How much of a difference does the tape really make vs glue? After cracking my glass I've been keeping it in an OtterBox Defender.
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What do mean by tape vs. glue? The tape is a solid form of glue that holds the screen in place. Depending on how easily the screen comes off there may be enough residual tape/glue that you don't need to add more tape to adhere the new screen to the digitizer.
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I would personally be hesitant to use the glue. However, the tape alone didn't really suffice for me. I purchased a pre-cut adhesive (packaged similarly to a screen protector) Excellent results.
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Use the glue, the tape is basically useless. Its worth the extra money to buy a small bottle of the glue
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We did not use the tape nor did we have a need to. The glass is already sticky so when u get the broken glass off u can just peel the film from replacement glass and it should stick just fine. Mine did. U will needed to rub the glass to make sure the replacement glass sticks and lays fine though. U tube has some good vidoes regarding screen rrplacement. Good luck!
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I didn't get any instructions with the porduct on how to replace the glass. I got the information and know how by looking at videos of the process on you tube. After watching a couple of videos I realized that the most difficult part was removing all the glue from the previous glass . I managed to change the glass and was pleased with the outcome, however I had some difficulty getting the replaced glass to remain stuck on the phone. I eventually brought from amazon some micro 2 sided tape that I placed on the complete edge of the replaced glass and that did the trick. Good luck.
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It is probably the same consistency but I believe this holds up better compared to packing tape. I have it sealing the cracks on some of my windows and it has lasted a long time. I don't believe the packing tape's adhesive would hold up this long.
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My guess is it would make it slightly more difficult to break if the tint is the aftermarket film type. That's basically colored tape covering your window so even thought the glass might bread it will still be held loosely by the tape. You might have to hit it in more than one place and then tear or cut the tint film. I would think this tool would still be effective in getting the glass to a point where you can pull apart the tint film. You might even use the cutting blade to cut the film? Hope this helps.
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They are both tape but that is where the similarity ends. Packing tape is porous, this is not. This is also made to bond to glass and harder materials like plastic to resist weather and air. From my experience, packing tape is also thinner, snaps and cracks easier (particularly due to the effects of the elements). Packing tape is made for boxes and isn't engineered for this type of use. Important for me, this makes a solid curve while still being able to stick to sliding glass doors. Due to it being slightly thicker it's easier to work with, does the job and is actually easier to remove also.
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If you mean glue like what is originally used in the phone, No, it does not. You either reuse the original glue that is left behind in the phone by reheating it, or the adhesive insert that comes with the ProKit, or thin 2-sided tape that you buy separately.
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It has a very strong adhesive on it. Just peel the protector plastic off and stick it right on (after cleaning the glass of course). Make sure you have it aligned just right because once you stick it on, its on. High heat will take it off if you need to remove it.
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it seems to me that the adhesive in on the glass replacement. but if i were you i would still buy a roll of adhesive, just in case
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I don't know if it leaves a mess on glass. Happily, on my wood (particle board) shelves, it always comes off in one piece quite easily. Furthermore, it has never left a residue even after years of service. The glue is not permanent.
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I used this glue to replace the glass only (digitizer still in phone) but I took out all the cameras and sensors first and used double sided adhesive tape as well. I lined the side of the digitizer as well as top and bottom. Lasted the glue on digitizer and set glass on making sure no air bubbles were inside and cured using a UV Lamp from salon edge with no problems on my S4 that I'm using to write this answer to your question. I would say to make sure no glue leaks to places you don't want it to to use the double sided glue and remove sensors and cameras prior to gluing process. Hope this helps I used this glue to replace the glass only (digitizer still in phone) but I took out all the cameras and sensors first and used double sided adhesive tape as well. I lined the side of the digitizer as well as top and bottom. Lasted the glue on digitizer and set glass on making sure no air bubbles were inside and cured using a UV Lamp from salon edge with no problems on my S4 that I'm using to write this answer to your question. I would say to make sure no glue leaks to places you don't want it to to use the double sided glue and remove sensors and cameras prior to gluing process. Hope this... » Read More I used this glue to replace the glass only (digitizer still in phone) but I took out all the cameras and sensors first and used double sided adhesive tape as well. I lined the side of the digitizer as well as top and bottom. Lasted the glue on digitizer and set glass on making sure no air bubbles were inside and cured using a UV Lamp from salon edge with no problems on my S4 that I'm using to write this answer to your question. I would say to make sure no glue leaks to places you don't want it to to use the double sided glue and remove sensors and cameras prior to gluing process. Hope this helps « Show Less
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Thanks Steve for the thoughtful replies. The first question was the very item I was worried about and your response was reassuring. I am assuming that the offer for additional glue adhesive applies to anyone who makes the purchase? Because of your responses, I am going to make the purchase. Thanks.
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I used this glue to replace the glass only (digitizer still in phone) but I took out all the cameras and sensors first and used double sided adhesive tape as well. I lined the side of the digitizer as well as top and bottom. Lasted the glue on digitizer and set glass on making sure no air bubbles were inside and cured using a UV Lamp from salon edge with no problems on my S4 that I'm using to write this answer to your question. I would say to make sure no glue leaks to places you don't want it to to use the double sided glue and remove sensors and cameras prior to gluing process. Hope this helps
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If you want to apply it to the glass it would have to. You could apply it to the would, but It would probably still slide around. If you're asking because you think you might see the glue, I don't think you'd notice it much. However, my husband used it on the bottom of a board game he made so it wouldn't slide around the table, so we didn't use it on glass.
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Masking tape is not meant to stick permanently and will easily pull away in a short time. Vinyl tape will adhere, but tends to crack over time and seems to shrink leaving the glue exposed which can be very messy. I like the book repair tape because it is more like a fabric without the gloss of the vinyl tape. The book repair tape, which I have used on the spines of several books, is durable and definitely has a more professional appearance on my book shelf. I recommend it.
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The adhesive is transparent, and has a black border. The border is not seen once you put the glass on. I can tell you it repaired my phone well, however after a day I had a big bubble beneath the glass. It still works, and when the phone is on you don't notice it as much. It is tolerable for the cost I spent vs how much it would have cost to have it repaired.
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Honestly, I haven't noticed any difference really. It's designed to provide a better view of your screen. My favorite would be the shatter protectant one. I like the glossy appearance ( not all bumpy )
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The tape can also remove a "trapped" dust particle from the adhesive side of the screen protector. Before you apply the protector, you clean off the screen to be sure there's no dust (even the smallest dust particle will create a raised bubble-like imperfection in the seal). But even if you do your best, sometimes you still get one or two dust particles trapped under the film while you're applying it. These specks of dust will stick to the protector and are almost impossible to get off manually (using fingernail, tweezers, etc) without making things even Worse. AS SOON AS YOU NOTICE A TRAPPED DUST PARTICLE, stop and use the sticky tape to get it off BEFORE you finish applying the film. ...Hope that helps. The tape can also remove a "trapped" dust particle from the adhesive side of the screen protector. Before you apply the protector, you clean off the screen to be sure there's no dust (even the smallest dust particle will create a raised bubble-like imperfection in the seal). But even if you do your best, sometimes you still get one or two dust particles trapped under the film while you're applying it. These specks of dust will stick to the protector and are almost impossible to get off manually (using fingernail, tweezers, etc) without making things even Worse. AS SOON AS YOU... » Read More The tape can also remove a "trapped" dust particle from the adhesive side of the screen protector. Before you apply the protector, you clean off the screen to be sure there's no dust (even the smallest dust particle will create a raised bubble-like imperfection in the seal). But even if you do your best, sometimes you still get one or two dust particles trapped under the film while you're applying it. These specks of dust will stick to the protector and are almost impossible to get off manually (using fingernail, tweezers, etc) without making things even Worse. AS SOON AS YOU NOTICE A TRAPPED DUST PARTICLE, stop and use the sticky tape to get it off BEFORE you finish applying the film. ...Hope that helps. « Show Less