Key Takeaways

  • Tablet screen protector installation is an easy 5-step process with ZAGG.
  • Using a screen protector can help you avoid expensive repair costs and shield your screen from micro-scratches.
  • Picking a screen protector that suits your device and lifestyle can even enhance your tablet experience.

We've all experienced that heart-stopping moment when that iPad or Galaxy Tab slips and tumbles in slow motion towards what is usually an unforgiving tile. If you're anything like us, you're ready for a way to avoid that moment when you discover there's a permanent spiderweb crack in your tablet.

That's why learning how to apply a screen protector to an iPad is so important. Find out everything you need to know with this quick ZAGG guide!

The First Line of Defense

Learning how to install a screen protector on a tablet matters because we tend to treat our tablets very differently from our phones. They're often tossed into backpacks or passed around to kids for games, and they aren't much gentler with tablets either!

Through all of this, the screen of your iPad remains the most vulnerable part of a very expensive device. Let's look at why learning about applying screen protectors to an iPad is so important.

A Large Target

Depending on the model you have, your iPad may actually be more vulnerable to damage than your iPhone, due to its larger surface area. A larger screen also means there's a higher probability of a direct impact if someone happens to drop your tablet. If you know how to install a screen protector on a tablet, you can mitigate that.

Repair vs. Protection

You've probably thought about the repair vs. protection dilemma when you bought your iPhone and were offered AppleCare. What most people don't realize is that tablet repairs are usually much more expensive than phone repairs, making proper tablet screen protector installation a priority.

Why?

Tablets typically feature complex integrated components that are hard to source. Take the new Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, for example, which features all-new display technology to help bridge the gap between a phone and tablet.

Protection is a Policy

Getting a device like that, or even a standard Galaxy Z Fold7, repaired can cost a significant fraction of the original list price. For most buyers, it makes a lot more sense to learn how to install a screen protector on a tablet as an insurance policy. Worst comes to worst, you'll never have to worry about shelling out hundreds for a new screen.

Step-by-Step Guide

Screen protector layered over an iPad Pro

Pre-Installation Prep

The number one enemy facing your new screen protector isn't actually smudges or cracks; it's dust! Before you even open up the packaging of your screen protector, you'll need to do a bit of prep.

  1. If possible, run a hot shower in your bathroom for five minutes with the door closed. This will cause the steam in the air to weigh down any floating airborne dust and clear those particles out.
  2. Scrub your hands thoroughly with soap to remove any natural oils.
  3. If you're performing the tablet screen protector installation in your room, grab a bright LED lamp to help you spot dust.

Cleaning

Ready to learn how to install a screen protector on a tablet? It all starts with a good clean. Grab a clean microfiber cloth and carefully wipe down your tablet's screen. Whether you're cleaning an iPad or a Galaxy tablet, there's no need to get fancy here. Any microfiber cloth and cleaning solution or water will do.

Finally, dab the provided dust sticker across the entire surface of your tablet screen to get rid of any lingering dust.

Application

  1. Grab the EZ Apply tray and snap it into place firmly onto the front of your tablet. Even if you don't know how to install a screen protector on a tablet, this frame will guide you and prevent mistakes.
  2. Pick up the screen protector and locate the tab labeled 1 or Step 1. Peel off the backing film carefully to expose the adhesive.
  3. Align the top of the screen protector with the top of your tray frame, then press down.
  4. Once the screen protector is firmly in place, run a finger along the center of the tablet to spread the adhesive outward.
  5. You can now remove the tab marked 2 or Step 2 to peel the front layer off the screen protector. Remove the tray frame to complete your tablet screen protector installation.

Picking The Right Screen Protector

Now that you know how to install a screen protector on a tablet, let's talk about picking the right one for your device.

  • VisionGuard+ Protectors: The best all-in-one pick here is ZAGG's VisionGuard+ lineup, featuring virtually everything you might need for complete iPad protection. This also includes 5x blue-light filtering technology for those of us who like to stay up late.
  • Glass Elite Screen Protectors: A Glass Elite screen protector offers excellent value for money with aluminosilicate glass strengthened with an ion exchange tempering process.
  • Fusion Canvas Screen Protectors: If you're an artist or a student who frequently uses your iPad to create digital art or just take notes, you'll want a Fusion Canvas screen protector. These screen protectors feature a matte feel that perfectly recreates the experience of drawing and writing on paper.

Shield Your Tablet Today

Figuring out how to install a screen protector on a tablet is easy with ZAGG's EZ Apply trays and simplified design. Find the perfect screen protector for your device right here at ZAGG and rest easy with our lifetime warranty and 360° protection.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can, but we recommend taking the case off so you can use the EZ Apply tray for a hassle-free tablet screen protector installation.
No. If you know how to install a screen protector on a tablet properly and you’re using a high-quality ZAGG screen protector, you should have no issues with sensitivity or using all of your tablet’s features.
No. These screen protectors are designed to preserve and even enhance the usage of a stylus.
If maintained well, these tablet screen protectors should last several years.

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