What is the best way to put a protective clear cover on a mobile phone screen?

My first thought is to get one of those phone kiosk guys at the shopping centre to do it. They will usually fit for free if you buy the protector from them. 😊

If you don’t already have a new protector and you want to do it yourself, there are some really cool kits available online that work beautifully (Google Magic John Screen protector). You can literally do it with your eyes closed. There are some great videos on Youtube.​

Old school DIY
Assuming you have a standard protector and are ready to go, I follow this general process:

1. Prep your workspace: Find a clean, well-lit area with minimal dust. It can help to turn off electronics nearby that might stir up dust particles.
   
2. Wash your hands: Use soap and water to remove any dirt or oils from your fingers that could get trapped under the screen protector.
   
3. Dry Fit the new screen protector: Check that it is going to fit with your case on (if you have one)
   
4. Remove the case if you have one: This will make it easier to access all edges.
   
5. Clean the phone screen: Most screen protectors come with cleaning cloths. Use them to thoroughly clean the phone screen, removing any fingerprints, dust, or debris. You can also use isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) for a final clean, but make sure it's at least 70% alcohol and that the phone is turned off before applying it.
   
6. Align the screen protector: Peel back a small portion of the adhesive liner on the screen protector. Carefully hold the protector by the edges and line it up with your phone's screen, using the speaker grille, camera cutout, or home button as a reference for alignment.
   
7. Apply the screen protector: Once aligned, gently lay the adhesive side of the screen protector onto the phone screen. You can use a credit card (wrapped in a microfiber cloth) or a squeegee tool (often included with the screen protector) to gently smooth out any bubbles working outwards from the centre.
   

Here are some additional tips:

• If dust gets trapped under the screen protector during application, you can just live with it (safer option). If you want to try removing it, you may be successful using a small piece of tape to remove it before refitting the protector.
  
• For stubborn bubbles, try gently pressing them towards the edge of the screen protector with your finger or the squeegee tool.