Replacing the screen protector on a Galaxy Flip 4

I decided to replace the screen protector myself on the Samsung Galaxy Flip 4. See the pitfalls that happened to me and how I ended up with the perfect finish.
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[@TerryLivesey]

➡ The screen protector I used: amzn.to/3IxjNDo

[@AdultsSwim1]

Says it's current unavailable 😔

[@TerryLivesey]

Aw man that must be on the USA site as still available in UK 😔 sorry

[@dphilp75]

I bought this same kit for my Z4, and thanks to your video, it went without a hitch! Thank you so much for posting this!!!

Took mine in for the "free" replacement screen protector at EE store. Told me the samsung warrenty is void as i have a scuff on the side right bottom corner (not the screen) and want £400 to touch it. Thanks to yourself, I'll be doing this myself. Thanks to your video ill be saving myself £380. Me and my bank acount ate both eternally greatful!

[@TerryLivesey]

Wow wouldn't have expected that from them. Glad you're getting it sorted ☺️

[@TheImmuneSisters]

Omg the same thing happened today! I trapsed from Surrey to soho just for them to remove it, leaving my phone more susceptible to damage now. I think it's a con because they know the protector they apply can't protect it as much as non bending phone screen protectors

[@melwilliams316]

Thank you so much for posting this video. My z flip 4 screen protector was creased to death in the middle of the display which attracted dirt, dust and grime from repeated use. It was disgusting and it made me angry until I saw your video on how to remove and install a new one myself. I realized that all along, I already had the replacement items.... Just needed to use them properly and now my screen is back to normal. Thank you, again, for it is people like yourself that enable the rest of us to be self sufficient!

[@TerryLivesey]

Glad it helped 😊

[@marisanxd1974]

My screen lasted for a year and a month now and I really want to change my screen protector now, thanks for showing how to do it.

[@TerryLivesey]

Good luck 👍

[@brandie1597]

Most helpful video I found! Easy to order with the link and not overpriced like other protectors I found online. I live out in the middle of no where so there's no place to repair it close by.

[@TerryLivesey]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tapdance4]

Thank you for this video. Gave me the confidence to do mine. If I had gone for the free replacement, I would have had to delete all of my data. I've had my phone for nearly a year and didn't want to delete everything. So easy when you know how with this kit.

[@melan1e]

Just did this. Was so simple 😊. Have a few small bubbles in the fold but hopefully they'll work their way out. If not, I can always try again.

[@TerryLivesey]

Brilliant 😁 mine went after 24 hours.

[@stiingya]

This screen protector is an amazing deal on Amazon. Made my Flip4 like new again. Thabk u for this video!!!

[@TerryLivesey]

Glad you got it all sorted 👍

[@gene_dragneel7224]

I think it's about time for me to do this as well. Mine has lasted a little over 9 months .

[@TerryLivesey]

That's probably better than most 👍

[@mediacopycatkillers]

Same here, I thought it was doomed, had no idea it was just a plastic film layer! This video is awesome.

[@nojiko7069]

mine lasted for 5 months 😭

[@TerryLivesey]

😳😭

[@TheChrissywhissy]

Mine lasted 9 months and got it fixed at a Samsung store (Kings Cross) under warrenty

[@WhitestoneDome]

As you said, "Perfect finish". Thanks for this amazing review!

[@forgoodnesskeepsakes]

Mine is badly cracked and began to bubble after 8.5 months of use and I was worried I'd have to take it somewhere to get that fixed. I had to find the US link to the same product, but I'm definitely getting it and doing it myself. I'd rather pay $15 and do it myself than drop it off and wait 2 weeks for Samsung to "do it for free" lol Thank you for this video!!!

[@TerryLivesey]

Glad it helped and good luck 👍

[@forgoodnesskeepsakes]

It did! I got my new screen protector and fun install gadget, referred to your video again, and fortunately all the excessive cracking was just the protector! 🙌 now it's like new again and that gadget made it so easy! So thanks again for the video!

[@TerryLivesey]

Yay brilliant 😁👏

[@Tibo27SP1]

​@@forgoodnesskeepsakesI'm about to change mine myself, sending it to Samsung from a third party retailer is a bit of a hassle where I am. But I've been warned the warranty will be void if I do it myself. So you confirm it's holding well ? My original one lasted about 6 months. Just want to make sure these third parties ones would at least last the same or close ^^ thanks in advance for your feedback

[@forgoodnesskeepsakes]

@@Tibo27SP1 mine is still holding up really well two months later!

[@josephbidon4333]

The problem with changing the screen protector is that at the hinge the connecting ribbon under the glass screen can impact on some fixings at the hinge area, which frays in use and eventually shorts out the phone when you fold it.

[@TerryLivesey]

Didn't know that but it must be changeable because Samsung acknowledge that it's replaceable 🤷

[@ohidentiv]

Nice video. I just got a flip4 so I don't need this yet, but I anticipate needing to replace my screen protector in the future.

[@TerryLivesey]

Enjoy it 😊

[@nickilee9822]

Thank you. I need to do this. I didn't realise there was a protector on it. I thought my screen had cracked.

[@TerryLivesey]

Scarry until you realise it 👍

[@adrianab271]

I got flip 4 in November 2022 and just now started to crack in the middle...it lasted really long. Thank you for a tip how to change it :)

[@TerryLivesey]

Wow well done for looking after it that long 😀

[@sadieproince1999]

when my first zflip's screen protector started coming off, i forgot it was a factory preinstalled,,, took off and broke the screen, absolutely terrified to replace it myself but don't wanna pay a lot for someone to do this for me

[@TerryLivesey]

I didn't mind paying but no where did it close so I had no choice 😳

[@mediacopycatkillers]

Awesome, very reassuring.

[@tyronenicholson7911]

Thanks for your message, my friend 🎉🎉

[@EmilySillyDev]

Ive had mine since October and its getting the exact same symptoms. Perhaps its time for a new screen protector 🙏

[@TerryLivesey]

Afraid so 😟

[@crooker2]

My flip 4 protector is completely cracked in the middle and starting to peel. It has lasted me about 6 months, but alas it's time to replace it. I love my phone, but I just don't know if the screen material is robust enough to stay intact through prolonged use.

[@TerryLivesey]

Yeah only time will tell 🥺

[@crooker2]

@@TerryLivesey I did purchase this screen protector on your advice. I like the applicator. Will get it on Saturday. Thanks for the vid. New sub!

[@TerryLivesey]

Enjoy and welcome onboard 😊

[@97Corvi]

​@@crooker2Is the new screen protector still holdin on ? Or di you had to change It again ?

[@trevorjenkins2553]

Thanks for the review

[@TerryLivesey]

Hope it helped 😊

[@trevorjenkins2553]

@@TerryLivesey Yes indeed I just ordered it.

[@romanzaporozhets4237]

But where to get this screen protector applicator thing and scraper. Especially in europe

[@barishakharsyntiew5890]

Do flip 5 have the same problem with screen protector..

[@TerryLivesey]

Mines still the original but I can't see anything different so I give it another couple of months 🤦

[@TheImmuneSisters]

Mine lasted just over a year and started lifting on the crease. I booked a free samsung repair, but after taking the screen protector off, they discovered a tiny scratch and refused to apply the new screen protector because "its against their policy." I can't afford 350 quid to fix this, so I'll be using your video to apply a screen protector that I will now have to purchase myself :/

[@TerryLivesey]

At least you can have a solution. Good luck 😊

[@speedninja007]

I just wanted to know that is z flip 4 have better camera proforms then the iphone 12 or 13 As I'm saving to the z flip 4 for at least 3 to 4 years do you recommend As I personally keep my phone clean and protect all the time do you recommend it

[@francescomazzilli8925]

Great video! I was thinking it was hard to replace.. Thanks! Do you think it's possible to replace it even on Oppo Find N2 Flip? Which screen protector I could buying for N2 Flip?

[@TerryLivesey]

Sorry not got a N2 so I don't know. Whitedome might well do one for it as well.

[@francescomazzilli8925]

@@TerryLivesey thanks! I will search one from this brand 🙂

[@francescomazzilli8925]

@@TerryLivesey how it last yours after one year?

[@TerryLivesey]

@francescomazzilli8925 just started to go on hinge again but it has lasted 6 months longer than the original 😁

[@generalkenobi308]

My z flip has what looks like a cut in the middle im goinf to try this so hopefully its just the screen protector. Ive had my z flip 4 since October.

[@TerryLivesey]

Yeah that is what my flip 3 screen looked like and it was just the protector. Good luck 👍

[@nikki-qm9wz]

Mine needs a new screen protector , why so they make such a big thing.about the protector ! And then dont offer the service in local stores it will put me off getting a phone like this again . Does the replacement pack contain this soecial tool .

[@TerryLivesey]

It's annoying isn't it 🤦 Yes the kit has everything you need 👍

[@Rectangle101]

Is this replacing the plastic on the screen before the protector goes on or did you remove the old plastic first before installing this one?

[@TerryLivesey]

I removed the old screen protector first, it is shown in the video but its very quick and easy (which I wasn't expecting) so it's easy to miss.

[@Rectangle101]

@@TerryLivesey thank you for your response,

[@user-tq7ip1jh9i]

I bought like this phone but I think it has the screen protector already, should I by screen protector and put it or no

[@TerryLivesey]

It comes with a screen protector as standard. You can tell around the camera hole where the screen protector goes under it. 👍 Hope that helps.

[@AhmedWaheed95]

I am worries this will void the warranty

[@TerryLivesey]

There is a lot of debate about that and I'm not a lawyer who can advise. I read the warranty as it needs a protector to validate the warranty and if you break the screen removing it then it's your problem. If you really are not sure then you should go back to Samsung. I did find replacing it very easy and quick. Hope that helps 👍

[@charlesgentry3758]

It does not. I removed mine and traded it into samsung for new one. They just care about the screen having no scratch.

[@AhmedWaheed95]

@@charlesgentry3758 Sadly my flip 4 fall on the floor and now it never unflolds

[@TerryLivesey]

😭 I feel your pain

[@nicholaspaitsel6124]

Ive only had mine a couple months and feel like ill be doing this in the near future because i fidget a lot and im constanly folding my flip4 out of boredom. I got it free on a free 3rd line with tmobile tho so i have my s22ultra if the flip ever gives out from my abuse lolol

[@TerryLivesey]

I'm sure the actual phone will be fine 😳, the screen protector though 🤪

[@kaileyankrah3219]

Thanks so much!! I just did took of the screen protector successfully Your video is so helpful

[@TerryLivesey]

Brilliant, glad it helped 😊

[@steveharlow2338]

My wifes is doing this now. And she rarely even folds hers. So ill be replacing soon

[@TerryLivesey]

Good luck 🤞

[@ivanthezec]

Please link for tools that YOU used to change screen protector

[@TerryLivesey]

Everything I used came in the kit - Link to the kit is in the description and the pinned comment. Hope that helps 👍🏻

[@warrenmcclure7819]

How well do these 3rd party screen protectors hold up? I just received my z flip 5 about 2 months ago. Unfortunately with these Samsung flip phones the preinstalldd screen protectors o ly last about 6 to 12 months

[@TerryLivesey]

I think that is the same for all of them due to wear and tear 🤷 although the one I used has lasted longer than the OEM.

[@warrenmcclure7819]

@@TerryLivesey thank you for the reply, also that's great to hear! This will be what I get once mine starts to bubble

[@msf0832]

Did the air bubbles come out? Just wondering and how long did it last you?

[@TerryLivesey]

Yep came out perfectly. I swapped it for the 5 after 6 months and Samsung had it back and the screen protector was still great 👍

[@sparkyzz7574]

Heyy, I have a similar screenprotector experience (with the flip3). My question is: how is your flip 3 flip4 holding up with the Whitestone screenprotector after application. Does it holdout the same or maybe better? And can you use a whitestone flip4 protector on the 3? I believe they should be the same right?

[@TerryLivesey]

They are holding out better than the original to be fair 👍🏻 Not sure about the difference between 3 & 4 as whitestone branded packaging for each so I bought the one they recommended. I don't think there is a difference but I haven't had both at the same time to compare against; sorry.

[@sparkyzz7574]

@@TerryLivesey thanks for letting me know! :)

[@mirandacastillo9477]

How has the phone held up? I'm considering of buying since my phone is needing it but im worried. 😅

[@TerryLivesey]

I've now.upgraded to the flip 5 but it was all perfect after a year 👍

[@zeeshanmbutt]

Why there isn't a OEM Screen protector from Samsung?

[@TerryLivesey]

I know it doesn't make sense, it's like they aren't admitting there is a problem with them 🤷

[@angelstorm6001]

Money making scam

[@kpopweirdo]

Mine last a couple of months so im waiting ti change mine

[@TerryLivesey]

Yeah you think they would last longer 😳

[@kpopweirdo]

@TerryLivesey right? I get that we fold it on a daily basis but cmon last longer 💀

[@TerryLivesey]

Yeah I'm sure they test for a certain number of folds before failure but I bet it doesn't account for different temperatures etc 🤔

[@evanreinstein6714]

Did the bubbles come out of the new protector you installed?

[@TerryLivesey]

Yep they had disappeared by the morning 👍🏻

[@evanreinstein6714]

Awesome, thanks for the info!!

[@alfredofernandeztorrecilla3733]

How long is the protector lasting?

[@TerryLivesey]

It's still on and fine at the moment, hopefully it will last until the next version of the phone comes out in sept/Oct 😳

[@borky1987]

Did the bubbles go away?

[@TerryLivesey]

Yep all clear 👍

[@Valeria-qb8if]

Anyone tried using flip without this protector?

[@TerryLivesey]

Nope, not risked it 😳

[@ShiftyGearz]

The one that came on this pos has a sharp crack straight across the middle. Called tmibile & they want me to jump through hoops

[@TerryLivesey]

They don't make life easy do they 😮‍💨

[@stuarth540]

Did the plastic vice come in the box

[@TerryLivesey]

Yep everything is in the kit 👍

[@stuarth540]

Great, I ordered one, wish me luck

[@TerryLivesey]

You'll be fine 👍

[@keesbrinkman1572]

So in order to make an instruction video you watched an instruction video? 😂😂😂

[@TerryLivesey]

🤣 ermmm yep 😳🤣

[@angelstorm6001]

Except this invalidates the warranty

[@jessiejimzz]

I just bought the protector and a small piece of dust got encapsulated near the edge, the whole protector died🥲I'm buying another one, I hope it turns great this time😔 Btw thanks for the video it help me a lot with the instalation!

[@TerryLivesey]

Sorry to hear that and good luck with the new one 🍀

[@bathams]

Flip 4, worst phone I have ever had

[@TerryLivesey]

That's a shame 😔