Introduction
In this guide we’ll be showing your how to apply a Forward back cover film to the back of our phone. We’re using an iPhone XR in this guide however the steps followed are transferable to any phone.
We’re applying one of our custom back films, if you’d like to make your own custom films you can follow our guide here.
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Load the film into your machine and perform a cut for your device.
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Follow our guide here if you're unsure how to perform a cut.
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Using your Forward screen laminating cleaner and a cleaning cloth , clean the back of your phone.
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Make sure you remove any residue or dust from the back of the phone
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Peel away the back cover from the film.
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Lower the back film onto the back of the phone. We find it's easiest to lower the top end of the film first so we can line up where it will sit on the camera.
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As you lower the film be mindful of the camera, apple logo and any other areas on the phone that need to be uncovered. The goal is to line the back film up as accurately as possible.
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Don't worry if you stick the film down and it doesn't look quite right. Peel the film off the phone and try again. The sticky layer you're using in this step is a temporary sticky layer used only to line the film up. The final sticky layer sits underneath this one and we'll be using it in future steps.
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Run your application tool across the entire back film to ensure it's bonded well with the back of your phone.
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Using tweezers, remove the film covering the speakers and charge port.
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Remove any other film that needs to be removed around the edges of the film.
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Stick the bottom part of the film down and use a little bit of heat to help stick it down.
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Wrap the excess round to the sides of the phone and use heat again to make sure it sticks.
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The excess film shouldn't have any bumps and should sit flat against the edge of the phone.
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Continue folding the rest of the edges and using the same method of using heat.
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If you have any accessories to cover, make sure you use tweezers to apply them as they are usually thin and delicate.
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That's it! Enjoy your snazzy new back film!
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