Anker iPad Mini / iPad Mini 2 / iPad Mini 3 Tempered Glass Screen Protector with Retina Display and Easy Installation (Not Compatible with iPad Mini 4)

Update 2/8/2018, I dropped my iPad and it hit the concrete curb in a parking lot...Though I have it in a smart case, it opened up when the iPad was dropped and the face of the iPad hit the concrete. My screen was clearly cracked in 3 places, with white concrete marks and dust of the cement on the glass at the point of contact from where the glass hit and cracked. HOWEVER, when I got the iPad home and took a close look, the only thing that was cracked was the Anker tempered glass protector! my iPad was saved! My iPhone 7 did not have a protector and was not so lucky, as it cost me $160 at the Apple store to get the screen replaced...-------------Purchased 2 for our iPad Mini 3s and they work perfectly! Hesitant to purchase at first because of the price and a few negative comments about being impossible to remove bubbles; however, Anker monitors the comments, responds, and has the best customer service (I contacted them via email before I bought the product)! Though I buy more than a hundred items from Amazon every year, I rarely leave reviews unless I feel the comments from others wrong the product (particularly when people leave comments and didn't purchase from Amazon.com; if you don't buy it from Amazon, keep your opinions to yourself, because for all we know you bought some fake off eBay or Alibaba), or as in this case, I'm just completely impressed (or sometimes appalled) with a product's customer service and want to share tips and experiences.First, this screen protector is much higher quality than what I've purchased for iPods, iPads, etc in the past from other brands, and with that, the installation is not as simple as wipe the screen and slap the thing on without much care or thought. You need to have patience and ensure perfection before attempting to drop the protector on the iPad.A few tips, follow the instructions precisely, using all the included tools and a bright light in a dark dust free room. It's best to install these at night with a bright directional desk lamp. If you can't see the dust in the air with the lamp you have, then get a better brighter lamp (or bright flashlight) in a dark room. Any spec of dust on the screen before laying the protector down will create a bubble; however, that's where their tools come in. Try to be still, don't let the kids run around in the room and even turn off the heater (or A/C) as I did to make sure it doesn't blow and stir up any dust in the air, then let all dust settle and wipe the screen with the alcohol pad. Next as the instructions indicate, wipe with the microfiber cloth until the screen looks pristine. Lay the iPad down under the lamp and wait, be patient, let all the dust settle and use the mildly sticky included dust collector to remove every spec of dust you can find. Once satisfied and no more dust is falling on the iPad, being careful not to stir up more dust, install the screen protector as instructed, using the included bubble card to push inside to out. Also be very careful dropping the screen, because if you have to pull it back up and get finger prints on the sticky side.Anker also has an instructional video on YouTube if you contact them for the link. It's not "impossible" to get all the bubbles out or install the screen protector perfectly, but it does take some care and patience with a bright lamp in a dark room to ensure the surface of the iPad is dust free. And if you have bad eyes or shaky hands, then you might want to get some help. It might not be to the degree I'm explaining, but it's certainly more than wipe the screen and slap the protector down in a bright sunlight room, and certainly not impossible!

I have had my iPad Mini 2 since they first came out and I have had a screen protector on it since those were first available. The first I had were clear vinyl, followed by frosted vinyl. I liked the frosted cover because the glare seemed a little much whenever I use my iPad outdoors during the day. Recently, however, I found that my screen wasn't bright enough for my taste (working outdoors more these days) and I thought it would be appropriate to try a tempered glass screen protector to give me the best possible screen brightness. It was absolutely the best thing I could have done!!While the anti-glare vinyl screen protector did a nice job of knocking down ambient glare, it also cut a little of the screen brightness and the Anker glass screen protector is crystal clear! That little extra brightness really helps outdoors. Additionally, the SUPER-SLICK surface makes ALL my screen contact much better. Even better than the iPad with no screen protector. I use Notability and jot hand-written notes with a number of different styli and they ALL work better than even a naked iPad screen, because of the smoothness of the glass. Not only does the glass do an amazing job resisting smudges, all stylus contact seems to travel more smoothly and naturally. And while there is some ambient glare outdoors in bright light, it is far less of a problem than the native iPad glass because of the surface smoothness and lack of smudges. (You've got to see it to believe it.) Installation was far easier than any other screen protector because of the comprehensive instructions Anker provides via their YouTube video, and the special stickers they provide to help you: A) align the screen, and; B) remove dust just before precisely dropping the glass into perfect position.It took about 4 minutes to remove the old screen protector, clean the iPad, align the new Anker glass, and put it in place FLAWLESSLY! No dust! No bubbles! Seriously, there's always some nagging little issue with every screen protector I've ever installed UNTIL NOW.The installed new glass:• Truly resists smudges• Is absolutely clear with no aberrations• Is a perfect fit• Not only doesn't degrade screen performance in any way (color, look, touch sensitivity) it actually enhances it in every wayThe glass is much thinner than iPhone glass protectors I've used before and as a result, the Home button functions just great. However, Anker provides 2 optional circular metallic stickers you could use if your iPad doesn't have fingerprint recognition. I put one on and it actually makes the Home button a bit better in my opinion. That's because it's level with the glass surface and it is textured so you can easily feel it when you want to press it without looking.Based on my experience with this screen protector, I will never buy a new iPad without also getting an Anker tempered glass screen protector for it. (I'm considering an iPad Mini 4, but ironically, I like my iPad Mini 2 much better now and I'll probably keep it even longer before trading up.)