How to apply a Google Pixel 3a skin
Google Pixel 3a skin installation video
Follow our Pixel 3a video and check the model before peeling. The name on your order should match Pixel 3a, not Pixel 3 or 3a XL.
Fitting a clear skin? Check our dedicated clear-skin guide and device suitability before fitting; do not use these dry-vinyl reminders for a wet installation.
Pause and replay each stage. Watch on YouTube ↗
Can't see your model listed? A similar model with the same skin type can show the basic fitting method. Cut-outs and alignment may differ: always use a skin made for your exact device.
Before you start
Check Pixel 3a
Match your order and chosen coverage. Keep unused pieces on the backing.
Clean and dry
Switch off and unplug. Follow the manufacturer's cleaning advice and let fitting surfaces dry.
Prepare your space
Use clean, dry hands and good lighting. Keep your supplied instructions nearby.
Fitting your Pixel 3a skin
Use the video for precise positioning and application order.
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Compare the cut-outs
Check the camera and other openings against the perimeter before pressing firmly.
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Apply progressively
Follow the backing-removal method shown. Smooth gradually without touching the adhesive.
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Finish without pulling
Use gentle hairdryer warmth only where instructed. Never stretch a piece to reach a cut-out or make the phone hot.
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Check the finished fit
Keep sensors, controls and ports clear. Check that a case does not drag against the edges.
Installation questions
Where is the Pixel 3a XL guide?
Use the Pixel 3a XL video for that model. Similar fitting techniques do not make the two skins interchangeable.
What if an opening does not line up?
Stop and check the model, piece and orientation. Do not stretch the skin or cut it on the phone. Send us a photo before trying again.
Bubbles, wrinkles and lifting help →