How to apply a Samsung Galaxy S9 skin
Watch first. Fit with confidence.
Samsung Galaxy S9 skin installation video
Follow our Galaxy S9 fitting video before peeling your skin. Check the model on your order and use the camera opening and outer margins together when lining up the back.
Clear skin? Use the clear-skin wet-fitting guide, not these dry-vinyl reminders.
Pause and replay as you fit. Watch on YouTube ↗
Can't see your model listed? Use a similar model with the same skin type — the basic fitting method is the same. Cut-outs and alignment may differ, so always use a skin made for your exact device. Clear skins need the separate wet-fitting guide.
Before you start
Check Galaxy S9
Confirm S9 rather than S9 Plus on your order. Identify the pieces in your selected coverage.
Clean and dry
Switch off and unplug the phone. Follow the manufacturer's surface-care advice and allow fitting surfaces to dry fully.
Prepare to fit
Use clean hands, good lighting and the supplied instructions. Leave unused pieces on the backing.
Fitting your Galaxy S9 skin
Use the video for exact placement and order. Fit only the sections you ordered.
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Check all reference points
Compare the camera and other cut-outs with the outside edges before pressing firmly.
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Smooth progressively
Follow the backing-removal method shown and work gradually without touching the adhesive.
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Finish curves carefully
Use gentle hairdryer warmth only where instructed. Do not stretch the skin or make the phone hot.
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Inspect before use
Keep controls, sensors and ports clear. Avoid forcing a case over an edge that catches.
Installation questions
Where is the S9 Plus video?
Use the Galaxy S9 Plus installation guide and the skin made for that exact model.
What if a cut-out will not line up?
Stop and check the model, piece and orientation. Do not stretch the vinyl or cut it on the phone.
What about bubbles or lifting?
Do not use a pin or extra force. Read our fitting troubleshooting guide.