How to apply a Sony Xperia 5 skin
Sony Xperia 5 skin installation video
Follow our original Xperia 5 fitting video. Check the full model name on your order: Xperia 5, 5 II and later generations should not be treated as the same skin.
Fitting a clear skin? Use the clear-skin guide and check device suitability before any wet fitting.
Pause and replay as you fit. Watch on YouTube ↗
Can't see your model listed? Use a similar model with the same skin type for the basic fitting method. Cut-outs and alignment can differ: use a skin made for your exact device.
Before you start
Confirm the generation
Match your Xperia model and selected coverage to the order. Leave unused pieces on the backing.
Clean and dry
Switch off and unplug. Follow the manufacturer's surface-care advice and let fitting surfaces dry fully.
Prepare to fit
Use clean hands and good lighting. Watch first with the supplied instructions nearby.
Fitting your Xperia 5 skin
Use the video for precise piece placement and application order.
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Check the alignment
Compare the camera opening and outer margins before pressing firmly. Do not pull one edge to correct another.
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Smooth progressively
Follow the backing-removal method shown. Avoid touching the adhesive.
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Finish the edges
Use gentle hairdryer warmth only where instructed. Do not stretch the vinyl or make the phone hot.
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Check the controls
Keep buttons, sensors and ports unobstructed. Make sure a case does not catch the skin.
Installation questions
Where is the Xperia 5 II guide?
Use the Xperia 5 II fitting video for that generation and its model-specific skin.
What about bubbles or lifting?
Do not use a pin or extra force. Read our troubleshooting guide.
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