How to apply an iPhone 8 Plus skin
Watch first. Fit with confidence.
iPhone 8 Plus skin installation video
Use our iPhone 8 Plus video to follow the placement of each piece. Check the Plus model on your order and compare the camera opening before peeling the backing.
Fitting a clear skin? Follow the clear-skin wet-fitting guide, not the dry-vinyl reminders below.
Pause and replay each stage. 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 points may differ: always use a skin made for your exact device. Clear skins need the separate wet-fitting guide.
A little preparation goes a long way
Before you start
Confirm the Plus model
Check the device and order match. Identify your back and any other supplied sections without removing them all at once.
Clean and dry
Switch off and unplug the phone. Follow the manufacturer's surface-care instructions and let the fitting surfaces dry fully.
Prepare your workspace
Use clean, dry hands and good lighting. Watch the video first and keep the supplied instructions beside you.
Fitting your iPhone 8 Plus skin
Use the video for the exact positioning and order. Only fit the sections included in your selected coverage.
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Check the whole back
Check the camera opening and the margin around the outer edges together before pressing firmly.
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Smooth progressively
Follow the backing-removal method shown and work across the surface gradually. Avoid touching the adhesive.
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Take care at the edges
Do not stretch the vinyl to make it reach. Use gentle hairdryer warmth only where instructed, without making the phone hot.
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Inspect the finish
Keep camera openings, ports and controls clear. Do not force a case over an edge that catches.
Installation questions
Can I use a standard iPhone 8 skin?
Always use the skin made for your exact model. Similar installation methods do not mean skins are interchangeable.
What if the back looks misaligned?
Stop before pressing the whole piece down. Check its orientation and the model on the order; do not stretch or cut the skin on the phone.
How do I deal with bubbles?
Do not use a pin or excessive pressure. See our bubbles, wrinkles and lifting guide.