Protective film on camera?

[ShaunaLee]

I purchased my S5 on Saturday and I just noticed what appears to be a protective film on the camera? It looks like it doesn't cover the actual lens circle though. Is this a protective film and is it safe to remove? I noticed small air bubbles that caught my eye. I have tried to pull up and edge, but haven't been able to get a grasp on it. Has anyone else noticed this?

 

[gazbut]

me too!

got a bubble as well, cant shift it

Gazbut

 

[fdnj48]

Mine had it too. I peeled it off

 

[ShaunaLee]

I was finally able to get my fingernail under there and peeled it off, but it took forever to get underneath that little booger. It's a protective film with a hole in the middle. I've been taking photos just fine, but I bet the quality will be even better now that the film has been removed.

 

[Mittar]

Peel it off, it's just like the protective film on the front. Not meant to stay on.

 

[dcap0187]

the s4 had the same protective plastic. peel it off.

 

[axel_2078]

Mine peeled right off.

 

[EvanCaerleon]

Plastic toothpick job

I do not work for Superdrug

 

[EvanCaerleon]

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