hi there
i would like to know how i can clean my screen.
i had a cover on it but it has left some glue residu.
is it best cleaned with alcohol or other liquids?????????
doesn't anyone know how to clean the pda screen,without damaging it ???
i clean mine with a clean cloth and a little water..... that's it
Since you are in Holland, I always clean my screen with
'Swirl Brilpoetsdoekjes'. You can get them from Albert Hein 0,90c for 10
regards
Tony
A bit of breath and a sunglasses cloth (Rayban ones are great) does the trick for me...
including getting the bits of dust etc that gather at the edges of the screen...you can poke the edges of the cloth down into the bottom and sides and fish out the bits that on the XDA1 would end up under the screen.
Cheers
Ant
I use glasses cleaner wipes.
You can get these from all opticians.
They arent wet with solution so you dont have to worry about your screen
They are slightly damp and have alchohol base so they are great.
I use glasses cleaner wipes.
You can get these from all opticians.
They arent wet with solution so you dont have to worry about your screen
They are slightly damp and have alchohol base so they are great.
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after 2 weeks of using, my screen is super dirty now.......... i am looking for the most efficient way to clean it..... (wipe on my shirt doesnt clean it at all....) and i am constantly getting the rainbow effect on the screen........... anybody has a solution?
buy a good microfiber cloth
I use a "dust off" for all my electronics and that works wonders.
i wouldnt advise you to use your shirt though
slowz3r said:
buy a good microfiber cloth
I use a "dust off" for all my electronics and that works wonders.
i wouldnt advise you to use your shirt though
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Exactly! I use a microfiber cloth everyday and use LCD/Plasma cleaning spray when it gets real dirty.
Warning! Cleaning solutions used for LCD screens are not confirmed safe for your device!
SugarMouth said:
Exactly! I use a microfiber cloth everyday and use LCD/Plasma cleaning spray when it gets real dirty.
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ya, even then, i dont think i would ever use any type of "chemical" that isnt water
DO NOT USE CLEANING SOLUTIONS.
This phone has an oleophobic coating on it, unlike LCD/Plasma TV's. Unless someone does a study on the effect of cleaning solutions on that coating, I wouldn't risk messing it up with a cleaner.
Here's how I clean my screen. You have a clean microfiber cloth, which is good. I start by going over the screen in circular motions, using medium pressure (I'm not a buff guy, so use lighter pressure if you are). Then i gently blow on the screen to very slightly fog it up, and immediately go over it again with circular motions. Switching between clockwise/anticlockwise helps. If any spots are left, I go over them with slightly harder pressure, but never in a scraping motion ... just circular buffing.
Note that the cloth used for cleaning needs to actually absorb the oils, so maybe yours isn't in such great shape and is just smearing the oils around (hence the rainbow effect).
Since there have been so many threads on this, someone should go out and make a tutorial video on cleaning your screen
Are y'all playing in the mud or something?
I have had no problems wiping the screen the few times it has had a print or two on it...
ravidavi said:
DO NOT USE CLEANING SOLUTIONS.
This phone has an oleophobic coating on it, unlike LCD/Plasma TV's. Unless someone does a study on the effect of cleaning solutions on that coating, I wouldn't risk messing it up with a cleaner.
Here's how I clean my screen. You have a clean microfiber cloth, which is good. I start by going over the screen in circular motions, using medium pressure (I'm not a buff guy, so use lighter pressure if you are). Then i gently blow on the screen to very slightly fog it up, and immediately go over it again with circular motions. Switching between clockwise/anticlockwise helps. If any spots are left, I go over them with slightly harder pressure, but never in a scraping motion ... just circular buffing.
Note that the cloth used for cleaning needs to actually absorb the oils, so maybe yours isn't in such great shape and is just smearing the oils around (hence the rainbow effect).
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LMAO... yea according to samsung/google there IS a coating on it.... they said its like fingerprint or oil resistant.... but... yea.... its not working at all... BTW ur like a professional LOL
slowz3r said:
Since there have been so many threads on this, someone should go out and make a tutorial video on cleaning your screen
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haha! a video tutorial will be super handy!
okay.... so... im about to buy a microfiber cloth as you all suggested! YAY!
Get a good microfiber cloth. I personally love Fossil's (the watch company). I use it for my glasses mostly.
Hold the phone with your left hand, cover it with the microfiber cloth, use the bottom of your palm on top of the screen, wipe like crazy in every direction for 2-3 seconds, you're done.
LOL. You can wipe it anyway you want, no particular way, just wipe. It's fine.
+1 on Micro Fibre.
How often do you guys change your microfiber cloth? Mine's getting a bit grimy from constant use and dust. Is it even washable? I'm using one that came with my Ipod Touch.
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In my wheelhouse now.
Ceres66 said:
How often do you guys change your microfiber cloth? Mine's getting a bit grimy from constant use and dust. Is it even washable? I'm using one that came with my Ipod Touch.
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This is quoted from Autogeek.net http://www.autogeek.net/mi101.html
Wash your microfiber in the washing machine with detergent only. Tumble them dry on low heat or no heat. High heat will literally melt the fibers while fabric softener and bleach will eliminate the electric charge that makes microfiber so effective. Avoid those three laundry habits, and your microfiber will last indefinitely.
I've had no issues with cleaning smartphone screens before, but this is my first tablet. I've attempted lightly wetting a lint-free cloth and wiping it down, but there still appears to be this cloudy film all over the screen where I wipe. I'm going to be putting a screen protector on it, so I want to make sure it's fully clean before I put it on.
Any ideas?
Plinkett said:
I've had no issues with cleaning smartphone screens before, but this is my first tablet. I've attempted lightly wetting a lint-free cloth and wiping it down, but there still appears to be this cloudy film all over the screen where I wipe. I'm going to be putting a screen protector on it, so I want to make sure it's fully clean before I put it on.
Any ideas?
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well first off don't wet a lint free cloth (there meant to be used dry), if a dry lint free cloth isn't enough to clean the screen then dampen a paper towel with water (squeeze out whatever excess water from the paper towel you can, you don't need much) and use that to clean the stuff off then dry with a dry paper towel (can be done with a single paper towel if you only get one side wet) then when the surface is dry "polish" with the dry lint free cloth. FYI if the tablet is to far below room temperature (like if its been out in a car on a cold night) it may be more difficult to clean. this is the same method I have been using to clean LCD TV's and my Laptop screens for several YEARS without any issues.
DON'T use anything like Windex, or other glass and surface cleaners as many of the chemicals can "seep" thru the screen and damage things, well thats what happened to the keypad on our old stove anyway.
daniel644 said:
well first off don't wet a lint free cloth (there meant to be used dry), if a dry lint free cloth isn't enough to clean the screen then dampen a paper towel with water (squeeze out whatever excess water from the paper towel you can, you don't need much) and use that to clean the stuff off then dry with a dry paper towel (can be done with a single paper towel if you only get one side wet) then when the surface is dry "polish" with the dry lint free cloth. FYI if the tablet is to far below room temperature (like if its been out in a car on a cold night) it may be more difficult to clean. this is the same method I have been using to clean LCD TV's and my Laptop screens for several YEARS without any issues.
DON'T use anything like Windex, or other glass and surface cleaners as many of the chemicals can "seep" thru the screen and damage things, well thats what happened to the keypad on our old stove anyway.
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Thanks, I'll try it with a paper towel and hope it comes out well
Hi guys, I just bought my s view cover but there is a big problem for me...I really hate dust and dirty. I really appreciate if someone knows how to clean it, water or something else. Thank you.
Some rubbing alcohol should work. It helps with my yellow cover.
water and a clean smooth cloth should be fine
what about the inside part, the part which lands over the screen? My white one has got dirty as hell which makes the screen dirty as well!!
Vanish cleans the suede inside of the cover. apply, use soft toothbrush to aggetate the dirt and then rinse under cold water, use base of your hand to screed the excess water out and leave it out to dry. I suggest doing it without the phone attached.
I've seen a few videos on how to apply a tempered glass screen protector, but I'd like a few tips on how to apply one from those who have done it without any bubbles and problems.
What should I do to apply one without any problems? I have a new tempered glass screen protector and I want to install it without any problems.
TIA
vaibhav.ravi said:
I've seen a few videos on how to apply a tempered glass screen protector, but I'd like a few tips on how to apply one from those who have done it without any bubbles and problems.
What should I do to apply one without any problems? I have a new tempered glass screen protector and I want to install it without any problems.
TIA
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Not gonna have bubble from a tempered glass screen protector. Most important thing is cleanliness. Removing every possible piece of dust/fiber/dirt/fingerprints/etc from the phone will make the application much cleaner and nicer. That, a steady hand, and some patience. But, this is probably better off in the actual forum about Accessories.
I applied a few screen protectors using as reference yt videos (nothing I invented).
Overall it's important to:
- plan plan plan. do your homework, see how and where it should fit (you can use the hinge method, but I usually find that a lot more error prone than good old preparation and careful placement and a lot of patience).
- work in a well lit environment.
- work in a clean environment (it is very well worth to apply the protector in the bathroom after a shower, or with the hot water running - settling all the dust).
- use no marks sticky tape the ones that are translucent white are the best - no need for any brand or something).
- clean the screen with a micro fiber cloth and some screen cleaning products (you should not over do it but it should usually clean and smudge / oil / lint free).
- use pieces of sticky tape to "tap and remove" any visible dust from the screen (usually I use a led flashlight to create an alternate spotlight on the screen to find dust).
- apply the protector and try to get it right in the first go (it is fairly important for glass protectors to not lift them). for regular protectors you can always lift them and remove dust, but double check about glass ones because those should not be lifted and reapplied as far as I know.
- smudge any bubbles as per the screen protector instructions.
in installed the MIME featherglass temperred screen protector...
suggestions?? CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN enviorment
(i did this)
go to your bathroom, wipe the counters clean....
pre clean your screen with a non streak cleaner...
clean it using a non fiber cloth for glasses
turn shower head to HOT and let it run a few minutes until your mirrors start to fog mirrors
wash hands, (no greasy fingers for this)
turn shower off, and leave door closed. start the process
once again, wipe the screen again! make sure u shake the cloth and wipe again
look at different angles to make sure its not dusty
take film off screen protector... hold by borders using the very tips of fingers
start by getting real close to the earpiece, center it, and ensure the borders are even....
keep getting closer, once it makes contact with earpiece and its centered, put a finger on it lightly to prevent movement...
before letting the screen protector down, make sure its lined up to be straight and just start to let gravity make the contact
squeeze bubbles starting from center towards borders if needed... i had not a single bubble...
i had to peel mine up to aligh it perfectly because i didnt do this above the first time
now i have a perfect protector with no dust, no bubbles and its awesome
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Not gonna have bubble from a tempered glass screen protector.
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I meant the spider bubbles that everyone seems to be getting , I really wanna avoid those!
That, a steady hand, and some patience. But, this is probably better off in the actual forum about Accessories.
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I tried, but since this is a Q&A forum, xda said I was better off posting it here. Anyways thanks for the info
kraven001 said:
I applied a few screen protectors using as reference yt videos (nothing I invented).
Overall it's important to:
- plan plan plan. do your homework, see how and where it should fit (you can use the hinge method, but I usually find that a lot more error prone than good old preparation and careful placement and a lot of patience).
- work in a well lit environment.
- work in a clean environment (it is very well worth to apply the protector in the bathroom after a shower, or with the hot water running - settling all the dust).
- use no marks sticky tape the ones that are translucent white are the best - no need for any brand or something).
- clean the screen with a micro fiber cloth and some screen cleaning products (you should not over do it but it should usually clean and smudge / oil / lint free).
- use pieces of sticky tape to "tap and remove" any visible dust from the screen (usually I use a led flashlight to create an alternate spotlight on the screen to find dust).
- apply the protector and try to get it right in the first go (it is fairly important for glass protectors to not lift them). for regular protectors you can always lift them and remove dust, but double check about glass ones because those should not be lifted and reapplied as far as I know.
- smudge any bubbles as per the screen protector instructions.
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Thanks mate I'll post here once I've installed mine!
chaco81 said:
in installed the MIME featherglass temperred screen protector...
suggestions?? CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN enviorment
(i did this)
go to your bathroom, wipe the counters clean....
pre clean your screen with a non streak cleaner...
clean it using a non fiber cloth for glasses
turn shower head to HOT and let it run a few minutes until your mirrors start to fog mirrors
wash hands, (no greasy fingers for this)
turn shower off, and leave door closed. start the process
once again, wipe the screen again! make sure u shake the cloth and wipe again
look at different angles to make sure its not dusty
take film off screen protector... hold by borders using the very tips of fingers
start by getting real close to the earpiece, center it, and ensure the borders are even....
keep getting closer, once it makes contact with earpiece and its centered, put a finger on it lightly to prevent movement...
before letting the screen protector down, make sure its lined up to be straight and just start to let gravity make the contact
squeeze bubbles starting from center towards borders if needed... i had not a single bubble...
i had to peel mine up to aligh it perfectly because i didnt do this above the first time
now i have a perfect protector with no dust, no bubbles and its awesome
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my bathroom doesn't have a counter, so I guess I'll leave my room for a couple of hours with the windows shut and try that! thanks for the tips!
I read somewhere in the past about using one of those GPS windshield (glass) mounts for installation.
It worked like a charm for me. What you do is stick the mount in the center of the tempered glass protector.. and drop it onto the screen. It's much easier to place perfectly and no accidental fingerprints along the edges.
TimeRunz said:
I read somewhere in the past about using one of those GPS windshield (glass) mounts for installation.
It worked like a charm for me. What you do is stick the mount in the center of the tempered glass protector.. and drop it onto the screen. It's much easier to place perfectly and no accidental fingerprints along the edges.
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can you please elaborate? or link a vid? much appreciated
vaibhav.ravi said:
can you please elaborate? or link a vid? much appreciated
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This video is for an iPad, but it should really visualize it for you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T24l1wkB00s
I had a feeling suction cups like those might be hard to hold onto, so applied my tempered glass protector using the same method and a GPS mount
otaofans said:
This otao quality is high. You can see this one. I have bought this protector for my smartphone about two months. It still working well. I post my Attach Files for your reference.
Product list here:
1 xOTAO X-Lambo tempered glass screen film
1xInstructions frontage
1 xInstructions opposite side
1 xwet-dry cleaning pouch ( patent item:201320449448.2)
1 xEASY metal home button sticker (Aluminium alloy stripes textures )
1 xNano micro-fiber cleaning cloth
1 xAnti-static dust sticker
1 xModify sticker
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This thread was about how you should apply a tempered glass protector.. All I can see is you suggesting to buy a new screen protector.
Besides that, you do realize that this thread is over 3 months old, right?
Otaofans only makes posts that promote the oato screen protectors. And for that reason alone I vote that none of us ever buy an oato product. Who's with me?
And report as spam...
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I love using those disposable lens wipes to clean my phone screens.
But with the flip screen being so fragile, how do you clean it?
Gently with a soft, clean microfibre cloth. DO NOT use any liquids. My wife's cleans up fine this way (even after she used it after a fried chicken meal - sheesh!)
I use a microfiber towel sometimes with a touch of warm water if needed...Works well
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I always used a lens wipe for my note 10... I really wanna do the same with the flip.
I guess that's a bad idea?
Alcohol 75%. I know this might sound bad but use a very little amount each time and you will be fine
AlfaFlip said:
Alcohol 75%. I know this might sound bad but use a very little amount each time and you will be fine
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Samsung specifically warn about alcohol-based cleaners as it eats eat the polycarbonate top screen layer.
lens cleaning cloth used for cleaning spectacle glass
adesonic said:
Gently with a soft, clean microfibre cloth. DO NOT use any liquids. My wife's cleans up fine this way (even after she used it after a fried chicken meal - sheesh!)
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I've use this method for 15 years and it's the best way to clean lens and plastic optics. Water can actually increase the ability of a particle or object to cut into a surface ie wet car tires .
•Use common sense it the screen has something like sand on it, blow it off!
•Shake out the -clean- of cloth before each use.
Wash as needed, rinse very well, never use as kind of fabric softner unless you want streaks.
Best to use RO or deionized water for the final rinse(s).
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Samsung specifically warn about alcohol-based cleaners as it eats eat the polycarbonate top screen layer.
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Isopropyl can nearly instantly fatally craze acrylic plastics... it will also poison LCD displays, destroying them.
Be very careful on what you use it on.
I stopped using it on plastic glasses many years ago because of crazing.
It's in your face real.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cra...enon that,corresponds to the stress direction.