Was polishing the phone and noticed the screen coating is wearing out pretty fast, is this normal? I thought i took pretty good care of the phone, never put it in the same pocket with keys or coins.
Photo attached, had to breathe on the glass to make it visible.
songsterq said:
Was polishing the phone and noticed the screen coating is wearing out pretty fast, is this normal? I thought i took pretty good care of the phone, never put it in the same pocket with keys or coins.
Photo attached, had to breathe on the glass to make it visible.
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.....what are you using to clean the phone?
please dont say windex, or anything that is in a liquid form
the screen has an oleophobic coating that helps reduce smudging, and by using any chemicals you'll rip it right off the screen.
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.....what are you using to clean the phone?
please dont say windex, or anything that is in a liquid form
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Just microfiber cloth, no liquid or chemical at all
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Just microfiber cloth, no liquid or chemical at all
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if thats true, then take your phone back
holy crap, I was just looking at my phone today and noticed this as well (I noticed it this morning before I read the thread, not the other way around lol). But ya... only had it for a few days and I see some spots where the coating is coming off I think. If I run my fingernail over them I can feel a very very slight roughness... I'm quite unimpressed with this, as my Vibrant has been dropped many times and the screen has held up fine.
I'll try cleaning it a bit (I never use anything other than a microfiber cloth) and see if it helps out... if not maybe I'll exchange if more problems come up.
I just breathe out moist and wipe with clean cotton cloth. I think this is safe.
i hope this is only something on a few units.. pretty weird though never seen something like that before...
My God! I clean all my devices with a micro fibre cloth only and if that's enough to cause that, this thing will be going right back!
None of you are using screen protectors on top of the coating?
onthecouchagain said:
None of you are using screen protectors on top of the coating?
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it does kinda look like when you get moisture under a screen protector
that sucks.....its a good idea to test your "coating" before 30 day return policy runs out !
xspyda said:
My God! I clean all my devices with a micro fibre cloth only and if that's enough to cause that, this thing will be going right back!
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oh boy, here come these posts...
tekkitan said:
oh boy, here come these posts...
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Meaning what exactly? You would be happy for your screen coating to be easily removed with a wipe of a micro fibre cloth?
lol anddddddd another new issue.. nice
this looks ugly btw
What is the wrinkling in the bottom right on the home button? Whatever is on top looks loose to me
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What is the wrinkling in the bottom right on the home button? Whatever is on top looks loose to me
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Good point ... only two posts from the OP and a strange silence following your question.
Yikes. Looks like I see this as well. 2 spots - lower left and lower right corners. No sp. Only cleaned a with a microfiber cloth a few times. Oddly the 2 spots are the 123 key and the enter key exactly. Seeing as how those are not the most often hit keys for me I wonder what is causing it to seemingly wear off.
Can we contact Samsung regarding this or is everything through best buy?
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Not good news!
Anyone else?
daveidfrancois said:
What is the wrinkling in the bottom right on the home button? Whatever is on top looks loose to me
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i think that's just my finger grease...
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What do I use to remove the scratch? thx.
slikr said:
What do I use to remove the scratch? thx.
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I see a kit for ipod for that exact thing a few years ago - maybe its worth asking.
i dropped my diamond and the screen has a very nasty looking scratch along the botto of the screen.
please advise what i can do to fix or do i have to replace it for a new touch screen.
if i need a new screen where in th uk is the best place to have it re fitted
thanks
I think it's called Displex scratch remover or similar - try it out it will fill the hairline scratch and make it invisible.
salada2k said:
I think it's called Displex scratch remover or similar - try it out it will fill the hairline scratch and make it invisible.
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Are you sure this will work? Displex melts a bit of the acrylic plastic on most screens so that it fills up the scratches. Last I heard, the Diamond's screen is glass.
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Are you sure this will work? Displex melts a bit of the acrylic plastic on most screens so that it fills up the scratches. Last I heard, the Diamond's screen is glass.
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If its the screen I'd be carefull applying anything as you risk the display becomes blurred (same reasons thet don't remove scratches on glasses). If it's made of glass maybe consult a car repair shop reparing wind screens. Let's hear what you find out.
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Are you sure this will work? Displex melts a bit of the acrylic plastic on most screens so that it fills up the scratches. Last I heard, the Diamond's screen is glass.
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The outer layer is not glass. It's the layer underneath the digitizer that is glass. Have you noticed that you can indent the screen when you touch it, say, with the stylus? That should prove it for you.
As far as the displex goes I personally haven't tried it as I use a screen protector (which on a side note I have ruined today as my stylus has developed a sharpness that has scratched the crap out of it). So the idea is to replace it when it's gone bad with a new one. If you've scratched the actual outer surface then you could look at replacing it (I'm not sure how you'll go about doing that) or you could try the displex.
Attention: use only on non-coated surfaces and plastics; when used on mobile phones, treat only the transparent portions of the display lens. Not for use with touch screen displays.
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Attention: use only on non-coated surfaces and plastics; when used on mobile phones, treat only the transparent portions of the display lens. Not for use with touch screen displays.
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Uh-oh... Haha I think I recommended Displex to someone before... I've seen people use it on GPS displays and it worked fine, even with touch screen... But if they say no, don't risk it.
looks like it will have to be a new screen,
is the outher screen a seprrate part to the glass section of the screen ??
does anyone know where i can have it replaced in the uk?
If your going to replace it then I'd have a go at polishing it first and see what happens. What you got to loose.
I once used a bit of Brasso on the screen of my car headunit, got the scratches out a treat.
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looks like it will have to be a new screen,
is the outher screen a seprrate part to the glass section of the screen ??
does anyone know where i can have it replaced in the uk?
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If you're going to have a new screen anyway I'd first experiment with some of the various proucts discussed. If it works you save the repair, if not then no harm done as you'l get a new dispaly (at the cost of a new TD likely).
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managed to get hold of a new screen for a reasonable price too
link
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/17042.htm?referer=FR_PROD-PR-P-17042
now can someone please direct me to where i can have this fitted,
or better still if you know how to change the screen can you please show me instructions of this and tools required.
regards
silkw0rm said:
update
managed to get hold of a new screen for a reasonable price too
link
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/17042.htm?referer=FR_PROD-PR-P-17042
now can someone please direct me to where i can have this fitted,
or better still if you know how to change the screen can you please show me instructions of this and tools required.
regards
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Search for the tech. manual on the net. It explains step by step how to do it. Good luck with it. I cannot recall where I found it, but even somewhere in xda is a link I think.
http://www.pdacenter.ru/razborka/raz...touch-diamond/
it was in my housing replacement thread before...
very difficult job from what i can tell for replacement
almost as annoying as iphone DIY since it has the most annoying housing ever
this may sound stupid but it is stuff that works
take a piece of microfiber cloth
a banana
toothpaste
and any glass cleaner
1st take a small piece of banana and rub it on the screen for about 3 minutes and take your microfiber cloth and whipe it off... (do not use water) and do not use paper towel or toilet paper!!!!(it will ruin the screen
now flip your microfiber to the clean side and set it down...
take your tooth paste (white colgate is the best) and rub it over the screen for 5 minutes again take the clean side of microfiber and rub off the toothpaste... it will smell minty for a couple of days but eventully it will go away!!!
please try this it works take the time it will work and again do not use any water!!! that means dont put water on cloth and wipe off
hope it helps
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this may sound stupid but it is stuff that works
take a piece of microfiber cloth
a banana
toothpaste
[..]
hope it helps
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Right... I can understand using tooth paste, but a fricking bannana? How funny is that? I honestly would like to see a guy polishing his £350 phone with that.
You've made my day
Ps. I'd suggest using a carrot and then a potato afterwards
COuld be the small amount of acids in it.
A lemon may be too strong. Banana has a fine 'polishing' structure too.
it works man.... banana is my friend......
delicious too
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it works man.... banana is my friend......
delicious too
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Hehe, My apologies then, I'm gonna give it a go as soon as I spot the first scratch
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also: kinda solved. They're black marks and no scratches. Will try to get them away with some alcohol soon.
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Hello,
I always use the original Android sleeve with my Nexus One. I have it in it in my pocket around 10 hours a day when working. (with the Trackball on the open side of the sleeve and the display to the "Droid" side)
A week ago (got it since 15th Jan) I noticed some "scratches" at the top on my N1.
Here's a crappy picture shot with a crappy cam.
Will do a better pic tomorrow but I think you can guess what I mean
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I stick the phone into the sleeve just as you described and haven't noticed any kind of scratches on the top. I've had it since Feb 18th.
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I stick the phone into the sleeve just as you described and haven't noticed any kind of scratches on the top. I've had it since Feb 18th.
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The Pouch looks of decent quality to me aswell
I'm using it because I thought the quality is just great!
Well, it still is great but the scratches annoy the hell outta me..
noticed it a week ago and it wasn't that much as today :\
Maybe it does "rub" it off with some dust and much moving? I'm always going around and anything @ work, much movement in my pockets ^^
I think the scratches coz' by rubbing on the wall or something else, not by the pouch. I'm getting a case from case-mate though I like the pouch a lot but it's quite annoying sometimes.
what do you mean with wall?
I mean some rough surfaces
Its because the seams are on the inside, including the stitches. Those WILL rub on your phone and cause scratches if the phone moves around inside, even a little.
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Its because the seams are on the inside, including the stitches. Those WILL rub on your phone and cause scratches if the phone moves around inside, even a little.
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Really? Cuz my phone's in the sleeve for probably 14 hours a day and is still flawless. Obviously you didn't look at the pic, cuz the scuffs are at the top that is exposed while in the sleeve. I'm betting the OP puts other stuff in that pocket with the phone... bad idea.
same here, I use the sleeve constantly and have no scratches...did you get dirt or something in your pouch?
Use the sleeve a lot and have no scratches or marks on the N1.
I don't see the N1 as being like an iPhone. For me the side and back is durable and I am not worried about scratches - only the screen concerns me which is why I have a screen protector...
Talking about how phones are made I have to say I think the HD2 is the most durable phone right now with quality and style. The top and sides are almost rubbery so quite resistant to scractches and the back is metal -which although not scratch proof is most definately very resistant to any wear.
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Hello,
I always use the original Android sleeve with my Nexus One. I have it in it in my pocket around 10 hours a day when working. (with the Trackball on the open side of the sleeve and the display to the "Droid" side)
A week ago (got it since 15th Jan) I noticed some "scratches" at the top on my N1.
Here's a crappy picture shot with a crappy cam.
Will do a better pic tomorrow but I think you can guess what I mean
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Keep your case clean, I have experienced no such problems and I make it a point to keep the inside of the case clean for obvious reasons.
When cleaning the case, I turn the whole thing inside out, shake it out and vacuum it.
Edit: One thing I have noticed is that the phone is prone to marks/scratches quite easily when dropped or bumped into something, as opposed to normal wear and tear (in and out of pocket/case, rubbing against keys etc). I am not really surprised by this, just figured I would note it.
Mintyfloss is right, that's causing it and I were about to write it right now since I Googled the translation just before reading that post I'm not having anything else in my pocket!
How to avoid these "scratches"? Will put the phone with the bottom first in the sleeve now..
Edit: didn't see the second site until now
I also never ever dropped the phone.
cleaned the sleeve yesterday inside out, hope it helps..
Another edit, not sure if needed: I have the phone and. The sleeve upside down in my pocket
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Really? Cuz my phone's in the sleeve for probably 14 hours a day and is still flawless. Obviously you didn't look at the pic, cuz the scuffs are at the top that is exposed while in the sleeve. I'm betting the OP puts other stuff in that pocket with the phone... bad idea.
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No, I looked at the pics, and i also READ. OP says he puts the top of the phone into the bottom of the sleeve.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpGAW6L5x8U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfqwKa4bT74
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpGAW6L5x8U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfqwKa4bT74
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Yea, the sleeve can't scratch the Teflon coated phone, it just marks it. I have heard in this forums that you can get away the marks with a little bit of alcohol and a handkerchief.
Hope this helps...
I thought I had a little bit of scratching in the same area, luckily it rubbed off
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You know I'm not talking about the DISPLAY!?
Okay, new pictures.
this is how I put the Nexus One into the sleeve
this is a pic of the "scratch"
this and this too but another view
thanks for your answers
Actually, to be honest, I'm having the same thing happen with my phone. I put my phone in the the other way than you and I have those marks on the bottom. Although it doesn't really look or feel like scratches. Just looks like little black marks on it and could come off if you rubbed it with alcohol or something.
and nothing but some scuffs which i was able to wipe off...does this mean that my TB has the good glass? i hate screen protectors and never needed one with the droid... so hopefully i wont need one for this... i hate the verizon one they put on for me... took it off
Rub some sand/gravel on it next time. You probably wont get as lucky. Typical keys are made out of mild steel so it would make sense that the glass might resist heavy damage. Have you turned your screen off and examined in good light? The bolt does supposedly have GG. I'd still get a screen protector, with a good one you'll never know it was there, the vzw one is a pos.
I already have a flaw in my screen, looks like a little dot that I have no idea how it got there as I have not done anything to cause it. This is a physical thing on the "glass" that you can see with the screen off/on. Not a dead pixel or anything.
Id still get a screen protector. I boight my TB, had it in my pocket for a day, and somehow got a scratch down the middle of the screen. If its gorilla glass, its not as good as other screens.
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Get the Steinheil Ultra Crystal (http://www.sgpstore.com/cell-phone/...-screen-protector-steinheil-ultra-series.html). You'll never notice it's on without looking waaay too closely at your phone.
Are those screen protectors or tampons? The boxes threw me off.
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Are those screen protectors or tampons? The boxes threw me off.
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Well, I would assume screen protectors, but then I've never spent much time looking at tampon boxes.
OT.
tbcpn said:
Get the Steinheil Ultra Crystal (http://www.sgpstore.com/cell-phone/...-screen-protector-steinheil-ultra-series.html). You'll never notice it's on without looking waaay too closely at your phone.
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+100
Also buy from their ebay store and you'll get free shipping.
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entraik said:
and nothing but some scuffs which i was able to wipe off...does this mean that my TB has the good glass? i hate screen protectors and never needed one with the droid... so hopefully i wont need one for this... i hate the verizon one they put on for me... took it off
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Well... that was dumb.
I have one of the anti glare ones from the VZW store. Hurts my eyes to look through this thing.
OP must have money to burn. I have a zagg screen cover but I would never key my phone on purpose
I have a nice 1/2" scratch right along the upper middle of my screen. Don't know what caused it but its deep, my finger nail catches on it if i rub it across it. The glass isn't that tough.
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Get the Steinheil Ultra Crystal... You'll never notice it's on without looking waaay too closely at your phone.
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I second this. I cant even see the thing on my screen (unless you look at the seam at the bottom).
Heh, keys are nothing. I keep my TB without any covers in my pocket for most of the day. I can throw anything in there with the phone and have no damage. Ironically enough though, the one day I have it in there with nothing else, I have a nice slash right down the screen. The little specks of crap that lay around your pockets are what do the damage, not the big things.
i think you guys might have faulty glass... i dunno..it seems tough to me.. way tougher than my iphone for sure...
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I second this. I cant even see the thing on my screen (unless you look at the seam at the bottom).
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It also feels like I'm actually touching the glass.
Try scratching it with a rusty nail to see what happens. Oh and can you record it and post on YouTube so we can all see!?
Forgetfull said:
Rub some sand/gravel on it next time. You probably wont get as lucky. Typical keys are made out of mild steel so it would make sense that the glass might resist heavy damage. Have you turned your screen off and examined in good light? The bolt does supposedly have GG. I'd still get a screen protector, with a good one you'll never know it was there, the vzw one is a pos.
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definetly does NOT have guerilla glass
Got this from Droid Forums (where I frequent most of the time)
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/htc-thunderbolt/120972-will-tb-have-gorilla-glass.html
http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/#featured-products
Thunderbolt is listed as having Gorilla Glass.
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definetly does NOT have guerilla glass
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Yes it does, See the attached pic or go here http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=gorilla%2520glass&utm_campaign=Branded%2520Gorilla%2520Glass#featured-products
Look at the HTC Products
So I noticed some light surface scratches on my screen today. Not sure how they got there but was wondering what you guys would recommend for some sort of scratch remover? I wanna be careful about using any sort of polish because it has abrasives in it. I'm looking more for something to fill in the scratches. Any suggestions?
I have tried low-abrasive paste on the screen of my LG O2x after an inadvertent scratching de bravura on my part (party setting, with me going "look guys, I can forcefully rub this display with a spoon and it won't... Oh. Crap." ) -- no go. The Gorilla Glass (v1, compared to our v2) wouldn't budge. As to "filling in": my father-in-law has tried that once, and it interfered severely with his ability to swipe and select. Are the scratches deep enough to feel them during normal day use?
Odd this would come up...two weeks ago I noticed an inch long light scratch on the glass.
Was hopeful it was just a rub mark from the stylus and tried cleaning off with Invisible Glass to no avail.
Oh well I thought I'll just mark it up to use.
Now I can't find the scratch...looked for it and it's gone!
Weird...
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Try a soft non abrasive automotive paste wax on the screen...it may hide the scratches...it won't last forever tho.
The scratches aren't deep but if you lightly drag the back side of your fingernail over them you can feel resistance. They aren't very bad but bug the hell out of me since this thing is only a month old and I'm a stickler about taking really good care of my electronics.
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The scratches aren't deep but if you lightly drag the back side of your fingernail over them you can feel resistance. They aren't very bad but bug the hell out of me since this thing is only a month old and I'm a stickler about taking really good care of my electronics.
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That was the same with my O2x -- I also take good care of any belongings, and this happened on like the third day I had it. I never succeeded in really removing the minor scratches on its screen surface -- my then-girlfriend-now-wife didn't care and adopted it. I couldn't stand the feel of it, probably out of sheer guilt.
I bought a zagg screen shield after I scratched mine, with the protector on I can't feel nor see the scratches anymore. I imagine this only works for small shallow scratches though. Worth a try, and no new scratches.
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I bought a zagg screen shield after I scratched mine, with the protector on I can't feel nor see the scratches anymore. I imagine this only works for small shallow scratches though. Worth a try, and no new scratches.
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Yea I had one of those on my phone and hated it. Just something about having a naked silky smooth screen to drag your fingers across that gets taken away when you put one of those on.
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....naked silky smooth....
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....naked silky smooth....
....naked silky smooth....
<head lolling, drooling>
:cyclops::laugh::cyclops:
MartyHulskemper said:
....naked silky smooth....
....naked silky smooth....
<head lolling, drooling>
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My ultra is now 3 months old. I have the burgundy version. Even though I’ve been particular about cleaning it there is a tiny paint chip on the camera
https://imgur.com/Yb9IkHY
small permanent case markings that look like dust particles.
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tried using one of lens wipes to clean it but it didn’t come off.
I’m curious how phones are holding up for you guys.
Still pretty much same condition as when I took it out of the box, already had the case & screen protector waiting so I didn't waste any time when it was delivered.
AlphaTekk Epoch said:
Still pretty much same condition as when I took it out of the box, already had the case & screen protector waiting so I didn't waste any time when it was delivered.
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I actually didnt notice these small dots. Looked pristine to me but when I was cleaning and saw them in direct light it was noticed. What color do you have? Can you share a photo of the bottom of the phone?
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...there is a tiny paint chip on the camera
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Could you please mark it, it looks ok for me.
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Could you please mark it, it looks ok for me.
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8 o’clock to the laser autofocus. Small white spec.
Any chance you can post a photo of the bottom of your phone?
Attached.
Leave rhe plastic film on the phone if using a case. Dust scratches the plastic instead.
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Attached.
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Ah seems like you have it too slightly?
volcolm said:
Leave rhe plastic film on the phone if using a case. Dust scratches the plastic instead.
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Well I’ll be doing that next time. Already removed em
I was actually surprised how easy the screen has gotten a ton of small little scratches, suppose its my fault for hating screen protectors and cases, finally started using Whitestonedome screen protectors and currently using the latercase.
Surprisingly the back of my phone still looks brand new
Mine is good so far. It comes out of the case every other day and it and the case get a wipe down with a damp cloth. Then dried with a microfiber cloth before going back in the case.
If you leave the phone in the case for long periods of time, abrasive particles will get in between the phone and case and the damage begins.
Mine is doing great. I treat it like my car; I use it as designed, clean it occasionally, and do a little maintenance every so often.
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Ah seems like you have it too slightly?
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I would say no. If you think of this single spot on top, it was most likely a one dust particle.
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I would say no. If you think of this single spot on top, it was most likely a one dust particle.
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They actually look like dust particles on mine too. They might seem less pronounced given your colour though. Mine wont wipe off completely.
I have the Black one and no scratches toll now (using without case) but camera has small Spot... The white one with no paint on the shell from my friend ist perfekt till now... Think next time i go for white
Put an Otterbox on the device right away but not a screen protector. The screen is extremely prone to micro scratches which can only be seen when screen is off, or with very low backlight and dark image (I've had the device a month an already some prominent micro scratches) . Awaiting screen protectors in the mail. This is a bummer as previous versions of gorilla glass stood up better to micro scratches (never had nearly the micro scratches on my S20 which I ran for 2 years without screen protection) . Pay off I guess for having better shatter protection.
Iv been running case with a naked screen ever since I realized that every protector ive tried affects either swipe typing and more so Spen responsiveness. Thank God tmobile allows you to add insurance to phones they offer regardless if it's bought from them or 3rd parties. The phone is just way to smooth for any obstructions for me.
no scratches