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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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.
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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.
*Note: NONE of the other threads have helped me with this, so please don't tell me to search, because I have read ALL of the threads pertaining to this, on multiple forums*
Hey guys, I recently bought a Galaxy S2 about 2 weeks ago, and everything has been working fine, until I ran into a "problem" yesterday...
The screen seems to be "sticky". I cannot smoothly slide my finger over it. I have no screen protector atm. This applies for all my fingers, both hands. The really weird part about this though is that if I were to try sliding the screen with the back part of my hand, or my knuckles, it's perfectly smooth.
I have wiped it down with a microfiber cloth multiple times (I also lightly breathed on the screen to allow for some condensation before wiping it with the microfiber).
And so that nobody makes shroud comments about my "cleanliness", my hands are perfectly clean, I have washed them multiple times thinking that for some reason they could be dirty, and I have also tried putting rubbing lotion and baby powder on my hands, to no avail.
I am a general "clean-freak", so it can't be that my fingers are dirty...
What should I do? I have absolutely no idea what to do from here!
Are you running stock or a custom rom?
I ask because it could just be the rom. Also, it may have to do with the memory on the phone.
Now it is weird that its different with the back of your hand... do you have poor circulation? Just a thought
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Are you running stock or a custom rom?
I ask because it could just be the rom. Also, it may have to do with the memory on the phone.
Now it is weird that its different with the back of your hand... do you have poor circulation? Just a thought
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This is a completely physical "problem". I can actually feel it with my finger when I try sliding across the screen (I feel the resistance, and the "stickiness").
My circulation is perfect fyi.
But to answer your original question, everything is pure stock.
Just rub your finger with a cloth like your trouser or jeans will solve the problem
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Just rub your finger with a cloth like your trouser or jeans will solve the problem
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I actually tried that. But it didn't work at all.
I am honestly extremely confused though as to why this is happening at all....
Well, I have tried using eyeglass cleaner, to no avail. I sprayed some on the microfiber, rubbed it in circular motions on the screen, then dried with another microfiber. No results. I tried that 3 times. Then, I took a Q-Tip, dipped one end into the eyeglass cleanser (pretty much the same as rubbing alcohol), then ran it in circular motions across the screen, then rubbed and dried with a microfiber - still the same. I did this 2 times.
SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP ME! (sorry about the caps lock, I'm really confused and mad...)
Hey I have a solution that works for me for your exact problem. However, if your a clean freak this may or might not rest well with you. But whenever I find my screen gets to "sticky" for swype or any games etc that require a lot of swiping motions. I actually just use the natural oils on my face by either rubbing my forehead or nose really quickly with my pointer finger then rubbing my phone screen, preferably to a screen with a screen protector. My face isn't excessively oily or anything but the face has natural oils on it. Even when you wash it frequently. If you ever over do it the oils are pretty easy to just wipe off as well. It's a very quick and easy and natural solution whenever your screen is hard to swipe. Hope this helps.
Am all natural, organic, sustainable solution... Hippie! Lol
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I can't remember whether it (the SGS2) has one or not, but it sounds very similar to what happened when the oleophobic (fingerprint-resistant) coating rubbed off an old iPhone of mine. Resistance went through the roof, smudges very apparent etc.
Easiest solution is to just give it a solid clean with either denatured alcohol or a window cleaning solution (to get rid of the oils and greases - a cloth and saliva won't do) and whack a screen protector on over the top.
I find cheap eBay protectors are less resistant than some of the premium brands (Looking at you, Zagg - ugh), so a couple of bucks should fix this for you.
The problem is interesting and has several characteristics.
First: First, there seems to be an oily surface on my sensation that persists even after cleaning it.
Second: The surface of the screen has formed an odd shape that is containing this oily surface. For example, the oily surface is in a oval shape, and outside of that oval shape it seems as though the oleophobic coating is still there which prevents it from getting dirty; it strangely acts as a barrier which keeps the oil within the oval.
After battling with this problem, I decided to go on a hunt on figuring out any remedy to the problem. I realized that the problem might be because the oleophobic coating has worn away. Or, something far more probable and unfortunate is that the windex that my brother used on both of our sensations to clean the screen a while ago might have caused some chemical reaction in causing this.
I decided to clean the screen with alcohol pads, eye glass cleaner, and even went on to use Rain X to fix it. All of these solutions lasted a day, and then the oval oily spot would come back.
It seems as though the screen has turned into an oil magnet where wiping it away won't do anything...at all. It's as though its trapped there until the use of alcohol pads or glass cleaner is applied with a micro fiber cloth. But again, after some use it just gets dirty again.
I finally figured out my cheapest solution would be to clean it with eye glass cleaner and apply a screen protector.
My concerns in buying a screen protector is that I need it to be clear without pixelating the screen (like Zagg) all while being able to use Swype effectively. any suggestions?
By the way, I found some others that had this problem but no solutions either: http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus/487288-odd-spot-my-screen-wont-come-off.html
EDIT: SORRY; Mod's can you please move this to Questions and Answers... sorry about the post.
The ammonia in the Windex was the most likely culprit in causing this problem. Unfortunately, once used on a screen with oleophobic coating there might be irreparable harm. The reason for this is because the glass has been bonded with the oleophobic coating and the ammonia works to destroy the finish and the polymers on the screen.
I am sorry that I can't offer you an suggestions on what screen protector to use, but there seems to be a thread indicating the ultra thin and, apparently ultra cheap, lcd screens are fine to use with this.
i just use a microfibre cloth to clean my screen, And my breath (its potent enough) And that works well for me
Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1164740 I have one, Fits perfectly you cant even notice its on if done correctly. Swype is just as responsive and no blurry image or nothing !!
azzledazzle said:
i just use a microfibre cloth to clean my screen, And my breath (its potent enough) And that works well for me
Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1164740 I have one, Fits perfectly you cant even notice its on if done correctly. Swype is just as responsive and no blurry image or nothing !!
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Thanks. I am trying to find the same protectors without using a Paypal account (I don't have one, nor do I want one).
Are these the same ones from Amazon?
http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Clear-P...P562/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1332389834&sr=8-6
Because they got crappy reviews...
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.
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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.
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Thanks, I'll try it with a paper towel and hope it comes out well
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.