So i have had my fair share of smartphones but I have to say that my only pet peeve about this phone is how easily it is for the lens to smudge. I constantly have to find myself wiping the lens before taking any pictures. Is anyone else also having this issue?
Lol is this thread serious?
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Dammit. The bottom of my shoes always get dirty. Does anyone else have this problem?
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RCOVA said:
Dammit. The bottom of my shoes always get dirty. Does anyone else have this problem?
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You wear trash bags over your shoes problem solved =-p
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You wear trash bags over your shoes problem solved =-p
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I lol'd
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blackguy101 said:
So i have had my fair share of smartphones but I have to say that my only pet peeve about this phone is how easily it is for the lens to smudge. I constantly have to find myself wiping the lens before taking any pictures. Is anyone else also having this issue?
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Maybe you should return it then. Get one with smudge free glass.
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Actually this is a good thread.
Why does not ONE single phone have a #@)*%@#ing shutter that closes over the lens? Like a regular friggin' camera. It seems so blindingly obvious. I've had to resort to using a loop made out of scotch tape to keep it from getting scratched or dirty in my pocket with all other stuff I throw in there.
Now sure maybe that'd add too much cost for phones. But what is even easier/cheaper? With less excuse?
Why do phone cases not simply have a little latched door that closes over it? Or a shutter that slides over the opening, to cover the lens and protect it? This is actually a much better question.. they have no excuse. I mean what is the purpose OF a "case" anyway? Protection.
The fact cases only have a dumb hole there and no protection is nuts. Even "good ones" don't have this. I haven't seen a single case with it... has anyone else?
Doors on the lens inevitably lead to scratches. Over time dust/dirt builds up between the lens and cover. Slide the door, scratch the lens. This is why I have an Otterbox Commuter case. The phone is already too slim to hold (for me), and the rear shell has tapered cavities for the speaker, flash, and lens. I put a thin strip of painter's tape on the back to cover the lens and flash. This is better than scotch tape since you can easily peel it off and reapply it several times, and you don't need a loop on the end which can get caught on things.
macdroid01 said:
Actually this is a good thread.
Why does not ONE single phone have a #@)*%@#ing shutter that closes over the lens? Like a regular friggin' camera. It seems so blindingly obvious. I've had to resort to using a loop made out of scotch tape to keep it from getting scratched or dirty in my pocket with all other stuff I throw in there.
Now sure maybe that'd add too much cost for phones. But what is even easier/cheaper? With less excuse?
Why do phone cases not simply have a little latched door that closes over it? Or a shutter that slides over the opening, to cover the lens and protect it? This is actually a much better question.. they have no excuse. I mean what is the purpose OF a "case" anyway? Protection.
The fact cases only have a dumb hole there and no protection is nuts. Even "good ones" don't have this. I haven't seen a single case with it... has anyone else?
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Like bob said the dirt scratches the lense and also the space constraints I would imagine. Looking at the camera there is physically no way to put a mechnical cover on it especially since it protrudes out. It just isn't possible.
Imatoasta said:
Like bob said the dirt scratches the lense and also the space constraints I would imagine. Looking at the camera there is physically no way to put a mechnical cover on it especially since it protrudes out. It just isn't possible.
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Well of course it's possible, but it would probably make the camera lens bump rather ungainly.
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Well of course it's possible, but it would probably make the camera lens bump rather ungainly.
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They would have to make the bump way wider to house the cover when it retracts and it would look so ugly. Then they'd have to axe the little silver ring around it which would make it even uglier.
Hmm painter's tape..thank you bobj0e. Will need to get some.
Still I think cases should have a door or something. Sure the phone itself does not have room such a thing with today's tech. But cases should easily have room since they are adding thickness. Which means they are adding space between a door and the lens, there should be several mm between the two at least. Right? Doesn't it make sense some case should have such a thing, to protect the camera?
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Is it plastic? Glass? Gorilla Glass? Just wondering because hard to tell from looking at it or tapping it. I'm hoping its some type of fortified glass.
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I think it's a very clear type of plastic. I work in a lab and we have all kinds of glass and plastics. It resembles the kind I use on some test tubes.
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I think it's a very clear type of plastic. I work in a lab and we have all kinds of glass and plastics. It resembles the kind I use on some test tubes.
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Really, clear plastic? Lol. Sorry, I just had to.
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I'd guess it's just standard glass.
high grade plastic.. Just judging by the way you can see some distortions (for lack of a better word) in really bright light.
I heard its made of gorilla glass
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Really, clear plastic? Lol. Sorry, I just had to.
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Haha... well I also suppose they would go for something a bit clearer knowing that there's a camera behind it. If not clear, a plastic that's a bit more scratch resistant. I really doubt it's glass let alone gorilla glass.
I think its the same type of plastic used on the lens cover of the Desire. For that reason i'm a but worried because the desire's scratched easily and became blurry from carrying the phone around in a pocket. Mine even had a crack in it.
Since the Desire had a removable back this was not a problem, you could replace the back or, as i did, push out the lens cover completely. But this is not possible One X. One X takes very good videos and photos and i dont want to ruin it with damaging the lens cover so i will definitely place a protector on it asap.
Wondered the same thing when buying it because it seems without a case the phone rests on the lens when played on its back. Got a case soon after just incase though, but i'd love to know for sure.
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bryyte said:
Wondered the same thing when buying it because it seems without a case the phone rests on the lens when played on its back. Got a case soon after just incase though, but i'd love to know for sure.
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It doesn't actually rest on the lens, per se. It rests on the lower edge of the metal ring.
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It doesn't actually rest on the lens, per se. It rests on the lower edge of the metal ring.
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The ring's edges do not seem to stick out, so it is exactly on the same level as the metal ring. For that reason whenever i place my phone on the table, i place it with the screen down.
oh well, first world problems
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plaktoets said:
The ring's edges do not seem to stick out, so it is exactly on the same level as the metal ring. For that reason whenever i place my phone on the table, i place it with the screen down.
oh well, first world problems
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It sticks out, compared to the international HOX
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joooch said:
I heard its made of gorilla glass
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It's not. It isn't cost effective, the optics wouldn't gain much from it because they're not the best. And the lens focuses past the lens cover.Just like a filter on a dslr.
Just noticed today my camera lens has a fine scratch running across it. Its about a hair away from the shutter thankfully. Didn't think this thing would scratch that easily...Ive had a case on and haven't even dropped it once since I got it on day 1 of release!
Anyone else in the same boat as me? Now I'm pretty worried I will get another one across the lens area and it will cause my camera to be useless...and I already know vzw won't replace the phone for something like that (not that id want one of the junk refurbs anyway)
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You can replace the camera lens for almost nothing. The cover you see when you take the battery cover off has the camera lense embedded in it and can be replaced in 2 seconds with a small screw driver. The cover is like $5 I think.
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You can replace the camera lens for almost nothing. The cover you see when you take the battery cover off has the camera lense embedded in it and can be replaced in 2 seconds with a small screw driver. The cover is like $5 I think.
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Hmmm...if I could find one around that price is probably buy it! I can only find the camera module itself for $35...do you have any idea where I could go about finding the cover?
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I can't seem to find it but I remember it was like $5 off a spare parts site. Maybe somebody else will chime in.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-camera-...580433?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cc98e3f11
I got a tiny one.
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No scratches. My back of my phone case is about 5mm deep, so fortunately it protects the lens.
Didn't know u can replace cover tho. Good info to file away for later
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That's good to know it can be replaced. The back cover from Verizon goes for about $8 also, so now I'm not too worried about scratches.
Thanks for the link! I guess color doesn't matter since you don't see that part anyway!
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+1 to OP. Glad to know I have options. Fortunately the bad scratch I have stopped just short of causing any issues. No clue how it got there.
Currently not being productive on my S3.
duarian said:
Just noticed today my camera lens has a fine scratch running across it. Its about a hair away from the shutter thankfully. Didn't think this thing would scratch that easily...Ive had a case on and haven't even dropped it once since I got it on day 1 of release!
Anyone else in the same boat as me? Now I'm pretty worried I will get another one across the lens area and it will cause my camera to be useless...and I already know vzw won't replace the phone for something like that (not that id want one of the junk refurbs anyway)
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Yeah I have a crack right underneath the lense on my evo lte but luckily it doesn't effect the pictures I take
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-camera-...580433?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cc98e3f11
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I wouldn't buy that one. I just got one and it doesn't match perfectly on VZW version. Notice the open hole towards the bottom. Also bottom inside parts doesn't allow it to easily sit flush. Screw holes match up though. The ebay one is the bottom picture.
If anyone knows of a way to get a VZW version let me know. Seems others may know of other sites? The actual fix is easy. Just need the part.
My problem is worse.
Ouch! Thanks for the heads up.
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I got the extended battery more for the protection of the camera than battery life. The extended cover has a nice deep hole to protect the camera, speaker and flash. It also helps a tiny bit with sun glare on certain pics... a very tiny bit.
I just purchased an ATT SGS4 after having an SGS2 for two years, and I'm still getting used to its larger size. I usually hold my phone in one hand, with a finger on the bottom/USB port. I continued to buy the SGS4 because I seem to be the only person on earth who actually prefers a plastic phone body to metal. I hate touching metal (it's a weird OCD thing).
The area around the micro USB port is metal, though, and when my finger rubs against the edge of the port, it feels sharp and slightly raised. And after holding the phone for a while, it irritates my finger. Has anyone else noticed this?
Hate to break it to ya its ALL plastic. maybe get a case? Case of placebo perhaps
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Hate to break it to ya its ALL plastic. maybe get a case? Case of placebo perhaps
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Um no it's not all plastic, there is an extremely light aluminum magnesium frame. Where on earth did you think it was all plastic XD
I noticed this too but realized it was only the plastic film . Once I took it off all was fine
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Um no it's not all plastic, there is an extremely light aluminum magnesium frame. Where on earth did you think it was all plastic XD
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Hate you burst your bubble, but the "metalic" frame is polycarbonate plastic, just like the rest of the phone. It just has shiny silver paint.
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Um no it's not all plastic, there is an extremely light aluminum magnesium frame. Where on earth did you think it was all plastic XD
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It's plastic. Take the back cover off and you can see where the silver paint overlaps on the white body.
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It's plastic. Take the back cover off and you can see where the silver paint overlaps on the white body.
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That's cool, underneath that is the magnesium frame...
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The area around the micro USB port is metal, though, and when my finger rubs against the edge of the port, it feels sharp and slightly raised. And after holding the phone for a while, it irritates my finger. Has anyone else noticed this?
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So ita sticking out? Mine ia flush no sharp or slightly raised edges at all. Sounds defected
I know exactly what you're taking about, it rests right on my pinky finger. I think I've just gotten used to it already though.
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Hate to break it to ya its ALL plastic. maybe get a case? Case of placebo perhaps
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Case of tampons... j/k, but the OP certainly isn't the only one who prefers plastic. I don't feel a sharp edge on the bottom port though. I second the case suggestion.
Looks like trolling to me
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I know exactly what you're taking about, it rests right on my pinky finger. I think I've just gotten used to it already though.
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See this guy knows what I'm talking about...
The USB port "hole" is punched out of the main phone body and a notch in the plastic back cover. On my phone at least, the seam isn't perfectly aligned, so when my finger rubs against it, I feel a rough edge.
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See this guy knows what I'm talking about...
The USB port "hole" is punched out of the main phone body and a notch in the plastic back cover. On my phone at least, the seam isn't perfectly aligned, so when my finger rubs against it, I feel a rough edge.
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Like I mentioned earlier. It must be a manufacturing defect
Just to make sure others understand, this phone is NOT all plastic, it's got a magnesium frame lol
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Just to make sure others understand, this phone is NOT all plastic, it's got a magnesium frame lol
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How do you know for sure? Where do you get your information? Link us to whatever device specification sheet you're reading.
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How do you know for sure? Where do you get your information? Link us to whatever device specification sheet you're reading.
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Just watch multiple breakdowns yourself and you will see lol, also it's the trend for all Galaxy devices since the Galaxy S 4G
It is NOT an entire polycarbonate shell.
Link you in a minute.
Also magnesium alloy is extremely light and durable. It's going to remind you of plastic when side by side.
Well, I returned my phone and got a new one. It seems like such a minor flaw, but it was bothersome. The new phone thankfully does not have the same problem and has a smooth seam.
Omg. I thought the sides were all metallic until this post! Damn it
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Only one way to tell if it's magnesium - try to set it on fire.
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Only one way to tell if it's magnesium - try to set it on fire.
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This was done on a tear down and it sparked and cracked like magnesium does. It's a great design to be honest, strong yet extremely light. Stronger then aluminum actually.
Is this annoying the hell out of anyone else? The gap is so fine not even a pin gets them out. A needle only works sometimes. Any fixes?
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Same problem with me man, I dont even know where they came from, its in the bottom bezel of mine, I managed to clean most of it out with a safety pin but if you look really close you can still see them
I use a piece of paper to slide through it. Works well for me
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Might try to use a can of compressed air too.
So it's not just me, then!
Ah, it's good to hear that I'm not the only person with problems over the industrial design of the N5. I hate the nasty sharp edge round the screen! The N4 feels so much nicer in the hand. And it doesn't fill up with muck around the bezel.
Hahahaha just the thought of you eating a sandwich and crumbs falling onto the phone.
But yeah I got various bits of dust/ crumbs in the bottom bezel. Like they said, a piece of paper or a pin worked pretty well. Still an annoying oversight.
Had the same going on. Just used a small needle and all is good.
Canned air works great or if you have a case on it like the Spigen hybrid like I do, you could just blow on it really close and are able to push a lot of air pressure against the case.
Thanks for the paper tip!
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I use a piece of paper to slide through it. Works well for me
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this
Been using the paper since I got this phone.. I didn't expect it to go so far into the thin gap..
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Is this annoying the hell out of anyone else? The gap is so fine not even a pin gets them out. A needle only works sometimes. Any fixes?
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I might ruin yours and everyone elses day here, but what about between the lens and the plastic casing around the camera.. that's what's bugging me at the moment there must be some variations in build quality, because NOTHING can get down the side of my screen, even paper creases.
Always use the edge of a piece of paper to get dust/lints/crumbs out from the edges. IMO using a needle/pin will eventually enlarge that gap and cause more crap to get stuck in there.
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Always use the edge of a piece of paper to get dust/lints/crumbs out from the edges. IMO using a needle/pin will eventually enlarge that gap and cause more crap to get stuck in there.
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Also, a needle has potential to scratch if not used carefully.
So I lost my phone out of my pocket while riding my bike. Sprinting approx 40km up a hill. It jumped out, hit the road. And slid into the bushes. Front of the phone looks new back has some pretty bad scratches. But everything is pretty much fine. No dents no marks on screen. Was in a dot view case. A few scratches on the case and they instantly separated when impacting the ground, which kind of sucked.
That's funny because this feels like the most fragile android I've owned in 5 years. Mainly because my first one lived in my pocket but the camera still managed to get scratched to the point to where it was hard to find a spot on it that wasn't scratched. Now I don't feel comfortable carrying my phone at work. I carried my s4 everywhere with me for a year and not one scratch on the camera lens. This is my first phone with a screen protector on the camera lens.
That is why I have an otter box and a really expensive, tough screen protector. If you're planning on biking with your phone loose in your pocket, you may want to invest in those also!
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ya the dot view case is cool but hardly serves the purpose of an actual case.
Should be a criminal offense to use a case for this phone.
Try and get a pair of arms not growing out of one's behind so the droppage is minimized.
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Should be a criminal offense to use a case for this phone.
Try and get a pair of arms not growing out of one's behind so the droppage is minimized.
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Right, because you've never dropped anything in your life.
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Should be a criminal offense to use a case for this phone.
Try and get a pair of arms not growing out of one's behind so the droppage is minimized.
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Cases actually assist this phone in other ways than just protection. For one, they make the touchscreen less susceptible to undesired palm touches when using it one handed, and can hide the loose volume rocker issue many people have.
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hgoldner said:
Right, because you've never dropped anything in your life.
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I said criminal prosecution! Also, cruel and unusual!
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I said criminal prosecution! Also, cruel and unusual!
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The trick is to get a clear case. That's what I did. Didn't want to cover up all that arctic silvery goodness. :good:
Oh, that and not to drop it....
I would suggest getting a case like this for biking.
Hyperion M8 Case
The phone is no longer slippery and won't fly out of your pocket.
I use it for mountain biking and it stays put no matter where I put the phone (shorts pocket, back of jersey, etc.)
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That is why I have an otter box and a really expensive, tough screen protector. If you're planning on biking with your phone loose in your pocket, you may want to invest in those also!
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It's just fine to spend money for your phone's protection. This is one of the nicest phones.
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That's funny because this feels like the most fragile android I've owned in 5 years. Mainly because my first one lived in my pocket but the camera still managed to get scratched to the point to where it was hard to find a spot on it that wasn't scratched. Now I don't feel comfortable carrying my phone at work. I carried my s4 everywhere with me for a year and not one scratch on the camera lens. This is my first phone with a screen protector on the camera lens.
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I agree on the camera screen. Mine has a couple scratches as well. Never had any other phone do that. However the rest of the phone is scratch free which is even more strange. What protector are you using on the camera screen? I think I'm going to get HTC to fix it then apply a protector to it.
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No scratches on any of my lenses... And this phone goes through my daughter. Oo
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It feel out of my sweater's pocket right onto the blacktop as I was getting out of my car. Minor scratches on top left and bottom right on the back side. Oh well. I'll have to be more careful.
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termleech said:
I agree on the camera screen. Mine has a couple scratches as well. Never had any other phone do that. However the rest of the phone is scratch free which is even more strange. What protector are you using on the camera screen? I think I'm going to get HTC to fix it then apply a protector to it.
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I thought I had a ton of scratches on my lens,I would wipe it off with a soft cloth and they wouldn't wipe off. Well today while sitting bored I just took my sleeve and rubbed with some pressure for a good 5 minutes. All those marks that looked like scratches all came of . Might try some alcohol on a qtip when I get home.
going back to the original op issue. I use the dot case when not biking and I use a otter box defender case mounted to the handle bars when riding. So far the otter box works very nice and does not come off on the bike ride. It takes around a minute to put the phone in the case every ride, but nothing to long.
one added bonus about the mounted otter box and m8. When listing to a talk podcast I sometimes do not use headphones, the speakers are plenty loud.