HI, guys. I was trying to remove the scratch using toothpaste . Eventually, it get worse , the scratch is less visible now, but the oleophobic coating is damaged .... any chance to repair the coating ? Or i can only live with the damaged coating on the back ??
Once a coating is gone... well it's gone.
You can use your dry finger or palm to fine polish glass, optic coatings, etc to remove very light scratches.
Takes about 20 minutes or more depending on the scratch depth. Press firmly with a clean dry finger/palm. It's a real lot of rubbing... thousands of times.
I've done this with camera lens who's optical coating* got marred. Works if the coating hasn't been breached by the scratch.
* nearly as hard or harder than glass
blackhawk said:
Once a coating is gone... well it's gone.
You can use your dry finger or palm to fine polish glass, optic coatings, etc to remove very light scratches.
Takes about 20 minutes or more depending on the scratch depth. Press firmly with a clean dry finger/palm. It's a real lot of rubbing... thousands of times.
I've done this with camera lens who's optical coating* got marred. Works if the coating hasn't been breached by the scratch.
* nearly as hard or harder than glass
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I think the coating is damaged aleady . No remedy ? Any shop can spray/ reapply the coating again ?
Replace the cover if it really bugs you.
Should be in a good case anyway...
I am using the phone without a case. It's very nice.
I think I'll avoid attempting to repair any scratches it might collect...
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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!
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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
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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.
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...
So apparently this phone is supposed to have Gorilla Glass 3 which is supposed to protect the screen from scratches even if you deliberately try to scratch it with a key or stab it with a knife. Well that's BS. I've had my phone for about 3 weeks now and I already have one noticable scratch on the screen as well as multiple tiny, hard to see scratches on the screen and on the glass covering the camera. I don't abuse my phone, these are simply from it sliding in and out of my pocket or being set down on a table. I put my phone in my right pocket with nothing else in it so there's nothing for it to rub against. It sounds like false advertising to me. I had the same problem with my Atrix 4G which had the original Gorilla Glass.
Has anyone else this problem? Also, would I be able to exchange my phone for a new one because of this?
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So apparently this phone is supposed to have Gorilla Glass 3 which is supposed to protect the screen from scratches even if you deliberately try to scratch it with a key or stab it with a knife. Well that's BS. I've had my phone for about 3 weeks now and I already have one noticable scratch on the screen as well as multiple tiny, hard to see scratches on the screen and on the glass covering the camera. I don't abuse my phone, these are simply from it sliding in and out of my pocket or being set down on a table. I put my phone in my right pocket with nothing else in it so there's nothing for it to rub against. It sounds like false advertising to me. I had the same problem with my Atrix 4G which had the original Gorilla Glass.
Has anyone else this problem? Also, would I be able to exchange my phone for a new one because of this?
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I had mine for about 4 weeks before seeing 1 centimeter of very very litlle scrath. I've had 8 smartphones without any scratches, but the one mini seems to be more sensitive. Unfortunately I dropped the phone right on the screen last friday, making it crack...
/Anders
scratching with keys or knife is just a sham test, since iron/steel is always softer than glass. Anything with the same hardness as glass will scratch it. That means one grain of sand that got into your pocket will scratch the glass. When they start using concrete, rocks, porcelin, or ceramic knife, to test, then you can believe in the material's hardness.
Does anyone know of anyway to remove "scratches" out of the back camera lens? I do not consider it an actual scratch because it appears like its a "fine-smear" of the blue coating on the glass. I tried youtube videos of the alcohol on the Q-Tip which did not work. Any other suggestions?
blue coating?
Yes
Gdi xda i had a nice long reply for you that disappeared. Short version is that's a anti glare coating that you don't strictly need. The lens coating can be removed by polishing using a Q tip and toothpaste. I did this with my HTC M8 and It takes a long long time so just keep working at it for a good 20 - 30 minutes. Use only a spec of toothpaste and wipe off excess as you go to prevent a buildup of gunk around the lens. Only the center needs to be clear the edges don't matter. If you are not noticing any haze when taking a picture don't bother removing the coating.
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.