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Cleaning

How do you guys clean your phone? I usually use a alcohol pad and go over the front and back and wipe it off with a microfiber cloth. Think that does any damage to the phone itself?

Alcohol might be a very efficient way of removing the oleophobic coating on the screen. I prefer to use just a slightly damp microfiber cloth.

Cmmts said:
Alcohol might be a very efficient way of removing the oleophobic coating on the screen. I prefer to use just a slightly damp microfiber cloth.
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Hmm, only thing is that using just a cloth doesnt disinfect it :/

alcohol can be very aggrssive with phone and plasic part.
I use a microfiber wet cloth for "wash" and a similar microfibre cloth but dry to remove umidity.
I use the same as my samsung galaxy s and the results are very nice.

XfrostX said:
Hmm, only thing is that using just a cloth doesnt disinfect it :/
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Do you really need to disinfect your phone?

I use the same stuff I use on my LCD TV, which doesn't contain alcohol protecting the coating. I really don't wipe off my phone very often though.
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I use a slightly damp microfiber most of the time. I do have DirtRags wipes that are a little pricey but will disinfect and are safe for all electronics (no alcohol or harsh chemicals). The wipes actually work really well and leave a fresh surface with no residue.

I use bleach, and so far my phone hasn't had any problsme nkyf{} & ;-)¤{<°<<°^dv...
Terminators run on Android...

While we're on the topic of cleaning, anybody have an effective way of dealing with scratches? One popped up on the top bezel of my phone, right next to the speaker.

Why would you disinfect your phone? I usually clean mine with a damp microfibre cloth. Maybe there's a particular reason why you'd like to disinfect your phone but in my opinion there's no need for that in general.

jboonstra90 said:
Why would you disinfect your phone? I usually clean mine with a damp microfibre cloth. Maybe there's a particular reason why you'd like to disinfect your phone but in my opinion there's no need for that in general.
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He probably wants to sanitize his phone because it is a good safety practice. Think of how many things you touch, then your phone... Even if you wash your hands you will be touching your phone again which contains a lot of previous germs. I worked in the food industry before, and it was a requirement to wash your hands after each time you used your cell. Phones carry a lot more germs than people think about, simply because your touching it all the time
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Well, #1 all this germ insanity is not helping at all. In fact, our obsessive use of antimicrobials and antibiotics are creating super germs and neglecting our immune systems of vital conditioning and strengthening that can only take place by exposing your body to bacteria and virus.
And #2, the best thing you can do is wash your hands regularly and don't touch your face. Keep your fingers out of your mouth, nose, eyes, and ears. Done.
If you have these habits, no amount of chemicals on your phone or the rest of the world is going to help you. Luckily, your immune system will.
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Cmmts said:
Do you really need to disinfect your phone?
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Lol.
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rabaker07 said:
Well, #1 all this germ insanity is not helping at all. In fact, our obsessive use of antimicrobials and antibiotics are creating super germs and neglecting our immune systems of vital conditioning and strengthening that can only take place by exposing your body to bacteria and virus.
And #2, the best thing you can do is wash your hands regularly and don't touch your face. Keep your fingers out of your mouth, nose, eyes, and ears. Done.
If you have these habits, no amount of chemicals on your phone or the rest of the world is going to help you. Luckily, your immune system will.
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Wah? But i have boogers?
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I just use water and nothing else. Never worried about germs though. But I don't want any chemicals on my phone.

rabaker07 said:
Well, #1 all this germ insanity is not helping at all. In fact, our obsessive use of antimicrobials and antibiotics are creating super germs and neglecting our immune systems of vital conditioning and strengthening that can only take place by exposing your body to bacteria and virus.
And #2, the best thing you can do is wash your hands regularly and don't touch your face. Keep your fingers out of your mouth, nose, eyes, and ears. Done.
If you have these habits, no amount of chemicals on your phone or the rest of the world is going to help you. Luckily, your immune system will.
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I agree, we will die becouse of meds.. still though, i personally dont disinfect my phone but i can understand why you'd want to.. it picks up a whole lot of germs traveling around and you then put it on your face! Anyway, there's this swedish saying that goes something like "a little dirt cleanes the stomach"
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i wipe the screen on my t-shirt

yeah I guess it isn't a good idea to use alcohol pads lol, are there any screen cleaning kits you guys recommend
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@rbiter said:
Wah? But i have boogers?
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Trololololol!
Terminators run on Android...

What happened to water and a towel or something similar? Or a tshirt.
Booya!

Cleaning the HTC One X

Hi!
I'm an owner of the HTC One X and I'm also a clean freak!
I noticed that the back marks really easily and the only way of cleaning it I have found so far is to use window cleaner, but I'm worried it will damage the material. Does anybody have any ideas?
Also, dust and dirt get into the gaps between the screen and the bezel, as well as inside the front facing camera. Once again, any ideas?
I'd be happy to hear any suggestions or any other troubles people have had cleaning it.
Thank you!

ORStoner said:
Also, dust and dirt get into the gaps between the screen and the bezel, as well as inside the front facing camera. Once again, any ideas?
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I used some post-it notes and carefully cleaned out the dust. If anything gets stick in the speaker holes then you can use the sticky part of a post-it to remove it.
Don't go nuts though and really jam in the paper as you might get it stuck then tear it or you may push dust further into the phone.

There is a paper tape. It is very good suction dust >>> People still use it to suck the dust particles remaining on the screen before applying the protective sheet.
I think the measures are very good so you can remove dust in crevices on your device.

Thanks, it works!
The problem is I used a pin before and I think I've pushed a lot in too far.
I guess I messed up.

What colour phone do you have?
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I have been using "Pledge clean and dust multi-surface Original" for a couple of years to clean my notebook including the screen and and other electronics including my mobile phones it works great, also it cheap to buy, just make sure you spay a small amount onto a cloth and not on the item to be cleaned.
It says it for metal, electronic, glass and wood on the can.
http://www.ocado.com/product/50112011
John.

jameslfc5 said:
What colour phone do you have?
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I have the Grey version.

ORStoner said:
I have the Grey version.
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Can you please make some photos of the marks and tell how scratch prone is the phone.

I'm thinking if airbrushing some speckles into my white One X so that if it does get dirty, you wont be able to tell!!!

Reckless187 said:
I'm thinking if airbrushing some speckles into my white One X so that if it does get dirty, you wont be able to tell!!!
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I think an airbrushed one x would look amazing actually . I hope someone is crazy enough to do it

Idk but this product pop out my mind when I saw this thread cyber clean

ORStoner said:
I noticed that the back marks really easily and the only way of cleaning it I have found so far is to use window cleaner, but I'm worried it will damage the material. Does anybody have any ideas?
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You could test it by spraying some on an old junk CD/DVD that you don't want. The One X case is polycarbonate and so are CDs/DVDs. The exact recipe of polycarbonate isn't going to be the same but if the cleaner damages the CD/DVD then it isn't going to be a good idea to try it on the One X.

for daily cleaning the DHD official case with microfiber internals is doing wonders
sadly a little bit of the phone remains out of it like 5-10%

I got the white one x and typically use just water and microfiber cloth. If water doesn't do the trick I use eye glass solution. Seems to work fine.
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I have the white HTC One X, and I work building and fitting sheds and gates ( so a lot of dirt ). I picked up my phone after a days work and the back just got covered in dirt finger prints/smudges, and i know this sounds ridiculous, but the next day they were all gone and the phone was as clean as new... Thanks HTC for the self cleaning phone

ORStoner said:
Hi!
I'm an owner of the HTC One X and I'm also a clean freak!
I noticed that the back marks really easily and the only way of cleaning it I have found so far is to use window cleaner, but I'm worried it will damage the material. Does anybody have any ideas?
Also, dust and dirt get into the gaps between the screen and the bezel, as well as inside the front facing camera. Once again, any ideas?
I'd be happy to hear any suggestions or any other troubles people have had cleaning it.
Thank you!
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Try using 3M lint remover.
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wayne56 said:
I have the white HTC One X, and I work building and fitting sheds and gates ( so a lot of dirt ). I picked up my phone after a days work and the back just got covered in dirt finger prints/smudges, and i know this sounds ridiculous, but the next day they were all gone and the phone was as clean as new... Thanks HTC for the self cleaning phone
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and there goes my worries about getting the white one because it might get dirty very quickly

zekit said:
and there goes my worries about getting the white one because it might get dirty very quickly
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The only time I have noticed it got dirty was the first time taking it into work, once it 'self cleaned' it has never had dirt smudges on it since ( not from memory anyway), strange I know, I'm not mad...

OP, Google a product called Cyber Clean. It's similar to silly puddy. You smear it on your phone. Once you remove the goo, it picks up most of the hard to reach dust particles. You can get it at most computer stores.
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I was using some liquid eyeglass cleaner on my screen and some must have leaked in to the display. A dark grey blob started from the left of the display and gradually began moving toward the center, shrinking as it made its way across the screen. It ended up disappearing overnight and there's no sign that it was ever there. Moral of the story? 1) Be careful with liquid cleaners and 2) the display's not entirely or well sealed.

For HTC One X White users

Hi,
For all those use HTC One X - White, how do u clean your device especially the back part?
Can one ordinarily use some cotton buds and your normal alcohol? If not, what are the recommended cleaning solutions we can use?
Thanks!

Mine doesn't get dirty as it has a case but if it does I just lick my finger and wipe it off...

a bit water to wet a soft cloth would do

hahaha! same here! just wanted to know what are 'safe' solutions to use or not to use..

holyblood said:
Hi,
For all those use HTC One X - White, how do u clean your device especially the back part?
Can one ordinarily use some cotton buds and your normal alcohol? If not, what are the recommended cleaning solutions we can use?
Thanks!
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i'm using a normal eraser and it works like with pencil! simply and fast!

I just wipe it with a moisturized cloth...and it's clean as new!

I take a wizz in a small glass and use that the amonia rocks for cleaning white plastic.

Use a case so I don't have to worry about cleaning the back but any exposed part of the body can be clean very easily by wipe it with my shirt,clean as new

I spilled spicy honey, soy & garlic marinade on mine and didn't realise til after I finished cooking and it wiped right off with a lightly moistened tissue lol

Have an awesome cover on so never need to clean

i usually just am able to wipe the back cover, recently i had some blue ink on it from a leaking pen.
it didnt wipe off....after a week though it eventually seemed to fade off (I still tried to wipe daily just with my finger)

Baby wipe or my leg usually lol!

I lick mine like a little kitten, on a regular basis.

Try Brasso Gadget Cleaner. Been using since my DHD and its wonderful stuff. Works well on the white
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Brasso-New-Gadget-Care-50ml/dp/B005QOXWSW/ref=pd_cp_ce_0
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I work on the underground in London. I use the phone completely without a case and it gets extremely dirty. I use a multi surface kitchen spray. First applied to a soft kitchen tissue then onto the phone. C comes out like new every time.
Getting a case though as I dropped it in the changing rooms and scuffed the corners. But sorted that it with some emery paper and cutting compound.
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What works for me is Glasses/Screen Wipes, comes up like new!

thanks for all the suggestions! guess the simpler way of cleaning it, the better!

Why not make it dirtier instead? Would stand out from all the clean ones

holyblood said:
Hi,
For all those use HTC One X - White, how do u clean your device especially the back part?
Can one ordinarily use some cotton buds and your normal alcohol? If not, what are the recommended cleaning solutions we can use?
Thanks!
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It shouldn't need cleaning! I haven't cleaned mine once! Its only in my pocket or on a clean surface? But I guess fairy liquid or similar will clean it ok.

I tooke out my white one x from the case to clean it with a new glasses cloth cleaner, it was like new not a single mark on it. I cleaned it just be sure and now the hole mobile is two colured white and dirty white, it looks like the color has droped.
From a new looking one x to this.

cleaning white HOX?

Hey guys!
I'm wondering if there is a safe cleaning material to clean the white HOX, I mean the back side to return it to original pure white...maybe windex..Jeff..clorex..etc

Ok, I provides my method but I never recommeding you to do the same with me..
This is how I cleaned it: rinse my hands with water, pour out a bit, hold my HOX, mop around with hands, wipe it off. (while water is most effective medium to clean thing, please make sure the quantity of the water will are not enough to spills in microUSB and ear jack holes)

ahmed4never said:
Hey guys!
I'm wondering if there is a safe cleaning material to clean the white HOX, I mean the back side to return it to original pure white...maybe windex..Jeff..clorex..etc
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Ive used windex on mine before, put a little bit on the screen too, makes it all lovely again

Thanks guys I will try windex

ahmed4never said:
Thanks guys I will try windex
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I wouldn't use windex, if you must, then make sure its at least ammonia free. I'm not quite sure about the One X, but some phones have very thin layers of anti-glare/anti-fingerprint coatings applied on the screen, use of strong window cleaners can damage those layers.
I mostly use a wet micro fiber cloth and that does the job well, rarely even use soap. I suggest you start with just water and if it doesn't work, try with soap and finally move into special purpose cleaners if you must.

Rubbing alcohol will work. Wet a microfiber cloth and squeeze out excess fluid, then wipe down the device.

Fussy with your phones..........I wonder if you guys are just as fussy with your cars/houses??? :laugh:

I tried Windex ...it did the job thanks a lot guys

Haha my house is a tip. My phone is perfect!!
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what are the recommended ways to clean the screen and the device

recommended ways and materials to use to clean the device??
.I didn't see anything in the manual.
Thanks

I always steam it up with my breath and wipe it down with a micro fiber cloth.
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I normally use one of those liquid for lcd/tv and spray on the micro fiber cloth then clean the phone or tablet, maybe once a week or 2. But normally just wipe it with micro fiber cloth.

If my screens ever gets grimy, I use an alcohol wipe. Then when it's still wet, I go over it with a soft cotton towel/shirt etc.
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dont have a note 2 yet but have a GS3 and i assume both are pretty much the same like build... people that have the gray/tat color do you guys notice little dust/lints/small dirt/ crumbs on the sides of the screen?
my blue GS3 seems to have that on the sides i can see it and i use a case..i get a small paper i cut out and slide it on the side of the screen to pick out the dirt/lint ect... pretty sure you cant notice it on white version

There are many kind of glass cleanser available in the maeket, I have one and use it for my LCD, laptop and mobile. Just apply the liquid and use the accessories that are already in the pasking and follow the instructions.

Erica Williams said:
There are many kind of glass cleanser available in the maeket, I have one and use it for my LCD, laptop and mobile. Just apply the liquid and use the accessories that are already in the pasking and follow the instructions.
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Just to be clear, NEVER apply the liquid directly to the device. Only apply(spray) the liquid to the cloth, then use the cloth to wipe the device.

americasteam said:
I always steam it up with my breath and wipe it down with a micro fiber cloth.
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Classic!

lol just found something from Yahoo ANSWERS
Rubbing alcohol is the best to use on most of your phone (buttons, speaker area, etc) for getting rid of germs and oils, however on some older models that have the plastic encasement over the display you will want to use glass cleaner on that particular part or else the plastic covering may turn opaque.
I know you didn't specifically ask for this, but you may also want to occassionally clean the bottom where you connect the charger. For this, you can dip a soft bristled toothbrush in a bit of rubbing alcohol (do not immerse it) and gently brush the connection area to free up any goo or small particles that are wedged or blocking your connectors.
Another note: Never use any type of liquid behind the battery. Most phone manufacturers have a dot or line on the back behind the battery that - if gotten even remotely wet or damp - will leave a tell-tale mark. It won't hurt your phone, but if you should have an issue while it is under warranty they will assume it is water damage and won't even bother taking it apart to see otherwise.
6 years ago

someone0 said:
Just to be clear, NEVER apply the liquid directly to the device. Only apply(spray) the liquid to the cloth, then use the cloth to wipe the device.
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Indeed! This is what is written there in instructions and precautionary measurements.