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There is an awful lot of dust building up in the bottom left corner of my screen making it really hard to see the screen excpecially when im outside.
Anyone ever have this issue or know an easy way how i can get it out of there?
I have a good bit of dust above the back and search keys. It's starting to get annoying. Especially on black backgrounds.
My 3rd generation iPod touch had the same problem. But I have the 4th gen and there's no dust whatsoever. But I'm pretty sure the screen and glass are fused together somehow.
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I have this same issue on my old phone (D2), there's dust underneath the top layer of the screen that I can't seem to get out. Would definitely be interested in a solution for this.
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Dust in my screen, all we are is dust in my screen, yaaaa all we are is dust in my screen!
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Same problem here but in the top left and now middle of the screen. When I had my Storm I took it in for this and they did replace the phone for me. Right now though I finally got a good dinc after two bad refurbished ones so I think I may hold onto it until my warranty runs out then take it apart and try to clean the dust out myself. From the disassembly videos it looks pretty easy but my only concern is that there is a missing (probably just a foam strip) and this will keep happening. I'd be interested to hear of other people with the same issue and their fixes. The dust is pretty annoying for me too, and especially noticeable in the sun.
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Do you guys use invisishield? With my shield an silicone case. , my phone is completely encased.
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I like to run all my stuff nude. No case, no screen protector. Save for my iPad, it has the Apple case so its easier to type on. No screen protection though. I prefer the feel of the glass.
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BrettApple said:
I like to run all my stuff nude. No case, no screen protector. Save for my iPad, it has the Apple case so its easier to type on. No screen protection though. I prefer the feel of the glass.
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The shield is awesome, well worth it. Feels great and does not scratch. The silicone has saved my bacon more than once. Phone looks brand new, had it since day one.
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+1 for screen protector (invisishield is too sticky for me, I like the cheap ones). But if you can't get dust out with compressed air I know I've spilled many solvents on my screen and haven't dissolved it yet (nearly have my Chem degree)
luke1987 said:
+1 for screen protector (invisishield is too sticky for me, I like the cheap ones). But if you can't get dust out with compressed air I know I've spilled many solvents on my screen and haven't dissolved it yet (nearly have my Chem degree)
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My invisishield is not sticky at all, almost a lubed feel. Its amazing. I like it cause it doesnt scratch and its harder to fingerprint.
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Dust in my screen, all we are is dust in my screen, yaaaa all we are is dust in my screen!
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dust in the screen, dust in the screen, looking like a fool with dust in your screen!!
Sorry im a loser
I had an invisible shield for a few months. It was ok, but it started getting dents in it. And they were annoying. Ive been without a screen protector for about 5 months now. And it hasn't scratched the screen at all. There is some scratches on the bottom right corner, but that's just the glass. Not on the screen part. I've even put it in my pocket with my keys a few times on accident.
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incubus26jc said:
dust in the screen, dust in the screen, looking like a fool with dust in your screen!!
Sorry im a loser
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Lol, i was just thinking of the old song by kansas when i read this post!
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Ok, here's a picture.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3683218/HTC_Incredible_Dust.JPG
Damn. Same thing on the D2 I'm getting rid of, not that much dust though. Anyone have any ideas to get that **** out?
I'm fighting with this issue as well, I never had a problem until the glass shattered and i took it apart and replaced it. A couple of weeks ago I took the phone apart again, dusted the screen & glass and put it back together with a piece of tape where I thought the dust would accumulate, to no avail.
My next idea is to find an extremely thin, black, rubberized material to wedge between the glass and the bezel. I have a feeling that there is some kind of lining missing.. Not sure what I wanna use just yet though for this.
Either way I have to take apart the phone one more time to get the dust out. Ill have to have my gf's phone with me to compare as well, maybe see if I can straight up see a piece in hers that isn't in mine.
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I'm fighting with this issue as well, I never had a problem until the glass shattered and i took it apart and replaced it. A couple of weeks ago I took the phone apart again, dusted the screen & glass and put it back together with a piece of tape where I thought the dust would accumulate, to no avail.
My next idea is to find an extremely thin, black, rubberized material to wedge between the glass and the bezel. I have a feeling that there is some kind of lining missing.. Not sure what I wanna use just yet though for this.
Either way I have to take apart the phone one more time to get the dust out. Ill have to have my gf's phone with me to compare as well, maybe see if I can straight up see a piece in hers that isn't in mine.
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Please post up when you compare the two or figure out a way to seal the dust out. None of the other replacement incredibles I've had ever got any dust in them, and this one just keeps getting worse.
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None of the other replacement incredibles I've had ever got any dust in them, and this one just keeps getting worse.
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Just for the record. My friend has an SLCD model and his doesn't have any dust. Mine is an original AMOLED (Manufactured 4/2/2010). Got it on launch day (4/29/2010). And I believe he got his in November.
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I dont have any dust... weird.
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My SGS2 was sitting on a counter next to a lit candle. Someone blew out the candle and managed to get wax on the screen. I was able to get the wax off pretty easily but it left behind this residue that I cannot seem to get off, no matter how hard I try. When the screen is 100% clean you cannot see it. But after one wipe of your finger the smudges are blatantly noticeable and even have a texture to them.
I have tried everything from Windex to Goo-Gone and nothing works. At this point I'm thinking about treating it as a scratch and polishing the screen in an effort to remove the residue. I have looked at a few different techniques and I'm not sure which one to try.
I saw a thread on another forum mentioning using toothpaste and a paper towel to scrub the screen and polish it. I'd like to give this a try but I'm nervous about permanently damaging the glass by making it foggy.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks for any info!
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Well after trying just about everything to get the wax residue off I finally resorted to what I feared the most, a razor blade. And much to my surprise it worked flawlessly. I held the razor blade at a 45 degree angle and just went to town scraping the screen. It was able to get underneath all the residue and any remnants of the wax. After scraping with the razor blade then wiping the screen with an alcohol wipe a few times my screen now looks and feels like it just came out of the packaging. And the razor blade didn't leave a single scratch on the screen.
What didn't work:
- Toothpaste and paper towel
- Alcohol wipes
- Dish soap and paper towel
- Damp paper towel heated in the microwave for up to 2 minutes
- 50/50 mixture of distilled white vinegar and water applied with paper towel
Tooth paste wont fog up your screen trust me i do it all the time. But what i do is use this spray you can buy at your local best buy called Monster
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Interesting.
I'll give it a try. Thanks!
sn0warmy said:
Interesting.
I'll give it a try. Thanks!
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Let us know if Monster or the toothpaste works. This will be pretty interesting.
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Interesting.
I'll give it a try. Thanks!
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If that don't work, get a wet paper towel/shammy cloth. Wet and microwave it for about a minute, then vigorously rub the screen with the heated cloth. This will remove the wax residue.
How about using a hair dryer to melt it first, or at least make it pliable enough to remove?
I think I'm going to try the wet/heated paper towel trick first. If that doesn't work I will resort to the toothpaste/paper towel.
If neither of these tactics work I will just drink beer.
I'm going to give this a shot when I get home from work in 45 minutes. I'll keep yuo guys posted.
sixfoot7 - I'm hesitant to take extreme heat to my phone. Especially since I do not want to melt the glue holding the screen to the bezel.
Thanks for the input.
Microfiber cloth usually one that comes with a screen protector. 90 % isopropyl alcohol and distilled water mixture. Should give the screen a good cleaning. I think you can use and tv screen cleaner as well. Monster brand cleaner.
You needed 90% iso alcohol
just try
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Most degreasers like dishwashing soap should remove it. Strips car wax like magic
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I gave the hot/wet paper towel trick a shot but it did nothing. I tried this like 5 times with no positive results.
So I wiped the hell out of the screen with toothpaste and paper towel. At first I thought it solved the problem but after I cleaned it all off and dried the screen it was clear that all I did was smear this crap onto a bigger portion of the screen. Now the entire bottom half of the screen feels like it has one of those glare-free screen protectors on it.
It's strange because you can't see it at all. It looks 100% fine. But it's almost sticky to the touch.
Tonight I will try using 90% iso alcohol, distilled water, and a microfiber towel.
We have some dish soap here in the office so I will give that a try right now.
After spending about 5 minutes rubbing dish soap on the screen with paper towel, I'm happy to post that this has been the best solution so far. It appears to have gotten rid of a lot of the residue left from the candle wax. However, here is still a little bit caked onto the screen.
Tonight I am going to give the alcohol/distilled water/micro fiber cloth a shot to remove the rest. I'll let you guys know how it turns out.
It really is crazy to me how difficult this process has been.
But one key takeaway that I think everyone should know is that after using the streak free dish soap, I'm finding it nearly impossible to leave any fingerprints or marks on the screen after using it. So for those plagued with finger prints and smudges on your screen, I recommend giving it a good scrub with some dish soap and you'll find that the screen will look spotless even after heavy use.
sn0warmy said:
After spending about 5 minutes rubbing dish soap on the screen with paper towel, I'm happy to post that this has been the best solution so far. It appears to have gotten rid of a lot of the residue left from the candle wax. However, here is still a little bit caked onto the screen.
Tonight I am going to give the alcohol/distilled water/micro fiber cloth a shot to remove the rest. I'll let you guys know how it turns out.
It really is crazy to me how difficult this process has been.
But one key takeaway that I think everyone should know is that after using the streak free dish soap, I'm finding it nearly impossible to leave any fingerprints or marks on the screen after using it. So for those plagued with finger prints and smudges on your screen, I recommend giving it a good scrub with some dish soap and you'll find that the screen will look spotless even after heavy use.
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make sure you get a screen protector as well it could of been worse than what you had and actually damaged the screen.
I actually found some 80% iso alcohol wipes in the first aid kit here in the office. I wiped the screen with 3 of them until each of them were completely dry. This appears to have finally solved the problem.
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make sure you get a screen protector as well it could of been worse than what you had and actually damaged the screen.
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Yeah, I've never been a fan of screen protectors but after this nightmare I'll be picking one up tonight.
Just thought I'd add that it's standard practice to remove things from glass with a razor blade. One of those standard flat ones. Razor blades work for removing stickers from windows or mirrors and any other crud or buildup. They work quick and very well. Also, they don't scrach the glass unless you hold them at 90 degrees and scrape.
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Just thought I'd add that it's standard practice to remove things from glass with a razor blade. One of those standard flat ones. Razor blades work for removing stickers from windows or mirrors and any other crud or buildup. They work quick and very well. Also, they don't scrach the glass unless you hold them at 90 degrees and scrape.
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I know this is true for standard glass. I used a razor blade to remove the tint from the windows of one of my cars and it worked well without showing any scratches.
But is the Gorilla Glass true "glass"?
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Well now that the phone has been sitting for a bit, I went to use it again and the screen is back to having a sticky feel to it! Now the texture is just more spread out across the screen. I am truly stumped at this point. I am close to shelling out for a damn screen replacement.
Final update: the razor blade did the trick. I have updated the OP with the solution and the tactics that failed in hopes that it might help someone with similar issues down the road.
Learned. Thanks.
Not sure if we have an oleophobic coating on our screens, but any alcohol solution would remove that coating. I would avoid putting alcohol on the screen as well as ammonia based solutions such as Windex. Just a heads up.
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Like an idiot, I dropped my phone this morning flat on its screen. :thumbdown::thumbdown:
First, has anyone replaced just the glass? was it hard? tips? tricks?
Second, can anyone recommend a site to buy just the glass?
I have faith in you XDA to help me out. Thank you so much!!!
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There are a few vids on youtube that show the process. It's pretty straight forward. The only hard part looks to be heating the glass to remove it.
The new digitizer is fairly cheap though. I've seen them at a few online stores such as Amazon, click me.
YouTube Vid, click me
PacerguyDon said:
There are a few vids on youtube that show the process. It's pretty straight forward. The only hard part looks to be heating the glass to remove it.
The new digitizer is fairly cheap though. I've seen them at a few online stores such as Amazon, click me.
YouTube Vid, click me
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Thanks for the info. I did do some research for a quick bit but I've been at work all day so I can't do much till I get home.
I've taken apart a few phones in my lifetime so I'm not too worried. Plus my deductible is 100 so if it doesn't work out I'll be out 20 something dollars + deductible if it does work out, I save 80 and don't have to use my last insurance claim
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also, does anyone know how to glue the new digitizer on?
I'm gonna bump this since I just did this yesterday. I'll post more details on it but as of now all I have to say is that heating the glass and screen isn't as easy as the video shows.. Its a pain in the rear and I thought I broke my screen a few times. Also from the heat my lcd separated in 5 layers.
Only tip I have for others is take your time. This process should take about 3 or 4 hours for someone doing it the first time.
Also the video doesn't show it but when disconnecting the ribbons, they have a yellow tape over them that you have to remove first and the screen has a silver tape on the back that you have to remove.
Taking apart the phone is really simple, like I said the only hard part was heating the digitizer and lcd screen.
If anyone has any questions feel free to ask
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Thanks for the follow up. I thought heating the screen was going to be the hard part. Did you use a heat gun or a hair dryer? I have a heat gun, but I'm almost afraid that it may be to hot, and melt something that it shouldn't
Guys I have done many screen repairs. Please just make sure you can do this in the most sterile area. The last thing you want is dust under the screen after all your hard work. Also I recommend gloves or finger tip covers so you do not get finger prints in between the screens.
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zax10 said:
Guys I have done many screen repairs. Please just make sure you can do this in the most sterile area. The last thing you want is dust under the screen after all your hard work. Also I recommend gloves or finger tip covers so you do not get finger prints in between the screens.
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I have done many HTC 6800's and it went quite well.
If I had a screen shattered as bad as the one in the U Tube vid, I would put some high temp heat glue on the worst parts BUT avoid getting any of it near the edges or where it might run through the cracks onto the digitizer.
Use the hot air blower on low or a hair dryer on high and blow away from the middle in long even strokes.
An old metal serving turntable would help or a lazy Susan made of wood NOT plastic.
And like zax10 advised, keep it clean and avoid getting any skin oil from your fingers on the surfaces.
Most kits include the adhesive for re assembly.
Enjoy...
PacerguyDon said:
Thanks for the follow up. I thought heating the screen was going to be the hard part. Did you use a heat gun or a hair dryer? I have a heat gun, but I'm almost afraid that it may be to hot, and melt something that it shouldn't
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I used a heat gun but I think a hair dryer would work better.. The heat gun heater up the metal a little too hot and the glue wasn't even that soft yet.. A hair dryer would probably take longer but soften up the glue faster.
cac2us said:
I have done many HTC 6800's and it went quite well.
If I had a screen shattered as bad as the one in the U Tube vid, I would put some high temp heat glue on the worst parts BUT avoid getting any of it near the edges or where it might run through the cracks onto the digitizer.
Use the hot air blower on low or a hair dryer on high and blow away from the middle in long even strokes.
An old metal serving turntable would help or a lazy Susan made of wood NOT plastic.
And like zax10 advised, keep it clean and avoid getting any skin oil from your fingers on the surfaces.
Most kits include the adhesive for re assembly.
Enjoy...
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If that isn't acomplishable, you can use a soft glass cleaning cloth and a compressor/air blower
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Ok first of all....I didn't think it through and therefore was being stupid on that day but anyways, down to the question. Ok, so I pulled off my screen protector, I noticed I had a few micro scratches (OCD is crazy and I was the few that could acutally notice it). I decided to wax the scratches off. Sadly, it didn't work and the worst part is that I got it into the cracks of my phones. Such as the edges of the bezel, around the earpiece, and home button. Now I see the a white line (wax) from where it and stayed there. I have attempted to remove it with cleaning alchohol and tooth brushes but to no avail. Does anyone know of a way to get this stuff out?
Thanks, yo
Screen scratches can't never leave unless you actually replace the screen lol. Maybe 10 years they will be a magic potion to heal the cracks but nothing yet, maybe that should be my invention!!
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I have the same dirt looking things between the glass and plastic but I couldn't get it off.. what really helps to keep it clean is a good case that covers the cracks.
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daxecutioner24 said:
Screen scratches can't never leave unless you actually replace the screen lol. Maybe 10 years they will be a magic potion to heal the cracks but nothing yet, maybe that should be my invention!!
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I'm not talking about scratches but about the gunk that gets in between the cracks and crevices of the screen such as the space around the home button and bezel/screen edge.
I got some of it out with Goo Gone
I was in my school's library (office aid) and I saw some of that and decided to give it a go. It worked pretty good. However, I'll see how well it works after it dries and stays for a day. Crossing fingers right now.
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I'm not talking about scratches but about the gunk that gets in between the cracks and crevices of the screen such as the space around the home button and bezel/screen edge.
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I'm talking about how you should of just let the scratches be which led to This predicament, it's all good hope it works out.
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daxecutioner24 said:
I'm talking about how you should of just let the scratches be which led to This predicament, it's all good hope it works out.
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Ah my bad. Well I am, I mean there is nothing really that you can do to the screen to the the scratches off (unless you want to replace the screen or sand it out, which is a waste for just a few scratches). Luckily the Goo Gone is working. But there are a few bits of leftover white wax that is left on the edge of the screen and around the earpiece. Still annoys the heck out of me (hard core OCD with it) so I'll continue working on it but glad it works. Well, at least it is better then it was.
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Ah my bad. Well I am, I mean there is nothing really that you can do to the screen to the the scratches off (unless you want to replace the screen or sand it out, which is a waste for just a few scratches). Luckily the Goo Gone is working. But there are a few bits of leftover white wax that is left on the edge of the screen and around the earpiece. Still annoys the heck out of me (hard core OCD with it) so I'll continue working on it but glad it works. Well, at least it is better then it was.
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Yeah I wouldn't call myself OCD but I understand how it is. I think a scratch would really bothered me but eventually ill get over it, hopefully that remaining wax is gets off keep trying lol
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My daughter splashed some milk on my phone and never told me (her brother turned her in a couple of days later). It dried much the same way in little cracks and spaces. A wooden toothpick did wonders.
I have a white s3 and the screen just insnt the same anymore it gets dirty really quick fingerprints, smudge marks and my sisters blue one is smooth and my finger just glides across it. I've had my s3 longer but I don't think it should matter. I've read threads about some coating wearing off and I'm not sure what it is. Would samsung or tmobile send a replacement if I tell them about this issue? Or what could I do and what could have caused this thanks
Thanks
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Should of used a screen protector
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genardas said:
I have a white s3 and the screen just insnt the same anymore it gets dirty really quick fingerprints, smudge marks and my sisters blue one is smooth and my finger just glides across it. I've had my s3 longer but I don't think it should matter. I've read threads about some coating wearing off and I'm not sure what it is. Would samsung or tmobile send a replacement if I tell them about this issue? Or what could I do and what could have caused this thanks
Thanks
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Can't hurt to call them and ask :good:
If you do get a new one, I recommend getting a good screen protector so you don't have to worry about this again!
My phone was the same I'm a mechanic and get all kinds of chemicals on my hands and then my phone but at the end of the day I started cleaning my screen with this armor all car wax it's a wet or dry fast wax comes in a bottle like windex and it's like new again maybe a bad idea but no negative effects on mine yet.
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Wash your hands before touching your phone or wear gloves..
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ddizzy81 said:
Should of used a screen protector
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rener78 said:
Wash your hands before touching your phone or wear gloves..
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Easy to say on your end but when you run your own shop and all your business is phone calls I can't wash my hands for five minute every half hour I'd get nothing done not to mention your comment does not help at all and is border line trolling
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Easy to say on your end but when you run your own shop and all your business is phone calls I can't wash my hands for five minute every half hour I'd get nothing done not to mention your comment does not help at all and is border line trolling
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37795238
S3 screen not smooth and fingerprints.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37795238
S3 screen not smooth and fingerprints.
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Lol that guy, I understand use a screen protecter, wash your hands, don't put your keys in your pocket all that stuff I was just letting him know how to fix once you've already trashed your screen not how to prevent it.
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Tbh I don't use a screen protector and my screen is always smooth :kanyeshrug:
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Could it be that the oleophobic coating wore off? I read this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1711761 and people were saying that their screen wasnt smooth.
I also found this oleophobic coating kit. Could this potentially fix it? http://www.amazon.com/API-Fingerpri...1360793543&sr=1-1&keywords=oleophobic+coating
or should I just buy a screen protector and would that fix it? Recommendations?
Thanks?
I doubt your carrier would fix this problem of yours because it's not a mistake of theirs, they'd only fix the phone or screen if it was a manufacturer problem, which it clearly isn't.. if I were you, I'd do an insurance claim on your phone, pay $100 or whatever you're supposed to pay, get yourself a new s3 and sell the one you have now for as much as you can get out of it..
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I doubt your carrier would fix this problem of yours because it's not a mistake of theirs, they'd only fix the phone or screen if it was a manufacturer problem, which it clearly isn't.. if I were you, I'd do an insurance claim on your phone, pay $100 or whatever you're supposed to pay, get yourself a new s3 and sell the one you have now for as much as you can get out of it..
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Ummm....I think that's insurance fraud. When you do an insurance claim you have to return the one that's broken if I'm not mistaken. Otherwise if you claim is as "lost" or "stolen", or even anything else, they deactivate the imei so it can't be used. I'd be pissed if I bought a phone that was blocked from a person like that. Be careful about the advice you give. Its a similar concept if you do a warranty exchange through Tmobile. They expect their device back otherwise you get charged the restocking fee.
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Generally all touchscreen phones will have fingerprints after awhile. Mine didn't till after a couple weeks ago did then they started showing up.
It is what it is. Either wash your hands all the time or get a good screen protector. Really is that simple.
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My wife's white s3 has the same issues, but not my blue one. I am going to change the outer glass/screen on the phone, and then add a screen protector. Hopefully it is not the digitizer. The issue is that the area at the bottom left side of the screen has to be pressed hard for a response, sometimes it goes into things when swipe as if a had taped on those only.
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genardas said:
I have a white s3 and the screen just insnt the same anymore it gets dirty really quick fingerprints, smudge marks and my sisters blue one is smooth and my finger just glides across it. I've had my s3 longer but I don't think it should matter. I've read threads about some coating wearing off and I'm not sure what it is. Would samsung or tmobile send a replacement if I tell them about this issue? Or what could I do and what could have caused this thanks
Thanks
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go to Orilley's or any other car care sales place and get a small spray bottle of a detail wax.
it is not expensive, and I use the Mothers brand because of the price and results. (I also use it on my car)
spray a little on a microfiber towel, or if you don't have any, use a paper towel. Wipe the product all around on the glass area and keep wiping till the product starts to dry up. You do NOT have to press hard. After that, just wipe up the glass and you'll see it's just as good as new.
I also do the camera lens and the pictures come out MUCH, MUCH sharper!
Good Luck!
bobolinko said:
go to Orilley's or any other car care sales place and get a small spray bottle of a detail wax.
it is not expensive, and I use the Mothers brand because of the price and results. (I also use it on my car)
spray a little on a microfiber towel, or if you don't have any, use a paper towel. Wipe the product all around on the glass area and keep wiping till the product starts to dry up. You do NOT have to press hard. After that, just wipe up the glass and you'll see it's just as good as new.
I also do the camera lens and the pictures come out MUCH, MUCH sharper!
Good Luck!
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I have a bottle of TurtleWax at home...do you think that would also work?
klin1344 said:
I have a bottle of TurtleWax at home...do you think that would also work?
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yes! but don't Flood the juice.... dampen a small spot using the rag jcovering your pointer finger and rub lightly all around the glass and keep rubbing till the liquid starts to dry, but not totally dry, and wipe off the residue. be careful not to get anything in the buttons and speaker ports. You might even use painters tape to mask out the speaker and home keys till you get a feel of the procedure down. You won't have to do it too often, just when you feel the glass is getting too "sticky""
good luck!
bobolinko said:
yes! but don't Flood the juice.... dampen a small spot using the rag jcovering your pointer finger and rub lightly all around the glass and keep rubbing till the liquid starts to dry, but not totally dry, and wipe off the residue. be careful not to get anything in the buttons and speaker ports. You might even use painters tape to mask out the speaker and home keys till you get a feel of the procedure down. You won't have to do it too often, just when you feel the glass is getting too "sticky""
good luck!
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Thanks! I will try this when my screen gets too sticky. Right now it is alright, though it's not as smooth as day one.