Anybody notice the screen gets rid of fingerprints? - One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

OK. So i just got my phone a week or so ago. I'm used to fingerprints on my phones screen. When I'm at the office, I leave my phone alone while I work. I noticed my M8's screen was clean when I picked it up after a couple hours. Then I kept noticing the same thing over and over again. I'd leave the screen with numerous fingerprints. and hours later, they'd be gone. And the screen looked like it was cleaned with windex. It looked super clean. Am I missing something? Is this a feature of the screen? I'm just baffled and amazed but it keeps happening. I keep finding my phones screen clean. Either way. I'm loving it.
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Could it just be that your workmates are just picking your phone up with their sweaty paws to admire it and then cleaning it to hid the evidence?

No its not that... I'm dead serious... My phone is just sitting next to me for hours while I work and the screen just cleans itself its very perplexing.
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Mine didn't you must have gotten a special one
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Lmao I also notice it to I forget to clean my screen then wen I look the screen is clean
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daorderdillon said:
Lmao I also notice it to I forget to clean my screen then wen I look the screen is clean
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Are you serious or are you just messing around?? Because Im dead serious.. This has me pretty confused and amazed at the same time. I don't know what to make of it. But it happens every time... F**k it I'm loving it lol
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uzii305 said:
Are you serious or are you just messing around?? Because Im dead serious.. This has me pretty confused and amazed at the same time. I don't know what to make of it. But it happens every time... F**k it I'm loving it lol
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Never notice until u brought it up I know my pocket don't clean it and I have no screen protector on but it's clean again this morning
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I kind of notice the same thing. I was thinking that, since I am so used to clean my old One M7, I do it out of habit. Strange thing

Wow if u ain't focus u won't notice it
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Okay. I thought this was crazy when I read it... but it's not. lol.
I am usually having to clean the screen on my jeans or whatever is handy... but not with this phone. Yes there are fingerprints... but when I just leave it alone and put it away... next time I grab it... the prints are gone. Maybe there is a coating of some sort on it? Anyway, it's pretty nice to not always have to clean the screen.
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I've noticed that and the Screen also doesn't smear, which is great coming from the GS4.
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[Q] Can you fix a stuck pixel on AMOLED screen?

Just noticed on my phone earlier when i unlocked it that i hat a red dot near the bottom. Ran a pixel test i found on the market and it shows up on any background and my brightness setting doesn't affect it. Is there any way i can fix this?
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Press hard on the screen where the stuck pixel is so the screen distorts in that area and hold for 10 or so seconds. Thats how ive done it for my lcd monitors and its worked.
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EpicPie said:
Press hard on the screen where the stuck pixel is so the screen distorts in that area and hold for 10 or so seconds. Thats how ive done it for my lcd monitors and its worked.
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I wouldn't do it...
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EpicPie said:
Press hard on the screen where the stuck pixel is so the screen distorts in that area and hold for 10 or so seconds. Thats how ive done it for my lcd monitors and its worked.
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That wouldn't work anyways cause the screen it under a hard glass cover. Also its not a true lcd screen its an oled screen
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Maybe an app could be developed that uses the device gpu/cpu to mimic the effects of Pixel Tuneup?
I can't link because i'm new, but it's pixeltuneup[dot]com.
Just a thought. If this turns out to be a widespread issue, a simple app might be something people would pay a buck or two for. From what I understand, PT just puts out a calibrated video signal that is good at fixing pixel issues.
Ill have to give that a look and maybe contact the developer. Its not that bad of a problem but i always find myself staring at it lol
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So does anyone else have a possible idea? I've looked all over Google recently and can't find much about fixing oled screens.
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I supposed you've tried the screen calibrators that flash a whole bunch of colors. Thats would really be my only advice. If it doesn't work out a warranty replacement would be my last resort
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Yea I've tried a few if those already and left each one run for about an hour. As for a replacement i wouldn't be able to do since i just got this one after my last one broke. Also I've have this phone for a little over one month or so :/
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Gorlan398 said:
Yea I've tried a few if those already and left each one run for about an hour. As for a replacement i wouldn't be able to do since i just got this one after my last one broke. Also I've have this phone for a little over one month or so :/
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So why can't you get a replacement ? The phone is to be free of defects for a year, even if you already replaced it. Stuck pixels are a manufacturing defect which is covered under the warranty. If you got it in store, go back to the store. If you got it from 611 or online call the 1800 number and tell them.
Ah ok i see what you mean now. My next issue would be to find a stock 2.3.6 Rom
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GUESS Im lucky??

I was going to be late for class (university) so i packed my stuff and got ready to leave, i was just leaving when i remembered ive had forgotten my car keys in my room.. so i rushed to 2nd floor. I was on top and guess what? My GN2 falls out of my pocket and rolls down the stairs.. i just freezed there and thought omfg my phone wont survive that.. when i took my phone, everything was ok.. nog a single scratch or **** lolololololol i was happy xDDD
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and the thesis of this thread is?
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KLUVJ said:
and the thesis of this thread is?
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This is XDA, the place where thesis doesn't exist
Simply reinforces how useless drop test videos are. It's all luck. I've been very very lucky with dropping my phone myself
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I also had one. It was only a foot. But it has deformed a bit near top left corner.
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I guess the stairs-carpet helped at some point.. but hey I think we do feel your emotion
Good news for you then. Remember dropping my first mobile a Motorola A835 and these were a size-able beast. I had dropped it down a flight of 12 course concrete steps. It bounced like a ball of 4 of the steps, then, when it hit the bottom, the phone made a sharp left into a hedge while the battery cover made a sharp right down a shallow drain. The phone worked great. It only had a scuff on the edge and scratch on the screen :victory:
Lucky for the carpet I'd say. The phone would have died if you'd done that on concrete stairs like in a car park or something.
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It was just luck + carpet.. but i cant tell u how happy that i was xD
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Thanks for this, I'm off to throw my phone down the stairs.
Yes u r!! Thats the whole reason why i use otterbox defender for this baby!!
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Haha the otherday I threw my note on the bed and it boinked off face down to the floor I thought there goes the screen but it survived without a scratch
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Haha the otherday I threw my note on the bed and it boinked off face down to the floor I thought there goes the screen but it survived without a scratch
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I know that feeling m8 xD
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dropped phone
yeah, i've dropped mine on accident a couple of times without a scratch.

Who has installed zagg extreme screen protector

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How long did you leave your device turned off before installing the screen protector?and once installed how long before you turned your device back on?from a 1 to 10 what would you rank the zagg extreme screen protector. Thanks
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rp56 said:
How long did you leave your device turned off before installing the screen protector?and once installed how long before you turned your device back on?from a 1 to 10 what would you rank the zagg extreme screen protector. Thanks
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Installed it straight out of the box... turned it on minutes after installing it. I would give it at least an 8.
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Installed it straight out of the box... turned it on minutes after installing it. I would give it at least an 8.
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How long has it been on your device?Is it noticeable thick? Thanks.
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rp56 said:
How long has it been on your device?Is it noticeable thick? Thanks.
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I've only had the device about a week... And no, it's not noticeably thick. You can tell it's there, but it's very smooth; I personally almost prefer using my screen with this rather than with just the bare glass.
I have the invisi-shield extreme and I like it... it's not really thick or anything and it's like a insurance in protecting your phone... the only thing I had a problem with is... there is this spot on the phone that arches over the home button and there is a small space between the button and the shield.... well it just so happened I was getting out the car heading in to work was getting all my stuff together and I dropped my keys which had a small lock on it for my backpack... and it hit perfectly on that spot and shattered my screen from that point and cracking lines went up the screen... I was irritated at first.... but got my replacement with my insurance policy and got my extreme shield transferred over to that one... but other than that little weak spot it's a really good protector and doesn't affect the screen touch at all... hope this helps your decision
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Can the "Verizon 4GLTE" logo be rubbed off? Anyone willing to try?

So the "Beatsaudio" logo can be rubbed off with non-acetone nail polish remover, and not damage the phone at all.
I'm just wondering, can the "Verizon 4GLTE" logo be rubbed off, or is it etched? Anyone willing to try?
Before you call me crazy, here's a photo of a Sprint HTC One with the "Beatsaudio" logo rubbed off. The Sprint HTC One does not have a "Sprint" logo so it was never there to begin with.
I think it is...sexy...naked...ooooh.
I dont want to be the guinea pig but you can clearly feel that these logos are screen printed on or something and not etched, so I would assume they could come off.
Go to best buy and try it on theirs...
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dottat said:
Go to best buy and try it on theirs...
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Lol love it! And if they question you tell them you were just trying to clean their ****.
josh995 said:
So the "Beatsaudio" logo can be rubbed off with non-acetone nail polish remover, and not damage the phone at all.
I'm just wondering, can the "Verizon 4GLTE" logo be rubbed off, or is it etched? Anyone willing to try?
Before you call me crazy, here's a photo of a Sprint HTC One with the "Beatsaudio" logo rubbed off. The Sprint HTC One does not have a "Sprint" logo so it was never there to begin with.
I think it is...sexy...naked...ooooh.
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it will come off..
cleanly though, another story, I agree though, would love to ridit.
It feels similar to the Beats print, so I assume it could be removed similarly. Not willing to try on my own device, though. A non-clear case will cover it right up, anyway.
Try Goof off. It wont harm the aluminum(as long as thats what it is and it isnt coated) and it should get rid of the logo's just dont get it on the screen and be careful with it. This stuff will melt plastic(slowly), so dont get it on anything plastic. Just put it on a paper towel and wipe it off(if it will). If it will come off, it will start to smear....then you know it will. Just slowly get it off by using more goof off a little bit at a time.
Well thats my idea. I take no responsibility for any harm done to your device! LOL
I definitely won't be trying it on my shiney new One, but I will admit that is SEXXXY without the logos on the back.
I must be one of the only people who don't care about things like this...
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It feels like the VeriSign logos will begin to rub off and get scratched on all their own with time. I'm not willing to try it yet either but feels and looks plausible lol
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cstrife999 said:
I must be one of the only people who don't care about things like this...
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Some people do, some people don't. I wouldn't say that I care that it's there, it doesn't affect the way the phone works, but if it's removable, I'll remove it. I removed the badges/emblems from my car and truck, because I think they look better without them. Same sort of thing with the Verizon 4G LTE logo. It's just a preference.
I'll take the chance and try it once I get my One and will update everyone on the method I used and photos.
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Some people do, some people don't. I wouldn't say that I care that it's there, it doesn't affect the way the phone works, but if it's removable, I'll remove it. I removed the badges from my car and truck, because I think they look better without them. Same sort of thing with the Verizon 4G LTE logo. It's just a preference.
I'll take the chance and try it once I get my One and will update everyone on the method I used and photos.
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True that to each their own. Sorry about my tone didn't sleep enough.
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cstrife999 said:
I must be one of the only people who don't care about things like this...
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You and me both.
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bjaxon said:
You and me both.
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^^^ Again, personal preference.
I just tried with Goo Gone. No luck. Nothing came off.
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I honestly hate it. I'll take it for the team later tonight. Gotta go buy the goods first.
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Sharp plastic razor blade maybe...
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dottat said:
Sharp plastic razor blade maybe...
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From what I read, people used non acetone nail polish remover. I know for sure it removes the 'beatsaudio' but not sure if it will remove the Verizon logo.
I'd try it but I haven't got my One yet
well we already KNOW that the beats audio logo can come off. just need to find out what gets the vzw one off. Will doing this ruin my warranty that I bought from squaretrade though? I'd love a clean back but not at the expense of zero backup plan...
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I must be one of the only people who don't care about things like this...
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Agreed.. the whole logo thing doesn't really bother me either.

[Q] Drop

Hello,
I would like to know if it's possible that, after a fall of 3 feet on a wooden floor, a component or anything else on my HTC One (m8) has been broken and made the device a little bit slow?
I'm a little paranoid about that, so thanks in advance for the answer.
Highly doubt it but anything is possible.
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A broken component or a system damage wouldn't have bigger consequences?
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A broken component or a system damage wouldn't have bigger consequences?
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Correct. Like if you dropped it and it wouldn't turn on.
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This is a pretty ambiguous question. I've seen phones survive 6 foot drops but not a simple 2 ft slip of the hand. I'll just comment on the build quality, and will say that it is top notch.
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Thanks for your answers. I checked everything as the camera, LED, vibrate, gyro... and everything seems fine, so I come to the conclusion that it's is a coincidence. And I trust the amazing built quality of the M8.

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