My phone scratches every single time it falls down - Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Is there anyway to fix these type of scratches? Anyone having the same issues or is is just me?
i tried to post the links of the scratches but this site wont allow me to post any links....

You could stop dropping it.
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Or at least get a good case for it loke a otterbox defender

howellcp said:
You could stop dropping it.
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Its literally impossible to prevent it from dropping all the time, that white coat shouldn't be this vulnerable, as for cases I really hate using them cause they make the device look very ugly.

filthydani112 said:
Its literally impossible to prevent it from dropping all the time, that white coat shouldn't be this vulnerable, as for cases I really hate using them cause they make the device look very ugly.
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Spigen or caseology make some very nice cases...check amazon out...
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Samsung official case is fantastic

filthydani112 said:
Its literally impossible to prevent it from dropping all the time, that white coat shouldn't be this vulnerable, as for cases I really hate using them cause they make the device look very ugly.
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Really, you can't figure out an answer to your ridiculous question and reject the only two logical solution offered to you (don't drop your phone or buy a case)?

jpcalhoun said:
Really, you can't figure out an answer to your ridiculous question and reject the only two logical solution offered to you (don't drop your phone or buy a case)?
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My previous phones have fallen plenty of times without having any type of scratches, even 5 years old phones, i just expected this to endure a little better

Well then you're only option is to buy a new phone.
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filthydani112 said:
My previous phones have fallen plenty of times without having any type of scratches, even 5 years old phones, i just expected this to endure a little better
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Well, sorry the Note 4 doesn't meet your expectations. Buy a case or learn to not drop your phone.

filthydani112 said:
Is there anyway to fix these type of scratches? Anyone having the same issues or is is just me?
i tried to post the links of the scratches but this site wont allow me to post any links....
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is it the metal that's scratching? If so, someone posted a how-to on removing these scratches using a very fine grit sand paper. I'll see if I can find it if you're interested.
This isn't the post I was looking for, but i found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57749236&postcount=1

If you refuse to use a case, you can try using clear nail polish to add a protective layer (obviously not on the screen) . Barring that, you're out of luck.
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What is the material called that is soft-textured?

Well, like most G2/Z users, I am suffering from the bronzing of the soft-textured parts of our devices. I barely even use my keyboard in fear that it'll get worse. Usually I wouldn't care about such a thing but I plan on keeping this device in good condition so it has a better re-sale value. I want to sell this so I can get a dualcore device as soon as they become available.
So I want to find out what its called in hopes that I find a remedy to cure this bronzing lol. I might not find anything that can remove it, but it won't hurt to try
Thanks for any input guys.
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Its called *RUBBER*, and you keep it clean by WASHING YOUR HANDS.
dhkr234 said:
Its called *RUBBER*, and you keep it clean by WASHING YOUR HANDS.
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Actually, every review I've read says its a type of plastic, smarty. Seems to me that its too hard to be rubber. Although there are tons of various rubber formulations.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/t-mobile-g2-review/
dhkr234 said:
Its called *RUBBER*, and you keep it clean by WASHING YOUR HANDS.
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I'm sorry, but I don't always carry a sink around me.
It also usually happens to most people regardless of how clean you keep your hands.
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durps said:
Well, like most G2/Z users, I am suffering from the bronzing of the soft-textured parts of our devices. I barely even use my keyboard in fear that it'll get worse. Usually I wouldn't care about such a thing but I plan on keeping this device in good condition so it has a better re-sale value. I want to sell this so I can get a dualcore device as soon as they become available.
So I want to find out what its called in hopes that I find a remedy to cure this bronzing lol. I might not find anything that can remove it, but it won't hurt to try
Thanks for any input guys.
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It's the first time I hear about that problem. I haven't found anything on xda and Google. I probably haven't used the appropriate terms
Do you have a link or what are the usual terms that are used to describe that problem?
As far as I know it's just rubberized plastic. But if it's bronzing on its own it might be a bad batch of the plastic. This happened with a lot of products, most famously the SNES (Super Nintendo). Sometimes the chemicals won't get mixed properly, etc.
missparker76 said:
It's the first time I hear about that problem. I haven't found anything on xda and Google. I probably haven't used the appropriate terms
Do you have a link or what are the usual terms that are used to describe that problem?
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There are a couple threads about it right here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884092
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=822093
It's a super soft plastic. The more plasticizer you put in say, polyurethane, the softer it becomes. They use a similar product when prepping a car bumper before they paint it in order to increase the chance the paint will stick.
Anyway, that's my best educated guess. A soft polyurethane coating. Basically, soft paint.
Its called Soft Touch Plastic a favorite with HTC though I wouldn't know about the discoloration.
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Is it not teflon coated If not... wrong phone

Bumper case

I know that this topic has been discussed before so sorry for a repeat thread but has anyone discovered a bumper case yet for our phone or perhaps tried out a case for a different phone that fits ours?
Perhaps if we get enough people we can contact sgp about making their neo hybrid ex case for the e4gt..
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Look on ebay or google it. their are literally thousands of different bumpers for the e4gt
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Ebay does in fact have bumper cases, but none with an open back.
Modifying (cutting out the back) the existing ones from what I understand makes the surrounding edges loose.
their are a bunch on ebay that do have the back cut out cant remember who the seller/manufacturer is though. I think this is one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Smoke-Black...ccessories&hash=item35b7e3ef5a#ht_4330wt_1185
flight01 said:
their are a bunch on ebay that do have the back cut out cant remember who the seller/manufacturer is though. I think this is one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Smoke-Black...ccessories&hash=item35b7e3ef5a#ht_4330wt_1185
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If you happen to spot them please post the link. I've looked high & low & cannot find them for the E4GT.
The link you posted has the smoke backing.
I have yet to see a bumper case despite searching ebay and Google... Maybe I'm just missing them?
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Czarnickoli said:
I have yet to see a bumper case despite searching ebay and Google... Maybe I'm just missing them?
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Ebay has them but again all of them have a backing
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l2736&_nkw=bumper+case+samsung+epic+touch
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Ebay has them but again all of them have a backing
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l2736&_nkw=bumper+case+samsung+epic+touch
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I've got three of these (there as cheap as 3.50 shipped if you dig), the green/clear, black/clear and a frost/frost. I've got a white/clear on the way for my white ET4G. I like them personally. Not exactly like the iPhone bumper cases but close enough.
Pictures speak volumes. Can take more if wanted/needed of the other colors.
Epic Touch 4G by kcsquid, on Flickr
Epic Touch 4G by kcsquid, on Flickr
They actually look pretty good in the photos. How is it for keeping the phone thin?
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That case looks amazing. Just what I was looking for. But when I search on Ebay all of them have a back to them, it seems like your case is the bumper only. I can't find one like yours anywhere on Ebay. Help please
Czarnickoli said:
They actually look pretty good in the photos. How is it for keeping the phone thin?
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Seems fine to me, then again I've only had my ET4G since 1/8 and I came from an Evo with a tumor (extended battery) so ANYTHING would seem thin to me.
jnguyen12 said:
That case looks amazing. Just what I was looking for. But when I search on Ebay all of them have a back to them, it seems like your case is the bumper only. I can't find one like yours anywhere on Ebay. Help please
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I'm at work which blocks ebay links but most of the links in this thread point to a version of the case I have. When I get home later (or my notebook at lunch) I can post a link to the exact auction for my green case.
So is that the one with the clear back? If so you can't even tell, it looks like it has an open back.
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So is that the one with the clear back? If so you can't even tell, it looks like it has an open back.
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It is the one with the clear back. I'll get a picture of it off the phone to hopefully capture better how clear it is. In person you can tell its there but IMHO it looks very nice and clean.
Here is a link to the green bumper case I have pictured.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEON-GREEN-...NG-EPIC-4G-TOUCH-D710-PROTECTOR-/400250640556
The attached hopefully gives a better idea of how "clear" the back plastic is. I personally like the added protection for the camera went setting the phone down on a table.
Can you take pictures of the sides please I want to see how it covers the volume and power buttons.
Hope these help, kind of hard to get decent pictures that close without a macro lens.
I should mention that I personally have no trouble with button usage on this case. Though truth be told I've had this type of case on my phone since I walked out of the Sprint store with it.
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What are the odds that I could remove the back of it without compromising the integrity of it?? In your opinion..
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Czarnickoli said:
What are the odds that I could remove the back of it without compromising the integrity of it?? In your opinion..
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I honestly have no idea.
Totally taking a guess I FEEL it would loose quite a bit of integrity. While the back is sturdy I can bend it if pushed hard enough. The TPU/Gel/Candy 'bumper' i feel wouldn't have anything to pull it back together and would likely loose shape over time. Then again that whole last bit is my opinion and me more or less talking out my ass. For about or less than 4 bucks shipped I'd say its worth ordering one and giving it a shot if you're really curious about it.
Good luck!
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Hope these help, kind of hard to get decent pictures that close without a macro lens. View attachment 871261View attachment 871263
I should mention that I personally have no trouble with button usage on this case. Though truth be told I've had this type of case on my phone since I walked out of the Sprint store with it.
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Thank-you. I'm gonna order a black one.

Genuine Samsung Galaxy S3 Flip Cover Video Review

Genuine Samsung S3 Cover / Case Part No - EFC-1G6FBECSTD
Youtube Link
As always any feedback is more than welcome
Good point someone just made, you can't see the LED for notifications.
Not a major thing for me but it maybe for some people.
It also makes using the camera a bit of a pain. Useful for proping up the phone though.
Shug69 said:
It also makes using the camera a bit of a pain. Useful for proping up the phone though.
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Yeah I agree. Not my kind of case tbf but as it's a genuine product I thought I'd review it. My favorite case so far is a case from tech21
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Like the fit, but blocking the led and awkward way you'd have to use camera make it a no go.
great review though.
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Like the fit, but blocking the led and awkward way you'd have to use camera make it a no go.
great review though.
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Cheers. Too many downsides to make it the case for me but they are very popular with S3 owners.
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Cost too much and doesn't hold anything else.
ReggieTee said:
Cost too much and doesn't hold anything else.
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I don't mind the not holding anything side of things but they are expensive. You can tell it is a very high quality case though.
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Those of you moaning about the led being covered just leave the cover open when on a desk!
As for the video, the screen turns off when your on a call anyway......
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Lennyuk said:
Those of you moaning about the led being covered just leave the cover open when on a desk!
As for the video, the screen turns off when your on a call anyway......
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Yeah I'm aware the proximity sensor turns the screen off when it's by the side of your face but I thought it was worth pointing out it still works with the case.
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Hello everyone,
I'm using the flip cover on my S3 and is exactly what i wanted. The only problem is the led being covered, so, i used a tool that i have to make holes on belts to make one on the cover and now is perfect for me.
See the pic below. The cover is very hard, i had to make a lot of "force" to make the hole.
ClyssaN said:
Hello everyone,
I'm using the flip cover on my S3 and is exactly what i wanted. The only problem is the led being covered, so, i used a tool that i have to make holes on belts to make one on the cover and now is perfect for me.
See the pic below. The cover is very hard, i had to make a lot of "force" to make the hole.
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Looks like a good job. Nice work. I'm surprised Samsung didn't put the hole there in the first place
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ClyssaN said:
Hello everyone,
See the pic below. The cover is very hard, i had to make a lot of "force" to make the hole.
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i hope samsung will use that idea in it's further flip cases...
pm007 said:
i hope samsung will use that idea in it's further flip cases...
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I doubt they will but I think it would increase sales as a lot of people have pointed out the issue. I can't see how they can solve the issue of using the camera though.
Can someone that owns this case answer me this;
Is this cover protective for the screen in a case of a fall? I mean does it "lock" in place over the screen? If you turn it upside down for example, the flip opens?
I believe its the most basic thing that should be answered (if it does not protect the screen its useless) and no one in any review does this simple test.
palamosteliaro said:
Can someone that owns this case answer me this;
Is this cover protective for the screen in a case of a fall? I mean does it "lock" in place over the screen? If you turn it upside down for example, the flip opens?
I believe its the most basic thing that should be answered (if it does not protect the screen its useless) and no one in any review does this simple test.
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Sorry I thought it was clear, no it doesn't lock to the screen so it dropped it could easily flap open.
ive pre ordered the case as its not out in australia yet, i should be getting it next week. never really thought about the camera and stuff until you guys mentioned it. ive used pu leather flip cases before and havnt really found it a problem. hopefully ill enjoy it as much i planned to. i love the looks and quality of the case, ive paid $39 aus for this product. cant wait..
ClyssaN said:
Hello everyone,
I'm using the flip cover on my S3 and is exactly what i wanted. The only problem is the led being covered, so, i used a tool that i have to make holes on belts to make one on the cover and now is perfect for me.
See the pic below. The cover is very hard, i had to make a lot of "force" to make the hole.
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I have the said tool, I may attempt the same
As2O said:
ive pre ordered the case as its not out in australia yet, i should be getting it next week. never really thought about the camera and stuff until you guys mentioned it. ive used pu leather flip cases before and havnt really found it a problem. hopefully ill enjoy it as much i planned to. i love the looks and quality of the case, ive paid $39 aus for this product. cant wait..
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I'm sure you'll love it. I always end up buying a few cases for my phones and cameras anyway lol
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I got one of these a couple of weeks back for my device. I found it was rather annoying having to hold it at an awkward angle when on the phone. I wish they'd made it flip up or down instead of to the side. It also means you can't hold it very well with your left hand either, as it adds even more width on to the device!
I've switched to a skin thingy now instead, even though it leaves the screen open to damage. I'm still looking to get some kind of plastic cover I can use with the skin I've got though.

Waterproof case that allows camera use

Hi All,
I'm going on holiday soon to a sunny island and will be out at sea...
Was wondering if there's a case on the market with a see through back that would allow me to use the S3 under water? If so could you please post me a link to where I could buy one?
Doughnut said:
Hi All,
I'm going on holiday soon to a sunny island and will be out at sea...
Was wondering if there's a case on the market with a see through back that would allow me to use the S3 under water? If so could you please post me a link to where I could buy one?
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http://www.amazon.com/iOttie-Waterproof-Protective-Underwater-Snowboarding/dp/B008DZRB92
You can only use it once though and i think you can have it underwater for around 30 min.
I have this on my watch list. hard to know if you can really trust it tho
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/26106525...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_2430wt_1139
hitek86 said:
I have this on my watch list. hard to know if you can really trust it tho
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/26106525...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_2430wt_1139
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Ive never heard of that company "Protector F" the one from amazon ive seen several videos on people actually test it so if it were me i would go with something i trust if my phones going under water.
Easy old trick is a sandwich bag and a little silicone. I know fishermen friends who did that with the Motorola bricks back in the day. But your real issue is the capacitive touch screen. It'll probably not pick up your fingers. Ever tried to use your phone with a drop on the screen? Tends to throw it off.
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http://www.drycase.com/
This one looks promising. I like the idea of the vacuum seal, I will probably be ordering at some point. You can find them cheaper if you look around.
DINLONG said:
http://www.drycase.com/
This one looks promising. I like the idea of the vacuum seal, I will probably be ordering at some point. You can find them cheaper if you look around.
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Geez, $40? IMO, for that kind of price, I think it would be beneficial cost wise to use the sandwich bag gimmick as stated above but find someone with one of those airtight bag sealers to protect the device furthermore. That's pretty much what that dry case is anyway, just in a more easy to use, continual usage, professional looking wrap.
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Zip lock bag silicone and tape !!!
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Double Dip case is being withdrawn from stores.

I ordered mine from Htc Official store.
I was whaiting a bit to long, and when i asked them why am i whaiting this long, this is what they sent me:
Dear customer,
There has been issues with this case and previous models have been withdrawn from the market.
It is in production once again and we are expecting to receive stock later this month or at the begining of June.
Best regards,
Expansys Customer Service
If someone had posted about this pleas delete.
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Welp, time to return mine to Sprint within the 14 day window!
just got mine shall I use it or just return it and wait for another month???
abo.saud said:
just got mine shall I use it or just return it and wait for another month???
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I don't know. It depends on when did you order it, when was it shipped.
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Is this one of the issues?
Denim stains, can't get them off. Any suggestions how? (pics attached)
christian.bandelaria said:
Denim stains, can't get them off. Any suggestions how? (pics attached)
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have you tried with a Eraser?
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hrchd said:
I ordered mine from Htc Official store.
I was whaiting a bit to long, and when i asked them why am i whaiting this long, this is what they sent me:
Dear customer,
There has been issues with this case and previous models have been withdrawn from the market.
It is in production once again and we are expecting to receive stock later this month or at the begining of June.
Best regards,
Expansys Customer Service
If someone had posted about this pleas delete.
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A lot of people had issues with that cover scratching the back of their phone, maybe they changed the desing a li'l bit to fix this. I Have it and my phone is scratch free. Lucky Me I guess????
Ive had issue with those stains too, what pissed me off is this case also made a faint scratch on the top right body part (near front camera lens). Anyway, anybody have ideas on how to remove this scratch mark??
Yes, I've tried to erase it. Won't come off. Also tried soap and water, alcohol... no results. This is frustrating, my phone looks so old.
I've noticed it is not compatible with skins or more importantly (and practical), screen protectors.
It only works with screen protectors if you cut them which is pretty hard to do. I stopped using mine because of this..
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I've noticed it is not compatible with skins or more importantly (and practical), screen protectors.
It only works with screen protectors if you cut them which is pretty hard to do. I stopped using mine because of this..
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IMO Gorilla Glass is quite reliable, so I'd rather protect the body (which dents/scratches fairly easily) than the screen.
Also got the "Double Dip" case. Mine is exactly.. 2 days old and i already got alot of stains on top.
Tried everything to remove it, alcohol, industrial grade stain remover. nothing, i havent got the scratch problem but who knows that might turn up sooner or later....
Will resort into buying another TPU case or something, this is kinda frustrating none the less...
blightNL said:
Also got the "Double Dip" case. Mine is exactly.. 2 days old and i already got alot of stains on top.
Tried everything to remove it, alcohol, industrial grade stain remover. nothing, i havent got the scratch problem but who knows that might turn up sooner or later....
Will resort into buying another TPU case or something, this is kinda frustrating none the less...
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Try witch hazel
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christian.bandelaria said:
Denim stains, can't get them off. Any suggestions how? (pics attached)
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Better to have denim stains on your case than on your phone like I have. Using an eraser helped but didn't completely fix it.
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I have stains on mine too. So frieking annoying. The phone looks dirty.
And btw.. The phone doesn't stain taking in and out of denims for me... I've tried without a case.. Only the case stains.
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try
christian.bandelaria said:
Yes, I've tried to erase it. Won't come off. Also tried soap and water, alcohol... no results. This is frustrating, my phone looks so old.
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Try diluted chlorine bleach
CC
Youtube retrobright. One part H2O2, One part Oxyclean, and a bit of starch. Expose to UV rays, boom. They use that stuff to clean sneakers and old video game consoles.

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