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Actually it was my mom who dropped it and the Desire got it TO THE FACE!!!
I have now 3 pretty big scratches on the aluminium plate, near the power button...
Any idea how to fix that? This is the first time I dropped (actually it wasn't me) my Desire... right into concrete! Ooo how I hate my mom now...
Can't post pics, coz I don't have all my other phones with me... on holyday right now.
I've done the same thing,got a case that covers the scratch but I'm still gutted
BlackLine7 said:
Actually it was my mom who dropped it and the Desire got it TO THE FACE!!!
I have now 3 pretty big scratches on the aluminium plate, near the power button...
Any idea how to fix that? This is the first time I dropped (actually it wasn't me) my Desire... right into concrete! Ooo how I hate my mom now...
Can't post pics, coz I don't have all my other phones with me... on holyday right now.
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The best way to remove sratches is with " Brasso " its for cleaning copper and metal but it is a light abrasive that buffs scratches out or plastic and metal really well.
Just be careful when using as it can get a bit messy, only us a tiny bit.
Good Luck
R
Thanks for the reply!
Will try Brasso when I get home... I hope it will fix it, but I doubt it will remove the scratches, coz they are pretty bad
I think it's plastic not aluminium
When I dropped mine the top corner of the faceplate dented inwards so I'm pretty sure it's metal... as for buffing out the scratched with Brasso, if they're on the faceplate by the buttons as you said I dont thing Brasso (or any other rubbing polish / compund) will help as all this will do is REMOVE the paint / covering. You need to be adding back not taking away - see if you can find a modeling shop they might have some similar coloured pain that you could cover the scratchs with...
Just a thought without seeing the marks...
I did the same as snear and got a plastic cover from Amazon - they were £4 for 3 (DEAL!) and will take most of the abuse in a drop situation - I hope!
If it is metal, try the wax compounds that car accessory shops sell to fill in scratches
Try some super resin polish sold by autoglym, this will fill in the scratch but it wont remove it.
Thanks for all the answers!
I will try some metal filling compound and report back as soon as I finish it
That sucks bigtime buddy... that's why i keep mine in a gel case with a screen protector applied. I would be so annoyed if my phone had marks/scratches on it, especially when the time comes to sell it
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BlackLine7 said:
Thanks for all the answers!
I will try some metal filling compound and report back as soon as I finish it
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Any luck with the scratches?
My screen is scratched after 3 days of using it in the house and I have OCD with my phone! the worst thing i did was put it in my pocket and take it out.
I have had a galaxy S2 for over 6 month and not had a scratch :/ this one is quite deep
https://www.evernote.com/shard/s68/...56636e8bc5ea/9116579ab37c7bcf8ab2d6693ccf5ef4
It's also a fingerprint magnet!
OUCH! What is that!? Pure plastic screen a'la 1999? That just does'nt seem right i'm gonna be super scared using mine, whenever i get it that is, slow supplier
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Fingerprint magnet? We must be using different phones.
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Fingerprint magnet? We must be using different phones.
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Or just different fingers..
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Or just different fingers..
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Haha!
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Tjotte said:
OUCH! What is that!? Pure plastic screen a'la 1999? That just does'nt seem right i'm gonna be super scared using mine, whenever i get it that is, slow supplier
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Order the screen protector now mate whilst waiting for the phone
Firstly, In my own experience the phone is not a fingerprint magnet at all. It's very good for keeping fingerprints to a minimum. (coming from HTC Desire which loved fingerprints)
As for the scratch. Holy ouch! That looks like a very severe and stark scratch. I'm not sure that would happen just in general use 'around the house'. Did you leave it on a diamond or a piece of carbon or sand grit in your pocket? Do you have any idea what caused that damage to the glass? IT was obviously a very hard and very sharp material.
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Fingerprint magnet? We must be using different phones.
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The screen has a beautiful shine to it and look really nice but it really does attract fingerprints :/
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Firstly, In my own experience the phone is not a fingerprint magnet at all. It's very good for keeping fingerprints to a minimum. (coming from HTC Desire which loved fingerprints)
As for the scratch. Holy ouch! That looks like a very severe and stark scratch. I'm not sure that would happen just in general use 'around the house'. Did you leave it on a diamond or a piece of carbon or sand grit in your pocket? Do you have any idea what caused that damage to the glass? IT was obviously a very hard and very sharp material.
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Maybe I was exaggerating the fingerprint then but it does seem to attract them :/
And honestly, I have jeans on and they aren't tight, I have put it in my pocket to walk from one room to the next. It hasn't touched anything sharp or grazed off anything all I know is I am gutted
Also before I got rid of my S2, I hammered it with a pen and a key to try and scratch it and I didn't :/
I'm sorry for the scratch man. I hear you. I would be the very same. All I can think is that there was a tiny bit of grit in your jeans pocket. bits of grit like a grain of salt are more dangerous to a phone screen than a Stanley blade because they are sharp right down to a few molecules in width.
I kept my phone in a microfibre bag when I got it, until I could replace it with something like a pouch. It wasn't ideal but it was some sort of barrier between my phone and anything that might be in my jeans or trouser pockets.
I bought a microfiber lined Alcantara pouch since then and keep it upright in my pocket so it should keep any grit in my pockets away from the screen.
What will you do now? Is it insured? Maybe you could "lose" it in a month and replace it with new one and buy a pouch. It's nice of you to provide a warning to others. I think salt/sand/grit are the biggest danger guys. Beware whats in your pocket.
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I'm sorry for the scratch man. I hear you. I would be the very same. All I can think is that there was a tiny bit of grit in your jeans pocket. bits of grit like a grain of salt are more dangerous to a phone screen than a Stanley blade because they are sharp right down to a few molecules in width.
I kept my phone in a microfibre bag when I got it, until I could replace it with something like a pouch. It wasn't ideal but it was some sort of barrier between my phone and anything that might be in my jeans or trouser pockets.
I bought a microfiber lined Alcantara pouch since then and keep it upright in my pocket so it should keep any grit in my pockets away from the screen.
What will you do now? Is it insured? Maybe you could "lose" it in a month and replace it with new one and buy a pouch. It's nice of you to provide a warning to others. I think salt/sand/grit are the biggest danger guys. Beware whats in your pocket.
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I have a logo on my jeans pocket I wondering if it was that? It is a 3 contract and can be returned within 14 days .. I still have the protectors it came with how rigorously will they check it if I can "no longer afford the contract"? I haven't used the Sim or accessories btw, I have been using my S2 things with it
Ps, where did you get your pouch please?
does you logo use rivets? Also a riveted logo around waist could've been.the culprit. Check to see if coming lose as they can be very sharp. Still don't see the fingerprint thing. Even before I put screen protector. Do you have an extra micofiber pouch for sunglasses? They are cheap if you don't. Something is better than nothing.
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OUCH! I dropped mine from shirt pocket to road and the back came off but not one single scratch...... I can't see anything non-metal making that scratch!
I'm picky as hell when iit comes to having scratches on my screen. Besides a screen protector, I never clean the screen with.Windex, paper towels or even rags. Goto WalMart and pick up a tub of Armor All Glass Wipes. I keep one in my house and car and have never had a scratched screen by using them. I also believe since they don't leave as much lint as paper towels, you may not get the dust under the screen issue you see in other posts.
My jeans...
https://www.evernote.com/shard/s68/...bbf17c1bafca/695c1904b96c4b3eb55fa5e5767fe521
Maybe it was the logo :/ anyway hopefully they'll accept it back and it's good to hear your stories as this may be a one off so I'm glad to hear that
Love the phone tho, just can't decide whether to ditch my S2 for it
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Do you or anyone who touchs it have any rings on with real diamonds ?
That would probably do it...
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Do you or anyone who touchs it have any rings on with real diamonds ?
That would probably do it...
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No I don't mate, and I don't allow anyone else to touch it I am that bad! haha
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OUCH! I dropped mine from shirt pocket to road and the back came off but not one single scratch...... I can't see anything non-metal making that scratch!
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Could be that logo (depending upon material), but there are only a few specially tempered (and carbon-enriched) metal alloys hard enough to scratch glass. Check out the other threads on this topic for more. A ring of almost any gemstone would be sufficient as rubies, emeralds, sapphires, topazes, diamonds, garnet, alexandrites, aquamarines, etc. are ALL harder than silica/quartz (glass).
I also noticed that I had a 1cm scratch at the top of my phone this morning and it was quite deep. I cant remember if anything else was in my pocket with my phone but I dont have any diamond tipped keys and I dont usually walk around with sand in my pockets lol. Anyway it was quite noticeble and im not going to stare at that for the next 2 years, and luckily I had a returns bag already from phones4u so I rang them up and as its within 28days of purchase Im still entitled to an immediate replacement so the phones gone off and I should get a brand spanking new phone next week
In the mean time I shall be ordering a zagg screen protector to put on it as soon as it gets here to keep it scratch free in future
Mark.
Hi Guys,
Looking to get this watch, but looking for opinion, how durable is this watch ? since i'm bound to knock my watch here and there. Can it survive several drops to the floor ?
Thanks all
I have not tested dropping it on the floor and not sure why would that be the case. It's not something you can drop like a phone.
Anyway, I have had mine over a month now (black with metal band) and the Sucker still looks new. I have banged it few good times but seems to hold up very Well.
I love it and in my opinion the most durable and most elegant looking android watch on the market.
I have my one on hand for about 2 months. The screen is still looking nice, no scratch. I wouldn't try to drop the watch because it is different from phones, you may drop it. You don't need to worry about dropping test on Watch, the only thing you should consider it the screen.
The watch itself is durable from what I've experienced. I can't say the same for the mesh strap. It stopped locking for me and had to replace it with a leather strap.
Thanks all for input looks to be good maybe i should get the leather if the mesh can stop locking
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Thanks all for input looks to be good maybe i should get the leather if the mesh can stop locking
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I got the black with black metal strap. So good. Here is my post with pictures when I opened the box. It was an awesome day hehehehe
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3266082
I have the mesh strap no problems here. I think it can be damaged if you try to close it in a non recessed slot on the back of the band,this would happen if you have to force it to close it. It should clasp closed very easily,if it doesn't then you are not in the right hole.( that's what she said)
Anyway...... I have also dropped the watch as I was putting it on my wrist it slipped out of my hand and fell directly on a hardwood floor over concrete, which is very hard. This was from about 4 feet high. Didn't phase the watch one bit.
My only complaint is that the stainless steel body scratches very easily, but hardly noticeable unless you get the watch right in your face.
Why anybody would buy a normal watch ever again I will never know. Its so cool to have the ability to change the face and it's like having a whole new watch.
I have drop the watch too while putting it on. About 4 feet high, but on concert. Wow that was scary. But watch is fine. No scratches or dings on the watch because of impact and screen still looks great. I was surprised. I would like to see a drop and water test on this watch. Any brave souls out there?
Huawei torture test!
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I have drop the watch too while putting it on. About 4 feet high, but on concert. Wow that was scary. But watch is fine. No scratches or dings on the watch because of impact and screen still looks great. I was surprised. I would like to see a drop and water test on this watch. Any brave souls out there?
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I know right? I wish someone would step up and do some tests. Especially water resistance. The info that comes with the watch says don't shower,or even wash the car with it on.
I just tested mine by throwing it against the wall. Now it has scuffs and the screen shattered.
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Huawei torture test!
mjs2011 said:
I just tested mine by throwing it against the wall. Now it has scuffs and the screen shattered.
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Bahahaha.... Any pics? I can't wait to try this.
I have the silver version. The metal band around the screen has scuffs when looked in the right light. It is raised around the sceen. Not a fan of the design. It looks good but I would rather have a flat screen. Across the face.
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I have the silver version. The metal band around the screen has scuffs when looked in the right light. It is raised around the sceen. Not a fan of the design. It looks good but I would rather have a flat screen. Across the face.
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I have the same one. It has a lot of scuffs I'm not sure I'm liking that especially out of just under 2 weeks of use
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You're probably going to end up scratching the metal/leather band than the screen itself. That thing is quite durable.
Unless you decide to throw it against the wall. You can break any tech gadget if you throw it against the wall.
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You're probably going to end up scratching the metal/leather band than the screen itself. That thing is quite durable.
Unless you decide to throw it against the wall. You can break any tech gadget if you throw it against the wall.
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Except the almighty Nokia 3310, of course...
Mine has many top scratches on the lugs,but hardly noticeable unless you really look. The mesh strap I don't think will ever show scratches because of its natural textured look,which is quite comfortable and amazing looking.
Zero scratches after 3 weeks!
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Zero scratches after 3 weeks!
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which watch do you have exactly? just wondering.
Mine is holding up really well. Been using it daily for 3 weeks and it's in mint condition.
I've been using since I bought it in Black Friday and is like the first day
So i removed my concrete skin after 2-3 months as wanted to feel metal again i noticed that theres 20+ pinpoint dents or chips in the metal and it's never been dropped, before i put the skin on the phone was immaculate condition so I'm kinda bummed out about it now as the phone is un-sellable. Anyone else took theres off and found this?
OP3's housing is milled out of a solid slab of aluminum, I highly doubt it can be damaged by a skin. Must be something else.
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My guess some dust/debris got between the skin, Same happened to my HTC One M8 got between the case and made a mess of the metal housing dents and holes everywhere only thing you can do is buy replacement housing and fit it yourself
with all due respect blaming dents on skins in unreasonable sir its a adhesive sticker kinda thing.. you're not using screwdrivers or stuff like dat to apply it so its impossible that the skin did it.. on the otherhand the drops aside if you casually put it on a table without paying attention it is highly possible to get mini-dents on the device which wont be noticable as it wont damage the skin so you wont notice you're own rough use on you're own device
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So i removed my concrete skin after 2-3 months as wanted to feel metal again i noticed that theres 20+ pinpoint dents or chips in the metal and it's never been dropped, before i put the skin on the phone was immaculate condition so I'm kinda bummed out about it now as the phone is un-sellable. Anyone else took theres off and found this?
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Wow a concrete dbrand skin acts like a 'TRUE' concrete huh? Man, that is hilarious ?!
I trully doubt that the Vinyl skin is the culprit though... It must have occured during the time that u haven't realized such as hit the phone on the wall (even though u feels just like 'touching' it...) or drop the phone on ur desk (even though u feels like it is perfectly normal to drop at that distance)
& so, even if our device is indeed durable (proven by Zack's JerryRigEverything Video Channel) it still need a super great care from us...
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So i removed my concrete skin after 2-3 months as wanted to feel metal again i noticed that theres 20+ pinpoint dents or chips in the metal and it's never been dropped, before i put the skin on the phone was immaculate condition so I'm kinda bummed out about it now as the phone is un-sellable. Anyone else took theres off and found this?
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I have 3 dots on the back, I had a transparant case once and some dust got behind it, I suspect that when I dropped it accidentally on the back and the dust/sand pushed into the aluminum.. Always watch out for sand!
This phone especially the screen seems to be a dust magnet...I keep cleaning the screen every often..what are guys doing to keep it dust free?
It's not a dust magnet for me tbh. Are you using a case or bare?
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ram4ufriends said:
This phone especially the screen seems to be a dust magnet...I keep cleaning the screen every often..what are guys doing to keep it dust free?
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Personally, I keep it in my ass crack. It stays dust free, and also warm in there too. Maybe you could RMA it and get a better one, haha... Seriously? it.is.just.a.phone.like.any.other.
Case=Dust
No Case=No Dust
When I see dust on the screen, I wipe it off, just like I did with every other phone I've ever had. If it gets in the speaker grill, I blow the dust out.
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Case=Dust
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Case=no/less scratches
No case=more scratches
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Yeah, it's a dust magnet for me too.
Always in the curves of the screen.
Oh well, to me!
I've noticed that my P2XL screen seems to attract dust more than any other phone I've used. I wonder if there is a slight static charge that builds up on the screen.
I'm using a case but the screen is naked. I have a TGSP on order.
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Personally, I keep it in my ass crack. It stays dust free, and also warm in there too. Maybe you could RMA it and get a better one, haha... Seriously? it.is.just.a.phone.like.any.other.
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I dont think u have inserted it far enough. Shove it in a lil further for the full effect. ??
Depends how dusty your house is lol
This is normal, I had the same issue with my Nexus 6P, I'm OCD about my phone so when I see dust accumulating in the speaker grills and around my case, I use a clean soft bristle toothbrush to "sweep" off all the dust, it works great.
Yeah this phone seems to be extra dust attractive and not just in the edge of the frame.. I was using S8 previously in exact same scenarios and didn't have to wipe it every single time I pulled it out of my pocket.
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I never experienced dust issues with my Pixel 2 XL whether using it bare which I have for a month or two but now have a Zizo clear case with temper glass screen protector. Either way didn't experience any dust build up.
Btw if anyone is looking for a case and screen protector Zizo actually have really nice military grade cases. Now I can use my phone freely without being worried about damaging breaking etc
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Personally, I keep it in my ass crack. It stays dust free, and also warm in there too. Maybe you could RMA it and get a better one, haha... Seriously? it.is.just.a.phone.like.any.other.
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I now have the same problem on my new Pixel 7 Pro I bought like a month ago. It's screen is dusty whenever I get it out of the pocket no matter what pants.
Searched everywhere and can't find anything useful. My first guess is some kind of static electricity. I've tried:
• other phones
• anti-static screen cleaner
• letting the battery die and keep it uncharged for like half a day.
• a bunch of different jeans/pants
• even tried vaccum cleaning my pockets and trying to pick up anything that's impossible to see with human eye by a lint roller and duct tape.
Putting on a screen protector film or tempered glass would be my last resort.
After 30 minutes in pocket it looks like this. It's really embarrassing when I have to get it out in front of other people. Also attaching a photo of my pocket so you don't think they are messy or something. Other phones do not have this problem in the same pocket
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I now have the same problem on my new Pixel 7 Pro I bought like a month ago. It's screen is dusty whenever I get it out of the pocket no matter what pants.
Searched everywhere and can't find anything useful. My first guess is some kind of static electricity. I've tried:
• other phones
• anti-static screen cleaner
• letting the battery die and keep it uncharged for like half a day.
• a bunch of different jeans/pants
• even tried vaccum cleaning my pockets and trying to pick up anything that's impossible to see with human eye by a lint roller and duct tape.
Putting on a screen protector film or tempered glass would be my last resort.
After 30 minutes in pocket it looks like this. It's really embarrassing when I have to get it out in front of other people. Also attaching a photo of my pocket so you don't think they are messy or something. Other phones do not have this problem in the same pocket
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I am literally having this exact same issue most of the time when it is in my pocket I remove the phone for to be literally covered on dust and you could literally see lines of dust everywhere. Is there any known fix for this or something worth doing
I've decided to put on a screen protector and it helped as much as it's actually usable right now and I don't notice the dust. I almost never notice the protector. It is slim and I suppose is not glass. If it was applied properly near the front camera cutout it would be even better but it was an impulsive purchase after long hours of work at a random local phone repair shop. That should explain the quality of the job. Maybe I should reapply it myself sometime but I can not be bothered
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I've decided to put on a screen protector and it helped as much as it's actually usable right now and I don't notice the dust. I almost never notice the protector. It is slim and I suppose is not glass. If it was applied properly near the front camera cutout it would be even better but it was an impulsive purchase after long hours of work at a random local phone repair shop. That should explain the quality of the job. Maybe I should reapply it myself sometime but I can not be bothered
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Did that managed to fix the issue as I know others that meantioned a screen protector didn't help much? Never really been a major fan of screen protector so will see how else I get on noticed the scrolling lagged a bit wasn't sure if it was just my model, but the dust cloud was just annoying especially when your out and about. Might give it a go
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Did that managed to fix the issue as I know others that meantioned a screen protector didn't help much? Never really been a major fan of screen protector so will see how else I get on noticed the scrolling lagged a bit wasn't sure if it was just my model, but the dust cloud was just annoying especially when your out and about. Might give it a go
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Without a screen protector the glass will get scratched, just a matter of time. Low humidity allows dielectrics like glass to build up a static charge which invariably attracts dust. An anti static spray would help or perhaps a hydrophilic coating of Prestone Bug Wash Windshield Washer Fluid which I also use. Needs to be applied daily but a few ounces last a long time.
I live in the desert so it's almost always dry. The Zizo case I use on my N10+'s is anti static and doesn't attract dust. I stays clean without much effort on my part. I use the Gorilla IQ Sheild screen protector which is almost as good as the factory installed original one. Together dust isn't a issue in spite of the dusty environment.
Where you stash the phone greatly effects dust exposure. Cotton lined pockets are the worst. Eventually the lint will get in the ports and need cleaning. Polyester, nyon/cotton fabrics don't shed and help keep the phone dust free. I avoid storing my Buds+ case in my front pockets because of the cotton issue. Partial synthetic blend rip stop BDU pants with thigh pockets are perfect though for both phone and Buds+ case.
I use whatever comes in handy...