im planning to get a new tmobile vibrant but i wonder is there anyway to remove the tmobile logo on the front of the phone? is it underneath the glass or on top has anyone tried this before?
You can't, don't mess up like I did, Just let it be.
The only method I can think of involves a bottle of whiskey and a machete.
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Why would you want to do that anyway? It aint looking cheap or anything on the contrary actually and anyway, the last thing you wanna do is messing your phone up with THIS.
Sharpie? Lol
Are you embarassed to have a tmpbile phone? You could use electrical tape
If you want not to look at it and not ruin your phone buy a roll of pin-striping tape from a auto paint supply, it is cheap and you can most colors. It come in 1/16" - 1/2" common. ou can use that tape to block out the logo, and it will noy come off easily.
You could always buy a new screen protector and black out the top portion (by applying it to the backside of the screen protector) with something like black nailpolish or hobby paint or something.
This would give it a finished look and be removable in case you miss it.
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your so retarded.
If you also plan on protecting your phone with a case, otterbox covers that logo.
Why?
I thought it looks pretty good. I can only think of using toner but I'm not responsible if your phone is disfigured.
use a sand paper.
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P-P-***** ass nigga i don't want cha Gonorrhea
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P-P-***** ass nigga i don't want cha Gonorrhea
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S.S.Gohan said:
im planning to get a new tmobile vibrant but i wonder is there anyway to remove the tmobile logo on the front of the phone? is it underneath the glass or on top has anyone tried this before?
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Here here I always love removing any logos. My chevy truck has them all removed.
With the vib I finely discovered the otterbox case covers the logo with perfectly. No hassle no damage and no more seeing that logo
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I'm not 100% sure this will work with our phones, but I know for a fact sugar cubes remove logos from a lot of scrap without scratching the surface.
jRi0T68 said:
If you also plan on protecting your phone with a case, otterbox covers that logo.
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otter box looks nice thanx
vinnydakid said:
I'm not 100% sure this will work with our phones, but I know for a fact sugar cubes remove logos from a lot of scrap without scratching the surface.
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yeah but that way only works on older phones since the logo is on the glass it may not work like tht and the logo could either be underneath the glass im not sure havent recieved my phone yet to be able to tell
actually, i'm sorry i said that.
I'mma remove it too some-how since ATT owns tmobile lol.
xrider your a G lol, and haha yeah we need to replace it with At&t now...
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I have the vibrant and it's an amazing phone, etc etc etc.
The only thing is that my dad used it before i got it and he didn't have it in a case so, although the screen is virtually impeccable, the battery cover has some light scratches and scuffs.
What are some tips you guys have to inexpensively rid the battery door of light scratches?
You could maybe give car wax a try if you have any handy
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ZombiiBite said:
You could maybe give car wax a try if you have any handy
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that's not a bad idea actually...
i shall run to the garage right after i hit the reply button. ahaha.
You could use the spare batter cover that comes with the phone.
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You could use the spare batter cover that comes with the phone.
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can't. i got the phone from my dad who got it second hand, unfortunately, with out the spare cover..
Work for ya?
Not bad, not bad.. it's not perfect as there are some very light scratches but it brought it down a whole lot. Great for such a "ghetto" fix. LOL.
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Not to be too brash here...but who is looking at the back of the phone?
mine stays butt down 24/7 face up...so i dont see its back side....
lol
just my 2 bit's/bytes
and if u go to the t-mobile store they sell rubber covers for less than your last pizza meal...
RoxAbout said:
Not to be too brash here...but who is looking at the back of the phone?
mine stays butt down 24/7 face up...so i dont see its back side....
lol
just my 2 bit's/bytes
and if u go to the t-mobile store they sell rubber covers for less than your last pizza meal...
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i just like having an amazingly impeccable phone to show off.ahaha.
well, are they cheaper than $3 including a coke? LOL.
shafiq265 said:
i just like having an amazingly impeccable phone to show off.ahaha.
well, are they cheaper than $3 including a coke? LOL.
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use a mild abrasive like car polish then follow up with a wax if you want a sheen. this normally gets rid of decent scratches on the car from dirt racing so it should work on the back cover. rmr less is more. dont goop it on otherwise you will have a b***h of a time getting it off especially on such a small surface.
im scuffing mine up good in preparation for a paint job im tired of the faux carbon fibre look that just attracts finger prints too much.
you could also do what im doing and take some sand paper scuff it up then use a spray paint to cover it, then a clear coat on top to protect the paint. not sure how thats going to turn out yet tho.
You can buy new battery doors on eBay for like $5 bucks. You can get all different cool patterns and colors (I have a metallic silver one on now), or get the stock Galaxy S/Samsung backs (black and purple).
I saw some threads about this in other phones (like bionic)
Now I know we can't get the verizon off the face of our phone since it is under the glass
but it IS possible to take it off the battery cover by rubbing gently with a penny or a fingernail.
I just scratched it off using my thumbnail and it looks nice without the Verizon in white under the red Droid x2.
Wasn't sure if anyone had done this before. Not a big deal but it does look smooth and nice
Edit:: if anyone knows of a way to get the Verizon off the face of the screen please let me know
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I saw some threads about this in other phones (like bionic)
Now I know we can't get the verizon off the face of our phone since it is under the glass
but it IS possible to take it off the battery cover by rubbing gently with a penny or a fingernail.
I just scratched it off using my thumbnail and it looks nice without the Verizon in white under the red Droid x2.
Wasn't sure if anyone had done this before. Not a big deal but it does look smooth and nice
Edit:: if anyone knows of a way to get the Verizon off the face of the screen please let me know
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I heard if you put a tiny layer of something over the logo and then take a sugar cube and rub off where the logo is it will come off. Haven't tried it myself though.
EDIT: I think it was scotch tape, some sort of tape.
L2_n19h7m4r3 said:
I heard if you put a tiny layer of something over the logo and then take a sugar cube and rub off where the logo is it will come off. Haven't tried it myself though.
EDIT: I think it was scotch tape, some sort of tape.
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Hmm. Really? I always thought it was underneath the glass. I will look into this more
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Hmm. Really? I always thought it was underneath the glass. I will look into this more
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Oh I should have read that correctly, I thought you were talking about the logo on the battery cover. My mistake. I'd love to get their damn logos off my phone also.
L2_n19h7m4r3 said:
Oh I should have read that correctly, I thought you were talking about the logo on the battery cover. My mistake. I'd love to get their damn logos off my phone also.
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Yeah the Verizon logo on battery cover came right off for me. And it was as simple as scraping it away with my thumbnail.
It came off just like I was scratch a lotto ticket ...very easy for battery cover logo.
Now in the face of the phone is a different story lol
It IS under the glass
That's what I thought.thanks for confirmation.
I wonder if I can get to it by taking the phone apart
. There was a video on youtube that shows how to take it apart and put back together. Not sure if that area will be accessible to alter tho.
maybe ill grab me a broken x2 from ebay and try it out sometime
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That's what I thought.thanks for confirmation.
I wonder if I can get to it by taking the phone apart
. There was a video on youtube that shows how to take it apart and put back together. Not sure if that area will be accessible to alter tho.
maybe ill grab me a broken x2 from ebay and try it out sometime
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That's some dedication lol.
same way you fix the blinking 12:00 on your VCR, electrical tape.
Sharpie under screenprotecter?
Sharpie under screenprotecter?
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Wouldn't that make a big, round lump?
Scotch tape the inner non-screen border.
Scotch tape is clear tho? Lol
I found the BEST solution to this.
just keep my OTTERBOX DEFENDER case on and I can't see it anymore lol
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Scotch tape is clear tho? Lol
I found the BEST solution to this.
just keep my OTTERBOX DEFENDER case on and I can't see it anymore lol
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Best case ever!
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Best case ever!
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Yupperz! !!
And I swear it even makes my music sound louder lol
Tape is a masking agent to get a good line at the screen area.
Do you work for ATT?
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Tape is a masking agent to get a good line at the screen area.
Do you work for ATT?
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What? You just confused the hell outta me lol.
Get a good line? Huh?
AT&T? Yeah I don't think so lol
maybe I had one to many beers today but ur posts make no sense to me at all so far hahaha
Use tape to cover the lower screen area,mark out the lower nonscreen area including logo with a sharpie, so you have a black area on the surface to match the lower screen where the logo is/was. And put on a screen protector.
Ahhh. I get it now lol .like painters tape for a straight edge lol
..why did u think I work for AT&T? Cuz I don't want Verizon showing? Haha
Im thinking clearer now can ya tell? Lol
I really want this phone but can't stand the Verizon logo. Is there any way to get rid of it or cover it up somehow?
The one on the top of the screen? Or the one on the notification shade? Well the one on the phone itself is in there for good , I mean unless you find a case or something that will cover it ... As far as the notification shade , that can probably be done by a developer within a made Rom :beer:
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Yep I mean the physical one on top of the screen. I did a quick search and saw that on previous phones people have been able to use a penny or sugar cube to scratch off the logo. If that's not the case, do you think it could work to get a very thin sticker to cover it up with? I just can't stand it..
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Yep I mean the physical one on top of the screen. I did a quick search and saw that on previous phones people have been able to use a penny or sugar cube to scratch off the logo. If that's not the case, do you think it could work to get a very thin sticker to cover it up with? I just can't stand it..
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I'm almost certain its in the screen , I mean you could try to scratch it off , but hey it might even be under the screen or in ... A thin sticker would work , but that's on you... Strangely enough I haven't noticed the logo myself , it just doesn't bother me . Having come from At&t I would rather see Verizon than the other
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I'm almost certain its in the screen , I mean you could try to scratch it off , but hey it might even be under the screen or in ... A thin sticker would work , but that's on you... Strangely enough I haven't noticed the logo myself , it just doesn't bother me . Having come from At&t I would rather see Verizon than the other
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Some folks just too much time on their hands.
The logo is printed under the glass. You'd have to tear open the phone, and get a replacement, unbranded screen (I believe the screen and glass are fused together) and rebuild. Aka, it's basically impossible. It's not that ugly, get used to it.
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Some folks just too much time on their hands.
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Ha, that is the truth...
Ok, I found this....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Home-Keyboard-Keypad-Button-For-Samsung-N719-T889-Galaxy-Note2-Note-2-Note-ii-/370711976289?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item565027d961
Now, who is brave enough to open our phone and replace that horrible vzw logo??
Just looking at the pictures, it doesn't seem to match and it never says it's an oem part. Also, you might void your warranty by doing this. Depends on how they can tell that you've opened the phone up, if they can.
You can buy stickers to put over the ugly button we have now!
flaring afro said:
Just looking at the pictures, it doesn't seem to match and it never says it's an oem part. Also, you might void your warranty by doing this. Depends on how they can tell that you've opened the phone up, if they can.
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Of course it will void warranty and there's always a covered up screw that samsung/vzw can see if the phone has been tempered with. And yes, I believe these are NOT OEM.
auzzybear31 said:
You can buy stickers to put over the ugly button we have now!
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Tried stickers, didn't like them, I'm currently on Spigen aluminium button covers.
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Ok, I found this....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Home-Keyboard-Keypad-Button-For-Samsung-N719-T889-Galaxy-Note2-Note-2-Note-ii-/370711976289?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item565027d961
Now, who is brave enough to open our phone and replace that horrible vzw logo??
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There is a youtube video of someone taking it apart. It will be a PITA and does not seem worth it. Also, by taking it apart, chances are when you put it back together, some areas will be sticking up or out due to the glue and tape not being the same.
Here's a sample: after you take out the back, antenna, and other things to get to the screen, you must use a heat gun to loosen up the glue, then pry the glass from the digitizer just to get to the home button. Good luck getting it back together and looking how it did when you bought it.
Here's the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6CJy71_9Ok
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Of course it will void warranty and there's always a covered up screw that samsung/vzw can see if the phone has been tempered with. And yes, I believe these are NOT OEM.
Tried stickers, didn't like them, I'm currently on Spigen aluminium button covers.
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im using the black aluminium button on my white note2 and i like it
It doesn't bother me at all, but since so many people seem bothered by it I decided to see if I could get rid of it. I tried acetone on a qtip and an exacto. Didn't even budge. Ended up leaving a small scratch with what appears to be exposed aluminum. I'm guessing it is an enamel baked on to aluminum, and the White is not on top of black. I have the titanium version.
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I really don't mind it. If it's not at the top, it doesn't really affect me. As long as they don't brand it by ghosting it on the stream, no issues with me.
The Verizon Wireless at the bottom of the pull down notification menu is much much worse
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accchoi said:
Of course it will void warranty and there's always a covered up screw that samsung/vzw can see if the phone has been tempered with. And yes, I believe these are NOT OEM.
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I haven't messed with phones, but usually covered screws can be taken out without them knowing if you remove and reset the cover properly. Sometimes devices have something that rips when you open it, and then it's much much harder to open without them knowing.
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It doesn't bother me at all, but since so many people seem bothered by it I decided to see if I could get rid of it. I tried acetone on a qtip and an exacto. Didn't even budge. Ended up leaving a small scratch with what appears to be exposed aluminum. I'm guessing it is an enamel baked on to aluminum, and the White is not on top of black. I have the titanium version.
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you know what would bother me, a verizon logo with a big ass scratch.
It's not as bad as you apparently think. I'm not an idiot I stayed really slow.
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If it really bothers someone you could definitely sand it down to pure aluminum
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accchoi said:
Of course it will void warranty and there's always a covered up screw that samsung/vzw can see if the phone has been tempered with.
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No hidden screws on my phone.
I hate the button, but I don't "void warranty/8$" hate it
Im planning to buy the White version as i own a white Z now and its not as fingerprint magnet like the black one.
We all saw Erica's video about staining:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t7kaC6Gx8s
I would like to ask white Z2 users: Is this a legit issue or just hype?!
Im not sure if im gonna put the phone into case all the time, often i'll just toss it in my pocket
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Im planning to buy the White version as i own a white Z now and its not as fingerprint magnet like the black one.
We all saw Erica's video about staining:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t7kaC6Gx8s
I would like to ask white Z2 users: Is this a legit issue or just hype?!
Im not sure if im gonna put the phone into case all the time, often i'll just toss it in my pocket
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Ive just had mine in a clear plastic case i bought on ebay for £1.95 so i cant tell to be honest, but i wouldnt want to risk a £600 phone by trying to stain it, id rather just spend £2 on a case and keep it in best condition possible.
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Ive just had mine in a clear plastic case i bought on ebay for £1.95 so i cant tell to be honest, but i wouldnt want to risk a £600 phone by trying to stain it, id rather just spend £2 on a case and keep it in best condition possible.
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I wouldnt expect from a premium phone to stain... and i dont want to hide the Z2's sexy details
My white one is arriving in an hour or so. Gonna smear it all over my jeans or something and let you know
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Im planning to buy the White version as i own a white Z now and its not as fingerprint magnet like the black one.
We all saw Erica's video about staining:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t7kaC6Gx8s
I would like to ask white Z2 users: Is this a legit issue or just hype?!
Im not sure if im gonna put the phone into case all the time, often i'll just toss it in my pocket
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I think she made a fuss over nothing, she was in a place where hundreds of people coming through were taking a look at the phone, holding it all over the place, of course it's going to get mucky, all you need to do is wipe it clean.
The real question is how the plastic moulding will hold against UV damage and this will take several months if not years to notice.
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I wouldnt expect from a premium phone to stain... and i dont want to hide the Z2's sexy details
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Nothing is hidden, as the case is clear all over, so it still looks ace, but just with a bit of protection on it
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Nothing is hidden, as the case is clear all over, so it still looks ace, but just with a bit of protection on it
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What case did you buy? I've bought the S-line Clear TPU case.
Quasar83 said:
What case did you buy? I've bought the S-line Clear TPU case.
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I love the s line case on my htc one abd have ordered for s4.
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http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=310925120970&alt=web
Is the one I bought
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http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=310925120970&alt=web
Is the one I bought
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That's the exact one I bought, from same person. It's fits very snugly. Can even charge it on the dock while leaving case on which is a plus.
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Nothing is hidden, as the case is clear all over, so it still looks ace, but just with a bit of protection on it
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So it looks like an ice-cube in the freezer
A hard case like this does not give much protection of you drop the phone, right?
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Quasar83 said:
A hard case like this does not give much protection of you drop the phone, right?
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It will provide some protection, but im not a clumsy person, im more worried about something in my pocket scratching my phone,
when i am working i have a company iphone and i need it with me at all times so it goes in the same pocket, that was the main reason for the case.
Did anyone come to a conclusion regarding the White one staining? I am also wondering about this...
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Did anyone come to a conclusion regarding the White one staining? I am also wondering about this...
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Just bought the white one. Stains real easy. So, went to pharmacist and bought myself a microfibre cloth + rubbing alcohol (surgical spirit). Does the job, though I can see myself cleaning this phone every two weeks .
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It's not the problem in phone but in Erica's jeans I don't have any stains after 3 months of using.
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HI, PLS CAN SOMEONE HELP?? MY XPERIA Z JUST WENT NUTS, THE DISPLAY COLOURs ARE KIND OF INVERTED, I CAN'T SEE A THING..SOMETIMES IT CLEARS UP A BIT WHEN THERE IS A POP UP ...I TRIED REBOOTING BUT NOTHING CHANGE......ANY SUGGESTIONS PLSS...
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HI, PLS CAN SOMEONE HELP?? MY XPERIA Z JUST WENT NUTS, THE DISPLAY COLOURs ARE KIND OF INVERTED, I CAN'T SEE A THING..SOMETIMES IT CLEARS UP A BIT WHEN THERE IS A POP UP ...I TRIED REBOOTING BUT NOTHING CHANGE......ANY SUGGESTIONS PLSS...
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Reinstall your rom using.Pcompanion.If that does not work give it to Sony centre or in the store you took it if it has warranty.
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Mine does receive a blue stain on the back from one of my pair of blue levi jeans. Will wash it with the pockets out next time to really clean the dye out. Otherwise no the phone hasn't stained from anything.
adomolis said:
Just bought the white one. Stains real easy. So, went to pharmacist and bought myself a microfibre cloth + rubbing alcohol (surgical spirit). Does the job, though I can see myself cleaning this phone every two weeks .
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This is a sure way to get rid of the stain on the phone but be careful, rubbing alcohol destroys adhesive. That is why it is real handy at removing stickers off anything Just wondering if this could effect the bonding of the phone.