I just took my tpu case off and there a bunch of dirt and stuff in the crack between the screen and the edge of the phone. What do you guys do to clean in between there, and the speaker grill?
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Try air in a can.
I use card-stock paper or good paper for the tiny groove (micro gutter ), works wonders.
I use a product called cyber clean for cleaning all of my gadgets, it works awesome, sorry don't think I have posted enough to post a link.
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Diaper wipes and q-tips.
i got something white under my speaker grill. its bugging the hell outta me!!!
I normally don't clean it at all, but on rare occasion I'll take a compressed air can and just blow everything out of it.
I use sandpaper....j/k....
Like the other guys posted....qtip and babywipes.
Ulllllllllllltttrrrrraaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!
I use a threading needle or safety pin. Its real effective but you have to be very gentle.
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I use microfiber cleaning cloths from Max Professional. I use them in my shop for cleaning fingerprints, etc off of guitars I work on. Works great for the screen. I use an Otterbox defender case and have one handy for a final wipe down before putting it back in the case.
http://www.blowoff.com/cleaners/electronics_shammy.htm
Compressed air works good just make sure it doesn't give off. Moisture to the device
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Q Tips and 90% alcohol. Then wipe down with a microfiber or soft cotton towel.
The edge of a sticky-note. Fits perfectly between the screen and edge of the phone, removes anything that's stuck in there. Oh, and for the screen, I use my shirt. Ocassionally, for a really messy screen, moist towelette, etc.
Thank a lot guys. I'll give these all try. All the little dirt in the edge grooves are bugging the hell out of me
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Rain-X for the screen will make it so perfect and fingerprint proof you'll want to cry over how beautiful it looks. I take it apart once in awhile to clean the rest.
Hmmmmmm. I wonder if a phone-detailing business could be profitable?
<<work in progress>>
mazook98 said:
Rain-X for the screen will make it so perfect and fingerprint proof you'll want to cry over how beautiful it looks. I take it apart once in awhile to clean the rest.
Hmmmmmm. I wonder if a phone-detailing business could be profitable?
<<work in progress>>
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Rain X...nice. I'd be too afraid of getting it under the screen somehow. I'm even paranoid when applying alcohol. Lol
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KB112 said:
Rain X...nice. I'd be too afraid of getting it under the screen somehow. I'm even paranoid when applying alcohol. Lol
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You don't spray it on.. You apply it with a microfiber cloth, slowly applying a light layer on a clean screen until it's "dried to a light glaze" (kinda like your car looks right before you buff the wax.....) Then, using ANOTHER totally-clean microfiber, you slowly but forcefully rub little circles until the dried Rain-X is evenly distributed and all the excess is absorbed.
Trust me, after that, your screen will be so slick that letters will start falling off your keyboard, and the youtube videos you're watching will slide off onto the floor.
No fingerprints for like 2 months, also...
Ps. Works great on tablets, too.
mazook98 said:
You don't spray it on.. You apply it with a microfiber cloth, slowly applying a light layer on a clean screen until it's "dried to a light glaze" (kinda like your car looks right before you buff the wax.....) Then, using ANOTHER totally-clean microfiber, you slowly but forcefully rub little circles until the dried Rain-X is evenly distributed and all the excess is absorbed.
Trust me, after that, your screen will be so slick that letters will start falling off your keyboard, and the youtube videos you're watching will slide off onto the floor.
No fingerprints for like 2 months, also...
Ps. Works great on tablets, too.
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I might give it a go this weekend. Rain season started and I need to do our windshields.
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I hard-reset it.
What Rain X product do you use? I assume it is that the original rain treatment, but I certainly don't want to purchase the wrong product...
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I've been a (very) proud 3VO owner since July 2nd. I can be rough on my gadgets / phones, but i've been treating this one well. I have started to notice some of the black paint wearing off around the top of the metal bezel (specifically between the light sensor and the headphone plug). It is mainly on the sharp edge / corner, but is also showing in a few other places. I'm assuming it is from the phone being in my pocket rubbing on coins. Keys are always on a carabiner, knife is in other pocket, and don't carry a lighter.
My question is this: Has anyone actually sanded that piece down and polished it? I know it is not going to be a high grade metal, but I'd imagine if the phone was tore down that piece could be precisely sanded and buffed. Even if it was a little rough, a brushed metal look would be pretty slick looking around the phone. That bezel does have some printing on it around the camera button for "2D 3D Camera Mode", but who cares. We know what it does.
I'm afraid after a few months of use this thing will look like it's been through hell and back.
Get a case.
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e_town said:
I've been a (very) proud 3VO owner since July 2nd. I can be rough on my gadgets / phones, but i've been treating this one well. I have started to notice some of the black paint wearing off around the top of the metal bezel (specifically between the light sensor and the headphone plug). It is mainly on the sharp edge / corner, but is also showing in a few other places. I'm assuming it is from the phone being in my pocket rubbing on coins. Keys are always on a carabiner, knife is in other pocket, and don't carry a lighter.
My question is this: Has anyone actually sanded that piece down and polished it? I know it is not going to be a high grade metal, but I'd imagine if the phone was tore down that piece could be precisely sanded and buffed. Even if it was a little rough, a brushed metal look would be pretty slick looking around the phone. That bezel does have some printing on it around the camera button for "2D 3D Camera Mode", but who cares. We know what it does.
I'm afraid after a few months of use this thing will look like it's been through hell and back.
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A high gloss polish would look too iphoney (2g/3g variants.)
And a brushed metal style would look too similar to LG line of current phones. In my opinion.
But.. To me. I like how roughed up metal looks. So, some worn paint, maybe some rust spots would look kinda bad ass to me. Lol.
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novanosis85 said:
Get a case.
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Thank you for adding value to this thread.
I just noticed 2 spots on my phone where the paint is wearing away on the bezel, it pisses me off!
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I've dropped my phone about 3 times now and I never dropped my galaxy s I had for a year. But there are silver metal scratches
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Xencer said:
I've dropped my phone about 3 times now and I never dropped my galaxy s I had for a year. But there are silver metal scratches
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Well thats the thing I have NEVER dropped my E3D and it has been in a Otterbox Defender since the day I bought it. I pulled it out to clean it and make sure there was no dust in there and I noticed the paint chips.
I am not kidding, use a sharpie marker, looks damn good.
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I am not kidding, use a sharpie marker, looks damn good.
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I did but it doesn't stay... :|
I just bought mine this past weekend but if this is a wide spread problem it'll suck. I wonder if a fine grain would remove the black paint without roughing up the medal. If I were to do this will it void the terms of the sprint protection plan? Heck I wonder if they will fix this problem under the TEP program.
hchavarria said:
I just bought mine this past weekend but if this is a wide spread problem it'll suck. I wonder if a fine grain would remove the black paint without roughing up the medal. If I were to do this will it void the terms of the sprint protection plan? Heck I wonder if they will fix this problem under the TEP program.
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Answer: No, it's not a problem, it's normal wear and tear.
OP, you could definitely try your idea. But in addition to that, I put any coins I have in my other pocket. Nothing goes in the same pocket as my 3D except maybe a piece of paper on occasion.
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I am not kidding, use a sharpie marker, looks damn good.
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I've dropped my phone where the metal bezel has a scratch and now is bare. Using a sharpie marker works but the marker wears off after a while. I used a sharpie marker and then used a tpu case. The problem solved.....for now.
Jeremiah239 said:
I just noticed 2 spots on my phone where the paint is wearing away on the bezel, it pisses me off!
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If you have OCD, You're within your 30 days to make a fresh exchange.
And then buy a case on the follow-up.
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If you have OCD, You're within your 30 days to make a fresh exchange.
And then buy a case on the follow-up.
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I do have OCD and I have had a Otterbox Defender on my phone since the day I bought it! So I think its gonna keep happening no matter what I do!
I'm still in my 30 days and I also have dust under the screen so I might get a replacement anyway.
This aluminum frame that is on the front and sides of this phone is a really bad move by HTC... ive been xtra careful especially for my thirty day period... and rite ontop of front speaker there is a little white spec, it isnt a dent or scratch but a white small mark.. I see more problems to come with this aluminum front... And im not the one who likes wearing rubbers for protection i like my phone naked and just wear a phone holder on belt.. this is just another problem for the evo3d.... this along with the signal.,heat issues maybe because of radio, stupid sensative cheap power button.. all making me go back to my e4g... never had any of those issues i just mentoned.
I've got a small dot exposing the metal on mine. Its not that noticeable but just in case I now have a case on it.
Well as luck would have it I noticed something white on one of the corners of the phone do I rubbed it with my thumb and some of the black paint came off, same thing happened with the bottom corner. This phone is just 5 days old! I haven't had many of the problems manifest as discussed in other threads so I wouldn't want to return it but I am certainly contemplating it.
R2D2 631 said:
This aluminum frame that is on the front and sides of this phone is a really bad move by HTC... ive been xtra careful especially for my thirty day period... and rite ontop of front speaker there is a little white spec, it isnt a dent or scratch but a white small mark.. I see more problems to come with this aluminum front... And im not the one who likes wearing rubbers for protection i like my phone naked and just wear a phone holder on belt.. this is just another problem for the evo3d.... this along with the signal.,heat issues maybe because of radio, stupid sensative cheap power button.. all making me go back to my e4g... never had any of those issues i just mentoned.
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Yep it doesn't matter how careful you its gonna happen! Even with a case it happened to me then I took my case off for 3 days and another one showed up and I treat my phone like gold I am actually way over protective with it. I'm thinking of taking it back and getting the NS4G! I have dust under my screen now the paint is chipping and my rear speaker sounds like ****, I'm just scared the problems I have now are only gonna get worse.
Wow another problem. I too have paint chipping on the left side on the lower part by the screen. I rubbed it thinking it was dust and now it's silver. It also looks like the plating is slightly bent. And I also have a small white dot right under the sense on the metal part. Looked at my Shift and 4G and I see nothing like this and I used the hell out of those. As opposed this one, which is already a replacement for other issues.
Its 3 days old ffs. I've barely used it. Exchanging it is useless, its the build quality. It's going to happen to all EVO 3Ds sooner or later, even with a case and super care. Within a few months it will look like crap.
Oh well, I'm definitely returning this, but I'll do it after I have some fun with it. I hope the SGS2 has superior build quality, I think I can live without Sense from now on.
My wife has never dropped hers. But its bad. I dropped my phone once on some rocks. Small silver scratch on the face.
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Does the Rezound have Gorilla Glass? I think it does, but just making sure.
Thanks
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Doesn't matter the Bolt had gorilla glass and I can point out at least 5 scratches on the screen since April 1 being really deep and one other one caused from unlocking screen near bottom of screen. All were caused by fingernails.
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Do you have diamond tipped fingernails??? Not buying it.
UHF3 said:
Do you have diamond tipped fingernails??? Not buying it.
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Lol
10char//
I hope it does tired if the screen protector already.
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UHF3 said:
Do you have diamond tipped fingernails??? Not buying it.
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lol me either. you did not scratch it with your nails. period.
Grnlantern79 said:
Doesn't matter the Bolt had gorilla glass and I can point out at least 5 scratches on the screen since April 1 being really deep and one other one caused from unlocking screen near bottom of screen. All were caused by fingernails.
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All you had to do was email them.
http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/featured-products
Cut them if that is the case, lol. BS! I never used screen protectors on any device I have owned. Even dropping them doesn't really scratch the screen. I showed people on my X1 and X2 both that even a key lightly pressed won't. This phone may not have Corning gorilla glass, but it still GLASS! Lol you don't cut threw car windows with finger nails.
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Its impossible that u scratched it with ur nail.... its just doesn't happen that way...
but one way to scratch is to put some sands on it and rub it...
one its all done ur screen will probably be screwed...
I don't know what else to tell you laugh all you want but I have 5 on my screen. I did email the company and they told me to email HTC, HTC said they don't warranty screen damage cause by outside factors....blah blah trust me I did the deep one wobble my fingernail play fruit ninja so I know what I am talking about. The one at the bottom is not as deep but it the length of the screen that I normally pull my the lock ring. I don't even have fingernails really so i don't get it, I have seen videos of people taking a knife to a screen and keys. I was in a thread about this in Thunderbolt forum so other people have seen his before. Not every screen made equal.
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..............Not every screen made equal.
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Maybe so. But, all screens are made from glass and no matter how long (or how hard for that matter) the nails are growing from your fingers it is virtually impossible for them to scratch the glass of your phone's screen. For your fingernails to be capable of scratching the screen they would then have to be harder than the glass used to make the screen. So, if your fingernails are that hard then you should be able to also scratch the glass in the windows of you home or the glass mirror in your bathroom. Give those two a shot and let us know how it turns out. If you are indeed successful; then call Guinness World Records and Ripley's.
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Maybe so. But, all screens are made from glass and no matter how long (or how hard for that matter) the nails are growing from your fingers it is virtually impossible for them to scratch the glass of your phone's screen. For your fingernails to be capable of scratching the screen they would then have to be harder than the glass used to make the screen. So, if your fingernails are that hard then you should be able to also scratch the glass in the windows of you home or the glass mirror in your bathroom. Give those two a shot and let us know how it turns out. If you are indeed successful; then call Guinness World Records and Ripley's.
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rofl!! +1
this made my night
Feel free to come check it out if you are ever in Arizona I would not make this up I had the first Droid Incredible and never used screen protector on that one and now its my daughter play phone and it is still scratch free and i used that for well over a year and my daughter had it for last 6 months. I was very disappointed with my Thunderbolt's screen.
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Seeing it wouldn't prove anything! If you ever come to Michigan come see my phone, I scratched it with my skin (from my friends car door actually)! are your hands always bleeding? It seems with nails like that you would be cutting your hands up a lot!
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do you have long nails? fingernails don't work on a capasitive touchscreen, so there isn't any reason to touch the screen with your nails....
You guys act like I am the only one who has complained about the thunderbolt screen. It's a cheap screen way cheaper than my Droid incredible. And my fingernails are normal size children.
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Wait, wait, wait... You have normal sized children for fingernails?
LOL
In reality, you are probably another one of those people walking around with your naked phone in your pocket. Some keys in the same pocket, or a fall scratched it, and you didn't notice until flailing at your screen with your normal sized children for nails playing Fruit Ninja.
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lol, dude, stop trying to save face. We all know you didn't scratch your screen with your fingernails!
Funny stuff...
I have one slight scratch on my Inc. Hardly noticeable, but I notice it. First noticed it after coming back from Florida. Damn beautiful white sand beaches!!!!
Note to self (and y'all)... screen protectors are a must when going to the beach.
Quartz will scratch glass!
Will definitely buy some cheap protectors for my soon-to-be-mine Rezound!
What about toe nails? I wanna make sure before I get this phone....
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[HOW TO] Sanding Top Cover to Matte Black - DIY Instructions
Attempt this physical modification at your own risk. None of the individuals mentioned in this post, nor those who offer advice and opinions outside of this post, are responsible for any success/failure you may experience during your attempt.
Credit for this idea goes to boonxeven
Credit for this How-to write up goes to mrnamster. I simply made a standalone thread for it, added some process modifications, and added some pictures of the sanding job I did on my LTEvo.
**CLICK HERE** to view the original thread and please make sure to click the thanks button on boonxeven (OP) and mrnamster's (p. 4) posts.
Materials
600 grit or finer wet/dry sandpaper, cut and folded
1000 grit wet sandpaper, cut and folded (optional)
Water to unclog sandpaper. I used a spray bottle.
Lint-free cloth (for wiping)
Evo LTE cover, removed from phone
Knife, flathead screwdriver, or flat safepry tool. (optional Step)
Superglue(Optional step)
Procedure
Remove Camera lens from rear cover by breaking soft welds in the areas indicated in the pictures below. (optional step)
Pictures:
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f238/Concordium/IMAG0108B.jpg
Wet sandpaper
Lightly sand the cover using a small symmetrical circular motion. Start with the difficult areas first (around lens cover and on rounded edges). Do the sharp edges last as those sand quickly.
Use the folded end to sand around the lens cover. You can opt to press the lens cover off or tape it. It's metal so it's not likely to scratch.
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http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f238/Concordium/IMG_1123.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f238/Concordium/IMG_1120.jpg
Wipe with damp lint-free cloth, let dry and resand any spots if necessary.
Pictures:
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f238/Concordium/IMG_1119.jpg
***Remember, your cover is going to look horrible until you finish the job. So if you start getting nervous halfway through when your cover looks like the picture above then don't worry. It's normal until everything gets evened out.
Pictures:
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f238/Concordium/IMG_1128.jpg
Periodically dip the sandpaper in water if it starts to get clogged (usually turns white as it builds up).
(Optional Step) Use 1000 grit wet sandpaper to even up stroke marks and bring the entire rear cover to a nice, clean and even finish.
Rinse, clean, and dry rear cover before reinstalling.
Using superglue, reinstall camera lens cover onto phone rear cover. Superglue is used to ensure a solid fit. (optional step)
Notes
Take your time to lightly sand away the gloss finish of the paint by applying minimal pressure to the sandpaper. Periodically wipe, let dry and sand some more. If you sand too much it will dig into the plastic and turn light black/gray.
Do not try to rush this job. Using large strokes or trying to sand using rapid strokes will not make the job go any faster. If anything it will make it take longer due to the uneven and sloppy results such a method will yield. Patience is the key here. Slow and steady will yield the best results.
Avoid getting the inside of the cover wet. If you do happen to get it wet make sure to dry the entire inside, especially the metal contacts, thoroughly before reinstalling onto your phone.
A soft brush helps clean the nooks and crannies when done.
End Results:
boonxeven -
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f238/Concordium/Finished.jpg
mrnamster -
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f238/Concordium/evo-1.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f238/Concordium/evo-2.jpg
Concordium -
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f238/Concordium/IMG_1117-1.jpg
YoungCorruptionV2.0 -
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f238/Concordium/2012-06-13_15-11-14732.jpg
Evo_Shift -
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/8508/p10706241.png
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/1981/p10706271.png
http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/179/p1070625b.jpg
Nice info. I was about to do this but then I bought a TPU case instead.
I didn't think the matte and glossy finish was a big deal before, but now that I've seen this, the dual finish really looks odd. It's like someone broke the top part of the phone and then salvaged part of a case from a different phone.
The back should have been all matte.
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DarkManX4lf said:
Nice info. I was about to do this but then I bought a TPU case instead.
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lol me too
Should have come from HTC like this. Looks great!
Nice, but it was much simpler to buy a skin for it. I put carbon fiber on the back, and it looks amazing!
Hey looks cool, I want to try this but does anyone know where I can get more black plate covers just in case I mess up or something?
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I was about to do this until I bought Carbon Fiber wrap for my car and got an idea to put it on my phone. Went on XDA and realized a lot of people are already Carbon Fibering their top covers.
Anyone know a place to buy extra top covers?
Looks nice. I don't have the patience to do this. I'm hoping some matte covers will show up on ebay and actually fit well..
Looks nice, but I'm just gonna paint mine.
Evo_Shift said:
Looks nice. I don't have the patience to do this. I'm hoping some matte covers will show up on ebay and actually fit well..
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It really doesn't take long to do at all. The sanding process takes a bit of common sense and a little bit of caution just like skinning your phone would.
eXplicit815 said:
Looks nice, but I'm just gonna paint mine.
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Painting it will not look as good as sanding it or skinning it.
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Pop the red lens cover off! At least put it as an option in the notes! Makes it much easier, and zero percent chance of rubbing the red off.
Nice!
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I started this project yesterday but ran out if sand paper lol. Thank you for the guide
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Pop the red lens cover off! At least put it as an option in the notes! Makes it much easier, and zero percent chance of rubbing the red off.
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Good idea. I didn't do this for mine, neither did the other guys, but I will add it to the process. Thanks!
YoungCorruptionV2.0 said:
I started this project yesterday but ran out if sand paper lol. Thank you for the guide
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You ran out? I only used like a quarter of a sheet. As long as you clean the sandpaper regularly it should last quite a while.
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Concordium said:
You ran out? I only used like a quarter of a sheet. As long as you clean the sandpaper regularly it should last quite a while.
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I had very little/old sandpaper that was a couple of years old.
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YoungCorruptionV2.0 said:
I had very little/old sandpaper that was a couple of years old.
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Haha! Yeah that makes sense then. Post some pictures for us when you get it done. I'll add them to the OP.
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Haha! Yeah that makes sense then. Post some pictures for us when you get it done. I'll add them to the OP.
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Will do! Going to Lowe's today so I should have pictures up by tonight
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Still need to get 1000 grit to finish it off but looks pretty good so far
Nice.
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Surround, around the screen is coming undone, and wanted to ask if there is a fix, solution, or glue that people are using to resolve the problem.
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Surround, around the screen is coming undone, and wanted to ask if there is a fix, solution, or glue that people are using to resolve the problem.
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My fix was to just pull it completely off. The camera button & slider come off too, but who ever uses those? Lol
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If you are talking about the glue underneath the bezel of the glass you might wanna try heating it up with a hairdryer or something and then just pressing and holding it down for a while. Best way is on a flat surface and use a towel or your shirt or something to press down with.
I had this issue with the "frame" of my phone coming free on one side. I bit the bullet and just used normal super glue, applied a couple of small dots from behind and then "clamped" by simply tying some string around the phone.
Make sure you have something to wipe up any excess, you don't want any on you screen!
So far it appears to be working for me.
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Superglue or epoxy should work. Put a rubber case on after to protect and hold it in place
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Yeah, I feel ya on this. My frame is falling a part and the piece around the camera button is coming off.
Mine has been loose and today it came off. Unfortunately I had to rip the rest off because the aluminum was pretty sharp. Lost the 2D to 3D button and the camera release button. I need to figure out what to do.
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Mine has been loose and today it came off. Unfortunately I had to rip the rest off because the aluminum was pretty sharp. Lost the 2D to 3D button and the camera release button. I need to figure out what to do.
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Same here. Dropped mine at the skatepark and the metal and buttons flew off. I threw it away since it was just a mangled piece of aluminum I couldn't straighten out right. It doesn't look too bad.
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Musta dropped mine a hundred times.
Tight as a fiddle.
Sure wouldn't pull anything off if it wuz loose though. (Unless I needed an excuse 4a new phone)
How do we amaze owners keep the device looking amazing
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you mean flashing bad ass rom's... or exterior by using screen protectors and cases?
I try not to drop it in the dirt if that's what u mean..lol
Ninjistix said:
you mean flashing bad ass rom's... or exterior by using screen protectors and cases?
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Meant like cleaning AMD stuff, wiping screen etc
Q
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filthygoat223996 said:
Meant like cleaning AMD stuff, wiping screen etc
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Hey FilthyGoat I take my case off, remove battery and lightly air blow, wipe the edges there is always a little layer of dust there.
I do that ever couple weeks so it does not accumulate. I also use a LCD screen cleaner, no house hold cleaners on the screen.
Hope my method will give you some tips FilthyGoat .......your username makes me smile with this question you asked
CalicoJeb said:
Hey FilthyGoat I take my case off, remove battery and lightly air blow, wipe the edges there is always a little layer of dust there.
I do that ever couple weeks so it does not accumulate. I also use a LCDs screen cleaner, no house hold cleaners on the screen.
Hope my method will give you some tips FilthyGoat .......your username makes me smile with this question you asked
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Indeed, thing is, filthy goats have a very hard time keeping anything clean
I go try hard some times and completely give the phone a wipe down but the screen becomes smudged very quick ... Maybe cuz I'm filthy? Who knows
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mine too, smudges happen very quick, doesen't take much in terms of greasy fingers. I have a couple eyeglass cloths around my desk at work and I give it a spray with the eyeglass solution and just wipe it down. Also, I change the screen protector every few months, and go through a few tpu cases a year. Mine still looks as new as the day I bought it.
the kinda of case and screen protector i'm using don't really leave smudges... the most ill have to worry about is dust gathering around the corners of the screen where the protector is.. but i just blow it off dust and wipe it whenever it looks dirty
Is eye glass cleaner harmful to the glass display?
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Has anybody noticed that dust collects on the inside of the little window for the front-facing camera? Or, am I the only one this has happened to? I have no idea how to clean it; I've tried shooting "canned air" into the back with the cover off, and into the earpiece. If anyone has any suggestions, I'd gladly listen. Thanks!
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Has anybody noticed that dust collects on the inside of the little window for the front-facing camera? Or, am I the only one this has happened to? I have no idea how to clean it; I've tried shooting "canned air" into the back with the cover off, and into the earpiece. If anyone has any suggestions, I'd gladly listen. Thanks!
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Hasn't happened to me yet, but I'be only had the amaze for half a year so Idk
Possibly a design issue?
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i go naked!
I originally had a ballistic case for my phone but hate how bulky it was, and the phone is a heavy beast as it is. I really don't like screen protectors either, they either smudge too much, or distort the clarity of the screen. So I'm going totally naked now which can be a delicate operation, so I take the following steps to keep my phone clean.
1. Don't drop it. Duh. Most of the time dropping a phone without a case isn't the end of the world though, and I could live with a ding in the corner should it happen, better than living in fear and having a frumpy-ass case wrapped around it the other 99.9% of the time that I don't have poor coordination...
2. Never set the phone down on a hard surface unless very gently, this prevents scratching. If I do set my phone down I put my wallet under it, but most of the time my phone is either in my hand or in my front pocket.
3. Dedicate one pocket to you phone (you can carry your wallet there too it it's soft), and NOT your back pocket. I'm a lightweight guy and I shattered the screen on my Atrix by sitting on it when getting into my car, turned out it wasn't as strong as my iPhone's 3GS screen was, so I don't do this anymore. Sounds stupid but I've knowingly sat on my phone thousands of times without it ever breaking... I just really like my phone in my back pocket. So now I keep my phone in my front right pocket with the screen facing my leg; keys and spare change go in left pocket.
4. Carry a microfiber pouch on you--I use this to clean the screen and to clean my sunglasses, and I store my sunglasses in it when stowing them away. Most cheap-o sunglasses stores around here will sell you one for 2 or 3 dollars, the nice ones feel like micro-suede...
5. Keep your hands & ears clean, I won't detail how to clean you ears and trim your nails but you get the idea :laugh:
Dead skin and pocket debris are the main things to get stuck in the speaker grills so if you're super anal you could keep your phone in a soft case with a drawstring before putting it in your pocket but that's kinda dorky, at the end of the day it's just a phone and you're probably gonna replace it with a better one in due time anyways so I say go naked and enjoy...