Xperia Mini Pro slippery surface fix - Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A

As we know the Xperia Mini Pro in white has a really slick surface. I looked for cases that would not add bulk but to no avail. While I was eating an orange I realized how sticky my hands became and wondered if I wiped just a little bit on the back how it would feel, and it works! Note that I don't see any residue on the back since it's such a thing layer plus it wipes clean if you ever want to get rid of it.
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Hermetics said:
As we know the Xperia Mini Pro in white has a really slick surface. I looked for cases that would not add bulk but to no avail. While I was eating an orange I realized how sticky my hands became and wondered if I wiped just a little bit on the back how it would feel, and it works! Note that I don't see any residue on the back since it's such a thing layer plus it wipes clean if you ever want to get rid of it.
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HAHAHA well that's....different. I guess if it works. But I think for most people its not a long term solution haha
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Scratch removal

Hey all.
I recently got my x 10 and after reading these forums assumed the screen came with a protector on it. I checked it when I got it and it looks like it has one. But after trying to remove it am starting to think its just the outline of the reflective/shiny surface. If anyone can confirm that it is a protector that would be great.
Anyways I seem to some how of gotten a light scratch on my screen. Its very light but enough to get the rainbow effect and be annoying. Does anyone know of a scratch removal solution that is safe to use on the x 10 screen.
Look forward to hearing back.
Regards,
Dylan
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I can confirm that there's a screen-protector on the X10 from the fabric, removed it myself, just be a bit rough with it
Have done some research and it seems novus plastic polish is the way to go. Has anyone used this before and know of it will be ok for use on the x10 shiny screen??
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"I will not buy this smartphone; it is scratched."
"My hovercraft is full of eels."
Huh!?
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Thought i should just add.. the pree applied protector is quite hard to peel of.. once you get it going it it's soon done but it's hard to make that first corner let go and you have to pull it quite hard to rip it of. but it should not leave any uggly marks or rests. did not leave any for me atleast (i removed mine couse i messed up and made a huge mark in it)
Hey. Thanks for the replies. Just a little worried about trying to get it off if its not really the screen protector lol.
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Dylan_x10 said:
Hey. Thanks for the replies. Just a little worried about trying to get it off if its not really the screen protector lol.
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Took mine off yesterday!
Like it better now!
Dylan_x10 said:
Have done some research and it seems novus plastic polish is the way to go. Has anyone used this before and know of it will be ok for use on the x10 shiny screen??
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Did you ever give it a go? I have a couple of scratches on mine and would love to get them off. Have heard talk of white toothpaste being valuable of phone screens but I'm a little hesitant about that...
I removed the pre applied film and have never scratched the screen.
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Can anyone tell me how durable the screen is from scratching? nd I heard that the protection was there to prevent it from screen shattering on a drop is that true?
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A thin piece of film will not stop the glass from shattering, its not like the film car windows use. I've been using my x10 with no film and all is fine.
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enrique71 said:
A thin piece of film will not stop the glass from shattering, its not like the film car windows use. I've been using my x10 with no film and all is fine.
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How easily can the screen be scratched without the film?
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XERO_Racer said:
How easily can the screen be scratched without the film?
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My daughter and I both have x10's. I've dropped my phone several times on ceramic tiles without issues. She on the other hand often drops hers on concrete and keeps it with keys in a tight fit since she doesn't use a purse and just shoves the phone into her jeans. She has pitting and scratches.
It's mineral glass similar to that on a good watch.
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I've dropped mine repeatedly, and dont have a single scratch, i do however have a crack at the bottom of the screen, but that took my 78 kg on top of the phone and a metal button to do, plus falling :/
How to remove a screen protector
Well the easiest way to do it would be to use a piece of scotch-tape.
If you apply the scotch-tape to one of your protectors corners, it should be fairly easy to peel it off...
Felt pretty stupid when i found out that I have 2 protector s on. The stock and the spare one supplied but I've let them on as my 4 year old plays on it often.
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im very tempted to remove it but dont think i will. i have horrible luck with touch screen phones lol
i broke my previous iphone screen 3 times.
Wow thanks guys this is amazing. I have had my x10 since may 2010 and I only just found out it has a screen protector. I have taken it off and now all the annoying surface scratches has gone.
Thanks!!!!!!
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No way... When I got the phone there was an obvious cover stick on the phone which I assumed was the screen protector and thought how bad it was and removed it straight away. I just realised that that wasn't it and I still have one on there. Man that's a fantastic protector, I didn't even know it was there..! Brilliant!

Wtf is this???

Hi guys I'm wondering if its a screen protector around my screen or not I remember when I received my phone I once took out a screen protector it was extremly easy to take it off but still I can see something all around the screen and don't know if its a protector I tried taking it off whit my nails and it was veery hard
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Its another screen protecter and its harder to take off. Use a razor blade to take it off
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VIPER
Why take it off lol?
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If he wants to :-D
VIPER
Well in that case ill keep it lol because I want to keep my real screen cleean
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Omg I've just come to realize that I have it too xD
Did anyone try to take it off ?
Cheers
I did and the screen is more responsive. Took me 27 mins to take it off :d
VIPER
Is it alooot more responsive or a little bit and scrolling trough the screen is it better?
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Flo I am lol and I can tell you its not easy ;p
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viper619 said:
I did and the screen is more responsive. Took me 27 mins to take it off :d
VIPER
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Lol I used my hands and barely have nails took like half a minute
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shahkam said:
Hi guys I'm wondering if its a screen protector around my screen or not I remember when I received my phone I once took out a screen protector it was extremly easy to take it off but still I can see something all around the screen and don't know if its a protector I tried taking it off whit my nails and it was veery hard
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OMG.. just replace it with a thinner model... screen becomes moisture sensitive afterwards.
Is it really another screen protector? Because I'm scared to go really hard to take it out I used a razor blade I.managed taking a small part out really tiny tho.
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Is it really another screen protector? Because I'm scared to go really hard to take it out I used a razor blade I.managed taking a small part out really tiny tho.
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Yes it definitely is another screen protector.
Yes the screen is far more responsive with a thinner screen protector on it.
also don't use a razor blade, I used a safety pin to vertically stab the edge until it lifts a bit. Then use your hands to pull it off as it is stuck on hard so needs a bit of strength to pull off rather than a normal screen protector
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I made it wooot! Now my screen is a bit sticky but its normal because of the layer
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I have a question about screen protectors if you don't mind I ask here.
Is there anywhere I can purchase one of those privacy screen protectors where people can't see the screen on the side for this phone?
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I made it wooot! Now my screen is a bit sticky but its normal because of the layer
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Get a cloth with very very slight bit of water and wipe forever. And it will be smooooooooth
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rip that puppy off. mine has been off for months and months. its super tough glass that is ridiculously strong - i have not scratched it AT ALL and it has no stains or marks.
one guy even took to his with a knife to test it (search for an older thread on this). dont worry about anyone saying that its gunna scratch or get water in it - its glass after all so they have clearly not tried it.
hands down BEST mod you can do to your x10, and its FREE!
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rip that puppy off. mine has been off for months and months. its super tough glass that is ridiculously strong - i have not scratched it AT ALL and it has no stains or marks.
one guy even took to his with a knife to test it (search for an older thread on this). dont worry about anyone saying that its gunna scratch or get water in it - its glass after all so they have clearly not tried it.
hands down BEST mod you can do to your x10, and its FREE!
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I have tested this..
The touch response is effected by moisture.
Pull it off and replace with a nice thin one.
It's crystal glass.. quite impervious to damage.. but it can still crack and break.
Holy ! I've been wondering the exact same thing for a while ! Its so hard to take off -.-
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I first used a knife didnt help tried a razor blade i only managed to cut like 4mm of it then i uses an needle and pushed under it and it pulled off i had to pull very hard to take that **** out damn wasnt an easy job i can say!
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How to revitalize a smudgy screen?

Ok so I remember when I first got my 3d I loved the fact that the screen was basically smudge proof. The glass felt like ice and didn't really show fingerprints. Since then, my screen is often a smudgy mess and even wiping it on my shirt or whatever doesn't help much. Does anyone know of a way to like revitalize the slickness that it used to have? I remember something about people using rain-x to do this I think but I don't really remember any details... Any advice would be awesome.
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Ok so I remember when I first got my 3d I loved the fact that the screen was basically smudge proof. The glass felt like ice and didn't really show fingerprints. Since then, my screen is often a smudgy mess and even wiping it on my shirt or whatever doesn't help much. Does anyone know of a way to like revitalize the slickness that it used to have? I remember something about people using rain-x to do this I think but I don't really remember any details... Any advice would be awesome.
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I use a zagg on mine no smudge. Use some windex
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reaper24 said:
I use a zagg on mine no smudge. Use some windex
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Well the windex will clean it obviously, but I can't imagine it'd leave it with a coating of any sort that repels fingerprints.
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Well the windex will clean it obviously, but I can't imagine it'd leave it with a coating of any sort that repels fingerprints.
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I dunno about coating the glass . Might cause some funky issues till u cleaned the coat off never put anything on mine. I use a zagg keeps the prints smudge down looks fantastic no issues.
Hope u find somethin .
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I clean mine with one of those little alcohol wipes now and then. Smudge free and looks good for a while. I think all the oils etc off your fingers build up a layer on there after a while.
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KB112 said:
I clean mine with one of those little alcohol wipes now and then. Smudge free and looks good for a while. I think all the oils etc off your fingers build up a layer on there after a while.
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I was gonna say that but couldn't stop laughing at something else too much 3D...
Alcohol does leave a nice feeling behind clean and sterile should keep prints off to for awhile...
I just put a zagg on mine awhile back cause I am always outside doing something work wise... Didn't wanna mess the glass up finger prints drove me bonkers..
Buy an ASUS transformer prime. Throw the tablet away and use the cloth that comes with it. Works like a charm for anything and everything. Geez, though, the people around were making a fuss about how I threw some metal block away. Its only five hundred dollars, geez come on...
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jdeoxys said:
Buy an ASUS transformer prime. Throw the tablet away and use the cloth that comes with it. Works like a charm for anything and everything. Geez, though, the people around were making a fuss about how I threw some metal block away. Its only five hundred dollars, geez come on...
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Comment of the day lol
I am a greasy bastard myself and have the same problem. The smudge problem has caused me to be an avid hand washer due to this. Like others have said though. The Zagg screen protector does a fantastic job of keeping smudge stains down
I use oakley lens cleaner works wonders
its hard living in a blood red world
I use one of those micro-fiber cloths (with no cleaning fluid) on mine. Works like a charm.
I change oil for a living so this problem is an everyday thing for me, if you don't have any type of screen protector on it... There r a ton of lil tricks, the results are widely spread out,
I've heard of using "powder foundation" (make-up) to lightly "dust" it and wipe it clean and it should help out( sorta worked for me, but was a lot of work for a lil bit of a fix....
The alcohol wipes seem to work the best for me tho...
Shot from my sharp shooter in 3d
Have you tried butter or margarine?
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hitman4274 said:
I change oil for a living so this problem is an everyday thing for me, if you don't have any type of screen protector on it... There r a ton of lil tricks, the results are widely spread out,
I've heard of using "powder foundation" (make-up) to lightly "dust" it and wipe it clean and it should help out( sorta worked for me, but was a lot of work for a lil bit of a fix....
The alcohol wipes seem to work the best for me tho...
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Lol I think oil,antifreeze,transfluid are the worst to get on the glass or screen makes it all gummed up brake fluid is something else..
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Lol I think oil,antifreeze,transfluid are the worst to get on the glass or screen makes it all gummed up brake fluid is something else..
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Brake fluid
Very toxic ....will strip paint in a quick second
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maek_it_happen said:
Brake fluid
Very toxic ....will strip paint in a quick second
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that it will lol..
I use my shirt and sometimes my pants... Works well

White mini pro - black back cover

Missed the rubber back cover from my x10 mini pro.
Looks a little like a liquorice allsort but hey......
Just in case someone wondered how it looks.
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That's not bad I've been tempted to do something with mine, like buy a new white back to sand and paint after I saw someone with a tiny black triforce on the corner of theirs.
That looks cool. If the black parts were non-slip............
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http://www.rustoleum.co.uk/colourselect/3/14
non slip paint in black or transparent!
Black phone cover £4.95,
Non slip spray can £11.85,
Realising you're not the only one to mess with your phone so much..........
Priceless!
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hehehe massive spray can, non slip phone, games controller, other random objects in the house... the possibilities are endless!
You guys sure its safe huh?? The spray wont cause any problems to the fone???
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ashwinsadeep said:
You guys sure its safe huh?? The spray wont cause any problems to the fone???
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When doing anything like this, take things apart! This is just a battery cover and they can be bought easy online. It's going to be hours a day before its usable anyway so do this to a spare.
If the solvents used don't agree with the plastic (I've spilt acetone when doing nails before) then you've ruined a spare cover
Good idea! That look so cool.
Make a pretty nice looking cover that....
I bought blue cover for my white Sk17i
it's look very pretty and I find the texture better than the white cover
May I ask where you can buy an official new black back cover? Mine is pretty beat up right now...
love the white backcover-adv no scratches and it looks new always
I found a new stock battery cover on ebay for about $17.
Mine in the first post is a genuine black one from ebay. Only £4.95.
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pjam said:
Mine in the first post is a genuine black one from ebay. Only £4.95.
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Jup ordered it! Thanks. I recommend everybody to buy a new one if your old one cracks, your xmp will feel as solid as when you bought it. And the nice SE bubble looks better than ever
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Cool.
melenko said:
That's not bad I've been tempted to do something with mine, like buy a new white back to sand and paint after I saw someone with a tiny black triforce on the corner of theirs.
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i'am from malaysia where i can get back case??? for xperia mini pro

Mediocre back cover? Help!

Hello
So I have a galaxy s3. My little brother happened to use my phone when he had ball point pen smudges on his hand. So now there are smudges on the back cover. I tried removing it by putting a drop or two of water and even nail polish remover but it didn't work. It just lightened it. Anyone know if there is a solution for this kind of thing?
Thanks!
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omgbuffguy said:
Hello
So I have a galaxy s3. My little brother happened to use my phone when he had ball point smudges on his hand. So now there are smudges on the back cover. I tried removing it by putting a drop or two of water and even nail polish remover but it didn't work. It just lightened it. Anyone know if there is a solution for this kind of thing?
Thanks!
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If it bothers you buy a new backcover or better yet a descent case mate

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