Morning all. Ive been on vacation at the beach and sand has worked its stupid ass all into the screen bezel. Has anyone used any specifc tools to clean dist and lint built up in the phones smaller crevasses
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I've always made due with compressed air. Cyber Clean is pretty neat if you want to get into those hard-to-reach areas.
I'm kind of compulsive about keeping stuff clean, so I usually use those methods, and I often apply hand sanitizer to the screen and back cover for good measure.
If you've got the sand in some very hard to reach area, shaking the phone gently with the compressed air aimed at it might help.
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I've always made due with compressed air. Cyber Clean is pretty neat if you want to get into those hard-to-reach areas.
I'm kind of compulsive about keeping stuff clean, so I usually use those methods, and I often apply hand sanitizer to the screen and back cover for good measure.
If you've got the sand in some very hard to reach area, shaking the phone gently with the compressed air aimed at it might help.
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Hmm never heard of hand sanatizer on the screen? But yea i dont know why i dont have compressed air because im super ocd
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You can clean that bezel on the front of the phone with the corner of a piece of paper.
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You can clean that bezel on the front of the phone with the corner of a piece of paper.
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Actually thats genius
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q-tips and canned air.
I use the corner of a sticky note. The adhesive helps grab some of the dirt.
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I have the Evo 3D now a couple of weeks, great phone!!
But on the edges between the screen and the casing there's a lot of dirt. I can't get it out of there.
are there ways to get the dirt out???
I've been wondering the same thing myself I've been using duster to get most of it at
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Maybe a wood toothpick? Or alcohol and q-tip
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I've managed most of it with just my fingernail. *shrugs*
Don't use anything metal. Even just a little bit.
i will try to use alcohol and a toothpick, i hope al the dust comes off
Dry toothbrush ...
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I just use a can of air to blow the crap out
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I've been using Cyber Clean, works well.
I'm too new to post a link but you can go to CyberClean dot tv for more info.
Use the corner of a piece of paper. I find that sticky notes work rather well, as they are just stiff and thick enough to get the job done. (I know, I know, that's what she said!)
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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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...
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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
I'm not sure what it is, or if it's like a protectant layer that's wearing off.
But it's only in the lower half of the screen towards the middle.
It covers almost the whole bottom half, it looks like something splattered on it. But I can get it off with anything, I tried water, eyeglass cleaner, and Window cleaner.
It's really annoying I can feel the difference when I try to slide my finger across.
It's all fine when I clean it, it looks perfectly fine. But when I slide my thumb across is shows up.
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Didn't mean to hit reply..lol
did you happen to be in the bathroom with a inappropriate picture on the screen?
if so thats where the sticky substance came from... lol
I figured there would be one person...
But no, it's like there's a protective coating onto of the screen and it's like wearing in on area.
It just won't clean off.
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I figured there would be one person...
But no, it's like there's a protective coating onto of the screen and it's like wearing in on area.
It just won't clean off.
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Lmao! Try using rubbing alcohol
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Yeah, I was thinking about it. I'll have to try it later.
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It should lift it as the alcohol evaporates... and I would only recommend alcohol so if any gets in the device it won't hurt it
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It is actually the oil repellent(or something like that) coating, unfortunately, it is irreversible unless you get it painted again I guess, or replace the screen. your best bet is put on a screen protector.
This happened to BOTH of my previous android phones, Acer Liquid (happened really quickly because the screen is not very sensitive), Atrix (device too fast, so I browse the web on it too much so it has worn off too)
Moved on to HTC Amaze, I guess it is just the same, I better put a screen protector on first...
One question though, did you ever use screen protector? Both of my previous devices did, I wonder if they take a thin layer off when you peel them off....
Well I bought my phone used so I'm not sure.
The alcohol didn't work, so I'm pretty sure it's the coating...
Time to get a screen protector.
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Well I can't really tell...
It almost acts like it's coming off, I can't really feel it anymore and I can only see it when I purposefully get my screen dirty. But it looks like something was smeared on it and half of it came off and it's in a hole bunch of little dots and globs.
Is this what yours looked like morris?
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not sure but you might try DRM'ing the phone through tmobile just not sure what their policy is on doing it to a phone you got from someone else . . would think you still could though
Well I bought it used, and I'm on a prepaid plan.
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It's funny because this happened to my phone the first week I got it . It's like a permanent smudge . Thought it was just me . Same exact spot .... Under the settings/back button .
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It's funny because this happened to my phone the first week I got it . It's like a permanent smudge . Thought it was just me . Same exact spot .... Under the settings/back button .
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Yeah, I'm just going to have to buy a screen protector to cover it up. It's perfectly fine when I wipe the screen off, just when I use it it shows up
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I think your looking for xxxda-developers.com
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Someone else already made that joke...
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xxquicksh0txx said:
Yeah, I'm just going to have to buy a screen protector to cover it up. It's perfectly fine when I wipe the screen off, just when I use it it shows up
Someone else already made that joke...
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Oh..... #ThatAwkwardMoment
Haha, but really I'm thinking that my battery was getting really hot or something and it melted it or something. Or some type of chemical reaction between it and all of the oils I have on my hands while I'm at work. I work at a machine shop, and there's always different types of coolant and oil
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I have found a residue about the size of a quarter on the bottom right side of my screen. I have tried removing it without success does anyone have any ideas on what this could be and the best way to remove it? This isn't a screen protector glue it literally appeared out of no where and creates a ruffness to the screen but it has no signs of scratches anywhere on there.
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Have you tried using a rubbing alcohol or lense cleaning wipe? Did you put your phone near anything that may have spilled on it or left of unattended near untrustworthy folk?
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Yes I tried rubbing alcohol and no and no
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is it melted,? sounds stuiped I know. but my wife left a curling iron by her phone....
Try Goo Gone
Have you tried acetone? I'm not sure it'd be safe to use on the phone but you might try a q-tip on a small patch to see if it makes a difference? I find acetone usually works in times when alcohol doesnt. Just be careful.
I think I will take it in to the att store today Ans see I'd they can help at all.
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Thisis now starting to effect the use of my device when typing and scrolling the touch of my finger is not always picked up.
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When I need to remove residue - such as from tape or stickers, either denatured alcohol or paint thinner will work. Where one doesn't work, the other will. Forget rubbing alcohol, most of that stuff is heavily watered down, usually by 25%.
Here's a tip, not phone related. Ever get gasoline on your hands and notice that washing with soap and water won't make the smell go away? Use a little paint thinner first, rub it all over your hands. Then use soap and water. There won't be a trace of odor left.
No offense, but the last thing you should be doing, is using chemicals of any kind. The phone has a warranty, so let AT&T handle it. The last thing you want, is chemical damage on your Note.
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Took it into the att store and he guy just pit hand sanitizer on there and tried wiping it off. It didn't work so I got a replacement in the mail today and it works fine so far. The funny thing is that they send one with a s pen so now I have two haha
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Took it into the att store and he guy just pit hand sanitizer on there and tried wiping it off. It didn't work so I got a replacement in the mail today and it works fine so far. The funny thing is that they send one with a s pen so now I have two haha
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I have a real physical job(cable guy) and theres plenty of times where I fumble my phone from the holster or need to take a quick pic or need quick access to the S pen,I felt like modding my defender holster with my dremil for easy access for the camera lense,S pen,and using it as a kick stand..( lol.I need to replace my bit)
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Dude- Good idea- But not quite clean..Looks like you butchered the holster.
maybe next time take your time and more careful when cutting.
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Dude- Good idea- But not quite clean..Looks like you butchered the holster.
maybe next time take your time and more careful when cutting.
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Yea my bit is dull, as you cut into plastic theres a small portion that bubbled up, so I switched to the sander bit to smoothen it out but when you sand plastic it changes from the original color..no biggie for me just a holster thays gonna be under my shirt or tool belt.
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Do you guys recommend removing the built in screen protector?
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tongueman87 said:
Do you guys recommend removing the built in screen protector?
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I have always done this since my first Defender on the iphone4. It just pops right out.
As for the mod in the OP it's a good idea but yes I'd recommend cutting only the area where the camera and pen are. You can practice with an 1/8" drill bit on a Dremel at mid speed. Go slow and don't use too fast a spindle speed or the plastic will melt. Even if it does ball up a bit it's easy to remove. Once you drill the initial hole closer to the middle of your target area you can cut your way to the outlined area with ease. When a more specialized cutting device isn't available, this works great. This is the principle that the Rotozip uses.