What are you guys using to clean the back from fingerprints and stuff I use a microfiber and it still looks dirty
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The clip case from vzn lol
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Whatever.
I usually use a antibacterial wet wipe and then wipe it off quickly with an absorbent microfiber cloth, not the thin ones used for screen/glass cleaning.
50/50 mix of water and rubbing alcohol.
I just wipe it off with my sleeve lol
I've been super careful with mine, but I hear a wet towel/paper towel works quite well.
I don't because who the hell cares what the back of your phone looks like?
Microfiber just scratched the back I guess I pushed to hard to remove finger oil.. what a pos
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tape
x4sper said:
What are you guys using to clean the back from fingerprints and stuff I use a microfiber and it still looks dirty
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tape it actually works very well
Somewhat relevant piece of advice: Do NOT, under any circumstances, eat Cheetos while browsing reddit on this phone.
i use isopropyl alcohol on a microfiber. works great for screen and back. use it on all my devices to keep them in tip top shape
Scratches went away.. its magic!
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Somewhat relevant piece of advice: Do NOT, under any circumstances, eat Cheetos while browsing reddit on this phone.
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Budwise said:
50/50 mix of water and rubbing alcohol.
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This is the way to go.
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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.
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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?
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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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Okay, so, I have a Gray Prime that is decent enough (haptic feedback doesn't work, but the screen is excellent with little bleed, speakers are great, wifi/GPS/BT are typical), except that the backplate came from the factory with a number of pretty significant smudges. It almost looks stained, but I'm hopeful that with the right method I might be able to clean it up.
Any ideas? Just using a microfiber cloth didn't remove the marks, nor did using water by itself.
I noticed this also from oil from fingers n such on backplate. Maybe a non acidic solution of some sort. Don't want to use anything that will eat away St backplate over time. Cloth n water seemed to work initially. Only real solution tl this is tl clean backplate then out a case on it. LR you'll always be cleaning it. At least the included cloth works great on the screen. Wipes screen clean very easily.
Try the official method, http://anodizing.org/FAQ/faq_cont2.html#Cleaning
More at http://google.com/search?q=how+to+clean+anodized+aluminum
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I noticed this also from oil from fingers n such on backplate. Maybe a non acidic solution of some sort. Don't want to use anything that will eat away St backplate over time. Cloth n water seemed to work initially. Only real solution tl this is tl clean backplate then out a case on it. LR you'll always be cleaning it. At least the included cloth works great on the screen. Wipes screen clean very easily.
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Note that this isn't just fingerprints I'm talking about. Those have been pretty easy to wipe off on the other Primes I've had. These are what look like stains, but as I've scrubbed them SOME parts come off and others don't. It looks like someone at the factor was handling some kind of chemical and didn't wash his/her hands before handling the backplate.
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Try the official method, http://anodizing.org/FAQ/faq_cont2.html#Cleaning
More at http://google.com/search?q=how+to+clean+anodized+aluminum
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I'll check it out, thanks!
I had some glue or something on the back of mine.
If you are one of the minority of non believers, be very, very careful that you do not remove the serial number sticker.
use non-scented hand sanitizor. I always use it to clean my HTC sensation. I also clean my screen, which has never hurt my zagg invishield.
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use non-scented hand sanitizor. I always use it to clean my HTC sensation. I also clean my screen, which has never hurt my zagg invishield.
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Probably wouldn't use hand sanitizer on a screen, as it contains alcohol. It can/will discolor your screen. However, hand sanitizer, or rubbing alcohol (in controlled amounts) would be just fine for the aluminum. I worked for a sign shop for 5 years and we used denatured alcohol on all metals. It can eat paint if used in large doses, but on a cotton swab, it should be just fine. Don't use it on the screen side though.. Just a bit of water and a micro fiber cloth..
I use baby wipes to clean the back
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I use baby wipes to clean the back
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I have kids, so I have used baby wipes on a couple occasions.. Great for if you're cleaning your tools of oil! However, they seem to leave a bit of a "slick" residue afterwards.. And I'm talking about using clean wipes, not used..
Um, wipe with baby wipe, then dry it off and no residue
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Probably wouldn't use hand sanitizer on a screen, as it contains alcohol. It can/will discolor your screen. However, hand sanitizer, or rubbing alcohol (in controlled amounts) would be just fine for the aluminum. I worked for a sign shop for 5 years and we used denatured alcohol on all metals. It can eat paint if used in large doses, but on a cotton swab, it should be just fine. Don't use it on the screen side though.. Just a bit of water and a micro fiber cloth..
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I can assure you, it works flawless with out any issues. Nothing works better that i have found. i have cleaned numerous phones and my rooted nook color. Ive had it for 6 months and clean it weekly.
[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.
Pictures:
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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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.
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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.
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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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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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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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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
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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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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
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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 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...
I noticed there are very small creases between the plastic around the frame and the aluminum parts. It's quite easy to see a small layer of build up forms within. Does anyone have an idea to clean this properly, safely etc...?
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gideonMorrison said:
I noticed there are very small creases between the plastic around the frame and the aluminum parts. It's quite easy to see a small layer of build up forms within. Does anyone have an idea to clean this properly, safely etc...?
Thanks :good:
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I've also noticed this, and I can't really say that I've found a solution to it. I usually just clean it with a wet cloth (I won't expose it to running water since I tend to have some bad luck with these kind of stuff ) and then use a needle to pick the most annoying tiny stuff that'll get stuck in the "cracks".
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I've also noticed this, and I can't really say that I've found a solution to it. I usually just clean it with a wet cloth (I won't expose it to running water since I tend to have some bad luck with these kind of stuff ) and then use a needle to pick the most annoying tiny stuff that'll get stuck in the "cracks".
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You know what works really good and nobody thinks about it? A simple sheet of paper.
But hey, I wash it like twice a day and that's the best way to clean it.
I even used a brush (like the one you use to clean your nails) to clean the "cracks".
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fastest83 said:
You know what works really good and nobody thinks about it? A simple sheet of paper.
But hey, I wash it like twice a day and that's the best way to clean it.
I even used a brush (like the one you use to clean your nails) to clean the "cracks".
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Twice a day, and your Ultra still lives? Talk about good karma [emoji5] I don't have that kind of luck, so I keep mine away from running water. I'll try and use a brush next time!
LordManhattan said:
Twice a day, and your Ultra still lives? Talk about good karma [emoji5] I don't have that kind of luck, so I keep mine away from running water. I'll try and use a brush next time!
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Oh come on, I haven't bought an IP57/58 certified device to never put it underwater...
I brought it to the pool for like 45 minutes of pics and videos of my kids and it behaved like the champion that it is...
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fastest83 said:
Oh come on, I haven't bought an IP57/58 certified device to never put it underwater...
I brought it to the pool for like 45 minutes of pics and videos of my kids and it behaved like the champion that it is...
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I can guarantee that my Ultra WILL get damaged if I submerge it in water. It will happen.