Don't try to clean the speakers with isoprophyl alcohol.
It removed the obstruction, but caused https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pPwTcv59p0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
My next one is gonna be silver lol
"Spray it with alcohol"? Why would anyone suggest that? It doesn't make any sense. Moisten a cloth with some and wipe, sure, but not spraying it on.
Why would you spray a cell phone period, especially around the speakers with Ny kind of liquid? Whoever said that is a complete idiot! I hope it gets better.
water
I also heard that using alcohol on the screen is bad for it as well idk just use water moisten cloth and clean.
I know from experience I used to use glass cleaner on my glasses and the lenses would crack. Never do it on a screen.invest in a micro fiber clothe forum a lens crafters or similar store and use that to clean the screen
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lol wtf would you spray anything on your screen ... i use a shirt and clean my phone or Fiber cloth NOTHING went ...
Just use microfiber cloth to clean the screen. Works like a charm for me.
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I heard using steel wool works wonders... Seriously if you don't have a screen protector on it, virtually any software surface that is free of debris should work well.
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Any suggestions?
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make sure you use a clean cloth (nothing that will cause scratches), do NOT wet or use windex, and rub gently in a circular motion.
I have an invisiShield on my screen, had one on my first Evo4G, but after the 5th replacement I stopped buying them. I got the fingerprint resistant and smudge proof one, and it is probably the best screen protector I've had.
I use electro-static wipes to clean the screen. Works great, leaves it free of dust and water spots/smudges from chemicals. Without a screen protector, I used the same electro-static wipes with a gentle rubbing motion and it worked great. Hope this helps.
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Wire Scrubbing Brush!
Whaaaat? You never said GOOD suggestions...
I use my shirt and my breath. I wear glasses, so it's a perfected technique. I don't really own any clothes that are rough and would scratch the screen, so it works for me!
If you don't want to do that, buy a microfiber cloth rag, cut it down to about credit card size, and throw it in your wallet in between 2 cards you never use. Voila!
microfiber cloth works great
microfiber cloths work great...no scratches on any of my phones
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Wire Scrubbing Brush!
Whaaaat? You never said GOOD suggestions...
I use my shirt and my breath. I wear glasses, so it's a perfected technique. I don't really own any clothes that are rough and would scratch the screen, so it works for me!
If you don't want to do that, buy a microfiber cloth rag, cut it down to about credit card size, and throw it in your wallet in between 2 cards you never use. Voila!
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As I post this, I'm looking down at my device noticing the smudges from this afternoons use. I simply breath on it, rub it on my pants or shirt in circular motion too. Viola, it's clean.
When I got my EVO 4G, Radio Shack had a $20 gift card to use with the EVO, I opted for the HTC screen protectors. The first day I had the device, I watched a YouTube video of a user who received his EVO 4G DOA. He demonstrated an attempt to scratch the screen with a key before he returned it. Lo and behold, nothing happened. Now, I never attempted that exercise but I never used the screen protectors and never had the first scratch on the screen in the year I had it.
T-Shirt & pants, never got a scratch.
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pant leg, or shirt
I always used a damp bathroom towel.
I use my sons cleaning kit that he uses for his glasses, comes with spray and a fine micro fiber towel
zagg wipes work well. little pricey though.
With ur tongue
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I've used those small squares that have alcohol on them, normally for medical use. The alcohol evaporates, leaves a clean screen, and is nit "wet" so you don't worry about water damage.
Pants pocket keeps mine clean.
Beware of alcohol wipes as they can discolor some plastics over time.
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I usually clean my phone after I take a shower using my damp bathroom towel. It works awesome for cleaning not just the screen but the entire phone.
The first thing I did was buy a zagg screen protector and it also comes with a micro fiber cloth .it works fine and if I somehow leave the cloth at home I sometimes use my clean white t-shirt it gets the job done
Micro Fiber
I use micro-fiber. However once a week I take a little bit of alcohol (very little) on a cotton ball and quickly clean and dry. I am a bit of a germophobe sometimes. And before you flame I have been doing this for years and alcohol evaporates almost instantly. I use it to clean water damaged iPhone logic boards. The key is use a barely damp cotton ball and dry instantly with micro fiber.
Unfortunately lately some scuffs have started to show up on my i777's screen. They look like scuffs from my pant pockets. I've tried micro fiber cloths with just a little bit of water with no luck. Any ideas? I'm a bit bummed at the moment.
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Unfortunately lately some scuffs have started to show up on my i777's screen. They look like scuffs from my pant pockets. I've tried micro fiber cloths with just a little bit of water with no luck. Any ideas? I'm a bit bummed at the moment.
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Before long time when we used CDs and when it was having a lot scratches he used wool and tooth paste polishing it 10-15min and no problem after that..
If you are sure that you want to try this method on cellphone. If you don't believe me try with CD first
You could try plastic polish, it can be found easily in any car parts store. You apply it with a micro fiber and remove it the same way just like wax. Its not too abrasive since its meant for plastic gauges and such.. should help.
I've heard of the toothpaste and wool trick, but I'm never sure if someone is just trolling to get me to smear toothpaste on my phone. Does it matter what kind of toothpaste? Gel? Classic paste? Mint?
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Well a CD surface and phone screen are different surfaces aren't they? Don't know if I'd use the same technique but that's just me..
I'll try to find some plastic polish. I'm in Spain for the next two months so it may be difficult.
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Unfortunately lately some scuffs have started to show up on my i777's screen. They look like scuffs from my pant pockets. I've tried micro fiber cloths with just a little bit of water with no luck. Any ideas? I'm a bit bummed at the moment.
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Are your pants made of steel wool??
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Are your pants made of steel wool??
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Seriously. There's no way that a pants pocket should be scratching/scuffing that screen absent some other contributing factor (keys, coins, etc.).
I've had this phone for less than a month, and I keep it in a case/holster, but my prior phone also had Gorilla Glass and endured two years of pants pocket indignities thrown at it, with nary a scratch.
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Seriously. There's no way that a pants pocket should be scratching/scuffing that screen absent some other contributing factor (keys, coins, etc.).
I've had this phone for less than a month, and I keep it in a case/holster, but my prior phone also had Gorilla Glass and endured two years of pants pocket indignities thrown at it, with nary a scratch.
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So it is gorilla glass? 2 people at att told me Its a hardened type plastic screen. My phone too has a faint scratch that I can't remove but it wasnt just from jeans like you mentioned.
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So it is gorilla glass? 2 people at att told me Its a hardened type plastic screen. My phone too has a faint scratch that I can't remove but it wasnt just from jeans like you mentioned.
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It is gorilla glass. Sand generally with scratch it easy, but otherwise its really good. I have had mine since October, never a case or screen protector. I have one small 1/4" scratch.
The problem I am seeing is that it seems I have worn off the oliophobic coating in an area about 1" square. I always use my phone one handed with my thumb. You can basically see the vertical and horizontal path I swipe, if I get any oil on the screen, like from food.
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I've used tooth paste to remove scratches from cds. it has polishers in it for your teeth. i wouldnt use steel wool though. use the softest cotton shirt.
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I thought it was glass not plastic? But really I have know idea but would like to know if anyone knows...
Edit OK I checked the wiki about it its glass...
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Some toothpaste brands are more abrasive than others... In the Army, we used regular Crest to polish our bits of brass, because it is abrasive. (I guess gel-types would not be as much, but that might be a good thing for glass...)
You will also want to be careful of rubbing off the anti fingerprint coating (actually you will have to), but only do it in the area of the scratch. don't go crazy all over the phone.
Glass = much harder than the calcite abrasives in toothpaste, plastic polish etc.
You'll have to use a zirc, diamond, or aluminium oxide/silicate polish like those used for polishing hard metals. And not only would you rub off any coatings, but the screen is already very thin and polishing it will make it thinner and weaker...
Try just exactly wat ur doing but a dap and I mean dab of winter green achole
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a dap and I mean dab
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That made me lol.
I originally had a cheap matte screen protector from eBay... after a few months it was pretty beat up and in need of replacing.
After searching all the different options.. I figured I would give the XtremeGuard Screen Protector a go.
I ordered off eBay XtremeGuard, $2 w/ free shipping. It arrived two days later. It comes with the screen protector, cleaning cloth and squeegee card.
Last night I began the install. It is a "wet" install process. Very similar to installing window tint on a car.
First, I cleaned the phone really well with soap and water and the micro fiber cleaning cloth. Then I prepared the soap and water solution. Only a small amount of soap is needed. I got my fingers wet to prevent fingerprints and peeled the backing off the screen protector. I got the screen protector pretty wet with the solution and placed it on the phone from edge to edge, careful not to get any big bubbles. With it still wet, it's very easy to line it up perfectly.
Once I had it in position, I carefully squeegeed out the solution starting in the center, working outwards. I found getting the squeegee wet with the solution helps it glide across the screen protector. There was a tiny spec near a corner, so I lifted the edge back up, got the spec out and proceeded with the squeegee. After that was done, I wiped away all the excess water solution and let the phone sit for a couple hours.
At first it felt very sticky, but this morning, it seems to be a lot better. The manufacturer says it takes 24 hours to fully dry. But who can wait that long haha. I am being very careful with it until it completely dries.
Overall, it seems very good. The fit is great! I really like the wet install process, as it allows you to position it perfectly and it's very easy to get out any bubbles.
I will report back with an update as I continued to use and abuse my phone. I work in a metal forging plant so my phones experience extreme conditions; 2000°F +, drops, welding and cutting sparks, etc.
I will also post some pictures when I have a chance to use my wife's phone to capture the pic.
I highly recommend the XtremeGuard Screen Protector so far.
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To tacky for me I'd rather buy cheap non wet ones and replace them add they scratch
sent from a guy living in a van down by the river
Update:
Two days have gone by and the screen protector feels smooth, not quite as smooth as the gorilla glass, but close.
Still loving the XtremeGuard
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hollywood528 said:
Update:
Two days have gone by and the screen protector feels smooth, not quite as smooth as the gorilla glass, but close.
Still loving the XtremeGuard
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Good to know. I actually bought this while on sale a few months ago and its still sitting in my backpack. I'll use it after im done with the $2 ebay ones that just stick on :good:
Have you tried Ghost Armor?
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WarEagleUS said:
Have you tried Ghost Armor?
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No I haven't. You recommend it?
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Yes sir I highly do. I'd love to combine what you got with ghost armor for ultimate protection
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Yes sir I highly do. I'd love to combine what you got with ghost armor for ultimate protection
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Sounds like a Trojan ad lol :laugh:
I was cleaning my phone (weekly cleaning routine) and I swept my camera lens with a microfiber cloth. Guess what? I scratched it! AFAIK it doesn't impact the pictures taken, but It's annoying as ****.
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I was cleaning my phone (weekly cleaning routine) and I swept my camera lens with a microfiber cloth. Guess what? I scratched it! AFAIK it doesn't impact the pictures taken, but It's annoying as ****.
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my verizon version did the same thing lol i mustve had a rough piece of dust on that cloth or something. ridiculous.
There's a thread on this.
Weird. I wipe mine off with my t-shirts all the time and and I don't have any scratches at all.
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Adn the sapphire glass?
LG G2.
also no issues here
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Have a couple micro scratches here. All chance icro what type of dust particles was there. Sapphire lens sure, non bonded ar coating on top... defeats the former purpose a bit imo...
Has every one here remembered to take off the plastic film around the camera, over the volume buttons, and the lense?
I don't have a single visable scratch on mine. It's the Verizon model, been kept in my pants pocket, and I've cleaned the lense with my shirt and still no scratches.
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Has every one here remembered to take off the plastic film around the camera, over the volume buttons, and the lense?
I don't have a single visable scratch on mine. It's the Verizon model, been kept in my pants pocket, and I've cleaned the lense with my shirt and still no scratches.
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Same here. I use my clothes and a microfiber cloth to clean mine and no scratches at all. If you have the plastic still, that will easily get scratched.
Same here verizon model always in pants it is in a tpu case but other then that never had issue yet
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I'm sorry I was widely misunderstood here. There was absolutely no issue till I intentionally wiped my camera. It's so hard to see, actually so hard that if the light isn't right, you can't see it. But when it's in the rifhr light angle, it appears as a green or violet line. It's extremely thin and it doesn't bother my OCD. And yes, the protective cover is removed. but it's annoying as duck that you mess **** up when cleaning the phone. If I was tossing it around and sitting on it, I would understand
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Thanks for the alert.
I think we should just use the same precaution as cleaning DSLR camera lens.
Make sure we dust off any dirt or foreign particle before wiping.
Any silicon particle on the surface will be abrasive, even for sapphire.
Any tips for how to properly clean the rear of this tablet? I love the finish but it's terrible for smudging and prints. I want to clean it good and then get it into a new case. I have at my disposal:
Windex
99% Isopropyl Alcohol
50/50 Isopropyl Alchol mix
LCD wipes (which have the same chemical I believe)
"Screen DrX"
"Glass Cleaner" spray
I'm a bit reluctant to just try all of these as I fear anything wet will leave permanent wet looking smudges in this material.
Thanks
Simply don't clean it - when you plan to put it in a case you won't see the smudges anyway.
It's waterproof. Use washing up liquid, scrub and rinse off with water.
I wash it at the same time and in the same way I wash my hands after a dump.
Tap water + hand soap lather
Just use water and a towel... Also babywipes work nicely. It's water proof so don't be affraid.
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And this is why I have a white one..
White WOULD be nice if the front border around the screen was also white. Now it just looks cheap
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Thanks I'll try the soapy water/towel. I know it's waterproof but that material seems like it would just absorb any kind of oily cleaners.