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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....
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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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corey_r said:
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'm gonna be heading to the beach a lot this summer and I dont wanna put this phone somewhere on shore. I wanna keep it with me at all times. Anyone have something to protect against water?
I would avoid the beach at all costs. Between water and sand it's just a deadly combination for a cell phone.
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Amazon - eco extreme rugged waterproof case / with built in speaker. Could work for you $38
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ziplock storage bag.
Evo_Shift said:
ziplock storage bag.
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yup thats what i use when im out on my boat fishing!
http://www.talkandroid.com/83981-my-favorite-tech-from-ces-2012-is-liquipel/#.Txhe2GPLyEs
I want to do this sooo bad, but I'm scared.
Leave it in the car.
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Search the web for a waterproof pouch and then you're sorted, go get wet! :L
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shook187 said:
I would avoid the beach at all costs. Between water and sand it's just a deadly combination for a cell phone.
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Yeah i know but really taking pictures at the beach work for great memories!
drewjohn said:
Amazon - eco extreme rugged waterproof case / with built in speaker. Could work for you $38
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thanks man i might check that one out!
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ziplock storage bag.
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that sounds like it would work but im scared if it would rip in my pocket haha
butterbuns said:
yup thats what i use when im out on my boat fishing!
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mind telling us how efficient it is? I mean has water ever gotton in?
Concordium said:
Leave it in the car.
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than i wont have a phone! :/ not good
kornface13 said:
http://www.talkandroid.com/83981-my-favorite-tech-from-ces-2012-is-liquipel/#.Txhe2GPLyEs
I want to do this sooo bad, but I'm scared.
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I was looking for that! Thats the nano water proof protectors. Now that is a must buy!
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Put it in the water once and then once it's damaged by water it can't get damaged anymore = waterproof lolol
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kornface13 said:
http://www.talkandroid.com/83981-my-favorite-tech-from-ces-2012-is-liquipel/#.Txhe2GPLyEs
I want to do this sooo bad, but I'm scared.
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Dude! they dont support LTE yet! well this sucks.
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http://www.shopandroid.com/overboard-waterproof-pro-sport-arm-pack/4AA9629.htm
Just found this drycase .com
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ziplock storage bag.
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+1 ... NASA invented the Space Pen. The Russians just used a pencil. (not completely true, but you get my point)
I just went out on my seadoo rxp this past weekend with evo in tote. Went out in long beach harbor california. Was gonna settle on otterbox small case for 20 bucks but stumbled on a waterproof case down at Walmart for 6. It held registration, wallet, keys, and of course the EVO. Stayed dry all day even through my extreme play.
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Don't cheap out when buying cases. You will be sorry. Pelican is a tried and true brand.
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http://www.talkandroid.com/83981-my-favorite-tech-from-ces-2012-is-liquipel/#.Txhe2GPLyEs
I want to do this sooo bad, but I'm scared.
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I don't understand how the water doesn't penetrate the holes, etc mic, headphone jack?!?
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sslbaron said:
I don't understand how the water doesn't penetrate the holes, etc mic, headphone jack?!?
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I think it does ho in but how they explained it I think it coats the internal hardware to so the water doesn't affect it
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sslbaron said:
I don't understand how the water doesn't penetrate the holes, etc mic, headphone jack?!?
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The exposed surfaces of the phone become what is called hydro phobic (literally "scared of water" but really just repels water). Like how water beads on a waxed car. However, so repelling of water that water can't get through cracks less than about a millimeter or so at close to surface pressures. Your phone has no holes that large but mic jack and USB, and while water goes into the big holes, it can't get past the smaller cracks inside them to get to circuitry.
That's the theory anyway. I'm still not going to try. I just stick my phone in zip lock bag whenever it might be exposed to water, like around the pool or in my sweaty pocket while mowing. Screen still works great, just follow usual precautions about sharp objects near phone (no keys in pocket).
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I've used ziplock baggies fly fishing in waders and canoeing a handful of times. Works great for me, except not perfect for taking pictures... Touchscreen works fine through the bag...
This is just a questionare in hopes that I'm not the only idiot who has done something retarded unintentionally and broke their phone. So I somehow thought that putting my phone under my halogen desk lamp on max would generate enough heat to remove the air bubbles from my newly installed ZAGG screen protector as the instructions say "heat will speed up the process." Well after about 20 minutes or so i picked up the phone and damn near burnt myself it was so hot. Dismantled it as quick as I could and let it cool for 45 minutes and of course melted the screen underneath the glass
Dropped my blackberry 8330 2 feet on fluffy carpet and cracked the screen in multiple spots pretty bad. Nothing before hand.
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I dropped my EVO 4g in the toilet once.
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I sent an old Samsung flip phone on a journey through the washer and dryer late one night. I woke up wondering where my phone was and found it when I went to get my pants out of the dryer. Only phone I have owned that met an accidental demise that was the fault of a human or animal, it also led to my first smartphone, Treo 600.
I've never broken a phone. I tend to take really, really good care of my expensive toys.
The wife did wash and dry an LG env, but it never skipped a beat and still works to this day.
I placed my EVO 4g on top of the fridge in a rush. I didn't realize my EVO was half way on the freezer door till I opened it. Fell face down and shattered the s#&t out of the screen. I kind of deserved it for putting it up there in the first place.
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Dropped in a toilet
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Dropped in a toilet
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Never leave the lid open with phone on vibrate on top of the can while in the shower lmao.
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My phone was on the floor next to a Wii controller that was standing up, the controller feel over and shattered my screen
Fat kid smashed my phone in school... I broke his glasses in return... went to principals office and I had to pay for his glasses and he didn't have to do anything to my phone as he was the son of the school governor. Idiot
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The damn virgin Mobile firmware. I've been lucky with my phones as far as breaking them physically goes. Mostly cause I baby them.
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The damn virgin Mobile firmware. I've been lucky with my phones as far as breaking them physically goes. Mostly cause I baby them.
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I came in here to post this. The only time I've dropped a phone in the last 5 years is my wife smacking my phone out of my hand (on accident). She can be a klutz sometimes.
Other than that, VM firmware. And then breaking it even more with an experimental fix, LOL.
Was drunk and flashed the wrong hboot on my hero...
Was drunk and tripped on the steps comin up from the t station...
I think i have a problem... I need to stop... Flashing stuff and walking while im drunk
Threw my Verizon env3 at the wall cause I wanted to get a smartphone... It already had a broken screen, but the phone held together pretty well.
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Had an Acer Liquid E prior to my Evo... I forgot it was on my lap and when I got out of the truck, it landed face first on the sidewalk.
I casually quipped to my buddy, "Thank God it isn't an iPhone, those things'll shatter on impact..."
Oops! So did my Liquid E!
Moral of the story?
Ballistic HC! Now I hacky sack my phone just to make people nervous
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I was on my Evo 4G, using it... put it in my pocket, and 5 seconds later, purposefully jumped into a pool, completely forgot that I had just put it in my pocket.
It was like one of those slow motion Low pitched "Nooooooo" moments as I'm flying through the air reaching into my pocket trying to pull it out quick enough before I hit the water...
Lol.
It didn't work right away, but after I let it dry out a bit, it worked again, but there was some significant issues with the phone. 3G didn't work at all anymore and the screen looked like it had a mountain picture burnt into the screen. Lol...
I still got it replaced for free, cause they "didn't see any water damage" haha...
Wife crushed my HD2 in a car door. Needed a new lcd, digitizer and mainboard...
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http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/HTC+One+Teardown/13494/1
Just read this report from ifixit. They say it gets the worse repairability score ever! This means it will be nearly impossible to repair if you crack the screen and you'll have to keep insurance on this beast. I fix phones all the time so this is important to me. I feel it affects the long term value of the phone. HTC is making phones that look really good no the outside but the inside is designed to be a disposable device. I've got a problem with that. How do you guys feel about this?
You're really late.... There are other topics about this already.
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They also tore it apart like morons instead of unscrewing it under the speaker grills
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aimetti said:
They also tore it apart like morons instead of unscrewing it under the speaker grills
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What screws? They got the screen off and then a layer of foam padding, then found no other way to get the PCB and everything else out without pulling it out and damaging some of the plastic seating in the process.
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They also tore it apart like morons instead of unscrewing it under the speaker grills
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Yea, they really jacked that phone up. I can't wait to get my hands on one and try it the right way. But it still looks daunting.
I know a few people have pulled theirs off on purpose. My puppy chewed mine off and it irritates me not being there now. I had been looking to replace it and found this:
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-htc-droid-incredible-x-droid-dna-charging-port-rubber-cover.html
$4 is cheap but it costs $18 to ship it.... has anyone found them for sale anywhere else?
I would email HTC first, they might send you one... I just needed a usb cable because mine broke and they sent a cable ans wallcharger!
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That is the only site I have ever seen that sells it. I looked a couple days ago and they didn't even have it in stock, looks like it's back now though. 18 dollars for shipping is kinda ridiculous if you ask me though.
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If you want it bad enough.... I ripped mine off cause it was falling off anyway
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I'd say it's not worth it at any price. It's just going to fall off again. Pretty much everyone I've known with one whether they liked it or hated it it still fell off soon or didn't function well anyway.
I always try to play nice with my phones. I hated that cover from day one but as always played nice (didn't rip or cut it off) but the day it fell off, I picked it up and put it in original box I also kept. My HTC incredible 1 and my HTC thunderbolt both made it till next upgrade with out that cover. Reminds me of those port covers on the older dumb phones that never really had a purpose but to make the port weaken over time, then go bad and phone quit charging. Not worth replacing at any price. But good luck to you if you really feel you need one!
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The first modification to a replacement phone is to rip that thing off!! Before I even turn it on even.:victory:
Ordered some micro USB port plugs oft some website: .50ยข. Works well.
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cstrife999 said:
I'd say it's not worth it at any price. It's just going to fall off again. Pretty much everyone I've known with one whether they liked it or hated it it still fell off soon or didn't function well anyway.
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Mine works fine haven't had any problems and I'm always messing with it
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I bought a used Employee Edition DNA and the owner ripped off the USB cover and did not mention it...
That site was the only one I found as well, and at first it was OOS but when it came back that shipping definitely killed it for me. Granted, it is shipping from Korea I believe, but it isn't worth it to buy a black USB cover... if it was Red I might have just sucked it up...
They may fall off "easily", but I have no use for the USB port right now anyway since I'm using a wireless charger... there are always ways to work around the USB cable to transfer files as well. Not sure why so many people look down on people who want to keep their flap intact...
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I bought a used Employee Edition DNA and the owner ripped off the USB cover and did not mention it...
That site was the only one I found as well, and at first it was OOS but when it came back that shipping definitely killed it for me. Granted, it is shipping from Korea I believe, but it isn't worth it to buy a black USB cover... if it was Red I might have just sucked it up...
They may fall off "easily", but I have no use for the USB port right now anyway since I'm using a wireless charger... there are always ways to work around the USB cable to transfer files as well. Not sure why so many people look down on people who want to keep their flap intact...
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Most of us just think it gets in the way. At least I do. Not that I mean to look down upon anyone.
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Most of us just think it gets in the way. At least I do. Not that I mean to look down upon anyone.
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I agree that it does get in the way... so much in fact that I did not want to use a DNA until I got a wireless charger =\
I'm just a bit OCD with my phones and given that the back is red, and then there's a sudden black break along the bottom with the missing USB door... just looks off to me.
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I wonder why even replacement DNA Body kits do not include the USB door either...
Mines got a nice fat crease in it from bending...stupid thing ain't worth a crap.
I mean does it really keep water out that well?
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Only reason I haven't ripped it off is because of old phones the internal end would rattle around. Anyone noticing that or specifically not noticing so I can join the no plug club?
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Only reason I haven't ripped it off is because of old phones the internal end would rattle around. Anyone noticing that or specifically not noticing so I can join the no plug club?
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It may depend on how you rip it out. Mine was already removed, but it seems to be cut and the rubber end in the phone is staying put and does not make any noise. I'd take your cover if you do get rid of it though
John58543 said:
Mines got a nice fat crease in it from bending...stupid thing ain't worth a crap.
I mean does it really keep water out that well?
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I would like to know if it really does keep water out as well, it says the phone is water resistant, but could that little plastic piece really hold back anything? FYI mine has been taken off as well so annoying to use i just said screw it and ripped it off one day. Haven't looked back since
For those of you that have replaced this rubber port cover, how easy/difficult was this process?
To replace the cover, you have to take off the entire back. The little port cover isn't held on by anything though, it just sits between the phone and the plastic backing. Unless you're an expert at taking unibody phones apart, it's not worth it because I broke the waterproof seal strip during the process. It was glued on.
Looks like you can get one for $6.80 here w/ free shipping
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Verizon offered to re-imburse me for mine, or by me a case that covered the charging port
Anyone find a place to buy the red side stripes... One of mine somehow got chopped in half and fell off
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