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Just messed up my screen. (w/pic)

I was putting on a screen protector and the water got to the screen now the lower part of the screen is very white. Still very readable. What do ya'll recommend I do?
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Is the liquid damage indicator normal? If so, swap it out with your provider. If it indicates liquid damage then see if there's an out-of-warranty replacement option and cross your fingers.

You could try drying it out with rice or silica dessicant. It might take a few days. Got any picts?

Anyone know how many liquid damage stickers are on the device? I know the one by the battery is still white. What the hell do i say. I just woke up and it was damaged.

That happened on my G1 and someone told me to pull the battery and set it on top of the refrigerator over night.
I know it sounds weird but the next morning it was dry. Something about the warm dry air coming from behind the fridge.

gee one said:
You could try drying it out with rice or silica dessicant. It might take a few days. Got any picts?
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This guy is right.

Gravityrat said:
That happened on my G1 and someone told me to pull the battery and set it on top of the refrigerator over night.
I know it sounds weird but the next morning it was dry. Something about the warm dry air coming from behind the fridge.
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Put it on anything that radiates heat, nothing extreme but something that is somewhat warm to the touch. Refrigerator works well, also a PC, DVD player left running, etc.
Leave the battery out for 24-48 hours and see if it dries up the moisture...

Dry heat will help but be careful in case there's something that produces humidity nearby. I wouldn't leave mine on an appliance in the kitchen. I'd opt for an actual desiccant like silica. If you have a new jacket or pair of shoes you can find a packet in there. It's a long shot but rice also works in a pinch.
If that fails I'd send it to the OEM and play stupid. I don't think there are other LDIs in the device but if there are, I don't believe your provider would charge you a replacement fee because you checked the only one that's accessible. Just check it out with the respected technical department you talk to before sending it on, or ask a retail rep if your provider has a store or kiosk at a nearby mall. Just say you normally keep it in your pocket or in a protective case and boom, screen got messed up.

Same thing happened to mine, def the computer or fridge is a great way to get rid of the water. But only dry heat!
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Yeah, it doesn't seem that huge problem, just give it some time and warmth
Some people have heated the (electric) oven up to 40-50°C and put the phone there, but I would recommend that only if any other method doesn't help..

Dry rice or silica dessicant. Take out the battery and stick it in there for a few days and it will be good as new.
Don't heat it, it won't work any better than this method.

Well I let it dry on top if my cable box and I happy to report all but four very very little dots dried up. I've learned my lesson and will only be doing dry installs for now on.
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ddgarcia05 said:
I was putting on a screen protector and the water got to the screen now the lower part of the screen is very white. Still very readable. What do ya'll recommend I do?
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THE WATER? What water? Why on earth were you using water as part of this process?

Weaseal said:
THE WATER? What water? Why on earth were you using water as part of this process?
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Some of these clear body shields are wet-applicant. They come with a little thing of liquid adhesive that you apply first. I've been around phones long enough to know that they don't play well with water, so I've steered clear, but I know plenty of people who don't have issues with them.
For the record, every wet-applicant protection system I've ever seen explicitly states that you should only apply it with the battery out and leave it out to dry for ~48 hours (to prevent exactly this).

Yes but this is my only phone and there's no way I can not use the phone for that long.
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ddgarcia05 said:
Well I let it dry on top if my cable box and I happy to report all but four very very little dots dried up. I've learned my lesson and will only be doing dry installs for now on.
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Haha, very creative. I wouldn't even think to use a cable box as the heat source even though I've been running one of those laptop cooling fan bases upside down on top of mine to vent the heat that was killing hard drives.
ddgarcia05 said:
Yes but this is my only phone and there's no way I can not use the phone for that long.
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When messing around with phones to the degree that most of us do, it's always a good idea to keep a cheapo backup around.

ddgarcia05 said:
Yes but this is my only phone and there's no way I can not use the phone for that long.
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I would highly recommend picking up a cheap backup - you never know when you'll need it. Typically you can just snag the cheapest prepaid phone that T-Mobile offers, they usually have something for $20 or less. Toss the SIM it comes with and just keep it around for an extra. That way, if something were to happen with your main phone, you've got *something* to keep you going until you can figure out a replacement.

the orange bandit said:
I would highly recommend picking up a cheap backup - you never know when you'll need it. Typically you can just snag the cheapest prepaid phone that T-Mobile offers, they usually have something for $20 or less. Toss the SIM it comes with and just keep it around for an extra. That way, if something were to happen with your main phone, you've got *something* to keep you going until you can figure out a replacement.
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yeah, and if this is not your first T-mobile phone, you can just go back to the old phone for a day or two while you wait.

Mine had the same thing from a paper cup leak onto the table my G2 was sitting on. It didn't resolve with the rice/heat tricks but T-mo switched it out under warranty. No down time because they ship the replacement and you send the defective one back in the same box.

Get closet dehumidifier. It's at Walgreens in the hardware section. It comes in a plastic tub and you put it in your closet to remove moisture from your clothes. They're little white beads in a basket with a cup underneath to catch the moisture. Put your phone in an enclosed space with that.
If the water was clean it should leave no residue. If it was soapy then you will probably have marks left over afterwards
:-(
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Conductive tape for better WiFi/GPS?

Someone on the inspire forum used conductive tape on top of their antennas to boost signal dramatically! Anyone know the insides of a500 know if doing this would help us cuz wifi sucks..?
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Funny, I am going to be making some conductive glue in the next day or so. I was wondering what I should do with the leftover. I will consider putting some on the antenna just for kicks. maybe I can coat some paper and extend it a bit. If anyone has a good idea of how to implement it I might give it a shot. I'm certainly not a radio engineer type person, so I really don't know if there are any guidelines that I should follow. Like whether or not this will need direct contact with the core wire, recommended length/shape to match frequency, what matters, what doesn't, would a graphite conductor even work, etc. Keep in mind that the resistance will increase with length on this adhesive. I can double coat it and help some but there is no way to avoid this without embedding a wire. I already get a good signal but there's always room for improvement. And I need to open my case to fix a dented corner. Lucky I didn't break the glass when I dropped it on the pavement...
And if anyone believes that this is a bad/goofy idea please say so. I'd rather know not to try something and why than to waste the time.

I was thinking that you could use small strips of aluminum tape (the kind that is used to seal furnace duct joints)
It is very sticky and you would have to use some Goo Gone on a Q-Tip to remove the adhesive from a small strip where the antenna contacts the tape.
I am going to try this once my plastic opening tool kit arrives from China.

dincdoes.me said:
Someone on the inspire forum used conductive tape on top of their antennas to boost signal dramatically! Anyone know the insides of a500 know if doing this would help us cuz wifi sucks..?
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I thought you sold your 500?
Considering the 500 uses the same hardware manufacturer for the antenna, I can say I get good Wifi in my flat. Even in the toilet.
GPS though, I need to be within 3 meters of a window, but that's understandable.

Moscow Desire said:
I thought you sold your 500?
Considering the 500 uses the same hardware manufacturer for the antenna, I can say I get good Wifi in my flat. Even in the toilet.
GPS though, I need to be within 3 meters of a window, but that's understandable.
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I was gonna sell it but a family member held onto it for $200 till I paid em back so I did n having fun again
But.. who ever wants to extend their radio reach with out buying new parts i will be trying conductive tape. My inspire can get WiFi anywhere in my house my a500 looses a bar 10 feet away from my Netgear CG3000D ..
Something needs to work.. I'm tired of laying in bed like a contortionist
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[Guide] How to prevent scratches to your back cover

Ok so this is what I have been doing to my phones for a while now to stop scratches. Even a case can cause minor scratches/scuffs after time.
I'll get pics of the process later this evening(didn't think about it last night)
Just to note this is COMPLETELY reversbile is you do not like it(see below for removal info)
1) Head to your local Home Depot store.
2) Pick up a SPRAY can of a product called PlastiDip (located in the paint isle) - I recommend the black color
3) Next, take some newspaper (or anything to help catch overspray) and lay out on the ground/table (I recommend you do this outside or a WELL ventilated area)
4) Now remove the battery cover from your phone and lay down Logo side up.
5) Shake up your PlastiDip can very well(per instructions on can) and spray an area AWAY from your cover to get an idea of the spray pattern.
6) Now, cover the back cover in stages. Do a light coat of PlastiDip, then give it a few min, then another layer, then a third layer(each layer should be a light coat). Wait about 10-15 min after the 3rd coat and pick up the cover and inspect it to make sure you got all the corners/sides/top/bottom properly. If not, do another light coat(focusing on those areas you need to)
7) Now let it dry for ~30min - 1hour(at this point you can bring back inside)
8) Now put back on the phone and enjoy the new rugged rubberized back plate that will stand up to slight abuse(it can still peel is you manhandle it)
Now if you don't like it, just remove the back cover, and start at 1 corner and slowly peel the coating off. If is snaps, just lightly rub back with your finger to remove. Comes off clean and easy since it is just a spray rubber.
People have been using PlastiDip to cover all sorts of items, from tools, to car emblems, to even ENTIRE CARS!!!

Or u can buy an xtremeguard full body cover for like $3 or $4 and install just the back like I did.
via Galaxy S III

Lol buy a case......problem solved....isipio for like $15
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sk8trix said:
Lol buy a case......problem solved....isipio for like $15
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Can still get scratches in a case....thats why I suggested the skin solution
via Galaxy S III

Interesting idea. I like the idea of the clear coat. Could you comment on the thickness of the coating? I'm using an Infuse car dock at the moment which rules out a case, but this might be the solution...

nest75068 said:
People have been using PlastiDip to cover all sorts of items, from tools, to car emblems, to even ENTIRE CARS!!!
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And real tuners have been laughing for years at ricers like this! PlastiDip was meant for putting new grips on hand-tools, ricers have taken it to an entire new and awful level....
Paint > Rubber
you get what you pay for
if you really want protection on your phone, either put on a full body protector or just buy a new back cover, I bought a nice looking carbon fiber skinned one without any carrier branding on it for $15 shipped!

With plastidip you still fit in a case but it gets peeled off..
With clear coat only a few tpu cases fit.. Most cases are not going to fit unless ur rocking a bumper
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RikF said:
Interesting idea. I like the idea of the clear coat. Could you comment on the thickness of the coating? I'm using an Infuse car dock at the moment which rules out a case, but this might be the solution...
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It really is not that thick of a coating. You can lay it on heavy if you choose,but 3 light coats is really all you need.

Gadgetz said:
Can still get scratches in a case....thats why I suggested the skin solution
via Galaxy S III
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please tell me how !

Bagbug said:
please tell me how !
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You back cover is still in contact with the inside of the case which can still scratch the back cover.

Bagbug said:
please tell me how !
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I'm not gonna waste my time trying to convince you cause your mind is already made up so why bother? Besides, I couldn't care less what happens to your phone so believe what you want. :good:

nest75068 said:
Ok so this is what I have been doing to my phones for a while now to stop scratches. Even a case can cause minor scratches/scuffs after time.
I'll get pics of the process later this evening(didn't think about it last night)
Just to note this is COMPLETELY reversbile is you do not like it(see below for removal info)
1) Head to your local Home Depot store.
2) Pick up a SPRAY can of a product called PlastiDip (located in the paint isle) - I recommend the black color
3) Next, take some newspaper (or anything to help catch overspray) and lay out on the ground/table (I recommend you do this outside or a WELL ventilated area)
4) Now remove the battery cover from your phone and lay down Logo side up.
5) Shake up your PlastiDip can very well(per instructions on can) and spray an area AWAY from your cover to get an idea of the spray pattern.
6) Now, cover the back cover in stages. Do a light coat of PlastiDip, then give it a few min, then another layer, then a third layer(each layer should be a light coat). Wait about 10-15 min after the 3rd coat and pick up the cover and inspect it to make sure you got all the corners/sides/top/bottom properly. If not, do another light coat(focusing on those areas you need to)
7) Now let it dry for ~30min - 1hour(at this point you can bring back inside)
8) Now put back on the phone and enjoy the new rugged rubberized back plate that will stand up to slight abuse(it can still peel is you manhandle it)
Now if you don't like it, just remove the back cover, and start at 1 corner and slowly peel the coating off. If is snaps, just lightly rub back with your finger to remove. Comes off clean and easy since it is just a spray rubber.
People have been using PlastiDip to cover all sorts of items, from tools, to car emblems, to even ENTIRE CARS!!!
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i love DYI projects. Will be doing this tomorrow
Can you post pictures of the outcome>?

nest75068 said:
You back cover is still in contact with the inside of the case which can still scratch the back cover.
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rofl.

FrankJL_ said:
i love DYI projects. Will be doing this tomorrow
Can you post pictures of the outcome>?
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Was it really necessary to quote that whole ginormous post to say what u said?
via Galaxy S III

Gadgetz said:
Was it really necessary to quote that whole ginormous post to say what u said?
via Galaxy S III
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Man, I thought I was raining on this kid's parade with the ricer comments, you just sound like you've got some sand where it doesn't belong!!! Get laid or something, for real.....

Gadgetz said:
Was it really necessary to quote that whole ginormous post to say what u said?
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You dont need to be an ass to everybody.
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Well if you use a tight fitting case you could just take the back cover off all together
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I have yet to see an item that holds up with plastidip on it. the stuff should be only allowed for sale if you live in a trailer park For anyone thats trying it on your phone.... if you have any left, spray it on your bare feet too. You could have awesome custom fit plasticdip shoes then to match your phone back.
Google 3m Di-noc or 3m 1080 if you want to put something on it that actual holds up and works.

yzf750 said:
I have yet to see an item that holds up with plastidip on it. the stuff should be only allowed for sale if you live in a trailer park For anyone thats trying it on your phone.... if you have any left, spray it on your bare feet too. You could have awesome custom fit plasticdip shoes then to match your phone back.
Google 3m Di-noc or 3m 1080 if you want to put something on it that actual holds up and works.
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lmao..haha

Wow. So many aholes. Unbelievable. If you want to use it do it if not don't. Very simple.
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Looking for magnetic car mount system for N4

I have seen some magnets that attach to the case of a phone then connect to a metal plate on the car or one that connects to the vents of the car. Does anyone make one strong enough to securely hold the Nexus 4 with a heavy duty case?

I have Tetrax Xway http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awh6QP8-BBE

What would be even cooler, a magnetic car mount that's a charger like the mystical ORB that Google never released

hudy said:
I have Tetrax Xway http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awh6QP8-BBE
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Can you tell me the diameter of the circle that goes onto the back of the phone? The case I have for my Nexus 4 has circles on the back of it where the silicone skin sticks through.

mobileboost said:
Can you tell me the diameter of the circle that goes onto the back of the phone? The case I have for my Nexus 4 has circles on the back of it where the silicone skin sticks through.
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I can't remember the exact sizes, but when I bought mine, it came with a few different-sized metal tabs, so you'd have a small variety to choose from.

xmarcc said:
I can't remember the exact sizes, but when I bought mine, it came with a few different-sized metal tabs, so you'd have a small variety to choose from.
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That's good to know

mobileboost said:
Can you tell me the diameter of the circle that goes onto the back of the phone? The case I have for my Nexus 4 has circles on the back of it where the silicone skin sticks through.
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Thanks for the excellent info. I ended up ordering the Xway, a single button to stick somewhere else, and I found an accessory pack with 6 more sticky magnets to place around!
I really need to stop buying stuff for my phone, but I swear it's addicting! :victory:

mobileboost said:
Thanks for the excellent info. I ended up ordering the Xway, a single button to stick somewhere else, and I found an accessory pack with 6 more sticky magnets to place around!
I really need to stop buying stuff for my phone, but I swear it's addicting! :victory:
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do you need to put magnets on your phone/case for the xway to work?

neotekz said:
do you need to put magnets on your phone/case for the xway to work?
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Yes, it looks like it sticks on with adhesive to the back of the phone.

Yes that is exactly how it works. The adhesive does not work on some cases so I have sometimes used crazy glue. I've tried a lot of systems for in car mounting and this is by far the best in my opinion.
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X-Way is great for using vents as your mounting point, but if you want to mount it ANYWHERE you want, then get the FIX-WAY.

I have something simple and a lot cheaper, you might want to consider.
Cellet Magnetic Holder
Here's a youtube video which might explain it better:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpVahSd3PHU
I can attest that the magnet is extremely strong. The phone will not move at all through any bumps when driving. You stick the magnet to the back of your Nexus 4. I never took off the protective back skin that came with the nexus, so I didn't mind sticking the magnet to the back of the phone. On top of that I use the Diztronic protective case covering the back of the phone. Since that case covers the entire back of the phone, it covers the magnet and you can't even tell I have the magnet on at all. the magnet still works great through the protective case and still extremely strong.

madferretx said:
I have something simple and a lot cheaper, you might want to consider.
Cellet Magnetic Holder
Here's a youtube video which might explain it better:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpVahSd3PHU
I can attest that the magnet is extremely strong. The phone will not move at all through any bumps when driving. You stick the magnet to the back of your Nexus 4. I never took off the protective back skin that came with the nexus, so I didn't mind sticking the magnet to the back of the phone. On top of that I use the Diztronic protective case covering the back of the phone. Since that case covers the entire back of the phone, it covers the magnet and you can't even tell I have the magnet on at all. the magnet still works great through the protective case and still extremely strong.
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From the reviews it is larger, but stronger maybe. I ordered one in case I can use them together or the other one is not strong enough.

I built a magnetic car dock for the nexus4 that I'm now selling.
http://www.makemobileinnovations.com/nexus4.htm
Here's a video of one of the prototypes showing how it works. The production version works the same except the magnet is stronger and it has cutouts for headphones, mic, camera, and speaker.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut6LzQSiAlM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008IOQ3K6?ie=UTF8&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links
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Does anyone know if applying the magnet directly to the back of the phone, will that STOP NFC from working?

I like the magnet idea but the location would disable inductive charging as well

ftarules said:
Does anyone know if applying the magnet directly to the back of the phone, will that STOP NFC from working?
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The magnet does not but the metal plate on the back of the phone does break nfc. Check out this review by an n4 user:
http://www.amazon.com/Cradle-less-Q...e=UTF8&filterBy=addThreeStar&showViewpoints=0
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lifeisfun said:
I like the magnet idea but the location would disable inductive charging as well
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There is a metal plate at the back of the phone or underneath the case....not a magnet...
Metal may have a better effect on inductive charging....rather than hampering it...but this is just my guess...it may disable inductive charging as well....
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i have to tetrax x way too.. the metal bump does not interfere with nfc..

http://www.niteize.com/collection/steelie.asp
Everyone in my family has one. it's awesome

MetalCase?

Man I was gonna keep this till ONE came out, but I may keep it permanent. Just lack of case is killing me. I'm afraid of breaking it.
Anyway anyway tried the metal case from Monaco I think?
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big70tom said:
Man I was gonna keep this till ONE came out, but I may keep it permanent. Just lack of case is killing me. I'm afraid of breaking it.
Anyway anyway tried the metal case from Monaco I think?
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Anything metal or aluminum will run the risk in cutting down your antenna receptions. Meaning your phone, wifi, nfc, and wireless stuff may not work properly with "metal" backings.

kpjimmy said:
Anything metal or aluminum will run the risk in cutting down your antenna receptions. Meaning your phone, wifi, nfc, and wireless stuff may not work properly with "metal" backings.
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That depends. If you make a metal rim with plastic/rubber to go near the screen of the phone you won't interfere with the internal antennas but as soon as you move down you will cause major signal degradation. It can be done. There just won't be much metal.