In the area near the earpiece, where the top of the glass meets the chrome ring/trim, I have some dirt or something in their. Any ideas for how to get rid of it? Tried compressed air, didn't do much. Think a toothpick or needle with Q-tip cotton wrapped around it would work? Open to suggestions. Thanks
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Try blu-tack, plastercine or chewing gum.
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I've kept my Nexus super fresh, but I'm starting to notice some wear&tear in the form of scratches on the chin... their are small chips of the what feels like Teflon spray that are missing near the 3 pins and mini usb. Underneath is what seems to be a shinier plastic so what I guess I'm asking is has anyone else experienced this and if so do you think the back and bottom piece made out of the same material. The back is plastic but if it's the same material I'd consider sanding it down and see a shinier nexus or possibly paint it. Let's hear your suggestions
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Im having the same issue with what seems to be coating chipping on the bottom edge near and behid the charging port. I tend to keep very good care of my phone and have no idea whats causing it... ive never thought about sanding it down to the material below though.
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i have the scratches on the corners near the chin... i use a case and thats what is causing the phone to scratch there
I wonder if the back is the same material... If it is il give it a go and tell you how it went
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ChongoDroid said:
I wonder if the back is the same material... If it is il give it a go and tell you how it went
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The battery door and the bottom are the same material, but the strip in between the two that wraps around the housing is aluminum i think.
All right well when I'm off school I'm gonna tape off the aluminum and sand it with a light sandpaper
Il keep you guys posted
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Well I was walking around my house with tablet in hand, and my Nexus was scraped against a corner of a wall(with the case on), and it got a white streak on the corner of the case. I'm using the dark grey version so its pretty visible. I tried using spit, windex on a paper towel, and just a wet paper towel.
So, any suggestions?
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So far I've tried canned air, a speaker cleaner app, a qtip, tape, microfiber cloth, and vacuuming, yet my speaker grill remains gray from dust. This doesn't just affect this phone, everyone phone I've ever had has this issue. Anyone got a method I haven't tried?
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I use my dust destroyer!
It worked for me. You can try to make your own little q-tip using a tooth pick and just a small amount of cotton and make your own little q-tip and use that to clean.
If that doesn't work, you can always try WD-40. Lmao. I'm kidding.
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Would compressed air be a good option? Along side a cottonbud?
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Compressed air works well so far. Sorry to hijack, but what is the red light on the right side of the earpiece speaker grill? Does everyone have this? I looked and couldn't find anything about it.
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Compressed air works well so far. Sorry to hijack, but what is the red light on the right side of the earpiece speaker grill? Does everyone have this? I looked and couldn't find anything about it.
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Red light? There's no red light...
Edit: Are you talking about the front facing camera?
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Compressed air works well so far. Sorry to hijack, but what is the red light on the right side of the earpiece speaker grill? Does everyone have this? I looked and couldn't find anything about it.
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I thought that was the brightness sensor.
Edit: Never mind. I'm thinking about a different device.
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Red light? There's no red light...
Edit: Are you talking about the front facing camera?
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No. Have you ever seen a HOX with the light in the speaker grill? It looks like that! It may be a piece of red glitter that's stuck in the grill, but it looks just like a faint red light. Compressed air didn't get it out so I figured it was a light!
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No. Have you ever seen a HOX with the light in the speaker grill? It looks like that! It may be a piece of red glitter that's stuck in the grill, but it looks just like a faint red light. Compressed air didn't get it out so I figured it was a light!
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Would be best RMA ever.
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Chewing gum.
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Worked on it tonight with a toothpick, vaccum, and microfiber cloth looks better but not perfect. Also realizing google choice of chrome plated plastic around the edges was a fail as the crime is starting to get scuffed up.
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I find that compressed air with the straw attachment works perfectly.
I use a soft toothbrush to clean out the speaker and all of the fine particles of dust and lint that seems to get stuck between the bezel and glass at the top.
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Yeah my can of air is old, doesn't have a whole lot of pressure, I might try a new can
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d_phekt said:
I use a soft toothbrush to clean out the speaker and all of the fine particles of dust and lint that seems to get stuck between the bezel and glass at the top.
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Yeah I did notice that too, the bezel and the glass aren't flush and thus dust can easily get stuck in between
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How about compressed air and maybe a bit of blue-tac, not too much as you dont want it going between the mesh. Could be a good idea (Or horrible on thoughts?,)
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How about compressed air and maybe a bit of blue-tac, not too much as you dont want it going between the mesh. Could be a good idea (Or horrible on thoughts?,)
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Brilliant! I found a forum on google that suggested tape, but I tried that and ended up just getting nasty adhesive over the glass. Sticky tac might work better, I'll give that a try
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Brilliant! I found a forum on google that suggested tape, but I tried that and ended up just getting nasty adhesive over the glass. Sticky tac might work better, I'll give that a try
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Let us know how it goes. Mines too new to gather anything worth cleaning off.
May be a stupid idea, but what about static electricity to magnet it off?
How about cleaning your ears?
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Hey guys im still new but I had a few other questions having to do with my nexus 4. So I was wondering what what chemicals can damage my screen. For example can either Rubbing alcohol or vinegar damage or wear off the protective layer, which im not sure if its an oleophobic layer on the Nexus 4. Also how long would it take for this layer to wear off with just regular every day use? thx in advance
Here's a thread with people talking about it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2170221
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Oh, well theyre not exactly talking about what i wanted to know ha.
I'd like to know too... have you found anything?
I personally use distilled water and a microfiber towel and haven't had any problems
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Windex....
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Is anyone finding that there cases are scratching the hell out of the bezel?
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No but the asphalt that I dropped mine on did a good job
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Is anyone finding that there cases are scratching the hell out of the bezel?
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Nope. I have three different kinds of cases and they all do their job pretty well. I guess it just depends on which case you use.
Using a Diztronic case since December and have no problem with the bezel getting scratched.
My bezel is getting scratched just by being my pocket!!! I've never put anything my pocket besides the phone not have I ever put the phone with the screen facing down.
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Using the LG bumper, no scratches
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I use a diztronic case and official bumper. My bezel looks like hell. I work outside and my pockets get a lot of grit in them throughout the day.
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Using the LG bumper, no scratches
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Im using this this and this has happened. Please everyone look closely?
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I'm using the diztronic tpu case since jan and my bezel has a good amount of scratches too :/
Used the Diztronic TPU case for 2 weeks and got a ton of scratches on the bezel on the top end and bottom end of the phone; had none before, and haven't gotten any more after.
Not the case's fault per say, but the "chrome" finish scratches very easily, so if an otherwise harmless bit of grit gets trapped between the case and the bezel it gets it's sandpaper action on.
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I'm using the diztronic tpu case since jan and my bezel has a good amount of scratches too :/
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Its like the case is trapping dirt and its then scratching it
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Every tpu / hard case I have ever had has scratched the bezel in one way or another, however not as much as if it wasn't on there, as others said grit/muck/dust gets trapped between the phone and the case, as the cases are pretty tight but can move (i.e. if you squeeze the sides of the case with a tpu case) and this cuases the sratches. I use the Official bumper and have had no problems on the N4, but I take it off and clean it/the phone pretty regularly, however the the design of the bumper means the upper rim of the case is lifted off the screen/bezel by 0.5-1 mm.
Best way to combat this is to give it a quick clean every day, but even then it will still happen.
I'm using a Kayscase which I ordered before they were completely stocked -- I tell you this because the case has no logo. I ordered another case by BoxWave (the Blackout LG Nexus case) -- it turned out to be the exact same case as the Kayscase (Slim Soft Gel Cover). They seem to do an excellent job of keeping the Nexus 4 scratch-free (face, back and bezel). I like this case because it's unobtrusive and allows me to lay the phone face down on flat surfaces.