I left my phone in the back pocket of my blue jeans, and when I took it out I discovered that my jean dye had stained the phone!
The metal was easy to clean off, but the white plastic casing looks to be permanently stained blue.
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This is what happens when you dye plastic.
When I buy jeans with a dark wash, I wash them with my other jeans like 3-4 times before I even wear them. I've "dyed" plenty of other clothes this way.
djbutter said:
I left my phone in the back pocket of my blue jeans, and when I took it out I discovered that my jean dye had stained the phone!
The metal was easy to clean off, but the white plastic casing looks to be permanently stained blue.
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I have heard that stains can be removed with a Magic Eraser - it is an american thing, try using a pencil rubber or similar
** Checked Amazon UK and similar and they are readily available in UK too
I did the same thing, I used a laptop cleaning wipe thing. Its cleans of in seconds, don't worry
My white bands have turned yellowish. Any tips for that?
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Try cleaning with some isopropyl alcohol.
Try rubbing it really hard with a wet q-tip. I tried using a silver sharpie marker (permanent) on the bottom of the phone on the white to see what it would look like all silver, but the marker was blotchy and I didn't like it. So I just kept rubbing it really hard with a wet q-tip and after a few minutes it was all over. Used about 7 q-tips.
this is why I chose to get the black version. I figured the white plastic would look awful in a few months.
Tough call. I was going for white as if I chip it, black would look worse.
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Just don't have a leaky pen in your pocket, the ink does not come off the plastic. Not quickly anyway.
drspikes said:
Tough call. I was going for white as if I chip it, black would look worse.
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May not be the case, I have black One, it seems the coating holds up quite well. And remember, even if it gets scratched, you can always use a black marker to cover the exposed silver, but on silver One I don't know if you can do this.
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Varekai said:
Try rubbing it really hard
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Sorry but I have to say this... TWSS :victory:
the_scotsman said:
Try cleaning with some isopropyl alcohol.
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This is what I was planning on doing if mine turns yellow-ish after time.
OP - have you tried this?
simple solution..use a case
Tidbits said:
Sorry but I have to say this... TWSS :victory:
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*/facepalm
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I am really enjoying my Aria. However, the back doesn't fit just right. It can flex back & forth. It just doesn't feel solid. I've owned HTC phones before & the build quality is usually tight. So, is this an issue w/my phone or is yours a bit 'squishy' too?
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Mine is slightly loose at the top and squeaks when moving it. Probably happened from sticking my nail in there so many times to remove the cover.
Mine too. This is a design flaw. Damn.
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it is a design flaw... I got 2 Arias and both are the same, once you remove the cover more than 1 time.. it will become that way... what I did was to put a little piece of paper on that corner and there is no play what so ever...
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it is a design flaw... I got 2 Arias and both are the same, once you remove the cover more than 1 time.. it will become that way... what I did was to put a little piece of paper on that corner and there is no play what so ever...
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ya i've used that trick on every phone i've owned, works like a charm
Aha -- interesting! I never thought of a little paper shim. Thanks for the advice.
I was just wondering about this the other day. I guess I will try the paper trick.
I also have a squeaky back cover, as well as my volume up button being a little hard to press.. Where exactly would I put a little piece of paper?!
Thanks!
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I wrapped the yellow edge inside the phone with scotch tape creating a very tight seal that is invisible
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I wrapped the yellow edge inside the phone with scotch tape creating a very tight seal that is invisible
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Interesting. Did you cover the bumps that hold the back cover on as well?
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AHA, the little piece of paper on the corner did the trick, thanks for the tip!
I'm lucky I suppose. I've taken my back cover off dozens of times and there's no play at all.
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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I'm currently using the white one. I just wanted to see what the masses are using.
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brettsaylor87 said:
I'm currently using the white one. I just wanted to see what the masses are using.
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Plastic (white is way better ) but without screen protector I recommend black because it is rubber and wont scratch te screen
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I don't have a screen protector so I'm using the black one.
I am using the white one with a screen protector.
im not using a screen protector...and i never changed the tip...which is the black one with a white base
Avantiel said:
im not using a screen protector...and i never changed the tip...which is the black one with a white base
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Same here.
No screen protector (yet). I'm preferring the rubber (the black one). I like the slight grip effect it has.
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im not using a screen protector...and i never changed the tip...which is the black one with a white base
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Same here.
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black without protector, but with book case Samsung
Hmm maybe i should switch back because i do not have a screen guard yet
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I would if I were you.
I don't understand how a smooth rounded tip of plastic can scratch a smooth glass surface. I can easily understand the pen scarring or scratching a soft thin plastic screen protector though. IMO The only advantage of a screen protector is reduce glare and / or it is very cheap to replace if it gets scratched which is easier to scratch than glass.
What is the different on the tips. i didn't understand why there was so many tips with it
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As someone nicely told me recently...the white ones are just hard plastic, while the black ones are rubbery.
fischerben said:
What is the different on the tips. i didn't understand why there was so many tips with it
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It looks like there are two types, just multiple of these, incase they break or get dirty or something. I like the white ones for screen protector and the black ones when I don't have a screen protector on.
donec said:
I don't understand how a smooth rounded tip of plastic can scratch a smooth glass surface. I can easily understand the pen scarring or scratching a soft thin plastic screen protector .
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Try it and you will know how it scratches the screen , but if it does remember we have warned you
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Why on Gods green earth would samsung include a tip that would scratch your screen
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rusty4k said:
Why on Gods green earth would samsung include a tip that would scratch your screen
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I think you haven't used a samsung note Before but this is the sad fact that the white tip (when wear happens in it) scratches the screen, but when new it won't
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I have an Intuos 3 tablet and it comes with the same tips just a little larger and the different tips have a different feel when drawing. That is the main reson for the different tips. The tablet comes with a plastic sheet over the drawing surface that has some tooth on it to give the feel of paper and the nibs (pen tips) wear down with usage and wear the tooth off the covering sheet with use. On glass I doubt you will be able to wear the nibs (tips) down as they slide very easily across the glass.
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I have an Intuos 3 tablet and it comes with the same tips just a little larger and the different tips have a different feel when drawing. That is the main reson for the different tips. The tablet comes with a plastic sheet over the drawing surface that has some tooth on it to give the feel of paper and the nibs (pen tips) wear down with usage and wear the tooth off the covering sheet with use. On glass I doubt you will be able to wear the nibs (tips) down as they slide very easily across the glass.
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I think you forget about dust!! Unless you live in a clean space, anyway search in any forum whatever it was note II or note one and you will find allot of forums that discusses how the pen scratches the screen
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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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Got a weird question.
I was looking at my back camera... noticed a plastic film. Is that to remain or be peeled off?
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wildting said:
Got a weird question.
I was looking at my back camera... noticed a plastic film. Is that to remain or be peeled off?
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You peel it off. It's just like the plastic film as a bumper on the chrome around the phone; it is all to be removed.
wildting said:
Got a weird question.
I was looking at my back camera... noticed a plastic film. Is that to remain or be peeled off?
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you can leave it if you'd like for a while because it does have a small hole for the lens to look through, but it bugged the hell outta me, so i promptly took it off
Remove it. It's nothing but a dirt catcher.
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that little POS took forever to get off. I couldn't fit my fingernail under the plastic to save my life.
If people do have trouble peeling of that plastic, try putting tape on top of it and pulling it off. Worked in one shot for me.
I had an issue trying to remove it as well, until I popped off the back cover of the phone. Then it was super easy to get at.
- Aaron
tysj said:
If people do have trouble peeling of that plastic, try putting tape on top of it and pulling it off. Worked in one shot for me.
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This piece of plastic was annoying the hell out of me. It came scratched and looking terrible and it was a REAL pain trying to remove it using my fingernails. The tape method worked like a charm, thanks!!!