Hello guys
Since I absolutely love the way the One looks and feels, I try to clean it almost daily in order to preserve its appearance, color and shape; not only because I want to preserve it, but also because I use the HTC Double Dip Flip cover and that seems to garner dust inside, especially because the sides aren't actually protected. Since the One has a brushed aluminum body like my MacBook Pro, I use the same cleaning tools in order to clean the body.
https://www.klearscreen.com/detail.aspx?ID=99
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I use one solution and micro-fiber cloth for the screen, and another solution and fiber cloth for the body.
What do you guys use to clean your One?
TarekElsakka said:
What do you guys use to clean your One?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Microfibre cloth and plain jane club soda - usually flat since I get 2L bottles and use it for windows, glasses, mirrors, cat puke... Works wonders, and you can drink it in a pinch.
Ha ha.. now that's an all-in-one drink.
Zagg cleaner
Sent from my HTC One using xda premium
i will never use a microfiber cloth to clean a screen again, too many times dirt(tiny grains of sand) will get in the cloth without you noticing and then when you rub your screen you will scratch it (especially not in cairo with the desert so close by, even in holland we sometimes get the sahara sand in the air...)
TarekElsakka said:
. . .
What do you guys use to clean your One?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My shirt.
Simba501 said:
My shirt.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
shirt and pants..works everytime
Toilet paper. Sometimes
When I fail to aim, if you understand what I mean.
Sent from my HTC One
This stuff is great for getting dust and debris out of crevices, ports, and trim like the holes in the speaker covers.
http://www.cyberclean.net/cleaning/en/Products/HomeOffice.html
Just use a damp piece of cloth, then toothpaste for the plastics.
ArmedandDangerous said:
Just use a damp piece of cloth, then toothpaste for the plastics.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
toothpaste is quite abbrasive and will really damage platics in time
Related
Oil accumulates for various reasons on my Epic (it's a glass screen) and I'm wondering whats the best way to clean it?
What do you guys use? Does ammonia free windex do any damage? What cleaners/chemicals should I avoid or use?
Thanks
They wipe off fine for me on my t-shirt. No chemicals used
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
I would also recommend a soft cloth with nothing. If you have something that won't come off that, then maybe a tiny bit of hand soap diluted in water on the cloth. Read the manual for almost and device with a screen and they NEVER recomend using windex. Only mild hand soap with water for tuff stains/smudges.
Wow.. you really asked how to clean your phone's screen off? LOL
I'd recommend not trying to remove any oiliness on your screen since this actually enhances smooth gestures. Just wipe any excessive residue off on your shirt, most displays now a day have an oleophobic film applied that reduces the effect of oil prints on visibility
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
Alcohol
Sent from my Samsung EPIC 4G using XDA App
I recommend using a micro-fiber cloth to polish your Epic!
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Micro-Fiber Cloths
Use coupon code: MLCK4010310914AL1
To get a 2 pack of these towels for $1.35 shipped!! I recently ordered a pack of these, and am very happy with them! Very soft, and are great for dusting/polishing computer screens or your Epic!
Awesome double post!
rufflez2010 said:
They wipe off fine for me on my t-shirt. No chemicals used
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
^^ what he said.....a few swipes on my shirt and tadah clean.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
I carry around a microfiber cloth - came with my Zagg Invisible Shield.
Im trying to cut out a lens protector out of my screen film but its so hard to get it there and the shape, I tried with a knife(in sweden we call them carpet knife) but it trashes the film in the corners making it bad contact too the lens, And a sissor but also is verry hard to get it out in the corners of the lens. Does any one have any tips or soloutions for this ?
ErsdaHL said:
Im trying to cut out a lens protector out of my screen film but its so hard to get it there and the shape, I tried with a knife(in sweden we call them carpet knife) but it trashes the film in the corners making it bad contact too the lens, And a sissor but also is verry hard to get it out in the corners of the lens. Does any one have any tips or soloutions for this ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Buy one of the screen protectors have have the lens protector or buy a case.
martin fields screen protectors have protectors for the lens part.
Northern-Loop said:
Buy one of the screen protectors have have the lens protector or buy a case.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
im already using a case but its not that thick but i want to protect it when its in my pocket.
the_slasher said:
martin fields screen protectors have protectors for the lens part.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
expensive since ive already got some films.
ErsdaHL said:
Im trying to cut out a lens protector out of my screen film but its so hard to get it there and the shape, I tried with a knife(in sweden we call them carpet knife) but it trashes the film in the corners making it bad contact too the lens, And a sissor but also is verry hard to get it out in the corners of the lens. Does any one have any tips or soloutions for this ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try to find a handmade shoemaker near you, he can use a tool like this one (it's called a "vazador" in portuguese) ...
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
In the picture all the shapes are circular, but there are other ones, too.
Another option, using a CAD software and a vinyl cutter plotter you may get a perfect result. You may find it in some glassmaking companies (they use it to build mirrors with sandblast on it), or where people does banners for cars, too.
Almost impossible to find (and harder to find free machine time for little jobs), but some small waterjet cutters also work with plastic.
Actually I believe that is easier to buy a cover.
Do you have spots on your sgs2 screen frame where coating peel off?
Picture below shows peeled spots on my sgs2.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I notice that chrome background on peal-off spots turns black after few days, so I decided to peeled off whole frame. For peeling I used my nails. It take a while, but I was very satisfied with result.
You could also try with some hard wood or plastic material, but I don't recommend metal because you can easily scratch the the chrome on the frame.
Peeling process
After one day of healing
After 2 days of healing
This is bottom part of phone after 2 weeks of "peeling and healing" process .
But does it completely turn dark? everywhere, I mean
What happens after say, a month?
geforceonline said:
But does it completely turn dark? everywhere, I mean
What happens after say, a month?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It remains black! No change after that.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
rohan. said:
It remains black! No change after that.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, it remains black and looks even better than before.
Ok. So you have to peel the ALL the coating until you see the metalic shiny reflective part?
This really works?
diego930 said:
Ok. So you have to peel the ALL the coating until you see the metalic shiny reflective part?
This really works?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes :laugh:, last picture shows how it looks after it's finished.
Did the same on mine a while ago. Totally worth it, but it takes time.
Wooden toothpicks are also great for the space between the screen and the frame, but i admit i used sometimes a cuterblade,... risky.
A soft eraser is good for polishing the plastic also in case of scratches.
S2
It looks great nad better than before(the original) i will do the same with my phone
Patience is the key. Do a little when you have time : you tube buffering, download waiting, girlfriend shopping when waiting outside the shop... kidding...
But you won't regret it : it should have been done like this, but, well they know... if it get destroy, maybe you will change for a new phone, a samsung one,...hmm, with the same sh***ty frame like the s3... and the s4...
EDIT: by the way, i forgot to say that for the rounded corners, the hardest part, i used the metallic part of a standard lighter. The metal can be bended and the paint on that part (so choose one with a paint coating ) is soft enough to prevent scratches...
So much fun
The chrome paint had started to chip off on my mates old phone that he was selling so I decided to wrap it with my left over vinyl wrap. All I did is place a big piece of vinyl wrap over the screen, then used a hairdryer to mould it around the corners. I used a blade to cut around the screen and the back of the frame and finally peeled the excess wrap off.
Here are some pics.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Don't know why these came out so blurry.
Sorry I didn't take any progress pictures. Here's a picture to show how I cut the vinyl Dig with your nails first before using a blade to cut.
try to clear coat the vynil, it will look gorgeous.
Majes said:
try to clear coat the vynil, it will look gorgeous.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Or you could buy 4D vinyl wrap which is shiny http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4D-GLOSS-...6279?pt=UK_Wallpaper&var=&hash=item4d0c035327. If I were to clear coat the vinyl it would be messy and it would start flake off.
Links weren't working for some reason so here's the album link on my Google+ page if they stop working again. https://plus.google.com/photos/1130...ms/5874152438703123889?authkey=CMzDxZrf37muYw
That looks nice. I have a question: how did you manage to work with the wrap in order to cut it and stick it precisely on the phone? Do you still have the length measurement of it?
randomherRro said:
That looks nice. I have a question: how did you manage to work with the wrap in order to cut it and stick it precisely on the phone? Do you still have the length measurement of it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The wrap needs to be a little bigger than the front of the phone, I don't have the exact dimensions, sorry.
First I put a big piece of vinyl wrap (large enough to cover the screen and the sides) on the front of the phone.
Then I heated up the wrap so I could stretch it around the corners and the back of the phone (remove battery cover) so I get a wrinkle free finish.
Finally I got a thin blade and cut between the screen and the frame to peel off the excess wrap on the screen and the back of the phone.
Sorry for the late reply. If anyone needs more information just ask, I'd be more than willing to help. : ]
use casing
SadvanceS said:
use casing
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Remove the casing
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium
You know what they say, that phones are the dirtiest things in our possession nowadays. Will this phone be safe to be washed with soap?
Excellent topic. If not, which other cleaning methods you use to clean your device?
Sent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk
lvnatic said:
You know what they say, that phones are the dirtiest things in our possession nowadays. Will this phone be safe to be washed with soap?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have washed mine twice so far, once a month, since I bought it. Everything works. The speaker sounded a bit weird, but it became normal after couple of hours.
Which soap is smartphone friendly? Dove?
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
You can use the same soap that is led tv friendly on phones. I'd opt for sanitizer wipes myself though.
Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk
I like to wash mine with bleach.
Can't wait for the "OMG, the rubber gasket(s) are falling off" and other moronic threads in a couple of weeks/months. That'll be fun, and I WILL laugh.
Just use a damp micro fiber cloth. Maybe put a little Windex on the cloth.
I think washing it with soap and water is a bit overboard. After you wipe it down with the damp cloth and leave it sit overnight, the phones surface isn't exactly the ideal environment for germs to live on for long periods.
Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk
If you search s7/s7E forum about water damage you will see someone actually killed it with soap.
So don't use soap. It even state in user manual not to use it ,if my memory is right.
Sent from my SM-G935F
Well, I washed mine yesterday before I posted this thread and the speaker acted strange for a few minutes, like someone mentioned here, but then it went back to normal, phone's working without issues. I probably won't use soap very often, but I do wash my phone with normal water at least once a day.
Soap will break the surface tension of water making it twice as easy to enter the phone thru all the small openings and thus increasing the chance to damage the internals of your phone. The best option is alcohol based wipes for (PC) screens, they have the ideal dampness and it disinfects.
Haha! Check this instead of destroying your phone. It uses UVC for sterilization:
https://www.phonesoap.com/