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my touch is really brand new and with the stylist its self i scratched the screen musta been particles on it, so then i been rubin the scratches tryin 2 fix it and now the scratches now look rainbow colored when the screen is on and has a white background. any1 ever fix this? will a screen protector fix this?
erm, don't think it would, it's just a plasitc film and it would still show through, sorry
You could always try rubbing a small amount of toothpaste (plain) on the screen with a soft cloth or a tissue then apply a screen protector, it should make the scratches less visable.
Billus said:
erm, don't think it would, it's just a plasitc film and it would still show through, sorry
You could always try rubbing a small amount of toothpaste (plain) on the screen with a soft cloth or a tissue then apply a screen protector, it should make the scratches less visable.
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oh ok thanks, so what can i use to whip off the toothpaste? the same cloth?
omarnova said:
oh ok thanks, so what can i use to whip off the toothpaste? the same cloth?
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Yea or a different part of it. Just only apply a small amount of toothpaste on the cloth and gently rub onto the scratch. The toothpaste should come of with the cloth but just use a clean section of the cloth if it doesn't. Try using a circular motion and toothpaste without any microbeads.
Hope this helps, at the very least it will make it less visable especially since it's only a surface scratch.
Apply a screen protector before you get any more scratches lol.
Billus said:
Yea or a different part of it. Just only apply a small amount of toothpaste on the cloth and gently rub onto the scratch. The toothpaste should come of with the cloth but just use a clean section of the cloth if it doesn't. Try using a circular motion and toothpaste without any microbeads.
Hope this helps, at the very least it will make it less visable especially since it's only a surface scratch.
Apply a screen protector before you get any more scratches lol.
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does the toothpaste help with the rainbow effect i now have because of the scratches? when i have on a white background u can see every little scratch and its rainbow colored
Chances are, you have rainbow effect because you tried to remove the scratches, but didn't do it properly. Try Displex, but it does require some work put into it if you want your screen to be perfect.
Failing everything, new digitizers are fairly cheap and easy to replace.
hmm, when you say rainbow effect, is it jst the way it shows through the screen at an angle or is it pushed in? (by pushed in I mean like when you put your thumb on a calculator screen)
make sure that you use a soft cloth like one used for glasses otherwise you might create more scratches. If toothpaste didn't work try "displex (enigma1nz)". I think you need to rub it in really hard with circular motions.
Good luck
enigma1nz said:
Chances are, you have rainbow effect because you tried to remove the scratches, but didn't do it properly. Try Displex, but it does require some work put into it if you want your screen to be perfect.
Failing everything, new digitizers are fairly cheap and easy to replace.
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thanks!! do u mean the screen is easy 2 replace? do u kno where i can take a look at some?
Billus said:
hmm, when you say rainbow effect, is it jst the way it shows through the screen at an angle or is it pushed in? (by pushed in I mean like when you put your thumb on a calculator screen)
make sure that you use a soft cloth like one used for glasses otherwise you might create more scratches. If toothpaste didn't work try "displex (enigma1nz)". I think you need to rub it in really hard with circular motions.
Good luck
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hey man thanks, no its not like a calculater, its actually on the screen, it only shows when i have a light or white background on the phone, i will try displex and some more toothpaste lol thanks,
I noticed on the screen when I breathe hot moist air on to it, there are streaks of lines running across everywhere and I'm assuming it's thinning on the oleophobic screen. I just bought it about a week ago, should I replace it? I ordered a carbon fiber from skinomi and it hasn't arrived, and I really like using the device.
Does anyone use warm water with detergent to clean their screen by any chance?
As far as I know, you're not suppose to use chemicals on your screen.
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I've always found giving a wipe with glasses lens cloth does the trick.
SovereigN7 said:
Does anyone use warm water with detergent to clean their screen by any chance?
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LOOL, hell no man. Do you want to ruin your display in a matter of days ?! Just use a glasses lens cloth as tumblerer said and that should do the trick.
Also, all those lines that you mentioned, that run across the display are part of the digitizer, not the oleo-phobic surface.
tumblerer said:
I've always found giving a wipe with glasses lens cloth does the trick.
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snap. get a good glasses cloth and gently wipe from side to side. i find circle leaves smear stains which can sometimes look like scratches and freak you out!
i've also heard that to effectively clean glasses, you should apply a bit of water - a fine mist - but i never do, and i'm happy with the screen tbh.
also, when i first took the plastic cover thing off the screen i found what looked like a bumpy textured surface. maybe that's the cause of your smear stains?
but, damn, the screen is so bright, does it really matter
lambda30 said:
LOOL, hell no man. Do you want to ruin your display in a matter of days ?! Just use a glasses lens cloth as tumblerer said and that should do the trick.
Also, all those lines that you mentioned, that run across the display are part of the digitizer, not the oleo-phobic surface.
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What about soap? I heard using warm water with soap will get rid of finger oil completely off the screen.
SovereigN7 said:
What about soap? I heard using warm water with soap will get rid of finger oil completely off the screen.
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nothing, no soap, no bleach, nothing. you will ruin it.
I just use my t-shirt, run it over my man-boob a few times and it's print-free
JWhipple said:
I just use my t-shirt, run it over my man-boob a few times and it's print-free
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haha.. man-boob yeah i do the same.. works perfect ;b
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JWhipple said:
I just use my t-shirt, run it over my man-boob a few times and it's print-free
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Agreed. Just don't use any chemical substance. Do you want to make it suffer ? lol
As has been pointed out many times above, you shouldn't use anything other than a smooth cloth to clean the screen.
If the screen is sticky and you absolutely have to use something to help get it off, you should use water, preferably pure distilled water as tap water can have some grit to it as well as trace chemicals.
Never ever use soap, alcohol, goo gone, or anything of the sort. Probably shouldn't even use saliva.
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I noticed on the screen when I breathe hot moist air on to it, there are streaks of lines running across everywhere and I'm assuming it's thinning on the oleophobic screen. I just bought it about a week ago, should I replace it? I ordered a carbon fiber from skinomi and it hasn't arrived, and I really like using the device.
Does anyone use warm water with detergent to clean their screen by any chance?
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replace it, the coating shouldnt come off
mmas0n said:
As has been pointed out many times above, you shouldn't use anything other than a smooth cloth to clean the screen.
If the screen is sticky and you absolutely have to use something to help get it off, you should use water, preferably pure distilled water as tap water can have some grit to it as well as trace chemicals.
Never ever use soap, alcohol, goo gone, or anything of the sort. Probably shouldn't even use saliva.
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How about licking the screen
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I find the best way to clean anything I have is to breathe on it than use micro fiber cloth while it's still moist from my breath.
Gets smudges off everything.
Hey guys,as title says(kind of anyway),I've had enough of the oleophobic coating on the SGS2.Fingerprints stay on screen no matter(I have very oily skin,unfortunately) and it's not any better than my Desire HD for that matter.Not that it bothers me for that,but it SCRATCHES like hell.I already have more fine scrathces on my GS2 after 2 weeks than on my DHD after 7 months.So I want to remove the oleophobic coating.
Now,I know it's done somehow by cleaning the screen using certain cleaning stuff,but what cleaning stuff?Can I use a window cleaner or something?And should I wipe it with a fiber cloth?
Thanks guys!
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Hey guys,as title says(kind of anyway),I've had enough of the oleophobic coating on the SGS2.Fingerprints stay on screen no matter(I have very oily skin,unfortunately) and it's not any better than my Desire HD for that matter.Not that it bothers me for that,but it SCRATCHES like hell.I already have more fine scrathces on my GS2 after 2 weeks than on my DHD after 7 months.So I want to remove the oleophobic coating.
Now,I know it's done somehow by cleaning the screen using certain cleaning stuff,but what cleaning stuff?Can I use a window cleaner or something?And should I wipe it with a fiber cloth?
Thanks guys!
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some one said he used polish liquids
i recommend liter fluid
OP, take my advice , do NOT do it! You think the coating is not helping, wait till you remove it! It will be 100 times worse, literally!
If you do decide to rid the screen of the coating - I succeeded (on SGS1) with Chlorine toilet bowl cleaning liquid, but be very careful to not get it inside speakers/mikes. All the scratches remained though, mine were in the glass, not the coating.
You want that coating on there. Just get a screen protector and maybe a matte one if the finger prints bother you.
Damn,I hate screen protectors...
KreoXDA,mine are most probably not on the glass itself.I can't feel them with my fingernail(And I have long fingernails on my right hand-classic guitar player anyone? ) like I could with such scratches on other phones.Anyway,I'll see if I can find some good screen protector.All I've used just crapped all over my touchscreen experience.I'd try Zaggs,but guess what!NOT available in Greece!I''m losing my patience here...
ZAGGS are the WORST for sensitivity!!, STAY AWAY
try an steinheil one? their ultrathin series is good
blickmanic said:
ZAGGS are the WORST for sensitivity!!, STAY AWAY
try an steinheil one? their ultrathin series is good
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Yeah...Well,I found Zaggs(they even came to Greece...Oh well!) but I cannot find Steinheils.What about Belkin?They have a matte overlay that I think would be nice.
Also,what do you mean that Zaggs are the worst for sensitivity?Is it harder to select something on the screen with a protector on?
Thanks anyway pal!
zaggs are the thickest screen protectors on the market!, they ruin the touchscreen experience, they DO block fingerprints well though. they also have the 'orange peel' effect on them.
woops, the SGP steinheil ones arent available *yet*
meanwhile, THIS should suit your needs...
blickmanic said:
zaggs are the thickest screen protectors on the market!, they ruin the touchscreen experience, they DO block fingerprints well though. they also have the 'orange peel' effect on them.
woops, the SGP steinheil ones arent available *yet*
meanwhile, THIS should suit your needs...
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Well,I'll see if I can find it in Greece or else...E-bay it is!I have never bought anything from e-bay though...Will buy a jig,that's for sure!
tolis626 said:
Hey guys,as title says(kind of anyway),I've had enough of the oleophobic coating on the SGS2.Fingerprints stay on screen no matter(I have very oily skin,unfortunately) and it's not any better than my Desire HD for that matter.Not that it bothers me for that,but it SCRATCHES like hell.I already have more fine scrathces on my GS2 after 2 weeks than on my DHD after 7 months.So I want to remove the oleophobic coating.
Now,I know it's done somehow by cleaning the screen using certain cleaning stuff,but what cleaning stuff?Can I use a window cleaner or something?And should I wipe it with a fiber cloth?
Thanks guys!
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When I got burgled the police said finger prints actually very difficult to pickup because finger tips don't have sweat glands. Relies on someone touching their face or hair or rubbing their palms together. This its not meant to be pointed comment but as you offered a reason, Try doing less of that
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Oh and I ordered sgp ones from the place recommended on the accessories thread. delivered from korea to uk, good stuff.
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crypticc said:
When I got burgled the police said finger prints actually very difficult to pickup because finger tips don't have sweat glands. Relies on someone touching their face or hair or rubbing their palms together. This its not meant to be pointed comment but as you offered a reason, Try doing less of that
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Oh sh!t,I didn't know that.And I was blaming my fingers for nothing?
Well,I'll try and touch my face less.When I sweat(especially now in the summer with the high temperatures) it gets oily like hell.It will get better with time(It's a puberty thing partially like acme),but for now it's killing me.
Thank you for the heads up though.Finally I found cops usefull!
My advice: polish your face often .
What i do is clean the screen with my shirt so now and then. Some days its worse then others...
Can I ask how you guys manage to scratch your screen? I've got *very* long nails (I'm a girl ), never bother with screen protectors and I've yet to scratch a screen (HD2 stayed pristine for over 18 months, so is the S2 after a month) and shock horror, I don't always put my phone in a case before flinging it in my handbag though it's usually in a separate pocket... As for fingerprints, well a wipe on my jeans or t-shirt usually takes care of that.
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Can I ask how you guys manage to scratch your screen? I've got *very* long nails (I'm a girl ), never bother with screen protectors and I've yet to scratch a screen (HD2 stayed pristine for over 18 months, so is the S2 after a month) and shock horror, I don't always put my phone in a case before flinging it in my handbag though it's usually in a separate pocket... As for fingerprints, well a wipe on my jeans or t-shirt usually takes care of that.
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A girl around here?I'm impressed!
Anyway,I too have long fingernails on my right hand because I play the guitar,but they don't damage the screen.I go to the beach very often and sand particles find their way everywhere.Now THEY do damage. ;-)
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Isadora said:
Can I ask how you guys manage to scratch your screen? I've got *very* long nails (I'm a girl ), never bother with screen protectors and I've yet to scratch a screen (HD2 stayed pristine for over 18 months, so is the S2 after a month) and shock horror, I don't always put my phone in a case before flinging it in my handbag though it's usually in a separate pocket... As for fingerprints, well a wipe on my jeans or t-shirt usually takes care of that.
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Guys hands tend to have more dirt (from putting their hands on the bench, on the ground or at the beach). As a result, there will be one or two tiny sand particles which then scratches the screen when they use the phone.
here is links to Steinheil protectors..enjoy..
http://www.exportprive.com/samsung-screen-protectors-c-1164_1224_1232.html
did you try alcohol and windex?
alcohol will remove the oleophobic coating, but very slowly. you'll end up with a haze.
i used meguiar's scratchx 2.0 to remove a scratch, not realizing there was a coating. result was a hazy ring where i had removed the coating.
tried rainx, with improved the slick feel but also caused more of the haze effect (alcohol). ended up using scratchx to remove the whole coating, using a flashlight to check, and putting a realook protector on. luckily the result is fantastic.
that said, don't remove any coating unless you really really have to. it doesn't seem like it but it is way better at preventing smudges than just glass.
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When I got burgled the police said finger prints actually very difficult to pickup because finger tips don't have sweat glands.
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A good friend of mine is a dermatologist. You and/or the cops are wrong. Maybe they tell that story to everybody so they don't get their hopes to high.
You can test for youself though. Wash you hands with antibacterial soap and dry them with and air handdryer. Hold your hand steady for 10 minutes without touching anything and then see i you'll leave prints on you phone
Does anyone know what could be... when using the s pen y have to press it hard the tip doesnt slide smooth at the center of the screen...why? Its already clean, changed the s pen tip and nothing any help? :/
Does it also happen if you keep the pen at the same angle from up to down?
ShadowLea said:
Does it also happen if you keep the pen at the same angle from up to down?
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Yes, also when i wipe the screen with a dip of water and microcloth i only see a glare when wet at that portion of the screen its like oily or something
cito88 said:
Yes, also when i wipe the screen with a dip of water and microcloth i only see a glare when wet at that portion of the screen its like oily or something
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Thats weird right NOW its working fine, the night i post this first time i clean it a few times and nothing it was like rubbery feeling, even changed the s pen tip, by the way i ordered the iloome flex screen protector hope wouldnt be any problem with the s pen sensibility
cito88 said:
Yes, also when i wipe the screen with a dip of water and microcloth i only see a glare when wet at that portion of the screen its like oily or something
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Try cleaning it with pure ethanol (not booze! The medical variant.) or denatured alcohol (for sale in any drugstore). That'll get rid of anything that shouldn't be on there.
It's glass, so if you apply the liquid to a cloth there's no risk of damage.
The tip of the Spen is coated in a thin rubber layer, by the way
ShadowLea said:
Try cleaning it with pure ethanol (not booze! The medical variant.) or denatured alcohol (for sale in any drugstore). That'll get rid of anything that shouldn't be on there.
It's glass, so if you apply the liquid to a cloth there's no risk of damage.
The tip of the Spen is coated in a thin rubber layer, by the way
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LOL thats right ill make that a try thanks for thr help!! :good:
Hi, ive been getting a lot of questions from people whether or not the logo at the back is baked in the anti shatter film.
I just wanted to share that I removed mine(back) and the logos sony, xperia, g lens and nfc icon is inside the glass so no need to worry.. the film is really dust magnet so better remove it. downside is that the glass doesnt feel smooth and it is still the same fingerprint magnet as the film. only difference is it doesnt accumulate dust anymore except the ones that come from your hand.
you can buy glass cleaners with oleophobic property to solve this problem.
the only thing im wondering now is whether or not the color on the frame will come off in time. I hope its not paint and the metal is purple itself as i got the purple one. the same reason why Im hesitant to wash it.. especially the silver on the sides Im not sure if it will come off with frequent washing.
as for the front, do not remove it as the sony logo is baked on the film. unless you dont intend to keep the logo. anyway, thats it! I also have couple of questions I hope you guys can help me with.. these are general issues of phone usage. here is the link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2577174
thanks!
I can help you to answer that metal question: As mine has fallen to the ground several times and my metal frame got damaged a bit, I can see that the metal seems to be all purple. No use of paint.
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nevertheless it is a pain, having to realize, that you actually can't get that flawless beaty back, once the metal is chipped...
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I can help you to answer that metal question: As mine has fallen to the ground several times and my metal frame got damaged a bit, I can see that the metal seems to be all purple. No use of paint.
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nevertheless it is a pain, having to realize, that you actually can't get that flawless beaty back, once the metal is chipped...
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im relieved to hear that. thanks alot.. I hope that goes the same to the silver metal frame..