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After a week of using a cheapo leather case I pulled my SGT out and found that the back panel (white) edges have dark splotches on them, almost like its been placed over a flame. Tried rubbing it off with all sorts of stuff but it just wont come off. My wife has had an iPhone for 2 years and the white panel on the back still looks new. Quality of the material perhaps? anyone else have this and able to clean it?
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More like the cheap leather case of yours tainted the black color onto the back of your tab. I had this kind of case before, but luckily I have a layer of screen protector at the back, even that layer is tainted..It's not the tab, just the cheap casing.
no discoloration here, my tab is naked all the time tho
As a rule, as soon as I get my devices I get them laminated (a good one at that) both front and back. Thr surface on the front is resistant to oily hand marks and the back one well lets just say keeps it shining for a good 6-8 months before I get a new one done. This way selling it is never a problem. Cheers!
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I had that problem with my Galaxy Tab and the Samsung leather case that came with it. It seems that the soft fabric they line the inside with rubs off onto the Tab. It's not actually that big of a deal to get off. I took some rubbing alcohol (70% Isopropyl Alcohol), poured it on a cotton ball and used a small amount of pressure. It came right off and my Tab looked brand new.
I am in India, waiting for the free leather case from Samsung.One concern is about the heat,if the back is encased,can the device heat up? Will it affect it adversely ?
n2s2k2india said:
I am in India, waiting for the free leather case from Samsung.One concern is about the heat,if the back is encased,can the device heat up? Will it affect it adversely ?
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I have not experienced any problems with the device heating up while in the case. To be perfectly honest, the only time I have even felt the device get slightly warm is when I'm charging it via the wall charger. Even then, it doesn't get that warm. If you're worried though, you can always charge the device outside of the case. While you're using it though, you won't have to worry about it overheating in the case.
Put on an invisishield before you put it in the case. There are a few companies that sell then online for a cheap price.
I still can't get it off, anyway I ditched the case and made one myself instead. You can find it in the SGT accessories forum
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I had/have the same problem from a black cowhide case I got from acceport.com - unsightly black blotches on the white back. I had a go at the firm that sold me the case but, naturally, have had no reply. The back almost looks new now after plenty of polishing with an almost daily cleaning and polishing with an all-purpose cleaner I have seen many of the phone shops here in Thailand use to clean telephone screens, etc. Still it will never look like new - it will always have some visible signs of the staining.
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Not that my reply is helpful to your situation but it's interesting that each US carrier chose their own different design for the back. AT&T definitely chose wisely with their matte carbon fiber styling. I was in a T-Mobile store this weekend looking at their Tab and that glossy black style is a terrible finger print magnet and now I am reading that the white can discolor. Way to go AT&T, your customer service sucks but someone made a good decision at a terrible company.
same problem here.. black cheap leather... dirty white back, I'll try with alcohol, anyways I buy a new "clip-on" leather that seems look better and it has stand
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Hi,
i'm going to receive my second Nexus 4, this time white. I'd like to know if the "rubbered" frame of the White model tends to get dirty with the use, or if it remains immaculate even after a long time.
because I have to decide whether to keep the black one and give the white to my girlfiend or viceversa.. she has the habit to keep the phone with a cover or a bumper, so no problem if I leave she the White one, but not if i keep it for me: I like it naked, and i'm afraid to get it dirty, and the "rubber" is very difficult to clean....
thanks
PS: sorry for my english..
mitico303 said:
Hi,
i'm going to receive my second Nexus 4, this time white. I'd like to know if the "rubbered" frame of the White model tends to get dirty with the use, or if it remains immaculate even after a long time.
because I have to decide whether to keep the black one and give the white to my girlfiend or viceversa.. she has the habit to keep the phone with a cover or a bumper, so no problem if I leave she the White one, but not if i keep it for me: I like it naked, and i'm afraid to get it dirty, and the "rubber" is very difficult to clean....
thanks
PS: sorry for my english..
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If i remember correctly, the white Nexus 4 is not made from "rubberized" plastic but from normal hard plastic material.
So in theory, it shouldn't get that much dirty!
quendil said:
If i remember correctly, the white Nexus 4 is not made from "rubberized" plastic but from normal hard plastic material.
So in theory, it shouldn't get that much dirty!
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thank you! maybe I just needed to wait a couple of days and find out by myself!!
mitico303 said:
thank you! maybe I just needed to wait a couple of days and find out by myself!!
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Give her the white one - it's a girly colour for a phone!
I would never be caught using a White N4. If I did, I would commit harakiri
White nexus is cool. Put a blue bumper and a red dominant wallpaper and u have RED WHITE and BLUE...
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mattgren said:
Give her the white one - it's a girly colour for a phone!
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Misledz said:
I would never be caught using a White N4. If I did, I would commit harakiri
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ah ah, yes, maybe you're right!
gabo_e30 said:
White nexus is cool. Put a blue bumper and a red dominant wallpaper and u have RED WHITE and BLUE...
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blue? no, maybe green! GREEN WHITE and RED like our flag!
however, i think i'll give it to my girlfriend with a white carbon dbrand skin and the white bumper, as my black one with the black carbon dbrand skin and black bumper....!
no, its plastic, but
dirt can get stuck around the the back glass panel, and its very hard to get out, i tried with a needle, and scratched the plastic on the side
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why u no make gap free back glass??
derpity derp
For_itembine said:
no, its plastic, but
dirt can get stuck around the the back glass panel, and its very hard to get out, i tried with a needle, and scratched the plastic on the side
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why u no make gap free back glass??
derpity derp
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i had a very similar problem with my nexus 4 black. There's a very efficient and simple solution: try using the corners of a paper sheet... it doesn't damage the plastic but the dirt is removed easily and effectively..
PS: i decided to keep the black one!
I've read a few posts around the web that the White N9005 Note 3 has a more plastic-texture back cover and the black one feels more like leather.
I also saw a video comparison of both Black vs White and the reviewer said they felt the same.
Is it possible that the Carrier branded White Note 3 have a different texture white cover compared to the black?
I'm planning on buying an unlocked N9005 on eBay and want to get the white one. Can anyone confirm the back cover difference?
Yup it's different. I have both. International Set. Black back cover indeed got the leather look & feel. As for the white, it's just a normal hard plastic case with texture on it.
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I'm pretty sure they only did this cause a soft touch white one would get dirty much easier.. My white one has a rather smooth back it seems like it'd be easier to slip out of my hand than the black one.
I've held both and the black one feels better in your hand, but in my opinion the white one looks better.
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Yep definitely different i also have one of each and the black one feels heaps nicer
Pretty Irrelevant in my eyes as anyone who doesn't have some sort of case or cover on this phone is mental ??
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Yes, there's a difference. The black one has a rubber coating, the white does not.
zipolly said:
Pretty Irrelevant in my eyes as anyone who doesn't have some sort of case or cover on this phone is mental ??
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Or simply knows how to be careful.
ShadowLea said:
Or simply knows how to be careful.
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No matter how careful you are accidents happen. I think a case is a must with this phone considering the size and cost.
There is a reboot bug OP that causes it to continuously cycle until you pull the battery. Disable wifi scanning to prevent this from happening.
ShadowLea said:
Yes, there's a difference. The black one has a rubber coating, the white does not.
Or simply knows how to be careful.
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Careful doesn't come into it mate unless you happen to live in a bubble , Accidents happen all to often and in most cases it wasn't your fault ...... A case is an absolute must with a phone of this size and a plastic metal look bezel ,which believe me looks crap once dropped .
Merry Christmas to all on XDA
PS And in my humble opinion the white one looks simply gorgeous when compared to the black one )
Where can one buy a black Note 3 OEM Back Cover?
Just wondering if the white Note 4's back cover will start to turn yellow with time. Though the 4's not out yet, maybe someone with a Note 3 has the answer since same back material.
from what I heard the reason the white back feels harder on the s5 is because they use a different material so that it doesn't discolor.. and i think they're using that same stuff on the note 4 because i remember hands on videos saying the back feels different on white than black.
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The front shouldn't discolor and you can always swap out the back. On my note I like the look of a white phone in a black flip cover.
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Just look at the mobile-review.ru Note 4 comparison to Note 3. White N3 after a year looks so dirty... (what they did with it?) Is that normal for white N3? Will Note 4 suffer the same?
http://mobile-review.com/review/image/samsung/galaxy-note4/pic/07.jpg
The white pleather will discolor over time if a case isn't used. But you can pay $10 for a new cover. The front glass obviously won't discolor so it's not really an issue unless you think replacing the back cover is too much for you to handle.
Well, the white back of even my lowly ace didnt discolor.. FYI i kept it in the box, unused, for like 2 years. then used it on a daily basis for around 6 months.
Still as good as new.
I guess it just depends on how its used. Dont think there should be an issue with note 4.
Im opting for black tho
my white Note 3 is the same as the day I bought it 10 months ago, clean and as white on the cover as the plastic camera piece and if it did get yellow, I can't tell.
I use bumper case, so it doesn't touch table when laying down, but the whole back is fully exposed except the edges. Of course all bets are off, if you expose it to chemicals. For example I noticed all my plastic sunglasses break into pieces by itself just few weeks after I use sunscreen lotion and I don't think it is coincidence.
My fiance and I originally tried to order the black Note 4s, but we could only order white at the time.
My white one was available last Thursday and all went smoothly but Best Buy made a mess of her
order so we ended up with a black N4 from Verizon for her. We then came up with the idea to swap
covers and we like the results. Now we're looking for clear cases that will accommodate the mic
holes on the Verizon N4 while still allowing us to appreciate our simple, yet beautiful & most likely not original
(though original to us) works of art.
PS I've never had a female share my taste in phones so this is the first time I've actually able to do
this. It's been a very bonding experience. LOLS! And she did not make me type this part.
I like it!
I'm doing the same but with a white spigen case on Black GN4.
I'm personally considering buying a gold frame to replace the black one once they are available on eBay.
Would be black with gold trim, very nice in my opinion.
Thanks! And you have good taste!
Poloasis said:
I like it!
I'm doing the same but with a white spigen case on Black GN4.
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We may end up going your route after all as I hate not having a case on it (at least at first). Still uncertain which cases work for the Verizon model though.
Someone else has your taste in style!
holycow1 said:
I'm personally considering buying a gold frame to replace the black one once they are available on eBay.
Would be black with gold trim, very nice in my opinion.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ui6UfjOJ-IE
Exactly. Except this would cost ~$10 (we'll know once frames start getting sold on eBay).
yeah, I like white phone with black back!
holycow1 said:
I'm personally considering buying a gold frame to replace the black one once they are available on eBay.
Would be black with gold trim, very nice in my opinion.
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The frame is replaceable? Seems like it would be a risky undergoing
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vdub2pt0 said:
The frame is replaceable? Seems like it would be a risky undergoing
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It's actually super easy to replace! If you watch a Note 4 disassembly video, you'll see that the aluminum frame can be replaced simply by unscrewing the back and undoing the clips. If you'd like to do the same, all you have to do is get a small screw driver and a guitar pick (or plastic knife, or whatever will undo the side plastic clip).
Here's the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OReK7M_6zg0
This guy takes the whole thing apart, but you'll just need to watch up to 4:30 to see what I'm talking about.
This is also useful information for anyone who scratches their camera lens or dings up the frame and wants to replace it for resale or something.
holycow1 said:
It's actually super easy to replace! If you watch a Note 4 disassembly video, you'll see that the aluminum frame can be replaced simply by unscrewing the back and undoing the clips. If you'd like to do the same, all you have to do is get a small screw driver and a guitar pick (or plastic knife, or whatever will undo the side plastic clip).
Here's the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OReK7M_6zg0
This guy takes the whole thing apart, but you'll just need to watch up to 4:30 to see what I'm talking about.
This is also useful information for anyone who scratches their camera lens or dings up the frame and wants to replace it for resale or something.
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Sweet
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Very cool. When I get my black one, I think that I'll buy a white cover!
holycow1 , did you ever do this?
holycow1 said:
It's actually super easy to replace! If you watch a Note 4 disassembly video, you'll see that the aluminum frame can be replaced simply by unscrewing the back and undoing the clips. If you'd like to do the same, all you have to do is get a small screw driver and a guitar pick (or plastic knife, or whatever will undo the side plastic clip).
Here's the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OReK7M_6zg0
This guy takes the whole thing apart, but you'll just need to watch up to 4:30 to see what I'm talking about.
This is also useful information for anyone who scratches their camera lens or dings up the frame and wants to replace it for resale or something.
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If so, how did it turn out?
Haven't done it yet- I can only find the part through authorized samsung part resellers at the moment and they are trying to charge $100 for it. I am waiting for the chinese manufacturers to sell straight from the factory ($10-15) on eBay. But it will be a direct replacement, super easy to do.
OIC
Good luck. Post pics after you do it please!
I think it's a nice couple idea, but the ocd side of me hates mismatched things
Yes, you"re absolutely right (about the couple idea for me) until....
kimdoocheol said:
I think it's a nice couple idea, but the ocd side of me hates mismatched things
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.... it's time for me to sell mine on craigslist and get something else.
I've already told her I may be trying out the edge and we'll have to switch covers if and when I do so.
She's not very happy about it either, but she'll get over it.
Guys just a quick update for anyone interested in a gold frame. It looks like this one is compatible with the Verizon Note 4...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261701823333
I determined this by downloading the image with entire inside of the frame visible (flat, not the side angle view), and scaling it on screen to the size of my note 4. I then lined it up and it looks like it fits the Verizon mic holes. I believe its because they are the same as the international [N910F] holes. For $60, it's still a bit too much for me, but for some people that really want a black/gold or white/gold look and are willing to pay a little bit for it, it's definitely a great option! Also, it will keep you from scratching the frame that came with the phone for better resale value later.
I haven't seen one that's compatible with the T-Mobile/AT&T version's holes yet. Will keep you all updated.
I did the exact same thing today. I don't use cases and wanted a different look on my Note. Actually wanted just the black back with "Samsung" on it but I found none on Amazon that would let me use my Prime and I have need for instant gratification. So, I went with the black Verizon back on my Frost White Verizon Note. LOVE IT!
Thanks for posting this! I was really curious to see how it would like and it turns out it actually looks quite nice!