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.
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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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Why has there not been a single decent case out for this phone? The protective cases are ugly, the fancy cases don't protect, the legit cases break... This is the gosh darn Google Nexus 4! Are people serious? I happen to be the owner of the White 16gb, and I'm starting to wish I didn't buy this phone because of the fact I can't protect it in any decent way. I'm scared for it whenever I go places with it, my screen already has 2 small scratches. You know that feeling you get when you want to punch an inanimate object in the face and your head just explodes trying to calm down about it? Yeah that happened, It's called discontinued for a reason. Is a nice white bumper so hard to ask for? Sure there's the poetic borderline, in great colors...other than white, or the Ringke Fusion, only available in black. Do they not realize the sought after white look on the Nexus 4 -or any phone for that matter- is very prominent in the community? One that doesn't break, or have some lame chinsy stand on the back of it? How about one that doesn't look like you bought it in a twelve pack at the flea market that you have to scrape the molded excess edge off with a razor blade.
Okay, gripe session over.
Seriously! I'd pay 50 bucks to the next guy who can make a Ringke Fusion in white!
People who own this phone either got lucky on an upgrade, or know their stuff. Where is our golden case? Where is our holy grail?
It's one of those moments where I wish I got into engineering and design so I could make a better version myself.
But wait, who is "they"? It's nobody, and this is just a cellular device, that will have a big brother or sister coming out in time. I look at it as part of history. This is the White Google Nexus 4, discontinued and rare, and I want a nice case for it.
With that being said...Can anybody recommend a decent white case for me? I've read, I've researched, I've bought, I've tried, and I'm bored. I stuck with my Google White Nexus Bumper, and will continue to until a nice case comes out. I'm not here to say I have all the qualifications to complain this much about something I quite frankly am not doing much to try and change. But is there anybody out there who owns the White Nexus 4, and feels this same way?
Furthermore, I sincerely hope Google creates a veteran program in the future with nifty benefits for the OG Nexus 4 Owners...just sayin =)
Ok...
but a lil research
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WHITE-CLEAR...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item56513a3e37
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A81H176/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1378011595&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A55Q2HA/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?qid=1378011595&sr=8-8&pi=AC_SX110_SY165
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B7QOXQI/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1378011720&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX110_SY165
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B4U5LU4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1378011796&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B0IA3CQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1378011840&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165
Go to select colour and choose white. There are a couple more around the web if you research correctly, these are the first few that managed to pop in my head. And a white fusion, sounds good but not happening. White cases are usually rare to find, especially a good one regardless of phone but yes the Nexus 4 doesn't have much accessories compared to the mainstream phones. White cases tend to look amazing but get dirty quick. As for scratches on your [email protected] Protectors.
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http://dx-box.com/google-nexus-4-fusion-premium-hybrid-soft-tpu-bumper-case.html
available in white....don´t know, if it´s orginal...!
Cream$ickleHJ said:
Ok...
but a lil research
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WHITE-CLEAR...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item56513a3e37
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For what its worth I got one of these cases and for some reason it lifts up the screen protector on my phone. I have an extreme guard screen protector
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Cream$ickleHJ said:
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but a lil research
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WHITE-CLEAR...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item56513a3e37
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I would not recommend this case. Picked it up for my white Nexus 4 and it discolored/yellowed pretty quickly... ended up tossing it in the trash. White cases for the N4 are definitely harder to find - really wish there was a Ringke Fusion in white... I may just pick up the Ringke Slim in white though.
Alright thanks everyone, I was hoping somebody would mention that white tpu with the clear back, I heard that it scratches up pretty easy and looks like poop after a while. Looks like I'm with the LG bumper for a little while :\ For anybody that's interested, I'm working on a modification to the silver plastic ring around the stock bumper, My plan to dremel away the part that drops down around the usb port, and glue the corners before the drop so that the part that stretches is the rubber around the port as opposed to...well now it's cracked ... the silver plastic, which is why it cracked in the first place. Will post with pics eventually if anybody is interested in seeing how it looks, it's a minor detail, but the cracked pieces keep getting stuck in my pocket when I take it out.
My white Nexus is paired with a Poetic Atmosphere case. The translucent body goes well with the whites and the grey silicon sort of merges with the blacks on the screen edges.
Pair it with a gadget shield full body guard and you have a winner. At least I do...
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Hi guys. I am new on this forum. I got my note 3 a few days ago. Did anyone else notice little points on some places on the bezel? Came like this out of the box. I returned it to the store and got a new one but the finishing of the bezel was much more worse then the previous one. Its a shame that for a phone this expensive it has poorly finishing. Also will a click on flipcase damage the bezel even more if you take the phone out from time to time? Oh well its a phone and for usage...
Thanks for the feedback.
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BeyaZz25 said:
Hi guys. I am new on this forum. I got my note 3 a few days ago. Did anyone else notice little points on some places on the bezel? Came like this out of the box. I returned it to the store and got a new one but the finishing of the bezel was much more worse then the previous one. Its a shame that for a phone this expensive it has poorly finishing. Also will a click on flipcase damage the bezel even more if you take the phone out from time to time? Oh well its a phone and for usage...
Thanks for the feedback.
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My Note 3 also had a scuff, but just a minor one.
Bothers me now since I noticed it!!
I see a tiny scratch on my bezel too - and i've had a case on it since day one.
seems the bezel is easy to get damaged! a friend of mine droped his phone about 20cm on the (very fine grained and paint-sealed factory concrete) floor, and the bezel has 2 about 2mm big places where the chrome-like layer chopped off. looks horrible... :crying:
I never dropped my phone.
What's the color of the plastic underneath the bezel metallic paint layer ? Black ?
Mine isn't that deep or big to notice all of that.
guys please send pic....
can't see mine good enough to take a pic
Mines horrible. Got plenty of scuffs on the top edge showing the black colour underneath. Never dropped it, never lay it flat - not sure why its rubbing off already!
Anyone had any luck fixing these? Bezel replacement, painting chrome etc?
Maybe it's better to remove all the paint?
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Guys please send pics
Mine are minor on different places and taking a picture won't show it well. I asked in a local phone store how to repair it, only way is display replacement since its attached with your display the bezel...
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I know this is an old thread, but I just got my note 3 with some very minor skuffs on the top right of the bezel. You can not feel them with your finger, and you have to be in very bright light to see them. I looked at a friend of mines also, and it had the same skuffs on the exact same place. I guess this happens in production.
I had two from the time my cat thought my Note 3 would make an excellent toy and threw it off the table (I bought an Otterbox after that).
Fixed it with grey metalic nailpolish. Also lackered the entire bezel with blanc polish to prevent the rest of the bezel wearing off. Cost me a total of about 10 quid. Quick, simple and no need to replace anything.
Soemtimes you have to think a bit more like a woman We do this with fake silver rings, too.
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I had two from the time my cat thought my Note 3 would make an excellent toy and threw it off the table (I bought an Otterbox after that).
Fixed it with grey metalic nailpolish. Also lackered the entire bezel with blanc polish to prevent the rest of the bezel wearing off. Cost me a total of about 10 quid. Quick, simple and no need to replace anything.
Soemtimes you have to think a bit more like a woman We do this with fake silver rings, too.
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Can you show a picture please!
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Can you show a picture please!
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I'd be happy to, but you can't see it on a photo.
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.
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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.
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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?
Hi, considering to get the pink or white version. With the new back leather-like plastic cover, do they get dirty easily? Can the dirt been clean easily?
I decided to go for the black because i also thought the white would get dirty, but since i received the Note 3, its actually plastic and some leather "effect" so maybe it doesn't! would be good to know though.
So serious question from Senior Member?
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Hi, considering to get the pink or white version. With the new back leather-like plastic cover, do they get dirty easily? Can the dirt been clean easily?
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Keep in mind that the white and black versions are made using different materials. The back plate of the white version is slightly different to prevent it from getting dirty as easily.
However you should examine the phone before you buy it just to be sure
I got the white note 3 after having my white note 2 for a year. I sold the note 2 looking like it did the day I bought it.
I can't notice any dirt on my 3 and don't every expect to see any.
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