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White phone get dirty?

As the title says, does the white band around the phone or on the back get dirty?
Does it look like it will get dirty eventually?
How does your phone look and how long have you had it?
Thanks!!

Had mine 4 weeks and still spotless. (I don't use a case either)

specter491 said:
As the title says, does the white band around the phone or on the back get dirty?
Does it look like it will get dirty eventually?
How does your phone look and how long have you had it?
Thanks!!
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I'm still awaiting my phones arrival However, I have had white phones in the past and dust almost always collects around the edges of the screen protector/around the bezel of the phone and is really noticeable. I've always had a case on mine, but still. White things get dirty.

specter491 said:
As the title says, does the white band around the phone or on the back get dirty?
Does it look like it will get dirty eventually?
How does your phone look and how long have you had it?
Thanks!!
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Had mine for just under four weeks with no case and it's pristine.
The white plastic has not become dirty or discoloured at all and doesn't feel as though it will.
However, it's probably too soon to tell for sure.

Exactly what I've been wondering. I have read some phones have had a coating over the white plastic to prevent the yellow tint from forming. I hope the one has it
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specter491 said:
As the title says, does the white band around the phone or on the back get dirty?
Does it look like it will get dirty eventually?
How does your phone look and how long have you had it?
Thanks!!
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Don't all phones get dirty like the white Samsung S3.
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My white one picks up some smudges here and there, but we are not talking everything major. Nothing out of the ordinary.

[Q] [HELP!] Have I damaged my screen?

Hey all,
I received received my LG Nexus 4. I don't know if I may have damaged my screen but hopefully you guys can help clear up my queries.
I've been trying on screen protectors and my case, I don't know if maybe I've damaged it. But, one thing that has lead me to believe this is when I start up Nexus 4, during the Google screen at the top right, there is a bit of light exposure.
Basically, I would assume that during the Google screen at boot up, the whole screen would be black right except where it says Google.
Mine has a bit of faint white light on the top right corner.
Could anyone help clarify this for me?
Appreciate it, thank you!

I'm assuming that on most Nexus 4's that around the Google logo at boot up it is pitch black. But, others with Nexus 4's please check on boot up at the Google screen around the top right edge, do you also have a white/faint tint in the corner?
Are there anyways to check this? That the touchscreen is still functioning in the corner? Am I worrying too much about it? Is there a way of testing the screen?

Is your case still on the device? I'm not sure which one you're using, but it's possible that it may be too tight for the Nexus 4, which is causing pinching of the touchscreen.
You're right, at boot, the screen should be pure black, save for the Google logo and that unlocked icon (for unlocked bootloaders).
You can check if it's still registering touch feedback by going to Settings > Developer options > Show touches. Then try touching that area and looking for a white circle. Or simpler, you can pull down the notification shade from the upper right edge.
If it's still in warranty, maybe you could have it returned too.

mlag said:
Is your case still on the device? I'm not sure which one you're using, but it's possible that it may be too tight for the Nexus 4, which is causing pinching of the touchscreen.
You're right, at boot, the screen should be pure black, save for the Google logo and that unlocked icon (for unlocked bootloaders).
You can check if it's still registering touch feedback by going to Settings > Developer options > Show touches. Then try touching that area and looking for a white circle. Or simpler, you can pull down the notification shade from the upper right edge.
If it's still in warranty, maybe you could have it returned too.
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I'm using a Ringke Fusion case, it's brand new. This was yesterday I noticed this on the screen, I was a bit annoyed after wasting a couple of screen protectors getting it on, hopefully when I go home and look at it today it looks pure black but I doubt it. I will try out the methods recommended.

@mlag: Surely I couldn't have broken it? Everyday people must put these phones into there jeans or tight trousers and it must put some pressure on the screen. As I said yesterday I was a little frustrated after going through many screen protectors trying to get it on properly. Hopefully today when I switch it on when I go home it looks better.

Sounds like it's just the normal light bleed
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Ngo93 said:
Sounds like it's just the normal light bleed
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'Normal'?! Will it fix itself overtime you think?

J. Clarkson said:
'Normal'?! Will it fix itself overtime you think?
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I understand that it runs Android but it doesn't mean that it can heal like one.
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andyabc said:
I understand that it runs Android but it doesn't mean that it can heal like one.
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It runs Android of course, it's a Nexus 4. Doesn't heal like that one? Which one are you referring to? I'm a bit lost here, you sure you not getting confused with another thread?

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It runs Android of course, it's a Nexus 4. Doesn't heal like that one? Which one are you referring to? I'm a bit lost here, you sure you not getting confused with another thread?
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Accidental thanks.
What I mean is that phones cannot repair thereselfs.
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So I've established that light bleeding on the Nexus 4 along the top of the screen is quite common. After reading from this thread below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133655
Now can anyone tell me how light bleeding is caused? I'd appreciate it, thanks!

Its the display itself when made, you can't cause your phone to get light bleed at least I don't think. I also have a little on the top right.
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J. Clarkson said:
So I've established that light bleeding on the Nexus 4 along the top of the screen is quite common. After reading from this thread below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133655
Now can anyone tell me how light bleeding is caused? I'd appreciate it, thanks!
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Glue I've read somewhere should bleach out over time I doubt that but I've answered in the great help thread maybe decide for one place to post questions it's really hard to answer two times
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drmclove69 said:
Its the display itself when made, you can't cause your phone to get light bleed at least I don't think. I also have a little on the top right.
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Ah, I see, I thought that one couldn't cause there phone to suddenly light bleed.
Freacky24 said:
Glue I've read somewhere should bleach out over time I doubt that but I've answered in the great help thread maybe decide for one place to post questions it's really hard to answer two times
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Thanks for your response mate in both threads, I read the other one and I agree with you. It doesn't bother me, it is only because I switched on the new phone yesterday I was just playing with it as I haven't got my new SIM to use it yet. And, I noticed at the top on the right there was a very faint light bleeding, it isn't that noticable.
I will carry on using it as it is.

J. Clarkson said:
Thanks for your response mate in both threads, I read the other one and I agree with you. It doesn't bother me, it is only because I switched on the new phone yesterday I was just playing with it as I haven't got my new SIM to use it yet. And, I noticed at the top on the right there was a very faint light bleeding, it isn't that noticable.
I will carry on using it as it is.
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Jepp I'm doing the same I can't see it while being on a "normal" screen that's strange but ok haha
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Silver bezel chipping

I can see 2 to 3 black dots on the silver bezel of my note 3. i guess its the chipping of paint. nyone else hav this issue.. the chipping is very minute.

Maybe a high definition photo of the issue might help.

nicholaschum said:
Maybe a high definition photo of the issue might help.
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Just wan to know anyone faced this issue in note 3.. in note 2 it was a common issue.

fatekills said:
Just wan to know anyone faced this issue in note 3.. in note 2 it was a common issue.
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I had chipping on my Note 2, but thats because I put it in a metal bumper.
My Note 3 is still in perfect condition.

Note 3 doesn't have same painted belzel as note 2
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snowwhite007 said:
Note 3 doesn't have same painted belzel as note 2
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But i got 2-3 black dots on the silver lining .. wat could b the reason.. ny idea ?

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But i got 2-3 black dots on the silver lining .. wat could b the reason.. ny idea ?
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Mine also have a very tiny circular chip in the left lower bezel. I don't think it was a traumatic one as it arrive with it when brand new. I was gonna ask for a replacement phone but fear the new phone might be even worse with the button problems etc.

Canulaman said:
Mine also have a very tiny circular chip in the left lower bezel. I don't think it was a traumatic one as it arrive with it when brand new. I was gonna ask for a replacement phone but fear the new phone might be even worse with the button problems etc.
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Same here ..it came that way.. may b the new mobile wil hv som software issue .. so decided to keep this.

I cannot see anything on mine. ..
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I tried to get a replacement from Vodafone Australia and they recommended me to get back to the shop to have the phone checked and inspected. I felt it might be hard to get a replacement as the chip was very tiny (barely visible 2mm max and only at some certain angle), so I accepted a $60 credit as a compensation - to get a case to cover the defect! For $60AUD I'm happy to keep the phone which is otherwise perfect. :victory:

Canulaman said:
I tried to get a replacement from Vodafone Australia and they recommended me to get back to the shop to have the phone checked and inspected. I felt it might be hard to get a replacement as the chip was very tiny (barely visible 2mm max and only at some certain angle), so I accepted a $60 credit as a compensation - to get a case to cover the defect! For $60AUD I'm happy to keep the phone which is otherwise perfect. :victory:
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My phone has a pretty sizeable chip on the top left corner. Never been outside a case so it can't be trauma.

Mine has a super small circular chip on the top right bezel.
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Canulaman said:
I tried to get a replacement from Vodafone Australia and they recommended me to get back to the shop to have the phone checked and inspected. I felt it might be hard to get a replacement as the chip was very tiny (barely visible 2mm max and only at some certain angle), so I accepted a $60 credit as a compensation - to get a case to cover the defect! For $60AUD I'm happy to keep the phone which is otherwise perfect. :victory:
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Ya even i feel its difficult to get a replaccement.. bcoz the blacck dot is very minute.. Good to know that u got a compensation.. but i love the back of note3.. whn i wrap it with a cover.. i loose that feeling of touchin a rubberized back.. Hope they release a case which has the same back

dragonsamus said:
Mine has a super small circular chip on the top right bezel.
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I hav it on bottom right.. Same smaall circular ones.. Guess i should start using a case. using a s view ccover wont help i guess !

No chips but not perfect bezel
Top right hand corner above power button on mine is wavy.

Limeybastard said:
Top right hand corner above power button on mine is wavy.
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Hmm.. i just bot a s view cover for the black beauty.. its awesome.. but still when i ssee the black spot on the rim.. it feels bad

I had a case on mine since day one - and I have a slight imperfection on the left side on the bezel.

sullez said:
I had a case on mine since day one - and I have a slight imperfection on the left side on the bezel.
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I love to use it naked ! cover will cover its beauty

Tiny area in screen pretty wonky with S-Pen.

I bought the Note 3 for my fiancée 3 days after it came out. Just recently noticed that the middle right of the screen doesn't work right with the S-Pen. Noticed that after the recent update it went away but a week later it came back. Has anyone else experienced this or is it just her Note 3? What should I do?
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If its under warranty return it for another. Call Verizon and see about a replacement
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legmando33 said:
I bought the Note 3 for my fiancée 3 days after it came out. Just recently noticed that the middle right of the screen doesn't work right with the S-Pen. Noticed that after the recent update it went away but a week later it came back. Has anyone else experienced this or is it just her Note 3? What should I do?
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Do you have a case on your phone? Some people were having issues with certain cases causing this.
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njfoses said:
Do you have a case on your phone? Some people were having issues with certain cases causing this.
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Wow. That was it. This case has a magnet flap to keep flip case cover closed. S-Pen display issue only happens when the case is on the phone. Thanks a bunch!!!!
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legmando33 said:
Wow. That was it. This case has a magnet flap to keep flip case cover closed. S-Pen display issue only happens when the case is on the phone. Thanks a bunch!!!!
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No problem, glad you figured it out.

Color choise durablitly long term?

I was just wondering how peoples phones are holding up. I am switching from a Note5 titanium to an S8 and have only 2 choises black or grey... My titanium note5 after 2 years looks still amazing, back side looks like 9.5/10 (always in a case)
I ask because i read a review where the person was complaining about the tiny scratches he was finding on the backside of his black model
Im leaning towards black. but like black cars i worry they only look good for a few months then become a pain to keep looking good?

I have the black version and after about 4 months it looks brand new. Admittedly I have been using a case for about 3 months (the OEM alcantara one), so take that for what it is.
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Thanks I'm an avid case user. Spigen neohybrid on order.
I went Black.
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I love the Arctic Silver. It hides finger prints very well too.

TKG26 said:
Thanks I'm an avid case user. Spigen neohybrid on order.
I went Black.
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I also have the ultra hybrid from spigen. That back transparent plastic goes from 0 to crap in no time flat. Full of fingerprints and grease almost instantly and within a week it's full of scratches. Not to mention it sounds like it's gonna break every time I "drop" it from like 10cm height onto the table.
My advice would be not to get clear hard plastic backed cases. Especially if they are not "raised" a bit by silicone or rubber feet or something.
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neo hybrid is different I believe.
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https://www.spigen.com/products/galaxy-s8-case-neo-hybrid?variant=30614663425
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TKG26 said:
neo hybrid is different I believe.
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Oh yes. Sorry. Got confused. Was thinking of neo hybrid crystal.
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I did get a cheap o clear case for occasional usage. Love them but the sides turn gold over time
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My black S8 Plus got scratches on the back the ONE day I used it without a case or skin on it. I sat it down on the table at the restaurant (Formica tabletop) and it got scratches somehow. Been in a case or skin ever since.
The midnight black is GORGEOUS, but it shows every flaw and is a fingerprint/grease magnet.
I wish I had gone with the orchid grey like my wife, but at the time black was the only option for the US Unlocked version. She got the T-Mo version. If I had to do it over again, I'd get the grey T-Mobile version, or the coral blue unlocked version.

. That sucks as luck would have it my cases are arriving same day as the phone
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I have a black S8 and the reason for this is because on silver model, I didn't like the way frame looks, it was kind of chrome, but on black it looks slick. Although fingerprints are visible more. I would also purchase blue coral, but putting it in a black case will cover the phone's color My phone is 1 week short of 2 months and still looks good, although I am using a case "Spigen Liquid Armor"