Have you noticed after receiving your graphite edition of the 6P, that it is a magnet for scuffs\scratches on the rear of the device?
I plan to buy the 6P and, as much as I want the graphite color, I'm afraid it'll show any and all markings over the aluminum\frost versions.
I have the HTC One M7 and I find that the rear is rather resilient when it comes to metal on metal scratching, I have the silver version though.
Thoughts?
no scuffs or scratches on mine
I thought the exact same thing when ordering mine. Without the option to see the material in person first, I just opted for the aluminum... even though I really wanted the black.
None so far on mine either
None.
None here.. ill update in a week or two.
Character marks. Mine comes tomorrow... not concerned about scuffs and scratches, I am a bit concerned about the dents in some of the drop tests.
None on mine. Even after the girlfriend compares it to her 5X and taps on the metal back with her claws.
None here. I was very gentle with it the first few days but after a week now I'm more into "normal" mode. I try to avoid surfaces that I think will damage it, but I have slid it across a table more than a few times. At work I usually set it on top of my legal pad, which is more for dampening any vibration than protecting the device.
My Pebble Time (which I actually forgot on the charger this morning, so no Smart Lock, giving the Nexus Imprint a workout this morning) has a similar color to the Graphite model, and it scuffed on day one. I'm not too concerned.
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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 ?
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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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So! Back in December 2010, I ordered a Zagg Invisible Shield for my significant other. It arrived in time for Christmas.
We noticed on the protector, before installation, while it was still on the original packaging sheet, there was orange peel, (for those who don't know, orange peel is a surface that looks and somewhat feels like the texture of an actual orange; small bumps.) There was also outlines on the front, to what looks like something heavy was set on the sheet either when it was manufactured, or packaged.
On top of that, there were in-prints of lines going across the protector, A 'square-shaped' in-print, from what looks like the same shape and size of either the solution bottle that it comes with, or the SKU SONERCX2FB sticker that they might stamp on the plastic bag while the protector is 'hot-off-the-press.
We were hoping once it was placed on the phone, it would smooth out, and go away... IT STAYED THERE.
It bugged him, there was rainbow effects, you can see the annoying inprints clearly while the screen is in use. THE SCREEN VIEW IS DISTORTED. Tilt the phone towards the right lighting, and you can still see them.
The protector isn't really smooth, it is soft, it does grab the stylus/nail. Creates a drag.
We made sure it cured for a day before using, to make sure the skin dries and adheres to the phone.
Its been couple months, and dirt has already found its way in the corners, started peeling, and has somewhat changed its color to being less clear.
GUESS WHAT? I decided to order another one in early February 2011, because I didn't want his new phone unprotected. I don't have patience for the exchange time period.
The new protector arrives. AND GUESS WHAT AGAIN??? IT'S THE SAME CONDITION AS THE FIRST ONE I ORDERED!! It had orange peel and line in print across the screen! Perfect 'square-shaped' in-prints! I didn't even bother to put it on.
STAY AWAY FROM INVISIBLESHIELD. I do not recommend this company AT ALL. Waste of money! Don't except anything better that GARBAGE.
Try Martin Field. http://www.martinfields.com/US/Print/MFOP-SEXperiaX2/en
Thanks for listening to my rant.
If course the pictures don't do justice, I tried.
I'm a Xperia X1i user, I recommend Shinomi (from Amazon.com) It pretty much covers the entire phone! (Camera lens, the sides, literally top and bottom of the phone.) Takes a while to install, but worth it.
One of my concerns with the nylon version was that it would start fraying after use, has anyone experienced this?
geoff5093 said:
One of my concerns with the nylon version was that it would start fraying after use, has anyone experienced this?
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Yes. Mine is fraying on a few points on the sides. 2-3 months of use. Not very visible, but will only get worse.
I don't care too much, but it can be annoying.
Bought mine on release day. It is still perfect.
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Mine is great, bought on release day. No lint gets trapped in it or anything.
I clean mine occasionally, but no frays since I bought it several months ago.
No case either.
That's good to hear, is the nylon stained at all after exposure to any sort of liquids or dirt?
I clean mine daily, toting it around @ work it gets dusty dirty. A few months ago i had one little fray, burned it back with a lighter and all is good.
I usually clean it with windex electronic wipes, but have used industrial hand wipes that have citrus degreaser and lanolin in them with no discoloration or other issues.
I'm hard on phones and this phone looks damn near new, compared to my company issued note 4 I got two months after I i got the turbo. They both ride in laptop bag pockets, cup holders in filthy work trucks etc.
Im really happy with the durability. Im caseless btw.
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I've had mine since release day. No issues. I use a case a couple days a week depending on what I'm doing. But you shouldn't be all that concerned. You can get replacement nylon backs for pretty cheap online.
To jump onto this topic, what's under the nylon? Like if it were to all come off, would the back just be exposed? Is there some plastic under there?
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To jump onto this topic, what's under the nylon? Like if it were to all come off, would the back just be exposed? Is there some plastic under there?
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From what I see from all the replacement parts I am coming to the conclusion that I the back would just be exposed. The nylon appears just to have a plastic frame, not a plastic base.
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http://www.etradesupply.com/motorola-droid-turbo-xt1254-battery-door-black.html
I've had my Turbo since launch day, and have never used a case. I have a small amount of fraying on one side, and a small amount around both the Moto logo and the camera cutouts. The rest of the back still looks perfect While it doesn't look brand new, it still looks pretty great and I don't really have any complaints.
I was also worried that it would become a faded mess, or a lint trap. No issues with either. I keep the phone in my jeans 90% of the time, and it only has a small amount of lint/dust trapped in the backing. It's not enough to bother me, so I haven't tried to clean the back. Sounds like other people have had success doing so, though.
I've had mine since December 10th and its still perfect. I don't use a case or anything and usually carry it in my pocket
got my first on launch day and it started fraying...
received a replacement and now it seems fine but have since put a case on it.
Never had a case, got it at release and looks brand new. No hint of fraying, wear or dirt.
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To jump onto this topic, what's under the nylon? Like if it were to all come off, would the back just be exposed? Is there some plastic under there?
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From what I see from all the replacement parts I am coming to the conclusion that I the back would just be exposed. The nylon appears just to have a plastic frame, not a plastic base.
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http://www.etradesupply.com/motorola-droid-turbo-xt1254-battery-door-black.html
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Correct. It's a plastic frame around Kevlar and epoxy then the ballistic nylon is glued to the Kevlar.
On a side note, if you have any type of "fray" that's any color but black, it's not a fray. Its lint or something. The nylon is pure black. Or whatever color you have. The color of the nylon is added in production and not dyed after.
Add me to the fray camp. Started about a month in. Logn before I ever dropped it. One was kind of bad, and there were 2 other spots. I took some pics with my DSLR for DroidForums (since deleted unfortunately) and it was there I really saw more fraying down the edge, very slight like little tiny hairs.
I ordered one of these and I am very happy with the results.... no tramp stamp!
Can't post links but Aliexpress... For-Motorola-moto-maxxXT1225-XT1250-Black-Original-Battery-Cover
Then you have a spare
The nylon on my Turbo has been holding up much better than I thought it would (got it shortly after launch, so over 4 months old). There's virtually no fraying and cosmetically the back still looks great. I'm quite happy with it.
Hey all,
I dented the back of my 6P because I'm an idiot. It has a hard shell case on it, but that apparently wasn't enough to protect the back of the phone from the hip-height metal post I walked into whilst talking to a friend. Smooth.
So now, I'm left with a smooth 1cm x 1cm dent, 1-3mm deep, just to the right of the fingerprint scanner. I've looked around, one option is a suction cup but I'm concerned about being able to fit it over the dent considering where the fingerprint sensor. Other options have included rapidly heating and cooling it, but obviously, it's a £500 phone full of electronics and magic (I assume), so that's just dumb.
Thoughts? I'd really like to progress to using a slickwrap instead of my case. At least in situations without inconspicuous metal posts.
You can buy replacement battery covers on eBay look original £20
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Do you have Nexus protect? If so that should be the first thing to look into. Otherwise, I think Huawei has a network of approved repair centers that you can consider.
In any cases, as unintuitive as this may sound, a soft case would be better than a hard case. A well-built TPU case (think Spigen or Adopted) absorbs and disperses any forces an impact has, while a hard case transfers the force straight to the fragile metal back.
Anyone else have very faint surface scratches on the back of their phone? No idea how I got them on this supposedly sturdy phone, but they are there. The phone has been on microfiber resting at all times.
My question is this, anyone think we can polish the back to get light scratches out?
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I have this same thing going on, day 3 with the device. They're not that noticable but I know they're there and that's what bugs me. Somewhere I read said it could be scratches in oleophobic coating... IDK. JerryRigEverythings scratch test didn't show any markings until around 8 on the hardness scale.
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I have this same thing going on, day 3 with the device. They're not that noticable but I know they're there and that's what bugs me. Somewhere I read said it could be scratches in oleophobic coating... IDK. JerryRigEverythings scratch test didn't show any markings until around 8 on the hardness scale.
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Yea I saw the video. That's what has me annoyed. Essentials talk of durability is well documented. Add that to the fact that no cases are readily available means you kinda need to just put up with whatever happens. I'm wondering if we can just use a mild polish on the back to alleviate any minor scratches. Mine are almost invisible, but I their presence at all on a phone I baby, bothers me.
I think baking soda and water would do the trick.
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I began to see fine scratches on the back of mine within days. I carry it in my front pocket with nothing else. I'm not aware of any rough treatment at all. I feel disappointed as well.
Same problem here ,another thing to be disappointed besides the Camera.
Same here
I was getting some as well. Try the polish out and see if it works? I don't think anyones tried it yet. Also if you don't mind covering the back you can always throw a skin on it. Also makes the phone a lot less slippery
I had quite a few on my first unit. My replacement unit I have none so far but I put a dbrand skin on it the minute I took it out of the box. My first one also had some scratches in the titanium near the charging port and a nick on the side that came from who knows what.
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I had quite a few on my first unit. My replacement unit I have none so far but I put a dbrand skin on it the minute I took it out of the box. My first one also had some scratches in the titanium near the charging port and a nick on the side that came from who knows what.
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Interesting. Have you complained to customer support about scratches? I wonder what their take is.
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I had quite a few on my first unit. My replacement unit I have none so far but I put a dbrand skin on it the minute I took it out of the box. My first one also had some scratches in the titanium near the charging port and a nick on the side that came from who knows what.
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I also have fine scratches on the back of mine, with scratches near the USB c port. I also have a replacement supposedly on the way, but for freezing & random reboot issues. What did they replace your phone for? How long did it take for you to get the replacement?
Mine was for bad light bleed and the coating on the titanium coming off. Now I have to exchange again because the one they sent me has no speaker grille.
They sent the replacement next day air after they called to confirm. I had already sent my defective device in. This was before they started doing advanced replacement.
I wish you hadn't said anything.. I have them too
Maybe they could be polished out, but if it scratches this easily they are destined to return.
The phone is not supposed to be scratch proof. I'll be surprised if they'll take your phone back just because of slight scratched. Put it in a sleeve to install vinyl backing for peace of mind.
Mine had scratches from day one... lol Just placed my replacement order yesterday but I don't expect to get it anytime soon. Phone is off and collecting dust til I get the box to return it. They stated they wouldn't have any new devices (hopefully ones w/o much of the hardware issues like the speaker grille) in stock until this week when they emailed me last week.
I ended up getting a replacement from essential and placing a skin on the back to protect from getting these fine scratches. I don't hate it as much as I thought I would, I miss the shiny back but I like not having scratches and finger prints all over the back. Wahoo!
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Had mine for over six weeks, and no scratches here.
I have a ton of scratches near the camera and magnet ports. No idea how they got there since I carry my phone in my pocket with nothing else in it. The only thing I could think of would be resting it on it's back on a table and sliding it to pick it up? Odd how it is only around the top part. Fingerprint sensor and below is spotless.
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I have a ton of scratches near the camera and magnet ports. No idea how they got there since I carry my phone in my pocket with nothing else in it. The only thing I could think of would be resting it on it's back on a table and sliding it to pick it up? Odd how it is only around the top part. Fingerprint sensor and below is spotless.
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Close to that area are the magnets, magnets attract metal and sand, sand is one of the few things that can scratch glass and ceramic. Sometimes even if we believe or not we have sand in our packets due to daily life. Then we have scratches without knowing where we scratched.
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I don't understand people complaining about micro scratches like it's something wrong with the phone? If you live in a place that has sand then you should have some type of protection on your device if you don't want scratches. Sand (silica) is harder than any coating and will scratch any phone. It also can become ubiquitous. One of the persons here literally has a user pic with them on the beach! Why make it Essentials fault when your failure to protect your phone is the issue?
I got my scratches at my corporate office in my cube. Nowhere near beach or anything of that sort. Was just playing with it and setting it up. Anyone who's not using any protection on the back and have been using it regularly saying they don't have any scratches, please share a close up video of your phone's back in nice HD detail close up so we can be in awe of your magical device with no scratches. Be sure to move it around under a bright light too. Lol. Be real people, you're gonna get scratches without a protection, whether it's a skin, case or whatever.