I noticed there are very small creases between the plastic around the frame and the aluminum parts. It's quite easy to see a small layer of build up forms within. Does anyone have an idea to clean this properly, safely etc...?
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gideonMorrison said:
I noticed there are very small creases between the plastic around the frame and the aluminum parts. It's quite easy to see a small layer of build up forms within. Does anyone have an idea to clean this properly, safely etc...?
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I've also noticed this, and I can't really say that I've found a solution to it. I usually just clean it with a wet cloth (I won't expose it to running water since I tend to have some bad luck with these kind of stuff ) and then use a needle to pick the most annoying tiny stuff that'll get stuck in the "cracks".
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I've also noticed this, and I can't really say that I've found a solution to it. I usually just clean it with a wet cloth (I won't expose it to running water since I tend to have some bad luck with these kind of stuff ) and then use a needle to pick the most annoying tiny stuff that'll get stuck in the "cracks".
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You know what works really good and nobody thinks about it? A simple sheet of paper.
But hey, I wash it like twice a day and that's the best way to clean it.
I even used a brush (like the one you use to clean your nails) to clean the "cracks".
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You know what works really good and nobody thinks about it? A simple sheet of paper.
But hey, I wash it like twice a day and that's the best way to clean it.
I even used a brush (like the one you use to clean your nails) to clean the "cracks".
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Twice a day, and your Ultra still lives? Talk about good karma [emoji5] I don't have that kind of luck, so I keep mine away from running water. I'll try and use a brush next time!
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Twice a day, and your Ultra still lives? Talk about good karma [emoji5] I don't have that kind of luck, so I keep mine away from running water. I'll try and use a brush next time!
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Oh come on, I haven't bought an IP57/58 certified device to never put it underwater...
I brought it to the pool for like 45 minutes of pics and videos of my kids and it behaved like the champion that it is...
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Oh come on, I haven't bought an IP57/58 certified device to never put it underwater...
I brought it to the pool for like 45 minutes of pics and videos of my kids and it behaved like the champion that it is...
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I can guarantee that my Ultra WILL get damaged if I submerge it in water. It will happen.
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I saw on a video that somebody could easily tear that kevlar piece out from right under the camera... It looks loose and flimsy, and not well stuck on the back of the phone.
Can anyone confirm this by sticking your nail under the weave right under the camera ? Last thing I want is to buy a phone for 600 bucks and have the back tear up on me after a month.
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I saw on a video that somebody could easily tear that kevlar piece out from right under the camera... It looks loose and flimsy, and not well stuck on the back of the phone.
Can anyone confirm this by sticking your nail under the weave right under the camera ? Last thing I want is to buy a phone for 600 bucks and have the back tear up on me after a month.
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Last thing i want to do is to try this for you!!
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Well the ability to put your nail under there alone will imply a design flaw.
Lol wut. Where did you read this at?
Any link to that vid?
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Last thing i want to do is to try this for you!!
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why would someone do this for you lol....
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Well the ability to put your nail under there alone will imply a design flaw.
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Well instead of getting another member to risk knackering there brand new handset why dont you just buy one, give it a go, report back here and if you can get your nail under there and your not happy take it back.
Stop asking other members to do stupid things to there expensive phones.
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I think its this video
Watch at around 3:50
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I think its this video
Watch at around 3:50
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In day to day use this is not going to effect the device in any way.
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It's not the kevlar back but the plastic covering on the top (camera/flash/speaker) which can be taken off, possibly revealing some screws. Other than that there seems to be no way to open the device.
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I think its this video
Watch at around 3:50
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This request/observation is just hilarious.
Why not take ANY phone and try to jam an ice pick between the edge of the glass and the phone. Hit it with a hammer.... does anything happen?
Or drop any phone from a really tall building, cause I'd hate to spend $600 on a phone and not have it survive something like.
Maybe put any phone in a blender, cause I'd hate to spend $600 on a phone and not have it blend properly.
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This request/observation is just hilarious.
Why not take ANY phone and try to jam an ice pick between the edge of the glass and the phone. Hit it with a hammer.... does anything happen?
Or drop any phone from a really tall building, cause I'd hate to spend $600 on a phone and not have it survive something like.
Maybe put any phone in a blender, cause I'd hate to spend $600 on a phone and not have it blend properly.
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LMFAO
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This request/observation is just hilarious.
Why not take ANY phone and try to jam an ice pick between the edge of the glass and the phone. Hit it with a hammer.... does anything happen?
Or drop any phone from a really tall building, cause I'd hate to spend $600 on a phone and not have it survive something like.
Maybe put any phone in a blender, cause I'd hate to spend $600 on a phone and not have it blend properly.
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Nope, it isn't.
If I get a device and the plastic that covers the screws gets detached easily it's a build flaw. If the Kevlar thing gets detached it's a design flaw. If you drop your phone from a tall building or hit it with an hammer it's a flaw of your brain.
It's different.
I wouldn't pick at my RAZR like that anyways.
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Nope, it isn't.
If I get a device and the plastic that covers the screws gets detached easily it's a build flaw. If the Kevlar thing gets detached it's a design flaw. If you drop your phone from a tall building or hit it with an hammer it's a flaw of your brain.
It's different.
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I agree. The guy in the vid didn't use force. Come to think of it the OP didn't really meant to use force and try to open the back cover.
The cover we know is kevlar and durable. The material witch glues it on the phone how durable is it?
Tbh im in love with the back cover of the phone. I'd never put a cover/case on it. I wouldn't want to put one out of need( safe sex suxx )
Obviously, DrUnKenSTeiN is probably the only intelligent human on this post.
Where did anyone here read that I want you to remove the cover or bash it with a hammer ?
All I asked was to see if that thing is flimsy and all I got was raw violence by some members who probably have Attention deficit disorder (syntrix, ianford)
When I asked once if a certain laptop was flimsy, one intelligent human pressed on the lid lightly, checked for keyboard flex, and gave me his opinion.
You may say it's not important for daily use, but so does Android OS or a large screen. A smartphone can be productive without them, but this is not what discussion boards are about.
You may be excused to feel embarrassed, thanks.
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Can anyone confirm this by sticking your nail under the weave right under the camera ? Last thing I want is to buy a phone for 600 bucks and have the back tear up on me after a month.
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Just wanted to remind you of what you asked anyone to confirm with there brand new handset.
Maybe this pointless thread should be closed.
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Would just like to confirm that the phone in the video DOES have a defect. With all the force in the world I couldn't even get my fingernail under the Kevlar, let alone pry it up. He did it with no effort, like it was hanging off. Mine is sealed so tight (top, bottom and along the sides) you couldn't do anything to it if you tried.
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Would just like to confirm that the phone in the video DOES have a defect. With all the force in the world I couldn't even get my fingernail under the Kevlar, let alone pry it up. He did it with no effort, like it was hanging off. Mine is sealed so tight (top, bottom and along the sides) you couldn't do anything to it if you tried.
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And the 18th post is the winner (crowd cheers and applause)!
If your phone is sealed then its not something that all razrs got. Seems like a flaw in the specific device.
Its important for guys that have bought the phone and its defective that they wont think that ,this is how the phone is.
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Would just like to confirm that the phone in the video DOES have a defect. With all the force in the world I couldn't even get my fingernail under the Kevlar, let alone pry it up. He did it with no effort, like it was hanging off. Mine is sealed so tight (top, bottom and along the sides) you couldn't do anything to it if you tried.
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I messed around with 4 RAZR's today at three different stores. I even took out a penny that was scarred and I was not able to even scuff the Kevlar. It's on there on all the edges and sides REALLY REALLY good. And, that Kevlar is REALLY durable.
The one in the VIDEO MUST BE DEFECT.
Anyone know of a water "proof" case for the tablet only? I put my workout schedules for training into a spread sheet and it would be nice to take it with me to the pool so that I know what exactly I am supposed to do that day. Also it would be nice because when I am finished working out I like to spend 20-30min in the hot tub and it would be nice to be able to read while I am relaxing.
Just curious.
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Anyone know of a water "proof" case for the tablet only? I put my workout schedules for training into a spread sheet and it would be nice to take it with me to the pool so that I know what exactly I am supposed to do that day. Also it would be nice because when I am finished working out I like to spend 20-30min in the hot tub and it would be nice to be able to read while I am relaxing.
Just curious.
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I would not trust anything that is not a "pouch" type case for the tablet when it comes to waterproofing.
Here is a quick ebay search. The biggest issue is finding a 10 inch one lol
elesbb said:
I would not trust anything that is not a "pouch" type case for the tablet when it comes to waterproofing.
Here is a quick ebay search. The biggest issue is finding a 10 inch one lol
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I agree I saw some folks with ipads that had a case on them one day in the hot tub which made me think of it.
I don't know about you guys but I wouldn't even want to risk it. Too much money at stake for a pin hole to ruin.
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I don't know about you guys but I wouldn't even want to risk it. Too much money at stake for a pin hole to ruin.
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I highly doubt a pin hole will allow for steam to get in lol or a quick splash into the hot tub if dropped.
But i completely understand where you are coming from
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I highly doubt a pin hole will allow for steam to get in lol or a quick splash into the hot tub if dropped.
But i completely understand where you are coming from
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I read the part where he mentioned taking it to the pool and I had a vision of mine sinking to the bottom. Yeah, that would be my luck. Lol
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Pelican 1075 for carrying only. For use, nothing I can think of. Otterbox used to do great cases, and one for a tablet, as I remember, but they're focusing on phone cases now. It depends on the hostility of the environment in which you wish to use it, but I'd get a Peli.
Search for Gumdrop cases. Heavy duty thought not waterproof. Would be the case that Otterbox would have made.
http://www.gumdropcases.com/
Yep. The Gumdrop case is nice. Def the way to go if you want ultimate protection.
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I'm taking off the film right now but it look like there is no film on the front....
I need little help here
Dude, WTF!
Just kidding. Yes, there's a film on the front. It's just really really glued on there. There's a whole thread with annoyed people trying to get it off. It's here in the Q&A section. You'll need a razor and a heat source (not a flamethrower) if i remember correctly.
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I'm taking off the film right now but it look like there is no film on the front....
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I've heard that some SIMTEX appropriately placed will get that protect off quick smart... :cyclops:
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Dude, WTF!
Just kidding. Yes, there's a film on the front. It's just really really glued on there. There's a whole thread with annoyed people trying to get it off. It's here in the Q&A section. You'll need a razor and a heat source (not a flamethrower) if i remember correctly.
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I've heard that some SIMTEX appropriately placed will get that protect off quick smart... :cyclops:
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Thank you for all information guys
see what I did with your help
hamdogg said:
I've heard that some SIMTEX appropriately placed will get that protect off quick smart... :cyclops:
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can u elaborate as i did not understand what u mean
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can u elaborate as i did not understand what u mean
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was being funny... SIMTEX (plastic explosives)
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was being funny... SIMTEX (plastic explosives)
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It actually worked out well lol
I was impressed by toughness of the non-shatter proof glass
Can you share how did you take it off and clean it after
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Can you share how did you take it off and clean it after
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I didn't take the progress pictures of it so I'm just gonna explain.
First, you need hair dryer and razor blade. heat you ZU about 10 to 15 sec with hot air and start to take it off.
this film is very odd it is not gonna peel off, instead, it is gonna break in piece( very odd material...)
it will take about an hour.
after you've done take off the file, you will see massive amount of adhesive on the screen.
I used acetone to remove the adhesive.
I might post about how to take off the z ultra film soon since it looks bit brief (I don't have enough time right now )
Awesome job. Did you get a glass protector to replace it?
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On mobile....
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I didn't take the progress pictures of it so I'm just gonna explain.
First, you need hair dryer and razor blade. heat you ZU about 10 to 15 sec with hot air and start to take it off.
this film is very odd it is not gonna peel off, instead, it is gonna break in piece( very odd material...)
it will take about an hour.
after you've done take off the file, you will see massive amount of adhesive on the screen.
I used acetone to remove the adhesive.
I might post about how to take off the z ultra film soon since it looks bit brief (I don't have enough time right now )
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Wow. Just Wow.
I got about 1/10th of the way through. Darn it all! Can't go back now.
I started this assuming this wasn't going to take an hour. It did. Sharp, sharp razor. Lots of pushing around and post removal of the film, a little more razor. NO scratches. No divets. Wonderful.
The results (contrast the back with the smudgy and gashed - small lines) with the front and it's night and day.
I'll leave the back alone but I'm very satisfied with my even more gorgeous viewing surface. Not my favorite way to spend a mid-afternoon, but it worked.
Im planning to buy the White version as i own a white Z now and its not as fingerprint magnet like the black one.
We all saw Erica's video about staining:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t7kaC6Gx8s
I would like to ask white Z2 users: Is this a legit issue or just hype?!
Im not sure if im gonna put the phone into case all the time, often i'll just toss it in my pocket
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Im planning to buy the White version as i own a white Z now and its not as fingerprint magnet like the black one.
We all saw Erica's video about staining:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t7kaC6Gx8s
I would like to ask white Z2 users: Is this a legit issue or just hype?!
Im not sure if im gonna put the phone into case all the time, often i'll just toss it in my pocket
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Ive just had mine in a clear plastic case i bought on ebay for £1.95 so i cant tell to be honest, but i wouldnt want to risk a £600 phone by trying to stain it, id rather just spend £2 on a case and keep it in best condition possible.
shotgunfool said:
Ive just had mine in a clear plastic case i bought on ebay for £1.95 so i cant tell to be honest, but i wouldnt want to risk a £600 phone by trying to stain it, id rather just spend £2 on a case and keep it in best condition possible.
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I wouldnt expect from a premium phone to stain... and i dont want to hide the Z2's sexy details
My white one is arriving in an hour or so. Gonna smear it all over my jeans or something and let you know
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Im planning to buy the White version as i own a white Z now and its not as fingerprint magnet like the black one.
We all saw Erica's video about staining:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t7kaC6Gx8s
I would like to ask white Z2 users: Is this a legit issue or just hype?!
Im not sure if im gonna put the phone into case all the time, often i'll just toss it in my pocket
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I think she made a fuss over nothing, she was in a place where hundreds of people coming through were taking a look at the phone, holding it all over the place, of course it's going to get mucky, all you need to do is wipe it clean.
The real question is how the plastic moulding will hold against UV damage and this will take several months if not years to notice.
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I wouldnt expect from a premium phone to stain... and i dont want to hide the Z2's sexy details
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Nothing is hidden, as the case is clear all over, so it still looks ace, but just with a bit of protection on it
shotgunfool said:
Nothing is hidden, as the case is clear all over, so it still looks ace, but just with a bit of protection on it
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What case did you buy? I've bought the S-line Clear TPU case.
Quasar83 said:
What case did you buy? I've bought the S-line Clear TPU case.
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I love the s line case on my htc one abd have ordered for s4.
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http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=310925120970&alt=web
Is the one I bought
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http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=310925120970&alt=web
Is the one I bought
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That's the exact one I bought, from same person. It's fits very snugly. Can even charge it on the dock while leaving case on which is a plus.
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Nothing is hidden, as the case is clear all over, so it still looks ace, but just with a bit of protection on it
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So it looks like an ice-cube in the freezer
A hard case like this does not give much protection of you drop the phone, right?
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Quasar83 said:
A hard case like this does not give much protection of you drop the phone, right?
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It will provide some protection, but im not a clumsy person, im more worried about something in my pocket scratching my phone,
when i am working i have a company iphone and i need it with me at all times so it goes in the same pocket, that was the main reason for the case.
Did anyone come to a conclusion regarding the White one staining? I am also wondering about this...
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Did anyone come to a conclusion regarding the White one staining? I am also wondering about this...
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Just bought the white one. Stains real easy. So, went to pharmacist and bought myself a microfibre cloth + rubbing alcohol (surgical spirit). Does the job, though I can see myself cleaning this phone every two weeks .
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It's not the problem in phone but in Erica's jeans I don't have any stains after 3 months of using.
Xperia z screen problem!!!
HI, PLS CAN SOMEONE HELP?? MY XPERIA Z JUST WENT NUTS, THE DISPLAY COLOURs ARE KIND OF INVERTED, I CAN'T SEE A THING..SOMETIMES IT CLEARS UP A BIT WHEN THERE IS A POP UP ...I TRIED REBOOTING BUT NOTHING CHANGE......ANY SUGGESTIONS PLSS...
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HI, PLS CAN SOMEONE HELP?? MY XPERIA Z JUST WENT NUTS, THE DISPLAY COLOURs ARE KIND OF INVERTED, I CAN'T SEE A THING..SOMETIMES IT CLEARS UP A BIT WHEN THERE IS A POP UP ...I TRIED REBOOTING BUT NOTHING CHANGE......ANY SUGGESTIONS PLSS...
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Reinstall your rom using.Pcompanion.If that does not work give it to Sony centre or in the store you took it if it has warranty.
This thread is racist
Mine does receive a blue stain on the back from one of my pair of blue levi jeans. Will wash it with the pockets out next time to really clean the dye out. Otherwise no the phone hasn't stained from anything.
adomolis said:
Just bought the white one. Stains real easy. So, went to pharmacist and bought myself a microfibre cloth + rubbing alcohol (surgical spirit). Does the job, though I can see myself cleaning this phone every two weeks .
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This is a sure way to get rid of the stain on the phone but be careful, rubbing alcohol destroys adhesive. That is why it is real handy at removing stickers off anything Just wondering if this could effect the bonding of the phone.
Hey guys, first post, after all of the research, I thought you guys knew the most about my new purchase of an old ass phone.
I heard about all the scratching issues when using a pencil/pen. I decided to go get an 8B pencil (soft) instead of the normal #2 (2H), and it seems to work ok without scratching so far (Mind you I made sure the tip was nice and rounded). I hate those thick tip styluses.
Are there any graphite experts in here? haha. Totally wondering if I'm going to end up scratching her.
xarnyz said:
Hey guys, first post, after all of the research, I thought you guys knew the most about my new purchase of an old ass phone.
I heard about all the scratching issues when using a pencil/pen. I decided to go get an 8B pencil (soft) instead of the normal #2 (2H), and it seems to work ok without scratching so far (Mind you I made sure the tip was nice and rounded). I hate those thick tip styluses.
Are there any graphite experts in here? haha. Totally wondering if I'm going to end up scratching her.
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Put a screen protector over the ASF it will save heartache, and a pencil will still work. I normally use a 2B
blueether said:
Put a screen protector over the ASF it will save heartache, and a pencil will still work. I normally use a 2B
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I don't know how I feel about putting another protector over one that already has some rainbowing issues when I inspect it. And I'm not about to try and remove that monster of a screen antishatter layer, it seems like its more glue than plastic haha. I sincerely appreciate your reply!
Well i put a screen protector over mine. Doesn't affect the screen in the least!
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Sadman Khan said:
Well i put a screen protector over mine. Doesn't affect the screen in the least!
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Me too. The ifolix fits very well. Totally invisible.
And does not impact pencil
I find propelling pencil leads are too thin to be reliable.
So 2B or not 2B, if that's the question I'd say either if the points are rounded.
definitely should have screen protector, anti-scratch, shatterproof, plus the ability to easily wipe off fingerprints (with no protection, I have to use diluted alcohol to get my shiny screen back) yes, there's some faint rainbow thing when you squint your eyes really hard and tilt the screen to the extreme side but that's it.
I use an HB with no screen protector, have for the last year. Just make sure you round the tip and then you have nothing to worry about