What should I wipe the back with? - Sprint HTC One (M8)

So the back of my new one is a bit dirty already, and a normal cloth can't really get rid of it. Should I use a wipe or something or would is there a better way?
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|| Acer || said:
So the back of my new one is a bit dirty already, and a normal cloth can't really get rid of it. Should I use a wipe or something or would is there a better way?
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I would think denatured alcohol would be fine since it's metal (aluminum). I haven't used it on my phone, but it's safe to use on aluminum.

Windex would probably work too

Alright I'll give those a try, thanks!
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|| Acer || said:
So the back of my new one is a bit dirty already, and a normal cloth can't really get rid of it. Should I use a wipe or something or would is there a better way?
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Water would be the safest on a soft cloth. Always start with the solution that has the minimal chance of ruining your phone and work your way up from there until you get the result you are looking for.

Common sense also works great.

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Keeping the black clean

I didn't believe those that said smudges would be problem on this phone, but it definitely is. To top it off, grit is stuck in some of my speaker holes and I've no idea of how to get it out. It sticks out like a sore thumb when the phone is clean...
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Damn that sucks mine has stayed clean for the most part, I don't know what I would do either if mine got like that..The speaker holes are sooo tiny very difficult to get clean..
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I find the black quite hard to keep clean aswell I use alcohol and a cloth to combat the grease but I'm a little OCD
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I have a xtreme full body kit on mine. Completely clear and has 100% clarity. You can't tell there is anything on the front or back. Takes a simple wipe of the phone with a cloth and it shines like new. No case needed.
I have a xtreme full body kit on mine. Completely clear and has 100% clarity. You can't tell there is anything on the front or back. Takes a simple wipe of the phone with a cloth and it shines like new. No case needed.
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Hey would you mind sharing where you got it from? Would be much appreciated.
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I just throw mine in the dishwasher and it gets clean as a whistle. Top shelf only!
Ahh, finally got some replies.
The body isn't much to wipe off, but in having trouble finding something to maybe poke into the grille holes
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themodafokinley said:
Hey would you mind sharing where you got it from? Would be much appreciated.
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Got em off eBay 2 full kits for 8 bucks total and free shipping.
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I just installed xtremegaurd front and back. U can definately tell it's there(as far as the feel). I'm thinking about taking the screen protector off. The back I will leave because I am waiting on my atmosphere case which has a clear back to it so I still can see the back and not worry about debris getting behind and rubbing on the anodization.
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greengoldmello said:
I didn't believe those that said smudges would be problem on this phone, but it definitely is. To top it off, grit is stuck in some of my speaker holes and I've no idea of how to get it out. It sticks out like a sore thumb when the phone is clean...
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Toothbrush on the speaker holes
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tuscani1821 said:
Toothbrush on the speaker holes
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Piece of tape

Anything I can safely put over lens?

I use face unlock and seems every time I talk on the phone and often just taking it out of my pocket, the front lens is smudged pretty badly. I'm wiping it off a few times a day. Never had this problem with my Evo 3D.
Anyone have any clever ideas to reduce the smudging? Maybe some kind of protective cover that won't ruin pictures?
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Clean your face. Lol jk
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gmfeny said:
Clean your face. Lol jk
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That's a good one.
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gk1984 said:
I use face unlock and seems every time I talk on the phone and often just taking it out of my pocket, the front lens is smudged pretty badly. I'm wiping it off a few times a day. Never had this problem with my Evo 3D.
Anyone have any clever ideas to reduce the smudging? Maybe some kind of protective cover that won't ruin pictures?
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This sounds really stupid, but how are you putting your phone into your pocket? The fabric of your pocket isn't exactly thick, and sweat and grime from your body easily winds up all over anything inside of your pocket.
I bicycle a lot on campus, so I found that the easiest thing to do was to make sure my phone always went in with the screen facing out. That alone saved a lot of wiping.
It's more of a problem after a call but not always. I try to keep screen facing out in my pocket. But this is a good point too.
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Just got my One back from repair.

So I just got my phone back from repair for a broken screen. The repair totaled 189.99. I was however quite surprised that they seemed to replace the entire outer body of the phone. The back was scratched and the speaker bezels had a few nicks in them. All was replaced and my phone now actually has the magical zero gap shiz they talk about. I know its still my phone cause the serial is the same and it came back with ViperRom still on it. Just wanted to share my experience.
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msimindlessmsi2 said:
So I just got my phone back from repair for a broken screen. The repair totaled 189.99. I was however quite surprised that they seemed to replace the entire outer body of the phone. The back was scratched and the speaker bezels had a few nicks in them. All was replaced and my phone now actually has the magical zero gap shiz they talk about. I know its still my phone cause the serial is the same and it came back with ViperRom still on it. Just wanted to share my experience.
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Who did the fix.
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msimindlessmsi2 said:
So I just got my phone back from repair for a broken screen. The repair totaled 189.99. I was however quite surprised that they seemed to replace the entire outer body of the phone. The back was scratched and the speaker bezels had a few nicks in them. All was replaced and my phone now actually has the magical zero gap shiz they talk about. I know its still my phone cause the serial is the same and it came back with ViperRom still on it. Just wanted to share my experience.
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Just wonder if they put a new shell on it because they messed it up taking the old one off? Good deal though, you got your screen fixed and new shell.
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Who did the fix.
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Yes, I'd be curious of which facility was it sent to, also?
And may I ask the OP, did you send it from somewhere in the US?
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I sent my phone to Houston, TX and it came back with scratches on the back and a bad power button. The gap was worsened.
Still my phone, probably a new back though.
theotrman said:
Yes, I'd be curious of which facility was it sent to, also?
And may I ask the OP, did you send it from somewhere in the US?
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Who did the fix.
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My device was also shipped to Houston, which was funny because I live in Houston. This is who did the repair www.pcs-cts.com/.
Oh and this is quite interesting http://www.myfoxhouston.com/story/22240202/workers-demands-as-sw-houston-protest
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msimindlessmsi2 said:
My device was also shipped to Houston, which was funny because I live in Houston. This is who did the repair www.pcs-cts.com/.
Oh and this is quite interesting http://www.myfoxhouston.com/story/22240202/workers-demands-as-sw-houston-protest
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Well, now I know who not to use if my phone needs repair. Thanks for the link.
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AaronM7 said:
Well, now I know who not to use if my phone needs repair. Thanks for the link.
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True except that is where HTC had me send it.
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[Q and advice request] How to clean up my white gear?

Guys my rose gold - white gear getting dirty. White is darken, Grey spots via dust maybe my shirts fabric color etc. Idk.. Its very dirty and darken white now..
How can i clean and whiten that? Ps: Water, soap, dishes soap, dont work..
I have exactly the same issue. I'm not sure it is dirt and fear it may be a reaction to the UV light as noting will shift it and one strap (the one with camera) is significantly more discolour than the other, which happens to be the side that faces out more. I have contacted Samsung and its going in tomorrow, I'm expecting that they'll replace the strap as it is almost a disgrace to wear now after only about 6 weeks. I can let you know how that goes if its useful? My main worry is they'll replace it and it just happens again
Try chlorox cleanup wipes
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Yes paul if Sammy replace it new one, probably it will happen again..
There is not chlorox any store in my country motive.
I wonder pure alcohol does damage to gear's strap
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can you post pictures of the 'dirt'?
It looks so much better on photos (maybe because of yellow lamp).. Reality is worse.
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sorry dont know but i really wanted the white but was afraid of this happening so i figured jet black cant go too bad but hey could thees bands replaceable?
With led flash
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Baby wipes or Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. No first hand experience but those should work.
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I dont think it easily replaceable.. Because its circuit lines inside (for camera lens, mic etc.) In my opinion best choice was m.grey
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dakleenupman said:
Baby wipes or Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. No first hand experience but those should work.
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I tried baby wipes, it doesnt work and i cant find mr. clean anywhere in Turkey. May be i should try to order ebay..
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oulouloul said:
Yes paul if Sammy replace it new one, probably it will happen again..
There is not chlorox any store in my country motive.
I wonder pure alcohol does damage to gear's strap
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Just use chlorine bleach spray?
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I afraid to damage rubber band with chlorine but i'll give it a little try.. At least first on the back side of the strapband
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Note quite the same maybe, and bad news, but I had the White Ice Nike Fuel band and ended up trading it in for a Black Ice model, due to "dirt" and discoloration. Since I am in business, I opted for the black on black Gear, but I did get the white Note 3, since you can replace the back cover easily if it was to happen to that. Good luck sir with a fix.
It should be fine with chlorine.
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What a shame, I was about to buy one white Gear while I stomped up with this thread.
I have a white Note 3 too to match. Should I still buy the white gear? What do you think?
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take the orange one! you can never go wrong with orange!
seriously. it's a freaking color! JUST CHOOSE WHAT FITS YOU!!!
Dan_Aykroyd said:
What a shame, I was about to buy one white Gear while I stomped up with this thread.
I have a white Note 3 too to match. Should I still buy the white gear? What do you think?
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I see a Blues Brother in more a a full black formal Gear : )
Simply I wish i had gray one.
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oulouloul said:
With led flash
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Wow that my friend is dirty I worked at a factory with a bunch of dust dealing w a bunch of work with my gear on its tough but I got the jet black one I like the Rose gold but figures white will get to dirty especially rubber white. Mine still looks brand new
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(Resolved)Anyone know why camera is blurry all of a sudden?

Issue resolved
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josh030181 said:
Im running Bad Boyz v1.2 and flashed the .13 firmware?
It didn't start being blurry until I flashed the firmware but I'm not sure how long after. I have been on Bad Boyz since it was available and never had this issue.
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Mine did the same thing but it is stock, not even rooted. I have not been able to find a fix yet.
You gotta keep the lens clean
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JMB101 said:
Mine did the same thing but it is stock, not even rooted. I have not been able to find a fix yet.
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I think this might be a problem, I remember reading on here that someone else's camera did the same thing but I can't find the post.
I guess I'll just go back to stock and take it to Sprint
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josh030181 said:
I think this might be a problem, I remember reading on here that someone else's camera did the same thing but I can't find the post.
I guess I'll just go back to stock and take it to Sprint
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It seems like this is a common issue with no other fix that I can find besides taking it to Sprint. I will post if I find any additional solutions.
Found a fix by searching Google and it really
worked, a drop of water and scrape the lens with the corner of a credit card.
Before and after pics
JMB101 said:
It seems like this is a common issue with no other fix that I can find besides taking it to Sprint. I will post if I find any additional solutions.
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josh030181 said:
Found a fix by searching Google and it really
worked, a drop of water and scrape the lens with the corner of a credit card.
Before and after pics
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That's great mine has been a little blurry gonna try it when I get home thanks
Mine got foggy too. Keep mine in a case and in my front pocket without anything else. Still got all scratched up. Read HTC has put a coating on the lenses for what ever reason.
I placed a small dab of toothpaste with an even smaller dab of water and rubbed on the lens very lightly. First time almost got it 100%, second time did it. Pulled the coating off nicely. Pictures are really clear again.
I've also read rubbing alcohol and Q-tips will do the trick.
Sweet I'm not crazy then it does have a coating on it
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Thanks for the great tip....it worked like CHARM,
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