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[Q] Cleaning the Gorilla Glass

I unfortunately had a nose bleed and a drop of blood fell on the Gorilla Glass screen of my Samsung Galaxy S i9000.
I used one of these wet wipes on the screen, then wiped it off with a damp paper towel. http antibac.no/alias.html?id=1034312
The solvent contains denatured alcohol, glycerol and is meant as a hand sanitizer. Now I'm worried that I've damaged the glass or Super AMOLED on the phone. Have i damaged the screen/gorilla glass?

its very very very hard to damage the screen. so if you don't see any damage then its okay.
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It's a form of hardened glass, not a plasticky gimicky display.
If you wouldn't expect standard glass to be damaged, you wouldn't expect this to be...

I've read different places that they have thin plastic film over the screens on various glass displays. Well the phone looks and behaves in perfect condition, I love my Galaxy S!

Yea, it's fine, don't worry you'll give yourself a nosebleed.

i didn't have any nose bleeds
but my screen is really dusty. lots of smudges.
the sides and corners gathered quite a bit of dirt.
whats the usual method to clean it, and make it look brand new again

Just get a decent micro-fibre cloth for cleaning the screen.
Works for me ...
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I can't answer your question about possible damage but I can tell you what works for me.
I normally use either glasses cleaner (alcohol based) or my own solution of about 50/50 isopropyl alcohol and distilled water with a lens tissue. When I'm on the go I use Optico cleaning wipes. They work really well but they are a little more expensive than the aforementioned wipes & glasses cleaner method. http://www.optico.ca/eng/products_optico_list_1.php
I'm on my second Galaxy S but both phones never had a single scratch or damage. I love Gorilla Glass!

Ziostilon said:
i didn't have any nose bleeds
but my screen is really dusty. lots of smudges.
the sides and corners gathered quite a bit of dirt.
whats the usual method to clean it, and make it look brand new again
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I used to get them a lot when I was a kid, rarely happens anymore... maybe a bit too much information for this forum?
It's a great phone, BEST phone I've owned. I only wish the battery cover was of as solid material as the rest of the phone.

When I'm on the go... The T-shirt I'm wearing does the job.

electrotune1200 said:
When I'm on the go... The T-shirt I'm wearing does the job.
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Hahaha same
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Glass is a glass, its chemically resistant to most of things like gasoline, alcohol...

use the chamois cloth damped in mild soapy water

i'm cleaning it with a microfiber clean thing

my screen doesn't seem to get dirty, or smudgey? Well it gets slightly smudged when I use it but next time I get it out my pocket it's clean again. This gorilla glass seems pretty resistant to smudges

LOL this happend also too me.
My bro putted a screenprotector on my mobile(not the galaxy s but the lg 2x and it also has gorilla glass). Before placing he cleaned my mobile screen with wet wipes that had a skin-friendly care lotion
It is alcohol free and also skin-friendly because of a PH of 5,5
I was reading on internet at moment about people saying that you must not do this. The coating of the mobile screen will get removed etc because of alcohol and other things.
So i don't need too worried when i read this right?

electrotune1200 said:
When I'm on the go... The T-shirt I'm wearing does the job.
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+1 that works just fine for me too! lol

I've scratched my screen. It's a little scratch, but it's here and I don't understand how I made it.
What can I do?

electrotune1200 said:
When I'm on the go... The T-shirt I'm wearing does the job.
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Seriously now, just one thing there is NO plastic/organiglass/plexi film on the Gorilla Glass on SGS, as it wasn't on HD2.
considering that - there is no risk that any organic solvent can damage it (in fact, from inorganic chemicals, only hydrofluoric acid and strong alkalis can do it).
HOWEVER: there is ALWAYS the risk, that the solvent will penetrate, and damage the silicon/rubber seal around the glass, and will enter the phone crevices, where it MAY cause some damages to the covered by paint electronics.

Gorilla flashgun is a pretty strong glass but still I have a very mall scratch and a big one at lower corner.
hit thankxx if i helped. sent from my mind through telepathy (ya its possible)!

Screen gap and dust/crud

OK so the top of the phone above the screen the gap there...yeah its full of dust and tiny pocket lint so I thought OK let me stick paper in there and fish that crap out...all it did was smear it and what I got out was minimal. It's just a pain to look at every time I need to look at the screen I can see the dust in between the gap. Anyone else having this problem ?
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You knew about this issue before you bought the phone. Get a can of dust spray and you good. Avoid sticking it in your pockets. Was pants with pockets pulled out so it clean if you do stick it in
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I wouldn't recommend spraying with air. I may just push dust inside phone and collect on front camera lens. What I did: I rubbed in a clear silicone into this tiny gap around screen and wiped it clean. Now im sure that no dust can enter inside. I was contemplating to use uv glue leftover from my note 2 screen replacement but is a little more messy to clean out than silicone (but is perfectly clear when cured).

BACARDILIMON said:
You knew about this issue before you bought the phone. Get a can of dust spray and you good. Avoid sticking it in your pockets. Was pants with pockets pulled out so it clean if you do stick it in
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Oh yeah I didn't even think about that. What if I just cut all the pockets out of my pants and then I won't even be tempted to put anything in there.
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Is it serious that simple to get dust under the screen do u have pics i debating on this phone hard

vinnyj85 said:
Is it serious that simple to get dust under the screen do u have pics i debating on this phone hard
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Nothing under the screen just on the sides
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If the screen were fitted with no room for expansion and contraction of the metal frame it would butt against the glass tight and bind and possibly stress crack, most materials need clearance for this reason but I bet if you warmed your screen with a blow dryer and put force upward you could slide the glass on the adhesive, let it cool in place and with the gaps even all the way around it will look more normal to you, it will move I've done it on my s4 but try at your own risk me no responsible if you put too much pressure and break your glass, hope this will help.

My son and i must have gotten lucky i have no gaps anywhere no dust issues can post sreen shots if you want but mine is as tight as a ticks ass.

smccall said:
My son and i must have gotten lucky i have no gaps anywhere no dust issues can post sreen shots if you want but mine is as tight as a ticks ass.
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No gaps in mine either. Mine is made in Vietnam. Where was yours made?

How to remove Glue from Edges-Frame

Hello gyuz,
As mentioned in another thread in Accessories sub-forum, while Installing the Whitestone Dome Screen Protector (https://www.whitestonedome.com/) on my Samsung Galaxy Note 8, there was UV glue spillage all around the phone & now I have dried (UV cured) glue in the tiniest gap between the screen edges and the metal frame of the phone. Please check attached image, I have circled with red the exact location of the glue, however imagine this almost all around the phone:
Now I need a good UV glue remover to soften the dried glue and an extremely thin blade (or a similar tool) to reach in the gap and remove it. I saw some products on ebay, however I am not sure which will do the job.
First of all which Glue Remover is more suitable? Does it have to be a branded one? Or the unbranded ones will do the job as well? Is there danger that the remover will dry and stay in the gap making it worse? Will it damage the color or consistency of the metal frame? Will it damage the buttons (Power, Volum, Bixby)?
Secondly, which tool should do the job reaching such tiny gap while at the same time not scratching the screen or the metal frame? Metal Blade? Plastic Blade? Wire? Some other tool?
Please advise, as I am nearly desperate. Thank you!

Damn, I'm sorry you're having to deal with this. This is one of the biggest reasons why I don't use screen protectors on my phones. I've used a glass one on my Note 5 but didn't like it. Naked display feels the best and performs the best. Not fuss, no glue, no BS. Eeek!

roaduardo said:
Damn, I'm sorry you're having to deal with this. This is one of the biggest reasons why I don't use screen protectors on my phones. I've used a glass one on my Note 5 but didn't like it. Naked display feels the best and performs the best. Not fuss, no glue, no BS. Eeek!
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Agree with everything. if i had the chance again I would leave it naked, however I would still feel very uncomfortable without protection.. Actual screen exposed to everything is a little risky!

OP, wish I could advise you, but all I can say is take your time and don't rush this task. Since as you aware, you don't want to use a chemical or item that will damage the frame or buttons. Don't use any metal objects.
Feel for you bro, you go ahead with good intentions to protect your device and now in a predicament.
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Limeybastard said:
OP, wish I could advise you, but all I can say is take your time and don't rush this task. Since as you aware, you don't want to use a chemical or item that will damage the frame or buttons. Don't use any metal objects.
Feel for you bro, you go ahead with good intentions to protect your device and now in a predicament.
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Thanks for your understanding mate. Indeed tried for the best and ended up worse.
I am not rushing for now, just conctacted Whitestone themselves asking advise on how to fix it, as well as an ebay seller that sells such equipment/tools. He suggested me these:
http://ebay.eu/2g3RySr
http://ebay.eu/2kATYJV
I am not sure about the quality of the Glue Remover and how thin the tools (blades & spudger) are though. Have to make a little research.
That is why also I opened the thread to ask for opinions from people that may have done this or similar task before and to help others in the future.

Warlord1981 said:
Thanks for your understanding mate. Indeed tried for the best and ended up worse.
I am not rushing for now, just conctacted Whitestone themselves asking advise on how to fix it, as well as an ebay seller that sells such equipment/tools. He suggested me these:
http://ebay.eu/2g3RySr
http://ebay.eu/2kATYJV
I am not sure about the quality of the Glue Remover and how thin the tools (blades & spudger) are though. Have to make a little research.
That is why also I opened the thread to ask for opinions from people that may have done this or similar task before and to help others in the future.
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Before using any chemicals, I would try and use the finest /thinnest plastic card or tool to scrape the glue out of the edges first. Chemicals would be my last resort. Good luck my friend.:good:

roaduardo said:
Damn, I'm sorry you're having to deal with this. This is one of the biggest reasons why I don't use screen protectors on my phones. I've used a glass one on my Note 5 but didn't like it. Naked display feels the best and performs the best. Not fuss, no glue, no BS. Eeek!
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I have dropped my phones at least 5 times in the last year and each time it landed screen side down. I broke all 5 glass protectors but never the screen. That is why I must have a full adhesive glass protector on. It is a PITA to get perfect but for me, it's worth it.

Mike02z said:
I have dropped my phones at least 5 times in the last year and each time it landed screen side down. I broke all 5 glass protectors but never the screen. That is why I must have a full adhesive glass protector on. It is a PITA to get perfect but for me, it's worth it.
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I understand, some people need it. I haven't chipped or broken a display since I had an iPhone. Knock wood. Naked is glorious, though.

Plastic tools and alcohol are your friends.
99% Isopropyl should be able to dissolve the glue, and shouldn't leave a mark on the phone (iso evaporates completely and is not dangerous to plastics or metals). A stiff bristled plastic brush would be ideal, maybe an old toothbrush. The thinner and stiffer the bristles, the better.
The iso will dissolve the glue, but you'll need to mechanically agitate it to remove it completely. Bear in mind that traces of iso having touched the glue will streak glass , so a second/third rinse with iso may be necessary.
I'd be careful about getting iso into the switches, as long term iso can degrade rubber (switch seals etc) but as long as you clean, then dry out effectively there shouldn't be an issue (iso will evaporate at room temp in any case). Covering the switches with tape could help, but iso is so thin it will probably go under the tape, and will likely dissolve the glue on the tape too!
e: Whatever you do don't use acetone or any other stronger solvent. Depending on the plastics used acetone will eat right through them, and may affect the finish on other parts too.
Iso really is a decent cleaning solution for most electronic devices.
e ii: Oh, and if you use an old toothbrush, make sure it's very clean. Getting some toothpaste grit on the screen and rubbing it in with a brush would be tragic. Maybe even buy a brand new brush just for this job? Not too expensive for the job, imho.

Limeybastard said:
Before using any chemicals, I would try and use the finest /thinnest plastic card or tool to scrape the glue out of the edges first. Chemicals would be my last resort. Good luck my friend.:good:
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Yes I'm trying to find such thin tool made of plastic. Cards are too thick for it. It needs to be so thin that can cut you..like razor blades maybe even thinner.

Warlord1981 said:
Yes I'm trying to find such thin tool made of plastic. Cards are too thick for it. It needs to be so thin that can cut you..like razor blades maybe even thinner.
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Packaging plastic is often thin and stiff... Cut it into a triangle and see if you can get "under" the glue in the gap.

roaduardo said:
I understand, some people need it. I haven't chipped or broken a display since I had an iPhone. Knock wood. Naked is glorious, though.
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HAHAH, SNAP! Same here, last phone I ever broke was my last iphone I owned , it was the iphone 4s. That was when I was drinking also,
Nekid, is always glorious, without a shadow of a doubt. But I am too shy and need coverage.

iPhone screens can be so brittle. I got used to changing screens for friends at work. During lunch they'd bring me their replacement display kits that they ordered from Ebay and I'd replace their broken screen for some Subway (as payment).

Warlord1981 said:
Yes I'm trying to find such thin tool made of plastic. Cards are too thick for it. It needs to be so thin that can cut you..like razor blades maybe even thinner.
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Indeed, but not metal.

What i used after installing the whitedome was a sheet of paper, running the corner around gap. Cleaned it easily this way.

princeasi said:
What i used after installing the whitedome was a sheet of paper, running the corner around gap. Cleaned it easily this way.
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I think OP needs something as thin but stiffer as his glue is cured fully now.
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Limeybastard said:
I think OP needs something as thin but stiffer as his glue is cured fully now.
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The glue stays soft. If you run the paper around it, it will come up. After about a half a cycle thru, I would cut the edge of the paper each time so that I can continue with a firm edge. I did this after a week of installation.

princeasi said:
The glue stays soft. If you run the paper around it, it will come up. After about a half a cycle thru, I would cut the edge of the paper each time so that I can continue with a firm edge. I did this after a week of installation.
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Guyz you won't believe it! For the past 2 hours I was doing exactly that! Actually what worked best was a piece of paper that had the dust removal stickers on it (got it from the Olixar Sentinel Case/Screen Protector kit), which is more firm than plain A4 paper. And I was cutting it all the time to keep its sharpness. At some point it finished and I used just plain A4 paper, which wasn't the same but it kinda worked as well..
I was running it inch by inch around the whole frame, taking out glue (indeed soft) little by little! I think it's much better now, though I think I will do another round in the near future.

well after watching videos.. I could see I never needed ALL of that small tube of glue. I always use some kind of screen protector. I like to sell or give away. And you can ALWAYS tell the used phones that never had a screen protector. Always some kind of scratches.. For me selling it mint.. gets more money.
So use some kind of plastic not metal blade to get the excess glue off. It comes off so easily

Warlord1981 said:
First of all which Glue Remover is more suitable? Does it have to be a branded one? Or the unbranded ones will do the job as well? Is there danger that the remover will dry and stay in the gap making it worse? Will it damage the color or consistency of the metal frame? Will it damage the buttons (Power, Volum, Bixby)?
Secondly, which tool should do the job reaching such tiny gap while at the same time not scratching the screen or the metal frame? Metal Blade? Plastic Blade? Wire? Some other tool?
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I had the same issue with mine and all I used is the film that you remove from the Glass protector before application.. cut off small squares and I ran that in the tiny gaps but making sure you don't go too deep.. Patience and time is must..
I do have a question though.. What is the best thing to use if I wanted to remove my protector off, clean the cured adhesive and use the 2nd bottle to reapply??

Micro Scratches :(

I haven't managed to make up my mind on which screen protector to get, and despite having a case on it and only placing my phone in soft pockets (not jeans or jackets), there a micro scratches on the screen.
Firstly I would just like to know if you have any micro scratches on your screen and secondly do you think that these scratches are on the oleophobic coating or is the screen glass just a bit scratchy?

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I haven't managed to make up my mind on which screen protector to get, and despite having a case on it and only placing my phone in soft pockets (not jeans or jackets), there a micro scratches on the screen.
Firstly I would just like to know if you have any micro scratches on your screen and secondly do you think that these scratches are on the oleophobic coating or is the screen glass just a bit scratchy?
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i dont know but one thing is sure, nowadays screen takes very easily those micro scratches. ( i had mi9 and same problem than you now)

I think this is due to the new Gorilla glass, which is resistant to cracking but prone to scratching, as it has a softer surface. I managed to get a micro scratch just while unboxing and playing with it for a while. Put on a screen protector like an hour after unboxing and noticed a tiny micro scratch on the display, so... well.

Under close examination, I see none after a week of wearing it in jeans pants, and occasional cleaning the screen by wiping against pant leg. By that measure, it seems no different than my prior phones (it doesn't seem weaker).

Mine scratched as well under similar conditions. Nothing that could scratch the screen (coins, keys etc.) is ever in the same pocket as my phone. Guess jeans are tougher than they used to be - in the pockets at least!

ShermanTenor said:
Mine scratched as well under similar conditions. Nothing that could scratch the screen (coins, keys etc.) is ever in the same pocket as my phone. Guess jeans are tougher than they used to be - in the pockets at least!
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It's not the jeans, it's due to the fine sand in it which are also in regular pants lol. Always clean out your pockets before putting your phone in. Using mine since the day it came out and still no fine , hairline , etc scratches at all.

JJay666 said:
It's not the jeans, it's due to the fine sand in it which are also in regular pants lol. Always clean out your pockets before putting your phone in. Using mine since the day it came out and still no fine , hairline , etc scratches at all.
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Fair enough thought, but none of my iPhones, Samsung or Nexus phones travelling in the same pockets have been scratched in the same way.
All this to say that this isn't my first rodeo. The Huawei P30 Pro screen, or perhaps its coating is very fragile it seems...

ShermanTenor said:
Fair enough thought, but none of my iPhones, Samsung or Nexus phones travelling in the same pockets have been scratched in the same way.
All this to say that this isn't my first rodeo. The Huawei P30 Pro screen, or perhaps its coating is very fragile it seems...
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Well, since they're not using gorilla glass and using their own, it's hard to say. It could be the quality control during production. Some phones may be different from the others in terms of the coating. Even on the mate 20 pro, i never had any scratches on the screen after months of usage. As long as the pocket is always cleaned, it should be fine. Tests on jerryrigseverything shows that it has the same resistance as most major flagships

Not that I notice (which doesn't mean there aren't any, it's probably just my eye sight)
I did however have this unpleasant surprise - I put the phone in a cheapo phone stand, and while I was taking it out (carefully) a thread of plastic just rolled off, right around the power button.... my heart ached :crying:

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I think this is due to the new Gorilla glass, which is resistant to cracking but prone to scratching, as it has a softer surface. I managed to get a micro scratch just while unboxing and playing with it for a while. Put on a screen protector like an hour after unboxing and noticed a tiny micro scratch on the display, so... well.
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I've cracked my screen by accidentally dropping my belt buckle onto the very top of it just left of the notch. Wasn't a hard impact and from a low height. Subjectively I feel the screen is more fragile than my previous phone, Samsung s8.
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Question Frequent accumulation of dust on screen

I'm seeing frequent dust accumulation on the screen where my fingers interact with the screen (my fingers are washed clean BTW) and also on the edges of the case that came with the phone. Thinking about a screen guard if it solves the issue. Any help / suggestions would be appreciated.

Same here. In my opinion it's cause of the screen protector attached by Xiaomi.

Yes it happens to me as well, lot of dust on the screen

I believe it's because of the stock film protector. I had the same issues but for some reason my protector started peeling off so i got rid of it. Now it's nice and clean.

Wipe it off with a dry microfiber cloth.
Increase room humidity.

vanshee said:
I believe it's because of the stock film protector. I had the same issues but for some reason my protector started peeling off so i got rid of it. Now it's nice and clean.
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Got it. Just saw the pre installed film. Removed it. All clean now.

shethsa said:
Got it. Just saw the pre installed film. Removed it. All clean now.
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Had an old S4 and just to see how long the scratch free display could last in a case without a screen protector, I removed the protector.
It lasted about 6 months and in spite of being careful it had 3 scratches.
Sand will easily scratch the glass.
Think about it before you remove the factory protector about having an after market one to put on that day. My 10+ display would have been marred and perhaps even broken by now without one. Not just sand but direct contact with metal and gravel in falls when it face planted.
Easier and cheaper to replace a screen protector than the display... or look at scratches.