Are the white iPhone 3GS's still turning brown?

[ozzyman500]

Reason I ask, is because whenever I upgrade in less than 2 months I'm leaning more towards white. And if it changes color on me will Apple replace it? I really hope it was just a fluke on just one or two.

 

[SeanMcC]

Got my white 3GS on launch day and it's still white.

 

[pelicanflip]

Please, those are such rare cases.

There are always a few faulty ones out of the millions that are sold, like that exploding iPod Touch.


So what if you're iPhone 3GS turns brown? Return it, and get a free replacement.

 

[Unspoken Demise]

Still? When did they start? Mine is, and always has been, white.

 

[ozzyman500]

So what if you're iPhone 3GS turns brown? Return it, and get a free replacement.

If it does change color, Apple has no problems replacing it? I just want feedback on other people's experience if they delt with this.

 

[-aggie-]

Please, those are such rare cases.

There are always a few faulty ones out of the millions that are sold, like that exploding iPod Touch.


So what if you're iPhone 3GS turns brown? Return it, and get a free replacement.

I can see it now. We're going to start getting numerous new threads about what week do you need to buy to make sure you don't get the white iPhone that turns brown.

Welcome back Unspoken Demise. Was it cold out there?

 

[iGary]

I think they discovered that certain cases were causing the discoloration, no?

 

[mavis]

It turned out to be surface discoloration from certain third-party cases, which easily wiped off with a moist towel. Of course, this fact got far less coverage than the initial story about iPhones turning brown. Of course.

 

[Unspoken Demise]

Welcome back Unspoken Demise. Was it cold out there?

Yeah, but Twitter kept me company. And I got a LOT done at work. Gotta watch my mouth from now on I suppose... I'll try.

I think they discovered that certain cases were causing the discoloration, no?

I think thats why mine is still white. Mine doesnt have a case. But Ive used a few before, including the frame, slider, and sena pouch. Still no discoloration.

 

[ozzyman500]

Okay...that's good to know. I haven't been using a case on my 3G for a few weeks now and I kinda like it.

 

[kkat69]

I think they discovered that certain cases were causing the discoloration, no?

https://www.macrumors.com/2009/07/0...ion-due-to-third-party-cases-not-overheating/

Yep, the initial reports of it turning brown IMHO were the typical witch hunt bash/criticize apple that usually turn up regarding any product they put out.

 

[brn2ski00]

doubt it, had a 3G and it never discolored - its the cheap white cases that tend to do that....

 

[tayshon]

Had a white 3G and now 3Gs, no color change, still white.

 

[DrewDaHilp1]

My 3G was always white, and my 3GS is and always has been white...

 

[Blueline29]

Mine's still white.

 

[nfl46]

My 3GS is still white.

 

[gloss]

I don't think color change has ever been a legitimate issue.

 

[Vandam500]

Have had mine for a month and nothing,lol. Still white

 

[lavinci]

I still have a 3G white from last year and it is still the same old white.

 

[JosephBergdoll]

Launch day 3G S and mine is sparklin'

 

[i3igsmooth5769]

why would u want white anyway??? only girls and metro-sexuals get white....lol jk

 

[99MustangGTman]

Mine is still white. When I use Cydia and Winterboard for like an hour straight my 3GS felt like it was on fire a few times, but the back looks like it's brand new.

 

[sqashybus]

they never turned brown you fool