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Dozens of microscratches just noticed! WTF

Simgar988

Simgar988

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I just pulled my phone outstay pocket and looked at the screen and there are dozens of micro scratches on the frontAND back of my screen. They are very small and short, at first I thought it wasjust dust or lent from my pocket until I tried to wipe em off. I looked at my phone under a bright light and noticed that they are all over the glass on the front and back of the iphone4. I take extremely delicate care of my phone. Never once has anything shared a pocket with my iPhone in my front left pocket and I wear a bumper so it is always elevated.

It's really taking me aback because I'm constantly checking for scratches and never noticed any and now I seeing many many many scratches. They are all about 1-3 mm in length if not smaller, but very abundant.

Anyone else have this problem?
 
Thanks, I just noticed 3. But if you have to put your phone in direct light, wipe your screen of all smudges, and stare it down, then who cares. They're not things you'd notice normally. Its better to just use the phone and enjoy it and ignore insignificant things like that.
 
Really? Like what Roofy? Getting women?


It's not like i thoroughly cleaned it and pulled out a bright light detective style, and I understand the insignificance of barely noticeable scratches. The main points I was making were that I just pulled it outta my pocket like any other occasion but this time noticed many scratches when previously I have noticed none. Also it was a general inquiry to the mr population to see if others share my same plight.
 
i know you dont share your pocket with anything. But sand and dust ect accumulate in your pocket even when you was your cloths (its not like the inside of the pocket gets washed).
 
Simgar988 said:
I just pulled my phone outstay pocket and looked at the screen and there are dozens of micro scratches on the frontAND back of my screen. They are very small and short, at first I thought it wasjust dust or lent from my pocket until I tried to wipe em off. I looked at my phone under a bright light and noticed that they are all over the glass on the front and back of the iphone4. I take extremely delicate care of my phone. Never once has anything shared a pocket with my iPhone in my front left pocket and I wear a bumper so it is always elevated.

It's really taking me aback because I'm constantly checking for scratches and never noticed any and now I seeing many many many scratches. They are all about 1-3 mm in length if not smaller, but very abundant.

Anyone else have this problem?
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The Apple Bumper is a strip of rubber that covers the outside edge of the iPhone, where the antennas are. The Bumper doesn't come with a back to protect the glass rear, or a screen protector on the front to prevent damage to the glass screen. This doesn't really do anything at all to protect the iPhone which defeats the purpose of a case.


I have an Otterbox (a case for Men)

The Otterbox Defender has three layers to protect your iPhone from bumps and scratches.

* There’s a clear protective membrane for the screen.
* Then there’s a polycarbonate shell that clips around the iPhone on all sides. The shell is tough and shatter proof. It will survive almost anything, excpet getting run over.
* The third layer is a durable silicone skin for shock protection. It also has rubber tabs for protecting the dock connector and headphone jack from dust and debris.
 
as OCD and anal retentive as i am, i am just pretty much saying F-it!!

if i get some scratches that i can only see in bright, direct sunlight, i don't care anymore. if the scratches get so bad i can't stand them, i will crack my screen, and gladly pay $199 for a replacement.

as long as i can't see scratches while actually using my phone, it just does not matter anymore. i find myself enjoying the phone more by not being so meticulous about it.
 
Notice how you said you had to hold it under a bright light. I'm sure you looked at it at a stupid angle you wouldn't encounter in normal use.
 
Simgar988 said:
I just pulled my phone outstay pocket and looked at the screen and there are dozens of micro scratches on the frontAND back of my screen. They are very small and short, at first I thought it wasjust dust or lent from my pocket until I tried to wipe em off. I looked at my phone under a bright light and noticed that they are all over the glass on the front and back of the iphone4. I take extremely delicate care of my phone. Never once has anything shared a pocket with my iPhone in my front left pocket and I wear a bumper so it is always elevated.

It's really taking me aback because I'm constantly checking for scratches and never noticed any and now I seeing many many many scratches. They are all about 1-3 mm in length if not smaller, but very abundant.

Anyone else have this problem?
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Though I totally understand you considerable concern, i can only suggest that you -

stop rubbing your pockets,

I found this to be essential to maintaining articles stored in said pockets :D
 
JustinSaneV2 said:
With all your incessant rambling about "manly" things I'm beginning to think you have problems relating to insecurity.
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I think he saw a lot of girls using it (girls that he doesn't know obviously) so his mind subconsciously tethered the two together and now he's trying to convince himself it's a man's case! lol!
 
Back on topic people, back on topic...
But yeah, I have about 10 of these micro scratches. Annoying, but unless you usebyour phone through a polythene bag, can't be helped.
 
Steveo47 said:
i know you dont share your pocket with anything. But sand and dust ect accumulate in your pocket even when you was your cloths (its not like the inside of the pocket gets washed).
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Werd. I had to clean lint outta my headphone jack every so often because it accumulated no matter how clean I kept my pockets.
 
Simgar988 said:
Very true sir
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Very not true. I dunno about you guys but when I wash pants I "take out" the pocket material from the pocket, kinda like that guy in Prison Break who let's some other guy hold it when they walk around in the prison.

That way the pocket get extra clean :)
 
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If they bother you, get screen protectors. I use PS anti glare films on the front and back of my iP4, and there are no scratches at all on the film, even though I keep the phone in my pocket.
 
frosse said:
Very not true. I dunno about you guys but when I wash pants I "take out" the pocket material from the pocket, kinda like that guy in Prison Break who let's some other guy hold it when they walk around in the prison.

That way the pocket get extra clean :)
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Lol T-bag one of my favorite character in prison break.
 
frosse said:
I dunno about you guys but when I wash pants I "take out" the pocket material from the pocket
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Wait! You guys have pockets on your pants. What the hell do you put in there?!
Real men wear trousers! :p:D
 
This is why I have a Zagg shield on both sides of the phone. I don't care what Apple says....glass scratches.
 
cambookpro said:
Back on topic people, back on topic...
But yeah, I have about 10 of these micro scratches. Annoying, but unless you usebyour phone through a polythene bag, can't be helped.
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It can be helped - for very little money you install an SGP or PS screen protector (takes all of 2 minutes) and you have a nearly scratch proof iPhone. There are many kits that include a skin for the back also.
 
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