Unfortunately the desk charger I have been using won't work with that case though. So annoying.
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How has your Apple Case fared after using MagSafe? Is there a ring?
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I can confirm that cleaning with either a microfiber cloth and water or a microfiber cloth and isopropyl alcohol does not clean the ring off. It is a permanent change.
Well if the damage was inflicted by Apples own accessory and wasn’t due to mis-treatment or abuse or incorrect usage then Apple don’t have a leg to stand on especially if you can prove that it devalues the phone
It shouldn’t as it was apples equipment in the first place that caused the damage
Yep. Was just searching this because I knew this was a problem with the MagSafe charger. But, I don’t use wireless I just got myself a MagSafe wallet. It not the Apple wallet but it has the MagSafe ring shape and everything. Magnets a magnet. But I also started to notice the ring showing on my silicone case. So assumingly this has nothing to do with the charger getting hot around the ring which is what I originally thought, but literally just magnets themselves. Not sure what it does exactly. If the magnets do something to the surface material or if after using it, it pulls the magnet forwards? But that doesn’t make much sense since either since it is being pulled towards the phone as well and it’s not raised or anything. Doesn’t wipe away. Since I planed always use a wallet it not a huge deal. But defiantly an unforeseen consequence by Apple. Again, not knowing what it actually is, I am not sure how they can prevent it. It does appare pretty faint so far using the wallet. But it’s only been about a day with it on. I had to turn the contrast up almost all the way to try and make it easier to see in the photo.
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Unfortunately it looks like your third party wallet is the culprit to blame. The magnets are completely protruding. It would surprise me if it didn’t leave a mark. The oem Apple wallet is completely flush. If you decide to get a new case I would highly recommend buying the the real wallet. It’s what I have. So far it hasn’t left any markings.
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I heard and read that the Apple MagSafe cases by their self cause the ring on the back of the iPhone glass.It also burns the ring into the back of the phone it's self.
This is why I haven't purchased the Magsafe charger.
it doesn't remain it's easy to just wipe off any mark.same with cases I've had no real issues removing any marks
Reminds me of the days when the iPhone had the metal back and would get the fading around the Apple logo from the cases with the cutout.
i had the saddle brown leather case on it while charging. i used a bit of water and soap to wipe off the ring.
I have a ring on my official leather case but you can only really see it when holding it at an angle in the light.
have checked my phones glass a few times now and have yet to notice any sort of ring on the phone itself.
I am using the MagSafe Duo at the moment, I am thinking that possible the round MagSafe puck is more likely to cause more prominent ring than the square MagSafe duo maybe...
Still I think this is a serious thing Apple need to think about on upcoming generations of cases and the phone itself... maybe a ring on the cases (similar to the clear case possibly??)...
Magsafe is 100% here to stay so Apple really need to start thinking about how this can be utilised better going forward.
Apple products causing permanent damage to other Apple products that their designed to be used with is not good at all...
have checked my phones glass a few times now and have yet to notice any sort of ring on the phone itself.
I am using the MagSafe Duo at the moment, I am thinking that possible the round MagSafe puck is more likely to cause more prominent ring than the square MagSafe duo maybe...
Still I think this is a serious thing Apple need to think about on upcoming generations of cases and the phone itself... maybe a ring on the cases (similar to the clear case possibly??)...
Magsafe is 100% here to stay so Apple really need to start thinking about how this can be utilised better going forward.
Apple products causing permanent damage to other Apple products that their designed to be used with is not good at all...
If it’s marks on the cases your referring to, it’s not as bad as it seems really, I have a slight mark on my black leather case but it’s not majorly noticeable if I’m honest...
If it’s in regards to marks on the back of the phone itself, I haven’t experienced this with MagSafe so far and neither has my partner (both the silver and gold 12 pro), so I think this is something which only happens in a small number of instances.
I got my ring protectors in and they seem nice so far. Ive also been using a glass rear screen protector and haven’t noticed any permanent marks using MagSafe for 3 weeks straight now.
this is the rear screen protector
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I think that rear glass screen protector will be all you need to stop any imprint
I've got a Totallee clear case and have used MagSafe charger for 3 - 4 weeks now. No sign of ring yet. Thank you for posting as I was considering purchasing a leather Apple case. I've always wanted one but never took the plunge. For the price of the MagSafe Charger, the Phone and the Case it doesn't seem fair that it causes rings to appear. Just because they show a picture with the ring doesn't make it right.
Just being cheeky but wondering if they made the MagSafe wallet so they could get people to purchase it to cover the ring.
Apple MagSafe charger is poorly designed, the exposed steel ring will leave marks very easily, I've got the belkin 3-1 MagSafe charger, the puck is covered in rubber, had It for just under a year, yet to see any marks on my cases. ? highly recommend it.