I'm starting to suspect that the new Spigen cases are actually having bad reaction with iPhones.. First this chipping issue, then two users from other forum had the iPhone and regulatory wordings coming off, both users using Spigen cases as well..
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iPhone 6(S)/Plus iPhone 6s Plus aluminium chipping
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I've used the Spigen case with my new Silver 6S Plus. There is no paint chipping or wording worn away.
Doubt it's got to do with the case. My new replacement is starting to show a very very small little chip near the headphone jack. It's not an area covered by the case. I hope it doesn't propagate further, not in the mood of talking to Apple again to get it replaced.
naw, the other guy had the Gold 6s.. Just a lil concerned if Spigen cases would have been the cause as all my caes are actually from them lol.
It might also be due to the new material and anodization as UnboxTherapy from YouTube pointed out in a video that the 6s has thicker anodization and 7000 series aluminum are actually more susceptible to corrosion due to the presence of zinc.
Btw, I doubt this issue would show up in Silver iPhones since it's supposed to be the raw colour of that material and not anodized?
It might also be due to the new material and anodization as UnboxTherapy from YouTube pointed out in a video that the 6s has thicker anodization and 7000 series aluminum are actually more susceptible to corrosion due to the presence of zinc.
Btw, I doubt this issue would show up in Silver iPhones since it's supposed to be the raw colour of that material and not anodized?
All iPhones are anodized. There is no raw aluminum except for a few seconds after being melted down or mined from the Earth, unless it's painted with clear paints (such as automotive clear coat). Aluminum in the presence of oxygen anodizes itself (anodization is not unlike rusting with iron; it is alumina or aluminum oxide, Al203, and then has additives for coloration).
I believe it's happening. However, the fault is not with Apple, but rather the user. I know a few people that have the RG colored 6S and theirs do not have any chipping issues at all. Their phones look like new, even those who don't keep it in a case.
I have said many times...my usage pattern DID NOT change during my transition from 6 Plus to my 6s Plus. And I'm a CAREFUL user.
If previously my 6 Plus can survive my usage patterns and still be in a pristine condition, I see no reason why the 6s Plus couldn't.
Unless you have proof, otherwise you can't just say it definitely isn't Apple's fault.
Forget it bro, quit proving your point to delusioned iSheeps.. It's always your fault and Apple's perfect, there's no way they could have made mistakes. Hail
!Exactly. Just like the iSheep said we were chipping our iPhone 5 lmao. And holding our iPhone 4 wrong.Forget it bro, quit proving your point to delusioned iSheeps.. It's always your fault and Apple's perfect, there's no way they could have made mistakes. Hail
"My iPhone 5 is chipped right out of the box"
This forum: "it's your fault! You didn't wear gloves when using it!"
Proof? Show me where this is a wide spread issue and I'll gladly say it's Apples fault. I've looked on multiple sites and this is the only one that I've seen maybe 2 users with this issue, yourself included. Until I see multiple others who have the paint chip issue with the RG model specifically, I'll continue to voice my opinion that it's a user problem and not one that needs to be widely addressed by Apple.
Oh, and there is no need for you to use CAPS in your post. My eyes are fine, thank you.
The iPhone 5 did have paint chip issues and Apple did admit that there was a problem with the SG model by fixing this with the 5S models. Thank you for proving my point, though. That Apple does correct issues when there are wide spread customers who have the same related issue. It's no different than the 6/6+ bending problems. Apple fixed this as well with the 6S/6S Plus. The bending issues were demonstrated on multiple sites, by many users, unlike this RG paint chip issue by only two people on here.
If anything, it's probably more likely to do with the new pink coating rather than anything you're doing. Quick question - do you work in an area with (relatively) high humidity? Or does the phone spend any time in humid areas (in the same room while you shower, etc)?
It may actually be corrosion, not chipping, which could suggest there is a problem with the RG coating. If you look carefully at the photos you can see that the problems are only with non-chamfered cuts. Cuts that have been chamfered (mic hole, speaker holes) are fine.
So please show me exactly where Apple announced it was going to be repairing people's iPhone 5 units with a defective coating free of charge (which must be defective because they "fixed" it?). Same goes for the bending.
Apple generally only releases REPs when there's some reason to do so. Normally some sort of pending legal threat (a la AMD). Even then, more often than not they replace the faulty parts with the same faulty parts (MacBook Top Case chipping anyone?).
Please show me exactly where in my post above that I stated Apple was going to replace iPhone 5's. What I said is that the paint chip issue was fixed with the iPhone 5S. Apple has been good about replacing 6 and 6 Plus iPhones that were legitimately bent through no fault of the owner.
Hi. I stay in Singapore. Humidity is always high around here. Like 80-90% all the time.
Yes only the non-chamfered edges are having issues. You're right that chamfered edges (mic hole and speaker holes) are pretty much pristine.
Firstly, a lot of people get a new 6s/6s Plus and immediately put it into a cover and never take it off again. And secondly, not everybody is as attentive to details as me.
So it's not surprising if this IS indeed an issue with the anodising process of the new 7k series aluminium, just that no other users are actively checking.
Hence the reason I'm posting here. To get people to take off cover to check and inspect and see if it's widespread or just super isolated cases.
Previous issues are all pretty obvious and in-your-face. Like bending, it's pretty obvious isn't it? And like the faulty sleep/wake button of the 5. Also something you can't possibly miss. How about the antenna issue on the 4? You can't possibly miss that too. But this issue is much subtler.
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Oh man that sucks. Singapore's humidity IS an enemy to many things. Hopefully it's not due to that though.
Considering that Singapore is pretty much an iPhone country (exaggeration, but you get the idea), can you check with your friends or whatnot to see if they have similar experience? Maybe it's color specific.
Hopefully it's not due to that though.Considering that Singapore is pretty much an iPhone country (exaggeration, but you get the idea), can you check with your friends or whatnot to see if they have similar experience? Maybe it's color specific.
The paint chip issue with iPhone 5 on the SG model was an issue right out of the box. So yeah, that was an in your face kind of issue as you mention here.
Oh man that sucks. Singapore's humidity IS an enemy to many things.
Considering that Singapore is pretty much an iPhone country (exaggeration, but you get the idea), can you check with your friends or whatnot to see if they have similar experience? Maybe it's color specific.
from singapore as well, getting minor chips. space grey 6s. used an ultra hybrid when i first got my phone until i took it out to clean and realised the chips.
that's concerning.. care to show photos? Rocking a Space Grey with Neo Hybrid EX Metal here.. Is your Ultra Hybrid the new version or 2014 version?
Oh man that sucks. Singapore's humidity IS an enemy to many things.
Considering that Singapore is pretty much an iPhone country (exaggeration, but you get the idea), can you check with your friends or whatnot to see if they have similar experience? Maybe it's color specific.
http://www.dailytech.com/Analysis+i...nstead+of+7000+Series+Alloys/article37405.htm
Found this article dating back June this year debating on whether Apple will use 6013 or 7075 aluminium for the upcoming iPhone 6s.
And indeed, corrosion is a concern for 7075 aluminium due to the higher content of zinc which is more susceptible to corrosion.
So to all the people out there that says it can't possibly be apple's fault, think again. You guys stay in countries with low humidity, helping to reduce the chances of corrosion. But unfortunately I live in Singapore where humidity is high all year round.
My chips are very very minor compared to TS considering it's 3 weeks old as well. but may or may not get worse.
changed from ultra hybrid ( new ) to apple silicon case after I saw the chips.
