iPhone 7 Plus MB - strange circle scratch marks issue?

[nonchalant]

Honestly I just used household cleaning chemicals like someone stated above and it took the suction cup circle marks off completely. Although a couple have returned faintly a month later so I probably need to clean it again.

 

[Cristafury]

Honestly I just used household cleaning chemicals like someone stated above and it took the suction cup circle marks off completely. Although a couple have returned faintly a month later so I probably need to clean it again.

Do you mind I ask which product you've used? Do you notice if the chemicals did any damage to other parts of the surface??

I found a blemish on my Matt black that wasnt there when I 1st got it.. looks like a scratch, but not. the surface is still smooth, and the blemish has a white tint to it. Can only be seen at an angle under light... it's not bad, but it's nagging at me. -_-

 

[reyalP]

When I look at those pictures I hear the X-Files music playing. Seriously, try cleaning it with a microfiber cloth and if it still has issues take it to the Apple store.

 

[Bhs1975]

Circlegate

 

[Brian N]

Honestly I just used household cleaning chemicals like someone stated above and it took the suction cup circle marks off completely. Although a couple have returned faintly a month later so I probably need to clean it again.

Yeah mine reappear fairly quickly. Like a couple minutes if I rub it with my finger where I know the circles are.

When I look at those pictures I hear the X-Files music playing. Seriously, try cleaning it with a microfiber cloth and if it still has issues take it to the Apple store.

I have cleaned it multiple times with a MF. It goes away but it's only temporary. It's definitely something in the finish.

When I took it to the Apple Store they said they would not do anything about it since it's a cosmetic issue. Honestly they thought I had done it myself. That I used a suction cup mount on the phone or something. I honestly think this issue might be more widespread because it only happens with those who run the phone naked and gets finger prints on it. Or maybe this batch was effected. But most people run cases so will never notice. It's just annoying because I'm stuck with this manufacturer defect. I couldn't replicate the issue on any other of the phones they had on display either.

 

[Brandon Hobart]

The images seem creepy... Did you examine the mobile carefully when it was delivered to you??? I can't figure out what have created such similar circles on your iPhone You should try out cleaning it with a soft piece of cloth or immediately contact Apple for the replacement.