[Q] Dust magnet cure - Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi Guys,
I see that the z1 compact is kind of a dust magnet (or at least I have the impression). The other day I was reading a comment that said some interesting stuff:
"to solve the dust magnet problem and fingerprints on the screen I washed it with soap and water. I think it's the static and whatever bit of adhesive that comes on the shipping screen cover thing that you remove."
Unfortunately I do not own the device yet, but I am very curious if the above method works. (mostly the dust magnet part)
Any volunteers ? :fingers-crossed:

I wash mine with soap and water a couple times a week...
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ajbattaglia83 said:
I wash mine with soap and water a couple times a week...
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Any improvement on the screen?
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Doesn't help with fingerprints lol but I don't have a dust problem
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Mine collects some dust in the earpiece/led hole. I haven't washed it at all. I'll do that as soon as I get home.

ajbattaglia83 said:
I wash mine with soap and water a couple times a week...
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thanks for the info (couple of times a week is a lot though)

Gaúcho comedor said:
Mine collects some dust in the earpiece/led hole. I haven't washed it at all. I'll do that as soon as I get home.
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anything new to report ?

Mine collects dust like hell everywhere, really annoying!

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Screen scratched with protector on

I had a screen protector on since day one. Yesterday I went to replace it and when I took it off my screen had about 5 scratches on it... Gorilla glass and screen protector, and still doesn't help lol smh
Anyone else have this happen?
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I hope not, I always take of my phones, have an invisibleshield on this bad boy, if I get a scratch I'll be pissed!
If it makes you feel any better, my glass cracked in two different places from sliding off my chest while I was laying on the floor.
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jonathan3579 said:
If it makes you feel any better, my glass cracked in two different places from sliding off my chest while I was laying on the floor.
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Wow it cracked from like a 2ft slide?
Smh so much for this gorilla glass
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I dropped mine from about 5 feet in the air onto solid concrete. It landed directly on the back side (battery cover) and hardly marked my back casing and nothing happened to the phone at all.
No screen protector or case.
uoY_redruM said:
I dropped mine from about 5 feet in the air onto solid concrete. It landed directly on the back side (battery cover) and hardly marked my back casing and nothing happened to the phone at all.
No screen protector or case.
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Wow red you got lucky.
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Crisisx1 said:
Wow it cracked from like a 2ft slide?
Smh so much for this gorilla glass
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No, it cracked from about a 6 inch slide. That's the worst part about it. There's not a single mark on my phone because it was in a case when it happened. I called Samsung and they have to evaluate whether the damage was caused by me or some sort of manufacturing defect. I'm almost positive they're gonna rule against me despite how ridiculous the circumstances were.
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jonathan3579 said:
No, it cracked from about a 6 inch slide. That's the worst part about it. There's not a single mark on my phone because it was in a case when it happened. I called Samsung and they have to evaluate whether the damage was caused by me or some sort of manufacturing defect. I'm almost positive they're gonna rule against me despite how ridiculous the circumstances were.
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That sucks! What case are you using?
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jonathan3579 said:
No, it cracked from about a 6 inch slide. That's the worst part about it. There's not a single mark on my phone because it was in a case when it happened. I called Samsung and they have to evaluate whether the damage was caused by me or some sort of manufacturing defect. I'm almost positive they're gonna rule against me despite how ridiculous the circumstances were.
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Wow 6 inch fall and it cracked. I've thrown me phone on my bed before from like 6 feet and nothing but then again that's a soft area
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g2uzer said:
That sucks! What case are you using?
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It was just some plastic case that Target (ironically) had on clearance. I kinda regret that decision...
It mostly depend on the point of impact. If you dropped it directly at it's corner, it'll most likely crack. And I feel the screen on this phone cracks way too easily. I've dropped it once on my bed. Luckily the screen didn't crack.
I have minor scratches on my screen from I have no clue what, I've had a case on it since day one and never lay my phone on its front only on the back and it has minor but noticeable scratches. Annoying and very weak GG
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My back also has some nasty scratches but are only visible in direct sunlight its probably from setting it on tables and desks in class
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jonathan3579 said:
No, it cracked from about a 6 inch slide. That's the worst part about it. There's not a single mark on my phone because it was in a case when it happened. I called Samsung and they have to evaluate whether the damage was caused by me or some sort of manufacturing defect. I'm almost positive they're gonna rule against me despite how ridiculous the circumstances were.
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if you goto the galaxy s3 i747 general section there is info on how to replace the front glass. seems easy
I use the otterbox defender series and I have dropped the phone onto big Lots floor from about 5.6 feet and there was not even a mark
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ktetreault14 said:
I use the otterbox defender series and I have dropped the phone onto big Lots floor from about 5.6 feet and there was not even a mark
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Yep Otterbox defender for me too. Well worth the money.
zer0trip said:
Yep Otterbox defender for me too. Well worth the money.
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Xs 3! , dont care if it adds to much bulk, I work construction so definitely worth it
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js2021 said:
if you goto the galaxy s3 i747 general section there is info on how to replace the front glass. seems easy
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I just looked at that thread. I'm gonna definitely mow it over and see if I can find a little more info. Thank you!
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Those reporting scratches with a screen protection could you please let us know which skin you were or are using?
First it was some regular screen protector that came from the mobile I believe now I put on stealth shield screen protector
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My sgs3 survive sevond floor drop

Just drop my phone from second floor window. Slipped out my shirt pocked when i was trying to reach something
Hit asphalt driveway and fell apart (battery and bavk cover ) beside some scratches on body screen and glass in one pice and works without any problems
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Wait so the screen didn't shatter?!?! That's insane lol
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Show pics!
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Im gona send some pics later. I was thinking that nothing left from the screen
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It can be dropped from 2ft to a carpet floor and get a crack. I've dropped it on tile from about 3 ft and nothing happened. Two stories is outrageous though haha, any case or anything on it?
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dude go buy a scratcher pronto! before your luck balances out! ask a girl to show her titties! do everything! lol
I would not want to drop my phone from 4ft let alone a second floor drop..
U mind trying to drop it from third floor lol?
That was accident usualy i have it on otterbox on belt clip. But i was off work so i took it out the case. I wad tfuing to reach for something that fell in to gutter and my phone slipped out from my shirt pocket. I tought it gone. But survive. Pics tomm morning
Ps. I played lottery , mega millions tonight. Maybe it was a sd ighn
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piciu82 said:
That was accident usualy i have it on otterbox on belt clip. But i was off work so i took it out the case. I wad tfuing to reach for something that fell in to gutter and my phone slipped out from my shirt pocket. I tought it gone. But survive. Pics tomm morning
Ps. I played lottery , mega millions tonight. Maybe it was a sd ighn
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Think the fall borked your keyboard man
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piciu82 said:
That was accident usualy i have it on otterbox on belt clip. But i was off work so i took it out the case. I wad tfuing to reach for something that fell in to gutter and my phone slipped out from my shirt pocket. I tought it gone. But survive. Pics tomm morning
Ps. I played lottery , mega millions tonight. Maybe it was a sd ighn
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You get lucky one never twice in a row let us know if you win and if you do so and decide to buy the swarovski s3 send me your old
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Was it a two story window in a Barbie house? The housing of my first GS3 cracked from about two feet up onto carpet, you sir are a lucky guy.
shahkam said:
You get lucky one never twice in a row let us know if you win and if you do so and decide to buy the swarovski s3 send me your old
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One is better than none!
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today might be an S3 mercy day!
first day of ownership and i drop my phone from a 3.5 ~ 4' height on a carpeted floor. Thank God nothing happened but knowing how bad my luck is i was expecting the worse when i picked it up.
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One is better than none!
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Yeah i guess
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So apparently the glass on these shatter easy. I keep a commuter series otter box on mine 24/7. Would it help prevent the screen cracking? Maybe cushion it. Or do I need to invent a see thru metal screen protector?
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fateownzyou3 said:
So apparently the glass on these shatter easy. I keep a commuter series otter box on mine 24/7. Would it help prevent the screen cracking? Maybe cushion it. Or do I need to invent a see thru metal screen protector?
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The otter box should do..
I have bought an incipio case really love the look it gives and doesnt make it too heavy ..
However it is a damn dust magnet thats the only downside :/
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Keeping it clean

I'm sure that others out there have had this same problem. You love your S4 flip cover but hate how dirty it gets inside. Well I just found the solution. Rubbing alcohol! I know it sounds weird but I just tried it and it worked great. I can't take credit, I wish I could. I found an article on Life Hacker about cleaning microfiber couches with it and thought I'd give it a try. Mine was filthy and now looks way better. Any cleaning (even just water) seams to diminish the color a little, but its much better then dirty. I personally had quit using mine but now its happily back on my phone. Hope this helps someone else.
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Just for those wondering, the smell goes away completely after it dries.
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I use alcohol swabs to clean my phone all the time good stuff most definitely gets grease and crap off the screen too and dries extremely fast. Good call man
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dorkdotcom74 said:
I'm sure that others out there have had this same problem. You love your S4 flip cover but hate how dirty it gets inside. Well I just found the solution. Rubbing alcohol! I know it sounds weird but I just tried it and it worked great. I can't take credit, I wish I could. I found an article on Life Hacker about cleaning microfiber couches with it and thought I'd give it a try. Mine was filthy and now looks way better. Any cleaning (even just water) seams to diminish the color a little, but its much better then dirty. I personally had quit using mine but now its happily back on my phone. Hope this helps someone else.
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rubbing alcohol is usually your best friend when it comes to cleaning any type of electronics.
Using to clean my glass protector ..
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Who would of thought fabric too. Especially something as delicate as microfiber.
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Permanent screen smudge

Hi, I was planning to sell my n2 to get the 3,it's in perfect condition with every accessory still in its packaging, however i think i won't get much on it since i have huge smudge on the top left of the screen. I dunno what caused it but I'm thinking it's due to playing tennis game on it a bit. Has anyone else experienced this?
Any solution?
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Here's a pic, now there's two of them
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... Anyone? This is a real let down
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Have never seen such a thing
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skivnit said:
Hi, I was planning to sell my n2 to get the 3,it's in perfect condition with every accessory still in its packaging, however i think i won't get much on it since i have huge smudge on the top left of the screen. I dunno what caused it but I'm thinking it's due to playing tennis game on it a bit. Has anyone else experienced this?
Any solution?
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Those are finger marks, you're right that it's caused by games. Notice there's 3 areas affected, where the directional pad is and where I'd assume there's buttons A and B in that game. And that's why I use a screen protector. If you don't then you can get the glass replaced, not recommended as it's not 100% safe.
It's probably the oleo phobic coating rubbed out in those areas. They do sell oleophobic replacement kits online. Try it out.
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abbott10k said:
Those are finger marks, you're right that it's caused by games. Notice there's 3 areas affected, where the directional pad is and where I'd assume there's buttons A and B in that game. And that's why I use a screen protector. If you don't then you can get the glass replaced, not recommended as it's not 100% safe.
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Then what's the point of having a smartphone if I can't play games on it without using a screen protector? This is disappointing
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skivnit said:
Then what's the point of having a smartphone if I can't play games on it without using a screen protector? This is disappointing
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come now, it's a phone and not a suite of armour. anything subjected to daily rubbing in 1 certain spot will show wear and tear. Your logic is disappointing
abbott10k said:
come now, it's a phone and not a suite of armour. anything subjected to daily rubbing in 1 certain spot will show wear and tear. Your logic is disappointing
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The phone is a year old, if that's what's disappointing
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skivnit said:
The phone is a year old, if that's what's disappointing
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well then, good luck with that.

Sony ACX2 QX10/QX100 Case for Lens Style Camera and Xperia Z1

Has anyone else had quality problems with this case? Had this about 2 weeks now and it's been in my pocket on its own with nothing else and the corners have broken off and now there is a massive crack along the back of the case. Not what I expected from a piece of official kit, would not recommend anyone buying this item at all. See photos
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Contacted sony and was told I contacted the wrong people as is comes under camcorder and cameras not mobile phones and accessories? So now I have to contact them yet again to explain.
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From that link we posted, when you click on Cameras & Camcorders, it brings you here: http://bit.ly/1hb5zoJ where you can either call or email Support. If you don't want to call, please fill out the support request form. Many thanks.
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englishmale said:
Has anyone else had quality problems with this case? Had this about 2 weeks now and it's been in my pocket on its own with nothing else and the corners have broken off and now there is a massive crack along the back of the case. Not what I expected from a piece of official kit, would not recommend anyone buying this item at all. See photos
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I had the same thing happen. I didn't even carry mine in my pocket, and yet I had a corner break off within two weeks of getting it. I basically decided that this case is a piece of junk. I was also expecting better quality from an OEM case. I ended up getting this one... http://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-Fash...kaging/dp/B00IHT4DQS/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top . It doesn't have the lens attachment, but it's held up well for over a month.
I bought one as well and it broke after a few days of use. First it had cracks then the bottom corners broke off. Don't buy this!
Has anyone had any problems with the white case or is it just the black one?
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White one is just as bad. I got one and after just few days the corners started cracking.
englishmale said:
Has anyone had any problems with the white case or is it just the black one?
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I got both colour
They r all the same
Cracked without colliding
And chipped off when i was pulling my z1 from pocket.
Yep its rubbish quality and always felt as though the sharp edges were scratching the Z1 upon installation or removal. So neatly cut out the attachment part and merely glued it to a TPU case, its not 100% perfect but it is better than the spring loaded jaws.

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