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Repair, disassembly, and troubleshooting information for the iPhone 16, released September 20th, 2024. It features a 6.1" OLED display, a 48 MP dual-camera system, and USB-C port. Successor to the iPhone 15.

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How remove polish smude on screen?

Hello everyone.

I had a scratch on my screen that I tried to get polished in a repair store. Didn't do anything. Ended up putting a screen protector on it. Removed the screen protector today and I see that where the repair guy tried polishing it that there is a smudge that I can't get off, not with 70 nor 100% isoprop alcohol. Is there anything I can do? It isn't really visible unless I put a bright light on it but it kinda bothers me :)

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Sounds like the coating got damaged, if that's the case there is little you can do to repair that, only masking it like putting on a screen protector.

To properly fix will require a new display assembly iPhone 16 Screen and here the guide iPhone 16 Screen Replacement

Replace a scratched or cracked front panel glass digitizer screen or a malfunctioning Super Retina XDR OLED display. Image

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iPhone 16 Screen

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I'm guessing the oleophobic coating on the glass got polished off; that's the coating that helps the glass resist fingerprints. I haven't tried this, but there are kits you can buy that are supposed to restore that coating; that's what I'd try if it was my phone. Do a search for oleophobic coating online and you should come up with plenty of choices. Here's one that came up that looks interesting to me.

Amazon.com: ProofTech OLEOPEL Oleophobic Coating Kit for 3 Applications - Anti Fingerprint Wipe On Liquid for All Smartphones Tablets Smart Watches Glasses Camera Lenses and Touch Screens - Bottle : Health & Household

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@dadibrokeit Already had anything like this and did reapplying an oleo coating fix it?

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Again, I haven't had any experience with it, but others have. In fact, it turns out there's an iFixit guide to applying it!

How to Restore or Apply an Oleophobic Coating

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