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stevey83 OP t1_ixi0ytj wrote

Follow on from another post, this is how much my camera pics up daily! I did have a plastic protector around it, but they break to easily.

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Aash_j t1_ixi3r2h wrote

What work do you do OP?

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stevey83 OP t1_ixi60xq wrote

Replying to Aash_j (#634,306)

Welding and metal work. I do a lot of grinding and there’s always general metal dust about. I also wear an Apple Watch and the speakers are totally full of rust and the mic doesn’t work!

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Both_Pie_3852 t1_ixif5zf wrote

I’m also a metal fabricator and my camera looks the same every day. I use a q-tip to clean around the lens. Also my charging port broke due to shavings getting in there. Luckily I can still charge magnetically.

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phixional t1_ixifkzv wrote

I would not be keeping my phone around if that was happening, but that’s just me.

I also work with steel, I have zero issues though.

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Odder1 t1_ixiiru2 wrote

Replying to stevey83 (#634,512)

Apple may replace the apple watch for free, but it depends on how you tell them about the damage. Only reason they would end up replacing it for free is if it is in warranty, and you just tell them you don't know why the microphone died lol

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stevey83 OP t1_ixijjbs wrote

Replying to Odder1 (#635,824)

Well it’s in quite poor condition tbh, screen scratched all over, and it’s about 4 years old! I’d love an ultra, but would get ruined in my job. My current series 4 works fine though, apart from said issues!

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Odder1 t1_ixijw8w wrote

Replying to stevey83 (#635,902)

The Ultra's Sapphire glass should scratch less than your series 4 (unless you are using a n S4 with sapphire glass already)

But, it is more prone to shattering. The raised lip and flat glass helps with this, and the speakers are much bigger, too. Don't know if the Microphone would hold up though, I don't work where my watch is exposed to fine metal particles. Guess I should consider myself lucky lol

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Material-Ratio7342 t1_ixikcy2 wrote

Can some cardio doctors explain how bad this being close to a family member with a peace maker implant ?

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MrPhil17 t1_ixj2277 wrote

The following day:

Hi Reddit, my OIS doesn't work anymore. What can I do?

/s

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maryberry28 t1_ixj3fu2 wrote

Wish I saw this sooner…

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abrahamisaninja t1_ixje3lh wrote

Replying to stevey83 (#634,512)

my dad is an ornamental welder and I got him one of those dust proof otterbox cases and it works super well. Back when we used flip phones, he would go through them pretty often because that metal dust absolutely fucks up anything with a magnet. Anyway, I would consider getting one of those if you dont already have one.

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authenticblob t1_ixjke2h wrote

Same happens with my phone! I work around mechanics so I get a lot of metal on my phone. I even have one of those camera covers and somehow it still attracts metal

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jaystorm34 t1_ixjkhwj wrote

I had this same exact experience with my XR today cause I was grinding down welds all day, the steel dust has ruined my charging port so I have a cheap wireless charger at work to charge it and i keep my 14 pro at home away from steel

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SadQuarter3128 t1_ixjqdfi wrote

It's just the iPhone has an iris That's all Not a big deal

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kimbolll t1_ixjqur5 wrote

That can’t be good to have right next to my balls everyday, right?

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Horace3210 t1_ixjr7z7 wrote

Another phone got poisoned by palladium

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BroMan-Z t1_ixjthyj wrote

I stopped setting my phone down at the plant first time this happened to me.

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beanie_0 t1_ixjuso9 wrote

I’m guessing its attracted to the magnets in the phone / camera?

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SilentGods- t1_ixk40dw wrote

I also found this out I’m a welder.

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kejok t1_ixk42wn wrote

Well, that image stabilization aint stabilize itself

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midoripeach9 t1_ixk4y83 wrote

Omg! This is worse than my nightmares

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nagokart t1_ixk57zs wrote

Replying to stevey83 (#634,040)

I work with welders/fabricators and I had the same problem as you. I ended up with this case. My previous cases would get scratched up around the magsafe area. This one has been holding up very well so far and keeps burrs off of the camera as well.

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yummm_ t1_ixk84s1 wrote

Wooly Willy

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mmuttakii t1_ixkn18i wrote

And that my friend is why I got a Google phone

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WalrusSwarm t1_ixko9gb wrote

Pro Tip: Hot Glue Stick + Lighter. Melt the end and apply to metal shavings/dust/chips stick to magnets 🧲.

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Kxcho t1_ixkwre0 wrote

That’s actually a Symbiote waiting to latch onto your hand dude.

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youdontknowaarp t1_ixl84l9 wrote

i work as a sandblaster and the same thing happens to mine even when in my coveralls

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DoDaHero t1_ixlavah wrote

I get a small piece of gorilla tape and stick it to the metal shavings and they all come off. I do it on the air pods case though but should work for you too!

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stevey83 OP t1_ixlpcuu wrote

Replying to yigitpiyale (#646,808)

I think I’ll need to buy a case which covers the whole phone completely. Problem is I’ve had cases like this before and then you can’t hear the phone ring.

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n0rpie t1_ixlvrb8 wrote

Replying to stevey83 (#634,512)

Take high pressure air and blow out charge port and speakers. I thought my speakers were dying and charge port broken but it was just Metall powder stuck everywhere from work

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n0rpie t1_ixm1m0k wrote

Replying to Both_Pie_3852 (#649,086)

I have know idea how much really. I’ve got those connections hanging around my work to just plug in a handle and blow clean my clothes etc

It’s safe enough to use on myself at least but I don’t know how much psi

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vrcf1 t1_ixm6mkm wrote

Definitely pubes left while watching ‘the’ Canadian website

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