Comments on: iPhone 3GS Suffering Heat Discoloration?

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:26:47 +0000

I have a iPhone 3GS WHITE and i got a black leather case from ebay. had it on for about 3 weeks then took it out of the case to clean it and there was a 1 inch thick black streak going all the way down the back of the case. I tryed the magic eraser, soap everything i could think of. I then tryed VODKA rubbed it with a micro fiber cloth for about 45 min. ITS JUST LIKE BRAND NEW. IF ANYONE HAS AN ISSUE WITH THIS USE VODKA. doesent rub any of the writing off nothing my iPhone looks brand new and i threw out the crappy leather case

By: trimi

trimi — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:30:45 +0000

I have the same problem with discolorating… I just bought my iPhone 3 days ago… Im so fukin dissapointed. I paid 600 Euros and this fuking thing happened.

By: Billy

Billy — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:05:27 +0000

That’s the thing. I’m meant to get a 16GB White iPhone 3GS this thursday and was wondering, IF it did turn pink or any other type of colour, would Apple let me replace it?

By: Franchise

Franchise — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:35:28 +0000

This heat discoloration is really ugly to look at. I can’t even look at my iPhone, espicailly for a cean type of person I am. Will apple let me swap it out for a new one?

By: Kimochi

Kimochi — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:40:05 +0000

wheather this is a real problem to the white 3Gs or not, i m still glad i got a white. the only difference in the hardware is just the back plate’s color, if there is a problem when apple make these babies, it will happen to all devices black and white. at least i can see the discoloration on mine (white), black ones should be worrying cuz u’ll still be using it when there is a problem

By: shane

shane — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:42:21 +0000

is the white i phone white on the front and back or just the back?

By: Cody

Cody — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:52:32 +0000

I seen a YouTube review where a guy used his iPhone 3GS for about 10 days and his battery increased each day. i guess you need to “break in” the battery lol. But i’m getting an iPhone, and praying this wont happen.

By: Joseph Kim

Joseph Kim — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:35:31 +0000

I just got the new iPhone 3GS 32GB White and for some reason, the battery has been draining really quickly and my iPhone does get burning hot at some times when it’s not even in use.

By: Bent24

Bent24 — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:33:38 +0000

I also have the white 32 gb 3gs and have no red pink marks show up. It does get warm sometime but no issues. My wife’s 16 gb 3gs black does get warmer dare I say hotter. Regarding comments about color or being a man and carrying a white phone… Please the people who always say something are people with “little man syndrome or other complex” I love this white phone…. Damn it’s sexy!!!!! The wife feels the same regarding her black Iphone. To each is own.

By: Johnny Tran

Johnny Tran — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:46:49 +0000

but yeah… I have heating problem and the battery drain out so quick… I always have to carry the usb cable with me all the time… that’s so annoying for real… if the any possible chance can I return the phone a get something better? honestly… I love iphone… everything quick in the palm.. but the battery life is so terrible…..

By: Johnny Tran

Johnny Tran — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:44:43 +0000

are you guys serious… i’m nervous now… I have a defected white iphone and I just exchanged another one last week… Now yall freak me out.. I just like white for stylist… now it converting to pink….. what the heck

By: ff11

ff11 — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:53:24 +0000

@Smartiphoneuser, instead of turning off all the features of the iPhone, why don't we just carry around a some wood, matches and a blanket so we can communicate by smoke signals?

We aren't getting a phone with all these features so we can turn off the features.

By: Tom S

Tom S — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:53:58 +0000

anybody is says white is for girls is an idiot.

By: Coolbell

Coolbell — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:52:25 +0000

With reference to the iPhone and overheating. I have the 3g have done for almost a year. Since 3.0 I have experienced really bad battery life and the iPhone becomes very hot Which it never did on 2.0+ software even when charging. I often get a very hot phone with 3g off and just using an app such as facebook. Concerns me slightly.

By: analog spirit

analog spirit — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:39:58 +0000

The discoloration on that white iPhone makes it look like it had been kept inside some type of rubber casing, and the color somehow rubbed off or bled into the plastic. Is that possible with certain makes and models of aftermarket external rubber casings?

By: Jesh

Jesh — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:39:13 +0000

my iphone gets very hot when its in the car, i have no discoloring, no fast battery draining and yes im a guy with a white iPhone. haha

By: kuld33p

kuld33p — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:55:14 +0000

It may be because this user had put his/her phone somewhere near the heat.. otherwise why the millions other who bought are not complaining.

By: Smartiphoneuser

Smartiphoneuser — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:51:37 +0000

If you guys are all having problems with your battery draining try turning your 3G,WiFi, and your Gps and only turning them on when you need them. My battery now lasts five times longer than it did before

By: Kona

Kona — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:25:43 +0000

On another note…Can someone figure out how to connect a Flash Drive thru USB to the iphone for added space. Sort of an external drive. Please let me know if this is already available. Many Thanks

By: Natethagreat

Natethagreat — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:13:00 +0000

Nothing cleaner than a white iPhone stop hating cause you black iPhone users are to nasty to keep it clean. White iPhones are god like that’s right god like.

By: Jeremy Sikora

Jeremy Sikora — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:32:58 +0000

@Icebike, I could not agree more. Exactly what I thought when I saw the picture.

By: icebike

icebike — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:24:51 +0000

@Rene: Is that image above photoshopped due to lack of an actual image?

The reason I ask is because the pattern does not correspond with any of the heat producing elements inside the phone.

This looks more like something that happened when someone set it on a very hot surface, baked it in the sun, or something similar.

If you look at tear down photos, there is nothing near the camera or bottom edge that produces enough heat.

If you ask me, this is the result of abuse of some sort.

By: Joe McG

Joe McG — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:48:59 +0000

@Bruno

LMAO!!!!! I seriously just fell on the floor laughing!!!

By: Jeuke

Jeuke — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:19:34 +0000

Hello folks, my new 3gs battery was draining also. I took it back to apple and they gave me some BS about something but when I asked for my cash refund they found a way to replace it. I have been keeping the new one next to the charger so I don’t know if its any better, I only know that the first one died in my pocket. NOT GOOD considering my previous iphone never came close to fully draining. If this one doesn’t work out I’m taking it back and asking for a refund, switch to T-Mobile

By: Bruno

Bruno — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:38:45 +0000

@Joe McG

Stop hiding behind your iPhone. By the way, it’s no iPhone but here’s Arnie and a white phone for the record: http://bit.ly/WXdEu

Sucka

By: Dan Hawk

Dan Hawk — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:34:00 +0000

Interesting that none of the above coments have anything to do with iPhone discoloration?

By: CuseMan2008

CuseMan2008 — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:28:29 +0000

Smartphones are for smart people… Not idiots like Barry who don’t know the difference between your and you’re.

By: CuseMan2008

CuseMan2008 — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:26:48 +0000

Whatever you say Barry Manilow

By: Brad

Brad — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:25:49 +0000

Instead of Invisible Shield get BodyGuardz because they are actually better feeling and they give you 2 sets for the same price.

By: Moe

Moe — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:17:24 +0000

If you have an iPhone then buy Invisble Shield I got one and it works really good.

The installation is easy!

By: only1jonarius

only1jonarius — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:16:51 +0000

nxt yrs iohone I want white. currently have clean black 3g…time for a change of scenary.

By: Joe McG

Joe McG — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:09:06 +0000

Please ask yourself, would Arnold use a white phone? Nope, cuz it makes you a little Girly Man!!!!

I got your back, BarryL.

By: MSF

MSF — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:45:19 +0000

Real men wear pink! Real men carry white iPhones!

By: Bruno

Bruno — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:40:51 +0000

@ BarryL,

In regarding your comment... if the color of your phone determines your sexuality or your cool factor, you were obviously an insecure sally or a fruit, and hiding behind the color of your iPhone prove your manhood/manliness.

By: BarryL

BarryL — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:29:18 +0000

Uhm if you have a white iphone and your a dude thats like owning a pink tshirt. LOL white iphones are for sissys and girls. Black is where its at.

By: Natethagreat

Natethagreat — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:26:08 +0000

I haven’t had any serious battery issues with my white 16 gig 3gs or overheating issues either, but my keyboard won’t turn at all I guess i’ll have to go find sone tech support or something lol.

By: CuseMan2008

CuseMan2008 — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:16:24 +0000

Even with push turned off it still drains fast.

By: CuseMan2008

CuseMan2008 — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:15:01 +0000

I wasn’t exactly impressed with the color of the white 3GS to begin with. It’s not a clean, crisp white… More like a white t-shirt that’s been washed. Heat hasn’t been an issue for me with the 16GB – just battery drain, like Chris said. For heavy/frequent on the go users, you’re screwed if you don’t keep some type of charger with you.

By: Dodswm

Dodswm — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:13:14 +0000

@Mr E – you’d need 2 iPhones for that, for even grilling

By: Michael Denney

Michael Denney — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:12:04 +0000

If your battery is draining that fast then there is certainly something wrong.

Try turning any "push", "fetch", or "exchange" type of services off and see if this stops the quick drain.

By: Mr E

Mr E — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:04:04 +0000

@Chris Im having the same issue….idk I’ve tried everything and Apple never returned my email…I’m guessing this is the new Geogre Foreman feature

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:44:48 +0000

I have the same thing, 32GB White 3GS. I notice the battery drains extremely fast. At a rate of 1% each minute. The heating issue gets really warm for me.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:38:07 +0000

This really freaks me out since I got a white 32 GB 3GS.

I'm sure Apple would cover it though. The pains of being an early adopter i guess.