HTC One Black, Aluminum edges wearing to silver.

[obnpolo]

Is anyone else using the HTC One having this problem? I've had the phone for 8 days, and I can see the corners are starting to wear from black to a shiny silver. Sprint is allowing me 14 days to return, so I might have to make a change.

 

[Golfdriver97]

Is anyone else using the HTC One having this problem? I've had the phone for 8 days, and I can see the corners are starting to wear from black to a shiny silver. Sprint is allowing me 14 days to return, so I might have to make a change.

Not bashing the device, but that is essentially painted aluminum. Eventually it will flake off, chip, etc. Seems a shame too, the black looks really sleek.

 

[jsntrenkler]

Not that it helps but I experienced the same with my iPhone 5. One of the reasons I was happy with the white one.

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[madlaw1071]

The Stealth Black is perhaps the nicest looking phone I've ever seen but I got 2 silvers for the reasons stated by OP.

 

[dre22era]

I am on my 2nd black one as the back scratches easy
This metal was definitely dipped in black pvt and is not a natural coat so it will scratch, chip & fade easily.

 

[bembol]

Black is amazing but you really have to take care of it. My first car was Black and it was a PITA.

Both One & S4 looks amazing, when I pre-ordered my S4 I really wanted it.

 

[MikeDubC]

Not bashing the device, but that is essentially painted aluminum. Eventually it will flake off, chip, etc. Seems a shame too, the black looks really sleek.

It is anodized, not painted. Get your facts straight.

OP, can you post some photos? I want to see this. This was a concern for me in getting a black one.

 

[Shonna McCarty]

So when deciding to get the S3 and HTC one- I went away from the HTC because people said the battery wasn't as good- those of you that have it other than the chipping do you guys like the HTC one?

 

[aokusman]

So when deciding to get the S3 and HTC one- I went away from the HTC because people said the battery wasn't as good- those of you that have it other than the chipping do you guys like the HTC one?

Love it. Only issue is the unresponsive buttons.

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[sejgiul]

It will be anodized. This means that small bumps or very light scratches are immediately visible. Not a very good choice for a phone that's in and out of your pocket, on tables etc. Clear anodizing would have been better.

If it bugs you a lot, use a black permanent marker to touch it up. It's an old engineering trick.

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[Gator352]

Love it. Only issue is the unresponsive buttons.

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Sprint's buttons are fine now with the new update.

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It will be anodized. This means that small bumps or very light scratches are immediately visible. Not a very good choice for a phone that's in and out of your pocket, on tables etc. Clear anodizing would have been better.

If it bugs you a lot, use a black permanent marker to touch it up. It's an old engineering trick.

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The thin tip sharpie works wonders!

 

[aokusman]

Sprint's buttons are fine now with the new update.

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The thin tip sharpie works wonders!

I'm on Att.

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[aandrew610]

My evo 3d had the same issue I never was able to cure it from happening
sent from my galaxy s4

 

[bigrey81]

Buttons are great especially post update

 

[Johnny Roberts]

Yikes.

 

[Golfdriver97]

It is anodized, not painted. Get your facts straight.

OP, can you post some photos? I want to see this. This was a concern for me in getting a black one.

Actually, a dye added during the anodizing process.

 

[badbrad17]

My friends iphone 5 did the same thing.

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[Kevin OQuinn]

There's like four different topics being discussed, which isn't ok.

OP, can you post some pictures please for those of us that are curious?

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[obnpolo]

I'll post some this afternoon when I snag a camera, keep posted. I apologize for the delay on those that are waiting to see.

 

[cgardnervt]

I my self got the silver one. Glad I do not have this problem! However the black one looks pretty awesome too. I would also like to see some pictures. I remember my HOX had coloring issues with becoming stained easy. Glad we don't have that issue this time around!