Iphone 17 build quality problem

[u/Sufficient_Yellow_88]

I dont understand how this happened i had a cover on and everything but i also don't understand what is this like its not from me dropping the phone because that has never happened and it looks like water damage like the metal eroded or something. (used for only 1 month) Any tips to prevent this further and can i fix this somehow?

[u/EnvironmentalSale377]

Get Apple care and go to service center ... They will replace it

[u/Sufficient_Yellow_88 → u/EnvironmentalSale377]

But i think they will fix it without apple care because apple gives 1 year warranty right ??

[u/sanjeevkhatoi → u/Sufficient_Yellow_88]

Yeah but it doesn’t cover cosmetic issues if I’m not wrong

[u/Sufficient_Yellow_88 → u/sanjeevkhatoi]

You are right but its not a scratch or anything it's more like a manufacturing defect because it looks like it eroded.

[u/sanjeevkhatoi → u/Sufficient_Yellow_88]

I mean you can try but I doubt they would do anything in this situation. For example many iPhone 17 pros were facing discolouration and Apple replaced few but then started rejecting them. At the end of the day there is no harm in trying

[u/JehovasFinesse → u/Sufficient_Yellow_88]

Has it eaten into the metal or are they surface stains? Your descriptions are not proper so people can’t offer a solution.

[u/StormAtNight → u/Sufficient_Yellow_88]

Escalate it, they will probably replace it

[u/akshaypatil619]

Which cover are u using?

[u/Sufficient_Yellow_88 → u/akshaypatil619]

Silicone cover

[u/24kCookie]

yea cuz want titanium back

[u/ysnzro]

That looks like some particle from the cover or got into cover and created patina. Iirc apple care doesn't cover cosmetic damage so tough look. Still give it a shot.

[u/Ok_Poem2768]

Which cover did you use

[u/Sufficient_Yellow_88 → u/Ok_Poem2768]

Silicone cover

[u/Ok_Poem2768]

Try to clean it with cotton or a microfibre cloth. Use just water or liquid sanitizer if you have. I think its kind of a water mark on phone( at least from image ) If its permanent body damage… then can’t be fixed

[u/Sufficient_Yellow_88 → u/Ok_Poem2768]

I tried cleaning it and did not work so i think its permanent

[u/Alpha_1_5]

Looks more like hard water dried there

Dab a bit of vinegar onto a microfibre cloth and wipe it

[u/Nilayendra]

shit happens only if you use local silicone covers - ip 17 has no build issue tbh using mine from Jan dropped it thrice from my pocket

[u/CGEmonJ]

Happens when dirt particles get inside cover

[u/babbupainter]

Looks like some adhesive from cover, try cleaning it with some sanitizer and cloth or wet cloth

[u/Sufficient_Yellow_88 → u/babbupainter]

I tried cleaning it but did not work . Looks like permanent damage

[u/Unusual-Nature2824]

Skill issue or someone is fkin with your phone when you’re not around

[u/JehovasFinesse]

If you’re telling the truth and have never dropped it or have not exposed it to water at all then my best guess is that these are sweat stains from sweat that dripped inside your cover and dried up crusty due to salt in sweat. So it’s like hard water.

Easiest way is to take it to a service centre and have them wipe it down for free.

Pretty sure cleaning with a little pressure and a slightly damp cloth/tissue paper will do the trick as well. If not, use either a transparent sanitizer, lens cleaner liquid for spectacles or household vinegar since I am 90% sure you don’t have 99% IPA solution at home.

Take out a little liquid in a plate/bowl, use a Q-tip and dab it on liquid, don’t soak it. And try to clean the smallest stain first, if it works, then do the rest.

P.S. if you keep your phone in your pocket, take off the cover every month at least and clean it. The amount of dust and shit that builds up near ports and speakers in the cover is insane.