{"id":53246,"date":"2025-10-03T11:34:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T11:34:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/53246\/"},"modified":"2025-10-03T11:34:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T11:34:15","slug":"apples-cheap-fix-to-iphone-17-pro-scratchgate-sits-on-your-dining-table","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/53246\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple\u2019s cheap fix to iPhone 17 Pro \u201cscratchgate\u201d sits on your dining table"},"content":{"rendered":"

Soon after the iPhone 17 Pro<\/a> hit the shelves, numerous images and videos popped up on the internet showing scratches on the phone\u2019s rear shell<\/a>. There was widespread speculation that the scratches were due to the aluminum material underneath, which is leading to scuff marks. Apple, it seems, has a rather low-cost solution to avoid the ugly problem.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The surprising fix<\/p>\n

Apparently, the simple fix to the scratches on demo units is salt. \u201cIn the past few days, Apple corporate contacted retail store employees, telling them that they need to more regularly clean the backs of demo units by mixing a salt substance with their normal solution,\u201d reports Bloomberg<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It seems even if you don\u2019t have access to Apple\u2019s \u201csalt substance\u201d and \u201cnormal solution,\u201d you can just go with regular salt and water. Over at 9to5Mac<\/a>, Dylan McDonald experimented on his dark blue iPhone 17 Pro, and it did a neat job at covering the scars on the glass portion.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Apple<\/p>\n

\t\tNirave Gondhia \/ Digital Trends<\/p>\n

\u201cI mixed up water and some sea salt and it actually did work,\u201d he wrote. I would, however, advise against the experiment. Salt solution can corrode aluminum if you repeat this DIY cleansing on deep scuff marks. The best way forward is consulting Apple support and getting a protective case.<\/p>\n

The big picture\u00a0<\/p>\n

Soon after reports started coming in about a potential \u201cscratchgate\u201d affecting the iPhone 17 Pro, a few shoppers discovered that Apple had started covering the MagSafe stands in the stores with a silicone ring. Later, Apple clarified that the scratches were a result of worn MagSafe stands.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Demo unit iPhone 17 Pro scratches on day 1\u2026 (it\u2019s not even 24 hours yet)<\/p>\n

Use a case immediately if you don\u2019t wait to experience this kind of issue. I\u2019m very disappointed with the quality here pic.twitter.com\/zRjIQrl3zA<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Bradley (@VerdeSelvans) September 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cIt also clarifies that the marks aren\u2019t scratches, but rather material transfer from the stand to the phone that is removable with cleaning,\u201d reported 9to5Mac. Apparently, the time-worn MagSafe stands were not only scuffing up the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air<\/a>, but also the older iPhone 16 series models.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Needless to say, if you\u2019re buying an iPhone 17 Pro, make sure that you check the surface of your MagSafe charger. And to avoid the chances of scratches ruining the look of your new iPhone, put a case on it. I\u2019ve learned this lesson the hard way over the years.<\/p>\n

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