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I noticed that there's a tiny gap between where the screen ends and where the frame begins. It looks really crappy when the backlight for the soft keys is turned on because the light shows through this gap.
(I used the nexus one camera for this, so it's not very visible. It looks a lot worse in person.)
Does anybody else have this? If not, I'll just go swap mine at the sprint store...
No light leak on mine!
I have the same problem although mine is a lot worse. Maybe I should get it exchanged.
No leak on mine. That would drive me bonkers....but I'm ocd. Bring it back!
Most have this
This goes hand in hand with the glass separation issue. Give it a good press down at the bottom and it will fix it for about 30 seconds. It's a problem with the adhesive. I'll be using my warranty once the evos are more readily available.
Dredge said:
This goes hand in hand with the glass separation issue. Give it a good press down at the bottom and it will fix it for about 30 seconds. It's a problem with the adhesive. I'll be using my warranty once the evos are more readily available.
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Same here..
I think they are all gonna get this at some point. Is it neccecarilly a defect? you cant notice it unless you sit in a pitch black room... also i use the silicon case that overlaps the glass just a little bit all around so i dont really notice anyways.
i like to read at night with dark mode. so just the fact that i can't turn off the menu lights irritates me. i used to use LEDshack on the droid.
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I think they are all gonna get this at some point. Is it neccecarilly a defect? you cant notice it unless you sit in a pitch black room... also i use the silicon case that overlaps the glass just a little bit all around so i dont really notice anyways.
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Well, as it stands, its not a huge deal. The question is, how bad will the problem get? It has potential to be a serious problem if it continues to separate. (ie works it way on up the phone)
The Vibrant I have does not seem to be solidly built. Whenever I press on the sides or back cover, it makes a crunch like sound and it seems like its loose and does not have a solid feel. Anyone else's Vibrant having the same problem? I am thinking about exchanging for a new one but want to be sure its not a common problem. Thanks in advance.
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The Vibrant I have does not seem to be solidly built. Whenever I press on the sides or back cover, it makes a crunch like sound and it seems like its loose and does not have a solid feel. Anyone else's Vibrant having the same problem? I am thinking about exchanging for a new one but want to be sure its not a common problem. Thanks in advance.
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the only noise i hear is from the usb slide thing it sounds a little loose but i can deal with that
Mine doesn't do that... I would take it back for a replacement if I were you.
Mine doesn't make a sound either.
Mine feels very sturdy and solid no noises, I like it my only concern is the way the back plate comes off. It is like the evo pops off instead of sliding. Maybe that is why they give you a spare back plate.
Working great, so far with no sounds...
ok actually just realized its the volume up and down button making all the noise... but its not that bad i can deal with it, its not like im gonna shake my phone up and down all day
Thanks for the feedback, I am going to get a new one. Also, perhaps it may also be the phone I have but on the Market app, the connection is very slow and sometimes I get a Connection Retry error, are you guys experiencing this also? I hope not because I do like this phone a lot.
its not the sturdiest phone I've owned, but nor is it the worst.
If you are getting some crunch sound, take it back
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Thanks for the feedback, I am going to get a new one. Also, perhaps it may also be the phone I have but on the Market app, the connection is very slow and sometimes I get a Connection Retry error, are you guys experiencing this also? I hope not because I do like this phone a lot.
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There isn't anything wrong with your phone, no need to return it. Mine makes all the "crunches" and such too if you squeeze around the edges of the phone. I don't think there is anything wrong with your phone, it's just the plastic very slightly flexing and rubbing on itself. All the Vibrants I have played with in the last few days have been the same. In particular it's the shiny grey rim around the phone that is the culprit. I don't think most of the people commenting here are quite aware of what your concerns are and haven't properly squeezed that grey border correctly to produce the sounds.
If you are still suspecting it, just go compare it with one of the floor models at your local t-mobile.
Yes it is the shiny piece around the phone. I'll try out the other floor models to see tomorrow. It just seems worse on the one I have.
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Mine is the same way, every time i pick it up I hear some creaking. I am thinking about exchanging it also.
I think the paint of my Nexus S is not in good quality. I got a "paint mark" on the edge. It's pretty obvious, and doesn't feel smooth.
I am wondering if there is any restriction in exchanging the Nexus S. I tried to live with it but found that I couldn't.
You can find the attachment for the paint mark.
i am sorry. but i dont see anything. ur over reacting.
and if its at the back side, its just a cover.
If you mean the mark on the side of the bezel area then yes it is defective. Take back for exchange or refund.
Don't know where you are but here in UK we have 28 days if its a fault.
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If you mean the mark on the side of the bezel area then yes it is defective. Take back for exchange or refund.
Don't know where you are but here in UK we have 28 days if its a fault.
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Yes that's the mark I mean. I reside in Hong Kong and I got this phone because my fd came back from US for vacation. Now I need to have my fd to exchange for me and mail it back =(
I believe BestBuy have 30 days exchange and retun policy.
mines is actually the same :-( refund?
Same? Same location and same mark?
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I dont have that. I would get a new model if i were you.
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Yes that's the mark I mean. I reside in Hong Kong and I got this phone because my fd came back from US for vacation. Now I need to have my fd to exchange for me and mail it back =(
I believe BestBuy have 30 days exchange and retun policy.
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Wow, all that trouble for a mark that's barely noticeable (I can't even see what you're talking about)? Not worth it if you ask me.
Here's a better solution: Buy a case.
Since you're in Hong Kong, is it really worth being without your phone for weeks over this? Not to mention the money it's going to cost to send it there and back.
Got an exchange at car phone warehouse. This is a defect with some of the i think. Ive never dropped or banged mine. Scratched the crappy glass on the screen last night, so kinda glad i could exchange!
That's true i won't be seeing my phone for a while. I have fds who keep traveling from hk to us so cost is not a problem.
There isn't any screen protector and cases in hK yet (although you can find many from eBay, but none of the stores is selling). As i said, i tried to live with it but found that i couldn't xd
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I see what you're talking about, but if everything else is good with the phone, I'd probably keep it. You don't want to exchange it and get one with a real problem. Just my two cents. I did something similar with my G1 and regretted it.
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I see what you're talking about, but if everything else is good with the phone, I'd probably keep it. You don't want to exchange it and get one with a real problem. Just my two cents. I did something similar with my G1 and regretted it.
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Thanks for all your advice.
My fd is leaving HK on next Thursday so I still have time to decide whether to exchange or not.
Btw, is the exchange procedure smooth and easy to do? Bought from BestBuy.
I have a dot on the soft key to back, only visible in practically direct sunlight. Just get over it, no device will ever be perfect. I return a G2 with a defective wi-fi, then I get a new one with a screen that's loose(Dust justs gets under the screen, full of it). Just be happy your device works.
Just curious, does anyone else's phone make a "clicking" sound at the bottom of the back cover; right next to the USB port, opposite of the headphone jack. Try pressing there and letting go. Hear anything?
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Just curious, does anyone else's phone make a "clicking" sound at the bottom of the back cover; right next to the USB port, opposite of the headphone jack. Try pressing there and letting go. Hear anything?
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No, mine doesn't; I've squeezed it several times to check just now. How loud is your clicking? Is your back plate fully snapped into place?
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Just curious, does anyone else's phone make a "clicking" sound at the bottom of the back cover; right next to the USB port, opposite of the headphone jack. Try pressing there and letting go. Hear anything?
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Yup! I have the exact same thing. It's slightly annoying, but other than that one spot, the phone is creak free.
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No, mine doesn't; I've squeezed it several times to check just now. How loud is your clicking? Is your back plate fully snapped into place?
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Yes, snapped into place. I discovered the sound when holding my phone upside down at the top and bottom with my thumb and index finger. It's a slight click, not very loud. Just a shame to find a soft spot in an otherwise sturdy phone.
However, my biggest build complaint remains the semi-loose volume rocker. It's just too far out, in my opinion, and too big. It's not terribly loose, but it's annoying to feel it jiggle even slightly when everything else seems so solid.
@nyijedi: I removed the cover and snapped it back in place and the click seems to have gone away. You may want to try that also.
dunno why so many exchange phones just for the slightlest problem... I mean, some exchange phones 4-5 times?!! Jesus.. Ur in HK and u wanna go thru the whole Best Buy process just for a freaking mark no one can barely see???
Is anyone else having trouble checking (turning on) their NFC in the Wireless & Network Settings menu? When I try to turn it on, it won't allow me to check it and says "an error occurred". I'd hate to find I have a defective NFC. Anyone else?
Device #1)
I just got my S4 and it appears there is smudging around the home button, where my thumb presses it. I don't use a screen protector but this has nothing to do with that. It is like a grease spot that doesn't come off. Anyone have this before? Should I return it?
** I went to the Sprint store (within my 14 days) and they exchanged my device. **
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I am kind of worried this is going to happen again. Has anyone seen this before?
Not it to my knowledge. I'd keep returning the device until they get you one that's good.
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Not it to my knowledge. I'd keep returning the device until they get you one that's good.
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I'm starting to see what looks like grayed out smudges over the soft keys. Is that normal?
Wash your dirtyass fingers before you use your device.
I would lol at that but it is really hard to explain. It is like the screen over the soft keys has a smudge over them. If you wipe it down real good you can't really see them. But, and to your point, if the screen gets a bit greasy you can see what looks like smudged or worn down spots over the soft keys. I really wish I could take a picture....
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I would lol at that but it is really hard to explain. It is like the screen over the soft keys has a smudge over them. If you wipe it down real good you can't really see them. But, and to your point, if the screen gets a bit greasy you can see what looks like smudged or worn down spots over the soft keys. I really wish I could take a picture....
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I'll bite one more time. Post a picture of what you're talking about.
soft key permanent on screen
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I'll bite one more time. Post a picture of what you're talking about.
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This is the best I can do. It's easier to see (obviously) in person. Now this is not grease from my hands. This is a dead ringer outline of the soft keys that is getting progressively more prominent. I've been using this phone for 5 days only.
That looks like burn in from them being on. Just keep having it replaced.
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That looks like burn in from them being on. Just keep having it replaced.
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This is my 3rd one and today is day 13...I might get the LG G2. I'd hate to get another messed up device and be stuck with it. The one prior had this huge spot near the bottom of the screen where there was no oleophobic coating. The first one had a dead pixel and soft keys would not light up.
mine hasn't done anything like that. i do have a screen protector on, though.
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mine hasn't done anything like that. i do have a screen protector on, though.
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A couple people have suggested that to me at Sprint. But for 600$ (I bought it outright from them) and Gorilla Glass 3 I should be able to go more than a week without something happening to it. I had the sluggish and buggy Galaxy Nexus for a year without a screen protector and it never so much as scratched. Just seems bad to me. I dunno...maybe I am too picky.
Stop being so anal and use your damn phone. This is just stupid and there is nothing wrong with the phone. Someone had to say it so I did. Rant Over!
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Stop being so anal and use your damn phone. This is just stupid and there is nothing wrong with the phone. Someone had to say it so I did. Rant Over!
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I actually exchanged the phone yesterday so I'm going to unsubscribe from this thread...but your reply wasn't very helpful or nice. I bought the phone out of pocket for $600, I expect it to be of good quality. There's nothing wrong with nitpicking something that costs that much money.
I agree.. you tell him.i expect the same when I put out that much money...
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yeah, i didn't mean to imply that you were nitpicking or anything. only that you seem to have bad luck.
I noticed this after i used it for a few days, it happens RIGHT where it gets hot on the back, it sticks to something inside and then comes off, hence the click/sticky sound. This is ridiculous. Anyone else have this issue?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvM86LO6Fdo&list=UUh0w9UCsW4rJNRvOxLwV9qQ
On the phone with HTC, they tried to turn it into something I DAMAGED on the device, i wasn't having that. They shuffled me off to the tech support and there i demanded to speak to a supervisor. Finally I got an RMA and shipping instructions. Shipping this guy back tomorrow, so so so mad and disappointed at this device.
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I noticed this after i used it for a few days, it happens RIGHT where it gets hot on the back, it sticks to something inside and then comes off, hence the click/sticky sound. This is ridiculous. Anyone else have this issue?
On the phone with HTC, they tried to turn it into something I DAMAGED on the device, i wasn't having that. They shuffled me off to the tech support and there i demanded to speak to a supervisor. Finally I got an RMA and shipping instructions. Shipping this guy back tomorrow, so so so mad and disappointed at this device.
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same here at the same spot. I think I will RMA tomorrow
Not happening here, thank goodness. I have the very same model, granted just had it for 1 day (and not planning on "keep exploring" until I might actually reproduce the issue). :fingers-crossed:
Same issue new 32 gb white just got it hours ago. Also it is taking 10 hours to charge... really?
Now I finally understand what everyone means by a clicking sound... I'm on a black 32,nothing at all like that. Bummer bro
That definitely sounds like a defect. Thank God mine doesn't make that sound.
I bet after it gets really hot it might be melting something structural in the back. I don't have the issue, but maybe I haven't warmed it up enough.
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The mine doesn't make that sound
I noticed that mine made the same noise, but it sounds like some adhesive is trying to stick, but is not strong enough. That would also explain why the sound comes when letting go instead of when pressing the device. So I pressed the back firmly. Now the sound is gone and I think the flex has become smaller too (could be placebo)
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I agree with Gormsen. Sounds like double sided tape that is just not sticking. The back seem super thin and that probably all that keeps it flat in the middle. I do have the flex but no noise yet...
It must be some adhesive melting when it gets hot, which causes it to unstick.. pretty pathetic.
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It must be some adhesive melting when it gets hot, which causes it to unstick.. pretty pathetic.
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Or, it could be that it's thoroughly pressed upon manufacturing. Pathetic? Nah, all products have some production errors.
The good thing is that we should be able to fix this, if we pull of the back cover, apply some stronger double sided tape and the put the back cover back.
We can do some hardware modifications, am I the only one who's excited about it?
Also with the extra space (due to the flexing) we will be able to fit a bigger battery, if one is made
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I noticed that mine made the same noise, but it sounds like some adhesive is trying to stick, but is not strong enough. That would also explain why the sound comes when letting go instead of when pressing the device. So I pressed the back firmly. Now the sound is gone and I think the flex has become smaller too (could be placebo)
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Not placebo. Mine was very bad to begin with. Several places on the back could be pressed in with a light finger and under the camera I had that sticky click. I did as you and literally pressed the tablet together firmly at all places. During this process there were several clicks as if the whole thing settled properly. Result. Zero flex and it now feels totally solid all around the back. I'm totally happy with it now since I have no noticeable lightbleed and everything works as expected. Good times! ?
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Not placebo. Mine was very bad to begin with. Several places on the back could be pressed in with a light finger and under the camera I had that sticky click. I did as you and literally pressed the tablet together firmly at all places. During this process there were several clicks as if the whole thing settled properly. Result. Zero flex and it now feels totally solid all around the back. I'm totally happy with it now since I have no noticeable lightbleed and everything works as expected. Good times! ?
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Sweet Ladies and gentlemen.. We have a cure
Anybody else who can confirm this?
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Sweet Ladies and gentlemen.. We have a cure
Anybody else who can confirm this?
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I noticed the sound when i unboxed it. Have tried to do so. But seems like my stick is not strong enough, and the sound remains. If this is really a stick issue. Then maybe try to heat it up and push the back hard to stick properly may solve the problem. Anyway I have initiated RMA so really dont want to fix it lol. fingercrossed to get a good device.
This isn't really anything new as my Nexus 7 was the same back in 2012. I gave it a good squeeze and its still creak free to this day. I did the same with my Nexus 9 and can confirm that I don't have any creaking, although mine didn't have that much creaking to begin with anyway.
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I'm glad the op doesn't have the nexus 9 anymore.
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I'm glad the op doesn't have the nexus 9 anymore.
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reinert012 said:
I noticed this after i used it for a few days, it happens RIGHT where it gets hot on the back, it sticks to something inside and then comes off, hence the click/sticky sound. This is ridiculous. Anyone else have this issue?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvM86LO6Fdo&list=UUh0w9UCsW4rJNRvOxLwV9qQ
On the phone with HTC, they tried to turn it into something I DAMAGED on the device, i wasn't having that. They shuffled me off to the tech support and there i demanded to speak to a supervisor. Finally I got an RMA and shipping instructions. Shipping this guy back tomorrow, so so so mad and disappointed at this device.
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Yes the exact same thing happens here, I've not played any games or had the device become hot, just expect it was like it from the start. This is typical HTC build quality, reminds me very much of the HTC One X and it's plastic back, just all done a bit cheaply.
In the iFixIt pictures there doesn't appear to be any sticky pads in the location this is happening, so it is probably just sticking unintentionally to the smooth plastic of the stick on NFC antenna in that location. As the whole back cover seems to default to be floating away from the internal chassis by a couple of millimetres, again typical HTC lack of attention to detail, then the back is going to do this, become depressed and sometimes stick to pop out again making a noise.
I'll personally live with it, it is a bit annoying, and I'd expected better at this price point, but it doesn't affect the functionality.
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Firm press between both hands is the fix. You will hear and feel it lock. There are back clips that are not seated. Mine is solid and click/creak free now.