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Yesterday afternoon the trackball on my N1 stopped working. it'll scroll everywhere but left. Nothing obviously wrong with it, just wont go. thought i'd give it a minute, push and play with it, see if something gives, but no dice. This morning I called HTC, no questions about bootloader which should not affect a hardware issue anyway. Having a replacement sent today.
Now I'll send this phone back, and they will assumably examine and test it. I would agree with any non-hardware issues being rejected due to unlocked bootloader, however if they contact me and say they will not cover the trackball because of this, I will bite the bullet and pay for the repair or replacement, and won't even be pissy about it. I'm just curious what HTC will do, being as this is obviously a hardware issue which unlocking cannot affect.
Seems 50/50 whether they will cover it or not really.
i had a h/w issue and an unlocked bootloader and they still charged me $55 for a replacement
good luck
As of yesterday my trackball has started being annoying, has trouble scrolling downwards, though is not completely broken. I am reluctant to do an exchange, because mine is a special import and has an unlocked bootloader.
Do you have the number for US HTC anyway?
Daswolven said:
Yesterday afternoon the trackball on my N1 stopped working. it'll scroll everywhere but left. Nothing obviously wrong with it, just wont go. thought i'd give it a minute, push and play with it, see if something gives, but no dice. This morning I called HTC, no questions about bootloader which should not affect a hardware issue anyway. Having a replacement sent today.
Now I'll send this phone back, and they will assumably examine and test it. I would agree with any non-hardware issues being rejected due to unlocked bootloader, however if they contact me and say they will not cover the trackball because of this, I will bite the bullet and pay for the repair or replacement, and won't even be pissy about it. I'm just curious what HTC will do, being as this is obviously a hardware issue which unlocking cannot affect.
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How long did you have the phone before it got to this point? Also were you careful with the phone or (trying to find the words) a little wreckless? Just curious..
liam.lah said:
As of yesterday my trackball has started being annoying, has trouble scrolling downwards, though is not completely broken. I am reluctant to do an exchange, because mine is a special import and has an unlocked bootloader.
Do you have the number for US HTC anyway?
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1-888-216-4736
Nexus One specific hotline. They're nice people.
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How long did you have the phone before it got to this point? Also were you careful with the phone or (trying to find the words) a little wreckless? Just curious..
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you must be an HTC insider...
this shouldn't matter it's covered for a year, no matter how he uses the trackball
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you must be an HTC insider...
this shouldn't matter it's covered for a year, no matter how he uses the trackball
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no just curious because I myself am looking into buying this phone. I don't want to repeat someone else's mistakes (if there are any mistakes at all). Not related to this but i've heard plenty of times where someone has said "if I was a little more careful, this wouldn't have happend". I'm trying to find a bunch of those situations so I don't fall for them. Thats it..
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no just curious because I myself am looking into buying this phone. I don't want to repeat someone else's mistakes (if there are any mistakes at all). Not related to this but i've heard plenty of times where someone has said "if I was a little more careful, this wouldn't have happend". I'm trying to find a bunch of those situations so I don't fall for them. Thats it..
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oh well im a hard user of the trackball and its fine. what other things do you wanna know? ive had three of these so im a pro haha
Thanks for the number.
I can't help but wonder if me using "trackball wakeup" has contributed to this, I hope not, because it is damn handy to use.
liam.lah said:
Thanks for the number.
I can't help but wonder if me using "trackball wakeup" has contributed to this, I hope not, because it is damn handy to use.
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i have that as well on cyanogen 506. honestly it should be fine.
if it sticks, clean the ball with a very miniscule amount of alcohol, it'll break the dirt down and youll be good to go. or just dont think about it everytime you touch it (i used to be that way and now im better off. ha)
oh and a friendly tip.
EVERYTIME you're done using the TB, WIPE IT ON YOUR SHIRT or something cloth. thats the best way to clean it. up and down on your shirt. side to side even too
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oh well im a hard user of the trackball and its fine. what other things do you wanna know? ive had three of these so im a pro haha
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Needless to say I think i've heard every problem you could possibly have with this phone happen. From the screen cracking from a 1 foot drop to the camera app not working, to this post. However, I'm going with the n1 anyway. I'm sure that for every bad nexus one, theres 1,999 good ones. Anyway the only thing I need help with is finding a good case that will prevent damage because I have been known for dropping my phone alot.
My friends have told me to go with the "seidio innocase II" and others have said get a crystal silicone case. What do you recommend?
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Needless to say I think i've heard every problem you could possibly have with this phone happen. From the screen cracking from a 1 foot drop to the camera app not working, to this post. However, I'm going with the n1 anyway. I'm sure that for every bad nexus one, theres 1,999 good ones. Anyway the only thing I need help with is finding a good case that will prevent damage because I have been known for dropping my phone alot.
My friends have told me to go with the "seidio innocase II" and others have said get a crystal silicone case. What do you recommend?
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i just use the included neoprene case and a lot of careful handling. why dont you waltz over to cases and accessories!
but really the neoprene case is just enough for me because i like the naked look and feel of the phone. plus the case was free!
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i just use the included neoprene case and a lot of careful handling. why dont you waltz over to cases and accessories!
but really the neoprene case is just enough for me because i like the naked look and feel of the phone. plus the case was free!
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Yeah I've seen those. I tried to get one from ebay and one went for 40 dollars. Screw it, i'll get the free one that comes with the phone. I just hope that offers enough protection. I will check out the cases and accessories. Thanks master =)
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Yeah I've seen those. I tried to get one from ebay and one went for 40 dollars. Screw it, i'll get the free one that comes with the phone. I just hope that offers enough protection. I will check out the cases and accessories. Thanks master =)
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no problem man. it definitely offers enough protection. but thats my personal use, i handle the thing like a new born so if thats any indication then ya. if you're gonna drop it... dont. haha
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How long did you have the phone before it got to this point? Also were you careful with the phone or (trying to find the words) a little wreckless? Just curious..
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I've had it since release. I ordered it about 30 minutes after the google.com/phone site was up and running. I am always careful with my devices, and use cases and protectors. My phone has never been dropped or mishandled. By way of example, I also got my G1 on release day, and when i got my nexus I was able to sell it on Ebay for $250 with a review about the immaculate condition of the phone he had received. He said it looked like it just came out of the original box.
I hold babies with less precision and attention.
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I had the same problem but mine wouldn't scroll down. After getting the run-around on the phone from HTC, I tried to fix it myself. It took less than 10 seconds.
Just grab the ball using your finger nails or something similar, and twist the ball a little bit. it'll loosen up built up dirt and oil on the sensors, and viola! You should be able to scroll again. If not, then you need a replacement.
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I had the same problem but mine wouldn't scroll down. After getting the run-around on the phone from HTC, I tried to fix it myself. It took less than 10 seconds.
Just grab the ball using your finger nails or something similar, and twist the ball a little bit. it'll loosen up built up dirt and oil on the sensors, and viola! You should be able to scroll again. If not, then you need a replacement.
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You know, I would try this if the replacement hadn't been delivered to my doorstep like 5 minutes ago. Downside = I suppose I will need to run stock for a few weeks in case they refuse to accept the return because of the bootloader. Will make me appreciate devs all the more.
UPDATE: AAARRRGGGHHHHHHH!!!!! I AM RESTORING MY BEAUTIFUL PHONE TO STOCK STATE! OMFGPLSGODWHYISTHISHAPPENINGTOME! WILL BE RUNNING STOCK FOR A WEEK OR SO AFTER. HUGE CAN OF SUCK.
Update: okay, so this isn't that bad. Sigh.
I got a bit. Would be happier, obviously, if there weren't any. How much light leakage would you say warrants a return?
make sure the lights are on and give it to someone and if they don't point it out, then it is ok.
Omg, dont do it. Is it killing your experience with the phone? Are you getting payed to discredit this phone? Come with something better to complain about. This is something I'll think some lil girl will worry about. Some s hit you barely even notice unless you look for it. D amn. I had to try to look for a leak to see it. F uckin sad. F ucked up my day.
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Omg, dont do it. Is it killing your experience with the phone? Are you getting payed to discredit this phone? Come with something better to complain about. This is something I'll think some lil girl will worry about. Some s hit you barely even notice unless you look for it. D amn. I had to try to look for a leak to see it. F uckin sad. F ucked up my day.
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I went through the same line of thoughts. But alas, we paid handsomely for this device and I don't think it's unreasonable to expect they be free of manufacturing defects. Yet, I understand that some may be unavoidable. Ergo my question: how much light leak is too much?
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I went through the same line of thoughts. But alas, we paid handsomely for this device and I don't think it's unreasonable to expect they be free of manufacturing defects. Yet, I understand that some may be unavoidable. Ergo my question: how much light leak is too much?
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you handled his tone with aplomb, i must admit
i remember when i got my nexus, people went crazy about this that and the other.
no device is going to be perfect. ever. and, wait until 2 months from now when another phone comes out, and see how many threads get posted up about how people are whizzed that their phone is already "out of date", even though it isn't
it just happens with technophiles.
if you see another phone like yours (and you probably will sometime), just do a comparison. or, go down to the store, and do a comparison. if yours is substantially worse, then you deserve a replacement. if its the same, or not as bad, then either deal with it, or get a different model of phone
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Omg, dont do it. Is it killing your experience with the phone? Are you getting payed to discredit this phone? Come with something better to complain about. This is something I'll think some lil girl will worry about. Some s hit you barely even notice unless you look for it. D amn. I had to try to look for a leak to see it. F uckin sad. F ucked up my day.
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I totally agree !!!
Just my .02 - If it bothers you, then it's unacceptable. Take it in and have it replaced.
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you handled his tone with aplomb, i must admit
i remember when i got my nexus, people went crazy about this that and the other.
no device is going to be perfect. ever. and, wait until 2 months from now when another phone comes out, and see how many threads get posted up about how people are whizzed that their phone is already "out of date", even though it isn't
it just happens with technophiles.
if you see another phone like yours (and you probably will sometime), just do a comparison. or, go down to the store, and do a comparison. if yours is substantially worse, then you deserve a replacement. if its the same, or not as bad, then either deal with it, or get a different model of phone
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Thank you for your thoughtful response. This guidance is reasonable and I will it. BTW, how do you like your Evo over the Nexus? I was still teetering as of yesterday.
I have my EVO. What leaked light are you talkin' about, Willis?
You can hardly even see it in the night. you would have to look for it. if no one never mention this none of us would probly even know. thats how lil it is.
But as the other user say "No phone is perfect"
I will bet you anything. you can be rich as hell and buy a million doller phone. you will always see a post saying "OMG my phone dpad get stuck, is this phone going to ship with a major defect?"
But i think it sometimes get annoying. and carry to far out when people start crying about lil things as in "OMG Its dust under my screen how can i get it out!" or "MY PHONE JUST REBOOTED! BY ITS SELF! WHY!!"
People never do the basic stuff to fix a problem. like maybe try a reboot, or take out the battery, or wipe your phone clean. You people just come to forums looking for answers that you can solved on your own
I got lucky then. Can't see any light leaking.
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I got lucky then. Can't see any light leaking.
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its there but very very minimum unless you're super picky. I'm surfing in the dark right now and still hardly see it unless im looking for it.
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and carry to far out when people start crying about lil things as in "OMG Its dust under my screen how can i get it out!" or "MY PHONE JUST REBOOTED! BY ITS SELF! WHY!!"
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OK so look, I love the Hero. But the Dust under the screen issue was VERY major for me. I'm not talking a few dust particles. I'm talking about people instantly noticing and asking what happened to the top of the screen. Luckily I live next to a really good sprint store and the tech was a nice guy and did a good job of cleaning it out on 2 separate occasions.
BTW, I can't find any issues with the EVO yet, and hopefully the dust issue is only for the Hero. (The reason its a big deal with me is because I clean my screen constantly and that's how the dust keeps getting in...
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I went through the same line of thoughts. But alas, we paid handsomely for this device and I don't think it's unreasonable to expect they be free of manufacturing defects. Yet, I understand that some may be unavoidable. Ergo my question: how much light leak is too much?
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damn, you handled his tone very proffesionally. I would say if it is enough to distract you or make your usage of the EVO less enjoyable (IE. flooding onto the screen) than it is to much
I see a little bit but I bought a case and it hides the little I saw. No biggie.
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You can hardly even see it in the night. you would have to look for it. if no one never mention this none of us would probly even know. thats how lil it is.
But as the other user say "No phone is perfect"
I will bet you anything. you can be rich as hell and buy a million doller phone. you will always see a post saying "OMG my phone dpad get stuck, is this phone going to ship with a major defect?"
But i think it sometimes get annoying. and carry to far out when people start crying about lil things as in "OMG Its dust under my screen how can i get it out!" or "MY PHONE JUST REBOOTED! BY ITS SELF! WHY!!"
People never do the basic stuff to fix a problem. like maybe try a reboot, or take out the battery, or wipe your phone clean. You people just come to forums looking for answers that you can solved on your own
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All this rage from a senior emmber and not once did you answer the question the OP had or even had a rational thought towards the matter, was he complaining? no he was askign a question in which you should have either replied with a resonable response or kept your e-rage to yourself.
just not being able to turn the lights off on the buttons was nearly a deal killer for me on my droid. luckily someone came out with ledshack.
i prefer having no lights at all and just memorize the button placements. it's extremely annoying when you're reading an ebook with night mode one and having a bright light shining in your face.
so for me any light leak would be a deal breaker. so until ledshack gets updated for the evo i'll put off buying it for now.
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I have my EVO. What leaked light are you talkin' about, Willis?
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too soon...
If you didn't know, this wouldn't make sense sooo:
http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/05/28/gary-coleman-dead-at-42/
I think I found a defect, it turns off when I leave it alone! omgz!!
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too soon...
If you didn't know, this wouldn't make sense sooo:
http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/05/28/gary-coleman-dead-at-42/
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He wasn't referring to Coleman's unfortunate death, I'm pretty sure he used that phrase just to question the issue he brought up.
Replace or Refund?
So exactly one week of owning my streak and the screen under the glass cracks. Not one drop, not one knock against something. Went to stand up from siting on a couch with it in my pocket and I hear a crack. Pull out my streak and there is a huge crack in the lcd under the gorilla glass. I wasn't wearing any skinny emo jeans either, just run run of the mill dickie shorts.
So, what do you guys think? Should I take my chances with the replacement that dell offered? Or take the refund before the 30 days are up and go with something else?
Why do our opinions matter, can you not decide for yourself?
take replacement
take phone out of pocket when sitting down (like i do every time)
treat phone like a newborn baby
wrap phone in microfiber cloth when on a flat service
enjoy a scratch free, crack free device
Well it depends if you liked the phone or not, it doesn't seem a widespread issue in terms of it being the hardware and may have been a one off.
I could most definitely see potential screen crack if it was sitting in your pocket.
Of coarse try and get a replacement, you have nothing to lose!
I do what flumps recommends:
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Troute said:
Why do our opinions matter, can you not decide for yourself?
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Maybe you mis-understood the purpose of the forum... Are we not suppose to give our "opinions" to questions that are asked???? So if your comment is not helpful then why post it???
Anyway, to answer the question, I did an exchange with my streak and I had my replacement phone the next day without any problems or attitude from dell... So you have to deside if you want to keep the streak or go with something else...Good Luck!
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Maybe you mis-understood the purpose of the forum... Are we not suppose to give our "opinions" to questions that are asked???? So if your comment is not helpful then why post it???
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No I think I understand the purpose of the forum, I think I also know the difference between a genuine question and a "look at me!" post. However, you're right I should stick to my own policy of "if you can't be helpful, be silent". I'll do my best to ignore the "I only dropped it from like 6ft onto concrete, sat on it, played football with it" type posts in future
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No I think I understand the purpose of the forum, I think I also know the difference between a genuine question and a "look at me!" post. However, you're right I should stick to my own policy of "if you can't be helpful, be silent". I'll do my best to ignore the "I only dropped it from like 6ft onto concrete, sat on it, played football with it" type posts in future
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LOL, football... thats priceless... I see your point....
I've seen lots of web reports of the LCD cracking under the glass and Dell usually replaces the unit if there is no external damage.
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Hey guys so apparently i own an iPhone 6 Plus. I had my note 4 in my back pocket for maybe an hour or so and when i was looking at it the next day, i noticed it had a slight bend in it starting at the volume rocker. Along with the phone bending, it also sent a hairline crack through the display which is really small but its still there. I tried to get a picture of it but its so fine it was rather hard. My question is do you think the samsung warranty will RMA it and also folks, keep those notes out of your back pocket.
Like i said the pictures dont really show the damage well but trust me it is there.
It was a dumb decision to put the device in your rear pocket. These phones are extremely rigid compared to an Iphone 6.
99% Samsung will laugh you off the phone.
1% They might "Hook you up"
Wow.. Seriously.. Lol. . Why would you have your phone in your back pocket to start with?
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Why man why?
On a serious NOTE, i dont think they will cover that in your warranty if you say that you put your phone in your back pocket..
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Wow.. Seriously.. Lol. . Why would you have your phone in your back pocket to start with?
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Chicks do that hah!
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Hey guys so apparently i own an iPhone 6 Plus. I had my note 4 in my back pocket for maybe an hour or so and when i was looking at it the next day, i noticed it had a slight bend in it starting at the volume rocker. Along with the phone bending, it also sent a hairline crack through the display which is really small but its still there. I tried to get a picture of it but its so fine it was rather hard. My question is do you think the samsung warranty will RMA it and also folks, keep those notes out of your back pocket.
Like i said the pictures dont really show the damage well but trust me it is there.
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That's a tough one..... But you never know unless you try. Sammy might replace or repair your device. Keep us posted on the outcome
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Chicks do that hah!
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True, but some of these guys are mostly chick these days. So thats probably why.
Maybe benjewman is actually a chick. That could explain it. I put (correction: used to put) my phones in my back pocket occasionally too. Can't really explain why.... just wanted to give a little support. Nobody likes getting kicked when their down.
@benjewman, do you have insurance on it?
no i am not a chick
no i do not really know why i put the phone in my back pocket, it is convenient with such a **** huge phone. yes i do have insurance but id rather not pay for my dumb mistakes.
i think the point your all missing is that the phone still bent when it isnt supposed to and smasung put out a video demonstarting that it shouldnt bend under butt pressure but it still did which is why i think they would take care of it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrhCz6PnT78
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no i am not a chick
no i do not really know why i put the phone in my back pocket, it is convenient with such a **** huge phone. yes i do have insurance but id rather not pay for my dumb mistakes.
i think the point your all missing is that the phone still bent when it isnt supposed to and smasung put out a video demonstarting that it shouldnt bend under butt pressure but it still did which is why i think they would take care of it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrhCz6PnT78
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I was actually going to post the same video. If they're going to advertise like that, they should stand behind their claims. I'm a guy and I put my phone in my back pocket. Why? Well, it would be awkward to walk with it in a front pocket, I don't always feel like carrying it around, and I don't want a belt holster. The only other option would be to carry a man-bag and I'd really rather not.
Edit: I should add that I always take it out of my pocket before sitting down. I just hold it or sit it close by if I'm sitting.
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What i am the only loser that carries in the back pocket?
I manage an entire shop the reason I bought an note 4 so that I could have all my documentation with me and take quick notes where else would you put it? I'm only a hundred and sixty pound guy but I must have sat on it 200 times by now and never had a problem. If you say a clip on holster and give him grief then I just don't know what to tell all you geeks, old men and chair surfers. Holsters snag on everything flipping your phone out and when out of style with the Dukes of Hazard and there 4"folding knife. Your front pocket pinches something I would rather not have pinched unless its my wife andd your front shirt pocket looks worse than a pocket protector and also falls out.
Just use your insurance its not like it was a stupid mistake that's what you get it for.
So flame away lol.
But seriously just have it replaced
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yes i do have insurance but id rather not pay for my dumb mistakes.
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LMFAO. quote of the century. gotta love that mentality hahahahahaha
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LMFAO. quote of the century. gotta love that mentality hahahahahaha
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Typical current young people "Entitlement complex" This is whats wrong with America these days..
Pay for the insurance and stop sucking on everyone else's tit for a free handout.
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I was actually going to post the same video. If they're going to advertise like that, they should stand behind their claims. I'm a guy and I put my phone in my back pocket. Why? Well, it would be awkward to walk with it in a front pocket, I don't always feel like carrying it around, and I don't want a belt holster. The only other option would be to carry a man-bag and I'd really rather not.
Edit: I should add that I always take it out of my pocket before sitting down. I just hold it or sit it close by if I'm sitting.
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finally some one that agrees with me and hasnt called me a fat chick. i see it is they say their product can live up to a specific type of abuse and i proved it cant so they should therefor be liable for it. at least a little bit
Why would you be surprised that the phone will bend if you sit on it? I mean... isn't it obvious?
Whole thread is nonsense. Your a bone head plain and simple. Would never carry a $600 device in my back pocket.
Look at this. ...... Galaxy Note 4 Bend Test: http://youtu.be/SDIu-GcX5aM
If I were you, I'd call and tell them it should not have bent from what is normal use. You didn't drop it, and you didn't put it through anything any one of us wouldn't also. They should (should being the important word; who knows what they'll do) fix it, free of charge.
Good luck.
Edit: Wait a minute. Were you walking around, or did you sit on it? Because if you sat on it, you kind of deserved it.
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Typical current young people "Entitlement complex" This is whats wrong with America these days..
Pay for the insurance and stop sucking on everyone else's tit for a free handout.
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I don't want to go off topic but that mentality is partially, if not mostly in place because of the older generations bad parenting. Simple as that. Children, teenagers behaviors are a big reflection of the level of parenting they had. I do agree with you but the reason for that mentality had to be made clear.
As for the OP, I'm willing to say you got a "bad" device. Just as anything can go wrong with any piece of technology or car. This definitely isn't a known issue so definitely an odd occurrence. But as others had said, I would never put a phone in a back pocket. Not only can you risk breaking it, but it can also fall out.
Please don't sit on your phone and then act surprised when you damage/destroy it. It is an electronic device. I am looking around my house at all my electronics and I am having a hard time finding one that I would sit on (Laptop, Astro A40 Headset, Monitor, Scanner, Printer, TV, PS4, TiVo, NEST Thermostat, Blender, George Forman Grill). I mean really?
Solution for not wanting to put your phone in one of your front pants pockets: STOP WEARING SKINNY JEANS!
They say they might be able to fix without changing screen, but wouldn't that mean I could use one of those apps for that ? He said it involves the same kind of thing
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They say they might be able to fix without changing screen, but wouldn't that mean I could use one of those apps for that ? He said it involves the same kind of thing
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the only thing ive seen for burn in removal are apps that basically just flash the screen as bright and full as it can to try to flood those pixels with R, G and B to blast out the burn-in. They have to run for like 30 to 40 hours straight, but ive never let it run for more than 10 min as the phone gets wicked hot and i wasnt willing to put it in a bucket of asbestos (in case of note 7 stuff happening) with a fan blowing on it to keep it cool. I have a S7 with some pretty noticeable burn in that i guess i could try it on, but where am i gonna find asbestos these days???
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the only thing ive seen for burn in removal are apps that basically just flash the screen as bright and full as it can to try to flood those pixels with R, G and B to blast out the burn-in. They have to run for like 30 to 40 hours straight, but ive never let it run for more than 10 min as the phone gets wicked hot and i wasnt willing to put it in a bucket of asbestos (in case of note 7 stuff happening) with a fan blowing on it to keep it cool. I have a S7 with some pretty noticeable burn in that i guess i could try it on, but where am i gonna find asbestos these days???
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Yeah mate, also I read that all they do is make the rest of the pixels crap, though he said it will only take 15 minutes, I still find it hard to believe, when screen burn happens common sense tells me it needs a new screen. Unfixable.
Asbestos ? I'm a bit confused on that one mate. You being serious, what you need that for.
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Yeah mate, also I read that all they do is make the rest of the pixels crap, though he said it will only take 15 minutes, I still find it hard to believe, when screen burn happens common sense tells me it needs a new screen. Unfixable.
Asbestos ? I'm a bit confused on that one mate. You being serious, what you need that for.
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Naw mate, the asbestos was just foolin around about how hot the little [email protected] gets when it's running thru the paces of what the burn-in app does to "fix" it LoL but I'm quite leary of the 15 min fix with an app... I would say "here is the cash for the cost of the procedure, if it works to my satisfaction, we will transact a payment for your services. If it is not, however, we will not transact and I shall be on my merry way, cash in pocket"
If he finds that to be unreasonable, then he doesn't seem very confident in the process and likely can't do what he claims. A person confident in their process would gladly accept the payment up front as a collateral of sorts. Rambling, sorry...
youdoofus said:
Naw mate, the asbestos was just foolin around about how hot the little [email protected] gets when it's running thru the paces of what the burn-in app does to "fix" it LoL but I'm quite leary of the 15 min fix with an app... I would say "here is the cash for the cost of the procedure, if it works to my satisfaction, we will transact a payment for your services. If it is not, however, we will not transact and I shall be on my merry way, cash in pocket"
If he finds that to be unreasonable, then he doesn't seem very confident in the process and likely can't do what he claims. A person confident in their process would gladly accept the payment up front as a collateral of sorts. Rambling, sorry...
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No worries, yeah very true. He did say that if the screen burn isn't bad he's yet to see it fail, said it only fails if it's really really bad.
I mean I'm sure there version of the burn in fix is better than the apps and YouTube. And I'd rather that than nothing. If they notice the Knox has been tripped lol I'm still under warranty but Knox is tripped. And this guy's a jobsworth I can tell.
morgan1985 said:
No worries, yeah very true. He did say that if the screen burn isn't bad he's yet to see it fail, said it only fails if it's really really bad.
I mean I'm sure there version of the burn in fix is better than the apps and YouTube. And I'd rather that than nothing. If they notice the Knox has been tripped lol I'm still under warranty but Knox is tripped. And this guy's a jobsworth I can tell.
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those types can be difficult to deal with. lets hope he can deliver on his promises for your sake. cheers and lets us know how it all turns out, eh? maybe see if you can get a look at what the magic app is called and so forth
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those types can be difficult to deal with. lets hope he can deliver on his promises for your sake. cheers and lets us know how it all turns out, eh? maybe see if you can get a look at what the magic app is called and so forth
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Cheers mate, yeah I'll ask more about it, he did tell me what it invovled but I kinda spaced out.
they're you're best friend till you start having problems and want it sorted free.
Anyways I'll let you know how I get on. Cheers .