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How flimsy is the sim card cover i mean the bottom part of phone i removed it once and it bent managed to fix it but its got a creese mark now
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The very first thing I did was crush the cover taking it off when I got home. Disappointed coming from a very abused,yet still mint nexus.
A thread a few posts up says to email them
Lol yeah i wasnt even cruel to it nightmare
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same problem happen over here as well
push your thumbs across the top of the cover, do not pinch the sides! it specifically says not to pinch it in the first page of the instruction manual.
however i do agree the build quality of these bits are terrible.
Sim cover + gap fixed!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=827091&highlight=Sim+Cover
I don't have any problems with it at all. I think you have to remove it by sliding it down from the sides of the phone, rather than putting thumb/finger on the back.
Yup, killed one myself when I first got the DHD. HTC of course wouldn't just give me a new one - only set me back about £30 for a new one, including shipping
Yeah nearly snaped mine getting it off first time. Just creased/bent it but still works will get new one at some point. Find it best to ease it off from each side now, works for me.
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harro3 said:
I don't have any problems with it at all. I think you have to remove it by sliding it down from the sides of the phone, rather than putting thumb/finger on the back.
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Yep! Don't see how people have issues. It slides on perfect and clicks solidly into place. The battery cover has flimsy clips if you want to talk flimsy
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smurcoch said:
Yep! Don't see how people have issues. It slides on perfect and clicks solidly into place. The battery cover has flimsy clips if you want to talk flimsy
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I've got three DHDs around me (including mine), they are also bought from different operators. Not even one have perfect fit for the sim cover. All of them have a small bump at the center of the cover, and mine is doing some awful cracking noise. I've tried every possible way to fit the cover in (including the way described in the mentioned tread) .. no good..
So i don't think theres a DHD without this problem in the wild..
Hey! I just replaced a broken screen and it went quite well, aside from the fact that my mic is not really working as it should anymore (it sounds like I am really far away whenever I speak). After the reassembly, I noticed one plastic piece which for the life of me I cannot find a suitable place for. Does anyone know where it is supposed to go?
I've never had that piece loose after replacing my screen (I've gone through 4!!).
The microphone problem seems to be a common problem with screen replacements (judging by xda, other forums and product reviews). I don't know a fix for that, but wanted to let you know it seems to be everyone
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Haha ok, no I haven't been able to spot it n any how-to video or anything so I am completely stumped. Does anyone know if the mic problem is fixable? Been googling a bit without result.
Edit: " end of my woes.
I had the same thing as adam in the end. its the little orange silicon bit that shields the microphone. it fits into the fornt cover near the microphone hole. I accidentally threw it away with the old cover and then had the problem. I had to buy a complete new casing in the edn but it is working fine now.
Chris"
Found this in another thread, but... Hmmm, I know of the three orange parts and I have taken good care of them. None of those are clowe to the mic though, or perhaps I am mixing up the mic with somethng else? Oh well, there was somethng else about a rubber part behind the display, perhaps I'll just stick my rubber thingie in there. Yup.
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Edit: " end of my woes.
I had the same thing as Adam in the end. its the little orange silicon bit that shields the microphone. it fits into the front cover near the microphone hole. I accidentally threw it away with the old cover and then had the problem. I had to buy a complete new casing in the end but it is working fine now.
Chris"
Found this in another thread, but... Hmmm, I know of the three orange parts and I have taken good care of them. None of those are close to the mic though, or perhaps I am mixing up the mic with something else? Oh well, there was something else about a rubber part behind the display, perhaps I'll just stick my rubber thingie in there. Yup.
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I think I know what Chris was referring to, it's a rectangular red/orange silicone.... thing. I'll edit this with link to a video at the time it appears, when I get to a computer that is.
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I think I know what Chris was referring to, it's a rectangular red/orange silicone.... thing. I'll edit this with link to a video at the time it appears, when I get to a computer that is.
-Sent from my MB525 on Quarx's 2nd boot CM10 [BL7]
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Thank you! I will open it up again tonight and see if I can fix it. Apparently I also managed to cause some problem with the headset since the right earpiece no longer works. Only the left one... Seems like i really shouldnt do these kinds of repair work myself.
Edit: i think I used too much glue a the bottom while fastening the screen and that is why the mic is not working as it should. Just putting it here so others might take t ny consideration if they see this post. Guess the only way to fixit is to buy a new front.
I can add pictures of the double taped box if anyone wants but basically it looks like my Nexus 4 replacement box has been opened and re-taped again. The first Nexus 4 I had shipped had only one set of black tape to seal the box but my Nexus 4 replacement has had the tape taped over as if the box has been opened. Has anyone else received a box that has had the first set of tape taped over? I sent google an email and the person I talked to told me that the device is in fact brand new and they do not sell refurbished devices.
Also, the sim opening tool bag looks like it has been opened and re-taped as well except not with an extra piece of tape this time but with either the original tape that came with it or another piece, but the bag is damaged as if it has been opened already. Anyone know what is going on with this? I have a feeling they may have checked the device to make sure there was nothing wrong with it, like the problem that made me send it back in the first place but I would really like to know the reason for this.
Please, anyone, if you have had the same thing happen or know why this has happened, please let me know!
Thanks for your time and interest.
Just check for scratches / problems. If it seems/ feels and responds well then don't break your head over it. If you have even the slightest scratch though, then do something about it. Otherwise I don't know if it matters
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Just check for scratches / problems. If it seems/ feels and responds well then don't break your head over it. If you have even the slightest scratch though, then do something about it. Otherwise I don't know if it matters
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Good call, I will do that. I still would like to know why the double tape and why the sim card tool bag was damaged.
Thanks for your reply!
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Good call, I will do that. I still would like to know why the double tape and why the sim card tool bag was damaged.
Thanks for your reply!
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Well how else would the Fed have been able to install the tracking/eavesdropping software that is now monitoring your every move.
Honestly , mine didn't even have a sticker - bought before yesterday. But alone the fact that it had that front and back sticker (which after removing good luck putting it back on perfectly). left me with some confidence. I was worried at first but after seeing the state the phone is in I thought who cares as long as it seems new and has no scuffs/scratches. I can't stop emphasizing on how much I love my first nexus phone (3rd - 4th android phone). Simply gorgeous.
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I bought the official flip case. It has a magnet in the front. Unfortunately Moto have used a rather powerful neodinium magnet. So, your phones magnetometer will follow the edge of the case around rather than true north!!!! This doesn't matter for gps navigation, but for on foot travel, and any augmented reality apps that use the compass this case will make the behave oddly.
I don't know what the long term effect on the phones compass will be, but I don't expect it to be good.
In addition, but for me I think it is a small risk, this magnet will be capable of damaging some computer storage mediums and possibly, wiping swipe card data...
I have no idea why they chose to use such an aggressive magnet. I can hang the phone from a metal bar with it, no problem.
Just thought I would share....
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I bought the official flip case. It has a magnet in the front. Unfortunately Moto have used a rather powerful neodinium magnet. So, your phones magnetometer will follow the edge of the case around rather than true north!!!! This doesn't matter for gps navigation, but for on foot travel, and any augmented reality apps that use the compass this case will make the behave oddly.
I don't know what the long term effect on the phones compass will be, but I don't expect it to be good.
In addition, but for me I think it is a small risk, this magnet will be capable of damaging some computer storage mediums and possibly, wiping swipe card data...
I have no idea why they chose to use such an aggressive magnet. I can hang the phone from a metal bar with it, no problem.
Just thought I would share....
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Good to know, i had my worries about this as well. Putting a magnet over the phone 24/7 didn't seem like a good idea
jaramigo said:
Good to know, i had my worries about this as well. Putting a magnet over the phone 24/7 didn't seem like a good idea
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its great for storing your phone on the fridge door though.. wtf were Motorola and google thinking. I think I'm going to complain and see what they say
helppme said:
its great for storing your phone on the fridge door though.. wtf were Motorola and google thinking. I think I'm going to complain and see what they say
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Yes sir, you should that. It is ridiculous to make such design mistake on an official case. I was about to buy one but after reading your story I am not sure anymore. Keep us posted.
Btw; you can contact Motorola via their official app Moto Care.
Glad to know, that I am not the only one who is concerned about that magnet. By the way there are two magnets. A weak one to trigger the screen on/off and a strong magnet to keep the case closed.
After removing the strong magnet you will be able to use the compass with the cover flipped to the backside.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYiSdys0zYg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Edit: The strong magnet was on the lower third, where the cut is visible.
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TIL that official Moto accessory screws up Moto phone. But look at the good side: you can now keep it on your fridge door!
JoeSchmoe007 said:
TIL that official Moto accessory screws up Moto phone. But look at the good side: you can now keep it on your fridge door!
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spoke to moto care. sent them screen shots of the magnetometer all messed up. They said they will get back to me, but no one else has reported issues... *cough* bull**** *cough...
I have noticed today that even when I remove the case, the magnetic sensor is all messed up. It seems after a week of use it has screwed up the sensors calibration (probably correctable)..
evidently, part of the cheap price is a lack of proper beta testing of the phone and accessories....
I have ordered one from amazon. Now I will sent it back. I have my concerns too so I wont even try it.
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It seems after a week of use it has screwed up the sensors calibration (probably correctable)..
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With GPS Status from Play Store you can force recalibration.
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I can also confirm this. I have a white flip case but stopped using it after a week as it got in the way. I just put it back on and sure enough my compass was exhibiting the same issue. How did they miss this?
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Recalibrating the compass with the GPS toolbox app seemed to have fix this issue for me
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rec71 said:
I can also confirm this. I have a white flip case but stopped using it after a week as it got in the way. I just put it back on and sure enough my compass was exhibiting the same issue. How did they miss this?
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there is a small metal square on the inside of the flip cases backcase. I 'think' this is intended to shield the sensor from the magnet when the case is open. It clearly is TOTALLY inadequate to the task. I'm speculating this is what the metal square is for, as it corresponds in position exactly with one of the magnets in the case door, and this metal square is not present on the normal back case..
Simply lazy design and testing... why does it even need a magnet to stay closed :/ its like closing a book with a magnet lol, they get along fine without them!!!!
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spoke to moto care. sent them screen shots of the magnetometer all messed up. They said they will get back to me, but no one else has reported issues... *cough* bull**** *cough...
I have noticed today that even when I remove the case, the magnetic sensor is all messed up. It seems after a week of use it has screwed up the sensors calibration (probably correctable)..
evidently, part of the cheap price is a lack of proper beta testing of the phone and accessories....
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Any update from moto care?
eddiem74 said:
Any update from moto care?
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still waiting. Sent them a chaser..ill update
Thank you for contacting Motorola.
We regret that there is no possible solution. Compasses operate by magnetic field, and any interference with any compass magnet. There is no way around this.
If you are using a Motorola original case, rest assured that will not hurt your terminal. Imam to close the lid affects the compass but not strong enough to damage the terminal or delete any internal memory power. We apologize for the inconvenience.
jlmcr87 said:
Thank you for contacting Motorola.
We regret that there is no possible solution. Compasses operate by magnetic field, and any interference with any compass magnet. There is no way around this.
If you are using a Motorola original case, rest assured that will not hurt your terminal. Imam to close the lid affects the compass but not strong enough to damage the terminal or delete any internal memory power. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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I don't understand, are you saying you work for motorola? was this a response you got from motorola??
Motorola cannot release an OFFICIAL ACCESSORY!! at a premium price (£20) that causes issues for the core functionality of the device. I will press the issue with motorola until they acknowledge their mistake and resolve to provide me with a refund, equivalent compensation or a replacement back cover that doesn't cause these problems.
Imagine if you bought a New car; You bought official seat covers for your car that the manufacturer heavily marketed to you, but they make the satnav useless. Do you think any car manufacturer would ever get away with this??
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I don't understand, are you saying you work for motorola? was this a response you got from motorola??
Motorola cannot release an OFFICIAL ACCESSORY!! at a premium price (£20) that causes issues for the core functionality of the device. I will press the issue with motorola until they acknowledge their mistake and resolve to provide me with a refund, equivalent compensation or a replacement back cover that doesn't cause these problems.
Imagine if you bought a New car; You bought official seat covers for your car that the manufacturer heavily marketed to you, but they make the satnav useless. Do you think any car manufacturer would ever get away with this??
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This is the response from Motorola.
helppme said:
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Motorola cannot release an OFFICIAL ACCESSORY!! at a premium price (£20) that causes issues for the core functionality of the device. I will press the issue with motorola until they acknowledge their mistake and resolve to provide me with a refund, equivalent compensation or a replacement back cover that doesn't cause these problems.
Imagine if you bought a New car; You bought official seat covers for your car that the manufacturer heavily marketed to you, but they make the satnav useless. Do you think any car manufacturer would ever get away with this??
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As long as the flip shell is folded completely over (so it is flush with the back) my wife's compass works flawlessly. It's actually better than my n4. As I only have one sample to go off of I'm not saying this issue is being over hyped but it isn't always an issue
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As long as the flip shell is folded completely over (so it is flush with the back) my wife's compass works flawlessly. It's actually better than my n4. As I only have one sample to go off of I'm not saying this issue is being over hyped but it isn't always an issue
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I've tried it this way. If you fold it completely flat, and line it up to the millemeter, the compass works about 50% well. It generally adjusts to north, but it flicks back and forth between north and where the magnet is on the case. You can also see the gauss meter jumping around a lot.
I suspect the magnetic power of the magnets in the case vary a large amount they wont be very expensive ones after all..
Just bought a (supposedly) brand new H918 on ebay. Just noticed today that the ir port is covered (filled?) With a piece of plastic. I realized this when I checked easy remote, and it didn't work with my Sony bravia.
Anybody else experience this? Could this phone be a "knock off"? Are theRe fake v20 out there?
Any info I can learn before I approach the dealer would be good.....
Thanks everybody...
Kevin
PS I'm not having luck finding an app that enumerates and/or tests the hardware in a phone. I have a vague suspicion that the hardware is all present, but That the plastic knockout didn't get knocked out, and is covering the ir blaster itself.
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Just bought a (supposedly) brand new H918 on ebay. Just noticed today that the ir port is covered (filled?) With a piece of plastic. I realized this when I checked easy remote, and it didn't work with my Sony bravia.
Anybody else experience this? Could this phone be a "knock off"? Are theRe fake v20 out there?
Any info I can learn before I approach the dealer would be good.....
Thanks everybody...
Kevin
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I had the same problem on my LG G3 (at&t). My IR blaster was not functional, other than that everything was ok. I think your unit has similar problem. It would be nice if you can ask your dealer and resolve it with them.
If the IR blaster is on the top right corner then mine is also filled with a plastic cover yet mines functions as per normal.
I dont think its meant to be hollow but filled in with a different shade of grey plastic.
Maybe try the LG quick remote app again, for me its sometimes a bit flakey to read the unit your trying to control sometimes taking forever then you exit prematurely and it functions. Then sometimes it sweeps the unit fast and you have a remote.
The IR diode is covered with a plastic plug that blocks visible light, but allows infra-red light -- hence it appears black. This is normal...
If the IR function of your phone isn't working, it isn't because there is "something in the hole".
-- Brian
runningnak3d said:
The IR diode is covered with a plastic plug that blocks visible light, but allows infra-red light -- hence it appears black. This is normal...
If the IR function of your phone isn't working, it isn't because there is "something in the hole".
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Hey, Brian... Thanks for your input. I know that the IR emitter is usually a super dark red that looks black unless you are firing a very bright light through it. And yes, I grok IR transparency....but in this case, it isn't the dark plastic that is there, but silver plastic exactly the same shade of silver as the plastic head and heel parts. I actually suspect that it is the emitter covered with the same silver paint as the plastic around it. Either that, or possibly a plastic 'knockout' left over from the molding process, that didn't get knocked out.
Although my phone was sold to me as" new in sealed box" ,im not entirely certain that isn't a factory second in some way.
The retailer has offered me an exchange, so I think I may take it, and hope that I have better luck with the next box they send me.
I know that I've seen a few threads titled along the lines of "return your v20 to stock", but I thought since I'm typing a response to you re the IR problem, I figured it can't hurt to ask you if you have a particular method you'd suggest.
I love this phone, but am a bit intimidated by how easy it seems to brick. Rooting and modding really kinda feels like I'm playing with a $300.00 grenade.
I hope it doesn't sound like insincere flattery, because I am very sincerely thankful for having somebody with your knowledge and skill set being such a regular and excellent contributor to the v20 XDA boards.
Anyway, I will be very grateful for any recommendations you might feel like making, in regards to my getting TWRP and SuperV20 out, and the stock OS and recovery (and LAF?) back in.
Thank you
Kevin
goulash2011 said:
If the IR blaster is on the top right corner then mine is also filled with a plastic cover yet mines functions as per normal.
I dont think its meant to be hollow but filled in with a different shade of grey plastic.
Maybe try the LG quick remote app again, for me its sometimes a bit flakey to read the unit your trying to control sometimes taking forever then you exit prematurely and it functions. Then sometimes it sweeps the unit fast and you have a remote.
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Does your plastic cover look black or a super dark red?
That's what I would expect, but in this case the hole is filled with something that is the exact same color of silver that the plastic head of the phone is.
I suspect either the emitter was painted with the same paint that the plastic head was covered with, or possibly that it was a knockout left over from the manufacturing process, that didn't get knocked out. I believe the IR emitter is there or below there but I'm being offered an exchange, so I think I'm going to take it and hope that the next machine i get is in better condition
@wyldnewbie I must have missed the part where it is silver. I think you are probably correct, and when it was painted, the masking was messed up and it was painted. Have you tried using a paperclip to scrape the paint?
I have one right here, and I just tried scraping the painted part of my phone to see if it would scratch, and it doesn't. However, paint should come off plastic fairly easily. With that said, if you have the option to exchange it, I can see why you wouldn't want to try that.
So, onto your "back to stock" question. The easiest way is to flash a KDZ. It doesn't matter which version, as long as it is 10p or higher. If you have TWRP on laf, there is a zip in the lafsploit thread that you can flash to get download mode back. Once you have flashed the KDZ, boot to stock recovery and do a factory reset. You might want to boot the phone and make sure that FRP wasn't triggered, and if it was, login and then remove your Google account, and then do another factory reset. The phone will be back to new, and they will never know that you rooted it.
Lastly, thanks for the compliment. Unless some OEM gets their head out of their a**, I will be around here for years to come.
EDIT: mine looks black, but it could be dark red, but it is too small to tell. I can tell your that it is completely flush with the case, there isn't an indentation, and it doesn't protrude. It just looks like a black dot.
-- Brian
wyldnewbie said:
Does your plastic cover look black or a super dark red?
That's what I would expect, but in this case the hole is filled with something that is the exact same color of silver that the plastic head of the phone is.
I suspect either the emitter was painted with the same paint that the plastic head was covered with, or possibly that it was a knockout left over from the manufacturing process, that didn't get knocked out. I believe the IR emitter is there or below there but I'm being offered an exchange, so I think I'm going to take it and hope that the next machine i get is in better condition
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Mines black or could be super dark red..
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@wyldnewbie I must have missed the part where it is silver. I think you are probably correct, and when it was painted, the masking was messed up and it was painted. Have you tried using a paperclip to scrape the paint?
I have one right here, and I just tried scraping the painted part of my phone to see if it would scratch, and it doesn't. However, paint should come off plastic fairly easily. With that said, if you have the option to exchange it, I can see why you wouldn't want to try that.
So, onto your "back to stock" question. The easiest way is to flash a KDZ. It doesn't matter which version, as long as it is 10p or higher. If you have TWRP on laf, there is a zip in the lafsploit thread that you can flash to get download mode back. Once you have flashed the KDZ, boot to stock recovery and do a factory reset. You might want to boot the phone and make sure that FRP wasn't triggered, and if it was, login and then remove your Google account, and then do another factory reset. The phone will be back to new, and they will never know that you rooted it.
Lastly, thanks for the compliment. Unless some OEM gets their head out of their a**, I will be around here for years to come.
EDIT: mine looks black, but it could be dark red, but it is too small to tell. I can tell your that it is completely flush with the case, there isn't an indentation, and it doesn't protrude. It just looks like a black dot.
-- Brian
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Hey Brian,
Well, last night I ordered and paid for another V20, because I didn't want to have to do without the phone for any length of time. (They'll refund the money when they get the old one), but I thought I might try your advice, and try to scrape the paint a bit. Tada! It works....
Its ok that I ordered another one, because I had observed a couple of other deficiencies with this phone ... And would rather not have deficiencies at all, with something advertised as 'brand new in box'.
AnywAy, I guess it'll be another 3 weeks or so until I get the new one, and then I'll do the return to stock thing.....
Just thought I'd let you know that you were right about the paint.
Glad it worked out for you.
Mind if I ask what other problems you are having?
-- Brian
I couldnt get any IR app to work with my phone. Tried mostly anymote smart remote.
Only the one that came with the phone works fine. It's made by lg.
will5 said:
I couldnt get any IR app to work with my phone. Tried mostly anymote smart remote.
Only the one that came with the phone works fine. It's made by lg.
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I've had this issue with some other IR remote apps and it has something to do with the way LG implemented their IR sensor codes?? I found a few generic looking ones that aren't flashy but they work. A lot of the popular ones (Anymote) on Google play don't work with LG which sucks coming from my S4 which worked with practically everything IR related and some require the LG IR app to be installed to actually work. I don't use the IR on this phone really so it was mainly just experimentation out of curiosity at the time but I'll see if I can dig up the other apps that worked right for ya
Yes, I was using a samsung phone with anymote and worked pretty fine.
Anymote devs didnt say anything about lg not working, but I guess it's correct.
So, ill keep using the lg one. Not so great but gets the job done.
If you find another one working, will be great.
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I've had this issue with some other IR remote apps and it has something to do with the way LG implemented their IR sensor codes?? I found a few generic looking ones that aren't flashy but they work. A lot of the popular ones (Anymote) on Google play don't work with LG which sucks coming from my S4 which worked with practically everything IR related and some require the LG IR app to be installed to actually work. I don't use the IR on this phone really so it was mainly just experimentation out of curiosity at the time but I'll see if I can dig up the other apps that worked right for ya
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will5 said:
Yes, I was using a samsung phone with anymote and worked pretty fine.
Anymote devs didnt say anything about lg not working, but I guess it's correct.
So, ill keep using the lg one. Not so great but gets the job done.
If you find another one working, will be great.
Thanks
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Not sure what the problem is, but I had no problem using anymote when I was on stock based roms (lineage 15.1 has issues where it works briefly but then stops for a while.. I and others have had good luck with it on Gamma kernel). There's an option in Anymote's settings called use alternate commands or similar that if you flip it might fix it.
@Phoenix591
I don't use the IR that much but I remember anymote didn't work when I tried it and they had a specific note in their store page just for LG users about how LG used different IR system or something and I don't remember if I tried the alternate commands or not I'll have to try it again and see.
Maybe has to do with phone variants.
H990ds is kind of different from other variants.
I had some apps giving problems on 990ds that were working fine on 910A.
Not sure if IR problems could be related.
Shoot Brian, I never saw this until right now! I was checking your instructions as I'm about to start returning the first H918 I bought.
There were a few things wrong with this machine I'd bought:
It was NOT new, as was advertised; the screen protectors 2nd film wasn't on it, the camera lens had been replaced with a third party/aftermarket plastic lens.
The charger wouldn't fast charge, and the micro SD slot was flaky. The earphones were branded LG, and were far worse quality than dollar store headphones. And the volume control on them didn't work, also, there was paint flaked off the plastic on the release button for removing the back. And if course, the IR was painted over.
Also, I couldn't get any modified stock RIMs to boot, unless I removed the mods....
The next one was better thank God!
Kevin
Late to this thread but I can confirm that units now being sold (probably B stock) have their IR LEDs painted over in varying degrees. I got a "new" 995 that showed no activity when viewed with an IR sensitive camera. I got a second unit which had very low output from the port. Under magnification it was clear that the LED had the same finish as the top trim piece. Light scraping with a micro flat head screw driver successfully removed the coating from the LED and enabled full IR output. Side note, the first unit also would not maintain a connection to 3G or 4G. The second unit had no radio problems.