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I'm swapping my damaged Evo, tomorrow, for a refurbished model. The screen on mine is damaged, so I called the store and told them I heard they'd replace the screen for free if I had TEP (which I do). They don't have any screens, but asked me to bring it in anyways...they looked it over and said they'd replace it for free. The "new" phone is supposed to be here tomorrow. Now, having heard some of the horror stories, I told them I'd want to look it over first...anything in particular I should look for, outside of light leakage? I've had no problems with my phone, and I'd rather replace the screen myself, if the alternative is getting a refurb that I'm not going to be happy with.
Stick the USB in and wiggle it to make sure it isn't loose. Make sure power button is not cracked or the camera lens. That's about all I'd check for.
Make sure it had a good battery.. Sprint has a habit of sending bad ones with their exchanges
jjpp23 said:
Make sure it had a good battery.. Sprint has a habit of sending bad ones with their exchanges
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How exactly would you do that?
Make sure it is a 003/004, not a 002 HW Revision.
Check for cracks on power/volume rocker.
Test 4G if possible to make sure RSA key is not busted.
Ask sprint to test the battery at the store..
jjpp23 said:
Make sure it had a good battery.. Sprint has a habit of sending bad ones with their exchanges
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A replacement phone - DHRP does not come with a battery your same battery is used.
jdh10475 said:
A replacement phone - DHRP does not come with a battery your same battery is used.
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lol beat me to it, i was about to say.
Things to check for, tech should do it first but better safe than sorry,
1)microphone
2)earpiece
3)speakerphone
4)GPS/4G
^^ most common issues I see with exchanges, if it doesn't get reported as being damaged when they send it in.... it doesn't get fixed.
id check for:
-flash+camera is working
-speaker working and not busted!!!
-power button is not cracked
-mic is working
-all the functions on the phone works. (gps, 4G!!!!!!, haptic feedback, screen sensitivity etc...)
gqstatus0685 said:
Stick the USB in and wiggle it to make sure it isn't loose. Make sure power button is not cracked or the camera lens. That's about all I'd check for.
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Never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, EVER put a cable into the charging port of a phone and attempt to wiggle it. EVER.
jjpp23 said:
Make sure it had a good battery.. Sprint has a habit of sending bad ones with their exchanges
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As was pointed out, a DHRP (Direct Handset RePlacement) doesn't come with a battery (unless one was requested).
tangstang said:
lol beat me to it, i was about to say.
Things to check for, tech should do it first but better safe than sorry,
1)microphone
2)earpiece
3)speakerphone
4)GPS/4G
^^ most common issues I see with exchanges, if it doesn't get reported as being damaged when they send it in.... it doesn't get fixed.
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Techs don't test DHRPs. UPS drops them off, they scan them into inventory, they go in the cabinets and they don't come back out until they're needed. It's rare for the phone to even see the light of day until it's being swapped onto an account.
d14 said:
Never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, EVER put a cable into the charging port of a phone and attempt to wiggle it. EVER.
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^^^^^ This.
Thanks, everybody. I'm going to be a little paranoid about this phone, even if it works fine, for at least a couple of weeks. I really wish they'd just swap out the screen, but oh well...
Thanks again!
Im on my second replaced furbed phone. My ORIGINAL phone the haptick feedback stopped, then the first furbed it wouldnt allow me to download apps, and havent Tested the new one yet since i was waiting for my Zagg shield. So we will see how this one does. LOL
Picked up the refurb earlier today, and so far so good. No light leak, the mic, speakers, camera, and everything else works as it should. I'll give it a couple more days, to make sure all is as it should be, then I'll root it.
Nice to have a screen that works again!
Anyone tried putting a magnet next to the back of their Defy?
I have this leather case for an old XDA I used to have, which has a magnet built in to clasp the strap closed.
When I put the defy in, it came up with a multimedia dock interface!
Also, putting the magnet at another point puts it into the car windscreen dock interface.
I looked on the Motorola website for the accessories, but they list the milestone multimedia/windscreen docks under the Defy accessories.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the Milestone's usb port is in the wrong place to fit?
Yes, the milestone won't fit. I'm waiting for a desk-stand, too
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http://www.store.motorola.com/Car-M...olor_map,price,size_name&searchRank=salesrank
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http://www.store.motorola.com/Car-M...olor_map,price,size_name&searchRank=salesrank
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Problem is, it'll switch into car mode every time you use that...
magnet polarity
Turn the polarity of magnet!
If you put the magnet same place like in the car mount (behind of the menu button), but with reversed polarity. The phone runs the media home instead of car home.
I understand that's how it works.
Thing is, how easy is to to get to the magnet?
Are you likely to end up ruining or breaking the dock whilst trying to remove and reinsert it?
If you don't want the magnet to work, can't you put the phone in upside down? Most of my apps work fine inverted. I realize that puts the usb on top...
I just bought a cheap mount from China on eBay now. No magnet
Anyone tried this desk stand?
Desk Genie Non-Slip Charging Desk Stand
rumcajsz said:
Anyone tried this desk stand?
Desk Genie Non-Slip Charging Desk Stand
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I use a similar product, but it doesn't have a usb hub built in. But it does work.
http://www.clingo.com/
I just bought a cheap car vent mount off ebay & it actually works really well, I do a ton of traveling for work so I've tested quite a few
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Did anyone tried this dock ?! it's look interesting.
mobilefun.co.uk/motorola-defy-desktop-sync-and-charge-cradle-p28097.htm
alakiha said:
Did anyone tried this dock ?! it's look interesting.
mobilefun.co.uk/motorola-defy-desktop-sync-and-charge-cradle-p28097.htm
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That actually looks good but phone would probably not fit with a gel case on
alakiha said:
Did anyone tried this dock ?! it's look interesting.
mobilefun.co.uk/motorola-defy-desktop-sync-and-charge-cradle-p28097.htm
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That actually looks quite nice and the price isn't too bad either.
Just a shame it's not in stock really - I'll keep an eye on it and if I see it's arrived, I might just go for it.
Step666 said:
That actually looks quite nice and the price isn't too bad either.
Just a shame it's not in stock really - I'll keep an eye on it and if I see it's arrived, I might just go for it.
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hum,So let us know about quality and everything might useful to know
alakiha said:
hum,So let us know about quality and everything might useful to know
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If/when it's ever available for purchase...
Looking at it again, my only concern is where the charging/USB port cover is supposed to go when it's docked.
Step666 said:
If/when it's ever available for purchase...
Looking at it again, my only concern is where the charging/USB port cover is supposed to go when it's docked.
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Yes I know,I meant when you purchased it
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I didn't notice that before!! Yes you right
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Looking at it again, my only concern is where the charging/USB port cover is supposed to go when it's docked.
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Look at it again, as there seems to be a small cavity nex to the usb connector. Image #2.
Molondro said:
Look at it again, as there seems to be a small cavity nex to the usb connector. Image #2.
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Oh, you're right.
Why didn't I see that before?
I guess I need to look at the settings on my monitor...
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I guess I need to look at the settings on my monitor...
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Me too + my eye's
hi, well, i always have the wifi error on my atrix, and i've seen the famous video on youtube tht shows how to fix this problem by just moving the ' small battery', but me!! i have pull it completly!!!! so i say bye forever to my wifi/btooth ?? or still hope! pls someoneeeeeeeeee..
thkssssssssss
did you actually take apart your phone?
if this is the thing you mean....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYz_RiuFVRk
Then i'd have to say that doing so probably wasn't a GOOD idea to begin with. And it says to "remove and resolder" it... which does not look like it's in a place where it would be easy for anybody to do at home. Nice, though, how he doesn't SHOW that in his video. Just kinda shows him removing one side of it. Doesn't look like a battery, honestly. Looks more like it'd be some sort of resistor or capacitor or something.
elementaldragon said:
if this is the thing you mean....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYz_RiuFVRk
Then i'd have to say that doing so probably wasn't a GOOD idea to begin with. And it says to "remove and resolder" it... which does not look like it's in a place where it would be easy for anybody to do at home. Nice, though, how he doesn't SHOW that in his video. Just kinda shows him removing one side of it. Doesn't look like a battery, honestly. Looks more like it'd be some sort of resistor or capacitor or something.
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Definitely not a resistor or cap. I think it is a battery with that strap across the top. Pretty big actually, relative to other surface mounted components. It looks like something i would attempt to solder by hand. But i wouldn't recommend it to someone with no soldering experience.
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Yeah that video seems to be pretty useless, I posted it in the following thread just to have a record of it:
https://forums.motorola.com/posts/0c2f1387d6
Make sure to post there to let motorola know that you are having this problem!
hi, all, i"ve bring my atrix to a reparator and he put the small battery in its place, wifi still dosent work btooth too! wow! ive tried every thing! i think its a hardware problem! i think tht ill gonna buy another phone! but not another moto! thats sure!! thks all....
http://www.fasttech.com/products/1197502
Includes FREE worldwide shipping. Is this too good to be true? I'm keen to give it a shot, but can't seem to find a brand-name or anything. According to the seller its compatible with our phones, but I'm always sceptical of no-name-brand Chinese things, especially if it could damage my precious.
Don't think its branded at all. Their return policy seems pretty good. Seems as though you would only have to pay for shipping if it's not an error on their part. I assume DOA's and the thing breaking down within the warranty period would constitute as free return paid by them. Post a review if u decide to try it.
I received mine today but for some reason I only seem to get 94% charged and won't go above it... I'm still trying to find if anyone else is having this same issue but nothing at present...
Some of us on xda ordered some it's some post down from this one they said they got and it works I'll get mines tomorrow. I ordered it on the 7 of January
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Unlike the other one, this one (for $35) seems to be one of the WPC certified chargers, although I am not sure if it means much.
Link to WPC site: http://www.wirelesspowerconsortium.com/products/details/125/qi-wireless-charging-pad
Link to manufacturer site: http://www.uway-qi.com/Productsshow.asp?ID=32
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I received mine today but for some reason I only seem to get 94% charged and won't go above it... I'm still trying to find if anyone else is having this same issue but nothing at present...
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Is the blue light overly bright and annoying? Are there beeping sounds? Is it easy to get it to charge, or does it only charge when placed in a certain way?
Sorry for the barrage of questions, I'm thinking of getting one of this if it works.
Placed my order. Figured its worth the risk at that price.
Unfortunately I'm in South Africa so I don't expect it to arrive in less that 2 weeks.
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innumerabilis said:
Is the blue light overly bright and annoying?
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The green light has been annoying me more to say it has power, the blue one is covered by the phone when it's charging.
Are there beeping sounds?
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There is a beep to alert you when the phone is placed on it and to advise of charging.
Is it easy to get it to charge, or does it only charge when placed in a certain way?
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The phone needs to be placed upside down, in the case of the N4 the bottom of the phone is towards the power plug end of the Qi.
I'm thinking of getting one of this if it works.
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I've been looking around for something else. Seems to be once above 94% it won't charge anymore. Charging via USB works fine to 100%.
Sorry for the barrage of questions,
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No problem
What about the charging range? Is it any good?
Because on other Qi chargers, a lot of people complained that they lose connection when knocked a centimetre off centre.
gqukyo said:
Don't think its branded at all. Their return policy seems pretty good. Seems as though you would only have to pay for shipping if it's not an error on their part. I assume DOA's and the thing breaking down within the warranty period would constitute as free return paid by them. Post a review if u decide to try it.
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I ordered one, for 27€ it's worth a try. Will probably open it up and dim the leds a bit.
There we go I like this price I think i can chance I can gamble for that type of money.
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What about the charging range? Is it any good?
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You can move it around a bit but not too much, it'll work sideways, longways, etc. and I've also got a case on without an issue.
Maybe once you remove your case, it will charge over 94%.
I am just kidding.
Considering ordering one.
Thanks.
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You can move it around a bit but not too much, it'll work sideways, longways, etc. and I've also got a case on without an issue.
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Has anyone looked at the one labeled just "Qi Wireless Charger"?
It's white, and I don't like that, but it's completely flat, so it'd probably fit the phone better...?
Better as in, if you have to turn it around, then it'd be better, since with the large one, the casing seems to be raised at the top, whereas the standard one is completely flat, so flipping it around wouldn't really be that big of a deal.
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Has anyone looked at the one labeled just "Qi Wireless Charger"?
It's white, and I don't like that, but it's completely flat, so it'd probably fit the phone better...?
Better as in, if you have to turn it around, then it'd be better, since with the large one, the casing seems to be raised at the top, whereas the standard one is completely flat, so flipping it around wouldn't really be that big of a deal.
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seems good, the title says it all
US plug / works with all Qi capable devices inc. Nexus 4 & Nokia 920T/820T
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More info in this thread already started about the fasttech Qi chargers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36093590
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dk20005 said:
More info in this thread already started about the fasttech Qi chargers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36093590
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This is not the same charger as the one being discussed in that other thread.
To repeat the OP, this is the charger discussed here:
http://www.fasttech.com/products/1197502
Mine arrived today. My early thoughts:
1.) It feels pretty cheaply made, but its a simple device and I can't really fault anything about it as far as build quality goes.
2.) The Nexus 4 has to be placed upside down for charging to take place. Bit of a shame, but no reason why you can't just use the pad itself upside down instead.
3.) Unlike the comments from another poster here, I was relieved to see my phone charge to 100% without any problems.
4.) The flashing blue LED is annoying and doesn't seem to do anything other than flash continually whether it is charging or not. I'll probably open it up and kill it, and/or simply tape over it with black tape.
All in all, pretty happy for the price paid, and glad to be able to reduce the wear and tear on the microUSB port.
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This is not the same charger as the one being discussed in that other thread.
To repeat the OP, this is the charger discussed here:
http://www.fasttech.com/products/1197502
Mine arrived today. My early thoughts:
1.) It feels pretty cheaply made, but its a simple device and I can't really fault anything about it as far as build quality goes.
2.) The Nexus 4 has to be placed upside down for charging to take place. Bit of a shame, but no reason why you can't just use the pad itself upside down instead.
3.) Unlike the comments from another poster here, I was relieved to see my phone charge to 100% without any problems.
4.) The flashing blue LED is annoying and doesn't seem to do anything other than flash continually whether it is charging or not. I'll probably open it up and kill it, and/or simply tape over it with black tape.
All in all, pretty happy for the price paid, and glad to be able to reduce the wear and tear on the microUSB port.
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Why does it have to be upside down?
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Why does it have to be upside down?
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Sorry, when I say "upside down", I don't mean face-down. Rather, the charging port needs to be at the top. Obviously that's where the sensor / coil lines up best with the phone; can't think of any other reason.
FYI, use the code "LAUNCH" for 5% off. Credit goes to samlikely in another thread for this.
With this coupon, this charger comes to $33.13 shipped!
Um so about a month ago i was charging my Note and I placed it on my desks keyboard slide-out tray but the Note fell and landed directly on the charging port with the cable plugged in and it looked like it bent the port internally since the cable no longer sits flat or stiff. I am willing to open the device and fix it since my warranty is shot since I rooted it lol. What do you guys suggest?
Can you provide a picture? hard to say without knowing what exactly you mean.
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Can you provide a picture? hard to say without knowing what exactly you mean.
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Alright lol this is when i mess with it to get it charging:
Now when it goes stright in like it should:
Side view:
perez6991 said:
Alright lol this is when i mess with it to get it charging:
Now when it goes stright in like it should:
Side view:
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well, I think your options are probably pretty limited. Personally i would probably give it a shot, but you could also send it in to evga and pay for them to fix, probably $100+ or bring it to a local place to try it?
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