Creaky USB-Port - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hallo guys,
yesterday i got my nexus 4 from the RMA... and it is really better than my first one....
BUT when i connected my USB-Cable and i move it up and down the USB-Ports is creaky.... What is it...Can it be broken or something?
Should i order a new one only because of this noise...
TIA
Multisaft7

Multisaft7 said:
Hallo guys,
yesterday i got my nexus 4 from the RMA... and it is really better than my first one....
BUT when i connected my USB-Cable and i move it up and down the USB-Ports is creaky.... What is it...Can it be broken or something?
Should i order a new one only because of this noise...
TIA
Multisaft7
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I got the same thing. Just dont move the cable when connected. Im keeping mine, there is a high % you will recieve one with more defects
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OK, i hope that the port doesnt broke or something
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My original phone had it, my RMA doesn't, but as the other poster mentioned it's a HUGE gamble with RMA units. If this one starts doing it, ad continues to get worse, I'll take my phone apart and glue all the junk that they didn't properly glue at the factory.

But you mean it is no problem until I dont play with it and move up down like lightswitcher? OR you request a RMA Unit because of this Problem....
Its only this defect, no one more

Multisaft7 said:
But you mean it is no problem until I dont play with it and move up down like lightswitcher? OR you request a RMA Unit because of this Problem....
Its only this defect, no one more
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My original, moved very slightly, and creaked a lot. That wasn't the reason for the RMA, but I'm happy its gone.
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[Q] [HELP!] Have I damaged my screen?

Hey all,
I received received my LG Nexus 4. I don't know if I may have damaged my screen but hopefully you guys can help clear up my queries.
I've been trying on screen protectors and my case, I don't know if maybe I've damaged it. But, one thing that has lead me to believe this is when I start up Nexus 4, during the Google screen at the top right, there is a bit of light exposure.
Basically, I would assume that during the Google screen at boot up, the whole screen would be black right except where it says Google.
Mine has a bit of faint white light on the top right corner.
Could anyone help clarify this for me?
Appreciate it, thank you!
I'm assuming that on most Nexus 4's that around the Google logo at boot up it is pitch black. But, others with Nexus 4's please check on boot up at the Google screen around the top right edge, do you also have a white/faint tint in the corner?
Are there anyways to check this? That the touchscreen is still functioning in the corner? Am I worrying too much about it? Is there a way of testing the screen?
Is your case still on the device? I'm not sure which one you're using, but it's possible that it may be too tight for the Nexus 4, which is causing pinching of the touchscreen.
You're right, at boot, the screen should be pure black, save for the Google logo and that unlocked icon (for unlocked bootloaders).
You can check if it's still registering touch feedback by going to Settings > Developer options > Show touches. Then try touching that area and looking for a white circle. Or simpler, you can pull down the notification shade from the upper right edge.
If it's still in warranty, maybe you could have it returned too.
mlag said:
Is your case still on the device? I'm not sure which one you're using, but it's possible that it may be too tight for the Nexus 4, which is causing pinching of the touchscreen.
You're right, at boot, the screen should be pure black, save for the Google logo and that unlocked icon (for unlocked bootloaders).
You can check if it's still registering touch feedback by going to Settings > Developer options > Show touches. Then try touching that area and looking for a white circle. Or simpler, you can pull down the notification shade from the upper right edge.
If it's still in warranty, maybe you could have it returned too.
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I'm using a Ringke Fusion case, it's brand new. This was yesterday I noticed this on the screen, I was a bit annoyed after wasting a couple of screen protectors getting it on, hopefully when I go home and look at it today it looks pure black but I doubt it. I will try out the methods recommended.
@mlag: Surely I couldn't have broken it? Everyday people must put these phones into there jeans or tight trousers and it must put some pressure on the screen. As I said yesterday I was a little frustrated after going through many screen protectors trying to get it on properly. Hopefully today when I switch it on when I go home it looks better.
Sounds like it's just the normal light bleed
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Ngo93 said:
Sounds like it's just the normal light bleed
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'Normal'?! Will it fix itself overtime you think?
J. Clarkson said:
'Normal'?! Will it fix itself overtime you think?
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I understand that it runs Android but it doesn't mean that it can heal like one.
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andyabc said:
I understand that it runs Android but it doesn't mean that it can heal like one.
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It runs Android of course, it's a Nexus 4. Doesn't heal like that one? Which one are you referring to? I'm a bit lost here, you sure you not getting confused with another thread?
J. Clarkson said:
It runs Android of course, it's a Nexus 4. Doesn't heal like that one? Which one are you referring to? I'm a bit lost here, you sure you not getting confused with another thread?
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Accidental thanks.
What I mean is that phones cannot repair thereselfs.
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So I've established that light bleeding on the Nexus 4 along the top of the screen is quite common. After reading from this thread below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133655
Now can anyone tell me how light bleeding is caused? I'd appreciate it, thanks!
Its the display itself when made, you can't cause your phone to get light bleed at least I don't think. I also have a little on the top right.
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So I've established that light bleeding on the Nexus 4 along the top of the screen is quite common. After reading from this thread below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133655
Now can anyone tell me how light bleeding is caused? I'd appreciate it, thanks!
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Glue I've read somewhere should bleach out over time I doubt that but I've answered in the great help thread maybe decide for one place to post questions it's really hard to answer two times
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drmclove69 said:
Its the display itself when made, you can't cause your phone to get light bleed at least I don't think. I also have a little on the top right.
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Ah, I see, I thought that one couldn't cause there phone to suddenly light bleed.
Freacky24 said:
Glue I've read somewhere should bleach out over time I doubt that but I've answered in the great help thread maybe decide for one place to post questions it's really hard to answer two times
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Thanks for your response mate in both threads, I read the other one and I agree with you. It doesn't bother me, it is only because I switched on the new phone yesterday I was just playing with it as I haven't got my new SIM to use it yet. And, I noticed at the top on the right there was a very faint light bleeding, it isn't that noticable.
I will carry on using it as it is.
J. Clarkson said:
Thanks for your response mate in both threads, I read the other one and I agree with you. It doesn't bother me, it is only because I switched on the new phone yesterday I was just playing with it as I haven't got my new SIM to use it yet. And, I noticed at the top on the right there was a very faint light bleeding, it isn't that noticable.
I will carry on using it as it is.
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Jepp I'm doing the same I can't see it while being on a "normal" screen that's strange but ok haha
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My touch screen is working perfectly!!! After to tech support.

Hi, I want to share my experience with a Nexus 7 2013 which bought to me a friend in USA (I'm from Spain).
It is made in China, June, and it has every touch problem described here: maps rotate, multi-touch with only 2 fingers, Swype keyboard problem (the draw was continuously cut off), the screen didn't recognize my finger, and sometimes ghost pulsations.
Well, I sent the tablet to the tech support and today is back.
The report says:
Problem: Touch Screen Function Error
Replaced part: LCD + Front + GPS module
Note the Gps module replaced which I didn't referred.
Now everything is ok and screen works without problems. And all of this with the J compilation.
Clearly, my experience indicates that the Nexus problem is a hardware problem, and Asus knows perfectly the problem.
Cheers.
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threepwood960 said:
Hi, I want to share my experience with a Nexus 7 2013 which bought to me a friend in USA (I'm from Spain).
It is made in China, June, and it has every touch problem described here: maps rotate, multi-touch with only 2 fingers, Swype keyboard problem (the draw was continuously cut off), the screen didn't recognize my finger, and sometimes ghost pulsations.
Well, I sent the tablet to the tech support and today is back.
The report says:
Problem: Touch Screen Function Error
Replaced part: LCD + Front + GPS module
Note the Gps module replaced which I didn't referred.
Now everything is ok and screen works without problems. And all of this with the J compilation.
Clearly, my experience indicates that the Nexus problem is a hardware problem, and Asus knows perfectly the problem.
Cheers.
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What I don't understand is if that was the case there would be a lot of perfect ones out there. They should call for a recall if you have a certain date of the bad batches. This is how it should be done. If you bought it from Best Buy then best buy should be getting good batches for exchange. With reciepts still. I am over my 15 days now. 2nd of all I just don't believe that this is hardware. I had a perfect screen for 15 days then this update destroyed it. HMMMMMMM doesn't make sence. It is software issues thats going on.
I think what Asus is doing is recieving your Nexus 7 and istalling the proper drivers for the screen it has in it. The next update that comes out will destroy it again and again till you get tired of this crap.
threepwood960 said:
Hi, I want to share my experience with a Nexus 7 2013 which bought to me a friend in USA (I'm from Spain).
It is made in China, June, and it has every touch problem described here: maps rotate, multi-touch with only 2 fingers, Swype keyboard problem (the draw was continuously cut off), the screen didn't recognize my finger, and sometimes ghost pulsations.
Well, I sent the tablet to the tech support and today is back.
The report says:
Problem: Touch Screen Function Error
Replaced part: LCD + Front + GPS module
Note the Gps module replaced which I didn't referred.
Now everything is ok and screen works without problems. And all of this with the J compilation.
Clearly, my experience indicates that the Nexus problem is a hardware problem, and Asus knows perfectly the problem.
Cheers.
Enviado desde mi Nexus 7 usando Tapatalk 4
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I'm happy they fixed your touch screen issue, I'm thinking about having my n7 sent to be repaired too because ts10 helped a lot but it still doesn't feel 100% fixed.
Does your nexus feel solid and one piece like it did out of the box? I'm worried about having the screen feel like it could detach if they replace it.
I would like to see people start putting pictures of the paper work for this problem. Meaning the paper they send back with your tablet saying it is a defective screen or digitizer. Then we need to do something to get a replacement. Not sending it off. Exchanges at retail stores.
I have now the Q compilation with root and unlocked, and the touch screen is ok still. I don't see anything different to the original product (when I opened the box), but I think they exchange the screen and GPS, as they told me.
threepwood960 said:
I have now the Q compilation with root and unlocked, and the touch screen is ok still. I don't see anything different to the original product (when I opened the box), but I think they exchange the screen and GPS, as they told me.
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Hi! Thanks for the info, i might be sending my nexus 7 for replacement too.
Could you maybe try this app to check if the touchscreen problem persists? if it's not too troublesome for you of course! :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449612
RMA'd mine for touch-screen issues. Getting it on Monday, will report my experience with it then. This post makes me optimistic that it will actually be fixed
potofgold said:
Hi! Thanks for the info, i might be sending my nexus 7 for replacement too.
Could you maybe try this app to check if the touchscreen problem persists? if it's not too troublesome for you of course! :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449612
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I tested it already and the screen gets crazy. But I think this app is a fake, isn't it?
Certainly, my screen now respond without any problem, similar as in my Nexus 7 2012.
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RMA'd mine for touch-screen issues. Getting it on Monday, will report my experience with it then. This post makes me optimistic that it will actually be fixed
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When I sent my tablet to the tech support I was worry too. But as I say, the result was the best possible. Good luck!
threepwood960 said:
I tested it already and the screen gets crazy. But I think this app is a fake, isn't it?
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Dude, read the description! It is NOT test app. It is showing (simulates) bad touch so you can compare it with your device.
Nothing more, nothing less.
Please show me the sentence which is saying that. I am reading this desciption totaly different.
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Bad news. The problems are back. I have discovered it with Swype keyboard, and confirmed with Maps and the app Paint Kids:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KDk0keD6Uc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
My happiness was for less than one week.
Bought mine a week ago. Worked perfect until i installed JSS15R yesterday, now im experiencing a touch freezes and random doubletaps
threepwood960 said:
I tested it already and the screen gets crazy. But I think this app is a fake, isn't it?
Certainly, my screen now respond without any problem, similar as in my Nexus 7 2012.
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hmm, since the app creator figured out how to replicate the problem by simply displaying a certain image in fullscreen, so i was wondering if a replaced touchscreen would solve the problem. but i guess not..
Thanks for your help though!
threepwood960 said:
Bad news. The problems are back. I have discovered it with Swype keyboard, and confirmed with Maps and the app Paint Kids:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KDk0keD6Uc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
My happiness was for less than one week.
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I knew it. I found something out last night. Mine works perfect if its on a hard surface like a wooden table. If I put it on my couch or lay it on any cloth type material it has dead spots on typing. Mine is in a slimline Moko case. This is tested without holding it and unplugged. Touching the screen with one finger and hand only.Type real fast on each letter and they drop out touches.Like I said it works perfect now.
potofgold said:
hmm, since the app creator figured out how to replicate the problem by simply displaying a certain image in fullscreen, so i was wondering if a replaced touchscreen would solve the problem. but i guess not..
Thanks for your help though!
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Shure it would help, but exchange for another better type of screen/toch combo :/
But i think cleaning an touching ang cleaning help.. mine is a lot better than it was on a first day (with a same ROM).
Cleaning a cache in my case Cruselite TPU with antistatic cleaner helped, too I think
Butt "some jittering remins" its hard to pickup icons to move "icons"... As nexus mean i move or tap the finger..
threepwood960 said:
Bad news. The problems are back. I have discovered it with Swype keyboard, and confirmed with Maps and the app Paint Kids:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KDk0keD6Uc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
My happiness was for less than one week.
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Take your Nexus 7 out of the case and lay it on a nice wooden hard surface and retest the screen. Mine works perfect on hard surfaces only.im thinking it could be the digitizer flexing or the wireless charging coils causing the problems.
The previous video was recorded before I sent the tablet. As it is shown it worked in a terrible way. Now is something subtle, because it only fails sometimes and mainly on hard surfaces.
It is strange, before to tech support it failed each second. Now, I can be swyping several minutes and it doesn't fail, and in other moment it fails 1 out of 10 words.
I will try to update to R compilation (I have the Q) and I will tell you.

[Q] Plastic Side crack

Hello,
I have noticed a few days ago a crack on the side just above the stylus house. I never dropped the phone and it is fully protected by a leather case.
Any one had such bad experience and how managed with ùsamsung"
samaliset said:
Hello,
I have noticed a few days ago a crack on the side just above the stylus house. I never dropped the phone and it is fully protected by a leather case.
Any one had such bad experience and how managed with ùsamsung"
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Most cracks happen often due to pressure exerted onto the device.
I can't point any reasons out, but you could have hit it against something hard in your pocket, or sat on it. As Samsung adores the plastic material, this is prone to happen.
It is a problem even on the previous models. I just found my S3 has a crack like that next to the charging port.
xdm9mm said:
It is a problem even on the previous models. I just found my S3 has a crack like that next to the charging port.
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Not on mine. Been using it for more than a year and it's still perfectly fine. Probably manufacturing problem
N7105 rocking AOSB with AGNi kernel,
Sent from a small country named Singapore.
Click "Thanks" if I was of any help!
Annoying but wait and Samsung
Thanks for your messages.
I opened a ticket at Samsung to see what they are going to say.
Cheers
I showed mine with the same crack to Samsungs Repair Center and they agreed to a repair free of charge.
Try it!
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jf62 said:
I showed mine with the same crack to Samsungs Repair Center and they agreed to a repair free of charge.
Try it!
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That is a very good news. I'll try who knows...
This can also happen due to rapid temperature changes and strain.
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This is not the first time I see someone complaining about bezel crack, you either live with it and ignore it or try Samsung repair, good luck.

S4 Makes "burning" noise

Hi,
I recently repaired an S4 by replacing the screen/midframe. I noticed it makes a strange noise kind of like something is burning, on some occassions it does go to the samsung logo then boots back up, so it's like there's a short somewhere. it sounds like it's coming from the charging port but I can't think why.
Now, there's quite a few issues already with the phone. the sim card reader does not work, the volume up button does not work, the wifi and bluetooth does not work and the phone does have warranty until next year.
here's a video of the noise:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N-ppTj4...
is it possible I could replace this under warranty? I know I have replaced parts but Apple usually will replace the phone if there is still a fault on their end
Hello,
You repaired by yourself or through an authorized center?
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AntaresOne said:
Hello,
You repaired by yourself or through an authorized center?
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I repaired the phone myself, it was only the LCD and mid frame which has been replaced. My friend has taken an iPhone 5s into Apple for warranty which had a full rehousing and LC D and they only rejected it because of a new battery. I have done the repair many times myself, it's possibly the easiest LCD replacement possible on a phone so I can't understand where this noise is coming from. Prior to this, the phone was absolutely destroyed, bent in half in some places and the glass of the LCD was actually peeling off, but the phone was still recognized by the PC and you can see no damage to the logic board
bump please somebody
UrbanDesigns said:
I repaired the phone myself, it was only the LCD and mid frame which has been replaced. My friend has taken an iPhone 5s into Apple for warranty which had a full rehousing and LC D and they only rejected it because of a new battery. I have done the repair many times myself, it's possibly the easiest LCD replacement possible on a phone so I can't understand where this noise is coming from. Prior to this, the phone was absolutely destroyed, bent in half in some places and the glass of the LCD was actually peeling off, but the phone was still recognized by the PC and you can see no damage to the logic board
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Please don't bump a thread if are not yet passed at least 24 hours, modify your previous post (xda rule)
What device do you have and what screen you bought? Remember that display controller is different among some S4 devices
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AntaresOne said:
Please don't bump a thread if are not yet passed at least 24 hours, modify your previous post (xda rule)
What device do you have and what screen you bought? Remember that display controller is different among some S4 devices
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I have the i9505 and the LCD is i9505
bump, somebody must know?
UrbanDesigns said:
bump, somebody must know?
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I just know @AntaresOne who can solve such things..
"If someone helps, never forget to hit thanks ? "
DeepankarS said:
I just know @AntaresOne who can solve such things..
"If someone helps, never forget to hit thanks ? "
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i just want to know why it makes a burning noise, i can't figure out why it does
bumpppppp
It's probably the screen making the noise. You can try it by disconnecting the screen and then power on your phone.
Oh I read you have more issues. Is it water damaged or something?
Lennyz1988 said:
It's probably the screen making the noise. You can try it by disconnecting the screen and then power on your phone.
Oh I read you have more issues. Is it water damaged or something?
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No, it was smashed real bad. I had another screen and it did the same issue.

Screen Repairs

My wife just broke my screen, can anyone advise how and even.igf it's possible to get it repaired? Quick google, and I can only see places that repair Samsung and Apple...
I'm in the UK, but if I have to order the screen and take somewhere then that's fine...
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vaderag said:
My wife just broke my screen, can anyone advise how and even.igf it's possible to get it repaired? Quick google, and I can only see places that repair Samsung and Apple...
I'm in the UK, but if I have to order the screen and take somewhere then that's fine...
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I used the fone doctor to get my zenfone 3 screen replaced but I had the worst luck mate bad post and faulty parts but they were helpful so see if there is one by you
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vaderag said:
My wife just broke my screen, can anyone advise how and even.igf it's possible to get it repaired? Quick google, and I can only see places that repair Samsung and Apple...
I'm in the UK, but if I have to order the screen and take somewhere then that's fine...
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You can always buy a new screen from aliexpress. They're actually not too hard to replace by yourself.
Replace it by yourself or find a place that allows you to bring your own parts.
JakobSWE said:
You can always buy a new screen from aliexpress. They're actually not too hard to replace by yourself.
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Is there somewhere that instructs how to do it? What tools would I need?
Edit. Also, do I need to replace the whole touchscreen unit? Or can I just replace the glass? Only thing I can see is the whole unit replacement
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vaderag said:
Is there somewhere that instructs how to do it? What tools would I need?
Edit. Also, do I need to replace the whole touchscreen unit? Or can I just replace the glass? Only thing I can see is the whole unit replacement
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It's a lot harder to just replace the glass mate and there should a YouTube video showing how to do it
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vaderag said:
My wife just broke my screen, can anyone advise how and even.igf it's possible to get it repaired? Quick google, and I can only see places that repair Samsung and Apple...
I'm in the UK, but if I have to order the screen and take somewhere then that's fine...
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Order the screen via e-commerce website and ask any vendor to replace it they will do it in No time (cost may be a little high but that's the way it is)
lonewolf98 said:
Order the screen via e-commerce website and ask any vendor to replace it they will do it in No time (cost may be a little high but that's the way it is)
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When you say any vendor, there are loads of little shops that say they do phone repair but look a little dodgy and do loads of other things too - are these safe?!
Also, there seems to be a bit of a spectrum of replacement screens (high quality / original etc)
I'm guessing none of them are actually original, so is there anything I need to look out for to get a good one?
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vaderag said:
When you say any vendor, there are loads of little shops that say they do phone repair but look a little dodgy and do loads of other things too - are these safe?!
Also, there seems to be a bit of a spectrum of replacement screens (high quality / original etc)
I'm guessing none of them are actually original, so is there anything I need to look out for to get a good one?
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Screen Replacement isn't that big of a Deal..
So relax Find a Good mobile shop and there u go..
As Far as screens are concerned no screen is Orignal unless u are getting it from the Service Center...
So u have to settle for less. Just get the screen for the specific phone exactly and u are good to go
Thanks all. Can anyone tell me roughly what the cost is likely to be if i take in a screen to a place and say - do it for me?
I have found somewhere that will post the phone and do the repair for £50
Looking on AliExpress then the screen is £20 (+ long wait or postage cost)
So if it's around £20 then seems like i may as well just use the service here (https://www.quickmobilefix.com/products/xiaomi-mi-a1-front-screen-lcd-repair)
I'm going to call them to check they have a screen in mind - don't want to send it off and then find they themselves have to order from china...
vaderag said:
Thanks all. Can anyone tell me roughly what the cost is likely to be if i take in a screen to a place and say - do it for me?
I have found somewhere that will post the phone and do the repair for £50
Looking on AliExpress then the screen is £20 (+ long wait or postage cost)
So if it's around £20 then seems like i may as well just use the service here (https://www.quickmobilefix.com/products/xiaomi-mi-a1-front-screen-lcd-repair)
I'm going to call them to check they have a screen in mind - don't want to send it off and then find they themselves have to order from china...
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Hi, I will give you my input input on this matter now. The tools required are most of the time included with the replacement screen, also you will have to buy the entire thing (LCD with touch). LCD from Aliexpress for cheap xiaomi is most of the time original LCD but with copied glass and touch. I've bought two different for redmi note 4 and both were pretty much like the original. Working perfectly so far after about 3 months.
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So went into local store and they said they'd need to order it or it's £20 if i order myself...
So, going to order myself, but one more question - I see there are versions 'with frame' or 'without frame' - which do i need?
Edit - I also see LCD and Digitizer only options too (much cheaper)
vaderag said:
So went into local store and they said they'd need to order it or it's £20 if i order myself...
So, going to order myself, but one more question - I see there are versions 'with frame' or 'without frame' - which do i need?
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A frame one is probably quite easy to replace. Non-frame needs special adhesive tape or glue which is often quite hard to get and can lead to light leakage. Also, if you're replacing yourself, make sure the case of the phone has'nt been bent. Otherwise over time it can make the new display get pushed out or crack easily again. Also, I do recommend a screen protector for non-original display because they get smudged easily.
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JakobSWE said:
A frame one is probably quite easy to replace. Non-frame needs special adhesive tape or glue which is often quite hard to get and can lead to light leakage. Also, if you're replacing yourself, make sure the case of the phone has'nt been bent. Otherwise over time it can make the new display get pushed out or crack easily again. Also, I do recommend a screen protector for non-original display because they get smudged easily.
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Presumably if I'm taking to the store tho they'll have that stuff to be able to replace the non frame version?
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vaderag said:
Presumably if I'm taking to the store tho they'll have that stuff to be able to replace the non frame version?
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If they repair phones, then I guess so. But I cant answer that question.
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I see you can buy just the LCD and Digitizer (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/for-Xiao...739437?hash=item5902f599ad:g:xL0AAOSwYeRaJRHE) - will this be replacable? I'm not seeing any vids on how to do this...
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I see you can buy just the LCD and Digitizer (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/for-Xiao...739437?hash=item5902f599ad:g:xL0AAOSwYeRaJRHE) - will this be replacable? I'm not seeing any vids on how to do this...
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It is possible with loca glue, a mold, cleaning solution, a dustfree environment and uv-lamp... Or in other words, not worth it. I recommend pre-installed on frame.
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JakobSWE said:
It is possible with loca glue, a mold, cleaning solution, a dustfree environment and uv-lamp... Or in other words, not worth it. I recommend pre-installed on frame.
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Damn. Would have been so much cheaper!
Is it the kind of thing that wouldnt even be worth risking if the shop said they can do it? I didn't notice much of a dustfree environment there...
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Damn. Would have been so much cheaper!
Is it the kind of thing that wouldnt even be worth risking if the shop said they can do it? I didn't notice much of a dustfree environment there...
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I would go with a frame version, or at least non frame, replacing glass is really tricky and also, so they have a mold for your phone etc...
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JakobSWE said:
I would go with a frame version, or at least non frame, replacing glass is really tricky and also, so they have a mold for your phone etc...
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Thank you - I'm still not clear on what the frame does - surely my phone will have a 'frame' inside it?

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