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Loose camera?

Just noticed that if i put my finger on my camera and move it, the whole camera moves and even makes a clicking noise. Is this normal and if not is there anyway to tighten it up? It's more noticeable with back cover off.
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Take it back
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I can't. I've had it more than 14 days and I've already swapped once.
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My only option is to have Verizon send me a refurbished phone. Do you think I should? The lady at the Verizon store said that since the s4 just came out that the refurbished phone would probably be brand new. Should I take the risk? I mean, if they sent me a refurbished one and it was scratched etc I'd send it back and tell them send me a different one. Wouldn't send them my original s4 until I made sure I was happy with the refurbished one.
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bad device...exchange time. you have to call verizon for the exchange, they will do it, you will not have to send your device back until they send you one, and it should have a return sticker to return it.
all is well...umm at least that is what tmo and att does.
good luck.

Honestly I just want to sell this s4 and get the HTC One when the comes to Verizon. This is my 2nd s4. The other one had lag and heat issues now this one has a loose camera. Never gong to buy a Samsung device again..
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Still unsure on what to do. Here's a video of my camera wobble.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvSZUT1itgg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Chadly said:
Still unsure on what to do. Here's a video of my camera wobble.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvSZUT1itgg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Please, no more videos
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Stfu
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Stfu
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I'm trying to figure out a way to fix this dude...
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Superglue my friend. Our duct tape. Those are my go tos
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Yeah, could probably open the phone up and put some glue. Apparently the movement is normal bcuz I've talked to some other people who have it. Not like the camera is screwed down or anything its just sort of sitting on this square thing.
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jd1639 said:
Please, no more videos
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How about you not be a jerk and get out of thread if you can't contribute
@op If your on AT&T call your local store your covered by a one year manufacture warranty. The vibration motor in phone became loose and stopped working I went to the warranty exchange place and got a brand new S4. Do it before you sell it so you get more value

LeKtRiCzzz said:
How about you not be a jerk and get out of thread if you can't contribute
@op If your on AT&T call your local store your covered by a one year manufacture warranty. The vibration motor in phone became loose and stopped working I went to the warranty exchange place and got a brand new S4. Do it before you sell it so you get more value
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LeKtRiCzzz said:
How about you not be a jerk and get out of thread if you can't contribute
@op If your on AT&T call your local store your covered by a one year manufacture warranty. The vibration motor in phone became loose and stopped working I went to the warranty exchange place and got a brand new S4. Do it before you sell it so you get more value
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I'm gonna concur with this you. Because the S4 is so new, they don't have refurbished phones yet. Since you're on Verizon, I'm gonna assume its the same because they haven't had the S4 as long. I don't have this issue, so I would think that its just a defect.
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lathamc said:
I'm gonna concur with this you. Because the S4 is so new, they don't have refurbished phones yet. Since you're on Verizon, I'm gonna assume its the same because they haven't had the S4 as long. I don't have this issue, so I would think that its just a defect.
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Yeah I asked this if it would be a refurbished phone or a new one and they keep telling me definitely refurbished..
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Chadly said:
Yeah I asked this if it would be a refurbished phone or a new one and they keep telling me definitely refurbished..
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I'd ask to speak with a supervisor, or go to a store. Explain to them that this is brand new, and that you will not accept a refurbished device. It works best if you rant

Lol already tried that.
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I'm going tomorrow because now somehow my volume button has been pushed and its constantly pressing the volume down so now I'm stuck in freaking safe mode
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S4 with liquipel or neverwet?

Has anyone tried liquipel or neverwet chemical to s4 or s4 active?
Im planning to purchase neverwet and put it on my s4 active. Because there are number of people in the sr active tread that is already broken because of the leak.
Do you think it will work? Thanks guys.
And here is the video of neverwet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZrjXSsfxMQ
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I have an Active and have been wondering about liquipel for the same reasons. I'm close enough to them that I can go there and have it done... just don't know how it would deal with the gaskets and whatnot.

It should work, i know you need to remove the battery before spraying iy with never wet or you may short circuit something.
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rockysiccion said:
Has anyone tried liquipel or neverwet chemical to s4 or s4 active?
Im planning to purchase neverwet and put it on my s4 active. Because there are number of people in the sr active tread that is already broken because of the leak.
Do you think it will work? Thanks guys.
And here is the video of neverwet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZrjXSsfxMQ
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neverwet leaves a white coat on the device and wears off quickly. If your are going to do it get liquipel. I would only put never wet on the internals of my phone... this will be noticeable because of how white the coating is.. probably will void the warranty

Someone push the s4 on me?

Hi I have the iPhone 5 with iOS 7.
I completely hate it.
I'm stuck between the s4 and the htc one.
played with both today the s4 seems kinda "plasticy" and the htc one reminds me of the iphone build and the htc one in black is hawt.
why should i buy the s4 over the htc one?
i plan to root / custom rom the s4 once an exploit is found.
thnx

If you drop the S4, it bounces. The One will dent and put pressure on the screen and buttons if dropped causing more possible damage. I suggest a case for either one. The S4 has a larger more vibrant screen. A 13 megapixel camera vs the Ones 4 mp camera. Yes they say ultra pixel but it just takes pics with bigger pixels. Its a load of crap if you ask me.
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U shouldn't. Buy the one

Your gonna have a case on your phone so what does the material matter?
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ian1 said:
Your gonna have a case on your phone so what does the material matter?
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this. and i hate how the One doesn't have a middle button. that HTC logo is such a waste of space if you ask me.

honeyp0t said:
I'm stuck between the s4 and the htc one.
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Same dilemma I had. Chose S4 easily tho because SD card support is high on my list of must-haves.
The need for this new device was due to frying the last phone and not being to access the built-in memory at all after. Altho nothing I cared for was lost since everything was on an SD card.
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now i just need a rom and a new color..
i saw the red at att today and it looked nice.

use the GOLDEYE ROM, if you like stock.

my opinion, S4....
ViSiON-X the fastest stock out...

ATT has the certified like new black one for 29 bucks right now
http://m.att.com/shopmobile/wireless/devices/samsung/galaxy-s-4-16gb-black-mist-refurb.html
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xisruno said:
ATT has the certified like new black one for 29 bucks right now
http://m.att.com/shopmobile/wireless/devices/samsung/galaxy-s-4-16gb-black-mist-refurb.html
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Looks like its out of stock
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Yes now it does may be able to call them?
That's almost to good to be true.
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S4 Case Suggestions

I'm reluctantly going to purchase the black model from AT&T for the memory. I'm looking for a solid white gel-like (TPU) case that covers the back. Suggestions?
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randun said:
I'm reluctantly going to purchase the black model from AT&T for the memory. I'm looking for a solid white gel-like (TPU) case that covers the back. Suggestions?
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I get my cases from cover case city on ebay. They might have that

randun said:
I'm reluctantly going to purchase the black model from AT&T for the memory. I'm looking for a solid white gel-like (TPU) case that covers the back. Suggestions?
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Look in the international galaxy s4 forum under accessories they have a bunch of suggestions along with pictures and sites to get them from.
Check this case out. http://www.cruzerlite.com/cases/samsung/galaxy-s-iv
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I'm very happy with this case:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AX8M570/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It has a kickstand, feels great, and offers pretty good protection unless you're looking for an otterbox-like solution for people who constantly drop their phones!

The Samsung made protective cover + is an awesome case. If you Google it in the shopping thing you can get it cheaper than what Samsung sells it for. I have two of them for my white s4 a white one and a dark blue one.
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Thanks for all of the suggestions. Very helpful.
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randun said:
I'm reluctantly going to purchase the black model from AT&T for the memory. I'm looking for a solid white gel-like (TPU) case that covers the back. Suggestions?
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Spigen SGP has a spectacular case for the S 4. It's more rubber than gel-like but it covers the back and bezel, feels great and does a wonderful job.
http://www.spigen.com/galaxy-s4-case-neo-hybrid.html
Interchangeable colors if you get multiple, too! You can find them cheaper elsewhere but their site allows you to easier see the colors and material. Explains it all too.

Otter box?

Has anybody found an otterbox for the Galaxy Note 3?
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alexp1289 said:
Has anybody found an otterbox for the Galaxy Note 3?
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They are listed as coming soon on their website. Defender & Commuter options will be available
http://www.otterbox.com/samsung-galaxy-note-3-cases/samsung-galaxy-note-3-cases,default,sc.html

They need to hurry up lol
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alexp1289 said:
They need to hurry up lol
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Why, their cases suck. On the defender the outside rubber stretches and fits terrible after a short time and it makes this phone massive and almost unable to carry, at least thats how the note 2 case was.
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Alright then what would you suggest for a case because I definitely won't leave mine without a case.
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I ordered the neo hybrid from spigen on amazon, looks good and there is a thread about it and most seem happy
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nitronet said:
I ordered the neo hybrid from spigen on amazon, looks good and there is a thread about it and most seem happy
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There's almost as many 1 star reviews for the Spigen as 5 star, sounds as though the cutouts are mis-aligned on some of them and there have also been 2-3 week shipping delays reported... so be careful with that one.
I ordered the Supcase on amazon and I like it. The original one they sent me was missing the cutout for the top noise canceling mic but they sent me a replacement which is good.

Check out uag cases they have it available already its cool looking and serves its purpose without the bulk I had it on my note 2
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If anybody sees the Defender at retail please post up- thats the one Im waiting for. :good:
Don't care if you think it makes it look like a brick etc, been using them since my OG Droid and have yet to break a phone from dropping it so I'll keep using them :highfive:

NeoMagus said:
If anybody sees the Defender at retail please post up- thats the one Im waiting for. :good:
Don't care if you think it makes it look like a brick etc, been using them since my OG Droid and have yet to break a phone from dropping it so I'll keep using them :highfive:
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+1
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Lol I gave my wife my note 2 and made her get an otterbox she can't help but Drop her phone all the time
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Just order the seidio surface for my phone it seems like a really sturdy case, they also have an active version not [email protected] moment but to me it seems like a slimmer more appealing version of the otter box defender Series, you should check then out.
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Just so you know Otterbox only covers otterbox. if you drop your phone with the case on and the phone breaks, you're out a phone. They'll replace the case for free though!
I'll prolly get defender since commuter would make it a little awkward in my pocket. Plus I can get them for cheap

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There's almost as many 1 star reviews for the Spigen as 5 star, sounds as though the cutouts are mis-aligned on some of them and there have also been 2-3 week shipping delays reported... so be careful with that one.
I ordered the Supcase on amazon and I like it. The original one they sent me was missing the cutout for the top noise canceling mic but they sent me a replacement which is good.
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I received (finally) my Neo Hybrid yesterday. The fit is great and the look is nice. I like the case a lot. I also think that it could take a drop. That being said, the case is incredibly slick. So much so, that I'm not sure if I can feel comfortable using it. I would not recommend. Way tto slick.

I just ordered a case that says it's for the N9000 model. It should still fit the Verizon N9005 right they are exactly the same right? There's another case on eBay that looks exactly the same as the one I bought and it says it works with the N9005. Just curious.
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I was an otterbox fan until I discovered seidio. Much better product and company. Went with a neo hybrid with this one and I love it. I agree that it is too slick though.

I liked otterbox for protection. But like was said the case stretches in short time and looks horrible. Ballistic makes just as good cases that are easier to take off and put on. And don't stretch. Gonna try a Trident (different company) case this time around myself since I think those will be available first.
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From what I have been told by my distributor end of November for Otterbox on the Note 3.

Yeah. Its not released yet. Head to their site and you can sign up for an email notification when its released.
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ChappellHeel said:
I received (finally) my Neo Hybrid yesterday. The fit is great and the look is nice. I like the case a lot. I also think that it could take a drop. That being said, the case is incredibly slick. So much so, that I'm not sure if I can feel comfortable using it. I would not recommend. Way tto slick.
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I agree, I have a red neo-hybrid and it looks awesome but it is very slippery to hang onto.