Loose volume rocker - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have my S4 for about a week and today I noticed that volume buttons are a little bit loose. It was weird for me, because a lot of reviews says that there aren't any loose buttons unlike in the S3. So i had bad luck or You have loose buttons too? When i shake it in one specific direction (something like a fan) i can hear a little rattle sound from volume buttons. Should i go to warranty service?

They are a little loose. Now when I try really hard I can hear a small rattle sound too. But it's pretty minor.

Mine's not loose but the volume up gets stuck, have to press it a few times to unstuck it, but fortunately doesn't get stuck that often.

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Faulty volume button.

Has anybody have the same problem I have with the DHD volume button? My device has the bottom part of the button jutting out a little bit, and I am worried it might fall off. I have only had this phone for 2 and a half weeks, so before considering an exchange, has anybody had the problem and fixed it? I would hate to take the button off and not be able to put it back on properly.
Can you take pic and upload it?
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I had the same problem. I sent mine back to Phones4u after about a week.
Whether it would have fallen off or not, I don't know - but as mine was like that after a week or so I didn't want to take any chances.
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Here are the pictures, hope they're good enough quality.
Mine's the same, it's going back when vodafone get more stock.
I also noticed the top of the screen clicks and creaks as if its loose.
Mine is the openmarket version and vodafone only have the branded handsets in stock anyone know the difference?
Just return it.
Hi all,
I've my phone about a month now and I have almost the same problem with the volume button.
Actually it isnt that bad as the pictures above but you can definetally feel that the vol-down button sticks a litle bit out while the vol-up is very hard to press.
(The powerbutton is also hard to press but that seems to be with everyones phone)
It seems HTC is very bad in making hardware buttons, I had also button problems with my Touch HD and my HD2!
What do you recommend me? Should I return it or not?
Ps for htc maybe:
The main reason why htc makes hard to press (power) buttons is to avoid acitentally turning the device on/off while its in your pocket or wathever.
I have a solution, make good easy to press CAPACTIVE (power) HARDWARE buttons.
I think that should solve a lot of problems
The bottom bit of the volume button comes out a bit too on mine but not that far!
Smigit said:
Just return it.
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whats the point if u return it they dont accept it.
johnkor said:
whats the point if u return it they dont accept it.
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Based on the images he posted somethings clearly wrong with it. The buttons not set in the device properly at all.
Same problem...
keemyb said:
Here are the pictures, hope they're good enough quality.
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From the pictures, i had the exact same problem. On day one, i was so happy to have the phone i looked passed it ( it was the very slightest bit sticking out ), then eventually a week later it really started coming loose, when you press volume up for example the bottom of the button would literally pop out and dangle.
In the end i arranged for a replacement the next day as i was illegible as i only had, had the phone for a week. What struck me is the elastics holding the volume rocker in place? thats the last thing i'd expect something made out of "metal" to be locking it in place.
Hi all,
i have the same problem. the volume rocker is not sticking to much out but you can definitely feel the difference between the upper and the lower side of the button. the upper side is like pushed in and kind of hard to press and you don't fell the "click" when you push the vol up. the lower side i slightly sticking out but you can fell the "click" when you push the vol down.
how do yours fell when pushing vol up?
i don't know if i should replace the device or not???
here are some pics of my problem
thanks
poetthd said:
Hi all,
i have the same problem. the volume rocker is not sticking to much out but you can definitely feel the difference between the upper and the lower side of the button. the upper side is like pushed in and kind of hard to press and you don't fell the "click" when you push the vol up. the lower side i slightly sticking out but you can fell the "click" when you push the vol down.
how do yours fell when pushing vol up?
i don't know if i should replace the device or not???
here are some pics of my problem
thanks
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I returned mine and I think you should too.
Works perfectly now, but not sure if it can last 20 months as my old one broke so early. Taking the greatest of care whilst touching the volume rocker now. Kinda sad that a device so expensive has quite a few cosmetic flaws.
Exact same issue with mine i dabbed some super glue ont he plastic and the metal. Its alot better now. Seen new buttons on ebay, has anyone tried these yet? How do you install them?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ORIGINAL-HTC-...K_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item3cb89dd305
poetthd said:
Hi all,
i have the same problem. the volume rocker is not sticking to much out but you can definitely feel the difference between the upper and the lower side of the button. the upper side is like pushed in and kind of hard to press and you don't fell the "click" when you push the vol up. the lower side i slightly sticking out but you can fell the "click" when you push the vol down.
how do yours fell when pushing vol up?
i don't know if i should replace the device or not???
here are some pics of my problem
thanks
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In the picture you attached, the volume key lok in the correct place. However, the Aluminum or battery cover is not in the correct shape. I can see some distortion.

Volume down button getting flimsy

Seems the button wont work unless you apply some pressure. It got worst and worst. It still works, just not as easy as volume up. Should I RMA it? Should I unroot before I do? Still have access and it works fine. Just the damn button sucks.
funny you mention this.
i noticed by volume up is a little "looser". its got some wiggle to it which concerns me will wear out after some usage.

Volume Key Rattle

To those that have received there phones, does your volume key rattle a little?
Mine feels a little loose and when you tap on the back of the phone it rattle a bit.
I'm getting a very slight rattle from the volume keys when I shake my Nexus 6P very vigorously. The volume key doesn't rattle when I tap the back of the phone.
quitepossibly said:
I'm getting a very slight rattle from the volume keys when I shake my Nexus 6P very vigorously. The volume key doesn't rattle when I tap the back of the phone.
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I've got another couple of issues, the raised bit at the back and some cosmetic marks on the metal frame so its RMA time...
Well at least your volume buttons work, mine rattled at first but now the volume + button is jammed, I can't even boot my phone any more since it thinks I'm trying to boot into some mode.
If your volume keys rattle, then i'd try get a replacement as soon as possible, You don't want your keys jamming after your warranty period is over.
Just got my replacement. The first one had the bump problem. Now this one has a rattle volume key. Will probably rma. Do they have to wait for my return before I can file another rma?
The rattle from my volume rocker was the first thing I noticed when I received my device. I told google and they sent me a new one.
The new one's buttons are much better, but the screen has the pink hue issue like others here are complaining about. I'll see if it goes away in the next week and if not, I'll RMA this one too. ...sigh..

Power/Volume Buttons

How are your power and volume buttons in regards to them being loose or not? Mine are just a little loose. Nothing too major but I'd be lying if I said it didn't bother me just s little.
michaelearth said:
How are your power and volume buttons in regards to them being loose or not? Mine are just a little loose. Nothing too major but I'd be lying if I said it didn't bother me just s little.
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My power button is fine, the volume was very loose and rattly. This along with the non-flush panel on the back and some cosmetic damage on the frame led me to exchange it. Just waiting for my replacement now.
My power button is fine. The volume button is loose on mine though.
Bothers me too, but the rest of the phone is fine so I'm not going to RMA unless I find something really wrong about it.
Mine do not rattle, but the power button requires little force to be depressed. I have accidentally turned off the screen multiple times. My volume buttons are fine though.
The power button on my 6P is very smooth. No "click" when pressing, just..smooth if you will. The volume rocker makes a distinct click pressing either up or down & takes slightly more pressure to click. And I mean slightly!
No complaints here. That's the way it's supposed to be!
Volume button are fine. Power button..eh... smooth? They seem mushy to me. All buttons should have at least SOME feedback. I'm not even sure I hit it most of the time.

Why does my S7 Edge power & volume button have a different click feel? is it normal?

Why does my S7 Edge power & volume button have a different click feel? is it normal?
I've got my s7 edge from just a month and i feel like the power button has a slightly different "click" compared to the volume buttons!! is this normal? Should the power button have a click feeling like the volume buttons or should it feel slightly different as i described? i dropped my phone like two days ago and before i dropped it i didn't really care about the clickiness of those buttons, but since then it really bothers me a lot :crying:
All my buttons have the same clicky-noise and feel, so I'm not sure what's going on with yours. Can you describe how it feels a little better? Is it a softer feel?
the power button is not softer or mushier than the volume buttons when pressed, but it has a much louder click noise compared to the volume buttons. The volume buttons don't have as much "click" as the power button. it's hard to hear when you're not in a quite place, but when you are in a quite room you can clearly hear the different clickiness between that buttons. it's really hard to describe it actually :silly:
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the power button is not softer or mushier than the volume buttons when pressed, but it has a much louder click noise compared to the volume buttons. The volume buttons don't have as much "click" as the power button. it's hard to hear when you're not in a quite place, but when you are in a quite room you can clearly hear the different clickiness between that buttons. it's really hard to describe it actually :silly:
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Well, what can I say It's either caused by that fall you had, or it's a production thing. I have no idea. But if you're not bothered by it, then keep using it. If you're bothered by it (which I think you are, since you made a thread about it), then get a new one if that's an option.
Why do my farts sound different? Is this normal??
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