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anyone one else feel 'dips' in the screen?

this seems pretty strange, but sometimes when I swipe my finger to scroll or during a game, I swear I feel like a dip in the screen. problem is I can never recreate it. I would scan the screen with my finger to try and feel for the dip, but never find it. this would occur randomly during normal use, so wondering if anyone else had this?

Is this a joke?
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heh heh heh heh heh heh very funny ))))

Try rubbing your balls over the screen,there more sensitive so you can find that dip,I would also recommend having some porn running on it so you cover the dead pixels
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shadowmonkey1974 said:
Try rubbing your balls over the screen,there more sensitive so you can find that dip,I would also recommend having some porn running on it so you cover the dead pixels
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Mmmmm ball rubbing haha.
No idea what you mean by a dip. Can you physically see anything?

Its obviously his skin folding under itself when he runs his finger down quickly. Then it unfolds and he feels a jump
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Put one hand on the N7's hip, and then you'll feel the dip.

Dubhaltach said:
Its obviously his skin folding under itself when he runs his finger down quickly. Then it unfolds and he feels a jump
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Or more likely a spot of grease/misc human slime and he perceives the increased movement due to lubrication as a dip lol.
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Mungulz said:
Or more likely a spot of grease/misc human slime and he perceives the increased movement due to lubrication as a dip lol.
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Could be human slime,especially if using the balls rubbing technique I suggested
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Camera lens

I hear something rattling inside my phone when i hit it with my hand or shake it hard.....is it just my phone that seems to have a loose can lense?
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gamepr said:
I hear something rattling inside my phone when i hit it with my hand or shake it hard.....is it just my phone that seems to have a loose can lense?
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I'm on my second N4 (first was changed for a note 2) , and they both have that. I think that is the vibrator , because as you see in the picture , the vibrator is out of any kind of structure.
Thats what sounds, I dont think is bad... but o course try to avoid any extremelly hard hit of avoid droping it (maybe this can be worst for the back glass than for the vibrator).
So it's normal.... It anoys me too but well, I have to let it go.... at the end this is an LGE phone :/

It's the lens components, parts are moving and that's how it focuses. When not in use they kind of move freely so that is why it's making noise.
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dacho said:
It's the lens components, parts are moving and that's how it focuses. When not in use they kind of move freely so that is why it's making noise.
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What this guy said it's auto-focus the s3 does the same thing
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[Q] Screen/ phone shape problem

Please help me check your 9500 with ruler. izit only my phone have the curve
because whn i looking at the sliver border i found it is no straight

Mine has the same thing, on top of the device the lip is not raised as much as on the bottom. I've seen some videos on YouTube and others have it as well. Never mind it, it's not an issue.
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marcindpol said:
Mine has the same thing, on top of the device the lip is not raised as much as on the bottom. I've seen some videos on YouTube and others have it as well. Never mind it, it's not an issue.
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erm i found that the middle part is more serious
urs one also the middle part have the curve?
do you mind share me the youtube video?

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urs one also the middle part have the curve?
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Mine is perfectly straight. Or we are still talking about the phone?

I do not have second camera at home, so no YouTube video ,sorry.
I just used small flat mirror to check for gaps on my screen and I can tell you its full of tiny gaps. Really never mind it, it's something only the most picky ones would notice. Enjoy your phone
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In call Sound crackling/distortion in receiver

I purchased the Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500.
I'm facing a crackling/distortion during calls.
I got my handset replaced twice. My 2nd and 3rd handset after replacement also face the same issue.
I have given my handset again for replacemnt.
Anyone facing the same issue?
There's a crackling/distortion during calls at max volume.

+1

I have noticed that too. Beyond a certain sound, there is cracking sound. Happens on Airtel Network.

Yup!!!!!!!!
Same here. More audible when you hear the ring back tone. its like some thin film vibrating over the speaker.
btw I am on airtel too

Same here, when having a call I can hear a crackling sound, it's minor but somehow annoying. Right now I'm not worried but I'm thinking about how it might become a bigger problem in the future.
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Are you airtel too? My collegue has an s3 on airtel.. high volume has the same effect on it.. on 75-80% of the volume its fine
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Best time to test it is while dialing 121 customer support number on full volume
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Hii,
I have cracking sound at earpiece call reciever speaker at full volume, is that normal?
:'(
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Apparently it is.. the sound is not properly optimised
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sebilrulz said:
Apparently it is.. the sound is not properly optimised
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U sure it is normal?
Actually asking because I m trying to replace the device... but hard.. doa period is out...
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I have tried many I9500s and all have this problem.
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Take it from me, it is normal.. my colleague who has the S4 told me that he does not have this problem. I personally checked it and realised that the problem is actually there.. but only some of us notice it.. keep the volume above 3-4th level and you should it be fine..
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sebilrulz said:
Apparently it is.. the sound is not properly optimised
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sebilrulz said:
Take it from me, it is normal.. my colleague who has the S4 told me that he does not have this problem. I personally checked it and realised that the problem is actually there.. but only some of us notice it.. keep the volume above 3-4th level and you should it be fine..
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otacon888 said:
I have tried many I9500s and all have this problem.
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Really thankful to u guys...
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There is a new update on galaxy s4 india today. Update it and see if the problem has reduced. I feel it has reduced but it could just be a placebo effect..
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i'm using MEA f/w and still have the crackling sound, but it's much better when using "clear sound" setting

Same here.. with clear sound enabled it it greatly reduced.
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Fixed on MF3 :good:
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I can also confirm that samsung has fixed the problem. I am using MF8.

I don't think this is a software issue, but a hardware one.
I disassembled an S4, I unmounted the earpiece speaker. It comes attached with 2 more sensors.
I made a test call with the back case disassembled so I could press with my finger against the earpiece speaker and the crackling noise dissipated away.
Its like by pressing on it the vibration of the speaker was limited and it sounded pretty normal at max volume.
As a workaround, I inserted a piece of low density foam (found in many packaging boxes) between the earpiece and the front speaker grill and the distortion appeared again, but fainter, after I mounted the back case (speaker assembly) and tightened the screws. Indeed, like others said, its best heard when ring tone is playing when calling someone.
The earpieces is found for $3 on ebay as spare parts, maybe I'll try a new one.
I really hope its not a Samsung design flaw. Check the pics. Thoughts?
I'm pretty upset. I paid a lot of money for this phone, it has a problem and I don't like to send it to service to get it raped by some uncaring hands. I would like to have it changed, I hope its not going to be a difficult process as many things are in my country after you pay the money. How hard was it for you to get it changed?
Has this issue been treated in other threads on the internet?
Little offtopic: the best in call sound experience I had was/is with Blackberry Bold series. They have a clear sound, crisp, no distortion, even with a little bass. Sounds solid. Too bad is that limited.

The problem is with Adapt Sound!, disable it in sound settings [Call Sound] and everything should be fine. Hope this helps:good:

Anyone else having this problem

Ive already taken one gs4 during my 14 day period for it massivley getting hot. Anyone else had this issue
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Kole_Ackerson said:
Ive already taken one gs4 during my 14 day period for it massivley getting hot. Anyone else had this issue
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Mobile devices can get up to 110 degress(or more) in certain circumstances. For example, when playing highly graphical/intense games, while GPS navigating/streaming music, streaming/playing movies, or AC charging... or any combination of the aforementioned.

unremarked said:
Mobile devices can get up to 110 degress(or more) in certain circumstances. For example, when playing highly graphical/intense games, while GPS navigating/streaming music, streaming/playing movies, or AC charging... or any combination of the aforementioned.
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This one is different. Itd get hot to where you couldn't touch your skin to it and then it would shut off
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Kole_Ackerson said:
This one is different. Itd get hot to where you couldn't touch your skin to it and then it would shut off
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I get that, but that doesn't change what I'm talking about. If you're doing any of the things I've mentioned on the phone, it can get very hot and yes, it will turn itself off to protect itself from overheating. Your car and computer do the same things. Overclocking can also cause the phone to generate more heat than normal.
If you're trying to tell me that you're just talking on the phone, letting it sit idle on your desk, and/or looking at Facebook and you're reaching those temperatures, I A) find that hard to believe B) need to know more information to try and help you find out what's going on.

I get your trying to help me and I realize that but your firdt assumption in 100% correct. Yes. I find it hard to believe to but thats what happened
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Did you ever try turning off wifi, Bluetooth, GPS separately to see which is causing the heat up. That level of heat sounds like a defect but it still would be isolated to a particular component. Should have checked the battery too.

hamzer11 said:
Did you ever try turning off wifi, Bluetooth, GPS separately to see which is causing the heat up. That level of heat sounds like a defect but it still would be isolated to a particular component. Should have checked the battery too.
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I did all of those to an extent and it would drop in heat a little but still be almost unbearable. And I did aquire a replacement battery from att and it did not change
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Kole_Ackerson said:
I did all of those to an extent and it would drop in heat a little but still be almost unbearable. And I did aquire a replacement battery from att and it did not change
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You got a replacement, correct? Is the new one okay? It could have been a bad module or a bad contact not conducting properly. In any case it does seem like a rare thing. I actually love how this phone doesn't get very hot.

hamzer11 said:
You got a replacement, correct? Is the new one okay? It could have been a bad module or a bad contact not conducting properly. In any case it does seem like a rare thing. I actually love how this phone doesn't get very hot.
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Yes I did. And this one is running perfect so far
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