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Raised top left corner of screen?

Hi just got my Arc replaced due to a dead pixel, this one has its left corner of the screen slightly raised and i can feel it only if i swipe my finger over it, havent really notised it on the previous device so i am just wondering if anyone elses is like that. Sorry my OCD is kickin lol

Nankov said:
Hi just got my Arc replaced due to a dead pixel, this one has its left corner of the screen slightly raised and i can feel it only if i swipe my finger over it, havent really notised it on the previous device so i am just wondering if anyone elses is like that. Sorry my OCD is kickin lol
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get a screwdriver and see what is underneath.

Lol what do you mean, open the phone?
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Lol what do you mean, open the phone?
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That was a joke. what if you return this one too and get a better one? Check it next time to make sure its all OK

Nankov said:
Hi just got my Arc replaced due to a dead pixel, this one has its left corner of the screen slightly raised and i can feel it only if i swipe my finger over it, havent really notised it on the previous device so i am just wondering if anyone elses is like that. Sorry my OCD is kickin lol
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Yup, mine's the same. Nothing serious though, as it's not noticeable and I also can feel it if I move my finger around that edge.

i noticed that too, mine is too at the top left corner of the screen
but i think its normal / tolerable
have a look on Sony Ericsson Xperia arc 360-degree View
phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-arc-Preview_id2638
zoom in at the screen and rotate it, compare between the left and the right corner

Nimche said:
That was a joke. what if you return this one too and get a better one? Check it next time to make sure its all OK
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Actually i did return 4 phones already, dead pixel, loose back cover ( tried a different one same thing so exchanged), next one light leak on screen edge, and another one with what appeared to be dust under screen or underneeth the protector. Dont think i want to go trhough all this again and get another faulty one, like someone said all devices have some imperfections its just to get somthing that you can live with, i think this is not so bad esspecially if most Arcs have it.

papipoy said:
i noticed that too, mine is too at the top left corner of the screen
but i think its normal / tolerable
have a look on Sony Ericsson Xperia arc 360-degree View
phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-arc-Preview_id2638
zoom in at the screen and rotate it, compare between the left and the right corner
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Thank you, you are right

and this
gsmarena.com/showpic.php3?sImg=reviewsimg/sony-ericsson-xperia-arc/review/phone/gsmarena_019.jpg&idReview=584&idPage=3

Same here. .. just noticed anyway. .. not so evident but true. ..

Great. I'd never noticed that before and now it's going to bug me! :-S
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Yeah, I had two Arcs, both had the same problem. Everyone told me their screen was completely flush so I exchanged the first. I googled a bit and didn't find a single picture of the Arc were the corner is not raised, so I guess most Arcs are like this.

Mine was flush, but now the top sticks up a couple of mm. My finger keeps getting caught on the screen protector.

this maybe a really silly reason, but i think it maybe due to the 3.5mm keadphone jack present there and they didnt design it properly???

Yeah, I guess it could not be glued properly with the jack beneath it. It's a very nice looking phone, but they definitely had to cut some corners because of the design...

My top bezel is squeaking after 2 weeks...

This is unacceptable !!!
I will ask for replacement ..
Do anyone has the same issue..??
Thanks

Yes, the top left corner is squeaking when I speak on the phone. Doesn't bother me too much though.
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My top bezel squeeks. I contacted handtec for a replacement. No word yet
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Maybe this is part of the build? If others are experiencing it I wouldn't worry about it.

are you in UK? Do they cross ship? Will they pay for return shipping?
mariol66 said:
My top bezel squeeks. I contacted handtec for a replacement. No word yet
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Samsung does 2 yeat warranty ob all their mobiles. Just go to a Samsung repair centre and get it checked out?
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Mine squeaks ever so slightly at the top part if pressed too. It doesn't really bother me. I have a squeaky Thinkpad x220 that nonetheless is as strong as a tank. You can always find faults on these products, I have a feeling if I get mine exchanged for such a small thing I'll end up with a new device with something else to be bothered about.

sz1a said:
Mine squeaks ever so slightly at the top part if pressed too. It doesn't really bother me. I have a squeaky Thinkpad x220 that nonetheless is as strong as a tank. You can always find faults on these products, I have a feeling if I get mine exchanged for such a small thing I'll end up with a new device with something else to be bothered about.
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You'll kick yourself if the replacement comes back with an even worse problem. Like dead pixels/bad screen tint.

Not in HK,,, i went to the store and open at least 2 units to choose....and of course full test ...
Got it replaced ...with aperfect one. but it probably squake again after a while....after some stress on my pants...hehehe
Anyone experience otherwise?

mobilebuddha said:
are you in UK? Do they cross ship? Will they pay for return shipping?
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Im in the us. Ill let u guys know if they gey back to me
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Just noticed bezel near volume rocker is squeaking, n I hate it.

Mines squeaks too, but it's more of the back cover than the bezel.
Might be the way the cover is designed, after a few openings, it deforms slightly?
Beamed from Jupiter on my Galaxy Note II

Would someone upload a video?
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Guy the top bezel is squeaking because of that feature in the movement settings.. The double tap on the top of the phone makes you come back at the top of the list of your contacts for example.
Try to enable that feature and press two times the bezel that is squeaking.
It wasn't like this in my gs3,but it's more sensitive now.

But this squeaking is a physicsl defect...???

sz1a said:
Mine squeaks ever so slightly at the top part if pressed too. It doesn't really bother me. I have a squeaky Thinkpad x220 that nonetheless is as strong as a tank. You can always find faults on these products, I have a feeling if I get mine exchanged for such a small thing I'll end up with a new device with something else to be bothered about.
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I completely agree. There is no such thing as a perfect device. Everything has an error here or there. So if there is no real problem then be happy I'd exchange mine for problems with the screen or camera. Buttons too. But because it squeaks a little? I'd say forget about it. But that's just me. It's a premier device and you deserve to be satisfied. if you're not satisfied then I'd suggest getting another.
Kent.
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I've had one white one Grey with squeek sound near the volume rocker. And on top of phone when pressing the bezel down against the screen. Hate it and replace it.
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Being a long time Blackberry user in the past device squeaks were very common.
A couple months after release a daring owner would take it apart find squeak post fix in forums.
I expect the same will happen with this device.
I'm picking up Sprint Version on Thursday , If it squeaks I will post fix

HTC One tiny gap between casing

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Afternoon all,
So yeah I'm loving this phone greatly, but I've noticed something horrible for a phone so well made.
If anyway else owns one can you please check if your headset has a tiny gap ( Im really do mean tiny gap) between the front metal casing and
the cream looking plastic band around the phone. So were the headjack and on switch is . . . .
I noticed it last night and if I press the back and front together the gap closes.
After speaking to P4U they said no one else has rang in with such problem and they said they would exchange it wen more arrive in stock.
I ended up going in store were I discover they ave one there but is a pre ordered handset. The guy did open it up and checked both handsets.
They new one did also have a tiny gap but not as bad?
Bit shocked as I havent really used the phone alot as Im still using my S3 till I pay my contract off.
Anyone else got this?7
Cheers

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I have read somewhere 2 weeks ago it is a problem for some demo set. But seems it existing on retail phone now. Also I heard iphone5 has such problem but people think it acceptable.
So maybe other users can give their view.
And you would better to have a clear photo upload others can judge.

mmx6688 said:
I have read somewhere 2 weeks ago it is a problem for some demo set. But seems it existing on retail phone now. Also I heard iphone5 has such problem but people think it acceptable.
So maybe other users can give their view.
And you would better to have a clear photo upload others can judge.
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What would be best way to post a photo on here? I havent actually needed to do it before?

Re: HTC One Owners check it out!
There was another thread on this exact issue. It is very small, but then again these phones aren't exacty cheap. So should be uniform all around.
Sent from a galaxy far away!

ILS_SuperNova said:
What would be best way to post a photo on here? I havent actually needed to do it before?
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Select Quick Reply and then Select Go Advanced. Over at the top, click on the attachment incon (looks like a paper clip) and browse to where ever the photo is saved

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I got mine today, have looked but not used the phone yet. On both the top and bottom, I can squeeze and a hairline gap will come together, but I don't think this is a problem really. It is negligible and it probably won't have any impact at all, the phone still seems premium and solid in the hand, and it is not like they advertise it as being waterproof or anything in which case this would be an issue.
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I have a slight gap on the top, nowhere else though, and its very slight, I keep a case on it at all times though, so no big issue

Ive put two links to photos I took. Hopefully the links work. One is with gap and then me pushing the edges together . . .

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Ive put two links to photos I took. Hopefully the links work
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Don't work for me
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https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-...AAAAAAFc/34GVNAI3mKc/s661/20130319_152241.jpg
Hopefully these work. Gap
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-...AAAAAAFg/LjpkmfaPpBs/s496/20130319_152305.jpg
me pressing gap together

ILS_SuperNova said:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-...AAAAAAFc/34GVNAI3mKc/s661/20130319_152241.jpg
Hopefully these work. Gap
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-...AAAAAAFg/LjpkmfaPpBs/s496/20130319_152305.jpg
me pressing gap together
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If that was my phone I would send it back but that's just me.... hope mine is ok when I get home later on.

This gap may be engineered to provide for thermal expansion differences between glass and aluminum

Definitely looks like a defect to me. Lint, dust, water etc could all get in there very easily and cause problems down the line. I'd get it replaced.

ILS_SuperNova said:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-...AAAAAAFc/34GVNAI3mKc/s661/20130319_152241.jpg
Hopefully these work. Gap
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-...AAAAAAFg/LjpkmfaPpBs/s496/20130319_152305.jpg
me pressing gap together
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i would say its fine i have something familiar on my One X between the metal rim holding the screen and the unibody
believe me you have not seen defects this is nothing compared to last year
i would keep it, can i?

llothar said:
This gap may be engineered to provide for thermal expansion differences between glass and aluminum
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My mates htc one had zero gap all the way around.

Yeah I maybe abit paranoid on this matter. After seeing the other newly opened htc one and seeing that also had a little gap then I though maybe
its just the way its made. I will see hopefully thursday if more come into stock.

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If I'm looking at the same thing is u on top of the phone theres a very very small gap between the metal casing and plastic filler.
Can't see I'm bothered about a gap of 0.25mm though. I don't think I'd ever want a replacement.
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This photo is posted by others sometime ago.
But this kind of gap also on other phones, like S4.

llothar said:
This gap may be engineered to provide for thermal expansion differences between glass and aluminum
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I can definitely confirm such behavior in my One X, it expands a little from heat
but by design? i don't know, HTC promised zero gap didn't they?

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Nexus 4 build issue

Hello , I read online that on the back the nexus 4 is suppose to have the plastic edges a little bit higher than the glass for protection? is it true? because mine doesn't . it is about the same level , maybe a micro-micro milimeter higher but hard to say... Also if I apply a little bit o pressure on the left corner (Not the one with the speaker , the other one aside ) i hear a squeaze , also that squeaze is heareble from almost every point where the glass ends if I press a little bit harder... Is it normal or mine is a dud and I should request a replacement?

paulalex93 said:
Hello , I read online that on the back the nexus 4 is suppose to have the plastic edges a little bit higher than the glass for protection? is it true? because mine doesn't . it is about the same level , maybe a micro-micro milimeter higher but hard to say... Also if I apply a little bit o pressure on the left corner (Not the one with the speaker , the other one aside ) i hear a squeaze , also that squeaze is heareble from almost every point where the glass ends if I press a little bit harder... Is it normal or mine is a dud and I should request a replacement?
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I don't think this is a defect, mine is the same.
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klvnhng said:
I don't think this is a defect, mine is the same.
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even the squezy noise when you press the glass or that's just me?

paulalex93 said:
even the squezy noise when you press the glass or that's just me?
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I know what you mean. There is a crackly sound when I press it.
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Considering doing this to my One. Thoughts, oppinions, experiences?

I was curious about what a silver One might look like with black antenna bands, thinking maybe the black lines would add some detail to a very large silver surface. I find it not bad actually and I'm thinking of trying it out. Thoughts?

How would you do that I'm interested ?

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I was curious about what a silver One might look like with black antenna bands, thinking maybe the black lines would add some detail to a very large silver surface. I find it not bad actually and I'm thinking of trying it out. Thoughts?
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I've been thinking the same thing just didn't know yet how to do it. Looks great

drakeymcmb said:
How would you do that I'm interested ?
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Cyrixfreak said:
I've been thinking the same thing just didn't know yet how to do it. Looks great
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A really steady hand and a sharpie.
No. Really. Put painting tape on the edge of the band, and color inside the lines.

Looks ugly to me. Plus you probably won't be able to get that little ring around the camera effectively

aooga said:
A really steady hand and a sharpie.
No. Really. Put painting tape on the edge of the band, and color inside the lines.
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Haha yeah that was my first thought the trouble with sharpie is that it has that kind of shiny texture to it that makes all the stroke lines visible... Still thinking of a good way
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ingenious247 said:
Looks ugly to me. Plus you probably won't be able to get that little ring around the camera effectively
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True, though I likely wouldn't do that part or the connecting vertical line.
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https://www.dipyourcar.com

I'm thinking maybe these pigment liners: http://www.staedtler.ca/pigment_liner_ca
I use them for drawing and they have a much less shiny and coarse appearance after drying than sharpie. I think it would be best to maintain the matte finish of the plastic bands right? Also even though it says sharpies are permanent, I've had it rub off but not the pigment liners.
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I would just be careful covering that small hole on the back. I'm not sure if it's there to release heat. or is some sort of sound/mic, but there could be some issues with covering it up.

jellmoo said:
I would just be careful covering that small hole on the back. I'm not sure if it's there to release heat. or is some sort of sound/mic, but there could be some issues with covering it up.
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It's my understanding that the hole is the ambient sound mic for canceling out atmospheric noise when your on a call.

OptimusDan said:
It's my understanding that the hole is the ambient sound mic for canceling out atmospheric noise when your on a call.
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That's exactly what it is.

Black automotive pinstriping tape maybe?

Looks ok, but not a huge difference maker in my eyes.

Well instead of making them black I just made them silver instead. I think the back needs to be more unified rather than more complicated
For anyone interested, I used a silver sharpie and taped off the bands using electrical tape. DO NOT use masking tape! The edges bleed like crazy because the aluminum surface is not smooth. Electrical tape worked great though. Also if you mess up in any way, don't worry, our old friend the magic eraser takes everything back to normal (I had to do this after the tape issue haha)
I like it, looks a bit more unified to my eyes. I'll report back later about how it holds up after use. Thanks to everyone who commented by the way, that's part of the reason I went silver.
OT, kinda bummed that my iPod touch takes better low light pics than my ultrapurple One... Oh well, life's about compromise
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Well, I can already tell you that it holds up very poorly... Seems holding it removes the sharpie on the edges in a couple days (top band is OK, just the bottom where my hand is for now). this is what I was afraid of... I guess my search continues.
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If an iPod is taking better pictures you want to return your phone, your buying hardware as well as a beautiful looking phone you shouldn't compromise anything for the price your paying for the handset. If it's just the purple tint in low light pictures then fair enough it will be sorted with next software update. (hopefully).
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The white bands on my One have turned grey-ish by themselves after 5 months of use.
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