Ok, this might be nitpicking and may cause some to roll their eyes. But regardless, something that's a little annoying to me and wondering if some/most/all S4s are like this as well. When the phone is laying on a flat surface like a table, the phone is tilted such that the right side is higher than the left. When I press the left menu button, the phone is flush with the table and there is no movement, but when I press the right back button, there is space between the phone and table and the phone wobbles as a result. Ideally, the phone should have a tiny bit of play when pressing buttons on either side, not no play on the left and a big gap on the right side.
I then removed the back cover to take that out of the equation and it does the same thing. So then I removed the battery. Now, the phone has a tiny amount of equal play when pressing buttons on either side as it should be. When looking at the battery cavity, the cutout is positioned a little towards the menu button side of the phone and as a result, puts a little more weight toward that side. Since the phone is relatively light and the camera protrusion acts like a pivoting support when the phone is laying on a flat surface, I'm guessing the weight of the battery is causing the phone to sit crooked.
Anyone can confirm? Thanks!
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Ok, this might be nitpicking and may cause some to roll their eyes. But regardless, something that's a little annoying to me and wondering if some/most/all S4s are like this as well. When the phone is laying on a flat surface like a table, the phone is tilted such that the right side is higher than the left. When I press the left menu button, the phone is flush with the table and there is no movement, but when I press the right back button, there is space between the phone and table and the phone wobbles as a result. Ideally, the phone should have a tiny bit of play when pressing buttons on either side, not no play on the left and a big gap on the right side.
I then removed the back cover to take that out of the equation and it does the same thing. So then I removed the battery. Now, the phone has a tiny amount of equal play when pressing buttons on either side as it should be. When looking at the battery cavity, the cutout is positioned a little towards the menu button side of the phone and as a result, puts a little more weight toward that side. Since the phone is relatively light and the camera protrusion acts like a pivoting support when the phone is laying on a flat surface, I'm guessing the weight of the battery is causing the phone to sit crooked.
Anyone can confirm? Thanks!
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can confirm mine is the same but don't take that as a definite seeing as i dropped a 26 kilo weight onto mine so might just be that:laugh:
carloss2013 said:
can confirm mine is the same but don't take that as a definite seeing as i dropped a 26 kilo weight onto mine so might just be that:laugh:
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Yea it's getting to be a little annoying when I use the phone on a table. Whenever I hit the right side of the phone, it makes a *clack clack* sound hitting the table. My old S2 GT-I9100 seemed to have better build quality.
Did you know there is a plastic bridge that sticks out across the rear speaker mesh that is designed to stop the phone sitting down on the table surface so as to prevent the speaker being blocked?
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ranger4740 said:
Did you know there is a plastic bridge that sticks out across the rear speaker mesh that is designed to stop the phone sitting down on the table surface so as to prevent the speaker being blocked?
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Yea I noticed that, but in my case, taking off the back cover pretty much does the same thing. So I take it you have this same "problem" with the phone not sitting flat and wobbles when you press the right side of the screen?
No because I use a dual skin Case ie phone is not naked.
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Its the speaker hole in the backplate.
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The camera seems to be causing it on mine! But the bridge is too. I never noticed that before, thanks for heads up!
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The camera seems to be causing it on mine! But the bridge is too. I never noticed that before, thanks for heads up!
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Heh sorry for making you realize a problem that you wouldn't have noticed had I not mentioned it. Yea it's as if the body is slightly tweaked or the camera assembly wasn't perfectly soldered to lie flat or something. Don't think it's completely the speaker hole bulge because it does the same thing with the back cover off too. With the battery out, it's better.
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Hello all.
This is my 1st post on here.
I have received my DHD and the battery cover doesn't seem flush from the front. So much so that when trying to find the volume buttons by touch I always press the battery cover instead.
Is anyone else's like this. Wonder if I should get it exchanged.
Many thanks.
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Same here, I feel as though it needs to be pushed down more..even though it seems secure. There does seem to be a very slight raised lip.
I feel that my battery cover is secured really well. It's solid as a rock and requires quite a bit of effort to remove.
I do wish the volume buttons were more distinct (i.e. separate or at least with a feelable division between up and down) and stuck out a bit more.
how do you take the battery out of the phone ? mine seams like its stuck in lol
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I do wish the volume buttons were more distinct (i.e. separate or at least with a feelable division between up and down) and stuck out a bit more.
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I also find the volume buttons quite hard to feel, especially through the silicone case my phone is in.
I've ended up putting a volume widget on my home screen, as I'm only ever toggling between volume on and silent anyway.
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OK. Thanks for your help.
Looks like I'll have to put up with it.
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When I got my DHD and went to remove the plastic slip from the battery, I noticed that the battery compartment cover was not flush with the alumiium chassis. So much so, that it was a nightmare taking it off. After exerting a little more force than I'd have liked, I got it to pop off by sliding a fingernail up along the volume switch.
When it came to putting it back on, I noticed there is some "give" at the two narrow sides of the cover - it is possible to get it flush by trial and error. I was surprised that was the case but there ya go, it can be done.
i nearly returned a phone cause of this but if you remove it make sure the back is slid into place, and push down on both sides of the volume rocker at the same time it will fit flush mine was like yours took me 3 attempts to fit it
Exactly the same problem.
Should I get it replaced?
Both DHD covers are dodgy in my experience. Once you get them to fit, don't touch them. Both covers feel as if they'd suffer very easily from mechanical wear and tear.
It seems to me HTC have multiple versions of the covers with slightly different shapes. My SIM cover has a small piece of plastic/gum glued onto it to level its height towards the SD card area. I suspect a dodgy manufacturing batch which they augmented rather than ditched for a new one.
I'm yet to see a perfect fit of the covers.
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The covers fit perfectly. The problem is getting them in right. Once they're in they're perfect.
After removing my back cover on several occasions I have managed to create a really loud creaking sound every time I put slight pressure on the back, down the right hand side whilst holding it in portrait mode.
Has anyone got any tips on how to reduce the creaking?
It seems to get slightly worse every time I remove it and put it back on.
Thankyou.
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After removing my back cover on several occasions I have managed to create a really loud creaking sound every time I put slight pressure on the back, down the right hand side whilst holding it in portrait mode.
Has anyone got any tips on how to reduce the creaking?
It seems to get slightly worse every time I remove it and put it back on.
Thankyou.
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I had the same thing. A small area of creak near the top of the battery on the back right. All I did is take some paper, folded a few times over, about the width of my thumb tall and the width of the battery wide and taped it in just the right spot.
It took a lot of trial and error to find the right width and the right thickness for the paper as well as the right spot. A TON. But eventually I got it just right and the case is now 100% solid. It sounds like the EXACT same area of creak as mine so I would try about the same dimensions and location as I suggested above.
Good luck.
ALSO: Then again you may have broken the long clip in the middle on the right side, and if that's the case then I'm not sure what you can do about that...
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You have to re clip the back cover from where you got the clicking sound.
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I had the same thing. A small area of creak near the top of the battery on the back right. All I did is take some paper, folded a few times over, about the width of my thumb tall and the width of the battery wide and taped it in just the right spot.
It took a lot of trial and error to find the right width and the right thickness for the paper as well as the right spot. A TON. But eventually I got it just right and the case is now 100% solid. It sounds like the EXACT same area of creak as mine so I would try about the same dimensions and location as I suggested above.
Good luck.
ALSO: Then again you may have broken the long clip in the middle on the right side, and if that's the case then I'm not sure what you can do about that...
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Thankyou. I will give it a go and see how I get on.
I can't see anything broken so hopefully the paper trick should work.
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I have the same issue - creaky sound on right side under the volume rocker. No lift or any other issues. I applied four layers of masking tape cut to a 5 x 50 mm strip to the area between the metal frame and the edge of the tablet - ie. over the area where the screws are located. That took care of it completely.
When I place my nexus 4 on a flat surface, like a desk, the top left and bottom right corners wobble back and forth. This is especially annoying if I am typing as the phone will move slightly and tap the desk. I don't remember if it came this way but i am thinking it could have been due to it being in my pockets for long periods which might have warped it. Does anyone else have this?
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I have the slightest wobble.
My top right and bottom left wiggle while top left and bottom right seem flush.
nope
Mine doesn't seem to wobble.
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I have the slightest wobble.
My top right and bottom left wiggle while top left and bottom right seem flush.
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This. But ever so slightly. So slightly, in fact, that I had to put my face at table level to notice.
It could be the piece of glass over the LED flash. It seems to be separate from the rest of the back.
Cant be the led flash cause it wobbles even with the bumper case on it. I would like to try to fix it but im fearful of the possibility of cracking the back, seems to be quite fragile. Might just leave it between 2 book over night.
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Cant be the led flash cause it wobbles even with the bumper case on it. I would like to try to fix it but im fearful of the possibility of cracking the back, seems to be quite fragile. Might just leave it between 2 book over night.
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That won't work. The screen isn't flat
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Yup, mine (updated version with the nipples) also wobbles top left and bottom right, both with and without the official bumper from Google. The wobble seems to be amplified with the bumper on.
I've tried to bend it back several times with quite firm force. Didn't seem to do a thing. It's not something that bothers me so much that it is worth cracking the glass trying to fix it. So I would just live with it.
I have a case on.
With case there is a very slight wobble top right to bottom left.
no wobble top left to bottom right.
without case
the wobble is much more noticeable top right to bottom left
no wobble top left to bottom right
I haven't heard much about it so I thought I would ask here. The back glass on my phone when pressed on lightly will give a very tiny bit and creak. Not what I expected based on all the reviews about the high build quality. If it's common I don't mind dealing with it, it's a minor issue but if it's an anomaly that might indicate poor assembly I will get a replacement. I know the back glass is very thin compared to other phone with a familiar build so I wouldn't be shocked if it's common. Anyone else have this?
To anyone that has the squeaking issue with there device its most likely just the back is not put on correctly. I had the issue and fixed it by unscrewing the back and putting it back on one of the sides were not pushed in all the way. Now I have no issues and is enjoying this amazing nexus device.
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No nothing here. Be careful with those screws. Might void warranty.
I have the same issue here. especially if it's plugged in... every move makes it squeak.
But I was so happy to have one that I didn't think about shipping it in for a replacement.
And I can't open it because I have no torx screwdriver -.-
Same here. There's a creaking when pressing the front glass near the usb connector.
Yeah, I love the device so far, that is my only issue. Not worth sending it back, if I can find my Trox set maybe I'll take a look inside. I don't really notice it in day-to-day usage. Thanks for the suggestion Backslash10.
Only squeaking for me is the volume down when I press my finger on it and go down.
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I had a definite creaking problem on mine, but I fixed it by opening it and adding 7-10 strips of 3mm side electrical tape to the inside chassis. This fills up the roughly 1mm porition of extra space I had, and my Nexus is now quite solid.
I've noticed if I press on the back on the left hand side I get a slight click. No squeaking or cracking. A single solitary pop. I'm not going to add tape or anything as it really isn't that big a deal plus you might void your warranty.
I only hear squeaking when pressing where the screws are
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I only hear squeaking when pressing where the screws are
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My power button is squeaky. When I press the lower half of it it squeaks. Kinda wanted a perfect device but I dont want to exchange just cause of that... ugh!
mine makes noise around the screw area , like when i push in the chrome trimming at the bottom
Mine has a slight "rattle" sound if I tap the back casing in the middle right at the top under the plastic trim around the phone. I'm not that bothered by it. Love my Nexus.
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Mine has a slight "rattle" sound if I tap the back casing in the middle right at the top under the plastic trim around the phone. I'm not that bothered by it. Love my Nexus.
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This is normal, its just the auto focus camera making the noise.
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I can confirm I also have this problem- squeaking/clicking plastic bezel on the bottom end next the the Micro USB port.
The defect is best reproduced by holding the phone via the top and bottom edges, and then again with front and back at the bottom- which creates a clicking and popping sound.
I have sent my first Nexus4 back due to this issue.
Opon receiving my new device today, I quickly confirmed that the problem was still present with the fresh device!
I intend to also RMA this device, and hope I'm third time lucky!
This level of build quality it pretty much unacceptable. Surely this can't be a design issue or surely Google would have picked up on this? Or maybe LG just have quality control issues!
Going through Google's returns process so far via telephone has been painless.
Anyone notice a slight creaking throughout the phone. I've noticed it when I press the phone to my ear during calls. Its not bad, but its somewhat noticeable. Just wondering if anyone else has this too. I am extremely OCD when it comes to phones. So it just might be me lol.
My case creaks, but not my phone. You definitely made me paranoid enough to check though!
No creaks
I've noticed it ever since I dropped my phone. Only when I flex it diagonal though. Not when I put it up to my ear
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Guys, some PSA: while checking the phone for any creaking by bending/flexing it, be careful not to crack the screen
No creaking here. At all. And I'm not going to flex it in any direction just to see if it creaks.
"Hey lets see if I can make it creak by twisting it and putting a load on the phones frame........."
Sheesh. If it isn't broke or creaking, forcing the device's frame to it's stress limitations can permanently make it do exactly what you hope it isn't doing. And that goes for any piece of engineered equipment in existence.
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King Cole said:
My case creaks, but not my phone. You definitely made me paranoid enough to check though!
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My phone was creaking when you pressed it against your ear.
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No creaking here. At all. And I'm not going to flex it in any direction just to see if it creaks.
"Hey lets see if I can make it creak by twisting it and putting a load on the phones frame........."
Sheesh. If it isn't broke or creaking, forcing the device's frame to it's stress limitations can permanently make it do exactly what you hope it isn't doing. And that goes for any piece of engineered equipment in existence.
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As I stated above, mine only creaked at the top, when you put it to your ear.
Nope, nothing there for me either.
Mine creaks a lot, and when I tap on the top of the screen, it sound like something is loose or shaking. Help?
ya same here, just when a bit of pressure is put near the top of the housing
If I twist it lightly, it sounds like a bag of popcorn popping.
I miss my S2, it was a solid phone.
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Mine creaks mostly when I am trying to shove a slightly oversize battery in the back.