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Less responsive section on screen

Has anyone had this happen? I've noticed when using the spen that it was not responding to a part of my screen. I went into sketch (see attachment) and you can see the part that is not as responsive. I say "less" responsive cause if I push down harder with the spen it will respond better. Any ideas????? I don't want to have to return it as I have it rooted and all set up now. I've noticed this about a day or so ago.
Edit: with my finger it works perfectly.
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This happened to me. It was on the left side If the screen. It would just skip over that part of the screen. Although a factory reset didn't help. I have since rooted and I don't have the issue anymore.
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Bsmith0731 said:
This happened to me. It was on the left side If the screen. It would just skip over that part of the screen. Although a factory reset didn't help. I have since rooted and I don't have the issue anymore.
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Hopefully someone knows why or what causes it. Weird that it is only with the spen that doesn't work and not my finger. Did yours work with your finger as well and just not the spen
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I'm using a CellTO leather case that has a magnetic flap. This section that was not responding to spen was where the magnetic field was. Dang!!! I actually like this case too. I don't want to keep using it incase it has any prolonged repercussions from the magnets :/
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bskarpa said:
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I'm using a CellTO leather case that has a magnetic flap. This section that was not responding to spen was where the magnetic field was. Dang!!! I actually like this case too. I don't want to keep using it incase it has any prolonged repercussions from the magnets :/
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It definitely seemed to me like it had something to do with a magnetic field. But I don't have the same case you have I'm using rubber. I wonder if it had anything to do with me using a metal object to take out my sim. Because it was in the sim card area on my screen.
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[Q] Loose/Wobbly Home Button

My home button on my Verizon Galaxy Note 3, has play in it. The button can be moved to where it looks crooked. I have seen other people online having this issue.
Do you guys know if this is something that is normal, or should I exchange the device?
Here is an example.
http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/nexusae0_note3button.gif

I saw this discussed in a review of the Note 3 (can't remember the website) but it seems to be an issue in some phones. Mine seems to be just like yours.
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Mine is loose as well its is visibility crooked at times.
I'd be interested in knowing if Samsung or Verizon are going to do anything about it...
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My black Note 3 has the loose button and what appears to be a crooked camera. Strange but my wife's white Note 3 has none of these issues.
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rsohne said:
My black Note 3 has the loose button and what appears to be a crooked camera. Strange but my wife's white Note 3 has none of these issues.
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I called the local Verizon here in Florence, KY. I had the guy walk up to the black Note 3 on display, and he said it was just a tad wobbly as well. This is going to drive me crazy! but I fear that if I get a replacement, its just going to have the same issue. The crappy part is, I am rooted, I will have to flash stock of at least use chainfire's unroot. I allready used Wanam Xposed to change the custom status... then I would have to deal with Verizon.
I just dont know at this point if its worth the hassle, what do you think?

Drachnem said:
Mine is loose as well its is visibility crooked at times.
I'd be interested in knowing if Samsung or Verizon are going to do anything about it...
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Ugh. You just called to my attention my camera is also crooked. ..
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via...rooted Note 3 w/gear

My home button wobbles ever so slightly... I never really noticed until I just read this thread. I think I can live with it.

I noticed, my Camera lense is slightly crooked and the S-Pen is hard to take out. I think the combination of these cosmetic issues, warrants a replacement. I paid $700 for my Note 3.

Build quality

Has anyone dropped their new toy? Anyone scratched the screen? Just curious how this phone would handle a fall or scratches.
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There are several drop test videos on youtube if you do a search.
Edit: I watched a few of them. The phone does well except in the case of a face down fall in which case ur screen is F'd. Still usable but cracked to hell.

Bsmith0731 said:
Has anyone dropped their new toy? Anyone scratched the screen? Just curious how this phone would handle a fall or scratches.
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I'm actually pissed. I kept it in a Caselogic case and the charging port is too small for a standard micro USB charger. Pulling the case off a few time actually scratched the faux metal bezel.

sebastianraven said:
I'm actually pissed. I kept it in a Caselogic case and the charging port is too small for a standard micro USB charger. Pulling the case off a few time actually scratched the faux metal bezel.
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That's lame sorry...
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frieked said:
There are several drop test videos on youtube if you do a search.
Edit: I watched a few of them. The phone does well except in the case of a face down fall in which case ur screen is F'd. Still usable but cracked to hell.
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I guess that's a minor plus
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I probably shouldn't say this because I may jinx myself but in the 5 years that I've owned smart phones I've only drop my device 4 times. I guess having big hands helps.

Dropped mine down an inclined driveway coming out the car. Luckily I had the spigen case on. Unscathed.
Remember to check where your phone is before getting out the car or else it will wind up on the concrete.
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marcusdeshaun said:
Dropped mine down an inclined driveway coming out the car. Luckily I had the spigen case on. Unscathed.
Remember to check where your phone is before getting out the car or else it will wind up on the concrete.
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I hear of many friends doing this exact thing. At least you walked away unscathed.

marcusdeshaun said:
Dropped mine down an inclined driveway coming out the car. Luckily I had the spigen case on. Unscathed.
Remember to check where your phone is before getting out the car or else it will wind up on the concrete.
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I have done this soooooo many times.
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Yea me too
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[Q] Did your White Note 3 start to get yellow?

Just wondering if anyone's White Note 3 back cover start to get dirty or yellow?

Had my n900 since launch and to answer your question NO not even one bit...
Please provide pictures?

Nope
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nope

I hope not, because i ordered mine today.

no
no

Freakwave003 said:
Just wondering if anyone's White Note 3 back cover start to get dirty or yellow?
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Mine yes and only have it for 1 month

If it did, rub some lemon juice on it and leave it to dry in the sunlight. Classic trick. (yes, SUNlight. Important factor, can't be subtituted by a regular lamp.)
Alternatively, try bleach.
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No at all

Noooope. Had it since launch without a case. No yellow at all.

Nope, coz I'm using the Rock cover.

Note 4 caught on fire

No, I'm not a troll. Just found out from ex gf her note 4 started smoking and per her before she could knock charger out of socket she stated she saw sparks come out of it and really started smoking. Has anyone heard of this happening? Using per charger. No root. Just stock.
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milski65 said:
No, I'm not a troll. Just found out from ex gf her note 4 started smoking and per her before she could knock charger out of socket she stated she saw sparks come out of it and really started smoking. Has anyone heard of this happening? Using per charger. No root. Just stock.
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Any pics of the damage?

I'll get some within the hour. Just googled it and have found no reports on this. She flat out refuses to get another one. And she's been Samsung user since note 1.
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milski65 said:
I'll get some within the hour. Just googled it and have found no reports on this. She flat out refuses to get another one. And she's been Samsung user since note 1.
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Stock charger and stock battery?

Yes to stock on both. Just checked it. No physical damage. Everything happened from inside where you plug charger in. Verizon said she can have a refub. Go figure. She's on hold with Samsung right now seeing if they'll replace it with a new one. Obviously just a 1 in a million deal. She's pissed. She tried oem charger on sons Samsung mini and it wouldn't charge. I suggested she not try that again.
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crazy. I've heard that crap on the USB cable itself can cause issues.. like if there's a hair or something caught on the little sharp edges that help it click in place, it could ignite something. one in a million chance tho, but still. I always check mine for hairs before I plug it in because it lays on my floor (dumb, i know) and it'll always get them on it and I have to pull it off
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Didn't know that about fod possibly causing issues. I personally have never seen someone bring an issue r/t USB . I'm thinking it was nothing more than a fluke. She's saying Samsung sucks now. After owning 6 of their phones. Did state what if it happened while sleeping and phone on bed. Couldn't give her a answer to that one. She's going to Verizon to see about getting new one and letting them deal with shipping off to samsung.
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milski65 said:
Didn't know that about fod possibly causing issues. I personally have never seen someone bring an issue r/t USB . I'm thinking it was nothing more than a fluke. She's saying Samsung sucks now. After owning 6 of their phones. Did state what if it happened while sleeping and phone on bed. Couldn't give her a answer to that one. She's going to Verizon to see about getting new one and letting them deal with shipping off to samsung.
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Pics yet?

No pics. Could barely see damage inside charger port. I took back cover off and saw no damage. It seems smoke and sparks came out of that area. Again, I did not see any physical type damage. Still smelled like electrical burn.
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milski65 said:
No pics. Could barely see damage inside charger port. I took back cover off and saw no damage. It seems smoke and sparks came out of that area. Again, I did not see any physical type damage. Still smelled like electrical burn.
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This happened to my Asus Laptop but it was only the charger. It was sparking right at the connector going into the laptop. I replaced the charger and all was fine. I am guessing her phone will not power on?

My note 4 DE got hot on the bed charging. I only charge her on the dresser now. No issue. The bed acts as an insulator and keeps the heat.

GreenGoblin227 said:
My note 4 DE got hot on the bed charging. I only charge her on the dresser now. No issue. The bed acts as an insulator and keeps the heat.
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how hot does your dev ed get? i returned 2 dev eds for heat/lag issues. they got 10 degrees hotter then my note 4 from last year

Phone is shot. Even after being off for hours it was still warm. Wierd. Unfortunately the biggest fiasco has been with Samsung customer support. I've never in my life dealt with such inept people. She had it worse yesterday. Makes me think about moto again. Just because. Not the most rational thought I've had this week but.....
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I haven't sent mine back. Sometimes it gets warm/hot and the screen goes pink. I can't be without a phone. They took a rooted note 4 de back no problem or you restore it to stock

I had a laptop spark and smoke once and luckily I got out of the shower in time to catch it