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Got a small chip on the silver trim on my white SGS3

Gutted. Noticed it today. A small chip on the bottom of the phone. It's been in a case since day one, no idea how it is happened.
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It's not so bad

i have got one of them too. it happens at boil and and very high temprratures
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sav_uk said:
It's not so bad
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I know, but its there and its bugging me cause I paid £500 big ones for it!
and with the protection I have applied, shouldn't really have chipped

asasisa1 said:
i have got one of them too. it happens at boil and and very high temprratures
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not sure what you mean my friend????

Silver paint chipped of top of my phone as well, a bit larger piece than on yours. It this really common?

winwiz said:
Gutted. Noticed it today. A small chip on the bottom of the phone. It's been in a case since day one, no idea how it is happened.
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Looks looks a fabrication issue to me. Probably a defect in the frame that have developed into a chip breaking away!
I would have gone back to the store just to see what they said about it.
Who knows, maybe they can arrange something!?
Yeah, I believe in Santa Claus as well!
//Ohamn
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Take it back, get a brand new one

Ohamn said:
Looks looks a fabrication issue to me. Probably a defect in the frame that have developed into a chip breaking away!
I would have gone back to the store just to see what they said about it.
Who knows, maybe they can arrange something!?
Yeah, I believe in Santa Claus as well!
//Ohamn
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I sent sammy a tweet, lets see what they say!

winwiz said:
I know, but its there and its bugging me cause I paid £500 big ones for it!
and with the protection I have applied, shouldn't really have chipped
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I know mate, it'd bug me too but I'd put it in a case that covers the bezel so I don't have to look at it anymore. As long as the phone is working sound I'd be okay with a few cosmetic marks.

got similar chip as well 2 weeks after i got mine plus my usb port burnt too. sammy asked me to pay another S$250 (already paid $900 for the phone). i refused and wrote something on their facebook plus sent an email to them n got it replaced. good luck.

achillies said:
got similar chip as well 2 weeks after i got mine plus my usb port burnt too. sammy asked me to pay another S$250 (already paid $900 for the phone). i refused and wrote something on their facebook plus sent an email to them n got it replaced. good luck.
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What did you do to get your phone and usb port burnt?
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winwiz said:
Gutted. Noticed it today. A small chip on the bottom of the phone. It's been in a case since day one, no idea how it is happened.
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Is the chip a piece of plastic or only paint?

Mine has small but clearly visible scratch on the power button...

luigig said:
What did you do to get your phone and usb port burnt?
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Is the chip a piece of plastic or only paint?
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difficult to say, when I run my finger over it I can barely feel anything. I'm more inclined to think that the paint has peeled off

Who cares as long as the phone works?

matttye said:
Who cares as long as the phone works?
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He cares and I don't blame him, paying £500 for a defective device is unacceptable.
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I too has one chip off and one misplaced glue and the back cover started creaking , how can Samsung do this to such a flagship model. I consider it more cheap feel the even S2.

luigig said:
What did you do to get your phone and usb port burnt?
The Sammy pple told me the phone was corroded as there were water in the phone causing corrosion to the chip...blah blah. Told them there were burnt smell but they don't care. I was using the phone as per my other previous HTC phone from desire HD/sensation/one X ie., daily usage plus abt 3-4 times a week jogging with the phone in the arm strap. The only way the water can be found in the phone was from my running.
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Stea1thmode said:
He cares and I don't blame him, paying £500 for a defective device is unacceptable.
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yup

airf0rce said:
Silver paint chipped of top of my phone as well, a bit larger piece than on yours. It this really common?
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I guess this really is common. I had the same problem a small chip on the top left corner right near the glass , showed up in less than 2 weeks of getting phone.. The phone definitely never had any impact or anything. Took it to **** Smith Store Where I purchased it and had it replaced with no issues..
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32Gb. Love it but....

I have no light bleed. I have no screen lift. My speaker is awesome.
But....
I get a creaking when I press the center of the back of the tablet.
Should I return it?
I think I can live with it, but I don't know if it will get worse.
Has anyone had this issue get worse?
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how often to you press on the back of the tablet? if it is often, i would probably complain.
if it isn't very much, like how I use my tablet, i wouldn't worry about it.
and if you plan on using a case, it probably wont matter at all once it is in there.

That's what I was thinking.
If it is in a case, who cares.
But I know it it's there....mocking me...
Asus has poor design and quality control. I know this. I should be able to live with creaking.
I am hypersensitive about any flaw after the nightmares I had with the TF201 and TF101.
As long as the problem won't get worse or have any other adverse effects, I think I should just live with it.
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Not worth returning I'd say. Your replacement could have something worse, like screen lift, etc.
Throw it in a case and don't worry about it

Yeah not worth a return, just a rudy Nuisance!

I'd probably return it. But that's just me. It would drive me insane.
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wpghtc said:
That's what I was thinking.
If it is in a case, who cares.
But I know it it's there....mocking me...
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Answered your own question there. Return it if it's going to be in the back of your mind every time you use it.
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Best and Worst Device ever
Its amazing how this nexus device is the best ever when it comes to speed and performance . But its the worse or near when it comes to build quality so inconsistent..

FFS take it back & get an iPad or some other tab!
Just brought a new car, the door squeaks ever so slightly, think I might take it back.
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alferret said:
FFS take it back & get an iPad or some other tab!
Just brought a new car, the door squeaks ever so slightly, think I might take it back.
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i had a new mini van where the side door made a slight pop noise when it completely shut . I Thought it works fine no big deal. A few weeks later i parked on a heal facing down. I Opened the door to put bags in behind drivers seat. The jar caused what ever was causing the pop to come loose and the door nearly cut me in half.. Ok it moved toward me swiftly.. Took van to dealer . It was a defective latch. Maybe something was not assembled right .So to ask a question about my tablet makes a noise is logical to wonder about..
yes my mini van was 34 grand .. but the amount of money should not matter . you should get what you pay for. a working with no flaws device.. I see this over and over saying its only 200.00 what do you expect.. You expect if they cant make it right for 200.00 they should make it right and charge more.. NO OFFENCE ANYONE but we do not live in a 3rd world country and expect higher standards ..
Just my two cents... If your tablet bothers you with noises send it back by all means..

alferret said:
FFS take it back & get an iPad or some other tab!
Just brought a new car, the door squeaks ever so slightly, think I might take it back.
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Why should he accept a brand new tablet that has a defect, no matter how small?
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It's obvious that these hardware defects are mentioned right in the Nexus 7's product description as features. That means you should accept them, and continue using your device, because after all, it's clearly stated the device comes with such defects...
In all seriousness though, if your device has any imperfection, you have the choice to try again. However, since defects are random, you can end up with a better, worse, or no-change tablet. Some retailers are better at handling device returns than others however, but that's something that should be looked into prior to buying from that store.

These threads are amazing. Its no wonder the entire country is on Prozac. My god its nice being normal!

Warrior1975 said:
Why should he accept a brand new tablet that has a defect, no matter how small?
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The back is made of plastic, it flexes ever so slightly. By pressing the back he is distorting the original shape & the creak is due to the back moving against the clips that hold the back in place, that is all. It is not a defect, it is natural for one object flexing against one that has no give to cause a small amount of noise.
If I buy a leather chair & park my fat arse on it & the leather makes a noise against the seat base is it defective? No!

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Some retailers are better at handling device returns than others however, but that's something that should be looked into prior to buying from that store.[/QUOTE]
Very true. Friend got one from wallmart. Had screen lift. Other friend from Amazon and had screen issues/color bleeding and such. Me straight from Google and its flawless.
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Circle on front camera?

Hello, I never had problems with the front cam on my N4, untill today...
I wanted to use it this morning when I noticed there is a little circle on the front cam. It is not my screen but really the camera, I hope you guys can help me out, since wiping dust from the camera doesnt work.
Thanks in advance!
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nothing like that on mine. you'd probably have to get it RMA'd.

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efan3719 said:
nothing like that on mine. you'd probably have to get it RMA'd.
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In Belgium where I live, they still dont sell it. (Normally they would have it for 2 weeks now but there are some things that slow it up). And i bought it in a Saturn store in Germany. Can I send it to LG Belgium or should I bring it to a Saturn store in Belgium?
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looks like something acidic dripped on the glass. wipe it down with alcohol to make sure that it isnt just dirt.

simms22 said:
looks like something acidic dripped on the glass. wipe it down with alcohol to make sure that it isnt just dirt.
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Isnt that dangerous? Couldnt they say in the store that its my fault the camera has some circle in it, because of that alcohol?
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Thibaultvw said:
Isnt that dangerous? Couldnt they say in the store that its my fault the camera has some circle in it, because of that alcohol?
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i dont know about dangerous.. ive cleaned my screen every day with an alcohol pad since day one(and the back camera lens cover).

looks like grit or hair or fibre under the lens.
If IPA wont remove it from the lens cover i'd say for sure its under glass, which would suggest two things.
1. You have had the handset apart at some point and as such voided your warranty and this won't get RMA'ed, and will get sent back to you.
2. The handset has failed its IP rating (Ingress Protection Rating) and if none of the water markers or tabs that show the device has been opened not by the factory, your get this replaced.
Personally i'd not bother worrying, it will possibly shift after time, as long as it does not move to the centre.

hutzdani said:
looks like grit or hair or fibre under the lens.
If IPA wont remove it from the lens cover i'd say for sure its under glass, which would suggest two things.
1. You have had the handset apart at some point and as such voided your warranty and this won't get RMA'ed, and will get sent back to you.
2. The handset has failed its IP rating (Ingress Protection Rating) and if none of the water markers or tabs that show the device has been opened not by the factory, your get this replaced.
Personally i'd not bother worrying, it will possibly shift after time, as long as it does not move to the centre.
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I didnt open it myself once so I think that wont be a problem. But its possible that it goes away? How long would it take to do so?

Thibaultvw said:
I didnt open it myself once so I think that wont be a problem. But its possible that it goes away? How long would it take to do so?
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well that's dependant on device usage, I work with fibre optics and see this all the time when cleaning fibres and laser emitters.
a week to 2 months, it a could also be a scratch / small chip on the lens cover that has dirt embedded in it, get some IPA / screen cleaner and go at it with a cotton bud.

hutzdani said:
well that's dependant on device usage, I work with fibre optics and see this all the time when cleaning fibres and laser emitters.
a week to 2 months, it a could also be a scratch / small chip on the lens cover that has dirt embedded in it, get some IPA / screen cleaner and go at it with a cotton bud.
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Hmm okay, I will bring my device back to stock tomorrow and get it back to a Saturn store, just to be save...

Just dropped my lovely note 2 and...

...nothing happened, not even single scratch. In your face.
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Foka002 said:
...nothing happened, not even single scratch. In your face.
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lucky you...last time I dropped it, it was the sea. not recovered.

Last week my cousin droped 2 feets from floor.....my floir is made by rock stone....and nothing happens...its a miracle
my floor is like that:
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...nothing happened, not even single scratch. In your face.
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hahaha awesome!.. mine dropped and...
two things..
a f"#$% scratch on the bezel!! and thanks god i had a screen protector 'cause it has a big line scratch starting from the middle button to the almost middle of the screen..
will post pics later if u want..
its is kinda frustating 'cause i was about to buy the case the next day.. so [email protected]"#4 bad luck i guess huh? :crying:

Yeah I got my phone and not 3 days later it was plugged in on the kitchen island at my sisters when my other brother comes over with his son and not 2 minutes later I look up and hes yanking the cord and BAMMM all I see is my life flash before my very eyes... so funny cause it was super slow motion in my mind as the phone slides off the counter and hits the tile.. luck for me all I got was a scratch on the bevel.. unlucky as the Ottorbox defender case wasnt in stores at the time and didnt come in the mail fast enough
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[snip] ...nothing happened [snip]
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That post is so anti-climatic its funny... I was expecting a sob story :laugh:

here some pics..

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i droped mine 3 feet face down on marble
not even single scratch
i guess just lucky
i droped my iphone ,4-5 feet on tile and damn whole left upper corner dented but was happy with it coz the way it fell i thought would have been shatterd

Guys, you know there are 4 external parts.
Rear cover
Mid plate
Glass
S pen
The bezel you're referring to can be replaced for about £10/$15, with no skills and standard phone dismantling tools (which are often included in your purchase of spare parts).
This is why I don't use a case, and why I think people with aluminium phones are idiots. I've bought my replacement mid-plate (bezel if u like) and rear cover all ready for the day I eBay it, or if it gets too knocked up to look at.
Rejoice in your plastic, and don't spend £10+ on a case if the only reason you want it is to protect the plastic...

Did your note's edges hit the floor?If it did then it sure is a miracle:good:

*spen, front speaker grill, home button, camera and flash
For those pedantic few, I originally left out the bits which I think you can get away if scratched.

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That post is so anti-climatic its funny... I was expecting a sob story :laugh:
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For some reason note 2 community started to be a little bit too serious and too *****y that is why we need some fun!

lucky you guys,
I dropped it ONCE on the floor from belt level (I was 172 CM), and bam, top right corner is now bent.

Dropped it while getting down frm mumbai local train...and all the scratches were ôn d scratch gaurd,not a single scratch on d screen..
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Do not try this with iPhone.

cracked screen
After like dropping the phone a thousand times (yes, quite sometimes while being drunk) the outer plastic frame has some scratches, and the top right corner has two cracks right abovethe front camera (which still works like a charm). Not so bad

lucky. i have dropped my phone so many times..
aaand she's still pretty from the inside.

Is a life event becomes a thread now?
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One unhappy member ;(
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Lucky you, i dropped mine and Thema display breaked
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[Mod] Made speaker grills black

So................
Here is the story:
I dented the back of my HTC One and literally could not believe it. I had only had it for a week and im so careful with my phones.
So I tired a few ways to remove the dent without taking the phone apart. Like heating the dent up and then putting something cold on it. This helped a little bit however I could still see this dent starring at me. So I took drastic measures.
I tried to take the phone apart. This didn't work to well and I ended up scratching up the speaker grills in the process.
So now my beautiful new One has a dent in the back and scratches on the grills on the front. I felt like crying.
I decided to take the hard decision to try and cover these scratches up and decided to spray paint the grills matte black.
This is how it turned out:
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Looks quite stealthy however I feel it could be better so I'm going to try and see if I can get some dark glass cut in the same shape and replace the grills.
Still have my dent, but I guess I'll have to live with it.

Hi reeco, plz have a look at slickwraps. They got good skins for speakers also

I do like the black give a very different look
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You should put a case on the phone now, I think it would look sick with the black grills, and it would cover up your dent
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You covered the sensor with the paint

Hot heat and dry ice may pull the dent back out.

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Yea I tried that as mentioned above it worked a little, but it's still visible unfortunately.
I have a slickwrap front and back skin coming so hopefully this will help.
Yea I also did cover up the sensor, but I always use my phone at a constant brightness so no biggie.
I'm hoping some 3rd party grills will show up on ebay soon. Hopefully in black. Because it looks awesome.
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Is the proximity/light sensor working properly? It seems to have been covered by the paint!
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No it doesn't work
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reeco said:
No it doesn't work
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Paint stripper and a Q-tip?

You can also just buy this http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Replacement-for-HTC-One-M8-Rear-Housing-Gray/1783176525.html
Or here http://www.etradesupply.com/htc/android-models/htc-one-m8-replacement-parts.html
Its sooooo easy to replace it on the M8. And this girl can help you --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxpZmBOLeoo

What's the material type you used? Black faux leather?

no offense. but the phone is beautiful already. that's pretty ugly :crying: and you painted over the sensor? I would have left the scratches lol. or buffed them out

alwin006 said:
You can also just buy this http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Replacement-for-HTC-One-M8-Rear-Housing-Gray/1783176525.html
Or here http://www.etradesupply.com/htc/android-models/htc-one-m8-replacement-parts.html
Its sooooo easy to replace it on the M8. And this girl can help you --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxpZmBOLeoo
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Peace of mind knowing its that easy to swap grills and housings.
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dvsk69 said:
Is the proximity/light sensor working properly? It seems to have been covered by the paint!
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lolololol

I agree, the black makes it look really good in you pictures.

You might want to try this icarbon skins
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Does anyone make clear protectors for that area?
It looks like that area is soft and is prone to scratches so a clear protector on that area sounds like a good idea
Especially if you are like me and have a a screen protector and also in a case it leaves those areas exposed
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You might want to try this icarbon skins
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That doesn't look too bad aye

This is the way to go http://www.slickwraps.com/HTC-One-M8-Wraps-Skins-s/766.htm
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Thanks for posting the pics! I also did this last night - partially because I messed up one of the grille holes while trying to clear them out, and partially because I thought it looked interesting. I went with a matte paint too from Tamiya (model paint). I like the matte texture to prevent smudges and it's working great for that (especially the top one when I put it up to my ear!). Cut a couple of pieces of masking tape to cover the sensor window and camera lens so everything works fine. I only put a couple of coats on so that the grilles still look flat. Turned out pretty decent I think