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My MyTouch 3G Slide has a couple defects. The bezel or plastic housing that surrounds the upper portion of the device surrounding the screen has gaps in it around the seam that allows dust or any small particulate to enter under the screen. I have looked at several of the devices and they all have it to one degree or another. For instance, on my Slide I have 3 of these holes one of which has allowed a grain of sand under my screen. My wife's Slide has 4 of these holes or gaps and they are substantial on her phone. One XDA member has had this happen in the same spot that both my wife and my Slides are collecting dust.
While the light leaks or gaps in the bezel are a problem (for me) I think the real problem lies in the adhesive strip that connects the digitizer to the LCD screen. The way the digitizer is adhered to the LCD there shouldn't be any way for dust to have gotten in between the two pieces of hardware. I'd like to believe that it was just my particular phone but my wife's phone is having the exact same issue.
The phone really is phenomenal and I'm sure it was just a fluke that I've had issues (hoping so). Just keep an eye out for any issues similar to what I've mentioned above. I have really gone back and forth with this and I am definitely disappointed with having an issue(s) right out of the gate. My wife really likes the phone and after giving it some thought I like it as well ... a lot. I will return and reorder another couple Slides because this device is that awesome. Thanks for your thoughts/contributions to the thread.
I've tried to get some photos of the gaps but they are small and hard to photograph. To inspect your device: Go into a dark area and pull up your contacts, messaging app or a white web page in the browser with full screen brightness and inspect the seam of the plastic housing surrounding the touch screen on the top half of the slide. The gaps are almost like rectangular notches just below/above the corners of the screen in the seam. My theory is that these are artifacts from the plastic molding process that were exacerbated by poor/hasty assembly. I am definitely returning my Slides.
Its all true. After reading, and seeing the image posted by another member here, I checked my phone. I went into a dark room, opened up a site that has pretty much a white page, and I too noticed a gap at the bottom right hand corner of my screen. As of right now no dust/dirt has shown up under my screen, but what's to say that it won't later on. Heck, screw dirt. What if moisture finds its way in, and starts to fog up the screen from within? This could be a major problem later on down the road.
whew... just checked mine, noticed nothing like that, thank goodness.
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whew... just checked mine, noticed nothing like that, thank goodness.
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Strange, I've confirmed with everyone I know with a Slide (only black and white thus far) and everyone is seeing the same thing. What color Slide did you get? I wonder if the red Slide is manufactured differently? Anyway, that is awesome because I think the phone is GREAT other than the small gaps in the bezel.
I will say I took some compressed air and attempted to move the artifact under my screen just to see if air was moving through those gaps. The grain of sand or whatever it is did not budge. I'm just not sure what to think. I hate the idea of returning this phone ...
Mine is like that. Not that i care much as im returning it soon. But it does have gaps and light leakage all over the bottom of the screen, near the buttons.
i just check my and maybe i cant see it but i havent found anything... i have a red one
Re: My MT3G Slides (and others) Have A Defective Touch Screen Bezel
Initialy checked mine as well, black. I don't appear to have this problem either.
I will inspect further to verify.
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The only one I have is at the very bottom of the buttons, which might even just be the light hitting the glass at a specific angle. Other than that, no light leaks/cracks/blocks/whatever you call them on my screen area. Red Espresso.
I just swapped my white MTS for a Black one with no signs of cracks or light showing threw. TMO rep did not know of this problem and said he would send out an e-mail to other reps to let them know.
My day is now ruined
Yep, both bottom sides, right at the corners, above the buttons. I will not return it though, think instead a lil duct tape and some JB weld will do (seriously, a little touch of black silicon for a good seal, still sucks though). Screen cover seems to be blocking any dirt at the moment.
woow good looking out.. i was wondering how a spec of dust got to my screen. im planning on putting a piece of scotch tape over those regions (i have a red slide btw).
I have a red one and didn't see any leaks bottom or top. Thank goodness!
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seriously, a little touch of black silicon for a good seal
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I hear you; I've been trying to find a way to keep the bezel sealed until I can get a case/cover for the phone. I literally have one tiny grain of sand at the bottom left hand corner of my screen. I so don't want to return the phone; I'm in love with the thing.
Glad to hear some of you have a better seal on the bezel.
I have some small light leak on the bottom, not an issue yet and I'm still within my 14 days so I might stop by the t mobile store tomorrow and try to get a replacement.
1. slight curved gaps at the corner edge where the top of the plastic curves down to turn into the sides. check
2. vertical rectangular light leak above home and genius keys. check
3. these lights only light up when hard keys are lit..when screen first lights up...light leaks are not there...once keys light up, light in the gaps light up. doesnt this mean the screen is sealed and there is no leak from the screen itself?
4. however, if you have a creaky top plastic housing, the seam running along the edge of the white plastic and grey plastic is not flush...on my 1st slide, i could see the screen light up in these 'cracks' of the seam...could debris get into screen this way then?
5. for those with debris already at lower left part of screen: pls do me a favor:
hold phone (sideways with back cover facing the ground) at just below eye level and try to see that left corner that is underneath the painted black surround of the screen..do you see white light when the screen is lit? if you look along the 'inside' edges along the rest of the phone, you will see that there should not be white light emitting out and should have a 'clean' look...there should basically be a solid black border...perhaps, if you guys have this white lighting show through, that could mean a separation of the screen somehow? btw, you do not have to be in a dark room to see this light along the inside edge....it is very noticable as the light comes thru where i think there should be no light. ps: when looking at the phone screen normally (ie from top down), screen looks perfect and this issue doesnt affect actual picture on screen.
my first slide had the light leaks but i didnt think anything of them as i thought they were related to the buttons only...but the issue i had spoke of in #5 above, i had this light coming thru along the whole edge of the bottom of the screen plus creaky top plastic housing.
I have dust under the entire screen of 2 Slides (Espresso), I couldn't notice it indoors but it is glaringly apparent when in the sun. The phones go back tomorrow. I've had my G1 for a year and a half with not a single spec of dust under the screen. I've had 2 MT3G Slides (Espresso) for 6 days and dust is under both screens; these devices are very cheaply made. Phone is lightning fast, screen size is great, physical keyboard is great, UI has some excellent features you can find nowhere else ... too bad I won't be keeping them. Been nice knowing you guys.
Seriously everyone be lucky that this is the only problem that people are having with this phone. You want to talk about shoddy build quality on first run devices, lets not even mention what the original PSP was like. If all that's wrong is that a few people have a bad bezel, then I'd say you made out well with the phone. NJAZ, just exchange them and have the employee test them at the store before you walk out with it, problem solved.
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NJAZ, just exchange them and have the employee test them at the store before you walk out with it, problem solved.
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Well I have to send them back as I ordered them online. 2 phones plus about 5 other people I know with these phones have dust blowing in under the defective bezel. It's unacceptable. Like I care about a PSP. What the hell does a PSP have to do with this? You didn't even comment on your phone having the light leaks/gaps or not. What is your point? You think folks should settle for inferior builds of an expensive phone? You can ignore whatever you'd like. I will wait for a better phone.
Wanted to add to my previous post about mine not having the leak... I have the red one.
Anyone else have this problem?
I go into dialler, choose number, then choose "call xxxxxxxxx" and then screen goes off whilst the call is being made.
No matter whether phone is flat on the desk or utpo my ear, makes no difference and it wont come back on!!!
Same when receiving calls. I swipe to accept, the screen goes off.
In both instances, the only time the screen comes back is when the other end hang up, then I have to press the power on to get back to the lockscreen.
Very bothersome, any ideas?
Anyone?
Wondering if an app is causing me bother?
As I'm also seeing the phone display the lock screen from time to time for no reason without me touching the power button.
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Do you have a screen protector on you nexus? I had to take mine off because i caused the exact problem your having. As soon as I took it off the problem went away. So if anyone gets a screen protector make sure it has a cut out for the prox sensor.
Haven't had this problem.
It's a more or less common problem since phones turn themselves off during calls when held to the ear.
Sometimes the proximity sensor is just wrong calibrated or something like a screen protector prevents it from functioning correctly.
You can recalibrate the sensor with certain apps. If I'm not completely mistaken, there are some in the market.
Mine did it too, I was on a call, the conversation was done, and I wanted to end the call , but the phone stayed black...
as if the proximity sensor was not working.
I had to press the power button to get back to the dialer.
Actually happened to me the first time today like 2 hours ago.
My mate had this problem. Turned out it was just the screen protector fooling the proximity sensor. Job done
CURED.
Crap screen protector.......... took it off, job done!! :laugh::laugh::laugh:
Thanks everyone.
zarch1972 said:
CURED.
Crap screen protector.......... took it off, job done!! :laugh::laugh::laugh:
Thanks everyone.
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Crap. Are the good screen protectors leaving holes open for the sensors? My $3 eBay one did not and I'm having issues as well.
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CURED.
Crap screen protector.......... took it off, job done!! :laugh::laugh::laugh:
Thanks everyone.
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What brand of screen protector were you using? I ordered xo. Hope it works fine.
My SGP screen protector only had a cut out for the camera and covered the prox sensor. I had to remove it.
I'm sure once SGP figures it out they will make cut outs for their nexus 4 screen protectors.
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My SGP screen protector only had a cut out for the camera and covered the prox sensor. I had to remove it.
I'm sure once SGP figures it out they will make cut outs for their nexus 4 screen protectors.
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what's the best way to 'fix' these. hole punch?
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what's the best way to 'fix' these. hole punch?
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X acto knife. Carefully.
Yeah i had the same issue with my SGP. I just out the slot with a scalpel (hey i have them available to me and its better than an exacto knife).
Anyways, i contacted their support to report the issue (not because i wanted my money back or anything). I asked them to let me know when they retooled the protector and then maybe they could send me a replacement. Instead they are sending me another package for free. I swear no one reads/pays attention to things. i don't want more protectors that are not professionally cut, but whatever.
My SGP also has this problem. I sent a email and will see what they say.
I've got the same problem with my cheap eBay protector too. But I also have one on order from Skinomi, and I just emailed them to ask if they have the cut out or not...good news:
"Yes! We have finalized the Skinomi film designs for the LG Nexus 4 and it does indeed include a cutout for the proximity sensor."
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Same problem with BestSkinsEver
Yup, i was panicking that this was going to be a hardware issue but if i peel back the corner of my skin from BestSkinsEver, the issue goes away.
I've emailed them to see what they have to say about it.
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Yup, i was panicking that this was going to be a hardware issue but if i peel back the corner of my skin from BestSkinsEver, the issue goes away.
I've emailed them to see what they have to say about it.
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I was just about to worry until I read your post. I've now contacted BestSkinsEver as well. Taking off the screen protector fixed the issue.
I am having issue, no SCP . Just putted into my brand new Bumper case and the earpiece and proximity not working
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Do you have a screen protector on you nexus? I had to take mine off because i caused the exact problem your having. As soon as I took it off the problem went away. So if anyone gets a screen protector make sure it has a cut out for the prox sensor.
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This works. I had the same problem and cutting off the upper left corner of the screen protector fixed it. Buy a better quality screen protector next time.
I just got my new 6P and attached a tempered glass screen protector. I've never had a screen protector interfere with the proximity sensor but as soon as I do something like make a call, the screen goes black and won't power back on with the power button. Sometimes even after the phone call has ended, it'll make the lock and unlock sounds but the screen stays black. Anyone else?
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I just got my new 6P and attached a tempered glass screen protector. I've never had a screen protector interfere with the proximity sensor but as soon as I do something like make a call, the screen goes black and won't power back on with the power button. Sometimes even after the phone call has ended, it'll make the lock and unlock sounds but the screen stays black. Anyone else?
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You need to get a TGSP with the proximity sensor cutout. In the meantime, you can use the power button to end call (Settings -> Accessibility -> Power button ends call).
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You need to get a TGSP with the proximity sensor cutout. In the meantime, you can use the power button to end call (Settings -> Accessibility -> Power button ends call).
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Thank you! What royally sucks is that I got this installed perfectly the first time. I guess no dial tone pushes for the time being.
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What's tgsp?
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that's crazy....my nexus 5 has only one cutout and that's the circle cutout for the earpierce speaker.....everything else is behind the tempered glass screen protector and works fine. The 6P doesnt work that way?
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that's crazy....my nexus 5 has only one cutout and that's the circle cutout for the earpierce speaker.....everything else is behind the tempered glass screen protector and works fine. The 6P doesnt work that way?
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Yeah, I think something is wrong here. It responds to light but as soon as the phone call starts, pitch black, and even when I use the power button to kill the call, I still have to push it one more time for the lock sound, and then again for it to unlock. A master reset might be in order. It did update as soon as I pulled it out of the box. Maybe I shouldn't have tried to restore it and just started fresh.
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What's tgsp?
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Tempered Glass Screen Protector
Some of the first ones shipped by vendors don't have proper cutouts.
Here's how the one I purchased fits.
https://goo.gl/photos/zrckMyvwpnyQTU2v7
Hi guys, I have the same issue.
Is there even something you can flash, as I heard that the Nexus 6 had something to do with the proximity sensor too?
Or is the only resolution to get a new screen protector?
Cheers.
So I'm having the same issue with my 6P, but before I remove my beautifully applied screen protector, I'd like to be sure that removing it fixes the issue. There's a Google groups thread that is saying the issue is software-based and that phones without a screen protector that have upgraded to Marshmallow (Nexus 5, Nexus 6) are still having the issues.
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/nexus/oqh-V37hgDM
So has anyone who has been having this issue successfully resolved it by either getting a new screen protector that has the cutouts or removing the screen protector altogether?
I can confirm that removing the top portion of my screen protector fixed my problem. Prior to cutting the screen protector, ambient display wasn't working either. Both work fine now.
I also have the same issue had to peal off nice tempered glass hope they fix with software.
Thanks Raphielh, appreciate the info. Also, if anyone bought the Supershieldz tempered glass screen protector, they are making new ones with the right cutouts and will be sending them to their customers in early November.
I assume i need to RMA my phone as my sensor shows no activity at all
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Here's how the one I purchased fits.
https://goo.gl/photos/zrckMyvwpnyQTU2v7
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I have the same screen protector, and noticed the same issue with proximity sensor. I took it off and everything works fine. The sensor is immediately to the right of the speaker grill, which was covered by the tempered glass.
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I assume i need to RMA my phone as my sensor shows no activity at all
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I just installed the same app and my proximity sensor is not moving at all either. I also noticed when I'm on the calls if I move the phone away from my ear, the screen doesn't light up, I have to press power button. My Nexus 5 would just automatically light up when you move it from the ear. So does that mean proximity sensor is dead?
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I assume i need to RMA my phone as my sensor shows no activity at all
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I just installed the same app and my proximity sensor is not moving at all either. I also noticed when I'm on the calls if I move the phone away from my ear, the screen doesn't light up, I have to press power button. My Nexus 5 would just automatically light up when you move it from the ear. So does that mean proximity sensor is dead?
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If you have a TGSP, take it off and see if that fixes it. Then RMA the screen protector, don't RMA the $500+ phone if you don't have to...
What's TGSP? I don't have any screen protector BTW. No case yet either.
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Here's how the one I purchased fits.
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Jonathan,
Where did you buy this TGSP? Can you post a link for others to purchase it?
WOW! I'm glad I found this thread. What a joke! I have never had a screen protector stop a sensor. Oh well, I'm glad I got a good deal on the ones I bought. Now I have some glass screen protectors that are no good. Anyways, thanks for everyone sharing their experience. Thought my phone needed to be sent back. Software issue should fix it. In the mean time I will be shopping for a screen protector that works. SMH
Anyone else had this?
If I make a call as soon as I press to dial the screen goes black and I can't reactivate it unless the person in the other end hangs up, so if it goes to voice mail I have to restart my device, if the person hangs up I have to double tap the power button to wake it up but that activates the camera, that's the only way I'm able to do it.
Fully stock and up to date firmware
I don't have the phone, but I read somewhere screen protectors could be causing that. Do you have one on?
It's most likely your glass screen protector does not have the proximity sensor cutout.
I have only just put my screen protector on but the phone has had the problem all day
no one else had this?
Kickasskev said:
no one else had this?
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It's almost definitely your screen protector, this has been discussed quite a bit.
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no one else had this?
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Like others said, its your screen protector. If you really need a screen protector for the time being, one easy way to bypass it and turn on screen again is double tapping the power button to open the camera and from there you can unlock it and still talk on the phone
£6 down the drain now, but the I took it off and it seems fine, weird how it done it before I even had put the protector on, must if had a but dirt or greasy mark on the display.
Much appreciated folks thanks.
Kickasskev said:
£6 down the drain now, but the I took it off and it seems fine, weird how it done it before I even had put the protector on, must if had a but dirt or greasy mark on the display.
Much appreciated folks thanks.
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Find a screen protector that won't block the sensor. I bought mine from amazon and I read the reviews where many screen protectors blocks the sensor.
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£6 down the drain now, but the I took it off and it seems fine, weird how it done it before I even had put the protector on, must if had a but dirt or greasy mark on the display.
Much appreciated folks thanks.
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Its not down the drain. Contact the seller and get a replacement or refund. I bought a glass one for $6 USD and the seller on ebay refunded me when I explained the issue. If its a problem with the phone you can always RMA it and get a replacement. This has been a problem for me because I can't answer calls with google voice. The proximity sensor is below the top speaker in the lower right hand corner of the speaker.
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Find a screen protector that won't block the sensor. I bought mine from amazon and I read the reviews where many screen protectors blocks the sensor.
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Is there any way to disable the proximity sensor?
It is odd that this huawei build Nexus has this problem when prior phones haven't had a protector interfere with the proximity sensor.
Any chance it could be Marshmallow given the N5/N6 guys have been having problems all of sudden too & their phones have been out longer without this issue.
UPDATE: Now it appears that it works some of the time & not other times for me.
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/nexus/oqh-V37hgDM
https://www.google.com/search?q=nex....13287j0j4&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8
For anyone who worries about scratching their shiny new phone and applies a screen protector then take note that in doing so that the motion Gestures will stop working.
I applied a glass screen protector to my phone tonight and although it does not cover the section where the cameras and soli chip are located, after I did the motion Gestures stopped working and the detection for face unlock was hit and miss.
Once I removed the screen protector it all started working again. Not sure if a plastic protector might work better.
If anyone has any ideas or experience please share.
Mind divulging what brand screen protector you used? I grabbed a cheap Pleson 3-Pack on Amazon this week to use until my IntelliGlass one arrives in November. Curious to see if it causes the same issue.
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For anyone who worries about scratching their shiny new phone and applies a screen protector then take note that in doing so that the motion Gestures will stop working.
I applied a glass screen protector to my phone tonight and although it does not cover the section where the cameras and soli chip are located, after I did the motion Gestures stopped working and the detection for face unlock was hit and miss.
Once I removed the screen protector it all started working again. Not sure if a plastic protector might work better.
If anyone has any ideas or experience please share.
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I just put a glass MP-Mall off Amazon on mine. It's got a gap on the top with two horns.
Everybody has been hating on the accuracy of the gestures, but it's been pretty reliable for me.
After I put the screen protector on I'm pretty sure it affected it. It doesn't respond as well, but then I question whether I waved correctly or not. [emoji2357].
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The one I bought from Amazon is branded OMOTION. Definitely the protector because I removed it last night and motion sense started to work again. I put on another this morning and it's stopped working. I have ordered another brand from Amazon to test.
If anyone finds one which works please let me know.
Got my Pixel 4 a few hours ago. I installed a PLESON tempered glass screen protector before I even turned the thing on. It does not cover the entirety of the glass, as expected, because of the curved edges.
Face Unlock works well, and reaching for the phone is detected properly when the ambient display is on. The only thing I've found to not work 100% reliably so far are the gestures for skipping music tracks. First of all, the app has to support it. So the gestures straight up don't work in Shuttle Music Player (my personal favorite) but will work with Google Play Music. Moving your hand from left to right is supposed to skip to the next song while the reverse motion is supposed to restart the song and/or go back to the previous song. I've found that when doing these gestures, only the right to left motion (restarting / going to the previous song) works, whereas skipping the track does not. Additionally, you can see towards the top of the screen, underneath the earpiece, that a bar will light up and it follows the movement of your hand.
So the PLESON screen protector will work for now, but I have an Intelliglass on the way, which should hopefully perform properly.
I have not heard of Intelliglass protectors before, just googled and found that and also intelliarmour. Both seem to cover the whole phone so I assume for the Pixel 4 it will also cover the soli chip. Will be interesting to hear how you get on. I suspect it may stop it working. I have found my protector overlaps the screen and covers about 3mm of the notch, I assume that is what is causing the motion sense to not work. With no protector it works fine.
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So the PLESON screen protector will work for now, but I have an Intelliglass on the way, which should hopefully perform properly.
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Sorry, gonna trim this a bit. But only for one reason and that's the screen protector debate. I always used those things until I didn't. I would drop the phone and they would shatter and I was .. omg thank goodness for the screen protector. And then I thought hmm.. let me see. Did a little research and the reviews were mixed. Until I dropped the device without one and .. nothing. No cracks no glass break no nothin'. I never got another one and I've never broken a screen with a drop either. Now don't jinx me lol but I don't think they do a thing. I did get a fabric case for my P3 and 3a and they work well with minor obstructions.
I've not ordered the $40 fabric for the P4 yet but I probably will at some point. I like to get the feel of the device before I do that and I try to be uber careful until that time. But just a few quick thoughts that don't mean much other than my own.
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Sorry, gonna trim this a bit. But only for one reason and that's the screen protector debate. I always used those things until I didn't. I would drop the phone and they would shatter and I was .. omg thank goodness for the screen protector. And then I thought hmm.. let me see. Did a little research and the reviews were mixed. Until I dropped the device without one and .. nothing. No cracks no glass break no nothin'. I never got another one and I've never broken a screen with a drop either. Now don't jinx me lol but I don't think they do a thing. I did get a fabric case for my P3 and 3a and they work well with minor obstructions.
I've not ordered the $40 fabric for the P4 yet but I probably will at some point. I like to get the feel of the device before I do that and I try to be uber careful until that time. But just a few quick thoughts that don't mean much other than my own.
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Yeah, I've considered rocking my phone without a protector in the past, especially because I'm usually very careful with my phones, but there have been times where my phone my phone was knocked out of my hand by some idiot or something and I just like the added protection (if there is any). At the very least when I go to sell the phone the original screen is in nearly pristine condition.
As far as cases go, I really enjoyed the Spigen Thin Fit I had on my G7 so I'll be picking one of those up as soon as it's released in white. In the mean time, I snagged a Spigen Liquid Crystal just for basic protection. Although, the idea of rocking it naked is tempting. It feels very nice in my hands.
I also have the OMOTON brand from Amazon and the face unlock works ok, however the gestures to skip songs in Spotify rarely work. I will try to remove the protector later and see if that for sure is the issue.
I discovered that if I do the gestures with a phone off to the side it's not very repeatable but when I have the phone directly in front of me it works most of the time with the screen protector still on. I am thinking the screen protector prevents it from working off to the side as well. My wife just got a pixel 4XL as well and it works off to the side.
it would be nice to have some protection on the rear square that the camera's sit behind...i'm not sure how it would affect the camera performance, but once you get a little scratch on that surface, you'll have a camera that struggles to pull focus on close objects.. thoughts?
Motion Sense hardly works without a screen protector. Turn it off to save the paltry battery life, and protect your screen