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My Diamond and the manufacture tolerance

Hi there,
I just want to ask a question. Hope somebody can help. I´ve got huge problems with my Diamond. I got it 4 weeks ago an tested a little bit. My Diamond has got a little gap between the Display and the Softkeys below the Display. I think it is about 0.5mm.
I´m not happy with this gap so I have sent my Diamond to the german repair and waranty service in Karlstein. My hope was, that they can dismount the display an rearange it, so that this little gap disapears. So far.
Yesterday I´ve got my Diamond back. Unrepaired. The waranty service says, that the gap is in between the tolerance of the manufacture.
I´m not happy with this, because you can see the backlight behind the softkeys in this gap. I´ve read in the wiki, that the display mounting tolerances are less than 0.3mm so my problem has to be outside the factory tolerance.
My question now. What can I do? What would you do? I´ve paid around 500 Euro for my Diamond. To much to have this gap between display and Softkeys.
Can anybody help?
Thanks and sorry for my bad english

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Sorry sorry just a joke.
No I have no idea what you can do.

Most (if not all?) Diamonds seem to have this, and light is visible in between the screen an the top of the home key. I believe this is not so much due to the gap, but rather to what is below it in terms of components.
The best thing you can do is learn to live with it...

Diplomate said:
Most (if not all?) Diamonds seem to have this, and light is visible in between the screen an the top of the home key. I believe this is not so much due to the gap, but rather to what is below it in terms of components.
The best thing you can do is learn to live with it...
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I don't have any gap between those parts and no lights visible either. I really don't believe you should accept it. Of course, there wil always be some small tolerances here and there but light coming out of gaps in the phone is ridiculous.
I would try again if i was in your shoes and make quite a fuzz in that shop.

watch out! i've heard that a large number of diamond owners disappeared in an another parallel universe after falling into the gap!
there, all ppl communicate only by iPhone that was the only way of communication and entertainment approved by the government.
0.5 mm!!
now serious (it is hard for me but not impossible): you can apply yr screen protector (hope you use protection) 0.5 mm lower and cover the gap.
the only thing that bother me with the gap (yes, i have it also but in the upper part) is that dust and dirt is piling and i have to clean it using a wood toothpick.

I have almost no gaps at all, I can only see a dim glow between the screen and lower touch/button panel when the buttons are illuminated, I can't see any light at all in there from the screen backlight. If your screen protector were placed over a gap it will collect dust and dirt on the exposed sticky edge which will soon become noticeable. I think you should make more of a fuss to whomever your supplier was.

the only thing that bother me with the gap (yes, i have it also but in the upper part) is that dust and dirt is piling and i have to clean it using a wood toothpick.
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You are so right KukurikU. I think I could live with this gap. But the thing with dust an dirt in this gap makes me angry. I can live with certain lacks. But due to the gap below the display it doesn´t fit perfectly into the outside cover. So I have another but smaller gap at the right side. I can make a Pullover out of the dust inside these gap in a few weeks.
I think I will give it a try and send it to Karlstein again. Will see what they say the second time. And in the manufature pdf is written, that a Diamond with gaps more than 0.3mm have to be corrected.

I think you should make more of a fuss to whomever your supplier was.
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In germay you have only a chance in the first two weeks. Now it is week five. My fault.
But the company in Karlstein ( I don´t want to write the name) is the official waranty and repair company for HTC in germany. There is no other chance to get any warranty repairs. Angry thing. But I think I will write an article for a german magazine. I can´t understand why they say it is a tolerance. 0.1mm 0.2mm and perhaps 0.3mm are tolerances. But 0.5 mm not. That is written in the official documents. So why don´t they repair my Diamond?

How does one measure gaps in dimensions around .5mm?

KukurikU said:
watch out! i've heard that a large number of diamond owners disappeared in an another parallel universe after falling into the gap!
there, all ppl communicate only by iPhone that was the only way of communication and entertainment approved by the government.
0.5 mm!!
now serious (it is hard for me but not impossible): you can apply yr screen protector (hope you use protection) 0.5 mm lower and cover the gap.
the only thing that bother me with the gap (yes, i have it also but in the upper part) is that dust and dirt is piling and i have to clean it using a wood toothpick.
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Sounds good in theory- must admit I did try it in practice on a mate's Diamond with the gap- luckily I don't have the gap myself (hence my eternal immunity to the world of abducted Diamond owners reduced to using iCraps). Point is- I thought I would also lower the screen protector a bit on me mate's Diamond to cover the gap but then I feared it would cover the 3G camera and make all video calls look hideous...
PS. KukurikU: Had to remove one of your smilies (and the second one I wanted to use) because that crossed the limit of 4 for the post... I blame the iPhone for that limitation.

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PS. KukurikU: Had to remove one of your smilies (and the second one I wanted to use) because that crossed the limit of 4 for the post... I blame the iPhone for that limitation.
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and that's the reason or friendship is over!! (please don't remove this one...)

I almost sent my Diamond back due to this, but after seeing some vids on You Tube decided it's obviously not unusual.
It's pretty annoying, but will I care in a few months? Probably not. There's always Orange insurance if it causes any problems!

KukurikU said:
and that's the reason or friendship is over!! (please don't remove this one...)
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Going completely off-topic here and just for the sake of friendship- I hereby give you your smiley back plus another one on top as a gift

Flimsy back cover

i just bought the diamond 2 today.. i must say, the out-of-the-box speeed is fantastic! but has anyone encountered the same problem as me : i feel that the back cover is a tad bit 'loose'. you can move it from left to right when u place 2 fingers at the sides of the back cover.
is it me or is it the phone?

Mine's tight, doesn't move at all.

ah crap, so i guess its just me? the movement is just a little though.. towards the end of the back cover.

No, i agree, my back cover it slightly loose, it moves slightly, but just enough to be noticeable...

hmm i wonder if it might be because the backcover is too light?

My cover is on quite tightly. No movement at all.. May be I am one of the lucky one this time. Try puting a small piece of paper to see if it stops the movement. If it does, then yours is loose alright. I had to do that for my xperia ...

will they do a replacement for a flimsy back cover? the movement is very slight though.

mine is tight. I expect back covers will be the first things that become available from the like of cnn.cn, mobilefunshop.co.uk, etc.
I noticed that the locking mechanism is at the bottom. Maybe a sharp of paper will make it tight ??

i had the same problem as here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxubUhlpJxw , but i used paper scotch tape for house painters and now it is perfect

Mine is tight as hell, too: I even have great difficulty removing it: the shiny finish makes it quite slippy and a lot of force has to be exerted to disengage the locking mechanism. I even installed a software reset, to much hassle to acces the little red button ;-)
Maybe the build tolerance is a little bit variable and you were unlucky? where was your D2 build? Taiwan, or China?

how do i check where was it build at?

it's on mine as well. on the lower left side :/

geez so i guess majority of the people are experiencing it? whats up with htc!!! other than that i love the phone

Damn... My back cover is loose too! When did you get your device? I was one of the first (got it on the 17th of April). Maybe the first devices were not build that good... I'm going to put paper inside.

The back cover is very bad for everyone!
I hope that will be available soon to buy an alternative cover!
It would be nice to have it in metal or black leather.
I have no problem now with it but open the phone often for the SD card and soft reset I expect widening!

Mine was made in Taiwan and one of first in the Czech republic

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Damn... My back cover is loose too! When did you get your device? I was one of the first (got it on the 17th of April). Maybe the first devices were not build that good... I'm going to put paper inside.
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just got it like 3 days ago! im just worried that the problem might worsen over time?

I put a folded strip of paper between the battery and the backcover and it feels much sturdier now. Nevertheless the back cover is really ****ty, I swear I never seen such soft, thin and ugly piece of plastic before. Fortunately I like everything else on my D2.

My cover is completely firm, and my screen has no light leaks or gaps. I hope these are isolated issues being reported here. If your battery back is really nasty, then just swap it for another one, as it will reduce your enjoyment. Another advantage of this is that HTC monitors returns and will make changes to the manufacturing process based on issues. If there are no returns it will think everything is perfect!
In the UK we all get 14 days for returns.
I think the TD2 is the best non-keyboard phone at the moment, hopefully these are isolated incidents and will disappear over time!

I'm not sure what everyone is talking about and hope it's just a little movement you all are speaking of. Because if it is movemen like mine it is nothing really to complain about. The back to me feels solid and strong. The plastic is not flimsy. At the bottom the back moves a very little if you try to move it side to side. Mine moves less than, 1/4cm, a hair, an ants leg..... uhhh yeah. Pretty much nothing and you have to try to move it. Durring normal usage it is not noticable at all for me and doesn't move. The phone itself still feels solid despite having dust under the screen . I kinda wish it had a little bit more weight to it.

Are dust under your screen?

Just to know if this issue is common over the TD2 comunity!!!

I voted and I do. It is not just by the volume bar but all over the screen. It moves to different places during the day. Indoors and at night it is not noticable when the screen is on but during the day and when the screen is off I can see it. Hopefully it is an issue that is fixed and HTC will replace our units mebe.

I had a TD2 for about 2 weeks when I noticed dust entering beneath the screen near the volume keys. I returned it for an exchange and have had a second TD2 for a week and this one is doing exactly the same....seems to much of a coincidence to be an isolated case....I suspect there is a design flaw.
Im now arranging to return this device, going to choose something different....shame though cos I thought the TD2 was such an improvement over the original TD!

Looks like is better to wait for TP2, ha?
What about blowing off the dust with compressed air can? Did anybody try it?
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To blow it off you have to dismantle your TD2 from backside. There is no service manual (dismantling guide) yet. I sent my TD2 to the service, they blowed the dust off, but the dust is coming in again. I think there is a sealing problem...
So, lets get antistatic gloves, screw driver, plastic crowbar and...

It may be interesting to see if there's a correlation with where the device is constructed. Mine is made in taiwan and has no dust.

deechte said:
It may be interesting to see if there's a correlation with where the device is constructed. Mine is made in taiwan and has no dust.
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Mine is also taiwan. But WITH dust..

I also encountered this problem.. i just got this phone 2 days ago.. Though not really a lot of dust.. but it is still visible beneath the screen, near volume keys.. ARGH!! Mine is also from taiwan..

ME TOO
I have my second unit now and both has the dust problem!
this is sooo sad,
I already called htc support center and I am waiting on an answer.

No dust here.

no dust after month!

no dust here either. Any idea from which side it should get under ur screen? and might It have anything to do with the way ur handling ur phones? (not pointing fingers here, just curious)

Dust here after four weeks.
It wont let me vote for some reason either in the poll. Mine is not in a dusty environment and lives in a canvas cover so no idea how its got in!

Yes Dust after one week of use...
R.

Also dust after 1 week already, have it now almost a month.

No dust anywhere maybe, because I'm using a pouch bag

dust free after 1 week. i always put in my leather case.

How big a problem is LCD burn/shadow on Note 8?

I was looking at refurbished Galaxy Note 8's on eBay and all the sellers list this problem. They have multiple quantities available though so I'm wondering if they just list this to cover themselves in case it has it or do literally all of them have this issue? I have the S8 and I know it has the same type of screen, but I've never had an issue. Is LCD burn also a common problem for the S8 and S8+?

I have my note 8 since Nov 22 2017, and it does not show any burns, shadows or abnormal tint/color anywhere, FYI, it is a LED panel, not LCD

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I was looking at refurbished Galaxy Note 8's on eBay and all the sellers list this problem. They have multiple quantities available though so I'm wondering if they just list this to cover themselves in case it has it or do literally all of them have this issue? I have the S8 and I know it has the same type of screen, but I've never had an issue. Is LCD burn also a common problem for the S8 and S8+?
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Brought my Note 8 on almost the same day as Winol, no screen burn in for me either.

Ok thank you guys

I bought this about a year ago, it's there if you are looking for it. if not don't worry about it. Just use gesture navigation you are good for few years

Mine has bad burn in but it doesn't bother me

Sorry

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Are you trying to take a screenshot of your burn in?

Mr. Orange 645 said:
Are you trying to take a screenshot of your burn in?
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I was wondering the same thing.
Anyway, on topic: I've had mine since about April 2018, which isn't as long as some others, but I also have no discernible burn-in. An issue I do have, however, is that my screen scratches incredibly easily. I have a couple of really bad scratches and some deep ones and I don't do anything funny with my device. It's either laying face-up on the desk or it's in my pocket. Some of the scratches has weird shapes to them that I can't figure out where they even came from or how. Other than that, no other issues or problems. Screen is still clear and very pretty and no strange artefacts.

Screen Burn-In is not really an issue, unless you are gaming or textings for really long periods of time. Or have a picture displayed on your device for over 2 hours.

I have massive amount of burn in of the whole keyboard,and the top of the screen. Irritates me to no end, I have reversed my colors of my keyboard but I doubt that will help

I see a really varying experiences about this issue, it reminds me about another issue with the sides peeling off, some posted very bad peeled sides, specially on black models, in the end I think these occurences might be batch-related, or pure and simple bad luck, my note, as many, many others
is more than a year old and happily does not have any problem whatsoever

Max_Terrible said:
I was wondering the same thing.
Anyway, on topic: I've had mine since about April 2018, which isn't as long as some others, but I also have no discernible burn-in. An issue I do have, however, is that my screen scratches incredibly easily. I have a couple of really bad scratches and some deep ones and I don't do anything funny with my device. It's either laying face-up on the desk or it's in my pocket. Some of the scratches has weird shapes to them that I can't figure out where they even came from or how. Other than that, no other issues or problems. Screen is still clear and very pretty and no strange artefacts.
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That does sound weird haha.

As far as the peeling, when I first got my Note 8, I could feel an unevenness on the sides. Turns out that there was a thin plastic film just like there was on the top and bottom when it came out of the box. I just peeled it off. Is that what you were talking about? I just assumed it was put on at the factory before it was boxed up as like the protective plastic on the screen and back. Was I wrong to peel it off? It didnt seem to affect the finish at all and shortly after that, I put the phone in a case anyway...

The units suffering the peeling problem showed a different color where the peelings occurred,
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/help/peeling-paint-t3689436
my note 8 did not have protective films at the sides, just front and back, and no peelings anywhere so far

winol said:
The units suffering the peeling problem showed a different color where the peelings occurred,
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/help/peeling-paint-t3689436
my note 8 did not have protective films at the sides, just front and back, and no peelings anywhere so far
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Interesting. Thanks for the link. The more I look in the XDA forums, the more I am second guessing my choice on getting this phone. Between the screen burn, the peeling paint, the charging port burning out, mysterious cracks in the screen, etc... I am wondering if I should have done a little more research. So far, knock on wood, this first month has been trouble free and hopefully it stays that way.
And as far as the protective plastic film on the sides, maybe it is a recent change that Samsung is doing? I honestly couldn't see it but could feel it and when I peeled it off, it was perfectly cut out to go around the buttons. One of the posts in the link you provided mentioned a protective film over the colored back glass to provide a better visual look. Maybe that's what I discovered on the side and was supposed to leave it on but I couldn't stand the uneven feel of it before I got the case.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
Are you trying to take a screenshot of your burn in?
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Yes I am that slow. I can't believe I did that I wasn't thinking right.

jason504 said:
Yes I am that slow. I can't believe I did that I wasn't thinking right.
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Bahahaha!! That's great!:laugh:

Question Pixel 5a coating worn out. Google refused replacement.

Only used it for a couple of days. The coating on the right side is already worn out. There is no damage at all (any kinds).
I have contacted Google though Chat on the website. I was told "this is cosmetic damage, it shouldn't affect the device functionality". They will not issue a replacement.
This is probably my last Google purchase for a while. Do your Pixel 5as have the similar problem?

due to the nature of the covering it is susceptible to discoloration. try cleaning it with a quality cleaning agent on a soft cloth. a mild bleach water solution, or something similar.

Zedicus said:
due to the nature of the covering it is susceptible to discoloration. try cleaning it with a quality cleaning agent on a soft cloth. a mild bleach water solution, or something similar.
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I tried to clean it.
It seems to be a common issue.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/peq1j6

jlduan said:
I tried to clean it.
It seems to be a common issue.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/peq1j6
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it is and will continue to be. put a case on it or get used to it.

Zedicus said:
it is and will continue to be. put a case on it or get used to it.
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I don't know whether it would deteriorate or not.
If we all choose to be 'nice' customers to big corporations, they may never improve their QC or manufacturing, don’t you think?

When I wet my phone with 75% rubbing alcohol to clean it I can definitely see the grips from the machine that was holding the case to transport it through the coating solution. Pictures below. There are some circles and straight lines, which to me look like marks from the gripper. They are not visible when the case is dry.
There are two areas on mine that are somewhat shiny and look like grease. I tried to return it but was told I can only get a refurbished phone. The other option is to return it entirely and order a new one. However, I found out that they charge you a $30 restocking fee.
For now I can live with it. It's definitely a manufacturing issue with their coating process that leaves us customers unsatisfied. I think the coating is fine, it's just not uniform.
jlduan, if you look at the second image you can see the same lines you observe, even with it's double line.
In summary, I believe this has more to do with the coating process than the battery.
cheers

derausgewanderte said:
When I wet my phone with 75% rubbing alcohol to clean it I can definitely see the grips from the machine that was holding the case to transport it through the coating solution. Pictures below. There are some circles and straight lines, which to me look like marks from the gripper. They are not visible when the case is dry.
There are two areas on mine that are somewhat shiny and look like grease. I tried to return it but was told I can only get a refurbished phone. The other option is to return it entirely and order a new one. However, I found out that they charge you a $30 restocking fee.
For now I can live with it.
In summary, I believe this has more to do with the coating process than the battery.
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Thanks for the photos. I just wiped mine with water. I don't have those circles. I really hope it is just the coating, not some consistent heat distribution problem.

jlduan said:
Thanks for the photos. I just wiped mine with water. I don't have those circles. I really hope it is just the coating, not some consistent heat distribution problem.
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yeah, even in yours you can tell it's the coating. Wetting is affected by the direction and the very coating roughness.
You do have one of the circles though towards the left of your fingerprint reader.
cheers
PS: seeing that the battery cover is available for the Pixel 5 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/1541683815...1291&msclkid=f3019a2da8fd19bc6aedfb1235325eb1), there will likely be some available for the 5a in the future to change it or even to change the color. I like to tinker...
PSS: actually aliexpress already has it
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003282679401.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.60235233Kmb7KF&algo_pvid=d675d96e-627a-4515-8f1e-d1910e22a881&algo_exp_id=d675d96e-627a-4515-8f1e-d1910e22a881-0&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000025009231411%22%7D

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yeah, even in yours you can tell it's the coating. Wetting is affected by the direction and the very coating roughness.
You do have one of the circles though towards the left of your fingerprint reader.
cheers
PS: seeing that the battery cover is available for the Pixel 5 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/1541683815...1291&msclkid=f3019a2da8fd19bc6aedfb1235325eb1), there will likely be some available for the 5a in the future to change it or even to change the color. I like to tinker...
PSS: actually aliexpress already has it
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003282679401.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.60235233Kmb7KF&algo_pvid=d675d96e-627a-4515-8f1e-d1910e22a881&algo_exp_id=d675d96e-627a-4515-8f1e-d1910e22a881-0&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000025009231411%22%7D
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If you don't mind ruining your waterproof rating, I guess this works as a potential solution. I'm not sure what coating is being discussed in this thread, but if they apply some chemical (maybe oleophobic coating) then you're not going to have that on a replacement back.

derausgewanderte said:
yeah, even in yours you can tell it's the coating. Wetting is affected by the direction and the very coating roughness.
You do have one of the circles though towards the left of your fingerprint reader.
cheers
PS: seeing that the battery cover is available for the Pixel 5 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/1541683815...1291&msclkid=f3019a2da8fd19bc6aedfb1235325eb1), there will likely be some available for the 5a in the future to change it or even to change the color. I like to tinker...
PSS: actually aliexpress already has it
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003282679401.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.60235233Kmb7KF&algo_pvid=d675d96e-627a-4515-8f1e-d1910e22a881&algo_exp_id=d675d96e-627a-4515-8f1e-d1910e22a881-0&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000025009231411%22%7D
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Thanks for these links.
It is nice to know there are already replacement battery cover ready! It will be my last resort. Right now, water resistant is kinda more important

luciferin said:
If you don't mind ruining your waterproof rating, I guess this works as a potential solution. I'm not sure what coating is being discussed in this thread, but if they apply some chemical (maybe oleophobic coating) then you're not going to have that on a replacement back.
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of course that will go out the window. The coating is a thin polymeric coat on top of aluminum.

Not to be rude, but this seems like a petty complaint. You really should get a case anyway. Problem solved.

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Not to be rude, but this seems like a petty complaint. You really should get a case anyway. Problem solved.
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A $450 device shouldn't be discoloring itself in less than a month of use.

I remember $400 on a Nexus 5 for my wife back in 2013 and I was impressed with what I got for the price. Back then, flagship phones didn't really exist like they do now. People need to realize manufacturers are going to cut corners to keep prices down with what average person can actually afford. Considering the $450 I spent on my Pixel 5a I am extremely impressed with the build quality. Even still, a Spigen case was ordered and put on the phone immediately after I removed it from the box. Anyone that wants a pretty phone with glass or aluminum to show off without using a protective case should probably buy another phone? I bought the 5a mainly for the software experience.

Mine has the same color issue I noticed it the first day in sun. I'm have a black moss google case due any day now. I was wondering if it was just my pixel changing color. I wiped it off and it disappears for a bit then comes back. I'm not sure why they are that way.

Will this phone has coating chipped out like Pixel 5 ?
(not my photo.)

I think the coating on the 5a is a new process not done on prior Pixels as far as I understand. You might still get scratches, but I don't think it will flake off like in the picture. It's very thin polymer coat fused with the Aluminum.

jlduan said:
Only used it for a couple of days. The coating on the right side is already worn out. There is no damage at all (any kinds).
I have contacted Google though Chat on the website. I was told "this is cosmetic damage, it shouldn't affect the device functionality". They will not issue a replacement.
This is probably my last Google purchase for a while. Do your Pixel 5as have the similar problem?
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The device has a plastic-coated back. This is not a flagship glass back or aluminum/metal phone. Yes, plastic, even plastic coatings, will show wear, it will scratch. You bought a budget device, this is one of the drawbacks you have to live with. I'd go even as far as to say be happy it is actually an aluminum back with a plastic coating instead of straight up plastic. Putting it in your pocket will show wear on plastic just from the friction of sliding it in and out of your pocket.
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A $450 device shouldn't be discoloring itself in less than a month of use.
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These days a $450 device is a budget to midrange phone. Your comment makes it seem like it is a $1k flagship which needs to have zero imperfections.
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I remember $400 on a Nexus 5 for my wife back in 2013 and I was impressed with what I got for the price. Back then, flagship phones didn't really exist like they do now. People need to realize manufacturers are going to cut corners to keep prices down with what average person can actually afford. Considering the $450 I spent on my Pixel 5a I am extremely impressed with the build quality. Even still, a Spigen case was ordered and put on the phone immediately after I removed it from the box. Anyone that wants a pretty phone with glass or aluminum to show off without using a protective case should probably buy another phone? I bought the 5a mainly for the software experience.
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The Nexus 5 was a plastic back phone. I still have one in a drawer somewhere. This one has an aluminum back with plastic coating. I would say the Pixel 5A is just as good of a deal if not better. Especially if you account for inflation. As for flagships, yes they were definitely a thing then. That was exactly the time the flagship killer came out, the OnePlus One. It was marketed as the flagship killer. And... For $350 it was plastic backed and had zero water resistance.... Just like the Nexus 5. Lets not forget that both of these devices did not even have stereo speakers.
I don't want to defend Google, a giant, super rich corporation, but come on people, have some common sense. This isn't a Pixel 6. You bought it because it was relatively cheap for decent hardware and great software support. The back is plastic coated, that will wear of super duper easy no matter what and that should have been super obvious. Get a case. Stop caring about superficial imperfections and enjoy your phone for what it is, a good, affordable phone with good specs and great software.

Cheesethief, this is not wear though. It's a manufacturing inconsistency. I get your point.

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Cheesethief, this is not wear though. It's a manufacturing inconsistency. I get your point.
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It was more in reply to the OP who said his issue appeared after a few days of use. A few days is all it takes for plastic I see your point about manufacturing defects/inconsistencies too though.