HTC Sense Earphone Electric-shock ?? - HD2 Accessories

I've got a problem with my HTC earphones (or myself) and I'm just wondering if anybody else had the same issue or if anybody can guide me on what to do.
Basically, after listening to the earphones I would get what I believe is a mild electric shock in my ear every now and then and obviously I don't keep it in my ear after that as it could potentially be fatal (?) and it isn't a nice feeling ! I rang up my contract peoples and they sent me a new set of the handsfree earphones which I received earlier today but after about 5minutes of listening to them I experienced the same 'shock' feeling !! I also tried the first earphones in my iPod whilst at the gym and I got the 'shock' then too and the iPod wasn't even turned on. Hopefully this has happened to somebody else (not hopefully in a bad way) as reading this back makes me sound a little crazy lol !
Thanks for any advice too,
- Ash

Haha
You're most likely wearing some jumper or other clothes that cause a static electricity buildup when the phone cord rubs it. I remember having that with a particular jumper some time ago
Solution, try changing clothes and no, nothing dangerous about it, just annoying.

yeah sounds like static to me

AshleyNG2 said:
I've got a problem with my HTC earphones (or myself) and I'm just wondering if anybody else had the same issue or if anybody can guide me on what to do.
Basically, after listening to the earphones I would get what I believe is a mild electric shock in my ear every now and then and obviously I don't keep it in my ear after that as it could potentially be fatal (?) and it isn't a nice feeling ! I rang up my contract peoples and they sent me a new set of the handsfree earphones which I received earlier today but after about 5minutes of listening to them I experienced the same 'shock' feeling !! I also tried the first earphones in my iPod whilst at the gym and I got the 'shock' then too and the iPod wasn't even turned on. Hopefully this has happened to somebody else (not hopefully in a bad way) as reading this back makes me sound a little crazy lol !
Thanks for any advice too,
- Ash
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Stop worrying Ash
As already said it's probably static electricity from your jumper/coat/shirt jumping from the metal parts of the earphone to your ear. (unless you got one of those ear/nose trimmer things that has left you with spiky little hairs in your ears )
Technically there is almost totally zero chance of there being a high voltage fault in your HD2 and you already proved that it isn't the phone as you get the same shock from the 'phones in your iPod.
Carry on using the phone and headphones but stop buying nylon jumpers and shirts at Primark, get some nice cotton ones instead
HTH

i get a electric shock if i use the headphones in my laptop dunno why

Nothing to do with mobiles, but I get static electricity shocks from my metal cased 'in-ear' phones on the treadmills in the gym.
The treadmill "belt" being a good insulator; Similar in principal to a Van de Graff generator.
Keeps me on my toes....

You need to ground yourself.

btyeh said:
You need to ground yourself.
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And avoid dry atmosphere.

is your phone connected to ur pc/laptop via usb? i sometimes get a shock when i touch my phone whilst its connected.

You know I have been having the same thing with my iPod just lately, using a pair of Sennheiser CX 300 II headphones. And it's only ever in my right ear, very strange.

Hello Everyone,
That's not a shock.This is a shock

Shock therapy?
I have this problem with my HD2 too!
When i use my phone on battery the shock is very small, just a little bit annoying, sometimes i don't even notest it. But when i connect my phone to a computer using the USB connector, the shock is really intense sometimes. Just 5 minutes ago i got a shock that even made me a little bit dizzy. Changing earplugs doesn't solve the situation.
I'm not using my earphones anymore when my computer is connected to the phone, witch is not acceptable! Too bad the phone is such a good phone, so going back to the shop is not a option. I hope HTC will have a fix for this, but i think that it will stay with me hoping for a solution.

MonnieRock said:
Hello Everyone,
That's not a shock.This is a shock
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Jesus! What was going on there! Scared the **** out of me, was he dead?

williamsean said:
Too bad the phone is such a good phone, so going back to the shop is not a option. I hope HTC will have a fix for this, but i think that it will stay with me hoping for a solution.
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HAHAHA
The phone has nothing to do in that, only dry air and static electricity, you'd have the same with another phone or mp3 player
When you connect the device to USB, you connect it directly to ground through the PC, and just give an even better path for the static electricity you're holding to escape
These days where it's so cold outside here and thus the air inside is so dry, every time I walk through my flat I get loaded and will get a serious shock whenever I come too close to something that's grounded. The other day I managed to make my desktop PC crash and reset on its own by going to fetch my headphones and plugging them in without thinking to discharge myself by touching the case first...

~~Tito~~ said:
Jesus! What was going on there! Scared the **** out of me, was he dead?
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My assumption is, that guy was on a suicide mission. The minute he touched those high voltage lines, he was crispy inside and out. Not the mention he dehydrated so quickly from the voltage,he caught on fire like a piece of petrified wood.

I have a bigger problem
Today at work I got an electric shock thru earphones and the touchscreen sensors died within....screen works but no response.
Wonder if warranty will cover repairs/replacement?
Still nice to get some oldschool lobotomy-shock treatments, wakes me up at work

CaCtuZ123 said:
I have a bigger problem
Today at work I got an electric shock thru earphones and the touchscreen sensors died within....screen works but no response.
Wonder if warranty will cover repairs/replacement?
Still nice to get some oldschool lobotomy-shock treatments, wakes me up at work
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Were you on battery power or plugged into AC power?
Thank you,
Monnie

MonnieRock said:
Were you on battery power or plugged into AC power?
Thank you,
Monnie
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Battery power, on my way to work
No music at work and no HD 2....devastated.
And now I read a thread about plastic replacement screens for HD 2

Thanks for the waring... will stick with bluetooth
Electric shock? Phew... I never tried the earphone pieces and from the looks of it I don't want to either... So if I read this right the shock can disable touch function from the screen? Perhaps it is better if you all try out a bluetooth headset instead?

spaanplaat said:
Electric shock? Phew... I never tried the earphone pieces and from the looks of it I don't want to either... So if I read this right the shock can disable touch function from the screen? Perhaps it is better if you all try out a bluetooth headset instead?
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It doesn't matter now that the screen is damaged.
HD 2 is made of metal, don't think it matters if I have a wire or not.
But I'll give it a try when I get it back from the repairs.
Funny thou, I had to go back to my Blackstone and no electric shocks, made of plastic
Any tip of some good BT headset/earphones?

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Warning! When connected to power source

I was a little bit shocked.
My Kaiser was connected to a USB power source from my desktop.
Then somebody called ... I answered, put the phone in my ear ...
and I got electrocuted !
Not hard, but intense ... and I felt quite hot in my ear.
Did you experience the same?
Do you know how to fix?
gogol said:
I was a little bit shocked.
My Kaiser was connected to a USB power source from my desktop.
Then somebody called ... I answered, put the phone in my ear ...
and I got electrocuted !
Not hard, but intense ... and I felt quite hot in my ear.
Did you experience the same?
Do you know how to fix?
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Most likely a static electricity. Don't wear synthetic clothes.
gogol said:
I was a little bit shocked.
My Kaiser was connected to a USB power source from my desktop.
Then somebody called ... I answered, put the phone in my ear ...
and I got electrocuted !
Not hard, but intense ... and I felt quite hot in my ear.
Did you experience the same?
Do you know how to fix?
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Ouarf ! hopefully you are still here ! .. (ok I get out...)
gogol said:
I was a little bit shocked.
My Kaiser was connected to a USB power source from my desktop.
Then somebody called ... I answered, put the phone in my ear ...
and I got electrocuted !
Not hard, but intense ... and I felt quite hot in my ear.
Did you experience the same?
Do you know how to fix?
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That's what you get for using a Kaiser without buying me one! j/k
I tend to agree about the static theory. The voltage and current output of a USB port is very low and you'd probably feel nothing even if you were wired directly to it!
The phone also has no exposed metal and again unless it was half drowned in water there would be no connection to you.
There is one small note of caution, something you might want to check if you are concerned. Check the mains plug of your computer and ensure the live and neutral wires are not reversed. If they are your Desktop PC will work fine, but it can lead to the casing and possibly the USB earth registering a charge. I had a TV that gave me shocks on a regular basis for years. When I changed plugs to a fancy colored one I noticed the Live/Neutral reversal. It never shocked me again after it was corrected.
Mike
Thanks for all your input, I will check that.
I still have it connected now.
When I touch and grab the area near the "orange" light, I feel a little bit vibration ...
I tested again, no electrocute btw ... but that vibrate feeling, still there.
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Thanks for all your input, I will check that.
I still have it connected now.
When I touch and grab the area near the "orange" light, I feel a little bit vibration ...
I tested again, no electrocute btw ... but that vibrate feeling, still there.
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The vibration is very odd - does it only do that when on USB?
Does it do it on mains charger?
Does it do it when not plugged in at all?
Mike
Your PC is probably not well earthed and you feel some bleeding current. The ear is much more sensitive to this than you fingers so that might explain why you only feel it this way. I would check the PC earthing as this might lead to some dangerous situations if not well earthed OR isolated from mains.
dnts said:
Your PC is probably not well earthed and you feel some bleeding current. The ear is much more sensitive to this than you fingers so that might explain why you only feel it this way. I would check the PC earthing as this might lead to some dangerous situations if not well earthed OR isolated from mains.
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Good point. The vibration may be a 50Hz mains "hum" that you certainly should not be noticing.
Mike
gogol said:
When I touch and grab the area near the "orange" light, I feel a little bit vibration ...
I tested again, no electrocute btw ... but that vibrate feeling, still there.
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I'm not sure about the phone, but the vibrating feeling can be a sign of 'wild-electricity' (i.e. something that isn't designed to be there). I have the same problem with my 3.5" portable hdd, and my wife's IBM X32 notebook. If you were to glide your finger over it's surface, you will feel as though as the surface is.. rough, much like a vibrating sensation (i.e., rough surface gives you a peak-groove-peak-groove feeling, which a vibrating surface gives you, i.e. up-down-up-down). You won't feel a thing if you were to touch it with your usual skin (i.e. finger tips), but try using your sensitive area (let your imagination runs wild here). Anyway, I would suggest you to try using the skin on the un-exposed side of your forearm, near the wrist. That would give you a bit of shock.
Anyway, as mikechannon said, USB do not give enough power to shock you, considering that it is only 5V and 500mA max, that would be like 2.5W. However, as the thing you are touching is on the surface, I'm suspecting that your 'ground' is at fault, that is your PC. To test this, try touching the USB cable, plugged into the PC (without the phone) and touching the outer-side of the cable socket (i.e. the part of the socket that actually goes into the phone), with your sensitive skin
You need to add the following to your registry:
UserElectrocute=NO
Lol ...
Btw, I think that is correct ... the power in my desktop pc is not properly grounded.
nukenine said:
You need to add the following to your registry:
UserElectrocute=NO
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There is one small note of caution, something you might want to check if you are concerned. Check the mains plug of your computer and ensure the live and neutral wires are not reversed. If they are your Desktop PC will work fine, but it can lead to the casing and possibly the USB earth registering a charge. I had a TV that gave me shocks on a regular basis for years. When I changed plugs to a fancy colored one I noticed the Live/Neutral reversal. It never shocked me again after it was corrected.
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How dangerous!!!
Could have killed you know.
I remember when I had the Universal the metal plate on the outside of the lid would behave exactly the same way. When plugged in and trying to glide your finger tip over the plate would give you a vibratory feeling.
At that time this was much discussed in the Universal threads but as far as I remember everyone concluded that it was not a concern / dangerous

[Q]Repair Headphone Jack

Huhu,
some weeks ago it start that i had problems with my headphone jack. sometimes it stops playing music when it get touched while i put it in the pants. and now i can be happy if the smartphone register 1 of 100 times i connect my headphones.
someone of u ever had the same problem and repair it himself?
pls let me know because that s*ck ;] and sry my bad english
I think the best and easiest thing to do to fix this is take it in and have them replace it.
Get the pocket lint out. Seriously, lol. Mine was doing the same thing, so I looked in it with a really bright flashlight and saw pocket lint pressed against the bottom
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i also had one in but putting him out not help ;()
Repair Headphone Jack
Had problems with D1 phone jack, and D3 also. To me it is a matter of thickness of the male jack. I have real nice Sony ear buds but the jack cuts out, move it and is good for short while. I pinched the jack to make it oblong, very desperate move. Cuts out much less, but still kinda crapy. I have an older Sony ear buds and the jack is thicker and have no problems. Even at the gym.
Bottom line is cheesy, cheap parts there on that Motorola.
Cameron6472 said:
Get the pocket lint out. Seriously, lol. Mine was doing the same thing, so I looked in it with a really bright flashlight and saw pocket lint pressed against the bottom
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+1
This happened to me twice. So, I guess that should be +2!
The plug would stop snapping in. I thought for sure I had broken the jack. But after a little close inspection, a flashlight, toothpick and can of duster I was able to get it working good as new again.
some days ago i was looking around the internet and find these
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Motorola-Droid-3-Teardown/6108/1
so some days later i was funny enough to open my Droid3, too.
and then i was able to get some more pocket lins out of the headphonejack.
i was thinking its already clean but these wasnt visible from the top.
and now all is woorking fine

[Q] It may be waterproof, but what about when you listen to music?

Hello world!
I like the fact that this device will be "waterproof", but a question that's popped up in my head recently is whether or not that applies when using wired headphones too. For example, say you're standing in the middle of the monsoon rains listening to music. Will the headphone "socket" be isolated well enough that the use of headphones is rendered safe & sound, or will we have to use Bluetooth for that purpose?
Hope I get my point across, as I don't really know how to ask this in a decent fashion. :victory:
ninetwozero said:
Hello world!
I like the fact that this device will be "waterproof", but a question that's popped up in my head recently is whether or not that applies when using wired headphones too. For example, say you're standing in the middle of the monsoon rains listening to music. Will the headphone "socket" be isolated well enough that the use of headphones is rendered safe & sound, or will we have to use Bluetooth for that purpose?
Hope I get my point across, as I don't really know how to ask this in a decent fashion. :victory:
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Good question! But I don't know the answer maybe mail Sony
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Unless the bundled headphones are water proof, I wouldn't do that. I think the headphone jack should go so easily, the headphone itself will be ruined.
Once I was washing hands while I was listening to music, and I touched the cable and it went right on the running water. The right ear stopped working. Luckily I was at home and used the hair dryer on the headphone. It isn't still that good (left ear is louder and play more frequencies), but it have to last until I get new headphones.
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No, opening the port flap to the headphone jack invalidates the water resistance. As it's been said before, your headphones probably wouldn't survive much water either.
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Xperia Z may be a advertised water resistant phone but when any of it's port covers are open it's the most prone to stationary water.
If you plug in your headphones indoors than it'll be ok , just don't do this under the rain
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it is risky
i think it will not be "waterproof" any more,
it will be at most "water resistant"
sony xperia z handset's various ports, including the one for its headphones, all feature protective plastic covers that must be unclipped before they can be accessed. - so dont even try ur phone with headset in rain, rather attending a calls and reading messages with ports closed.
source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...-CES-2013-The-phone-use-bath-drop-toilet.html
So, the general guess is that it:
loses its waterproofness if I plug in the headphones mid-rain?
...and...
is water-resistant as long as I plug in the headphones when it's not raining?*
* Read: meaning that it won't take damage from getting a drop or two onto the output jack when something is connected
Mail sony and who knows you might even get an interesting reply from them - and can share it to earn brief fame among tech blogs
But u still can buy Sony's waterproof headphones, which cost £60 and go on sale next month
And take a shower safely while listening some music
ljubisa_sk said:
But u still can buy Sony's waterproof headphones, which cost £60 and go on sale next month
And take a shower safely while listening some music
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Do you have a link to it on their website? Couldn't find it for some reason!
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i think you guys are confused about waterproof and water resistance.
heres an article http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/9135/waterproof-or-water-resistant/
mainly the xperia z is not a gadget where you could operate under water. thats why there are videos out there of xperia z when you pour water on it the screen starts to act up as if someone is pressing the buttons.
taking a phone to operate under water is a whole new level. there is a reason why sony states 1meter under water for maximum 30 mins. IP57 certified - dust and water resistant. technically speaking, its something for like when you accidentally dropped your phone into a bucket of water and quickly pick it up or talk under the rain should be fine since the screen is off when youre in a phone call.
A lot of ‘waterproof’ electronics are IPX7, which means that they will be OK if you accidentally drop them in a stream and get them out immediately.
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from the site
if the 35mm jack hole is water proof then theres no point for sony to design a cover on top of it.
haha would it work if sound was coming out of the speakers instead? haha...
underwater that is...
LitoNi said:
mainly the xperia z is not a gadget where you could operate under water. thats why there are videos out there of xperia z when you pour water on it the screen starts to act up as if someone is pressing the buttons.
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Any specific reason for it doing so? I've read that it has something to do with it being capacitive, but not completely sure what that actually means in this context.
ninetwozero said:
Any specific reason for it doing so? I've read that it has something to do with it being capacitive, but not completely sure what that actually means in this context.
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This is generally the case with all capacitive touchscreens.
Capacitive touch screens work by using a thin grid of conductive materials on the screen to sense touches from conductive materials, like your finger. Water, obviously being highly conductive, messes it up quite badly.
This is why you generally can't use any capacitive touchscreen when it's wet; even a drop will usually make the screen freak out and sense touches that aren't being made.
I heard that the XZ has some tech that helps it sense fingers over drops of water (ie, just taken out of water), but it's probably not smart enough to handle being completely submerged. That would be my guess.
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This is generally the case with all capacitive touchscreens.
Capacitive touch screens work by using a thin grid of conductive materials on the screen to sense touches from conductive materials, like your finger. Water, obviously being highly conductive, messes it up quite badly.
This is why you generally can't use any capacitive touchscreen when it's wet; even a drop will usually make the screen freak out and sense touches that aren't being made.
I heard that the XZ has some tech that helps it sense fingers over drops of water (ie, just taken out of water), but it's probably not smart enough to handle being completely submerged. That would be my guess.
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Completely right.
Over all taking pictures under water will be great option with this phone,
But I'm interested what if water finds a way into the device will the guaranty be void then?
ljubisa_sk said:
Over all taking pictures under water will be great option with this phone,
But I'm interested what if water finds a way into the device will the guaranty be void then?
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Probably, yes, as you'd have to prove the you had put on all the lids and things like that.
why there's no one think this way!!
get a bluetooth waterproof headset and you can listening your music under the rain (even without using umbrella)..

Galaxy S4 Active - is it really waterproof?

USA Today have an article (here) where the reviewer was testing the S4 Active. Right after he dunk the phone underwater, the phone have WATER DAMAGE:
Shortly after I took the phone for a dip (in not very deep water), the display went kaput — at least for several hours. It lit up just long enough to indicate that I had power, but I couldn't actually keep the display on and use it.
Roughly a day later, the screen came alive again, but the phone was still exhibiting finicky behavior, presumably because of water damage. The touch-screen was messed up and the device acted as if headphones were plugged in when they weren't. If this were my actual phone, I'd return to the store for a replacement.
I just got the S4 Active and thought I am not planning to take the phone for a long underwater activities, I am concerned that I am getting a phone that have a very weak water resistant feature.
Not sure if this is because the reviewer didn't "properly" close the battery cover / USB port, but I have seen S4 Active review and Samsung Event videos where the phone was submerged in water for a long time and it still works.
PS: Have ANYONE tried to dunk their phone in the water for testing?
My phone has been in a pool, lake, bathtub, rainy weather, all since I got it. I trust it.
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I'd like to think that reviewer just got stuck with a bad unit.
But this begs the question: Is water damage covered under warranty? Either by AT&T or Samsung? Surely they should back up their "vacation-proof" phone..
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My phone has been in a pool, lake, bathtub, rainy weather, all since I got it. I trust it.
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My first one went into the pool just fine. The unit I have now I am scared to expose it. On the top between the glass and bezel there is a small gap... above the in call speaker.... I'm afraid that water will pour in through that... Can you look at yours and see if yours is like that?
He probably didn't press down the back cover correctly.
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joshuadjohnson22 said:
My first one went into the pool just fine. The unit I have now I am scared to expose it. On the top between the glass and bezel there is a small gap... above the in call speaker.... I'm afraid that water will pour in through that... Can you look at yours and see if yours is like that?
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You mean between the earpiece and the bezel at the front? I don't see any gaps, at least not with my naked eyes.
On the back, bottom part near the speaker, I don't see it either. Trying to press to see if there is a gap, so far none.
What makes you "scared" on the phone that you have now?
robstunner said:
He probably didn't press down the back cover correctly.
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There is a sticker on the back cover that provide a warning for the user to PRESS DOWN on the middle of the cover, underneath the LED.
I always do that, but I never hear a "click" or any indication that the back cover is now PROPERLY covering the phone to prevent water leakage.
Well, I DO hear the click when pressing on all sides, but that's normal like my Galaxy Note.
lanwarrior said:
You mean between the earpiece and the bezel at the front? I don't see any gaps, at least not with my naked eyes.
On the back, bottom part near the speaker, I don't see it either. Trying to press to see if there is a gap, so far none.
What makes you "scared" on the phone that you have now?
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Yeah on the front top. I just think water will easily get in the phone...
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I've used this phone below the 1 meter mark and the only bad side effect I get is the microphone not working well for a bit afterwords, which happens really at any level of exposure. This phone is pretty safe in water if you use it correctly.
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...the only bad side effect I get is the microphone not working well for a bit afterwords...
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That is pretty bad. I mean, I am not going snorkeling and take a phone call while floating on the shore, but if somebody calls me and I CANNOT talk to them because the microphone does not work, that is a big problem.
I am actually wondering how does the phone protects the microphone, earphone and speaker? There are holes there and water can go in. I was considering the Xperia Z and so far the only problem with water issue is the microphone jack - the phone will think that the jack have a headphone but it's only water. However, that is easily fixable by drying it out. I.e. use tissue or something that goes inside the jack.
Microphone though, the holes are to tiny to "dry" with a tissue or something.
BTW, is the microphone STOPS working completely or it works again after a FEW DAYS?
Maybe I can ask those who read this thread to tell me if:
A). You HAVE tested your phone under water (splashing it, dunking it in a bowl of water)
B). What ISSUE you have after you did the above? Phone dead, microphone stops working, etc.
I am trying to get a sense if this is just a specific batch issue (I can replace the phone) or design issue (no matter what, the issue still exists).
If it really was then it would have lifetime warranty. The fact that it only has 1 year warranty like most of the phones tells me that after year 1 be ready to say bye bye to your baby
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lanwarrior said:
Maybe I can ask those who read this thread to tell me if:
A). You HAVE tested your phone under water (splashing it, dunking it in a bowl of water)
B). What ISSUE you have after you did the above? Phone dead, microphone stops working, etc.
I am trying to get a sense if this is just a specific batch issue (I can replace the phone) or design issue (no matter what, the issue still exists).
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Decided to take mine in the shower to test after it got here.
I let the showerhead spray onto the phone, both front and back. Nothing wrong.
Like other people reported, the speaker volume gets significantly lower when wet and goes back to normal within a half hour. Also if the headphone port gets water in it it will errenously display that "headphones are connected" which blowing into the port will fix.
thatbigmoose said:
Decided to take mine in the shower to test after it got here.
I let the showerhead spray onto the phone, both front and back. Nothing wrong.
Like other people reported, the speaker volume gets significantly lower when wet and goes back to normal within a half hour. Also if the headphone port gets water in it it will errenously display that "headphones are connected" which blowing into the port will fix.
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This is useful! BTW, you haven't test submerging the phone, have you?
maldinimi said:
If it really was then it would have lifetime warranty. The fact that it only has 1 year warranty like most of the phones tells me that after year 1 be ready to say bye bye to your baby
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No it won't, because all things mechanical / electronics break downs eventually - nothing last forever. Even mil-spec stuff does not have a "lifetime" warranty.
lanwarrior said:
This is useful! BTW, you haven't test submerging the phone, have you?
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I haven't submersed it yet but there's videos on YouTube with submersion and it brings about the same issues I discussed.
Higher water pressure will clog the mic membrane and make you sound distant in phone calls.
Maybe I'll build up the courage to dunk it tomorrow.
I did the dunk test the night after I got it by fully submerging it in a cup of water...worked just fine afterwards...although I was showing a friend that didn't believe that I had a "water proof/resistant" phone by putting it in the sink and letting water run over it and had an issue with the phone thinking the headphones were plugged in.only did it for about an hour...weird thing was that it didn't start doing it until about 2 hours after it had been wet. Although once it fully dried I haven't had any issues at all with it. Hope this helps.
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lanwarrior said:
That is pretty bad. I mean, I am not going snorkeling and take a phone call while floating on the shore, but if somebody calls me and I CANNOT talk to them because the microphone does not work, that is a big problem.
I am actually wondering how does the phone protects the microphone, earphone and speaker? There are holes there and water can go in. I was considering the Xperia Z and so far the only problem with water issue is the microphone jack - the phone will think that the jack have a headphone but it's only water. However, that is easily fixable by drying it out. I.e. use tissue or something that goes inside the jack.
Microphone though, the holes are to tiny to "dry" with a tissue or something.
BTW, is the microphone STOPS working completely or it works again after a FEW DAYS?
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Maybe leave the phone in the sun for a few minutes to dry? Blow on it? Several things help get the water out. But honestly, how often are you going to go swimming with a phone and then take a call immediately afterwards? I'd be thrilled that my phone didn't fry after it fell in the pool, I could care less that the microphone doesn't work for an hour - that's what bluetooth headsets are for.
Anyways, I've had my phone submerged in a sink with running water twice now, the only issues I've found is that after removing the back cover there is water on the outside of the rubber gasket, which looks normal, but I would recommend taking the back off to dry it out after exposed to water.
When i took mine into the pool I made a phone call right after and they said I sounded funny so i blew in the mic and it cleared the water out and they could hear me fine....
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But honestly, how often are you going to go swimming with a phone and then take a call immediately afterwards?
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Not very often, but when I DO need to take that call, it will be a big problem. This is a phone after all.
I don't think I will purposely take the phone for a swim, but the reason I bought the Active instead of the S4 is because of the water/sand protection and want to confirm it works. If it doesn't, then I'll exchange the phone to a normal S4 because it's thinner.
However, based on your response and others, it seems it does offer those protection to a certain degree and the ONLY issue is that the mic may get covered with water and cause the caller not being able to hear me, but this is easily fixed QUICKLY.

Actual Fix for Droid 4 Ear Piece

Hello,
I recently bought a used droid 4 and it has the ear piece crackle problem. I have read numerous threads about failed ear pieces and none seem to have a fix. Does opening the phone and using a different glue to hold the speaker or replacing it with a new speaker help at all? I really want to keep this phone because I love it aside from the crackle.
Returning the phone to Verizon or Motorola isn't an option because I bought this phone to replace my failing Droid 3 and I'm holding out on an upgrade for the Droid 5.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
I am fortunate enough that my D4 doesn't have this problem, but I know a lot of people are stuck with this. If you try either of your suggestions report back for everybody else.
Krooked All Day...
I successfully replaced the earpiece speaker in mine with an OEM replacement off of eBay for about $7. Dropped it in and worked perfectly, but be warned, if you replace it with another genuine OEM part, the same thing will eventually happen. Mine is already crackling again.
AEracer7 said:
Hello,
I recently bought a used droid 4 and it has the ear piece crackle problem. I have read numerous threads about failed ear pieces and none seem to have a fix. Does opening the phone and using a different glue to hold the speaker or replacing it with a new speaker help at all? I really want to keep this phone because I love it aside from the crackle.
Returning the phone to Verizon or Motorola isn't an option because I bought this phone to replace my failing Droid 3 and I'm holding out on an upgrade for the Droid 5.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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I got mine from some cell phone doctor website. It was an easy fix to swap it out.... just go get one of those tiny kobalt torques screwdriver kits at kohls. Get a normal one and a torques one.... they are essential in nnormal life lol. Be carful removing the battery and the cast cover on the back. the battery bneeds to be unscrewed with two screws first and the case has the built in antennas attached. this dummy here ripped the battery from the charging terminals and removed the sticker from the bottom on the case only to realise it was an antenna lol
AEracer7 said:
Does opening the phone and using a different glue to hold the speaker or replacing it with a new speaker help at all?
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I'd think so, as long as you get really good contact before you glue it, and maintain pressure while it sets.
My screen bit the dust before I got around to repairing my last unit "for good" but the earpiece had degraded into complete silence. Based on some "tighten the faceplate screws" advice I'd gotten, I got by for a couple of weeks with a brutally simple solution: keeping a finger wrapped over the top of the phone, pressing gently just to the left of "Motorola."
When do these problems tend to show up? I've noticed sometimes my earpiece is a bit wonky
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mines is screwed since i dropped with case.....gotten a lil better over time but would like to replace it.
Hello,
Try the earpiece from Nokia Lumia 610. Much cheaper and i think it's a little bit louder. Fits perfectly. I replaced mine with it and it's working well.
szegi2 said:
Hello,
Try the earpiece from Nokia Lumia 610. Much cheaper and i think it's a little bit louder. Fits perfectly. I replaced mine with it and it's working well.
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Really??? It fits.....
WickedWayz said:
Really??? It fits.....
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4pcs $3.99 on ebay with free shipping.
Works in my droid 4 without any problem.
this problem is caused from dropping the phone and getting the speaker wet (ie sweat). the moto oem part is junk. im on my 6th. gonna try the nokia part next.
Confirmed. Nokia lumia earpiece works perfect.
Another Nokia Lumia 610 success story - thanks for the info everyone.

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