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Does anyones incredible s battery cover squeak?

I noticed that when I pressed on it slighty there was a slight squeak noise that came from the casing. I had recently bought a replacement cover and it was fine and than it did the same thing. What is this? Is it normal for most incredible s devices because I have heard other ppl had the same problem. I dont care as much because I have a case for mine but what about you guys??? Any squeaking issues??? LOL

IncredibleSlover said:
I noticed that when I pressed on it slighty there was a slight squeak noise that came from the casing. I had recently bought a replacement cover and it was fine and than it did the same thing. What is this? Is it normal for most incredible s devices because I have heard other ppl had the same problem. I dont care as much because I have a case for mine but what about you guys??? Any squeaking issues??? LOL
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Yes, same here, mines pretty bad actually!
I've got a case on top and its a tight fit, so it doesn't squeak.
Bad design flaw IMO.

neo-X said:
Yes, same here, mines pretty bad actually!
I've got a case on top and its a tight fit, so it doesn't squeak.
Bad design flaw IMO.
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Arrgh, it brings out the OCD in me LOL. But I have a case so it isnt bad, and its only in one little corner and I have to press on it so I geuss its not that bad. Its really a shame because I love this phone and thats its only flaw.

The same case here too.
For me its at the corner. I guess its due to the pressure while we want to unlock the phone, we tend to press the back cover first before hittin the power button.
Ive got a red IS, dunno if i can get another replacable one or not...
P.S I aint using any case or anything, its as fresh as outta the box XD

I believe the squeak is caused by some empty space existing between the phone and the back cover. Stick a strip of duct tape on the inside part of the back cover where it squeaks. It should solve the squeaking problem.

Mine squeaks really badly around the volume buttons. putting a case on fixes it though.
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Yep mine squeaks too, the corner near the camera.

Squeaky
No, mine has not had any squeaks. The USB port does rattle a bit. But not enough to get up in arms about. I find the fit and finish surprisingly good considering the chassis seems to be all plastic.

CoolinHL said:
I believe the squeak is caused by some empty space existing between the phone and the back cover. Stick a strip of duct tape on the inside part of the back cover where it squeaks. It should solve the squeaking problem.
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Isnt that not going to be good for the battery? Overheating it or something? I am kind of weary about putting things inside the phone

yeah it has been discussed tht the cover does squeek, either you have a case that is able to press on the phone good enough to prevent it from squeeking or you put fillers inside the phone to stop the squeeking

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Isnt that not going to be good for the battery? Overheating it or something? I am kind of weary about putting things inside the phone
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How do you think that would overheat the phone, exactly? It's not like phones have vents or fans that could be blocked by the tape.

Lol I don't know I'm just weary about stuff when it comesbto my phone maybe ill try that
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Ok did it and it works
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Of the ones that squeak (including mine), how many people have removed the back cover? Mine didn't start to squeak until the third time in pulled the battery cover off. I have noticed that on one side there is a small gap along one side more so than the other.

Mine definitely squeaked as if the cover was loose. It's not much of an issue with a case though.

Yep. Mine squeaks.
Top right (Near the camera & power button) and bottom left (near the home button). Intrigues me that it's like a diagonal thing. oh well.
I lold.
Don't really care though. xD

Just send them an email with some proof, some pictures and maybe a short video which you can clearly hear the sqeezing.
I did that and they send me a new cover
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I was able to fix this once by somehow properly placing the back cover back on but when the next time I removed it and placed it back, I again started to have the squeak so I used some plastic tape, placed it on the side of the back as well as the top, placed the back cover back and no more squeaking
I had squeaking on the right top and side.

acme anvil said:
Of the ones that squeak (including mine), how many people have removed the back cover? Mine didn't start to squeak until the third time in pulled the battery cover off. I have noticed that on one side there is a small gap along one side more so than the other.
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Same here. Mine started squeaking after I removed the back cover for the third time as well. For me it's on the right side, smack in the middle of the device (where my middle finger rests when I hold it in my left hand )

System92 said:
Same here. Mine started squeaking after I removed the back cover for the third time as well. For me it's on the right side, smack in the middle of the device (where my middle finger rests when I hold it in my left hand )
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I wish this was the only problem that I discovered with the phone. I love the phone but look at what I discovered.
http://oi56.tinypic.com/9u8d9y.jpg
YES! That is a pixel..dead or stuck? I have no idea..Im thinkin its DEAD!!!
FML!!!!! Arrgh now I have to buy a display replacement and open up my phone to replace it...because it bugs me. I dont want to go through warranty, I will have to unroot my phone and S-on. Arrgh
Anyone else with this?

Screen lift...another fix. Update:Returned for another...

Ok, so I have had the screen lift problem. It's on the left side worst in the middle. I decided I would take it apart and do the shims between the screws thing. But when I got it open the lift disappeared. So it's a problem with the back pressing up just enough... I noticed a pretty thick piece of foam right on the center left so I removed it. Just replaced the case and tada the tape is holding the screen flat just fine now. Just thought I would pass this on with the other fixes.

Danny80y said:
Ok, so I have had the screen lift problem. It's on the left side worst in the middle. I decided I would take it apart and do the shims between the screws thing. But when I got it open the lift disappeared. So it's a problem with the back pressing up just enough... I noticed a pretty thick piece of foam right on the center left so I removed it. Just replaced the case and tada the tape is holding the screen flat just fine now. Just thought I would pass this on with the other fixes.
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I noticed last time I opened it that this foam had some compression marks. Likely from pressing against the back. Mine was slightly misaligned, so really only part was compressed. I had the same thought, i.e. remove it. Maybe align it, but it's glued on tight.
So I just removed it. I'll let you know how it turns out in a day or 2.
I also use 3 washers for the top 3 on the left, which helped huge. Hopefully this will make it perfect.
Update Sept 1. This definitely helps. Noticed from pics on another thread that some new models have this foam removed, as shipped. Interesting. Also, on new models, some have screws missing (2 and 4, starting top left). I tried removing screw 2 but when I woke up I noticed creaking and movement at the bezel, when I press my left thumb inwards, which is something I always do. So I put the screw (and washer) back in this morning. Perfect now. But removing this foam was essential, so thanks again.

Makes sense. The screen is dead flat, so it has to be the back case that is separating. Thanks for the info.
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this isn't new and has already been covered already.

dilldoe said:
this isn't new and has already been covered already.
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Can you point to where the foam issue was already covered? It was the first I saw.... maybe they have more pointers... Links?
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mike5065 said:
Can you point to where the foam issue was already covered? It was the first I saw.... maybe they have more pointers... Links?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1781237
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29028614&postcount=237

mike5065 said:
Can you point to where the foam issue was already covered?
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It was covered in the main screen lift thread, which is like 90 pages long and has every possible remedy tested, dissected and mostly debunked. The fact is there are several factors causing the lift and there need to be several solutions to really fix it 100%, and permanently. You can make it better in various ways, one of which is removing that foam, although I believe the foam is there to keep the back from flexing and compressing those metal "prongs", causing them to lose contact. So you might have other problems later without the foam. I probably wouldn't mess with it, personally.
I personally think a workable solution for most N7's with this problem would be to shave that foam down evenly by like 0.3mm, then clamp the screen to the trim and leave it in a hot car like that for a day or so to re-adhere, without the back cover on. Then cool the tablet down and replace the back cover. The hard part is evenly shaving down the foam; it is just a tiny bit too big. But it should be present.

Well I thought I could live with it but the lift is back.... I have also noted that my 8gb gets really poor wifi connection compared to my wife's 16gb. All the clips are still contacting the back plate but I can see no difference in signal with or without the back on. So, I just called google and they are shipping out a new unit for me tomorrow. Hopefully this one is better.

Took the back off to look at screen lift fix. Low & behold 3 screws missing on the LH side of the unit. Also some fingerprints on the copper plates, 2 loose (more than 1 full turn to tighten) screws on the RH side, metal tape/gauze over phone socket loose.

badasscat said:
...So you might have other problems later without the foam...
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Thanks for all this info. My foam was glued at about 25 degrees off-angle, and clearly compressed at the corner closest to the bezel, so a problem for mine' right from the factory. I didn't get it all off, but most for sure. Once removed, the bulge I had at that point between the bezel and rear case was gone. So was some screen lift' although the washers helped more for that. Not a big win, just another step forward.
I'm still curious why some pics on other thread show no foam, as shipped.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30974024
From my looking, it's in a seemingly non-functional gap, and presses down a wide cable (or something). I earlier traced movement of that cable as the source of 'creaking' I was having, i.e. when it moved against another piece of plastic beside the bezel. I put some lithium where it rubbed and the creaking stopped. Mind you I did that (and the 3 washers precisely tightened) before i removed most of the foam.
My Tf101 was a lot less maintenance than this one. But once done (crossing fingers lol), it's causing my iPad3 to collect dust. This thing just screams. Loving it.
Again, thanks for the info.
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Slightly raised screen?

I just noticed that the top edge of my screen isn't flush with the speaker. It's slightly raised and my finger sorta nicks it every time I swipe down. Is this a normal thing or a slight defect?
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blackmamba0730 said:
I just noticed that the top edge of my screen isn't flush with the speaker. It's slightly raised and my finger sorta nicks it every time I swipe down. Is this a normal thing or a slight defect?
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On the left side? If so I have the same thing.
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racrickey said:
On the left side? If so I have the same thing.
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It goes all the way across but yeah, more so on the left side for me too.
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blackmamba0730 said:
I just noticed that the top edge of my screen isn't flush with the speaker. It's slightly raised and my finger sorta nicks it every time I swipe down. Is this a normal thing or a slight defect?
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It seems that it is an issue. I have the silver and its very minimal and isn't an issue for me. I've since ordered the black as a replacement (wanted black in the first place) and is much worse and not acceptable to me, and the top speaker grill has 3 scratches on it so I called sprint and they are processing an order to replace the black.

blackmamba0730 said:
I just noticed that the top edge of my screen isn't flush with the speaker. It's slightly raised and my finger sorta nicks it every time I swipe down. Is this a normal thing or a slight defect?
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I think its a lack of quality control. Some are flush, some aren't. If it bothers you, you may want to see about exchanging it and be sure to point out that you believe it is a manufacturer's defect (this will be key in avoiding the Sprint restocking fee assuming you bought from Sprint). Another thing to consider is that if you intend to put a screen protector on the device, screen protectors only cover the glass and not the speaker grills. Therefore the "nick" you describe will be present even if you have a flush screen because the screen protector will create a non-flush edge (and the "nick" will be even larger if you apply it to your current device).

batch problem maybe, lack of quality control.

I have the opposite issue at the bottom. The screen appears to be sunken in ever so slightly on the sides, while the speaker is flush with the sides and its flush at the top. I can feel it somewhat, but this is my second unit after a dead pixel replacement so I'm probably going to roll with it because the replacement could have bigger issues.

Just picked mine up today. Also noticed the left side of the screen isn't completely flush. The right side is a little closer, but the left side is the worst.
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Got my Black replacement yesterday. Very slight raised glass on the top left but it's so minimal I'm not going to complain. I guess 3rd ones a charm. Just sucked dealing with Sprints telesales dept for 2 weeks trying to get a acceptable device.

I'm upset they rushed this phone out without thoroughly looking over It better.. I got the unflush screen, the gap up top.. argued with a sprint rep today about the gap and he opened a new HTC and it had the same problem.. so another rep said the gap is for better antenna signal lol
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I have a black one. It is the same. Top left is noticeable. It isnt really bothering me till I get some scratches or nicks in the anodization if u know what I mean.
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My HTC one also has a raised screen on the entire top side but the bottom side is flush and everything else about the build quality is good. Eventually, it started bothering me and I ordered a replacement phone (wirefly.com and within my two weeks). The replacement phone had the same problem and it also had a huge gap between the aluminum and white plastic (which my original didn't have). So I ordered another replacement phone and this time the screen is raised on the left top side and lowered on the top right side meaning it's slanted in reference to the body of the phone. And there's a smaller gap between the aluminum and white plastic. I feel like this is going to be an endless cycle. What should I do?
I love the phone but this is bad quality control on HTC's side.

bhaktasa said:
My HTC one also has a raised screen on the entire top side but the bottom side is flush and everything else about the build quality is good. Eventually, it started bothering me and I ordered a replacement phone (wirefly.com and within my two weeks). The replacement phone had the same problem and it also had a huge gap between the aluminum and white plastic (which my original didn't have). So I ordered another replacement phone and this time the screen is raised on the left top side and lowered on the top right side meaning it's slanted in reference to the body of the phone. And there's a smaller gap between the aluminum and white plastic. I feel like this is going to be an endless cycle. What should I do?
I love the phone but this is bad quality control on HTC's side.
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Right now, its pretty much luck of the draw as to if you can get a flush one or not. I guess it will also depend on how much patience you have as to how many times are you willing to do an exchange. Also, just realize that if you do finally get a unit with a flush screen, if you put a screen protector on it, it will only cover the glass and not the speaker grills. This means that the screen protector will then create an edge/lip at the top and bottom of the glass panel so again, it will not feel flush/smooth due to the screen protector.

Marty said:
Right now, its pretty much luck of the draw as to if you can get a flush one or not. I guess it will also depend on how much patience you have as to how many times are you willing to do an exchange. Also, just realize that if you do finally get a unit with a flush screen, if you put a screen protector on it, it will only cover the glass and not the speaker grills. This means that the screen protector will then create an edge/lip at the top and bottom of the glass panel so again, it will not feel flush/smooth due to the screen protector.
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I don't use a screen protector so that's not a problem. I just want a good phone. How is that I can get three phones that look completely different in build from the same company? That just seems so odd to me and looks bad on HTC's side. I feel like if this is going to be an endless cycle, I might make the switch to a different phone.

bhaktasa said:
I don't use a screen protector so that's not a problem. I just want a good phone. How is that I can get three phones that look completely different in build from the same company? That just seems so odd to me and looks bad on HTC's side. I feel like if this is going to be an endless cycle, I might make the switch to a different phone.
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It has been said that, that's why the black version' s release was delayed...to correct some minor design flaws, such as the ones you are having problems with....
Hope this helps...

w8setter said:
It has been said that, that's why the black version' s release was delayed...to correct some minor design flaws, such as the ones you are having problems with....
Hope this helps...
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I've had three black HTC Ones and all had the same issue of the screen not being flush with the speaker grills. The issue was definitely not corrected in the black version.
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bhaktasa said:
I don't use a screen protector so that's not a problem. I just want a good phone. How is that I can get three phones that look completely different in build from the same company? That just seems so odd to me and looks bad on HTC's side. I feel like if this is going to be an endless cycle, I might make the switch to a different phone.
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I also got frustrated with HTC quality control issues and some of the software choices they made in Sense 5 and so I am currently trying out a Galaxy S4 (haven't decided if I am going to keep it yet). Its not quite as snappy as the One but its acceptable to me as far as speed goes. No real quality control issues I've noticed and enjoying all the features Samsung has packed into this device. Both devices are great but each has its tradeoffs.

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Help: Keyboard sliding unevenly and jamming?

Hi, I just got this phone and notice that when trying to slide the screen portion upward with my thumbs to reveal the physical keyboard, if I don't move my thumbs with exact uniform timing, it's very easy for one side or the other to be pushed/twisted unevenly higher and get "jammed" in place, preventing further sliding. I then have to adjust and re-straighten it to enabling smooth sliding again.
This is different from the Droid 2 which slides on straight locked-in-place rails and can't become jammed in this fashion, even if one tried to do it.
Is this normal for the Droid 3/XT860 or did I just get a battered/damaged one?

I'm gonna say damaged as I don't have that issue
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Endoroid said:
I'm gonna say damaged as I don't have that issue
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Thanks for the reply, it's appreciated. So if you hold yours in landscape position closed, and use only your right thumb to press up from the bottom but near the right edge of the screen (rather than in the center), the whole screen moves and slides smoothly upward along its tracks to reveal the keyboard?
If so then yeah, it sounds like mine has a problem, because if I try to do that it only pushes the right edge up a little bit, and then the whole thing jams in place. I have to press up from the exact middle, or use both thumbs at both edges of the screen simultaneously to get it to slide.
If you could confirm from my description above, then I'll know I need to return mine for sure. Thanks again...

paleozord said:
Thanks for the reply, it's appreciated. So if you hold yours in landscape position closed, and use only your right thumb to press up from the bottom but near the right edge of the screen (rather than in the center), the whole screen moves and slides smoothly upward along its tracks to reveal the keyboard?
If so then yeah, it sounds like mine has a problem, because if I try to do that it only pushes the right edge up a little bit, and then the whole thing jams in place. I have to press up from the exact middle, or use both thumbs at both edges of the screen simultaneously to get it to slide.
If you could confirm from my description above, then I'll know I need to return mine for sure. Thanks again...
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pushing as you describe has some resistance, but i am able to open fully, tried from the left and same thing. I can see that it's sliding slightly crooked if i only push from the side, but definitely no jamming

my droid3 has always been like that, had to lubricate it, which did help.

James101 said:
my droid3 has always been like that, had to lubricate it, which did help.
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What did you use to do it?

I used a little silicone grease.

James101 said:
I used a little silicone grease.
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is wd40 a no go for lubricating the slider mechanism? just got a cheap droid 3 i intend to give to a relative overseas,its in good shape aside from the slider being somewhat hard to open.

PassingThruLife said:
is wd40 a no go for lubricating the slider mechanism? just got a cheap droid 3 i intend to give to a relative overseas,its in good shape aside from the slider being somewhat hard to open.
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I'm hardly an expert on lubricants, but my concern with wd40 is that it's somewhat runny and good at penetrating. I would worry about it getting inside the phone. You could try spraying it on a cotton swab and applying like that.
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Endoroid said:
I'm hardly an expert on lubricants, but my concern with wd40 is that it's somewhat runny and good at penetrating. I would worry about it getting inside the phone. You could try spraying it on a cotton swab and applying like that.
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Better to use some kind of grease, you can get tiny little packets of silicone grease at pepboys and autozone. Lithium grease also works well. Also in tiny packets at pepboys.

Screen coming up in upper right hand corner.

So I got my T-mobile HTC One through their online store about two weeks ago, and right out of the box I noticed something funny... The screen in the upper right hand corner wasn't quite flush with the top metal faceplate. It stuck out a bit, but I didn't really care too much because hey, I had an HTC one and it was amazing..
Since then I've noticed that the screen in the upper right hand corner will slowly work it's way out until it sticks out fairly noticeably, maybe 1/16th of an inch. It can be felt for sure and seen if you look closely. If you push on it, it will slide back in to where it's flush and stay there for a few hours while it works it's way back out again.
Originally this wasn't such a big deal for me, but it seems like it may be getting worse and I'm starting to get nervous.. My question is has this been seen by anyone else? And is it such a problem that I need to go through the issue of sending it back in for a replacement? The T-mobile store said they'd swap it out, big they don't have any in stock so I would have to go through the ordeal of sending it in and waiting for it to get back to me, and then what if there's a huge gap or a worse issue with the one I get back... Ugh.
So does anyone know anything about this?
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Both top and bottom of mine are slightly raised compared to the speaker grills. I think nothing of it. Enjoy your bad ass phone.

ingenious247 said:
Both top and bottom of mine are slightly raised compared to the speaker grills. I think nothing of it. Enjoy your bad ass phone.
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Yeah that's what I'm thinking.. I want it to be no big deal haha. It's actually really reassuring that I'm not the only one... How long have you had your one, if you don't mind me asking?
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For almost 3 Weeks now. My Wife's also has a slightly raised screen edge on both top and bottom.
I think it's fairly normal, and I don't think it's a problem, honestly.

After seeing the official double dip case for this phone, it actually works to our benefit (if using that case) since it would seal out dust better.
Intentional? Maybe.
But most likely the screen raises after the phone heats up from usage due to the internals being crammed in there and the battery (and other heat affected materials) swelling ever so slightly. Normal stuff I'm sure, and not enough reason for me to worry about the slight ridge I feel if I start my swipe too high when I'm pulling down the notification bar.
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