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I know, this is due to a plastic build. It seems to be due to the back case that's causing it. It doesn't happen often, but at times I can certainly feel the phone creak. Though its got me thinking, is it just my phone or does others creak in a similar matter also? I didn't really expect this from such a high end device, but eh I guess I gotta learn to live with it.
I guess I could cover it up by getting a case that encases the phone, or see if I can find another back casing.
For what its worth, mine doesn't but as you say its plastic and im sure it wont be long before mine starts. I forgot to swap my MicroSD card out of my old phone when I got the phone and now im scared to take the cover off to put it in because that battery cover is so thin and flimsy.
mine doesnt squeak also
No creaking here. I did catch one of the buttons while squeezing and it triggered the haptic feedback but no creaking. The rear panel feels flimsy when detached, but when in place the phone feels reasonably solid to me.
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The rear panel feels flimsy when detached, but when in place the phone feels reasonably solid to me.
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Maybe that's cause you're used to the Touch HD? I'm gonna make the switch from a Touch HD to the Galaxy S as well.
Seriosuly though, my Touch HD creaks only when handled in a certain way, maybe the same is true for the Galaxy S?
Regards.
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Maybe that's cause you're used to the Touch HD?
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lol, yeah maybe
I also have a Blackberry Bold 9700 and the case for that creaks way more than any noise I can get from the Samsung.
It happens to me sometimes when I try to get a better grip
The first few times I almost **** myself thinking I broke something
Mine seems to creak when I press the top bit of the phone (just above the grill thing above the Samsung logo), and sometimes at the sides also when I pick it up. It's not that bad, but I have terrible, terrible OCD and this can bug me sometimes.
Creaking? That reminds me of the g1 lol
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blackerwater said:
Creaking? That reminds me of the g1 lol
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and my HTC Magic xD
blackerwater said:
Creaking? That reminds me of the g1 lol
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It certainly does. I got fed up of mine and sold it because of the non stop creaking from the bottom right corner of the screen.
i just got my SGS last week..... n its already making creaky noise when held tightly from the side..... is there a way to get a replacement???
Try tightening the small screws at the back. Turns out that the silver bezel is really loose out of the box for some units. Also, in some units, there is a small gap between the battery and the back plate. That makes it creak real bad though I doubt that is a structural error.
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my left side creaks
mine does this sometimes, it doesn't bother me at all.
I get it here on the top of the phone in the middle.
Not worried about it, guess it gives it more personality
Now what I would really like, more cases so we can customize.
A matte or shinny steel back cover would be a nice addition
Anything really, to make it less iCrap 3 looking I hate people saying
it's an iCrap 3 and that I should get an iCrap 4
creaking silver bezel in the left bottom part here. I'm "glad" to see i'm not alone
Yups my SGS also creeks when I squeeze it from sides...
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Mine creeks when I squeeze it too ... This is what happens when they try to make a hightech phone cheaper ... if they used a better plastic or something else (the Iphone has murano glass from Italy .. WTF? ) the phone would be to expensive and many of us couldn't buy it ..! As long as it doesn't hurt the phone I don't mind ! The solution for me was the silicone case (and make the difference if you drop the phone !)
Mine does, only around the power button though.
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I bought a blue hard case made by HTC at radioshack. It is nice but it makes the keyboard hard as heck to slide out.
seen here
Still, decent case for now.
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I bought a blue hard case made by HTC at radioshack. It is nice but it makes the keyboard hard as heck to slide out.
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Still, decent case for now.
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I got it too, seems like the keyboard is equally hard to slide out either way(with or without the case) for me, just a thought. I like the case though.
I've got it too. I like it a lot. I've never been a fan of cases on sliders, but this works pretty good.
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And the rubberish back on it I would think make it less likely to slip out of your hand.
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And the rubberish back on it I would think make it less likely to slip out of your hand.
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The back is like my favorite part of it. Makes setting it down very nice and secure.
Does it protect the camera lens well? My only complaints so far are the volume rocker and when I put the phone down face up, the camera lens rubs up against whatever surface I put it on.
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Does it protect the camera lens well? My only complaints so far are the volume rocker and when I put the phone down face up, the camera lens rubs up against whatever surface I put it on.
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Yeah the camera is back from the case so when you set it down its completely off the ground.
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That's the case my g/f got for her Shift. I actually don't like how the rubber provides a little bit of resistance when you pull it out of your pocket. Do you notice that? Or am I making that up?
I'm holding out for an offering from either Otterbox (Commuter or Impact) or Seidio (Active or Surface).
I don't notice it, but when I pull out my phone my hand covers the back.
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Funny you post this actually. Ordered this same exact thing from un-heard of website. It was on back order though, and sadly sprint didnt have this listed when the phone first came out. Wish I ordered it from them. Would have been tons faster.
got my wife this case and hers slides out fine.
got two of these (wife and I) I'm really liking these cases, nice and snug, and I like that it holds the kb firm without stressing it (don't really use it anyway) most of the slider cases have those flimsy clips that hold it on, but these are nice and wide so they don't look like they'll crack any time soon. And yes the rubbery part on the back is very nice, gives it a solid grippy feel.
I've had a GT-I9000 SGS for about 4 months now. In terms of software and speed I'm happy after rooting and applying a lag fix.
The annoyance now is that the metal frame around the phone feels loose. So that always as I hold the phone to press the up or down volume or the on/off button, it always squeaks. Does your phone have the same problem? I've considered sending it back but I wanna know if mine is the rule or an exception.
Thanks in advance for your comments.
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Mine is fine, sent it to repair or put a silicon case in it to avoid the effect
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I've had a GT-I9000 SGS for about 4 months now. In terms of software and speed I'm happy after rooting and applying a lag fix.
The annoyance now is that the metal frame around the phone feels loose. So that always as I hold the phone to press the up or down volume or the on/off button, it always squeaks. Does your phone have the same problem? I've considered sending it back but I wanna know if mine is the rule or an exception.
Thanks in advance for your comments.
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No problem here. But are you sure its metal? Mine feels like plastic and as my phone hit the table and then the ground it scratched on it like on plastic.
Mine battery is loose though, fixed it with a piece of plastic too
Good to know... Seriously considering sending it back. Anyone else?
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So that always as I hold the phone to press the up or down volume or the on/off button, it always squeaks.
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Same here, but it was the battery cover at its border where it touches the phones frame.
Try it without the battery cover. Still the same?
yep i have this problem, its abit spongy wen you push it.
Well, trying without the back cover does make a difference. Not 100% perfect but much better. In the end I've just discovered the reason. Hmmmm. Maybe I'll just get an extra cover.
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I've searched the web daily to see if any defects arise but I've seen only one.
Battery life depleting rapidly
Besides that defect. What are other defects I should look out for that you have seen, heard of, or have/had with your moto x.
Also I've heard that the plastic around the screen grabs TONS of scratches because its glossy plastic(right?). One said after a month receiving a notable amount. Another zero to hardly any after a month.
I just want to know what to look out for when I get it. I'm gonna grab one when the Moto Maker is available for Verizon. I own the Galaxy Nexus and I know there are GNex vets in here that know the issues and defects of the Gnex. I have several HORRIBLE defects with my nexus and I wanna make sure I know what to look for when I get my X.
I am stock rooted and have had absolutely ZERO issues. Not a single random reboot, no battery drain, nothing. Google and Motorola took their time with this phone and it shows. No idea what people are doing to their phones to cause some of these issues. As far as the corners and edge of the screen scratching, I haven't seen anyone else mention that, and mine has been out of a case the majority of the time I have had the phone. The edge of the screen is not plastic. One big advantage to this phone is the fact that the Gorilla Glass 2 that is equipped with wraps around the device.
Its GLASS???? How did I not know! I follow this device closely on XDA and the Web.
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*gorilla glass 2...I really hope you know what that is...
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I have a lot of pictures of the inside of my pocket.
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I have a lot of pictures of the inside of my pocket.
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Haven't seen this one yet either...are you running with your phone in your pocket?
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The edge of the screen is not plastic. One big advantage to this phone is the fact that the Gorilla Glass 2 that is equipped with wraps around the device.
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Um... The edge of the screen is plastic... I can pull mine to the side with my fingernail. Don't listen to this
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Um... The edge of the screen is plastic... I can pull mine to the side with my fingernail. Don't listen to this
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What phone are you using? Does the glass that covers the display not wrap around to the sides of the phone? Google moto x magic glass
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What phone are you using? Does the glass that covers the display not wrap around to the sides of the phone? Google moto x magic glass
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A moto x. You can see quite clearly with the white face that it's just a normal pane of Glass that does not wrap around anything. And the right edge of mine where the glass meets the plastic is not set right and you can pull the plastic bezel to the side
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A moto x. You can see quite clearly with the white face that it's just a normal pane of Glass that does not wrap around anything. And the right edge of mine where the glass meets the plastic is not set right and you can pull the plastic bezel to the side
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Weird...the glass on mine wraps around all the way to the power and volume buttons on the right side and the Sim slot on the left, USB port on the bottom and headphone jack on the top...
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Weird...the glass on mine wraps around all the way to the power and volume buttons on the right side and the Sim slot on the left, USB port on the bottom and headphone jack on the top...
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I'd be willing to bet money it doesn't. On the left side of my screen you can't detect any joint where the plastic and glass meet. Multiple web sites have also confirmed that it's not the "magic glass" that was first reported but a very well put together phone. Look up the Ifixit tear down
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It's definitely plastic around the edge. I love my moto x... but I'm really disappointed the sides have gotten scratched.
The scratches aren't huge issue, but I'm sad because it's the snap case that I purchased from Motorola that's caused them. The way the case snaps into place, there's actually a small gap where dirt/sand/whatever can get stuck inbetween the phone and the case. And if you take your phone out of the case while there's something there.... it will definitely leave a mark.
Another issue I've noticed is that on the back near the dimple, there's a small section my case doesn't cover.. and there's some discoloration going on there. It looks like the plastic has been absorbing finger oil and it now has a bit of a glossy sheen that won't come off.
Got a moto X from ebay with a vibration motor that rattles too much, it actually makes noise when typing. My other Moto X's vibration felt normal. I believe i've read somewhere that the Moto X's vibration motor is attached in some way that's not optimal, and from experience some Moto Xs are better than others at vibrating.
Other gripes with my Moto X:
-Activate Notifications: I keep getting the flashing clock while driving (Which should only happen when you pick up the phone.) It makes me think there's a new notification, when there actually isn't. Quite annoying while driving actually. (I keep it on my lap)
-Battery seemed better on my other Moto X.
-Headphone output seems a bit low. Higher than my nexus 4 and lower than my GS3.
Of course nearly everything else is delightful about this phone. Specially the screen and the deep blacks which complement a black-front nicely. Also surprisingly good accuracy with touchless controls.
Thank you guys for your answers. I've also seen around here lint/dirt can be stuck underneath the lens of the camera right out of the box.
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*gorilla glass 2...I really hope you know what that is...
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I know what it is FYI. It's just "stronger" glass. I've read up on how they're made.
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Got a moto X from ebay with a vibration motor that rattles too much, it actually makes noise when typing. My other Moto X's vibration felt normal. I believe i've read somewhere that the Moto X's vibration motor is attached in some way that's not optimal, and from experience some Moto Xs are better than others at vibrating.
Other gripes with my Moto X:
-Activate Notifications: I keep getting the flashing clock while driving (Which should only happen when you pick up the phone.) It makes me think there's a new notification, when there actually isn't. Quite annoying while driving actually. (I keep it on my lap)
-Battery seemed better on my other Moto X.
-Headphone output seems a bit low. Higher than my nexus 4 and lower than my GS3.
Of course nearly everything else is delightful about this phone. Specially the screen and the deep blacks which complement a black-front nicely. Also surprisingly good accuracy with touchless controls.
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dropped my first moto four days after getting it. so they gave me another one.
first phone was perfect. second phone.... hollowish vibrating motor and like you... i think my battery isnt as good. i still get a day plus. but my first one was getting 36 hours plus. i dunno what carrier you are one. but i am contributing the worsened battery life to the update.
Adding this to the list of issues:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2481483
Um battery life is great on this phone... People that have bad battery life probably have something running constantly in the background.
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anyone else having these symptoms? mine started out of nowhere, like 2 weeks into owning it lol go figure. it's on the right hand side near the volume and power buttons. if I'm holding with my right hand and I push down to tap on the screen, it creaks really bad. like, really bad and loud lol awful. wtf samsung? I never had these quality issues on the s3 or s4. stupid samsung.
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Galaxy Tab S Creaky Back Cover Issue: http://youtu.be/34LPt5wxhZY
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anyone else having these symptoms? mine started out of nowhere, like 2 weeks into owning it lol go figure. it's on the right hand side near the volume and power buttons. if I'm holding with my right hand and I push down to tap on the screen, it creaks really bad. like, really bad and loud lol awful. wtf samsung? I never had these quality issues on the s3 or s4. stupid samsung.
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Do you have the back warping as well? Hard to imagine what could be happening that would be so loud. No idea.
nope. back is perfectly level. it's just this one spot that's creaking. my old nexus 7 original did this as well, but that can be expected from a 200 dollar tablet... but not a "premium" tablet. oh well. annoying. it didn't do anything until like today, so it just wore out over time I guess? crappy but whatever. this is always an issue with samsung products i know, but it's the first time I've experienced it with a Samsung.
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I have a creak when i touch beside ir blaster,is annoying considering its a 500 euro device,i think this is comon with a plastic body device
My Samsung galaxy s5 and note 2 are quite creaky so I expect my tab s to start creaking at some point.
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I have a creak when i touch beside ir blaster,is annoying considering its a 500 euro device,i think this is comon with a plastic body device
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that's exactly where my creak is too lol woo, creak club.
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Would using the book cover improve this?
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Would using the book cover improve this?
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It would indeed, but lots of people like to go naked with their devices. Personally I prefer my tablets in a case/cover and my phones naked. At the end of the day we shouldn't have to use cases or covers to disguise creaking.
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It would indeed, but lots of people like to go naked with their devices. Personally I prefer my tablets in a case/cover and my phones naked. At the end of the day we shouldn't have to use cases or covers to disguise creaking.
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True. I actually prefer the book cover. Naked this tab is so light and smooth I feel like I'm always going to drop it. The cover gives it just enough grip and heft.
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True. I actually prefer the book cover. Naked this tab is so light and smooth I feel like I'm always going to drop it. The cover gives it just enough grip and heft.
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I actually prefer this tab naked as I like the way it feels and handles. The main reason I got the book cover was for protection.
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that's exactly where my creak is too lol woo, creak club.
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Yea,my creak is very suttle,but i notice it,not good for the ocd lol,i get mine when i touch the gold rim,not worth returning,too much hassle
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I actually prefer this tab naked as I like the way it feels and handles. The main reason I got the book cover was for protection.
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Same here simacca. It's not a bulky otterbox but it offers some protection to put my paranoia at ease. The book cover much like the titanium Tab is so elegant.
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Same here simacca. It's not a bulky otterbox but it offers some protection to put my paranoia at ease. The book cover much like the titanium Tab is so elegant.
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Although I got my cover on sale for half price I would have gladly paid full fair. It's that nice.
Any1 else any build quality issues ?
I'm pretty sure it's the gold trim that creaks, not the back cover. oh well. I ordered a ten dollar magnetic sleep wake book case, like the one I had on my nexus 7. we'll see how that works.
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I'm pretty sure it's the gold trim that creaks, not the back cover. oh well. I ordered a ten dollar magnetic sleep wake book case, like the one I had on my nexus 7. we'll see how that works.
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That's the problem with cheap trim. Looks good at first but then you always end up regretting it.
I checked my S 8.4 LTE for creaks, but I have the book cover on and don't ever want to go through the horror of putting it on again. So the only accessible area on the back is about half towards the side where the IR Blaster is, which is where you are having creaks on anyway.
I do not hear any creak on mine, pressed that whole exposed area, especially around the IR Blaster, the trim all around.
I wonder how big is the intel LTE modem is, cause I'm thinking, what if this is where the modem is located on the LTE model. So, for WiFi model, the modem would be missing and leaving an empty gap under the hood, and pressing against this area would flex the back plate resulting creaking.
Just making wild theories
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I checked my S 8.4 LTE for creaks, but I have the book cover on and don't ever want to go through the horror of putting it on again. So the only accessible area on the back is about half towards the side where the IR Blaster is, which is where you are having creaks on anyway.
I do not hear any creak on mine, pressed that whole exposed area, especially around the IR Blaster, the trim all around.
I wonder how big is the intel LTE modem is, cause I'm thinking, what if this is where the modem is located on the LTE model. So, for WiFi model, the modem would be missing and leaving an empty gap under the hood, and pressing against this area would flex the back plate resulting creaking.
Just making wild theories
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Once you've put on and taken off the book cover a few times it becomes much easier. Just needs some breaking in.
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Once you've put on and taken off the book cover a few times it becomes much easier. Just needs some breaking in.
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Haha yeah, just that I don't want to accidentally damage the screen while breaking it in. I'm over protective (or paranoid) when it comes to my electronic devices
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Haha yeah, just that I don't want to accidentally damage the screen while breaking it in. I'm over protective (or paranoid) when it comes to my electronic devices
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Lol, yes there is something disconcerting about the whole crunch snap thing