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so last Saturday my hero kinda went for a lengthy swim in Lake Michigan with me. I wrote it off immediatly and bought a new one on craigslist the same day. I did pull battery immediatly after I got out of the water and set it on top of my comp to dry ever since.
well I popped the battery back in and to my huge amazement it booted right up and works perfectly. only thing wrong with it is it seems the screen looks like its very smudged (like when you use your phone with greesy hands) but its under the glass. how hard would this be to clean? or is it permanent damage? wouldn't mind fixing that and selling the phone I bought on CL to recoup the money I just spent. or at worse selling the waterlogged phone with the disclaimer it was wet for a big discount.
I would get a precision screwdriver Kit and just to to town on it. As long as you are careful you shouldn't break anything. At worst case you still have one that works.
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Put rice in the battery area and put it ina warm dry place. The rice pulls the moisture out. Even though it works now the moisture will ruin connections and things will start to fail.
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whats your water damaged phone story? did it survive?? or anything else electronic that is water damaged
ill start with mine: during soccer i was subbing and i wanted water and so in a hurry threw the bottle on the bag which led it to get my phone wet, everything was wet and it would not turn on. kept it in rice for a night and it started working till today. btw it was a touch pro 2
Was drinking one night and had to pee really bad... ran to the urinal and as I started to pee I heard a clank but didn't pay much attention. After I was done I looked down only to see that I had just peed all over a phone that looked like mine... and that phone was currently in the process of being sucked down the urinal drain. I never saw it again. It was a palm pre and wasn't really missed very much.
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The first phone of mine that has met water was my old HTC Touch The reason I came to xda It was a snowday, and I'd zipped up my pockets, got home forgot it was in there, got changed and Bam! in the washing machine
so is now A broken phone that plays a dodgy noise when plugged in
Which is why I invest in otterboxes if I can.
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When I was younger I had a Gameboy (Which one I don't remember :/) and I dropped it down the toilet.
I was sad.
Once, me and my mate were in his back garden having a water fight, and he had his bag on the floor.
So first i stood on his bag and then just messing i squirted the hose pipe in it so it was full of water and he went MAD!!!!!
I emptied his bag and a few books and his mp3 player fell out lol!!!
I then realised why he went mad, it was crused and dripping with water.
I took it home, took the battery out and put it on the radiator to dry overnight.
Put a battery in it and it come on!!!
Played music and worked!
It had a cracked screen but worked.
LOL!!!!
6 months later he bought an iPiss.
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iPiss.
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lool
2 years ago I had a cheap digital watch that was supposed to be waterproof, went for a swim and it became dead meat.
I bought a casio after and it is still working
However I had another incident with my smuggled SE M600i
I went home one day and it was really dirty, so instead of choosing the good LCD cleaner, I went for alcohol , and wiped the whole device.
Two minutes later the touch screen died I was WTF?
it was too late when my brother enlightened me with the information that alcohol degrades touch screens
no one knew how to fixed it and thought it was Chinese sh*t
fixed it after I bought my TP2 thx to me and to a Chinese spare parts site
very confusing to see such a thread! i think im master in destroying my phones
first one i lost was on a rock festival where i fell straigt into the mud with my phone in my pocket. phone was down immediately
my second phone i lost was when i was drunk and want to get some beer out of a fountain where it was for cooling... so it was dark and i thought it's useful to use my phone as a lamp ...u can think what happens next
and the third i just lost while i'm on tour - mine and my girlfirend's phone together.
this were phones like nokia or samsung, now im on nexus one and i guard it "with my life" everytime i go on a party i take my old SE
cheers
I have had my XL for a few weeks, kept mostly in the pocket. Today I have noticed a nasty hairline scratch on the display. It was left on the counter face down a few times but so were my considerably older Sensation and EVO 3D and not a mark on them. Looks like HTC ran out of Gorillas for the XL...
Anyway I would suggest to proceed with caution and use a screen protector at least.
Input from other XL owners re display glass durability would be appreciated.
Yeah I had the same problem, I wear a earring and after answering a call I noticed a small scratch on the glass as well, I've used a lot of phones and this has never happened to me before, not happy about it, guess its my fault I should have put a protector on before this happened oh well
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I left my sensation xl face down on my work desk in order to find what I could only describe as random scratches on this devices screen. I'm tending not too be too bothered about this phone now as I really preferred my GS2. This doesn't seem as good as the hype shop owners built up for it and I can't wait until some immense phones are released next year
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Yup my phone was dropped on a rubber carpet from 0,5 m height and then on the floor and sadly the glass got broken even though the frame didnt get any scratches what so ever. I thought Sensation XL had Gorilla Glass and I found out the hard way that HTC forgot to put it on..?
XL is turning out to be a major disappointment with it's gorilla-less display glass, low resolution and lack of a memory card slot. Other than that it would be a dream phone.
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Well to be honest, mine has no prob with the scratches at or, I even tried to add the pressure on the screen with a pocket knife. But thank anyway for the warning, buying a screen protector...
Yeah I too have been a victim of this non-gorilla glass idea they seem to of liked for the Sensation XL? ... even though the screen is one of the biggest on the market, but is left vulnerable with standard glass :\
I dropped mine from around 2feet, it landed face first as it is front heavy and as I picked it up I revealed the small cracks which later have grew into bigger cracks.
Annoying thing is, I have looked everywere too get hold of a new glass and can't seem too find one? Any help would be much appreciated. I would send it too Three (my contract provider), but they said it could cost up too £100 and if I decline the offered repair charge the would charge me a default fee of £20.
Not happy at all.
Hey everyone, i'm going to post this thread to warn people about the really bad screen quality.
The first problem that occured, was when i put a screen protector on. When i applied the screen protector, and tried to remove the protective film on the screen protector, i accidently took off the screen protector too. Before i went out to get a new one, i noticed a strange smear on the screen. I have no clue what it is, but cleaning the screen with any type of cloth won't work. The part of the smear also feels alot more resistant
I have no clue how this happened. I always take good care of my phone, i never dropped it, never leave it face down on any surface etc. I think that the screen couldnt take the cold of the winter. My nephew also has a scratch like this, only his one is much much worse. It goes through his entire screen, and some pixels dont work anymore.
Maybe someone on this forums knows wtf is up the smear on the screen.
HTC sent my old desire HD back with a smear like that on it. I used some lynx deodorant to get it off. But was very careful when doing so.
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Wait, you used deodorant to get it off? Will any other brand do i.e axe or adidas?
HMMM
With what did you clean the screen, i looks like you clean it with alcohol or acetone, i really don't think the screen protector could do this ,just because the screen protectors don't have any glue on it. I never saw that screen protector would do that
I just used a really soft fiber cloth to clean it. I don't think that it's glue, since when i look at it from the side, it seems as if a protective layer that was on the screen has been eroded
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Wait, you used deodorant to get it off? Will any other brand do i.e axe or adidas?
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I guess so, as long as its not that dry stuff. Spray it so there is a liquid layer. But do a tiny bit first if you're going to try.
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Since i already have a topic of my own, can i ask if it's any good to get a new rom for my phone? My phone has had a few crashes in the past, just random black screen out of nowhere. Didn't have one for a week now. I already rooted it a few days ago, but will i lose my stuff again if i flash it to a new rom?
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Since i already have a topic of my own, can i ask if it's any good to get a new rom for my phone? My phone has had a few crashes in the past, just random black screen out of nowhere. Didn't have one for a week now. I already rooted it a few days ago, but will i lose my stuff again if i flash it to a new rom?
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Just use titanium backup and you should be fine
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One last thing. I wanted to use rom manager for roms, but i need clockword revoery mod, it says there isnt one for htc sensation xl yet. Is there still a way to use the program?
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One last thing. I wanted to use rom manager for roms, but i need clockword revoery mod, it says there isnt one for htc sensation xl yet. Is there still a way to use the program?
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Yeah, you can only really use it to reboot your phone into recovery. That's it. so will have to flash the rom from recovery using cwm.
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About the screen smear, cleaning didn't work. Maybe there used to be a protective coating on the screen? Cause the smear is also alot more prone to fingerprints and has more resistance than the area which is still normal
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I have it too under my screen protector but it is alright for me I can live with it
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Wait, you used deodorant to get it off? Will any other brand do i.e axe or adidas?
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Yes any deodorant should work. deodorant is a beautiful thing when it comes to removing things like permanent marker
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Yes any deodorant should work. deodorant is a beautiful thing when it comes to removing things like permanent marker
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I already tried deoderant and aceton, but it didn't work, i really have no clue what the smear could be...
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I already tried deoderant and aceton, but it didn't work, i really have no clue what the smear could be...
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even i have those smudges :/ however had the device for 3 months now and not one crack observed..however i live in a warm country (malta) so huge temperature difference does not take place
Alright, i think i know what happened: In the process of removing the screen protector, the "oleophobic coating" came off. Anyone got any ideas?
http://www.aculon.com/treatments-electronics.php
Contact them and order a spray. Then you know what to do
So i got a reply from HTC stating this:
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Dear Marco van Dijk,
Thank you for contacting HTC regarding your HTC Sensation XL.
My name is Paul and I am a Technical Support Agent for the HTC Written Team.
I’m sorry to hear that you are experiencing difficulties with the screen surface.
To resolve this, Marco, I would like to book your phone for a repair, however I must inform you that our phones are tested to meet international and local standards and the screen coating will not corrode through standard wear & tear.
I cannot say for certain however damage like this is generally considered out of warranty as it is due to an external source peeling the coating from the screen.
If you wish to proceed with the repair, then please read the following instructions carefully. By proceeding with the repair you agree to the terms and conditions of the repair service.
During repair, we will install the latest software as part of the diagnosis and testing. All the data from the phone will be lost, except for data stored on the SD card, SIM card, or online services, if applicable. If this is possible please check our online Help pages on how to backup your data.
Do not send the SD Memory Card, SIM Card, Battery, Back covers and other accessory items included or not in the product's box. All we need is the bare device. We can’t be held liable for any of these being sent in as they won’t be returned.
Package the device as you would like to receive it. In a good strong box with plenty of padding. You can use the original box, but it will not be returned to you. This information overrules the one in the repair tick-sheet instructions.
Should our engineers determine that the fault you are experiencing is caused by physical damage, wear and tear or illegal software, it will not be covered by warranty. Conditions of warranty also include warranty length terms from date of purchase. The repair will be chargeable and we will send you a quote. Should you not wish to pay that quote, there will be an approximate £25 diagnosis, shipping and handling fee to have the device returned to you and not repaired.
Liquid-damaged devices are returned immediately, unrepaired and without charge as they are beyond economic repair.
Your repair will take approximately 7 working days from when it arrives at the HTC Repair Centre and it's subject to parts availability.
UPS can collect your device from any address in the EU at the following times, except public holidays.
Monday-Friday: 09:00 - 13:00h / 13:00 – 17:00h / 17:00 – 21:00h
Saturday: 09:00 – 13:00h / 13:00 - 17:00h
Do you think they will screw me, and let me pay for the damage? (Since there's also a scratch on the screen and face it, what's the chance that a screen protector will remove the coating)
And if so, anyone has an idea of what the costs might be?
There is always a chance to get you pay for everything. I think in worst scenario they tell you they changed the digitizer. And as i recall the cheap one in ebay was 50-60 euro. So you can only guess what they can charge you if they say it's your fault.....
so do they fix this problem for free with warranty?
Totally forgot it was in my pocket and waded into the sea to get onto a boat. :silly: :crying:
I dried it out the best i could (packed it in rice). It turned on the next day and seemed to be working but quickly came up with the power off options (restart phone, kid mode, etc) and turned off by itself. After another 2 days of being in a bag of rice, either the back and home buttons flash every 20 secs without the screen turning on or the screen turns on like it's attempting to start but turns off again - like an endless reboot cycle. The back of the phone gets seriously hot after a while too.
Sadly, the vast majority of our holiday memories are on it and am wondering if there is any way these can be recovered? I'm assuming it's not (even by HTC).
If it's not, what's the cheaper option? Sending it to HTC in the hope that it can be repaired or replaced...or just buying a new one?
put your oven on 50 degrees censius, and let it there for a few hours.
It often works on hardware like motherboards and such.
MrVanish123 said:
put your oven on 50 degrees censius, and let it there for a few hours.
It often works on hardware like motherboards and such.
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Wow that's a suggestion I haven't heard before! Is that to dry it out? Because if so, I think it's already fully dry.
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Wow that's a suggestion I haven't heard before! Is that to dry it out? Because if so, I think it's already fully dry.
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Rice and a dry room. Dont know if it will work with a device with a fixed battery
Was it salt water? Fresh water is not so bad and you might be able to dry it out, but salt water is deadly to electronics (corrosion).
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Was it salt water? Fresh water is not so bad and you might be able to dry it out, but salt water is deadly to electronics (corrosion).
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Well ive certainly never been in any sea that is fresh water!
Soak the device in isopropyl alcohol for a couple of hours to displace any water and to dilute any salt remaining in the device.
Leave the device out of the IPA for a day or two in a warm room then place the device in an electric oven at as low a temperature as possible overnight.
If that doesn't fix it it's broken beyond repair.
Or just claim on your insurance.
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Well ive certainly never been in any sea that is fresh water!
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A technicality. I grew up near the Great Lakes, which are often called freshwater seas.
so u threw urself into the sea to get the phone?
Hi
Greetings,
HTC took him into sea
Phone did not drowned?
Neways I thing keeping in rice is a good suggestion I have read about it but havent experienced it
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Rice and a dry room. Dont know if it will work with a device with a fixed battery
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Yep tried that - packed in a bag of rice for about 2 days.
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Was it salt water? Fresh water is not so bad and you might be able to dry it out, but salt water is deadly to electronics (corrosion).
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Yep definitely salt water.
hello00 said:
so u threw urself into the sea to get the phone?
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No, as stated in the OP, I waded into the sea to get into a boat, forgetting that the phone was in my pocket.
shrex said:
Hi
Greetings,
HTC took him into sea
Phone did not drowned?
Neways I thing keeping in rice is a good suggestion I have read about it but havent experienced it
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See my comment about the rice. Not sure if keeping it in rice for more than 2 days is going to make any more difference??
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Soak the device in isopropyl alcohol for a couple of hours to displace any water and to dilute any salt remaining in the device.
Leave the device out of the IPA for a day or two in a warm room then place the device in an electric oven at as low a temperature as possible overnight.
If that doesn't fix it it's broken beyond repair.
Or just claim on your insurance.
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Could give that a try I suppose. What is "IPA"?
And unfortunately, although my home contents insurance covers my phone, it doesn't cover any "liquid" damage. So claiming is not possible.
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What is "IPA"?
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Isopropyl Alcohol
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And unfortunately, although my home contents insurance covers my phone, it doesn't cover any "liquid" damage. So claiming is not possible.
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Not really insurance unless it's all risks, is it?