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First Scratch test!!!

enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAExzHJIHHE

Wow, I cringed when he used the box cutter. I was sure it would leave a few scratches. Thats awesome. Im still getting protectors for the front and back though lol

Yea you're right to be careful, my S3 was supposedly scratch resistant, scratch tested with box cutters etc yet still got a huge load of scratches on the screen. Apparently sand/dust in your pockets is the cause (has to be, never dropped it or anything)

I don't know why these videos exist, they test objects that everyone knows will not scratch the screen,
Metal is softer than normal glass, let along toughened mobile phone glass.

Most people do not realize that. My mother for instance puts paper towels on her counter beneath wood cutting plates so the wood doesn't scratch the stone. lol
Plus, there are people here that are complaining about getting magical scratches and breakage.. It would be good for them to watch...
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Rusty! said:
I don't know why these videos exist, they test objects that everyone knows will not scratch the screen,
Metal is softer than normal glass, let along toughened mobile phone glass.
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True ... bus has we have soooo many people in here complaining that the phone scratches by himself ... without any object at all ... this test seems fair to me.
The conclusion is ... please fill your pockets with keys, coins and the nexus4 ... it will be safer than to walk with the phone alone in the pocket ...

hdsousa said:
True ... bus has we have soooo many people in here complaining that the phone scratches by himself ... without any object at all ... this test seems fair to me.
The conclusion is ... please fill your pockets with keys, coins and the nexus4 ... it will be safer than to walk with the phone alone in the pocket ...
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Isn't it a little contradictory? These videos can't scratch either the back or the screen. But here, people are having scratches out of nowhere. This confuses a potential buyer (like me).
What should I do? Should I buy one?

They're not getting 'scratches out of nowhere' they just don't know how they did it.
Little tiny bits of grit will scratch any bit of glass.

R3ACTOR4 said:
Isn't it a little contradictory? These videos can't scratch either the back or the screen. But here, people are having scratches out of nowhere. This confuses a potential buyer (like me).
What should I do? Should I buy one?
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Dust particles or sand make the most scratches from what I can tell. I think you should buy it, I will when I have the chance.
But I'll also get a satchel or something I can keep it in.

Yea people complaining about dust scratching their phone have a defective phone or just really bad luck somehow

myorks1127 said:
Yea people complaining about dust scratching their phone have a defective phone or just really bad luck somehow
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what? No its the opposite dude, dust can contain sand... sand is hard enough to scratch class.
metal is too soft, keys are too soft, they'll never scratch gorilla glass

Cool. Drop test?
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you can find it on youtube
Inviato dal mio LG-P920

I frequently carry loose diamonds/rubies/emeralds in my pockets

I want a sandblast test.

its scarachable alright..
i was at a casino i had couple chips in my pocket.. that night i was a lil buzzed but i do remember everything.. my N4 got a scratch on the back from the chip.. the reason i know its from the chip was because the color was kinda embeded into the back cover.. not embeded literally but u get the meaning..

Androd - A true story. said:
i was at a casino i had couple chips in my pocket.. that night i was a lil buzzed but i do remember everything.. my N4 got a scratch on the back from the chip.. the reason i know its from the chip was because the color was kinda embeded into the back cover.. not embeded literally but u get the meaning..
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So how much did you lose man?

666fff said:
So how much did you lose man?
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LOL.
On topic, this is actually confusing for a buyer lol, "random" scratches just seem unlikely to affect the phone..
Sent from my Koodo SII X (T989D)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlgG33n71m0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
For anyone who is interested the link above is a drop test. Not English. German or Austrian I think.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

nic85 said:
enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAExzHJIHHE
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Stopped at 0:10 when the camera is CONSTANTLY out of focus.

For those with gaps on your One,

Do you think the speaker grill will pop off in the future? I just realized mine has quite a gap, you can slide a paper in.
But I don't want to resort to warranty since I have already been using it for a month plus, and got stuff working and all.
The grill I have in question is the bottom one.
I don't know how strong the glue supporting the bottom grill is.

if it comes off, stick it back on with superglue

IINexusII said:
if it comes off, stick it back on with superglue
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Love it! :silly:

snowblind2142 said:
Love it! :silly:
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my almost gapless phone is now showing gaps n getting bigger everytime i look at it.. But.. Meeeh

IINexusII said:
if it comes off, stick it back on with superglue
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Haha true.. But I wonder how hard it might be to glue it back together, I'm really bad with this kind of things.

fluxthesky said:
Haha true.. But I wonder how hard it might be to glue it back together, I'm really bad with this kind of things.
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the method of heating the grill and clamping it down (was a thread about it somewhere) is probably an option to try. i might try it on mine too since the gaps are getting big..

IINexusII said:
the method of heating the grill and clamping it down (was a thread about it somewhere) is probably an option to try. i might try it on mine too since the gaps are getting big..
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Dang.. That sounds kind of too much for me. I guess I just gotta put my faith on HTC's glueing process or hopefully it pops off at least before my warranty.

yea..just use superglue..
i use those very liquid glue to stick it back..now its gapless...just apply very very little and its enough..
just wanna avoid the liquid from dripping to the speaker girll..^^

randykzc said:
yea..just use superglue..
i use those very liquid glue to stick it back..now its gapless...just apply very very little and its enough..
just wanna avoid the liquid from dripping to the speaker girll..^^
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Wow did your grill pop out? Or did you replace them intentionally.

fluxthesky said:
Wow did your grill pop out? Or did you replace them intentionally.
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nono...my grill did not pop out..its just that there is gap there..i just use glue to glue it ..now its gapless..^^

randykzc said:
nono...my grill did not pop out..its just that there is gap there..i just use glue to glue it ..now its gapless..^^
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Wow how did you managed to get the glue inside the gap? I mean I know it's quite a gap, but I don't think it's THAT wide to be able to squueze glue in..

Are the gaps really that much of a concern? I have a bit of a gap on the top speaker grill, but I have a case on the phone too. I don't even notice it now. I'm more concerned about the durability of "Gorilla Glass." I've had 3 iPhones now and I've never scratched my screen. I've owned the HTC One for a month and I've got two scratches already...

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Wow how did you managed to get the glue inside the gap? I mean I know it's quite a gap, but I don't think it's THAT wide to be able to squueze glue in..
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thats why u have to use liquid glue..just apply a little the on gap and quickly press the grill to close the gap
and of course quickly wipe off the glue that you pressed out..

randykzc said:
thats why u have to use liquid glue..just apply a little the on gap and quickly press the grill to close the gap
and of course quickly wipe off the glue that you pressed out..
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Ahh sounds idiotproof.. mind telling us what specific liquid glue did you use? I might do this in the future.

T5BRICK said:
Are the gaps really that much of a concern? I have a bit of a gap on the top speaker grill, but I have a case on the phone too. I don't even notice it now. I'm more concerned about the durability of "Gorilla Glass." I've had 3 iPhones now and I've never scratched my screen. I've owned the HTC One for a month and I've got two scratches already...
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For me it's more of a durability thing. I'm just afraid it will pop out from the glue losing it's strength in the future.

randykzc said:
thats why u have to use liquid glue..just apply a little the on gap and quickly press the grill to close the gap
and of course quickly wipe off the glue that you pressed out..
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Well, if you're gonna use instant glue, you're prolly gonna end up sticking your fingers to the thing... so.
It might work if you have someone else hold it upside down and you're REAL careful.

The warranty is there for a reason. Use it.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

Haha superglue works!!! Now my phone is gapless again.. Super WIN

NexusF said:
The warranty is there for a reason. Use it.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
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15 bucks for shipping, plus 1-2 weeks w/ no phone, ntm the chances of getting a refurb and/or defective device.
I've heard some really bad horror stories, like trading in phones >3 times.

fluxthesky said:
Ahh sounds idiotproof.. mind telling us what specific liquid glue did you use? I might do this in the future.
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i use Loctite super glue..i think it drys pretty fast..so after apply have to immediately close the gap and wipe off the glue..
http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/4/2/sg_bottle/overview/Loctite-Super-Glue-Longneck-Bottle.htm

Cracks in Note 4 Frame

Hi,
I was just inserting a sd card when I discovered some cracks at the bottom of the frame.
Does everybody has this?
See pics:

Also could anybody tell me it is normal that the tooth in the backcover in the red circle is missing, compared to the thoots in the green circles?
Thnx

Furrrrr said:
Hi,
I was just inserting a sd card when I discovered some cracks at the bottom of the frame.
Does everybody has this?
See pics:
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Doesn't seem like cracks. Looks like fusing of plastic and aluminum was not perfect, but nothing to worry about.
Sent from my SM-N910W8

Just checked mine. It looks almost exactly like yours
Sent from my SM-N910T using XDA Free mobile app

For the cracks at the bottom, mine as same as yours and it looks like the draw lines.
HOWEVER, for yours second picture about the tooth (red circle). Yes you are missing 3 right there

mine is also like yours and the others, i think i normal because everybody have it

Well.. called my Local Phone shop and will receive a new back cover. But the cracks.. it should not crack and I think it is a HUGE design flaw.. even more so when more note 4's have the same cracks. A 780+ euro should not crack! Dont get me wrong.. I love the note 4.. And maby there is a little samsung fan boy with in me, but this, I just can not accept this.

I wouldn't call that a crack, it's at the point where metal frame is molded onto plastic chassis, I'd say it's expected to split due to the heat and etc.

Everyone has that on the bottom I think it's normal

Furrrrr said:
Well.. called my Local Phone shop and will receive a new back cover. But the cracks.. it should not crack and I think it is a HUGE design flaw.. even more so when more note 4's have the same cracks. A 780+ euro should not crack! Dont get me wrong.. I love the note 4.. And maby there is a little samsung fan boy with in me, but this, I just can not accept this.
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Again, you do know that, that plastic and the metal frame are one piece? They don't come apart. In the process of fusing plastic to the aluminum, there are some tolerances, especially considering that it is under the cover.
When you say crack, one assumes, it developed after the purchase. I would probably assume you bought it like that.
And no, all back covers are supposed to be like that.
Just return your phone please. Thanks.
Sent from my SM-N910W8

Idan73 said:
And no, all back covers are supposed to be like that.
Just return your phone please. Thanks.
Sent from my SM-N910W8
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What ever, take a look at this back cover... still has the tooth.. compare it with the pic in the 2nd post..
So it is NOT supposed to be like that!!

Furrrrr said:
What ever, take a look at this back cover... still has the tooth.. compare it with the pic in the 2nd post..
So it is NOT supposed to be like that!!
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So what? You probably broke it by removing it and putting it back on again. Just buy another back cover, they're cheap.
iR¡[email protected]!* from i9505 via Tapatalk 4

The back cover wasnt the problem.. was just checkin.. and i didnt broke.. sure about that.. the tooth did not break off.. its a molding issue.. but again.. that is solved and wasnt that big off an issue.. The cracks in t phone it self was the issue. But thnx

Furrrrr said:
The back cover wasnt the problem.. was just checkin.. and i didnt broke.. sure about that.. the tooth did not break off.. its a molding issue.. but again.. that is solved and wasnt that big off an issue.. The cracks in t phone it self was the issue. But thnx
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I understand what you say but everybody has it so I think it's normal

Think the cracks are there on purpose. I think I read somewhere that its for the antenna.
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how can one expect such flaws from an $800 phone?!

masammut said:
how can one expect such flaws from an $800 phone?!
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This!

Furrrrr said:
This!
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Dude. You're just bumping thread to try to stay relevant. It is normal, it is hidden under cover, and has no bearing on the look and function of the phone. Does not get worse. Give it a rest. Replace your freakin phone already. Sell it. Throw it in a garbage.
Btw if you started disassembling body of most of the products, I bet you'll find imperfections that are not detrimental and are generally not visible until disassembled.
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Okay, seriously? This is like being upset that the undercarriage of your car is not painted to match the exterior. Get a ****ing grip!

Question about metal bezel on note 4

Got my replacement note 4 a few days ago,and noticed that the metal bezel sits a little bit higher off the glass on one side then the other,was wondering if this is a normal ,and by off the glass referring to metal lip around glass,not a huge deal,but...None the less it's there.

Your saying that the metal trim....is thick? As in its raised a couple mm? Mine Has It Straight All around....Not Going Above Or Unto Of The glass.

Lol I mean the metal trim raises above the glass,but not evenly.

Yea it's raised above the glass....but evenly lol BRO just enjoy your phone already don't dwell on it bro

Raver27 said:
Got my replacement note 4 a few days ago,and noticed that the metal bezel sits a little bit higher off the glass on one side then the other,was wondering if this is a normal ,and by off the glass referring to metal lip around glass,not a huge deal,but...None the less it's there.
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If it is a refurbished device I would send it back. Might of been put together wrong and down the road you don't wanna get the blame .
BAD ASS NOTE 4

Here some pics,not the greatest being taken with nexus 4,I mean it's just a little off,but off none the less.

Raver27 said:
Here some pics,not the greatest being taken with nexus 4,I mean it's just a little off,but off none the less.
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Dude I think that's your "gap". Every note 4 has one. it isn't that much a problem like I thought I'd be. I clean my screen all the time hate fingerprints and smugness but I'd say it's "normal" according to the Galaxy Note 4 manual.

Here's 1 more pic,little clearer I guess..

I wouldn't worry about it unless you work outside

nano303 said:
I wouldn't worry about it unless you work outside
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Dont worry least your whites dont have hue of pink and yellow to them.

Nah...my first 2 did tho..I feel ur pain on that one,I didn't even want to use my first 2 because of pink hue.

yeah mine has that slight offset. It's the screen that is uneven. Not the frame. It no biggie for me tho. Enjoy your Note 4. Try not to let it bother you.

princeasi said:
yeah mine has that slight offset. It's the screen that is uneven. Not the frame. It no biggie for me tho. Enjoy your Note 4. Try not to let it bother you.
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Yea I am trying, I kinda thought it was the glass for whatever reason, not sure how..Glad to know I'm not the only one tho,makes it into more of a common deal with this phone.

nano303 said:
Yea it's raised above the glass....but evenly lol BRO just enjoy your phone already don't dwell on it bro
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Lol not dwelling, was curious..

Raver27 said:
Here some pics,not the greatest being taken with nexus 4,I mean it's just a little off,but off none the less.
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You know that saying, if you go looking for something..... (Yet they say don't go look for love) anyways lol I don't see anything, looks like you want something to be wrong. It's a insurance replacement, the device isn't doing to be fresh, unless you want to dorms $700
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Lol I here ya,I here ya...Was curious to know weather it's common deal..Tried phone info app,not sure how accurate, but it says phone is "original " not refurbished. .

Raver27 said:
Lol I here ya,I here ya...Was curious to know weather it's common deal..Tried phone info app,not sure how accurate, but it says phone is "original " not refurbished. .
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Little physical imperfections like that are pretty common with all phones. My Note 4 has a slightly loose power button, my Nexus 5 screen was about a millimeter higher on one side than the other...
Unless it's really causing an issue for you I wouldn't worry about it.

I can live with Minor imperfections like this since I trade up phones ever year but screen issues are a big No No for me. God gifted me with 21-21 vision.
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Limeybastard said:
I can live with Minor imperfections like this since I trade up phones ever year but screen issues are a big No No for me. God gifted me with 21-21 vision.
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Lol ,so u could deal with my slight imperfection?

Raver27 said:
Lol ,so u could deal with my slight imperfection?
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Yours or the phones?
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Nexus 6 dropped on mud + weird scratch

So, today i played football with friends in school and I slipped and fell on my butt (yeah i know funny..) on mud with the phone facing down, there was like 2 big drops of mud on my phone's screen, and the phone case was covered with dirty mud.
went back home, cleaned everything up the best as i can, screen, speakers and the camera working fine, even did AnTuTu benchmark tests and everything is fine like before.
when i cleaned it i saw weird.. scratch i dont know how to call it.. just watch the pics
http://i.gyazo.com/f9d0a5f8471c0abd85517f9f5b7c336b.png
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http://i.gyazo.com/aa3072cef1dbae75bae9cc7311daaa9b.png
how do i fix it? it doesnt really hurt my device but im not in the hurry to fix it because i always have a case on it.
please help.

digitLIX said:
So, today i played football with friends in school and I slipped and fell on my butt (yeah i know funny..) on mud with the phone facing down, there was like 2 big drops of mud on my phone's screen, and the phone case was covered with dirty mud.
went back home, cleaned everything up the best as i can, screen, speakers and the camera working fine, even did AnTuTu benchmark tests and everything is fine like before.
when i cleaned it i saw weird.. scratch i dont know how to call it.. just watch the pics
http://i.gyazo.com/f9d0a5f8471c0abd85517f9f5b7c336b.png
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http://i.gyazo.com/aa3072cef1dbae75bae9cc7311daaa9b.png
how do i fix it? it doesnt really hurt my device but im not in the hurry to fix it because i always have a case on it.
please help.
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I'm not sure that I would describe that as "weird". It is obvious that you scraped it across that part. Not much you can do to fix it besides sand and paint.

Yeah, looks like you scuffed the bezel. I think the only things you can do are either repair it yourself or replace the device.

@digitLIX,
If you want to do it yourself, here's iFixit's guide > https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus+6+Teardown/32877

lolcakes203 said:
Yeah, looks like you scuffed the bezel. I think the only things you can do are either repair it yourself or replace the device.
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cam30era said:
@digitLIX,
If you want to do it yourself, here's iFixit's guide > https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus+6+Teardown/32877
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I'm not an expert, but what materials should be used for polishing the area?

digitLIX said:
I'm not an expert, but what materials should be used for polishing the area?
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I'm not sure what to tell you. There's some kind of anodized finish on the aluminum frame. Polishing might make it look worse?

cam30era said:
I'm not sure what to tell you. There's some kind of anodized finish on the aluminum frame. Polishing might make it look worse?
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Well, maybe I'll go to these small cell phone stores I don't really know..
I just don't want to make a mess with it

Put a case on it, forget its there, and don't play football with your phone in your pocket.