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[Q] Loose Battery???

Hi everyone,
I had seen a thread somewhere that someone mentioned that their battery was loose inside the phone and that the could hear it rattle around but I cannot seem to find that thread now.
I too have this issue. When I shake the phone for example I can hear the battery rattle around inside and when I take off the cover I can move the battery a bit from side to side. Can anyone tell me why this is?
I KNOW this is NOT a fake battery as I watched the store clerk open my box and build my phone from BRAND NEW and I have done the comparison on the batteries as well. It just seems that the hole for my battery is a bit too big orthe battery is a bit too small.
Can anyone tell me what I can or should do about this issue?

yes, i recall that topic as well
so you are not hallucinating
no idea where it went
if you do have this issue with the phone + battery, i'll suggest you take it back to bell for an exchange
they should be able to tell quite clearly this is not normal when they compare to the other phones they have

I stuck a business card, cut in half, between the battery and the cover. Seems to have filled the space in just enough to make a tight fit, my battery is no longer loose.

For now I have wedged a piece of paper between the battery and the hole and it has stopped the battery from moving as well but this should not have to be done I am sure.
@allgamer - I would take it back but I purchased it from Future Shop and the location I bought it has not received any new shipments in since and that was a month ago. The concensus from the Bell Stores here is the same as well stating that they are all on backorder.
I will keep my ears and eyes open on this and when they do have some new stock I will be bringing it to their attention for sure.

Yiann, even i have this problem with my bell i9000. I just found out and was looking if anyone else had this issue. I will take it in when i get a chance and will let you know. Did u get a chance to get it replaced or how did u fix this issue?
Thx
Raj

rajesh26e4u said:
Yiann, even i have this problem with my bell i9000. I just found out and was looking if anyone else had this issue. I will take it in when i get a chance and will let you know. Did u get a chance to get it replaced or how did u fix this issue?
Thx
Raj
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Raj,
No I never did get it fixed. Please keep me posted rom what BELL does for you...
Thanks...
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ya for sure...so you didnt take it to bell at all?

+1 i too have the same issue. piece of folded paper does the trick, but like all the above posts this shouldn't be necessary...

azzledazzle said:
+1 i too have the same issue. piece of folded paper does the trick, but like all the above posts this shouldn't be necessary...
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I have this issue too.. the battery is way too loose. It must be a common manufacture error.

Same problem
i also have a loose battery in my gti9000.....even after wedging a piece of folded paper in between the battery and the surrounding loose area and making it fit quite tightly, the phone still makes a rattling noise when it vibrates....though when i hold the phone in my hand, it doesn't make that rattling sound...wondering if it cud be something other than the battery...

Lockscreen bug with smartcover and battery drain

Hello everyone,
I bought on ebay this smartcover since I saw that lots of people were talking great about it (like being the best cover for Nexus 7). After some days of use, I found out that my lockscreen bugs quite a lot and I'm not always able to unlock my device if it's in the smartcover, and yesterday I found out a strange use of the system, like it drained my whole battery without using it.
Anyone is experiencing same issue? Shall I go for another cover?
Thanks everyone,
Tiwiz

tiwiz said:
Hello everyone,
I bought on ebay this smartcover since I saw that lots of people were talking great about it (like being the best cover for Nexus 7). After some days of use, I found out that my lockscreen bugs quite a lot and I'm not always able to unlock my device if it's in the smartcover, and yesterday I found out a strange use of the system, like it drained my whole battery without using it.
Anyone is experiencing same issue? Shall I go for another cover?
Thanks everyone,
Tiwiz
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I actually can't believe you just posted this, I've had this case for a couple of months and literally last night started putting the battery issue down to the fact that the case/cover may be waking the tablet when it shouldnt.
Also I've noticed that maybe like 50% of the time, when you open the cover it doesn't unlock, other half of the time it does?
Same issues?!

Wilks3y said:
I actually can't believe you just posted this, I've had this case for a couple of months and literally last night started putting the battery issue down to the fact that the case/cover may be waking the tablet when it shouldnt.
Also I've noticed that maybe like 50% of the time, when you open the cover it doesn't unlock, other half of the time it does?
Same issues?!
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Yes, exactly the same issues... so it could be the smartcover? I'm not really in the mood of buying a new one :-S
Tiwiz

tiwiz said:
Yes, exactly the same issues... so it could be the smartcover? I'm not really in the mood of buying a new one :-S
Tiwiz
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Seems were in the same boat here, as I went through 3 cases until I found this.
Loved it but these issues are doing my head in.
From what I can see, if you close the case, then turn it to its front, the front of the case is still raised.
This could cause the sensor to think its not closed sometimes?
I dno, just pondering.
But do it and tell me if your case does this, like if you look at it from the front and top, theres a gap between the case and screen.
I hope you understand what I'm saying there

Wilks3y said:
Seems were in the same boat here, as I went through 3 cases until I found this.
Loved it but these issues are doing my head in.
From what I can see, if you close the case, then turn it to its front, the front of the case is still raised.
This could cause the sensor to think its not closed sometimes?
I dno, just pondering.
But do it and tell me if your case does this, like if you look at it from the front and top, theres a gap between the case and screen.
I hope you understand what I'm saying there
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Yes, I noticed about the front cover as well, and I saw magnet sometimes freaks the screen out... I'm beginning to think that the only cover is Asus'...
Tiwiz

The magnet is what makes it a smart cover. So not sure how its the cases fault
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BrianDigital said:
The magnet is what makes it a smart cover. So not sure how its the cases fault
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Yes, but it might freaks out in some ways... I don't remember actually formulas, but I'm sure there's something wrong with the cover... even it was just the magnet waking up the device every now and then.
Tiwiz

tiwiz said:
Yes, but it might freaks out in some ways... I don't remember actually formulas, but I'm sure there's something wrong with the cover... even it was just the magnet waking up the device every now and then.
Tiwiz
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Thats what I believe it is, due to the front part of the cover not actually touching the screen EVER, I'm just thinking that every so often, the Nexus just thinks its not there, wakes up and then the cover is activated again and then goes back to sleep, then back into deepsleep.
Thats my theory, but I'm still keeping the case, its great

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Thats what I believe it is, due to the front part of the cover not actually touching the screen EVER, I'm just thinking that every so often, the Nexus just thinks its not there, wakes up and then the cover is activated again and then goes back to sleep, then back into deepsleep.
Thats my theory, but I'm still keeping the case, its great
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I'm keeping t as well, but I'd love to find out a remedy for it, also because I prefer to use my Nexus without it, actually...more manageability, in my opinion
Tiwiz

ok not exactly contributing to the thread here but,....
best case? it looks completely crap IMHO
i was thinking of goin for this one
rotating and looks sturdy with good protection

I saw some videos and they say it was a good one and I liked how it looks
But I think my N7 would be as safe as without it... I'll take a look at the one you posted thanks
Inviato dal mio Galaxy Nexus con Tapatalk 2

I have another case shown with another problem, used to get random screen offs, then it become more worse over time, to the point whilst I was actively using the tablet the screen would go off constantly, i now use it it out of the case until now to take a photo.....guess what? I couldn't type in my pin number.
Makes me think that with my problems and the OP problems, may I know why the official cases from Asus don't have a magnet inside.
Just a thought.
@ chismay
Below look how human you sound with one less line typed, .
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ok not exactly contributing to the thread here but,..
i was thinking of goin for this one
rotating and looks sturdy with good protection
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Think of all the kilojoules of energy you would've saved in the process.
:beer:
Motorola Atrix (AOKP JB)
Nexus 7 (Stock)
Past life:
HTC Desire HD reboot loop overheating.
Nokia N900 micro usb port loose.

chismay said:
ok not exactly contributing to the thread here but,....
best case? it looks completely crap IMHO
i was thinking of goin for this one
rotating and looks sturdy with good protection
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I have more or less the same cover (mine has a leather piece that covers the bezel... which doesn't bother me). It does work well and it looks great. And I've had no issues with the smart lock (but my N7 is set to go into airplane mode whenever the cover closes, so that may have something to do with it). I would recommend it.

jersonf said:
@ chismay
Below look how human you sound with one less line typed, .
Think of all the kilojoules of energy you would've saved in the process.
:beer:
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errrr o......k
PMOttawa said:
I have more or less the same cover (mine has a leather piece that covers the bezel... which doesn't bother me). It does work well and it looks great. And I've had no issues with the smart lock (but my N7 is set to go into airplane mode whenever the cover closes, so that may have something to do with it). I would recommend it.
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how is the protection on the edges? like good for drop protection?

chismay said:
errrr o......k
how is the protection on the edges? like good for drop protection?
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To be clear, I was talking about the one you posted, not the one from the original poster.
As I said, mine is a bit different than that one... http://www.hipstreet.com/hipstreet-asus-google-nexus-7-rotating-case/
The rotating is the best part of the cover. I know people who have smart covers that fold back and the magnets turn off the screen from behind. I can just rotate mine and avoid that problem. Also, as shown in the promo pictures, the rotating is good for standing the pad up in both portrait and landscape. When it's closed it looks like a moleskine notebook, so I can carry it to work and meetings and look professional.
That said, it did fall of the top of my counter onto a tile floor and landed on its side with no damage. No guarantees, but I was happy.
(And I got it cheaper than the MSRP from Staples Canada... $29 as I recall.)

I have the same case as the OP and I have issues with it locking itself when its open but that may be the magnet triggering the lock from the back side of the device. I've also noticed some battery drain with the cover closed, almost as if its being locked/unlocked throughout the day.
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Q. Battery replacement advice

Hey guys, been having battery issues for the last 3 months with my battery hitting 50% and then 0% in minutes. I initially thought the issue was 5.0 as it never happened on 4.4.4. Many clean installs and various versions and still the issue happens. With the phone being almost 2 years old, it actually dawned on me the actual battery ? was the issue. So bought a replacement yesterday and the back panel adhesive.
Can anyone give me tips on removing the back panel and installing the battery. I have not found much info on it.
Thanks

It's fixed with a 3M double tape...sorry for my English

Thanks @ninjasoft.
I bought the double sided adhesive tape specifically for the z1, should be OK to install. It's the removal of the back panel and replacing the battery that concerns me. I understand that the waterproof capabilities will be lost. Had anyone here changed out the battery before?

check this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMa01HRF1zU
it's for changing the lcd, but in the first part they remove the back. They use a professional heater, while i doubt you have it. A normal hair dryer is ok too, i've done it, just you'll have to heat the phone a little more that in the video.

silentmax24 said:
check this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMa01HRF1zU
it's for changing the lcd, but in the first part they remove the back. They use a professional heater, while i doubt you have it. A normal hair dryer is ok too, i've done it, just you'll have to heat the phone a little more that in the video.
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Thanks, checked out the vid. Very informative. Glad I bought the adhesive as well. Looking straight forward enough. Happy days.

OK battery successfully replaced. How should I go about getting it properly calibrated?

I use superglue after assemble back panel,
because when use 3M adhesive only, the back panel open itself when phone warm / hot while play game.
be careful with second mic hole, if not sealed properly, water can get from it
ptoner said:
OK battery successfully replaced. How should I go about getting it properly calibrated?
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Use "battery calibration" from playstore. charge until 100%. then use normal till 1% then charge again until 100% without break (flight mode recommended).

Thanks @Alvian_P.
You need to have the phone rooted to use that app. I recently clean installed the latest Firmware 283. Can that be rooted yet?
Does Kingroot work?

ptoner said:
Thanks @Alvian_P.
You need to have the phone rooted to use that app. I recently clean installed the latest Firmware 283. Can that be rooted yet?
Does Kingroot work?
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some people says work with kingroot, if not use PRF tool to create preroot firmware, you can find in Sony cross device page.
btw, I press my phone like in pict when installing back cover

That's a great idea actually. Thanks for the tip

Yeah, but make sure your paper clip not on above touchscreen. Press on the egde screen.

Alvian_P said:
I use superglue after assemble back panel,
because when use 3M adhesive only, the back panel open itself when phone warm / hot while play game.
be careful with second mic hole, if not sealed properly, water can get from it
Use "battery calibration" from playstore. charge until 100%. then use normal till 1% then charge again until 100% without break (flight mode recommended).
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hmm, i don't really like the idea of the super glue. What if u'll have to open the phone again for any reason, will it be possible to open the phone with heat if you put superglue?

silentmax24 said:
hmm, i don't really like the idea of the super glue. What if u'll have to open the phone again for any reason, will it be possible to open the phone with heat if you put superglue?
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yes may its look bad idea, but it will easy open use "electronic cleaner" like THIS, just spray on border between back cover and middle frame then use hairdryer to heat backcover. So you can easy open backcover using suction cup.
alternative rather than electronic cleaner, is a Aceton or Alcohol 90'
hope it help

ptoner said:
OK battery successfully replaced. How should I go about getting it properly calibrated?
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so, how is it going after some days? i'm thinking to change my battery soon, maybe this autumn cause after 2 years the battery got a little worse, wich is normal. i'm not sure if i can trust the batteries on ebay even if they it is original. The one you have is good as a new original battry?

silentmax24 said:
so, how is it going after some days? i'm thinking to change my battery soon, maybe this autumn cause after 2 years the battery got a little worse, wich is normal. i'm not sure if i can trust the batteries on ebay even if they it is original. The one you have is good as a new original battry?
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Yeah, been working well after a couple of full charges and discharges, just to be sure, one occurance of the battery going form 40% and turning off when using the camera. Strange hasn't happened since.
I bought from here on eBay my battery.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111485492437?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Mine is coming up to 2 years old and was completely crap. Battery life was seriously hamper since going onto Lollipop. Was fine with KitKat.
I would suggest changing it for sure.

Realised that lollipop is the actual issue with battery drain. Went back to kit kat, rooted rom and usability is restored.

Hi, I too had the battery drop issue as you explained in your first post.
I replaced the battery as well.
The battery still shuts down when I use the camera sometimes also!
I'm wondering if it happens with yours on kitkat?

Battery draining
My Xperia z1 battery drains too quickly .. I think I need to replace it... My phone ? is only 1.5 yrs old .....can u tell me the mobile repair shop in bangalore... Bcoz sony service centre is asking for 24K rupee...

Back Cover Unevenly Glued

My back cover for the Nexus 6 seems unevenly glued, the top left corner has a slightly bigger gap in between the metal frame compared to the rest of the panel. I am afraid the back cover would peel off over time. Is this an indication of the peeling back covers users reported a while back? Thanks in advance.

oxxshadow said:
My back cover for the Nexus 6 seems unevenly glued, the top left corner has a slightly bigger gap in between the metal frame compared to the rest of the panel. I am afraid the back cover would peel off over time. Is this an indication of the peeling back covers users reported a while back? Thanks in advance.
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Or it could be the sign of an expanding battery, which is also a known issue. Consider doing a RMA.

Evolution_Tech said:
Or it could be the sign of an expanding battery, which is also a known issue. Consider doing a RMA.
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Here's what it looks like. What do you think?

oxxshadow said:
Here's what it looks like. What do you think?
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It's definitely separating, but I've seen worse. I'd RMA if it was me though.

Evolution_Tech said:
It's definitely separating, but I've seen worse. I'd RMA if it was me though.
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The problem with RMA is that this phone was given to me as a gift. It was bought in another country through Amazon, so I'm not sure how RMA would work. I would prefer not to RMA if I don't have to. Do you think it is expanding more?

oxxshadow said:
The problem with RMA is that this phone was given to me as a gift. It was bought in another country through Amazon, so I'm not sure how RMA would work. I would prefer not to RMA if I don't have to. Do you think it is expanding more?
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Contact Motorola directly. Or just keep an eye on it to see if it gets worse.

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Contact Motorola directly. Or just keep an eye on it to see if it gets worse.
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OK, will see if it gets worse. Thanks for the help. Justba question, why would Moto be more helpful than contacting Amazon, where the phone was bought?

oxxshadow said:
OK, will see if it gets worse. Thanks for the help. Justba question, why would Moto be more helpful than contacting Amazon, where the phone was bought?
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None if Amazon will take it back and it not past the return window. If past the return window has to be fixed under Moto warranty.

prdog1 said:
None if Amazon will take it back and it not past the return window. If past the return window has to be fixed under Moto warranty.
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Ok Gotcha! I believe I am still in the return window, however, the phone was bought from Amazon in another country, not sure if they would do much. Hopefully Motorola will offer something. Now that I inspect the phone, it appears if the panel is fully glued to the aluminum frame, there gaps here and there. I would have thought Motorola fixed this issue in production, since it was reported long ago.

oxxshadow said:
Ok Gotcha! I believe I am still in the return window, however, the phone was bought from Amazon in another country, not sure if they would do much. Hopefully Motorola will offer something. Now that I inspect the phone, it appears if the panel is fully glued to the aluminum frame, there gaps here and there. I would have thought Motorola fixed this issue in production, since it was reported long ago.
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Yea. it glued. Long as not caused by battery expansion can buy the back, It just peel and stick.

prdog1 said:
Yea. it glued. Long as not caused by battery expansion can buy the back, It just peel and stick.
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judging from the photos above, would you think I should be worried about this as a battery expansion issue?

oxxshadow said:
judging from the photos above, would you think I should be worried about this as a battery expansion issue?
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Ones I have seen are pulled away a lot in the middle of the sides. Large bulge in center. Top of mine is flush but bottom raises a little like yours.

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Ones I have seen are pulled away a lot in the middle of the sides. Large bulge in center. Top of mine is flush but bottom raises a little like yours.
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Oh, ok. That is a bit comforting to hear, however, how are the sides of the phone? On mine at least, the left side of the back panel has a slight gap in between the aluminum frame.

oxxshadow said:
Oh, ok. That is a bit comforting to hear, however, how are the sides of the phone? On mine at least, the left side of the back panel has a slight gap in between the aluminum frame.
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My sides are good. No gaps. Once battery starts swelling it usually pretty fast and pronounced. Usually have battery problems also.

prdog1 said:
My sides are good. No gaps. Once battery starts swelling it usually pretty fast and pronounced. Usually have battery problems also.
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only time will tell for me then. hopefully it does not get worse

how would I know if this is a battery issue or just a back panel which was not glued propery

oxxshadow said:
how would I know if this is a battery issue or just a back panel which was not glued propery
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You will start experiencing battery issues. Such as, phone shuts down before battery percentage reaches zero.

Evolution_Tech said:
You will start experiencing battery issues. Such as, phone shuts down before battery percentage reaches zero.
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I have yet to experience that yet, however, I may consider trying to return the phone. The issues seems like it will worsen

Do you guys think I should RMA

I'm having the same issue, except with mine it's the sides of the phone. I just contacted Motorola and they are shipping me a replacement.

Do you have THIS "problem" with the SPen?

Minute 1:34
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtwKK0aCFKQ
I think that is normal because a spen too stiff would be more problematic or not?

jd14771 said:
Mines as loose as Trump's moral's
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And that what it means? lol

I think that you'll nead a new s pen to replace the one that makes noise because it's worn and soon it might break.

joedellosso69 said:
I think that you'll nead a new s pen to replace the one that makes noise because it's worn and soon it might break.
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do u have Note 9? have this problem?

TonyGabbana said:
do u have Note 9? have this problem?
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Don't have this problem.... Wen it's new or not so used the top that clicks like a normal biro pen doesn't move so much (moves only a little bit) and so doesn't make all that noise when replaced in the phone. I think it's worn so maybe it might remain like that or maybe it can get even worse till it breaks.
Yours was like that even new? If yes, in this case you can tried to get another one in warrenty for a replacement otherwise I don't know if warrenty covers worn-out pens.

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Don't have this problem.... Wen it's new or not so used the top that clicks like a normal biro pen doesn't move so much (moves only a little bit) and so doesn't make all that noise when replaced in the phone. I think it's worn so maybe it might remain like that or maybe it can get even worse till it breaks.
Yours was like that even new? If yes, in this case you can tried to get another one in warrenty for a replacement otherwise I don't know if warrenty covers worn-out pens.
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I think it's a problem that comes standard and I do not know if it's really a bad thing. Mine and the video are new, but I think it's a kind of shock absorber Spen (@Jammol said once in this forum)
If it were totally rigid it would break more easily.
Edit: Mine does not move much either, in the video it seems that the Spen moves more but because it focuses closer.

i think it is normal. my note 9 s pen has the same condition. but it does not make rattle sound.