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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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finalarcadia said:
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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I have a loose bezel on the left side of the tablet, right where the audio jack is. So it makes a clicking noise.
Who also has this problem. Seems to be a common thing for the transformer line.
and who knows a fix???
Mine is loose up by the volume rocker not really loose, but it makes a creaking noise/click when squeezed....a fix would be welcomed.
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Mine was by the volume rocker. After some thumb & index finger presses it snapped back in for me
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god damn, then its not just me. im waiting for a iFixit Teardown so i can re glue it
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god damn, then its not just me. im waiting for a iFixit Teardown so i can re glue it
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I have the same problem aswell...just got it today. Its very annoying.
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I have the same problem aswell...just got it today. Its very annoying.
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its not really a deal breaker, as it doesnt break any essential hardware. so i can look past it when i get a case
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its not really a deal breaker, as it doesnt break any essential hardware. so i can look past it when i get a case
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I hear you, it still pisses me off that a 500 dollar tablet has these issues though. Going to exchange it tomorrow.
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I hear you, it still pisses me off that a 500 dollar tablet has these issues though. Going to exchange it tomorrow.
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its a common issue for the transformer line, just a matter of how serious it is, mine is fairly minimal but it's there
It's not common. That's quality control. Or lack thereof... I would exchange it. Fortunately, I didn't have any issues.
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It's not common. That's quality control. Or lack thereof... I would exchange it. Fortunately, I didn't have any issues.
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I have my third one (due to the dock connection problems) but on all three I never had any build quality issues regarding the tablet itself. All 3 were perfect.
3rd one...
I'm on my third one, each tablet got bezel issue at different places. It seems to develop over time. I will wait a couple of month and pray to get another batch that is not 2013-11.
Really poor quality check Asus!
Me too...
Yes, the dreaded click of a loose bezel came to our family. We have two tf701's, and they both click when I press the lower right edge. Oh well... everything else seems to be working fine... for now.
Hello to everyone,
owning the N5 for over a month now with moderate use over the day, I see first signs of wear.
On the top left corner (frontfacing) I've already polished the rubberised paint away and it gets glossy.
Have to say that this is the part of the phone that hits the inside of the pocket first when I put it in my trousers.
But for me it's a little bit of a disappointment, especially because the N4 showed this first after 8 months!
How is your N5 holding up so far?
Cheers,
Flaxx
EDIT: Forgot to mention: Black N5
Mines fine. But then it is white so the sides are already glossy....
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Mines fine too (black version), but mine spends most of it's time on my desk or in my hands :laugh:
Is is worth an RMA? Surely it shouldnt wear down so quickly??
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Mines fine too (black version), but mine spends most of it's time on my desk or in my hands :laugh:
Is is worth an RMA? Surely it shouldnt wear down so quickly??
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Thought about RMAing it, but the rest of the phone is flawless: no problem with random noise in call or videorecording, vibrator motor, display (first RMA) and the little noise of the power button not bothering me at all.
The possibility of getting a bad phone is "too damn high" I guess. :laugh:
My N5 wears down slightly on the upper back edges. Just the outer edges are becoming blank. But I consider it as normal because regardless of the material edges are always very prone to wear of. I don't have a problem with that as long as it stays that subtle.
BTW. I am using a day one device.
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mine has one scratch on the back, otherwise still in mint condition
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Mines fine. But then it is white so the sides are already glossy....
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Normal wear and tear that causes paint to wear off does not warrant an RMA.
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Normal wear and tear that causes paint to wear off does not warrant an RMA.
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Sure it does.Everyone should RMA at that point. I mean why wouldn't you want to pay an extra $50 or more on the next Nexus. /sarcasm
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Normal wear and tear that causes paint to wear off does not warrant an RMA.
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Why are telling me? White = glossy sides. No wear problem.
Black = matte effect sides (and poor choice in colour ?) wears off. Anything with that kind of finish will wear, I don't think they would give you a replacement for it.
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Flaxx1988 said:
owning the N5 for over a month now with moderate use over the day, I see first signs of wear.
On the top left corner (frontfacing) I've already polished the rubberised paint away and it gets glossy.
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I have a weared out spot on left top corner of the screen. Looks like oleophobic coating on this phone's screen is even less durable than on GN and N4. Disappointed. White 16GB.
Well the build quality is lower than HTC, what do you expect?
Now i get why the price is lower with high specs..!
Smart Google and LG..!
It's basically plastic wrapped around a screen and small underpowered battery
no case
Expect wear.
No wear on dropped and tossed with car keys and small change Black N5... with QuickCover !
It's exactly the phone I was wishing for, "relative" build quality, toughness and all. The N5 won't ever age as well as my old N1 -- nor feel as substantial when handheld, but I'm still thrilled with the unmatched value of the N5, the fit with my needs, and still will be even if it craps out early. And I'll be longing for the next+ Nexus by then, anyway...
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It's basically plastic wrapped around a screen and small underpowered battery
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This small underpowered battery gets amazing battery life. 5 to 5.5 hours screen on time I'm happy. Great design too :thumbup:. I love how this phone feels in hand and it feels to me the build is worth much more than the price tag. I have a black n5 BTW but I have a white back on at the moment.
Also to reply to what this threads about I have a day one device that I received the Monday after launch and its still mint. I use a bumper maybe 50% of the time and I use skinomi screen protectors.
>^.^< Sent From Meow nexus5
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I have a weared out spot on left top corner of the screen. Looks like oleophobic coating on this phone's screen is even less durable than on GN and N4. Disappointed. White 16GB.
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That is strange. It's rated at 20,000 wipes with rough cloth by Corning and surely you haven't come near that or used harsh chemicals on it.
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.
video:
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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jayochs said:
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
Damage is done. Figured I may take this "opportunity" to try another device. Obviously unlockable bootloader is required. I'll dig around on some of the other forums, but wanted to ask here if anyone has experience with the Moto X Pure or Nexus 5X? Those are the two that have peaked my interest so far. Thanks for any beta you can provide.
The Nexus will be more frequently updated than the Motorola device. However, other than the screen being an IPS LCD, the X Pure I feel is the better device all around.
i would suggest you get this..
http://www.amazon.com/Enfain-Wrist-...F8&qid=1462818858&sr=8-1&keywords=wrist+strap
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i would suggest you get this..
http://www.amazon.com/Enfain-Wrist-...F8&qid=1462818858&sr=8-1&keywords=wrist+strap
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Lol i was going to do the same joke
From my personal story i dropped my n6 one time doing my cardio jumping rope
Phone's screen just fall right on the floor tile... I immediately check
Camera ok, screen ok etc...
1 day after ive finally see that the top bar speaker, you know the little plastic thing, was pushed. So pushed that now the top bar speaker is nearly at the same level of the frame... And led still works
I think the ringke Max cover saved my screen and I'm loving much more my n6 and his scars.
Ps: I've by a Bluetooth headset after that
Thank you I've you read this entirely
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Damage is done. Figured I may take this "opportunity" to try another device. Obviously unlockable bootloader is required. I'll dig around on some of the other forums, but wanted to ask here if anyone has experience with the Moto X Pure or Nexus 5X? Those are the two that have peaked my interest so far. Thanks for any beta you can provide.
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I would go with a 5x. I have had both and I currently use the 5x. It is a great device and I would recommend it to anyone. With a good custom ROM its bullet proof. Unless you drop it of course lol.
MellowRoms for the Nexus 6 and 5x has moved to Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/212715385759035/
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i would suggest you get this..
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Yeah, I need something like that. I've actually cracked the screen 3 times. All of which were during periods I had the case off. Took if off to clean and lost a couple of the buttons in the case and just hadn't gotten around to ordering one.
So anyway, I just went ahead and ordered the Moto X Pure. I'll fix the N6 and maybe sell it to get a 5x too. Thanks for the feedback.
I just dropped my nexus 6, only 1/3 of the screen is lit and there's just a bunch of lines. I don't have enough money to buy a phone with equal specs. So how hard is it to replace the digitizer?
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If you had a bad digitizer, your display would still function but touch inputs wouldn't register properly if at all. The AMOLED display is what is wrong with your device. Since digitizer and display are fused together, replacing the complete assembly is actually rather easy. However, replacement screens are not cheap. In fact, they aren't much less expensive than sending the Nexus in to Motorola and having them replace the screen for $175.
I'd like to chime in and make a suggestion.
Forearm curls.
This should help increase your grip so it won't be so easy to drop the phone.
Granted, it's an "over time solution". However, it should save some money in the long-run from lost/damaged phones.
That, or just superglue it to your palm.
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I just dropped my nexus 6, only 1/3 of the screen is lit and there's just a bunch of lines. I don't have enough money to buy a phone with equal specs. So how hard is it to replace the digitizer?
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It is quite easy to replace. There are plenty of video's on Youtube that show you how it works.
I bought a digitizer two month ago via Amazon. Had to release ~26 screws. Most sensitive part was to detach the connectors (very fragile!).
It went quite ok and I am now very happy with a full functional Nexus 6.
The digitizer did cost me $160,-. Quite some money, but better than a new investment in a brand new phone (A-brand).
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It is quite easy to replace. There are plenty of video's on Youtube that show you how it works.
I bought a digitizer two month ago via Amazon. Had to release ~26 screws. Most sensitive part was to detach the connectors (very fragile!).
It went quite ok and I am now very happy with a full functional Nexus 6.
The digitizer did cost me $160,-. Quite some money, but better than a new investment in a brand new phone (A-brand).
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I've repaired some phones in my time, but never in a phone that was pressed together with clips. I wasn't about to spend that money and possibly screw up. I went ahead and bought a HTC Desire Eye for $120. Maybe some day I'll fix the Nexus but no today
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I broke one of these and I feel your pain. I ended up just buying another from Amazon and left the broken one in my drawer. If this other one manages to break I'll probably grab a 5x or something budget. I can't be bothered to pay $175 for the repair when Moto has awful customer support now and the phone is only worth about 200 total.