Burning smell in Moto G - G 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Well my phone has a burning plastic like smell, I have asked for replacement

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I have replaced my phone for other problem but that smell is present on this phone also...
May be it's because of the water resistant coating.
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er.jaldip said:
I have replaced my phone for other problem but that smell is present on this phone also...
May be it's because of the water resistant coating.
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Oh god :/ what should I do if my new replacement has it ? Is it really a thing to worry about?Let's speak to Moto about this.

theserpent said:
Oh god :/ what should I do if my new replacement has it ? Is it really a thing to worry about?Let's speak to Moto about this.
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Not a major issue for me....
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Yeah I also have this smell on my device.. But as my device doesn't get heated.. I suppose this smell due to the plastic used in our device

Just opened the package, and started the phone. i was deleting large file of my sdcard, my bramd new phone started geting hot with smell. what should i do? should i observe 2-3 days with complete charging discharging cycles?

I got a replacement, though its not heating that much but the smell is still present. its coming from headphone jack and usb port. we can notice it only when i place my nose on it. did anybody check it?

cosmickamal said:
I got a replacement, though its not heating that much but the smell is still present. its coming from headphone jack and usb port. we can notice it only when i place my nose on it. did anybody check it?
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Put my nose on the USB port and the headphone port. No smell. Maybe I have just have a bad nose... Asked my dog to smell, but he didn't get the point.. ?

smitharro said:
Put my nose on the USB port and the headphone port. No smell. Maybe I have just have a bad nose... Asked my dog to smell, but he didn't get the point.. ?
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Ha Ha Lucky you. when did u buy ur phone?

cosmickamal said:
Ha Ha Lucky you. when did u buy ur phone?
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Last week. Have it for about 8 days now. For me it's perfect! (at least after rooting and installing the necessary xposed modules). Unfortunately until now little development going on here!

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Headphone jack

Hey guys, for the past 4 months or so now my headphone jack has been a little funny. Sometimes I go to touch it it goes staticy/stops playing music. Now almost everytime I touch my phone while its plugged in my car it'll stop playing or go staticy as well. Long story short, my jack is messed up and iknow its not the headphones/aux cord. Was wondering if you guys think I should get warranty replacement? Or should I get a brand new device? I do have an upgrade. Im not too thrilled about the phones that are out now not gonna lie. But what would you do in my situation? Thanks
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jarzy00 said:
Hey guys, for the past 4 months or so now my headphone jack has been a little funny. Sometimes I go to touch it it goes staticy/stops playing music. Now almost everytime I touch my phone while its plugged in my car it'll stop playing or go staticy as well. Long story short, my jack is messed up and iknow its not the headphones/aux cord. Was wondering if you guys think I should get warranty replacement? Or should I get a brand new device? I do have an upgrade. Im not too thrilled about the phones that are out now not gonna lie. But what would you do in my situation? Thanks
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Personally i would just get a replacement d3..
But i am a qwerty kinda guy and every other "newer" device to me isnt worth it
But my opinion is just one in a sea of many
ovelayer said:
Personally i would just get a replacement d3..
But i am a qwerty kinda guy and every other "newer" device to me isnt worth it
But my opinion is just one in a sea of many
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I agree though. ithink im just gonna get a replacement thanks
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They may send you a replacement that is a newer phone which has ICS.
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MrObvious said:
They may send you a replacement that is a newer phone
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What do you mean by newer phone like a newer droid 3 or a different phone with ics?
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jarzy00 said:
Hey guys, for the past 4 months or so now my headphone jack has been a little funny. Sometimes I go to touch it it goes staticy/stops playing music. Now almost everytime I touch my phone while its plugged in my car it'll stop playing or go staticy as well. Long story short, my jack is messed up and iknow its not the headphones/aux cord. Was wondering if you guys think I should get warranty replacement? Or should I get a brand new device? I do have an upgrade. Im not too thrilled about the phones that are out now not gonna lie. But what would you do in my situation? Thanks
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My headphone-jack also got messed up. I repaired this easily myself, it had just the problems you're describing.
I took a Q-tip and cut it to the right size to fit in the headphone-jack WITHOUT it loosing all of the cotton in there.
Then i messed around with it until it came out with a huge piece of dust.
I've had to do this twice to get my jack working.
One alternative would be to take some tweesers and pick the dust out with it.
And no, i wasn't able to see any dust in my 3.5mm jack. Try it, it's for free and it worked for me.
I had a similar issue where my headphone jack just died completely. Tried to clean it out but it still wouldn't work. Finally called and had a replacement phone sent to me since I'm in the same boat as you and waiting for a newer qwerty phone to come out and didn't want to re-sign with a D4 for 2 years seeing as that phone is getting a bit old itself.
Unfortunately, almost 2 months in and the headphone jack died again. I'll have to try calling for ANOTHER replacement. Hopefully they don't send you one that dies as fast as mine. I know that occasionally if you have the same problems over and over with a particular phone they might send you a different one with your same contract terms. Just make sure you stay nice and friendly with the rep Good luck and let us know how it works out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1348411&highlight=headphone+jack

[Q] First idiot to shatter htc one screen?

So so gutted! Only had the htc one for a week and it feel out of my pocket onto my solid slate kitchen floor and well lets just say it couldnt have been a better face plant! Didnt even touch the sides...just face down slap bang on the floor!
Am I the first?
To top it off no insurance.......and no repair shops that either stock the parts as is so new out and if the tear down tests are anything to go by its a pig to even replace a screen! Just my luck.....only one thing I could do which is to get it repaired by htc.
Being shipped off tomorrow and im dredding the email that is going to rob me me of my hard earned ££££.
Anybody had experiance with htc repairs?
The OP was useful as a warning to us all. Sorry for you.
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drspikes said:
The OP was useful as a warning to us all. Sorry for you.
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A warning that glass smashes? Better be careful now
'didn't even touch the sides....' .... You know its been a good weekend if you havn't heard that once
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drspikes said:
The OP was useful as a warning to us all. Sorry for you.
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Im seeing the funny side anyway, im just curious as to how much htc are going to charge me for the repairs
vizzy said:
'didn't even touch the sides....' .... You know its been a good weekend if you havn't heard that once
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Probably not the best way I could have worded that
Please let us know when you find out. I very much doubt you're the 1st and you certainly won't be the last.
Here's hoping you manage to get fixed and become a regular member here on xda.
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Tetsumi06 said:
Please let us know when you find out. I very much doubt you're the 1st and you certainly won't be the last.
Here's hoping you manage to get fixed and become a regular member here on xda.
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Thank you I will keep you updated, I can imagine it will be in the £200 mark, from what I saw from the tear down test you have to take everything out just to get the screen detached, we will see
Wow man, i bet you;ll have a case before your next One then? Ouch, sorry dude!
sorry to hear that mate. there goes the so called gorilla glass.
dobknobby said:
Wow man, i bet you;ll have a case before your next One then? Ouch, sorry dude!
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Funny thing is I got the free flip case with the phone but I took it out while I was indoors becuase the phone is to nice to be hidden away in a case.....lesson learnt lol
Ouch!, hope they don't charge a rediculous amount mate, I added T-Mobile insurance this morning as soon as mine arrived in fear of the same happening to me :S...
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Gorilla glass isn't impervious.op..your going to be paying for this repair dude.warranty doesn't cover a Fall out the pocket. Feel your pain though. A £480 phone youll be looking at a good 150-200 cost to repair her
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Adam182 said:
Ouch!, hope they don't charge a rediculous amount mate, I added T-Mobile insurance this morning as soon as mine arrived in fear of the same happening to me :S...
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Iv never had a screen breakage before and im usually really careful with my phones but I guess my luck has run out, I hope they fix it just way it was, luckily their is no dents or scratches so it should look like new when they fix the screen
andy2012uk said:
To be honest im gonna get it fixed I know its gonna cost alot but the phone is awsome so im not going to down grade back to my htc sensation lol ill just make sure to keep it in its case next time...no matter how much im tempted to take it out and rub the smooth case ha!
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if u tend to drop your phone alot, get an otterbox
ugly but definitely protects
According to TrollFixit the One is not reparable and so u will be a nice test
Lets us know you might end up with a new unit
shiningarmor said:
if u tend to drop your phone alot, get an otterbox
ugly but definitely protects
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First time iv ever dropped my phone lol but ill defo look into getting a better case
hamdir said:
According to TrollFixit the One is not reparable and so u will be a nice test
Lets us know you might end up with a new unit
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Well im sure as htc make the phone they should be able to fix it, but if not I doubt they would give me a new handset, its not covered by warranty as it was my fault, but heres hoping!
andy2012uk said:
First time iv ever dropped my phone lol but ill defo look into getting a better case
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devastating
its slippery as hell though, thats why im so glad i got my nillkin case - looks nice and has good grip.
you should consider!
Oh, that sucks
I'm lucky, I get phone insurance with my bank account. I rang them to switch it over as soon as I'd unboxed it as I knew if I left it alone this would happen!
Good luck getting it fixed!

S4 Active(i9295 and i537) Replacement Parts Page

Please help me keep track of replacement parts for this phone. So far I have found:
LCD + Digitizer
OEM Battery Samsung
OEM Battery from eTrade(cheaper)
2A OEM Charger
Rear Housing Sapphire
Rear Housing Grey
Back Camera Module
Flex cable with SIM holder and wireless charging pins
Flex cable with charging port and mic
How to take it apart
Do this at your own risk, remember that you have 1 year warranty, you should first try getting samsung or AT&T to replace.
Would be great if a replacement back was available. I contacted Samsung and they said one is not available and do not have an ETA when it will be.
jeremy1701 said:
Would be great if a replacement back was available. I contacted Samsung and they said one is not available and do not have an ETA when it will be.
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hopefully soon. I would prefer a wireless charging back with the seal
joshuadjohnson22 said:
Please help me keep track of replacement parts for this phone. So far I have found:
LCD + Digitizer
OEM Battery
2A OEM Charger
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Even though it's not directly from Samsung, this battery is from the same website as the LCD + Digitizer and it only costs $15. It might be worth posting.
Devo7v said:
Even though it's not directly from Samsung, this battery is from the same website as the LCD + Digitizer and it only costs $15. It might be worth posting.
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added, thanks
I'm on my second s4 now. My first one's USB port died.
I wonder if that's something that would be possible for mere mortals to fix...
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Dannar said:
I'm on my second s4 now. My first one's USB port died.
I wonder if that's something that would be possible for mere mortals to fix...
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yeah that looks easy to replace.
For the i337 here is the part http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-samsung-galaxy-s4-sgh-i337-charging-port-flex-cable-ribbon.html
You guys are so lucky LCD and digitizer for the active is dirt cheap haha
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joshuadjohnson22, I found genuine battery covers for anyone that needs it. A bit pricey, but it is all I've seen so far.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Sam...K_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item5d420fce4f
mrmartin86 said:
joshuadjohnson22, I found genuine battery covers for anyone that needs it. A bit pricey, but it is all I've seen so far.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Sam...K_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item5d420fce4f
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Thanks, if someone makes an offer and the seller approves please tell us the amount
*updated with rear housing*
Updated with more content
Amazon has the 2amp charger for 9 bucks 3" cord witch I like
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Would be cool if the camera module was swappable with the i9500, hey at least I can dream!
robstunner said:
Would be cool if the camera module was swappable with the i9500, hey at least I can dream!
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Yeah, if the connectors are the same it would be a simple driver change. We would need a little help but it would be possible. We do not know if they are the same.
tanasczn said:
I contacted Samsung and they said one is not available and do not have an ETA when it will be.
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one? What are you referring to?
joshuadjohnson22 said:
Yeah, if the connectors are the same it would be a simple driver change. We would need a little help but it would be possible. We do not know if they are
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Yea, I completely disassembled the s4a already, it's very easy and zedomax has a great tutorial on YouTube, then only problem is two fold. Does it if and is it waterproof
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robstunner said:
Yea, I completely disassembled the s4a already, it's very easy and zedomax has a great tutorial on YouTube, then only problem is two fold. Does it if and is it waterproof
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Exactly, if it doesn't fit you can buy a replacement back for around 11 (see op) and try to modify and seal. May take some work but it would be sweet!
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thx
joshuadjohnson22 said:
Exactly, if it doesn't fit you can buy a replacement back for around 11 (see op) and try to modify and seal. May take some work but it would be sweet!
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I wonder if the waterproofing is part of the camera though
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robstunner said:
I wonder if the waterproofing is part of the camera though
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Only one way to find out
If you can get a replacement housing and a s4 camera sensor and then mod them together... I would use some type of sealant and put it around the edge of the sensor and take a drop of water and see if it gets past the housing. Of course do this before putting your system board in the housing... Just as a test. Not sure if it is worth it to you but if we could successfully mod the S4 camera on the active and keep water proof I think most active users will do it. It appears that samsung thought about using the 13 mp sensor but changed their minds because of supply demands.
If I had some extra money I would give it a shot. But my wife would get mad for me tossing out around 30-50 bucks for just a chance of a working mod. any unmarried people out there willing to try?
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[Q] charging port fit

Anyone else notice that the charging port on the MX is really tight? I feel like I'm going to break it when I'm plugging the cord in.
Edit: just realized I should have posted this in the q&a section. Mods please move if necessary.
bestcoast said:
Anyone else notice that the charging port on the MX is really tight? I feel like I'm going to break it when I'm plugging the cord in.
Edit: just realized I should have posted this in the q&a section. Mods please move if necessary.
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LIKE A VIRGIN
Would you prefer the slutty type of charging port?
scorpion667 said:
LIKE A VIRGIN
Would you prefer the slutty type of charging port?
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Not the slutty type of charging port but her less experienced, more innocent but hotter friend. I just don't want any breakage to occur.
1 year warranty applies. I won't worry about it and am happy that it won't just fall out. The cavernous type aren't appealing either.
chrisomnia1 said:
1 year warranty applies. I won't worry about it and am happy that it won't just fall out. The cavernous type aren't appealing either.
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That's a good point. I'm probably just used to ole loosey goosey on my gnex.
scorpion667 said:
LIKE A VIRGIN
Would you prefer the slutty type of charging port?
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LOL.
Is it that bad?
bobbysteels216 said:
LOL.
Is it that bad?
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There was blood the first time. So yes. After a few charges she's all good
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It was like this on my phone too, but more than a week on and it is less scary to plug the phone in.
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it is a bit too tight, im afraid of accidentally dislocating the port
sheek360 said:
it is a bit too tight, im afraid of accidentally dislocating the port
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You gotta ease it in buddy. You cant just ram it ballsdeep right away.

[VIDEO] So I Poured water on my Nexus 5

I have never before in my life poured water on any of my devices on purpose, so I was kind of nervous doing this, but hey it was fun!
Uhhhh...... Why did you do that. You realize that you just got a lot of water inside your phone via the ear speaker. It is highly possible that something will short out, and corrosion will build up all over inside of the phone, possibly damaging it slowly over time.
Really shocked as I work on WD phones all the time and know they can get bad.
Well done I guess...
Why??
Thanks for the test but I feel you shouldn't have done that...
If it was water proof, IP7 standard, then that is the only way a test like this would even be uselful.
Or logical.
Whhhyyyyyyyyyyyyy??????!!!
Maybe he had a spare and rather than give it to me he decided to do this lol
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Just wasted 39 seconds of my life
You got scared because you poured water on your phone on purpose? Really?
yo2boy said:
You got scared because you poured water on your phone on purpose? Really?
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Not scared bro, just think its a useless test as it was executed because it doesn`t prove anything
gee2012 said:
Not scared bro, just think its a useless test as it was executed because it doesn`t prove anything
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I was referring to OP (0:28 in video)
yo2boy said:
I was referring to OP
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Oke, misunderstood
That was just wrong
You should not have done that.
Think of all the folks waiting for their Nexus 5 especially us in India.
This test would have made sense on the Sony flagships with IPX certifications.
Not on the nexus 5!!!!
Better put your phone in rice.
This might help you.
Dumbest publicity stunt ever.
Android 4.4 isn't waterproof, only iOS7. Everybody knows that......
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Cool.
Good to know that it can survive an accident like this.
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Good to know that it can survive an accident like this.
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Well it wasn't really an accident...
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What the...?
Dude! You've just sentenced your phone to a long and slow death. It may appear to be fine right now but over time that liquid contamination will begin to eat away at the sensitive components of your phone.
If I were you I'd strip that phone and go over it with a cotton bud dipped in alcohol. I've seen what water does to the phones and it's not pretty.
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