Just looked inside my stylus hole for the first time and boy do I wish I hadn't. Half the paint seems scratched off, not like it matters what your phone internals look like but I still feel a brand new phone shouldnt appear this way? Anyone else have this or is my unit just unlucky?
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Just looked inside my stylus hole for the first time and boy do I wish I hadn't. Half the paint seems scratched off, not like it matters what your phone internals look like but I still feel a brand new phone shouldnt appear this way? Anyone else have this or is my unit just unlucky?
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You may need to grease your S-Pen.
Funny i actually noticed the exact same thing.
It's not missing paint. The metal structure for the internal part where the pen goes is deisgned this way, probably for ease of manufacturing. The plastic is beneath the metal wrap-around is normal, the metal inside just isn't completely covering the structure. Not a defect. Look closely.
I had to laugh when I read this thread - really - ? Nothing against the OP - but how hard do you have to look to even see down there?
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I had to laugh when I read this thread - really - ? Nothing against the OP - but how hard do you have to look to even see down there?
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It's called attention to detail. Doesn't anyone else inspect the mic, speaker and headphone holes right after looking for mispellings in the manual? Me and the OP must be the only one, huh?
Yup
done12many2 said:
It's called attention to detail. Doesn't anyone else inspect the mic, speaker and headphone holes right after looking for mispellings in the manual? Me and the OP must be the only one, huh?
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I was really only teasing in a good natured way - Sure, it is an expensive phone = you want out check everything out - I just don't think I owuld have ever th ought to look in the hole where the SPen sits..If I ev3er create a new phone, I wnat you and the OP on the QA team. LoL
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I was really only teasing in a good natured way - Sure, it is an expensive phone = you want out check everything out - I just don't think I owuld have ever th ought to look in the hole where the SPen sits..If I ev3er create a new phone, I wnat you and the OP on the QA team. LoL
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I was just giving the OP a hard time. I think his post may have been a hit and run.
I'll take a pic when I'm home from work but I'm not talking far down, just what you can see even without trying once you take the stylus out. I'm not digging for problems here it's was just an unexpected sight.
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I was just giving the OP a hard time. I think his post may have been a hit and run.
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I have been known to hit it then quit it but xda isn't the place for that
mocsab said:
I was really only teasing in a good natured way - Sure, it is an expensive phone = you want out check everything out - I just don't think I owuld have ever th ought to look in the hole where the SPen sits..If I ev3er create a new phone, I wnat you and the OP on the QA team. LoL
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As long as hole inspector is in the job title and the compensation package is generous
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I have been known to hit it then quit it but xda isn't the place for that
As long as hole inspector is in the job title and the compensation package is generous
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Nice! :thumbup:
I'm just concerned why the S-Pen slot was such a source of interest.
done12many2 said:
Nice! :thumbup:
I'm just concerned why the S-Pen slot was such a source of interest.
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let's just say that grease will have to be multi purpose
I got nothin'...
This thread cracks me up. .. People shouldn't be looking into holes.
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shook187 said:
This thread cracks me up. .. People shouldn't be looking into holes.
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I look into holes as often as possible.
seh6183 said:
I look into holes as often as possible.
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Exactly, sometimes you want to square off and get a good peak before inserting anything. You could bend your S-Pen or even get it stuck for crying out loud.
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I have been known to hit it then quit it but xda isn't the place for that
As long as hole inspector is in the job title and the compensation package is generous
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Hole inspector....hmmmmm
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is the xperia z really this easy to bend?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNF14T5o-8E
That's because of the type of glass used for the case.
It needs to be flexible so it doesn't shatter easily.
I think it's actually pretty cool.
Trollololol said:
is the xperia z really this easy to bend?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNF14T5o-8E
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easy?!? would love to see this amount of pressure applied to an s3...
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easy?!? would love to see this amount of pressure applied to an s3...
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as long as it doesn't stay bent like the iphone 5, i guess it is pretty good.
WOw! That's pretty cool but scary. hahaha. It's scary thinking that it would break
impressive
I call optical illusion lol glass doesnt bend like that.
If it is infact legit, then I want this phone even more.
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I call optical illusion lol glass doesnt bend like that.
If it is infact legit, then I want this phone even more.
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http://www.youtube.com/embed/WpbOoQ...ds/xiaomi-mi2-protective-glass.19209/&html5=1
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http://www.youtube.com/embed/WpbOoQ...ds/xiaomi-mi2-protective-glass.19209/&html5=1
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But what of the reports of GG backing?
As I said if it is legit then it is great.
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But what of the reports of GG backing?
As I said if it is legit then it is great.
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I don't know maybe someone with a XZ can test it
what a bend!
but will it affect the chips inside the phone or weaken the phone structure?
seems like just a little force is needed to bend it, most people put their phone in the pant's pocket, its gonna bend easily whenever we move since the phone is quite huge
Hmm if it is really that flexible, than you are pretty safe when you drop the phone, it wil just spread the shock over the whole chasis.
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nasiayam said:
what a bend!
but will it affect the chips inside the phone or weaken the phone structure?
seems like just a little force is needed to bend it, most people put their phone in the pant's pocket, its gonna bend easily whenever we move since the phone is quite huge
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got mine today, and at least i would need a lot of pressure to bend it. don't wanna try it out, though
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jyKfbHwl2A
Shock test by Sony rep who claims it uses Dragontrail Glass.
EDIT: Not worth watching actually, it's a pretty lame 'shock test'. Highlight being the rep saying that the screen will "remain calm" when banged about.
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I call optical illusion lol glass doesnt bend like that.
If it is infact legit, then I want this phone even more.
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I was just about to post this, to me it looks like an optical illusion, too.
i have my xperia Z here and it really bends similar to the video. But i don't see it as a negative point, because it is really shatterproof because of that.
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easy?!? would love to see this amount of pressure applied to an s3...
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If you do, then you would be having a Samung galaxy "arc" i guess !!
i think this might be a good point cause imagine putting a phone this big on your back pocket and you sit on it..its gona help if its going to bend a little..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-jyKfbHwl2A
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-jyKfbHwl2A
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Is already posted on few posts up, but still cool
Hi Guys ;
I have just bought a HTC One but I notice there is a slight gap between the aluminium part and the plastic body in both top and bottom front of the phone. is it a defect ? or is it the same for everyone ? I would appreciate if you take a look at pictures and tell me how it compares to your HTC One.
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ugly. i would return it if i was u
hello00 said:
ugly. i would return it if i was u
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I would definitely return it if it is a defect. so your HTC one has no gaps ?
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Hi Guys ;
I have just bought a HTC One but I notice there is a slight gap between the aluminium part and the plastic body in both top and bottom front of the phone. is it a defect ? or is it the same for everyone ? I would appreciate if you take a look at pictures and tell me how it compares to your HTC One.
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hi,
i think its fairly common to a varying degree. Mine is pretty much exactly the same both top and bottom. At the moment it doesn't bother me as it is only a samll gap but i certainly would return mine if it started to get any worse. One of my friends has a one and it is horrific, especially around the usb port and another friend who has the one has no gaps whatsoever. So its a bit of a lottery. If it bothers you then i would return it, if you can live with it then enjoy.
Mine has a very tiny opening like yours on the top and my screen is raised a little bit. I've decided not to worry about it unless it gets worse because from what I've searched these are fairly common build quality issues. It's likely that you'll receive another one with some sort of issues.
Welcome to the party, pal:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2197732
Its really only a defect cause HTC tried to make the entire phone gapless and advertised it as such.
Unfortunately, unlike the main aluminum body where the plastic was injected and molded into it, the top and bottom speaker grilles are simply glued on.
Like others have said, its a lottery. Go exchange it if you want. But if you can deal with it and there arent other major issues, just keep it.
For me, my first one had a gap, which didnt bother me, but it had some bad overhang and a recessed power button. So I exchanged it.
New one has a tiny overhang, tiny gap, and proper power button. I'm keeping it.
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I would definitely return it if it is a defect. so your HTC one has no gaps ?
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no gaps at all
fifthelement said:
I would definitely return it if it is a defect. so your HTC one has no gaps ?
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Or you can try and fix it yourself.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250527
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Or you can try and fix it yourself.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250527
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I think that is for pushing the screen down.. dont think it'll work with the the speaker grills.. it might need some adhesive.
rkial said:
I think that is for pushing the screen down.. dont think it'll work with the the speaker grills.. it might need some adhesive.
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People have claimed it also worked for the speaker grills.
Someone said to aim the blow dryer in to the gap, let it get hot, clamp it down....They said that the adhesive for the grills will get soft and after I think 9 days they said the gap is still closed. Someone even stuck theirs in the fridge after to harden the glue after. Forget if they were fixing the screen lift or gaps. Could be in another thread where I read it...Sticking it in the fridge is a little too nuts for me...lol
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Thank you all for your feedbacks and recommendations. I decided to keep the phone as there is no guarantee to get a better replacement phone. I can live with it.
fifthelement said:
Thank you all for your feedbacks and recommendations. I decided to keep the phone as there is no guarantee to get a better replacement phone. I can live with it.
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Dude I totally agree. Keep your phone.
Don't let these OCD freaks tell you your phone looks ugly, those gaps are pretty much on 90 percent of the phones. It has no bearing on how your phone operates.
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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.
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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..^^
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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..^^
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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.
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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..
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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.
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Haha superglue works!!! Now my phone is gapless again.. Super WIN
NexusF said:
The warranty is there for a reason. Use it.
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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.
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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
While removing the battery cover from my Sprint HTC One M7, I inadvertently broke a connector from the bottom of the logic board.
In the included picture, I placed an arrow in the direction of where the part is SUPPOSED to be and placed another M7 below it, so that you could see what the original piece looked like.
Can anyone help me identify it? And is the logic board salvageable?
Whatever help you can give will be greatly appreciated!
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While removing the battery cover from my Sprint HTC One M7, I inadvertently broke a connector from the bottom of the logic board.
In the included picture, I placed an arrow in the direction of where the part is SUPPOSED to be and placed another M7 below it, so that you could see what the original piece looked like.
Can anyone help me identify it? And is the logic board salvageable?
Whatever help you can give will be greatly appreciated!
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I don't know for sure but it looks like a contact point for the antenna. Mind explaining why you took it apart to begin with?
Kraizk said:
I don't know for sure but it looks like a contact point for the antenna. Mind explaining why you took it apart to begin with?
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Thanks for the input!
Can anyone verify his assumption? And if so, is it fixable?
It's definitely a contact of some kind, likely antenna but hard to tell without seeing the other side of the body. You should be able to fix it by just bridging the connection if there is any of the pad left on the board; use copper wire, copper foil, or even aluminum foil if you want to be janky.
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winsettr said:
It's definitely a contact of some kind, likely antenna but hard to tell without seeing the other side of the body. You should be able to fix it by just bridging the connection if there is any of the pad left on the board; use copper wire, copper foil, or even aluminum foil if you want to be janky.
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Ha! If jerry-rigging is what I have to do, so be it! Here's a more comprehensive pic to give you a little more perspective - there seems to be a wee bit of copper down there and I do still have the connector, but jeez is that some delicate work! What would you do if it was yours?
Thanks!!!
namwol said:
Ha! If jerry-rigging is what I have to do, so be it! Here's a more comprehensive pic to give you a little more perspective - there seems to be a wee bit of copper down there and I do still have the connector, but jeez is that some delicate work! What would you do if it was yours?
Thanks!!!
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Its definitely a contact point for the antenna as the whole aluminium unibody serves as an antenna. If you are good at soldering and have the proper tools (precision soldering iron,magnifying lamp...) Go for it. But it should not be much of a problem if one is missing,there are three of them for the same purpose.You can also take it to a professional electronics repair and have them solder it back.
The last one is what I really encourage you to do. :good:
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Its definitely a contact point for the antenna as the whole aluminium unibody serves as an antenna. If you are good at soldering and have the proper tools (precision soldering iron,magnifying lamp...) Go for it. But it should not be much of a problem if one is missing,there are three of them for the same purpose.You can also take it to a professional electronics repair and have them solder it back.
The last one is what I really encourage you to do. :good:
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The latter is exactly what I'm going to do!
I can't thank you guys enough for your input.
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The latter is exactly what I'm going to do!
I can't thank you guys enough for your input.
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Just pushing the lil thanks button will do
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Just pushing the lil thanks button will do
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Done!
:good:
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Done!
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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.
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Just checked mine. It looks almost exactly like yours
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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
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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.
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Idan73 said:
And no, all back covers are supposed to be like that.
Just return your phone please. Thanks.
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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.
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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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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!
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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!