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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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Build Quality, Anyone else got a creak?

mine has a creak and a gap located near the volume buttons. I can actually pry it apart.
Thinking I need to call Moto.

gunnyman said:
mine has a creak and a gap located near the volume buttons. I can actually pry it apart.
Thinking I need to call Moto.
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Nope, mine's perfect in the build department (for once)! But Motorola accidentally sent me someone else's phone as well, and that one had a huge gap between the front and back on the left side of the phone. I tried to snap it in to no avail. I feel bad for the person who is getting that one.

_MetalHead_ said:
Nope, mine's perfect in the build department (for once)! But Motorola accidentally sent me someone else's phone as well, and that one had a huge gap between the front and back on the left side of the phone. I tried to snap it in to no avail. I feel bad for the person who is getting that one.
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I've called them.
They're replacing it and letting me do another on motomaker if I want to,
Good customer service

gunnyman said:
I've called them.
They're replacing it and letting me do another on motomaker if I want to,
Good customer service
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Are they giving you an advanced replacement or do you need to send your phone back first? Also, how's your vibrate motor? Is it loud and obnoxious?

_MetalHead_ said:
Are they giving you an advanced replacement or do you need to send your phone back first? Also, how's your vibrate motor? Is it loud and obnoxious?
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waiting to see, but I imagine it will be advanced replacement,
Vibrate motor seems about the same as any other phone I've owned. My HTC One is louder.

Mine isn't so much squeak as when I push down on the ATT logo you can hear the sticky get pushed down then that awful sound as it lets go again, trying to decide if it's worth the RMA effort.

gunnyman said:
waiting to see, but I imagine it will be advanced replacement,
Vibrate motor seems about the same as any other phone I've owned. My HTC One is louder.
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Does the motor make any clicking or rattling sounds?

Nope
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tw1tch175 said:
Mine isn't so much squeak as when I push down on the ATT logo you can hear the sticky get pushed down then that awful sound as it lets go again, trying to decide if it's worth the RMA effort.
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Mine does that too
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gunnyman said:
Nope
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Welp, looks like mine is going back.
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Maybe you should stop sitting on your phone brah

What?
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What a cluster f*** this has turned into. Seems I have to go to the att store and let them handle it. What's the chance of them telling me that I need to deal with Motorola
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100% chance. att is directing me to motorola

Say what you will about AT&T but I have never had an unpleasant experience with one of their call center reps.
Motorola, not so much.
Looks like the ball is finally rolling in the right direction.
I got RMA emails from Motorola just waiting on a new motomaker code

gunnyman said:
Say what you will about AT&T but I have never had an unpleasant experience with one of their call center reps.
Motorola, not so much.
Looks like the ball is finally rolling in the right direction.
I got RMA emails from Motorola just waiting on a new motomaker code
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Do you have to pay up front for the replacement?

_MetalHead_ said:
Do you have to pay up front for the replacement?
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Yep

piece of foam sliding down over front camera.

It looks like there is a little piece of foam sliding down over the lens of my front camera. This happening to anyone else? It still takes pictures fine, or seems to. I'm not sure if they are a little bit darker then they should be due to the obstruction. I looked at the moto x teardown pictures on ifixit and there is a little piece of foam around the camera that I think has come dislodged on mine. I'm a little worried about trying to remove the back and fix this myself. Whenever I take phones apart I always scratch or otherwise dent the plastic somewhere. And then there is all the adhesive on the battery to deal with. Hmmm.

Still under warranty?
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Is shows up on mine to. I was worried about it, but until it affects the camera, I'm not worried.
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I'm seeing it as well. Not sure if it has always been that way or if it is a new problem.
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Here is what mine looks like. I just asked someone who got this phone on Friday and they say theirs looks the same. Maybe it is supposed to look like this?
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Mine looks exactly the same, white Verizon model.
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Same with mine. Bought second hand, ATT version.

Interesting, my MM Moto X is doing something similar. it hasn't slid down as far as what you all are seeing, but it has moved since I've received it. Doesn't affect images at all, and maybe even helps with light flares and stuff.

Wow mine is like this also
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Mine is slightly off center but nowhere near as bad as the one in the pic. Warranty exchange?
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Wo, I didn't actually expect anyone else to have this problem. So who's brave enough to open their phone and investigate?
Here is the pic from ifixit showing the foam around the camera. That is what I think is sliding down.
http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/BuJsJqwbS1ZlXUgq.huge

I haven't seen the problem on any of the chinese assembled Moto X's yet.

Steve-x said:
I haven't seen the problem on any of the chinese assembled Moto X's yet.
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You also see a lot less of them plus it could be an issue that's been fixed.
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Guitar pick, ifixit teardown video and be careful with the adhesive on the NFC. Then move the foam and put the cover back on. The back is so easy to swap on this phone.
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I have the same exact issue. I purchased the phone in November and didn't notice the issue until about a month later. About a week ago I decided to try my luck and see if there was anything Moto would do. I chatted with a rep online and he said it would be covered under manufacture defect and started the return process. I just have to return the old phone once I receive the new one. So if you don't want to risk your warranty or anything just call them up and see if they will work with you.

Confidentuno said:
I have the same exact issue. I purchased the phone in November and didn't notice the issue until about a month later. About a week ago I decided to try my luck and see if there was anything Moto would do. I chatted with a rep online and he said it would be covered under manufacture defect and started the return process. I just have to return the old phone once I receive the new one. So if you don't want to risk your warranty or anything just call them up and see if they will work with you.
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They give you a new phone or a refurb?
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teookie said:
They give you a new phone or a refurb?
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It will be a new one. They emailed me a code to build a new one, I'm just waiting for it to be delivered.

Same here. Motorola sent me a code to build a new phone and just need to return this one after I receive the replacement. They had no issue processing the exchange so they must be aware of the issue.
Makes you wonder what else is floating in there.
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Emailed them and they said they could repair it but there would be a 3 to 5 day turn around time. looks like I'll be fixing it myself.
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Mine is coming down too (from the top of the camera). My first Moto X had a misaligned (crooked) screen and also a front camera that was offset to the left a lot.
It's not affecting the camera yet. I have a feeling it will eventually though.

Glass coming loose...

Good morning XDA community! I recently bought myself the Moto X 2014, saved up and went for it! I have had the phone for about a month and after three weeks I noticed the bezel at the edge of the screen coming loose a bit. The phone has not been dropped!! I have been nothing but careful with it. I have attached some images of the issue four weeks on and as you can see it is progressively getting worse!!! Is anyone else having this issue? And is there a way to fix the issue? I have contacted Motorola but seem to not get any response from them :/

Get it replaced ...if u still have warranty...
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BigDomTheFirst said:
Good morning XDA community! I recently bought myself the Moto X 2014, saved up and went for it! I have had the phone for about a month and after three weeks I noticed the bezel at the edge of the screen coming loose a bit. The phone has not been dropped!! I have been nothing but careful with it. I have attached some images of the issue four weeks on and as you can see it is progressively getting worse!!! Is anyone else having this issue? And is there a way to fix the issue? I have contacted Motorola but seem to not get any response from them :/
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Motorola doesn't have the best quality control in the world in my experience, my device's back panel is slightly loose in between the lens and dimple, and the speaker grille isn't secure, but this is a bigger problem, so I would advise you get it replaced or fixed ASAP.
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AB__CD said:
Motorola doesn't have the best quality control in the world in my experience, my device's back panel is slightly loose in between the lens and dimple, and the speaker grille isn't secure, but this is a bigger problem, so I would advise you get it replaced or fixed ASAP.
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Thanks for the advice Would you recommend going through Motorola or finding an independent repair shop?

BigDomTheFirst said:
Thanks for the advice Would you recommend going through Motorola or finding an independent repair shop?
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Go through Motorola as much as you can, as your device is new and has warranty .
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AB__CD said:
Go through Motorola as much as you can, as your device is new and has warranty .
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Ok, thanks

BigDomTheFirst said:
Ok, thanks
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No problem !
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Speaker Sounds Blown-Charge Port

I jumped on the deal through Amazon, the phone is brand new. But the bottom speaker sounds a little tinny, not crisp. Also the charge port seems like the plug doesn't insert evenly.
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gadget069 said:
I jumped on the deal through Amazon, the phone is brand new. But the bottom speaker sounds a little tinny, not crisp. Also the charge port seems like the plug doesn't insert evenly.
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If it was an open box or refurbished, send it back now before its too late. Chances are it has nothing to do with the rom/firmware and someone damaged both of those on the phone previously.
Edit: my mistake, I didnt read your original post fully. What firmware/rom are you running, and is there any equalizers or sound enhancement apps running?

tebuddy said:
If it was an open box or refurbished, send it back now before its too late. Chances are it has nothing to do with the rom/firmware and someone damaged both of those on the phone previously.
Edit: my mistake, I didnt read your original post fully. What firmware/rom are you running, and is there any equalizers or sound enhancement apps running?
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Stock rooted build lmy48m.
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