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Does anybody else have an incredibly loose volume rocker? Mine is extremely loose and shakes whenever I move the phone. Its is annoying to say the least.
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michaelearth said:
Does anybody else have an incredibly loose volume rocker? Mine is extremely loose and shakes whenever I move the phone. Its is annoying to say the least.
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Mine is insanely solid. Idk how.
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Mine was loose and made noise until it went through a day of use. Now is solid as if it wasn't snapped into place all the way.
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Mines loose. I can tap on it and hear it buzz a little. Power button is the same way. Once my finger grim builds up, this should go away. Its not loose loose, but not super tight. Could be tighter.
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Mine is loose and it rattles around when I type. I am going to try and get a replacement handset for a line in my screen and I hope I get a more solid rocker.
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If it is rattling by just moving the phone and not physically touching the buttons then the unit is definitely defective.
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Solid as a rock
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I've heard that the LTE ones seem to have the loose rockers, while the GSM ones are solid. Has anyone else's broken outside that correlation?
Mine's loose. If I shake the phone I can hear it rattling, which is mildly annoying. I'm not sure if Verizon would accept that as a reason to exchange it (I've already had one return for a buzzing earpiece speaker). It's just one of those things that I'm not sure if I'll learn to ignore or let drive me insane.
King Speedy said:
I've heard that the LTE ones seem to have the loose rockers, while the GSM ones are solid. Has anyone else's broken outside that correlation?
Mine's loose. If I shake the phone I can hear it rattling, which is mildly annoying. I'm not sure if Verizon would accept that as a reason to exchange it (I've already had one return for a buzzing earpiece speaker). It's just one of those things that I'm not sure if I'll learn to ignore or let drive me insane.
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I've got the GN LTE and got the loose volume rocker. Maybe you're on to something regarding it being a LTE specific issue. I'm doing an exchange through LetsTalk (may take a couple weeks since they are backordered) so I'm hoping the second batch of Nexi will not have this issue.
If not, an alternative solution is just to get a case (like the Diztronic TPU case) that completely covers the volume rocker.
i got the LTE nexus, volume rocker is loose. Drives me ****ing bonkers. i slapped on a case thinking it would help.. NOPE
I have the LTE and my volume rocker is loose as well.
I was concerned, so I went into the Verizon store to attempt a replacement. The salesperson returned with four brand new boxes, we took them all out, and they all had the same problem.
It annoys me as well. I almost considered changing to the Rezound because of these shockingly poor made buttons
I'm starting to consider taking the phone apart, ruining my warranty, and supergluing the damned thing down. It's maddening.
mine were really easy to push but now they seem a lot more solid like the power button. maybe breaking them in does help? i don't know. mine is gsm version.
I just got mine today (CDMA version) and the buttons are not loose on mine. My Bionic had loose buttons but the buttons on my Nexus are solid.
Went to my local verizon store to see if I could make an exchange, and I didn't even get passed the sign-in rep. As soon as I mentioned the rattling noise, another rep came over and said that all of the phones are doing it. He claimed that a tech told him it was the SIM card holder, but I corrected him and said it was the volume rocker. He shook my phone and then the display model and agreed, but wouldn't do an exchange. I'm gonna give a different store a try tomorrow and see if my luck's any better.
my 2nd galaxy s had loose volume rocker and my galaxy s2 also has loose volume rocker...My 1st galaxy s had a nice stiff no rattle rocker.
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The rocker on my LTE nexus is rock solid. I highly recommend you take it back and get the phone replaced.
It can get worse with time. My Droid X developed a broken button after six months. I figure if you replace the phone now, your chance of getting a refurb is pretty low.
Damn that's a bummer. My GSM nexus has super solid volume rocker. Must be related to the increased thickness and some assembly defect perhaps?
100% Solid buttons on my Maguro.
I wish I could lock the volume so it won't turn up or down, I hit that mofo so much turning the phone off and on.
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I have searched around but have not found a fix. My nexus LTE clicks (a physical click) when I push the bottom left corner where the body meets the screen glass together and a click is able to be felt. I tried to remedy it by tightening the screws on the rear housing but it made hardly any difference. does anyone else notice this on their phones? any suggestions on fixing it? it drives me nuts!
I noticed mine doing it as well. Do you have a extended battery? I have the one from verizon but I doubt it's the cause.
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Mine makes clicking and creaking noises, but the cause of mine are the back cover.
I used double sided tape to stick it in place and that stopped the clicking, as I can't be bothered to buy another back cover.
Take off the back cover and see if it still does it?
its not the battery cover. its actually the silver body where it meets the main lcd/glass body. i do have an extended battery but i dont thinks that's the issue. it'd be a little difficult to fit tape in the gap.
Yep i know exactly whar ur talkin about drives me freakin nuts... no extended battery here.
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I have bought a new Galaxy Note 2 a couple of days ago but there are some problems with build quality, I don't know if they are widespread or not!
The battery cover squeaks when I press over it, mainly near loudspeaker and volume buttons.
The volume and power buttons feel a bit loose, i.e. they move half a millimeter vertically.
Do you have the same problems? Is my device defective? Do I have any chance with warranty to fix these?
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I have bought a new Galaxy Note 2 a couple of days ago but there are some problems with build quality, I don't know if they are widespread or not!
The battery cover squeaks when I press over it, mainly near loudspeaker and volume buttons.
The volume and power buttons feel a bit loose, i.e. they move half a millimeter vertically.
Do you have the same problems? Is my device defective? Do I have any chance with warranty to fix these?
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buttons do feel a bit loose, but no biggie for me especially those on volume. battery cover squeaks a bit when pressed too hard, but it's plastic, and plastic with right amount of pressure squeaks.
I have minimal movement in the buttons. A fraction of a millimeter, if any. I have absolutely no squeek with normal use but can fine an area that squeeks if i try hard. Make sure your cover is properly fitted.
Mine doesn't squeak in normal use either but if I push it, it will!
Stupid thread
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Stupid thread
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Ha ha ha
No this isnt stupid thread.
I have some problems. F... Phone for 600Eur
I hate plastic, so I hate Samsung for that. But sorry the buttons don't feel loose, and what do you mean by back plate squeaks near speaker grill, when do you try to open it or just normally press it when it's firmly sitting there? If it's the latter then mine doesn't squeak too.
But other than these, I don't like build quality, how can I when it's all plastic!
My phone makes an awful noise when I drop it. Solution - don't drop it.
My phone makes a noise when I press the back cover. Solution - don't press the back cover.
Is pressing the back cover of the phone something that you need to do in normal use?
Anyhow I saw a comment a while ago that taking the cover off or putting it on in a certain way can damage the tabs along the edge and cause it to squeak. Check the tabs and see if they are all there or are damaged
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It's a flagship for crying out loud! You really think the solution is not touching or thinking about it? Don't get me wrong, I love every bit of my phone but Samsung really has to do better with build quality of it's flagships. What was wrong with S2 design? It didn't squeak and was more scratch resistant...
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It's a flagship for crying out loud! You really think the solution is not touching or thinking about it? Don't get me wrong, I love every bit of my phone but Samsung really has to do better with build quality of it's flagships. What was wrong with S2 design? It didn't squeak and was more scratch resistant...
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I agree! Infact on S2 the bottom bulk ensure that I hold the phone the right way. Holding Note 2 is a dicey affair as its symmetrical design makes it difficult to know the orientation. I HATE glossy plastic button against the Matte finish, practically indestructible thin plastic on S2. Although I don't like the exposed bottom bulk which is not covered by the battery cover! I personally prefer the plastic cover on Galaxy R which completely cover the back including the area around the MicroUSB port which can easily get scratched otherwise.
Eienkei said:
It's a flagship for crying out loud! You really think the solution is not touching or thinking about it? Don't get me wrong, I love every bit of my phone but Samsung really has to do better with build quality of it's flagships. What was wrong with S2 design? It didn't squeak and was more scratch resistant...
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While plastic, it is much stronger than some of the more popular alternatives out there.
Which do you prefer?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rofgMueCOqo
I have a Galaxy Ace which squeaks a bit. So I use a case which makes it not squeak at all.
You could try that.
Back squeaking would be gone if you put a business card between battery and back cover, so don't think that it was made due pulling it off in a bad way or anything else!
Eienkei said:
I have bought a new Galaxy Note 2 a couple of days ago but there are some problems with build quality, I don't know if they are widespread or not!
The battery cover squeaks when I press over it, mainly near loudspeaker and volume buttons.
The volume and power buttons feel a bit loose, i.e. they move half a millimeter vertically.
Do you have the same problems? Is my device defective? Do I have any chance with warranty to fix these?
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My battery cover squeaks on the opposite side -- near the power button. Although this is probably because I'm using the official flip cover and the portion of the battery cover near the volume buttons is quite stable and thick. Honestly it was initially annoying as hell because I noticed it a week after getting the phone, but it doesn't bother me as much now. At least it doesn't really exhibit the squeaking when I'm actually using the phone -- only when I'm making myself notice it. LOL.
The buttons (volume and power) are a bit flimsy. Way too easy to press, especially the power button. But I'm using the official flip cover + IntelliCover app. So I don't have to actually USE the power button anymore. Not a real solution, but it's a good workaround for those using flip covers.
One more thing to add to obsession list, bezels tend to squeak on certain points!
bezel is coming off
any one expensed the bezel around the screen coming loose?
bought 4 days and already seeing this
It's like that from beginning... Nothing to worry about! Maybe a mechanism to avoid breaking...
Mine has nothing wrong... no squeaks, no loss buttons
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So a few days ago I began to notice that the back of my phone is now creaking, I first heard it when i went to pick my phone up the other morning and it sounded like an old hardwood floor creaking sound, it's progressively gotten worse to where now when i hold my phone during a call if i shift my hand at all the person on the other line can hear it. I was wondering if anyone else had this problem. The creaking seems to be isolated to (if you're staring at the back of the phone) the left half of the phone just below the power button and stops creaking above the phone model number beneath the glass.
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So a few days ago I began to notice that the back of my phone is now creaking, I first heard it when i went to pick my phone up the other morning and it sounded like an old hardwood floor creaking sound, it's progressively gotten worse to where now when i hold my phone during a call if i shift my hand at all the person on the other line can hear it. I was wondering if anyone else had this problem. The creaking seems to be isolated to (if you're staring at the back of the phone) the left half of the phone just below the power button and stops creaking above the phone model number beneath the glass.
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Mine is as solid as day 1
Same problem here.
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I've noticed this too but after putting my diztronic case over it, the creaking stopped.
My phone rattles when a tap my fingers next to the lens or put the phone down. No creakng yet.
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Ive noticed mine on the camera. Whenever i try to tap the back of the phone, it seems like its not perfectly fit or something.
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They have a similar thread on the international optimus g page with the same complaint. I wonder if the Nexus owners do to.
Edit: the Nexus has the same issue. Just Google nexus 4 and rattle. Seems pretty wide spread.
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kc_exactly said:
They have a similar thread on the international optimus g page with the same complaint. I wonder if the Nexus owners do to.
Edit: the Nexus has the same issue. Just Google nexus 4 and rattle. Seems pretty wide spread.
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So this makes me curious as to what other defects its going to have, but I'm on to a different issue, phone dropped about 2" and the digitizer broke, so when my new screen comes in i will do a walk through tutorial on how to replace it... starting to wish i had gone with the GS3...
Mine is also doing that. Just started to notice it today. Kinda makes my opinion of the build quality a little less. But still love the phone. Minus the messaging bug. LOL.
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If I use my shoulder to hold the phone to my ear I get a creaking sound too. That's the only time I've heard it though. I imagine it has to do with the glass back.
Here, too. It's the camera side, right below it, that creaks. Fortunately, it's only noticeable when I deliberately squeeze it.
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solid here....this msg bug you guys are talking about, is it when your typing the sceen jumps and your back at the start of the msg?
Hey, so I just noticed that if I flip the phone over and orient it so the camera is on top, then it will creak when I push on the left side. You can also see the casing move in slightly. It's almost as if it's broken somewhere but you can't see any crack.
I thought the people at Best Buy had said the back was glass but it's looking more like cheap plastic at this point. Is it different on AT&T maybe?
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So this makes me curious as to what other defects its going to have, but I'm on to a different issue, phone dropped about 2" and the digitizer broke, so when my new screen comes in i will do a walk through tutorial on how to replace it... starting to wish i had gone with the GS3...
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I dropped mine from chest height and nothing happened to it. That really sucks for you. How much was the replacement screen?
cthedogg said:
I dropped mine from chest height and nothing happened to it. That really sucks for you. How much was the replacement screen?
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The replacement screen was $130 went with 2 day shipping (Digitizer/LCD Assembly). Just the digitizer was only $60 but it's a good thing I went with the whole assembly because when i was trying to pull the glass out of the housing some of the shards came off by themselves, and revealed that LG "fusing" the glass to the lcd is literally glue covering the entire LCD making it damn near impossible to just replace the digitizer and make it look nice.
Also a few warnings to those disassembling their phones:
1) The battery isnt solid, more like cased in an extreemly soft metal so it will dent if not carefully removed (it's glued into the housing)
2) The chrome edge dent's very easily, have a small ding where i got impatient, TAKE YOUR TIME!
3) When removing the back cover don't cross over the volume rocker, power button, or USB port with the spudger. for the top of the back removal gently push the back cover forward dont try to shove your spudger in their, it wont work lol.
I'm going to be doing a full disassembly guide that's a lot easier to follow than the "engrish" version korea put out for us english speaking techs when my new roll of 3m tape comes in. =P
This cracking is caused by a small piece of sticky under the back cover you can either remove the sticky or ad some more this would prevent the cracking...
I posted a service guide here on XDA search my name for it... It will show how you can remove the back cover... just when taking it off remember the back can crack easy and the plastic can ding or dent rather easy and make sure you don't mess up the power button or the volume buttons
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solid here....this msg bug you guys are talking about, is it when your typing the sceen jumps and your back at the start of the msg?
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Hey everyone. I posted this in the sprint forum as well but I figured more people might view this forum than those with the Sprint version.
I am looking for the earpiece grill at the top of the phone. Currently I am in the middle of replacing the glass on my Wife's Note II and somehow I lost the little piece that covers the earpiece.
Searching the net I find a ton of the home buttons for sale but no speaker piece.
If anyone knows where to buy one or is willing to sell me one I would be greatly interested.