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Does anyone one know if anyone has done one of those "cracking open" vids for the HOX yet ? I would be interested to see how it's set up inside. I'd also like to know if the 32GB internal memory is actually a micro-SD card that could be swapped for a 64GB at some point
ozym said:
Does anyone one know if anyone has done one of those "cracking open" vids for the HOX yet ? I would be interested to see how it's set up inside. I'd also like to know if the 32GB internal memory is actually a micro-SD card that could be swapped for a 64GB at some point
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I would be shocked if the internal memory was a MicroSD and not soldered to the board. It kind of defeats the purpose to make it non-removable and NOT give us the performance of a dedicated connection.
Hemlocke said:
I would be shocked if the internal memory was a MicroSD and not soldered to the board. It kind of defeats the purpose to make it non-removable and NOT give us the performance of a dedicated connection.
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Shocked or not, it's what they did with the HD7. I wouldn't be surprised at all. A good, high speed SD card?...you'd never know the difference
Whatever is the cheaper option. That is what they did. Can pretty much guarantee it.
Arthur Hucksake said:
Whatever is the cheaper option. That is what they did. Can pretty much guarantee it.
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From a diagnostics, servicing & repair point of view it would be much cheaper and easier if it was an SD card.
Not sure about manufacturing. Probably about even.
Just wondering if the only way to open up the One X is to remove the LCD screen? If yes then what's the point of knowing if it's a 32mb SD card? Is the average joe able to open it up anyway?
lukesky said:
Just wondering if the only way to open up the One X is to remove the LCD screen? If yes then what's the point of knowing if it's a 32mb SD card? Is the average joe able to open it up anyway?
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A) Curiosity.
B) This is not about the average Joe. The average Joe does not crack open his phone, or root it, or install custom ROMs, or visit xda-developers.com. The average Joe has an iPhone.
Average Joe
ozym said:
A) Curiosity.
B) This is not about the average Joe. The average Joe does not crack open his phone, or root or, or install custom ROMs, or visit xda-developers.com. The average Joe has an iPhone.
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do you not mean peeps with iphones are like sheep and scared to get a real phone LOL
Is there a doctor among us?
Put a HOX under X-ray (Turn it OFF first) and post a pic here.
We'll find out, if there is a memory card or something. Also, may be we'll see how to disassemble a HOX.
I think the HOX may be easier to disassemble that you might think.
I bought a gel skin case for mine which I take off fairly often because the HOX is so damn beautiful and nice to hold that it seems a crime to ruin it with a case.
Anyway, the case it quite a snug fit and I noticed when removing it that if I put my thumb on top of the polycarbonate just under the buttons at the bottom of the screen and firmly but gently flex it back I can snap the polycarbonate away from the screen by just a few millimetres. I can clearly see three little snaptabs sticking off the bottom of the screen that hold the polycarbonate in place. It snaps right back into place immediately.
I am too scared to try this right now but I think with further gentle pressure the whole outer casing would be levered away and you could lift all the innards out of the polycarbonate unibody.
There is clearly no "tool" access to the device so I assume that this is how it is assembled and disassembled.
BTW, here is a short video of the "opening" I mentioned above :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpBAupp8kKc
Sorry about the quality.
subscribed.
I will wait for a first brave soul to take it apart.
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BTW, here is a short video of the "opening" I mentioned above :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpBAupp8kKc
Sorry about the quality.
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Come on, open it, open it open it!
Foggy79 said:
Come on, open it, open it open it!
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Yeah, y'know, I think I'll leave that to someone else.
Maybe someone who's already bricked theirs or got a DOA.
Mine's too new and shiny
So maybe this brings hope, that this is not a throw away phone or a send back to HTC service centre senario. Hopefully the battery could be user replacable in a few years time, once third party batteries become available.
gives me hope too...
even if it's a Li-Po, probably third parties will make a bigger battery for it, if it's possible.. >=)
oh and, HOX, what a wonderful name =D xD
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Come on, open it, open it open it!
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if some one tell me that I can change the battery nothing will make me more happy
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I'd also like to know if the 32GB internal memory is actually a micro-SD card that could be swapped for a 64GB at some point
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The flash is eMMC and not SD.
Manufacturer ID=0x15
OEM ID=0x100
Date Manufactured=02/2012
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CbIP said:
Is there a doctor among us?
Put a HOX under X-ray (Turn it OFF first) and post a pic here.
We'll find out, if there is a memory card or something. Also, may be we'll see how to disassemble a HOX.
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We had a guy in the desire HD forum who did a xray of his DHD at work it looked awesome and loads used it as a wallpaper
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How much force did you use to get the results shown in the vid? I really want to open that One X..
Got a quote back from HTC to replace my shattered screen. The price for a new screen is £89. Total cost of my repair which included replacing the damaged back is £169. Ouch!
Get insurance or protection!
sebsal said:
Got a quote back from HTC to replace my shattered screen. The price for a new screen is £89. Total cost of my repair which included replacing the damaged back is £169. Ouch!
Get insurance or protection!
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How did you get that quote for a damaged screen? I was quoted £200 for the screen alone, other than the glass itself which is shattered it works perfectly.
Hope it won't start flickering in 1 week bro,l that screen replacement is probably from the "vanilla" batch.
If it's actually the screen that is the problem and not some other component....
Garbage phone. Garbage company.
RomNoR said:
Hope it won't start flickering in 1 week bro,l that screen replacement is probably from the "vanilla" batch.
If it's actually the screen that is the problem and not some other component....
Garbage phone. Garbage company.
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Why are you keeping it if it is a "garbage phone"
ste1164 said:
Why are you keeping it if it is a "garbage phone"
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Because it cost me 550€?!!
What kind of question is that?!
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Because it cost me 550€?!!
What kind of question is that?!
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you could recoup most of that cost on ebay if you are unable to return it for a refund, so a sensible question.
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you could recoup most of that cost on ebay if you are unable to return it for a refund, so a sensible question.
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That's my last resort.
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Because it cost me 550€?!!
What kind of question is that?!
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Why didn't you return it...?
DaveDesire said:
Why didn't you return it...?
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Because the flicker started about 2 days before the end of the return period.
And i thought it was software related because it started after the update.
RomNoR said:
Because the flicker started about 2 days before the end of the return period.
And i thought it was software related because it started after the update.
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If it's really an issue -
Warranty
RomNoR said:
Because the flicker started about 2 days before the end of the return period.
And i thought it was software related because it started after the update.
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Return it under the manufacturers warranty, no point keeping it if you don't get it repaired by them at their expense.
RomNoR said:
Hope it won't start flickering in 1 week bro,l that screen replacement is probably from the "vanilla" batch.
If it's actually the screen that is the problem and not some other component....
Garbage phone. Garbage company.
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It's not the display, it's either Teg3 physical anomalies or driver issues. Nvidia's drivers and low-level code are proprietary so HTC's dependent on them for a fix. It'll be fixed via updates; it took four on the Asus Prime to alleviate similar issues.
As for "garbage company," the One XL isn't having these issues so HTC's biggest fail was picking Nvidia's Teg3 for the non-LTE One X. It doesn't let them off the hook but I highly doubt they'd have made that choice knowing the issues it was going to create for their customers. Or released a flagship phone that was to be their salvation knowing a percentage were going to have such visible issues. It is odd that it wasn't caught in testing and that none of the professional reviewer's units had it.
As for 169GBP, Samsung charges 200GBP for a screen replacement on the SGS2 so it's not all that bad.
I paid R1300 for a screen replacement for my old SE K800i so screen replacements seem to be a pricey exercise.
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BarryH_GEG said:
It's not the display, it's either Teg3 physical anomalies or driver issues. Nvidia's drivers and low-level code are proprietary so HTC's dependent on them for a fix. It'll be fixed via updates; it took four on the Asus Prime to alleviate similar issues.
As for "garbage company," the One XL isn't having these issues so HTC's biggest fail was picking Nvidia's Teg3 for the non-LTE One X. It doesn't let them off the hook but I highly doubt they'd have made that choice knowing the issues it was going to create for their customers. Or released a flagship phone that was to be their salvation knowing a percentage were going to have such visible issues. It is odd that it wasn't caught in testing and that none of the professional reviewer's units had it.
As for 169GBP, Samsung charges 200GBP for a screen replacement on the SGS2 so it's not all that bad.
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and qualcomm for failing to finish their Adreno3x series
sebsal said:
Got a quote back from HTC to replace my shattered screen. The price for a new screen is £89. Total cost of my repair which included replacing the damaged back is £169. Ouch!
Get insurance or protection!
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And you could choose the screen you want? Acer or Sharp?
Didn't get a choice of screen, just a quotation breakdown. Screen totally shattered. They actually quoted £89 for that before VAT. £20 for labour. Also changing the back of the phone as it was scraped and the camera lens was damaged.
The £169 was for all that and the courier collection and return
sebsal said:
Didn't get a choice of screen, just a quotation breakdown. Screen totally shattered. They actually quoted £89 for that before VAT. £20 for labour. Also changing the back of the phone as it was scraped and the camera lens was damaged.
The £169 was for all that and the courier collection and return
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So basically, it it were a car, you totaled it.
phil112345 said:
How did you get that quote for a damaged screen? I was quoted £200 for the screen alone, other than the glass itself which is shattered it works perfectly.
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HTC don't quote until they see your phone. That's what they quoted me after they assessed it
myself11 said:
And you could choose the screen you want? Acer or Sharp?
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Is there an easy way to see which screen i have?
Thanks
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myself11 said:
And you could choose the screen you want? Acer or Sharp?
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Why is so many people saying "Acer or Sharp"? We don't know which companies made the screens for one x? Just because it was those two for Sensation doesn't mean One X has the same. Wasn't there a test before the phone came out that comfirmed IPS, and at the same time they said it was a samsung panel? (most likely the warmer one) and then I would guess that the other one is a LG. I believe this mostly becuase I know they are known for colder (and more color-correct) dispays and they acutally make 4.7" 720p ips-panels and also because the viewing angels are less good on the colder one, just like LG's usually are. But I don't know, no point in guessing. This just seem most logical, since I haven't even seen acer or sharp ips-panel in this size, in any resolution.
DanteGR said:
Is there an easy way to see which screen i have?
Thanks
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Yeah, you could "adb pull /proc/last_kmsg kmsg.txt" and in there it should say "panel_id=". All I know is "0x294000f" is the warm one (Samsung?) and "0x4940014" is the cold one (LG?).
I sent my t800 in for a screen repair had it exactly how I liked rooted, blisspop on backup and currently trying out ironman. All my settings, games, icons everything possible gone. Its back to nib. I'm relieved my device is like new but what's the point of them doing this? Plus I don't have a windows PC so getting root is a hassle. Sorry just annoyed
Moto X 2014
Well probably to be extra safe of making sure everything works. They mostly do that with every repair they do
DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
Well probably to be extra safe of making sure everything works. They mostly do that with every repair they do
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They could at least mention it when your setting up the repairs. Plus the tablet had rapid battery draw before and it still has it. There supposed to do a full diagnostics after repair
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Maybe they didn't send you your repaired device, but a refurbished one. This is quite common with electronics. Did you check serial/IMIE numbers?
I would asume that, too.
they always wipe for data protection ****
Venzent said:
Maybe they didn't send you your repaired device, but a refurbished one. This is quite common with electronics. Did you check serial/IMIE numbers?
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I thought about that but it has the same nick in the frame where I broke the screen. They might as well of sent me a refurb though
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Venzent said:
Maybe they didn't send you your repaired device, but a refurbished one. This is quite common with electronics. Did you check serial/IMIE numbers?
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Its the same device when I broke the screen I nicked the chassis and its still there. I actually wouldn't of mined a refurb all of mine have always looked nib.
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I wondered what you would say if the pictures taken with your tab of mrs Maduro78 would end up at HotXDAwife.com
HANSB57 said:
I wondered what you would say if the pictures taken with your tab of mrs Maduro78 would end up at HotXDAwife.com
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ROFL
HANSB57 said:
I wondered what you would say if the pictures taken with your tab of mrs Maduro78 would end up at HotXDAwife.com
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Lmaoo now that you mentioned it there were some pics on it that shouldn't be viewed lol. Im not with any of them anymore so screw it lol.
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I did send in my gs3 when it came out for repair, because the screen broke, and I asked the customer service people why they wiped the data, they gave me various reasons like ; I might get a refurbished one, they need to make sure the screen works and they run various tests. And for my own privacy protection so that no one intends to go thru my phone and gather data.
Hey guys.I'm new here and I'm a HTC10 user for the first time.Before this phone I used LG Nexus4 and P970.
I'm loving this device so far.The device is with me for 7-8 months.But last month it snowed here in Turkey and I was on my way to basketball match at night in the Arena.I saw this issue for first time at that night.Thought it's about cold weather(because it's metal body?).BTW I've got a Spigen's 2 pieced case.
Also this device has been already RMAd once because of screen popped out(glue was not strong enough I guess).
But this month I'm seeing it almost everyday.When I touch screen with a little pressure it's going away for a second and comes back or not(it's just random sometimes).Sometimes I can't even take photo because of randomness of this issue.Also there's a little white dot in the bottom right corner of screen.It appears at white backgrounds and it's brighter than other areas.This is also an issue for me.
Tomorrow I'll RMA my phone to local service in here.
Just wanted to let you guys now about this and ask what it is all about?
It was my first subject in the forums.So sorry if I'm on the wrong place and sorry about my english.It's just not that good
Here's the album for images.I can't add images to forum yet.Please put "." instead of "*"
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It has a lot of display problem. HTC 10 is flawed
Today I got the call from repair service.They said my device is repaired.Here's what's changed:
-Motherboard(New IMEI)
-Cpu (Dunno why)
-Lcd screen (From Sharp to Tianma)
Everything is perfect for now.Happy to get back on my musics with this phone and Hd598Cs. :highfive:
There's one thing I noticed because I used both LCD screens from Sharp and Tianma.
Sharp had a shadows(kinda look like it) on the side of panel.And Tianma has a yellow tint at bottom side of screen.Some guys said that It's glue and will go in time
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Hey guys.I'm new here and I'm a HTC10 user for the first time.Before this phone I used LG Nexus4 and P970.
I'm loving this device so far.The device is with me for 7-8 months.But last month it snowed here in Turkey and I was on my way to basketball match at night in the Arena.I saw this issue for first time at that night.Thought it's about cold weather(because it's metal body?).BTW I've got a Spigen's 2 pieced case.
Also this device has been already RMAd once because of screen popped out(glue was not strong enough I guess).
But this month I'm seeing it almost everyday.When I touch screen with a little pressure it's going away for a second and comes back or not(it's just random sometimes).Sometimes I can't even take photo because of randomness of this issue.Also there's a little white dot in the bottom right corner of screen.It appears at white backgrounds and it's brighter than other areas.This is also an issue for me.
Tomorrow I'll RMA my phone to local service in here.
Just wanted to let you guys now about this and ask what it is all about?
It was my first subject in the forums.So sorry if I'm on the wrong place and sorry about my english.It's just not that good
Here's the album for images.I can't add images to forum yet.Please put "." instead of "*"
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Sounds like they've repaired it rather than swap it out. A like for like would have been the best outcome for yourself.
dladz said:
Sounds like they've repaired it rather than swap it out. A like for like would have been the best outcome for yourself.
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Yeah I'm happy with the way of solution.
Because someguy in here(Turkey),got a swap report and waited for a new device about 3 months.Because our services gather all devices in together once in month and at that time there was no swap unit for the guy.So he just waited,waited and waited...
But here's the thing,if you're going to change mobo,cpu and LCD;why don't you just swap? Only things that aren't repaired probably the camera,speakers,antennas etc.
burakksglu said:
Yeah I'm happy with the way of solution.
Because someguy in here(Turkey),got a swap report and waited for a new device about 3 months.Because our services gather all devices in together once in month and at that time there was no swap unit for the guy.So he just waited,waited and waited...
But here's the thing,if you're going to change mobo,cpu and LCD;why don't you just swap? Only things that aren't repaired probably the camera,speakers,antennas etc.
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They look at the units creation date if it's BER then they'll swap it.
dladz said:
They look at the units creation date if it's BER then they'll swap it.
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It's FA65 Series.So it's probably May production.
burakksglu said:
It's FA65 Series.So it's probably May production.
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Released in April, I got mine on release day, could be a faulty batch. As you can't really communicate with htc directly (as in the tech who'll be looking at the phone) you have very little sway over what they do next.
It'd be interesting to see if they share notes with each other based on your case file, perhaps talking with them directly they can agree that a like for like replacement would be the most viable option moving forward. If not I'd say insurance would be the only other option, besides third party but at this point a patch up wouldn't fill me with confidence.
Sorry mate, not a lot more I can think of.
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It's FA65 Series.So it's probably May production.
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Any idea how I could identify mine?
Nvm, mine is a sharp.
You can identify it with the Dev check app. Not sure if that's what you already used.
dladz said:
Released in April, I got mine on release day, could be a faulty batch. As you can't really communicate with htc directly (as in the tech who'll be looking at the phone) you have very little sway over what they do next.
It'd be interesting to see if they share notes with each other based on your case file, perhaps talking with them directly they can agree that a like for like replacement would be the most viable option moving forward. If not I'd say insurance would be the only other option, besides third party but at this point a patch up wouldn't fill me with confidence.
Sorry mate, not a lot more I can think of.
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Any idea how I could identify mine?
Nvm, mine is a sharp.
You can identify it with the Dev check app. Not sure if that's what you already used.
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Yeah that's how I checked my screen.If you ask about serial number it was on the box or in the box.There was a sticker on my box when I bought.
And btw I got my phone back from repair last week.They repaired it quick,about 3 days.There's no problem but the yellow tint at bottom of screen.It's a common issue with Tianma,at least people say so.
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Yeah that's how I checked my screen.If you ask about serial number it was on the box or in the box.There was a sticker on my box when I bought.
And btw I got my phone back from repair last week.They repaired it quick,about 3 days.There's no problem but the yellow tint at bottom of screen.It's a common issue with Tianma,at least people say so.
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This the third? And theres a yellow tint? Sweet jesus you've not had much luck have you?
Sorry mate, but if that were me i'd be sending it back and asking for a new one, I'd cause hell over the phone with them. I'd make sure that the repair guys who are physically going to touch my device got the memo.
Really bad.
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This the third? And theres a yellow tint? Sweet jesus you've not had much luck have you?
Sorry mate, but if that were me i'd be sending it back and asking for a new one, I'd cause hell over the phone with them. I'd make sure that the repair guys who are physically going to touch my device got the memo.
Really bad.
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Well there's difference between UK Customer Services or HTC UK and HTC Turkey.For example: HTC Turkey says "You can replace it or get a reserve phone while yours is getting repaired,bla bla. But services say they'll give it to you if yours is not repaired after 10 work-days.Also HTC Turkey is not good at marketing,production or customer services.Some guys waited 3-6 months for replacement unit.
I'm using the same device but first time screen popped out from bottom left and changed.Also back button light was very dim than the other one.Then there was this screen problems at imgur album appeared,showed line like artifacts and white dot at bottom right(That's white dot is also common in a lot of users).Screen,mobo and CPU changed but still with the same metal body(I know it because there's a tiny dent at the body).
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Well there's difference between UK Customer Services or HTC UK and HTC Turkey.For example: HTC Turkey says "You can replace it or get a reserve phone while yours is getting repaired,bla bla. But services say they'll give it to you if yours is not repaired after 10 work-days.Also HTC Turkey is not good at marketing,production or customer services.Some guys waited 3-6 months for replacement unit.
I'm using the same device but first time screen popped out from bottom left and changed.Also back button light was very dim than the other one.Then there was this screen problems at imgur album appeared,showed line like artifacts and white dot at bottom right(That's white dot is also common in a lot of users).Screen,mobo and CPU changed but still with the same metal body(I know it because there's a tiny dent at the body).
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Appreciate different regions may have different levels of customer service, even though I strongly disagree with this.
Perhaps a complain to htc global? Explaining your predicament?
I'm not sure mate,
Hi there,
today I dropped my phone on the street and the front glass got broken. The phone is still fully working. Touchscreen and everything else works without problems.
A couple of months ago I changed the front glass of a Samsung Galaxy S4 with all the necessary stuff, e.g. loca glue. For the first trial the result was acceptable. No reading the other threads:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3522863
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3592043
most of the posters don't recommend the replacement of the front glass. On ebay I can find both only the frontglass (about 10€) and the full suited display (about 135€). If I take an offer from china, the price would lower to 65€. Another option would be to send the phone to Oneplus and let those guys repair it.
Now the decisions I have to made:
Just buying the front glass: Would be an option, if it is the same difficulty like the Samsung phones. But I've found only one Youtube Tutorial. At 1:45 he puts something on the screen, but not sure if it's clue or just something to clean.
Buying a display from China: for about 65€ would be also ok. This can take up to 6 weeks of shipping. And in some forums I've read the quality should be much lower than the original parts from Oneplus. Does anyone have any experience about this?
Sending to Oneplus ist the last option. But this depends on the price. I opened a ticket and now I'm waiting for their offer.
What would you recommend? Has anybody changed the frontglass and can tell me about the success?
musv said:
Hi there,
today I dropped my phone on the street and the front glass got broken. The phone is still fully working. Touchscreen and everything else works without problems.
A couple of months ago I changed the front glass of a Samsung Galaxy S4 with all the necessary stuff, e.g. loca glue. For the first trial the result was acceptable. No reading the other threads:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3522863
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3592043
most of the posters don't recommend the replacement of the front glass. On ebay I can find both only the frontglass (about 10€) and the full suited display (about 135€). If I take an offer from china, the price would lower to 65€. Another option would be to send the phone to Oneplus and let those guys repair it.
Now the decisions I have to made:
Just buying the front glass: Would be an option, if it is the same difficulty like the Samsung phones. But I've found only one Youtube Tutorial. At 1:45 he puts something on the screen, but not sure if it's clue or just something to clean.
Buying a display from China: for about 65€ would be also ok. This can take up to 6 weeks of shipping. And in some forums I've read the quality should be much lower than the original parts from Oneplus. Does anyone have any experience about this?
Sending to Oneplus ist the last option. But this depends on the price. I opened a ticket and now I'm waiting for their offer.
What would you recommend? Has anybody changed the frontglass and can tell me about the success?
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Open the ticket mate. No fuss. You'll get your device going in maximum 2 weeks. I tried replacing the glass myself and failed, I cracked the screen half way through...
Buying from eBay... Idk, but if people say they're not original, why Risk? Then again there's the struggle of doing it yourself.
The cheapest and safest is to send it to ONEPLUS.
Cheers
musv said:
Hi there,
today I dropped my phone on the street and the front glass got broken. The phone is still fully working. Touchscreen and everything else works without problems.
A couple of months ago I changed the front glass of a Samsung Galaxy S4 with all the necessary stuff, e.g. loca glue. For the first trial the result was acceptable. No reading the other threads:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3522863
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3592043
most of the posters don't recommend the replacement of the front glass. On ebay I can find both only the frontglass (about 10€) and the full suited display (about 135€). If I take an offer from china, the price would lower to 65€. Another option would be to send the phone to Oneplus and let those guys repair it.
Now the decisions I have to made:
Just buying the front glass: Would be an option, if it is the same difficulty like the Samsung phones. But I've found only one Youtube Tutorial. At 1:45 he puts something on the screen, but not sure if it's clue or just something to clean.
Buying a display from China: for about 65€ would be also ok. This can take up to 6 weeks of shipping. And in some forums I've read the quality should be much lower than the original parts from Oneplus. Does anyone have any experience about this?
Sending to Oneplus ist the last option. But this depends on the price. I opened a ticket and now I'm waiting for their offer.
What would you recommend? Has anybody changed the frontglass and can tell me about the success?
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I have replaced hundreds of screens in devices and for the most part it is cheaper and far easier then anything else.
Im about to replace my USB port myself as soon as my tool kit gets here on Monday.
I would never send a device to the OEM to be fixed. It will cost you twice as much plus the time without a device is just stupid.
I have always trusted these people with all the stuff I need to repair. Never trust some random Youtube video.
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Oneplus+3+Cracked+Screen+Replacement/76509
zelendel said:
I have replaced hundreds of screens in devices and for the most part it is cheaper and far easier then anything else.
Im about to replace my USB port myself as soon as my tool kit gets here on Monday.
I would never send a device to the OEM to be fixed. It will cost you twice as much plus the time without a device is just stupid.
I have always trusted these people with all the stuff I need to repair. Never trust some random Youtube video.
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Oneplus+3+Cracked+Screen+Replacement/76509
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Didn't realize how expensive it is to replace the screen, I hope I never break mine!
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Didn't realize how expensive it is to replace the screen, I hope I never break mine!
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You could find a cheaper knock off im sure but I hold a simple believe when it comes to electronics. You get what you pay for. You buy cheap and you get cheap.
The USB port was like 4 bucks with 25 dollars shipping lol.
zelendel said:
You could find a cheaper knock off im sure but I hold a simple believe when it comes to electronics. You get what you pay for. You buy cheap and you get cheap.
The USB port was like 4 bucks with 25 dollars shipping lol.
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That's been my general experience as well, with probably the exception of Intel CPUs. Got my 1700X and is better for building than a 7700K or 8700K for almost half the price.
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That's been my general experience as well, with probably the exception of Intel CPUs. Got my 1700X and is better for building than a 7700K or 8700K for almost half the price.
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Yeah sometimes you find a good deal. Rare as it maybe.
Got an answer from Oneplus:
Screen: EUR 57.20
Fingerprint Sensor: EUR 12.60
Labor: EUR 18.50
Vat: 23%
Total: EUR 108.61
Not sure, if there are any shippig costs to be added.
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Got an answer from Oneplus:
Screen: EUR 57.20
Fingerprint Sensor: EUR 12.60
Labor: EUR 18.50
Vat: 23%
Total: EUR 108.61
Not sure, if there are any shippig costs to be added.
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57 Euros doesn't sound bad actually especially if it's the regular screen.
zelendel said:
I have replaced hundreds of screens in devices and for the most part it is cheaper and far easier then anything else.
Im about to replace my USB port myself as soon as my tool kit gets here on Monday.
I would never send a device to the OEM to be fixed. It will cost you twice as much plus the time without a device is just stupid.
I have always trusted these people with all the stuff I need to repair. Never trust some random Youtube video.
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Oneplus+3+Cracked+Screen+Replacement/76509
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What? It may suck to send your device away but why are you saying they charge you twice as much? That's misinformation. I sent mine and it only cost 80£ (labour and shipping included). Where can you buy an original display for 80 quid? Even the Knock offs from eBay cost more than that.
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What? It may suck to send your device away but why are you saying they charge you twice as much? That's misinformation. I sent mine and it only cost 80£ (labour and shipping included). Where can you buy an original display for 80 quid? Even the Knock offs from eBay cost more than that.
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You are not adding in the cost of buying g another disposable device to use for the weeks your device is gone. That's for you. Do you know how much it would cost from the US for a repair?
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57 Euros doesn't sound bad actually especially if it's the regular screen.
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Ok, I created a repair request on my Oneplus account.
musv said:
Ok, I created a repair request on my Oneplus account.
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Great! The price surprised me. When my LG V10 died I sent it in thinking it was going to be a free repair for the bootloop issue.. $400 USD to replace motherboard. **** that lol
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Great! The price surprised me. When my LG V10 died I sent it in thinking it was going to be a free repair for the bootloop issue.. $400 USD to replace motherboard. **** that lol
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That's the issue is being in the states. It will always be a lot more expencive coming from there then from anywhere in Europe.
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That's the issue is being in the states. It will always be a lot more expencive coming from there then from anywhere in Europe.
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Repair center was in Kentucky, and I live in Connecticut LG just jacks their prices for some reason
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Repair center was in Kentucky, and I live in Connecticut LG just jacks their prices for some reason
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Wow that is just crazy. Enjoying the weather I sent back home?
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Wow that is just crazy. Enjoying the weather I sent back home?
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Yep! Not gonna pay $400 to repair a device that is literally $100 something on Ebay or Swappa, and I am definitely not going to pay $400 for a device that is guaranteed going to bootloop again in only a years time. So I spent $300 and bought a new OP3. Originally got the V10 because as someone coming from IOS, I automatically thought all Android phones could be unlocked and rooted with ease, with some o them sweet custom ROMs. This guy didn't do his research and ended up with using LG's, horrible, horrible (I cannot stress this enough) software. Not to mention the extra thick layer of AT&T bloat behind it. I don't really care about the hardware in a phone, as long as its good enough to have the software run good.
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Yep! Not gonna pay $400 to repair a device that is literally $100 something on Ebay or Swappa, and I am definitely not going to pay $400 for a device that is guaranteed going to bootloop again in only a years time. So I spent $300 and bought a new OP3. Originally got the V10 because as someone coming from IOS, I automatically thought all Android phones could be unlocked and rooted with ease, with some o them sweet custom ROMs. This guy didn't do his research and ended up with using LG's, horrible, horrible (I cannot stress this enough) software. Not to mention the extra thick layer of AT&T bloat behind it. I don't really care about the hardware in a phone, as long as its good enough to have the software run good.
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I hear you there. I had a g2 for a while. Then moved to the nexus but the 6 had issues dealing with the cold. So got the 1+3 for a steal from a dev. To be honest. I wanted to hate it because the CEO is an idiot. But other then some crappy BT issues when on a weak wifi connection. (licensing issues I'm sure) and the fact it won't work with my smart watch. I really can't complain about about.
I replaced my Motherboard and Battery by sending it to Oneplus. I do live in the EU so that could be a big difference. But a DHL driver picked it up on Monday. And I got it back the same week on Friday fully repaired without additional costs. A screen replacement here costs about €100 which is not expensive at all.. The problem mainly is that original parts are very rare and mostly fake.
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I replaced my Motherboard and Battery by sending it to Oneplus. I do live in the EU so that could be a big difference. But a DHL driver picked it up on Monday. And I got it back the same week on Friday fully repaired without additional costs. A screen replacement here costs about €100 which is not expensive at all.. The problem mainly is that original parts are very rare and mostly fake.
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I used DHL for the first time Getting the USB port. Ordered it before Xmas and got it 2 weeks later. I was impressed with DHL as they went out of their way to make sure I got the package.