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Build quality = annoying

hey guys i really like the gnex but the build quality isn't really good
the backcover crunches in the near of the camera
and today i experienced another quality issue after 10 days of using the phone really carefully the bottom of the phone clatters when i push
for such a expensive phone it's really disappointing
is it just me or somebody else noticed that

Just you. Mine is fine.
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No problem with mine or my fiance's.
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aras1 said:
hey guys i really like the gnex but the build quality isn't really good
the backcover crunches in the near of the camera
and today i experienced another quality issue after 10 days of using the phone really carefully the bottom of the phone clatters when i push
for such a expensive phone it's really disappointing
is it just me or somebody else noticed that
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Yeah there is a soft spot below the camera where it slightly pushes in. I think it is because of the design of the back cover
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Mines fine, though the back cover seems to be fairly flimsy, definitely will get a case.

Use a bit of tape
I also noticed there is some space under the batery cover around the camera. It produced annoying noices when making a call so I just put on some small strips of tape. Problem solved.

ploetietoe said:
I also noticed there is some space under the batery cover around the camera. It produced annoying noices when making a call so I just put on some small strips of tape. Problem solved.
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Good idea. I will do the same.

i guess the gap is important to release the heat at the top part during data usage
after applying tape.. dont you have heat issues?

No heat problem
The space between the cover and the body is really small. A few single tape strips at the right place prevent the cover from moving. No heat problems at all.

wayneb02 said:
Yeah there is a soft spot below the camera where it slightly pushes in. I think it is because of the design of the back cover
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Mine does this if I don't have the rear cover installed correctly. It still has a TINY amount of push, but less than a mm. You can't notice it unless you look really close to it while pushing.

cruxidex said:
i guess the gap is important to release the heat at the top part during data usage
after applying tape.. dont you have heat issues?
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Good point, tape may become super-stuck-melted-on after a good round of video watching or game playing.

I've had to swap my Nexus for another one when my vibration motor started making weird noises. When my phone would vibrate, it would also come along with an annoying hum like a screw was loose or something.
Only had the phone for a week before that started happening.

I have the extended battery cover and it creaks really bad. My volume rocker is also loose and rattles. I am going to Verizon tomorrow to see if I can find a unit that is more solid.
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Mine is solid as a rock. No creaking, no soft spots. I have a spare battery and swap it out once in a wile so I take the cover on and off a few times a week. It may just be that it's not sitting right.
Best way I have found is to start at the bottom work your way up one side then down the other. If any clips are missed or not sitting right it will feel cheap. Once they are all clipped properly, it's as solid as can be.
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+ 1 to gnex build quality, not quite the heft of the n1 but it is as solid can be for a plastic phone.
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I actually prefer the light weight plastic that samsung builds thier devices with. Look into a motorola or iphone if you want the battleship feel.

My post in this thread explains what that nose on the back cover is and how I fixed it on my phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399210

@rbiter said:
+ 1 to gnex build quality, not quite the heft of the n1 but it is as solid can be for a plastic phone.
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I will admit.. this phone in the shell of a Nexus One.. mmmm.

aras1 said:
hey guys i really like the gnex but the build quality isn't really good
the backcover crunches in the near of the camera
and today i experienced another quality issue after 10 days of using the phone really carefully the bottom of the phone clatters when i push
for such a expensive phone it's really disappointing
is it just me or somebody else noticed that
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I don't have any problems with mine at all, maybe try a different back cover? (Many on eBay) Also is your. Back cover on all the way?
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S III Durability

Hi folks
I'm considering getting the S III but am not sure about the screen durability as i've heard a lot of mixed reviews. How durable is it? Looking at some break tests on youtube suggests that the screen is a lot more sensitive as compared to other phone. Is that true?
btw, what is a good case for this device ?
Thanks!

denny_1986 said:
Hi folks
I'm considering getting the S III but am not sure about the screen durability as i've heard a lot of mixed reviews. How durable is it? Looking at some break tests on youtube suggests that the screen is a lot more sensitive as compared to other phone. Is that true?
btw, what is a good case for this device ?
Thanks!
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I dunno if this counts, but I keep dropping mine and the only damage so far is a little scratching on the corner of the outer plastic bezel when I dropped it once pretty hard on some rough tar. I haven't seen any other blemishes on the case, and so far no scratching at all on the glass. I loved my Nexus One, but the glass on that scratched pretty easy just sitting in my pocket. Not so with the SIII, no scratches at all on the glass in the 3 mo I've had the phone.
I don't have a case for it.

Bigger the screen... The easier its going to break. Simple.

SiNJiN76 said:
Bigger the screen... The easier its going to break. Simple.
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+1 but on the flip side I always baby my phones and with the sgs3 its slim and fits in the pocket just fine. So no issues here for me and this awesome screen.. I highly recommend it to you.
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The gorilla glass on this phone is garbage. ive never dropped a phone and a couple of weeks ago i slid it into my pocket and my pocket was broken. It fell like 2 inches from the ground on to pavement and wrecked the display and the bezel is all dinged up. gonna fix the display and get rid of it
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kobe4rings said:
The gorilla glass on this phone is garbage. ive never dropped a phone and a couple of weeks ago i slid it into my pocket and my pocket was broken. It fell like 2 inches from the ground on to pavement and wrecked the display and the bezel is all dinged up. gonna fix the display and get rid of it
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Similar experience...phone dropped from my pocket while sitting, landed on the corner, cracked screen...probably hit the weak spot on the phone, regardless, shouldn't break that easily IMO..

It is not durable at all compared to my previous phones (gs2, hd2) if you drop it there will be serious cosmetic damage. The plastic is extremely soft.
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Get an Otter Box, you pay that much for a phone then spend an extra 50 bucks to keep it safe.

Get a case if your gonna pick up the GS3... its a beautiful phone but you need to make sure you can protect it... I dropped my phone 4 times since I got it and thank God I bought a case for it. If I didn't have one, then my screen would have been shattered already
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Op, keep in mind all these guys who broke their displays are a small percentage of a whole.
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yea that's why i'm hesitant in buying it (3 actually). The issue seems widespread and if it is a case of bigger screen then it is a serious design flaw or maybe a manufacturing flaw. At this point im probably going to put off buying this phone but let's see if things change

Snook321 said:
Get a case if your gonna pick up the GS3... its a beautiful phone but you need to make sure you can protect it... I dropped my phone 4 times since I got it and thank God I bought a case for it. If I didn't have one, then my screen would have been shattered already
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What case did you buy? What do you like and dislike about it?

Do not have it yet, but Im going for the otterbox defender. Only negative I have heard from some is that the built-in screen protector lacks a bit in terms of looks on screen. Can always remove that tho.

RebDovid said:
What case did you buy? What do you like and dislike about it?
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I just bought the generic case from T-Mobile store... its grey. I mean its okay. It gets the job done but I'm looking to get the seidio case with kickstand. I just found that on the top left hand corner of my phone, I have a tiny dent on the side... its irritating the hell outta me but I only see it when I take the case off... guess it could be worse...
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papabear said:
Do not have it yet, but Im going for the otterbox defender. Only negative I have heard from some is that the built-in screen protector lacks a bit in terms of looks on screen. Can always remove that tho.
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The built-in screen protector makes the display look cheap.
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I feel like the S II was way more durable. But that's why I bought insurance for this phone. Never had insurance on any other device. And the fact that I have an extended battery and there really aren't any good cases for extended batteries made me get the insurance.
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It's a phone and it uses glass, it doesn't matter what phone it is if your looking at Youtube and their hitting it with a hammer or dragging a razor over the screen then it's gonna do as expected. It's almost comical that people do these tests considering you spend money on the phone you should be responsible for it and take care of it. Accidents happen and the carriers know this so instead take care of your property, it doesn't matter who made it or what some moron with a hammer says.

all that is fine but generally speaking one does expect some level of durability for a device that costs upwards of $700 dollars, specially if the company is touting the latest and greatest gorilla glass 2 as one of the main features of the phone. Cellphones break when dropped, everyone should know that. But the amount of complaints i've come across regarding the S III and the different ways the screen is getting damaged is quite abnormal to say the least.
Anyway, i'm still debating whether i should pass on this phone or go for it. Anything new coming up in the coming weeks?

denny_1986 said:
all that is fine but generally speaking one does expect some level of durability for a device that costs upwards of $700 dollars, specially if the company is touting the latest and greatest gorilla glass 2 as one of the main features of the phone. Cellphones break when dropped, everyone should know that. But the amount of complaints i've come across regarding the S III and the different ways the screen is getting damaged is quite abnormal to say the least.
Anyway, i'm still debating whether i should pass on this phone or go for it. Anything new coming up in the coming weeks?
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You never hear the whole story either when people give these reviews, "I had it in my pocket and the screen cracked" turns into I was drunk and fell down the stairs.
I still have all of my devices in perfect shape and it all comes down to how well someone takes care of their things. If your gonna carry the phone in your pocket with your car keys then its gonna happen, I see it all the time and like you said at $700.00 you should act like it's worth it. You want an honest opinion on the device? It's worth every penny but the one thing that would make me warm and fuzzy about it is if HTC built the body. It still feels solid but theres nothing like a well built frame like you would find on the One S or X. No other device comes close to the functionality and multitasking that this one does and I own 8 myself (different devices not all cells.)
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yup the One X is really nice too. Too bad t-mobile doesn't carry it.
I'm going to call t-mobile again and see if i could get a better deal on the S iii's than what they offered me ($179 per phone)

privacy screen protectors despised ? Poll!

Takin a poll on screen protector preferences for the note 2 ,and mainly how the privacys are nice but jack up the screen quality, if not for the pesky cross lines that angle across lcd they would be ok, Seems yeda is a popular brand that presents this .... Any makers of a clearer cleaner Privacy screen protector?
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Ive tried about 4 differerent privacy screen brand and all have a slight issue. Clears way to go.... unless your going to like f4p in public or are on some secret mission noone cares enough to spy on what your doing on phone.
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I personally hate screen protectors in general. It totally crappifies a screen. Why don't you try going for a software solution like Screen Filter?

HAGZ Screen Barrier....might help
We make screen protectors in Southern California from HD Japanese film, but not privacy filters yet. Working on it.
They come with a 3 year warranty; don't bubble up over time. Easy to install and will not peel off. More info on our website Hagzinc. Also available on Amazon and Sears.
Thanks...

Since ive posted ive torn off my privacy protector and canned it.
Probably just get an hd zagg
I Only use them to protect in pocket use from quarters Pennys and miscellaneous pocket junk that could scratch screen
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boodies said:
I personally hate screen protectors in general. It totally crappifies a screen. Why don't you try going for a software solution like Screen Filter?
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I agree. I am not a fan. I like the flip cover the Note 2 for protecting the screen while in my pocket. My wife on the other hand, puts a screen protector on her phones the minute they come out of the box. She normally gets a lot more for her phones when she sells them but oh well.

I can't go with out some form of screen protector mine has already saved a ton of scratches off mine. But the privacy ones jack things up to much .
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What do you have in your pockets? Screws and nails?
I've not used a screen protector on all my android phones, including ones without gorilla glass. I've never had scratch issues.
Just need to dedicate one pocket specifically for phone and all other stuff in the other pocket.

Aria807 said:
What do you have in your pockets? Screws and nails?
I've not used a screen protector on all my android phones, including ones without gorilla glass. I've never had scratch issues.
Just need to dedicate one pocket specifically for phone and all other stuff in the other pocket.
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Yeah, I think we might be the few. I'm super careful and also put the phone in my pocket facing me (always make sure nothing else in there). Seems to do a great job of keeping all the smudges off. ( I dont have much to begin with but) I seriously can't imagine putting anything on the beautiful screen. But I think for a lot of people who don't pay much attention to these kind of stuff, maybe the protection is worth it. Certainly beats scratches.

I just bought the new glass version from sphein 'sp' i got on a discount from 36 something and paid 21. Its not a film, its 9h hardened glass. Its the best money I have ever spent on screen protection. It really feels like going bareback.
One of the biggest plus's is you wont see single finger print, no sumges, no glare like bareback. The edges are rounded unlike my buddies glass version. His was the first I had ever felt and had to have one. I just didn't know my version had the rounded edges which makes a great deal of "feel" difference and doesn't snag in you pocket like his does. I would say if you can afford it then its atleast worth trying.
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Aria807 said:
What do you have in your pockets? Screws and nails?
I've not used a screen protector on all my android phones, including ones without gorilla glass. I've never had scratch issues.
Just need to dedicate one pocket specifically for phone and all other stuff in the other pocket.
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This!
I dedicate one pocket for phone as well and have never had a scratch that my naked eye could make out. I have had quite a few Android phones over last few years as well.
I do immediately put a case on it though.
Fancy pants Note ||

I don't know how people can get by dedicating a pocket just to a phone.
What about a pen and pad, smokes and lighter, gun and ammo, keys, wallet, sunglasses, knife, not to mention charging cable and adapter...and those are just basic never-leave-home without it essentials?
I love privacy protectors but haven't found one for the note 2 yet. I frequently have to report on people next to or near me and they should not be seeing what I am writing, that is between them and hr, not them and I.
I also need to make adjustments to cad drawings supplied by clients which they should not be privy to, as they are internal company documents at that point. If the client is standing right there, how else to manage that?
Frequently I have to use my MyTouch 4G Slide phone for these things since it still has a privacy protector on it.

Blue6IX said:
I don't know how people can get by dedicating a pocket just to a phone.
What about a pen and pad, smokes and lighter, gun and ammo, keys, wallet, sunglasses, knife, not to mention charging cable and adapter...and those are just basic never-leave-home without it essentials?
I love privacy protectors but haven't found one for the note 2 yet. I frequently have to report on people next to or near me and they should not be seeing what I am writing, that is between them and hr, not them and I.
I also need to make adjustments to cad drawings supplied by clients which they should not be privy to, as they are internal company documents at that point. If the client is standing right there, how else to manage that?
Frequently I have to use my MyTouch 4G Slide phone for these things since it still has a privacy protector on it.
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yeah i dunno where you live to need to carry around gun, ammo, and a knife O_O ... anyways, use a car charger and you won't have to carry around a cable/adapter and i'd just stick the rest of your other things in a backpack ... or something. keys, phone, and wallet are really what i just keep on me.

I just ordered one and cant wait to get it... this phone catches peoples eyes and i hate it when theyre reading my emails and texts etc..
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casperi said:
I just bought the new glass version from sphein 'sp' i got on a discount from 36 something and paid 21. Its not a film, its 9h hardened glass. Its the best money I have ever spent on screen protection. It really feels like going bareback.
One of the biggest plus's is you wont see single finger print, no sumges, no glare like bareback. The edges are rounded unlike my buddies glass version. His was the first I had ever felt and had to have one. I just didn't know my version had the rounded edges which makes a great deal of "feel" difference and doesn't snag in you pocket like his does. I would say if you can afford it then its atleast worth trying.
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Can i get a link
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lojak29 said:
Since ive posted ive torn off my privacy protector and canned it.
Probably just get an hd zagg
I Only use them to protect in pocket use from quarters Pennys and miscellaneous pocket junk that could scratch screen
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I've always used Zagg, and been using the hd version since it came out. I think that they are the best out there
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So i just recieved my privacy guard. I can say i love the way it feels and the thickness. Also that no one can see what im doong
But i did notice some color distortion and that the screen gets a little blurry. But i really dont care. I love it. Its what i have been waiting for
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Spen won't work on any I've tried and I've spent hundreds on different brands. They're all crap for this phone. I've had it almost a year no screen protector and zero scratches. So no more wasted cash
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Should I get the Nexus 5X

Hello, before I start, I would like to state it is my first time on XDA forums, so hello everyone! I would like to get a Nexus 5X, however I am scared it is not durable enough. Since I am living in a location where it's hard to get fixed or really expensive, I want to know if it is worth getting. If I shouldn't, what should alternative should I get that has a finger-print scanner and stock or bloatware free Android?

IPhone ? Just kidding. I find it's a good phone. Durable ? If you drop it on concrete from 2 meters it will break, like all phones. Buy a good case which covers the edge of the screen, and a explosion glass and you will be fine.
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Yes get one and a glass screen protector and supcase. Either that or wait for the one +3. That looks like a killer device if the rumored $300 price tag is true. But honestly I love my 5x.

Wout2426 said:
IPhone ? Just kidding. I find it's a good phone. Durable ? If you drop it on concrete from 2 meters it will break, like all phones. Buy a good case which covers the edge of the screen, and a explosion glass and you will be fine.
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Yes get one and a glass screen protector and supcase. Either that or wait for the one +3. That looks like a killer device if the rumored $300 price tag is true. But honestly I love my 5x.
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What?!? No way would I ever get an iPhone! They are definitely not durable! I cannot remember a single Apple device that I owned that didn't wreck! No joke, I'm serious. Anyway, what I mean is, is it possible to get battery problems or those kind of problems, that is what I mean. Let's say I'm using it and I drop it. What's the chance that it will break? And what is more durable, the 2013 Nexus 7 or the Nexus 5X.?
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I love the 5x, no need for a screen protector.. why do you think we have gorilla glass on our phones these days? I love the ringke case though, awesome feel and look.
Simply just use a case and don't drop it..
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Pollie81 said:
I love the 5x, no need for a screen protector.. why do you think we have gorilla glass on our phones these days? I love the ringke case though, awesome feel and look.
Simply just use a case and don't drop it..
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This. Though i would say dont drop it, 5x is too sexy for a case. If i would ever buy one it would be the original folio of 5x. It sells for 15usd in ebay from china and its quite sexy too

Pollie81 said:
I love the 5x, no need for a screen protector.. why do you think we have gorilla glass on our phones these days? I love the ringke case though, awesome feel and look.
Simply just use a case and don't drop it..
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Gorilla glass is great, but not exactly scratch proof. You generally don't get deep scratches easily, but you will likely get fine scratches and potentially worse if it drops onto something even if it doesn't crack.

That's why i love my Ringke case so much, it's still looks just like a Nexus 5x. And gorilla glass indeed can get some minor scratches but those are really fine.. most cases have a little upstanding edge to protect the screen. For me this is the perfect combo but of course there's no harm in using a screen protector. I just don't use them anymore..

MrTechNews123 said:
Hello, before I start, I would like to state it is my first time on XDA forums, so hello everyone! I would like to get a Nexus 5X, however I am scared it is not durable enough. Since I am living in a location where it's hard to get fixed or really expensive, I want to know if it is worth getting. If I shouldn't, what should alternative should I get that has a finger-print scanner and stock or bloatware free Android?
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Have you decided on what your choice is?
Personally, the 5x is great with the fingerprint id, but the 2GB RAM is killing me. Too much lag and the battery, for me, is horrible and I hardly use the damn thing. Facebook isn't installed nor a weather app. It's proven to be really frustrating after 8 months of use.
I just did a factory reset tonight to see if it would fix my issues but it didn't. Also I never rooted this.
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2gb is more then enough for me, the phones uses average 1-1,1 gb of RAM. Battery is also very good, i can get 4 hours SOT easily.
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I am also thinking of buying a Nexus 5x. This thread should help me making an opinion, too.
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2gb is more then enough for me, the phones uses average 1-1,1 gb of RAM. Battery is also very good, i can get 4 hours SOT easily.
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That's what you think now but there's so many background processes running that my used ram averages at 1.7gb according to system panel (paid version). I honestly can't stop these running processes.
That's why my phone is lagging so much plus the battery is draining right before my eyes.
Don't get me wrong, I really like this phone but these annoyances add up.
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VOLTAGEROCK said:
That's what you think now but there's so many background processes running that my used ram averages at 1.7gb according to system panel (paid version). I honestly can't stop these running processes.
That's why my phone is lagging so much plus the battery is draining right before my eyes.
Don't get me wrong, I really like this phone but these annoyances add up.
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And there is a chance only your particular piece is messed up and not all nexus 5x are?
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VOLTAGEROCK said:
That's what you think now but there's so many background processes running that my used ram averages at 1.7gb according to system panel (paid version). I honestly can't stop these running processes.
That's why my phone is lagging so much plus the battery is draining right before my eyes.
Don't get me wrong, I really like this phone but these annoyances add up.
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I understand but I'm using it for a few months now and never have any issues with it. I also did check my ram usage on my previous phone to determine if 2gb is enough for me, and it is.
Maybe it's because I'm running custom roms and kernels i don't know, i also use it for work so i have quite a few apps installed.
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Wasim625 said:
And there is a chance only your particular piece is messed up and not all nexus 5x are?
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Definitely can be my device only.
I'm in the process of getting Google to warranty this. That's why I never rooted it. For some reason I had this weird feeling something would go wrong on this device!
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I'm not getting it anymore. It's not worth the risk. I'm thinking, should I get the LG G4 or Sony Xperia Z3+ (Z4)? I don't really care about fingerprint sensors anymore. What is the better phone in general? Also, is there any kind of stock Android ROM for these phones?
I can say something though. If you're living in a country that the Nexus devices aren't popular, don't get any of them. It's not worth going so far to fix it if it wrecks, then to have to play a high amount for it.

edit: Never mind

Just picked up a new 5x for $199 with Fi, should be here tomorrow

oneplus 3 looks pretty good too at this point now that it's out.
If you have a 5X already it's likely not worth the upgrade, but if you don't it looks pretty solid.
still, for a tiny bit more the N6P is also amazing.

I just hooked up the warrantied refurbished Nexus 5X this morning. So far so good. I'm just making sure everything that didn't work before is now working before I send my phone back.
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Will the 2nd batch will have an improved glass screen?

Do you think Samsung will insist on a better screen re scratching and improve the screen in production. Idealy offering a recall to existing customets
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Do you think Samsung will insist on a better screen re scratching and improve the screen in production. Idealy offering a recall to existing customets
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likely not...they alll will come with gorilla 5

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Do you think Samsung will insist on a better screen re scratching and improve the screen in production. Idealy offering a recall to existing customets
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Not until hell freezes over ...

Hasn't been proven there's a problem yet. One screen doesn't nearly warrant a recall.
That said, Samsung never once claimed the Note 7 would be more scratch resistant. They did say Gorilla Glass 5 was used, but I believe they focused on the shatter resistance.
In other words, even if more evidence comes to light that GG5 is less scratch-resistant, don't expect anything
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Misleading title
The title of this thread is misleading. It seems to assert that the 2nd batch WILL have an improved glass screen.

Nice click bait title. Have we determined anything's wrong with the screen as it currently stands? I've seen the JerryRigEverything video but is everyone here really willing to turn their opinions over to a single YouTube publisher? I've seen scratched floor models (possibly pre-production based on the build quality) with no history of how they got scratched. And I've seen people here who have dropped their phones and the glass cracked. There are dozens of examples of the latter in the forums of all Samsung's glass-backed phones. I've also read all Corning released about the composition of GG5 and comparison testing (in controlled environments [unlike YouTube videos]) they've done between GG4 and GG5. I don't react to fear mongering so I don't know that GG5 on my Note7 is need of "improvement."