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One X Build Quality Issues

Decided to start to start a new thread for people to discuss any build quality problems with the One X as I feel a little underwhelmed with mine. The power button doesn't seem to have any feedback click and only seems to register input if you press it hard, the screen surround has a bit of excess plastic sticking out on the top left side that I keep catching my finger on and the phone flexes and creaks when pressure is applied in certain areas (when held to my ear during a conversation creaks like an old bed!).
Is anyone else getting these problems? I might send it back as the creaking during phone calls is driving me nuts :/

good idea ill post this here too
just wondering anyone with the white version suffering from suspected hardware/build quality problems?
maybe they rushed the grey we didn't even see the final retail version until very late

hamdir said:
just wondering anyone with the white version suffering from suspected hardware/build quality problems?
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Wondering the same.. I intend on ordering a white one once this douche finally pays for my Note.

The build quality issues I have are with the white version.

ok colors theory seems off
now, build, anyone with an Asian version with issues?

Well picked mine up today and up today not had any problems at all
Sent from my HTC One X using XDA

leith51 said:
Well picked mine up today and up today not had any problems at all
Sent from my HTC One X using XDA
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color? where is it made?

Mine is made in Taiwan. In the past the UK has normally got Taiwanese HTC phones and the rest of the EU having Chinese made ones. But as this is a new model, the initial batches may all be from Taiwan. I would expect Taiwanese made handsets to be slightly better in terms of quality.
I don't have any creaking or bits of unfinished plastic. Mine is white. I do see a couple of tiny imperfections in the white plastic. One is like a tiny grey dot. And the other is a tiny hole. But I am being very very fussy to notice this.
I do wonder how durable this polycarbonate surface is...if you rub at it to clean it, does it take the matt finish off making it shiny? (xperia S is AWFUL for this)

very good ,up you !!!
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The creaking on mine is most noticeable when applying pressure to the top right of the handset. Does anyone else get creaking when squeezing this area between thumb and forefinger?

hamdir said:
color? where is it made?
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Grey one from t-mobile UK not even getting the screen glitches others are reporting
Sent from my HTC One X using XDA

I've a grey one that I picked up from t-mobile store. I've put on a different thread the issue I have with screen ripples on the side when pressure is applied but its actually much worse as what has happened is that the phone screen pops in and out of the casing in the top right and left corners and noticeable can be pushed and clicked in. Phone hasn't even been in my pocket yet...Will be swapping it out then.
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Nos0x said:
The creaking on mine is most noticeable when applying pressure to the top right of the handset. Does anyone else get creaking when squeezing this area between thumb and forefinger?
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Is the screen loose as if its not been glued properly because that's how my one is. But yeah I get a creaking and clicking noise
Sent from my HTC One X using XDA

Yeah it's as if the screen hasn't been fixed correctly. Mine also has those screen artifacts when pressing in the top right. Feels like the screen is loose.

Received my grey one x today.
the phone works like a charm only there is one big issue with the camera
everywhere I aim it the screen gets covered with red stripes. Now I don't know much about camera's but this is not good
dl . dropbox . com/u/71154395/IMAG0017 . jpg (i'm new here so can't post a pic)
This does not appear on the front camera so i guess its hardware issue with the back camera?
What do you guys think? should I return the phone?

Not good to hear build issues

I wouldn't expect great build quality from HTC, it'sa never been high for the last few top of the line HTC phones I owned. That was the reason I went with Samsung phones and it was such a change for better, the parts are just put together so much better. It's not about parts quality, but build quality.
Now I'm back to HTC getting One X (replacing G Nexus) but I fear I will see those little things not done right again. Sometimes its creaking case, sometimes it's the screen that has not been put in perfectly in leaving more space between screen edge in one side than the other side, or that dust I used to get under the screen (happened with both phones).

I think the most annoying thing is all the reviews harped on about how the One X has premium build. Hoping I'll get a replacement that's better put together than this one!

Nos0x said:
I think the most annoying thing is all the reviews harped on about how the One X has premium build. Hoping I'll get a replacement that's better put together than this one!
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Maybe they were all "sponsored".

Mine (White) has no squeaking/creaking issues. The glass seems to be solidly attached to the body.
I do have a problem with the finish of the polycarb body. On the left side of the body, right below the micro usb, there's a small spot in where you glide your finger you will feel some roughness. There's also a tiny tiny hair like specimen which seems to be glued on the body. Its not noticeable so im cool with it.

Got a tiny black mark on top right above the earpiece on the bezel, normal?

I just spotted a very tiny black dot above the earpiece on the bezel (not the screen) on my note 2; like a mark left by the tip of someone's permanent marker at the China factory. It only looks prominent at particular viewing angles and lighting conditions. This might vary from device to device. Is this normal? Am I being too anal?

winlinmac001 said:
I just spotted a very tiny black dot above the proximity sensor on the bezel (not the screen) on my note 2; like a mark left by the tip of someone's permanent marker at the China factory. It only looks prominent at particular viewing angles and lighting conditions. This might vary from device to device. Is this normal? Am I being too anal?
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picture? is it possible?

Pictures
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It looks smaller than you think. (between edge of bezel and glass), if you reflect your own Note 2 in the light you might notice somewhat of the same
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Its not too prominent in cases like the following below---
It's hardly distinguishable.
Please let me know.

I see what you mean... well I have the I317 and the T889 (AT&T and T-Mo Note 2) non show that kind of marks... but... the I317 when using an app like "dead pixel test" when I put the screen black... I see some dark spots, lines in the screen... really strange... only noticeable on very dark screen... is like your description... like a black marker on the backside of the LCD... you will never see it unless you have your screen completely black an know what you are looking for...)

Well, I'm not talking about that. I'm talking about the bezel. My AMOLED display is perfect, no blobs, lines, vertical / horizontal lines, no tint whatsoever; I am extremely happy seeing a flawless display compared to many Note 2 Verizon and AT&T owners that complained about the dark spots you are talking about. I don't have them at all.
I just have a tiny mark on my bezel which appears to look like it was done by a permanent marker. I don't see any dent. I don't know if this mark is an imperfection, or if I am just being too anal. What do you all think?
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I see what you mean... well I have the I317 and the T889 (AT&T and T-Mo Note 2) non show that kind of marks... but... the I317 when using an app like "dead pixel test" when I put the screen black... I see some dark spots, lines in the screen... really strange... only noticeable on very dark screen... is like your description... like a black marker on the backside of the LCD... you will never see it unless you have your screen completely black an know what you are looking for...)
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Lol, sorry for any misunderstanding, no attitude intended. I bolded the word bezel in my last post because it seemed like you were talking about the display in respect to my device, lol.
Could it be that I am being too picky about a tiny mark?

I have the same thing on the top left bezel and on the right side bezel. But I really can't tell weather it is an imperfection, indentation or what. But like you said its only visible under certain lighting and at certain angles. But since I am OCD, it just drives me crazy knowing that they are there. I'll probably end up getting some kind of case that has a thick lip to cover the bezel area (the Seidio Active case) just so I will not be able to see those spots when using the phone.

Thank you very much for your acknowledgement. Its safe to say this is normal then. It doesn't seem to be an imperfection. There is no dent, and I can see the chrome in those areas as well. May be a little bit too much chrome. These plastic phones definitely deserve a case, no doubt. :good:
looks like other XDA members are more concerned of the phone's performance over aesthetics, lol,
Cheers
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I have the same thing on the top left bezel and on the right side bezel. But I really can't tell weather it is an imperfection, indentation or what. But like you said its only visible under certain lighting and at certain angles. But since I am OCD, it just drives me crazy knowing that they are there. I'll probably end up getting some kind of case that has a thick lip to cover the bezel area (the Seidio Active case) just so I will not be able to see those spots when using the phone.
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Illumishield screen protector

Just received these today and totally pleased.
3 to a order. Easy to apply now stupid water spray or "special secret application serum"
Looks like glass acts like glass.
Not some rippled thin piece of Syrian wrap.
Easy to take off and get the damn dog hair I didn't see while applying and reapply . (use masking tape to remove hair)
http://www.illumishieldstore.com/iL...archPage=1&searchRank=salesrank&searchSize=12

Mine arrived today, and installed without a hitch.
Fit was good, but could have been a tiny bit larger.

Just finished installing mine as well. I guess the three holes on it aren't that bad. One for only the camera would have been better. I'm pretty sure you don't need holes for the sensors.
Also if you can get this thing installed on your first try, that is best. Otherwise you have to keep peeling it up with tape to then use tape to get the dust. I was being OCD about it and it took me a while.

Using the 'hinge' method it's perfect just about every time.
http://doityourselfproject2012.blogspot.com/2012/10/applying-screen-protector-try-hinge_13.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMPqDwVZzzM

Thanks. Hinge methods looks good, I'll have to try that next time. Anyone notice the touchscreen acting up a bit after installing this? Not always responding.

Nope.
Zero problems...

Love this as well with only one thing. Only gripe for me is that it is NOT as smooth as your naked screen. I guess it depends on your fingers but mine isn't. Stylus works well through it though. Overall an excellent value for the price and # of pieces you get. I agree that 2 additional holes are not necessary and makes the screen more noticeable. In fact, since I hardly use my front facing camera, I'd wish they give an option to not have any holes. I'm sure the camera can still see right through it without too much degradation.

I have some of these coming in the mail...would one of you be kind enough to post some pictures?

Here you go....
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luckywabbit said:
Love this as well with only one thing. Only gripe for me is that it is NOT as smooth as your naked screen. I guess it depends on your fingers but mine isn't. Stylus works well through it though. Overall an excellent value for the price and # of pieces you get. I agree that 2 additional holes are not necessary and makes the screen more noticeable. In fact, since I hardly use my front facing camera, I'd wish they give an option to not have any holes. I'm sure the camera can still see right through it without too much degradation.
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I sent Talkie Tech a message via Amazon regarding the additional 2 holes. I wonder if they do this for all of their protectors for other phones, tablets, etc.

luckywabbit said:
I'm sure the camera can still see right through it without too much degradation.
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You'd be surprised. On my Razr M at least, any film on either camera makes the shots look like Vaseline was all over the lens. It's really, really bad. Nigh unusable.

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How does it feel? Pretty slick; not a lot of 'rubbery' grab?

Not at all rubbery.

danvee said:
Not at all rubbery.
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Ordered
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

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I'm showing 2 SKU's on iLlumiShield's website. The OP link points to ILS14138 and the additional product I found was ILS14136. What's the difference?
******Never mind guys. I found the answer while writing this but I will keep my original question for anybody else that notices. The product on Amazon has the WIFI and LTE version. Not sure what the differences are when it comes to the glass.******
WIFI Version:
http://www.amazon.com/iLLumiShield-...5587099&sr=8-1&keywords=nexus+7++Illumishield
LTE Version:
http://www.amazon.com/iLLumiShield-...5587274&sr=8-2&keywords=nexus+7++Illumishield

Yeah. Ordered the Wi-Fi one just in case. Assume they are the same.
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Coronado is dead said:
Yeah. Ordered the Wi-Fi one just in case. Assume they are the same.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
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Add it is cheaper to order from Amazon. $9.44 vs $7.90.

cdmoore74 said:
Add it is cheaper to order from Amazon. $9.44 vs $7.90.
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Nice savings.

Thanks for the thoughts, guys. Ordered a pack for - as of now - a temporary means of screen protection while I wait for some more tempered glass options. Hopefully. 3 for less than $10 shipped is alright in my book, and I certainly won't mind the additional cutouts. :good:

Manufacturer defect??

Hi there,
I've just received my smartwatch 3 and love it, however I've noticed there's a ridge at the top of the screen that I can feel if swiping down the screen. Swiping up it feels smooth at the bottom of the screen. It's almost as if the top of the screen needs to be recessed a bit more.
Anyone else experience this?
Thanks in advance!

I do not experience this myself. Sounds like a manufacturing defect for sure.

danangdevils said:
Hi there,
I've just received my smartwatch 3 and love it, however I've noticed there's a ridge at the top of the screen that I can feel if swiping down the screen. Swiping up it feels smooth at the bottom of the screen. It's almost as if the top of the screen needs to be recessed a bit more.
Anyone else experience this?
Thanks in advance!
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I have it on top and both sides it's the metal frame around it.

techrider6262 said:
I have it on top and both sides it's the metal frame around it.
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it has been discussed before, but it seems that there's no definite answer...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/smartwatch-3/general/raised-left-edges-t2971054
http://forum.xda-developers.com/smartwatch-3/general/screen-dropped-t2973182

I actually don't mind it has stop the glass from scraping on thing a couple times.

I think it is because we pull the top band down and connect it to the lower band.
Talking of which, I actually do not like the band. It is a cross between a metal and leather band. In that a. it isn't metal and b. it connects like a metal band, and if you catch it on your trousers/shorts/pockets/other it opens. It is one of the reasons I prefer leather/regular bands. Now, if they had a cover over the mechanism, that would make a world of difference.

It's definitely a defect, I took mine into an affiliate Sony store and they agreed that it was no longer how it should be.
Unfortunately as I didn't buy it there they wanted to charge me to send it back to Sony so I didn't bother.

Screen moving in and out the case at push/hard touch
I have just bought mine and besides the disappointment that AW isn't even close to what I could do with the SW2 I realized that when I touch harder or slightly push the screen at the top (10:30 and 1:30) it goes in almost 1 mm, at the lower end (6 o'clock) a little less. I have tested it in water at the sink jet and so far so good, but I'm still thinking if I should return it because it could affect some of it's properties (IP68).
Could you please take a look at yours and let me know if your screen also moves in the case at heavier touch/push?
PS: mine also has the ridge at the top and a little at 3 and 9 o'clock

No movement on my screen, send it back. My first one had a broken strap out of the box but the replacement has been rock solid

Yes there is movement in the top left corner, I can also use a suction cup to pull the screen out to where it was but it doesn't stay there.

return with no exchange
hi,
I have returned my SW3 to the shop, they had another one there (with which they offered me to exchange) I checked it for the same defect, unfortunately that one was even worse: I could see the glue at top left corner and when pressing it at top right corner the screen was bending in the case creating a 2mm gap; not touching the screen, it was a bit higher that the case's edge.
so no smartwatch for now, hope to find a good one soon.
how are your hanging? anyone else bought it from Netherlands?

experiencing same issue, it was totallly smooth, but now the edge is sharper. I assume it affects the waterproof, so lets see what sony will say. (bought it directly from their site as preorder back a few months)
Update: thing got replaced, not the band, just the watch... Seems fine now. However now I have the band slightly damaged on the two right corners, metal is coming through the plastic....

Hi, I d not believe.... Sony has really hard issue with his watch
yet with the SW2 the screen go out from the frame
I send it back at Sony repair but the new one has same issue
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What is the giant bottom bezel for?

What is the function of the bottom bezel if navigation buttons are on screen? obviously Google would have made the screen bigger or phone smaller if the bezel was just blank space... so what is its function then?

diabl0w said:
What is the function of the bottom bezel if navigation buttons are on screen? obviously Google would have made the screen bigger or phone smaller if the bezel was just blank space... so what is its function then?
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The tear down will answer this question. There is always some sort of electronics down there, just a matter of how much. is in there.

hopefully a lot or else that is very disappointing... I wish they at least added a home button or a finger print sensor there at least for aesthetics

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hopefully a lot or else that is very disappointing... I wish they at least added a home button or a finger print sensor there at least for aesthetics
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The Pixel is built off of the HTC A9 frame, HAS to be. Just look at the damn thing.
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Here is the Pixel when some leaks first started to happen. The two sensors have been moved but their the same size and shape. There is also a little blur down at the bottom, might be covering a button of some kind.

A9 or htc10 frame

I like the bottom bezel. I know I'm the minority though.
On my Nexus 6P, the bottom of the screen is too low to reach comfortably, in my opinion.
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Wish they would have went with the rear of the HTC 10.

Or just a phone with very rounded corners. Possible they just like the style. Antennae array is in the back under the glass I heard so that seems different then the other HTC phones. The camera is at the top but in the corner also.
Waiting for a device break down and we will see how close it is. I do not really care for the large Bezels either but I suppose they have a reason.

JasonJoel said:
I like the bottom bezel. I know I'm the minority though.
On my Nexus 6P, the bottom of the screen is too low to reach comfortably, in my opinion.
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I agree, I'm currently using a 2014 Nexus 6 and the thin bottom bezel makes it so I have to reach too far downward to press the on screen nav buttons, which makes for very uncomfortable use
Judging by hands on reviews of these Pixel phones, it looks like the big bottom bezel keeps the users thumbs in alignment with the nav buttons, which probably leads to more comfortable use, especially when using the phone in one hand.
I agree they could of done more with the bottom bezel, like add a speaker or something. Hopefully they at least made good use of that space internally

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The Pixel is built off of the HTC A9 frame, HAS to be. Just look at the damn thing.
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Here is the Pixel when some leaks first started to happen. The two sensors have been moved but their the same size and shape. There is also a little blur down at the bottom, might be covering a button of some kind.
Here is the Pixel when some leaks first started to happen. The two sensors have been moved but their the same size and shape. There is also a little blur down at the bottom, might be covering a button of some kind.
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You are right, they do look similar in some ways. Judging by the comparisons picture that I added to this post, the bezels are thinner on all sides of the Pixel phones when compared to the A9. The sensor window is the same shape but seems to be a little bigger on the Pixel.
The backside of the Pixel is obviously different and if you turn the Pixel sideways, the Pixel starts out thin on the bottom and becomes thicker at the top, which the A9 doesn't.
So there are some differences and if they did start out with a A9 template then Google modified it to their own liking.

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You are right, they do look similar in some ways. Judging by the comparisons picture that I added to this post, the bezels are thinner on all sides of the Pixel phones when compared to the A9. The sensor window is the same shape but seems to be a little bigger on the Pixel.
The backside of the Pixel is obviously different and if you turn the Pixel sideways, the Pixel starts out thin on the bottom and becomes thicker at the top, which the A9 doesn't.
So there are some differences and if they did start out with a A9 template then Google modified it to their own liking.
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Who knows. As long as it feels good in the hand I don't care.

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Who knows. As long as it feels good in the hand I don't care.
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I agree, just thought I would point out some differences just in case some people didn't notice any between the two

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I agree, just thought I would point out some differences just in case some people didn't notice any between the two
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I'm waiting to buy it after the masses already get theirs and some trusted reviews post videos. I'm waiting for MKBHD and Flossy Carter.

stevew84 said:
I'm waiting to buy it after the masses already get theirs and some trusted reviews post videos. I'm waiting for MKBHD and Flossy Carter.
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Good idea, I hear people are already doing unboxing videos today, so reviews shouldn't be too far away.
Edit - Turns out those unboxing videos are old and not from today, my bad.

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Good idea, I hear people are already doing unboxing videos today, so reviews shouldn't be too far away.
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Comparison videos are what I really want to see. MKBHD is a little too focused on the camera on any phone, while Flossy actually buys the devices he reviews, and always compares them to whatever else he has.
If you haven't seen his stuff, you should watch his Real Reviews, which are like 45 minutes to an hour...and hilarious. Plus, he's a huge black dude from New York.

JasonJoel said:
I like the bottom bezel. I know I'm the minority though.
On my Nexus 6P, the bottom of the screen is too low to reach comfortably, in my opinion.
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This makes sense and makes me feel better about justifying it

very valid point.

It will be my chin rest

Breakdown Image of the Pixel
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixe...n_image_of_the_pixel/?st=iua43x37&sh=991c50c0

stevew84 said:
I'm waiting to buy it after the masses already get theirs and some trusted reviews post videos. I'm waiting for MKBHD and Flossy Carter.
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You know you could buy the device yourself and have 30 days to return it for a full refund right? Why let others influence your decision... the phone isn't going to be bad by any means, so there is nothing to worry about there.