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[Q] Otterbox, hard to hear?

I kind of think its hard to hear people now that I have the Otterbox Defender case since it keeps your ear further away. The phone was never that loud to begin with sadly.
Is anyone using the screen protector that it came with?
Sometimes its harder to text with the case, am I right?

I got the Defender for my Captivate about two weeks ago and my only complaint is that it makes the buttons at the bottom of the phone (Home, Back, etc) a little bit harder to hit. Not enough to really make an impact though. Can still hear all calls fine. Texting is uninterrupted.

I had that case for a while and never had that problem. Make sure you didn't install your screen protector upside down so that it covered the speaker.
Or if you are using custom rom sometime the volumn is not as loud as the stock...

Galaxy Note 2 build quality...???

I have bought a new Galaxy Note 2 a couple of days ago but there are some problems with build quality, I don't know if they are widespread or not!
The battery cover squeaks when I press over it, mainly near loudspeaker and volume buttons.
The volume and power buttons feel a bit loose, i.e. they move half a millimeter vertically.
Do you have the same problems? Is my device defective? Do I have any chance with warranty to fix these?

Eienkei said:
I have bought a new Galaxy Note 2 a couple of days ago but there are some problems with build quality, I don't know if they are widespread or not!
The battery cover squeaks when I press over it, mainly near loudspeaker and volume buttons.
The volume and power buttons feel a bit loose, i.e. they move half a millimeter vertically.
Do you have the same problems? Is my device defective? Do I have any chance with warranty to fix these?
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buttons do feel a bit loose, but no biggie for me especially those on volume. battery cover squeaks a bit when pressed too hard, but it's plastic, and plastic with right amount of pressure squeaks.

I have minimal movement in the buttons. A fraction of a millimeter, if any. I have absolutely no squeek with normal use but can fine an area that squeeks if i try hard. Make sure your cover is properly fitted.

Mine doesn't squeak in normal use either but if I push it, it will!

Stupid thread
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Stupid thread
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Ha ha ha
No this isnt stupid thread.
I have some problems. F... Phone for 600Eur

I hate plastic, so I hate Samsung for that. But sorry the buttons don't feel loose, and what do you mean by back plate squeaks near speaker grill, when do you try to open it or just normally press it when it's firmly sitting there? If it's the latter then mine doesn't squeak too.
But other than these, I don't like build quality, how can I when it's all plastic!

My phone makes an awful noise when I drop it. Solution - don't drop it.
My phone makes a noise when I press the back cover. Solution - don't press the back cover.
Is pressing the back cover of the phone something that you need to do in normal use?
Anyhow I saw a comment a while ago that taking the cover off or putting it on in a certain way can damage the tabs along the edge and cause it to squeak. Check the tabs and see if they are all there or are damaged
Sent from my Samsung Note II.

It's a flagship for crying out loud! You really think the solution is not touching or thinking about it? Don't get me wrong, I love every bit of my phone but Samsung really has to do better with build quality of it's flagships. What was wrong with S2 design? It didn't squeak and was more scratch resistant...

Eienkei said:
It's a flagship for crying out loud! You really think the solution is not touching or thinking about it? Don't get me wrong, I love every bit of my phone but Samsung really has to do better with build quality of it's flagships. What was wrong with S2 design? It didn't squeak and was more scratch resistant...
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I agree! Infact on S2 the bottom bulk ensure that I hold the phone the right way. Holding Note 2 is a dicey affair as its symmetrical design makes it difficult to know the orientation. I HATE glossy plastic button against the Matte finish, practically indestructible thin plastic on S2. Although I don't like the exposed bottom bulk which is not covered by the battery cover! I personally prefer the plastic cover on Galaxy R which completely cover the back including the area around the MicroUSB port which can easily get scratched otherwise.

Eienkei said:
It's a flagship for crying out loud! You really think the solution is not touching or thinking about it? Don't get me wrong, I love every bit of my phone but Samsung really has to do better with build quality of it's flagships. What was wrong with S2 design? It didn't squeak and was more scratch resistant...
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While plastic, it is much stronger than some of the more popular alternatives out there.
Which do you prefer?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rofgMueCOqo

I have a Galaxy Ace which squeaks a bit. So I use a case which makes it not squeak at all.
You could try that.

Back squeaking would be gone if you put a business card between battery and back cover, so don't think that it was made due pulling it off in a bad way or anything else!

Eienkei said:
I have bought a new Galaxy Note 2 a couple of days ago but there are some problems with build quality, I don't know if they are widespread or not!
The battery cover squeaks when I press over it, mainly near loudspeaker and volume buttons.
The volume and power buttons feel a bit loose, i.e. they move half a millimeter vertically.
Do you have the same problems? Is my device defective? Do I have any chance with warranty to fix these?
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My battery cover squeaks on the opposite side -- near the power button. Although this is probably because I'm using the official flip cover and the portion of the battery cover near the volume buttons is quite stable and thick. Honestly it was initially annoying as hell because I noticed it a week after getting the phone, but it doesn't bother me as much now. At least it doesn't really exhibit the squeaking when I'm actually using the phone -- only when I'm making myself notice it. LOL.
The buttons (volume and power) are a bit flimsy. Way too easy to press, especially the power button. But I'm using the official flip cover + IntelliCover app. So I don't have to actually USE the power button anymore. Not a real solution, but it's a good workaround for those using flip covers.

One more thing to add to obsession list, bezels tend to squeak on certain points!

bezel is coming off
any one expensed the bezel around the screen coming loose?
bought 4 days and already seeing this

It's like that from beginning... Nothing to worry about! Maybe a mechanism to avoid breaking...

Mine has nothing wrong... no squeaks, no loss buttons
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[Q] Phone Vibration Due to Sounds

Anyone noticed the sound vibrating strongly through the back cover of the phone during music or gaming session? The volume is not even turn up all the way. Feel that it's quite distracting and a bit uncomfortable to hold during these times.
For example, I hold the phone horizontally like a gamepad. I can literally feel the back cover vibrates and the sound blasting away at my hands. Only way to minimise it (though still not eliminate it) is to lower the volume to 30% or below but that's not practical for real usage.

Is it about the plastic cover? Or you put your finger in the speaker, my note don't vibrate so much but you can feel a little vibration when the volume is at max
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sebtorres82 said:
Is it about the plastic cover? Or you put your finger in the speaker, my note don't vibrate so much but you can feel a little vibration when the volume is at max
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Ya, the sound is vibrating right through the whole back plastic cover causing it to vibrate. The louder it is, the more severe the vibration. At max volume, I would say it's more than a little vibration. When you place the phone on top of your palm directly, you can feel throughout your whole palm. It's difficult to game or watch any videos.

btfan said:
Ya, the sound is vibrating right through the whole back plastic cover causing it to vibrate. The louder it is, the more severe the vibration. At max volume, I would say it's more than a little vibration. When you place the phone on top of your palm directly, you can feel throughout your whole palm. It's difficult to game or watch any videos.
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I have never notice it but there is a vibration, it feel weird is true, but I use a case and with that on the Note it doesn't vibrate

sebtorres82 said:
I have never notice it but there is a vibration, it feel weird is true, but I use a case and with that on the Note it doesn't vibrate
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I take it that you use one of those thick leather-type flip case? I'm sure those will absorb and prevent you from noticing much vibration.

Squeeky/Creaky Moto 360?

I just got the Moto 360 Stone grey from BB and I found it sounds really squeaky when putting it on or taking it off or pretty much any time the band touches or has some form of pressure against the lip on the bottom of the 360. It makes the moto seem cheap cause it sounds like a cheap plastic toy.
Does anyone else have that issue with it? I also have 2 stuck pixels so I have to go through a return process.... But just wanted to see if that squeaky/creaky thing is normal or if I just got a bunk unit.
Thanks

Nocturnal86 said:
I just got the Moto 360 Stone grey from BB and I found it sounds really squeaky when putting it on or taking it off or pretty much any time the band touches or has some form of pressure against the lip on the bottom of the 360. It makes the moto seem cheap cause it sounds like a cheap plastic toy.
Does anyone else have that issue with it? I also have 2 stuck pixels so I have to go through a return process.... But just wanted to see if that squeaky/creaky thing is normal or if I just got a bunk unit.
Thanks
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Yup my black 360 squeaks and creaks the same way. Even when touching the screen it will creak. Thinking of getting the Pebble Steel band and hopefully that will quiet it down...

acura650 said:
Yup my black 360 squeaks and creaks the same way. Even when touching the screen it will creak. Thinking of getting the Pebble Steel band and hopefully that will quiet it down...
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Crap well that sucks. It really makes the watch sound and seem cheap.
Anyone else care to weigh in? Could it be cause the leather is new or is that how it sounds even after weeks of use?

Nocturnal86 said:
Crap well that sucks. It really makes the watch sound and seem cheap.
Anyone else care to weigh in? Could it be cause the leather is new or is that how it sounds even after weeks of use?
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I have had mine for almost 3 weeks now. However my sqeaking started just recently.

acura650 said:
I have had mine for almost 3 weeks now. However my sqeaking started just recently.
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damn I hope it isn't a problem with the plastic back... I really wished they used some type of stronger material than plastic for the back or a higher end plastic cause all this cracking and squeaking is a problem..

No sound from my black one so far.

Got a black one over a week ago because it was the only one I could find. No sweeks, noises or problems.
Just got a Stone gray on Monday. It does squeak/creak fresh out of the box.
The black leather felt softer, less stiff when compared to the Stone.
While I haven't compared them side by side, I think the black band might also be thinner.

The leather band on mind squeaks but that is what leather does.

bill.g said:
The leather band on mind squeaks but that is what leather does.
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No not like a squeaky toy when your wearing it and pretty any movement you make makes some type of small to loud squeak. How is that normal or tolerable in a watch? Especially if you're trying to be in a quiet environment.
I found that its the band rubbing against the inner slot of the watch that seems to cause the squeaking. I'm gonna contact motorola and see what they say if not just return it to best buy cause they don't have any in stock

Nocturnal86 said:
No not like a squeaky toy when your wearing it and pretty any movement you make makes some type of small to loud squeak. How is that normal or tolerable in a watch? Especially if you're trying to be in a quiet environment.
I found that its the band rubbing against the inner slot of the watch that seems to cause the squeaking. I'm gonna contact motorola and see what they say if not just return it to best buy cause they don't have any in stock
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Lol. You can't please everyone. Leather makes these noises, it will go away over time.

It probably got dust in there or something, the friction is what makes the squeak.
You guys just need to remove the band and clean where it touches the watch body, if it still squeaks try a bit of baby powder :good:

fwayfarer said:
Lol. You can't please everyone. Leather makes these noises, it will go away over time.
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So when I got my replacement and it didn't squeak so my concern was definitely not me not being "pleased" it was a defective watch overall it had dead pixels, a squeaky band and the button felt mushy. The black one I have now is solid no squeak at all the button clicks and one extremely small dead pixel off near the edge that can only be seen on a dark screen on full brightness if you're close looking at it, but seeing as they are so hard to find and I got lucky with this one I don't mind it.

slippery display

hi, my display is a bit slippery, and this makes hard sometimes to tap+hold, as the thumb can easily move a little and the phone consider it a swipe/drag.
Is it just me?

rejetto2 said:
hi, my display is a bit slippery, and this makes hard sometimes to tap+hold, as the thumb can easily move a little and the phone consider it a swipe/drag.
Is it just me?
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I think it's just you, but I use a matte screen protector and that possibly helps.