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Well rumors are it's waterproof but has anyone actually tested it?
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Sounds like we found a volunteer
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Well rumors are it's waterproof but has anyone actually tested it?
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Drop it in the toilet. Seems to be a common occurrence these days
I wouldn't trust it to withstand submersion, but most phones nowadays can take a splash or spill pretty well. Even better if you have a case around it. A teardown showed that the case does have a rubber gasket, so water shouldnt' sneak in through there, but the ports might provide a way in, or at least short out.
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/ht...230676-htc-dna-disassembly-teardown-done.html
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Sounds like we found a volunteer
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I paid full retail for this thing. There is no way in hell I'm trying it first.
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That's why I don't want to remove the annoying USB flap. I'm actually thinking of getting some sort of rubber plug for the headphone jack as well. I only ever use Bluetooth headphones anyway.
Between Bluetooth and Qi, we really are on the cusp of completely sealable phones... How awesome will that be?!?
Found this video of a water test done on the HTC J. Not sure if its the same waterproof tech or not
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Found this video of a water test done on the HTC J. Not sure if its the same waterproof tech or not
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Nice, that would be awesome if the DNA was full waterproof but I wouldn't try it unless someone showed a vid first.
Well the j butterfly is waterproof.
And apparently when the dude took apart his DNA there was a kind of seal that seemed like it helped waterproofing it.
But considering this phone doesn't have ipx5 certification, I wouldn't go around dropping your phone in puddles.
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The only problem I see is the headphone jack, but if that's sealed than the rest of the phone seems pretty watertight.
I'd prefer not to find out one way or the other Would be pretty cool to have an underwater smartphone capable of 50m under water though. Wonder how the reception would be at that depth?
I removed the SIM card
It sits in a metal frame and the top of the holder has a seal on it. It seems like it would be water tight. Damn! you think they would have advertised it as water resistant. Or maybe they just want you to pay for the extra ADH coverage.
The next person who bricks their phone should try to see if it is waterproof.
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I'd prefer not to find out one way or the other Would be pretty cool to have an underwater smartphone capable of 50m under water though. Wonder how the reception would be at that depth?
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Thats easy, nill. If you notice in the video his reception goes away almost as soon as he puts it in the sink. High frequency radio waves and water don't mix.
angry birds ocean anyone?
Butterfly is rated IPX5 which is water resistant and not waterproof, that would be IPX7. The question is does the DNA have this rating...
So if its IPX5 rated then its a safe bet to say you can get drunk and piss on your phone and it will function normally the next day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWWH_kXHs7c
IPX5
IPX5 is the grade at which a phone continues to function when directly subjected to 12.5 L of water per minute from all directions using a 6.3 mm inside diameter nozzle at a distance of approximately 3m for at least 3 minutes.
IPX7
IPX7 is the grade at which a phone continues to function and no water gets inside when it is immersed in a tank filled with still tap water to a depth of 1m at room temperature and left at the bottom of the tank for approximately 30 minutes.
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The only problem I see is the headphone jack, but if that's sealed than the rest of the phone seems pretty watertight.
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And the speaker holes around and on back of the phone.
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Well the DLX is waterproof according to this vid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyYwaSvW8LU
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And the speaker holes around and on back of the phone.
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You know the holes on the side are for design not speakers?
Here is what HTC says
Thank you so much for contacting HTC customer support center.
Bryan, we are happy to hear about your interest in the newest member to HTC’s family of smart mobile devices. Taking a closer look into the DROID DNA specifications, even though it has a flimsy vinyl cover that's hard to pry off and even harder to fit back on, this phone is not waterproof or water resistant.
Thank you again for your interest and also thanks for your continuous support of our products and services. Should you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us through http://www.htc.com/us/support/email-support or call us at +1-866-449-8358 from 6AM to 1AM EST, 7 days a week.
Have a wonderful day.
Mine fell in a full sink of water at work on day 2 of owning the device.. it was completly submerged for about 4 seconds and hasn't acted up once since but I paniced and tried to suck water out of the head phone jack!
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Mine fell in a full sink of water at work on day 2 of owning the device.. it was completly submerged for about 4 seconds and hasn't acted up once since but I paniced and tried to suck water out of the head phone jack!
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Then I assume HTC lied and they probably did that on purpose so if your phone is in water you assume it's dead and you have to go with insurance.
How waterproof is this phone? Can I take it to the pool without worry? What about the beach?
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How waterproof is this phone? Can I take it to the pool without worry? What about the beach?
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It's IP58 so let's examine that rating real quick. The 5 is the rating for the dust and the 8 is the rating for water. Dust rating goes up to 6 and water goes up to 8 (technically 9k but let's not go there). With a rating of 5, this phone is DUST PROOF. According to the ingress rating's description "Ingress of dust is not entirely prevented, but it must not enter in sufficient quantity to interfere with the satisfactory operation of the equipment; complete protection against contact (dust proof)" So that means that dust entering is not entirely prevented but dust will NOT affect the operation of the phone.
The 8 rating for water means that the phone is water resistant beyond 1m or as specified by the manufacturer. According to the ingress rating, "The equipment is suitable for continuous immersion in water under conditions which shall be specified by the manufacturer. Normally, this will mean that the equipment is hermetically sealed. It can also mean that water can enter, but only in non-harmful ways." That means that the phone can be submerged beyond 1m and still be operational. Water may still be able to enter but only in non-harmful amounts. So Sony suggested that it can be submerged for up to 1.5m and up to 30 minutes at a time.
Summary: It's pretty damn waterproof, just follow the suggestion of no more than 1.5m and no longer than 30 minutes at a time. Also, some users are reporting condensation behind the camera lens so keep in mind the temperature of the environment, the phone, and the water. All in all, it's best if you don't go swimming with the phone and think of the waterproofing as a sort of safe-guard in case the unexpected happen.
EDIT: Also, avoid salt water since you mentioned the beach. Salt water is a BIG NO-NO!
There's a thread where someone dropped it in the themes and it was still working when he called it 3 hours later, I say that it is waterproof enough even in Salt water, I'd have no issue jumping in the sea with it in my pocket tbh, afaic Sony would be obliged to replace it if it broke in any form of water
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There's a thread where someone dropped it in the themes and it was still working when he called it 3 hours later, I say that it is waterproof enough even in Salt water, I'd have no issue jumping in the sea with it in my pocket tbh, afaic Sony would be obliged to replace it if it broke in any form of water
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Pretty sure Sony won't do anything for water damage? Or am I wrong here?
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Ive seen 2 hours in a bowl of water, around 50 mins in fresh running water
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Pretty sure Sony won't do anything for water damage? Or am I wrong here?
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It's advertised and sold as a waterproof device, how could they not replace it? I'd fight them all the way if they refused in all honesty as for it to suffer water damage (with the flaps closed of course) is a hardware failure afaic
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It's advertised and sold as a waterproof device, how could they not replace it? I'd fight them all the way if they refused in all honesty as for it to suffer water damage (with the flaps closed of course) is a hardware failure afaic
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Because it says so in the warranty manual that comes with the phone?
I'm confident that a court would say otherwise, it's certified as waterproof and it's one of its selling points . I've had things replaced plenty of times due to them not standing up to their own selling points
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I'm confident that a court would say otherwise, it's certified as waterproof and it's one of its selling points . I've had things replaced plenty of times due to them not standing up to their own selling points
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You'd need to prove them that your flaps weren't open and that you haven;t used the phone in water for too long. This might be hard to prove.
Would be just as hard for them also which is why as a consumer we would most likely win
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Would be just as hard for them also which is why as a consumer we would most likely win
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Depends on the court
Good luck in an Indian court. I'd rather buy a new phone
EDIT: It just occured to me that you might not necessarily be Indian so I'm sorry if this doesn't apply to you.
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I'm in the UK, our courts aren't as bad lol, most of the time anyway
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I'm confident that a court would say otherwise, it's certified as waterproof and it's one of its selling points . I've had things replaced plenty of times due to them not standing up to their own selling points
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Well, it's certified as waterproof in water conditions "specified by the manufacturer." The ingress rating and Sony's warning is everywhere. If your phone gets damaged because you went beyond 1.5m or you had it under water for over 30 minutes then Sony could easily win this case.
Like I said in my post, it's best if this waterproofing is kept as a safe-guard.
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Pretty sure Sony won't do anything for water damage? Or am I wrong here?
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Yeah the warranty is still void I believe if water damage is detected. There is very little the user could do to prove they followed the rules (such as leaving a flap open) and this gives Sony a lot of wiggle room to refuse to replace the device. That's why I haven't submerged mine yet, still too nervous.
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Under salt water
I tried mine in salt water around 45 minutes and no problem at all then i went to the sand, by curiosity i open up the flaps to see whether there is trace of water and it was dry. Then i close it down and took it again for a swim around 10 minutes but unfortunately when i tried to take a picture in the water the screen started to react weird ( dimming and on / off ) so then i move out of water and open up the flaps and i cried when i saw liltle particle of sand in the border of the flaps so i won't recommend opening it then go again in the water and the phone is damage now and sent it for another one ( had to add 100 $ )
Hope this help
Well I gave it a try and submerged my Z2 in some water in my sink. Made extra sure the flaps were all closed before. Works great after... No damage.
I filmed it for you all to see. Lol.
http://youtu.be/giztciRubqk
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I tested my phone thoroughly for two days or so when I reached the water test. Put it in a pitcher of water and it all went pear shaped. Bubbles poured out of the bottom edge of the screen and within minutes the phone was dead. First time around, I didn't film the test as I was counting on it passing (as my Z1 compact did). Dried it out in rice for a few days, still wouldn't start so I redid the test on film and proved that there was a verifiable leak in the frame. Sent it in to Sony's local repair shop requesting a vacuum test and with a link to the video and received a replacement unit in less than a week. Redid all my tests on the replacement, passed with flying colors. Just returned from a day at the water park with the kids and the phone is still going strong.
In terms of salt water, I've read the salt can collect in and around the frame and either cause corrosion or degrade the seals. Some have advised washing it in tap water after salt water exposure. Still, be aware that whereas you have some protection in the IP58 cert if you get water damage and can prove the flaps were closed and the water was not salt water, but if you use the phone beyond the rating (either deeper water, longer exposure or salt water), you can't claim that Sony said the phone should withstand that treatment.
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I tested my phone thoroughly for two days or so when I reached the water test. Put it in a pitcher of water and it all went pear shaped. Bubbles poured out of the bottom edge of the screen and within minutes the phone was dead. First time around, I didn't film the test as I was counting on it passing (as my Z1 compact did). Dried it out in rice for a few days, still wouldn't start so I redid the test on film and proved that there was a verifiable leak in the frame. Sent it in to Sony's local repair shop requesting a vacuum test and with a link to the video and received a replacement unit in less than a week. Redid all my tests on the replacement, passed with flying colors. Just returned from a day at the water park with the kids and the phone is still going strong.
In terms of salt water, I've read the salt can collect in and around the frame and either cause corrosion or degrade the seals. Some have advised washing it in tap water after salt water exposure. Still, be aware that whereas you have some protection in the IP58 cert if you get water damage and can prove the flaps were closed and the water was not salt water, but if you use the phone beyond the rating (either deeper water, longer exposure or salt water), you can't claim that Sony said the phone should withstand that treatment.
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Crap, spoke too soon. Only just realized that my camera lens has fogged over. Grrr. Guess I'll have to rerun the test. This time around though, the phone still works, but there's not much point in buying a "waterproof" phone that you plan on using as an underwater camera if you have to dry the thing out after every dip in the pool. Ridiculous. Been subjecting my Z1 Compact to the same treatment for months and have never had an issue, so there must be something about the Z2 that means that a number of these units aren't holding up to the IP58 certification.
Hopefully Sony will be as good with this unit as with the last. Otherwise I may have to wait and see what the S5 Active has to offer. Only thing with Samsung phones is the lack of a lanyard eyelet which is a must have in the pool.
Quist said:
I tested my phone thoroughly for two days or so when I reached the water test. Put it in a pitcher of water and it all went pear shaped. Bubbles poured out of the bottom edge of the screen and within minutes the phone was dead. First time around, I didn't film the test as I was counting on it passing (as my Z1 compact did). Dried it out in rice for a few days, still wouldn't start so I redid the test on film and proved that there was a verifiable leak in the frame. Sent it in to Sony's local repair shop requesting a vacuum test and with a link to the video and received a replacement unit in less than a week. Redid all my tests on the replacement, passed with flying colors. Just returned from a day at the water park with the kids and the phone is still going strong.
In terms of salt water, I've read the salt can collect in and around the frame and either cause corrosion or degrade the seals. Some have advised washing it in tap water after salt water exposure. Still, be aware that whereas you have some protection in the IP58 cert if you get water damage and can prove the flaps were closed and the water was not salt water, but if you use the phone beyond the rating (either deeper water, longer exposure or salt water), you can't claim that Sony said the phone should withstand that treatment.
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Crap, spoke too soon. Only just realized that my camera lens has fogged over. Grrr. Guess I'll have to rerun the test. This time around though, the phone still works, but there's not much point in buying a "waterproof" phone that you plan on using as an underwater camera if you have to dry the thing out after every dip in the pool. Ridiculous. Been subjecting my Z1 Compact to the same treatment for months and have never had an issue, so there must be something about the Z2 that means that a number of these units aren't holding up to the IP58 certification.
Hopefully Sony will be as good with this unit as with the last. Otherwise I may have to wait and see what the S5 Active has to offer. Only thing with Samsung phones is the lack of a lanyard eyelet which is a must have in the pool.
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Yeah put mine in the water today and noticed the camera got all foggy. Contacted Sony and they told me to contact my provider. I did that and they tell me to contact Sony. No help so far. Going to try and call again tomorrow. Not happy with the phone so far.
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How waterproof is this phone? Can I take it to the pool without worry? What about the beach?
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People constantly amaze me.
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So I took my Z ultra for a swim in the pool and took some pretty nice photos with Aqua Camera Light (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=am.tir.z.proximitycamera) and took some nice Video as well
Anyways, after I finished I left the phone in the Sun to dry (30 Degree Celcius) and I kept on swimming when I came back I found the phone was still making random touches like the screen was still wet, but of course it was dry as a desert!
I checked the white water mark under the flaps and it was still white, supposed to turn pink if water damage had occurred.
When I got home and took a closer look at the phone it seems there is moisture on the entire right side of the screen either under the screen protector I had applied on the screen (not the factory one, another one I fitted on top of that) or dare I say it, under the screen it's self :crying::crying:
What I have now done is switched the phone off, put it in a bowl of rice (to suck out the moisture) and left outside in the sun.
Any ideas why this happened or what I can do to fix it?
Why this happened? You said it yourself. You've fitted a 3rd party screen protector on top of the original one, and there's no way the one you put on is as tightly fitted as the original, thus letting water in between the two protectors, and then you'll experience this behavior. I think. Pure speculation from me, but it's logical.
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The reason I installed this 3rd party screen protector is to use a Pen as a stylus, scratches the hell out of the screen, so I thought I'd install that to protect the screen
The thing that worries me is, if the screen is off and it's all black and I look at the screen from different angels i can't see any moisture, when I turn screen on and I look at the screen you can clearly see the moisture! Does this mean it's under the screen it's self ?
So I took the screenprotector off and it is as I feared, the water is under the screen not the protector!
I'm very disappointed from Sony, how can this happen!
Anyways, put the phone back into the bowl of rice and out into the sun
So I took the screenprotector off and it is as I feared, the water is under the screen not the protector!
I'm very disappointed from Sony, how can this happen!
Anyways, put the phone back into the bowl of rice and out into the sun
vivalamoza said:
So I took the screenprotector off and it is as I feared, the water is under the screen not the protector!
I'm very disappointed from Sony, how can this happen!
Anyways, put the phone back into the bowl of rice and out into the sun
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You should put phone and rice in a sealed plastic bag so rice can draw moisture out.
and open the flaps if you havn't alrady
Check your screen if it is glue tight to the phone,make sure your USB cap and micro SD cap rubber ring still good,some are loose and water get in easily.
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vivalamoza said:
So I took the screenprotector off and it is as I feared, the water is under the screen not the protector!
I'm very disappointed from Sony, how can this happen!
Anyways, put the phone back into the bowl of rice and out into the sun
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Ouch! That gotta hurt. You would think that a "waterproof" gadget would indeed be waterproof. I don't think any OEM should sell and market a product as waterproof when it's not always the case. The fact that the warranty doesn't cover water damage on a waterproof product, says it all doesn't it? Sony knows that they can't guarantee waterproofness, so they refuse to cover it. (this includes all OEMs and not just Sony)
- SONY: "Go ahead and jump!"
- YOU: "But.. but will the parachute open?"
- SONY: "Yes, it's totally cool"
- YOU: "Alright, but you're covering the hospital bills if it fails"
- SONY: "Ehm.. no."
Not that comforting is it?
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LOL @ LordManhattan
So the phone is till in the bowl of rice out in the sun for the second day now, but yesterday somehow I found the phone had turned on (maybe due to an alarm or something) I switched it off and put it back, will check it when I get home today, hope the Vapour goes away.
I think what may have caused the vapour under the screen was me trying to dry off the phone in the sun when the heat was 30 degrees celcius, maybe the water evaporated due to the heat and went under the screen!
I'll let you know what happened when I get home.
I personally took mine into the pool last Friday, here in Italy (in Verona, Veneto precisely): there were 34 Celsius degrees.
Water was cool, I stayed in for like 20 minutes, took many pics with touch block+volume button as shutter, videos as well.
As I went out the phone was dry as before entering, I don't know why would you dry a phone that's all metal and glass, water slips off it the moment you take it out the water. It's not like it's a sponge or a piece of cloth or anything.
The time "drying" in the sun was definitely the culprit here. And why you left it in the sun and with the screen ON? To make it even hotter??
And hey, with 34 degrees, in and out of the water and 20 minutes of continuous photos and videos made the phone hot as a furnace, so, again, it definitely DID NOT need drying.
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So here's the update:
So I took the phone out of the rice after 3 days and 90% of the vapor under the screen is gone, just a small spot in the bottom right hand corner left
BUT
after charging the phone and using it for a couple of minutes, the screen started shaking, not flickering, shaking, so everything displayed on the screen is shaking up and down!
Any ideas what can be causing this ?!
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So here's the update:
So I took the phone out of the rice after 3 days and 90% of the vapor under the screen is gone, just a small spot in the bottom right hand corner left
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after charging the phone and using it for a couple of minutes, the screen started shaking, not flickering, shaking, so everything displayed on the screen is shaking up and down!
Any ideas what can be causing this ?!
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I'm guessing that water damage would cause that [emoji12] Is the moisture indicator white or red? (the one under the right flap)
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I'm guessing that water damage would cause that [emoji12] Is the moisture indicator white or red? (the one under the right flap)
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It's white
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It's white
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Hmm... Then it would probably be best if you send it in for repairs after you've removed all of the moisture under the screen. It hasn't triggered the indicator, meaning your warranty is still valid. Your screen is obviously not functioning well, so I would grab the chance and get the screen swapped. Try getting the defect on film or something and also be sure to get the white indicator on film, so you'll have proof that it isn't water damaged.
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That's what I'm gonna do, problem is I bought this from Google play store in the USA and currently I'm in Egypt and Google doesn't sell devices here so I can't repair it in warranty
I'm gonna take it to the local Sony dealership to be fixed and I'll have to pay for it myself since they don't guarantee Google play edition devices
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That's what I'm gonna do, problem is I bought this from Google play store in the USA and currently I'm in Egypt and Google doesn't sell devices here so I can't repair it in warranty
I'm gonna take it to the local Sony dealership to be fixed and I'll have to pay for it myself since they don't guarantee Google play edition devices
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Ouch! Well in that case you're right. You'll have to pay, so let's hope it won't be a ridiculous amount (but we all know it will be).
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350 $ !!!! They told me the screen needs to be changed and that will cost 350$ !
I will take it to be repaired somewhere else !
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350 $ !!!! They told me the screen needs to be changed and that will cost 350$ !
I will take it to be repaired somewhere else !
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Yeah, we all saw that one coming, haha. It's a 6.44 inch 1080p panel after all, and that ain't cheap. You can of course buy the panel and do the work yourself, but I don't recommend that if you've never done it before.
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350 $ !!!! They told me the screen needs to be changed and that will cost 350$ !
I will take it to be repaired somewhere else !
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You might as well buy a new one and sell that one for parts.
I need a waterproof case that I can mount on my bike. I do a lot of charity cycling. Any ideas?
No need for a waterproof case. So pick any case and bike mount you like.
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No need for a waterproof case. So pick any case and bike mount you like.
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LOL the nexus 6 is not waterproof. @rootSU posted this case in another thread http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00R7SWNCG/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/279-9179558-9725448
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LOL the nexus 6 is not waterproof. @rootSU posted this case in another thread http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00R7SWNCG/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/279-9179558-9725448
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100% waterproof no. But it is water resistant. So if you're mounting it to a bike, I'm guessing you're not going swimming with your bike.
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100% waterproof no. But it is water resistant. So if you're mounting it to a bike, I'm guessing you're not going swimming with your bike.
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There's a lot of situations where you might want a waterproof mount, EG you ride your bike to work everyday and it's raining. It's weird to assume that he doesn't need what he said what he was searching for.
I bike a lot also I just put my nexus 6 in the supcase unicorn beetle and just ride in the rain with it. No issues here the nexus 6 is suppose to be water resistant. Normally I would put my nexus 3 in a plastic bag but this? I just leave it iny pocket and keep biking I also use my lg tone plus with it. Those thing can withstand a serious downpour. Had it for 2 years now soaked in the new York city rain even was in a hurricane with a pair and they still work.
What mount did you guys get?
I bike a lot too. I might want to get one for myself but never sure on which mount to get.
I figure for water proofing I would bag it in a medium sized ziplock.
I use cue sheets and gps on most rides so i need a good mount as well
One I have used
Slip Grip car mounts.
I have this brand to hold my Droid Maxx on my bicycle and motorcycle, I just used the 1 1/2" bar mount model. It has held on without any problems. I am ordering one for the Nexus 6.
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LOL the nexus 6 is not waterproof.
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You're right - it's water resistant.
I'm sure all of us have seen the YT vids of people submerging N6es w/ no adverse effects, but I'd be hesitant to use it in the rain for other reasons. namely, would acid rain degrade the nano coating on water-resistant circuitry.
i bought this Delta XL Smartphone Holder and it is great http://deltacycle.com/bike-phone-tablet-holders/smartphone-xl-bicycle-holder-black
The Nexus 6 fits like a globe, it feels very safe. Good construction and super easy to install. Im very happy with it.
Also, the side buttons are easy to access
What is the purpose of wanting a case? GPS/Map? Or music/plug in? Ive been debating a case myself but I ride one day a week, same route, so no need for a map, thus the delay in ordering one. But if it's for music, I use LG Tones with MapMyRide and keep my phone in my bag. Works great as it reads out my cadence. They also have a great program that reads texts out loud or you can answer calls with one button, so I can decide if I need to stop for a message/call.
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LOL the nexus 6 is not waterproof. @rootSU posted this case in another thread http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00R7SWNCG/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/279-9179558-9725448
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I have submerged my N6 in a bath full of water, twice and have no adverse effects because of it.
B4tnam said:
I have submerged my N6 in a bath full of water, twice and have no adverse effects because of it.
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This is awesome. Is there a way we can contact you to send us payment if it does not work out as well for us?
My husband and I both got this one for the bike. I highly recommend it. Arkon is a good brand, you can buy different kinds of parts for your car, bike etc and use the same part that holds the phone. We got one for both of our cars and bikes.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0... bike mount&qid=1445915179&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1
im very happy with my current Bike setup:
1) Delta XL mount + a slim case
2) Viiiiva Heart Rate Monitor (from 4iiii). Its an Ant+/Bluetooth device that can act as a bridge between your bike sensors (cadence, power, etc) to your phone or Ant+ watch.
3) MapMyRide app (Strava is my second choice)
Does anyone know of a dedicated waterproof case for the Pixel 6? I have found a few for the Pro, but none for the plain version.
Before you tell me it's waterproof, I want the case for snorkeling in saltwater. That is not an environment I would want to expose my phone to.
You need a speciality case designed specifically for diving. Salt water will pretty much instantly destroy the phone if it gets inside... so there's that.
blackhawk said:
You need a speciality case designed specifically for diving. Salt water will pretty much instantly destroy the phone if it gets inside... so there's that.
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It's for snorkeling, not diving, so there is no pressure requirement.
chaimav said:
It's for snorkeling, not diving, so there is no pressure requirement.
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Doesn't matter as water is dense, 2.31 feet of head = 1 PSI, or 1 ATM = 33 feet of sea water or 14.7 psi
The case must be pressure resistant.
2 psi may not sound like much pressure be it is; the more area the harder it is to seal.
Something like the LifeProof Frē is rated for "WATERPROOF FROM 2 METERS FOR 1 HOUR". Why should that be insufficient?
FRĒ for iPhone 13 Pro Max MagSafe case — action ready and magnetic | LifeProof - US
Meet the FRĒ for MagSafe phone case. It dives underwater to 2 meters for 1 hour, clicks into MagSafe accessories and is made with 50% recycled plastic.
www.lifeproof.com
Also, the phone itself is waterproof so if the case does leak, it can be rinsed off afterwards.
Finally, I am paying for Google's preferred care so the most I would be out would be $99. Diving cases are $300+.
chaimav said:
Something like the LifeProof Frē is rated for "WATERPROOF FROM 2 METERS FOR 1 HOUR". Why should that be insufficient?
FRĒ for iPhone 13 Pro Max MagSafe case — action ready and magnetic | LifeProof - US
Meet the FRĒ for MagSafe phone case. It dives underwater to 2 meters for 1 hour, clicks into MagSafe accessories and is made with 50% recycled plastic.
www.lifeproof.com
Also, the phone itself is waterproof so if the case does leak, it can be rinsed off afterwards.
Finally, I am paying for Google's preferred care so the most I would be out would be $99. Diving cases are $300+.
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If you value the phone keep it away from salt water. "Waterproof" phones rarely are. Any immersion in salt water can kill it. The port is unprotected.
All I expect is better dust sealing and maybe some water resistance from an ip68 rated phone.
That case you linked isn't going to cut it more than likely... sorry.
I ziplock bag might do ok with little air* in it... test it. A dive case is really what you need...
*having open space allows a place from water to go before contacting the camera. Maybe something like this:
Amazon.com
blackhawk said:
If you value the phone keep it away from salt water. "Waterproof" phones rarely are. Any immersion in salt water can kill it. The port is unprotected.
All I expect is better dust sealing and maybe some water resistance from an ip68 rated phone.
That case you linked isn't going to cut it more than likely... sorry.
I ziplock bag might do ok with little air* in it... test it. A dive case is really what you need...
*having open space allows a place from water to go before contacting the camera. Maybe something like this:
Amazon.com
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I have been in looking at the one you linked to. The exact same product shows up under several different brand names. There is also a newer version of it that uses Bluetooth (instead of a lever to the volume rocker) but it seems like the app is not in the Play store. (i.e.kinda sketchy because you need to install it directly from the company)
Try B&H Photo...
Nothing at B&H either. If I wanted to go all out, I'd get something like this https://www.amazon.com/Underwater-i...d=2491154011&sprefix=phone+dive,aps,77&sr=8-3
...but at that price, I'd just buy an underwater camera.
I keep the smartphone away from the sea, topside in a ziplock bag.
Maybe you should just enjoy the place. Shooting is work... see, it's already started.
Fuel for the fire...
Assuming I want to take the risk, I go back to my original question: does anyone know of a dedicated waterproof case for the P6 similar to the LifeProof Frē?
I will be able to borrow a dedicated underwater camera for the snorkeling, and ordered a Stash7 Waterpocket universal bag style case for the beach and topside.
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It just arrived today, but my initial impressions are that it's a quality product. Its a bit more rubbery than those cheapo PVC ones and it has a felted lining. My Pixel 6 with Spigen Rugged Armor case fits snuggly inside. The neck lanyard is kinda like a bungy cord, and seems like it may be a bit long, but I'll see how it plays out. I can always tie a know in it to shorten it.
Zip lock bags for top side. Remember to be ware of salt creep; keep it spotless.
blackhawk said:
Zip lock bags for top side. Remember to be ware of salt creep; keep it spotless.
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The Stash7 is a zip lock bag on steroids.