Hey guys
I wanted to test the build quality of my phone so I took it out of the case. Amd grabbed it from both sides and slightly flexed it
It makes a bit of a creeking noise to which concerns me a little, could this be a fault and result in the waterprofness not working?
Let me know if it happens when if you flex yours, the sound seems to come from the lower right hand corner
J
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Mine doesn't creak at all
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Can't hear any creeking on mine. Do you have it in your front pocket a lot?
JackHanAnLG said:
Hey guys
I wanted to test the build quality of my phone so I took it out of the case. Amd grabbed it from both sides and slightly flexed it
It makes a bit of a creeking noise to which concerns me a little, could this be a fault and result in the waterprofness not working?
Let me know if it happens when if you flex yours, the sound seems to come from the lower right hand corner
J
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LOL YES mine done this earlier for the first time and i was like WDF haha
LordManhattan said:
Can't hear any creeking on mine. Do you have it in your front pocket a lot?
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I don't think putting it in your front pocket makes as big of a difference people think, I had it in there for a while without a case and my phone hasn't bent etc. But it's still a good question to ask, just a random statement from me lol
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bryanky5 said:
I don't think putting it in your front pocket makes as big of a difference people think, I had it in there for a while without a case and my phone hasn't bent etc. But it's still a good question to ask, just a random statement from me lol
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I'm not talking about bending. If you put some stress on something for a period of time, it'll start to weaken and then probably creek. I don't know how old you are, but i remember when i had the Nokia 3210/3310/3410 etc. which had plastic back covers, and they would start to creek like hell after i'd removed the covers a lot.
If your thigh bumps and puts stress on the frame of the Ultra for some time (walking and sitting a lot with it in your front pocket, for example), it'll start to creek. That, i can tell you.
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I'm not talking about bending. If you put some stress on something for a period of time, it'll start to weaken and then probably creek. I don't know how old you are, but i remember when i had the Nokia 3210/3310/3410 etc. which had plastic back covers, and they would start to creek like hell after i'd removed the covers a lot.
If your thigh bumps and puts stress on the frame of the Ultra for some time (walking and sitting a lot with it in your front pocket, for example), it'll start to creek. That, i can tell you.
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Fair enough, I'm just trying to say that mine has held up well and I have sat with it in my front pocket and walked a lot.
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bryanky5 said:
Fair enough, I'm just trying to say that mine has held up well and I have sat with it in my front pocket and walked a lot.
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Someone upstairs likes you I'm not saying that it will happen, but it might be one of the causes. Just treat it like a delicate electronic gadget, which it is after all.
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Someone upstairs likes you I'm not saying that it will happen, but it might be one of the causes. Just treat it like a delicate electronic gadget, which it is after all.
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Haha yeah these days when I go out I put it in a case but most of the times I prefer it without since the phone so beautiful
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Ive had it less then a week, and its been in my front pocket a few times but I usually have it in my side coat pocket
Do you think it would get water damaged If I were to drop it in water?
J
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JackHanAnLG said:
Ive had it less then a week, and its been in my front pocket a few times but I usually have it in my side coat pocket
Do you think it would get water damaged If I were to drop it in water?
J
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You realize it's fully water-proof, right?
You can submerge it in 1.5m of water for up to 30 minutes I believe.
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You realize it's fully water-proof, right?
You can submerge it in 1.5m of water for up to 30 minutes I believe.
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and yet mine got water damage... after light rain...
Granted it had been opened, and probably not sealed properly...
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and yet mine got water damage... after light rain...
Granted it had been opened, and probably not sealed properly...
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But from what I've read, you have particularly poor luck so far.
I really hope they send you back a fully functioning ZU with no problems this time around - ideally a complete replacement.
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But from what I've read, you have particularly poor luck so far.
I really hope they send you back a fully functioning ZU with no problems this time around - ideally a complete replacement.
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yes I have... although i do mess with my units a lot... umm probably more than a lot really..
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So i know there is a topic for this but no traffic on it lately. Anyways i just noticed 2 cracks on mine. Has anybody else contacted samsung on this issue.
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In that thread I think they did. I have one too! Crappy dock made one right around the charger so I can't blame Sammy.
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I haven't noticed any yet, knock on, wood.... Mines white and I have had it for about 2 months
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I've got one also right at the charging port....
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Mine is above the speaker and the other is along the right side. Samsung told me its not a known issue. Then they tried troubleshooting it and telling me to remove the battery to see if that fixes it. Lol.
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So you know there is a thread and you started another one anyway? You said no recent traffic... Had you posted there it would have spooled back to the top of the list... Dude, really? /rant
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On my second Note now. I exchanged the first one for a crack about an inch or two below the power button. The replacement has now developed a crack right at the power button.
So Samsung can say whatever they want about it not being a known issue - but it is an issue. Knock on wood ... my Note has never been dropped, I don't sit on it, and it's treated like it's a 5" piece of glass (which it is).
I got 3 cracks actually...one right on top of the speaker, one right where the power button is, and one right underneath the home button. Idk if these are really cosmetic flaws by Sammy...cos then again i ten to drop my phone all the time lol...Ofcourse it's always been in its folio leather wallet case so it shouldn't have hurt it that much.
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So you know there is a thread and you started another one anyway? You said no recent traffic... Had you posted there it would have spooled back to the top of the list... Dude, really? /rant
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Go somewhere else and complain.
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Where are cracks developing? Is it around the edges of the phone that goes all the way around? Did you guys drop it or forced the phone into a dock?
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Where are cracks developing? Is it around the edges of the phone that goes all the way around?
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Yes. The thin white trim around the glass.
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Did you guys drop it or forced the phone into a dock?
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No. Not on either phone I've had this happen to.
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Go somewhere else and complain.
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No, he has a point. If the OP had responded in the thread that was already started, it would be brought to the top of the list, and it would have the same traffic, without creating a useless thread and cluttering up our forums. Especially when he knew there was another thread.
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ddochi11 said:
Where are cracks developing? Is it around the edges of the phone that goes all the way around? Did you guys drop it or forced the phone into a dock?
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My phone has never been dropped or put in a dock. If u look at the phone the crack is between the top of the glass and the silver trim. You will see white trim and thats where mine are
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Its kinda hard to see in the pic but theres one. Top of glass between speaker and sensor
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I have one on back cover which I have noticed it being there since first week. Tried to take pic of back cover but so thin I can't even get my camera to see it. Well it does not bother me so its all good.!
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Its kinda hard to see in the pic but theres one. Top of glass between speaker and sensor
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Just saw the same crack on mine. Sucks.
are you guys sitting down with the phone in your pocket? If it is a little tight, maybe the frame is flexing a bit. I've started taking my phone out of my pocket when I sit down.
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are you guys sitting down with the phone in your pocket? If it is a little tight, maybe the frame is flexing a bit. I've started taking my phone out of my pocket when I sit down.
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Nope. I get the concept that 175 lbs of me is too much for super thin glass to support.
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Its kinda hard to see in the pic but theres one. Top of glass between speaker and sensor
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Mine is on the same spot.
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are you guys sitting down with the phone in your pocket? If it is a little tight, maybe the frame is flexing a bit. I've started taking my phone out of my pocket when I sit down.
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Mine is hardly ever in my pocket. I usually carry it around in my hand. Im too cautious with my phone. Never even been tossed....not even on a bed or couch. Always sit it down gentle
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I just noticed on my phone that the whole silver casing on my white S3 is cracking in atleast 10 places. I have not dropped the phone at all and it just started doing this. I took it to sprint and they said they have no idea whats happening so I called customer service and they're sending me a new one.
Sooo has this happened to anyone else?? Look at the sides real carefully and please reply!
Unfortunately, this has been happening with numerous S3s in Europe prior to our US release. No clue there why either.
I checked mine carefully and I have what looks like 4 seams, one in each corner. Almost positive they came with the phone tho.
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I checked mine carefully and I have what looks like 4 seams, one in each corner. Almost positive they came with the phone tho.
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I have the same four seams. Don't see any cracks on my device, luckily. I've been using the pebble blue 16GB S3 since the 21st.
Hmm yeah mine has the 4 seams as well. Are all of yall's the blue version?? Mine is white but i doubt that makes a difference.
Mine is white too. Hopefully you can get a replacement soon and the rest of us don't develop this problem
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Can someone please post a picture of these seams?
Thanks..
Seam is kinda hard to see in the first picture.
Second is of the actual cracking
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/76768873/IMG-20120625-WA0005.jpg
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I_FLY_Z3R0 said:
Seam is kinda hard to see in the first picture.
Second is of the actual cracking
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/76768873/IMG-20120625-WA0005.jpg
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Holy Hell.. well can't argue Samsung isn't using cheap plastic build quality. I thought they were on top of it. The sgs3 seems so Damn fragile with the weaker screen and plastic compared to my s2.
It's like pick your poison. Get an s3 that has great specs and software/hardware enhancements but it'll crumble in your hands.
Or evo that has great specs and camera but it has sense 4, resource hungry and will die without warning.
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Ain't that the truth. Atleast I'm getting a new one for free so no big deal right now.
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Thanks for the pictures! This is certainly something to think about now, given that its not just an isolated case.
Hmm, interesting indeed! :what:
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I_FLY_Z3R0 said:
Seam is kinda hard to see in the first picture.
Second is of the actual cracking
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Wow, almost seems like the phone was bent or something.
Did you sit on it?
It also could be thermal expansion issues. Did your phone ever get excessively hot?
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Seam is kinda hard to see in the first picture.
Second is of the actual cracking
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/76768873/IMG-20120625-WA0005.jpg
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I have a blue with 4 seams. That 2nd picture with the cracks is crazy. I remember when the first Nexus came out this was happening and Google said not to put your phone in your pocket. Maybe no more skinny jeans for you.
Jeez, found the first thing about the phone to make me think twice. Still getting it though.
lopezpm said:
I have a blue with 4 seams. That 2nd picture with the cracks is crazy. I remember when the first Nexus came out this was happening and Google said not to put your phone in your pocket. Maybe no more skinny jeans for you.
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yea i have the 16g blue and it looks like cracks /seams on all 4 corners, are yours in the corners also? i haven't dropped it or I don't use skinny jeans lol so maybe that's how they made them?
The 1st thing i did out of the package was inspect the blue S3 and automatically noticed those 4 seems however I just took it as that's how is was manufactured and not a defect.
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The 1st thing i did out of the package was inspect the blue S3 and automatically noticed those 4 seems however I just took it as that's how is was manufactured and not a defect.
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Yea I'm sure that's what it is
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I'm loving my phone. The only thing I noticed is that if I squeeze the phone on the right side towards the upper end of the screen I can hear a little sound and can barely feel some movement where the rounded part meets the rear glass. Anyone else have this? I'm not used to any parts moving since always using iPhones for years now.....until I decided I had to get the LGOG.
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Mine feels sturdy and I don't hear any noise. No moving parts.
You may want to get your phone exchanged. Or stop squeezing it so hard.
I agree. Mine just feels like one big smooth hunk of glass. No give to even remotely allow a creek.
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I'm loving my phone. The only thing I noticed is that if I squeeze the phone on the right side towards the upper end of the screen I can hear a little sound and can barely feel some movement where the rounded part meets the rear glass. Anyone else have this? I'm not used to any parts moving since always using iPhones for years now.....until I decided I had to get the LGOG.
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I have the same thing going on with mine. I have also noticed that the phone wobbles a bit when face on a flat surface.
Minor inconvenience for such a great phone.
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I never have even felt the actual surface of my phone. Factory plastic came off. Zagg went on with bumper case. I haven't really examined my phone like that
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I never have even felt the actual surface of my phone. Factory plastic came off. Zagg went on with bumper case. I haven't really examined my phone like that
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Lol I got that problem too. Won't take it outta the house without a case and ishield.
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It feels like a solid piece of glass with absolutely no flex or movement...how is a creek even possible?
Noticed this as well, but only when pressing against a certain spot. Specifically, when holding the phone's edges & pressing directly in the center of the back of the phone. Also, it's sporadic, so I'm not worried about it.
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I'm loving my phone. The only thing I noticed is that if I squeeze the phone on the right side towards the upper end of the screen I can hear a little sound and can barely feel some movement where the rounded part meets the rear glass. Anyone else have this? I'm not used to any parts moving since always using iPhones for years now.....until I decided I had to get the LGOG.
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My squeaky spot is in the upper left part of the phone. I notched it last month, but I think it had something to do with battery cover more than the phone itself. I funny think it'll cause any real issues do I'll keep ignoring it until the whole thing falls apart.
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Don't squeeze your phone. Don't squeeze your phone. Repeat after me...
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i noticed a small squeak if i pinch the device front/back between the power button and the camera.
You guys are like the phone torturers... stop that.
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I've squeezed it all over and it's solid.. same with the phone. :laugh:
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I've squeezed it all over and it's solid.. same with the phone. :laugh:
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Same here
Nothing creaks in mine, but if I shake it, theres a bit of rattling...
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Feels solid. No creaks here, but rattling when shaken is definitely there. And the rattling comes from the physical buttons.
As I wrote in a different thread, my phone's build quality is superb except for the cheap feeling and somewhat loose physical buttons.
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i have the same thing going on with mine. I have also noticed that the phone wobbles a bit when face on a flat surface.
Minor inconvenience for such a great phone.
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mine too it wobbles dafuq
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Nothing creaks in mine, but if I shake it, theres a bit of rattling...
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Mine rattles from the vol button.
It's not a big deal to me since I'll put a case on it eventually.
I actually woke my wife from her slumber last night handling my phone. The creaking is really getting loud. If I touch my phone anywhere near the power button, you would think something is going to break. I wish there was a way to fix it. Maybe a well placed drop of super glue would do it. I don't know, I'm too scared I would mess something up.
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No creaks at all no rattles. I finally checked it out. You guys should have your phones replaced right away
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http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/HTC+One+Teardown/13494/1
Just read this report from ifixit. They say it gets the worse repairability score ever! This means it will be nearly impossible to repair if you crack the screen and you'll have to keep insurance on this beast. I fix phones all the time so this is important to me. I feel it affects the long term value of the phone. HTC is making phones that look really good no the outside but the inside is designed to be a disposable device. I've got a problem with that. How do you guys feel about this?
You're really late.... There are other topics about this already.
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They also tore it apart like morons instead of unscrewing it under the speaker grills
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aimetti said:
They also tore it apart like morons instead of unscrewing it under the speaker grills
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What screws? They got the screen off and then a layer of foam padding, then found no other way to get the PCB and everything else out without pulling it out and damaging some of the plastic seating in the process.
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They also tore it apart like morons instead of unscrewing it under the speaker grills
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Yea, they really jacked that phone up. I can't wait to get my hands on one and try it the right way. But it still looks daunting.
Just a simple poll...because I'm curious.
Voted No. I don't have warranty on it. So, no.
Same goes simply because i have a gap at the top right of my screen which is leaking light and also big enough to fit a card, i wont vote till i get my replacement Z2, that is if i remember to
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No, I haven't submerged it yet, but after 1 week I bought it I ran a 14Km trail running race and rain started mid course. So double moisture: from me and from the rain. I also used it during the race to take some pictures and shoot some videos, like a race vlog
This is exactly the scenario I bought it for and it passed.
Yes I submerged mine in the swimming pool. All went absolute perfect and no problems with the phone.
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No, I don't dare! Heard too many horror stories.
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I've run it under the tap and made a call from the shower. The shower isn't the best because the water on the screen is like touching it, it opens apps etc. I'll be using it in the pool for sure in summer.
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Yes, it's designed to be usable under water
Yes, I've also "washed" my phone with running water. Everything is fine. I have a very very slight gap at the top right and bottom left. The gap is barely big enough to fit one sheet of a4 paper.
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Yes. And was under constant splashing and dunking underwater. Fine and ports were kept dry. Make sure to rinse out the headphone jack though. I posted a while back regarding the headphone not working. Someone said to flush it out with water and I did. Works great
My Z, Z1 and Z2 all went underwater
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jayc1980 said:
Yes I submerged mine in the swimming pool. All went absolute perfect and no problems with the phone.
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Your device has gaps?
I have not had the courage to submerge it, but I really want! It was, surely, one of the major reasons why I have bought the Xperia Z and Z2 now!
Yes, many times though i have no warranty. I am from Norway, the mobile phone is from Taiwan
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Yes, many times though i have no warranty. I am from Norway, the mobile phone is from Taiwan
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What is the date of manufacture and has gaps?
BR4DOKYBrazil said:
What is the date of manufacture and has gaps?
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Week 12.. I think there is tiny gap issue, but it never bothers me
BR4DOKYBrazil said:
Your device has gaps?
I have not had the courage to submerge it, but I really want! It was, surely, one of the major reasons why I have bought the Xperia Z and Z2 now!
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Yep device has the gap, but what the hell haha, it's been submerged many times and no issues, dumped my friends in his beer and and that went fine too. His has gap same as mine.
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Yes, I've also "washed" my phone with running water. Everything is fine. I have a very very slight gap at the top right and bottom left. The gap is barely big enough to fit one sheet of a4 paper.
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Same I regularly wash my phone after eating, as I text while eating too!
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Week 12.. I think there is tiny gap issue, but it never bothers me
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Yep device has the gap, but what the hell haha, it's been submerged many times and no issues, dumped my friends in his beer and and that went fine too. His has gap same as mine.
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I'm crazy to submerge my device, but I need courage!
My old Xperia Z I washed it every time it was dusty, but the Z2 I'm afraid!
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I'm crazy to submerge my device, but I need courage!
My old Xperia Z I washed it every time it was dusty, but the Z2 I'm afraid!
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It's normal to be a little bit scared...
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Same I regularly wash my phone after eating, as I text while eating too!
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Try wash it with bleach.
Yep, my Z2 had been dunked in a glass of water as a test. Following this, it has been taken into the bath. No ill effects.
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