[Q] Rust on volume rocker? - Desire HD Accessories

Has anyone noticed something reddish and rough on the volume rocker surface after using it for more than 6 months? I hope its not rust and just polish that has eroded...I stay in Mumbai where the climate is quite humid that's why i think its rust..

Yes I have the same issue, a coppery colour with rough texture, my power button has also started to loose the silver finish.

But do you think its rust or just eroded polish??

Of course its not rust. The rocker is alloy-plated. After a while it disappears. Sad but true

Thank god it isnt rust...but i have heard that cheap metals also get rust ..

Same with me. Coppery brown color on volume and power keys. The silver color is no more.
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yep mines the same, its just the silver wearing off, there is nothing to worry about, its just a shame they didnt use solid metal insted of the plastic with silver coating.

Good for you. My volume rocker essentially failed, the volume down function barely works, I have to press it very hard. Does anyone have experience about RMA in this case?

Springdale said:
Good for you. My volume rocker essentially failed, the volume down function barely works, I have to press it very hard. Does anyone have experience about RMA in this case?
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I dropped my phone and it landed on its side bending my volume rocker down the centre, It kept falling out as it no longer fitted properly, inevitably one day I lost the rocker but I bought a replacement online, it was slightly expensive for what it is but in no way costly. You can pry your old one off with something thin, a small blob of adhesive holds in on the the middle of the rocker, and then 1 metal and 1 rubber (?) tab hold it into the phone. The rubber tab is at the bottom of the rocker so pry with something thin from there.
I bought mine http://www.parts4repair.com/products/HTC-Desire-HD-Volume-Button.html there. I choose the cheapest delivery which took almost 2 weeks to the UK. Its up to you whether you choose this option or not. I thought I would just put it out there incase anyone wants to replace their volume rockers.

That may happen in the near future if my phone falls for 2 times or more!...but thats good information @didge3...and why are you still using ARHD 5.2.1 when 6.1.0 is out?But if you prefer sense 2.1 wasn't 5.2.6 the smoothest?

didge3 said:
I dropped my phone and it landed on its side bending my volume rocker down the centre, It kept falling out as it no longer fitted properly, inevitably one day I lost the rocker but I bought a replacement online, it was slightly expensive for what it is but in no way costly. You can pry your old one off with something thin, a small blob of adhesive holds in on the the middle of the rocker, and then 1 metal and 1 rubber (?) tab hold it into the phone. The rubber tab is at the bottom of the rocker so pry with something thin from there.
I bought mine http://www.parts4repair.com/products/HTC-Desire-HD-Volume-Button.html there. I choose the cheapest delivery which took almost 2 weeks to the UK. Its up to you whether you choose this option or not. I thought I would just put it out there incase anyone wants to replace their volume rockers.
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Thank you, but I think my problem is with the volume down button itself, and according the site you linked this case I would have to buy a motherboard flex cable that is about $50...

I´ve been using a silicon case since day one (17. November 2010)
Everything still looks like on day one...
I would send it in to HTC, they can replace the buttons ...
They have outstanding service!

nish77 said:
That may happen in the near future if my phone falls for 2 times or more!...but thats good information @didge3...and why are you still using ARHD 5.2.1 when 6.1.0 is out?But if you prefer sense 2.1 wasn't 5.2.6 the smoothest?
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Should really update my signature more often! When I posted I was running 5.2.1, and shortly after I bumped up to 5.2.6 but too be honest I was looking at 6.1 and thinking I'm a little bored of Sense so now I'm running MIUI+, a slight change....

Also got this, it's a real shame. The paint is only coming off on the bottom side, and also the actual button is starting to break off the phone at the bottom !
I blame all the reboots into recovery...

Hi alexluckett
alexluckett said:
Also got this, it's a real shame. The paint is only coming off on the bottom side, and also the actual button is starting to break off the phone at the bottom !
I blame all the reboots into recovery...
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Try Quick Boot from the Market.
Take Care
TheQuest

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Hi alexluckett
Try Quick Boot from the Market.
Take Care
TheQuest
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Haha, I was just kidding in my post ! I use Advanced Power Menu!
Thank you though anyway!

Mine fell off completely, new one off ebay hopefully.

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I´ve been using a silicon case since day one (17. November 2010)
Everything still looks like on day one...
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Yeah, me too. A good silicon case is certainly worth it and for me the phone feels better in hand. I use this very one (from this review).

the volume rocker is one weak link in an otherwise excellent phone,,
barely a month after i bought a new DHD, and my "" vol - "" aint working !
have to use software to adjust vol,,,,

Agree, a good case is the answer. Got a nice case of play.com. It's a exspect case paid about £6, bargin, kept mine safe for months now. Give a look...
http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/4-/17123125/Exspect-HTC-Desire-HD-Tough-Silicone-Case-and-Screen-Protector-Black-/Product.html
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silicone case

any one using one if so what make and where from the cheapo one i got off flea bay isn't that good
Picked this up from ebay its a tight fit feels comfortable in the hard seems nice and solid on the edges doesn't bulk the phone up and choice of colours nice cheap case till something better comes along quick delivery to
My item number was 190459832958
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whats it like for access to the power button, the one i got was a real pain to use the power button
Same here with the power button...
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whats it like for access to the power button, the one i got was a real pain to use the power button
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I got mine from ebay too
I got ebay #220687867777
As above, it is a tight fit but the power button is the problem, likely all the same case from different sellers..
I superglued a tiny plastic fragment from a shampoo bottle lid under the cases button indentation and it's perfect. The smoke effect isn't so good where I put the glue but duh... its a solvent.
It came with a screen protector which was surprisingly good compared to the Zagg ones I have used before (and still have).
Total bargain
well after initial getting one off flea bay it came and did the job but was bulky and the power button was hard to operate
then read on here about some one who got a very good one and no power button issues, so i got the link and ordered one and i have to say its excellent
fits a lot better than the other one and far less bulky and the power button is no longer a problem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....666119&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_1673wt_905
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well after initial getting one off flea bay it came and did the job but was bulky and the power button was hard to operate
then read on here about some one who got a very good one and no power button issues, so i got the link and ordered one and i have to say its excellent
fits a lot better than the other one and far less bulky and the power button is no longer a problem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....666119&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_1673wt_905
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After seeing this I ordered one of these, and I can confirm it works well - much better than the previous case I had, where it was a real pain to press the power button. Really fast (free) delivery and only £3.49 - bargain!
Got a case-mate one today from carphone whore house it was a tenner with screen protector that I immediately threw away, as I don't see the need for a screen protector also it looked like it wouldn't fit that well. The case itself is pretty nice, I don't think it is silicone (maybe TPU) as it comes out of my pocket easily (you all know what I mean). It is very sleek and fits really well, power and volume buttons are easy to use so a win all round. Unfortunately it is not on either the CPW or the case-mate website yet (they had one type of case in stock and only one of that case in stock). Looking at the other case-mate cases I believe it is from their barely-there series.
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well after initial getting one off flea bay it came and did the job but was bulky and the power button was hard to operate
then read on here about some one who got a very good one and no power button issues, so i got the link and ordered one and i have to say its excellent
fits a lot better than the other one and far less bulky and the power button is no longer a problem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....666119&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_1673wt_905
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That looks great. My wife is about to get a Desire HD, I'm used to flexishield cases (which I think is brilliant for my HD2) - is this as good as theirs?
Thanks.
The case you are discussing in here is the same one I posted about in this thread. The seller I got it from sells it for a little less (£2.75) but it is exactly the same one. I have to say I have no problems with it, it fits well, all the buttons and openings are well cut and I would recommend it to anyone. As for the power button, the inital HTC design is a pain but this case helps out to some degree, that said, it is still difficult to press at times.
Regards.
Is it worth buying a hydro case or a silicone gel case like these
http://www.londonmagicstore.co.uk/G...ro+Gel+Case+for+HTC+Desire+HD+%252B+Film.html
http://www.g5-online.com/mobile_pho...ne_skin_case_and_screen_protector_P12042.html
I bought 2 of these the other day I gave one my friend who has the HD as mine doesn't come till Monday. The case looks fine and does the job. There is a really smart looking case on Play.com coming out at the end if the month. These will do until then.
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combat goofwing said:
well after initial getting one off flea bay it came and did the job but was bulky and the power button was hard to operate
then read on here about some one who got a very good one and no power button issues, so i got the link and ordered one and i have to say its excellent
fits a lot better than the other one and far less bulky and the power button is no longer a problem
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Thats the same one i got a few days ago, feels really good, buttons work fine, really happy with it
http://www.netimes.com/shop/index.p..._description=1&keyword=desire+hd+case&x=0&y=0
There are a couple of types available for Desire HD, and we have had no complaints so far.

Silicone case for flat back

Hi I am currently awaiting delivery for my DHD (and it could be a week or two).
I am wondering if anyone who owns a Silicone case - or something similar, and has found a case that allows for the phone to sit flat on a table surface to allow for one handed use. With the camera design set out from the main body I am hoping the case would come up to this level preventing rocking action.
Does the phone rock around on a table when used without a case or is it bearable?
I will then add a screen protector perhaps a Zagg product or similar.
Any ideas?
Cheers
Si
mine is currently cases-less, and does rock around when it on the table. however, placing a little phone sock under the phone is good at reducing the rocking, but i cant find one big enough to fit the phone in yet.
still looking for a good case, but it seems 3rd parties are being slow with this phone.
I'm needing a case or something like a bumper for my DHD.
I've had it 3 weeks and dropped it twice on to hard surfaces, got 2 small scratches and a small dent at the power button (since the button was flush with the case to start with, its actually made it a bit better!! LOL)
but my luck won't last too much longer so I need to protect it...
any ideas??
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I was thinking of using a phone sock to help keep it protected, the problem is having to slide the phone out every time i want to use it, id end up just leaving it somewhere. But keeping it steady with one is a good idea - but overall I'm looking for something more protective, good looking and will prevent the rocking.
I'm normally quite good with not dropping my phones, but a bumper or silicone case would be a must with a screen this size...don't really want to scratch or dent it (even if it has its upsides ;D ).
I'll keep looking, the annoying thing is that all the silicone ones I have found only have front or back on photos, not from the side...which is obviously important to check the level in relation to the camera area.
Cheers
Si
Was browsing through Google products and found this new one on Play, looks really cool not as dull and uninspired as the average silicone protector. I don't know again if it will help the issue with the raised camera, but I am still really interested.
play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/4-/17123125/Exspect-HTC-Desire-HD-Tough-Silicone-Case-Black/Product.html?_$ja=tsid:11518|cc:|prd:17123125|cat:Mobile+#
I bought one of these and it does what it says on the tim. Protects the back and sides while offering unfettered access to the screen. It helps with the grip too, so I'm less likely to drop it (eek!)
Just so you know, the following case does have a slight wobble to it left and right when typing whilst on a flat surface. Not loads, but a wobble is there!
BLACK GEL PROTECTION CASE COVER SKIN FOR HTC DESIRE HD
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824377
here what i found while looking for the case and ended up with a very good one
Has anyone tried this thing?
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=203617
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Has anyone tried this thing?
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=203617
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Yeah it looks good, nice to know its tougher than silicone, but unless it solves the rocking issue - I still prefer the one I found on Play...just because its cool looking.
but if you give it a go, let us know how well it performs and fits.
Well tbh I'm leaning toward the black one too but this TPU thing caught my attention and I was wondering if anyone has it
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Has anyone tried this thing?
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=203617
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notice they have a cut out for the power button which was a issue on my first gel case
mnd_bg said:
Has anyone tried this thing?
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=203617
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I don't think anyone should have it yet since HTC haven't released it.
I ordered it from handtec before but they say they will get it at the end of the month so I canceled mine.
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notice they have a cut out for the power button which was a issue on my first gel case
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It's not a cutout for the powerbutton.
It's for the 3.5 headphonejack.
emwdava said:
It's not a cutout for the powerbutton.
It's for the 3.5 headphonejack.
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think you will find it is for the power button the 3.5mm jack is on the bottom in the long oval cut out
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think you will find it is for the power button the 3.5mm jack is on the bottom in the long oval cut out
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To be honest, I don't think the picture shown is even the actual product. There is no hole for the speaker and the whole is definitely for the 3.5mm jack. (you can see the power button raised on the upper right corner). Since the case is not released yet, this is quite possible.
I've got this one too...
As CD993 says it does wobble, but only marginally... this is a TOUCH screen after all, you don't need to press very hard for it to respond!
The fact it's nearly £10 cheaper than the official HTC one (and yes, the image is wrong or else it's not going to have enough cutouts on the back!) is good enough for me!
cd993 said:
Just so you know, the following case does have a slight wobble to it left and right when typing whilst on a flat surface. Not loads, but a wobble is there!
cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150506304658"]BLACK GEL PROTECTION CASE COVER SKIN FOR HTC DESIRE HD
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WTF is the matter with posting links btw? At what point does this 'privilege' begin?

Black gel tpu cover case w/pics

just got a new BLACK GEL TPU COVER CASE from ebay for $3, not bad for the money, fits perfectly, buttons r hard to use but probably have to work them in. item says gel, but feels smoother than gel, not gummy. received it in 2 weeks from china to canada, fastest i ever got anything from there
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/190670969363?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
been using the same one for months. works good. buttons arent so hard after a while but definitely doesn't feel as good as the naked phone
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been using the same one for months. works good. buttons arent so hard after a while but definitely doesn't feel as good as the naked phone
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i have to agree, im going to c if they loosen up a little, or else ill just cut the power one out
I did that for the volume buttons on my TPU case, the power hole was open already, I used an Exacto knife to carve out the volume buttons and it's MUCH better now.
have this model for now 2 month without problem
i love the side grip
probably i cut the power button
alfi1 said:
have this model for now 2 month without problem
i love the side grip
probably i cut the power button
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so after 2 months it hasnt loosened up
i love the phone naked, but a little too slick and always worried that the phone would slip out of my hands, the case keeps the bulk down and side grip makes for a less chance of it flying out of my hands, but i could of done without it as the tpu skin would of sufficed
I've been using this case since February. It's really quite impressive for the price. It has probably saved me from a cracked screen at least once. For the price it's really good.
Just got mine in the mail yesterday. For $2.42 shipped, how could I pass it up? I love the look and feel of it (especially the feel), and while I appreciate the stiffness of the buttons making it hard to accidentally press something, they are very firm to the point of being difficult to press. Sucks because I love everything else about this case, especially the side grips, and it's easily my favorite among all the Skyrocket cases I've tried (Otterbox Defender, Diztronic TPU, a bunch of those cheap silicone/mesh hybrids and a Reiko case similar to the Defender, but with a kickstand). Do those buttons loosen up with time at all, or do they pretty much stay the same?
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Just got mine in the mail yesterday. For $2.42 shipped, how could I pass it up? I love the look and feel of it (especially the feel), and while I appreciate the stiffness of the buttons making it hard to accidentally press something, they are very firm to the point of being difficult to press. Sucks because I love everything else about this case, especially the side grips, and it's easily my favorite among all the Skyrocket cases I've tried (Otterbox Defender, Diztronic TPU, a bunch of those cheap silicone/mesh hybrids and a Reiko case similar to the Defender, but with a kickstand). Do those buttons loosen up with time at all, or do they pretty much stay the same?
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I hated the volume buttons on my TPU case so I cut them out so it's just an opening to the original buttons, same as the power button. I just used a box cutter and cut out around the outline, you can't even tell, and it's *so* much easier now.
I have this for a while and I'm pretty sure the buttons are loosening up with time, happens to me that i accidentally wake the phone clicking the volume keys while simply grabbing it. I only remove it when I'm flashing stuff and need to get to recovery often, then it's a bit annoying.
Just bought mine yesterday. Waiting now.
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Well, I screwed this one up pretty good. I cut the covers for the power and volume buttons out, then realized that they're so far recessed in the case that I'll never be able to get to them. It's even less convenient now than it was when the buttons were impossible to press. Oops.
Diztronic TPU incoming.
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Well, I screwed this one up pretty good. I cut the covers for the power and volume buttons out, then realized that they're so far recessed in the case that I'll never be able to get to them. It's even less convenient now than it was when the buttons were impossible to press. Oops.
Diztronic TPU incoming.
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Really? Wow that case must be thick. I cut mine out and they are easier to use than with them not cut out.
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Just a heads up to anyone buying one off amazon, switch who you purchase from. The default is from a Hong Kong seller. I bought the iPhone variant a while back for a friend, saving 10cents is not worth 3 weeks of ship time.
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I got mine from an American seller at the price I mentioned. Took five days to arrive.
Wicked case, just got mine in the mail. Nice change coming from a case mate tough case.
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Just ordered mines last nite for $2.55 + free shipping.....hope the sides dont warp like the POS case mate case i had before....
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Just got mines in the mail today....feels alot better then my old POS casemate case.
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Just got mines in the mail today....feels alot better then my old POS casemate case.
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would you recommend it over others my casemate kinda mesed up too
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would you recommend it over others my casemate kinda mesed up too
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Idk bout OTHERS cuz ive only had the casemate case and the rubber part by the volune and power button kept warping every single time even after at&t replaced it for free......but this case is pretty badass for less than $3....others complain the buttons are hard to press but after about an hour its barely noticeable to me....
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Anyone having a loose power button?

Been having problems with my power button feeling a little too loose for comfort. It's alright when I try and click it and all, but it doesn't feel as solid as my home buttons or the volume buttons.
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Very common with all GS3 models.
Samsung has been improving, but they don't really have the best build quality.
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yes. my first S3 had a bad radio so they sent me another. this replacement had a very loose power button and I had to insert little pieces of paper in my case (UAG) in the power button cutout for me to be able to push the button. this was still very finicky. still too hard to press, but an extra piece of paper made my phone constantly reboot. I finally called verizon and told them that my power button fell off (lie) and that I put it back in and it was all loosey goosey. they sent me another replacement and the button works great. no complaints now.
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Been having problems with my power button feeling a little too loose for comfort. It's alright when I try and click it and all, but it doesn't feel as solid as my home buttons or the volume buttons.
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Well, I had one fall off, and I had one "CLN" (Certified Like New) come in with the power button in the bottom of the box and before I could get it working the volume rocker fell off. I'd have to say it was not a good day for glue in the re-certify facility! :silly: I shipped it back to them with both buttons taped to the back of the device.
I talked to a supervisor and had my phone replaced with a new one after three strikes. This one is working like a champ!
One thing: a lot of the better cases and holsters (like all the Otterbox models, for example) have 'captive' covers over both the power button and the rocker, so unless you're into changing batteries a lot or have a crack-flashing habit, you're probably saving yourself a bit of headache(s) by investing another $20-$35 in a decent case. Personally, after having an Otterbox "Defender" strapped onto my hip (previous Moto Bionic), I went with the "Commuter" series case this time. KoolKase makes a good holster for that model (Otterbox "Commuter"), but I've only seen it on ebay for about $10.

Dropped my Moto X Pure for the 100000x time. [TLDR: Broke :( ]

So today i have finally broke my phone I am currently phoneless until my replacement screen comes in so i will be going phoneless from here until atleast 4/20!! So i would like to describe what happened. Usually this phone is a tank and i can drop it 1 million times without it breaking until today happened. I was already having a really bad day i woke up late in the morning and almost missed my bus. i went to school looking like trash and then i end up going through the whole day with a really bad headache. I had to deal with a horrible mat teacher who gave me a (no joke) 66.60 for the marking period. half the class failed. So whatever i dealt with her then i went through my day until i was in my last period class. i was wearing gym shorts today so my pockets were really loose and i had my phone in my right pocket. I was sitting in a chair that was 2 feet off the ground and BAM my phone smashes into the floor. At this point I'm like "oh crap its done" so i flip it over and there was only a tiny crack in the top left hand corner so im like oh okay no biggy I can deal with that. That wasn't the worst of it. The screen powered on perfectly fine nothing looked wrong however only one half of the touch screen worked. Touching the screen anywhere under the power button wouldn't work. Running a DPI of 420 puts 2 essential things right in that exact area (dpi wont matter for the second thing) 1. My lock password is toast so i cant unlock my phone 2. even if i could unlock my phone (some cases i was able to unlock my phone but it works for 5 seconds then stops) the nav bar lives in that zone so im screwed. I just find it funny how a tiny drop can be so fatal and disable half a screen while i drop my phone daily from many different heights and thee wort it got was a scratch. I'm curious what are your drop stories?????
PS. if you don't see me participate in the threads I usually stalk its because I prefer to browse and post to XDA from XDA Labs. The website sucks.
I have repaired my phone and ordered the black dualpro or whatever its called case by insipio I ended up getting it for $25 should be here in a few days the company who ships it is very reliable
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Same thing happened to me. But replacing the screen on these is really easy, provided you get the screen/digitizer and frame assembly. Ijust did mine last week. Now i wont take off the case again. I have never cracked a screen until this phone. But up and going again.
planedoc said:
Same thing happened to me. But replacing the screen on these is really easy, provided you get the screen/digitizer and frame assembly. Ijust did mine last week. Now i wont take off the case again. I have never cracked a screen until this phone. But up and going again.
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Yeah i noticed how easy it is! i should be getting my replacement display (with frame) and phone tools anywhwere between now and may 1st
WelcomeToTheSkye said:
Yeah i noticed how easy it is! i should be getting my replacement display (with frame) and phone tools anywhwere between now and may 1st
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Can you link from where u ordered your screen ?
Simple lesson: keep it in a case
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Jay794 said:
Simple lesson: keep it in a case
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Maybe if you just got black or something. Some of us customized them in Moto maker or skinned them. It would be useless to cover it up and I don't like the clear cases. Sure you have to be careful but you really should even with a case. The thing is accidents happen and a case isn't a guarantee that the phone won't break anyways.
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Simple lesson: keep it in a case
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If only they weren't so ugly for this phone. Good thing I take care of my stuff...
@WelcomeToTheSkye Sorry to hear about your phone. And your class. I was so scared I was gonna drop my MXP until I got a case. I was expecting the rubber on the back to be grippy but mine is slippery compared to my old moto E and the metal makes it worse. If you'd like a case recommendation, I have the Diztronic case and the Incipio Octane. They're both good. The octane looks better because it lets you back material show through and it adds more grip, but the headphone port cutout isn't big enough for my ATH-M50s
The Diztronic is really really nice. It just doesn't add as much grip. The buttons are also really easy to press. It's the one I usually use.
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Simple lesson: keep it in a case
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i have never been a case person... i break all the cases i ever get... plus all the cases (beside the incipio brand) suck for this phone
elite001mm said:
@WelcomeToTheSkye Sorry to hear about your phone. And your class. I was so scared I was gonna drop my MXP until I got a case. I was expecting the rubber on the back to be grippy but mine is slippery compared to my old moto E and the metal makes it worse. If you'd like a case recommendation, I have the Diztronic case and the Incipio Octane. They're both good. The octane looks better because it lets you back material show through and it adds more grip, but the headphone port cutout isn't big enough for my ATH-M50s
The Diztronic is really really nice. It just doesn't add as much grip. The buttons are also really easy to press. It's the one I usually use.
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Yeah i might end up going with the incipio duo thingy lol the one with two layers soon... im just not a case person... thanks for the recommendations
WelcomeToTheSkye said:
i have never been a case person... i break all the cases i ever get... plus all the cases (beside the incipio brand) suck for this phone
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I got a pretty nice looking carbon fibre look case off eBay for less than £5 and it's saved my phone no end of times, if you go caseless and your phone breaks you only have yourself to blame
Wallet cases are also a great way to protect your phone/screen. I looked around on Amazon for a while and the only well reviewed one was the one by a company called J&D. I purchased it in turquoise and paired it with the Pleson tempered glass screen protector and the only downside is that all tempered glass protectors for this phone come up a little on the sides due to the curved screen but otherwise this is a protective and attractive combination.
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WelcomeToTheSkye said:
So today i have finally broke my phone I am currently phoneless until my replacement screen comes in so i will be going phoneless from here until atleast 4/20!! So i would like to describe what happened. Usually this phone is a tank and i can drop it 1 million times without it breaking until today happened. I was already having a really bad day i woke up late in the morning and almost missed my bus. i went to school looking like trash and then i end up going through the whole day with a really bad headache. I had to deal with a horrible mat teacher who gave me a (no joke) 66.60 for the marking period. half the class failed. So whatever i dealt with her then i went through my day until i was in my last period class. i was wearing gym shorts today so my pockets were really loose and i had my phone in my right pocket. I was sitting in a chair that was 2 feet off the ground and BAM my phone smashes into the floor. At this point I'm like "oh crap its done" so i flip it over and there was only a tiny crack in the top left hand corner so im like oh okay no biggy I can deal with that. That wasn't the worst of it. The screen powered on perfectly fine nothing looked wrong however only one half of the touch screen worked. Touching the screen anywhere under the power button wouldn't work. Running a DPI of 420 puts 2 essential things right in that exact area (dpi wont matter for the second thing) 1. My lock password is toast so i cant unlock my phone 2. even if i could unlock my phone (some cases i was able to unlock my phone but it works for 5 seconds then stops) the nav bar lives in that zone so im screwed. I just find it funny how a tiny drop can be so fatal and disable half a screen while i drop my phone daily from many different heights and thee wort it got was a scratch. I'm curious what are your drop stories?????
PS. if you don't see me participate in the threads I usually stalk its because I prefer to browse and post to XDA from XDA Labs. The website sucks.
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Make sure you head over to https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Moto-X-Pure-Moto-X-Style/bd-p/449 before having Moto Mobility work on it. There's some disagreement over whether it's a scam or negligence, but either way you're in for a lot of trouble.
I don't use a case either because it makes the phone too large for a pocket. Too bad Moto didn't put a rim around the glass like every other Chinese and Japanese phone has. I guess they wanted the iPhone look with a minimalist white face and a cracked screen.
kevinmcmurtrie said:
Make sure you head over to https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Moto-X-Pure-Moto-X-Style/bd-p/449 before having Moto Mobility work on it. There's some disagreement over whether it's a scam or negligence, but either way you're in for a lot of trouble.
I don't use a case either because it makes the phone too large for a pocket. Too bad Moto didn't put a rim around the glass like every other Chinese and Japanese phone has. I guess they wanted the iPhone look with a minimalist white face and a cracked screen.
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I repaired it myself! Everything works perfectly...
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Im having the same issue,Dropped the phone bought a replacement screen since motorola wants to charge me 250 bucks JUST FOR THE SCREEN but the worst part about all of this is when i removed the phone back i couldnt remove the screws because most of them are stripped :'(. so now im stuck with this phone like this and i dont want to buy a whole new one cause im poor.
pabel101 said:
Im having the same issue,Dropped the phone bought a replacement screen since motorola wants to charge me 250 bucks JUST FOR THE SCREEN but the worst part about all of this is when i removed the phone back i couldnt remove the screws because most of them are stripped :'(. so now im stuck with this phone like this and i dont want to buy a whole new one cause im poor.
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Same thing happened to me I stripped 6/20 of the screws... Turns out if you rip the screen off by getting a screwdriver under it you can still the stripped screws out of the back frame. It doesn't need all 20 screws it needs the one to hold the motherboard to the screen and at least 8 to keep it in place
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pabel101 said:
Im having the same issue,Dropped the phone bought a replacement screen since motorola wants to charge me 250 bucks JUST FOR THE SCREEN but the worst part about all of this is when i removed the phone back i couldnt remove the screws because most of them are stripped :'(. so now im stuck with this phone like this and i dont want to buy a whole new one cause im poor.
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Everybody says this so I'm betting Leno glued the screws in. It's fixable if it's into plastic. Lift the edge of the screw head with a knife tip as you turn it. Once it's out, clean the threads. Dip a thin wire into plastic welding glue (modeling and pipe glue works) and wet the inside of the screw hole. Clear out any excess glue. Let the glue dry somewhere warm for at least an hour. The screws should fit now.
Can you post a link to the replacement you got? I bought one of the higher priced ones on ebay and have had three with screen issues. The seller just wants to refund me at this point, so I need to find one that will not have light bleed, dead pixels and an unresponsive screen. Thanks in advance!
I am not recommending anyone do this and am not responsible if you mess your phone up. but this worked For my stripped screw. Replaced my screen today. One screw stopped I drilled the head of the screw out. I used a left handed bit because you drill in reverse with these and if the bit grabs it may unscrew. May but didn't. It made me very nervous but worked. And the part of the screw that was left in didn't matter since I bought the screen with the bezzle/frame. And I had a extra screw same size. It was Philips head but worked. There is a good chance if you try to drill out your stripped screws you will completely brake your phone. But there is that small chance for success?

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