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stupid touch pro with microphone dead

I HATE HTC !!! I been buying HTC from the beginning , but now I'm done with HTC ! Besides they make phones slower then the old XDA ones now they all break ! I just bought a HTC TOUCH PRO from ebay ... it worked for a week and after that the microphone died! It sounds only noises in conversation or in recording... Its so frustrating ... so much money for a junk of a phone
Anyone any ideas on where to buy a microphone ... ? (online shop)
thanks

for microphone do you mean the one comes with the phone? or the one built into the phone?

I would imagine he means the one built into the phone,
I recommend you get in touch with your nearest HTC vender for a warranty repair

yes,why buy a microphone when your phone is still under warranty?

It's an eBay sale so warranty could be iffy... Could also be the reason for a dodgy unit...

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yeah guys... no warranty..the device worked for few days... i just got another one from ebay.... i hope this works for more then few days... but i still need to repair the old one and the HTC service is far from me and kind of expensive if you don't have warranty so i was looking to buy the microphone and give it to other service to glue it on the board.
if anyone knows a website that sells htc parts let me know thanks !

Anyway it should still be under warranty as the phone is brand new.
Try to give them a call.
For my phone they came to pick it up at work (I don't spend much time home, so gave the work address :^P)

no warranty? how can someone pay a device over $700 without any warranty...
unless it fall from a truck or got stolen...
good luck in trying to repair it, mate, hope it doesn't cost more than a new one...

i fixed it !!
i fixed it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this rom fixed my phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=418382
if anyone will have this problem install this rom... !
GREAT
if anyone is from Romania, i'm selling one of the 2 devices i have now for 500euros

SiLVERs said:
i fixed it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this rom fixed my phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=418382
if anyone will have this problem install this rom... !
GREAT
if anyone is from Romania, i'm selling one of the 2 devices i have now for 500euros
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It seems you had a radio problem, sometimes a rom works with a phone sometimes a rom could not be compatible with the radio you installed. Happened to me on my Kaiser II

Dust underneath the screen - manufacturing defect

As per title really...has anyone else experienced dust getting underneath the touchscreen?
on one of the rare days of sunshine last week I noticed a small amount of dust under the screen. It's going back to vodafone for "repair"
Not a good sign on a two week old device!
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using XDA App

Are you saying that originally your Sensation had no dust under the screen and dust developed there over time?
Someone was showing how the case design causes link to get in other areas, but I wonder if this also is the cause of dust getting under the screen???

And there's another thread about this same issue.
This is very depressing.
I've really hit a point where I'm wondering if this is the right device for me .
Edit October 25, 2011: I've had a Sensation for 3 months now and have not had any issues. The vast majority of Sensation owners don't have this issue.

Darnell_Chat_TN said:
And there's another thread about this same issue.
This is very depressing.
I've really hit a point where I'm wondering if this is the right device for me .
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This is how it goes in the beginning, unfortunately. Remember, this is a small percentage of actual Sensation phones we're hearing about here. Then again, I'm coming from the G2X...talk about issues.
I bought the Nexus One at launch, and had many issues. However, it turned out being the best phone I ever owned.

Sorry for creating another post.... Been on this board every day for weeks looking for root info and clearly missed it. :-(
Yes by the way... I mean no dust when I got it and now dust!
I still love it though... Just annoying that going to be without it for a week. Back to my leedroid gb desire... I'm glad I hadn't ebay ed it yet!
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using XDA App

Could anyone who is using Sensation longer than two weeks confirm that not all these devices are affected by this? I've seen a lot of posts about it, and I am concerned if only some of them are affected or just few unlucky pieces...
I was looking forward to get this phone since they did not announce it on Barcelona, I knew HTC has something they didnt want us to see, few weeks later my wish came true, now its finaly here, and I am struggling if I should buy it or not... the WIFI problem doesnt look that serious to me, and seems like I could live with it(I am barelly using BT, and WIFI only at home, where the signal is better than good)...
Please, is here someone who doesnt have this problem after few weeks of usage? Still, if all the phones are affected, what would be the matter of getting it exchanged/fixed after two weeks, if I'll get the same phone again with the same issue, and two weeks later I will have to get that fixed again...

I too would like to hear from people who have *not* had dust issues and happen to keep their phone in their pocket or someplace where dust can get in. I'm looking at getting this phone today, and this is the first I've heard about dust. Had dust in my HTC Hero back when I had that phone, drove me nuts. Actually used to take it apart about once a month to do a thorough cleaning, and I kinda thought that after that phone, I wouldn't have to deal with that kind of issue anymore.

I havent had any dust underneith my screen but I do have a gel cover on that sort of seals any areas where dust can get in.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using XDA App

Using mine since 27/05. It spends half of the time in the pocket, the back cover was taken off a few times as well. There's dust all around the screen where it meets the cover but none underneath the actual touchscreen.
Quite bad idea for a back cover IMHO but no dust issues so far. Standard issue Vodafone IRL Sensation

mndgz said:
Using mine since 27/05. It spends half of the time in the pocket, the back cover was taken off a few times as well. There's dust all around the screen where it meets the cover but none underneath the actual touchscreen.
Quite bad idea for a back cover IMHO but no dust issues so far. Standard issue Vodafone IRL Sensation
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Long as it's not getting under the touchscreen it's not "too" big of a deal... The screen should be fused tightly enough that none every should get under there, theoretically speaking...

Profondo_Rosso said:
This is how it goes in the beginning, unfortunately. Remember, this is a small percentage of actual Sensation phones we're hearing about here. Then again, I'm coming from the G2X...talk about issues.
I bought the Nexus One at launch, and had many issues. However, it turned out being the best phone I ever owned.
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just look at the hd2 when it first came out ....crap , then xda gets ahold of it and presto the best phone ive ever had

tigerz0202 said:
just look at the hd2 when it first came out ....crap , then xda gets ahold of it and presto the best phone ive ever had
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My HD2 was fine before I even loaded a custom ROM on it. I was stock the first 30 days with no complaints.
But XDA can mostly address software, not hardware issues. No custom ROM can kick dust from under the screen .

Darnell_Chat_TN said:
My HD2 was fine before I even loaded a custom ROM on it. I was stock the first 30 days with no complaints.
But XDA can mostly address software, not hardware issues. No custom ROM can kick dust from under the screen .
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mine was fine to a certain extent , but sense was new and had some issues , but xda made the hd2 is an awesome device ,its really hard for me to leave it as my daily driver but i just want the hardware upgraes the sensation has ,thats all there really is to it for me , honestly the roms on the hd2 blow away most stock phones i play with

Darnell_Chat_TN said:
But XDA can mostly address software, not hardware issues. No custom ROM can kick dust from under the screen .
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What a shame... Devs, do something!!![J/K]

just got my first dust spec after a day lool. Phones going back
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA App

lightforce said:
just got my first dust spec after a day lool. Phones going back
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA App
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Crap... Keep us updated plx, if you get replacement, or fixed the one you have and if this happens again... I cant believe that HTC did that crucial mistake again and all phones would be affected...

Zheiko said:
Crap... Keep us updated plx, if you get replacement, or fixed the one you have and if this happens again... I cant believe that HTC did that crucial mistake again and all phones would be affected...
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So I go to the Tmobile store and asked how they work with Dust under the screen. He said if its a widespread problem that a ton of people are having theyll replace them. But he said if no one reports it then they might not replace them.
I got two specs under my screen now. All the walmarts are sold out, and I only have 14 days to return. Im stumped on what to do.

lightforce said:
So I go to the Tmobile store and asked how they work with Dust under the screen. He said if its a widespread problem that a ton of people are having theyll replace them. But he said if no one reports it then they might not replace them.
I got two specs under my screen now. All the walmarts are sold out, and I only have 14 days to return. Im stumped on what to do.
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Regarding the T-Mobile store. What the heck does the rest of the Sensation owning public have to do with YOUR Sensation having a defect? Even if 1 is defective it should be replaced. It should not require a fixed percentage.
Personally, I'd return for full refund before the return period runs out, but that's just me...
If it ALREADY has 2 specs under the screen. What do you think it will have 30 days from now, 1 year from now? That's a rhetorical question.

Darnell_Chat_TN said:
Regarding the T-Mobile store. What the heck does the rest of the Sensation owning public have to do with YOUR Sensation having a defect? Even if 1 is defective it should be replaced. It should not require a fixed percentage.
Personally, I'd return for full refund before the return period runs out, but that's just me...
If it ALREADY has 2 specs under the screen. What do you think it will have 30 days from now, 1 year from now? That's a rhetorical question.
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Yea what I meant was I want another one but they are all sold out lol. I wouldn't mind if tmobiles gonna replace it anyways keep it until the dust is unbearable.
But ur right I might just return at walmart and wait for another shipment.

reminds me of what was going on when i got my nexus one.. i was able to escape that issue then and i hope to escape it now

REPAIR centre delay? UPDATE: device is lost|NEW UNBRANDED REPLACEMENT. ARRIVED!

HTC took my Vodafone branded Sensation to repair it as i had bought it over ebay and cell reception wasn't as good as other sensations.
Whoop de doo UPS came and collected my phone on Tuesday 21st June and HTC received it on Wednesday 22nd June at 10AM. They told me it will take 7 working days to repair.
10 working days later (14 days later) they still havent fixed it and have no updates for me.
Anything i can do?
UPDATE: 13 Working days since it has been in repair. I have escalated this 3 times and checked with them everyday.
I get a call from the Supervisor they Repair Center have lost my Flagship Device.
They have no Sensations in stock. so they are offering me an alternative device (obviously all cheaper than the Sensation)
Now they are looking into trying to issue a replacement Sensation from HTC. very annoyed
Update: Rang up the HTC Care Team today. Because they lost my Vodafone branded device. They have decided to send me a brand new unopened unbranded Sensation. which i would receive in 3 working days also
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=185326
a free Bluetooth headset as compensation.
well glad that should be sorted, and will update when i receive it
Update 13/07/11: New device has arrvied from HTC. unbranded and sim free, and this one has a more noticably flat screen than the previous devices.

ikhzter said:
HTC took my Sensation to repair it as i had bought it voer ebay and cell reception wasnt as good as other sensations.
Whoop de doo UPS came and collected my phone on Tuesday 21st June and HTC received it on Wednesday 22nd June at 10AM. They told me it will take 7 working days to repair.
8 working days later (12 days later) they still havent fixed it and have no updates for me.
Anything i can do?
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Pretty sure nobody here can help? Not sure what this thread is for? You should simply contact HTC.
I think this thread should be closed....no disrespect.

tried that lol, they said we will investigate, thats all, and thats your personal opinion. its a forum here to discuss the device or problems.

You can do more. Writing in to head office helps.
Another story of HTC hell : http://www.stewart-nash.co.uk/2010/...my-customer-service-nightmare/comment-page-2/

They said 7 working days and 8 have passed. Little impatient maybe?

Yeah I'm kinda with The_Worst, just be patient bro.

today is the 9th working day, (13 days) since its gone, no phone at the moment and they stil said they wil get back to me in 2 days time!
im running out of patience

Call them, then call them again...until they tell you something that you can hold for

i have always called them again and again and now i have an update
UPDATE: 13 Working days since it has been in repair. I have escalated this 3 times and checked with them everyday.
I get a call from the Supervisor they Repair Center have lost my Flagship Device.
They have no Sensations in stock. so they are offering me an alternative device (obviously all cheaper than the Sensation)
Now they are looking into trying to issue a replacement Sensation from HTC. very annoyed

You have every right to be pissed. I would hope they will send you a brand new device for your trouble.

ikhzter said:
i have always called them again and again and now i have an update
UPDATE: 13 Working days since it has been in repair. I have escalated this 3 times and checked with them everyday.
I get a call from the Supervisor they Repair Center have lost my Flagship Device.
They have no Sensations in stock. so they are offering me an alternative device (obviously all cheaper than the Sensation)
Now they are looking into trying to issue a replacement Sensation from HTC. very annoyed
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I hope you get a new one from HTC.
a new Sensation, not an alternative. that's arse mang.
heck, for your trouble they should throw in a couple of accessories. tell them you want that over priced official car dock.

Hoggles said:
Pretty sure nobody here can help? Not sure what this thread is for? You should simply contact HTC.
I think this thread should be closed....no disrespect.
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I've never seen more forum police/wanna b mods in one forum than here. Keep your panties on boys.
'to the op. tmo did a similar thing with me. Tell you now, be patient and you'll get your sensation. Reason why you need to be patient is if they are out of stock, not much of anything you or they can do to speed it up. tmo lost my sgs n they were out of stock, I had to wait 3 weeks.

mykoe817 said:
I've never seen more forum police/wanna b mods in one forum than here. Keep your panties on boys.
'to the op. tmo did a similar thing with me. Tell you now, be patient and you'll get your sensation. Reason why you need to be patient is if they are out of stock, not much of anything you or they can do to speed it up. tmo lost my sgs n they were out of stock, I had to wait 3 weeks.
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I know i think they will know how it feels when it happens to their Devices
I understand the need to be patient. I spoke to a Supervisor and he has escalated a request for HTC to send out a new device not the repair center. as its not the network provider (e.g. Tmo) who took my device. it was HTC themselves.
They have mentioned they will be sending a new Sensation. Brand new and i did ask for a free accessory such as the car kit upgrade or the DLNA wireless box.
just have to wait and see. but yeh at the moment my Desire HD has gone for repair as i broke it. the sensation went for repair under warranty for faulty WIFI. im currently using a blackberry where The LCD is cracked and the bottom half is just a white blank screen. so im not the happiest and can only use the phone for answering calls really

Shay D. Life said:
You have every right to be pissed. I would hope they will send you a brand new device for your trouble.
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Rang up the HTC Care Team today. Because they lost my Vodafone branded device. They have decided to send me a brand new unopened unbranded and unused Sensation. those were her words
which i would receive in 3 working days from their biggest distributer in the UK
also i will get
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=185326
a free Bluetooth headset as compensation.
well glad that should be sorted, and will update when i receive it
plus i will get a letter confirming everything that happened, so i will have a fresh 2 year warranty from the day i receive the device, and it is proof of ownership (not purchase as its a replacement) for insurance purposes

Hoggles said:
Pretty sure nobody here can help? Not sure what this thread is for? You should simply contact HTC.
I think this thread should be closed....no disrespect.
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Are you friggin serious? Well i'm glad the mod that posted after you didnt feel the same as you... I mean where do you get off asking for someones thread, a perfectly fine thread, to be closed? Why? I cant figure it out. I sure am glad you are NOT an actual mod, we'd be losing threads left and right.
OP that sucks. TMobile offers loaner phones when they have to send one out for warranty repair, does your carrier not do that? Good luck, let us know if you got the flat glass

nugzo said:
Are you friggin serious? Well i'm glad the mod that posted after you didnt feel the same as you... I mean where do you get off asking for someones thread, a perfectly fine thread, to be closed? Why? I cant figure it out. I sure am glad you are NOT an actual mod, we'd be losing threads left and right.
OP that sucks. TMobile offers loaner phones when they have to send one out for warranty repair, does your carrier not do that? Good luck, let us know if you got the flat glass
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definitely, no im on a sim only tariff, dont get phones on contract, always just buy them, but its nice that htc are replacing my branded handset for a new unbranded one, also a free bluetooth headset to go with it
still got all the accessories from my previous handset, headset, charger, 8gb memory card, also getting the new one boxed, so spares

mykoe817 said:
I've never seen more forum police/wanna b mods in one forum than here. Keep your panties on boys.
'to the op. tmo did a similar thing with me. Tell you now, be patient and you'll get your sensation. Reason why you need to be patient is if they are out of stock, not much of anything you or they can do to speed it up. tmo lost my sgs n they were out of stock, I had to wait 3 weeks.
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daman215 actually made a thread about people policing xda all the time asking mods to close threads they dont like and guest what the mods closed his thread

nugzo said:
Are you friggin serious? Well i'm glad the mod that posted after you didnt feel the same as you... I mean where do you get off asking for someones thread, a perfectly fine thread, to be closed? Why? I cant figure it out. I sure am glad you are NOT an actual mod, we'd be losing threads left and right.
OP that sucks. TMobile offers loaner phones when they have to send one out for warranty repair, does your carrier not do that? Good luck, let us know if you got the flat glass
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Update 13/07/11: New device has arrvied from HTC. unbranded and sim free, and this one has a more noticably flat screen than the previous devices.
yep definitely it feels flat but looks a little curved. much better i think.

Can you elaborate on the flatness of the screen? The screens on these are flat with curved edges. Is that what you mean? The sensation screen isn't entirely curved like the Nexus S.

Paging Dr B said:
Can you elaborate on the flatness of the screen? The screens on these are flat with curved edges. Is that what you mean? The sensation screen isn't entirely curved like the Nexus S.
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With my sensation HTC lost. when u get to the edge of the screen on either side you could feel the curve. it was substantially curved. now with the new unbranded device, i can hardly feel the curve on the edge, it feels flat. like just one straight glss, but looking at it, you can see a slight curve on thescreen, only very slight, not as much as the earlier sensations.

[Q] Static Noise During and After Calls

Hi,
I'm new to this forum and new to smartphone. After a few keystrokes, I landed here. Hope someone can help me on this.
I purchased an unlocked LG G2X two weeks ago from eBay. I have been using the phone for 5 days now. I noticed that sometimes, there was static sound in the background when the phone ringing. As soon as the the person on the other line picked up, the statis noise was gone, but there was an echo of my voice in the background. The echo lasted about 30 seconds.
Occasionally, the phone even made noise after I ended the call - the noise (tick tick) lasted for a good 3 - 5 minutes, not that loud but someone stood next to me would hear it.
I have been reading several posts in this forum and others. Some users recommend to "flash" the phone or "root" the phone. I am not that computer savvy, and this is my first smartphone, so I am afraid that I am going to destroy the phone if I do not do it properly.
Anyone has this problem? How do you do to resolve it?
Your suggestions are much appreciated.
Thanks.

Unfortunately rooting your phone is the only way to try to resolve your issue.... It is a really easy process using superoneclick I recommend doing some reading on backing up your phone and giving it a go. This phone is only good if rooted and flashed in my opinion... There are exstenive threads around here to teach a noobie enough to flash their phone. You are in the right place and welcome to xda!
Making bad decision's one at a time.

I.R.Chevy said:
Unfortunately rooting your phone is the only way to try to resolve your issue.... It is a really easy process using superoneclick I recommend doing some reading on backing up your phone and giving it a go. This phone is only good if rooted and flashed in my opinion... There are exstenive threads around here to teach a noobie enough to flash their phone. You are in the right place and welcome to xda!
Making bad decision's one at a time.
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Many thanks for responding to my questions.
If I could return this phone to the seller, I would like to buy a similar phone that has 4G, 8MP, dual core, HDMI capability, Android 2.3. Which ones out there (preferred t-mobile) should I get?
Thanks again.

You just named all the features of the g2x
If you flash any cynogen mod or weapon g2x rom you will have a superphone for cheap just have to install your own software which allows for limitless customization and preference. I would take another look at the phone you just got.
Making bad decision's one at a time.

I.R.Chevy said:
You just named all the features of the g2x
If you flash any cynogen mod or weapon g2x rom you will have a superphone for cheap just have to install your own software which allows for limitless customization and preference. I would take another look at the phone you just got.
Making bad decision's one at a time.
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Update: I just returned the G2X and bought a brand new HTC Sensation. That G2x had other issues (LCD bleeding) besides the sound quality issue.
Thanks much for your time and responses.

botbienvn said:
Update: I just returned the G2X and bought a brand new HTC Sensation. That G2x had other issues (LCD bleeding) besides the sound quality issue.
Thanks much for your time and responses.
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They're both great. You'll enjoy the sensation of the sensation.
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA App

[Q] HTC inspire repair were too

hello, I have an HTC inspire and volume button up dose not work half the time. trying to find a place to get it fixed. e-mailed HTC still waiting to hear back from them. not going threw ATT unless I really have too because then I would get a refurbished phone. I was wondering has any one heard of someone trying to fix it their self or maybe a third party repair place like best buy. any thoughts would be great.

gage0727 said:
hello, I have an HTC inspire and volume button up dose not work half the time. trying to find a place to get it fixed. e-mailed HTC still waiting to hear back from them. not going threw ATT unless I really have too because then I would get a refurbished phone. I was wondering has any one heard of someone trying to fix it their self or maybe a third party repair place like best buy. any thoughts would be great.
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Not sure about your specific case, but generally, when you get a product, there is a listing in one of the included booklets that lists authorized service centers. Usually in the warranty booklet.
But with Branded devices, I'm not sure about this. ATT might have removed it, just so you would have to give it to "them".

gage0727 said:
hello, I have an HTC inspire and volume button up dose not work half the time. trying to find a place to get it fixed. e-mailed HTC still waiting to hear back from them. not going threw ATT unless I really have too because then I would get a refurbished phone. I was wondering has any one heard of someone trying to fix it their self or maybe a third party repair place like best buy. any thoughts would be great.
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craigslist has some people offering cellphone repair.

thanks for the info
i final got a hold of htc and going to maybe send it to them for free. its still under warranty.