Yep, I've got there too
My power button is acting up. When in the ROM it doesn't work completely. When I take out my battery and put it back in, it powers up by itself. ANy ideas? Will take it to the service this weekend? Any idea if it's just the button that's messed up or something more important?
Also, when on the lockscreen, sometimes, the touch buttons light up by themselves. Only those it seems..
andrei1015 said:
Yep, I've got there too
My power button is acting up. When in the ROM it doesn't work completely. When I take out my battery and put it back in, it powers up by itself. ANy ideas? Will take it to the service this weekend? Any idea if it's just the button that's messed up or something more important?
Also, when on the lockscreen, sometimes, the touch buttons light up by themselves. Only those it seems..
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This is a common problem of the Nexus S. Take it to your neareset samsung service center. The temporary solution is to set your volume rocker as the wake-up button, then Nexus Root Toolkit for shutdown/reboot/recovery.
Originally Posted by andrei1015<br />
Yep, I've got there too <br />
My power button is acting up. When in the ROM it doesn't work completely. When I take out my battery and put it back in, it powers up by itself. ANy ideas? Will take it to the service this weekend? Any idea if it's just the button that's messed up or something more important?<br />
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Also, when on the lockscreen, sometimes, the touch buttons light up by themselves. Only those it seems..
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This is a common problem of the Nexus S. Take it to your neareset samsung service center. The temporary solution is to set your volume rocker as the wake-up button, then Nexus Root Toolkit for shutdown/reboot/recovery.
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Wugfresh toolkit wouldn't boot it to recovery while it was boot looping. Any help ?
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Don't need reboot much. Taking it to my friendly neighbourhood service. Hoping for a quick and easy fix really. Any detailed idea of what happened?
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93fuelslut said:
Wugfresh toolkit wouldn't boot it to recovery while it was boot looping. Any help ?
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Well in my case it did. I'm on WIn7 with installed proper drivers, adb, android sdk, etc.. I had it fixed thru samsung service center in about 2hours.
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Don't need reboot much. Taking it to my friendly neighbourhood service. Hoping for a quick and easy fix really. Any detailed idea of what happened?
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Moisture.
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Moisture.
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I see. Well, The service told me it's gonna be fine, and now I've gone back to my old Spica. Thank you for the information and help
Service said it's much worse than expected and I have to take it to an official samsung service. Doing that on Saturday. This means I have to put stock on it.. and re-lock the bootloader.
andrei1015 said:
Service said it's much worse than expected and I have to take it to an official samsung service. Doing that on Saturday. This means I have to put stock on it.. and re-lock the bootloader.
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I took it to an official samsung service center near my place while on a custom 4.2.1 rom. They didn't touch the software so i don't think you need to put stock on it, unless you're claiming warranty.
ej8989 said:
I took it to an official samsung service center near my place while on a custom 4.2.1 rom. They didn't touch the software so i don't think you need to put stock on it, unless you're claiming warranty.
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Yea, I'd like to claim warranty. They told me it's a motherboard problem so it should be pretty expensive to repair. I'm wondering if it's possible to relock the bootloader AND flash a stock ROM with a power button that's pressed all the time. Any idea?
andrei1015 said:
Yea, I'd like to claim warranty. They told me it's a motherboard problem so it should be pretty expensive to repair. I'm wondering if it's possible to relock the bootloader AND flash a stock ROM with a power button that's pressed all the time. Any idea?
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Nexus root toolkit.
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Nexus root toolkit.
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One click stocking? I am usually a fan of classic methods where I know exactly what every step does, but desperate times ask for desperate measures. Will look into it, thanks
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One click stocking? I am usually a fan of classic methods where I know exactly what every step does, but desperate times ask for desperate measures. Will look into it, thanks
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It's reliable and fast. I don't wanna risk messing up and/or bricking my phone using adb codes
ej8989 said:
It's reliable and fast. I don't wanna risk messing up and/or bricking my phone using adb codes
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It's actually fun and you say I can go back to stock AND relock the bootloader even if the power button is always pressed?
andrei1015 said:
It's actually fun and you say I can go back to stock AND relock the bootloader even if the power button is always pressed?
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Yes. On most cases. lol
There's always a bit of uncertainty in everything.
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Yes. On most cases. lol
There's always a bit of uncertainty in everything.
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Ahh yes, but that's what makes it fun!
EDIT: my computer does not detect the phone in fastboot. and the volume keys are working in normal mode but not in fastboot
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Hi. I Have no clue why this this started happening but when i press the power button sometimes it doesn't respond, sometimes it is as if it was pressed twice and sometimes it works ok.
What things can I check?
IceMan6969 said:
Hi. I Have no clue why this this started happening but when i press the power button sometimes it doesn't respond, sometimes it is as if it was pressed twice and sometimes it works ok.
What things can I check?
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you mean when you wanna wake up the phone/turn it off? do you feel i slight click when you press it?
When I want to wake it up I just need to press hard and it works.
To turn the screen off a lot of the times it turns off and lights up again.
I do feel a slight click when I click it but it seems that I need to press it harder to make it respond.
Sometimes I feel the click and it doesn't seem to receive it.
IceMan6969 said:
When I want to wake it up I just need to press hard and it works.
To turn the screen off a lot of the times it turns off and lights up again.
I do feel a slight click when I click it but it seems that I need to press it harder to make it respond.
Sometimes I feel the click and it doesn't seem to receive it.
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would you open the back cover and try pressing it directly? you might not find it quick, but it's up there. does it respond normally now?
same...
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same...
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i fear there's a problem with the button then... if you're under warranty that shouldn't be a big issue...
The problem is that my screen broke a week after this problem started and I'm pretty sure fixing my screen will remove the warranty :-\
IceMan6969 said:
The problem is that my screen broke a week after this problem started and I'm pretty sure fixing my screen will remove the warranty :-\
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can't both issues be taken as one and fixed the same time?
arabology said:
can't both issues be taken as one and fixed the same time?
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because it will cost more I though maybe before I send it for repair I'll try and fix this one by myself (repairing the screen seems like a lot of work that can mess up my device for good...
hey man, read through this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1235382
also check this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1271185
as it seems, this issue is software related. i'd suggest you to flash a custom ROM and try, but you need to take the phone for repair...that will remove your warranty :/
arabology said:
hey man, read through this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1235382
also check this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1271185
as it seems, this issue is software related. i'd suggest you to flash a custom ROM and try, but you need to take the phone for repair...that will remove your warranty :/
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Yeah. seems like i'm not the only one with the problem... will try and flash a different rom after fixing my phone Thanks for the help!
Hi,
My Samsung infuse has these issues:
Noise when calling (sometimes) like vrmm vrmmm
Hangs up calls when calling
Black screen out of the sudden and the buttom keys light up white. Pressing the power key will not bring the mobile phone back, only solution is to take out the battery.
This happens with all the firmwares, both factory and Cyanogenmod latest one, but still the same.
I read somewhere that this could be a wire that it's loose inside and that by opening the device and reconecting all the wires it should work fine. Any help will be much appreciated.
Well...start opening?
qkster said:
Well...start opening?
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I am wondering if what I read is valid..?
Pierre9998 said:
I am wondering if what I read is valid..?
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I mean how do I repair it?
idk about the repair.
the best way to determine hardware issue is to running compete stock without microSD card and reset the phone from in the device.
if complete stock has issues and you want to open it, search youtube for repair infuse. you will see how
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I mean how do I repair it?
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Go to this youtube video upto 2.50 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewdyo2fkJj8
And again start ftom 3.17 to 3.48 and end from 4.57 till end of video.
Hit me thanks if I helped you :good:
My S3 power button has become extremely sensitive to the point where it is malfunctioning. Is there any way to completely disable any response to it while the phone is on? Any help is very much welcomed. Explain it in terms a complete android noob would know. I am running CM. It just needs to be a quick'n dirty solution, to last me until I can purchase a nexus 5. Thanks!
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My S3 power button has become extremely sensitive to the point where it is malfunctioning. Is there any way to completely disable any response to it while the phone is on? Any help is very much welcomed. Explain it in terms a complete android noob would know. I am running CM. It just needs to be a quick'n dirty solution, to last me until I can purchase a nexus 5. Thanks!
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I happen to be in the exact same situation as you, and I'm also waiting it out for the Nexus 5 :laugh:
squeeish said:
I happen to be in the exact same situation as you, and I'm also waiting it out for the Nexus 5 :laugh:
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I have the exact fu.....ing problem. No solutions till now???
zhosi said:
I have the exact fu.....ing problem. No solutions till now???
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Send it for repair, or if you're skilled at soldering, buy the power button off eBay and solder it yourself.
I managed to do it, but I damaged my GPS chip in the process. So be very careful.
Last night I noticed my power button sometimes would not lock my screen on my phone. Even when it would, it would lock and quickly bring the screen back on. Even sometimes occasionally I would press the button once quickly and the power off/reboot menu would appear. This morning I found a tab for my quick settings panel that puts the phone into sleep and have been using it all day. This has been a real pita. Now my phone as I am using it randomly sleeps and then brings up the power menu. Is there any way to replace the power button? I found barely anything on YouTube on this and and not sure if it is an easy or hard fix. For now, is there an app that I can disable my power button so my phone does not make me rage?
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shewantsmyduck said:
Last night I noticed my power button sometimes would not lock my screen on my phone. Even when it would, it would lock and quickly bring the screen back on. Even sometimes occasionally I would press the button once quickly and the power off/reboot menu would appear. This morning I found a tab for my quick settings panel that puts the phone into sleep and have been using it all day. This has been a real pita. Now my phone as I am using it randomly sleeps and then brings up the power menu. Is there any way to replace the power button? I found barely anything on YouTube on this and and not sure if it is an easy or hard fix. For now, is there an app that I can disable my power button so my phone does not make me rage?
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You can buy a power button, but replacing it ...you need skill and tool (not recommend for an average user). Try to bang the button on a hard plastic surface like washer/dryer surface. A number of people reported success with this method.(this is real, not a joke),
buhohitr said:
You can buy a power button, but replacing it ...you need skill and tool (not recommend for an average user). Try to bang the button on a hard plastic surface like washer/dryer surface. A number of people reported success with this method.(this is real, not a joke),
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Hmm.. I tried your method to fix it and it seems to have done nothing :/ thanks for the idea though. Also, do you know if any cellular companies would fix this part? I am rooted running the latest CM 11 nightlie and would like to not have to factory restore.
shewantsmyduck said:
Hmm.. I tried your method to fix it and it seems to have done nothing :/ thanks for the idea though. Also, do you know if any cellular companies would fix this part? I am rooted running the latest CM 11 nightlie and would like to not have to factory restore.
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There are many (google for locations near you), try this one http://www.cellphonerepairspecialists.com/samsung-repair-s/1833.htm you can get a free estimate on the website.
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There are many (google for locations near you), try this one http://www.cellphonerepairspecialists.com/samsung-repair-s/1833.htm you can get a free estimate on the website.
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On the website you linked the repair cost is $150. I am not looking to spend near that. And the closest repair store near me is a little under an hour and a half away :/ Also, do you know of any apps to disable my power button?
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On the website you linked the repair cost is $150. I am not looking to spend near that. And the closest repair store near me is a little under an hour and a half away :/ Also, do you know of any apps to disable my power button?
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What rom version are you running?
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What rom version are you running?
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CyanogenMod version 11-20140122-NIGHTLY-d2vzw
shewantsmyduck said:
CyanogenMod version 11-20140122-NIGHTLY-d2vzw
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Try this see if it works for you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850464
No, it says device not supported. The key number tracker thing however is recording my power button press with me not pressing it.
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shewantsmyduck said:
No, it says device not supported. The key number tracker thing however is recording my power button press with me not pressing it.
Sorry I downloaded the wrong one. I changed the button and now it does not turn off the screen, however occasionally the power menu still randomly appears :/
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Try this see if it works for you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850464
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Try this see if it works for you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850464
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And can you find a video with the process involved to replace it? I do have some experience working with the circuits of cell phones, I cannot find a video to even see the steps though :/
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And can you find a video with the process involved to replace it? I do have some experience working with the circuits of cell phones, I cannot find a video to even see the steps though :/
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Not in English but you just need to see the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jfG9vrVJkY
To buy power button:
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/galaxy-s3-power-button
If you know how to solder you can do it.
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Not in English but you just need to see the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jfG9vrVJkY
To buy power button:
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/galaxy-s3-power-button
If you know how to solder you can do it.
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That does not seem like very much fun. Haha but I believe my phone is still under warranty (maybe?) So would you know how to unroot and install a stock clean rom with a home button that does not work? :/
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That does not seem like very much fun. Haha but I believe my phone is still under warranty (maybe?) So would you know how to unroot and install a stock clean rom with a home button that does not work? :/
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I have to test it out first, but I think I can disable the power button, however, it's only a work around, you need to replace the button for a permanent solution. If under warranty, it's the best way to go.
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I have to test it out first, but I think I can disable the power button, however, it's only a work around, you need to replace the button for a permanent solution. If under warranty, it's the best way to go.
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Yeah, I'm thinking of doing the warranty but with a broken power button I'm not sure of how this will work :/
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Yeah, I'm thinking of doing the warranty but with a broken power button I'm not sure of how this will work :/
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I don't understand, even with a broken power button they should still replace your device!
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I don't understand, even with a broken power button they should still replace your device!
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I bought my phone from a Best Buy Mobile store and have the warranty from them that covers all damages. Will they still fix it if I am rooted?
Just unroot it only take a second to do so
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Just unroot it only take a second to do so
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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That is the problem, I cannot unroot without a power button.
Why not, just open the supersu app and pick uninstall from one of the option.
Send from Galaxy S4
The display stopped working 2-3 days ago. On booting i can see the google logo for 2-3 seconds before the screen goes dark. The phone works and i can hear dings of messages, but i cant access any of it. Once i kept shut it for a day i was able to see the screen for 10-15 seconds( i used this window to remove the screen lock so that i can use the usb transfer ). Now keeping the phone shut for long duration has no effect.
I can see the fastboot screen but not the recovery screen throught it.
I also bought a slimport so that i could see the screen on my pc. It works (not for the fastboot or recovery), however the touch doesn't work and the volume and power buttons response is too sluggish. I can connect the mouse but it is of no use as i can't see the screen on PC and use the mouse at the same time. I tried adb ( i have no experience of it ) but i cant touch the allow pernmissions key on the screen for the above reasons. Also what advantage would adb be in this case?.
Any advice ?
PS: i have cyanogenmod
I think ram is your only option. It definitely sounds like it's hardware and not software related.
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Sorry, i don't follow. U mean a ram replacement is needed ?
jd1639 said:
I think ram is your only option. It definitely sounds like it's hardware and not software related.
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Sorry, i don't follow. U mean a ram replacement is needed ?
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It was a typo.. He meant RMA
- Sent from an IceCold Hammerhead!
Oh, you mean sending it to LG for servicing? I am a bit hesitant since i have cyanogenmod and also am in india and i doubt they will give a replacement. I think going back to stock rom and then sending it for repairs might help but i have no idea how to go about doing that in this situation.
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It was a typo.. He meant RMA
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Oh, you mean sending it to LG for servicing? I am a bit hesitant since i have cyanogenmod and also am in india and i doubt they will give a replacement. I think going back to stock rom and then sending it for repairs might help but i have no idea how to go about doing that in this situation.
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Its all done via fastboot or lg flash tool. Probably the latter is best for you. Have a read of the guides in my signature
How can i do it using fastboot ?
rootSU said:
Its all done via fastboot or lg flash tool. Probably the latter is best for you. Have a read of the guides in my signature
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How can i do it using fastboot ?
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I do t understand the question. Is this question one you're asking having already read the fastboot return to stock guide?
Same issue I had pretty much, it died about 2 months ago. I was still able to copy all of my files, phone worked perfectly but the screen was black. Had it replaced it no time. Is that by any mean a 311k? I've seen another thread like that pop up lately.
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Same issue I had pretty much, it died about 2 months ago. I was still able to copy all of my files, phone worked perfectly but the screen was black. Had it replaced it no time. Is that by any mean a 311k? I've seen another thread like that pop up lately.
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What does the month it was made have to do with anything?
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What does the month it was made have to do with anything?
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I don't know yet, I'm just trying to figure out whether it's a particular batch that started failing or it's completely random, just curious. The two replacements I was sent were 403K. Build is perfect, but they both had some light bleed issues. Looks like every batch comes with some good and some bad, QC definitely hasn't been too great on this phone.
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I don't know yet, I'm just trying to figure out whether it's a particular batch that started failing or it's completely random, just curious. The two replacements I was sent were 403K. Build is perfect, but they both had some light bleed issues. Looks like every batch comes with some good and some bad, QC definitely hasn't been too great on this phone.
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They're not really built in batches. Manufacturing was continuous. They just changed the serial number every time the month changes so I dont think this would actually mean anything
I know but I'd still use it as a milestone more than anything, I mean there have been some differences in the units (eg bigger speaker holes), this way it's easier to track them along the timeline, because they definitely do change something in the manufacturing process from time to time if they have to make up for issues or something. They also did it with the N4 if I remember well.
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I know but I'd still use it as a milestone more than anything, I mean there have been some differences in the units (eg bigger speaker holes), this way it's easier to track them along the timeline, because they definitely do change something in the manufacturing process from time to time if they have to make up for issues or something. They also did it with the N4 if I remember well.
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Speaker holes is a bad example because even the latest built devices it was still a lottery whether you got bigger or smaller holes. That's down to what you mentioned earlier, QC
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I was able to unroot and flash the stock image. The problem still exists though, so it has to be a hardware issue. Fortunately the phone is still in warranty.
Thanks for all the support.