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I just purchased an ATT SGS4 after having an SGS2 for two years, and I'm still getting used to its larger size. I usually hold my phone in one hand, with a finger on the bottom/USB port. I continued to buy the SGS4 because I seem to be the only person on earth who actually prefers a plastic phone body to metal. I hate touching metal (it's a weird OCD thing).
The area around the micro USB port is metal, though, and when my finger rubs against the edge of the port, it feels sharp and slightly raised. And after holding the phone for a while, it irritates my finger. Has anyone else noticed this?
Hate to break it to ya its ALL plastic. maybe get a case? Case of placebo perhaps
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t2abousa said:
Hate to break it to ya its ALL plastic. maybe get a case? Case of placebo perhaps
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Um no it's not all plastic, there is an extremely light aluminum magnesium frame. Where on earth did you think it was all plastic XD
I noticed this too but realized it was only the plastic film . Once I took it off all was fine
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Thermalwolf said:
Um no it's not all plastic, there is an extremely light aluminum magnesium frame. Where on earth did you think it was all plastic XD
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Hate you burst your bubble, but the "metalic" frame is polycarbonate plastic, just like the rest of the phone. It just has shiny silver paint.
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Um no it's not all plastic, there is an extremely light aluminum magnesium frame. Where on earth did you think it was all plastic XD
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It's plastic. Take the back cover off and you can see where the silver paint overlaps on the white body.
akira02rex said:
It's plastic. Take the back cover off and you can see where the silver paint overlaps on the white body.
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That's cool, underneath that is the magnesium frame...
madonnaphile said:
The area around the micro USB port is metal, though, and when my finger rubs against the edge of the port, it feels sharp and slightly raised. And after holding the phone for a while, it irritates my finger. Has anyone else noticed this?
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So ita sticking out? Mine ia flush no sharp or slightly raised edges at all. Sounds defected
I know exactly what you're taking about, it rests right on my pinky finger. I think I've just gotten used to it already though.
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Hate to break it to ya its ALL plastic. maybe get a case? Case of placebo perhaps
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Case of tampons... j/k, but the OP certainly isn't the only one who prefers plastic. I don't feel a sharp edge on the bottom port though. I second the case suggestion.
Looks like trolling to me
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HardOnChairs said:
I know exactly what you're taking about, it rests right on my pinky finger. I think I've just gotten used to it already though.
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See this guy knows what I'm talking about...
The USB port "hole" is punched out of the main phone body and a notch in the plastic back cover. On my phone at least, the seam isn't perfectly aligned, so when my finger rubs against it, I feel a rough edge.
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See this guy knows what I'm talking about...
The USB port "hole" is punched out of the main phone body and a notch in the plastic back cover. On my phone at least, the seam isn't perfectly aligned, so when my finger rubs against it, I feel a rough edge.
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Like I mentioned earlier. It must be a manufacturing defect
Just to make sure others understand, this phone is NOT all plastic, it's got a magnesium frame lol
Thermalwolf said:
Just to make sure others understand, this phone is NOT all plastic, it's got a magnesium frame lol
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How do you know for sure? Where do you get your information? Link us to whatever device specification sheet you're reading.
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mattdm said:
How do you know for sure? Where do you get your information? Link us to whatever device specification sheet you're reading.
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Just watch multiple breakdowns yourself and you will see lol, also it's the trend for all Galaxy devices since the Galaxy S 4G
It is NOT an entire polycarbonate shell.
Link you in a minute.
Also magnesium alloy is extremely light and durable. It's going to remind you of plastic when side by side.
Well, I returned my phone and got a new one. It seems like such a minor flaw, but it was bothersome. The new phone thankfully does not have the same problem and has a smooth seam.
Omg. I thought the sides were all metallic until this post! Damn it
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Only one way to tell if it's magnesium - try to set it on fire.
akira02rex said:
Only one way to tell if it's magnesium - try to set it on fire.
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This was done on a tear down and it sparked and cracked like magnesium does. It's a great design to be honest, strong yet extremely light. Stronger then aluminum actually.
i bought smartphone xolo a500s a week ago now the phones bottom in over case has a yellow colour i dont whats that ..is it radiation or other ?
What do you mean with "now the phones bottom in over case" ?
phone body
Xintax said:
What do you mean with "now the phones bottom in over case" ?
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phone cover means back body
Donsr said:
phone cover means back body
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I know what a phone cover is, but you said "phones bottom in over case".
Did it entirely turn yellow?
Maybe you can post a picture or something?
here bottom
Xintax said:
I know what a phone cover is, but you said "phones bottom in over case".
Did it entirely turn yellow?
Maybe you can post a picture or something?
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use http s28.postimg.org/60p3nsnzh/WIN_20140103_172452.jpg
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use http s28.postimg.org/60p3nsnzh/WIN_20140103_172452.jpg
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That's yellowing from nicotine...I know because it happens to 100% of the phone's that I own and even some screen cover's absorb it - like the milspec type that is washable and reusable. If it's not from nicotine then it's bong smoke. Wash your hands after smoking or convert to a pipe or vaporizer. And no, you cannot clean or fix it, you can only replace the housing and/or back cover.
llol
afextwin said:
That's yellowing from nicotine...I know because it happens to 100% of the phone's that I own and even some screen cover's absorb it - like the milspec type that is washable and reusable. If it's not from nicotine then it's bong smoke. Wash your hands after smoking or convert to a pipe or vaporizer. And no, you cannot clean or fix it, you can only replace the housing and/or back cover.
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am not a smoker
phone body
i think it was radiation
I blame bob lazar.
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i tell about phone plastic body
afextwin said:
I blame bob lazar.
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i tell about plastic body
OK - after seeing this video, I'm pretty set on not using a case. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=py6zXJoS-cE
I was on the fence to start given that the phone is so darn huge already and I didn't want to add bulk. The one thing that got beat up in this video is the chrome bezel. Does anyone know of any of those full body protectors (similar to Invisible Shield) that have a piece for the sides/top/bottom? They don't all come with it and I have no plans to use screen protector or back protector, just cover the bezel.
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I would never put a case on any galaxy.
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thegrants82 said:
I would never put a case on any galaxy.
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Lol ok, but do you know any side protection films?
Interesting argument, but I'll still use a case for now. I'm overly protective.
hamlettime said:
Interesting argument, but I'll still use a case for now. I'm overly protective.
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This phone is so stupidly big (not singling out the S5, they all are now) that there is a special one handed mode which shrinks the screen down so you can get to to the top left corner (if you are right handed). Need to do whatever we can to not add bulk.
km8j said:
This phone is so stupidly big (not singling out the S5, they all are now) that there is a special one handed mode which shrinks the screen down so you can get to to the top left corner (if you are right handed). Need to do whatever we can to not add bulk.
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Coming from an OG Note, I am slightly disappointed by how small the S5 is.
km8j said:
This phone is so stupidly big (not singling out the S5, they all are now) that there is a special one handed mode which shrinks the screen down so you can get to to the top left corner (if you are right handed). Need to do whatever we can to not add bulk.
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i still will use a case, my phones go everywhere with me, and get banged around pretty good, some of my cases have quite a bit of wear on them that i would hate to be on the phone, a $5 plastic case off Ebay is cheap insurance, and lets you get a lil personal touch to it, this time i decided to go with the $30 case but being as how the phone is water resistant it will be with me at all times so it will probably get a lil more abuse.
Do you think it is safe to dont have a case? i think its not safe
Lodaserves said:
Do you think it is safe to dont have a case? i think its not safe
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i never use a case or screen protector. that's what insurance is for
dca1970 said:
i never use a case or screen protector. that's what insurance is for
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insurance from cell carriers is an enormous rip off unless you are very high risk. phones depreciate too fast for the high monthly fee + deductible to be worth it.
km8j said:
Lol ok, but do you know any side protection films?
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I think he did not know it. So that he do not want side protection case,,(hehehe).. But case is almost need against side protection affairs..
lovemei said:
Don't like the plastic battery cover and going to use a replacement metal battery cover installed if don't use a case for the protection...
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This doesn't add any protection and also doesn't have water resistance
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Phone not even 5 months old and already rusting. Has anyone else having this problem. Bought this phone for my wife.
Was it dropped in saltwater or something?
briantacker said:
Was it dropped in saltwater or something?
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Nope.. There's no water marks on the sticker under the battery cover.
You're the first person to get plastic to rust!
ldeveraux said:
You're the first person to get plastic to rust!
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Are you sure its plastic and not metal.
blazinandroid1 said:
Are you sure its plastic and not metal.
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No, that's why I wasn't more insulting It looks just like the fake metal coated plastic on the edge of the phone, so I just assumed it was plastic...
ldeveraux said:
No, that's why I wasn't more insulting It looks just like the fake metal coated plastic on the edge of the phone, so I just assumed it was plastic...
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Well that's what got me questioning about. Is it plastic or medal. Can't find anything on google about it
blazinandroid1 said:
Well that's what got me questioning about. Is it plastic or medal. Can't find anything on google about it
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A shot in the dark here...you said this was your wife's phone right? Seeing that it is around the crease of the button...is it possible it is makeup stuck in there from when she presses it to her face on a phone call? Did you try a q-tip and some alcohol to see if it cleans out?
KennyG123 said:
A shot in the dark here...you said this was your wife's phone right? Seeing that it is around the crease of the button...is it possible it is makeup stuck in there from when she presses it to her face on a phone call? Did you try a q-tip and some alcohol to see if it cleans out?
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I haven't tried that yet. Thanks for heads up. Man you travel fast through the board fast. Lol
blazinandroid1 said:
I haven't tried that yet. Thanks for heads up. Man you travel fast through the board fast. Lol
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Proportionate strength and speed of a spider? LOL
blazinandroid1 said:
I haven't tried that yet. Thanks for heads up. Man you travel fast through the board fast. Lol
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Why don't you just open the phone up and find out??
Pretty sure that's makeup stuck in there.
Those parts are plastic.
Turn off device
Q-tip with alcohol
soak the home button
wait a few minutes
Vacuum the moisture out.
Wait an hour or 2
Turn on device.
Nrush it off with a toothbrush and water, that part shpuld get water damage anyways, if the phone dies don't blame me tho lol
Just "found out" that the fingerprints scanner will not work on any cases because your hand need to touch the metal parts on the sides of the phone in oder to make it work (if u dont want ro cut a hole on the side of the case).
trungvov10 said:
Just "found out" that the fingerprints scanner will not work on any cases because your hand need to touch the metal parts on the sides of the phone in oder to make it work (if u dont want ro cut a hole on the side of the case).
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Run a piece of aluminum foil inside your case, so that your finger touches it when you cover the button. This is the only "fix" I've seen for this issue.
I have a slim armor case and fingerprint scanner works fine.
Hang a metal coat hanger out of the headphone port to give you connection.
Rickd126 said:
I have a slim armor case and fingerprint scanner works fine.
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The outside is metal right?
felloffthetruck said:
Hang a metal coat hanger out of the headphone port to give you connection.
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Lmao
Get the UAG or Speck Mightshell, both leave the metal sides exposed.
felloffthetruck said:
Get the UAG or Speck Mightshell, both leave the metal sides exposed.
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they r both expensive and i only need a case to protect the camera so I think I will get this one while waiting for the firmware update from t-mobile
trungvov10 said:
Just "found out" that the fingerprints scanner will not work on any cases because your hand need to touch the metal parts on the sides of the phone in oder to make it work (if u dont want ro cut a hole on the side of the case).
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There is no clean fix except to wait for T-Mobile to release OTA. Recent Verizon OTA fixed issue. Fingerprint scanner on my VS990 works marvelously now
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trungvov10 said:
they r both expensive and i only need a case to protect the camera so I think I will get this one while waiting for the firmware update from t-mobile
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What case is this? Can you post a link?
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MO3iusONE said:
What case is this? Can you post a link?
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01730EPK0/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_RDCNwbEE0M5YA
I remember someone said that if you hold the power button down with a case, that more often than not, the fingerprint scanner will work with a case on.
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A bit of aluminum tape is a quick, cheap solution, and it's easily reversible once the update comes through
I'm on Verizon, and am using the simple Incipio case, no metal exposed, and am on the update. My fingerprint scanner works great. A little annoying since it is sometimes slow, but does work fine
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thisisjason said:
A bit of aluminum tape is a quick, cheap solution, and it's easily reversible once the update comes through
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Mind as well hang a metal coat hanger out of the headphone port.
im also on verizon, I have the otterbox defender... no metal touching the case, fingerprint scanner is how I always unlock it. never had a problem.
goldsmitht said:
I'm on Verizon, and am using the simple Incipio case, no metal exposed, and am on the update. My fingerprint scanner works great. A little annoying since it is sometimes slow, but does work fine
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ArcaneDraco said:
im also on verizon, I have the otterbox defender... no metal touching the case, fingerprint scanner is how I always unlock it. never had a problem.
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Tmobile sucks I guess
MO3iusONE said:
I remember someone said that if you hold the power button down with a case, that more often than not, the fingerprint scanner will work with a case on.
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So like I put the case on, sit there and press the power button multiple times till the fingerprint works?
Bugg022 said:
Run a piece of aluminum foil inside your case, so that your finger touches it when you cover the button. This is the only "fix" I've seen for this issue.
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All three of my cases work fine, sorry to hear that you got a nerfed phone you should trade it cuz me or my girl have that issue on the v10
Dozenboy0012 said:
All three of my cases work fine, sorry to hear that you got a nerfed phone you should trade it cuz me or my girl have that issue on the v10
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It's a software issue. The Verizon versions been updated. T-Mobile hasn't. Not sure about others. There might also be some variation between different cases or even between different people