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so I'm beginning to accept the fact that there's not much I can really do about my loose hinge. the truth is, it doesn't really hinder me in during regular use at all. however, its frustrating that I know it could have been better.
I might be satisfied if there was some case or something that secured the screen when open a bit more. maybe something involving magnets. anybody heard of anything like this? anybody wanna brainstorm on how to improvise it?
j.books said:
so I'm beginning to accept the fact that there's not much I can really do about my loose hinge. the truth is, it doesn't really hinder me in during regular use at all. however, its frustrating that I know it could have been better.
I might be satisfied if there was some case or something that secured the screen when open a bit more. maybe something involving magnets. anybody heard of anything like this? anybody wanna brainstorm on how to improvise it?
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Dude... forget about it. If its really that bad... return it. Magnets will ruin the built in compass and god knows what other parts. Bad idea. Its supposed to be floatly. Trust me... its a welcom addition compared to the mytouch slide keyboard. The g2 is pretty smooth and as long as it doesn't fall when you hold it in a normal position, who cares...
This is my first post, hehe
bought my G2 on the 6th from Tmo store, mine is pretty solid, not loose at all, upside down, 45 degree angle, the screen doesnt go nowhere, closed or open, if i dont push it, it doesnt move, not even if i forcefully flick it!
im sure you could get a new one from tmobile/htc if it really bothers u, but looking at videos on youtube of the faulty screen, it would sure as hell bother me! good luck!
I'm in the same boat as j.books here. I'm LOVING the phone and while the wiggly hinge isn't an issue in how I use my phone it is just annoying knowing that it could/should have been better. I don't think I'm going to go through the hassle of returning the phone; it runs so well, I'm really afraid to spit in it's eye. :S
I'd contact whoever you got the phone from. If it is terribly loose and wiggly it's either a factory defect, packing fault. Possibly also fault of carrier. Either way if it's that much of an issue you may as well take the time to get to the bottom of it and figure out who to contact for a replacement or where to send your back to get it fixed. It's inconvenient for the user so make that clear when you contact them and demand some compensation.
I called t-mo last week and went to a t-mo store. it wasn't a 'known issue' at that point, and the t-mo store was absolutely worthless in terms of advice. one person was rude, one was nice, but both told me to call customer support, even though I already had.
the more I use the phone, the less of an issue it is. but it still bothers me. esp now that I know some people don't have the loose hinge. my 2 weeks is up on monday so I'm gonna call today and see if I am able to exchange it. problem is, I really don't want to go the whole weekend without it :\
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.....maybe something involving magnets. anybody heard of anything like this?
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I heard of magnets but I have no idea how they work....
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Take it apart, find the springs, and replace them with stronger ones. Other than that, your choices are replace it or live with it. Personally I'd replace the springs since I like to take things apart
Tell me how it goes don't see a G2 dis-assembly vid anywhere around
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I heard of magnets but I have no idea how they work....
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effin magnets, how do they work?
SuperDave81 said:
effin magnets, how do they work?
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effing miracles
j.books said:
so I'm beginning to accept the fact that there's not much I can really do about my loose hinge. the truth is, it doesn't really hinder me in during regular use at all. however, its frustrating that I know it could have been better.
I might be satisfied if there was some case or something that secured the screen when open a bit more. maybe something involving magnets. anybody heard of anything like this? anybody wanna brainstorm on how to improvise it?
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If you wanted to do this you need self adhesive magnet tape, thinest available less than 1mm or I don't think this mod will help.
Disclaimer. I haven't tried this but am sure it will work.
Cut tape to 2 1/4" x 1/2"
Cut 1/8" wide notch @ 1" to the right of left/rear edge.
Depth of notch [email protected] 1/4" ( the notch is for the small microswitch that senses the phone is closed, this switch also creates the limiting factor of magnet thickness. Bend the hoop upward you say? )
Test fit before you remove the backing ( magnet tape is placed between ribbon cable on left and 3rd hinge on right with notch around the microswitch. )
Good Luck!
PS this mod will hold the screen open and closed with no effect in between. I don't think it'll effect the compass because there is already tons of EMI in these devices, also you can recalibrate the compass and since the magnet is static it should compensate. Again good luck! And post pics if anyone is brave enough to attempt.
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SuperDave81 said:
effin magnets, how do they work?
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This thread is going places
kgold708 said:
If you wanted to do this you need self adhesive magnet tape, thinest available less than 1mm or I don't think this mod will help.
Disclaimer. I haven't tried this but am sure it will work.
Cut tape to 2 1/4" x 1/2"
Cut 1/8" wide notch @ 1" to the right of left/rear edge.
Depth of notch [email protected] 1/4" ( the notch is for the small microswitch that senses the phone is closed, this switch also creates the limiting factor of magnet thickness. Bend the hoop upward you say? )
Test fit before you remove the backing ( magnet tape is placed between ribbon cable on left and 3rd hinge on right with notch around the microswitch. )
Good Luck!
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thanks dude. I was thinking of something like that, but I wasn't sure any magnetic tape would be thin enough. I looked it up and they never seem to specify the thickness, but there are products described as 'extra thin,' such as this: http://www.amazon.com/Extra-Flexible-Adhesive-Magnetic-Dispenser/dp/B000NNQ1CK ...think it would work?
SuperDave81 said:
effin magnets, how do they work?
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hahaha. you just blew my f***ing mind
j.books said:
thanks dude. I was thinking of something like that, but I wasn't sure any magnetic tape would be thin enough. I looked it up and they never seem to specify the thickness, but there are products described as 'extra thin,' such as this: http://www.amazon.com/Extra-Flexible-Adhesive-Magnetic-Dispenser/dp/B000NNQ1CK ...think it would work?
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Umm.... yep that looks like it'll do. When you get it stick some on wax paper, flip upside down,get one of those 6" metal "machinist rulers" , do your layout with a sharp pencil,and cut with exacto knife or new utility blade, test fit before removing wax paper(also compass,gps,etc function). Maybe use some cardboard pieces to hold the hinge open, getting the magnet into position will be the hardest part. Good luck and post pics/review.
This idea really appeals to my inner hacker.
keenerb said:
This idea really appeals to my inner hacker.
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Do It!!! I would do it myself but I'm actually happy with my hinge and have to many other projects in the pipeline at the moment.
Apart from magnetic tape, we can also consider velcro/hook & loop
just stick a little at the back of the screen and the upper part of the keyboard
not too much to avoid noise/falling hair/forceful push
just the amount that keeps the screen in position anytime will do
Was polishing the phone and noticed the screen coating is wearing out pretty fast, is this normal? I thought i took pretty good care of the phone, never put it in the same pocket with keys or coins.
Photo attached, had to breathe on the glass to make it visible.
songsterq said:
Was polishing the phone and noticed the screen coating is wearing out pretty fast, is this normal? I thought i took pretty good care of the phone, never put it in the same pocket with keys or coins.
Photo attached, had to breathe on the glass to make it visible.
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.....what are you using to clean the phone?
please dont say windex, or anything that is in a liquid form
the screen has an oleophobic coating that helps reduce smudging, and by using any chemicals you'll rip it right off the screen.
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.....what are you using to clean the phone?
please dont say windex, or anything that is in a liquid form
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Just microfiber cloth, no liquid or chemical at all
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Just microfiber cloth, no liquid or chemical at all
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if thats true, then take your phone back
holy crap, I was just looking at my phone today and noticed this as well (I noticed it this morning before I read the thread, not the other way around lol). But ya... only had it for a few days and I see some spots where the coating is coming off I think. If I run my fingernail over them I can feel a very very slight roughness... I'm quite unimpressed with this, as my Vibrant has been dropped many times and the screen has held up fine.
I'll try cleaning it a bit (I never use anything other than a microfiber cloth) and see if it helps out... if not maybe I'll exchange if more problems come up.
I just breathe out moist and wipe with clean cotton cloth. I think this is safe.
i hope this is only something on a few units.. pretty weird though never seen something like that before...
My God! I clean all my devices with a micro fibre cloth only and if that's enough to cause that, this thing will be going right back!
None of you are using screen protectors on top of the coating?
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None of you are using screen protectors on top of the coating?
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it does kinda look like when you get moisture under a screen protector
that sucks.....its a good idea to test your "coating" before 30 day return policy runs out !
xspyda said:
My God! I clean all my devices with a micro fibre cloth only and if that's enough to cause that, this thing will be going right back!
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oh boy, here come these posts...
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oh boy, here come these posts...
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Meaning what exactly? You would be happy for your screen coating to be easily removed with a wipe of a micro fibre cloth?
lol anddddddd another new issue.. nice
this looks ugly btw
What is the wrinkling in the bottom right on the home button? Whatever is on top looks loose to me
daveidfrancois said:
What is the wrinkling in the bottom right on the home button? Whatever is on top looks loose to me
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Good point ... only two posts from the OP and a strange silence following your question.
Yikes. Looks like I see this as well. 2 spots - lower left and lower right corners. No sp. Only cleaned a with a microfiber cloth a few times. Oddly the 2 spots are the 123 key and the enter key exactly. Seeing as how those are not the most often hit keys for me I wonder what is causing it to seemingly wear off.
Can we contact Samsung regarding this or is everything through best buy?
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Not good news!
Anyone else?
daveidfrancois said:
What is the wrinkling in the bottom right on the home button? Whatever is on top looks loose to me
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i think that's just my finger grease...
My screen is a bit elevated close of sim card slot, they pass of the border of bezel, it's 'normal'?
I can feel the glass in this corner, different from all others corners.
Ty.
Glue, was the glue!
Heat and press the screen.
Tyvm ldriod!
I noticed this for the first time on mine yesterday.
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I noticed this also...I have another P6800 and it wasn't as pronounced.
I applied some pressure to that side and it seemed to make some difference...
ldriod said:
I noticed this also...I have another P6800 and it wasn't as pronounced.
I applied some pressure to that side and it seemed to make some difference...
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I applied too but they didn't lowered...and I don't have a Sim card inside...
The border is good to put they face down and don't scratch the screen, but with this protuberance this isn't good.
I thought mine was with issue.
Ty all!
Edwrib said:
I applied too but they didn't lowered...and I don't have a Sim card inside...
The border is good to put they face down and don't scratch the screen, but with this protuberance this isn't good.
I thought mine was with issue.
Ty all!
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Would you say this is a screen separation issue like with the nexus 7?
I've heard people try the clamping method where they clamp the elevated side then left some movie or app playing that heats up the unit so that the glue can re-flow...might try that.
Its near flat on my other unit, so this makes me wonder if this issue is on all units?
http://therealtonystark.blogspot.ca/2012/07/google-nexus-screen-separation-fix.html
ldriod said:
Would you say this is a screen separation issue like with the nexus 7?
I've heard people try the clamping method where they clamp the elevated side then left some movie or app playing that heats up the unit so that the glue can re-flow...might try that.
Its near flat on my other unit, so this makes me wonder if this issue is on all units?
http://therealtonystark.blogspot.ca/2012/07/google-nexus-screen-separation-fix.html
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Wow it's true! Was the glue!!
I leave they inside the case and running NFSMW, they gone to 42c, I pressed the screen many times, while hot, and they gone down!!
When I pressed screen before heat, the screen make litle crack sounds, plastic sound, every time, now after head, they don't make sounds and the screen is perfect.
Tyvm!
Awesome!
Edwrib said:
Wow it's true! Was the glue!!
I leave they inside the case and running NFSMW, they gone to 42c, I pressed the screen many times, while hot, and they gone down!!
When I pressed screen before heat, the screen make litle crack sounds, plastic sound, every time, now after head, they don't make sounds and the screen is perfect.
Tyvm!
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Awesome, hopefully this works for others aswell, I have to try myself now lol.
Thanks for the thank you
Hello to everyone,
This might seem a dumb question, but here it goes:
I still have the pen tip that came with the S-Pen on my Note 10.1, which is probably the white nib with white tip, right?
I have a screen protector on, and the official Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 book cover.
With the screen protector, should I change the tip to a black one? (black nib)
And the main question here:
What is the difference between the tips? In my tablet's package, there are loads of black nib tips for the S-Pen and only 1 or 2 white ones.
What is the difference between them?
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The difference is rubber and plastic.
The white ones are plastic, and slides lightly across the screen with minimal friction.
The black ones are rubber and gives a more "authentic" pen feel, as it is a little more friction to the screen.
As of what you should use; it is a matter of taste. I prefer plastic tip, but you might prefer rubber. Try both and see for yourself
se1988 said:
The difference is rubber and plastic.
The white ones are plastic, and slides lightly across the screen with minimal friction.
The black ones are rubber and gives a more "authentic" pen feel, as it is a little more friction to the screen.
As of what you should use; it is a matter of taste. I prefer plastic tip, but you might prefer rubber. Try both and see for yourself
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What do you recommend me to use with a screen cover on?
ricardosteve said:
What do you recommend me to use with a screen cover on?
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Depends what screen cover you are using. Try and see for yourself
se1988 said:
Depends what screen cover you are using. Try and see for yourself
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To remove a nib and put another, do I just use the ring-y thing that comes with the nibs?
And if so, do I just pull the nib out of the S-Pen? I'm afraid of breaking it or something... :/
ricardosteve said:
To remove a nib and put another, do I just use the ring-y thing that comes with the nibs?
And if so, do I just pull the nib out of the S-Pen? I'm afraid of breaking it or something... :/
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I guess I'll just read the instructions carefully, I remember there was something in the S-Pen section talking about the Nib/Tip changing.
Thanks for your replies though
ricardosteve said:
To remove a nib and put another, do I just use the ring-y thing that comes with the nibs?
And if so, do I just pull the nib out of the S-Pen? I'm afraid of breaking it or something... :/
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yup, the nips are removable
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yup, the nips are removable
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Cool. And "thanks". Yes - I used the button.
As soon as I get home, from work, I will try to replace my nib (it's getting a bit overused).
I will post here, later on, how it feels and how I feel the usability of each different type of nib.
ricardosteve said:
Hello to everyone,
This might seem a dumb question, but here it goes:
I still have the pen tip that came with the S-Pen on my Note 10.1, which is probably the white nib with white tip, right?
I have a screen protector on, and the official Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 book cover.
With the screen protector, should I change the tip to a black one? (black nib)
And the main question here:
What is the difference between the tips? In my tablet's package, there are loads of black nib tips for the S-Pen and only 1 or 2 white ones.
What is the difference between them?
Thanks.
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I have a spigan screen protector on my note10.1. I was using the black nib at first then changed to the white because the black one would drag to much. Its really a matter of what feels better to you though.
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Just got Note 5 and the stylus is not quite flush with bottom of device. It protrudes just a bit and it's a little bit annoying but was wondering if anyone else has same issue.
reocej said:
Just got Note 5 and the stylus is not quite flush with bottom of device. It protrudes just a bit and it's a little bit annoying but was wondering if anyone else has same issue.
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I bought 3 and the pens are not flushed with any of them. It doesn't bother me; the top of the pen is not curved to match the contour of the corner.
The one I demoed in the store was actually flush.
It's very slight but I just assumed it was to make it easier to push in to release it.
I can feel it slightly also. This could be by design to make it easier to "feel" for the pen. If it was 100% flush with the phone it would be more difficult to feel without being able to see it (for example, during the night in bed)...
I think they are all like this, so it's not a defect with your particular phone.
My s pen was flush in the beginning. Now it's not. I am a heavy s pen user. I'm wondering if the spring inside was too compressed and now it has loosen. Not happy. ?
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If you run naked it would be annoying, but if you use a case it really wouldn't matter at all.
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