[Q] Doesn't lie flat - Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Does anyone's handset not lie flat on its screen? Without anything on it (screen protector, case, etc.) mine can rock on two of the corners if I push them down. I noticed my iPod does it too so I thought it was weird.

tenphan0n0 said:
Does anyone's handset not lie flat on its screen? Without anything on it (screen protector, case, etc.) mine can rock on two of the corners if I push them down. I noticed my iPod does it too so I thought it was weird.
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Maybe your table is warped

It does it on any table. Just seeing if anyone else noticed it otherwise I might trade it in.

tenphan0n0 said:
It does it on any table. Just seeing if anyone else noticed it otherwise I might trade it in.
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Maybe you're warped?

mister_al said:
Maybe you're warped?
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+1 ten char

Did a quick check and mine does that too. Probably just a slight plastic warpage due to mfg tolerances.

Mine lays perfectly flat. It doesn't speak very much, so not sure if it lies.

Evil.Bonsai said:
Mine lays perfectly flat. It doesn't speak very much, so not sure if it lies.
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You "lay" a book on the desk. You "lie" down on the couch. Hence, my phone doesn't "lie" flat on the table. Look it up. Someone's a little too eager to make a stranger feel dumb. Now you just look silly lol. Bummer man......

tenphan0n0 said:
You "lay" a book on the desk. You "lie" down on the couch. Hence, my phone doesn't "lie" flat on the table. Look it up. Someone's a little too eager to make a stranger feel dumb. Now you just look silly lol. Bummer man......
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I lol'd.
After checking my phone to see if I could replicate the rocking, and it's a negative. Phone doesn't rock at all.

i just checked. and im deffinetly warped.

..................

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Perfume burned a hole through my screen cover

Well, I was at the mall yesterday and my friends ambushed me with several bottles of perfume, many sprays of which hit my G1, specifically the screen which was covered with a protector. I wiped it off immediately of course. When I got home, there was a small hole near the center in the protector, and it looks like the whole screen protector is flaking apart. Ive already ordered a new one, but why would this happen?
The only thing i can think of is the alcohol in her perfume found a weak spot in the protector?
Then it spread like cancer, i mean look at what alcohol does to a liver
got any pictures of it?
since ur a girl you should order the mirror screen protector
http://cgi.ebay.com/MIRROR-LCD-SCRE...trkparms=65:12|66:2|39:1|72:2122|293:1|294:50
Actually, I am a guy thank you very much lol. The irony of it all...
SolemnWishing said:
Actually, I am a guy thank you very much lol. The irony of it all...
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oh whoops =X my bad bro. the whole knitting and perfume thing got my gender radar on female
SolemnWishing said:
but why would this happen?
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The base of most spray-type scents/perfumes is an organic solvent. Typically alcohol (of the 'rubbing' variety) but possibly something synthetic. I probably don't have to explain what happens when organic solvent comes into contact with weak plastic.
SolemnWishing said:
Well, I was at the mall yesterday and my friends ambushed me with several bottles of perfume, many sprays of which hit my G1, specifically the screen which was covered with a protector. I wiped it off immediately of course. When I got home, there was a small hole near the center in the protector, and it looks like the whole screen protector is flaking apart. Ive already ordered a new one, but why would this happen?
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Bad perfume. Didn't you know that the G1 can sense one's you shouldn't buy? haha
jashsu said:
The base of most spray-type scents/perfumes is an organic solvent. Typically alcohol (of the 'rubbing' variety) but possibly something synthetic. I probably don't have to explain what happens when organic solvent comes into contact with weak plastic.
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is it bad that i actually need you to "have to explain what happens when organic solvent comes into contact with weak plastic"? other than it burns a hole, but more so why?
brian_v3ntura said:
since ur a girl you should order the mirror screen protector
http://cgi.ebay.com/MIRROR-LCD-SCRE...trkparms=65:12|66:2|39:1|72:2122|293:1|294:50
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Haha I was gonna ask how you knew that
@SW:
Do you have any pictures? I'm curious to see what this looks like..
Your sig is hilarious, btw =D
wootroot said:
but more so why?
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Strong solvents will dissolve plastic. The plastic becomes plasticized. A more rigorous explanation can be found in an organic chemistry textbook.
jashsu said:
The plastic becomes plasticized.
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Best answer to any question EVER. And the square root of Tuesday is Abraham Lincoln.

Kevlar stripe - Flimsy ?

I saw on a video that somebody could easily tear that kevlar piece out from right under the camera... It looks loose and flimsy, and not well stuck on the back of the phone.
Can anyone confirm this by sticking your nail under the weave right under the camera ? Last thing I want is to buy a phone for 600 bucks and have the back tear up on me after a month.
Fif23 said:
I saw on a video that somebody could easily tear that kevlar piece out from right under the camera... It looks loose and flimsy, and not well stuck on the back of the phone.
Can anyone confirm this by sticking your nail under the weave right under the camera ? Last thing I want is to buy a phone for 600 bucks and have the back tear up on me after a month.
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Last thing i want to do is to try this for you!!
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Well the ability to put your nail under there alone will imply a design flaw.
Lol wut. Where did you read this at?
Any link to that vid?
ianford10 said:
Last thing i want to do is to try this for you!!
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+1
why would someone do this for you lol....
Fif23 said:
Well the ability to put your nail under there alone will imply a design flaw.
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Well instead of getting another member to risk knackering there brand new handset why dont you just buy one, give it a go, report back here and if you can get your nail under there and your not happy take it back.
Stop asking other members to do stupid things to there expensive phones.
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I think its this video
Watch at around 3:50
shady_lanem said:
I think its this video
Watch at around 3:50
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In day to day use this is not going to effect the device in any way.
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It's not the kevlar back but the plastic covering on the top (camera/flash/speaker) which can be taken off, possibly revealing some screws. Other than that there seems to be no way to open the device.
shady_lanem said:
I think its this video
Watch at around 3:50
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This request/observation is just hilarious.
Why not take ANY phone and try to jam an ice pick between the edge of the glass and the phone. Hit it with a hammer.... does anything happen?
Or drop any phone from a really tall building, cause I'd hate to spend $600 on a phone and not have it survive something like.
Maybe put any phone in a blender, cause I'd hate to spend $600 on a phone and not have it blend properly.
syntrix said:
This request/observation is just hilarious.
Why not take ANY phone and try to jam an ice pick between the edge of the glass and the phone. Hit it with a hammer.... does anything happen?
Or drop any phone from a really tall building, cause I'd hate to spend $600 on a phone and not have it survive something like.
Maybe put any phone in a blender, cause I'd hate to spend $600 on a phone and not have it blend properly.
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LMFAO
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syntrix said:
This request/observation is just hilarious.
Why not take ANY phone and try to jam an ice pick between the edge of the glass and the phone. Hit it with a hammer.... does anything happen?
Or drop any phone from a really tall building, cause I'd hate to spend $600 on a phone and not have it survive something like.
Maybe put any phone in a blender, cause I'd hate to spend $600 on a phone and not have it blend properly.
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Nope, it isn't.
If I get a device and the plastic that covers the screws gets detached easily it's a build flaw. If the Kevlar thing gets detached it's a design flaw. If you drop your phone from a tall building or hit it with an hammer it's a flaw of your brain.
It's different.
I wouldn't pick at my RAZR like that anyways.
kholk said:
Nope, it isn't.
If I get a device and the plastic that covers the screws gets detached easily it's a build flaw. If the Kevlar thing gets detached it's a design flaw. If you drop your phone from a tall building or hit it with an hammer it's a flaw of your brain.
It's different.
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I agree. The guy in the vid didn't use force. Come to think of it the OP didn't really meant to use force and try to open the back cover.
The cover we know is kevlar and durable. The material witch glues it on the phone how durable is it?
Tbh im in love with the back cover of the phone. I'd never put a cover/case on it. I wouldn't want to put one out of need( safe sex suxx )
Obviously, DrUnKenSTeiN is probably the only intelligent human on this post.
Where did anyone here read that I want you to remove the cover or bash it with a hammer ?
All I asked was to see if that thing is flimsy and all I got was raw violence by some members who probably have Attention deficit disorder (syntrix, ianford)
When I asked once if a certain laptop was flimsy, one intelligent human pressed on the lid lightly, checked for keyboard flex, and gave me his opinion.
You may say it's not important for daily use, but so does Android OS or a large screen. A smartphone can be productive without them, but this is not what discussion boards are about.
You may be excused to feel embarrassed, thanks.
Fif23 said:
Can anyone confirm this by sticking your nail under the weave right under the camera ? Last thing I want is to buy a phone for 600 bucks and have the back tear up on me after a month.
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Just wanted to remind you of what you asked anyone to confirm with there brand new handset.
Maybe this pointless thread should be closed.
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Would just like to confirm that the phone in the video DOES have a defect. With all the force in the world I couldn't even get my fingernail under the Kevlar, let alone pry it up. He did it with no effort, like it was hanging off. Mine is sealed so tight (top, bottom and along the sides) you couldn't do anything to it if you tried.
sovrce said:
Would just like to confirm that the phone in the video DOES have a defect. With all the force in the world I couldn't even get my fingernail under the Kevlar, let alone pry it up. He did it with no effort, like it was hanging off. Mine is sealed so tight (top, bottom and along the sides) you couldn't do anything to it if you tried.
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And the 18th post is the winner (crowd cheers and applause)!
If your phone is sealed then its not something that all razrs got. Seems like a flaw in the specific device.
Its important for guys that have bought the phone and its defective that they wont think that ,this is how the phone is.
sovrce said:
Would just like to confirm that the phone in the video DOES have a defect. With all the force in the world I couldn't even get my fingernail under the Kevlar, let alone pry it up. He did it with no effort, like it was hanging off. Mine is sealed so tight (top, bottom and along the sides) you couldn't do anything to it if you tried.
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I messed around with 4 RAZR's today at three different stores. I even took out a penny that was scarred and I was not able to even scuff the Kevlar. It's on there on all the edges and sides REALLY REALLY good. And, that Kevlar is REALLY durable.
The one in the VIDEO MUST BE DEFECT.

Farewell

Well, looks like I won't be coming to this forum probably ever again. My inc4g unfortunately fell into a puddle yesterday. It snowed here so they salted the roads, so this was a salty puddle. I was already late for work so I couldn't go to a store and grab a bag of rice.
The phone itself appears to function, though the screens backlight won't turn on. It responds to touch, but I can't see anything. Yesterday the light was very very dim, and now today the light won't turn on. Upon opening the phone, the bottom wire (handling the backlight I assume) is corroded extremely, hence the no backlight. The top wire is perfectly fine, hence the lcd and touch screen being functional.
I don't know if this is a fault of the board being too corroded or the wire, but I'm not going to buy a screen to find out, so I'm back on my Inc2, and I'll either be saving to get a GS3 or whatever new comes out in a month or so.
:/
Sorry about your bad luck.
If you don't want the phone anymore let me know. I'll take it off your hands.
blazingwolf said:
Sorry about your bad luck.
If you don't want the phone anymore let me know. I'll take it off your hands.
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Lol sure, for $100 plus shipping
Method320 said:
Lol sure, for $100 plus shipping
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Sorry to see ya go! Can you ask Verizon for a replacement?
litetaker said:
Sorry to see ya go! Can you ask Verizon for a replacement?
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No, not only does the bootloader say "Tampered", but since it was submerged in water, all the white pieces of tape are red now, which shows signs of heavy moisture.
Method320 said:
No, not only does the bootloader say "Tampered", but since it was submerged in water, all the white pieces of tape are red now, which shows signs of heavy moisture.
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No insurance I'm assuming, very useful thing to have comes in handy when **** goes to hell.
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Method320 said:
No, not only does the bootloader say "Tampered", but since it was submerged in water, all the white pieces of tape are red now, which shows signs of heavy moisture.
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You can fix the "tampered" pretty easily now, even get it back to s-on *LOCKED*.
The white pieces of tape and the saltwater corrosion are a completely different story. Wite out?
Sorry about your phone, though
Lol Squaretrade is taunting me.
http://www.squaretrade.com/smartphone
Scroll down a bit. What phone do you see?
Method320 said:
Lol Squaretrade is taunting me.
http://www.squaretrade.com/smartphone
Scroll down a bit. What phone do you see?
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Yeah, if I were in your shoes, I'd be pissed right about now!
Method320 said:
Lol sure, for $100 plus shipping
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Ok. I was being serious but never mind.
I'm serious too O.O

Glass Replacement

So, I see only one other thread about this, but I dropped my phone (Clumsy me left it on a chair, it slid off, and spider webbed my phone(SUCH a short distance)) But, I've bought the replacement part myself, and I plan on doing the repair myself. Is there anything I should know before I actually do this? Has total disassemble of the phone been done before?
Not to hijack your thread, but it drives me nuts how my LGOG seems to seek out-on its own-a way to dive off my coffee table/sofa/end table...no matter how flat and non inclined I sit it two seconds later and...CRASH! floor time...luckily mine has been taking it ok. So I feel your pain, and hope you get the help you seek.
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bqd37340 said:
Not to hijack your thread, but it drives me nuts how my LGOG seems to seek out-on its own-a way to dive off my coffee table/sofa/end table...no matter how flat and non inclined I sit it two seconds later and...CRASH! floor time...luckily mine has been taking it ok. So I feel your pain, and hope you get the help you seek.
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I even know your feeling -.- I've never dropped it before though, that was my first time, mostly because I treat my phones like its my second life, and because theyre expensive. This phone dropped literally a foot and webbed, I was so mad
Dr Protostar said:
I even know your feeling -.- I've never dropped it before though, that was my first time, mostly because I treat my phones like its my second life, and because theyre expensive. This phone dropped literally a foot and webbed, I was so mad
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Found this video off a quick google search...
jtsurfs said:
Found this off a quick google search...
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I've seen that video, but it doesn't really show how to put the replacement back in, if you use glue, what type of glue, or how much heat is required and all that such
Dr Protostar said:
I've seen that video, but it doesn't really show how to put the replacement back in, if you use glue, what type of glue, or how much heat is required and all that such
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I replaced the digitizer on an HTC Vivid and used 3m double sided tape and doubled that up so the screen wasn't directly on top of the lcd. The video for that one recommended doing that to keep some weird effects on the screen.
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jtsurfs said:
I replaced the digitizer on an HTC Vivid and used 3m double sided tape and doubled that up so the screen wasn't directly on top of the lcd. The video for that one recommended doing that to keep some weird effects on the screen.
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Whats the youtube vid name?
Maybe try some silicone glue
Maybe try some of the silicone seal (blue silicone glue) to attach it. If nothing else you might try some electronic stores (specialty or other Cell phone repair stores) for the glue that is needed. I would opt for something that isn't so hard on stuck and maybe go for something that holds tight and seals well but doesn't make it damn near impossible.

LG G2 Drop test.

Well some of you probably waiting for this.
To keep it short:
Back drop - OK
Side drop - Fatal
Probably due to thin bezel, but we all know the risk when we brought this phone right?
yeah, looks like that thin bezel doesn't fare well on accidental drops..
thats why i ordered my Spigen Slim Armor for good reason..
Pretty much any phone will shatter the display if it lands on the side or bottom, most if not all phone are edge to edge glass these days which doesn't help.
Hmm think it does fairly poorly. Note 3 only cracked on direct drop, not from corner hit.
Also it stops working early. This is definitely not a rugged phone.
Fatila said:
Hmm think it does fairly poorly. Note 3 only cracked on direct drop, not from corner hit.
Also it stops working early. This is definitely not a rugged phone.
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This is totally random. 100%. And these phones aren't made to be dropped from those heights either. If you are an bad user, you buy something thats made to take a few hits. Not phones like these, these should be used with care, not childish or stupid actions.
Fatila said:
Hmm think it does fairly poorly. Note 3 only cracked on direct drop, not from corner hit.
Also it stops working early. This is definitely not a rugged phone.
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go buy the note 3 then
How can we be sure that this is true not fake?
The video has been edited and was taken from different angles.
To believe it we should see a video capturing the phone falling from the hands to the ground than he should turn it on immediately without editing
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gm007 said:
How can we be sure that this is true not fake?
The video has been edited and was taken from different angles.
To believe it we should see a video capturing the phone falling from the hands to the ground than he should turn it on immediately without editing
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Are there any reason to doubt him, or any thing for him to gain from making a fake droptest? Come on.
Apoxx said:
Are there any reason to doubt him, or any thing for him to gain from making a fake droptest? Come on.
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Lol sure there is a reason if he want to bash the phone
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gm007 said:
Lol sure there is a reason if he want to bash the phone
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I think the ground bashed the phone enough that he didn't have to.
There is nothing scientific to it people. Even with all the camera angles you guys mentioned. Someone will still cry foul when it doesn't fall exactly right.
This phone looks fragile enough for it to be believed that it will break on the first fall.
-LG G2
Almost any phone if it hits just right will shatter. Its all about force. Hitting it on the corner or a small area will produce more force as its not distributed, like laying on a bed of nails as opposed to stepping on a single nail. These are all glass screens, gorilla or not. Never seen a phone that I cant find one drop test where the screen doesnt have some damage...so lets see what flexible "non-glass" displays can do...
ant78 said:
go buy the note 3 then
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Why? I don't buy phones based on how they perform in drop tests. Just saying what I saw
Fatila said:
Why? I don't buy phones based on how they perform in drop tests. Just saying what I saw
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Exactly, if I was going to buy a phone based on the drop test I would still have a Nokia 3310.
friguy3 said:
Almost any phone if it hits just right will shatter. Its all about force. Hitting it on the corner or a small area will produce more force as its not distributed, like laying on a bed of nails as opposed to stepping on a single nail. These are all glass screens, gorilla or not. Never seen a phone that I cant find one drop test where the screen doesnt have some damage...so lets see what flexible "non-glass" displays can do...
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If you consider life an extended drop test, my RAZR has survived amazingly well. To be honest, I don't know how the screen hasn't been broken. I remember when I first got it, I was afraid it would break easily from flexing because it was so thin. It never did. I even started throwing it 10 ft. in the air and letting it land on concrete and asphalt just so I could rub it into my friend's faces that used iPhones. lol, I'm such a jerk.
geoff5093 said:
Pretty much any phone will shatter the display if it lands on the side or bottom, most if not all phone are edge to edge glass these days which doesn't help.
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I gotta say my original Droid Razr seems to be indestructible. Dropped it many times and it only suffered minor scuffs.
I dropped my LG G2 today, I was trying to put it in my coat pocket and missed, so it fell on the floor from waist height and the quick view case came off but no scratch or crack to be found!
Lucky this time...

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