[Q] Galaxy s 2 - Something rattling? - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

If you hold your Galaxy S 2 in your hand as normal and tap it at the top, does it sound like their is something lose to you? Mine feels like there's something rolling around inside it and I only had this replacement today!
All of the top half of the screen aswell when I tap it sounds like their is something loose, it seems to be comming from the camera area of the phone.
I have a brand new one comming tomorrow but I just want to see if this is actually normal?
Thanks

I don't have a Galaxy S2 yet, but since it shares most of its components with the iPhone 4, I would assume that the sound is the gyroscope. My iPhone 4 does that sound too when I shake it, and it's coming somewhere near the volume buttons. SGS2 also has a gyroscope and I think that's the source of the sound.

I'm just not sure if my other one did the same thing, hmm. Would like to hear from other people.
Cheers

Can anyone else try this for me please?

I have no rattling coming from mine...
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I just got done shaking it furiously
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cined said:
If you hold your Galaxy S 2 in your hand as normal and tap it at the top, does it sound like their is something lose to you? Mine feels like there's something rolling around inside it and I only had this replacement today!
All of the top half of the screen aswell when I tap it sounds like their is something loose, it seems to be comming from the camera area of the phone.
I have a brand new one comming tomorrow but I just want to see if this is actually normal?
Thanks
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Hi, same issue here. Enabling the camera the rattling disappears. Disabling the camera the rattling returns.

DrSlump76 said:
Hi, same issue here. Enabling the camera the rattling disappears. Disabling the camera the rattling returns.
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Same here. Is there someway to fix it?

Everytime i use my camera as the app is loading up... It pushes itself against the clear glass and back again.. as if its focusing or something.. Just started doing it today.. Sounds like a rattle.
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[Q] cracking sound?

Dear Users,
I have a problem with my SGSIII white which I received this morning.
When I tap a bit stronger on the upper half of the screen the frame makes a quiet but audible cracking sound creaking/squeak sound. When I squeeze the top part of the frame tightly with both fingers and tap again the noise is gone. It seems that the frame is a bit loose.
This is very annoying when working with the phone. Please can you tap a bit harder on the top part of the screen and listen closely if you hear a difference between tapping on the lower part of the screen.
I am bummed out that such a premium phone fails on such basic criteria.
Would be delighted to hear your thoughts.
Would you return the unit
Return it straight away. You have a duff handset. When you do get a new one you will love it.
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have you tried simulating my problem with your unit? I suspect that all units have this problem for some reason. It's a mild 'clicking' sound it makes
exxi said:
have you tried simulating my problem with your unit? I suspect that all units have this problem for some reason. It's a mild 'clicking' sound it makes
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can you make a video and show us?
Why do you assume since you have the problem everyone else does?
exxi said:
have you tried simulating my problem with your unit? I suspect that all units have this problem for some reason. It's a mild 'clicking' sound it makes
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As I said you have a faulty handset. Implying that no such problem exists on my unit.
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exxi said:
have you tried simulating my problem with your unit? I suspect that all units have this problem for some reason. It's a mild 'clicking' sound it makes
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This is not a problem that every phone has, you just are one of those un-lucky people mate.... return the phone right away and start loving it.
PS: The name of this thread makes no sense at all, you seem to have some anger issues just by reading the name of this thread
No such defect in my phone.
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exxi said:
Dear Users,
I have a problem with my SGSIII white which I received this morning.
When I tap a bit stronger on the upper half of the screen the frame makes a quiet but audible cracking sound creaking/squeak sound. When I squeeze the top part of the frame tightly with both fingers and tap again the noise is gone. It seems that the frame is a bit loose.
This is very annoying when working with the phone. Please can you tap a bit harder on the top part of the screen and listen closely if you hear a difference between tapping on the lower part of the screen.
I am bummed out that such a premium phone fails on such basic criteria.
Would be delighted to hear your thoughts.
Would you return the unit
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You sure you bought the S3 and not the One X by mistake?
Like the others have said you have definitely got a faulty handset. If you pop the back battery cover, just double check all the screws are tight.
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Fabulous
My S3 is great. Post very misleading, we can only guess why.Last post on this lost leader.

LopSided Physical Button

Anyone else experiencing this? is this the way the button is or is this a manufacturing error? o.0
This is my second Galaxy s3 with the problem
Wat exactly is the problem ?ss looks fine? u talking about the gap between the button and other part//?
I'm using a blue one. No such gap.
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fatekills said:
Wat exactly is the problem ?ss looks fine? u talking about the gap between the button and other part//?
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Yep, the gap is slightly worse on the phone I have now, im using the pic from the one i had exchanged, though this one has it as well. It's really annoying. I've noticed the blue one doesn't seem to have it at all, though watching some youtube videos on the white one its more apparent though not every phone is like that?
Seems minor but water damage isn't covered by warranty unless you buy it; the phone costs enough, its just a pain in the arse.
Anyone with the white s3 have this gap?
I have the blue one and yes.. This gap is present too...
Nothing to worry about, but, if I slide my finger across the button, slightly pressing it, it does "click" (is not the same when you are pressing it to wake up the screen..)
I have two launch models (which were made in Korea) and they have very solid home buttons.
I have 3 models produced a few weeks later (made in Vietnam) and they all have the lop sided/loose home button.
Pretty poor from Samsung...
Marble white.. all even steven here.
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I have two (pebble blue) s3's made in Vietnam. One is a launch model and the other is the latest i just got yesterday, and both are perfectly centered.
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Simmo3D said:
I have two (pebble blue) s3's made in Vietnam. One is a launch model and the other is the latest i just got yesterday, and both are perfectly centered.
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Coreym said:
Marble white.. all even steven here.
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Crazy CS said:
I have two launch models (which were made in Korea) and they have very solid home buttons.
I have 3 models produced a few weeks later (made in Vietnam) and they all have the lop sided/loose home button.
Pretty poor from Samsung...
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haranbh said:
I have the blue one and yes.. This gap is present too...
Nothing to worry about, but, if I slide my finger across the button, slightly pressing it, it does "click" (is not the same when you are pressing it to wake up the screen..)
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Hmm really does sound like luck of the draw. The home button is put on before the screen itself I believe so only way to fix it is by replacing the screen which sucks pretty bad tbh.
@Crazy CS- you're right you haven't done a completely solid job with the Galaxy s3 have they =/
I tried looking for manufacturering issues and theres quite a few niggly little things about the s3, it's just such a shame!
Anyone else? I've just ordered another Marble White model from a different seller. I think my first one was manufactured by Korea then the current one by Samsung themselves; Waiting on a new one tomorrow- Praying it's perfect...
I'd really like to know what the ratio seems to be as it's pretty much 50/50 for this right now for having a well manufactured Galaxy s3.
Is this a general issue or, colour specific etc.
corruptedz said:
Anyone else experiencing this? is this the way the button is or is this a manufacturing error? o.0
This is my second Galaxy s3 with the problem
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Seems that mine has the same "problem". But since I needed a magnifier glass to discover it, It doesent bug me that much..
I have the white galaxy s3 and i have the same gap on the same site like the tread starter
roxxy said:
Seems that mine has the same "problem". But since I needed a magnifier glass to discover it, It doesent bug me that much..
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ShironLive said:
I have the white galaxy s3 and i have the same gap on the same site like the tread starter
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Seems to be poor quality control on Samsungs part, New phone arrived today (third time; somewhat lucky) buttons perfectly centred but does move off into the 'gapped' position :') and the in-between the screen and white phone screen it has light reflecting :') You have to pick the lesser evil with this phone you really do :')
I've played with at least 10 S3s that have just come out of the box and each one has had a different issue. Lopsided home button, loose volume rocker, really flushed power button...... Samsung have really done a bad job this time around.
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My Review

Just picked this thing up today, so far it's fast. Everything is just great. Except for the following. Capacitive backlight bleed. Should I return this thing?
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http://i46.tinypic.com/156v485.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/6sf1bp.jpg
Is this a gap?
http://i50.tinypic.com/2wdadle.jpg
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Just picked this thing up today, so far it's fast. Everything great. Except for the following. Dust under the screen, capacitive backlight bleed, and when it vibrate my son card tray makes a loud horrible buzzing noise. Should o return this thing?
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your the first one ive seen on the x+ with dust under the screen return it
Andrew149 said:
your the first one ive seen on the x+ with dust under the screen return it
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I believe I will, and besides that does anynody have any capacitive backlight bleed? Is this something that's normal?
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I''ve also never seen one with dust under the screen. It implies perhaps something isn't bonded correctly on the exterior. Which also would explain the buzzing when it vibrates
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I''ve also never seen one with dust under the screen. It implies perhaps something isn't bonded correctly on the exterior. Which also would explain the buzzing when it vibrates
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I'm 100% sure the weird vibrating is coming from the sim card slot/tray within the phone. It's some sort of locking mechanism, seems normal though.
Dust under screen - never heard of it before on 1x+.
Capacitive backlight bleed - mine has it too but it's hardly noticeable and you'll see it only in very very dark areas. Took me a week to realize my phone has it.
Sim tray buzzing noise - this is probably related - when shaking my phone in a certain way, I hear very faint rattling.
I think the dust under screen alone is enough to get you motivated to have the phone replaced. The other two issues, I personally can live with it.
Dust under screen - never heard of it before on 1x+.
Capacitive backlight bleed - mine has it too but it's hardly noticeable and you'll see it only in very very dark areas. Took me a week to realize my phone has it.
Sim tray buzzing noise - this is probably related - when shaking my phone in a certain way, I hear very faint rattling.
I think the dust under screen alone is enough to get you motivated to have the phone replaced. The other two issues, I personally can live with it.
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The thing is the bleed is on the outside of the capacutive buttons. In between the screen seal I can see light, I think it'd the curvature of the glass. Do all do this?
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The thing is the bleed is on the outside of the capacutive buttons. In between the screen seal I can see light, I think it'd the curvature of the glass. Do all do this?
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Have little bit of that also, bugged me when I got it, but now looked at my original One XL and has some also! Guess that's up to the user
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Have little bit of that also, bugged me when I got it, but now looked at my original One XL and has some also! Guess that's up to the user
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Well there's only one speck of dust and I believe the vibration is normal so whatever guess I'll live with this. I'm loving it though.
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Here are two pictures of my main problem/concern. Is this normal? And does everybody have an overpowerful vibration that sounds a bit harsh or loud?
http://i46.tinypic.com/156v485.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/6sf1bp.jpg
Possible gap?
http://i50.tinypic.com/2wdadle.jpg
Top picture looks very similar to what I got on mine, my babe told me to forget it, so I did
That's exactly where my phone has light bleed / leak.
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Top picture looks very similar to what I got on mine, my babe told me to forget it, so I did
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Well since I have a return period at AT&T I think I'm just going to return it.
There are three specks of dust (medium sized) under the screen, not a big deal but that's annoying.
There's a gap that collects dust between the SEAL and the GLASS DISPLAY. Not just the edge, it makes contact with the display and is loose, the seal is not connected properly.
There is a rattling when phone vibrates which is the sim card tray I believe.
And finally that capacitive backlight button bleed, annoys the heck outta me.
So I'll be returning it tomorrow to get a replacement. Wish me luck guys.
Quick update, went and exchanged and got home, and noticed the vibration was fixed, dust was fine but guess what!? There's still a gap in the seal, and I know it's a gap because when I push the whole screen down against the rubber seal the light disappears! Just great HTC, guess I'm going back for my third tomorrow!
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Quick update, went and exchanged and got home, and noticed the vibration was fixed, dust was fine but guess what!? There's still a gap in the seal, and I know it's a gap because when I push the whole screen down against the rubber seal the light disappears! Just great HTC, guess I'm going back for my third tomorrow!
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I'm sure this won't be fix for awhile HTC probably hasn't fixed the issue
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I'm sure this won't be fix for awhile HTC probably hasn't fixed the issue
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Is this really an issue?
At this point I'm thinking of just picking up the SGS3.
LoneFlac said:
Is this really an issue?
At this point I'm thinking of just picking up the SGS3.
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Anybody else have this light bleed or is this just luck of the draw?
Just to give this thread some closure. I walked into the AT&T store told the guy about this and he kind of acted like the whole ordeal was stupid, replied with I can't see it and since it's your second repair you must go through the AT&T global store and call this number yadda yadda. I didn't want to be without a phone and was afraid of the same problem once again. So I traded the HTC One X+ in for the SGS3. So long story short, this thing has an amazing build quality and surprisingly feels much sturdier than the One X+. The only thing it lacks is where the processor is and how fast it goes. Thanks though guys, sorry for leaving you! Hope all goes well and HTC gets all of these problems sorted out!
Well since you have the S3 make sure to try Task&ktoons AOKP rom. Smooth as butter its all I ever ran on my s2 and s3
Sorry to hear about your issues though
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Busted screen

I dropped my Note 2 right on the face and broke the glass. The top right corner looks like a spider web with a few cracks stretching to the bottom. The display still works though . I plan to get a new glass and replace it myself. I've found quite a bit of info on how to do it.
My only question is this. When I last made a call with it the screen wouldn't come back on when I pulled it away from my face. I'm hoping it's just because of the cracks that run right across the 2 sensors at the top. Do you think it could be that or do you think maybe one of the sensors broke when it fell.
I sure don't want to have to replace the whole lcd unit. That's about $250 while the glass is about $20.
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Hey yu... ...dirt has gotten in a few peoples proximity sensors making them not work...most people use an air compressor to clear it...broken glass.. probly a chard
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Hey yu... ...dirt has gotten in a few peoples proximity sensors making them not work...most people use an air compressor to clear it...broken glass.. probly a chard
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Hey thanks Luke. It's good to see you again. I'm actually using my Charge again for calls and texts. I find I've gotten really spoiled by my Note. The old phone feels clunky and slow.
Thanks for the good info. I'll definitely look for that when I take the busted screen off. It'll take a few days to get the parts. Wish me luck. I think I'm gonna need it. It looks like a hard job.
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Another question. I'd like to be able to make the display stay on when I'm holding it up to my ear. Does anyone know a way to do that? I'd really like to use my Note even though the screen is broken. I don't like my Charge any more because it's too small.
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Another question. I'd like to be able to make the display stay on when I'm holding it up to my ear. Does anyone know a way to do that? I'd really like to use my Note even though the screen is broken. I don't like my Charge any more because it's too small.
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Open the phone to the dialer. Hit the menu touch button then call settings. Un check auto off during call. The setting even says turn off proximity sensor.
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Open the phone to the dialer. Hit the menu touch button then call settings. Un check auto off during call. The setting even says turn off proximity sensor.
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Thanks. I can't believe I never noticed that. Now I can use it til I can fix the screen. Just waiting for parts.
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small crack with resolution prob.
I have a small crack in upper right of screen & now my sharp color is gone. It is now very dull almost like I used a photo app & added an overlay to it. Need some advice
Well I got my parts and got the tools I needed to fix my screen. The problem was I got the wrong type plastic razor blades. I got scraper blades instead. I tried it anyway and ended ripping my LCD screen. Now it's costed an extra $ 200+ for a LCD Digitizer assembly. Hopefully the next day delivery will still work even though yesterday was a holiday and the post offices were closed.
Anyway, what I'm leading up to is don't try this if everything isn't kosher. It's a tricky job.
Update: I found out they won't even ship it til Monday. I guess I don't get it back this weekend. I really don't like my old Charge after using my Note all these months.

Rattle, vibration from top of device

Does anyone else have the same issue as me?
I feel a rattle or vibration from inside the black camera bar.. I can feel it when I put the phone down. I also suspect it's causing the upper speaker not to have a crisp sound.
Are you sure you're not hearing the components of the camera module moving around? They produce a light clicking noise when you shake the phone.
Mine does the same. When I hold the phone in one hand and tap my index finger on the lower half, no sound is made. Top half has a very faint rattle. I ensured that it wasn't the screen glass not being affixed properly (it's fine) and nothing is visually wrong with it. The click is louder when tapping on the front right (opposite of the front camera), which is where the rear camera is on the back. Guessing it is something with the camera, as @toratakeri said.
Mine rattles as well. Assume its thr camera. Wish it didnt tho. My biggest complaint is too loose power button.
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Camera autofocus. The lens has to move when focusing
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I don't think it's autofocus. None of my other phones, including my Note 4, make NO noises when tapped, shook, or moved. Something inside the space by the camera is loose and hitting part of the frame most likely. I'm not risking taking my camera glass bar off to fix it. I will see if my replacement device has the same problem.
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I don't think it's autofocus. None of my other phones, including my Note 4, make NO noises when tapped, shook, or moved. Something inside the space by the camera is loose and hitting part of the frame most likely. I'm not risking taking my camera glass bar off to fix it. I will see if my replacement device has the same problem.
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My Note 4 and my fiancee's Note 5, along with many of my previous phones, have an audible rattle in/near the camera module when shaken or tapped. Your replacement may be less noticeable, but I don't think you'll find one that makes zero noise at all.
Mine does this also. My friends does also. I also believe it's the camera module. Let us know how your replacement sounds.
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I just shook my note 4. It has a very audible rattle coming from the camera.
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I don't think it's autofocus. None of my other phones, including my Note 4, make NO noises when tapped, shook, or moved. Something inside the space by the camera is loose and hitting part of the frame most likely. I'm not risking taking my camera glass bar off to fix it. I will see if my replacement device has the same problem.
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You can think what you want, it is.
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I think it's the power button moving around because if I hold the power button lightly and do the same tap I don't hear anything
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So your telling me the camera module build quality is crap in this phone? It's never this loud on any other device I've seen.
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So your telling me the camera module build quality is crap in this phone? It's never this loud on any other device I've seen.
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As we said, you can try a replacement device and see if it is quieter. Just because it is audible doesn't meant that the build quality is crap, it's based on the type of hardware they use for the shutters and mechanical focus. Believe it or not, even digital cameras have loose and moving parts. In the end it is you that has to be satisfied with your device so if you feel it is defective then contact Google.
My Samsung galaxy S6 edge does the same. Something to do with the camera. Especially when shaking the device I can hear it will.
With this device it's worrisome that I don't recall the noise when I first bought it
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I read from a user on Reddit, that there was a similar rattle noise with the 5X, and that it had to do with the SIM Card slot.
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Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus/comments/3qfpl9/nexus_5x_rattle_from_top_of_phone/
I have no rattle noise whatsoever. If mine started to rattle I would return it in a heart beat
I've noticed this when lightly tossing the device onto my bed. However if I pick it up and tap it, nothing. Shake it, nothing. Not really a big deal for me.
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yes i believe that is whats making the noise
toratakeri said:
Are you sure you're not hearing the components of the camera module moving around? They produce a light clicking noise when you shake the phone.
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that sounds about right
Both of mine had the sound. It's normal
Lol, every new phone there is a "MY PHONE IS RATTLING OMGGGGG" thread... search before you post nonsense like this.

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