Build Quality - Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE

Wow.! The build quality on this thing is AMAZING. I've dropped it so many times (clumsy me), and I just now dropped my phone one foot off a hard surface (which is quite a height, for me), and not a little scratch dared to show up on my phone.
How amazing has the phone's build quality been for you guys.?
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CrazyTechnoBoy said:
Wow.! The build quality on this thing is AMAZING. I've dropped it so many times (clumsy me), and I just now dropped my phone one foot off a hard surface (which is quite a height, for me), and not a little scratch dared to show up on my phone.
How amazing has the phone's build quality been for you guys.?
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Dropped my phone on a weight, if it was anything else it would have cracked.
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both of u, get effing cases!!! lolz

I think the design of the back of the phone caused it to lose a large amount of strength.....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679027

woody296 said:
I think the design of the back of the phone caused it to lose a large amount of strength.....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679027
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Yeah but you knwo what, with the first one i had, I had that slight bend as well. Im not sure if it due to the strength of the beack of the phone, but the Metal bezel around the perimeter of the device. WHen i took my phone apart, the Metal bezel was super flexable. I think thats where the weakness comes from altogether. But thats my opinion. Other than that, I think this device is built very well. The back is incredibly ugly LOL, but has a nice feel to it. ALso the screen glass, is pretty durible itself.

The longer this phone is out the more it appears to be a model to skip. I don't think i have ever seen a phone bend before. Aluminum, while cheap, does not have the strength needed for this phone. Very poor design.

woody296 said:
The longer this phone is out the more it appears to be a model to skip. I don't think i have ever seen a phone bend before. Aluminum, while cheap, does not have the strength needed for this phone. Very poor design.
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Why don't you buy an iPhone and drop that, see what happens. I don't think there is any other phone out there with the same build quality as this one.
Dropped my phone down a couple of solid wooden steps. My plastic back popped off, but there isn't a scratch on this thing.

woody296 said:
The longer this phone is out the more it appears to be a model to skip. I don't think i have ever seen a phone bend before. Aluminum, while cheap, does not have the strength needed for this phone. Very poor design.
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Yea they should of used tungsten. It would of at least quadrupled the weight though.
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woody296 said:
The longer this phone is out the more it appears to be a model to skip. I don't think i have ever seen a phone bend before. Aluminum, while cheap, does not have the strength needed for this phone. Very poor design.
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Treat it like a phone/handheld computer, not a hammer and is fine.

once again get a effing case!!! everyone who has a case doesn't have any of these issues, it's a phone, you treat a $500+ phone like a $500+ phone! lolz this model is a great build....

CrazyTechnoBoy said:
Wow.! The build quality on this thing is AMAZING. I've dropped it so many times (clumsy me), and I just now dropped my phone one foot off a hard surface (which is quite a height, for me), and not a little scratch dared to show up on my phone.
How amazing has the phone's build quality been for you guys.?
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Build quality is poor I dropped it once now a cracked screen no way to get a new one yet
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salvasaur said:
Why don't you buy an iPhone and drop that, see what happens. I don't think there is any other phone out there with the same build quality as this one.
Dropped my phone down a couple of solid wooden steps. My plastic back popped off, but there isn't a scratch on this thing.
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I aggree! I love this device more and more!!! Way better than the one x!
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pbedard said:
Build quality is poor I dropped it once now a cracked screen no way to get a new one yet
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Sentence quality is poor.
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pbedard said:
Build quality is poor I dropped it once now a cracked screen no way to get a new one yet
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Working in the wireless industry that is one of my favorite things people say to give me a good laugh and have me shake my head. So please tell me exactly how many drops are supposed to be required for a cracked screen?

njfoses said:
Working in the wireless industry that is one of my favorite things people say to give me a good laugh and have me shake my head. So please tell me exactly how many drops are supposed to be required for a cracked screen?
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I would assume at least one. If a screen cracks while a phone is being held, then I'll be mortified/impressed.
Overall, I'm pleased with the build quality of this phone. I thought the 3D moved forward in some aspects and backward in others, but I feel this phone simply moves forward. I chuckle when people say the back of the phone looks ugly. Are you spending a lot of time looking at the back of your phone?

pbedard said:
Build quality is poor I dropped it once now a cracked screen no way to get a new one yet
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Lol...ooh, you.
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salvasaur said:
Why don't you buy an iPhone and drop that, see what happens. I don't think there is any other phone out there with the same build quality as this one.
Dropped my phone down a couple of solid wooden steps. My plastic back popped off, but there isn't a scratch on this thing.
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Have you read the thread where owners of the phone said it is bending when it is their pocket? Any phone can break when you drop it, that isn't the issue here. The problem is it bends. Please show me any other phone that has this problem, better yet, show me how to stop it from happening. Is there a case out there that is designed to prevent a phone from bending?

woody296 said:
Have you read the thread where owners of the phone said it is bending when it is their pocket? Any phone can break when you drop it, that isn't the issue here. The problem is it bends. Please show me any other phone that has this problem, better yet, show me how to stop it from happening. Is there a case out there that is designed to prevent a phone from bending?
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yes... basically ANY HARD CASE lolz it bends cuz ppl put the evo in their back pockets and act like it's not a really thin fone in the back pocket lol

ticklemepinks said:
yes... basically ANY HARD CASE lolz it bends can ppl put it in their back pockets and act like it's not a really thin fone in the back pocket lol
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say what?

read again
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Related

How much abuse can/ has your vibrant taken?

I ask because today I dropped it off my bike riding down a hill then ran it over both tires on the screen and not a single scratch no screen protector. These are tough little phones
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did it reboot after that?? or did it stayed on??
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Barely any. Not a scratch or ding to be seen thanks to the screen protector and $3 case.
Battery got loose but I put it back in and started up fine took maybe 15 seconds tops. These phones are amazing
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I've had mine since the week before the official release. I'd had a Behold II under contract and thankfully fussed at the right T-Mobile corporate people at the right time, and they basically gave me the Vibrant to shut me up.
Anywho, this thing has bounced off of countless things as well as survived a bathtub dump and an accidental washing with the laundry (disassembly required for proper drying out afterwards on both occasions). Has two tiny nicks on the chrome trim and one tiny scuff on one of the backplates.
Still runs like a champ! Best phone I've ever had.
I agree. My dad got this off a friend for 100$ flat and neither him nor I regret it. After all its been through it only has some minor nicks on the crome sides and a small scratch on the backplate. Best phone ive ever had
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I beat my phone up for all my mistakes in life
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Hope it can last just one year longer. Then I'll be getting myself an iPhone 5.
My device as stood up against a couple of small drops. There are 1 or 2 dings in the chrome bezel, but, other than that... it's still flawless, and I've had this thing since a day or two after US release. I stopped using the rubber case, since I'm usually pretty careful (except the 2 dings)... and what's the point of buying a super sleek, ultra thin phone, just to bulk it up with giant case. I also don't use screen protectors, and my screen is still flawless. I mean, the Galaxy S series has Gorilla Glass... which is scratch resistant. Besides, screen protectors reduce picture quality, and touch response.
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Hope it can last just one year longer. Then I'll be getting myself an iPhone 5.
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Lol kidding aside the iPhone is a good phone. I personally like the Android OS better, but I can't deny it is a well made device.
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Like the above member said, the Galaxy S phones have Gorilla glass making them tougher to damage then most other phones.
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I beat my phone up for all my mistakes in life
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hahahahhaa!
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But my vibrant had one nasty fall, it was in my back pocket...and i was attempting to hang on the basketball rim in the gym . i took flight....and so did the phone, flying out my pocket and landing face first on hardwood floors! lol
it took me like 10 seconds to pick it up....i thought the screen would have been destroyed! scratch free it was
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Lol kidding aside the iPhone is a good phone. I personally like the Android OS better, but I can't deny it is a well made device.
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lol.
I love my vibrant but the only reason I like it is because of our awesome devs. before I learned how to flash and everything I ****ing hated this thing. the nexus phones are the only ones that work great out of the box and even then I think it needs tweaking before everything is great. I'm going with the iPhone next because I want something easy out of the box that doesn't require much work.
the way I see it is
Rooted, flashed and tweaked android phone >>>>>>>>>>>> iphone
out of the box
iphone >android
only by a little though
I like android more too, but with every device there are tradeoffs. I'm willing to be in apple's walled garden for now haha
I got my Vibrant right around when it launched. Put a Zagg shield on it and that Samsung carbon fiber looking case the same day. Actually replaced the battery on it two months ago and i finally took the case off to clean it. Not a scratch and still looks new. I didnt even pamper the phone. I just think the hardware was solid and im sure a good case helped keep the plastic looking shiny. Hope my new GNex looks as good in another year.
I dropped mine in molten lava, let it sit for a day in a bag of rice, and its good as new.
Vibrant is a freaking defy on crack. I've stepped on it, last Christmas I dropped it slipped from my pocket onto a pile of rocks I was on top of my garage, its tooken a million and one drops. It bounced off my stairs once and my little nephews flung it across the room. Amazing phone. :')
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I spilled soda on mine. Disassembled it and cleaned it, let it dry out and all is well.
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Opinions: What Do You Think of the HTC Amaze Design?

So I've been living with the Amaze for a couple of weeks now and the design has certainly grown me. It's a bit of a foray from the more traditional, plastic clad Android handsets out there but it never really shouts "look at me!".
So my question to all of you fellow Amaze users is, "What do you think of the design?"
Personally, I quite like the beveled edge with the screen sitting above the bezel but that's just me. Let me know what you guys think.
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shirazir said:
So I've been living with the Amaze for a couple of weeks now and the design has certainly grown me. It's a bit of a foray from the more traditional, plastic clad Android handsets out there but it never really shouts "look at me!".
So my question to all of you fellow Amaze users is, "What do you think of the design?"
Personally, I quite like the beveled edge with the screen sitting above the bezel but that's just me. Let me know what you guys think.
P.S. I'm new here but am a serial forum-er (that can't be a real word) so if this is in the wrong place, been asked before (I don't think it has) etc, just let me know.
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You've posted in the right place so no worries and i love the design, i think its one of the best looking ive used to this day. but since HTC has made these designs (sensation, amaze) how the whole back comes off. these phones have much issues. like my sensation for example, the whole digitizer would press down onto my LCD so i sent it back and got this, the issues i have no is what everyone else is suffering from lol
Beautiful design! Second to none!
Honestly I think its the best looking android phone out right now, if not right beside the galaxy nexus
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One word... Amazing!! It just feels good, I hold a gs2 and I think its just too wide.
And the amaze is more detailed and well made
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Picked up the Amaze yesterday after setting up my Sensation for my wife(she was a victim of a bad G2x). Love this phone design and build quality.
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I'm fairly impressed. I really like having all the buttons on one side with charger on the other. Wakeup with camera button is a great feature for a phone with a great camera, plus the video button is handy too.
One oversight is the camera flash being too close to the camera lense. I also dislike using the phone without a case because there is no traction to hold the phone on the edges.
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The Amaze replaced my Nexus S. It took some adjustment but I really like it. I feel I need to be a bit more careful with it as I'd hate to drop it and I don't think it would survive very well due to it's heavier weight.
Still waiting for my gel case to arrive.
InfinitiGuy said:
The Amaze replaced my Nexus S. It took some adjustment but I really like it. I feel I need to be a bit more careful with it as I'd hate to drop it and I don't think it would survive very well due to it's heavier weight.
Still waiting for my gel case to arrive.
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I picked up a TPU case from Diztronic and I almost feel like the case masks the beauty of the phone. It's a must on this phone but every time I take it off I'm tempted not to put it back on
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I picked up a TPU case from Diztronic and I almost feel like the case masks the beauty of the phone. It's a must on this phone but every time I take it off I'm tempted not to put it back on
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I should have stated TPU not Gel.
This is the one I ordered:
just a design...nothing special...gets old once some other design comes out. feels solid when hold it in ur hand, thats good thing
Your telling me this design isn't sexy? Lol
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I love the amaze design that's the only reason i purchased this phone, i hate the OS on it.
Decent design. Build quality could be better.
Squeeking on the bottom right of mine, power button feels meh.
Otherwise nice phone.
I like the sturdy quality of the phone, but when the backplate creaks it really ticks me off, especially when the snap-on plastic back cover of the Samsung phones don't creak nearly as loud or as much. Overall, it's a good looking phone, I wish it wasn't as heavy and bulky looking though.
How did your back plate start to creek? Or did u get it like that
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fuego77 said:
Your telling me this design isn't sexy? Lol
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Exactly! Show me a device built better or more attractive.....
~~~L.T.P.F.J.~~~
amazing design, I have it white... it's heaven they should have mad the front white too , still awesome though
I used to and still like apple's designs, and that's all i liked about them...now I'm partial between the iphone 4 and this design, I think I like this one, feels much better in my hand. I wish it was just as thin and light as the sensation though!
hated sgsII too bulky, blasticy, nasty!!!
I have a case on mine. But when she's naked, she's beautiful
This is my first white phone btw, black is so sexy too.
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fuego77 said:
How did your back plate start to creek? Or did u get it like that
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Probably from removing the back cover numerous times to battery pull and/or swap micro SD's, it doesn't creak when in normal usage but when pressure is applied to some points then it's a pretty noticeable sound for me

Evo LTE Fatality

This might be the first fatality of an Evo LTE. It happened early this morning. I was loading my work truck with pipe for a project and I climbed up to tie down the pipes on the rack. I bent down to reach the ratchet tie and my phone slipped out of my shirt pocket landing face down onto some gravel. The back cover popped off. I climbed down and picked it up, and as I turned it around I saw the damage. Surprisingly I didn't freak out as one would expect. I called the insurance company and after paying the $100 deductible, a new phone will arrive in about 2 weeks. I had just bought the phone on Saturday so I hadn't really enjoyed it much yet.
Being that these phones are still new and some even on back order, I hope I'll be receiving a NEW phone and not a refurbished one. Lesson learned... never putting my phone in my shirt pocket again.
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Aleks
Somebody here beat you to the punch either the day the first pre-orders arrived or the next day, i dont remember exactly. Same issue their phone fell out of their shirt pocket and had the same fate. That does suck!
Last place a 600 $ phone belongs but RIP EVO LTE ..it wasnt your time
shirt pockets = death to fone, y u no like puttin a case on ur baby?
ticklemepinks said:
shirt pockets = death to fone, y u no like puttin a case on ur baby?
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Hell why not put it in a pocket that actually holds stuff vs a pocket that stuff easily slides out of lol. I never have and never will put anything in a shirt pocket. Only time I ever put stuff in a pocket by my chest was in the navy cause that pocket closed and nothing could fall out
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Op does it still turn on and work
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mine fell out of the side of my backpack and landed on a tile floor. Didn't damage the screen at all, but it bent the metal frame. I was able to bend it back most of the way, but there is still a small gap between the frame and the screen.
What was the insurance company that you use?
And why is it taking two weeks?
Get a case! Get a case! (come on everyone, chant with me) Get a case!
Sucks to see that man, Gorilla done lost that battle.
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The ducks I'm getting a case. For. This phone I haven't drop a phone for a while never like a case on the OG evo or my iohone but man this phone feels slippery q
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shirt pockets = death to fone, y u no like puttin a case on ur baby?
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I actually just ordered two cases from TPU last night so I should be getting them this week. A little late, but my next phone will enjoy the benefits.
ckoadiyn said:
Hell why not put it in a pocket that actually holds stuff vs a pocket that stuff easily slides out of lol. I never have and never will put anything in a shirt pocket. Only time I ever put stuff in a pocket by my chest was in the navy cause that pocket closed and nothing could fall out
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I don't usually put it in my shirt pocket, but at work there are many times when I work around loud noise so I keep it in my pocket so I can hear it better. It was a bad idea this morning and I've learned my lesson the hard way.
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Op does it still turn on and work
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Yes, everything still works fine. I just unrooted it and ran the RUU to clear the "Tampered" message.
DarkManX4lf said:
What was the insurance company that you use?
And why is it taking two weeks?
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I have Sprint's insurance. Because it's such a new phone the insurance company doesn't have any stocked yet. That's why I'm hoping that means I'll be getting a new phone instead of reburbished.
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Get a case! Get a case! (come on everyone, chant with me) Get a case!
Sucks to see that man, Gorilla done lost that battle.
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I did. Waiting on their arrival.
Aleks
That's the drawback to hardened anything, becomes more brittle... Sad... RIP...
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Will it blend? that's the question now...
Sorry to see that bro, guess it takes a bad experience to bring affirmative action for the next device. Better luck! and good thing you had insurance!
That stinks. May I suggest the Otterbox defender? Great case...
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Ouch man that sucks. I'm soo scared ill drop mine. I won't let my 3 year old near it and that bums her out. But as soon as my defender case gets here ill feel much better
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I was walking in to work today and I bumped my leg and my phone slipped out of my hand and landed smack down on the screen on concrete tile. I had the blue silicon gel case from sprint on it and from what it looks like it survived. However if I apply any pressure on the bottom of the phone below the home button on the plastic that touches the metal it makes a cracking sound like the plastic is rubbing together, and that could just be that small back plastic piece where the speaker is, does anyone else's phone make that sound?
omadhaun said:
mine fell out of the side of my backpack and landed on a tile floor. Didn't damage the screen at all, but it bent the metal frame. I was able to bend it back most of the way, but there is still a small gap between the frame and the screen.
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Did you have a case? If so which one?
Doesn't this post tell us that this phone does NOT have gorilla glass like the OneX??
No this post tells us that it is still just that Glass. It's not unbreakable.
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My co-worker decided his was dirty, and that he would wash it with his clothes.
This kills the EVO.
Lucky for him,we used another upgrade (corp account) so he just has to pay another 200 instead of the full 550 for his replacement. lol

Front panel glass uneven?

I have the Developers edition, and just noticed today the front glass seems to be uneven, and not sure if that is normal or a defect on the unit I have.
The top part of the glass by the ear piece is raised up slightly causing a "lip". Noticed it when I went to scroll down from the top. The bottom of the glass seems slightly lowered. So it seems the glass is not level, just trying to see if this is intended as part of the design or not.
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Question is will your OCD let you live with that minor defects?
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It's not normal but it has been identified as an issue by a bunch of people. I know it would drive me crazy if I could feel it when I pull down the notification bar. My One has that issue as well.
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Bigjim1488 said:
It's not normal but it has been identified as an issue by a bunch of people. I know it would drive me crazy if I could feel it when I pull down the notification bar. My One has that issue as well.
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I sent an e-mail to HTC and this is what they had to say, sounds like they are aware of it...
"Thanks for contacting HTC Technical Support Center in regards to a gap between the screen and the casing of your new HTC ONE.
We understand your concern, but at this moment there is no official statement on this matter. As soon as we determine this, we shall issue a resolution for it. Please stay tuned for further news regarding this problem."
Return it
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Ive returned 1 cause of this issue and and tried 2 in the store thought I was the only lunatic feeling this. But unfortunately they all were like it and 2 were worse then the other. It is pretty shotty on htc's behalf
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I have the Developers edition, and just noticed today the front glass seems to be uneven, and not sure if that is normal or a defect on the unit I have.
The top part of the glass by the ear piece is raised up slightly causing a "lip". Noticed it when I went to scroll down from the top. The bottom of the glass seems slightly lowered. So it seems the glass is not level, just trying to see if this is intended as part of the design or not.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40701787
If you are a daring person.
Im probably going to do it..
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There was another thread about this. In that thread it was determined that probably all of the One's are built this way. A very slight rise above the spkr grille at the top of the phone and the opposite at the bottom. If you find one that isn't this way maybe you could call that one defective.
Why is something like this considered a build "issue"? This is getting really childish. I'm beginning to feel like Samsung trolls have managed to infect otherwise sane minds with derogatory interpretations of what reviewers are calling the best built android phone ever. HTC is not a crap company and they build outstanding phones. The more I see threads talking about what a load of problems and crappy build issues this phone has the more I wonder if there's some bad drugs in the water.
No problem discussing that you noticed this, but why is it more proof that the One is riddled with crappy construction issues, when CLEARLY it is not. Mine is perfect, it's one of the most interesting and meticulous built phones I've ever seen. The way the screen is higher at the top is just one of those factors that make it interesting. Notice that the screen being like that is not a result of crappy build. It's a gorgeous piece of engineering.
I expect to be flamed so don't hesitate, I apologize in advance, I'm in a crappy mood tonight.
bosotros said:
There was another thread about this. In that thread it was determined that probably all of the One's are built this way. A very slight rise above the spkr grille at the top of the phone and the opposite at the bottom. If you find one that isn't this way maybe you could call that one defective.
Why is something like this considered a build "issue"? This is getting really childish. I'm beginning to feel like Samsung trolls have managed to infect otherwise sane minds with derogatory interpretations of what reviewers are calling the best built android phone ever. HTC is not a crap company and they build outstanding phones. The more I see threads talking about what a load of problems and crappy build issues this phone has the more I wonder if there's some bad drugs in the water.
No problem discussing that you noticed this, but why is it more proof that the One is riddled with crappy construction issues, when CLEARLY it is not. Mine is perfect, it's one of the most interesting and meticulous built phones I've ever seen. The way the screen is higher at the top is just one of those factors that make it interesting. Notice that the screen being like that is not a result of crappy build. It's a gorgeous piece of engineering.
I expect to be flamed so don't hesitate, I apologize in advance, I'm in a crappy mood tonight.
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The weird thing is no matter how much i hate the look of samsung phones, they never seem to have issues like these in my experience, whereas HTC phones, (I had the one x) seem to have something, in that case, the whole body creaked whenever i picked it up. Don't get me wrong, I like HTC phones, but i'm scared to open my htc one's box tomorrow.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40701787
If you are a daring person.
Im probably going to do it..
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I'd be VERY careful doing that, you could end causing other issues. My glass seems normal to me, I think people are making way more of an issue out of this than it is.
I don't understand if you're unhappy then exchange it. You have 14 days if need be.
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rgoyena said:
I don't understand if you're unhappy then exchange it. You have 14 days if need be.
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I haven't seen a single One that doesn't have these issues.. I'm on my second one but the issues are less extreme than they were on the other
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Mine has this on the left side, but I never brush my thumb on the "lip" when I pull down notifications, so I'm not going to worry about it.
gunnyman said:
Mine has this on the left side, but I never brush my thumb on the "lip" when I pull down notifications, so I'm not going to worry about it.
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I wouldnt gunny..
If this issue was with the s4 or any other phone everyone would just ignore it like its part of how the phone is just made, but since htc has been pushing their build quality on this everyone freaks when there are tiny tiny imperfections
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I wouldnt gunny..
If this issue was with the s4 or any other phone everyone would just ignore it like its part of how the phone is just made, but since htc has been pushing their build quality on this everyone freaks when there are tiny tiny imperfections
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The only thing that even slightly bothers me is the possibility of getting dust under the glass. HTC phones are notorious for this.
But in all honesty this is the best built phone I have ever owned. HTC really got this one right.
gunnyman said:
The only thing that even slightly bothers me is the possibility of getting dust under the glass. HTC phones are notorious for this.
But in all honesty this is the best built phone I have ever owned. HTC really got this one right.
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Just heat up the front of the phone to resticky the adhesive and instead of clamps put heavy books on it.. Im pretty sure itll work and be less scary to do than with c clamps
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12hrs after I received my G3!!!

My biggest fear of the G3's thin screen glass happened 12hrs after I received the phone. I didn't hardly even get to use the damn thing. Now I'm just sending it to LG for repair. Yes I could purchase the digitizer and do the repair myself but I honestly don't have the time.
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By the looks of the damage...does the little frame dent change everything when it comes to LG just replacing the screen itself? Or do you think they will charge for a refurbished?
huh, I would just be more careful.
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huh, I would just be more careful.
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Just bad luck on my part. All that damage from a fall from about 2ft. I was talking on the phone with the wife and went to tie my shoe and the rest was history.
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By the looks of the damage...does the little frame dent change everything when it comes to LG just replacing the screen itself? Or do you think they will charge for a refurbished?
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They are going to send you what they have in Stock, I damaged my G3 in the rain, the week that it came out.
I paid the $150 deductible, and they sent me a brand new G3 in the box, through Asurion.
Could be refurbished, or it could be new, depending on what they have in stock at the moment.
I would recommend a TPU case, and tempered glass.
You can get both on ebay 2-3 day shipping for less than $20.
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They are going to send you what they have in Stock, I damaged my G3 in the rain, the week that it came out.
I paid the $150 deductible, and they sent me a brand new G3 in the box, through Asurion.
Could be refurbished, or it could be new, depending on what they have in stock at the moment.
I would recommend a TPU case, and tempered glass.
You can get both on ebay 2-3 day shipping for less than $20.
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I'm actually sending it to the LG repair center in Fort Worth, TX. Same price you paid but direct for LG.
I had intended to get the case and tempered glass this friday when I got paid. Dumb luck just couldn't wait till then. lol
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Just bad luck on my part. All that damage from a fall from about 2ft. I was talking on the phone with the wife and went to tie my shoe and the rest was history.
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Yup, done that before. I somehow have cat like reflexes when I feel my phone is compromising gravity.
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Yup, done that before. I somehow have cat like reflexes when I feel my phone is compromising gravity.
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Lol. I tried and all but dove on the damn ground to grab it but yeah...didn't work out.
These phones are slicker than the g2..
I got a cheap bump case as soon as I felt the back of this phone
Almost as though grip is the last thing these manufacturers want you to have. Think about it. We have octocore now. And still we have metal frame and plastic backs or soft grip backs with slippery ass metal frame. Makes no logical sense other than looks and money in damges are a sure business ...lol. Remember that time when most phones had that rubberized metal? Hmmmm. Lol
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z3r0t0l0rEnCe said:
My biggest fear of the G3's thin screen glass happened 12hrs after I received the phone. I didn't hardly even get to use the damn thing. Now I'm just sending it to LG for repair. Yes I could purchase the digitizer and do the repair myself but I honestly don't have the time.
By the looks of the damage...does the little frame dent change everything when it comes to LG just replacing the screen itself? Or do you think they will charge for a refurbished?
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I would have cried.....
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I would have cried.....
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I was more pissed that I didn't listen to myself and get a damn case and glass screen protector. Just wish the damn glass wouldn't of shattered. I could of lived with a little dent in the frame but the whole thing going out just poured salt into the wound.
Yup, did the same. Fell 2 feet, exploded. My replacement is in an Otterbox
lol, i was afraid of this happening when the wife had hers hit the ground. she had it stuffed under her leg in the seat and when she got out, lol, yeah it went flying. luckily it just put a small ding in the frame. she was REAL lucky.
I wish that was all I got....ending up with both really hurt.
Consumers vote with their wallets for thin phone with thinner bezels. Unfortunately, that translates to more fragile phones, too.
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I wish that was all I got....ending up with both really hurt.
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yeah, she was extremely lucky..no money to replace/ fix it. but we have cases and the hard glass protectors in route and should see them by Christmas, as well as my replacement phone. (radio went dead, sprint tech said its a common thing. who knows, just glad my is being replaced.)
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yeah, she was extremely lucky..no money to replace/ fix it. but we have cases and the hard glass protectors in route and should see them by Christmas, as well as my replacement phone. (radio went dead, sprint tech said its a common thing. who knows, just glad my is being replaced.)
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Common? I doubt it. I don't think I've read another post here, or on the other big Android forums, about the radios dying. I'm sure it happens, but I don't think it's common.
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Common? I doubt it. I don't think I've read another post here, or on the other big Android forums, about the radios dying. I'm sure it happens, but I don't think it's common.
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well he didnt say common to the lg g3, just common to LG. but who knows. how many that buy cell phones are actually on theses forums. heck, i use to be on here more and actually use to have post...but thats been about three years and no clue what happen to my post.
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well he didnt say common to the lg g3, just common to LG. but who knows. how many that buy cell phones are actually on theses forums. heck, i use to be on here more and actually use to have post...but thats been about three years and no clue what happen to my post.
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Sure, most cell phone owners aren't on these forums. But many people do join when they have a problem. I actually think we see more problems on the forums than the population in general.
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Sure, most cell phone owners aren't on these forums. But many people do join when they have a problem. I actually think we see more problems on the forums than the population in general.
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lol, not the majority of the population i know. that what they use the carrier stores for. very few if any know about rooting...if they can do it from the play store..for the ones that understand it, thats as far as they go.
i started here a few years ago when i got my moto photon, i wanted it more me, but all i did was root, change themes, once changed boot logo and i think once changed the rom. as for my galaxy 10.1, its running a 4.4.4 ROM from nameless. the lg g3 is the first real smartphone for me, but my 2nd LG..lol, first one was in 03 and not even close to a smart phone and im here to learn more about it and to make it more me. this phone is actually worth it.

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