I had heard about it before, the headphone jack being bad. Mine is officially ****ting the bed.
Cuts out a lot and those Shure headphones that cost over $300 were not going bad after all.
A short phone call to Verizon and they are shipping me a new one. Certified like new replacement anyway.
Hope it doesn't happen again. If it does, maybe they will hook me up on a Note 2.
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More often then not a simple paperclip can resolve this issue. It's usually just pocket lint that inhibits the headphone plug from making contact with the jack.
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I wish that were the case but looking into the jack with flashlight reveals all clean metal contacts and no foreign material.
I get hissing, volume loss, and random issues with volume not working.
Wish it were a paperclip solution.
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So you just called Verizon and explained the issue and they just sent you a like new one? My headphone jack and vibrator are all messed up. I can't go in to store cause I have broken screen and they won't do jack.
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Did it over the phone and they shipped a new one. If they receive a jacked up phone they will charge you. Mine is flawless mind you.
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Got my certified like new replacement. Good to have functioning headphone jack.
Screen does not have black spots either.
Edit: still have some darkies.
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Now getting my second replacement for the phone. This first replacement seems to be missing something in the kevlar backing plate and there is an air gap in it.
Didn't notice it until a couple of hours of having it and then when grabbing the phone I felt the back press in.
Called warranty again and they were very adamant regarding the replacement of said replacement. Citing issues with battery and their toxicity.
Hope the next one is perfect.
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Going on third replacement. They don't seem to use enough adhesive on reassembly and the sides creak and bend in when you hold phone. Very annoying.
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I must admit, QA or QC is severely lacking wherever it is they rebuild these things. My 3rd replacement has a dark line going down the right side of screen a half inch from bezel. Basically one long dark blotch, the ones you see on a dark screen.
When doing a screen test app it does not show up.
Should I go for the 4th replacement?
Other than that, the body on this was reassembled properly.
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For all of the comments of quality regarding Motorola phones, these refurbs are built like steaming piles of you know what!
Now it is starting to get irritating. The back panel on this most recent phone has that air gap. Last I knew kevlar would not press in like a piece of paper.
That and the screen lined.
Last moto phone I will own. Just not worth it.
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Finally got a good one. Try number 4!
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The small metal ring in the jack-plug is missing from my phone (it went missing after the phone suffered a dreadful fall), and it appears that it played some role in ensuring proper connection judging by the poor reliability I get with any headphones now. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to replace it?
If the phone is in good condition, warranty swap if possible. You could call vzw as well and they may be able to fix it.
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mine fell out also but my headphone jack still works... and i didnt even drop my phone i have one of the headphone accesory things and it fell out when i took it out... so strange
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So I had my phone in my pocket and I sat down in my car and I guess it was in a bad position or my pants were too tight or something but I sat down and took my phone out and to my surprise my screen had cracked .....anybody know where I can buy a replacement I looked on eBay but only found pages ans pages of protectors
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You won't know how to replace it your self, plus - the razr is one of the hardest phones when it comes to a full dismantle if you've cracked the LCD. I would say, send it to motorola
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You won't know how to replace it your self, plus - the razr is one of the hardest phones when it comes to a full dismantle if you've cracked the LCD. I would say, send it to motorola
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One of the hardest? It's actually really easy but you lose the water proof. The screen and digitizer is one piece making it a very easy replacement.
Try replacing a digitizer only on a nexus one or hd2 compared to them the razr is child's play
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I would like to keep it water proof....can I purchase both pieces in tact?
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I would like to keep it water proof....can I purchase both pieces in tact?
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If you want to keep it water proof and make sure it has gorilla glass send it to Motorola. If you try fixing it yourself, and something else gets broken, you've voided your warranty.
I sent a RAZR MAXX to Motorola to have a broken screen replaced. They "misplaced" the phone and couldn't find it. So they waived the repair cost. ($179) I did finally get my phone back, fixed. 11 days after they received it, good as new warranty intact.
Compared to a any other 4.3 device..i would say this is the hardest
Just wanna say the phone is not water proof its water resistant at best.
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You should have removed it before driving
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You should've removed it 1st -.-
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This sucks lol well still love my RAZR if I cannot find a screen/digitizer combo for a reasonable price ill just send it to Motorola ....does it matter if its rooted or will I have to flash to stock first ?
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Has anyone had trouble with the screen randomly having a dead area. Reboot fixed it last night. I'm thinking maybe it's the screen protector lifting. But there is no bubble.
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Have you been keeping your phone in your pocket. Reason i ask is i had the same issue. Didnt appear to be the screen but endded up needing a replacement as a result of it. In pocket will cause the screen to warp, after a while, as in my case the damage can be permanent.
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Did you have a case? I'm using an otterbox. I'm hoping it's the screen protector because I'm also having issues with the proximity sensor
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My screen had a big black dead spot on it. If you pushed on it you could move it around. I don't know what caused it. I hated it!! So I ordered a replacement non OEM lcd screen w/o digitizer from amazon. I managed to peel off the digitizer with it still in working order. It was held on by a lot of adhesive. I don't recommend it. Slapped it back together good ad new.
Oh you know my spot isn't black. And actually hasn't been back. Did yours start to have issues at random before or all of a sudden.
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It started with a little bit of yellowing at the bottom and then it got some black bands at the top. After that a black spot the size of a dime formed. I didn't feel like unrooting my phone back to stock, so I bought a new LCD from amazon. I highly recommend buying one w/ the digitizer. It has a verry strong glue between the two. I had to be very careful seperating them and removing all the adhesive cement.
Anyway brand new screen for $57. Replacement is non OEM, but just as good.
I have no discoloration at all. I've switched the screen protector and its still here. I will likely unroot and head into the store.
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Went into the store and the rep told me it was cosmetic and that they would not replace the screen. He also said that it would be a good idea to put my phone back to stock if I wanted to bring it in for service because the technicians would likely just run the ruu and say problem solved.
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no discolouration, no blackspot, appeared to be fine visualy, just a area that was dead.
How is that cosmetic?
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They said because you can still use the area that is dead but you have to keep touching the area. Eventually it does work.
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Its not cosmetic, it is mechanical. You have to be pretty stern with the sprint reps. They told me exactly the same thing. I just told them go ahead and ruu (s-off anyway, didnt matter) after they ran it and found for themselves it was mechanical they went ahrad and replaced the screen. My expierience with sprint reps has been 50/50, but usually they know out of the gate your phone is rooted. If your honest with them and they know its rooted, when yhey find out its a mechanival issue that they dont have to send back to the factory, theyll just rmake the repair and uour good to go. **** it man just tell them youve been keeping it in your pocket and it blisterd the screen and you need it replaced. Letem do their thing and be done with it.
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Did you have your phone in a case. I'm confused about the blistering screen. Is it something that all of the phones are vulnerable to because of the shape?
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Also how much did you have to pay for the replacement
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replacement is normally $35 without full insurance,
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Did you have your phone in a case. I'm confused about the blistering screen. Is it something that all of the phones are vulnerable to because of the shape?
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Ok since you need to get all scientific and **** about it. Yes my phone was in a case. But keeping it in my pocket caused excessive pressure on the screen and caused it to warp Just enough to keep it from functioning properly in one spot. The spot where the warp(blister ) occured. It's not really rocket science, just have your screen replaced and your troubles will be over. It's free with insurance about 30/35 bucks without
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I have insurance so it should be covered. But the issue is gone at random.
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I have insurance so it should be covered. But the issue is gone at random.
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That's cool, glad your issue is resolved. Just a note in the future when someone offers their help and advice one should consider useing the thanks button. Its there just for that purpose.
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I've had random dead spots from the get go, not visual, just ui, and my capacitive buttons are wonky too - back button is under sensitive, recent apps (what a waste of function!) is over sensitive, like I don't have to actually make contact, really sucks. Got 10 days left for exchange (Best Buy) and I'm thinking of going w/ the gs3. Also having radio issues and a few other bugs. I just HATE touchwiz and I like sense.
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So now my screen just cracked. Didn't drop, didn't sit on it, must of happened wiping it off with my shirt, or it spontaneously cracked. What a pos!
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Its pretty well known that a good amount of evo's have deffective displays. But if your phone is modded out and you can't make it look stock to the tech at the store, you mine as well just fix it yourself. Its the price we pay to have a better device. I found a replacement on amazon for 50$. Its a no name but its as good if not better than OEM. Also its not recommended but if you have a dead spot you can press on the screen to move it to a less important spot. Just be careful good chance of making it worse.
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Some software problems, drops with broken screens. Was planning on getting the DNA on my upgrade in a couple months. My TB will be antique, 2 years old in April and I have a zag screen cover Sence day one and only a silicone cover with the back cut out for extended battery. Have dropped it more times than I can remember. No dents, chips or broken screen. So the DNA is really that fragile? Some problems I expected hopefully less than TB, but broken screens that easy with gorilla glass is starting to scare me. Should I really be concerned about this or is the DNAs performance that good to overlook the easy screen breaks. Some advice please. Thanks.
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The screen doesn't break easily, but its glass. Its harder to break than the tb. But A lot of people run their DNA with no case, and if you drop it and the glass hits something solid there's a good chancecof it breaking.
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I don't know how many DNA's have been sold, but my guess is quite a few. You saw literally a few post about people who DROPPED their phone most likely without any kind of case, and that's enough you persuade you? This is one of, if not the best phone money can buy right now, you wont regret buying it.
Dropped 20+ times with screen protector and stepped on minor scratches only .. now if u face palm a phone from getting out the car etc most will take a ding or even crack. The DNA to me was togher than I thought it would screen included ..
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Every time I drop my phone and it doesn't crack, I don't post about it.
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Every time I drop my phone and it doesn't crack, I don't post about it.
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Pretty much this.
This is a great phone, arguably the best device on the market right now. Get a protector, that way you can drop your device at leisure.
Just wait a few months until the new line of phones come out... This is the best phone out now..
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I would guess the DNA is only marginally more vulnerable than the TB. The glass on the DNA covers all the front and a little of the sides. That means if you drop it on the side it could crack, unlike the TB.
If you drop both flat on the glass screen then probably both shatter equally.
They need to come out with those flexible screens soon!
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My DNA has lived through:
1. Being dropped flat on the screen from a standing height
2. Sitting in the passenger seat with no cover/holder/case during a car crash that totaled my car
3. Being dropped in the parking lot from me forgetting it was in my lap when I got out of the car
The first 2 had literally no effect on it; the 3rd case a scratch on the side.. but the screen is still perfectly fine. So.. call me lucky, but I'm pretty impressed with the DNA's durability.
Exactly why I went with the DNA. This phone has display technology that other companies are scrambling to replicate with their respective display manufacturers. Soon there will be tons of apps and game that will require 1080p resolution to run properly.
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Thanks everyone for the feedback. After having a TB I don't believe newer HTC products could handle the bad rap and still leave HTC in the competition. I am impressed with all the comments on the 1080 screen and to run JB out of the box has to be worth it, as my Moto Zoom wifi has been running JB for a while, and I love it. I'm glad to know that I don't have to bubble wrap it now. I'm not crazy about full cover cases but will definitely find something to protect the edges of the glass. I'm sure there may be something out soon that will help. Everyone seems impressed with how it runs, looks and fits to hold. PS I played with the Samsung s3 in the Verizon store felt like a cheap plastic toy that would break if held to tight. Lol wasn't impressed left with my clunky heavy extended battery TB. Will be spoiled to not have a phone with an extended battery along with carrying the charger to. Lol. Thanks again for the good feedback. Will be hard to wait for my tax refund
Now
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I have had my DNA for about 3 weeks now and love it. Got the Ballistic SG MAXX case for it.
Going to get the wireless charging pad and car dock soon and im set.
I am debating on whether to take my diztronic off because it feels a bit bulky.
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This phne is sexy when it's naked
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This phne is sexy when it's naked
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Yes. Yes it is.
Only dropped it twice from knee height. But it was in an OB case due to the type of job I have... And the tendency of dropping my phone often.
Side note (somewhat off topic) - dropped my DX quite literally over 100 times with no screen protector or case, only came out with little knicks all around the metal and no screen dmg. Amazing
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Wish I could keep mine naked =(
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what's that DNA really about. I'm new using android phones. Seems like I have to take time to go through all you guys' issue and comments so that I could turn to be a droid cool guy. :silly:
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what's that DNA really about. I'm new using android phones. Seems like I have to take time to go through all you guys' issue and comments so that I could turn to be a droid cool guy. :silly:
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So much crawling forums! I'm covered in forum goo!
If your coming to a forum to here positive things your a goofy person.
If I made s thread that said HTC DNA is horrible that thread would see 1million post.
If i made a thread that said HTC DNA is the greatest ever that thread would maybe get 10-15 post.
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I know a few people have pulled theirs off on purpose. My puppy chewed mine off and it irritates me not being there now. I had been looking to replace it and found this:
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-htc-droid-incredible-x-droid-dna-charging-port-rubber-cover.html
$4 is cheap but it costs $18 to ship it.... has anyone found them for sale anywhere else?
I would email HTC first, they might send you one... I just needed a usb cable because mine broke and they sent a cable ans wallcharger!
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That is the only site I have ever seen that sells it. I looked a couple days ago and they didn't even have it in stock, looks like it's back now though. 18 dollars for shipping is kinda ridiculous if you ask me though.
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If you want it bad enough.... I ripped mine off cause it was falling off anyway
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I'd say it's not worth it at any price. It's just going to fall off again. Pretty much everyone I've known with one whether they liked it or hated it it still fell off soon or didn't function well anyway.
I always try to play nice with my phones. I hated that cover from day one but as always played nice (didn't rip or cut it off) but the day it fell off, I picked it up and put it in original box I also kept. My HTC incredible 1 and my HTC thunderbolt both made it till next upgrade with out that cover. Reminds me of those port covers on the older dumb phones that never really had a purpose but to make the port weaken over time, then go bad and phone quit charging. Not worth replacing at any price. But good luck to you if you really feel you need one!
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The first modification to a replacement phone is to rip that thing off!! Before I even turn it on even.:victory:
Ordered some micro USB port plugs oft some website: .50ยข. Works well.
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I'd say it's not worth it at any price. It's just going to fall off again. Pretty much everyone I've known with one whether they liked it or hated it it still fell off soon or didn't function well anyway.
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Mine works fine haven't had any problems and I'm always messing with it
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I bought a used Employee Edition DNA and the owner ripped off the USB cover and did not mention it...
That site was the only one I found as well, and at first it was OOS but when it came back that shipping definitely killed it for me. Granted, it is shipping from Korea I believe, but it isn't worth it to buy a black USB cover... if it was Red I might have just sucked it up...
They may fall off "easily", but I have no use for the USB port right now anyway since I'm using a wireless charger... there are always ways to work around the USB cable to transfer files as well. Not sure why so many people look down on people who want to keep their flap intact...
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I bought a used Employee Edition DNA and the owner ripped off the USB cover and did not mention it...
That site was the only one I found as well, and at first it was OOS but when it came back that shipping definitely killed it for me. Granted, it is shipping from Korea I believe, but it isn't worth it to buy a black USB cover... if it was Red I might have just sucked it up...
They may fall off "easily", but I have no use for the USB port right now anyway since I'm using a wireless charger... there are always ways to work around the USB cable to transfer files as well. Not sure why so many people look down on people who want to keep their flap intact...
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Most of us just think it gets in the way. At least I do. Not that I mean to look down upon anyone.
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Most of us just think it gets in the way. At least I do. Not that I mean to look down upon anyone.
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I agree that it does get in the way... so much in fact that I did not want to use a DNA until I got a wireless charger =\
I'm just a bit OCD with my phones and given that the back is red, and then there's a sudden black break along the bottom with the missing USB door... just looks off to me.
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I wonder why even replacement DNA Body kits do not include the USB door either...
Mines got a nice fat crease in it from bending...stupid thing ain't worth a crap.
I mean does it really keep water out that well?
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Only reason I haven't ripped it off is because of old phones the internal end would rattle around. Anyone noticing that or specifically not noticing so I can join the no plug club?
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Only reason I haven't ripped it off is because of old phones the internal end would rattle around. Anyone noticing that or specifically not noticing so I can join the no plug club?
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It may depend on how you rip it out. Mine was already removed, but it seems to be cut and the rubber end in the phone is staying put and does not make any noise. I'd take your cover if you do get rid of it though
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Mines got a nice fat crease in it from bending...stupid thing ain't worth a crap.
I mean does it really keep water out that well?
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I would like to know if it really does keep water out as well, it says the phone is water resistant, but could that little plastic piece really hold back anything? FYI mine has been taken off as well so annoying to use i just said screw it and ripped it off one day. Haven't looked back since
For those of you that have replaced this rubber port cover, how easy/difficult was this process?
To replace the cover, you have to take off the entire back. The little port cover isn't held on by anything though, it just sits between the phone and the plastic backing. Unless you're an expert at taking unibody phones apart, it's not worth it because I broke the waterproof seal strip during the process. It was glued on.
Looks like you can get one for $6.80 here w/ free shipping
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Verizon offered to re-imburse me for mine, or by me a case that covered the charging port
Anyone find a place to buy the red side stripes... One of mine somehow got chopped in half and fell off
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Hey guys, I traded my S3 earlier this spring for my S3. Was too pumped to notice the phone was beat up a little. There is a small crack off the side of the phone into the chrome on the side. and one of the corners is missing a little chrome. Frustrates me because I was told I could still be under warranty if it wasn't for these things.
My Problem is this:
My phone works with one pair of headphones, my skullcandies, but won't work with any other headphones i've tried. Also It went from working with my aux. cord in my car to no longer recognizing it. Is there anything I can try? Can that part be replaced? Will samsung cover it under warranty even if the screen has a small crack on the side?
Dustin
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Hey guys, I traded my S3 earlier this spring for my S3. Was too pumped to notice the phone was beat up a little. There is a small crack off the side of the phone into the chrome on the side. and one of the corners is missing a little chrome. Frustrates me because I was told I could still be under warranty if it wasn't for these things.
My Problem is this:
My phone works with one pair of headphones, my skullcandies, but won't work with any other headphones i've tried. Also It went from working with my aux. cord in my car to no longer recognizing it. Is there anything I can try? Can that part be replaced? Will samsung cover it under warranty even if the screen has a small crack on the side?
Dustin
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Are you handy with a soldering iron?
Either I am or my father is pretty good. What you thinking?
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Either I am or my father is pretty good. What you thinking?
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Ordering it, taking the phone apart, and replacing the port.
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Thank you
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Thank you
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If you've never done work in micro electronics be very very very very VERY careful. You can but the contacts off the MoBo in an instant and they're a ***** to replace and some you can replace.
If you have done micro electronics soldering it isn't that hard to replace the AUX port, that's one of the easier ones for me. Just remember to put some kind of heatsink near where you are soldering on the MoBo, alligator clips work great on this stuff as long as you don't slide them around, to keep it from overheating.
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