I want to ask if anyone's USB port is the same as these picture. I can see the green part and looked like it went it. Or this the default design?
That is a defect buddy. Mine has the metal inset part flush with the plastic surround. I would either get it fixed or replaced as it could cause charging and/or data transfer issues.
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That is a defect buddy. Mine has the metal inset part flush with the plastic surround. I would either get it fixed or replaced as it could cause charging and/or data transfer issues.
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Would you mind uploading a picture of yours? Just so I can prove to the staff at Samsung shop.
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That is a defect buddy. Mine has the metal inset part flush with the plastic surround. I would either get it fixed or replaced as it could cause charging and/or data transfer issues.
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@bibiner
I would have said mine was flush too but now I'm looking at it, mine is recessed like yours.
Look on google images and they all look recessed.
If anyone's got a flush one can they post a picture please?
But I think this is the design
Hope this helps
Cheers
Dude mine is the same... How do you even find dumb problems like this? Is the port even broken?
Mine is like op's too... Weird, never noticed it
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Mine is the same as OP's. It looks like yours is a little further in than mine, but it could just be the picture. I cant see any of the green board in there. My metal USB port end lines up with the INSIDE of the case edge. So it is recessed, just like ~1mm less than yours..
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@bibiner
I would have said mine was flush too but now I'm looking at it, mine is recessed like yours.
Look on google images and they all look recessed.
If anyone's got a flush one can they post a picture please?
But I think this is the design
Hope this helps
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Can yours see the green part as shown in the OP? If yours can then maybe is default stuff. Curious since I see one comment saying no green stuff but inside and one said covered
Now I'm even more curious. I sent a mail with the pictures in the op to Samsung and after a day they replied. They recommend me to bring to nearest Samsung center to service.
I feel like that's just the way it is, mine looks the same as yours
Mines slightly recessed but def cannot see the green board
Having said that, I've not plugged anything into the port as of yet in the 3 weeks I've had it - always used wireless charging
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That looked good. You have well builded grey rubber thingy around the hole and is not too deep. Mine really looked deep. But Samsung refuse to repair because of the reason that it can be charged.
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Dude mine is the same... How do you even find dumb problems like this? Is the port even broken?
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Not that port broken. The problem occur is if I put a case on, the usb can't plug in tightly. Slight movement will disconnect. So have to remove cover to charge. If it was outward a bit, maybe it will fix this problem.
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VZW is sending me a new Thunderbolt because of a small audio issue I was having with my phone. They told me on the phone if they detect water damage on my old Thunderbolt once they get it back, then I will be charged full retail.
Obviously I do not want that to happen.....thing is, I spilled part of a beer on my phone about 3 weeks ago. Immediately after it happened I took out battery and wiped the whole phone down.
It has worked fine since then besides the very small audio issue I recently started to have but this was just barely a week ago....I would think if it was cause of the liquid damage that that would've happened earlier.....
Anyway, is there any way they can tell if it has had water damage besides the battery sticker (Because I am sending them back the bare phone, no battery, no cover, no sd, no sim--just the phone)? How are they going to check? Should I do the rice trick just to be safe?
They probably won't look farther than the sticker. If they do, they could look for corrosion or residue around the main board.
Rice won't fix that
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They probably won't look farther than the sticker. If they do, they could look for corrosion or residue around the main board.
Rice won't fix that
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Yes but like I said they are just getting the phone back, not the battery, cover, sim card or sd card--just the phone. So since the battery will never leave my house, is there any other way they can tell?
As far as corrosion, wouldn't I notice my phone not working properly? Cause like I said, ever since the spill it seems to be working just fine....
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Yes but like I said they are just getting the phone back, not the battery, cover, sim card or sd card--just the phone. So since the battery will never leave my house, is there any other way they can tell?
As far as corrosion, wouldn't I notice my phone not working properly? Cause like I said, ever since the spill it seems to be working just fine....
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There is a sticker on the phone itself. It is on the back right side of the phone near the top. Kind of hard to see, but rest assure Verizon knows it's there. If you have insurance, now would be the time to use it.
Check out the attached pics of where the sticker is. Sorry it's blurry, my camera is old and crappy
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There is a sticker on the phone itself. It is on the back right side of the phone near the top. Kind of hard to see, but rest assure Verizon knows it's there. If you have insurance, now would be the time to use it.
Check out the attached pics of where the sticker is. Sorry it's blurry, my camera is old and crappy
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Underneath the battery, correct? What should the sticker look like when its dry and what should it look like when it has had liquid damage?
If they take apart the phone (or even just remove the back housing) then it will be very easy to see liquid damage, if any exists. I just replaced the screen on a thunderbolt a couple days ago, very easy to remove the back and take a look. If you want to check yourself, just get a torx 6 screwdriver, a thin flat head or knife to remove the "void" sticker and take a look for yourself before you find yourself on the receiving end of a $600 bill. Check YouTube for a video on taking it apart, it's very easy though.
How does Verizon check though? What are they going to look for?
Corrosion, internal liquid indicators. I don't think the T'bolt has any internal stickers, but some phones do.
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There is a sticker on the phone itself. It is on the back right side of the phone near the top. Kind of hard to see, but rest assure Verizon knows it's there. If you have insurance, now would be the time to use it.
Check out the attached pics of where the sticker is. Sorry it's blurry, my camera is old and crappy
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OK I do not see the sticker you are talking about....snapped a few pics with my work camera, what do you think:
It's on the side of the phone. You'll have to tilt the phone to see it. It's white with red spots on it. If it got wet, its completely red. That will be the first thing they look for.
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It's on the side of the phone. You'll have to tilt the phone to see it. It's white with red spots on it. If it got wet, its completely red. That will be the first thing they look for.
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I stared at my phone for nearly 15 minutes and cannot find any stickers that are white, red or white and red. I don't see anything. I got my Thunderbolt on launch day (3/17/11). Is it possible the launch day Thunderbolts are different somehow?
Let me know if you need me to upload more pics, I can do that.
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I stared at my phone for nearly 15 minutes and cannot find any stickers that are white, red or white and red. I don't see anything. I got my Thunderbolt on launch day (3/17/11). Is it possible the launch day Thunderbolts are different somehow?
Let me know if you need me to upload more pics, I can do that.
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Well, mine has a sticker there. Perhaps yours didn't come with one, or fell off at some point, but after looking a bit closer to your picture, I don't see one either.
Either way, specially since it was beer, they will be able to tell if anything got in there. Rice won't get beer out, it'll be sticky either way.
I personally wouldn't take the chance.
If you have insurance, now would be a good time to use it.
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Well, mine has a sticker there. Perhaps yours didn't come with one, or fell off at some point, but after looking a bit closer to your picture, I don't see one either.
Either way, specially since it was beer, they will be able to tell if anything got in there. Rice won't get beer out, it'll be sticky either way.
I personally wouldn't take the chance.
If you have insurance, now would be a good time to use it.
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Nothing is sticky at all and the phone works fine. Are they going to completely take the phone apart??
If they suspect anything they will. Did they mention anything about water damage? What was originally wrong with the phone?
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If they suspect anything they will. Did they mention anything about water damage? What was originally wrong with the phone?
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A small audio problem that is like teeny rattling I hear when other people call me
There is no sticker on the Thunderbolt, I just talked to Verizon. They go by judging the prongs that the battery hits and if they are corroded, then they charge full retail.
Mine look super gold though and appear to be okay imo......
That's really odd. I had a sticker there... The replacement I just got has one in the sale place too... Of course the Verizon rep didn't even know what a bootloader was... Go figure...
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That's really odd. I had a sticker there... The replacement I just got has one in the sale place too... Of course the Verizon rep didn't even know what a bootloader was... Go figure...
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Can you post a picture of your sticker so I know what I'm looking for? Maybe my new tb will have one.
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You probably just damaged the earpiece speaker, which is pretty simple to replace and would only cost a few bucks. I can't say for sure, but I imagine the earpiece speaker is the same one that's in the EVO 4G or HD2.
The phones do have stickers, it is located right next to the two gold prongs on the upper right corner of the phone.
If your that worried about a full charge for the phone and since this issue may be related to the beer spilling on it, just use your insurance and pay the $99 deductible. Its better then getting hit with $600 charge.
Sometimes when liquids are spilled on a phone, it could take a little time for it to affect a phone.
Good luck
Hey guys,
I wrote this in the Q&A section and I think this could be interesting for some of you..
If your bottom cover is broken or makes some stupid noises you can simply replace it.. You can buy replacement covers at ebay and also other sites, for example:
http://sparepart.dk/en/sony-sony-ericsson-1629/sony-xperia-s-100338/spare-parts-100339/
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Bu...T26i-SO-02D-/170872807890?var=#ht_4332wt_1163
http://www.handyersatzteilshop.de/a...+Cover+black+Sony+XPERIA+S+LT26i_3409642.html (german site)
To replace the bottom cover you have to follow these steps:
1. Pull the bottom cover a bit so that there is a little gap between the transparent strip and the cover.
2. Unlock the clips with your fingernails or a guiter pick.. Try to keep pulling the cover while you do this
3. Go all the way around until all the clips are unlocked.. Start at front left or right side
4. The replacement cover can be simply attached by pushing it over the naked end of the phone
See my attached pictures below
Good luck
MisterG
ps: for best results use a light guitar pick (mine was 0.60mm)
Really needed this guide. Pretty much made my bottom cap ugly when it fell and now there's a nasty bump on the edge. This should help. Though do you think the prices for the bottom cap will come down significantly? If it won't, I will be highly inclined to buy it now though it seems a bit on the costly side.
I don't know.. You're right - it's just a small piece of plastic but there's a xperia logo on it so it costs what it costs Maybe there are some non original covers but I haven't seen any yet..
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I don't know.. You're right - it's just a small piece of plastic but there's a xperia logo on it so it costs what it costs Maybe there are some non original covers but I haven't seen any yet..
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Would be nice if more colours was available.
Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
I want to replace mine, but the reason isn't so bad so I can hold off until more parts become available...
How hard to you have to pull the cap to make a gap? Quite a lot of force? because that is the part that scares me the most, haha pulling apart by baby :fingers-crossed:
Don't pull too hard The cover doesn't move very much anyway.. You only have to get a small gap to put something into, like a guitar pick (or any other flexible piece of something) Without pulling I wasn't able to get my pick placed, so if you do: well done
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Would be nice if more colours was available.
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Pull your cover off, grab a spray can in your favorite color and spray it Just joking - don't blame me if something goes wrong^^ Seriously: I don't think that there will be other colors than black and white in the future
Thanks Much needed guide for because of my clumsy girlfriend.
Thanks for the guide!
Just to be precise, there are only 2 clips on the front. The middle one looks like a guide, it's definitely not a clip
Cheers
I just received my cover from spareparts.
I had to wait 2 weeks because they didn't have stock but once they did, it took about 3 days to arrive to Canada where I live.
The cover feels and looks the same so that's a relief.
I dropped my phone and it cracked so I had to get a new one.
Cheers!
Hi does anyone know where to get a replacement part for the upper side (which involves both sides of the phone as well) I accidentally dropped it and know one corner is seriously damage PLEASE HELP!!!
Thanks
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Hi does anyone know where to get a replacement part for the upper side (which involves both sides of the phone as well) I accidentally dropped it and know one corner is seriously damage PLEASE HELP!!!
Thanks
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You will get full housings on eBay but I guess you better take that to the service center as the display is fixed with the upper panel so repairing it by yourself could see you playing with fire with a delicate device. Sounds nasty though
What happens is that theres no Sony official center in my country so I don't know what to do is real ugly really? I think there's just really tight cause I saw a video where they show the battery and so
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I could remove the cover using my nails (and they are not very long...) - no need for a guitar pick...
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Yeah, I already mentioned that it's possible to use your fingernails.. Advantage of a guiter pick is that it can be left sticked in while turning the phone freely if you have to alter your hand's position
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2. Unlock the clips with your fingernails or a guiter pick..
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adam1000rr said:
Thanks for the guide!
Just to be precise, there are only 2 clips on the front. The middle one looks like a guide, it's definitely not a clip
Cheers
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Okay, maybe you're right but also a guide acts like a clip while other clips are clipped
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Hi does anyone know where to get a replacement part for the upper side (which involves both sides of the phone as well) I accidentally dropped it and know one corner is seriously damage PLEASE HELP!!!
Thanks
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Check the links in my first post... There is also this website http://sparepart.dk/en/sony-sony-ericsson-1629/sony-xperia-s-100338/spare-parts-100339/ where you can get nearly everything..
By the way.. Maybe we can attach new colored bottom covers soon when the xperia sl is released.. This model is meant to be a refresh of our XS with some slightly changed hardware specs but the size should be equal.. So next time purple/blue or pink bottom cover?^^
Source: http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/07/13/is-this-the-sony-xperia-sl-xperia-s-refresh/
ps: don't take this too serious the images were reported to be fake
can i remove the cover and put it back again?
mine just make some noise...
Nice one, just put an order in for a replacement, gonna spray it a custom colour
Thank you for this guide. I dropped my phone and the only scratch was on the bottom right corner - it was driving me crazy. I got the part quickly from sparepart.dk even though I'm in California and they ship from Denmark. Phone looks like the day I got it.
Nice to hear that I could help you
tel033 said:
Hi does anyone know where to get a replacement part for the upper side (which involves both sides of the phone as well) I accidentally dropped it and know one corner is seriously damage PLEASE HELP!!!
Thanks
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I dont know where you can get that, but I have included the complete XS repair and replacement guide which I think you may need.
Just got my z2 and noticed a small gap on the speaker Grill the top of the phone? Is this for the phone microphone or LED light? Just want to make sure it's not a defect and water gets in.
Take a look at the pic (if I uploaded it correctly...)
I'm sure it must be for the LED. Its easy to test tho, just turn phone on and email yourself from your computer. :fingers-crossed:
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I'm sure it must be for the LED. Its easy to test tho, just turn phone on and email yourself from your computer. :fingers-crossed:
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The led shows underneath the whole center of the speaker grill. So not sure if that's the reason.
Mine doesn't have that gap. The speaker grille is uniform across the entire speaker hole on mine.
Interesting, I noticed that the LED was being blocked by this "gap" so I got a small paperclip and poked at it. Looks like this might be a rubber gasket. All the tear down photos don't show the screen being removed so can't tell exactly. I'm guessing this might just be cosmetic but until I dip it in water I can't really tell.
What would you guys do? Speaking with the store to try and get a replacement...
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Interesting, I noticed that the LED was being blocked by this "gap" so I got a small paperclip and poked at it. Looks like this might be a rubber gasket. All the tear down photos don't show the screen being removed so can't tell exactly. I'm guessing this might just be cosmetic but until I dip it in water I can't really tell.
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I would be getting a replacement.
darigaaz12 said:
Interesting, I noticed that the LED was being blocked by this "gap" so I got a small paperclip and poked at it. Looks like this might be a rubber gasket. All the tear down photos don't show the screen being removed so can't tell exactly. I'm guessing this might just be cosmetic but until I dip it in water I can't really tell.
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Send it to Sony Center for repairing if you want to keep the water resistant.
It is hard to replace the replacement part by a freshman.
Hello all,
Any of you had any issues with the magnetic charging port on your Z2 coming lose? Mine has. Pulled it off the magnetic charging dock and the port was left of the dock.
Please post a picture
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i dont have any issues with my port. i dont use dock.. but i have the magnetic connector.. the magnetic port is held by a clip in the other side of the metal frame, i think that might have released your port.. thats an easy fix..but u need to disassemble the phone..
this is what came out...
Return the phone at once to where you made your purchase. Insist on either a new phone or a full refund. No brainer.
Let us now how you get on. Good luck and stand your ground!
Ryland
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LOL
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OMG. Even a junkyard magnet won't be able to do that with the phone!
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Haha, this is really awkward. I hope Sony will fix this for you - looks really like a problem on the manufacturing side.
I wonder if the water resistant capability is vulnerable because of this, can you see internals thru holes after the dock?
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OMG. Even a junkyard magnet won't be able to do that with the phone!
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It would, the magnetic port isn't soldered in, those two contact Strips Look like they just plug into something
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The same issue in South Korea.
roninr1c said:
Hello all,
Any of you had any issues with the magnetic charging port on your Z2 coming lose? Mine has. Pulled it off the magnetic charging dock and the port was left of the dock.
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I'm sorry, bad English.
Several cases occurred in the same issue, even in our country.
But the problem is the fault of the customer, according to Sony service center.
Many people are angry, but they do not change attitudes.
Sony's quality control is questionable, but they do not recognize it either.
I hope you look forward to a good result. Please let us know results later!
I tohught i'd found someone that had the charging port always crooked problem this is much different.
that is something to look out for.
Worried now as i use the magnetic port exclusively.
This just happened to me today. I removed my phone from the dock this morning and the port was detached from the phone and was stuck on the dock its already my second phone as the first one had digitizer lines, gaps etc.
I'm on my third device now. Just happened to me on monday but I was using a third party charging cable.
it looks like the port is just glued in with the contacts being pushed into the phone. I would have thought they would have made it with a lip so it could not be pulled out!? or is that to much like common sense lol.
This is hilarious, I can't believe this have happened to the charging port, it looks very sturdy.
i was planning to buy this (it has really good reviews, 5 stars on all the reviews,.... although its only like 9 people that reviewed it)
http://www.amazon.com/Magnector-Per...402475479&sr=8-4&keywords=z2+magnetic+charger
it says that it has twice the Magnetic Power than original Sony Xperia Charging Cable.... that sounds good because i heard the original one is kinda weak and disconnects easy,.... but in the other hand it increases the possibility of making the magnetic port loose,.....
has anyone tried this product yet????
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I'm on my third device now. Just happened to me on monday but I was using a third party charging cable.
it looks like the port is just glued in with the contacts being pushed into the phone. I would have thought they would have made it with a lip so it could not be pulled out!? or is that to much like common sense lol.
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Common sense does not exist in the corporate world. They are mutually exclusive (save for some extenuating circumstances).
So how does this affect waterproofing, is the phone stilled even if the port isn't in?
If it is then I wouldn't mind having to put dab of glue and shove it back in if mine ever came out.
If it's not then it might have been a leakage point for some of the people that ended up with moisture inside after phone is submerged.
I guess I'm going to have look for those tear down photos & see if it shows details of the frame/magnetic port.
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Well this is awkward. My port just came loose after using Sony original magnetic charger. Darn that's annoying, guess I have to return it. Should I relock the Bootloader? It doesn't have anything to do with software..
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I just sent it for repair, not sure if they can fix it or I get a new phone. Hopefully it's not "my fault". I will update when I hear from them.
Please update me, mine did not come out but at the opposite it looks like it's being pushed in, there is a tiny gap showing on the left side as if it's going to fall inside the phone from one side.
Hi all, I got a good deal on a used z3v(came from nexus 6 just wasn't feeling it much) I love this phone but I have a question the person I bought it from had removed the micro SD and USB flap that makes the phone waterproof (hence the reason I got such a good deal ). My question is where do I buy a replacement I see a replacement flap for the normal z3 on ebay, will it fit the z3v? Or with this phone being so similar to the z2 would i need to order one for that one?
Whoa whoa, that's an awfully terrible thing someone would do to this phone. Removing the flaps is like saying "please let me drive my car without tires and see how this will work".
You would have to get Sony to repair your phone for you because the phone is sealed tight, preventing you from physically modifying it of the sorts.
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Whoa whoa, that's an awfully terrible thing someone would do to this phone. Removing the flaps is like saying "please let me drive my car without tires and see how this will work".
You would have to get Sony to repair your phone for you because the phone is sealed tight, preventing you from physically modifying it of the sorts.
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So the replacement z2 or z3 flaps I see on ebay won't work?
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So the replacement z2 or z3 flaps I see on ebay won't work?
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If they are the Z3V Variant then yes those will work. Any other Z2 or Z3 flaps that are not Verizon will not work.
That sucks since even cases for the Verizon variation is hard to find, oh well still a nice phone and I paid next to nothing for it so no worries as even when I had my s5 I never dunked it in water anyways. Thanks for the advice
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That sucks since even cases for the Verizon variation is hard to find, oh well still a nice phone and I paid next to nothing for it so no worries as even when I had my s5 I never dunked it in water anyways. Thanks for the advice
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I would be real careful with it though. Anything intruding into your phone can easily ruin it. It looks to me there's next to no protection for anything to enter without the flap. You should get a case that at least covers the exposed areas somehow.
How is that different from any other phone without protective covers on the USB? Not being a smart ass just asking. I have a otterbox defender but annoyingly it doesn't cover the flap area
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How is that different from any other phone without protective covers on the USB? Not being a smart ass just asking. I have a otterbox defender but annoyingly it doesn't cover the flap area
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If you look through the side where the micro usb port is, you can see the holes to see the internal where the display lights up. I feel as though dust can easily ruin the quality of the display or ruin the camera lens in the phone from taking great quality pictures.
I got one on ebay. Should be here tomorrow. Shipping was slow but it said it's the original part. Sony would not send me one. They offered to fix my phone for a fee if I mailed them the phone (I didn't get that far so I don't know how much). Here's the link.... Maybe they still sell them. Contact the seller, see what they say... http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=131457513807&alt=web
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Well let us know how the installation goes and how the fit of the replacement is
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I got one on ebay. Should be here tomorrow. Shipping was slow but it said it's the original part. Sony would not send me one. They offered to fix my phone for a fee if I mailed them the phone (I didn't get that far so I don't know how much). Here's the link.... Maybe they still sell them. Contact the seller, see what they say... http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=131457513807&alt=web
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Depending on how it goes and how difficult it is, if you want to of course..... make a small guide on how to put on those flaps. That might be helpful for some users in the future. Just throwing out an idea.
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Depending on how it goes and how difficult it is, if you want to of course..... make a small guide on how to put on those flaps. That might be helpful for some users in the future. Just throwing out an idea.
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That's a great suggestion. I don't mind at all and would like to share. From what I can tell in my research, the port is designed like the Z1 and should not be difficult to install.
I just looked at the USPS tracking and my package arrived in Brooklyn NY tonight at 9:58pm. I'm in CT but doubt I'll get delivery tomorrow so it looks like Monday.
I'll be sure to post details. I'm glad to help others. I've sure have been helped more times than I care to admit by others. Besides, I can use some "Thanks" on my profile ?
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I just noticed mine snapped off some time today. Can't find it anywhere. Really hope this works out for you and that there will be more stock...
Stormwing said:
I just noticed mine snapped off some time today. Can't find it anywhere. Really hope this works out for you and that there will be more stock...
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Me too. Hope to get it tomorrow. The USPS tracking hasn't been updated since Friday but it was close. Fingers crossed
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Quick question: anyone know if there's a difference in port cover color between the white and black Z3Vs?
Stormwing said:
Quick question: anyone know if there's a difference in port cover color between the white and black Z3Vs?
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I doubt it. It's just the aluminum strip that's on the outside that show. Inside isn't different at all.
GigaSPX said:
I doubt it. It's just the aluminum strip that's on the outside that show. Inside isn't different at all.
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Actually, upon further inspection, I'm positive there's a difference. I found a couple European sites offering Z3V parts, expressly labeled as Black or Silver. Before anyone gets too excited though, none of them have the USB covers in stock.
Display Doktor/World of Mobiles (looks like the supplier from hexto's link)
Magboss.eu
Stormwing said:
Actually, upon further inspection, I'm positive there's a difference. I found a couple European sites offering Z3V parts, expressly labeled as Black or Silver. Before anyone gets too excited though, none of them have the USB covers in stock.
Display Doktor/World of Mobiles (looks like the supplier from hexto's link)
Magboss.eu
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Seems unlikely that the port cover would be different other than in color. Try chatting with Sony. I did that when I was trying to see if they would sell me the part and they were pretty helpful. I chatted right from my phone using Chrome browser.
My port cover didn't arrive today. So annoying. I'm in CT and the package left Brooklyn, NY at 5:46am on Saturday. It should've been delivered today. Damn 3rd class mail. I feel like I've gotten straight from China packages quicker.
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Yeah, I just mean the exterior color. Still want it to be the most perfect though. The white definitely has a lighter silver trim, while the black has a darker, slate grayish silver.
Black and White comparison video
My port cover arrived and after about a half hour of failed attempts I figured out how to easily install it without damaging it.
Unfortunately, the damn thing won't fit. It looks perfect but it won't stay closed. I have to press it hard so it closes but it pops right back open on it's own. Nothing like the other ports. I've contacted the seller. Hopefully they will make it right.
I did learn how to install it and will post the video tomorrow. For now, here are two pix showing the ill-fitting cover.
Waited 20 days for this crap ?
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