My xperia z2 flaps keep opening by themselves when I take the device out of my pocket does anyone else have the same issue or is it just me I can't understand why they become loose or open themselves I barely open the micro SD one so it couldn't have worn already is it just my z2?
Clean the port and flap
And press against the rubber on the flap
It should sort your issue
RJASSI21 said:
My xperia z2 flaps keep opening by themselves when I take the device out of my pocket does anyone else have the same issue or is it just me I can't understand why they become loose or open themselves I barely open the micro SD one so it couldn't have worn already is it just my z2?
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Envious_Data said:
Clean the port and flap
And press against the rubber on the flap
It should sort your issue
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This does indeed fix the issue, I've had to do it myself many times. I think it's cause of dust/dirt getting trapped. Cotton buds/Q-tips do the trick brilliantly. I actually need to sort my flaps out as it has been happening for me recently.
gamer649 said:
This does indeed fix the issue, I've had to do it myself many times. I think it's cause of dust/dirt getting trapped. Cotton buds/Q-tips do the trick brilliantly. I actually need to sort my flaps out as it has been happening for me recently.
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I'll try that then thanks
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Anyone else having physical problems with their Z2?
As of a few weeks ago, I've started noticing that the top right corner of the back panel of my Z2 popping up slightly (like 2mm to 3mm) several times a day and I would have to press it back down. The cover on the USB/SIM area will also mysteriously be open sometimes when I fish the phone out of my pocket even though it does still feel quite firmly closed once I put the cover back in place.
I went down to my local Sony service centre and they said that they will rectify the issues for me and might replace the "loose" flap too (also told me to avoid water since it's not waterproof with the back like that) - but it would take 7 working days and that I should call their helpline to check if there was any issue for me sending my set in as it has an unlocked BL.
Seems like the original Z had the same problem with the back cover - http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/08/0...ose-back-panels-water-resistance-compromised/ and the loose flaps issue isn't new either (but the rubber seals on mine look perfect).
Flash a stock kernel and relock your bootloader, few people actualy check these days for DRM keys however they do check rarely for your bootloader status
And your physical problems are totaly abnormal so try very hard to get a replacement
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for the flap problem, easy easy fix. Get some silicone grease at your hardware store or wherever. Take a lil and moisturise the flaps' rubber, works like a charm. Seems like the seal just dries out.
hotnikkelz said:
for the flap problem, easy easy fix. Get some silicone grease at your hardware store or wherever. Take a lil and moisturise the flaps' rubber, works like a charm. Seems like the seal just dries out.
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I just tried it and it seems to make the flap come loose more easily. Looking at the flap, it seems to pop open because of insufficient friction between the seals and the socket for the flap...
benengyj said:
I just tried it and it seems to make the flap come loose more easily. Looking at the flap, it seems to pop open because of insufficient friction between the seals and the socket for the flap...
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You didn't cake it on I hope. You're putting a really small amount. Like really small. It worked for me. Sowwy
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OMG what a ****ty phone. I will never buy Sony again. I have only problems with this crap.
hotnikkelz said:
You didn't cake it on I hope. You're putting a really small amount. Like really small. It worked for me. Sowwy
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Is this same as CPU's thermal paste?
hotnikkelz said:
You didn't cake it on I hope. You're putting a really small amount. Like really small. It worked for me. Sowwy
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I just applied this - http://www.wd40specialist.com/products/silicone-lubricant/) - thinly using a q-tip. No worries. Wasn't too expensive and it could be closed again once I cleaned it off. Tried a slightest touch of hair gel (I was desperate...LOL) and that didn't work too well either.
I guess I'll just try to relock the BL and feign ignorance and send it in for "hardware faults" even though the bored sounding helpdesk lady on the phone said that the warranty is voided.
misiakr said:
OMG what a ****ty phone. I will never buy Sony again. I have only problems with this crap.
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Genuinely quite disappointed with the niggling faults that the phone has. Random freezes and self-reboots and WIFI issues on my Z2 and my dad's Z1 is making me lose confidence in Sony to deliver a solid all-round device. It's a really beautiful phone with a wonderful camera but compared to build quality and software stability my previous HTC M7 (converted to a GPE ROM) which was essentially bulletproof and could have months and months of uptime without a reboot...ugh.
benengyj said:
Anyone else having physical problems with their Z2?
The cover on the USB/SIM area will also mysteriously be open sometimes when I fish the phone out of my pocket even though it does still feel quite firmly closed once I put the cover back in place.
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I also have the loose USB flap problem. I've ordered a new one, I hope this will fix the problem.
It seems like sonys new factory has screwed the Z2 lol
My first Z2 brand new the back plate was lose enough for it to fall out and it did a few times also has all the probs mentioned in the op post
This new one is fine ,no reboots, no blackouts,no lags, no crashss bugs no probs
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Envious_Data said:
It seems like sonys new factory has screwed the Z2 lol
My first Z2 brand new the back plate was lose enough for it to fall out and it did a few times also has all the probs mentioned in the op post
This new one is fine ,no reboots, no blackouts,no lags, no crashss bugs no probs
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I think that only the loose USB flap is a very recurrent problem.
nreuge said:
I think that only the loose USB flap is a very recurrent problem.
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It seems like it too because my USB flap isnt neccisarily lose, it seems to sit deeper in the frame, it isnt flush with the rest of the frame or like my SDCard Slot
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For me, the flaps are good, and the back panel on the edges doesn't seem to pop up or to be misaligned with the edge, but on a light press on a few places it feels like the back panel is loose, and you can hear a small "tactile" feedback when pressed.
Should i get it checked or is it just a little hollow on these few places? For me that's the spot a little to the left and bottom of the SONY logo on the back, in height of the volume rocker.
tomaach said:
For me, the flaps are good, and the back panel on the edges doesn't seem to pop up or to be misaligned with the edge, but on a light press on a few places it feels like the back panel is loose, and you can hear a small "tactile" feedback when pressed.
Should i get it checked or is it just a little hollow on these few places? For me that's the spot a little to the left and bottom of the SONY logo on the back, in height of the volume rocker.
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me too... but imho it isn't a problem...
I kinda semi-fixed the loose flaps by cleaning off the accumulated dust around the edges of the seal and the covered area...doesn't seem to fall out as often now.
Envious_Data said:
It seems like it too because my USB flap isnt neccisarily lose, it seems to sit deeper in the frame, it isnt flush with the rest of the frame or like my SDCard Slot
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I've received my new USB flap and the issue is fixed, the new flap is not loose. It was not due to the phone body as I feared but a premature wear of the flap...
Anyway, I don't recommend to open the flap but in exceptional circumstances. Transferring files wireless and charging phone with magnetic port should be the rule and recommended by Sony.
benengyj said:
I kinda semi-fixed the loose flaps by cleaning off the accumulated dust around the edges of the seal and the covered area...doesn't seem to fall out as often now.
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Can you explain why you have not returned your mobile under warranty for repair or replacement?
Ryland
nreuge said:
I've received my new USB flap and the issue is fixed, the new flap is not loose. It was not due to the phone body as I feared but a premature wear of the flap...
Anyway, I don't recommend to open the flap but in exceptional circumstances. Transferring files wireless and charging phone with magnetic port should be the rule and recommended by Sony.
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My flap has been back to normal since cleaning out the dust from around the silicone seal.
Ryland Johnson said:
Can you explain why you have not returned your mobile under warranty for repair or replacement?
Ryland
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To be honest, it's just the hassle of having to wait a week (and having to go back to my HTC M7) or so for them to get it fixed. Plus my set might not be accepted by them as the BL is unlocked (towelroot came too late for me unfortunately )
I do intend to send it in for repairs (also dinged the flap a little, might as well get that swapped out too) some time soon as the loose back is really REALLY bugging me.
My god I have the same problem. Everytime I pull it out of my pocket the flap is out. Damn this phone was perfect . I cleaned soo ****ing well and the USB flap stays in more time but its still poping out.
Hey guys I'm having an issue with my charging flap. Every time I take my phone out of my pocket the charging flap hanging off. It's really becoming a major pain. I obviously wouldn't even dare putting it in water! Anyone have a solution or has anyone else had this issue?
Not very happy about this.
mr mystery said:
Hey guys I'm having an issue with my charging flap. Every time I take my phone out of my pocket the charging flap hanging off. It's really becoming a major pain. I obviously wouldn't even dare putting it in water! Anyone have a solution or has anyone else had this issue?
Not very happy about this.
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i have a simular issue, aparently its caused by dust.. or atleast in my case
some people have purchased a replacement flap and that fixed their problem
Clean flap ring with alcohol and apply little powder. Problem solved.
Envious_Data said:
i have a simular issue, aparently its caused by dust.. or atleast in my case
some people have purchased a replacement flap and that fixed their problem
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Seems rather ridiculous a phone that is "dust and waterproof" is render useless by particles of dust no? IP67? Lol.
hzr34 said:
Clean flap ring with alcohol and apply little powder. Problem solved.
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What do you mean by powder? Baby powder?
mr mystery said:
Seems rather ridiculous a phone that is "dust and waterproof" is render useless by particles of dust no? IP67? Lol.
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ip58 z2 is
5/8 dust
8/9 water
dust yeah its stupid that chunks of dead skin stop a flap from closing, but then again its a sensitive thing, those flaps are sensitive and are easily affected by things
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What do you mean by powder? Baby powder?
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Yes.
Hi, my usb flap opens itself no matter if my Phone is in my pocket or on a surface, just get loose itself.
The thing is: if i buy The flaps for replacement Will still The usb flap getting loose? And being waterproof aswell? Thanks
My question is, did you try cleaning dust under flap?
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mr.loverlover said:
My question is, did you try cleaning dust under flap?
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Yup, i tried that tough. but no sucess with it so far.
Do you think if i buy new flaps will still getting loose?
I found that properly cleaning it
Like even a single dust spec causes problems
after pushing down on the flap for a bit so it sits firmly in place
If not the flaps are easily replaceable and cheap
Envious_Data said:
I found that properly cleaning it
Like even a single dust spec causes problems
after pushing down on the flap for a bit so it sits firmly in place
If not the flaps are easily replaceable and cheap
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i have knowledge about dust in flaps may cause issues. i recently adopted some testing by my own, and its directed to push slighlty and gently the flpas every day, and time lapse i remember to do it. so, my usb flaps isnt opening istlef everytime i really matter the fact that my flaps would open a bit when submerged, that definetly would crack my head LOL.
if my test dont work ill buy brand new flaps, the thing is if it will be tight closed as stock ones when was right out of the box.
Hello, I've been reading issues about microSD/USB flaps becoming loose and opening on their own.
My questions are :
-Does it happen over time, or is it because of the product being factory defected?
Most of the people have noticed this issue a few weeks after buying the phone and that makes me think of the latter.
-Has any of you noticed it becoming loose over time?
-If it does get loose over time however, what precautions can be taken to slow down flap wear? I don't want to lose my phone's 'waterproof' capabilities because of a flap getting loose.
Same here.. My Xperia Z has its flaps loose just because they were used too much now i cant Use the waterproof way because if i wud then the phone would be damaged
DudejaVishwas said:
Same here.. My Xperia Z has its flaps loose just because they were used too much now i cant Use the waterproof way because if i wud then the phone would be damaged
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How long have you had your phone?
I'm not sure what you mean by getting loose but my usb port is sometimes opening itself. This doesn't happens all the time and for example right now they stay well closed. I noticed it happened a lot when I went asking so my guess is that it was due to the cold temperature.
My phone is about 4 months old.
I put my phone several time in water since I have this problem but never had any water damage issue.
I've found my Z2 has only this issue if under the flap is dirty
As precautions you can use the magnetic dock or the magnetic charger (3rd Party). Then the only time you will have to open a flap is to transfer data, this should greatly reduce the wear and tear.
Thanks all and yes I was talking about flaps opening on their own.Guess I'll be getting a magnetic charging dock
Whether it wears down quickly or slowly, dirt still fills in when I charge it over the night, better safe than sorry!
It's not just from wear and tear, my SD-Card slot partly opens daily and I have only ever opened it properly twice in the last 12 months.
on my xperia Z2 none of this issues happens to me...i had xperiaZ and yes it had very bad flaps,microsd flap got teard out but with Z2 series that i own now i cant say that, cuz flaps are amayzing. im using phone for 4-5 months already and flaps are still like brand new, no issues yet. :fingers-crossed:
Tachikoma_kun said:
It's not just from wear and tear, my SD-Card slot partly opens daily and I have only ever opened it properly twice in the last 12 months.
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You should buy a replacement (purchase link in video description) and follow the guide that's below in the video.Flaps are fairly cheap and as seen in the video very easy to replace without voiding guarantee.My only worry was having them open up on their own in an unexpected and unpleasant condition such as dropping it to water.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzXmsgNP2Eg
Thanks, will take a look!
Not too worried about it as just bought a metal bumper that doesn't have flap access, so that should keep them tightly closed for now.
Guys my charger flip cover keep poping up a little bit by it self..any advice ??
tornido067 said:
Guys my charger flip cover keep poping up a little bit by it self..any advice ??
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i had the issues caused by dust, cleaning it out fixed all my issues.
some people said that the rubber was sort of malformed and just presssing against it fixed their issue
you can pop the flaps out and replace them if needed.
Envious_Data said:
i had the issues caused by dust, cleaning it out fixed all my issues.
some people said that the rubber was sort of malformed and just presssing against it fixed their issue
you can pop the flaps out and replace them if needed.
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first thx for ur answer...but sorry i didnt get it how to press against it ?
tornido067 said:
first thx for ur answer...but sorry i didnt get it how to press against it ?
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Push against the rubber on the inside and then put the flap back making sure its sitting flat
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Push against the rubber on the inside and then put the flap back making sure its sitting flat
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WOW! that worked ! thanks a lot mate !