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Well i have to say i really liked this phone its ui is butter smooth and the screen is super nice, however after recieving my second replacement this morning i cant help but feel this phone is plauged with build quality issues. Both phones had yellow tint same degree purple spot is real bad on replacement phone and it seems to have some crazy banding I also found a small transparant circle in the middle of the screen like burn or something.
Going to try a third and prey I get a working one , but im already thinking i should swap to sensation as i dont want to be swapping phones looking for that perfect one, shame becouse for me this phone dumps on sensation however the build quality at samsung really lets things down.
first build was korea finished china 08.11
second build was korea finished china 06.11
Sorry to hear that, I'm so lucky when it comes to Android devices I often forget that people get lemons.
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Sorry to hear that, I'm so lucky when it comes to Android devices I often forget that people get lemons.
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Same with me, just that I'm not so lucky with everything else
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took me a couple to get one i was happy with but now i wouldnt look back for anything great piece of hardware cant put mine down even like 3-4 months after i got my good one
yeh going to be gutted if i have to go to sensation becouse i really like this device , fingers and toes crossed that third is the one
at least much better then HTC
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My story
Hi there,
I bought the SGSII about 4 months ago. It didn't have the yellow tint, but i noticed (after reading a thread here) that the left side of the screen was darker than the right side. So, since i was on the DOA warranty, i decided to get my replacement.
After opening the 2nd device in front of the store's service team, we noticed the same issue. I thought "well ok, i 'll replace that one too." That's when my trouble started. Service team calls the store's manager, he arrives 30 mins later, and we head to his office. He calls samsung's service here in Greece asking if they heard any similar issues from other costumers, then he passes the phone to me. I was told that this issue isn't supposed to exist, and that he (as samsung) had to replace the phone for me a 2nd time.
I walk towards the phone department of the store, and to my surprise the employee there, told me that he didn't want to open his whole stock just for one client, if this issue keeps appearing. So in good faith, i decided to send it to samsung via the store, so they can replace it for me. I was told that this would take 7-8 days.
So, 1 month and 12 days later, after constant calling at samsung to check what happened, the device returned. Their reply till one hour before i receive it was "the phone is still under inspection". Probably an automated response, since there is no possibility that the phone traveled 504 km in 1 hour, and no it didn't arrive by plane. It took 12 days out of 42 just to reach samsung.
The phone arrived in a plastic bag, like the ones you keep food in the fridge. The case was still at the store. As a result, screen had a scratch on it. The best part was their inspection result. "We didn't notice any issues with the screen, but we did a full wipe on your device, just in case".
At this point i started entering rage mode. Not only i had in my hands written diagnosis from the store technicians that can see the issue, also i had a brand new scratch on my screen. The store's manager went defensive, and stated that if samsung's official response was that there is no issue, then there isn't one. No comment on that. (Note: i refused to sign the document that mentioned i received the device back from service)
At this point the store technicians kicked in. If it wasn't for those guys, i 'd still have a faulty device on my hands. After a whole day of making calls to samsung, the techs tried to explain to them that you don't have to be a technician to see a faulty screen. Yet all the replies they got where in the lines of "There is no issue, all SGS II are like that, its the screen's technology, and they shouldn't replace any of the phones" Exactly the opposite of what i was told.
So i decided to take one last action, to see if i could get my money back. I wrote a long email to the store's costumer support, explaining the above. As a result, i didn't get my money back, but i managed to replace the phone with anything else i wanted in that price. So with my 599 euro store credit, i got myself a Nvidia gtx580 and 8gigs of ram for my PC. Happy days.
Bassarnis said:
Hi there,
I bought the SGSII about 4 months ago. It didn't have the yellow tint, but i noticed (after reading a thread here) that the left side of the screen was darker than the right side. So, since i was on the DOA warranty, i decided to get my replacement.
After opening the 2nd device in front of the store's service team, we noticed the same issue. I thought "well ok, i 'll replace that one too." That's when my trouble started. Service team calls the store's manager, he arrives 30 mins later, and we head to his office. He calls samsung's service here in Greece asking if they heard any similar issues from other costumers, then he passes the phone to me. I was told that this issue isn't supposed to exist, and that he (as samsung) had to replace the phone for me a 2nd time.
I walk towards the phone department of the store, and to my surprise the employee there, told me that he didn't want to open his whole stock just for one client, if this issue keeps appearing. So in good faith, i decided to send it to samsung via the store, so they can replace it for me. I was told that this would take 7-8 days.
So, 1 month and 12 days later, after constant calling at samsung to check what happened, the device returned. Their reply till one hour before i receive it was "the phone is still under inspection". Probably an automated response, since there is no possibility that the phone traveled 504 km in 1 hour, and no it didn't arrive by plane. It took 12 days out of 42 just to reach samsung.
The phone arrived in a plastic bag, like the ones you keep food in the fridge. The case was still at the store. As a result, screen had a scratch on it. The best part was their inspection result. "We didn't notice any issues with the screen, but we did a full wipe on your device, just in case".
At this point i started entering rage mode. Not only i had in my hands written diagnosis from the store technicians that can see the issue, also i had a brand new scratch on my screen. The store's manager went defensive, and stated that if samsung's official response was that there is no issue, then there isn't one. No comment on that. (Note: i refused to sign the document that mentioned i received the device back from service)
At this point the store technicians kicked in. If it wasn't for those guys, i 'd still have a faulty device on my hands. After a whole day of making calls to samsung, the techs tried to explain to them that you don't have to be a technician to see a faulty screen. Yet all the replies they got where in the lines of "There is no issue, all SGS II are like that, its the screen's technology, and they shouldn't replace any of the phones" Exactly the opposite of what i was told.
So i decided to take one last action, to see if i could get my money back. I wrote a long email to the store's costumer support, explaining the above. As a result, i didn't get my money back, but i managed to replace the phone with anything else i wanted in that price. So with my 599 euro store credit, i got myself a Nvidia gtx580 and 8gigs of ram for my PC. Happy days.
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Feel your pain there fella and wouldent wish that bad experiance for anyone, the fact you got a gtx580 and 8 gigs of ram kinda puts the price of the phone in perspective and why we shouldent be content with these faults.
well third phone arrived today still got yellow tint , also has transparent lines that run down screen and if you use screen side on there is also some weird banding taking place , this has purple spot as well.
Totally gutted with samsung 3 phones now all with same kind of faults marks on screen yellow tint and purple spot. I said i wouldent but will trying one more exchange tomorrow then giving up on this phone.
Shame samsungs build quality is so bad :/
i had a very similar spot (to your 2nd sgs2). it was even bigger (1-2cm) and it had a very low mic volume.
so i returned it.
my 2nd sgs2 has still a bit low mic volume but its acceptable and the screen is just fine.
at first i thought i can see a battery through the screen but then it seemed more to be a dried up drop or something to me.
Since we are talking about build quality can i ask your opinion on the home button. Mine feels as if its craking when being depressed.
Is this normal?
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Well, I think I'm very lucky, because I've bought my phone on eBay (no warranty) in the first month that it was launched (probably one of the first batches), and I have no issues at all. I'm extremely pleased with my device in all its aspects. Nevertheless, if I had experienced such issues (specially the customer service in Greece) I would be very disappointed also.
Likewise first batch no problems .
jje
No problem with mine. Although maybe on a very white image or screen the very left of my screen might be very very very slightly tiny bit darker. Could be me seeing things. Only started looking after reading threads like this though.
Doesn't bother me if it is because I can't really notice it.
My s2 was warped (crooked) right out of the box, low headset volume (even maxed via secret code) low mic volume and poor wifi.
I sent it in through bell for warranty and am still waiting to get it back. If my issues are not fixed I am selling it and never buying Samsung again. My sample should have never left the factory in that condition. At this price point, it's unacceptable.
Only problem with mine is a dead pixel and some overheating when playing heavy games. Its so amazing otherwise though
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Got mine under the authorized dealer last month.
I have an issue with the speaker (Near my ear). When I max up the volume I hear a little cracking noise like what you hear when there is a small hole in the speaker.
It is not easy to notice but it bothered me.
And to no surprise, I take it to the service center , the did I firmware upgrade and told me there its nothing wrong with the speaker.
I took the phone and waiting till it worsens so it can be notable by the semi deaf technician.
love the phone and there is no alternative :-(
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Got mine under the authorized dealer last month.
I have an issue with the speaker (Near my ear). When I max up the volume I hear a little cracking noise like what you hear when there is a small hole in the speaker.
It is not easy to notice but it bothered me.
And to no surprise, I take it to the service center , the did I firmware upgrade and told me there its nothing wrong with the speaker.
I took the phone and waiting till it worsens so it can be notable by the semi deaf technician.
love the phone and there is no alternative :-(
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alarming amount of a complains for this phone.
i havent heard of any other phone having even 1\10th of the problems seen on this single hand set.
its is easily one of the most defective phones of 2011
not a recommended buy
Wow so many issues. I never imagined. Well my device was perfect from the start. Without a doubt the best phone I have ever had. It drives circles around my retired iPhone 4. Which to be honest I'm on my 4th iPhone 4. The first had a defective battery. The second the screen died on me. The third had a faulty home button after about 3 months. So now I am on number 4. Every time I got a new device, not refurbed.
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Since we are talking about build quality can i ask your opinion on the home button. Mine feels as if its craking when being depressed.
Is this normal?
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dont think so , never had any problems with home button on any of the devices ive recieved.
Well i recieved 4th samsung phone today got a small hair line scratch on bevel that runs around screen , transparent lines that run down screen and noticable with darker backgrounds. Hardly any yellow tint to be fair but pink spot in camera still there.
Giving up now on owning this phone, shame samsungs build quality is so bad becouse i really do like this device and how it performs in other aspects such as browsing games and system ui.
all 4 phones manufactured korea finished china
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07/11
06/11
06/11
I hadn't even heard of this problem and didn't notice it until a couple hours after I had been playing with the device while I was searching in frustration how to get the drivers to root on Windows 8.
Good thing I never figured it out before I noticed the left side of the glass was sticking up just a tiny bit on my brand new Nexus 7. It's still stock If I want to return it. I can push down and hold the middle part of the left side of the screen for a few seconds and it seems to stay down for a few minutes but eventually keeps popping back up just slightly. I've searched and seen videos on youtube where some go to extreme measures of pulling the device apart and tightening screws or clamping it together for hours while leaving it playing HD movies until the battery dies and other methods way beyond those.
Do I I just try and put this flaw out of my mind and be grateful I didn't get a device like some other threads I've found (dead pixels, dead touch zones, brightness issues, etc.) or do I complain to Google ASAP and ask for a replacement while it's still new?
Will they send me out a new device first and then make me ship this unit back or vice versa?
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I hadn't even heard of this problem and didn't notice it until a couple hours after I had been playing with the device while I was searching in frustration how to get the drivers to root on Windows 8.
Good thing I never figured it out before I noticed the left side of the glass was sticking up just a tiny bit on my brand new Nexus 7. It's still stock If I want to return it. I can push down and hold the middle part of the left side of the screen for a few seconds and it seems to stay down for a few minutes but eventually keeps popping back up just slightly. I've searched and seen videos on youtube where some go to extreme measures of pulling the device apart and tightening screws or clamping it together for hours while leaving it playing HD movies until the battery dies and other methods way beyond those.
Do I I just try and put this flaw out of my mind and be grateful I didn't get a device like some other threads I've found (dead pixels, dead touch zones, brightness issues, etc.) or do I complain to Google ASAP and ask for a replacement while it's still new?
Will they send me out a new device first and then make me ship this unit back or vice versa?
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I have the exact same problem, the left side is coming out a tiny bit. when using it i cant notice it, but when i look from the side i can notice it, but its only a tiny bit. im keeping mine, i have no problems whatsoever with mine (apart from that)
I notice it all the time now that I'm aware of it. After playing with the tablet all night, it's like a tick now to check if the left side is staying down or not.
I realize this is a budget device and form factor may not have been a priority but, after choosing the 16gb version, taxes and shipping, I spent over $280 on the Nexus 7. It's not a $199 tablet.
I want to try another one but maybe only if Google Play's return policy is on the same level as Amazon where they would 2nd day air you a duplicate product with a return label. So you would have a new device before you give up the old one and wait for who knows how long for it to be serviced and returned... not to mention if you are on the hook for return shipping costs.
Send it back and hope you get one from the new batch.
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Send it back and hope you get one from the new batch.
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Ordering just a week ago I would have thought I got the latest batch. In my googling though it looks like there is a newer version than what UPS dropped off at my door on 2012-08-31.I believe the relevant info is the SSN on my box an it is C70*
If I had bought this at a brick and morder, I would take it back and exchange it today. Since I didn't and I'm at the mercy of Google and the 3rd party call centers they've hired to handle this kind of think, I'm not sure what I should do.
LaTropa64 said:
I want to try another one but maybe only if Google Play's return policy is on the same level as Amazon where they would 2nd day air you a duplicate product with a return label. So you would have a new device before you give up the old one and wait for who knows how long for it to be serviced and returned... not to mention if you are on the hook for return shipping costs.
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They email you the return label and RMA form to print out and let you order a free replacement (actually they place a $250 preauth charge on your card that should disappear after a few days)
You get 21 days to send back the defective unit, but the new one should arrive before then.
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C80 has the same issue, took a C70 back yesterday pick up a new one today C80 & straight out of the box its there. I did read that by asking the back off and nipping up the screws on the LH side sorts the issue although I'm yet to try that fix.
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LaTropa64 said:
I hadn't even heard of this problem and didn't notice it until a couple hours after I had been playing with the device while I was searching in frustration how to get the drivers to root on Windows 8.
Good thing I never figured it out before I noticed the left side of the glass was sticking up just a tiny bit on my brand new Nexus 7. It's still stock If I want to return it. I can push down and hold the middle part of the left side of the screen for a few seconds and it seems to stay down for a few minutes but eventually keeps popping back up just slightly. I've searched and seen videos on youtube where some go to extreme measures of pulling the device apart and tightening screws or clamping it together for hours while leaving it playing HD movies until the battery dies and other methods way beyond those.
Do I I just try and put this flaw out of my mind and be grateful I didn't get a device like some other threads I've found (dead pixels, dead touch zones, brightness issues, etc.) or do I complain to Google ASAP and ask for a replacement while it's still new?
Will they send me out a new device first and then make me ship this unit back or vice versa?
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Pop the back off, loosen the screws on the left side then hold the edge tight while you tighten the screws and it should take care of the separation.
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C80 has the same issue, took a C70 back yesterday pick up a new one today C80 & straight out of the box its there. I did read that by asking the back off and nipping up the screws on the LH side sorts the issue although I'm yet to try that fix.
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I also ended up with a C8 with lift on the left side, new batch doesn't resolve the issue at all, still luck of the draw whether you will get one that has issues or not.
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Pop the back off, loosen the screws on the left side then hold the edge tight while you tighten the screws and it should take care of the separation.
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This might work but doesn't help everybody, mine was lifting again after a little bit.
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This might work but doesn't help everybody, mine was lifting again after a little bit.
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It isn't to fix screen lift, it's to fix the separation between the bezel and the edge of the screen.
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It isn't to fix screen lift, it's to fix the separation between the bezel and the edge of the screen.
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Seperation/ screen lift, is the same thing. Look at the link I posted, you can see my bezel and edge of the screen separating. If it worked for you, thats awesome like I said it worked on one of mine for a little before seperating again. It isn't a permanent fix for everyone
I hate hearing that "this is a budget device so it's just something you have to deal with." We paid $200-250 for a tablet. Not $200-250 for a tablet with the left side of the screen popping up above the bezel. The lower price point doesn't disqualify us from from returning one unit to get one that isn't defective. You are well within your rights to do so if it bothers you.
Send it back and get a replacement
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I hate hearing that "this is a budget device so it's just something you have to deal with." We paid $200-250 for a tablet. Not $200-250 for a tablet with the left side of the screen popping up above the bezel. The lower price point doesn't disqualify us from from returning one unit to get one that isn't defective. You are well within your rights to do so if it bothers you.
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Quoted for the absolute truth. :good::good::good::good::good::good:
Wow isn't this like the one thousand thread about screen separation?
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I have the same problem. C80...
BUT:
I really don't think that thigthening those screws or adding the missing ones is a good choice here.
If you consider that Asus leaves those screws out of the device on purpose than there can only be one reason:
To me it looks like the display is to big for the frame it might just be 0.1mm or less.
Leaving the screws out will then avoid to add pressure on the display due to pushing it into the too small frame.
That could be the reason that not every device in a batch is bad. They just have a couple of bad positions at molding where they get too tiny frames, the others are OK.
...my 2 cents...
I will keep sending mine back until I get one without missing screws.
Edit: or the two outer screws are too close together. This would even make more sense.
I have exactly the same problem with my Nexus 7. It's an C80. Otherwise the tablet just works perfect.
Is it possible that the screen can break in the future because of that separation? Had someone recognized that the gap got bigger at the C80?
Thanks for your answers.
I'd say if you don't push it down/flex the glass you will be fine.
Yes it is and it is ot covered by the warranty if the screen cracks. Ask for replacement
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Just got a new one ordered. Screen issue and the WiFi is messed up. Not sure if I messed it up but the wife's n7 gets way more signal. I got a c60 from Ireland.
Hello guys,
I just went over my 14 day RMA period a few days ago.
However right now I want to exchange my device using the 1 year warranty primarily because the rattle has gotten worse. If I put my phone up to my ear or move it down the person sitting next to me can hear the rattle.
Secondly I put my phone in my jean pocket and one of the metal jean buttons put a deep scratch on it you can see that sucker a mile away! So much for gorilla glass!
Anyway my question is I have rev 11 which it looks like lg didn't mitigate the rattle or the mic static noise issue. Should I do the warranty now or wait till rev 12 is out? Also would they simply take my phone apart fix whatever is needed and send it back, meaning my pacific ocean trench deep scratch will stay? Or will they give me another device (note I'm over 14 day exchange period)? Also anyone have any idea when these flaws will be fixed?
Thanks
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Hello guys,
I just went over my 14 day RMA period a few days ago.
However right now I want to exchange my device using the 1 year warranty primarily because the rattle has gotten worse. If I put my phone up to my ear or move it down the person sitting next to me can hear the rattle.
Secondly I put my phone in my jean pocket and one of the metal jean buttons put a deep scratch on it you can see that sucker a mile away! So much for gorilla glass!
Anyway my question is I have rev 11 which it looks like lg didn't mitigate the rattle or the mic static noise issue. Should I do the warranty now or wait till rev 12 is out? Also would they simply take my phone apart fix whatever is needed and send it back, meaning my pacific ocean trench deep scratch will stay? Or will they give me another device (note I'm over 14 day exchange period)? Also anyone have any idea when these flaws will be fixed?
Thanks
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Revision versions are largely meaningless, and users bickering over something as trivial as that is pretty pointless as well. LG will almost definitely not give you a new phone as it is functioning as intended. They will certainly not fix a scratched screen as it was your fault not theirs. If anything, they might get rid of the rattle and send it back to you as it is.
There are metal buttons in the inside of your pocket? Sounds like another weak excuse to me.
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The 14 day window is a return window, not RMA. You can RMA and exchange just about anytime for warranty purposes. The rattle might be a warranty issue but the scratch will not be. I think however they'd just ship you another device while fixing your broken one which someone will then get later (after they replace the scratch also however).
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There are metal buttons in the inside of your pocket? Sounds like another weak excuse to me.
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Really, have you seen the RMA thread? People are doing exchanges even for the slightest problems. Hell I have screen bleed, yellow screen, data drops in stock rom and 4 hours of battery life and I'm not complaining nor did I send my phone back 6 times for such purposes. I'm not making excuses for those because all of them can be fixed using kernels, application combinations or software updates (except the screen bleed which doesn't bother me at all)
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I called for an RMA around a month after having my device. I had noticed pretty substantial light bleed although I was willing to let it slide. Then I got a big scratch on the back like you, and decided to call them and take issue with the light bleed. They ship you a replacement whilst putting a hold for the cost on your credit card. Once you receive the replacement you are to ship your old phone back.
I'm hoping they don't try and charge me for the scratch although some other thread on here said they expect general wear and tear such as minor dings and scratches. If the way in which they handled everything else with this launch is any indication then I doubt they will give me any trouble for this. They probably won't even be able to tell that it was mine when they receive it lol.
Anyways I'm still waiting on the RMA to ship out but I am expecting things to go smoothly. I've ordered a screen protector for the reverse side. Can't mess up that delicious oleographic coating on the front with a screen but the back scratches more easily, plus the added friction from a rubber screen will stop it from sliding all over the place.
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I called for an RMA around a month after having my device. I had noticed pretty substantial light bleed although I was willing to let it slide. Then I got a big scratch on the back like you, and decided to call them and take issue with the light bleed. They ship you a replacement whilst putting a hold for the cost on your credit card. Once you receive the replacement you are to ship your old phone back.
I'm hoping they don't try and charge me for the scratch although some other thread on here said they expect general wear and tear such as minor dings and scratches. If the way in which they handled everything else with this launch is any indication then I doubt they will give me any trouble for this. They probably won't even be able to tell that it was mine when they receive it lol.
Anyways I'm still waiting on the RMA to ship out but I am expecting things to go smoothly. I've ordered a screen protector for the reverse side. Can't mess up that delicious oleographic coating on the front with a screen but the back scratches more easily, plus the added friction from a rubber screen will stop it from sliding all over the place.
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Yep Im actually ordering my RMA tonight they sent me a link. Hopefully the new one doesn't have the rattle and static. Again it was LG's fault they made a phone with improper shielding and loose parts, so they can't deny anything. To all those bashing me I hope you understand this isn't because of a minor scratch- sure who wouldn't love a new phone. However the issues that my phone already had really pushed me towards getting a replacement. Sure I would love my scratch to be gone, but having a phone with out broken parts and a bad mic would be better. Please do not reply to this thread if you are gonna bash me. Thanks. Also to those that gave me good info. I appreciate it!
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How do you identify the hardware revision? I RMA'd one where the buzzing was horrible, and hoping I get a rev 12. Not sure what rev this one is either.
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How do you identify the hardware revision? I RMA'd one where the buzzing was horrible, and hoping I get a rev 12. Not sure what rev this one is either.
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go into bootloader mode. google on how to get there.
it says what rev it is.
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How do you identify the hardware revision? I RMA'd one where the buzzing was horrible, and hoping I get a rev 12. Not sure what rev this one is either.
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Volume up+ power button and you should be able to see the rev. Rev_12 is non existent rev_11 is the latest you will get.
Anyways my second RMA is near perfect.
No mic static
Rattling is minimal
And the screen is great, yellowing went away I do have a nominal binned CPU but it really doesn't phase me since I do not tweak voltage settings anyway.
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Thanks guys. Appears I have rev 11. It was volume down + power button by the way. My new RMA replacement should be in next week, hopefully it has fixed the speaker popping/static. That's about the only issue I have, btu drives me nuts when I'm using it as a phone.
Who here has sent in their phone to LG or have had to exchange their phone due to build quality issues? I am expecting mine back from LG soon. I had GPS issues, charging port issues, and the paint finish was bubbling along the bottom module.
So, here are a few things I feel are important things to look at when receiving your device. If you have sent in your phone and received it already could you share some info based off these questions?
What differences do you notice build quality wise?
Any HW differences?
How does the phone's battery life differ from before?
Did they repair the specific issue or does the device appear to have been replaced entirely?
Turn around time?
Some manufacturers have specific markers on serial numbers that indicate when they were manufactured which makes it pretty easy to figure out when it was made. I am gonna compare mine and see if I can find a difference, if there is something like that could you provide the small info needed to figure it out?
Here is what my device looks like after receiving it back from LG. Luckily(unlucky) they didn't actually fix the original issues I had and sent it back. I don't have a picture of the yellowing LCD yet. The reflective finish kind of makes the bubbling hard to see, but in person its pretty noticable.
I just replaced my G5 through AT&T, and it seems to be fine so far. My old G5 had camera issues after the last software update, it also had some screen burn in already. The "new" G5 seems to have similar battery life, and it took the update with no issues. I didn't have build issues with the old G5 and the new one seems even better built. I am.satisfied so far.
I had to send mine off for repair as the OIS was broken.
They decided to replace it as it was going to take longer than 7 days to fix it.. Funny thing is it took them more than 7 days to get a new one to me as they had no stock! I gave it to O2 on Monday 5th September, I just got the replacement this afternoon.
What differences do you notice build quality wise?
Better. The chin fits better on this replacement.
Any HW differences?
Not that I have noticed
How does the phone's battery life differ from before?
Not had it long enough to say
Did they repair the specific issue or does the device appear to have been replaced entirely?
Replaced
Turn around time?
9 Days
Some manufacturers have specific markers on serial numbers that indicate when they were manufactured which makes it pretty easy to figure out when it was made. I am gonna compare mine and see if I can find a difference, if there is something like that could you provide the small info needed to figure it out?
I cant find any numbers or marks that indicate manufacture date. Maybe Its in software?
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Mine, purchased at bestbuy, att, (2 months old) wifi and bluetooth stopped working. sent in to LG. came back with work order stating "gps test fail" Solution "update software"
Same phone came back with couple nicks in same places as before. i thought maybe they would send a new one or fix the parts chipped, but nooooooo. Thanks for NOTHING.
SOLD THE PHONE after i made sure it worked correctly.
Went with wife to att and got a new G5 for free when i finally talked her onto switching off samsungs boat
So far new phones are great. ill report back if this changes
My g5 had gps issues, sent it to LG for warranty repair. The phone returned scratched and couldnt detect sim card. I returned it to repair, they replaced screen because light leak, the back cover, and fixed the sim tray... LG in israel has a policy of not giving new devices , only do warranty repairs. At least its been 2 month and everything ok.
I have olso to mention that in israel LG has repair service that the repair guy will come to your house to fix your phone for free..
I just received my phone. They did not fix the issues I had sent it in for.
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Sim tray ejection hole looks like they just shoved a big paper clip in there and damaged the hole, and my battery eject button now feels funny. The LCD is yellowing along the top right as well... This is seriously ****ty. I will upload pictures soon.
Pics are up. So disappointed with LG right now.
You sent your phone in service via courier service? Have you tried to take your "repaired" phone in an LG service center and try to have it replaced? I have never sent my previous phones in service with a courier so i have no experience with this situation but those few times I took my phone to service center for a repair, after it was fixed, i carefully check it for bad handling before taking it back. Was there no way you could refuse the "repaired" device on the "bad handling" reason?
Here in the US LG requires cell phone warranty repairs to be shipped in. We can't open packages to check if the decice is okay or not either because we have to accept them first. Don't get me started on calling in customer support... Luckily they have a web portal to generate ship in warranty requests and they give you a label.
The G5 is back in LG's hands for a second time. Hopefully they right the wrongs here...
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The G5 is back in LG's hands for a second time. Hopefully they right the wrongs here...
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Hopefully,semms like you've been through hell with it.
Surprise surprise it came back with the same issues. I've attached a more recent shot of the bubbling. My phone now has minor scuff marks on the back of the frame too. Sim tray hole looks like trash. The LCD does not yellow anymore, but the physical issues remain.
Edit: I am just going to buy the rear frame. I am wasting too much time with this crap. One thing is for certain, I can never count on LG having good build quality ever again.
Looks like my G5 is debloated. That's the one good thing I got out of this ordeal lol.
Edit: Build version screenshot uploaded. It also does not boot with the sprint logo. It looks and runs like an unlocked device. Once I get the new housing I guess this will be fine. GPS seems to be fixed, LCD looks normal.
EDIT2: The bloatware loads upon activation... GREAT. lol
Anybody got a trouble with the speaker mine start to glitch at ihigh level this morning. My g5 is 2 month old...
Polaf69 said:
Anybody got a trouble with the speaker mine start to glitch at ihigh level this morning. My g5 is 2 month old...
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Waranty or remove the cloth cover inside the chin
Had my phone sent 4 times to LG to fix because burning screen, after 4 times I got my phone e with same problem bad signal reception and my screen keep shadowing ... I just gave up and they didn't don't replace the device me... I'm trying check with them for the last time. If they didn't fix it then this is my last LG phone. By the way I used to have LG G3 and had the black screen issue too
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Waranty or remove the cloth cover inside the chin
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Do you have a picture of what cloth cover do you remove i dont see what you talking about
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Do you have a picture of what cloth cover do you remove i dont see what you talking about
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I dont i didnt take one when i did mine. Its down on the 3 holes on the chin where the speaker is. Its a protective cover
TheMadScientist420 said:
I dont i didnt take one when i did mine. Its down on the 3 holes on the chin where the speaker is. Its a protective cover
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You remove that by the hole or?
Hey xda,
I received my device yesterday finally.
After all those good and also bad reviews I was still happy to get my OP5. Right now I'm astonished by the performance of this device. The camera is fine I don't see a point in arguing it's bad. It's not.
I use my 5 for 24hrs now and I didn't need to start my computer once because I needed more power or anything. I love it. However I still have a few concerns, which I haven't seen being mentioned anywhere here yet.
First, my volume key is rattling, it's not tight. I can slightly move it with my finger (about 0.3mm). It's not a huge problem but my 3 year old HTC m8 never had this problem, even though I dropped it a hundred times and also having very similar body and keys.
Second the aluminum/metal frame around the cameralens and the glas is already loosing its color. I mean I put this phone in my pocket twice. There's has never been huge force on this part yet. The most of the time I just leave it at home on a table on a microfiber cloth and still the color is already flaking of.
Do you have similar/the same problems? I think about contacting the support.
Thank you in advance.
Here is a picture of what I'm talking about.
Yeah, that seems like a warranty issue to me. I'd be contacting OP about it.
Or just scrape off the rest of the black paint on the camera housing - free and cheap chrome bling!
If that is genuinely just in your pocket with nothing else touching the device (e.g. keys/coins) then definitely a warranty issue, could it be the stud/rivet on a pair of jeans as you slide it in/out? My volume button has no perceptible play in it.
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Yeah, that seems like a warranty issue to me. I'd be contacting OP about it.
Or just scrape off the rest of the black paint on the camera housing - free and cheap chrome bling!
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Yeah I would have done this if my device was a year old or even a half and this happens, but not after 24hrs. I rather contact the support.
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If that is genuinely just in your pocket with nothing else touching the device (e.g. keys/coins) then definitely a warranty issue, could it be the stud/rivet on a pair of jeans as you slide it in/out? My volume button has no perceptible play in it.
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Thank you for your reply. I think I will return it then, if this was a problem to everyone I would have just lived with it.
Do you mean the dent on the upper part of the camera frame, in the middle? I think that's intentional for whatever reason.
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Do you mean the dent on the upper part of the camera frame, in the middle? I think that's intentional for whatever reason.
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That's the NFC antenna
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Good to know, just knew it was intentional.
// Second the aluminum/metal frame around the cameralens and the glas is already loosing its color. //
I had this out of the box .. not sure what to do since i have a feeling this will happen over time regardless.
Mine arrived with scratches on the camera bezel. Most noticeable is on the top of the bezel, in the middle, where there is an indentation for the NFC Antenna. It seems this is very common based on thread on OnePlus's own forums.
I first opened this thread, and an admin closed is saying it is normal - this is unacceptable:
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/solved-oneplus-5-came-scratched-what-to-do.554823/
I then opened this thread, which allowed for proper discussion:
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...the-scratches-my-new-op5-arrived-with.555362/
And then someone linked to this thread, where others have the same issue:
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/etched-line-on-top-edge-of-rear-camera-glass.553906/
My phone also came with scratches on the right side of the camera bezel.
OnePlus has opened an RMA ticket for replacement - I have to send it to Acer to inspect to determine if it is worth of a replacement.
Here is the kicker... I have to pay for the shipping! I should not be out of pocket for a manufacturing defect. I need to call in and see what they are willing to do.
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That's the NFC antenna
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I believe you but if you don't mind can you post some link etc. which confirmed it's NFC antenna ¿
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PuvMan said:
Mine arrived with scratches on the camera bezel. Most noticeable is on the top of the bezel, in the middle, where there is an indentation for the NFC Antenna. It seems this is very common based on thread on OnePlus's own forums.
I first opened this thread, and an admin closed is saying it is normal - this is unacceptable:
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/solved-oneplus-5-came-scratched-what-to-do.554823/
I then opened this thread, which allowed for proper discussion:
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...the-scratches-my-new-op5-arrived-with.555362/
And then someone linked to this thread, where others have the same issue:
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/etched-line-on-top-edge-of-rear-camera-glass.553906/
My phone also came with scratches on the right side of the camera bezel.
OnePlus has opened an RMA ticket for replacement - I have to send it to Acer to inspect to determine if it is worth of a replacement.
Here is the kicker... I have to pay for the shipping! I should not be out of pocket for a manufacturing defect. I need to call in and see what they are willing to do.
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Thanks for your reply, didn't see it earlier. Here in Europe you don't have to pay for your warranty in the first 2 weeks after buying at all, it's a law. Sucks you have to pay. However I contacted the support and got a return ticket for a repair. But after hearing that the jelly screen is 'normal' and won't be fixed (can't be), I canceled my repair ticket and went for a return ticket. I'm really pissed - I paid 570 Euros for a cheaply build Device. I mean it's fast and camera is great, sure. But the build quality is really underwhelming.
And after thinking about all this for a bit I'm pretty sure my device was broken even before I got it, I probably just didn't noticed it when I unboxed it.