[Q] Slight warping on back? - Moto X Q&A

Has anybody else experience any slight warping or denting on the back of the phone? My fiancé has an X and is careful with it and it also has a case. I was messing with the phone and removed the case the other day and noticed that there seemed to be slight warping on the back. My Razr M has a similar warping on it. Not sure if it's the battery heat or what. It's minor but I was just curious. I'll be upgrading to the X shortly.
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I don't know about the M, but the X has a slightly curved back - it's not supposed to be flat - and an indent under the "M"
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pkomarnicki said:
I don't know about the M, but the X has a slightly curved back - it's not supposed to be flat - and an indent under the "M"
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And what about that flat, slippery glass part on the front? Is that normal too? The form design of the device is obviously not what I'm referring to.
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Jersey846 said:
And what about that flat, slippery glass part on the front? Is that normal too? The form design of the device is obviously not what I'm referring to.
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Not me, I've owned 2 and mine never got too hot. even during voice calls, video calls or video viewing. Also I would've said the same as the above user. Being that xda is open to anyone and everyone, you should never assume people KNOW things.
Anyway, better warranty that badboy fast.

drago10029 said:
Not me, I've owned 2 and mine never got too hot. even during voice calls, video calls or video viewing. Also I would've said the same as the above user. Being that xda is open to anyone and everyone, you should never assume people KNOW things.
Anyway, better warranty that badboy fast.
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I couldn't quite tell if he was being sarcastic, which is why I shot him a "Thanks". She is still under warranty since she only got it a little over a month ago so I'll shoot her the feedback I get here. I've attached two pictures. The original and then an edited photo highlighting the area in question. It's very slight and hard to see, but if I move my fingers over the upper left area on the back I can feel what I can only describe as a dent or slight warping. The right side in the same area feels smooth to the touch. There seems to be a speaker on the right side. Not sure if the two sides are slightly different because of this or not.
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Jersey846 said:
I couldn't quite tell if he was being sarcastic, which is why I shot him a "Thanks". She is still under warranty since she only got it a little over a month ago so I'll shoot her the feedback I get here. I will try seeing if I can get a decent picture of it. It's very slight. Hard to see, but if I move my fingers over the upper left area on the back I can feel what I can only describe as a dent or slight warping.
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Hmmm, does the bump cause anything to malfunction? My thought is if it's not outright noticeable to you a warranty center could possibly overlook it. My fear here is that you send it back and they tell you they didn't notice anything. Anyway, I think you got what you needed.
I hope she gets her phone fixed!

drago10029 said:
Hmmm, does the bump cause anything to malfunction? My thought is if it's not outright noticeable to you a warranty center could possibly overlook it. My fear here is that you send it back and they tell you they didn't notice anything. Anyway, I think you got what you needed.
I hope she gets her phone fixed!
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Yeah she's experiencing absolutely no malfunction. She's loving the device. I've known I wanted an X the moment it was released so hopefully I can grab mine in the near future. I have no doubt that it would be highly possible for them to not notice anything if she sent it back. It's just my nitpicking and curiosity that let me to post the question here.

Jersey846 said:
Yeah she's experiencing absolutely no malfunction. She's loving the device. I've known I wanted an X the moment it was released so hopefully I can grab mine in the near future. I have no doubt that it would be highly possible for them to not notice anything if she sent it back. It's just my nitpicking and curiosity that let me to post the question here.
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yeah, I don't see anything lol. hopefully moto notices.

Jersey846 said:
I couldn't quite tell if he was being sarcastic, which is why I shot him a "Thanks". She is still under warranty since she only got it a little over a month ago so I'll shoot her the feedback I get here. I've attached two pictures. The original and then an edited photo highlighting the area in question. It's very slight and hard to see, but if I move my fingers over the upper left area on the back I can feel what I can only describe as a dent or slight warping. The right side in the same area feels smooth to the touch. There seems to be a speaker on the right side. Not sure if the two sides are slightly different because of this or not.
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I wasn't being sarcastic, just eliminating the obvious first. Like the other guy said, never assume someone knows something.
I haven't seen that on an X before, but my experience with battery warping has been closer to the center of the device/battery rather than on one side or a corner. Not sure what would cause that, but I'm not terribly familiar with what's located where under the back this phone. There's got to be a teardown somewhere, though.
Oh, and not to nitpick, but "he" is a "she."
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pkomarnicki said:
I wasn't being sarcastic, just eliminating the obvious first. Like the other guy said, never assume someone knows something.
I haven't seen that on an X before, but my experience with battery warping has been closer to the center of the device/battery rather than on one side or a corner. Not sure what would cause that, but I'm not terribly familiar with what's located where under the back this phone. There's got to be a teardown somewhere, though.
Oh, and not to nitpick, but "he" is a "she."
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Ahh! Your avatar being upside down is my excuse. And thanks to both of you for the feedback!
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Manufacture defect in our screens? Internal Dip?

The day i got my Galaxy S4 i went straight to charge the device. I left it on my nightstand which is under a window and when i saw the reflection of my blinds through the screen, they where bent out of shape and the reflection looked distorted. Looking closer, the screen seems to have a circular dip in the middle left-ish area. All the devices I tested this do not have a distort. (iphone 5 and 4S, the SIII)
I'd like for everyone to look at there device and make sure they don't have this also. I cant check the devices over at carrier stores, abit busy sadly...
I've given a Sample of lines that u can use as a test and also left a quick video, ill try to make a better one but its all i could at this moment. Also its extremely hard to get it on a video vs what u see in person =/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ej5VCPnKls
Best way's too test are as follows.
1) place your phone right in front of you on your computer desk and look at your Monitors reflection. It works extremely well when you look at Lines or a lot of text.
2) Look at a bunch of stuff that's well lit.
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Mine is fine
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mine is fine too
Mines good too
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Gosh, I have a pimple on my face ...
WOW, I just discovered a pimple on my face while using the screen as a mirror. Darn!
Peter
Mine dont have that from what I can tell
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budde2 said:
Mine dont have that from what I can tell
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all good here... 16gb black...
mine has a slight fish eye effect when using a glare in the middle, but when teh screen is on and im using it. looks fine and amazing to me.
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mine has a slight fish eye effect when using a glare in the middle, but when teh screen is on and im using it. looks fine and amazing to me.
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yeah the screen works and looks fine. But im just worried still. ill be visiting Bestbuy and a sprint store Tuesday see if its a universal thing. If it isnt, could save some people in there 14day return time-span. Especially after seeing this thread you never know.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2271880
better safe then sorry.
Shoulon said:
yeah the screen works and looks fine. But im just worried still. ill be visiting Bestbuy and a sprint store Tuesday see if its a universal thing. If it isnt, could save some people in there 14day return time-span. Especially after seeing this thread you never know.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2271880
better safe then sorry.
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Man, I have exactly the same problem and the easiest way for me to see it is to have a reflection of a fluorescent tube on the black screen. It's ugly! This doesn't seem to be a universal thing, though, because this is the first post I have come across since I found out about the distortion problem. Did you find out anything at Bestbuy?
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Man, I have exactly the same problem and the easiest way for me to see it is to have a reflection of a fluorescent tube on the black screen. It's ugly! This doesn't seem to be a universal thing, though, because this is the first post I have come across since I found out about the distortion problem. Did you find out anything at Bestbuy?
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I got them to open up two new boxes and it seems like every device has it.
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Wow. I cant believe what I saw after inspecting my phone. Nothing! Absolutely nothing! I love this phone
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My first galaxy s4 had dead pixels, my second galaxy s4 had scuffing all over it, a large scratch on the MICRO sd card port, overheated and would constantly shut off, followed by the display that completely died a day later. Sprint advised me to give the HTC one a shot. As soon as I got the HTC one home, noticed paint run off, gaps between panels, dings, dents, pretty much the poorest quality control standards I have ever seen. Now I have to find away to get sprint to allow a FOURTH return on a 600.00 device. I may have to get mean, I dont like to act that way, but what sprint has put me through to obtain a working 600.00 high end device is not acceptable, I would not wish the experience I am going through on my worse enemy.
Im not picky, and I understand mistakes when they happen. But two damaged/defective S4's, and one damaged/defective HTC one in matter of 7 days? I really cant even believe it.
All I buy is Samsung products when it comes to electronics, never in my life have I EVER received two defective units in a row. I feel like a crazy crack addict every time I go back to the sprint store and request a replacement. If sprint didn't have a 14 day satisfaction guarantee, I would be out 600.00, because there is no way in a million years samsung or HTC would take responsibility for scuffing or damage to the body of the device. Even with sprints 14 day satisfaction guarantee, you are only allowed 1 device exchange. So basically, im entitled to nothing with this issue, and any day sprint is going to show me the door or refer me to Asurion for a 3 day old 600 dollar phone.

I discovered something on the nexus 7 :D

Hey guys, today at work I discovered something with my nexus 7 I'll do a video maybe later
The thing I discovered is : under the right top corner and a bit on top of the left bottom corner there are 2 magnets sensors and when you put 2 magnets on those the screen will turn off, and if you put them down it will turn on by itself
I have 2 magnets on my case for the n7 that I bought on eBay and I just discovered them
I hope nobody already made a post about that
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Hey guys, today at work I discovered something with my nexus 7 I'll do a video maybe later
The thing I discovered is : under the right top corner and a bit on top of the left bottom corner there are 2 magnets sensors and when you put 2 magnets on those the screen will turn off, and if you put them down it will turn on by itself
I have 2 magnets on my case for the n7 that I bought on eBay and I just discovered them
I hope nobody already made a post about that
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Little late with the discovery but this is known function of almost every tablet out there.
If u think u found it then who told the case makers ?
xateeq said:
Little late with the discovery but this is known function of almost every tablet out there.
If u think u found it then who told the case makers ?
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Idk, maybe asus or google?
I really didn't know about that so no need to make a video.
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Where have you been all the time?
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Guys, today I also made an incredible discovery! There is a camera on the front of the Nexus 7, I repeat a camera. I think you might be able to use for Skype and other apps! I might make a video later! :laugh:
TeamAlpha said:
Guys, today I also made an incredible discovery! There is a camera on the front of the Nexus 7, I repeat a camera. I think you might be able to use for Skype and other apps! I might make a video later! :laugh:
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U r not funny at all Did u find any brain?
Well if they made everyone know apple would of sued them for copying them :sly:
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filipathtc said:
Where have you been all the time?
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I got my n7 a week ago
TeamAlpha said:
Guys, today I also made an incredible discovery! There is a camera on the front of the Nexus 7, I repeat a camera. I think you might be able to use for Skype and other apps! I might make a video later! :laugh:
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Shut up !!!
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Not everybody can know everything... I didn't know about the magnet feature until a couple of months ago. It's not exactly highlighted as a major selling point by Google/Asus.
I only recently discovered, that by LONG-PRESSING the back button whilst in the AOSP browser in the ROM I'm currently running, it brings up the BOOKMARKS/HISTORY screen... this isn't documented anywhere, as far as I know.
So it's to martinko23's credit, that he/she has taken the ribbing with good grace and humour... and I'd rather info (even blindingly obvious info - for some), be made known... for those who don't know.
Rgrds,
Ged.
TeamAlpha said:
Guys, today I also made an incredible discovery! There is a camera on the front of the Nexus 7, I repeat a camera. I think you might be able to use for Skype and other apps! I might make a video later! :laugh:
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Also the button on the right of the device shuts off the screen! I've always just popped the back off and pulled out the battery connectors. This is way easier!
veeman said:
Also the button on the right of the device shuts off the screen! I've always just popped the back off and pulled out the battery connectors. This is way easier!
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Wait, you can turn it off by unplugging the battery? Damnit! I always just slam mine against the wall until it turns off.
khaytsus said:
Wait, you can turn it off by unplugging the battery? Damnit! I always just slam mine against the wall until it turns off.
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well i just keep my battery drained, powerless, so i don't have top turn it on, making turning it off unnecessary
mine has a processor inside... I am awed...
jimakos29 said:
mine has a processor inside... I am awed...
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I replaced mine with an amd eight-core
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The joke is wearing a bit thin, guys...
This thread should be closed, IMHO.
Rgrds,
Ged.
GedBlake said:
The joke is wearing a bit thin, guys...
This thread should be closed, IMHO.
Rgrds,
Ged.
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Party pooper :c
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GedBlake said:
The joke is wearing a bit thin, guys...
This thread should be closed, IMHO.
Rgrds,
Ged.
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OK, just make a thread that states the obvious for people so you don't have tards bashing other people cause they didn't know something was there, or just post the manual and sticky it.
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My nexus 7 has a touch screen! Like in sci-fi movies!!
Very very sorry.....I just could not resist. I feel ashamed!!!
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Come on guys why are you doing that ? i really didn't know about that
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martinko23 said:
Come on guys why are you doing that ? i really didn't know about that
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Most nerds that play with their phones as a hobby, are jerks! LOL
Just like multi player game nerds.
Its just a part of life!
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[TIP] Better colour with flash photos.

Hey all, this isn't a mind blowing tip, it's just something easily overlooked. Forgive me if it's been covered but i could not find it.
When taking photos with flash I found under my tungsten light source that everything had a blue tint to it.
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This I found results from the phone incorrectly detecting the white balance.
It is easily fixed by pressing the picture button and holding it while your phone focuses and measures the shot. Then a second later release it and the results are a marked difference.
To those using any camera with a half and full press button this isn't a large surprise but with the trend to simple tap on smartphones I find this easily overlooked.
Thanks
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Here you go my friend its been discussed long time ago and also its kind of obvious well at least for me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2176601
Hope you will find more tips in existing thread.
I actually think there's existing almost every thread for anything that you can think of
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Please post something other than your dogs testicles next time
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gie62001 said:
Here you go my friend its been discussed long time ago and also its kind of obvious well at least for me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2176601
Hope you will find more tips in existing thread.
I actually think there's existing almost every thread for anything that you can think of
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II know its sad i arrived rather late to the show. Playing catch up on such an active device forum is madness
oSandmaNo said:
Please post something other than your dogs testicles next time
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If he would be so kind as to show me something besides his testicles next time
How intriguing to see a picture of your dog's bullocks, first thing in the morning.
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Lol i dunno if i should take this tip seriously ?? its useful though.
I will have to give this a try. Thanks for the heads up.
drawkcaB said:
Hey all, this isn't a mind blowing tip, it's just something easily overlooked. Forgive me if it's been covered but i could not find it.
When taking photos with flash I found under my tungsten light source that everything had a blue tint to it.
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This I found results from the phone incorrectly detecting the white balance.
It is easily fixed by pressing the picture button and holding it while your phone focuses and measures the shot. Then a second later release it and the results are a marked difference.
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To those using any camera with a half and full press button this isn't a large surprise but with the trend to simple tap on smartphones I find this easily overlooked.
Thanks
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First of cute dog, and this is news to me just got a N4 loving it. Also, what kinda pit is that? He looks adorable I have a mastiff/american pit mix, but bigger testies lol.
Fairlady-Z said:
First of cute dog, and this is news to me just got a N4 loving it. Also, what kinda pit is that? He looks adorable I have a mastiff/american pit mix, but bigger testies lol.
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He's a street dog. Someone found him as a pup in the rain and put him online. He's pretty mixed as a breed but has some hound in him. And much smaller than a mastiff :cyclops:
I didnt know about the hold focus either. I felt it wasnt obvious because the N4 unlike htc's and iphones doesnt do an instant photo. it does the shenanigan of focusing with the ring and all the jazz so one would assume it would measure its white balance then. Anyway you live and you learn
I will have to give this a try. Thanks for the heads up.
drawkcaB said:
He's a street dog. Someone found him as a pup in the rain and put him online. He's pretty mixed as a breed but has some hound in him. And much smaller than a mastiff :cyclops:
I didnt know about the hold focus either. I felt it wasnt obvious because the N4 unlike htc's and iphones doesnt do an instant photo. it does the shenanigan of focusing with the ring and all the jazz so one would assume it would measure its white balance then. Anyway you live and you learn
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Oh just like the video says I am a total noob when it comes to android phones. I have always had iPhones from the first one to 5, and after it broke I thought I mix it up and got a lumia 920 (terrible experience I had no clue what I was doing) and that bought the Nexus 4. I got to say there is a whole lot of little tricks such as this which is great, so thanks again for posting.
Fairlady-Z said:
Oh just like the video says I am a total noob when it comes to android phones. I have always had iPhones from the first one to 5, and after it broke I thought I mix it up and got a lumia 920 (terrible experience I had no clue what I was doing) and that bought the Nexus 4. I got to say there is a whole lot of little tricks such as this which is great, so thanks again for posting.
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Welcome to the droid community. Once you get sucked in its hard to go back. I try using the i5 now and then. The lack of a back button and my app settings within a separate settings app really bug me.

Razor sharp bottom edges!

Hey everyone,
I don't know how you usually hold your mobile phones but when I'm using it with one hand I tend to support the weight with my fingers at the back and keep my pinkie at the bottom...
Due to complaints about the speaker position on the Z, Sony have now moved the speaker to the bottom of the device, which is okay (except when you are playing a landscape game with both hands on device, lol).
But the main problem is that the speaker grill is not flush with the frame, leaving the rough aluminum edges exposed. My pinkie is suffering, lol. I reckon I can cut cheese with this thing!
Has anyone else noticed? Is your speaker grill in line with the frame? How do you hold your phone with one hand?
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yup. this has been bothering me too. i'm having to adjust my holding habits and putting my pinkies on either corner to not make them sore.
on a similar note i'm having to re-adjust my holding position when playing a game or something in landscape. as one of my hands usually cover the speaker muffling the sound
Here's a picture of the killer edge. It's even shaped like a knife!
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Here's a picture of the killer edge. It's even shaped like a knife!
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your hands are too soft
jimsey said:
your hands are too soft
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Lol, I'm obviously making it sound a bit more extreme that what it is, but it's definitely uncomfortable, I felt it was sharp at first but kept using it and after a while my pinkie started to feel numb and I could see the mark where the phone was sitting. So yeah, I am also trying to find new ways of holding it without dropping it, lol.
Keep in mind that the Z1 is also a little bit heavier than the Z...
kashppo said:
Lol, I'm obviously making it sound a bit more extreme that what it is, but it's definitely uncomfortable, I felt it was sharp at first but kept using it and after a while my pinkie started to feel numb and I could see the mark where the phone was sitting. So yeah, I am also trying to find new ways of holding it without dropping it, lol.
Keep in mind that the Z1 is also a little bit heavier than the Z...
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One handed, I hold my phone in exactly the same way you described with my pinky as support for the phone to sit on. It looks like I'll be getting my Z1 this weekend, so I'll let you know if it's uncomfy for moi as well.
kashppo said:
Lol, I'm obviously making it sound a bit more extreme that what it is, but it's definitely uncomfortable, I felt it was sharp at first but kept using it and after a while my pinkie started to feel numb and I could see the mark where the phone was sitting. So yeah, I am also trying to find new ways of holding it without dropping it, lol.
Keep in mind that the Z1 is also a little bit heavier than the Z...
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For me docking station port is extremely uncomfortable, however the bottom edge is completely fine for me.
hasona said:
For me docking station port is extremely uncomfortable, however the bottom edge is completely fine for me.
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Exactly the same here!
Yep, those edges are quite sharp as well, but perhaps they are like that to help the magnetic charger clip on...
But I wish they had done the speaker grill flush with the frame =( like Google Nexus One had above the screen! Nice and smooth so it didn't hurt the users' ears!
I'm curious to know how you hold it though, do you grab it from the sides without supporting it from the bottom?
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I usually hold it kinda like this but on my right hand and one of the fingers is exactly mapped on the magnetic charging port. I still can't see how you hate the bottom maybe yours isn't softened enough
Oh I see. I hold it like this so I can reach the top corners:
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kashppo said:
Oh I see. I hold it like this so I can reach the top corners:
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I guess your finger is the dealbreaker there
I never relly put a finger under the phone, I don't know why though
Well, it's the only way I can reach the corners when using just one hand. Maybe my hands are not large enough for these new mobile phones, I need an upgrade, lol.
I guess the thicker black border doesn't help either...
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I too hold the phone with the pinky at the bottom and it doesnt feel uncomfy at all! Actually I am too surprised to know that a thread exists on this!!! :silly:
kashppo said:
Well, it's the only way I can reach the corners when using just one hand. Maybe my hands are not large enough for these new mobile phones, I need an upgrade, lol.
I guess the thicker black border doesn't help either...
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Qucik reply back after using the phone for a while, I have tried to replicate your problem but seriously I just can't It isn't even remotely sharp on mine, could you upload a picture to let us see if Sony forgot to brush it on your phone
I have exactly the same issue with the speaker.
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Before I got my phone I read this thread and was worried it was going to annoy me. Thankfully it doesn't. I mean I see what you mean, it just doesn't bother me.
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I can cut cheese
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Good for you.
Lucky you then!
I kinda got used to it by now, it's not like I've got a choice anyway unless I was to get another phone... But I've gotta say that coming from the XZ that bottom edge definitely feels a lot less comfortable, the way I hold it anyway.
I think it should be a rule for any aluminum phones that it's edges are sharpened out. It's on my wishlist for Z2 =)
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Before I got my phone I read this thread and was worried it was going to annoy me. Thankfully it doesn't. I mean I see what you mean, it just doesn't bother me.
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Gota say I know a lot of people come down kinda hard on the big camera lens but I kinda like the look.
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Gota say I know a lot of people come down kinda hard on the big camera lens but I kinda like the look.
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I agree with you. My biggest concern is that tiny little earpiece though. Thoughts?
My concern is camera quality. I know it won't be the best but I hope it's way better then the N4
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I agree with you. My biggest concern is that tiny little earpiece though. Thoughts?
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Meh not a bit deal to me for now. Need to see it in person. Won't stop me from buying though
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Yeah the Nexus 4 camera was not that good.. It's good but the terrible auto focus kind of kills it.
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I agree with you. My biggest concern is that tiny little earpiece though. Thoughts?
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Hard to say, its circular as opposed to long and slender like on most phones. I think a lot will depend on the audio hardware they use, which is kind of an unknown.
its right up there with camera quality, we wont know how good it is till we use the phone.
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Hard to say, its circular as opposed to long and slender like on most phones. I think a lot will depend on the audio hardware they use, which is kind of an unknown.
its right up there with camera quality, we wont know how good it is till we use the phone.
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I just feel like with that tiny little hole you will have to have it perfectly placed in your ear to hear anything. I'm sure that can't be the case though.
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I just feel like with that tiny little hole you will have to have it perfectly placed in your ear to hear anything. I'm sure that can't be the case though.
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Cant think of any smartphones that use a small circlular ear piece off the top of my head... would be curious to get my hands on one or see reviews just to see if its an issue.
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Cant think of any smartphones that use a small circlular ear piece off the top of my head... would be curious to get my hands on one or see reviews just to see if its an issue.
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Yeah me too.
I don't understand why they made the "chin" so big either.
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Yeah the Nexus 4 camera was not that good.. It's good but the terrible auto focus kind of kills it.
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Exactly the autofocus was the main issue
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Yeah me too.
I don't understand why they made the "chin" so big either.
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probably some internal components location relative to the screen or other significant part (battery, radio etc), as a prototype engineer/machinist I see compromises like that made all the time. The fact that they got a 5" screen into a frame smaller then the N4 is pretty significant and was probably due to a few design/construction compromises.
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probably some internal components location relative to the screen or other significant part (battery, radio etc), as a prototype engineer/machinist I see compromises like that made all the time. The fact that they got a 5" screen into a frame smaller then the N4 is pretty significant and was probably due to a few design/construction compromises.
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This is very true, good point :good:
It's still pretty amazing they fit a bigger screen in the same size as the 4 :highfive:
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Exactly the autofocus was the main issue
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That was one thing I kinda didn't like about the stock Moto X camera app. Instead of touching to focus, it is touch the focus+shoot. It confused me.
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That was one thing I kinda didn't like about the stock Moto X camera app. Instead of touching to focus, it is touch the focus+shoot. It confused me.
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Haha yea I can see where that would happen
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I like the chin on phones.. especially when they dont have the home/back/menu buttons on them. gives me a place to hold when im holding it sidways to take pictures..that way my hand wont touch anything before i actually want to take the shot..also, a phone without a chin would be a bit ugly in my honest opinion. Loving the form factor of this phone, all except for the lens..but hey, its a nexus, cant complain when its 200+ dollars cheaper than most phones off contract.
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I like the chin on phones.. especially when they dont have the home/back/menu buttons on them. gives me a place to hold when im holding it sidways to take pictures..that way my hand wont touch anything before i actually want to take the shot..also, a phone without a chin would be a bit ugly in my honest opinion. Loving the form factor of this phone, all except for the lens..but hey, its a nexus, cant complain when its 200+ dollars cheaper than most phones off contract.
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You make a very great point. I wouldn't want "no" chin, but the N5 (based on the short lived play store photo) is definitely better than the chin on other phones I've had.
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If anyone would like to join our Nexus 5 hangout just PM me your gmail :victory:
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hangout for what?
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hangout for what?
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Talk about phones and such. A google hangout

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