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droid 4 water resistance?

hi, i was wondering how water resistant the droid 4 is. i remember one of the selling points for the droid 4 on motorola's website was that it was water resistant. but is it take in the shower water resistant, or just a few drops of water?
also, i heard that there was some kind of coating you could spray on your phone to make it waterproof, does anyone know what its called? i also know there is a company out there that waterproofs phones, but i cant remember the name of it either.

The Droid 4 isn't weather-sealed or otherwise resistant to water any more than other high-end smartphones. If you dribble a bit of water on it, you probably won't kill it, but definitely don't go taking it in the shower or texting in the pool.
I forget what that company is that applies the waterproofing coating too... google around though.

the water resistant coating isn't very reliable.
if you want to use it around water, get a water proof case/bag
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Kindy funny subject lol. I remember my cousin threw his old phone straight into the pool just to show off and his phone worked fine but it also wasn't a droid 4. I wouldn't advise go anywhere near the water with your nice D4 ha ha.
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Liquipel is what the company's name is...
Although they only do specific phones..
http://www.liquipel.com/

Does Liquipel Really Waterproof Your Device?
Leo Laporte and Sarah Lane. At 27:09 into the video Leo reveals that he just got his white iPhone 4s back from Liquipel and decides to give it a quick dunk test into a glass of water. By the end of the show the phone is dead.
http://youtu.be/XGzxedgfiac?t=27m9s

sd_shadow said:
Does Liquipel Really Waterproof Your Device?
Leo Laporte and Sarah Lane. At 27:09 into the video Leo reveals that he just got his white iPhone 4s back from Liquipel and decides to give it a quick dunk test into a glass of water. By the end of the show the phone is dead.
http://youtu.be/XGzxedgfiac?t=27m9s
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the guarantee it.... besides apples could go for a swim and I wouldn't care. Our phones are capable though :/

water resistant?
I know this is an old thread but i had to throw in my two cents. i was recently riding my bike back from the bar and took "evasive action" and fell into a pond... it was about waist deep and i was fully submerged for a second or two with my droid 4 in my jeans pocket. when i clambered out i immediately took it out and my friend dried it off... worked fine. So take that for what you will

http://www.androidauthority.com/droid-razr-water-resistant-test-30812/
The very first picture.... check it out.
Also this is on the Motorola website itself...
DESIGN: DROID STRONG
What makes a phone strong? Well, DROID 4 has a display designed to resist scrapes and scratches and a force field of water-repellent nanoparticles shielding the phone against water attacks — even the electrical boards inside. This is DROID strong.

Known defects

I've searched the web daily to see if any defects arise but I've seen only one.
Battery life depleting rapidly
Besides that defect. What are other defects I should look out for that you have seen, heard of, or have/had with your moto x.
Also I've heard that the plastic around the screen grabs TONS of scratches because its glossy plastic(right?). One said after a month receiving a notable amount. Another zero to hardly any after a month.
I just want to know what to look out for when I get it. I'm gonna grab one when the Moto Maker is available for Verizon. I own the Galaxy Nexus and I know there are GNex vets in here that know the issues and defects of the Gnex. I have several HORRIBLE defects with my nexus and I wanna make sure I know what to look for when I get my X.

I am stock rooted and have had absolutely ZERO issues. Not a single random reboot, no battery drain, nothing. Google and Motorola took their time with this phone and it shows. No idea what people are doing to their phones to cause some of these issues. As far as the corners and edge of the screen scratching, I haven't seen anyone else mention that, and mine has been out of a case the majority of the time I have had the phone. The edge of the screen is not plastic. One big advantage to this phone is the fact that the Gorilla Glass 2 that is equipped with wraps around the device.

Its GLASS???? How did I not know! I follow this device closely on XDA and the Web.
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*gorilla glass 2...I really hope you know what that is...
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I have a lot of pictures of the inside of my pocket.

gunnyman said:
I have a lot of pictures of the inside of my pocket.
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Haven't seen this one yet either...are you running with your phone in your pocket?
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stastnysnipes26 said:
The edge of the screen is not plastic. One big advantage to this phone is the fact that the Gorilla Glass 2 that is equipped with wraps around the device.
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Um... The edge of the screen is plastic... I can pull mine to the side with my fingernail. Don't listen to this
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murso74 said:
Um... The edge of the screen is plastic... I can pull mine to the side with my fingernail. Don't listen to this
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What phone are you using? Does the glass that covers the display not wrap around to the sides of the phone? Google moto x magic glass
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stastnysnipes26 said:
What phone are you using? Does the glass that covers the display not wrap around to the sides of the phone? Google moto x magic glass
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A moto x. You can see quite clearly with the white face that it's just a normal pane of Glass that does not wrap around anything. And the right edge of mine where the glass meets the plastic is not set right and you can pull the plastic bezel to the side
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A moto x. You can see quite clearly with the white face that it's just a normal pane of Glass that does not wrap around anything. And the right edge of mine where the glass meets the plastic is not set right and you can pull the plastic bezel to the side
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Weird...the glass on mine wraps around all the way to the power and volume buttons on the right side and the Sim slot on the left, USB port on the bottom and headphone jack on the top...
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stastnysnipes26 said:
Weird...the glass on mine wraps around all the way to the power and volume buttons on the right side and the Sim slot on the left, USB port on the bottom and headphone jack on the top...
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I'd be willing to bet money it doesn't. On the left side of my screen you can't detect any joint where the plastic and glass meet. Multiple web sites have also confirmed that it's not the "magic glass" that was first reported but a very well put together phone. Look up the Ifixit tear down
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It's definitely plastic around the edge. I love my moto x... but I'm really disappointed the sides have gotten scratched.
The scratches aren't huge issue, but I'm sad because it's the snap case that I purchased from Motorola that's caused them. The way the case snaps into place, there's actually a small gap where dirt/sand/whatever can get stuck inbetween the phone and the case. And if you take your phone out of the case while there's something there.... it will definitely leave a mark.
Another issue I've noticed is that on the back near the dimple, there's a small section my case doesn't cover.. and there's some discoloration going on there. It looks like the plastic has been absorbing finger oil and it now has a bit of a glossy sheen that won't come off.

Got a moto X from ebay with a vibration motor that rattles too much, it actually makes noise when typing. My other Moto X's vibration felt normal. I believe i've read somewhere that the Moto X's vibration motor is attached in some way that's not optimal, and from experience some Moto Xs are better than others at vibrating.
Other gripes with my Moto X:
-Activate Notifications: I keep getting the flashing clock while driving (Which should only happen when you pick up the phone.) It makes me think there's a new notification, when there actually isn't. Quite annoying while driving actually. (I keep it on my lap)
-Battery seemed better on my other Moto X.
-Headphone output seems a bit low. Higher than my nexus 4 and lower than my GS3.
Of course nearly everything else is delightful about this phone. Specially the screen and the deep blacks which complement a black-front nicely. Also surprisingly good accuracy with touchless controls.

Thank you guys for your answers. I've also seen around here lint/dirt can be stuck underneath the lens of the camera right out of the box.
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stastnysnipes26 said:
*gorilla glass 2...I really hope you know what that is...
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I know what it is FYI. It's just "stronger" glass. I've read up on how they're made.
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finalarcadia said:
Got a moto X from ebay with a vibration motor that rattles too much, it actually makes noise when typing. My other Moto X's vibration felt normal. I believe i've read somewhere that the Moto X's vibration motor is attached in some way that's not optimal, and from experience some Moto Xs are better than others at vibrating.
Other gripes with my Moto X:
-Activate Notifications: I keep getting the flashing clock while driving (Which should only happen when you pick up the phone.) It makes me think there's a new notification, when there actually isn't. Quite annoying while driving actually. (I keep it on my lap)
-Battery seemed better on my other Moto X.
-Headphone output seems a bit low. Higher than my nexus 4 and lower than my GS3.
Of course nearly everything else is delightful about this phone. Specially the screen and the deep blacks which complement a black-front nicely. Also surprisingly good accuracy with touchless controls.
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dropped my first moto four days after getting it. so they gave me another one.
first phone was perfect. second phone.... hollowish vibrating motor and like you... i think my battery isnt as good. i still get a day plus. but my first one was getting 36 hours plus. i dunno what carrier you are one. but i am contributing the worsened battery life to the update.

Adding this to the list of issues:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2481483

Um battery life is great on this phone... People that have bad battery life probably have something running constantly in the background.
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[Q] Is this thing waterproof or resistant?

Anyone know if this thing is waterproof/water resistant... I was shocked to find out that the 2013 Moto X was water resistant to some degree, and can stay fully submerged for quite some time, yet there was no mention of this by Motorola. Why would they hide that fact, other than to avoid liability?

Both Moto X have some water resistant coating and can tolerate bit of water but not fully water proof like what Motorola Defy used to be.
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Why would they hide that fact, other than to avoid liability?
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I love Motorola for the fact that they have always tried to give more than what they promise

Jack Sparrow xda said:
Both Moto X have some water resistant coating and can tolerate bit of water but not fully water proof like what Motorola Defy used to be.
I love Motorola for the fact that they have always tried to give more than what they promise
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Can't wait till a brave soul tries this out and puts out a video. Wish it was more known so some actual rigorous testing could be done.
Thanks for letting me know, and yea it is pretty cool that they did that and kept it hush.

xnorex said:
Can't wait till a brave soul tries this out and puts out a video. Wish it was more known so some actual rigorous testing could be done.
Thanks for letting me know, and yea it is pretty cool that they did that and kept it hush.
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on the Motorola specs page, they don't keep it hush anymore lol. they claim it is water resistant, but it isn't IP certified

Hi, I see on several websites that the Moto X 2014 is IP68, and indeed the Moto X 2013 had a water coating. But however I don't see any motorola official informations about that and it is important for me to know if I really can use it under water or if it is just a protection against life's accidents, it can also change my order of a wood to a composite version... Anyone who know if the water enter in the phone or not ?

Water can absolutely enter the phone. It is not waterproof. It is somewhat resistant to splashing and that's about it.

xnorex said:
Can't wait till a brave soul tries this out and puts out a video. Wish it was more known so some actual rigorous testing could be done.
Thanks for letting me know, and yea it is pretty cool that they did that and kept it hush.
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The only person who will likely do it is Erica Griffin since she did it in the past.
It has to do with luck, per device, what type of water you put it in, and how long it stayed there. Fresh water you may have some luck, but less likely with salt water.

[Q] Water Resistance?

Does anyone know if the Nexus 6 has an IP rating like the Sony Z3?
On the promo video they show it in a tank, Motorola's site shows water resistance as well. I would assume that if it can be dropped in a tank, the water resistance is at least on par with the Sony Z2?
http://www.androidpit.com/nexus-6-water-resistant

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Does anyone know if the Nexus 6 has an IP rating like the Sony Z3?
On the promo video they show it in a tank, Motorola's site shows water resistance as well. I would assume that if it can be dropped in a tank, the water resistance is at least on par with the Sony Z2?
http://www.androidpit.com/nexus-6-water-resistant
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Its supposedly the same as the Moto X. Water resistance through a nano coating. Not meant to be submerged, but can survive the occasional puddle/toilet plunge...

qwerty12601 said:
Its supposedly the same as the Moto X. Water resistance through a nano coating. Not meant to be submerged, but can survive the occasional puddle/toilet plunge...
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That's what I assumed as well, but did you happen to see the image on the link I provided? They show it in a tank and also show someone swimming with it.

It's the same water resistant coating found on the current Moto X. It'll protect the phone from splashes, and perhaps a quick accidental dip into the tub, but don't expect to swim with it like a Z2 or Z3.
Barely realized I got ninja'd
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ericdmiller said:
That's what I assumed as well, but did you happen to see the image on the link I provided? They show it in a tank and also show someone swimming with it.
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I saw it. Not saying it wouldn't survive that. But I'm sure they'll have a more detailed explanation as to how long it can

ericdmiller said:
Does anyone know if the Nexus 6 has an IP rating like the Sony Z3?
On the promo video they show it in a tank, Motorola's site shows water resistance as well. I would assume that if it can be dropped in a tank, the water resistance is at least on par with the Sony Z2?
http://www.androidpit.com/nexus-6-water-resistant
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If you look at their graphic of the phone in the fishtank, at the top of the "forehead" of the phone, it says SAMSUNG.
What forum am I in again?

Do you guys think it will do fine in rain?
As someone who happens to play Ingress, I prefer not having to sandwich-bag my phone every time there is a drizzle.

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Do you guys think it will do fine in rain?
As someone who happens to play Ingress, I prefer not having to sandwich-bag my phone every time there is a drizzle.
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Yes rain s/b fine, there are You Tubes somewhere that show a guy dunking his Moto X in a glass and it survives.

The Nexus 6, like previous Motorola phones, will be water resistant. This means that it can survive (small) spills and it will probably be safe to use out in (light) rain. I wouldn't try submerging this phone or using it in the shower though. Lol

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Does anyone know if the Nexus 6 has an IP rating like the Sony Z3?
On the promo video they show it in a tank, Motorola's site shows water resistance as well. I would assume that if it can be dropped in a tank, the water resistance is at least on par with the Sony Z2?
http://www.androidpit.com/nexus-6-water-resistant
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don't think so !

Just as an update, the other night i tried the customer service chat with Motorola to see if they could elaborate on the "Water Resistant - Yes" spec.... if they had an idea what the resistance rating was. Was told that at this time, they have no information as to what the resistance rating is, and to check the site periodically for any updates. Doesn't really help much... but figured i'd mention it.

Waterproof case for the N6?

Anyone know of a waterproof case for the N6? Something similar to a lifeproof case, perhaps? I know its water resistant, but looking for waterproof.

I believe the Nexus 6 is IP67 rated - 1 meter submersion in water for 30 minutes with no damaging ingress of water.

jerntserms said:
I believe the Nexus 6 is IP67 rated - 1 meter submersion in water for 30 minutes with no damaging ingress of water.
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Source? I don't think thats true.

mdandashly said:
Source? I don't think thats true.
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It's not it's only splash resistant like the moto x due to the nano coating

So this isn't scientific or from the manufacturer, but some guys did an IP67 test and the Moto X passed. The moto website only says "water resistant" which is horribly ambiguous. The Nexus 6 has the same water resistant tech.
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I'm an electronics engineer, and a few of our products are "IP67" rated. A lot of times the manufacturer will not state or guarantee the IP67 rating because some devices will inevitably get water damage and then customers get pissed because they think waterproof means water invincible.
I would bet the Nexus 6 will pass the IP67 test every time - provided the device is new and the seals aren't damaged and you haven't dropped it too much.

jerntserms said:
So this isn't scientific or from the manufacturer, but some guys did an IP67 test and the Moto X passed. The moto website only says "water resistant" which is horribly ambiguous. The Nexus 6 has the same water resistant tech.
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I'm an electronics engineer, and a few of our products are "IP67" rated. A lot of times the manufacturer will not state or guarantee the IP67 rating because some devices will inevitably get water damage and then customers get pissed because they think waterproof means water invincible.
I would bet the Nexus 6 will pass the IP67 test every time - provided the device is new and the seals aren't damaged and you haven't dropped it too much.
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Interesting. I watched a Motox review that showed the opposite--phone stopped working after a couple minutes in a kitchen sink.

My theory could very well be wrong. Search "submersion test" at androidpit.com.

Everyone should tweet lifeproof to let them know there is a demand. The nuud would be awesome for this device.

One of the YouTube videos I watched on the nexus 6 had it submerged in a bath tub and it worked fine.
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nexus 6 lifeproof case
What about sending an email to lifeproof for a nexus 6 case from the nüüd series? Would that help?

The nexus is not nearly popular enough for lifeproof to make a case. They only do iphones, galaxy s series, and the droid turbo. They only did the turbo as part of a deal with Verizon because Verizon is most likely their largest customer.

What are you planning?
Looks good enough for me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO_aTg1VU6k&hd=1

mdandashly said:
Anyone know of a waterproof case for the N6? Something similar to a lifeproof case, perhaps? I know its water resistant, but looking for waterproof.
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You can have a look at this

SAW_JOK3R said:
You can have a look at this
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I have a couple of these. I hate em lol.

I use my phone in the rain snow and water fell on it here and there no issues. What are you gonna go take photos of Atlantis? Lol

I'm looking for a case myself. This spring I will be riding ATV's in the dirt/mud/water etc, and want to fully protect my phone. Sure, I could drop a sim in my S4 and grab a lifeproof for that but would prefer to bring my normal phone with me.
My ultimate goal is to handle-bar mount it, paired with a go-pro.

nightpanda2810 said:
I'm looking for a case myself. This spring I will be riding ATV's in the dirt/mud/water etc, and want to fully protect my phone. Sure, I could drop a sim in my S4 and grab a lifeproof for that but would prefer to bring my normal phone with me.
My ultimate goal is to handle-bar mount it, paired with a go-pro.
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Yeah I was thinking similarly for my Mountain Bike.

I just want to use mine in the shower in the morning, but scared the steam and water will still get in despite the nano coating

dcemtp1 said:
I just want to use mine in the shower in the morning, but scared the steam and water will still get in despite the nano coating
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Even IP67 certified stuff could get water damage if you accidentally put the device right in the stream of water

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I just want to use mine in the shower in the morning, but scared the steam and water will still get in despite the nano coating
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Don't do this. The heated water/steam will damage it without a good case designed for water proof.