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[Motorola Droid 3] Lyxdeslic:
Thought I'd share my story with you all in hopes that some of you may have had similar problems I've had with the Droid 3, perhaps in an effort to give me hope that one day I'll receive one that isn't shot to hell in some way shape or form.

1.) Brand-new, upgraded from the Droid 2 around the first week of August. This one lasted about a month before the slider just gave out and became so loose that it would open up by itself if I held the phone horizontally. No case was used on it prior, so I'm not sure what caused this. Never dropped it either (I baby the hell out of my phones).

2.) Replacement came in, no big deal. Attempted to slide it open right out of the box. Guess what? Wouldn't budge. Literally jammed shut. Sent it back the same day.

3.) Boot-looping from hell and 3G drop all the time in places where I should have full reception (i.e., my house). 5.6.890 was not released at this time.

4.) - 7.) Every single one had a completely jacked up sliding mechanism that would either squeek, crack, scratch, jam, or completely tear apart the left plastic portion next to the keyboard within just 5-10 slides. Unacceptable. 1 or 2 of these (lost count) also loved to boot-loop for no apparent reason. Mind you, I tried every trick in the book. Tried never installing ANY apps, tried replacing the extended battery with the stock one, tried replacing the SD-card with a different one, and hard-resetted several times. To no avail.

8.) Replacement #8. 5.6.890 is released, no more boot-looping it seems, but this one has a vibrating mechanism from hell. Whenever it would vibrate, it would sound like electricity. Haptic feedback on it felt like voltage. Unacceptable.

9.) Just received replacement #9 today. This <MAY> be a stupid thing to complain about, but wherever I press on the phone, the damn thing squeeks like it's falling apart. Press the home button ever so slightly...*squeek.* Press the back button...*rattle*. Wipe the phone down with a cloth...*rattle rattle crackle crackle squeek squeek squeeeeeeeeek*. No matter how little pressure I use, it squeeks as if its falling apart. The sliding mechanism, however, feels solid and amazing on this one. Clicks and holds tight, but OH MY GOD IS SQUEEKS AND RATTLES SO MUCH. Never had/heard this problem on the other 8 replacements.

Someone shoot me =/

Also, none of these problems arose post-root nor did I root any of the ones I owned. I have rooted my brothers and I'm currently using his to text out new ROMs and such....but it's freaking annoying. I want my own to play with and flash.

Does anyone else have weird problems? I may be a little OCD when it comes to stuff like this, but I sure as hell didn't pay 230 dollars for a boot-looping/voltage vibrating/3g dropping/SQUEEKING phone.

...does anyone else's "squeek" or "rattle" when the press down on the bottom-right or top-right corners of the phone when it's closed?
[Motorola Droid 3] oostah:
I have 2 DROID 3 have not had any issues with them. Have had them for 12 weeks now still solid
[Motorola Droid 3] ajhallx:
Also on 9th Droid 3

number 10 is in the mail ...Some thing happen with these phones before we got them that all i can say i keep having screen issues with every one it like a screen on speed wiggling pixels and gives me a headache i finally got the perfect droid 3 then my phone started boot looping .... so they are sending me another one i hope this one has the perfect screen and docent boot loop ... i also go the one were it was lose like some one drop it and had a light coming threw the screen when it was off ...... weried luck ....luckly a new phone is right around the corner
[Motorola Droid 3] gravenimage:
Man, sounds like you got stuck getting all the bad batch phones = / I'm really rough on my phone, and I've had none of these problems. Hopefully you can get a good one, cuz this phone is quite fantastic once rooted and rom'd. The only complaint I've ever had was the weak stock battery life, but even that isn't that bad since I've modded it.

sent from my MONSTERDroid3 from the XDA app
[Motorola Droid 3] Lyxdeslic:
Yea that's what I'm thinking...I just got a really bad batch. I want to finally be able to keep just one and ROM it ASAP. Ughhhh
[Motorola Droid 3] Lyxdeslic:
You've replaced it just as many times as well huh? That's crazy.
[Motorola Droid 3] ajhallx:
the same thing happened with my droid x they all sucked they acutely had to send me a brand new one still in the box ....to fix the issues i was having ... lets just say thank God Verizon not selling cars there 100 point inspection test dosent work very well .. every time i call vzw they insure me it was put to the test i say well some one must of been blind because there is a light shining throw the screen when i just put the battery in it lol
[Motorola Droid 3] eww245:
Well I'm on the 6th, satisfied with this one so far. Most of them had the vibrate problem you mentioned. Some had light bleeding out of the screen near the softkeys. One the screen would randomly get distorted, almost like the top half of the screen was twisted and flipped around. And yes I do hear some squeaking on this one it's the back cover for mine anyway, taking it on and off too many times I assume.
[Motorola Droid 3] Lyxdeslic:
Yea I'm not too sure about this 100-point inspection they keep referring to. How the hell do they miss something like what you mentioned...or an insanely squeeky/loose screen? Or even a 100% jammed screen that won't slide up? 100-point my ass.

Also, just to clarify...I absolutely love the Droid 3; I just want one that isn't jacked up. Even if they offered me a brand-new Bionic or something, I'd refuse. I love the D3, I just want one that isn't insanely jacked.
[Motorola Droid 3] Lyxdeslic:
Oh yea, I forgot to mention that I've had the light-bleeding around the softkeys as well (specifically the last one I got, number 8). It was only on the bottom-right portion. Very noticeable and very annoying.
[Motorola Droid 3] ajhallx:
its sad becuse the razr looks nice but seems how i have had so many issues with droid x to droid x2 to droid 3 i think i am all out of spending my money on them but there attenna design is by far the best .... oh i am so torn ... i just miss 2 years ago having my droid in my hands .. life was good back then ...
[Motorola Droid 3] wootizzle:
I'm on my second, no issues at all.. After a 3rd replacement I would have *****ed to the point where they were sending me a new phone not a refurbished.
[Motorola Droid 3] Lyxdeslic:
I did, after the 6th. I got a supervisor and she was a real B-word. I tore her apart and she refused to send me a new one. Don't think they ever would, because I was on the phone with her for about 15 minutes and she refused.
[Motorola Droid 3] ajhallx:
believe me i have but they just changed there policy you can keep getting as many refurbish phones. it used to be after 5 they would try to get you into something else ... well lets see the offered me the charge and tunderbolt i exsplaned to them that the only comparable device to this dorid 3 is the bionic and they wont offer that .. i am not going to down grade a dul core with the crap of last year test market no thank you ...
[Motorola Droid 3] eXecuter.bin:
Wow, you must have the luck of an Irish to receive this many defective phones consecutively.
[Motorola Droid 3] tacosrdelicioso:
I'm on my second...first one had a lotta dust under the screen
[Motorola Droid 3] MrJudylicious:
first one and ive dropped it so many times (ruggedized case *lol*) and i havent had any 'manufacturer' problems
[Motorola Droid 3] pgzerwer:
Defect Looping?

My D3 has had no real problems other than what is common to a new phone (mostly software related) and occasional operator error. I cannot calculate the statistical probability against randomly receiving nine consecutive bad phones. Either someone has targeted you to receive all the junk ones or you live somewhere with frequent over-the-top EMPs (or maybe hell). With similar experiences with the other phones as well, you must be living under some kind of curse!
[Motorola Droid 3] Lyxdeslic:
Lmao. Well, considering they are all pre-owned "like new" devices...there is the probability that they were returned for the same reasons I'm returning them.

I get yet another one in the mail tomorrow...
[Motorola Droid 3] Dri94:
Create a sob story and they send you a different phone. Its how i went from the droid x to the droid 3 without having an upgrade :] keep complaingin on the phone and say you want a different more reliable device thats in the same range. Then say something about the bionic {or differen phone} and they will give up and give it to you for free. just have to pay for a battery
[Motorola Droid 3] Lyxdeslic:
That's the thing, I don't want anything else. I love the Droid 3 because the physical keyboard is just insanely amazing. I don't care much for 4G even though it covers all of where I am most of the time, because I'm ALWAYS in an area with a strong Wi-Fi connection. I just want a working Droid 3. I seriously love this phone.
[Motorola Droid 3] Dri94:
ahhhhh that makes sense then :/ i hope you get a working one. im on my second but it was my fault the first one broke... i don't know what to say except i wish you the best with your phone ! it is a good phone and you shouldnt keep getting messed up ones like this
[Motorola Droid 3] bitz_dv:
I'm on my second, first had really bad bootloop issues, like up to 13 a day, even after the update. Light leaks too.

This one is great, occasional bootloops, maybe once a week. Great battery life, no light leaks. It does "creak" and it is a very sluggish phone (last one was snappy). Not sure if it warrants a gamble on a replacement.

For the op, the creak gets better. seems to be caused by something loose on the bottom of the phone, I don't even notice any more.
[Motorola Droid 3] J_Marrie:
I received my droid3 about a week before it launched (July 9th i believe) and although it had the terrible bootloop once a day issue i still kept it and i am glad i did. I have no clue how all of you other D3 owners have this misfortune. Besides the normal wear and tear (and 1 drop) this phone is a solid piece of equipment and i love it!
[Motorola Droid 3] jarzy00:
Lyx.. i literally laughed out loud when i read that lmao. That literally made my night.
[Motorola Droid 3] Izeltokatl:
I have two d3s they are both perfectly great devices, you have since real bad luck I guess?
[Motorola Droid 3] The-Captain:
When u have messed up that many phones, u have to start to realize that it is u.
[Motorola Droid 3] tacosrdelicioso:
Not true
[Motorola Droid 3] The-Captain:
What number are u on?
[Motorola Droid 3] Lyxdeslic:
It isn't me though. You have to remember that around 7 or 8 of the 10 replacements I've received thus far have had physical/aesthetic abnormalities prior to even powering the phone on. The majority of the replacements I've received were never even activated as I sent them back prior to even turning them on (usually the same day I even received them).

I will say this, though...I am extremely OCD and if I notice any squeeking, looseness in the sliding mechanism or too much dust under the screen, I will return it.

HAVING SAID THAT, I received my 10th replacement today and aside from a long scratch on the plastic directly to the left of the keyboard, everything is working great.
[Motorola Droid 3] The-Captain:
Do u mean after the keyboard is out because mine does too. After sliding it out a lot it will happen. Seems like a keeper to me.
[Motorola Droid 3] Lyxdeslic:
Yea exactly, and you're right...it seems to be a design flaw in the sliding mechanism. Every Droid 3 I've encountered gets scratched over time on the left of the physical keyboard. No big deal, definitely keeping this one.
[Motorola Droid 3] coreless88:
Mine got scratched too, but I dont care for sure.

Also I think this is the most premium built Droid so far.
[Motorola Droid 3] The-Captain:
I didn't have any of the others, but the materials feel better than my Droid Incredible.

Please thank me if I helped.
[Motorola Droid 3] Bobbar:
I have to agree.

I've never had a bad experience with a cell phone. I usually keep my cell phones for over a year.

My company has deployed about a dozen D3s to employees. So far, the only one to break came back in a plastic bag after being steam rolled by 30 tons of truck and steel.

I'm sorry, but it's just a little bit insane to stick with a device that has failed you (not twice, not 3 times, not 5 times, not 7 times, but) 9 times before!

Or, just come out and say that you have a problem maintaining a cell phone. 9 failures is way outside any kind of statistical probability. That is, of course, until you add the human figure in there.

You're not on your 9th Droid 3 replacement, the Droid 3 is on it's 9th you replacement. ;)
[Motorola Droid 3] Darksurf:
yeah, I know what you mean, I think QC (quality Control) has gone down. My wifes works perfectly, not an issue with it at all. My keyboard was real tight not wanting to slide, but since it worked I ignored it. GPS didn't lock quickly, it literally (timed it) took 5 minutes for the gps to lock... EVERYTIME! random dropping of wifi and a single stuck pixel in the most obnoxious place ever.

The bad screen got me a replacement, Now my second one works great..... except this one has 3 dead pixels all very noticeable! My 3rd will be in tomorrow, Hopefully this issue is resolved.
[Motorola Droid 3] tenchi19134:
/LOL Sorry, just have to say some people (you know who you are) are lying.
[Motorola Droid 3] Lyxdeslic:
You obviously didn't read any of my previous posts. The 7 of the Droids were returned the same day I got them, prior to even turning them on/activating them.

You have to remember, I did not receive 9 BRAND-NEW Droids. I received 9 "like-new" devices. How do you know these devices weren't returned for the same reason I returned them? "100-point inspection" seems to fail by my standards, considering one of the Droid3s I received would not slide open, at all. It was just...jammed shut. One of the others would slide open with no effort at all (i.e., hold it horizontally and sideways and BAM, screen slid open).

If I knew people were going to be talking out of their a$$es in response to my posts because they didn't want to take the time to read the exact situation and the variables involved, I wouldn't have started the thread. I wasn't trying to complain nor was I trying to knock the device...because I love this device. I could have received a Bionic if I wanted to, but I stuck to it because I love this phone. All I was doing was sharing my experience.

Also, "Bobbar", it is pretty obvious you read absolutely nothing before posting your comment. Let me quote you... "9 failures is way outside any kind of statistical probability." 9 FAILURES? I never said the phones FAILED, I said they weren't up to par for the 230 dollars I spent on it. If I receive a replacement from my 1-year warranty, I'm not settling for one that has a keyboard that's jammed shut or 100% loose, or a phone that bootloops 2-3 times a day, or a phone that sounds like it's about to explode when it vibrates. Those phones I returned aren't "FAILURES", they just weren't inspected properly. Or perhaps the inspector doesn't think it's a big deal that the phone is in "Fair" condition.

Also..."...the droid 3 is on the 9th YOU replacement *douchebag wink-face* " - That statement fails, because it would actually mean that all the replacements I received were owned by 8 other people prior to me...in which case yes, I would have the right to return it if 8 other people found something wrong with it as well.
[Motorola Droid 3] Lyxdeslic:
Who are you referring to?
[Motorola Droid 3] Lyxdeslic:
Well at least my situation can bring laughter to some :D
[Motorola Droid 3] MrObvious:
I think personally the longer a phone is out (assuming you get a brand new one), the better the QC gets, therefore the better the batches of phones are. I have had my Droid 3 for about a month and I haven't had any problems at all. The only thing I don't like is that I have short stubby thumbs and find the keyboard a bit more spaced out than I would prefer but I say that finding the BB 9630/50 keyboard to be one of the best ones I have ever used. I have seen it with many phones that the longer it is out, the better the build quality gets. Of course, they don't make phones as durable as the old style Nokia bricks.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] huryiw:
Hi, everybody....

I've just edit a bootanimation.zip file, but It doesn't work. I use Nexus Prime bootanimation.zip, then I open it with WinRAR. I replace all *.jpg files that comes with Nexus prime bootanimation file by drag N drop several image file with .jpg extension. I also make sure that the file's name is same with Nexus Prime image.

After replacing, I send the new bootanimation to SD card, moving it to System/Media by using Root Explore, then Reboot my phone...

But, I don't see bootanimation while the phone's wake up...

Any solution??
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
Is the compression the same as the originals?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] huryiw:
Emmm.... I don't know about that... I've just replace the original image files with mine... Then just click "Ok". Am I wrong??
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nujhum:
Hurm.

open original bootanimation using winrar,

make sure the file name and resolution that you are using same as the original inside the zip.

Now just drag and drop your file to the bootanimation.zip, it will overwrite the original file inside the. Zip.

Close zip and copy to sd, and place it in the right place. Set the permission if im not mistaken 6-4-4 or rw-r--r-- .

Now reboot and see if it boot using you custom animation.

But aren't bootanimation only in. Png format??
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] huryiw:
Hai Nujhum... Yeah, right... I've done it before... Same with what you say...

:confused:
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JarekG:
Maybe try using something like 7-zip. I know for fact that WinRar sometimes changes something in the header of the file and even though it's ZIP file not all un-zip utilities can extract it.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] huryiw:
Yap, I've tried by using 7-zip. But, the same problem...

I also use WinZip. But, The bootanimation was not displayed... :confused:
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
Upload the original and yours.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] huryiw:
Yap.. I've done it.. But, bootanimation was not displayed...

What the Hell I'm going on... :confused:
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
Upload here I meant.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] siddharthsai:
Since the SDK is out, can someone try to build an AOSP rom that can be used to just explore ICS? Are there instructions on how to do it? More importantly is it possible on the PLAY ?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Logseman:
This piece of news seems clear: http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/google-confirms-nexus-s-will-get-ice-cream-sandwich-for-real/

In PRese that means "any GB device can be updated but companies will update if they feel like it".
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] siddharthsai:
Yes I saw that. I meant a quick AOSP build in the coming weeks. Not an official update
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndroHero:
There is no source to buld an aosp build .........
[Motorola Droid X2] fdrennon:
I'm trying to use Rom Manager Premium to install ClockWorkMod. It down loads successfully, but then never installs. This is with a rooted Droid X2. Has anyone seen this problem and found a solution to get the install to work?
[Motorola Droid X2] X0dus:
Yes the X2 is listed under Rom Manager but it's not FULLY supported, yet. Uninstall it. This thread is going to get ugly..i can feel it.
[Motorola Droid X2] drapp:
+1

cwm installs 4.5 Somethin but still stuck with gfans system recovery for rom flashing...
[Motorola Droid X2] L2_n19h7m4r3:
I don't understand why X2 isn't taken off the list yet. No offense to the dev but it's misleading.
[Motorola Droid X2] X0dus:
Good question. If you use twitter, shoot Koush that question. Maybe they're still working on it..?
[Motorola Droid X2] IDMA.DROID.X2:
Its been a while since he said anything about it.

This could get ugly haha :eatingpopcorn:
[Motorola Droid X2] X0dus:
I'm surprised of our members restraint! I for sure thought 'flame on!' when I read the OP.
[Motorola Droid X2] IDMA.DROID.X2:
ENOUGH OF THIS ************* READ THE ************* THEADS ********** YOU SENT ME ALL CAPS RRRRRAAAAGGGGEEEE

:)
[Fascinate General] Enyo.:
They announces it. so since our phone has exactly the same internals , the fascinate, captivate, vibrant, epic, should get. It.

swyped from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
[Fascinate General] Shinebox:
They said any device running Gingerbread should be getting it. Unfortunately, the Fascinate never moved past Froyo. It is unlikely that the fascinate will get it, however things are looking up for the Mesmerize
[Fascinate General] droidstyle:
atleast we will get a leak...hopefully
[Fascinate General] Enyo.:
Didn't Samsung officially announced that all galaxy s variants will get gingerbread? Hopefully they will start speeding on updating us.
[Fascinate General] davwman:
considering the horror show that these phones have gone through, Id say they owe us ICS.
[Fascinate General] JoeProcopio:
we'll get ICS soon...from Cyanogen :)!!!!
[Fascinate General] skynet11:
[Edit:] pm

Has anyone seen John Connor?
[Fascinate General] suppliesidejesus:
More like from jt.
[Fascinate General] Enyo.:
Well ya

But lets have something that is stable in the meantime.
[General Questions and Answers] ricjoeslight:
people out there i need help.my lg optimus me p350 is now slower than the slowest phone of all time..how do i get it to be fast..send me personal messages asap!!please :9:mad:
[Milestone XT720 General] syrenz:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F_ke3rxopc&feature=channel_video_title

Looks amazing. :)

Probably too early to be asking this - especially considering we only recently got gingerbread - but what do you guys think are the chances of having ICS on the XT720?
[Milestone XT720 General] fjfalcon:
Not at all, it req. 512 mb of ram minimum
[Milestone XT720 General] AllGamer:
yup out of question for our dated phone :(
[Milestone XT720 General] syrenz:
Oh well. Guess I can begin considering what my next phone is going to be lol.
[Milestone XT720 General] Woody:
Well our "What will your next phone be" thread got moved for some reason to the non-phone specific general discussions sections of XDA proper.
[Milestone XT720 General] fox_die:
getting gingerbread (CM7) run stable on xt720 is the last we can do for our phone :o

but ICS look amazing, next summer when it gets more popular I'll consider choosing one to upgrade :p
[Milestone XT720 General] Mioze7Ae:
Honestly, I'm getting very, very, very tired of Google's constant API and apps abandonment cycle. Even if you get an ICS device, Google is bound to abandon it within a year. I am this close to just abandoning Gmail.
[Milestone XT720 General] mchlbenner:
I here you going back windows mobile very Lilly.
[Milestone XT720 General] syrenz:
I'm considering going over to WP7 for my next phone. Not quite sure yet.
[Milestone XT720 General] shungun:
Well to those on CM7 or any ROMS based on CM7

try this theme :) it works great!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1310925

Update : I tried the morph and it works flawlessly! :)
[Milestone XT720 General] pspCaracas:
Quite amazing!!!
[Milestone XT720 General] syrenz:
Well ICS source code apparently is released. Here's hoping to some magic for the XT720! (even if it's not very likely :P).
[Milestone XT720 General] Woody:
I saw that earlier today. CM9 anyone? Mmm, yes have some. It's delicious. Btw, I got ICS on my Vibrant. Check it out.
[Milestone XT720 General] shungun:
That looks great! I'm working on porting it to out xt720 now! :P
[Milestone XT720 General] ndempist:
lol...can i have some. :))
[Milestone XT720 General] JiroPrinz8:
That made me fall of my chair LMAO..!!