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[Motorola Droid 4] McBirdLaw:
I recently came into possession of a droid 4 with a cracked screen, and decided that I'd replace it. I ordered all the necessary parts and tools off of amazon, and followed the guide above. Finally after an hour and a half of taking it apart, putting it together, and a healthy amount of frustration in between, I turned it on and found that only half the screen worked. I have taken it apart and re applied the adhesive, putting on a thicker and more even layer on, but its the same situation as before, with the lower two-thirds of the screen not responding to touch.

Any ideas? Could I be using the wrong digitizer or adhesive, or maybe my digitizer came broken? Its also very very possible I did something wrong, considering I have no idea what I'm doing lol

(I tried posting links to the adhesive and the digitizer I ordered off amazon, but the forum wouldnt let me)
[Motorola Droid 4] repairsuniverse:
Sorry to hear this. You want to make sure you have the correct parts of course. If the cracked screen still recognizes touch then you know that you most likely have a defective new touch screen digitizer. It is also possible that there is damage to the part so you want to check for rips, pinches or scratches on the cable and its connections. For more information regarding parts and issues with your device visit our site.
[Motorola Droid 4] highlandsun:
Not a screen issue, but perhaps you know- I dropped my phone last week and now the accelerometer is dead. No more auto-rotate. I've tried the MyAndroidSensors app and it gets no reading at all from the sensor. Is there a DIY fix for this? There's no other visible damage to the phone at all.
[Motorola Droid 4] javierislame:
This is probably too late for the you, but I thought I would post anyway for reference.

I found myself with this issue earlier today when I replaced the digitizer. I spent quite a bit of time researching and finally found the issue when I came across a droidforums link for a similar problem with a Droid 2.

It turns out there's a tiny magnet located in the frame housing of the digitizer that aligns with another magnet (on the motherboard perhaps?) which determines whether the keyboard is pulled out or not. I opted for the easier frame housing & digitizer combo in lieu of the digitizer itself, and the unit didn't come with the magnet. It wasn't until I completely disassembled it 3 times before I found that post and noticed the tiny magnet in the old housing. I should've snapped a photo, but I just screen capped the repair video from repairsuniverse: {I can't post outside links because I'm a newb on the forums. PM me if you want the photo}

You can barely notice it, but I assure you it is important! I hope this helps anyone else with the problem.
[Motorola Droid 4] 0loki0:
LCD Flex Cable Ribbon

I am trying to replace just the LCD flex cable ribbon. Where the cable connects to the LCD screen, there is not really a "connector". It's just bare copper on both ends. The old one appeared to be stuck on with some sort of adhesive, and then wrapped in tape. I'm wondering if you've had to deal with this, and if so, what you would recommend? Thank you.
[Motorola Droid 4] komani86:
I have the same question as the user above. Yesterday my LCD screen suddenly stopped working. I think its a bad digitizer or the flex cable. But before I'm going to order tools from your website I was wondering if there is some instructions about the flex cable, before I mess something up.
[Motorola Droid 4] repairsuniverse:
Yes, correct. The LCD screen and touch screen digitizer are separate parts on this device.
[Motorola Droid 4] albyhf:
UP!

Hi, I'm having the same problem repairing my Motorola Droid4!

I've replaced the screen digitizer (and frame) and i've put my phone back together again, but now the screen is always in the horizontal way, toward the qwerty keyboard, as if the keyboard were always extracted. If I close or open the keyboard, the screen doesn't change its verso.

I read now here about this tiny magnet located in the frame housing of the digitizer. Any idea or image of where it exactly is?

Thank you!
[Motorola Droid 4] billgrove:
magnet location

I am attaching a photo of the magnet and its location. It is right after you take off the metal plate for the LCD housing. It is just a rectangular magnet glued to the frame

Bill
[Motorola Droid 4] SimplePhoneTrade:
DIY Motorola Repairs

My company, Simple Phone Trade, specializes in Moto repairs. If anyone else breaks a Moto device send me a message if you want a link to our manuals (XDA won't let me post URLs yet) or need direction with parts and tools.

We don't sell parts or tools and are unbiased/agnostic concerning wholesalers (not to mention experienced and knowledgeable).
[Motorola Droid 4] Shplad:
Can anyone tell me how you reinstall the earpiece speaker? Does one use Octopus Glue pad-type material or ?? And is it oriented in a certain way?

Simple Phone Trade's domain seems to have disappeared. Does anyone have more detailed instructions for reassembling a Droid 4?
[Motorola Droid 4] moodroid:
Have you read this thread?

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2485172

I put a Nokia Lumia 610 in my D4, and I didn't use any glue - I just pushed it in, and it's been fine since (better than the original).

With regards to reassembling, I used a youtube video (which was Spanish or something) but it was good enough.
[Motorola Droid 4] Shplad:
SORRY, DUPE POST. PLEASE IGNORE.

moodroid:

Thanks for that. I have almost no experience/skill disassembling/repairing phones. I find this stuff very stressful, but am not in a position to be paying to get this phone repaired. It's an old phone and I already have two newer, better ones. It's just that I hate putting stuff in the garbage.

You left out the word earpiece. I was wondering at first glance how you managed to stuff an entire Nokia Lumia inside your Droid 4. That would be quite a feat!

The old earpiece works fine-I should've specified that at the beginning. It's just that I took apart the phone to replace the touchscreen digitizer and I was wondering about the earpiece. So, my question stands, is Octopus glue (tape) appropriate for this, and how do I fit it in or around that earpiece area so nothing goes wrong? The space for the earpiece is so small, and I don't want to do anything that will prevent the earpiece from working.

I don't even understand where to put the adhesive I bought custom cut for the touchscreen. The whole process confuses the daylights out of me.

Cheap? Cheap doesn't begin to describe the manufacturing of these things. :eek:

Thanks
[Motorola Photon 4G] donsh00tmesanta:
Will photon receive it?
[Motorola Photon 4G] w0lf215:
A lot of speculation about it.. Supposedly third quarter of 2012 according to offical releases. Assuming you mean official release, if not we already have CM9/MIUI/AOKP all ICS based roms. Here is some reading for you about it
[Motorola Photon 4G] mxmarcus:
Yes in 3rd quarter
[Motorola Photon 4G] donsh00tmesanta:
yea officially i was wondering
[Motorola Photon 4G] donsh00tmesanta:
dang whats a good aosp rom? i dont like miui :(
[Motorola Photon 4G] craby1925:
joker's cm9, check the android dev section
[Motorola Photon 4G] jbb2388:
What dont you like about miui?
[Motorola Photon 4G] Jungle Jack:
Hello,

While some do not believe it will see the light of day due to the Photon being EOL, I truly believe we will see the Update as it has been announced. I am honestly more concerned about whether or not Sprint is going to release a Motorola LTE Android Handset. While I can upgrade as of next Month (last Sprint Premier Annual Upgrade), I am planning on waiting it out until an ideally Motorola Quad Core LTE Handset is released. If not that, I will sadly get the iPhone 5, but I really do not want it to come to that. Definitely not getting the HTC EVO 4G LTE.

Cheers,

JJ
[Motorola Photon 4G] gaLAxy64:
Really?!?!? You will join the dark forces? Apple Fan Boys club?
[Motorola Photon 4G] hellot1M:
Sprint premier annual upgrade?
[Motorola Photon 4G] A2CKilla:
that expired December of last year...that guy really doesn't know what he's talking about, but it was a program for customers that have been with sprint for more then 10 years with a compatible plan
[Motorola Photon 4G] Draiko:
Sprint Premier customers who would've become eligible this year have one more upgrade even though the program is gone. Expires at the end of the year IIRC.
[Motorola Photon 4G] FC809:
He knows what he is talking about. My mom has her upgrade in october. Before bashing someone else make sure you got the right information lol :p
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] bill1clinton:
Hi,

When I was using a blackberry, if there was an update, there were a generic non-regional firmware where there is no region specific bloatware. Is such a version available for the XS? I ask this due to the fact that over in the development section there are a few region specific firmwares available however, flashing them will also mean you get that region specific bloatware as well as being limited to the restrictions of that particular region (ie. some apps not being allowed to install with the Singapore version). Thanks.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Rashkae:
There was a generic version for .67, but I do not believe a region-agnostic version has been uploaded for .73 yet.
[HTC EVO 3D] XandroidX:
www.androidcentral.com/check-out-htc-evo-4g-lte-promo-video

I was hoping our beloved EVO 3D phone wouldn't be the last....

Sent from EVO 3D
[HTC EVO 3D] Atomix86:
It might just be a prototype, so don't get too excited.

Sent via carrier pigeon
[HTC EVO 3D] freeza:
Even if it weren't, after seeing how tough of a time the developers are having with AOSP on the EVO 3D, I wouldn't get it.
[HTC EVO 3D] 84guy:
http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/05/htc-evo-3d-prototype/

Engadget said that HTC told them it was a prototype for the next evo but decided to not do 3D. thats fine anyways because i know its whats slowing down our ics update. i wont buy another 3D phone ever
[HTC EVO 3D] Drachen808:
Sorry, not interested. 3d seems to be the reason that we can never get the camera working on the various roms. I have used 3d exactly 6 times since last june, all to show how it works.

If you love it, then I am happy for you and hope that they come out with a 3d variant for you, but not at the expense of the regular one.
[HTC EVO 3D] chlehqls:
Mmm gimmicky closed source implementations that delay developers...nah no thanks. Keep it open and honest.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[HTC EVO 3D] renzo.olivares:
why blame it on 3d none of the msm8660 devices that have cam working on aosp [sensation.vivid.rezound] have gotten it working from source...theyre just using the leaked libs/binaries they got from their ics leak..we would be able to do the same if we got an ics leak of our own..
[HTC EVO 3D] lyon21:
+1 and +1 for 3D. I would love to have it on a 4.7" 720p display!

Sent from my ICS lovin 3D!!!

If I've helped you in any way... hit the "Thanks" button.
[HTC EVO 3D] Bowdowntozoltan:
i get mad when my camera switch somehow get set to 3d, because then i have to switch it back to 2d so i can take a picture i can actually view without searing my retinas like tuna steaks.

3d was something i was excited about, then i used it that day, and then never again. not worth it IMO.

plus AOSP=sex
[HTC EVO 3D] Jimlarck:
Wow, thanks for giving us the link! Will get it for sure
[HTC EVO 3D] notsointeresting:
Yea looking at the video and where they show the EVO 4G LTE 3D (how horrid a name that'd be) prototype they show a bunch of other prototypes that weren't final next to it also. one even looked like the OG EVO.

Plus there is a reason 3D looks a bit better on the Optimus 3d (it does I promise) and that's because of the lower resolution. So I don't know how well a 720p stereoscopic display would come out.

I think ill just wait for the "EVO 4G 3D HD skyrocket SIII Maxx" to come out for my next device :)
[HTC EVO 3D] Emerl:
I believe it would be smart for sprint to release 2 variations, a 3D one and the current one. The current 3D users could keep their 3D feature while having an even better phone or for the ppl tht don't want 3D, they could still get this badass phone! Sprint/HTC would be making more money and everyone who wants one of the variations would be happy tht there is the option....

Seems like a WIN WIN situation to me....
[HTC EVO 3D] WatermelonSlim:
My next phone will have 3D. Either that or I will grow old with this Evo 3D.
[HTC EVO 3D] Jimlarck:
That's smart. My next phone would be 3D. But remember. It's tough choice. 3D with 5mp camera or normal with 8mp camera
[HTC EVO 3D] renzo.olivares:
u never know what if its dual 8mp :P
[HTC EVO 3D] Rydah:
Definitely a prototype.

Sent From My HTC Evo 3D, On The Now Network By Sprint.
[HTC EVO 3D] mnomaanw:
I think they will be releasing the 3D version in coming months :p
[HTC EVO 3D] sgt. slaughter:
It was an early design concept that was scrapped....dont get too excited people, it isn't on the way out for us at all...

http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/05/htc-evo-3d-prototype/

thread should be closed
[HTC EVO 3D] WatermelonSlim:
I'm not saying that it's for sure coming, but....

If it really was coming, they would absolutely not come out and say that right now. They want this new phone to be the biggest and must hyped thing on the market. There is now way they would compromise the launch with news if an upgraded model on the horizon. Of course they aren't admitting to one being made right now.
[HTC EVO 3D] bloodrain954:
Want to make the next evo fail? Add 3D.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Riotr:
please. if anyone has the skill to port these to our phones i'm requesting you do so, please. im sure many would like this. the main things i want personally is the:

*theme

*conversations app

*keyboard

*and anything else

if anyone can please do this i'd be very thankfull. i noticed many of the phones already have these stuff and we are experia phone users and we dont. kinda messed up. soooo.. please!!! help out. if theres anything you can or already have ported, post it here please!!!!! :D

have a good day!!!!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ra3al:
I have ported the launcher and some of the widgets - works well on a X10 mini(pro) with a GB or ICS ROM.

[link here]
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] PAOLOPALMA272:
What theme is it in the first screenshot of xperia s launcher?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Riotr:
thank you sir :)

hey. uhhm is it possible you could also do either keyboard app or conversations app for us please?? i wouldnt ask you to do both if its too much of a prob but if you can too i would really appreciate your help..... thanks. :)
[General Questions and Answers] guyguy741:
I recently flased the ICSandwich 2.3.7 custom rom to my phone, and now I'm having problems. When the phone starts up it will go through the regular startup, but once it gets to the unlock screen it doesn't let you to unlock the phone and when you press the lock button to black out the screen, u press it again and it doesn't come on. And it keeps saying that the Service is searching, then thats there isn't any service. And when i try to go into recovery mode, it shows the lg sign then goes to a black screen

HELP !!! PLEASE :confused:
[General Questions and Answers] Theonew:
Do not double post a thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1584278.
[HTC Titan] tboy2000:
Ok so I have been wanting to buy this phone since launch. My HD2 works fine with WP Rom but USB is faulty so cannot sync or charge. External charger for battery required.

Anyway, the price of sim free titan is now £285. I really want to buy this but worried about these issues:

1. WiFi cellular network allocation

2. Muffled voice during call

3. Antenna issue

4. If new and better phone launched at end of year.

what shall I do? Buy now or wait?

Thank you!
[HTC Titan] JigsterNL:
1. I had problems with wifi in the past, but since the last update it improved a lot in my opinion

2. The voice quality is not the best on this phone,but it isn't horrible either.

3. Never had any issues. When Im in college or at the cinema I have some signal loss, but so do m friends

4. There will always be a better phone

Hope you find this useful!

Sent from my TITAN X310e using Board Express
[HTC Titan] drupad2drupad:
I am so jealous that your SIM free is just £285. I got it in November last year and paid £480!

I would say it's a steal at that price. There will be only one top-notch, well two, handsets till Oct this year - Titan 2 and Nokia Lumia 900. They won't be here till May-June.

Titan can be upgraded to Apollo. My plan is sell Titan in Oct and use that money to invest in a native Apollo handset instead of Titan2/Lumia900. I think you've got to get it and enjoy it. Then go for the next phone! There will be a better phone every 3 months. If you wait for it, you will never dive into the enjoyment ;)

Nothing wrong with this handset at least not the UK ones. Get it from Carphone Warehouse if you can. The problems you are reading about are generally in the US handsets especially the AT&T ones.
[HTC Titan] tboy2000:
Thanks mate for your reply :)

Yes the handset is now 299.99 plus 5% quidco bringing it to 285.00. I posted the deal here http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/htc-titan-windows-phone-sim-free-285-after-quidco-expansys-1186159

Did you buy your handset sim free? I always do and dont do contracts. Am on simplicity deal for years. I bought my hd2 for £500 on launch day. Am tempted to buy Titan now.

Also are you positive Titan 2 will launch in UK? Where did you hear that? I thought it was for AT&T only.

PS ignore the rant i had with one guy in the HUKD thread :)
[HTC Titan] drupad2drupad:
Haha, I think Titan is good for UK as Titan 2 comes with LTE in the USA. However, the rumour has it that it will follow the Nokia Lumia 900 (which comes here in May). But instead of LTE version UK will get the 3.5G version - which still I don't think any other network but O2 will benefit from here in the UK. So both the new phones are pretty pointless for the UK. Plus Titan 2 comes with a plastic back to make up the heavy weight of the 16 MP camera. I got Titan only because it felt sturdy. I am sure Titan 2 with plastic won't be the same thing to hold! I already have issues with 3G in the UK, I don't think 3.5G (Dont know the technical word they used) will help my battery or usage!
[HTC Titan] AndyFZ1S:
Yes always best sim free, The UK handsets seem to be more stable than the AT&T, Bought mine second hand and it had to go for repair at HTC but probably because the previous owner dropped it lol, Not suffered from any Voice problems or any Wi Fi issues and to be honest at that price you can't really go wrong, Antenna is all down to good contacts on the rear casing and never had any problems, As mentioned by Drupad you will have the option of the Apollo Update later in the year which should be interesting.
[HTC Titan] tboy2000:
Is it written anywhere that the Titan will be upgradeable to Apollo? Any link?

Also if new handsets or native Apollo handsets will be out at the end of the year, would it be worth it to buy Titan now if I am only going to get 6-8 months use out of it before a better phone comes out?

What I DO know is I want a 4.7" screen and i guess there is no promise that the new handsets will be around 4.7" screen wise.

My final question is the HD7's 16gb sd card could be exchanged for a 32gb card with careful surgery :) Can this be done to the Titan too?
[HTC Titan] saeed_professional:
My only problem with Titan is : there is no Custon Rom or Interop-Unlock Yet.

but in the future it will be out.

you wont regret it, jut buy it.
[HTC Titan] tboy2000:
I am SO close to buying it. Can do it in 10 seconds. I bet I buy it and one week later leaks of better handsets get out.
[HTC Titan] tboy2000:
I ended up buying it and love the phone although family angry with me saying I spent a lot of money on a brand new phone and my voice sounds muffled :(
[HTC Titan] AndyFZ1S:
Temptation got the better of you then lol, Good choice, Great phone, not had any problems with voice being muffled, Only suggestion is to move the mic nearer to ya mouth, Looks as though we may not be getting the full Apollo going by the latest posts on ere but we should definitely get Tango and hopefully some form of update which maybe a form of Apollo, Its all guessing at the moment, Enjoy your Titan as most of us are doing for now, There will always be a better newer handset on the Horizon.
[HTC EVO 3D] dangerruss:
I've been on myns247 ROM forever but am having constant problems with the touch screen with this ROM (and a lot of other Roms as well). Anyways looking for a replacement with the following features.

Long press volume to skip tracks.

Right button on rosie can be custom.

Five row app drawer and non pages scrolling.

No touchscreen issues.

I've tried z3d and liked it for the most part but no volume to change tracks and still had touch screen issues.

I've also tested the digitizer and had my screen replaced recently so its software related.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[HTC EVO 3D] troyboytn:
As for your screen problems....have you updated your firmware to the latest version?

Also ZR3D does allow for volume button track skip. There is a toggle to turn this on/off in Leedrooid/ZR3D tweaks.
[HTC EVO 3D] dangerruss:
Yeah I updated the firmware. Didn't know about being able to toggle leroid tweaks volume mod though.
[HTC EVO 3D] troyboytn:
what about kernel....custom or stock?
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
ViperRom Redline/Leedroid Tweaks.

And for a sweat taste. AnthraX kernel.
[HTC EVO 3D] Efrencalvario:
Agree viperRom. 1 of the best options. Great battery LiFE
[HTC EVO 3D] P.Mobile:
the newest MEAN ROM!!!!!! i loves it!!!!:D
[HTC EVO 3D] GrimReaper24:
I always stick to stock best battery life and smooth... Nothing wrong with custom but I am not one for over clockin..

When the source code comes out will make moddin kernels better and more stable..

But a phone is a phone lol.. Not a computer... So if you want a fast thing snag a computer :D If you push a phone to much you will burn it up... A computer can handle more due to fans and cooling system you can add. But pushing a phone will shorten it's life..

HTC didn't knock the cpu down because they wanted it to run slower or anything like that.. It's what ran best at the factory for battery life and stable issues..
[Epic 4G General] dead78:
I love the Epic. Love it. So much that even though I used the ET4G for a while, I went back to the Epic. The problem is that I don't love Sprint. For the 10+ years I've been a customer, I've watched the quality of their customer service and technical output decrease considerably. Living in New York City, I'm dealing with data speed slower than a dial-up modem. Sprint claims that they're over capacity in my neighborhood. For a carrier to make a claim like that in NYC is absolutely ludicrous. Nevermind that there are far more densely populated areas of the city with drastically better data speeds than I'm getting, one of the three significant mobile phone carriers should be ashamed to admit that they can't provide adequate service in New York City.

Now, let's suppose you could walk away from your Sprint contract free of charge and go to Verizon for slightly less than you're paying now. Additionally, imagine you've never used more than 2 gigs of data in a month (Sprint's data speeds make using more than 500 MB of 3G in a month impossible anyway) so the somewhat enigmatic lure of "unlimited data" means nothing to you.

Would you walk or stick it out with Sprint?
[Epic 4G General] Fire n mage:
Only for Droid 4 :D