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[HTC Sensation] senia3:
And something else I just thought about, if it was a problem with some cache problem, the found should work even without the SD card and the stupid cache files, so why does when my SD card is out of the phone, THIS MASSAGE STILL APPEAR?!?

Please help me, I'm tired of this c*ap and I need my phone tommorow :'(
[HTC Sensation] Lizard82:
The solution for your Problem!

Hello, i got the same prob a few months ago even on viper 1.3.1. ! so i what kind of issue you mean!

so here you go: first of all, between the pop-ups you are able to navigate through your phone... in my case the pop-up shows up every 2/3 seconds! so right after you click the ok button in the pop-up go > settings > apps > in top of the Navigationbar chose all apps!

then go to the contact apps, chose each of them and clear data and cache! after doing this the issues a gone and your phone is working normal! the reason for this pop-up is that your contact folder includes One or more damaged contacts and the System is trying to load the file again and again... i was trying hours to get my phone working again ( clear cache, dalvik, fix permissions and all that stuff) like you does... the only thing that helped me was setting up a new Rom and the instruction i write in top of the post! hope this will fix your phone/system!:D
[HTC Sensation] Jonny:
Have you tried flashing an RUU?
[HTC Sensation] senia3:
In my case it doesn't just pop out, it just stuck there, I can't click ok, and I can't click anything, I'm stuck at the home screen..

My contacts are in my google account but I suppose that the cache is still in the SD card(Or on phone memory?)? if so even when I remove the SD card I get this massage.

what is a RUU?

Im still stuck with non working phone :crying:
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
for RUU see here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1672425
[HTC Sensation] senia3:
It doesn't have any connection to software. I've just tried to install a new rom (viper 1.4.1) with AROME INSTALLER and the touch ain't working...

Something is really *ucked up..

Any one, help me, please!!! my phone is useless..

I'm cursing the moment I choosed HTC..
[HTC Sensation] NoobSilence:
Flash a RUU!

Send from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using xda app-developers app
[HTC Sensation] senia3:
Flashed a RUU..and BAM! ITS STILL NOT WORKING!!!

I'm just furious, sitting 2 days straight working on this piece of s*it.

No message - the touch just don't respond.

Any Suggestions?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
flash a gingerbread RUU ..i believe that will help
[AT&T LG Optimus G] BGranaghan:
Is the notification LED on the power button red only? I've only had my phone for about two days, but I haven't seen it be any other color. I searched around and all I could find were statements about an RGB notification LED (on the Sprint and other versions?) alongside statements claiming the AT&T version doesn't have one and complaints about how rarely it flashes (which I do find annoying).

Just wondering if anyone has seen be another color. A bit annoying if LG went with red only.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] jsylvia007:
Yea, I've noticed this on my AT&T version as well... Hopefully once the bootloader is unlocked and we can throw on CyanogenMod we can see if it has a true RGB one.
[Gen9, Gen10 General] ArchosRocker:
Hey Guys,

I think that the title says all. Is there already any possibility to get the un- or official sde menu for 4.0.25, because I need it for costum roms :(
[Gen9, Gen10 General] stevemp:
Official SDE

Download link for official SDE --> http://update.archos.com/9/gen9/gen9_sde/firmware_archos_it4.aos

How to Install Official SDE menu and rooted firmware -->

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1653566

stevemp
[Gen9, Gen10 General] ArchosRocker:
Doesnt work Update failed: (221)
[Gen9, Gen10 General] -AngelOfDarkness-:
see here for unofficial SDE :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1542058

greetings AOD
[Nexus 4 General] dale_cooper:
I made this comment in the impressions thread but am trying to bring more light to it...

Put your phone face down, rub your thumb on the upper half of the phone, does it creak at the top? Its almost like the rear glass wasn't put on properly on my device - it creaks like plastic. I'm really surprised by this since most reviews say the thing is completely creak free. And yes its somewhat annoying because I can hear the creaking more and more when I am just handling the phone....

Thanks

Edit - made a video.... now that its happening more often it seems to be due to the plastic/rubber trim (which goes around the phone) not fitting properly, its flexing between the front and rear glass. BLah, I wish I had a bumper to see if that would minimize the issue. Its very noticable now. I added a 2nd video on youtube.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT_JhcS90eI
[Nexus 4 General] barmanham:
Hope people will be able to answer this if the phone creaks at all I don't think I'll get it
[Nexus 4 General] dbdynsty25:
No creaking at all from my device. The power button is a little wiggly tho...not as solid as the volume rocker which is kind of annoying, but not a deal breaker or anything.
[Nexus 4 General] danielvc:
This +1
[Nexus 4 General] Danny80y:
Stand on your head and rub the left corner counter clockwise.... Do you hear that noise? Come on guys.... really?

But to answer your question no mine does not creak perhaps you should return if you rub the back of it a lot. :confused:
[Nexus 4 General] OverTheBelow:
Nope, no sort of creaking with mine in any form, and the buttons are all very firmly in place. The whole device feels extremely sturdy and well built.
[Nexus 4 General] asasione:
Get a life or get out more there are more important things in life
[Nexus 4 General] dale_cooper:
You're an idiot - I started the thread to get real comments...

As my original post says, it occurs in regular situations when handling the phone. There is a creak on upper half of the rear or top of the device. It's annoying to spend any substantial amount on a device and have it creaking when new. I'll try to make a video later.

The buttons are fine on mine though - no issues there.
[Nexus 4 General] aly19:
I mistakenly thanked your post but that I feel the opposite.

We are on XDA and on the Nexus 4 forum, it isn't like the OP is making a huge deal out of it. He is just wondering if any other people have been experiencing the same issue.

People post on these device-specific forums to discuss about the particular device, people are well aware that there are things in life outside of smartphones without you having to point it out.
[Nexus 4 General] idividebyzero:
it is completely solid, power button doesnt wiggle, there is a bit of a rattle when tapping the top but thats the camera lens I assume (only rattles when tapping near the camera)
[Nexus 4 General] vexx786:
Yeah I don't think it should be creaking at all, especially since the back is glass and non-removable. As you said, it probably wasn't put on right. I would wait a couple of weeks until this whole order fiasco is fixed before calling about doing a warranty exchange.
[Nexus 4 General] johannt:
Same here.
[Nexus 4 General] dale_cooper:
Agree - especially when the majority of people say its extremely solid. I'll post a video later tonight (I'm at work right now) so people can have something to relate to...
[Nexus 4 General] dale_cooper:
Added a video for you guys....

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT_JhcS90eI
[Nexus 4 General] AntonJart:
Mine creaks on the bottom
[Nexus 4 General] hondarider525:
mine doesn't creak at all. Of course I don't sensually rub mine on the top of the glass where there is no touch feedback, but to each his own.
[Nexus 4 General] dale_cooper:
lol...

It creaks under real world situations if I grip the phone on both sides to turn on power it will flex and creak. If I grip with my index finger on top of the phone and fingers on both sides on the top, it creaks.
[Nexus 4 General] neer2005:
My phone doesn't creak no matter how I hold or press on it
[Nexus 4 General] malibu_23:
seriously? cmon guys...u guys look for annnnny thing to ***** about. no device is perfect...
[Nexus 4 General] amdhunter:
No creak, wobbliness, dead pixels, shaky mic, but I do have that line in the top right in the plastic. I kinda like it, it gives the phone character.
[Nexus 4 General] dale_cooper:
YES SERIOUSLY...

The device is touted as fantastic build quality with front and rear beautiful glass - I don't care how much I paid for it - it creaking under regular use when its a flagship device is wrong. Google builds our expectation level - NOT me. I'll exchange it, enough said - I posted the thread to see if anyone else had similar creaking....

If you would feel good about your brand new phone creaking, more power to you.
[Nexus 4 General] hondarider525:
I was just making a joke earlier but in all actuality your phone is not the norm. My phone does not creak with/without sensual touching. I know that its annoying, but pretty much every phone Iv'e ever had creaks. The One X, the GS3, they all end up creaking. That being said the fact that yours creaks and mine doesn't is reason enough for you to get an exchange as it isn't supposed to be.

I have a big ole dead pixel that bothers me every second of the day but I know that Im not going to get an exchange for a while with the sell out.
[Nexus 4 General] BarryH_GEG:
Do you guys know what the difference between limerence and love is? Limerence is an involuntary state of mind which results from a romantic attraction. Based on comments throughout the forum some folks are so blinded by their infatuation with the N4 that any discussion of faults sends them postal. For people considering a purchase and coming from other devices, especially given LG's track record, posts like OP's are more helpful in finding potential patterns of issues than the posts of people with zero objectivity. If dale_cooper's device is one out of 100K then this thread will end up on page five. If a lot of people have the issue it'll grow and that's useful information. If the latter happens big boys and girls can make up their own minds about how important an issue it is.
[Nexus 4 General] Richieboy67:
That is crap. It is just that many people are making up issues that are not even issues.

sent via xda premium with nexus 7
[Nexus 4 General] dale_cooper:
It's definitely happening more often now; I'll exchange it, I'm just curious if this will be something that pops up for more people. It seems to be attributed to the rubber/plastic trim, NOT the glass. Or its just how they were assembled together, and theres a little bit of flex which causes the creak. I'm noticing it when i grip the phone and turn on the power button (my 2nd video shows this) - or I turn the phone to landscape and my left hand grips it.

Oh well - I'll be calling google today to exchange. I don't think this should deter anyone from buying the device because even with this, even with the screen sensitivity being a bit "lame" (which you can get used to) - the device is awesome , every time I look at it I think man thats a great looking phone.
[Nexus 4 General] eallan:
Mine has a bit of a creak directly opposite the power button. It's fairly annoying.
[Nexus 4 General] barmanham:
I've come to the realization any phone with plastic is gonna creak period my nexus on the bottom part is creaking FML having said that I still prefer this phone over my gs3. But if your buying this phone because of no creak Dont bother if they use a metal band like iPhone this will no longer be an issue

However I'm gonna get that bumper which might actually solve the issue

This doesn't bother me all that much for a 350 dollar phone its when they try to charge iPhone price 600+ for plastic is just idiotic aka Samsung

I also hope this yellow spot on the screen doesn't keep returning
[Nexus 4 General] PhilipL:
Hi

Not the first device to come with a creak. The Nexus 7 also has a similar issue http://www.notebookcheck.net/Nexus-7-screens-might-need-a-little-extra-tightening.78494.0.html, the HTC One X also has reports of the same thing.

Basically plastic and glass have different qualities. When the glass is attached to plastic, if the plastic isn't completely flat, or later warps due to heat or stresses, the glass wants to maintain being being flat more so than the plastic, so something gives, that is usually the glue attaching the glass to the plastic surface. The glass then raises a little, which means it can be depressed back down, often sticking for a bit to only pop back up.

The noise heard can be the pop caused by the glue "breaking" and the glass stresses being released when the glass pops away from where it was stuck against it will, or creaking where the glass is rubbing up against something as it flexes under slight pressure.

This may be a problem for some Nexus 4s or it might start to appear on most of them, for example in the case of the Nexus 7 it seems quite a few are affected but not out the box, it takes a little while to appear, hopefully Asus has sorted out the issue now that was causing the housing to deform slightly and the glass screen to come unstuck.

It might be wise to see if others start seeing the same issue then you know not worth returning it as a replacement will likely have the same thing, or if yours is an isolated case you would know an exchange is worth while.

Regards

Phil
[Nexus 4 General] 2015Ducatimulti:
no creaking, no yellow screen, no issues at all:good:
[Nexus 4 General] barmanham:
I can almost guarantee all of them will eventually creak just the way it is but like I said for 350 its good enough

Yellow spots on the screen aren't and I have a feeling all will have the same issue as well just not discovered yet
[Nexus 4 General] Serious_Beans:
No creaking, the buttons on my phone are tight, not loose, the phone ispretty much perfect EXCEPT for the rattling.
[Nexus 4 General] jining:
My 16gb nexus 4 is creaking on the lower left hand corner when I squeeze it. Has anyone tried tightening the hex screws to see if that helps at all?
[Nexus 4 General] Richieboy67:
I never even thought about this issue but suddenly I found myself squeezing my nexus 7 all over. Surely enough there is a spot where it creaks a bit.

If it doesn't effect you when using the device then why worry? If you go and said your device all it I am sure everyone will hear a creak some place.

sent via xda premium with nexus 7
[Nexus 4 General] eallan:
I'd tend to agree, mine creaks directly across from the power button, so every time i wake/sleep the device I get a nice dose of poor build quality. :(
[Nexus 4 General] Richieboy67:
I would not consider it poor build quality just because you hear a tiny sound every so often.

I would love to hear an audio recording of these sounds also the hissing people complain about. I would just like to be able to see for myself if these things are really so bad.

The creaking may stop after awhile. Constant heating and cooling could make this stop. There are certain materials expanding and contacting at different rates and tempatures so I would almost expect it.

sent via xda premium with nexus 7 while waiting for my back ordered Nexus 4!
[Nexus 4 General] eallan:
When pieces fit together in a way that they make a tactile, audible noise and feeling, it's poor build quality.

Speaking as a mechanical engineer, we don't design things to be sloppy and poor feeling. This is a device used in your hand, every day.

Anyways, Google Play disagrees with you as well, because my replacement is on the way and the agent was extremely apologetic and sympathetic.
[Nexus 4 General] Richieboy67:
Well yes, the way describe it here is different than I little creak when you push on a single very small area.

If the build quality is so poor than why not get a refund? Are you saying the build quality is going top be better on one than another when they are all made the same assembly line? Or are you agreeing with me that perhaps it was not the build quality but more or less some lose fitting parts on a particular phone?

sent via xda premium with nexus 7 while waiting for my back ordered Nexus 4!
[Nexus 4 General] dale_cooper:
Did you watch my youtube videos - you can definitely hear it....

I'm in the camp that these are all going to creak, mine creaks much more easily now than it did when I made those videos...
[Nexus 4 General] Richieboy67:
Dude, I have watched so many videos at this point that I have no clue if I watched yours. I saw a single video where someone was trying top make the phone creak buy I could not hear it.

I will check it out though. Thanks much

sent via xda premium with nexus 7 while waiting for my back ordered Nexus 4!
[Nexus 4 General] eallan:
I'm only speaking about mine. I haven't even watched the other videos or anything.

I know that my device creaks across from the power button. I'm hoping that my replacement won't do the same. I don't get a refund because I like the device, hence why I bought it in the first place.

Just because they're all made on the same line doesn't mean they're all identical...
[Nexus 4 General] ugotproblemz:
solid here!
[Nexus 4 General] late8:
Mine makes a creaking noise just above the volume rocker on the matte plastic surround if you press it. My volume rocker is also loose. :( Annoying if you hold in the left hand.

I think many of these nitpick remarks are down to the hype and build up of the "first perfect android phone at a cheap price" and people now finding out its like any other. My s2 creaks like a *****, the s3 feels like a plastic bag FFS.

Real shame but if you replace you may end up with another problem. iPhone quality? - not yet. Mind you my ipad creaks at the back!
[Nexus 4 General] FallN:
Mine creaks pretty loudly on the matte black soft-touch plastic right above the volume rocker. It's annoying to say the least... Because I hear it every time I press the power button or press up on the volume rocker...

I wouldn't mind sending it in and getting a replacement but do they even have replacements in stock to ship to us?!? :confused:

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] sithian476:
Mine creaks quite a bit near the bottom - it is guaranteed to creak if I squeeze the glass near the bottom a bit or push on the plastic near the microUSB port. Luckily this isn't near an often-pressed button, but still very annoying at this point.

If any of you have had luck getting replacements (other than the one I saw post earlier), please let us know. Thanks!
[Nexus 4 General] Luxferro:
I haven't checked if mine creaks, cause I don't care.

The reason anyone has creaks is cause the glass back is glued to plastic back frame.

edit: you can check the tear down pics and see how it's put together to get an idea of what it looks like.
[Nexus 4 General] yym789:
The buttons are fine on mine though - no issues there.
[Nexus 4 General] eallan:
They do, or will soon at least.
[Nexus 4 General] cundiffr:
Mine creaks along the bottom, I noticed it the first time I plugged in the USB cable. My s3 creaked by the volume rocker. Other then that its a fantastic device. Just not as solid as my plastic galaxy nexus ?
[Nexus 4 General] AdamHart612:
No creaks anywhere on mine/fiance's after a week, and power/volume are just fine. Also have dropped mine 3 times, once on concrete from about ~3 feet, with absolutely no sign of damage. Still getting a case, but the glass seems strong and the surround took the drop without so much as a scrape. Other drops onto carpet didn't cause any damage.
[Nexus 4 General] Tomatoes8:
Wow! What kind of cracked out diet are you guys on? Plastic phones do not all creak period. In fact, most plastic products, like desktops and televisions for example, are built a heck of a lot better than aluminum products like the iPhone.

Where are you guys getting your GS2 and GS3s that creak?! Imagination ville? I work at a company where everyone has a GS2 and GS3 and they don't creak period.
[Nexus 4 General] ack154:
I'm assuming at some point you'll come back to this and realize this has nothing to do with the GS2 or GS3... and that the Nexus 4 isn't made of plastic (well, not the outside bits anyway).

Having said that, the OP found a creak... and keeps aggrevating it to make sure it's real? Which really only makes it worse? If you think it's an issue, call Google and see what they can do.
[Nexus 4 General] danepc83:
Me too

I'm also seeing this. If I grip the rubber edge near the power button and volume rocker and gently squeeze I can hear the creak. Then, if I press gently on the front glass near the earpiece it will creak. It won't creak again until the rubber edge is moved through a deliberate squeeze or through normal use. It is a vicious cycle.

EXTREMELY annoying once you realize it happens.
[Nexus 4 General] eallan:
Just FYI for everyone, my replacement does NOT creak where the other phone did.
[Nexus 4 General] ATnTdude:
Exchange it for a new one while you can. My N4 doesn't creak, or rattle, or have loose buttons or gaps. This thing is as well built as a Nexus One. Don't wait, because refurbs have a failure rate 4 times higher than new.
[Nexus 4 General] FatalityBoyZahy:
That's not true. It just depends on why the device was refurbished in the first place.
[Nexus 4 General] tysj:
Well I am getting a replacement device for this. It wasn't apparent the first few days, then it seemed like my phone was splitting apart from the back. Probably became the loudest phone or electronic device I've ever had in terms of creaking since pretty much anywhere I hold or grab the phone by made a very loud creak and plastic scream that was audible enough in a production facility when I pulled it out of my pocket. The whole back cover side with the power button looks like its separating from the chrome trim in addition to the spots above that volume rocker and power button that somehow became like invisible buttons do to the plastic frame separating from the body.

Anywho, called for an RMA on Wednesday and just got my shipment notice last night so apparently the process is really quick.
[Nexus 4 General] ludovicien:
I got a replacement N4 a week ago (battery issue) and all was fine until this evening when I noticed a loud creak emanating from the bottom left hand side. It feels like the side trim is pushing in a bit. Phone has not been dropped. Bit worried how it will be after a few months if this is what a week can do. Never worried about creaking with the nexus s but then again the back was removable. No excuse for creaking when the back plate is sealed.
[Nexus 4 General] Richieboy67:
I would love to see a video of your phone creaking so loudly you refer to it as a scream.

sent via xda premium with nexus 7 while waiting for my shiny new Nexus 4!
[Nexus 4 General] MattSkeet:
Omg . people don't have Anthony to do but complain.

This is $300 phone, not 700.

I wonder if Google would give it for free... People still would return it and probably asked for refund.

You want perfect quality, pay up and go for iPhone.
[Nexus 4 General] n1ggyn1ce:
the power button is too hard to push, my phone rattles, the tapered glass doesn't feel good in my palm when I hold it, I'm sure I could find a bunch of other faults...but other than that it's better than my nexus S :)
[Nexus 4 General] soulz:
2nd RMA still creaking :(
[Nexus 4 General] eallan:
I'm thinking they all do it. I'm going to take it apart and put something behind it
[Nexus 4 General] Richieboy67:
Maybe you should stop trying to find creaks and just use it like a phone...

I just got mine a couple days ago and it is perfect. Ofcourse I have used it normally and have not squeezed the phone all over looking for issues that are not even real issues.

I believe the build quality to be excellent and of you guys think the quality is so crappy then send your phones back for a refund. There are many others that will take out.

I just really cannot see where the complaints are coming from. I have been so happy.