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[Moto 360] charesa39:
When I saw the plastic inserts on the metal band Moto 360, I got excited because I thought Moto had finally rectified the issue with the potential cracking back. I was hoping/assuming that it would be a softer plastic insert to absorb some of the pressure put on it by the metal band. Well, if you take a look at the attached pics, you will see that, unfortunately, I was wrong. The plastic is VERY brittle. I was wearing the watch when I tilted my wrist reaching for something and heard a snap/pop sound. I thought for sure the back just cracked, but it had not. Instead the part of the plastic insert that sits between the band and the back completely snapped off. Now, (it's kind of hard to tell but) it looks like the metal is now pushing up against the back. It's obvious that metal beats plastic as evidenced by the fate of the insert. So I'd imagine it's only a very short matter of time before the back cracks. Oh, and this happened LESS THAN 24 HOURS after purchasing the watch. I'm wondering if maybe the insert may have been slightly cracked to begin with because the other one seems fine. Also, this is already my SECOND metal 360, as the first had what was either a tiny bubble or some sort of reflective debris under the screen.

Has anybody else had this issue with the inserts? I'm wondering if I should exchange it, or just get a refund and wait for the 2nd gen Moto 360. Other than this issue, I REALLY LOVE this watch, which is why I'm struggling with returning it.

FULL DISCLOSURE: I do have tiny, girly-man wrists, and I wear the watch somewhat loose as I like to wear my watches lower on my wrist (closer to my hand, pretty much resting on it).

Pictures:

1) Pic of broken insert

2) Pic of other side still intact

3) Profile shot to see the difference when hanging. Can see the broken side resting against the back.
[Moto 360] dottat:
Wow... Just wow is all I have to say.

Premium materials. Hyped for ever.

Think I'm just gonna stick with my leather for now and remember this going forward.
[Moto 360] garymaurizi:
Mine just snapped, same thing. No way in * am i going to send this back and wait four months for a replacement that will most likely have dead pixels or other issues after the h**l ive been through getting this one shipped to me from them the first time and all the cracked backs for other people with OEM bands that are leather. If they refuse to send me replacement plastic links at no cost free expedited shipping I'm going to file every consumer fraud report on them that exists after the bs they are putting me and others through with the nexus 6.
[Moto 360] garymaurizi:
I just want to add, that after being passed around alot more online chat support people who were "in the wrong department to assist me" and being hung up on a few times I finally found my way to the moto360 forum on motorola.com's official website.

I posted my problem there and I was actually able to get some real help from people that knew what I was talking about, and it seems like this issue is going to be passed up the food chain so that hopefully I and others in the future who break this plastic protector peice do not have to do a full rma return procedure.

Nothing has come of it yet, but it sounds promising, I will update when further progress is made.
[Moto 360] charesa39:
Yeah. I decided to return mine and not even bother with an exchange. I don't want to have to worry about RMAing it every month for a cracked back, especially since it appears to be a lottery on whether you get a good unit or not. Since I LOVED having an Android Wear device, I knew I'd miss having one. So I lucked out and picked up a LG G Watch for $80 + a $50 Google Play credit from Best Buy yesterday (so probably cost me like $40 after selling the code for like $40). Yeah, it's not as pretty as the Moto 360 is, but that price was too good to pass up. Hopefully, it should get me by until they fix the issue or come out with the 2nd gen 360. Having notifications at a glance is so much more convenient than I ever thought it would be. Good luck to you and everyone waiting for them to rectify the issue. I really do hope Moto get their act together for you guys.
[Moto 360] TriumphGuy:
My watch had the black plastic piece break as well after two weeks. Of course it happened after the two week best buy return period. The black piece is still installed, just had a few pieces break off. I figure I'll wait a week or two for a Motorola response.
[Moto 360] johnomaz:
I'm on my 2nd watch. Bought it from BestBuy and got the 2 year replacement too. They took the first one back because of the cracked back. It was a full semicircle from each side of the band. I googled a bit and found Moto saying its a warranty issue for cracking backs. I'm extra cautious now with mine. Even if its not an issue and no one ever sees it, I know the crack is there. I have about 21 months still of replacements from BestBuy. My bet is that a new model will be out within 2 years and eventually I'll get store credit towards a new one.
[Moto 360] jarsh92:
One of my little black spacers just cracked too. Only been wearing the watch since Christmas. Any updates on the people just trying to get this one piece replaced?

Ill have to try to contact moto when I get off of work today.
[Moto 360] agentaaron:
I received my 360 for Christmas from my wife (silver metal band)...the day after Christmas, I felt something poking my wrist while wearing the watch...one of the black spacers was cracked and had a sharp point on it.

I had tried going the route of chat help and calling the support number...

Every rep I spoke to (about 5) was telling me that they do not make these spacers for individual replacement. I would have to send my watch in to have it repaired...or I could purchase a new band and it would come with the new spacers. I told them that this was absolutely unacceptable to me.

...I went to Twitter and asked for help with this issue...that afternoon I received a response from them asking for my name and information. I was told that someone would be in touch with me soon (which I was expecting the run around again). To my surprise, when I came home from work the next day...there was a fedex envelope for me containing 4 spacers.

Needless to say, the sharp piece ended up falling off but the band still feels pretty solid. I have opted to hold off on replacing it until I actually need one, but I'm grateful that they were able to replace it (and send me a few extras just in case).

Help is out there...just have to go to a public audience to get it

I have questions about the help you get from the Moto chat...one rep was telling me that they do not use any plastic on the metal band version, that I must have purchased a different device or a counterfeit and that I would have to go to a local jeweler for help fixing my watch.
[Moto 360] jarsh92:
Glad you got replacements. I'm going to try the twitter route. Which twitter account did you contact? [MENTION=1142255]motorolas[/MENTION]upport ?
[Moto 360] flashallthetime:
Well after reading about all the cracked backs due to the steel bands I have decided on remains with my leather band.

The design of the 360 is fantastic look wise but has an inherently bad flaw due to the position of the band and pin locations. Yes there is a design flaw.

I have had other Moto products, I had a Moto x first generation and very familiar with moto's design flaws. The Moto x had a Kevlar back which cracked and yes mine did crack in around the volume and power buttons.

I guess sometimes beautiful designs don't always work as planned.

I do think Moto has and will improve upon their next generation Moto 360 or design pin attachments that sits tight in the band slot.

If I had the right tools or time I could easily design an attachment that would prevent the steel band from cracking the plastic back.
[Moto 360] agentaaron:
Like this https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1183644800/steelconnect-m-adapters-for-moto360-smartwatch

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Thats the one :)
[Moto 360] flashallthetime:
I

Pretty close, although I would prefer if that extension pin would be fixed. I would have also preferred if screws would be used rather than the typical expansion wrist band pins, this would allow for much easier and user friendly customization
[Moto 360] jarsh92:
Just and update. Going the twitter route worked out well. Received two plastic spacers today priority through FedEx. All I had to really do was send a pic in an email.

I did go ahead and order the m180 from steelconnect for when these spacers break. Might have to get another band as the moto band probably won't look right with it. Will have to wait and see.

Overall I was impressed with the moto support I had through twitter/email.
[Moto 360] rdlm17:
Congratulations on getting some help through twitter! What users helped you out in receiving your information?
[Moto 360] ad78:
call this 1-800-734-5870

they are aware. they are sending me a pair and i requested if possible to give me 4pcs and they said yes.
[Moto 360] ShadowVlican:
i hope the plastic on my black metal band doesn't give out :(

since i'm in Canada, i'm not sure i'll receive the same level of support :(
[Moto 360] TabGuy:
I guess it pays to have a big wrist. I've had my 360 since September with a bunch of different bands both metal and leather with no cracked back. But, with a big wrist the band leaves the watch perpendicular to the housing and doesn't touch the back.
[Moto 360] deltatux:
If you wear your watch literally on your wrist where your joint moves, then this will be the reason why you were able to break the plastic inserts. By wearing it on my arm, no matter how far I bend my wrist naturally, it doesn't cause any pressure that could break the plastic inserts or the back.

It's likely how you're wearing the watch that's the cause.

deltatux
[Moto 360] vansmack:
I used to agree with this, as my first one cracked with the leather and the Pebble Steel bands and I have skinny wrists. They cracked the back in the first month.

I'm now on month 4, almost 5 with my Official Moto Steel band and there's not even a mark, though I wear it the same way. My plastic pieces are also not banged up in the slightest. I think they've made improvements here...
[Moto 360] wilsonliang777:
The plastic spacer on my matel band mote 360 broke just after 4 weeks of use. I used Motorola live chat and the guy wanted to charge me for the parts. I had to educate him about Motorola repair policy. I had to do the samething with my first moto 360 (crack back). I am very disappointed. My 4 week old moto 360 is currently for sale on craigslist. I should had kept my Samsung live. I will give the lg watch r a try.
[Moto 360] ad78:
Just updating my report here. Unfortunately they don't have the spacer. Now they gave me FedEx label to send just the watch. And they will give me a brand new one in box.

In sent mine yesterday and tracking it they got it overnight. I'm hoping same fast shipping onnthe new one.
[Moto 360] crazietj:
Any update on the new watch? I haven't had mine for 2 weeks yet and mine broke today. I called moto about it and they want me to send mine back. I'm worried that it will do the same thing.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bpow7:
Hi there,

I have purchased a rooted Note 3 N900A. I am moving to the UK from Canada and I plan on using this phone there. I have heard that by unlocking it in Canada does not mean it will work with a EU or UK SIM card. Is there anyway that I can unlock this phone so I am able to use it under a UK carrier?

Thank you!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] urs71:
Try region lock away
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cerv3r:
I'm trying to play my games on my tv.

I bought a Moga controller and i'd like to play while watching the TV instead of my phone screen.

There seems to be a 1.5 second lag between my phone and the TV making it unplayable

Is there any other solution that would be an instant image transfer?

Whats WiFi direct for since there is Screen Mirroring?

I have a Samsung F6300
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] devynbf:
At this point in time, even with Chromecast Screen Mirroring being in beta stages, there isn't a way to make it faster.

Until Google/Chromecast/Samsung develop the heck out of the software, it's the best we got.

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WiFi Direct is for filesharing over a WiFi connection, kind of like DLNA.

The fastest way I can think of is probably getting an HDMI MHL adapter off of Amazon. It will not be instant but it'll be faster than wireless mirroring.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cerv3r:
Thanks! This sucks.. I wanted to play emulators on my tv. It's worthless now.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] devynbf:
That's exactly what I do with the MHL cord, play emulators. It works a lot better than wireless screen mirroring. Here is the one I have: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1061799433/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_fnwDub0832NDW

Like I said, it's not instantaneous, but it's actually pretty close. 10x better than wireless.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darekz:
Also older smart dock from Note 2 works great via hdmi. I think there is small delay because bluetooth too. When used with smart dock you can plug in usb mouse and this way phone screen will be disabled and further increase game performance. There will be no need to draw two screens: 2k for phone and 1080p scaled version for tv. Without mouse both screens will be on.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MarkP80nj:
I got the Samsung mhl cord at 50% off by registering my note 4.

Works perfect with my emulators, and you can charge your phone while you play.

You'll still run out of battery, but it will help a bit.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RiverCity.45:
I regulaly play Dead Trigger 2 using an MHL/HDMI adapter without any problem. If there is a delay, it doesn't interfere with game play. Wifi direct--that's another story.

Sent telepathically
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Red-Devil1894:
This happens when I focus on an object with the flash enabled .after taking the picture when it again auto focuses it gives a crackling sound and freezes and soon after the phone reboots itself .

This is so frustrating. Lollipop has arrived but still this bug is living .
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oczy94:
I have this problem too. This is Google Camera bug.You have to Install other camera app from google play, ex. Camera FV-5.

Sorry for my english :)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arkangel72:
That's strange.. I don't have it.. But keep me posted
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ajxx16:
My wife's N4 has this exact same issue, I was able to reproduce the issue while running logcat and nothing really popped out at me. I'm going to be looking further into it.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] collinjm01:
The phone is unlocked, S-Off, rooted(rom TBD).

So obviously i have all my stuff on here and i want to completely wipe everthing

but a factory reset doesn't really get rid of EVEYTHING that's personal.

I wanna leave all the Rom/Rooted stuff on the phone but i need to

make sure everything else that's personal is gone.

best way?

with a new ROM...?

Thanks
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] collinjm01:
I know what website to use, im just trying to hear the best way to

make sure there is nothing left from personal stuff on the 'internal storage'
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Uzephi:
Run the ruu.zip dottat made, it wipes the internal clean when ruu completes. The decrypted zip is pre rooted.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] dottat:
I can help you via team viewer if you need a hand through the process. Just remember not to turn s on until everything else looks good.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] disconnecktie:
You can do that. Backup the internal sd card of course, wipe and flash a new ROM and then reformat the SD card in recovery.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] TonyStark R.I.P.:
[MENTION=2857646]collinjm01[/MENTION]

Your OP has been re-worded and title changed. While you are not trying to break rule 7 here, certain words will draw attention to the moderating group. Please be advised for future reference.

Thank you
[Galaxy Note 3 General] tmhiott:
Had a friend record a video and I produced it, just in case anyone is on the fence about upgrading or is trying to decide if the price jump is worth it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBDR-jqLTf8
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mauber:
Hello, I'm kind of a noob on these things but here we go:

My Razr is stuck on the red Motorola logo (the boot animation when you turn on the phone) I believe this is what you call "bricked" (?).

I found out some methods here about downloading an XML file and replacing it but where can I find this file? And where do I need to replace it, it is on the firmware file, right? I wanted to get a USA firmware because in my country (Mexico) the KitKat update hasn't been liberated for us and I want to be able to update it.

A friend told me that if I put a firmware from USA it would ask me to update but to do this I need to unlock the bootloader.

I saw a tutorial on unlocking it with Motopocalypse but to do this I need to put the phone on Debugging Mode and I can't do that since my phone is bricked.

Is there a way to unbrick my phone and being able to install KitKat?

If not, of course my priority is to just unbrick it asap regardless if it is with KitKat or JB :/

Thank you so much in advance.
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] killrhythm09:
First, you need to tell us exactly what you did that "bricked" it. And I say "bricked" because if you can get to the Motorola logo, it probably isn't really bricked.

Either way, your friend's advice sounds like a bad idea to me. The US firmware is meant for the xt926, which uses Verizon's network. You should either wait for firmware to be released in your region or use a custom ROM (something you can do if you end up unlocking the bootloader).
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DorianX:
Do the same: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=57063750 doesn't care if your device is "bricked"
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mauber:
When I turn it on it is stuck on the red Motorola logo, it goes like that for hours until battery is dead.

I can go into the bootloader options (when you press vol +/- and power) and I have tried wiping all the data to factory settings but the result is the same.

Sorry if I'm using the wrong terminology.
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mauber:
Can I do that even if I have never unlocked my bootloader?
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mauber:
Update:

I tried flashing with my carrier firmware and deleting the proper lines on the .xml file, then opened with RSD but it shows:

"Failed flashing process 14/21 flash boot "boot_signed" -> Phone returned FAIL"

And on the Fastboot manu on the phone it shows:

"Partition (boot) Security Version Downgraded"

"preflash validation failed for boot"

Please help me :(
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DorianX:
If you never upgraded to KK you don't need to have unlocked bootloader, but why don't you unlock your bootloader? I see only benefits with.
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mauber:
Is not that I don't want to, it is that I can't. I'm having trouble flashing the firmware.
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DorianX:
Just follow the tutorial http://www.grupoandroid.com/topic/71673-instalar-un-firmware-por-fastboot-en-imágenes/ and use Claro Puerto Rico firmware, then take the OTA
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mauber:
I did but it got stuck on the "boot_signed" step (RSD lite), deleting that line on the XML file and then it showed the "system_signed" step error, deleted that line on the XML and it apparently flashed successfully but the phone is back to where it was before, stuck on the red Motorola logo boot animation.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] tmhiott:
Had a friend record a video and I produced it, just in case anyone is on the fence about upgrading or is trying to decide if the price jump is worth it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBDR-jqLTf8
[Galaxy Note 4 General] jetbruceli:
Had the note 3 and sold it due to its proximity sensor not working. Wish I hadn't. Have the note 4 now and love it. To be honest the only real difference to me is the new build quality. Less plastic and more metal.

The note 3 seemed just as fast and great. I would have bought another note 3 but they were selling only 100 euros less than the note 4
[Galaxy Note 4 General] anergos13:
Some it was better in note 3...note 4 is needed updates asap
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Patosbuddy:
I have all the Samsung Note.

The difference for me between a Note 3 and 4 is all speed and screen.

I'm so happy with the upgrade and I must say I didn't expect to be so impressed about the difference.

So satisfied, but battery is hopelessly bad .

Like Note 1 and 2 the battery drain is ridiculous.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] @rbiter:
Probably just needed canned air and blew it out.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] babak:
I had note3 and now note 4, but I think it will be my last samsung, no root no party.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] jetbruceli:
No the sensor was not installed properly and since the device was rooted the knox was tripped. So warranty no go!
[Galaxy Note 4 General] sohebq:
I always rushed in upgrading Samusng phones like I bought note 2 and note 3 brand new after few days of launch but not any more. I believe the price difference is not worth spending as of now so I am waiting for price to go down.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Richh3nson:
I got my upgrade yesterday from note 3 to note 4 and apart from the build quality and the camera there doesnt seem to be that much of a difference if im honest.

i use it for work and was a little disappointed that knox was not available on the 910f model yet, i also tried my knox but that doesn't work on this model at the moment either.

apart from that it's all good ☺
[Galaxy Note 4 General] aldrighi:
It's not a 'shut up and take my money'

It's like a 'go back to the labs'

note edge looks more attractive. if it has borders on 4 edges I would say 'shut up and take my money'

I'll hold my N3 for a while. the gap prices are short in my country.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Pat.:
I'm sure Samsung know that metal is less than ideal on a phone, it's a stupid fad.

Note 4 has sharp edges too. It also has that bevelled edge to the glass which is great if you run without a protector but terrible if you do I hated the 2 for that.

Definitely not moving from the 3 to a sharp edged phone, my 4 upgrade in January will most likely get sold immediately.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] bat0nas:
Really 910F doesn't support MyKnox app?

Is this temporary? Or F doesn't include any knox chips or whatever?

Still testing knox on my 910C and seems that it's pretty nice feature.

Sent from my SM-N910C
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Richh3nson:
I've managed to get it working after some manual setup. It threw me as 910f was missing the knox website but that should be changed soon.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] mcreego:
I'm so sorry for You but even if Knox was tripped You can ask for a repair in warranty if You live in Europe. I'm a consumer lawyer and for my clients I always get warranty service from Samsung even if they try to refuse the reparations.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Sublation:
I am decided to stay on note 3. Then....
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Ce:
My experience with the Note 4 is almost the opposite, apart from the screen. Battery life on my Note 4 is very good, at the end of the evening always between 30 and 40% left.

Speed of the device is a different story, stutters all over the place. Totally random, while switching launcher pages, scrolling through calendar or contacts (appr. 120 contacts) and other apps with "list view". My Note is 100% stock.

Not to forget, the fingerprintscanner is an annoying piece of hardware. Having my right thumb fingerprint registered 3 times I always have to swipe more than once/twice in order to unlock.

I'm absolutely not happy with the "update"!!