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[Nexus 6P General] oxxshadow:
be sure to check the area around your volume rocker and power button, its usually that metal around that area that gets warped, rather than the whole phone bending.
[Nexus 6P General] Michalko5896:
no warp
[Nexus 6P General] [hfm]:
Mine is still straight as an arrow. Perfect in the button areas. Carrying it in my front pocket naked.

Sent from a 128th Legion Stormtrooper 6P
[Nexus 6P General] ShadowAngler:
Wow. What did you do? Mine is still in perfect shape after a month.
[Nexus 6P General] kipue:
Man, I'm so unsure about getting one now.

If people with bent phones really are honest about the phone being taken good care of, that's a little scarry.

I had the one+one with the yellowish tint and could not unsee it after someone pointed out the issue (I did not notice before), and I've got currently a N6 which had some reports of backplate becoming separated from the body. It's a little here on my phone (and another one I could check) but not too bad, still it's annoying to us people paying too much attention.

Now I need to think twice, but as a heavy XDA user, there really is no other option than this device.

Edit : on the other hand, we only hear from people with problems (not to diminish the sad story), and maybe most of the users do not have the issue, that's something to keep in mind :)
[Nexus 6P General] Abaddon:
I've got 3 6p's (2 for work) and my gf also has one. all of em has no bents till now. ?

edit: and oh, Not using any case or screen protector ?
[Nexus 6P General] Naveon:
I've had my 6P since early November, I have dropped it so many times, with and without a case even on concrete, I have kept it in tight pockets and lightly thrown it at walls to prove to people how strong it is, after all this all I have is a few nics at the bottom of the device near the charging port, my phone is still straight and shows no sign of bending at all,
[Nexus 6P General] kipue:
Yeah, thanks for those confirmation.

As usual, no device is perfect and we do not hear the voices of the satisfied people ?

Getting this anyhow, and will see.
[Nexus 6P General] murso74:
I bought mine knowing there was a issue bit figured babying it would be enough. It wasn't. The phone is great, my only other issue is that the finger print reader doesn't always work. But I can't help think that once the frame is compromised, there's a better chance for more damage later on. I may try and return the phone all together, which I really don't want to do because I love the damn camera
[Nexus 6P General] rmarcucci66:
I've been using mine since january 18 with an speck candyshell grip and today I realized that my beloved phone is bent in the same spot. Next step RMA.
[Nexus 6P General] jal3223:
Let us know if they give you any trouble. I'm curious to see how they are currently handing the situation.
[Nexus 6P General] WizeGuyDezignz:
I'm surprised more people aren't saying "next step RMA then Swappa". This phone obviously has an issue, case or not. It seems highly unlikely that it will last 6 months to a year, let alone 2 years.

Why deal with it? Is stock Android that necessary to people? If so, why not get a Moto X Pure or something like that?
[Nexus 6P General] cstrife999:
Yea facts the minority have issues and majority don't... So yea...

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Almost everyone on here with a problem will report it almost nobody without one will report it. Simple stats... Don't let these drama queens distract you...
[Nexus 6P General] Cleva1:
I've had three one Alum and two gold none have bent. There's gotta be some style of usage common behavior cause this issue for some users and not others
[Nexus 6P General] nds850:
I have seen a few videos on Youtube and I think it is interesting to see some people bending it without any force and some are not able to bend it at all.

As I mentioned before, mine isn't bent but I handle it very carefully after reading the posts here and I don't even carry it in my front pocket anymore.

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[Nexus 6P General] Gorgtech:
I think that the only way to prevent this phone from ever warping or bending is to use a really stiff and tough case. I use a modified Poetic Revolution case now and I´m confident that my phone won´t ever bend in it. The display however is already slightly warped while I used a Spigen Rugged Armor and really took care...

This device is not as rugged as it looks, sooner or later, all phones will bend or warp. A stiff case however which adds enough pressure from all sides and even covers the area above the volume and power buttons might prevent it from bending.

Just look at this if you need some sort of inspiration ;) http://xdaforums.com/nexus-6p/accessories/mod-ultra-rugged-poetic-revolution-t3307492
[Nexus 6P General] BarryH_GEG:
×

Back to the original subject. The only reason people are talking about other phones here is either because their 6P bent and they're looking for a Plan B or they're looking at options because they don't want to take a chance on the 6P.

As for the 6P it's a fine phone but flagship season is starting in two weeks. Then, like every previous year, 2015's devices will be surpassed by the next wave. And when the next Nexus phablet starts leaking in late summer the 6P will be just another once top spec phone that'll become a cheaper alternative to its replacement at the top of Google's food chain. All phones have their day in the sun for nine to twelve months and then they take a back seat to the new crop. In other words, the 6P is just another phone in the hundreds it followed and that will follow it.
[Nexus 6P General] wakers:
This is true but for a lot of people they need to own this phone for 2yrs I'm not confident it's going too last that long...
[Nexus 6P General] Gorgtech:
Like I said before, the Nexus 6P is a great device from a technical point of view. The main reason I wanted this device was because of my experience with fast updates from Google, as well as a good community when it comes to thinkering around with software ;) The Nexus 6P is a huge upgrade in terms of performance and usability in comparison to my old Nexus 5 (2013) phone but it has some serious flaws which have to be mentioned.

Sometimes you have to be "politically incorrect" and show the problems instead of denying them. From a mechanical point of view, this device is not as rugged as it seems and tends to warp or to bend. I always used my device in my front left pocket with a Spigen Rugged Armor case ( which is a great case btw. ) and nothing else inside but my phone slightly warped now. You really have to look very close to see that the display doesn´t lay 100% flat on the table and wobbles around.

I really didn´t add much pressure on it and I wear regular jeans, not the skinny type made for girls ;) Sooner or later, all Nexus 6P might bend or warp because of the way how the Aluminum back is stabilized with the whole device. The only way to prevent it from bending or warping might be to use a rugged case which will add enough pressure from all sides to the body ( especially the area above the volume and power buttons ) but this is not something everybody would like.

Some guys want to have a thin phone and don´t like cases at all...not even the thinnest TPU case. Others however, won´t care about the looks of the device and instead use a rugged and solid case like eg. a Poetic Revolution ( which is of the same caliber like eg. an Otterbox ). Such a rugged case will turn your phone into a brick but also protect it from drops.

I care more about the "specs" of my device and don´t mind using a huge and bulky case if this one makes sure that I can have some fun with my phone for at least 2 years. I´ve modified a Poetic Revolution case in a way which suits me the best and I think that now, my Nexus 6P won´t have the slightest chance of warping further or even bending. Let´s be honest, even without a case, this device is huge in comparison to other phones ;)
[Nexus 6P General] khizrs:
mine is dated as 14-01-16 and it has bent around the volume rocket, i managed to straighten it by hand but it still has the kink in the aluminium.
[Nexus 6P General] oxxshadow:
Wow that just confirms that most 6Ps will bend by there eventually. I already had 2 6Ps which bent there, both with different build dates. I saw someone on reddit mention that the Gold 6Ps might have been reinforced near the volume rocker, but I cannot say for certain.
[Nexus 6P General] dasunsrule32:
My phone is bending now. Just replaced my wife's phone 2x for the same issue. Disappointing...
[Nexus 6P General] Cleva1:
I carry my device in a pouch. The case I used was Spigen. Did not like the way it felt

... There's gotta be a common denominator as to why some people keep having a bent device and others don't.

.........
[Nexus 6P General] [hfm]:
I'm still waiting for mine to bend. Naked in front pocket. I've had to adjust it countless times getting in the car, putting shoes on, bending. So I've definitely stressed it. Dropped it on my hardwood floor once. It still looks pristine and straight. Shrug.

I still think the stress and compression from some cases might be the factor.

Sent from a 128th Legion Stormtrooper 6P
[Nexus 6P General] Magnum_Enforcer:
Thread cleaned.

On that note, keep the discussion civil and on-topic.

Cheers

Magnum_Enforcer

FSM
[Nexus 6P General] khizrs:
oh and mine is in the huawei case which puts absolutely no stress on the device itself.
[Nexus 6P General] Schl1ngel:
If my device gets bend anytime I will try to get a replacement which I am going to sell directly on ebay. I do not understand why people who already had two or three bent devices still go for the nexus 6p. I would be extremely pissed if my device would bend. Of course the software on the nexus is great, but I think the hardware part should always be way more important than software and a great software does not justify bad manufactured hardware.

You can already see that reports of users about their bending devices are increasing, not only on xda but also on other forums.
[Nexus 6P General] Soulfulgrey:
People need to relax a little and take a step back.

If you have a unit with defects, you have a unit with defects. That much is true. Get a replacement or a refund.

Everything else is baseless speculation.

I have worked in a phone store which sells all networks and all phones in the country. EVERY SINGLE TIME there is a new release of a major phone (yes iPhone included, if you have to ask), there will be returns because of dud units. There will also be complaints that the quality has gone down. My favourite was the scratched anodizing on the iPhone 5. People lost their mind.

The truth is, it's statistics. Quality control says you are allowed N duds per X units. Until you know N and X, or hundreds more people have the same problem (anecdotal but more relevant) then you are really just being alarmist or sensationalistic worse than the media.

If you have a dud, be annoyed. Be vexed. That's fine. But try to keep it in context and not give advice based on a small number of units. In science you call that "being the media."
[Nexus 6P General] Jonnyredcorn:
You have no idea how they treated their phones. I don't see any physical abuse to the phone. Honestly to even get that kind of bend it would have to be some sort of defect or issue with the quality of the material.

Lots of people who spent or are thinking of spending $600 on a phone that is showing hardware issues within the first week.

There is no reason for these guys to be lying. If I had a new Nexus 6P and mine showed problems like this I would post as well. Also the fact that this has at least 2 reported cases of the SAME EXACT issue so soon is proof that there is something going on with that area of the phone.

I am putting off ordering mine until I see how this plays out. I also remembered with my Nexus 5 I had waited several months to get it and when I finally did LG had made larger holes for the speaker grill allowing it to be louder, so this issue can and will hopefully be fixed in hardware revisions. I'm glad I have a good reason to wait now because I really am totally satisfied with my Nexus 5, and I told myself in moments of sobriety to use my Nexus 5 until it either dies or no longer gets official updates :)
[Nexus 6P General] TibinZ:
this is really sad about the design of this. fatal flaw wonder if they will do something about it
[Nexus 6P General] Splifff:
my stomach :<

Quoted from Nexus Build thread :(

This really hurts :(
[Nexus 6P General] Willdho:
Ya, but the replacement has been sent out with the quick help of a Google rep so its not bad, just got to wait a tiny longer, phone is super cool otherwise!
[Nexus 6P General] fix-this!:
The m9's material is pretty fragile too. Almost makes me want to stick to plastic built devices.
[Nexus 6P General] marcadam:
After seeing all of this discussion about bending I seriously think the android mobile industry should establish a bend test rating similar to IP rating.
[Nexus 6P General] bricky23:
Had the same thing happen with an iPhone 6. I had an urban armor case on it which was very tight. But I don't know if that is what caused it or not. Anyway I had many of them, but only happened to one.
[Nexus 6P General] thetonyclifton:
Wow, wow, wow, hey now, don't be coming around here with your fancy logic, perspective and proportionate responses ;)
[Nexus 6P General] macked:
Finally had an opportunity to get a better picture.
[Nexus 6P General] heleos:
That's a much better (or worse?) picture. What is the date of manufacture on your phone (you can get it from bootloader > barcodes), I'm wondering if it was a really early manufacture date
[Nexus 6P General] guru_urug:
I don't understand why none of the reviews mention this. Apparently some of them used their Review units for almost a month..
[Nexus 6P General] nrfitchett4:
Because they didn't have this problem? You have 1 guy who's case bent his phone and one guy who I can't see what he's complaining about. How many people on here have their phone? Mine has no separation or other flaws.
[Nexus 6P General] guru_urug:
Exactly! I am not convinced. I was being speculative, these seem to be one-off cases.
[Nexus 6P General] hello00:
reviewers get paid to lie
[Nexus 6P General] guru_urug:
All of them? Even some of the more Apple-biased sites gave positive reviews without mentioning any bend issues. And if there was any bending on the unit they used, wouldn't it be visible in their review videos/pics? (Assuming they show the same unit)

And if this is such a visible and widespread issue, would they consider sweeping this under the carpet for some money? Their credibility would take a much larger hit in the long term.
[Nexus 6P General] bobby janow:
My phone is flawless. I really can't fault the 2 people with defects, they just posted their experience. However, those jumping on a bandwagon with no problems of their own seem to me to be... well I don't know how to say it nicely so I won't say it at all. But I'm certainly not returning mine because 2 or 3 or 5 people got a lemon. Be thankful you can return it and get another. Then come back as one poster did, extolling the virtues of this great device.
[Nexus 6P General] TroyBoy30:
looks like the macrumours forum all over again. lol

im refusing delivery of mine, but simply because i decided i didnt need it
[Nexus 6P General] [hfm]:
Just RMA it already.

Sent from a phone that is not a 128GB Frost Nexus 6P
[Nexus 6P General] Batfink33:
It's obvious Huawei have used cheaper lower grade Aluminium. It is what it is, some of us will have problems and some won't. We'll just have to be careful with our phones.
[Nexus 6P General] Coderedpl:
Received my device in November if I remember correctly.

I've been using it in a case since then, (ringke) and today decided to check for any 'bending' and I have a very slight one, next to, towards the bottom of the volume key.

Probably won't try and RMA until it gets worse or I'm almost out of warranty.

Also, have any of you done an RMA via Huawei? Did you have to send your phone in first? Or did they send you one and then you send yours back?

Thanks
[Nexus 6P General] funziebear:
How in the world are u guys using your phones ? I've had mine for about a month in a spigen case and no bends or issues only thing that sucks is I can't screen shoot with the keys
[Nexus 6P General] warplane95:
Well, yesterday I was writting a text on my phone on the table and I noticed the phone was wobbling. I take a good look at it, and the metal arround the lower volume rocker is bent. wtf, I always take great care of my phone. (spigen case+ glass screen protector, loose fit jeans, drop once).

I have it since november.
[Nexus 6P General] BarryH_GEG:
There are at least a dozen people in this thread who posted their devices were "perfect" only to join the club later. The problem is the design not something affecting a subset of phones so they're all equally vulnerable. That's because bending has been reported in and out of cases, in and out of pockets, across all colors and sizes, with varying build dates, right after purchase and months later, and in every region the phone's sold in. The mystery is what pressure or actions have to occur to cause the phone's to bend. We may never know the answer to that. Twisting is probably more common but I don't think people care as much or even check because the phone's not disfigured.
[Nexus 6P General] xhawk29:
Just stopping in.

Bought a gold 6p this weekend. All is well.

Will report back if anything strange happens.
[Nexus 6P General] wendellc:
Returned mines to google with no issues. They would have sent me a new one but went for refund. I'll wait to see if this is addressed by Huawei in the next few months. I really like the phone but back to using a s6 edge for now. If and when the issue is fixed, I will repurchase.
[Nexus 6P General] xchasa:
I highly doubt the issue will be fixed. They will just keep sending new devices to those who RMA I'd say...

Its nearly Nexus 7 time so why bother going to all the trouble to retool and change the design? That costs way more than sending out refurbed devices.
[Nexus 6P General] WizeGuyDezignz:
Like xchasa said, they aren't gonna bother. Within a few months, the Nexus 7 will already have specs leaking and be close enough to release that the 6P will be history.

What you see is what you get with the 6P. They aren't gonna dump anymore money into it now. It's entering the "old" territory in the fast paced smartphone world.
[Nexus 6P General] Cleva1:
Huawei only offers you to send in the device they will "repair" if they can or send out a replacement. Expect to be without your device for at least twenty days
[Nexus 6P General] zmeflyby:
gold n6p no bending so far. it has been about a week and 1/2. Will check again on sunday
[Nexus 6P General] Coderedpl:
Well hopefully I won't need that option as I have no backup device =/
[Nexus 6P General] wakers:
When I spoke to Huawei UK and told them my phone was bent they said in no uncertain terms it would not be covered under warranty and I would be made to pay if I sent it back to them, they also said they've never heard of another issue with a bent 6p, thankfully carphone warehouse swapped it on the spot... So from UK based perspective don't expect much support from the manufacturer or so it seems
[Nexus 6P General] z06mike:
I have a Frost 128gb and just realized mine is bent right in line with the power key. I haven't dropped, mistreated or used the phone in skinny jeans. I've taken very good care of it, but it just shows the aluminum on this phone is very weak. :(
[Nexus 6P General] rest0ck:
Damn I really should have read trough xda before buying this phone. I didn't need it or anything I just .. I don't know.. I'm scared now.
[Nexus 6P General] murso74:
Is there anyone whose phone bent that didn't swap it? Did the issue get worse
[Nexus 6P General] oxxshadow:
whats your build date?

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would you return it now if you could?
[Nexus 6P General] Bounty44:
I haven't swapped as I was fearful of getting a refurb if I filed for an RMA. My bend isn't any worse than when I discovered it and posted on here about a month ago.
[Nexus 6P General] Cleva1:
Scared seems a bit drastic lol it's just a cellphone.......
[Nexus 6P General] junglizste:
I had one. It bent for literally no reason after about a month and then the screen cracked due to the bend. I am a 34yo dude with a desk job who wears non-tight pants and keeps phone in jacket or front pants pocket. The only thing I can remotely attribute the bend to is removing cases. It took calls to 3 different google CSRs to give me a new phone on warranty. The first two guys kinda told me it was my fault and maybe I could call back when Hauwei was open and see what they could do. The last guy was like "oh yeah it bent, what is your order number and I'll email you a link to get a new phone."

I got the new phone and sold it on Amazon before even opening it. It was great until it bent. I'm on a Moto X Style and I'm really missing the OLED screen and that amazing camera.
[Nexus 6P General] MrDowntown12:
Had mine since November. No case, no screen cover, dropped it on tile about 3 or 4 times so far.

No bends, no cracks, only the smallest scuffs on edges. This phone is high quality imo. I can see how due to the size it may get bent but all the "bent for LITERALLY NO REASON!" posts crack me up.

Anyways for those keeping count, my phone is straight.
[Nexus 6P General] wakers:
Dude you've been lucky and I've seen at least 10 previous posts like this for the person then to say buggar mines bent, hopefully not but to dismiss others people's experiences because you haven't yet, yeah way to go dude...
[Nexus 6P General] habs101:
high quality it is not.

it has a weak area as many many many posts have suggested .
[Nexus 6P General] Michalko5896:
Still not bend - no case or protective glass.. Just few scratches on sides from drops.. Perfectly straight..
[Nexus 6P General] Matrix_19:
My 6p is defect... No spontaneous bending after 3 months. why is it taking so long? Some people here are sure they will all bend sooner or later but I'm sure no more than 1%will have this issue with a standard usage.
[Nexus 6P General] Gizmoe:
Yota?..
[Nexus 6P General] WizeGuyDezignz:
Yoda?... :p
[Nexus 6P General] riz157:
I must admit the phone feels flimsy and cheap whether it is or not is another matter entirely. Build quality looks solid and premium but that illusion is very quickly shattered once in the hand. Bit disappointing.
[Nexus 6P General] murso74:
I think more likely than taking the case on and off, is likely that you leaned up against something while the phone was on your pocket. Which isn't something that should happen. Anyway, I'm probably going to RMA if I can't get a refund outright, and go back to my 2nd gen moto x for now. Really wish there was something comparable to the 6p out... But the new moto phones just don't do it for me
[Nexus 6P General] warplane95:
Had mine since november (Frost 128gb), drop it once, always loose pants, bent since a week. the phone is always on my desk or my backpack. so bent for no reason. all of the 6p phone will bend sooner or later.
[Nexus 6P General] Ulver:
I'm still waiting for mine to bend! No luck yet.
[Nexus 6P General] murso74:
I'm wondering if people are confused about what we mean by bend. It's not like the phone is shaped like the letter C, but there's a slight warp or bump near the power and it volume buttons that just seems to appear. Basically once this happens, the structure of the phone is compromised. All the tension that is put on the phone after that will probably be directed towards the screen.
[Nexus 6P General] Gorgtech:
One thing is for sure, I won´t touch any Huawei devices again. I hope that the next Nexus 2016 and 2017 devices will be manufactured by a better company. I will live with my slightly warped device though and maybe RMA it only short before my warranty runs out.
[Nexus 6P General] warplane95:
same thing here, i'll ask for a RMA in september.
[Nexus 6P General] android4life92:
Rumours is HTC will mskr the next ones