Something loose in my iPhone 4

s8film40 · Jun 24, 2010, 05:41 PM

Just got my iPhone 4, and it's great. Been trying lots of things out and came across an app that updated when shaking. When I shook the phone I could clearly hear something rattle inside. I kept shaking it to see if I could figure out what was loose checked all the buttons and didn't seem to be them. Then I noticed after a little shaking it said "NO SIM" so I thought this must be it. I took the sim card out and shook again and it still rattled so it doesn't seem to be the sim. Everything seems to be working fine. I set up a Genius appointment for Tuesday to see if they know what it is if it will be an issue. Anyone else seen this?

s8film40 · Jun 25, 2010, 10:24 AM

So Iv'e realized the only hardware I haven't tested is the gyro. Is there a way or an app (free) that I can use to determine if my gyro is working correctly? Maybe that is whats loose?

ColeHarris · Jun 27, 2010, 05:16 PM

So I've been loving my iPhone 4 haven't had any problems with it until just recently. I picked it up and noticed a rattling sound inside the phone as if a small part was loose. I looked the issue up but couldn't seem to find a solid answer, some people say it's normal some say to return the phone. All I know is it's annoying and ive never had a phone do that that before. So should I return it or is this just normal, or can it easily be fixed? Thanks in advance!

Abarth1200 · Jun 27, 2010, 05:20 PM

I just noticed the same little rattle... thanks!

Its sounds like a HDD needle rattling (are iphones are using SSD now)

Ron21 · Jun 27, 2010, 05:21 PM

it's probably the accelerometer or gyroscope, nothing to worry about.

pullfocus · Jun 27, 2010, 05:25 PM

It's the magic within the device.

master-ceo · Jun 27, 2010, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abarth1200

(are iphones are using SSD now)

since the 1st gen

iPadztr · Jun 27, 2010, 05:40 PM

Im glad I'm not the only one who had experience this...

ColeHarris · Jun 27, 2010, 05:46 PM

Hewww thanks guys I was having a panic attack there for a sec, glad it's not just my iPhone! Still it's rather annoying...

ironbutterflies · 10:21 AM

If you own an iPhone 4 (and have not dropped it or opened or anything of the sort yet), can you please do me a favor and go somewhere quiet, put the top of the phone next to your ear....and shake it.

Tell me your results.

I hear a small rattling sound, not sure if its a loose part inside or if its part of some gyroscope. I discovered this last night when I simply shook my iPhone to shuffle a song. I have also read others on here who may have had this problem.

Thanks everyone !

Tino04 · Jun 29, 2010, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ironbutterflies

If you own an iPhone 4 (and have not dropped it or opened or anything of the sort yet), can you please do me a favor and go somewhere quiet, put the top of the phone next to your ear....and shake it.

Tell me your results.

I hear a small rattling sound, not sure if its a loose part inside or if its part of some gyroscope. I discovered this last night when I simply shook my iPhone to shuffle a song. I have also read others on here who may have had this problem.

Thanks everyone !

It's the gyro or accelerometer

Ferris23 · Jun 29, 2010, 10:18 AM

No but my car does.

mattydee87 · Jun 29, 2010, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tino04

It's the gyro or accelerometer

Are you sure? Mine doesn't make a peep

alejovh1 · Jun 29, 2010, 10:20 AM

yep, it's the power button. It doesn't look loose, just something on the inside

ironbutterflies · Jun 29, 2010, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alejovh1

yep, it's the power button. It doesn't look loose, just something on the inside

yes it sounds like its coming from that exact area

roland.g · Jun 29, 2010, 10:21 AM

It is a built in Labyrinth game.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:La...of_Failure.jpg

If you can get the ball bearing to come out of the speaker hole, you get a prize.

alejovh1 · Jun 29, 2010, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ironbutterflies

yes it sounds like its coming from that exact area

I'm not sure it's a problem, maybe a trip to the genius bar just to be safe?

Tino04 · Jun 29, 2010, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattydee87

Are you sure? Mine doesn't make a peep

Maybe I'm wrong, it's happened before

I don't mind, it's not going to annoy me to be honest

elephunkman · Jun 29, 2010, 10:30 AM

I experience the problem. But nothing to get worried over.

s8film40 · 10:32 AM

It is definitely not the button making the noise. My genius appointment is in a few hours. We'll see what they say.

sparkomatic · Jun 29, 2010, 10:33 AM

Mine doesn't make noise when I shake it. I have noticed that when I place it on a table, I think the silent switch makes a small little noise but it's nothing I'd worry about.

btownguy · Jun 29, 2010, 10:33 AM

It's the autofocus in the camera. It's designed that way. Same thread came up with the 3GS was released. Nothing to see here, move along.

s8film40 · Jun 29, 2010, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by btownguy

It's the autofocus in the camera. It's designed that way. Same thread came up with the 3GS was released. Nothing to see here, move along.

Then why does it only do this with a few iPhones? I have tried with others and it doesn't do it.

Bosep · Jun 29, 2010, 10:35 AM

Never owned a phone with camera before?

It's the autofocus that's making the rattling sound, same on all af cellphone cameras

It's also why you experience the sound coming from the "standby button".

Storm Shadow · Jun 29, 2010, 10:35 AM

Ha, I would love to see how Jonny I've could fit a mechanical gyro in the iPhone 4!!

The gyro is a solid-state chip like those used in a Segway or any modern aircraft so there is no more chance of that being loose or rattling than any other piece of silicone in the iPhone.

Jun 24, 2010, 05:41 PM	#1
s8film40 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2007	Something loose in my iPhone 4 Just got my iPhone 4, and it's great. Been trying lots of things out and came across an app that updated when shaking. When I shook the phone I could clearly hear something rattle inside. I kept shaking it to see if I could figure out what was loose checked all the buttons and didn't seem to be them. Then I noticed after a little shaking it said "NO SIM" so I thought this must be it. I took the sim card out and shook again and it still rattled so it doesn't seem to be the sim. Everything seems to be working fine. I set up a Genius appointment for Tuesday to see if they know what it is if it will be an issue. Anyone else seen this?
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Jun 27, 2010, 05:16 PM	#3
ColeHarris macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2010	[MERGED] The 'rattling sound inside iP4' thread So I've been loving my iPhone 4 haven't had any problems with it until just recently. I picked it up and noticed a rattling sound inside the phone as if a small part was loose. I looked the issue up but couldn't seem to find a solid answer, some people say it's normal some say to return the phone. All I know is it's annoying and ive never had a phone do that that before. So should I return it or is this just normal, or can it easily be fixed? Thanks in advance!
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Jun 27, 2010, 05:25 PM	#6
pullfocus macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2009	It's the magic within the device. __________________ Yes, I own some stuff.
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Jun 29, 2010, 10:13 AM	#10
ironbutterflies macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2010	Does your phone make a rattling sound? - Poll If you own an iPhone 4 (and have not dropped it or opened or anything of the sort yet), can you please do me a favor and go somewhere quiet, put the top of the phone next to your ear....and shake it. Tell me your results. I hear a small rattling sound, not sure if its a loose part inside or if its part of some gyroscope. I discovered this last night when I simply shook my iPhone to shuffle a song. I have also read others on here who may have had this problem. Thanks everyone ! Last edited by ironbutterflies; Jun 29, 2010 at 10:21 AM.
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Jun 29, 2010, 10:21 AM	#16
roland.g macrumors 601 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: One mile up and soaring	It is a built in Labyrinth game. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:La...of_Failure.jpg If you can get the ball bearing to come out of the speaker hole, you get a prize. __________________ I know this because Tyler knows this. You are not a beautiful snowflake. You are the same decaying matter as everything else.
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Jun 25, 2010, 10:24 AM	#2
s8film40 Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2007	So Iv'e realized the only hardware I haven't tested is the gyro. Is there a way or an app (free) that I can use to determine if my gyro is working correctly? Maybe that is whats loose?
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Jun 27, 2010, 05:20 PM	#4
Abarth1200 macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2010	I just noticed the same little rattle... thanks! Its sounds like a HDD needle rattling (are iphones are using SSD now)
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Jun 27, 2010, 05:21 PM	#5
Ron21 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2007	it's probably the accelerometer or gyroscope, nothing to worry about.
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Jun 27, 2010, 05:40 PM	#8
iPadztr macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tracy/WalnutCreek, Ca	Im glad I'm not the only one who had experience this...
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Jun 27, 2010, 05:46 PM	#9
ColeHarris macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2010	Hewww thanks guys I was having a panic attack there for a sec, glad it's not just my iPhone! Still it's rather annoying...
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Jun 29, 2010, 10:18 AM	#12
Ferris23 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Sep 2007	No but my car does.
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Jun 29, 2010, 10:20 AM	#14
alejovh1 macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2008	yep, it's the power button. It doesn't look loose, just something on the inside
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Jun 29, 2010, 10:30 AM	#19
elephunkman Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston	I experience the problem. But nothing to get worried over.
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Jun 29, 2010, 10:32 AM	#20
s8film40 Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2007	It is definitely not the button making the noise. My genius appointment is in a few hours. We'll see what they say. Last edited by annk; Jul 14, 2010 at 10:32 AM. Reason: Clean-up after thread merge
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Jun 29, 2010, 10:33 AM	#21
sparkomatic macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Orange County, CA	Mine doesn't make noise when I shake it. I have noticed that when I place it on a table, I think the silent switch makes a small little noise but it's nothing I'd worry about. __________________ Brandon 15" MacBook Pro 2.53GHz i5, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD Hi-Res Mac mini 2.3GHz i5 Core 32GB Black iPad mini White Samsung Galaxy S3
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Jun 29, 2010, 10:33 AM	#22
btownguy macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2009	It's the autofocus in the camera. It's designed that way. Same thread came up with the 3GS was released. Nothing to see here, move along.
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Jun 29, 2010, 10:35 AM	#24
Bosep macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2008	Never owned a phone with camera before? It's the autofocus that's making the rattling sound, same on all af cellphone cameras It's also why you experience the sound coming from the "standby button".
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Jun 29, 2010, 10:35 AM	#25
Storm Shadow macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2008	Ha, I would love to see how Jonny I've could fit a mechanical gyro in the iPhone 4!! The gyro is a solid-state chip like those used in a Segway or any modern aircraft so there is no more chance of that being loose or rattling than any other piece of silicone in the iPhone. __________________ Aluminium Macbook iPhone 4
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