Just unpacked my iPhone XS Max 512... and the case is squeaking. If I gently "twist" it the phone gives me shoe type load squeaky noise. It is really annoying to pay 1500+ for the product and have such a poor quality. I'm going to return it back and be off market this year.
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iPhone XS Max Poor quality iPhone XS Max, for Me = RETURN
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Sucks. Well, have fun. If you cared enough you'd just swap it out but it would appear you just want mad reax
You are right The problem is that it randomly squeaks when I press one side and later the other.
I buy “toys” for satisfaction, here I have the opposite result.
Why on earth would anyone twist a brand new expensive phone?
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I call duck tales
[doublepost=1537581033][/doublepost]did U even take the plastic off?
[doublepost=1537581033][/doublepost]did U even take the plastic off?
I’m not gonna lie, when I’m wiping my screen off or anything like that I’m getting some creaking too. I doubt I’ll return it because it doesn’t drive me too crazy.
I know it’s disappointing to get something that doesn’t meet your expectations but, you may try to tighten the two pentalope screws at he base of the phone to see if it cures the problem..
What type of person twists their phone to see if it makes noise? They seriously need mental help.
I get what you’re trying to say, what prompted you to attempt this upon “first inspection” though? I tried to recreate the scenrio, my device seems to be fine. Good luck my friend!
I hear problems every year but never experience them. Sucks for your situation, but all you can do is replace it.
True. Have to admit I did have the clicking issue when squeezing top of 8+. Not sure why I would do that normally though.
Yes there is the tiniest of faint click when you gently make a twisting motion holding the top and bottom.
This is not new to modern glass sandwich iphones. There is a plastic layer between the metal frame and screen for shock absorption; now not only on the screen but back too. There's also adhesive on the edge of the screen for waterproofing that could be creaking a little when you stress it.
It will make a slight noise, this is very normal. It cannot be rigid like a tank, simply physics. But yes if it is more than faint swap it out under 14 days free at the Apple Store very simple. If you have buyer's remorse that's a different topic.
This is not new to modern glass sandwich iphones. There is a plastic layer between the metal frame and screen for shock absorption; now not only on the screen but back too. There's also adhesive on the edge of the screen for waterproofing that could be creaking a little when you stress it.
It will make a slight noise, this is very normal. It cannot be rigid like a tank, simply physics. But yes if it is more than faint swap it out under 14 days free at the Apple Store very simple. If you have buyer's remorse that's a different topic.
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Twistgate! I knew there would be one this year...
Oh and stop twisting your phone...
Oh and stop twisting your phone...
Different phones, same person. What's the common denominator here?