First drop of your new device

[dabl198327]

So today I was outside working on my truck and when I got it finished I had laid my phone on the truck bed and went to return it to my pocket and I completely missed my pocket and dropped it on the pavement. Luckily I had my case on it but later on in the day I noticed that the orientation was upside down (screen rotation) everything looked normal except on the lock screen the camera icon was upside down and when I unlocked the phone, nothing would rotate (yes the screen rotation was enabled). My first thought was... F**K!!! my new phone!!!! Then after a restore, thinking that it would correct itself (it didn't) I was left with the same issue. So I said what the hell I'll drop it (in the case less than 10 inches from the table) on the opposite end it had originally fell (top of the phone hit straight down) and see if it'll work and sure enough it corrected itself! How in the hell? Has anyone EVER heard of this on any other device?

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[Nexii]

Prolly had something to do with the gyroscope getting stuck or something. My son threw mine today and it hit the wall and landed on the bed. its fine.

 

[sandman7793]

I've dropped mine twice worth the s view cover on. The first one was from my lap. Hit the edge of the polished aluminum. Scratched that edge near top. The second hit, didn't actual fall to ground. It almost slipped from my hand and hit my truck hinge. It put a slight chip near the bottom where they put the two little white or black spots on bottom. The device showed zero problems though.

 

[v3ngence]

dropped it on the pavement... nothing would rotate (yes the screen rotation was enabled)... So I said what the hell I'll drop it on the opposite end and sure enough it corrected itself! How in the hell?

Awesome you got it fixed but that's absolutely a new thing... the orientation is controlled by the accelerator, and there's no moving parts, it's just a chip that measures the micro-flexing of a material due to gravity or acceleration.

I should be either broken or working perfectly... very odd to think what effect a mechanical impact could be having on electric circuits that makes it flip orientation

 

[dabl198327]

Awesome you got it fixed but that's absolutely a new thing... the orientation is controlled by the accelerator, and there's no moving parts, it's just a chip that measures the micro-flexing of a material due to gravity or acceleration.

I should be either broken or working perfectly... very odd to think what effect a mechanical impact could be having on electric circuits that makes it flip orientation

Yes that's exactly what I thought! How in the hell did that happen?!?!? But even more odd was how the opposite impact corrected the issue with the electrical circuit!?:thumbdown:

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[Allen`]

Exchange it at the store if you're within 14 days. If not warranty exchange it.

 

[dabl198327]

Exchange it at the store if you're within 14 days. If not warranty exchange it.

Should I even tho its not broken anymore?

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[Allen`]

Should I even tho its not broken anymore?

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If you want to be on the safe side. I would.

 

[Gary02468]

So today I was outside working on my truck and when I got it finished I had laid my phone on the truck bed and went to return it to my pocket and I completely missed my pocket and dropped it on the pavement.

To safely stow your phone in your pocket, insert the phone with the display facing your leg and with your fingers extended along the back of the phone. Do not release your grip until you have tactile confirmation that your fingers are inside your pocket. If they are, your phone must be inside, too.

This precaution takes no extra time and does not require you to look away from whatever you may be attending to. But it ensures you won't drop your phone by missing your pocket.

 

[drew68]

I broke mine on first drop. Cracked the screen from two feet up landing flat on screen

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[dabl198327]

Well after an hour on the phone worth att/att premier/and att tech support. I've got a new phone on its way to me. The tech guy told me that he's never heard of the accelerometer doing that either so how'd I get so lucky? Either way I can't complain just hoping that the new one doesn't give me any other problems

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[pr0cl1v1ty]

Well after an hour on the phone worth att/att premier/and att tech support. I've got a new phone on its way to me. The tech guy told me that he's never heard of the accelerometer doing that either so how'd I get so lucky? Either way I can't complain just hoping that the new one doesn't give me any other problems

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Good choice sir.