waiting on a replacement Droid X... why?

[tdse]

really inaccurate gps

You've probably done this, but just in case - make sure the GPS Location is set to on -- if not, it will attempt to find your "location" from the closest cell tower - which will look pretty darn inaccurate.

• Settings
• Location & Security
• Make sure you check "Use GPS satellites" (as opposed to "Use Wireless Networks")

It's not set to use GPS by default. And turn it off when you don't need it - it's a pretty significant battery drain.

 

[Kiri]

Back button is unresponsive, app key lowers volume and volume keys occasionally act as the app button. Got mine at best buy and have to wait for them to get a new shipment won't be for a long time

 

[PurePursuit]

Thankful to have one that works perfect. Few minor bugs (software releate) ADW will hide my notification bar randomly and i'll have to check and uncheck that option in settings sometimes to get it back.

 

[kwest12]

The DX killed my dog, broke my leg and took a dump in my bed. Needless to say it's getting exchanged.

 

[monteis2000]

speaker buzz in ear piece since day one.

Same here.

 

[androy]

Dead pixel.

 

[kcs7272]

The DX killed my dog, broke my leg and took a dump in my bed. Needless to say it's getting exchanged.

Best thing I have heard in a long time.

 

[androy]

Errrrrrrr... I received my replacement X and it has the infamous speaker buzz instead of a dead pixel... Just my luck. I'm 0/2 right now.

Maybe its because they don't care about putting any packing materials in the fedex box. My first X had no bubble wrap at all. My replacement had one big bubble that does nothing at all. What is wrong with the people that pack these things.

 

[jbhumph]

Camera shutter stuck in the closed position....everything else works perfectly though. Darn

 

[kcs7272]

Errrrrrrr... I received my replacement X and it has the infamous speaker buzz instead of a dead pixel... Just my luck. I'm 0/2 right now.

Maybe its because they don't care about putting any packing materials in the fedex box. My first X had no bubble wrap at all. My replacement had one big bubble that does nothing at all. What is wrong with the people that pack these things.

I got mine delivered today and I wouldn't call it a speaker buzz but at times I notice a reverberation. On the same hand it seems louder than my first one.
Should I just deal with it or go for number three? Maybe just grab a Vibrant? AHHHHHH!!!!!!!

 

[xrussx]

Great I hope all of them don't have the buzz....

 

[ZXMustang]

I got mine delivered today and I wouldn't call it a speaker buzz but at times I notice a reverberation. On the same hand it seems louder than my first one.
Should I just deal with it or go for number three? Maybe just grab a Vibrant? AHHHHHH!!!!!!!

If my next one has it, then Im going to pick the best of the two and send the other back. Its annoying, but not unusable live some of the other issues. Too bad motorola's quality sucks so bad on these. Other than the issues, its the coolest phone I have had. And I've had all the previous iphones and several other smart phones.

 

[mancow]

Mine doesnt.

Great I hope all of them don't have the buzz....

 

[Xbound]

1. Camera shutter stuck in the closed position

2. Buzzy earpiece from day 1, and getting gradually worse.

Ordered a replacement on the 16th, of which I had to pay for and still waiting like everyone else.

 

[kwest12]

I don't know if anyone is familiar with Dane Cook here, but I've heard that the DX speaker buzz is the sound that makes people want to punch a baby....

On a serious note though, if mine has any of these defects being listed when I get it, I'm punching like 17.23 babies... and a koala bear.

 

[androy]

I don't know if anyone is familiar with Dane Cook here, but I've heard that the DX speaker buzz is the sound that makes people want to punch a baby....

On a serious note though, if mine has any of these defects being listed when I get it, I'm punching like 17.23 babies... and a koala bear.

It made me feel like punching babies. The first thing I did was bypass activation and inspect my replacement for dead pixels. Everything was perfect about the phone, I was psyched. I go to activate it and it sounds like there is a fly buzzing around my head... I was sooo pissed. I didn't even bother finishing the activation and just threw it right back in the Fedex box. So frustrating. Number 3 is on the way. Oh well, there are worse things in life. lol.

 

[ZXMustang]

It made me feel like punching babies. The first thing I did was bypass activation and inspect my replacement for dead pixels. Everything was perfect about the phone, I was psyched. I go to activate it and it sounds like there is a fly buzzing around my head... I was sooo pissed. I didn't even bother finishing the activation and just threw it right back in the Fedex box. So frustrating. Number 3 is on the way. Oh well, there are worse things in life. lol.

I agree with you man. This is what Im going to do to. But I have already resolved to the idea that it probably will have some sort of issue. And if the new ones issue is worse then my old one, then Im going to keep the old one and just move on. Its a badass phone, and honestly I surf, text and use the apps 100x more then I use it for an actual phone. And also, mine doesnt always buzz on every call. So It will work for now, until dare I say, apple finally gets an iphone out for verizon. Then Im going back. sorry.

 

[Android_LIFE]

just curious who and why simple answers please I am sure the long ones can be found if needed.



OTA updated on 7-19 killed mine.


Thanks yall

OTA killed mine too

What do you guys mean by the OTA "killed" your phone?
Do you mean the ota killed your performance, or do you mean it literally rendered your X into a useless paperweight??
Interested because I have had several issues with mine since the ota, one being performance.

 

[ghamden]

Charging issues will not recognize wallcharger and takes a long time to charge via usb

This started exactly one week after OTA i have found similar occurances on some android forums

I hope replacement has 2.2 (i am an optimist)

VZ sending new replacement by or on 8-4-2010 ???

Other than that works perfect

 

[blubill]

I just got mine and there is a buzz in the speaker.....guess I'll be waiting a few more days for it now.

Actually, I guess I don't have to wait because I'm stuck with this one until the new one comes, that's pretty cool at least.

 

[Dark Matter]

I dont see how the OTA could mess up so many phones..
Before the OTA my cell was normal with a bad battery life..after the OTA I get "dead pixels" when taking pictures..thats all..but I know its a software issue.
I rooted my cell and removed all the bloatware and my battery life went up all crazy.
So for me the OTA didnt do much.

 

[duckworth]

speaker buzz in ear piece since day one.

I followed the advice from another thread and blew the speaker with some compressed air and my speaker buzz has gone away. Worth a shot. It has only been a few days but hopefully it doesn't come back.

 

[dmevis]

Lower half of screen would occasionally flicker. When booting, you could not even see the lower half of the Motorola icon.

Verizon sent me a replacement "next day".