Are all the buttons on the evo fragile?

[ekang]

Ok so my power button started to sink into the phone where it's almost flush with the top of the phone. because of this, I downloaded an app called "no lock" which allows me to turn my phone on with the lower volume button.

Am I just gonna wear out that button and have the same problem with two of my buttons instead of just the power button? I know the power button sinking has been a somewhat common problem. I guess what I'm asking is has anyone had problems with their volume buttons sinking, breaking, etc? Or are those buttons tougher than the wimpy "power" button (there's an oxy moron)? Thanks for any info in advance!

 

[meyerweb]

I've had no issues with the buttons on mine. Well, not like you describe. I wish the volume buttons weren't so easy to change inadvertently.

How flush is flush? It's not supposed to stick up very far.

 

[edlex]

I guess I'm of the mind that you shouldn't have to download an app to deal with a defective button. I would consider dropping by sprint and checking with them to see if you qualify for a replacement.

 

[mrvirginia]

yeah man, they should fix that for you.

 

[BetterMost]

I took one of my broken Evos totally apart just to see what was what. The switchgear is kind of chintzy for sure. Very tiny button switches with the outer black caps on them. The switches don't appear to be very heavy duty at all.

 

[archercc]

Mine is almost flush and I LOVE it. My biggest complaint with my hero was how easily you could turn it on. The placement of the power button makes the lock screen less important.

And no, mine hasnt changed in height.

 

[ekang]

Well my wife and I both have the evo and it's pretty clear that my button is recessed. I can still use it fine, the thing that worries me is if it gets worse to the point where I can't even hit the button. I have sprints $7 insurance plan, so if it gets to that point, I'll get it covered. Thanks all for your input

 

[PyroSporker]

The volume buttons can become squeaky, but that is really the worst I've heard about them so far. A squeaky volume rocker is not really a huge deal.

 

[Babbit]

Pretty much all HTC buttons are fragile, so this isn't unique to just the EVO. HTC is known to be a "down stopper", which means they tend to use materials or piece parts that are one level below average except for promotional areas such as the EVO's kickstand or the Legend's body, etc...Basically, if you don't see a bulletpoint in their brochure, don't expect quality.

 

[manny84]

I knew this would eventually become an issue. When I first purchased the EVO I couldn't help but wonder why the power button was so recessed considering the amount of times we all have to press it to wake up our phones. Didn't HTC think of this? I mean, seriously.

The EVO's a great smart-phone and all, but this will be my last HTC phone ever. There quality control is atrocious.

 

[meyerweb]

Well my wife and I both have the evo and it's pretty clear that my button is recessed. I can still use it fine, the thing that worries me is if it gets worse to the point where I can't even hit the button. I have sprints $7 insurance plan, so if it gets to that point, I'll get it covered. Thanks all for your input

You shouldn't need to use the insurance. I'd take it back now and ask Sprint to replace the phone under the manufacturer's warranty. Take both phones, so they can see the difference.

 

[NeoteriX]

Pretty much all HTC buttons are fragile, so this isn't unique to just the EVO. HTC is known to be a "down stopper", which means they tend to use materials or piece parts that are one level below average except for promotional areas such as the EVO's kickstand or the Legend's body, etc...Basically, if you don't see a bulletpoint in their brochure, don't expect quality.

"is known to be a down-stopper"... I for one didn't "know" that. Got any evidence of this allegedly widely held understanding?

 

[txcobra96]

mines doing the same thng. download "no lock" and "screen off"

screen off, you can turn the screen off by clickingthe app. no lock, you can turn it back on using the volume bar.