[mhw100]

What part of the operation do you need the tools for?

[anon(9651775)]

I got the tool kit for 15 bucks - I actually got it for my Passport to fix a creak. For the Priv...the little plastic wedge tools help pop the back off easier...but yes...technically you don't need a toolkit. Just some electrical tape!

Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android

[mhw100]

I would be willing to try that. Did it stop the crunching sound when depressing the centre of the screen and does the tape impede the slider mechanism at all?

[anon(9985246)]

My PRIV has been solid. No creeks, no soft back (i wonder if soft backs are only on units without wireless charging hardware) and keyboard is solid. OS improves with every App update.

Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android

[bigjsmashman]

My PRIV has been solid. No creeks, no soft back (i wonder if soft backs are only on units without wireless charging hardware) and keyboard is solid. OS improves with every App update.

Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android

That has to be the reason. Mine has wireless charging and there is zero movement when I press on the back. The omission must leave a space between internals and back cover

Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android

[medic22003]

Mine is pretty solid. My mom just got one from Verizon as well and hers I've noticed has a few of the creaks and clicks that mine doesn't. I haven't messed with her pkb at all except to show her a couple things. Guess I need to try it out. I'm waiting on a new case to try out and see if I like it. If I do she will get mine. The seidio case really seems to make it feel a lot more substantial too

Posted with my shiny new Priv

[koebi90]

That has to be the reason. Mine has wireless charging and there is zero movement when I press on the back. The omission must leave a space between internals and back cover

Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android

Yeah, that actually IS the reason!! You can press in the back 'cause there is a tiny space where the QI is supposed to be in the US models!

BlackBerry obviously still didn't manage to advise the production to put a little piece of plastic or anything else behind the back cover...


Posted via CB10

[Blackradiant98]

Wow guys I got my priv from att received it Nov 2015 my phone has no issues it's perfect I'm so amaze of all the problems you all are having

Posted via CB10

[Bee Gee]

Just took my 4 month old priv out of the leather flip case and checked. Small amount of crackling noise when pressing on middle of back cover. No screen click at all. It is the -1 from amazon.ca with April build date. Was perfect otb.

My theory is the heat this phone generates eventually weakens the glue inside leading to all the issues mentioned. I thought mine had no QA issues but there you go. I believe that those who say theirs is "perfect" either haven't had it long enough, haven't used it enough or haven't inspected it closely enough or just aren't sensitive to these issues.

The main Achilles heel of the priv imo is the heat. I will often use it as my gps in the car. On a hot sunny day, after about an hour of driving/navigating, the battery will suddenly start to drain instead of charge while plugged into a qc 2.0 charger. That's when I know it's overheating. No issues when I do the same with my iPhone 6S Plus, even after a 5 hour road trip.

Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android

[eggman1987]

I love this phone but I get pissed off when I pick up an S7, HTC or iPhone and feel how solid they all are.

Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android

[escape525]

I have a non wireless charging model, no creaking, no being able to depress the back and no build issues. Had mine since first release. I am not sure it is model dependent.

Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android

[mhw100]

My theory is the heat this phone generates eventually weakens the glue inside leading to all the issues mentioned. I thought mine had no QA issues but there you go. I believe that those who say theirs is "perfect" either haven't had it long enough, haven't used it enough or haven't inspected it closely enough or just aren't sensitive to these issues.

Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android

I think this is true.

[mhw100]

I love this phone but I get pissed off when I pick up an S7, HTC or iPhone and feel how solid they all are.

Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android

It's true. They're solid. Mind you the Priv has moving parts not that should be an excuse for the release day price.

[anon(9985246)]

Considering there is a slider mechanism the phone is fairly light and solid. It there was no pkb I am sure it would be in line with these other phones in build quality and feel. However, I likely would not have been drawn to this phone if it looked like all the rest.

Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android

[medic22003]

I think this is true.

I've had mine since March and use it all day every day. I DONT have those issues. Could they develop? Sure but they haven't yet.

Posted with my shiny new Priv

[throat_blister]

The new Priv X

In addition to using Alcatel, perhaps Chen could tap Kyocera (*DuraForce PRO ) to build a solid Priv or similar pkb slab.

Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android

[dlrogers81]

I've had a few different Priv's, all with build dates of 2015..about a month ago or so, I got another AT&T model, and it has a build date of 4/2016, and it's been the most solid yet...no creaks or anything.

[Wezard]

Been reading these threads since the Priv was released.
Definitely seems to be fewer issues with later builds, but far from none.

[Bee Gee]

Considering there is a slider mechanism the phone is fairly light and solid. It there was no pkb I am sure it would be in line with these other phones in build quality and feel. However, I likely would not have been drawn to this phone if it looked like all the rest.

Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android

The creaky back has nothing to do with the slider. In fact, my old 9900 had the same issue.

Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android