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Droid 2 global home screen glitching?
lindseyruth
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‎02-25-2011 02:17 AM
I recieved my first droid 2 global and after about an hour of using it, the home screen would start flipping to another screen about every 2 seconds. And it would always be the last thing I selected. For example, if I was looking at my contacts and hit the "home" icon, it would go to the home screen for a few seconds and then flip back to my contacts and continue doing this everytime I selected "home." It would also not let me get to the app screen at all.
I did run a virus scan, nothing came up and I didn't download a single app. About all I did was set up facebook for android and add a few contacts.

I took it to a verizon store and the man there had no idea what it was, so after putzing with my phone for an hour including doing a factory reset, he said they'd send me a new one.

BUT I had the same problem with the second phone and I'm completely frustrated and clueless. Anyone have any insight?
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DP7
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In response to M_Bruno
‎08-14-2012 04:26 PM

if you call "indefinitely" less than 2 years an unreasonable expectation for a device to operate, then I wonder why these companies spend any time testing their product. Just put it out there to fail a couple of days after a warranty expires, because it is designed to do so. If you choose to constantly repair at your expense, someone else's failings, have at it. Oh, and one should expect a recall when a product is an annoyance as well as a potential health hazard.

Glad you don't have basis for complaints. Enjoy spending time correcting manufacturing defects.

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DP7
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In response to DP7
‎08-14-2012 04:50 PM

http://www.clickondetroit.com/money/Motorola-Mobility-to-reduce-staff-by-4-000/-/1719116/16085650/-/... and this is what happens when products dont sell, or you ignore customers...you have to lay off people

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15YearVZCustomer
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‎09-01-2012 09:37 AM

I bought a Motorola Droid at the start of my contract.  I am now on my 4th replacement phone and the Droid 2 is still crashing, freezing or just plain freaking out.  Verizon and Google should rename Verizon Motorola Droid 2, Droid Bionic, Droid X, etc the FreakaDroid series because these Droids freak out all the time and cause us owners to freak out because we are paying for this.  Resets don't work.  You can't get rid of applications because Verizon says it violates the contract - even if Verizon marketing apps are part of the problem.

What does Verizon offer me?  Another refurbished Motorola Droid or pay $349 to get an iPhone.   Verizon claims that it has no obligation to protect its contract customers.  Is this at all fair?

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DP7
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In response to 15YearVZCustomer
‎09-01-2012 09:45 AM

I sent Motorola, what I thought, was a nice letter explaining the situation I, along with many others, have experienced with their product. I thought I would have received a response from the company. However, after over a month, nothing!  I guess customer satisfaction means nothing, so it's on to another product.

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15YearVZCustomer
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In response to 15YearVZCustomer
‎09-01-2012 09:54 AM

Just been forced into taking another refurbished Motorola Droid.  I am sure my 6th Motorola Droid (5th replacement) will work the same as the rest - another FreakaDroid (formerly known as the Verizon Motorola Droid 2, etc) that will crash, freeze, freak out, etc.  I can't wait until I get out of my contract.

Quick survey - what is this community's running count of Droid replacements?

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DP7
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In response to 15YearVZCustomer
‎09-01-2012 09:57 AM

1

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Drakuli
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In response to 15YearVZCustomer
‎09-03-2012 12:40 PM

Yeah that would be the part I opted out of. All the refurbished phones they had were as expensive as a new phone... and I know staying with the droid 2 would be a disaster... Ended up getting a new phone. Not Motorola. I have to agree though, When I can, I am not likely to stay with a contract. It's not worth all the hassle.

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DP7
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In response to Drakuli
‎10-04-2012 04:12 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/google-warns-more-cuts-motorola-third-quarter-cuts-104557464--sector.html  This might explain some of the Motorola issues

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blow999
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‎10-11-2012 10:55 PM

Freaking had to "register" just to READ this thread and a few others...

Ever since I had a conversation on a really hot day the right edge of the screen has been wonky. I haven't been able to open my apps, or anything along the right side. What really makes me mad is there is no real fix, and there isn't another decent phone with a physical slide out keyboard to replace it with. Phone manufacturers assume us with really thick callous fingers can actually type on a fucking screen. IT DOESN'T WORK, ANY OF THEM!!!

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