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My phone has blown up.

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 5:47 pm
by Marth
Well, it hasn't blown up but the touchscreen isn't working. It was flipping out and now just will not respond. I've had it shoved down my bra all day as no pockets in my dress :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: , and it got really really hot.

Do you think it will start working again, or is that it?

If that is it, what 32g phone would you recommend to buy out right for around £200. (This was a Wileyfox, who have gone bust)

Re: My phone has blown up.

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 5:49 pm
by Lily
They should withstand hotter temperatures than your bosom, to be honest. I would leave it until it's completely cool, then try turning it on again.

Re: My phone has blown up.

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 5:56 pm
by Marth
It was very hot and a bit damp to be fair. :))

Anyone got an LG Q6?

Re: My phone has blown up.

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 6:25 pm
by Glint
I'd imagine it should work again but Mr G has an Honor 9 Lite which is great. I'm sure it's under £200 in Ar gos.

Re: My phone has blown up.

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 6:28 pm
by Marth
Ahhhh its so frustrating. The phone is working. I can see messages, WhatsApp, emails etc, but cannot access due to the touchscreen not working. It worked a moment ago and stopped again.

Re: My phone has blown up.

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 6:39 pm
by baargain
I'm looking into a Motorola g6 as I've repeatedly dropped my Wileyfox and have finally accepted that it not longer works as a phone or a camera (mic is bust, and the camera is soft focus/scratched)

Re: My phone has blown up.

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 6:48 pm
by Marth
Thanks both. I haven't heard of Honor phones. Do they have a decent rep?

My phone is repeatedly turning on and off, freezing and it has this weird blue green tint in the middle. I've stuck it in front of a fan in an attempt to dry/cool the bugger.

Re: My phone has blown up.

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 6:55 pm
by Ruby
Partner has got a 32Gb Moto G5s. It was cheap but it's really good - it does contactless payments and unlocks with fingerprint. My Pixel is better but definitely *not* £300's-worth-better.

Re: My phone has blown up.

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 6:59 pm
by Glint
Honor is part of Huawei and most reviews I've read are very positive. The camera is very good and the standard editing features are great. Mr G spent a fair bit of time researching phones and recommends it to everyone who is looking for a new one. It has fingerprint recognition on the rear.

Re: My phone has blown up.

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 7:24 pm
by sally maclennane
Ruby wrote: Tue Jun 19, 2018 6:55 pm Partner has got a 32Gb Moto G5s. It was cheap but it's really good - it does contactless payments and unlocks with fingerprint. My Pixel is better but definitely *not* £300's-worth-better.
J works in IT and really rates Moto phones, he's got a Huawei just now but is just about to upgrade and is going for the latest Moto.

Re: My phone has blown up.

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 7:44 pm
by Marth
I do like the reviews for the honor 9 lite. T

I don't like the look of Motos as much (but I will look again) and Samsung comes with too much of its own guff taking up memory.

Re: My phone has blown up.

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 7:47 pm
by Marth
Though what is this thing with all the blue phones. I hate blue phones.

Re: My phone has blown up.

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 7:56 pm
by Ruby
I hate blue phones too. And white ones.
Marth wrote: Tue Jun 19, 2018 7:44 pm Samsung comes with too much of its own guff taking up memory.
This is infuriating. HTCs are the same. Also, I can break a Samsung just by looking at it and then end up walking round with a smashed phone, like a 13 year old girl, for months.

Partner's Moto is really good. I honestly recommend. I'm going to get one when my contract runs out.

Re: My phone has blown up.

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 8:15 pm
by Lily
The touchscreen may still be a bit damp :flirt: I would leave it overnight, maybe in some of the ubiquitous rice (that has helped me a couple of times) and see how it is tomorrow.

Re: My phone has blown up.

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 8:19 pm
by Kenickie
Wileyfox are not bust anymore, so you can get the Swift 2 plus or X.

P has just got a Moto G6 Play which seems pretty good.

Re: My phone has blown up.

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 8:25 pm
by Tsu
I've had two Huawei phones, my old Nexus 4 and my brand new and very shiny P20 Pro.

Re: My phone has blown up.

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 8:34 pm
by Starry
The camera on the pro is amazing. I took photos in almost dark that looked like daylight.

Re: My phone has blown up.

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 8:41 pm
by Glint
The p20 pro looks very tempting, but I’m not spending that ££££ , the p20 lite is more possible but still a bit pricey.

Re: My phone has blown up.

Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 5:40 am
by Marth
Thanks all. I have ordered the Moto G5s. I would have ordered the G5s plus but I need a new phone today, and not in a day's time :twitch: :twitch: :twitch:

Re: My phone has blown up.

Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:19 am
by Topcat
Has anybody asked Shoe?