Watch Fallen 2
Tosha Dickason
So I got a new Venu Sq back in October. I wear it daily, as I presume most people do. When I took it off to pop in the shower a couple of days ago I noticed that the small banana shaped metal cover on the back (where the S/N is) had fallen off and was nowhere to be seen. In its place was a little bit of the glue that presumably had held it in place and a hole which was partially filled with the glue (presumably). So... is this a sensor that has fallen off? Is this a vital part of my watch? Should I be concerned that it is missing? The hole that is underneath where the metal plate was... will this stop my watch being waterproof (I wear it once a week for swimming but it's only my daughter's swimming lesson so I could just take it off - if I remember!).
I've had my Samsung Galaxy Active 2 (40mm) watch for around 18 months now. I've worn it consistently since I bought it, but aside from a swim every now and again, wouldn't say it's especially had much active wear.
Has anyone else experienced this? I've been pretty happy with the product until now, but not impressed by the build quality if it can start falling after less than two years of normal - not especially active - wear.
Rear cover has come away from the main body of the watch
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I would like to advise that I plan to seek the advice of a Class Action Attorney in the United States. I am not sure how this would work as relates to where one purchased his/her device, but this is NOT an isolated issue. There are vendors on Amazon.com who sell the covers, due to the apparent DEMAND. This demand is not an accident, and Samsung, pitiful company will NOT take responsibility. I have 2 Galaxy Active 2's and BOTH of these watches have lost the back cover. I do NOT shower , swim or otherwise get my watch wet. Other than the splash that comes from hand-washing, the watches are dry, and the only "activity" that they see is when I walk. This is a glaring defect that, when the cover falls of, might not be noticed right away, but after a day, maybe 2 of wear, and then depending on whether you feel the "pinch" of the sensors, or the LED "burn", you could go a few days before noticing. In ANY case, Samsung needs to take responsibility. I now have 2 watches that since the cover fell off, do NOT work properly. This is clearly a DEFECT. As Prior-Stated, I intend to seek the counsel of a Class Action Attorney here in the States, and it might be a good idea to start searching for someone overseas in the EU, for help on that side of the globe? Best of luck to us unfortunate owners of watches that Samsung has left us to rot with... Shame on Samsung.
I am facing the same issue. Out of nowhere, back cover came off. I'm really disappointed with the built quality of the smart watch. Will not buy samsung smart watch again.
I'm really surprised that samsung is not accepting this as a defect in their product and asking for exhorbitatant charges for repair.
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On Aug. 29, 2021, videos and photographs started circulating online that supposedly showed U.S. President Joe Biden checking his watch during the dignified transfer of 13 American soldiers who were killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan.
Biden, first lady Jill Biden, and other members of the military and his administration, stood on the tarmac of Dover Air Force Base as 11 flag-draped coffins (two transfers were conducted in private) were carried from a military plane into vehicles ready to drive them to a facility at Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations. As each coffin was brought out of the plane, Biden and the rest of the party would place their hands over their hearts or raise them in salute.
This moment can be seen in the following video from C-SPAN. At the 39-minute mark, the vans carrying the remains of the 11 fallen soldiers depart the area. Biden stands in silence with his hand on his heart for about 30 seconds. When he finally lowers his hand, he appears to turn his wrist and glance down at his watch before striking a more solemn pose.
After this clip went viral, two family members of these fallen soldiers appeared on the Fox News program "Hannity" and alleged that Biden checked his watch after every casket was transferred. Darin Hoover, the father of Marine Staff Sgt. Taylor Hoover, and Mark Schmitz, the father of Marine Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz, told Hannity (via the NY Post)
Biden was not on video during the entire broadcast of this solemn ceremony, so we can't say for certain how many times he checked his watch. We watched this full video and looked through photographs from Getty Images, Reuters, and The Associated Press to see if Biden checked his watch at any other time during the ceremony. As noted by USA Today, Associated Press photographer Carolyn Kaster two images of the president as he appeared to glance at his watch. As these photographs were taken 10 minutes apart, it appears that Biden checked his watch at least twice during the ceremony. A third photograph from Getty photographer Saul Loeb also captured Biden glancing at his watch, but that photograph may show the same moment captured by Kaster or the moment shown in the video.
CORRECTION [3 September 2021]: This article was changed from Mixture to True after a photograph was uncovered showing Biden checking his watch for a second time during this ceremony. The article originally addressed the claim that Biden checked his watch 13 times but was changed to "multiple times" to better address the most common rumors about this incident.
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