N8 lock switch?

When watching reviews of the n8, I seemed to be under the impression that the lock switch was a 2-state on/off type switch, but when I got mine, turns out it's a spring-loaded slider button. Was this a recent design change, or has it always been that way? I tend to think a 2-state switch would have been more useful.

As an N97 user I've found I will occasionally turn on my camera by accident, especially when calibrating the compass on maps, however I've NEVER 'accidently' unlocked the phone, so I think the lock slider is probably a better idea, and all the reports I've read seem to say the one on the N8 i much better constructed then the ones on previous models !
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OK, this is a big one.
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This is a terrible flaw, and should be corrected.

Add me to the list of people who are dismayed and confused by this change. I listen to music perhaps 2% of the time on my iPad. Maybe 85% of my time on it is spent reading text, usually while sitting or lying down. I change positions frequently. I use the lock switch *all the time*, and use it with the hand holding the iPad, to boot. Now I can no longer do this; I have to go through a complex iteration on screen, requiring much more of a break in my attention flow (I have to actually stop reading the book I'm reading, go to another interface, perform a multi-step task, come back).
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The iPhone 5 is less than a year old, so all of them should still be in warranty unless they have been jailbroken or physically damaged. If you have a hardware problem as you describe the only option is to get the phone replaced by Apple or repaired by a non-authorized shop. The Apple replacement will be free at any Apple store in the country where the phone was purchased. If Apple determines that the phone was physically damaged or jailbroken it will cost $229.

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Hey there,
It sounds like you are unable to get any sound from your built in speaker on your device, even after toggling the side switch. I recommend the troubleshooting from the following article named:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts5180
Verify that the volume is set to a level you would normally be able to hear.
Ensure that there is nothing plugged in to the headset jack or the dock connector.
If the iPhone is in a protective case, make sure that the speaker port isn't blocked by the case.
Make sure that the speaker and dock port aren't clogged with debris. If necessary, clean it with a clean, small, dry, soft-bristled brush. Carefully and gently brush away any debris.
If an audio issue occurs when using a specific application, try testing other applications to see if the issue persists.
If the iPhone is paired with a Bluetooth headset or car kit:
Try turning off Bluetooth.
If you experience difficulties with the Bluetooth feature, follow these troubleshooting steps.
Restart the iPhone.
If restarting doesn't fix the issue, ensure that your iPhone is updated to the latest version of iOS.
If the issue is not resolved after restoring the iPhone software, please contact Apple Support.
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I got my Iphone 5 back in April of 2013, and only recently realized that the switch above the volume control buttons is not supposed to be a landscape/portrait lock switch, rather, its supposed to be the mute switch. I took it to the Verizon store and told them about it, and they let me exchange it for a new one. I got the new one home, updated it to IO7, and then restored it with my backup, and the switch is STILL a landscape/portrait switch...I'm guessing that its something in my backup info, but I'm not sure why.
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i would like to ask about the lock switch for smart phones like Nokia 5800 Xpressmusic or Nokia 5230.
Will the lock switch loosen if we always slide to unlock it?

i used my 5800 for 11 months and it didn't happen at all
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Reset and then restore it in case it's a software issue.
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What can I do if on off/lock switch is broken?

You could:
Have Apple replace under warrany - if applicable.
Pay for an out of warranty replacement.
Pay some thrid party to repair it.
Try to repair it yourself.
Live with it.
Buy a new iphone.
Buy a different type of phone.
Do without a phone.

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Try basic troubleshooting from the User's Guide... or check out the "More Like This" section to the right.

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Have you tried resetting the iPod yet, or doing a restore?
Patrick

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I have no idea. Windows XP don't have any, sorry.

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