Related
So, here's the deal. At some point over the past three days my power button has become so sensitive that to put the display to sleep requires only the slightest touch on the button. (I literally only have to brush my finger over it) It's getting turned off and on in my pocket, while I'm using it, etc.
I have been flashing the CM9 Alphas, and I began to notice it amongst the switching back and forth of the ROMS, but I just figure this is a coincidence, because I can't image it being a software issue.
Anyone have a similar situation or any ideas on what's up?
Deff sounds like a hardware issue. Try taking it apart and inspecting the area?
sent from my Nexus S
annndrewww said:
So, here's the deal. At some point over the past three days my power button has become so sensitive that to put the display to sleep requires only the slightest touch on the button. (I literally only have to brush my finger over it) It's getting turned off and on in my pocket, while I'm using it, etc.
I have been flashing the CM9 Alphas, and I began to notice it amongst the switching back and forth of the ROMS, but I just figure this is a coincidence, because I can't image it being a software issue.
Anyone have a similar situation or any ideas on what's up?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's going to fail sooner or later. But mostly sooner. Does it feel loose?
I think i cm7 u can change the on off wake using the volume button. Another alternative.
sent from my Nexus S
I think it's covered under warranty. How long do you guys think I'll be without a phone?
Forever
sent from my Nexus S
annndrewww said:
I think it's covered under warranty. How long do you guys think I'll be without a phone?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It all depends, count for a couple of weeks.
Just make an enquiry with Samsung and they'll let you know better.
Greetz
annndrewww said:
I think it's covered under warranty. How long do you guys think I'll be without a phone?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
When i sent it it took exactly 1 week.
I have had my xoom for about 6 months now and this problem has been with it since i got it...
Sometimes when i push the power button on the back to wake it up and start touching the screen it doesn't respond or barely responds, i have made sure my thumb is not touching the edge or anything... to make it work i have to hit the power button to make it sleep and hit it again to wake it up and it will work fine.
This problem is pre and post ics.
I'm not really sure what to do or if it is even software or hardware.
do any of you guys know what is causing this?
phuxnpro said:
I have had my xoom for about 6 months now and this problem has been with it since i got it...
Sometimes when i push the power button on the back to wake it up and start touching the screen it doesn't respond or barely responds, i have made sure my thumb is not touching the edge or anything... to make it work i have to hit the power button to make it sleep and hit it again to wake it up and it will work fine.
This problem is pre and post ics.
I'm not really sure what to do or if it is even software or hardware.
do any of you guys know what is causing this?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
try licking your finger once, if it improves you have dry skin lol(serious)
lol ok next time it does it ill give it a try
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068499
Elysian893 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068499
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes i saw this thread in my research but my concern is why would it work after i put it to sleep and wake it back up upon unresponsiveness?
If this was the case wouldn't putting it to sleep and waking it back up be useless, and i dont want to do anything that will void my warranty.
phuxnpro said:
yes i saw this thread in my research but my concern is why would it work after i put it to sleep and wake it back up upon unresponsiveness?
If this was the case wouldn't putting it to sleep and waking it back up be useless, and i dont want to do anything that will void my warranty.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sometimes when it is busy redrawing a screen (intensive) it is temporarily unresponsive until it's done. How long is it unresponsive to touch? If it will not respond for more than 30 seconds (I just pulled that out of my head, btw) I would think there's another issue.
It does it until i put it to sleep and wake it back up
phuxnpro said:
It does it until i put it to sleep and wake it back up
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Reading this over again, I'll bet it's a hardware issue, because 1) it's been a problem since day one, and 2) you've obviously updated your software, so any glitch caused by a bad install or an app incompatibility can probably be ruled out. Are you still under warranty? this sounds like something that could be/should be fixed.
okantomi said:
Reading this over again, I'll bet it's a hardware issue, because 1) it's been a problem since day one, and 2) you've obviously updated your software, so any glitch caused by a bad install or an app incompatibility can probably be ruled out. Are you still under warranty? this sounds like something that could be/should be fixed.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah i was just really hoping i wouldnt have to send it in under warranty because i know they will just send me a new refurb and be done with it ... then i will have to get a new screen protector and recustomize and be without a xoom for a couple of weeks
phuxnpro said:
Yeah i was just really hoping i wouldnt have to send it in under warranty because i know they will just send me a new refurb and be done with it ... then i will have to get a new screen protector and recustomize and be without a xoom for a couple of weeks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do not be surprised to get it back with a note saying the device has water damage.....
Happened to me.
Sent from my Xoom using XDA App
phuxnpro said:
It does it until i put it to sleep and wake it back up
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My Xoom did things like this, yet my foam fix made it end completely. Left the foam in there until I sent it in for the 4G upgrade.
I also had a problem with my XOOM screen. It was a headache for me and found a solutions today.
You should check MOTOASK (under XOOM). It was a new post and really helpful.
Heya, i know this has info here and there but here's the deal:
The power button has gone soft lately, it was good but then it became really sensitive to touch "one touch to activate" which was cool, until it started pressing by itself, now when i click it to lock the screen it turns on again, and if i shake the phone or something it'll activate.
But now it goes on and off randomly, and sending me sometimes to the power screen i can even activate it by pressing against the body around the front camera.
any ideas what might be causing it (my guess it's a broken/displaced spring), and please if you have links/guides to fix the thing (teardown vids/whatever) i'll be most thankful ^^
i looked around but i want something specific to our device, thanks! <3
Bewinxed said:
Heya, i know this has info here and there but here's the deal:
The power button has gone soft lately, it was good but then it became really sensitive to touch "one touch to activate" which was cool, until it started pressing by itself, now when i click it to lock the screen it turns on again, and if i shake the phone or something it'll activate.
But now it goes on and off randomly, and sending me sometimes to the power screen i can even activate it by pressing against the body around the front camera.
any ideas what might be causing it (my guess it's a broken/displaced spring), and please if you have links/guides to fix the thing (teardown vids/whatever) i'll be most thankful ^^
i looked around but i want something specific to our device, thanks! <3
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hardware problem mate. Will need repair. Read about this sometime ago where a user had actually taken the DS apart and fixed a broken plastic lever under the power button that does it... but since the power button presses a switch directly mounted on the motherboard beneath, i'd suggest you refrain from doing this yourself unless you are fairly good with tinkering with electronic innards. I mean software is one thing to mess around with, but hardware has very hairy balls indeed!
P.S. Love the thread title!!
enigmaamit said:
Hardware problem mate. Will need repair. Read about this sometime ago where a user had actually taken the DS apart and fixed a broken plastic lever under the power button that does it... but since the power button presses a switch directly mounted on the motherboard beneath, i'd suggest you refrain from doing this yourself unless you are fairly good with tinkering with electronic innards. I mean software is one thing to mess around with, but hardware has very hairy balls indeed!
P.S. Love the thread title!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah i guess i stumbled upon that, the "L shaped" thing? anyways i'll try to find someone but if they charge me a lot for a goddamned button i'll fix it myself O_O
this phone keeps dragging me deeper & deeper into electronic engineering i swear xD
aand yeah medics take over your mind sometimes XD
Thanks for your reply!
Bewinxed said:
this phone keeps dragging me deeper & deeper into electronic engineering i swear
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've experienced the same...
But I think it's good
Sent my thoughts to your head with XDA App
Hi guys,
I have no idea why during calls sometimes the touchscreen activates itself which results in pressing mute or hold by accident... this is really annoying, i have to keep the phone far from my ear to avoid this. Anyone knows how to stop this?
Thanks!
My Wife has the same problem... Anyone have any idea? or how to just kill the mute and hold buttons in the dialer or render them inoperable?
Solution: I used Cheekey Hang Up Gard. This is free and works fine for me. It locks the screen during a call unless you press the back-button.
The problem with hitting keys by mistake happens to all the people who do not press the phone so close to the ear. In this case screen might activate so that you can hit some button with your ear.
You, sir, are a gentleman and a scholar! That is EXACTLY the type of solution I was looking for, both elegant, simple, AND free. I searched for a solution before posting, but apparently my android and google-fu is not as advanced as yours. I bow before a greater power (bow).
Thank you!
Thanks works like a charm
Sent from my HTC ChaCha A810e using xda premium
:crying: would you please upload it?? we have no access to app market in Iran
Flexmaen said:
Solution: I used Cheekey Hang Up Gard. This is free and works fine for me. It locks the screen during a call unless you press the back-button.
The problem with hitting keys by mistake happens to all the people who do not press the phone so close to the ear. In this case screen might activate so that you can hit some button with your ear.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks for the reply, though since I asked the question I managed to spill half a glass of water on my phone...
majidnourollahi said:
:crying: would you please upload it?? we have no access to app market in Iran
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do alternative markets like 1mobile work there? There is a program called "Don't Hang Up" (which I didn't try). But I attached Cheeky Hang Up Guard here.
ceminino said:
thanks for the reply, though since I asked the question I managed to spill half a glass of water on my phone...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh... I fear there won't be any software solution for that problem... If you are fast enough you could try cleaning it with distilled water and only use the phone again when it is 100% dried. However water might also come to some places where it is hard to get it gone again.
Flexmaen said:
Do alternative markets like 1mobile work there? There is a program called "Don't Hang Up" (which I didn't try). But I attached Cheeky Hang Up Guard here.
Oh... I fear there won't be any software solution for that problem... If you are fast enough you could try cleaning it with distilled water and only use the phone again when it is 100% dried. However water might also come to some places where it is hard to get it gone again.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
well it worked partially for a while... pity it was a nice phone!
The problem happens when you tilt the phone past a certain degree. I think it may be the flip for speaker mode. I'm going to shut it off and see if it happens anymore.
any way to change the calling screen guys??
So I've tried factory wiping and installing a few different roms and no matter which one I go to I keep getting these random reboots. This is particularly troubling when I restore an older rom that I know I was not having this particular issue on.
It is making my phone pretty close to unusable since it will often go into an "Optimizing apps!" speil draining battery and taking an obnoxiously long time to reboot. Not sure what is up. Any suggestions?
Snow_fox said:
So I've tried factory wiping and installing a few different roms and no matter which one I go to I keep getting these random reboots. This is particularly troubling when I restore an older rom that I know I was not having this particular issue on.
It is making my phone pretty close to unusable since it will often go into an "Optimizing apps!" speil draining battery and taking an obnoxiously long time to reboot. Not sure what is up. Any suggestions?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try with a clean flash (or the factory images) without user data/modifications and see if your RRs are still there.
Is the power button stuck by any chance?
Primokorn said:
Try with a clean flash (or the factory images) without user data/modifications and see if your RRs are still there.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've factory reset a few times and wiped everything except internal storage pretty much. Even tried wiping user data just to see if it would help
dicecuber said:
Is the power button stuck by any chance?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't think it's getting stuck it still seems to go in and out properly. I even took it out the case just to make sure there wasn't something I couldnt' seee putting pressure on it
Snow_fox said:
I've factory reset a few times and wiped everything except internal storage pretty much. Even tried wiping user data just to see if it would help
I don't think it's getting stuck it still seems to go in and out properly. I even took it out the case just to make sure there wasn't something I couldnt' seee putting pressure on it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The button will NOT seem to be stuck, even if it is, as the contact is made internally. My bro´s Nexus had this problem, and by the end it kept rebooting constantly because the button was making contact on its own. I fixed it by tapping vigorously at the area between the power button and the camera and that made it work.
A way to know if it is stuck could be to press the volume down key as soon as it restarts, if it goes into recovery, then there is no doubt the power button is stuck.
Don´t dismiss hardware problems, as many Nexus are affected by the power button issue and you already tried software solutions which didn´t work.
Hope you sort it out. Remember to use an app to avoid pressing the button so much, such as when waking the device. I recommend Gravity Screen, but there are many other options.
simonarturo said:
The button will NOT seem to be stuck, even if it is, as the contact is made internally. My bro´s Nexus had this problem, and by the end it kept rebooting constantly because the button was making contact on its own. I fixed it by tapping vigorously at the area between the power button and the camera and that made it work.
A way to know if it is stuck could be to press the volume down key as soon as it restarts, if it goes into recovery, then there is no doubt the power button is stuck.
Don´t dismiss hardware problems, as many Nexus are affected by the power button issue and you already tried software solutions which didn´t work.
Hope you sort it out. Remember to use an app to avoid pressing the button so much, such as when waking the device. I recommend Gravity Screen, but there are many other options.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Holding down volume after one reset actually put me into recovery. Plus it's restarting at times in recovery now :/
I doubt it's under warranty since I got it in feb 2014 x.x
Snow_fox said:
Holding down volume after one reset actually put me into recovery. Plus it's restarting at times in recovery now :/
I doubt it's under warranty since I got it in feb 2014 x.x
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you got it directly from Google, I'd try calling them up and asking for a replacement even if you are a few months off the warranty period, I have read some stories of them honoring warranties in order to get rid of stock. That'd be true even now that the new Nexus is supposedly releasing this year. Nothing wrong with trying, you might get a new, shiny phone.
That being said, don't worry, it's perfectly fixable. The part that gets stuck is not the button itself, but the part that goes into the motherboard, so don't bother fiddling with the black button. I managed to fix my brother's button by doing the following:
- Clean the area between the button and phone of debris or any dirt that could be causing it to be stuck. This is just to be on the safe side, as it is unlikely that it is the cause of the malfunction.
- Take the case off the phone if you haven't, and then put it upside down and tap vigorously with your fingers in the area between the camera and the power button. It might not work the first few times, but it eventually will release the part that is stuck.
- As soon as you can get it to turn on without rebooting itself, install Gravity Screen, or any other app that replaces the power button to wake up or turn the screen off. You are looking to use the button as few times as possible.
After doing that, his Nexus went for being unusable due to constant reboots to working fine. It's been almost 6 months since it happened so it is bound to work, just don't lose heart and patiently work at it. Tap a bit harder if it's not working. Let us know whether you managed to fix it.
simonarturo said:
The button will NOT seem to be stuck, even if it is, as the contact is made internally. My bro´s Nexus had this problem, and by the end it kept rebooting constantly because the button was making contact on its own. I fixed it by tapping vigorously at the area between the power button and the camera and that made it work.
A way to know if it is stuck could be to press the volume down key as soon as it restarts, if it goes into recovery, then there is no doubt the power button is stuck.
Don´t dismiss hardware problems, as many Nexus are affected by the power button issue and you already tried software solutions which didn´t work.
Hope you sort it out. Remember to use an app to avoid pressing the button so much, such as when waking the device. I recommend Gravity Screen, but there are many other options.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
simonarturo said:
If you got it directly from Google, I'd try calling them up and asking for a replacement even if you are a few months off the warranty period, I have read some stories of them honoring warranties in order to get rid of stock. That'd be true even now that the new Nexus is supposedly releasing this year. Nothing wrong with trying, you might get a new, shiny phone.
That being said, don't worry, it's perfectly fixable. The part that gets stuck is not the button itself, but the part that goes into the motherboard, so don't bother fiddling with the black button. I managed to fix my brother's button by doing the following:
- Clean the area between the button and phone of debris or any dirt that could be causing it to be stuck. This is just to be on the safe side, as it is unlikely that it is the cause of the malfunction.
- Take the case off the phone if you haven't, and then put it upside down and tap vigorously with your fingers in the area between the camera and the power button. It might not work the first few times, but it eventually will release the part that is stuck.
- As soon as you can get it to turn on without rebooting itself, install Gravity Screen, or any other app that replaces the power button to wake up or turn the screen off. You are looking to use the button as few times as possible.
After doing that, his Nexus went for being unusable due to constant reboots to working fine. It's been almost 6 months since it happened so it is bound to work, just don't lose heart and patiently work at it. Tap a bit harder if it's not working. Let us know whether you managed to fix it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm going to get in contact with google. I tried pushing down on the area between the camera and it didn't help much. It has started working again properly after a really peculiar work around. I just don't want to have to be super cautious of a button for the rest of the time i own my device :/
Snow_fox said:
I'm going to get in contact with google. I tried pushing down on the area between the camera and it didn't help much. It has started working again properly after a really peculiar work around. I just don't want to have to be super cautious of a button for the rest of the time i own my device :/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Please detail the peculiar work around you mention...
Sent from my XT1095 using Tapatalk 2
mazubo said:
Please detail the peculiar work around you mention...
Sent from my XT1095 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well someone mentioned maybe trying to clean it out somehow. I tried canned air and that didn't do anything so I formed a seal over the button using my mouth and then proceeded to exhale. It has yet to give me any trouble since then.
Had exactly the same issue, reboots over and over again, couldn't boot to bootloader without reboot...
What helped for me was something I read somewhere else, don't remember where, was knocking on the back cover between camera lense and the power switch, did it 4 days ago and it works since than..
Snow_fox said:
I formed a seal over the button using my mouth and then proceeded to exhale.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sounds sexual
You can take the back cover off, and if you are careful there is no sticker or seal that would tell google you have opened the device. It is difficult to pull all the way off, the vibration motor is attached to the case back and comes off with it so it would seem stuck. You just have to keep pulling.
aaargh777 said:
Had exactly the same issue, reboots over and over again, couldn't boot to bootloader without reboot...
What helped for me was something I read somewhere else, don't remember where, was knocking on the back cover between camera lense and the power switch, did it 4 days ago and it works since than..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Pressing on the area between the camera and the on switch seems to help a lot of people it didn't seems ot have much of an effect for me. While my phone hasn't given me issues since shortly after I posted this thread I'm kinda worried I'm one drop away from the issue coming back
dicecuber said:
Sounds sexual
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No way to avoid it sounding that way I fear.
fwayfarer said:
You can take the back cover off, and if you are careful there is no sticker or seal that would tell google you have opened the device. It is difficult to pull all the way off, the vibration motor is attached to the case back and comes off with it so it would seem stuck. You just have to keep pulling.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Would this allow me to repair it?
Yeah but you'd need to unscrew a plastic cover that is inside the phone. Phillips head screws, jewelers screwdriver size. Depends on if its dirt or a broken switch though.
fwayfarer said:
Yeah but you'd need to unscrew a plastic cover that is inside the phone. Phillips head screws, jewelers screwdriver size. Depends on if its dirt or a broken switch though.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry to disappoint everyone but this is a widespread problem that google is aware of fro some time now. It's not the power button but it's burried deep in the software and appreas to have popped up right after the Lollipop 5.1 up date. Check out all the posts on Google
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/nexus/IJSOuc7gw0w[376-400]
While it apprears to be confined to the Nexus 5 I have had it happen with my nexus 4 just running stock L 5.1
I hope that casts some light on it
Weirdly enough, my power button works flawlessly on 5 and 5.1. Red 32gb from the google play store. I've opened the case multiple times and put Arctic silver knockoff heat compound in sloppily and without regard, no issues other than sprint screwing up their spark LTE rollout.
Blacksmith5 said:
Sorry to disappoint everyone but this is a widespread problem that google is aware of fro some time now. It's not the power button but it's burried deep in the software and appreas to have popped up right after the Lollipop 5.1 up date. Check out all the posts on Google
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/nexus/IJSOuc7gw0w[376-400]
While it apprears to be confined to the Nexus 5 I have had it happen with my nexus 4 just running stock L 5.1
I hope that casts some light on it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry, I disagree. While some instances might be related to software, it has been proven that there is in fact a problem with the physical button getting stuck on Nexus 5 phones. You can check it online and will find lots of hits and even YouTube videos, most of them around the time before lollipop.
Best way to check whether it is software or hardware is to press the volume down key when your phone reboots by itself. If it takes you to the recovery, you can bet your cat that it is not lollipop's fault
So I'm suspecting that I have the wonky power button too but.....
I haven't been able to get it to go to recovery when pressing power down and I've defintely had a few restarts very recently.
More importantly, and something that I haven't seen anyone else post about; more often than not my N5 just shuts down. It's usually when I've doing something with the phone (today was flicking through my GPM library). I'll power it back on and it will boot cleanly and then (more often than not) power down again. Other times it will bootloop, but that's rare. It seems to me that if I let it boot up and then don't touch it for a while, it will stay up but I'm not sure that's consistent.
Anyone else seen or heard of the power button causing a powerdown instead of bootloop?
techinv said:
So I'm suspecting that I have the wonky power button too but.....
I haven't been able to get it to go to recovery when pressing power down and I've defintely had a few restarts very recently.
More importantly, and something that I haven't seen anyone else post about; more often than not my N5 just shuts down. It's usually when I've doing something with the phone (today was flicking through my GPM library). I'll power it back on and it will boot cleanly and then (more often than not) power down again. Other times it will bootloop, but that's rare. It seems to me that if I let it boot up and then don't touch it for a while, it will stay up but I'm not sure that's consistent.
Anyone else seen or heard of the power button causing a powerdown instead of bootloop?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You will need to troubleshoot this the old-fashioned way. Have you installed any updates, apps, mods or anything recently?
Best case scenario would be that you flash a stock image without restoring apps, kernel or any mods. Run the phone for some time, couple of days or so, and be on the lookout for power downs or reboots. After that, you can try adding a few apps at a time and keep checking. If the phone reboots even with a clean factory image, then I'd have to say the hardware is faulty. Could be the power button, could be something else.
Try it out and let us know