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Screen Alignment Problem..anybody having too?

HISTORY:
Recently back from screen replacement. Currently on TNT4.0 Professional.
PROBLEM:
It seems that the bottom half is alright. Just the upper half especially on right-hand at OK buttons. I've to click almost 5mm-10mm below to actually press OK or X. It becomes apparent while writing on Notes(I use PocketNote) with handwriting. Below appx. half line it writes where the pen is touching ie perfect. But above half line, it becomes very hard to write anything at all coz of problem in alignment. The alphabets don't appear as should be with some stopping short.
I suspect it's the hardware but also could be ROM(WM6) related. I briefly tested 1908 and it seems fine but due to the lack of time, I went back to current rom.
1)If others are also having same problem then possibly a ROM related.
2)Possibly some has already a solution if it's ROM related.
3)If hardware related, then time for wizard to retire as replacing again is not worth due to the price involved.
Just want to see whether anybody else having same kind of problem in WM6.
Thanks all.

I had similar problem with my previous ROM (but dunno from who was it, but OS said still 10.x.x.x), but this problem appeared and disappeared by itself, sometimes I had to re-align screen. It happened without any obvious reason - while playing solitaire, etc. Started to suspect hw, but reflashed to latest TNT and problem solved.

I have the same issue with my mda it in the same position, top right hand corner. I just haveto realign it, then reboot. And it fixs it for awhile, then I have to do it over again. Gets very annoying, I dont know whats the problem, since it happened when I was on the stock tmobile updated rom on wm5, and it still happens when I upgraded to the wm6. Currently running the black diamond rom, but since running black diamond it doesnt happen that often.
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Device: Tmobile MDA G3 Unlocked
Network: Tmobile US
IPL: 2.26 SPL 2.26 GSM: 02.25.11
OS: Black Diamond V3
SanDisk 2GB Mini SD

these devices are getting old
I've started noticing issues with screen alignment as well. Initially, I seriously thought it had to do with the "TouchFlo" fad and all the related WM6 ROMs, but I had since gone back to WM5 shipped and the problem persisted. So now I am facing the sad fact that my Wizard is probably just getting too damn old!!! I see the posts all the time.....ailing battery life....misaligned screens...flaky usb ports...miniSD cards not working...etc... I looked at various prices to replace parts ( http://www.pocketpctechs.com/main.asp?area=home )- but it just doesn't seem worth it!
Let's see how prices look for the Kaiser early next year... Or perhaps if I-mate gets their act together and produces hardware that lasts...

check this thread out, i tried the last suggestion, and it work awhile.

same ting here, but for me the problem occures on the bottum, at the softkeys. Most problem occures at the bottum left side. I also tried loading WM5 stock ROM (Qtek or T-Mobile) but without any improvement...
When aligning I also need to press the covering at the bottom left side, else I can't even align the screen....
In deed it seem to look for a new device will be the only good solution...

daishi17 said:
check this thread out, i tried the last suggestion, and it work awhile.
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Which thread??

Screen Alignment Problem..anybody having too?
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nope, i am using OLD mun.,..

my bad i forgot to paste the thread, but pretty much what the person did was use thier thumb and and wipe the screen with it. I did that and it worked quite well. I also installed the battary status app the beta version that is up on thier site, and have the cpu scaler enabled, and omap enabled with all options on.
omap overclock set at 247
CpuScaler
Min 143
Org 195
Max 247
Boost 260
Since i did this the screen alignment issue has disappeared, working great. Has been going good for a day and 8 hrs.
Try it and see, since this problem with the screen alignement is quite mysterious.

I think native12, is right. I have two Wizards (one OK one bad) and one Hermes. The bad Wizard was replaced by KPN, who told me that its a known problem, works fine now. The Hermes is even worse 1 cm out after half an hour.

YUP ! very true our ol'wizard are aged wearing out and goners
but certainly not a Rom upgrade malfunction,I must say only due to hardware malfunction or wearing out,

My story goes like this:
I've been having this realignment symptoms for over 6 months now but it got worse during the Summer. I used to have a protection film and read somewhere that the pressure it applied on the screen was responsible for the misalignment. By this time that was happening several times a day so i took the film off and it appeared to be the solution. It wasn't... after two weeks or so it came back and i started considering applying for warranty replacement or repair.
I have a friend that works at the official dealer repair center and offered to take my Wizard for observation regarding this matter. He saw i was running a WM6 customized ROM and was concerned that the repair guys would complain about void warranty so i decided to downgrade it to the original shipped ROM: 1.06 WWE
So he took it and in less than a week i had it back. You wanna know what they did? They upgraded it to WWE 2.17... HAHAHAHAHA After the large amount of ROMs flashed and countless times i read and flashed it to test WST they upgrade the device to solve a hardware issue.
Man, that almost makes me not want to send it back for the real repair/replacement...
"Grandfather: Well... that's it. Did you like the story?
Grandson: Yes, it was great!!
Grandfather: I'm glad, now off to bed." ('Manowar,Kings of Metal')

mestrini said:
My story goes like this:
I've been having this realignment symptoms for over 6 months now but it got worse during the Summer. I used to have a protection film and read somewhere that the pressure it applied on the screen was responsible for the misalignment. By this time that was happening several times a day so i took the film off and it appeared to be the solution. It wasn't... after two weeks or so it came back and i started considering applying for warranty replacement or repair.
I have a friend that works at the official dealer repair center and offered to take my Wizard for observation regarding this matter. He saw i was running a WM6 customized ROM and was concerned that the repair guys would complain about void warranty so i decided to downgrade it to the original shipped ROM: 1.06 WWE
So he took it and in less than a week i had it back. You wanna know what they did? They upgraded it to WWE 2.17... HAHAHAHAHA After the large amount of ROMs flashed and countless times i read and flashed it to test WST they upgrade the device to solve a hardware issue.
Man, that almost makes me not want to send it back for the real repair/replacement...
"Grandfather: Well... that's it. Did you like the story?
Grandson: Yes, it was great!!
Grandfather: I'm glad, now off to bed." ('Manowar,Kings of Metal')
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"Grandfather: Well... that's it. Did you like the story?
Grandson: Yes, it was great!!
Grandfather: I'm glad, now off to bed." ('Manowar,Kings of Metal')
THAT"S IT

Asking "how" is like travelling through space in 3 seconds...(nice one )
It got worst from bad after using "search" function- with those cutting card method, screen protector off things. Now even the screen calibration never ends.
No....even can't sleep as "KAISER" is on my head.

Battery\power issue, please help.

Hi,
I am having an issue with my battery: it drains really really fast, I mean I am loosing 10% per hour. It all started when I flushed my first 128mb compatible rom. I went from Mo3ulla latest to Ivans and back to Mo3ulla and all three had this issue. I also noticed that phone doesn't go to standby, backlight off - works, but turning power off after 2 min setting just doesn't do anything.
Apps I have are:
SPB PocketPlus 4, pBar, A2DPToggle, TCPMP, AEButton and that is pretty much it.
Any ideas and help is very much appreciated.

1. kill resident programs on device such us SPB PocketPlus 4, pBar,
2. check device battery status // they may be in charging status (due hardware bug)
3. execute instructions which i write in theme

mo3ulla said:
1. kill resident programs on device such us SPB PocketPlus 4, pBar,
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Did that, nothing changes
mo3ulla said:
2. check device battery status // they may be in charging status (due hardware bug)
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checked, didn't see any issues
mo3ulla said:
3. execute instructions which i write in theme
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did all of the things you mentioned in the thread, problem still exists.
The reason I started a new thread is beause it doesn't seem to be rom related. Could the reason be just old or defective battery?

How old is your device/battery?
If it is older than six-eight months, most likely it is soon going to die. That's how it started for me too. Then it'll get worse, like losing charge when plugged into the mains, and your device suddenly dying at around 50%, which will increase later.
The easiest solution would be to buy a new battery. If that solves the case, then cool. If it doesn't, you'll have a backup battery when your current one dies

Getting worse
I've had the device for about 4-6 month, not sure how long previous owner has had it for. New battery is on the way.
Tried everything. I flushed official rom form i-Mate and then Mo3ulla's latest and radio 1.15 - no luck. On one of the forums here I've read that taking battery out for about 5 min helps with fast draining, I've tried it and think it did help for a bit (I could be wrong) but then all problems came back.
Problems:
1. Registered applications after working properly for few days - now gives an error that the app license data can not be red.
PBar 1.5 top bar indicator moving around on the bar, it starts in the original right position and then moves to the middle of the bar.
2. "Turn device OFF if not used for"... option in power settings doesn't work - the device never turns off. "Turn backlight off" - works fine.
As Mo3ulla suggested I checked the GSM band settings - it is set for PCS1900 which I believe is correct for T-Mobile USA. Is it?
I just hope is is not a hardware issue as I am in USA and there are no UNI repair shops in the area.
If you have any idea on what to do please let me know as I am close to desperate mode and will try anything at this point.

when my battery started dying at 50% within 2 weeks i could only get 1 1/2 minutes of use out of it. i tried different ROMS, followed the instructions in the wiki but none of that worked for me.
Basically it was just the battery, i have used it everyday for about 2 years so i had my use out of it. I would definately buy a new battery for what they cost. i got mine on ebay for about £7 ($14 or so)

Yep
shoulders said:
when my battery started dying at 50% within 2 weeks i could only get 1 1/2 minutes of use out of it. i tried different ROMS, followed the instructions in the wiki but none of that worked for me.
Basically it was just the battery, i have used it everyday for about 2 years so i had my use out of it. I would definately buy a new battery for what they cost. i got mine on ebay for about £7 ($14 or so)
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NEw batter is on the way already, I am just affraid that it is something else, like hardware error, and if that's the case - I am screwed.

I've noticed the same thing with my Universe. It started after new ROM upgrade just 3 days ago.

Best way
Belka77 said:
Hi,
I am having an issue with my battery: it drains really really fast, I mean I am loosing 10% per hour. It all started when I flushed my first 128mb compatible rom. I went from Mo3ulla latest to Ivans and back to Mo3ulla and all three had this issue. I also noticed that phone doesn't go to standby, backlight off - works, but turning power off after 2 min setting just doesn't do anything.
Apps I have are:
SPB PocketPlus 4, pBar, A2DPToggle, TCPMP, AEButton and that is pretty much it.
Any ideas and help is very much appreciated.
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Beasty and Lairentius 2.08.01 Rom
5 hours of wifi ( 3400 mah battery )
3 hours of wifi ( standart battery )
Standby mode really works
but this rom have another problems
Whatever
Battery life is first important thing for me.
and i will not change this rom ever.

Belka77 said:
As Mo3ulla suggested I checked the GSM band settings - it is set for PCS1900 which I believe is correct for T-Mobile USA. Is it?
I just hope is is not a hardware issue as I am in USA and there are no UNI repair shops in the area.
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this information you can obtain from operator itself ... just call to operator

Belka77 said:
NEw batter is on the way already, I am just affraid that it is something else, like hardware error, and if that's the case - I am screwed.
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no its not hardware .. in your case its battery ... when battery arrives you will need to proper start use it ....

Update: It's alive
Well it is all better now. I installed Mo3ullas v1(not 128 MB) and device behaved much better: "Turn off power" setting worked and all in all this was excellent rom except for one thing - no A2DP. Then I went with Ivan's V1 and it all looks good now, no strange behavior from apps, power of works. A2DP works and so on, so I guess it was the issue of compatibility of Rom and Device. For some reason 128MB roms don't agree with my (and only my) device. I am looking to by the 64MB ram chips and do the upgrade will see what happens. Thank you all for you help.
mo3ulla said:
no its not hardware .. in your case its battery ... when battery arrives you will need to proper start use it ....
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Mo3ulla could you clarify what you mean by proper start use it?
Also if anyone knows where I can order just a couple of those 64MB chips - would be greatly appreciated. So far all distributors I contacted want to sell them by thousands and the site that was mentioned here (don't remember the url) that does sell them individually wants $80 and that is way too steep.

wifi / bluetooth not functioning

Dopod 818 pro
IPL : 2.15.0001
SPL :2.G4.4PDA
ShadoW 2.0 CE -- Black
I need help my wifi and bluetooth does not function.wifi does not turn on and bluetooth turn on but not discoverable even If it is discoverable.

the same problems as yours, hope be handled soon...
IPL : 2.20.0001
SPL :2.G4.4PDA
Radio: 2.69.21
OS:8.8.0.0[WM61 19949]

Try:
A different radio ROM
A different ROM
If neither help, then ask questions, and make sure the hardware isn't damaged

genevie said:
Dopod 818 pro
IPL : 2.15.0001
SPL :2.G4.4PDA
ShadoW 2.0 CE -- Black
I need help my wifi and bluetooth does not function.wifi does not turn on and bluetooth turn on but not discoverable even If it is discoverable.
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hi, is there anyone who tell me why my wifi couldn't detect any wireless in range and irda i am using iphone prophet 1.1.2 and radio is 69 my device is qtek s200 g4 i used to can use that services . please if there is a solution send it to me. thaanks in advance.

sbs43 said:
hi, is there anyone who tell me why my wifi couldn't detect any wireless in range and irda i am using iphone prophet 1.1.2 and radio is 69 my device is qtek s200 g4 i used to can use that services . please if there is a solution send it to me. thaanks in advance.
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Try a different ROM/radio ROM. Some ROMs have some issues, that are only rectified in different builds or with different drivers.

l3v5y said:
Try:
A different radio ROM
A different ROM
If neither help, then ask questions, and make sure the hardware isn't damaged
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Hello!
Well, i have the same problem(no wifi), and I am trying to do diag's
and I have tried 10-15 times so far , different rom's clean/full(wm5, wm6 wm6.1)
different radios (69.21, 19.21, 43...) in a G4 hardspl-ed.
So I was thinking what else should i try ?
Is there a debug version?
It would be cool to add some diagnostics to wiki!
ps: it was a second hand from ebay

march-arm5 said:
Hello!
Well, i have the same problem(no wifi), and I am trying to do diag's
and I have tried 10-15 times so far , different rom's clean/full(wm5, wm6 wm6.1)
different radios (69.21, 19.21, 43...) in a G4 hardspl-ed.
So I was thinking what else should i try ?
Is there a debug version?
It would be cool to add some diagnostics to wiki!
ps: it was a second hand from ebay
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AFAIK, apart from MTTY (which I can't use well) there are no diagnostic tools...
What I would suggest, is flashing the original ROM for your device, and seeing if that works...

l3v5y said:
AFAIK, apart from MTTY (which I can't use well) there are no diagnostic tools...
What I would suggest, is flashing the original ROM for your device, and seeing if that works...
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well it seems that orange don't have official rom, i'm making tests on power drain
to see if there are "leaks" but the problem is that it is dependent to firmware,
the minimum that i saw was about 16mA with some "clean" rom but typically it
can go up to 56mA
Also i was thinking about firing up a Linux kernel but i don't thing that the wlan is supported (yet).

DASH Power Drain Possible Reason
Hey all, I've got a T-Mobile Dash (HTC Excalibur) running WM6.1 Kavana, which is great!
Thing is, it does not stay lit very long. 5 maybe 6 odd hours.
No Wifi. (Driver not loaded error)
I installed Facada 1.4.9 on it, and somehow, the wifi came back, and was functional, for a whole of one day.
Here's the kicker. The phone was at 100% that morning, when I installed Facade. By 10PM the phone was at 81%, amazing! Hasn't lasted that long (960Mah).
Thing is, I tried the Wi-fi, and it has once again failed. (after 10PM). Battery returned to superdrain mode.
My hypothesis is that the driver doesn't load, because the Wifi is already on, and is not functioning properly! Therefore, since it is on, the battery is draining rapidly trying to maintain power to the wifi. And since the driver doesn't initialize, the phone doesn't recognize (software) that the wifi is on, therefore you can't turn it on or off, and your battery will drain very rapidly.
I'm going to call HTC and give them my opinion on this situation, and see if they have any solutions (apart from buying a new phone.
This is a used E-Bay purchased phone. From day one, full functionality, including WIFI and Bluetooth. Battery lasted up to 3 days on standby.
Now, no Wifi, battery lasts (960Mah) 5-7 hours (standby) less with talking.
Hope this clarifies some of the concern on the battery and wifi loss issues. As soon as I have a solution, I will post back.
Cheers gents!
(Sorry mods for this being NOT in the Excalibur forum, just thought it might be relevant even for a different model seeing as the hardware/software is very similar)
PS. Wifi is once again functional (Day after) for reasons unknown!
Battery is charging, and is actually back to factory specs on battery life.

[Q] Is it possible to repair radio (hardware) ?

Hello all,
Well, some days ago, I decided to buy a Rhodium and sell my old Raphael, but first I had to fix the keyboard space bar who was causing trouble (had to push quiet strong to (as this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=777284). So, I had an old TP who was bricked, I thought I could switch the keyboard to fix this problem.
I disassembled the TP very very slowly and carefully (2 hours to open the first housing [...]) after all was done, I reconnected the speaker (once more, 2 hours to reconnect it...). I started the phone... all was fine, keyboard ok, but radio signal no detected (may be a bad location). Well, after somes hours I thought the rom was causing trouble -> flash into shipped rom, radio included, not improvement. Updating radio to latest one... no change. Hardware problem could only cause this.
But, when I'm very very very (yes, very !) near a great signal radio, my TP can connect to the operator ! (but low signal : EDGE). Otherwise, the TP is like in Flight mode.
What have I done ? have I destroyed the radio ? I followed the dissassembling process step by step.
Ps : I switched again to my old keyboard, no changing. :/
Ps 2 : Already posted in TP hardware problems, no answer.
Ps 3 :A beer will be offer to the one who could help me.

Up.
Please, has anyone an idea ?

I finally managed to repair it myself.
Opened device several times fixed battery & phone with tape and moved the hardware. After some test I found that if I link a little piece of metal next to USB to the plastic component, phone recovered radio signal, GPS, etc.

[Q] touch screen and battery.

Hello again,
because in italy we say "no two without three", in 3 months i have bought 3 different HD2 with different problems. first, had red (t mobile) button hard, i had the bad idea to open this unit, now is for spare parts. second, i told you last week, has an hardware problem in RX section, seen by a Lab, and no Rdio or Om can solve my problem of signal. it 's broken, and seller says me "it starts from here Perfect".. ok, he sent me in a pizza box, may be someone thought to taste it... but from USA to Italy, i could think that could be a good idea to make a very strong packaging.. waiting for refund, so i can send back tihs item, i have bought another HD2 T-mobile, this time in Italy, used, but "perfect" and i asked before, not to have bad surprises. Arrived with WM6.5, put inside SIM, switch on, but can't unlock SIM, the touch is "sleeping". after some attempts, touch begin to run, and i can use the phone. i thought it had a bad system may be old, or a little corrupted. so, at home, task29, radio 15.50, magldr 1.13 and DFT android 2.2 with htc sense. wonderful, but when unlocking, after pressed red button, i must do it several times before touchscreen begins to work.
put on a non original battery, seems it is 1550 mAh, against 1230 of original HTC batteries. at full charge, th touchscreen stop to have problems and lock. this morning i try many times, the phone runs, but, in the afternoon, suddely locks and no way to use it. now, with 100% big battery, works almost perfect.
the question is: WHY THIS TOUCHSCREEN WORKS WELL ONLY WHEN BATTERY IS FULL? If it's damaged, no way to use it in every moment, but if with full charge, it runs, what is the problem? not software, because did the same with wM6.5. so is a little problem i can solve takin it in a lab, or is something worst, so is better if i change touchscreen? thank you.