Just rec'd my Transformer, but the on/off button seems to be a little loose and I usually have to press it really hard to wake the device. Does anyone have this problem?
define "loose"?
Mine isn't rock solid and yes the button has a decent amount of resistance, or do you mean you have to keep pressing after the click?
It's loose compared to the volume rocker. I don't feel a click... Maybe I'll have to check it out when stores start putting them on display and decide whether or not I should get an exchange.
Thanks for your reply.
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Maybe I'm just a little dumb and uncoordinated and a good amount crotchety (ok, the use of the word "maybe" there is probably not needed), but I find it a bit of a pain in the ass to hit the power button to wake this phone up or put it to sleep. the button is on the top/back of the phone, and the way that it's angled and flush, I don't know, I just seem to have a hard time hitting it without really focusing on what I'm doing. I also usually end up hitting the volume buttons with the way I grab the phone to press the power button, and it's damn near impossible to do with the phone just lying flat on a surface.
I'm probably a little spoiled, coming from a Samsung Moment, which had Talk and End buttons on the front, and the End button served as the power button. It was so easy with a single thumb to wake the phone up, unlock the screen, do whatever, and put it back to sleep.
Unfortunately, the Shift is pretty limited when it comes to hard buttons. But I wondered, is it in any way possible to cause maybe a long press on the volume to wake/sleep the phone? I think that would solve most of my annoyances.
flu13 said:
Maybe I'm just a little dumb and uncoordinated and a good amount crotchety (ok, the use of the word "maybe" there is probably not needed), but I find it a bit of a pain in the ass to hit the power button to wake this phone up or put it to sleep. the button is on the top/back of the phone, and the way that it's angled and flush, I don't know, I just seem to have a hard time hitting it without really focusing on what I'm doing. I also usually end up hitting the volume buttons with the way I grab the phone to press the power button, and it's damn near impossible to do with the phone just lying flat on a surface.
I'm probably a little spoiled, coming from a Samsung Moment, which had Talk and End buttons on the front, and the End button served as the power button. It was so easy with a single thumb to wake the phone up, unlock the screen, do whatever, and put it back to sleep.
Unfortunately, the Shift is pretty limited when it comes to hard buttons. But I wondered, is it in any way possible to cause maybe a long press on the volume to wake/sleep the phone? I think that would solve most of my annoyances.
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Regarding the power button, you'll get used to it.
Regarding the volume question, yes this is possible with Cyanogenmod 7. You need to be rooted to run Cyanogenmod 7.
flu13 said:
Maybe I'm just a little dumb and uncoordinated and a good amount crotchety (ok, the use of the word "maybe" there is probably not needed), but I find it a bit of a pain in the ass to hit the power button to wake this phone up or put it to sleep. the button is on the top/back of the phone, and the way that it's angled and flush, I don't know, I just seem to have a hard time hitting it without really focusing on what I'm doing. I also usually end up hitting the volume buttons with the way I grab the phone to press the power button, and it's damn near impossible to do with the phone just lying flat on a surface.
I'm probably a little spoiled, coming from a Samsung Moment, which had Talk and End buttons on the front, and the End button served as the power button. It was so easy with a single thumb to wake the phone up, unlock the screen, do whatever, and put it back to sleep.
Unfortunately, the Shift is pretty limited when it comes to hard buttons. But I wondered, is it in any way possible to cause maybe a long press on the volume to wake/sleep the phone? I think that would solve most of my annoyances.
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If you want you can d/l 2 apps from market that might make things a little smoother for you.
One is quickboot, 4 options reboot,recovery,bootloader,and power off. Secondly one called screen off puts a button on your home screen tap it and your phone goes to sleep.
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You just get this phone? I remember back when it was first released the forum was full of threads asking the same thing. Then we all just got used to it I used to hit my volume keys accidently all the time but I haven't done that in months now.
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Hell I still do when I'm using the physical KB lol
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lol that was a problem for me too, but i got used to it.....
The power button didn't take long, but i remember every time I used to open/close my phone I would hold the volume down button and it got very annoying, but yeah just give it some time because i love the location of all the buttons now that I'm used to them
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Like everyone else said you just get used to it really
eventually its like secondnature and wouldnt want to have it any other way lol
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You just get this phone?
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Yeah, two weeks ago.
Glad to hear that it's not just me. Thanks for the responses. I guess I figured two weeks would be enough to get used to it, but maybe I just need to give it more time.
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VICODAN said:
Regarding the volume question, yes this is possible with Cyanogenmod 7. You need to be rooted to run Cyanogenmod 7.
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That's cool, although I don't know if I'm ready to give up Sense yet (running MikShifted-G right now), but I do have CM7 on my Nook and I really like it. Thanks for the tip.
flu13 said:
Yeah, two weeks ago.
Glad to hear that it's not just me. Thanks for the responses. I guess I figured two weeks would be enough to get used to it, but maybe I just need to give it more time.
And the HW KB still feels funny, right? I used to love my Moment's keyboard but now when I use it I fell like I'm stuck on the short bus
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The Keyboard definitely feels different from the Moment. I can't say for sure which I like better. I did like having the dedicated number row on the moment. Now, I struggle to find the parentheses or asterisk. I also liked the sliding mechanism on the Moment much better. It had that satisfying snap into position that it did. I always feel like the Shift is a little stubborn about sliding.
I came from a spring loaded samsung also, was a lil hesitant at first too. Tell you what tho, I have made an artform out of opening this phones keyboard. Feels real fluid, like a natural extension. Now I try opening a spring assist device like the wifes epic & I damn near drop it due to the extra force to get the mechanism moving combined w/ the slick cover. Then when it finally pops, it damn near jumps outta my hand... Ok, I have dropped it a few times, not tellin her that tho.
Main point: I agree, "once you get used to it", you really appreciate the thought that went into the simplistic design; buttons to the board.
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My Transformer power button feels a little lose compared to the volume button... is the power button like this on all Eepads or should I exchange mine? works fine but it feel weird...
TIA!
I have two, and both of them have power buttons that are solid, as are the volume buttons. If exchanging it is an option, I think that's a good idea. I don't think you'd want to find one day that you are unable to turn the thing on because the power button's come completely loose or something.
My power button is slightly loose as well. I work at Best Buy, and our demo model is slightly loose too. I think it's just luck of the draw. I doubt it will ever pop off or anything, but it's definitely not as tight as the volume knockers on some models.
Same here, my power button is slightly loose too. Bought it a couple weeks ago, B70 SBK2.
Although I'm not afraid of the button malfunctioning, y try to use it as little as possible, just like in all of my gadgets.
Its probably the weakest point on all of them, along with batteries. (Imo)
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not a technical question at all but need a desire s owner, i have just brought one for my gf, however cant tell if there is something wrong with the power button. It doesnt provide a reassuring click feel like on the sensation or the volume rocker on this device. Sure enough it works but you have to make good contact with the button, its not 'how it should be'
is this standard for the desire or should there be some sort of click to the power button
i should add it seems to be the same size and shape as the sensation button but some what more resessed, unevenly too.
If you bought this new, then take it back.
If you didn't then root it with a ROM (Like Reaper or Fallout) which provides wake-on-volume as an option. My power button is like that now and many other people get a similar problem with high usage.
I completely agree with Simon's advice I'd recommend that you take it back if you can and get a new hand set, the power button on my wife's is broken now and she has had to install a shake to wake application as she won't let me root it...although she intends to return it in the next few weeks for a replacement under warranty.
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Mine is simmilar. After about year i sent phone for repair because of lifting screen, and also mentioned the power button "problem" - from beginning the button was "unsure".
I got repaired phone but after 2 months, the situation is same. The button is not as "sure press" as on for example HTC Desire.
you could take it back..
next time when you find some error on htc, you can normally use power button to enter recovery mode
Basic problem with a simple solution you'd think. Because my phone is in my pocket all day and I do a lot of rolling about on the floor at work and crouching behind cupboards cabinets, and even just sitting down, the power button ends up being pressed which I've realised is why my battery is sometimes down to 30% by 5pm. Some days it can be 100% after 12-15 hours at work if I don't keep catching the power button so this is clearly a massive design flaw.
I've had a look around and not found any information that is useful. I've installed keyremapper and that doesn't do anything more than what I did when I had a play with the Generic.kl file. I can disable the power button wake function but then I can't wake the phone up with swype (or whatever that thing is where you unlock it with the soft buttons). I then tried reassigning the wake function the volume keys and this didn't work either.
Is there a solution to this or do I just have to put up with this massive failing of an otherwise decent phone?
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Basic problem with a simple solution you'd think. Because my phone is in my pocket all day and I do a lot of rolling about on the floor at work and crouching behind cupboards cabinets, and even just sitting down, the power button ends up being pressed which I've realised is why my battery is sometimes down to 30% by 5pm. Some days it can be 100% after 12-15 hours at work if I don't keep catching the power button so this is clearly a massive design flaw.
I've had a look around and not found any information that is useful. I've installed keyremapper and that doesn't do anything more than what I did when I had a play with the Generic.kl file. I can disable the power button wake function but then I can't wake the phone up with swype (or whatever that thing is where you unlock it with the soft buttons). I then tried reassigning the wake function the volume keys and this didn't work either.
Is there a solution to this or do I just have to put up with this massive failing of an otherwise decent phone?
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can't you get a pouch? you think only about your power button. you never thought about the screen and the phone's body itself. one day you might take it out from your pocket and find the screen crack or heard something break in your pocket while you are working.
Yea I would look into getting a TPU case since it is much harder to press power button and doesn't really affect size of phone.
Or one of those big bulky leather pouches that you put your phone in like for belt loops and stuff.
Unfortunately that isn't going to work. I wear some Snickers work trousers and the phone goes in the phone pocket. There isn't room for a case in there as well. Plus my phone is already big enough, and it is insured so in the unlikely event it breaks I will get a new one.
I believe they're is a app in the play store called something like tap tap app. It allowed you to bypass the power button and user can use screen to turn on device. Don't know too much about the app but came across it one day. You might want to look into trying that. Hope this helps. Best wishes update, just checked the app and yes it definitely does control screen off and on. I think this could be the solution your looking for!
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I believe they're is a app in the play store called something like tap tap app. It allowed you to bypass the power button and user can use screen to turn on device. Don't know too much about the app but came across it one day. You might want to look into trying that. Hope this helps. Best wishes update, just checked the app and yes it definitely does control screen off and on. I think this could be the solution your looking for!
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Doesn't disable the power button.
Hello, I wonder if the power button is loose or if it is a defect, mine can move up,down,left and right.
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it is not a defect, it is fairly mushy.
compared to the volume buttons it feels weird. but I think all u11+es are like this
Ya sometime, if press the button not at the centre. The button will slightly went down one side and the button will wobble. But overall clicking no problem. Really hope not a defective unit.
My power button is fairly stiff. If I put any pressure on it to try and wiggle it it doesn't move. The only time it moves is if I press down on it to turn phone on or off.
My power button does not seem mushy when pressed, but it is wobbly, especially from side to side, up-down almost not at all.
And the volume button much much less wobbly than the power button.
But how is you USB Type -C port ?
When I plug my cable (one from the box) it doesn't seem loose like it will fall out, but it does move on the front-to-back direction of the phone.
So it's not completely stiff. Doesn't create any problems charging or connected to laptop, even if it moves like this.
What's you experience ?
My type C port seems very tight....no moving front and back problem... My button just loose issue it can moving aroind, but clicking is solid.