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Hey ya all
Ive tried to google for this issue but haven't found anything. I got it yesterday evening, about 1-2 hours after OTA update to 2.3.4.
So what happens is when I hit the on/off button to turn of the screen, it sometimes goes black for about half a second and then turns back on. Same when I try to wake it, goes light and then goes dark. So it seams like a dubbleclick almost.
Sometimes I've also got the issue that my Home button just keeps making screen shots, took me a while to figure out thats conected to the power button. How am I supposed to take a screenshot? Could it be a simple hardware issue where the button gets stuck? I've tried to remove the backcover and clean up, but it all seams fine for my untrained eye.
How are you holding the phone when this happens? This same thing happens to me sometimes if I kind of wrap my hand around it when I pick it up. I unconsciously hit the volume button like half a second before I hit the power button, and the volume button wakes the phone & then the power button turns it right back off.
It can happen whatever way Im holding it im afraid, and it has only occured since last night. Lets see if someone else got this after 2.3.4 or if its just a wierd coincidence.
And also, as I said, it seam to bug out my screenshot function.
That's not a coincidence, happens to me as well.
My guess is that's because of the new screenshot feature (hold Power+Home). Can anyone hazard a guess as to how to turn it off?
Well, guess it's a good thing it aint then, hopefully it'll get fixed.
No one else with this issue? It anoyys me alot
I have this issue, but it only happens if I press the button too fast or something. I don't know how to explain.
happens to me too
Randomly enough, just tried the screenshot function and it said saved to Camera folder but it's not there. What app is used to take it? Someone said it was MySketcher but I don't know
I spoke to HTC support sweden today and they didnt seam to be aware of this issue atleast. Keeps happening to me about 30% of the times i hit the button.. I dont think its hardware issue but didnt care to factory reset the phone yet.. Anyone of you with the issue has other than stock rom? Did it only happen after you upgraded to latest firmware? Ive only had it since 2.3.4.
I'm getting this exact same issue since upgrading to 2.3.4. I have a stock ROM too. It's really annoying, press the on/off button and it doesnt always turn it off, it does exactly the same as what the op says.
Also getting it take screen shots when I press the home button.
isak888 said:
Hey ya all
Ive tried to google for this issue but haven't found anything. I got it yesterday evening, about 1-2 hours after OTA update to 2.3.4.
So what happens is when I hit the on/off button to turn of the screen, it sometimes goes black for about half a second and then turns back on. Same when I try to wake it, goes light and then goes dark. So it seams like a dubbleclick almost.
Sometimes I've also got the issue that my Home button just keeps making screen shots, took me a while to figure out thats conected to the power button. How am I supposed to take a screenshot? Could it be a simple hardware issue where the button gets stuck? I've tried to remove the backcover and clean up, but it all seams fine for my untrained eye.
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well for same issue i got my power button changed...now its fine... i had this issue and was mad... so after change its gud... itz mostly coz of overstressed power button...c ur power button is fine... in recovery also it must b mis-behaving?
Edit : i am on 2.3.4 stock as of now
lalitsehgal21 said:
well for same issue i got my power button changed...now its fine... i had this issue and was mad... so after change its gud... itz mostly coz of overstressed power button...c ur power button is fine... in recovery also it must b mis-behaving?
Edit : i am on 2.3.4 stock as of now
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Was abit tricky to understand you, well anyway, so you had it repaired then? Id love to avoid that, hate being without the phone. But maybe thats the only solution.
Thanks for your input.
Yea I'm not so sure if this is a software thing. I haven't experienced this during regular use, but I have experienced a double-press effect while in Clockwork Mod. If I press the button on the leftmost part and do it slowly, I can get a double click without actually clicking it twice. Scares the crap out of me when I'm flashing roms and kernels.
So maybe something is up with the power button itself? Too sensitive maybe?
same issue here, was afraid it was my button. first i thought it was crt animations that were causting it. i have to go in to build.prop and turn off power+home screen shots because half the time i hit home it take a screenshot. not sure what's up with the power button.
have the issue on both bulletproof and eaglesblood, both 2.3.4
Happens to me as well and drives me absolutely insane.. The problem is definitely hardware.. I got a replacement back cover under warranty and after two weeks the problem is back just as bad.
To somewhat remedy the screen off/on flicker, i use 'screen off and lock' for long press of search button.. Not the same I know, but at least it doesn't flicker back on.
As for recovery, you can use home/menu for up/down, back for back and search for select.. I find this light years easier than having to ninja push the power button to avoid a double press.
I wish there was some way to fix the damn button tho.. I don't understand how HTC screwed it up so bad.
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Having the same problem. Is the problem with the back cover or the phone itself? I looked at the button underneath the case and it looks bent. I was thinking maybe a tiny piece of paper inside would help, if it does, I'll report back
EDIT: playing with the button with the case off shows no problem. It has to be the way the case interacts with the button
EDIT 2: A piece of paper doesn't completely relieve the problem but does make it much harder to reproduce, and in my opinion, it's much nicer to press now
EDIT 3: Thicker paper=issue solved. I'll send HTC an email about it not reaching the button all the way, maybe they can do a recall on affected backings
Flippy125 said:
Having the same problem. Is the problem with the back cover or the phone itself? I looked at the button underneath the case and it looks bent. I was thinking maybe a tiny piece of paper inside would help, if it does, I'll report back
EDIT: playing with the button with the case off shows no problem. It has to be the way the case interacts with the button
EDIT 2: A piece of paper doesn't completely relieve the problem but does make it much harder to reproduce, and in my opinion, it's much nicer to press now
EDIT 3: Thicker paper=issue solved. I'll send HTC an email about it not reaching the button all the way, maybe they can do a recall on affected backings
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I dont understand exactly what you did, but id be glad to know!
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I dont understand exactly what you did, but id be glad to know!
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I ripped off a little piece of paper from a paper cd case about the width of the button inside, I then folded it until I found the perfect thickness and set it on top. I just carefully put the backing back on. It pushes the power button up about double what it was. I'd take pics but all it is is a piece of paper sitting on top XD
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Got an email back from HTC saying they'll use the information for "future devices"
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I've had my One S since it's come out, always keep in a case and I've noticed it's been harder and harder to push the power button down to wake it up.
I see Expansys has a replacement sim cover here http://www.expansys-usa.com/htc-one..._productfeed&gclid=COvFrtXItbACFUMCQAodJx8-7g
This should include the power button mechanism but I'm not sure if I'm ready to spend $20.
And I certainly don't want to go through the hassle of a replacement from TMO.
Anyone else having issues? Are there possible solutions?
I dont know if there are any solutions, but I notice a difference too from when i first got it to now.
I had the same problem occur to me on the HTC Sensation.
Might just be wear and tear from how much you keep on pressing the button. A solution to slow down this 'wear and tear' would be to unlock the phone by means of the softkeys or volumekeys.
Just to add gas to the starting flame: the Nexus 1 had massive widespread power button failures...
how do you unlock from the volumerocker or soft keys?
Xdpker06 said:
how do you unlock from the volumerocker or soft keys?
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The Sensation had a feature in some custom ROMs called Swipe-to-unlock, basically you swipe your finger across the softkeys and the screen turns on. Swipe the other way to turn it off.
But I'm not sure if this is also on One S ROMs
i had to exchange 4 of them for various reasons and only my last unit has a perfect power button that still works as new. but it would be great to have swipe-to-unlock just because how tall this phone is.
usaff22 said:
The Sensation had a feature in some custom ROMs called Swipe-to-unlock, basically you swipe your finger across the softkeys and the screen turns on. Swipe the other way to turn it off.
But I'm not sure if this is also on One S ROMs
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Yep, Swipe-to-Unlock is a great option! Hope to get it for our One S soon, and as sources are released, we'll probably get this option with some custom Kernels or additions...
Don't know if a "soft" solution is really good, but it will eat some battery for sure as the system is "waiting to be touched" and not really sleeping as it should be. Some has huge drain, some not... But I didn't test all these options, and not sure that they work with our phone.
Another popular solution for the sensation was using the Volume + button hack to wake the device.
I never had that issue with my sensation and after one month with the ONE S my power button still works fine.
(On his sensation) A friend of mine placed a small piece of paper under the power button to raise it and it seemed to work for him, maybe you can try something similar?
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how do you unlock from the volumerocker or soft keys?
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Ummm....I believe there is an app in the google play store that will let u wake the phone up with the volume buttons
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Hello, I'm having the famous Cappy lock button problem (the one where said button doesn't work). It's not a physical problem (unless a contact has died somewhere on my motherboard) because my button feels the same as it did the day I got this phone. I've also never had any kind of problem with my power button before. I did get my phone secondhand from a friend which voided the warranty. The only way I can turn the screen on is by plugging it in or removing and replacing the battery. The only way it turns off is by timing out.
Help guys, I need some answers!
Thanks in advance.
P.S. I already tried the camera app trick and to no avail. I also can't do anything in recovery mode because the power button is also the selection button.
My button started acting up. I used a can of compressed air to spray into the edges of the button, and it's been working great ever since.
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OP,
Check out mobiletechvideos.com for the repair.
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This is All very helpful, but I don't think that it is a hardware issue. I'll try all these things that you have suggested and we'll see to certain.
When you take the battery out then put it back in does it automatically turn on? If so the power button needs to be replaced....at least that's what mine and a lot of others I've seen was doing.
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This is All very helpful, but I don't think that it is a hardware issue. I'll try all these things that you have suggested and we'll see to certain.
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It's a hardware issue. What else would it be?
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just disassemble it and clean the button. I had same problem on my volumn down button.
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I took it apart and the motherboard was surprisingly clean. I was expecting it to be dustier, but everything looked fine. I'm now thinking it could be a micro-fracture on a solder contact. I still haven't sprayed keyboard cleaner directly on the button, so maybe I don't have to buy a whole new motherboard.
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When you take the battery out then put it back in does it automatically turn on? If so the power button needs to be replaced....at least that's what mine and a lot of others I've seen was doing.
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Did you replace the button yourself? I have been without my lock button for about a year now and I have kind of gotten used to it, but if the process of replacing it is fairly simple than I may just do that myself! Also where did you purchase your new lock button?
no sense is telling a big long story. I woke up this morning, put my phone in my pocket, went out to my car to plug it into aux, and when i tried to turn the volume up, THERE WAS NO VOLUME BUTTON!!!
Gone. Forever, probably. I'm talking with a Verizon tech rep over the phone and they said this might not be covered under Defect and might have to be replaced through Asurion. I call bullsh*t on that. I'm going to try and find where that button is and take the phone into a Verizon store to prove that this wasn't from dropping it or anything.
Watch out for your volume buttons, folks. they're pesky little things....
UPDATE: Okay... so it just pops back in. solid hold and no issues, but now i'm a little concerned... I've never heard of anyone else having that same issue, but if it happens again, does anyone know of a good route to go for getting a replacement.
Never heard of this. You sure it didn't snagged on anything?
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blestsol said:
Never heard of this. You sure it didn't snagged on anything?
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I really don't think so, but it doesn't seem like it's going to fall out again. I'll keep an eye on it and see if I did something that caused it to pop out.
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Did you check if it would be safe to super glue it in?
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kench33 said:
Did you check if it would be safe to super glue it in?
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I thought about that and I don't think the Gore would hold with the constant rocking if the switch. I also don't think it would hurt it. The switch is held in place by two tiny prongs on with side that both look perfectly fine. It looks like the switch might have been pulled out by a stray thread from my pillow (I use my phone as an alarm and just lay it next to my head).
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Dat long thumb nail. Lol
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The power button fell off of my wife's phone. VZW replaced under warranty. I immediately got her an Otterbox Commuter case that encloses the power and volume buttons.
Lol its not a big deal. Just buy a new one online, and watch a teardown video and stop at the volume button and do the opposite of what they do
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dberry74 said:
The power button fell off of my wife's phone. VZW replaced under warranty. I immediately got her an Otterbox Commuter case that encloses the power and volume buttons.
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My power button got snagged on the edge of a case I was taking off last night and came off. I found it on my desk when I got home today and stuffed it back in the hole. All is well so far...
Yeah this happened to my power button too, but i was like watching a youtube vid and flicking the button and felt it pop out, simply pop back in and hasnt fell out since.
My volume button also came off. I'm still not positive how it happened but I think it was when I was removing the case to put in the sd card. This was the third day I had the phone so I went back to Verizon and talked to them. They said they don't have parts but offered to replace the phone. They were out of stock on the one I had but said they would call or email when more came in. That night I found the cat playing with the button on the floor of my office and stuck it back in. I have had no issues with it since even though I chance cases on a regular basis depending on need or whim. Verizon did call several days later and offer to do the trade which I told them I didn't need any more.
Never heard of this. I change my case on occasion as well. I will have to be more careful when doing so. Thanks for the heads up.
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Wyvern49 said:
My volume button also came off. I'm still not positive how it happened but I think it was when I was removing the case to put in the sd card. This was the third day I had the phone so I went back to Verizon and talked to them. They said they don't have parts but offered to replace the phone. They were out of stock on the one I had but said they would call or email when more came in. That night I found the cat playing with the button on the floor of my office and stuck it back in. I have had no issues with it since even though I chance cases on a regular basis depending on need or whim. Verizon did call several days later and offer to do the trade which I told them I didn't need any more.
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Sounds like a made up disillusion
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My wife's volume button went missing yesterday. No idea how it happened or where it went
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My power button actually popped out last night. I was taking off the case because the phone locked up on me and I had to remove the battery. I removed my case and heard something loose, looked in the case and the power button was sitting there. I am looking for a case now that covers the buttons so i do not lose them at some random point.
The power button is one of he captivate's weak points. I started looking at ways to reduce use of it to head off the problem before it happens. I'm interested to hear what, if anything, others may have done.
Here is my list so far:
1. use a case, such as otterbox commuter, that keeps the button clean and perhaps softens the impact when pressed.
2. use Rebooter app for reboot, reboot to recovery, and power off.
3. In JB, add the screen lock function to the notification bar. I often lock the screen before putting phone in my pocket after use. instead of power button, I tap the icon.
4. in JB, enable the volume rocker wake function. use volume keys to wake the phone.
Locking/unlocking the screen probably accounts for 99% of my power button use. so items 3 and 4 reduce my power button use the most.
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laughingT said:
The power button is one of he captivate's weak points. I started looking at ways to reduce use of it to head off the problem before it happens. I'm interested to hear what, if anything, others may have done.
Here is my list so far:
1. use a case, such as otterbox commuter, that keeps the button clean and perhaps softens the impact when pressed.
2. use Rebooter app for reboot, reboot to recovery, and power off.
3. In JB, add the screen lock function to the notification bar. I often lock the screen before putting phone in my pocket after use. instead of power button, I tap the icon.
4. in JB, enable the volume rocker wake function. use volume keys to wake the phone.
Locking/unlocking the screen probably accounts for 99% of my power button use. so items 3 and 4 reduce my power button use the most.
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To add to this list: Capacitive buttons in recovery.
Imo, case is probably the best solution. The power button is fairly opened to dust/dirt and such. On top of that, if dropped without a case, you multiply your chances of breaking something.
I must say though, I own 2 captivate (both bought about a year and a half ago) and never had any button problems. They have been dropped and got dirty but pretty much always have a case so either I've been very lucky or those cases actually make all the difference!
Button savior also helps.
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Button savior also helps.
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Is that an app?
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i see the app on google play. thanks for sharing. I am not sure I want to give up screen real estate as preventative measure, but nice to know about it if ever needed.
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Is the power button really such an Achilles heel when it comes to the cappy? I've had mine for over 2 years now, it's used every day, has no case on it and it's been working great... so far.
Is this something that just "fails" or does it actually have to break?
iamzombie said:
Is the power button really such an Achilles heel when it comes to the cappy? I've had mine for over 2 years now, it's used every day, has no case on it and it's been working great... so far.
Is this something that just "fails" or does it actually have to break?
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Hope you didn't just jinx yourself. It will just fail one day as that's what it did to me. On the bright side having volume rocker wake on ever rom and most roms now including a go to sleep toggle for the notification drawer its easy to work around.
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Screen off and lock (free in the play store) will save your power button. No root required.
There are kernels with "touch2wake" that will turn your phone on by touching the capacitive buttons. This of course requires, root, unlock, custom Rom.
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I'm on my third Cappy (warrantied) and the first one suffered from the power button death. It was less than a year old at the time. It would work intermittenly at the end and finally quit. I tried taking it apart and spraying electrical cleaner in and around with no success. I had to resort to apps to lock the screen and wake with volume buttons. Hopefully this one will hold out till I'm up for upgrade in March.
I never had any issues with my captivate buttons, but I replaced my nexus S twice, in less than six months, due to a shoddy power button. I'm steering clear of Samsung for a while.
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Had one for about 2 years and never had any issues
grotz497 said:
Had one for about 2 years and never had any issues
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A cappy or NS?
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Going on 2 yrs too. I drop mine all the time and am shamefully careless with my cappy. It just keeps on going. I do have a seemingly dead or choosy HDMI port but its probably from my toddler sucking on the Phone a few times.
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A cappy or NS?
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Cappy. NS had the shoddy power button. Actually, I think I've had my cappy for closer to three years. My brother in law had a cappy and beat the snot out of it and it still worked. Pool twice, dropped from scaffolding, countless drops, and it kept going.
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nespid said:
Cappy. NS had the shoddy power button. Actually, I think I've had my cappy for closer to three years. My brother in law had a cappy and beat the snot out of it and it still worked. Pool twice, dropped from scaffolding, countless drops, and it kept going.
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I swimmed with mine in a pool for about 20mins. Get out of water, freak out a bit, take it a part so it can dry in the sun (not too long), put in bag of rice for 48hrs = Cappy is still running like a champ! Been dropped quite a few times too but has a case. :good:
wow. what case were you using?
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laughingT said:
wow. what case were you using?
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A very regular/boring black soft case that covers the buttons