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Hello fellow G2X owners. Need some opinions from people with experience in tinkering with electronics.
My touch screen would lock up and would only become responsive after toggling the power button. Also, it would make random touches by itself while just sitting on the table. This made me suspect maybe a grounding issue. I was really praying that wasn't the issue because I bought this phone from eBay so I don't have a warrenty.
After doing a lot of Google searches I found iPhone users had similar problems in which they said the techs would clean and reseat the digitizer connector. I thought that would be my only hope of fixing this issue so after reading that, it reassured me this was something I could fix. I went ahead and broke the phone down and cleaned all the connectors since I had it open and then reseated them. This seems to have helped a lot but the issue is still persisting but thankfully on a much smaller scale. The screen still becomes unresponsive once in awhile and still makes random touches when the phone is just sitting on the table. Like I said, its not doing this nearly as much as it was, but I want to completely eliminate this issue.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks guys!
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Just send it to LG and not T-Mobile. U should have warranty
Could you explain a little more please. This phone was used so I would assume it had a limited warrenty from LG that has run out by now. Also, when I broke this phone down, I didn't find any seals that would show evidence of tampering with the device thus breaking any warrenty. Makes me wonder if this phone was been opened before.
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Has a one year warranty through LG and since the g2x hasn't yet been out for a year......
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I bought this phone new, and I can't find the seal anywhere either, don't worry.
Just wondering if u have any case on the phone? I found a little bug on the Trident aegis if unplug the USB rubbery port and replug it after about 10 secs the screen wont work but when u unplug it it works again. Its hard to explain but maybe ill make a video on it if everyone wants one
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Yes, I have that exact case your talking about. If that's really what's causing this, I'm surprised I haven't noticed. Even more surprised how a piece or rubber could do that. Strange though, I actually took the case off earlier before reading your post and haven't had a single issue in the past hour. I will do some testing of this theory.
Edit: after looking into it I releazied the rubber flap that covers the USB doesn't actually touch anything but the external housing. The audio jack cover however, actually sticks inside the jack port.
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Ok I thought it was just me. Take something metal and touch the rubber to discharge it. Works for me for like a 1 week.
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I, too, have been having this issue, as I posted in this thread: Link
and showed in this video:
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At first I thought it was a software issue due to the randomness of the occurrence, but now I'm pretty sure it's hardware as a firm push at the top section of the screen often helps, as does a firm whack, but only for a minute or 2, tops.
Pressing power always helps, but holding it doesn't. Taking apart the phone and reseating all the connectors (I wasn't sure which one the digitizer was though, so I didn't clean any) barely helped.
Input is always appreciated
I found that g2x touchscreen acts crazy when used with one of my usb cables.
Looks and acts like a touchscreen problem.
Could this be related to your issue?
Are you charging or connected to computer when it occurs?
androph said:
I found that g2x touchscreen acts crazy when used with one of my usb cables.
Looks and acts like a touchscreen problem.
Could this be related to your issue?
Are you charging or connected to computer when it occurs?
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Low quality USB chargers / cables can cause issues, but I've only ever encountered that on my Galaxy Spica, and my issue appears both when charging and when not.
Not sure about OP though; don't want to thread hijack, but the issue sounds similar.
Naw, it'll happen no matter what. Been 24 though now without that case and not a single problem. If it goes a week with no case and no issues, I'm gonna sign it off as the case being the culprit. Hate not having a case. Not having a case is what forced me into buying a new phone.
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Did u tty to trick I told u?
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Did u tty to trick I told u?
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What trick?
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Hold a metal screw on the rubber plug thing. I also rebooted surfing the process. This night be a gimmick but it worked for me. Try and tell us if it worked
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Naw haven't tried that yet. I'd rather just make sure its the case first, then I'll see about discharging any static built up in the case. I am currently in a very dry climate and would probably have to discharge it fairly often.
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Ok well I'm glad I'm not the only one. Shoulda posted this find but I didn't know if it was just a user mistake or not.
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Well after a week with the case on and a week with the case off, I can't really say it is the case. Its been well over a week since I've had any issues so I'm hoping that whatever it was has worked itself out.
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Well that's good it worked. Probably since u didn't use the case it didn't have any static stuff. Its hard to explain.
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I just received this phone from ebay today and am having the same exact problem, no case, I've had it for only a couple hours, any ideas?
I was having prior issues with my phone randomly going into bootloop and resetting if I hit the back of the phone even the slightest. A member suggested putting a folded up piece of paper in the back and it fixed it. Thanks Klathmon!
So, now I am having another issue. The phone will charge and will randomly stop charging even while it is plugged in. I have to reset the phone in order to continue charging.
I HAVE ORDERED A NEW BATTERY. It's coming in the mail. T-Mobile tacked on $7 to my bill. Which is already at $95. I feel like I'm getting raped! I love T-Mobile though!
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codecaine21 said:
I was having prior issues with my phone randomly going into bootloop and resetting if I hit the back of the phone even the slightest. A member suggested putting a folded up piece of paper in the back and it fixed it. Thanks Klathmon!
So, now I am having another issue. The phone will charge and will randomly stop charging even while it is plugged in. I have to reset the phone in order to continue charging.
I HAVE ORDERED A NEW BATTERY. It's coming in the mail. T-Mobile tacked on $7 to my bill. Which is already at $95. I feel like I'm getting raped! I love T-Mobile though!
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Me, too
When charging battery precent is freezing and some times 4g data is droping
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Me, too
When charging battery precent is freezing and some times 4g data is droping
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That sucks! I don't have that data drop issue but if I'm on wifi and go out of range the data doesn't work. I have to turn off the wifi first then toggle my phone's airplane mode. It works on the first try 90% of the time. Occasionally, I have to do it more than once.
I'm using CM7 Stable version 7.1 Maybe I should try the latest and see if that fixes it. What is the latest now, version 7.2? I haven't gotten around to it cuz last time I went to the site it was down.
Hopefully the new battery will eleviate all my battery issues!
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i think battery issue is when charging airplane mode,
after airplane mode off lock phone press power button in lock screen incressed battery precent
I also have this problem
sometimes the charging battery precent is not moving and some times 4g data is droping, what is this problem?
Having similar issue with battery
My g2x is intermittently charging and discharging while plugged in, regardless of power cable or outlet. Was having problem before I rooted so I know that has nothing to do with it.
TeamJTB said:
My g2x is intermittently charging and discharging while plugged in, regardless of power cable or outlet. Was having problem before I rooted so I know that has nothing to do with it.
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I had the same problem. Except my issue was the power cable. I would use it while it was charging and I guess that loosened up the inside of the housing on the end of the cable. I replaced the cable and problem solved. At first I was afraid it was the charging port.
Maybe thats your issue, the cable counterpart. The charger port in your phone. If that's loose, it could most likely be the culprit of your intermittent charging.
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My port came loose I think on my device, if I charge the phone and have it on my bed... I seem to wrestle with it in my sleep or something haha, it comes loose very easily now can't really move it much at all without it disconnecting itself, very annoying!
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mt3g said:
My port came loose I think on my device, if I charge the phone and have it on my bed... I seem to wrestle with it in my sleep or something haha, it comes loose very easily now can't really move it much at all without it disconnecting itself, very annoying!
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Buy a external wall charger for <5$ including shipping off eBay/Amazon I never plug my phone in any more ... always a full battery waiting on the charger
Pin it to Win it.
I've been meaning to do that with some extra batteries for a while now, forgot though lol. Thanks man.
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Figured it out. Tried my old mytouch charger and it worked just fine. Thanks!
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mt3g said:
My port came loose I think on my device, if I charge the phone and have it on my bed... I seem to wrestle with it in my sleep or something haha, it comes loose very easily now can't really move it much at all without it disconnecting itself, very annoying!
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Ha, the same thing happens to me, however it was my damn cat attacking the cord because it fell on his tail and that meant war!
I.R.Chevy said:
Buy a external wall charger for <5$ including shipping off eBay/Amazon I never plug my phone in any more ... always a full battery waiting on the charger
Pin it to Win it.
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You don't happen to have a link do you?
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=190570509347&index=2&nav=SEARCH&nid=97769071159
Much appreciations.
codecaine21 said:
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=190570509347&index=2&nav=SEARCH&nid=97769071159
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That store is like 15 miles away from me hahahaa
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mt3g said:
That store is like 15 miles away from me hahahaa
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That's awesome! No 3 week wait for you lol you can probably get it for close to nothing too! Practically free. Sure beats radio shack!
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Every now and then, the touchscreen will start taking screen touches in wierd ways. It will respond in taking it in the normal place, but also in several others, which makes typing or even turning it off impossible without removing the battery. Anyone else had this problem, and any solution? Thanks for the help
I have this problem when using the phone while in charge. But only using usb cable with usb charger.
Direct chargers don't have the problem
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Happens to me whn my phone gas been on for a long time
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Morning all,
My Xoom (MZ602) was exposed to some water. While the unit powers up and the screen comes on its not responding to touch, swipe, etc. Does this mean the digitizer is prolly shot? I am trying to determine what spare parts I need to purchase to bring this beloved device back to full operation.
Thanks,
Steve
I think my battery went bad and mine was doing the same thing as yours but only when plugged up. Once I unplugged it the touchscreen worked fine. No the battery is dead and won't charge
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Androider4Life said:
I think my battery went bad and mine was doing the same thing as yours but only when plugged up. Once I unplugged it the touchscreen worked fine. No the battery is dead and won't charge
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Mine does it either plugged or unplugged. I can charge the device with no issues. Based on all I have read it looks like I will replace the screen and digitizer, and go from there.
Thanks!
Well this is weird. This morning I woke up and grabbed my G from next to my bed and the touch screen is being all slow and not responsive. I can't swipe left or right without doing it very slowly and deliberately. Same thing with bringing down my notification drawer.
Its making the phone near unusable. Even to type this all out I couldn't use Google keyboards swipe typing feature and have to hit each individual button really slowly.
Anyone know what could be causing this?
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Ravinxx said:
Well this is weird. This morning I woke up and grabbed my G from next to my bed and the touch screen is being all slow and not responsive. I can't swipe left or right without doing it very slowly and deliberately. Same thing with bringing down my notification drawer.
Its making the phone near unusable. Even to type this all out I couldn't use Google keyboards swipe typing feature and have to hit each individual button really slowly.
Anyone know what could be causing this?
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Install this and see how it behaves https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=multitouchpro.tests&hl=es
Thanks for that useful little app. It registers all my fingers fine, and its good if I swipe slowly, but if I swipe too fast it loses my finger for a second, which I guess is why I have a problem swiping.
I have no idea what's causing this still though since its been working fine for the past month.
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Ravinxx said:
Thanks for that useful little app. It registers all my fingers fine, and its good if I swipe slowly, but if I swipe too fast it loses my finger for a second, which I guess is why I have a problem swiping.
I have no idea what's causing this still though since its been working fine for the past month.
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Have you tried turning it off and on again?
Do you by any chance have the charger plugged in while doing this? (My nexus 4 screen acts that way when I connect the wall charger)
Have you tried resetting it?
It's not plugged in, I did try rebooting it but not a reset. I'll have to give that a try now.
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Same here, part of the screen is unresponsive, except if you move your finger very slowly.
I have the problem described by OP if I am charging with a high ampere charger. It is solved by me by turning the screen off and on after unplugging it.
I forgot to update. The problem just kind of fixed itself over a few hours. I took it to work and it was still having the problem, and then I took it out of my pocket a few hours into my shift to check a text and it was working like usual.
I dunno. Magic I guess.
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Could be that the cpu got underclocked for a while?
Using any cpu overclocking apps?
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I forgot to update. The problem just kind of fixed itself over a few hours. I took it to work and it was still having the problem, and then I took it out of my pocket a few hours into my shift to check a text and it was working like usual.
I dunno. Magic I guess.
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Guy who did a waterproof test on the Moto G encountered the same issues you described. As the phone dried out the screen slowly came back to life and became responsive again.
I suspect that you have moisture egress into the device, it could cause a strange capacitance differential affecting the digitiser, or even just a short.
Have you used the phone, in shower room, in pocket while exercising. In rain. Taken it from cold outdoors, into very warm indoors. All these things can cause moisture to condense inside the device.
If it happens, the symptoms will reduce as the phone completely dries out...
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Facing Same Issue
Hello, I am also facing same issue only when my Moto G is connected to Wall Charger [Be it switched Off or On]. Can any body please help me resolve this issue? Or Do we actually have a solution for the problem stated?
same issue
Hi i have the same issue, please someone knows how to fix it or why it happens ? In my phone the problem appears and solve for itself but after a while the problem appears again
I'm also in the same boat..
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still not working
I made the multitouch test and all works fine, it seems like is a software problem but i don't know wich one is failing. I hide the navbar with gravitybox, could this be the cause of the problem ?
definitely your charger I had the same problem when using a generic charger... try a different charger
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Last night i charged vía usb with my notebook but the problem remains
el_bigote said:
I made the multitouch test and all works fine, it seems like is a software problem but i don't know wich one is failing. I hide the navbar with gravitybox, could this be the cause of the problem ?
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this behavior happens to me with stock keyboard in whatsapp, after star typing and pressing the "a" key in loop, press the home button and start multitouch test (YAMT) and the screen area that is not responding is where the "a" key is located....
after a while the screen start to response in a normal way...
i tried swift keyboard and guess what.... the same issue again....
this is weird...
note: try to remove the grip shell
Solved,
Okay so I had this issue just now and i got worried, but there is nothing to worry about. The problem is in the charger, use a different charger
my 2 have done this a couple times and I think they were charging at the time. I unplugged the charger but no change. Then I removed the silicone cover I put on and it immediately worked fine both times I did it. I did not turn phone off or reboot. It did not start this trick until I put the covers on. Covers barely touch the screen on the sides. When I replaced cover it still worked until the next time it became unhappy with the cover. Anybody else...................
Update-just checked my other phone. I removed cover w/o unplugging and it did not restore it. Unplugged charger and it was fine. Almost seems like both are contributing to it. more research necessary..........
Maybe the phone just wants to be fondled???????
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Guy who did a waterproof test on the Moto G encountered the same issues you described. As the phone dried out the screen slowly came back to life and became responsive again.
I suspect that you have moisture egress into the device, it could cause a strange capacitance differential affecting the digitiser, or even just a short.
Have you used the phone, in shower room, in pocket while exercising. In rain. Taken it from cold outdoors, into very warm indoors. All these things can cause moisture to condense inside the device.
If it happens, the symptoms will reduce as the phone completely dries out...
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thank god for this, how long will it take to final all dry out?