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Hey all! The bottom 4 keys of my mytouch 4g have been making sticky noises lately when clicking them, and I'd just like to get rid of that. I haven't spilled anything on the buttons, so I have no clue why this is happening /: Anyone have a solution?
daniETingles said:
Hey all! The bottom 4 keys of my mytouch 4g have been making sticky noises lately when clicking them, and I'd just like to get rid of that. I haven't spilled anything on the buttons, so I have no clue why this is happening /: Anyone have a solution?
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probably because of long use... mine does this a bit as well...
that's why i don't like hardware keys.. :/
I wouldn't describe my keys as sticky, but they do make a pronounced click when pressed. It's not the result of wear though, since they've done that since new. The hardware buttons are another one of those things that varies from MT4G to MT4G. Many others I've used have easier-to-press and silent keys. So like saranhai said, I'm not a fan of hardware keys, and really like the GN's approach with the on-screen softkeys!
ahh ic ic. yea everytime i wipe of the keys with a bit of water or spray them with compressed air, its fine for a bit and it always comes back. and yea i agree with you guys i've recently been URGH about the fact that such a nice phone doesnt have touch keys
My back button gets wacky from time to time. I use button savior for a few days and it clears up. I really like the buttons on this phone because so few phones have them now.
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I know this is a GENERAL problem, so this is in the right forum. Anyway, is anyone else having issues with their power button become recessed into the housing? Like, over time, has the power button become increasingly difficult to press?
I have had similar problems with previous HTC phones, not just the Inspire.
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So you're seeing this on the Inspire too? How bad is yours, and does yours lose functionality at all?
Multiple roms allow using volume controls to unlock. That made a world of a difference!
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HTC_Phone said:
So you're seeing this on the Inspire too? How bad is yours, and does yours lose functionality at all?
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Mines not real bad, have no problems turning on or off yet.
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Had mine for a year, haven't had any probs with the power button.
BTW,OP, it may be a general problem, but you also made it into a question. Conundrum?
yeah i dropped mine and broke the power button by indenting it in all the way. I can't even get it to turn on with a USB cable anymore.
Sounds to me like you actually broke something, not exactly what we're referring to here. What we mean is that the power button has become recessed into the housing, making to difficult to press. Sounds to me you broke something internally and/or the screen
My girlfriend upgraded to this phone when it came out, and I swear its just like that out of the box. I didn't know it was a problem, I thought it was by design, but I've always hated it.
It may be worth mentioning, I agree the power button has always been a little trouble, even when not worn out. I recently started using a Seidio Active case. The silicone covers the power button and it has it's own protrusion for pressing the power button. If you don't mind using a case, one like this may solve your problem.
Montemuscle1970 said:
My girlfriend upgraded to this phone when it came out, and I swear its just like that out of the box. I didn't know it was a problem, I thought it was by design, but I've always hated it.
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Well the design of the Inspire does actually have a more recessed power button than a lot of other phones (e.g. the Thunderbolt) by design, so maybe that is what you're talking about.
I think it's nice looking though. It's just that it doesn't have the tactile feedback you need it to. I often press the button and get no result. It needs to have that distinct click feel to it, but doesn't.
The volume button is recessed the same but does feel a little better, but not much.
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Does anyone else power button not feel as firm as the volume buttons? The only thing I don't like is that it doesn't 'click' as noticeably as the volume buttons. It feels a little different.
I could be just nitpicking though.
S8B said:
Does anyone else power button not feel as firm as the volume buttons? The only thing I don't like is that it doesn't 'click' as noticeably as the volume buttons. It feels a little different.
I could be just nitpicking though.
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Well let me just join in on the nitpicking...my volume rocker is loose. If I put my thumb in the middle and "slide" the rocker up and down, the entire thing moves slightly. Meh.
Its kinda hard for me to get used to the power button coming from the captivate where the power button was on the side
stnguyen09 said:
Well let me just join in on the nitpicking...my volume rocker is loose. If I put my thumb in the middle and "slide" the rocker up and down, the entire thing moves slightly. Meh.
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Get it replaced, you got a faulty unit.
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ceo.mtcl said:
Get it replaced, you got a faulty unit.
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It have that too. But I think it's normal tbh
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expertzero1 said:
It have that too. But I think it's normal tbh
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Superglue????
expertzero1 said:
It have that too. But I think it's normal tbh
Basically. Mine does it too I am sure it's normal
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stnguyen09 said:
Well let me just join in on the nitpicking...my volume rocker is loose. If I put my thumb in the middle and "slide" the rocker up and down, the entire thing moves slightly. Meh.
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mine does this as well
stnguyen09 said:
Well let me just join in on the nitpicking...my volume rocker is loose. If I put my thumb in the middle and "slide" the rocker up and down, the entire thing moves slightly. Meh.
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I never would have noticed this, but my volume rocker does exactly the same thing.
I couldn't care less, though. What I care about is the wifi bug and the fact that my Gmail app takes 10-15 minutes to receive emails. Every other Android phone I've ever had has received Gmails to the Gmail app within 10-20 seconds (if not less).
S8B said:
Does anyone else power button not feel as firm as the volume buttons? The only thing I don't like is that it doesn't 'click' as noticeably as the volume buttons. It feels a little different.
I could be just nitpicking though.
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Most inc2 users had this issue too...now our power buttons don't work or are very hard to use. HTC needs to fix this
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Mine feels fine..u can hear what I assume is the vibrate motor if u shake it lol even when holding buttons
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I guess I just got use to the iPhone 4's distinct feel. When you push it, you'd know when you pressed it as if felt like it actually clicked. On the One X, it's almost a little mushy; not as distinct as the iPhone 4's feel and not even as distinct as the feel on the One X's volume rocker. I guess its nothing to be worried about?
Oh, and I tried shifting the volume rocker as well. Mine moves as well, but that's absolutely nothing to worry about. It's just a slight shift when you force it.
same here, volume is clicky just fine but power feels soft and mushy.
I'm using the Otterbox commuter series case on my HOX, and all of the buttons are a little hard to press because of it.
I almost ALWAYS buy my phones from Best Buy so I can get the Geek Squad Black Tie protection, but I had a rather unique circumstance that required me to get 2 new sim cards (I knew this going into it) and was doing a hardware swap, so at Best Buy it would have taken 3+ hours.. At the AT&T corp store I was in/out within 20.
I used to work for BBYM and we just didn't have access to the same systems that AT&T does. Not hating, just facts.
EDIT: Just realized that seemed completely off topic, I forgot to add the fact that I don't have GSBT is why I actually am using I case. I hate phone cases.
No HTC phone would be complete without a lackluster/poor tactile feedback power button.
drleospaceman said:
No HTC phone would be complete without a lackluster/poor tactile feedback power button.
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+1 I remember my Inspire had a ****ty power button as well
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S8B said:
Does anyone else power button not feel as firm as the volume buttons? The only thing I don't like is that it doesn't 'click' as noticeably as the volume buttons. It feels a little different.
I could be just nitpicking though.
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Well mine is like that too. nothing to get too worried about. They are all like that. I seriously tried out 10 different models in the store. They were ready to throw me out. Lol.
But the iphone 4S button feels better. It actually clicked. Feels like my One X button will fail over time. Feels that way but will actually hold up just fine. I think we are being a bit nitpicky. After all we all want perfect phones.
I just got a white AT&T One X, and one of the first things I noticed is the soft power button. I then tried two demo units in a store. The black demo unit felt better than the white demo unit (about the same as mine).
I am thinking about exchanging mine, but after reading all this, I'm not sure if I will get anything better...
uncoolfish said:
I just got a white AT&T One X, and one of the first things I noticed is the soft power button. I then tried two demo units in a store. The black demo unit felt better than the white demo unit (about the same as mine).
I am thinking about exchanging mine, but after reading all this, I'm not sure if I will get anything better...
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I was about to swap mine out too, but after reading this, ill stick to what i have.
Okay So ive had the international One X for the past few days. I love it! well picked up the AT&T One X today. Well Is the lock button supposed to not stick out far? its very noticable and uncomfitble to unlock
the AT&T version`s just doesnt stick out as far
yeh i hate the button. it shoulda had more click feeling..
jtwlbz said:
yeh i hate the button. it shoulda had more click feeling..
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So its not a defect?
Hopefully we'll get volume rocker wake up, that's my preference anyways
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hyelton said:
So its not a defect?
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No, its not a defect.
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Volume Rocker Wake works on CM9 Alpha 5
I've been using CM9 Alpha 5 for a few hours now and it's great !
The first think I set was the Volume Rocker Wake as the Power Button is not as easy to press when using most cases covering the power button.
To enable it, go to SETTING --> DISPLAY --> VOLUME ROCKER WAKE
it enables waking the phone by pressing the volume rocker EITHER up/down.
There is no way to specify one or the other
However, it works great ! I'm really liking CM9, my only complaint is the missing HTC Camera which was just amazing with the hardware burst (I'm still looking for a way to flash it if that's even possible).
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same here. hate this button
It amazes me that this button layout made it to production. Did they forget to test it before mass producing them? It's horribly uncomfortable to reach up there and press it. Only takes one awkward reach to realize that.
Stay Frosty said:
It amazes me that this button layout made it to production. Did they forget to test it before mass producing them? It's horribly uncomfortable to reach up there and press it. Only takes one awkward reach to realize that.
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agreed, it really is amazing. It like nobody ever tried pressing it before they started rolling the phones off the line. How could you not notice it sucks?
Not an issue with my speck case, the button sticks out plenty far. The button would have been better placed just above the volume rocker tho.
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blindmathguy said:
Not an issue with my speck case, the button sticks out plenty far. The button would have been better placed just above the volume rocker tho.
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Not Me I like having the volume/power on different sides, makes it easier to get into the bootloader/fastboot and recovery.
mlaws90 said:
Not Me I like having the volume/power on different sides, makes it easier to get into the bootloader/fastboot and recovery.
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Same here. Would've preferred the Galaxy nexus layout and buttons, not enough feedback on these.
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Found issue! Need to come up with solution...
So my HOX had great "clicky" unlock button that now all of a sudden is "soft". I was so bothered by it that I took the phone apart and found the issue. On the actual switch there is supposed to be a small dot on the bubble portion of the switch. If you look at the volume switch on the right side you should see what it should look like. This dot is something looks like it was stuck on on the exterior of the bubble surface so I am trying to think of a solution. Maybe a dot of crazy glue? Any ideas?
If you use crazy glue, chances are, the area of pressure on the bubble is going to increase, possibly not allowing the bubble to rebound.
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My fix...
Yeah glue didn't work. What I did was get a tiny piece of strong tape, actually used a piece from some industrial strength velcro, and added my own little dot on the bubble. Now it works better that ever! There is a site that sells the actual power button so if this doesn't work for a long perios of time I will just end up replacing the switch. The image of the button shows the little black dot that I was missing on mine.
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If you use crazy glue, chances are, the area of pressure on the bubble is going to increase, possibly not allowing the bubble to rebound.
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I guess the only way to fix it is with a case. To be fair though, it's no where near as bad as my old inc S. The power button on that was pretty much flush and really mushy too.
jeifei72 said:
I guess the only way to fix it is with a case. To be fair though, it's no where near as bad as my old inc S. The power button on that was pretty much flush and really mushy too.
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That's why I use slide2wake
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When the first came out I was disappointed that it was going to have a physical home button. Have had phone now since it was released (Verizon) and I gotta say it doesnt bother at all. In fact it feels like it should be there. Not sure how it would feel without it actually.
You wish it wasn't there? Used to it now? Love it...hate it?
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I've grown to like it. At first I thought I would hate it but after using it some I like that it's a physical key (and that I have the option to turn off the LED backlights on the menu and back keys)
I like it, plus it doesn't really hurt to have the option.
I like it for waking the device. Reminds me of my Nexus One. Like the other poster I also love that Samsung made it so we can disable the backlight for the softkeys. On my Thunderbolt it took a separate app for that. I vote yes for the home button .
After spending 2 years with 4 capacitive buttons on the Vibrant, I find the physical button to be preferable. I love being able to find the home button by feel.
On the Vibrant I would frequently manage to hit the menu or back buttons by mistake, especially in low light conditions.
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Stresa said:
I love being able to find the home button by feel.
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I agree with this. I was accidentally hitting the back and menu buttons on this sgs3 until I put a case on it. Now all is well.
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I wish it was capacitive like the back and menu keys. The one thing I do like it for is the ability to wake up the phone. A lot less cumbersome than having to reach for the side of the phone.
Still hate it. Soft keys on CM10 are the way to go. Makes multitasking so much better.
I would like it more if it were sensitive, it almost had to be pressed just right and with a bit of force, makes me wonder how long it will last....
That being said I still would prefer it to not be there.
I actually really don't mind it. it comes in handy
I'm still not a fan. I feel like a physical button is more old fashioned. I have to physically move something when there's a perfectly good alternative that's both standard and more responsive. I also find a uniform row of capacitive buttons more elegant than a mix 'n' match arrangement of capacitive and physical.
It doesn't really bother me, but I definitely prefer all soft keys like the Galaxy Nexus. In fact, I still have my GNex and whenever I go back to it for a spell, I remember how much I miss the soft home button. On the other hand, the GS3 has more screen real-estate than the GNex, so that makes me feel better. But ultimately, we could have both: larger screen like the GS3 but with all soft keys across the bottom. I just feel like it takes too much time to press the home button all the way down when I could just lightly touch the soft key...
My wife has the Galaxy Nexus and I think I prefer the touch buttons. I'm use to the home button but think the phone would have been slightly better without it. Although I do like that it wakes up the phone.
I agree you don't have to worry when your physical button is going to go.
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coming from an iPhone to the SG3... i have to say i have grown accustom to having the physical button over the past four to five years and i cannot say that i would enjoy the phone as much as i do had it not had the physical button. i tend to find myself holding the phone with three fingers behind and my thumb resting gently over it as leverage, makes the phone feel more secure in my hand (i don't have a case yet).
the only problem i have found with the physical button is that it actually managed to get the top right corner "Stuck" under the phone bezel somehow and the button was constantly being pressed. all i had to do to "un-stick" it was gently push the button towards the bottom of the phone.
other than that... no problems.
Sorry double post...
I like it, but the side buttons are a pain in the butt. I always, always hit the enter key when I hit back after typing and sending a message.
Rarely use it. I prefer to use the back button to clear out of tasks when possible. OCD
I prefer a capacitive button instead.
I really like it but I think mine is already wearing down as it feels like there's something inside of it
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