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broken tilt sensor?

My tilt sensor is really unresponsive. It used to work perfectly fine, but now I can hold my phone completely sideways and games will register the tilt as a slight tilt. This is happening on a lot of games, mainly horizontally oriented games, like gingerbread dash, running Fred, trial extreme etc. Vertical games seem to work fine, for example doodle jump and Mega jump. Auto orientation works fine also. This started happening a few months back, and iv done plenty of resets and changed quite a few roms and kernels so I don't think that's the problem. Any ideas? I'm currently on hellfire Phoenix and Trinity the newest t15 kernel. Please help thanks in advance
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anyone? ideas? please?
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I noticed this happened when I flashed an OC kernel. Tried two different OC kernels with the same results.
I can't offer a fix but hopefully this will help point you in the right direction.

Calbino said:
I noticed this happened when I flashed an OC kernel. Tried two different OC kernels with the same results.
I can't offer a fix but hopefully this will help point you in the right direction.
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Thanks for replying I really wasn't expecting an answer from anyone...lol ill go try flash a different kernel.just a question any ideas why this is happening?
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flashed back to faux's kernel and it didn't work... this is really weird because games used to work on my phone any more ideas?
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Anyone at all? I really want to know if there is a fix and if not then if I should send my phone back
Edit: has anyone figured out how to calibrate the g sensor for the g2x? I realized that apps that calibrate the g sensor before a game (speed x 3d) work perfectly. I've found some people who were able to do it on other phones. Not sure about the g2x though
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Goin to Bump this thread one last time in hope ill find something
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[Q] Using G3 without physical buttons

My daughter dropped her G3 in the toilet
After thorough drying it works more-or-less OK, but the physical buttons are rather temperamental.
So, any tips? In particular, are there any ROMs out there that let you run the G3 using only virtual buttons on the touch screen?

You can use the following app for now:
SoftKeys for ROOT USERS
Note that you'll need to root your phone in order to use this app! Even I was in a similar situation a few months back where my soft keys would stop working randomly! In such situations this app was no less than a lifesaver for me.

Yeah or you could use Button Savior https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwOSwiY29tLnNtYXJ0LnN3a2V5Il0.
It's better on the G3!
EDIT- you can also flash AOKP rom which give those onscreen buttons which the Galaxy Nexus has

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Thanks for the app suggestions, and sorry for choosing the wrong forum.
We'll give those apps a try - or maybe that ROM though it doesn't seem like it's stable enough for a non-geek user yet...

Try returning it
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What a shame
New SGS3 in toilet..
I'm sorry ^^

dollar7 said:
What a shame
New SGS3 in toilet..
I'm sorry ^^
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Its a g3
Cheers
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I too dropped my sg3 in toilet accidently , it was there for atleast 30 seconds, I dried it and now it works fine...
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So many errors...

Hello im Andy from Austria
I got this phone now since 1 month and its my first
android phone. But i have to say that this is not the phone i expected... It all started when i got the first deep sleep on FIRST day. I thought it would go away after some time but it didnt stop. Then i read this things about flashing etc. I tried flashing many firmwares, custom ROMS and kernels... Nothing helped against the deep sleep.But this is not the only Bug the phone has. Sometimes when i want to call someone i cant hear anything. I have to call like 3-4 times to get it work (very annoying). Sometimes i cant do anything (freeze) , 3g doesnt work , cant boot without putting battery out and in again and even more things. No wonder why the phone got out of stores. Currently im on NeoRom 1.0 . But i read some posts where people got their phone dead randomly, and so i want to revert to default config like i got it from shop. The problem is my binary counter is currently on 4... Is there any method to get it to zero without paying? And another problem is maybe because i have removed simlock from it so i think warranty is gone anyway...
Maybe i try to completly reset the phone and then sell it to someome to get some other phone...
We also dont have any CM and i wonder about this because many unknown phones do have CM... Like Galaxy Y or etc...
It would be better to get some GS2 or GS3.
At least there are no deep sleep issues.
Greetings from Austria,
Birki
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First of all:
Deep sleep is not an issue! It's a good thing, it's the state when your CPU rests and save your battery. The problem you mentioned is called "sleep of death" (when device becomes unresponsive after screen off)
You can reset your counter with USB-jig (if you have Odin protocol v. 2, if you have 2.1 it's a way more complicated))

It sounds stupid.....but did you change the WiFi sleep policy to never ?
This was sent from a Galaxy Ace. Problem?

EmoBoiix3 said:
It sounds stupid.....but did you change the WiFi sleep policy to never ?
This was sent from a Galaxy Ace. Problem?
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i have JuiceDefender Ultimate. I think wifi goes off when screen goes off.
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Birki96 said:
i have JuiceDefender Ultimate. I think wifi goes off when screen goes off.
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That might be what's causing your SoD
This was sent from a Galaxy Ace. Problem?

EmoBoiix3 said:
That might be what's causing your SoD
This was sent from a Galaxy Ace. Problem?
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Bad battery life sometimes even with this program...
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My SGR touch was also not responsive, installed stock rom and took it to service. Now working fine.

So there are galaxy rs that work fine?!
Some said it needs new motherboard. How can i check if i really got a screwed phone?
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Birki96 said:
So there are galaxy rs that work fine?!
Some said it needs new motherboard. How can i check if i really got a screwed phone?
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I agree with pudup . You should visit your service, and explain to them your problem, but even this does not guarantee that you'll get a replacement of motherboard. Maybe you can ask for refund than

i think in austria there isnt even a SSC.. :'(
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Just go to the place where you bought it.

GPS/maps

Is there fix for GPS/google maps to show you facing the right direction? When in compass/normal mode I turn to the left and it shows me going right, I'm facing one way its facing the other and vice versa..it's really irritating.. and it places me a block from where I actually am so I can't really get directions with Google maps..
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+1 i have this problem
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Just tried the compass appfrom play store, its almost 90 degrees off....odd....maybe this could be why? (http://www.foxnews.com/science/2013/01/14/perfect-solar-storm-sun-activity-to-peak-in-2013/) I seen something like this on the news a couple weeks back....
Edit after a little more research , where in a geomagnetic storm as of now (http://www.n3kl.org/sun/noaa.html)
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Yeah but when on stock rom the compass works fine with no issues only on AOKP and CM roms is there an issue

woodzx67 said:
Yeah but when on stock rom the compass works fine with no issues only on AOKP and CM roms is there an issue
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I haven't been on a stock ROM since a week after i got this phone lol so I wouldn't know the behavior comparison. If someone could shed some light on this issue because just like you guys I'm having the same problem.
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Yea I'm having the same issue. On google maps our phones are as much as 90 degrees off at some points and as little as 10 or so minimum off. Using "compass" from the google market they show about 20 degrees off when stacked on top of each other. One is running stock ICS and the other is running CM10 12/8 nightly with Blue Lightning kernel.

dispozable said:
Yea I'm having the same issue. On google maps our phones are as much as 90 degrees off at some points and as little as 10 or so minimum off. Using "compass" from the google market they show about 20 degrees off when stacked on top of each other. One is running stock ICS and the other is running CM10 12/8 nightly with Blue Lightning kernel.
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Please , you can put ThE link of app ?
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yuyoelmero said:
Please , you can put ThE link of app ?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5hcGtzb2Z0d2FyZS5jb21wYXNzIl0.
Nothing special just the first one I seen in the market. Seems to be pretty close to google maps when standing still for me on stock and CM10 so I used it as a reference.

Seriously... -_-
My phone is sitting on my desk..facing 90 degrees clockwise..and the locator keeps moving in the street or across the street..facing to 90 degrees to the left..makes no sense..
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I use Waze for GPS its actually really on point, but i wanted to give a more accurate reading with the "compass" app on 4g and GPS and where the sun sets it says estimate around 340° to 350° North?
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DiViNEX said:
I use Waze for GPS its actually really on point, but i wanted to give a more accurate reading with the "compass" app on 4g and GPS and where the sun sets it says estimate around 340° to 350° North?
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Has anyone tried the a-gps fix in the dev section? I remember it decreased my lock on time down to like 2-4 seconds but I dont know if it actually will fix direction or anything. I'll try and flash again when my other phone gets home.

dispozable said:
Has anyone tried the a-gps fix in the dev section? I remember it decreased my lock on time down to like 2-4 seconds but I dont know if it actually will fix direction or anything. I'll try and flash again when my other phone gets home.
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I have seen it in the dev section just never tried it, I would now but I don't have enough time, when you get around to it message us the results I'm interested to see if it'll make it a little more accurate or not.
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DiViNEX said:
I have seen it in the dev section just never tried it, I would now but I don't have enough time, when you get around to it message us the results I'm interested to see if it'll make it a little more accurate or not.
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Sure thing, I remember the lock on time was insane with it. I hate using the stock ROM but I need wifi calling at work I never thought I would be using stock while my gf is rolling CM thats for sure.

Off by 90 degrees
Running Blaz3r 4. compass off in all apps including GMaps. I suspect its a kernel issue, any insights?

Can someone link to the thread? Did a search but it didnt show up. With liquidsmooth I always have to restart my phone to get it to lock on to GPS.

rasafrasit said:
Running Blaz3r 4.
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Don't you mean XXXXXX 4? :laugh::silly:

anactoraaron said:
Don't you mean XXXXXX 4? :laugh::silly:
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shhhh

[Q] Possible Power Button going out????

So lately ive been flashing roms like crazy trying to find the perfect one for me, and ive been having some issues with the phone locking up after i locked the screen and trying to get it unlocked again. the haptic buttons light up but the screen stays black. Just now it happened and the camera flash blinked a few times. It may just be a glitch within the rom. Im using Beanstalk 2.5 at the moment by the way, but have read where the power button could be the issue. I've looked at prices online for it and have seen it for $.99 to as much as $40. dont know what the difference could be in them unless they do the work for you., which just curious but how hard/easy is it to replace?
Thanks!

This doesn't sound like the power button at all. Look at vincom's stickies for the symptoms and trouble shooting.
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can you give me a link...i cant seem to find the right sticky. thanks!

jrodbrown58 said:
can you give me a link...i cant seem to find the right sticky. thanks!
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It's stickied in q&a, common question. I'm on my mobile so can't link easily
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If you are running a CM base rom, CM has a bug where the phone won't wake from sleep. You have to force reboot.
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If you just wait about two seconds your screen will come on.
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*system error* said:
If you just wait about two seconds your screen will come on.
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Sometimes yes, that's all I have to wait other times its upwards of 5 or more minutes. Just gets annoying...
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jrodbrown58 said:
Sometimes yes, that's all I have to wait other times its upwards of 5 or more minutes. Just gets annoying...
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Haha
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