Is there any way I may fix the volume rocker down press issue? Pressing up works with ease but pressing down really takes some effort to press it just right for it to work.
Thanks
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akira02rex said:
Is there any way I may fix the volume rocker down press issue? Pressing up works with ease but pressing down really takes some effort to press it just right for it to work.
Thanks
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It sounds like your volume rocker is slightly out of alignment, or the electrical contact switch located under the volume down button is worn out. You'll have to contact the AT&T Warranty Service Center at 1-800-801-1101 to do a warranty replacement. The last time I dealt with them a couple of years ago, they cross-shipped me a replacement phone in a couple of days. There's a chance you'll get a refurbished phone (it should still be in excellent condition though).
has anybody else noticed that the power button is becoming more recessed and a little more sensitive?
Guessing it is just over time?!
might have to look into replacing it...
Thoughts?
Use volume rocker button to wake phone.
Problem solved
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I don't notice it at all on either my i9020t or D720. Maybe you're pushing it too hard?
i use my volume keys for music very often, so thats a no go :'(
might be pushing too hard or too often...
just going to wait and see what happens
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.
Anniraff said:
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?
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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?
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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
its half way down.. i can lightly touch the power button and it will turn the screen on/off.. really becoming frustrating. id like to fix this on my own. any one been through this and have a fix? if i send it back through insurance, will it be completely covered? thank you.
Sounds like the tab the battery button connects to is either broke or simply undone itself. Taking the phone apart is the only way to find out.
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So I put some thin card in my Nexus' power button gap to stop the rattle (have to do this every day, it keeps falling out), well today my power button got stuck In, after some wiggling about its now actually slanted, so half of the power button (length ways) is 'pressed' in, and half isn't. It's fixed the rattle (hopefully permanent, yay!) and honestly it's an improvement (no rattle, no click when pressed, feels smoother going in), anyway!
Will this void my warranty? I tried to fix it (before I noticed the rattle dissappeared) but it wouldn't pop back out. Cheers! ?
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So I put some thin card in my Nexus' power button gap to stop the rattle (have to do this every day, it keeps falling out), well today my power button got stuck In, after some wiggling about its now actually slanted, so half of the power button (length ways) is 'pressed' in, and half isn't. It's fixed the rattle (hopefully permanent, yay!) and honestly it's an improvement (no rattle, no click when pressed, feels smoother going in), anyway!
Will this void my warranty? I tried to fix it (before I noticed the rattle dissappeared) but it wouldn't pop back out. Cheers! ?
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Remove the card if you ever have to turn it in for repair to be safe.
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Remove the card if you ever have to turn it in for repair to be safe.
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Thank you but I don't think the card is even in there any more, the power button is stuck by itself (I'm guessing) .
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I Shook mine. The rotor in my automatic watch makes way more noise.
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