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Broken power button!..Help!

Hello..
Any idea I can use volume button as power button??
My power button now broken..
I already tried anyunlock and fix power button broken but It cant solve my problems..maybe not compatible with ICS I think...
I want to flash CM9 but I cant root my phone without using power button...
anyone???

Try to open the cm9.zip with rom manager
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devgee said:
Try to open the cm9.zip with rom manager
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Then??after that???

The rom pre installation dialog will come up and ask you for various options like wipe dalvik cache
And then just click OK
But I can't guarantee you that this will work!!
How did you broke your power button
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I know of a method to remap your Power key to one of the volume keys, and one of the volume keys to the Search key. However, this remapping only sticks when the phone is booted into ICS. AFAIK the remapping won't help you once you're in the bootloader and trying to access recovery. It also requires root, which you said you don't have...
If you're still interested in this, PM me, and I'll edit this post with the aforementioned method.

devgee said:
The rom pre installation dialog will come up and ask you for various options like wipe dalvik cache
And then just click OK
But I can't guarantee you that this will work!!
How did you broke your power button
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Huh??I dont know....woke up from sleep...I cant use anymore..so sad..nexus s super fast phone

mine just crapped out too! what rom/kernel were you using? I recently installed pixie's and glados. The weird thing is that I can turn on the phone using the power button, but once on the power button does nothing.

vroomr4 said:
mine just crapped out too! what rom/kernel were you using? I recently installed pixie's and glados. The weird thing is that I can turn on the phone using the power button, but once on the power button does nothing.
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all just stock....
use all wake apps from market to wake your phone using volume button..
to turn off your phone use screen off from market..
my problems right now how can I root my phone with broken power button??

al_madd said:
all just stock....
use all wake apps from market to wake your phone using volume button..
to turn off your phone use screen off from market..
my problems right now how can I root my phone with broken power button??
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seems like my button just died completely. I was using stock for a while and the power button was acting up. Then I rooted and went with pixie, and this solved the power button issue. Then just yesterday it acted up again and today it was really erratic. and now it's pretty much dead. if you google "nexus s power button" you will see many people affected by this in the past few days.

i have the same problem, my power button is broken also cant bring it to the repair centre because i imported my phone. But as long as you already have clockwork recovery working properly, you can do pretty much anything: installing custom roms etc etc, in normal usage i use the app "fix broken power button" and that works flawleslly even on ICS.
and if you havent got clockwork recovery, i think there was a way to install it via adb fastboot, not sure how though....

Any idea how to root without power button??

Anyone willing to help me??

I can help
I too have a broken power button, and for me fastboot does not even work!
I have found a solution a made a script that all you need to do is launch with your PC! (credits to saurik for the exploit)
Hope this will help you
All you need to do, is run the script! Then, plug-in your phone (needs to be on with USD ADB DEBUG ON) and done!
You can download it here: http://www.mediafire.com/?qhefhtgs20fdtsd
This will root your phone, and then you can afterwards flash ClockworkMod from the market and then reboot into recovery =)
A work of advice though, make sure to install CyanogenMod7 which has an option to unlock with volume button!
Peace be with you

[Q] [Help!] Stock 4.0.4 Nexus S with Broken Power Button

Hey guys,
I have a buddy who has a Nexus S (GSM on Tmo) on 4.0.4 and he has never rooted. I'm vary familiar with the process of rooting/installing ROMs as I have a Galaxy S (Captivate).
Here's the problem. He recently upgraded to 4.0.4 from 4.0.3. After about a few weeks of doing so, his power button just stopped working. I've been looking around and this has been reported to be possible a hardware issue. We've seen some reports that this has happened to a few other people after upgrading to 4.0.4.
Now, one of the possible/temporary fixes people have mentioned would be to clear the dalvik cache. Well, we cannot do this as the power button is broken.
Really, I'm just trying to find a way to unlock the bootloader and or root it without using a power button. There was a guide that was feasible when using 4.0.3 as their was a one-click root without using the power button. That doesn't seem to be the case for 4.0.4, at least what I've seen.
So, in short. Is there a way to root or unlock the bootloader without a power button? Or is it possible to remap the power button to the search button in 4.0.4 so you can use it in recovery? I know this may be a longshot as the software to remap is in the Android OS and wouldn't be running when in recovery.
I'm starting to run out of ideas... hoping someone might be able to chime in and get us going in the right direction.
Thank you.

When my power button gave out I downloaded FIX BROKEN POWER BUTTON and TURN OFF THE LIGHTS. Neither one remedied the issue (had to send it in to get main circuit board replaced), but by using the combination of both apps together, I was able to turn on and off my screen easily at least
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589251
That being said, I had a similar problem, and ended up having to send my phone to Samsung for a repair, so maybe it IS a hardware problem?

take a look at this,http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1524858 you can find solutions to do lot of tasks that require the power button, including remaping the search key to be your power button.

TheUnlockr.com (appears to be not working right now) has a great guide specifically for the Nexus S. You can use fastboot/adb commands to reboot into fastboot mode, unlock the phone using fastboot, root, flash, etc.. Just search fastboot commands on google. All you have to do is install the android sdk, download the platform-tools, and install PDA-Net driver.

If you remove the battery, the phone will shut off. Once you replace the battery can you turn on the phone with the power button? That's how you'll find out if it's a hardware issue. Of course if it is, you won't be able to power it back up.

Poriotis said:
If you remove the battery, the phone will shut off. Once you replace the battery can you turn on the phone with the power button? That's how you'll find out if it's a hardware issue. Of course if it is, you won't be able to power it back up.
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Lol! if i put the battery back it gets on automatically

mayankchopra said:
Lol! if i put the battery back it gets on automatically
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I have the same problem...
Now what? When I load into bootloader it gets stuck so I cant reflash using the toolkit.

Same problem for me, around the internet seems that many people have this issue. I don't think this is a hardware bug because my phone sometimes open itself the menu without long press the button and if i select "turn off" the phone doesn't do it and the screen goes blocked so I have to remove the battery and once I replace it the phone goes on. I am rooted with stock rom and kernel, does anyone have this problem with a mod rom? strange that google doesn't say anything about that, there are too many people's with the same problem...

I am also having the same problem but my phone is already rooted. How can I unroot so I can send back to Samsung?

Unrooting is as easy as just downloading an app called ES file explorer, enabling root permissions in settings, and then deleting superuser under system/app/superuser.apk and also delete the su binaries under system/bin/su and also che k in xbin as well.
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[Q] JB Bootloader Automatically Loads Recovery

I just bought a new TF700T and have unlocked the bootloader, and am now trying to root. However, when I start the device by holding down Power and VolumeDown, the bootloader immediately loads the recovery kernel without giving me the opportunity to select fastboot.
What's up with that?

Rand Brittain said:
I just bought a new TF700T and have unlocked the bootloader, and am now trying to root. However, when I start the device by holding down Power and VolumeDown, the bootloader immediately loads the recovery kernel without giving me the opportunity to select fastboot.
What's up with that?
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What is your build number (look in settings -> about tablet)

buhohitr said:
What is your build number (look in settings -> about tablet)
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JRO03C.US_epad-10.4.4.20-20121026

Rand Brittain said:
JRO03C.US_epad-10.4.4.20-20121026
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So you turn off your device, hold down volume down and power buttons, as soon as you see the white text appeared on the top left of your screen and you let go both buttons, you don't see 4 icons??

buhohitr said:
So you turn off your device, hold down volume down and power buttons, as soon as you see the white text appeared on the top left of your screen and you let go both buttons, you don't see 4 icons??
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I see them, but the device immediately announces that it's taking me to the recovery kernel images.
Or I let go too soon and it boots normally. I haven't found a way to actually be allowed to make the selection yet.

Having tried something different, even using "adb reboot bootloader" from the command prompt reboots the device to the bootloader, but still gives me no chance to make any selection other than the recovery kernel image.

Okay, solution to the problem found: even though the bootloader tells you that Vol- moves the selection and Vol+ selects it, it's the other way round.
Problem solved.

Rand Brittain said:
Okay, solution to the problem found: even though the bootloader tells you that Vol- moves the selection and Vol+ selects it, it's the other way round.
Problem solved.
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Nice finding, you have a reverse one, maybe Asus QA guy put the button in backward! LOL

buhohitr said:
Nice finding, you have a reverse one, maybe Asus QA guy put the button in backward! LOL
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It acts normally once the system is booted up when I turn volume up or down, so I dunno. It is a mystery.

[Q] Accessing HBOOT Please help if you can

Hey community! I have my girlfriend's MT4GS in hand. She wants to factory reset it but cannot remember the pin code for the factory reset. She called me to ask for help and I tried to walk her through the volume down+power method of reaching hboot to factory reset from there. It wasn't happening and I figured user error. The next day I tried it myself and it isn't working. I used to own the MT4GS and have used this method over a hundred times quite literally. I have been to Youtube just to be certain I was doing it right since it has been over a year since I personally owned a Slide.
It isn't working. I'm thinking maybe something is wrong with the power button although the power button functions otherwise. The volume down button functions otherwise as well. I am stumped.
My question is, is there a software method to enter hboot? The phone is stock GB, it is not rooted and I assume it is S-ON.
Any help? Much, much thanks in advance to all the geniuses in the community! I hope there is an answer.

adb reboot bootloader
or in a terminal
reboot bootloader
might need to grant superuser permissions in terminal cant remember... so yeah...

Did you pull the battery before trying the volume down+power combo?
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Superuser permissions means you're already rooted right. Like I said, this phone is not. That adb method can't be used without root can it?
As for pulling the battery, I have done tried it many times now. The problem lies elsewhere.
Hmm...any other ideas? Can I answer any questions to clarify anything. I'm stumped.
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Yeah terminal reboot you need to be rooted but you don't with adb, just turn debbuging on
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Thanks friend! I will try that when home from work!
Ok, adb worked to access the bootloader. You can't factory reset from the bootloader until it is unlocked. I tried to unlock it but the damn power button has foiled me again. I get to the point in the booloader unlock process where you must select "Yes" or "No" to unlock the bootloader and then confirm that by pressing the power button. The power button press doesn't seem to be working (consistent with the problem of the power button not working to enter the bootloader). Is there a known workaround to unlocking the bootloader without pressing the power button. This seems a stretch to me, but I thought I'd ask.
I'm in adb with the entire process done with the exception of this power button press to continue part which I cannot do apparently. Might it be useful to disassemble the phone and mess with the power button?
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so power button functions as it should all the rest of time? then opening it up to clean may not do much but unfortunately i cant think of any other way to select an option in the bootloader screen nor a work around to the unlocking process.
well maybe if you boot to download mode and follow the debricking process? just a suggestion i have no idea if it will help as ive never done it but i believe you can flash over current bootloader hopefully fixing your issue, that is if its firmware and not hardware causing the problem
SEE HERE

Can you access recovery? Can you use adb reboot recovery I think in stock recovery or cwm you can use the trackpad to factory reset
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did you try to turn off fast boot?

[Q] HTC Desire S bootloader menu without power button

I have an HTC Desire S with a broken power button. I manage to power on the device by using quick battery in-out trick, and unlock screen with an unlock app. I want to root the device and install custom rom.
The problem is that i cant select items on the Bootloader menu since the power button doesnt work. Is there some way to select items without the power button?

z33m said:
I have an HTC Desire S with a broken power button. I manage to power on the device by using quick battery in-out trick, and unlock screen with an unlock app. I want to root the device and install custom rom.
The problem is that i cant select items on the Bootloader menu since the power button doesnt work. Is there some way to select items without the power button?
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How is the power button broken? You might be able to fix it if you can take the device apart which is quite easy, I've done it. However, that would have to be a risk you're willing to take. I'm not sure if you can navigate the bootloader without a functioning power button. But I know you can access fastboot from the command line. Is your device S-OFF? Is the bootloader unlocked?
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uarepeople said:
How is the power button broken? You might be able to fix it if you can take the device apart which is quite easy, I've done it. However, that would have to be a risk you're willing to take. I'm not sure if you can navigate the bootloader without a functioning power button. But I know you can access fastboot from the command line. Is your device S-OFF? Is the bootloader unlocked?
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The power button became lesser and lesser responsive over time. i had to press multiple times before the screen would unlock. Eventually it just stopped working. I have taken the device apart once, with hopes of fixing the power button, but it seems that the power button is a tiny button surface mount directly to the main board. I cleaned eveything out, but no luck.
The device is S-ON. I havnt done anything other than installing the Official ICS upgrade. How did you fix your power button?

z33m said:
The power button became lesser and lesser responsive over time. i had to press multiple times before the screen would unlock. Eventually it just stopped working. I have taken the device apart once, with hopes of fixing the power button, but it seems that the power button is a tiny button surface mount directly to the main board. I cleaned eveything out, but no luck.
The device is S-ON. I havnt done anything other than installing the Official ICS upgrade. How did you fix your power button?
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I should've explained why I took mine apart, I took mine apart in order to mod the unibody thing. I've seen websites that sell replacement parts so if you feel confident about repairing it yourself then you could always consider that.
Back to your initial question. You will be on the most recent HBOOT due to being on the ICS upgrade. Follow this guide by skanob in order to downgrade your HBOOT. Then use Revolutionary to S-OFF and install a custom recovery to your device. Then you should update your HBOOT to 7.00.1002 so that you have no difficulties with any custom ROMs.
Remember to read all the guides in full and make sure that you know what you are doing and that you are prepared before you start doing anything to your device. And make sure you are willing to risk damaging your device. Every device is different, personally my DS had no issues with any of these things I used as you can see in my sig.
Good luck.

uarepeople said:
I should've explained why I took mine apart, I took mine apart in order to mod the unibody thing. I've seen websites that sell replacement parts so if you feel confident about repairing it yourself then you could always consider that.
Back to your initial question. You will be on the most recent HBOOT due to being on the ICS upgrade. Follow this guide by skanob in order to downgrade your HBOOT. Then use Revolutionary to S-OFF and install a custom recovery to your device. Then you should update your HBOOT to 7.00.1002 so that you have no difficulties with any custom ROMs.
Remember to read all the guides in full and make sure that you know what you are doing and that you are prepared before you start doing anything to your device. And make sure you are willing to risk damaging your device. Every device is different, personally my DS had no issues with any of these things I used as you can see in my sig.
Good luck.
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This is the procedure that i am following. Step 1 itself is to unlock bootloader using htcdev.com/bootloader . This procedure requires me to select HBoot from the bootloader menu, which i cannot, since the power button is broken.

z33m said:
This is the procedure that i am following. Step 1 itself is to unlock bootloader using htcdev.com/bootloader . This procedure requires me to select HBoot from the bootloader menu, which i cannot, since the power button is broken.
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Unlocking the bootloader doesn't require you to select anything. The guide tells you to type some code into a command line. Your PC will do everything for you. To get in to the bootloader all you do is connect your phone to the PC, open a cmd box and type:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
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It will then turn off your phone and boot into fastboot.

uarepeople said:
Unlocking the bootloader doesn't require you to select anything. The guide tells you to type some code into a command line. Your PC will do everything for you. To get in to the bootloader all you do is connect your phone to the PC, open a cmd box and type:
It will then turn off your phone and boot into fastboot.
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I have done this. But im now stuck at the final step, which is a yes/no confirmation prompt on the phone, where i have to press power button to confirm.

z33m said:
I have done this. But im now stuck at the final step, which is a yes/no confirmation prompt on the phone, where i have to press power button to confirm.
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Usually the yes/no prompt is selected by the volume up/down buttons.
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