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[Q] insensitive touchscreen in areas

The screen on my tablet becomes insensitive in certain areas, requires hard presses or doesn't respond at all. Funny thing is the problem seems to go away after about 30 min of use but returns if the screen is locked and unlocked. Anyone having similar issues or a fix? Currently running vegantab beta 4 but had same problems with tnt lite.
EDIT: this is the exact issue I have although this is not my video
www DOT youtube DOT com SLASH watch?v=-Uhwpn3buzQ

Search for Calibration Fix in these forums. Depending on which ROM you are running, you can either create an empty file named calibration.ini file and put it at the root of your /sdcard or /sdcard2 and reboot. that seems to fix the issue for many people.

Thanks for the help! That fixed my issue.

im having the same issue. but this fix is not fixing the problem, unless i am doing something wrong. I am using the vegan rom.
I've used astro to create a new zip file called calibration.ini
but not working....am i doing something wrong the way I am making the .ini file? If so what is the correct way. (sorry if I am sounding completly stupid, I'm actually computer literate lol)
Is there another way to calibrate the screen?

I'd create the calibration.ini file on BOTH /sdcard and /sdcard2, then power off/on, not touching the screen, since there's apparently a hacked version of the calibration program, just to be sure.

have already tried that to no avail lol

night_dragon said:
im having the same issue. but this fix is not fixing the problem, unless i am doing something wrong. I am using the vegan rom.
I've used astro to create a new zip file called calibration.ini
but not working....am i doing something wrong the way I am making the .ini file? If so what is the correct way. (sorry if I am sounding completly stupid, I'm actually computer literate lol)
Is there another way to calibrate the screen?
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Hi,
Sorry, didn't read your post carefuuly enough. Did you say you created a *ZIP* file?
Should be just an empty file, with filename all lowercase.
Jim

ok...not real sure how to do that.
can you give me a step by step?
I'm just now starting to dabble in android so im still low in the learning curve, sorry.

night_dragon said:
ok...not real sure how to do that.
can you give me a step by step?
I'm just now starting to dabble in android so im still low in the learning curve, sorry.
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You can probably use ES File Explorer. Use that and browse to /sdcard. Click menu icon (the 4 lines icon), then New on bottom, then file, and type the 'calibration.ini' for file name. Do same for /sdcard2.
Power off, then on.
After completely on, use File Explorer again, to delete those files, otherwise it'll try calibrate every boot.

awsome...thank you very much!

night_dragon said:
awsome...thank you very much!
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Did it work?

worked like a charm!!! thank you very much jimcpl hopefully one day i can return the favor.

night_dragon said:
worked like a charm!!! thank you very much jimcpl hopefully one day i can return the favor.
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You're very welcome. Was glad I could help . Some payback to the Gtab community from me.
Merry Christmas, and enjoy you Gtab!
Jim

Wow I thought it was just me
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So I did it but it didn't calibrate does it do it automatically or should it prompt me?
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snipestech said:
So I did it but it didn't calibrate does it do it automatically or should it prompt me?
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My understanding is that the calibration apparently runs once when you power up, if it finds that calibration.ini file. No prompts or visible display.

snipestech said:
So I did it but it didn't calibrate does it do it automatically or should it prompt me?
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It doesn't do anything different that you'll see at start-up. Make sure you let it sit for a minute after it starts so you don't mess it up.

M5Ivan said:
It doesn't do anything different that you'll see at start-up. Make sure you let it sit for a minute after it starts so you don't mess it up.
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How do you calibrate a touchscreen without registering touchpoints? Hmm. Interesting. I guess I should try this since people report it working. I don't have a problem when holding it landscape, but in portrait mode unless I'm reading an e-book, I find myself having to pay attention to touching buttons.

Neoprimal said:
How do you calibrate a touchscreen without registering touchpoints? Hmm. Interesting. I guess I should try this since people report it working. I don't have a problem when holding it landscape, but in portrait mode unless I'm reading an e-book, I find myself having to pay attention to touching buttons.
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Well, I've certainly seen other touchscreens that do more sophisticated calibrations. Nonetheless, this seems to calibrate the un-touched state and it seems to achieve good enough results that everybody I've seen who's tried it with touchscreen sensitivity issues, issues with pinch-and-zoom, issues with soft keyboard keys in certain areas of the screen and so on, has posted that it fixed the issues for them.

Do not touch the screen while the tablet is booting. Wait for it to completely boot. The calibration process will pick up your touch, and interfere with the calibration process. I noticed today I picked it up and carried it across the room while booting the the screen was totally unresponsive. I have never noticed that problem ever before (I am old fashioned and still running 2.00 with the calibration hack added). When I rebooted it was fine and I remembered the developers for my Odroid T has said the same thing while they were working on a better screen calibration routine on boot.

Poll: App to translate gamepad key presses into touchscreen pressses.

Poll:
Question:
Anyone interested in an application that will translate key presses on the Xperia Play gamepad into touchscreen presses?
Would you buy such an application?
Extra:
Post what applications / games would make use of such an app.
Reason:
I started working on making such an app. But I realized, it probably wouldn't be that useful to me. So I wanted everyone else's opinion.

Yeah, I'd pay a few dollars. I'm from Ireland and I'd pay like 4euro, which is like 6 or so dollars

As it would optimize loads of games for our device, it'd be sweet....definitely worth paying for.

I made a thread about such an app ages ago.
If it works with analog sticks I would definitely buy it.
Browsing the net by swiping the touch pad would be cool.

i would so buy this if it allowed us to use the web browser and d android games using d touchpads

I would like to try it, sometimes I hate to touch the screen for whatever reason, after cleaning it (it is a real fingerprint magnet) with a cleaning cloth, I'm even thinking of replacing the factory installed screen protector (or shatterproof layer... whatever) with thinner rougher screen shield.
but hey, that's a good idea.

Be great if you can make an on screen cursor for web browsing, then copy and paste as well would be great. There are some games/apps that have fiddly on screen controls, would be great to be able to use these well, as well as being able to see what you're doing!

I just use the D pad and it can scroll thru all the home screens x is enter and circle is for back, it also works in the browser to scroll up and down to click on links
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I'd just like to see the Triangle button be used for the Settings button in everything, much like the PS3 and PSP.

I'd also love a feature to remap keys, specifically to the touchpads for games that use the d-pad, and for games that aren't very intuitive in terms of touchpad and keys use!

dsswoosh said:
I made a thread about such an app ages ago.
If it works with analog sticks I would definitely buy it.
Browsing the net by swiping the touch pad would be cool.
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Yup, it would be possible. Not sure if it's worth it just for the browser though.
faisaldante said:
i would so buy this if it allowed us to use the web browser and d android games using d touchpads
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Yes, it would work with touchpads.
hexen2006 said:
I would like to try it, sometimes I hate to touch the screen for whatever reason, after cleaning it (it is a real fingerprint magnet) with a cleaning cloth, I'm even thinking of replacing the factory installed screen protector (or shatterproof layer... whatever) with thinner rougher screen shield.
but hey, that's a good idea.
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I guess that's a valid reason, but you can already navigate with the DPAD and buttons right?
wired84 said:
Be great if you can make an on screen cursor for web browsing, then copy and paste as well would be great. There are some games/apps that have fiddly on screen controls, would be great to be able to use these well, as well as being able to see what you're doing!
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Not going to happen. I don't think Android supports a cursor, so that would take some real development.
thatsupnow said:
I just use the D pad and it can scroll thru all the home screens x is enter and circle is for back, it also works in the browser to scroll up and down to click on links
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Yes That works, I do the same thing.
typikal82 said:
I'd just like to see the Triangle button be used for the Settings button in everything, much like the PS3 and PSP.
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This would be hard / impossible. You would have to change the function of the button based on what you were doing. (Change to MENU when on MENU Screens, Change to PLAY button during actual gameplay.)
wired84 said:
I'd also love a feature to remap keys, specifically to the touchpads for games that use the d-pad, and for games that aren't very intuitive in terms of touchpad and keys use!
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Cool.
In general, it doesn't seem like there is too much of a demand for an app like this.

Not going to happen. I don't think Android supports a cursor, so that would take some real development.
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Fortunately, it does Of course, it'll still need work, but here you have a cursor, and on a Xperia phone.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHRgdEA__LA&feature=player_detailpage#t=130s

Logseman said:
Fortunately, it does Of course, it'll still need work, but here you have a cursor, and on a Xperia phone.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHRgdEA__LA&feature=player_detailpage#t=130s
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Wow, thats neat.
Uhm ... ill have too see if I can get a mouse to work with it first like the video.
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You'd need to use a bluetooth device, though. The LiveDock is not compatible with the Xperia Play.

I reckon toy should do it, is help if you need any also, although I've not made an Android app before, but did programming at uni!
there is prob a market for this with pull out keyboards as well, maybe even for bt game pads!
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It would be nice if you can translate dpad or touchpad inputs into accelerometer tilts for those flight sims and racing games that don't support the xplay's gamepad.

What about using the gamepad as a PS3/PSP-style physical keyboard?

Sorry to bump such an old thread, but is there any progress in this? Are you still going to make it? I am thinking of getting into android development again and might do something like this (no promises), but I don't want to step on anyone's toes.

Go for it, it's on my queue of apps to make but I haven't even started yet.
If your serious, we can work on it together if you want.
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hatcyl said:
Go for it, it's on my queue of apps to make but I haven't even started yet.
If your serious, we can work on it together if you want.
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As of currently it's also just one possible idea for me. I'll let people know if/once I get some progress.

View and control phone screen using PC via USB cable

Hey guys,
I used to stream my iphone screen to my PC and was able to control it using keyboard and mouse. Is there a similar way to do this with the skyrocket? It makes it convenient here at work. Thanks!

lyndone58 said:
Hey guys,
I used to stream my iphone screen to my PC and was able to control it using keyboard and mouse. Is there a similar way to do this with the skyrocket? It makes it convenient here at work. Thanks!
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Try this. It is what I used when my screen was broke. Make sure you have adb running, else it will not launch. Another thing is it is not working anymore on my particular ICS Rom. Should work fine on any GB rom, though. Hope this helps!
Here is the link to the google code page for this project. I take NO credit for this helpful app whatsoever. Devs and further info can be found here- http://code.google.com/p/androidscreencast/
Note- It is a bit slower than your probably use to, but it is the only app I could find for our device.

^^ Thanks. Testing it now.

Our new app, VMLite VNC Server, should fulfill your needs, it does exactly what you need, to control android phones or devices from a PC, so you can use the external keyboard/mouse, etc. We app has fast responses, and works on rooted or non-rooted devices.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vmlite.vncserver&hl=en
so far our users like it. You can simply click a button to do USB connection:
more info here:
http://www.vmlite.com/vaac/#usb_connection

i use a program called MyPhoneExplorer and the corresponding Android app is in the store.
Jeff

rebel1699 said:
Try this. It is what I used when my screen was broke. Make sure you have adb running, else it will not launch. Another thing is it is not working anymore on my particular ICS Rom. Should work fine on any GB rom, though. Hope this helps!
Here is the link to the google code page for this project. I take NO credit for this helpful app whatsoever. Devs and further info can be found here- http://code.google.com/p/androidscreencast/
Note- It is a bit slower than your probably use to, but it is the only app I could find for our device.
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I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 AT&T and I also have a busted screen. I am trying to just pull my pictures off of it before my replacement arrives. I downloaded the SDK package you linked to but lack the knowledge to just get it to link to my phone via USB. To complicate matters I had it pattern locked but since I can't get the screen to work at all I can't unlock the phone. If I could my computer sees the phone as a portable device but won't show me any of it's files. Any pointers would be helpful.

Hmm
Well, I have a HDMI IN port in my rig . And with a MHL adapter, works perfectly fine on Windows 8.

mohan_kr said:
Well, I have a HDMI IN port in my rig . And with a MHL adapter, works perfectly fine on Windows 8.
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I use an MHL adapter as well but will matter if the screen isn't functional? As far as I'm aware you still have to direct it via the touch screen....

yea..my bad..didn't read the question properly..

mohan_kr said:
yea..my bad..didn't read the question properly..
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But it is a cool little accessory lol...have one for my tab too
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Wtf........ why did you post this here? Mod please delete.
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Brain damage
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iphone.....watt................kick ass

[Q] Help Needed - SPen not recognized

Just got my hand on a Note 10.1 GT-N800 with SPen on bottom left of the screen (must have been an early version).
I could not have the SPen working from the initially installed ROM ICS and kernel so I have upgraded to 4.1.2 N8000XXCLL3 and 3.0.31-Jelly/OC kernel.
But SPen is still not working.
I do not know who did originals mods on the device and now trying to recover the functionality. Everything else seems to be working fine (Phone, wifi....)
I was wondering if there is a way to access the kernel settings to enable the SPen, it seems to be a different hardware compared to the current one (galaxy note gt-N7000 type).
Non recognition means: no detection if the SPen is in place or not and no response when in contact with screen.
Any help welcome

Just got my hand on a Note 10.1 GT-N800 with SPen on bottom left of the screen (must have been an early version)
or a fake ????
jje

JJEgan said:
Just got my hand on a Note 10.1 GT-N800 with SPen on bottom left of the screen (must have been an early version)
or a fake ????
jje
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Not a fake

S pen in on bottom lef scree and to your right side when you hold it, can you post the screen shot of your device info in settings.
Did you get the not new or second hand, irrespective of the rom install spen will work on custom roms in a limited way but will work just fine.
If it is not working at all that means there is something wrong with your device

samir_a said:
S pen in on bottom lef scree and to your right side when you hold it, can you post the screen shot of your device info in settings.
Did you get the not new or second hand, irrespective of the rom install spen will work on custom roms in a limited way but will work just fine.
If it is not working at all that means there is something wrong with your device
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Photo and screenshot attached. Got the device 2nd hand.
No response from Spen at all. Getting frustrated on it.

I guess I'll just look for buying a stylus. (after trying it! )

Boomla said:
I guess I'll just look for buying a stylus. (after trying it! )
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So are you saying it doesn't work at all? You've tried to write in s note? In s noteyiu have to touch the screen once ln the page to activate handwriting.
From your photo it looks like the device has recognized that the pen has been removed by the little pen icon on the bottom right.
Why can't you just return and exchange it? If it's faulty they will replace it no problems.
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even when the pen is its place it is not recognized

Boomla said:
even when the pen is its place it is not recognized
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Why can't you get the whole tablet replaced?
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Its a 2nd hand device. Gift....
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You should still get warranty, just need details of receipt. If you know the person who gave it to you ask if they have the receipt...
S-pen not working at all is a hardware fault...

[Q] bluetooth mouse makes phone vibrate

Hello everyone
I just started experiencing a very strange issue in regards to a bluetooth mouse I just started using on my rooted Samsung Galaxy Note II. The mouse works perfectly on the phone, and I'm loving the interface. Just today I opened a google drive document, and immediately noticed that every time I moved the mouse, the phone would vibrate proportionately (i.e. the faster I moved the mouse the harder it would vibrate). I went through all my setttings and turned off all vibration and haptic feedback I could find, including keypress haptic feedback. This had no effect on the problem. Note that this problem ONLY surfaces when viewing google drive documents from the google drive app. All other apps (including other google apps) that I have tried haven't had any problems. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated as I use google drive quite a bit for school.
Phone specs:
AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100
Android 4.1.2 with CleanROM ACE 4.6.1
Google Drive version 1.2.563.31
Let me know if any other specs would be useful.

Brett316 said:
Hello everyone
I just started experiencing a very strange issue in regards to a bluetooth mouse I just started using on my rooted Samsung Galaxy Note II. The mouse works perfectly on the phone, and I'm loving the interface. Just today I opened a google drive document, and immediately noticed that every time I moved the mouse, the phone would vibrate proportionately (i.e. the faster I moved the mouse the harder it would vibrate). I went through all my setttings and turned off all vibration and haptic feedback I could find, including keypress haptic feedback. This had no effect on the problem. Note that this problem ONLY surfaces when viewing google drive documents from the google drive app. All other apps (including other google apps) that I have tried haven't had any problems. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated as I use google drive quite a bit for school.
Phone specs:
AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100
Android 4.1.2 with CleanROM ACE 4.6.1
Google Drive version 1.2.563.31
Let me know if any other specs would be useful.
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Maybe try a different rom, custom roms can have some funny bugs
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hunterk11 said:
Maybe try a different rom, custom roms can have some funny bugs
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Thanks, that might be worth a try. I really do like this rom though, haven't had any issues with it so far. I may wait till Drive is updated again to see if its a bug with the app before I put a new rom on my phone.

Brett316 said:
Thanks, that might be worth a try. I really do like this rom though, haven't had any issues with it so far. I may wait till Drive is updated again to see if its a bug with the app before I put a new rom on my phone.
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That is a really weird bug though best of luck.
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Same
hunterk11 said:
That is a really weird bug though best of luck.
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Same here using OPO with stock CM11S, never happened before,, just after the last docs update. It's pretty annoying :/

I appreciate this is necro posting, but I am really stuggling with this exact issue. I have a Nexus 9 and a MS Notebook Bluetooth Mouse 5000, which work perfectly together except for in google docs & slides. I have a stock ROM, and it has always done it. What is even more frustrating is I bought my Mum exactly the same model at the same time (allbeit with a different mouse), my mouse works perfectly for her and the mouse I bought her has the same problem on my device.
All this proves to me is that it is my device, and it is nothing to do with the ROM or Android version but I have no idea what is causing it. Problem is I wanted to use this as a laptop replacement and using docs and slides was a big part of that. I have tried clearing the cache and uninstalling updates on the app (I can't uninstall it completly as its a preloaded app in the Nexus 9). If anyone found a solution I would love to hear it. I might try resetting my device to factory settings to see if that cures the issue.