Several days ago I noticed I began missing notifications on my Gear. It took me a while to realise the reason for that. My watch vibration is now so weak to the point I don't feel it. It wasn't very strong to begin with, but now it deteriorated to the point it's useless. I have done a couple of factory resets, it didn't help. One thing I haven't tried yet is hard reset.
Anyone else experiencing this?
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mpogr said:
Several days ago I noticed I began missing notifications on my Gear. It took me a while to realise the reason for that. My watch vibration is now so weak to the point I don't feel it. It wasn't very strong to begin with, but now it deteriorated to the point it's useless. I have done a couple of factory resets, it didn't help. One thing I haven't tried yet is hard reset.
Anyone else experiencing this?
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I think yours is faulty and your problem is not common. Yes, the vibrate is weaker than it should be. I believe this "may" be correctable in firmware as I am not sure that even set to high, we are actually getting maximum vibration. But I don't recall anyone saying it is changing over time....just not strong enough to begin with. You may need to get yours swapped out.
mpogr said:
Several days ago I noticed I began missing notifications on my Gear. It took me a while to realise the reason for that. My watch vibration is now so weak to the point I don't feel it. It wasn't very strong to begin with, but now it deteriorated to the point it's useless. I have done a couple of factory resets, it didn't help. One thing I haven't tried yet is hard reset.
Anyone else experiencing this?
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You could just be getting used to it. My old Sony Ericsson MBW-150 vibrated a lot stronger than my Gear 2, but after a few hours sometimes I didn't notice it either. Hopefully we get a fix to make it stronger either from Samsung or a rooted ROM.
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Hello All,
I am new to this forum. I bought my sensation about two weeks ago. When I was getting into my car one day, the phone slipped out of my shorts and fell, with the screen hitting the concrete. The screen and everything was intact, the phone was only lightly scratched.
Recently, however, my sensation has occasionally been freezing. Its strange because it does not occur in an app. It only occurs when I am scrolling through the homepages or going through the full list of apps. It usually begins working again by itself after about a minute or so. I have done a factory reset, and this problem has reoccurred, just once. The issue only occurs maybe once every few days and isnt that big of a problem. I just have a few questions.
Is this problem most likely software related? Im not sure if it only started happening after I dropped the phone, but it seems to me like this is software related?
Is there anything I can do to fix it? Will the OTA update (if tmobile does it) fix the problem?
Finally, what I am most worried about: is there any possibility (or is it likely) that my phone's condition might worsen later on down the road???
I would like to hear any advice you guys have. Is there anything other than a reset that might be able to fix the problem?
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Hello All,
I am new to this forum. I bought my sensation about two weeks ago. When I was getting into my car one day, the phone slipped out of my shorts and fell, with the screen hitting the concrete. The screen and everything was intact, the phone was only lightly scratched.
Recently, however, my sensation has occasionally been freezing. Its strange because it does not occur in an app. It only occurs when I am scrolling through the homepages or going through the full list of apps. It usually begins working again by itself after about a minute or so. I have done a factory reset, and this problem has reoccurred, just once. The issue only occurs maybe once every few days and isnt that big of a problem. I just have a few questions.
Is this problem most likely software related? Im not sure if it only started happening after I dropped the phone, but it seems to me like this is software related?
Is there anything I can do to fix it? Will the OTA update (if tmobile does it) fix the problem?
Finally, what I am most worried about: is there any possibility (or is it likely) that my phone's condition might worsen later on down the road???
I would like to hear any advice you guys have. Is there anything other than a reset that might be able to fix the problem?
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I believe it's the software (sense 3.0) Try changing your home screen. I don't get issues like this since I've changed my homescreen. Try Launcherpro or Go Launcher
do you think that dropping my phone has anything to do with it? Also, do you think it might get worse over time?
Thanks
I dont think it has to do with ur phone dropping...
The random freezes/ force closes/ re-boots seem to be a problem.. wait for the s-off and then some solid custom roms Should fix it all..
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do you think that dropping my phone has anything to do with it? Also, do you think it might get worse over time?
Thanks
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I use to think that that's a problem with phones.. but I don't think it actually does has anything to do with the phone acting up, unless it was dropped in a pool.. but otherwise, it's just the software.. sense 3.0 seems really buggy on mines.
My internal microphone isn't picking up any sound at all.
Is there an off button somewhere?
I don't see anything in the settings regarding the microphone,
and I've already tried rebooting the device, uninstalled touchpal & swype and then rebooted.
The only thing I can think of is to reset the device to factory settings (which I've not yet figure out how to).
But if anyone has any suggestions regarding this...
manhattan212 said:
My internal microphone isn't picking up any sound at all.
Is there an off button somewhere?
I don't see anything in the settings regarding the microphone,
and I've already tried rebooting the device, uninstalled touchpal & swype and then rebooted.
The only thing I can think of is to reset the device to factory settings (which I've not yet figure out how to).
But if anyone has any suggestions regarding this...
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Hi Manhattan. As far as the mic goes, i'm not sure. But for a factory reset just go to settings then backup/reset then at the bottom it should say factory reset.
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Hi Manhattan. As far as the mic goes, i'm not sure. But for a factory reset just go to settings then backup/reset then at the bottom it should say factory reset.
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Welp, I have done a factory reset. I have sacrificed all my apps, settings and what not (unchecked the restore apps option) -and it was all for naught. The mic still doesn't record, and I have no idea why or what to do about it.
So what now?
I just purchased it less than three weeks ago,
and now I'm going to have to take it to Samsung and wait a few months to get it back?
What a piece of garbage this tablet is turning out to be.
Have you double checked all your various volume settings? Tried a different recording app or settings?
Thanks for the replies.
I have checked the sounds settings, to the best of my ability. I tried several apps (including the phone -which is the part that makes me most irate about it).
I suppose there could be something I could have overlooked,
but I would imagine the factory reset would have nixed anything I may have overlooked．
I'm so furious at myself for purchasing this, I just want to smash it to pieces.
Alas, that wouldn't solve anything, but leave me out the money I wasted on it and not have even this piece of sh*t to show for it.
Wow. Just return it or sell it. No need for drama.
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Wow. Just return it or sell it. No need for drama.
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How can you say there is no need for the drama? Of course there is a need for the drama. The store where I purchased it has a ten day return policy. After that it's on the warranty to handle gripes. I needed the tablet for reliable and consistent use starting September 10th (tomorrow) and I purchased it on the 23 of August. That's sixteens days ago, which means my options are to send it to Samsung -and wait for however long it takes for them to get back to me.
Selling it as is... wouldn't that be a little dishonest to the buyer and costly to me?
What a more suitable setting for the drama, than this one?
I totally think this is worthy of busting out some wardrobe and props...
break out the orchestra, maestro!
Okay, but seriously... No one else is experiencing this?
I mean it's not exactly like I toss my tablet around or anything.
I can't figure out why the mic isn't working.
Is there no way to determine if it's hardware or software?
I haven't even rooted the thing.
I've done nothing but put it in a case that keeps it well sheltered.
Are these things just really of such poor build quality?
Anyone?
Anything?
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Okay, but seriously... No one else is experiencing this?
I mean it's not exactly like I toss my tablet around or anything.
I can't figure out why the mic isn't working.
Is there no way to determine if it's hardware or software?
I haven't even rooted the thing.
I've done nothing but put it in a case that keeps it well sheltered.
Are these things just really of such poor build quality?
Anyone?
Anything?
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Try and connect your headphones that came with your note and use an app that utilises the microphone, if this works, you probably have one with a faulty Mic or if it worked before, it has developed a fault.
As you seem to be the only one reporting the Mic not working, it may be that you do indeed need to send it back to Samsung if you cannot take it back to the retailer that you purchased it from . If I were you, I would try and take it back to the retailer and explain to them that you understand that it is a few days past their returns policy however if you speak to them nicely, they may exchange it for you out of good will.
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Try and connect your headphones that came with your note and use an app that utilises the microphone, if this works, you probably have one with a faulty Mic or if it worked before, it has developed a fault.
As you seem to be the only one reporting the Mic not working, it may be that you do indeed need to send it back to Samsung if you cannot take it back to the retailer that you purchased it from . If I were you, I would try and take it back to the retailer and explain to them that you understand that it is a few days past their returns policy however if you speak to them nicely, they may exchange it for you out of good will.
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With the headphones on, the mic from the headsets works just fine.
I'm in China...
There is no "good will" here.
Here it's all about the money -cutthroat.
Any outs the store can take, the store will take.
If it's one hour over the tenth day;
It's going to have to go to Samsung.
Thanks for the reply
My mother in law has a TF300 that has been really glitchy, so much so that it was basically unusable (the 4.2 update seems to have made it better, but still not perfect).
Her biggest issue has been sporadic touchscreen non-responsiveness. She thinks that this might be worse when connected to the internet (some app working in the background/updating?). Today she also had it where she couldn't use the screen while connected to the keyboard, but when she disconnected the keyboard it started working again, but that may have been a fluke.
In addition, there are times when it will act as if you've pressed an on screen button, even though your hand was nowhere near said button (almost like a ghosting effect on a keyboard, when the computer is running slow)
I've got the tablet with me for a few hours and I'd like to help her get it to the point where it's working normal again. Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated.
Almost as soon as I mentioned the on screen buttons, it started acting up.
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Did it just start or has it been doing it since day 1? Go to settings, then Backup & Reset under Language & Input and do a Factory data reset.
That's the fist step in finding the problem. Bad side she will loose all saved data so save it to a pc.
4.2.1 update rolling out
hmm is that a galaxy player 5.0
I can't remember how long it's been giving her issues, but it has been a while. Multiple factory resets haven't fixed it. In the time I've been tinkering with it I've disabled some of the bloatware and turned off Auto Updates from the Play Store, so we'll see if those help in any way.
I've also noticed that the notification bar keeps getting stuck (either up or down). It looks like rotating it helps fix that, but still that's less than ideal...
Ah, the joys of being tech support :silly:
I've got it hooked up to my laptop in an attempt to use LogCat to help debug, but I'm not sure if I'm seeing anything consistent enough to label it as the cause of her troubles. Still, a resource available if anyone knows what I should be looking for there.
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hmm is that a galaxy player 5.0
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Yes, yes it is
If it's under warranty then send it back. Hopefully she hasn't had it over a year.
If it were mine it would've already been in the mail. Since its not unlocked and factory reset aren't working there's not much else that can be done without voiding the warranty.
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is there a screen protector on it?
My TF300 always the same thing whenever there was background IO, even with Android 4.1.
Turning off the useless syncing and auto Play Store updates do help.
Also check to see if the storage has been filled. IO performance is also decreased by having a relatively filled flash.
So having disabled the Auto Updates from Google Play seems to have made a world of difference. I'm surprised background IO took so much out of the tablet, since it's running on a quad core, but oh well. Thanks for the suggestions everyone!
Hi. I recently got this issue two weeks ago. I bought this phone late December.
Basically, the earpiece sounds REALLY fuzzy and loud, but not in a good way. Even a $30 phones one sounds better. It isn't clear at all. It sounds very buzzy and noisy.
Heres what i tried:
-Reflashing back to stock. It was still the same.
-Removing and putting back the T-Mobile SIM card. Worked for a bit, then it went back to how it was before.
-Lower the in-call volume. I lowered all the way to the lowest i could go. It still sort of loud considering it was at the lowest volume. It was still buzzy and unclear.
I can't send it back to Motorola as i voided my warranty. It's a little annoying, but i want to fix it. What can i do? I've tried blowing into the earpiece to see if it gathered any dust or anything but it never works. What should i do?
I've been thinking of grabbing a hair drier just in case some water got in there to see if it helps. I doubt it will.
What do you guys say? What can i do?
I have the same issue... During calls it almost sounds like some weird cracking noise.. I would also love a solution for this
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Bump!!!
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I also have this problem and I am having to send mine off for repair. The problem is that several people seem to have this problem and despite getting it repaired or replaced, they still suffer from the problem again and again. I don't want to have the hassle of repair/replace several times. This is very disappointing.
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I also have this problem and I am having to send mine off for repair. The problem is that several people seem to have this problem and despite getting it repaired or replaced, they still suffer from the problem again and again. I don't want to have the hassle of repair/replace several times. This is very disappointing.
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I want to know if new update 4.4.3 fixes this issue. Anyone tried it?
Just for info, 4.4.4 update does not fix this issue.
The symptoms you describe are more of a hardware issue. I've seen this happen with both an earpiece and speaker. Send it in for service.
Solution for this problem
Hello everyone.
I have found a solution to this particular problem.
For the interested check http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54867415&postcount=6
Hope I've helped.
Cheers
My phone is out of the return window now and dealing with customer service is probably my last resort.
My phone is on stock Touchwiz and unrooted, T-mobile variant. I have factory reset my phone 3 times and deleted the cache but these issues remain.
Here are some of the issues I have had. I am hoping they are software, but I couldn't find much information on any of them. If you also have experienced these, please let me know just to know that I'm not crazy and alone in this.
Camera app will be black on launch and crash due to an error. - This reminds me of the Lollipop software issue that I had on my Nexus 5 so I'm not too concerned since an update is coming out, but it is still bothersome when I bought the S6 for the fast camera launch but I have to restart the phone because I get this error. At least restarting the phone fixes this.
Phone vibration is inconsistent or weak. - The vibration was strongest when I first bought it, but it has grown considerably weaker. It still can be strong sometimes, but it fluctuates. Sometimes the vibration is so weak that I can't feel anything unless I put it on max strength under Vibration settings, but it sometimes fixes itself and isn't as weak. It hasn't been as strong since I first got it from what I remember. Restarting the phone does not fix it. It just comes and goes.
Phone does not receive or send sound when answering or making phonecalls. - This is hard to explain, but sometimes when I'm making a call, the dial tone will never sound and if the call looks as if it has gone through, there will be no sound. The person will say they received a call but didn't hear anything as well. This also happens if someone gives me a call and I pick up and hear no sound. A phone restart usually doesn't fix this, but sometimes it just magically works again.
Sound turned off by itself. - This has only happened once or twice so far but it was bothersome. I didn't change or touch any of my settings for this to happen. My sound just stopped working. Youtube app, volume settings, etc. didn't create any sound. When my alarm went off, it made no noise. Restarting the phone would fix it.
Anyway, please let me know if you have had these similar problems. Is it likely they are software related? I can't find any solutions and if a factory reset is not fixing it, I don't know what to do.
Thank you!
Return it
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Return it
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I would, but I'm outside the 14 day return window from T-mobile.
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I would, but I'm outside the 14 day return window from T-mobile.
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So? You have a faulty phone and these issues would be taken care of within your warranty period right?
yes you can do a warranty exchange. theyll replace it
tlxxxsracer said:
yes you can do a warranty exchange. theyll replace it
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bramgg said:
So? You have a faulty phone and these issues would be taken care of within your warranty period right?
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I was hoping that I wouldn't have to go through the Warranty process but it looks like there is no choice.
Thank you all for your input! I'll see what happens. I appreciate it.