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I am unable to watch a video on the Desktop dock. When I put the Epic into the dock it hits the volume rocker and it then turns the volume to mute. On a couple of occasions I have been able to barely put it in and it will play at what ever volume but once I touch it and mutes it again.
Anyone having a better experience with it?
Thanks
dws51 said:
I am unable to watch a video on the Desktop dock. When I put the Epic into the dock it hits the volume rocker and it then turns the volume to mute. On a couple of occasions I have been able to barely put it in and it will play at what ever volume but once I touch it and mutes it again.
Anyone having a better experience with it?
Thanks
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ive got said dock. same issues. totally cuz the volume rocker is hitting the cradle in just the right manner. ive just gotten really good at putting it in at just the right angle to not hit it, but your right. if i touch pretty much anything, it starts to turn the volume down all the way. what i do when im not going to try to have a movie playing is always make sure the screen is off. the dock will turn on the screen about a few seconds after its plugged in. it shouldnt be this big of a pain in the ass and im thinking about taking the dock back. i think its a legitimate reason.
austin420 said:
ive got said dock. same issues. totally cuz the volume rocker is hitting the cradle in just the right manner. ive just gotten really good at putting it in at just the right angle to not hit it, but your right. if i touch pretty much anything, it starts to turn the volume down all the way. what i do when im not going to try to have a movie playing is always make sure the screen is off. the dock will turn on the screen about a few seconds after its plugged in. it shouldnt be this big of a pain in the ass and im thinking about taking the dock back. i think its a legitimate reason.
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I didn't have any of these problems with mine and was wondering what everyone was talking about.
That is until I took my phone charm off. Apparently the tiny string the charm uses is enough to keep the phone from hitting the volume and causing problems.
That being said, you can control volume, too, through the function and arrow keys on the keyboard. It helps but it is still annoying if you don't have a charm and keep hitting the hardware volume keys.
(My charm is ninja stars, so not all charms are "girly".)
ya. i had an old psp wrist strap on and noticed it kept it from happening too, but the strap is kinda garish and i didnt want it on there all the time. im still on the fence about taking it back.
I put three layers of electrical tape along the right half of the groove, just before it dips down for the volume keys (alas, not down far enough.) It works great for me... since I was going to cover that bright blue light anyway.
So everything was working fine but my volume button seemed to be sticking. So I reset the device hoping it might help, but now it will not turn on at all.
Called ASUS they bumped me up the command chain and I am waiting for a callback.
This sucks.
sometimes it will get stuck in odd modes, try holding the power button for a while (15~20 seconds), then try and start the tab again and make sure it isn't plugged in to your PC.
mattlreese said:
So everything was working fine but my volume button seemed to be sticking. So I reset the device hoping it might help, but now it will not turn on at all.
Called ASUS they bumped me up the command chain and I am waiting for a callback.
This sucks.
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wasnt by any chance your volume up button that was stuck was it?
dcmtnbkr said:
wasnt by any chance your volume up button that was stuck was it?
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Also this, transformer will not boot with volume up button pressed.
seshmaru said:
Also this, transformer will not boot with volume up button pressed.
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Indeed, it goes into a mode that allows connection with nvflash
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wasnt by any chance your volume up button that was stuck was it?
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It was the volume up button that was stuck and my guess still is. The buttons felt weird right out of the box too. Have others been having this issue.
haven't seen any, try and pressing the volume button so it evens out and then booting?
Did as much as I could do with volume no help, if the nvflash mode was on would the screen turn on at all? My device just looks totally dead.
that's indeed what it does with volume up + power on, screen stays dead.
If you enter NVFlash mode, the display does not start up, but if you connect to your PC via USB, you should see an "APX" USB device.
Unfortunately this doesn't help much as there is nothing you can do with it in this mode.
Well I fixed it, would not have done so without your help. I sorta pried open the plastic that wraps around the edge of the device (the bezel its called I guess) with a small screw driver and fiddled around with the volume buttons until the unstuck.
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Well I fixed it, would not have done so without your help. I sorta pried open the plastic that wraps around the edge of the device (the bezel its called I guess) with a small screw driver and fiddled around with the volume buttons until the unstuck.
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Good to here. Further evidence that they rushed these a bit. Oh well.
Yeah the gray plastic piece that goes around the edge of the device feels very cheep. It does not stay attached very well which is how I think the volume button got stuck.
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Yeah the gray plastic piece that goes around the edge of the device feels very cheep. It does not stay attached very well which is how I think the volume button got stuck.
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Grey plastic piece around the edge? Do you mean the plastic back cover? Cos round the edge of my eee pad its all metal. If its plastic it sounds like you don't have a final retail model.
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Grey plastic piece around the edge? Do you mean the plastic back cover? Cos round the edge of my eee pad its all metal. If its plastic it sounds like you don't have a final retail model.
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Yea, I was wondering this too. Can you take pictures?
mattlreese said:
So everything was working fine but my volume button seemed to be sticking. So I reset the device hoping it might help, but now it will not turn on at all.
Called ASUS they bumped me up the command chain and I am waiting for a callback.
This sucks.
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Mine did that to me too in class, my heart stopped when it wouldnt turn on
I held the power button for about 10 seconds, no success
Let it sit for a few min, then tried it again, then it worked
I may have pressed the power button differently , can remember, like towards the edge
I also may have wiggle the buttons around, not sure, i was freaking out and tried every button combo lol
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Yea, I was wondering this too. Can you take pictures?
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Now that I look at it it does feel like metal, but its very thin and almost feels like plastic.
Something must have happened during shipping becasue the volume buttons work better now then they did when I first unboxed it
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Try Holding down the Power Button and the Down Volume Button, Everything else seemed to do nothing
Woke up this morning and it appears my TF had entered this "OFF" state. I held the power button for about 10 seconds and it rebooted. I had the lock screen and the wifi notifications turned off so that doesn't seem to be a solution.I Hope this is something that Asus can fix with an update as I bought this from Newegg and I can't return it for a refund...
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Good to here. Further evidence that they rushed these a bit. Oh well.
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Uh oh, don't say that around here, some people don't want to know the ugly truth about how a tablet like this sells for $400
I was carrying my TF700T in my bag recently safely in its cover while I was in Liverpool to do some shopping when I slipped on something that some idiot left on a floor in a shopping arcade that I didn't notice.
As a result, I dropped my bag and hurt myself quite a bit, but not too badly.
At first, I was worried that I'd damaged my TF700T even though it was in a cover and in my bag as well, but it seemed to work fine, but now I have a serious problem.
Basically, the power button seems to be sticky when trying to shut the screen down temporarily to save power and if I push it, sometimes it reboots the device itself instead.
Fortunately, I have insurance so I can hopefully get it fixed by my insurance provider, but I just wanted to know if when I dropped my bag with the TF700T in it, could it have somehow caused the power button to become the way it is or not?
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I was carrying my TF700T in my bag recently safely in its cover while I was in Liverpool to do some shopping when I slipped on something that some idiot left on a floor in a shopping arcade that I didn't notice.
As a result, I dropped my bag and hurt myself quite a bit, but not too badly.
At first, I was worried that I'd damaged my TF700T even though it was in a cover and in my bag as well, but it seemed to work fine, but now I have a serious problem.
Basically, the power button seems to be sticky when trying to shut the screen down temporarily to save power and if I push it, sometimes it reboots the device itself instead.
Fortunately, I have insurance so I can hopefully get it fixed by my insurance provider, but I just wanted to know if when I dropped my bag with the TF700T in it, could it have somehow caused the power button to become the way it is or not?
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Can be the power button has been damaging so that sometimes it stays pressed to restart seems to indicate this. Actually the power button is very sensitive and has been damaged and it is possible that promptly closes. I would do it inspected the ASUS technical service and replace it.
also you can change it but it`s not easy although you can do, googles and see some video about....
morgan39 said:
Can be the power button has been damaging so that sometimes it stays pressed to restart seems to indicate this. Actually the power button is very sensitive and has been damaged and it is possible that promptly closes. I would do it inspected the ASUS technical service and replace it.
also you can change it but it`s not easy although you can do, googles and see some video about....
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It sounds like you're right in that the power button has been damaged somehow and I have to admit that I never knew it was possible that it was that sensitive.
I'll see if Asus can fix it for me, but if not, I can always hopefully get it done by the insurance people as it looks like there's a crack in the glass as well.
Hello,
I've noticed that pressing the left side of the home button doesn't activate it, is this normal, or should I use my warranty to get it repaired?
Edit: It does work if you click the left side of it, though I need to press harder, and it feels a bit wiggly.
Thanks.
Dunams said:
Hello,
I've noticed that pressing the left side of the home button doesn't activate it, is this normal, or should I use my warranty to get it repaired?
Edit: It does work if you click the left side of it, though I need to press harder, and it feels a bit wiggly.
Thanks.
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i have the same issue, if i press the left or right side it wont work, i have to press it harder or press in the middle...its not that big of a deal....but its annoying...
Anyone else with this issue? Wondering how common is it, and what color is your galaxy? I've heard it's common mostly on black devices.
mine is black....but...my brother got one too and its in black but he doesn't have this issue...his home button is solid...
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Anyone else with this issue? Wondering how common is it, and what color is your galaxy? I've heard it's common mostly on black devices.
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I had it on my first one and returned it and my new one doesn't but has a dodgy screen.
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I had it on my first one and returned it and my new one doesn't but has a dodgy screen.
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that's the reason i didn't return my s6, because the home button issue is a small one, i don't wanna change it for another one which maybe have a worse issues....so its not bad, its a bit annoying....
I purchased a gold variant and the first device had a wobbly home button, got it exchanged on the weekend, the 2nd device is not wobbly but the left side is raised more than the right side, however it seems to respond to presses without problems.
Samsung quality control has always been a little shady.. I've returned 2 already... First one no signal... 2nd went back because the home button was very loose and made loud noise when I gently tapped it(not pressed)... 3rd phone has been perfect so far, but I've now noticed after deep sleep sometimes I press the home button and nothing happens... Want wake up until I try pressing again....? Anybody noticed this.... Also the home button went from sturdy to wobbly in about 2 weeks
Kjc99 said:
Samsung quality control has always been a little shady.. I've returned 2 already... First one no signal... 2nd went back because the home button was very loose and made loud noise when I gently tapped it(not pressed)... 3rd phone has been perfect so far, but I've now noticed after deep sleep sometimes I press the home button and nothing happens... Want wake up until I try pressing again....? Anybody noticed this.... Also the home button went from sturdy to wobbly in about 2 weeks
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This sounds bad, I guess there's really no point in getting a replacement in my case.
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This sounds bad, I guess there's really no point in getting a replacement in my case.
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Ya im just gonna live with it too... Id rather have a questionable home button than a pink screen or something worse... Every year since the Galaxy S3 I have returned a phone for one reason or another... Samsung makes great phones.... But there are always a few faulty ones
My home button works every time no matter where I press on it. It does make a rattling noise if tapped on (without pressing it) and I think it's for the fingerprint scanner...other than the annoying rattling, my home button is fine. Might wanna get that checked out.
darklime said:
My home button works every time no matter where I press on it. It does make a rattling noise if tapped on (without pressing it) and I think it's for the fingerprint scanner...other than the annoying rattling, my home button is fine. Might wanna get that checked out.
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that rattling noise kills me, its so annoying, my brother S6 doesn't have this issue...his home button is solid...i am thinking of replacing mine....
Mine doesn't work very well at all. Maybe 40% of the time when pressed. Fingerprint detection isn't that good either.
Thing is, I'm left handed so the fact that it's not clicking well on the left side sometimes requires me to click again and it's a little bit annoying. Oh well.
Mine is too. I have the international variant f.y.i. but i don't want to replace it yet because that's the only problem I've seen in my phone for now.
Rama390 said:
Mine is too. I have the international variant f.y.i. but i don't want to replace it yet because that's the only problem I've seen in my phone for now.
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I have the same issue.
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Thing is, I'm left handed so the fact that it's not clicking well on the left side sometimes requires me to click again and it's a little bit annoying. Oh well.
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If it doesn't click well then that's a problem. My issue is that it just sounds annoying.
johnh123 said:
Mine doesn't work very well at all. Maybe 40% of the time when pressed. Fingerprint detection isn't that good either.
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I would get it replaced.
hajyihia said:
that rattling noise kills me, its so annoying, my brother S6 doesn't have this issue...his home button is solid...i am thinking of replacing mine....
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I really want to replace mine too for that reason but it would be my fourth S6 and I don't wanna go through all the app reloading and all that again...though I think the camera shutter is different on this one. It pisses me off.
I'm going to see my T-mo rep on Monday so I'll let you guys know if I exchange for a new one and if it doesn't rattle.
darklime said:
I have the same issue.
If it doesn't click well then that's a problem. My issue is that it just sounds annoying.
I would get it replaced.
I really want to replace mine too for that reason but it would be my fourth S6 and I don't wanna go through all the app reloading and all that again...though I think the camera shutter is different on this one. It pisses me off.
I'm going to see my T-mo rep on Monday so I'll let you guys know if I exchange for a new one and if it doesn't rattle.
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yeah its annoying that all S6 are infected with something....sometimes you tell your self that if you replace it you might get one with even worse issues....its really annoying that samsung can't do it right the only time they tried....
darklime said:
I have the same issue.
If it doesn't click well then that's a problem. My issue is that it just sounds annoying.
I would get it replaced.
I really want to replace mine too for that reason but it would be my fourth S6 and I don't wanna go through all the app reloading and all that again...though I think the camera shutter is different on this one. It pisses me off.
I'm going to see my T-mo rep on Monday so I'll let you guys know if I exchange for a new one and if it doesn't rattle.
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Yeah I know it's a problem, however it doesn't bother me that much as long as it won't get any worse.
I probably wouldn't even notice it if it wasn't for the complains about it I've seen online.
I am kinda upset about that, but I can live with that.
Also considering I might get a worse replacement I guess this one is fine.
I just discovered a very thin piece of protective plastic over my fingerprint sensor that really wasn't noticeable unless you scratch it with a fingernail. Once this plastic is removed, your sensor will read your fingerprints so much better.
Just be sure to check for this plastic. If you already knew about it, then please ignore this message.
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I had seen reviews before my phone arrived, all mentioned it but its on there really good and could see how some people could miss it.
I leave it on, still works perfect, FYI the camera also has a protector.
LOL! every device with fingerprint in the back brings a plastic screen. I left it on when i bought my LG V20, It reduces the chances for it to get scratched. Although it has been proven that fingerprint still working even after scratched
Both Google Play and my banking app refused to recognize my fingerprints with the plastic on. They'd constantly disable fingerprint recognition after several failed attempts. Now, without the plastic, they work 100% of the time, So if anyone is having issues, they should remove the plastic. Just saying.
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joseguillen1994 said:
LOL! every device with fingerprint in the back brings a plastic screen. I left it on when i bought my LG V20, It reduces the chances for it to get scratched. Although it has been proven that fingerprint still working even after scratched
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My Note7 and Note 4 didn't have any plastic. They weren't the same type of reader as this phone though.
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My Note7 and Note 4 didn't have any plastic. They weren't the same type of reader as this phone though.
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I said in the back hahaha. Also, samsung is not know to be a device that put that type of plastic in their home button. (talking from experience buying the galaxy s, s2/3/4/5/6 note note 2/3/4)
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I said in the back hahaha. Also, samsung is not know to be a device that put that type of plastic in their home button. (talking from experience buying the galaxy s, s2/3/4/5/6 note note 2/3/4)
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"In the back" didn't pop out at me for some reason. Sorry about that. LOL
My intention of my reply though was mainly what you just said: Samsung usually doesn't put plastic on their sensors. My last 2 phones were Samsungs (LG before that, and that was before fingerprint sensors were ever thought up), so I'm not used to finding plastic on the sensors.
I swear though, this V20 is surprising me several times a day. Sometimes good, sometimes bad. Having fingerprint sensor issues and then finding and removing the plastic and discovering that all the issues have gone away is just one of these surprises.
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"In the back" didn't pop out at me for some reason. Sorry about that. LOL
My intention of my reply though was mainly what you just said: Samsung usually doesn't put plastic on their sensors. My last 2 phones were Samsungs (LG before that, and that was before fingerprint sensors were ever thought up), so I'm not used to finding plastic on the sensors.
I swear though, this V20 is surprising me several times a day. Sometimes good, sometimes bad. Having fingerprint sensor issues and then finding and removing the plastic and discovering that all the issues have gone away is just one of these surprises.
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Yeah i had a surprise today, it rebooted by itself (although it does reboot fast i mean literally, 25 second to turn off, then on, then totally initiate to the homescreen) but well, im going to wait 3 more days to see if it was because of bluetooth compatibility issues with my car old bluetooth fm transmitter or if it was because the phone is defective. If it seems like it is defective, i got a green light to go and exchange it already through the phone,
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Yeah i had a surprise today, it rebooted by itself (although it does reboot fast i mean literally, 25 second to turn off, then on, then totally initiate to the homescreen) but well, im going to wait 3 more days to see if it was because of bluetooth compatibility issues with my car old bluetooth fm transmitter or if it was because the phone is defective. If it seems like it is defective, i got a green light to go and exchange it already through the phone,
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When I had the LG G Pro, I got one that had a bad CPU in it. It randomly rebooted, got really warm in my pocket randomly, and never entered deep sleep. I had to get it replaced because of that. Just keep an eye out for these symptoms.
It could just be a bad battery too. If so, your battery life won't be great, or the level will skip (goes straight from like 50% to 20% instantly). It could also cause a reboot too.
In any case, since you're still within your 14 days, it'd be best to just replace it if it turns out to be defective. :good:
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When I had the LG G Pro, I got one that had a bad CPU in it. It randomly rebooted, got really warm in my pocket randomly, and never entered deep sleep. I had to get it replaced because of that. Just keep an eye out for these symptoms.
It could just be a bad battery too. If so, your battery life won't be great, or the level will skip (goes straight from like 50% to 20% instantly). It could also cause a reboot too.
In any case, since you're still within your 14 days, it'd be best to just replace it if it turns out to be defective. :good:
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yeah, that's the thing, the exchange can only happen if they conclude that the device is indeed defective. So, i will wait for 3 days and see what happens, if it happens again, it s an immediate replacement, and it will be a battle inside the store if they say no
Thank you!!!
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When I had the LG G Pro, I got one that had a bad CPU in it. It randomly rebooted, got really warm in my pocket randomly, and never entered deep sleep. I had to get it replaced because of that. Just keep an eye out for these symptoms.
It could just be a bad battery too. If so, your battery life won't be great, or the level will skip (goes straight from like 50% to 20% instantly). It could also cause a reboot too.
In any case, since you're still within your 14 days, it'd be best to just replace it if it turns out to be defective. :good:
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This is exactly what has been going on with my V20, even the battery issue. I took it back to a T-Mo store and they did a warranty replacement no questions asked. Now just waiting for the new to come in. Hopefully this doesn't occur on the new one.
How does the sensor react to a wet finger? Is it still as accurate as normal?