Hello,
I have a Motorola Defy. Games work really well on it, but a couple of days ago I have encountered a problem: while playing games that have virtual buttons on screen, after a while the buttons just stop working, then if I pause and start the game again, it works again.
Let me give a concrete example: while playing a racing game you have to hold the acceleration button pressed all the time. I do this, but after some time that button stops working well. I keep it pressed, but the game recognises the press only for a second, then stops again. I press it again, it recognises the press for a second again, then stops, and so on. This happens to all of the buttons on the screen. If I go to the game menu, then enter again in the game, everithing works fine again, until this thing happens again.
It is really anoying, as I don't think there is something wrong with the touchscreen. Everywhere else, the touchscreen works fine.
Anyone knows what the problem might be?
I bought a tf300t and docking station. I'm a relative newb to the android platform and I'm having some strange issues with my unit? It's not rooted as well. When I plug my keyboard into the tablet it starts acting all buggy. like the wallpaper background menu pops up then my browser pops up then my settings menu pops up it goes all crazy and starts starting up apps. I have a wireless ps3 controller that I've been trying to use with it not sure if that is contributing to my issues? If I'm playing gta 3 or shadowgun that have official controller support do I need to run the ps3 pairing software? Anyone else reporting problems like this?
I would try uninstalling both games, and reinstalling them making sure you get clean downloads by using a stable wifi connection. Also, the GTA developers recommend you coldboot the tablet before playing these memory intensive games. Coldbooting is just holding down the [volume down key] while powering on the device. Give that a shot. Goodluck
So I was playing on my Shield last night and everything was working as should be. When I woke up, I started trying to play but noticed none of the controls were working... Only the "Back" and the "Home" buttons work... I have tried restoring the Shield, but that did not work (just made me lose all my apps...)
Doodle210 said:
So I was playing on my Shield last night and everything was working as should be. When I woke up, I started trying to play but noticed none of the controls were working... Only the "Back" and the "Home" buttons work... I have tried restoring the Shield, but that did not work (just made me lose all my apps...)
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gregdeberg said:
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No, I left it off for a day or so and saw my uncle playing with the controller...
Same issue here.
This happens rarely for me whenever it happens I hold the shield button down until the shield powers off (I think it takes more than 10 seconds).
After booting usually controls are fine again.
If you're using the droidmote setup posted on these forums, make sure to switch from the droidmoteime setting.
Fixed
Badass. I had the same problem but that fixed it for me.
HobsonA said:
This happens rarely for me whenever it happens I hold the shield button down until the shield powers off (I think it takes more than 10 seconds).
After booting usually controls are fine again.
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Yeah, I had problems with the anolog trigger on asphalt 8 and the new modern combat 5 guns don't shoot fully auto for me when I hold the trigger down all the way, but just right before all the way they start firing fully auto, BTW Xbox one class graphics you should check it out, and help me with h some changing the controller binding so the bumper is to shoot instead
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I first noticed this on a running game where you have to hold down either the left or right side of the screen to move in that direction. It would usually register the first press, but not that I had held my finger down so I wasnt moving properly. I thought this was due to the game it's self rather than my phone.
I've just downloaded Naugh where you have to rotate the screen by touching either side of the phone, and again the same issue. It's really unresponsive - It will recognise the tap but not that i've held it, it will stop working. Occasionaly this will also happen when scrolling a page.
Has anyone else experienced this? Or if not, any suggestions on figuring out whats wrong?
I have recorded a video that shows what I mean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW2gCWpThWc
haste75 said:
I first noticed this on a running game where you have to hold down either the left or right side of the screen to move in that direction. It would usually register the first press, but not that I had held my finger down so I wasnt moving properly. I thought this was due to the game it's self rather than my phone.
I've just downloaded Naugh where you have to rotate the screen by touching either side of the phone, and again the same issue. It's really unresponsive - It will recognise the tap but not that i've held it, it will stop working. Occasionaly this will also happen when scrolling a page.
Has anyone else experienced this? Or if not, any suggestions on figuring out whats wrong?
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When you go to Settings>About phone - there is a Diagnostics section>Test device. You will see a list of tests you could do including touch screen.
I've tried this, thanks.
There is no aparrent issue using this diagnostic. It doesnt detect multi-touch though, which I find a little odd.
I did find this article though:
http://johnhaller.com/blog/2014-03-06--sony-xperia-z1-z1s-touch-screen-issue
Which seems to be the exact same issue I have on my Z3 now.
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I've tried this, thanks.
There is no aparrent issue using this diagnostic. It doesnt detect multi-touch though, which I find a little odd.
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What do you mean? There are two options; one which shows dots where you are touching, and another which shows two lines for each point you touch; the lines cross at the point you are touching. They absolutely do detect multitouch, so if you're using more than 1 finger but only seeing one point, or one pair of lines, then you have a problem.
I only have one option under that test, which is to see a yelow line. It doesnt detect more than one touch at a time though.
I have downloaded a seperate screen testing app, and that detects up to ten points at once - again without any obvious issues with unresponsive.
I really can only reliably replicate the issue when playing games.
Mine does have a similarish issue.
Double tap doesn't work on first try when you last use the phone for some time.
But i think it is a software thing cause it worked fine when in continuous use.
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I only have one option under that test, which is to see a yelow line. It doesnt detect more than one touch at a time though.
I have downloaded a seperate screen testing app, and that detects up to ten points at once - again without any obvious issues with unresponsive.
I really can only reliably replicate the issue when playing games.
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In Settings, enable the Developer Options, then tick "show touches" and "pointer location".
I notice this issue all of the time in Ingress, however I have tried multi touch test apps and can easily get perfect tracking with 5 fingers on the screen, so I am sure the multitouch and display is working fine, and I have no problems with Google Maps or Waze where similar gestures to tap on things, and two fingers to rotate and shrink/enlarge are used.
I have no idea what is causing it, but it seems to be software rather than hardware.
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I only have one option under that test, which is to see a yelow line. It doesnt detect more than one touch at a time though.
I have downloaded a seperate screen testing app, and that detects up to ten points at once - again without any obvious issues with unresponsive.
I really can only reliably replicate the issue when playing games.
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I don't play games on the phone, but did try Modern Combat 3/4, which I have purchased long time ago, just to try them out. So I have played last night and have not had touch screen issues.
Yes I have noticed it, and it has at times been extremely frustrating, and 99% of the time I think part of my fingers holding the phone are touching the screen somewhere, each time I see this and adjust my grip the problem is not longer there. I think this also is partly related to the thread about ghost touches.
AlanJC said:
I notice this issue all of the time in Ingress, however I have tried multi touch test apps and can easily get perfect tracking with 5 fingers on the screen, so I am sure the multitouch and display is working fine, and I have no problems with Google Maps or Waze where similar gestures to tap on things, and two fingers to rotate and shrink/enlarge are used.
I have no idea what is causing it, but it seems to be software rather than hardware.
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Yes exactly the same issue.
I agree I think it's software. Another strange thing is If I flip the phone around (So the headphone jack is now on the right, rather the left), and the game allows the screen to rotate, the issue goes away completely.
Such a strange bug.
Same thing here, and it happens very often. I ran all tests and it seems a software issue. Hope Sony solves it 'coz it's damn annoying.
Just discovered something else, in Ingress, it's always been dodgy with multitouch, however if I put the phone on the table or sofa and just touch the screen it's even worse.
Again using the same gestures in Google Maps it works fine.
I don't understand why not holding the phone would make a difference. I tried propping it up on the table to see if it was related to the angle, but still a lot worse when not holding it compared to holding it.
Never had it during games but during calls it kinda doesn't respond to touches properly.....weird.
I am facing too many issues with the Z3. First the camera quality, then the front bezel leaking light, then the 3G, now touch response. Duh!!! Should've bought the HTC M8 EYE.
No such issue for me so far at least.
Isn't the M8 Eye for China only?
I can't type for **** on my Z3 compared to my SIII. Taps don't register as quickly. Not sure what the heck is going on.
I can confirm that the latest firmware 23.0.1.A.5.73 released by Sony today, has fixed my issues with the responsiveness with the screen and games.
I hope I see that update soon. I can't wait to type quickly and double tap with no issues.
No issue with games but, typing is a chore, it keeps pressing the wrong keys like b for spacebar etc....
AlanJC said:
Just discovered something else, in Ingress, it's always been dodgy with multitouch, however if I put the phone on the table or sofa and just touch the screen it's even worse.
Again using the same gestures in Google Maps it works fine.
I don't understand why not holding the phone would make a difference. I tried propping it up on the table to see if it was related to the angle, but still a lot worse when not holding it compared to holding it.
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I've been noticing this lately as well when using the phone when it's on a flat surface.
Sometimes pulling the notification bar down can take a few times.
While play Ruzzle, it's nearly impossible to spell a word unless you pick the phone up.
Was thinking it might be the way it detects your finger, as I normally use the tip of my finger when it's flat, and my thumb when it's in my hand.