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faulty proximity sensor during call

When I make or answer a call the proximity sensor plays up , when I take the phone away from my ear the screen stays black and doesn't come back on unless I can cover the proximity sensor again,and even that will only work some times.other times I have to press the unlock button to get the screen back on. Any ideas or fixes, anyone else experiencing this ?tried a factory reset.

kieranc88 said:
When I make or answer a call the proximity sensor plays up , when I take the phone away from my ear the screen stays black and doesn't come back on unless I can cover the proximity sensor again,and even that will only work some times.other times I have to press the unlock button to get the screen back on. Any ideas or fixes, anyone else experiencing this ?tried a factory reset.
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Flash Stock Firmware and Relock Bootloader and Remove Warning Screen and send the phone to repair if you still have warranty.
I had the same issue with another device, never got rid of that problem, only had ****ty ass workarounds only on Cyanogenmod possible.

KuGeL94 said:
Flash Stock Firmware and Relock Bootloader and Remove Warning Screen and send the phone to repair if you still have warranty.
I had the same issue with another device, never got rid of that problem, only had ****ty ass workarounds only on Cyanogenmod possible.
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Is there a hidden menu that allows the sensor to be calibrated ?

kieranc88 said:
Is there a hidden menu that allows the sensor to be calibrated ?
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Not that I know of, sorry.

might sound daft but, if you have a screen protector is the hole for the sensor in the right place or even there at all?

eemgee said:
might sound daft but, if you have a screen protector is the hole for the sensor in the right place or even there at all?
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You're right there's no hole, but I've had other phones and there has been no hole in the protector and it didn't affect it.

kieranc88 said:
You're right there's no hole, but I've had other phones and there has been no hole in the protector and it didn't affect it.
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Mine was doing it intermittently, when I lifted the protector it was fine. Maybe the sensor is particularly sensitive?

eemgee said:
Mine was doing it intermittently, when I lifted the protector it was fine. Maybe the sensor is particularly sensitive?
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I'll give it a try

kieranc88 said:
I'll give it a try
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Yeah that's why I was hoping there was a way to calibrate it.

kieranc88 said:
I'll give it a try
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So, have you tried it?

mjjferreira said:
So, have you tried it?
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Yes removing the screen protector fixes it but I need the extra protection so I still need a calibration fix.

kieranc88 said:
Yes removing the screen protector fixes it but I need the extra protection so I still need a calibration fix.
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Buy a different screen protector, one that has a hole in that area.
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mjjferreira said:
Buy a different screen protector, one that has a hole in that area.
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Yeah,seems that's my only option

kieranc88 said:
Yeah,seems that's my only option
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This one's should do the job.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Invisible-D...88524&sr=8-3&keywords=moto+g+screen+protector
or
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Invisible...l_Phone_Screen_Protectors&hash=item4616b944b5

[Q] I can unlock my Nexus 5 through my jeans

So I got my Nexus 5 about 2-3 months ago. I must say it's the best phone I ever had, and i had them all from HTC to Samsung to Xiaomi etc. Nothing compares to Nexus.
Anyway, I found the first thing I don't like about it.
A few weeks ago kept noticing my phone pocket dials, so I enabled pattern lock. No more issues.
After that, yesterday, I was very curious if I am the only one with this issue. So my friend has a G2, which is pretty similar from what I understands.
If I wake the screen, put my phone in my pcket and try to unlock it over the clothes, I can do it super easy.
However, the G2 does not reach to this and my friend doesn't need a pattern unlock.
Is there a way this can be fixed so i don't have to use pattern? I don't like it. Thank you!

This never happend to me. In fact, I don't think it's possible due the fact the touchscreen only registers 'heat' touches(like your fingers).
Try to put a bit of your jeans over your fingers and try to see if the touchscreen responds.
Or you can set-up a harder pin/pattern lock.
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Maybe not a proper solution but I have a Nillkin case on mine. Its fairly thin so doesn't make the phone bulky but the buttons are now slightly recessed so I don't push them by mistake. I don't use a screen lock at all most of the time.

I have the same problem, and I also opened the topic here about it a while ago.
I also set up a pattern for unlocking, and it somewhat helps. However, sometimes I see that emergency call dialer is opened when I pick up a phone from my pocket, so the problem still persist. Weird though, I never had similar problems with other touch phones that I had.

Some roms like CM do have an option to prevent accidental wakeups. It uses the proximity sensor to check if the phone is placed in the pocket.

I had the same problem,
To prevent this, I made a tasker pofile I can send you.
It checks if the proximity sensor detects anything on unlock, then relocks the phone immediately and vibrates for a second to let know something happened.
Never had any unwanted unlocks since
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app

failly said:
This never happend to me. In fact, I don't think it's possible due the fact the touchscreen only registers 'heat' touches(like your fingers).
Try to put a bit of your jeans over your fingers and try to see if the touchscreen responds.
Or you can set-up a harder pin/pattern lock.
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The digitiser registers electrical disturbances in its field. This can be caused by any part of the human body no matter what temperature.
It can even be done through thin fabrics. Maybe OP has jeans with very thin inside pockets.
Anyway, there is no way you could easily restrict the distance the field can "project" from the digitiser.

Bonusbartus said:
I had the same problem,
To prevent this, I made a tasker pofile I can send you.
It checks if the proximity sensor detects anything on unlock, then relocks the phone immediately and vibrates for a second to let know something happened.
Never had any unwanted unlocks since
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
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If you could share it, it would be great.
Thanks!

rootSU said:
The digitiser registers electrical disturbances in its field. This can be caused by any part of the human body no matter what temperature.
It can even be done through thin fabrics. Maybe OP has jeans with very thin inside pockets.
Anyway, there is no way you could easily restrict the distance the field can "project" from the digitiser.
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Aha! Thanks for the info. The more you know
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Allright, so i just used my covers, which aren't very thin, and i managed to unlock my phone using screen pattern lol. I just had to press just a little harder and it registered the touch. Weird. I don't mind using the pattern unlock but still ..

I will try that, i was thinking about a case which makes it a lil harder to wake the screen. Thx !

Maybe there's a hole in your pocket and your penis is doing some slide to wake action! ?
Sent from my Android 5.0 Nexus 5

Dzontra.nikola said:
If you could share it, it would be great.
Thanks!
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Sure, here it is, works perfectly for me

Never even once have I accidentally pressed the power button while my phone was in my pocket. Stop wearing tight pants, problem solved.

Lethargy said:
Never even once have I accidentally pressed the power button while my phone was in my pocket. Stop wearing tight pants, problem solved.
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I don't wear tight pants, I notice this mostly while cycling body temperature and humidity probably play a role

I had this issue with my S3. I think pin or pattern lock are the only way, but it hits your emergency dialer, too. Hopefully, that tasker profile going to the prox sensor too will work. I don't think there is a way around this as the screens are sensitive. I usually have mine in my jacket pocket, but when I use my pants I can come across things like this. Not really sure we can know why, can't be in the pocket at the same time.

Could be a dodgy power button, I'm going a through a similar process where minimal pressure on the button makes it turn the screen off, hard resets or the power menu appears. I don't want to RMA because I'll only get a refurb which could have more serious issues.

topgeardave said:
Could be a dodgy power button, I'm going a through a similar process where minimal pressure on the button makes it turn the screen off, hard resets or the power menu appears. I don't want to RMA because I'll only get a refurb which could have more serious issues.
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Refurbs undergo the same quality control as their new devices.

rootSU said:
Refurbs undergo the same quality control as their new devices.
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Ah really? Thanks

topgeardave said:
Ah really? Thanks
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Yeah so you should be good. Also they send you the device first so you get to look at it before sending yours back.

Black spot on camera (SOLVED)

So I got my s7 and after a week I try to take a picture today but see a lil black spot on the back camera.. Camera glass is clean without any scratches.. Very weird.. It stays in the pictures and video after taken as well.. Anybody with the same issue or a fix?

If u zoom closely you'll see it

ffonegod said:
So I got my s7 and after a week I try to take a picture today but see a lil black spot on the back camera.. Camera glass is clean without any scratches.. Very weird.. It stays in the pictures and video after taken as well.. Anybody with the same issue or a fix?
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Looks like the lens has some dust on it, did you buy it from a retailer new or via eBay or Craigslist

InfamousPBJ said:
Looks like the lens has some dust on it, did you buy it from a retailer new or via eBay or Craigslist
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From a friend

So it turns out I did some research and it seems it was some dust trapped on the lens cover inside.. Some how it got in with a waterproofed cased phone.. But the fix was actually tapping the phone on a hard surface a few times and the spot vanished.. Weird but it solved the problem.. Make sure u don't damage your phone tapping it and do it with a hard case at your own risk

ffonegod said:
So it turns out I did some research and it seems it was some dust trapped on the lens cover inside.. Some how it got in with a waterproofed cased phone.. But the fix was actually tapping the phone on a hard surface a few times and the spot vanished.. Weird but it solved the problem.. Make sure u don't damage your phone tapping it and do it with a hard case at your own risk
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Glad it worked out

I bought it from offer up

ffonegod said:
So it turns out I did some research and it seems it was some dust trapped on the lens cover inside.. Some how it got in with a waterproofed cased phone.. But the fix was actually tapping the phone on a hard surface a few times and the spot vanished.. Weird but it solved the problem.. Make sure u don't damage your phone tapping it and do it with a hard case at your own risk
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Buddy.. Can you detail it again the way, because I tried it on the phone I have not succeeded.
Pleaseee help me...

jupiussy said:
Buddy.. Can you detail it again the way, because I tried it on the phone I have not succeeded.
Pleaseee help me...
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Got absolutely the same spot in my daughter's phone. A technician proposed to replace the camera. After I've read above, maybe a cleaning only will work. We'll do it this week.

Ive got the same problem but about 5 specs. I've only had the phone for about 4 months. Ive replaced the rear camera lens glass but thats not got rid of it. The next step is to replace the camera module (£15 on ebay). But I'm worried i'll break the rear cover leading to more expense. It's a shame because its a good phone. None of my smart phones have lasted a year! Something always breaks. I had more joy with a g4 plus camera until my son threw it in the bath. I think Im going to sell this pbyone to someone more confident with repair and buy a Xiaomi from China.
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I should add that this is shocking quality. A supposedly water proof phone that on launch cost over £500 with the camera as a main selling point. A quick google search will tell you that this issue frequently occurs on s5, s6, s7 etc. I think Samsung are more happy to sell new phones than make phones that last longer than the launch of the next model.

james909 said:
Ive got the same problem but about 5 specs. I've only had the phone for about 4 months. Ive replaced the rear camera lens glass but thats not got rid of it. The next step is to replace the camera module (£15 on ebay). But I'm worried i'll break the rear cover leading to more expense. It's a shame because its a good phone. None of my smart phones have lasted a year! Something always breaks. I had more joy with a g4 plus camera until my son threw it in the bath. I think Im going to sell this pbyone to someone more confident with repair and buy a Xiaomi from China.
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I should add that this is shocking quality. A supposedly water proof phone that on launch cost over £500 with the camera as a main selling point. A quick google search will tell you that this issue frequently occurs on s5, s6, s7 etc. I think Samsung are more happy to sell new phones than make phones that last longer than the launch of the next model.
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If you can't keep a phone without breaking it, the problem is on your end.

Well this s7 has been looked after. Its had a couple or waist height drops but it has a griffin case.

Thanks a lot....
ffonegod said:
So it turns out I did some research and it seems it was some dust trapped on the lens cover inside.. Some how it got in with a waterproofed cased phone.. But the fix was actually tapping the phone on a hard surface a few times and the spot vanished.. Weird but it solved the problem.. Make sure u don't damage your phone tapping it and do it with a hard case at your own risk
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Thanks a lot for the suggestion..i heard about it in some other blog and dint believe it until i saw it here on xda.... Surprisingly this happened with note 8.... And still surprising is the same solution..... Thanks again...

Tapping didn't work for me. I bought a new camera module off of AliExpress for $5. Paid a phone shop $5 to get the back off. Replaced the lens myself. The camera is perfect now. You must make sure the lens is exactly the same down to the colour of the flex and writing on it. The first two I got failed because they were different versions. Some ebay sellers use the wrong photo in their listings.

I had the same problem. Solved it perfectly by holding the phone 60 degrees on a flat surface with a little cloth on it and letting the phone face down drop on the surface. I dropped it face down because my front camera was affected. I had a screen protector and a case + cloth on the table so no damage what so ever. Just drop it. The dust will somehow move. I think this solution is better than digging into the lens and removing it. If the problem persists than take it to a service.

I tried that first and it didn't work. It cost me 10 bucks to replace the lens. Shops have a hot plate so they can remove the back cover easily. With the new lens my camera has far superior image quality. I think it was more than just a bit of dust that was wrong with it. The lens was damaged. Another issue can be the inside of the glass on the back cover gets dirty. Just replacing or cleaning that when the back cover is off made my pictures clearer and stopped the camera over exposing every shot.

Buddy, is it tape it on the camera phone or the whole phone?

Do you mean tap? You could try trapping or shaking the phone to move dust to the side but that didn't work for me. I replaced the camera lens and you should clean the inside of the protective glass on the back cover too.

Physical build quality

Any body having any build issues?
After pink tint - I thought I picked a decent phone.
Just noticed a few times today (having only used the phone lightly for a few hours) that when I pick it up from the middle of the screen I can hear and audible click as if I'm pressing the glass onto the digitizer. Imagine you had a gap between a tempered screen protector and the other screen.
Anyone got similar? I can't bring myself to exchange the phone again but also this is a 2-4 year investment for me! Wondering what issues might occur down the line and if this was something similar on the S7edge. :crying:

Reactiv said:
Any body having any build issues?
After pink tint - I thought I picked a decent phone.
Just noticed a few times today (having only used the phone lightly for a few hours) that when I pick it up from the middle of the screen I can hear and audible click as if I'm pressing the glass onto the digitizer. Imagine you had a gap between a tempered screen protector and the other screen.
Anyone got similar? I can't bring myself to exchange the phone again but also this is a 2-4 year investment for me! Wondering what issues might occur down the line and if this was something similar on the S7edge. :crying:
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have the same with mine - does not feel that great to have such an expensive phone sounding like som cheap plastic phone for 100$

I feel vindicated from feeling like a mad man.
I am going to record the noise and then consider requesting another exchange.
Trouble for me is that I am happy with the screen whiteness/red levels so don't want to jump back into that frying pan.
Do you think it is something from the rear or centre (maybe the battery wrapper) more like what I'm thinking with that adhesion between the digitiser and glass?

Hmm. Mine is top notch! Loving it
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djxn40 said:
Hmm. Mine is top notch! Loving it
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Don't get me wrong - I don't drop £800 on a phone I don't really want. But that also means it needs to feel right on.
My concern about the clicky screen issue is in case this is likely to cause problems down the line. Currently since I'm only in by a week I have retailer returns in my locker. After that it will be a PITA having read how Samsung deal with issues.
Has anyone had this on any other Galaxy devices? Did it get worse or better or go away?

I don't disagree with you. I just don't seem to have any of the issues that people are having
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Reactiv said:
Any body having any build issues?
After pink tint - I thought I picked a decent phone.
Just noticed a few times today (having only used the phone lightly for a few hours) that when I pick it up from the middle of the screen I can hear and audible click as if I'm pressing the glass onto the digitizer. Imagine you had a gap between a tempered screen protector and the other screen.
Anyone got similar? I can't bring myself to exchange the phone again but also this is a 2-4 year investment for me! Wondering what issues might occur down the line and if this was something similar on the S7edge. :crying:
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Perhaps this is obvious, but I just want to confirm that you are hearing this sound without your case on? I had gotten a clear Spigen Ultra Hybrid case and it clicks like mad because the case ins't perfectly fit to the phone. When it contacts and release from the back of the phone its makes a clicking sounds from the case sticking to the back of the phone. Happens all the time when I press the home button.
The only reason I mention it is because I thought my phone was broken too for about 10 min before I realized it was the case.

I got mine 2 days ago. I feel there's dust being trapped at the bottom half of the screen where the glass meets the chassis
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Goodness. I just got done making a post about this. This has been irritating me since i began using the phone last Friday. I took my SIM back out Saturday, put it back in the box, and called up and got an RMA. I'm still on the fence about whether I'm going to send it back...
Read more here..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/help/build-quality-concerns-t3596909

Futant said:
Perhaps this is obvious, but I just want to confirm that you are hearing this sound without your case on? I had gotten a clear Spigen Ultra Hybrid case and it clicks like mad because the case ins't perfectly fit to the phone. When it contacts and release from the back of the phone its makes a clicking sounds from the case sticking to the back of the phone. Happens all the time when I press the home button.
The only reason I mention it is because I thought my phone was broken too for about 10 min before I realized it was the case.
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Same case and the only time my screen makes any noise is when the case is on. Had to take it out just to make sure.

Mine does this as well. Went to Verizon about the issue and noticed the floor models did the same thing. Also they got a brand new one out of the box and it did the same thing as well. So I am not to concerned about it at this point. I did a waterproof test and it's fine.

Reactiv said:
Any body having any build issues?
After pink tint - I thought I picked a decent phone.
Just noticed a few times today (having only used the phone lightly for a few hours) that when I pick it up from the middle of the screen I can hear and audible click as if I'm pressing the glass onto the digitizer. Imagine you had a gap between a tempered screen protector and the other screen.
Anyone got similar? I can't bring myself to exchange the phone again but also this is a 2-4 year investment for me! Wondering what issues might occur down the line and if this was something similar on the S7edge. :crying:
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If you have any problems return your mobile for an exchange.
Ryland

Futant said:
Perhaps this is obvious, but I just want to confirm that you are hearing this sound without your case on? I had gotten a clear Spigen Ultra Hybrid case and it clicks like mad because the case ins't perfectly fit to the phone. When it contacts and release from the back of the phone its makes a clicking sounds from the case sticking to the back of the phone. Happens all the time when I press the home button.
The only reason I mention it is because I thought my phone was broken too for about 10 min before I realized it was the case.
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If you would watch this you can see that there cracking sound at the end of the video when he presses on the screen....

underdog_656 said:
If you would watch this you can see that there cracking sound at the end of the video when he presses on the screen....
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Bruh that's his tempered glass screen protector it wasn't case friendly and those glass protector don't have adhesive in the middle so it leaves a slight opening for dust and all to creep in and when you press or tap the middle it creeks...lol y'all got me testing for every problem you guys are having and I have none.....im pressing the middle screen with my ear up to like I'm doing mouth to mouth resuscitation lol

mlock420 said:
Bruh that's his tempered glass screen protector it wasn't case friendly and those glass protector don't have adhesive in the middle so it leaves a slight opening for dust and all to creep in and when you press or tap the middle it creeks...lol y'all got me testing for every problem you guys are having and I have none.....im pressing the middle screen with my ear up to like I'm doing mouth to mouth resuscitation lol
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Lower your flipping attitude. Your not showing maturity for a senior member....

underdog_656 said:
Lower your flipping attitude. Your not showing maturity for a senior member....
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Holy crap! am I really a senior member? I didn't notice...please highlight where my immaturity is shown.....lol boy you must be high...<------there goes my maturity lol FOH!
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djxn40 said:
I don't disagree with you. I just don't seem to have any of the issues that people are having
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Bro review my comment its not different from yours did i sound immature or did I actually try to help with a little joke in between because some random butt hurt guy came from nowhere .....anyways back to helping the best way I can....ive tested all the problems(most) in this forum trying to replicate these issues people are having

mlock420 said:
Holy crap! am I really a senior member? I didn't notice...please highlight where my immaturity is shown.....lol boy you must be high...<------there goes my maturity lol FOH!
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Bro review my comment its not different from yours did i sound immature or did I actually try to help with a little joke in between because some random butt hurt guy came from nowhere and I would like for him to jump off my nuts because it's not a form of transportation.......anyways back to helping the best way I can....ive tested all the problems(most) in this forum trying to replicate these issues people are having
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Nobody needs a joker like your self people come here to get help not to hear your idio*** jokes. Especially on the other post especially when you said "do you even lift bro" that's just stup** m8. Anyways I won't reply back to you as you are going to keep arguing as that's what these immature people do these days on the internet. If a mod sees this comment delete as it isn't related to the topic, just wanted to say how this guy is being an idi** and will carry on being on... Bye

Talking about quality any of you guys have any light bleed from the sides where the phone meets the bezel ?

Lol....wow we got some soft people in the s8 room?.... who is this dude....somebody please tell me...i can't believe how stiff you and mr muscles are getting....everybody can joke a little on topic except for me....? Where is this hate coming from?....but you got it,,,,,,cause you sure are following me around the store huh? I'll go now

Happy with mine, no issues at all so far. Just checked the screen and no clicking.

can oil go through the phone?? plz help asap

guys i installed a screen protector on my phone and it had halo effect on it so I saw a vid on youtube to apply oil on the edges of the screen which helpt
now after a week or two after applying the volume Up button is not working well I have to push hard and after a couple of days now I notice my power button isnt working well I need to also push it hard and not always the fingerprint works, could it be a defect in the panel which holds the buttons or did oil manage to go through and wreck it?
cuz my phone is in warrenty but im afraid to send it and they would find oil in it, so what do you guys think I should do please help asap

madshark2009 said:
guys i installed a screen protector on my phone and it had halo effect on it so I saw a vid on youtube to apply oil on the edges of the screen which helpt
now after a week or two after applying the volume Up button is not working well I have to push hard and after a couple of days now I notice my power button isnt working well I need to also push it hard and not always the fingerprint works, could it be a defect in the panel which holds the buttons or did oil manage to go through and wreck it?
cuz my phone is in warrenty but im afraid to send it and they would find oil in it, so what do you guys think I should do please help asap
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If you do a search you will find that others are complaining about their volume up button failing after the Oreo update. I find it hard to believe that the update had anything to do with it. I think it more a coincidence of a possible hardware failure more than a software bug. That being said...I doubt that oil would cause your issue and considering that others are having similar problems I would guess that a hardware failure may be the culprit. Then again...seeing that so many started complaining about the issue after the Oreo upgrade...I suppose there could be a connection.

jaseman said:
If you do a search you will find that others are complaining about their volume up button failing after the Oreo update. I find it hard to believe that the update had anything to do with it. I think it more a coincidence of a possible hardware failure more than a software bug. That being said...I doubt that oil would cause your issue and considering that others are having similar problems I would guess that a hardware failure may be the culprit. Then again...seeing that so many started complaining about the issue after the Oreo upgrade...I suppose there could be a connection.
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concidering some times pushing hard makes it work it kinda makes me think its a hardware issue not software or could I be wrong?
plus its been a while since i updated to oreo

Yes, oil can and will go trough the waterproofing of the phone.

4rz0 said:
Yes, oil can and will go trough the waterproofing of the phone.
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lets say my buttons arent working properly because of the oil
how can I fix this?

4rz0 said:
Yes, oil can and will go trough the waterproofing of the phone.
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Can you elaborate on that please? I'm looking to order one of these new screen protectors that require the front of the phone to be drenched in LOCA and I certainly wouldn't want the liquid to find its way into my beloved device.

SNOOPLAYAN said:
Can you elaborate on that please? I'm looking to order one of these new screen protectors that require the front of the phone to be drenched in LOCA and I certainly wouldn't want the liquid to find its way into my beloved device.
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Well, it depends on the oil, but most have a high creeping ability and displace water.
I can't say anything about LOCA, I personally used a foil protector with water application.

4rz0 said:
Well, it depends on the oil, but most have a high creeping ability and displace water.
I can't say anything about LOCA, I personally used a foil protector with water application.
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does it make sense if oil made it through to make my right side panel not function properly? i mean volume down works but volume up doesnt and some times power button makes problems...
pushing really hard makes a function but its not legit
is it oil or some thing else?
if its oil, how can I dry it out?

madshark2009 said:
does it make sense if oil made it through to make my right side panel not function properly? i mean volume down works but volume up doesnt and some times power button makes problems...
pushing really hard makes a function but its not legit
is it oil or some thing else?
if its oil, how can I dry it out?
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Unfortunately oil doesn't dry out...at least not for a very, very long time.
If oil has penetrated to the interior of your phone and is causing issues like short circuits, then the only remedy I can think of is the phone will have to be disassembled and cleaned out.
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SNOOPLAYAN said:
Can you elaborate on that please? I'm looking to order one of these new screen protectors that require the front of the phone to be drenched in LOCA and I certainly wouldn't want the liquid to find its way into my beloved device.
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I already ordered one of the screen protectors you are talking about. I would not worry about the LOCA because as soon as it is spread out evenly under the protector you will be using the UV light to harden it.

I would say it's more than likely either a driver issue with the Oreo update, or the beginnings of a hardware failure due to manufacturing defects. The reasoning behind that being that 1) others have had the same issue, and do not have the same potential for oil in their phones, so it's unlikely that that is the issue, and 2) Even if oil did get in your phone, oil is not a polar liquid, so the presence of it would not do any immediate damage to your phone in the same way that water would (look up mineral oil PC builds if you don't believe me). I would say for now your best bet is rolling back to Nougat, on the off chance that it is a driver issue, and just being careful with your volume button in the future, on the even smaller chance that Sony decides to acknowledge and fix the problem.