Volume slider moves too far when pressing up or down. - Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers

When I Press up or down on the volume rocker the volume jumps about 25% in either direction. It's 4 presses from one end of the volume to the other.
My son's s8+ doesn't do this. His moves in the typical small steps.
Anyone else have this?
I hope it's a setting or software. Not looking forward to doing an exchange.
Note we both have US Tmobile s8+. Mine is Silver, his is black. Neither has the update installed.
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I have the same problem. I don't remember touching any settings to make it do that.

BabyJay said:
I have the same problem. I don't remember touching any settings to make it do that.
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I messed around with a bunch of settings and tried an app that's supposed to set volume steps. No e if it helped but after doing all that I rebooted and it went away. Previous reboots had not fixed it. I wish I knew which thing It Was that helped.
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CptCrackers said:
When I Press up or down on the volume rocker the volume jumps about 25% in either direction. It's 4 presses from one end of the volume to the other.
My son's s8+ doesn't do this. His moves in the typical small steps.
Anyone else have this?
I hope it's a setting or software. Not looking forward to doing an exchange.
Note we both have US Tmobile s8+. Mine is Silver, his is black. Neither has the update installed.
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
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Same big steps here....mine is black.

Arrgggh
Same problem. All of the sudden big jumps with up or down press of hardware toggle

Binarybum said:
Same problem. All of the sudden big jumps with up or down press of hardware toggle
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You enabled something in accessibility settings thats screwing up the volume steps. Usually it's one of the Bixby removal apps but mine was a password vault. You may need to reboot after you figure what to turn off in accessibility settings.

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[Q] Side buttons configuration

Hi
I wonder if there is a way to configure the volume side button to light the screen instead of the power button or do I just have to wait until natural evolution lengthen my pointing finger
Many thanks
yagilk said:
Hi
I wonder if there is a way to configure the volume side button to light the screen instead of the power button or do I just have to wait until natural evolution lengthen my pointing finger
Many thanks
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I'm sure someone could make a MOD for rooted ROMs that'll do this. I've never seen anyone request this before, so I'm not sure how much luck you'll have getting that done unless you dev it yourself.
If I had short fingers, I definitely wouldn't have bought this phone, but using the power button isn't a problem for me.
yagilk said:
Hi
I wonder if there is a way to configure the volume side button to light the screen instead of the power button or do I just have to wait until natural evolution lengthen my pointing finger
Many thanks
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I had to thank you for making me laugh! I don't mind where the power button is personally, just how it's implemented. It's angled forward, your finger reaches from the back which is what makes it difficult to push for me. I would have much rather preferred it be flat or angled towards the back.
Edit: I loved the power button on my Atrix, it was very easy and natural to me.
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I'd like to see this mod too. I find the power button a bit hard to reach/push at times. It probably won't be a quick fix, but I'll do some digging.
Billy
craig0r said:
I'm sure someone could make a MOD for rooted ROMs that'll do this. I've never seen anyone request this before, so I'm not sure how much luck you'll have getting that done unless you dev it yourself.
If I had short fingers, I definitely wouldn't have bought this phone, but using the power button isn't a problem for me.
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It's actually a very common request/mod. CM7 ROMs have an option for it as well as some apps, like WidgetLocker, that have an option for it called "Easy Wake". Unfortunately, I haven't found an app that allows for it to work on the One X yet.
dragunbayne said:
Edit: I loved the power button on my Atrix, it was very easy and natural to me.
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I didnt like the angle of the Atrix's power button bc it made me pick the phone up from my desk to wake it up, but i did like how it was recessed a little not to mention that the fingerprint scanner was one of the most useful features i've ever found on a phone. seriously.
There is an app called Button Remapper that does this (I use it on my Evo 4G). I'm not sure if it will work on the One X, I don't have mine yet.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850464
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[Q] is anyone getting bug report notifications?

i've been getting bug reports about once per day. i haven't sent them in or tried to see what's inside yet- it's been pretty busy lately.
i'm unlocked, rooted, and have developer options enabled.
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gee one said:
i've been getting bug reports about once per day. i haven't sent them in or tried to see what's inside yet - unlocked, rooted, and have developer options enabled....
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Yes, I saw that too - only unlocked bootloader, haven't root or install custom recovery yet - developer option enabled. And, I only installed 2 dozen or so apps from the Store. Using a T-mo p/p micro-Sim with PAYG so it's running on WiFi for data, Talkatone & Google Voice setup to make a few calls - while seeing the battery life improved with some minor tweaks. The only crashes or freezes were from Boat Browser & Dolphin Browser so it might be related to Flash player ?
With an extended weekend coming up, I will drill it down to see what's up.
The bug reports come from the shell.apk, anyone knows how to disable them? I get about 3 per day.
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totom96 said:
The bug reports come from the shell.apk, anyone knows how to disable them? I get about 3 per day.
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Anyone have more info on this? I'm getting them and the report suggests its from Hangouts. I have a suspicion it's from group SMS threads.
I get this randomly too. Sometimes never in a day and other times a few times a day. Since this morning, I have gotten 3 of them. Anyone find a way to stop it yet?
dominican2589 said:
I get this randomly too. Sometimes never in a day and other times a few times a day. Since this morning, I have gotten 3 of them. Anyone find a way to stop it yet?
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I am stock/rooted and I get them as well. Sometimes several a day. Don't really know what's causing them but they don't seem to be indicative of any sort of major problem that I can detect so I am just assuming it's a weird KitKat glitch.
Landara said:
I am stock/rooted and I get them as well. Sometimes several a day. Don't really know what's causing them but they don't seem to be indicative of any sort of major problem that I can detect so I am just assuming it's a weird KitKat glitch.
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I just remembered that I had the same issue with my nexus 7 before 4.3 came but then it just stopped so it's just just a kitkat thing.
I got a few bug notifications the first week out. But haven't seen one in the past few days.
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cntrdctn said:
I got a few bug notifications the first week out. But haven't seen one in the past few days.
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I'm pretty sure these are generated by holding down the power button + volume down + volume up. A snug case could inadvertently be pushing the buttons and causing a report to be made. I've had a few of these bug reports myself and I've found it to be true. Perhaps you're accidentally pushing the buttons, or a case is?
bailyc said:
I'm pretty sure these are generated by holding down the power button + volume down + volume up. A snug case could inadvertently be pushing the buttons and causing a report to be made. I've had a few of these bug reports myself and I've found it to be true. Perhaps you're accidentally pushing the buttons, or a case is?
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I just tried it and got a bug report. So that could be it. I have a neo hybrid case in my belt holster so it's possible.
Bug Report Storage
bailyc said:
I'm pretty sure these are generated by holding down the power button + volume down + volume up. A snug case could inadvertently be pushing the buttons and causing a report to be made. I've had a few of these bug reports myself and I've found it to be true. Perhaps you're accidentally pushing the buttons, or a case is?
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I probably fat finger my phone at least twice a week and see one of these. My question is this; do these things take up storage space on the
phone? If so, where can I find them so I can delete them?
My problem is that I can't take bug report no matter what I do
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[Q] Sticky/Broken power button replacement

Last night I noticed my power button sometimes would not lock my screen on my phone. Even when it would, it would lock and quickly bring the screen back on. Even sometimes occasionally I would press the button once quickly and the power off/reboot menu would appear. This morning I found a tab for my quick settings panel that puts the phone into sleep and have been using it all day. This has been a real pita. Now my phone as I am using it randomly sleeps and then brings up the power menu. Is there any way to replace the power button? I found barely anything on YouTube on this and and not sure if it is an easy or hard fix. For now, is there an app that I can disable my power button so my phone does not make me rage?
-Thanks
shewantsmyduck said:
Last night I noticed my power button sometimes would not lock my screen on my phone. Even when it would, it would lock and quickly bring the screen back on. Even sometimes occasionally I would press the button once quickly and the power off/reboot menu would appear. This morning I found a tab for my quick settings panel that puts the phone into sleep and have been using it all day. This has been a real pita. Now my phone as I am using it randomly sleeps and then brings up the power menu. Is there any way to replace the power button? I found barely anything on YouTube on this and and not sure if it is an easy or hard fix. For now, is there an app that I can disable my power button so my phone does not make me rage?
-Thanks
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You can buy a power button, but replacing it ...you need skill and tool (not recommend for an average user). Try to bang the button on a hard plastic surface like washer/dryer surface. A number of people reported success with this method.(this is real, not a joke),
buhohitr said:
You can buy a power button, but replacing it ...you need skill and tool (not recommend for an average user). Try to bang the button on a hard plastic surface like washer/dryer surface. A number of people reported success with this method.(this is real, not a joke),
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Hmm.. I tried your method to fix it and it seems to have done nothing :/ thanks for the idea though. Also, do you know if any cellular companies would fix this part? I am rooted running the latest CM 11 nightlie and would like to not have to factory restore.
shewantsmyduck said:
Hmm.. I tried your method to fix it and it seems to have done nothing :/ thanks for the idea though. Also, do you know if any cellular companies would fix this part? I am rooted running the latest CM 11 nightlie and would like to not have to factory restore.
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There are many (google for locations near you), try this one http://www.cellphonerepairspecialists.com/samsung-repair-s/1833.htm you can get a free estimate on the website.
buhohitr said:
There are many (google for locations near you), try this one http://www.cellphonerepairspecialists.com/samsung-repair-s/1833.htm you can get a free estimate on the website.
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On the website you linked the repair cost is $150. I am not looking to spend near that. And the closest repair store near me is a little under an hour and a half away :/ Also, do you know of any apps to disable my power button?
shewantsmyduck said:
On the website you linked the repair cost is $150. I am not looking to spend near that. And the closest repair store near me is a little under an hour and a half away :/ Also, do you know of any apps to disable my power button?
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What rom version are you running?
buhohitr said:
What rom version are you running?
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CyanogenMod version 11-20140122-NIGHTLY-d2vzw
shewantsmyduck said:
CyanogenMod version 11-20140122-NIGHTLY-d2vzw
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Try this see if it works for you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850464
No, it says device not supported. The key number tracker thing however is recording my power button press with me not pressing it.
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shewantsmyduck said:
No, it says device not supported. The key number tracker thing however is recording my power button press with me not pressing it.
Sorry I downloaded the wrong one. I changed the button and now it does not turn off the screen, however occasionally the power menu still randomly appears :/
buhohitr said:
Try this see if it works for you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850464
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buhohitr said:
Try this see if it works for you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850464
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And can you find a video with the process involved to replace it? I do have some experience working with the circuits of cell phones, I cannot find a video to even see the steps though :/
shewantsmyduck said:
And can you find a video with the process involved to replace it? I do have some experience working with the circuits of cell phones, I cannot find a video to even see the steps though :/
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Not in English but you just need to see the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jfG9vrVJkY
To buy power button:
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/galaxy-s3-power-button
If you know how to solder you can do it.
buhohitr said:
Not in English but you just need to see the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jfG9vrVJkY
To buy power button:
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/galaxy-s3-power-button
If you know how to solder you can do it.
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That does not seem like very much fun. Haha but I believe my phone is still under warranty (maybe?) So would you know how to unroot and install a stock clean rom with a home button that does not work? :/
shewantsmyduck said:
That does not seem like very much fun. Haha but I believe my phone is still under warranty (maybe?) So would you know how to unroot and install a stock clean rom with a home button that does not work? :/
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I have to test it out first, but I think I can disable the power button, however, it's only a work around, you need to replace the button for a permanent solution. If under warranty, it's the best way to go.
buhohitr said:
I have to test it out first, but I think I can disable the power button, however, it's only a work around, you need to replace the button for a permanent solution. If under warranty, it's the best way to go.
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Yeah, I'm thinking of doing the warranty but with a broken power button I'm not sure of how this will work :/
shewantsmyduck said:
Yeah, I'm thinking of doing the warranty but with a broken power button I'm not sure of how this will work :/
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I don't understand, even with a broken power button they should still replace your device!
buhohitr said:
I don't understand, even with a broken power button they should still replace your device!
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I bought my phone from a Best Buy Mobile store and have the warranty from them that covers all damages. Will they still fix it if I am rooted?
Just unroot it only take a second to do so
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buhohitr said:
Just unroot it only take a second to do so
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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That is the problem, I cannot unroot without a power button.
Why not, just open the supersu app and pick uninstall from one of the option.
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Does the S8+ support double-tap on?

I got very used to this on my V20 and now I can't seem to find it or make it work on my S8+. Is double-tap on supported?
sanjsrik said:
I got very used to this on my V20 and now I can't seem to find it or make it work on my S8+. Is double-tap on supported?
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I conformed this is the case. It did for me when I played with the demo in the verizon store
johnwayne27 said:
I conformed this is the case. It did for me when I played with the demo in the verizon store
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How did you get it to work? I can't seem to find the setting anywhere and double-tap doesn't work when I tap on the screen.
You can just hard press where the home button is to wake the phone up.
I agree with the OP. i could take anywhere on the v20. I would like to do the same thing on this phone but it doesnt seem that option is available. 2 things i miss... Tap anywhere and using "ok google" without ever touching the phone.
shinta86 said:
You can just hard press where the home button is to wake the phone up.
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How is that double-tap? I found a tutorial that shows how to use it using Nova Launcher which I use any way, but it just locks the device not wakes it up.
Audigy187 said:
I agree with the OP. i could take anywhere on the v20. I would like to do the same thing on this phone but it doesnt seem that option is available. 2 things i miss... Tap anywhere and using "ok google" without ever touching the phone.
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I found the OK Google, you press and hold where the home button should be on the bottom of the screen in the center and that starts OK Google.
Yeah this is one feature that kinda annoys me that they left out. Like come on Samsung my girls lg k10 can do it but the mighty s8+ can't. Really!?
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You can double tap the home button on the AOD to wake the phone.

ok this has never happen before until i got this phone.

Okay, so I've had many phones before this one and none of them ever done this before..
So I was at work and my phone was in my pocket with a iris and password lock on but I've just noticed it's on the lockscreen witch is dumb… but anyway, somehow inside my pocket I called 911 due to somehow turning on the phone inside my pocket and pressing the emergency button..
So my question is since this has never happen before if I can somehow disable that button and possibly make it invisible and no longer there so I don't do it again.
I googled and some said if I used another lock screen from the market but I don't wanna do that unless I have to and plus idk which one would be good for this phone in the first place…
So please, someone help lol I gotta work tomorrow and don't wanna pocket dial 911 again.
Also am I the only one who has done this with this phone or is it a common issue?
Keep screen turned off option in display.
Pretty sure that will do it
Junnyz said:
Keep screen turned off option in display.
Pretty sure that will do it
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It was on. Im trying to remove it all together tho if possible.
It turns out I need root or download another lock screen… which will suck because idk if I can use my iris scanner if do that
Well, I am guessing the emergency call thing has to be there legally...
I cant find the setting (the one how when you press home it goes straight to pin?)
Turn that off so atleast you will have to swipe up to get to where the emergency button is.
(i know this isnt a fix but its another step you have to accidentally do)
This has got to be one in a million. It's a lot of very specific presses, swipes, and numbers that Have To be pressed.
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Strange...ware different pants with bigger pockets!
Sorry double post lol..
Junnyz said:
Well, I am guessing the emergency call thing has to be there legally...
I cant find the setting (the one how when you press home it goes straight to pin?)
Turn that off so atleast you will have to swipe up to get to where the emergency button is.
(i know this isnt a fix but its another step you have to accidentally do)
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I'll look for it.
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This has got to be one in a million. It's a lot of very specific presses, swipes, and numbers that Have To be pressed.
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Well for my screen it's right where you type the password or do the iris scan. And I pressed it to see if it calls right to 911 and it doesn't but theres another button after that it does.
galaxys said:
Strange...ware different pants with bigger pockets!
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I had shorts on lol..
Wild. On mine all you can do is view or call Ice contacts or dial a number.
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It should of realized it was in my pocket but it didn't. .
AngelRyu said:
Okay, so I've had many phones before this one and none of them ever done this before..
So I was at work and my phone was in my pocket with a iris and password lock on but I've just noticed it's on the lockscreen witch is dumb… but anyway, somehow inside my pocket I called 911 due to somehow turning on the phone inside my pocket and pressing the emergency button..
So my question is since this has never happen before if I can somehow disable that button and possibly make it invisible and no longer there so I don't do it again.
I googled and some said if I used another lock screen from the market but I don't wanna do that unless I have to and plus idk which one would be good for this phone in the first place…
So please, someone help lol I gotta work tomorrow and don't wanna pocket dial 911 again.
Also am I the only one who has done this with this phone or is it a common issue?
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Food for thought. Are you sure you didn't have the triple click power enabled and that is what placed the call?
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jackdforme said:
Food for thought. Are you sure you didn't have the triple click power enabled and that is what placed the call?
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Where's that option at?
I found it an no that wasn't on.
As much as I love it I'm gonna have to turn off the always on display because that's probably why it came on.
AngelRyu said:
It should of realized it was in my pocket but it didn't. .
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Hey,what is that keyboard?
Laurentiu27 said:
Hey,what is that keyboard?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aitype.android.emojinew
With
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aitype.android.theme.DuskBlackBlue
Theme.
And I'm using a gold theme from the Samsung store.
AngelRyu said:
Where's that option at?
I found it an no that wasn't on.
As much as I love it I'm gonna have to turn off the always on display because that's probably why it came on.
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It's in security. Called sos.
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jackdforme said:
It's in security. Called sos.
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Triple press power button is to send an SMS to your chosen contacts I believe... not dial emergency number
n/m
Never experienced this on my phone so far...

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