Hello
I have a problem with my touchscreen. The lower part is not working like it should.
I found a video with on youtube explaining the problem :
youtube dot com/watch?v=LxeIvr7xV9w
What is strange is that when i flash a new rom (1.5) the hero is working good at the begin , it is after i install some apps that the problem begins.
Is it software or hardware related ?
Anyone got the same problem ?
It gets worse over time, especialy when the divice gets warmer. After cooling down, the screen reaction is better.
I had my screen replaced for warranty. Device was picked up and returned within 10 days.
Very good service.
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Hey all First post, w00t.
New to the PDA type phone thing and learning what i can from here. Dont quite understand WM5 yet but i'll get it eventually.
nice fourm you all have here
A few post have hit the nail on the head with issues with the phone.
No hinge LED's when the phone rings is my main hate at the mo i think.
Also anyone know how to get media player to play videos in full screen? all it does is puts a black border round the video rather than streching it. This would be cool
Whats the differance between the o2 (or different) and corporate install type?
Also TomTom M5.2 is coming up all green lines, had a quick search and cant find a fix. Anyone?
Thought i'd drop on and say i've had a problem with my screen (gotta love us being beta testers ehh?) Only got the phone at chrimbo and woke up the other morning to find that the screen wouldnt tap. It seems that the screen is now tapping itself randomly, closing applications and not letting me use the touch screen at all. You cant reallign the screen.
Seems a few people have had this problem and it seems un-fixable, soft, hard resets and reinstalling the ROM doesnt work. pulling the battery out and leaving it for a short while seems to cure the problem for a short while.
If you're having this problem, call the retailer and have it replaced. Defo seems to be a hardware issue, maybe a bad batch?
I'm waiting on them getting a new one in store for me.
HTH
JAmes
The screen issue does seem similar to the problem I was having.
Was on and off, but totally stopped responding early Sunday morning. Didn't start working again after numerous resets. Took it to the O2 shop today and it decided to start working again...
But they believed me, gave me a replacement and I've had zero problems with this one.
Seems like there may be some faulty ones about. Get it changed and hope they don't give you another faulty one
Hey all,
I've read these forums, and am 90% sure I have a defective Hermes. However, I'm unsure, as these forum posts were just text, and therefore can't really accurately describe the problems being seen. So, I made a YouTube video showing a couple of my issues, especially the screen fading to white. Like I say, I'd just like confirmation, and I'd like this post and video to serve as a help to others who are wondering if they have the same problem. You know what they say, a picture is worth a 1000 words .
Here are more details of my problems, in no particular order:
o The buttons reset after a quick power off and on (not a reset).
o The screen fade problem resets itself after a quick power off and on (not a reset).
o The screen calibration issue (not shown in video) seems to last a little longer sometimes. The issue is that calibration gets a little off. It seems to be by 10-20 pixels, but I can't repeat this as readily as the screen fade.
o This has happened with and without a memory card inserted.
o I've tried two different batteries, with the same results.
o I've tried three different firmwares (original, WM5 update, WM6 Black 2.0).
o The battery quick powerdown issue has only happened to me once (battery drains 10% every minute).
Here's the link to the video. It's only 84 seconds, so take a peek!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQWqTkoMX_4
Let me (and others) know your thoughts. It'd be appreciated.
PS... about the screen calibration...
FYI, I know about the screen calibration issues some have had wth the Hermes. However, I don't think this is that problem, since I never, ever have to recalibrate my phone. It always corrects itself eventually.
The screen calibration issue (not shown in video) seems to last a little longer sometimes. The issue is that calibration gets a little off. It seems to be by 10-20 pixels, but I can't repeat this as readily as the screen fade.
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This has been documented HEAVILY in the wiki and the forums so I wont answer that.
The rest seems VERY weird indeed especially the screen going white?!?!
Is it still in warranty because I would so send it to be repaired.
Not seen anything like that on any forum. Are you keeping it somewhere hot or near an e.m. field just before use?
What additional apps have you installed? Do these problems still occur with an "empty" phone (i.e. right after a hard reset before installing third party apps)? If so then that should rule out software and firmware (ROM).
Fade to white issue: hardware problem IMO
Buttons stop working issue: looks like software IMO
Sleuth255 said:
Fade to white issue: hardware problem IMO
Buttons stop working issue: looks like software IMO
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I agree, the screen going white is similar to when I had my O2 XDA EXEC (HTC Universal) in which whenever I moved the lcd into the mini laptop mode the screen would fade to pure white. When I sent it into PPC Tech they notified me saying in which the lcd cable was damaged itself. Im not sure if thats the case with you necesarily, since it seems the screen goes back to normal after powering the device to standby and back.
The keys are most likely software/rom issues. Perhaps maybe you should reflash to a recent rom and see what happens. Although if that doesnt work I suggest you send in for replacement or warranty. I neeever in the 6 months I had my phone did I ever have problems like the one you've listed.
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I just realized I saw that you tried multiple roms, if thats the case I realllly believe you have a defective phone. It does happen that one in a hundred tend to go bad..
Had similar occurance when mine had gotten damp.
fading screen and hardware buttons
Hi,
I've reported some time ago these issues, they started with LVSW Edition (2007-03-20) and after that Pro - BLACK 2.0, 2.5, 3.0 and still with 3.01.
I don't think is hardware related. i happens in random way. No specific apps or time or connection.
I've had similar issues with the buttons not working on my 8525. It seems to have to do with changing in and out of landscape mode. For example, I'll always have problems if I reset the phone and leave it in landscape mode and I always have to push the keyboard in and pull it back out to get everything working right.
If the buttons DO work, they are usually wrong, like up and down will instead move left to right. Again, pushing in and pulling out the keyboard fixes it for me. I recently upgraded to a new ROM and couldn't say if the problem persists or not.
As for the white screen issue - I'd say it's FUBAR'd.
hay from today morning my htc touch shows a white screen and a crack on the bottom corner of the screen.i am sure that it dint fell down.
then what may be the problem?
anyone knows pls tell me...
white screen?
When you turn on your phone, there is no smart mobility.
Crack?
Is that an LCD problem?
i have the same problem with the WHITE SCREEN. bought my ELF 3450 second hand over the net. i am from the Philippines by the way and HTC units are not yet very common here and also the parts/accessories. it worked fine for about 3 months with minor problems such as Auto-Restart/Auto Power On/OFf which was solved using the "plastic on the OMAP chip method" - tnx for the forum for the info by the way and charging problems which was also solved by buying me a aftermarket charger. but recently the problem of AUTO OFF occurred again until it did not work at all. so, i tried to check the Plastic over my chip but to no avail the fone was dead. so, i decided to head to one of our local cellphone repair shops and have my OMAP heated thinking that maybe there are just contact points inside who became loose. when we tried to power on it was good for a few minutes then i noticed the screen went darker and darker and then it was all WHITE. we restarted it but it's just WHITE. tried to send messages and call it but there is no response from the fone. i'm afraid i toast it bad or may be it's just the LCD who got toasted, i am clueless.
CAN SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP ME WITHMY PROBLEM. CAN I GIVE LIFE BACK TO MY ELF? WHAT'S THE CHEAPEST & BEST SOLUTION TO THIS? THANX ...
Generally white screen problem are caused by defects in flex connecting the LCD to the mainboard or the connector itself. Try to disconnect and reconnect the LCD, if doesn't work - replace the LCD.
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i have the same problem with the WHITE SCREEN. bought my ELF 3450 second hand over the net. i am from the Philippines by the way and HTC units are not yet very common here and also the parts/accessories. it worked fine for about 3 months with minor problems such as Auto-Restart/Auto Power On/OFf which was solved using the "plastic on the OMAP chip method" - tnx for the forum for the info by the way and charging problems which was also solved by buying me a aftermarket charger. but recently the problem of AUTO OFF occurred again until it did not work at all. so, i tried to check the Plastic over my chip but to no avail the fone was dead. so, i decided to head to one of our local cellphone repair shops and have my OMAP heated thinking that maybe there are just contact points inside who became loose. when we tried to power on it was good for a few minutes then i noticed the screen went darker and darker and then it was all WHITE. we restarted it but it's just WHITE. tried to send messages and call it but there is no response from the fone. i'm afraid i toast it bad or may be it's just the LCD who got toasted, i am clueless.
CAN SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP ME WITHMY PROBLEM. CAN I GIVE LIFE BACK TO MY ELF? WHAT'S THE CHEAPEST & BEST SOLUTION TO THIS? THANX ...
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You warmed the OMAP? Interesting....
This problem sounds really complicated.
And im quite surprised of your 'warming' method.
I've had the exact same problem combined with the fact that my touch was resetting constantly. I was about a minute away from throwing it out of the window when I tried the plastic-piece-on-omap processor-technique described in one of the threads here. It solved the rebooting problem, but not the white screen issue. After a very frustrating couple of days where the screen started to blink and shake and then eventually turned to white alltogether, I lowered my brightness to the second stop from start, and since then I haven't experienced the white screen anymore. I believe it is heatrelated.
Whilst not being a full solution to the problem, at least it renders the phone usable.
Hope this helps anyone.
Heating the device very seldomly solves anything, but causes more problems that you originally started with.
iam using htc touch (p 3450) for nearly 18 months . (bought & using it in india ) my hand set fell two times in water and about 15 times fell on the floor (from shirt pocket) . still its working fine .
and iam using "opera mini " for browsing the internet . for some sites iam using "opera mobile " . when iam on opera mini , continueously for long ours , suddenly it turns white . never come to normal screen unless restarted . but it happens sometimes , may be because of memory or heating up of some H/W .
Hi hotchamo,
my htc touch elf hat a similary issue, and my father just "wringed" it gently until the white screen disappeared. You should try it carefully, since it may help and it won't harm. Just take in in both hands and turn them in the opposite direction, so that the case gets slightly twisted.
If that doesn't help you should open it and check the LCD flat cable connector...
Best regards,
scheutak
Again - flex connector problem. 'Wringing' it gently will eventually result in your LCD cracking, by all means - go for it, it will solve your white screen problem. Permanently.
Hello,
I have my Galaxy tab 10.1 for 3 or 4 months now, and since yesterday the screen started to flicker. I noticed that if I turn the screen off for like 10 minutes and then turn it on again, the flicker disappear, but starts again after 5 mins of use. Seems that the most the screen remains "on", the worst the flicker gets..
Anyone had this issue? Know a soloution or I will have to return it?
Thanks!
Definitely a hardware problem. Send it in for service.
mine had similar problem, a visit to Samsung service center and confirmed by the technician it is a hardware damage.
What is the problem ?
My tablet swtiches on just fine . After around 5 minutes , the display becomes fuzzy garbled shaky , like some interference is happening . Looks like the problem is hardware ( as I tried reset / ice cream etc ... ). I think its something about the heat sink or some kind of CCFL problem.
Will this require replacement of the LCD Panel / Display ? I am worried if the Samsung dealers would actually find the exact cause and replace accordingly ?
I dont have a warranty so if it involves a LCD replacement , then I will have to shell as much as a half a tablet . Also if they need to give a guarantee if they fix something ... I read about a person who had the same problem .... and the issue reappared after fixing it from Samsung centers in India.
If you're on a custom ROM, then it's just the ROM, your tablet is safe.
I had the same issue today with my tab. Other symptoms were that some programs were fine, my RAM was maxing out as I watched, and Tibu said I had 8Kb of system ROM free (i.e. it was filled completely).
I killed a few system apps, deleted, wiped cache and dalvik cache, and rebooted. Fingers crossed, but working now for a few hours.
Spoke too soon. The flickering came back. It flickers for some apps, not for others. And I get a perfect screen in portrait orientation, but problems in landscape. I think I'm going to wipe and start over. That way, with a clean stock, I can tell whether the problem is hardware or software.
Service centers didnt take it in India
I went to Bangalore service center but they were reluctant to offer any support.
I will try another service center though .
The problem is hardware as I tried ICE cream and stock rom both ... having the same problem .
I dont know what to do ? What can be reason for the screen to become fuzzy and unclear after 5-10 minutes ? Something to do with the heat ?
Mu hunch is 1) Something is getting over heat and causing the LCD panel some problem .
2) LCD Panel is getting heated too fast . CCFL ? I dont know what to look for .
Any advices ?
I've managed to stop the flickering display.
1) Toss the AP widget in the trash
2) Toss the AccuWeather widget in the trash
3) Get rid of the default Samsung apps & widgets
4) Set the task killer to kill them any time they start
5) Change the wall paper to something lower res
It is a hardware issue
Samsng allowed extended warrarny period and asked me to ship the produt back to the US . So I am going to do that now .
Hello,
My Gtab 10.1 just started doing this a week ago. I have been using a custom ICS rom (task 650) since I purchased it, and I had no problem with it until last week. It does exactly what you guys are saying:
- it works fine for the first 10 minutes, then starts flickering
- the more you keep it on, the worse it gets
- it works ok in portrait mode (most of the time with little flickering from time to time)
- it works fine for some programs, and flickers like hell in others.
I tried the following without any luck
- cool it down (put something freezing on its back)
- shake it
- installed several custom and stock roms (although I didn't find the exact stock rom for my model --> p7510MA as written on its back).
I have no warranty and I need to know if any one managed to know what the problem is... may be I can buy a replacement part from ebay and save some bucks.
Hello all.
First of all, sorry for my English. After few years of good perfomance, the LG G2 D802 with stock mod started to perfom slowly like a film in slow motion, e.g.. it takes a second to show each character in the screen that i am writing now. In addition, when the display turns locked it is impossible to unlock it without reseting the device.
I tried with a hard reset but the problem didn't solved. The superuser android test for the proximity sensor passed ok (I think). Have you seen this before? Can anybody help me with this?.
Edit. The poperty high temperature off enabled maybe let it run a bit faster but still with long delay. A few times the device starts to work as fast as it was new but this situation is for a little while, an incoming call or similar returns the device to the "lag" mode.
It is amazing, now the phone runs like the first time, seems unbelievable it runs better than ever, after battery charge but I havent done anything special ... So at this point it is a hardware or a software issue?
Android version: 4.4.2.
Kernel: 3.4.0
Soft. D80220h-EUR-XX
Conpilation KOT49I.D80220h
UPDATE: Problem returns as I expected. So I have open the cover and check connections, all seems ok but I left a small piece of paper above the proximity sensor just in case, it dint work.
Ocasionally the screen performs a kind of flickering, e.g for a few seconds I can see the top half of the screen just in the bottom half of the screen... any idea for next step? nobody is using LG G2?.
UPDATE : I have Flashed stock rom lollypop 5.0.2. And it seems that now the unlock problem is solved, but the lag remains,it is crazy, two seconds from push letter until it appears on the screen...
Maybe it seems a hardware issue, now I am considering this steps:
1) Flash kk again 4.4.2 and hard reset. Just in case, but no hope that it works.
2) if it is a hardware issue, it can be a problem with flex cable or display or digitizer or proximity sensor or motherboard or other I don't know or a mix.
3) Hit the mobile against the wall
At this point, Did anybody deal with something similar?