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Hi, everyone. I think this is my first post to the forum, been a member for a while. I got the white EVO and battery life suxed, but I got it fixed now after rooting my device and using SetCPU + other tweaks in the forum.
I guess I should have noticed the issue when I saw BB give me a bent box. Anyways, there is a gap that looks like it is starting to grow, but I haven't confirm this. Take a look at what I talking about. The defect is between the black and white plastic pieces.
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{Link broken due to my newbie status}
Yeah it kinda bothers me, has a clicking noise if you squeeze the back, but not always; thought this was normal, lol. Yeah if I run my finger on it it does expand and I can see it moving like a clam with a small mouth. I am just curious if this is going to get bigger or if this is normal. Also, has anyone exchanged a phone for this or similar defects.
Thanks,
Definitely exchange it
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Yup, I'd go exchange it, especially since the box was already bent. Though the real issue may be that the Apple device shown in your picture tried to kill your phone while you slept.
I am going to return it tomorrow. How do I un-root it? I did'nt flash it to install custom roms, I just rooted it. Is their a way to un-root it?
ikkysleepy said:
I am going to return it tomorrow. How do I un-root it? I did'nt flash it to install custom roms, I just rooted it. Is their a way to un-root it?
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shouldn't matter. rooting your phone didn't cause the plastic to separate. I wouldn't even bother honestly.
** UPDATE ** FFC works on the Vibrant!!
LINK: general i9000 disassembly instructions/video here. The camera is popped out at 2:59.
Over on the Vibrant forum here we're working on getting an FFC mod. Hardware _seems_ to be settled, with a cheap source for an i9000 cam here that has both the RFC and FFC, with the RFC working after the mod. No telling if the FFC will ever work yet.
But I noticed today when at Best Buy the Fascinate has a flash. Has anyone taken a Fascinate apart to see if the flash is connected to the RFC? There are pics in the Vibrant thread showing part of the PCB just below the RFC. Not sure where the Fascinate flash sits.
Pics would be great if anyone is willing to do a quick disassembly. This is one of the easiest phone pop-aparts I've ever had.
Thanks.
funny I was just reading that forum... Seems like a pretty slick idea and would be great if it worked with the Fascinate. Another point to consider, if anyone IS willing to start disassembling their Fascinate and puts some pics up, is that if the LED flash is NOT connect to the RFC then the fine folks here on XDA may just figure out how to give the i9000, Vibrant, Captivate and Epic a Flash of their own...
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I decided to take the plunge in starting this and it looks to be pretty much the same process as the i9000 for removing the back plastic covering but after getting the screws out (I have a couple of screws loose, myself) and tinkering with the darned plastic for 20 minutes I've given up for the night. I managed to add a few cosmetic markings to my phone that will slowly give it character... I need to figure out a better tool for this.
We still need a booting kernal
I know you all in the Fascinate camp are behind us in the Vibrant camp, but we were in your shoes just a month or two ago. Things move fast.
I may get a cousin a Fascinate, and an FFC would seal it.
I don't know about this. I have a hunch this may only work on the vibrant since the bodies of both the i9000 and the vibrant are almost exactly the same. I hope I'm wrong though cause a FFC would be awesome! xD
If anyone could try this out it would be great..
I will give a try tomorrow and post pics after I get home from school. Wish me luck
The Captivate chassis is different and will not accept this simple drop in mod. But we need a Fascinate volunteer to do this to see.
This would be a nice upgrade.....
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ytj87 said:
The Captivate chassis is different and will not accept this simple drop in mod. But we need a Fascinate volunteer to do this to see.
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Im about to go ahead with opening my phone. Any tips for me before i do?
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Im about to go ahead with opening my phone. Any tips for me before i do?
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I've opened it before, it's almost exactly the same as opening the international version. I would recommend never using metal tools (like a screw driver) to pop the plastic...literally all I did was unscrew all of the screws on the back, then ran a fingernail on the side of the phone between the front side [with the screen] and the silver/fake chrome which runs all the way around the phone (there's a crease there and the plastic inside backing and the front are held together with clips).
It should come apart fairly easily. I did not get any farther than that, because I was just looking at the volume rocker; but, the chips and things could just be unplugged and pulled up.
What is this then...???
So I am confused, can anyone shed some light on this for me....
Looking at the front of my Fascinate, it looks as if there is definetly a camera in there. Did Verizon just not enable it and lock it down, or is there not one in there and I am seeing things?
I look at the spot just to the left of the speaker at the top and it looks just like a camera and maybe a flash for that camera?
Anyone want to tell me what it is that I am looking at?
Thanks,
Jacob
You are looking at the proximity censor which turns the screen off whenever you have something on top of it that covers light entry (like being on a call)
its not a camera.
And additionally, we do not have a hole specifically made for FFC, would we have to scratch one on the front to make the camera usable?
Right next to the earpiece you'll see an oval cutout that seems like it has a camera and flash....
jv
johnnyv5 said:
Right next to the earpiece you'll see an oval cutout that seems like it has a camera and flash....
jv
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As stated above that's just a proximity sensor and light sensor to the left of the speaker. The FFC (if you look at the i9000 or the epic) is to the right.
Any news on this? I have a Vibrant and my GF has a Fascinate.
Maybe I should hop on it as she somehow cracked the screen and we'll be taking it apart to fix that anyways.
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Any news on this?
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Sadly its a no go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8864552&postcount=35
What a blueballer... Is there anything else we can do? I really want a front facing camera on my cellular south showcase.
holy necro batman. and the answer is no...
what a shame.
I dont know if this has been mentioned before...Im sure it has. I have the dreaded dust under screen issue. Lots of it. Before anyone tries to go and blow their screens out with canned air. Don't. It doesnt work. You can try and take it to the Verizon store and talk to them about how this is a manufacturing defect, how does dust get under the screen. Long story short, they are sending me another phone...
I have gone through 2 Droid Eris's and this will be my second Droid 2. Im about tired of the defects that come with these phones. My wife has a Droid Incredible, and it has no issues whatsoever. I dont know what to do with this stuff. Thoughts are welcomed...thanks folks.
well when i had my eris i knew how to take it apart and reassemble it so i cleaned it out when that would happen but with the D2 i havent had that problem :\
I find it strange that the seal is bad. Oh well another one is on the way
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Well
Droid Eris=HTC
Droid 2=Motorola
So its not a specific manufacturer issue...its just a result of mass manufacturing products.
By the way I wanted to add to this topic that because of this topic the whole "dust under the screen" was in the back of my mind to the point where I had a dream and had a huge dust bunny under my screen LOL
I got the new one in today....turns out the screen on the left hand side of my original Droid 2 was actually pushed up to the side like it had been removed. It was not pushed down where the edge of the phone was the border. this might have been the cause of the issue.
The phone definitely boots up because the lights on the buttons flash on then turn off after some time. The keyboard also lights up. You can tell the backlight turns on on the screen, but there is no picture.
Anyone have any idea about what I should do? Thinking about trying to restore to a stock Tom somehow tonight. Then I'm thinking about looking for screen replacements.
I was curious if anyone has had this issue before.
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So I got the screen and switched the old one out for the new one. This one also only has the backlight turning on, but I noticed when I put a part back on, there was a little bump in the middle of the phone. Haven't had a chance to fix it, but I noticed it's a piece hitting this rubber piece that seems to "transport" the sound for the mic from the bottom of the phone to the actual microphone module within the phone.
Removed that rubber piece, and I'll try installing it later. I was getting some blue and red visible in the middle of the phone. Anyone know what's wrong?
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The phone definitely boots up because the lights on the buttons flash on then turn off after some time. The keyboard also lights up. You can tell the backlight turns on on the screen, but there is no picture.
Anyone have any idea about what I should do? Thinking about trying to restore to a stock Tom somehow tonight. Then I'm thinking about looking for screen replacements.
I was curious if anyone has had this issue before.
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ebay for the parts and look around for the link for repairs. I don't exactly remember the link, but it's in one of the "spring replacement" threads. Good luck
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ebay for the parts and look around for the link for repairs. I don't exactly remember the link, but it's in one of the "spring replacement" threads. Good luck
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How sure are you it's the LCD screen? Replacement screens cost more than what I bought the phone for...lol
it's mostly the physical connection to the screen.
and on your note about it costing more than what you bought the phone for... there are tons of parts on the phone that will cost more than 30bucks. not much you can do about that since you got it non fully functional.
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it's mostly the physical connection to the screen.
and on your note about it costing more than what you bought the phone for... there are tons of parts on the phone that will cost more than 30bucks. not much you can do about that since you got it non fully functional.
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Sorry to be a both, but what exactly is the physical connection? Do I find it by opening the phone up completely to the point where I replace the actual LCD?
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Sorry to be a both, but what exactly is the physical connection? Do I find it by opening the phone up completely to the point where I replace the actual LCD?
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Never had to do it myself, but there is a cable connecting the two parts of the phone. That is usually where this problem originates from. It's not easy to fix though if your not familiar with fixing electronics from what i have seen.
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Never had to do it myself, but there is a cable connecting the two parts of the phone. That is usually where this problem originates from. It's not easy to fix though if your not familiar with fixing electronics from what i have seen.
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I've taken apart my laptop completely and put it back together before. Completely as in taking the lcd off and different chips and wireless modules and stuff. I think it may be something I can handle. I'm going to take a look at it now. Restoring wont do me any good because not even the boot screen shows up.
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Sorry to be a both, but what exactly is the physical connection? Do I find it by opening the phone up completely to the point where I replace the actual LCD?
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It's pretty much a ribbon cable that feeds data to display and stuff. When you buy a spare screen, it usually comes with a connector
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It's pretty much a ribbon cable that feeds data to display and stuff. When you buy a spare screen, it usually comes with a connector
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So I completely tore apart the phone, got to the point where if I had another LCD screen, I could have easily switched it out. But I don't, so I just put it all back together. I really hope this new LCD will fix the issue. I really hope it's not some other motherboard issue. If all else fails, it goes up on eBay for $70-$100 as is for the phone. If I fix it, I just got myself a phone that goes for $200 used for only $57.
sure. goodluck with it. if you can do it then you're all set. good luck
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So I completely tore apart the phone, got to the point where if I had another LCD screen, I could have easily switched it out. But I don't, so I just put it all back together. I really hope this new LCD will fix the issue. I really hope it's not some other motherboard issue. If all else fails, it goes up on eBay for $70-$100 as is for the phone. If I fix it, I just got myself a phone that goes for $200 used for only $57.
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Only $57? That would make the lcd screen $27 if u really paid $30 for the phone, but you said the screen was more than what u paid for the phone...so now im confused.
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Got my fingers crossed for ya that your getting ur phone fixed over there
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Only $57? That would make the lcd screen $27 if u really paid $30 for the phone, but you said the screen was more than what u paid for the phone...so now im confused.
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Sorry. After some searching on eBay, I found some sellers selling it for a few dollars less than 30, e.g. 27.
But I decided to go with a seller who sold more than 200, who claims the screen is an OEM screen, and who is top rated. He sells his for $32. Which makes my phone $62 after all is said and done.
The housing has some scratches on the top and bottom though, which decreases the value a bit, but hey, if it works I'll probably keep it as a backup. Currently have the HD2, but I got a Vibrant with original box and accessories for $100, so I think I'm going to sell the HD2.
That was kinda off topic, sorry
LCD screen should be here by the 13th.
Updated OP
someone help =|
I don't own a G2 but I still think this could be a similar issue to what we get over here on the HTC Droid Incredible. First, what makes you believe its still a screen issue if it lit but just didn't throw picture? Usually thats the symptom of having the wrong recovery version for the device hardware version. Normally for us what happens is we will get somebody who is new and rooting for the first time and they'll end up flashing the wrong recovery or freak out because they don't realize the root process takes a little while and yank the cord. End result being exactly what you've explained above. Phone starts but no screen. So we end up having them do the ruu or a second option which we call a "blind install" where you drop whatever your p file(ours is PB31IMG.zip) so whatever it is for the G2 drop that on the SD and reboot to hboot and do the update process by simply knowing how long to wait between key presses and what keys to hit without useing the screen. Its a unique process and all very magical. Haven't lost a single Inc yet because of this issue.
Anyways bud just a thought...
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I don't own a G2 but I still think this could be a similar issue to what we get over here on the HTC Droid Incredible. First, what makes you believe its still a screen issue if it lit but just didn't throw picture? Usually thats the symptom of having the wrong recovery version for the device hardware version. Normally for us what happens is we will get somebody who is new and rooting for the first time and they'll end up flashing the wrong recovery or freak out because they don't realize the root process takes a little while and yank the cord. End result being exactly what you've explained above. Phone starts but no screen. So we end up having them do the ruu or a second option which we call a "blind install" where you drop whatever your p file(ours is PB31IMG.zip) so whatever it is for the G2 drop that on the SD and reboot to hboot and do the update process by simply knowing how long to wait between key presses and what keys to hit without useing the screen. Its a unique process and all very magical. Haven't lost a single Inc yet because of this issue.
Anyways bud just a thought...
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It doesn't seem to be a ROM issue.
Update 7/18: Sold the G2 on eBay and still made a good lump of money. I was very happy, until another G2 popped up with the same exact issue. Got it for a steal as well, and I tried the OEM screen I got from eBay, and it was still having issues, and it seems to cause the phone to overheat while charging. Definitely a defective screen and someones getting a great deal on a decent condition G2 because I already took the payment after I figured it was the screen I got.
I'm going to try to get a replacement from the guy that sold it to me on eBay, but I already left him positive feedback thinking it was the phone's fault.
Will update probably late July or early August when all of this gets sorted out.
TL;DR: bought 2nd g2 with same issue, turns out replacement screen didn't work in the 2nd g2, too late to not sell the first g2, getting another replacement screen to fix 2nd g2. First g2 was in better condition though =|
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET
Just installed the second screen that I ordered, and it works PERFECTLY. Phone is perfect nowwww yay. I can't use it right now though, previous owned put a lock pattern on the phone...
Wipe the system and the data and start over.
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Gratz now a factory wipe and root with a new rom will make it run sweet.
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I noticed tonight that my touchscreen stops working when I slide the keyboard all the way out. It looks like when you slide it, when it gets about 1/2 way, the lights under the touch keys (home, search, etc) turn off, then 3/4 of the way out, they come back on, but you can't touch anything on the screen. No scrolling, no selecting, nothing. When you start to close it, the lights turn off 3/4 of the way open, then 1/2 the way open they turn on and the touch screen starts working again.
I've been watching videos on how to replace the digitizer and they look easy enough for me to do, but is it really the digitizer if it is working when the phone is closed? This sounds more like a loose cable, eight? Anyone else have this happen?
That does sound more like the flex cable
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CodeMonk said:
I noticed tonight that my touchscreen stops working when I slide the keyboard all the way out. It looks like when you slide it, when it gets about 1/2 way, the lights under the touch keys (home, search, etc) turn off, then 3/4 of the way out, they come back on, but you can't touch anything on the screen. No scrolling, no selecting, nothing. When you start to close it, the lights turn off 3/4 of the way open, then 1/2 the way open they turn on and the touch screen starts working again.
I've been watching videos on how to replace the digitizer and they look easy enough for me to do, but is it really the digitizer if it is working when the phone is closed? This sounds more like a loose cable, eight? Anyone else have this happen?
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Sounds like it's most likely the Flex Cable. Which is easy enough to change. They usually don't just come loose. Has been know to happen, but it's rare. You can repair it yourself, you just have to have the proper tools. If you do attempt it, be sure to take your time. You can pick the Flex Cable / Tool Kit up on Ebay, or Amazon fairly cheaply.
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Sounds like it's most likely the Flex Cable. Which is easy enough to change. They usually don't just come loose. Has been know to happen, but it's rare. You can repair it yourself, you just have to have the proper tools. If you do attempt it, be sure to take your time. You can pick the Flex Cable / Tool Kit up on Ebay, or Amazon fairly cheaply.
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I personally wouldnt touch it... I had a bad flex cable and brought it to sprint and they bricked my phone while changing it... If sprint can brick that easily changing a flex cable, imagine your odds...
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drob311 said:
I personally wouldnt touch it... I had a bad flex cable and brought it to sprint and they bricked my phone while changing it... If sprint can brick that easily changing a flex cable, imagine your odds...
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That's very true. There is a chance you can damage, or even "Brick" the device if you don't know what your doing. I've changed about about five already. The first one took forever, I was so nervous. But after about the third one it was all good . Same with the digitizers, first one is like Ahhh . After about the 10th one it's not that scary. No I do not damage my phone that often. Just know a lot of people who do. That also do not have TEP Insurance.
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Ok, in the immortal words of Eminem, "I'm not afraid." Or wasn't, at least. I took it apart tonight and yep, the flex cable is broken. Taking it apart made it worse and I've lost my earpiece. The good news is the touch screen works while the keyboard is slid out... But it doesn't with it in. lol
I did find some on ebay, but does anyone know of a place that sells the sliding mechanism? Mine is pretty sloppy and I'd like to fix that while I have it open to replace the cable.
Your best bet is going to be a damaged Shift. I don't know of any place that sells just the parts. But I would still hunt around on the net. Maybe check Amazon, or Craigslist.
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I mean nobody disrespect I am just as intrigued by taking things apart and just as satisfied with self repair as the next tech guy, but you don't even need to have TEP to get a shift with a broken flex cable replaced. This is a warranty issue. By no fault of yours, the phone is broken. Sprint replaces these without push back, I'm on my 3rd shift. Now that you've opened it though, you may be out of luck.
HTCotta said:
I mean nobody disrespect I am just as intrigued by taking things apart and just as satisfied with self repair as the next tech guy, but you don't even need to have TEP to get a shift with a broken flex cable replaced. This is a warranty issue. By no fault of yours, the phone is broken. Sprint replaces these without push back, I'm on my 3rd shift. Now that you've opened it though, you may be out of luck.
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You can always tell them you took it to a third party store to get looked at.
It was out of warranty. I already tried the warranty route.
Anyway, got the cable today, put it in and the jawbone connector for the LCD is jacked up. It won't go all the way in no matter what you do. So I put the old one back in and now the touch screen is completely gone.
My wife called sprint while I was messing with it cause she wanted to see if there were any repair stores that had parts and they offered me an early upgrade. $105 bucks and I get up to a $150 discount as long as I re-up for 2 years. Since I'm pretty happy with Sprint, this is probably a win-win situation for me to do it, so I did.
Now I just have to decide... Moto Photo, Nexus 4g, or Samsung Galaxy 2. Any opinions?
*edit: I use CM7 on my shift and would like to continue to use CM7, I don't NEED CM9, but the option would be nice.
I have a shift for sale mint condition only 2 months old...
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Sorry, I already signed up for the upgrade. I just need to go pick one up.
Wait for the Galaxy Nexus, that's what I'm doing. The development is too awesome on nexus devices for me to stay away any longer. Even if the specs are already somewhat outdated, I just want one
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Wait for the Galaxy Nexus, that's what I'm doing. The development is too awesome on nexus devices for me to stay away any longer. Even if the specs are already somewhat outdated, I just want one
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You will miss your Shift . Once the Shift has you, it will never let you go .
obe1kobe said:
I have a shift for sale mint condition only 2 months old...
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How much? ....
obe1kobe said:
I have a shift for sale mint condition only 2 months old...
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BOOOO! Try the marketplace on xda instead of advertising it here btw what's you next device? I'm trying to see if I should even bother staying with sprint now that LTE is on hold it seems like I might never get 4G speeds in my town.
Ok, didn't want to clutter things up and start a new thread so I'm gonna hijack this one. Hope thats ok.
I've been having troubles with my touch sceen the last few weeks and its very sporadic. So first issue it just simply stops responding all together. Like for instance i go to pull notification bar down and it stops part way down and i cant slide it up or down nor do the home back keys work. I have to hit power button to lock then hit power button and unlock then all is fine for awhile. And to be clear i dont have to power it off, just lock it. Another instance I'll be browsing the web and i go to scroll down it starts acting goofy. As if i got 2 fingers on the sceen trying too pinch to zoom when i clearly dont. Another silly thing happens where it acts like some one is remotely using my phone. For instance I unlock my phone and then it just hitting buttons. It's actually made a phone call for me before. Also happens when browsing or anything else.
I run miui build 112300 with sparks patch. I have ran this rom for a very long time so something tells me it aint the rom. I really dont remember what I've installed lately so don't know if an app would be causing this. Something tells me its a hardware issue but i was hoping to get some suggestions before flash something new or worse running the ruu to stock. Also, i dont think it would be the flex cable because it happens mostly without the keyboard out. Plus i rarely use my keyboard, although I'm using it right now.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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^^^ same thing happens to me. I think flashing the touchscreen firmware update would solve it but i haven't had time to try and fix it.
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Ok, didn't want to clutter things up and start a new thread so I'm gonna hijack this one. Hope thats ok.
I've been having troubles with my touch sceen the last few weeks and its very sporadic. So first issue it just simply stops responding all together. Like for instance i go to pull notification bar down and it stops part way down and i cant slide it up or down nor do the home back keys work. I have to hit power button to lock then hit power button and unlock then all is fine for awhile. And to be clear i dont have to power it off, just lock it. Another instance I'll be browsing the web and i go to scroll down it starts acting goofy. As if i got 2 fingers on the sceen trying too pinch to zoom when i clearly dont. Another silly thing happens where it acts like some one is remotely using my phone. For instance I unlock my phone and then it just hitting buttons. It's actually made a phone call for me before. Also happens when browsing or anything else.
I run miui build 112300 with sparks patch. I have ran this rom for a very long time so something tells me it aint the rom. I really dont remember what I've installed lately so don't know if an app would be causing this. Something tells me its a hardware issue but i was hoping to get some suggestions before flash something new or worse running the ruu to stock. Also, i dont think it would be the flex cable because it happens mostly without the keyboard out. Plus i rarely use my keyboard, although I'm using it right now. If not, time to take it to Sprint.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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The first thing you can try is the latest Radio and Touchscreen Firmware HERE. If that does not work and the screen is still acting strange I would RUU back to Stock Unrooted. See if that resolves the issue. If not it's time to take it back to Sprint.
OK, thanks for the suggestions. Just flashed the new firmware. Like I said it was very sporadic so time will tell. Hopefully this works cause it's been a long time since I rooted my phone and I'd hate to unroot it.
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