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Bottom touch button sensitivity

It seems the bottom buttons sometimes don't respond to touch. It takes a few taps to wake them up. Anyone else notice this?

yes i have, but mostly the home button... but once all of them are lit, the sensitivity goes up for some reason

coolguy949 said:
It seems the bottom buttons sometimes don't respond to touch. It takes a few taps to wake them up. Anyone else notice this?
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For me they work great, a nice change from the N1.

I noticed as well at tmobile checking it out.. buttons are like the n1. Got to hit it perfectly

temperbad said:
I noticed as well at tmobile checking it out.. buttons are like the n1. Got to hit it perfectly
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Mine is way way better than the N1

I wish the lights would stay on
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iceshinobi said:
I wish the lights would stay on
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they dont? even in dark? thats not cool but, not a deal breaker at all..

temperbad said:
they dont? even in dark? thats not cool but, not a deal breaker at all..
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They don't but probably may get fixed with an update.
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The buttons seem WAY better than on the N1.... I have yet to have to try and press a button twice.

iceshinobi said:
They don't but probably may get fixed with an update.
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No they do not. I wish they would stay on as long as the screen stays on. On the Samsung Fascinate for Verizon, they button DO stay on, so I believe this will or could come in a future update.
As for the sensitivity, I think they work great. I haven't used an N1, but on the N1 all the reviewers complained about the buttons, and with this phone, no reviewer has complained about the buttons so far, so I bet they are better. As for me, I have no complaints with them either.

coolguy949 said:
It seems the bottom buttons sometimes don't respond to touch. It takes a few taps to wake them up. Anyone else notice this?
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Huh, I was gonna say mine are too sensitive, as I can hover over them and they go off without touching them. Then again, in the winter time static electricty always finds a way to knock my on my butt all the time. I should prolly stay indoors during lightning storms.

hopefully there is an update or tweak to keep these buttons powered on as long as the screen is on!

[CLOSED/G2] Engadget: G2 Preview

http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/t-mobile-g2-preview/
Looks good.

one thing I noticed is that when the keyboard pops up, its not swype. I thought it was supposed to come with swype? maybe it does but you have to enable it? but if they advertise it as coming with swype, you'd think that would be the default keyboard. not that it matters to me since I'll install it either way.

The pictures are awesome, this phone is gonna rock. Come on kick ass multitouch controller.

Damn finally there's a preview out there. I've been checking cnet and the link you provided every damn day. This is about to own it up.
Thanks for providing the link.

j.books said:
one thing I noticed is that when the keyboard pops up, its not swype. I thought it was supposed to come with swype? maybe it does but you have to enable it? but if they advertise it as coming with swype, you'd think that would be the default keyboard. not that it matters to me since I'll install it either way.
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It has swype don't worry.

Looks great. Its the nexus one lil brother thats learn all his tricks
But one thing i dont like and i said it before is the placement of the micro usb. How will you make phone cars while its on the charger? Its right there were your hand will go.
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Does the keyboard not ligth up? Whats with that? and
any see what i dont? The with google logo and the G2 logo?
You think its just the test models or will they all be like that?

xile6 said:
Does the keyboard not ligth up? Whats with that? and
any see what i dont? The with google logo and the G2 logo?
You think its just the test models or will they all be like that?
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was flipping through screen shots and their a htc logo at boot. looks like no google and g2 logo. backlit keys would be awesome as well as trackpad notifications.

That was a prototype model, you can see the engraved serial number on the front of the device.

Tight photos but still no indication that it will go into landscape mode w/o sliding up the screen to reveal the keyboard?
If anyone knows. Holla at me.

TheManCityLife said:
Tight photos but still no indication that it will go into landscape mode w/o sliding up the screen to reveal the keyboard?
If anyone knows. Holla at me.
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I believe all android phone have the auto rotate. Its just a setting. So we shouldn't have a problem with that the g1 does it
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That setting was found in the Spare Parts app for the G1.
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xile6 said:
I believe all android phone have the auto rotate. Its just a setting. So we shouldn't have a problem with that the g1 does it
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Really? Cool! Thanks man. This phone is going to: A) Get me massive chicks B) Own. C) Fix my credit score (Don't ask how, but it will)

TheManCityLife said:
Really? Cool! Thanks man. This phone is going to: A) Get me massive chicks B) Own. C) Fix my credit score (Don't ask how, but it will)
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Android cured my herpes, so I think your credit score will be a piece of cake.

TheManCityLife said:
Really? Cool! Thanks man. This phone is going to: A) Get me massive chicks B) Own. C) Fix my credit score (Don't ask how, but it will)
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Ewww, youre into massive chicks?
Kidding. Anyways, this is awesome. Im a little obsessed, so Im always reloading the page everyday for updates. Looks like the device im looking for.

xile6 said:
Looks great. Its the nexus one lil brother thats learn all his tricks
But one thing i dont like and i said it before is the placement of the micro usb. How will you make phone cars while its on the charger? Its right there were your hand will go.
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Does the keyboard not ligth up? Whats with that? and
any see what i dont? The with google logo and the G2 logo?
You think its just the test models or will they all be like that?
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yeah the keyboard lights up. it has a light sensor for the keyboard lights. plus a proximity sensor... darkens the phones screen when you put the phone to your face for a call to save battery. the lcd backlight is also sensor based so it will auto adjust for you too. Those are all features on newer htc models. they come in handy on my mytouch slide. of course, you can turn them off too exept the keyboard light. that one is automatic no matter what. you can hold your hand over the sensor though, lol, but that is never needed. the sensors are EXTREMELY accurate.

Wish it was getting the noise-canceling mic like the N1. Came in handy while driving.

I wont miss the noise-cancelling mic on the N1.
Whenever people have a hard time hearing me while on a call, I usually have to cover the extra mic with my finger. That improves the sound quality on the other end every time. It never worked right for me...
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down8 said:
That setting was found in the Spare Parts app for the G1.
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spare parts was only in custom ROMs if I'm not mistaken. the spare parts app provided the extra setting of allowing you to keep your home screen in portrait while auto-rotating otherwise. auto-rotate is a standard feature in android

seancneal said:
I wont miss the noise-cancelling mic on the N1.
Whenever people have a hard time hearing me while on a call, I usually have to cover the extra mic with my finger. That improves the sound quality on the other end every time. It never worked right for me...
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Are we sure that the phone has no "Noise-Cancel" mic on it? In the video provided by Engadget it looked like it did?

I'm sure now. Holding the G2 and no signs of another mic hole anywhere.
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[Q] Droid X orientation

so... ya... my phone's orientation's not working right now.
so when i use navi, it's still in port. mode rather than land. mode
i have rooted dx 2.2 and it's just not working since this monday.
somebody help me out please!

That's funny you mention that. I noticed that my X is VERY sensitive and will flip to landscape if I slightly move.

Check to see that your settings are right.
settings>display>auto-rotate screen. Check this and you'll rotate, unless your phone is broken.

EtherBoo said:
That's funny you mention that. I noticed that my X is VERY sensitive and will flip to landscape if I slightly move.
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it's funny YOU mention that because I was debating asking xda if anyone knew a way to fix it from being so sensitive or possibly set it to only rotate on specific apps.

mikeyscislo said:
it's funny YOU mention that because I was debating asking xda if anyone knew a way to fix it from being so sensitive or possibly set it to only rotate on specific apps.
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mind = blown....

EtherBoo said:
That's funny you mention that. I noticed that my X is VERY sensitive and will flip to landscape if I slightly move.
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I can't confirm this works. I've done it with my phone and I can't say there is a difference but mine don't flips to landscape that easy but I did notice since the 2.2 OTA update it does change much easier than before. Anyway try to recalibrate the compass and see if that doesn't help your issue. Settings/location & Security
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Very weird problem with keyboards

is anyone else having this problem:
I am currently using smart keyboard pro but this is happening with all the keyboards ive tried.. but SOMETIMES when i hit keys with my right thumb they wont register nothing happens i touch the same letter with my left thumb they work... i know this sounds rediculous but it is a consistant problem i am not sure what would cause this if it is a defect with my device(if so that sux) very confused has any one else experienced this with the atrix or even possibly any other device..

You have connection with one thumb but not the other? Weell since these screens aren't self aware or can't discern between anything that carries charge.... I think your thumbs are the problem.
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FLAC Vest said:
You have connection with one thumb but not the other? Weell since these screens aren't self aware or can't discern between anything that carries charge.... I think your thumbs are the problem.
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WELL.. thanks for the reply and keep in mind i did say it was a rediculeous problem but none the less it is still a problem..... any help info or insights are appreciated thanks

robwscott83 said:
is anyone else having this problem:
I am currently using smart keyboard pro but this is happening with all the keyboards ive tried.. but SOMETIMES when i hit keys with my right thumb they wont register nothing happens i touch the same letter with my left thumb they work... i know this sounds rediculous but it is a consistant problem i am not sure what would cause this if it is a defect with my device(if so that sux) very confused has any one else experienced this with the atrix or even possibly any other device..
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Have you tried looking into the way you are holding it? Sometimes the base of your thumb, or palm, might make contact with the area around the capacitive buttons which renders your thumb input unresponsive.
"You're holding it wrong" ...... sound familiar?

live4nyy said:
Have you tried looking into the way you are holding it? Sometimes the base of your thumb, or palm, might make contact with the area around the capacitive buttons which renders your thumb input unresponsive.
"You're holding it wrong" ...... sound familiar?
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HAAA yes sounds VERY familiar but i would expect that from an apple product not android

robwscott83 said:
HAAA yes sounds VERY familiar but i would expect that from an apple product not android
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Well, in Apple's case it's a hardware issue, whereas in your case it might be user error.

live4nyy said:
Well, in Apple's case it's a hardware issue, whereas in your case it might be user error.
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Yes I suppose this could be Tru I will pay more attention and I will report back thanks

robwscott83 said:
Yes I suppose this could be Tru I will pay more attention and I will report back thanks
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It's a double-edged sword with the Atrix. It has a really responsive screen but that also translates into really sensitive. I actually changed the case I was using to accommodate this problem because I have big hands. I was using the Incipio Feather case but kept hitting the bottom of the screen with my hand so I switched to an Otterbox which keeps the base of my thumbs from touching.

live4nyy said:
Have you tried looking into the way you are holding it? Sometimes the base of your thumb, or palm, might make contact with the area around the capacitive buttons which renders your thumb input unresponsive.
"You're holding it wrong" ...... sound familiar?
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On a more serious note I actually think this might be the case, although I doubt you could use your thumbs any differently when typing or whatever than any of us could.
When I have my nexus one on a table, I can't hit any capacitive buttons to save my life with my index finger. Because the glass is somewhat thick and the button press registers to the top (near the black line where the screen starts) I have to hold the phone to get it to work.
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FLAC Vest said:
On a more serious note I actually think this might be the case, although I doubt you could use your thumbs any differently when typing or whatever than any of us could.
When I have my nexus one on a table, I can't hit any capacitive buttons to save my life with my index finger. Because the glass is somewhat thick and the button press registers to the top (near the black line where the screen starts) I have to hold the phone to get it to work.
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The issue you're having with the N1 has been ongoing for about a year now. I had the same problem with both N1s that I had and was supposed to be remedied through a "software fix". I think it was finally blamed on hardware/manufacturing, but don't hold my word to it.
Plus, I was being serious. You don't have to hold it upside down or anything. I just used a little more "arc" with my thumbs but I decided to go with a different case to make it easier.

If only HTC would place that power button on the side...

... they would have made way, way more profit
No seriously, HTC One, fantastic device, everything is amazing, but again that power button on the top. Why? :crying: :crying: :crying:
I'm seriously having a first world crisis here.

Most of the custom Roms here allow for the volume buttons to wake up the phone. It's saving my finger stretching so much.

MillyMoo106 said:
Most of the custom Roms here allow for the volume buttons to wake up the phone. It's saving my finger stretching so much.
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Holy crap, seriously? So a simple button remap should work? Anyone any idea how the button map files should be modified to make this work.. (Long time out of the low level customization business )

I like the button placement on the top left. Last year on the One X is was on the right side... That was a bit hard to reach.
They included the IR Blaster in the Power Button. That could be a reason why its on the top.

shox22 said:
I like the button placement on the top left. Last year on the One X is was on the right side... That was a bit hard to reach.
They included the IR Blaster in the Power Button. That could be a reason why its on the top.
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Ah, the HTC One X had the button placed on the side! Revolutionary for HTC. So they saw their profit drop and thought.... hey.. ****, you know what, it must have been that button. Stop the press! The button needs to go back to the top like we always did LoL

appelflap said:
... they would have made way, way more profit
No seriously, HTC One, fantastic device, everything is amazing, but again that power button on the top. Why? :crying: :crying: :crying:
I'm seriously having a first world crisis here.
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The home button is also an IR blaster so it couldn't be on the side.

NextNexus said:
The home button is also an IR blaster so it couldn't be on the side.
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It could be, but you'd have a landscape remote. Power button placement should take precedence over a gimmicky feature most people won't use. I don't speak for everyone, but even as a geeky person, I'd rather reach for the remote than pull my phone out of my pocket, unlock it, and launch a remote control app to do the same thing.

Product F(RED) said:
It could be, but you'd have a landscape remote. Power button placement should take precedence over a gimmicky feature most people won't use. I don't speak for everyone, but even as a geeky person, I'd rather reach for the remote than pull my phone out of my pocket, unlock it, and launch a remote control app to do the same thing.
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Seriously? I've been wishing they'd do this for years. It's a universal (programmable) remote too so I can do my TV, Stereo (which I actually use a lot) and Roku box. It's a great feature.
Plus, if I'm sitting down, especially on a couch, I usually have already pulled my phone out of my pocket.

Product F(RED) said:
It could be, but you'd have a landscape remote. Power button placement should take precedence over a gimmicky feature most people won't use. I don't speak for everyone, but even as a geeky person, I'd rather reach for the remote than pull my phone out of my pocket, unlock it, and launch a remote control app to do the same thing.
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A little reading goes a long way... With the tv app running the screen auto wakes on movement.
To the op. There is already a thread about this. We really needed another one. :banghead:
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I wonder if the issue is really just hypothetical, as in the people who object don't have their One yet. I guess I'm lucky cause I had a Nokia and an iPhone before this so I've had the button on the top for several years. I'm concerned too about how tall the phone is but I have a case already and it isn't a problem to shift the phone slightly to get my finger up there (I have small hands).
That, the battery and the MicroSD card are non issues for me, but then I might be in the minority too. I've never been more excited to own or impressed with the design of a phone. In fact it's a little embarrassing how hard it is to wait two weeks.

appelflap said:
Ah, the HTC One X had the button placed on the side! Revolutionary for HTC. So they saw their profit drop and thought.... hey.. ****, you know what, it must have been that button. Stop the press! The button needs to go back to the top like we always did LoL
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It was still on the top in the one x, just the right side of the top compared to the left now. (it's always been top right iirc for htc and iphones) minus maybe small exception. I think right top is better for right handers... But as htc knows... Most people are left handed... /sarcasm this must be why they chose the left side now.
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lorddart said:
It was still on the top in the one x, just the right side of the top compared to the left now. (it's always been top right iirc for htc and iphones) minus maybe small exception. I think right top is better for right handers... But as htc knows... Most people are left handed... /sarcasm this must be why they chose the left side now.
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Actually, top left is better for right-handers because it allows you to fully stretch your finger, rather than cramping it in an awkward position if it's on the top right. But personally, if there was no IR Blaster, I would prefer it on the right side of the phone because it's so much easier and more natural to hit it with your thumb, with the way you hold a phone.

anit77 said:
A little reading goes a long way... With the tv app running the screen auto wakes on movement.
To the op. There is already a thread about this. We really needed another one. :banghead:
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We need a lot of these threads. All over the internet, these threads. Can't have enough of them.

lorddart said:
It was still on the top in the one x, just the right side of the top compared to the left now. (it's always been top right iirc for htc and iphones) minus maybe small exception. I think right top is better for right handers... But as htc knows... Most people are left handed... /sarcasm this must be why they chose the left side now.
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Oh.. they didn't. Nevertheless, always a major reason why I didn't want a HTC.
Anyway, let's do some button remap magic .. yay.

Product F(RED) said:
Actually, top left is better for right-handers because it allows you to fully stretch your finger, rather than cramping it in an awkward position if it's on the top right. But personally, if there was no IR Blaster, I would prefer it on the right side of the phone because it's so much easier and more natural to hit it with your thumb, with the way you hold a phone.
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Yeah, that depends I guess on individual. Having owned htc phones and an ipod, and being right handed I prefer it be on the right side... So probably more about hand size. I've tried to hit the top left of my current phone as if it was the htc one to see the comfort... Doesn't work for me
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Oh crap, no S-OFF yet, so no way to set a WAKE parameter for the volume buttons yet.
Is there a known workaround yet for enabling the volume buttons to wake up the device (don't want to flash a rom yet)?

appelflap said:
Oh crap, no S-OFF yet, so no way to set a WAKE parameter for the volume buttons yet.
Is there a known workaround yet for enabling the volume buttons to wake up the device (don't want to flash a rom yet)?
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You dont need soff for button remap

I have galaxy tab 2 , always hitting power button when trying to hit volume up , most stupid thing ever , power button should be on top
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shox22 said:
You dont need soff for button remap
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Really? Okay great... Pretty long time ago that I have played with HTC devices. But anyway, this is the problem. I have root, can modify files in the system directory. But all those changes are undone when rebooting the devices, i.e. the changes are not permanent. Because the keymap files are loaded when booting the device there's really no way to change anything.
Anyone? Non permanent write access ?

Product F(RED) said:
It could be, but you'd have a landscape remote. Power button placement should take precedence over a gimmicky feature most people won't use. I don't speak for everyone, but even as a geeky person, I'd rather reach for the remote than pull my phone out of my pocket, unlock it, and launch a remote control app to do the same thing.
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That's exactly what I thought but when I actually tried it I got the coolest feeling ever it's gimmicky but no joke it's funnier than most apps I've ever used. Either that or I am easily amused plus I have my phone out when I watch tv anyway so it comes in quite handy
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