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Problem with Auto rotate

I just got my note and am having problems with auto rotate.
I ran the tests in *#0*#
It looks like they all passed fine
But sometimes mine rotates n it's own and when it rotates, it sticks in Horizontal.
I do not understand the calibration instructions for Horizontal and Gyroscope.
For instance, when it says place device on a level surface and press calibrate, does that mean just place it on it's back on a table? Also, after it is done calibrating, should the gyroscope "ball" on that page move when you move the device? Mine is always stationary.
On the horizontal calibration, how do you position the device before you hit the calibrate button? Should it be landscape or portrait?
IMO they don't explain these very well and it's confusing how to set this up.

Yes, just place it on a table or the floor. Not sure with the gyroscope since i don't have the Note yet, but i imagine the ball moves.
If this is a bug it's a software bug. All Desire HD owners including me had the auto rotate bug when it got released. These are bugs that's very common on freshly released Android devices, and it will get fixed.

BazookaAce said:
Yes, just place it on a table or the floor. Not sure with the gyroscope since i don't have the Note yet, but i imagine the ball moves.
If this is a bug it's a software bug. All Desire HD owners including me had the auto rotate bug when it got released. These are bugs that's very common on freshly released Android devices, and it will get fixed.
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Here's the question I have:
I only have 30 days for return if it's broken. Nobody else has complained about auto rotate yet and I would think that would come out pretty fast. I figured out mine had a problem 30 seconds out of the box.

Hi les_garten (another maemo/TMO refugee here!) - I've had my note for over a week, haven't seen any spontaneous rotations at all. I calibrated my gyro on day 1 though I think you don't ned to unless you are having problems. Once calibrated, the blue ball just sits in the centre of the circles, it doesn't move at all.

_pigro_ said:
Hi les_garten (another maemo/TMO refugee here!) - I've had my note for over a week, haven't seen any spontaneous rotations at all. I calibrated my gyro on day 1 though I think you don't ned to unless you are having problems. Once calibrated, the blue ball just sits in the centre of the circles, it doesn't move at all.
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Thanx for that info! Mine also rotates when I turn horizontal, then won't go back into portrait.
How do you do the Horizontal calibration. Do you stand it on it's edge in landscape mode?
I'll never give Nokia another Nickel! Great idea with dismal execution.

horizontal calibration just involves sitting it flat on a flat surface. After calibration the ball can be "rolled" across both axes - like I said above, for me at least the gyro calibration screen does not allow the ball to roll at all either before or after calibration (hope that's what's supposed to happen, I've never had a phone with a gyro before, I would have assumed the ball was meant to move in response to tilt/turn ....

_pigro_ said:
horizontal calibration just involves sitting it flat on a flat surface. After calibration the ball can be "rolled" across both axes - like I said above, for me at least the gyro calibration screen does not allow the ball to roll at all either before or after calibration (hope that's what's supposed to happen, I've never had a phone with a gyro before, I would have assumed the ball was meant to move in response to tilt/turn ....
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if you go into the dialer and dial *#0*#
then do sensors and run the Gyro tests and graph, it seems to be fine.
I have to keep auto rotate off.
It will rotate Landscape, but won't return to portrait.
It wil flip Landscape on one side and Landscapeon the other side, but won't do portrait, till auto rotate is turned off.
Anybody have any suggestions on how to fix this?
I guess I could whack it and start over, but that blows! That would at least tell me something I guess.
It's really irritating. And I would hate to keep it if it is broke.

I have the auto rotate bug also...you need to try many times before it will rotate... kind of embarrsing.. but I am sure it will be fixed first..but sometimes I wonder..if samsung have tired the phone at all before they ship it...such fundamental feature should work...without any problems

blackstar84 said:
I have the auto rotate bug also...you need to try many times before it will rotate... kind of embarrsing.. but I am sure it will be fixed first..but sometimes I wonder..if samsung have tired the phone at all before they ship it...such fundamental feature should work...without any problems
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For some strange reason this makes me feel better!

bug was solved in 2.3.6 ..works without problems now.

blackstar84 said:
bug was solved in 2.3.6 ..works without problems now.
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Thanx. I just did mine last night as well.
Very happy now!

i just got a galaxy note 3 weeks ago and it is running gingerbread 2.3.6
i have the same problem for the auto rotation problem, when i test the gyro and horizontal calibration, the ball doesnt move or move in a very laggy motion, when i lever my phone to a certain angle in all direction, the ball will not move in some area of the display. i had calibrated once before it has this problem, the ball move smoothly in any angle...now my message will auto rotate to landscape while i holding it in potrait...please help

I can't actually help fix anything - but if you enter *#0*# in the dialer and then select "sensor" from the LCD tests, then "image test" (under accelerometer sensor) you'll get a picture of a dog whichshould rotate between portrait & landscape as you rotate the phone, and there is an overlayed real time display of x and y axis angles as registered by the accelerometer.
This test should at least show whether the h/w is working or not.

Fix here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1592170
I can fix that.This is from galaxy S2 but i dont knows how for Note, i try and working for Note. But after install from CWM, i see Setting/Display/ Gyroscope calibrationand Horizontal calibration. It not working. I was very afraid and i flash new rom N7000ZSLPF---------4.0.3 http://hotfile.com/dl/156123968/e690f65/N7000ZSLPF_N7000OZSLPF_OZS.zip.html
And now Gyroscope not work but rotation is work good.
Sorry my English

auto rotat pro
dude plz helppp......................I have to keep auto rotate off.:crying::crying:
It will rotate Landscape, but won't return to portrait.
It wil flip Landscape on one side and Landscapeon the other side, but won't do portrait, till auto rotate is turned off.
Anybody have any suggestions on how to fix this?
I guess I could whack it and start over, but that blows! That would at least tell me something I guess.
It's really irritating. And I dont wat to do:crying::crying::crying::crying:

saad elahi said:
dude plz helppp......................I have to keep auto rotate off.:crying::crying:
It will rotate Landscape, but won't return to portrait.
It wil flip Landscape on one side and Landscapeon the other side, but won't do portrait, till auto rotate is turned off.
Anybody have any suggestions on how to fix this?
I guess I could whack it and start over, but that blows! That would at least tell me something I guess.
It's really irritating. And I dont wat to do:crying::crying::crying::crying:
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Since you are on Rocket ROM, check here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30107755

[Q] running apps in case turns them upside down

Hi all I just got a case crown case and the screen flips to face me when I prop it up on about a 45 degree angle via the case (landscape mode) but when I start an app such as angry birds the screen rotates to the inverse position (landscape facing away from me) is there any way to prevent the tablet from doing this? Thanks

justinc101011 said:
Hi all I just got a case crown case and the screen flips to face me when I prop it up on about a 45 degree angle via the case (landscape mode) but when I start an app such as angry birds the screen rotates to the inverse position (landscape facing away from me) is there any way to prevent the tablet from doing this? Thanks
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Screen lock button on the top of the tab next to volume rocker?

WOWEEEE.. YOU ARE Correct.. some games and apps will only work in the defalt landscape mode... I just tested angry birds.. However some games will require you to hold your tablet more upright then ease it down to that position.. By the way that is quite less the 45 deg. more like 22
i think the android Market is the same way .. The lock screen works only on some apps.. The app has to be rotation sensor aware.. Angry birds is NOT . well on my tablet anyway
Hope this is helpfull ...

I have screen lock on and I tried moving it around trying to get it to flip back to how my case it setup but itll only play in normal landscape. :/

Do you maybe have the tablet in the case upside down?
Because most launchers will rotate any way but some apps won't.

jon-.- said:
Do you maybe have the tablet in the case upside down?
Because most launchers will rotate any way but some apps won't.
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I vote for this on cause I tried to replicate what the original poster stated and it won't go show upside down unless I have it in the case wrong way.

Ok guys..
dont take this personal but you ARE NOT READING HIS POST CORRECTLY..
he wants to use the tablet upside down.. When you put the tablet in the case then turn it upside down while flipping the cover back.. The tablet stand will hold the case.. at well about 20 to 30 deg.. Thou he states 45 deg a bit off..
when the tablet is in this position the launcher will turn properly.. But when some games and apps are launched .. they are not aware of that rotation sensor.. to test this turn your tablet upside down and Launch say Angry Birds..
this app will only work with the tablet right side up... I noticed this many months ago.. as i sometimes prop my tab on my stearing wheel in my mini van.. upside down... NOT ALL APPS WILL WORK . JUST as not all apps will work in Landscape and portrate mode ..
OP BEST Solution email the developer. and ask if there is any fix or a hack...

erica_renee said:
Ok guys..
dont take this personal but you ARE NOT READING HIS POST CORRECTLY..
he wants to use the tablet upside down.. When you put the tablet in the case then turn it upside down while flipping the cover back.. The tablet stand will hold the case.. at well about 20 to 30 deg.. Thou he states 45 deg a bit off..
when the tablet is in this position the launcher will turn properly.. But when some games and apps are launched .. they are not aware of that rotation sensor.. to test this turn your tablet upside down and Launch say Angry Birds..
this app will only work with the tablet right side up... I noticed this many months ago.. as i sometimes prop my tab on my stearing wheel in my mini van.. upside down... NOT ALL APPS WILL WORK . JUST as not all apps will work in Landscape and portrate mode ..
OP BEST Solution email the developer. and ask if there is any fix or a hack...
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None taken but this case has a built in stand. That positions it the right way doesn't seem to make sense to use it upside down on with the built in stand. I think something else that we both may not be getting

richierich118 said:
None taken but this case has a built in stand. That positions it the right way doesn't seem to make sense to use it upside down on with the built in stand. I think something else that we both may not be getting
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Ok I read my post im sorry it sounded a bit overly aggressive..
What im saying is sometimes i turn the lid backwards and tuck in the stand .. then will lay it on a desk or often on my knees while in bed where the tablet is upside down .. the stand works both ways , i think this is what he is doing.. as the 45 deg thing.. Try it with your tablet and you will see what im talking about.. anyway .. The op fled the scene it seems so the point is mute... I would like to know if this is what he is doing or not...
Again sorry did not mean to sound like a Bixxh ...
i JUST Got home from PT( PAINFUL TORTURE ) For my hand and shoulder I so wanna go back to work . then i would not be on here all the time..
XXX gIGGLES

i can see where he gets this from take the acer case(have it right here) and on the box it will show the two positions the tablet can be used, one way will turn the tablet up side down in the case and 20-45 ish angle and if u were wanting to play games that angle is better so when u hit the screen it doesnt fall back

Thanks Brian.. OP Are you here...
BrianDigital said:
i can see where he gets this from take the acer case(have it right here) and on the box it will show the two positions the tablet can be used, one way will turn the tablet up side down in the case and 20-45 ish angle and if u were wanting to play games that angle is better so when u hit the screen it doesnt fall back
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Thank you Brian.. and its if you check im betting 22 deg.. or very close.. But most people are not so good with that type of stuff .. My Life long experience with Blue prints.. i guess..

erica_renee said:
Thank you Brian.. and its if you check im betting 22 deg.. or very close.. But most people are not so good with that type of stuff .. My Life long experience with Blue prints.. i guess..
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no prob, some people here are just to quick to say user error, when indeed its a issue small one at that. locking with the orientation switch would have done nothing

BrianDigital said:
no prob, some people here are just to quick to say user error, when indeed its a issue small one at that. locking with the orientation switch would have done nothing
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Some apps will adjust themselves in this situation.. But the app or game as i stated above.. Have to be aware of the rotation sensor.. MANY Games are not . you would have thought turning tablet to that position. Then lock the rotation lock.. But the app is aware of what is top and bottom of the tablet.. Not what is top or bottom of the UI..

hi all just wanted to say i do have the tablet in the case the way the case maker intended. If i put it in the other way all the cutouts for my ports are blocked.

As said, your apps have to actually be aware they should be running in upside down landscape mode... which most (particularly games) are not. There's no way to fix it yourself (unless the app source is available and you're a dev, that is). So this has nothing at all to do with your case...

Has nothing to do with the case, as technically you are trying to use the tablet upside down. I too very much like that position and had the same problem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1404928
Orientation lock in the android market is what you want. Costs $1.50 but lets you lock it in "Reverse Landscape" which is what you are looking to do.

[Q] how turn off proximity sensor

Guys, help me, I want to know how can i disable proximity sensor... there the situation: I play a game with friend and need to open skype or facebook messenger to comunicate with then while playing.... but the screen turns off when i touch the screen, so i cant play while in a call on skype or facebook. I already diseble screen off in calls, but it didnt work in other apps, just on stock calls.
Bad multi tasking android phones have.

@WandersonGD when your bring your off your ear screen will come back.
Sent from Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005

thahim said:
@WandersonGD when your bring your off your ear screen will come back.
Sent from Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005
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OMG man, I wanna play and call same time... but when a touch my phone with my fingers to play my game the screen turns off, i wanna cut it off...

The screen will turn off when ur hand covers the proximity sensor not the screen. You can disable it in phone settings.
Sent from Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005

thahim said:
The screen will turn off when ur hand covers the proximity sensor not the screen. You can disable it in phone settings.
Sent from Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005
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I said I can't turn off in settings, where did you see this, read the post pls.... you are not reading. Of course If I play the game my hand will cover the proximity sensor bro... I wanna turns this s... off.
I wanna do a call on skype and play my game while Im talking with my friend games on skype that are playing the same game. We are playing a MMO

Fix Proximity Sensor
Instead of disabling you can make the proximity sensor work right.
The post below has instructions on how to do it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54657870&postcount=115
It worked for me.

My sensor is working pretty much fine... I just want disable it while im running skype call and play my mmo game at the same time... I dont want anything else.
It bothers me cause when I'm playing my game and talking to my friends and touch the proximity sensor the screen goes off and I lose a match in the game.

when I use s pen it works as a sensor..when I touch the pen on the screen it doesnt work..pls help how to remove sensor

Gyroscope calibration?

Hi. I have my nexus 6p for 2 days now, and I installed some racing games (NFS no limits, Asphalt 8), which I control using tilt controls (landscape mode).
At first I started to have a feeling, that the phone is unbalanced. I needed to tilt nexus more to upper side of phone to drive straight in game. Then I put the phone on flat surface (on the edge of table to eliminate disturbing effect of camera protrusion) and started the game. The car directly after the start of race (phone still on flat surface), started to steer, and it steers independently from phone landscape orientation, to the side of the bottom end of phone.
IS IT HW FAULT? Or it is normal and I have to calibrate the sensor. Is there any way how can I calibrate gyroscope on flat surface? Thank you in advance for your answers guys!

Really no one know how to solve my problem? I already tried clean reflash with factory image and it doesnt help.
Some of apps have they own gyroscope calibration option, but it doesnt work for the whole system, but only for that app.
Please guys help me.

Hi Predo, I got the same issue like you, I was just searching about this issue and this post came up, have you sent a feedback to google? Just hope they could give us an update to fix this and the speakers imbalance issue.

carzakone said:
Hi Predo, I got the same issue like you, I was just searching about this issue and this post came up, have you sent a feedback to google? Just hope they could give us an update to fix this and the speakers imbalance issue.
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No, I havent sent feedback to google. A lot of apps have their own calibration feature, so this bug/ HW fault? doesnt bothered me too much. But it would be nice to have a fixing update from google.

mr.pedro said:
Hi. I have my nexus 6p for 2 days now, and I installed some racing games (NFS no limits, Asphalt 8), which I control using tilt controls (landscape mode).
At first I started to have a feeling, that the phone is unbalanced. I needed to tilt nexus more to upper side of phone to drive straight in game. Then I put the phone on flat surface (on the edge of table to eliminate disturbing effect of camera protrusion) and started the game. The car directly after the start of race (phone still on flat surface), started to steer, and it steers independently from phone landscape orientation, to the side of the bottom end of phone.
IS IT HW FAULT? Or it is normal and I have to calibrate the sensor. Is there any way how can I calibrate gyroscope on flat surface? Thank you in advance for your answers guys!
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You are talking about the accelerometer...
in my case the gyro(rotation sensor) is off, updating to android n didn't fix it.
i hope a factory reset will force recalibrate this.
I really hate to mess with the RMA services in israel since its not google themselves.

Screen rotation questions

Hi there,
I'd like to know if everyone has to hold the screen perfectly perpendicular to the floor to get it to turn. It doesn't turn for me when i hold it in my hand and turn it? Is it normal because we don't have a gyroscope or is there something else?
Thank you

Nope, when i hold it at a tilt it turns just as fine. Gyroscope is for acceleration measurements, not for facing (which is gravity, not inertia based). How would you even use a gyroscope to turn the screen? You would have to GUESS a new facing from momentum and duration of said momentum.

Benjamin_L said:
Hi there,
I'd like to know if everyone has to hold the screen perfectly perpendicular to the floor to get it to turn. It doesn't turn for me when i hold it in my hand and turn it? Is it normal because we don't have a gyroscope or is there something else?
Thank you
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Mine seems to work as it has in other phones, I don't need to hold it perfectly perpendicular to the floor or anything.
The gyroscope doesn't come into play (ha, get it? ) as phones use an accelerometer and not a gyroscope to determine orientation.

So what can I do to fix this? Buggy sensor firmware? It's like that even with stock.
Using AndSensors it seems the sensor readings are fine. one could definitely implement some detection routine using them. So where to look why the sensor doesn't seem to be read?