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Power Button does not work...

Hi Guys!
if got a big problem, the Power Button on my Herald does not do anythink. The switch is broken, so could i set up an other button (f.e. the Commmanager Button) to be the Power Button? Only as fix for some month, than i want to grab me a new HTC. Thank you very much, i hope anyone have somethink for me.
Thanks!

No, you cannot switch your power buttons functionality to a different hard-key. The power button is hard wired to the main bored to provide that function, its not software based like the other ones are.

hm thats mad, okay lucky for me i can get an other one on frieday

Make the capacatative touch controls stay on?

Any setting/way to make an app or hack for them to stay on for longer? It's so annoying that they turn off!

Oh man, I'm getting REALLY annoyed by that. It's bad enough that you can only turn the screen on to use the phone by using the power button that is in such a stupid position.
I'm really starting to miss the Home button on my iPhone.

Actually any of the 3 hard buttons will wake the phone so you can use vol up and down as well

zDisturbed1 said:
Actually any of the 3 hard buttons will wake the phone so you can use vol up and down as well
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The volume keys aren't waking up mine.

zDisturbed1 said:
Actually any of the 3 hard buttons will wake the phone so you can use vol up and down as well
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you had me excited for a second... Volume keys do not work on mine to wake the phone.

Same only three power lock key worked and I wish there was a setting to have the lights on ask the time screen is on
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SykesAT said:
you had me excited for a second... Volume keys do not work on mine to wake the phone.
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Right. Vol keys don't wake the phone. It would be nice in theory, but adjusting volume (listening to music) with the phone in your pocket would then wake the phone and possibly allow the screen to unlock. I know that's a bit of a stretch, but being a touchscreen right next to your leg.....it could easily happen.

I can't believe there isn't a setting for this. The lights turn off too quickly. There should've been a low-power 'Always On W/Screen' option.
I wish they would've opted for hardware buttons, to be honest. That way, you can at least feel them out in the dark.
I'm new to the Android development scene, but would it be possible for someone to develop a market app to address the issue?

Why did the US carrier phones had the Home button removed.
Now they are incompatible with the regular Galaxy S firmware, and are hard to use in the dark.
Just stupid.
But 4 hard buttons are not a good solution either. A large Home button is.

I like the idea of a single hard button (the N1 trackball, the iPhone home button, the Galaxy S home button), and I agree: it was a stupid decision to remove that button.

ntoxicated said:
Oh man, I'm getting REALLY annoyed by that. It's bad enough that you can only turn the screen on to use the phone by using the power button that is in such a stupid position.
I'm really starting to miss the Home button on my iPhone.
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dude, stop whining like a lil biscuit. the power button as screen on/off method is fabulous and quick. Loving the 4 touch buttons. Yes I understand the lights go off quite quickly but don't worry, i already have and you will also remember their position.

boodies said:
dude, stop whining like a lil biscuit. the power button as screen on/off method is fabulous and quick. Loving the 4 touch buttons. Yes I understand the lights go off quite quickly but don't worry, i already have and you will also remember their position.
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Power Button on top of the phone is more ergonomic.
Big Home Button is also more ergonomic and you don't have to "remember" it.
I think the US carriers wanted space to slap their branding, so they removed the large Home button. Plus, the 4 buttons make it harder to use international firmware, which will likely advance faster than the US-only versions.

Help! End Key no longer turn off screen

I don't know whether this is ROM dependent or if something just suddenly eff up on my end. Been using tytung's GB V3 NAND for quite some time now, and now im having the problem that the end key doesnt put the phone to sleep. Not only that, but it can't even end-call as well. Though if I hold it down long enough and release it, im presented with a phone options with the choices of silent mode, airplane mode, reboot, and power off." Anyone know whether I have to remap my keys, do a factory reset, or use a different ROM? TIA!

Your in the same boat as me, the Power button wears out, I have trained myself to not use it, I use a combo of Button Savior and Button Remapper.
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cordaylec said:
Your in the same boat as me, the Power button wears out, I have trained myself to not use it, I use a combo of Button Savior and Button Remapper.
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Thanks for the reply. I guess ill train to use only 4 buttons then =(

[Q] my power Button will fail soon, need workaround

hi,
the Power Button on my defy+ will surely fail to work in the foreseeable future, so I will need a workaround to wake up the phone.
Is there an easy way to use a volume button (longpress maybe) as the power button?
Or is there a hardware guide to DIY repair the power button?
thx
knut

qx876 said:
hi,
the Power Button on my defy+ will surely fail to work in the foreseeable future, so I will need a workaround to wake up the phone.
Is there an easy way to use a volume button (longpress maybe) as the power button?
Or is there a hardware guide to DIY repair the power button?
thx
knut
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Try this mod to use search button as power. Use ROM which has volume rocker wake so you can easily wake it from sleep, for the rest when it is on use search button. That mod works on any ROM once you change those two files and reboot.
Mod is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887378
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premaca said:
Try this mod to use search button as power. Use ROM which has volume rocker wake so you can easily wake it from sleep, for the rest when it is on use search button. That mod works on any ROM once you change those two files and reboot.
Mod is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887378
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It is good but you need powerbutton for switch on
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premaca said:
Try this mod to use search button as power. Use ROM which has volume rocker wake so you can easily wake it from sleep, for the rest when it is on use search button. That mod works on any ROM once you change those two files and reboot.
Mod is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887378
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Maybe bit dont forget u can adb to power on pain in the ass yes bit it will get job done :thumbup:
pradeeppk said:
It is good but you need powerbutton for switch on
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qx876 said:
hi,
the Power Button on my defy+ will surely fail to work in the foreseeable future, so I will need a workaround to wake up the phone.
Is there an easy way to use a volume button (longpress maybe) as the power button?
Or is there a hardware guide to DIY repair the power button?
thx
knut
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Because the initial function of hardware button is defined in our famous locked bootloader it's function can't be changed. If you search on youtube you've found a nice tutorial for disassemble. Is a hard work to replace the button but it can be done. More easy is to revive it with a couple of isopropilic alcohol drops.

qx876 said:
hi,
the Power Button on my defy+ will surely fail to work in the foreseeable future, so I will need a workaround to wake up the phone.
Is there an easy way to use a volume button (longpress maybe) as the power button?
Or is there a hardware guide to DIY repair the power button?
thx
knut
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My Moto defy Power button and volume button is no working for me .then i replace the Motorola Defy MB525 Middle Frame Board Bezel Housing.now my all buttons working like new .This the solution for the buttons replace .u cannot buy buttons only its not working properly ok .so buy Motorola Defy MB525 Middle Frame Board Bezel from the etradesupply .com .

+1 to use a rom with volume rocker switches to wake phone.
then use drop down toggles to off screen, power off or reboot the phone.
don't have to use power switch at all except to switch phone on from off state
example: wiui roms.

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pgreed said:
Because the initial function of hardware button is defined in our famous locked bootloader it's function can't be changed. If you search on youtube you've found a nice tutorial for disassemble. Is a hard work to replace the button but it can be done. More easy is to revive it with a couple of isopropilic alcohol drops.
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Thx, can you elaborate a bit on the alcohol drops method?
one less gadget.

qx876 said:
Thx, can you elaborate a bit on the alcohol drops method?
one less gadget.
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a simple observation led me to think that many button can be revived with this method: -power off the phone; put a drop of izopropilic alcohol on the button (with the device in vertical position) and action it repeatedly (10-15 times). You can repeat the beforementioned procedure. Blow on the button to dry it. Power on. Good luck!

pgreed said:
a simple observation led me to think that many button can be revived with this method: -power off the phone; put a drop of izopropilic alcohol on the button (with the device in vertical position) and action it repeatedly (10-15 times). You can repeat the beforementioned procedure. Blow on the button to dry it. Power on. Good luck!
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i've never taken a defy apart before so i don't know the construction of the power button. but being water-resist i'm going to assume it has rubber insulation around it. so this cleaning method is most likely not going to work for this phone.
besides, it also depends on whether the button is worn/broken or just having poor contacst. if it's worn/broken, cleaning it is not going to help either.
so you probably have to dismantle the phone anyhow.

jh20 said:
i've never taken a defy apart before so i don't know the construction of the power button. but being water-resist i'm going to assume it has rubber insulation around it. so this cleaning method is most likely not going to work for this phone.
besides, it also depends on whether the button is worn/broken or just having poor contacst. if it's worn/broken, cleaning it is not going to help either.
so you probably have to dismantle the phone anyhow.
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My fault I forgotten this minor aspect. Ya for Defy you MUST dismantle the phone and do the cleaning process from inside. And yes is applicable just in case the button is not broken phisically.

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Well my button gets more and more stuck in the case. In tiny steps, but I feel by pressing it.
one less gadget.

What is the actual part to buy to replace the semi-broken button? Don't tell me it's the board itself!
Any links on the button construction?

power button

Hello
i have strange problem
when i care the device by one hand Subconsciously i press power button ...and this make phone shutdown ...i think the button place not good for me cuz i dont have this issue with previews phones
is there any way or suggestion ?

Mohannad-K said:
Hello
i have strange problem
when i care the device by one hand Subconsciously i press power button ...and this make phone shutdown ...i think the button place not good for me cuz i dont have this issue with previews phones
is there any way or suggestion ?
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hm...you need to hold dow that buttom for more than 5 secends to initiate reboot.
maybe if you use some case...button will be harder to press

Hold the phone upside down.
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