My windows hardware key doesn't light any more since today. Is that an indication of soon broken hardware keys ?
thx,
uxu
uxu said:
My windows hardware key doesn't light any more since today. Is that an indication of soon broken hardware keys ?
thx,
uxu
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No it mainly just means your back light cor the hardware buttons has went out or that maybe the connections to it have detereraited. Or maybe something has happen to the part of the OS that operates that function.
Get Button Savior from the market. It'll prolong the life of your buttons. And it's free
justin wolf said:
Get Button Savior from the market. It'll prolong the life of your buttons. And it's free
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Thanks, Button Savior is allready installed. But i still need the hardware keys to switch on the screen.
After a fresh ROM Install the Button is working again
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Hey guys, I just got my 8525 a week ago, I'm still trying to get used to it. Overall i think i like it more then my TREO650 but i have one problem, i cant stand the small power button on the side. Most of the time i push it i push the slide keyboard out too, its so small i can never find it.
My old Treo650 had the power button and locking keys on the END button, when i push END it would lock and turn off the screen, to Unlock i would push END again and then the Center button. Is there any way to re-assign the Power button on the 8525 to be like my old Treo650?
Any suggestions guys. I am having the same problem with small power button
DAFTEK said:
its so small i can never find it.
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sounds like a personal problem, maybe see a doctor?
On a serious note.. i dont think it can be reprogrammed via the software, i believe the power button is actually mapped via hardware since it is used for functions like putting the phone into bootloader mode, etc.. i could be wrong though.
Hey thanks for the reply although its my phone with the small problem I have tried two programs on the forum here called Devicelock.cab but that only locks the device but you still have to push power to power the phone back up.
I believe the power key can be reprogrammed in one or two highly invasive ways.
However, it doesn't sound like you want to re-assign the power key, but to assign the power off function to another key. Is that correct? That's easy/
If you want to assign the power on function, that is more complicated, but there are work arounds.
V
I agree with the original poster. The small power on/off button is poor design. When I want to place a call, I first need to turn the device on by hitting that very small button. Then I need to activate the phone app or invoke MS voice command. It's just plain poor design. I love my 8525, but it could be so much better if the product designers at HTC actually thought about the ergonomics of the tasks users do the most.
One more gripe. The phone app is atrocious. Getting to the recent dialed list or to toggle the speakerphone usually requires bringing up a menu. This is annoying for a phone and a better design could mitigate the poor usability. I/m not an iPhone fanboy but take a look at the thought Apple put in there *first* phone and it is quite illuminating on the state of PPC phones.
r111 said:
[...]Getting to the recent dialed list or to toggle the speakerphone usually requires bringing up a menu[...]
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You could try scrollwheel up or D-pad up for recent call list .
(also down for speed-dials).
Maybe you could map a button for speakerphone, not sure though.
ovidiugm said:
Maybe you could map a button for speakerphone, not sure though.
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The original poster could - while in a call - try pressing the green button for two or three seconds.
I think it's even mentioned in the manual...
Cheers
Daniel
Hello.
I agree with the previous posters. The badly placed powerOn button is "bad design". If anyone finds the sollution (to PowerON the device using another key) please share it!
Otherwise, this is a great device. A true pocket computer
Best regards, jZ
+1 for the poor design.
I always hit the power button as I am pulling it out of the case when a call comes in, that turns off the screen, then I have to hit it again to see who is calling, and with all that going on as well as the ringer, the phone has a minor anurism and delays in answering.....
So to summarise the poor design aspect of this thread:
1. The power button is too small/difficult to find and press.
2. The power button is too easy to press/find even by accident.
Conclusion, it's just about right then!!
You can't please all of the people all of the time.
Mike
1. The power button is too small/difficult to find and press.
2. The power button is too easy to press/find even by accident.
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Sounds like the classic male/female dichotomy. I never can operate my wife's buttons, however obvious the functionality might seem....
V
vijay555 said:
Sounds like the classic male/female dichotomy. I never can operate my wife's buttons, however obvious the functionality might seem....
V
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unfortunately i can operate my wife's buttons even when i dont want to.. talk about poor design )
Lol, Shogun, remind us again how many kids you have?
Ok, some Opus Dei style self flagellation for the errant moderators going off topic.
Is this issue now resolved?
V
I can also operate my wifes buttons just fine as well but all i want is to find out if i can move the power button to maybe the PPT button or END when holding it.
Daftek, again, do you want to emulate the power key functionality, (ie on/off) on another key, and/or entirely disable the original power key?
V
Thats what I would like to do......
Hello.
I think we'd all like to assign a DIFFERENT KEY to POWER ON function. POWER OFF is no problem, because a button for this can be assigned through "Buttons". When the phone is in "sleep mode", only the POWER button can wake it.
Any solutions?
Regards, jZ
IMHO, it's possible but not easily.
Easiest work around is to disable button locking, so that pressing any button can wake the device, and then use a software lock to timeout/power off if you happen to poke a hardware button while it's in your pocket.
Alternatively you could rewrite the button driver, but it's possible (although I've not looked into it definitively) that the hardware power button is a hardware interrupt to the CPU. In which case a software based solution will not override a hardware based connection.
V
This is what I did...
I totally agree the power button is a pain, the size, placement...
I know this sounds a bit weird but I took a small piece of plastic (actually from a toothpick) and crazy glued it on the button. It works great! I never miss the button anymore! See picture...
I know that I can remove the stylus to turn on my HD but is there any possiblity of using the dial button or home button to turn this phone on?
it's driving me nuts
no
no, never, no possibility
There is a registry entry to wake the HD from sleep at least by pressing one of the audio controls on the left. Maybe someone can quote the correct setting for it.
namklis said:
I know that I can remove the stylus to turn on my HD but is there any possiblity of using the dial button or home button to turn this phone on?
it's driving me nuts
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The home key and such aren't real hard ware buttons, the software determines their response, so if the phone is locked I'm guessing that software wont be operational.
What's wrong with the power button?
jack_li said:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Keybd]
"DefaultKeyLock"= 0
restart。。。done
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i hope that helps. (Volume buttons) I Haven't nor do I intend to test this.
roketjack said:
The home key and such aren't real hard ware buttons, the software determines their response, so if the phone is locked I'm guessing that software wont be operational.
What's wrong with the power button?
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the power button is WAY too small
Originally Posted by jack_li View Post
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Keybd]
"DefaultKeyLock"= 0
restart。。。done
Is this to wake up the phone when off? if so that's what I'm looking for. I also need to use my volume buttons as volume buttons though. Will this registry change alter anything?
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Move to general discussion as not related to Themes, Applications and Software
Since the EVO has less physical buttons (Power, volume up and down), how will we able to move around in Recovery Mode? Will we just have to do things through the ADB shell on our computers?
Wow hadn't though of that.....
haha good question... volume buttons? idk...
There has to be some way...
How hard would it be to incorperate the touch buttons?
ihakr said:
How hard would it be to incorperate the touch buttons?
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Hard as the OS has not loaded yet. My guess is ADB. THE HD2 might be the same anyone know how it works.
hard reset
HD2 hard reset is done by holding up/down vol buttons and touching on button. Similarly, ROM screen is reached through a combination of hard buttons. Works very well on the HD2.
Yea thats fine but so far recovery has used the trackball to navigate the menus, how are we gonna do that
XAnimal said:
Yea thats fine but so far recovery has used the trackball to navigate the menus, how are we gonna do that
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We're going to used the volume buttons. Recovery mode shouldn't be hard to use. The Evo has enough buttons to manage it.
In Android Recovery App
Or what if we made an app for within android so we tell it what to wipe, flash, and partition before we do it? Like CyanogenMOD's Updater app? It tells what the phone to flash so the user doesn't have to.
im going to miss the trackball :/
bobdude5 said:
im going to miss the trackball :/
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Agreed, that's my biggest gripe about the EVO, no trackball
get a mouse?
sorry, just don't understand a trackball on a touch screen phone.
Manicmobileaddict said:
sorry, just don't understand a trackball on a touch screen phone.
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I say trackball because that's what's being put on, i'm just saying I don't like not having the hardware input device is all. same with no hardware answer/hangup buttons.
I guess I'd have to agree
My Mogul probably has more buttons than any phone has and there are times I wish they all had short press and long press (although sometimes they get in the way) since I like the quickest, easiest access to everything.
Hell I was hoping they would morph an HD2 with a pS3 controller. My Mogul has buttons at the top which is pretty cool for games in landscape. Wouldn't it be nice to have an Evo with a joystick and d-pad at the top and bottom. Oh, and r1 and r2 and l1 and l2 on the sides.
Hi all!
Is there a way to turn my display on by pressing the windows button and not the power button?
I have an LG OPTIMUS 7!
Thanks...
unfortunately no...on lg... i think that it is possible on samsung or htc...
maybe mango will change this aswell!! it also bothers me big-time cause of the small power button....
pasp1001 said:
unfortunately no...on lg... i think that it is possible on samsung or htc...
maybe mango will change this aswell!! it also bothers me big-time cause of the small power button....
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Same here small button is hard to land
I agree, but rumours have it that the search button will also wake the device in Mango.
Yes I have a strange problem with my HD2. When I press the back key then screen going dead and there is no response. Display is ok. Everything are running and phone don't freeze but touch function losing. If I press the power/end key to sleep the phone and wake it up again then everything are normal. LCD responding my touches and sliding screens with no problem until I press the back key.
I tried several roms with full wipe (task29) also tried stock wm 6.5 but nothing changed.
If this is a hardware problem why only occurring when i press the back key? Because everything are ok until back key.
If this is a software problem why occurring after full wipe?
I am confused and need help.
Sent from my HD2 using XDA App
bad news!
drcell said:
If this is a hardware problem why only occurring when i press the back key? Because everything are ok until back key.
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Sure it is a hardware problem, well-known for HD2's architecture!
Back & End keys are right above/overhead touchscreen contacts on LCD: after some (many) pushes on those keys, touchscreen fails eventually for good!
You should think to replace your own...
Thanks for your reply. This is bad news for me because my phone doesn't have warranty. There are some touchscreens on ebay but i confused which one is suitable for me or best quality. Some seller says lcd + digitizer or some one says just digitizer. Which one i should buy? Just digitizer or with lcd?
Best regards...
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Thanks for your reply. This is bad news for me because my phone doesn't have warranty. There are some touchscreens on ebay but i confused which one is suitable for me or best quality. Some seller says lcd + digitizer or some one says just digitizer. Which one i should buy? Just digitizer or with lcd?
Best regards...
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If you DIY I would recommend you the combo(LCD+touchscreen), whatever version( but I suggest you the 300 version with a clip connector between touch and LCD): it is much easier for a rookie to replace whole combo, but take care, it's not that easy!
If you go to service shop, pick a good one(it is a tricky action even for a pro) and replace just touch, they should know what version to be.
Good luck!
it's the hardware problem, the only solution is going to the HTC's service center or buying a new lcd display and replace it by yourself
Can’t believe it. I just got the same problem since yesterday. When I press the back key the screen become unresponsive. The problem appears only after, but on every press of the back key. I really cannot find what cause this.
Is it really the case that I have to fix hardware problem or there is SW solution? Anyone with experience?
Hardware as posted above
Put android and Use soft keys apps smooth or button savior
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pakure said:
Put android and Use soft keys apps smooth or button savior
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too bad it is hardware ... any suggestions for app I can use?
Even if problem is there with the hardware and button, drivers are OK.. So put android sd version and use software like zmooth or button savior for onscreen soft keys.. No more need for thehard buttons
Use miui rom android, you can set volume keys to switch on screen, no need for power on key
I have never used my hard back key in probably a year's time!
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pakure said:
Even if problem is there with the hardware and button, drivers are OK.. So put android sd version and use software like zmooth or button savior for onscreen soft keys.. No more need for thehard buttons
Use miui rom android, you can set volume keys to switch on screen, no need for power on key
I have never used my hard back key in probably a year's time!
Sent from my HTC HD2 with WP7.5/android miui using tapatalk
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+1 on zmooth, been using like a year too and almost non use of hardware buttons
You need to open the phone and check the mini-flat of the hardware buttons, it is connected to a connector tries to lift the safety catch and push well helped by a small flat screwdriver.
here is a 'picture.