Hello:
I have this SE Xperia X2 that needed screen alignment; somehow after a 1 hour phone call the phone digitizer failed, after entering the "alignment screen" I was unable to pass as it entered a cycle, the only way to get rid of it was by pressing the panel's button and selecting another panel.
So I decided to reset the phone to hopefully get rid of the problem, but when the reset process finished it took me to the swirly align screen and after 2 weeks I'm starting to think that there is no way out and that my phone became a useless object.
This are the facts:
I live in Costa Rica
I bought the phone a year ago through ebay in Hong Kong
SE Latin America support cannot do anything as my IMEI number is not supported
No store/provider in Costa Rica can help me as my IMEI is not supported for this region
I want to know if someone her does know if there is a solution for this problem.
Thanks,
Allan/Costa Rica
britobro said:
Hello:
I have this SE Xperia X2 that needed screen alignment; somehow after a 1 hour phone call the phone digitizer failed, after entering the "alignment screen" I was unable to pass as it entered a cycle, the only way to get rid of it was by pressing the panel's button and selecting another panel.
So I decided to reset the phone to hopefully get rid of the problem, but when the reset process finished it took me to the swirly align screen and after 2 weeks I'm starting to think that there is no way out and that my phone became a useless object.
This are the facts:
I live in Costa Rica
I bought the phone a year ago through ebay in Hong Kong
SE Latin America support cannot do anything as my IMEI number is not supported
No store/provider in Costa Rica can help me as my IMEI is not supported for this region
I want to know if someone her does know if there is a solution for this problem.
Thanks,
Allan/Costa Rica
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You may want to try "long-pressing" on each point in align screen instead of a quick tap. Keep it held down until the "+" moves.
Exactly, try that Long Press and if that doesn't work, connect via PC to SonyEricsson Update Service SEUS and update your phone, ReFlash!
Even if you would have the current version, select update anyways and cross fingers that this will work.
After that, the Align Screen comes up, LONG Press until the cross moves!
Regards and Good Luck!
joeyfjj: thank you very much for your suggestion, but I've alredy tried that... for 20 times with no luck, I've asked somebody else to do it, and nothing happens.
michaelthemage: thanks for the suggestion, I've done this twice since I had this problem, and the phone is stuck on the same align screen, I've asked support and they've told me that the phone reset will not correct this problem, that it has to be done via software, I'm supposed to go to Hong Kong to fix it, jaja, I better buy 10 phones with the cost of the ticket.
So, I'll keep on looking for a way to put my hands on that so called software...
Tnks
I saw this problem before. After a lot of tries I was able to pass the calibration screen. Then I started a test program that shows the touch point and was surprised to see that the point jump up and down randomly!
The problem was in the touchscreen circuitry that is easy to break (I used to keep my phone in my jeans back pocket). After touchscreen assembly replacement the phone was back to normal.
Basically you can put calibration data into the registry to make the calibration screen happy or switch it off at once, but still phone will be not quite usable.
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Guys I recently purchased a brand new SPV M600 from ebay and when I say its new, trust me because it was completely sealed and no marks/scratches on the M600 plus all the wires/leads were sealed etc, and he even sent me the invoice from Orange stating the date of purchase, accidentally I think as it contained his home address and telephone number!
Now when I first turned it on and charged the battery etc, I had a little play with it and it all seemed fine. I took it to work with me that day and at work it started to act strange.
First it started by soft resetting itself while I was in the SETTINGS window just tweaking all the bits and bobs to my liking. Anyway it started up again and this time it seemed ok. I tried opening all the menus etc as I had done before but it didnt soft reset again which was a little relief!
It worked fine for the next 10-15 mins after which I put it away and started doing some work which is what I should've been doing in the first place!
I got home in the evening and sat in from of my PC and turned on the PPC and this time it started at the Splash Screen instead of coming out of stand by! Weird as I didnt reset the device and its on Button Lock so it couldn't have happened by accident whilst being in my pocket!
The only problem was though, this time it stayed in the splash screen and wouldnt go past that! I soft reset it again but still no luck!
So I then went for the kill and did a hard reset, not that I lost anything as I didnt have any information on there. After the hard reset, it goes past the splash screen on to the blue nice looking Windows 2005 screen but it stays stuck there!
Did a hard reset again and this time it worked but it crashed when it was installing the customisation tools! It needed a soft reset again! After that it seemed to work ok... only for a little while before it started all over again!
Now this was the original Orange Rom and I have no idea which one it was and I didnt care because it had to go!
I came here and found that our friend Jester was upto his old tricks again and had released a modified version of the Qtek Rom, so I went for it and installed it without any problems (except for his very original spash screen which scared the hell out of my little sister and I didnt find it very comforting either but soon had it changed with Jester's HTC Splash screen).
But unfortunately the problem still remains and the same thing keeps happening. It soft resets itself once in a while and when I do a hard reset it gets stuck in either the Splash Screen or at the next screen which is the Windows 2005 blue screen.
Its like trial and error really, when you guys want to hard reset your prophet all you have to do is do it once, but I have to keep trying at least 2-3 times.
In some cases I need to do a hard reset and then a soft reset soon after when it gets stuck in the Windows 2005 blue screen! And even then its not over because when it gets to the installation of the customisation software, theres a good chance it'll crash there and will need a soft reset!
I tried to install the original Qtek Rom, the one which Jester modified a little but it wouldnt work and I'm guessing I only have the CID lock to thank for that! Mines a G4
Any idea guys? I'm totally screwed here as I cant send it back to the guy I bought it from because I have changed the Rom and thats not good because he cant send it back to Orange to get a replacement! I wish I hadnt changed the Rom and just sent it back to him but I thought it was a software issue.
I'm not convinced its a software issue anymore though!
If you made it this far then I apologise for making this post too long (was longer but I had to to edit out like 1/4), and bloody hell is that the time!
Anything from anyone would be much appreciated.
All the best.
My friend you should try to format your phone and install new operating System...Similar problem happened to me (mine just freezed and I had to reset it) so the new OS is the solution of your problem...So when you do that,tell us if everything is ok..And one more thing---This little mobile device is THE BEST you'll ever get for that amount of money-so keep it and take care my friend...
Greetings!
Alix, thanks for your post. I'm not too sure about that because like I said, it came with the original Orange Rom and even then it was like this, and after upgrading to the latest Qtek Rom, the problem still continues. So somehow I dont think its the software. I mean I hope it is the software as thats an easy fix if I can somehow get my CID unlocked and right now thats not possible on G4 Roms, unless I'm wrong and falling behind?
I have a feeling its the hardware and if it is then I'm screwed!
Thanks for your reply and hope to hear from others soon.
Have you tried to replace the battery? some times the battery causes this kind of behavior when its not supplying enough power to the phone.
try to HR with the phone connected to a wall charger (not to pc) and see how it goes.
if it reboots OK, so probably its a battery issue.
Shayd that was good thinking and I tried it right away but unfortunately it wasnt the case. It still needed 3 tries... one hard reset followed by two soft resets before it went past the Splash Screen.
I've just about had enough with this thing!
Thanks nonetheless.
How To Reset SPV M600
hi every one,
can some body tell me how to hard reset SPV M600
It's On ORANGE
IPL 2.10
SPL 2.10
infozohaib said:
hi every one,
can some body tell me how to hard reset SPV M600
It's On ORANGE
IPL 2.10
SPL 2.10
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RTFWiki!! It's there!
hi , I have spv m600 from orange and I did something to change the original room , and now it work perfect here do that way
first thing unlock sim using this link to download unlock tool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=300062
After that you can download room from this page to updagate your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=297489&page=3
Download: LvsW WM5 NVID(no vendor) [RUU-Prophet-220734-2207114-024721-NVID]
That room work for mime . you should try it
I hope .It ll help you
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Prophet
Hard reset SPV M600.
How reset SPV M600?push buttom cam and buttom comm manager(both two buttoms left ) and the reset with the stylus.keep the two buttoms pushed till you get a message then strike any key to quit.
Caution:
you turn off your pda before doing any hard reset.your pda will install default parameters.
Save your data before any hard reset.
good luck.
phew! i just went to sell my SPV M600...as its being doing my head in an is long overdue for an upgrade. however, it decided to die in the shop! i was offered 50quid too, so i wont be goin back there, but i needed the money to get me through to pay day, (its something ive been puttin off doin fior awhile, but when moneys tight....) id just like to say a huge thank you for lettin me be able to reset my own phone, the Orange shop wanted £100 for a replacement (screw that!) an the car phone warehouse wanted to take the phone, send it to sweden, mess about with paperwork, an probably wouldnt have give me back till next year.
so, Thank you
P-Swish
PS...does anyone have any experience/news on the new Nokia N95? im lookin at upgrading to one, an well, if anyone has any bad experiences/insider info pls email us
I'm very disappointed, I'm having problems again with my htc hd. At first it blocked and it wouldn't want to turn on. I sent it back twice under warranty with the same problem and in the end they replaced the motherboard.
I thought that now that practicly i have a new phone i won't have any problems with it. But surprise! The display just got crazy. When i touch the screen in a spot it activates in a completely different spot. It's the same thing on the entire screen. Check out the video.
Anybody had this problem? Oh, by the way the phone didn't managed to fall from somewhere, or get hit by something or anything else.
PS: Next step: htc snap. No touch, no worries. I hope so.
shobo said:
I'm very disappointed, I'm having problems again with my htc hd. At first it blocked and it wouldn't want to turn on. I sent it back twice under warranty with the same problem and in the end they replaced the motherboard.
I thought that now that practicly i have a new phone i won't have any problems with it. But surprise! The display just got crazy. When i touch the screen in a spot it activates in a completely different spot. It's the same thing on the entire screen. Check out the video.
Anybody had this problem? Oh, by the way the phone didn't managed to fall from somewhere, or get hit by something or anything else.
PS: Next step: htc snap. No touch, no worries. I hope so.
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Could be that your screen alignment is not setup properly. Have you tried setting this up?
had EXACTLY the same issue. left my touch for an hour and when I cam back to it it was like that.
I sent it back to HTC and the first time they cancelled my warrenty because it had "illegal" software on it. I had Hardspl on there, nothing else.so when got it back I returned it to its origanol configuration and sent it back again. Its interesting you got a new motherboard in yours as they claimed that was the fault in mine and told me it was BER (beyond economical repair)
I am not going to accept their bull%$$^ and if it comes back again without repair i shall resend it again & again (cost me nothing) until either Carphone Warehouse replace it under warranty or HTC fix it under warranty. My phone was less tha 2 months old and NEVER been dropped or mishandled. It was in pristine condition
Simon
alchopop said:
had EXACTLY the same issue. left my touch for an hour and when I cam back to it it was like that.
I sent it back to HTC and the first time they cancelled my warrenty because it had "illegal" software on it. I had Hardspl on there, nothing else.so when got it back I returned it to its origanol configuration and sent it back again. Its interesting you got a new motherboard in yours as they claimed that was the fault in mine and told me it was BER (beyond economical repair)
I am not going to accept their bull%$$^ and if it comes back again without repair i shall resend it again & again (cost me nothing) until either Carphone Warehouse replace it under warranty or HTC fix it under warranty. My phone was less tha 2 months old and NEVER been dropped or mishandled. It was in pristine condition
Simon
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If you have removed everything illegal from phone, i.e. returned phone to original SPL and rom and then returned phone under warranty, they are obliged to fix it or send a replacement under warranty as your phone is only 2 months old. If they fail to comply I would threaten them with Standards agencies and Watchdog.
Let me know how you get on.
Fallen Spartan said:
Could be that your screen alignment is not setup properly. Have you tried setting this up?
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Thanks for the reply. The problem is that i can't get there. Is way to down and i practicly can't click it.
Is there any other way to get to screen alignment?
shobo said:
Thanks for the reply. The problem is that i can't get there. Is way to down and i practicly can't click it.
Is there any other way to get to screen alignment?
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Couple ways:
1. Manual way by navigating to Start > Settings > System > Screen
2. By performing a hard reset. After you have performed a hard reset and rebooted device you should be prompted with a setup screen allowing you to align screen and then enter date/time.
Have you tried performing a hard reset?
Fallen Spartan said:
Have you tried performing a hard reset?
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I just did. Unfortunatelly the problem hasn't been fixed. The display isn't working good at all.
I guess i have nothing to do but to send it back under warranty again.
shobo said:
I just did. Unfortunatelly the problem hasn't been fixed. The display isn't working good at all.
I guess i have nothing to do but to send it back under warranty again.
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After your hard reset were you not able to screen align?
I had the same issue. Without any impact or misuse the screen started becoming misaligned. Re-aligning the screen would only work for a short time before it again went crazy - it gradually got worse until the phone was completely unusable.
It turned out to be hardware fault with the touch overlay. I sent it back and HTC repaired it under warranty.
Having searched a lot around the web, I think this is a fairly common fault.
The tricky part was doing anything with the phone when the screen doesn't work. e.g. removing the "illegal" software - hardspl and the cooked ROM. In the end I used some software called "EveryWAN remote support". This is free software that lets you operate the phone through your PC. You could try using this to get to the align screen. Good luck.
alchopop said:
had EXACTLY the same issue. left my touch for an hour and when I cam back to it it was like that.
I sent it back to HTC and the first time they cancelled my warrenty because it had "illegal" software on it. I had Hardspl on there, nothing else.so when got it back I returned it to its origanol configuration and sent it back again. Its interesting you got a new motherboard in yours as they claimed that was the fault in mine and told me it was BER (beyond economical repair)
I am not going to accept their bull%$$^ and if it comes back again without repair i shall resend it again & again (cost me nothing) until either Carphone Warehouse replace it under warranty or HTC fix it under warranty. My phone was less tha 2 months old and NEVER been dropped or mishandled. It was in pristine condition
Simon
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Update:
I sent it back again via CPW and they put a note on my file that although the software may have been "illegal" there is no way it could have caused the fault to the phone, I also restored it back to the origonal configuration so they could see it was a fault on the phone itself and not software.
Well, to cut a long story short HTC have accepted responsibilty and givenme an exchange unit and reintated my warranty so I am happy as Larry.
All I can say id dont give up on getting satidfaction out of HTC. in my opinion they have a duty of care to us as customers even if we put "illegal" software on our phone.
Simon
Fallen Spartan said:
Couple ways:
1. Manual way by navigating to Start > Settings > System > Screen
2. By performing a hard reset. After you have performed a hard reset and rebooted device you should be prompted with a setup screen allowing you to align screen and then enter date/time.
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3. pressing "VolumeUP" and "VolumeDOWN" and "Touching the screen" all at the same time -- gets you to align screen.
ABOUT THE SCREEN PROBLEM:
judging by the problem you have it might be that some of your digitizer wires arent working (broken or not having a proper contact) -- if the problem started immediately after you got your HD back from service, - then it might be that the guys there broke a wire of digitizer or didnt attach the wires to its connector-- Digitizer has 4 wires who connect to device (if only 3 or less wires work-- incorrect screen response and no way to align it) .... (sory for the english but I dont know all the names of the stuff i wish to mention )
I suggest you to take it to service and explain them the problem and say that it might be the wires of digitizer , because of the last service!
Good Luck!
oh and HTC Snap aint worth it- HD is best!!! you just had a bad model, which is one of thousands(you may consider yourself as a chosen one )
My display just stopped working. Completely. They changed the whole front part at warranty and now it works way faster while browsing it. It took 15 days to replace the part. Unfortunately I have other issues with the phone but I don't want to be off topic here.
SneakyR said:
My display just stopped working. Completely. They changed the whole front part at warranty and now it works way faster while browsing it. It took 15 days to replace the part. Unfortunately I have other issues with the phone but I don't want to be off topic here.
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I RMA mine due to black screen. After they returned the darn phone (after changing the bezel and motherboard - you would think it is as good as a new phone), Wifi and Bluetooth does not work. Gonna stick right beside the router or bluetooth set to detect...
I am going to condemn HTC soon....
Hello all! i have the same problems with the screen! i align it and shortly it goes crazy! i noticed that after i flashed the energyrom with build 28011 but i dont think there is the problem..
Kristaps-K9-Lv said:
3. pressing "VolumeUP" and "VolumeDOWN" and "Touching the screen" all at the same time -- gets you to align screen.
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Thanks, forgot that one
I have this problem, it was just this week - christmas day onwards. It's random as to the problem being there.
Bought the HD from mobiles.co.uk without cancelling the insurance.
it will always work again for a short period if I manage to get to the align screen config.
I'm running the stock rom (never flashed)
I have done some TF3D changes. (background, icons, etc.)
It can randomly decide to work again, and then randomly not work.
found out the volumer control and tap screen shortcut to the align screen config, so that should help me get it back quicker.
It's like the lower down the screen I tap, the further away it is from what actually sows on the screen. the call home back end buttons dont work when it is not aligned.
I'm in the UK and the date of the insurance letter is 15th June 2009 on an 18 month contract with O2
What should I do?
It happens more often now, and is getting annoying.
it can end up lower down the screen to now be out either above or below it
I really need help with it.
I ended up ringing the landline phone, and possibly (almost certainly) waking up people in the house struggling to turn it off.
A solution is needed pronto.
It can go wrong within seconds of doing the alignment thing
RickDawson said:
It happens more often now, and is getting annoying.
it can end up lower down the screen to now be out either above or below it
I really need help with it.
I ended up ringing the landline phone, and possibly (almost certainly) waking up people in the house struggling to turn it off.
A solution is needed pronto.
It can go wrong within seconds of doing the alignment thing
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i have same issue. texting is a pain in the ass now . the sreen seems to shift up by 2cm or something, very annoying.
i tried realigned the screen like 20 times, saw bit improvement but still not the same. maybe bring to shop for screen replacement.
LCD Blank
Sorry, it's my first, I have a problem with my HTC Touch HD LCD, I used it as modem but suddenly it's off and I have no Picture in my Display, the Machine is Okey I think, I have tried this morning, it can receive a phone in...
anyone know what i should do with it?
Thanks
I have a situation out here..a TERRIBLE one
Since couple of hours back, its seems that the END KEY button is 'pressed' continuously. So I cannot use the device anymore as its always in locked state.
Figured it out because, sometimes I managed to unlock it but locked back again in no time.
Was using Dutty's Holy Grail.
Tried flashing other ROMS, even stocks ones; but they all stuck up on alignment. Upon restart, the unlock thing appears at the bottom (6.1 ROM) but its only for a second or so and that alignment things take control again.
I do not know if I've explained it well, kinda freaked out here
Guys, pls. do help me out...I've tried soft/hard resets, flashing...
fazalali110 said:
I have a situation out here..a TERRIBLE one
Since couple of hours back, its seems that the END KEY button is 'pressed' continuously. So I cannot use the device anymore as its always in locked state.
Figured it out because, sometimes I managed to unlock it but locked back again in no time.
Was using Dutty's Holy Grail.
Tried flashing other ROMS, even stocks ones; but they all stuck up on alignment. Upon restart, the unlock thing appears at the bottom (6.1 ROM) but its only for a second or so and that alignment things take control again.
I do not know if I've explained it well, kinda freaked out here
Guys, pls. do help me out...I've tried soft/hard resets, flashing...
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When alignment screen appears have you tried pressing power on/off, as this should hopefully bring you back to lockscreen where you may be able to unlock device before going back to alignment screen.
If you are still unable to unlock device its most likely due to a hardware issue with button and its probably worthwhile returning device under warranty. Ensure you have returned to stock SPL & rom beforehand
Thanks a lot for your response.
Tried that too..pulling out the stylus unlocks it for a moment though, but still not of any benefit.
Warranty hmmm....I got it from UK as it was cheaper from where I live.
Anyway will try to get some local support.
fazalali110 said:
Thanks a lot for your response.
Tried that too..pulling out the stylus unlocks it for a moment though, but still not of any benefit.
Warranty hmmm....I got it from UK as it was cheaper from where I live.
Anyway will try to get some local support.
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If the country that you bought the device and the country that you live are both member's of the European Union you are entitled to a 2 year hardware warranty as long as you can provide the initial purchasing receipt/invoice
Also it helps if the phone is in stock rom with the official spl but that is not obligatory by any means.
Have you tried bypassing the alignment phase? Try this:
The solution, to skip or bypass the screen alignment process altogether.
How to do it: Create a blank text file called, welcome.not, instead of welcome.not.txt, and place it in the root of your storage card. Next, flash a new rom or hard reset and you're done. If all goes to plan, the "welcome" phase will be bypassed, and you will not be prompted to align the screen or set the date, location, time etc.
If for some reason it does not, go into the root of your SD and manually with your stylus or via activesync on your desktop create a new blank file in there and name it welcome.not. If it works then leave it in the root of your SD and it will allow the bypass with each new flash or hard reset.
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That should at least get you past the alignment phase at least.
ioannisman said:
If the country that you bought the device and the country that you live are both member's of the European Union you are entitled to a 2 year hardware warranty as long as you can provide the initial purchasing receipt/invoice
Also it helps if the phone is in stock rom with the official spl but that is not obligatory by any means.
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Nah, not in the european union either.
ClydeB1 said:
Have you tried bypassing the alignment phase? Try this:
That should at least get you past the alignment phase at least.
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I cooked a rom without windows lock and welcome, but still can't use the mobile. Touching the screen only brings the back light up..doesn't do anything else
Don't know what went wrong, it was placed peacefully on a table, had used it 15~20mins back; and when i try to use it again BAM!
Have a feeling its the digitizer.
fazalali110 said:
Nah, not in the european union either.
I cooked a rom without windows lock and welcome, but still can't use the mobile. Touching the screen only brings the back light up..doesn't do anything else
Don't know what went wrong, it was placed peacefully on a table, had used it 15~20mins back; and when i try to use it again BAM!
Have a feeling its the digitizer.
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Sure is sounding that way, sorry to say.
Got it repaired for around 80$. Thanks for all your support.
Back to flashing...
fazalali110 said:
Nah, not in the european union either.
I cooked a rom without windows lock and welcome, but still can't use the mobile. Touching the screen only brings the back light up..doesn't do anything else
Don't know what went wrong, it was placed peacefully on a table, had used it 15~20mins back; and when i try to use it again BAM!
Have a feeling its the digitizer.
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Man....!!!
I faced the same issue last week.....
I made eveything soft, hard reset and it didn't work also ROM upgrade also still stuck in the same page of align and it seems the touch screen doesn't work or there a delay to repond to your touch order....
Please I need your help it's still new and it's out of warranty.......
fazalali110 said:
Got it repaired for around 80$. Thanks for all your support.
Back to flashing...
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What was the problem ?
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What was the problem ?
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well, just after a day, the same problem occured. HD was locking on it own BLAH BLAH. Gave it back to the guy who repaired it and he fixed it again today.
Well, I didn't want to take any chances, so, just bought a HD2
EDIT: I was told that the problem was with the sensor, I'm sure he meant digitizer.
If you are sure that its nothing to do with the software, send it for repair. If not under warranty, get it repaired by someone trustable
Best of luck, I feel for you
Hope any of you guys can help me on this. Last night my Leo's screen went totally unresponsive.
Could not get past the screen lock. Removed the battery, rebboted ... could not get the PIN code in.
I had seen this already two nights ago, but it got away once I moved in an area where I could get a reasonable signal (ultra-crappy where I am now on vacation).
Now Im'm beginning to think the signal thing was just a coincidence and that the problem is way more serious.
In total despair, I even tried a hard reset. To no avail.
Phone boots up fine. I can even sync to it (so yes, I can get to the registry). But since the only control is the screen ... not really a lot I can do with it.
I need to be in touch for work and I badly need the voice and internet connectivity (right now I'm using the wife's phone ...).
Any ideas besides getting an RMA from HTC?
Thanks a lot in advance.
Update: spoke with HTC support.
It looks like the issue is somehow triggered by the lock screen.
As suggested by HTC, I flashed again the 1.66 ROM upgrade and everything ran smoothly until the phone went in standby the first time.
Then, I was (and still am) unable to unlock the screen. And if I soft reset screen is unresposnsive again.
Right now I can just receive calls (I removed the PIN code from the SIM temporarily).
HTC told me to send it in for repair, but everything in Italy is closed until Aug 23rd and the only option I have is to ship it at my own expense to the UK and back (HTC will collect and deliver free of charge only within the same country).
Total bill some 100+ Euro plus driving 100 KM or so to the nearest courier collection point. A nightmare.
What really troubles me is that the problem surfaces only once the screen locks.
On one hand I follow HTC's support that if flashing 1.66 did not cure the issue, it cannot be software.
On the other hand, if it is indeed hardware, how come it freezes only after the first lock screen? Lock/unlock is a software thing. Screen should behave exactly the same way before or after the lock - shouldn't it?
Anyone here seen/heard of anything like this?
wow, gotta love those "closed for the summer" euro vacations.
If you reinstall the ROM, then why not disable the lockscreen until you can get it fixed?
You can install BSB tweaks and that has an option to disable autolock.
i had the same exact problem; it started freezing only on the lock screen then got worse and started freezing at random times while in use. I finally broke down and sent it in to HTC to check it out. I'm waiting to hear back with there diagnosis and I will pass along whatever they tell me.
Good to know the problem has come up somewhere else (if you're the only one you are most likely to hear it's your fault before they replace the most expensive component in the phone). Where are you located slimster?
How long have you been waiting for? HTC policy should be 7-10 working days from when they receive the phone at the lab (so they told me and I remember reading it somewehere here in xda too).
Hi. Hope someone could kindly help me!
My Note 3 is not turning off the lock screen. Its always on!!. If I press the power button the lock screen comes on, after few seconds it quickly flickers (like its trying to close) but turns on again. Its ongoing loop. I have resetted it dozen of times, factory reset now as well but issue remains. I just cant turn the screen off!
It also doesnt want to charge all the time. Is this a USB port issue? I hate to think I need to send it to EE for repairs as its over 1,5 years old and will take at least 2 weeks I think... (cost?)....
Jaheni said:
Hi. Hope someone could kindly help me!
My Note 3 is not turning off the lock screen. Its always on!!. If I press the power button the lock screen comes on, after few seconds it quickly flickers (like its trying to close) but turns on again. Its ongoing loop. I have resetted it dozen of times, factory reset now as well but issue remains. I just cant turn the screen off!
It also doesnt want to charge all the time. Is this a USB port issue? I hate to think I need to send it to EE for repairs as its over 1,5 years old and will take at least 2 weeks I think... (cost?)....
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Hai,,
Samsung have 2 year warranty within Europe and I dont know outside of Europe, sorry.
But for the phone, if you know that phone havnt been water damaged there shouldn't be any problem, (ALOT) of the Note 3 is water damaged today so be careful with that...same goes if your phone is rooted, could end up paying for the repairs instead.
Phonewise: Broken PBA/powerbutton and a bad USB port..
Hi Im in UK.
However there is absolutely no water damage at all. Its been very well cared for, it looks like brand new including the screen. Thanks
Jaheni said:
Hi Im in UK.
However there is absolutely no water damage at all. Its been very well cared for, it looks like brand new including the screen. Thanks
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Best would be then to find an authorized samsung service center and either call them and explain your problem or just send the phone to them.
And make sure to have your warranty paper near hand. They might ask for it ://
tried using without a Lockscreen?
I mean selecting None instead of PIN, Password or Swipe
nijom said:
tried using without a Lockscreen?
I mean selecting None instead of PIN, Password or Swipe
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Hi. Yes tried without the lockscreen - same issue. Also with another Lockscreen,,, with no help. The screen just doesnt turn off!
Wonder if its a hardware issue - eg usb port? I tried to clean it the best I can, but doesnt help.
As said Samsung offer a limited 24 months warranty .
But root or custom roms etc will void .
The vendor EE is an alternative but under Sale Of Goods Act you will have to prove that the product should have lasted longer etc via an engineers report .
Hi all
This is what I done. I took the Note 3 to Samsungs repair centre. Shortly: they said they probably need change the usb port and screen and will be done by end of day. No calls nothing. Next day I pop in they say its not been done as there is water damage!!! They show pics of corrosion inside the phone, I believe and leave. They quoted fix it outside warranty to £180.
I go to ebay and bought a new usb port for less than fiver. Changed it today, was 15min job. The phone charges ok I think now, but the screen still not turning off!!! Im gutted.
Interestingly I didnt see any sign of that corrosion when replacing the usb... hmmm... cheeky Samsung repair guys? The phone never seen water, believe me.
Any ideas whats next... I cant afford a new phone or buy new screen.
Thanks
Water damage is part of the repair check list and immediately voids warranty .
Not much you can do if you cannot buy a screen .
Plus water damage may be internal damage and not the screen at all .
I do agree with what you say of course. However I never dropped the phone in water. I did buy the explanation of shower mist or something if the phone was nearby, they showed me pics they took inside of the phone: however when open it up this morning I didnt see any of the corrosion. Have I been tricked or am I blind... :/