Power button on player sticking - Xperia Play General

I have just got an xperia play yedterday, and noticed the power is sticking when the back cover is on. Its feels fine when the cover is off. Has anybody else noticed this or got a solution for it?
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Haven't seen anything like that to be honest. Maybe look for imperfections on the casing and if you find anything, try using a nail file to smooth it out.
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My XP also does the same thing. I noticed my power button is looser than on my friends Play. When pushed down it seems to stick sometimes. I have not found a way to fix it unfortunately.

Guys relax its a manufacturing defect just do what i did get a small file fine and file the back cover around the power switch very slowly and carfully keep checking untill power button works corectly job done fixed and solved.

yep same issue here. i just slightly light the case to release it, will look at filing it at some point

Its very easy to file it i have no problems now.

DrEzkimo said:
yep same issue here. i just slightly light the case to release it,
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I did this for a week after i got the play and sometimes just left it and didnt press it. IT eventually fixed it self so maybe you have to press it a few times with the case for it to work - i saw something similar posted in another thread a few weeks ago i believe. I've only had my xperia play for 2-3 weeks.

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2.3.3 and back button stuck issue

I had a NS with a back button that used to get stuck and i exchanged that NS for a new one. Since then i did not have the issue. Here comes 2.3.3 and the little monster is back. I have seen it twice in the past few hours. Google fix this ASAP or this phone is going back for good.
Anyone else with this problem?
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FlyingRequin said:
I had a NS with a back button that used to get stuck and i exchanged that NS for a new one. Since then i did not have the issue. Here comes 2.3.3 and the little monster is back. I have seen it twice in the past few hours. Google fix this ASAP or this phone is going back for good.
Anyone else with this problem?
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That's not good!! I had this issue occasionally (never exchanged the phone though) and so far since 2.3.3 it's not happened.
I would strongly suggest raising the issue on the google support forums - there is an existing thread from before the 2.3.3 update which as it happens was meant to fix the problem......
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Google+Mobile/thread?tid=455215ff8747658b&hl=en&start=40
Mine is N1, I also got back button problem occasionally since 2.3.3. I press the Back, I feel the vibration, but there is no action. I should retry few times.
I guess this is 2.3.3 bug.
kikikaka said:
Mine is N1, I also got back button problem occasionally since 2.3.3. I press the Back, I feel the vibration, but there is no action. I should retry few times.
I guess this is 2.3.3 bug.
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u know i had this issue on stock 2.3.2, both home and search was not working, then i wiped data & cache from stock recovery, and then it started working again, worth giving a try!!!
back button is very irresponsive in 2.3.3 !!! i thought google was supposed to fix that s**t. instead it has got even worse for me.
deeren said:
back button is very irresponsive in 2.3.3 !!! i thought google was supposed to fix that s**t. instead it has got even worse for me.
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my back button is very responsive maybe you need to reflash.
OK I take back what I said previously, this has started happening to me again now. In fact I'd say it's worse than it was before.
I have no idea what to do other than trying to exchange the phone which will probably be a nightmare because I've had it since early January..........
weird cause i read people saying that if their phone had a back button issue it was fixed with 2.3.3
Well I've taken it back to the carphone warehouse where I bought it, they are going to attempt a repair..............will hopefully end up with an exchange for a new handset - i'll keep you posted.
Well the nexus one never had this problem at all, never. And now since the update it too has this issue. So that's pretty solid proof to me that this problem exists and needs to be fixed by Google.
I have non rooted nexus s 2.3.2 and noticed this for the first time last night. Back button key would either stick and/or be un responsive (light would turn off).
I wonder I'd this be a memory issue in that it might occur more frequently when the device is low. Notice a lot of apps run services around midnight and in the morning when this is happening for me..
I have also seen problems with green screen from flash when memory is low.
Closing some apps seems to solve this.
Just a thought. Hope this is not a sign of a hardware failure.
I'm waiting to collect my "repaired" Nexy - wondering what if anything they will have done to try and fix it.....
Feel naked without my phone........
Take off battery cover. Tighten up a bit the screws on the back of the phone. See if that changes anything. I experienced that a little while ago, tightened the screws and now all's good. Haven't seen a single issue since. 2.3.2 and 2.3.3
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bogdi1988 said:
Take off battery cover. Tighten up a bit the screws on the back of the phone. See if that changes anything. I experienced that a little while ago, tightened the screws and now all's good. Haven't seen a single issue since. 2.3.2 and 2.3.3
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Well I dont have the phone right now but I'll certainly give this a try if the problem happens again once I have the phone back.
Out of interest what size/type of driver do you need to fit the screw heads??
Thanks!!!
moon-unit said:
Well I dont have the phone right now but I'll certainly give this a try if the problem happens again once I have the phone back.
Out of interest what size/type of driver do you need to fit the screw heads??
Thanks!!!
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a small philips head screw driver
same problem with me. I upgrade to 2.3.3, the back button will stick for several seconds especially when you hit back key very fast and repeat after fast scrolling the screen.
I flash back to 2.3.2, change rom, not install apps, the problem is still there. And even in bootloader, the issue is still there.
I've just been told my phone is being sent to some central repair hub and might take 28 days to get back to me :-(
will probably get scratched to bits and still wont be fixed.....
Guess I'll have to dig out the old Sony handset to keep me going for a few weeks..today is a bad phone day...
Well I picked up the phone today and noticed a few things where different, firstly I now have an unlocked padlock icon at the bottom of the bootscreen - On checking recovery it would seem my bootloader has been unlocked....
Secondly it was running 2.3.1 which I also found odd?
Going charge it up and do a manual update to 2.3.3 using the full 90mb ROM, wonder if the back button issue has been fixed......? the repair notes said the PCB had been checked and cleaned......
I'll keep you posted.

anyone else notice the loose side?

I bought my xoom on launch day and love it but on the left side next to the volume buttons i get a creak sound and a loose feeling like the back cover is loose its right under the volume down button
i looked it up on google and saw someone else have the same problem but im not sure if i get another if its gonna feel the same way
Mine is solid as a rock. I would take it back.
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I didn't notice having a problem with this either but I'll be double checking it tonight..=)
No such thing with mine.
its right where the back cover and edge of screen meet on the side with volume buttons
i bought it from best buy and there out of stock so i need to wait. luckily i have a 45 day return policy on it
nothing wrong with mine. Very solid
Swap it out. I just checked mine and it is clean and tight.
android_geoff said:
I bought my xoom on launch day and love it but on the left side next to the volume buttons i get a creak sound and a loose feeling like the back cover is loose its right under the volume down button
i looked it up on google and saw someone else have the same problem but im not sure if i get another if its gonna feel the same way
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No such issue here. Go check a demo unit to compare. I think you need to return it.
Plastic on top bends and creeks on mine...
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Saw this in a search, same problem here. Is this really not a common issue? It's terrible when you pick up your $800 tablet and it makes an awful noise like it's going to break.
Just got mine out my bag to check but it's solid.
Noticed a gap in mine today before seeing this thread. What bothers me most is the creak/crack if I press a particular part of the screen. (Jump button in Cordy) .
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alias_neo said:
Noticed a gap in mine today before seeing this thread. What bothers me most is the creak/crack if I press a particular part of the screen. (Jump button in Cordy) .
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The creak is absolutely annoying.
I think i may just buy a transformer and take the xoom back and save $400.
Sigh.
i have also noticed mine has started doing this...
I know mine has made this noise before but it comes and goes. Its a bit annoying but doesn't seem to be consistently happening.
subminimal said:
I know mine has made this noise before but it comes and goes. Its a bit annoying but doesn't seem to be consistently happening.
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If you find the area, you won't be able to ignore it.
Try this: Go to the metal part on the left side where it starts below the volume/plastic, put your thumb on the edge and "pry" that area away from the glass (towards the back) report back with noise.
eallan said:
If you find the area, you won't be able to ignore it.
Try this: Go to the metal part on the left side where it starts below the volume/plastic, put your thumb on the edge and "pry" that area away from the glass (towards the back) report back with noise.
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Turns out it didn't matter. I ended up taking my wifi xoom back and exchanged it for another one. My original started showing dust under the screen! Looked on here and seems to be one of many occurrences...
Mine also!
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subminimal said:
Turns out it didn't matter. I ended up taking my wifi xoom back and exchanged it for another one. My original started showing dust under the screen! Looked on here and seems to be one of many occurrences...
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Nice, my power button only works 1/3 of the time at the most, so it's likely getting exchanged anyway, maybe returned.
Same here creak/crack from left side,

Tired of my samsung galaxy s2 and its stupid home button

I actually think i'm going to either:
-bring my samsung back for fixing
-sell my samsung and buy a more reliable phone
-cry in a corner.
I've had the home button problems since a few months or so...
Sometimes it won't react at all when i press it, sometimes it brings up the voice control, sometimes it'll lag for 2 seconds...
I tried a factory reset, tried updating, tried uninstalling voice apps and nothing works...
If anyone has any tips i don't know of please let me know before i send it for replacement because this is unacceptable on a €600 phone.
Any help is appreciated
You may have dusts stuck under the button. Try this trick I used to loosen my iPhone's home button:
1) turn the phone upside down
2) tap the button with your finger nail a few times firmly (but not very hard as it can damage the circuitry underneath)
3) wipe the edges of the button with a moist tissue or cloth
4) wipe the button dry with a dry tissue or cloth
are you serious...?
Riqz said:
I actually think i'm going to either:
-bring my samsung back for fixing
-sell my samsung and buy a more reliable phone
-cry in a corner.
I've had the home button problems since a few months or so...
Sometimes it won't react at all when i press it, sometimes it brings up the voice control, sometimes it'll lag for 2 seconds...
I tried a factory reset, tried updating, tried uninstalling voice apps and nothing works...
If anyone has any tips i don't know of please let me know before i send it for replacement because this is unacceptable on a €600 phone.
Any help is appreciated
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How about RMA and have it repaired/replaced?
mr mystery said:
How about RMA and have it repaired/replaced?
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Definetly looking to replace it right now. Not satisfied at all.
If i do get it RMA'd can i leave it rooted? Should i unroot it?
Wiggle
Riqz said:
are you serious...?
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Have you tried to wiggle it a bit then blow it gentley?
TechWizard said:
Have you tried to wiggle it a bit then blow it gentley?
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That's what she said.
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That's what she said.
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True but maybe blowing it a little or a light vac may help disperse any particles if thats the cause mate
Yep, the home button really is ****ing crap. Mine doesn't work at all since month. I found a work around (using a volume button as home button, but its a shame for samsung)
I tried to send in it but they told me that it's a moisture damage (a lie if you would ask me) and they aren't able to repair it even if i'd pay for it.
So my next phone will have as few moving parts as possible.
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have my gs2 for about 4months now i use home button a lot and have no problem
i even use it gym and some time it gets sweaty still no damage
you have a faulty unit i think
supermult said:
Yep, the home button really is ****ing crap. Mine doesn't work at all since month. I found a work around (using a volume button as home button, but its a shame for samsung)
I tried to send in it but they told me that it's a moisture damage (a lie if you would ask me) and they aren't able to repair it even if i'd pay for it.
So my next phone will have as few moving parts as possible.
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i think i would sell mine if they sent it back for that reason
yeah, a blow always help. at least for moral.
but depends on who is giving to who the blow
now seriously, mine got including in my daughter's hands while she was eating so a lot of moisture god onto the button and it's still working.
and by the way, they are forced by the law to fix it, at least for money, because the law, at least in UE is forcing them to offer post warranty support.
Basically they will change the mother board.
I had the same issue with stock rom reflashed with oxygen and miui and not experienced it since, coincidence maybe?
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Riqz said:
are you serious...?
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Totally.
My iphone's home button stopped responding after about 6 months and I was about to return it for replacement. The button's responsiveness is still like new to this day after "cleaning" - the unit is 15 months old and counting.
sometimes it'll lag for 2 seconds...
This case is normal because Samsung is code home btn to wait for double click (so it can bring up a voice command) so it have a delay time to wait for it.
Btw you can disable it by using jkay to disable home btn double click.
Had the same issue as OP.
I went to the customer care center here and complained (which was a pain in the azz), then finally stood there until they reacted. Overall, they ordered a new screen and took care of it.
It took about 5 days for it to be replaced. I had the device until then of course.
Try button saviour from the market.
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If you bought the phone in the UK you are protected by the Sale of Goods Act 1979 which you should mention to the retailer. If this isn't the case I'm sure there are repair shops that could fit a new button relatively cheaply, that is if the blow job trick doesn't work
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turn the device off, remove the battery and spray a bit of contact cleaner on the home button gaps.. it should work then
15 months..? My iphone's been goin' for almost 40...<3 jb 3g
As far as the topic goes, I heard about this lumia 800 recently...

Xperia Play Notification LED + Sanded Sides [little MOD](hardware)

I speak portuguese, but you dont need to understand everything.... the only thig that i says that is important is that the side with the triggers was just done and that after a day it would loses its white marks and became like the other
I have my play for a year now and it is in pretty bad state.... the construction quality is not the best...
and what more I care about is the power button because it is pretty much gone, I'm using apps to lock the screen and the home button to unlock...
found out that some one used a nail file to fix it, so I tried and it was better for the first 3 presses.... I noticed that the light was passing though the part I sanded down, so I did the same on the whole button.
I think It looks pretty cool and all the button lights up and catches more attention..
when its off, it is ice/transparent with the power icon in the middle...
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I'm the kind of guy that has no limits, if I something cool, I keep doing it till it finishes bad... but not this time!! I sanded down the side that has no triggers and it looks like a very dark wood with a lovely texture on it... have to fell it...
Tip. Try to do it all ways in the same direction, along the side so that you have these tiny lines right. Or use a very smooth(?) /for more delicate things sand paper and don't put any pressure on it...
Pics from the update here
https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0B3UKRg_ISzYKcFJUTXBUN09WOG8/edit
Sorry because I have to accept... can't make it public somehow.... just ask permit ion and I'll give you as fast as I can...
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Wow that looks hardcore. I'm gonna try it cause I have the same issue too
That's so badass, I'm filing mine down right now even though my button works fine. It's looking awesome
I can't imagine why they covered up most of the LED to begin with...
I'm going to do that. I sanded down my other buttons so they're now black. Never thought to do the power button.
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How can filing down the surface of a button make any difference to its responsiveness? surely the problem lies beneath the button with the connector?
I agree with you on the build quality. My power button hasn't gone yet but its probably on its way out. It didn't work at all a couple of days ago until I kept pressing it and luckily went back to normal normal responsiveness after that, can't be a good sign though. That and the R trigger on my device has lost its springiness, it goes down with little to no effort now. Still raises back to the surface so I suppose I should count myself lucky.
Looks cool anyway and might make it so the LED light can actually be seen in normal circumstances.
So if I sand down my power button it will make it do that? GENIUS. I never thought of that. Time to go find a nail filer.
Sweet. Going to try this in a few
I just tried it out, and the power button felt a bit weird so I licked my finger and got it a little wet, but with the case on you don't even feel it. But my god, it looks 100x better. Thank you dude.
Totally awesome. Made my other buttons black b4. Didn't think about power either. Awesome now I can actually see my notification light
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Beautiful!
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LordBattleBeard said:
How can filing down the surface of a button make any difference to its responsiveness? surely the problem lies beneath the button with the connector?
I agree with you on the build quality. My power button hasn't gone yet but its probably on its way out. It didn't work at all a couple of days ago until I kept pressing it and luckily went back to normal normal responsiveness after that, can't be a good sign though. That and the R trigger on my device has lost its springiness, it goes down with little to no effort now. Still raises back to the surface so I suppose I should count myself lucky.
Looks cool anyway and might make it so the LED light can actually be seen in normal circumstances.
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The surface between the back of the button and the back cover...
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Glad you guys liked!
I'll sand the buttons because they re wearing off anyway... didn't think of that...
Have any one though about the sides of the device, make it all black? From like the first mouth the paint/metal effect has came out a little... I'll do that when I get home
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LordBattleBeard said:
How can filing down the surface of a button make any difference to its responsiveness? surely the problem lies beneath the button with the connector?
I agree with you on the build quality. My power button hasn't gone yet but its probably on its way out. It didn't work at all a couple of days ago until I kept pressing it and luckily went back to normal normal responsiveness after that, can't be a good sign though. That and the R trigger on my device has lost its springiness, it goes down with little to no effort now. Still raises back to the surface so I suppose I should count myself lucky.
Looks cool anyway and might make it so the LED light can actually be seen in normal circumstances.
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I think the R button loses its springiness because of the way the phone is held. At least when I hold it its usually being pressed.
To get back on topic, how is the surface of the power button when sanded?
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What do you mean sanded down? I dont understand English much. Will the sleep button work when i mod it?
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MilkyJoePD said:
I think the R button loses its springiness because of the way the phone is held. At least when I hold it its usually being pressed.
To get back on topic, how is the surface of the power button when sanded?
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Not to go off topic again but I had to replace the back cover underneath the battery. As the triggers started to get sticky and not move as they looked liked they were pressed all the way down. So bought a new backing and bang... works like like new. Now.... back to our regular scheduled topic on hand.
I did this last night... so much nicer to finally see the danger led as the whole button rather then what looks like a pin needle
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leetxperia said:
What do you mean sanded down? I dont understand English much. Will the sleep button work when i mod it?
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Use something like this
You can find this on nail cutter or swiss army multipurpose knife. Gently scrub it on your power button. You can use sand paper also which you can find it on any hardware store, but I don't prefer sand paper because the sand will come off and run into your device
360porcento said:
I have my play for a year now and it is in pretty bad state.... the construction quality is not the best...
and what more I care about is the power button because it is pretty much gone, I'm using apps to lock the screen and the home button to unlock...
found out that some one used a nail file to fix it, so I tried and it was better for the first 3 presses.... I noticed that the light was passing though the part I sanded down, so I did the same on the whole button.
I think It looks pretty cool and all the button lights up and catches more attention..
when its off, it is ice/transparent with the power icon in the middle...
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Is that a crack in your back plate by the power button? (White line in first pic)
Just wondering as I have a crack on mine in the exact same place
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Growling Clover said:
Is that a crack in your back plate by the power button? (White line in first pic)
Just wondering as I have a crack on mine in the exact same place
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I had the same crack as well
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Lol that does look cool!
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Growling Clover said:
Is that a crack in your back plate by the power button? (White line in first pic)
Just wondering as I have a crack on mine in the exact same place
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Lol... I haven't noticed it before 0.o yep, its a little crack.... I got I big one on the aperture where you put the your nail to take the back cover... do you have that one too?
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Home button making a cracking sound

I am afraid the home button on my SGS4 is somehow defective. It still functions properly, but it is making all kind of cracking sounds. It almost feels loose. I checked on a SGS3 and a Note 2 and none of the home buttons were exhibiting the same behaviour.
So my question to you guys is, does your home button feel solid or is there and cracking with light touch?
Please take a look at the video I made.
MaTiCeK- said:
I am afraid the home button on my SGS4 is somehow defective. It still functions properly, but it is making all kind of cracking sounds. It almost feels loose. I checked on a SGS3 and a Note 2 and none of the home buttons were exhibiting the same behaviour.
So my question to you guys is, does your home button feel solid or is there and cracking with light touch?
Please take a look at the video I made.
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On mine, i can hear and feel a slight crackling noise with light touch without pressing the key all the way down. The button feels solid, tight and works just fine AFTER the initial press, but it bothers me that it does that. The shop people wouldn't consider this as a defect since it's so minor, but minor enough to annoy a fussy tech person like me.
Does anyone else have this problem?
Nice and solid on mine. No noises what so ever.
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My I9505 is perfect but my I9500 has the same problem as yours.
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Has it gotten worse or better since then? I wonder if it will go away after a few months of button mashing?
Just wondering (it might be stupid from my side, still...) did you remove plastic protective foil from the button. Usually it gets stucked on the button and it is hard to spot...
I switched my I9500 for a new one and the home button is now perfect with no cracking noises.
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I switched my I9500 for a new one and the home button is now perfect with no cracking noises.
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I have sold my sgs4. I might however buy a black one once the Google Experience ships.
MaTiCeK- said:
I am afraid the home button on my SGS4 is somehow defective. It still functions properly, but it is making all kind of cracking sounds. It almost feels loose. I checked on a SGS3 and a Note 2 and none of the home buttons were exhibiting the same behaviour.
So my question to you guys is, does your home button feel solid or is there and cracking with light touch?
Please take a look at the video I made.
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Same on my I9500. Annoying as S%#. Had it for a week and has not gotten better or worse
Dark5tar said:
On mine, i can hear and feel a slight crackling noise with light touch without pressing the key all the way down. The button feels solid, tight and works just fine AFTER the initial press, but it bothers me that it does that. The shop people wouldn't consider this as a defect since it's so minor, but minor enough to annoy a fussy tech person like me.
Does anyone else have this problem?
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Yeah, I got this problem as well! Mine is not loose just like yours, but if you press softly on the button you can feel it move before the key activates.
Then, when you put the phone away, the problem returns after 10 mins of not being used. As if the plastic material "expands" and gets jammed. It really annoys me, because the phone was very expensive for me 800USD here in Denmark! And i expect a perfect phone for that kind of money!
Have anybody got a solution to this?
I am not willing to return the phone because they are only going to send it to get repaired, and I can feel it in my gut that I will get a phone back with more errors than before lol.
And how have it developed since? Gotten worse or better?
Seballe said:
Yeah, I got this problem as well! Mine is not loose just like yours, but if you press softly on the button you can feel it move before the key activates.
Then, when you put the phone away, the problem returns after 10 mins of not being used. As if the plastic material "expands" and gets jammed. It really annoys me, because the phone was very expensive for me 800USD here in Denmark! And i expect a perfect phone for that kind of money!
Have anybody got a solution to this?
I am not willing to return the phone because they are only going to send it to get repaired, and I can feel it in my gut that I will get a phone back with more errors than before lol.
And how have it developed since? Gotten worse or better?
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Too early to tell. It's really irritating though. I resulted in downloading a software home button to use instead (to prevent it from getting any more worse). Swipe Pad and Pie Control are both good at simulating the hardware home button - no root is required either.
i just noticed a slight cracking noise on my home button as well. It is more apparent if you press towards the edges of the button, and kind of seems like a 2-stage click. annoying
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Too early to tell. It's really irritating though. I resulted in downloading a software home button to use instead (to prevent it from getting any more worse). Swipe Pad and Pie Control are both good at simulating the hardware home button - no root is required either.
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Thanks for the information! I like Pie Control best of the two!
Although, the problem wont solve itself by avoiding the button, so i think i will press it even more, just to see if the problem persists, gets worse or fixes itself. In my experience the button has gotten worse over the past few days. The shop wont take the phone back because they label it as "self fault" (dont know the english term), they think I am the problem and have not taken care of my phone. This is ridiculous! I have now sent at mail to Samsung Denmark to see if they can help me!
RTbar said:
i just noticed a slight cracking noise on my home button as well. It is more apparent if you press towards the edges of the button, and kind of seems like a 2-stage click. annoying
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This describes my experience as well!
I have tried using a small tool to "push" the button around in its socket, but to no avail, it's still the same problem. This is really getting on my nerve!!
Seballe said:
Thanks for the information! I like Pie Control best of the two!
Although, the problem wont solve itself by avoiding the button, so i think i will press it even more, just to see if the problem persists, gets worse or fixes itself. In my experience the button has gotten worse over the past few days. The shop wont take the phone back because they label it as "self fault" (dont know the english term), they think I am the problem and have not taken care of my phone. This is ridiculous! I have now sent at mail to Samsung Denmark to see if they can help me!
This describes my experience as well!
I have tried using a small tool to "push" the button around in its socket, but to no avail, it's still the same problem. This is really getting on my nerve!!
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Let me know how you get on with the button and Samsung support. Really interested to know what the outcome is.
Dark5tar said:
Let me know how you get on with the button and Samsung support. Really interested to know what the outcome is.
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I've got something very similar with mine. It feels slightly loose and not the solid feel it had when I first got the phone. I'm interested in how you get on too.
Mine moves slightly which is expected, but no cracking sounds and feels solid
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My home button does the same thing. Although I think it started after I tripped and dropped it at the top of a staircase and it bounced off every stair all the way down *facepalm*
+1
Power button is wonky too.
I'm really unimpressed by the overall build quality of this phone - especially for its price.
Oh well. "First World Problems"
My home button feels absolutely fine, on the other hand, my power button feels sticky and spongey when I press it, still works fine though.
Nothing like my Galaxy Note 2 which clicks when pressed.
Mine started "clicking" few days ago. It drives me mental when trying to navigate through at night.

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