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Ok i noticed when the phone is locked, any press of any key on the front activates the screen light, now when the phone is in my pocket will thid be happening all the time, or will the proximity sensor stop the light from activating?
jrvenge said:
Ok i noticed when the phone is locked, any press of any key on the front activates the screen light, now when the phone is in my pocket will thid be happening all the time, or will the proximity sensor stop the light from activating?
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It will activate anytime a button is pressed.
Yeah thats what i said already, but you didnt answer the question about the proximity sensor?
I think he did....
The light will activate when a button is pressed even when in your pocket.
jrvenge said:
Ok i noticed when the phone is locked, any press of any key on the front activates the screen light, now when the phone is in my pocket will thid be happening all the time, or will the proximity sensor stop the light from activating?
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As far as i know, the proximity sensor only works when being on the phone and not when device is using other apps or is locked....
The proximity sensor will only turn off the screen/backlight when you are in a call. It will not turn off the screen/backlight if any buttons are pressed while keylocked in your pocket.
thats just lame!
No it's actually not that lame. Proximity sensor that's always on will be draining your battery.
No so much as pressing the bloody backlight every 2 mins, will need a fix for that, crap.
I think its a nice idea. Im very sure the proximity sensor doesnt drain that much power so you can use it to manage the backlight when in pocket.
on the one hand it would be nice to use that sensor to keep the backlight off while in pocket, but I can't really say I had that problem. When I put my HD2 in the pouch it only turned on the backlight when I pressed the buttons. I can't say it happened while it was in my pocket, every time I took it out of my pocket the backlight was off.
Just cus it was off when you took it out, dont mean you were not activating it on occasions, you cant see it can you?
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Just cus it was off when you took it out, dont mean you were not activating it on occasions, you cant see it can you?
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with your attitude i`ll be suprised if people keep answering you.
jrvenge said:
No so much as pressing the bloody backlight every 2 mins, will need a fix for that, crap.
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I don't know what you're doing pressing things in your pocket for every 2 minutes, but I suspect that if you get caught doing it in public you'll risk getting arrested.
If it's such a world-shaking problem, write a program to do it yourself, it should be pretty simple. Chop chop.
mr_ray said:
i don't know what you're doing pressing things in your pocket for every 2 minutes, but i suspect that if you get caught doing it in public you'll risk getting arrested.
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ha!ha!
sharpey said:
with your attitude i`ll be suprised if people keep answering you.
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ha!ha!
Unhelpful but amusing...
I am surprised that you are pressing the buttons all the time in your pocket. If the phone is locked (ie press the hang up key once) the screen goes off, and if I touch the screen it doesn't come back on. I have to press a button. Those need a little press to them, so surely not something your leg is doing when the phone is in your pocket. Unless you wear skin tight jeans or something...
3D witch hunt started, forget it....
Yeah, I don't know what their problem is with this question.
It is very easy for the buttons to be pressed while the phone is in your pocket, especially when it is held tightly in the leather case -- any depression along the case will press buttons that are already tightly packed inside the case. This can happen without your hands coming close to your pocket -- it can happen just from the phone shifting in your pocket while you sit up or down, or from your pocket bumping up against a wall or piece of furniture.
There also seems to be a problem with the backlight not turning off automatically until the PIN is entered. So if you accidentally press any button, such as by sitting down and shifting the phone in your pocket, the phone's backlight will stay on forever until you either press the power button or enter the PIN.
Until this issue is fixed, the HD2 is basically useless as a phone for me -- battery life is 4-5 hours max.
Just dicks i guess, obviously their opinion is a better one.
I've had a problem with my E900 since I got it with regards to the screen. I was hoping Mango might fix it but it doesn't seem to have.
Sometimes if I press the power button the screen backlight comes on (i.e. screen goes from off state to powered) but there is nothing on the screen. No amount of button pressing will cause the screen to show anything.
If this happens I have to turn the device off again (backlight then goes off) and try again. Sometimes it can take 2-3 times before it turns on successfully with the lock screen.
I also have this if an incoming call attempts to wake the phone and also alarms too.
Does anyone else have this issue?
I confirm this one popping sometimes. Not that often that it becomes annoying, but nevertheless.
Did you find a solution to this problem? I am experiencing it too and it is very annoying!
I've recently inherited one as well (E900 that is).
The one I have has been dropped, the backlight powers, but no drawing on the screen.
I've disassembled and re plugged everything (bugger stripping down!) but still no luck. I've done a VolUp+Down+Cam+power hard reset, and when I plug into PC Zune says setup needs completing (so it has reformatted) but still no luck.
I cant see anything fried, and no damaged ribbons as far as I can see, any ideas?
I sold the phone a while ago, and never solved the problem. I think it's a firmware issue.
PaulMdx said:
I've had a problem with my E900 since I got it with regards to the screen. I was hoping Mango might fix it but it doesn't seem to have.
Sometimes if I press the power button the screen backlight comes on (i.e. screen goes from off state to powered) but there is nothing on the screen. No amount of button pressing will cause the screen to show anything.
If this happens I have to turn the device off again (backlight then goes off) and try again. Sometimes it can take 2-3 times before it turns on successfully with the lock screen.
I also have this if an incoming call attempts to wake the phone and also alarms too.
Does anyone else have this issue?
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hi.
What do you mean "somethimes if I press power button"?
Is it pressed with purpose to lock the phone, press it to turn off phone (background slider shows to power off - on Mango and beyond version) or press it accidentally?
Cheers.
So, I did a phone reset. Unfortunately the issue is still present!
Sometimes when I press the power button to unlock the phone the screen is lit, but stays blank i.e. no lockscreen wallpaper, no nothing. The same happens sometimes when I get a phone call - the phone rings and vibrates, the screen is lit but stays blank.
When this happens I have to press the power button to put the phone into sleep mode and press it again to wake it up.
What I found is, when the issue occurs the screen is actually responsive. For example I can slid up and unlock the phone then I hear the unlock "pop" sound. It's just that nothing is drawn on it!
I was wondering if anyone else experienced the same behavior and found a resolution. Also I am not sure if this is a software or a hardware problem. If I could confirm it was a hardware problem I would call LG and have the phone repaired or replaced.
i have exactly the same issue as you, it gets really annoying.
i heard from someone online that the only way to resolve it is to replace the motherboard
billybrown said:
i have exactly the same issue as you, it gets really annoying.
i heard from someone online that the only way to resolve it is to replace the motherboard
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I am pretty certain this is a hardware issue. I am calling LG tomorrow and hopefully they'll take the phone for repair/replacement.
I sent my phone for repair. Today I got it back, and guess what?!
The issue is still present! It seems, they "couldn't reproduce" or something.
What should I do now?
EDIT: If anyone is interested, here is a video I just captured which clearly demonstrates the problem. http://youtu.be/38kF9RYs_bU
I'm sending the phone back for repair tomorrow with this video attached.
Hey, might not be an issue at all, but in the video, I saw that the two times you were able to get it to go blank you had your finger on or near the proximity sensor. I wonder if there is something that could be the trigger.
Just wondering if you can duplicated it or cause it only when you have the proximity sensor blocked, or if it truely is random.
You are right, it might has something to do with the proximity/light sensor.
On the other hand, this issue occurs even on incoming calls when the phone is placed on a table, screen up and nothing around the sensor.
Today, I visited my local carrier shop and left the phone for repair again. They told me, since this is a second claim they'll run it through the process faster, so I expect to get it back next week.
Will post an update.
UPDATE: My phone was replaced. Yesterday I got a brand new unit, yeah! It was stock wp 7.0. I plugged in my sim and used the phone the whole day, no sign of blank screen issues. Last nigh I installed all the updates (total 5 I think) up to OS 7.10.8107.79, FW 1.0.16.10. Guess what?! Same issue!
I am crushed
I have a s7 att with all latest firmware and updates. When I'm in a call using bluetooth and I press the power button to turn the display off so I can slide it into my pocket. The display goes black then wakes again after about 3 seconds. Tried a factory reset, reboots and general troubleshooting. Even smart stay and proximity sensor. Even changed my case in case something was triggering it...
Any assistance?
crapymonkey said:
I have a s7 att with all latest firmware and updates. When I'm in a call using bluetooth and I press the power button to turn the display off so I can slide it into my pocket. The display goes black then wakes again after about 3 seconds. Tried a factory reset, reboots and general troubleshooting. Even smart stay and proximity sensor. Even changed my case in case something was triggering it...
Any assistance?
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The only work around I have found is to hit the home button, or leave the call app in any way, then lock the screen.
This is SUPER annoying!!!
elijahblake said:
The only work around I have found is to hit the home button, or leave the call app in any way, then lock the screen.
This is SUPER annoying!!!
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I know, I'm one to talk on my bluetooth to someone for hours while my phones in my pocket. But lately I have to be careful because I hang up or mute ect... my phone from bumping my pocket.
crapymonkey said:
I know, I'm one to talk on my bluetooth to someone for hours while my phones in my pocket. But lately I have to be careful because I hang up or mute ect... my phone from bumping my pocket.
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One other thing that has helped was to turn on Keep Screen Turned Off under Settings>Display...
This bug still sucks and needs to be fixed though
I do that, i can litterly press the power button and screen will go black. Then a few seconds later its back on.
elijahblake said:
One other thing that has helped was to turn on Keep Screen Turned Off under Settings>Display...
This bug still sucks and needs to be fixed though
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I have a problem with my S8. After locking my phone it randomly vibrates and turns screen back on asking to unlock (enter passcode or scan fingerprint). Sometimes this happens right after locking and other times after 5 seconds when my phone is already placed on the table. When I unlock the phone there is no notification. I can't seem to find out whats causing this. This is not always (but most of the time) happening though, its really random.
Checked internet. Checked Reddit. No apps enabled in accessibility. Smart Alert disabled.
Its driving me nuts, please help out.
EDIT: When removing passcode the phone unlocks itself to the lockscreen. Just happened after 15 seconds when laying flat on the table. Should I leave my house??? haha
EDIT2: Seems like the homebutton is registering presses. When 'Unlock with homebutton' is on it go's straight to the homescreen when above happens and when its off it turns on and just shows lockscreen. Really strange..
Seems you got faulty unit, ask to return.
kornelius1982 said:
Seems you got faulty unit, ask to return.
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Don't think so because it only happens when the phone is locked. When the phone is unlocked it behaves normal..
Thanks for the suggestion though
Reflxxx said:
Don't think so because it only happens when the phone is locked. When the phone is unlocked it behaves normal..
Thanks for the suggestion though
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Actually, this is a HUGE issue IMO and abnormal behavior of the phone, which is subjet to return.
You should be straightforward in your decision or get used to the issue.
kornelius1982 said:
Actually, this is a HUGE issue IMO and abnormal behavior of the phone, which is subjet to return.
You should be straightforward in your decision or get used to the issue.
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I'm tryning to say that I don't think this is a hardware issue because than it would be all the time, must be software related but can't seem to find out whats causing this.
kornelius1982 said:
Actually, this is a HUGE issue IMO and abnormal behavior of the phone, which is subjet to return.
You should be straightforward in your decision or get used to the issue.
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F*CK, I think I found it. I disabled AOD, with it enabled I don't seem to have this issue.. :/
S8 Unlock problem
Im having the same problem. I unlock using the pressure sensitive home button. After locking and unlocking 3 to 4 times the home button does not respond "only on the aod screen". Then suddenly it unlocks and when I lock the screen again the phone vibrates and unlocks the screen itself
Plz help me out
I'm having the same problem. Sensitivity changes randomly. Sometimes it doesn't seem to recognize presses and sometimes it recognizes them even when I'm not touching that area. All this happens when screen is locked. AOD disabled. Sensitivity to 2 (close to very sensitive)
I have the same issue .. AOD and the rest are off! Case was taken off also. What's going on !? I don't now what to do with this... ? Mayby the best option is to change it for iphone? ;((((
Having exactly the same, however samsung technician was unable to replicate it for a whole day and they sent it back to me without any repair... Swap is also not an option as samsung will test phone on their side anyway and in case it's "good" they will send back same unit.
Issue is really random and sometimes it doesn't occure for over an hour. Then it starts vibrating and waking up after touching screen in top or middle area couple of times (screen off, AOD off, no case, no screen protector), multiple vibrations after pressing "home" button or delayed vibration.
Other reports are on reddit (pm me for link) or different xda thread forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/help/hard-press-home-issue-t3597004/page4
Anyone able to record his issue to compare with others?
Same problem here....the hard press home button don't work sometimes and vibrate 3 or 4 time after press the button. I think is hardware problem, i have reflash the firmware with odin but no lock.
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Samsung reflashed and calibrated screen on my S8 and its still the same.
Ollve said:
Samsung reflashed and calibrated screen on my S8 and its still the same.
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Did you send the phone to Samsung assistance? And does the same problem? [emoji21]
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I went to Samsung Premium Service and left my S8 (Exynos one) for 2 working days.
Sometimes when I press home button it vibrates once or with significant delay and then when you touch screen anywhere else (top, middle, edges) it vibrates again and wakes screen up. It looks like it cannot register/release pressure sensor correctly. Since they were not able to replicate this error they decided not to touch hardware at all, therefore just reflashed it and calibrated.
I'm getting this 2 or 3 times this every 15min, but it's hard to record, because when I start recording it's already working properly... Have you managed to record your issue to compare with other users having similar symptoms?
The same problem with my phone....unfortunately i don't have any record of issue. I think is a touchscreen problem
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My pressure sensitive home button has a mind of its own like it works or sometimes doesn't register as a press then sometimes when I try press harder or softer it goes mad and registers lots of presses. Sometimes it just works properly though. Should I return it quick or is it just normal if the screen has to be cleaned or something?
I have same problem, i owe factory unlocked s8 created for caucasus region. my home button makes me crazy, even now when i was writing this, just picked my s8, i pressed hard on home button, on the screen off (I've enabled always on display) and no kind of vibration, than touched back button and it vibrated. So sometimes it vibrates 3-4 times when i hard press only one time, sometimes it's giving me very late vibration, sometimes i also think that i get notification and nothing is there. yesterday it gave me two vibration, during facebook scroll. i'm a big fan of samsung but, this s8 has too many hidden problems, bugs and luggs.
isn't it possible guys that in the next software update it will be solved?
Same problem here. I think there is another thread with this issue btw?
It could very well be a widespread issue but a lot of people might not even be aware of it because not everybody's using hard press preferring other ways to unlock/wake the phone.
Same problem
th.android said:
Same problem here. I think there is another thread with this issue btw?
It could very well be a widespread issue but a lot of people might not even be aware of it because not everybody's using hard press preferring other ways to unlock/wake the phone.
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Me too ,its happend just wgen the phone is locked, when i hard press home button sometimes it gave me little vibration and when relased the correct vibration or other times it gave me 4 vibration.
It could be software broblem because when the phone is unlocked doesent happend and
too many people here have this problem
U won't find out when it will miss vibration or any other bug or lugg. I'm testing and testing, even i pushing home button half an hour without resting and there were no kind of bug. I think that, than when there is no too much free ram and also when phone is hot, also U have many apps minimized and u lock the screen. And at once u push hard on home button. It will fail vibration and if you observe during screen unlock, animation will stuck. It's opening bit-by-bit. Looks like very low FPS. So this 3d touch failure makes phone work luggy.
P.S. sometimes phone is cold, with much free ram and same happens((.
Also when phone is locked for long time. When you press hard on home button on screen off (with always on display) it will miss the first pushing.
Sometimes if it fails vibration, it continues doing this for minutes, even phone restart will not solve the problem.
There is something wrong. This phone has ram managment problem, there is something strange. This device is a real rocket but it isn't well optimized.
I hope Samsung will fix this bugs in the next software update, otherwise i think i will go to iOS. Just i need smooth animations, smooth app open/close, without stucking. Without luggy, without bugs.
Whith this problems this really fantastic devise is nothing.
P.S. i'm a big fan of samsung. Have had many iphone, and thinking to return there.
Sorry for my english.
Hey everyone,
I got a nexus 2 days ago and I love the phone! But theres this annoying problem when the screen is off. When I come to turn it on by the power button it wont turn on at all I know the phone is running but whenever i press the button to turn the screen on it wont come on at all I have to keep pressing the power button numerous of times to get it working and I can feel the phone vibrating when i keep pressing the power button so I obviously know that the phone is working not shut down. Is there anyway to fix that because its quite annoying I got the phone just recently and there hasn't been any problems with it everything works great its just THAT problem I want to resolve.
Oh yeah this issue only occurs at random moments.
Thanks!
Try setting the fingerprint screen lock and see if scanning your fingerprint turns on the screen as a by pass. Not sure what could cause such issue hopefully just some faulty software.
Exodusche said:
Try setting the fingerprint screen lock and see if scanning your fingerprint turns on the screen as a by pass. Not sure what could cause such issue hopefully just some faulty software.
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I have fingerprint enabled, that doesn't work either.
have you by any chance disabled your nav bar? also what is the android version?
RØ35 said:
have you by any chance disabled your nav bar? also what is the android version?
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It turns out it was a display problem. I returned the device back to the people who i bought it from and waiting to get a replacement.