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Trouble with green line appearing on screen

Anyone got this super irritating problem where u try to touch the screen to activate a button or swipe, but only a green line appears and what u want is not done?
Input was set to TP, but trying to hit the buttons to switch between text and numeric (the top bar) results in it.
Not sure why.....anybody have any idea?
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kenkiller said:
Anyone got this super irritating problem where u try to touch the screen to activate a button or swipe, but only a green line appears and what u want is not done?
Input was set to TP, but trying to hit the buttons to switch between text and numeric (the top bar) results in it.
Not sure why.....anybody have any idea?
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I assume you're using Swype?
If so, you should really be asking those guys the question. It looks like a bug with their software.

johncmolyneux said:
I assume you're using Swype?
If so, you should really be asking those guys the question. It looks like a bug with their software.
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Nope....swype has been banished from the phone. Unless it leave remnants behind?
Besides, it isn't active, how can it cause such a problem?
It doesn't just happen at the keyboard area....it happens all over the phone/screen. Even in the Sense interface until a reset makes it go away. It comes back randomly, pretty rare, but it's still irritating.

kenkiller said:
Nope....swype has been banished from the phone. Unless it leave remnants behind?
Besides, it isn't active, how can it cause such a problem?
It doesn't just happen at the keyboard area....it happens all over the phone/screen. Even in the Sense interface until a reset makes it go away. It comes back randomly, pretty rare, but it's still irritating.
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Okay - I just assumed that because you mentioned swiping and I don't recognise the keyboard.
So you're saying that you can sometimes draw green lines over the Sense UI with your finger? If so, it's definitely a piece of software you've installed, as that's never been seen before and I'm pretty sure it would have been picked up by now.
What did you install last before this started happening? And how often does it happen?

No problem.
I guess as much, but I can't really figure out what is the problematic app. Swype would be my guess, but it has already been uninstalled.
It actually came up a few weeks ago, that was when Swype was still present. But after a reset it went away. Now I have uninstalled Swype and replaced with TP4, and it came back right during a MSN conversation.... You can imagine my frustration in having a conversation when I couldn't swipe and press buttons properly.
Just trying my luck to see if anyone has encountered similar problems.

Finally found someone with the same problem..anyone else?
http://www.mobinauts.com/topic/1098...-part-6/page__st__440__p__827050&#entry827050
Trying to find out the culprit app/cab so that it can be gone FOREVER.

OK...it definitely has something to do with the handwriting input. Appeared after a hard reset with no apps/cabs installed.
Hard to replicate, soft reset will make it go away until it decides to rear it's head again. Very infrequently I might add....another point to chalk up to HD2's list of bugs again.

kenkiller said:
OK...it definitely has something to do with the handwriting input. Appeared after a hard reset with no apps/cabs installed.
Hard to replicate, soft reset will make it go away until it decides to rear it's head again. Very infrequently I might add....another point to chalk up to HD2's list of bugs again.
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How do you enable handwriting input? I've never seen it anywhere on this phone.

johncmolyneux said:
How do you enable handwriting input? I've never seen it anywhere on this phone.
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HTC Asian ROMS have a function that allows one to write strokes to create characters. I do not suppose it works for writing alphabetic languages........

rlydiard said:
HTC Asian ROMS have a function that allows one to write strokes to create characters. I do not suppose it works for writing alphabetic languages........
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Thank you

Samsung Galaxy S trick:Change brightness with a simple swype!!!

Yes it works!
You can change the brightness from the home screen without change any option or install any application.
Press on the notification bar (not open it) and after shows up with the date, just swype left or right to adjust the brightness!!!
Here is my video on youtube to see how it works:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFABj8LvD3g

Welcome to 2010 lol. (sorry!).
I think the correct way to do it is just to hold an area on the notification bar (not swype). left is less bright, right is more bright. (at least on latest fws it works like this).

This has been known since éclair. You must have auto brightness off for it to work though.
Thanks for sharing anyway, original thread has probably been lost in the folds. I'm sure there are plenty of new sgs users on here all the time. It is still one of the best smartphones on the market today, and now it's dirt cheap.
Sent from my GT - I9000M running Darky's 9.4 w/ DamianGTO's Ultimate Kernel using XDA Premium App.

jimking said:
Yes it works!
You can change the brightness from the home screen without change any option or install any application.
Press on the notification bar (not open it) and after shows up with the date, just swype left or right to adjust the brightness!!!
Here is my video on youtube to see how it works:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFABj8LvD3g
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jimking said:
Yes it works!
You can change the brightness from the home screen without change any option or install any application.
Press on the notification bar (not open it) and after shows up with the date, just swype left or right to adjust the brightness!!!
Here is my video on youtube to see how it works:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFABj8LvD3g
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This is a neat trick buddy. Not a life saver , but sure is a time saver. Thanks again.

Lol still new things after half a year having the phone

cba1986 said:
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Look man. Maybe is an old trick but for some new users might also be something useful!!
So there is no need all this irony....

Although i agree that it might be handy for new users... There is always room for irony or as in this case sarcasm i believe. I rated this find a single facepalm.

I had the phone for one week and didn't knew about this...thanks for sharing!

Had this phone from january and did not knew about this...i am embaressed.

jimking said:
Look man. Maybe is an old trick but for some new users might also be something useful!!
So there is no need all this irony....
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Its not a hidden trick or anything. Its even documented in the user manual.

When the notification bar is in the landscape mode you can swipe it more brighter
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

It only works with 2.1 I believe. One of those tricks lost with the updates.

devonblue4u said:
It only works with 2.1 I believe. One of those tricks lost with the updates.
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It works on 2.3.3 JVK

pouetmimi said:
It works on 2.3.3 JVK
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Confirmed, it works

Indeed. More brighter
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA Premium App

Thanks for this useful tip
Works on JVQ

Nexus 7 Auto Rotation stopped responding

Not sure what's happened, but the Auto Rotate functionality on my Nexus 7 doesn't seem to be responding anymore?
I have Nova Launcher Prime installed, auto rotate enabled everywhere I can find. It had been working perfectly, and I'm not really sure why nothing is rotating.
It seems to be getting stuck in whatever view it's currently in. I started up Transformers to see if the screen would rotate, it did because it was forced to, but then I quit the movie and my Nexus was stuck in landscape mode.
The only way I can seem to get it back to portrait mode it by making it go to sleep and then unlocking it. I've already powered it off and on to see if that would make a difference, but no luck yet.
I've owned Android devices for 2+ years now, and I've never seen this happen before... Ideas?
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Sorry for the smudged screen, but here's another picture doing an accelerometer test, and the little ball was stuck at the top

Did you try default launcher? If not try that.
Another suggestion is uninstalling Nova Launcher Prime, and reinstalling.

His problem is happening everywhere, not just the homescreen, so messing with the launcher won't fix it.
Nick: This thread might help (seems like it might or might not work).
http://androidforums.com/nexus-7/594159-new-n7-wonky-accelerometer.html
Btw, you probably don't need to turn on the flash when taking pictures of your screen. Turning it off would probably result in clearer pictures.

Mine had the problem from the start and various things I try sort it out temporarily but don't fix it.
You're problem could be reversed if it was ok to start with, something might have knocked the gyro off somehow?
Might be worth backing up and doing a factory reset?

Thanks for the suggestions everyone, but it doesn't seem to have solved the issue...
I tried uninstalling and re-installing Nova Launcher - No change
I tried to calibrate using that Compass app - No change
I then tried to do a factory reset - No change
My baseline app for testing ATM is Hyper Jump, and the little dude just goes flying off constantly to the right, and I have absolutely no control of him

Did you accidentally lock your orientation in the notification bar? It's the icon to the left of the settings button.
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RoidPusher said:
Did you accidentally lock your orientation in the notification bar? It's the icon to the left of the settings button.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
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Double and triple checked all of my settings - photos posted above showing settings. Everything appears to be right.
Here's a clip of the game Hyper Jump on my Nexus

AZImmortal said:
His problem is happening everywhere, not just the homescreen, so messing with the launcher won't fix it.
Nick: This thread might help (seems like it might or might not work).
Btw, you probably don't need to turn on the flash when taking pictures of your screen. Turning it off would probably result in clearer pictures.
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I see see, that makes more sense.
Seems like a hardware issue then, best to give Google or Asus a call?

O29C said:
I see see, that makes more sense.
Seems like a hardware issue then, best to give Google or Asus a call?
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I'm gonna be heading to Futureshop after work today and see about an exchange / refund. This'll be the 2nd one I've returned
Hopefully Futureshop got some in stock

NickDblU said:
I'm gonna be heading to Futureshop after work today and see about an exchange / refund. This'll be the 2nd one I've returned
Hopefully Futureshop got some in stock
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http://www.droid-life.com/2012/07/17/yes-the-nexus-7-has-auto-rotate-just-not-from-the-home-screen/

Try reimaging with stock 4.1?

Hi,
I was having the same problem. I first tried the compass app and went through the calibration and it was the same. I then did a complete erase. Still the same. I was resigned to sending it back, but was reluctant too as I'd bought it in an airport in the UK and I'm sure it would've taken some time and there would be some hoops to jump through. I then went into Youtube and started to rotate the device around quite aggressively and found if it was upsound down and I shook it, it changed to landscape / portrait. I then tried the compass app again, went through the calibration and hey presto - it worked!!!!!! :laugh::laugh: Don't know if the compass app fixed it or if shaking it agressively did the trick.
It now changes seemlessly from portrait to landscape and vice versa. If you're used to an iPad or iPhone you might have to wait a fraction of a second longer for it to work.

mclarenpaul said:
Hi,
I was having the same problem. I first tried the compass app and went through the calibration and it was the same. I then did a complete erase. Still the same. I was resigned to sending it back, but was reluctant too as I'd bought it in an airport in the UK and I'm sure it would've taken some time and there would be some hoops to jump through. I then went into Youtube and started to rotate the device around quite aggressively and found if it was upsound down and I shook it, it changed to landscape / portrait. I then tried the compass app again, went through the calibration and hey presto - it worked!!!!!! :laugh::laugh: Don't know if the compass app fixed it or if shaking it agressively did the trick.
It now changes seemlessly from portrait to landscape and vice versa. If you're used to an iPad or iPhone you might have to wait a fraction of a second longer for it to work.
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Hi..
Or problem is here? code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=58349

Center zone of the touchscreen is dead to finger. MOST WEIRD WORKAROUND EVER.

I have a new Galaxy Note 4 instantly updated to Lollipop 5.0.1 and the very center zone of the screen is literally dead to finger touch, the right edge of the screen is dead too I have some register: (I did reboot, soft reset and hard reset already, didnt work)
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Now comes the weirdest thing ever (or maybe its common, I am not expert), but when I place a finger in the edge of the phone (not even the screen edge, just over the metallic edge, like just grabing the phone with one hand), the center zone of the touchscreen works fine and the problem is solved, but the right edge is still with problems, and it is not solved with this strange "finger in the edge" workaround, look :
(If I place other finger in the screen instead of the metallic edge, it solves the problem too)
This is a new phone, is this a issue easily solved and common ?? or I should just change the phone using the warranty ???? Help please, this is a new phone should I ask for another new one without this issues ?

please someone help me with the giant pictures, I messed up that

Definitely a bad screen.
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.NetRolller 3D said:
Definitely a bad screen.
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thank you very much for your response !! thats means I should use the warranty to a new phone right ???

Have you tried resetting the screen calibration in the service menu?
Sent from my SM-N910F

JagDave said:
Have you tried resetting the screen calibration in the service menu?
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i dont know what it is that screen calibration, googled it and is not so clear about it, I am in lollipop now

Dial *#2663# and select TSP FW update (general).
Hope this fixes it for you.
Sent from my SM-N910F

JagDave said:
Dial *#2663# and select TSP FW update (general).
Hope this fixes it for you.
Sent from my SM-N910F
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UNREAL !!!!! that fixed this problem for me !!! CANT BELIEVE IT
I tought your solution was for rooted phones with custom OS, unbelievable
THANK YOU !!!!!
Do you have (or someone) some kind of insight about this problem ?? what cause it ? this could happen again ?

The only time I have seen this happen, is when the wrong recovery has been flashed after rooting.
Maybe an OTA update caused the problem.
Sent from my SM-N910F

JagDave said:
The only time I have seen this happen, is when the wrong recovery has been flashed after rooting.
Maybe an OTA update caused the problem.
Sent from my SM-N910F
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Just purchased the phone was with KitKat and I updated to Lollipop first day via OTA, maybe that caused the problem (but I think everyone did that, why me? bad luck xD)

JagDave said:
Dial *#2663# and select TSP FW update (general).
Hope this fixes it for you.
Sent from my SM-N910F
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Did the upgrade to Marshmallow a couple of weeks ago on my Optus SM-910G (build number MMB29M.N910GDTU1DPF4), and ever since the whole bottom of the screen was nearly useless, requiring multiple presses to get keys registered, Swype was useless, stock keyboard pretty useless, but with the s-pen, it was perfect. When I opened an s-note action memo and zig zagged from top to bottom of screen (by finger) without taking my finger off the screen, I found two dead areas, 1/3 down top left where it didn't really harm much, and a big big zone on the bottom about 10mm high and nearly the whole bottom section where it required multiple swipes across to get some of the area "drawn" on. I tried a factory reset with no improvement at all (except battery life LOL).
Just found this TSP tip today on another forum, gave it a shot, and yay, screen perfect again! Thanks XDA (the tip ending up on androidcentral in an S6 thread where my googling about Note 4 touch screen problems took me for some reason).

Navbar area unresponsive. Help?

So I just purchased a Nexus 4 that was SUPPOSEDLY in mint condition off of eBay. I knew something was wrong because it was only 20$. And I was right.
The device's navbar is dead. The whole spot where it's supposed to be doesn't respond to touch. Rotated or immersive, it just won't do a thing when touched. I have crDroid running on it, and no kernels flashed yet. I tried disabling the navbar all together and it's still not responding on that one area.
Question is: how can I fix this? I ordered a replacement digitizer in case I gotta fix it myself if it comes to that but I really don't want to open this up. Anything I can flash or something?

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ze7zez said:
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How does this work work exactly? Would it shrink my already tiny phone screen?

savagevegeta said:
How does this work work exactly? Would it shrink my already tiny phone screen?
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Use the Screen Touch Test and show clearly what areas of the screen you have inactive.
Make Screenshot ([Vol -] + [Power]) and upload here.
I will see and evaluate what will be the best solution for you.
There are different ways.

ze7zez said:
Use the Screen Touch Test and show clearly what areas of the screen you have inactive.
Make Screenshot ([Vol -] + [Power]) and upload here.
I will see and evaluate what will be the best solution for you.
There are different ways.
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It's ONLY the navbar area that isn't working. I just tested that now, and here are my results.

ze7zez said:
Use the Screen Touch Test and show clearly what areas of the screen you have inactive.
Make Screenshot ([Vol -] + [Power]) and upload here.
I will see and evaluate what will be the best solution for you.
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Basically I was able to color everywhere else except that white bar in the bottom.

savagevegeta said:
It's ONLY the navbar area that isn't working. I just tested that now, and here are my results.
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You have the same problem as on one of my N4.
Start by reading the thread:
Navigation buttons with an inactive touch pad at the bottom of the screen
The second method is described in brief in these posts #60 and #77
The third method is to increase the size of the display in the settings.
You can use all three methods at the same time.
You must experiment yourself.
I wrote a lot about it in this forum. Look for.
Good luck.
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Change the title of your thread because it is misleading.

ze7zez said:
You have the same problem as on one of my N4.
Start by reading the thread:
Navigation buttons with an inactive touch pad at the bottom of the screen
The second method is described in brief in these posts #60 and #77
The third method is to increase the size of the display in the settings.
You can use all three methods at the same time.
You must experiment yourself.
I wrote a lot about it in this forum. Look for.
Good luck.
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Change the title of your thread because it is misleading.
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Alright, I'll change it. Also, does this touch problem get any worse though? Like, does this deadzone spread out?

savagevegeta said:
Alright, I'll change it. Also, does this touch problem get any worse though? Like, does this deadzone spread out?
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I have not read about it spreading.
This is a common disadvantage, not just in Nexus.
I have the same in the second N4 and HTC Sensation, but in the center of the screen.
I bought cheap for tests.
Now I sit down to my favorite Planescape Torment, which is now more than twice as cheap in the store, so I bought it.
https://youtu.be/G2wXLCIpFRg

ze7zez said:
I have not read about it spreading.
This is a common disadvantage, not just in Nexus.
I have the same in the second N4 and HTC Sensation, but in the center of the screen.
I bought cheap for tests.
Now I sit down to my favorite Planescape Torment, which is now more than twice as cheap in the store, so I bought it.
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Would you say a Nexus in this condition is still DD worthy? Because I am a bit worried that it will spread soon, as I'm going to get service on it soon. The guy on eBay isn't answering either so I knew that it was final there and then. Also, what ROMs would you recommend and kernels for a device like this?