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Screen responding without touching it

Does anyone else have their screen respond without touching it?
I've noticed this in go sms. On the conversation list, the last one on the screen is sometimes pressed without me touching it. I will press back and it just goes back into it.
I recently noticed in web browsing too where the screen would refresh on its own. I clued in that the refresh button is on the bottom of the screen.
Seems like the bottom maybe 2 cm of the screen sometimes responds on its own.
Is there any app that I can see where the screen is being pressed?

Settings, Developer options, Show Touches
That will visually show you where any screen touches are occurring. The screen is a bit sensitive for me sometimes, but I haven't seen anything crazy yet.
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Cicatrize said:
Settings, Developer options, Show Touches
That will visually show you where any screen touches are occurring. The screen is a bit sensitive for me sometimes, but I haven't seen anything crazy yet.
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I wish you could extend the amount of times those dots stay on the screen for.

Yeah it's unfortunately a little basic. Maybe something on the play store that could do the same thing but also have some customization?
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I have enabled it in the mean time anyway.
Is anyone else experiencing this?

Same here. Sometimes it happens to me. I would say one of 50 touches it'll react even without me pressing finger on a scren.

I definitely know what you're referring to, and it does seem to happen only on the bottom of the screen. Sometimes I'll trigger the screen if my finger is close but not touching it.
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artisticcheese said:
Same here. Sometimes it happens to me. I would say one of 50 touches it'll react even without me pressing finger on a scren.
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Where is the press on your screen? Also the bottom?
Cicatrize said:
I definitely know what you're referring to, and it does seem to happen only on the bottom of the screen. Sometimes I'll trigger the screen if my finger is close but not touching it.
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The thing that bothered me today is that i was trying to press a button in the top left corner and the bottom link kept being pressed so I have to hit back and I was trying to beat the bottom press but I couldnt lol
I dont think there was any moisture on that part of the screen either

Yep, but not on this phone yet...
I say not yet because it's happened to me on almost every one of my touch screen phones. It seems to happen to me when the air is dry and I bet it has to do with there being more static electricity around. On those days when you're shocking everything you touch, those are the days when my phones seem to act up. It happened on my G1, my vibrant, Droid1, Droidx, and two of my bionics. All of the problems went away although on my 1st bionic it was really bad and almost completely unusable. The next day it was back to normal. Maybe it's just gremlins.

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it happens if/when you use a DIFFERENT charger for the phone. you should be using the charger that comes with the phone. If you use a different charger (from a G1 or from a razr or something), then the screen tends to mess up, even when off the charger.

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it happens if/when you use a DIFFERENT charger for the phone. you should be using the charger that comes with the phone. If you use a different charger (from a G1 or from a razr or something), then the screen tends to mess up, even when off the charger.
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Please explain what this has to do with the charger

So just had this happed today with the "show touches" on and I did not see any touches.
I am wondering if this is a manufacturer defect now

Mine does that also, specially when I'm in the car sometimes it just randomly unlocks and I go wtf!
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browniegirl said:
Mine does that also, specially when I'm in the car sometimes it just randomly unlocks and I go wtf!
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Is yours also happening towards the bottom of the screen?

For those of you with this problem, try pulling the battery out for a minute or two and also try touching something metal if you can. You know to discharge any static built up. (Worth a shot right) When I had this problem on my Sensation everyone was reporting that it was the charger they were using. I don't know if that was correct because the problem went away even though I was still using two different chargers. One charger was for the GNEX (same as GS3) and the other was the HTC charger. I really think it has to do with static electricity build up. If you think about the way these digitizers work it really makes sense. It seems to happen to me during spring time when it's dry and windy.

Paging Dr B said:
For those of you with this problem, try pulling the battery out for a minute or two and also try touching something metal if you can. You know to discharge any static built up. (Worth a shot right) When I had this problem on my Sensation everyone was reporting that it was the charger they were using. I don't know if that was correct because the problem went away even though I was still using two different chargers. One charger was for the GNEX (same as GS3) and the other was the HTC charger. I really think it has to do with static electricity build up. If you think about the way these digitizers work it really makes sense. It seems to happen to me during spring time when it's dry and windy.
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That is a good theory, but why would the static shock only be hitting the bottom part of the screen?

i don't know why. but i'm sure it's the charger. this happened back in the G1 days when android first came out. i did so many "experiments" with different chargers to figure out what was causing the screen to be all glitched like this. found out it was the charger. same thing happened with my vibrant, and same thing happened with my sisters sgs2.

New trick

Just found a new trick well new to me with your phone off and on a flat service swipe the screen and it tells you the time any missed calls and battery life
I thought it was a cool trick

This was the first feature I found when I got the device (which was a week and half ago now).
You really should explore the s-pen and motion settings more often

Lennyuk said:
This was the first feature I found when I got the device (which was a week and half ago now).
You really should explore the s-pen and motion settings more often
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Have you ever managed to get the screen capture motion working? I have tried many times even via the hand motion tutorial thing but it just wouldn't work for me....

zero.fx said:
Have you ever managed to get the screen capture motion working? I have tried many times even via the hand motion tutorial thing but it just wouldn't work for me....
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Worked like a charm on both galaxy s3 and now not2. You should try washing your hands before
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Don't worry about screen capture it's a pain in the ass evry time you wipe the screen it take a pic I turned it off

Update dont swipe just hover your hand over

I was being a retard didn't realise you had to touch the screen in order for it to work. Lol
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jaythenut said:
Just found a new trick well new to me with your phone off and on a flat service swipe the screen and it tells you the time any missed calls and battery life
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Doesnt work for me
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Does not work for me either.
Is there a trick to swiping? top to bottom? left to right?
Edit: Found it. It was not enabled it's the first option in settings, gestures

schiz said:
Does not work for me either.
Is there a trick to swiping? top to bottom? left to right?
Edit: Found it. It was not enabled it's the first option in settings, gestures
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Hahha. Such a simple thing and I wonder how it kept away from my eyes. Thanks working now
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zero.fx said:
Have you ever managed to get the screen capture motion working? I have tried many times even via the hand motion tutorial thing but it just wouldn't work for me....
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Are you holding your hand vertically and then sweeping it across the screen?
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Dave
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Guys your hands should be well touching on the whole screen while swipe your hand on it
Try.... enjoy
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Get your hand over from bottom to up and hold a bit over phone sensor.
Dont forget to enable first in settings
Fired From My FireDevice.

looks nice
i will try

There's a tutorial for this feature in the motion settings, you're not actually supposed to touch the screen to trigger it as it works using the proximity sensor.
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I see a few sec delay after i cover my hand over a phone and screen info , is it normal ?cause i have custom Rom. In the tutorials section when i cover my hand screen goes on without delay

Well just saw that this will turn the proximity censor on all the time which will drain the battery
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Go to motion turn on quick glance

I thought he Quick Glance was not working for me. It works more easily in the tutorials, but not IRL. When using it IRL, (especially in a bright room) I have to hover my hand over the sensor for some time to get it to activate.

Poor spen sensitivity

Hi anyone else notice spen is not as sensitive as galaxy note 2. It is very poor because when I write something lightly it does not register it and if i tap on an iconto it does not open anything. I have already replaced the phone but seem to be having the same issues.
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mine works perfect any little pressure registers .have u tried the sketch app
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There is a way to adjust the sensitivity. I'm not sure where. Google it. Pretty sure it's a screw on the S pen
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only1was said:
Hi anyone else notice spen is not as sensitive as galaxy note 2. It is very poor because when I write something lightly it does not register it and if i tap on an iconto it does not open anything. I have already replaced the phone but seem to be having the same issues.
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I have the same problem , got my Note Today. I did read this same issue 2 days ago and somebody upped a video how to do. I can't find it on XDA or you tube now, can somebody point me in the right direction please!!

marrila said:
I have the same problem , got my Note Today. I did read this same issue 2 days ago and somebody upped a video how to do. I can't find it on XDA or you tube now, can somebody point me in the right direction please!!
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I tested using my n2 pen with the n3 and its much more smoth and faster response... dunno if i should replace the unit, just got mine today

I've been playing with my N3 since yesterday configuring it like my N2. S Pen and finger response seems more sensitive than on the N2. In fact, my N2 had an area in the upper right corner that wasn't as sensitive as the rest of the display that I'm glad to be away from.

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Hi anyone else notice spen is not as sensitive as galaxy note 2. It is very poor because when I write something lightly it does not register it and if i tap on an iconto it does not open anything. I have already replaced the phone but seem to be having the same issues.
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See Display options in Settings and select last option that increases the screen sensitivity.
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See Display options in Settings and select last option that increases the screen sensitivity.
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You shouldn't need to do that. It's not for the S Pen it's for the Synaptic overlay for using your finger. That setting makes the display more sensitive when using gloves.

I have this same problem..... is yours a white pen? I have a theory it may be the white version. I have tried with different tips..same thing. I thought perhaps the tip didn't screw in far enough.

violet182 said:
I have this same problem..... is yours a white pen? I have a theory it may be the white version. I have tried with different tips..same thing. I thought perhaps the tip didn't screw in far enough.
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I have the black version and the bottom of the screen, the bottom right being the worst is really bad. You have to press over twice as hard to get it to work compared to the middle of the screen. I still have 12 days to take mine back, aside from this its a nice phone but...I have the note 2 and I really dont think this is worth 708$ LOL Im thinking I might wait for the note 4

ofsduju Newgold
here is the link to adjust the sensitivity
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violet182 said:
I have this same problem..... is yours a white pen? I have a theory it may be the white version. I have tried with different tips..same thing. I thought perhaps the tip didn't screw in far enough.
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Yes I have the white one.
1st note I've had , I love it but I've noticed that using the S PEN screen sensitivity seems to diminish and even swiping across home screens using the S PEN seems to drop frames. I tried ticking the setting which I think makes it worse. Maybe it's a faulty S PEN because every thing is fine when it's in it's slot .

It works!
Wow just tried the adjustment and it works like a charm. Just took me awhile to find a screwdriver small enough. Definitely going to try this adjustment on my other spens

violet182 said:
Wow just tried the adjustment and it works like a charm. Just took me awhile to find a screwdriver small enough. Definitely going to try this adjustment on my other spens
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Does this work on the Note 3 Stylus?

marrila said:
Does this work on the Note 3 Stylus?
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Yup! Just did it on My Note 3 spen. Perfect Now. Just make sure you try a few different settings because it turns from sensitive to more sensitive to less sensitive. ... Just test it before replacing the button.

violet182 said:
Yup! Just did it on My Note 3 spen. Perfect Now. Just make sure you try a few different settings because it turns from sensitive to more sensitive to less sensitive. ... Just test it before replacing the button.
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I was dubious because i cant see how to take the button out without it breaking?

marrila said:
I was dubious because i cant see how to take the button out without it breaking?
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I think just don't be afraid. put something thin in the ago and flick upwards and the button will just click off. Just held on by 2 pinch things on the end nearer the non pen end.

You're right I noticed same thing with note 2 pen working better. I replace my first note 3 unit but still having the same issues with the new unit.
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Adjusting the sensitivity screw is actually part of the process of calibrating the pen when you buy an Intuos.
Dropping or slapping it, however, is not. But works rather well, too. It solved it for me, anyway. (Had the same issues of low sensitivity in bottom part. Black pen.)

No I have the black 1 but same issues.
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I'd like Active Display(breathing) more if it wasn't so sensitive...

It's definitely not a battery issue, but it bothers me whenever the slightest tap sets off the clock popup. I don't think it's a case issue since I use a light-weight one (Poetic slim case). I would like to think that the context-processor responds to the disruption in the magnetic field which is why it's so sensitive. I can't test this though.....Does anyone happen to have a flip cover for the Moto X?

I use an app called uListen so I can stream YouTube videos with my screen off. I've noticed that app makes the active display go nuts.
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It acts when the phone moves simulating you picking it up. When I'm on my recliner it activates every time I move in the recliner. It does what it is meant to do I like it for checking the time and not having to activate the phone.
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Turn the phone over so the screen is facing down. Problem solved.

I love it. I pick the phone up and just swipe to wake. Then with a Nova Launcher gesture (swipe up to toggle Quick Settings) and a custom Sleep tile in the bottom right thanks to GravityBox, I've probably cut my mashing on the power button by probably 95%. I barely have to touch it anymore.

I love the active display but it does annoy me when I'm driving. I stick it in the cup holder and every time the truck moves, the screen turns on and I can see it out of the corner of my eye. And I don't know if anyone else lives in PA, but trying to avoid the potholes and inevitably hitting one keeps the screen on almost the entire time...
I also found I now pick up my Nexus 7 expecting the screen to turn on automatically

mister2quick said:
I also found I now pick up my Nexus 7 expecting the screen to turn on automatically
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Hahaha, I've done the same with my Galaxy Nexus and even my wife's Razr Maxx.
PA here too... and the potholes have become unbearable.

I really like the sensitivity... I think its great that it will pop on virtually anytime I move the phone, but not to the point of wasting my battery. I swear there have been times where I could just wave my hand over the phone and it would flick the time and lock up, but maybe it was just in my head.
I hear ya all on the Nexus 7 deal, I do the same from time to time, just expect it to turn on. Would be something easy for Google to add moving forward though.

deathsled said:
Turn the phone over so the screen is facing down. Problem solved.
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Well that just defeats the purpose of the active display
But mine is very sensitive as well. Even when there is no movement I will see it go on . Doesn't really bother me. Only when I use another phone...I end up shaking the phone to get the active display to show
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kbluhm said:
Hahaha, I've done the same with my Galaxy Nexus and even my wife's Razr Maxx.
PA here too... and the potholes have become unbearable.
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Just got back from PA. Shredded my low pro tires
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mister2quick said:
I love the active display but it does annoy me when I'm driving. I stick it in the cup holder and every time the truck moves, the screen turns on and I can see it out of the corner of my eye. And I don't know if anyone else lives in PA, but trying to avoid the potholes and inevitably hitting one keeps the screen on almost the entire time...
I also found I now pick up my Nexus 7 expecting the screen to turn on automatically
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Do you Assist app for driving? I've noticed that after I'm driving for a couple minutes the phone must turn down the active notifications as it won't turn on with little bumps. Sometimes it won't even turn on when I pick it up.
But sitting in my house, it'll turn on every time I bump it.

Cover the proximity sensor and it'll assume it's face down or in your pocket.
The proximity sensor is on ALL the time, and it is used in conjunction with the accelerometer to turn on the screen. If you don't want it to turn on in certain situations, do the above.
I cover it with my microfiber screen wiping cloth sometimes when I want it face up but without AN.

Strange S7 Edge screen sensitivity issue

The strange issue is when I'm not holding the phone (in it's cradle or sitting on my desk), the touch screen is almost dead. It takes 5-6 touches or a long press to register the touch. The strange part is when I hold the phone in my hand the sensitivity is normal (not all that sensitive but at least you can use it).
I do notice when it's out of my hands that if I touch the screen and hold anywhere with one finger and use another, It responds like normal. This makes it unbearable in the car.
I've tried the the pointer speed increase and the TSP firmware update also. But no luck.
I'm running the latest G935U rom PI3.
I've searched a lot and can't find anyone else with this same problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Just tried it on my S7 Edge and touch works well.
There's a sensor called "grip sensor/detector" in our devices. It knows when You hold Your phone and when You don't. Maybe some app on Your phone is using it and somehow messes up Your screen?
If it gets too annoying then take it back to Samsung and show them the issue. They should fix it.

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Just tried it on my S7 Edge and touch works well.
There's a sensor called "grip sensor/detector" in our devices. It knows when You hold Your phone and when You don't. Maybe some app on Your phone is using it and somehow messes up Your screen?
If it gets too annoying then take it back to Samsung and show them the issue. They should fix it.
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Thanks for your response. That makes sense. I can't seem to find anyway to turn it off or at least modify the settings.
The only apps are the ones that come with the "U" firmware.

This might sound stupid, and if it doesn't apply to you I apologise.
But are you using a screen protector? Maybe this is inhibiting the sensitivity?
Just an idea

thedarkmunk said:
This might sound stupid, and if it doesn't apply to you I apologise.
But are you using a screen protector? Maybe this is inhibiting the sensitivity?
Just an idea
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Not a stupid question. I forgot to mention it in the first post.
No screen protector of any kind.

BroncoKC said:
The strange issue is when I'm not holding the phone (in it's cradle or sitting on my desk), the touch screen is almost dead. It takes 5-6 touches or a long press to register
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I have the exact opposite problem. My screen is so sensitive that every time I pick up my phone an app on the edge of the screen opens. While holding the phone, if my palm just barely touch the screen, apps will open. I've had this phone since the first day it was released and had planned to buy a Note 7 because of my overly sensitive screen. I really like this phone, best I have ever owned but I'm really getting tired of this screen issue.
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Eddie Hicks said:
I have the exact opposite problem. My screen is so sensitive that every time I pick up my phone an app on the edge of the screen opens. While holding the phone, if my palm just barely touch the screen, apps will open. I've had this phone since the first day it was released and had planned to buy a Note 7 because of my overly sensitive screen. I really like this phone, best I have ever owned but I'm really getting tired of this screen issue.
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I read quite a few posts about that same problem. I started this thread because I hadn't seen anyone with the same issues that I'm having.
Have you tried "Pointer Speed Decrease" or the TSP firmware update. Also, have you tried one of those glass screen protectors?
Just a thought.

BroncoKC said:
I read quite a few posts about that same problem. I started this thread because I hadn't seen anyone with the same issues that I'm having.
Have you tried "Pointer Speed Decrease" or the TSP firmware update. Also, have you tried one of those glass screen protectors?
Just a thought.
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I think I remember trying that TSP thing a few months ago. I believe it doesn't work with the Verizon S7's. Changing pointer speed doesn't help. I do have a plastic film screen protector. It's hard to find a reliable glass protector which I prefer. Thanks for the suggestions anyway.