Sticky home button - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Just today my home button started getting sticky. it clicks two times instead of one. Has anyone experiwnced similar issues with their s4?
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Maybe it got dirty with something sticky you held before using the phone Try cleaning it and see if it still happens.

Mine has gone sticky as well. It only registers one click, but it needs more force to push in, and it gives with an audible clicky noise. It also feels slow in the 'release'. Considering getting it fixed.

started happening to me yesterday (14 days of use), and the home button is also sticky, but only on the left side. if I press the button in the center or on the right side, the click is normal. pressing on left side I can feel 2 levels on the click.
any way to fix this? feels like broken.

Nobody?

Mine started to get sticky too. I think it has something to do with the microUSB port. Try inserting the microUSB cable and shifting the port up and down.

Sticking Home Button
i have this issue as well, sent mine to service center, hope they fix it or replace the unit.
I think it is a design issue, we users might have pressed it harder than usual, which tear up something that holds the home button (Since it is elongated) on both ends. and if you notice, it is no longer protruding (a litttle), it is aligned with the screen.
I think in the long run, more users will report this issue, i had mine for only just 2 weeks, variant GT-9505 black

By any chance any of you have installed pxxxtube? LMFAO

Sticky Button = Replaced screen
hi guys,
sent mine into Samsung Service center, and although i complain of a wobbly home button, they have replace the LCD, since according them the two are connected.

I had the same issue and was able to fix it by doing the following. Put a small amount of water on your fingertip and rub the home button and surrounding areas with it (you may want to do this with phone off). Use the corner of a piece of paper and go around the home button, in between the gap. This soaks up the excess water and cleans the gap. I think what happens is that we get something sticky in there, like juice or soda.

Rikuumi said:
Just today my home button started getting sticky. it clicks two times instead of one. Has anyone experiwnced similar issues with their s4?
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just put some water on it and a bit of alchol.

i also having home button issue on i9505
if i press the left side of the home button it makes a loud clicks noise and then it works.
it feels like the spring or something is a bit loose at that side – if you understand what i mean.
it happens when the phone is hot.
when the phone is cold or not being used for some time it doesnt haapen.
will samsung repair it in warranty?

I'm having this issue as well with my S4, I called Samsung and they won't help me cause I don't have a receipt
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tl11 said:
I had the same issue and was able to fix it by doing the following. Put a small amount of water on your fingertip and rub the home button and surrounding areas with it (you may want to do this with phone off). Use the corner of a piece of paper and go around the home button, in between the gap. This soaks up the excess water and cleans the gap. I think what happens is that we get something sticky in there, like juice or soda.
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Thanks, I actually fixed mine

Using onscreen buttons, launcher with gestures and alternative apps available on playstore really helps not to stress home buttons.
Samsung should remove this physical home button on next galaxy series.
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automatic screen shut off

So I've browsed around and there are plenty of screen issues, but I haven't seen the one I'm experiencing nor have I seen a solution. When I press the power button my screen comes on and turns off right away. Sometimes a few seconds after I hit the power button sometimes even longer. Most times I won't even be able to put in my security pin to unlock the phone. I see people saying Verizon will do an update soon but that isn't good enough considering I can't use the phone. I did find a loop hole to this problem. Quick start the camera with the volume down button then press the home button after the camera loads and it won't shut off by itself. I thought I'd post this method up for others having this frustration.
If this particular problem has been discussed and beaten to death then the mods can close the thread.
I've got a YouTube link but I don't have 10 posts to show you. Search for user name "vfreeza" and it is the only video I've uploaded. You'll see my first time turning the screen on was using the quick camera method and the times after is with just the power button. The screen turns off without even my hand touching the phone.
don't cover the sensor on the upper left hand side
Yup I read that too. My fingers rest at the corners of the phone and I've tried the not cover sensor thing as well, makes no difference.
Wish I could disable the sensor. I hate this problem
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Just a quick update. I bought a Diztronic tpu case and the moment I put it on all the problems went away. Screen acted nornal and knock works. My guess is without the case my hand is making some kind of connection it shouldn't be when I'm holding it without a case.
wholemilk said:
Just a quick update. I bought a Diztronic tpu case and the moment I put it on all the problems went away. Screen acted nornal and knock works. My guess is without the case my hand is making some kind of connection it shouldn't be when I'm holding it without a case.
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Did your old case hug the bezels tight? because it tends to mess with the digitizer perhaps the incipio feather case? or a plastic case of some sort? just curious im pretty sure that was your problem cause if you barely press on the screen youll notice waves in the lcd screen and since the bezels are so small on this device some cases can do that.
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Did your old case hug the bezels tight? because it tends to mess with the digitizer perhaps the incipio feather case? or a plastic case of some sort? just curious im pretty sure that was your problem cause if you barely press on the screen youll notice waves in the lcd screen and since the bezels are so small on this device some cases can do that.
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The phone was naked, no case at all.
wholemilk said:
The phone was naked, no case at all.
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thats extremely odd but im glad you got it fixed!
Thanks! This case is never coming off! haha
My phone has that very problem and it's driving me insane.. i love this phone, but it truly is a hassel to use it after its been idle for awhile.. or at night... hands no where near the sensor or anything, it could be laying straight up or down n itll still have that problem.. thanks for reading.
I normally just wipe the sensor area, n it magically starts working again.. n i don't touch it, n the problem comes back after awhile....
Also naked phone besides screen protector, but it's not covering up the sensor.
My phone does the same thing. It's so ****ing annoying.

Home button problem/ its loose/ flat with the screen/ hard to press

Hello,
I didn't notice this until my gf bought s5. Playing around with both devices I noticed that my home button make clicking noise when swiping finger over it (without pressing it) from left to right, also my home button is flat with the screen, hers is like 1 mm risen compare to mine.
Also mine is harder to press on the sides, because its flat with the screen.
Does anyone else notice that? Should I be worried or it will be fine?
If its working properly then no worries. Its just Samsung tradition of their devices.
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I owned s2, s3 and Note 3. Never experience something similar, that's why I was I little worried. But ill try to get used to it, because in my country (Serbia) fixing it or replacing it under warranty could take up to 40 days, and its too much to wait that long.
Anyone else have this problem?

S7 Edge - Home Button Responsiveness

Hi Guys!
Newbie here.
My S7E home button seems to register when slightly pressed on the left, right and dead on the center. However, when using the same force on the lower side of the button it wont register until I apply some force (not alot, just a tad bit). I am just wondering if this is a flaw or such?
Thanks!
Flaw it is.
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My 1st s7 edge did not recognize left hand sided home button presses when pushed with too less force.
My 2nd s7 edge recognizes everything, without force.
So there are some quality differences in different models.
Thanks for the replies.
My s7 edge left button is responsive when pressing slightly on the left of the home button, so that's not an issue.
For me the lower bottom of the button is.
Does yours respond when slightly pressing the bottom of the button using a fingernail?
Thanks
*Bumps*
MisterKanister said:
My 1st s7 edge did not recognize left hand sided home button presses when pushed with too less force.
My 2nd s7 edge recognizes everything, without force.
So there are some quality differences in different models.
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Same here, first one replaced due gray lines on screen and home button issues. Left side in particular. My old s6 edge+ had the same issue. I think its pretty common though.
xantrk said:
Same here, first one replaced due gray lines on screen and home button issues. Left side in particular. My old s6 edge+ had the same issue. I think its pretty common though.
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Hi xantrk!
My left click is fine, so with my right and center.
The screen is fine as well, no issues there what-so-ever.
Its just that I need to click slightly harder to register a click when I am pressing on the very bottom of the button.
Not sure what I need to do here
FYI my phone was built in Sept of 2016, I bought it few days ago. I would assume Samsung would have addressed these issues after being flooded with complains in March. I used an app called Phone INFO to source this info.
Thanks,
Meritiz.
Meritiz said:
Hi xantrk!
My left click is fine, so with my right and center.
The screen is fine as well, no issues there what-so-ever.
Its just that I need to click slightly harder to register a click when I am pressing on the very bottom of the button.
Not sure what I need to do here
FYI my phone was built in Sept of 2016, I bought it few days ago. I would assume Samsung would have addressed these issues after being flooded with complains in March. I used an app called Phone INFO to source this info.
Thanks,
Meritiz.
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Oh im not sure about that, but when I first get my second device, button was hard and felt like it is rubbing and clunky. Then I just pushed the button with my hand a little wet, it is working flawlessly since then. Maybe you might wanna press the bottom side with juuust a little bit of water if you wanna take the risk. My second phone is manufuctured in the end of june.
Hi. When I press on the very edge of the home button, be it left or right, it wont recognize too. But it happens only if I press softly. I dont think it is an issue. I think almost all s7s are like this. Dont bother exchanging or repairing
gtabr1 said:
Hi. When I press on the very edge of the home button, be it left or right, it wont recognize too. But it happens only if I press softly. I dont think it is an issue. I think almost all s7s are like this. Dont bother exchanging or repairing
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Hi Gtabr1,
How about pressing softly at the very bottom?
Thanks,
Meritiz
xantrk said:
Oh im not sure about that, but when I first get my second device, button was hard and felt like it is rubbing and clunky. Then I just pushed the button with my hand a little wet, it is working flawlessly since then. Maybe you might wanna press the bottom side with juuust a little bit of water if you wanna take the risk. My second phone is manufuctured in the end of june.
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Hi Xantrk,
Hmm I think I would not want to risk it.
Does yours react when slightly pressed ( not all the way in ) down on the bottom of button?
With the same pressure I can easily register a functional click when pressed left, right and center.
Thanks,
Meritiz
Meritiz said:
Hi Gtabr1,
How about pressing softly at the very bottom?
Thanks,
Meritiz
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When pressing on the bottom, I was only able to make it fail when I pressed with my finger nail on the chrome edge. lol . But I think that is too extreme. Pressing normally with my finger was fine
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gtabr1 said:
When pressing on the bottom, I was only able to make it fail when I pressed with my finger nail on the chrome edge. lol . But I think that is too extreme. Pressing normally with my finger was fine
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Hi Gtabr1,
For me slightly pressing the bottom button will not register a click, I need to press sown a TAD bit harder for it to register.
Do you usually press down fully when clicking the home button.
After reading everyone's comments here, it seems that mine is fine lol.
Thanks,
Amit

Defect or feature? (Power Button)

So, my first G6 was defective as it wouldn't let me charge the phone as I kept getting moisture warnings. I was able to swap it out and get a new unit as it was only 10 days old, but having used this unit for about a week, I noticed that the power button is a little weird. The finger print sensor works to power on the phone perfectly, but to turn the screen off, I have to either press my button pretty hard, or right in the center. An edge press won't register of pressed softly, even though it "clicks".
Can you please rest your devices to see if it does this as well? I thought that perhaps it's a feature to prevent accidentally clicking, but can't recall my first defective unit doing this. If this one is defective too, I'm really starting to question LG's QC.
govtcheez said:
So, my first G6 was defective as it wouldn't let me charge the phone as I kept getting moisture warnings. I was able to swap it out and get a new unit as it was only 10 days old, but having used this unit for about a week, I noticed that the power button is a little weird. The finger print sensor works to power on the phone perfectly, but to turn the screen off, I have to either press my button pretty hard, or right in the center. An edge press won't register of pressed softly, even though it "clicks".
Can you please rest your devices to see if it does this as well? I thought that perhaps it's a feature to prevent accidentally clicking, but can't recall my first defective unit doing this. If this one is defective too, I'm really starting to question LG's QC.
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Mine does that too. It's probably because of the water resistant seal.
I guess that's good to know. I can probably get used to it.
It is the design of the phone, so yours is not defective. The seal and the fingerprint sensor probably have something to do with it. I actually didn't notice until you mentioned it, but I have fat fingers so I had to go out of my way to push just the edge, especially with a case on it.
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I can push my button anywhere and it locks. I used my nail to get the furthest to the edge as I can and it locked
Mine actually locks with less force of I click on the edge of the button.
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this is my second Note 4, and has the same problem, random apps openly randomly

First phone had the camera problem, so I had it replaced, but both phones open apps that are not on the screen whenever I pick up the phone or put it down. I hold the phone on its sides, I do not accidentally touch the screen, I do not touch the buttons on either side, and even if I did, the app that opens will always be an app that is not on the screen I have touched. This is obviously some weird Note 4 problem, since both phones have done it and both phones did not even have the same apps installed, it seems to involve the way I hold the phone; holding it in my hand by the sides and walking around with it will sometimes open an app also, but mostly when I either pick it up or put it down, again fingers not touching anything but the sides of the phone, and not the buttons on the sides of the phone either, the only way I can avoid this is to black the screen with the right side button before I put the phone down or in my bag, as otherwise it will open a random app. I think I have gone on long enough to describe this situation, so does anyone have any ideas??
jlgg said:
First phone had the camera problem, so I had it replaced, but both phones open apps that are not on the screen whenever I pick up the phone or put it down. I hold the phone on its sides, I do not accidentally touch the screen, I do not touch the buttons on either side, and even if I did, the app that opens will always be an app that is not on the screen I have touched. This is obviously some weird Note 4 problem, since both phones have done it and both phones did not even have the same apps installed, it seems to involve the way I hold the phone; holding it in my hand by the sides and walking around with it will sometimes open an app also, but mostly when I either pick it up or put it down, again fingers not touching anything but the sides of the phone, and not the buttons on the sides of the phone either, the only way I can avoid this is to black the screen with the right side button before I put the phone down or in my bag, as otherwise it will open a random app. I think I have gone on long enough to describe this situation, so does anyone have any ideas??
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I have note 4 long time and i didnt have any off this problems all working great . My phone is n910c exynos
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thanks for the info.
Have you check the Notification Panel to see if you have Touch Sensitivity enabled?
thanks for the reply, no, I didn't enable that on either phone.
Just wanted to share: I've had the same happen to me. On one occasion, my phone uploaded and sent pictures to one of my contact as I was was watching. I immediately suspected something nefarious. When I came across this post, I had to share.
I'd recommend that you remove the screen protector from your device if you use one, and see if that helps.
haha bruce lee roy, and to iceepyon, yes I had a glass screen protector on the first phone, but nothing on this one as I want it to break accidentally so I have to buy something new, but again both phones have the same behaviour with and without any screen protector. Really, nobody has had this problem at all with a Note 4 besides me?

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