is that normal that the power button is so difficult to press??? this is a photo... it is no perfectly aligned. Can you share a photo of your own?
I buy It yesterday so if you tell me that this is not normal I can replace it with a new ones.
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black_mambo said:
is that normal that the power button is so difficult to press??? this is a photo... it is no perfectly aligned. Can you share a photo of your own?
I buy It yesterday so if you tell me that this is not normal I can replace it with a new ones.
Thanks
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I have the same device. There not that hard to press to me.
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keynith said:
I have the same device. There not that hard to press to me.
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Also your power button is not so raised like the volume button? If you take the device in a vertical position the high zone of the power button is more "pressed" in the cover than the lower one. Can you confirm that is like my description also in you device?
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black_mambo said:
Also your power button is not so raised like the volume button? If you take the device in a vertical position the high zone of the power button is more "pressed" in the cover than the lower one. Can you confirm that is like my description also in you device?
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Now that i look, yours looks like it wasn't installed right.
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I will take pics of mine when I get home for u. I can tell you that mine isn't hard to push.
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black_mambo said:
is that normal that the power button is so difficult to press??? this is a photo... it is no perfectly aligned. Can you share a photo of your own?
I buy It yesterday so if you tell me that this is not normal I can replace it with a new ones.
Thanks
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This is exactly like mine, so I guess its normal.
I'll admit I struggle to find it quickly, there's lots of fiddling going on. It's the only negative about a great little tablet, maybe I'll get used to it.
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Same here, hard to find and press. I would prefer a more ' evident' one.
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I'll admit I struggle to find it quickly, there's lots of fiddling going on. It's the only negative about a great little tablet, maybe I'll get used to it.
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I'll admit I struggle to find it quickly, there's lots of fiddling going on. It's the only negative about a great little tablet, maybe I'll get used to it.
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Install a custom kernel w/ double tap to wake or s2w... makes life a lot easier double tapping the screen than fumbling around trying to find the power button.
Just fyi this is due to slight differences in the way it is assembled. I have 2 N7 2013's and one has a very solid, clicky, power button which feels great and feels like a real button. The other one has a noticeably smushier feel when pressed, but at least it isn't unevenly oriented like yours. You could exchange for another one, but if you've been following these forums you know that the feel of the power button is the least of the factors that should be considered when deciding to exchange or not.
Thank you so much for your photo but I think that mine is faulty. That's a photo of how it must be. In mine I can't see the left part of the button that is inside the back cover of the device.
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Thank you so much for your photo but I think that mine is faulty. That's a photo of how it must be. In mine I can't see the left part of the button that is inside the back cover of the device.
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Yea mine looks like that one. You definitely got a defective button.
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SubMatrix said:
Just fyi this is due to slight differences in the way it is assembled. I have 2 N7 2013's and one has a very solid, clicky, power button which feels great and feels like a real button. The other one has a noticeably smushier feel when pressed, but at least it isn't unevenly oriented like yours. You could exchange for another one, but if you've been following these forums you know that the feel of the power button is the least of the factors that should be considered when deciding to exchange or not.
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thank you so much for your suggestion.
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thank you so much for your suggestion.
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If you don't mind not having it for a couple weeks I bet Asus would fix it under warranty since it's a defect and not your fault.
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DowntownJeffBrown said:
If you don't mind not having it for a couple weeks I bet Asus would fix it under warranty since it's a defect and not your fault.
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I will send the device directly to the online store where I buy the n7. They will send me another new one free.. 10 days warranty with the shop ... I will let you know ... thanks for your help.
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Thank you so much for your photo but I think that mine is faulty. That's a photo of how it must be. In mine I can't see the left part of the button that is inside the back cover of the device.
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I agree you have a fault. Exchange or warranty fix.
My 1st Nexus 7 (2013) screen broke. I took the screen off to fix. So I just checked the buttons on the inside.
Basically, both should stick out equally. There is a small elastic connector on both sides of the power button. One of yours might have broken. The volume is one big button for both up and down combined. So the elastic bands are much farther apart. Both volume switches push out this button. So, everything has to be assembled perfectly or the power button will be mushy or out of alignment. Much more flexibility on the volume buttons.
Good luck.
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is that normal that the power button is so difficult to press??? this is a photo... it is no perfectly aligned. Can you share a photo of your own?
I buy It yesterday so if you tell me that this is not normal I can replace it with a new ones.
Thanks
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If you are rooted, try flashing the elementalx kernel, you just double tap the screen to turn it on, or swipe along the bottom to turn on as well.
Just another option. I hate the power button position, so that kernel fixes my need to use the button almost entirely.
Great technical explanation! thanks
You just have to press it like your finger is facing up
Lol...initially it's quite confusing now it's better... the reason they placed there is because it is easily accessible when you're holding the phone from behind...by this they kept the marvelous rectangle design and also easy access of button...if it was phone the place of button would have been difficult
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Noticed that new SGN units come with an S-Pen that contains a Grey Button instead of the respective color of the pen. Anyone else noticed this?
That would let us see the flipping thing instead of hunting for it every time!
I bought a spare stylus and it has a grey button, i confirm
Just got my note yesterday, it had a pen with grey button. I'm having problems with the button though, I find its not very responsive when trying to Swype the menu and back functions, I have to press much harder on the button and screen than I am comfortable with.
Is this same with the other pens?
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I bought my (white) Note weeks ago and the stylus has a grey button.
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That would let us see the flipping thing instead of hunting for it every time!
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Drop of Tippex or Nail varnish on the button - done!
Agree though that a different coloured button should have been on all Note stylii!
Regards,
Dave
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The S-Pen button is on the same side as the "clip" though, so I never have problems finding it.
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OK, OK, I concede, it is probably not as hard as I have been finding it. I'll try a bit more.
buggrit, buggrit, millennium hand and shrimp*
(*Terry Pratchett ref)
foxmeister said:
Drop of Tippex or Nail varnish on the button - done!
Agree though that a different coloured button should have been on all Note stylii!
Regards,
Dave
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Does anyone know if you get some type of paint / nail polish / sticker that glows in the dark. i use my phone a lot when the lights are off when my child is sleeping and would prefer something that is easy to find in the dark.
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Does anyone know if you get some type of paint / nail polish / sticker that glows in the dark. i use my phone a lot when the lights are off when my child is sleeping and would prefer something that is easy to find in the dark.
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How about this. It is designed for gun sights, but should do a good job.
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How about this. It is designed for gun sights, but should do a good job.
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Interesting. Won't it eventually come off though? If you keep pressing the same button that is. =)
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Interesting. Won't it eventually come off though? If you keep pressing the same button that is. =)
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If you added coat of nail polish, it should be fine.
Well your all talking about stuff you can see. Seems kinda pointless if you still gotta look to find it
What it needs is texture so you can find it without looking. I'm thinking their might be just enough tolerance in the pen slot to accommodate 2-3 little bumps.
To make a rivet effect before (on a steam punk esque phone I made) I've sliced the round ends off of hairbrush bristles and superglued them on. Think I'm gonna try that
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I bought my (white) Note weeks ago and the stylus has a grey button.
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Same here, the pen is much easier to use with a clearly visible button
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Good to hear Samsung are listening to our rants. The pen was quite awkward to use. Slight sideline, but just out of interest, has anyone noticed any other micro changes with the new production notes apart from the pen change? Any screen improvement in particular banding, black clipping etc.?
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Yeah I wanna know that as well
Has anyone noticed improvements? and if you have, can you post some pictures for backing up your claims. thank you!
I used a grey colored sharpee pen to mark up my button.
Quite right!
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Well your all talking about stuff you can see. Seems kinda pointless if you still gotta look to find it
What it needs is texture so you can find it without looking. I'm thinking their might be just enough tolerance in the pen slot to accommodate 2-3 little bumps.
To make a rivet effect before (on a steam punk esque phone I made) I've sliced the round ends off of hairbrush bristles and superglued them on. Think I'm gonna try that
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Quite right! That would be much better.
Do let us know!
I can confirm that the "new" S-Pen has a grey button. I actually got the new one with the S-Pen holder accessory (I thought it only came with the outside holder... turns out it also comes with an S-Pen so... free S-Pen?)
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I can confirm that the "new" S-Pen has a grey button. I actually got the new one with the S-Pen holder accessory (I thought it only came with the outside holder... turns out it also comes with an S-Pen so... free S-Pen?)
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free ? the lot costs $35 for just a plastic holder that would be
quite expensive. So for the holder+extra pen the price is right.
Does your Nexus 7 have defects?
Also post where did you buy your Nexus 7 from.
Mine is coming soon and I will tell.
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Does your Nexus 7 have defects?
Also post where did you buy your Nexus 7 from.
Mine is coming soon and I will tell.
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Mine came perfect.
The left side of my screen near the center makes a strange noise when I press down on it, almost like adhesive lifting.
This thread title has defects
No I'm sorry. I don't believe I have any dead pixels. Mind you, I didn't search for long. What freaked me out however was that I never got the USB drivers from the SDK. I'm good now though, rooted and runnin'.
100% ok here sexy n sleek
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The few bits of information about people having screens coming loose has me all paranoid. Mine makes a slight noise if the push on the lower right side of the device. But close examination makes it appear not to be the screen but the rear cover has a tiny bit of play (assume it is a slightly less than ideal retainer clip). I don't expect it to be an issue but if it does turn into one but the time I probably need to RMA it they should be further into the production cycle and hopefully past small issue like that.
There's already a thread like this
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I'm not sure I would call one dead pixel "very minor". Could absolutely ruin things depending on where it is.
C6 from Gamestop with no issues so far.
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I'm not sure I would call one dead pixel "very minor". Could absolutely ruin things depending on where it is.
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Yeah. I Agree with you here.
so 25% of users are reporting defects? damn.
Uh where do you get 25%?? More like 5-8%
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Uh where do you get 25%?? More like 5-8%
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add it up... about 25%... lf course the numbers aren't that great lol.
Keep in mind, I am simultaneously knocking on a huge piece of wood as I type this, but my Nexus that I purchase at Gamestop is brilliant. No issues at all to speak of. Hope it stays that way and that all of you who got defective units get them replaced soon. Cheers.
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Keep in mind, I am simultaneously knocking on a huge piece of wood as I type this
Cheers.
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TMI
This is what I'm afraid of ... had the first transformer and that device was just rubbish .
What makes me thinking is that all the issues I had on transformer are showing up with nexus .
1. Loose screen (in transformer at first no problem after a week I could feel it being loose when grabbed . After 3 weeks screen collapsed and from the top of the edge to the screen surface there was like 2-3mm difference
2. Light bleeds ... had it all over the screen. That was an IPS screen.
3. Screen not stuck properly top right corner . When looked at the screen under about 160 degrees (pretty much looking at the screen when its flat) the actual screen was off by 3-4 mm from the main glass and could see the light coming through
4. Dead pixel. One but that's it .
And that was just one single device ... makes me wonder how Asus build this one when I read all the comments
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Wha? Where did u even get those calculations???
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My left side was dodgy - but easily clicked back into place. Now it's perfect
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add it up... about 25%... lf course the numbers aren't that great lol.
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Damn right I would say 25%. I got the rising screen on the left. Read in another thread if u apply enough force it should click and stay down... pooooooooor quality control to be honest.
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This is what I'm afraid of ... had the first transformer and that device was just rubbish .
What makes me thinking is that all the issues I had on transformer are showing up with nexus .
1. Loose screen (in transformer at first no problem after a week I could feel it being loose when grabbed . After 3 weeks screen collapsed and from the top of the edge to the screen surface there was like 2-3mm difference
2. Light bleeds ... had it all over the screen. That was an IPS screen.
3. Screen not stuck properly top right corner . When looked at the screen under about 160 degrees (pretty much looking at the screen when its flat) the actual screen was off by 3-4 mm from the main glass and could see the light coming through
4. Dead pixel. One but that's it .
And that was just one single device ... makes me wonder how Asus build this one when I read all the comments
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Yep sorry to confirm, but I have the "loose screen issue" with my Nexus 7.
It's a device from Google I/O, so it could be that this this batch was put together in a hurry, and that caused the defect, but it's still a bummer, that it's not even a month old, and this happens. There's no way of returning it, because I'm in the EU...
Oh yeah, it's one of the few ones with a white back. The white is rubbing off where it sits on the table and where you hold it with your hand. The base black is slowly emerging.
I hope the ones people actually buy will be better manufactured...
I really want to like the HTC one for its design, screen and sound quality. But I just can't fathom the placement of the power button. It just makes no sense on such a tall phone. HTC is the ONLY manufacturer that places the power button on the top of such large devices. This fact alone should have been noticed by HTC.
Ya there is the volume wake mod but you still have to lock the device and using a widget for it is not a good solution. The power button is the single most used thing on a smartphone so to have it in such an awkward place is such a compromise that one really shouldn't have to make. This isn't a technical limitation or anything but just a poor decision by HTC. I hope they release a refresh version of the one with a side power button, the device would be nearly perfect then.
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I really doubt they'll release a refresh with that change. It's just a power button in the end
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What is this "htc"of which you speak? Is it some new device made by Samsung?
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It's because the power button acts as an IR.
It had to be there. If it was on the side, you would have to use your phone in portrait mode nonstop when controlling the TV.
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It's because the power button acts as an IR.
It had to be there. If it was on the side, you would have to use your phone in portrait mode nonstop when controlling the TV.
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Or they could've did what samsung did with the GS IV.
It has never bothered me, and to be honest I prefer it to how it was on my Note 2.
Because my Note 2 was in a case, which meant that I had to push the buttons harder, I couldn't push the power button without accidentally activating the volume buttons and vice versa. It got to be very annoying.
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Not an issue with me... My current phone has it's power button in the same location as HTC One.
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It seems to be counter intuitive especially when compared to a power button on the side. You have to re position your grip to reach the top of the device which adds the possibility of dropping your device.
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I hate the side power button personally, as it is very easy to hit it mistakenly, such as when you hand your phone to somebody else, and a top power button always felt more ergonomic to me. The side power button also made the phone wake up in my pocket.
However, they should definitely stick to one side for the power button, and not switch it around like the One X, One and Butterfly.
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I've gotten used to the power button being on the side after owning two Galaxy devices. I previously used two HTC devices with the power button on the top left just like the One, however, I prefer the side layout. It's much easier to power on the phone and turn the screen on/off.
The power button is the single most used thing on a smartphone
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I disagree. I use it when I pick up the phone and then again when I put it down or into my pocket. In both instances I find it easy to just hit the button wherever it is. I'I'm currently using an iphone and an Asus tablet both of which have the button in more or less the same place. I'm more concerned about one-handedly hitting the back button and home button (which I bet gets used a whole lot more than the power button).
The power button sure is pressed often. But on the One, its kinda easy to reach. Tho I would've preferred it to be on the right side, like the Nexus 4 has. The IR sensor could've been a seperate module on the top, would've looked great as well.
The One is pretty "long" in terms of build and design, therefore, people with smaller hands will have a tough time reaching the power button with only one hand available. I can manage it barely, even tho I have pretty big hands....
Somebody mentioned vol wake. Venom Rom has vol wake and vol lock - its what I've used for the past 6 month due to a broken power button. So if venom Rom cones here problem solved. Not sure if it is though.....
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Hmm. I guess I'm in the minority then. I always, always use two hands to hold my phone, since my hands are too small to just use one. I've never thought twice about where the power button is because I have to shift my grip regardless.
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I'm left handed and I am stoked about the placement of the power button.
Really really dont like power on side of device.
Not really a big deal if you ask me... Unless of course you only have 1 hand? If my other hand is busy I'm pretty sure my pointer finger could reach it. I don't have any difficulties reaching the top left power button of my current phone. And the HTC One is just .5 or .6 inches higher than my current phone.
Maybe I'll practice whacking myself in the forehead with the top of the phone.
Problem solved...
Vol wake is available on trick droid
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I must admit, I preferred it on the side like my Galaxy Nexus. But as someone else said, handing your phone to someone else (such as scanning it as a boarding pass in the airport) meant half the time they'd turn it off again, and the placement on the One should avoid this. I daresay I'll get used to it in time as well.
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It seems to be counter intuitive especially when compared to a power button on the side. You have to re position your grip to reach the top of the device which adds the possibility of dropping your device.
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Seriously, your p*ssed about having to re position your grip lol ?
Surely a two second hand movement isn't that much of a pain ?
OK so at first this seemed like maybe a bit of a joke but then I thought actually some people if not used to the power button placement on the 'One' might actually find this useful.
To all others I mean no offense, nor am I teaching you to suck eggs.
(All pics taken with my old DHD and my shaky left hand, hence some blur!)
This is a simple guide showing how to unlock your HTC One with one hand
(Note, I have used my right hand as I am right handed. I shall attempt left hand at a later date if requested)
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1. This image shows my standard grip/hold of the phone and it sets up all other actions.
2. Slide/Move forefinger to rest on the Power button
3. Press Power button firmly! (Yes that's my daughter - and now I can catch her thanks to Zoe )
4. Slide/Move forefinger back to original resting position behind phone.
5. Move thumb to sliding screen lock.
(Although you can see my initial grip has moved you'll find that your hand will naturally move as your position your thumb)
6. Press and slide the lock upwards and then move your thumb back to original grip.
(Your hand will return to where it was previously, you'll find that you end up doing the unlock and re-position in one fluid movement)
Now you're good to go and you still haven't had to remove your left hand from your pants yet! WIN!
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Thumb exercises! This is how I hold my Xperia S too.
If its come to the point to where we need to hand feed people on how to unlock their phone with one hand, how are we supposed to trust them in rooting their phone?
Gotta admit I do have a point
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If its come to the point to where we need to hand feed people on how to unlock their phone with one hand, how are we supposed to trust them in rooting their phone?
Gotta admit I do have a point
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Very true however these forums aren't just for people who wish to root their devices. I'd just noticed a few mentions about the power button placement and how awkward etc it is so wanted to share how it can be done very simply. Of course to most this may seem stupid but to the odd few perhaps might show them where they're going wrong.
Wtf.
Lmao this is stupid. Can you make one to show us how to charge the phone with one hand?
I think there is some good info there, I was having a lot of trouble pressing the power button and even dropped the phone while trying to do so. I guess it was my own fault for trying to operate the phone with my feet.
Now that I see you can use your hand I feel very stupid!
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Lmao this is stupid. Can you make one to show us how to charge the phone with one hand?
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Maybe though I think you may need to also use a charger and maybe ever plug socket to charge your phone.....but don't quote me on that.
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I think there is some good info there, I was having a lot of trouble pressing the power button and even dropped the phone while trying to do so. I guess it was my own fault for trying to operate the phone with my feet.
Now that I see you can use your hand I feel very stupid!
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If you saw a thread about the button placement you'll see a bunch of people saying how they found it awkward. Might seem dumb to you but maybe that's just because you're a rocket scientist? Oh no wait.....
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I'm sure your right about that thread, the title of it was enough to keep me away from it.
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I'm sure your right about that thread, the title of it was enough to keep me away from it.
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I have an idea!
Thread title changed!!
Also remember that unlike previous HTC phone the One can be unlocked by swiping upwards any of the following keys
Phone, text, browser, camera
(Keys that are adjacent to the lock key)
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Now how about a guide for folks who hold their phones in the other hand?
yup its actually harder if on the right side like the One X
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yup its actually harder if on the right side like the One X
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Yeh I can imagine. For me it being on the top left is perfect! Works nicely for browsing sky channels as well lol!
Hmm, been thinkin´bout launching a kickstarter project to create a lever-thingy-device that attach to the side of the One with a lever and linkage. If you press the lever on the side it will by the means of a clever linkage transform the pushing force up onto the top of the device where it actually pushes the real power button.
Would you like to kick in ...say 20 bucks for this? I´ll start cadcamming and create a mockup at once
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Hmm, been thinkin´bout launching a kickstarter project to create a lever-thingy-device that attach to the side of the One with a lever and linkage. If you press the lever on the side it will by the means of a clever linkage transform the pushing force up onto the top of the device where it actually pushes the real power button.
Would you like to kick in ...say 20 bucks for this? I´ll start cadcamming and create a mockup at once
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Lol, nah you're alright....If I wanted to design anything random like that I'd just do it myself
+1 for this thread!
Just tough luck for the left-handers like myself...
Seriously though, when I got got my HTC Butterfly (still waiting for my preorder of the HTC One here is Australia) which is also a larger device, I found I pull the phone out of my left pocket, press the power button with my left index finger, then swipe to unlock with my right hand... If I had to I could somewhat perform the method described in the OP, which I found quite awkward and having to shuffle my grip with danger of the phone slipping.
Shall be interesting with the One (if the damned thing ever arrives...)
Its nice guide BTW for disable or one hand people, Thank to god who gave me two usable hand and less laziness, I will dafinately use this guide after I cross 65 and retain my HTC one in one piece till than
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Someone in another forum was unfortunate enough to have to go through 3 phones. The ones he had issues with had a slanting power button where pressing the bottom of it did nothing. They said the phone that worked had a correctly functioning power button. I was just curious if any of you have the slant?
Not me but some girls like a slanted power button lol
Yep mine is slanted. I think it was normal when i got it but after a week the bottom half is stuck. And pressing there does nothing
You can't press the bottom of the button, only the top clicks.
Mine is as well. I have yet to have any sticking.
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Mine is as well. I have yet to have any sticking.
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Mine doesn't stick also.
I tried out 4 demo units at a corporate store. 3 out of the 4 had the slant. I brought it up and they swapped me a new one that is normal. We'll see if it slants after a while.
I just noticed my power button I ly works if I press top or middle bottom is dead. This has never been an issue. Only reason I notice it now is because of this thread.
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Mine works regardless where i press it.
I have the slant and can only press the top of the button. I thought it was just something wrong with my case, but removed it to check after seeing this thread.
Terrible quality control
I think it's supposed to be more like a rocker. If you press the bottom "dead" spot hard enough, it will work. Mine has been like this since day one.
I see it as a complete and utter non-issue, because my finger can't press just the very bottom part anyway - I have to use my fingernail to press it and I have to work my way down the power button to find the exact spot where it stops working.
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Yep mine is slanted. I think it was normal when i got it but after a week the bottom half is stuck. And pressing there does nothing
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Mine is exactly the same, I just noticed it last night, then went searching and stumbled upon this thread. I'm contemplating swapping it because I don't want it to fail down the road, but I also don't want to be paranoid (which I tend to be about my cars, electronics, etc.)
Has anyone had the button completely fail?
I believe it is kinda supposed to be this way, I have read that it is hinged on the bottom. So, there should be no risk of it failing because of it, and theoretically should last longer than normal power buttons, but yeah, if feels a little crappy.
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I believe it is kinda supposed to be this way, I have read that it is hinged on the bottom. So, there should be no risk of it failing because of it, and theoretically should last longer than normal power buttons, but yeah, if feels a little crappy.
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Thanks for the feedback. I actually went into the Verizon store on my lunch break since it's over by Subway, and I played with two of the other Droid Turbo 2's that they had on the floor. They felt exactly the same as mine (bottom 1/3 of the button doesn't click) and the sales guy I talked to agreed.
Dang issues
I'm having this issue as well. can't press bottom power button slightly, hopefully it's not that big of an inconvenience for people because this is a great phone so far I love it, besides the bl unlock and root methods not being available for months and the lack of software support...or just plain slow support... If any ha-ha well good luck guys I hope it works out send those defective units in!!
Yeah, the power button kind of sucks. Hard to press. But oh well, I'm certainly not sending in my phone just for that.
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Photos of Microswitch
Just to add one more data point for any future owners who are worried about this, here are 2 captures from teardown videos that prove out the location of the microswitch - way up at the top, which explains the crappy (yet normal) button feel.
This is a little more straight on, of the microswitch itself:
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This is a top-down view indicating the location of the microswitch in relation the overall shape of the button:
I have same issue, how does one fix it?
itanas said:
I have same issue, how does one fix it?
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Based on the photos posed above, it looks like it was just a design oversight and likely can't be "fixed" in the sense we would like it to be. The ones that have perfect power buttons probably have a stronger spring mechanism, and seem to be in the minority.
The good news is that it doesn't look like it will be indicicative of future failure based on the design, unlike when older iPhones would do this and then fail completely as the rubber plunger broke free.