I am new to WP7 from Android. I was worried about it's lack of customization and settings but must say I have already grown to love its simplicity.
A few things bother me though:
LED does not indicate any missed messages (maybe calls but have yet to miss any)
When hanging up a call a loud tone comes through the speaker
The keypad lights only illuminate when they're being pressed.
Are these bugs that I will have to deal with or are fixes available?
well, if that is all the problems you have noticed with running WP7 on your HD2 then think yourself very lucky
but seriously now, there are issues with WP7, and the chances of them getting fixed are slim, the things you mentioned are relitively small compared to the touch screen, battery, camera, volume etc, but even with all of this, i still find the HD2 with WP7 on it quite remarkable, ill not be changing back to android.
So the answer to your question is, at the moment, and probably for the foreseeable future, your going to have to live with it.
Thanks for reply and the heads up on what else I should look out for. Not had any problems with touchscreen so far. Not really tried the camera but I had the green tint issue on android. External speaker volume seems very, very loud. In call volume however seems really quiet. From what I have read a couple of registry tweaks can help with volume. Had better battery life trying a NoDo rom but using Green Mango at the moment. Perhaps I could try a different radio? Any
recommendations. I don't really want to go back to Android, its so cluttered and unorganized in comparison, so any tips and tricks would be much appreciated.
ive not noticed a difference between radios, there is a couple of tweaks you can use to help, first is to restart your phone before you set it to charge, then when it thinks its charged, restart it again and charge some more, quite a few folk who complained about very poor battery life simply didnt have a fully charged battery
another tweak that has had some success is to fully charge using teh above method, then use the keys to get the camera open, turn it on to video recording, then hit the home button, that for some unknown reason seems to reduce the standby current draw in some situations.
I got the S4 Active last week, and plan on taking it with me whitewater rafting tomorrow (with an old Wii wrist strap tied to the case for extra safety if I do get adventurous and try taking photos on the raft). It occurs to me though that if the screen is wet, I might not be able to unlock the phone and get to the camera. I notice that even in Aqua mode with the volume keys mapped to the shutter, if the screen goes off, you have to swipe the screen to get back to the camera -- or unlock the phone if its timed out and the facial recognition option fails.
On my old android phone, if you left the camera open it would stay open if the phone locked (aka screen went off), only reverting you to the lock screen if you tried exiting the camera. Is there any way to get that functionality on the S4 active? Or perhaps to launch the camera by pressing the volume key from the normal lock screen?
This seems like an odd omission on a phone touted in commercials as being able to take underwater photos...
Digicrat said:
I got the S4 Active last week, and plan on taking it with me whitewater rafting tomorrow (with an old Wii wrist strap tied to the case for extra safety if I do get adventurous and try taking photos on the raft). It occurs to me though that if the screen is wet, I might not be able to unlock the phone and get to the camera. I notice that even in Aqua mode with the volume keys mapped to the shutter, if the screen goes off, you have to swipe the screen to get back to the camera -- or unlock the phone if its timed out and the facial recognition option fails.
On my old android phone, if you left the camera open it would stay open if the phone locked (aka screen went off), only reverting you to the lock screen if you tried exiting the camera. Is there any way to get that functionality on the S4 active? Or perhaps to launch the camera by pressing the volume key from the normal lock screen?
This seems like an odd omission on a phone touted in commercials as being able to take underwater photos...
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nope you cannot activate camera with wet screen as far as I know.
I found a partial workaround. I used DelayedLock (a great app, though I'll have to root the phone before I can take full advantage of it again) to temporarily increase the delay until the phone locks and then activated S-Voice commands from the lock-swipe screen. So, assuming it's not super noisy and the microphone isn't distorted by water, I should be able to use a voice command to launch the camera.
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Hello all, I know this issue has been raised before but there hasn't been a fix. I'm currently facing trouble putting my G2 in a waterproof ziploc bag because of the proximity sensor. It detects that something is in front of the phone and doesn't allow me to turn it on. I can't knock-knock to turn it on. The moment I turn it on using the back button the screen will time-out. This is a feature of the phone, not a defect. I want to know how to disable it. Please, if anyone knows how to do it, tell me! Your help will be much appreciated!
Edit: if you want to replicate the problem try putting your finger on top of the front camera - the phone will not turn on when knock-knock
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I have found an app that may help, but I do not know how to use it! If anyone knows how please tell me!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hatcyl.android.Hardware_Disabler&hl=en
Wierd, I just experienced what you are talking about by testing it out. If the phone is already on and being used and you cover the proximity sensor it doesn't turn off, but, if it is covered as you turn the phone on it will immediately turn itself back off. Even if you use the button and try to swipe the screen quickly it doesn't prevent the phone from turning off automatically.
Unfortunately, I am not able to help you with this problem as it is fay beyond my limited knowledge of linux/android etc. However, maybe this reply will cause someone who can help you with an easy solution.
One thing that would almost certainly fix it would be to switch to one of the alternatives rom not based on the stock LG software/kernel like Cynogen Mod or Android Open Source Project, etc. Those roms use a different kernel and also a standardized version of android that is open source. So the sensor problem will likely not be an issue, however, I believe you lose either knock on or knock off functionality with Cynogen Mod, not sure which one as I am still running LG based rom.
Some people prefer the open source alternatives to the LG rom, so, you might even like it better than the LG setup. However, it will require some effort/reading to learn how to root your phone. Then to flash your particular model of G2 with a custom recovery and then to install a rom/kernel. It is not that hard though, you just have to acquire the knowledge to avoid bricking your phone by doing something foolish.
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Wierd, I just experienced what you are talking about by testing it out. If the phone is already on and being used and you cover the proximity sensor it doesn't turn off, but, if it is covered as you turn the phone on it will immediately turn itself back off. Even if you use the button and try to swipe the screen quickly it doesn't prevent the phone from turning off automatically.
Unfortunately, I am not able to help you with this problem as it is fay beyond my limited knowledge of linux/android etc. However, maybe this reply will cause someone who can help you with an easy solution.
One thing that would almost certainly fix it would be to switch to one of the alternatives rom not based on the stock LG software/kernel like Cynogen Mod or Android Open Source Project, etc. Those roms use a different kernel and also a standardized version of android that is open source. So the sensor problem will likely not be an issue, however, I believe you lose either knock on or knock off functionality with Cynogen Mod, not sure which one as I am still running LG based rom.
Some people prefer the open source alternatives to the LG rom, so, you might even like it better than the LG setup. However, it will require some effort/reading to learn how to root your phone. Then to flash your particular model of G2 with a custom recovery and then to install a rom/kernel. It is not that hard though, you just have to acquire the knowledge to avoid bricking your phone by doing something foolish.
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Thanks a lot for the tips but i think there should be a way to disable the proximity sensor on the stock rom. If all else fail then i will try and install custom rom like the ones you mentioned.
catfish90 said:
Thanks a lot for the tips but i think there should be a way to disable the proximity sensor on the stock rom. If all else fail then i will try and install custom rom like the ones you mentioned.
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Yes, it would have been a nice feature for them to include, I wonder if they just overlooked it. That being said, I'm not sure if there is anyway to do it on the stock rom. Hopefully for you it will be possible in time. Good luck!
I can confirm that CM11 is not affected. I put it in a baggy and it will still respond to all input.
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I can confirm that CM11 is not affected. I put it in a baggy and it will still respond to all input.
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Really? That is good news! Sorry but im to custom roms - is aosp or paranoid android rom based on cm11? I believe those are one of the best custom roms for android. I might install one of them soon.
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Really? That is good news! Sorry but im to custom roms - is aosp or paranoid android rom based on cm11? I believe those are one of the best custom roms for android. I might install one of them soon.
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I think you meant AOKP? But either way, AOKP, PA, and CM are all AOSP based ROMs. Just different paths. PA has some really great features right now, but lacks a couple tiny things that keep me on CM11.
If you're looking for a no frills mostly stable ROM CM11 is probably the best choice, plus Delta updates make it pain free.
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I think you meant AOKP? But either way, AOKP, PA, and CM are all AOSP based ROMs. Just different paths. PA has some really great features right now, but lacks a couple tiny things that keep me on CM11.
If you're looking for a no frills mostly stable ROM CM11 is probably the best choice, plus Delta updates make it pain free.
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I heard that people are having random reboots on CM11 - is it true? What are Delta updates?
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I heard that people are having random reboots on CM11 - is it true? What are Delta updates?
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I get some here and there, nothing major. Delta updates take the nightly, and process it to pull only the changes, so you get about an 11mb update instead of a 150+ mb update. Its all in an app.
This rom solve the issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582845
Very nice ROM, works perfect, better then stock
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This rom solve the issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582845
Very nice ROM, works perfect, better then stock
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Thanks, i might test it this weekend.
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i have a g2 d802 and i have tried the script workaround and is fine, but when i do put the phone next to my ear the screen remains on and does not go off, is this something i can chhange?
is there another workaround?
i am using Cm11
Had the same problem.
Great temporary fix: right after you unlock the screen hit the volume button once or twice. Not a permanent fix but it works for the time being.
It usually blacks back out because something is wrong with the proximity sensor next to the front camera. Either it's covered partially, dirty, a screen protector is peeling off over it, etc. I've read that some people have problems with the screen not coming back on during calls because the proximity sensor is messed up. Some said to use a high powered suction vacuum and put it up against the screen to get debris out of the cracks or simply try wiping it clean if there's something on it. Hopefully it works!
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Oh god, I just permanently fixed my proximity sensor \o/
So I had the issue where the proximity sensor would detect something near it, making it hard to wake up the phone (screen getting dark after half a second, as the phone thinks it's still in my pocket) or keeping the screen dark after a call.
An app displaying the proximity sensor output was showing the sensor always reporting 0cm when it's not working, and 5cm when it's fine.
If your get "no data" in a test app, then sorry you have another issue. Probably a dead sensor. If you do get the sensor always returning an obstacle at 0cm, keep reading!
I also noticed that pressing on the screen around the sensor kind of made it work. So I thought for a while my screen was slightly off, maybe slightly unglued.
But it's the opposite: it's actually the sensor that was moving a bit, thus getting too far from the screen surface - and detecting the screen as the obstacle. Just by a ridiculously small amount.
Now THE FIX:
I switched off the phone, and removed the SIM and the rear door,
I removed the 7 screws holding the top plastic plate and buttons
On the rear of that plastic plate with the buttons, there's a small soft pad that pushes on the sensor to hold it against the screen: that's your target! That pad is just a tad too thin.
I've put a very small piece of adhesive tape (I used a slightly thick double-face white tape, maybe a tenth of a millimeter) on that pad,
Then I put everything back together and... the sensor now works! All the time! And the knock-on too of course.
I can't post a picture of the pad below the button assembly. But if you look for "OEM Part - AT&T LG D800 G2 (WHITE) Rear Back Housing + Buttons + Camera Lens" on ebay, and look at the 2nd picture, the pad is the fully black rectangle on the top left, on the right of the empty black rectangle and below the half-circle small opening (probably for the light sensor).
Pic of the fix: reho.st/self/cb4a29e598652f925a19f05770b6f192b09af8f5.jpg
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Oh god, I just permanently fixed my proximity sensor \o/
So I had the issue where the proximity sensor would detect something near it, making it hard to wake up the phone (screen getting dark after half a second, as the phone thinks it's still in my pocket) or keeping the screen dark after a call.
An app displaying the proximity sensor output was showing the sensor always reporting 0cm when it's not working, and 5cm when it's fine.
If your get "no data" in a test app, then sorry you have another issue. Probably a dead sensor. If you do get the sensor always returning an obstacle at 0cm, keep reading!
I also noticed that pressing on the screen around the sensor kind of made it work. So I thought for a while my screen was slightly off, maybe slightly unglued.
But it's the opposite: it's actually the sensor that was moving a bit, thus getting too far from the screen surface - and detecting the screen as the obstacle. Just by a ridiculously small amount.
Now THE FIX:
I switched off the phone, and removed the SIM and the rear door,
I removed the 7 screws holding the top plastic plate and buttons
On the rear of that plastic plate with the buttons, there's a small soft pad that pushes on the sensor to hold it against the screen: that's your target! That pad is just a tad too thin.
I've put a very small piece of adhesive tape (I used a slightly thick double-face white tape, maybe a tenth of a millimeter) on that pad,
Then I put everything back together and... the sensor now works! All the time! And the knock-on too of course.
I can't post a picture of the pad below the button assembly. But if you look for "OEM Part - AT&T LG D800 G2 (WHITE) Rear Back Housing + Buttons + Camera Lens" on ebay, and look at the 2nd picture, the pad is the fully black rectangle on the top left, on the right of the empty black rectangle and below the half-circle small opening (probably for the light sensor).
Pic of the fix: reho.st/self/cb4a29e598652f925a19f05770b6f192b09af8f5.jpg
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I just want to pop in and say thanks for this fix. It really helped. :good:
proximity sensor issue
i had the same issue for my lg g2 . when i searched the internet for solution , all i got was to install proximity sensor disablers , rooting apps to disable them . i have solved the issue interms of hardware . the solution goes :
1 . go watch a youtube video of teardown of lg g2
2. in the video there will be showing a plug that connects the sensor to the circuit board.
3 . pick up a screw driver , open the casing of ur phone
4. unplug the connection between the board and the sensor
5. put everything right back
6 PROBLEMO SOLVED BAYBE
thank me
Just in case someone searched and finds this thread - the easiest way to disable the proximity sensor on any rom/kernel is to go through Xposed and this module: http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.mrchandler.disableprox
Works on 4.4, 5.0.2, Cloudy's rom, Dorimanx's kernel...
Big Thanks!!!
Sly_North said:
Oh god, I just permanently fixed my proximity sensor \o/
So I had the issue where the proximity sensor would detect something near it, making it hard to wake up the phone (screen getting dark after half a second, as the phone thinks it's still in my pocket) or keeping the screen dark after a call.
An app displaying the proximity sensor output was showing the sensor always reporting 0cm when it's not working, and 5cm when it's fine.
If your get "no data" in a test app, then sorry you have another issue. Probably a dead sensor. If you do get the sensor always returning an obstacle at 0cm, keep reading!
I also noticed that pressing on the screen around the sensor kind of made it work. So I thought for a while my screen was slightly off, maybe slightly unglued.
But it's the opposite: it's actually the sensor that was moving a bit, thus getting too far from the screen surface - and detecting the screen as the obstacle. Just by a ridiculously small amount.
Now THE FIX:
I switched off the phone, and removed the SIM and the rear door,
I removed the 7 screws holding the top plastic plate and buttons
On the rear of that plastic plate with the buttons, there's a small soft pad that pushes on the sensor to hold it against the screen: that's your target! That pad is just a tad too thin.
I've put a very small piece of adhesive tape (I used a slightly thick double-face white tape, maybe a tenth of a millimeter) on that pad,
Then I put everything back together and... the sensor now works! All the time! And the knock-on too of course.
I can't post a picture of the pad below the button assembly. But if you look for "OEM Part - AT&T LG D800 G2 (WHITE) Rear Back Housing + Buttons + Camera Lens" on ebay, and look at the 2nd picture, the pad is the fully black rectangle on the top left, on the right of the empty black rectangle and below the half-circle small opening (probably for the light sensor).
Pic of the fix: reho.st/self/cb4a29e598652f925a19f05770b6f192b09af8f5.jpg
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After almost a week trying to solve this, your answer hit right on the spot! I found it funny how the roms not based on stock LG's are not affected by this issue, but all of the LG's ones (I've tried 4 LG's stock roms and CloudyG2) so I've always assume this was a SW issue (and probably can be addressed via SW) so when I get to your answer saying that could be fix tearing the phone apart I was reluctant to do so, but as I've told you guys I was desperate. On a sidenote, the Stock JB ROM is not affected by this, but it is death slow for this times.
BTW, I've wanted to have a ROM that had the LG's camera app (any version) since the ones that came on the CM ROMs wasn't really good enough for my taste, so now I'm rocking the CloudyG2 3.2 ROM with any issues so far.
Your fix gave my phone some solid 6 more moths of life! (at least!) THANK YOU!
Title says it all. I will keep it short and sweet.
Upgraded from an OP8. The Oppo definitely feels heavier in the hand and pocket but can attribute this to the ceramic housing. Feels good in the hand, even with the stock case. I did receive the gift pack which had the Kevlar case and that is lovely but the top, bottom and side buttons are exposed to the elements and that has put me off using and I am continuing with the stock case.
Camera - good. Better than the OP8. Better than a Pixel6 Pro? No, almost as good. I am no camera expert so I don't tinker with all the settings, I am more your regular point and shoot user. I rarely shoot video so can't comment much but again no issue, playback is nice and crisp, sharp smooth quality.
Good battery - charges quick, although I'm not convinced the wireless charger is as fast as it claims i.e. 50W.
User experience - this is where I have some gripes. On the whole it is fine and slick and snappy most of the time but...
1. Sometimes there is a moment of freeze/lag/sticks when I have tried to leave an app or switch to another app- not snappy.
2. When I am listening to YouTube via Bluetooth in the car and somebody calls me, the YT playback continues so I hear both the caller and YT. The caller does not hear the YT playback but can hear me. I have tried the various permission settings but no joy.
3. Screen sometimes wakes up with fingerprint. What I mean here is I can place my thumb on the screen and it signs in. However sometimes I have to double tap the screen to wake it up THEN apply my finger to unlock.
4. Power button - does not power down. Have to use volume up and Power button. Not a biggie but quite annoying.
5. No lockdown mode. I badly want this, but again this works in tandem with the power button.
6. No alert slider like the OnePlus range (which I hear is ditching the alert slider which means they will be using and rebranding Oppo hardware going forward). I usually have my phone on vibrate or silent, very rarely on Loud/ringtones. A helpful XDA user advised me to use the vibrate button to switch between silent and vibrate.
7. I use the Podcast Addict app. The player appears in the banner (pull down) even after I have closed the app. Annoying. This did not happen on the OP8, ever.
Appreciate 6 of the 7 above are software issues and this might be a ColorOS thing and needs tidying up. If anyone has answers to the above that can help me, please do let me know.
I like my phone. Is it significantly better than my OP8? No... better camera but on a day to day, that's it. Again this comes down to what people use their phones for. I am not a gamer so the new SD8.1 will be of use to others.
Thanks all
I trust user reviews more than the mainstream glowing it's great reviews...
All Androids need to be optimized to get the best performance. Workarounds need to be found for issues.
Try modifying the notification settings for Pod Addict. For badly behaving apps I will turn off notifications for them completely... or just take out the trash
This setting is useful to kill ads globally: