Edge Panel Sensitivity - Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers

I've had my S7 Edge for a two weeks now and LOVE it. I recently found a screen protector that works, too. Now, I'm asking the following question because I know correlation doesn't necessarily equal causation. But I only became aware of the following issue after installing the screen protector.
I've noticed that the edge panel doesn't always slide out when I swipe it. Sometimes, it's stubborn and it'll take a couple of swipes. I can't figure out if it's because of the screen protector, or an app I have Greenified, or something disable with Package Disabler Pro.
Any thoughts?

rebelde80 said:
I've had my S7 Edge for a two weeks now and LOVE it. I recently found a screen protector that works, too. Now, I'm asking the following question because I know correlation doesn't necessarily equal causation. But I only became aware of the following issue after installing the screen protector.
I've noticed that the edge panel doesn't always slide out when I swipe it. Sometimes, it's stubborn and it'll take a couple of swipes. I can't figure out if it's because of the screen protector, or an app I have Greenified, or something disable with Package Disabler Pro.
Any thoughts?
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You are not the only one who has encountered this peculiarity. I too have encountered this without a screen protector, with a screen protector and again without a screen protector. This delay of the edge panel sliding out is around two to three seconds and always occurs only in the first instance; and fortunately I found your post.
Since a long time has passed since you posted and my response, I would like to ask you if you managed to solve this issue.
I have written an email to Samsung and am awaiting their response.

I would say this is definately your screen protector. My edge senstivity is perfectly fine, but as soon as I install a screen protector it really bad and takes a few tries to recognise touch.

CuBz90 said:
I would say this is definitely your screen protector. My edge sensitivity is perfectly fine, but as soon as I install a screen protector it really bad and takes a few tries to recognise touch.
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The delay still exists even after removing the screen protector, as mentioned in my earlier post; just at the first instance. Is there any particular angle for the finger to swipe the panel handle?
Thanks.

Ur finger has to be at least 20 percent moisturized to trigger edge features. Make use of your body holes.

It could also be the amount of edge panels and complexity of said panels. For me i have seen as much as 2000 ms difference

Arieuqes said:
The delay still exists even after removing the screen protector, as mentioned in my earlier post; just at the first instance. Is there any particular angle for the finger to swipe the panel handle?
Thanks.
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I can't answer that as I've never had the same issue.

I guess I have remedied this:
1. I reset the S7 Edge.
2. Minimised to ten frequently used apps in the edge panel - earlier I had set up folders with many apps within.
3. Downloaded only Samsung created themes.
"Touch wood", I haven't encountered any lag while swiping the edge panel handle; past three days.

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Screen Alignment Experiment Mystery

Try this:
1. Wait till the screen misaligns
2. Switch off device
3. Use a clean cloth and apply pressure EVENLY on the WHOLE of the screen (as if 'ironing' the screen)
4. Power on the device
My XDA Trion (HT626) re-aligns itself WITHOUT having to go through the screen alignment 'routine'.
How about yours?
hellogts said:
Try this:
1. Wait till the screen misaligns
2. Switch off device
3. Use a clean cloth and apply pressure EVENLY on the WHOLE of the screen (as if 'ironing' the screen)
4. Power on the device
My XDA Trion (HT626) re-aligns itself WITHOUT having to go through the screen alignment 'routine'.
How about yours?
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And how long you have to re-do again ? Or only one time for yours then no more misalignment?
hellogts said:
Try this:
1. Wait till the screen misaligns
2. Switch off device
3. Use a clean cloth and apply pressure EVENLY on the WHOLE of the screen (as if 'ironing' the screen)
4. Power on the device
My XDA Trion (HT626) re-aligns itself WITHOUT having to go through the screen alignment 'routine'.
How about yours?
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And how long you have to re-do again ? Or only one time for yours then no more misalignment?
Re
I don't know, here are my thoughts.
I am 99% sure that screen pressure will affect alignment - when I had misalignment, i used the stylus to press the screen in different areas, the contact point position will change in response to this, though i have no idea where it will change to.
So even if my method does have some effect, eventually the screen layer will 'loosen' again and you will have to 'press it back'.
The 'loosening' of the screen layer may be due to vibration, heat (from battery?), deficient screen etc.
a question a bit OT: how much time after the first start your TyTN had the mis-alignment of the screen? you found it also in the very first days of use?
whassup people
had the same problem..got the tynt yesterday..today have scrreen alignment issues..tried what u told me n works..
hopefully it will keep working
thanks
works for me too
I have had an m3100 for a month now and no screen problems until last week. getting more and more frequent now. 4 or 5 times a day at the moment.
sometimes just opening the keyboard and closing it again sorts it. sometimes just pushing the screen gently here or there sorts it. if I power off and run my finger around the perimeter of the screen that always sorts it out!
I have a screen protector fitted. is this a factor?
I think it maybe due to pressure on the casing when its in my pocket sending the screen out. I've never used the magnetic case and I've not tried the screw adjustment thing yet.
my problem is, is that i've flashed the rom so I not going to be able to send this back easily for exchange even though I have orange care.
daddyo said:
works for me too
I have had an m3100 for a month now and no screen problems until last week. getting more and more frequent now. 4 or 5 times a day at the moment.
sometimes just opening the keyboard and closing it again sorts it. sometimes just pushing the screen gently here or there sorts it. if I power off and run my finger around the perimeter of the screen that always sorts it out!
I have a screen protector fitted. is this a factor?
I think it maybe due to pressure on the casing when its in my pocket sending the screen out. I've never used the magnetic case and I've not tried the screw adjustment thing yet.
my problem is, is that i've flashed the rom so I not going to be able to send this back easily for exchange even though I have orange care.
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a most probable hardware issue, i have my lcd replaced and everything went pretty okay
I think.... HTC produces device while they're drunk... How was it possible? I'm a developer and after I finished to develop a software "I MUST" test it because if something doesn't work my boss become a T-Rex, and "I WANT" test it because in my opinion custom satisfaction is much more important then moneies.
Sorry for my poor english, I'm lerning it.
I am a disappointed XDA Trion owner.
Anyone with this problem try this out:
Open up the keyboard and flip the device over so you are looking at the back.
You will see two screws at the top of the screen on the rear. Losen them off a bit and retighten, but so that they are NOT AS TIGHT as they originall were.
See how you go.
I saw this mentioned here...apparently it can fix the problem for good. The issue is that the screws were overtightened at the factory and there is also a seal that runs out the edge of the screen. As the device gets used/warm the seal expands a bit causing pressure to be applied. If the screws are over tight then this impacts on the touchscreen causing the misalignment.
Try it...might fix it...

HTC Shift Touchscreen Problems

Has anyone had problems with their touchscreen not responding to their pen or fingertips? I received my Shift a couple of days ago and I have tried everything that I know to get the touchscreen working. Called support, but they had no solutions as well. The funny thing is, that when the computer first boots, after I enter my password, I can control the cursor for a couple of seconds and then it loses all ability to pick up my movements and taps. Also, when I reset snapvue, I can move the scroll bars but cannot double tap any icons to launch. I am sure it is some sort of software issue, but I have limited UMPC experience.
cschmiddy said:
Has anyone had problems with their touchscreen not responding to their pen or fingertips? I received my Shift a couple of days ago and I have tried everything that I know to get the touchscreen working. Called support, but they had no solutions as well. The funny thing is, that when the computer first boots, after I enter my password, I can control the cursor for a couple of seconds and then it loses all ability to pick up my movements and taps. Also, when I reset snapvue, I can move the scroll bars but cannot double tap any icons to launch. I am sure it is some sort of software issue, but I have limited UMPC experience.
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I had the same problem. I had put my screenprotector the wrong way.
So, try to take of the sheet. Maybe that may help!
Huib
Isnt that just classic, I didnt know that you could put a screen protector on the wrong way. Well theres a couple days I wont be getting back. Out of curiosity, what is the right way to put the screen protector on? Thanks for the response - all is well, except for my slight embarassment!
Hmm... a screen protector is sticky on one side, and not on the other.
How do you put it on the wrong way?
cschmiddy said:
Isnt that just classic, I didnt know that you could put a screen protector on the wrong way. Well theres a couple days I wont be getting back. Out of curiosity, what is the right way to put the screen protector on? Thanks for the response - all is well, except for my slight embarassment!
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Well, just put it once more. But under the edges you should put it correctly. Try your fingernails to put it firmly under the edges.
Huib
thanks
i try to fix the broblem with touch screen in about 3 days. i make everythink.....i read your post and you save me.there was a broblem with the screen protector...
thanks..thanks. i am ready to go tomorow at service htc...

Screen Accuracy Problems

The touchscreen on my titan is acting very problematically, with the screen slowly getting more and more inaccurate to touchscreen inputs, it's getting to the point where i have to use align screen 3+ times per day, and it's incredibly upsetting, is there any fix for this, or is it a hardware problem?
I'm not sure what it is but I too had that problem. After I flashed to DCD's 3.0.1 ROM,, the screen seems to be more stable. I still have to align screen every now and then. Do you you use your finger instead of the stylus? Sounds weird but I do that a lot and that might contribute to the problem.
Yeah, I do use my fingers on the screen a bit, with PointUI's Home, I don't see how that could cause it though o.o.
My I760 did that on two different phones. So i just got the xv6800, no problems yet except the ****ty video drivers-Or lack there of.
Okay, at this point the screen is going nuts, I'm probably going to have to send it off to sprint for a replacement at this point, as within 20 seconds of aligning the screen it's off by a good 5mm, and that number keeps rising.
Is you screen dirty? Along with using my fingers, my screen was dirty also. I just used a dry towel and clean the screen by blowing hot breath on it. Also, I bought new screen protectors. Yes it does seem odd that using my stylus and having a clean screen helped with my problem. Maybe my new ROM fixed the problem, I don't know. But its not as bad as it was before. Good luck.
Yeah, my problem was getting exponentially worse, off by about 6mm or so every time I'd align the screen, so I just returned it on my insurance plan.
Stylus vs Finger
If you are aligning your screen using the stylus and then using your finger for gestures and such the screen response is not aligned. You have to align with your finger in order to get a more accurate response because your finger covers so much more area than that tiny stylus tip.
I would alternate back and forth between the two, but to give an example of how severe the problem was getting, I would align the screen (with stylus) launch a program, and -already- the screen would respond about 4-5 millimeters down and 2-3 millimeters to the right of the stylus, which would make various tasks nigh-impossible.
I had the same issue and notice that it was mainly due to the fact that my screen was dirty as mentioned before. Sometimes you may even notice that your screen may not be dirty but remember that oils from our fingers and especially our ears when we talk can cause the alignment issues. Perhaps you can even change the screen protector and see if this helps. This should fix all of your issues assuming it is not an actual software problem. The one time that I did find the alignment to be a software issue, all I had to do to fix it was to callibrate the screen in both standard and panoramic view. I hope this helps...
Nah, it wasn't that, I tried cleaning off the screen with a microfiber cleaning cloth and everything, even removed the screen protector to see if that was causing it, it was a hardware defect.
Well I can say this.. I used to work for Sprint, Nextell, Verison, and ATT at various points. I know that with more of them, they usually send you out another device and you send your back. The think I love about ATT is that they will do this with a No Questions Asked policy except for the standard one involving abuse, water damage ect. After 3 defective devices, they will automatically upgrade you to another device.... Please make sure that the reasons are lagitimate so that this policy does not change but if you need to go through the hoops to get a better device that works.... Have at it. Do not take it to a store unless directed by the telephone people. Many people feel like they are techs because they own a ppc of some sort but they are not the ones that make the ultimate call. Let the corperate people make the decisions. Once you receive your device, immediately stress test it with all of the things that you will be doing with your device. Load and unload software, ect to make sure it works. If ther eis an issue, it ie better to notify them within the first 72 hours. I hope this helps again.

Calibrate Screen - touch seem off since recent update

Ever since the recent update, the touch screen seems less sensitive and slightly out of calibration.
anyone know how to re-calibrate the touch screen?
MNDaveC said:
Ever since the recent update, the touch screen seems less sensitive and slightly out of calibration.
anyone know how to re-calibrate the touch screen?
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I would try this..
Go to settings, then language and input, then Samsung keyboard settings, then handwriting, then recognition time. This may or may not solve your problem but it's worth a shot!
MNDaveC said:
Ever since the recent update, the touch screen seems less sensitive and slightly out of calibration.
anyone know how to re-calibrate the touch screen?
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I notice this too... sometimes the screen does not registed finger touches.. you have to try two-three times..
Never happened before this update.
smrsxn said:
I notice this too... sometimes the screen does not registed finger touches.. you have to try two-three times..
Never happened before this update.
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My issue as of late is that when I click on small links surrounded by other links on a web page using the stylus, an adjacent link often opens. I am using the hover-dot for the stylus, and both it and the tip of the stylus hit the link that I want, but it actuates another one. The work-around is that I have to double-tap-zoom the screen and tap the link I want, then I can zoom back out.
Anyone else having this problem?
JC
I am also using the zoom feature to open the links. It's a bit annoying, but a workaround...for now
Hey, I still am on the very first version of the note firmware because I don't want to screw up s note.
I get the problem you are describing once in a while, specially if the tablet hasn't been rebooted for days. My solution is a simple reboot and then the responsiveness of the touch is perfect again.
Also to mention is another issue which I get after a few days once in a while, the screen resolution all of a sudden seems messed up. The colors turn out weird and u can see definately more pixels. Maybe the display improving system of the note screen gets turned off some how and i get the pure 1280x800 screen. Luckily a reboot also fixes this. Also both issues happen very very rarely, maybe once a week.
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sysl0rd said:
Also to mention is another issue which I get after a few days once in a while, the screen resolution all of a sudden seems messed up. The colors turn out weird and u can see definately more pixels. Maybe the display improving system of the note screen gets turned off some how and i get the pure 1280x800 screen. Luckily a reboot also fixes this. Also both issues happen very very rarely, maybe once a week.
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I've found mine doing this too, however it's done it twice in the four days I've had it, it's making me think about exchanging and/or sending it back. Mine is an N8000 International 3G one.
My new Note too
jchammerpants said:
My issue as of late is that when I click on small links surrounded by other links on a web page using the stylus, an adjacent link often opens. I am using the hover-dot for the stylus, and both it and the tip of the stylus hit the link that I want, but it actuates another one. The work-around is that I have to double-tap-zoom the screen and tap the link I want, then I can zoom back out.
Anyone else having this problem?
JC
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I got a new Note 10.1 about a month ago (July 2013) and I believe it already had the updated version. The touch worked perfectly for about two weeks then - bang - can't touch link at all if it's small, can't get right link if they are close... Sometimes I don't know if I'm trying to touch a link that's "grayed out" or if I'm having a touch problem. I've even had to rub at a link to get it to work. But the keyboard and system buttons seem to work fine???????? How bad do dry hands/fingers affect touch?
daveuns said:
I've found mine doing this too, however it's done it twice in the four days I've had it, it's making me think about exchanging and/or sending it back. Mine is an N8000 International 3G one.
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Try this
Settings > Display > screen mode.
I have mine on standard which i think looks fine
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[Q] I've noticed a problem with palm rejection.

Hey guys, I just picked up my Tegra Note and I'm enjoying it, but in testing out the potential and limitations of the DirectStylus, I came across a problem and I want to find out if it's just my problem, or if it's reproducible with all Tegra Notes with the latest system updates.
Basically, I'm using the stylus, and stylus only mode is activated. This works pretty well and ignores most/all inputs from anything except the tip of the stylus.
However, I have noticed that if I slide my finger onto the screen from the outer edge/bevel, it will often (nearly 100% of the time) register this as a touch. For an example, if I tap the home button with my finger nothing happens, however if I drag my finger from just below the screen onto the home button, it will press. Likewise I cannot scroll through home screens by normally swiping my finger, but if I swipe from off screen on the left or right, it will register. Bringing down the notification area with a finger swipe, etc, all work as well when naturally this should only be possible with the stylus.
The main problem with this is when writing/drawing with my hand resting on the edge of the device. If my palm is entirely off the screen it is fine. If my palm is entirely on the screen then stylus only works, too. However, if in the process of writing my hand slides from the side onto the screen, suddenly the stylus looses focus and I'm drawing lines with my palm.
I hope I have explained this issue correctly, and I wondered if this was a known problem? If there are any solutions? Have I messed up and set an option somewhere I shouldn't have? Should I get it replaced? Sorry for all the questions! :laugh:
Oh and it's not rooted or anything. Just stock, updated to the latest system version through the system updates.
Thanks, hope you can help!
I get a similar issue at the bottom left of the screen sometimes. It only seems to effect the bottom left but in both orientations so that rules out a hardware issue. Doing a quick lock and unlock seems to fix it for me and it functions fine until next time I turn on stylus mode. Seems hit and miss with no real way to replicate it.
It didn't seem to do it before ota 2.3 so I predict a hotfix for the issue. Its a minor issue, the battery life on 4.4.2 isn't however, 4-5hrs with lite use is pretty rubbish. I suspect that's an issue with the power saving features (I think it's stuck on Max performance all the time).
Would be nice if they fix the SD write issue but Google dictate that I think.
Mine was certainly a lot worse than that - persistent on all four edges of the screen and there is no way to stop it. 60-80% of the time it was manageable, but consistently reproducible, other times it was far worse and could only manage dots and dashes when I tried to write anything while resting my palm on the screen. It also developed a 'blind spot' problem I've noticed reported on a couple of forums - a spot where the stlus simply refused to draw - so I grew more concerned that I had a problem with the actual hardware. So, I took it into the store I bought it from, and they're going to replace it for me.
Hopefully I won't have a problem with the replacement one, because I absolutely love the tablet!
I've had similar problems... just remember, all of the stylus functionality is governed by software; the screen on this is simply a regular capacitive screen that's also capable of detecting the size and shape of what's touching it, and the rest is calculated by software. It's a neat idea, but in practice it hasn't held up as well as Nvidia would've liked us to believe. Now that I've had a Galaxy Note 2 for a couple months, I have to say that the active stylus experience blows the TN7 away, but then again it's a much more expensive technology to implement. I almost always used a pencil with my TN7 while it was my day-to-day work buddy since I found the stylus to be too sticky and hard to write with... I also found several of the issues I was having weren't as bad while using a pencil, so maybe you could give that a try. Also, remember that if the screen is dirty that it will affect the stylus's performance as the screen is so sensitive that even a little moisture could register as a touch on the screen.
I received my replacement tablet today, and it is a lot better than the one I previously had. While the problem is still there, it is far, FAR better than before. Now it seems to be a minor nuisance, rather than a consistently reproducible problem. On top of that it has a much more vibrant screen - less yellow and washed out - and no 'dead zones' when trying to write with the stylus. So while I am certain software has an impact on performance, there must have been something weird going on inside the hardware of my previous device, too.
Considering the price, the fact that others have had similar issues, and how much I like about everything else - I'm very happy with my new TN7 now!
Have same problem .... When i swipe from left or right side of the screen it detects stylus nd do all the things.... Dont knw wat to do amazon is not replacing too the tablet..!
Same problem, I don't usually mind it other when I'm using an app like sketchbook pro, it becomes really annoying.
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