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Official Froyo Weak Haptic Feedback

EXTREMELY weak vibrations, go to your settings->sound->vibration intesity and feel it on max. Then press any of the 4 buttons on the bottom, you should be able to tell the difference. Anyone know a fix to it?

Same issue here. KA6 build.

ikevinnyii said:
EXTREMELY weak vibrations, go to your settings->sound->vibration intesity and feel it on max. Then press any of the 4 buttons on the bottom, you should be able to tell the difference. Anyone know a fix to it?
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i wouldnt say that the froyo update release today thru kies is official or anything as it was an involuntary update and most likely not final. i'm pretty sure TMO CMO decided it was a good move to provide something to help calm furious users.
but anyways to fix this, it involves a simple code value change to those who actually know how to code.

is there currently a rom that doesnt have this problem?? last roms i flashed had this problem +others and i went back to stock

well lets get someone in here who knows the code! i've had the issue since i started flashing custom roms.
Come on baby! Lets get some heavy vibrations up in this here cell phone!
brian_v3ntura said:
but anyways to fix this, it involves a simple code value change to those who actually know how to code.
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The haptic feedback is weak in every 2.2 ROM I've used (and on JL1, it was totally nonfunctional).
It was present in Eclair ROMs, but still very weak compared to what it feels like in the Settings menu (and extremely weak compared to other phones). Sometimes I miss calls or texts because the weak vibration.
Typing is a little harder with such weak haptic feedback, too...

synaesthetic said:
The haptic feedback is weak in every 2.2 ROM I've used (and on JL1, it was totally nonfunctional).
It was present in Eclair ROMs, but still very weak compared to what it feels like in the Settings menu (and extremely weak compared to other phones). Sometimes I miss calls or texts because the weak vibration.
Typing is a little harder with such weak haptic feedback, too...
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this is true.

Not too big of an issue for me, I don't even keep it on max level.

Yes it is weaker

Sdobron said:
Not too big of an issue for me, I don't even keep it on max level.
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Same,having it on at max just eats more battery.
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Anyone found a fix yet? I always have a charger within reach so I don't mind the battery hit.

I've noticed that mine makes a strange noise noise when it vibrates as well. Anyone else experience that?

yeah kinda like an old super mario sound lol

Thats what happens when the phone is made of plastuc.
Yes, i'm serious.
That doesnt happen on e.g. A blackberry oe hd3, but it happens a lot on phones with plastic casings...
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It's probably weaker to conserve battery but with it being like this for all 2.2 roms, it was probably intentional. Look in the i9000 forum for complaints and I'm sure you will find many suggesting that it is normal.

heygrl said:
It's probably weaker to conserve battery but with it being like this for all 2.2 roms, it was probably intentional. Look in the i9000 forum for complaints and I'm sure you will find many suggesting that it is normal.
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That's right .... having it on through out the system, even on the keyboard will drain your battery .... its no cause for concern ...

and for some people that's an obvious and acceptable drawback. anyone have a fix?
dan0zone said:
That's right .... having it on through out the system, even on the keyboard will drain your battery .... its no cause for concern ...
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jdub1911 said:
and for some people that's an obvious and acceptable drawback. anyone have a fix?
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But its there, its not like they took out, you're the same ones that were crying about the battery life, they found some areas to improve on ...like the strength of the vibration amongst others.... what is the issue ....

I don't think the OP was concerned about his battery life, I think he was concerned about weak haptics.
I updated and have the same problem as him and and a a few other people. I generally keep my haptics set to a low level because I consider them overpowering, but since this new update I can barely feel them. Furthermore, once I go into 'settings > sound > vibration intensity' to make them more powerful I get a strange squeaking noise every time my phone vibrates and the vibrations get no stronger.
I highly doubt this happens because of the plastic construction, unless 2.1 changes what the phone is made out of.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

kadashti said:
I don't think the OP was concerned about his battery life, I think he was concerned about weak haptics.
I updated and have the same problem as him and ana a few other people. I generally keep my haptics set to a low level because I consider them overpowering, but since this new update I can barely feel them. Furthermore, once I go into 'settings > sound > vibration intensity' to make them more powerful I get a strange squeaking noise every time my phone vibrates and the vibrations get no stronger.
I highly doubt this happens because of the plastic construction, unless 2.1 changes what the phone is made out of.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I think I read what the post said. I think I know what I said. I said it was probably intentional like you know.. the change from a blue data network icon to a gray one. Not being able to feel it is an exaggeration.

[Q] Change the vibration intensity?

Hey, guys! Quick question: I updated to the DK28 stock ROM. I've noticed that the vibration when the phone rings is pretty weak. Is there any way to increase the vibration of the phone when it rings? Thanks!

Setting>sound>vibration intensity
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That's the problem. The only option I get is for haptic feedback vibration intensity. The ringer vibration correlates directly with that.
The intensity has really dropped off with Froyo. I remember it being MUCH stronger. It's strongest is now like 75% of what it was on Eclair.

I noticed a huge dropoff in my vibration strength a while back as well, but not from froyo. I'm not certain this was the cause but I first noticed it after overclocking my phone. It wasn't the first time I overclocked but it was right after setting up a new OC kernel. Don't remember what kernel however, it was probably back in October/November...
Haven't seen any fix for it yet.

Poryhack said:
I noticed a huge dropoff in my vibration strength a while back as well, but not from froyo. I'm not certain this was the cause but I first noticed it after overclocking my phone. It wasn't the first time I overclocked but it was right after setting up a new OC kernel. Don't remember what kernel however, it was probably back in October/November...
Haven't seen any fix for it yet.
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Well, it's good to see I'm not the only one having this problem. I'll be pleasantly surprised if Samsung fixes this in the official update. Thanks for letting me know.

DangerZone1223 said:
Well, it's good to see I'm not the only one having this problem. I'll be pleasantly surprised if Samsung fixes this in the official update. Thanks for letting me know.
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I wouldn't get my hopes up. Samsung seems to have enough problems with basic functionality let alone people who are messing around with things they "shouldn't".

[Q] Haptic/vibration issue?

Without another unit to reference, I have to think something is up with my vibration motor. With haptic enabled on button press, I can't feel anything. I hear a very low, almost inaudible sound that could be the motor trying to work -- but I feel nothing.
How's your haptic response? Is it very pronounced or almost unnoticeable? I want to say I felt it much more during initial setup..
Also when switching the ringer from silent to vibrate, I do feel it (and hear it) but it sounds almost like a dying motor; very weak and unhealthy.
Am I off base here?
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I've had my N4 for 3 days now and haptic response is as strong as it was at the start. I am constantly pleased by it since it was poor on my GNex! Vibration in silent mode is great as well so no unhealthy sound here. Sorry to be so happy with mine!

Puzzlegirl said:
I've had my N4 for 3 days now and haptic response is as strong as it was at the start. I am constantly pleased by it since it was poor on my GNex! Vibration in silent mode is great as well so no unhealthy sound here. Sorry to be so happy with mine!
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Yea, that's what I was afraid of.. going to try a restore (although I don't have much faith..) and see where that gets me. Short of that, guess I'm going to have to call Google for a RMA.

Sounds like a hardware issue.
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horr1blek1tten said:
Sounds like a hardware issue.
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it's under advanced option inside android keyboard settings...keypress vibration settings.....1mmseconds and up

deckard1984 said:
it's under advanced option inside android keyboard settings...keypress vibration settings.....1mmseconds and up
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Nah, man. Vibration comes and goes, its system-wide not just keyboard. I already have a replacement on the way.

magn2o said:
Nah, man. Vibration comes and goes, its system-wide not just keyboard. I already have a replacement on the way.
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sorry to hear mine was very low and thought it was a possible hardware issue, but discovered advanced options and cranked up the haptic and it works fine...sorry i couldn;t help!

Vibrator

Does anyone else have a really mushy vibrate in there nexus 4, I can here it spinning. It's not crisp like my old Galaxy S.

This thread title is very misleading...
In all seriousness, no.

Oddjobguy said:
Does anyone else have a really mushy vibrate in there nexus 4, I can here it spinning. It's not crisp like my old Galaxy S.
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Yep. My most irritating (and only real) issue. Something tells me they're all like that. You can only hear it when it's really quiet but it's super annoying.

I would recommend downloading FauxClock from the market. It is the app everyone is using to change then screen colors. It has an option to change the vibration setting. Default is 70% and you can see if it can be fixed.
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Exidrion said:
Yep. My most irritating (and only real) issue. Something tells me they're all like that. You can only hear it when it's really quiet but it's super annoying.
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Your not supposed to hear it. You are supposed to feel it in your pocket.
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khanh1289 said:
This thread title is very misleading...
In all seriousness, no.
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lol....
RMA it OP..tell em the vibrator is not good and makes weird noises

There was another read I read a week ago stating that the vibration on the N4 is different from the other phones. I don't remember what it is exactly that I read but it was somewhere close to the lines that it feels more realistic or something. I probably don't make any sense right now, but it's working as intended not a defect.

I just increased the strength and it feels so much better now.
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OP can flash a custom kernel such as Franco to change the vibration control.
Use their respective app to change vibration or use the free alternative, Trickster Mod (Play Store)

zephiK said:
There was another read I read a week ago stating that the vibration on the N4 is different from the other phones. I don't remember what it is exactly that I read but it was somewhere close to the lines that it feels more realistic or something. I probably don't make any sense right now, but it's working as intended not a defect.
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The Nexus 4 use a linear motor instead of the more common rotational, counterbalanced variety. It is quieter and much more controlled. I very much prefer it.

Solutions Etcetera said:
The Nexus 4 use a linear motor instead of the more common rotational, counterbalanced variety. It is quieter and much more controlled. I very much prefer it.
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^^ What he said, pretty much sounds like the same thing I read. If I'm not mistaken, it might of been you who I read that from in another thread.
I prefer it as well, day one I used my N4 I was like wow this feels different but in a good way. I've been in situations where my vibration of my phone is so loud and I can hear it outside of my pocket. Sitting in class and not being able to deny the call or whatever.

I can't grasp how Google thought that a fricking fart under your fingertips is a good thing. Using faux now with vibration set back to 58%, it's far from the short burst I'm used to from the gnex but bearable. It could heal the washed out colors as well. Dunno why Google doesn't calibrate, it diminishes the value of their devices.

khanh1289 said:
This thread title is very misleading...
In all seriousness, no.
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Richieboy67 said:
Your not supposed to hear it. You are supposed to feel it in your pocket.
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munchy_cool said:
lol....
RMA it OP..tell em the vibrator is not good and makes weird noises
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kyokeun1234 said:
I just increased the strength and it feels so much better now.
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Must... Not... Laugh....

Thanks for the replies everyone I knew this was going to be a fun thread. Is there a way to change vibrate settings without root, or do I have to add this to reasons to root list.

Oddjobguy said:
Thanks for the replies everyone I knew this was going to be a fun thread. Is there a way to change vibrate settings without root, or do I have to add this to reasons to root list.
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You must be rooted.
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Solutions Etcetera said:
The Nexus 4 use a linear motor instead of the more common rotational, counterbalanced variety. It is quieter and much more controlled. I very much prefer it.
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Agreed. I notice the difference with the haptic feedback on all the key presses. I prefer it as well.

Actually, the first thing I commented on about the phone was how nice the haptic feedback felt when I first opened it up. I much prefer the linear motor in the Nexus 4, as opposed to the unbalanced rotational vibrator in anything else I've played with. It is tough to explain, but it just feels more controlled and clean.

Maybe mine is faulty then because it feels anything but clean. It doesn't feel like one pulse, there are lots of little after shocks.

Oddjobguy said:
Maybe mine is faulty then because it feels anything but clean. It doesn't feel like one pulse, there are lots of little after shocks.
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If you get franco Kernel you can change the feedback strength (franco is 100 ... stock is 70).
Took everything in me to keep my reply PG :laugh:

dmorand said:
If you get franco Kernel you can change the feedback strength (franco is 100 ... stock is 70).
Took everything in me to keep my reply PG :laugh:
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Stock kernel also supports vibration strength change. Just download trickster mod and you can change it.
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Vibration motor is too strong.

It's so bad i can hear it vibrating/echoing. Is everyone else's this strong? And if you have/had a 3/3T do you think it is a lot stronger?

There's an option to decrease the vibration and intensity and even the vibration pattern. You could try that.

Oh boy.
Yes. As the other guy mentioned. You can decrease the intensity in setting.
But also: I am coming from a htc10. The OP5 is way more quiet / weaker than my 10. If you think the OP5 is loud, the htc 10 would be an earthquake to you ;D

alanjolly123 said:
There's an option to decrease the vibration and intensity and even the vibration pattern. You could try that.
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I have. It is still strong and I can hear it everytime it gives feedback.

Allez, another reason to return it!

LeKeiser said:
Allez, another reason to return it!
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I agree. Along with the jello issue. I'm unimpressed.

MrMeeseeks said:
I agree. Along with the jello issue. I'm unimpressed.
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you forgot the blind camera.

MrMeeseeks said:
It's so bad i can hear it vibrating/echoing. Is everyone else's this strong? And if you have/had a 3/3T do you think it is a lot stronger?
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the vibration was too weak IMO on the 3 so this is a welcome for me. I've yet to open my op5 yet so we will see

stooyleown said:
the vibration was too weak IMO on the 3 so this is a welcome for me. I've yet to open my op5 yet so we will see
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I love the 3T vibration. It's there just enough to know it's there. My wife doesn't think the 5 is as strong as her iPhone 7+ vibration so I guess I'm just used to the 3/3T plus personal preference.

I Love the Vibration of the op5, but i Need longer Vibration!!!! Even in WhatsApp settings it doesnt Work
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Coming from the s7, the haptic feedback is so strong, even on Light intensity... It would have been nice if it was more refined The s7 is far superior in this aspect.
Regarding htc10, when I first got that in hand, the haptic feedback was a instant no go for me :-s

DSF said:
Coming from the s7, the haptic feedback is so strong, even on Light intensity... It would have been nice if it was more refined The s7 is far superior in this aspect.
Regarding htc10, when I first got that in hand, the haptic feedback was a instant no go for me :-s
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Coming from the Galaxy S4, the vibration on the OP5 is much too weak for my tastes.

Is it still too strong? I recall reading that an update lowered the intensity overall. Does anyone know what was changed? I'd like to be able to increase it back (if safe to do so). Hoping it's rom based and not kernel. Or if it's kernel, maybe a custom kernel already has it increased