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How are you reacting to the back keys?

I personally have no issues using the back buttons, But I hear alot of people do, how's your experience?
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I have no issues with them being on the back, I do have issues with how they are placed though. I hit volume instead of power all the time.

mbh87 said:
I have no issues with them being on the back, I do have issues with how they are placed though. I hit volume instead of power all the time.
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Which version do you have? The verizon version has slightly smaller keys that I grant you are harder to find. My solution was to get a case, it makes it a world easier to find. Currently Im using a Incipio DualPro, havent had any mispresses since.

polaric said:
Which version do you have? The verizon version has slightly smaller keys that I grant you are harder to find. My solution was to get a case, it makes it a world easier to find. Currently Im using a Incipio DualPro, havent had any mispresses since.
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+1 (Verizon version) Any problems I had were solved with a case. Its really a non issue IMO. When the side bezel is cut in half again next year more manufactures may be forced to do the same. Who knows, we'll have to wait and see!

Have no issue them. Only time I use the back buttons is when I turn my phone on/off. I like that people can see the light on when your talking on the phone.
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So far I'm really digging the back buttons on my Sprint version. My finger naturally finds the power button as I am taking it out of my pocket.
Only complaint I have is it's hard to adjust the volume when it's in a car dock.

lil_jimmy_norton said:
So far I'm really digging the back buttons on my Sprint version. My finger naturally finds the power button as I am taking it out of my pocket.
Only complaint I have is it's hard to adjust the volume when it's in a car dock.
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My solution for that was a volume widget on the lockscreen when its charging.

lil_jimmy_norton said:
So far I'm really digging the back buttons on my Sprint version. My finger naturally finds the power button as I am taking it out of my pocket.
Only complaint I have is it's hard to adjust the volume when it's in a car dock.
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tl;dr : back buttons are easy to get used to and the benefits far outweigh any negatives.
Wall of text incoming for the bored.
There are times when you can't access the back. There is no perfect way to interact with the phone in every circumstance with any phone but the back buttons in my opinion are a great idea, and what you gain far outweighs the benefits of buttons in the traditional locations. I hope LG sticks to their guns and keeps trying to improve the power and control button locations.
People can and should easily adapt, so if LG can come up with a better system they should go for that. I don't care if dimwits can't learn to push a button in a location that they are new to. LG gambled that people wouldn't be too put off by the change and I'm sure they have lost a number of sales due to that roll of the dice but if the placement of the buttons are what keep you from buying this phone, you don't deserve a phone this good.
Not saying this phone is perfect by any stretch but this is one off the best phones available at this time and has unique features you can't get on any other phone. Knock on, for example, is a killer app, in my opinion. When you go to other devices and start tapping on them expecting them to turn on you know you've discovered something special. Your mind tells you, "this phone is defective", when two taps doesn't turn it on when actually is just a Samsung S4!

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Not saying this phone is perfect by any stretch but this is one off the best phones available at this time and has unique features you can't get on any other phone. Knock on, for example, is a killer app, in my opinion. When you go to other devices and start tapping on them expecting them to turn on you know you've discovered something special. Your mind tells you, "this phone is defective", when two taps doesn't turn it on when actually is just a Samsung S4!
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My sentiments exactly. I find myself constantly tapping devices now, I even felt the compulsion to program doubletap to turn on with my Linux Netbook(Touchscreen).

I have switched to LMT and removed the buttons.
It's nice to have the added screen real estate and the pie buttons are much more conveniently placed
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FWIW, I'm kind of digging the buttons on the back.

I'm liking them, it means you can hold the phone more firmly and on any edge without risk of pressing a button. When I first got it i was having issues feeling the difference between the camera/volume ridge and the power button but now it's pretty easy.

I love them. Lets me easily change volume on music and such while its in my pocket. Sure, you can do it with side buttons too, but still.
I also find it easier to reach these buttons than the traditional sidebuttons.

Only beef I have with them is from leaning against a fender when working on a car. It keeps turning the camera on and taking pocket pictures. Took exactly 100 pocket pictures today. I usually don't have my phone with me when I'm working in the garage but I basically can't now. Just a little annoying.

I think you can change your settings for smemo and camera to off, you could also turn the camera the opposite way in your pants so the buttons are facing the flesh of your leg. I doubt your flesh is hard enough to allow for a button to be pushed very often, if at all. A case would also help with this problem you're having.
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Gnarfsan said:
I have switched to LMT and removed the buttons.
It's nice to have the added screen real estate and the pie buttons are much more conveniently placed
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The buttons on the back of the phone, not the "back" soft key my friend....
Did you just troll me?

No issues. Hardly ever press them since knock knock feature was introduce.
-LG G2

I liked the idea of the back buttons, even before I purchased or knew much about the phone. it gives the phone symmetry, physically and visually. I understood the logic behind the design, and even if you can't get used to them, it's definitely NOT A DEAL-BREAKER that so many reviewers emphasize...which is sad.

xyltha said:
I think you can change your settings for smemo and camera to off, you could also turn the camera the opposite way in your pants so the buttons are facing the flesh of your leg. I doubt your flesh is hard enough to allow for a button to be pushed very often, if at all. A case would also help with this problem you're having.
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The buttons on the back of the phone, not the "back" soft key my friend....
Did you just troll me?
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Nah, I just shouldn't be posting at 3 am in the morning But I actually did have problems reaching the soft keys
I like that the keys are back there. But what I like even more about this phone is that I rarely have to use them. The quirky tap on/off works well enough to be useful, and the buttons on the back are perfect.
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I didn't think the back keys were bad when I bought the phone, but they have slowly become very annoying and I would rather have not had them. When in my pocket the phone goes on all the time, when I sit it seems to apply a little pressure on the phone because it's a larger phone, and that presses the power button. Also when I have it in my pocket any light pressure on the volume keys will activate them, it's annoying while at the gym listening to music. Many times when I simply pick it up I'll lightly touch the power button and it turns on, the knock on feature also is kind of easy to accidentally activate just picking the phone up and handling it. It's also impossible to use the keys while the phone is in its car cradle.
Don't get me wrong, I love this phone. I have Cyanogenmod 10.2 on it and overall it's a beast, I definitely love it. But I think the rear buttons were a mistake and it would have crossed over from 99% to 100% if it had regular buttons IMO.

I love them. They feel natural and other phones no longer do.
I even use the power button instead of knock knock sometimes.
LG G2

S5 screen TOO sensitive?!?!

Right I have now had this issue several times and it has become a big problem. I put the phone in my pocket, get a call/message/text/ which turns the screen on, and somehow the touch screen buttons keep getting pressed. So far I have lost all my paid for credits in a game when I paused it and put it in my pocket to get off a train, had it start skipping tracks when listening to music when a message arrived and it started pressing the lockscreen music buttons while in my pocket....twice.
I never EVER had anything like this with the S3 that it replaced. Somehow the screen is obviously being pressed by my leg THROUGH my trousers and activating the buttons on the touchscreen whenever the screen is on. Obviously this may have serious consequences if it starts calling contacts or even emergency numbers while in my pocket.
I am looking for a way to reduce the sensitivity so it doesnt do this but so far all I can find in the settings is a single tickbox to INCREASE the sensitivity so you can use it with gloves on (which suggests to me it must also be possible to reduce it).

Yup
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ewokuk said:
Right I have now had this issue several times and it has become a big problem. I put the phone in my pocket, get a call/message/text/ which turns the screen on, and somehow the touch screen buttons keep getting pressed. So far I have lost all my paid for credits in a game when I paused it and put it in my pocket to get off a train, had it start skipping tracks when listening to music when a message arrived and it started pressing the lockscreen music buttons while in my pocket....twice.
I never EVER had anything like this with the S3 that it replaced. Somehow the screen is obviously being pressed by my leg THROUGH my trousers and activating the buttons on the touchscreen whenever the screen is on. Obviously this may have serious consequences if it starts calling contacts or even emergency numbers while in my pocket.
I am looking for a way to reduce the sensitivity so it doesnt do this but so far all I can find in the settings is a single tickbox to INCREASE the sensitivity so you can use it with gloves on (which suggests to me it must also be possible to reduce it).
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You may have a faulty handset as I don't have these problems on mine.
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I doubt it. Friend has one as well, does exactly the same, rub phone on chest to clean it and it is pressing buttons/icons etc on the touchscreen if the screen is on.

Did you turn out that thing in settings that makes the screen more sensitive so that you can use it with gloves on?

There's the air wakeup setting too
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I've owned the S2, S3, S4 and never had this problem. Now I have a G900F. The S5 screen is ridiculously sensitive and I have the exact same problem as the OP.

Try to add a pattern lock screen, it should prevent the phone from launching anything even if the screen wakes up.

Yeah I've been having the same problems I switched the touch sensitivity toggle off and it's been ok
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kthz said:
Try to add a pattern lock screen, it should prevent the phone from launching anything even if the screen wakes up.
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It' on pattern lock. That doesnt stop notifications coming up for anyone that has it set up like that, and it doesnt stop it pressing the emergency calls button!
Air View is off, Increase Touch Sensitivity is off (as already mentioned). Infact I tried the Increase Touch Sensitivity option to see what effect it has and I can't see any difference to it with it turned on, it is just as sensitive, I can literally put my finger inside my shirt and move the screen around and I can do this just as well with the touch sensitivity on or off. Perhaps there is a bug which is causing the increased touch sensitivity to be on ALL the time even when the box is not ticked. Seems to be a problem many are having anyway.

ewokuk said:
It' on pattern lock. That doesnt stop notifications coming up for anyone that has it set up like that, and it doesnt stop it pressing the emergency calls button!
Air View is off, Increase Touch Sensitivity is off (as already mentioned). Infact I tried the Increase Touch Sensitivity option to see what effect it has and I can't see any difference to it with it turned on, it is just as sensitive, I can literally put my finger inside my shirt and move the screen around and I can do this just as well with the touch sensitivity on or off. Perhaps there is a bug which is causing the increased touch sensitivity to be on ALL the time even when the box is not ticked. Seems to be a problem many are having anyway.
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Not had any problems whilst in my pocket, but I tried using the screen through my T-SHIRT and it does the same thing for me with touch sensitivity off or on. Just tried with gloves though and it doesn't work unless you switch touch sensitivity on, so it does make some kind of difference to the screen.
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In that case ewokuk, 2 solutions, since your phone is brand new, maybe you should take it back to your store and get another unit.
Or wait for maybe a fix with next firmware update.. which may happen anytime. For helping you, you could get a protection / front cover for your phone

I registered just to post here. This has been driving me absolutely nuts. Every time I have a call when in the car and the phone is in my pocket (talking through bluetooth), if my leg so much as twitches I end up muting myself or hanging up. I went from an S3 to the S5. If I get a text while walking and I have music playing or something, any and every button available will be pressed. I have had random gibberish created on my calendar while walking (screen lock hadn't activated yet because I had just put it in my pocket).
ewokuk, any word on what you did? I have played around with as many settings as I can but nothing seems to do the trick. It's a nice phone, but unfortunately this one thing drives me up a wall

The screens can still be used through simple fabrics .. it can be done so since the S2. If the screen is in the pocket facing down (against your thigh) it still can be triggered. I can only suggest to put the screen facing outwards or well not against your skin or body
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deathst said:
The screens can still be used through simple fabrics .. it can be done so since the S2. If the screen is in the pocket facing down (against your thigh) it still can be triggered. I can only suggest to put the screen facing outwards or well not against your skin or body
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The difference in sensitivity between the S3 and S5 is pretty astounding though. Yes, I could use the S3 through a shirt if needed, but I never had it hang up phone calls constantly and go through all my apps randomly.
I think the proximity sensor is just not the greatest as it doesn't detect that it's in a pocket. Again, no real idea, but that is my guess.

Same problems here. Phone pocket dials people, replies to texts. Pattern lock helped..but I prefer not using it. Maybe it's because the phone wakes with text messages received. Annoying as heck
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Rippley05 said:
Same problems here. Phone pocket dials people, replies to texts. Pattern lock helped..but I prefer not using it. Maybe it's because the phone wakes with text messages received. Annoying as heck
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I'm glad I'm not the only one because I really did think it was just me. All of the issues listed in this thread happen to me all the time. Tracks skip, the phone hangs up.. I even find my typing is less accurate unless I really slow myself down (it seems prone to picking up extra key presses although this might just be mel. I did not have these issues with my s3.
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Forum wouldn't let me edit my previous message so here goes:
No its just me. See here http://phandroid.com/2014/04/19/8-things-i-hate-about-the-samsung-galaxy-s5/:

Hey all, i am facing the same problem with the sensitivity of my screen!
ewokuk said:
Right I have now had this issue several times and it has become a big problem. I put the phone in my pocket, get a call/message/text/ which turns the screen on, and somehow the touch screen buttons keep getting pressed. So far I have lost all my paid for credits in a game when I paused it and put it in my pocket to get off a train, had it start skipping tracks when listening to music when a message arrived and it started pressing the lockscreen music buttons while in my pocket....twice.
I never EVER had anything like this with the S3 that it replaced. Somehow the screen is obviously being pressed by my leg THROUGH my trousers and activating the buttons on the touchscreen whenever the screen is on. Obviously this may have serious consequences if it starts calling contacts or even emergency numbers while in my pocket.
I am looking for a way to reduce the sensitivity so it doesnt do this but so far all I can find in the settings is a single tickbox to INCREASE the sensitivity so you can use it with gloves on (which suggests to me it must also be possible to reduce it).
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i am ahvind the same issue with the sensitivity of the screen!!!something wrong is happening for sure cause i tested another Samsung S5 and it didnt have any problem!Its has warranty so i dont care!do the same!
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ewokuk said:
Right I have now had this issue several times and it has become a big problem. I put the phone in my pocket, get a call/message/text/ which turns the screen on, and somehow the touch screen buttons keep getting pressed. So far I have lost all my paid for credits in a game when I paused it and put it in my pocket to get off a train, had it start skipping tracks when listening to music when a message arrived and it started pressing the lockscreen music buttons while in my pocket....twice.
I never EVER had anything like this with the S3 that it replaced. Somehow the screen is obviously being pressed by my leg THROUGH my trousers and activating the buttons on the touchscreen whenever the screen is on. Obviously this may have serious consequences if it starts calling contacts or even emergency numbers while in my pocket.
I am looking for a way to reduce the sensitivity so it doesnt do this but so far all I can find in the settings is a single tickbox to INCREASE the sensitivity so you can use it with gloves on (which suggests to me it must also be possible to reduce it).
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i am having the same issue about the sensitivity of the screen!!!something wrong is happening for sure cause i tested another Samsung S5 and it didnt have any problem!Its has warranty so i dont care!do the same!

s series sensitivity
I have had that problem with the s3 s4 and now s5 i just put my phone in my pocket with the screen facing out that way my leg cant activate it and my pants doesnt press the unlock button when i move.

Ditto, never so bad as this phone, I put it in my pocket now screen out, and put my wallet over the screen so I don't accidentally crack it.
Often in games when I am "hovering" over the screen it will trigger the action anyway. I've tested this to nearly 1 full cm away from the screen. If I hover on the same spot for 2+ seconds at ~1cm it initiates a touch at that point.
I also did not notice a difference switching increased sensitivity on or off.
Rarely, but sometimes during calls the screen turns on briefly when I pull the phone away as it starts making my face sweat, it will the "hover" hang up or mute, or launch some app (often one that has force screen on permissions) and send people gibberish email or text messages, set alarms or calendar events. I even had it start a conference call, adding an old boss to my conversation (I keep the number handy for references) once.
I have used the finger print lock since the first time I turned the phone on. Most annoying is the sensorly app, only works with the screen on even when running in the background...
I have also had to modify my typing to accommodate this sensitivity, I have to tap slightly above and right of the keys to make sure I hit the right ones.

[Q] No Call Option Access GPE ROM for Galaxy S4! [Android 4.4.4]

Hi guys
This is the first time I have rooted and installed a custom Rom
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Everything looks and works ok but when I make a call. The screen just goes black and I cannot access any of the call progress options such as hang-up, Speaker, etc...
I can only press home button and access the phones home button and thats it
If the other person does not hand up the only way to hand up is to turn off the phone
Is there any way to fix this? or a more stable Stock Android ROM for Samsung Galaxy S4 GT9505 ?
Just made a phone call, after the call, they hang up. And I had to restart the phone to access it. Screen was just blank..

Maybe your proximity sensor is dirty and call app detect it. Try to verify this with an app.

furbyx92 said:
Maybe your proximity sensor is dirty and call app detect it. Try to verify this with an app.
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I think you are right
The original OS the screen went black but was still usable when press the home screen after I got my screen and digitizer replaced
Looked on google and found this can happen after screen replacement.
Downloaded a Proximity Sensor app and it says it detects it but keeps saying "last distance reported 0.0 cm"

Drekk0 said:
I think you are right
The original OS the screen went black but was still usable when press the home screen after I got my screen and digitizer replaced
Looked on google and found this can happen after screen replacement.
Downloaded a Proximity Sensor app and it says it detects it but keeps saying "last distance reported 0.0 cm"
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If the distance is 0.0 that means proximity sensor is "covered", so maybe is a bad screen position or is dirty.

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If the distance is 0.0 that means proximity sensor is "covered", so maybe is a bad screen position or is dirty.
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Cool
I guess I can take it back to shop but not sure if they'll fix for free after 6 or so months, because I just thought thats how it is after screen replacement

Or you can use the Xposed module "Disable Proximity"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/mod-disable-proximity-t2798887/post53766106

Drekk0 said:
Cool
I guess I can take it back to shop but not sure if they'll fix for free after 6 or so months, because I just thought thats how it is after screen replacement
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Maybe is just dust, try with compressed air in speaker. There is a thread with procedure explanation.
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Or you can use the Xposed module "Disable Proximity"
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The only problem is press hangout zone with screen active.

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Maybe is just dust, try with compressed air in speaker. There is a thread with procedure explanation.
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The only problem is press hangout zone with screen active.
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Yes I fixed it !
Lots of crap on sensor and I cleaned it

Tip: No circle case needed to check the time

I haven't seen this tip posted yet so I thought I'd put it up.
You don't need to have one of those fancy circle cases to see what the time is. You don't even have to press the power button or tap the screen. While the screen is off, swipe your finger from the top to the middle of the screen. It will show you a clock that disappears as soon as soon as you lift your finger. It will also show you your notification bar. So if you have your lock screen set to not show you any notifications, you can use this method to see if you have a text or email or whatever, with out having to unlock your phone.
EDIT: This doesn't appear to work on all phones. YMMV.

You can do it from the middle of the screen also. Just slide your finger downwards.

And of course... it doesn't work on the at&t model.

Doesn't seem to work for me...
Is it double tap then swipe? I'm trying all sorts of tapping combinations and nothing interesting is happening, other than the screen turning on as normal when you double tap

Place thumb on screen, slide down. The screen has to be off of course.

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Place thumb on screen, slide down. The screen has to be off of course.
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-Turn screen off
-Put finger anywhere on screen
-Without releasing, swipe down
-Release finger
Is that right? I've tried about 10 times and I'm getting nothing. Is there a setting to enable/disable this somewhere? I might have disabled it by mistake

You have to keep your thumb on the screen. As soon as you lift your finger, the screen goes back to sleep. You should notice the notification light come on if its working.
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It's kind of annoying. I found this awhile ago.
If you can't get it to work ya the screen, one-one-thousand,then swipe down.

I am amazed how people don't find this out on their own within the first hour of handling the phone.

kyle1867 said:
Doesn't seem to work for me...
Is it double tap then swipe? I'm trying all sorts of tapping combinations and nothing interesting is happening, other than the screen turning on as normal when you double tap
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Do you have an AT&T model?

Doesn't work for me. I have the international version with o2 ROM branding.
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Oh, this only works with activated lockscreen. I had mine off.

In case you guys haven't read the instruction manual that came with the phone, all gestures and tips are in there.
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Is there a way to disable this?

From what I've read, it does not work on AT&T models. And I don't think there is a way to disable the function, for models that have it.

And of course it's in the insanely small/thin font that you have no chance of reading if you're long sighted but aren't wearing your reading glasses (e.g. when you wake up during the night).

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Oh, this only works with activated lockscreen. I had mine off.
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Correct. Your Lock Screen must be set to at least Swipe, and the screen must be locked at the time. It won't work on None, or if your phone hasn't locked yet due to setting a Lock timer after the screen timeout.

At risk of sounding dense, what is the main benefit of this? I rarely use this, but don't recall seeing notifications with it, at least not the sort that show you a text. I see a clock and the status bar at the top (signal strength, etc).
If I want to see the time, I could wake the screen up, including by double-tapping (so no need for access to the rear buttons). I see more notifications that way as well. One advantage of this would be if I'm in a dark room, and I'm trying to avoid disturbing people by lighting up the whole screen. But at least for me, that scenario is not common.
Am I just missing something about what makes this feature handy?

It's useless imo. And what annoys me more is the fact, that I can't turn it off.

I'm wondering if disabling swipe views and doubled tap to screen on actually increases battery life. My nexus 5 with custom kernel had that function but battery drain was significant.
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RedOCtobyr said:
At risk of sounding dense, what is the main benefit of this? I rarely use this, but don't recall seeing notifications with it, at least not the sort that show you a text. I see a clock and the status bar at the top (signal strength, etc).
If I want to see the time, I could wake the screen up, including by double-tapping (so no need for access to the rear buttons). I see more notifications that way as well. One advantage of this would be if I'm in a dark room, and I'm trying to avoid disturbing people by lighting up the whole screen. But at least for me, that scenario is not common.
Am I just missing something about what makes this feature handy?
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Honestly it is just easier. Instead of Double Tapping to turn on, checking for notifications (if you have none or none you are concerned with), then double tapping off.
It is a quick peek. Shows you the time and notifications. You don't always have to wake your phone by double tapping. It is a 1 quick swipe gesture that turns the screen on, shows you relevant information, and turns off in 1 swoop.
I use it ALL the time. I have the Verizon model btw. Whether you use it or not, it is a super nice feature and just something that really adds to the convenience.

Accidental touch protection not working

Is anyone else having problems with the accidental touch protection not working? My S10+ keeps doing things while its in my pocket. It's unlocked from smart lock connected to my watch so I keep pulling my phone out to it being in a random app or it'll change song while in my pocket if i'm listening to music.
On my previous note 9 i'd get an alert if the top of the screen was covered saying to not cover the top of the screen

Same problem here. It happens randomly. The only way to prevent this from happening is to disable Double Tap to Wake Screen with Accidental Touch activated.

I have to disable DT2W because of this. The problem is caused by the lack of proximity sensor. Poor Samsung!

The curved screen makes typing in one hand very annoying.
Lot of accidental touches from the right of the screen.
Any solution for that when typing in one hand.
I tried reducing the keyboard size but it doesn’t look good looking.

GialanG said:
I have to disable DT2W because of this. The problem is caused by the lack of proximity sensor. Poor Samsung!
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Of there is no proximity sensor, how does your screen turn off as soon as you hold it to your head while on the phone?
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GialanG said:
I have to disable DT2W because of this. The problem is caused by the lack of proximity sensor. Poor Samsung!
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If there is no proximity sensor, how does your screen turn off as soon as you hold it to your head while on the phone?

You sure this isn't caused by having "Lift to wake" enabled? Seems like that option can wake the device whether it's in a pocket or not. Seems like the proximity sensor works for me with DT2W, if I cover the top of the screen with my palm I can't wake it with a double tap, but I can if I pick the phone up while covering it.

Same here... very annoying

latino147 said:
Of there is no proximity sensor, how does your screen turn off as soon as you hold it to your head while on the phone?
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If there is no proximity sensor, how does your screen turn off as soon as you hold it to your head while on the phone?
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I don't know how it works during a call, but no one can prove the existence of a physical proximity sensor. You can see this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/s1...urned-test-t3909188/post79081873#post79081873.
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jeston said:
You sure this isn't caused by having "Lift to wake" enabled? Seems like that option can wake the device whether it's in a pocket or not. Seems like the proximity sensor works for me with DT2W, if I cover the top of the screen with my palm I can't wake it with a double tap, but I can if I pick the phone up while covering it.
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Are you sure DT2W doesn't work when you cover the top of the screen? Make sure you don't touch the screen.
I find out the mechanism how Samsung prevents accidental touches, it totally depends on the touches on the screen, not the proximity like other phones. S10 detects the area, position and number of touches on the screen; if the touch area is large, or the touches are in different positions, or there are two or more simultaneous touch, it assumes that they're accidental touches like in a pocket.

GialanG said:
I don't know how it works during a call, but no one can prove the existence of a physical proximity sensor. You can see this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/s1...rned-test-t3909188/post79081873#post79081873.
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Are you sure DT2W doesn't work when you cover the top of the screen? Make sure you don't touch the screen.
I find out the mechanism how Samsung prevents accidental touches, it totally depends on the touches on the screen, not the proximity like other phones. S10 detects the area, position and number of touches on the screen; if the touch area is large, or the touches are in different positions, or there are two or more simultaneous touch, it assumes that they're accidental touches like in a pocket.
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That is correct. There is a proximity sensor but only works when in a call or listening to audio messages in certain apps.
Still, the touch screen mechanism is a very poor solution in terms of engineering since it just doesn't work well.
Unlikely to ever get a fix to this.

Mikehawk595 said:
That is correct. There is a proximity sensor but only works when in a call or listening to audio messages in certain apps.
Still, the touch screen mechanism is a very poor solution in terms of engineering since it just doesn't work well.
Unlikely to ever get a fix to this.
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I thought they "fixed" it in the last OTA a few weeks ago? Mine has been a lot better since that OTA, but I still do get random wakes here and there that are still really annoying. I guess they still have work to do.

Am facing the same issue, it's very annoying. Did anyone get the solution for this?