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Motion on ATT version not working?

it just mine but motion isn't working. i'm ready to exchange if thats the case. my guinea pig phone*

Just double checking that you actually have it turned on??
I have the International version, but they should be the same. Green check mark in box to turn on. Green sliders on options means on. Gray off. Pretty self explanatory. Again, just double checking.
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ofc they are all turned on- that's why i'm posting this thread. anyways i'm waiting on someone who has the att version to try it out

Nice first defective ATT S3 worst part is theres no where u can take it in to get it exchanged for at least a few days =/

I have the AT&T version as of about 5 hours ago and although I have not tested all the motion controls, the ones I have all work. Tap top, moving icons on homescreens, tilt to unlock, tilt to zoom are all ones I know are working for sure. I will let you know if I find any that are not.
edit: I just tested pan images and it works too.

Try restarting? See if that might work.
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i did restart several. pan does work strangely (holding icon to place on a home screen), but screen capture, tapping top, and prolly a bunch of others i didn't try dont work. no problem i'll just play with this till they get new ones. 30 days is fine

Did you try recalibrating it? That's a really important and potentially easy fix. Sorry if you said you did; I'm tired and didn't read carefully.

yes turning on motion, calibrating, etc were all the things i first did before posting this thread. i just want to mainly see if mine is defective or if its a universal thing

How about a factory reset? I think it's always a good idea to factory reset out of the box before getting the phone setup for daily use.
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My S3 seems to be doing ok, I calibrated it on a perfectly level surface, and has been fine since.

kyan~ said:
it just mine but motion isn't working. i'm ready to exchange if thats the case. my guinea pig phone*
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all motion feature is not working??

Try palm screen capture, won't work (motion is on).
Back to Power+Home work just fine

You actually have to touch the screen with the side of you hand and sweep it across. You can't just sweep it without touching.
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Baldilocks said:
You actually have to touch the screen with the side of you hand and sweep it across. You can't just sweep it without touching.
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Got it :good:
I thought it's malfunction or something

pakxelaos said:
Got it :good:
I thought it's malfunction or something
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Yeah. They don't make it very clear.
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kyan~ said:
it just mine but motion isn't working. i'm ready to exchange if thats the case. my guinea pig phone*
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arent you the guy who ordered on the 20th or something and got it the next day? if so...guess all that bragging came back to bite you in the ass!

Mine works, although tapping the top is skitchy... i have to tap it quite hard for it to recognize. white att gs3

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arent you the guy who ordered on the 20th or something and got it the next day? if so...guess all that bragging came back to bite you in the ass!
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lol? u some stalker? well screen capture does work i needed to touch the screen

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Guys. See the attached pic. Bought Galaxy S4 octa 3 weeks before. Working fine. But suddenly today appeared a small red dot on screen. You can see it besided word wifi. It gets disappeared when screen gets off or if I turn off the mobile. But when screen is On it is clearly visible. What is it? Is it a hardware issue? Has anyone faced the same isdue on any phone. Currently downloading the latest firmware. Wish after updating firmware this issue get vanish. If not then I have to go to svc.
Thanks in advance.
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Unfortunately, it seems that your phone has a dead pixel which is a hardware issue... there are some apps that pretends to wake-up dead pixels but for me it never worked. The only solution was to send it to repair

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Guys. See the attached pic. Bought Galaxy S4 octa 3 weeks before. Working fine. But suddenly today appeared a small red dot on screen. You can see it besided word wifi. It gets disappeared when screen gets off or if I turn off the mobile. But when screen is On it is clearly visible. What is it? Is it a hardware issue? Has anyone faced the same isdue on any phone. Currently downloading the latest firmware. Wish after updating firmware this issue get vanish. If not then I have to go to svc.
Thanks in advance.
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Hi, looks like a stuck pixel on your screen. Use an app from play store that fixes stuck pixel and should fix it.
Something like this >> https://play.google.com/store/apps/...EsImNvbS5odGMuY2hyaXMuYmxhY2tzcG90ZGV0ZWN0Il0.
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Unfortunately, it seems that your phone has a dead pixel which is a hardware issue... there are some apps that pretends to wake-up dead pixels but for me it never worked. The only solution was to send it to repair
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A dead pixel is black. He has a stuck pixel. This can be fixed with some apps. In case doesn't fix , you can go from where you bought it and replace it, but first give a try to some apps that fix stuck pixels.

Thanks for reply Dean and Kimkim. I have installed that app and run it twice. First time for 10 mins and second time for 30 mins. But no luck. That stuck pixel is still there. Now have to go to service center only.
Btw what is the reason behind happening of this? Any idea?
Thanks & Regards,
Chintan
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chokhu1585 said:
Thanks for reply Dean and Kimkim. I have installed that app and run it twice. First time for 10 mins and second time for 30 mins. But no luck. That stuck pixel is still there. Now have to go to service center only.
Btw what is the reason behind happening of this? Any idea?
Thanks & Regards,
Chintan
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Read here >> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defective_pixel

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Read here >> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defective_pixel
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I have managed to remove a stuck pixel on my S2 by simply rubbing the screen!
It sounds crazy but someone told me to try it and it worked, it never came back.
Just apply pressure to the screen where the stuck pixel is and keep rubbing, it should disappear.

Obagleyfreer said:
I have managed to remove a stuck pixel on my S2 by simply rubbing the screen!
It sounds crazy but someone told me to try it and it worked, it never came back.
Just apply pressure to the screen where the stuck pixel is and keep rubbing, it should disappear.
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I remember i did this on a old LCD monitor and it worked, but i really wouldn't suggest apply any pressure on s4 screen. They're lots of reports of broken amoled under the glass. So doesn't sound like a good idea. Better to have it replaced for free than to bring it back with broken screen and to be charged for that.

Ok. Thanks everyone. Will go to service center in a day or two to get it replaced.
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I tried rubbing the screen and that stuck pixel disappeared. But it again returns after some time. Tried it 4-5 times already. Why this pixel stuck? Any specific reason.?
Now I have to go svc only.
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General thoughts" Tips" OT Idol 3

Hello idol 3 community"
Well I have just took delivery of this device and first impression's wow"
I first stumbled on this device when a friend showed me it around its release d time, and it took my eye then and then I completely forgot about it until now when looking for a new phone due to loosing my P8 Lite [emoji22] , I came across it on Amazon £199 seemed to good to be true for the spec so took a punt on it ,
Glad i did it feels flagship premium and specs to match screen is crisp and camera to match , although it dose have strange location for power button and USB OK iv seen USB in that location before but power button!!
Anybody explain the reason for the power button being top left?
I have fairly large hands and its tricky
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DoobyDroid said:
Hello idol 3 community"
Well I have just took delivery of this device and first impression's wow"
I first stumbled on this device when a friend showed me it around its release d time, and it took my eye then and then I completely forgot about it until now when looking for a new phone due to loosing my P8 Lite [emoji22] , I came across it on Amazon £199 seemed to good to be true for the spec so took a punt on it ,
Glad i did it feels flagship premium and specs to match screen is crisp and camera to match , although it dose have strange location for power button and USB OK iv seen USB in that location before but power button!!
Anybody explain the reason for the power button being top left?
I have fairly large hands and its tricky
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It has double tap to wake and sleep. I seldom use my power button.

Yes I like double tap to wake like the G3 but double tap to sleep I've tried and dose not lock is there a setting I've missed its locking the phone I find hard such a stretch one handed and don't want to drop , I got a smart case that seems to work well when I close case it locks screen , suppose will do ,, thanks
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Ah got it to work now derrrr" that helps still keep looking for that power button on right side lol
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Power button is right where my left thumb is when putting it back inside my pocket.

neilownz said:
Power button is right where my left thumb is when putting it back inside my pocket.
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So turn it upside down...since it has mic/speaker on both sides you can use it upside down without issue and then power isn't in your way...vol up/down even work as you expect even though they are at bottom left.

How do you RMA this device as I don't see it on Alcatel device support listing so can't complete form as device not there , reason being I have a second device for the Mrs but its stop detecting the sim have tested with several sims and none work , tia
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DoobyDroid said:
How do you RMA this device as I don't see it on Alcatel device support listing so can't complete form as device not there , reason being I have a second device for the Mrs but its stop detecting the sim have tested with several sims and none work , tia
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If you got it from amazon, try them first.

I did and they sent a new one ,
The device was brought unlocked and worked fine with my TPO sim went to put a ID sim in and would not work then it wouldn't work with the TPO sim tried few sims same issue. Then I put a three sim in and up popped signal bar ,,wtf how can it sim lock to three network when never put a official three sim in the phone to start , I can only assume the I'd sim ( who piggy back of three) was to blame but it wouldn't work only a official three sim , how has this happened when it was unlocked device ,
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Dead pixel or stuck pixel

My phone was dropped yesterday,glass not scratch but in my right screen i can see some annoying green pixel and its most noticeable when the screen is black..
How i can fix that ? I install some app from playstore but not back to normal
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I don't believe that can be fixed. ?
Maybe you must go to service center to replace the screen with a new one.
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A try almost app but no luck, i read somewhere that put the device in freezer in 24 hours can solve the problem. What do you think ?
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ariefabuzaky said:
A try almost app but no luck, i read somewhere that put the device in freezer in 24 hours can solve the problem. What do you think ?
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Really doubt that it will help. This is toast.. Try to replace it through warranty if there are no marks from the drop, maybe you get lucky

ariefabuzaky said:
A try almost app but no luck, i read somewhere that put the device in freezer in 24 hours can solve the problem. What do you think ?
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If I were you, I would do what he said (below). If there are no drop marks, there is a very good chance you can claim the warranty!
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Really doubt that it will help. This is toast.. Try to replace it through warranty if there are no marks from the drop, maybe you get lucky
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It happen to me yesterday my phone dropped and i get them in the upper right screen with no scratch tell what u have done
my device is rooted i dont know will they fix it or not

salman saso said:
It happen to me yesterday my phone dropped and i get them in the upper right screen with no scratch tell what u have done
my device is rooted i dont know will they fix it or not
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Screenshot please ..
My green stuck pixel still there. Like I Said i try allmost app but no one working ..

ariefabuzaky said:
Screenshot please ..
My green stuck pixel still there. Like I Said i try allmost app but no one working ..
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I heard a guy repare a pixels like that with fire, yes warming up with fire tell pixels turn of with the heat and after that the pixel cool down and reset the area.... but I don't now is true.

I think its the screen itself, that can't be repaired by using apps :/
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jah2110 said:
I heard a guy repare a pixels like that with fire, yes warming up with fire tell pixels turn of with the heat and after that the pixel cool down and reset the area.... but I don't now is true.
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Sounds i hear it before.. my friends playing to samsung cheap phone, using a hairdryer to stuck pixel screen and suddenly stuck pixel is gone ..
but iam not brave enough to doing it to my phone. My opinion s6 edge have a screen different with that
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heroji said:
I think its the screen itself, that can't be repaired by using apps :/
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Yeah [emoji20]
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Here is the pic

I had a spot like the lower one appear on mine today. No drop, been in a case 99% of the time. Still in 14 day window to exchange with Sprint. Will they exchange for a defect that wasn't apparent immediately?

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This doesn't look like a normal dead pixel. I think something has been damaged in the panel itself. Because, a dead pixel usually will just be one pixel or more not firing up, but here 3 pixels are glowing up in different colors. I think, they are receiving varying voltages of current and that makes them glow differently. If you don't have any scratches, take it to samsung service center ASAP. They will replace the entire screen along with the digitizer.
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I had a spot like the lower one appear on mine today. No drop, been in a case 99% of the time. Still in 14 day window to exchange with Sprint. Will they exchange for a defect that wasn't apparent immediately?
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Yes, if you are still within the swap window and if there is no evidence of damage, you can easily get it swapped.

Exact same thing is wrong with mine. Does yours have a slight rattle like somethings loose inside?
I think I'm screwed. I bought mine used, don't have the original receipt of purchase and I'm using a 928T on ATT. Samsung won't honor a warranty without a receipt (according to their website), and obviously att or tmobile won't do anything
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Did you get a new screen from Samsung service? I have the same problem and wondering can I get free because it's not worth of paying the replacement.

Is there any fix for this issue or it is really the screen that is broken and not the pixels. I got this on s7 edge aswell.

Black Screen when calling?

Hello,
Anyone else getting a totally black screen when you hit the dial button? I cannot even bring the screen back up to hang up- this is very frustrating. Thoughts?
thanks,
AC

Do you have a screen protector?

Yes.. Glass. Also, it works totally normal when up to a Bluetooth headset
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Yes.. Glass. Also, it works totally normal when up to a Bluetooth headset
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I have the same issue on my nexus 6. You can't use screen protectors or thick ones like glass. Maybe its not using the proximity sensor with Bluetooth active.

If your screen protector don't have a cutout for the proximity sensor than that's your problem. The cutout should be on the lower right side of the top speaker. This was a known problem for all the screen protectors including mine. I got a replacement after contacting the manufacture.
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Even on some plastic films. I just installed Mr Shields and get back screen. But in another thread, someone is using the same protector w/o problems.
This issue also affects many with Nexus 5 or 6, but only after upgrading to 6.0.
Is this a bug? Makes no sense that a thin film over sensor makes it not work. I've never had prox sensor cutouts before on other phones!

Okay, well that must be it. Where is the proximity sensor? Thank you guys.
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Okay, well that must be it. Where is the proximity sensor? Thank you guys.
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No offense but do you even read other threads or the posts above? There's been a couple threads regarding the screen issue already, which comes up pretty easily with a Google search.
Then in post #5 of this thread, another member explicitly states where the sensor is. Seriously?
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Thank you for the helpful posts .. I did a search and came up empty... Reading on the run you can miss some stuff...
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Install Google Fit. Fixed it for me...

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This pic shows where the proximity sensor is and if that is blocked by any screen protector it will cause black screen when making or receiving calls.

i had this problem you have to remove screen protector or just clean it .something covered the ear sensor

Mine is blocked and works fine. Just install Google Fit.

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Mine is blocked and works fine. Just install Google Fit.
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I install Google and it didn't work

Most tgsp companies are working to get the correct cut outs. Check out the intelliarmor thread over in accessories to see their progress.
My apologies if my last post seemed a bit harsh btw
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Did u enable all sensors in Fit? What kind of protector do u have?
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I removed my glass protector and it fixed it, bought one with the proximity already cut out, also explained it to the first person who I purchased my protector off and I got a refund. Bonus

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Did u enable all sensors in Fit? What kind of protector do u have?
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I had this problem and I don't know why, but this help me.
Do you know why this solve the issue.
I am in android N.

Anybody having this issue WITHOUT a screen protector? I sent my phone in for a microphone repair, and when it came back I started getting this proximity sensor issue. No screen protector, just goes black as soon as I hit dial and there's no getting it back without restarting my phone. A real pain in the ass.

Yep I have that too, after replacing digitiser. No tempered screen on it yet. My guess is the "repairman" put glue to secure the screen down (because no correct tape available, that was my bad) and accidentally glued between the LCD proximity and backing. Just a guess. Going to check back on Monday.