my xda2s recently experienced a problem which consists of the volume bar keep going up and up making the 'end' noise repeatedly, and if say the volume bar on the side were to be pressed down, it would go down n go up again...
secondly, the power button is not functioning well, it can turn the phone on by clicking it once (as usual) it can turn the backlight on and off by holding it (as usual) but it wont turn off by pressing it once, or anything...
help please, thank you
doesn't happen with any of my 3... sounds like you've got them there problems.
pYroboy,
let me know if you found the resolution. My problems are similar to yours...
Thanks.
doesnt happen to any of my two BA...
try opening up your unit and clean up the contacts.
I did open it, but could not figure out which contact to clean. Power switch is sooooooo freaking small, I did not figure out what I could clean there, it seems that it is 2x4mm in size soldered for good to the board. Same about volume rocker/switch on the side.
How is it possible to clean them??? I could not figure out what could be cleaned there without detaching the switches from the board.
Does anyone sell these parts? Maybe it would be easier (although not easy also because they are so freaking small) to replace them??
Guys, need advice from you... from the ones who fooled around with similar parts...
Thanks.
try an air brush. or a fast evaporating contact cleaner.
just make sure you apply enough pressure not to blow the sensitive parts away.
*just becareful
OK. Thanks. I'll try that. But where do you people get that stuff. Do they sell it in electronics stores, or I need to look someplace else?
I need to do something anyway, because today I can't turn ON. I used timeout of 1 minute on battery power to power it OFF. But not being able to turn the whole thing ON really put me down....
Is there any program to remap Power On/Off button to Recorder or Media Player buttons on the side? They are all 3 the same switches. If it would be possible, I'd get by using one of those buttons.... Just running out of freaking ideas here....
contact cleaners can be found in your local radioshack(i.e. electronics or computer botique/shops).
regarding the power button i think that is hardwired to be the only powerbutton for the unit. sad to say you cant map it to powerup your BA.
pecq said:
OK. Thanks. I'll try that. But where do you people get that stuff. Do they sell it in electronics stores, or I need to look someplace else?
I need to do something anyway, because today I can't turn ON. I used timeout of 1 minute on battery power to power it OFF. But not being able to turn the whole thing ON really put me down....
Is there any program to remap Power On/Off button to Recorder or Media Player buttons on the side? They are all 3 the same switches. If it would be possible, I'd get by using one of those buttons.... Just running out of freaking ideas here....
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Assuming you have the button lock enabled you can wake it up by receiving a phone call, and then disable the button lock and use any button to wake up/turn on the device. This is not the most elegant solution, but if cleaning fails to fix it then it may be your only option.
I am not sure if this has been mentioned before but...
I loaded up SPST and renamed a file to something.ecn and tried flashing this file to the phone. I chickened out and unplugged it before it transferred the file but I did notice that the bottom of the screen said "Initializing MTPBLIB".
I also no that there are other key shortcuts. I am not sure what they are because I was pushing random buttons but I do know that certain combinations will increase the volume and open the camera. One other interesting combination that I did was holding the "D" key and pressing a bunch of random keys quickly with my other hand, the phone began to say "Uploading logs...". I am not sure what this was but the only way to stop it was to turn it off. I also let it finish once but not sure what it did.
Just as i said, MTP (lib) support.
Also, one option not standard, as it has a "B" in the name,so... that's it.
Of course, there should be a lot more shortcuts while the mobile is On, they just didnt tell us what they are.
Hardware keys have also been an issue getting disabled for me. I want to get my hardware keys disabled and just use soft keys to have more of a nexus feel but what ever I do, editing the generic.kl file, using apps designed for it, or blowing up Earth nothing works . Any ideas? It just won't stick.
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Hi, I think I can help. and i just had way to much fun messing with the .kl files (im a geek...) also, since im also using cm11 hopefully they match up to yours.
ok just to clarify(ive never used a nexus) but I'm guessing you want to disable the "back", "home" and "menu" capacitive keys and you're gonna use on-screen buttons? but you still want the volume and power keys?
At first I was gonna suggest using an xposed module to disable the keys. I already use them to "enhance" those keys(double tap "back" switches to last app, long pressing "back" kills current app, etc.etc.) So for what you want, i disabled my gravity box module and installed the xposed additions module and I was successful in disabling the keys(and if you want, you can even set the double tap as the original key function, so single press no "home", double tap "home"...)
Alternatively, looking at the "keylayout" folder, I think you are changing the wrong file. The generic.kl file is not the default keylayout, it's more of a backup in case the vendor doesn't provide a better one. If you look at the file "touch_dev.kl" you'll see four keys that map to the home back and menu, and they are set as virtual. Sooo, i changed the name of the file to "touch_dev.bak" or whatever you want, and after rebooting, NOW it uses the generic.kl file. As a little nifty extra, inside the generic.kl file it sets "menu" and "back" as wake_dropped, so even if the screen is off, pressing either key will wake up the screen. Tho I imagine that might be too easy to accidentally push them while in your pocket. And since we both use neighborhood hackers kernel, the "swipe screen" is probably a better way to turn on the screen.
ok back to you... (and also, make sure you have your onscreen buttons turned on as it can be awkward to navigate without "home" or "back" function) If you now rename the "generic.kl" file to "generic.bak"(or whatever....) and reboot, NOW it should be the way you want. Dont worry, the file "pmic8xxx_pwrkey.kl" will control the power key and "keypad_8064.kl" will control the volume keys. Worked for me at least.
And I should probably mention to make a copy of the whole "keylayout" folder and to also be careful to not delete "pmicxx_pwrkey.kl" as that cause some issues (you should be able to turn on the screen by swiping, but not sure how it effects the deeper power off, power on functions....)
So yeah hope you or others find this useful (and coherent..) as i just got off work a bit ago and sleepy.... and i tend to use run on sentences and and and and lol
enjoyspigeons said:
Hi, I think I can help. and i just had way to much fun messing with the .kl files (im a geek...) also, since im also using cm11 hopefully they match up to yours.
ok just to clarify(ive never used a nexus) but I'm guessing you want to disable the "back", "home" and "menu" capacitive keys and you're gonna use on-screen buttons? but you still want the volume and power keys?
At first I was gonna suggest using an xposed module to disable the keys. I already use them to "enhance" those keys(double tap "back" switches to last app, long pressing "back" kills current app, etc.etc.) So for what you want, i disabled my gravity box module and installed the xposed additions module and I was successful in disabling the keys(and if you want, you can even set the double tap as the original key function, so single press no "home", double tap "home"...)
Alternatively, looking at the "keylayout" folder, I think you are changing the wrong file. The generic.kl file is not the default keylayout, it's more of a backup in case the vendor doesn't provide a better one. If you look at the file "touch_dev.kl" you'll see four keys that map to the home back and menu, and they are set as virtual. Sooo, i changed the name of the file to "touch_dev.bak" or whatever you want, and after rebooting, NOW it uses the generic.kl file. As a little nifty extra, inside the generic.kl file it sets "menu" and "back" as wake_dropped, so even if the screen is off, pressing either key will wake up the screen. Tho I imagine that might be too easy to accidentally push them while in your pocket. And since we both use neighborhood hackers kernel, the "swipe screen" is probably a better way to turn on the screen.
ok back to you... (and also, make sure you have your onscreen buttons turned on as it can be awkward to navigate without "home" or "back" function) If you now rename the "generic.kl" file to "generic.bak"(or whatever....) and reboot, NOW it should be the way you want. Dont worry, the file "pmic8xxx_pwrkey.kl" will control the power key and "keypad_8064.kl" will control the volume keys. Worked for me at least.
And I should probably mention to make a copy of the whole "keylayout" folder and to also be careful to not delete "pmicxx_pwrkey.kl" as that cause some issues (you should be able to turn on the screen by swiping, but not sure how it effects the deeper power off, power on functions....)
So yeah hope you or others find this useful (and coherent..) as i just got off work a bit ago and sleepy.... and i tend to use run on sentences and and and and lol
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Great info here.
My girlfriend's LGOG just got dropped in the sink. We waited a week and everything is good and powered on but the Power/ScreenLock button must be pressed extremely hard for the phone to register it. Do you have any idea how i can re-route the power button in a way that would still allow powering on with the new button?
Thanks a lot :good:
Btw, the phone is rooted and running beanstalk
EDIT: I changed the function of the volume up key to work as the power/wake and everything seems good while the phone is on but it seems like it wont power the device on from a complete off state. Any ideas on a remedy?
R.Suave said:
Great info here.
My girlfriend's LGOG just got dropped in the sink. We waited a week and everything is good and powered on but the Power/ScreenLock button must be pressed extremely hard for the phone to register it. Do you have any idea how i can re-route the power button in a way that would still allow powering on with the new button?
Thanks a lot :good:
Btw, the phone is rooted and running beanstalk
EDIT: I changed the function of the volume up key to work as the power/wake and everything seems good while the phone is on but it seems like it wont power the device on from a complete off state. Any ideas on a remedy?
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Hi! Erm yeah I tried experimenting a little and now I'm pretty sure the buttons are handled differently at the lower software levels. Changing the keylayouts only affects the current ROM which makes sense since they are included with every rom and also we are able to navigate Recovery with no rom installed. I can't help much (everything I learn is mostly through google and experimenting), but maybe a kernel or firmware dev can help you.
But through experimenting, one minor way to help: When the phone is completely off, if you hold "volume up" while plugging in power cable, it will turn the phone on and load the "Fastboot" screen. You will still have to press the "power" button to boot normaly, but only a "short press" rather than a "long press". So that might help as I imagine getting it to register a long press is a pain.
Also, have you thought bout replacing the switch? its a tiny board and looks easy to get to. I took off my back cover and it doesnt seem like would to much harder to change it out. I looked on ebay and found this ebay dot com/itm/LG-Optimus-G-LS970-Sprint-Power-Button-Replacement-P912-/331129133388?pt=US_Cell_Phone_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item4d18d5994c and also found this ebay dot com/itm/New-Torx-T4-common-size-for-cell-phones-Laptops-More-devices-/181131150696?pt=US_Cell_Phone_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item2a2c420568
(sry it won't let me post outside links lol)If you'd like I can take it apart further and see how hard it is or you can look on youtube for better visual instructions
Ooohh! and as a no cost/irresponsible/last resort kinda option.... If you look at that replacement power switch ebay picture: See those two gold loops coming out the top on either side of the button? Bend a metal wire and touching those two loops will register as a button press and turn the phone on(tested by me woot!)
K, well hope I helped. Lates yo
enjoyspigeons said:
Hi! Erm yeah I tried experimenting a little and now I'm pretty sure the buttons are handled differently at the lower software levels. Changing the keylayouts only affects the current ROM which makes sense since they are included with every rom and also we are able to navigate Recovery with no rom installed. I can't help much (everything I learn is mostly through google and experimenting), but maybe a kernel or firmware dev can help you.
But through experimenting, one minor way to help: When the phone is completely off, if you hold "volume up" while plugging in power cable, it will turn the phone on and load the "Fastboot" screen. You will still have to press the "power" button to boot normaly, but only a "short press" rather than a "long press". So that might help as I imagine getting it to register a long press is a pain.
Also, have you thought bout replacing the switch? its a tiny board and looks easy to get to. I took off my back cover and it doesnt seem like would to much harder to change it out. I looked on ebay and found this ebay dot com/itm/LG-Optimus-G-LS970-Sprint-Power-Button-Replacement-P912-/331129133388?pt=US_Cell_Phone_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item4d18d5994c and also found this ebay dot com/itm/New-Torx-T4-common-size-for-cell-phones-Laptops-More-devices-/181131150696?pt=US_Cell_Phone_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item2a2c420568
(sry it won't let me post outside links lol)If you'd like I can take it apart further and see how hard it is or you can look on youtube for better visual instructions
Ooohh! and as a no cost/irresponsible/last resort kinda option.... If you look at that replacement power switch ebay picture: See those two gold loops coming out the top on either side of the button? Bend a metal wire and touching those two loops will register as a button press and turn the phone on(tested by me woot!)
K, well hope I helped. Lates yo
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Very helpful. Thank you !!!
edit: I searched around for an Optimus G repair video and/or instructions with no avail. If you wouldn't mind, taking yours apart further and seeing how hard it is to replace would be extremely helpful. There is a place here in my city that will replace it for 60 dollars but if I can get to it pretty easy, I'd rather do it myself. Thanks again.
enjoyspigeons said:
Hi, I think I can help. and i just had way to much fun messing with the .kl files (im a geek...) also, since im also using cm11 hopefully they match up to yours.
ok just to clarify(ive never used a nexus) but I'm guessing you want to disable the "back", "home" and "menu" capacitive keys and you're gonna use on-screen buttons? but you still want the volume and power keys?
At first I was gonna suggest using an xposed module to disable the keys. I already use them to "enhance" those keys(double tap "back" switches to last app, long pressing "back" kills current app, etc.etc.) So for what you want, i disabled my gravity box module and installed the xposed additions module and I was successful in disabling the keys(and if you want, you can even set the double tap as the original key function, so single press no "home", double tap "home"...)
Alternatively, looking at the "keylayout" folder, I think you are changing the wrong file. The generic.kl file is not the default keylayout, it's more of a backup in case the vendor doesn't provide a better one. If you look at the file "touch_dev.kl" you'll see four keys that map to the home back and menu, and they are set as virtual. Sooo, i changed the name of the file to "touch_dev.bak" or whatever you want, and after rebooting, NOW it uses the generic.kl file. As a little nifty extra, inside the generic.kl file it sets "menu" and "back" as wake_dropped, so even if the screen is off, pressing either key will wake up the screen. Tho I imagine that might be too easy to accidentally push them while in your pocket. And since we both use neighborhood hackers kernel, the "swipe screen" is probably a better way to turn on the screen.
ok back to you... (and also, make sure you have your onscreen buttons turned on as it can be awkward to navigate without "home" or "back" function) If you now rename the "generic.kl" file to "generic.bak"(or whatever....) and reboot, NOW it should be the way you want. Dont worry, the file "pmic8xxx_pwrkey.kl" will control the power key and "keypad_8064.kl" will control the volume keys. Worked for me at least.
And I should probably mention to make a copy of the whole "keylayout" folder and to also be careful to not delete "pmicxx_pwrkey.kl" as that cause some issues (you should be able to turn on the screen by swiping, but not sure how it effects the deeper power off, power on functions....)
So yeah hope you or others find this useful (and coherent..) as i just got off work a bit ago and sleepy.... and i tend to use run on sentences and and and and lol
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That's one step but what about disabling hardware key lights?
Sent from my LG-LS970 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
jonahly said:
That's one step but what about disabling hardware key lights?
Sent from my LG-LS970 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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erm.. I'm not on CM11 anymore so I can't say for sure but isn't there usually a setting in "Display" or "Buttons"? It's normally near the setting that controls the button backlight timer.
I do remember one rom where I was unable to find this setting... so if that is the case then you can try creating an Init.d script with:
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
echo 0 > /sys/class/leds/button-backlight/brightness; echo 0 > /sys/class/leds/button-backlight/max_brightness
I'd elaborate more on that but I tried to set it on my current rom and I couldn't get the settings to stick lol but I've used this method before many times on other roms. I like to set the button brightness to 1 while most roms set it to 2 or 3(actually any number above 2 is max brightness) and I don't think I've ever seen a way to change it permanently without using this script at boot.
Oh you could also use expose modules to turn it off but I dont think there is one that does JUST that. I'm pretty sure Gravitybox has the option in there.
Oh and I use Lux and I saw an option in there too will turn off button backlight
So yeah many options.. Id try looking thru Settings tho.
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R.Suave said:
Very helpful. Thank you !!!
edit: I searched around for an Optimus G repair video and/or instructions with no avail. If you wouldn't mind, taking yours apart further and seeing how hard it is to replace would be extremely helpful. There is a place here in my city that will replace it for 60 dollars but if I can get to it pretty easy, I'd rather do it myself. Thanks again.
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It's real simple!!!
I took the back off (thats what the torx screwdriver is for) then after that unscrewed like 7 silver + screws holding the black plastic shield(?) and then used pliers to remove the little button-board. It not even really secured in there (it uses the two metal hooks to make contact with the mainboard) so you just lift it out (tho I had to use a tiny flat-head screwdriver to kinda press in the hooks in order to reinsert it) but it wasnt too bad. A lot better than paying 60 bux damn!! lol
But keep in mind... It's totally possible that the water damaged something else that could be harder to fix. Or alternatively, it could be easier. Maybe the water just rusted the metal contacts a little bit and just need a lil polishing
And I couldnt find any videos either that show the button-board clearly but this one does show taking off the back and the black plastic thing:
www.youtube dot com/watch?v=S4uspcvx3f0
I think after ten posts I'll be able to post outside links.....
well either way, good luck. If I can find something else to take pictures with then I could try posting some close ups of the board. But its really simple to get to.
K laters yo. Again, hope I helped!
oh and apologies to jonahly for sidetracking his thread a lil
enjoyspigeons said:
erm.. I'm not on CM11 anymore so I can't say for sure but isn't there usually a setting in "Display" or "Buttons"? It's normally near the setting that controls the button backlight timer.
I do remember one rom where I was unable to find this setting... so if that is the case then you can try creating an Init.d script with:
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
echo 0 > /sys/class/leds/button-backlight/brightness; echo 0 > /sys/class/leds/button-backlight/max_brightness
I'd elaborate more on that but I tried to set it on my current rom and I couldn't get the settings to stick lol but I've used this method before many times on other roms. I like to set the button brightness to 1 while most roms set it to 2 or 3(actually any number above 2 is max brightness) and I don't think I've ever seen a way to change it permanently without using this script at boot.
Oh you could also use expose modules to turn it off but I dont think there is one that does JUST that. I'm pretty sure Gravitybox has the option in there.
Oh and I use Lux and I saw an option in there too will turn off button backlight
So yeah many options.. Id try looking thru Settings tho.
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It's real simple!!!
I took the back off (thats what the torx screwdriver is for) then after that unscrewed like 7 silver + screws holding the black plastic shield(?) and then used pliers to remove the little button-board. It not even really secured in there (it uses the two metal hooks to make contact with the mainboard) so you just lift it out (tho I had to use a tiny flat-head screwdriver to kinda press in the hooks in order to reinsert it) but it wasnt too bad. A lot better than paying 60 bux damn!! lol
But keep in mind... It's totally possible that the water damaged something else that could be harder to fix. Or alternatively, it could be easier. Maybe the water just rusted the metal contacts a little bit and just need a lil polishing
And I couldnt find any videos either that show the button-board clearly but this one does show taking off the back and the black plastic thing:
www.youtube dot com/watch?v=S4uspcvx3f0
I think after ten posts I'll be able to post outside links.....
well either way, good luck. If I can find something else to take pictures with then I could try posting some close ups of the board. But its really simple to get to.
K laters yo. Again, hope I helped!
oh and apologies to jonahly for sidetracking his thread a lil
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Once again a huge help. Thank you. And yes, Sorry jonahly :good::good:
enjoyspigeons said:
erm.. I'm not on CM11 anymore so I can't say for sure but isn't there usually a setting in "Display" or "Buttons"? It's normally near the setting that controls the button backlight timer.
I do remember one rom where I was unable to find this setting... so if that is the case then you can try creating an Init.d script with:
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
echo 0 > /sys/class/leds/button-backlight/brightness; echo 0 > /sys/class/leds/button-backlight/max_brightness
I'd elaborate more on that but I tried to set it on my current rom and I couldn't get the settings to stick lol but I've used this method before many times on other roms. I like to set the button brightness to 1 while most roms set it to 2 or 3(actually any number above 2 is max brightness) and I don't think I've ever seen a way to change it permanently without using this script at boot.
Oh you could also use expose modules to turn it off but I dont think there is one that does JUST that. I'm pretty sure Gravitybox has the option in there.
Oh and I use Lux and I saw an option in there too will turn off button backlight
So yeah many options.. Id try looking thru Settings tho.
---------- Post added at 12:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:27 AM ----------
It's real simple!!!
I took the back off (thats what the torx screwdriver is for) then after that unscrewed like 7 silver + screws holding the black plastic shield(?) and then used pliers to remove the little button-board. It not even really secured in there (it uses the two metal hooks to make contact with the mainboard) so you just lift it out (tho I had to use a tiny flat-head screwdriver to kinda press in the hooks in order to reinsert it) but it wasnt too bad. A lot better than paying 60 bux damn!! lol
But keep in mind... It's totally possible that the water damaged something else that could be harder to fix. Or alternatively, it could be easier. Maybe the water just rusted the metal contacts a little bit and just need a lil polishing
And I couldnt find any videos either that show the button-board clearly but this one does show taking off the back and the black plastic thing:
www.youtube dot com/watch?v=S4uspcvx3f0
I think after ten posts I'll be able to post outside links.....
well either way, good luck. If I can find something else to take pictures with then I could try posting some close ups of the board. But its really simple to get to.
K laters yo. Again, hope I helped!
oh and apologies to jonahly for sidetracking his thread a lil
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haha man! No problem!! The more questions answered the better!
Hi all,
I've had some problems with my S3 power button. It's behaving like it's being pressed when it isn't. Just slightly brushing it, without depressing the button, is registering a press. Pressing the button is behaving like the button is being held.
I've read a number of possible fixes. I tried software options, just to be sure (cleared cache, factory reset). But this is almost certainly a hardware problem.
I stripped the phone down and the physical button itself looks absolutely fine. It is interacting as it should with the internal button on the motherboard. The issue seems to be that the internal button attached to the motherboard (the little white button) is registering clicks even when it's not being fully depressed.
The phone did have some water damage about 6 months ago. I wonder if this could be causing the the phone to mess up now?
I even tried a fix that many people seem to think works: smacking the crap out of the power button itself. It had no affect on my phone - I think that "fix" that is for a power button that is stuck depressed and not a power button registering phantom clicks/being hyper-sensitive.
So I suppose I have the following questions:
1) Has anyone else experienced similar problems and, if so, did they get it fixed?
2) My plan is to try replacing the motherboard/logic board and see if that helps. Does that sound like the best fix or is it overkill?
3) If I'm replacing the motherboard, does it need to be an I747 motherboard or will any S3 model work fine?
4) What's the best source for a motherboard? I don't mind if they're used or refub so long as they work.
Any advice you can offer is welcome.
Cheers.
BenScopato said:
Hi all,
I've had some problems with my S3 power button. It's behaving like it's being pressed when it isn't. Just slightly brushing it, without depressing the button, is registering a press. Pressing the button is behaving like the button is being held.
I've read a number of possible fixes. I tried software options, just to be sure (cleared cache, factory reset). But this is almost certainly a hardware problem.
I stripped the phone down and the physical button itself looks absolutely fine. It is interacting as it should with the internal button on the motherboard. The issue seems to be that the internal button attached to the motherboard (the little white button) is registering clicks even when it's not being fully depressed.
The phone did have some water damage about 6 months ago. I wonder if this could be causing the the phone to mess up now?
I even tried a fix that many people seem to think works: smacking the crap out of the power button itself. It had no affect on my phone - I think that "fix" that is for a power button that is stuck depressed and not a power button registering phantom clicks/being hyper-sensitive.
So I suppose I have the following questions:
1) Has anyone else experienced similar problems and, if so, did they get it fixed?
2) My plan is to try replacing the motherboard/logic board and see if that helps. Does that sound like the best fix or is it overkill?
3) If I'm replacing the motherboard, does it need to be an I747 motherboard or will any S3 model work fine?
4) What's the best source for a motherboard? I don't mind if they're used or refub so long as they work.
Any advice you can offer is welcome.
Cheers.
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I had the exact same problem with mine, and unfortunately there's not much you can do about it as it's a hardware defect. I haven't tried replacing motherboards or anything, so that might help you. What I did to help with the problem was rerouting my power button to my volume up key so that I can use the power button as little as possible. The only time I use the power button now is when I need to power it on - which causes reboot loops sometimes.
Drisc0 said:
I had the exact same problem with mine, and unfortunately there's not much you can do about it as it's a hardware defect. I haven't tried replacing motherboards or anything, so that might help you. What I did to help with the problem was rerouting my power button to my volume up key so that I can use the power button as little as possible. The only time I use the power button now is when I need to power it on - which causes reboot loops sometimes.
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Sucks.
I like the sound of your work around, though. Was it pretty simple rerouting the power button?
BenScopato said:
Sucks.
I like the sound of your work around, though. Was it pretty simple rerouting the power button?
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Ditto, my power button is borked too. Ended up doing the same thing but I don't use my power button at all. I just use rom toolbox to reboot system/into recovery
Rerouting was simple for me as it's baked into the settings in the rom I'm on (ground zero) as it is with most custom ROM'S I've been on. If you're just running stock I'm sure there's an app in the market that'll work however I'm drawing a blank ATM
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brianray14 said:
Ditto, my power button is borked too. Ended up doing the same thing but I don't use my power button at all. I just use rom toolbox to reboot system/into recovery
Rerouting was simple for me as it's baked into the settings in the rom I'm on (ground zero) as it is with most custom ROM'S I've been on. If you're just running stock I'm sure there's an app in the market that'll work however I'm drawing a blank ATM
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I'm running CM.
I've had a look through the routing options. What I can't locate is a way to disable the power button completely. My main problem right now is the phantom clicks. I'd rather that button be dead.
Anyone know of a way I can make that happen in CM?
Nevermind. I just physically removed the power button. That did the trick.
For anyone interested, you can replace a faulty power button on the motherboard pretty easily and the parts are cheap. If I wasn't due an upgrade in 4 months I'd probably do that. No need to replace the whole motherboard.
Does anyone know the app to reroute the button? I too have the same problem.