In the latest installment in the saga of my strange Streak, it has decided that it no longer wants to behave and the screen responds only to the power button - as in I can turn it off by pressing the power button and the screen will allow me to select that "yes, I do indeed want to shut down my phone." I guess those few days were a last gasp before it let go.
It doesn't even respond when I try to go into Fastboot.
I used the buttons to accomplish a factory reset, which was no help.
It appears to be well and truly toast now, unless I can get an update.pkg onto the external card and be saved by a factory update.
Anybody else ever see this?
You can put the file on your sd card while it is out of the phone and then put it back in or you can access the sd card while in StreakMod Recovery from the advanced options screen. If you have StreakMod installed it would have to be an update.zip. If you have stock recovery put the update.pkg on the sd card that matches your recovery.
Some of my hard buttons didnt work untill I did the screen reset in recovery
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Some of my hard buttons didnt work untill I did the screen reset in recovery
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Do you mean screen calibration or factory reset?
It's working again. All the buttons were working so I did a screen calibration and another factory reset while getting ready to go home last night.
When I got home the replacement was waiting for me. Smooth as silk. I played the hell out of my new favorite time sucking game last night (Stupid Zombies) and not a single hiccup. I'd love to lose some of the extra apps, but I think I am going to leave well enough alone this time.
Good too hear.....and I did mean screen calibration.....glad you got new one though
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phone is running in safe mode? lower left corner shows that. bricked? data isnt working right now and calendar kept FC.
Did you manage to get windows 98 on your phone lol. I have never seen that before. Try nandroid restore or factory reset or reflash rom.
I've seen safe mode on android phones before and a reboot usually makes it go away
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I had a safe mode too. Reboot it.
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I think if you hold menu during boot it will come up in safe mode. Sometimes I'll do it accidentally if I touch the right place at the right time when handling the phone when it boots. It's a pain because I have to put most of my widgets back to the desktop because they get the problem loading error. I also freak out because I think my phone got wiped
My phone is in safe mode!
HOLLY COW, SAFE MODE IS REAL!
I've tried to get into safe mode in the past to no avail.
Out of the blue, I look down on my phone it says "Safe mode" on the lower left corner in a ghosted box. How the heck did I get myself into there? I've tried every key combo in the past to no avail. I musta restarted my phone and had my hand on the capactive buttons without knowing.
I want to take a snapsoht with Shootme, but it won't let me open Shootme for some reason.
LOL anyway just got excited there for a second.
Now I rebooted and can't get back in safe mode. How the heck do you get into safe mode? I've tried every capactive button combo people have suggested
I had to send on my og g1 due to being stuck in safe mode...my menu button was stuck, causing it to go into safe mode on every boot. Its nothing new really.
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I had to send on my og g1 due to being stuck in safe mode...my menu button was stuck, causing it to go into safe mode on every boot. Its nothing new really.
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ya I know it's not new, I just never been able to get into it. Then suddenly today my phon was in safe mode, now for the life of me, I can't get it to go back in.
I just booted ibto,safe mode by holding menu and powering on...hold menu untill you see safe mode on the bottom of the screen.
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I just booted ibto,safe mode by holding menu and powering on...hold menu untill you see safe mode on the bottom of the screen.
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Didn't work for me, kept my finger on menu, powered on my phone, kept finger on menu the entire time, no safe mode.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=872006
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ya i had that happen to my widgets
but i still cant get back into safe mode.
oh well
I must have gotten lucky because all my widgets worked fine after i rebooted my phone ealier.
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I must have gotten lucky because all my widgets worked fine after i rebooted my phone ealier.
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It might depend on which widget. I rebooted once after safe mode. I'm on stock JI6.
SamsungVibrant said:
HOLLY COW, SAFE MODE IS REAL!
I've tried to get into safe mode in the past to no avail.
Out of the blue, I look down on my phone it says "Safe mode" on the lower left corner in a ghosted box. How the heck did I get myself into there? I've tried every key combo in the past to no avail. I musta restarted my phone and had my hand on the capactive buttons without knowing.
I want to take a snapsoht with Shootme, but it won't let me open Shootme for some reason.
LOL anyway just got excited there for a second.
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Just like a computer the phone will only startup the the bare basics to let it run. All third party apps will not work in safe mode.
Fear the beard...
I had my vibrant go into safe mode once also, my phone was not charged so when i got to work i plugged it into my work computer, after a while grabbed my phone and it was dead, Zip, zero, nada. After awhile pulled the battery out, and put it back in, the phone started up, but into safe mode. What i believed happened was when you plug in a mass storage device (AKA Thumb drive) into a computer at work, it trying to encrypt the device, and i think my phone said "Nope not gonna happen" and locked itselfs. Not sure, but not going to plug itin again.
For the past 3 days I haven't been able to connected to the B&N Shop at all. It all started after I tried to install the gapps calendar I believe...or at least that's when I noticed it.
Before I take it any further, I would like to do a factory reset of the Nook Tablet to try to restore the B&N Shop.
When I try to deregister the device via the B&N settings, it says it cannot be done.
Is there a hard reset of the device once it is powered off?
i.e. Power + volume up, Power + volume down, anything?
I've tried Power + up and Power + down, but nothing thus far.
If you have a local B&N, I would take it in and ask for a factory reset.
That should be the very first thing their techs learn.
If nothing else, you will be helping get their tech up to speed. Just don't let them swap out a new one for yours if all it needs is a reset.
This is one area B&N has an advantage over Amazon - hard to walk into an Amazon store.
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If you have a local B&N, I would take it in and ask for a factory reset.
That should be the very first thing their techs learn.
If nothing else, you will be helping get their tech up to speed. Just don't let them swap out a new one for yours if all it needs is a reset.
This is one area B&N has an advantage over Amazon - hard to walk into an Amazon store.
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Any way for me to do it by myself?
If I take it into B&N, will I need to remove all of the sideloading that I've done?
I'm currently running ~80 apps that are sideloaded...fully customized experience in pretty much every regard. I just made the mistake of thinking since I wasn't rooted that when it asked me if I wanted to override a system app and I said yes, I figured it wouldn't actually allow it...
unfortunately it looks like it has allowed it.
If I were a B&N tech, and someone asked for a factory reset (which will wipe all your apps), I would not waste my time looking at what was on your Nook - I would just reset it. But that is just me.
Have you gone to the "manage applications" menu and cleared the shop data?
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Have you gone to the "manage applications" menu and cleared the shop data?
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Yes, I have, no luck...
Here's the error that I keep getting:
Sorry, a problem has occurred. Please try again. If you continue to receive this error, visit nook.com/tablet/support for help
Try shutting off your Nook completely and turning it back on. My internet browser gave me some problems and that helped me out. If anything though, just take it in, from going in twice to my B&N and talking to two different "techies" they barely know anything about it anyways.
Is there any trick to actually turning it off? On my Sony at least, the power button just suspends it. For a "Real" power off, you have to press it for a long time, then it asks permission.
When it's off hold down power + "n" button until you see the logo. It will go into a factory restore mode.
Hold the power button on the side until a screen comes up saying whether or not you want to shutdown, try that before resetting
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When it's off hold down power + "n" button until you see the logo. It will go into a factory restore mode.
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That may be what the OP was looking for - if it is really Factory Restore!
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That may be what the OP was looking for - if it is really Factory Restore!
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It is a factory restore, I have done it twice now
Power + N Button should do the trick.
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Power + N Button should do the trick.
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Thank you sir. It did take a factory reset, but now that I'm back up and running, everything is running flawlessly.
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Hi there!
I have the following problem with my S3 (bualf1 austrian vodafone branding )
The screen stays on after the charger is plugged and the screen turns on after charging is complete!
I've done a factory reset and the problem has seemed to solved, but yesterday the problem has occured again!
I've really tried everything (every option, enabling / disabling everything, uninstalling apps, ...)
When shutting the phone down, the screen reacts as supposed (turns off while charging )
Any suggestion for me?
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No idea anyone?
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Check the developer options
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Already done, tested everything!
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Already done, tested everything!
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same problem as mine, occured only once. my workaround is by manually lock the phone (press power button). what kernel you use?
Are you absolutely sure this is not linked to a software you have installed?
There are certain titles that allow you to leave the screen on whilst being charged. Look carefully, it could be quite obscure.
As you said, it cleared when you did a Factory Reset but has now returned ~ thus indicating a recently installed App has resumed the screen on operation.
In reference to the phone coming on when fully charged, that is normal but the most likely reason it is not going back off again is due to whatever App setting you have that is then telling the phone once the screen is on keep it on.
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same problem as mine, occured only once. my workaround is by manually lock the phone (press power button). what kernel you use?
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Stock kernel, stock (austrian branded) firmware!
Manually locking works for me, but when den charging is finished the phone's display turns (and stays) on - that is my problem!
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Are you absolutely sure this is not linked to a software you have installed?
There are certain titles that allow you to leave the screen on whilst being charged. Look carefully, it could be quite obscure.
As you said, it cleared when you did a Factory Reset but has now returned ~ thus indicating a recently installed App has resumed the screen on operation.
In reference to the phone coming on when fully charged, that is normal but the most likely reason it is not going back off again is due to whatever App setting you have that is then telling the phone once the screen is on keep it on.
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Thats the same thinkings i have, but i didn't managed to find out, what app this could be...
the strange thing is, it works as intended when no power source is plugged (screen turns off after 30 seconds), it just doesn't turn off while charging
no idea anyone?
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I'm afraid without knowing which Apps you have installed it would be difficult to find the culprit.
If it were me I would do the following:-
1. Factory Reset again only this time do it from Recovery ~ [The recovery mode in Samsung Galaxy S III can be entered by pressing the Volume Up Key, Center button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button]
2. From the options provided select Wipe data/factory reset and also you need to select Wipe Cache partition and then reboot your device by selecting reboot system. You now have a completely cleared system so the next stage is important.....
3. Just install the settings, nothing more and certainly don't let Google Play reinstall your Apps.
4. Connect your power cable and see if once the S3 is charged the screen comes ON to notify you it is charged BUT THE SCREEN THEN TURNS OFF after a brief period. If it does then you at least will know under the basic setup your phone is fine. Now another slow but probably most important bit........
5. Start installing your Apps (say ten at a time) and then reboot your phone when all ten are installed and again start charging the phone.
At this stage we want to see what happens after charging is complete. If all is fine you then know what Apps are installed don't effect the screen ON problem, so continue installing another ten Apps and again reboot the phone and apply the charger to see if once charged the screen turns ON then OFF.
Continue repeating this procedure until you notice after a charge the screen this time does not turn OFF.
6. Right..... you now know the problem is being caused by one of the last ten Apps you installed. So, uninstall each App in turn (making sure you reboot each and every time you uninstall) and again recharge. This should eventually lead to one individual App that has caused the problem (the remaining Apps you uninstalled from the last ten can now be re-installed).
7. Investigate that App thoroughly to see if it alters anything on your phone that is causing the problem. Also name the App so we can look at it too.
It's a slow process granted but it's the only way you are going to find out what is causing the issue.
Basically, if it's happening from a fresh Factory Reset (via Recovery using the methods I mentioned above) then it's an issue directly with the phone.
If all is well then it's an issue with an individual App.
Good Hunting......
Same thing happened to me today and i never noticed it happen before..
Went to plug the phone in and the screen was on so i figured "Oh it will turn off after 15 seconds like usual" came back 5 minutes later still on.... uhh okay, so i hit the power button the screen went off.. I went to the restroom came back.. SCREEN BACK ON AGAIN? hmmm dubya tee eff? Turned it off again with the power button.. This time it stayed off..
Stock firmware latest upgraded 2 days after the 4th of the july.
Which firmware do you have?
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Well, that's what i've done:
1.) factory reset
2.) reinstall all settings and mailaccounts
3.) reboot and see if it still works
4.) install and configure 5 apps
5.) reboot and see if it still works
6.) repeat steps 4. und 5. as long as all apps are reinstalled and reconfigured
and so, finally the guilty app was found!
EXTENDED CONTROLS causes the problem, that the screen stays on when a charger is plugged!
Tested it on all 4 own mobiles, all of them are working as normal again!!!
THANKS BEARD!!!
It just randomly shut off earlier this afternoon. Everytime I try to turn it on with the power button, nothing happens. When I try to boot into TWRP/download mode, it just vibrates and flashes the samsung logo and then goes black. I can't seem to find any information as to what else to try. I don't have a jig and the earliest one would be shipped on amazon is Thursday. Any ideas?
wow, so i had been reading threads for the last hour and finally stumbled upon some guy with the same issue and he figured out it was that his power button was stuck. i just pushed in my power button really hard for about 5 seconds and jiggled it and it finally worked. my phone just turned on as normal after doing that. great, sounds like ANOTHER samsung issue with the power button. this will be my 3rd different samsung device that i've had issues with the power button - a captivate, infuse, and now the note. i send about 20,000 texts a month, so i'm constantly pressing the power button to turn the screen on and off. i will need to look for an app that allows me to use the volume button as the power button hopefully in case this happens again.
I had a samsung tablet that had the bad power button getting stuck too.
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wow, so i had been reading threads for the last hour and finally stumbled upon some guy with the same issue and he figured out it was that his power button was stuck. i just pushed in my power button really hard for about 5 seconds and jiggled it and it finally worked. my phone just turned on as normal after doing that. great, sounds like ANOTHER samsung issue with the power button. this will be my 3rd different samsung device that i've had issues with the power button - a captivate, infuse, and now the note. i send about 20,000 texts a month, so i'm constantly pressing the power button to turn the screen on and off. i will need to look for an app that allows me to use the volume button as the power button hopefully in case this happens again.
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Use Flappjaxxx UCLF6 rom....build #5....
It's ICS 4.0.4 with a "bunch " of extras .....volume wake included .....g http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1664980
Theres and app that allows you to swipe your hand across the screen to turn on/off.... Its in the app section.
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Be careful using apps that wake your device using homescreen touch or movement .
It generally means that your phone never goes into deep sleep...
And the battery life will be greatly reduced ....as the device technically never turns off ....g
Help please!!!!
I have NO SIM ERROR after flashing (MOD)(ROM) BLACK STAR ROM for t-mobile by BIGFAU... followed instructions to a T.. wiped data factory reset.. cache.. dalvik.. formated data... formated cache.. formatted system... then rom loaded fine.. however got a no sim error.. reflashed same way.. same thing.. now no matter what i do.. even odin back to complete stock and reflashing stock modem.. no sim detected .. please pls help
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I have NO SIM ERROR after flashing (MOD)(ROM) BLACK STAR ROM for t-mobile by BIGFAU... followed instructions to a T.. wiped data factory reset.. cache.. dalvik.. formated data... formated cache.. formatted system... then rom loaded fine.. however got a no sim error.. reflashed same way.. same thing.. now no matter what i do.. even odin back to complete stock and reflashing stock modem.. no sim detected .. please pls help
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See your original thread ...
I've posted some suggestions there for you ...
Please don't post your questions in other threads ....especially the same question ....it's inappropriate ...g
Last night I decided to LGNPST back to stock. Everything seemed to go fine. The phone booted up but all of my apps and data were still there. I tried to go to settings,general, and factory reset but for some reason it would not reset. I then turned the phone off, held volume down and power, it booted into the hard reset screen and I pressed power to reset. My phone has been stuck on the green android loading screen all night. I did try to LGNPST again but it boots up to the green android again. I tried to power down and restart, it boots up to the green android. I have no idea what to try now. Does anyone have any suggestions for me? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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Think I remember someone saying this happened to them and they let it sit for 20 minutes on the green android then held power in until the phone shut off then did another hard reset and it fixed it.
Not sure if it was the same problem you have.
I tried the hard reset a couple of times, but I don't remember if it was after 20 minutes though. I'll try again tonight.
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I just got home and tried the hard reset again and its a no go.
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Go to the irc channel linked in the freegee post and ask in there.
Oh wow i just realized i did see this thread and responded to it and then couldnt find it when it happened to me.
I advise no one does this
LGNPST - reboot - settings backup & reset (reset then fails) - reboot to stock recovery - factory reset = equals stuck on green android forever = brick
Your phone will show in adb devices but thats about it.