So today my Evo decided that it wont register touches near the left edge of the screen, basically half an inch away from the left edge. I did a recalibration, reset, reboot, wipe cache and fix-permissions and still nothing. What is weird is that the rest of the buttons and screen work. However if I put the phone in the landscape position so that the buttons are on the left side, I cannot pull down the notification bar. I really hope its just a software bug, like a setting getting locked up and not a defective digitizer. Any suggestions?
I had a similiar problem, the top inch of the screen
I took mine to sprint and for 35 dollars(no insurance), they replaced the screen.
That did not work, I had the same problem, Although it was in a smaller section of the top.
They replaced the phone.
If you search on here, you will find that alot of 3d's have problems with the digitizer.
Theres a thread here on the exact same sort of problem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1383707
Im just about to replace the digitizer on my EVO 3D
theboz1419 said:
I had a similiar problem, the top inch of the screen
I took mine to sprint and for 35 dollars(no insurance), they replaced the screen.
That did not work, I had the same problem, Although it was in a smaller section of the top.
They replaced the phone.
If you search on here, you will find that alot of 3d's have problems with the digitizer.
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Which release of hboot did the replacement phone have?
Sorry I could not get back sooner, traveling.
Hboot1.5
I have had multiple replacements and they all have this problem where when ever I swipe up to unlock it will open any app on the bottom right of the screen. I have swapped out the app and it still does it. I even got my wifes to do it a few times too.
I had this problem and found that switching to a tiamat kernel has solved the issue (so far)
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There is a vertical area on the touch screen that is totally unresponsive. Because of this I am unable to hit c, v, f, g or t on my soft keyboard, and using the input text icon thingy have seen that it goes higher up.
Some background now.
Back in January/February, broke the digitizer on my phone. I ordered a new one from repairsuniverse. Installed, all perfectly fine. I would sometimes get "bubbles" and dust between the screens (I messed up the heat tape some.) I would use the lil plastic prybar and fix the issue without opening the whole phone. No issues before.
Yesterday, I decided to finally root, s-off, and try some mods. Before I got to it, I fixed another one of those bubble things on my screen. Went through it all, and went fairly smoothly, and installed cleanrom de. Touch screen would sometimes wig out and become completely unresponsive last night, but hitting the power button would bring it back. Went on and started downloading allot of my apps from the market, and went to bed.
Woke up this morning, touch screen was completely unresponsive. Couldn't get past the lockscreen, even after pulling the battery. I though I must of messed something up earlier when I popped off the screen yesterday (because the signs before compete unresponsiveness.) Tore the phone apart, physically inspected the cable and screen, found no visible defects, and firmly reseated the cable back into the...thingy.
Still no go. Yesterday I had only flashed the kernel for 3.13 on scotts thread, thought that might of been the issue, and flashed the whole 3.14 ruu from nils business sense rom page (because it has a fixed mainver) onto my phone. Success. The screen was working again. Go unlock>recovery>install cleanrom de again. Trying to sign into google, cant hit the listed letters above, flipped into landscape to continue. Couldn't figure out still what was wrong. I went back to the 3.14 ruu, not testing it before when it was installed, and the issue persisted there as well.
So, software? Hardware? Any ideas for fixes would be greatly appreciated.
In the market download an app like touch test and go over the area that is having problems and see if they persist.
From what you have said sounds like a hardware issue. I just am not sure what you would need to do next.
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Downloaded the app, dead area all the way vertical between the 6th and 9th grid
I went and wiped absolutely everything and installed cleanrom again (like you I'm doubting software is the issue.)
Going to open her back up, maybe before it was software, but this time its hardware...I don't know...
Did u ever get this resolved I am having the exact same issue but mine is a "like new replacement".
I too have a dead zone going horizontal from line 22-24, but can still use the keyboard in that space so it's not completely dead
Actually I can touch almost anything in that section, only a few apps give me fits in that area???
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ROB281 said:
I too have a dead zone going horizontal from line 22-24, but can still use the keyboard in that space so it's not completely dead
Actually I can touch almost anything in that section, only a few apps give me fits in that area???
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Op issue is similar to mine, it got to the point where I called VZW and I am having a replacement sent AGAIN! doesn't it annoy you?
Also tried touch test and yep big void right in the middle vertically on the phone but the weird thing is that it goes back to normal after a while.
Also I re flashed thinking it was a software issue but nope.
So do you think it was the cheap digitizer or bad install?
I noticed today when i woke up i cannot press the right side of the screen and get any kind of response. It is only about a thumbs with of the right edge but this prevents me from being able to hit send on text messages on the default messaging app and also on go sms as the send buttons are in the same general location. Is my phone just FUBAR or is there some way i can resolve the issue. Have tried power cycling and thats about it. I guess i need to know if this is a software issue or a hardware issue and if there is any way to find out and fix the problem.
I've been having the same issue actually. In the bottom right corner, anyway.
Like when I go to attach a picture to a text message, I have to hit the text box first so the paperclip button is out of the corner. I've also had some trouble unlocking with the camera or touching it from the Navbar, where it's positioned in the bottom right corner. :/
Murasakiii said:
I've been having the same issue actually. In the bottom right corner, anyway.
Like when I go to attach a picture to a text message, I have to hit the text box first so the paperclip button is out of the corner. I've also had some trouble unlocking with the camera or touching it from the Navbar, where it's positioned in the bottom right corner. :/
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I have similar issues with that when my phone is plugged in. And my acreen often locks up kinda with the last image on the screen being the only thing you see until you reset.
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I have similar issues with that when my phone is plugged in. And my acreen often locks up kinda with the last image on the screen being the only thing you see until you reset.
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I don't think I've had an image stuck to my screen yet. I have this problem even if it isn't plugged in, which is really strange. Not sure why it's so unresponsive, takes several tries to unlock/select.
And kudos for being in Portland too! :good:
Have either of you found a consistent way around the problem or a way to resolve it? Also are you running the phone in the base state that you bought it in or is it rooted / unlocked?
I just tested my phone, by opening the browser to google.com (mostly white background), all around the edge of the screen. And I can see feedback animations for all my touches around the edge of the screen. So I don't think there is any problem with the touch digitizer, at least on my phone. Phone is still stock, rooted and TWRP.
I have touch animation when I touch the bottom right corner on the lockscreen, but it doesn't always drag/ripple out. Sometimes it acts like I've pulled my finger off so I have to do it again.
Rooted, unlocked, stock.
After touch responsiveness got increasingly worse i contacted AT&T and they are sending me a free replacement since these issues seem to be covered under the one year warranty. Just throwing that out there in case anyone else gets as frustrated with the problem as I have and cant find a permanent fix.
I can confirm that I am having very similar problems... it is getting worse.
I am stock rooted and unlocked.
It is getting harder and harder to press things, fling actions (like scrolling through a list) hardly move a thing.
I just installed a multitouch visualizer and whenever I have 2 fingers on the screen and then go to cross them (start with fingers in opposite corners, move one up and the other down until they pass each other in the middle) it actually loses both fingers and then sometimes only one pops up again on the screen.
Can anybody try an app like this Play Store Link.
I've had similar results with 2 other multitouch testers.
Is it my phone, or everybody's?
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Figured I would install the Base ROM (7.0>7.3) because either it was a software issue and maybe the ROM would fix it, of it was a hardware issue (I really didn't think it should be acting like that) and I would try to get it replaced.
The Base ROM fixed my issue (for now, fingers crossed).
Now using a multitouch visualizer, the contact points are always seen, even when the fingers cross.
Don't know what caused it, but it was software (at least for me).
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Just plugged in the charger again... now the touchscreen is acting strange again... this phone does strange things when plugged in...
Hello everyone, I'd just like to share something that happened with my HOX+.
Earlier today my touchscreen acted up and was getting random touch input on a particular portion of the screen. Thinking it may have just been something on the screen like oil or whatever, I just gave it a quick wipe and it went back to normal.
Now a while ago, that particular portion of the touch screen totally died on me. I didn't think it was a software problem because I didn't flash anything or install any app from the play store. Also, that portion(about a half inch strip from the top of the phone when held in portrait edge to edge, left to right) wasn't working even in recovery(CWM).
So I searched the net for similar accounts and found put that it may be a faulty digitizer. While I do have official HTC warranty, claims in our country(Philippines) usually take forever if you get past all the retailer and distributor bullcrap at all.
Luckily, I happened upon a single post somewhere where this person just pressed hard on the unresponsive portion of his touchscreen(different device) for a few seconds and the problem went away. Fortunately it also worked for me.
Just sharing my experience just in case this also happens to someone else. For now I'm hoping the problem does not reoccur. I've also secured my Proof of Purchase to be sure.
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EDIT: Based on the fact that I could now pull down the notification bar, I assumed the whole screen was now OK. But now it seems there is still a narrow strip which is unresponsive. I'm now starting to think this was caused by the pouch I had been using which had a clasp corresponding to that location in combination with the long time it had been placed in a tight pants pocket earlier today.
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Hello
I have problems with the phone, I thought it was for the last flashing ROM LiquidSmooth, but even after the factory setting and load a new ROM problem remains the same.
At the bottom of the screen, about 1.5 cm from the bottom edge of the phone detects bad touch, which will be reflected in writing when you press "L" activity to side letters either left or right, if I'm somewhere in the menu item is placed in the bottom of the screen do not respond . So far, it solves turning the phone 90 or 180 degrees.
It would be a repair is not possible or advantageous to buy another phone?
Thanks for your response
beldy said:
Hello
I have problems with the phone, I thought it was for the last flashing ROM LiquidSmooth, but even after the factory setting and load a new ROM problem remains the same.
At the bottom of the screen, about 1.5 cm from the bottom edge of the phone detects bad touch, which will be reflected in writing when you press "L" activity to side letters either left or right, if I'm somewhere in the menu item is placed in the bottom of the screen do not respond . So far, it solves turning the phone 90 or 180 degrees.
It would be a repair is not possible or advantageous to buy another phone?
Thanks for your response
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It's pretty common issue. The only way to fix it It's by replacing digitizer.
It's a faulty digitizer problem.
I have my evo 3d for 2.5 years. After a year, my screen started messing around, I took the phone to the repair shop, the guys there replaced the digitizer and it works like a charm ever since (which is about 1.5 years later).
So, just find a good repair shop. and don't worry.
I just got done replacing my broken screen on my LG G3. I replaced the whole front panel and just transfered the guts. Everything checked out fine after replacement until i typed my first text message. row A-L will not goto screen unless I touch nearly inbetween the middle of the row beneath it. q-p work fine as well as z-m. What really has me boggled is that the screen accepts touches there in virtually every other app/drawing. Just the keyboards aren't allowing touch in that specfic row. any suggestion?
Found a few more bad section.. Pulled the back loudspeaker back out and tried reseating the cables and still had same issue. They're sending a replacement for free.
This was my first screen replacement, but not my first time dealing with small ribbon cables. All cameras function fine, hoping it was a defect in screen and not my screen changing abilities.. Any tips for the next one would be appreciated. Would like to have a fully functioning phone again sometime. This is nearly more frustrating than the broken screen.
I am having same Issue
steber04 said:
Found a few more bad section.. Pulled the back loudspeaker back out and tried reseating the cables and still had same issue. They're sending a replacement for free.
This was my first screen replacement, but not my first time dealing with small ribbon cables. All cameras function fine, hoping it was a defect in screen and not my screen changing abilities.. Any tips for the next one would be appreciated. Would like to have a fully functioning phone again sometime. This is nearly more frustrating than the broken screen.
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Hey just curious if your issue has been resolved.... I am having same issue, but i took mine to a computer store i have been dealing with for years. about a year ago they started doing cell phone repairs as well. I had them replace my cracked screen on my LG G3 and that same row of text if off for me and there are a few other spots i have noticed are off as well .... very frustrating... Anyway the place I took it to has replaced 3 screens hoping they were getting defective parts.... they just called to tell me I can come get it but they were unable to repair the dead spots without going further into replacing boards or something.... I dont know... It is weird though cause you can get the dead spots to work sometimes by very lightly touching or just touching it in just the right spots like a calibration if off....
thomas020476 said:
Hey just curious if your issue has been resolved.... I am having same issue, but i took mine to a computer store i have been dealing with for years. about a year ago they started doing cell phone repairs as well. I had them replace my cracked screen on my LG G3 and that same row of text if off for me and there are a few other spots i have noticed are off as well .... very frustrating... Anyway the place I took it to has replaced 3 screens hoping they were getting defective parts.... they just called to tell me I can come get it but they were unable to repair the dead spots without going further into replacing boards or something.... I dont know... It is weird though cause you can get the dead spots to work sometimes by very lightly touching or just touching it in just the right spots like a calibration if off....
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A review on G3 LCD's on Amazon reports the same problem "I installed the screen and immediately my wife mentioned that it seemed to have "dead spots" when she was texting / playing games. I noticed it myself when I tried texting myself as a test. Several of the letters on the keyboard just wouldn't register very well. She went into the settings and ran the "motion sensor calibration" test under general settings>gestures. This has resolved the touch screen issues. "
I don't see how that would fix it but I guess it's worth a shot.