Just in case you guys didn't know the galaxy note has built in quick screenshot support without having to use the S-Pen, it will put them in a folder called screencaptures on the internal memory card.
Take your hand
Turn it so your pinky finger side is on the bottom and your thumb is on the top.
Now with anything on your screen, start on the far right of the screen and just slide your hand across, make contact with the screen, don't hover over it (like a scanner scanning a paper into your computer), it will then take a screenshot.
- Dan
It will work left to right and right to left.
I love this feature.
Need a video demo... I have no clue how to get it to work with my hand... Just tried about 20 times, and I feel like an idiot... lol
Easiest way to do it is use the side of your hand and swipe right to left
Or just hold HOME BUTTON n POWER BUTTON. bam mind blown! jk jk. I can't get this tactic down at all sucks!
...sent from Samsung GALAXY Note!
ukic said:
Easiest way to do it is use the side of your hand and swipe right to left
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Ok, that worked...Thank you!
guys just act like you're wiping cocaine off your screen
giantenemybird said:
guys just act like you're wiping cocaine off your screen
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Lol! base on experience?
giantenemybird said:
guys just act like you're wiping cocaine off your screen
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Yeah, great, that clinched it for most of us.
But seriously, I hold my hand like a karate chop (pinky on screen)
Keep contact on the screen
Swipe right to left
And do it fairly slowly - you're a scanner.
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I personally find it too cumbersome to have to press the unlock button AND then swipe again on the lock screen. There is a free app called "No Lock" in the market. After you install it, you just press the power/unlock button and your are in.
Obviously for those of you who need security and have passwords on their lock screens, this won't be of much help.
*Tip* If you don't have a gel case yet, get one. I bought the gel case from T-mobile and it covers over the lock key in a way that you have to press it in with a little bit more pressure (but not too much) which should help you avoid accidentally hitting the button while it is in your pocket.
Good tip about the gel case, but I don't think I've ever hit the lock/power button by accident. In fact, I actually have a bit of trouble hitting it sometimes.
Also, I personally can't stand gel cases. They slide around too much on the device, and stick to the insides of my pocket.
great tip! I was really starting to get annoyed at the awkward unlock then swype
Yeah, I just picked up my black case from T-Mo today. Gotta tell you it's great, and makes the phone look good as well. Oh, and it also adds some weight to the phone which feels really good too.
It seems like this app doesn't run at start up, does anyone know how to make this happen?
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I personally find it too cumbersome to have to press the unlock button AND then swipe again on the lock screen. There is a free app called "No Lock" in the market. After you install it, you just press the power/unlock button and your are in.
Obviously for those of you who need security and have passwords on their lock screens, this won't be of much help.
*Tip* If you don't have a gel case yet, get one. I bought the gel case from T-mobile and it covers over the lock key in a way that you have to press it in with a little bit more pressure (but not too much) which should help you avoid accidentally hitting the button while it is in your pocket.
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Wow, thanks for that. That unlock contraption was a PITA, big waste of time.
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Good tip about the gel case, but I don't think I've ever hit the lock/power button by accident. In fact, I actually have a bit of trouble hitting it sometimes.
Also, I personally can't stand gel cases. They slide around too much on the device, and stick to the insides of my pocket.
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The TMo case doesn't stick in the pocket, and holds the phone quite well.
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The TMo case doesn't stick in the pocket, and holds the phone quite well.
-bZj
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I agree. I was worried about the stickiness before I bought it, but thankfully that isn't an issue at all. It also adds a good amount of weight to the phone. Without the case it seemed to be too light. I think this is the first smartphone that has a problem of not weighing enough.
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Wow, thanks for that. That unlock contraption was a PITA, big waste of time.
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well, it has good intention, it just doesn't work for everyone.
The obvious idea is to prevent things on your homescreen from activating if the phone is turned on by the button (aka activating crap while in your pocket such as dialing people).
the reality is that a lot of us are completely annoyed with the unlock screen because it's just one more annoying step
I prefer the double tap to unlock... like pressing menu twice on the g1.... I like the swipe screen too tho bc it shows of my mario lwp...
I also agree on the being too light of a phone... I was looking for it for a few mins yesterday just to notice it was in my hand... and I dont feel it on my lap while sitting (bad for standing up or exiting a vehicle..)
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... and I dont feel it on my lap while sitting (bad for standing up or exiting a vehicle..)
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I don't have mine yet, but i hope to not have that problem, i always put my phone on my lap while driving and had dropped it a couple of times when exiting my car, it sucks
agree with the phone being really light, that is not a bad thing maybe a bigger battery will come along, and the gel case that came out from t-mobile same time feels really nice emphasis on the really. As far as the lock screen, i like the puzzle lock feature BUT the default one when no events sucks... any way to only change that part?
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agree with the phone being really light, that is not a bad thing maybe a bigger battery will come along, and the gel case that came out from t-mobile same time feels really nice emphasis on the really. As far as the lock screen, i like the puzzle lock feature BUT the default one when no events sucks... any way to only change that part?
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Yeah, I wouldn't mind a battery that made it g1 size as I am used to that, I am not going to say being light and thin is a bad thing, but being used to my G1 I don't think I would whine about more heft, and if we could get a 3A+ battery that would be rockin
The constant swiping was bugging me too. It almost made me miss my G1. Thanks for this suggestion. I'm going to download No Lock now.
I don't know why the manufacturers added screen wipe to unlock the screen and I think this is a hassle.
It's good to know there's an app to disable it and I have it installed on my nexus one.
i mentioned this in another thread i think in development:
No Lock does not stick on reboot, but is a great alternative to the double-lock issue for me personally.
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i mentioned this in another thread i think in development:
No Lock does not stick on reboot, but is a great alternative to the double-lock issue for me personally.
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Actually it does stick on reboot. After I installed and it tried it again for the first time after rebooting, the lock screen came up. This is normal. Let the phone fully boot up, and then it will load No lock. You will still have to slide the unlock screen, but only once at the time of boot
I've been using it for about 2 days, and every time I restart, it takes a little while but I only have to unlock the screen once
I like the app since I think the lock screen is retarded. The only thing I don't like about it is that the phone unlocks in my pocket when I receive a new text message (as you can imagine, this happens a lot) and it's really annoying.
Does anybody know of an app that lets you customize what unlocks the screen? I don't really like being able to unlock the phone with the volume rocker, either.
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gravis, do you have a case for your Vibrant?
I've had my phone in my pocket all day with No Lock on and I don't think there were any accidental button presses. The case that T-mobile sells works great cause it makes it pretty difficult to hit any of the side buttons by accident, you have to put a good amount of pressure in specific areas.
So if you don't have, please consider getting one, they also protect your phone and I think it makes them look cooler.
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gravis, do you have a case for your Vibrant?
I've had my phone in my pocket all day with No Lock on and I don't think there were any accidental button presses. The case that T-mobile sells works great cause it makes it pretty difficult to hit any of the side buttons by accident, you have to put a good amount of pressure in specific areas.
So if you don't have, please consider getting one, they also protect your phone and I think it makes them look cooler.
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I don't have a case, but that's not what I'm talking about. An incoming SMS wakes up the screen, whether it's in my pocket or even sitting on a table. Before it would just go to that puzzle screen but now (with No Lock) it goes straight to the desktop and if it's in my pocket things get crazy.
Basically what I'm asking for is if No Lock could get rid of the "Swipe to Unlock" screen but not the "Puzzle Unlock" screen for SMS and missed calls that would be great.
When i'm in landscape mode taking photos, playing games.. i find that my palm is accidentally either launching the recent apps screen overlay (from pressing home key a few seconds) or launching the search key. I don't feel like im over doing it. I rest my palm on the bottom right corner. When i now pay attention, I try to hold the Evo 3D in landscape mode with my hands in two C formations facing one another.. so that i dont accidentally launch those quick keys.
Are any of you having this issue too? it's annoying to frame a photo.. and then the Recent Apps screen keeps coming up and I have to back up out of it. Would a case be helpful? possibly looking at one of the TPU cases when they get it back in stock. is there a way to adjust the sensitivity of the keys?
i've done all the OTA's available..
It's normal. Happened on my EVO 4G all the frakking time. You just need to be careful not to touch the capacitive button. You don't actually need to touch the button to activate capacitive button/screens, only be a few microns away.
I also have that problem I'm hoping root will fix it
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Kilmar said:
It's normal. Happened on my EVO 4G all the frakking time. You just need to be careful not to touch the capacitive button. You don't actually need to touch the button to activate capacitive button/screens, only be a few microns away.
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ok thanks that is unfortunate.. that is exactly what is happening.. just barely a tap on the lower edge triggers it. Wish they could've moved the sensor away form the edge.
My otter box defender stopped that from happening to me. I know this may not be a solution you may like but I'm just throwing it out there. I need the case due to me working on cars as a hobby and I will lay down on my phone while under a car not even thinking about it.
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My otter box defender stopped that from happening to me. I know this may not be a solution you may like but I'm just throwing it out there. I need the case due to me working on cars as a hobby and I will lay down on my phone while under a car not even thinking about it.
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cool,, there is some hope.. just ordered a TPU case..im hoping the bottom edge will have enough clearance.
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cool,, there is some hope.. just ordered a TPU case..im hoping the bottom edge will have enough clearance.
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Just wanted to update.. having a TPU case with the raised ridge on the bottom defintely is helping prevent the unwanted "ghost" launches from the Recent Items and Quick Search capacitive buttons.
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I also have that problem I'm hoping root will fix it
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Root is going to stop your skin from touching the buttons?
I'm having some problems with my touchscreen's edges and I wanted to see if this is a normal thing or a hardware issue with my Note.
Basically, if I run Multitouch Visualizer 2 and start to slide around, I can't quite reach the last 3mm of the screen. I've tested this without a screen-protector and it's still like that.
So when you slide your finger from the center to the side edge, does the touch-point slide all the way to the edge?
Can somebody try it quickly and tell me if they can reach the edges?
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Can somebody try it quickly and tell me if they can reach the edges?
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This happens to me too. I use the s-pen if I need to drag something to the edge.
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This happens to me too. I use the s-pen if I need to drag something to the edge.
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Thank you, I appreciate your checking for me.
On my SGS3 the power button seems a bit fragile, if you click almost on the edge of the button it will twitch, twist and will not click, that does not happen on the GNex, the button shape is similar, but even when clicking on the edge, the button is solid and will click. Is it just my phone that has some problem on the button or is it a "problem" with all SGS3?
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On my SGS3 the power button seems a bit fragile, if you click almost on the edge of the button it will twitch, twist and will not click, that does not happen on the GNex, the button shape is similar, but even when clicking on the edge, the button is solid and will click. Is it just my phone that has some problem on the button or is it a "problem" with all SGS3?
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I don't have any issues with it. Try comparing it with others at the store/your friends and see.
It's absolute edges are somewhat unclickable but on the other hand it's hard to press there anyway - you will grab the middle anyway.
Should you decide to use a protective cover (recommended ^^) then it won't be an issue anyway since such additional layers disperse your press across a wider surface.
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It's absolute edges are somewhat unclickable but on the other hand it's hard to press there anyway - you will grab the middle anyway.
Should you decide to use a protective cover (recommended ^^) then it won't be an issue anyway since such additional layers disperse your press across a wider surface.
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i'm using the flipcover, so i can't use any of those protective covers.
thanks for the replies, i will try to find someone who has it to compare lol
Well, atleast it isn't getting stuck like mine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920938
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Well, atleast it isn't getting stuck like mine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920938
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if i press it on the top or on the bottom it twists like that, but doesn't get stuck
Well you're lucky mine gets stuck.
But that's normal I think, just put it in a case that covers the buttons and you'll forget all about it.
Hi all, sorry my first post is asking for help, but I'm lost on this one.
It doesn't happen all the time, but I randomly get a dead spot on the bottom right corner of my phone.
It happens when I touch the app drawer, and the L key when I'm texting. It only randomly acknowledges I touched the screen.
Restarting the phone usually helps, but does that mean it's software or hardware?
Should I have it replaced?
Stock VZW Note II, no apps installed.
Ty for any and all help.
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It was replaced for a bad digitizer.
When using Multitouch visibility test, if you put more then 4 fingers on the screen, it locked up the phone requiring removal of the battery.
Perhaps instead of software, could it be heat?
It sounds like a dead/dying pixel to me. If it is only there on certain screens, then probably not, but if its there on say the boot screen or something, then I'd take it back.
silhet ingliil
I'm sorry I should have been more specific.
It's not a screen blemish.
It's when I go to tough the screen.
Like if I hit the L key on the keyboard during a text message, it will only register a touch like 50% of the time.
Or if I touch the app drawer, I have to hit it multiple times to open it up.
The actual screen is perfect, no dead or stuck pixels at all.
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I'm sorry I should have been more specific.
It's not a screen blemish.
It's when I go to tough the screen.
Like if I hit the L key on the keyboard during a text message, it will only register a touch like 50% of the time.
Or if I touch the app drawer, I have to hit it multiple times to open it up.
The actual screen is perfect, no dead or stuck pixels at all.
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I'd return to Verizon, especially if you're not rooted so it won't be any trouble returning to stock etc.
It's probably mildly annoying to you now and it's only going to get worse over time. If there's no physical damage to the phone I don't see them giving you any trouble.
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I'd return to Verizon, especially if you're not rooted so it won't be any trouble returning to stock etc.
It's probably mildly annoying to you now and it's only going to get worse over time. If there's no physical damage to the phone I don't see them giving you any trouble.
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No damage at all, and I actually went through 3 screen protectors before I figured out it wasn't them.
Kinda bummed I have to drive 45 miles to return this damn thing though.
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No damage at all, and I actually went through 3 screen protectors before I figured out it wasn't them.
Kinda bummed I have to drive 45 miles to return this damn thing though.
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You don't. Call VZ and they will ship you another and give you a prepaid box to ship the old one back in.
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You don't. Call VZ and they will ship you another and give you a prepaid box to ship the old one back in.
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I actually called them, and they told me to just take it back to the store in case the replacement has issues.
Which is troubling to hear.
I have a youtube video demonstrating the problem, but I won't let me post it so ohwell.
Will have to wait til I get 10 posts.
Basically, using multitouch visibility test, I roll my finger around the bottom right corner while never lifting it off, and it won't recognise my trying to touch the specific spot.
After I life my finger and move it around the screen it will recognise the spot. It's very random.
Here's the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGl9RoBLpjA
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The youtube tags aren't working?
So what do you all think?
Hardware or software?
After further messing around in Multitouch Visibility test, I can replicate this all over the screen, but it's easiest to do at the bottom right corner where L shows up on the keyboard.
Do u have a case with any magnets on it?
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Jay A whY said:
Do u have a case with any magnets on it?
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That would only affect the S-Pen, from what I understand.
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Do u have a case with any magnets on it?
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Nah, it was a bad digitizer they said.
Whenever you put multiple fingers on screen, it would lock up, and require yanking the battery to reboot.
When you notice this are you holding the S-pen? I noticed if you get the pen near the screen (close enough for air hover to work) that the screen and buttons quit working to touch. For a little while I thought the home button was having problems, turned out the way I was holding the pen would result in it being placed near the screen when I hit the button.
Wyatt W.
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When you notice this are you holding the S-pen? I noticed if you get the pen near the screen (close enough for air hover to work) that the screen and buttons quit working to touch. For a little while I thought the home button was having problems, turned out the way I was holding the pen would result in it being placed near the screen when I hit the button.
Wyatt W.
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The main reason I noticed it was when I was texting.
Whenever I went to type words like sleep, or talk, they would be missing the letter L.
Or when I would go to open the app drawer, and it would only work half the time.
All while the pen was in the phone.
The lockup doesn't sound normal but as far as dead spots if you have a screen protector on have you tried removing it? Marginal screen protectors will cause touch input issues.