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Whenever I try to unlock my streak, half the time I get the sticky slider then can't unlock it (even if I try shutting screen off then turning it back on) for a minute or two. It drove me crazy.
I noticed when I get it though, if I turn the screen off then turn the streak into portait position and turn the screen back on, no sticky slider
Hope this helps you guys.
Just use MenuUnlock from market....works great
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Just use MenuUnlock from market....works great
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Yup, got that. I now no longer complain about slicky sliders.
I dont use it all the time, just when I cant use the slide to unlock....perfect
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jkim5708 said:
Just use MenuUnlock from market....works great
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that doesnt help when trying to answer a call !!
ipguy said:
that doesnt help when trying to answer a call !!
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screen mode widget doesn't help either. I missed a call today because of the dumb sticky slider problem. What causes it anyway?
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screen mode widget doesn't help either. I missed a call today because of the dumb sticky slider problem. What causes it anyway?
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You can use Incoming Call Plus BETA. It's a great app, available from the market or XDA-devs.
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screen mode widget doesn't help either. I missed a call today because of the dumb sticky slider problem. What causes it anyway?
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It might be a screen calubration issue, i just calibrated my screen and will report bsck in a few days
You know, after moving from the iphone to Android I spent so much time playing with the lock screen, mainly because I could I guess. I installed Wigetlocker and had gotten my lock screen to the point where it was a regular work of art.
Then one day it dawned on me that if I wasn't using the lock screen for security (as in, with a code to unlock the phone), that there wasn't really a point in having one.
So, I installed "No Lock" from the Market, and I have never looked back. Now, when I hit the power button, the phone is just on. Works great, and I have experienced ZERO negative effects. The phone has never turned on in my pocket, and the screen lights up just fine when a call comes in. I don't miss my lock screen at all.
Sure, I still have to deal with a slider to answer a call, but that's a heck of a lot less often than every time I want to turn my device on to look at it.
Anyway, just a thought for those who might be tired of dealing with a sticky slider on the lock screen.
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You know, after moving from the iphone to Android I spent so much time playing with the lock screen, mainly because I could I guess. I installed Wigetlocker and had gotten my lock screen to the point where it was a regular work of art.
Then one day it dawned on me that if I wasn't using the lock screen for security (as in, with a code to unlock the phone), that there wasn't really a point in having one.
So, I installed "No Lock" from the Market, and I have never looked back. Now, when I hit the power button, the phone is just on. Works great, and I have experienced ZERO negative effects. The phone has never turned on in my pocket, and the screen lights up just fine when a call comes in. I don't miss my lock screen at all.
Sure, I still have to deal with a slider to answer a call, but that's a heck of a lot less often than every time I want to turn my device on to look at it.
Anyway, just a thought for those who might be tired of dealing with a sticky slider on the lock screen.
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Do you know what?....
That was a bloody good call.
It wound me up having to unlock my screen EVERY time to look at it.
I've probably saved about 3 mins a day now or 1000 mins a year!
Im not experiencing this prob...maybe cause I got my dpi/ppi set to 200, just a thought
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You can use Incoming Call Plus BETA. It's a great app, available from the market or XDA-devs.
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Great app. Works perfetcly
tungsifu said:
Im not experiencing this prob...maybe cause I got my dpi/ppi set to 200, just a thought
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that would make sense,bigger slider=easier to slide. I'm guessing 160 is stock?
Here are a few problems I have with the amaze so far...
1) Fluctuating service. I hate this. I will have all the bars showing and then all of a sudden I get no service. What's up with that? The sensation would at least holds two bars at all times. (Oh and no wifi calling!)
2) Overheating issue. This phone gets too hot for no reason. For example I browse for 15 minutes and bam..its really hot. I make sure I exit apps by hitting the back button and my brightness is at 15%. There's no excuse for this.
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4) wifi turning off??? I could be on wifi for a good hour and everything is OK, then I turn on the phone again to use it and I'm not connected to wifi anymore. I manually turn wifi on and off to get it to work again.
5) On the bottom in between the menu and back key my amaze has some light leaking through. Its tiny. I didn't notice it until it was completely dark but its there and now I can't help but keep staring at it. I wish I had a camera to take a picture of it.
6) Lastly and the most annoyong thing for me is a clicking sound. When I pick up the phone it sounds like something getting snapped in place. And its almost everytime. Wtf is that. haha.
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the no wifi calling thing sucks, will be fixed with root/update so meh
my battery drains about 50% when i'm sleeping, though this may be to mediocre service that goes in and out, going to try and shut mobile network off tonight and see if it fixes the issue
Though I agree with most of the other "problems" ya'll have listed...
I was told by 3 representatives, and one sales person (who sold me the phone) that you have to activate the new sim card included with the device to take advantage of the new wifi-calling that T-Mobile is rolling out (this includes the new GSII on t-mo). - I spoke with so many because none of them could activate the new sim correctly...and were baffled themselves as to why it was so difficult...haha.
Honestly, I havent been able to test wifi calling because the place where I'm renting has never worked with mobile devices, except for apple devices (of course...haha). I may report back here later when i go somewhere else with wifi.
Just wanted to pass on some info I was told by 4 separate people - they all claimed that's what a memo showed on their system when they pull up the AMAZE and GSII.
I come from a mytouch 4g, i have the same issue, suddenly i have no service then it's back on again. Never had that with the mytouch...
Well, I have had mine since launch day. I have a little but not much light bleed. I have had no heating issues. Last night out at bars I saw the signal issue. One sec I could speed test and pull down 14. Then I would notice no 4G symbol, try to speed test again and it would say no signal. Still love it though, nice and fast!!
My buttons light up when it's dark, but not when it's light. Is there anyway to turn this light sensor off and keep these lights on so I can see my home, menu etc buttons?
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Though I agree with most of the other "problems" ya'll have listed...
I was told by 3 representatives, and one sales person (who sold me the phone) that you have to activate the new sim card included with the device to take advantage of the new wifi-calling that T-Mobile is rolling out (this includes the new GSII on t-mo). - I spoke with so many because none of them could activate the new sim correctly...and were baffled themselves as to why it was so difficult...haha.
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This doesn't sound right to me at all. I activated a new sim and I don't have the feature. How can a sim control the software on the phone?
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My buttons light up when it's dark, but not when it's light. Is there anyway to turn this light sensor off and keep these lights on so I can see my home, menu etc buttons?
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Definately seems there is a (buttons) light sensor, they do basically stay on at night, not in daytime.
Prolly see some update/option to this in the future, keep em' on or leave to the sensor.
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anyone else been having random restarts and asks to send error to htc? really seems to be the only problem ive been having.. have had 4 restarts since the 12th
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This doesn't sound right to me at all. I activated a new sim and I don't have the feature. How can a sim control the software on the phone?
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The sim is not controlling the software, but it can affect what information is communicated with t-mobile.
I don't know what you mean by you don't have this feature. Among other ways to activate the hotspot capability, you should find the "Wi-Fi Hotspot" app on the device.
Just to repeat/clarify my original statement/post: The Amaze 4G and the GS II (according to others) allow you to activate the wifi hotspot feature, have your other wifi-enabled devices connect to your phone, but when you try to access the internet with those wifi-enabled devices, you are prompted to upgrade your plan to include the $15/mo. plan.
I hope this is clear to all.
Te whole service popping in and out is starting to drive me nuts!!!! 3 bars of 4g then nthing! 1 bar of 4g then it turns into 2 bars of 2g! WTH!?!?!? Never had soo many reception issues on ANY of my Tmo phones!
Dosent seem to matter where I am when this happens as it happens often, far too often!
I have to assume that of all the connection point inside the back cover of the phone at least ONE of them is some sort of antenna?????
Cmon Tmo?!?!?
Even if it does warm up, I doubt that you will feel it if you put it in a case. Unless the phone is burning up..then yeah.
I am coming from a HTC sensation 4G and it had WiFi calling and WiFi hotspot feature.
The manual that comes with the amaze shows how to use WiFi calling also the one on HTC's site,
If I could put the sensation Rom on the amaze I would be happy as the sensation had what I want working,
I love the feel of the Amaze it feels much more masculine and fits nice in my big hands I find my self not mistakenly touching the softkey's as much.
Also I can seem to figure out where 4gb or the Rom is as it shows only 9gb for storage and 2gb for something else
On another note I have seen a post that shows an Amaze with WiFi calling, the had an earlier firmware,
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I'm probably going to get flamed for this, but you guys can probably still exchange the Amaze for the SGS2. I'm really not having any of the problems described here. It dropped the GPS once yesterday... that's about it so far.
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I'm probably going to get flamed for this, but you guys can probably still exchange the Amaze for the SGS2. I'm really not having any of the problems described here. It dropped the GPS once yesterday... that's about it so far.
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why would you get flamed. only 99% of the people on this site know more about the devices theyre holding and things their carrier offers to them then the actual employees, one of the most known things probably being the grace period you have to return/swap out your phone if you want... noooo, no reason to be flamed.
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Has happened to me twice both after trying to use WiFi hot spot . Which you have to pay for now
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anyone else been having random restarts and asks to send error to htc? really seems to be the only problem ive been having.. have had 4 restarts since the 12th
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I had six in 2 days, took it back and decIded to give thee SGS2 another chance.
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To those who are experiencing issues with the Amaze especially after returning it a million times before buyers remorse is up, I recommend testing out the GS2 aka Hercules. Other than the resolution this phone is really great. The resolution isn't that noticeable unless you have OCD.
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I jumped ship to the GSII. So far I'm happier. The amaze does have more bells and whistles but it was a bit heavy for me and the GS II has got - not substantially - but improved battery life and a more visually appealing screen. Also my eyes aren't great, so I actually appreciate the lower resolution screen which keeps the icons bigger. I can see the pixels easier than on the qhd of the amaze, but i have to be "looking for them" to really notice.
Some people are having better luck with their Amaze so just like a ton of other companies out there these days...there's a big quality control issue.
Looking service is really getting on my nerves now and i dont like this any more. Wonder if there will a fix for this from HTC or Tmobile
I have got Amaze last week, but there are two main problems with this device.
First, the "power off" button doesn't work sometimes, no responses when I long press the button.
Second, after installing some apps(about 60), wifi has some problem---when the
screen off and I open again, the wifi is automatically cut off. Even though there is a wifi "label" on top of the screen, I can't browse internet. Then I manually cut off the wifi and connect again, it works. But everytime the screen closes( u know, it is unwise to keep the screen always on), the wifi will be cut off automatically. I don't know the reason. I have changed a new one this week but same problems arise!!! I am driven crazy!!! Could sb nice to help me????
besides, I have tried "factory reset", and problems will go. but when I install apps again, problem rises again...
I'm having the same issue with the power off. It was working earlier but it looks like it stopped after I applied the htc update. I've been working all day and that's the only change
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htc maybe do the same error like nexus one :/
I have issue even before update!! then how do u deal with the problem now???
what is the problem with nexus one???
to solve the wifi problem....
go to settings, then click on wireless and networks,
scroll down to wifi setting and click
On the wifi settings page touch the second capacitive button on the phone, then click on advanced settings..
On advanced settings page, change the wifi sleep policy to never..
This should solve your problem
same problem happened to me today, data reset the phone power off button problem will be resolved.
I'm having this problem now...and the wifi fix didn't work.
Any other ideas?
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what is the problem with nexus one???
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Our power buttons were notorious for just not working one day.
I am noticing quite a bit of light bleed onto the screen from the soft key LEDs ... Does anyone else notice this, or is it the nature of the beast? I am used to amoled screens, but this screen is beautiful.
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I am noticing quite a bit of light bleed onto the screen from the soft key LEDs ... Does anyone else notice this, or is it the nature of the beast? I am used to amoled screens, but this screen is beautiful.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1328250
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Does anyone have a solution to the power-button issue? It will shut off the screen, but wont prompt anything if you long press the power button.
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Found this surfing:
"Thank you for contacting HTC Technical support about the issue you are having with not being able to power off your device Amaze device. I do apologize that you have this issue with your device and I will gladly assist you with this today. You have security credentials checked, a password set,and Fastboot off. You must either turn off security credentials or enable Fastboot. For the Fast Boot option to work you will need to re-enable the Storage Credentials(under security settings) and enter the password once more. Then, enable Fast-Boot and you should be able to safely power cycle."
That last one worked for me. Not sure *which* - I turned on fastboot *and* turned on security credentials.
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But after the test reboot, it stopped working again...check settings, and security credentials is off - but fastboot is still on.
Turn on security credentials again, and the power button starts working.
I'm not going to re-re-reboot it, though...yet.
i was thinking of getting the HTC Amaze.... like, next week, currently have the MyTouch 4g and was going to give it to my brother, but have been reading issues with the power button, over heating, BT loss, no wifi calling..... anyone having these issues as well?
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i was thinking of getting the HTC Amaze.... like, next week, currently have the MyTouch 4g and was going to give it to my brother, but have been reading issues with the power button, over heating, BT loss, no wifi calling..... anyone having these issues as well?
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NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE
Nothing by smooth sailing here... rooted and not rooted it has always been a pleasure....
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NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE
Nothing by smooth sailing here... rooted and not rooted it has always been a pleasure....
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thank you for your quick response! i just hope i dont run into these issues as everyone else. hopefully i'll get lucky lol.
now, do you know what they mean by a GBA or whatever sim card? wont the one from my mytouch 4g work in it?
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thank you for your quick response! i just hope i dont run into these issues as everyone else. hopefully i'll get lucky lol.
now, do you know what they mean by a GBA or whatever sim card? wont the one from my mytouch 4g work in it?
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I just picked up my Amaze today. I had gotten a new SIM card just two weeks ago, but the TMO folks said I had to use the one that came with the Amaze because it supported the high speed downloads; older cards would not be as fast.
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I just picked up my Amaze today. I had gotten a new SIM card just two weeks ago, but the TMO folks said I had to use the one that came with the Amaze because it supported the high speed downloads; older cards would not be as fast.
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oh really? makes sense then. have you noticed a difference in speeds at all? as in download speed? have you done a speed test on the H network?
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oh really? makes sense then. have you noticed a difference in speeds at all? as in download speed? have you done a speed test on the H network?
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anyone?
10 char...
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oh really? makes sense then. have you noticed a difference in speeds at all? as in download speed? have you done a speed test on the H network?
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I have spotty 4G coverage here. My old phone was the HD2, which is 3g. Just today I happened to get into a 4G solid area and I loaded Google Maps - nearly instant load of terrain and satellite. Those would have taken several seconds on my HD2, or my wife's Exhibit II. So I think it is indeed faster if one lives in the right area.
I can't say what difference there is in SIM cards, because I have only had the new one that came with the Amaze in the device.
Hey guys, just got my one a day ago and super impressed with this phone.
I have a question, my Google maps, weather clock, and other app are not able to get my location unless I turn on gps.
I'm not sure if it's that way for everyone or just a hardware fault? I have all the necessary options checked in settings, but I do notice that when I check "use Google location service" it does not prompt me with the agree dialog.
All that along with a few dead pixels do you think I should get a replacement? I'm still within my 14 days and have insurance through att.
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DEAD PIXELS = Yes. Replace it for that. I have a habit of turning on the phone in the store, load up a blank web page and tell the browser to go full screen. Through the white I can spot most dead pixels from the get-go. That way there will be no arguments, the rep is right on front of you! He can't deny a broken product when you have proof like that.
As for all the Google stuff, yes GPS signal is pretty much mandatory for most of the software you listed. However, GPS don't activate until you are actually in the app it self - so there is no need to worry about the GPS sucking up battery life. Just flick it on and leave it on!
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Hey guys, just got my one a day ago and super impressed with this phone.
I have a question, my Google maps, weather clock, and other app are not able to get my location unless I turn on gps.
I'm not sure if it's that way for everyone or just a hardware fault? I have all the necessary options checked in settings, but I do notice that when I check "use Google location service" it does not prompt me with the agree dialog.
All that along with a few dead pixels do you think I should get a replacement? I'm still within my 14 days and have insurance through att.
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Yes for the dead pixels.
No for the GPS. How do you expect the phone to find you without GPS turned on? aGPS(location off the cell towers) may not be accurate enough for those apps to register your location. You were prompted for the use Google Location Services permission back when you first set up the phone.
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DEAD PIXELS = Yes. Replace it for that. I have a habit of turning on the phone in the store, load up a blank web page and tell the browser to go full screen. Through the white I can spot most dead pixels from the get-go. That way there will be no arguments, the rep is right on front of you! He can't deny a broken product when you have proof like that.
As for all the Google stuff, yes GPS signal is pretty much mandatory for most of the software you listed. However, GPS don't activate until you are actually in the app it self - so there is no need to worry about the GPS sucking up battery life. Just flick it on and leave it on!
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Thanks for clearing up the gps thing. I'm not worried about battery life, it's already outstanding. I think I'll take it in for the pixels then
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Mine was like that for the first couple days, then all the sudden my location started working. Don't know what changed through
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Mine was like that for the first couple days, then all the sudden my location started working. Don't know what changed through
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Maybe they're just getting used to the network? Idk lol I just jumped ship from Verizon because they have no new phones yet and this is my first time on att
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I just gotten my set and found that the LED notification is not working. Only only workable are charging from red and green to unplug from charger. Anyone facing the same issues ?
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for me is the same....any solution?
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for me is the same....any solution?
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No solution. Waiting for next update..
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No solution. Waiting for next update..
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Next update should be kitKat 4.4? No programs can resolve this problem?
Ok, glad to know I am not the only having this same issue. Getting no notification blinks. Only get the solid lights for charging and charged.
BTW, mine is a Verizon HTC One Max. Is this affecting all carrier models?
Havent tried yet.. will post later today. I'm using the GSM version.
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No solution. Waiting for next update..
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Next update should be kitKat 4.4? No programs can resolve this problem?
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The international version does not seem to have the problem. Are you guys on Verizon?
I'm on Sprint, and the led doesn't blink for me either; not sure its even supposed to on this phone..
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I'm on Sprint, and the led doesn't blink for me either; not sure its even supposed to on this phone..
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i am sorry i don't know, does sprint use T6_UL, the international version?
I am on Verizon also and I have yet to see the notification light blink for texts and missed calls
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I am on Verizon also and I have yet to see the notification light blink for texts and missed calls
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ok, so the CDMA variants both sprint and verizon seems to have this bug. i wish HTC is aware of it or someone reports it to HTC. so that you get a fix.
Sprint model is OP3P7
Mine is OK. HTC 809D, Chinese CDMA variant
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I am on Verizon and my led works for missed calls/ emails/ and texts. Maybe something you guys have installed broke led functions. ??
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I think you guys can dial “*#*#3424#*#*”, then select "LED Test" and run it to test the LED function is OK
I have the same issue, international version unlocked 803s no led for anything except as stated for battery charging and battery charged. Did the led test, lights work fine steady, but does not blink as notifications nor does a 3rd party app work either (I already tried), glad to know I am not the only one was just about to be pissed until I saw this thread.
I dont know if this is a help for anyone, but i thought i would post it here JIC. As I said, I had the same issue with LED notifications not blinking, and found this post. well last night my son decided he was going to mess with my phone cause he was fascinated with the fingerprint scanner, he did it so many times that it asked for a pin, well for whatever reason it wouldnt take the pin I created and was forced to hard reset the phone. Obviously getting to White option screen, I chose Factory Reset and had to go thru the setup process, after I was done I noticed the green light was blinking, turned the phone on and to my amazement the notification led is working, it was letting me know I got an email! I tested it by sending myself a text msg and sure enough its working now!
So I dont know if this is an option for anyone, but I thought i would share, and if it makes any difference, the first time I setup the phone using the htc transfer tool to transfer my stuff from my Samsung Galaxy Note on to the phone, this time I told it to do it from scratch.
Hope it helps anyone.
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I dont know if this is a help for anyone, but i thought i would post it here JIC. As I said, I had the same issue with LED notifications not blinking, and found this post. well last night my son decided he was going to mess with my phone cause he was fascinated with the fingerprint scanner, he did it so many times that it asked for a pin, well for whatever reason it wouldnt take the pin I created and was forced to hard reset the phone. Obviously getting to White option screen, I chose Factory Reset and had to go thru the setup process, after I was done I noticed the green light was blinking, turned the phone on and to my amazement the notification led is working, it was letting me know I got an email! I tested it by sending myself a text msg and sure enough its working now!
So I dont know if this is an option for anyone, but I thought i would share, and if it makes any difference, the first time I setup the phone using the htc transfer tool to transfer my stuff from my Samsung Galaxy Note on to the phone, this time I told it to do it from scratch.
Hope it helps anyone.
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nice!
Once you take that first system update, I think that's what kills it. I was getting the light per the update.
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Once you take that first system update, I think that's what kills it. I was getting the light per the update.
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Dont know, I got the update when i turned it on, didnt have it long enough to know if that did it, but i did a factory reset and its been fine ever since.