HI all I'm new to this forum, I just picked up this amazing phone a few weeks ago and LOVE IT! My only problem with it is if I have my phone laying on my desk or any flat surface the back, home, & menu keys will not work. If I pick up the phone they will work? I was wondering if anyone else has this problem & if so how did you fix it?
other notes I'm using The Base 7.1 rom
My Home key just stopped working altogether and I had to trade in my phone. That's about the only thing I have had like that.
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VannMannE39 said:
HI all I'm new to this forum, I just picked up this amazing phone a few weeks ago and LOVE IT! My only problem with it is if I have my phone laying on my desk or any flat surface the back, home, & menu keys will not work. If I pick up the phone they will work? I was wondering if anyone else has this problem & if so how did you fix it?
other notes I'm using The Base 7.1 rom
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All of my android devices running custom ROMs have been like this; and it's not that they can't be used, but require a more precise touch vs when I'm holding it.
VannMannE39 said:
HI all I'm new to this forum, I just picked up this amazing phone a few weeks ago and LOVE IT! My only problem with it is if I have my phone laying on my desk or any flat surface the back, home, & menu keys will not work. If I pick up the phone they will work? I was wondering if anyone else has this problem & if so how did you fix it?
other notes I'm using The Base 7.1 rom
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I have a new Optimus G and it does the same exact thing. Running stock.
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Hello, I purchased HTC View 4G that has been flashed to use in Boost Mobile service.
So far, I like the device, and happy with the purchases.
However, I came across with a problem and in need of support.
One of the main reason that lead me to purchase this was the integration of pen/stylus to draw/write freely. I tried various ways to make pen mode to work, but it seems that function isn't working properly.
I pressed a green pen-mode button located on the bottom right corner, and there's no response.
I also went to settings--> pen--> tutorial, but I can't draw anything in the box.
I have no clue what the problem is.
Any comment/suggestion would be much appreciated.
vagrantjin said:
Hello, I purchased HTC View 4G that has been flashed to use in Boost Mobile service.
So far, I like the device, and happy with the purchases.
However, I came across with a problem and in need of support.
One of the main reason that lead me to purchase this was the integration of pen/stylus to draw/write freely. I tried various ways to make pen mode to work, but it seems that function isn't working properly.
I pressed a green pen-mode button located on the bottom right corner, and there's no response.
I also went to settings--> pen--> tutorial, but I can't draw anything in the box.
I have no clue what the problem is.
Any comment/suggestion would be much appreciated.
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i think you need to be more specific with your problem,
- what kind of pen do you use?
- which kind of ROM do you use?
Have you inserted the batteries into the pen? If so, try with a different AAAA battery, perhaps the stock one is drained.
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Make sure you are running a Honeycomb rom. Gingerbread pen support is very limited (sadly).
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mitchellvii said:
Make sure you are running a Honeycomb rom. Gingerbread pen support is very limited (sadly).
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Thanks for posting this. I just got my View yesterday and it was running GB and I was very disappointed with the pen functionality. Upgraded to HC after your post and it works wonderful now.
No not a rom.
Anyone ever played Fallout?
I'm buy using the left over guts from a x10i.
The touch pad is gone as well as the bottom buttons.
I managed to get it paired to a ps3 controller.
Now I need to figure out how can I flash roms, kernels, ect without the back button.
Or can someone point me to a replacement part for the bottom buttons.
Keep in mind my budget is very low.
Been able to navigate using adb remote so far but that will not work in recovery or allow me to press Back when booting.
Nvm..
found this.
http://dx.com/p/replacement-keypad-button-flex-cable-for-sony-ericsson-x10-145586
OmegaRED^ said:
No not a rom.
Anyone ever played Fallout?
I'm buy using the left over guts from a x10i.
The touch pad is gone as well as the bottom buttons.
I managed to get it paired to a ps3 controller.
Now I need to figure out how can I flash roms, kernels, ect without the back button.
Or can someone point me to a replacement part for the bottom buttons.
Keep in mind my budget is very low.
Been able to navigate using adb remote so far but that will not work in recovery or allow me to press Back when booting.
Nvm..
found this.
http://dx.com/p/replacement-keypad-button-flex-cable-for-sony-ericsson-x10-145586
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Did you open the device? Maybe you find a solution yourself
NikitoGR said:
Did you open the device? Maybe you find a solution yourself
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I found what I needed.
No problem.
OmegaRED^ said:
I found what I needed.
No problem.
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Oh! great!
hi guys,
im having a problem with my evo 3d. it seems the lower part of the screen is not working. so i cannot unlock my phone now.
< 0 OK buttons are not working anymore but when i go to camera(no password required for some reason,) that part of the screen is working fine.
wanted to know how can i disable the password at least so i can use it and wanted to know if its a software or hardware problem
thanks
_Intel_ said:
hi guys,
im having a problem with my evo 3d. it seems the lower part of the screen is not working. so i cannot unlock my phone now.
< 0 OK buttons are not working anymore but when i go to camera(no password required for some reason,) that part of the screen is working fine.
wanted to know how can i disable the password at least so i can use it and wanted to know if its a software or hardware problem
thanks
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is the phone rooted and if so, is it a custom rom?
How much of it isn't working? And is it just unresponsive or is the display out as well?
I have a strip of my screen the doesn't work that's righty over where the top row of keys is.
hi guys,
yes rooted,
virtuous rom dont know what version..
my phone has a passkey lock and the part where the "ok" button row is not working.
please let me know that i can at least disable the password lock..
_Intel_ said:
hi guys,
yes rooted,
virtuous rom dont know what version..
my phone has a passkey lock and the part where the "ok" button row is not working.
please let me know that i can at least disable the password lock..
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So is it just a strip of the screen?
If you really really wanna be able to get it unlocked, Download the correct version of clockwork mod for our phone one that's not touch, has to use the volume rockers and fresh install the rom, Or as a matter of fact, Just boot into whatever recovery you have and clear data/factoryreset, that'll get rid of your lock pin
Hello from me too!
I have a strip on my touch screen that doesn't work. It's right where the Search button and Install on Play Store is and Clear on the Phone notifications, too.
It had the stock rom, I have replaced the screen with the digitizer when it fell down. It worked after that. I had to unscrew the phone one more time because my LCD was touching the screen and the phone had gone mad. After that, and a couple of days later, I noticed that the strip didn't work anymore. Today I finally flashed a new rom (King Cobra 3d) and nothing's changed so I figured it might be a hardware problem...
What's your opinion?
Thank you!
Common Hardware Problems on evo3D
Its the hardware. and your carrier should change it at no cost. (Sprint)
fatisis said:
Hello from me too!
I have a strip on my touch screen that doesn't work. It's right where the Search button and Install on Play Store is and Clear on the Phone notifications, too.
It had the stock rom, I have replaced the screen with the digitizer when it fell down. It worked after that. I had to unscrew the phone one more time because my LCD was touching the screen and the phone had gone mad. After that, and a couple of days later, I noticed that the strip didn't work anymore. Today I finally flashed a new rom (King Cobra 3d) and nothing's changed so I figured it might be a hardware problem...
What's your opinion?
Thank you!
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ive had the top bar just under my notification bar non working for a few months now, and its starting to pi$$ me off
I've replaced my digitizer twice myself. I got a cheaper one the first time, and figure that's what I get for trying to go on the cheap. (I was out of warranty). Sorry to say it but it could be that again.
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I think I don't have a warranty because I've changed it myself. It's my fault...
I think I'll buy a new one... I unscrewed it a while ago so I could see if sth had been misplaced or if the digitizer had scratches or sth like that.
I saw that the ribbon's top had been ripped off right where it bends on top of the LCD... Don't know if that's the problem...
p.s. I live in Greece. My carrier is Cosmote. We don't have Sprint here...
Yep, if the ribbon cable is ripped, that would be your problem. Don't go too cheap on your replacement. Good luck!
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toad6386 said:
Yep, if the ribbon cable is ripped, that would be your problem. Don't go too cheap on your replacement. Good luck!
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I wonder why is there only one part of the touch that doesn't work if the ribbon is like that, in the bending spot...
thank you! i'll try it as soon as i can and i'll get back!
If i buy a new one from Amazon will it be allright? It costs around 10 pounds... The other one that i've changed and now it has a problem i've bought it for 60 euros from a local store here in Greece...
fatisis said:
If i buy a new one from Amazon will it be allright? It costs around 10 pounds... The other one that i've changed and now it has a problem i've bought it for 60 euros from a local store here in Greece...
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The last one I got from Amazon is the one I'm using now (about a month old), and spent $20 US on it, which was NOT the cheapest of them. Not knowing the exchange rate right off hand, would venture to say the one you're speaking of is not a "cheap" one. So go for it. Just take your time replacing it and be careful with ALL the ribbon cables. Good luck!
Hello All,
This is my first post on this forum. I tried searching, but haven't found the answer yet so posting here.
I have an LG Optimus G which I bought about 2 months ago from ebay. Phone was in brand new condition and the seller claimed that he only used it once (a few hours) but didn't like the interface so he went back to iPhone. The phone has worked flawlessly until today when the menu button quit working. It is not registering any touch on that side; although the button lights up when the home and back buttons or the screen is used. It is only the menu button that has gone bad. I have not recently installed any updates either. The last update I installed was 11/19/2013. It is running Android version 4.1.2.
Is there a fix to this problem? I am really bummed that being my first android phone, I was starting to like this phone a lot and now this problem has come up!
Any help will be appreciated
Thanks
Vortex777 said:
Hello All,
This is my first post on this forum. I tried searching, but haven't found the answer yet so posting here.
I have an LG Optimus G which I bought about 2 months ago from ebay. Phone was in brand new condition and the seller claimed that he only used it once (a few hours) but didn't like the interface so he went back to iPhone. The phone has worked flawlessly until today when the menu button quit working. It is not registering any touch on that side; although the button lights up when the home and back buttons or the screen is used. It is only the menu button that has gone bad. I have not recently installed any updates either. The last update I installed was 11/19/2013. It is running Android version 4.1.2.
Is there a fix to this problem? I am really bummed that being my first android phone, I was starting to like this phone a lot and now this problem has come up!
Any help will be appreciated
Thanks
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Welcome to the Community.
Although , I haven't heard about this problem earlier. But in case if that's a hardware problem , then with some tweaks , on-screen buttons can be used , like in N4. It's an alternative.
However , for that the phone should be rooted.
In case if you have warranty available , then you should probably take it to the nearest service center. But if not , then I guess rooting it shouldn't cause any issue , as there is no warranty left to void.
Apparently , is there any app that you have installed recently that is meant for tweaking some settings of your droid ??
Rishi. said:
Welcome to the Community.
Although , I haven't heard about this problem earlier. But in case if that's a hardware problem , then with some tweaks , on-screen buttons can be used , like in N4. It's an alternative.
However , for that the phone should be rooted.
In case if you have warranty available , then you should probably take it to the nearest service center. But if not , then I guess rooting it shouldn't cause any issue , as there is no warranty left to void.
Apparently , is there any app that you have installed recently that is meant for tweaking some settings of your droid ??
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Rishi,
Thank you for the welcome and the quick reply. I didn't install any app for tweaking the settings. The last two apps I installed were Mercury Messenger and Skype.
As far as warranty goes, how do I find out if it is still in warranty or not since I bought the phone on ebay? Not sure how long the seller had the phone before I bought it.
Do you think hard resetting would help?
Thanks
Vortex777 said:
Rishi,
Thank you for the welcome and the quick reply. I didn't install any app for tweaking the settings. The last two apps I installed were Mercury Messenger and Skype.
As far as warranty goes, how do I find out if it is still in warranty or not since I bought the phone on ebay? Not sure how long the seller had the phone before I bought it.
Do you think hard resetting would help?
Thanks
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If it were a hardware problem, I don't think hard reset will do any good.
But you can try to take a backup and then try resetting it once.
As far as warranty is concerned, you can check with the owner of the phone from whom this phone was purchased on eBay. Of he has a valid bill with remaining warranty then maybe you could be lucky.
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You can try this to check if it's really not registering any touch on the home key.
GO through this step. ( I assume , you're on Stock )
In the phone type in : 3845#*970#
It'll open a hidden menu with loads of options for testing .
GO to : HW Device test (options 2 from top)
-> Touch test, ( option 4 from top.)
->Touch sensing test.
You can perform various touch test and buttons test there to see what areas are having trouble registering touch inputs.
Rishi. said:
You can try this to check if it's really not registering any touch on the home key.
GO through this step. ( I assume , you're on Stock )
In the phone type in : 3845#*970#
It'll open a hidden menu with loads of options for testing .
GO to : HW Device test (options 2 from top)
-> Touch test, ( option 4 from top.)
->Touch sensing test.
You can perform various touch test and buttons test there to see what areas are having trouble registering touch inputs.
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Thanks Rishi,
I performed the touch test and yes the menu location is not registering touch. Rest everything else is registering touch correctly. I have contacted the seller to see if they can help.
So, say if it is not in warranty, what else can be done?
Thanks!
If not under warranty then it's going to cost quite a bit. I have no idea about the cost and internals though.
IMO, you can continue with the onscreen overlay button fix, if it asks too much to get repaired.
It'll like as if you were using a nexus 4 with external memory support and lte.
https://www.box.net/s/aul9oyk1q1bx7ykjala0
Link for service manual.
adfurgerson said:
Link for service manual.
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Thanks adfurgerson,
I will go through the manual from home.
ChummyDays said:
try going to the LG website and requesting a repair. I got mine off of Ebay as well and surprisingly it was still covered. (proximity sensor broke and it was repaired by LG)
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Thanks for your reply, ChummyDays,
Question though; how did you establish the proof of purchase LG requires you to send (I am guessing, you bought yours used like mine)?
I dropped my phone few days ago and now my home, menu and back buttons are not working properly. espesially the back button 'goes on' sometimes and it shuts everything what i open immediately. home and menu buttons just dont respond sometimes on my touch. Is there anyway I can fix it myself? I also thought about the on screen buttons, but couldnt find any tweaks for that.
if your buttopns r broke install xposed, will need root and install gravity box and enable the navigation bar.
I didn't know this existed until I dropped me G2 a few minutes ago and the screen cracked.
Check out the attachment!
Wow, I wonder if this could have anything to do with the screen issues, maybe they are doing something sneaky?
Sorry about your phone!
bhsvault said:
I didn't know this existed until I dropped me G2 a few minutes ago and the screen cracked.
Check out the attachment!
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wow.. pretty cool
Pretty genius i must say
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jl10101 said:
Wow, I wonder if this could have anything to do with the screen issues, maybe they are doing something sneaky?
Sorry about your phone!
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Yeah it sucks. I'm taking it to a guy I know at sprint today. Does anyone know if they can swap out phone models rather than giving an exact replacement? This is the 3rd G2 I've had in the past few months and I'm kind of getting fed up with it. ( The other issues I had weren't related to physical damage)
bhsvault said:
Yeah it sucks. I'm taking it to a guy I know at sprint today. Does anyone know if they can swap out phone models rather than giving an exact replacement? This is the 3rd G2 I've had in the past few months and I'm kind of getting fed up with it. ( The other issues I had weren't related to physical damage)
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You surely cant blame this current issue on them. :laugh:
Its hard, Ive tried before with other phone manufacturers.
easyguy said:
You surely cant blame this current issue on them. :laugh:
Its hard, Ive tried before with other phone manufacturers.
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Yeah - it's all me this time. It fell from knee height so I am a bit frustrated about that. I have other phones take huge falls and no sustain any damage whatsoever.
Power your phone OFF
once completely shut down
Press and hold
Volume Up Button
Power Button
Volume Down Button
*All at the same time
Keep holding when you see the LG logo
This gives you access to Hardware Key Control Mode
There you can access these features as well.
It also shows your IMEI number and barcode.
***Sorry while in this menu it does not allow to take a screen shot.***
Its awesome that lg has created that kind of feature so they are thinking also about its customers. I still wonder where the sensor would be located
I saw this feature when I got my first G2. At that point there were no cases because it was so new. Of course I dropped it on the way to work and cracked the screen. Unfortunately I couldn't ever get the hardware to work because it killed all areas.
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FYI I broke mine as well and could not get past a lock screen to connect with computer and backup my phone data. You can simply use an OTG cable and a regular mouse. Operating the phone completely with a mouse
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Whene i cracked my screen nothing like this showed. Luckily there's usb otg and mouse and this saved me.
Interesting feature, and one that I hope I never have to use
It's unfortunate that new phones don't have these features. and that they break so easily :S