Magnet activates drive mode - AT&T LG Optimus G

The past couple of weeks I noticed that every once in a while my phone would be in drive mode for no apparent reason. Well last night I realized it was the magnet in my nexus 7 case that was causing it. If you place the magnet on the back of the optimus g it activates driving mode. Don't know if there are any car accessories with magnets but was wondering if it could be programmed to open a different app. Don't know how useful it would be but just a thought.
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I saw this video a while back that shows where the sensor is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNsIbpn96qM

gsrrr said:
I saw this video a while back that shows where the sensor is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNsIbpn96qM
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Niceeee. It would be great to use this with tasker
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I set my phone on my Bluetooth hmdx jam speaker ant it has been doing that since this phone came out.

Old this was discussed like December if I recall. We came to the conclusion that it was a ditched peripheral from lg for a ditched car accessory
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Strange. I can't get it to do it...

argolfermd said:
Strange. I can't get it to do it...
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I just loaded SnowJB and it doesn't seem to do it anymore. Only worked on stock ICS it seems. This ROM doesn't have the drive mode app so that's probably why. It was annoying so glad its gone.
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I am on Snow too. Was thinking about rigging up my own car dock/magnet, but oh well. Easy come, easy go.

Does not work on snow job but that's OK.
Look at this dock it has a magnet on it
Check out this item I found on eBay:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=350654039281
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I'm on stock JB and it no longer works. Anyone know how to reactivate it?

Related

Bluetooth reciever

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0067LBWFI/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
Just got this, only took a couple days and really cheap. It has a good range but not so great through walls. Very small and convenient
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Wondering (as I was looking at these today as well) if it will auto pair after it powers down and repairs with the last thing it was paired with?
Want to get this setup in my car and for the price is great.
slowpc said:
Wondering (as I was looking at these today as well) if it will auto pair after it powers down and repairs with the last thing it was paired with?
Want to get this setup in my car and for the price is great.
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I just got it but ill try and let you know, i believe it does
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Yea it stayed paired, it didnt automatically connect but it was paired
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Broken s-pen?

Why does my spen constantly register movements and button presses when I'm not in contact with the screen? I can just hover it over an icon and its like I pressed it or when drawing something and I pick up the pen and move it to the tools it's still acting like I'm drawing making random touch marks...
I've tried the ssid code to calibrate the s pen but no change...I even took off my screen protector ..no change...has anyone else experienced anything like this at all?? On an ICS rom btw..so any thoughts if its hardware or software...thanks
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I searched this on Google before I posted my original question and didn't find anything so on a whim I changed my search wording and found this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPqGw297Fa0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
So if anyone else is having this problems I guess try this ...gonna go buy the aluminum tape now and will update later if it works for me!
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Nice fix. Thanks for that. No issues with mine (yet) but glad to know there is a fix.
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Friend of mine tried to smack the pen as stated in a few of the comments for that video and said it worked. Interesting stuff.
matrix961 said:
Friend of mine tried to smack the pen as stated in a few of the comments for that video and said it worked. Interesting stuff.
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Lol smack the pen? I musta missed that comment? Being messing with the tape and not to much luck yet...called att and they got samsung on the line and said send us your pen and after we evaluate it we'll send you a replacement in 6 weeks!
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Ooooook apparently beating the pen repeatedly does help it discharge the magnetic field build up :what:
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There is an app in the store that lets you change the spen sensitivity. Its called screentune or something like that (its not free)
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LittleRedDot said:
There is an app in the store that lets you change the spen sensitivity. Its called screentune or something like that (its not free)
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If the issue is the magnet in the pen itself, a sensitivity app would be a bandaid solution if it worked at all.
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I love ESD....g
kinghorsey said:
If the issue is the magnet in the pen itself, a sensitivity app would be a bandaid solution if it worked at all.
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I paid the $3 or whatever and it works great for my spen issues, no problems since then. TouchScreenTuner is the name.
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I have similar issue but buying whole roll of alu tape isnt worth it when u can get a new s-pen for 20$ on ebay... Im glad to see the fix work however, might try it to confirm if someone is willing to ship me a 2" piece lol
Can't slide the pen in with the tape on :banghead:
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Screen off during call problem

Screen turns off when placing phone to ear as expected however does not come back on when pulled away. Only after the 2nd party disconnects will the screen come back on after pressing power button and the only to the lock screen. This is a new issue. Anyone else having this problem or know of a solution?
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Maybe faulty proximity sensor. I had that issue in my galaxy nexus. Ended up getting a new one
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I'll inquire with Verizon about that.
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Call insurance. Get a new one or refurb for that matter.
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Are you stock? Rooted? I ran into this issue a few times with persus kernel.
I'm having the same issue. Anyone find a fix for this?
Just got off the phone with Verizon. They're sending a replacement. Something wrong with proximity sensor. Actually appears to be a speck behind glass over sensor.
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I have also been having a bit of trouble with the same thing. On top of the screen not always coming on when I move the phone away from my ear during a phone call, sometimes when I pull up the keypad while on the phone and attempt to press a key, the screen will turn off. I think it's because the shadow of my hand makes it think it's back up to my ear. I see two little sensors next to the camera; one of them appears to have a little speck or dot on it. Maybe a piece of dirt in it? Can somebody who doesn't have this problem check and see if they see a very very tiny dot on the sensor closest to the in call speaker?
I've been having the same issue with my Note 2, I was wondering if this could be a software issue since I have messed with a few roms but decided to go back to stock. I've been looking everywhere for a solution, even went as far trying to find replacement files to see if that would fix it, but to no avail. I guess I'll have to replace the device.
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Can somebody who doesn't have this problem check and see if they see a very very tiny dot on the sensor closest to the in call speaker?
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I am not having issues, and do not see a dot on the sensor.
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scurley1898 said:
Just got off the phone with Verizon. They're sending a replacement. Something wrong with proximity sensor. Actually appears to be a speck behind glass over sensor.
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Have you received your replacement?
If you have, did they send you a certified like-new or a brand new replacement?
Thank you
SilentO said:
Have you received your replacement?
If you have, did they send you a certified like-new or a brand new replacement?
Thank you
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I received a certified like new and it's in perfect condition.
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I have found a fix for this, at least for me, as I mentioned in an earlier post I had flashed a few ROMs, decided to search the other carriers galaxy note 2 forums and found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070360&highlight=proximity+sensor
Luckily there is a Perseus kernel for verizon too here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2048013
Will do this later and report.
Edit: the perseus kernel by itself didn't do the trick but beanstown's stock root/deodex and jelly 'beans' roms did! I now have everything working like new with cleanrom installed
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I received a certified like new and it's in perfect condition.
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You probably got one that was repaired in China. Hate getting phones from the Chinese, cheap but poor quality. Thanks
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GPS stopped working

About 2 weeks ago my GPS would connect really slow. Today when i tried to use it wouldn't even connect. I tried wiping the caches and the SD card. I use Waze for my GPS. Anyone else experience this?
AT&T Galaxy Note- BlackStar X
Even after going into the FJ tools in black star and downloading the AT&T GPS option its still bad
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Even after going into the FJ tools in black star and downloading the AT&T GPS option its still bad
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there's a fix in the general section that addresses this issue. Apparently it's a hardware issue where the tabs in your phone don't seem to make the connection to the antenna. the fix points out which connectors to adjust but requires you opening your phone. I've been experiencing this issue as well. I find massaging the top back right (when looking at the phone) seems to help but it's only a temp fix. I'm debating if I want to send the phone in for an RMA for that and a weird sim issue I've been experiencing.
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there's a fix in the general section that addresses this issue. Apparently it's a hardware issue where the tabs in your phone don't seem to make the connection to the antenna. the fix points out which connectors to adjust but requires you opening your phone. I've been experiencing this issue as well. I find massaging the top back right (when looking at the phone) seems to help but it's only a temp fix. I'm debating if I want to send the phone in for an RMA for that and a weird sim issue I've been experiencing.
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Heard flashing the GB radio works too. Scared to open my phone lol.
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Opening it isn't that difficult. Just follow the instructions and be gentle on the prongs when you pull them up.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1973727
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mahgninnuc93 said:
Opening it isn't that difficult. Just follow the instructions and be gentle on the prongs when you pull them up.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1973727
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Read over it over and over. I don't have a screwdriver small enough
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yungskeeme said:
Read over it over and over. I don't have a screwdriver small enough
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Just go to the drug store and get an eyeglasses repair kit. The screwdrivers in those are generally small enough and the whole kit costs less than $2.00 US.
Definetly have to get that tomorrow
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yungskeeme said:
Definetly have to get that tomorrow
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I bought a husky multi tip "jewlers" screwdriver from Home Depot, best $10 I spent. Got the philips/standard one and the torques one. I use those to tear everything down. I say invest a little and keep em for years. But that's just me, I tear lots of things apart. If you want I can get you the husky product numbers off them.
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I bought a husky multi tip "jewlers" screwdriver from Home Depot, best $10 I spent. Got the philips/standard one and the torques one. I use those to tear everything down. I say invest a little and keep em for years. But that's just me, I tear lots of things apart. If you want I can get you the husky product numbers off them.
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I don't break stuff down like that. Think I'll just get there tiny screwdriver
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mahgninnuc93 said:
Just go to the drug store and get an eyeglasses repair kit. The screwdrivers in those are generally small enough and the whole kit costs less than $2.00 US.
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Bought one and when I left realized it was a flathead
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yungskeeme said:
Bought one and when I left realized it was a flathead
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I lol'd
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Theoriginalgiga said:
I lol'd
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Bought another one with 6 bits. I fixed it!!! Removing the housing was a *****. Before I fixed it I tried Google navigation and it worked but waze didn't. Did the fix and waze works now. Thanks all!!!!
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yungskeeme said:
Bought another one with 6 bits. I fixed it!!! Removing the housing was a *****. Before I fixed it I tried Google navigation and it worked but waze didn't. Did the fix and waze works now. Thanks all!!!!
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Rock on mang! I just did an rma swap on mine due to the sim card issue. I guess I took the easy way out
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Theoriginalgiga said:
Rock on mang! I just did an rma swap on mine due to the sim card issue. I guess I took the easy way out
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Very easy lol. Hopefully all iswell with your replacement
yungskeeme said:
Very easy lol. Hopefully all iswell with your replacement
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2 sec GPS lock and no more sim issues plus 3 month warranty extended onto my phone. I'm fairly content, couldn't get anyone to give me any sorts of discounts on a Note 2 but I still love this phone.
Had this same problem - flashed a GB radio - everything is now working perfectly.
Just an FYI.
Jamie
yungskeeme said:
Heard flashing the GB radio works too. Scared to open my phone lol.
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Try this!
Pried the tabs up and everything back in working order

Note 2 almost caught on fire

Take a look at my girlfriends note 2, she was at work and plugged it in to charge and a few minutes later smelled burning and her phone was off. She opened the back cover and found the wireless charging pins had overheated and was burning through the back cover. What do you think could have caused this? Phone still works except calls can only be heard on speakerphone. Crazy...
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Dont see a picture, but sounds scary.
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No pic
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Id be willing to bet that samsung would do whatever it takes to make this right.
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No pics...
Verizon note2? Wireless charging pins aren't exposed, elaborate?
If another model I'd guess some residue on the inside of the backing grounded the 2 pins? If you ever picked up an oily car battery you might know how little it takes.. >_>
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Sorry here is the picture, yes the wireless charging connections are covered but you can see it burned through it.
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nismo591 said:
Sorry here is the picture, yes the wireless charging connections are covered but you can see it burned through it.
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maybe she was bored and tried to microwave it?
nrfitchett4 said:
maybe she was bored and tried to microwave it?
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Is that the new way to do wireless charging? Let's patent this so apple doesn't get it first
Thats not the wireless charging area
LancerV said:
Thats not the wireless charging area
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What is it then? I had always thought that was were Verizon covered up the wireless charging pins.
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Its one of the Antennas, bluetooth/wifi
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Take a look at my girlfriends note 2, she was at work and plugged it in to charge and a few minutes later smelled burning and her phone was off. She opened the back cover and found the wireless charging pins had overheated and was burning through the back cover. What do you think could have caused this? Phone still works except calls can only be heard on speakerphone. Crazy...
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I'd march right into the Verizon store and show them. I could almost guarantee you they'd order you a new replacement for sure.
Doin' big thangs from my Note Deuce
Verizon overnighted a replacement as soon as I took it into the store so they could see the damage on the phone.
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Wow, that's crazy.
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Don't lie, you were trying to put flames on the back
chrisjz said:
Don't lie, you were trying to put flames on the back
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Stupid comment #1
He saw Fast & Furious and wanted it to go faster.
Stupid comment #2
Does it go fast?
It has flames, doesn't it.
NBA Jam, ITS ON FIRE!
Damn torrents and tethering, heats up the phone like a hotcake
IamPro said:
NBA Jam, ITS ON FIRE!
Damn torrents and tethering, heats up the phone like a hotcake
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Nah it was probably all the p0rn he downloaded
wow
I had that same thing happen to my iphone

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