Ok, so my sister just gave me her s2 for the month cause my phone broke. It has a deadspot on the left side. Across the whole side of the screen. The only issues is that i cant type "1" or "q". Also occassionally a game will be harder to play as i can barely press the buttons on the side. Is there a way for me to change the lcd display/resolution so it does not display in the deadspot? So it would kind of shrink and shift my diplay over so i still see everything, just a bit smaller and not on the side. Just wondering if I could somehow customize a ROM or do something about thus.
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Ok, so my sister just gave me her s2 for the month cause my phone broke. It has a deadspot on the left side. Across the whole side of the screen. The only issues is that i cant type "1" or "q". Also occassionally a game will be harder to play as i can barely press the buttons on the side. Is there a way for me to change the lcd display/resolution so it does not display in the deadspot? So it would kind of shrink and shift my diplay over so i still see everything, just a bit smaller and not on the side. Just wondering if I could somehow customize a ROM or do something about thus.
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Just replace screen. Fastest option.
Yeah, and the MOST expensive option.....
If you're rooted flash a custom ROM that allows full 360° screen rotation....that will certainly solve the keyboard issues...not sure about the game issues though.....and the best part.....
It won't cost you a penny.....
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Ok. As I said. I have the phone for the month. Its smashed up but im not gonna replace the screen if im buying a new phone in like a week. And thanks. I was thinking of the 360 rotation ROM.
I've used CM10...CM10.1 and CM10.2 and they all have this option. I'm not going to recommend any particular one over the others, because that's against forum rules....but I'm sure that a pointer in the general direction should be OK....lol
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Also, model number. There's a fair chance you're in the wrong forum. US telcos sold their own versions of the S2, not the I9100 & we have dedicated forums for those devices.
Well my keyboard rotates 360 degrees. Its just it wont do that in some apps. Like my bank and work app isnt well developed and doesnt support landscape. Well i will just wait another week and buy a new phone. Thangs for the help!
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Yesterday at night when I was playing "another world" I noticed 2 unusal dots. The first one just above the search button does indeed move everytime I rotate the phone. Everytime I rotate the phone to left the dot appears but when I rotate it to the right, it comes back again, WTF? Anyone have this kind of issue? I have attached the pictures. Anyway to fix it?
EDIT: It doesn't seem to be dead pixles, it something else but I dont know what it is...it's moving when I rotate the phone and AFAIK dead pixles does not move.
Something else strange I have noticed is that everytime I close an app by clicking the "home button" for example Angry birds, the sound is still there. I need to close via the task manager in order to make the sound disappear. Not the sound of the game but a strange sound is still left
EDIT2: Is it possible that is water? Because I installed invisible shield some day ago...maybe little water got under the screen and is "floating"?
It won't be "water" cause water under/on the screen would never "rotate" with screen, I guess it's some "background" process that to monitor some action, and a minimum GUI was "1 pixel". So it a white dot
loachh said:
It won't be "water" cause water under/on the screen would never "rotate" with screen, I guess it's some "background" process that to monitor some action, and a minimum GUI was "1 pixel". So it a white dot
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Ah oke I was scared it was water. So there is no way to get rid of it? Its normal?
Did these dot only appear while you play this game or always on your display? Try to make a pure black(#000000) picture and view it as Full Screen mode, if it always appear, then it maybe some social apps or monitor like face recognition or gesture recognition services. If it only appear in these game, it maybe some social tools integrated in your games or cheating tools.
I guess it's posterior one, so just leave it.
If it's always exist, and you ARE a GEEK, then check every PROGRAMES on your Razr and figure out which/what perform this
If you're not a geek and it always exist, try to backup your system and data, then do a Factory Reset. Everythings goes well means it was some issues within some Apps you installed, If it still there, then it must been some issues in your integrated apps or some ROM issue
you can use es task manager's screen checker to check for dead pixels, it can also kill task, and manage startup tasks. I find it faster than razr's built in task manager.
I have no idea what that little white dot is, I also noticed it when I got my Razr back in November. On the bright side I can tell you that out of 4 Razrs I've had and my girlfriends 2 all 6 of them have had the white dot in that same spot. I don't think it's anything to be worried about. Also, neither me or my girlfriend use a screen protector that requires a solution to adhere so you can rule that out as well.
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Did these dot only appear while you play this game or always on your display? Try to make a pure black(#000000) picture and view it as Full Screen mode, if it always appear, then it maybe some social apps or monitor like face recognition or gesture recognition services. If it only appear in these game, it maybe some social tools integrated in your games or cheating tools.
I guess it's posterior one, so just leave it.
If it's always exist, and you ARE a GEEK, then check every PROGRAMES on your Razr and figure out which/what perform this
If you're not a geek and it always exist, try to backup your system and data, then do a Factory Reset. Everythings goes well means it was some issues within some Apps you installed, If it still there, then it must been some issues in your integrated apps or some ROM issue
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I just tried a pure black picture from the app "Dead pixel Detect and fix" and the white dote was still there. It is not just in games it's always there but most visible when there is a black background. I reall have no clue what program I should check, I thought it was watchdog tasker but I unistalled it and it's still there. I am using stock Rom 2.3.6 651.167.21.NonEFIGSretail.en.EU
Is there a way I can take backup when I am not rooted? I have not rooted the phone yet.
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you can use es task manager's screen checker to check for dead pixels, it can also kill task, and manage startup tasks. I find it faster than razr's built in task manager.
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I just installed ES task manager and used screen checker, the dot is only visibile when there is black background sometimes blue background to. Is it OK to kill all the apps to see if the white dot disappear?
milkshed27 said:
I have no idea what that little white dot is, I also noticed it when I got my Razr back in November. On the bright side I can tell you that out of 4 Razrs I've had and my girlfriends 2 all 6 of them have had the white dot in that same spot. I don't think it's anything to be worried about. Also, neither me or my girlfriend use a screen protector that requires a solution to adhere so you can rule that out as well.
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Ah alright maybe it's suppose to be like that then...I have no clue
Edit: I am performing a factory reset, I will come back with the results.
Edit2: It looks like its still there after factory reset.
I'm beginning to think it's just an optical illusion brought on by glare and the capacitive buttons but who knows. It doesn't really bother me at all to be honest I just found it to be weird.
milkshed27 said:
I'm beginning to think it's just an optical illusion brought on by glare and the capacitive buttons but who knows. It doesn't really bother me at all to be honest I just found it to be weird.
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yeah lol it doesnt bother me either but I thought the phone was defective.
I just installed ES task manager and used screen checker, the dot is only visibile when there is black background sometimes blue background to. Is it OK to kill all the apps to see if the white dot disappear?
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That means you have dead pixels. The other one at the corner of the screen is the shiny reflection from the phone design.
Bring it to a service center for an exchange, it looks like a big chunk of dead pixels at one spot.
Touchkey light .if your phone is root, you can turn off the keyboard light and you will see what I mean
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sonyvaior505 said:
Touchkey light .if your phone is root, you can turn off the keyboard light and you will see what I mean
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I am not rooted atm but can someone confirm this? What does touchkey light do?
romdroid. said:
I am not rooted atm but can someone confirm this? What does touchkey light do?
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Lights the touch keys.
Your phone has dead pixels. Take it back get it exchanged.
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JDCFH said:
Lights the touch keys.
Your phone has dead pixels. Take it back get it exchanged.
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afaik dead pixels doesnt rotate?
Loachhs post seems more like that and also another member claimed he owned several razr with same 'problem'
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Dead pixels will rotate as they are a physical fault. Both of your pictures show dead pixel in same place?
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How is Motorola pixle warranty? How many pixles needs to be dead in order to get a new phone?
Also am I the only one beside milkshed27 that have this issue?
romdroid. said:
How is Motorola pixle warranty? How many pixles needs to be dead in order to get a new phone?
Also am I the only one beside milkshed27 that have this issue?
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Why not google and find out?
I don't have any and can assure you if I did I would return the phone and get it changed.
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Dont know if its worth exchange it and possible get one even worse..
I have emailed the store I bought it from, I think I now have had the phone in exactly 2 weeks. If its going in to repairs imo its not worth sending it. But if they exchange it then its ok. But the problem is I installed a Zagg shield on it...can I remove it and apply it on the new phone?
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Dont know if its worth exchange it and possible get one even worse..
I have emailed the store I bought it from, I think I now have had the phone in exactly 2 weeks. If its going in to repairs imo its not worth sending it. But if they exchange it then its ok. But the problem is I installed a Zagg shield on it...can I remove it and apply it on the new phone?
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I don't know if you can take the screen protector off and swap it. I don't use one don't like them. Especially the wet install ones. Water and electric do not mix. Ever. Even in tiny amounts.
If it doesn't bother you just leave it. I'm just saying I wouldn't accept it. These devices are way too expensive to have any kind of defect however small.
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I don't know if you can take the screen protector off and swap it. I don't use one don't like them. Especially the wet install ones. Water and electric do not mix. Ever. Even in tiny amounts.
If it doesn't bother you just leave it. I'm just saying I wouldn't accept it. These devices are way too expensive to have any kind of defect however small.
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I agree. I will definitely push the store to let them exchange it for me, even if it's one pixle a phone for 600$ should not have any damaged. About the screen protector **** it, if they exchange the phone for me I wont use one anymore.
Edit: I found someone else having the same problem here http://www.razrforums.com/forum/droid-razr-help/465-advice-returning-phone.html
Has anyone notice the L button doesn't work every time you press it? I called verizon they said it's a known issue. my white n2 worked perfect. Now the grey one has that problem.. Press on the L key real fast and u will see what I mean . it doesn't register every time. I don't have to do it real fast for it not to work on mine.
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So this is a wierd situation for me. My old Thunderbolt had this exact same problem, certain keys would not register most of the time, and I'm pretty darn sure L was one of them. When I downloaded this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.batterypoweredgames.mtvistest&hl=en and tried pressing on the screen where my L key generally is, I could see what was going on. Something was wrong with the digitizer or how the software was interpreting the input.
Now this is where I got scared. You are not the first person to talk about this problem with the Note 2, and when I tried it after reading the first post a few weeks ago, I too was having the problem. It was about in the same spot as the L key. And sure enough when I opened up the touch visible app and checked that spot there was something wrong. There was like a dead spot in the shape of a circle in that area. Now I don't know what happened to it, but that was on stock unrooted. Once I unlocked and installed Jelly'Beans' the problem went away and I haven't had it since... knock on wood.
If it's software then whatever, software can be fixed easily. Hardware though.... ugh I do not want to replace this thing.
Hmmm I hope I dont have this problem, that exact thing happened on my thunderbolt also and drove me nuts it just started one day always had to use in landscape thats why I got the note 2...hopefully its just some sorta software issue
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Has anyone notice the L button doesn't work every time you press it? I called verizon they said it's a known issue. my white n2 worked perfect. Now the grey one has that problem.. Press on the L key real fast and u will see what I mean . it doesn't register every time. I don't have to do it real fast for it not to work on mine.
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I had this problem on my rezound, I replaced the digitizer twice.
Surely after the first digitizer you realized that wan't the problem?
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Surely after the first digitizer you realized that wan't the problem?
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Actually I thought I messed up the first one, there was dust under it and I took it back off by prying instead of taking the phone apart. It also worked if I rotated the phone 180 degrees
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Actually I thought I messed up the first one, there was dust under it and I took it back off by prying instead of taking the phone apart. It also worked if I rotated the phone 180 degrees
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I noticed the same thing with my Thunderbolt. If I put the phone in landscape those dead spots worked just fine using https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.batterypoweredgames.mtvistest&hl=en to see if the screen was registering. This lead me to believe it was a software issue, and it unfortunately was never resolved.
Thankfully though I am not on the Note 2 and am not experiencing and screen dead spots, yet (knock on wood)
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Just out of curiosity...are any of you using the Otterbox Defender? I have the dysfunctional 'L' key, and I think it's because the screen protector built into the case is raised at the edge of the screen. When I take it out of the case, I never get the 'L' key problem. Oh, and also the backspace key as you've noted. LOL I'm just glad I'm not alone.
Hey Guys,
I've got a Galaxy Note i717 and recently noticed I have a dead touch row at the bottom of my screen. I've found similar post's on different brand phone's... but no conclusion. Any ideas? Here's a pic of a Motorola with the exact problem but different area of the screen. I was going to do the insurance thing but att wants a ridiculous 199.99 deductible. PLEASE HELP!
zipflip22 said:
Hey Guys,
I've got a Galaxy Note i717 and recently noticed I have a dead touch row at the bottom of my screen. I've found similar post's on different brand phone's... but no conclusion. Any ideas? Here's a pic of a Motorola with the exact problem but different area of the screen. I was going to do the insurance thing but att wants a ridiculous 199.99 deductible. PLEASE HELP!
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I found this in a troubleshooting section of a different phone. I've also read people saying it was a charging problem. I don't understand it, but maybe try a different charger.
Part of screen unresponsive (dead spots)
1.If problems happen on the edge or corners of the screen, this is normal.
Note: Some manufacturers decrease the accuracy and sensitivity in corners to prevent unintentional touches caused while holding the phone. You can stop troubleshooting.
2.Rotate the phone so it changes to landscape orientation. Test the dead spot. •If the dead spot stays in the same location on teh physical screen, then perform a master reset wit hardware keys.
•If the dead spot moves as the graphics on screen move, then the issue is software. Continue troubleshooting.
3.If problems happen using specific apps:1.Clear the app cache and data.
2.Test the screen.
3.If problems continue, uninstall the apps (if not preloaded).
4.Check available memory
5.If memory is low, manage memory (RAM).
6.Test the screen.
7.If problems continue, wipe the cache partition.
8.Test the screen.
9.If the problem continues, perform a master reset with hardware keys.
10.Test the screen.
11.If the issue continues, contact manufacturer
Are you using factory firmware or aftermarket? Some roms with PIE have a tendency to make it feel like you have a dead spot.
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Hey guy's,
Yeah My phone is rooted running the blackstar xi rom. I've tried all the tests you listed and it's a legitimate dead spot that won't go away. (stays in the same spot in portrait and landscape) I even tried a full wipe/factory reset and also tried running 2 other roms...and it's still their. I'm pretty sure it's a hardware problem. I was just wondering if there was any Calibration besides the gyration b.s.?
The lcd, digitizer, and glass cost $199 including labor from Samsung. Why not check with Samsung to see if they will warranty that screen?
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Hi there.
STAR 8000 (MyAudio 5) broken, dysfunctional touch panel software fish definitely got me.
Ordered to N8000 touchpad while I tested some ROMs.
There was one which worked, but slightly wrong color (purple) in the image.
Came the touch, I put, it went perfectly.
I tested a few ROMs, now the color has been good, because I managed to find out which type of LCD's in it, but the touch interestingly it works: it's like and would reflect the length of the touch halved.
So, from the top downwards finger scroll halfway down, half of the top.
The Menu and Back buttons do not work, Home work.
In vain I packed back in front of the ruins, we do not go. W
I suffered a lot already and it did not find any meaningful information about what should be done occasionally.
Touch screen chip : FT5306..
He met someone like already?
Can any one help?
youtu.be/ASWIbTZk7sw
Thank you. Zoli
zozzzz78 said:
Hi there.
STAR 8000 (MyAudio 5) broken, dysfunctional touch panel software fish definitely got me.
Ordered to N8000 touchpad while I tested some ROMs.
There was one which worked, but slightly wrong color (purple) in the image.
Came the touch, I put, it went perfectly.
I tested a few ROMs, now the color has been good, because I managed to find out which type of LCD's in it, but the touch interestingly it works: it's like and would reflect the length of the touch halved.
So, from the top downwards finger scroll halfway down, half of the top.
The Menu and Back buttons do not work, Home work.
In vain I packed back in front of the ruins, we do not go. W
I suffered a lot already and it did not find any meaningful information about what should be done occasionally.
Touch screen chip : FT5306..
He met someone like already?
Can any one help?
youtu.be/ASWIbTZk7sw
Thank you. Zoli
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Same happened with a Galaxy Ace touchscreen I replaced (I own a phone repair shop). I changed it 3 times before understanding why it was behaving like that. There could be 4 options.
1) chinese replacement do not always work as expected
2) the chip/sensor has been unmagnetised (can happen with everything, a magnet or even the phone antenna)
3) there is some dirty between the LCD and the touchscreen
4) the replacement is not exactly the one you need
The galaxy Ace model I had to replace was S5830i but the chinese replacement was for the S5830 (sold as working for the S5830i too)
cascio97 said:
Same happened with a Galaxy Ace touchscreen I replaced (I own a phone repair shop). I changed it 3 times before understanding why it was behaving like that. There could be 4 options.
1) chinese replacement do not always work as expected
2) the chip/sensor has been unmagnetised (can happen with everything, a magnet or even the phone antenna)
3) there is some dirty between the LCD and the touchscreen
4) the replacement is not exactly the one you need
The galaxy Ace model I had to replace was S5830i but the chinese replacement was for the S5830 (sold as working for the S5830i too)
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But the first test at 3-4 ROM worked perfectly even.
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But the first test at 3-4 ROM worked perfectly even.
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I know, exactly what happened to me. Then it started working by itself.
Hey guys, a friend of mine give me his moto e cause he had soft bricked it. Reading through the forum I could reinstall the firmware (4.4.4 latam) and now it's working fine, but there are 5 spot in a vertical line that doesn't register my touches, these spots are aligned in the middle of the screen, one is at the y position of the keyboard, and the others are separated 1cm each other (1 is under the y and the other 3 are above). Could this be a software related problem or I just have to replace the touchscreen? (I've tried factory reset two times but I've not reflashed the firm again) thanks in advance and sorry about my English.
First take a try with Screen tester app die playstore, and change rom once, if didn't helped, you can replace screen assembly at low cost on local markets.
Well, i've reflashed the stock 4.4.4 firmware and it's still the same, i guess i'll have to replace the touchscreen. I dont know how the touchscreen works in this phone but it's a little strange that certain isolated areas in the middle of the screen doesnt work..
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Well, i've reflashed the stock 4.4.4 firmware and it's still the same, i guess i'll have to replace the touchscreen. I dont know how the touchscreen works in this phone but it's a little strange that certain isolated areas in the middle of the screen doesnt work..
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I had the exact same problem. I had 4 such huge spots on the left side of the screen where touch didn't work. ROM reflashes don't help. Yeah it's really strange. First I thought it might be cuz of water spilled over the screen but later on found out that the display assembly is completely sealed and water can't get in. Yeah it's really strange how display suddenly stopped working that way..even touches of local phones don't get magically spoiled like this, dunno what's up with moto. I got it replaced from local market for 1300. I would say the quality of the display, touch, brightness, contrast, everything is same as that of the original display. The only thing I suspect is that the glass is not gorilla I guess.
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