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My power button stopped working today. I set it to wake in volume rocker. I can't restart my phone or boot into recovery anymore. My phone is out of warranty, so I can't send it in. Any idea for a fix?
Edit: it also seems that if I leave it in standby for too long I can't wake it with the volume rocker. This all just happened completely randomly today too...
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try reading the other threads about power button issues before starting your own thread, about the same exact issue?
The only thread I found never resolved, so I thought I'd try my own thread.
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There is no "resolving" the issue. Its H/W. Your ****s broke.
Fix it, have someone fix it, or use S/W apps as a workaround.
All listed in other threads.
Like the most recent.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1941996
what do you expect to get different than what the others got?
I don't know man, just checking. Some people know a lot more about these things then I do, thought maybe it might be software out something. Thanks for the help.
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i had a faulty power button recently and it would keep restarting my phone basically anytime i touched it. i flashed 3 different roms on it to make sure it was a hardware problem and searching around i found that the phone is basically broken... luckily i was still within my the year for warranty so ive since replaced. im not sure if your power button just has stopped working all together or youre having other issues with it but from my experience you should start looking for a new phone
Damn, that sucks sorry man.. that's happened to me 3 months ago, luckily I still had the warranty...u might have to fork out the cash a buy a new phone... when is your next upgrade?
Next upgrade is in May. Oddly enough, when I took the back off to see if anything was visibly wrong, I tested it by pushing the actual switch (not the outside button cover) it worked. Then after putting it all back together everything works as normal. Hopefully it stays that way.
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Hi - I'm using a Galaxy S3 right now and it's not powering on at all. Battery is guaranteed not empty as it has been on charge all morning. It's rooted and running SuperNexus - I9300 - BUILD 4.
I can't even get into download mode - tried powering on with volume keys held up and/or down along with home key and power key but no luck
I've called Samsung and they will take it away for warranty repair but my worry is if they know it's rooted - will they refuse to fix it?
I'm clutching at straws but has anyone got any other suggestions I could try?
I imagine you already tried this, but when it happened to me last, I simply took the battery out for a few and put it back in, then it fired up. Has only happened to me once though.
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I imagine you already tried this, but when it happened to me last, I simply took the battery out for a few and put it back in, then it fired up. Has only happened to me once though.
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yeh it's been out for a few minutes. Maybe i should try it for a little while longer.
One thing I forgot to mention is that sometimes I would pick up the phone to look at something and the screen would be blank but the soft keys would be lit up. The only way to get the screen back was to keep the power button pressed down for 10 seconds or so so that it switched off and then back on.
This is what happened this time - but only this time it's refusing to come back on
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yeh it's been out for a few minutes. Maybe i should try it for a little while longer.
One thing I forgot to mention is that sometimes I would pick up the phone to look at something and the screen would be blank but the soft keys would be lit up. The only way to get the screen back was to keep the power button pressed down for 10 seconds or so so that it switched off and then back on.
This is what happened this time - but only this time it's refusing to come back on
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There's a known issue with some devices having problems with this in here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1993044
But if your device was starting to have problems before... maybe it wasn't related to motherboard but something else, maybe even software related... But still, if the device is not powering at ALL you should be good with samsung, as they will just replace the motherboard and thats all (at least some ppl had it repaired even rooted and with CM installed on the thread I linked above.
Good luck and share your adventure with the SAT (if you finally send it there) on the other post
If your in the eu then rooting your phone won't affect the warranty. It's been confirmed a few times in the thread posted above. It sounds to me like another mother board failure.
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MuertoKo said:
There's a known issue with some devices having problems with this in here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1993044
But if your device was starting to have problems before... maybe it wasn't related to motherboard but something else, maybe even software related... But still, if the device is not powering at ALL you should be good with samsung, as they will just replace the motherboard and thats all (at least some ppl had it repaired even rooted and with CM installed on the thread I linked above.
Good luck and share your adventure with the SAT (if you finally send it there) on the other post
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thanks mate! Pardon my ignorance, but what's 'SAT' ?
I think i'll be sending it off to http://www.freesamsungrepairs.com/ because of their turn around time!
Raverlee said:
If your in the eu then rooting your phone won't affect the warranty. It's been confirmed a few times in the thread posted above. It sounds to me like another mother board failure.
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thanks - just a pain in the arse, especially this time of year. Gutted that i'll have lost a few pictures as i didnt change the settings to store pictures on external storage And i've lost all my notes!
did a backup with titanium backup though!
Does anyone know how to restore it so that your folders and layout are preserved?
5aq1b said:
thanks mate! Pardon my ignorance, but what's 'SAT' ?
I think i'll be sending it off to http://www.freesamsungrepairs.com/ because of their turn around time!
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Hi guys
I have just purchased the Pipo M6 Pro (Which has built in GPS) from Pipomall.
Even though the the battery is fully charged. I still cant get the unit to turn on. Tried the on/off button by holding it in many times.
Anyway finally the reset button resets it and that does work. I'll go away for 10 or so minutes and try to turn the device off standby mode to which it does not do anything. Makes me think tha unit is off so i then try to turn it on by holding the button down for 5 seconds. Nothing. Only a 'reset' at the back of the unit turns it on.
I have got onto Pipomall where i bought it from about this.
They have directed me to this website to a firmware upgrade. However the firmware upgrade doesnt exist for the M6 Pro. Only for the M6.
I really need a firmware for the M6 Pro in English as this is the one that has GPS & built in 3G.
I am guessing the firmware upgrade is my only option? Unless theres any other suggestions you can think of?
Quite disappointed about this.
If i can't upgrade it i'll have to send it back i think.
Thanks.
Where can I download the firmware?
Thanks for the help people.
I have done the factory reset.
Gonna wait some time and see if the issue occurs.
If it does i iwll do the upgrade,
If the upgrade fixes the issue i will let you all know that its worked ok.
Thanks so much again
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Thanks for the help people.
I have done the factory reset.
Gonna wait some time and see if the issue occurs.
If it does i iwll do the upgrade,
If the upgrade fixes the issue i will let you all know that its worked ok.
Thanks so much again
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Is your M6 Pro performing satisfactorily now? Would be great if you could give us a short review of it as there aren't any online yet. I'm particularly interested in knowing if the GPS is any good. Thanks
I have an s1 pro and it will charger but not power on. I tried the upgrade tool but I keep getting IDB fail. Can anyone help. The tech guy says I have to keep guessing with the buttons during the upgrade till I find the flash.
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MartK87 said:
Hi guys
I have just purchased the Pipo M6 Pro (Which has built in GPS) from Pipomall.
Even though the the battery is fully charged. I still cant get the unit to turn on. Tried the on/off button by holding it in many times.
Anyway finally the reset button resets it and that does work. I'll go away for 10 or so minutes and try to turn the device off standby mode to which it does not do anything. Makes me think tha unit is off so i then try to turn it on by holding the button down for 5 seconds. Nothing. Only a 'reset' at the back of the unit turns it on.
I have got onto Pipomall where i bought it from about this.
They have directed me to this website to a firmware upgrade. However the firmware upgrade doesnt exist for the M6 Pro. Only for the M6.
I really need a firmware for the M6 Pro in English as this is the one that has GPS & built in 3G.
I am guessing the firmware upgrade is my only option? Unless theres any other suggestions you can think of?
Quite disappointed about this.
If i can't upgrade it i'll have to send it back i think.
Thanks.
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Hi!
Have you found a solution for the reset button because mine does the exact same thing.
Mel
Hello,
I bought a PIPO M6 pro too,
Actually two of them. Both have the same issue: the day it arrived they turned on, without problems.
After some hours I put them under charge... and after that, they don't turn on anymore.
No sign of life.
I tried with the reset button, reset-On/Off button combo, any other combinatrion of buttons...
Nothing happens.
What should I do? Did anyone have the same issue?
Ah.. first one I send it back to the seller.. the second one is the substitute! (
Thanks in advance,
Alessandro
I got the sumvision voyager 2 which is the same as the m6 pro but rebadged for the UK. Its a rocking tablet especially once you put a custom ROM on it. There's plenty of developers around, though unlike my old archos g9 there doesnt seem to be any on here. We have overclocking ROMs and overclocked ram roms to get rid of any lag, which to be fair from stock I haven't experienced. Though mine has the app memory modded to 4gb from 2gb, the ROM I use can go up to 16gb for apps if necessary. Compared Tony old 1gb/16gb G9 Turbo this tablet really blows it away especially on the display and battery life.
Pipo firmware is available on the .cn pipo websitewebsite
Lostra73 said:
Hello,
I bought a PIPO M6 pro too,
Actually two of them. Both have the same issue: the day it arrived they turned on, without problems.
After some hours I put them under charge... and after that, they don't turn on anymore.
No sign of life.
I tried with the reset button, reset-On/Off button combo, any other combinatrion of buttons...
Nothing happens.
What should I do? Did anyone have the same issue?
Ah.. first one I send it back to the seller.. the second one is the substitute! (
Thanks in advance,
Alessandro
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May the charger is bad？ so the tablet can't turn on
My Galaxy S III have few problems from which i am suffering everyday. My phone is not rooted and has official ROM and I am from Hyderabad India.
1. The volume down button work unexpectedly. Sometime it works sometimes it won't. Sometime while a single press it came down to 0. Even when i am not touching while i am in call or even not involved in anything i.e. idle the volume goes to level 1. Each time i try to increase the volume it again decreases to level 1. It is very irritating while in a call. Thought of going to a Service Center as it is within warranty but then i want to check if it is a hardware problem or any known software issue. I tried to find in many forums about this but no one has a concrete answer
2. The second problem is My phone always is entering Safe Mode. I am successful in bringing her out once or twice but 2 out of 3 time while i restart it is stuck in safe mode. I have tried each and everything suggested in forums to bring her out of safe mode but none works. Twice keeping the battery 30 mins out helped, but nothing is working this time though. I think it is probably after my last update on july 17 from Samsung not sure about that though. I tried uninstalling apps which might cause her to go in the safe mode in the first place but sadly no luck
Will appreciate if somebody can help me reg these 2 problems.
Thanks in Advance.
Regards,
Dhruv
!!ALL QUESTIONS GO IN THE Q&A FORUM!! OR THEY MAY BE DELETED!!
Please read the faqs and guides first.
Basics read first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
Critical you read the first two posts .
Suggest you take the phone to a service centre
Might be water damage from the button side, my friend had a similar-ish problem, didn't cost anything under warranty though - service center is your best bet.
following with JJEgan, this is clearly a question ([Q]), so you should post it in the Q/A section, you should probably make a thread there next time
Sorry
Extremely Sorry, Didn't know about that. Actually it is my first post here..
Next time i shall ask questions there only. :good:
But any answer to the 2nd problem about Safe Mode? Just interested to know the reason behind such behavior.
same problem
dhruba.work said:
My Galaxy S III have few problems from which i am suffering everyday. My phone is not rooted and has official ROM and I am from Hyderabad India.
1. The volume down button work unexpectedly. Sometime it works sometimes it won't. Sometime while a single press it came down to 0. Even when i am not touching while i am in call or even not involved in anything i.e. idle the volume goes to level 1. Each time i try to increase the volume it again decreases to level 1. It is very irritating while in a call. Thought of going to a Service Center as it is within warranty but then i want to check if it is a hardware problem or any known software issue. I tried to find in many forums about this but no one has a concrete answer
2. The second problem is My phone always is entering Safe Mode. I am successful in bringing her out once or twice but 2 out of 3 time while i restart it is stuck in safe mode. I have tried each and everything suggested in forums to bring her out of safe mode but none works. Twice keeping the battery 30 mins out helped, but nothing is working this time though. I think it is probably after my last update on july 17 from Samsung not sure about that though. I tried uninstalling apps which might cause her to go in the safe mode in the first place but sadly no luck
Will appreciate if somebody can help me reg these 2 problems.
Thanks in Advance.
Regards,
Dhruv
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Hi guy,I using I9300, Rom stock 4.0.4, no root, and i haved the problem like you after I installed some apps such as : button savior, lock screen when rotate phone, flashlight. It automatically turn down the volume, I replaced the cable volume inside phone but it's still not working, Now I can press volume up but volume down (volume down died) and when I turn on the phone, flash turn on too (about 2,3 sec before it off automatically). I think my ROM was impacted by that apps and flash origin ROM can fix it, but a staff said that my main might had problem,and I had to replace the main. How do you think about it? Could we exchange the information by email,my email is [email protected] .Thank you. I hope you will tell me ,if you can fix it
So this is probably the 3rd thread I've made for this device.
After returning my first Z2, I got this one a few (maybe 4 to 5) days ago and now I'm having issues with it. First time, the screen froze at my lock screen pattern entry; no response whatsoever but the LED light was blinking as I had a notification. I had to hold volume up + power button to soft reset. In the same day (today) I've just had to reset it again for the second time but this time, the power button would not wake the screen! No matter what I clicked, it would not work so I had to press volume up + power again till it vibrated 3 times and reset. I'll be going back to return the phone tomorrow and getting my third Z2! Anyone else having issues or anyone have any ideas as to why it's/what is happening?
Thanks in advance for any responses
EDIT: Are there any built in logs I can have a look at or anything of that sort to determine what went wrong?
Devzz said:
So this is probably the 3rd thread I've made for this device.
After returning my first Z2, I got this one a few (maybe 4 to 5) days ago and now I'm having issues with it. First time, the screen froze at my lock screen pattern entry; no response whatsoever but the LED light was blinking as I had a notification. I had to hold volume up + power button to soft reset. In the same day (today) I've just had to reset it again for the second time but this time, the power button would not wake the screen! No matter what I clicked, it would not work so I had to press volume up + power again till it vibrated 3 times and reset. I'll be going back to return the phone tomorrow and getting my third Z2! Anyone else having issues or anyone have any ideas as to why it's/what is happening?
Thanks in advance for any responses
EDIT: Are there any built in logs I can have a look at or anything of that sort to determine what went wrong?
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Is your phone bone stock at the moment? (locked BL, no root, stock rom, stock kernel)
I had the issue initially - the phone wouldn't wake up a couple of times a day and I'd have to soft reset. But I was rooted with a custom kernel, etc. and learning to use the tools for Sony phones (coming from Samsung phones). But now it's perfectly stable. In my case, I suspect it was a combination of how I was flashing things,etc.
Otherwise, completely stock, i don't recall the phone freezing. Have you done a complete wipe and repair via SUS or PC Companion?
prazvt said:
Is your phone bone stock at the moment? (locked BL, no root, stock rom, stock kernel)
I had the issue initially - the phone wouldn't wake up a couple of times a day and I'd have to soft reset. But I was rooted with a custom kernel, etc. and learning to use the tools for Sony phones (coming from Samsung phones). But now it's perfectly stable. In my case, I suspect it was a combination of how I was flashing things,etc.
Otherwise, completely stock, i don't recall the phone freezing. Have you done a complete wipe and repair via SUS or PC Companion?
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Hey, yeah the phone is pure stock. I've not messed around with the software nor downloaded anything I shouldn't have. I've not done a complete wipe and repair but I'm thinking about factory resetting. Obviously this is not a hardware issue but I don't want to have to keep resetting my phone twice a day because that is stupid. Hopefully it was a one off and I guess I'm not too bothered but I may go in store tomorrow and just see if they will replace it. Silly reason to do so, I know, but I guess I'm within my rights if the phone isn't working properly. What do you think?
Devzz said:
So this is probably the 3rd thread I've made for this device.
After returning my first Z2, I got this one a few (maybe 4 to 5) days ago and now I'm having issues with it. First time, the screen froze at my lock screen pattern entry; no response whatsoever but the LED light was blinking as I had a notification. I had to hold volume up + power button to soft reset. In the same day (today) I've just had to reset it again for the second time but this time, the power button would not wake the screen! No matter what I clicked, it would not work so I had to press volume up + power again till it vibrated 3 times and reset. I'll be going back to return the phone tomorrow and getting my third Z2! Anyone else having issues or anyone have any ideas as to why it's/what is happening?
Thanks in advance for any responses
EDIT: Are there any built in logs I can have a look at or anything of that sort to determine what went wrong?
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hi mate , could you please give us your update on this thread ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2757544
Let us know about the batch and what problems you'hv been facing
Thank you
shaf46 said:
hi mate , could you please give us your update on this thread ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2757544
Let us know about the batch and what problems you'hv been facing
Thank you
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Hey Shaf, thanks for the suggestion. I've just posted there now so you can see all the issues I've had with this particular device so far. What do you think I should do - as in should I go in and see if they will exchange it or should I wait for the .69 firmware to roll out?
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Hey Shaf, thanks for the suggestion. I've just posted there now so you can see all the issues I've had with this particular device so far. What do you think I should do - as in should I go in and see if they will exchange it or should I wait for the .69 firmware to roll out?
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i would wait for the firmware to come out but if you paid for it and under a warranty then go and change it and look out for the physical issues before receiving another one as one it is software issue its fine but like i say under warranty ? you paid for it ? then change it
shaf46 said:
i would wait for the firmware to come out but if you paid for it and under a warranty then go and change it and look out for the physical issues before receiving another one as one it is software issue its fine but like i say under warranty ? you paid for it ? then change it
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I only bought it a few days ago and manufacturer's warranty is 12 months here I think I'll keep it and see if a firmware update helps because it is perfect hardware wise and I won't be happy if they give me a new one and it has gaps etc. Would you happen to know if the new update helps with the camera/overheating issue?
Devzz said:
I only bought it a few days ago and manufacturer's warranty is 12 months here I think I'll keep it and see if a firmware update helps because it is perfect hardware wise and I won't be happy if they give me a new one and it has gaps etc. Would you happen to know if the new update helps with the camera/overheating issue?
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my friend, go to setting factory reset the phone as new , format your sd card as new or buy a new one
then re set up the phone, don't install unnecessary apps or games
i don't know yet but ill wait for officials ones im scared of bricking my phone :#
shaf46 said:
my friend, go to setting factory reset the phone as new , format your sd card as new or buy a new one
then re set up the phone, don't install unnecessary apps or games
i don't know yet but ill wait for officials ones im scared of bricking my phone :#
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Yeah I'll factory reset if it happens again! Haha yeah I've not done anything to it simply because this is my first non-nexus phone since the Nexus S! Can't risk anything happening Thanks again for all your help Shaf, appreciate it! :highfive:
Devzz said:
Yeah I'll factory reset if it happens again! Haha yeah I've not done anything to it simply because this is my first non-nexus phone since the Nexus S! Can't risk anything happening Thanks again for all your help Shaf, appreciate it! :highfive:
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haha no worries mate, im here to help people
and keep us update
sony xperia is a really nice phone but its like a ferrari :3 so you need to take care of it and clean it every time just like a baby :')
shaf46 said:
haha no worries mate, im here to help people
and keep us update
sony xperia is a really nice phone but its like a ferrari :3 so you need to take care of it and clean it every time just like a baby :')
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So it looks like I've got a faulty Ferrari just had to reset it again for a third time! Not sure what the reason is but again the power button would not respond and the screen would not wake.
Devzz said:
So it looks like I've got a faulty Ferrari just had to reset it again for a third time! Not sure what the reason is but again the power button would not respond and the screen would not wake.
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Now, this is an issue mate don't play with it leave it, if you got guarantee, claim it please
shaf46 said:
Now, this is an issue mate don't play with it leave it, if you got guarantee, claim it please
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Hey mate, sorry late reply! I rang the place I bought the phone from and they said if I can't reproduce the problem they cannot replace it as I have no proof so I'm waiting for it to happen again as I have no clue what is going wrong!
Devzz said:
Hey mate, sorry late reply! I rang the place I bought the phone from and they said if I can't reproduce the problem they cannot replace it as I have no proof so I'm waiting for it to happen again as I have no clue what is going wrong!
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i don't why sellers are *****y , when you buy something they open their mouth and smile at you when its not working properly you become their worst enemy next time mate do a video when it lags / freeze, and show it to them it will shut their mouth
shaf46 said:
i don't why sellers are *****y , when you buy something they open their mouth and smile at you when its not working properly you become their worst enemy next time mate do a video when it lags / freeze, and show it to them it will shut their mouth
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Haha, to think I'm gonna be working for them next month! Yeah I'll have to record all problems from now until them give me a working phone. I saw the .402 OTA was available from today in Europe so I'll wait for that to roll out before making any rash decisions about returns
Devzz said:
So this is probably the 3rd thread I've made for this device.
After returning my first Z2, I got this one a few (maybe 4 to 5) days ago and now I'm having issues with it. First time, the screen froze at my lock screen pattern entry; no response whatsoever but the LED light was blinking as I had a notification. I had to hold volume up + power button to soft reset. In the same day (today) I've just had to reset it again for the second time but this time, the power button would not wake the screen! No matter what I clicked, it would not work so I had to press volume up + power again till it vibrated 3 times and reset. I'll be going back to return the phone tomorrow and getting my third Z2! Anyone else having issues or anyone have any ideas as to why it's/what is happening?
Thanks in advance for any responses
EDIT: Are there any built in logs I can have a look at or anything of that sort to determine what went wrong?
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I was having issues with mine freezing especially while using the camera.
- Sent From My Xperia Z2 On Bell
acheney1990 said:
I was having issues with mine freezing especially while using the camera.
- Sent From My Xperia Z2 On Bell
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Ah man. In a way I'm glad to see I'm not alone at least! For some reason mine is mostly random but I've kind of noticed it happens after I pull the charger out. Have you tried to go in and exchange it? If it's the camera causing it, it seems easily reproducible.
@shaf46
Hey Shaf, sorry to bother you mate. I just don't understand what is wrong with this phone! My estimated time on with stamina mode is down to 1 day a few hours again. It is a brand new phone I only got it yesterday. Is it the way I am charging it or is it just buggy software? I don't have any apps I don't need and even tap to wake is off. The battery works normally I guess although it is draining a bit fast (5% in 20 minutes while using it) but I don't understand what could be causing this to happen!
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@shaf46
Hey Shaf, sorry to bother you mate. I just don't understand what is wrong with this phone! My estimated time on with stamina mode is down to 1 day a few hours again. It is a brand new phone I only got it yesterday. Is it the way I am charging it or is it just buggy software? I don't have any apps I don't need and even tap to wake is off. The battery works normally I guess although it is draining a bit fast (5% in 20 minutes while using it) but I don't understand what could be causing this to happen!
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It's happened to me once where the phone wouldn't switch on after sleeping, turned on after about 2mins, but only when I received my magnetic charger and started charging with it. Not sure if the magnetic charger is the problem since I only had that problem once and never happened since.
Are you charging it with a magnetic charger?
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It's happened to me once where the phone wouldn't switch on after sleeping, turned on after about 2mins, but only when I received my magnetic charger and started charging with it. Not sure if the magnetic charger is the problem since I only had that problem once and never happened since.
Are you charging it with a magnetic charger?
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Did you manage to sort it out? No I'm using the standard charger provided but after charging it last night, the estimation of battery time in stamina mode has come down significantly. The estimation assumes stamina mode is not on but it is turned on in my notification bar. This time yesterday the estimate was at ~5 days.