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Does anyone else have the volume button sticky issue as well?
I took it for a guarantee repair, now its better, but its still sticky... Damn...
yeah my volume key got stuck and took it back for repair and they are still waiting for parts. :crying:
same issue. I try to control the volume via screen instead
I think I need to install an app to disable the volume button completely
My s3 also got same, after repair ...it's ok!
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My Galaxy S3's Volume button was sticky just out of the box. Only problem was I had to post it to UK for warranty which could have cost me about 20 USD. So when I searched youtube I found a video demonstrating how to Disassemble the galaxy S3. So I went ahead
1- Power off the device
2- Remove the Back cover
3- Remove the battery
4- Remove the micro sim and the SD card
5- Remove all the small screws execpt the one in the top most part of the phone.
6- Now take off the plastic piece which will expose the volume rocker area.
7- Now take out the volume rocker as shown in the video.
8- Now slowly re-insert the voume rocker as shown in the re assembly part of the video.
9- Now your volume rocker should be working fine.
10- If it is still sticky you can take it out again and re-insert it again. If it is still sticky inspect the volume rocker for any damage, if so you might have to order a new volume rocker. It is available in Ebay for 5.90 USD. search ebay for ' Volume side button Samsung Galaxy S3 GT i9300'
11- Put back the plastic cover in place, which will clip back in to a good fit.
12- Now put the screws back.
13- re insert the sim and the sd card.
14- put back the batter and the back cover.
For the you tube video go to you tube and search for
'' Samsung Galaxy S3 Disassembly & Assembly - Drop Test Repair''
or you can type this URL remember to remove the extra spaces from this url
http : // youtu . be / eo93EF7rVIw
cerebrum3 said:
My Galaxy S3's Volume button was sticky just out of the box. Only problem was I had to post it to UK for warranty which could have cost me about 20 USD. So when I searched youtube I found a video demonstrating how to Disassemble the galaxy S3. So I went ahead
1- Power off the device
2- Remove the Back cover
3- Remove the battery
4- Remove the micro sim and the SD card
5- Remove all the small screws execpt the one in the top most part of the phone.
6- Now take off the plastic piece which will expose the volume rocker area.
7- Now take out the volume rocker as shown in the video.
8- Now slowly re-insert the voume rocker as shown in the re assembly part of the video.
9- Now your volume rocker should be working fine.
10- If it is still sticky you can take it out again and re-insert it again. If it is still sticky inspect the volume rocker for any damage, if so you might have to order a new volume rocker. It is available in Ebay for 5.90 USD. search ebay for ' Volume side button Samsung Galaxy S3 GT i9300'
11- Put back the plastic cover in place, which will clip back in to a good fit.
12- Now put the screws back.
13- re insert the sim and the sd card.
14- put back the batter and the back cover.
For the you tube video go to you tube and search for
'' Samsung Galaxy S3 Disassembly & Assembly - Drop Test Repair''
or you can type this URL remember to remove the extra spaces from this url
http : // youtu . be / eo93EF7rVIw
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This actually worked for me. You have to make sure you realign the little board with the volume switches before putting the volume rocker back in. The switches need to be in the center of the cut-out in a straight line, mine were totally angled but now it works perfectly.
Oh and don't worry about voiding your warranty, there are no "void warranty" stickers or anything you need to remove. No one will be able to tell you've opened it.
I had the same problem. There is no need to take apart your phone. You can simply just pop out your volume rocker. You can use your finger nail or a flat head screw driver. Just reseat the volume rocker and make sure the end that has the cut out goes towards the ear piece.
Interesting thread for such a phone...
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sebarkh said:
Interesting thread for such a phone...
Sent from my Galaxy SIII
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It seems like one batch had this issue, mine didn't..
Like all the people that bought the phone on the first batches and had ugly screen issues and cracking xD
I had this problem too. Took it to Sammy service center and they fixed it in ten mins.
They said that it was due to dust getting accumulated in the gaps. But I seriously doubted my soft capdase case would be a reason and stopped using it. No problem now!
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just read this thread....and this was exactly I did
M&P said:
I had the same problem. There is no need to take apart your phone. You can simply just pop out your volume rocker. You can use your finger nail or a flat head screw driver. Just reseat the volume rocker and make sure the end that has the cut out goes towards the ear piece.
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I did as it is written, and only lightly abrade button on all sides and works great
read it & fixed it
I have the same problem. I tryed everything but it's the same. I do exacly like in the video and replace button... but doesn't help.. I even took out teh volume up and down button, turned on the phone and again is going the same.. is usually increases when I turn on the camera and after that sometimes does not work either power off button...
Now that CM12.1 Nightlies are coming out for the Tmobile variant of the V10, does anybody know if it still has support for the second screen? I'd LOVE to move to CM12.1 but not if it disables one of the best features of the phone. Has anybody tried it?
Any features of the extra screen do not work. The phone only has 1 display, it's just separated by a couple of display drivers, so CM12 sees and uses the entire display, which means the top left gets cut off. That can be fixed with some tweaks, but it leaves the extra display unused. The LG Camera app does not work either, nor does it seem it will anytime soon because of LG framework.
About 6 weeks ago the biometric scanner on my G5 started working intermittently, then after a week or so of this, it stopped working altogether and then it disappeared from security settings too!
Then next the power button stopped working in the OS, it works fine for turning the phone on, but once on the power button is completely unresponsive!
I'm trying to get LG to replace it but they are dragging their heels, I read something about a dud battery causing the issue possibly?
If anyone can offer some advice that would be awesome, I have already reset the phone back to factory settings and that didn't help.
Cheers!
Tony
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Shadowhunta said:
About 6 weeks ago the biometric scanner on my G5 started working intermittently, then after a week or so of this, it stopped working altogether and then it disappeared from security settings too!
Then next the power button stopped working in the OS, it works fine for turning the phone on, but once on the power button is completely unresponsive!
I'm trying to get LG to replace it but they are dragging their heels, I read something about a dud battery causing the issue possibly?
If anyone can offer some advice that would be awesome, I have already reset the phone back to factory settings and that didn't help.
Cheers!
Tony
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I never had issues with the fingerprint scanner but I can relate to the power button issue. (E.g. not being able to reboot the phone or turn it off)
What ROM and version are you on?
I had the issues on MM stock.
On Nougat neither Stock nor custom gave me any issues with the power button.
In my case it seems to have been a software issue.
I'm on Nougat, so it's not that
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I am experiencing the same issue. The fingerprint option had disappeared from the phone completely. I tried reset, hard reset the phone. Now the fingerprint option is back, and it won't record any fingerprint at all.
I ordered the part in attempt to replace the power button, aka fingerprint. Hope that should solve the the issue.
wuj15 said:
I am experiencing the same issue. The fingerprint option had disappeared from the phone completely. I tried reset, hard reset the phone. Now the fingerprint option is back, and it won't record any fingerprint at all.
I ordered the part in attempt to replace the power button, aka fingerprint. Hope that should solve the the issue.
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Same here, LG's warranty repair service has a 14 day turnaround, I do alot of business on my phone, so that's not good enough.
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My powerbutton didn't response either. I opened the phone. Lifted gentley the 10 pins who connects the powerbutton. It works
The same i did with the gps pins (another tread)
What a bad constructed phone.
Hope it helps you
Hi there just wanted to mention my experience from today. I bought a g5 with the power button not working but the fingerprint scanner did. I ordered a part from eBay and replaced it fine.
Then when I put it back together, it wouldn't turn on still. I took it apart about 3 times and tried to redo it until someone online mentioned to clean the gold pins with rubbing alcohol... Well I was getting ready to do that when I looked at the pins on the motherboard that makes contact with the power button part and.... A gold pin was missing. A drop or something must've made it fall out. I barely touched the one next to it and that one fell out. It had a hook that went to the underside of the metal thing and it popped out of my tweezers and I was never able to find the piece after that....
What a dumb design that they made. Those pins should not be there without being attached to the metal that's there.
Interesting I'll try cleaning the contacts first I was thinking it's strange that it's not working as you can still feel the button clicking when you press.
Just taken mine apart and cleaned the contacts with pure alcohol what did strike me was the pitting on the connections for the power button (see attached image) the pitting wasn't present on any of the other contacts in the back of the phone but the good news is it worked and my power button works again I'll update if it stops again anytime soon when I'll probably try ordering a new one as they're about £4 in the UK!
Intermittent button action all day today now not working ordered a new one will keep you updated!
The button seems very fragile on this device. On my other phones I am in the habit to click the power button to turn off the screen. But has anybody had their button "wear out" and need to be replaced?
Maybe I would be better off to double tap the screen to turn off the screen?
I've had mine for almost 2 years now and always turn the screen on/off via power button ... zero issues here, it still works as it did on day 1
Yeah me neither is working fine for almost 2years
Thanks guys, I was afraid it might be fragile since it jiggles. I just read a forum with people that bought refurb lg g5 and sent it back for rma to the ebay seller because the power button "jiggled around" and they thought the phone must be fooked up and sent it back for a refund
Yes it does. Dirt collects behind it and the button feature fails. Sensor still works.
You will need to buy a phone repair kit, and a button to replace it. All you need is a blowdryer to reheat the plate that keeps it in place, and remove it. Consider buying a new plate for it as you could damage it taking it off.
Hello XDA.
The screen on my LG G3 Verizon (vs985) has been acting weird and I really would like a second opinion about if I have a screen issue on my hands or if it is a motherboard problem. I included pictures below.
Screen responds to double-tap-to-wake, and buttons still work. I'm able to turn phone off by pressing power button (as long as it normally takes to display Power Menu), then tapping on where the Switch Off button ought to have been displayed. Apparently, motherboard sends stuff to screen, but screen unable to visibly display it.
I've been using motherboard since it was bought new 6 months ago so I really doubt it's the motherboard, but I could be wrong. Screen is over 4 years old. The best way would have been to try another trusted motherboard (if screen is still not normal, then it's DEFINITELY screen's fault). So in the absence of such a conclusive test, I would appreciate opinions.
Thanks.
Pictures (L-R): When booting (picture taken with flash), when booting (picture taken without flash), after booting into Android, phone charging with screen switched off.
SOLUTION: It turned out to be a screen problem (screen was replaced and voila!).