I had my evo since day one last year and now it's time to get it replaced ... my power button is sinking and it takes forever to unlock/lock my phone. I found an app to lock my phone but does anyone how to unlock their phone by pressing the volume keys?
I could unroot my phone and get a new replacement, but that's definitely a pain in the butt...
Someone please help!
Thanks!
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you don't need to unroot it if you have insurance... just take it outside and run it over (so they cant tell it is rooted) and tell them you need a new one..
actually they don't cover the battery or back cover so just stab the screen
Lol ok... I guess that's the best choice?
There has to be a different way to unlock our evo's...
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There is a free app in the market called tap tap that unlocks it with the sensor. It works fairly decent
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NoLock will let you unlock with the volume keys.
Thanks everyone!
All your feedbacks were very helpful. Ill use the apps and not break my phone for now lol
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WidgetLocker lets you do this, it's a lock screen replacement. Use the easy wake option in settings. If you don't need/want a lockscreen, NoLock should do the same thing.
I don't use my power button at all unless I'm powering the phone on or using recovery. I'm trying to avoid this problem.
plainjane said:
WidgetLocker lets you do this, it's a lock screen replacement. Use the easy wake option in settings. If you don't need/want a lockscreen, NoLock should do the same thing.
I don't use my power button at all unless I'm powering the phone on or using recovery. I'm trying to avoid this problem.
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Forgot about WidgetLocker. Very awesome lock replacement. Haven't used it in a while. Glad you reminded me
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I could sell you a power button for 5 dollars plus shipping if the actual motherboard piece is not the problem, assuming it's the actual button?
button remapper will do it too
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I think my power button might be where ing out. It was smooth and silent and was easy to click when I bought it. Now it is some what hard to click ( it needs more force ), and it makes a clicking sound that does not sound natural. Have you experienced this with the dinc 2 or with any phone you have used. Does the home button just get harder to use after a few months?
If you think there is something wrong with my phone, should send back to HTC for fixing (after I unroot it)?
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joefrog1996 said:
I think my home button might be where ing out. It was smooth and silent and was easy to click when I bought it. Now it is some what hard to click ( it needs more force ), and it makes a clicking sound that does not sound natural. Have you experienced this with the dinc 2 or with any phone you have used. Does the home button just get harder to use after a few months?
If you think there is something wrong with my phone, should send back to HTC for fixing (after I unroot it)?
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Do you mean power button? And it is replaceable.
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So i dropped my Epic 4g on the stairs, and it landed directly on the power button. The button no longer works. If someone knows how to fix this, I would LOVE details. If it is not possible, can any of the devs cook up a mod to make my phone boot as soon as the charger is connected? Any feedback is appreciated.
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So i dropped my Epic 4g on the stairs, and it landed directly on the power button. The button no longer works. If someone knows how to fix this, I would LOVE details. If it is not possible, can any of the devs cook up a mod to make my phone boot as soon as the charger is connected? Any feedback is appreciated.
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Do you know if its just the plastic button or is it broken more towards the motherboard? Also I'm not sure of any dev who would know how to change the power on to the charger input.
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Do u have any way to turn it on? At least to get to cwm? Cuz if u can and flash cm7 it has an option to turn another button into the power button.
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more towards the mother board. I opened it up, removed the plastic button, and used a small screwdriver to press the actual button. No dice
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I can turn it on (oddly enough rapidly inserting and removing the power cord tricks it into turning on) and yes I can get into clockwork mod. I already user cyanogen mod 7. Where is this setting? I already changed the "volume rocker wake" setting. If there another one to remap the keys?
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G.I.Geoff said:
I can turn it on (oddly enough rapidly inserting and removing the power cord tricks it into turning on) and yes I can get into clockwork mod. I already user cyanogen mod 7. Where is this setting? I already changed the "volume rocker wake" setting. If there another one to remap the keys?
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No I think you got the one that was in my mind. I'm on the peoples rom now so I can't really go and check to make sure but its the setting that makes the phone turn on by the volume key I'm guessing? So maybe you have the one I was thinking about? What other use do you need the power button for at the moment? Order a replacement and just flash the FC09 tar before giving it in. Say that u don't know what's wrong but it won't turn on lol.
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Well if your power button doesn't work then Odin isn't a possibility. But if you can get into download mode then Odin to stock and turning it into the nearest sprint store would be your best bet....
Widget locker can do it
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I have no passcode on my phone and when I slide the keyboard the screen turns on and I just swipe it to unlock. Or you can use your insurance and get it replaced for $100.
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I have no passcode on my phone and when I slide the keyboard the screen turns on and I just swipe it to unlock. Or you can use your insurance and get it replaced for $100.
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That's the ticket right there, sliding the keyboard open turns on the screen.
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That's the ticket right there, sliding the keyboard open turns on the screen.
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I know that. Unlocking my phone isn't the issue. It's turning it on after it turns off inevitably
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Put the button back in, odin to el30, remove sd card and bring it to sprint. That's your best option.
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Put the button back in, odin to el30, remove sd card and bring it to sprint. That's your best option.
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If he could odin than he can turn on the phone hence no need for this thread but that's not the case. Honestly just go pay the money and have sprint give you another phone and say you lost it. Its the same cost even if you give them the phone I've done it before for people who wanted my epic for cricket and with the additional cash I payed for the issurance. Your paying for insurance use it.
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I can deal with it until June. Then everyone on the house upgrades but me. I'll take my older sisters epic 4g and use my parents HTC EVO's as mp3 players. Or whatever the hell music format I so damn choose player as my audiophile friend refers to Android phones (he's kinda a fan). But thanks for the help guys. Looks like it's a waiting game
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Frostacious said:
If he could odin than he can turn on the phone hence no need for this thread but that's not the case. Honestly just go pay the money and have sprint give you another phone and say you lost it. Its the same cost even if you give them the phone I've done it before for people who wanted my epic for cricket and with the additional cash I payed for the issurance. Your paying for insurance use it.
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i have the same exact problem as you
G.I.Geoff said:
I can turn it on (oddly enough rapidly inserting and removing the power cord tricks it into turning on) and yes I can get into clockwork mod. I already user cyanogen mod 7. Where is this setting? I already changed the "volume rocker wake" setting. If there another one to remap the keys?
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how did you get it to go into clockworkmod without the powerbutton?
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how did you get it to go into clockworkmod without the powerbutton?
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Quickboot from Play has a flash to recovery option.
I'm on CM10 (nightly 9/28) and recently my power button broke.
I found this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27334251&postcount=6
Menu - Settings - Display - (scroll down to Wakeup Options and check Volume rocker wake)... but it doesn't wake it from a deep sleep. Anyone have any ideas?
Slide the keyboard open and close it. That should turn the screen on
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Anybody having problems with their power button....cuz I think my button is going bad and idk what to do
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send it to mobiletechvideos.com - they will fix it.
Or flash SearchAsPowerButton MOD along with Volume wake ROM - my ROM ICS supports it.
Wondering if anybody knows any places in Canada (GTA) where they might replace these? Sending it in to the states is a little expensive when considering shipping. =(
Yeah I have some issues with mine. It'll sometimes not lock the phone and it'll register as being held down instead. It's not too serious for me, though.
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Use the volume button to unlock the phone. I am doing the same.
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volume rocker wake ...
My power button is dead. Im still able to get into revovery by randomly presing vol up down. Is there any search buton as power mod for hellybean rom?
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Jose0726 said:
My power button is dead. Im still able to get into revovery by randomly presing vol up down. Is there any search buton as power mod for hellybean rom?
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Just open up your phone and clean the dip switch with some rubbing alcohol, not to much but do it a couple of times. Make sure to let it dry before you turn it back on.
This fixed mine.
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Just open up your phone and clean the dip switch with some rubbing alcohol, not to much but do it a couple of times. Make sure to let it dry before you turn it back on.
This fixed mine.
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I just did this and it works!!
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malbolgias said:
Just open up your phone and clean the dip switch with some rubbing alcohol, not to much but do it a couple of times. Make sure to let it dry before you turn it back on.
This fixed mine.
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That worked for me as well. When I bought my phone, the power button was so sensitive that even the slightest amount of pressure on it would cause it to boot or turn the screen off. I was going to return the phone, but a few minutes work with alcohol and a Q-tip saved me the hassle.
Cleaning my button worked for me, but that was 3 months ago and now its back to not working. Worst part is that my volume buttons arent feeling to healthy either! Hopefully it holds on until upgrade time .
Don't be a p**** take your phone apart dab your button with some electronics cleaner and press the button a few hundred times and repeat and then put it back together.
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If you guys are going to be opening the phone again at some point, it would be a great idea to take a couple of picture.
I think that my cappy is about to have the same issue (sometimes it doesn't recognize the power button) and it would be nice to have some king of guide to do the cleaning.
Try to clean around and inside or open it up and clean the power button, if that doesn't work you should just get a new phone. The captivate is already really old
do u think it can be solved by an upgrade
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wilnze said:
do u think it can be solved by an upgrade
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Yes, if you upgrade the phone, the new one comes with a new power button - problem solved!
Just use the rom that have option to wake the phone up by the volume rocker buttons. Also make sure to get screen off app to lock the phone up.
I opened my cappy and cleaned the button with contact cleaner, and now it works like new.
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Try to clean around and inside or open it up and clean the power button, if that doesn't work you should just get a new phone. The captivate is already really old
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Hey now, some of us still like to keep our phones maintained until we do get a new phone
Or.... can't afford a new phone every 2 years... 199.99 isn't cheap (or 700 for unlocked and off contract)
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Jose0726 said:
My power button is dead. Im still able to get into revovery by randomly presing vol up down. Is there any search buton as power mod for hellybean rom?
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Its My Guaranty I Will Repair it And Will Send It Back For 10$(Shipping Excluded)(Return Shipping Free[ONLY INDIA]):good:
So my power button is fried, and my replacement gets here on Monday, but I cannot live with a broken power button. So, any suggestions for app(s) that wake the phone using the volume key or something?
Bump. Need some help. D:
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I'm running cm10 and under Settings» lockscreen» Screen Security there is an option to unlock the screen using the menu key (hard key on far left). Just tried it out, works flawlessly. Unfortunately I can't help you find the app you need and flashing a rom without using the power button may be problematic. Best of luck to you!
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mxmr said:
I'm running cm10 and under Settings» lockscreen» Screen Security there is an option to unlock the screen using the menu key (hard key on far left). Just tried it out, works flawlessly. Unfortunately I can't help you find the app you need and flashing a rom without using the power button may be problematic. Best of luck to you!
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all the apps suck. get cyanogenmod rom and then you can wake with volume keys.... I did..
calisro said:
all the apps suck. get cyanogenmod rom and then you can wake with volume keys.... I did..
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I would love to get CM, but the only problem is that since my power button is stuck, it's gonna be a pain to flash. And, not only that, as it is right now, since my power button is stuck, I was able to put it into ODIN mode and restore to stock unrooted to take it in, but I'm afraid that I might flash, and then the power button magically un-sticks, and then I'm screwed, cause I can't unroot it. Anyways, just today and tomorrow left, so not so bad. I actually think I can take it.
F3L1XZS said:
So my power button is fried, and my replacement gets here on Monday, but I cannot live with a broken power button. So, any suggestions for app(s) that wake the phone using the volume key or something?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smart.swkey
Stock FH13 with out root located here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30264881
get the .tar and use Mobile Odin to flash.
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Okay, so here's my problem and it seems to not be an uncommon one. (search showed others experiencing this and all the responses would say is that they brought it to Sprint and what not..)
The power button seems to like "lock" or "jam" when I hit it, so that either a) the power menu comes up or b) the phone completely restarts or shuts down.
I was thinking maybe there might be a way to remap the power button to like, a volume rocker switch and completely disable the power button. Any help? I can't exchange this phone or anything for 6 months (no TEP, contract) and honestly, I love this phone to death. Any help would be appreciated for my poor phone!
That would require a very complex hardware modification. So... No. By any regular standard, it can't be done. You can look up mobiletechvideos on google. They do power button replacements.
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Can't this be one in keypad.kl or the equivalent file on this phone?
Remapping a button power button to the volume keys is not as simple as changing a few likes of code.
There is hardware in play. The volume keys are not connected the same as the power button. Both have different conditions. The power button will have different resistors and voltage regulators than the volume keys. Logic states that altering how the software uses these buttons could cause even more damage. Like sending power from the power button to a volume key could be detrimental because it may not have the same resistance leading to or from it like the power button.
Also, take into account that all three buttons do an entirely different task. They would logically not even be traced to the same spot on the motherboard.
At best, keypad.kl would be able to disable the buttons.
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charok said:
The power button seems to like "lock" or "jam" when I hit it, so that either a) the power menu comes up or b) the phone completely restarts or shuts down.
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I had a similar problem with my Sprint S2. Replacing the failing power button fixed it. Are you good with a soldering iron?
Several ebay sellers offer the SPH-D710 Epic Touch power switch.
Or, you can ship it in for about $40 (including return shipping):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sprint-POWER-SWITCH-Bad-Button-SERVICE-/151047294580
How hard is the soldering of this switch really? Has anyone tried it themselves?
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Its not for beginners. But if you have some experience, patience and the correct tools, it isn't really hard. This kind of soldering requires a steady hand.
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I've soldered chips in the original xbox, maybe just got lucky but would you know how it compares? I've been using gravity off for the past few months and can't wait to get rid of this phone.
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You can just change the values in this file
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It is much smaller than a mod chip. I have also done the same. Used to sell them and install them.
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graydiggy said:
It is much smaller than a mod chip. I have also done the same. Used to sell them and install them.
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Are there sufficient instructions supplied with these replacements?
For now, I've been using an app called Gravity Screen which keeps me from needing to use the power button. I think I read about it here. It won't help with screen shots though, but there may be a solution for that as well.
e30user said:
Are there sufficient instructions supplied with these replacements?
For now, I've been using an app called Gravity Screen which keeps me from needing to use the power button. I think I read about it here. It won't help with screen shots though, but there may be a solution for that as well.
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There are a ton of screenshot apps out there that don't require use of the power button. I know it's not a solution but it's a work-around.
e30user said:
Are there sufficient instructions supplied with these replacements?
For now, I've been using an app called Gravity Screen which keeps me from needing to use the power button. I think I read about it here. It won't help with screen shots though, but there may be a solution for that as well.
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There is YouTube. There are so many instructional videos.
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Just found this-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2294274