I'm using the stock USB charger on my Epic, but lately I've noticed that the screen is acting crazy, my apps tray jumps around, the wrong apps launch when I touch the screen, etc. I played an air hockey game and it was all over the place, but the second I unplugged the charger, everything was back to normal. Any suggestions?
Bad charger, it has a bad ground somewhere screwing with your screen. Get a new charger. If that doesn't work its a problem in the phone with a ground.
Yup, crappy charger. I have a few chargers. The one cheap Chinese one that I have acts the same way
Both the factory one that came w/ my Epic and the one that came w/ my GF's Captivate both do it. Once in the dock though, no issues. Cheapy eBay car charger, no issues. I recently switched from SetCPU to No Frill CPU, so I switched back to SetCPU...problem solved w/ both cables. Odd.
I've got one of those cheap eBay retractable cables and 4 car chargers (all were around $1.00 shipped), never once had an issue w/ any of them.
m5james said:
Both the factory one that came w/ my Epic and the one that came w/ my GF's Captivate both do it. Once in the dock though, no issues. Cheapy eBay car charger, no issues. I recently switched from SetCPU to No Frill CPU, so I switched back to SetCPU...problem solved w/ both cables. Odd.
I've got one of those cheap eBay retractable cables and 4 car chargers (all were around $1.00 shipped), never once had an issue w/ any of them.
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It's weird, I occasionally see the same issue with mine on certain wall adaptors that work fine with my iTouch, and yet I also saw the same issue on an old Creative player too. Never caused any damage and worked just fine immediately upon unplugging.
It's completely gone away since I switched CPU clockers. I'm hoping it's just that simple since I don't want to have to deal w/ Sprint and trrying to get it replaced.
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My phone was doing this today... Loaded up the multitouch test app and just placing my finger on the screen would cause 1 to 5 touch points to appear randomly!
Took it off the charger and back to normal.
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So when the unresponsive screen when grounded issue came about, I didn't really notice the problem much myself. However, recently, and I'm not sure when this started, the screen has become horribly unresponsive when charging any time! Doesn't matter if it's on desk, in my hand, stock charger, 3rd party charger, etc., if it's charging at all, the touch screen only accepts half or less of my inputs, making typing impossible. Is this due to the last software update? Anyone else experience this issue? I would exchange the phone, but not if it's not going to help anything.
this happens to me when i use my cheap ebay charger
The fps lifting kernels fix this.
+1 for symtoms seen when using a wonky charger/cable.
+1 due to cheap charger - anyone know why this happens? is the OEM usb cable different spec from the cheap ones?
Hate to beat a dead horse, but the same happens when I plug my phone into the charger I got from eBay. Kind of disappointing, considering that I would otherwise be able to charge two batteries at the same time.
I notice this issue with the stock charger.
I believe the issue was when its not grounded..
Being plugged in is just about the most grounded your phone can get.
That's not the problem.
Starting to do it to me also now.
Just to be clear, this happens to me with the STOCK charger.
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Just to be clear, this happens to me with the STOCK charger.
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I'm having the same issue. i just chocked it up to the new kernel.
one thing i did notice is it seems to be intermittent. Yesterday night, it worked fine. this morning(conveniently when my alarm went off) i could NOT get the dismiss thingy to slide down.
Anyone else experiencing this? I do think it got worse after last software update. Would be nice if the next one improved things.
I emailed support, they did not say anything about it being a known issue, and suggested a factory reset. If that doesn't help, they recommended using my warranty. Would like to hear from more people before going through with the reset.
It happens to me when charging via outlet. Charging via USB connected to computer does not produce the issue.
I think it has to do with grounding.
Same thing happens to me! I noticed it with my aftermarket wall charger.
Bringing this back up, happens to me with a Stock charger.
Is it really the kernel? :\
@Person who said charging is the most grounded, the stock charger is not grounded ( in AU anyway ) and therefore it is the LEAST grounded.
ive noticed this happening over the past month or so. i've got to admit i've only really noticed this when its plugged into a usb cord i got off ebay. relieving to think it might only be an issue with it being a cheap cable and not the phone but i'll verify tonight with the stock cable.
I've been plagued by this problem for weeks and just discovered that it only happens when charging. I use the stock charging cable and wall adapter. I'm very, very happy to know what the problem is. I'm going to start testing this at various locations.
EDIT: I've tried this on both the wall adapter at work and on my work computer's usb. Same problem, though it seems worse when plugged into the wall outlet.
The touchscreen is fine on my sprint brand car charger and on the usb charger on my laptop. However, it starts missing taps when I plug my usb cable into my usb car charger. I'm going to best buy tonight to buy a different charger and see if that helps.
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I have these issues as well with the stock charger and cable regardless of which kernel I use.
Hey guys, so like the title states, I ran into a really weird issue today while charging my phone. I went out and bought a phone charger, a regular one that just plugs into the wall outlet. I plug the charger in then started charging my phone. I went to send a text while the phone was charging and a lot of weird things started to happen as soon as I unlocked the phone. First I wasn't able to swype my home screens, then while I was typing the keyboard kept longpressing letters by accident. Went on Tapatalk and could not scroll or even a selection on the screen.
So I took the phone off the charger and it started working fine again. I now have it hooked up to my usb via an adaptor hooked up to a wall outlet and the phone is acting normal.
Has anyone had this happen to them? I bought the charger from a well known "super store" (hint: rhymes with Paul Blart)
Forgot to mention my "specs"
Rom: latest MIUI
Kernel: SZ 2.2.1 CFS w/SBC
Hw: 003
Latest radio/PRI/NV
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I had a similar problem with an energizer 3 in 1 charger (USB, Car, and Wall). Touching on the screen was really erratic until I unplugged it. Just ended up trading that charger for my girlfriend's and everything is just fine now.
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I had a similar problem with an energizer 3 in 1 charger (USB, Car, and Wall). Touching on the screen was really erratic until I unplugged it. Just ended up trading that charger for my girlfriend's and everything is just fine now.
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Lol let the girl have it right!? Lol actually that's a good idea, considering my girl has an old school phone and the same charger as me.. thanks lol! On phone now, will hit thanks when I'm back home
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Plugged in my Epic Touch to charge today and it wouldn't charge. Used a few different cords, and different outlets. Then tried my HP touchpad charger and it worked. Looks like I got a bad wall charger. Although, it was working last night. Anybody else?
Now that I've tested it some more, it's just REALLY finniky about being plugged in. It has to be plugged in at the perfect depth, somewhat at an angle even. Anyone else notice this? Bad charger?
Got my phone through Wirefly... surely I won't have to return the whole phone just to have this replaced?
I wouldn't even bother assuming i had another charger. The block Samsung charger looks just like the Hong Kong ones from ebay that you can buy for 3.99 each.
Well this one is supposed to be "super duper fast charger" so what kind of numbers (ohms/amps/jiggabats) am I supposed to look for when buying a new one. I know last night I had it on my old Epic charger and it took over 4 hours to charge to 100% from 82%.
Also, I know it's been mentioned before, but this thing is UNUSABLE when it's plugged in to charge. at least with the stock charger.
My samsung charger makes the phones touch sensitivity go thru the roof. Opens applications and menu's and carries out commands and such. It also creates lag switching between screens. Not an issue when I have my HTC Evo charger hooked up to it though. I'm just exchanging the whole phone and charger combo to be safe.
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Also, I know it's been mentioned before, but this thing is UNUSABLE when it's plugged in to charge. at least with the stock charger.
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Really? I haven't even opened my stock charger and cable because I have so many others but I'm using a wall charger only with a Sprint label on it (got it doing some phone trading along the way) and the phone flies just like it does not on the charger.
The one that comes on the box gives the phone the major blues while charging
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This is horrible news ... my epic charger is half broken..
Using a HTC charger and it works flawless I wont even try to use the Sammy ones especially for DLing roms or for odin
Alas my sammy charger does not work either. I walked in to BB and they handed me a usb charging block branded HTC, since they didnt have any epics left.
Yes but what about speed of charge? The stock charger is supposed to be a quick charger.
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Like I said in an earlier post, I haven't even opened the stock charger...so you can't use the phone with it charging with the stock..its that bad?
I've had the phone since Monday. Last night, now that we have a stock kernel, I went ahead and rooted my phone.
Today, on three occasions (requiring reboot) my phone had what I can only describe as a touchscreen freak-out. The image twitches and jumps around even when not being touched. When it is touched, it's entirely unusable. Apps not even close to your finger open and close with a quickness. I've already sent a few very fun swype text messages, as you might imagine.
I migrated from the OG Epic and never had any issue like this. Lack of responsiveness when dirty, but not total madness. Has anyone else had anything like this happen? Is it just a matter of needing to get a new phone?
Thanks for any advice!
Were you plugged into the Samsung wall charger with the Samsung provided cable at the time?
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Were you plugged into the Samsung wall charger with the Samsung provided cable at the time?
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I think I was... Go on...
Happened to me today too. It was the OEM HTC EVO 4g charger causing it.
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So this is a known issue? I hadn't seen it mentioned before.
It's a known issue. Some people claim to have good results with a different cable, some with a different charger. One theory is that the wall charger is over-rated and that extra juice is making it go wonky. USB charging doesn't seem to be affected by it. The effect seems to decrease the closer to 100% charge you get. It's a known problem on a wide variety of devices from a wide variety of manufacturers and aside from your cable and/or charger your own local power may have something to do with it. A software update can fix it as it has in the past on a wide variety of devices. Not everyone has this problem all the time. YMMV
I would suggest buying an OEM blackberry charger from Amazon for like 7 bucks. That's what I used on my epic and what I'm using now on my epic touch. The charger that came with this phone is still sitting in the box.
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Hmm, I've had the problem with different chargers other than the one that came with the phone.
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I would suggest buying an OEM blackberry charger from Amazon for like 7 bucks. That's what I used on my epic and what I'm using now on my epic touch. The charger that came with this phone is still sitting in the box.
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I use an OEM blackberry charger and still get the freakout
I've been using the charger that came with a bluetooth ear piece, and I have no issues whatsoever.
Although, I normally charge through USB.
Ok, so im using the Spigen Neo Hybrid case, and when i use wireless charging, it may work 30 seconds, or 10 minutes, but it always stops. What happens is i place it on the charger and it indicates its charging. Then, within a short time period, the light on the charger starts flashing to indicate charging isnt working properly, and the screen comes on and says wireless charging paused.
I have 3 different Samsung chargers, a Nokia charger and several Powerbot chargers. One of the Samsung chargers is the newest (not fast) chargers. I take the case off and it seems to be fine. Anyone familiar with this case knows its not thick by any means. Also, i have 2 GS6s in the house both using Neo Hybrids and they charge just fine. Ive adjusted positioning dozens of times but i know from experience that most devices dont require an EXACT placement.
I went to Best Buy, where i purchased it, and this is where it gets odd. They placed it on their display charger in the Samsung section and it charged for 10 minutes no problem before they told me they couldnt duplicate the issue so they wont replace it. I brought it home and the damn thing charged to full charge no issue. The next day when i placed it back on the charging pad, it starts cutting out again.
All my chargers have been tried over USB, and yes, with multiple wall plugs. My first thought was not enough power over USB but clearly thats not the case.
Any ideas from anyone would be great.
I don't have the issue with the old wireless chargers it seems. I think it is just the new ones that were given out that I have the issue with.
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I've finally fixed my issue with the original samsung charger and generic from ebay, I turned on day dream and it works now without disconnection.
A lot of people are having the same problem and so was I.
Grab your phones charger and base and use that.
I think the long cord that comes with the wireless charger is causing the issue.
I'm using an old knock off wireless charger and no case yet, but it seems to be working fine. Once the defender case comes in, we'll see if it is still functional
I haven't had any issues with my Samsung wireless charger. I'm using the original hardware that came with it. I'm also using the Neo hybrid case. What is your model number? Mine is EP-PG920A. When I was at best buy they said they had two different versions of the wireless charger. Unfortunately bestbuy was sold out so I bought mine at ATT. And I don't have daydream enabled.
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