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Power button broken?

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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[Q] simple incredible/Verizon question

Hey there XDA, I'm selling a friends incredible for him on eBay and have a quick question. He did a factory reset so the phone needs to be set up again, if I hit "activate" on the initial set up when the only options are activate or emergency call, will it attempt to find a Verizon plan or.will it simply register on the network and say it has no service?
I want to be able to take shots of the rom so nobody thinks its broken, but can I go past activate and just use the phone on a wifi connection? Without cell service, of course.
Thanks
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I don't know if it works on the incredible but on the d2 you can tap each corner of the screen, starting with the upper left, to bypass the activation screen.
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I ended up finding the solution. Taping on the screen corners did not work, but after hitting activate, letting the call connect, and rebooting 3 times it went past the activation screen and let me use the phone, I also toggled the mobile network selection in the power menu but I'm not sure that mattered
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Yeah I thought it might be just a moto thing. Glad you got it working.
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k_nivesout said:
Yeah I thought it might be just a moto thing. Glad you got it working.
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Just for reference, the corner taps worked for the HTC Droid Eris also.

Works on the DINC also.

[Q] Broken Power button, any way to fix or mod?

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.

G.I.Geoff said:
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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Frostacious said:
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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thomasskull666 said:
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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b16flybye said:
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?

Josephwallack said:
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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[Q] Droid Incredible 2 Lock Button Won't work

I have a droid incredible 2 with android version 2.3.5, and miui version 112300. I have had a few problems with it. First of all, it won't let me pick up when people call me. I can call people, just not pick up. And then out of no where my lock button stopped working. I have to plug it in to unlock it and basically have to keep it on all day. I've done a reset and it didn't do anything. What should I do? Please help!

Maybe your lock button is faulty?
I think you can add an option for your volume buttons to wake up the phone.
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If I remember correctly miui 12.9 was the last usable build. Not saying that's what's wrong- just food for thought. 12.30 had issues
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Paxton16 said:
I have a droid incredible 2 with android version 2.3.5, and miui version 112300. I have had a few problems with it. First of all, it won't let me pick up when people call me. I can call people, just not pick up. And then out of no where my lock button stopped working. I have to plug it in to unlock it and basically have to keep it on all day. I've done a reset and it didn't do anything. What should I do? Please help!
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maybe do a full wipe and reinstall will work

I have heard of those buttons going bad.

Use the volume rocker wake option. If you need to use the power button try taking the back off, then use it.
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Paxton16 said:
I have a droid incredible 2 with android version 2.3.5, and miui version 112300. I have had a few problems with it. First of all, it won't let me pick up when people call me. I can call people, just not pick up. And then out of no where my lock button stopped working. I have to plug it in to unlock it and basically have to keep it on all day. I've done a reset and it didn't do anything. What should I do? Please help!
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As stated above, use 12.29
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[Q] I have a few questions about my new Optimus G Pro

I recently upgraded to the LG Optimus G Pro and I love it and all, but while I'm at work when I get messages, my phone does all sorts of crazy things in my pocket because the screen comes on. I was wondering if there was a setting that I was looking over that would stop it from doing that? I'm trying not to root it because I know the bare minimum about rooting phones, but I did root my Galaxy s2 Skyrocket with youtube tutorials.

RedSkycap said:
I recently upgraded to the LG Optimus G Pro and I love it and all, but while I'm at work when I get messages, my phone does all sorts of crazy things in my pocket because the screen comes on. I was wondering if there was a setting that I was looking over that would stop it from doing that? I'm trying not to root it because I know the bare minimum about rooting phones, but I did root my Galaxy s2 Skyrocket with youtube tutorials.
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What things is it doing? I have the flip case and that keeps it from coming on and such. I think there is a pocket mode in the setting(I could be wrong about this though) check in display section or even under notifications.
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Or go into the offending app that's causing you trouble and turn notifications off.

RedSkycap said:
I recently upgraded to the LG Optimus G Pro and I love it and all, but while I'm at work when I get messages, my phone does all sorts of crazy things in my pocket because the screen comes on. I was wondering if there was a setting that I was looking over that would stop it from doing that? I'm trying not to root it because I know the bare minimum about rooting phones, but I did root my Galaxy s2 Skyrocket with youtube tutorials.
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I think there are a few others who have complained about this as well. I don't have a texting plan (I use Google Voice), so I haven't ever experienced this. However, if there aren't any options in the phone settings, there may be another way.
I seem to be on this Tasker kick lately, so when someone has a problem that is related to the phone sensors or events, I tend to think "how can I fix this with Tasker?!" . As a result, I have made an app really quick using Tasker and have even included the project XML if you want to fiddle with it on your own. It does NOT require root. However, it will need you to install another free app called "Secure Settings" and give it administrator rights in your phone settings. All that the app does is wait for an incoming message and checks to see if the proximity sensor detects something in front of it. If it does, it turns the screen off. However, like I said, I don't have a texting plan, so I haven't had a chance to really test it. The app interface is just an "ON/OFF" button and a "Close" button. If it doesn't work, just turn it off or uninstall it. It is set to "OFF" when it is first installed.
Alternatively, you can play around with it if you get Tasker. I think there is still a trial period you can get if you aren't sure if you want to buy it. Let me know if it works or if you have any other questions.
I named the xml file as a .zip just to upload to xda. Just rename the file without the ".zip" at the end and then you can edit and/or import to Tasker.

nthknd said:
What things is it doing? I have the flip case and that keeps it from coming on and such. I think there is a pocket mode in the setting(I could be wrong about this though) check in display section or even under notifications.
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This is easily fixed, just change the lockscreen to anything other than swipe and the phone will no longer accidentally become unlocked in your pocket

3rd Degree said:
This is easily fixed, just change the lockscreen to anything other than swipe and the phone will no longer accidentally become unlocked in your pocket
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Uhh I had an unlock pattern set and the phone pocket dialed the police twice while I was at work cause it came on... did this work for u? I'm still looking for a fix for this lol
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Had the same issue. Do a search for it. Lots of threads. Maybe try Magiclocker or Widgetlocker instead of the LG home screen.
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Use pin lock. Solved for me.
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jprosek said:
Uhh I had an unlock pattern set and the phone pocket dialed the police twice while I was at work cause it came on... did this work for u? I'm still looking for a fix for this lol
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Okay I just realised that there is an emergency call button on the screen when you have either pin, password or pattern unlock set. If you just have swipe, there is no emergency call button. Maybe this will help?

Hey guys, how do i take a screenshot on this device?
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zounduser said:
Hey guys, how do i take a screenshot on this device?
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Volume down + power key

Cartier21 said:
Volume down + power key
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Awesome my man, thank u.
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Volume down and power button at the time and hold them.
I tried to post a picture but since xda changed their style, it says I do not have permission to post in this forum...and that's after posting in others...
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Sooo my g pro comes this saturday and i was wondering if there were any tips or tricks you guys had?