Galaxy Nexus Power Button Feedback - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Hey folks,
I got a new nexus (amazingly brilliant device). One thing that annoys me though is the feedback given back by the power button. Is it too soft? (Compare it with the volume rockers if you must). It could just be my device..

Most have reported it is softer. Including me.
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It's a Samsung thing more than anything. I also don't like the way they handle vibrations on their handsets.

yeah, the power button's feedback is so weak...
i thought there was something wrong with it. hope it doesn't get worse as time goes on... =/

cjeremy said:
yeah, the power button's feedback is so weak...
i thought there was something wrong with it. hope it doesn't get worse as time goes on... =/
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They might have done it differently because it gets used a lot. Maybe it's actually tougher.
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Mine faces the same issue. Especially when you put a full cover on the device, it's almost impossible to feel the button when pushing it.

I thought I was the only one feeling this. It is indeed soft compared to the volume rockers and the previous Nexus S. Hopefully it does mean stronger as the "spring" tension is softer.

thephantom said:
I thought I was the only one feeling this. It is indeed soft compared to the volume rockers and the previous Nexus S. Hopefully it does mean stronger as the "spring" tension is softer.
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Can anyone report having issues over time with the power button? I just got a Gnex and the power button is soft and feel more flush with the phone then the volume rocker.

All the phones are the same.. Mine its soft too but i dont mind its just the way it is thats it
I like mine this way.. You use power too much so that way your finger wont Hurt xD
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jeffreynothing43 said:
Can anyone report having issues over time with the power button? I just got a Gnex and the power button is soft and feel more flush with the phone then the volume rocker.
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After several months of use and abuse, the tension stayed that way. Didn't become softer so I never considered it as a problem
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Why put the powerbutton the other side of the volume

This is crazyyyy! Why did they put the power button on the other side of the volume button? I'm finding myself constantly turning the volume down when i try and turn the screen of because your hand naturally positions your fingers there to get some leverage!
Would have been much better along the top edge IMO
Agree should have put it on top like the nexus one and desire
The phone is too long to have the power button on top. It's also too thin at the top to have a button there, but the power button location is mostly because of the phone's size.
I did this once now I dint its all about how you hold the phone and now I don't press any volume keys when hitting the power button
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You'll get used to it. It's not better or worse than a button on the top, just different, especially when you come from another phone. Give it a week or two and this becomes a none-issue.
As said above
This had been standard design for Samsung Android phones since the GS1
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gokpog said:
You'll get used to it. It's not better or worse than a button on the top, just different, especially when you come from another phone. Give it a week or two and this becomes a none-issue.
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Was a none issue on like day one for me
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Why not?
The Nexus S has the same position
So, I am happy hehehe ...
liltbrockie said:
This is crazyyyy! Why did they put the power button on the other side of the volume button? I'm finding myself constantly turning the volume down when i try and turn the screen of because your hand naturally positions your fingers there to get some leverage!
Would have been much better along the top edge IMO
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liltbrockie said:
This is crazyyyy! Why did they put the power button on the other side of the volume button? I'm finding myself constantly turning the volume down when i try and turn the screen of because your hand naturally positions your fingers there to get some leverage!
Would have been much better along the top edge IMO
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I have to agree that the current location is plain stupid.
The number of times I've hit it when either using the volume buttons or holding my phone playing a game is too many to count over the last week.
Poor industrial design that one.
lol coming from an iphone , this is really the only thing that bothers me.
I actually prefer it to the unthought out position that HTC choose for their massive smartphones ... you'll get used to it and you'll love it
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liltbrockie said:
This is crazyyyy! Why did they put the power button on the other side of the volume button? I'm finding myself constantly turning the volume down when i try and turn the screen of because your hand naturally positions your fingers there to get some leverage!
Would have been much better along the top edge IMO
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Who/what is crazy here?? Come on, grow up! Life is full of changes and opportunities. If you're this upset about a powerbutton on a different place than you are used to, then go live in a cave and don't move.
aimetti said:
lol coming from an iphone , this is really the only thing that bothers me.
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yeah i still go for the home button like on my iPhone, but i've only had my Nexus 4 days..
I like the power button being on the side much better. Especially for these bigger devices. It would be awkward to unlock with one hand if it was on top. I don't know maybe I'm a bit biased because I have owned the gs1 and gs2. Either way I have never had an issue with the button placement before.
I like it where it is, on the side. Previously I have had some HTC phones, so I've experienced both. In my opinion, it's way easier and faster to turn the screen on/off. And I've never had a problem with it.
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I like it where it is, on the side. Previously I have had some HTC phones, so I've experienced both. In my opinion, it's way easier and faster to turn the screen on/off. And I've never had a problem with it.
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Same with me. I've also had 2 previous HTC devices, but I prefer the power button on the side now.
The thing that really tripped me up is the volume being on the opposite side. That messed me up more than the power button location.
Just a guess, but I'm guessing it has something to do with the screenshot feature. Having buttons on the opposite sides allows you to just squeeze the phone in the position you're probably already holding it in.
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Just a guess, but I'm guessing it has something to do with the screenshot feature. Having buttons on the opposite sides allows you to just squeeze the phone in the position you're probably already holding it in.
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The screenshot feature came long after the side button placement on phones. The button combination for it was likely created for the reason you said though. Well that and they're pretty limited in what combinations they can do when there aren't many buttons.

Loose Volume Rocker

Does anybody else have an incredibly loose volume rocker? Mine is extremely loose and shakes whenever I move the phone. Its is annoying to say the least.
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michaelearth said:
Does anybody else have an incredibly loose volume rocker? Mine is extremely loose and shakes whenever I move the phone. Its is annoying to say the least.
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Mine is insanely solid. Idk how.
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Mine was loose and made noise until it went through a day of use. Now is solid as if it wasn't snapped into place all the way.
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Mines loose. I can tap on it and hear it buzz a little. Power button is the same way. Once my finger grim builds up, this should go away. Its not loose loose, but not super tight. Could be tighter.
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Mine is loose and it rattles around when I type. I am going to try and get a replacement handset for a line in my screen and I hope I get a more solid rocker.
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If it is rattling by just moving the phone and not physically touching the buttons then the unit is definitely defective.
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Solid as a rock
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I've heard that the LTE ones seem to have the loose rockers, while the GSM ones are solid. Has anyone else's broken outside that correlation?
Mine's loose. If I shake the phone I can hear it rattling, which is mildly annoying. I'm not sure if Verizon would accept that as a reason to exchange it (I've already had one return for a buzzing earpiece speaker). It's just one of those things that I'm not sure if I'll learn to ignore or let drive me insane.
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I've heard that the LTE ones seem to have the loose rockers, while the GSM ones are solid. Has anyone else's broken outside that correlation?
Mine's loose. If I shake the phone I can hear it rattling, which is mildly annoying. I'm not sure if Verizon would accept that as a reason to exchange it (I've already had one return for a buzzing earpiece speaker). It's just one of those things that I'm not sure if I'll learn to ignore or let drive me insane.
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I've got the GN LTE and got the loose volume rocker. Maybe you're on to something regarding it being a LTE specific issue. I'm doing an exchange through LetsTalk (may take a couple weeks since they are backordered) so I'm hoping the second batch of Nexi will not have this issue.
If not, an alternative solution is just to get a case (like the Diztronic TPU case) that completely covers the volume rocker.
i got the LTE nexus, volume rocker is loose. Drives me ****ing bonkers. i slapped on a case thinking it would help.. NOPE
I have the LTE and my volume rocker is loose as well.
I was concerned, so I went into the Verizon store to attempt a replacement. The salesperson returned with four brand new boxes, we took them all out, and they all had the same problem.
It annoys me as well. I almost considered changing to the Rezound because of these shockingly poor made buttons
I'm starting to consider taking the phone apart, ruining my warranty, and supergluing the damned thing down. It's maddening.
mine were really easy to push but now they seem a lot more solid like the power button. maybe breaking them in does help? i don't know. mine is gsm version.
I just got mine today (CDMA version) and the buttons are not loose on mine. My Bionic had loose buttons but the buttons on my Nexus are solid.
Went to my local verizon store to see if I could make an exchange, and I didn't even get passed the sign-in rep. As soon as I mentioned the rattling noise, another rep came over and said that all of the phones are doing it. He claimed that a tech told him it was the SIM card holder, but I corrected him and said it was the volume rocker. He shook my phone and then the display model and agreed, but wouldn't do an exchange. I'm gonna give a different store a try tomorrow and see if my luck's any better.
my 2nd galaxy s had loose volume rocker and my galaxy s2 also has loose volume rocker...My 1st galaxy s had a nice stiff no rattle rocker.
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The rocker on my LTE nexus is rock solid. I highly recommend you take it back and get the phone replaced.
It can get worse with time. My Droid X developed a broken button after six months. I figure if you replace the phone now, your chance of getting a refurb is pretty low.
Damn that's a bummer. My GSM nexus has super solid volume rocker. Must be related to the increased thickness and some assembly defect perhaps?
100% Solid buttons on my Maguro.
I wish I could lock the volume so it won't turn up or down, I hit that mofo so much turning the phone off and on.
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Power Button (Sprint 32GB PB)

Anyone here feel that the power button should be a bit less flush with the bezel (like the volume rocker). I'm having a hard time getting accustomed to it as I cannot feel for it as well. I know that once my Slim Case arrives, it should help with this as I'll be able to feel the cutout from it. However, I'm trying to decide whether I should exchange it while I'm in the 14-day window. What do you guys think?
I tried calling Sprint and having it exchanged over the phone, but they're making me go to a local store and have it noted as defective before they do it. I don't want to seem paranoid to the Sprint rep when I bring it in and complain about this. =/
Heck no. The only minor complain I have with my SGS3 is that I occasionally hit the volume rocker or power button by accident when holding the phone. I would prefer if they were recessed a bit or, at best, flush with the surface.
Want to exchange devices then?!
I thought mine had a defect because the power button is hard to press sometimes. lol!
Glad it's not just me.
Ascertion said:
I thought mine had a defect because the power button is hard to press sometimes. lol!
Glad it's not just me.
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Are you exchanging it?
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akarol said:
Are you exchanging it?
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Nah, it's minor. lol
Sleestax said:
Heck no. The only minor complain I have with my SGS3 is that I occasionally hit the volume rocker or power button by accident when holding the phone. I would prefer if they were recessed a bit or, at best, flush with the surface.
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Totally agree. Sometimes ill feel my phone vibrate while I'm holding it thinking I have a text or something when in actuality I unknowingly held the volume down. I'm hoping once I get my thin case this won't be an issue.
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"rattle" when the phone taps something...

Let me pre qualify this by stating that I have never dropped or hit my phone on anything hard. I'm meticulously careful with it.
When I gently tap the phone, I hear a "rattle" inside, near the top/camera area where...if I shake it, I swear it sounds like something is loose inside.
Everything works perfectly, camera works fine, no issues to report on this amazing phone.
Anyone have this same behavior? Any ideas?
Thanks!
Mine has a slight rattle. So did my lgog. I believe what you are hearing is the volume buttons.
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mws1986 said:
Mine has a slight rattle. So did my lgog. I believe what you are hearing is the volume buttons.
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I have had that rattle too. I just did a very scientific test after you mentioned the volume buttons: I took it out of my tpu case, and shook it so I could hear the rattle. Then, I place a finger on each of the buttons and noticed the rattle went away after touching the power button. So, I think in my case, the power button was the culprit.
Thanks for the suggestion of the volume buttons! I, like the OP, had thought something was loose inside the camera housing or something, but if it's just the button, I'm not too concerned.
I took mine out my case and I don't have a rattle if I shake it..I even made sure not to be touching the volume buttons and still no rattle.
Guys it's the Volume buttons. It happens on all new phones that use plastic housing for the volume buttons. Goes all the way back to the Samsung Infuse, GS2, GS3, LGOG and LGOG Pro. If you can find hard-rubber ones it will go away and never come back.
No rattle here ? ?
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mws1986 said:
Mine has a slight rattle. So did my lgog. I believe what you are hearing is the volume buttons.
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Wow, just saved me from returning my unit to ATT. I held the buttons then did my "shake test" again. No more rattle!
thanks for the heads up

Nexus 5X - Weak/Mushy/Soft Power and Volume Buttons

Hello all. 3 days ago, i got an Nexus 5x to replace my 5. I love the phone, and for the price I think I've made the right choice. The only thing that is bothering me is that somethimes, my Power/Volume buttons are weak/mushy and I only can say that I clicked them because the screen turns on/off or the volume changes.
My question is if this behaviour is normal, or my equipment is with some kind of problem. How is yours?
Thanks!!
Op3a said:
Hello all. 3 days ago, i got an Nexus 5x to replace my 5. I love the phone, and for the price I think I've made the right choice. The only thing that is bothering me is that somethimes, my Power/Volume buttons are weak/mushy and I only can say that I clicked them because the screen turns on/off or the volume changes.
My question is if this behaviour is normal, or my equipment is with some kind of problem. How is yours?
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I've had access to a few Nexus 5x. Some have mushy buttons, some don't. My current one has pretty good tactile click feedback. I found the power button has more incidents of being mushy than the volume +/-. I think in most cases it doesn't really make a difference and if you use the fingerprint scanner to turn on, it cuts down in half the number of uses the power button gets.
sfhub said:
I've had access to a few Nexus 5x. Some have mushy buttons, some don't. My current one has pretty good tactile click feedback. I found the power button has more incidents of being mushy than the volume +/-. I think in most cases it doesn't really make a difference and if you use the fingerprint scanner to turn on, it cuts down in half the number of uses the power button gets.
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So, in your opinion, it's not worthing send my nexus to RMA? If there is a high chance of the new one also have the mushy buttons, I would prefer staying with this. At least the only bad aspect of this nexus is the buttons (which are working just fine now)
Op3a said:
So, in your opinion, it's not worthing send my nexus to RMA? If there is a high chance of the new one also have the mushy buttons, I would prefer staying with this. At least the only bad aspect of this nexus is the buttons (which are working just fine now)
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I obviously don't have long term experience with the 5x buttons, but on the Nexus 7 2013 they also had some units with mushy buttons (as well as some with good tactile feedback). Despite thinking the mushy buttons would not be as good for longevity, they still work fine.
I can't say for sure in your case, but I probably wouldn't bother replacing unless you have some other problem you also wanted to address.
Then again, I'm not you and the power/volume button might be something you interact with every day and these minor annoyances can build up.
sfhub said:
I obviously don't have long term experience with the 5x buttons, but on the Nexus 7 2013 they also had some units with mushy buttons (as well as some with good tactile feedback). Despite thinking the mushy buttons would not be as good for longevity, they still work fine.
I can't say for sure in your case, but I probably wouldn't bother replacing unless you have some other problem you also wanted to address.
Then again, I'm not you and the power/volume button might be something you interact with every day and these minor annoyances can build up.
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Thanks sfhub. I will return it because i already have asked for it and because not only the buttons are mushy, but also the power button is too loose for my taste (the other 5X that I know have, at least, a firm power button). But if the newer unit come with the same mushy buttons, I probably will just accept it.
Thanks!

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