My wife has been complaining that she hangs up on people in the middle of a call.
She thinks she hangs up with her cheek, but I don't know.
Has anyone experienced this?
Thanks in advance
No I haven't but it seems like her ROM doesn't support the proximity sensor or is broken and is needing a repair or replacement .
Odin it to stock if it isnt already and see if she still encounter this if she does take it to sprint and present them with the problem if you have tep
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My wife had the same problem forever, its just because she isn't placing the phone correctly to her ear. and or is moving the phone so the prox sensor turns the screen on and then her cheek hangs the phone up.
That's happened to me before and so has after the call is over I see that all my radios are on and the notification shade is showing. The proximity sensor was deactivated and the screen turned on during a call. My cheek start pressing all sorts of buttons while I was moving about during a call.
Biggoron said:
No I haven't but it seems like her ROM doesn't support the proximity sensor or is broken and is needing a repair or replacement .
Odin it to stock if it isnt already and see if she still encounter this if she does take it to sprint and present them with the problem if you have tep
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juanaraya92679 said:
My wife had the same problem forever, its just because she isn't placing the phone correctly to her ear. and or is moving the phone so the prox sensor turns the screen on and then her cheek hangs the phone up.
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LOL "Hi honey, my smart friends at XDA say that you don't know how to hold a phone and it's your fault...What did you say honey?... I can't play with them anymore. AWWW!" (just kidding)
I'll have to come up with a sensitive way to deal with how she holds the phone.
Thanks for all your input guys, I appreciate it.
My gf hs the same problem. I have posted a thread about this in the past requesting the slide to answer thing ported to the in call screen so you would need to slide to hang up. It would protect agains proximity sensor failure.
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I also have noted the issue. I was thinking it might be a sensor calibration issue.
It has been noted on every version of the ROMs I have tried.
Just explain to her that she gives off such a glow that it makes the sensor think it is away from her face in the bright sunshine and she needs to suppress her glow when on the phone.
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A slide lock to end a call would fix this forever!!!
Does anyone know how to do this?
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xopher.hunter said:
A slide lock to end a call would fix this forever!!!
Does anyone know how to do this?
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This happens to my wife all the time and when she gets rolling, she might go on for five minutes until she realizes the other person isn't there anymore. Sometimes I'll purposely not call her back for a few minutes and say, "sorry sweets, you hung up on me again. The last thing I heard was blah blah" and she'll respond, "seriously?! I said a lot then after I lost you" and I'll just chuckle to myself...
Best part is, she won't want to repeat everything again so she'll give me the condensed version.
And yes, a slide to hang up mod would be FANTASTIC...I think.
Tell her to have smaller cheeks. (don't actually say that she'll F you up)
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This happens to my wife all the time and when she gets rolling, she might go on for five minutes until she realizes the other person isn't there anymore. Sometimes I'll purposely not call her back for a few minutes and say, "sorry sweets, you hung up on me again. The last thing I heard was blah blah" and she'll respond, "seriously?! I said a lot then after I lost you" and I'll just chuckle to myself...
Best part is, she won't want to repeat everything again so she'll give me the condensed version.
And yes, a slide to hang up mod would be FANTASTIC...I think.
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LOL. I just hate to be in same the room when my gf accidentally hangs up on an important phone call.
I hope a dev sees this and helps us make a slide to hangup mod.
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I never had this issue until I jumped to GB. Now it is a real pain. I have to watch for the screen to see if it goes out or comes on while I am talking. Is there a way to calibrate the prox sensor? I kind of figured I would have to live with it, much like the fact that I cannot adjust call volume if the screen is off.
Since going to GB I have had a couple of hang ups, but I think most have been when I am holding the phone with my shoulder and it moves around on my face.
A bigger problem I have had is I will be on the phone with someone and get an incoming call. When I move the phone from my face to see who is calling it will switch over to the new call with out me doing anything!
I would put the phone back to my face to continue talking and would now be on the line with the new caller.
Anyways I am on Clean GB and my wife is GB stock and it has done it to both of us!
I've had this problem on CM9... forgot to check whether it is a Rom glitch or a broken sensor (need to flash to a TW rom)
Zeinzu said:
Tell her to have smaller cheeks. (don't actually say that she'll F you up)
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You stole my idea. lol
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I hope a dev sees this and helps us make a slide to hangup mod.
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I know what needs to be done, but don't know how to do it. It'd be phone.apk edits, and a bunch of them lol
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I know what needs to be done, but don't know how to do it. It'd be phone.apk edits, and a bunch of them lol
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Hopefully it can be more easily implemented on cm7/9's phone.apk
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She's lying! I told her to say that so we could get back to her planting tulips in my secret garden!
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I have TEP.
Here's my problem.
I have an Epic that, on multiple ROMs (SyndicateROM Frozen, CleanGB MTD, and even stock at EC05, EI22, and EL30), sometimes enters a state where the capacitive buttons (menu, home, etc.) stop responding. They flash when you touch them, but I get no haptic feedback or response from the phone's OS. I have to slide open the keyboard and use the hard buttons (which DO work). Also, the capacitive touchscreen works perfectly.
I've owned the phone for over a year, and this just started happening.
My guess is that it's a hardware problem and that there's something wrong with the capacitive button controller or related circuitry.
But how in the heck do I prove this to Sprint?!?!?
I wiped it back to EB13 and took it OTA up to EI22. I verified I was still getting the button lock.
I took it in, but they couldn't reproduce the lockup. They calibrated the touchscreen for me and rewiped it. I took it home and was still seeing the problem.
What do I do next?
If the phone isn't malfunctioning while I'm at the store, how am I going to get them to replace any part of the phone?
gawd where's a camcorder when you need one LOL I'm not entirely sure but id say hang around a tech store for a while and wait for it to happen and then run and be like " LOOK LOOK ITS DOING IT ITS DOING IT!" In all seriousness make sure you can reproduce it or video tape it
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gawd where's a camcorder when you need one LOL I'm not entirely sure but id say hang around a tech store for a while and wait for it to happen and then run and be like " LOOK LOOK ITS DOING IT ITS DOING IT!" In all seriousness make sure you can reproduce it or video tape it
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Great idea. That definitely gets a thumbs-up! I'll just walk around with my camera in my pocket.
I realize that this may take a few trips to the store, but at least I can show evidence on my schedule.
Biggoron said:
" LOOK LOOK ITS DOING IT ITS DOING IT!"
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Too funny!!!
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Apparently, things went easier than I thought.
I started getting reboots on the phone today (EL30 trouble?). I took it in, and they wiped it. I picked it up after work and sat in my car for a few minutes. The phone rebooted. I took it back in, and they ordered a replacement.
EDIT: And not once did they need to see my video. The whole repair setup was very smooth. I was impressed!
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Apparently, things went easier than I thought.
I started getting reboots on the phone today (EL30 trouble?). I took it in, and they wiped it. I picked it up after work and sat in my car for a few minutes. The phone rebooted. I took it back in, and they ordered a replacement.
EDIT: And not once did they need to see my video. The whole repair setup was very smooth. I was impressed!
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Good that means you have very cool tech reps where you live. Glad to hear you got a replacement
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Hello all, I've been having this issue with my camera making a buzzing sound when I try to record videos. Granted, it does not happen all the time, but it does happen and it's annoying. Wondering if anyone else has the issue, is this a software issue, or is it just my phone and I need a replacement??
I did notice this start after I began to install the Stock Rooted ICS Leaked OSs. I'm currently running FD24 Stock Rooted. Thank you guys in advance for your help and advice.
I actually came on to ask the same question. Just buzzed when trying to snap a picture with flash on. I'm running the new AOKP build 34. Sounds like the from is causing the camera to overwork?
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Try shaking it when it's buzzing. Let me know if it stops.
Had this same issue before with my wifes.
Well 25 pics snapped with flash and 3 video records with no buzz. If I were to shake to stop does that mean a loose part or something of the sort?
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No, it's just the camera focusing. Sometimes when it buzzes you'll notice the everything is very out of focus. The camera lens actually moves when focusing and that buzzing noise is the lens at it's max (+/-) and still trying to move. Not sure why shaking it makes it stop but it does. Seems to be self correcting also. After a while it stops occurring.
Makes sense. The pics I snapped at the time weren't very focused either. I appreciate the info.
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myne does not buzz but makes a noticable sound seemingly stemming from the actual lens its self everytime i open the camera app , which has just started recently , i am fearing a hardware failure , anyone else ever hear this noise when the opening the camera app?
Any description of the noise? The one we're talking about stems from the same place too.
carnivalrejectq said:
myne does not buzz but makes a noticable sound seemingly stemming from the actual lens its self everytime i open the camera app , which has just started recently , i am fearing a hardware failure , anyone else ever hear this noise when the opening the camera app?
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Sounds like the same issue if its also coming from the lens to me so my guess is just that.
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KCRic said:
Try shaking it when it's buzzing. Let me know if it stops.
Had this same issue before with my wifes.
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Thank you for all your replies, glad I'm not the only one with this issue... I have been shaking and tapping the phone to make it stop when it has happened. Just very annoying when you are video recording and it happens. It's never happened while taking pictures. I thought it might be hardware related and there might a fix or solution besides shaking...
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I actually came on to ask the same question. Just buzzed when trying to snap a picture with flash on. I'm running the new AOKP build 34. Sounds like the from is causing the camera to overwork?
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TRS, not sure if the reason is the camera being overworked. It seems to me that it's more of a hardware issue. When the buzzing does occur I can hear and feel it towards the center of the phone, not near the lens.
I am not sure if mine was from the center or lens since it was only for a second. I assumed the lens issue was right. Doing research I have only found one other case and reason was not given. Sounds like the answer is lens or hardware. Hrm
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Yeah i cant feel an actual buzz or vibration and it only occures for like 1 second to 2 when the camera first starts , and has dissapeared all together on Mijhz new AKOP ICS rom.
Mine makes the same buzzing sound and shaking it does help but I can hear something rattle in the lense so my guess is something has come loose that causes the buzzing.
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I buzzed twice last night and it happened on opening the camera then switching to video camera. It was in fact the lens and shaking did fix it. Looks like hardware and I might just have to figure out how to reset my binary count seeing as it is at 22 lol. Anyone know of a way to do so?
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The Real Sitek said:
I buzzed twice last night and it happened on opening the camera then switching to video camera. It was in fact the lens and shaking did fix it. Looks like hardware and I might just have to figure out how to reset my binary count seeing as it is at 22 lol. Anyone know of a way to do so?
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If you're on ICS just use the Triangle away app then flash back to a completely stock EL29 rom.
If you're just going to trade it in with Sprint for another one then don't worry if it bricks it in the process. Sad part is that there's really on indication if this buzzing is just a fluke event or if it's actually a sign of hardware failure.
KCRic said:
If you're on ICS just use the Triangle away app then flash back to a completely stock EL29 rom.
If you're just going to trade it in with Sprint for another one then don't worry if it bricks it in the process. Sad part is that there's really on indication if this buzzing is just a fluke event or if it's actually a sign of hardware failure.
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There has to be some sort reason or cause, whether it's a hardware or software issue, that is causing our cameras to buzz and hum when we open the app or switch from video to stills in the app... Just looking for an answer so that if it's hardware, then I'd go get a replacement... Thank you.
If anyone is still paying attention to this thread I am guessing it is hardware. It now buzzes for me every time I open the camera. If I click the screen and it catches a focus it stops. My reason for commingle back for an update is I jumped over to CWM9A5 and now it buzzes continuously when I run the torch. Since I can now do it on command I think I am going to order me a jig and reset my BC and flash complete stock and take it in to show Sprint!
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If anyone is still paying attention to this thread I am guessing it is hardware. It now buzzes for me every time I open the camera. If I click the screen and it catches a focus it stops. My reason for commingle back for an update is I jumped over to CWM9A5 and now it buzzes continuously when I run the torch. Since I can now do it on command I think I am going to order me a jig and reset my BC and flash complete stock and take it in to show Sprint!
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you dont need a jig just download triangle away from the market, it will reset your flash counter and remove the yellow triangle
I'm also having this on my phone. It honestly started after my first ics rom and continued on every build so idk if it's ics related. Once my camera focus it stops but I can get it to do it again by repeatedly tapping on different parts of the screen till the lens has a hard time focusing. I'm assuming the camera is struggling to focus which is the cause of this.
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So I acquired a ET4G the other day from a friend who had dropped it in some water. He did an insurance claim so he has his new one and gave me this one to play with. Everything works fine except the mic and the notification light was stuck on. This is more of a curiosity project than anything else.
I completely disassembled and cleaned the circuit board and contacts. Now the notification light works properly and the mic works when recording video.
There is no mic in skype, calls, searching, anything except video recording that I've tested so far.
Sooo, Does video recording use a separate mic , if not does anyone have any ideas? It's running CM9 right now but shouldn't make a difference.
To my knowledge its the same mic. I would try using odin to flash the el26 kernel with cwm5 by acs. Then using that to flash an el29 build rom. Such as calkulin 3.0. Just to make sure whatever your friend had on there is stock of latest release. That wat if there is problems you know for sure its not software related.
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Alright, Went back to stock, flashed Calk 3.0 still no good.
So I don't believe that it is a software issue. I can fully accept that it is fried, water and electronics just don't mix. I just don't understand it working for video recording but nothing else.
I think the are three mics on the board, I'd guess the main one at the bottom for calls is shot. It's possible it could be replaced if you can get it off, then with some smd paste and a heat gun you could put a new one on.
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Interesting, I wasn't aware of this. Far too much work for a phone that cant be hooked up anyways. Although it would be kind of fun to see if I could swap Mics.
destriut said:
He did an insurance claim so he has his new one and gave me this one to play with.
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I don't get it... how'd he get to keep the 'broken' phone?
Sprint definatley took mine..
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Mike check one two one two.. Lol sorry had too.
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E4GTL33T said:
I don't get it... how'd he get to keep the 'broken' phone?
Sprint definatley took mine..
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I believe he said that he lost it, they asked him if he wanted to GPS track it and he said no. Paid the deductible and they mailed him a new one. That's why I am not to worried about fixing it, has a bad ESN anyways.
Is the rattle sound I hear near the camera housing on my S3 normal? Everything seems to be working fine. Just making sure and asking here since this is the only place where I can get real answers.
Thank you all,
AJ
That doesn't sound normal to me... there is no noticeable rattle on either of the Galaxy S III's I have access to. How long have you had the phone for?
kennkcna said:
That doesn't sound normal to me... there is no noticeable rattle on either of the Galaxy S III's I have access to. How long have you had the phone for?
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about 5 months. My old S2 had it too. Someone told me a long time ago that it was the Auto Focus and that it was normal on it.
On my moto photon the lens rattles. If you start the camera app it stops.
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So this would be considered normal then? I'm hoping so LOL.
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about 5 months. My old S2 had it too. Someone told me a long time ago that it was the Auto Focus and that it was normal on it.
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I just double checked, my old Galaxy S II LTE (aka Skyrocket) has a noticeable rattle when you shake it but I'm not hearing it on the S III (perhaps it's more subdued?). A quick Google search however shows that several other people have experienced the same thing and the general consensus seems to be that it's nothing to worry over.
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I just double checked, my old Galaxy S II LTE (aka Skyrocket) has a noticeable rattle when you shake it but I'm not hearing it on the S III (perhaps it's more subdued?). A quick Google search however shows that several other people have experienced the same thing and the general consensus seems to be that it's nothing to worry over.
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Yeah I just finished looking too. Thanks all
AJ
Try dropping it a few times see if the rattle will stop
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So it comes and goes now. Checked some of my buddies phones and there's don't do it but the att stores s3's all do it. So frustrating. LOL
This plus I can't upgrade to Jellybean because it kills data connection to my phone and battery drain!!
AHHHH
AJ
Send it in if ur not happy,, dosens samsung give u a year manufacturer warranty?
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I just shook my phone and heard the power button rattling back and forth. Put you finger on it and it stops.
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Hey guys so I'm having an issue with a phone, it used to happen once in a blue moon, but now it's happening all the time to the point the phone is almost unusable. It acts as if menu keys are being pressed, when I'm not even touching the phone! This video is a great example, someone has to have seen this. What's the fix?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JdsrgVJM9k
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Hey guys so I'm having an issue with a phone, it used to happen once in a blue moon, but now it's happening all the time to the point the phone is almost unusable. It acts as if menu keys are being pressed, when I'm not even touching the phone! This video is a great example, someone has to have seen this. What's the fix?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JdsrgVJM9k
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From what I've read it happens in low signal areas. Here's a thread that may be helpful.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23032612
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There is a way to disable the menu key and use the search key as menu. It's somewhere in the general forums buried somewhere.
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Dypraxxx said:
There is a way to disable the menu key and use the search key as menu. It's somewhere in the general forums buried somewhere.
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Yes here it is
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39466458
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Oh you guys are awesome.. big thanks for suggesting it, and then finding it
Dypraxxx said:
There is a way to disable the menu key and use the search key as menu. It's somewhere in the general forums buried somewhere.
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I used that fix for a while, but over time, the problem actually gets worse and the search key will start phantom pressing, too. If you're one of the unlucky E4GT owners who have this problem, eventually ALL the capacitive buttons start randomly phantom pressing. Just a heads up from experience.
I suggest running a custom ROM with a Navbar (softkeys) you can enable, and then disable all the hardware buttons.
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I used that fix for a while, but over time, the problem actually gets worse and the search key will start phantom pressing, too. If you're one of the unlucky E4GT owners who have this problem, eventually ALL the capacitive buttons start randomly phantom pressing. Just a heads up from experience.
I suggest running a custom ROM with a Navbar (softkeys) you can enable, and then disable all the hardware buttons.
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No need for a custom ROM. I have a tutorial for any rooted TW JB build using multiple ways to get it done.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201012
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This is how I fixed my fantom menu button, maybe not a good idea but I was tired no to be able to use my phone, so far no problems at all, I opened my phone and placed a piece of magnet sticker on top of a connector that goes to the bottom of the phone, the the piece of magnet is from a business card that I had on the front of my refrigerator so I cut a little piece of it and put it on top of the connector with the plastic side to the connector to make sure not to touch anything, here are some pictures of what i did, if you want to do it (it is on you) , I am just giving my results so far 3 weeks with no problems.
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This is how I fixed my fantom menu button, maybe not a good idea but I was tired no to be able to use my phone, so far no problems at all, I opened my phone and placed a piece of magnet sticker on top of a connector that goes to the bottom of the phone, the the piece of magnet is from a business card that I had on the front of my refrigerator so I cut a little piece of it and put it on top of the connector with the plastic side to the connector to make sure not to touch anything, here are some pictures of what i did, if you want to do it (it is on you) , I am just giving my results so far 3 weeks with no problems.
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I'm not experiencing the issue but for the record, does it affect the button presses in any way after placing the magnetic piece there? Does all 4 of the hardware keys work without any hiccups?
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Everything works normal, just like new, I did removed the magnet and the menu bottom gets crazy so I did place it back and works like it should. I know it is no something that people should do but I did not care about my phone anymore.
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I can also back you up that this works!!!! Thanks sooo much works sooo much better!! Never woulda thought of it on my own. But did you notice any kind of signal issues after you did this
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1 month and no fantom menu, signal is normal.
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still going?
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1 month and no fantom menu, signal is normal.
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How is this working out still? I was contemplating doing it with a piece of rf shielding but that would've short circuited everything:laugh: That is totally genius on your part!
I loaded a custom ROM on mines and went back to EL26 modem (check my latest post to see the logic behind it)
If this works it's good for those who don't want to go the route I did :good:
I can say my problem with the Ghost menu is completely gone, and I totally forgot I had it.
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I can say my problem with the Ghost menu is completely gone, and I totally forgot I had it.
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Ok, I added your solution to my post and thanked you. I hope more people will benefit from your findings :good:
jc.m said:
This is how I fixed my fantom menu button, maybe not a good idea but I was tired no to be able to use my phone, so far no problems at all, I opened my phone and placed a piece of magnet sticker on top of a connector that goes to the bottom of the phone, the the piece of magnet is from a business card that I had on the front of my refrigerator so I cut a little piece of it and put it on top of the connector with the plastic side to the connector to make sure not to touch anything, here are some pictures of what i did, if you want to do it (it is on you) , I am just giving my results so far 3 weeks with no problems.
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Can you confirm that this fix is still working?? There is a guy on Youtube that does a similar fix but he removes the motherboard and sandwiches in some aluminum foil where you have the magnet on this side. I like your fix a lot more since it is obviously a lot easier. Please let us know if this fix is still working. Thanks!
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Can you confirm that this fix is still working?? There is a guy on Youtube that does a similar fix but he removes the motherboard and sandwiches in some aluminum foil where you have the magnet on this side. I like your fix a lot more since it is obviously a lot easier. Please let us know if this fix is still working. Thanks!
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I cannot. I believe the symptoms manifests in low signal environments, with the mobile network running. Turn off mobile data to test.
Some swear by it, but I lack the knowledge to validate it, as I am not an electrical engineer.
Much of this comes down to your tolerance for pain. I just bought the Note 3 due to this exact issue. Others have returned their phones because of it. Some replacements end up with this same problem, or busted power buttons.
If you have the desire to keep your phone and the ability to try the fix, then back up everything on it, and execute the procedure; or find someone who can.
Other options are turning off mobile networks whenever possible, trying to get a replacement, or...
Get another phone. The used marketplace is teaming with good deals on S3s, use an upgrade, get a granny phone. You have choice.
I hope that some of this is helpful.
Good luck!
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The only REAL fix that I was able to get is sending it back to Sammy and they replaced the PBA(motherboard). This is after sending it back to them two other times and they replaced the LCD screen and mini-jack. I just got it back and gave it to my wife when I got the S3, and immediately she said that in 3g areas it did the phantom menu. After calling and telling them two returns is unacceptable, they expedited the repair, fixed the RIGHT thing this time, and in over a month, there's been zero issues. Not sure if this is an option for anyone as you may be out of warranty, just passing on what finally worked for me. Good luck.
I have had this issue, non-stop, for the past year. It has gotten worse so I contacted samsung and sent my D710 to them to have it repaired.
They replaced the screen, sent it back but immediately (while trying to activate with Sprint) my phone began the phantom menu button. Not only the menu, but I also get phantom search & back key presses. I sent the phone back to samsung, again, and this time they replaced the PBA and still, i have the phantom issue. I called samsung but wont send the phone back a 3rd time. So I visit the sprint store after finding these threads, and the sprint tech replaces my screen again (free of charge) and before I even start my car to leave the parking lot... phantom key presses all over again.
I am convinced there is no fix for this, other than a hardware hack. I tried the magnet trick you guys speak of, but it did not change a single thing. I can trigger the phantom key press by simply sending (or receiving) a text message. It makes it near impossible to have a text-conversation with anybody.
My last resort is to sell the phone on ebay or craigslist to some unsuspecting fool, and replace it with a HTC or some other brand who actually understand RF interference and how stupid it would be to place the 3G antenna anywhere near such a sensitive chip.
Jared King said:
I can also back you up that this works!!!! Thanks sooo much works sooo much better!! Never woulda thought of it on my own. But did you notice any kind of signal issues after you did this
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So Jared is your "fix" still working???