I recently bought a GSM international unlocked Samsung Galaxy Nexus. I bought this phone for pretty cheap because the volume button is missing (flex cable is still in there). I have searched all over amazon and eBay but I can't seem to find the actual button (I can only find the flex cable). Can someone please point me to where I can buy this button? Secondly the power button doesn't function properly. The person I bought it from told me this problem and showed it to me, but before I bought it I tried it and it turned on perfectly fine. I got home and tried restarting it but it no longer turns on (battery is charged). What can I do to fix this?
Thank you in advance.
Well I have access to globalpartsdirect.com and they have every part of Every phone....
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I wasn't able to find it on their website. The only part they have available for the nexus is the battery
Buy a whole housing.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Mi...ltDomain_0&hash=item3a7189abf1#ht_4644wt_1163
pretty cheap.
Awesome. Thanks! Any idea on the power button issue?
nexusnebula said:
Awesome. Thanks! Any idea on the power button issue?
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No idea! Lol, I have the same problem with my power button. In for answers!
Maybe after I replace the housing it will work.
I replaced the housing on the nexus but the power problem is still there. I removed the battery and put connected the phone to USB and it shows charging and then goes blank again after 10 seconds. When I put the battery in it does not turn on at all (the battery is charged). I have tried this with different batteries as I have 2 other galaxy nexus phones,but still no luck. Can anyone help? I'd really like to to get this working so I can get rid of my Sensation. The picture is taken without any battery in the phone.
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Sounds to me like it isn't getting the memo to turn on... maybe the power switch is bad or something. I haven't taken mine apart so I dunno but you might be able to try shorting some pins to mimic the switch and see if it works. Can't tell ya what or where though.
*brohoof*
So should I try replacing the power button flex cable?
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Well, it seem every phone I use in last 6 month getting this disease when you swipe or touch on screen and nothing happens, or when you press one key on keyboard and it inputs completely different character from opposite side of the screen...
Just now I had the same exact crap going on on Nitro!
I pressed and hold on back button on the gb keyboard and it was acting like I'm pressing random keys at 50 keys per second!
But before that I had trouble unlock the phone, since the slide off motion didn't register at all, the slider would move a few pixels and go back.
The weird fact is the most noticeable this occur when phone is plugged in and charging, unplug it and problem usually goes away or at least become manageable.
What the hell I'm doing to these phones that causing this? Actually this is the first phone where I f.k with the system files, all others I either used CWM or market, nothing else.
I have not had any touch screen issues with this phone other than its just a hair less sensitive compared to my captivate.
[email protected], are you a ghost? I have heard that sometimes phones will act strangely during use if you are a ghost. Something to do with spiritual electromagnitism. This would also explain why you are having compass issues!
Okay, so back to being serious. I've had the EXACT same issues you speak of when my phones (yes, this has happened to other phones too) were connected to 'dirty' power.
What I mean by 'dirty' is either a power supply that was very low quality or using a USB cable that the phone didn't like. Just recently my Nitro was acting erratically while I have it plugged into my computer. It shouldn't have been a problem because I was using a high quality, well shielded Blackberry branded cable (worked perfectly fine with my Nexus One), but as soon as I used the usb cable that came with the Nitro then everything worked correctly again.
Hope this helps!
i had that promblem today ... but nothing i did fixed it so i was able to pull the battery and do a dreded hard reset and its working as good as gold now
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i had that promblem today ... but nothing i did fixed it so i was able to pull the battery and do a dreded hard reset and its working as good as gold now
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Just got the same problem. Tried everything listed here to fix it. No luck.
Any other suggestions ?
I've found what Namuna said to be true. Also, I experienced this issue with my phone plugged into the power strip on the nightstand. Apparently there is a grounding issue in that power strip.
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I've found what Namuna said to be true. Also, I experienced this issue with my phone plugged into the power strip on the nightstand. Apparently there is a grounding issue in that power strip.
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Could be it. I use a power bar also. Plus I think I'm using a cable from a galaxy nexus now that I think about it.
Maybe I'll try to find an official lg cable.
Thanks again.
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khanfed said:
Could be it. I use a power bar also. Plus I think I'm using a cable from a galaxy nexus now that I think about it.
Maybe I'll try to find an official lg cable.
Thanks again.
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I haven't had a complete loss of touch responsiveness, but I have experienced the erratic behavior; but only when plugged in and only while charging in AC mode. I've noticed this a lot more since I dropped my phone with the charging cable attached... I can be in USB mode and the slightest touch will knock it off charge yet I have no touchscreen problems. Once, every now and then, I am lucky enough to get into fast charging AC mode; which is much more stable as far as touching and using while charging... but the screen is almost unusable due to the erratic touches. I turned on "show touches" in developer options and while in AC mode, it shows multiple touches in a horizontal line relative to where my finger is. It even affects my soft keys.
Happens with every charger I've tried; my original charger, both HTC chargers I have, and a charger I found a few weeks ago. I've experienced the problem in my house, multiple hotels, and a few other places; both with and without a power bar. Pretty much, what I'm saying, I'm sure I've been connected to a good grounded source of power, yet I still experienced those problems.
Out of curiosity... have any of you either replaced or had your digitizer replaced? I've replaced mine twice, and my problems began shortly after cracking the screen the 2nd time.
Well i tried the charger that came with my optimus g (using a power bar ) and it seems to work fine now.
One more thing i did was try it without my memory card for a bit. I don't know if that had anything to do with it also.
Anyways so far so good.
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My power button is getting weaker and weaker, I have to press in the middle and pretty hard for it to work. Even then sometimes it doesn't work.
Is it possible to replace the whole button and the circuits part itself? If so where can I find such parts?
Thanks!
While I haven't done it myself I believe it's possible, and fairly easy. Here is a video tutorial on disassembling the phone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sD6LRfJHSk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
As far as parts I've had pretty good luck finding parts for other phones off of ebay. Just an fyi, you're probably going to have to do a bit of soldering.
kvizz said:
My power button is getting weaker and weaker, I have to press in the middle and pretty hard for it to work. Even then sometimes it doesn't work.
Is it possible to replace the whole button and the circuits part itself? If so where can I find such parts?
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Your Gn should still be under warranty,just call Samsung and get it fixed for free, I had screen issues 2x and they sent me new phone both times, call Samsung not were ever u bought the phone ( trust me!! )
what about volume rocker button? mine can't work at all now and it's still in warranty.. but the problem is the button broken because I dropped my phone in the water.. can it be claim? somebody experienced it?
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Your Gn should still be under warranty,just call Samsung and get it fixed for free, I had screen issues 2x and they sent me new phone both times, call Samsung not were ever u bought the phone ( trust me!! )
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I'm in the US, I have the international white nexus.
if its an easy fix I'd rather do it myself. soldering? no thanks. I'll send Samsung an email and see what the say.
I was recently faced with a dead power button on my beloved Galaxy Nexus and was forced to repair it myself due to the fact that my phone wasn't covered by warranty here and Samsung was charging a butt load to do it themselves.
I went on iFixit and saw how easy it was to repair the phone and scoured the internet for parts.
The website I used for all the parts and tools seen in this video is https://www.tvc-mall.com/
You can get everything from there.
Sorry for the shoddy camera work and poor lighting (the video was shot by my friend using his Galaxy S3).
Also, I forgot to mention the reason why my power button looks different from everyone else's and I will do that in another video hopefully. If I never get around to it; here is the explanation.
I actually repaired the original power button by taking it apart. Let me tell you, it wasn't an easy task as it requires a delicate hand and a lot of patience.
What I did was, I used a razor blade to cut open the plastic tape covering the power button membrane. After that, I used some WD40 on a small ball of cotton and scrubbed both the membrane and the circuit out. Then I wrapped it back up with electrical tape and used it until I got the parts ordered in.
I hope this video serves its purpose and that all of you who faced this problem were able to fix it.
Here is the video:
Is the power button failure becoming common? I remember on my nexus one everybody used trackball wake and widgets to shut the screen off to prevent wear of the power button. I thankfully didn't experience any issues with my power button.
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Is the power button failure becoming common? I remember on my nexus one everybody used trackball wake and widgets to shut the screen off to prevent wear of the power button. I thankfully didn't experience any issues with my power button.
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Samsung's power button are not so good. My Nexus S failed 1 day after warranty, normal use.
I'm afraid my Galaxy nexus will fail too so i'm going to install that volume wake mod to save a little power button.
For what i read, it is a common issue with Nexus S, and Galaxys.
On My HTC HD2, it never failed (2yrs), iphone is OK(3yrs) , no problem on my Motorola Defy either (2yrs). only the Samsung had problems
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Is the power button failure becoming common? I remember on my nexus one everybody used trackball wake and widgets to shut the screen off to prevent wear of the power button. I thankfully didn't experience any issues with my power button.
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Seems to be pretty common. Failed on mine today (LTE purchased on launch day from Verizon)
Use PGM, never have to touch power button again
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Use PGM, never have to touch power button again
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This thing is amazing!
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Lesicnik1 said:
Use PGM, never have to touch power button again
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Works for wake fine. But with a totally dead/unresponsive power button I can only shut down via battery pull, and it reboots as soon as I reinstall battery. I have downloaded Quick Boot app and could use it to shut down, but if it works then I don't know how to turn device back on. Any ideas much appreciated. I've ordered a new power button flex cable and will probably attempt the replacement when it arrives if I can't find an acceptable solution.
I bought a replacement flex cable and attempted replacement on my Verizon LTE Gnex. Feedback below:
1) This video is an excellent aid. The instructions are clear, precise, and easy to follow. I was able to disassemble my phone without any problems following this.
2) The power button flex cable for the Verizon LTE version of the Gnex is not the same as the GSM (?) version in the video. It appears to be permanently attached. See photo below.
3) After I reassembled my phone, I took it to the local Verizon store to inquire about the cost of a replacement. I do not ever purchase insurance. I purchased my Gnex on launch day (mid December, 2011) so it is nearly 9 months old. Very nice customer sales associate told me that replacement would be shipped out for free since it's still covered under Samsung's warranty. Only thing I had to pay for was overnight shipping, $12. And yes, it's unlocked and rooted running CM10. But one can not turn it on.
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I bought a replacement flex cable and attempted replacement on my Verizon LTE Gnex. Feedback below:
1) This video is an excellent aid. The instructions are clear, precise, and easy to follow. I was able to disassemble my phone without any problems following this.
2) The power button flex cable for the Verizon LTE version of the Gnex is not the same as the GSM (?) version in the video. It appears to be permanently attached. See photo below.
3) After I reassembled my phone, I took it to the local Verizon store to inquire about the cost of a replacement. I do not ever purchase insurance. I purchased my Gnex on launch day (mid December, 2011) so it is nearly 9 months old. Very nice customer sales associate told me that replacement would be shipped out for free since it's still covered under Samsung's warranty. Only thing I had to pay for was overnight shipping, $12. And yes, it's unlocked and rooted running CM10. But one can not turn it on.
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That looks like it can be removed? Since if it was soldered on it should be closer to the board.
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That looks like it can be removed? Since if it was soldered on it should be closer to the board.
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I am not sure if it could be removed, but I couldn't see any obvious disconnect. And I could not find a replacement flex cable for the LTE version from any vendors.
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I am not sure if it could be removed, but I couldn't see any obvious disconnect. And I could not find a replacement flex cable for the LTE version from any vendors.
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You CAN Remove it, its just a Clipflexcable. Push it Gently UP And it should come off easily.
Watch this video:
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You CAN Remove it, its just a Clipflexcable. Push it Gently UP And it should come off easily.
Watch this video:
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You are correct. I've already exchanged my phone for a free replacement, but do you know where one can purchase a replacement flex cable, in case anyone else with an LTE Gnex reads this thread?
what about the galaxy s3?
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You are correct. I've already exchanged my phone for a free replacement, but do you know where one can purchase a replacement flex cable, in case anyone else with an LTE Gnex reads this thread?
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There you go, have fun replacing it!
http://cellphone-repair-shop.com/verizon-galaxy-nexus-lte-internal-power-button-pcb-mylar/
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You CAN Remove it, its just a Clipflexcable. Push it Gently UP And it should come off easily.
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Thanks, now is very easy replace the power button
is this common amongst ...
A specific batch like the Verizon version or the sprint version or everybody? I literally just got mine a month ago had I known this was a common problem I wouldn't have gotten the phone. Is it overtly presumptuous to assume that they would have addressed this by now?
Bump for info I'm sure someone else has the same question
I use volume rocker to wake, and software power button on aokp.
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Thank you for the post. I managed to repear button the same way, now it works great.
Thanks for the guide.
I managed to fix my phone with it. For me this wasn't a problem until after I put a screen protector on my phone. My thoughts are that water gets inside the membrane and starts to rust the contact. If you look at the phone, the seam between the glass and the body can easily allow this to happen.
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To sum it all up: Power button is failing.
Constant power cycles/boot loops. Extremely touchy. still makes "click" noise, and still physically functions, pressing and depressing.
Booting into recovery only works for a lil bit because the power button is "soo touchY'
and yes, theres apps that reassigns power button function to say...the volume button. Using that option for now.
I watched a video on screen replacement for the glide (best way to get to power button?), and attempted to unscrew a couple screws to see if i can get to the button and see if any physical debris is causing the issues, but got nervous and stopped because I've never taken the glide apart like that before.
After doing research, i see other galaxy and samsung phones have had issues, and normal wear and tear, its gonna happen..I see replacement buttons for similar devices on ebay/amazon for about $10-$20.
anyone got experience with this? any advice would be grand.
warranty is expired, and the phone is rooted and all that jazz.
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Update: issue is getting worse. Not rom issue. On aokp rom now...
These boot cycles are killing me.
May end up buying a seller refurb on ebay real quick.
I'm open to all ideas people.
Please help.
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Another update: power cycles continue to get worse. Not a kernal issue. Happens with stock and litekernal.
Phone was on charger overnight, and now the phone doesn't recognize the sim card anymore. Have no idea why.
I'm gonna cut my losses. I'm gonna buy a seller refurb on ebay today. Maybe sell this one for parts. Wifi still works and is in overall great shape and condition.
I wish I could fiqure out why these hardware issues were happening...
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Another update: power cycles continue to get worse. Not a kernal issue. Happens with stock and litekernal.
Phone was on charger overnight, and now the phone doesn't recognize the sim card anymore. Have no idea why.
I'm gonna cut my losses. I'm gonna buy a seller refurb on ebay today. Maybe sell this one for parts. Wifi still works and is in overall great shape and condition.
I wish I could fiqure out why these hardware issues were happening...
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Just remember it sells on new egg for 250$ so don't pay more on eBay then that.
Well, now this phone is a very expensive gps/camera running AOKP.
I'd like to sell this for parts. Thought I would try here before listing on ebay/amazon.
I can reflash to stock if needed. I just don't have the experience of replacing some of the hardware, but Im sure someone does.
As of now, SIM cards wont work in it, and about half the time you hit the power button, it goes into a boot cycle for about 10-15 minutes. will go back into boot cycle if power button is pushed "in" the wrong way.
feel free to PM me.
Hi im having some trouble on my sgh i747. for a while the power button hasd been acting kind of glitchy, meaning that when i pressed it, it would turn on and off a few times, and all of a sudden it turned off and wont trun back on. It is acting as though someone is holding down the button constantly. should i replace just the button, or should i change the enitire motherboard. Or is there a way i can fix this without spending money. and if it comes to me having to change the motherboard, could you please advise me on a good website for geniuine parts. Thanks.
Had the same issue.. Bought new switches from eBay.. Searched YouTube for the how.. And while waiting opened it up and destroyed the power button. Booted using recovery, then downloaded screen off app. It's a work around until the new switch arrives
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electroau said:
Had the same issue.. Bought new switches from eBay.. Searched YouTube for the how.. And while waiting opened it up and destroyed the power button. Booted using recovery, then downloaded screen off app. It's a work around until the new switch arrives
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So do you think changing the power button in my case, would resolve my issue?
From my research.. Yes.. It seems to be a common problem
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Hi im having some trouble on my sgh i747. for a while the power button hasd been acting kind of glitchy, meaning that when i pressed it, it would turn on and off a few times, and all of a sudden it turned off and wont trun back on. It is acting as though someone is holding down the button constantly. should i replace just the button, or should i change the enitire motherboard. Or is there a way i can fix this without spending money. and if it comes to me having to change the motherboard, could you please advise me on a good website for geniuine parts. Thanks.
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This is going to sound strange however it worked for me. I bought a G3 on eBay at a really good price to be used to play with flashing ROMS. The phone supposedly was acting as you describe. It was also supposed to have some slight water damage. When I received it, it seemed to be working ok. However I soon started experiencing the same symptoms as you. I did some Google searching and found a YouTube video with a solution that strangely enough happened to work for me. The solution was to rap the power button against the edge of a table or chair a few times. Did that and now the power button works. It has been working now for about four months. I now have a backup phone for a $115 investment.
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This is going to sound strange however it worked for me. I bought a G3 on eBay at a really good price to be used to play with flashing ROMS. The phone supposedly was acting as you describe. It was also supposed to have some slight water damage. When I received it, it seemed to be working ok. However I soon started experiencing the same symptoms as you. I did some Google searching and found a YouTube video with a solution that strangely enough happened to work for me. The solution was to rap the power button against the edge of a table or chair a few times. Did that and now the power button works. It has been working now for about four months. I now have a backup phone for a $115 investment.
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Ive tried that but still no luck. Maybe I am not hitting hard enough