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Galaxy Nexus Power Button Feedback

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
Galaxy Nexus AOKP m5 Franco kernel m3

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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Volume Rocker or Power button WOBBLY

I have the white one
My volume rocker is wobbly and whenever my phone vibrates it has that sharp sound vibrating as well
As if theres a piece of plastic that is bouncing around inside the phone
But of course its just the volume rocker that is wobbling like mad whenever the phone vibrates
Anyone have this?
If I hold my finger to the volume rocker it doesnt make that nasty sound
I go into settings and I tap "vibration intensity option" and I tried selecting different vibration levels and I can definitely hear the difference
With the wobbly volume rocker
Anyone else?

The fascinate had this as well. It caused allot of concern when it was first released. They all held up like champs though. I think they are actually designed this way for longevity. I've had many Samsung phones, and never had any problems with their buttons. Try not to worry about it unless it starts to cause problems. Mine feel lose just like how you describe yours.

I would take it back for exchange if you still can. I just bought a tablet with the same problem and I am going to exchange it. For the money, that's not something you should have to deal with. My s3 definitely does not have the same problem.

Weirdly my S2 and S3 both have the sane issue. It has stopped bugging me though.
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My button keeps getin pressed and turning my phone off i wish it was on the top! The casemate tough makes it stick out even more thats the only issue for me.
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1sagain said:
I have the white one
My volume rocker is wobbly and whenever my phone vibrates it has that sharp sound vibrating as well
As if theres a piece of plastic that is bouncing around inside the phone
But of course its just the volume rocker that is wobbling like mad whenever the phone vibrates
Anyone have this?
If I hold my finger to the volume rocker it doesnt make that nasty sound
I go into settings and I tap "vibration intensity option" and I tried selecting different vibration levels and I can definitely hear the difference
With the wobbly volume rocker
Anyone else?
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I have the exact same problem, went back to the store the day after, the rep said it isn't wobbly... and told me to test the demo ones and the demo devices also had the same volume rocker problem.
Now that I have it in a case, the weird sharp plastic moving up and down during vibrate is gone but it still bothers me to know that it's wobbly.
I tried returning it the guy said it's fine so I just lived with it.. my powerbutton isn't like this at all tho, very sturdy.

I've had three Galaxy S IIIs so far...
The power button was very loose/wobbly. AT&T replaced it for me.
The screen was separated from the bezel. They gave me a hard time about replacing this, saying that it's against policy to replace a phone multiple times unless it has a serious issue, but eventually replaced it. The power button was solid on this one.
This one has a looser power button than the first. It does not stick out as far as it did on either of the other two, and does not click when pressed. I also have to press it in just the right spot in order to get it to register. The AT&T store said that the button seemed to be working and they can't keep replacing it for "cosmetic issues."
On the one hand the button does work 90% of the time, it's just a little finicky. On the other hand, I don't expect this poor quality out of a premium device. I'm a little conflicted as to whether I should live with it our escalate to AT&T customer service.

raptir said:
I've had three Galaxy S IIIs so far...
The power button was very loose/wobbly. AT&T replaced it for me.
The screen was separated from the bezel. They gave me a hard time about replacing this, saying that it's against policy to replace a phone multiple times unless it has a serious issue, but eventually replaced it. The power button was solid on this one.
This one has a looser power button than the first. It does not stick out as far as it did on either of the other two, and does not click when pressed. I also have to press it in just the right spot in order to get it to register. The AT&T store said that the button seemed to be working and they can't keep replacing it for "cosmetic issues."
On the one hand the button does work 90% of the time, it's just a little finicky. On the other hand, I don't expect this poor quality out of a premium device. I'm a little conflicted as to whether I should live with it our escalate to AT&T customer service.
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I had a similar issue with Apple recently. My iPad 3's buttons were scratched and looked like someone tried to chew on it (mind you this is a replacement for a faulty iOS iPad 3 I had). Fortunately, Apple replaced it right away for its cosmetic issues.
My power button seems to have a similar issue to yours, in terms of not being as sturdy as the volume rockers, however it's bearable and hardly noticeable.
Given that I've heard so few horror stories about Android phones as opposed to iPhones, a not-so-sturdy power button isn't the end of the world!
However your provider or Samsung at the very least shouldn't be refusing to give out replacements for such issues...

The power button and the home button? Were really wobbly on my first gs3 (white) I exchanged it when the red one came out, this one I might say is perfect from cosmetic issues.
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Jcbzr said:
I had a similar issue with Apple recently. My iPad 3's buttons were scratched and looked like someone tried to chew on it (mind you this is a replacement for a faulty iOS iPad 3 I had). Fortunately, Apple replaced it right away for its cosmetic issues.
My power button seems to have a similar issue to yours, in terms of not being as sturdy as the volume rockers, however it's bearable and hardly noticeable.
Given that I've heard so few horror stories about Android phones as opposed to iPhones, a not-so-sturdy power button isn't the end of the world!
However your provider or Samsung at the very least shouldn't be refusing to give out replacements for such issues...
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Well, the rep at the AT&T store said that her GS3 was like that as well, and even though I showed her that it was not like that on the floor model she insisted it was normal variation. She did offer to waive the restocking fee on a different phone if I was unhappy with it. I considered taking her up on it and going with the One X but the smaller, built-in battery and no removable storage just kills it. I'd say as long as the button keeps working I'm fine with it as-is. It actually makes it harder to accidentally turn on the phone, to be fair.

raptir said:
Well, the rep at the AT&T store said that her GS3 was like that as well, and even though I showed her that it was not like that on the floor model she insisted it was normal variation. She did offer to waive the restocking fee on a different phone if I was unhappy with it. I considered taking her up on it and going with the One X but the smaller, built-in battery and no removable storage just kills it. I'd say as long as the button keeps working I'm fine with it as-is. It actually makes it harder to accidentally turn on the phone, to be fair.
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Return it then buy it from Best buy. I went through 3 models before I found one with no loose buttons. If you do a search you will see that I made the first thread about this.
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yup got the same prob on the i747M

buttons 'creaking'

does anyone else's buttons creak a little when being pressed? i have no trouble clicking the button itself, but when i run my finger over the power button and volume button, i can definitely feel and hear a slight creak which annoys me.. (home button is completely fine)
do you think it's worth an exchange?

I wouldn't necessarily say it would be worthy of an exchange, but that's my opinion. My buttons do not creak, but I do not remember if they ever did before either. Exchange it if you feel it'll bother you a lot, if not, the creak will eventually go away from wear.

Remember it is a Samsung not an HTC

I have the same problem. Volume buttons are a bit creaky.
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The only button that's creaky on my unit is the home button. Nothing particularly annoying though. At first when I noticed it I thought the rest of the build would be shoddy, but it definitely isn't.
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My home button creaks. It sounds like it is coming from the flimsy battery cover. With a tpu case it does not do it on mine.
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Take it from car mechanic
there's nothing a little spray of WD40 cannot solve! :good:

ejatds said:
does anyone else's buttons creak a little when being pressed? i have no trouble clicking the button itself, but when i run my finger over the power button and volume button, i can definitely feel and hear a slight creak which annoys me.. (home button is completely fine)
do you think it's worth an exchange?
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fine on both phones.
And please, edit your annoying signature ...

Volume Down no longer clicks

My down volume button works, but doesnt click, the up button clicks when pressed, is this intentional or have i crushed the down button?

Xanthos58 said:
My down volume button works, but doesnt click, the up button clicks when pressed, is this intentional or have i crushed the down button?
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mine clicks so maybe yours have a little issue

I have been pressing it often to get into boot loader so I assume I just crushed whatever clicks since the button works

Xanthos58 said:
I have been pressing it often to get into boot loader so I assume I just crushed whatever clicks since the button works
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Is it in a case? My down volume didn't work, and I couldn't figure out why. I took it out of the case to find my sh*t was bent like an iPhone! AFTER 4 1/2 MONTHS!!!
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xunholyx said:
Is it in a case? My down volume didn't work, and I couldn't figure out why. I took it out of the case to find my sh*t was bent like an iPhone! AFTER 4 1/2 MONTHS!!!
The best thing is, that Advantage Program that is super cool is only available in the USA.
Thanks Obama!
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Just out of interest, what kind of case was yours in? I had mine in the Spigen crystal clear gel case since pretty much day one and I've just had my phone replaced (6 month old) after sending it in with a dodge and bent volume down button.
Have ordered a new case in case it was that but I guess the volume rocker must be a pretty thin strip of ali?
Tim

thebaldconvict said:
Just out of interest, what kind of case was yours in? I had mine in the Spigen crystal clear gel case since pretty much day one and I've just had my phone replaced (6 month old) after sending it in with a dodge and bent volume down button.
Have ordered a new case in case it was that but I guess the volume rocker must be a pretty thin strip of ali?
Tim
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I had mine in an Otterbox Commuter

got my pixel xl (please read)

Volume rocker is loose. Rattles around. Works good though. Anyone else with a brand new pixel xl experiencing this?
Regards

Nope. Mine is solid.

fremont85 said:
Nope. Mine is solid.
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Well if more people say the same I'm gonna return it. I would see they'll just give me a refund. I'm really not a massive fan of the device as it turns out. Which surprises me. Maybe the smaller one I'd like better idk

nope, mine is solid

I really like mine. I'm glad I got it.

So seriously guys. You're telling me that if you wave your pixel xl in like a fanning motion sort of rapidly you dont hear any rattle AT ALL.

No rattles here

Dammit. Last thing I want to deal with right now. Why couldn't it have just been solid like yours? All the anticipation and ugh. Not to go all emo but it makes me disappointed big time.

I guess in the am with my coffee I'll fire up this support feature and see how it goes. Subscribe to the thread as I'll be updating it late. Feel free to chime in with your experience. Need to know if anyone else has this issue.
Thank you all.

No rattle here.

No rattle here either
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I just received mine, I have 2 devices, a regular and an XL. If i shake them very fast in a top to bottom direction I get a tiny bit of rattling out of both of them from the buttons. Minor issue but solid would be nice.

So, at first I thought I had the same issue as you-- but the rattling persists even while holding the volume rocker and power button.
Are you 100% positive yours is the volume rocker?

michikuda said:
So, at first I thought I had the same issue as you-- but the rattling persists even while holding the volume rocker and power button.
Are you 100% positive yours is the volume rocker?
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Since you mention it...yes. Power button loose too. Both of them in fact.
I already had a support chat and they insisted on sending me a new device. Now we'll see how long it takes to get here.
The device is great otherwise. I would've held onto it for a while because it's def not a deal breaker. I really just wanted to reach out to support and the issue documented on their end at the very least.

I have the same issue with my Pixel XL volume rocker, its quite loose and rattles when shaking phone.
But also can hear something is loose inside the phone, just tapping with finger on the upper side of the screen while holding the vol rocker clearly can hear rattling from inside.
Also the power button press click is quite loud same with vol rocker.
Also screen tapping feels wired a bit, like theres empty space under it (like tapping the empty box)

Frostbite79 said:
I have the same issue with my Pixel XL volume rocker, its quite loose and rattles when shaking phone.
But also can hear something is loose inside the phone, just tapping with finger on the upper side of the screen while holding the vol rocker clearly can hear rattling from inside.
Also the power button press click is quite loud same with vol rocker.
Also screen tapping feels wired a bit, like theres empty space under it (like tapping the empty box)
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I know there is already a dedicated thread for issues and I post it in their. But also stay right here that I had a major freeze and had to reboot the phone this morning. That's a little frustrating.
Apparently the rmas are going out overnight so I should have a replacement device soon. Dying to see if my replacement has the same problem. Pretty interesting you have all these people waiting weeks for shipping but I could be on my second device by the weekend already.

ryanbmw51 said:
I know there is already a dedicated thread for issues and I post it in their. But also stay right here that I had a major freeze and had to reboot the phone this morning. That's a little frustrating.
Apparently the rmas are going out overnight so I should have a replacement device soon. Dying to see if my replacement has the same problem. Pretty interesting you have all these people waiting weeks for shipping but I could be on my second device by the weekend already.
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Then wish you luck with the new one, I have to jump on support chat to rma mine.

tigercranestyle said:
no rattle here.
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Thanks for chiming in. I must be out of my mind. I went to Verizon store that had a pixel XL in stock. Checked it out and it's the same as mine. Volume button loose. Rattles when I shake the phone ever-so-slightly. What are the odds that there was another device like that?

ryanbmw51 said:
So seriously guys. You're telling me that if you wave your pixel xl in like a fanning motion sort of rapidly you dont hear any rattle AT ALL.
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Didn't notice a rattle or looseness, but if I take my Pixel XL and do a jerky fanning motion it does sound like the power button or volume buttons are rattling. In normal use I do not hear any rattling and they don't feel overly loose. This was not the case on my N5. Those buttons rattled with just normal use (gently turning the phone over). They did address the problem on the N5 on later builds ( http://www.droid-life.com/2013/12/13/slight-hardware-tweaks-already-being-made-to-the-nexus-5/ )

I have two Pixel XL's, the buttons are very slightly loose in an an up and down motion parallel to the phone's screen. Nothing of major concern. If I shake the phone vigorously, I hear a bit of a rattle. But I'm really shaking it. Not something you would hear on a day-to-day basis.
The buttons feel very steady and clicky when pressing.