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Left Side of Keyboard Not Working

Ho guys I recently got this phone and was working fine till today. Its not new but used. The Phone actually was working until I flashed a ROM and since then the left side of the keyboard does not work. I rebooted and went to stock sprint evo rom and still cant even start phonen with email cause the whole left side of screen letters dont work and the home button aint working like it did either. I was trying a 3.5 rom and even restored to multiple roms saved prior to all this but no luck. i think the roms was called Energy Runnymede and FEAR ME. any suggestions how to get this back. Tried multiple keyboards cant even calibrate it aint reading that side. Bummed out any suggestions guys thanks..

Sounds like a hardware problem to me
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so depressed now

If the entire left side of the screen is not working then it's definitely a hardware issue. Good news is that you can fix it yourself for a fairly low price. I've never done it so I don't know much about it, but I've seen plenty of threads about replacing the screen/digitizer. Do some searching around, it shouldn't be too hard to fix.
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evo4gnoob said:
Sounds like a hardware problem to me
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Im going to have to agree with him it sounds like a hardware problem. And as far as fixing it yourself it is fairly easy. My suggestion though is open the phone first because HTC had this brilliant idea to make a phone that used two different flex cables. So with that being said open it and see if your phone has the small one or the big one, you dont want to order the screen and then try and fix it and the cable be the wrong size. (if you choose this path your looking for the Evo LCD and Digitizer Assembly or Evo TSP/LCD Assembly, both the same part just named differently based on where you get it from just CHECK THE FLEX CABLE size and save yourself some trouble) Or the much simplier and cheaper fix take it to s Sprint Repair center and let them look at it. As long as its not physically damaged or liquid damaged you'll be fine and they will look at it and either repair it or replace it as long as you have TEP if not should just be a $35 fee again as long as its not physical or liquid damage.

Code to check LCD

Hi,
I wonder if someone knows the codes to check desire z's LCD! And should I just click back button after checking the screen to come out of the lcd check status?
dcpathak

confused in what you are asking... can you give more detail?
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If you mean testing your lcd for errors then you dont need a code just get this app from market>super manager> it has a tool that run various test on you g2 and you can run it over and over again
dont really know what code you want.
Hit thanks if i helped

Sorry for creating unnecessary confusion
What I meant is that there are some codes that can be used to test various functions in our Desire Z. For instance, the simplest one is to check the IMEI number we dial "*#06#". I remember guys at repair center using some code like *#....to check whether the LCD is functioning normally. After dialing this code, we could test the LCD by drawing random lines using our fingers and if some part of the LCD is not working, it would not respond to the touch.
Now why I need to check the LCD: around one and half months ago, I was caught in heavy rains and though I immediately ran for cover, I doubt some moisture seeped inside my Desire Z. Since then the phone is working weird: not responding to touches, start dialing things on its own , vibrating without any touch from my side etc. Also there is a horizontal strip across the screen that doesn't respond to touch even when rest of it is functioning normally. I rooted my device after that believing it to be a software glitch but the problem is there. Some other people are also facing similar things and they suggested replacing the Digitizer. I just want to make sure is it only Digitizer that I need to replace or the whole LCD+Digitizer setup! I hope now I make sense.
And thanks a lot for responding quickly

I don't know of a diagnostics code for the LCD, but yes there are. Some for other functions, maybe try Google
There are apps out there that can do this as well as some Roms. I believe just about every ICS and jellybean ROM I've used has this in the developers settings
Its worth a shot but I don't believe this would tell you if its hardware or software, don't see how it could unless you can separate the ROM form the diagnostics (like in recovery)
My guess is its hardware, and visual problems are LCD, touch problems are the digitizer, well also the flex or motherboard could be the cause but almost for surely you are looking at replacing the digitizer, not too bad of a task, maybe an hour if you unfimilar and around 20$ on eBay
Good luck!
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demkantor said:
I don't know of a diagnostics code for the LCD, but yes there are. Some for other functions, maybe try Google
There are apps out there that can do this as well as some Roms. I believe just about every ICS and jellybean ROM I've used has this in the developers settings
Its worth a shot but I don't believe this would tell you if its hardware or software, don't see how it could unless you can separate the ROM form the diagnostics (like in recovery)
My guess is its hardware, and visual problems are LCD, touch problems are the digitizer, well also the flex or motherboard could be the cause but almost for surely you are looking at replacing the digitizer, not too bad of a task, maybe an hour if you unfimilar and around 20$ on eBay
Good luck!
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Thanks demkantor,
I just forgot about the developer options of the ICS roms. Just checked using it, everything seems to be fine with the LCD. Yes, I should go with replacing the digitizer. only I'm bit reluctant (as I was before rooting) since it involves almost dismantling the whole device...flex cable, lcd and then reach the digitizer. But that is the last resort . shall do it one day when the things get over my head. thanks for your help and yes, the thanks button pressed

Phone boots, qwerty keys light up, but no display, soft key or LED illumination

I've searched the forums for a while and haven't found an issue exactly like this..
At first my phone would boot and the soft keys would light up and the LED would shine while charging. Shortly after that, I had no display and no illumination whatsoever on my screen. I just disassembled the phone to make sure all of the bands and connecters are connected and they are fine. I have reason to believe the screen works because when I receive a call, i can press where I usually would to accept calls and it works.
I have done some research on getting a new digitizer, screen, ribbons, etc.. but it's just too costly to justify it seems.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated

warheed said:
I've searched the forums for a while and haven't found an issue exactly like this..
At first my phone would boot and the soft keys would light up and the LED would shine while charging. Shortly after that, I had no display and no illumination whatsoever on my screen. I just disassembled the phone to make sure all of the bands and connecters are connected and they are fine. I have reason to believe the screen works because when I receive a call, i can press where I usually would to accept calls and it works.
I have done some research on getting a new digitizer, screen, ribbons, etc.. but it's just too costly to justify it seems.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
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Try to Odin stock
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You may have to go into sprint and ask for a new screen. That happened to me once and they replaced it and it worked fine ever since. I had water damage on mine though
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xboxfanj said:
You may have to go into sprint and ask for a new screen. That happened to me once and they replaced it and it worked fine ever since. I had water damage on mine though
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You can do that? Will they deny you if you're using a rooted phone or do you have to go back to stock first...

Sunchips said:
You can do that? Will they deny you if you're using a rooted phone or do you have to go back to stock first...
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Depends on where you go and who you get. The last time I went, the associate thought it was awesome that I have sense on my phone. If possible, Odin back though.

I did get around to blindly putting my phone into download mode and flashing the stock tar through odin.. I'm assuming the flash worked since I heard the stock boot/shutdown animation theme music accordingly.
Unfortunately the screen and the soft keys are still not illuminated. The QWERTY remains functional including backlighting.
My phone is no longer on any network, but do you think I could still take it up to a location and bs my way into getting at least a used equal or lesser value device?

Put it up on Fleabay as a clean ESN, broken screen phone and stop wasting our time while you try to scam Sprint.
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You're right, certainly not an ethical option. I'm more of a DIY person though, as I'm sure I could say the same for everyone else here.
Do you think it's the whole screen that needs to replaced? Ribbons and all? If so, do you know of a good source for me to purchase what I need

warheed said:
You're right, certainly not an ethical option. I'm more of a DIY person though, as I'm sure I could say the same for everyone else here.
Do you think it's the whole screen that needs to replaced? Ribbons and all? If so, do you know of a good source for me to purchase what I need
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Don't do it. I bought my Epic for $80 and replacement screen costs $70. AND I'm in China where electronic products and accessories should be cheap.
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Galaxy 3 i5801 Digitizer Replacement Needed

dunno what happened, my samsung doesn't likes to respond on every touch.
Touch screen works sometimes, sometimes it refuses to do anything.
I disassembled the phone and even cleaned the LCD Digitizer from inside but still same issue.
Now only hope is to replace the digitizer but its not available in my town, can someone quote its price in India and which samsung service center to contact for it ?
I see many of them available on ebay.com but its hard to get it shipped to my small town.
I wanted to buy a new phone, but can't find a suitable one in budget which can offer features similar to Galaxy3 and ofcourse I would cry hard for not having kyrillos Rom :crying: on the new phone.
what did you guys decided on after Galaxy 3 (i5800)

ghpk said:
dunno what happened, my samsung doesn't likes to respond on every touch.
Touch screen works sometimes, sometimes it refuses to do anything.
I disassembled the phone and even cleaned the LCD Digitizer from inside but still same issue.
Now only hope is to replace the digitizer but its not available in my town, can someone quote its price in India and which samsung service center to contact for it ?
I see many of them available on ebay.com but its hard to get it shipped to my small town.
I wanted to buy a new phone, but can't find a suitable one in budget which can offer features similar to Galaxy3 and ofcourse I would cry hard for not having kyrillos Rom :crying: on the new phone.
what did you guys decided on after Galaxy 3 (i5800)
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i stay in mumbai i had replace my touch screen from dadar service center they had the original touchscreen dont know do they have digitizer or not but you can just give them for servicing they do what is needed or just do a research in laminton road you might get there

tanmoyc said:
i stay in mumbai i had replace my touch screen from dadar service center they had the original touchscreen dont know do they have digitizer or not but you can just give them for servicing they do what is needed or just do a research in laminton road you might get there
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Thanks Tanmoy, but I am 1000+ km away from mumbai, I've tried to repair it last night, and screen works fine but the two Soft keys are not working.
I've used hair dryer last night to remove any possible moisture near screen which made screen work but the back button just refuses to show life.
Have also asked local cellphone part supplier to check on digitizer and get me one if its available in aftermarket.
Now opening the damn phone again and lets see what happens.

ghpk said:
Thanks Tanmoy, but I am 1000+ km away from mumbai, I've tried to repair it last night, and screen works fine but the two Soft keys are not working.
I've used hair dryer last night to remove any possible moisture near screen which made screen work but the back button just refuses to show life.
Have also asked local cellphone part supplier to check on digitizer and get me one if its available in aftermarket.
Now opening the damn phone again and lets see what happens.
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actually your two soft key not working problem could due exposure of your phone over 40 degree Celsius i read in one of the forum that soft key stop working it is been exposed to heat above 40 degree Celsius or u can try cm7 it have light.so which make soft key blink it worked for me for some day and try to use zerofill of hillbeast before flashing new rom to clean the system cache if it is software problem or minor problem this should solve it . i will upload both the files if you want and REMEMBER Above Step Could lead to DATA Loss So Please Backup your data before doing it

tanmoyc said:
actually your two soft key not working problem could due exposure of your phone over 40 degree Celsius i read in one of the forum that soft key stop working it is been exposed to heat above 40 degree Celsius or u can try cm7 it have light.so which make soft key blink it worked for me for some day and try to use zerofill of hillbeast before flashing new rom to clean the system cache if it is software problem or minor problem this should solve it . i will upload both the files if you want and REMEMBER Above Step Could lead to DATA Loss So Please Backup your data before doing it
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Yups may be I over-cooked it using dryer.
the lights blink when I have a new SMS as its a feature of kyrillos 10x Rom already.
I clearly remember earlier back key used to automatically operate repeatedly even in home screen.
I've very less hope for it to work but lets see, also I discovered In i5801 the softkeys are integrated into Digitizer itself while in 5800 samsung had different small panel for those, in Indian version which is i5801 there's no physical contact between the base pcb for those soft keys and the digitizer so I am sure it not something with small internal connector as in 5800.
Please upload the files I'll give it a try and will do a full backup before flashing.

ghpk said:
Yups may be I over-cooked it using dryer.
the lights blink when I have a new SMS as its a feature of kyrillos 10x Rom already.
I clearly remember earlier back key used to automatically operate repeatedly even in home screen.
I've very less hope for it to work but lets see, also I discovered In i5801 the softkeys are integrated into Digitizer itself while in 5800 samsung had different small panel for those, in Indian version which is i5801 there's no physical contact between the base pcb for those soft keys and the digitizer so I am sure it not something with small internal connector as in 5800.
Please upload the files I'll give it a try and will do a full backup before flashing.
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i think it is time for you to change your display as because to malfunction of soft key displays cause even my touchscreen to malfunction and i had to change my complete display . original if you dont get you will get Chinese displays but those are not of good quality. But still try if thing turn out be working
BLN Installer
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Zero Fill By Hillbeast
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tanmoyc said:
i think it is time for you to change your display as because to malfunction of soft key displays cause even my touchscreen to malfunction and i had to change my complete display . original if you dont get you will get Chinese displays but those are not of good quality. But still try if thing turn out be working
BLN Installer
http://code.google.com/p/g3modteam/downloads/detail?name=BLN Installer.zip&can=2&q=
Zero Fill By Hillbeast
http://www.mediafire.com/?d050c069q6dx9pb
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Thanks, I think BLN is already included by Kyrillos, I will now search for Zerofill usage details.
Can you tell did you replaced the Digitizer + LCD ?
my LCD is fine and all i need it digitizer which is the glass screen we touch to operate and has integrated soft keys.
How much did you paid for the repair ?

ghpk said:
Thanks, I think BLN is already included by Kyrillos, I will now search for Zerofill usage details.
Can you tell did you replaced the Digitizer + LCD ?
my LCD is fine and all i need it digitizer which is the glass screen we touch to operate and has integrated soft keys.
How much did you paid for the repair ?
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i have paid 2200appox to samsung service center in dadar to replace the complete touchscreen + soft key which come as a set they told me that cost of original the touchscreen with soft key is 1950+service tax so u cannot just replace digitizer u have to also replace LCD screen as they both come bundled as a set

tanmoyc said:
i have paid 2200appox to samsung service center in dadar to replace the complete touchscreen + soft key which come as a set they told me that cost of original the touchscreen with soft key is 1950+service tax so u cannot just replace digitizer u have to also replace LCD screen as they both come bundled as a set
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Thanks for info, They sell in bundle as they need to squeeze bigger bucks,
LCD is completely different part and can be replaced without the need to replace the digitizer and vice-versa but they would not do it.
I am trying to fix this phone, else I'll try to buy a new phone instead of paying 2200 for repair.
Edit: Tried zerofill and reflashed kyrillos 5-6 times, It stucks at boot animation, Got frustrated and Installed JB Ports (AOKP B1P1) to see if it boots up, and luckily it did on 1st attempt. looks cool, but one important thing "Camera" is not working for me.
Softkeys still DEAD

after flashing kyrillos did you try to wipe data/factory reset in the recovery .

ghpk said:
Thanks for info, They sell in bundle as they need to squeeze bigger bucks,
LCD is completely different part and can be replaced without the need to replace the digitizer and vice-versa but they would not do it.
I am trying to fix this phone, else I'll try to buy a new phone instead of paying 2200 for repair.
Edit: Tried zerofill and reflashed kyrillos 5-6 times, It stucks at boot animation, Got frustrated and Installed JB Ports (AOKP B1P1) to see if it boots up, and luckily it did on 1st attempt. looks cool, but one important thing "Camera" is not working for me.
Softkeys still DEAD
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Camera isnt working on cm10 full there are force close

ghpk said:
dunno what happened, my samsung doesn't likes to respond on every touch.
Touch screen works sometimes, sometimes it refuses to do anything.
I disassembled the phone and even cleaned the LCD Digitizer from inside but still same issue.
Now only hope is to replace the digitizer but its not available in my town, can someone quote its price in India and which samsung service center to contact for it ?
I see many of them available on ebay.com but its hard to get it shipped to my small town.
I wanted to buy a new phone, but can't find a suitable one in budget which can offer features similar to Galaxy3 and ofcourse I would cry hard for not having kyrillos Rom :crying: on the new phone.
what did you guys decided on after Galaxy 3 (i5800)
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had this problem,later i realised that right right softkey was working automatically due to moisture accumilation,so kept it in the sun for about an hour and the problem was solved,never faced it again till today even after 3 months.
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ghpk said:
Thanks, I think BLN is already included by Kyrillos, I will now search for Zerofill usage details.
Can you tell did you replaced the Digitizer + LCD ?
my LCD is fine and all i need it digitizer which is the glass screen we touch to operate and has integrated soft keys.
How much did you paid for the repair ?
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u dont need to replace the lcd i , just the digitizer and it wont cost much from the local market as i purchased its lcd for only 750 inr.moreover i had seen a guy who was purchasing iphone 3gs digitizer ,it costed him 1000 inr so galaxy 3 digitizer would be even less than that i guess.

marijuana123 said:
had this problem,later i realised that right right softkey was working automatically due to moisture accumilation,so kept it in the sun for about an hour and the problem was solved,never faced it again till today even after 3 months.
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u dont need to replace the lcd i , just the digitizer and it wont cost much from the local market as i purchased its lcd for only 750 inr.moreover i had seen a guy who was purchasing iphone 3gs digitizer ,it costed him 1000 inr so galaxy 3 digitizer would be even less than that i guess.
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please let us know the market and city so that it could be helpful ,i reside in mumbai so laminton market is were i think you might get but there is risk that you have take replacing digitizer .

tanmoyc said:
please let us know the market and city so that it could be helpful ,i reside in mumbai so laminton market is were i think you might get but there is risk that you have take replacing digitizer .
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oooh yeah ,i reside in DELHI and the market is gaffar market at karolbagh,where you will get all these cell phone spare parts.dont go asking other
shopkeeper as they will not tell you the exact shop where these things are available and try to convince you to have it repaired at their shop at high prices,instead try searching it for your self and u will be able to find it .to be specific ,all the shops are located in arya samaj road that is opposite gaffar market.

tanmoyc said:
after flashing kyrillos did you try to wipe data/factory reset in the recovery .
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Yes did it many times and then only gave up.
marijuana123 said:
had this problem,later i realised that right right softkey was working automatically due to moisture accumilation,so kept it in the sun for about an hour and the problem was solved,never faced it again till today even after 3 months.
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u dont need to replace the lcd i , just the digitizer and it wont cost much from the local market as i purchased its lcd for only 750 inr.moreover i had seen a guy who was purchasing iphone 3gs digitizer ,it costed him 1000 inr so galaxy 3 digitizer would be even less than that i guess.
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Thanks, for the info, My softkey use to stop working and I used to dry it up little bit and it worked then, but this time entire touch screen was unresponsive so I opened the complete phone and used hair dryer, it worked for few days then again stopped working and this time I extended the time and seems softkey got over-cooked
I'll try to find someone who can hunt it for me, I am 600 kms away from delhi and don't have plans to visit delhi anytime soon.
Camera doesn't work so my phone is serving for phone calls and mails.
The new Gmail app has a button to go back to inbox which is making it less painful for me to operate without the softkey back button.
Android 4.04 is certainly working cool on G3, apart from few bugs like camera.

ghpk said:
Yes did it many times and then only gave up.
Thanks, for the info, My softkey use to stop working and I used to dry it up little bit and it worked then, but this time entire touch screen was unresponsive so I opened the complete phone and used hair dryer, it worked for few days then again stopped working and this time I extended the time and seems softkey got over-cooked
I'll try to find someone who can hunt it for me, I am 600 kms away from delhi and don't have plans to visit delhi anytime soon.
Camera doesn't work so my phone is serving for phone calls and mails.
The new Gmail app has a button to go back to inbox which is making it less painful for me to operate without the softkey back button.
Android 4.04 is certainly working cool on G3, apart from few bugs like camera.
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use button savor app that should solve your problem and in akop jelly bean you have a option to activate onscreen buttons

tanmoyc said:
use button savor app that should solve your problem and in akop jelly bean you have a option to activate onscreen buttons
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Thanks a TON..........
you solved all my problems, the ON-Screen Navigation button has made me use "akop jelly bean" without any problem with non-functional soft keys.

ghpk said:
Thanks a TON..........
you solved all my problems, the ON-Screen Navigation button has made me use "akop jelly bean" without any problem with non-functional soft keys.
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ENJOY ....................jelly bean........

Digitiser non-reponsive, need to root.

Okay, I haven't actually used this phone in ages, over a year, but a friend of mine is long-suffering with a BlackBerry and I feel obliged to end her suffering. There are two problems:
1) She wants Sense 4.0.
2) The digitiser is smashed and non-responsive. (A replacement has been ordered)
Now, I am sure that there is a few Sense 4.0 ROMs lying around here due to the fact that HTC released the Desire C, which has the same resolution screen.
So, I started to go through the process of unlocking bootloader, flashing recovery etc and fell at the first hurdle. When I had this, I didn't even look at the developer options, which seems to have screwed me over, because USB bugging is disabled.
So, basically, does anybody know how to enable USB debugging without actually using the screen? Or anything that could enable me to get all of this done now, so I can just replace the screen when I get it and give her the phone?

Nope. Gotta have the screen! And there's not a single sense 4 rom and there never will be. Desire C is armv7 the WFS is only armv6; it's not a case of screen size, but processor compatibility
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Ouch.
Indeed, you're going to have to fix the screen first.

I faced a similar problem some time ago. Unfortunately, the digitizer has to be fixed first

Alrighty then. I've seen many reviews saying the far right side of the screen often does not respond on replacement, is this true? I was looking at one on Amazon, although the seller is "HTC" I don't buy that for a second.
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I'm very curious on how you proceed on this. I got the same phone and exchanged a non-responsive (shattered) digitizer to a new one which also seems like it is totally unresponsive.
I have read that you need to go into diag mode and calibrate the phone after exchanging digitizer, which seems impossible without USB debugging is set to ON. Unfortunately mine is set to OFF and I'm stuck with an unresponsive digitizer...
Did you get it to work?