Develop Bugs

Touch Buttons

Is it just me or are the three bottom touch screen buttons finnicky not always responsive on the first click? Like when you're clicking it one of the touch buttons quickly, you have to wait a second then touch the button again for a response. Also your thumb has to be right on the button, can't touch corners etc.
Do you guys find you often have to repress one of the touch buttons on the bottom?

Nope. Maybe you're missing the button.
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BrandonPrice31 said:
Is it just me or are the three bottom touch screen buttons finnicky not always responsive on the first click? Like when you're clicking it one of the touch buttons quickly, you have to wait a second then touch the button again for a response. Also your thumb has to be right on the button, can't touch corners etc.
Do you guys find you often have to repress one of the touch buttons on the bottom?
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Yes - especially when it is in my car dock.
My HTC Evo 4G has some kind of issue where the screen would not register touch if you laid it on a table or something but it worked fine if you held it in your hand. They were able to fix this with a software update (I have no idea how).
The Nexus feels like the same kind of issue - the soft buttons work ok if I'm holding it but on the table they don't seem to register a push well.

i noticed this too,
BUT, i also noticed that you have to pretty much touch the actual icon itself.
i tried tapping in-between the keys and noticed that it didn't do anything.
so no worries man, noting is wrong with your phone.
fwiw i have a wet screen protector on, so that might attribute to it.

predation said:
i noticed this too,
BUT, i also noticed that you have to pretty much touch the actual icon itself.
i tried tapping in-between the keys and noticed that it didn't do anything.
so no worries man, noting is wrong with your phone.
fwiw i have a wet screen protector on, so that might attribute to it.
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As do I.
Anyone else noticing this 'issue'?

BrandonPrice31 said:
As do I.
Anyone else noticing this 'issue'?
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Same issue here, I'm wondering if they dialed down sensitivity too much to avoid accidental presses while typing? I think it should only reduce sensitivity while the keyboard is up, not always.
Hope they increase the sensitivity a bit

i've seen stuff like this on other phones like my Samsung Wave S8500, some areas of the touchscreen don't respond properly unless part of you is touching the phone case, probably caused by the way capacitive touchscreens work?

ccjjr59 said:
Same issue here, I'm wondering if they dialed down sensitivity too much to avoid accidental presses while typing? I think it should only reduce sensitivity while the keyboard is up, not always.
Hope they increase the sensitivity a bit
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agreed!
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I just find the multi task button is a bit laggy, but this could be to do with redrawing the app images that's about it.
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[Q] Alternative to Power Button to turn screen on / off

It's been something that has bothered me ever since I bought my Galaxy Nexus. The existence of just one physical button to switch the screen on and off makes me question the lifetime of Power Button.
Does anyone know of any apps, mods, whatever for this? My first thought was to enable the Volume Keys to wake up the screen, I have also read about the proximity sensor but I don't think having the sensor active all the time is a good approach. Another way could be shaking the phone to turn it on.

Taken from a google search .... "There's an app called "No Lock" that will wake the Nexus One using the Volume rocker"
May work on the Galaxy Nexus too maybe but i dont know

Yea, I've seen that app too but it doens't do exactly what I want. Plus it disables entirely the lock screen which is certainly something I do not want. :\

look for smart screen on app, it enables you to turn your device on and off with the proximity sensor
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stevesmind said:
I have also read about the proximity sensor but I don't think having the sensor active all the time is a good approach.
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grognaz said:
look for smart screen on app, it enables you to turn your device on and off with the proximity sensor
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Please read the OP next time :-/

Cm9 has volume rocker wake. It also has a notification toggle that turns off the screen.
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stevesmind said:
It's been something that has bothered me ever since I bought my Galaxy Nexus. The existence of just one physical button to switch the screen on and off makes me question the lifetime of Power Button.
Does anyone know of any apps, mods, whatever for this? My first thought was to enable the Volume Keys to wake up the screen, I have also read about the proximity sensor but I don't think having the sensor active all the time is a good approach. Another way could be shaking the phone to turn it on.
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Screen off & Lock works fine & cuts the wear & t4ear on the power button in half. I halve it set up as swipe action in Nova launcher.

AOKP had volume rocker wake in the ROM Control too.

Can try this app "Smart screen on"
it uses the proximity sensor to wake the phone..

Leion said:
Can try this app "Smart screen on"
it uses the proximity sensor to wake the phone..
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He said he doesn't want to keep the proximity sensor on.
Have you tried "ShakeOff"? Turn the screen off/on with a shake. I haven't tested it on the GN but it used to work on my old phone.
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Volume rocker. You have warranty anyway for a year.
Also, you do realize there's only one way to accelerate in a car right? Are you worried that the pedal won't work everyday so you'll need to find an alternative way to drive?
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theking_13 said:
Volume rocker. You have warranty anyway for a year.
Also, you do realize there's only one way to accelerate in a car right? Are you worried that the pedal won't work everyday so you'll need to find an alternative way to drive?
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that's a nice analogy. now consider this:
car's are made to last, let's say, for 10 years.
smartphones and electronics/gadgets in general aren't.
not even going to mention the "years of expertise" behind the mechanics on a car.
thanks - everyone - for the replies I will try those!

I will say the power button on this phone is we made and I'm sure it will last just fine
I've had worse. Like my thunderbolt
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AOKP can do what you request.

my power button on my GN stopped functioning after 6 months of use. It requires me to press in very hard to get a response now or none at all. I'm in the process of backing everything up and beginning the warranty process with expansys. Have to say, I considered this to be the best phone I've ever had and this just leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

You could always try PGM Nexus (free). It allows you to unlock your phone by sliding your finger across the screen.

spovat said:
my power button on my GN stopped functioning after 6 months of use. It requires me to press in very hard to get a response now or none at all. I'm in the process of backing everything up and beginning the warranty process with expansys. Have to say, I considered this to be the best phone I've ever had and this just leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
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Sounds personal...
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SocialReject said:
Sounds personal...
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how so? I'm not one to nitpick small flaws, every phone has them. the power button failing is a major issue though. I would've still attributed it to a defective exception if I hadn't see many more people reporting the same thing. I did start using the volume rocker wake in cm9, but probably a bit too late

3rdstring said:
Screen off & Lock works fine & cuts the wear & t4ear on the power button in half. I halve it set up as swipe action in Nova launcher.
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I have used this for a couple months and it works really great!

Even i worry a lot about the power button thingy. I use PGM nexus free version and it partially does the job. But for screen off i still have to use the power button.
Had a very bad experience with my moto milestone regarding the power button.
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Screen capture?

Hi sorry if its a silly question. ..but I really can't figure out how to do a screen cap on the phone. I am able to do it using the spen only.
I tried the home and power buttons...didn't work for me?? I dont know why....
Thanks!

nanotube said:
Hi sorry if its a silly question. ..but I really can't figure out how to do a screen cap on the phone. I am able to do it using the spen only.
I tried the home and power buttons...didn't work for me?? I dont know why....
Thanks!
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Three methods.
S-Pen. Press button and hold pen onto screen.
Buttons. Press power and home at the same time.
Swipe. Place side of palm on edge of screen and swipe to the other side. Sort of wax-on-wax-off type motion. My personal fave for showing off.
EDIT: http://www.allaboutgalaxynote.com/3...enshot-in-galaxy-note-without-using-any-apps/

wisewood said:
Three methods.
S-Pen. Press button and hold pen onto screen.
Buttons. Press power and home at the same time.
Swipe. Place side of palm on edge of screen and swipe to the other side. Sort of wax-on-wax-off type motion. My personal fave for showing off.
EDIT: http://www.allaboutgalaxynote.com/3...enshot-in-galaxy-note-without-using-any-apps/
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Swipe screen is my favorite,specially showing it to iphone owners hehe

DR0IDMANIAC said:
Swipe screen is my favorite,specially showing it to iphone owners hehe
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Ah the swipe works for me! Thanks!

[Q] I hate the S4 physical home button. Can it be made better?

I am not looking for a flame war or stupid "I agree" vs "I disagree" comments. I am looking for solutions. I am sorry for starting the flame war.
I recently got an S4 and am very unhappy with the physical push home button. I wish it was a capacitive button.
I HATE the physical home button!
Are there any fixes that can make the capacitive touch screen above and below the home button work to make it so that I don't have to hit my phone when I want to use the home button?
Its slower to use <endless S Voice complaints>
Its usage is inconsistent with the other capacitive buttons <requires more physical force>
Incompatible with pen use
It is more likely to break than a capacitive button
Its more likely to get dust and dirt and lint inside your device
It cost more to manufacture and assemble
Why would they make this a physical button? What's the point? So many down-sides, no up-sides that I can think of. Was Samsung only copying the iPhones physical button?
The one good reason to have another physical button on the phone is for recovery. You need a button to press since the touch screen requires drivers and more software that recovery does not have.
If only Nexus 4 had LTE and sd card. =((((((((((((
http://www.phonedog.com/2012/09/10/do-you-prefer-on-screen-capacitive-or-physical-buttons/
http://pocketnow.com/2012/08/13/home-button-isnt-necessary

I'm sure someone will figure out a way to add the Navigation bar like the Nexus devices. Warning, that navigation bar will burn it's image on the screen over time. That's one of the reasons I decided to get rid of my Galaxy Nexus.
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I agree, this is the biggest letdown for me coming from the S2 T989. It really is annoying, with no good reason to exist that I can think of. Hopefully the S5 will go back to the S2 way of doing things.

There isn't really any point to ranting about it now. Id suggest using Swipe home button app if you don't like the physical home button. I personally doesn't like it but im sure it works well for some people, I don't like capacitive home buttons either. My reason is, when I'm watching a video or playing a game, accidentally touching the home button brings you back to the homescreen which is quite annoying. I prefer physical over capacitive. That's just my opinion though
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I like it
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I like the physical home button. Capacitive home doesn't work for me. And for the s5 they probably won't change the home button.
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denverjoe72 said:
I recently got an S4 and am very unhappy with the physical push home button. I wish it was a capacitive button.
I HATE the physical home button!
Are there any fixes that can make the capacitive touch screen above and below the home button work to make it so that I don't have to hit my phone when I want to use the home button?
Its slower to use <endless S Voice complaints>
Its usage is inconsistent with the other capacitive buttons <requires more physical force>
Incompatible with pen use
It is more likely to break than a capacitive button
Its more likely to get dust and dirt and lint inside your device
It cost more to manufacture and assemble
Why would they make this a physical button? What's the point? So many down-sides, no up-sides that I can think of. Was Samsung only copying the iPhones physical button?
The one good reason to have another physical button on the phone is for recovery. You need a button to press since the touch screen requires drivers and more software that recovery does not have.
If only Nexus 4 had LTE and sd card. =((((((((((((
http://www.phonedog.com/2012/09/10/do-you-prefer-on-screen-capacitive-or-physical-buttons/
http://pocketnow.com/2012/08/13/home-button-isnt-necessary
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My Nexus 4 has LTE enabled, wanna trade?
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Xcor3 said:
There isn't really any point to ranting about it now. Id suggest using Swipe home button app if you don't like the physical home button. I personally doesn't like it but im sure it works well for some people, I don't like capacitive home buttons either. My reason is, when I'm watching a video or playing a game, accidentally touching the home button brings you back to the homescreen which is quite annoying. I prefer physical over capacitive. That's just my opinion though
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Rip English
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Xcor3 said:
Id suggest using Swipe home button app if you don't like the physical home button.
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Thanks for the suggestion! I will check out that app and maybe it will do what I want.

denverjoe72 said:
I am not looking for a flame war or stupid "I agree" vs "I disagree" comments. I am looking for solutions. I am sorry for starting the flame war.
I recently got an S4 and am very unhappy with the physical push home button. I wish it was a capacitive button.
I HATE the physical home button!
Are there any fixes that can make the capacitive touch screen above and below the home button work to make it so that I don't have to hit my phone when I want to use the home button?
Its slower to use <endless S Voice complaints>
Its usage is inconsistent with the other capacitive buttons <requires more physical force>
Incompatible with pen use
It is more likely to break than a capacitive button
Its more likely to get dust and dirt and lint inside your device
It cost more to manufacture and assemble
Why would they make this a physical button? What's the point? So many down-sides, no up-sides that I can think of. Was Samsung only copying the iPhones physical button?
The one good reason to have another physical button on the phone is for recovery. You need a button to press since the touch screen requires drivers and more software that recovery does not have.
If only Nexus 4 had LTE and sd card. =((((((((((((
http://www.phonedog.com/2012/09/10/do-you-prefer-on-screen-capacitive-or-physical-buttons/
http://pocketnow.com/2012/08/13/home-button-isnt-necessary
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Theres many ROMS available that let you replicate the nexus Navigation bar, or you can mod the stock OS to allow you to do that as well. You can also disable the function of the physical home button if you wish as well. I have nothing against the physical home button and personally prefer it, and i tried the nexus navigation bar and it worked perfect however it felt like a waste of screen space when i could just disable it and use the built in buttons.

Disable button on stylus

I forget the name of the button on the stylus that launches the wheel thingy, but it would be great it it could be disable completely. I use Lecturenotes and it's great that I can disable the wheel pop up, but I can't disable the button completely it seems. So if I am writing and I accidentally press it ( which happens all the time) at least the wheel pop up doesn't appear, but the word I am currently writing does disappear and I have to constantly write it again. I have the Bamboo Feel as well and it's awesome ergonomically speaking, but again it's the same thing. I tend to squeeze tightly when I write and I don't know that I can train myself to not accidentally push the button on the stylus. Would be nice if it could just be completely disabled.

I'm actually interested in this too, drives me nuts sometimes

Same here, I think it was put in a very bad location on the stylus.
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Just go to Settings and in the tab Controls look for the S pen menu.
There you can disable the air command
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yeah, that stops the pen from bringing up the menu when you press the button but what we are looking for is what disables the pen button completely. So like, when you are writing the pen doesn't automatically switch into a select mode because you hit the button with your finger.

@arcadiua, JarkMackson & FLGibsonJr: This Samsung-specific functionality is provided by the system, no app can interfere here, as these touch events are not send to the app. I know of LectureNotes' users that have broken the S-pen button to circumvent the problem (either of the original or a second S-pen), but there are less destructive options, for instance to use a different stylus or to place the S-pen inside a `holder´ (which has the pleasant side-effect of increasing the S-pen size to that of a normal pencil).

if you don't mind a permanent solution. just pop off the button - it's pretty easy if you use a razor, just have something to catch the button when you pop it off. you should be able to then modify the button to not push the clicky thing.
while you're in there, you see to pots that you can turn to modify the sensitivity and offset of the pen if you're having any problems with them. i had posted a tutorial in the OG note 10 forum.

madsquabbles said:
if you don't mind a permanent solution. just pop off the button - it's pretty easy if you use a razor, just have something to catch the button when you pop it off. you should be able to then modify the button to not push the clicky thing.
while you're in there, you see to pots that you can turn to modify the sensitivity and offset of the pen if you're having any problems with them. i had posted a tutorial in the OG note 10 forum.
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It worked!!! Just popped the button off with a razor, and then used that same razor to saw off the little nub at the end of the button that apparently would signal the button press, and then popped the button back on.
No more brief loss of the ability to write when I am in the middle of teaching.
Thank you!

jesus, thats super annoying. I need an eraser button for drawing. Looks like i need to buy a damn 3rd party stylus. Would be nice if the 10.1 at least supported tilt, then it would be worth dropping some money on an intuos pro pen...

I also use Lecture Notes as a student however I love using the stylus button. Lecture notes has the capability of using a single click as an eraser and a double click as undo.
BUT the most recent update has prevented me from using this feature any longer..
Now, every time you click the button it brings up the Air Command wheel and there is no option to turn it off.
Doesn't look like there is a workaround for this.. is there any way I could bring this up somewhere to raise awareness to the devs so they can enable an option to turn it off?

@mojo_jodroid: If you cannot disable `AirView´, the stylus button click is processed by Android/`AirView´ and does not reach LectureNotes.

acadoid said:
@mojo_jodroid: If you cannot disable `AirView´, the stylus button click is processed by Android/`AirView´ and does not reach LectureNotes.
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i'm not sure what you mean by "the stylus button click is processed by android/android..."

@mojo_jodroid: It means that the input event `user presses stylus button´ is intercepted by Android/`AirView´ and removed from input processing (as if it never happened).