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Capacitive menu button activating by itself

So a few times a day my phone will start bugging out, vibrating and the same menu that would pop up if you pressed the menu button would come up. I find it pretty weird, I can't reproduce it but it comes and goes.
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Same with me.
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This kinda sucks because I have a feeling it's a hardware issue, I'm over my 14 days and I'm scared that I might get a phone with LOS. Damn I thought I almost got away with a problem free epic.......
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Same is happening to me, I made a thread about it and no help, might be a hardware issue.
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tonight mine freaked out a little bit but not exactly the same as yours. My phone appeared to freeze up for a few seconds and then anytime I pressed any of the capacitive buttons the voice talk app would say "what would you like to do?" I had to reboot it to get it to stop.

Krnla said:
Same is happening to me, I made a thread about it and no help, might be a hardware issue.
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I Google's it a bit and it looks like others have this issue as well. It used to only happen once a day but lately it's more often. Issue seems to be getting worse. I know for sure tho when I bring it to sprint it won't happen at all and I'll have to argue with them.
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sorry for ressurecting an old thread. but anyone with a fix for this? i swear this hasnt happened untill like my 15th day lol..
someone help!

Im having the same problem.. But I can watch my menu open and close on its own. I cant figure it out to save my life. I got this oct 15th its now nov 4 th.. If I go to our sprint store & get a hassle, someone will be eatin this phone..
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Well front desk girl almost ate this phone.... I felt kinda bad abt it afterwards.. Repair guy stayed behind the glass window... So after some pressure, they decided it was a hardware issue with the touch screen, an replaced the phone.
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Yea, I get this issue every now and then. Some of the ROMs give me less frequency, but it always seems to happen again.

jmcghee1973 said:
Well front desk girl almost ate this phone.... I felt kinda bad abt it afterwards.. Repair guy stayed behind the glass window... So after some pressure, they decided it was a hardware issue with the touch screen, an replaced the phone.
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congrats on getting a replacement. unfortunately, im outside my 14- and 30-day period so i suppose im stuck with this issue

anyone with any more info on this? Mine starting doing this recently.
Factory Reset was a no fix.

This started happen to me too, my home button gets "stuck" when i press the power it would take a screen shot. I hope its not a hardware issue, i really baby my phone. I am calk rom 2.0. Also i belive samsungs warrenty should cover it for free.
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ranchosteve said:
This started happen to me too, my home button gets "stuck" when i press the power it would take a screen shot. I hope its not a hardware issue, i really baby my phone. I am calk rom 2.0. Also i belive samsungs warrenty should cover it for free.
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Damn, that doesn't sound right. I wouldn't wait if it happens anymore. If you don't have insurance, will they charge the $100 deductible?
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Should I return it?

Just got my note 2 & noticed a small discoloration in the volume button as shown in the picture.
Everything is working perfectly
Is it worth the return?
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Imo I wouldnt. Something like that wouldnt bother me at all. But thats just me
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suspect32 said:
Imo I wouldnt. Something like that wouldnt bother me at all. But thats just me
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+1

If it doesn't really require lots of hassle, i would ask for a swap.

If I bought it at a store, I would return it.

It will definitely go back first thing in the morning as I just found that the theft side of the screen is waaaay to unresponsive to the spen.
Thank you guys.

Dr.Mcq said:
It will definitely go back first thing in the morning as I just found that the theft side of the screen is waaaay to unresponsive to the spen.
Thank you guys.
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Guess what. ..theyre all not ve r y sensitive on the side of the screen with spen. Mines like they and multiple people have Reported this.
Search for spen sensitivity and you'll see what I mean
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ssCISengineer said:
Guess what. ..theyre all not ve r y sensitive on the side of the screen with spen. Mines like they and multiple people have Reported this.
Search for spen sensitivity and you'll see what I mean
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I know what you mean. My issue is different... attached is a picture showing the problem. I've tried 4 spens & 3 out of 4 showed the same problem

Oh now I understand..... Yes that's unacceptable
Return immediately
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I would return it ...
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I would return it ...
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already on its way back

Holy crapola that sucks! I was gonna say (before I read all the way down) that I'm so anal with my stuff that I'd return it in a heartbeat. Now that I see the sensitivity issue I'd obviously return it like you did. Hopefully that doesn't ruin your opinion of the Note 2 though, because it's a truly awesome phone! I've had mine for a few weeks now and I don't know what I'd do without it anymore!
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Well, I'm a huge fan of the note concept & I know that Samsung's quality control is very very good but sometimes you get a lemon & you have to deal with it.

I guess I'm just fortunate I never have these issues....how did you purchase in store. ...yet its later outside the store you notice something you SHOULD have noticed at time of purchase.............doesn't everyone inspect their device prior to paying and leaving. As far as the s-pen issues people should adjust their settings mines works just fine you have to tweak the sensitivity to your own UNIQUE handwriting style
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bipoler said:
yet its later outside the store you notice something you SHOULD have noticed at time of purchase.............doesn't everyone inspect their device prior to paying and leaving.
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bipoler: Sometimes new gadget owners fall victim to the so-called Gollum syndrome: their eyes enlarge, their skintone dulls and greys out, and their cognitive functions are diminished. It can last from a few minutes to a few days, and only the worse failures can stop the symptoms quickly, more subtle defects take longer.

bipoler said:
I guess I'm just fortunate I never have these issues....how did you purchase in store. ...yet its later outside the store you notice something you SHOULD have noticed at time of purchase.............doesn't everyone inspect their device prior to paying and leaving. As far as the s-pen issues people should adjust their settings mines works just fine
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Well I got my unit online from timo's website. Once I got the device 18 hours later it was on its way back. The spen issue is not just a less sensitive area... its a deadzone which the device just does not register anything.
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Using Sprint Insurance.. Please help!

So, my phone fell out of my pocket the other day, and the screen cracked and spidered and the touch is no longer working. I was going to have it replaced through the insurance. The phone is rooted, unlocked, and I was wondering do I need to return it to stock before sending it back, and was wondering how to do this? I've been looking through threads and haven't seen anything about relocking and returning to stock. With the screen not working I'm not sure it is an issue, but I want to be sure. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance for any help.

Sorry to hear about it.
Look under Android Development. There is a thread that will help you get lgog back to stock.
Hint: it's the very first one.
Or just return it as is. If the touch screen doesn't function due too crack, i doubt they'll make a fuss about rooted or not.
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Asurion doesn't care about rooted or not. Just send it in.
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mobius1484 said:
So, my phone fell out of my pocket the other day, and the screen cracked and spidered and the touch is no longer working. I was going to have it replaced through the insurance. The phone is rooted, unlocked, and I was wondering do I need to return it to stock before sending it back, and was wondering how to do this? I've been looking through threads and haven't seen anything about relocking and returning to stock. With the screen not working I'm not sure it is an issue, but I want to be sure. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance for any help.
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i went through the EXACT same situation last week, my phones screen broke and no longer registered touches. Asurion is out of stock for the LGOG, they are going to try and offer you a GSIII, tell them no, explain to them the specs are nowhere near comparable and demand at least a Galaxy Note 2, or make them find you a LGOG, they said it wasnt in stock but once i made a complaint with the BBB they just happened to "find" one. They can make it happen but you have to be firm with them.

I gave a copy of Sprint's service policy to xda and the other sites some time ago. I'm surprised that rumor of Sprint not servicing rooted phones keeps coming up.
You will be fine sending it in as is. If it is severely damaged, Asurion will just salvage it for parts to rebuild another LG.

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Asurion doesn't care about rooted or not. Just send it in.
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Okay thanks. I was luckily able to back up my stuff but that saves me the trouble of using LGNPST on it.
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i went through the EXACT same situation last week, my phones screen broke and no longer registered touches. Asurion is out of stock for the LGOG, they are going to try and offer you a GSIII, tell them no, explain to them the specs are nowhere near comparable and demand at least a Galaxy Note 2, or make them find you a LGOG, they said it wasnt in stock but once i made a complaint with the BBB they just happened to "find" one. They can make it happen but you have to be firm with them.
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Yeah, I read about this sort of thing in the Asurion thread floating about here. I'm going to be giving them hell if they give me a problem. I did not and do not want the GSIII and would not accept it as a replacement. Nor do I really want the GN2. (Maybe I should tell them they can give me a GSIV lol)
Thanks for the reply guys. You've all been 'thanked'.

Lokifish Marz said:
I gave a copy of Sprint's service policy to xda and the other sites some time ago. I'm surprised that rumor of Sprint not servicing rooted phones keeps coming up.
You will be fine sending it in as is. If it is severely damaged, Asurion will just salvage it for parts to rebuild another LG.
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Didn't see your post until I'd already replied to the others. I think I saw that around, but didn't think to give it a look. I just thought it might be best to cover my ass. Thanks though.

mobius1484 said:
Okay thanks. I was luckily able to back up my stuff but that saves me the trouble of using LGNPST on it.
Yeah, I read about this sort of thing in the Asurion thread floating about here. I'm going to be giving them hell if they give me a problem. I did not and do not want the GSIII and would not accept it as a replacement. Nor do I really want the GN2. (Maybe I should tell them they can give me a GSIV lol)
Thanks for the reply guys. You've all been 'thanked'.
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I was hoping for a HTC One but BBB works fast and they sent me a note 2, then they sent me the LGOG the next day, lol.

Enzopreme said:
I was hoping for a HTC One but BBB works fast and they sent me a note 2, then they sent me the LGOG the next day, lol.
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They are offering a gn2?
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They are offering a gn2?
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did they let you keep both for pain and suffering of their ****ty service? lol

(Q) Do they ask you to send in your phone? I have used the insurance before they never asked me to send in my old phones.
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Volume Rocker

Has any one else have this problem..
My volume down button gets stuck into the frame, (must press the button down then up forward into the screen) its really not that big a deal ,Though am just curious of your opinion.
Tomorrow thinking of exchange since am in the 14-day return period.
This might proceed to get worse or what do you think?
I understand dirt can build up and this may cause an issue.
well.. thanks. anyone else with this similar experience?

Hey guys quick question. I bought my HTC One from a "premium retailer" at BJS was wandering if anyone knows if i call verizon customer support if they would send me a new one? Currently its too late to call them,
aswell.. an official verizon store said (when i went earlier) they cannot exchange for it is a different retailer.
experiences?

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Hey guys quick question. I bought my HTC One from a "premium retailer" at BJS was wandering if anyone knows if i call verizon customer support if they would send me a new one? Currently its too late to call them,
aswell.. an official verizon store said (when i went earlier) they cannot exchange for it is a different retailer.
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as long as you pay for the insurance/ warranty package it won't matter.

I have the warranty 'will give them a call early this morning.
Thank you

So i called verizon this morning amd they weren't' able to send me a replacement, I ended up going to the store and they replaced it with no pleasure at all saying nothing was wrong with it
Anyways i got my new set and before i set it up i checked it carefully and what i saw was uptop there was a much longer gap which ive seen on these fourms and thats pretty normal, was more concerned on the volume button.
Anyhow since i got the replacement it seems more slow and jittery (owell) and now ive noticed .. if you would check the pic.. anyone else have this? its hidden light bleed can only see on a deep slant
doubt my last device had this issue but curious how common this hidden error is.
EDIT:: feel like i got the prototype

this screen issue was bothering me and now they are sending me another
cool
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I have had the issue with the light bleed in all 4 Ones I've had. I also had it on my DNA.
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Same light bleed on mine
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hopefully this next one will be to my liking, if its worse then the new or (refurbished) as they said it might be, ill stick with the one i am using now, thats possible right?
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I work at a premium and if you have an issue with your phone we swap it out and we get our money back from where we get our phones. we get our phones from hundreds of different online retailers including Verizon direct. the faster we get rid of our phones the better and there is a period where we can return it and get a refund. depending on the vendor there is different time periods we even mark them from the date we get them and that's what we sell first. This phone has not been out that long and that retailer blows for giving you an issue 4g would never do that. Returning is all together is another issue restocking fees apply even at Verizon direct.
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they had none in stock so they are sending me one through mail, idk if its straight from official verizion or what but they say it may be used or new (depending on stock)
i went to some other premium retailer in another town ,(hoboken) had such great service
seems the more legit looking the place is ,the better.
nice people thanks guys!!!
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I've seen some sort of light bleed on all htc LCD screens. Good luck finding one that doesn't.

first one didnt have that, well will find out tomorrow
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digitalbot said:
first one didnt have that, well will find out tomorrow
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you actually check all your phones for light bleed? You will never be happy with your electronics then.

why you gettin at me? im very happy with electronics and this device im on specifically. if the new one turns out to be less attractive im sending it back and will live with what i got. no problem here...
dont you think that pic is great too? for other people who pass by and can check their device? many wouldnt ever notice it.
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digitalbot said:
why you gettin at me? im very happy with electronics and this device im on specifically. if the new one turns out to be less attractive im sending it back and will live with what i got. no problem here...
dont you think that pic is great too? for other people who pass by and can check their device? many wouldnt ever notice it.
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I think his point is people who look for silly imperfections are pessimists and will only look at half empty scenarios. Nothing is perfect.
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cstrife999 said:
I think his point is people who look for silly imperfections are pessimists and will only look at half empty scenarios. Nothing is perfect.
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exactly. Imagine if people could swap out their cars for any perceived flaws. These things are made in a factory run through an assembly line. Some variance is considered normal. There is no such thing as a perfect electronic device.
See the usb off centered thread...

first phone volume rocker wasn't working which is an understandble replacement..
and you bashing my thread , well you have your opinion and i type agree to an extent but for people thinking of buying the phone (in any scenario) would know what to expect.
this is what forums are about, complete knowledge and growing, its good to know the known flaws
ill post up tomorrow will see if this next phone has this hidden light bleed,
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digitalbot said:
first phone volume rocker wasn't working which is an understandble replacement..
and you bashing my thread , well you have your opinion and i type agree to an extent but for people thinking of buying the phone (in any scenario) would know what to expect.
this is what forums are about, complete knowledge and growing, its good to know the known flaws
ill post up tomorrow will see if this next phone has this hidden light bleed,
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have you thought about calling HTC for a repair?

noway
sending anything in for repair
well ive received the replacement and although everything seems fine like there is no bleed anywhere, but has more gap upto'
seems in good condition, only complain would be that the power button set
is actually flush with the board
pros on replacement : louder/fuller sound -no Ii ght bleed, scrren seems more vivid/pronounced.
cons on replacement - power button and its refurbished phone
pros on original device, reliable
cons on original device, light bleed, alliuminum on left side isnt sunck in
conclusion , not exchanging keeping what i have
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Bluetooth problems

I have problems with my bluetooth headphones. It will connect and I can hear music for about 1 minute then it stops, my phone becomes unresponsive then it will usually reboot but get stuck. I usually have to pull the battery to restart.
I'm curious if there is something that I have flashed in the past to cause this.
The headphones work fine on my wifes 4g touch and my galaxy tablet as well.
I've even unrooted and went back to stock but still no luck.
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Michael61182 said:
I have problems with my bluetooth headphones. It will connect and I can hear music for about 1 minute then it stops, my phone becomes unresponsive then it will usually reboot but get stuck. I usually have to pull the battery to restart.
I'm curious if there is something that I have flashed in the past to cause this.
The headphones work fine on my wifes 4g touch and my galaxy tablet as well.
I've even unrooted and went back to stock but still no luck.
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Make sure all the screws in the back of the phone are very tight. If one is loose you may have a bad antenna connection.

I checked all the screws, they are all tight.
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I'm wondering if I were to switch the motherboard out with a phone that has a bad ESN will that affect this phone?
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The ESN follows the board unless you were to do that which we do not talk about on this board...
Hint
Hint.

Interesting, I didnt have that in mind, but may be worth a try. I saw some cheap S2's on ebay with bad ESN's. I'm just interested in getting my bluetooth working. I removed my motherboard last night just to see if I could see anything work visually. I already sent my phone to Samsung but they said it was OOW for having a cracked screen. The wanted to charge $160 to fix it.
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Michael61182 said:
Interesting, I didnt have that in mind, but may be worth a try. I saw some cheap S2's on ebay with bad ESN's. I'm just interested in getting my bluetooth working. I removed my motherboard last night just to see if I could see anything work visually. I already sent my phone to Samsung but they said it was OOW for having a cracked screen. The wanted to charge $160 to fix it.
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You can get used E4GTs all day long for under $100 in good condition on Craigslist where I am. I usually see them running $50-$75, but I paid $30 for the last one I bought.
I would suggest buying a new one, and selling the defective one on eBay for parts. If the shell is in fair condition someone will buy it.
The other option, if you are not under contract, is to consider an upgrade to the s4. I have seen some $0-$50 prices so far this holiday season.