This is normal? - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

I took apart my Galaxy Nexus to fix the charging port, and upon putting it back together I realized that the volume down key no longer functions. The volume up key is still functional however. Is there an easy fix?
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Camera with power button

Can I us power button as a camera button I'm running aokp maguro b36
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Yes you can.
Open the Camera app and click the settings button twice and turn "Power Shutter" on.
I tried that and the feature is not working on my phone.
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Same here, just deal with it.
After changing the setting, exit the app and reopen it.
I also noticed you can't hold the button down for too long or the power menu pops up. Just press it once.
Shut your face you deal with yourself
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Lol, I'm not the one complaining about a camera button replacement.
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I was just asking why. Why do you come in Q%A to read it then. Get a life go get a iPhone that's were you belong.
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Big words from someone that can't differentiate where from were. Stop worrying about a camera button, go read up on what you missed in middle school instead.
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re: camera with power button
Got my Lumia 900 today and although the build quality is pretty great, the buttons on the side of the device are a bit loose and cause a little rattle. Anyone else notice this? If you tap the phone, you can hear a little rattle as well because of the buttons.
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clairefu said:
Got my Lumia 900 today and although the build quality is pretty great, the buttons on the side of the device are a bit loose and cause a little rattle. Anyone else notice this? If you tap the phone, you can hear a little rattle as well because of the buttons.
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How would we know? We own Galaxy Nexuses (or Nexii?).
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Broken volume button

My volume down button isn't working. I got my phone very slightly wet yesterday and also pressed the volume button with a slightly we're hand, which I think is the culprit. Anything I can try to fix this? Should/Could I open up my nexus and fix it? Thankfully on android you can grab the volume when you change it
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Mylenthes said:
My volume down button isn't working. I got my phone very slightly wet yesterday and also pressed the volume button with a slightly we're hand, which I think is the culprit. Anything I can try to fix this? Should/Could I open up my nexus and fix it? Thankfully on android you can grab the volume when you change it
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Do you have enough knowledge to fix it? http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Samsung+Galaxy+Nexus+Teardown/7182/1
This might help you, so you can see the internals.
Since it is water damage, have you tried the rice trick?
I haven't tried the rice thing partly because I don't have rice. With the disassembly, I think I can handle it. I've done stuff like that before so I may try it later tonight.
My button works when I press a bit hard also so it may just be out of place.
Thanks.
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Any way to "remap" the power button?

Okay, so here's my problem and it seems to not be an uncommon one. (search showed others experiencing this and all the responses would say is that they brought it to Sprint and what not..)
The power button seems to like "lock" or "jam" when I hit it, so that either a) the power menu comes up or b) the phone completely restarts or shuts down.
I was thinking maybe there might be a way to remap the power button to like, a volume rocker switch and completely disable the power button. Any help? I can't exchange this phone or anything for 6 months (no TEP, contract) and honestly, I love this phone to death. Any help would be appreciated for my poor phone!
That would require a very complex hardware modification. So... No. By any regular standard, it can't be done. You can look up mobiletechvideos on google. They do power button replacements.
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Can't this be one in keypad.kl or the equivalent file on this phone?
Remapping a button power button to the volume keys is not as simple as changing a few likes of code.
There is hardware in play. The volume keys are not connected the same as the power button. Both have different conditions. The power button will have different resistors and voltage regulators than the volume keys. Logic states that altering how the software uses these buttons could cause even more damage. Like sending power from the power button to a volume key could be detrimental because it may not have the same resistance leading to or from it like the power button.
Also, take into account that all three buttons do an entirely different task. They would logically not even be traced to the same spot on the motherboard.
At best, keypad.kl would be able to disable the buttons.
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charok said:
The power button seems to like "lock" or "jam" when I hit it, so that either a) the power menu comes up or b) the phone completely restarts or shuts down.
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I had a similar problem with my Sprint S2. Replacing the failing power button fixed it. Are you good with a soldering iron?
Several ebay sellers offer the SPH-D710 Epic Touch power switch.
Or, you can ship it in for about $40 (including return shipping):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sprint-POWER-SWITCH-Bad-Button-SERVICE-/151047294580
How hard is the soldering of this switch really? Has anyone tried it themselves?
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Its not for beginners. But if you have some experience, patience and the correct tools, it isn't really hard. This kind of soldering requires a steady hand.
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I've soldered chips in the original xbox, maybe just got lucky but would you know how it compares? I've been using gravity off for the past few months and can't wait to get rid of this phone.
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You can just change the values in this file
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It is much smaller than a mod chip. I have also done the same. Used to sell them and install them.
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graydiggy said:
It is much smaller than a mod chip. I have also done the same. Used to sell them and install them.
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Are there sufficient instructions supplied with these replacements?
For now, I've been using an app called Gravity Screen which keeps me from needing to use the power button. I think I read about it here. It won't help with screen shots though, but there may be a solution for that as well.
e30user said:
Are there sufficient instructions supplied with these replacements?
For now, I've been using an app called Gravity Screen which keeps me from needing to use the power button. I think I read about it here. It won't help with screen shots though, but there may be a solution for that as well.
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There are a ton of screenshot apps out there that don't require use of the power button. I know it's not a solution but it's a work-around.
e30user said:
Are there sufficient instructions supplied with these replacements?
For now, I've been using an app called Gravity Screen which keeps me from needing to use the power button. I think I read about it here. It won't help with screen shots though, but there may be a solution for that as well.
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There is YouTube. There are so many instructional videos.
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Just found this-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2294274

Galaxy nexus issues turning on

so i had a gnex with a busted usb port. i was using my moms gnex battery in the meantime to send a few important tests before i went off the air, and then i got a HTC One (which is awesome btw) to replace it, but when i got the usb pcb to replace the busted one, i replaced it all and triple checked all connections before putting phone back together.
Basically the problem is this. power button wont do anything. the battery i have i know has a 50% charge on it. I tried the pull battery put in usb put in battery trick and that gets me to the charging logo for about 15 seconds and then the phone turns off.
Do i have a bricked phone?
any ideas?
Power button with up/down volume held in??? Anything?
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themirrorstruth said:
Power button with up/down volume held in??? Anything?
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nothing. dead as a doorknob. only thing that works is the battery short thing with the USB. but still only 15 second cycle then turn off.
Still could use some ideas
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Still could use some ideas
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Omap
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mrgnex said:
Omap
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Just tried that fix. went through the steps but it still wont turn on. im assuming its just a lost cause at this point?
can anyone confirm i should just put the phone in the phone graveyard and move on seeing that the omap flash didnt work? or?

Mod for power through volume button

Hey guys,
My friend spilled grand marnier on phone and now my power button doesn't work. I'm on a ROM that doesn't have screen wake by volume buttons, but is there a mod to put this in, or an app to use instead? I'm afraid to flash without a working power button and my wife's upgrade is in march so I'll have to tough it out till she gets her new phone and I take my incredible back. Thanks to anyone with any suggestions. I greatly appreciate it.
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Gargamel1 said:
Hey guys,
My friend spilled grand marnier on phone and now my power button doesn't work. I'm on a ROM that doesn't have screen wake by volume buttons, but is there a mod to put this in, or an app to use instead? I'm afraid to flash without a working power button and my wife's upgrade is in march so I'll have to tough it out till she gets her new phone and I take my incredible back. Thanks to anyone with any suggestions. I greatly appreciate it.
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Something similar happened to me when it rained and the phone got drenched. The safest route is to use a hair dryer near the power button wait for it to dry out from the inside then try again. The contact button in the power strip doesn't work when wet.
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Yeah I was going to but grand mariner is really syrupy and I think that's the major problem. This has been a problem for the past couple weeks, and been getting progressively worse. Now it won't work at all. Thanks though for the suggestion.
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Gargamel1 said:
Yeah I was going to but grand mariner is really syrupy and I think that's the major problem. This has been a problem for the past couple weeks, and been getting progressively worse. Now it won't work at all. Thanks though for the suggestion.
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Try cleaning the contact off with a qtip and some rubbing alcohol
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Changing Rom's can also be an option.
But you can also try using many apps to turn screen on or off by touching screen or waving hand over proximity sensor.
Eg.
I use:
PGM aka touch control:
Wake screen up with double tap or swipe up like BB10.
Screen off:
Program pie button to turn off screen.
Thank you both for your suggestions. I will try both of them.
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Xposed Module?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565009

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