Hey everyone,
I'm a relatively new Wildfire S owner (wanted to test out T-Mobile's new walmart plan). The touchscreen doesn't work for the most part, but every once in a while it becomes responsive for about 3 seconds. It only wants to work after I've swiped continuously on the screen in random directions for a few seconds and then it becomes responsive. Sometimes it works if I apply pressure to the edges of the screen as well.
The phone came with a stock T-Mobile ROM, and I immediately updated it to the newest Gingerbread stock. Still had issues.
I then installed CM7.2, and the issue is still there.
I then tried the screen freezing fix provided by mstfkaratas. Issue is still there.
The only thing left I can think of is the digitizer is bad. Is this a good assumption, or is there something else I can try?
Thanks in advance.
I had simmular issues when i got my mobile phone(freezing after unlock for 4 sec's on right side of the device).
After i changed rom's and did fix by mstfkaratas i dont have them anymore so i think you need to replace your digitizer and there os nothing more you can do as far as i know
If that is the only solution, can you recommend a safe place to buy one? (i.e. no fake parts or scammers). There are tons of eBay sellers, but I don't know what to look for to see if the part's any good.
*edit* I only paid about $50 for this phone, so i was expecting something like this would be necessary. Adding the cost of a digitizer is still cheaper than what the phone usually goes for used.
I just replaced the digitizer... and it still doesn't work. Double-checked the connections at least three times
I think we're on the same boat. One way I could manage to fix it is by locking then unlocking the phone, then the screen will be responsive.
try this tutorial, it should work for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436314
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thanks for the responses. the diag fix didn't work, so i sold the phone on ebay for parts. got almost what i paid for it, actually. ended up getting a used hd2 and putting android on it.
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Hi everybody! I have been reading here that some people had this issue, but I don't see how they solved it. I've had this issue since the beginning.
Basically, screen sensitivity is very bad when the device is unplugged, only when it's plugged in or holding it with both hands it responds correctly.
This is a problem for me, because for studying, i put the a100 on its stand case, and only need one finger to slide a word or ppt. With this grounding issue, i have to touch the a100 with both hands to make it react properly, it's very annoying and uncomfortable.
Should I take it to the technical support? it's a hardware problem? I tried the build.prop from crossix and still the same. And tried the recalibrate.apk without any success. I don't know what else I can do.
I'm still in guarantee, i'm thinking seriously to take it to SAT. But i have unlocked bootloader, how can i revert it? How should i prepare the device to keep manteining the guarantee?
people who sent the a100 to SAT with this problem, it was solved?
thanks, I really need a fix for this
I have installed the official ICS rom and now it seems locked again, and I'm not root anymore. I think it's prepared for SAT, so I've called acer technical support, they will take the tablet for repair on tuesday 15.
I will post the results when they send it back to me, if someone is interested.
Did you try it after the update to ICS? the OTA ICS updates did wonders for the sensitivity of most of our tabs.
Yes, this is happening since the beginning when I bought the tablet with honeycomb, and still happens in ICS. Let's see if the technical support can fix it! because I really love this a100 thanks!
it makes any difference to upgrade by OTA or by flashing the rom that's here? I have flashed ICS, not by OTA
Is your build .14? That's the one that seems to fix the touchscreen problems.
I have had the touchscreen issues since day one also. Same issues, works fine without a case in two hands, one handed or laying it on a table/couch the screen is jumpy, random touches, and glitchy multi-touch. I've run 3.2 gen2, ICS .014, and ICS .017. I've even popped it apart looking for something simple (and to take a look at the wifi antenna), but nothing obvious found. I would have to guess it is a manufacturing defect.
jakob95 said:
Is your build .14? That's the one that seems to fix the touchscreen problems.
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Yes it's that build (downloaded from the russian link)
This happens also in the a100 of my uncle. He has not yet the build .14, but I'm starting to think this build won't work to fix that.
I thought this build would fix the problem, but...
I want to believe it's a problem with some tabs and I had bad luck, and that technical support will fix it.
I've made this video showing the problem.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIGnXT22vhA
Definitely a problem with your tablet, mine is perfect.
I have similar problem but not bad us yours .. but iam out of luck because i buy it from ebay with no gurantee
I will send it tomorrow, we will see what happens xD
today my dear tablet have been sent to be repaired. I hope it will be with me soon again! xD I'll keep informing!
I've just received an email saying that my tablet is repaired! they will send it to me in the next days, very fast! I don't know if this is good or bad... xD
aishaz said:
I've just received an email saying that my tablet is repaired! they will send it to me in the next days, very fast! I don't know if this is good or bad... xD
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Well about all I can do is wish you good luck buddy
I just got a refurb off of ebay and it has a 90 day warranty thru Acer, and the fella I purchased it from.
I am not having any issues with the screen even using the stylus they sent with it.
I tried the stylus to see what the hype was with a stylus and found it to be just that hype.
Do you have any type of screen protector on your tab?
Sometimes certain ones can cause issues.
If your device is under warranty I would let them fix it.
yes I have a screen protector, but the issue is there even without it.
I will tell you when i recover my tab and see if it's fixed xD
yea its the device itself i had problems with mine.. it had become completely unresponsive after i rooted it and installed ics i sent it back to the factory took almost a month and got a new one i suggest u do the same
How do I get a new one? today I have received mine and the problem doesn't seem fixed I wonder what they did to think it was resolved
aishaz said:
How do I get a new one? today I have received mine and the problem doesn't seem fixed I wonder what they did to think it was resolved
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To be honest I didn't think the problem would be resolved. Contact them again and tell them the problem is not resolved; I'm sorry to say this seems like a design issue.
On the other hand, maybe you are being overly critical? My tab works well, but if I want to make the touchscreen seem less than perfect, then I would have no problems doing so. However, in practice this is a non-issue, and I have not had a problem with either my previous tab (which I sent back because it stopped charging) or my current tab (which I've had for 5 days). Of course, this is after upgrading them to official ICS releases.
I don't think I'm being critical, the fact that I can't slide a document properly without having to hold the tab with both hands is very very annoying for me, since I want it to study and the idea was to keep the tab in a stand in the table and touch it only for sliding for example. I stopped using it for this purpose due to that.
Moreover, my mother has another cheaper tablet and tactil control works so much better... In the same situations that my tab. I envy her for that, cause my tab is over 200€ more expensive and it's suposed to be better xD
I have an exam today, i will try to find time to call acer to tell them the problem is not solved.
This is my first HTC so i was very happy with my phone, speed and everything.
But after some time screen start to jump up and after few minuter it stops. That was for 3 or 4 times, and i thought thas is software problem, but i update phone on JB about month ago and it hapened again few times, but 2 days ago screen start to jumping and i cant to use my phone.
I recorded video and post it on youtube so if anyone know what is problem to tell me. I hope it is not big because i dont have warranty.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stWumBBxre0&feature=youtu.be
Definitely hardware.
I had the same problem with mi hox, in this moment the phone is on rma
i hope this problem will be solved soon
So is this something serious, or expensive to repair ?
From what i have heard in the past, replacing the touch display and digitizer costed around 180 euro's. But i don't know if its the screen/digitizer or only the mainboard that needs to be replaced.
had the same problem, my carrier sent it to guarantee repairs, got it back after 2 weeks, now i'm facing a problem where the volume rocker does not work when pushing volume up, it just randomly pushes the volume up itself for no apparent reason and i have to fiddle with volume down for a while to make it stop. i'm thinking of abandoning htc forever, this is my 3rd htc and every other has had major issues with hardware and software, i just can't trust them anymore.
Wow....
I happen to own a Samsung Galaxy S III, and coming from a family of HTC and iPhone users, I am really impressed with my device. My aunt has the One X as well, and her's did the same thing...she went to AT&T and they gave her a new one, No questions asked, seeing as it wasn't the first time they have seen something like it. They say there is an issue with the processor and something in the RAM...
Hello ppl I'm acuding today for your wise advices because I dont know what to do, recently the lower corners of my xperia play touch screen are not responding when i try to write messages or selecting something that is in that part of the screen I want to know if this problem is from the touch screen itself or to know if the problem comes from the flex, I send my phone with lots of technicians and 2 out of 4 told me that the flex was the problem and the other 2 told me that the touch was the problem idk what to do x_x
Since you sent your phone to 4 different technicians. I suggest to you into getting a new phone. Your touchscreen is more likely faulty at this point.
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Since you sent your phone to 4 different technicians. I suggest to you into getting a new phone. Your touchscreen is more likely faulty at this point.
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no its not like those technicians are like super experts, I will go for the touch screen if I dont make it work I will sell my phone and get a new one
Hi all,
I have a samsung tab 3 device and this is the second time in 6 months that it really struggles to swipe to unlock.
After getting it repaired under warranty last time it was fine but has started doing it again. It is very frustrating, especially because I'm a low user.
I've tried turning off device and this does not seem to solve the issue.
Occasionally it plays nice and works for 10 mins but then plays up again. Is there something I can do to easily repair this issue or
Should I take it back to samsung and get it fixed under warranty.
Or thirdly try and get a refund and buy another branded device ie ipad
Cheers for listening or reading
Sanga
When does this issue occur, only while screen is locked? What exactly do you mean by "struggles to swipe...?"