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Here's the situation, My wife has the Epic 4G, this is her 2nd replacement,and cannot get another thru the insurance. She dropped the phone, from couch to the floor, not far at all, but still dropped. The power button doesn't work now - at all. If I plug in to charger, it does light up keypad, home keys, and battery charging icon. Just no response from power button.
My question is, is there any way to turn the phone on thru the PC maybe? As long as I can get it on, then we should be good. I googled all over, but no solution found yet. Hopefully there's some way to kick it on thru the PC. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
Have you tried pulling the battery cover off to get better acces to the switch and jiggling it around a little. Maybe the switch button just got jammed in. try pulling the button outward with a sharp object. Basic stuff, i know...but it is just a switch.
Lol... thanks man. I tried everything you can think of, took the phone apart and everything. The power button is just done. I ended up running Odin3, and slid keypad open,held 1 button,and plugged in USB and she jumped into Download mode - Thank god. Ran ACS recovery.tar file,AND it reset! Now, as long as the battery doesn't die, I can wake the phone with Volume keys,and all is good. If the battery does die - then I can just run the Odin3 process again... women...lol!
check eBay for a parts phone. maybe you can frankenstein it back to good.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/Cell-Phones-Smartphones-/9355/i.html?rt=nc&LH_ItemCondition=7000&_nkw=epic%204g&_catref=1&_dmpt=Cell_Phones&_fln=1&_ssov=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m1539
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Wife did the same to hers, dead power button. She usually tries to keep it charged all time now, to keep it from turning off.
However, if the phone turns off or freezes, we get it turned back on by Plugging in the charger until the softkeys light up, and as soon as the battery icon turns green, unplug the charger. The phone should reboot, and if you timed it right, you'll see the samsung logo.
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Here's the situation, My wife has the Epic 4G, this is her 2nd replacement,and cannot get another thru the insurance. She dropped the phone, from couch to the floor, not far at all, but still dropped. The power button doesn't work now - at all. If I plug in to charger, it does light up keypad, home keys, and battery charging icon. Just no response from power button.
My question is, is there any way to turn the phone on thru the PC maybe? As long as I can get it on, then we should be good. I googled all over, but no solution found yet. Hopefully there's some way to kick it on thru the PC. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance![/QUOTE
i believe you need to buy a new power ribbon inside the phone.. sometimes they go bad. if you have the $8 insurance they should just fix it for free
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SerialKilla said:
Here's the situation, My wife has the Epic 4G, this is her 2nd replacement,and cannot get another thru the insurance. She dropped the phone, from couch to the floor, not far at all, but still dropped. The power button doesn't work now - at all. If I plug in to charger, it does light up keypad, home keys, and battery charging icon. Just no response from power button.
My question is, is there any way to turn the phone on thru the PC maybe? As long as I can get it on, then we should be good. I googled all over, but no solution found yet. Hopefully there's some way to kick it on thru the PC. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance![/QUOTE
i believe you need to buy a new power ribbon inside the phone.. sometimes they go bad. if you have the $8 insurance they should just fix it for free
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+1 to this. My power button stopped working when I replaced my screen myself... it worked for a couple days and then stopped working. Brought it to sprint and they fixed it for free.
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SerialKilla said:
Here's the situation, My wife has the Epic 4G, this is her 2nd replacement,and cannot get another thru the insurance. She dropped the phone, from couch to the floor, not far at all, but still dropped. The power button doesn't work now - at all. If I plug in to charger, it does light up keypad, home keys, and battery charging icon. Just no response from power button.
My question is, is there any way to turn the phone on thru the PC maybe? As long as I can get it on, then we should be good. I googled all over, but no solution found yet. Hopefully there's some way to kick it on thru the PC. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
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You need to have a jig to put the phone in download mode, then use odin to flash a stock modem this will cause the phone to reset. As stated before you can wake the phone from sleep mode by sliding it open. Just do not let the battey full drain or you will have to repeat the process. This process can be done with any "jig-able" samsung device that is flashed with odin.
Hope this helps
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You need to have a jig to put the phone in download mode, then use odin to flash a stock modem this will cause the phone to reset. As stated before you can wake the phone from sleep mode by sliding it open. Just do not let the battey full drain or you will have to repeat the process. This process can be done with any "jig-able" samsung device that is flashed with odin.
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How do you put the phone into download mode without a power button? I thought it was the 1 key and power.
djhspawn said:
How do you put the phone into download mode without a power button? I thought it was the 1 key and power.
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The usb cord turns the phone on, no need for a button
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flastnoles11 said:
masterbat6025 said:
+1 to this. My power button stopped working when I replaced my screen myself... it worked for a couple days and then stopped working. Brought it to sprint and they fixed it for free.
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did you have to unroot and return to stock before taking it in to sprint? =\
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Silly work around
I had an Epic that did the same thing, I know there is a keyboard shortcut to power up the device but I'm not sure what it is. I was able to power mine up after about 15 minutes of smashing all of the keys on the keyboard at random at the same time. Perhaps somebody with a bit more time or understanding of the keymap might be able to figure it out.
Talk to your Local Sprint Store
For me it was the button that failed. Since the power button is a part of the keyboard assembly it required replacing the keyboard. I called over to the local Sprint store and, after some begging, they agreed to part with the keyboard from a bricked phone they had in the shop. It took very little time for me to replace it and get the phone up and running again.
Hi, my power button wont work either. It happened when I replace my screen yesterday. I cant take it to sprint because it is rooted with a custom rom. Does anyone know exactly what the problem is or what part I need. I am pretty good with androids so I think I could do it
Sometimes when you take it apart the cable goes bad ( happened to me twice) just replace the ribbon cable and all will be well
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Hi, my power button wont work either. It happened when I replace my screen yesterday. I cant take it to sprint because it is rooted with a custom rom. Does anyone know exactly what the problem is or what part I need. I am pretty good with androids so I think I could do it
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If you want to take it to Sprint, just Odin Stock FC09
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An easier method for ur madness
Had the same issue with my power button not working. I'm not sure why but if I use my lg usb cord to charge it the phone will boot it self. Now if I use my Samsung, or Motorola or even tried a blackberry usb cord they all will just charge the battery. Kind of strange but lot less hectic than booting through ur computer every time. Hopefully this helps
Stumbled across this thread while playing with an EPIC 4G with the same problem. Quite by accident, and before I saw this thread, same thing worked for me. A LG USB cord boots it .
So I've had a my Galaxy Nexus for some time now. I'm rooted and I was running AOKP with absolutely no issues what so ever.
Then out of the blue my phone wouldn't charge when it was turned on, so I had to power down to charge. When this finally stopped and I actually COULD charge while powered on, when I would disconnect from the wall outlet the phone would continue to display the bolt icon and say charging - an issue which I could never solve.
Then the next day the Power Button stopped responding all together and the screen would not power down because I have settings configured to keep the screen on whilst charging, and as the phone was under the illusion it was still charging this meant the screen would never turn off. Other than those two issues the rest of the phone worked perfectly.
But eventually constant powering of the screen whilst ACTUALLY off charge killed the battery. So, obviously, I plugged it in. And all I get is the white charging indicator of the large battery and the bolt inside, I cannot boot beyond this because of the irresponsive power button but the animation shows me that the battery is charging and I imagine it is full at this point.
Reading through some forums online for the past few days a reoccurring suggestion appeared to be unscrewing the back and checking the connections to the power button - but upon trying this I managed to get out 5 of the 6 screws and unfortunately failed and rounded the final one off.
I really need help you guys. My phone is my life and on it at the moment are lots of important files. Any suggestions are appreciated greatly.
I'm only worried to send the phone to either Samsung or my Carrier because it is rooted and because of the rounded screw, surely my warranty is voided now? and I can't unroot because the power button is dysfunctional. The only good thing I think is that the fact I see the charging indicator tells me that the phone is not bricked, but how can I get onto it without a power button?
I only need the phone booted up so that I can restore my data and at least attempt to unroot. HELP PLEASE HELP!
Try to boot into recovery by pressing the power bottom and both volume up and down. And try a fresh install of the ROM also try not using the keep screen on feature as it uses a lot of battery and takes longer to fully charge. And you can burn the screen with that feature turn on.
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nativi said:
Try to boot into recovery by pressing the power bottom and both volume up and down. And try a fresh install of the ROM also try not using the keep screen on feature as it uses a lot of battery and takes longer to fully charge. And you can burn the screen with that feature turn on.
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My power button isn't responding. All that happens is when I connect it to power I see the white charging indicator - tells me its not bricked - however, a couple of times I've help the power button trying to boot it and it boots into ODIN MODE but then where its says start and points to the power button, I press it and nothing. It's totally irresponsive about 99.99999% of the time:/
When ever you start having issues with a ROM it could be an app or a setting in the ROM features causing issues a fresh install can sometimes fix it. I would keep trying to see if you can boot in to the recovery and flash something. With one screw being mess with I can see Verizon charging you for a replacement unless you have the extended warranty. Which is still 100 $ to use. Good luck.
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That would mean booting would it not? I have no power button:/ I just need the phone to boot, that's all. I can get some vital data from it then and send it back
If you can get it to be recognized by USB
adb reboot bootloader
From there follow the guides to get back to stock via fastboot once you get back stock
fastboot oem lock.
Then try warranty if your problems still exist.
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Beamer9408 said:
If you can get it to be recognized by USB
adb reboot bootloader
From there follow the guides to get back to stock via fastboot once you get back stock
fastboot oem lock.
Then try warranty if your problems still exist.
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Does the phone not have to be booted to be recognised by USB? Plus I'm running a Mac, I know you guys hate Macs
I actually have the same problem. Running the blackice ROM. I absolutely love the ROM but i have to keep switching chargers and/or hoping it will charge. Had to take battery completely out and put it on one of those wall things. Have done a compete wipe and reinstall but didn't change. It's not charging when plugged in but it's not charging either. Just goes from discharging to not charging in the about phone stats..
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JediNinjafication said:
I actually have the same problem. Running the blackice ROM. I absolutely love the ROM but i have to keep switching chargers and/or hoping it will charge. Had to take battery completely out and put it on one of those wall things. Have done a compete wipe and reinstall but didn't change. It's not charging when plugged in but it's not charging either. Just goes from discharging to not charging in the about phone stats..
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The phone is charging, I just can't get it to boot due to the power button not working. I just mentioned all of the symptoms for the sake of being detailed to get the best help
Before all that was is just randomly powering off and rebooting? Mine did that yesterday a few times before the charge issue. at the moment mine says "charging usb" earlier it was "not charging" and "charging ac" an using the original cord. I'm asking because now I'm all worried I'm going to be having same issue as you. like symptoms ya know? I hope not because i have FINALLY found a ROM i love. And I'm a serial flasher lol
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do you have usb fast charging enabled?
JediNinjafication said:
Before all that was is just randomly powering off and rebooting? Mine did that yesterday a few times before the charge issue. at the moment mine says "charging usb" earlier it was "not charging" and "charging ac" an using the original cord. I'm asking because now I'm all worried I'm going to be having same issue as you. like symptoms ya know? I hope not because i have FINALLY found a ROM i love. And I'm a serial flasher lol
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Yeah, on the AOKP it would do random quick reboots, going straight from the Pink AOKP Unicorn then back into the OS. Quite annoying
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do you have usb fast charging enabled?
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i don't think so
So I have not even got my nexus yet but have been watching the forums (as it comes tomorrow) but I have noticed this happening to a lot of nexus phone where it won't charge or boot like this are they related ????they all seam to be out of no where every thread says the same thing just one day my phone turns off and doesn't work
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So I have not even got my nexus yet but have been watching the forums (as it comes tomorrow) but I have noticed this happening to a lot of nexus phone where it won't charge or boot like this are they related ????they all seam to be out of no where every thread says the same thing just one day my phone turns off and doesn't work
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I would recommend it - since Christmas this is the first problem I've had
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My power button isn't responding. All that happens is when I connect it to power I see the white charging indicator - tells me its not bricked - however, a couple of times I've help the power button trying to boot it and it boots into ODIN MODE but then where its says start and points to the power button, I press it and nothing. It's totally irresponsive about 99.99999% of the time:/
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If it boots into ODIN mode and you're _just_ pressing power, that means you probably have an error where it thinks your VOLUME DOWN button is being pressed, not the power button.
You have to do a battery pull to get out of ODIN mode, btw.
Let us know: what happens if you boot into ODIN, pull the battery, and then just boot up pressing power....
No one else sees the trend ?
All of the people having this issue are running AOKP (or a kang of it(blackice)).
Funny how that works eh ?
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No one else sees the trend ?
All of the people having this issue are running AOKP (or a kang of it(blackice)).
Funny how that works eh ?
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Yes I saw that too subscribe should submit to there bug tracker
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m.is.for.michael said:
If it boots into ODIN mode and you're _just_ pressing power, that means you probably have an error where it thinks your VOLUME DOWN button is being pressed, not the power button.
You have to do a battery pull to get out of ODIN mode, btw.
Let us know: what happens if you boot into ODIN, pull the battery, and then just boot up pressing power....
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I've never been able to replicate this boot, and holding VOLUME DOWN doesn't do anything either
Okay ladies and gentlemen, please take the time to help me out, as I've never had this happen before...
I should state that I am on Slim Bean weekly (4.3) and BionicSheep kernel.
Today I went to the gym, used my bluetooth headset as usual. I turned off my bluetooth when I got home and rebooted my phone (bluetooth won't turn off without a reboot). I laid my phone down (I didn't check to see if it rebooted), took a shower and played video games for about an hour.
When I checked to see if I had any texts, I noticed my phone wouldn't wake (I figured it had a hardboot), so I tried holding down the power button to reboot, which didn't work. I pulled the battery and saw the Bionic Sheep splash screen, then nothing. Tried the power button again, nothing. Now when I pull the battery, I see the Bionic Sheep splash screen about 50% of the time, if that... usually I feel a little vibrate, then see nothing. I have the USB Jig for download mode, which I used and it went into download mode, but then the screen disappeared...
What can this be? Dying phone, breaking screen? HELP!
EDIT: Just tried recovery. I see the blue writing in the upper left that says "Recovery Booting..." then nothing, just a black screen
Then you're not booting download mode, thats recovery trying to boot. Hold home, volume DOWN and power. When it starts to boot/vibrate release power only.
If you can get here flash stock/root66 firmware via odin and report back.
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DocHoliday77 said:
Then you're not booting download mode, thats recovery trying to boot. Hold home, volume DOWN and power. When it starts to boot/vibrate release power only.
If you can get here flash stock/root66 firmware via odin and report back.
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Sorry I meant recovery, not download. Sorry for that. I tried download too as stated earlier.
Do you happen to have the links for odin and stock recovery? If not, i'll take a look in a sec.
EDIT: Just downloaded odin from your sig, I'll check for stock firmware in a sec.
But a new problem, like I said before my phone goes into download, but it only stayed on the screen for a few seconds, then turns off. Odin isn't recognizing the phone at all...
I just tried to do it again, download mode only stays on for about 3 seconds. Odin recognized it for the few seconds its on, then it disappears... any ideas?
Does the phone power on by itself if you remove and replace the battery?
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Does the phone power on by itself if you remove and replace the battery?
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Yes sir it does, don't have to touch the power button at all.
I've tried download and recovery mode dozens of times now, the phone just powers off after a few seconds and won't turn back on until I pull the battery.
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Yes sir it does, don't have to touch the power button at all.
I've tried download and recovery mode dozens of times now, the phone just powers off after a few seconds and won't turn back on until I pull the battery.
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So i've ruled out the screen at this point. Even though im 99% sure it was over 75% charged, im letting it sit/charge for a few hours an try again.
Been googling about similar problems... could this be "sudden death syndrome"?
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So i've ruled out the screen at this point. Even though im 99% sure it was over 75% charged, im letting it sit/charge for a few hours an try again.
Been googling about similar problems... could this be "sudden death syndrome"?
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If it powers on without having to press the button, then I am 95% sure that is the problem. The power button is perpetually pressed. It could be the switch is loose or jammed, which I believe is usually the case. It is possible that there could be a short, but I doubt it as this has been happening more and more frequently lately. Some have reported being able to fix it themselves by opening it and either replacing or reseating the button, while others opt to take it to a local shop and have it fixed. (if you do, do not let them attempt to flash anything or they will brick it).
You can try to tap on it to jiggle it unstuck, but if you get it working again, this will certainly only be temporary.
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If it powers on without having to press the button, then I am 95% sure that is the problem. The power button is perpetually pressed. It could be the switch is loose or jammed, which I believe is usually the case. It is possible that there could be a short, but I doubt it as this has been happening more and more frequently lately. Some have reported being able to fix it themselves by opening it and either replacing or reseating the button, while others opt to take it to a local shop and have it fixed. (if you do, do not let them attempt to flash anything or they will brick it).
You can try to tap on it to jiggle it unstuck, but if you get it working again, this will certainly only be temporary.
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Okay ill give the power button a try before calling the insurance later today. Thanks for your help.
Do you happen know how t mobile insurance works? I'm really low on cash so i'm hoping there isn't a deductible for first time "offenses"...
EDIT: Quick question though, if it was in a constant boot loop with the button pressed, wouldn't I feel it vibrate multiple times and/or see the screen flash multiple times? I only feel/see it do these things once, then its gone.
I just took it apart and the power button was fine, so i'm now guessing this is something more serious...
Well I went through T mobile and am getting my phone replaced for $5. It's on backorder though so I have to wait 5-7 days before they even ship it, which kinda sucks.
Anyways I am hoping they don't see that I flashed a custom ROM. The once in awhile it does show the splash screen, it shows a little sheep on the bottom (due to the Bionic Sheep kernel), and the DL mode that stays on for about 2-3 seconds shows a flash count of 1. I am hoping they don't see it, or don't take the time to check after realizing that it's not functioning properly...
So did you get a warranty replacement then? (Insurance requires a $150 deductible, but it doesn't matter if it's been rooted) If so, they might see that and then charge you, I'm really not sure... I've heard of them doing that and also heard they don't even bother looking.
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So did you get a warranty replacement then? (Insurance requires a $150 deductible, but it doesn't matter if it's been rooted) If so, they might see that and then charge you, I'm really not sure... I've heard of them doing that and also heard they don't even bother looking.
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I called T mobile tech support, and they only charged me $5, not $150. The refurb should be here on Thursday, I guess I'll find out soon enough if they charge me for the rooting (im pretty sure they won't notice since the screen is on for less than 3 seconds, but who knows).
I can always try the 'when in doubt, deny deny deny' technique. Lol
I've been with them for awhile and sent back multiple rooted phones and have never been charged
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I've been with them for awhile and sent back multiple rooted phones and have never been charged
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Thank you for the words of comfort. Lol
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I called T mobile tech support, and they only charged me $5, not $150. The refurb should be here on Thursday, I guess I'll find out soon enough if they charge me for the rooting (im pretty sure they won't notice since the screen is on for less than 3 seconds, but who knows).
I can always try the 'when in doubt, deny deny deny' technique. Lol
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How long have you had the phone? If it's still under warranty then it's just the $5. But in my case where it is a year and a half old and there is physical damage, I seriously doubt they'd go for that!
That also means I might still just get a refurbished T999. Insurance claims go through Asurion, while warranty goes through T-Mobile. And unless I'm mistaken, Asurion has their own stock of refurbs...
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I recently had a buddy get a screen replace from a place in the mall. The phone display and everything works, but one problem after all of that. It will not stay on and keeps bootlooping ect.... I did a factory reset and still no luck another weird thing is, when it is plugged in the battery will go from 80% down to barely nothing then quickly charges back up. The phone somewhat seems to stay on when it is plugged in. The phone started having these problems when the screen was replaced. Im confused. please help! Thanks!
sure its simple
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I recently had a buddy get a screen replace from a place in the mall. The phone display and everything works, but one problem after all of that. It will not stay on and keeps bootlooping ect.... I did a factory reset and still no luck another weird thing is, when it is plugged in the battery will go from 80% down to barely nothing then quickly charges back up. The phone somewhat seems to stay on when it is plugged in. The phone started having these problems when the screen was replaced. Im confused. please help! Thanks!
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First thing first do a hard factory reset with the volume down and power button, not work then flash with lg flash tool the model numbers kdz all downloads and guides are posted. let it fully boot power down then fully charge, power up and down several times so the data files understand the new digitizer and resets all problems. Still dont work find screen replacement video via youtube once there whatch how to disassemble cause I am pretty sure it is one of the data cables or connections that is loose but you can never know with software and those are easier to do and less chance of permanent damage.
Or you can mail it to me and I fix her right up lol
So I've been using my Tab S for a minimum of 3-4 hours a day since I got it in Feb.
It is the Tab S 10.5 32GB version from Best Buy SM-T800
I've never dropped it, scratched it, etc. I've been VERY careful with it.
I installed Iron Rom on it in March (before Lollipop came out), and besides one freeze per month, have had no issue with it (I've also never updated Iron Rom as it never had an issue).
This morning I used the tablet for an hour while it was plugged in (and at 100%). I then unplugged it and put it on a table. An hour later, I went to use it, and the screen stayed black when I pushed any buttons!!
So I tried holding down the power button for 30 seconds. Nothing. I tried plugging it in. Nothing. I tried holding down volume down and power button for 30 seconds. Nothing. I tried holding down all the buttons for 30 seconds. Nothing.. I tried holding volume up, down, and power. Nothing. I tried holding volume down, menu, and power. Nothing. I tried holding volume up, menu, and power. Nothing. Then I repeated the above over and over. NOTHING!
I even waived magnets over it.. (I read it on the internet).. Nothing
This tablet is my daily driver. It won't turn on, it won't show me a charging screen. I'm freaking out! There is no physical damage to the tablet, no one else has touched it.. I'm freaking out man!!
Any suggestions before I jump out the window?
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So I've been using my Tab S for a minimum of 3-4 hours a day since I got it in Feb.
It is the Tab S 10.5 32GB version from Best Buy SM-T800
I've never dropped it, scratched it, etc. I've been VERY careful with it.
I installed Iron Rom on it in March (before Lollipop came out), and besides one freeze per month, have had no issue with it (I've also never updated Iron Rom as it never had an issue).
This morning I used the tablet for an hour while it was plugged in (and at 100%). I then unplugged it and put it on a table. An hour later, I went to use it, and the screen stayed black when I pushed any buttons!!
So I tried holding down the power button for 30 seconds. Nothing. I tried plugging it in. Nothing. I tried holding down volume down and power button for 30 seconds. Nothing. I tried holding down all the buttons for 30 seconds. Nothing.. I tried holding volume up, down, and power. Nothing. I tried holding volume down, menu, and power. Nothing. I tried holding volume up, menu, and power. Nothing. Then I repeated the above over and over. NOTHING!
I even waived magnets over it.. (I read it on the internet).. Nothing
This tablet is my daily driver. It won't turn on, it won't show me a charging screen. I'm freaking out! There is no physical damage to the tablet, no one else has touched it.. I'm freaking out man!!
Any suggestions before I jump out the window?
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Hi, I think someone had this problem a while back. No matter what he did, it didnt seem to turn on at all. It turns out, it was some sort of hardware problem and even though knox was tripped, it was repaired free of charge. The only thing I can think of is sending it to samsung or something and say something like you were trying to update through kies and this happened ao you can get it repaired since its not your fault. I am leaning towards that this has to be an hardware problem since someone (XDA user FormeriPhoney) had the same issue with his. Hopefully it goes well with your Tab S!
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Hi, I think someone had this problem a while back. No matter what he did, it didnt seem to turn on at all. It turns out, it was some sort of hardware problem and even though knox was tripped, it was repaired free of charge. The only thing I can think of is sending it to samsung or something and say something like you were trying to update through kies and this happened ao you can get it repaired since its not your fault. I am leaning towards that this has to be an hardware problem since someone (XDA user FormeriPhoney) had the same issue with his. Hopefully it goes well with your Tab S!
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Argh.. I talked to Samsung.. They said I would need to send the tablet to them and I would get it fixed/replaced but it would take 2-3 weeks. They have no advanced warranty to send a replacement out first.
The other (and more scummy) option is to go to Best Buy, buy a replacement, and then return this one as a DOA. It would save me 3 weeks of being without a tablet..
This sucks
Try POWER + VOL DOWN.
Hold for at least 30 secs.
If not you may find after a day or so the battery will fully deplete and then start charging.
Do you get any response on the pc when you plug it in?
ashyx said:
Try POWER + VOL DOWN.
Hold for at least 30 secs.
If not you may find after a day or so the battery will fully deplete and then start charging.
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I did that
Held it down for a few min
Samsung chat had me plug in the tablet and hold down power for a minute
Didn't work
It's unplugged now and on a table.
I'm seriously considering the best buy option
Argh!
EvanWasHere said:
I did that
Held it down for a few min
Samsung chat had me plug in the tablet and hold down power for a minute
Nothing happens.
Argh!
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Seems like a hardware failure then unfortunately.
ashyx said:
Seems like a hardware failure then unfortunately.
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Oh.. And no response on a PC.
Yeah. This sucks. The only good news is that I actually backed up a lot to the external memory card last week as I was planning to go lollipop soon. The bad news is that all my customizations and other stuff is not saved (book marks in books I'm reading, etc). My titanium backup is from the first week I got my tablet.
But this is exactly why I won't get a phone without an external memory card. I would have lost everything.
DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
Hopefully it goes well with your Tab S!
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ashyx said:
If not you may find after a day or so the battery will fully deplete and then start charging.
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IT"S ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I woke up this morning,, resigned to no tablet.. still debating on going to Best Buy and getting a new one.. But I have 12 models coming in today for auditions.. So really don't have time.. But I NEED a tablet for notes with these auditions.
I walk over to the tablet laying dead on the cable.. and try plugging it in... and suddenly.. 0% comes on the screen.. it's sooo beautiful.. I want to make out with the tablet.. My heart leaps with happiness..
I turn on the tablet.. and it boots!!!!! It gets into Android.. and Nova Prime pops on the screen! But.. just as I couldnt get any happier.. it shuts down... It doesnt like booting at 0%.. So I wait another 3 min, half breathless... 1%!!! And I boot again. This time it sticks and I'm able to boot successfully into Android.
So here is my question. WTF happened? How do I avoid this?? Not being able to do a hard reset is some really mess up [email protected]#$%, If I was on a plane or other kind of trip, I would have been pissed... Let alone the wasting of literally 2-3 hours last night trying every single button combination for 2-3min at a time.
I'm surprised hard reset didn't work. I'd try it now it's working just so you know what to expect when you need it.
It may just be a one off. My tablet went into sd card mode once for no reason and that scared the heck out of me. I couldn't do anything. Left it overnight and after the battery ran down it started charging and then booted.
Never done it since.
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I'm surprised hard reset didn't work. I'd try it now it's working just so you know what to expect when you need it.
It may just be a one off. My tablet went into sd card mode once for no reason and that scared the heck out of me. I couldn't do anything. Left it overnight and after the battery ran down it started charging and then booted.
Never done it since.
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Yup. Holding down the vol - and power after 20 seconds rebooted the tablet.
I would kill for a hard reset pinhole in the tablet.. Or a faster way to quick drain the battery.
Does the microusb port supply power when the tablets is turned off, if it does connect an usb device that will drain the power faster, like an portable hdd.
John.
EvanWasHere said:
Yup. Holding down the vol - and power after 20 seconds rebooted the tablet.
I would kill for a hard reset pinhole in the tablet.. Or a faster way to quick drain the battery.
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EvanWasHere said:
Yup. Holding down the vol - and power after 20 seconds rebooted the tablet.
I would kill for a hard reset pinhole in the tablet.. Or a faster way to quick drain the battery.
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I've never known the hard reset not to work, no matter what state the tablet has been in and I've bricked mine God knows how many times.
Only when it dropped into sd card mode did it not work.
check my thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...rging-home-t3155261/post61859921#post61859921