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I just bought a used G2 today for a ridiculously good price. The phone is in absolute mint condition, however I have one small issue.
I am unable to swipe. Not swype, as in the texting app. I can't smoothly switch home screens because as soon as my finger leaves the screen during a swiping motion, any movement on the display immediately halts in it's current position. I constantly get stuck in between home screens, and when trying to navigate vertical lists it's near impossible because there's no fluidity and the list stops literally as soon as the screen has no contact. Also, while trying to navigate vertical lists, every once in a while the screen position will 'jump' back to where it just was as you attempt to scroll down further, thus causing a piece of screen that just won't go away for a moment. One more related issue is the fact that when I try to tap things it will act as if I'm doing a long-press. For example: sometimes hitting the app drawer button will bring up the long-press options, clicking an app from the open drawer will move icon like you're about to place on home screen, etc. This is all very annoying.
If this could be fixed then the phone would be perfect. It was like this when I first got it with the stock 2.2 rom on it. I proceeded to wipe and root the phone, install clockwork, and get the latest stable CM7 on it. Please, somebody help
Not to offend, but there's probably a reason it was so cheap and you may have found it.
This may not be the answer you're looking for but I had an issue just like this not long ago.
I dropped my phone in a parking garage, it landed face down. The EXACT issue you're describing, started at this moment. I found that some "persuasive" force, IE slamming the phone on a counter, or, a "twisting" action on phone helped...
I know, being so abusive to a $500 phone that I haven't even paid off yet doesn't seem like the smartest idea, but I do have insurance.
Sorry to bump an old thread, but I'm having the same problem. I dont want to go through the warranty process b/c I need to have my phone for the next few weeks. If any dev can help me solve this problem I would be very appreciative. Thank you.
Check the connection of the ribbon cable.
Could have been dropped and knocked loose.
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I'm experiencing a lot of problems with the SwiftKey App lately on my Note 10.1. Even though I switched most functions off, only auto-caps at start of new line is on, I get random inserted digits or even random auto-completion (which is very annoying I can tell you) . Anyone else using SwiftKey who experienced problems on the new Note 10.1?
It also can be very difficult to start a new line because it writes the 2nd, 3rd etc. letter on top of each other.
Edit: had to remove typos and random characters 3 times in the first alinea alone.
Ettepetje said:
I'm experiencing a lot of problems with the SwiftKey App lately on my Note 10.1. Even though I switched most functions off, only auto-caps at start of new line is on, I get random inserted digits or even random auto-completion (which is very annoying I can tell you) . Anyone else using SwiftKey who experienced problems on the new Note 10.1?
It also can be very difficult to start a new line because it writes the 2nd, 3rd etc. letter on top of each other.
Edit: had to remove typos and random characters 3 times in the first alinea alone.
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have you tried beta 4.3
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have you tried beta 4.3
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Am doing so as we speak type. Nope, still buggy (same bugs).
I must be using the iPad too often because I find I'm unable to select words and then, afterwards, apply strike.
Edit: It also inserts spaces after it erroneously inserted "[ strike][ /strike]" (without the spaces) at the start of the post, in stead of around "speak", making me have to edit "[ QUOTE=tonytownsend" afterwards... Hopefully most of this is solvable in future.
This is just a guess, but could it be the touchscreen instead of SwiftKey?
Both my first and (after I returned it) second Note (which I purchased from another seller) have very annoying touchscreen issues.
I didn't notice it at first because the problem doesn't occur that often if you use the tablet with only one or two fingers. But then I started taking notes at the university and I noticed that I couldn't use the zoom gesture directly after I had put a part of my hand on the screen. It just stopped all of a sudden or it was very jumpy and hard to control.
It became so annoying that I installed YAMTT and checked if anything was wrong with the touchscreen. And indeed, most of the time when I put my hand on the screen as if I was writing or drawing, the screen started to behave strangely afterwards.
I found a method to reproduce the problem all the time. It might be worth checking:
- Start YAMTT in "Touch tester" mode
- Put your whole hand on the screen for around two seconds, then lift it
- If there are some touch indicators still shown, ignore them and just proceed
- Put five fingers on the screen and wait for a few seconds without moving them
- If the touch indicators suddenly disappear, you have the same touchscreen issues
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This is just a guess, but could it be the touchscreen instead of SwiftKey?
Both my first and (after I returned it) second Note (which I purchased from another seller) have very annoying multi-touch issues.
I didn't notice it at first because the problem doesn't occur that often if you use the tablet with only one or two fingers. But then I started taking notes at the university and I noticed that I couldn't use the zoom gesture directly after I had put a part of my hand on the screen. It just stopped all of a sudden or it was very jumpy and hard to control. Single-finger operations and the S Pen kept working fine, though.
It became so annoying that I installed YAMTT and checked if anything was wrong with the touchscreen. And indeed, most of the time when I put my hand on the screen as if I was writing or drawing, the screen started to behave strangely afterwards.
I found a method to reproduce the problem all the time. It might be worth checking:
- Start YAMTT in "Touch tester" mode
- Put your whole hand on the screen for around two seconds, then lift it
- If there are some touch indicators still shown, ignore them and just proceed
- Put five fingers on the screen and wait for a few seconds
- If the touch indicators suddenly disappear, your touchscreen has multi-touch issues
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I sure hope not. I started a whole topic on the Note 3 forum because I discovered it had a multitouch problem. Haven't been able to produce that type of multitouch issue on any of my other gear besides a Nexus 7. Will check with your method to see what it gives.
I checked the videos in your thread and the behavior is indeed very similar to what I got:
(In the video I haven't used the method described above yet, I discovered it just today)
I discovered that my fingers got remembered (stayed) on the screen if I left 5 of them on the screen. Happened only ones though. Then I tried puting my whole hand on it for a few seconds and then the multitouch algorithm went bananas. Tried with different Multi-touch app too. I think this is a software issue, from the looks of it.
SwiftKey has been giving me problems on my 2014 Note 10.1 from day 1, but they had become 10 times worse today. I just rebooted my Note and it now behaves as normal (still somewhat buggy SwiftKey, like before). I think there are some issues in the Multitouch driver which can be triggered by the "whole hand" method described above, and possibly by other means. My MT driver had already become unstable, hence I could reproduce a defect (finger touches remaining on the screen) without the "whole hand" thing.
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I checked the videos in your thread and the behavior is indeed very similar to what I got:
(In the video I haven't used the method described above yet, I discovered it just today)
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Kizune, I included your video in a topic about this Multi-touch issue, I hope you don't mind.
Of course it's okay. Let's just hope that Samsung will fix the problem ASAP, it annoys the hell out of me.
I found the newest beta of Swiftkey to be buggy on the Note 1014 so I removed it and went back to Swype.
Too bad as I was enjoying the split keyboard mode.
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I found the newest beta of Swiftkey to be buggy on the Note 1014 so I removed it and went back to Swype.
Too bad as I was enjoying the split keyboard mode.
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I will very probably be doing the same. Thanks for getting back on topic.
I installed SwiftKey for tablets, not the phone version. Absolutely no problems typing for me on my note.
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I installed SwiftKey for tablets, not the phone version. Absolutely no problems typing for me on my note.
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I use the same (Tablet) version. Possibly it is caused by a combination of settings. I have most (aiding) options switched off. If I find the time I will experiment.
Try "Touchpal"..it's similar to Swiftkey.. it's free and has plenty of thenes. I actually like it better
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Newest SwiftKey is running perfectly for me on the Note 2014. It's so nice to be able to have a compact keyboard you can undock and move from any part of the screen to another. So convenient for applications. Highly recommended, please try it if you haven't
Hi,
I have a UK sim free model. It sometimes misinterprets a tap or adds a phantom tap. Its not terrible but I'm sure mine has a issue. A quick Google and a tweet tell me I am not alone. Anyone else seeing this? I could return but I'm dubious it's hardware related...just not sure if it's worth waiting for a software update...
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Hi,
I have a UK sim free model. It sometimes misinterprets a tap or adds a phantom tap. Its not terrible but I'm sure mine has a issue. A quick Google and a tweet tell me I am not alone. Anyone else seeing this? I could return but I'm dubious it's hardware related...just not sure if it's worth waiting for a software update...
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I have same issues with my g4 here in the US.
Unfortunately same here, on a G4, korean model F500S.
I have the same issues on my G4. So probably returning it won't solve it. I notice it the most when I am scrolling in Facebook or web pages I will open a link accidently.
I have the same, occasionally it just won't respond to some taps, i find just pressing the standby on/off button quickly sorts it but it is very annoying.
same here in israel, sometimes do not respond to double tap on lock screen to wake the G4 up
im sure its a software issue, prolly the LP 5.1
Are so you guys using screen protectors? That was the issue for me with g3 and g2.
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Are so you guys using screen protectors? That was the issue for me with g3 and g2.
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I am using the out-of-the-box protector on G4. So the thing u mentioned was it with this kinda protector or after-market glass protector?
Try...SGS Touchscreen Booster - Google Play Store
I have run into this same problem with my Verizon G4 (VS986). Many of my taps have gone unrecognized.
I did find this.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/fix-touch-screen-registering-touches-t3128518
I tested the software that was recommended...and IT WORKED!
Give it a try...can't hurt!
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I am using the out-of-the-box protector on G4. So the thing u mentioned was it with this kinda protector or after-market glass protector?
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After market but plastic.
Just started to get issues where taps on the far left-hand side of the screen don't work.
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Just started to get issues where taps on the far left-hand side of the screen don't work.
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Okay, I was able to replicate my bug. It happens after playing a game and stops after some time. Turning autorotate back on and switching back and forth from landscape view fixed it.
Hey guys.
I was searching the forums for a fix that solves the phantom/ghost touches I'm getting frequently on my LG G4, H815 model.
Sorry for the long post but my case looks a little more complex than the ones I've been seen in here.
In my case, that's how it happens:
I receive several multi-touches at the same time, usually when Data is enabled. Sometimes it starts right when I switch from Wi-Fi.
It happens often when I'm driving and using Location+Data as well, which drives me crazy. I does also happens (like another user mentioned in this thread) when scrolling down a feed (such as on Facebook) and it suddenly likes/shares a photo/post. It also drives me crazy! And there is also the case where it taps the keyboard and send crazy typos on chat apps when you are real-time texting someone! Another hassle is right after using the camera and opening the gallery to show someone the taken photo...it suddenly scrolls the gallery and open another photo. I just can't make it to see the taken pic. Therefore, I really wanna fix this so bad since it happens every time I need something right away.
A workaround that's been helping, though it's a pain:
I found that pressing the On/Off button and giving it a few seconds will return it to a normal state. The problem is when it happens while I'm driving and are supposed to take an exit/make a turn at the moment. There are some other cases where I'm into something and giving this few seconds is not an option.
Trying right now:
Someone suggested in this thread to use the SGS Touchscreen Booster. I'm giving it a try right now.
Important notes:
This issue has been happening since I got this phone on November, 2015. We got this 6.0 update recently and I was hoping that it would fix it. It didn't.
I have an after market screen protector that I applied in order to see if the issue would go away. It also didn't.
I have been searching about a digitizer replacement but I don't think is a hardware issue, since it just doesn't happens when I'm only on Wifi at home with Data disabled. I believe that the problem is the Data connection that triggers smth.
Any thoughts?
Does anyone have any idea or have experienced the same scenario before? Any thoughts on my guess of data enabling triggering the ghost touches?
Sorry for the long post and thank you so much for reading it.
I think it's both, its hardware and software, LG tried to fixed it but it makes it worst. You can solve the problem for few seconds putting your five fingers at the home menu, It goes crazy and after it stopped making ****. Anyway this phone is great but all the problems make it ****.
I am going to use this thread even though I think my problem is not as serious as yours are.
My problem is that touches are registered, but no action is taken.
For example. Quickly tapping on an icon on the home screen will highlight it, but it will not open the application. I enabled the option in Developer mode to display the touches and the touch is registered. It's just that the app will not load. If I click for a tad longer - it loads. Happens on both stock Launcher and Action Launcher. I have not noticed it happening outside the launcher.
I read something about a keyboard update, but in the Update Center I don't have anything related to the keyboard.
The icons I see it happening with are located in the lower part of the screen.
I am almost sure that this is a software problem, but several updates have not fixed it. Currently on v20d.
Any suggestions or ideas?
After a few more testing and monitoring, I found out that the ghost touches only take place when I'm on LTE.
And even more weird, while driving through some specific areas when I'm commuting.
It's just so weird to think that some towers may send a LTE signal that may cause the ghost touches.
At home, at work, wifi or data, it doesn't happen.
Is anyone else having issues with what appears to be dead areas when scrolling, swipe texting or otherwise using your phone? In typing this message the phone just lost my finger on 4 occasions. When scrolling webpages it often just stops and clicks an area where my finger was. I'll get occasional double clicking on things when I do try to click. I have trouble purposely replicating my problems but in regular us it is driving me nuts. Because I can't constantly replicate I'm not sure trying to take the phone back will be successful. Anyone else having issues? Could there be something I'm missing somewhere?
Sounds kind of mean but I hope your issue is isolated. I saw the ifixit teardown and the ease with how the digitizer came off of the glass has me worried about the longevity of the digitizer.
Happening to me insanely often on my regular Pixel.
This happens to me occasionally. Sometimes, when typing it spams v and b. If I find anything I will fill you in.
Yes, I'm having this problem with my Pixel. It happens across all apps, even in Settings. Generally it happens if I start scrolling after not touching the screen for a little while.. for example when reading a news article. The scrolling freezes, and I can move my finger around on the screen and it doesn't react, but then it might pick up my finger again and the screen jumps around or clicks on something even though I've not lifted my finger from the screen. I tested it in safe mode and it happens there also. I even got my original device exchanged, and the same thing happened immediately on the new phone. I've been in touch with Google Help this morning and they've confirmed it's a software issue. They've asked me to submit a bug report. It'll help them if more people report the bug though and they have more data to fix it, so if you're experiencing the same issue, please report it! You can chat directly to Google support through settings on your Pixel.
Haven't had any issues but I know the google keyboard can be a bit glitchy at times. I used to have a nexus 6P and I would get weird issues with that keyboard as well on that phone. Getting them less on my Pixel though.
Having issues with typing on my 6P, it's so odd as sometimes I can not type when in desktop mode and sometimes not when in mobile. Switching the webpage screen mode and also doing a soft shut off on the phone and coming back both fix it temporarily. Thought at first using a different keyboard app might help but what app it runs does not solve the problem.
Same problem here. Google pixel
Happening to me as well. Did a factory image flash and it seems to have helped but still happens once in a while. I notice it the most when I'm using reddit sync. Seems to just happen too frequently.
Just an update on this... After doing a few steps suggested by google tech support like, test on safe mode, factory reset using bootloader method, etc... They just replaced my unit. I'm using a new one today and problem is not existent now. I would assume the problem would be hardware.
To be honest, I'm quite happy with their tech support...24/7 support and the staff are really competent. This in my opinion, is worth the high price of the pixel. Good job google!
I have the standard Pixel, and I too had issues with typing (occasionally wrong letters or spaces would register), and dead areas in the top corners of my screen when trying to open apps. I was going to return it one day after confirming that the dead areas at the top of the screen were persistent, but for some reason I decided to grab an App from the bottom of the screen and move it by sliding to the top area. Instantly this cured the dead area issue, even after I moved the app back to the bottom of the screen. It's as if it recalibrated the touch sensitivity vertically as it stopped erroneous spaces when typing too.
Pixel 2 one handed thumb scrolling issue
I have the pixel 2 and I have intermittent scrolling issues when I hold it one handed and try to scroll with my thumb. I realized it's because the base of my thumb is brushing the opposite side of the screen and preventing it from scrolling freely.
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I have the pixel 2 and I have intermittent scrolling issues when I hold it one handed and try to scroll with my thumb. I realized it's because the base of my thumb is brushing the opposite side of the screen and preventing it from scrolling freely.
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You should probably post about that in the Pixel 2 forums.
I've had this phone for about 5 months now and one thing thats been bothering me for most of the time is the phones touch sensitivity. Lately also it appears to be getting worse.
Phone is completely stock
I am on Pie and I have the newest update.
I am not rooted
I am not using a screen protector
I do not have huge hands or particularly fat fingers
first I don't use a lock on my phone, so I swipe up to unlock it. Most of the time it take multiple swipes to unlock, most of the time its 2 or 3 but sometimes up to 5 if not more. Is this livable sure but let me tell you it's getting really really annoying after just 5 months.
Scrolling on the phone has always been odd, it feels choppy at times, especially when scrolling in apps like facebook or the browser, scrolling outside of apps seems ok. Its like it's missing some of my inputs or applying some sort of acceleration or deceleration based on how fast you swipe and its just doing it poorly. Now again this is just an inconvenience but still...coming from a Note 8 the scrolling was always smooth..never once did I notice it being choppy.
So these two I just chalked up to how the software was implemented..it was what it was
So fast forward to now....I'm noticing even more issue with the touch sensitivity....words dont type right , I often miss spaces when typing, I thought it was my bad typing but now I really think it's missing some of my inputs because its worse than just my bad typing. The worst is when I go to correct words and hit the right word on the top of the keyboard is misses the word. It doesn't always put it it..it misses the touch and it does this a lot.
If I try to highlight something it will at times highlight the wrong row or word...every now and then it will highlight something not even close to what I was trying to highlight, like another part of my hand accidentally touched another part of the screen, but it didn't. I try to duplicate this when it happens and I cant.
In the same vein, sometime I touch something on the screen to open a link or something like that and it will touch something else close but not what I was trying to touch, again sometime something not even close will register like I accidentally hit something somewhere else...again I cant duplicate it.
It will register touches when I'm not touching the screen, just holding the phone....I think maybe I accidentally "touched: the edge of the screen but also I can never duplicate the action
Im at a point here to I feel like there is either something wrong with the screen on my phone or I need to turn to rooting to see if the issue really is software and maybe its been fixed by the community.
I came here to check about rooting but I thought I would ask the question first and see what people thought about the issue. I did a search and there definitely seems to be others having similar issues and a lot of those people seemed to be having screen issues. So maybe it really is a hardware issue and I should just skip the root and talk to google?
I have almost the same issue. Any solutions !?!
Try a factory reset and see if that helps any. If it doesn't, contact Google; a warranty replacement may be in your future.