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Is it just me or are the three bottom touch screen buttons finnicky not always responsive on the first click? Like when you're clicking it one of the touch buttons quickly, you have to wait a second then touch the button again for a response. Also your thumb has to be right on the button, can't touch corners etc.
Do you guys find you often have to repress one of the touch buttons on the bottom?
Nope. Maybe you're missing the button.
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BrandonPrice31 said:
Is it just me or are the three bottom touch screen buttons finnicky not always responsive on the first click? Like when you're clicking it one of the touch buttons quickly, you have to wait a second then touch the button again for a response. Also your thumb has to be right on the button, can't touch corners etc.
Do you guys find you often have to repress one of the touch buttons on the bottom?
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Yes - especially when it is in my car dock.
My HTC Evo 4G has some kind of issue where the screen would not register touch if you laid it on a table or something but it worked fine if you held it in your hand. They were able to fix this with a software update (I have no idea how).
The Nexus feels like the same kind of issue - the soft buttons work ok if I'm holding it but on the table they don't seem to register a push well.
i noticed this too,
BUT, i also noticed that you have to pretty much touch the actual icon itself.
i tried tapping in-between the keys and noticed that it didn't do anything.
so no worries man, noting is wrong with your phone.
fwiw i have a wet screen protector on, so that might attribute to it.
predation said:
i noticed this too,
BUT, i also noticed that you have to pretty much touch the actual icon itself.
i tried tapping in-between the keys and noticed that it didn't do anything.
so no worries man, noting is wrong with your phone.
fwiw i have a wet screen protector on, so that might attribute to it.
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As do I.
Anyone else noticing this 'issue'?
BrandonPrice31 said:
As do I.
Anyone else noticing this 'issue'?
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Same issue here, I'm wondering if they dialed down sensitivity too much to avoid accidental presses while typing? I think it should only reduce sensitivity while the keyboard is up, not always.
Hope they increase the sensitivity a bit
i've seen stuff like this on other phones like my Samsung Wave S8500, some areas of the touchscreen don't respond properly unless part of you is touching the phone case, probably caused by the way capacitive touchscreens work?
ccjjr59 said:
Same issue here, I'm wondering if they dialed down sensitivity too much to avoid accidental presses while typing? I think it should only reduce sensitivity while the keyboard is up, not always.
Hope they increase the sensitivity a bit
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agreed!
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I just find the multi task button is a bit laggy, but this could be to do with redrawing the app images that's about it.
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Hello everybody! My htc desire's physical buttons(actually just the volume up, home and menu keys) don't work...I press them but nothing happens. Well, they work sometimes, but when they don't I reboot my phone, randomly press some buttons, and they start working again. I just don't know what the fault is. Im on MildWild CM 4.3. I think the same problem was with other firmwares too. Can you please solve my problem?
If your device is under warrantly just send it to htc. It's a hardware problem, not something that you can solve with a script.
Ah, so you're telling me there's nothing that can be done to repair it? Cuz, my device isn't in warranty(I just replaced the casing)...
thedarkcoder said:
Ah, so you're telling me there's nothing that can be done to repair it? Cuz, my device isn't in warranty(I just replaced the casing)...
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I don't know.. I don't want to be pessimistic, maybe you can search for similar problem in internet and a possibile solution, not just for Desire but in general for devices that have hardkeys. Maybe like use a spray for electric contacts while device is turn off and wait that it's completly dry before turn it on. Good luck.
I can't remember it, but I think that this problem appeared only after I got my casing changed. Could the technician have done something wrong? Can I send it to the man that changed the casing?
It's probably just some dust that gathered underneath the buttons. I had the same problem with the volume down button. I used a needle to clean the dust around it, and then it worked perfectly.
I dont think it could be due to the dust, cuz there are three buttons which simultaneously stop and start working... It's a bit strange tho..
I have issues now with my power button. It's unreliable... that is, the button sometimes works. Sometimes when I press it, it opens the shutdown menu..
Started all of a sudden. Not sure how that happened... and it's out of warrenty for 4 months now..
That is why I use Button Savior
Same!
I am getting the same problem. I have replaced the keypad flex with a new one and still getting the same issue. It would start working randomly like if I open the browser and open many tabs, then it would work. Funny thing is that they would not even work when I go in recovery.
My desire is 2yrs old now but I still love it.
shricker said:
I am getting the same problem. I have replaced the keypad flex with a new one and still getting the same issue. It would start working randomly like if I open the browser and open many tabs, then it would work. Funny thing is that they would not even work when I go in recovery.
My desire is 2yrs old now but I still love it.
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Same problem here.
Mostly happens with Home and menù. Less often with volume buttons.
For now I'm using the "button saviour app" workaround, but if is something hardware I will know it very soon... (made a copy of my rom on a friend's HTC Desire)
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I can't remember it, but I think that this problem appeared only after I got my casing changed. Could the technician have done something wrong? Can I send it to the man that changed the casing?
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thedarkcoder said:
I dont think it could be due to the dust, cuz there are three buttons which simultaneously stop and start working... It's a bit strange tho..
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All three buttons simultaneously! Buttons usually fail gradually one by one and drive you mad finally. I would put my money on the keypads being misaligned during whatever you got done with casing. Take it back to him.
If its some kind of misalignment no amount of sprays will help.
BTW I use zmooth for button conservation
use soft key instead
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I had the same issues : menu button working randomly, had to press very strong on up/down volume buttons.
I've dismounted my phone (using this : http://www.formymobile.co.uk/desiredisassembly.php ), and I saw that there were a lot of dust, hairs.. I tried to clean up/down volume buttons the best way I could, and they both work so much better now! Not totally perfect though.
By the way, I noticed that there was a lot of compressed dust in micro-USB connector and was able to remove it fully (thing I couldn't do without dismounting phone).
I didn't want to go farther to access menu/home buttons because I didn't have time and Menu button works quite OK.
I have the same issue here with the volume buttons they tend to get unresponsive and unreliable.
Even though all the parts were renewed since six months ago, the volume buttons are probably bad designed?
Holland1994D said:
I have the same issue here with the volume buttons they tend to get unresponsive and unreliable.
Even though all the parts were renewed since six months ago, the volume buttons are probably bad designed?
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You could replace bad working buttons' functions with others'. My volume down isn't working, so I made my search button act like a vol down.
Buy the new one
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does anyone else's power button only seem to push down on the left side? I feel like i have the hardest time unlocking/locking my phone because the entire right half of my power button does not function. I really don't want to send my phone back in and worry about relocking/flashing stock if its a common problem. Otherwise if im the only one having this issue i'd probably send it back in because its rather annoying.
dets34 said:
does anyone else's power button only seem to push down on the left side? I feel like i have the hardest time unlocking/locking my phone because the entire right half of my power button does not function. I really don't want to send my phone back in and worry about relocking/flashing stock if its a common problem. Otherwise if im the only one having this issue i'd probably send it back in because its rather annoying.
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Some ROM's have the option to unlock the screen when you press the volume rocker. See if your ROM has such an option?
Edit: My power button's fine though.
My power button is really recessed and is hard to press on it's own. That's how I got the phone and I thought it was normal like that. I got a silicone case with a power button "pusher" on it that helps unlock the phone. Its a piece that sticks into the phone and when you press it, it helps press the power button.
dets34 said:
does anyone else's power button only seem to push down on the left side? I feel like i have the hardest time unlocking/locking my phone because the entire right half of my power button does not function. I really don't want to send my phone back in and worry about relocking/flashing stock if its a common problem. Otherwise if im the only one having this issue i'd probably send it back in because its rather annoying.
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My power button is the same as you describe. I personally wouldn't exchange it due the the problems people are having getting s-off on the new replacements. A rom that let's you unlock with the volume button might be a good choice as someone else mentioned.
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My power button has been that way since I first got it over a year ago, no change. It seems to be normal.
Hi guys,
Got my One X a few days ago and loving it so far! My only complaint is the position of the power button- seems like they put it in the most awkward place possible!
Does anyone know of a mod to use the volume keys, or a double tap, or something to wake the device, to save using the power button? I know there's alternatives to lock the device via apps, but it's more the unlocking I'm concerned with.
Surely I'm not the only one who needs this?!
Thanks in advance,
Neil
You can use Sweep2Wake. It wakes the device by sweeping over the touch buttons.
I have another issue with the placement of this button, or rather, how the button behaves. If I put my One X in my pocket with the button up, and then proceed to bend down and tie my shoelaces, the device will almost always reboot, this is because the button is being held down for something like 8 seconds, and it doesn't matter if the device is sleeping or not when I do it. This is because the button is acting like a power button does on a computer and I do understand the need for something like that, but having it bound to a single button? That is a bad idea. On iPhones you have to hold both the power and home buttons for 6 seconds to trigger a hardware power-off sequence. <-- this is how it should be done!
I hate where they positioned the button! I much prefer where samsung put it.
Same here got my HTC One X just two days and loving it but why they put the powerbutton on the right side is annoying, means I have to use two hands constantly to not drop the phone to the ground if would use one hand.
It's funny cause putting the button up top use to be norm for most cell phones
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Rekoil said:
You can use Sweep2Wake. It wakes the device by sweeping over the touch buttons.
Rekoil, that looks idea but is it only available with a custom ROM?
I flashed every other week on my Desire but don't fancy doing it just yet with my One X!
Neil
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I am not looking for a flame war or stupid "I agree" vs "I disagree" comments. I am looking for solutions. I am sorry for starting the flame war.
I recently got an S4 and am very unhappy with the physical push home button. I wish it was a capacitive button.
I HATE the physical home button!
Are there any fixes that can make the capacitive touch screen above and below the home button work to make it so that I don't have to hit my phone when I want to use the home button?
Its slower to use <endless S Voice complaints>
Its usage is inconsistent with the other capacitive buttons <requires more physical force>
Incompatible with pen use
It is more likely to break than a capacitive button
Its more likely to get dust and dirt and lint inside your device
It cost more to manufacture and assemble
Why would they make this a physical button? What's the point? So many down-sides, no up-sides that I can think of. Was Samsung only copying the iPhones physical button?
The one good reason to have another physical button on the phone is for recovery. You need a button to press since the touch screen requires drivers and more software that recovery does not have.
If only Nexus 4 had LTE and sd card. =((((((((((((
http://www.phonedog.com/2012/09/10/do-you-prefer-on-screen-capacitive-or-physical-buttons/
http://pocketnow.com/2012/08/13/home-button-isnt-necessary
I'm sure someone will figure out a way to add the Navigation bar like the Nexus devices. Warning, that navigation bar will burn it's image on the screen over time. That's one of the reasons I decided to get rid of my Galaxy Nexus.
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I agree, this is the biggest letdown for me coming from the S2 T989. It really is annoying, with no good reason to exist that I can think of. Hopefully the S5 will go back to the S2 way of doing things.
There isn't really any point to ranting about it now. Id suggest using Swipe home button app if you don't like the physical home button. I personally doesn't like it but im sure it works well for some people, I don't like capacitive home buttons either. My reason is, when I'm watching a video or playing a game, accidentally touching the home button brings you back to the homescreen which is quite annoying. I prefer physical over capacitive. That's just my opinion though
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I like it
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I like the physical home button. Capacitive home doesn't work for me. And for the s5 they probably won't change the home button.
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denverjoe72 said:
I recently got an S4 and am very unhappy with the physical push home button. I wish it was a capacitive button.
I HATE the physical home button!
Are there any fixes that can make the capacitive touch screen above and below the home button work to make it so that I don't have to hit my phone when I want to use the home button?
Its slower to use <endless S Voice complaints>
Its usage is inconsistent with the other capacitive buttons <requires more physical force>
Incompatible with pen use
It is more likely to break than a capacitive button
Its more likely to get dust and dirt and lint inside your device
It cost more to manufacture and assemble
Why would they make this a physical button? What's the point? So many down-sides, no up-sides that I can think of. Was Samsung only copying the iPhones physical button?
The one good reason to have another physical button on the phone is for recovery. You need a button to press since the touch screen requires drivers and more software that recovery does not have.
If only Nexus 4 had LTE and sd card. =((((((((((((
http://www.phonedog.com/2012/09/10/do-you-prefer-on-screen-capacitive-or-physical-buttons/
http://pocketnow.com/2012/08/13/home-button-isnt-necessary
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My Nexus 4 has LTE enabled, wanna trade?
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Xcor3 said:
There isn't really any point to ranting about it now. Id suggest using Swipe home button app if you don't like the physical home button. I personally doesn't like it but im sure it works well for some people, I don't like capacitive home buttons either. My reason is, when I'm watching a video or playing a game, accidentally touching the home button brings you back to the homescreen which is quite annoying. I prefer physical over capacitive. That's just my opinion though
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Rip English
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Xcor3 said:
Id suggest using Swipe home button app if you don't like the physical home button.
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Thanks for the suggestion! I will check out that app and maybe it will do what I want.
denverjoe72 said:
I am not looking for a flame war or stupid "I agree" vs "I disagree" comments. I am looking for solutions. I am sorry for starting the flame war.
I recently got an S4 and am very unhappy with the physical push home button. I wish it was a capacitive button.
I HATE the physical home button!
Are there any fixes that can make the capacitive touch screen above and below the home button work to make it so that I don't have to hit my phone when I want to use the home button?
Its slower to use <endless S Voice complaints>
Its usage is inconsistent with the other capacitive buttons <requires more physical force>
Incompatible with pen use
It is more likely to break than a capacitive button
Its more likely to get dust and dirt and lint inside your device
It cost more to manufacture and assemble
Why would they make this a physical button? What's the point? So many down-sides, no up-sides that I can think of. Was Samsung only copying the iPhones physical button?
The one good reason to have another physical button on the phone is for recovery. You need a button to press since the touch screen requires drivers and more software that recovery does not have.
If only Nexus 4 had LTE and sd card. =((((((((((((
http://www.phonedog.com/2012/09/10/do-you-prefer-on-screen-capacitive-or-physical-buttons/
http://pocketnow.com/2012/08/13/home-button-isnt-necessary
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Theres many ROMS available that let you replicate the nexus Navigation bar, or you can mod the stock OS to allow you to do that as well. You can also disable the function of the physical home button if you wish as well. I have nothing against the physical home button and personally prefer it, and i tried the nexus navigation bar and it worked perfect however it felt like a waste of screen space when i could just disable it and use the built in buttons.