My Epic's screen turned black yesterday for no apparent reason however the touch screen still works...
if i touch and scroll the lock up it still makes the sounds and i can guess were to touch to turn my alarm off on the black screen and that works, as all the buttons! i just cant see the screen anymore,
i did not install anything new, last thing i remember doing is just taking a picture. now i have a working phone with a black screen how do i fix this?
also, i cant even see the vol down camera power screen
help please
mrose61692 said:
My Epic's screen turned black yesterday for no apparent reason however the touch screen still works...
if i touch and scroll the lock up it still makes the sounds and i can guess were to touch to turn my alarm off on the black screen and that works, as all the buttons! i just cant see the screen anymore,
i did not install anything new, last thing i remember doing is just taking a picture. now i have a working phone with a black screen how do i fix this?
also, i cant even see the vol down camera power screen
help please
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Can you get into download mode??
With the phone off .. Press 1 (on the keyboard) and power. If so, maybe try to odin back to EC05 stock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1027904
good luck
If on boot after pulling battery it is still black and download mode shows nothing, and you have tried Odin (it works but you see nothing still) I am afraid you need to head to the Sprint store.
kennyglass123 said:
If on boot after pulling battery it is still black and download mode shows nothing, and you have tried Odin (it works but you see nothing still) I am afraid you need to head to the Sprint store.
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Update: after ltting my phone sit on the charger for about 3 hours it came back on
BUT it went right back to the previous (working but all black screen) problem wen
i made a call which i now remember is what triggered it yesterday
I just tried getting into download mode and it did not work or show up
anyy further suggestions? if not can i ask the sprint store 4 help if i rooted my phone and unlocked it for boost?
PS. (i been making outgoin calls for months now n this never happened even with it rooted & inlocked)
thanx 4 taking the time to answer my questions
mrose61692 said:
Update: after ltting my phone sit on the charger for about 3 hours it came back on
BUT it went right back to the previous (working but all black screen) problem wen
i made a call which i now remember is what triggered it yesterday
I just tried getting into download mode and it did not work or show up
anyy further suggestions? if not can i ask the sprint store 4 help if i rooted my phone and unlocked it for boost?
PS. (i been making outgoin calls for months now n this never happened even with it rooted & inlocked)
thanx 4 taking the time to answer my questions
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try to odin to ec05 stock ... leave your phone again for a while and see when you get your screen back if you can get to download mode and odin that stock rom ... this will allow you to see if it is something up with a rom you're running.
if it does it then, you'll be at stock so when you go to the sprint store; it won't be an issue.
jdelano said:
try to odin to ec05 stock ... leave your phone again for a while and see when you get your screen back if you can get to download mode and odin that stock rom ... this will allow you to see if it is something up with a rom you're running.
if it does it then, you'll be at stock so when you go to the sprint store; it won't be an issue.
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I agree Odin back to stock is your best option and if that dosn't work you probaly stuck with a black screen!
Yes, if you got it to come on once by leaving it you should be able to do it again and Odin before making any calls.
I had no choice but to take it to the sprint store
they fixed it !!!
thankx again guys 4 all ur help!
mrose61692 said:
I had no choice but to take it to the sprint store
they fixed it !!!
thankx again guys 4 all ur help!
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great news, glad you have a working Epic again.
mrose61692 said:
I had no choice but to take it to the sprint store
they fixed it !!!
thankx again guys 4 all ur help!
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Hey, I know this is an old post but I have an old Epic I'd like to see if I can trade into for credit towards a Galaxy S III but I'm having the exact same problem as described here:
Softkeys light up, screen hepatic feedback "buzz" can be felt, can swipe to unlock and answer a call based on blind-memory of what to swipe but other than that, the screen is completely black. Not black as in lit up but devoid of any other color except black, but gone dark.
If it weren't for the softkeys being lit, I would assume the screen were either broken or disconnected from the motherboard somehow. There are no cracks in the screen. Phone has seen better days for sure but the screen is intact and all functions were working perfectly before it simply...blipped off in front of my eyes.
I've tried doing as you did: charging it for 3+ hours and seeing if that worked at least temporarily. No go.
Assuming our two phones were experiencing exactly the same issue, can you tell me when you had it repaired, if the issue was a hardware or software issue? If hardware, did they have to replace the screen? or was it merely not connected properly somewhere?
If it was a software issue, how did they repair it? I'm assuming I can, in fact, get the phone into download mode, but without a visible screen, I can't boot off of a zip file or see if any of my actions are successful. Can't be sure I cleared the caches properly before I proceed, etc.
Phone was last running toadlife's CleanGB prior to the FC09 update and I'm pretty sure, prior to EL30 (I can't remember but I'm pretty sure it was).
Again, I know this is old but any feedback would be appreciated.
navkat said:
Hey, I know this is an old post but I have an old Epic I'd like to see if I can trade into for credit towards a Galaxy S III but I'm having the exact same problem as described here:
Softkeys light up, screen hepatic feedback "buzz" can be felt, can swipe to unlock and answer a call based on blind-memory of what to swipe but other than that, the screen is completely black. Not black as in lit up but devoid of any other color except black, but gone dark.
If it weren't for the softkeys being lit, I would assume the screen were either broken or disconnected from the motherboard somehow. There are no cracks in the screen. Phone has seen better days for sure but the screen is intact and all functions were working perfectly before it simply...blipped off in front of my eyes.
I've tried doing as you did: charging it for 3+ hours and seeing if that worked at least temporarily. No go.
Assuming our two phones were experiencing exactly the same issue, can you tell me when you had it repaired, if the issue was a hardware or software issue? If hardware, did they have to replace the screen? or was it merely not connected properly somewhere?
If it was a software issue, how did they repair it? I'm assuming I can, in fact, get the phone into download mode, but without a visible screen, I can't boot off of a zip file or see if any of my actions are successful. Can't be sure I cleared the caches properly before I proceed, etc.
Phone was last running toadlife's CleanGB prior to the FC09 update and I'm pretty sure, prior to EL30 (I can't remember but I'm pretty sure it was).
Again, I know this is old but any feedback would be appreciated.
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Hm, so you're saying download mode or recovery mode open up but with a black screen? But it still reads touches? My guess is it's hardware, a loose connection to the screen.
Yeeeeah, good luck towards funding your S3 purchase.
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I'm having this issue have my phone was dropped yesterday, so I'm quite sure it's a hardware issue.
I have two questions: can somebody be so kind as to give me the button sequence for how to make a nandroid of my phone? I have CWM 5.0.2.7 without the 'one confirm' option. That would be awesome. Also, is anyone familiar with taking the phone apart and perhaps how to fix this issue?
chillywings said:
I'm having this issue have my phone was dropped yesterday, so I'm quite sure it's a hardware issue.
I have two questions: can somebody be so kind as to give me the button sequence for how to make a nandroid of my phone? I have CWM 5.0.2.7 without the 'one confirm' option. That would be awesome. Also, is anyone familiar with taking the phone apart and perhaps how to fix this issue?
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A guide to take it apart is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1569701
and steps to nandroid
3 finger salute for about 5 seconds
toggle down 4 times hit cam button 2 times
tazfanatic said:
3 finger salute for about 5 seconds
toggle down 4 times hit cam button 2 times
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Thanks tazfanatic. I tried the backup procedure and it didn't seem to work, and I think I actually have CWM 5.5. Is the procedure any different?
chillywings said:
Thanks tazfanatic. I tried the backup procedure and it didn't seem to work, and I think I actually have CWM 5.5. Is the procedure any different?
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not sure 5.5? is that the touch version?
tazfanatic said:
not sure 5.5? is that the touch version?
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CM9 version.
Sent from my PantechP4100 using xda premium
kennyglass123 said:
CM9 version.
Sent from my PantechP4100 using xda premium
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Oh i have cm9 that is the direction I gave thought cm9 came with 5.0.2.7 my bag.
tazfanatic said:
Oh i have cm9 that is the direction I gave thought cm9 came with 5.0.2.7 my bag.
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Indeed. I'm running CM9 beta 2, and I'm pretty sure it came with 5.5. However Taz, I believe if you boot into recovery from ROM Manger or the power menu, it still takes you into your previous recovery version (such as 5.0.2.7). Or vice versa. I don't remember. To my knowledge, this is has something to with the switch to MTD, and the devs just have reroute that command.
But regardless, I'm not getting a new backup on my SD card, so I'm pretty sure I'm on 5.5. Kenny, do you know if there's a different button sequence for 5.5?
5.5 is the same. I would remove the battery to make sure it is powered off. Put the battery back in, hold camera, volume down and power in that order (making sure power is last) for 5 seconds. wait 20 seconds to make sure it booted into CWM 5.5. Then volume down 4 times then camera twice. Depending on how many apps you got I would wait 30 minutes before pulling the sd card to check in clockworkmod\backup directory for a new file with current date code.
Hey guys,
My Xperia Pro has been running into some problems with the display as of late. What happens is after a short period of keeping the phone idle, it doesn't wake up. When the power button or the home button is pressed, it just shows a blueish-black screen and the lights between the physical buttons light up. Same thing happens when the keyboard is slid out. The backlight of the keys work but the screen still shows a blueish-black color. After trying again and again, the screen finally works, just to run into the same problem after locking the screen.
I tried changing the ROM and flashing a different kernel to no use. Then I finally flashed a stock Gingerbread firmware. Now the screen doesn't show any blueish-black shade or anything else at all!!!! I have currently just left my phone to charge because I don't want the battery to run out during this crisis. I have also re-booted many, many times by pulling out and re-inserting the battery.
Any suggestions and tips would be highly appreciated! Thanks in advance guys!
My Xperia Pro have the same issue . Like when unlock , no screen (black) ,
The issue I found out is having something to do with my back cover
ie. If I remove the cover and reboot , and then unlock /lock , no problem, As soon as i put the back cover , it unlocks with black screen , I was sure no kernel or fw was the reason , as i have been through diff kernels and fws /roms without an issue like this , and as soon as the black screen shows and you try to restart it wont even show the logo , so i was damn sure ,its no kernel issue , Please check this method , i will try to find the exact issue why the back cover is making this.
Update: Found out that the push made by back cover with the battery (which basically may be jamming the strip or something inside) is making the problem , It may have more to it than this ,anyway this is my phone's problem
Screen on but no display
AeonWorld said:
My Xperia Pro have the same issue . Like when unlock , no screen (black) ,
The issue I found out is having something to do with my back cover
ie. If I remove the cover and reboot , and then unlock /lock , no problem, As soon as i put the back cover , it unlocks with black screen , I was sure no kernel or fw was the reason , as i have been through diff kernels and fws /roms without an issue like this , and as soon as the black screen shows and you try to restart it wont even show the logo , so i was damn sure ,its no kernel issue , Please check this method , i will try to find the exact issue why the back cover is making this.
Update: Found out that the push made by back cover with the battery (which basically may be jamming the strip or something inside) is making the problem , It may have more to it than this ,anyway this is my phone's problem
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I have the same problem, and back cover was not the solution for me. What should I do???
Yep the back cover is a problem!
AeonWorld said:
Update: Found out that the push made by back cover with the battery (which basically may be jamming the strip or something inside) is making the problem , It may have more to it than this ,anyway this is my phone's problem
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That actually worked for me initially..removing the back cover and rebooting. But its not now, what ever I do I only see the dim lit LCD screen.
But yeah, I am able to unlock the phone in the blind and also hear the increase/ decrease in the volume by pressing the volume rocker and also touch and hold on the home screen to feel the vibration (guess for removing the widget or something that's already there).
So is there any solution for this, or any first aid before I get my Xperia Pro to the service centre ??
I have 2 years old OneX. Everthing was going fine. And suddenly I started to have some yellow spots on the screen at two places. I ignored them. Then problem increased. Now whenever I unlocked the phone my screen used to jump around. Like bottom portion of the display used to come at top etc etc. And their were pink glitches everywhere black colour was supposed to come (i.e. black color appeared pink).
I changed the rom to see if it solved the problem. Now, its getting worse.
Now i cant turn the screen on. I push power button and screen does not show. I get a call and screen does not light up and I randomly push the accept button (I know where accept button comes) to recieve the call. :crying:
The only way to make the screen come alive is by pressing the back of the phone. I push the back few times here and there and voila, screen comes on. But thats not the solution. I tried to locate the exact position where pressing the back makes the screen work. But cant locate it. Location is random.
So should I open my phone to check if there is any faulty cable or what ? Or is my phone dying ? I cant afford a new phone.. :crying:
If you don't have warranty you can open it up. It's already almost not working anyway so what's there to loose ? Maybe it's just a connector which needs a little push....maybe it's the display + digitizer/mainboard.
Mr Hofs said:
If you don't have warranty you can open it up. It's already almost not working anyway so what's there to loose ? Maybe it's just a connector which needs a little push....maybe it's the display + digitizer/mainboard.
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I found the problem and its solution... I will have to gather enough courage to open up my phone...
Temporary solution is twisting the phone.
Same Exact Problem :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFvABvJXDc8
Solutions:- http://www.htconeforum.com/forum/htc-one-x-help/1124-htc-one-x-black-screen-problem-3.html#post8812
Definitely worth a shot
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Definitely worth a shot
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thanx... !!!
Mr Hofs said:
Definitely worth a shot
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So today i decided to open the phone and repair it. I did that but now screen wont come on at all.. Not even pressing it at places or anything else.. Screen dont turn on at all.. I tried to open again and fix the flex cables again tightly.. But no luck.. It wont turn on.. I am screwed.... :crying:
So suddenly out of no where the top part of my M8 stopped working.. Its like the top 1 - 1.5 cm is not responding to anything. I cant pull down the notification bar as an example.
I've tried to reset the device completely and install another rom.. Still not working.. I cannot determine if this is also the case in TWRP since theres nothing to test on op there..
Is there something i can do to make certain its not a software fault? Calibrate the screen ?
Da9L said:
So suddenly out of no where the top part of my M8 stopped working.. Its like the top 1 - 1.5 cm is not responding to anything. I cant pull down the notification bar as an example.
I've tried to reset the device completely and install another rom.. Still not working.. I cannot determine if this is also the case in TWRP since theres nothing to test on op there..
Is there something i can do to make certain its not a software fault? Calibrate the screen ?
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It may be caused by your aging digitizer touch screen
As you have installed another rom but it is still not work.
You can try to replace another touch screen or just test it.
Da9L said:
So suddenly out of no where the top part of my M8 stopped working.. Its like the top 1 - 1.5 cm is not responding to anything. I cant pull down the notification bar as an example.
I've tried to reset the device completely and install another rom.. Still not working.. I cannot determine if this is also the case in TWRP since theres nothing to test on op there..
Is there something i can do to make certain its not a software fault? Calibrate the screen ?
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Get back to stock and check for the same issue. If you find that the issue persists, a trip to the service center is a must. :good:
HI, guys. You my only hope. 6 month ago a replaced my screen with screen from Ali. Sometimes I have problem, that after call touchscreen became unresponsive screen is working . Reboot with pwr + volume up do the job. I do some research. Proximity sensor is OK, even with disabled touch, thanks OTG cable.
Problem is unstable. O can't repeat it. Happens Suddenly.
This problem is rom independent. But I used only stock, and now on stock based custom
Locked bootloader
anyone? =(
beast_drc said:
HI, guys. You my only hope. 6 month ago a replaced my screen with screen from Ali. Sometimes I have problem, that after call touchscreen became unresponsive screen is working . Reboot with pwr + volume up do the job. I do some research. Proximity sensor is OK, even with disabled touch, thanks OTG cable.
Problem is unstable. O can't repeat it. Happens Suddenly.
This problem is rom independent. But I used only stock, and now on stock based custom
Locked bootloader
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i have the exact same problem with you and i think is screen related.
i ll perform the proximity sensor check and if it is not the source of the problem,i ll take off my screen,give a cleaning at the connections and put it back on, to notice it s behaviour.
hope i won t break my screen cause it happened before:fingers-crossed:
my screen has started un gluing from the left side of the display and screen is lifted upwards ,i just mention this for the possibility of causing a problem with those freezes during incoming calls,but i can t think of anything.
probably i need to order a new display(not from the same seller of course) cause it is a little dim too,if it s not fixed after trying those i really don t know what i will do with my phone,it really gives in my nerves with this problem(otherwise i m very satisfied of owning it).
i ll come back reporting after making my tests...
EDITroximity sensor check OK,no problem.
cleaned the connections of my screen and i have only 1 freeze after 40 calls,but is still there and is only a day that passed..
i can t target if my problem is hardware or software,i ll flash stock lollipop with flashtool and wait for some days,but if it appears again what should be my next step?
any ideas welcomed..
EDIT 2:after five days on stock 5.1,problem seems to dissapeared,so i supposed it is related to an app...
EDIT3:till now everything is OK.