Even better, maybe a quick thinking manufacturer will offer pre-drilled extra Batt covers, and while at it, why not a made of metal one, to beautify the HD a bit ore and increase it's metal ingredient factor..
I don't have the heart to drill mine, but would probably purchase a pre-drilled extra from a dependable source.
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I would also purchase a pre-drilled metal batterycover!
I don't know what you guys do with your devices, but I have always been able to perform a soft reset without removing the battery cover, either using a normal soft reset app or by pressing the on-off button at the top. I rather like the idea the reset button is covered like that. Keeps the dust off my device
How about performing a hardreset when you are a flash-aholic?
Yea you don't need to use the soft-reset key, use a app the hdtweaks have one.
david-v said:
I don't know what you guys do with your devices, but I have always been able to perform a soft reset without removing the battery cover, either using a normal soft reset app or by pressing the on-off button at the top. I rather like the idea the reset button is covered like that. Keeps the dust off my device
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David, "soft SR" works only in certain cases. When your device gets stuck due to, say, "hard working" with it (v.s. "normal phone" use profile) you can't use either a Soft SR solution, or the Long Press Power Button, because, well, the device is stuck..
If you push any device to its limit, it may get stuck in a way only a mechanical SR can do with. Then taking off/on the cover is not only a burden, I believe that after as many times of doing this the cover studs will break.
Has nothing to do in particular with re-flashing. I test s/w. Some are causing strange effects. S/R is a gift in such circumstances. Just another tool and not a curse.
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dual sim
a custom cover would be great also for the dual sim solutions since there seems to be no space for this in the touch HD :/
mr.bryce said:
a custom cover would be great also for the dual sim solutions since there seems to be no space for this in the touch HD :/
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For dual-sim cards see this post. Of course, you have to cut the card to use that style adapter. But, since we are talking about drilling holes in the HD cover, then why not talk about cutting sim cards.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=462948
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Wow, a self-made hole on the HD. That has to take some guts to do.
Chris Cross said:
Wow, a self-made hole on the HD. That has to take some guts to do.
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Shouldn't be such a big thing, what is most important is to drill exactly in the right place, it takes a lot of care doing the measurments.
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SaarAvigour said:
Shouldn't be such a big thing, what is most important is to drill exactly in the right place, it takes a lot of care doing the measurments.
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That's what I mean. You better not make any mistakes when taking the measurements. And when drilling, I assume you should not allow any gaps between the cover and whatever you are using as support on the other end or else you might run the risk of cracking the cover (of course depending on how hard you press - better let the drill bit do most of the job).
So, should you drill starting on the outside or on the inside part of the cover? Which one would make the hole look nicer from the outside?
Definitely start from the outside.
A metal cover would be interesting but surely it would screw up the aerial reception/transmission ???
i can't believe no-one has come out with a battery cover with a reset hole and an sd slot yet - seems like a no brainer to me!
Drilled my cover with 1,5 mm hole already some weeks ago. Make a 1mm hole first! Of course you have to be very exactly when measuring. Dont need to be afraid that cover will crack, its enough elastic.
No dirt visible inside until now. (there is almost no gap between cover and red softreset button).
Just a question one and all...
Why not use my Soft Reset app?
It's on the WIKI.. and on my Singh's Tings thread...
It adds an icon in the programs\system and in Settings too.
no prompt.. just FDI!
???
Saves you altering your hardware...
!SINGH! said:
Just a question one and all...
Why not use my Soft Reset app?
It's on the WIKI.. and on my Singh's Tings thread...
It adds an icon in the programs\system and in Settings too.
no prompt.. just FDI!
???
Saves you altering your hardware...
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Because...
SaarAvigour said:
"soft SR" works only in certain cases. When your device gets stuck due to, say, "hard working" with it (v.s. "normal phone" use profile) you can't use either a Soft SR solution, or the Long Press Power Button, because, well, the device is stuck..
If you push any device to its limit, it may get stuck in a way only a mechanical SR can do with. Then taking off/on the cover is not only a burden, I believe that after as many times of doing this the cover studs will break.
Has nothing to do in particular with re-flashing. I test s/w. Some are causing strange effects. S/R is a gift in such circumstances. Just another tool and not a curse.
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david-v said:
I don't know what you guys do with your devices, but I have always been able to perform a soft reset without removing the battery cover, either using a normal soft reset app or by pressing the on-off button at the top. I rather like the idea the reset button is covered like that. Keeps the dust off my device
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...even when you flash from an SD card ?
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Related
On the G1 you get no flash so how can you add or convert or accessories for getting flash?
use a torch.
mod your phone so that it will fit an led> solder the led connections to the power source of the g1> rewrite camera code to whenevr u push the camera button the light will come on.
IDK if this is possible but i am sure it is
I did some very intense research, and here is what I came up with.
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I did some very intense research, and here is what I came up with.
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I nearly soiled myself when I saw this post.....
SolemnWishing said:
I did some very intense research, and here is what I came up with.
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lmao! now that is funny!
LOL that's hawt.
how much does a mod like that cost?!!!
i think i peed a little.
kvizz said:
LOL that's hawt.
how much does a mod like that cost?!!!
i think i peed a little.
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well considering that the new camera mod is nikon brand...hmmm i say it be in the hundreds =X
seriously guys.... guys, SERIOUSLY...
BIG
ASS
CLOCK
rofl.
i think it says
BIG
ASS
CHAIN
dawg.
http://www.cmt.com/videos/shows/cmt-music-awards-2009/401599/thug-story.jhtml
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umu1eYa_1MA&feature=related
joke all you want but it was done ages ago....
Freedomcaller said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umu1eYa_1MA&feature=related
joke all you want but it was done ages ago....
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Well, there is our proof of concept... now who wants to be the first to crack open their phone?
SolemnWishing said:
I did some very intense research, and here is what I came up with.
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when this hit the store,its just what i been looking for wow..lol
SolemnWishing said:
I did some very intense research, and here is what I came up with.
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LOL this made my day, love the "very intense research part". But back to the point it is definitely possible but do you want to go trough the hassle of doing it?
Freedomcaller said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umu1eYa_1MA&feature=related
joke all you want but it was done ages ago....
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Interestingly enough, I looked into that. The "rear flash pack" the guy is talking about doesnt exist. The static image at the beginning of the phone with the back off is PHOTOSHOPPED to show an LCD on there. Yay, he touched an app on the screen that "turned on the lcd"! I could disassemble an lcd flashlight and tape the contact point, battery and lcd to the back of my phone and duplicate this video. I could even put an icon on my desktop to press too, just to make it look nifty! Notice how nowhere in the video does he show the back of the phone ON video in good light.
Oh, and very interesting that people have been asking the guy for the link for his "rear flash pack" for almost a year and hes given 0 responses.
Theres no proof of concept there. You know how ridiculous a mod like that would be? Not only would you have to have the knowledge of the circuitboards to solder the lcd leads on, but you would also have to know android well enough to know how to activate those specific contact points. Hell, we cant even figure out how to crack the rogers coding yet, what makes you think that someone out there figured all this out?
EDIT: Heres proof:
This is the "picture" from said video.
Increase the image to biggest size and notice the following:
-The LCD holes arent round.
-The LCD holes are PIXELATED
-The LCD holes are drilled right through a flimsy metal clip under the battery door. Look at it on YOUR phone and tell me how thats possible without the clip breaking into pieces and falling off.
-the rim of the LCD holes has obviously had the burn tool in photoshop applied to it (notice how its darker around the edges than any other part of the phone.
Oh, and the coup de grace: THE PICTURE IS AN UNBOXING PHOTO FROM THE PHONE'S RELEASE LAST SEPTEMBER. You can see the G1 box and all of the box contents on the floor right under the phone!
Well.. that brings us back to square one, ill bust out my nikon as soon as I get my phone up and running again, ran into some minor (i mean major) technical difficulties.
kusotare said:
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EDIT: Heres proof:
This is the "picture" from said video.
Increase the image to biggest size and notice the following:
-The LCD holes arent round.
-The LCD holes are PIXELATED
-The LCD holes are drilled right through a flimsy metal clip under the battery door. Look at it on YOUR phone and tell me how thats possible without the clip breaking into pieces and falling off.
-the rim of the LCD holes has obviously had the burn tool in photoshop applied to it (notice how its darker around the edges than any other part of the phone.
Oh, and the coup de grace: THE PICTURE IS AN UNBOXING PHOTO FROM THE PHONE'S RELEASE LAST SEPTEMBER. You can see the G1 box and all of the box contents on the floor right under the phone!
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I think the "flimsy metal clip" is the G1's phone antenna, lol NOT something you'd want to damage
Actual Solution-Kinda!
Try this!
http://phonephlash.com/store/index.html
Or this!
http://www.greenbulb.com/products/fcube.htm
andrew richardson said:
Try this!
http://phonephlash.com/store/index.html
Or this!
http://www.greenbulb.com/products/fcube.htm
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Hmm... a stick on led flashlight or a blinking led flashlight decisions decisions.
ive got the ATT version of the TP2 (HTC Tilt 2) and an HTC belt case (p/n: 70H00191-01M) that i got from Best Buy for $32
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problem is, if i lock the unit the turn the screen off, if i set the unit into the case face out and volume buttons down, the unit powers on, unlocks, and goes into landscape mode?
but if i put the unit in face towards the clip and volumn buttons up, it stays off and locked?
could this have something to do with the magnets? ive tested this many times face out, making sure to easily place in in the case, making sure nothing gets pressed or touched, while not even on my belt, and a second after going into the case, not even closing the case the unit powers on, unlocks and then goes landscape??? its really weird. at that point if its actually on my belf and closed, what little moving it does do, changes screens and stuff.
just wanted to know if anyone else out there is having similiar issues with this or any other cases?
should i be concerned about the magnets being able to cause my phone to go nuts?
It is definitely the magnets in the case. The keyboard slide mechanism uses a magnetic switch - the case magnets are making the phone think that you have slid the keyboard open.
There is a registry edit you can do to prevent the keyboard sliding from unlocking the phone. Or, you can just put the phone in the case with the screen towards you, not away - that should stop the magnets from tripping the keyboard slide switch. Or you can do both - which is what I do.
The magnets will not do any harm to your phone. At least that it what I have read, and I have been using my magnetic case for almost 2 months now...
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Hardware\DeviceMap\Keybd]
"SlideWakeup"=dword:00000000
thanx adoute!
i think ill do both as well, just to be on the safe side...
Stylus case is also "magnet sensitive" but I don't know if there is a reg key for that...
I got the same problem with a covertec case.
I have the same problem, and yes, it is the stylus.
I've been trying to find a case with no magnets, only to be let down.
The only solution seems to be using Lock Software. I'm considering butchering up my case and taking the magnets out for Velcro instead.
adoute said:
There is a registry edit you can do to prevent the keyboard sliding from unlocking the phone.
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Hardware\DeviceMap\Keybd]
"SlideWakeup"=dword:00000000
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I haven't found this registry edit to have any effect at all on my Sprint TP2 from unlocking in the case due to the magnets. In fact. I can lay the phone on the desk with the screen locked, swipe the magnetic case front along the phone, and watch it unlock itself with the registry set this way.
Same thing is happening to my case whenever I have it on lock and put it in the case.
It's so annoying.
Case unlocking phone
Allen,
I can't find this Key anywhere on my phone. Do I add it? Not sure what to do?
Kind Regards,
Jim
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Hardware\DeviceMap\Keybd]
"SlideWakeup"=dword:00000000
JimJep said:
Allen,
I can't find this Key anywhere on my phone. Do I add it? Not sure what to do?
Kind Regards,
Jim
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Hardware\DeviceMap\Keybd]
"SlideWakeup"=dword:00000000
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yeah, the key (value) has to be added... once its added your all good ta go!
you can use any regedit software, i use taskmgr 3.1, and drill down to the Keybd, then add the value
download link: http://www.dotfred.net/TaskMgr.htm
New Case
Just a heads up..I'm not sure if all Best Buys have changed it or if its just a local thing but the one I work at has a new case. Same sku number and model number but a different design all together. I exchanged the old case for this new one and don't seem to be having the same issue. Hope this helps!
Rob_Wing said:
Just a heads up..I'm not sure if all Best Buys have changed it or if its just a local thing but the one I work at has a new case. Same sku number and model number but a different design all together. I exchanged the old case for this new one and don't seem to be having the same issue. Hope this helps!
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Rob_Wing thanks. The new HTC case w/magnets does not wake up and unlock the TP2 like the older case pictured above. I've even tried running the magnet across the corner and bottom edge where the magnetic switch is and could not get it to wake it up. Don't know why this case doesn't wake it up, but it doesn't. Fits well and is cushioned better than the older one.
PS Just check it again and find that the magnets are two button magnets instead of the magnetized bar in the old case. The button magnets are weaker, but when mated with the button magnets in the flap hold closed strongly. Also, they are located in from the side, thus not coming close enough to activate the switch.
I see a lot of these postings, & I've got to say this: You should ALWAYS place your phone in ANY case with the screen side facing you anyway. The antenna on these phones are on the back (on the TP2 right below the camera). You don't want that radiation going towards you anyway do you?
I picked up a stylus for my flyer on Thursday in England (GBP40 was slightly cheaper than $80). It's barely Sunday and somehow the battery is completely dead on the stylus. And AAAA batteries are not as easy to come by as other battery types.
Does anyone have any thoughts on what causes the pen to run down the battery? It doesn't have an on/off switch. I'd hope it isn't drawing any power when the screen is turned off.
I got a leather nook case with a front pocket that holds the pen and a few other accessories. I hope it isn't the proximity of the pen to the screen that causes it to run down.
Battery should last a year. You might find that one of the two buttons may be pressed by accident and that could lead to a discharge.
My Flyer is over 3 weeks old and I use the stylus every day and no issues with the battery.
calebu2 said:
I picked up a stylus for my flyer on Thursday in England (GBP40 was slightly cheaper than $80). It's barely Sunday and somehow the battery is completely dead on the stylus. And AAAA batteries are not as easy to come by as other battery types.
Does anyone have any thoughts on what causes the pen to run down the battery? It doesn't have an on/off switch. I'd hope it isn't drawing any power when the screen is turned off.
I got a leather nook case with a front pocket that holds the pen and a few other accessories. I hope it isn't the proximity of the pen to the screen that causes it to run down.
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The included battery may also have been discharged when you got it. If it happens with a new battery then I would start to wonder if something was wrong.
Strangely, the pen started working again. Not sure what was wrong with it before. Hope its not a dodgy pen...
I have the same problem here
I have the same problem. However I am on my 5th AAAA battery and have already tried the 6 AAAA from a 9v battery. None of them lasted more than one or two weeks. As you might understand that is both very annoying and frustrating. I'm not living in the Us and have only a shop that sells AAAA nearby. So those AAAA may come discharged, but at least the ones from the 9v battery should work, right? Maybe it's from the pen? A friend bought it at Best Buy like 6 months ago and don't have the box or the receipt. What should I do? Buy a new pen (- I dislike this option A LOT!) ?
I thought about buying rechargeable AAAA batteries, but the only ones I found were this ones, on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/AAAA-Rechargeable-Batteries-X-2-Charger-new-/320689614333?pt=US_Batteries&hash=item4aaa972dfd#ht_1676wt_1139.They don't exactly inspire thrust, so once again what do you recommend I do?
Thanks in advance,
DD47
calebu2 said:
I picked up a stylus for my flyer on Thursday in England (GBP40 was slightly cheaper than $80). It's barely Sunday and somehow the battery is completely dead on the stylus. And AAAA batteries are not as easy to come by as other battery types.
Does anyone have any thoughts on what causes the pen to run down the battery? It doesn't have an on/off switch. I'd hope it isn't drawing any power when the screen is turned off.
I got a leather nook case with a front pocket that holds the pen and a few other accessories. I hope it isn't the proximity of the pen to the screen that causes it to run down.
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If you look closely the tip on the pen moves back when pressed to the screen.
That is how it makes contact with the battery.
On my flyer if I press the pen very lightly on the screen it will not write.
Until I press hard enough to move the tip back into the body.
Perhaps your tip is stuck making contact or is getting pushed back when you store it.
Kudzus said:
If you look closely the tip on the pen moves back when pressed to the screen.
That is how it makes contact with the battery.
On my flyer if I press the pen very lightly on the screen it will not write.
Until I press hard enough to move the tip back into the body.
Perhaps your tip is stuck making contact or is getting pushed back when you store it.
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Well, either you're wrong or my pen is malfunctioning. I put in a new AAAA battery, and used for a couple of minutes: everything worked fine - This was Day 1. In both days 2 and 3, I didn't use the pen. It was just standing there, no nibs or buttons being pressed. Day 4 - I go to the Notes App, and I start writing with the pen. I am able to write one sentence right and then the pens starts writing before it touches the screen. And I know from experience that after this starts happening the battery won't last a week. And it won't work properly again.
So, what should I do? Do I need to buy a new pen (as I said I'm not very keen on this option...) ?
Thanks in advance,
DD47
Quick question is your flyer in a case and are you charging it when this happens?
If so try unplugging it then touch the side with your finger (the metal part).
This could be a static discharge
Kudzus said:
Quick question is your flyer in a case and are you charging it when this happens?
If so try unplugging it then touch the side with your finger (the metal part).
This could be a static discharge
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My Flyer was in a case, but at no time charging...
Any other suggestion?
Thanks,
DD47
Because the pen is writing before touching the screen, that sounds like static discharge.
Try taking it out of the case and holding the metal back while writing
I´m sorry for the late reply, but I went on holidays and came back only recently. I tried to do what you said. I put the new AAAA battery inside my pen. I take my flyer out of its' case, hold the metal part and try the pen - it works. I go sleep. Thee following day at the afternoon, I take the flyer out of it's case, hold the metal part and I try the pen again - it no longer works.
Please more suggestions - I'm desperate here for a solution for this so frustrating problem!
Come on! I'm sure a bunch of you know an answer to my problem. Why isn´t anybody even trying? Please, for God's sake, just give it a try.
DonalDuck47 said:
Come on! I'm sure a bunch of you know an answer to my problem. Why isn´t anybody even trying? Please, for God's sake, just give it a try.
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I experience the same issue. sorry I don't have a solid solution. I just keep fiddling with it (take out and put back in the battery - sometimes numerous times before it works properly) until it works properly. I know, it's very frustrating isn't it
GMAN1722 said:
I experience the same issue. sorry I don't have a solid solution. I just keep fiddling with it (take out and put back in the battery - sometimes numerous times before it works properly) until it works properly. I know, it's very frustrating isn't it
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Yes, indeed it is. But the wrost is that nobody even seems to care...
So, what does it takes to solve my problem - do you want rewards or something!? Let's put it this way: try to answer our problem (mine and GMAN1722's) and if permanently works, I'll see what I can do in return. I mean, does it cost you that much to tap a few words in your keyboard?
Thanks in advance,
DD47
I too have recently been pulling out my hair due to stylus problems most recently. I've been living with the issues, and constantly restarting my tablet and removing and reinstalling the battery of my stylus to no avail. However, I believe I may have found a fix on another forum.
I followed these directions, http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/hp-slate/48371-inside-pen.html and cleaned all points of contact on the stylus to get the pen to work as it did when things were new.
-The spring and where it makes contact
-The barrel edge that makes contact with the stylus cap on the pointy end
-The back side of the board that makes contact with the positive end of the battery
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There are some hack with alkaline batteries (6LR61):
Most nine-volt alkaline batteries are constructed of six individual 1.5V LR61 cells enclosed in a wrapper. These cells are slightly smaller than LR8D425 AAAA cells and can be used in their place for some devices, even though they are 3.5 mm shorter. Carbon-zinc types are made with six flat cells in a stack, enclosed in a moisture-resistant wrapper to prevent drying.
So you can easily buy this 6LR61 and take six batteries for your Magic Pen. I'm in russia and we have NO AAAA, but it solved my problem.
This might be a useless post. I originally posted in one of the diztronic posts, but see It's a more than one person issue. if someone can help me and post a picture of the unedited backing that way people can see a before and after. Essentially with some of the cases they grab the backing too tight against the power button causing it to stick. from what I've seen looking at a couple of EVO's is that the power button doesn't sit flush with the front of the phone, a manufacturing defect I guess. What's needed to be done is filing down the backing where it won't touch the button. In our case it is not the visible section but wings that stick out inside the phone.
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Having same issue but with no case...
Ive noticed if you push down power button on the left side of the button it tends to stick, if you push on the right side your ok. I was going to get a replacement, but after reading this I might as well just modify this one.
kujitsu said:
This might be a useless post. I originally posted in one of the diztronic posts, but see It's a more than one person issue. if someone can help me and post a picture of the unedited backing that way people can see a before and after. Essentially with some of the cases they grab the backing too tight against the power button causing it to stick. from what I've seen looking at a couple of EVO's is that the power button doesn't sit flush with the front of the phone, a manufacturing defect I guess. What's needed to be done is filing down the backing where it won't touch the button. In our case it is not the visible section but wings that stick out inside the phone.
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all the "defective"ones I've seen are raised on the left side when looking down atop the button .
take the backing off and you'll see one side not flush.
THANK YOU FOR THIS POST!
I got my Diztronic TPU case in yesterday and I've had 9-10 reboots due to the power button. I was planning on going to Best Buy to exchange at lunch today but guess that's not the answer. I suppose I'll get to filing and see if that helps.
Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
You don't have to be afraid of shaving too much as there isn't anything to harm. There is a clip on the right but it's far enough from the parts to shave. just something to have caution if you go crazy with it.
I shaved a but off of mine just a tiny tiny piece actually its hard to tell any was taken off. I was getting the reboots but that cured it, and not a single reboot since.
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Worked for me. Im glad becasue i liked the case i just purchased,
Just so people are aware, there is no such issue with the Cruzerlite case. My power button isn't even close to being pushed by the case.
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As I've noted before, this issue isn't with all phones. my parents 2 phones didn't have the power button sticking out. mine was a bestbuy preorder by mail, theirs was a release day bestbuy walk in. I had to swap backings and cases with no change before I noticed the issue. it is also a possible problem without a case.
Once again, this issue isn't for all phones, very few actually.
Bought 2 diztronic cases. One had this problem, the other didn't.
Returned the problematic one to Amazon. Going to buy a cruzerlite!
btw, for those who shaved the case, can you tell the paint fell off?
The button isn't aluminum? Not sure what paint your pointing toward.
PsiPhiDan said:
Just so people are aware, there is no such issue with the Cruzerlite case. My power button isn't even close to being pushed by the case.
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Au contraire, I just got my cruzerlite tpu today and do see that the left side of my power button tends to sink whenever I press it down. My temporary fix is by gently sliding my finger to the other side of the button (but it gets a little old after a while lol )
To OP thanks, but does this file mod make it look weird? I might just live with it if the cosmetic issue is really visible.
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I forget that I've done it honestly. it did have an unintended side effect. the back plate is much easier to peel off ! Makes a nicer slot for your nail/object
Tomorrow I'll take a frontal post op to show. the pic in the first post is the filed backing .
I got impatient and did it haha. I used a knife, nail clipper and a nail file to smooth it down. Less than 5min to mod the plastic backing. Just carefully clip off the edge under curved part where the power button would be at
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OP...You are the man! Filed it down with a nail file and the problem went away. Thank you!
This info is so good I had to thank you twice!
So I opened up my Nvidia shield tablet k1 today and saw that the internal stylus holder is actually still there. For the reason of budget costs I guess Nvidia decided to remove the "hole" that once let you sheath your stylus there. I havn't found any tutorials online that showed how to cut a decent sized hole to let the stylus rest in. So I guess I'll ask.... has anyone done it before successfully here?
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I've done something similar with a dremel and a couple of files in the past. It's something I plan on doing on my K1 now that I have a brand new device to play with.
Considering the the age of the device, I doubt anyone has tried this out yet.
Drilling a hole in the side of the tablet seems extreme. I have been searching for a case that might be able to hold the styles as well but with no luck. I have flip cover for the k1 and have been trying to think of a good idea as how to stow the styles on to it. For example if I had a piece of stretchy material that I attached to the cover somehow I could slide the styles into the makeshift pocket and it could hold the styles when not in use.
Would I be right in thinking that the back cover of the older model would fit the newer one? Seems like it would be a nicer solution than drilling and cutting. You could possibly even get some of the missing internal components that way. Just need to find a broken 2014 tablet.
If this fails you can always do what I plan on doing in case this proves to be futile. Attach magnets to either like on the Surface Book. On a side note: The back cover already is "precut", as is the whole stylus mounting hole as seen here:
That is really interesting! They kept costs low by using the same molds to create the plastic parts.
A quick question seeing as you've opened your back cover already: is there a button/mechanism in the stylus groove that could potentially detect if a stylus is removed? Just wondering if they still left that in there (hopeful thinking! )
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That is really interesting! They kept costs low by using the same molds to create the plastic parts.
A quick question seeing as you've opened your back cover already: is there a button/mechanism in the stylus groove that could potentially detect if a stylus is removed? Just wondering if they still left that in there (hopeful thinking! )
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Sadly that module is missing, so no hopes there. The speaker cable is also in the way and has to be taped down or something to the frame if you want to fit the stylus later on.
I knew it was unlikely but thought it was worth checking.
At least there's a place to store a stylus (although after drilling into the tablet).
Guys....I did it. I just used a file and filed away, put the cover back on, and inserted the stylus. It's perfect. I would take a picture but I don't have a camera.
jacobvsmith said:
Guys....I did it. I just used a file and filed away, put the cover back on, and inserted the stylus. It's perfect. I would take a picture but I don't have a camera.
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Tablet + Mirror.
Sorry, could not resist pointing out the lack of a camera irony whilst talking of a device with 2 built in.
I will admit that probably wouldn't make come out at a good enough angle to show the work well, but hope you got a quick chuckle.
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Tablet + Mirror.
Sorry, could not resist pointing out the lack of a camera irony whilst talking of a device with 2 built in.
I will admit that probably wouldn't make come out at a good enough angle to show the work well, but hope you got a quick chuckle.
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post memes and op will give chuckles.
Please teach me how to do dis... Going to buy the stylus soon...
I just read this and thought I'd pop open my K1 to see for myself. Yep. It's there. Wow.
I'd drill a hole in mine too but I have two problems:
1. That cable.
2. Dust/Water etc.
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Anyone drilled and try to make use of the stylus slot?
care to share some finished image?
would definitely like to see how it goes.
I "drilled" a hole also, the stylus sticks perfectly, but there was a cable in the way. just som sticky thingy to hold the cable and youre done
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I did that too. Used some files and some crazy glue (for the cable). Works great. I have some pictures here http://forum.xda-developers.com/shield-tablet/general/modding-directstylus-slot-shield-k1-t3408090
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I did that too. Used some files and some crazy glue (for the cable). Works great. I have some pictures here http://forum.xda-developers.com/shield-tablet/general/modding-directstylus-slot-shield-k1-t3408090
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I would probably cover the ribbon with tape to prevent the stylus from sliding on the cable over time. Kapton tape would be the tape to use. How did you shape the notch in the back cover. Also when filing the metal area for the cable did you not worry about filings getting on the mainboard.
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I would probably cover the ribbon with tape to prevent the stylus from sliding on the cable over time. Kapton tape would be the tape to use. How did you shape the notch in the back cover. Also when filing the metal area for the cable did you not worry about filings getting on the mainboard.
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The cable is covered in a mixture of super glue and fine powder. No worries about shavings since I worked under constant airflow from the mainboard side to blow dust and shavings away
As for shaping the notch I used some jewelers files that had the right curve to them.
Stylus sensor can generally be found with 'nvidia shield digitizer' on ebay - sellers currently parting out new original style tablets - not real cheap, but you get a spare digitizer!
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Stylus sensor can generally be found with 'nvidia shield digitizer' on ebay - sellers currently parting out new original style tablets - not real cheap, but you get a spare digitizer!
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But why would they leave the whole circuit and components for the sensor if the sensor is not there...
They did 2 things to the main board a radio microcode update and the sensor removed from assembly any capacitors or resistors on the pen sensor circuit should also be left out... In addition they do have 2 different updates for the 2 tablets I imagine the k1 does not have the sensor as an active element...
That said i dont see that there is a whole lot of extra functionality given aside from auto wake on pen removal....