Is your samsung vibrant not vibrating when it should?? - Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

If your Vibrant has been acting up recently, not vibrating for SMS/Emails, or just plain not vibrating at all - I may have found a fix that doesn't require a HARD RESET.
I searched and searched the Vibrant forums as this morning, I was having a MAJOR problem as far as my vibrations not working for my SMS or GMail. I changed NOTHING - I installed NO APPS, yet for some reason this morning, i stopped getting vibrations.
Just wanted to let you guys know my phone was set up for perfect notifications, with vibration checked in EACH individual program, and overall vibration checked for notifications and ringtones. Vibrate for SMS wasn't working for silent / vibrate / or ringer mode.
I saw that this may be an unresolved issue, and found a few posts on other forums addressing the issue.
Go to Market
Download "Sound Manager"
Run it
Press menu
Vibrate settings
make sure under BOTH ringer and notification vibrate, you have "VIBRATE WHENEVER POSSIBLE" checked.
This fixed all of my vibration problems, now it's super vibratey again lol.
Hope this helps, saw a few of you had still unanswered posts regarding loss of vibration.

Thanks for the tip!

I've been screwing around with my settings all morning trying to figure out why the hell my phone vibrations were not working correctly. A search on this forum led me to this post.
Followed your instructions and problem solved. Thanks a bunch.

Is their actually a place in the stock settings where you can select vibration alerts for incoming text messages and email messages?

For SMS, go into the main Messaging screen (where it shows the seperate threads for each contact) and hit the menu key. Then go to settings. The last option is for vibration.
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Ah, never looked at the menu before. Thanks!

Awesome worked for me. Thanks

There's also an app called "Quick Settings" that fixes the vibration for this phone.

NocNoc said:
For SMS, go into the main Messaging screen (where it shows the seperate threads for each contact) and hit the menu key. Then go to settings. The last option is for vibration.
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The GMail app also has the vibrate option.

fixed and no need to keep the sound manager installed if not wanted
Fixed my problem here, Galaxy S Vibrant. I recall downloading sound manager a week or so ago and uninstalled the same day. Was pleased to find that reinstalling, leaving the may vibrate whenever button checked, and uninstalling the program lead to good vibrations. plz 4give me This site has been a great resource, TY all

lol i just rebooted my phone...

So i have set vibrate whenever possible checked for both options and have checked vibrate on the menu>settings and sms>menu>settings etc. But it still doesnt vibrate when i received texts or called in vibrate mode. when i adjust volume on the side, it doesnt vibrate when i turn it down to the vibrate setting. also, haptic doesnt work. could my vibrating mechanism be broken or something? or is it a software problem?

I use my phone as a vibrator.

xriderx66 said:
I use my phone as a vibrator.
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lol, u stupid

mochii said:
So i have set vibrate whenever possible checked for both options and have checked vibrate on the menu>settings and sms>menu>settings etc. But it still doesnt vibrate when i received texts or called in vibrate mode. when i adjust volume on the side, it doesnt vibrate when i turn it down to the vibrate setting. also, haptic doesnt work. could my vibrating mechanism be broken or something? or is it a software problem?
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Same problem after updating to stock 2.2 through kies mini. Don't now what to do

I dont have a vibrate option in the messaging settings!

I had the same problem after going to 2.2, I downloaded NOLED for sgs from the market and not only can I make it vibrate but I get a notification on the black screen, it a really cool and fully "customizable"
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thank u.....................

samsung galaxy y stops vibrating
today morning my samsung galaxy y stops vibrating and i even installed sound manager , but it doesn't help . i have no idea . wat 2 do ?

rinosekhar said:
today morning my samsung galaxy y stops vibrating and i even installed sound manager , but it doesn't help . i have no idea . wat 2 do ?
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Did you flash a new ROM? I'm not familiar with galaxy y??
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[Q] script request

Is it possible to have a script that totally removes the vibration feature?
You don't need script. Disable from Settings -> Sound setting -> vibrate feedback
heyodee said:
You don't need script. Disable from Settings -> Sound setting -> vibrate feedback
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I know that but doesn't always work. If you receive a txt while talking on the phone it vibrates, if you restart your phone it vibrates and couple of other actions I don't remember
Uncheck everything that has vibrate under setting -> sound, and vibrate should be completely disabled
heyodee said:
Uncheck everything that has vibrate under setting -> sound, and vibrate should be completely disabled
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dude im telling you that doesn't always do the trick
If you uncheck both vibrate and vibrate feedback, under what circumstances will the device vibrate?
heyodee said:
If you uncheck both vibrate and vibrate feedback, under what circumstances will the device vibrate?
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that's why I need a script, it still vibrates when I receive a call, it still vibrates when I receive a txt while on the phone, it still vibrates when restart it. unchecking all the vibration and haptic feedback doesn;t work
Felinos11 said:
that's why I need a script, it still vibrates when I receive a call, it still vibrates when I receive a txt while on the phone, it still vibrates when restart it. unchecking all the vibration and haptic feedback doesn;t work
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while i dont have a script for you, the vibrate on call when you receive a text can be unchecked under your messaging app. I dont know of a way to get rid of the vibrate when it powers on. just thought id try and help a little.
Felinos11 said:
it still vibrates when restart it.
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Every HTC device i had in the last 4 years have done this, different ROMs, different O.S's (windows, android) so i guess this is a hardware thing (maybe a quick self test?).
Other than stripping the device apart and un-plugging the vibration unit you won't get a totally vibration free device..

[Q] Photon Will Not Vibrate - Vibration Issue

So I just bought this Photon, and it will not vibrate. My settings are as follows: settings --> sound --> vibrate always is checked // text messages --> messaging settings --> also vibrate when notified is checked
I have tried two factory resets, one through UI, one through fast boot. I just did the OCR and tried it that way.. no luck. The phone does not vibrate on messages, haptic feedback, restarts, or phone calls.
Vibrate was, unfortunately, not top on my list of things to check before purchasing the damn thing. Now, I've got it, and I'd really love some help and direction. Thanks in advance
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are you able to volume down andset the phone to vibrate?
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Yes, and it shows vibration mode, but no actual vibration... as I was playing around with it today, I noticed that there's something loose inside the casing of the phone that is moving around when I shake it. I'm beginning to think that this is a hardware issue...
Does it give you feedback when you type? If not, I would say its a hardware issue and you should take it back.

[Q] Notifications NOT VIBRATING?!

I've googled everything. Can't seem to find a viable solution.
I'm running ICS XXLPB (not rooted) and the only thing that basically vibrates while on normal mode (silent mode vibrations do work fine) are incoming calls. No type of notifications seem to vibrate.
I've checked in-app settings and sound settings and everything seems to be set correctly, but for some odd reason the phone doesn't vibrate on notifications and it's very annoying :'(
Any help appreciated, thanks in advance!
kuckimonster said:
I've googled everything. Can't seem to find a viable solution.
I'm running ICS XXLPB (not rooted) and the only thing that basically vibrates while on normal mode (silent mode vibrations do work fine) are incoming calls. No type of notifications seem to vibrate.
I've checked in-app settings and sound settings and everything seems to be set correctly, but for some odd reason the phone doesn't vibrate on notifications and it's very annoying :'(
Any help appreciated, thanks in advance!
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It's an normal problem on ICS, download the app SoundManager from market and press menu button then vibrate settings and then Vibrate Whenever Possible
WOW, perhaps my searching capabilities are very limited?! Thanks!
No problem had the problem myself just a month ago
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kuckimonster said:
I've googled everything. Can't seem to find a viable solution.
I'm running ICS XXLPB (not rooted) and the only thing that basically vibrates while on normal mode (silent mode vibrations do work fine) are incoming calls. No type of notifications seem to vibrate.
I've checked in-app settings and sound settings and everything seems to be set correctly, but for some odd reason the phone doesn't vibrate on notifications and it's very annoying :'(
Any help appreciated, thanks in advance!
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To get vibration when you receive a message, you have to set 'vibrate always' in message settings
Thank me if I helped
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bibymon said:
To get vibration when you receive a message, you have to set 'vibrate always' in message settings
Thank me if I helped
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TheHawk002 said:
It's an normal problem on ICS, download the app SoundManager from market and press menu button then vibrate settings and then Vibrate Whenever Possible
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I'm on the S II (T989) as well running ICS 4.0.3 and I've had the same annoying problem. Interesting that you don't see the question being asked or information on it in too many places. I factory reset my phone before I found this answer. Installed SoundManager V2 and immediately the vibration mode for notifications was available and now works.
Hard to believe such a core feature problem wouldn't have been fixed in a firmware update?!
Next step is that I'm going to root it and go to Cyanogen Mod!!! Can't wait!!!
Appreciate the post!:good:

galaxy s3 auto vibrate itself

hi ..
every other hour or tow my phone set itself to vibration mode !
and i always miss important calls because of vibration mode !
it's very annoying !!
please help !
I have the same problem. Is it a phone setting somewhere? If so, I just cannot find it.
drogoal said:
hi ..
every other hour or tow my phone set itself to vibration mode !
and i always miss important calls because of vibration mode !
it's very annoying !!
please help !
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Probably you have a case or somehow are pressing the volume all the way down.
Remember either lowering the volume or power button plus silent mode are the quick shortcuts to enable Vibration mode.
Also when a call is received and the phone is upside down can make the ringing on mute.
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In my case Timeriffic was automatically reinstalled from Google Play. the default setting was to set the phone to vibrate at 8PM Mon - Thu. All sorted now.
fawaad said:
Probably you have a case or somehow are pressing the volume all the way down.
Remember either lowering the volume or power button plus silent mode are the quick shortcuts to enable Vibration mode.
Also when a call is received and the phone is upside down can make the ringing on mute.
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i had the same problem, you can activate or deactivate this option under settings/sound/automatic feedback
Hmm,
Can't seem to find that seting on my phone, so will have to hope that it was because of Timeriffic.
valerio.tosti said:
i had the same problem, you can activate or deactivate this option under settings/sound/automatic feedback
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I know this is an old thread, but all of a sudden my phone seems to randomly switch sound on throughout the day, after i put it on vibrate. I wonder if there's a way to enable vibrate only via the notification bar, rather than the volume keys.
In my opinion the volume keys should only control the current volume, rather than the sound "profile" (mute, sound, vibrate).
Anyway i will be doing some looking into why this seems to happen.
1) you have a case which is pressing the Volume button down
2) Try turning off AUTO HAPTIC FEEDBACK
3) try resetting your phone if all else fails
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i have same weird vibrating problems also. I normally set my phone to sound mode no vibrate. whenever someone text me it automatically change the mode to sound+vibrate I've been trying anything but to no avail this still persists.
and BTW I'm using GO SMS.
Even i have been facing this problem with various ROMs..what could be the issue? any help?
S3 auto turns to Vibrate mode
Hi,
For last 2 weeks, i am facing a same problem. randomly few times in a day, message default ring tone rang without any message and after a while (may be after few seconds) it turns to Vibrate.
the only thing new happened to my phone is, its board died all of a sudden (bgr[dot]com/2012/12/21/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-hardware-failure-262887/) and the Samsung service center has replaced it with new board. since then i am facing this problem.
I was using the Nova launcher before the repair, and now after the repair using the same Nova launcher.
Any idea? anyone else facing the same issue? btw, i have turned off the haptic feedback as well, restart the phone also, but issue still persists.
any feedback would be highly appreciated, thanks.
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Guys, I am facing similar problem and nothing else is working. I think we should compare notes to find out what is the cause of this problem. Tell me what ROM are you running? Custom or Stock. If custom then which one? What 3rd Party apps are you running that can schedule tasks e.g Tasker, Scheduler etc. Have you turned off Haptic feedback and motion under your phone settings?
My Answers:
Custom ROM Yes
Ripper ROM (Love it and big fan)
Haptic Feedback Off
Motion Feature Disabled
3rd Party Apps Yes
Tasker Yes
Scheduler No
Call recording Yes
I have sam problem with NOTE 2.
Every last incoming call set my "default" sound profil .Depend what I have set ( sound, vibration, mute....) at the incoming call moment.
I found out that AVG antivirus is a problem???? I delete AVG and for now ( two days ) all is OK.
Maybe its the auto mute
There is a feature under motion that puts the phone in vibrate/silent when you "turn it down", maybe that is what is causing you problems? My phone was muting itself with no logical reason and deactivating it did the trick, hope it works for you

[Q] XWLS8 stock vibrate during call?

Hi All,
I´ve flashed deodexed XWLS8 stock from here and I am experiencing vibration during call when a new message comes in.
I am not able to disable it even if I have turned off notifications during call.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
The only way to turn off the vibration completely is to select the message app then menu/settings and scroll down towards the bottom till you find "vibrate" butonce you untick it you wont have vibration at all.
I think it vibrates anyway when you have it turned on.
thanks but I don´t think that is right. The setting you are suggesting WILL turn off vibration for that app completely.
I don´t think it should be vibrating when I am speaking to someone else, its very annoying.
Thanks!
If its set to vibrate in settings it will vibrate no matter what.In the latest firmware releases Samsung have changed the system.UI so this could also change the behaviour of things compared to previous firmwares.

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