Discaimer: I'm apologizing in advance of this seems like a stupid question or post.
I noticed that my search button partly illuminates when I first turn on my phone if it's completely off. Once the phone is fully booted and my home screen comes on all of the other buttons light up properly as well as the search button.
It just seems a little odd, but isn't causing any problems. Anyone else have this? I'm just hoping it's not a sign of potential hardware problems. (Yes I have insurance but enjoy full root with hboot 1.4)
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Discaimer: I'm apologizing in advance of this seems like a stupid question or post.
I noticed that my search button partly illuminates when I first turn on my phone if it's completely off. Once the phone is fully booted and my home screen comes on all of the other buttons light up properly as well as the search button.
It just seems a little odd, but isn't causing any problems. Anyone else have this? I'm just hoping it's not a sign of potential hardware problems. (Yes I have insurance but enjoy full root with hboot 1.4)
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I don't know why it does it but same thing happens here mate. So hopefully its the same for all.
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Mine too. I was always kinda curious about whether it was common or not, but it never really bothered me too much
Yes, its normal. They should have got that fixed before finalizing this model.
Via My HTC Evo 3D On The Now Network From Sprint.
Mine is the same way as well. It's a light leakage. If I use one of the kernels with dim LEDs, my buttons look like ass because of this. Most people can lower their value to 2 (in ..../button-backlight/currents), while I can only lower mine to 14 before it starts looking dumb.
Mine is most prominent when in recovery. Only time I notice it.
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Cool, thanks for all the replies. Happy to know it's common.
By the way it's nice to see some fellow Evo/Hero guys in here. I recognize Leukay and Tailsthecat from one of those 2 forums. Don't know you guys personally but nice to see you in here. Actually I think I recognize Rydah803 and Ducky1131 too so good to see you all here.
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I've noticed this too. It does make the phone look like crap when the LEDs are off.
It's light "bleed" from the screen to the search button. it most visible in recovery, probably because your screen is completely white and it's easy to see the white light bleed.
Kinda sad that HTC didn't fix this issue before releasing the phone.. Cheap internal build quality, perhaps?
I think it may be due to the fact that they used some sort of clear plastic to put together the inside. If you open the batterycover you can see what I'm talking about.
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I got it too and my phone is a recently assembled device on one of the latest h boot builds. Doubt this will be fixed so i guess we live with it...
Same with me I thought only i have that issue.
Seems like HTC did a bad job in this area. I also have hardware build 0002 so I guess it's an issue with that build.
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Hi guys
On my SGS2 when the touch buttons are lite part of the light seeps through the gap of the hard button. Does anyone else have this?
I can only see it when it's pretty dark but its very annoying.
I don't have this :s
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Yeah, I have it too, but it's not too bad and only visible from certain angles and in a dark room.
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Yeah I sometimes have itbut almost rarely, and like the other guy said only from certain angles when I'm looking for it. I put pressure on the button in that direction and it disappears usually
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Ive got this very slightly on the right hand side. I also notice when im reading a web page with a black background the very bottom left has a white spot/pixel, it goes away when you start scrolling. Anyone else got the same problem?
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Glad im not the only one who has this. Worth returning over?
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Personally It doesn't bother me, its hard to notice and even when I can see it, its really tiny. So to me not a problem
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Im guessing you have Optus stock as well?
When you look at the touch button straight on can you see the light?
Mine has the same issue but i dont care.
I can only see it when I'm using the phone when it's completely dark
My wife has a mole but shes still beautiful, can we not get a little obsessed with perfection with our phones? It is after all the slimmest, lightest, dual core power house smart phone out there....forgive its quirks?
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My phone did this at first but it went away after a couple weeks as the home button got better seated through use. Definitely not worth returning over.
same here, right hand side!
this was the reason for me to switch off the button lights in settings. looks better anyway
It has to be pretty dark...
didnt realise you could turn the light off
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send it back, complain to samsung, demand they redesign the handset!
erm...
This will make it heavier and bulkier!!!
Happens to mine and there is NO PROBLEM with it. Be happy!
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This will make it heavier and bulkier!!!
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And more expensive. All these perfectly good handsets getting returned for new ones have to be paid for somehow.
I switched mine off looks so much better, per sonly I wish it was all black like the nexus s, i think that looks so sexy
Have it too, but dont matter !! I am a perfectionist too ( 620 euros it is for a phone !! ) but i think... i mean ... returning it for this????
If it is same as anyone elses in here its BARELY visible and you should try to find it again.. enjoy your phone. ( there are great chances of getting a same unit back, cause its a design thing i think )
Hey,
have it as well. But I don't really mind.
briko78
ministig said:
Ive got this very slightly on the right hand side. I also notice when im reading a web page with a black background the very bottom left has a white spot/pixel, it goes away when you start scrolling. Anyone else got the same problem?
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Hi Ministig
I've got the white spot/pixel issue,only noticed it when I was looking at another site which had a very dark blue background
Miss Diva
I've been searching on google and on here and can't seem to find a thread on it.
My home button led seems to leak half way into my display when i'm viewing a black screen.
The screen would display a black image and having the buttons on makes the home button leak on the screen
It is really annoying... Anyone else have this issue? it looks like a lightsaber on my phone...
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Given where you sent this message from, I think you may be in the wrong forum.
If not, I can't say I've had such an issue, but apart from using a mod to turn off the LEDs for good, there's probably not much you can do.
i'm using my hd2 because I just got my vibrant from Samsung for a screen replacement....
No one has a problem if the led from home leaking?
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i'm using my hd2 because I just got my vibrant from Samsung for a screen replacement....
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I think you just answered your own question
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I think you just answered your own question
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haha thats what everyone would think but it had this problem before i even sent it out
thanks for your help!
Exact same problem with the home key, gradually learnt to live with it
How bad is yours? I just need to feel better about it lol
My gf is not as bad as mine
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In complete darkness it gets to about half of the screen. In normal light its not as bad.
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Yea I have the same problem, My gfs doesnt. I think its a factory defect when they are putting it together. One little pinhole in the paint that seperates the softkeys from the rest of the screen and boom, you have led glare half way up the screen.
I had 3 vibrants replaced an they all had same problem but I dont care buttons are off most of the time
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I have this problem but it's very minor. I barely see it when dark. Do they just give you a new vibrant for replacement? Were you able to force them to let you do like an upgrade to a better phone or something?
no they replaced the chrome bezel and the housing + the display and glass...
It's practically new now..
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I had 3 vibrants replaced an they all had same problem but I dont care buttons are off most of the time
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Same exact thing here. The home button leakage is on most(if not all) vibrants. But it's only noticable in near or in pitch dark really. Using 2.2.1 roms turn off the lights while not being used but for some reason, that particular build on whatever rom always decreases sensitivity to the point where going back to used applications(holding home) doesn't work while the processor is being used extensively(800-1ghz) which is REALLY annoying. Anyone else by chance?
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no they replaced the chrome bezel and the housing + the display and glass...
It's practically new now..
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Since doing the work it too much, Ilm sure they instead give you a refurbished vibrant and used your old one for parts. In other words, Samsung didn't repair anything for yours but gave you another vibrant(which could be using parts from various sources).
It's the same imei and the same way the home button leaks... I also have a minor scratch on the camera which mine still has
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Hi all,
Couldn't find a thread about this, sorry if it exists.
My EVO 3D has been experiencing what can best be described as phantom touches. I leave the phone alone with the screen on and it moves the home screens in a jittery fashion or randomly presses the screen. Approx middle, slightly to the left just below the centre of the screen and also closer to the home/menu soft keys. It's not a permanent issue, but it does go absolutely "mental" at times making the phone unusable until it settles down.
It also interferes with the lock screen, playing havoc with the pattern unlock.
Tried all the usual... factory reset etc etc but to no avail.
Has anybody else come across this?
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I've had mine do that albeit, rarely. He home screen goes sporadic or the app drawer scrolling is messed up.
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It used to do that for me when I had it plugged in to my car.
Video record it! Then take it to the sprint store and say that you're scared of your phone and get a new one. If it can work for my neighbor, it can work for you! âīšâ
Mine does this horribly when my phone is in cold air. My last 3d also had this issue and it was replaced when installing a new digitizer did not help.
It's getting more frequent.
I'm in the UK.. I'd have to be REALLY scared of it to go to Sprint in the US
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Lol Yeah, that would be a long trip. You ever thought about rooting it and installing a new ROM?
My Atrix does that when I set it down in certain surfaces, like a mattress out pillow, or carpet, but as long as I am touching the case of the phone, it doesn't do that.
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Lol Yeah, that would be a long trip. You ever thought about rooting it and installing a new ROM?
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Yep, tried that too... well I went from stock to a rooted version of a more up to date stock ROM.
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My Atrix does that when I set it down in certain surfaces, like a mattress out pillow, or carpet, but as long as I am touching the case of the phone, it doesn't do that.
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I took the screen protector (Martin Fields) off and was trouble free for two days. I suspect that was coincidence though as it's now worse than it was prior to that.
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Mine doesn't do that but there are times when I unlock it and it automagically goes to what ever app is in the lower right side of the screen. My wifes has started doing it also. Even replacements that I have gotten have done it.
i actually just had mine swapped out for the same reason.
did it on ICS, MIUI, and warm.
I say take a chance at running the newer OTA update combo pack that Xhausx put out. It does include some sorry of touch panel firmware update I believe. It's worth a shot just for the hell of it.
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i actually just had mine swapped out for the same reason.
did it on ICS, MIUI, and warm.
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Likewise. After a month of having my Evo 3D, the screen would act possessed. No matter what I flashed or did, nothing would make the slightest difference. It got so bad that I ended up returning it.
OP, return it. It's a common issue with these phones.
SAME PROBLEM! i have flashed viper, synergy, olympus, warm, and more im sure! Same problem every time ! Please let me know if anyone finds a fix without returning the phone! THANK YOU!
It is a hardware problem, changing the ROM isn't going to help.
My d1 did the same thing after a year or so. It actually still works as long as you can keep the phone at a certain temp, but as soon as it warms up from use it goes back to it.
My girlfriends started doing that today
downloaded touchscreen tester from the market and what do you know digitizer is jacked some spots show as multitouch with only one finger
ok that helps. so, do i have to actually return the phone to fix the problem? or can i get a touchscreen tester and find the problem and fix it? or is that not even worth the trouble?
Thanks for the help
Oddly I just started encountering the same issue two days ago and now can barely use this phone.
Bit of an update.
I did S-On and so far haven't had the issue reappear. Obviously since it is an intermittent problem, it's not definitely gone.
I'll give it a day or so and report back.
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Mine doesn't do that but there are times when I unlock it and it automagically goes to what ever app is in the lower right side of the screen. My wifes has started doing it also. Even replacements that I have gotten have done it.
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+1 on this.
Now I know it's not me being crazy. I've always had random apps opening up after preforming an action even though I was sure I never touched that app.
I'm really debating switching to the Amaze from the GS2 due to the horrible screen issue the Qualcomm S2 has due to the video drivers being emulated from the Exynos version. Im guessing the Amaze's drivers are made for it right?
Other than that, the things that concern me about the Amaze are the light bleed from the capacitive buttons and random reboots/shutdowns. I know the button issue can be resolved by turning them off, but wouldn't it be hard to see/use them in the dark? How prominent are the shutdowns/reboots? Anything else I should be concerned about? I'm coming from a G1 so I keep my phones awhile
Edit: Just realized there is no S-OFF either. What limitations does this produce compared to a device with S-OFF?
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I'm really debating switching to the Amaze from the GS2 due to the horrible screen issue the Qualcomm S2 has due to the video drivers being emulated from the Exynos version. Im guessing the Amaze's drivers are made for it right?
Other than that, the things that concern me about the Amaze are the light bleed from the capacitive buttons and random reboots/shutdowns. I know the button issue can be resolved by turning them off, but wouldn't it be hard to see/use them in the dark? How prominent are the shutdowns/reboots? Anything else I should be concerned about? I'm coming from a G1 so I keep my phones awhile
Edit: Just realized there is no S-OFF either. What limitations does this produce compared to a device with S-OFF?
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I've never had a reboot or bootloop. Just make sure you read and follow instructions. Light bleed apparently varies from device to device. Mine is noticeable but only on dark background and I actually think it looks cool. Call me weird :/ I've never had an issue really, other than the backcover and case preventing me to get a great WiFi signal. I haven't tried the foil trick. Also, the back cover makes a plastic creeking noise, but a thin folded piece of paper back there fixes it. Sounds kind of ghetto for a high end phone, but the camera and display are great in my opinion and the radio gets great service. There are some good ROMs and its a fast sexy phone. I like it.
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had an s2 as well, had the bad screen and sent it back. jumped ship to the amaze and build wise, i think its a better crafted device. had to return 2 of em, but my 3rd one is on point. havent used it enough to give a better opinion, but so far i like it alot better. go for it
My wife has the gs2 and I can't stand that thing. Crappy screen and touchwiz kill it for me. I love my amaze.
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I came from the Gs2 about 2 weeks ago. And I have the light bleed but it's not terrible. Haven't had any random reboots or anything. Build quality is head over heels better than the gs2. Also firs in the pocket better. I love this phone and don't regret the switch one bit. Can't wait to root it andget to flashing.
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I've never had a reboot or bootloop. Just make sure you read and follow instructions. Light bleed apparently varies from device to device. Mine is noticeable but only on dark background and I actually think it looks cool. Call me weird :/
There are some good ROMs and its a fast sexy phone. I like it.
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Agreed! I love it, except my GPS orientation is 180* off on Google maps latest build... Doesn't seem anyone has a fix, or cares enough to make one...
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Agreed! I love it, except my GPS orientation is 180* off on Google maps latest build... Doesn't seem anyone has a fix, or cares enough to make one...
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F#@* so is mine... Smh
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Ekorshus said:
Agreed! I love it, except my GPS orientation is 180* off on Google maps latest build... Doesn't seem anyone has a fix, or cares enough to make one...
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Google maps issue, not an amaze issue. Today's update supposedly fixed it
Ekorshus said:
Agreed! I love it, except my GPS orientation is 180* off on Google maps latest build... Doesn't seem anyone has a fix, or cares enough to make one...
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I've had the Amaze since a few days after it's release. I have had one or two reboots, but easily could have been something that I did. Today's Google Maps update fixed the orientation problem for me.
So I recently had my HTC Amaze swapped out by T-Mobile because of a faulty headphone jack, and I feel that my experience may convince others to do the same if you're having problems.
Old Amaze:
Headphone problems, constantly screwing up.
Squeaky battery cover (or so it seemed)
Light bled through the side of phone (there was what looked like a faulty glue seal on the side)
Volume up button always looked "pushed in"
New Amaze:
Headphones work perfect
Battery cover doesn't squeak (thank god)
No more light bleeding problem.
Volume buttons look normal
I'm not sure if the device is refurbed or not, but I really don't care. This one works and that's good enough for me. I simply called T-Mobile, explained my problems to the representative, and they had a replacement shipped to my house within 4 days. The only problem is that you're supposed to pay $20 for a warranty exchange, but after some very polite conversation I managed to get her to drop it to $10. It didn't come with a back cover, but it seems that the new unit literally fixed all my problems. I recommend that if you need to get your device replaced, do it now, as it isn't a very difficult process and they are very friendly (as usual) every step of the way.
This is a HUGE step up from AT&T's "this is clearly your fault" policies. I'm so glad I switched carriers.
Just my 2cents.
I had issues with the Sensation 4g and after 8 replacements they sent me a brand new Amaze 4g. I've had it for a week and so far so good, only one small flaw is the bezel on the lower bottom bleeds a tiny bit of light.
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My G2 was replaces with a mt4gs that have me powering off problems after a week. They sent me 4 more which 2 would not read the sim. 3rd wouldn't accept sd card. They called to follow up and I told them how unhappy I was with the mt4gs. They sent me a brand new in retail sealed box amaze. Over nighted.
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OP, when you mention "squeaky battery cover" is it when you press on the back cover it squeaks or there's a bit of give?
I'm finding that's the issue w/ my current amaze. I press on the back cover at a specific place and it kinda "clicks". Not sure if I should request a new back cover (if that'll fix the problem).
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OP, when you mention "squeaky battery cover" is it when you press on the back cover it squeaks or there's a bit of give?
I'm finding that's the issue w/ my current amaze. I press on the back cover at a specific place and it kinda "clicks". Not sure if I should request a new back cover (if that'll fix the problem).
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Put a thin piece of paper in backcover and its fixed
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Put a thin piece of paper in backcover and its fixed
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Or put a case on it
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My amaze stops vibrating about once a week. However, because I have no other problems and the phone seems to run better than other people's amaze ill live with it. It's easy to get the vibrator unstuck, just drop the phone on a padded ground from about a foot up (my phone has a tpu case).
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My amaze stops vibrating about once a week. However, because I have no other problems and the phone seems to run better than other people's amaze ill live with it. It's easy to get the vibrator unstuck, just drop the phone on a padded ground from about a foot up (my phone has a tpu case).
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Don't you love it when things work the way they're designed to?
Is the light bleed above softkeys normal?
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Is the light bleed above softkeys normal?
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Not only is it normal... its one of the most known issues with the phone and there's even a modified file available that disables them to prevent that
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Not only is it normal... its one of the most known issues with the phone and there's even a modified file available that disables them to prevent that
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oh really? what modified file could this be? I have the same "known issue" when my device boots up and i see this light bleed just above the capacitive "soft" keys.. = / annoys me sometimes. Oh and my device is completely bone stock unrooted ICS.
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oh really? what modified file could this be? I have the same "known issue" when my device boots up and i see this light bleed just above the capacitive "soft" keys.. = / annoys me sometimes. Oh and my device is completely bone stock unrooted ICS.
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The only one I'm aware of is on the play store but it doesn't work if you updated to ICS.
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oh really? what modified file could this be? I have the same "known issue" when my device boots up and i see this light bleed just above the capacitive "soft" keys.. = / annoys me sometimes. Oh and my device is completely bone stock unrooted ICS.
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there is a modified init.post_boot.sh file that gets pushed to /etc folder that was created for GB but also works for ICS. I guess since I'm just sitting doing nothing I can use google for you and find it.
Edit: worked like a charm as always... let me show you http://bit.ly/O73M15 Google is your friend Idk if it will work if you are not rooted... but if you know adb commands, u may be able to adb push file to /etc folder amd change permissions to rw, r, r.... idk because I'm always rooted
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My amaze stops vibrating about once a week. However, because I have no other problems and the phone seems to run better than other people's amaze ill live with it. It's easy to get the vibrator unstuck, just drop the phone on a padded ground from about a foot up (my phone has a tpu case).
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AFAIR, vibrator is in the battery.
Pull it out, drop or shake (battery only), put it back.
You'll break you phone eventually, if you keep dropping it...
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AFAIR, vibrator is in the battery.
Pull it out, drop or shake (battery only), put it back.
You'll break you phone eventually, if you keep dropping it...
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Lmao are you joking about the vibration feedback mechanism being in the battery? I hope so, cause if you remove your back plate you can see its exact location.
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