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First off, I just want to say thanks for anyone who might be able to be of some assistance. I've tried searching google and the forums but haven't had any luck. If I've missed something, please feel free to hit me upside the head with the spoon.
I've recently been having problems with my Tilt regarding charging/battery issues. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2220715&postcount=37
Here's a quick rundown of my history...
- Can use Active Sync just fine
- When trying to charge, it says charging but won't charge
- No visible damage to the mini usb plug (at least to me)
- Had accident where the usb cable was pulled out from Tilt
Now...
I recently bought a charger that will just charge the battery separately from the phone until I can get it repaired. It's working fine so far except one issue. Whenever I try to power off the device (hold the power button till prompted to turn off), it'll power off then it'll power itself back on after 3 seconds. I did a hard reset to see if that would fix anything but it didn't. The only way to keep the phone off is to take out the battery. But once I put the battery back in, it'll power on by itself. The power button doesn't seem to be sticking or anything but I guess anything is possible. If anyone has any ideas I would appreciate it very much!!!
(I'm currently running the stock AT&T Rom without any programs installed. Also, I've never had any other Rom flashed on it.)
dieneverknowing said:
First off, I just want to say thanks for anyone who might be able to be of some assistance. I've tried searching google and the forums but haven't had any luck. If I've missed something, please feel free to hit me upside the head with the spoon.
I've recently been having problems with my Tilt regarding charging/battery issues. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2220715&postcount=37
Here's a quick rundown of my history...
- Can use Active Sync just fine
- When trying to charge, it says charging but won't charge
- No visible damage to the mini usb plug (at least to me)
- Had accident where the usb cable was pulled out from Tilt
Now...
I recently bought a charger that will just charge the battery separately from the phone until I can get it repaired. It's working fine so far except one issue. Whenever I try to power off the device (hold the power button till prompted to turn off), it'll power off then it'll power itself back on after 3 seconds. I did a hard reset to see if that would fix anything but it didn't. The only way to keep the phone off is to take out the battery. But once I put the battery back in, it'll power on by itself. The power button doesn't seem to be sticking or anything but I guess anything is possible. If anyone has any ideas I would appreciate it very much!!!
(I'm currently running the stock AT&T Rom without any programs installed. Also, I've never had any other Rom flashed on it.)
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There is an option somewhere in power settings that enables/disables the Tilt from charging when connected to a PC. This may be the cause of the first issue.
However, the fact that it won't stay powered off...I have never heard of that before it sounds like a hardware issue. If your Tilt is still covered under warranty I would get it replaced.
bengalih said:
There is an option somewhere in power settings that enables/disables the Tilt from charging when connected to a PC. This may be the cause of the first issue.
However, the fact that it won't stay powered off...I have never heard of that before it sounds like a hardware issue. If your Tilt is still covered under warranty I would get it replaced.
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Thanks for the reply! I tried adjusting that setting along with any other settings I could find regarding power but all without any luck.
I'm pretty sure it's a hardware issue as well, but I guess what I'm really wondering is if any one can make a semi-educated guess as to whether this could be involved with my mini usb plug issue or if the motherboard is just screwed
I'd love to send it in for a replacement but of course my warranty expired 5 days before the problems started
dieneverknowing said:
Thanks for the reply! I tried adjusting that setting along with any other settings I could find regarding power but all without any luck.
I'm pretty sure it's a hardware issue as well, but I guess what I'm really wondering is if any one can make a semi-educated guess as to whether this could be involved with my mini usb plug issue or if the motherboard is just screwed
I'd love to send it in for a replacement but of course my warranty expired 5 days before the problems started
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I'm not a hardware guru with HTC, although I have alot of experience troubleshooting PCs and Servers. I would say that it is unlikely that the USB port is what is causing the device to keep turning on.
In any event, are you qualified or ready to try an replace either one yourself (usb port or motherboard)?
There are 3rd party services that will fix the device...but they aren't cheap...it can cost $1-200 bucks or maybe more.
Are you running the Stock ROM/Radio/SPL? Or did you flash anything new?
You may want to revert everything back to defaults and see if the problem persists.
bengalih said:
I'm not a hardware guru with HTC, although I have alot of experience troubleshooting PCs and Servers. I would say that it is unlikely that the USB port is what is causing the device to keep turning on.
In any event, are you qualified or ready to try an replace either one yourself (usb port or motherboard)?
There are 3rd party services that will fix the device...but they aren't cheap...it can cost $1-200 bucks or maybe more.
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I'm handy with computer hardware and everything but not really with small electronics. I was willing to send it to a repair shop to have the usb plug replaced in hopes of fixing my charging problems but now I'm not sure if it'll be worth it if there's a bigger/more expensive problem.
bengalih said:
Are you running the Stock ROM/Radio/SPL? Or did you flash anything new?
You may want to revert everything back to defaults and see if the problem persists.
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I'm currently and always have been on the Stock Rom. I bought the phone as a refurb so who knows if someone here had it before me and flashed a bunch of roms . But since I've had it I've kept it running the stock AT&T rom. I also did a hard reset after I noticed the problem but it help anything.
dieneverknowing said:
I'm handy with computer hardware and everything but not really with small electronics. I was willing to send it to a repair shop to have the usb plug replaced in hopes of fixing my charging problems but now I'm not sure if it'll be worth it if there's a bigger/more expensive problem.
I'm currently and always have been on the Stock Rom. I bought the phone as a refurb so who knows if someone here had it before me and flashed a bunch of roms . But since I've had it I've kept it running the stock AT&T rom. I also did a hard reset after I noticed the problem but it help anything.
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Hmm..yeah...refurb doesn't sit well with me.
At least the problem isn't a crippling one...since you can charge it with a stand-alone charger. As far as not staying off....that's kind of annoying, but I don't generally turn my Tilt completely off. You can always just put all the power saving stuff on to cut down on battery.
So, it seems like something you may have to live with, or pay for repairs. Hopefully someone can offer a better miracle cure than those suggestions...
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Hmm..yeah...refurb doesn't sit well with me.
At least the problem isn't a crippling one...since you can charge it with a stand-alone charger. As far as not staying off....that's kind of annoying, but I don't generally turn my Tilt completely off. You can always just put all the power saving stuff on to cut down on battery.
So, it seems like something you may have to live with, or pay for repairs. Hopefully someone can offer a better miracle cure than those suggestions...
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I was a little weary of buying a refurb at first, but it was actually in great condition and worked just fine until when I accidentally kicked the cable out of it. But thanks for the suggestions. And you're right, it's still very usable, just a bit more of a hassle right now. Hopefully someone out there has something for me.
Exact same problem as dieneverknowing. I am going to try some new batteries and see what happens.
- When trying to charge, it says charging but does not charge
- bought a charger that will just charge the battery separately - working fine so far except one issue.
- whenever I try to power off the device (hold the power button till prompted to turn off), it'll power off then it'll power itself back on after 3 seconds. I did a hard reset to see if that would fix anything but it didn't. The only way to keep the phone off is to take out the battery. But once I put the battery back in, it'll power on by itself.
im having the same issue on my old tilt. i took it apart. and still no luck . no visible damage, gonna clean everything and put it back together.
was this problem ever solved. sorry for bumping an old thread. But this is my same issue.
Hey don't worry about bumping an old thread. I meant to do the same when I got my phone fixed.
Turns out it was the sync connector that had damage. I sent it to PPC Techs for this service and it made it like new. I never tried to take it apart, but I could only assume that at some point in time, one of the pins in the connector became separated from the motherboard.
thats what it looks like to me. i have it narrowed down to the board with the usb connector. but not sure yet. How much was that service. i would replace it my self if i can find that part at frys today.
Service was $80, and then you had to pay shipping both ways. I had looked into replacing it myself, but my small electronic skills aren't good enough for me to risk it on a pricy phone. I remember seeing the connector part somewhere online for $40 I believe, but I can't remember where though.
But PPC Techs had it repaired in less then 24 hrs after receiving it. And they did a great job. It feels more solid then when I had originally bought the phone.
I have done a reasonable amount of searching on this and have not found anything specific to my problem so figured I should post a question.
I have an issue with my Dimaond when it gets hot generally either using Wifi or Phone Data connection that the screen goes out. Basically everything goes to the left side of the phone so if you hit the Task Icon in the top right corner you get the Start Menu. Phone is basically useless at this point and you have to wait for it to cool down. Has happened since day one and is generally worse when using it when charging. I was watching Utube on it the other night 5min video while on AC charge and it went out. I am running Dutty 2.5 Rom and 25.07 radio have tryed 25.08 and 25.05 no difference was happening when the phone had orginal HTC ROM as well. Also will happen on a long call if the screen is on.
Basically feel issue is hardware related and maybe faulty screen still under warrenty so wanted to know peoples opinion on weather I should send back. Problem is will take a couple of weeks and I don't really wnat to wait that long if I can help it. Also assume it would be best to flash standard ROM back, should I do anything with HARDSPL eg should this be changed back as well if I send it back.
And before anyone says it I have tryed searching this topic and have found lots about HOT dimaonds but nothing related to screen going out at the same time :-(
Thanks
I had this issue in my JasJam (Hermes) whre the screen would simply go white after a while of use and I would have to leave it for a while for it to work again.
Unfortunately it sa hardware issue and you should claim a warranty repair on it
I can't see how this could be a software problem so I figured it must be the screen eg hardware related. Would be nice to know if anyone has had the same issue with a dimaond... Seems we may be spending some time apart, just hope it doesn't take long to fix..
I've had the same issue
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=428976
My first device had been replaced recently (i.e. today) by my network provider (o2) and the new device seems to work without any problems now even if it's "hot".
(i.e. default screen adjustment + creating heat by activating the phone, wlan, bt + recharging it)
I sent an email to HTC regarding the fault and they said it would have to go back for a warrenty repair. I brought it through a resellar so has to go back to HK from NZ so will be away three weeks uurggghhh... Just seems odd I don't have any physical damage on the screen but hte problem has been around since day one as I remember having the problem the first day I got it. Juyst seems to be getting worse and is easily reproduced by usiung utube over wifi gets hot and it is all over. Just wondering if I should put an offical ROM from HTC back on the device before I send it back as I currenty am running Dutty ROM, what do you think....
i put the original rom back on and they still found out the the rom had been flashed, and would not repair on warranty
yep, i also asked about this problem
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=438733
there are some youtube video's of how the phone behaves
my phone seems to do it less frequently since stopping using panosha's rom
im using alpha zero 7 at the moment..
i've also noticed that it isnt necessarily a heat issue, my phone does it completely at random
yesterday i found though, that when the phone did the alignment issue, i gave it a good shake.. and hey.. its all aligned again?!
maybe it was just a fluke, it hasnt freaked out since..
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Hey,
I also have the same screen problem, but my Alignment goes to right.
If I press on the left side, a press on the right side is recognized.
Good to know that Im not the only one with this problem.
greets doena
I got my phone back a week ago replaced the screen has been away for over two months, complete disaster, anyway all sorted now and I have not had the problem since....
I had this exact same issue (out of the box).
It was a hardware fault and I exchanged it for another one.
Haven't had any problems since.
Minus-1 said:
I had this exact same issue (out of the box).
It was a hardware fault and I exchanged it for another one.
Haven't had any problems since.
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Hardware's fault ? Most likely not. I will give u an example of why I think it was software related. My device ran hot as well but I simply switched roms and now it's the complete opposite. Your most recent device most likely come with a different Rom in the phone.
Hi to all.
My brother has a Diamond that has a problem with the internal speaker.
When answering a call, he doesnt listen to the caller.
The only way to sisten is to push the hands free swich, and then ramdomly, the external speaker is activating (the hads free), but... sometimes, the normal speaker start working like it has to be in a normal call.
I could think about a malfunction, but then, why is the normal speaker working sometimes, when he push the hands free button in the dialer screen?
I made a hard reset and nothing changed. So I changed the rom, but with no results.
I will apreciate any help
i had this last week 2 days in a row at the same point of the day.
in my case it was a WM bug that when i remove my headset in standby it sometimes keeps thinking that its still in... maybe you got this same thing?
..not in my case
Same problem here for motnhs
Hi eddyther,
I have the same problem for months now, I really tried to fix it changing roms and radios but no success at all, asked it several times in the diamond forums but nobody seems to be able to give an answer. Each time when receiving a call i can only hear the other person when pushing on the speaker (hands free) mode button. Even when I call someone I do not hear the phone sound of ringing, the phone only vibrates when connecting a call and then i have to push on the speaker mode to be able to hear the other person, very unnhandy and of course very very uncomfortable as everyone hears you. I have to say that it worked only time and it was with Cloudyfa_6.5.02 beta rom, but only once beacsue after a reinsallation it stopped working again. I´m sdesperate because everything on the diamond works perfectly except for this huge problem. I just hope that if you hear something you let me know through this thread, and will do it also, so we are at least 2/ or 3.
In a spanish forum, a lot of people described the same problem and they fixed it with the radio 1.08.25.20
My brother will try it today. I will let you know about the results.
In the meantime if you want to try, here is the link:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=R51L83FB
It doesn't work !
Nothing, oh god what can be wrong looking everywhere for a solution, theres must be something out there .... we´ll keep in tocuh ok
ok, so let's continue searching...
Eddyther, got a reply on a question I had asked on this issue and they say it can be because of having installed ones an incompatible rom, they advice to go back and splash the original rom once again, I will have to search and download the original spl and rom of vodafone , will let you know tomorrow if anything changed ok, perhaps we can get a reslt out of this or anywhere soon, because iñ really desperate.
I will try changing the mic. I found it for about 4 euros, and I have de service manual, for dissasembling.
I will let you know about the results.
About the rom , I changed it twice. I don't think the problem is there
ok let me know if it works ok, in that case please let me know where you got the mic and the manual so i can give it a try myself too !
thanks mate !
Guys, any luck? I'm having the same problem, as you can see:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=496058
Yesssss!!!
Yesterday I got the speaker, dismanteled the Diamond, changed the speaker, rebuilded the Diamond....and no image on the screen!!!
Opened the Diamond again, pressed the 2 connectors that are connecting the 2 main boards...., close it again...
And the speaker (and also the screen) work like a charm.
In total, 3 hours (i went very carefully), 7 euros (around 9 $), and a lot of patience !!!
So this is what I did (no pictures, sorry..but follow the service manual, that has pictures!!!))
1) got the speaker here (spanish site, but look for yours):
http://www.ssmoviles.com/altavoz-delantero-para-htc-diamond.html
It is "almost" the same speaker (but instead of 2 contacts for + and - he has 2 with a "V" form, that look like 4 contacts: anyway it feets perfectly)
2) Got the service manual, that has a "step by step" to desmantle the Diamond (with pictures) here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?jnh4f2ndyzz
(this is an alternative site, I don't remember were I find mine. If it is not ok, let me know and I will look for it)
3) normal small "star" screwdriver, plastic knife (like the ones used in the birthdays), for making pression on the main board, and small tongs
4) Followed the step by step dissassembling procedure of the manual (point 2.2)
5) Avoided the antenna cover dissassembling (no need for our purposes)
6) Arrived until page 25, disconecting the GPS coaxial cable, skiping the rest of the procedure.
7) continuig from page 26 (2nd step:"loose the power button cable...") until the 3d step (loose the volume button cable), and stoping there.
Now you can take a part the upper side, the one were the photo camera is. No need to take it out totally, only until you see (under it) the speaker, that is soft glue, and can easily be pulled out and replaced by the new one (no conections needed:it has only to be placed the same way, with the conectors facing the contacts), and assemblig everything back.
The only 2 special points to follow are:
a) being dissassemblig, and taking parts and screws out, put them in order on a paper and write their place on the board in order to avoid mistakes in the assemblig)
b) when you assemble the two parts of the board, that have 2 male and 2 female conectors, take care to gently but firmly press one board to the other in order to connect both of them (the first time I didn't press enought and the screen didn't work: I had to dissassemble the Diamond again).
At the beggining, it seems complicated, but beleave me, be calm, take your time, disconnect every connector with love, and it will be OK
c) last thing: don't look for the picture of the speaker in the service manual: it doesn't appear, but it is under the photo camera, belive me.
Good luck !!!!
Thanks, eddyther. I conclude, that is a hardware-problem since it works for you.
I think I will get my retailer to fix it instead trying to fix it myself.
You are right. I also thaught it was a soft/rom problem, but it is a harware one.
If you have guarranty, send it to repair.
It is not my case, so I decided to make a try...
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Hi Eddyther, I changed mine back to original Vodafone Rom and I have send my Diamond back, hopefully they will repair it and will not see that I flashed many tims to other roms. Anyway if they won´t repair, i will give your method a try for sure !
Thanks
Good luck !!
Brinkmen said:
Hi Eddyther, I changed mine back to original Vodafone Rom and I have send my Diamond back, hopefully they will repair it and will not see that I flashed many tims to other roms. Anyway if they won´t repair, i will give your method a try for sure !
Thanks
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This problem came out of nowhere. I have been using the same ROM for several months (version: 3.29.707.0 WWE) and have not installed anything new to the phone. If I slide the phone shut, it loses it's signal (in an area where I have plenty of bars). When I open the comm manager, turn off the phone service, then turn it back on I get the message saying that my SIM card is missing. When I slide the phone open and repeat the process of opening the Comm Manager and turning off the phone service then back on, everything is fine. Does anyone know if this is a hardware or software problem. I am going to re-flash shortly and see if that changes anything.
EDIT: I have just flashed to NGY Professional v1.2 - M2D Fix. Everything works fine when the device is slid open. As soon as I close the phone, it tells me to insert a SIM card. While the phone is open, I started the SIM manager program, it listed all numbers saved to my card. I then slid the phone closed. It kept the numbers displayed until I exited the program. HELP PLEASE!!!!
Kid gloves / TLC
Orflin, I have had similar trouble with my Tilt, but yours seems a bit more well behaved. In my case, the problem was physical. Your problem seems too perfect to not be software or firmware related. At any rate, perhaps my take will help:
Shortly after receiving my Tilt, my device began to intermittently lose power (resulting in a soft reset) or lose signal upon opening the device. I took it to a retail location and a representative was able to reproduce the issue. She then opened the device VERY slowly while pressing firmly on the action. This steady transition allowed the device to function with nary a hiccup until my replacement unit arrived that did not exhibit this annoying behavior.
I recently re-lived this when I decided to purchase an oversized battery with a custom backplate to replace my scorching hot, aging standard battery. Outside warranty, I needed a solution. I discovered that my new battery was ever-so-slightly slimmer in the dimension that forces terminal contact. I used cardstock to increase contact with the springy posts and cleaned the posts. The device now no longer soft resets, loses signal, or corrupts the display on opening. It seems that the jolt of opening the device can exceed the rate of compliance of the springy posts when extended and that this can lead to unpredictable behavior.
Since your device fails when closed instead of open I suggest the following:
1) Clean the battery terminals and the spring posts
2) Pad the compartment on the side opposing the springy posts to increase the force on the posts
3) Clean the underside of the display panel and the remainder of the sliding area
4) Clean the SIM contacts
5) Check and double check the action of the SIM panel (as well as verify power-loss on opening)
6) Retard the sliding action to the best of your ability
7) Power-on the device in the opposite user interface orientation (while open/while closed)
8) Reproduce the issue under unusual gross orientation (use the device upside-down, screen face down)
9) Use the device in a low humidity environment after desiccation
Wish you the best!
Bad electrical contact either on the SIM connector itself (remove SIM, clean and reinsert), or maybe more likely the connections inside the phone between the screen assembly and main body, the connector might have moved a bit.
same problem
I too have this problem recently. I have tried hard resetting the phone, getting a new sim. I will try all of these including flashing a new rom and report back. If anyone has any other ideas PLEASE help.
my symptoms for the doctors of the Kaiser World:
When my phone is slid open and I reset or turn it on phone works as normal and can make calls, receive messages, ect. When I make a call "open" then close the phone or close the phone then make a call it stays on full service until I press call. I get the error message "operation failed" and then "the SIM card is missing" until I slide it open and reset the phone in wireless manager, where it acts normal again with full service.
EDIT: Flashed ROM no difference, same problems
Took apart my whole phone looking for a culprit and to my surprise have found none. The ribbon cable for the sim card (my best guess) seemed to be in very good condition... I am now OFFICIALLY stumped.
Actually, it really sounds to me that this IS a problem with the ribbon.. My sons tilt stated its problems with the same way (except his would only work while it was open). All it takes is one of the copper wires inside the ribbon to break (even just on the inside). If it only works in one position or the other, it woudl be because the 2 end peices get contact then... the ribbon could ahve gotten caught or pinched or something, and that would do this.... Just my opnion...
Even i started facing the same problem. the phone would loose network connectivity and would take few minutes to catch it back. sometimes it would give me SIM CARD missing error. i had to restart the phone to make the SIM CARD detect, but most of the times it would not detect. on slide opening the screen the SIM CARD would get detected 1 out of 50 times. later i gave the phone for HTC authorized service center over there the technician narrowed down the problem to a damaged flex cable which connects the SIM CARD module to the motherboard. will be getting my TILT back from service tomorrow. . will get back tomorrow with the results...
I have this problem too ... but not just when shut.
It's permanent now.
hey guys.... i had the same problem too... after a couple minutes use the sim would " not be detected.." all i did was took a little sticky note and folded it a couple time to make it the size of the sim card.. then i ripped half of it off... then i opened the sim hatch and slid the paper in between the sim and the little silver bracket that holds the sim in...
it seemed to have put more pressure don on the sim so the contacts touch better i suppose... i did this a month ago and have not had a single little problem since.. might be an easy fix for some of you.. .. hope i heled : )
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mukhunthan did you have an update? I am wondering if I should buy a SIM card socket (found it for 50 bucks) or a broken parts tilt off ebay so I also have backup parts but could run into the same problem... Also, if it is not the SIM socket then I would be out 50 bucks. Does anyone have any opinions?
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hey guys.... i had the same problem too... after a couple minutes use the sim would " not be detected.." all i did was took a little sticky note and folded it a couple time to make it the size of the sim card.. then i ripped half of it off... then i opened the sim hatch and slid the paper in between the sim and the little silver bracket that holds the sim in...
it seemed to have put more pressure don on the sim so the contacts touch better i suppose... i did this a month ago and have not had a single little problem since.. might be an easy fix for some of you.. .. hope i heled : )
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same fix worked for me
update:
bought a brand new SIM card socket and replaced. Turned on the phone, and while it seemed promising, the same thing happened. I have officially given up and want to through the phone across the room (lol) Have tried everything now from the paper to cleaning contacts, a new socket, new SIM, checking connections, ect. I guess I will be calling this one problem a failure. Now I have just purchased a used one off Ebay so I can have the busted one for spare parts (LCD, speaker, styli', batteries, housing, ect).
Thank you all for your input
hi....here is the update.. Got my phone back from the service center with a replaced SIM CARD Flex. It is working now perfectly.
I have the same exact problem like everyone else. The sim just shuts down when I slide it shut.
I was able to get a cheap replacement Tilt via CL, but my new replacement has horrible reception compared to my old one.
I checked around on the site, and now it looks like I will have to flash my radio to get a better reception.
If anyone has any tips for a first timer, please PM me.
Thanks!
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I have the same exact problem like everyone else. The sim just shuts down when I slide it shut.
I was able to get a cheap replacement Tilt via CL, but my new replacement has horrible reception compared to my old one.
I checked around on the site, and now it looks like I will have to flash my radio to get a better reception.
If anyone has any tips for a first timer, please PM me.
Thanks!
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Try upgrading the radio . U may use 1.70.09.01 radio. As far my experience it provides decent signal and also better battery life.
Try upgrading the radio . U may use 1.70.09.01 radio. As far my experience it provides decent signal and also better battery life. After upgrading the flex my phone started acting weird, call would get connected and on audio on ear piece. later upgrading the radio solved the issue.....
Same here
I have the same issue with my tilt.
I have disassembled it and found out that the main flex cable is damaged.
I have bought one at ebay and currently waiting for delivery.
People, as the sim card socket and it's flex are not moving parts, there's no chance it being damaged. The problem is in the main flex cable that connects the mobo and LCD unit.
My damaged flex shows about 5 lines that are damaged, they are cut off.
PS with this problem the microSD slot is also unavailable.
The phone lits up upon inserting the SD but it wont show up in storage.
I wish U luck.
But be sure that I'm right
I'm having the same problem as well... I'm going to try the sticky note procedure and really hope it works. I can't afford to spend $50 on a used phone :'(
has anyone come up with something new? ive just had the same problem, and here in mexico i dont think there are any htc centers...so im pretty much depending on u guys! pleeeeeeeeease lol
have any of you tried a new sim in it as i have found that the sim warp slightly with heat from the phone. I had this problem a while back and simply slightly bent the sim flat again and pushed the two metal runners down slightly to make better contact. Worked for me
i have had no problems before, i flashed a couple roms in it before, but in the end, i kept very lightly modded rom very close to OEM rom for the tilt that i got from here. all was well for months and months.. until now.
i noticed that the phone will lose signal. and not detect a sim card anymore. at first i thought it was sim. so i tried it on my other tilt (i have 2) and i determined that its the phone.
if i restart it, it works for about 1 min or less if im lucky.. then i have to to go comm. manager, turn off phone signal, and turn it back on, usually, that does the trick. but now, that wont even work anymore.
the only way to get the sim recognized again is if i slide the phone out, go to comm. manager, turn off phone and turn back on, and LEAVE the phone slided out. once i slide the phone back in, it will not detect the sim. ive tried diff. spl, different roms, and searched before i came back here.
ive had it for over a year, have broken the screen and messed up keyboard by closing hood of my car on it,
but ive fixed it. and that was long ago. maybe this new problem is because of this. if someone had similar problems, let me know what you did. or if anyone can point me into the next direction. i guess ill have to crack it open again.
I had a similiar issue where my phone would turn on ok, then lose signal and then get the no sim card error (dialer screen). What I ended up doing was taking a piece of tape and put it on the back of the sim card then slid it into the holder and locked it. (It was a thick metal tape, if you use scotch tape I recommend using a few pieces). Once I did that I havent had another problem with it. Its a pain to get the sim out of the phone because it ruins the tape but I would rather deal with that than not have my phone work correctly.
Let me know if that works for ya.
Jim
i see. so it seems that your problem was that the sim shifted out of place sometimes... i will try that. hope it works. its so odd that my sim card dissapears when i close my tilt
I just recently had a similar problem and I finally figured out it was a bad contact with the SIM card. you can either use the tape trick, or if you have a steady hand, take a thin object (such as a paper clip or glasses screwdriver) and very gently lift the contacts up underneath of where the sim card goes. they may have been pushed down due to abnormal pressure exerted on the back of your phone, I think that's what happened to mine.
thanks for your help. the sim contact issue was the first thing i suspected, AND tried. i used a needle. i raised the level of each of the 8 contacts making sure the sim will make contact with each pin. but the problem remains.
i will try this again. to double check. i will respond with the results
i tried pushing the pins up a little bit again, i still have the same problem
*but now i have an update, it seems that the sim card stops being detected right before i actually fully slide the phone back in. for examplle, before the slide-in tone is played, and before the screen tilts back.
i already took it apart for a look inside, everything seems fine. and i dnt really know wht to look for.
Hi,
was reading about ur issue, just tought on jumping into the wagon, I suspect it might be the flex cable that connects the sim to the motherboard, if there is such cable, i haven't opened my kaiser yet but my Pioneer car radio has this flex cable issue when the drive is closed the screen turns on and the whole radio but as soon as you press eject (the face will scroll and unveil the cd slot) the radio actually turns off and i have to move the face back to its original position in order to work. At the end I took the flex cable out and 1/4 of it was teared, in the end I had to order a new part
thanks so much for your help. i guess there is nothing left to do but to take it all apart. somewhat blindly. at least i know what to look for. bad cables, contacts... im clueless as to whether it can be a bad grounding issue? or a short. i dnt know. i guess i may be the first one to experience a problem like this on a tilt.
so i will do my best to get this problem resolved. and maybe include some pictures if it is intereting enough
my tilt totally stopped recognizing the sim.. it first happened when i dropped it and had to keep it open to keep contact.. then i was sitting with it open and tilted up, it fell and closed somehow and now the sim isnt there at all... i guess something is disconnected or whatever, im afraid to take it apart, but its either that or a paper weight.
New Sim
I had a similar problem. My sim card would disappear on occasion then one day I woke up and no phone. Just an annoying sim card not installed message. Checked the phone by putting in a known working sim card and it was fine. Called ATT for a new sim card and now my phone is working. Try a new SIM CARD.
For the original poster -- that fact that it works when the keyboard is in one position but not the other indicates that it is likely a bad flex cable.
Agreed
Its most likely the cable. I used a new SIM, the extra pressure trick, cleaned contact, etc on mine yesterday, but the problem remained.
I got a used Tilt from Craigsliist , reusing the SIM and case, and it works great.
i wonder if anyone has bought this item before and if it works? upon research, i think our problem comes from the sim card flex and ribbon:
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-TyTN-II-P45...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories?hash=item2a05bd88c4
It definitely comes form that ...but the repair cost is more than the replacement cost..so why bother with repairing it?
Hey, I'm having the same problem, my phone just out of the blue after a year of use says no sim card. My card is fine in other phones, and no cards work in my phone. I tried the pressure thing and cleaning the pins, but no good. My next option will be a hard reset/ wipe the phone and see if that clears the problem. I'm not optimistic after reading the thread. Did any one have luck with one of those Kaiser Flex Sim Card Slot Repair Parts that loller90278 mentioned? If so, I would rather spend $16 to fix a phone that has worked well up till now, rather than spend $100 on an unknown used phone. Still I don't want to bother if it's not going to work.
Thanks
well well...i'm going to have to join this "club" of affected kaiser users
my kaiser just started misbehaving last night. i bought it brand new exactly 1 year and 11 months ago
i took good care of it, barely ever tilted the screen during my almost 2 years of use. the current behavior is that when the keyboard is closed, the sim is hardly ever detected (1 out of 10 times perhaps). when the keyboard is opened, the sim is fairly regularly detected (9 out of 10 times perhaps).
i am not going to bother with investigating the possibility of a software problem because of my observations. given all the threads i've read about this issue, i am convinced my sim flex cable is either loose and/or broken.
anyway, it seems the kaiser's flex cable is just not built to last much longer than 2 years. if i can have it repaired for up to around $50, i'll go for it...if not, HD2 here i come!
ASCIIker said:
well well...i'm going to have to join this "club" of affected kaiser users
my kaiser just started misbehaving last night. i bought it brand new exactly 1 year and 11 months ago
i took good care of it, barely ever tilted the screen during my almost 2 years of use. the current behavior is that when the keyboard is closed, the sim is hardly ever detected (1 out of 10 times perhaps). when the keyboard is opened, the sim is fairly regularly detected (9 out of 10 times perhaps).
i am not going to bother with investigating the possibility of a software problem because of my observations. given all the threads i've read about this issue, i am convinced my sim flex cable is either loose and/or broken.
anyway, it seems the kaiser's flex cable is just not built to last much longer than 2 years. if i can have it repaired for up to around $50, i'll go for it...if not, HD2 here i come!
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just wanted to follow up on my own post above.
i just got my kaiser back. its been repaired
the dude cannibalized the main flex cable and sim assembly from a tilt and transplanted it into my tytn2. BUT! there has been an interesting side effect...because the tilt does not have a front cam, my guess is that its flex cable is unable to carry the signal of the front cam in the tytn2. so now my front cam is no longer detected. the camera app shows no icon to switch to another camera. the icon is blank!
i figured i could either have a kaiser with sim problems or a working kaiser with no front cam. i chose to keep the flex cable from the tilt because there is no 3G in my region and i hardly ever used the front camera otherwise.
long story short, my kaiser is back in business!
Similar problem !!!
Hello mate, .,. the problem in you case is the connecting ribbon between the keyboard that holds the sim card beneath it and the screen. I recommend u to replace the ribbon that connects. Its around 40 USD and that should do the trick.
Cheers !!!!!