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my phone is lighting up by itself... why?

my phone seems to just pick up random reception while sitting idle on my desk. the phone screen just lights up for no reason and the signal tweaks my computer speakers and makes them make a weird crackling noise. does anyone know how i can remedy this on my AT&T Tilt? help please because it's annoying. it keeps looking like i'm getting a call so i look and then there's nothing. so on a few occasions when my ringer is off and my phone lights up i've ignored calls because this is just irritating. PLEASE HELP! thanks in advance...

The buzzing in the speakers is common to all GSM phones. Some do it more than others (my friends without smartphones seem to be surprised by the sound). I've gotten used to the sound and gotten to the point that I can tell the difference between stray sounds and when a call is coming in.
I'm not sure if I understood your post correctly, but if the screen and keyboard are lighting up at random times - not just when a call is coming in or there's an alarm or you turn it on - then you have something odd going on.

Are you using Xpress Mail? It wakes up the phone when there is an incoming push message. If you turn off push, it doesn't do this.

my phone is lighting up by itself... why?
maybe it fancies a smoke?
lol couldnt resist...
right are you sure any of the email accounts arent set to automatic polling for say every 2 hours, 1 day etc?

^^^^ haha very funny lol well anyways, i don't have push set up nor do i have any alarms set up. i really don't know what the hell is going on. sometimes it even messes with my computer speakers as if there is a call or text coming in... i don't know what in the hell is going on. it was doing that originally then it stopped after installing a bunch of programs on the phone. then i did some spring cleaning and got rid of things i wasn't using and then this crap started up again... maybe it's aliens lol

^^lol aliens picking up reception on your phone!
but seriously.... my hermes was doing that too a couple days ago, but i havent seen it do it ever since.
i dont even have xpress mail set up, nor do i have it installed. the only thing i can think of is i have a reminder on my calender that shows up on the today screen.... but i doubt that's the problem
anybody figure it out? for future annoyances, tho im glad i havent seen it do that anymore

I think it may be possesed, may need to call in an exorcist

I'm experience that too..I'm suspecting that someonne try to discover bluetooth device in range and this wake-up my device...

Two things I would check
1
Are there any apps running before and;or after the wake-up, in particular Active Sync.
2.
Are you in a band swapping area. If so try (temporarily at least) setting to GSM only.
Also, ensure any apps that use a data connection are not set to poll automatically. eg weather, news etc etc
Mike

[Q] Interesting problem with Captivate

First time poster, all, so be please be gentle!
I've got a problem that I've not seen anyone else ask about or reference. For some time now, my Captivate has not been ringing when I receive a regular phone call. However, it does: play media files with sounds as normal; play notification sounds; play game sounds; alarm sounds when the alarm goes off. In fact, the only sound-type application it has any problem with is ringing on an incoming call.
I'm not a complete noob, so please assume that I've checked all the usual suspects (silent mode, vibrate mode, using stock ringtone vs. custom, physical volume up/down buttons, rebooting, etc.) However, if you know of a more esoteric setting that could be missed, I'm dying to hear about it.
I'm running Cognition 2.3b1 or 2.3b2 at the moment, but I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that this problem began before upgrading, although I've been using Cognition before the Froyo update; I really don't think it's an issue with Cog, especially as I haven't seen anyone complain of the same symptom.
Is there perhaps some system level directive along the lines of incoming_call_ring=NEVER that I've somehow, someway triggered and just don't know how to undo?
Anyway, thanks in advance for any help! I enjoy these forums and the sense of community, even though I generally just lurk

If it really has been going on since before you flashed I think you know the answer to your question
Sorry to hear that.
Have you tried master clear? If it persists then flash to stock.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App

I haven't tried master clear yet, good suggestion. By this weekend I should probably be at just the right ratio of desperation vs time to give that a try. I'll post back here after.

Not just me!
It would seem that this is affecting a small number of Captivate owners. The solution was suprisingly simple and effective: push in the 'speaker' with your thumb. Guess the speaker isn't locked in as tightly as it should be, or is prone to short-circuiting. Haven't had any more problems since pushing it in, go figure!
Anyway, see this thread for more details:
hxxp://forums.wireless.att.com/t5/Samsung/Samsung-Captivate-Sound-not-working-over-loud-speaker/td-p/1996034

[Q] HS U350 Headset

Running Pongster's HyperDroid GBXv5.0 in NAND.
Bought myself a HS U350 headset cable. Making calls is fine, but the lock screen (off) button doubles as hang-up. If I try to shut off the screen to put it my pocket, I actually just hang-up. I'm sure this is a total noob question, but I can't for the life of me work out a way around it.

Maybe not such a noob question ... or the wrong forum perhaps?
Having used the hands free for a bit longer, I now notice that if I answer a call, the screen switches off, but if I make a call it doesn't. Am also getting the same problem when using the integrated Bluetooth system in my car.
My current work around is using the Cleaner app to simply shows a blank wallpaper. Not great for batter life though Can't seem to find a app/widget to switch off the sceen
Could someone else using an HD2 Android confirm if they do or do not not experience the same behaviour please? I'm wondering if it's a ROM or install issue. Cheers!
---Edit---
Ha ha, knew as soon as I posted this I'd find something to help. In my settings, under interface, notification - widget buttons, there is an option sleep. At least this gives me a decent manual work around

[Q] Random Vibrate, No Notification

Okay folks, I wonder if anyone out there can help... My One is randomly vibrating once, with no notification, and I can't figure out why.
Other threads point to similar issues but not the same problem I have. I've been troubleshooting a lot, but can't narrow it down much. What I know so far:
Appears random. Not a particular time, battery level etc
No notifications appear in the bar. It can happen even when I'm looking at the phone and there is no visual indicator.
I have a Pebble watch, so most notifications can and do come through to the watch - no notifications on it when the vibrate happens.
It also doesn't seem to be any kind of dropped Bluetooth connection with my Pebble, as the Pebble doesn't notify of a lost connection like it normally would.
I have also read threads for other HTC phones where it pointed to nfc being switched on. While I do usually leave NFC on, the vibrate still happens even when I disabled NFC
.
I was holding off until Vodafone decide to release the Sense 6 update, but I'm not holding my breath there...
Is there anything that I could investigate? I was trying to avoid rooting or modding the phone for as long possible, but would be prepared to do it. However, I don't really fancy going down that road if the problem will still be there.
Suggestions appreciated!

paulgildea said:
Okay folks, I wonder if anyone out there can help... My One is randomly vibrating once, with no notification, and I can't figure out why.
Other threads point to similar issues but not the same problem I have. I've been troubleshooting a lot, but can't narrow it down much. What I know so far:
Appears random. Not a particular time, battery level etc
No notifications appear in the bar. It can happen even when I'm looking at the phone and there is no visual indicator.
I have a Pebble watch, so most notifications can and do come through to the watch - no notifications on it when the vibrate happens.
It also doesn't seem to be any kind of dropped Bluetooth connection with my Pebble, as the Pebble doesn't notify of a lost connection like it normally would.
I have also read threads for other HTC phones where it pointed to nfc being switched on. While I do usually leave NFC on, the vibrate still happens even when I disabled NFC
.
I was holding off until Vodafone decide to release the Sense 6 update, but I'm not holding my breath there...
Is there anything that I could investigate? I was trying to avoid rooting or modding the phone for as long possible, but would be prepared to do it. However, I don't really fancy going down that road if the problem will still be there.
Suggestions appreciated!
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Note 4 Answering Calls On it OWN when connected to BLUETOOTH

I have owned pretty much every Galaxy phone so far and though I've loved each one, there's a few completely annoying issues that I end up having solve through a custom ROM, launcher, a developer script, or something along those lines. I thought for once with the Note 4 I would be able to for once keep everything stock besides having it rooted but it looks like I was wrong.
The issue I'm having right now is driving me through the wall. My phone answers phone calls AUTOMATICALLY ON ITS OWN when connected to BLUETOOTH.
It happens consistently, the exact same way, every single time. When I'm connected in my car it answers after exactly 2 rings (2 seconds). It is getting ridiculous and sometimes I just want to toss the phone out of the window while I'm driving down the freeway. Its extremely annoying to have your phone answer a call that you absolutely no intention of answering, ESPECIALLY WHEN I'M DRIVING. I'm tremendously busier in the past year and don't have time to sit and tinker like I used to or I'm sure I would've either solved this or gotten a new phone by now.
I already made sure auto-answer is OFF: Settings > Call > Call Accessories > Automatic answering [Box is not checked]
THIS IS DEFINITELY AN ISSUE WITH THE PHONE BECAUSE IT HAPPENS ON ALL 3 OF MY CARS & 2 OTHER CARS I'VE TRIED.
Please, if anyone knows how to fix this issue or anything about this completely ridiculous issue, please share.