So I was going to purchase the official htc car dock and I came across problems such as the phone failing to save the dock settings and overheating when placed in the car dock.
Can anyone whose has the dock please confirm if this is true? Does cyanogenmod allows the dock settings to be saved?
Umm..Since the Google store Closed today, where are you intending on buying the dock?
Also Most Phones will get hot when charging and using GPS Navigation and the same time, my G1 overheated and N1 does get warm.
Its becuase the Battery is being drained real fast, and trying to charged simulatneously.
Why don't they make some sort of circuit, that could bypass charging the batt. temporialy and run the phone off ac?
I have found that when charging, using GPS / Navigation and in the hot sun the N1 will get very hot. In fact I've had two sudden reboots which I believe were overheating.
It works fine if you only plug in the charger for short periods of time ... which is enough to keep it going.
The BT speakerphone worked well with the stock FroYo but I think there may be issues with CM6.0 RTM. The BT connects but I've only had a couple of calls and I am not sure if it was using the N1's speakerphone or the car mount's speakerphone.
I have had one or two calls not use the dock for audio and instead use the built in speaker, but other than that it's great. The phone gets warm, but so does using the wall charger that came with the phone. It has never overheated.
But as mentioned before, unless you have already purchased the dock you are probably out of luck. I don't know where you could buy one now that the store is closed.
The N1 has a bug whereas sometimes when it's plugged in being charged, the touch screen goes wacky and becomes either unresponsive or the touch positions are way off. I've found that simply pressing the top button to turn the screen off then back on fixes it right away.
This is probably the issue you're been reading about. That aside the dock is great and have no qualms recommending it.
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The N1 has a bug whereas sometimes when it's plugged in being charged, the touch screen goes wacky and becomes either unresponsive or the touch positions are way off. I've found that simply pressing the top button to turn the screen off then back on fixes it right away.
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i've had that too, but not when it was docked, i was playing skies of glory and downloading something via 3G in the background, and it was pretty hot outside, so it did the same thing..
about the car dock, the phone does get hot, but it never failed me inside the car dock, you can also turn your A/C to go to the windscreen to keep it a bit cooler.
With Eclair i had the problem that when it was in the dock and i got a call it never actually used the dock for the phone call, now in Froyo that works just fine, i get a call, the trackball flashes blue and i can hear and talk through the dock audio.
It's definetly worth buying, i didn't have any major issues with it yet!
wrinklefree said:
The N1 has a bug whereas sometimes when it's plugged in being charged, the touch screen goes wacky and becomes either unresponsive or the touch positions are way off. I've found that simply pressing the top button to turn the screen off then back on fixes it right away.
This is probably the issue you're been reading about. That aside the dock is great and have no qualms recommending it.
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I have this problem too. Do all n1s have this? I was about to return mine.
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As title says, my phone randomly turns off during calls. Usually the long ones that go for around 10 minutes, the phone will power off. The battery isn't dying either. It lasted a while when I used a bluetooth headset but it happens frequently when using the phone as a handset to my ear.
More info that might help:
Radio: 1.71.09.01
ROM: NGY Professional 1.1
SPL: HardSPL 3.56
Anyone know a solution?
seefu said:
The battery isn't dying either.
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But its connection through the terminals may be. Time to use a cotton bud soaked in contact cleaner or IPA on the little gold battery terminals and the spring pins that connect with them. Do you get the same powering off problem if the phone is being powered through the USB port during the call?
I don't think so, i will have to try that but I might need a longer USB cord haha.. when i have my phone connected to the handsfree via USB it works fine, when connected to my bluetooth handsfree it also works fine. Just when it's in my hand it stops working fine and will cut out. Happens quite often after 5 minutes and almost surely in a 10 minute call.
If it works ok when powered via usb but not the battery, look at the battery
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Just when it's in my hand it stops working fine and will cut out.
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So it's a power supply problem when being powered from the battery, rather than the usb port. FWIW I quite often make calls on my TyTN II while it's powered through the USB port via a mains charger - on the train, even at home as it's a way to use up remaining 'free' minutes. Good luck with your battery terminal cleaning.
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I don't think so, i will have to try that but I might need a longer USB cord haha.. when i have my phone connected to the handsfree via USB it works fine, when connected to my bluetooth handsfree it also works fine. Just when it's in my hand it stops working fine and will cut out. Happens quite often after 5 minutes and almost surely in a 10 minute call.
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Hmmmm... are you sure it's powering off? Or is it just blanking the screen (i.e. going to sleep). Is the call getting cut off? You said yes in your note. You also imply that it's happening at roughly the same time (e.g. 5 mins OK, but 10 mins its cut off)
If it works OK when you're on BT, then it's most likely not a battery problem, but it could be a setting on your phone related to the screen.
Do you have Advanced Config installed? Have you used it to shut off the sleep modes during a phone call?
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If it works OK when you're on BT, then it's most likely not a battery problem
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I interpreted BT Handsfree to mean the phone is being powered eg in a car cradle, while the BT headset is being used but I understan this is ambiguous. Yes if the phone is NOT being powered while BT is being used, this throws a whole new light on things. The simplest way to get to the bottom of things is for seefu to make a long call while the phone is plugged into the mains charger and see if it cuts off. If so, the problem is likely down a path other than the battery and a search in the custom ROM thread may come up with results (assuming the problem isn't also evident under the original OEM ROM).
You're pretty much describing the same exact problem that I experienced recently.
My calls would always just die randomly and then I would have to power back up and go through the whole bootup and whatnot. It was such a pain.
I researched it and came to the conclusion that it was a battery issue and ordered a replacement OEM type one on ebay for ~$10 w/ shipping.
Replaced the battery, got in a full charge and the problem is fixed.. It no longer shuts off.
I'm pretty sure that this would solve your problem. It is worth a shot, and even if it doesn't work you're only out $10!
Good luck
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Replaced the battery, got in a full charge and the problem is fixed.. It no longer shuts off.
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If the problem was simply that the terminals weren't spotless, a terminal clean may have been all that was required but it never hurts to have a spare battery. If you still have the old one you can try cleaning the terminals to see if it goes back to performing reliably. I had the same problem on my old Nokia 5110.
I will try the terminal cleaning although it appears to work ok when i used the wired handsfree which means it is not charging through USB while in the call..
And yes, it was run off USB while the BT headset was used. So I'll clean the terminals and tell you how it goes.
Thanks for your input
Just a quick question:
What does IPA stand for?
IPA is...
seefu said:
Just a quick question:
What does IPA stand for?
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Isopropyl Alcohol - click the link to read more at wikipedia. If you go into an electronics shop and tell them what you want to do, they should be able to provide the right product just for the purpose (here in the UK Maplin do a fine tin of contact cleaner, perfect for the job). Ensure you don't spray or apply it directly but use a cotton bud.
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As title says, my phone randomly turns off during calls. Usually the long ones that go for around 10 minutes, the phone will power off. The battery isn't dying either. It lasted a while when I used a bluetooth headset but it happens frequently when using the phone as a handset to my ear.
More info that might help:
Radio: 1.71.09.01
ROM: NGY Professional 1.1
SPL: HardSPL 3.56
Anyone know a solution?
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Have you looked up in the ROM tread for simulare cases? Could be ROM sickness, by that I mean something is causing the phone to hang. If you are really unsure about this, whether it is the BT or phone you should reflash to stock (whit all the given instruction) give it a good 2 weeks try. A custom ROM can work flawless on installation but after a certain time it can start to cause hickups and other problems.
I am having this same issue. It originally started happening after upgrading to an AthineOS ROM (I can't remember which). It worked fine for a while then suddenly started doing the same thing with cutting off phone calls (however my phone wouldn't restart unless plugged in). I upgraded later to HyperDragon IV Lite. The problem is *partially* fixed. I still get the phone randomly shutting off during a call, however I can restart it without being plugged into the wall now. Also, when the phone is going to shut off, it starts to get a lot of static like I don't have good service (I have max service where I live) right before shutting off. Also, when shutting off, the screen tends to flash a couple times before it powers down.
Long story short, I have the same issue and I'm going to try pulling the battery and cleaning it. I'll let you know the results.
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I am having this same issue. It originally started happening after upgrading to an AthineOS ROM (I can't remember which). It worked fine for a while then suddenly started doing the same thing with cutting off phone calls (however my phone wouldn't restart unless plugged in). I upgraded later to HyperDragon IV Lite. The problem is *partially* fixed. I still get the phone randomly shutting off during a call, however I can restart it without being plugged into the wall now. Also, when the phone is going to shut off, it starts to get a lot of static like I don't have good service (I have max service where I live) right before shutting off. Also, when shutting off, the screen tends to flash a couple times before it powers down.
Long story short, I have the same issue and I'm going to try pulling the battery and cleaning it. I'll let you know the results.
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What radio are you guys on? And what country? Sometimes that is the problem. I am a flashing machine theese days (trying to catch up on the new stuff), I gladly take the problem for a spin
as in first post, the eMo radio 1.71.09.01 but sometimes on 1.59.44.02 or the 1.59.46.12 and it still happens in each. those are the best for my area that i have found so far hence using those 3.
Also, i just changed to AthineOS 22 jan rom just now. see if the problem keeps happening, as also stated in first post, i am changing from NGY Pro 1.1
Hello all...Long time lurker, not alot of posts....Yes I searched. I sent in my N1 to HTC for alot of Dropped calls and overheating. Got new phone back and my dock wont charge the phone. Is there a setting I missed? Is it because of Froyo FRF91 is what I have? Does anyone else have this issue? I saw a guys car charger wont charge of Froyo....If i plug it in directly to the USB it will charge fine. Thanks in advance.
Wiggle it in the dock a bit, or hold it down.
The dock really sucks imho. I hate him. I can have it working fine, I get a txt that vibrates and it disconnects. Heck the phone fell off the dock one time cuz of vibrate.
Ive tried all of the above. And Im not crazy about the dock Either but I was about to get the car dock as well and .....Hell I paid 50 bucks for this thing!
I'm not a fan of the desktop dock either. I find I hit the power button to put it to sleep and as I take my hand away it shifts in the dock and wakes up again.
That said, the car dock is quite good. Holds the phone very solid yet is easy to get the phone in/out.
The built-in bluetooth speakerphone works fine ... sounds like a speaker phone but it works. Another feature is that it holds the phone in a way that leaves the camera pointing at the road ahead ... want to record that idiot driver ahead of you just fire up the camera.
The only issue I've had is that when using navigation in the hot sun while the battery is charging it has overheated a couple of times (i.e. rebooted without warning). Now I disconnect the charger unless it is needed and have not had the issue.
P.S. Neither dock work with cases ... probably fine with the skins though.
So I just noticed something really bizarre with my Nook. The touchscreen started freaking out with false touches all over the screen. I used the Dolphin gesture interface to see what was going on, and every touch would register random touch points all over the place.
This happened while plugged into the Nook charger. The issue went away immediately after unplugging from the charger. I was afraid it was a heat issue, but this is not the case. I suspect it is the charger, and I am hoping it is not the touchscreen itself.
Has anyone else experienced a similar issue? I will try another charger later today and see if the problem is sill there.
--MrAnt--
I myself experienced something similar where the default browser kept doing odd things I just restarted and it seems to have gone away.
I tried restarting as well and the issue was still there. It only went away when I disconnected the charger.
--MrAnt--
I've had my nook for two weeks now and have noticed the same thing - weird touchscreen behaviour that goes away the instant I unplug the charger (usb).
I have seen this behavior on phones when I attempted to use cheap chargers. I suspect the voltage was not within tolerance and it caused the problem, based on the testing that I did. If you are using the original charger that came with the unit, you should try to obtain a new one.
I get this issue if my screen gets even slightly smudged. I think that once the official App Store comes I'm going back to stock and getting a warranty replacement.
This is a well known issue with many of the units.
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This is a well known issue with many of the units.
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I had the same issue with my first unit, I have had it replaced twice, (not because of this, but another issue). My current unit works fine connected to power. However It came with stock 1.0.1 and that may have fixed the issue in software.
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The issue is most likey wit the stock charger wall wart. I have noticed that mine makes some VERY loud buzzing when plugged in and no cable plugged in. Prolly cheap caps in there. Poor filtering at best. This electrical noise is likely causing false capacitance spikes in the screen.
Almost tempted to order a spare and tear it down...put some electronics skills to use and build a better mousetrap as it were.
This happens to me as well. I have used family members and girlfriend Nook charger and it still happens. It doesn't affect 1 out of the 4 I bought.
So I figured out what was causing the problem. I was trying to use the charger plugged into a DC-AC inverter. The problem went away as soon as I plugged it into an AC outlet. I guess the Nook charger is sensitive to non-pure sine waves.
deadbot1, I noticed my charger also buzzes rather loudly when plugged in but not charging. I guess the chargers are not the greatest quality, based on the other comments here.
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Yep, definitely low quality under the case. I've noticed that mine gets flat out HOT if charging from a low battery condition as well.
Once I'm back to work(stupid snow in SD) and have more free cash coming in I am going to order a spare and reverse engineer it with the goal of building a better replacement. I'll be posting my specs and designs as I go. Gotta see whats in there first...but I'm pretty sure that my new one will be based around a TS7805CZlinear regulator and a picaxe uMC if it needs brains.
Had this phone for a couple of weeks now and basically I'm really happy with it. I just noticed a couple of things while charging that are bugging me.
First of all, when I plug in my phone I can sense the charging current in my finger that touches the metal plate on the bottom of the phone. It's just a very slight sensation, but I can amplify it a little when using the Sony quick charger (I remember reading a similar thing about Macbook Airs a couple of years back).
The thing that is really bugging me, though, is that the touchscreen is getting way too responsive. For example, I use Swype for typing and when my phone is plugged in I simply cannot type. I made a short video, first paragraph shows typing while plugged in, second paragraph is unplugged. I've also noticed this while using other apps, it's hard to describe, but it seems as if the phone registers some touches as clicks even though I'm just scrolling a website or browsing Twitter.
Has anyone else encountered this? Thanks for your help! Michael.
It's not normal to have leaking current, it's probably also the cause of anomalies you're describing. I recommend getting it checked by a Sony service center.
arzinger said:
Had this phone for a couple of weeks now and basically I'm really happy with it. I just noticed a couple of things while charging that are bugging me.
First of all, when I plug in my phone I can sense the charging current in my finger that touches the metal plate on the bottom of the phone. It's just a very slight sensation, but I can amplify it a little when using the Sony quick charger (I remember reading a similar thing about Macbook Airs a couple of years back).
The thing that is really bugging me, though, is that the touchscreen is getting way too responsive. For example, I use Swype for typing and when my phone is plugged in I simply cannot type. I made a short video, first paragraph shows typing while plugged in, second paragraph is unplugged. I've also noticed this while using other apps, it's hard to describe, but it seems as if the phone registers some touches as clicks even though I'm just scrolling a website or browsing Twitter.
Has anyone else encountered this? Thanks for your help! Michael.
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wondering how you got on with this, i had this last night and remembered your post! i actually had this with another charger years ago with a different phone. in both cases, swapping the charger for another one fixed the problem. last night, holding my finger on the screen was registering as a load of very rapid taps (you can imagine how crazy the vibration motor went). so yep, tried another charger, all good.
I use the Sony UCH12 and an original LG USB-C cable that is certified for QC3 (because I lost my Sony one) to charge my phone. While it does quick charge, like OP, I can't really use the phone while charging. The touch sensitivity becomes weird, like it will register multiple presses or inaccurate touches.
This problem does not occur when I use a QC2.0 certified powerbank though.
On a side note, the charging brick supplied in the box is a normal "slow charge" brick. Does Sony not want us to quick charge?
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On a side note, the charging brick supplied in the box is a normal "slow charge" brick. Does Sony not want us to quick charge?
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i assume they just want us to pay more.
ClintonPuah said:
On a side note, the charging brick supplied in the box is a normal "slow charge" brick. Does Sony not want us to quick charge?
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This varies by region, here the default supplied is the quick charger. But, for example, we didn't get the free bluetooth headset offer some places got.
You are not alone:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...arge-3-uch12-fakes-ebay-t3702093/post74704514
So I have this weird issue where the the screen becomes partially unresponsive while wireless charging, like I'll have to tap an icon 3 or 4 time before it registers along with scrolling being really unpredictable. I have a case for it and it's this one. If I take the case off then the issue goes away. I am using the official pixel stand and also some wireless charging car mount I got on amazon. I found this out because I was using the car mount to charge my P5 wirelessly and was trying to use navigation but the screen was really unresponsive, after I noticed it I tried it on my pixel stand and it does the same thing. There was one other guy on the google forums who posted about this issue but no one has presented a solution yet. I just don't understand what wireless charging has to do with the screen being unresponsive and only when I use my case. On top of that the case I have is not very thick at all. My best guess is that the case I have has a thickness that is at the threshold of thickness for wireless charging to work properly so the phone constantly switches from "charging" to "not charging" over and over again and that is somehow lagging the entire phone making it seem like the screen is unresponsive. If anyone else has this issue or if others could test this out with their own P5 (with whatever case and wireless charger you have obviously) and report back that would be great.