Hey guys,
I've got a rooted Telus Milestone with app2sd installed.
I've got a small problem with my physical keyboard. Whenever I try to input a ? it enters a ; instead
even when i press alt + ? it still appears as a ;
if anyone has heard of this issue or has a solution for it, i'd appreciate it.
I've tried to search but i couldn't find anything
Thanks!
Two solutions to this problem:
1. You are hitting the ; key on accident and not realizing it, so you need to work on that.
2. If that's not right, then maybe you should start using a digi keyboard instead.
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1. I know that i'm not hitting the key on accident
2. I do use a digi keyboard i'm just trying to figure out whats wrong with the physical one
thanks for the reply
It might just be something wrong with the hardware or the wiring, you might have to go see someone about that.
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figured it out,
just had to delete some files from
/system/usr/keychars and /system/usr/keylayout
Im having sort of this problem...
What files I have to delete or insert on my Android?
Im lost!
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when the phone goes to sleep i am unable to wake it with the menu button...or with any button...i've tried all sorts of combinations of button presses and nothing works...i've just wiped and flashed my phone not too long ago and it was working fine before...i've googled and searched xda to no avail...any help?
What ROM are you running?
Overclocking too high maybe?
Dude you gotta be more specific.
AustinAce said:
What ROM are you running?
Overclocking too high maybe?
Dude you gotta be more specific.
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Agreed when you post something like this people can't really help you.. It's like saying the brakes on your car are bad.. There's like 100+ types of brakes to replace it with but we need the right one.
My first instinct would be to tell you too Nand restore and check to make sure you're running the right spl&radio for that rom.
Thanks for the replies guys...was running CM 2.1...no overclocking, a few widgets on home screen, no swap, no CC...on class 2 sd card...had to reformat and repartiton...somehow sdcard got corrupted...but went back to 1.6...had too many other issues with 2.1...no more problems yet...
if you are using cyans 2.1, download an app called Menu Unlock from the market for $0.99 there is some places on here to get it for free maybe google it you should be able to find it
This is my second SGS with this problem and I am trying to determine if it is common or if I am just monumentally unlucky.
During normal use the bottom soft keys (menu and back) will become non-functional. One will stay lit and one will go out, but both will cease to work. Everything else on the phone is still responsive, sometimes the keys 'revive' themselves after a short period of time, other times I need to lock the phone to get them back.
I got this phone (a replacement) on the 6th, and this started on the 12th and has been happening more and more often ever since. Has anyone else seen this or have an idea what it may be? Or is this phone is destined to be my 2nd DOA in a month?
Here is a video showing the problem: '
you tube.com/watch?v=1s-wqWsHaIs
That is definitely not normal behaviour.
Exact same problem here; it seems to happen when I'm using the phone quite a bit but when I leave the phone alone for awhile, problem seems to go away then return because I'm using it too much.
// galaxy s
hol17 said:
Exact same problem here; it seems to happen when I'm using the phone quite a bit but when I leave the phone alone for awhile, problem seems to go away then return because I'm using it too much.
// galaxy s
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FYI: Samsung support told me to return my phone.
It is almost like one of the soft keys gets stuck 'down', because it is the same behavior if you just hold down one of the keys. Mine seems to happen more when bluetooth is on and it comes and goes in spurts; good for an hour, bad for an hour, etc.
ETA: I am sure now that the soft keys are getting 'stuck down'. I have seen it 3 times now where I would press the left soft key and the light on the key will remain out, then after a second or so the quick search screen comes up and the left soft key light is still out.
any solution to this problem? i seem to have a slightly different issue
this just happened to me recently everything was working fine until this morning when i tried to press the menu and back buttons it wouldnt work, although the buttons light up and is registering my actions when i press them the light turns off and let go is lit up again.
could this be a software issue or something conflicting with my lednotification mod?
please reply ^_^
I've got the exact same issue with my soft keys getting stuck too. Just started a couple days ago, phone's less than a month old. I was also told to take my phone in for repairs.
Oh one tech support guy told me that Froyo might fix it... I'm kinda hoping for that, seeing as how this issue isn't exactly 100% reproducible for the warranty service department
I have the same problem its almost like the soft key is being held down, anyone find a fix for this?
Add me to the list
Add another one to the list. I too am experiencing this problem and I'm unfortunately screwed because of it. I attempted to return the phone, however the store in question refused to accept it because they tested it and found it had been unlocked. Two week old phone on stock FW bought outright ($600) and they won't replace it.
Unbelievable!
robcarey said:
Add another one to the list. I too am experiencing this problem and I'm unfortunately screwed because of it. I attempted to return the phone, however the store in question refused to accept it because they tested it and found it had been unlocked. Two week old phone on stock FW bought outright ($600) and they won't replace it.
Unbelievable!
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Lock it back and go again.
I know this post it's a bit old, but i was harvesting the web looking for an answer to my problem that seems to be the same posted here.
I have a i9000T with eclair 2.1 and soft keys get stuck now and then. I couldn't find a way to reproduce this behaviour.
Recently (yesterday) i flashed a new 2.3.3 firmware hoping this curse to end. The problem seems to persist, but in some situations that i asume for a bad flashing (i didn't repartition neither wipe the phone before flash).
Anyway, can anybody tellme if this is a software or hardware issue? I'll have to return my phone or this is going to be 'fixed' with a nice flash?
Thanks.
cknu said:
I'll have to return my phone or this is going to be 'fixed' with a nice flash?
Thanks.
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Only one way to find out mate.
You need to flash a 2.1 rom that consists of 3 files. 512 pit and re-partition.
Should get you back on track again.
I did flash it again with the 2.3.3 JVH, a few moments ago. Also did a repartition and wipe data and cache. It seems nice, but in a few minutes the same happend. Now, when i press the menu button it takes a nice screenshot of the phone. xD
I need to flash to a 2.1 version? Why is this? I thought flashing with any rom will work.
Thanks.
Solution to this problem!
Hey all - I found a solution to this problem - I can confirm this has fixed the problem on TWO phones for me - read the whole thread as this fix doesn't like custom firmwares, but works fine with all the regular FWs I've downloaded.
Works perfect - and simple fix!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=869492
^^^
Do not do this unless you have a i9000m. You will break your buttons.
electrotune1200 said:
^^^
Do not do this unless you have a i9000m. You will break your buttons.
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Too bad i didn't see this before
I have I9000T used this 2663 method and now my soft buttons doesn't work anymore...
Didn't find a clear solution in the forums so i want to ask, like i said my phone is a I9000T with official 2.2.1 (UBPJA) rooted using SuperOneClick and unlocked editing the nv_data.bin file.
I was thinking on doing a hard reset to get back to the factory defaults but i see many ways of doing it that it gets confusing... i see peolple doing it through the privacy menu but i think that only erase data and doesn't restore anything OS wise, also see other people doing it using volume + home + power and selecting later clear storage, i think this is the same that the option in the privacy menu, and finally i see some people typing this code *2767*3855# what is the proper way to get back to the original OS in my case?
Thanks in advance...
I was wondering if anybody else is having the same issue.
Sometimes when I"m typing quickly on my droid (and sometimes when I'm not typing so fast) the key seems to repeat. The concequences can range from annoying to downright haphazard (I have wiped entire draft messages because of this bug). Is this a hardware problem or a software problem? I've had this issue since day one and don't really want to have to restore my phone since there are a lot of customized settings on there and it would take a while to reconfigure everything.
danifunker said:
I was wondering if anybody else is having the same issue.
Sometimes when I"m typing quickly on my droid (and sometimes when I'm not typing so fast) the key seems to repeat. The concequences can range from annoying to downright haphazard (I have wiped entire draft messages because of this bug). Is this a hardware problem or a software problem? I've had this issue since day one and don't really want to have to restore my phone since there are a lot of customized settings on there and it would take a while to reconfigure everything.
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are you talkin about when using the physical keyboard? if so, i have been having same problem. since day 1 like you said
EDIT: i have the 862
Did you install the update? This bug was fixed with the update on D3.
I had the same issue, since going to the OTA I haven't been experiencing many issues, my alt key and shift key tend to act a little odd sometimes now though, but far less annoying than continuous chars repeating...
I've also been running Steel Droid since I went to the OTA, sooooooo
Im not sure if it was fixed through the update or SD. Gonna assume OTA though.
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The XT860 doesn't have an update yet
I figured I was in the same boat as many other people, but thanks for letting me know that eventually this bug will get fixed.
I contacted Motorola and they played dumb about it, but really I didn't want to have to wipe my device just to find the same problems happening over and over again.
Yes I was referring to the physical keyboard.
Thanks for all the responses!
same here
I'm having the same problem on my XT862. Before the OTA update, I had problems with the spacebar and period key sticking and doing things like this............................................................ until i hit another key to stop it.
I have the latest OTA now, and immediately after the update, the problem stopped for a few days, but now i'm having issues again. Mostly the spacebar and the "L" key tend to not recognize when i press them.
Same problem here, using XT860, but for me it doesn't seem to be specific to any key... meaning any key will just repeat itself for unknown reason.
Is anybody able to replicate the problem at will ?
Before my update, I did notice if I used a different area of say my space bar or backspace or period keys, I could prevent it from happening... and using the edges seemed to cause it to "stick" more consistantly... but that COULD have been all in my head... just a perception observation so unless confirmed by others, assume im just looney just figured id give as much information as I've gathered as I could!
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i use the xt860 and haven't had that sort of problem.. i guess i got real lucky..
I have this issue too on my bell xt860. I thought it was a problem with the phone!
I thought the keyboard was sticking, but if you hold the button down, it doesnt repeat, it gives you different character settings. Has there been anyword on when this update will be coming down the pipe? Is it fixed with a custom rom?
Hello all,
My incredible s freezes, I would then need to press the power button (to put screen into sleep) and then wake it up then it's good again (not restarting).
Any idea whats this all about?
Did someone else have the same problem? what should i do next, how can i find out if its software problem or hw?
thank you all for the help
PS: i tried soft reset and hard reset, nothing helped, could it be that i need to change the touch screen DIGITIZER?
PS2: i was searching how to do a factory reset....
From the main home screen, tap menu
Tap Settings, then Privacy
Tap Factory data reset
Tap Reset phone
Enter your password if required, then tap Erase everything to confirm
in my Privacy menu i dont have Factory data reset, whats wrong with this phone? i just did upgrade, using Adroid 2.3.3, Sense 2.1, SW no 2.30.405.1
found out that the factory reset thing is in SD & phone storage menu
i did a factory reset but its still happening
help please
maybe a new display would fix this?
what else could i try before i spend money on this issue?
HBOOT: 1.13
RADIO-3805.06.03.03
Android 2.3.3 official ROM
should i try to S-off it and install a custom ROM?
im afraid that it might freeze and break
ripnix said:
maybe a new display would fix this?
what else could i try before i spend money on this issue?
HBOOT: 1.13
RADIO-3805.06.03.03
Android 2.3.3 official ROM
should i try to S-off it and install a custom ROM?
im afraid that it might freeze and break
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Is it under warranty?
If so I'd bring it back, if not i'd go the custom ROM route.
The fact that you can turn it off/on again and the issue is fixed makes me think it is software related.
I agree with scoobysnacks, i would do the same
most probably software related. i normally use "keyboard from android 2.3" app from the market, back in those sense 3.0 days it worked brilliantly but when i flashed any sense 3.5 roms, the a and k keys become not very responsive. the result?
my texts turn into something li(k)e this. no (a)'s and no (k)'s.
in the end i changed to go keyboard and everything works well again
thank you guys for the advice
as i sad before i hard-reset the device, and the problem is still there, even more i noticed that in some cases the upper part of the display gets numb, doesn't respond to the touch/finger ... again after i turn off the display and back on it works... also when i write texts (horizontal aligned) the left part of the keys aren't working or it just pushes the wrong ones.... i tried to do the calibration thing, but no change
i installed go keyboard and no change,
i just cant write 'w', when i touch the W in the go-keyboard it will write E or Q
whats wrong whit it?
i did S-OFF, and rooted the IS, now ill have to find a quick/light ROM to run on it
any suggestions? for a stable/ light and quick ROM?
ill do this test and if still nothing works ill changed the display, right? any other suggestions?
i did it, i flashed a custom ROM, Android Revolution HD
problem still exists
some more details:
when i keep it in landscape position, and try to write a message
the keys: w d x , are not responding, so every time i try to touch them, a neighbor key activated
any other solutions? before i go and order a new touch screen digitizer?
please, any other solutions? before i go and order a new touch screen digitizer?
ripnix said:
please, any other solutions? before i go and order a new touch screen digitizer?
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Wondering what will you get if you use swype keyboard..
perhaps touch screen digitizer really need a change then if all not working.
I've got the same issue. The freeezing happens in all screens, and requires the power button to be returned to operational state. This is on a stock IS 2.3.3 ROM.
next i will try S-off, rooting and custom ROM, and see what happens. I can't see how this would be a hardware (digitizer) issue as it comes and goes. Is a little frustrating, and since I bought it used, I have no warranty.
Same issue here too i thought i was alone with that issue, posted in trinity forum.
I'm getting some random lock-ups even sensitive buttons and touchscreen don't respond, It goes away going to sleep and going back, it's so frustrating while web browsing for example
Am I Alone with that issue, or this is sign my CPU is dying?
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Well, completely wiped and installed a new ROM, still the same freezing issue. I've oredered a new digitizer, so we'll see if that works.
New digitizer didn't work either. Gonna try a new kernal, after that, I give up!!
Hi amigo, I face the same problem, maybe this rom is not very stable.
Tried a different Kernel, and still the same issue. I've tried everything I can think of and this phone still seems to randomly lock-up.
Hi guys, I'm back again with a noob moment!
So I have this problem with the physical keyboard in my XT861 Milestone 3, it's been radio unlocked so it believes it's the Chinese XT883.
Some people with this phone have said they have problems with the physical keyboard, and some have suggested from google search results that a software upgrade fixed it. Now, I did check to see if there was a software upgrade available, but since this is just using the radio.img and nothing else, I didn't know if using the software update button was a smart idea. It doesn't sound like it. Any ideas on how I can address the problem? Is the update function safe? This phone -was- pretty badly beat up, it stands to reason things may have shifted internally, the lights on the smart buttons on the glass look like they're not centered right, and the key presses sometimes don't register and sometimes double-register. I just figured I'd approach the problem from software first since others reported similar.
Admittedly, the time without a solid useful keyboard has gotten me used to Swype (which doesn't like working after the radio update, so I basically used root uninstaller, got rid of the on-board swype, and installed a new one which works fine) but I would rather use my keyboard.
saadow said:
Hi guys, I'm back again with a noob moment!
So I have this problem with the physical keyboard in my XT861 Milestone 3, it's been radio unlocked so it believes it's the Chinese XT883.
Some people with this phone have said they have problems with the physical keyboard, and some have suggested from google search results that a software upgrade fixed it. Now, I did check to see if there was a software upgrade available, but since this is just using the radio.img and nothing else, I didn't know if using the software update button was a smart idea. It doesn't sound like it. Any ideas on how I can address the problem? Is the update function safe? This phone -was- pretty badly beat up, it stands to reason things may have shifted internally, the lights on the smart buttons on the glass look like they're not centered right, and the key presses sometimes don't register and sometimes double-register. I just figured I'd approach the problem from software first since others reported similar.
Admittedly, the time without a solid useful keyboard has gotten me used to Swype (which doesn't like working after the radio update, so I basically used root uninstaller, got rid of the on-board swype, and installed a new one which works fine) but I would rather use my keyboard.
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1. update will probably fail if you edited the build.prop and/or removed any stock apks
2. update will likely change radio back to stock
3. It likely is a XT883 update
4. unlikely that update will help physical keyboard issues.
That's about the sum of what I thought, thanks @sd_shadow!
When I had the Chinese version if I did a system update the whole phone became permanently Chinese! Don't do it you might mess stuff up more
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DroidBoy123 said:
When I had the Chinese version if I did a system update the whole phone became permanently Chinese! Don't do it you might mess stuff up more
Sent from my Droid 3 using The XDA Developers App!!
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It's not permanent, but could be several steps to get back to way it is now.