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[Q] wonky flash + non working ambient sensor after power button service

Hello,
Recently I sent my nexus one for a button replacement. I got the phone back with some strange symptoms:
- Flash light blink at random event (first boot, after I hang up a call, etc..) but cannot be controlled by software (torch and camera app in CM7, MIUI or the stock firmware). The camera however works fine.
- The ambient sensor is dead. It either reports a very high value (2600 or 5800) or a very low one (10) (these values were taken from the CM7 auto brightness adjustment settings)
- Mic from the headphone when I plug in does not work anymore (the mic works before and tested to be in working condition)
From some online research, it seems like a loose connector can cause the wonky flash light problem (report by fblodroid, he fixed it by plug the connector back)
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Google+Mobile/thread?tid=46ef1e3a49030ed9&hl=en
My question is: can the other two problems be related to this connectors as well? Or did I get a defective board?
I plan to fix it once the tools arrives (dealextreme takes forever!). Another option is to bring it back to the service center to get fixed (this will take a week, and who knows what kind of fees on top of that). I'd prefer to fix it if I can.
Anyone has some knowledge about this kind of issue? Any idea what do those connectors do?
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popophobia said:
Hello,
Recently I sent my nexus one for a button replacement. I got the phone back with some strange symptoms:
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Anyone has some knowledge about this kind of issue? Any idea what do those connectors do?
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Dude, if your N1 is on warranty I wouldn't even bother to think what is causing this problems Send it back. You'd have o wait some time but you will still have your warranty for the future, and if you disassemble it you will probably loose it (not mentioning that your problem could be unfixable!).
They screwed up and they should fix it for free. I hate when electronics come back in worse condition after repair than before...

Well, it's out of warranty. But I think I have 3 months part warranty from the last repair.
They didn't put any seal on the screws this time. Maybe you're right, it's smarter to just send it back to get everything resolved.
I'm just curious whether all the problem described above can be attributed to the board they replaced (or one or two loose connectors).

popophobia said:
Well, it's out of warranty. But I think I have 3 months part warranty from the last repair.
They didn't put any seal on the screws this time. Maybe you're right, it's smarter to just send it back to get everything resolved.
I'm just curious whether all the problem described above can be attributed to the board they replaced (or one or two loose connectors).
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I didn't know about the warranty, BUT: They spoiled your phone while fixing button so as a consumer you have right to demand that they fix it free of charge! Maybe it's something like silicon defect or "cold solder" (don't now if it's correct name. Google-Translated it) on the main board. They should have tried it before sending it to you.
Wish your N1 will get better soon

[Q] Bricked Galaxy tab :(

I bricked my tab. First I tried to install Modaco's kernel with Odin 1.7 and then it got stuck on galaxy tab screen. I could enter download mode, I tried to install rotohamers ROM and Odin said pass but I was still stuck on the same screen. So I entered download mode again and Odin got stuck for 30 minutes, I closed Odin and turned off the tab now I can't enter download mode or turn on the tab or do anything. When I plug it in to charge the screen lights up that's pretty much all that happens. Is there any hope? And if not can I get the tab replaced? Thanks in advance. Now I get a white screen when I plug it in.
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Same here, any help would be very gentle ...

You should go to nearest samsung service station.that's what I did.
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same problem with me, just go to samsung service center and tell have problem when update with kies
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I guess, if cannot enter download mode there ist no chance to solve the problem without help of a samsung service station.
Or you must reassemble your device and flash it with a riff box.
google for "riff-box-jtag"

I guess I will need my receipt.. And I don't have it.. Do you think it's worth a try?

First try to charge the tab. Than put it into download mode by pressing power and volume down. Check odin if it found device. If yes you are saved. I am telling this because it has been mentioned few times here that tabs simply discharged during flashing and it can be unnoticed. Secondly during failed attempts tab screen can show anything but in fact it can be in download mode once power + vol down is pressed so just check if this is your case.
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I tried it but the Tab just show a blank screen and Windows won't even find it..

Youve screwed your bootloader up.
Your only option is to JTAG it or send it away fro repair.

What is a JTAG ? From what i've seen (Google ) it's seems to be something that I buy?
Thank you all for your answers!

At this point mate, send it to samsung service centre for repair...
J-tag is NOT for the faint of heart or noobs...Not for most people come to that...

That's what I tought and I gave them a call, but they say they can't do anything without a receipt.
I'll give them a second call.

ok if you cant get samsung to accept your tab try letting ur tab discharged all the way to empty. Once its completely dead, let it be for a day, then plug it in and try to boot to download mode. I havent used this technique on the tab, but it has worked for other phones ive had by removing the battery for a bit and put it back. Let me know if it works. Thanks
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Dont know if you are in the states, but if you purchased from any of the carriers, they should be able to help you out within the first year or so. unbranded, you should be able to track down the reciept from place of purchase

Galaxy Tab Back to Froyo STOCK from GB Stock

I think I've Bricked to completion now!
I have been using Overcome ROM and had issues with battery performance and other items. So I decided just to go to stock GB. Well I did and I thought to myself, why not get really good battery use and go back to Froyo. So I downloaded from samfirmware.com the JM2 ROM. Well, I did just that, using Odin 1.7 and it showed "PASS" in green. Normal pit file and reset partition checked.
Will not turn on at all and won't even go into "Download".
Besides the obvious "BRICK OF THE YEAR AWARD" replies, does anyone have any help they can lend?

I'm not the one with the answers, but I casually saw these two posts hours ago:
How to unbrick tabs:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133590
This unlocks bootloaders so your SamFirmware.com rom won't brick you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=888071

Thanks for the help, with the link you provided. I called the guy that I got my simple mobile phones from(and my tablet sim from, too) and he said he could fix it. So I left work immediately. Well after about 10 minutes, he said, "Here you go, the LCD screen is fried"
So I'm really bummed, but I'm also hopeful cause I can get a new LCD installed from ubreakifix.com. They are the same people that I got the new 3.5mm jack and repaired the Tablet, just about 30 days ago. So even though I'm bummed, cause I just got it fixed, I'm very hopeful that I can get it fixed, I just have to come up with some money for the part.

Can you try plugging it in the Computer and wait for while and see if anything shows up?
When i soft bricked my tab after a failed odin attempt it wouldn't turn on or nothing. I left it plugged into the computer, started to youtube a bit and after sometime pasted a phone and pc screen popped up.
Try it because if the lcd screen fried i would think the LED buttons would atleast light up if it was on.
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i got this screeen a few days ago,
i re plugged the device in the computer flashed the pit, pda and phone files with odin about 3-4 times and finally worked
good luck!

Yeah seen that screen many times. No worries. Just get the pc to recognize it BC heimdall and Odin are your options.
fabricatedhero said:
Can you try plugging it in the Computer and wait for while and see if anything shows up?
When i soft bricked my tab after a failed odin attempt it wouldn't turn on or nothing. I left it plugged into the computer, started to youtube a bit and after sometime pasted a phone and pc screen popped up.
Try it because if the lcd screen fried i would think the LED buttons would atleast light up if it was on.
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Bam-Bamm said:
Thanks for the help, with the link you provided. I called the guy that I got my simple mobile phones from(and my tablet sim from, too) and he said he could fix it. So I left work immediately. Well after about 10 minutes, he said, "Here you go, the LCD screen is fried"
So I'm really bummed, but I'm also hopeful cause I can get a new LCD installed from ubreakifix.com. They are the same people that I got the new 3.5mm jack and repaired the Tablet, just about 30 days ago. So even though I'm bummed, cause I just got it fixed, I'm very hopeful that I can get it fixed, I just have to come up with some money for the part.
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Looks like you're not very lucky with your tab.
Then again you're lucky you have this kind of service (ubreakifix) in the States, coz we're stuck with the overly expensive regular services from companies like Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Motorola and so on, and they not only fix nothing but also charge you for that. I wish there were alternative services like this here too.

Hey thanks you all! I'll attempt plugging the unit into the laptop tonight and pray something happens.
I've actually connected the unit to Odin and Odin recognizes the unit, by show the COM:0, but I'll try the laptop at home. This all failed at the office PC.

Yah try that first because if loading a new rom doesn't do anything then yah something else is wrong.
So atleast then you know its hardware not software. If odin recognized the phone then there is hope. There are times the tabs go into what's we call a coma state and it usually clears up by loading a new rom. So atleast odin sees it.
It took like 20min for my tab to turn on with that phone to pc screen. If nothing comes on but odin sees it...load the overcome gbsafe_v5 rom and if you get green light then wait for it to reboot
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Top White "Flat-tire" glitch after update (forced one)..

Hi you all!
Has the title says, sometimes a white glitch in the top appears, normally after a charge overnight just after I disconnect the device from charging. The problem in my urbane appeared after a forced update by adb sideload, don't know if it's due to that but I'm not sure until I hear other persons that made the same thing, adb sideload of course.
Anyway I'll probably gonna take it to warranty, cause I'm afraid it might be an hardware issue... :crying:
When I have some kind of an answer I'll give the feedback.
Already posted something similar in other thread ( " I've already done everything to the watch, unlocked bootloader, installed TWRP and also pushed by adb sideload the new version of Android wear, the bass version one (LCA44B) and all went fine.
Although I will going to take the Smartwatch to warranty, cause lately, not always, he's been doing a strange thing... After fully charged, the screen in top center, starts to blink (of White color), kind of a flat-tire inverted really strong like a flash! Obviously it's a glitch of some kind that affects the screen... Even with a reboot, he keeps doing it while booting... Lucky of me... Damned...")
The unique solution I've found was to switch of the device, not reboot, I must switch of the device or else it keeps doing it...
It only happened two times... But... Its f****d...
Edit. Posting some pics in a while...
Sorry by taking too long but here are the photos and video....
Still had the time to take it to the store were I bought it due to work shifts and free time to do so...
Media Markt - Portugal
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Here it is the url cause I can´t f****** put the f***** embed video from youtube...

Same happened to me.
whats the status now.
what did the ´reoair center tel you regarding the problm?

Like this?

Teleti said:
whats the status now.
what did the ´reoair center tel you regarding the problm?
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pgregg said:
Like this?
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@Teleti For now, due to my work(day of), time to do so and distance from the store, I still didn't had the opportunity to go there... But when I have some kind of answer I'll post it immediately.
 @pgregg exactly like that! But not persistent, after some time it varnishes...

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@pgregg exactly like that! But not persistent, after some time it varnishes...
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Yes, mine was very intermittent. It first happened after landing on a long flight... figured it was an air-pressure thing... it went away.
It was then intermittent / infrequent over the next month but last week it suddenly got a lot worse, and more frequent (i.e. all the time).
New video:
Contacted Amazon, and had a replacement delivered yesterday - so I've swapped it out for a new one - so far so good

pgregg said:
Yes, mine was very intermittent. It first happened after landing on a long flight... figured it was an air-pressure thing... it went away.
It was then intermittent / infrequent over the next month but last week it suddenly got a lot worse, and more frequent (i.e. all the time).
New video:
Contacted Amazon, and had a replacement delivered yesterday - so I've swapped it out for a new one - so far so good
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First post updated...

Common issue on LG Watch. Few thread on LG R section.

Touch Screen issue after May Update!

Hey guys,
I am back to the real OG forums of Android after spending a few good years with iOS devices. Ngl, missed this place a lot!
So I have been using a Pixel 4a (5G) for 2-3 weeks now, and everything was perfect until the May security update 2 days ago. Although, previously, there were a couple of touch screen issues observed by many anyway, a friend too who uses the same phone, same variant g025-e and we used to observe extremely **** typing experience while charging our phones, until this update, literally destroyed the whole experience for me specifically, and not my friend.
This update was about 16.9 mb and on the night of 1st of May, I put my phone to update and slept, within hours it was released. The next morning my frustration begins. There is a part of my screen, specifically between the app dock and home screen separator that doesn't work anymore. There is absolutely no damage to the phone, neither have I dropped it or anything. The whole "asd" row on my qwerty keyboard barely works. Tapping the letters on that row a million times might register a touch magically, but you get my point, its just extremely frustrating.
Furious, I immediately took it to Pixel Community (Pixel Community Post here) and I haven't received a reply there yet. I took it to Reddit (Reddit post here), and there isn't any help either.
I have run a couple of tests on my phone testing my screen, and to my surprise multi-touch isn't working either (I can't zoom into photos, can't use maps or anything for that matter) and my phone only detects one finger. Attaching screenshots below where you can see touch break (there is no point of posting multi-touch test here, it can only show its detecting 1 finger, and that also breaks in the area shown below):
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As last resort, I have also tried removing my screen protector, playing with the screen-protector mode in the display settings but in vain.
Now I am thinking something definitely went wrong while my phone installed the update, and thinking of a full fresh flash of the Software after unlocking the bootloader. Please suggest what to do. Hoping for positive replies. I am not doubting the hardware because my phone just stopped working right after the update, even though the new update suited my friend's phone just fine.

Hello ,
I have same problème as your but in worst, I have to use USB louse to use my phone....

vince 038 said:
Hello ,
I have same problème as your but in worst, I have to use USB louse to use my phone....
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Oh damn I'm sorry its that much for you mate. Did it happen after the update or just randomly?

the day I updated the phone, the touch screen started to not answer again on the top and then the problem is repeated gradually on the rest of the screen. I just made a factory rest, the touch screen no longer works, I will change the screen .
Vincent