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Should home and back be illuminated ?

My home and my back arent illuminated I'm sure they were when I got the phone
Reviews show them lit .. before I ring 3 for a replacement I want to check
Thanks
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cover the 2 sensors on the top left with a piece of folded paper or something, do they light up?

Ah yes .. I'm sat under a bright light doooh thank you
Thought my home and back was faulty . It sometimes is less responsive than other times (double tap to get multi apps ) but I'm presuming that's a software glitch
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Others are reporting issues with the buttons sometimes not responding, not sure if it's a software glitch, or just a small footprint for the buttons, ie you have to press right on the button and not in the general area if you know what i mean.

Cool I'll relax then and stop worrying my phone is faulty. Big thanks
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I would monitor how you go with pressing the buttons, it may be a glitch, but i know when i'm using mine, i am often off the button when i press it, being used to the One X for the last year, the buttons are further to the edge, so automatically i have been pressing further out than the actual buttons are.

I always turn mine off. Just saying lol
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I have been careful to hit in middle and it's working on now thanks
Turned what off ?
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The back lights. Find them annoying
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craftycarper1 said:
Others are reporting issues with the buttons sometimes not responding, not sure if it's a software glitch, or just a small footprint for the buttons, ie you have to press right on the button and not in the general area if you know what i mean.
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The capacitive area is in fact VERY small. Just barely bigger than the Home and Back icons themselves. Precision touch is required and is why I suspect some think its not responsive

arknailed7754 said:
The back lights. Find them annoying
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How do you turn them off ?
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I use an app called keyboard backlights from play. Works great but recently in occasions they come on anyway. They are off 80% of the time though. Can only do if your rooted btw
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arknailed7754 said:
I use an app called keyboard backlights from play. Works great but recently in occasions they come on anyway. They are off 80% of the time though. Can only do if your rooted btw
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Yes , "keyboard backlights" work perfect ! i used it to turn off my capasitive button.

There is no way in settings?? Only by apps?
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Same happened with me my back button many time failed to respond touch and even after touch the effect is no immediate, look like software problem
Sometime it respond sometime it's not
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onlinejobwork said:
Same happened with me my back button many time failed to respond touch and even after touch the effect is no immediate, look like software problem
Sometime it respond sometime it's not
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Try this, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39498430&postcount=7
Seems that the One has very small area of touch for buttons, so probably not software problem.

Turn on vibrate and you will realise how small of an area we have .. seems the way it's been designed and not a bug . Vibrate assists because you know when your missing now don't have the issue
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Defective power button?

I've received my black HTC One this morning and I'm happy!
However coming from the one X it feels as if the power button is quite recessed and hard to press. Does anyone else have the same problem? Can anyone post photos of their power buttons from the front so I can see whether it's normal?
Thank you guys. I appreciate your help
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Mine was the same, apparently it's normal... i'd call it a shocking design flaw tbh.
I know they didn't really want anything 'sticking out the phone' but as it's the only way to switch the phone on it's a huge over sight if you ask me.

ThatNerdGuy said:
However coming from the one X it feels as if the power button is quite recessed and hard to press.
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It's normal..., all Ones I've seen the same issue.
With a custom rom u can use the volume buttons to screen on... ?
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Mine doesn't stick out loads but it's no where near recessed.
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Power button

Hey all, how are us?
So I just noticed that one side(the right side) of the power button is a little sunk in, surely it isn't an intended design thing, right? But then again I was wondering if anyone else has the same problem?
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kurby said:
Hey all, how are us?
So I just noticed that one side(the right side) of the power button is a little sunk in, surely it isn't an intended design thing, right? But then again I was wondering if anyone else has the same problem?
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I dont own a one but planning to get one in the near future, i have however played with it in the shops and i can confirm that i saw a unit with this description. I honestly think it's a design issue.

Not all have it, seems a bit hit and miss. Mine does but I have had phones with great power buttons.

Ugh, that's not good, I opened up a dispute on eBay over this button (I'm very fussy about button responsiveness), but if I get a refund and buy a new one with the same button then that's going to be a big waste of time. Do you reckon that it's just the first batches and if I actually order directly from HTC it should be better?
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Mine is clicky, I mean I hear the click when I press it. They probably fixed it on later batches since my phone is made in 23 april.

Yes! That's what I want, a clicky button, is it clicky like on all the width of it, mine's clicky on the left side, but not clicky at all on the right side ;/
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Mines slightly lower on the right but works fine

Mine is entirely even...no sloping.

kurby said:
Ugh, that's not good, I opened up a dispute on eBay over this button (I'm very fussy about button responsiveness), but if I get a refund and buy a new one with the same button then that's going to be a big waste of time. Do you reckon that it's just the first batches and if I actually order directly from HTC it should be better?
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I got my One the week before official release in the UK and I can confirm there is no sloping on the button at all, nice and even.
EDIT: Mine has a build date of March 7th if thats any help

Wow well, mine's 8th of march, so it really doesn't matter when it was built I guess
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My phone also has the power button recessed on the right side of the button. Makes it hit and miss when trying to turn the phone on. I took it back to the shop but they dont see it the way we see it so they just laughed at me and told me to go away. Great CS :l

Oh god, I'm lucky that the eBay seller is not such a douchebag
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Thanks to you OCD bastards, I just notice my button is flatter on the right side than the left.
But let me get this straight, you guys actually try to return the phone for this reason? SMDH
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Returning a phone because the button is not level is insane. The button on mine doesn't look completely flat but it works perfectly with a nice satisfying click.

I returned my first one due to recessed pb. Actually it was almost flush with top and right side was sinking even more if that's possible.. . The replacement pb is less recessed and symmetrical if you are concerned about that..
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shook187 said:
Thanks to you OCD bastards, I just notice my button is flatter on the right side than the left.
But let me get this straight, you guys actually try to return the phone for this reason? SMDH
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You are very welcome ^_^
I was really more concerned about it sinking even more inside, plus it's a premium handset, i do wan't it to be as perfect as possible

The right side of the power button on my phone is a bit lower than the left side. However, it is still clicky and responsive.
I don't really mind this as long as it is still responsive and clickable :laugh:

Light leaking from soft-keys onto the screen

Hi guys
A couple of weeks ago I noticed a light leak in the bottom right corner of my HTC One. I'm sure it's leaking from near the Home button key. It seems as if the adhesive has come of or something, because it didn't happen since the beginning. It's visible only when the capacitive keys light up and the background in dark. The leak sprays on the screen for almost an inch!
I'm wondering how serious is this problem? What should I do?
I've attached a couple of pictures, they're not the best ones but thats what I could do with an iPhone 4.

raghav2511 said:
Hi guys
A couple of weeks ago I noticed a light leak in the bottom right corner of my HTC One. I'm sure it's leaking from near the Home button key. It seems as if the adhesive has come of or something, because it didn't happen since the beginning. It's visible only when the capacitive keys light up and the background in dark. The leak sprays on the screen for almost an inch!
I'm wondering how serious is this problem? What should I do?
I've attached a couple of pictures, they're not the best ones but thats what I could do with an iPhone 4.
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it seems to me like a known "issue", it's called backlight bleeding. my phone has that too..

herwegan said:
it seems to me like a known "issue", it's called backlight bleeding. my phone has that too..
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So do you just ignore it? Should I consider replacement?
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raghav2511 said:
So do you just ignore it? Should I consider replacement?
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i've seen this on several devices, so i don't think a replacement will help..

it can also worsen in time, mine had minimum bleed now it is just too obvious at night. it's been more than 4 months now..
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millicent said:
it can also worsen in time, mine had minimum bleed now it is just too obvious at night. it's been more than 4 months now..
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That is exactly what I'm worried about. It's its much worse than it looks..
Why didn't you replace the phone? Maybe you can disable the soft key light?
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raghav2511 said:
That is exactly what I'm worried about. It's its much worse than it looks..
Why didn't you replace the phone? Maybe you can disable the soft key light?
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I decided it doesn't bother me that much and soft key light comes in handy especially at night ; I am only worried that the speaker moved a little bit away from the screen, curious how it'll perform in time..
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For what it's worth, I came across an app - Soft Buttons Light that permanently enables or disables the soft key lights; It did the trick for me. The best part is, it doesn't require root.

raghav2511 said:
For what it's worth, I came across an app - Soft Buttons Light that permanently enables or disables the soft key lights; It did the trick for me. The best part is, it doesn't require root.
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This would be exactly the solution I'm looking for. Too bad it doesn't work with the latest version of the stock ROM anymore

gapper100 said:
This would be exactly the solution I'm looking for. Too bad it doesn't work with the latest version of the stock ROM anymore
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Why dont you try skinned stock ROMs.. Such as Viper.. It gives the user an option to alter the light of the soft keys
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raghav2511 said:
Why dont you try skinned stock ROMs.. Such as Viper.. It gives the user an option to alter the light of the soft keys
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Yeah, that's what I ended up doing. Just installed a rooted stock ROM and a different app (Capacitive Buttons) to disable my button lights. Works just fine now.
The reason I would've preferred an app that doesn't require root is that I enjoy receiving OTA updates, so initially I didn't want to root. But all is well now, so whatever

gapper100 said:
Yeah, that's what I ended up doing. Just installed a rooted stock ROM and a different app (Capacitive Buttons) to disable my button lights. Works just fine now.
The reason I would've preferred an app that doesn't require root is that I enjoy receiving OTA updates, so initially I didn't want to root. But all is well now, so whatever
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Haha that's exactly how I felt when I had to root for such non issues.. 'Whatver'
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I was just about to post a new thread, but saw this one.
Anyway, I also have this light leakage issue. It's coming from the bottom right corner of the screen where the screen meets the speaker cover. Kinda difficult to describe, but the fact that I spotted it and am now aware of it bugs me.
I'm way past my 14 days, so the only option is probably to send it to HTC.

adrenalinemotion said:
I was just about to post a new thread, but saw this one.
Anyway, I also have this light leakage issue. It's coming from the bottom right corner of the screen where the screen meets the speaker cover. Kinda difficult to describe, but the fact that I spotted it and am now aware of it bugs me.
I'm way past my 14 days, so the only option is probably to send it to HTC.
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You can do that. Just make sure the replacement you get doesn't have any other major flaw like the camera purple tint
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raghav2511 said:
You can do that. Just make sure the replacement you get doesn't have any other major flaw like the camera purple tint
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So much for these super high quality HTC Ones

adrenalinemotion said:
So much for these super high quality HTC Ones
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If your camera is fine, I would suggest that you don't send in your phone for repairs. You can either learn to live with it or disable them completely. Ending up with a bad camera or getting stuck in a repair circle is worse!
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Screen bleed issues
Having read some of the comments and issues with the M7 HTC One, please make use of these suggestions, if you
have a problem like i have,
1. The bleed issues and severity of these issues is 'handset specific' BUT is know by HTC and most retailers in the UK
(Carphone Warehouse, Phones 4U and all the UK carriers, ie, EE shops, etc).
2. I had this issue & can be resolved (in some or all instances by flashing a halo, or light Rom) This however is not ideal
for several reasons and obviously is not a fix as it invalidates your warranty if rooted and returned to the manufacturer or
retailer.
TAKE ACTION.
1. Return your handset and ask for a replacement, yes, they nearly all have some problems but after 30 mins of sifting through
a dozen or so handsets i found one that was "slightly better" than my first handset but not ideal.
2. Buy a Samsung, Sony or any other device if this matter is not resolved at, point of sale...
It's not the best BUT you do have rights and a choice, great handset, but not for everyone !!!!

The Nexus 5 Defects Thread

Seeing how Nexus devices are somewhat more prone to defects than others (especially the 7 line?), how have your brand new Nexus 5s fared now that some of you have had the chance to play with it a little?

The power button is jiggly/wobbly and makes an audible 'clicky' sound when I tap on the screen near it or shake the device.

oh no here we go with the rattle noises

prawnguevara said:
The power button is jiggly/wobbly and makes an audible 'clicky' sound when I tap on the screen near it or shake the device.
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hope this is an isolated issue

prawnguevara said:
The power button is jiggly/wobbly and makes an audible 'clicky' sound when I tap on the screen near it or shake the device.
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Moto X has this problem with the power button and volume rocker, I was hoping it wouldn't carry over to the Nexus 5.
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You sure its not the camera lens?
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AHomelessGuy said:
hope this is an isolated issue
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The buttons are ceramic, and a bit more weighty than the vinyl/rubber/plastic on other phones. I plan on a Diztronic case anyway, which softens the buttons/push action and quiets the rattles.

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The power button is jiggly/wobbly and makes an audible 'clicky' sound when I tap on the screen near it or shake the device.
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Why would u shake your phone
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bgaccord said:
Why would u shake your phone
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Just for fun.

Has everyone experienced this to some degree with the device. If so its going to be the way its made not a fault
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Why would u shake your phone
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Any movement of the phone, not just a deliberate shake.

If anyone else has a nexus 5 and could weigh in on this thread it would be great. Just to find out if most peoples are the same and put this to bed early. Either its a one off fault or its just the way its supposed to be.
Would be great to hear from those that have the device and can give an honest answer to
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Honestly I have the device and it makes such a tiny wobble and noise that we can call this device a success: if all you can pick out is that tiny nit pick from anything you can possibly find then you're just looking for problems.
I got nothing else. Battery is good, camera is good, phone feels fantastic in my hands, no software bugs, no weird earpiece buzz from n4, no multi touch issues, GPS works, Bluetooth works, anything else? I don't have USB otg to test...
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Mine has pretty poor back light wash out at angles over 30 degrees or so. Its not strictly a poor viewing angle because there is no colour shift. Other than that it seems fine, no rattling, no obvious bugs.

ChrisM75 said:
Mine has pretty poor back light wash out at angles over 30 degrees or so.
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I'm thankful that I look directly at my phone every time I use it. :highfive:

Really minor but the SIM tray isn't completely flush with the body. It doesn't bother me though.
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Kenneth131 said:
If anyone else has a nexus 5 and could weigh in on this thread it would be great. Just to find out if most peoples are the same and put this to bed early. Either its a one off fault or its just the way its supposed to be.
Would be great to hear from those that have the device and can give an honest answer to
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A large amount of people will be weighing in tomorrow once the phones arrive. The only people that got it early were Brits from CPW.

prawnguevara said:
The power button is jiggly/wobbly and makes an audible 'clicky' sound when I tap on the screen near it or shake the device.
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Can you confirm that if you hold the power and volume buttons in place, then shake the phone, that the rattle goes away?
If it's still present then the rattle is most likely the camera module - my S3 has a similar rattle.

Upon further inspection yes my Nexus 5 power button does 'rattle' but its such a small niggle that I will ignore it, simply put if I tap (firmly!) the top right of the screen I can hear the rattle of the power button but thats it, no real backlight bleed nor any dead pixels battery seems pretty damn good and the earpiece is brilliant quality, need to check the mic mind.

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Many games use a shake as a control.