My nook color is running a custom rom. I've used several roms and my touch screen is always very inaccurate. When I touch the screen, it registers the touch a little to the side of where I touch. It gets very annoying and really hampers the usefulness of this otherwise fine tablet.
Does anyone else have this problem? Does anyone else have a hacked nook with a good and accurate screen? Is there a fix? Should I bother getting it repaired?
Search the market for nook color screen calibration app that usually fixes any issues for me
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I've tried it. It doesn't help me. It makes the screen more sensitive to the point where it registers clicks when my finger hovers a half inch off of the screen. It also makes it more prone to fantom touches.
You probably need to clean your screen
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First thing is to thoroughly clean the screen as has already been mentioned. The next thing I would suggest is to get a screen protector as it seems to help a great deal with phantom touches. Also try running nook screen recalibrate (with the aformentioned screen protector) and disconnected from the charger.
The nook screen is really sensitive while charging.
If these suggestions do not help, perhaps you should take the nook in to B&N and have it looked at for possible replacement.
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Hi - I rooted my nook about two days ago, it was working great, but now it seems to have gone all whack.
It is opening apps by itself without me pressing any command, it opens apps, moves the home screen, etc., all by itself, i have to try hard to force a reboot.
Even then after a few seconds it goes off on its own.
It's on 1.1.0 with Auto Nooter 3.0
Not sure what's going on here, any help?
I thought it was due to a app i installed so i uninstalled like the last 5 apps
Thanks
Any help guys - do I just reset to factory and do it again?
Is there a lot of finger prints on the screen? I read about that being an issue... And when I was buying a screen protector last week, even the B&N clerk said finger prints can cause all sorts of weird problems on it.
Hopefully it is something that simple.
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I'd clean the screen really well. If it's still doing weird things or being unresponsive, try recalibrating the screen.
There are a lot of fingerprints, that might be the issue, i'll power it off and wipe it out down using a lint cloth or microfiber.
What is the method to recalibrate by the way, just in case.
Also, I think I need to find a good screen protector like zagg or bestskinsever (hopefully they release it soon as im waiting for it).
Thanks
I believe Zagg has a shield for the NC already. A lot of folks (including me) use the antiglare shield sold at B&N. Nice for reading and has a nice smooth finish.
Here's the link to recalibrate your screen. Good luck!
http://nookdevs.com/Recalibrate_the_NookColor_touch_screen
Hello all
I am experiencing some really strange behaviour from my S-Pen. I cannot tell if it's ROM related, Kernel related, or Screen protector related.
Basically what happens is the screen registers an S-Pen touch, when the S-pen is NOT touching the screen. I seems like there is this hot spot about 5mm above the screen where if the pen hovers in this space, the phone thinks I'm actually touching with the pen.
This is obviously very annoying, because if I use the pen, and move around the screen without touching, the phone thinks I'm dragging my pen across the screen
Some info about my phone:
GT-N7000
Paranoid Android ROM 2.1
HydraKernel 4.2
A cheap clear screen protector (CYGNET brand)
Almost all these things happened at the same time, so I cannot tell who is the culprit.
Anyone else experiencing similar behaviour?
This is a common behaviour when you use your phone while lying down.
It registers the touch in about 3 mm gap most of the times.
This is not linked to any specific kernel or Rom.
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The spen puts out a magnetic field that's picked up as touch on the screen, so above poster is correct, it's normal behaviour. If you're concerned that it's off placement, there's a calibration app in the Play Store, quite expensive I think, but effective as there are no samsung alternatives...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vital
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Thanks for the reply
It happens regardless of me lying down or sitting up. I can't remember that it was like this when I got the phone. If its normal, it's really bad from samsung, as the spen is useless to me.
As I move the tip toward the screen, about 3-5mm away a touch is briefly registered. Then nothing untill the tip makes contact with the screen where another touch is recognized. The "floating" touch registers almost no pressure, however.
The effect of this is when I write with the pen, it looks like I attempted cursive writing with a pen that's semi dried up.
It also makes playing abgry birds impossible with the spen, as now the moment I release the pen to fire a bird, a second touch is regognized when the pen hovers in that hot zone, which will cause all the special birds to perform their special acts way premature.
This can'nt be normal, can it?
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It feels like my Nook HD+'s screen is tackier than my Samsung GS3 or my Kindle Fire 1.0.
It's as if my finger "catches" on the screen as I swipe.
I've used an alcohol screen wipe to clean it and it still seems tacky; at least compared to my other touch devices.
Just me?
I wouldn't say I've noticed anything like that. I've got a screen protector on mine, but even with that, it's perfectly fine terms of responsiveness. The only thing I'm still getting used is the kind of sepia/yellow'ish tone to the background.
curiousmike said:
It feels like my Nook HD+'s screen is tackier than my Samsung GS3 or my Kindle Fire 1.0.
It's as if my finger "catches" on the screen as I swipe.
I've used an alcohol screen wipe to clean it and it still seems tacky; at least compared to my other touch devices.
Just me?
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Mine felt that way until I got the screen protector. But also after it gets enough fingerprints (with or without the protector) the screen goes wonky. Phantom touches, etc. I have to wipe the screen to get it back to normal.
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Currently running 2.0.4 rooted (and loving it). I've come to notice that the touchscreen is rather finicky. If you press down too hard it activates touch and when scrolling through things in Rom ToolBox it will sometimes activate or select things that I didn't want to. I'm sure this is a hardware thing not a software thing. I think it's because the touch screen is so close to the surface, also using styluses has proven useless too since the screen is oddly grippy. So I was wondering if you guys out there have come up with a nice work around or if you know that maybe 2.0.5 would fix this issue. I just couldn't find root methods for it that worked so hence why I chose to stick with 2.0.4.
Thanks in advance.
dcoke said:
Currently running 2.0.4 rooted (and loving it). I've come to notice that the touchscreen is rather finicky. If you press down too hard it activates touch and when scrolling through things in Rom ToolBox it will sometimes activate or select things that I didn't want to. I'm sure this is a hardware thing not a software thing. I think it's because the touch screen is so close to the surface, also using styluses has proven useless too since the screen is oddly grippy. So I was wondering if you guys out there have come up with a nice work around or if you know that maybe 2.0.5 would fix this issue. I just couldn't find root methods for it that worked so hence why I chose to stick with 2.0.4.
Thanks in advance.
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You need to keep the fingerprints cleaned off.
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leapinlar said:
You need to keep the fingerprints cleaned off.
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yeah I caved in and bought a screen protector for it (matte).
leapinlar said:
You need to keep the fingerprints cleaned off.
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Why is it that finger prints cause a problem with a capacitive screen?
codya321 said:
Why is it that finger prints cause a problem with a capacitive screen?
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Fingerprints don't have capacitance? I'm not really sure why it makes a difference, but it does.
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codya321 said:
Why is it that finger prints cause a problem with a capacitive screen?
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the only conclusion I can draw is thanks to its new lamination technique. This forces the digitizer closer to the surface and that much more finicky. The added benefit is that I've notice that the amount of surface area needed to register a touch is rather small, about 2.5 mm^2, I've tested with some objects around my house. So if there was a way to adjust the screen sensitivity that would be great, also the screen is too grippy so it causes my finger to stutter, the matte screen helps with the finger and retarding the sensitivity but its still a little too sensitive.
When my phone is laying flat on a table the touch sensitivity is very poor, at least around the edges. I can't pull down the notification bar and the nav bar is near unresponsive. It almost feels like it's some sort of feature to prevent accidental touches, if you know what I mean. Has anyone else experienced this? There is no issue when holding it normally in my hand.
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fictionoid said:
When my phone is laying flat on a table the touch sensitivity is very poor, at least around the edges. I can't pull down the notification bar and the nav bar is near unresponsive. It almost feels like it's some sort of feature to prevent accidental touches, if you know what I mean. Has anyone else experienced this? There is no issue when holding it normally in my hand.
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I just tried it...yeah, it happens on mine as well. I guess it has to do with the curved back no biggie. I normally lay it down on my wallet with Skip inside. So I have never even noticed this
Yeah, not really much of a concern for me either. Just curious if others had experienced it or if anyone knew why it happened. Interesting idea with the skip/wallet setup.
fictionoid said:
When my phone is laying flat on a table the touch sensitivity is very poor, at least around the edges. I can't pull down the notification bar and the nav bar is near unresponsive. It almost feels like it's some sort of feature to prevent accidental touches, if you know what I mean. Has anyone else experienced this? There is no issue when holding it normally in my hand.
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Good to know it's not just mine. Did you have a screen protector on when you tried this?
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Good to know it's not just mine. Did you have a screen protector on when you tried this?
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Yes, actually. I have the thick shock protection sold on the Motorola site. I have been meaning to test it without but have been waiting to get a new protector to replace it however. I really don't like this protector and hope the touch sensitivity gets better once it's gone. I have just been lazy in looking for a new one.
I cannot detect any loss in sensitivity when my phone is laying on my desk. I am not using a screen protector at all.
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I cannot detect any loss in sensitivity when my phone is laying on my desk. I am not using a screen protector at all.
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No problems pulling down the notification bar? Also can you try installing the following app and drawing lines from the center of the screen all the way up to the top of the screen? Does the line go all the way up or does it end slightly before the edge of the touchscreen?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=proscio.app.nickypaint&hl=en
Thanks.
Yep noticed this as well. Mainly on the home button. Back and recents seem responsive enough, but if it's laying on my desk or floor, home is almost non-existent. Gets to be pretty frustrating.
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No problems pulling down the notification bar? Also can you try installing the following app and drawing lines from the center of the screen all the way up to the top of the screen? Does the line go all the way up or does it end slightly before the edge of the touchscreen?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=proscio.app.nickypaint&hl=en
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No problem with the notification bar at all. I tried it all along the top, it works perfect every time, fast or slow movement makes no difference.
Might try the app later but I just gave it another good test and it performed perfectly, even if I barely touch the screen.
Yeah... Mine is fine too. No screen protector.
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I replaced my screen protector. MUCH better.
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It happens every once and a while. I got a otterbox self healing screen protector
Just tried it on mine with no screen protector and I am getting the same as the OP.
It's funny because usually I sit it flat while I am on the couch - must be the soft surface and the curved back which means it works fine, but you're right on the hard table surface it's noticeable.