On my third galaxy note now, read more about it here.
The gyroscope isn't working, I've tried calibrating it many times and I did a factory reset of the phone.
Is there a way to fix this or am I screwed?
i think i have the same problem! the accelerometer works perfectly, but the gyro doesn't move at all while calibration, is that what u r facing?
parthpatels007 said:
i think i have the same problem! the accelerometer works perfectly, but the gyro doesn't move at all while calibration, is that what u r facing?
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Yeah, the gyro ball isn't moving at all during calibration. The accelerometer is moving correctly only after calibrating it, but after some time the ball can be on the left side when it's supposed to be on the right side or something like that.. I'd hate to be forced to send this one back as well... pretty tired of sending back replacements and on Samsung's bad quality control of their new released product...
though the gyro isn't getting calibrated, but i think it's working perfectly. correct me if i'm wrong, maybe some1 who has used other phones having gyro may know better
For me the ball in calibration menu is not moving at all. However, if I dial *#0*# and select sensors, readings from gyro are ok. Seems like a software problem.
tomksoft said:
For me the ball in calibration menu is not moving at all. However, if I dial *#0*# and select sensors, readings from gyro are ok. Seems like a software problem.
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Indeed. If you download a sensor checker you will see it is working perfectly... the little ball in the calibrator doesn't just move.. = software.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
The Gyroscope actually works
http://youtu.be/rZx_x9zB1dE
Thanks to tomksoft for the *#0*#0 code
Forget me if I'm wrong but the ball shouldn't move should it? Little test for you guys, go into calibration and move the phone around, do you feel a slight pull from the phone when moving it? as if you were holding a spinning gyroscope? Mine does this, its a weird sensation but if it does do this then your gyroscope is working fine. I think if the ball moved the gyroscope would be broken because its suppose to stay dead centre?
Alexanderbooth said:
Forget me if I'm wrong but the ball shouldn't move should it? Little test for you guys, go into calibration and move the phone around, do you feel a slight pull from the phone when moving it? as if you were holding a spinning gyroscope? Mine does this, its a weird sensation but if it does do this then your gyroscope is working fine. I think if the ball moved the gyroscope would be broken because its suppose to stay dead centre?
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i doubt what u r saying is right :\ correct me if wrong
Alexanderbooth said:
Forget me if I'm wrong but the ball shouldn't move should it? Little test for you guys, go into calibration and move the phone around, do you feel a slight pull from the phone when moving it? as if you were holding a spinning gyroscope? Mine does this, its a weird sensation but if it does do this then your gyroscope is working fine. I think if the ball moved the gyroscope would be broken because its suppose to stay dead centre?
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lol wut?
he says 'forget him'
parthpatels007 said:
i doubt what u r saying is right :\ correct me if wrong
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I second that
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Hello all!
I also thought my gyro wasn't working, because the calibration ball stood still. Before I knew about the sensor test code, I found a nice app to test it, called GyroRotate. It basically just shows a colored cube which rotates if you rotate the phone. Seems to be working great on my phone. The only thing is that when I do 360 degrees with phone, the cube seems to have rotated only 180 degrees. I don't know if this is the gyroscope reporting such values, or the app is coded in such a way.
I didn't come to the conclusion that there is something wrong with the gyroscope because the ball isn't moving during calibration. But because screen rotate will work randomly and I need to calibrate it again for it to work until it starts acting weird again. For an example, if I tilt my phone to the right it will act as if I tilted it to the left. Sometimes it will act as if I was holding the phone in landscape mode when I'm not etc.. Really annoying.
Edit: I also have problems with playing games like Labyrinth where the ball won't respond accuratelly to how I am moving the phone.. It will work if I calibrate the phone but after a while it will stop working again.. I also did the *#0*# test and it said PASS.
bnapalm said:
Hello all!
I also thought my gyro wasn't working, because the calibration ball stood still.
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I don't actually have a Note yet, it's in the mail, but could it be that you have to hold on the screen for it to work? The reason why I bring this up is because, correct me if I'm wrong, in the browser if you press and hold onto the screen with two fingers and move the Note it zooms in/out, and this function uses the gyro, I believe.
k1ng617: no, at least for my Note, the ball stays in the center whether I put it on the table or pick it up and wave/rotate all over the place.
bnapalm said:
k1ng617: no, at least for my Note, the ball stays in the center whether I put it on the table or pick it up and wave/rotate all over the place.
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How about in the browser does the two-finger hold and zoom work? Or the move an item across homescreens work by motion? Phonearena says this is handled by the gyro. If it does it might just mean the application is broken.
k1ng617 said:
How about in the browser does the two-finger hold and zoom work? Or the move an item across homescreens work by motion? Phonearena says this is handled by the gyro. If it does it might just mean the application is broken.
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Yes, the two-finger zoom works flawlessly. The motion-icon-moving does work, although I can't seem to always get it to work.. But I'm guessing it's using accelerometer, since I have to move the device left/right (this also works if I don't rotate the phone at all and keep it straight while moving left/right)
My Note's gyro is broken too It's easy to test the gyro with e.g. google sky map
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Ok i know the tilt SHOULD have had an acceleromter (gsensor) but it doesnt and i KNOW we can remap a button to change the orintation but what IF it would do it like the touch pro does?
Ok heres where my idea comes in and i hope it hasnt already been thought of but is it possible to create a program that wold use the camera to detect which position the device is in theoretically using the first image captured or viewed (not quite sure exactly how the camera soft works) and comparing that to the next (saving image and then deleting once compared).... it sounds crazy and i dont even think it can work but it was JUST AN IDEA..what do you guys think?
Yes, it can work but why would I want to waste my working memory with running the camera in the background if I finally only would have to push a button to get the same result?
However, if you have a need for such application, simply have a look at the video on the following page:
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-gsen.html
The Kaiser indeed doesn't have an accelerometer, so the above program is useless.
And about the camera - if you want to slow down your phone badly and run down your battery in a couple of hours, go for it....
dang guys why so negative..never said i was gonna make it but itw s just an idea...calm down fools
pazookie said:
dang guys why so negative..never said i was gonna make it but itw s just an idea...calm down fools
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Good idea, but it would drain the battery too fast.
-m
Along a similar line though, have you all seen the GRemote program somewhere on XDA? It uses the G sensor to track the motion of the phone and translates that to mouse movement, essentially turning the phone into an external mouse (among other things). Well, I thought it would be cool to have a similar function but use the motion identified by the camera instead of the G sensor, so it would be like a mid-air mouse...yeah I've been smoking crack.
snooginsguy said:
Along a similar line though, have you all seen the GRemote program somewhere on XDA? It uses the G sensor to track the motion of the phone and translates that to mouse movement, essentially turning the phone into an external mouse (among other things). Well, I thought it would be cool to have a similar function but use the motion identified by the camera instead of the G sensor, so it would be like a mid-air mouse...yeah I've been smoking crack.
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hahahaha good idea tho but i guess that makes 2 crackheads
The gsensor on my g1 has all of the sudden gone whack in all programs from papi jump to maps to bubble they are all reading weird readings all of the sudden help please how do i fix this problem
liljumpman said:
The gsensor on my g1 has all of the sudden gone whack in all programs from papi jump to maps to bubble they are all reading weird readings all of the sudden help please how do i fix this problem
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This is a great question as I ran into the same exact problem. My issue started after I downloaded the "de Blob" game which allows you to "calibrate" the sensor based on the orientation of how you want to hold the phone during accelerometer based play. After doing so my auto rotate would turn at awkward times and I found that other games didn't respond appropriately. I tried going back and "re-calibrating" by laying the phone flat but that didn't work. What ended up working for me (as I could not find for the LIFE of me where the "calibrate" feature was in the settings) the "Bubble" app which is basically a level app that tells you if a surface is level. Once I calibrated in the Bubble app, I no longer had the issue. Needles to say I no longer use the accelerometer to play "de Blob" and have emailed him to let him know of the issue. (I haven't gotten a response) Hope this helps. I will be looking forward to other ideas on how to re-calbrate the sensor in case this happens again. I'm sure there is a easier way.
yea i tried the bubble app out and now my gsensor is not working at all no matter what direction i put it in the gsensor does not respond
Really? Sorry man. Worked for me. You may need to start from scratch by wiping your phone and reflashing your ROM
The same problem
Hi are you have some solution. My G-sensor didn't respond too.
liljumpman said:
yea i tried the bubble app out and now my gsensor is not working at all no matter what direction i put it in the gsensor does not respond
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They recommend you to mahe "8" signs with your phone in hand (twist it in all direction) because the sensor recalibrates that way. This is othe official advice.
Calibrating with the bubble app should work too. If not - alt+w
I have got the G-Sensor.
From Recovery
backup
Alt+W - delete all
and update to CM last stable
No joke, try shaking your g1 around kind of hard, it might be stuck. Reset it again after that and see what happens, worth a shot.
may sound daft, but have you tried this solution?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=4424396&#post4424396
it is a quick fix for auto rotate issues, not a permanent solution, but it may help as auto rotate is accellerometer based, as are all the apps you're trying to use
if it works, thanks go to MikeTaylor00, not me, i'm merely a messenger
senaia said:
may sound daft, but have you tried this solution?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=4424396&#post4424396
it is a quick fix for auto rotate issues, not a permanent solution, but it may help as auto rotate is accellerometer based, as are all the apps you're trying to use
if it works, thanks go to MikeTaylor00, not me, i'm merely a messenger
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hey senaia, is this a proven method? Thanks =)
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Is there a way to calibrate the accelerometer? Mine is WAY off.
My friend has the HTC Incredible and he can do a quick accelerometer calibration by placing his phone on a flat level surface and hitting a calibrate button.
there's a game called "papijump". it let's you calibrate your accelerometer. works great.
cheers
Great app for calibration is Advanced Bubble Level. You can calibrate the accelerometer on all sides. You just need level surface.
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The problem about Advanced Bubble Level or any bubble app, it only calibrates the app your using, and doesnt calibrate the system accelerometer, therefore when using another app that doesnt give the option for calibration such as the game ASPHALT 5, you'll end up being stuck again, with no way of calibrating the accelerometer.
I've contacted Samsung regarding this and they told me to go to the service centre as this is a hardware issue. If it is possible to correct it on site (which they told me is very unlikely) they will do so, if not, they will send the phone back to Samsung so it can repaired/exanched.
there is a script you run to calibrate search on this forum
Also, in JP3 firmware, there's calibration in the Settings, so it's obviously coming with Froyo.
My Galaxy S acts like its accelerometer is not calibrated. However, I checked with the internal hardware test. Dialed *#0*# then entered Sensors dialog, and my readings on x y z axis' went to 0 when put on a level surface. In spite of that, Layar and Asphalt5 still thinks my phone rolls to the left when on a level surface. Pretty strange.
It is very frustrating, that Samsung lacks the calibration feature. I think I will return my phone, not because the hardware is broken, but the soft(firm?)ware surely is.
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My Galaxy S acts like its accelerometer is not calibrated. However, I checked with the internal hardware test. Dialed *#0*# then entered Sensors dialog, and my readings on x y z axis' went to 0 when put on a level surface. In spite of that, Layar and Asphalt5 still thinks my phone rolls to the left when on a level surface. Pretty strange.
It is very frustrating, that Samsung lacks the calibration feature. I think I will return my phone, not because the hardware is broken, but the soft(firm?)ware surely is.
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My Layar rolls slightly as well but that must be a software problem. I'm sure there will be a fix with FroYo or something. My Asphalt5 plays fine though.
This has been discussed extensively before... it is fixable only through root. You just need to run the sensorcalibutil_yamaha tool, which is in /system/bin .
Here is the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=712439
Layar and everything else is completely "cured" doing this. As it was said, there is a problem with factory calibration.
Correction: hardware test has so low resolution, that it displays zero in a wide angle.
SOLVED!
Before launching the
Code:
su
/system/bin/sensorcalibutil_yamaha
from the terminal:
try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9876929&postcount=42
Then do the calibration.
DONE!!
SOLVED!!
Before launching the
Code:
su
/system/bin/sensorcalibutil_yamaha
from the terminal:
try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9876929&postcount=42
Then do the calibration.
DONE!!
Or in 2.2..
Menu -> Settings -> Screen -> Horizontal calibration. Hey presto, it's calibrated!
(I've translated the labels here, so it might be a bit off )
Does the menu->settings->display->horizontal calibration appear in all 2.2+ phones, or is it SGS-specific?
If I'm writing an app that measures the phone's pitch, should I include my own calibration option?
PS: Hi! First post.
PersonOfKnownOrigin said:
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Is there a way to calibrate the accelerometer? Mine is WAY off.
My friend has the HTC Incredible and he can do a quick accelerometer calibration by placing his phone on a flat level surface and hitting a calibrate button.
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dude i wanna kiss you, i really do lol
i had a problem with the accelerometer for two days, i tried everything to fix it but i couldn't, until i read your post, so i placed the phone on a flat level surface and hit the calibrate button and it worked like a charm!!!!
thanks a lot man
Guy's,
The accelerometer on my rooted 2.2 suddenly stopped working. It was working fine one moment then the next it just stopped. I've tried it in several applications including the Bubble app and everything just displays in portrait. If I try to play a game which uses the accelerometer it either fails to launch at all (Asphalt5 tries to launch, vibrates a few times then shuts down) or it just doesn't play e.g. in Labyrinth Lite the ball just stays put regardless of how I move the phone.
I've been into settings -> Display -> Auto-rotate screen to make sure that's ticked and it is and I've also performed a Horizontal Calibration in the same menu with confirmation that the phone has been "Calibrated". I also did several battery pulls without success.
Seriously confused.com here.
Any ideas?
Ben
Hi guys,
I have a problem with my gyro or accelarometer i dont know which is the problem... In short, When I use ICS ROM i used an application which uses motion sensors to move. Even though i do not move the phone, it is moving itself... Anyway i thought that it was an error of the application... Now i'm on JB... when I looking the options I entered "MOTION" section... I tried the "Pan to browse images" demo ... When i testing the demo i realize that it is again moving itself....
How can i solve this issue? Which sensor has a problem and how can it be fixed ? thanks...
did u calibrate the gyroscope and accelerometer ?
settings > display and last 2 options.. on ICS stock rom
nokiamodeln91 said:
did u calibrate the gyroscope and accelerometer ?
settings > display and last 2 options.. on ICS stock rom
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ofcourse i did... doesnt work...
*#0*#
has a sensor test.
nokiamodeln91 said:
*#0*#
has a sensor test.
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Yes, mate, I tested it but the numbers mean nothing to me... It seems ok... but it is still self moves to right side only...
do u have a magnetic cover on the note? remove any cover / flaps
nokiamodeln91 said:
do u have a magnetic cover on the note? remove any cover / flaps
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No mate, Fully uncover.. even there is no screen protector... In every angle, it moves towards to right of the phone... if the phone in vertical position it moves towards to right (phone's right) If the phone in horizantal position it moves up (again the phone's right).... Whatever the position sensor is moving towards to the phones right...
had it been happening since the first day u had the phone.. go to a service centre
nokiamodeln91 said:
had it been happening since the first day u had the phone.. go to a service centre
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It is not possible mate... My phone has no guaratee in Turkey... Our state policy is strict about these products... If you want guarantee in Turkey, you should buy it from Turkey... I got my phone from outside of the country... Therefore, I have no option this option... Is there program or mod to fix it ?
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It is not possible mate... My phone has no guaratee in Turkey... Our state policy is strict about these products... If you want guarantee in Turkey, you should buy it from Turkey... I got my phone from outside of the country... Therefore, I have no option this option... Is there program or mod to fix it ?
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If it is a hardware problem, it cannot be fixed by any program/software..
1.Hold the phone tight in your hand.
2.Move it fast in a circle of 8 movement for 10 seconds.
This action resets the Gyro in the phone.
numbnutsuk said:
1.Hold the phone tight in your hand.
2.Move it fast in a circle of 8 movement for 10 seconds.
This action resets the Gyro in the phone.
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You are the man... this little tip is really works... Can't believe!!! Thanks
Edit: But it is not permanent fix... I have to do this all the time
numbnutsuk said:
1.Hold the phone tight in your hand.
2.Move it fast in a circle of 8 movement for 10 seconds.
This action resets the Gyro in the phone.
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Dang i havent thought of that.. I was looking for an easy way to calibrate/reset the gyro myself!!! This works no matter what screen you're at? Home? Settings? Lockscreen??
capitansid said:
Dang i havent thought of that.. I was looking for an easy way to calibrate/reset the gyro myself!!! This works no matter what screen you're at? Home? Settings? Lockscreen??
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I did it when im in my homescreen.... It really worked... i did it for 30 sec...
I expect you have a hardware problem then if this does not solve your issue permanently.
I'm glad I've taught you a new tip but I'm sorry i can't help you further
My stock compass does not want to calibrate, I even tried Wear Compass and it also didnt work. Any suggestion to make it work.
My compass is wrong as well. Sometimes it's 90° off, sometimes it always shows West regardless of where it's oriented.
Herb.Grinda said:
My compass is wrong as well. Sometimes it's 90° off, sometimes it always shows West regardless of where it's oriented.
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I just hope that my watch is not defective and wanted to know if everyone else is having the same issue.
Javiggan69 said:
My stock compass does not want to calibrate, I even tried Wear Compass and it also didnt work. Any suggestion to make it work.
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My compass is way off.
Mine is quite off too.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
Mine is totally off as well. It always points to North. Stock compass and Wear Compass both shows the same.
Javiggan69 said:
My stock compass does not want to calibrate, I even tried Wear Compass and it also didnt work. Any suggestion to make it work.
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They will not work unless calibrated of course. Mine was just as you describe as is my phone when it goes out of calibration. When the compass app starts up it tells you how to do it but it does not tell you what plane to move the watch in. It seems odd to me but you need to hold it vertically in front of you and move it through a couple of figures of eights in front of you so the watch is pointing upwards (not parallel to the ground). Does that make sense?
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They will not work unless calibrated of course. Mine was just as you describe as is my phone when it goes out of calibration. When the compass app starts up it tells you how to do it but it does not tell you what plane to move the watch in. It seems odd to me but you need to hold it vertically in front of you and move it through a couple of figures of eights in front of you so the watch is pointing upwards (not parallel to the ground). Does that make sense?
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You get to be the mayor of Champ Town for the rest of the week sir. That worked perfectly.
Herb.Grinda said:
You get to be the mayor of Champ Town for the rest of the week sir. That worked perfectly.
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Thanks you're welcome. It's actually a nice fluid and accurate compass.
Thanks gadhetgaz, verticle did the trick. Been trying it for weeks to no avail.