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Waking from Sleep Mode (Tilt)

Is there a way to wake the phone from its sleep mode without opening up the keyboard? That's the only way I can figure out.
Thanks!

A quick press of the power button on the side will wake it up.
This is written in the instruction manual.
You should have read that before using the phone.

reaffect power button
is-it possible to use another button instead of the power button in order to power on/off the screen?

Yes - if you disable the setting that stops all the other buttons from waking the device up (to avoid answering calls and making calls etc when its in your pocket).

man that power button is hard to push though. am i the only one who has trouble finding it by touch alone? i was thinking of carving out an indentation in the casing to help my thumb 'find' it, but thought better of it....

demione said:
man that power button is hard to push though. am i the only one who has trouble finding it by touch alone? i was thinking of carving out an indentation in the casing to help my thumb 'find' it, but thought better of it....
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what i do is set the keys to lock when the phone is locked then use s2u to serve as the lock. I havent accidently called anyone yet so i think its the quickest way to resolve the issue not to mention i like the way it makes my phone look

demione said:
man that power button is hard to push though. am i the only one who has trouble finding it by touch alone? i was thinking of carving out an indentation in the casing to help my thumb 'find' it, but thought better of it....
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I saw someone did a simple mod to make it easier to find. Dont remember where i saw it. if it find it'll post a link.
but what they did was bought a little "nub" from a craft store and glued it to the power button to make it stick out more so it was easier to find. It looked pretty good and probably did help in this situation. I've thought about doing the same.
That said, I essentially did what Neva said in the last post. I use S2U2 (Slide2Unlock2) to lock the phone. And I set my phone to be "awakened" by any key press. And S2U2 is config'd to always run on wakeup. So I can't make a phone call by accident. it works great.
You can set the phone to awaken on any key press by setting here:
Settings | System | Key Lock | Do not lock buttons

Here's the link to the Power Button mod...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=344967&highlight=power+button
Amazing what you can find if you search the forum.

MOD Request - Volume as PowerUP button

Hi all,
I have one small request for developers here. I have HD2 too and prefer Android on this device but one think is extremely annoying for me - PowerUp using End call button. very often I have situation when my phone power UP in my pocket and unlocked and runs some apps. So I have idea use Volume Up or Down or both to wake Up device but all buttons under screen should be dissabled in sleep mode. In normal mode when device is on end call button can be used to turn off device or put it to sleep mode - just want to wake up it using Volume button. I think it is not so hard and can be compiled in roms as option. What do you thing about it?
Regards,
Marcin.

I think you should wear trousers that aren't so tight.

I think this is a great idea!
+1

Say no to tight trousers. They mess with your phone!
amilo123 said:
I think this is a great idea!
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I agree. Tight trousers are so impractical...

marbalon said:
I have HD2 too and prefer Android on this device but one think is extremely annoying for me - PowerUp using End call button. very often I have situation when my phone power UP in my pocket and unlocked and runs some apps.
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Then it is not put in your pocket...

What is the point having a Cellphone powered down in your pocket!

does "button remapper" do this ?

amilo123 said:
I think this is a great idea!
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I'd love that, often happens to me and I'm wearing pants that don't strangulate my testicles.

Are you guys using a sense rom? I've noticed the sense slide down lock screen is very easily unlocked. With the stock android lockscreen I don't have this problem.
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Yes I'm using sense ROM, but other thing is that display is on when you don't need this...

+1 it looks like good idea. I Hope remapping possible.

If your device unlock itself and run some apps, use unlock pattern or password for extra protection.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using XDA App

CyanogenMod unlock gestures solve this, but be happy the only thing on the front is the power button, I used to have a Tmobile Dash, and it called 911 while I was squating down into my brothers little clown car once o.o

not a GREAT idea...

hi this is a good idea, but i use button remapper and works perfectly !!
wake up on volume up all another buttons disabled for wake up !!
click here for more info :
Button Remapper

Buttonremapper works only for the front buttons on my hd2. I can set power button for wake, other buttons only make the key backlight light up.
But volume buttons don't do anything. Too bad, because that would be very useful.

[Q] Modify Power Button Behaviour

Is it possible to have the power button behaviour modified so that it only turns the screen off? I'm hoping there's a utility or setting somewhere.
When the phone is in my pocket it constantly turns itself on and starts tapping away. It never gets past the lockscreen but it's annoying to have battery drained like this.

aaphid said:
Is it possible to have the power button behaviour modified so that it only turns the screen off? I'm hoping there's a utility or setting somewhere.
When the phone is in my pocket it constantly turns itself on and starts tapping away. It never gets past the lockscreen but it's annoying to have battery drained like this.
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Are you sure it is the power button and not rather the tap to wake that is activating it in your pocket? (Settings->Display->Tap to wake up)

aaphid said:
Is it possible to have the power button behaviour modified so that it only turns the screen off? I'm hoping there's a utility or setting somewhere.
When the phone is in my pocket it constantly turns itself on and starts tapping away. It never gets past the lockscreen but it's annoying to have battery drained like this.
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I had the exact same problem. Tried the following things:
1) Changed the locker - used Nils Locker Master - worked well, but it stopped working with recent 5.0.2 update.
2) Used PIN lock - too inconvenient, and even then the emergency call button would get 'tapped' accidentally while in my pocket
3) Currently using a nice cover which raises the edges around the power button slightly, so it doesn't get pressed automatically anymore when in my pocket.

TheV said:
Are you sure it is the power button and not rather the tap to wake that is activating it in your pocket? (Settings->Display->Tap to wake up)
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Thanks but it has been happening for a long time before I enabled tap to wake so that's not it.

farhadtarapore said:
I had the exact same problem. Tried the following things:
1) Changed the locker - used Nils Locker Master - worked well, but it stopped working with recent 5.0.2 update.
2) Used PIN lock - too inconvenient, and even then the emergency call button would get 'tapped' accidentally while in my pocket
3) Currently using a nice cover which raises the edges around the power button slightly, so it doesn't get pressed automatically anymore when in my pocket.
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Do you have a link for "Nils Locker Master"?
ATM I have pin lock and that's fine.
I prefer not to have any sort of cover/case.

aaphid said:
Do you have a link for "Nils Locker Master"?
ATM I have pin lock and that's fine.
I prefer not to have any sort of cover/case.
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Hi
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qiigame.flocker.global&hl=en

power button problem

hello friends, today dropped my droid turbo, after that it seems that power button is little bit fell in, so it's harder to press on it, it's no more like volume button (no click effect), but it steel works, so is there some solution to fix it without disassembling whole device? thanks

Niku7a said:
hello friends, today dropped my droid turbo, after that it seems that power button is little bit fell in, so it's harder to press on it, it's no more like volume button (no click effect), but it steel works, so is there some solution to fix it without disassembling whole device? thanks
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I have a not-quite-so similar issue; I dropped mine a couple of weeks ago, with a Diztronic case on it, and it landed on a brick walkway directly on the power button completely disabling any function whatsoever to the power button. I thought about opening the back of the phone and trying to replace the button with one from a previous busted quark that I still have. But instead, I have gotten by without it by using Lock Screen Widget (free from Google Play, along with other similar apps), which can place a button on the screen, either permanently or on Home screen only, to turn the screen off.
Now, to turn the screen on, Ambient Display has proven to be invaluable, plus in the Button settings of the Bliss (@NepoRood) custom rom I'm using, there is a selection to wake the phone using the volume button and I have it set to wake when it's plugged into a charger / PC. If you're not using Bliss, I'm pretty sure other custom roms have these wake features; if you have unlocked bootloader and root access, the Xposed module Gravity Box may be able to enable this as well. However, if your phone isn't rooted, I'm not sure if this wake feature would be available.
I know this may not directly answer your question, it's just what I've been using to get by. I am curious though if anyone else has had success personally replacing or repairing the power button.

RL_Wells said:
I dropped mine a couple of weeks ago, with a Diztronic case on it, and it landed on a brick walkway directly on the power button completely disabling any function whatsoever to the power button.
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thanks for reply
so does anyone know i need to buy new button and replace it or need to change whole frame, which holds that power button?

Niku7a said:
thanks for reply
so does anyone know i need to buy new button and replace it or need to change whole frame, which holds that power button?
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A few months after I got my original Droid Turbo the power button failed. Wouldn't turn it on or off. Physically had a problem. They told me that there is an issue with their power buttons and when it gets like that they have to replace the button.
However, perhaps you do have something as simple as a dented case/cover in the metal by the button which is restricting the button from functioning as normal. If you have something small and thin like an intricate pick tool, you might be able to get down in there a little bit and see if you can go all the way around the button. If it sticks or stops, that might be a dented area.

Biometrics to turn off phone?

One of my favorite features on my S8 was that in order to restart or turn off the phone, biometrics was required (Iris or Fingerprint) in my case. I do not see this feature on the Note 8. I can't find a setting I might be missing, is the feature just not available on this phone? I did a search, but couldn't find anything.

I know what u mean I still own my S8, i use cerberus so it has that feature in it and it also has the feature of blocking the notification drop down while phone is locked. I don't use that feature though.
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Semantics said:
One of my favorite features on my S8 was that in order to restart or turn off the phone, biometrics was required (Iris or Fingerprint) in my case. I do not see this feature on the Note 8. I can't find a setting I might be missing, is the feature just not available on this phone? I did a search, but couldn't find anything.
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Setting,lockscreen,then secure startup
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jerrycoffman45 said:
Setting,lockscreen,then secure startup
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
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Thanks, but that requires a pin to power the phone on. My S8 could not be turned off without using Iris or Fingerprint so If I lost it or it was stolen it could not be turned off and I could track it.

Semantics said:
Thanks, but that requires a pin to power the phone on. My S8 could not be turned off without using Iris or Fingerprint so If I lost it or it was stolen it could not be turned off and I could track it.
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the thief can turn off your device through recovery. bixby+power button +volume up. all done: p

My note 8 does that. If I try turning off my device without unlocking it first(i have fingerprint and pin on), it will tell me to enter my figerprint or pin. And this kicks in for me 5 seconds after turning the screen off. If you unlock the phone first, it wont tell you to input figerprint/else

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My note 8 does that. If I try turning off my device without unlocking it first(i have fingerprint and pin on), it will tell me to enter my figerprint or pin. And this kicks in for me 5 seconds after turning the screen off. If you unlock the phone first, it wont tell you to input figerprint/else
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Mine still turns off even when locked without using anything. I don't know.

Semantics said:
Mine still turns off even when locked without using anything. I don't know.
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My Note8 requires a PIN or biometric to power off or restart if it's not unlocked when I hold down the power button. Not really sure what this feature is for, but it works as it should.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
My Note8 requires a PIN or biometric to power off or restart if it's not unlocked when I hold down the power button. Not really sure what this feature is for, but it works as it should.
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I have no idea why this doesn't work for me. Frustrating.

davnav899 said:
My note 8 does that. If I try turning off my device without unlocking it first(i have fingerprint and pin on), it will tell me to enter my figerprint or pin. And this kicks in for me 5 seconds after turning the screen off. If you unlock the phone first, it wont tell you to input figerprint/else
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whats the point of having to unlock your device to be able to turn it off ? if someone steals your phone and doesnt know how to turn it off without password/whatever, he can just wait until battery drains and phone turns off on its own lol

Furma said:
whats the point of having to unlock your device to be able to turn it off ? if someone steals your phone and doesnt know how to turn it off without password/whatever, he can just wait until battery drains and phone turns off on its own lol
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Yeah, but during that time, I would still be able to track its location while its on

This feature has a major flaw.
If you enable secure start-up you can't power-off phone without biometrics or pin, but you can reboot it and all the tracking functions are off. Reboot should be also available if you enter the biometrics or pin.