Feel free to add this to the FAQ, I'm only making a thread of this because I know alot of people have found themselves unable to enter the bootloader using the Down Vol + Power Button combo that is normally supposed to work.
For some odd reason, it seems as if the volume button in some cases is swapped in hardware functions as it relates to the use of the phone when no software is present to run it.
Hence, if your down volume button doesn't work, try using the camera button + power button to enter bootloader mode instead.
Even if you've just Task 29'ed your device only to find that you can't enter bootloader mode normally, that method should work.
Poetique said:
Feel free to add this to the FAQ, I'm only making a thread of this because I know alot of people have found themselves unable to enter the bootloader using the Down Vol + Power Button combo that is normally supposed to work.
For some odd reason, it seems as if the volume button in some cases is swapped in hardware functions as it relates to the use of the phone when no software is present to run it.
Hence, if your down volume button doesn't work, try using the camera button + power button to enter bootloader mode instead.
Even if you've just Task 29'ed your device only to find that you can't enter bootloader mode normally, that method should work.
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I'll be darned, it does work! Thanks Poet' !!!
Otherwise, I had bad volume button issues (stopped working, ROM independent), that I solved by shoving the mini-usb power plug into the mini-usb slot really really hard for 20 seconds or so and wiggling it a bit while pressing against on the volume key on the other side.
I know it sounds strange, but it really worked. My keyboard issues also stopped after that. Theories?
WOW! My volume button is broken, and couldn't flash ROMs from microSD (didnt bother me tooo much), but it works again This is a god send! Thanks!
amandeepphull said:
WOW! My volume button is broken, and couldn't flash ROMs from microSD (didnt bother me tooo much), but it works again This is a god send! Thanks!
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Try my volume button fix above and see if it helps.
OMG
ring-bearer said:
Otherwise, I had bad volume button issues (stopped working, ROM independent), that I solved by shoving the mini-usb power plug into the mini-usb slot really really hard for 20 seconds or so and wiggling it a bit while pressing against on the volume key on the other side.
I know it sounds strange, but it really worked. My keyboard issues also stopped after that. Theories?
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Ive had problems with my Xperia volume keys for a month and this fixed it!! Thanks
ring-bearer said:
Try my volume button fix above and see if it helps.
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Thanks for the tip, but its physically phucked! Slight crack near the volume button, but only the volume button doesent work, sometimes it does work if pressure is applied to the case near the crack, but rarely Not too bad though, i can live with it, after all, we can change volume with the 6.5.X top bar as its not fidly, or even in 6.5 by disabling HTC notifications (which i hate anyway)
I did try ramming the mini usb power plug into it, different pressure while pushing it, moving it while it was inside etc, no such luck and i am a brute with this phone. I love how it can take a drop/punch/scratch. Built solid
a silly volume button doesent really decrease my fuctionality, or doesent do much to stop me changing volume! lol cant complain.
N33D FOR SPEED said:
Ive had problems with my Xperia volume keys for a month and this fixed it!! Thanks
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Glad to hear it!
It seems like I have to redo the fix technique about every 1-2 days, but it seems to always solve the problem. Very odd!
so damn cool
must be sticky!
simpleguy said:
so damn cool
must be sticky!
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agreed, will be considered in the planned reorg...when I find the time
Dudes with volume key unresponsive problems:
See my post in the general forum about how to solve the volume key problem. At least for me, turns out that very slight *downward* pressure on the USB port solved the problem. Crazy, I know.
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Hi guys,
is there any possible i ask (maybe) the same problem?
maybe i had the same problem here. it wont enter to the bootloader. my phone just won't turn on, i already try to use the power button and volume button (not working), try to use power button + Cam button (won't work either). btw when i charge my X1, the illuminations light didn't show up, when i try to charge w/o the battery only red light on the power button, but once i put the battery again the lights turn off. is there any possible that my phone totally dead? thanks guys, appreciate for your help.
where were you before i paid 125$ .
i had this problem weeks ago, i tried many things, posted many threads here in xda but with no use, i sent my x1 to the shop to be fixed, i paid 125$ to be fixed but the couldnt fix my volume key, do you imagine!!!!
they just booted my x1, installed the original window and sent it back to me with a heavy reciept
so thanks for your help, now i can flash as many roms as i want after i mtty
darkylight said:
where were you before i paid 125$ .
i had this problem weeks ago, i tried many things, posted many threads here in xda but with no use, i sent my x1 to the shop to be fixed, i paid 125$ to be fixed but the couldnt fix my volume key, do you imagine!!!!
they just booted my x1, installed the original window and sent it back to me with a heavy reciept
so thanks for your help, now i can flash as many roms as i want after i mtty
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LOL I'm srry I'm a huge lurker, I almost never post anything.
life saver!! thanks dude!!
Hi
My Volume Buttons dont work an i wanted to ask if its possible to Change the Volume without using the Buttons.
Or where can i get this cable from the Buttons in europe?
Would be very thankful when somebody could help ...
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Hi
My Volume Buttons dont work an i wanted to ask if its possible to Change the Volume without using the Buttons.
Or where can i get this cable from the Buttons in europe?
Would be very thankful when somebody could help ...
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quick google search...
RWS NextG.
TripleA Mobile.
maybe try ebay?
also may look into Hard key remapping.
arsenalfreak said:
Hi
My Volume Buttons dont work an i wanted to ask if its possible to Change the Volume without using the Buttons.
Or where can i get this cable from the Buttons in europe?
Would be very thankful when somebody could help ...
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I know this is a very late response but for some reason I didnt see a comment that was worth it.
So there is an app for it lately
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1577919
If you still have the issue, hope this fixes it. If its fixed, dont mind this
I installed JellyBam recently and the power button was working fine...after a while the power button started working with some difficulty...now i cant lock or unlock and im using the volume wake up setting.
Can anyone tell me how to make the button work again?
I read many threads about similar problems but couldnt find the solution.
Thanks.
Are you sure it isnt related with the button phisically?
Im asking because i never heard of such problem.
Are you having phone earpiece problems?
Try another rom
theaks30 said:
Are you having phone earpiece problems?
Try another rom
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Yes, when I plug in the headphones they keep on plugging out.
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i have the same problem, but it's true for all roms that i try.....maybe it's just a hardware problem....
anyways, i suggest remapping the gesture key as the lock button....at least the only problems you'll only have is that you have to do this everytime you flash a rom and that this will not work as the power button; meaning if you shutdown your phone, the only way to turn it on is by connecting it to a power source...
..then again, you can just get it fixed at a shop......
hope i helped a little
Hey there,
Did anyone encounter any problems with their power button? as in it just stopped working all of a sudden?
I happens to me once every few weeks and it works fine after I reset my phone.
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Sydrox said:
Hey there,
Did anyone encounter any problems with their power button? as in it just stopped working all of a sudden?
I happens to me once every few weeks and it works fine after I reset my phone.
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have n't u install any app that control button and etc?
If Not try Repair Firmware by PC Companion
Provide more info about ur phone condition for better advice...
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Geeks Empire said:
have n't u install any app that control button and etc?
If Not try Repair Firmware by PC Companion
Provide more info about ur phone condition for better advice...
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Hey, sorry for the late replay but anyways this what I'm using:
stock kitkat 4.4.4 rooted, and I do use a button functionality modification software.
But I use it for the volume buttons leaving the power button and camera button unchanged.
Funny thing is that all the other buttons work just fine when this happens.
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Sydrox said:
Hey, sorry for the late replay but anyways this what I'm using:
stock kitkat 4.4.4 rooted, and I do use a button functionality modification software.
But I use it for the volume buttons leaving the power button and camera button unchanged.
Funny thing is that all the other buttons work just fine when this happens.
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anyway i think it something related to that modification
cause it s the modification that related to buttons...
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Hi everyone,
I'm sorry for my bad english, but i need your help.
Sinse i have installed the 24/12/2015 CM 13 rom, my power key doesn't work correctly.
Have you any ideas for me ?
Thanks !
Dasten_Duranin said:
Hi everyone,
I'm sorry for my bad english, but i need your help.
Sinse i have installed the 24/12/2015 CM 13 rom, my power key doesn't work correctly.
Have you any ideas for me ?
Thanks !
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the power button is 2 pieces, the part that sticks out of the case, is likely the part sticking
it can be replaced, or what I did was just pull it out, and use a pen or something to press inner switch.
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I think physical button is OK, i can reboot my phone with volume down + power keys.
i installed an app for wake up my phone with volume keys. But i really think that is a soft problem because i can reboot my phone with power + volume down keys.
The sample solution is to back to other CM.
I tryed, but the bug still on all my roms et all of my roms slots