[Q] power button sticking - Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

My power button has started sticking anyone else notticed the same. I think I have fixed my problem by sucking on the button (i know thats weird but it worked ) has this happed to anyone else?

This is the first post of its kind. A video would have been nice to show this.
Contact the place you bought it from and you'll get a exchange if it continues to be a problem
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Mine has also but not all the time just a here and there thing. I push it in and it doesn't even feel like the button is being pushed anymore unlike the volume ones which are great.

Its not a problem anymore after sucking on the button it doesnt do it anymore

Thanks for this post
I was having the same issue and found this thread. I thought it was weird, but I just took the phone to the head and sucked on the power button. Problem solved!

This post is so funny i had to comment.

Lol what's funny is, I had this problem.. I laughed at this thread and gave it a shot anyways and sucked like a.... I don't know insert joke here and it worked..

Mine doesn't stick but it is wobbly
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Pr0DiGYs- said:
Mine doesn't stick but it is wobbly
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Try sucking on it anyways. If nothing else, your phone will appreciate the attention.

Thank you so so much
I had the same issue with my power button and it actually disappeared sucking it. I'm an astonished.

I've tried sucking on the button with no success. Even feels like its getting worse . works turning off, but turning on seems to not want to work .

i have this problem too, my volume keys are sticky,
how we can fix this problem

omfg it worked hahaha this is the weirdest thing ever...thank you

Confirmed that it worked.

Holy crap. I can also confirm it worked.

This post is so funny i had to comment.

Might have to try this line of reasoning with the girlfriend

I swear to go I sucked it for less than a second but then laughed thinking what am I doing, but then it worked!! That's crazy lol! I came back to post this and so all those success stories haha crazy

SignalX said:
i have this problem too, my volume keys are sticky,
how we can fix this problem
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Just suck on the volume buttons.
My power button started to get stuck in (like crazy, phone would reboot continuously), sacked on it and boom, good as new.
Really impressed with how trying to get alcohol inside the button (to clear any dust or whatever) and pressing hard on the button didn't do anything... But sucking on it worked. Lol.

Formhault said:
Just suck on the volume buttons.
My power button started to get stuck in (like crazy, phone would reboot continuously), sacked on it and boom, good as new.
Really impressed with how trying to get alcohol inside the button (to clear any dust or whatever) and pressing hard on the button didn't do anything... But sucking on it worked. Lol.
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thanks mate but i changed my nexus 6 to another one

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For Those With Problems Entering Bootloader

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.
ask 4 a favor
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!!

reset button

Sorry if this has been posted / asked before.
i did search first to check, but i found nothing.
Anyway under the back cover of the SGS in between the camera and sim card, there is a tiny button ( i think)
is this some sort of reset button ?? im so curious to press it but im scared of the consequences lol. I had never noticed it until earlier. and im surprised to see there are no topics about this.
anyway if it is a reset button (or an opening to another dimension) is it a hard reset or a soft reset.
i also noticed whilst the phone is off, pressing the DOWN volume button ONLY whilst powering on, also takes you to some other recovery mode, for resetting only weird, i never knew that. just thought id share it !
Sounds like that is some secret repair center-only reset.
I certainly wouldn't push it, who knows what would happen. Your phone could transform into a yellow Camero, or the Samsung Signal could beam out of it and Captain Samsung could swoop in to kick your ass for violating warrenty.
Besides which, even mentioning it will probably now give rise to a few dozen "I pissed the sekret button and BRIKED MY FONE.....HAAALLLLPPPPPPP!!!!!" threads.
Forget you ever found it.
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Been posted before but i dont know where .
Seem to remember it resets your phone .
Possibly its in a 3 button recovery post .
Damn and now i just briked my phone again wrong flash .
jje
Found this .
From XDA
What to do
- Take of the back case of your SGS, inbetween the camera and the speaker, you will see a little circular hole...
- Take a pin/pen and poke it...
- Hold the hole pressed in and press the 3 button combo for download/recovery mode
jje
rschenck said:
Sounds like that is some secret repair center-only reset.
I certainly wouldn't push it, who knows what would happen. Your phone could transform into a yellow Camero, or the Samsung Signal could beam out of it and Captain Samsung could swoop in to kick your ass for violating warrenty.
Besides which, even mentioning it will probably now give rise to a few dozen "I pissed the sekret button and BRIKED MY FONE.....HAAALLLLPPPPPPP!!!!!" threads.
Forget you ever found it.
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that just makes me want to press it even more lol
well i finally grew the balls to press it !!!
it didnt do anything, i dont even think its a button. it didnt push in. tried it with phone on/off in recovery/download and my phone is still alive with all my data.
maybe its just to put fear into people like it did to me lol

Power button Issues

Help, my power button seems to automatically turn on the phone when i put the battery in and when its done booting i can seem to wake the phone up except i either call, plug in my charger or ear piece. The button seems physically OK when pressed but it ain't responding.
Anyone with similar experience or issues show please share any useful info.
I love this phone and i don't wanna lose it like this.
Thanks
122 views and 0 replies, damn. whats this forum turning into.
wesleyel said:
Help, my power button seems to automatically turn on the phone when i put the battery in and when its done booting i can seem to wake the phone up except i either call, plug in my charger or ear piece. The button seems physically OK when pressed but it ain't responding.
Anyone with similar experience or issues show please share any useful info.
I love this phone and i don't wanna lose it like this.
Thanks
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we should admit that our fb0 is nearing its 3years.. its too long for a smartphone so far it has done well
with physical components like powerbutton and volume button wear/tear is common. my suggestion is that you should visit customer care. no other option.
wesleyel said:
Help, my power button seems to automatically turn on the phone when i put the battery in and when its done booting i can seem to wake the phone up except i either call, plug in my charger or ear piece. The button seems physically OK when pressed but it ain't responding.
Anyone with similar experience or issues show please share any useful info.
I love this phone and i don't wanna lose it like this.
Thanks
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reversegear said:
we should admit that our fb0 is nearing its 3years.. its too long for a smartphone so far it has done well
with physical components like powerbutton and volume button wear/tear is common. my suggestion is that you should visit customer care. no other option.
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prob is am in Nigeria now. no customer care center around here, heck the phone is not even known in these part.
wesleyel said:
prob is am in Nigeria now. no customer care center around here, heck the phone is not even known in these part.
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yeah,,this device near 3years.
I have some problem with you at 6months ago, just repair it on electronic/phone service dude,at my country there are many place to repair electric device and phone
power button issue caused our old device, need to cleanup inside
I just spent 40.000IDR for it (3,52USD)
Finally resolved the issue me self.
I gave the power button a few nudge n a few hit and bam, it was responding again. All back to normal. Guess this device lives on to die another day lol.

Anyone having issues with stuck power button?

Anyone having issues with power button being stuck? When I press the power button, it often gets stuck and phone reboots because of it. It's happened over 15 times today... It's getting quite annoying. I didn't spill anything or drop the phone, the power button just sticks and I have to keep pressing to get it unstuck... The volume buttons are fine though.
lin013190 said:
Anyone having issues with power button being stuck? When I press the power button, it often gets stuck and phone reboots because of it. It's happened over 15 times today... It's getting quite annoying. I didn't spill anything or drop the phone, the power button just sticks and I have to keep pressing to get it unstuck... The volume buttons are fine though.
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No problem here. If it were me, I would get the device replaced.
Hmmm. Yea. I'm gonna call them tomorrow. Still debating whether to return it or exchange it... I've been a little disappointed with battery life. Hmmm..
I am also having issues with my power button. It used to click when pressed like the volume buttons. Now I feel no click action at all. It still powers on the phone and screen but I feel that it is only going to get worse. makes me worried. No body else having this issue?
Not me, at least
The volume buttons on my Nexus 4 do the same thing although it happened much later in its life. If you can I would advise getting it replaced because its very annoying to say the least.
Mine just started this.
Last night I noticed my screen wasn't turning off after pressing the power button. All it would do was act like I was holding the power button with the intention of turning the phone off. one time it actually did turn off. This sucks. I'll be going by the Verizon store next time it happens. (because the phone is behaving completely normal right now)
skippy214 said:
Mine just started this.
Last night I noticed my screen wasn't turning off after pressing the power button. All it would do was act like I was holding the power button with the intention of turning the phone off. one time it actually did turn off. This sucks. I'll be going by the Verizon store next time it happens. (because the phone is behaving completely normal right now)
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has anyone found a solution to this?
i just received this phone as a motocare replacement for one with a cracked screen. it feels like they sent me a refurbished one someone spilled soda on. i kinda feel like a jerk sending it right back, but the constant resetting sure is annoying! i'm ready to send the phone in, but would much prefer to fix it myself if there's a way to do it. any way to fix it?
edit: nevermind. i sent it back. they sent it like this, they can deal with it. i'm afraid if i mess with it, i'll kill the warranty. still 100% love the phone and can't wait to get it back!!

Sticky Volume Button And Lock Button...

The Note 5 By Far Is Kind Off the Best Phone Ive Used... But Ive Recently Started Having problems With The Volume Button... Need Help With It... Any Fixes... Sometimes My Lock Button doesnt Function... It seems to hold itself down... And so does the Volume Down button... Help Out Please...
I have a two week old Note 5 (SM-N9208) and I'm experiencing this very same thing! All three side buttons have quickly lost their click-yness and are no longer tactile. The volume down button in particular often gets stuck in a depressed mode and I need to give it a few pushes to free it up.
Is this normal? Anyone else experiencing this? Very close to returning it to where I got it to have this problem looked at. Thanks!
Note 5 volume button issue
bought last week, experiencing the same issue.:crying:
Got the same problem on my Note 4.
I have the same issue with my note 5. The power button was not working perfectly since the beginning but then it started working fine somehow. Now the volume down button is having the issue.
So pissed at this issue.
Also, i am having issues with wireless charging.
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I turned my note 5 off and used a qtip and rubbing alcohol to swab all the side buttons and worked them in and out the best I could then gave it some drying time and turned it back on and it has helped all 3 keys.
Yeah sometimes I have the very same problem then other days the keys are fine. Very annoying in my mind.
Same issue here, my down volume and my power button keys are not clicky like before, i tried the Qtip and alcohol and it works a lil bit.
i have same problem.
It sucks 'coz it was fine a few days ago, got it around January-ish.
For those who have the same problem, do you guys happend to have a wrap(e.g. slickwrap, dbrand) + case on your phones?
I'm having same issue too. I'm having problems listening to music on wired or Bluetooth. The volume cuts out tben comes back on. Anyone have this problem?
jhun80 said:
For those who have the same problem, do you guys happend to have a wrap(e.g. slickwrap, dbrand) + case on your phones?
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I'm having this issue right now with the volume down button, I inmediatly searched on google and here I am, lol. The button works but makes a weird click and doesn't feel like it should. I have a Skinomi TechSkin in the back of the phone since 3 weeks ago and I was using a Verus case without any problem but today I'm using a Spigen Ultra Hybrid Clear Case and now I'm having this issue.
rubbing alcohol and a q tip will temporarily fix your problem.
IT will last for about a week, then the clicky clicky sound will be gone and the button will stick again.
For a permanent solution you need to find watch makers oil and use that instead of alcohol.... the alcohol dries up to quick...
have fun...
Okay guys, I have a quick fix. My volume down key was stuck.
Gunna sound like a troll here but I promise this works. Just looked everywhere for a fix and found nothing (aside from disassembling my frigging Note5).
!TRY THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!
I'm not sure why this just worked for me.. but place your lips over the key that is sticking, gather a SMALL amount of spit over the key and push the spit forward with pressure. Then click the key 10 or so times and boom. Clicky keys again :-]
It worked for me, I hope it works for you.
Worked for me that spit pressure trick. Lol
MurderousMach said:
Okay guys, I have a quick fix. My volume down key was stuck.
Gunna sound like a troll here but I promise this works. Just looked everywhere for a fix and found nothing (aside from disassembling my frigging Note5).
!TRY THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!
I'm not sure why this just worked for me.. but place your lips over the key that is sticking, gather a SMALL amount of spit over the key and push the spit forward with pressure. Then click the key 10 or so times and boom. Clicky keys again :-]
It worked for me, I hope it works for you.
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Had the same.problem. I cant believe this crap worked hahahahah nice thank you!
MurderousMach said:
Okay guys, I have a quick fix. My volume down key was stuck.
Gunna sound like a troll here but I promise this works. Just looked everywhere for a fix and found nothing (aside from disassembling my frigging Note5).
!TRY THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!
I'm not sure why this just worked for me.. but place your lips over the key that is sticking, gather a SMALL amount of spit over the key and push the spit forward with pressure. Then click the key 10 or so times and boom. Clicky keys again :-]
It worked for me, I hope it works for you.
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Worked for me!
MurderousMach said:
Okay guys, I have a quick fix. My volume down key was stuck.
Gunna sound like a troll here but I promise this works. Just looked everywhere for a fix and found nothing (aside from disassembling my frigging Note5).
!TRY THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!
I'm not sure why this just worked for me.. but place your lips over the key that is sticking, gather a SMALL amount of spit over the key and push the spit forward with pressure. Then click the key 10 or so times and boom. Clicky keys again :-]
It worked for me, I hope it works for you.
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Omg this worked for me also! Thanks!
My issue may have been not the typical issue - but I had this problem after I dropped my phone and the bottom volume rocker hit a piece of metal dead on. The button expanded ever so slightly and it would get stuck depressed. I ended up having to get a pair of tweezers to pull it back out, but every time I pushed it back in it would get stuck. At my wits end, I finally tried this:
Lay the phone down on its face
pull the button out as far as it can get
find a good flathead screwdriver (newer one that is not worn - good edges)
place the flathead screwdriver on the side of the button (the narrow side that runs at a 90% angle from the side of the phone, not the face of the button)
lightly whack the screwdriver with a hammer
What this did was expand the soft metal just enough to allow room for the button to move freely back and forth.
I thought I was screwed, but this little trick got my volume button working again (after I had tried other methods and scratched the area up a bit).
Note: This was a desperation move on my part, not recommended if you think your volume or power rockers/buttons are just dirty and sticky - mine was actual soft metal issue.

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