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Anyone else have a broken power button from regular day to day use?
Mine started acting up like 2 weeks ago. I noticed I had to press the power button more than once to turn the screen off/on. As the days went by the presses increased til it eventually gave out entirely this weekend as I landed in Vegas. I had to get someone to call my phone so I can turn the screen on and download "no lock" to enable trackball wake. I've also been paranoid about not letting the battery die since I won't be able to turn the phone on.
Calling Google/HTC tomorrow.
Btw, this is my second nexus one. First one had dead pixels. I had this second one maybe a month before the power button gave up!
Bummer.. Thought this might be a weak point in the design. Thanks for the heads up on "no lock". Will use that when @ home.
I've read about it happening a couple of times
Oh my god I'm having the same problem. Thought my N1's power button is now getting harder and harder to press to turn the screen on and off.
I was so angry about that, but after sometimes I figured out that the problem is not from the button (the hardware), it's because of the software. I dont know exactly from what apps which caused this, uninstalled some apps (especially apps for root only - which I thought are the main causes), but sometimes the problem occurs.
*Im using MCR r13.
And for your poor N1's button, I think it's broken because when facing with that trouble, you tried to press too hard... Bless your N1!
(Sorry for my bad english!)
Not A Software Problem...
The issue you are having is indeed a hardware problem. Well for the OP it is. I had a Nexus that was in the same situation. You can tell its not a hardware problem because if you remove the battery and put battery back in, the phone wont power up unless you press the power button like 8 to 10 times. That my friend is a hardware situation.
I created a small fix for mine. I should have created a youtube video of it lol. What I did was removed the back cover and batter and inbetween the Power Button and The Phone itself youll see like a small crack or very small gap of space between the phone and button. I stuck some small very small thin piece of paper in that gap. This will raise the buttun away from the phone just a lil bit. Put the battery back in and back cover back on. And noticed my button working 100% again.
So long story short the button itself starts to not make contact with the switch on the mother board or somethin. My bootloader was unlocked so i never got HTC involved. If your on cyan lates rom you can set it to wake via trackball under settings.
In the end, I ended up selling that N1 on craigslist for loot for a HD2 and HD2 was gargage (out dated OS and 65k color max display at LCD) and ended up selling the HD2 and got another nexus.
PS - I did have one of them argyle clear body cases on it that fit the N1 very snug and tightly, and wonder if that had somethin to do with power button goin out since it was rubbing against it repeatily.
same story happend to me, with a regular daily usage. It really bummers me, i unlocked the bootloader too, so i cant send it to HTC.
And I can't sell it in this condition too, sux!
Anyone with the same problem that sent it to HTC?
My wife had her's for about a week before having issues with the power button. Got a replacement and haven't had issues yet.
I had the same problem as the OP. Had to push the button several times to get the phone to respond.
HTC swapped my original N1 with dust under the screen and then sent me one that eventually had the power button crap out.
My GF's Nexus One has had no issues at all and we bought around the same time. My current (third) N1 is now rooted so I'm crossing my fingers that I won't need to deal with HTC again.
I love both the N1 and Android, but from my experience, I'm shocked and disappointed with it's poor build quality.
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The issue you are having is indeed a hardware problem. Well for the OP it is. I had a Nexus that was in the same situation. You can tell its not a hardware problem because if you remove the battery and put battery back in, the phone wont power up unless you press the power button like 8 to 10 times. That my friend is a hardware situation.
I created a small fix for mine. I should have created a youtube video of it lol. What I did was removed the back cover and batter and inbetween the Power Button and The Phone itself youll see like a small crack or very small gap of space between the phone and button. I stuck some small very small thin piece of paper in that gap. This will raise the buttun away from the phone just a lil bit. Put the battery back in and back cover back on. And noticed my button working 100% again.
So long story short the button itself starts to not make contact with the switch on the mother board or somethin. My bootloader was unlocked so i never got HTC involved. If your on cyan lates rom you can set it to wake via trackball under settings.
In the end, I ended up selling that N1 on craigslist for loot for a HD2 and HD2 was gargage (out dated OS and 65k color max display at LCD) and ended up selling the HD2 and got another nexus.
PS - I did have one of them argyle clear body cases on it that fit the N1 very snug and tightly, and wonder if that had somethin to do with power button goin out since it was rubbing against it repeatily.
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Wow... I'm shaking my head at this. You'd think HTC would have thought about this some more...
Crossing my fingers, cuz my power button still "works the first time, most of the time"..
Yea I gave myself a good month of testing this phone before even considering rooting and I'm glad I did.
My first unit was rooted and it was hell to get htc to support my fix over a dead pixel so naturally on my second phone I avoided rooting.
With the build quality on these phones (unfortunately) I would recommend NOT rooting for a good month or so to make sure you don't need warranty support.
I've ended up doing the repair option because I can never justify a $529 hold. Will get a ****ty flip phone loaner from Tmobile for the time being.
sorry to hear your issues but thank you for pointing out that app "no lock". I've been waiting for something like this! Now I can wake my Nexus with the volume button rather than the power button(wear and tear) or the trackball(it gets dirty from touching too much so I never do).
Have any app can replace power button?
I got a ****ty samsung flip phone loaner from tmobile. Ironically, I feel the call quality on these old phones are better than all the smart phones i've owned lol
Will this issue eventually happen to every one? That would be horrible..
Eclair~ said:
Will this issue eventually happen to every one? That would be horrible..
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I guess that all depends on how much people "baby" their phones. Then again, we all die eventually.. same with technology.
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I guess that all depends on how much people "baby" their phones. Then again, we all die eventually.. same with technology.
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Phone was never dropped and was in one of those gel cases. I use my phone heavily but no more than I've used any of my other phones. That power button is definitely not made for heavy use. I'd hope froyo has a trackball awake feature because from what I read on the interweb this problem is definitely not exclusive to a select few people.
That really blows about the power button. I've heard of that alot now and feared it as well. I'd never heard of the "nolock" program so I'm really glad you mentioned it. Downloaded it and fired it up. Talk about a sweet program, I can't believe it flies to far under the radar. I'm not rooted so it's definately a great program as I wanted trackball wake. Plus you can create a widget on the desktop so you can toggle it off. Sorry about your phone but thanks for the program. I hope you get your phone fixed soon.
Wow a 1 day turn around. My phone should be back here tomorrow in the morning. Seems like HTC customer care is improving?
uansari1 said:
Wow... I'm shaking my head at this. You'd think HTC would have thought about this some more...
Crossing my fingers, cuz my power button still "works the first time, most of the time"..
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Eh TBH I've heard of iphones with the same problem. Manufacturing tolerances in any product inevitably produce a few faulty units...that's what the warranty is for.
Just be glad your N1 will never decide that its automatic backup is now encrypted and password-protected and that you can't use your phone until you figure out what the password you never set is (happened on my brother's iphone 3G)
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I created a small fix for mine. I should have created a youtube video of it lol. What I did was removed the back cover and batter and inbetween the Power Button and The Phone itself youll see like a small crack or very small gap of space between the phone and button. I stuck some small very small thin piece of paper in that gap. This will raise the buttun away from the phone just a lil bit. Put the battery back in and back cover back on. And noticed my button working 100% again.
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Can you please explain how to remove the power button? Can it be removed alone or you have to remove all the screws and body of the phones?
I see more and more people who 'must' have trackball wake in their ROM.
I want to try it out... but if you carry it in your pocket, does it get accidentally turned on? I don't need my battery dying too early today.
Frankenstooge said:
I see more and more people who 'must' have trackball wake in their ROM.
I want to try it out... but if you carry it in your pocket, does it get accidentally turned on? I don't need my battery dying too early today.
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Nope I never had it wake the phone accidentally, even If it does the lock screen prevents any unlocks. I personally 'need' it because my power button is broken
Frankenstooge said:
I see more and more people who 'must' have trackball wake in their ROM.
I want to try it out... but if you carry it in your pocket, does it get accidentally turned on? I don't need my battery dying too early today.
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Hollow.Droid said:
Nope I never had it wake the phone accidentally, even If it does the lock screen prevents any unlocks. I personally 'need' it because my power button is broken
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i need it also because my power button is dead too. and no, it has never woken in my pocket.
Use it all the time! Never turned on by accident.
Anyone who holds onto a nexus one with a broken power button is kind of dumb. It's still under warranty. Call them for a swap. You won't even be without a phone.
pwig said:
Anyone who holds onto a nexus one with a broken power button is kind of dumb. It's still under warranty. Call them for a swap. You won't even be without a phone.
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Well my power button broke after I replaced my digitizer (I could only afford to replace it myself) and therefore voided my warranty. Trust me, I would have replaced it if I could
i had a broken power button, unlocked bootloader, rooted phone and i had opened up the phone messed up the void sticker called htc told them my warranty was void because i disassembled the phone, sent it to them they repaired it and sent it back with stock 2.2 locked bootloader free of charge.... awesome
caseuno said:
i had a broken power button, unlocked bootloader, rooted phone and i had opened up the phone messed up the void sticker called htc told them my warranty was void because i disassembled the phone, sent it to them they repaired it and sent it back with stock 2.2 locked bootloader free of charge.... awesome
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That's cool An early XMas present!
caseuno said:
i had a broken power button, unlocked bootloader, rooted phone and i had opened up the phone messed up the void sticker called htc told them my warranty was void because i disassembled the phone, sent it to them they repaired it and sent it back with stock 2.2 locked bootloader free of charge.... awesome
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Damn, might have to try that!
My N1's power button is intact. However, track ball wake is a convenience for me And yes as everyone here has reiterated, the track ball wake does not unlock the phone it merely lights up the screen though with CM you can configure a track ball unlock as well. But I guess that is what will cause accidental unlocks in the pocket
It's a matter preference. I find it very handy to have trackball wake.
Now with trackball answer it's even more handy for me.
I hate having to awkwardly push the power button with my right pointer finger to unlock it.
It's like im giving my phone a reach around.
I use trackball wake+unlock.
It's so nice to just push it twice, then have it unlock. Less work = faster access.
It occasionally comes unlocked in my pocket, but the worst that ever happens is I have 200 characters of mumbo jumbo typed into the handcent quick reply box. I always face my phones screen towards me, so if anything smashes my pocket, it hits the back of the phone! I guess a drawback to that though is you can activate your touch screen through your pants. It could also be the auto-screen-on caused by the handcent app itself, so when that mumbo jumbo gets typed into the quick reply box, it could be just that the screen never turned off because my leg had been touching it since it turned on.
Who knows.
Either way, it's become a necessity for me.
I've never once had it unlock in my pocket, besides you need to swipe afterwards anyway.
With all the reports of failed power buttons on nexus ones, you'd be crazy to use it to unlock your device 80 times per day. Track ball is much more robust.
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I've never once had it unlock in my pocket, besides you need to swipe afterwards anyway.
With all the reports of failed power buttons on nexus ones, you'd be crazy to use it to unlock your device 80 times per day. Track ball is much more robust.
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My though exactly.
Hi..I got my HD7 from another user and the power button seems too pushed down and doesn't seem tactile enough.
Does anybody know if there is any way I can get the power button replaced or buy parts online ?
Also can the HTC Repair people do it ?? Any experiences or ideas ??
Hi!
Same problem for me. Button seems like pushed in and not responsive enough, you have to really push on it to bring phone back from sleep.
Have any of you tried to fix this button?
IlmarsM said:
Hi!
Same problem for me. Button seems like pushed in and not responsive enough, you have to really push on it to bring phone back from sleep.
Have any of you tried to fix this button?
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someone suggested to have a rubber body glove cover...which has a raised edge for the buttons...I don't like it so i won't follow it.
I'm having the same problem. It's not that annoying, but sometimes I really hate it. What about a dismantle and see if you can somehow repair it yourself?
markslo112 said:
I'm having the same problem. It's not that annoying, but sometimes I really hate it. What about a dismantle and see if you can somehow repair it yourself?
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that's what I am trying to figure out. But don't you guess...we need to have a replacement part for the button or something...
I am still waiting for replies from others...will also call HTC Repair center on Monday.
Reply back and tell us what they told you. The button is probably just pushed down a little, I don't think there's need for a new button.
They're all like this, they are just indented more into the case to prevent accidental power-ons, replacing it will be the same.
Loosenuts said:
They're all like this, they are just indented more into the case to prevent accidental power-ons, replacing it will be the same.
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that just sounds stupid and makes no sense. if that was the case all phone manufacturers would give pushed down buttons to prevent accidental power ons !
so common think of something new !
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I have compared the button with a brand new HD7 the button on it is far more better in terms of tactability !! i guess over time its soon gonna become worse day by day...thats just how it is...
Apparently you make no sense. There is nothing wrong with the power button, it is just located futher down into the case than the other buttons hence the reason while it feels like there is not much tactile effect. I did not say it was a "pushed down" button, i said the button was indented more into the case meaning again it is mounted more or lower into the case to prevent the phone from accidentally power-on while in pocket or hand. And yes, other manufactures have incorporated this concept into there designs, look at nokia phones.
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that just sounds stupid and makes no sense. if that was the case all phone manufacturers would give pushed down buttons to prevent accidental power ons !
so common think of something new !
I have compared the button with a brand new HD7 the button on it is far more better in terms of tactability !! i guess over time its soon gonna become worse day by day...thats just how it is...
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hi guys i am one of the people who had water damage but the problem of my phone is different:
when the water entered in the phone i noticed the red stripe under the charger flap and the water behind the camera...
so i disassembled the back cover and i put into the rice for 2 days...now i have only one strange problem :the power button sometimes work and sometimes not and the up button work as volume+ and power button...the down button work properly :/
there risk of oxidation? what i should do?
P.S. i opened this topic because i didn t see other people with my same problem
Theres a few threads on water damage. Service centre job or use apps instead of hard keys.
...Sent from Zed
some programs to do this?
i brought my phone to a private center and they told to leave it as it is...i dont know what to do
ex19961996 said:
some programs to do this?
i brought my phone to a private center and they told to leave it as it is...i dont know what to do
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TBH, I think the fact you need to be asking on here shows you don't have the technical aptitude for disassembling things so you might just have to live with the fact you've screwed your Phone unfortunately. Your initial problem is quite common but I've never seen it recommended to take the back off before putting it in rice.
There's definitely apps that can replace your power button features, as for volumes maybe there's a widget, just browse the Play Store.
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TBH, I think the fact you need to be asking on here shows you don't have the technical aptitude for disassembling things so you might just have to live with the fact you've screwed your Phone unfortunately. Your initial problem is quite common but I've never seen it recommended to take the back off before putting it in rice.
There's definitely apps that can replace your power button features, as for volumes maybe there's a widget, just browse the Play Store.
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i opened it because i was really scared about oxidation and i wanted to remove most of water quickly...anyway thank you for the support
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some programs to do this?
i brought my phone to a private center and they told to leave it as it is...i dont know what to do
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Lock screen for locking your screen and experience pro for waking it up. No more using power button.
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joejoe23 said:
Lock screen for locking your screen and experience pro for waking it up. No more using power button.
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i think that "smart screen off" is better
I just upgraded to an HTC One, but am having issues with this one and may need to exchange it. Before I do I wanted to see if the issues were at all common or if there is a fix for any of them.
Issues:
1. The power button is sunk in a bit. Not flush, but below the hole. It is very difficult to push and has been driving me nuts.
2. The front buttons do not light up. I saw them light up once, but most of the time I have to guess where the buttons are. Also very annoying as back, home, and power are used frequently.
3. Over half of my text messages need to be resent multiple times. This did not happen with my previous phone.
4. Smaller issue but the volume rocker is difficult to press. Big difference from the HTC EVO 4G LTE
5. Do I have to force close the power app everytime I restart the phone?
6. How do I recent apps? Holding down home goes to Google Now.
Thank you for any help.
FrankthaTank said:
I just upgraded to an HTC One, but am having issues with this one and may need to exchange it. Before I do I wanted to see if the issues were at all common or if there is a fix for any of them.
Issues:
1. The power button is sunk in a bit. Not flush, but below the hole. It is very difficult to push and has been driving me nuts.
Me too. I am gonna RMA it, this is a QC issue. Two of my other ones are fine, this one is bad.
2. The front buttons do not light up. I saw them light up once, but most of the time I have to guess where the buttons are. Also very annoying as back, home, and power are used frequently.
Does your auto brightness work properly? Many people were reporting problems with the ambient light sensor.
3. Over half of my text messages need to be resent multiple times. This did not happen with my previous phone.
I have no idea what this is. Google voice probs?
4. Smaller issue but the volume rocker is difficult to press. Big difference from the HTC EVO 4G LTE
HTC has sacrificed functionality for aesthetics. You'll get used to it, though.
5. Do I have to force close the power app everytime I restart the phone?
Why would you do this? Does the power saver notification bother you so much?
6. How do I recent apps? Holding down home goes to Google Now.
Double tap home.
Thank you for any help.
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The volume rocker is flush to the body of the phone but Ive had no problems using it? Maybe because I'm using a case I'm not too sure
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joshiy99 said:
The volume rocker is flush to the body of the phone but Ive had no problems using it? Maybe because I'm using a case I'm not too sure
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Yes, a case makes it much easier because then there is nothing to stop your fingers from pressing the volume buttons. The bezel is the culprit here.
True, but I can't imagine not having a case for such a beautiful phone
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joshiy99 said:
True, but I can't imagine not having a case for such a beautiful phone
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That's oxymoronic, not to mention a double negative.
FrankthaTank said:
I just upgraded to an HTC One, but am having issues with this one and may need to exchange it. Before I do I wanted to see if the issues were at all common or if there is a fix for any of them.
Issues:
1. The power button is sunk in a bit. Not flush, but below the hole. It is very difficult to push and has been driving me nuts.
2. The front buttons do not light up. I saw them light up once, but most of the time I have to guess where the buttons are. Also very annoying as back, home, and power are used frequently.
3. Over half of my text messages need to be resent multiple times. This did not happen with my previous phone.
4. Smaller issue but the volume rocker is difficult to press. Big difference from the HTC EVO 4G LTE
5. Do I have to force close the power app everytime I restart the phone?
6. How do I recent apps? Holding down home goes to Google Now.
Thank you for any help.
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1: How flush is it? Mine is flush but I can still press it easily without a case on. With a case on, I have to place my finger a certain way.
2: The buttons are light sensitive. So if you're in the dark, they will light up. If you're out in the sun or in a room with the light on, they won't light up. That's one thing I love about HTC.
3: Umm maybe spotty coverage? Or it could be a defect. Not sure about that one.
4: Volume rocker is fine if you don't have a case on. Just try hitting it near the very top or bottom to make it easier.
5: Are you asking about the power saver notification? If yes then yeah, every time you reboot. Or you can just leave it there. I don't mind it as I am switching the power saver on and off quite often.
6: You double tap the home button.
Hope this helps!
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OP, if it is hard at all to press the power button, return it or exchange it. My other Ones are SUPER easy to press. I have to get around to mailing this one in, but I'm not sure if I should because everything else about this phone is pretty much perfect.
And to see if your button lights are working, just cover the ambient light sensor with your finger. The one at the top left. Hold it for about 3 seconds. The lights should turn on. It think it's very smart that they only turn in when there is very little light.
I would have like a nav bar better though.
Okay so I'm exchanging the phone for the power button issue. Sad that the volume rocker issue will continue, but I can handle that one. The power button on mine is an absolute nightmare. I have to jam a fingernail in there to turn it on and half the time it doesn't work. Have to hit it just right.
The capacitive buttons do not light up in the light, dark, whenever. I cannot see the buttons and have to guess. Believe me, no one would love this feature. On my HTC EVO 4G LTE the lights came on. It gets annoying having to guess every time. I want the lights to come on.
My other big problem has nothing to do with google voice. I'll have full reception and not be able to make calls and text messages have to be resent. Seems like the phone is not working with the network correctly.
Yes the power saver notification is unacceptable. It is annoying to have a useless notification in the status bar. I'm not the only one it bothers and it needs to be removed permanently. Also I need Sprint ID to stop changing my custom screens. I would like my phone to work the way I want it to. I wanted an upgrade not a downgrade. When I get one with a working power button rooting should solve this, but if that wasn't an option I'd be shopping for another phone.
Figured out the double tap on home shortly after, but thanks. I still need to figure out how to stop Sprint ID from messing up my home screens. I tried disabling the icon pack for now.
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The capacitive buttons do not light up in the light, dark, whenever. I cannot see the buttons and have to guess. Believe me, no one would love this feature. On my HTC EVO 4G LTE the lights came on. It gets annoying having to guess every time. I want the lights to come on.
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That's sure not right. Hopefully your exchange doesn't do that, because mine lights up at all times of day.
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My other big problem has nothing to do with google voice. I'll have full reception and not be able to make calls and text messages have to be resent. Seems like the phone is not working with the network correctly.
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Again, not an issue here. Hopefully something your first unit just struggled with.
FrankthaTank said:
Yes the power saver notification is unacceptable. It is annoying to have a useless notification in the status bar. I'm not the only one it bothers and it needs to be removed permanently.
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Gone in 4.2, I believe. In the meantime though, you can long-press on the notification, head over to App info, and force stop the relevant app. Kills the thing quite nicely.
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Also I need Sprint ID to stop changing my custom screens. I would like my phone to work the way I want it to. I wanted an upgrade not a downgrade. When I get one with a working power button rooting should solve this, but if that wasn't an option I'd be shopping for another phone.
Figured out the double tap on home shortly after, but thanks. I still need to figure out how to stop Sprint ID from messing up my home screens. I tried disabling the icon pack for now.
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Can't really help you here. First thing I did when I got the phone was disable all of the bloatware (built-in Android disable function), although I later killed it off with Titanium Backup. Never had much an issue there though. Tried another launcher, maybe?
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That's oxymoronic, not to mention a double negative.
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First a double negative is the only way this phrase works. Otherwise it's "I imagine having a case." which does not convey the point. Sure could go with "can't imagine leaving the phone unprotected" which is still a double negative without another "not" but that just seems nit-picky.
Also the first thing I do with phones when I get them is put a case on them. After many beautiful phones becoming banged up, scratched, ugly phones you learn that a case keeps them beautiful. The aluminum will scratch easily so putting a case on it is a good idea. There are clear cases so you can still see through. You could just be really careful and paranoid with it though it will probably get scratched anyway. It's up to you, but in no way is it odd or a contradiction to protect the appearance of a beautiful phone with a case.
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First a double negative is the only way this phrase works. Otherwise it's "I imagine having a case." which does not convey the point. Sure could go with "can't imagine leaving the phone unprotected" which is still a double negative without another "not" but that just seems nit-picky.
Also the first thing I do with phones when I get them is put a case on them. After many beautiful phones becoming banged up, scratched, ugly phones you learn that a case keeps them beautiful. The aluminum will scratch easily so putting a case on it is a good idea. There are clear cases so you can still see through. You could just be really careful and paranoid with it though it will probably get scratched anyway. It's up to you, but in no way is it odd or a contradiction to protect the appearance of a beautiful phone with a case.
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Just poking, mate. :s
Anyway, OP, I hope you can resolve these issues. The bloatware can easily be removed via root. The Power saver notification is gone in the 4.2 update. (We'll get that soon, hopefully)
The texting thing is bizzare. I really don't know what that was.