Hi,
Here's an interesting issue...
I have an old dock for a TF701 with a mechanically broken mount/dock but otherwise (was) working
I have a brand new TF701 plus new dock that all works fine
I also have a dock bought on eBay as a spare - working state unknown
The new tablet was updated to 4.4.2, and also updated the firmware on the new keyboard and is otherwise stock, and working fine. However, if I plug the tablet into the eBay dock, the display immediately disappears and the tablet will not respond until I undock it and hold the power button for a couple of seconds - at which point it boots up, suggesting that it instantly crashes when docking.
If I try holding the power button while the tablet is docked in the eBay dock, the screen back light comes on and off, but nothing else.
Suspecting an electrical failure in the eBay dock, I removed the dock/mount part and swapped it on the old keyboard that was mechanically broken - same result - the tablet crashes, and then has to be booted once undocked.
The tablet still works perfectly well in the new dock...
Has anyone come across this? I can't believe it is due to having old firmware in the older docks, but I can't really see what else could be at issue...
Curiously, I also reconnected the original electrical connector on the broken dock, and tried plugging that in (without the mechanical part of the docking mount), but this produced the same result (i.e. using my old keyboard, with all of the original (working) electrical components changed nothing)...
I'm somewhat surprised.
Any thoughts on this?
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Hello all,
I have strange problems while charging (wall charging only) my NOOKcolor: the touch screen is not responsive (either at all or very sluggish). On home screen I could launch programs, but not rearrange (drag), have to type very slow in order to get input, on lock screen cannot even unlock
If disconnecting the charger (from wall or cable from nook) it starts to work perfect.
My NOOKcolor is fully rooted, but the problem remains after un-root/factory rest.
Anyone else seen this behavior?
Any solution/suggestion?
Thanks,
Darky
Your problem is not unique and has been noted by many others. No fix was discussed yet though.
Mine doesn't do it. I saw on google it's one of the possible problems with a new unit. You might want to reflash to stock and exchange it.
I've noticed mine does it while playing Pocket Legends. If I have it on the charger, it will automatically tap-click on the screen when I'm using the joystick, so it starts to open all sorts of menus. So I pretty much can't play the game when charging.
It started about 1-month ago, the microphone quit working. I purchased another usb/microphone connector from EBAY, installed, and all was good until the cheap USB port literally came off the solder. Purchased another and installed, but this time the black clip that holds the flex cable in place broke off. After several attempts with tape, the connector stayed in place, but the phone would only charge and sporadically allow me to use the phones full USB functions.
Right now the black connector is still broken off, the phone will only charge so no USB functions like fast charge, and the microphone works randomly. Is there an easy fix to reconnect the black clip? Actually, I've lost the black clip now, and don't think that the tape is doing a good job at all.
Another strange behavior was when the phones case was pressing against like usb/mic that was installed, it would not work anymore. It was almost like there was a short somewhere.
I turned on my phone earlier to notice that the screen was suddenly completely white at full brightness whenever it was on, still touch responsive as I can hear it. This is happening immediately upon boot, not even showing the Samsung nor AT&T logos, so I believe it is a hardware issue. Has anyone else had this happen? If so, is there a solution short of getting a replacement? Maybe tearing it down and reseating the connector or something? I don't know, just a bit upset and rambling, sorry
Tore it down and undid and reseated every ribbon cable I saw, didn't help. Ordered a replacement should get it in a few days, might sell the old one for parts to recuperate some of the costs or maybe pick up one of the media docks that does TV out and USB host as well as charging, see if I can convert it to a set top box, assuming the dock will work without any setup on the phone itself
Hi all. I'm having a problem getting my tablet to stay powered off when it is docked with the keyboard. When I power the tablet off and close the lid, invariably it ends up turning itself back on. At first I thought something might have been hitting the (terribly placed) power button in my bag, but I discovered it happened when sitting flat on my desk with nothing near it. I suspect the reason is because the connection between the tablet and the KB dock is loose and the tablet tends to wobble slightly, but I have not tried to fix that as I don't want to damage anything. A few other posters talked about using foam tape in the joint to take up the excess space and tighten it up, so I might try that, but I was just curious if anyone else had experienced the same thing and what, if anything, was your fix (for the power issue).
Same problem
Hi there,
I've experienced the same problem during a flight. I turned the tablet before going the Xrays in the airport, and it was turned back on on the other side. I'm agreeing on the connector theory that might be lose, or something in the docks that trigger the power on. When the tablet is not on the dock, it won't power by itself.
Hi guys, so I think I've identified what might be causing this issue but I want to see if this is specific to my device or Samsung in general.
When I'm using Google Maps in landscape orientation and charging wirelessly, the hardware buttons would have random phantom presses which causes it to leave navigation or open recent apps. I have a tempered glass protector and I thought that might be the issue but it's not. I've used two wireless chargers (one desktop and one in the car) to see if it's the charger but even with the desktop charger, I still see the bug.
Can someone test this out? Use any wireless charger and Google Maps in navigation landscape mode and see if it bugs out. It'll take a min or two to have the phantom press.
mrjbn said:
Hi guys, so I think I've identified what might be causing this issue but I want to see if this is specific to my device or Samsung in general.
When I'm using Google Maps in landscape orientation and charging wirelessly, the hardware buttons would have random phantom presses which causes it to leave navigation or open recent apps. I have a tempered glass protector and I thought that might be the issue but it's not. I've used two wireless chargers (one desktop and one in the car) to see if it's the charger but even with the desktop charger, I still see the bug.
Can someone test this out? Use any wireless charger and Google Maps in navigation landscape mode and see if it bugs out. It'll take a min or two to have the phantom press.
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I just tested this and did not experience the issue. Here is my setup...
Verizon Note 5
Samsung Clear View Case
No Screen Protector
Tylt Desktop Wireless Charger
I am not sure how quickly or frequently you see the issue. I watched my phone for 6 minutes and nothing happened.