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[HTC Sensation] Noodles317:
Same here until i went back to Vodafone UK

Just thought i would throw my opinion in and i am new to this forum as i used to hang out over at Phandroid......so please be gentle!!

Bit of background about me aswell, i have come from the HTC Desire and i also own a Samsung Galaxy S2.......via my missus anyway!

I got my Senastion 23/08/11 from Vodafone UK and the moment i turned it on i had the power button issue be it the screen continuously coming back on until i push the button on average 3 times or the random screen shot taking until i repressed it.

Anyway looked into this issue on multiple forums and tried everything except physically changing the phone with the "spacer" as i was of the opinion that it was only a month old and i wasn't about to physically change the phone without Vodafone seeing it first!

I have tried resetting the phone a total of 10 times aswell as reconfiguring it with all my app reinstalls/unistalls etc and i even tried the flash player update that was mentioned but after doing all of this on Thursday i finally said enough is enough as it made no difference what so ever and took it back to the shop.

I was lucky enough to walk into the shop and be dealt with a couple of really helpful people and was literally just giving a brand new phone which as you can imagine i was happy about.

Now for the interesting bit, i turned the phone on and noticed straight away that the power button is sitting higher on the top of the handset and thought "hmmm" and put it down to it being a brand new handset and continued on with testing everything. I found all the issues have dissapeared with the power button and also the handset as a whole is a lot quicker after installing all my apps so was very very happy.

Anyway after playing with the handest for a whaile i started looking at the physical handset features according to the pictures various people have put up on sites, and have found the power button mech on the phone and the back cover are different and seem to be a whole lot stronger on my handset, so i am wondering if HTC have recognised the fault and upgraded the mechanism for all new handsets.

Not sure if this helps anyone but it has been for me at least a physical problem with the phone and i though that i would put up my findings for everyone.

I also don't seem to have the widget reloading continuously aswell and have only turned the phone off once since i got it yesterday and that was only cause i wanted to test something so as i say i think all the newish handsets seem to have been upgraded to deal with all the issues that everyone seems to be having or it may have something to do with the Sensation XE that is imminent, i have no idea as i am just guessing but i wanted to put this up for everyone who believe it to be either a physical or software issue.

Hope this helps some people................now back to my cave to continue testing my new awesome handset!!!
[HTC Sensation] keonar:
Stress Test

I am almost fixed that this is now a hardware error with a possible software component. I did a simple stress test and here are the results.

Step 1: 200 power button presses at a 1 second interval produced 24 errors (either not turning the screen off, or not turning it on, or turning it off then turning on by itself)

Step 2: backing removed - 200 power button presses at a 1 second interval pressing on the actual power button with my fingernail - produced 1 errors

Step 3: Placed case back on: pressed power button 200 times and recorded 31 errors.

At first I was almost sure this was a software issue but now im thinking its hardware with terrible timing coinciding with the release of 2.3.4. Probably why this problem has been so slow to be addressed. I will go to the t-mobile store and demand a swap, this is ridiculous.
[HTC Sensation] f3nd3r:
I've finally had enough and my phone is going in for repair.
[HTC Sensation] mps83:
I'm gettin sick of it too now, the problem is gettin worse by the day!
[HTC Sensation] predator21:
i got this problem after a month of gettin a replacement sensation..the design itself is ****...again they told me to submit and the nearest service place is 100 km from my palce i said BALLS and did this my own fix...now prob is solved

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1271185
[HTC Sensation] anarchyuk:
well i cant do a fix with super glue because the wont accept it back for other faults... I have had mine returned today they changed a few parts but the problem still exists... going back tomorrow to HTC...

edit: check the repair sheet and all it says is they replaced the speaker, panasonic eas1s181c no wonder its still the same
[HTC Sensation] Mrplennium:
This issue definitely has to be software related. There is no way this is a mass coincidence of everyone experiencing the power button issue around the same time as the update! Plus I always press my power button with the same force and sometimes it wakes/sleeps the phone and sometimes I need to click a second time. I will press lightly 4 times in a row and it will wake up, but then on the 5th try it would need a second click. If it were strictly hardware, I would not get a response when clicking lightly. Sometimes I will go an entire 1/2hr to and 1hr without experiencing it. Turning in your phone for repair wont do much. They will turn it on, play with it a time or two then determine there is nothing wrong with it. If they don't figure out a way to fix this I will be selling this phone and getting the Samsung Galaxy S 2. I said I would never get a samsung product but I have to give credit where it's due. Samsung did a good job with the gs2.
[HTC Sensation] EniHS:
For me, it was 100% HARDWARE related. It wasn't that I had to press several times to wake the phone. It was like when I pressed once, the screen went on and instantly off.

Best way to observe this was in Key Test in recovery. Pressing the button showed 1 press, then RELEASING it showed next press. Tried to release it VERY VERY slowly - lowering the pressure of your finger on this button (in key test), I could finally notice a registered press even when the button wasn't "unclicked" yet! <- It was 100% weak hardware design. Warranty service DID replace the button and for now it is working.

BUT. Here is interesting...

I started to notice the same thing as described above, with VOLUME DOWN button! Noticed that in Recovery when navigating through menus. Then, confirmed it in Key Test mode. Releasing the button very slowly, even before "unclicking" the phone's registering second press!

This is just bull****. It is not a single case - it is very weak design of all physical buttons (power and volumes) and many of you could have the issue hardware related.

But, I know, for some of you having problems with screenshots and other problems than described here (f.e. having to press several times to wake the phone up), it is SOFTWARE issue.
[HTC Sensation] anarchyuk:
if it was software related why did every single person who got the update not start getting this issue? and why when going to stock 2.3.3 not resolve it??

If it is a software issue then I have specifically made sure that my main board that the two flex run in to, be preserved and only the top board to be replaced with the camera, speaker, power clicker..
[HTC Sensation] f3nd3r:
I've sent mine in today. I hope my VOL DOWN button doesn't start playing up too! I think if this happens I will just sell the phone. I can't be doing with sending it in for repair every few weeks.
[HTC Sensation] familyhousing:
This issue is really confusing. It has been gone for a while for me but today it came back consistently. Various levels of pressure made no difference, which makes me think there isn't a problem with the button mechanism. Disabling vibration feedback had no effect. Removing the case and cleaning had no effect. After reboot nothing changed.

Now this is the really interesting bit. I removed the case while the phone was powered, and pushed the button contact with pointed tool. It exibited exactly the same behavior - regardless of pressure applied (or timing of press). This rules out problems with the outer case design.

I am about to try removing the battery for a few minutes. I suspect this is a actually a problem with the switch logic and not mechanical. Will post results...
[HTC Sensation] familyhousing:
After battery removal, the problem is still there. This is so strange, I don't understand how it can work fine for a week and then consistently fail, even when the outer case is removed.

I am beaten, I hope someone else can make sense of this. I can understand why there are people that believe it is 100% software problem and others that say 100% hardware. Bizarre!
[HTC Sensation] anarchyuk:
Its a very hard one to figure.. but to when people say its the 2.3.4 update that caused it is not really a acceptable diagnostic since this thread is not flooded with people with the issue.. when mine came back today it still had the problem yet had been fully updated via HTC service center with the 2.3.4 and the new hboot.
[HTC Sensation] familyhousing:
Finally, identified...

It is a hardware problem, but for me it is the inner mechanism.

I have determined that when the phone is intact (with the outer case on) pressing the power button on the left hand edge of the button, never reproduces the problem. Pressing the button centrally, or on the right hand side produces the problem. This problem may vary with wear, but is clearly progressive, and affects the inner button contact.

Cam someone else confirm this behavior?

Edit: I am absolutely convinced now, this is 100% reproducable for me that pressing the left edge of the button solves the problem, and upon pressing centrally, the problem is present. RMA tomorrow I think.
[HTC Sensation] anarchyuk:
I wonder if popping the power button out the cover and modding how it to how interacts with the leaf hinge. so it instead of having that small bit of plastic it extends towards the good side?
[HTC Sensation] f3nd3r:
Or sell it and get a SGS2. HTC's build quality is so bad now. I have owned several HTC devices over the years and never have I encountered one with so many reported issues. To add to this, my friend owns a Windows Phone 7 HTC, the Mozart to be exact and he has exactly the same issue with his power button. If I experience any more hardware related issues with my Sensation, I am selling it.
[HTC Sensation] ltcaugust13:
I had the same annoying problem...

Finally I sent it back to HTC and got it fixed...

At this point I will say it is a hardware problem as on the service sheet, it is stated replace Upper Board.

Now the button is working fine.

Software wise... My phone was not reset or flashed with anything else.

It is exactly the same as wat I handed over to HTC.

Hope my input is helpful.
[HTC Sensation] Master&Slave™:
This thread is floated with people with the issure?!?!?!...why do u think people are here majority of us got it after the 2.3.4 update

My bros sensation is just fine with 2.3.3 still and mine was until i updated it, and right after i had the problem..
[HTC Sensation] EniHS:
You know the word "coincidence"? Did you missed a lot of posts here, where it clearly outcomes that it is hardware?
[HTC Sensation] ac1898:
Hi.....this is my first post, Ive always searched and found solutions to problems with my Androids through XDA dev. in the past so i thought its time for me to pay back a little in whatever ways I can.

Been having the same power button issues like most of you guys and the sad part is I bought my device thru eBay, therefore I cannot send it back to a carrier for repairs. I am using a T-Mob phone in Canada.

Anyways, this is what I did to solve my power button issues.

The main functions of the power button are

1) Power off and on

2) Reboot

3) Lock/unlock screen (if you have the habit of manually turning off your screen using the power button instead of the set-time screensaver mode)

4) Screenshots ( which I think whos introduction through update 2.3.4 is the main culprit behind the p-button issues )

So what I did, is find apps that serves the same duties of the powerbutton but by clicking the apps shortcut in homescreen , so for ....

1) Power on/off app = TURN OFF (its turns your phone off only , sadly you still have to use the power button to turn it on )

2) Reboot app = FAST REBOOT

3) Lock/unlock screen = SCREEN OFF AND LOCK ( costs like $1.99 )

AND NOW THE GOD SEND LIFESAVER OF AN APPS FOR US, THE CURSED HTC SENSATION POWER BUTTON SUFFERERS

" WidgetLocker "

it...

1) Lets you use the volume up/down button to wakeup screen (after the screen powers off in screensaver mode) instead of power button

2) Disable stock lock screen

Installing these apps have reduced my power button usage dramatically, this is just a temp. fix and I am praying that the next update will solve the power button problems permanantly

Hope this helps guys.............
[HTC Sensation] ac1898:
Hi again guys........I have some good news ( for me at least )

My power problems have gone away but I don't know how but this is what I have done to my phone.

Updated to 2.3.4, that's when problem started, then I tried lots of changes to the software to see if I can get rid of the problem,ie. S-off, rooted, flashed custom ROM, flashed back to shipped ROM (2.3.3), however , the problem remains after each step.

So, I updated 2 days ago ( Sept 30 ) to 2.3.4 again ( because it keeps telling me update is available ) and guess what, the power button issues are now completely gone !!!!

I guess HTC must have realized the error and correctly the 2.3.4 upgrade, so what i would suggest is flash back to 2.3.3, then upgrade back to 2.3.4, I have a feeling they fixed the flaw in version 2.3.4 as of Sept 30th.
[HTC Sensation] JMUT:
When you say you updated to 2.3.4, was that via the OTA update method? You just downgraded and waited til it said an update was available then let it update?
[HTC Sensation] euki69:
hello! I haven't read most of the thread, although I did read a good amount.

I thought I'd chime in, I'm sorry if this was already mentioned.

But I've also had this power button issue and I also thought it was a hardware issue but I think it might just software, something I've noticed is that when I used the AR HD ROM I had this issue, When I switched to LeeDroid due to battery draining issues, the problem stopped!.. then I went back to AR HD and the problem came back again.
[HTC Sensation] ac1898:
Waited till it said an update was available and did it OTA, I think it should work too if you manually ask for an update
[HTC Sensation] mathyou9:
How long did it take your phone to find the OTA update? A day? A week?

I downgraded to 2.3.3. I tried to do a manual update, but when I go to check for HTC software updates, it tells me:

Your phone is up to date

There are no updates available for your phone
[HTC Sensation] anarchyuk:
got mine back from htc today with no software changes (still unlocked from threeuk) just a new power board pcb.. no power button issues. it was sent as 2.3.4, I have now flashed it with the beats audio rom and the power button is still working perfectly.. no issues with double tapping.. happy days hope the new board is a revised version.
[HTC Sensation] ac1898:
It notified me within a week, the post before this says that the problem was fixed by changing hardware but mine is fixed by changing software , so...i am surprised , bottom line is my problems are gone.....

I also read somewhere that if you change the date of your device to a month or two ahead, it will search for an update...pls google and find out
[HTC Sensation] anarchyuk:
ya know what, HTC are useless. the issue has just returned but no where near as bad. had a live chat with a HTC agent and he said I am really sorry all they did was flash the software. I know this is a lie as when it came back it was still sim unlocked and the software was the ruu I flashed not the one that came back the after the first replacement..

what rom fixed your issues? im seriously sick of sending the phone back they want it back again for the 4th time... rather sell it..
[HTC Sensation] mathyou9:
It turns out I was using the wrong RUU (somehow it didn't recognize updates.) Anyway, so I found the proper RUU to revert; it found the update without problem. But, unfortunately, the power button problem persists. It was worth a shot, though. Thanks.
[HTC Sensation] anarchyuk:
thats due to your devices cid. super cid your device to flash any ruu using this guide http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1192300

step 4..

just to maybe test new ones
[HTC Sensation] anarchyuk:
As I flash it the phone is getting worse and worse. flashed RUU_Pyramid_HTC_Europe_1.45.401.2_Radio_10.56.9035.00U_10.14.9035.01_M_release_208857_signed and now I cant even navigate the recovery without it pressing the button twice.. smack me twice and call me a *****! this may in fact be a software issue.. gona flash the stock 2.08.401.1_stock_rooted_signed-0.2.zip using the PG58IMG.zip method so I can see it change the sbl etc and then go custom and see if it changes how it acts.... might aswell brick it before I throw it through HTC's window

edit: madness. didnt even get to the above process. just took the covery off and battery out, held power button down to discharge pcb from electricity.. turn it back on into recovery, flashed the latest enegery rom and the issue is gone... wonder if this is due to it being based on the 2x roms???
[HTC Sensation] dipdap:
I've had the powerbutton problem as well.

I know it will not count for a lot of people, but my problem seems to be kernel related.

Today I use the energy rom sense 3.5 with stock htc kernel, no powerbutton problems

As soon as I put a custom kernel on, like the bricked one, my powerbutton problem is there again.

I've tried a rom with the faux kernel, again powerbutton problems.

I haven't seen it reported before, so for now I think my phone can't handle custom kernels?:confused:
[HTC Sensation] slick007:
what version of energy rom you installed ? I will try this also to see if the problem is solved, because I'm very annoyed about this !
[HTC Sensation] dipdap:
Energy_10.03.2011.Sensation.Sense.3.5

That's the one on my phone right now, and now 4 days without any powerbutton problems.

I really hope that it will work on yours too.:)
[HTC Sensation] govtcheez:
has anyone tried shaving down the little rubber nub that's beneath the power button? I was having issues with my battery cover/case so I got a new one from HTC and this one is making the issue worse and the main reason I can think of is that this nub isn't worn in, so is slightly thicker than than the old one. I might mess around with the old one to see if I can make it smaller. I think the problem is that it's such a tight squeeze, the rubber nub is constantly pushing down on the power button.
[HTC Sensation] keonar:
Magically Fixed?

My issues have completely stopped. I dont get a single accidental screenshot or issue with the power button. Nothing really changed, it just started working. I waited 2 days and then upgraded to cyanogen, still no issues. Very weird, considering my stress test was pointing to hardware. At this point, i dont care anymore.
[HTC Sensation] Erazor2k8:
Hey Guys,

Just had a quick Chat with HTC Support.

They told me that it is 100% a Software Problem and they got already several hundred complaints about this topic since they rolled out Version 2.3.4

The developers are working on a fix, earliest delivery date (FOTA) is expected for next week, i don't really know how realistic this answer is but the hope never dies ;)

Regards

Ralf
[HTC Sensation] mps83:
that's great news, lets hope it's true.
[HTC Sensation] LPChris47:
I never had a power button issue until the 2.3.4 update.

My power button takes 2 clicks every so often to turn the screen off, and it's so damn annoying!

I know it's a software problem, not hardware, because if I rapidly turn the screen on and off with the power button, there's no issue whatsoever.

But I hate having to press the power button twice to turn the screen off. I'm considering just getting a widget to shut my screen off. Not sure which of those widgets are actually good, though :confused:
[HTC Sensation] the-Mike_D:
I've had too many roms, mods, ect. Used the crap out of my power button during each customization. I'm not on 2.3.4 anymore but even when I was I never had the problem you are referring to. I actually really like to screenshot feature so I wouldn't get rid of it.
[HTC Sensation] jjdoctor:
Hey guys why not just ignore this issue using this Mod..;)

This can help u limit Power button ONLY to Power ON... it wont disbale its screen lock/unlock function but will also use Volume keys to do that job...

check here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=18223696#post18223696
[HTC Sensation] arzbhatia:
Oh this happened with me too! I just took off the back cover and pushed up the button. And fiddled a little.
[HTC Sensation] F.3.A.R:
The power button issue (needing several presses, appearing to register double presses, but NOT the camera issue) came back for me over the last week.

I did a full wipe and updated to the latest InsertCoin Rom (3.2.1) on Friday, and the issue was gone immediately. Full wipe consisted of a factory reset in recovery, then a wipe of the dalvik cache.

Whoever said it may be a kernel issue could be on to something...
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slimthug0830:
I was having problems with my Vibrant t959, so I formatted my main SD card in my phone, and now I Get The black Vibrant screen, or a black screen with the rotating clock thing but it freezes. My Vibrant won't connect to my pc (Win7 64 bit) for Kies or ODIN. I am new to SGS phones. If anyone can halp me to get my phone working again please help! Thanks! I think I deleted EVERYTHING on my phone. It sucks! Anyone know how to get stuff on my phone without it being recognized by my PC?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tigerbalm306:
You shouldn't have any problem getting your computer to detect it in download mode through Odin. Try installing the drivers again. If it's bricked after you try to Odin back to stock then you should try using Eugene's unbrickable froyo rom
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slimthug0830:
But I have never been able to get my phone to be recognized on my pc, always did my stuff w/o my PC. I just have it stuck on the black screen and nothing will happen. I'm lost... any more suggestions?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slimthug0830:
OK so it says Downloading... Do not turn off target!!! Is this good? And how long should this take to do what it's doing?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyle51:
just a few min

have u put the .tar file in pda on odin ??

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=849028
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kawika:
You are so close!!!:eek:
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mmapcpro:
Oddest battery graph I've had yet....
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Mister Hat:
Haha maybe it didnt register the battery changing at the beginning.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] FatalityBoyZahy:
Is it the sudden battery drop?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] KRAZYADROIDMASTER:
What is it???
[T-Mobile LG G2x] g2man20:
I have run into this multiple times but only when I listen to music. I can have it fully charged at 8:00 in the morning and then 9:00 its dropped almost 50 percent. I looked up how much battery the music player is using and its under 1%. I never had this issue with Froyo...LG should not of rushed out the GB update like that without figuring out bugs like that
[T-Mobile LG G2x] bobdelt:
I wouldnt exactly say LG "rushed" at getting us the gingerbread update.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mmapcpro:
It was the fact that my battery % didn't change for over 7 hours
[T-Mobile LG G2x] KRAZYADROIDMASTER:
What program are you using?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mmapcpro:
Just the android settings
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mr.frankm:
What rom?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chathan666:
cm7 modded optimus one restarts when connecting usb storage...I've partitioned 512 MB as ext4