yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Sensation] Spr33y:
It'd be interesting if we could get this ported over to the Sensation when the dev releases his source code? It's basically allows you to unlock the screen by swiping the capacitive buttons.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1346760
[HTC Sensation] DanielF50:
Everyone who is having this problem should try Bricked Kernel 1.6 beta 1, fixed my power button problem completely, and I thought it was a hardware issue :)
[HTC Sensation] walkinhotdog:
I agree! either it keeps aborting my selection of flashing a file or i dont even get to confirm i want to flash it and it starts. lol. hard to believe a kernel will solve the issue but ill give it a try later
[HTC Sensation] DanielF50:
Doesn't fix it in recovery but does when booted, report back :D
[HTC Sensation] civicvx94:
you know you can use the soft keys to navigate right? home=up, menu=down, back=back, search=select...

Also, I just sent my S4G back for warranty due to the dust issue and my new one does not have the power button issue whatsoever. I'm really hoping that they fixed the issue and it doesnt start back up..
[HTC Sensation] naimmkassim:
Just did what you already did yesterday..until now no screenshot happen yet..seems its resolve my problem for now..will continue monitor it..
[HTC Sensation] dhdcdarchy:
I have the exact same issue, which is really annoying, especially trying to explain it to people and they constantly say its a hardware issue when its blatantly not, This is the most annoying glitch, I cant seem to stop the issue. Wish i'd never updated
[HTC Sensation] nba1341:
I have the random screenshot issue in arhd 4.1.7 ironically the only 3 times it happens I was pressing home button while in tapatalk. Just checked my 20 screenshot and they are all of tapatalk lol
[HTC Sensation] lexorcist:
Unfortunately, the latest leaked stock ROM didn't resolve this issue :(
[HTC Sensation] el viento:
I'm running Bricked and still have the issue. I'm almost certain its a hardware issue to do with either the case and the way the power button contacts on the switch or the switch itself. It's actually interesting I spoke to a friend with the same problem and he found that pressing on the right hand side of the button resolves the problem (which is the opposite of what I found). Then I released he was left handed - It may be a coincidence but maybe repeat presses on one side of the button causes some sort of wear issue, just a thought!
[HTC Sensation] WTFD4V1D:
It probably is a hardware issue. When I press mine on the left side, it is fine, but when I press it on the middle/right side, it turns right back on.
[HTC Sensation] aw1974:
Try my fix for the hardware issue as posted above. I've had zero issues with my power button since I did that but still the screenshot issue remains.
[HTC Sensation] naimmkassim:
Yeah..right..already 3 days without issue after do that. Thanks!! & will continue monitor & see how :)
[HTC Sensation] FilipC:
do you have the same issue (f.e. in recovery mode where it's easily reproducible) even with the case off the phone? if it only does it with the cover on, try cleaning the power button sides, the opening is narrow and the button gets harder to move (sweat + dust)
[HTC Sensation] Fihlvein:
Well I tried twice, but I just don't dare to mess with that any more. I found no use of that.

There is a green little circuit board, on which the power button is attached, and the board & button is covered by black tape so you can't really see them. Did you mean you raised the black tape or the green board?
[HTC Sensation] DarkNate34:
I'm no expert at this but it could be possible, that the phone has been overuse. I once had a problem where the phone would continuously keep pressing the home button on its own, I had to pull out the battery for 25 hours and when I put it back on everything was fine. Most of you don't have the time to this,so just take the battery out for at least 2 hours. This may or may not fix the problem, but since there is no harm in trying, you can just give it a go
[HTC Sensation] aw1974:
I attached a couple of pics since it's easier to see than describe.:D

In the first pic, you can see the black strip next to the front facing camera. If that is laying flush or flat with the top of the phone, the power button will not make solid contact with it and you will get the "double tap". In the second pic, all you have to do is use your fingernail or some other small object to simple raise the little strip. That's all there is to it. I haven't had the double tap issue since I've done this. Power button works great no matter where you press it and I was one who could reproduce the problem every time by pressing on the right side of the button. But like I said, I still have the screenshot issue which leads me to believe that is software related.
[HTC Sensation] DanielF50:
Are you running 1.6b1? It is a hardware issue as if I press the right side, it used to screw up, but it can obviously be fixed using software updates, I don't doubt HTC will release a update for it some when :)
[HTC Sensation] EdwardGroves:
Chiming in to say that none of the Kernals/Roms have fixed this issue for me either.

I found switching to Reverted AOSP has lessened the problem, but the button is still troublesome.
[HTC Sensation] el viento:
No I'm running V1.5 will have a go with 1.6b1 and report back. Thanks for the info :)
[HTC Sensation] ilostchild:
Hello again i just go a new back cover for my sensation, yesterday, since today i had no issue with power button or screenshot, i will come back within a weeks play to tell you any difference
[HTC Sensation] ags29:
I'm 100% sure it's a software issue. How has this not already been acknowledged? Anyway, that's just me.
[HTC Sensation] mic180:
I have a feeling it's both. It first happened to me after updating the stock ROM to 2.3.5. It went away when I flashed Bricked v1.4, it returned with 1.5, and now it's gone away with bricked beta 1.6.

Other have said that it makes no difference so those people might be experience a hardware issue that the soldering guides address.
[HTC Sensation] naimmkassim:
1 week already without any screenshot :) its look working for me. Or is it due to the new security update i receive few days ago that fix it? Only god knews..lol
[HTC Sensation] bertanoid:
Anyone got any more answers for this problem?
[HTC Sensation] ilostchild:
actually yes i do, its neither internal or software, its our Back cover power Button, i think at one point in time it loses the stiff ridge adn becomes lil too flimsy which creates double tap or a "hold" when it lightly rest on the tape inside...

I recently got a new cover(stated above) and so far i have not one double tap or random screen shot issues

i am using Leedroid ROM latest too, but if any other would like to confirm and try to get a new back cover from HTC and see if it fixes the issue,

Leedroid rom is 2.3.5 rom with 3.5 Sense

also for those that use recovery and dont want to use the volume rockers and power button you can use the captivate(sp?)

Home=Down

Menu=Up

Back= Back

Search=Enter
[HTC Sensation] androidrobot:
Is the power button issue enough to make me regret buying this phone? Seems like most of you are really frustrated, have you tried contacting HTC? If yes, what have they said regarding these problems you're having?

Thanks.
[HTC Sensation] el viento:
The latest bricked does seem to lessen the problem but it still exists. Interesting a new cover seems to have fixed the problem....I wonder if its worth contacting HTC if someone has not already!
[HTC Sensation] ilostchild:
ME! lol i got a new cover and i have not encounter the issue so far
[HTC Sensation] vincepg13:
New cover, same problem, its 100% software, I even saw showP talking about a fix floating a round in sensation xe kernel source, plus to me it only happens on sense 3 roms....back button is perfect on sense 3.5 roms but beats audio is better on xe roms so I'm sticking it out

Software definitely

Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e
[HTC Sensation] Fihlvein:
According to show it's hardware. He just tackles it around with software hacks.
[HTC Sensation] bertanoid:
Just had a system update. Said it was for Twitter, but seems to have sorted out the problem so far! Fingers crossed!
[HTC Sensation] bertanoid:
Scrap that last message
[HTC Sensation] simba4:
not a big update :D
[HTC Sensation] knuddeknurft:
I've had the same problem. But sinds I have flashed another kernel(camera issue) it looks like it's not there anymore.

Could that be a solution? dont know if a kernel effects recovery..
[HTC Sensation] rynomadman:
I fixed mine by pulling that back cover off and at the top of the phone where the power button is I slide that black cover out from the left side leaving the right side in place and then bent that plastic piece so that is bubble up more and slide it back it the slit it was in. think the problem is that the glue that hold that piece in place breaks over time and lets it hold down the power button just enough to make this happen... This fixed my phone better then new even when new the power button on the shell was hardly raised up. now its stand up strong!!! its sooooo nice to turn the screen off and not have it come right back on!!! and being able to use my home button again!!!!!
[HTC Sensation] Phateless:
Capacitive.

And thanks.
[HTC Sensation] Fihlvein:
I just did that - I used a needles non-sharp end and slided it under the black tape on the left side where there is a little gap. Then I lifted the needle bringing more black tape out from where it comes from, and with just tiny pressure with whatever finger grip I got (a pair of finger nails probably would have helped!), I tried to bend the tape a bit so that it would not be completely flat against the actual power button.

When I put cover back on and clicked power button the first time, I felt and heard the button contacts going in contact and it felt normal after that.

First observations:

Recovery - tried to reproduce double click for around 5 minutes with key test. Turned power off in the middle and back to key test. I was not able to get double or no press even once.

Android - tried to turn on / off screen probably hundred of times. I also tried with CRT effects. I was simply not able to reproduce power button issue anywhere.

Honestly, bending that tape did some difference. For now the button works normally, but lets see if it starts acting wrong when time goes by.

Nice! :D
[HTC Sensation] pottyvick:
I had this problem too but mine was hardware related. I know that because it used to happen in recovery too. The phone would push the power button twice everytime I pushed it once. Got a replacement. Works fine now.
[HTC Sensation] Fihlvein:
Okay I guess it's pretty safe to say that post #340 and my tests on post #342 covers really easy workaround for this issue. If you decide to get a replacement / fixed unit, there's a good change you will again face this issue after a while.

I would rather try this workaround first to see if it solves your issue completely - but of course at your own risk.
[HTC Sensation] Scrupix:
Hi guys,

I just sent today my Sensation to the service (since I have a valid warranty) and I ask them to replace the power button, I will come back with news regarding this, I hope to send it back quickly :D

Cheers
[HTC Sensation] Snake_skw:
i was having this problem on every rom,until i flashed hypersensation and faux kernel 0.2.5b+ and everything is fine for me now,i havent noticed any double clicks,holds or anything weird for 5 days...just my 2 cents if anyone wants to experiment with that :)
[HTC Sensation] Over Achiever:
Just wanted to provide an update. I just applied the update from T-mobile USA and I believe the power button issue has been resolved with the update. I had not tried any of the physical tweaks listed above in this thread. Time will tell if the issue returns, but I believe they have fixed the software side of the issue.

-OA
[HTC Sensation] Scrupix:
Hi,

Do you mean the update to Android 2.3.4 / software version 1.50.531.1 ?

Hmmm, I just send my phone last days to a phone service and ask them to replace my power button... :( Oh well, at least it will be repaired somehow
[HTC Sensation] acalongi:
support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-2392

Check for HTC updates..

New Features & Improvements

The update to Android 2.3.4 / software version 1.50.531.1 has the following features and improvements.

New Features

Software stability

Improved battery life

Improvements

Improvements to Trace dictionary

Screen unresponsiveness resolved

Device taking screen shots resolved

Lock screen shifted up resolved

Icon pixilation resolved

Improved Wi-Fi connection

Green lines on photo resolved
[HTC Sensation] lexorcist:
Unfortunately, this issue isn't resolved yet in the European update. Only the TMUS one.
[HTC Sensation] Scrupix:
Do you mean that the update to Android 2.3.4 / software version 1.50.531.1 dosen't resolve this issue? (with the power button)
[HTC Sensation] RottenCorpse:
Power Button issue

Hi there,

I got the same power button issue like everybody else. I sent it for a repair with T-mobile actually they gave me a replacement. I got it for a 5 days now. There are no issues at all. I'm running the stock rom and I have the latest flash player installed. The wierd thing is that I'm using my old battery and my battery life is much better. I guess some phones are better than the other. My wife has the same phone - no issues at all.

My advice: If u can exchange it!!! Good luck to all!
[HTC Sensation] bigano:
Problem solved with a piece of paper

Alright, so I think I fixed the issue completely thanks to aw1974. You just take a piece of paper, roughly around 1,0 x 0,5 cm and fold it til you cant fold it more. Open the back cover of the device and place the little piece of folded paper under the power button and then close the device (the paper should sit between the button on the cover and the button on the device). The problem will vanish. And I do not use any custom kernels or ROMs, just stock ROM and Kernel with root access (I dont think that root is required for this fix :D ). If it starts to happen again (i guess it will because the paper will become thinner with each press) just replace the paper.

Cause of this problem according to me: The basic hardware issue existed on most sensations or appeared on the rest after some use. Before the 2.3.4 update, the hardware problem, was ignored by the device but after the software update, the hardware problem became a bug and led to this thread (so its both software and hardware related). Other ROMs like insert coin just ignores the hardware bug. The screenshot problem is completely software related.

Please post your experiences after trying this fix, I am really curious and excited about this.
[HTC Sensation] dhdcdarchy:
I'm using the hypersensation rom after losing patients with this glitch and my issue still persists -.-
[HTC Sensation] nate1806:
I got the OTA the other day. Noticed that I still have issues with the power button. Ugh.
[HTC Sensation] Fihlvein:
Just install Bricked kernel 1.6 any version and it's solved.

Btw running ICS and the bug is there. Just mentioning to those who still think it's caused by software.
[HTC Sensation] vincepg13:
It is software, depends on the kernel. Never happened one on 2.3.3, happened on 2.3.4 just restored my very first back up to test and the problem isn't there with 2.3.3

So answer me this, this so called kernel fix could have only possibly come out after 2.3.4 kernel so how could it be that the 2.3.3 software (with no tampered kernel, everything stock) works perfectly?

Answer: software related.

I don't have the problem in recovery either, so for me its definitely software

Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio
[HTC Sensation] Fihlvein:
I've actually answered that a few times already in detail...
[HTC Sensation] Over Achiever:
Well after running the new OTA for nearly a week now, still no issues with the power button or random screenshots. Very happy with the software fix. Maybe I was lucky and didn't have a concurrent hardware issue.

JP
[HTC Sensation] B3astofthe3ast:
After playing around with paper thickness and sizes, I think I created one that worked!! It even makes a nice clicky sound now when pushed! I can't thank you enough, I feel like a burden has been lifted off my pointer finger!!!
[HTC Sensation] colinleeds:
Switched from Faux to Bricked on HyperSensation. Problem solved.
[HTC Sensation] lightforce:
tried Bricked Kernel and it happens less. But it still happens sometimes.
[HTC Sensation] vincepg13:
No you didn't you gave some bull**** answer about kernel bla bla and I'm saying it couldn't of been in 2.3.3 kernel as it was before the update that ruined everything. Your wrong, you can't prove its hardware.

I don't understand what's so hard to grasp ... A bad update introduced this problem so obviously its software.

Your main point of it happens in recovery bla bla doesn't even happen to me so mate, your wrong

Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio
[HTC Sensation] tehstfu:
This problem has been something that I've just dealt with up until recently, when it became such a big deal that my screen would rarely ever actually turn OFF. Frustrating. I read the first 17 pages of everyone's speculation, and finally found a solution that worked for me.

I'm running Android Revolution HD 4.7.18 (Android 4.3.5, HTC Sense 3.5), Bricked kernel 1.6b2. I did a factory reset, super wipe, cleared the delvik, all to no avail. Then I found http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1385439, which is the updated firmware that came with the new tmobile update, but it is compatible with custom ROMS. Works perfectly now.

I'd like to also point out that I did try the "it's a hardware problem" methods described -- putting paper in the button area, flipping the tape over, etc -- none of this worked either. Someone stated early on in the thread that it was probably a firmware issue and I believe this is correct. The firmware update worked. Hope this helps.
[HTC Sensation] Fihlvein:
It happens to me in recovery but not for you, so I am wrong - now that was funny! :p

Sorry but I've proven it in so many ways that it's unnecessary to deal with this anymore. Either you didn't read all my posts regarding the matter, or you have trouble understanding written context.
[HTC Sensation] vincepg13:
Funny that, I could say the exact same thing to you. Let's agree to disagree. For you its hardware, for me It's software.

Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio
[HTC Sensation] FayezZ:
Tried this, but it did not fix the issue for me. Thanks anyway.
[HTC Sensation] FayezZ:
faux123's new (open beta) kernel has fixed the issue for me: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=20317874&postcount=4510
[HTC Sensation] dhdcdarchy:
Just installed leedroids sensational Rom and the issue is completely gone :D
[HTC Sensation] dupsatou:
For us, the most recent update from t-mobile/HTC seems to fix the problem for both my sensation and my wife's.
[HTC Sensation] Fiasco:
Installed Bricked-Kernel 1.6. No more power button issue on my Sensation 4G.

I'm running CM 7.1.
[HTC Sensation] jonyid:
i've been following this thread without input but have recently purchased a new battery cover and protective gel case for my sensation, completely standard unlocked from the UK and it appears that i no longer have the power button issue (thank christ!)
[HTC Sensation] kls2k:
I have the power button issue on cm7 but it seems fixed on the new 1.50 base roms like hypersensation.
[HTC Sensation] monkeyboy2009:
This might help... :)

I've had this issue for ages, happened to me at least 5 times a day - just got used to it but recently I decided to change my lockscreen (no reason). I downloaded "Widget Locker" made it my default lockscreen and for the past 2 days the screenshot thing hasn't happened. It works normally by holding the power button but not once has it done it to me unexpectedly.

I hope someone else tries this to see if it is a fix or if I just got lucky.
[HTC Sensation] Lennydk87:
Since I updated to ARHD 4.1.9 I havn't had a single issue with the power button or the screenshot bug. :)
[HTC Sensation] StuartTheFish:
Mine did it when stock, but now I'm rooted using insertcoin and the issue has never happened since.
[HTC Sensation] layne:
Power Button issue...possibly not software related?

My phone developed the power button bug recently..I gave it a good clean out with compressed air...no better.

Reinstall CM7...no change...

The problem didnt start happening with any update, just happened out of the blue.

In recovery mode I have a key tester and the problem can be seen here. Sometime if I press the button more on the RHS it will 'press' multiple times...if I press more towards the LHS it does the correct 'single press'.

So I don't think it's anything to with updates... just the age of the little piece of plastic over the button which the main button on the case then clicks on.

The actual button (with case removed) is a tiny little spot which gets clicked on. Easy for the external button (pressing down on the internal little button) to get a a tiny little bit wrong and cause multiple clicks.

Im about to restore to a different ROM altogether but Im betting the problem doesnt go away, its a physical thing, not software.
[HTC Sensation] tweimin:
Fihlvein has explained it so many times, and I'll try to explain it once more.

Fundamentally, it's a hardware problem caused by wear and tear, which triggers the power button multiple times with a single press. I've sent my phone for servicing, and replacing the power button solves the issue, but only for a couple of weeks before the problem crept back.

You can use a hack on software to solve this hardware problem by ignoring multiple presses of the power button. That's how the latest bricked, faux, and htc kernels fix the problem. I'm using the latest faux kernel and it fixes the problem when using the phone normally, but the problem is sill present in recovery mode.
[HTC Sensation] vincepg13:
Oh my gosh do you people not read what the **** I say!?!

How many tines have I said it doesn't happen in recovery for me and when I reverted back to 2.3.3 it still doesn't happen.

So maybe I've just got a weirdly good hardware model but the problem was introduced by a bad software update and that's all, the software BEFORE the bad update doesn't have the issue and neither does my recovery, so maybe im lucky and maybe my power button will start messing up soon but RIGHT NOW only software can mess it up.

Do you finally understand what I'm saying ?

Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio
[HTC Sensation] tweimin:
You said yourself, since it still doesn't happen when u revert back to 2.3.3, and it doesn't happen in recovery, it means your hardware isn't failing, and you have a perfectly good hardware at this point.

When your power button starts messing up, or when it was messed up earlier, you can easily do a test to show that software can fix the hardware bug:

Recovery = bugged

2.3.3 = bugged

Latest kernels = fixed

"but RIGHT NOW only software can mess it up"

At this point, you have a perfectly working hardware problem. I don't think you can mess it up now with software.

In Summary:

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Hardware can be working or failing.

Software can be used to fix it by hacking how button presses are detected.

Go to recovery and see if power button keystrokes are working as intended.

If you have failing hardware, you either send it in to fix it, or get a software fix.

If you have working hardware, you can't break it using software.
[HTC Sensation] f3nd3r:
I am rooted. I've tried everything from disabling screenshots in build.prop to flashing back to 2.3.3. I am now about to try and flash back to stock RUU.
[HTC Sensation] fmedrano1977:
Rooted, updated, no problems here.

Swyped from Tmobile USA Sensation