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[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
Power button should not affect this... But you can try the fix.

1. Pull out the pin a little.

2. Disscharge the phone.

3. Remove the battery overnight.

4. Charge the phone, but DO NOT touch the screen.

If it still doesn't work, charge the phone with no touching a few times.

Check the first post for more details :)
[HTC Sensation] hasan69:
This method was tested

What I take out the pin

I feel better

But still will hurt
[HTC Sensation] sinkolow:
what does the silver pin actually do? does it do earthing and stuff or..? :confused:
[HTC Sensation] undercover:
It looks like it is for grounding. Especially after confirming that pulling it out helps with touchscreen.

Sent throught the wormhole from my CoinInserted Sensation OG.
[HTC Sensation] Zeveronian:
So this has been a bit on and off for me.. I can go for a couple of days without my phone randomly turning off but then some days it happens 10-20 times a day, or even every time I try to turn it on. It doesn't do it when it's charging obviously, but I've tried pulling out the pin and I've tried putting some tin foil in there but it doesn't seem to be helping.

The only thing I've noticed is that after I've flashed a new rom it will work just fine for a couple of days before the problems start again, leading me to believe that it is a software related issue, but I could be wrong and it could simply just be a coincidence. To clarify, I haven't had issues with the screen not responding, it's just that the phone randomly turns itself off.

I'm currently running HyperNonSense 1.4, but I'm gonna try to flash 1.5 that just got released to see if it helps, and if so, for how long. Thanks.
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
Well this fix can't possibly help with that problem :)

If it works fine while on external power I doubt it's software related. If your ROM has random freak-outs, it would have them regardless of the power source.

Perhaps it's something simple... Like battery loosing contact, or a faulty battery? Though it's rarely that simple :\

edit:

Try changing kernels. Perhaps your CPU doesn't like that one. Or simply try a completely different ROM with a different kernel.

If it keeps happening it's definitely not software, obviously :)

You could also check if it happens when you're in recovery.
[HTC Sensation] Zeveronian:
Thanks, I'll try a different kernel and see what happens..
[HTC Sensation] Audrian:
i'll try this tomorrow morning, i have a feel like the touchscreen lost its sensitivity or something is wrong idk
[HTC Sensation] StuartTheFish:
It's most likely the battery that's causing the random shutdowns. My anker battery does it at times whenever below 50%, and the only way to stop it is to plug it in. It doesn't happen at all with my standard battery however.
[HTC Sensation] nDman.sk:
See this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1235382

i was have this problem too, now i use cm7 + Bricked_XE-aosp-1.6-ondmnd-1536-192.show-p1984 kernel and no more problem.

note: when it happens plug the usb to your phone and it will wakeup :)
[HTC Sensation] lightrush:
Pulling the pin worked like a charm.
[HTC Sensation] elvador:
TRied EVERY THING!!

I tried

*** Pulling the pin for the contac **** Nothing

*** Putting a Aluminium piece in there **** Nothing

*** Rooting , Then Updated to A.R.HD 6.5.3 ,ICS 4.0.3 .***improved Slighty but still bad expecialy the bottom part of the screen

*** Put Inquisition Rom ICS 4.0.3 *** Back to terrible

I dont know what to do, Since I bought it Second hand !!!

Any help ????? :mad::mad::mad::confused::confused::mad:

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I tried

*** Pulling the pin for the contac **** Nothing

*** Putting a Aluminium piece in there **** Nothing

*** Rooting , Then Updated to A.R.HD 6.5.3 ,ICS 4.0.3 .***improved Slighty but still bad expecialy the bottom part of the screen

*** Put Inquisition Rom ICS 4.0.3 *** Back to terrible

I dont know what to do, Since I bought it Second hand !!!

Any help ?????
[HTC Sensation] undercover:
My favorite method is to do full charge/discharge till it dies cycle 2-3 times.

Sent through the wormhole from my CoinInserted Sensation OG.
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
From OP:

1. Discharge the phone all the way (until it shuts down).

2. Remove the battery and press the power button (as if you were trying to turn the phone on).

3. Leave the phone without the battery overnight (or for at least an hour).

4. Put the battery back and charge the phone without touching the screen.

That's what you need to do, a few times. Really :)

With the foil if possible. When ever you are charging, do not touch it, that's the key.
[HTC Sensation] sickorwuut:
I still have these issues will try as mentioned in this thread. It is sometimes an annoyance but a quick way to fix it is to shut screen off and then on again..but thats a hassle
[HTC Sensation] beikern:
I haven't had problems with stock Vodafone GB rom, then I flashed Virtous inquisition with sebastian's 1.32 Kernel, worked like a charm. I updated to Sabastian's 1.34 which has official HTC fix to multitouch issues. It doesnt work =( multitouch tester reports switching between all the 4 points, 1.32 doesn't have that problem.

It's strange....
[HTC Sensation] jkolner:
I droped my phone and after that the screen got unresponsive.

The trick described fixed the problem for me ;-)
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
Good to hear :)

I've noticed a few cases like that.. I'll add it to the OP.
[HTC Sensation] undercover:
Probably a case of pin being pushed in by the impact. I'd also double check antenna pins to make sure connection is not compromised.

Sent through the wormhole from my CoinInserted Sensation OG.
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
Ah yes... The wonderfully sturdy unibody by HTC :)
[HTC Sensation] BugsyLawson:
My sensation also had touchscreen issues for a while. It worked fine for months, then suddenly started acting up. I eventually managed to link the problem to situations where I had started using my netbook to charge the phone during travel.

I stopped charging from the netbook and I never had the problem again.

Thought I'd mention this on the offchance that it helps someone.

Bugsy
[HTC Sensation] undercover:
Not sure if its mentioned in OP, but yes, charging from USB is a well known cause of the problem.

Sent through the wormhole from my CoinInserted Sensation OG.
[HTC Sensation] christo1771:
It seems that new hacked kernel has completely fix the touchscreen issues. At lest for me.
[HTC Sensation] aurgen:
So...

i just tested your fixe's.... & nothing not working... usb charging without touches..... aluminium..... pushing up the PIN...

somebody have idea's?
[HTC Sensation] undercover:
It takes time. Be patient. Actual fix, ie pulling pin out only prevents it from happening, so you need to get rid of static first.
[HTC Sensation] strips:
Interesting. I have been aware of the bad cover pin connectivity a while but I only have problems on cold mornings (like to have a very cold bedrom) after my phone has been charging all night.

So my problem boils down to the cold and/or my non-original charger.

A great thread by the way :D

Regards

Stian
[HTC Sensation] vovaprosyentsov:
Alternative Fix

I had the same problem. My screen would barely respond. But then I lost took my micro sd card out, and problem was instantly fixed. I don't know how or why, but it just worked. Unfortunatly I don't know if the problem will return if you put SAME micro sd into your phone, because I lost it:confused:

But it does works with another one!!!:)
[HTC Sensation] rkafka:
Traveling alot and find out that touch screen issues I have only when connected phone via USB to laptop, that is connected to UK electric network. It should be issue with different UK grounding. At home everything is working ok but when connected to UK grounding system screen is not responsible or randomnly react to touches.. So I think that threre is some kind of HW problem of Sensation..
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
All this, and more, was discussed to death in the old thread.

We tried different power outlets, chargers, covers, USB ports, computers, towns, etc. Touching various points of the phone and/or changing SIM/SD cards was also tested.

What I'm trying to say is... Don't waste time with this when enough time was wasted already, just pull that pin out :)
[HTC Sensation] aurgen:
thnx...i will try this))
[HTC Sensation] prasearmand:
hi guys, i have the problem on the touchscreen too. when my htc is connected to charger or pc. My touchscreen was error, I am very difficult to open lockscreen ring. but it happen when my phone on the table. if i holding it, the touchscreen was back to normal. but, it's not normally 100% if compare with the condition when my phone not connected with charger or pc.

what do you think about my problem ?

thanks
[HTC Sensation] undercover:
Try the fix. Your problem is one of the most common.
[HTC Sensation] markoram:
will try this, thank you...
[HTC Sensation] jaylo2003:
Hey guys, need some tip here. I just sent in my screen for repair under warranty and everything came back looking good. Then when I am using the touch screen there is a portion of the screen when I touch with 1 finger the screen detects as two fingers being touched. I took a snap shots which I took with a screen development tool. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9E_gXJAjU7E/T4HSTK16YzI/AAAAAAAABC4/oImC8SMYZzw/s512/2012-04-08_01-35-55.png[/url]

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ESNHH9SRheQ/T4HV3i0UC1I/AAAAAAAABDQ/LLGfFKVnYxw/s512/1970-01-02_00-39-54.png[/url]

The photos show that anywhere I use 1 finger within those two lines it is detected as 2 fingers. Any thing between those two points are not accessible, so some keys on the keyboard I won't be able to type.

Could this be a digitizer problem? Or can this be ICS problem? Because I after I got the phone repaired I didn't bother testing I just upgrade directly to ICS. I tried two different ICS roms but the same problem. If someone can give me more insight this would be great.

Thanks guys.
[HTC Sensation] undercover:
Most likely hardware problem, ie digitiser. Send it back again.
[HTC Sensation] jaylo2003:
hahaha cause mine is an oversea phone and I had a friend send it in for repair while he was on business... So now I am screwed... only thing is replace my self... I am thinking to downgrade to ginger again and see if it still have the same problem; if it does then I am thinking about getting a digitizer for 30 bucks and replace myself..

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Could it be just a loose cable? I just looked through the semi-clear casing.. On youtube when people take it apart there is a RF shielding tape on the flex connectors. My RF shielding tape is gone. Could that be an issue?
[HTC Sensation] undercover:
Quite possible, but still requires disassembly. As you have to do it anyway, worth trying to check flex connector before purchasing another digitiser . Maybe it just wasn't pushed in enough.
[HTC Sensation] oak25:
This sensation community is amazing. I just learned a lot by reading the informative post by the OP. I hope never to have these problems, but awesome to have these fixes here!
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
I revised the OP. Keeping it fresh :D

Also, jaylo2003, it does sound like a faulty digitizer (or something related to it). I doubt it has anything to with our beloved grounding pin.
[HTC Sensation] bombo_b:
My sensation is fixed now!! THX
[HTC Sensation] konks:
Awesome

Great thread thanks.
[HTC Sensation] go7hic:
However, I'm not quite sure this is the hardware issue, guys. I had this problem with my Sense Stock ROM, but whenever I custom ROM and removed Sense Launcher, the touchscreen issue just disappeared. I think this is the bug they have in their HTC Sense Launcher or HTC stock kernel.
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
What's been discussed here is a hardware issue. You might not have it.

It still doesn't hurt to pull that pin out a bit if you have touchscreen problems...
[HTC Sensation] Bassquale:
Hi,

i had the same issue. So i tested many Kernels and the SebastianFM Kernel worked for me. If u hav a custom rom let´s give this kernel a try. In some cases it´s a software failure.

Bassquale
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
This does indeed happen. Sometimes digitizer issues manifest like this one, and sometimes it's just a software glitch.

That's why it says "not everyone has the same issue" in the OP :)
[HTC Sensation] spaided:
seems scary

Man it seems scary to me, i would worry about breaking that tab off.. I personally have never had the Non-responsive screen and hopefully never will!!!
[HTC Sensation] bromaxxxx:
i only had this issue while charging with non-htc charger. the touchscreen is going very crazy, but with the original htc charger, the issue just disappeared.. very strange, what do you think about my problem?

i definitely will try that method, but it seem scary to me, it is safe? :D
[HTC Sensation] RussianBear:
don't use a non-htc charger, perhaps?
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
It's common, the fix should help. Pulling the pin is not risky, just be careful and don't tug on it.
[HTC Sensation] HTC_Cyber:
Coooooool FIX

nice tutorial big thx :):)
[HTC Sensation] undercover:
Zmfl, lol.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1584976

It's plastic so me thinks ir might even get worse on one X with no pin to pull out and no metal body to dissipate static.
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
Don't know if I should laugh or cry...

Guess I'll wait for holographic screens before I get a new phone :D
[HTC Sensation] taffypride:
none of the options worked for me.....

My touchscreen is unresponsive at the moment and cannot use the first 5mm of the screen on the entire left hand side of the screen. I have recently replaced a cracked digitizer and wonder if this has something to do with it.

Only other option I have, which is fairly drastic, is to replace the lcd and digitizer in one..... however does anyone know if this will work? http://bit.ly/HR7dGt - I will add that I don't actually have an XE, but wanted to make mine at least look like the XE....
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
If the portion of the screen is totally dead at all times, it's bound to be a bad digitizer.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong :)
[HTC Sensation] taffypride:
if it is a duff digitizer, then is it worth attempting to replace (if possible - most phone shops says it isn't due to a different cable connector) the LCD and Digitizer from the XE and put onto a non-XE Sensation?
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
Don't see why not, it's essentially the same device.

It should be identical, but with red buttons :)
[HTC Sensation] taffypride:
My thoughts exactly and then I could have an imitation XE :)
[HTC Sensation] Homegamer:
Thanks !

Thanks man, worked great ! :)
[HTC Sensation] charuc14:
I have another problem......sometimes i cannot answer a call, it will be stuck on the calling screen and i cannot even press answer also....then i hav to cancel the call using power button and then call back again...
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
What you need is: XE back cover, Anker/Chichitec 1900mah battery and ARHD XE ROM :D

This could be a kernel issue. I had this before, with faux's kernels.

Try a different kernel/ROM combo :)
[HTC Sensation] d2d2d2d2:
Great guide trying it now!
[HTC Sensation] frodo18:
thanks for the guide
[HTC Sensation] tomer1981:
great guide !! thought i had touch issues, so i followed the guide, but it turned out i just needed to upgrade my rom.

thanx.
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
Finish what you started and don't touch the screen while charging from now on. One touch and you'll have to start over :)

I'd try a different kernel too. ARHD has 3 kernels included.

If neither help, it's the digitizer. You'll be able to put the phone back to stock, but you should check how warranty works when the phone is re-sold.
[HTC Sensation] Kevc44485:
If this is the ground for the screen, why does my screen still work without the back cover? Or is this just for static dissipation?
[HTC Sensation] StuartTheFish:
Not sure, but it apparently helps. I assumed it was just a ground for the antenna.
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
We named it grounding because that made the most sense. Nobody knows for sure what it is though.

It definitely has something to do with static though :)
[HTC Sensation] GROGG88:
I don't think it's a ground for the digitizer, but it does make sense that they'd want to ground the aluminum chassis...
[HTC Sensation] smart_thingup:
anyone can explain this to me ?

and how to fix it ?

it doesn't work with the way explained in this thread

:(

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[HTC Sensation] lckh66:
help i have this problem as well!!!!! im using coindroid 1.5.2 with faux123 kernel no6 for ics. im also using the new gl from the coindroid thread. the issue goes away after i lock and unlock my screen.... i am using the anker battery.
[HTC Sensation] Retardz N'Liarz:
Try using the Bricked Kernel
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
You aren't giving us much info here...

Guess you can try different ROMs/kernels. If not, different digitizers :)
[HTC Sensation] aurgen:
THIS IS MY PROBLEM TOO!!!!! I think it's digitizer...
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
Most likely. It has nothing to do with the issue from the OP.

And I think digitizers can't be fixed with tinfoil :)
[HTC Sensation] undercover:
I fix everything with tinfoil... Hat. :D
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
Amen to that!

A few weeks ago I figured wifi deathgrip was annoying, so I added some more foil to the back cover, where the antena is...

Voila, no more deathgrip :D
[HTC Sensation] smart_thingup:
i gave up, i take it to the service center
[HTC Sensation] undercover:
Lol, just lol
[HTC Sensation] Blanex:
I think there are a lot of bad digiters on the market.

My orginal digitizer was an glass one. The 2 two i bought from the internet where plastic.

Can you detect an orginal one from a fake?
[HTC Sensation] ahmedali_s:
I have a Sensation Z710e. I too face this issue. Probably after I dropped the phone. This is great relief for me.

Thanks in Millions.

Thanks,

Ahmed
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
It can happen after dropping the phone.

Glad it worked :)
[HTC Sensation] Chris1875:
Hey everyone, i have a similar problem, and i am not sure if it is the fault of the silver pin. I had problems with my lockscreen and a bug if you flip the keyboard. (link below)

I now used the fix (i hope i did that right) and the problem with the lock ring disappeared but there is still a problem with the keyboard input. The whole Display works, i tested that in a paintprogram. Furthermore i updated the Firmware and reinstalled my custom rom. The problems occured 2-4 weeks after i got my Sensation.

Hope you can help me, this drives me crazy when trying to write a sms... youtube .com/watch?v=MkCKKhRp4Vs (you have to delete the space. Since i dont have 8 posts, i am not able to post a link... :-/ )
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
Everything works, except the keyboard when flipped??

I doubt it's just the keyboard... But just in case, did you try a different keyboard? :)
[HTC Sensation] hasan69:
hi

hi mr zmfl

plz help me

i can not fix problem touch

i test foil mode for long time

not work

plz

:(
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
What exactly is the problem?
[HTC Sensation] sIpInWiT mYdRoId:
Does anyone know if this still needs to be flashed after flashing the new tmous firmware released
[HTC Sensation] Chris1875:
Yeah, i tried another keyboard from the app market, but same problem. I can't barely write a SMS. I'll try this fix again hopefully this will work. I mean it can't be the digitizer or? The whole screen is actually working.
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
If you've been charging without touching the screen for a while now, and you pulled the pin and all that, the issue should have disappeared by now.

If it's still there, it's most likely the digitizer... At least that is what I'd say if your problem wouldn't disappear when you put the phone in portrait mode :D

Can it have something to do with the g-sensor? Have you tried re-calibrating it (in settings/display)?

And it can't be just the keyboard... Your touches are most likely always registered multiple times, you just don't notice it. If it was just the keyboard it would mean it's a software glitch. So changing the ROM/kernel would fix it...
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
Flash what? This is a hardware fix, there's nothing to flash, especially if you have the new firmware :)
[HTC Sensation] undercover:
Pmsl. Can.I flash golden pulled pin, instead of silver pulled pin please?
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
For a second there I thought that was an honest question... Don't do that again, please :D
[HTC Sensation] undercover:
LOL, just LOL.
[HTC Sensation] hasan69:
Please

A good method in solving the problem will provide mobile touch

Where do I start to begin

View Touch My Turn

More problem in the bottom button is near Mobile
[HTC Sensation] undercover:
Came back to read this message for the third time now, still can't comprehend it. :(
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
Ah, but you have to read it as if you have no knowledge of English whatsoever.

While I believe I understand some of it, to an extent, perhaps... I have no idea how to answer him in the same manner :(

You need to follow the steps in the first post. Pull out the pin from the pictures.

Use Google Translate, or someone who speeks English :)
[HTC Sensation] undercover:
Trust me, I tried. English is not my first language, I speak 3.5 languages :D and have worked as an interpreter. I still failed.
[HTC Sensation] mepcriz:
Hi to all!!! I have tried all of the solution list in these thread all of them worked for a moment (2 weeks) but now the touchscreen of my sensation is absolutly not responsive any way what i try even if i come back to stock rom. I seriously need help!!!

Envoyé depuis mon HTC Magic avec Tapatalk
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
What do you mean "absolutely not responsive"? It doesn't register any touches? Like, it's dead?

Or it just half-works?
[HTC Sensation] mepcriz:
It doesn't register any touche exactly like it's dead

Envoyé depuis mon HTC Magic avec Tapatalk
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
Even in the bootloader?

If touch is completely dead odds are the issue is not with the silver pin. Unless you broke it :)

To check, you could remove the battery overnight and see if it's working in the morning.

But it's most likely the digitizer, in which case I suggest you visit a service centre...
[HTC Sensation] walle4893:
Does anyone know how softkey's backlight works ? Sometime I am using my phone on my bed (lights off) but those backlight would not turn on; thought it was ambient light sensor or something? To have them on I have to reboot my phone.

I'm using ARHD 6.5.5, does ROM have anything to do with this kind of hardware problems?
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
I believe they depend on the light sensor. But I wouldn't say it's a hardware problem. Do you use Leedroid tweaks? There's a few settings for the backlight there, and the tweaks are not exactly bug-free :)
[HTC Sensation] walle4893:
I don't think I do, I only flashed ARHD 6.5.5 and AOSP theme (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1470497).
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
It could be anything... You could try running a different kernel, or reflashing the ROM, or even the firmware. Do a backup and play around a bit :)
[HTC Sensation] seakins:
Thanks for the fix! Great forum!

I used this a month ago for my wifes sensation and it did the job for a while and now the unresponsive screen is back again. After doing the charge and then discharge a few times with tin foil etc, is the trick from then on to not touch the screen whenever it is charging? She has obviously been using it with it on charge and I think that may be the problem.
[HTC Sensation] undercover:
Yup. She just needs to change charge pattern a bit and do full discharge/charge once a week. Charge it every night or day, whatever time of the day she uses to sleep, top it up when it's not being used and she'll be ok. Try to avoid charging via usb too.