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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] saluja04:
This happened to me over the weekend. Phone was working fine, and then spontaneously reboot. It would then display the Samsung logo, start to boot, and then start to boot into the rom but restart. This repeated infinitely. I would pull the battery and reinsert and it would start without me holding the power button.

I am occasionally able to boot into recovery mode. I tried wiping all kinds of cache/etc. Several times, I would be able to chose a few options, but then the phone would reboot into the loop. Last night, I was able to get so far as to re-flash an earlier CyanogenMod nightly. This was successful, and I was then able to boot fully. Once I did that, I installed the update to the stable CM10 rom, which was also successful. I had about 3-4 hours of uptime total before the phone did it again. This is extremely frustrating.

My phone is about a year or so old, give or take a month, maybe. It has normal wear; I have dropped it a handful of times, and not recently. I do not use a case. As I mentioned, I have been running CM10.

If the issue is a stuck power button, is my only real option to take it to an ATT store? I do not have insurance. Obviously I have voided the warranty, but if I can go back to stock and reset the flash counter, will I be able to get a new phone? I am not concerned with the data that is on the phone as it is all stored in the cloud. I just need to be able to make/check calls/e-mails/texts, etc. Luckily I have it set to my google voice number, so I have made temporary arrangements, but this cannot continue. How is it possible that Samsung manufactured this phone so poorly that the power button doesn't even last a full year?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] xcrazydx:
The power button is stuck, clean it out bro
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] saluja04:
How?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] xcrazydx:
Take the phone apart
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] saluja04:
Have you done this? If so, do you have instructions? I've never taken it apart, and I don't want to risk anything.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] xcrazydx:
Yeah it's simple. Use Google search. There's a thread for replacing the screen. Just use the beginning steps of that to get the case off.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] vincom:
all the info u need is in the 1 stop sticky, read my friend, read
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] saluja04:
Thanks, Vincom. I have read/watched all three of the links. Most of the discussion centered around sending the phone in for repair--other than that, none seem to have offered a long term solution. I contacted AT&T and found out my phone is out of warranty as of November 26th. Awesome. AT&T told me to contact Samsung. Samsung tried to convince me that it is a software issue. I suggested it may be the power button but I don't think the guy agreed. In any case, he said I could send it in to Samsung for free and they would look at it.

I will probably do this as soon as I can find a spare phone to use while my skyrocket is in the shop.

@Vincom, much props to you for your help in the other threads. Have you heard much about people working with Samsung for this kind of issue?

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Wanted to add: I don't necessarily mind opening up the phone and messing with the power button, but as I've never done it before, and there don't seem to be clear instructions on specifically what to do to get it back into working shape. I am a bit scared to try it, particularly if it irreversibly voids any warranty I might have with Samsung. However, if that is the best solution (and it will definitely do the job) I will definitely give it a try.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] vincom:
the pic below the green arrow is pointing to the power button which is that little white rectangle, it moves in and out, look around it to see if it is dirty, press it repeadetly to free it up, others have used compressed air, used alcohol to clean the button, even soaking it in alcohol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] saluja04:
Success!

I followed vincom's and xcrazydx's (thank you both so much) instructions and took the phone apart, cleaned everything out as best I could, and put it back together again with (hopefully) minimal damage. The phone now boots fully! I will post in a few days or so about the uptime, but so far, all seems good. In the past I was able to get a few hours of uptime; so far I've rebooted it several times and have now had it up fully for about a half hour.

To future newbies like me facing the 2-second-vibrate-boot-cycle-stuck-power-button problem, prepare to get your hands dirty:

Tools:

- size 0 Phillips screwdriver (I used a flathead screwdriver I had from a eye-glass repair kit bought from the CVS/drugstore for like $3)

- canned air duster with tube

- que-tips?

- paperclip or other small tool to dislodge dust (I used an earwax removal tool that came with my earbud headphones)

- paint scraper/ruler/credit card - anything to pry open the phone

1) Pull the battery so that it stops vibrating

2) Unscrew the seven small screws that hold the case together

3) Using the scraper/ruler/credit card to pry the phone apart at the bezel. Follow instructional videos on Youtube that describe how to replace the screen (h/t xcrazydx for this tip). I used a metal letter opener and left scores around the bezel. This only got me so far. It took me a while to actually pry it apart (I suppose that's a good thing); in the end I used a credit card with a soft plastic sleeve around it (specifically a Datawatch ID entry fob card).

4) Using canned air/que-tips, remove as much dust as you can from both the exterior case and the circuit board. For me, a lot of it was caked on to the case, so I used the earwax removal tool. A small paperclip may work, but be careful not to scratch any components

5) Following vincom's diagram, carefully remove the power button from the bezel. The button is held in place by two hooks that surround plastic pins on either side of the opening. Be very careful not to break either the hooks or the pins! When they said the power button was flimsy, I am guessing this is what they are referring to; I cannot repeat how easy it is to break the hooks especially

6) Test the power button to make sure it's not stuck.

7) After replacing any buttons you might have removed (power or volume), replace the casing and screw everything back in. You should be good to go.

Hopefully I don't have to do all that again. That was the first time I'd ever really taken apart something like this. It was pretty straightforward.

Hopefully all that helps.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] vincom:
ill add this to the sticky
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] saluja04:
Bad news

After the operation a few days ago, I thought i was in good shape. However the problem recurred last night. I am now not certain the issue is a sticky power button. Or at least, I don't believe the issue is dust.

I think my only recourse is to send it into Samsung. Does anyone know if I need to flash to stock before I do? Do you think they will care that I've opened it up? Alternatively I might try to talk to AT&T and try to convince them to help me out. I've been with them since before Cingular and am on a family plan with five lines. I'd be upset if they didn't recognize my loyalty.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] xcrazydx:
Yes, return to stock!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] saluja04:
This may be a problem as the issue is persistent. I will call Samsung and have them get the process started. If by the time I have to mail it I can't get the phone back to stock, I may have to just send it as is. Hopefully I'm not SOL.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] xcrazydx:
Good luck!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] lordmusik:
I just cleaned with contact cleaner and with a q-tip with alcohol and worked like a charm.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] sk8dood:
I had the same problem with my skyrocket, I had to redo my cleaning. Also, I applied excessive amount of pressure when I powered on the next time, and it seemed to free up the button and I have not had the problem since.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] spitfire2425:
Like everyone said, it's probably a stock power button. It happened to me and when I tried cleaning it it didn't work, I ended up having to send it to Samsung and they had to replace a component.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mtdew:
Often a dental pick can help with stuck buttons.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] interkin3tic:
Spitfire, was it still in warranty, and if not, how much did they charge you?

The cashiers at AT&T tried to convince me that samsung wouldn't do anything and that I should get a new phone. Obviously they have an interest in me throwing the old one away and getting a new one rather than spending $20 to get the button fixed, but it wouldn't be too surprising if Samsung felt the same way and refused to fix it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] lordmusik:
Also i got a friends phone with the same issue and this is what i did. I put the mother board area with the button in alcohol for 30 min. Then after that i played with the button wet for a while. After that i cleaned with contact cleaner and dryed with air. After 4 months of that problem it never came back. I hope you guys can do it and make it work.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] jsarino:
I just did this tonight, though luckily I didn't have to fully remove the shell. Just as I was prying it open (starting from the power button), some tiny debris fell out. I used an air duster to spray for any more, closed it up, and it's working like normal again. :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] ztj168:
my s2 keep rebooting

my s2 has similar rebooting problem.

but i took out the battery and put it back then the phone did not turn on unless pushing power button.

if i tried to connect it to a charger, sometimes it did not reboot. but when i disconnected from a charger, it reboot again.

how can i fix it, is it a battery issue?

thanks in advance
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] n1helix:
Hm, mine in doing some funny stuff as well. Ill try to clean the power button.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] econan1214:
If you had a stick power button as other people've mentioned, your phone would have turned on automatically. So it is normal if you have to push the power button after inserting the battery. => the issue regarding the sticky power button doesn't apply to your case.

:D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] ztj168:
:good: you are right. mine is not the issue of stuck power button. what is the problem? thank you.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] ztj168:
:laugh:i fixed by changing a new battery. thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Brian9391:
Trying to fix for a friend

Hello guys, same issue here but not sure if it really is a sticky power button. There is a good positive detent in the power button itself. (clicks in and out) doesn't feel sticky whatsoever. Took it all apart and the inside of the phone wasn't too horribly dirty.

My question is, can the power button really be at fault and "sticky" as everyone says even with positive movement of the button. I mean it feels good but yet the phone still powers on automatically and goes into its vibrating ever 3 seconds phase. Please let me know. Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] jd1639:
Yes my button feels fine but I occasionally get the "stuck" button where it won't boot and vibrates. I put the battery in it and it tries to boot right up. Luckily, I've been able to mash the button a number of times and get it working again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Brian9391:
Mashed it, blew it out, wiped it with a q-tip. Nothing. The switch has to be bad. It's simply stuck closed.

Now I see here someone suggested soaking in Alcohol. Would that be after removing the button with soldering iron, or is it safe to soak just that whole side of the circuit board?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] jd1639:
I looked into replacing mine. Would have cost $30. You can try to clean it with alcohol with out removing it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] ivanmrsic:
me and my sister have s2 skyrocket canada rogers and it was problem in my battery when i start using her battery my mobile worked fine but first 2-3 days vibrates and shutting down after 3-2 days my phone didnt shut down never but to my sister did bcs he used my battery point is battery is problem not power key
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] farid.saiyed:
Reheat the power button

Hi, I have mobile repairing shop and just now i have solve this problem using power button reheat :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Sealy64:
What does reheat mean? BTW I had this happen a year ago. YouTube has several videos of the cleaning process, which does require some disassembly and soaking in alcohol. Worked for me. I think the problem is corrosion buildup inside the switch, so that you still feel the switch clicking, but electrically it conducts through the corrosion and never is truly open electrically.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] uwannabananababy:
I fixed a friends Galaxy S2 HD LTE (SGH-I757M same button I'm sure, many devices had this style) which suffered from worse symptoms then dirt/gunk in the button. It would actually power on and off by flicking the screen, shaking it, or just plain randomly, but relentlessly. The button had no springy clicky feel left, just loose flop. I watched a few video kicking about Youtube showing replacements, but my solder skills SUCK. What I did do was to take the board fully out of the phone and first thing I noticed was that the shape of the buttons housing had lost its square, well rectangleness in comparison to the volumes and also my drowned Capitivates button to which I compared it. Obvisiously abused a time or two from heavy depression. All I did was reshaped the buttons housing to be closer to what it should be, squared, with a flat screwdriver, on both shorter ends and the longer back side. Also for the sake of being a total redneck, and really for no rhyme nor reason ;) dabbed probably far more than needed synthetic 10w30 motor oil inside of the button best I could with a Q-tip. Click feel had returned. They had resorted to using an old Galaxy Rugby after having used a Super-Amoled device. You can imagine her surprise and delight when getting her regular phone back. Biggest surprise of all was that it's still working better than ever and that was well over 9 or so months ago. Just thought I'd throw that out there, if it were to help even one person, it's worth it. Plus I get to run my big fat mouth for a bit, wait no, fingers, wait, what? :silly:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] ùSeéF:
hey i have a samsung pocket and it vibrate every 2-5 secondes and directly after rurning it on please help me
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mbc0:
Hi,

I have read an awful lot of threads regarding this topic but have become more and more confused :( I have a Nexus 7 3G and have the tablet mounted in my car with a Samsung S3 1TB portable drive using stickmount playing music through Poweramp which is all working beautifully until the battery runs flat. I have unlocked and rooted the tablet using the wugs toolkit and nothing more. I do not know what a kernel really is and people are talking about different kernels and roms to enable charging with a y shaped otg cable but am completely confused by this. Can someone please help me out with a simple explanation on how to do this please? and also anyone know where in the UK I would be able to buy one of these cables? and lastly I have a 2amp use charger through the cars 12v cigarette lighter that I would like to use to charge in this setup...would that be enough or would I have to get a mains inverter? Many thanks for reading...
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mbc0:
Anyone?
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] -=knop=-:
subj
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] matthew5025:
You require a unlock code. Get it form you carrier. This a dev forum. Your question does not belong here.
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] -=knop=-:
sometimes this code can be found on the filesystem after rooting.... so just asking if there is other way besides buying an unlock code
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] iceman99393:
Verizon HTC 8x comes unlocked works on tmobile and at&t
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] timmymarsh:
incorrect, the question DOES belong here, this is the Q&A forum afterall ;)
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] matthew5025:
It used to be in the dev section, till it got moved
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] ferraripassion:
Contact me by PM with the IMEI, I can give you the unlock code.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nitin985:
And put it on charge but it won't turn on?, do I have to wait for it to turn on or something or do I have a doa? Really hope I don't as I have been waiting ages for one
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maztahbr:
How long did you wait before try to turn on?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nitin985:
5 mins, I am impatient

When charger is connected the screen turns on and that's it, no text or logo on the screen its just backlight
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maztahbr:
Wait a few more minutes. It will probly turn on by itselft. Battery sould be empty for some reason. Lets hope :)
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nitin985:
Very much so mate, ill come back to you, would like some more input from people who have already had the problem
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nitin985:
So Its been an hour and nothing still, any help guys?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nitin985:
This is what happens when I try to turn it on
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Warrior1975:
Try unplugging it while turning it on? Your using the charger and wire that came with it?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tonttunator:
This seems like a long shot, but try holding the power button down for around 20 seconds. This should reboot the device if it's, at all, functional.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Flanimal:
You have tried holding in the power button haven't you?

Holding it for 5 or so seconds should turn it on.

Holding it in for 12 or so seconds should turn it off. Afterwhich, you should be able to turn it on as described above.

Good luck!
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Amir 75:
Are those dead pixels? Sorry mate but I think u got a dead n7 :/
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nitin985:
Yeah I'm getting it returned
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maztahbr:
Think same
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hatova:
Link rom

http://www*mediafire*com/?gla8fgpwl0r0hvf
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hatova:
please help me!

Please help me!

What's kernel and script for my device?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hatova:
Please help me port android 2.3.7 or ICS for my rom!!!!!!!!!!!11 http://www*mediafire*com/?gla8fgpwl0r0hvf
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FrozenTears:
use cwm recovery to port or use flashtool

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am having ICS alpha........... wanna try?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] obbia:
help!! I need modding

hi,

I'm writing from Italy.

This phone is the Italian NGM ORION. Can this Android-gingerbread-based phone be updated to a newer firmware version?

I've tried to download that firmware, but I can't proceed because of a "unknown error".

Is it possible that H3G has blocked this phone to avoid removing operator lock?

How can I install manually CWD recovery?

I've tried the wizard setup, but the phone is not listed.:angel::crying:

please,help:cool:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hatova:
I want try. :) link?
[HTC One X] Macia1996:
:):):): Смех:Please help me with VODAP102 CHTC ONE, want to switch to stock, please give backup or RUU, Sorry for the broken English): Смех::):):)
[HTC One X] Mr Hofs:
Check your CID and the main version ....

Then go to htcruu.com and see if its there.

There are full written tutorials for this you know. Please check the stickies in the android dev thread !
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cmatg:
I have been looking at forums and have not been able to find a workable solution. I rooted my GS3. I created a backup, wiped data, and tried to restore from backup. When i tried to restore, it said that an error occurred. I tried wiping data and cache again and rebooting, but the phone stays on the Samsung logo. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
Wipe data and reflash rom or odin back to stock and start over.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cmatg:
Tried Odin but it won't recognize my device. I boot my phone into CWM and try flashing Odin, but it cannot find the phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
1)Open Odin on your computer

2) turn off your phone

3) Hold: power button, volume down, and home button. This takes you to download mode.

4) Now connect your phone to your computer.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cmatg:
Thank you so much. I have no idea why i forgot to boot into download mode. after rooting 4 different devices, i would have expected better from myself.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Haha gotta start somewhere. Everything installing ok via Odin?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cmatg:
Everything worked perfectly from Odin. Such a great help. Sorry for the late response. I have a seven-day old that is taking up some of my attention. :). Thanks again, all! I can't express my full appreciation.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Congrats on the seven day old! Stay away from xda in the meantime haha gotta have a stable phone for family pictures!
[LG Optimus Black] valtlfelipe:
Hi Guys,

I have a question, since the update for ICS will come out soon.

I have Marvel flahed on my P970, when the official update is released and i want to flash the stock ics from lg, what should i do?

Can i just upddate using LGMobile Support Tool, since Marvel is based on the stock V20?

Thanks if someone can help me.

Best Regards,

Felipe
[LG Optimus Black] sekhar13515:
As Marvel is rooted, maybe not able to update to stock.

Why to take risk, just install stock firmware, it takes just 5 mins..
[LG Optimus Black] valtlfelipe:
You mean install the GB firmware and then update, or install the ics firmware when its releases?
[LG Optimus Black] sekhar13515:
whatever it would be, we have to wait for official release, then installing is 5-minutes matter.

ok try to update to ICS from Marvel. If you succeed, share your process here, other people would benefit with easy process of updating to ICS
[LG Optimus Black] valtlfelipe:
Ok, thanks for your help. I will try to do this, i hope it doesnt brick the phone. ;)
[LG Optimus Black] sekhar13515:
Taking advice of a developer would be beneficial..;)

p ( s
[LG Optimus Black] YkZ_1967:
the safe way is : flash stock rom V20.x with SmartFlash and upgrade when ICS will be avaible for P970.
[LG Optimus Black] valtlfelipe:
Thanks man, i will do this, is better than risk to brick the phone.