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[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] prestonmcafee:
SkSchema Experiment

I created a program in skschema, that launches the align screen setting program, clicks on the 'Align Screen' button, and then tries to click on the five pluses. However, at this point it doesn't work; that program seems to require actual screen taps and not the virtual screen taps created by skschema. Moreover, even a command to show a message -- which generally works in other situations -- doesn't work once the align screen input is shown.

I suspect that when the align screen setting is shown, the virtual taps aren't possible because the program is resetting the digitizer information.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] prestonmcafee:
Software and Hardware

While I agree that a hardware defect sets it off, align screen is a software operation, that is, it is possible to fix it with software. Trackpoints are a good analogy. A common trackpoint problem is that a slight pressure sends the pointer moving even when no pressure is applied; this is fixed with software that recognizes the steady movement and adjusts for it. Similarly, whatever is causing the dislocation of the perceived screen (so that a tap at a particular point is read as a tap 5 pixels to the left), it is possible to temporarily fix the problem with the align screen setting, which is a software operation. Thus, there ought to be a way to automate this particular repair.

So far, the only alignment problem I have experienced is the left-shift, where a tap on the right side of the screen is interpreted to arise around 5 pixels to the left. Nothing except "align screen" has fixed it for me. I haven't experienced the jittery screen. Was it also fixed by align screen?

By the way, if you create a shortcut containing

22#ctlpnl cplmain.cpl,7?\Windows\deviceinfo.exe,-103

it will jump to the align screen setting, and has the right icon.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] prestonmcafee:
I now have a working version of the skschema program to reset the registry key. Soon I should be able to report whether it actually fixes the problem or not!

Here is the program:

#r(#rgget) #p(HKLM;HARDWARE\DEVICEMAP\TOUCH;CalibrationData;SZ;var1)

#r(#iftrue) #p(ok)

#r(#msg) #p(Failed)

#r(#goto) #p(end)

#r(#label) #p(ok)

#r(#rgset) #p(HKLM;HARDWARE\DEVICEMAP\TOUCH;CalibrationData;SZ;1992,1939 3224,660 3213,3243 791,3233 787,637)

#r(#rgget) #p(HKLM;HARDWARE\DEVICEMAP\TOUCH;CalibrationData;SZ;var2)

#r(#iftrue) #p(ok2)

#r(#msg) #p(Failed)

#r(#goto) #p(end)

#r(#label) #p(ok2)

#r(#msg) #p(Old Value== @var1 #R and #RNew value == @var2)

#r(#label) #p(end)

#r(#msg) #p(Over) #rmt(1000)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] prestonmcafee:
In my earlier post, I had looked at the registry keys with total commander and not realized that they are longer than I could see, and that I needed to scroll to the left to see the entire key. A typical HKLM/HARDWARE/DEVICEMAP/TOUCH/CalibrationData key is

1992,1939 3224,660 3213,3243 791,3233 787,637

This is the average taking five fresh aligns, dropping the extreme values and averaging the remaining three.

Well, I encountered an alignment problem and the program didn't fix it. Then I ran the screen alignment utility, which fixed it and changed the values of the registry key. Then I changed the values of the registry key, and the problem was still gone! I'm convinced, it is hardware and hardware alone. What is weird is why a software operation fixes it, unless there is an additional registry key being changed when the alignment is performed.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] alysse:
Re: Software and Hardware

Align Screen was about the most common way to fix the problem. Sometimes for the whole day, sometimes for only a few minutes. This is about the point at which I wanted to throw the phone at the wall. Screen align never fixed the problem when it got jittery.

I am happy to see you putting all this effort into trying to automate this alignment process. But I can't help thinking that in the end, you will just need to go back & replace the entire unit or have the digitizer replaced. I have seen just the digitizer for sale on that auction site that I won't mention. al
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] prestonmcafee:
Has anyone gotten T-Mobile US to recognize the problem?

I'd be surprised if I can get T-Mobile US to admit to the alignment problem, especially when my unit, which I've had for 8 months, has a few nicks and scratches suggesting a hard life. Moreover, I've changed things like the initial screen on bootup, so I'll have to go to the trouble to reflash that so that the unit looks like a T-Mobile unit, but that I can fix. The main problem is that it doesn't happen reliably; it can happen five times in an hour or once in five days.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] alysse:
Ok, my phone is an 8125 from Cingular, I don't know how t-mobile support works - Cingular can go either way depending on the phase of the moon.

But I called HTC directly instead, 877-878-6944. When the tech determind that he thought that it was hardware, he contacted Cingular on my behalf while I was on the phone & set up the warrenty return. Cingular only wanted to know if the unit got wet. Can't say anything about whatever you might have reflashed to as I am and was using the stock flash.

Oddly enough, the tech at HTC admitted to hearing a lot more about these problems & that they did not know what the root cause was. Hope that they figure it out because I would be very reluctant to give up this phone. al
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] notyourdaddy:
i have an 8125 and had this issue until Summiter's last ROM he did. For some reason, the issue has gone away. i used to re-align my screen multiple times a day and now i don't think i've aligned it since i last rebuilt it over a month ago.

The ROM i'm running is the multi-installer w/ CF2. I also have the same programs installed as previous roms, magic button, slingbox, total commander and eten dialer with smart dial. i thnk thats it, but may be missing a program or two.

knock on wood. Hopefully this issue doesn't come back. This was almost as frustrating as running a 1.08 ROM.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] prestonmcafee:
Hard reset

I'm running T-Mobile 2.26, with only a few of the T-Mobile customizations, and the problem has been infrequent.

I was having the alignment problem pretty severely and did a hard reset for a different reason, but used SPB backup to restore the settings (so it should be a copy of the previous setup!) and the problem stopped. Now this could be coincidence. Easy enough to test.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] topcaser:
I had the same problems. It seemed to get more and more misaligned. I did also a screen adjustment more and more often. Once the problem was so hard, that i could not do an alignment any more: The device did not accept the last position of the 5 screen adjustment points :( ****. A Reset helped to get back to the today screen - new alignment - same problem. I thought i have to send the item back for repair. Only control via HW keyboard...

Then the idea: i started screen adjustment and tapped anywhere but not on the focus of the points. By doing this i could tap also the fifth point and the device accepted it. Happyyyyy. Second i started the adjustment at once again and tapped the five points corectly. The deveice worked well up to now - i dont know if the problem is gone completley ( i dont think so) but i had no problems since 3 weeks or so.

BTW: The problem occured after several months working well with the same ROM. If i have again these problems i will further investigate some things like the SW workaround: i think this is a good approach to correct the values. Nevertheless: I want to know how the problem is caused:

The touchscreen reports the coordinates to the OS. With a simple command one is able to react to this taps. Since the problem is independent to certain programs it has to be reported the wrong coordinates to the OS. Or is it the OS itself. but the problem is there on many devices on many ROMs - also on old WM03 ROMs. I am not sure at all.

I have to make more thoughts about it...
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] prestonmcafee:
Interesting

Please keep us informed of your thoughts.

I now haven't experienced the problem for several days. What is peculiar about this is that I it was happening about hourly, then I did a hard reset and a full restore with SPB Backup, and the problem didn't recur. That doesn't sound like a hardware problem!

But I'll see if this fix works the next time.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] MikeChannon:
Alignment issue

Hermes 200 626 Alignment issue cured.

Iv'e been through all the try this try that and you get fooled sometimes as things appear to work for a while and then one day your back with the problem again. See below for my solution or at least explanation for this erratic problem.

First 2 weeks fine then progressively worse - 1 cm out and realignment every few minutes.

BUT have cured problem by dismantling and placing cushioning between screen and case. Also there are poorly gripping plastic clips holding screen in place - I firmed these up as well. problem has vanished. What a relief and absolute proof to me that it was the hardware. Believe me those retainers on the screen were sort of clicking on and of the back of the screen - leading to the now it works now it doesn't syndrome. The clips are only at top and sides and only a fraction of a milimeter was enough to loosen and tighten the grip. Ties in with those who felt as device got hot the problem got worse. A bit of heat would easily be enough to loosen/slacken the grip. It also ties in with those who found that as they pressed and squeezed around the screen area the alignment changed. Now when I do this there is no alignment change - rock solid.

PS. If your a bit technically minded try it - BUT say goodbye to your warranty!

Dismantling is relatively easy with some experience be a little careful of Mylar connectors between main board and keyboard and between screen and digitizer. Watch out for tiny screws on screen area boards and use a good screwdriver set.

PPS you can also fix loose keyboard locking while your at it but that's another story.

Mike
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] prestonmcafee:
Pictures!

Can you post pictures of your dismantling, fix and reassembly?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] enmatt:
mikechannon, that's cool.

Although, I'm wondering about one thing. I've recently upgraded to the ROM released by risidoro here, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=276700 . BTW I'm on a G3 based Wizard.

What I found was the problem disappears if I don't OC the Wizard. It seems to return if I OC it to 240MHz. Wonder what that's about. Right now running it at stock speed without any screen issues.

Anybody got any ideas as to why OC'ing seems to misalign the screen?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] MikeChannon:
Screen alignment and oc

My thought on this is that if you OC or run a few processor applications you will generate just a little more heat which could cause the issue. It's not a unique problem and happens with a variety of diff. pdas. Also, it is possible there are two problems - some with a software/digitizer problem and others with the problem I've outlined. Some may have both. The majority I've read about seem explicable by poor screen clips and gasket - even though the owner thinks it's software.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] MikeChannon:
Happy to do this but stuck for a camer at present.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] enmatt:
You are right about the hardware issues. However what boggles me is that this glitch seems to fix itself if you do an align screen from the screen controls. I mean, how does software fix what essentially is a hardware issue.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] MikeChannon:
The answer I believe is that adjusting the screen alignment does not fix the alignment, all it does is adjust algnment to the screen position your are currently at. In other words when the screen moves just a tiny bit the next time it'll be off alignment again - so you re-align to the new screen position and as soon as the screen moves again the alignment will need re-doing i.e. an endless cycle of the screen moving a using software to compensate for the physical movement of the screen. The software is fine it is able to compensate for the changing physical position of the screen, but the screen keeps moving (and it only takes a fraction of a millimetre to throw things off).

Mike
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] prestonmcafee:
Trackpoints have this issue, slight physical pressure makes the pointer move, and this is fixed with software that detects and stops the movement. So that is a software fix to a hardware problem. However, the odd thing here is that the movement isn't very far. Moreover, every time I have the problem, the right side is about 5-7 pixels off and the left side right on. So it is like the screen has been stretched, and by more than a millimeter.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] MikeChannon:
Yes, and your experience is similar to most folks with the problem. Internally the right side of the screen has the digitizer just below the bottom right corner and a Mylar cable looped around to connect to it. The pressure inside the Screen housing is therfore not even all round the screen and I suspect is higher on right side. I've seen some posts taht suggest the entire issue is caused by pressure on the digitizer as opposed to a loose screen. However firming up the screen will also reduce movement against the digitizer.

Mike
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] solrak69:
allignment problem

i have the 2.25 version, and it does the same thing, only it's worse.... the center part of the display won't recognize tapping on it.... when trying to draw a straight line through the center area it will either start straight and then curve and then it'll go straight, or it just won't draw at all.....when trying to reallign the tap on the center cross won't be recognized, like that area just lost sensitivity..... i've had my 8125 for a week, and it's in south america, where we have no cingular, what can i do?... some have said that opening fully the keyboard helps, or rubbing a finger evenly through the screen will fix the problem definitely, but mine won't.... please help me out, i don't want to send it to the us for replacement.....
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] prestonmcafee:
Molski 3.0.0.0

I upgraded my ROM to Molski's 3.0.0.0, and I haven't had to adjust my alignment, not once, since I did so. I used to go out of alignment pretty much daily.

I put a note in the Molski thread but no one responded either way.

To be fair, I was probably at a low point at the time I upgraded, but that has been weeks now, and still no readjustment.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] cameraddict:
Count me in

I just bought my tmo mda on ebay around Jan 1'07. I just started seeing the screen align problem. First time was on right side, last night. Though it was off by a few pixels to the right of the screen, so could not tap scroll bar at all. Second time, today around noon, was just to the right of the middle of the screen. The alignment was off by a few pixels to the left.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] cameraddict:
Fix

Hello again,

Well, my screen went out of alignment again after about 1 hour. Then I tried the "Stick paper between screen and case to clean" trick....Well, it worked. It was out of alignment, then after cleaning it was fine. With no need to go to the screen align utility. We'll see how long it keeps...

BTW, I used the corner of an average business card...
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] prestonmcafee:
Software fix

Two and a half months later, I still have never gone out of alignment. If there is a hardware problem, it has a software fix!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] dakshithaw:
It's definitely the magnet !

Hi guys , I've had the same problem . I was initially dead worried that my precious little device had turned bad for good ! then I realized it only happens if I used the case . My guess is it's the magnet .

Try placing a clip or a stapler pin inside the case and you will see how powerful tha magnet is . The poor digitizer doesn't stand a chance !

My advice , put the phone in the cover so that the screen faces the belt clip !

Yep , that should do it ! :)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Pacer:
I've read somewhere that it's the crews behiend the screen are too tight and when the Wizard is in your pocket the screen becomes dis aligned with the heat or something like that.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] kels83:
Screen Alignment Problem- FIXED!

I've been baffled by this problem for some time and I finally found a fix! As stupid as this solution sounds, it worked for me so I want to share it. To fix the allignment problem, just rub your thumb around firmly on the touchscreen. Make sure you push in all four directions. That's it! Of course you will leave greasy finger marks on your screen but that is a minor issue compared to a malfuctioning touchscreen.

I got this suggestion off another forum (HTC Web, I think) but there was no explanation as to why it worked. However, multiple users reported this as a PERMANENT FIX to the screen mis-allignment. My hunch is that the touch screen somehow gets pushed out of allignment and the corner/edge gets slightly pinched or squeezed by the case. This pinching could cause errors, or in my case, complete failure of the touchscreen. Rubbing the screen should eventually put the touchscreen back in correct alignment.

My screen was so bad that it would not register any touches for up to a couple hours at a time. Not even a reinstall of the factory ROM would fix this problem for me. But the screen rubbing did the trick! I thought I'd was going to have to send it in for a new touchscreen but now it is working well.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] human75:
hi guys.i had screen aligment problem with my kjam and i sent to service.they changed screen and speakers.so far so good.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] fordracerguy:
I'm trying that now, but using post it note . Using the sticky side up (not getting sticky on the screen itself) and jamming the paper in a bit, then running it across i'm getting a HUGE amount of dust/crap coming out onto the paper. It's amazing. So far no alignment issues.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] chris.reed@mail2web.com:
screen alignment on wizard.

I tried the card trick on my 8125 and I will see how it goes. A can of compressed air works nicely to blow debris out from around the screen after using a card as well! :)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] fbhuiya:
A life time thanks to u

I was dying with this Screen Alignment problem, few times back i've just installed the Dizitizer & till now screen is working well even i can tap the screen with my finger. hope it will work perfectly.

And once again thank you for this solution.

Faisal
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] AdamOslo:
Hi.

I am using my GT-I9305 for testing of mobile base stations (need to be able to lock mobile to the 1800 MHz LTE). When i was using stock android ver 4.1.2 - it was possible to open service mode from dialer (*#197328640#)

After adnroid update to ver 4.3 it is not longer possible.

I am trying to find solution to have back Service Mode on my mobile.

Maybe somebody can help me to find solution.

1. I rooted my phone and in /system/apps there is app called serviceModeApp.apk

i cannot find here ServiceModeApp_RIL.apk

there is also no HiddenMenu.apk here

2. In /efs/carrier there is file called HiddenMenu and when i edit this file it contains word OFF

I have changed OFF to ON in /efs/carrier in file HiddenMenu

I copied into /system/apps ServiceModeApp_RIL.apk, HiddenMenu.apk and i overwrited serviceModeApp.apk (i get version from android 4.1.2)

And nothing works for me.

I will apreciate any help.

I was wondering - if it is possible to add Service Mode into custom rom, maybe it will be possible to ADD it to the stock rom (copying some files, changing some files...) XDA is place with most experienced android experts - maybe somebody will find a minute to help me ? :) Please!
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] rasseru16:
I am having the same issue here... not able to use service mode on the new 4.3 firmware either :( Anyone able to offer some help preety please?

Thank you kindly :D
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] AdamOslo:
Maybe somebody is interested to fix this problem and get paid for it?

I think - Maybe I can come with some paypal donation if somebody will manage to fix this problem.

somebody interested?:confused:
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] shucrut:
You can try Apex launcher. After installing, go to it and long press somewhere in home screen, then select shortcuts > Activities

Then you can play a bit here, scroll down to service mode and test if any activity in this menu actually opens the service mode. If you succeed let us know
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] rasseru16:
Hi, I have tried that and it just says 'Application not installed' I have tried to re-install it from the /system/app folder but it still shows the same error.

:(
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] AdamOslo:
Apex launcher is not helping. Any other ideas?

I am wondering - is it possible that it is sooo... complicated?! I searched whole internet and NOBODY managed to have Service mode on Stock Android 4.3. that is sad :(:crying:
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] rqdiniz:
Have you a stable broadband and imei ?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] rasseru16:
Service Mode is back! Thanks to this person on YouTube! MANY THANKS TO HIM/HER! :good::good:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMGb8C1ITiw&
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] dodo6901:
Service Mode
[Motorola Droid RAZR] s27moto:
can some one make KitKat Style for stock 4.1.2 Rom ?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] s27moto:
any Modder ?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Saratoga79:
Maybe with GravityBox module?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] s27moto:
can i use this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2316070 ?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Saratoga79:
I hope so. Give it a try and tell us!

EDIT: You also may try this apk:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anttek.quicksettings&hl=es
[Motorola Droid RAZR] s27moto:
i test it and it's not working :crying:
[Motorola Droid RAZR] s27moto:
i test it and it's not bad but i think it has one bug notification do not stop full down only half

cheek screen shot
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dtrail1:
Gravity Box should do the job. Otherwise Biotik is working on a 4.2 bar style mod for stock rom - but I don't know when it will be ready. Please don't PM him o sth.. When he has done, you will find it :)

It's not that easy to port this into stock rom because we cannot compile stock rom from source. It needs a lot of work and w/o smali editing it's much more diffcult to realize. So it could take some time..

Why not just using a KitKat rom??? SlimKat 3.1 is fully stable! You can select to use whether its original kernel, JBX 3.0.8 version or JBX 3.0.31 kernel - if you like many options for tweaking.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] demonshouter:
Ive tried porting from other device, it works but so buggy and laggy when pulling up/down the notification window, some toggles dont work. And the look is not so good.

Hello me!! Its me again!!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] demonshouter:
Still needs some works....

Hello me!! Its me again!!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] demonshouter:
Here is how it looks, sorry to post sceeenshot in different places, cant do in one on mobile..

Hello me!! Its me again!!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] DumbleCore:
U got it? I failed and tried a few times! Great work!

Tapped from my RazR