[Q] Docking station issues...

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zackzuse

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Was wondering if I'm the only one having issues with the tablet mode...I've only had this phone about 4 days.

When I insert the phone into the docking station, its dead. No vibration or light. When the power is plugged in, it does work but after a few seconds the screen times out, and I have to remove and re-insert the phone to get it to go again.

It being such a new phone and it seeming like such a good deal to me, I'm a little scared of it now. Still got 10 days to change my mind...lol


Anyone with those sort of issues?
Do I not understand something about how it works? Does the docking station battery need to charge independently or something?
I thought maybe playing with different launchers and Dynamic Display settings messed it up, so I did factory reset and same result.
 
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rlridgeway

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zackzuse said:
Was wondering if I'm the only one having issues with the tablet mode...I've only had this phone about 4 days.

When I insert the phone into the docking station, its dead. No vibration or light. When the power is plugged in, it does work but after a few seconds the screen times out, and I have to remove and re-insert the phone to get it to go again.

It being such a new phone and it seeming like such a good deal to me, I'm a little scared of it now. Still got 10 days to change my mind...lol


Anyone with those sort of issues?
Do I not understand something about how it works? Does the docking station battery need to charge independently or something?
I thought maybe playing with different launchers and Dynamic Display settings messed it up, so I did factory reset and same result.
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Occasionly there are quirks but is how mine normally works:
If the phone is on while I insert it, the pad boots up, usually within a couple seconds
If the phone is off while I insert it, the pad stays off.

Turning the phone on after it is inserted into the pad, using the pad's power button is where it can be confusing:
Push and hold the power button for about 4 seconds, you should feel a vibration, release the button, then after an additional 15-20 seconds the phone and pad boot up.

Turning the phone off while inserted in the pad, and using the pad's power button is very similar to using the phone's power button. You should get a dialog box with power down options.


The docking station battery does not have to be charged independently, but it is an option. Check out Settings--ASUS customized settings--Padfone Settings--Padfone Charging Policy for options. Intelligent Mode charges both at the same time and was what mine was defaulted to.

Since you re-set the phone I agree you probably didn't mess anything up.
 
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battery wise, how does the phone intereact with a station battery less or that wears off when the phone is docked
does the phone battery take the relay to power the station or is a powerless station... powerless even with a full charged phone in it? :confused:
 
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rlridgeway

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madthing said:
battery wise, how does the phone intereact with a station battery less or that wears off when the phone is docked
does the phone battery take the relay to power the station or is a powerless station... powerless even with a full charged phone in it? :confused:
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I am a bit confused with this too, but here is how I think the batteries and charging interact:
The station can charge the phone but the phone can not charge the station.

If the phone is not docked into the station, but the station is plugged into a charger, the station will charge.

If the phone docked into the station and the station is plugged into a charger, there are two options in settings:
1. Intellegent mode: The charger will charge both the phone and station at the same time.
2. Phone preferred mode: The charger will charge the phone 1st before charging the station.

If the phone is docked into the station and the station is not plugged into a charger, the station and phones batteries work independently unless:
1. The Power pack mode is selected.
The station's battery will charge the phone. The station turns off while charging the phone. You can turn the station back on by on by pressing the station's power button on for 2 seconds. The charging mode defaults to Inteligent mode when the power button is pressed or the phone becomes undocked.

Power Pack mode does have some issues however. I do not think the station charges the phone's battery while the station is on, even when in Power pack mode. This means you can not simultaneously charge the phone and view the station'screen. You have to use the 2 second press to access the screen. I can receive calls while in Power pack mode but I had to remove the phone from the station to answer it. The station takes too long to boot up. Texts come through while in Power pack mode but again I had to remove the phone from the station.

Basically this means that while in Power pack mode, you will need to remove the phone to answer calls and possibly texts. Also the phone will not charge if you are using the station. These are issues only in Power Pack mode. The other charging options do not appear to have these issues.

Thats the way I think charging works between the phone and station.
 
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zackzuse

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rlridgeway said:
I am a bit confused with this too, but here is how I think the batteries and charging interact:
The station can charge the phone but the phone can not charge the station.

If the phone is not docked into the station, but the station is plugged into a charger, the station will charge.

If the phone docked into the station and the station is plugged into a charger, there are two options in settings:
1. Intellegent mode: The charger will charge both the phone and station at the same time.
2. Phone preferred mode: The charger will charge the phone 1st before charging the station.

If the phone is docked into the station and the station is not plugged into a charger, the station and phones batteries work independently unless:
1. The Power pack mode is selected.
The station's battery will charge the phone. The station turns off while charging the phone. You can turn the station back on by on by pressing the station's power button on for 2 seconds. The charging mode defaults to Inteligent mode when the power button is pressed or the phone becomes undocked.

Power Pack mode does have some issues however. I do not think the station charges the phone's battery while the station is on, even when in Power pack mode. This means you can not simultaneously charge the phone and view the station'screen. You have to use the 2 second press to access the screen. I can receive calls while in Power pack mode but I had to remove the phone from the station to answer it. The station takes too long to boot up. Texts come through while in Power pack mode but again I had to remove the phone from the station.

Basically this means that while in Power pack mode, you will need to remove the phone to answer calls and possibly texts. Also the phone will not charge if you are using the station. These are issues only in Power Pack mode. The other charging options do not appear to have these issues.

Thats the way I think charging works between the phone and station.
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I think this is correct, and confusing . Lol. I thought the tablet station was dead until I turned on the settings to soul the percentage of battery left, and noticed there was two showing up.

Sent from my ASUS PadFone X using XDA Free mobile app
 
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I ran into an issue when I changed some things on my lock screen just phone it messed up my tab. So I docked phone to tab and launcher would just keep force closing

Sent from my ASUS PadFone X
 
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zackzuse said:
I ran into some simular glitchiness with using different launchers. Don't like that...
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Hello Zackzuse,

I am sorry to hear about the force closing issues you are experiencing. If the application is unresponsive or force closes while inserting the PadFone into the Station, please try to enable "Keep all applications alive". Open the setting application > Select "ASUS customized settings" > Select "PadFone Settings" > Select "Dynamic display switch list". Find the app which you want to enable Dynamic display and check the box > Slide the "Keep all applications alive" switch to the "ON" position.

For further assistance please feel free to email me at cl-Scott1@asus.com. Be sure to place case # N140720670 and your username in the subject line for reference. I am here to assist with all of your ASUS needs.

Warm regards,

Scott
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zackzuse

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I very much appreciate the advice, Scott. I have recently reset my phone and started over and this is the first thing I will try if I run into this issue.

Sent from my ASUS PadFone X using XDA Free mobile app
 
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rlridgeway said:
I am a bit confused with this too, but here is how I think the batteries and charging interact:
The station can charge the phone but the phone can not charge the station.

If the phone is not docked into the station, but the station is plugged into a charger, the station will charge.

If the phone docked into the station and the station is plugged into a charger, there are two options in settings:
1. Intellegent mode: The charger will charge both the phone and station at the same time.
2. Phone preferred mode: The charger will charge the phone 1st before charging the station.

If the phone is docked into the station and the station is not plugged into a charger, the station and phones batteries work independently unless:
1. The Power pack mode is selected.
The station's battery will charge the phone. The station turns off while charging the phone. You can turn the station back on by on by pressing the station's power button on for 2 seconds. The charging mode defaults to Inteligent mode when the power button is pressed or the phone becomes undocked.

Power Pack mode does have some issues however. I do not think the station charges the phone's battery while the station is on, even when in Power pack mode. This means you can not simultaneously charge the phone and view the station'screen. You have to use the 2 second press to access the screen. I can receive calls while in Power pack mode but I had to remove the phone from the station to answer it. The station takes too long to boot up. Texts come through while in Power pack mode but again I had to remove the phone from the station.

Basically this means that while in Power pack mode, you will need to remove the phone to answer calls and possibly texts. Also the phone will not charge if you are using the station. These are issues only in Power Pack mode. The other charging options do not appear to have these issues.

Thats the way I think charging works between the phone and station.
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I have an issue with my padfone s station...
I used the intelligent setting and never change it, but when I charging both the station & phone, only the phone is charging. I try to charging station and phone separately, nothing odd with the phone...but the station dock only save 18% power after 9 hours of charging...anyone know how to fix this?
 
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samuraichetan

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HI Scott,

I am using Padfone X and i performed a clean factory reset , with charger on and plugged , on the Padfone station ( means asus padfone was docketed and On/working so far before reset) ......It asked for reset and i did yes>> rebooted and Asus logs came and kept coming for 15 mins ...I got suspicious and removed the padfone , its working Ok and fine , However the Docket station has just the red light (next to camera ) on always and On inserting the padfone to the station , it Vibrates as normal , but no Padfonne station screen display ....Can you suggest what to do ...

I have tried ,,,pressing the docket station Power On/Off for 5 to 10 sec ..still the Red light is always On and no display on station whatsoever..

But when i eject the padfone , its Ok and normaly working ....What to do ...Pls help
 
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    rlridgeway
    madthing said:
    battery wise, how does the phone intereact with a station battery less or that wears off when the phone is docked
    does the phone battery take the relay to power the station or is a powerless station... powerless even with a full charged phone in it? :confused:
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    I am a bit confused with this too, but here is how I think the batteries and charging interact:
    The station can charge the phone but the phone can not charge the station.

    If the phone is not docked into the station, but the station is plugged into a charger, the station will charge.

    If the phone docked into the station and the station is plugged into a charger, there are two options in settings:
    1. Intellegent mode: The charger will charge both the phone and station at the same time.
    2. Phone preferred mode: The charger will charge the phone 1st before charging the station.

    If the phone is docked into the station and the station is not plugged into a charger, the station and phones batteries work independently unless:
    1. The Power pack mode is selected.
    The station's battery will charge the phone. The station turns off while charging the phone. You can turn the station back on by on by pressing the station's power button on for 2 seconds. The charging mode defaults to Inteligent mode when the power button is pressed or the phone becomes undocked.

    Power Pack mode does have some issues however. I do not think the station charges the phone's battery while the station is on, even when in Power pack mode. This means you can not simultaneously charge the phone and view the station'screen. You have to use the 2 second press to access the screen. I can receive calls while in Power pack mode but I had to remove the phone from the station to answer it. The station takes too long to boot up. Texts come through while in Power pack mode but again I had to remove the phone from the station.

    Basically this means that while in Power pack mode, you will need to remove the phone to answer calls and possibly texts. Also the phone will not charge if you are using the station. These are issues only in Power Pack mode. The other charging options do not appear to have these issues.

    Thats the way I think charging works between the phone and station.
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    zackzuse
    rlridgeway said:
    I am a bit confused with this too, but here is how I think the batteries and charging interact:
    The station can charge the phone but the phone can not charge the station.

    If the phone is not docked into the station, but the station is plugged into a charger, the station will charge.

    If the phone docked into the station and the station is plugged into a charger, there are two options in settings:
    1. Intellegent mode: The charger will charge both the phone and station at the same time.
    2. Phone preferred mode: The charger will charge the phone 1st before charging the station.

    If the phone is docked into the station and the station is not plugged into a charger, the station and phones batteries work independently unless:
    1. The Power pack mode is selected.
    The station's battery will charge the phone. The station turns off while charging the phone. You can turn the station back on by on by pressing the station's power button on for 2 seconds. The charging mode defaults to Inteligent mode when the power button is pressed or the phone becomes undocked.

    Power Pack mode does have some issues however. I do not think the station charges the phone's battery while the station is on, even when in Power pack mode. This means you can not simultaneously charge the phone and view the station'screen. You have to use the 2 second press to access the screen. I can receive calls while in Power pack mode but I had to remove the phone from the station to answer it. The station takes too long to boot up. Texts come through while in Power pack mode but again I had to remove the phone from the station.

    Basically this means that while in Power pack mode, you will need to remove the phone to answer calls and possibly texts. Also the phone will not charge if you are using the station. These are issues only in Power Pack mode. The other charging options do not appear to have these issues.

    Thats the way I think charging works between the phone and station.
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    I think this is correct, and confusing . Lol. I thought the tablet station was dead until I turned on the settings to soul the percentage of battery left, and noticed there was two showing up.

    Sent from my ASUS PadFone X using XDA Free mobile app
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