wont turn on, vibrating when screen is off, am i bricked?

jessask214 · Dec 2, 2012

hey im having the same problem

Radsolutionz said:
so... just got a email from mobile tech videos.... he was able to save my phone... was just the power button.... =) we r good.... thanks for allll your help again... i will have a very happy fiance and might have it back intime to flash some cm10

This is exactly whats going on with my s2.
Im in Dallas as well. Is there anywhere u know
I can personally go to to fix it. Instead of sending it off?

machaira9 · Dec 2, 2012

screwdriver solution worked for me

burntuakrisp said:
I had this problem and learned from reading all the posts in this thread that it is a power button issue. I fixed mine by taking a small screwdriver and worked it around the power button gently, and the vibration issue stopped.

that worked for me, too. took the smallest flat-head screwdriver i had (from one of those sets of tiny/thin screwdrivers) and gently worked it around the two longer edges of the power button. didn't really feel like i did anything (other than introduce a tiny, cosmetic notch in the edge of the power button slot), but when i tried to turn the phone back on, it worked!

it's been on for 20 mins or so. hopefully the issue won't come back, but at least i can send it in for a replacement button if absolutely needed. i'm most thankful that i have another chance to backup all my data (photos and what-not).

thanks, everyone! :victory:

---------- Post added at 03:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:31 PM ----------

Out of curiosity, is anyone else who's having this issue using the D30 Impact Protection cover?

I noticed, with mine, that the power button (while using the cover) has always been difficult to press in (whereas the actual power button, without the cover on, is super easy to press). I wonder if there's a correlation between the stuck button issue and the cover. *shrug* Just curious.

Quadratomic · Dec 4, 2012

machaira9 said:
that worked for me, too. took the smallest flat-head screwdriver i had (from one of those sets of tiny/thin screwdrivers) and gently worked it around the two longer edges of the power button. didn't really feel like i did anything (other than introduce a tiny, cosmetic notch in the edge of the power button slot), but when i tried to turn the phone back on, it worked!

it's been on for 20 mins or so. hopefully the issue won't come back, but at least i can send it in for a replacement button if absolutely needed. i'm most thankful that i have another chance to backup all my data (photos and what-not).

thanks, everyone! :victory:

---------- Post added at 03:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:31 PM ----------

Out of curiosity, is anyone else who's having this issue using the D30 Impact Protection cover?

I noticed, with mine, that the power button (while using the cover) has always been difficult to press in (whereas the actual power button, without the cover on, is super easy to press). I wonder if there's a correlation between the stuck button issue and the cover. *shrug* Just curious.

I'm using the D30 Impact Protection cover as well.

I had the same problem; for a week or two prior to the continuous vibrating/not booting, my flash would fire off in rapid succession, and finally today it ceased to boot at all. I took jioooz's suggestion (thanks!) and tried it out and my phone is running just fine now.

EternalSoil · Dec 6, 2012

Quadratomic said:
I'm using the D30 Impact Protection cover as well.

I also use this cover. Anyone having the power button issue and NOT use this cover?

frankaloni · Dec 6, 2012

EternalSoil said:
I also use this cover. Anyone having the power button issue and NOT use this cover?

Yes.

EternalSoil · Dec 7, 2012

Quadratomic said:
I'm using the D30 Impact Protection cover as well.

I had the same problem; for a week or two prior to the continuous vibrating/not booting, my flash would fire off in rapid succession, and finally today it ceased to boot at all. I took jioooz's suggestion (thanks!) and tried it out and my phone is running just fine now.

frankaloni said:
Yes.

Okay, just wanted to make sure.

frankaloni · Dec 10, 2012

EternalSoil said:
I also use this cover. Anyone having the power button issue and NOT use this cover?

Although, now I'm not so sure. I mean, I'm still not using that cover, but—any chance these same symptoms (rebooting/vibrating, plus the camera flash going off) could be caused by shorts on the motherboard?

(I took the phone into the shop to get the power button replaced; at first they said it looked more like a software issue that could be fixed by flashing it if they could get it to stop rebooting long enough to go into download mode, but then they called me up and talked about shorts on the motherboard instead. The thing is, following some of the power-button-related advice given above, such as tapping the phone against a semi-hard surface in a way that would loosen the button up a little bit, seems to have actually helped, because doing that lengthened the rebooting cycle a little bit too—just not enough to let it get the whole way booted up.)

drLouie · Dec 16, 2012

machaira9 said:
[/COLOR]Out of curiosity, is anyone else who's having this issue using the D30 Impact Protection cover?

I noticed, with mine, that the power button (while using the cover) has always been difficult to press in (whereas the actual power button, without the cover on, is super easy to press). I wonder if there's a correlation between the stuck button issue and the cover. *shrug* Just curious.

Mine just started today and yes I've been using the D30 cover since day 1. Wonder if the case hastens the problem occuring.

ITALIANNYC · Dec 16, 2012

drLouie said:
Mine just started today and yes I've been using the D30 cover since day 1. Wonder if the case hastens the problem occuring.

Has happened to me on 2 different phones with no case. Its a common issue

db4d1988 · Dec 16, 2012

Same here. Had to get a replacement through warranty. Sad day.

Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium

mexicandroid · Dec 16, 2012

Can you guys post a picture of the case bring used with this issue?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2

drLouie · Dec 16, 2012

Anyone know where I can purchase a new power button? Based on what I have looked at, I think I could replace it with the part.

Snooplongylong · Dec 21, 2012

Had to fix my sister's phone. Power button was broken and she was using the D30 impact case as well. Common issue with this phone and I guess this case hastens it. I used the MobileTechVideos site recommended earlier in the thread to fix the issue.

They fixed it for $35. Altogether, it took about a week to fix. Great service. And thanks for everyone on XDA for diagnosing the problem!

Kidovzky · Dec 28, 2012

Have this issue...
Tell me guys, is this button is compatible with i9100 ?
i'm from another country and I don't have the opportunity to buy original power button.

railmeat · Dec 28, 2012

machaira9 said:
that worked for me, too. took the smallest flat-head screwdriver i had (from one of those sets of tiny/thin screwdrivers) and gently worked it around the two longer edges of the power button. didn't really feel like i did anything (other than introduce a tiny, cosmetic notch in the edge of the power button slot), but when i tried to turn the phone back on, it worked!

it's been on for 20 mins or so. hopefully the issue won't come back, but at least i can send it in for a replacement button if absolutely needed. i'm most thankful that i have another chance to backup all my data (photos and what-not).

thanks, everyone! :victory:

---------- Post added at 03:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:31 PM ----------

Out of curiosity, is anyone else who's having this issue using the D30 Impact Protection cover?

I noticed, with mine, that the power button (while using the cover) has always been difficult to press in (whereas the actual power button, without the cover on, is super easy to press). I wonder if there's a correlation between the stuck button issue and the cover. *shrug* Just curious.

Thanks for this.

Found one on ebay that was having this issue. Got it very cheap

The screwdriver trick fixed the issue instantly, both power off/vibrate issue, and call sound.

railmeat · Jan 9, 2013

railmeat said:
Thanks for this.

Found one on ebay that was having this issue. Got it very cheap
The screwdriver trick fixed the issue instantly, both power off/vibrate issue, and call sound.

So, the screwdriver thing was only a temporary fix (if at all). I gave up and sent it to MobileTechVideos via ebay. $35 plus shipping one way. Problem Solved.

paypalbid · Apr 14, 2013

Problem solved. I wrapped the phone in a towel and hit it on the granite counter where the top corner of the phone near the power button. Phone works like a champ again. Thanks for the tip guys.

PS: Some phone refurbished guy told me the phone was done because he believes the mother board is damage. I'm glad i did the research and turned out to be a sticky power button.

awoolf · Jul 5, 2013

drLouie said:
Anyone know where I can purchase a new power button? Based on what I have looked at, I think I could replace it with the part.

This is a old thread, but lots of people are being linked to it. So, here's some good, up-to-date info on this problem:

This is almost certainly caused by a bad/stuck power (on/off) switch. It's a very common problem on all the US-carrier Galaxy SII phones. (I think the international "i9100" model uses a different type of switch.) You can simulate the issue on a good T989 by holding down the power button when you turn it on - it will reboot and then vibrate every few seconds with a blank screen, until you release the power button.

Some people have had success poking/pulling/cleaning/washing the switch, but replacing it is the only long-term reliable fix.

If you don't have insurance coverage and are out of warranty, you can replace the switch yourself. Several eBay sellers offer replacement power switches for the SGH-T989 Galaxy S2. (about ten bucks)

Or, if you don't have mad soldering skills, a few companies offer mail-in repair service:
- $39: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Power-Switch-REPAIR-SERVICE-T-Mobile-Galaxy-S2-SGH-T989-Samsung-Fix-Bad-Button-/161028469601
- $45: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Power-Button-Repair-Samsung-Galaxy-S-Galaxy-S-II-Galaxy-NOTE-MORE-/320910836052

drLouie · Jul 5, 2013

awoolf said:
This is a old thread, but lots of people are being linked to it. So, here's some good, up-to-date info on this problem:

This is almost certainly caused by a bad/stuck power (on/off) switch. It's a very common problem on all the US-carrier Galaxy SII phones. (I think the international "i9100" model uses a different type of switch.) You can simulate the issue on a good T989 by holding down the power button when you turn it on - it will reboot and then vibrate every few seconds with a blank screen, until you release the power button.

Some people have had success poking/pulling/cleaning/washing the switch, but replacing it is the only long-term reliable fix.

If you don't have insurance coverage and are out of warranty, you can replace the switch yourself. Several eBay sellers offer replacement power switches for the SGH-T989 Galaxy S2. (about ten bucks)

Or, if you don't have mad soldering skills, a few companies offer mail-in repair service:
- $39: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Power-Switch-REPAIR-SERVICE-T-Mobile-Galaxy-S2-SGH-T989-Samsung-Fix-Bad-Button-/161028469601
- $45: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Power-Button-Repair-Samsung-Galaxy-S-Galaxy-S-II-Galaxy-NOTE-MORE-/320910836052

Here is who I got to fix mine: http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-t-mobile-power-button-repair/ They did a great job and were fast.

Alcatraz_ · Sep 22, 2013

Samsung Galaxy S2 cannot use while charging

Hi everyone,I buy my phone from ebay, when i used it the battery drained so fast.

I try to charge the phone but it just show loop circle sign and i cannot use while charging. It`s gonna be shutdown and display charging indicator again (loop circle sign)..how to fix it?

Thx for solving my problem? :good::victory:

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