[Q] Lower Buttons gone Haywire on Sony S Tablet

[mawnstermew]

Hi! Im finally bringing this up to the general community after a month of suffering from this thing my Sony S Tablet is experiencing through. My Sony S Tablet randomly touches itself on the screen, to be more specific the lower function buttons ( Back key, Home Key, and Recently used app Key). Its really annoying when im browsing the net either stock browser/dolphin HD or watch videos on Gallery/Quickpic the tab touches the back button or home button and repeatedly does that and wont stop until i lock the tab or even turns it off. Its getting more worst as each day passes by. I think i noticed this one after doing this one:

Then you are very, very, very, very lucky. LOL One of the only regions left that we can root (as Sony removed 3.2.1 from servers when 4.0.3 ICS R1A/R2A came out.

You are on 11000 version so flash this:

0035

http://www.mediafire.com/?cti11ejoxpxx4cm

This will give you 3.2 (newer than 11000) kernel 10 (don't worry about the k10 issue, not relevant with 3.2)

Then flash this:

0042 (under kernel 10 3.2.1 : ) )

http://www.4shared.com/zip/03dah__B/signed-nbx03_001-ota-0042001.html

or

http://www.4shared.com/zip/8nuDXOQZ/signed-nbx03_001-ota-0042001.html

There are the files to install:

Move to SD card (not possible without SD)
Insert SD card
Turn off tab
Hold VOL DOWN BUTTON
Turn on tab, while still holding VOL DOWN

TAHDAH recovery menu. Flash as above

NB vol up, down are up, down and use power to select, install update from SD card, choose update from zip.

Chur
Stifilz

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mawnstermew

Same as above to you if you are US. You may or may not need to flash 0035 if you are allready 0035. If you are not US tab then please post your model and I will look.

Chur
Stifilz

When i first recieved this one all was well. but only when i tried rooting/upgrading it for the first time and it became worst when i successfully upgraded from HC to ICS 4.0.3 RC5

I tried:

1. Factory reset via Recovery Mode
2. Factory reset via settings
3. Erasing everything on the external storage
4. Changing into "Medium" the touch and hold delay


but still the problem persists. Anyone got any clue regarding whats happening on my Sony S Tablet? I also got queries

1. Could this be a problem with virus? i tried clearing up the external storage but its still there
2. How could i revert back to the original ROM i was in when i first recieved it? i dont care if its HC as long as the annoying problem disappears
3. What if i lost my Original receipt of my Tab could i still avail its warranty if i finally decided to send it back to the service team?
4. And is there any cure to this madness my tab is into?
5. Anyone knows whats the specific name my tablet is experiencing? Google cant be my bestfriend if i wont give him specific items to be searched


Any forms of help, suggestions and advices are warmly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[arnedielis]

Do you have a screen protector installed? Had the same problem about one week after installing the protector. The problem disappeared after some air escaped after rubbing the screen protector. Looks like there was some sort of static interference with the touch screen. Haven't had this problem again since. Good luck!

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ smartphone

 

[mawnstermew]

Do you have a screen protector installed? Had the same problem about one week after installing the protector. The problem disappeared after some air escaped after rubbing the screen protector. Looks like there was some sort of static interference with the touch screen. Haven't had this problem again since. Good luck!

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ smartphone

Tried removing the screenprotector but the problem still persists

 

[mawnstermew]

anybody has ideas how to fix this one? called the service crew today and they only suggested reformatting the tablet, which obviously didnt solve the problem

 

[ross231]

Sell it. Get a nexus 7.

Sent from my Sony Tablet S using xda app-developers app

 

[wasi006]

Probably from Heating

Touch screen recognizes touch from heating. I had the same problem too, and here is what I noticed:

when the battery level goes to ~<20%, the problem starts. charged it to full, and it was gone. checked 2 times. Doesn't cause problem when fully charged.

when the battery level goes down, the tablet slightly overheats at the bottom. I think that is what causing it. Try charging it to full and report it here if the problem still persists

 

[Raedek]

Have that issue also. Don't think it's too common actually. The reps. at my local Sony Center just laughed at me, and said they never heard such thing before.. Never noticed if it's battery related, but will look for it, next time it occurs. That'll mean it's a hardware defect that can't be solved without changing to a new unit.. =(

 

[Zer0K3wL]

Batery is probably at the same location.

If thats the case i be worried, sony has bad reputation when it comes to batery's if they become hot verry rapidly they can explode.

Sony vaio team is the one that made this tablet and the xperia tablet s.
my batery is in top near camera can become warm, i defiantly put my tablet upside down next time it becomes warm to see if i can re produce this, if thats the case others probably have same issue also.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Sony-Exploding-Batteries-Chronicles-37848.shtml

 

[Riscas]

I have the Same Problem. I can't use it anymore.

Still waiting A Response from sony support.


Any clue how To Solve this?
Even with full batery, the tablet is crazy.

 

[mawnstermew]

-bump- the problem returned... anyone else experiences the same thing?

 

[Raedek]

Still present after JB update. This time though, it is more aggressive than before.. :S

Sent from my Xperia Z

 

[mawnstermew]

anyone tried sending it back to sony or has found some answers to this annoying presses?

 

[Raedek]

I have had Mine to service at Sony Center twice. They replaced The mainboard both times and The screen The second time. Definately not hardware related.. Will send it back a third time tomorrow and Ask for a refund. Will be cheaper for Sony, as the mainboard probably costs almost as much as The device it self..

Sent from my C6603 using xda app-developers app

 

[mawnstermew]

up anyone found anything to fix this problem?

 

[edenpunyo]

I got solution for the issue

up anyone found anything to fix this problem?

You go search to internet and search for the previous OTA firmware of STS (Sony Tablet S)... for examples 4.0.3 Release 1a (signed-nbx03_001-ota-120803002).

- Download it (in zip file)
- put it into your sd card (in zip file)
- switch off your STS
- switch it back on while holding button 'ON' and Volume + button (hold together)
- Once the Sony logo appear, release the button 'ON' but not the volume +
- Once the blue screen appear with menus then release the volume + button
- Choose 'Update via sd card' ( scroll with volume - & select by pushing 'ON' button )
- Once choose then wait until it reboot.
- tadaaaa...finish...you are now downgrade from 4.0.3 Release 5a...and the screen touch by itself will no longer appear.

pssst : STS will ask for update to 4.0.3 Release 5a..... i don't think you would since previously we having the issue.

Good day.
Zhyril ZA
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