Root After flashing CM10, locking the phone causes many issues on GSII Skyrocket.

[nhm414]

Hi there,


I've been flashing CM, both stables and nightlies, onto my Galaxy SII Skyrocket since CM9. I updated to nightly Feb 13, and started experiencing a slew of issues. Many times, an error saying Youtube, or Google Voice, or camera has stopped working would pop up. Also, when I would lock the phone, the phone would sometimes wake up immediately after, or the reboot/shutoff menu would appear.


I began to think this was due to the rom being an unstable nightly, so I reverted back to the stable rom (cm 10.0.0). Everything was functional (no error messages), but the lock screen is still causing the same issues. Sometimes when locking, the phone's backlight will flash and other times, the phone will reboot. A few times when it shuts down, the phone will vibrate 2 seconds apart continuously. And sometimes the lock button is just unresponsive.



I've tried flashing the stable mod multiple times and can't figure out what I'm doing wrong.



My normal process is:
1) factory reset 2) wipe cache 3) wipe dalvik 4) install CM 10.0.0 5) install the appropriate gapps 6) reboot 7) set up google account 8) test lock button


Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

 

[nhm414]

After doing some reading, I'm thinking it may be due to a stuck power button. Apparently, it's quite a common issue with Skyrockets. Anyone with experience in resolving this?

 

[DrDoctor]

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.

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