Here's a dumb question. How do I get my hardware buttons along the bottom of the screen to light up? I just got this X today and I noticed earlier that they were working but now they're not. I don't see any kind of setting for it. I have the .605 update if that makes a difference.
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Help How to get buttons to light up?
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Wally World
Android Expert
The hard keys have a mind of their own. It's the software most of the time. Sometimes rebooting helps.
UrsusVIIILXXXVII
Android Enthusiast
It has to do with the light sensor on the left side of the ear speaker. Low light; buttons light up, full light; buttons stay off. It's also what turns off the screen when you hold the phone to your ear during calls.
bigbadwulff
Android Expert
Mine haven't worked for so long I forgot they ever worked. My light sensor works. Checked it with an app. Buttons refuse to light up.
Mine worked until the GB update. I can see the sensor value change in an app (Elixir) but there seems to be some bug. I haven't seen a pattern yet but it may happen when the room goes dark. The sensor doesn't seem to detect the change unless I lock/unlock the phone.
It's very frustrating since it did work fine until I updated
It's very frustrating since it did work fine until I updated
PACAnesFan
Well-Known Member
Agree with all above. There is some sort of bug with the sensor. Upon startup, the lights work fine. After some time, they stop responding and remain off. A reboot usually fixes the issue.
As an aside, if you put a 2nd-init custom ROM on your phone, the problem with the sensor does not occur.
As an aside, if you put a 2nd-init custom ROM on your phone, the problem with the sensor does not occur.