I just read another thread somewhere and the issue seems to be using the Go Launcher widgets.
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Bionic issue that might cause a drastic measure of reverting back to OG droid
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I just read another thread somewhere and the issue seems to be using the Go Launcher widgets.
So that's what it is. It's happened a couple of times and "In-Pocket detection" is turned off and no Go Launcher. I do have Weatherbug though.
This happened with the Original Droid when I first got it. After a while it just stopped- not sure if it was something in an update or what tht fixed it, but it's not a phenomenon native to the Bionic. I'm guessing they will fix it like they fixed the Original Droid.
I think with Smartphones these days, you really need to expect (and not get overly angry about) problems until after the fist update or two.
I think with Smartphones these days, you really need to expect (and not get overly angry about) problems until after the fist update or two.
trestevenson
Active Member
Over two months since the previous post, and this is still an issue. It may be related to an app that's installed, although my fiance doesn't have Go Launcher, Pandora or Weatherbug running on hers. She also had 'In-Pocket Detection' turned off, and she still encountered a black screen when trying to get her phone to wake up. Even when I tried calling and texting her phone, the screen wouldn't turn on. The notification light indicated that she had a missed call, text message or voicemail, but a battery pull was the only way to get her screen to turn on.
Ok, here we go....
On page 53 of the Bionic Manual:
Crash recovery
In the unlikely event that your smartphone stops
responding to touches and key presses, try a quick
reset. Remove the back cover and battery (“Assemble &
charge” on page 3), then replace and switch your
smartphone on as usual.
Evidently the BSoD can happen throughout the life of the Bionic if they decided to put it in the manual. Perhaps as updates come (either to the OS or an app that's causing the problem) there'll be less, but it's expected.
And before you ask; on page 55 of the Razr manual it says to hold the Power and Volume Down for 10 seconds in case it happens.
On page 53 of the Bionic Manual:
Crash recovery
In the unlikely event that your smartphone stops
responding to touches and key presses, try a quick
reset. Remove the back cover and battery (“Assemble &
charge” on page 3), then replace and switch your
smartphone on as usual.
Evidently the BSoD can happen throughout the life of the Bionic if they decided to put it in the manual. Perhaps as updates come (either to the OS or an app that's causing the problem) there'll be less, but it's expected.
And before you ask; on page 55 of the Razr manual it says to hold the Power and Volume Down for 10 seconds in case it happens.
Can some one give more details on this non smartphone trade in deal? This is the first I'm hearing about it.
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IIRC, it does not work this way going between a 4G device and a 3G device. I am pretty sure that in those cases, it requires a phone call at minimum.
trestevenson
Active Member
There's no way that this can be a legitimate excuse for why this is happening. :blink: The backlash Motorola would face from their customers would be something that I would think they wouldn't want to deal with. However, there is a note at the bottom of page 4 in the Bionic Manual that indicates the screen "might stay dark if the sensor just above it is covered." I'm wondering if the screen protector might be the culprit.
trestevenson
Active Member
Lucky you!
I'm sorry if you already mentioned this, but if you haven't done an exchange you might want to try that.
trestevenson
Active Member
It's definitely been considered, although we purchased the phone from a Verizon store three weeks ago. I thought you couldn't return a device after 14 days; or does that not apply to exchanges?