Sprint hero pocket dialing - Page 3

**KBZL** · #21 (**permalink**) 03-17-2010, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by thacounty

When I use a battery charger as a charger on my phone the screen starts going crazy. I can't long press any keys on the SW KB, I can't press certain numbers, and I have trouble getting certain taps to register. It actually does cause my phone problems, so I do know that it happens.

You know what the crazy thing is, I had to get one of those "Go" phone things about a year ago. You know, a prepaid cell. Well it charged via USB so when I replaced my Diamond I decided to try and use it with it. It worked just fine. The cord is skinnier than the standard HTC charger and probably another foot longer. I currently use it with my Hero just for the fact that it is long enough to reach the middle of the couch so I dont have to sit all the way on the edge. It never causes screen problems for me. Just weird.

phxdemon · #22 (**permalink**) 03-17-2010, 08:02 PM

For all the people that said tight pants. I always wear baggy pants. I was wondering if there is an alternative lockscreen available like the droids where you have to trace a pattern on the screen instead of just dragging it down to see if that fixes it.

phxdemon · #23 (**permalink**) 03-17-2010, 10:43 PM

Just played around with the settings and found the pattern to unlock option. awesome.

**tokuzumi** · #24 (**permalink**) 03-17-2010, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by phxdemon

For all the people that said tight pants. I always wear baggy pants. I was wondering if there is an alternative lockscreen available like the droids where you have to trace a pattern on the screen instead of just dragging it down to see if that fixes it.

Settings/Security/Require Pattern

sprintgirl · #25 (**permalink**) 03-18-2010, 12:47 AM

BEWARE:

If u use the pattern lock aka throttle lock...

10 failed attempts will lock ur phone. The ONLY way to unlock it is ur google name and pw. Make sure u know this information before installing! Especially if u have a nosey gf! If you have not set up a google name and pw or do not remember it the only way to use ur phone again is a button combo reset or reflash. U will lose any information not stored on ur sd card!

FAIR WARNING!
KEEP UR USERNAME AND PASSWORD IN A SAFE PLACE!

i.e. wallet, purse, jewelry box, email to an alternate email account

funcrusher · #26 (**permalink**) 03-18-2010, 12:59 AM

Damn. I guess your bf learned the hard way. ;/

**tokuzumi** · #27 (**permalink**) 03-18-2010, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sprintgirl

BEWARE:

If u use the pattern lock aka throttle lock...

10 failed attempts will lock ur phone. The ONLY way to unlock it is ur google name and pw. Make sure u know this information before installing! Especially if u have a nosey gf! If you have not set up a google name and pw or do not remember it the only way to use ur phone again is a button combo reset or reflash. U will lose any information not stored on ur sd card!

FAIR WARNING!
KEEP UR USERNAME AND PASSWORD IN A SAFE PLACE!

i.e. wallet, purse, jewelry box, email to an alternate email account

Your google name/pw is just the login information for your gmail account you signed in on the phone, correct?

sprintgirl · #28 (**permalink**) 03-18-2010, 10:56 AM

yes...same as the market login too. i find that since people dont ever have to type it bc the phone stays logged in...few remeber what it is.

sprintgirl · #29 (**permalink**) 03-18-2010, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by funcrusher

Damn. I guess your bf learned the hard way. ;/

ha ha good one...but no. i work at sprint and am not a tech but spend an unreasonable amount of time fixing this issue...number one reason...nosey significant other or "i let my kid play with it".

arparent · #30 (**permalink**) 03-18-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by snowplow54

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Originally Posted by Tinkturtle

What I've found out is if you hit the Menu button the screen comes up locked, hit it again and the screen unlocks, without swiping down. Then the call button is fair game for the pocket call.

That seems like a lot of steps to go through for the Hero to be pocket dialing consistently though. Either there's something wrong the Hero's buttons, or the OP wears the tightest pants ever.

I have taken my phone out of my pocket and found it unlocked and in one of my home screen apps before. Same odds as pocket dialing I guess.