Sprint hero pocket dialing

phxdemon · #1 (**permalink**) 03-11-2010, 10:34 PM

I have had my hero for a few months and love everything about the phone except it consistenly likes to pocket dial. First though was maybe the rom I was using is glitching but the issue has happened with 3 different roms. I always make sure to hit the end button and turn the screen off before placing it back in my pocket. Just wondering if anyone else has this issue and if there is maybe a good fix such as an alternative lock screen. Any input is appreciated

arparent · #2 (**permalink**) 03-11-2010, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by phxdemon

I have had my hero for a few months and love everything about the phone except it consistenly likes to pocket dial. First though was maybe the rom I was using is glitching but the issue has happened with 3 different roms. I always make sure to hit the end button and turn the screen off before placing it back in my pocket. Just wondering if anyone else has this issue and if there is maybe a good fix such as an alternative lock screen. Any input is appreciated

I've pocket dialed twice before in the same day... but thats it.

nikeguy208 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-11-2010, 11:40 PM

I have never pocket dailed... sounds strange.

sprintgirl · #4 (**permalink**) 03-11-2010, 11:45 PM

my touch pro did that all the time. i just put a simple pin number lock on it. whenever i got a txt or call it woke up my screen. u can also use the throttle lock...but lots of ppl have brought their phone in with password attempts exceeded and dont remember their gmail pw so we have to hard reset...so make sure you know your log in and pw before applying.

**tokuzumi** · #5 (**permalink**) 03-12-2010, 09:57 AM

While this has never happened to me, I have a lock pattern set that needs to be traced before I can get into my phone. It's really easy to setup, and that should fix your issue.

Tinkturtle · #6 (**permalink**) 03-12-2010, 11:09 AM

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.

**KBZL** · #7 (**permalink**) 03-12-2010, 12:14 PM

Damn skinny jeans.

snowplow54 · #8 (**permalink**) 03-12-2010, 12:18 PM

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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.

**tokuzumi** · #9 (**permalink**) 03-12-2010, 12:25 PM

Restricted chubb, FTL....

snazzproof · #10 (**permalink**) 03-13-2010, 01:41 AM

I am so glad I am not the only one. Today my phone was sitting on my desk in sleep mode and it beeped and I heard muffled ringing. It called my boss... This is the second time it has done that. It called my friend while sitting on the passenger seat of my car. What is going on? I took it in to get looked at and sprint just said well we cant recreate the problem, but we can send it in to be looked at... Uh well, it just magically makes phone calls so I am pretty sure there is no way to duplicate it. I set the pass code tonight and did a factory reset to see if that helps or not. I love my phone but this is crazy.