just want to if anyone S2 doing the same thing like mine.
I have the S2 for 3 days now and just now and yesterday the phone just shut itself down and restart again. I think it happened 3 times in two days. So, I want ask if anyone experiencing the same thing and should I return the phone and get a new one?
I have had the same issue. Got the phone on Thursday and has rebooted randomly approx once a day. I think it did it last night, you can tell by looking at the battery usage graph...there is a big drop when it restarts plus the time on battery does not match the actual time it has been on.
I've been advised to factory reset the phone and see if it disappears.
Only got it a few days ago so don't think a factory reset will help. I'll basically be back to square one once I've got the apps on again
For anyone that has the same issue, have you checked the uptime in settings...about phone. Only say that because need a distinction between reboot and the splash screen coming up.
this is strange i have a Galaxy s and just updated to 2.3.3 gingerbread and that has started to the same trick and it's not a app as i have the same apps as i had before
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It's not a constant problem, but at least every three or four days my new S2 (unbranded, sim free, from CPW, on KE2) suddenly reboots. It does it quite quickly, and occasionally two or three times in an hour or so.
Has anyone else experienced this? I love the phone, it's the beast the SGS should have ben in the first place, but the random reboots are irritating.
just to give you guys heads up, I've had my SGS2 for a week now and not a single reset.. I'm running KE7 and rooted... a handful of apps... Never had a crash (apart from trying to run Dungeon Defenders but that crashes on every SGS2, still, it was a ctd, not a restart).
Mine did it twice more just yesterday where the screen just locks and can't restart it easily, so swapped it for a new one at CPW. No problems with them at all and very helpful. New one has all the latest upgrades on so it must be a new build.
No problems today. Also headphone socket is ok on this one.
Mine did it twice more just yesterday where the screen just locks and can't restart it easily, so swapped it for a new one at CPW. No problems with them at all and very helpful. New one has all the latest upgrades on so it must be a new build.
No problems today. Also headphone socket is ok on this one.
what was wrong with your headphone socket before?
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caused crackles through the headphones. Would only get worse - seen a few people with same issue.
Someone mentioned Samsung has great quality control...they clearly dont have many Samsung products....Samsung are a long way from perfect.
meh. it may have been me lol
i've owned 3 Samsung tvs and never had issues with either except when two of them were shipped one was broken (screen) and the other got a thick vertical line down the left side after a week. i blame this on shipping companies not being careful, though. tbh, only Samsung products i think i've owned...
iunno, here's to hoping i have no issues!
thanks for the reply on the headphone jack. will definitely check it.
just want to if anyone S2 doing the same thing like mine.
I have the S2 for 3 days now and just now and yesterday the phone just shut itself down and restart again. I think it happened 3 times in two days. So, I want ask if anyone experiencing the same thing and should I return the phone and get a new one?
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Mine's been doing the same. Just upgraded firmware to KE7; crossed fingers that'll solve the problem.
Mine's been doing the same. Just upgraded firmware to KE7; crossed fingers that'll solve the problem.
How is the KE7 working for you? I live in Sweden and need it for the same reason and I really hope it will solve the rebooting problem. But as you understand the upgrade is not yet released here. Anyone heard when it will be available for everyone?
Had it on KE7 for several days now and only one random reboot, and that was when I was absolutely caning the processor, doing about 5 things at once (including downloading, online, moving a large file in My Files, etc.). Don't think battery life is any better, though.
Had it on KE7 for several days now and only one random reboot, and that was when I was absolutely caning the processor, doing about 5 things at once (including downloading, online, moving a large file in My Files, etc.). Don't think battery life is any better, though.
Oh yeah, calendar has stopped working! All my appointments are still there online, and on my Galaxy Tab calendar, but the SGS2 calendar (for the same gmail account) is now empty!
I have had the GS2 for about a week. I have not made it through a day without having to pull the battery becuase it froze. Today, I had my first random reboot.
so torn, becuase I swear, this is the greatest phone I have ever used.
I have had the GS2 for about a week. I have not made it through a day without having to pull the battery becuase it froze. Today, I had my first random reboot.
so torn, becuase I swear, this is the greatest phone I have ever used.
Would suggest a factory reset for this and check the firmware via Kies. I personally have the odd problem but it ain't that bad. Can you narrow it down to any particular app you may be running?
Oh yeah, calendar has stopped working! All my appointments are still there online, and on my Galaxy Tab calendar, but the SGS2 calendar (for the same gmail account) is now empty!
Have you tried clearing the calendar cache and then resyncing? Fixed previous issues I was having.
I read this from another forum, that it might have something to do with a corrupted SD card - music stored on it or apps being moved to it. Not sure but worth a read: [Q] Galaxy S2 spontaneously rebooting - xda-developers
I've also started having this problem. The phone was fine for the first two weeks and then out of nowhere it started restarting. I've made no changes to the phone for over a week, installed no new apps, it's running the latest firmware. No idea what is is?
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according to the XDA forums, an SD card can sometimes be the issue, but otherwise it seems to be a ram issue i think. but dont take this as the answer.
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Hi people,
I'm fairly sure I've figured this out and come up with an easy fix
First the cause:
Poor fitting battery, made worse by a badly designed micro-SD slot position.
When you have an SD-card fitted this can push the battery away from its contacts. I found my battery had about 0.5 mm of movement up and down. Every time my phone reset it was when it was in my pocket and subject to movement.
Riding my bike to or from work.
The fix:
Lovely and simple just place a bit of paper placed under the bottom of the battery to push it up towards the battery contacts.
I used a UK lotto ticket (loosing one) it was just the right thickness to stop the movement. (Tesco till receipts work just as well.) Tear your lotto ticket in half then half again, wrap your quarter ticket over the bottom edge of the battery, push the battery into the phone and check for movement. You may have to double up, I found just one layer was enough to stop the vertical movement.
fit the cover and turn on your phone.
Hi people,
I'm fairly sure I've figured this out and come up with an easy fix
First the cause:
Poor fitting battery, made worse by a badly designed micro-SD slot position.
When you have an SD-card fitted this can push the battery away from its contacts. I found my battery had about 0.5 mm of movement up and down. Every time my phone reset it was when it was in my pocket and subject to movement.
Riding my bike to or from work.
The fix:
Lovely and simple just place a bit of paper placed under the bottom of the battery to push it up towards the battery contacts.
I used a UK lotto ticket (loosing one) it was just the right thickness to stop the movement. (Tesco till receipts work just as well.) Tear your lotto ticket in half then half again, wrap your quarter ticket over the bottom edge of the battery, push the battery into the phone and check for movement. You may have to double up, I found just one layer was enough to stop the vertical movement.
fit the cover and turn on your phone.
Enjoy.
How long has it been now since your last 'random reset' after using your method?
I was thinking this was a software fault with android 2.3.3 because I know on my desire after flashing to 2.3.3 oxygen rom everyone was having random reset issues until someone fixed googles code up in the rom and now everything is fine.
This looks to be a different problem to the one I have experienced as I have the issue with and without an SD card inserted. Will be interesting to see if the above helps any of you guys out though
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How long has it been now since your last 'random reset' after using your method?
I was thinking this was a software fault with android 2.3.3 because I know on my desire after flashing to 2.3.3 oxygen rom everyone was having random reset issues until someone fixed googles code up in the rom and now everything is fine.
I think you could be right, or it could be a proper hardware fault, my phone locked up again today despite my paper battery fix. A phone that runs cold for hours shouldn't suddenly lock up and get hot, mine gets hot in the top left corner. I wonder if its due to the camera firmware I flashed. No matter its getting sent back on Monday for a replacement. the online store have actually arranged for a courier to collect it at no charge to me.
Tried to get Samsung to look into this but they just kept coming back with the generic 'take back to the shop to have it reflashed'.
This ain't gonna help since I had the issue with the original firmware and also the latest. The operator was also adamant that the reflash would fix the bug. Couldn't convince her of the difference between corrupt software and buggy software oh dear
Will just have to hope a future update sorts this I guess.
I'm having the same problem. It turns itself off at least twice a day while in my pocket. If i shake it or tap it it doesn't turn off, the battery is very well fitted and secure.
Does anyone have an answer for this I would really like to avoid taking back for repairs if possible
Last edited by Ballverine; September 14th, 2011 at 11:02 PM.
Hey folks, my S2 has done this as well. It seems to do it when i tap an app and it doesnt matter which one i dont think. Last time was when i went to open Twitter and the screen went black and i got the samsung start up screen followed by the 02 welcome message.
I have tried taking battery out and putting back in to ensure its in firm, ive rebooted it myself every night in case its the RAM getting too clogged even though i clear the RAM regularly.
I have an appointment with 02 tomorrow to get this sorted so will report back when i know whats what. Although them replacing it would be good, it would also mean i have to pay another £12 screen protector.
im having the same problem. i bought my fone last aug 1st and after 1 week it keeps on shutting down it doesn't restart though. what do you think is the problem?
I have been to 02 this morning who advised that it could be the following things or combination there of:
An app or two that conflict
An issue with the software
A problem with the RAM
Another hardware issue
Up until today I have seen it suddenly reboot itself after tapping an app 4 times with a gap between each even varying from a couple of days to a week. But today I have 3 incidents. The first was 5 minutes before my appointment. The second was on the way home and the final one was a few hours later. I have now booked myself in for another appointment. Does anyone think if i request a replacement it will happen or will they force the issue to be looked at by sending it away?
I tried jamming a thin bit of underr the end of the battery as someone suggested, it has worked 100%!
I did it about 3 weeks ago and it hasn't happened once since.
No doubt there is multiple issues here, but that was definitely the solution for me, I would recommend trying it.
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I came here because I have a very similar issue. Spontaneous reboots that happens when I listen to music. Although I usually do this while doing housework or walking or something so it's possible it's the battery shifting slightly but I figured it was something with the music and/or music player. Just using the standard Android music player.
Will try the paper solution to see if it fixes it and will report back.
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S2 keeps rebooting
things at once (including downloading, online, moving a large file in My Files, etc.). Don't think battery life is any better, though.
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