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Galaxy S2 Screen Keeps Turning On

Squidgy Black · 2012-11-09 17:10:22

I've a Samsung Galaxy S2, and the screen keeps coming on, no matter how long you set the timer for. I did a hard reset and completely wiped all the user data on it but to no avail. The only thing is that it was originally on T-Mobile Austria so there's some factory apps that can't be uninstalled that could be causing it.…

09-11-2012 5:10pm

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Squidgy Black

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I've a Samsung Galaxy S2, and the screen keeps coming on, no matter how long you set the timer for. I did a hard reset and completely wiped all the user data on it but to no avail. The only thing is that it was originally on T-Mobile Austria so there's some factory apps that can't be uninstalled that could be causing it.

However, I've read that this is a regular bug with android. Any advice? My battery drains in hours.

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#2 09-11-2012 5:41pm

Jarren

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Is your phone rooted ?

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#3 13-11-2012 9:18pm

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I'm not 100% certain, it was unlocked by one of the chinese shops so I'm not sure what method they used. Would the fact it's rooted be the cause?

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#4 17-11-2012 10:24pm

Jarren

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You mentioned factory apps in your op

Try this

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&hl=en

You should be able to uninstall them now.

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#5 21-11-2012 5:43pm

bobby10_10

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Could also be a problem with the usb port. Had to send mine away for the same reason and also because 'car mode' kept on popping up.

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