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Galaxy S2 shutting off in idle mode
Recently, I noticed that my phone shuts off while in sleep mode. This just happens when I don't check it for a while and the display is turned off. When I do go to check my phone, it's unresponsive, even if I hold down the power button. So far, I've had to remove the batter every time this has happened in order to reboot it.
I just don't get what the issue is. I'm probably missing phone calls because I'm not even aware that my phone is turning off. I feel like after the ICS update my phone has had issues. I already performed a factory reset last week since I was having a problem with the notifications not ringing and vibrating, and now, this is happening on top of that.
If anyone has any suggestions, that would be greatly appreciated.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 i777.
Oh, and another thing, I noticed that my batter is at 95-100% before it shuts off by itself, and once it boots up again it's down to 85-89%. I also feel like it might be an issue with overheating: I noticed that my phone feels hot after I've been using it for a while, like texting or using the internet, and then I set it down to do other stuff when I notice that it's turned off. My phone usually feels really hot too, and the case I have for my phone probably does not help either.
Linda Jo
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11 years ago
Has anyone tried to get the update on their "old" GS2 after they've received a refurb or new phone? I would like to "fix" my GS2 (even though I have a new phone), but it only has WiFi (no phone or data plan) and it says my software is up-to-date.
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tzenko
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NormChar
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11 years ago
Make sure that you have the most recent update. I received a refurbished S2 which had 4.0.3 on it. When I first went to install the update I literally got a SOD within a couple of hours. I checked which version it updated to and it was the release from the end of 11/2012.
I then went back into phone Settings>About Phone>Software Updates. This time it was ready to install the 03/2013 update.
So basically if you were running 4.0.3 you will probably have to install 2 updates, back to back.
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marcfey
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11 years ago
Installed the Update 2 days ago and no SODs since then. I have had some very bad battery behavior though. Battery generally seems to run down fast, and last night it was draining while it was plugged in and charging and the phone was very warm. Where is my Jelly Bean!
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FWA1234
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FWA1234
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FWA1234
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Linda Jo
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11 years ago
Sim card switch is a good idea in theory, but new sim for GS3 is a micro sim and does not fit the GS2.
Has anyone else tried to update their GS2 without a service plan (with WiFi)?
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samblackjack
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11 years ago
Seems like maybe your only option is to borrow someone else's regular SIM just to get the update. You might be able to go to an AT&T store, explain your situation, and see if they'd let you borrow their SIM for a few minutes. You should be able to use their WIFI to update as well.
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samblackjack
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11 years ago
Since the OTA update on 3/29, no SoD. Battery life on my phone seems to be about the same, and I haven't noticed any new issues. So far so good!
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