Butt calls and pickups

[Mark4p]

Do to my job I am required to keep my phone on vibrate. As most are aware the Driod Eris has a very weak vibrate, so I rarely feel it. The problem I have is the phone continuously picks up a call while in my pocket. Is there any way of fixing this problem? Maybe by pressing one of the hard buttons?

 

[Kuth70]

The recent OTA update made the lock screen less sensitive. I don't think there is much more that can be done about it.

Someone please prove me wrong, because I'd like to know if this can be improved too.

 

[IzelTokatl]

Possible Soleution:

Enable the Lock pattern feature

Settings > Security > Set Unlock Pattern (then set your pattern)

Now put a check next to: Require Pattern

That will prevent the phone from being used without swiping your pattern first, preventing the "butt/pocket" calling. Not sure if this prevents picking up calls though?

 

[o2bnclemson]

The vibrate is VERY weak. I've missed many calls as a result. If it's in my holster I don't feel a thing, so I keep it out on my desk at work so I can try to at least be aware of the call. Any chance that the vibrate strength is something that can be fixed with an OTA, or is it perhaps just a trade-off for the smaller size?

 

[Mark4p]

IzelTokatl,

Unfortunately your good idea with the lock pattern did not prevent the erroneous picking up calls. It did stop the butt calling as you thought.

This would have been a perfect solution if the screen needed the lock pattern but all you had to do was press the hard button (lower left to track ball) when a call came in.

I have not heard much about this problem and am hopping they are working on a reasonable solution. I work with sensitive information and to have the wrong person listen in on a conversation could be severe.

Are others having this problem?

Mark

 

[IzelTokatl]

only other solution I can think of is don't leave it in your pocket. I always have mine on my desk. alternatively you can buy a case for it, or a holster that should resolve the issue of accidental pushing the talk.

 

[Mark4p]

I will look in to buying a case but do not like wearing a holster.

If they have a case that resolves this problem I will still be some what disappointed due to I already purchased one with the open screen. Hopefully they have one that does not expose the touch screen but allows you to see incoming calls.