3GS Constantly Vibrating

[AlphaDogg]

I just got my iPhone 3GS replaced under warranty and just turned it on because I just got home. The first time I hit the vibrate switch, it started vibrating and now it won't stop. I'm restoring it right now, and it's still vibrating. I rebooted it with home+power, which only caused the vibrating to stop during the few seconds that it was powered off. When it turned back on, it started vibrating again.

 

[iFanboy]

PUT IT IN YOUR ASS

Seriously though, a restore should do the trick. You can also try removing the sim tray and re-inserting (this actually fixed a similar issue for a friend of mine... *shrugs*)

 

[AlphaDogg]

It just finished restoring. No dice.

 

[iFanboy]

It just finished restoring. No dice.

Sounds like a hardware issue dude

I would try banging the phone on the desk (hard enough to jolt but not hard enough to break).

 

[AlphaDogg]

Sounds like a hardware issue dude

I would try banging the phone on the desk (hard enough to jolt but not hard enough to break).

I did that. It stops when the phone goes to sleep.

 

[brand]

I just got my iPhone 3GS replaced under warranty and just turned it on because I just got home. The first time I hit the vibrate switch, it started vibrating and now it won't stop. I'm restoring it right now, and it's still vibrating. I rebooted it with home+power, which only caused the vibrating to stop during the few seconds that it was powered off. When it turned back on, it started vibrating again.

Since it is obviously a hardware issue the obvious thing would be to call Apple.

 

[AlphaDogg]

Since it is obviously a hardware issue the obvious thing would be to call Apple.

I'll just bring it back to the Apple store tomorrow.

 

[brand]

I'll just bring it back to the Apple store tomorrow.

A wise decision.

 

[AlphaDogg]

A wise decision.

I just thought I'd post here to see if it's a known issue with an easy fix before I bring it back.

 

[AlphaDogg]

They replaced the phone today, no questions asked. The genius took it in back for a while to try to fix it. He was unable to do so.

Copied from the work authorization:

Issue: Vibrate motor stays on constantly
Steps to Reproduce: Observed
Cosmetic Condition: No signs of physical damage or tampering.