Can't get power button to work

[MarkHaysHarris777]

Just an update - I tried to test the input of the power button using evtest in Ubuntu and nothing is showing up when I push the button - not for the button soldered to the connection points at the front or for the button connect to the EXP connector. Should this be working in Ubuntu or am I doing something wrong? I think I'm going to try and Andriod image to see if the power button is actually work properly.

hi, yeah, the power|suspend button and the reset button attach directly to the PMIC (power management integrated circuit).  See the schematic diagram here (although its a bit out-of-date).

... I have not tried to see the event from evtest !?!  ... also I have tested in both debian and ubuntu, holding the power on button for two seconds will cause the PMIC to signal the GPU ( OS ) to pull up the power off dialogue.

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edit:  ok... the trick to see the event ( power on ) in evtest, is to select the axp81x option (1).

... the event comes up nicely, code 116 ( key_power ).

( this I tested with evtest on ubuntu mate )

So, if you want to build your own monitor, you need to first tell the OS not to respond to 116, key_power, then map that key for your own purposes.