HELP? Totally - Disable Proximity Sensor TP2 - Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General

I have a Touch Pro2 T-Mobile and yes it has a Proxy and light sensor.
However it does not work well ...
I have to hold the phone .. very close to my ear .. if i move it away just a little. the screen turns on .. and my ear pushes the on screen buttons.
Very Annoying!
I found a program that works really well ..
Link> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=488991
The proxy sensor conflict's with this program.
however .. if i cover the Proxy with my finger
BEFORE I make a call and don't uncover it .. your Program takes over and WORKS GREAT
I need to find a way to TURN OFF / DISABLE the Proxy Sensor!
ANY IDEAS ??? Reg Hack ?? Or What DLL Controls The Proxy Sensor ?

I was under the impression that it was the gyro, not a proximity sensor. If I make a call then put the phone in a vertical position the screen turns off, if it lay the phone down in my hand, the screen turns on. I have noticed that sometimes I need to exagerate my movements for it to work properly. I've also accidentally hung up on people by holding the phone with just my shoulder to my ear and bending over to grab something off the floor. *click* whoops!
Looks like possibly \HKLM\Software\HTC\HTCSensor\GSensor\ might be a place to start, I don't see a specific key that is obviously for turning off the screen during calls though.
ETA: HOWEVER - there is a registry key for a proximitysensor - \HKLM\Sotfware\HTC\Proximity\ProximitySensorOn & ProximityDetectStatus Both are defaulted to 0 (which I believe is TRUE) on mine. Perhaps try changing the SensorOn to 1 and reboot and test.

WarlockW said:
I have a Touch Pro2 T-Mobile and yes it has a Proxy and light sensor.
However it does not work well ...
I have to hold the phone .. very close to my ear .. if i move it away just a little. the screen turns on .. and my ear pushes the on screen buttons.
Very Annoying!
I found a program that works really well ..
Link> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=488991
The proxy sensor conflict's with this program.
however .. if i cover the Proxy with my finger
BEFORE I make a call and don't uncover it .. your Program takes over and WORKS GREAT
I need to find a way to TURN OFF / DISABLE the Proxy Sensor!
ANY IDEAS ??? Reg Hack ?? Or What DLL Controls The Proxy Sensor ?
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WarlockW, I was reading over the thread about that program, and it mentions "disabling use of the sensor [by] using the config app"...so it sounds like there's some setting in it that will tell it to just ignore the sensor. I haven't tried that app, but it sounds like that might get around the conflict you mentioned

Thanks for the responses guys ..
Unfortunately epoh ...
registry key for a proximitysensor - \HKLM\Sotfware\HTC\Proximity\ProximitySensorOn & ProximityDetectStatus Both are defaulted to 0
Does Nothing to turn it off ..
And sirphunkee ...
"disabling use of the sensor [by] using the config app"...
There is no setting the program that seems to help
I Even Talked with the maker of the program - You can see his response
if you goto the end of the thread :/
So I am Left with a puzzle .. How to turn off the dam sensor ..
I am Guessing a DLL prob runs that sensor ..
I would be willing to donate $$$ to someone that figures out this " puzzle "
( Thats How Much It Bugs Me lol )

WarlockW said:
Thanks for the responses guys ..
Unfortunately epoh ...
registry key for a proximitysensor - \HKLM\Sotfware\HTC\Proximity\ProximitySensorOn & ProximityDetectStatus Both are defaulted to 0
Does Nothing to turn it off ..
And sirphunkee ...
"disabling use of the sensor [by] using the config app"...
There is no setting the program that seems to help
I Even Talked with the maker of the program - You can see his response
if you goto the end of the thread :/
So I am Left with a puzzle .. How to turn off the dam sensor ..
I am Guessing a DLL prob runs that sensor ..
I would be willing to donate $$$ to someone that figures out this " puzzle "
( Thats How Much It Bugs Me lol )
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I'm getting the feeling your sensor isn't triggering properly (i.e. it thinks you're farther than you are). Check out THIS video demo of the proximity sensor...if you recreate the conditions there in the video, does your screen go off at the same distance it does for the guy's finger in the vid?
I found some references on other boards to that same app you tried, and they mentioned the same thing about it disabling the sensor...but none of them mentioned how exactly, they just said it solved the problem for them

Best way to tottaly shut off the sensor is get a case that covers it up. I have one of those, although my sensor works fine (it activates on 1 inch from my face and honestly i dont hold the phone further away).
Actually I had the exact opposite problem. It did not activate at all and I would be talking on the phone and getting all mad about it, untill I read in the forums that the case might be covering it up.
After that I tested it my self and figured that was the problem. Anyway go look for a nice case that covers the Proximity sensor. Its located on the top left side of the phone right above the HTC logo.
I got my case from the T-Mobile store for $30 and it works great for me. Every time I drop my phone on the ground I thank "Bodyglove" for making this case lol

lbyankov said:
Actually I had the exact opposite problem. It did not activate at all and I would be talking on the phone and getting all mad about it, untill I read in the forums that the case might be covering it up.
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I'm trying to not have to cover-up my proximity sensor. My problem is different than everyone else's, though. My proximity sensor turns off the phone even when I'm not in a phone-call. Therefore, when reaching for the power button, or the Start-Menu Icon (or just while holding the phone) the screen will turn-off...

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Position sensor or something?

Ok, it seems there is a position sensor in TyTN (correct me if I'm wrong). When my phone is in its case on my belt and it's turned on (usually by a call), it's rotated (as if the keyboard's open). It takes too long time for it to rotate, and I can't answer the call until it rotates back to normal. So my question is, can this sensor be turned off, or is there other thing, that makes the screen to rotate and eventually how can I solve the problem? Thanks in advance.
P.S. I'm useing Schap's ROM, but the problem existed in the official rom, and the Black rom, and the official WM5 rom
no position sensor that I know of and I have never had this problem :s
[email protected]™ said:
Ok, it seems there is a position sensor in TyTN (correct me if I'm wrong). When my phone is in its case on my belt and it's turned on (usually by a call), it's rotated (as if the keyboard's open). It takes too long time for it to rotate, and I can't answer the call until it rotates back to normal. So my question is, can this sensor be turned off, or is there other thing, that makes the screen to rotate and eventually how can I solve the problem? Thanks in advance.
P.S. I'm useing Schap's ROM, but the problem existed in the official rom, and the Black rom, and the official WM5 rom
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Yeah, there is a position sensor on the hermes. It's a magnetic sensor that detects whether the keyboard is open or not.
The problem is most likely your case. I've heard of issues like yours. The magnetic snap on the case fools the hermes into thinking the keyboard is open.
I don't believe that there is a fix to bypass the sensor, as it is hardware. But I may be wrong. If not then you might need to look at another case that uses velcro or something.
intrglctcrevfnk said:
Yeah, there is a position sensor on the hermes. It's a magnetic sensor that detects whether the keyboard is open or not.
The problem is most likely your case. I've heard of issues like yours. The magnetic snap on the case fools the hermes into thinking the keyboard is open.
I don't believe that there is a fix to bypass the sensor, as it is hardware. But I may be wrong. If not then you might need to look at another case that uses velcro or something.
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ah now that would make sense, i never use that stupid case that comes with it, they are really ugly! so that would explain why i never noticed it.
My wife came up with a great solution when I had this poblem (standard case causing phone to start in landscape) - turn the phone the other way round! Now I have the screen facing my belt and the phone is ALWAYS in portrait when I get it out.
Sounds silly, but try it - it works!
Yep, that's a sollution, but there is one other detail. There's no other position I can plug the earphones .
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Yep, that's a sollution, but there is one other detail. There's no other position I can plug the earphones .
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Solution..... Bluetooth Headphones.
It appears to be a magnetic switch...
Your case must have a strong magnet on it, I can't get it to effect the switch if the phone is completely closed. Only if I have it partially open.
GldRush98 said:
It appears to be a magnetic switch...
Your case must have a strong magnet on it, I can't get it to effect the switch if the phone is completely closed. Only if I have it partially open.
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I have exactly the same problem. Also, my phone is NEVER put into standby before closing the keyboard.
I'm going to try storing it with the screen facing towards my belt.
I simply use Brando case and HTC BT S-100 headset. and never have a problem with phone starting in landscape.
http://www.boxwave.com/images_bw/products/thumbnails/dlc_htc_tytn_frtbck_lg.jpg
FINALLY... WHAT YOU HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR
Originally posted from here
shlomki said:
I've come to notice that no one REALLY knew how to fully disable screen rotation on WM devices.
Some offered 3rd party apps to get the job done, some only knew how to disable automatic rotation, but when the device went into standby and woke up again - the screen rotated back. So that didnt really work.
So if you're as desperate as i was about screen rotation,
this is what you need to do:
1. Get dotfred's free taskmanager HERE, and run it.
2. Go to "Devices" tab, and look for "MIS1:" device (oem_misc.dll)
3. Long-Tap on it, and tap on "Stop"
4. Long-Tap on it again, and now choose "Set Manual"
5. Go to "Notifications" tab, and look for "Notifications\NamedEvents\VCPowerWakeupEvent"
6. Tap on it to make it selected
7. Disable it
(In dotfred's taskmanager, there should be a button for disabling it, but for some reason some devices couldn't see the button icons, although the buttons are still clickable. Under the notifications list there is an empty light-blue line - the buttons are there, eventough you can't see them.
The disable buttons is somewhere i the middle of that light-blue line, just tap the center until a message box popps up and asks if you'd like to disable this notification - Tap on yes.)​All those steps are a one time deal - they stick even after an SR.
This has been tested on htc universal and works great.
The screen will keep its orientation even if you flip your screen, take out your built in keyboard, or turn the device off and back on.
The only time your screen will revert back to the original orientation is when you soft reset your device.
Hope this helps
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Confused Stu said:
My wife came up with a great solution when I had this problem (standard case causing phone to start in landscape) - turn the phone the other way round! Now I have the screen facing my belt and the phone is ALWAYS in portrait when I get it out.
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It's also the way to receive less radiation in your body, because the GSM antenna is pointing away from your waist.
GldRush98 said:
It appears to be a magnetic switch...
Your case must have a strong magnet on it, I can't get it to effect the switch if the phone is completely closed. Only if I have it partially open.
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I can, and I used a Tesla-meter to measure them:
in-between the two magnets of the case and the lid, there are around 150 mT (Millitesla) which is pretty much!
for comparison:
a usual horseshoe magnet would have 1 mT, the magnetic field of the earth has about 0,05 mT!

HTC Phone Lock (Transparent)

Hi All,
Does anyone know how to get this working on our beloved HD's? I hate the way the screen goes completely black during a call, we can't use the light sensor to tell the phone that the call has finished and it is away from your ear (so screen comes back on a la iphone), and i keep doing things during a call with my ear!!
So this seems like the ideal solution - but i can't get it to work!!
I've copied over the file to the windows folder, then soft reset. Changed the registry entry for phoneLockEnable to 1 in HKLM/Software/HTC/Phone but still no joy!
All help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards
DF
hi, where you found out this software? it look's great, can you share the link to me? recall i saw some post like this, but just for diamond, i'm looking one for my hd, is there anyone have?
chanmama said:
hi, where you found out this software? it look's great, can you share the link to me? recall i saw some post like this, but just for diamond, i'm looking one for my hd, is there anyone have?
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Sorry, i don't have the cab file, i just saw the screenshot and thought 'that's what i need'!!!
Hopefully some bright spark here can help us both (and others probably).
Regards
DF
Beside this transparent canvas, where can I get the orginal canvas?
I am using a offical ROM but I don't see this function!
I hate the way the screen goes completely black during a call, we can't use the light sensor to tell the phone that the call has finished and it is away from your ear (so screen comes back on a la iphone), and i keep doing things during a call with my ear!!
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that's interesting, because my screen doesn't go blank during calls and it happens quite often that i accidently disconnect a call (i suppose because i hit a button with my ear).
so in search for i solution i found in Advanced config a tab Light sensor > Light sensor polling which i set enabled. the explanation says "uses light sensor to automatically turn screen off when the phone come near from your ear to answer a call". so this should set it like the i-phone does, right?
hence when i tested it, the screen still was on, even when i put my thumb onto the light-sensor.
is this because i don't have a stock rom (i use Duttys HD V1.9b XTREME) or is there something i can do about it.
it would be really nice to have the screen locked when i answer a call and to outomatically unlock it if i remove it from my head to use some function on the screen..
take55 said:
that's interesting, because my screen doesn't go blank during calls and it happens quite often that i accidently disconnect a call (i suppose because i hit a button with my ear).
so in search for i solution i found in Advanced config a tab Light sensor > Light sensor polling which i set enabled. the explanation says "uses light sensor to automatically turn screen off when the phone come near from your ear to answer a call". so this should set it like the i-phone does, right?
hence when i tested it, the screen still was on, even when i put my thumb onto the light-sensor.
is this because i don't have a stock rom (i use Duttys HD V1.9b XTREME) or is there something i can do about it.
it would be really nice to have the screen locked when i answer a call and to outomatically unlock it if i remove it from my head to use some function on the screen..
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Hi take55,
Yes, i'm aware of the advanced config tweak (also in HD Tweak), and as you correctly state, the screen should/will go blank on call connection (i'm running kwbr's A Touch Of HD 3.3.4 and mine doesn't, even with tweak applied!!).
Unfortunately, when the call ends and you move the phone away from your ear, the screen still stays blank????? I've read somewhere on these forums that it never will work like the iphone (not sure why, as the light sensor should recognise that we've moved the phone away from our ears).
So that is why i'm trying to get this other method to work. What i have noticed is that with the bmp copied over to the windows folder or with a cab i found by A-Math installed, my dialler locks up after every call (as if the transparent phone lock is in place) but i can't actually see it. None of the screen works and i have to soft reset. Maybe something is stopping the bmp to show on the phone....who knows.
It also might be the fact that this was designed for the Diamond (found the cab on the Diamond forums).
Just hoping some genius here might now how to sort this.
I've attached the cab file i've found, give it a try and see if you have the same issue as me.
Regards
DF
chanmama said:
hi, where you found out this software? it look's great, can you share the link to me? recall i saw some post like this, but just for diamond, i'm looking one for my hd, is there anyone have?
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Hi chanmama,
Found the cab file for you, see previous post.
Regards
DF
Datafanatic said:
What i have noticed is that with the bmp copied over to the windows folder or with a cab i found by A-Math installed, my dialler locks up after every call (as if the transparent phone lock is in place) but i can't actually see it. None of the screen works and i have to soft reset. Maybe something is stopping the bmp to show on the phone....who knows.
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It has nothing to do with the BMPs but with the registry setting that the CAB also makes. It sets HKLM\Software\HTC\Phone\PhoneLockEnable to 1, in wich case you'll have to press the power button to unock (no need to soft reset). For the BMP to work the phone/dialer software will have to support it, otherwise it just locks the phone in the usual way: black screen, power button to unlock.
Datafanatic said:
Hi chanmama,
Found the cab file for you, see previous post.
Regards
DF
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tks but your cab only for the canvas skin only, do not contain the original software (slidable canvas), anyway, tks for your help
I've also found this problem to be quite annoying during a phone call but have found some sort of way to deal with it.
Firstly my ROM isn't tweaked, its just the basic one already installed.
After a call is connected, the screen switches off. But if you need to access the screen again during a call, I just press the "Back Arrow" key, one of the four hard buttons on the bottom which brings the screen back up again.
If you press the phone button instead whilst the screen is off, the screen lights up again but it puts the call on hold.
This probably isn't the best way to deal with this, but it seems to work for me for the time being, hope this helps anyone else here.
rubbermonkey123 said:
I've also found this problem to be quite annoying during a phone call but have found some sort of way to deal with it.
Firstly my ROM isn't tweaked, its just the basic one already installed.
After a call is connected, the screen switches off. But if you need to access the screen again during a call, I just press the "Back Arrow" key, one of the four hard buttons on the bottom which brings the screen back up again.
If you press the phone button instead whilst the screen is off, the screen lights up again but it puts the call on hold.
This probably isn't the best way to deal with this, but it seems to work for me for the time being, hope this helps anyone else here.
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Useful info - I found this particularly annoying yesterday during a ouple of calls.
Also discovered Gyrator tries to turn the phone screen and was laggy - which was even more annoying!
Everyone!!!
CHECK THIS OUT - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=489034
Answer to all our prayers - a screen lock which uses the g-sensor and not the light sensor.
Now, when a call is connected, holding the phone to the ear blacks the screen, but when you bring the phone down (to use the keypad or something), THE SCREEN COMES BACK ON!!!!!!!
Tried and tested on kwbr's A Touch Of HD v3.3.4 (probably the best manila2 ROM out there!)
Regards
DF

Tilt 2, magneticly switched screen?

It seems the magnet on our old kaiser cases make the tilt 2 screen turn on. We figured it out with a little help from the att sales guy cause the wife was getting pissed that every time she put the phone in the case, the screen turned on.
Cant seem to find any info about it, why it does this. Forget the sales people at the store. They dont know jack
I am also lookng for something that tells what the indicator lights should do. We get a solid left light for charge and a flashing left light for unread anything.
Though there should be a blue flash when blue tooth is enabled,
Judging by the kaiser,
Effects of Magnet on TP2
Yes I have Telstra model TP2 and i can confirm this behaviour as well with a case with magnetic clasp.Also I find that passing it by the magnet will also make TP2 go from portrait mode to landscape .I t can be very annoying because even locking TP2 makes no difference
It due to the keyboard sensor. The phone thinks you are sliding out the keyboard.
There is a patch to disable that "feature" (First thing i do when i install a new ROM)
Is it that or the stylus sensor?
Here's video...
To see this happening, here's a little video of the magnetic effect
http://www.blogologie.be/2009/06/htc-touch-pro-2-en-magnetisme.html
NearDenver said:
It due to the keyboard sensor. The phone thinks you are sliding out the keyboard.
There is a patch to disable that "feature" (First thing i do when i install a new ROM)
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Do you have a link for this patch?
yes, please link us to the patch.
here's the post I used (key info below, not much else in the actual post): http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showpost.php?p=1093353&postcount=37
reg edit to disable the ''Slide Wake Up''
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Hardware\DeviceMap\Keybd] Create new dword "SlideWakeup" with value of 0 and soft reset.
To revert, delete the key or set it's data to 1
Hmmm, if thats the only way to stop the magnet problem, im not sure i am willing to do that. I like the slide to wake up thing.
well, the other way is a non-magnetic case
I just tried the above reg edit on my TP2 and it did indeed work as described on my unit.Thanks a lot eknutson
Just as an FYI, many if not all HTC devices with slide-out keyboards are like that. My Apache did it, my Kaiser did it, my TP2 does it.
It appears that the OEM case has a magnetic clasp (I just ordered an AT&T Tilt 2, which does not come with a case). Does the magnetic clasp on the OEM case cause the phone to turn on?
I would think a magnet is a magnet. OEM with magnets should see the same result.
I turned on my keyboard sound and ran the magnet over the tiny keypad and i heard the keyboard slide sound while the screen turned on.
I cannot reproduce it in my European pro 2. Am I doing something wrong, or is the case magnet too weak?
(I have lost the original case, and I have an EASECASE with 2 magnets now...)
carhigh said:
It seems the magnet on our old kaiser cases make the tilt 2 screen turn on. We figured it out with a little help from the att sales guy cause the wife was getting pissed that every time she put the phone in the case, the screen turned on.
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Hardware\DeviceMap\Keybd] Create new dword "SlideWakeup" with value of 0 and soft reset.
ButtonBoy said:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Hardware\DeviceMap\Keybd] Create new dword "SlideWakeup" with value of 0 and soft reset.
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Thanks for this reg edit....worked perfectly for me. I am a bit bummed I lost the wake to slide feature but the magnetic clasp is more important to me then a velcro case thus I'm willing to lose the wake up feature....thanks.
I tried this on my Tilt 2 and my magnetic case ans could not reproduce the issue. Maybe my magnets are too weak. Seem it may not be an issue for everyone.
True, the magnet issue may not be an issue for everyone - but it also applies if you open the keyboard just a tad while it's locked.
This was problematic for me when the phone was set to wake when the keyboard opens - it'll bypass the lock application (at least it did for me w/ my setup). Adding the reg value prevented me from accidentally unlocking the device when I'm trying to grab it out of the case - which while fumbling around you may tap the wrong part of the screen and can ignor an incoming call
Well, i have thought about this a little more. I am thinking, WHEN the heck do i grab my phone (while its sleeping) and pop the keyboard out to wake it up .... NEVER
I never slide the keyboard out unless there is a reason. ONLY when i am using the programs or get a notifacation. When i get a notifacation, the screen turns on, so ...
I guess i will be turning off the slide to wake after all, since i come to realize it is a useless feature to me anyways.

[Q] User Problems - Notifications and Overlays

After a few months of use...
Notifications - opens every (ear listening) call, apparently my ear shape hits the top bar and the machine thinks I want to see notifications. Since the machine knows it's orientation - it there a way to prevent an ear-activated notification request when phone is vertical, or during a call?
Screen overlays - I bought some and added one, it got scratched and I peeled it off, and now I see at least 2 more! I think I see a glass that fills the frame, a smaller overlay, and another, smaller overlay. My basic thought is to keep peeling as they scratch. I want to make sure that if I get to 'glass' that I have not messed anything up - a decorative overlay (maybe with the browser size slider markings?) or a functional part of the touchscreen assembly. Is there anything I can mess up if I just keep peeling?
Thanks any and all!
Eep, I know know if I'd "keep peeling". If you feel like the screen itself is pulling back, I wouldn't do it. Resistive touchscreens do have 'layers' if you will...
Weird, in WinMo the prox sensor should work just fine - make sure it's enabled, the screen should turn off when your face gets close to the screen.
See this video for a demo.
Thanks for reply.
I'll look for cabs that may have affected the sensor (basically OEM update + a few goodies) as I can find no HTC/WinMo setting.
Were you saying you don't know if you'd... or now know?
Should there be a factory layer, exposed the user, that I should NOT peel off? ( I knew factory touchscreen at one time, they were soft overlays over CRT's.)
THX
tshephard said:
Thanks for reply.
I'll look for cabs that may have affected the sensor (basically OEM update + a few goodies) as I can find no HTC/WinMo setting.
Were you saying you don't know if you'd... or now know?
Should there be a factory layer, exposed the user, that I should NOT peel off? ( I knew factory touchscreen at one time, they were soft overlays over CRT's.)
THX
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I have no idea, since I can't see what you're peeling. I've never completely disassembled one of these, but I've seen pics/videos. I also know a little bit about how touchscreens work (a little!) and I know there are layers that you should not be peeling back - without seeing a detailed pic or the device in person, I don't feel comfortable saying "yea, peel away" when you could be potentially damaging your phone.
OK - I removed all cabs, still not working, did reflash, same, did task 29 and reflashed, still not working.
Found something called 'Advanced Configuration', played with Light sensor settings, and now that works great, never knew it didn't before (auto did nothing).
Is there something similar for proximity settings? ( I would have thought a connector inside was loose - that's why I messed with light sensor - but that 'healed' and now I want to 'heal' Prox too!)
I peeled down to a full chrome-filling ?glass? layer that looks thick and just a bit wavy - still no Prox activity - and put a new screen saver on that - so that's not it.
Anyone know settings/cab/registry for Prox activity?
Still don't have proximity function... I'm thinking in call, object (ear) near HTC symbol should blank screen and also deny touch response.
I downloaded registry editor, and found some settings. Tried, well many combinations but no results.
I do find that some don't stay set - I change them, and reboot, and they go back to say "0". They are ProximityDetectStatus and ProximitySensorOn . I'm thinking (supposition) resistry settings are static - that they do not reflect machine activity, only editor or user's other software actually changing values to store - rather than indicators of current machine activty (button is now pressed, button is now un-pressed). Is my regedit process (change, close, boot) correct?
I'm left wondering - are registry settings reflective of current activity while regedit is open or even the moment it opened? IE, can I use regedit to show me if a switch is pressed?
Anyone else, help?
I'm on OE ROM, CHT and CHT editor

Any way to disable the proximity sensor?

I'm having issues with the screen not turning back on after a call or even listening to audio messages. I have to relock and then unlock to get it to work, very annoying.
I'm on 8.1, on magisk with xposed.
Could someone recommend me an app or a module?
https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/71510515
You along with a bunch of us... ota messed it up
Good to know, I'm not the only one. Doesn't seem related to screen protector.
Really wish I can disable the proximity sensor for now.
I guess I came to the wrong thread. I don't have any issues like that or at least I don't notice it because I is the power button to turn the screen in/off all the time and I set my lock screen to not relock the phone for 5 minutes or something like that. That way I don't gotta enter my unlock code. There also is a setting which is supposed to keep your phone unlocked as long as you don't set it down. There also is a setting that keeps your phone from locking if you are within range of a Bluetooth (headseat maybe) device. I dunno try some of those options maybe you won't need to type your code in as much.
Personally I came here because I am looking for a way to completely disable my proximity sensor. I absolutely hate them on all phones. How stupid is it that they put the proximity sensor I right up next to where you have to put your hand if you want to pull down the menu bar??? It's like I go to pull down the menu bar - screen off. ****! Power button, slide open the lock screen (no code needed). Pull menu bar - screen off ****! Power.... Slide....menu bar - screen off. Of course it only does that during calls however that's a pretty annoying time because you're usually focused on other things and not wanting to **** with the screen going on and off.
Who the needs a proximity sensor to detect one's face anyway? I just click the power button every time I put the phone to my ear. Any time I don't do that, I run the risk of my cheek pressing the mute button for the 9000th time in my life. I do love Android though.
KirkH420 said:
I guess I came to the wrong thread. I don't have any issues like that or at least I don't notice it because I is the power button to turn the screen in/off all the time and I set my lock screen to not relock the phone for 5 minutes or something like that. That way I don't gotta enter my unlock code. There also is a setting which is supposed to keep your phone unlocked as long as you don't set it down. There also is a setting that keeps your phone from locking if you are within range of a Bluetooth (headseat maybe) device. I dunno try some of those options maybe you won't need to type your code in as much.
Personally I came here because I am looking for a way to completely disable my proximity sensor. I absolutely hate them on all phones. How stupid is it that they put the proximity sensor I right up next to where you have to put your hand if you want to pull down the menu bar??? It's like I go to pull down the menu bar - screen off. ****! Power button, slide open the lock screen (no code needed). Pull menu bar - screen off ****! Power.... Slide....menu bar - screen off. Of course it only does that during calls however that's a pretty annoying time because you're usually focused on other things and not wanting to **** with the screen going on and off.
Who the needs a proximity sensor to detect one's face anyway? I just click the power button every time I put the phone to my ear. Any time I don't do that, I run the risk of my cheek pressing the mute button for the 9000th time in my life. I do love Android though.
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So it works too well for you with your finger but not enough for your face to prevent muting? LOL. Sorry never had that problem. I just avoid the middle if I had to get to the notifications during a call.
It happens often when I'm trying to toggle BT because my BT icon is directly under it.... For example. Anyway, I don't find it useful to even have an proximity sensor. That's why I stumbled in here, my search query was the exact title. I'm not really experiencing the problem the others were talking about though....
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So it works too well for you with your finger but not enough for your face to prevent muting? LOL. Sorry never had that problem. I just avoid the middle if I had to get to the notifications during a call.
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xringo said:
I'm having issues with the screen not turning back on after a call or even listening to audio messages. I have to relock and then unlock to get it to work, very annoying.
I'm on 8.1, on magisk with xposed.
Could someone recommend me an app or a module?
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It's an option to disable proximity in gravitybox.
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KirkH420 said:
I guess I came to the wrong thread. I don't have any issues like that or at least I don't notice it because I is the power button to turn the screen in/off all the time and I set my lock screen to not relock the phone for 5 minutes or something like that. That way I don't gotta enter my unlock code. There also is a setting which is supposed to keep your phone unlocked as long as you don't set it down. There also is a setting that keeps your phone from locking if you are within range of a Bluetooth (headseat maybe) device. I dunno try some of those options maybe you won't need to type your code in as much.
Personally I came here because I am looking for a way to completely disable my proximity sensor. I absolutely hate them on all phones. How stupid is it that they put the proximity sensor I right up next to where you have to put your hand if you want to pull down the menu bar??? It's like I go to pull down the menu bar - screen off. ****! Power button, slide open the lock screen (no code needed). Pull menu bar - screen off ****! Power.... Slide....menu bar - screen off. Of course it only does that during calls however that's a pretty annoying time because you're usually focused on other things and not wanting to **** with the screen going on and off.
Who the needs a proximity sensor to detect one's face anyway? I just click the power button every time I put the phone to my ear. Any time I don't do that, I run the risk of my cheek pressing the mute button for the 9000th time in my life. I do love Android though.
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Who needs a proximity sensor? Really? You basically answered your own question. To turn off the screen when you put it to your face so that your face doesn't press anything on the screen. Having to press the power button every time you put the phone to your face and then press it again every time you take it away from your face would suck.
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Who needs a proximity sensor? Really? You basically answered your own question. To turn off the screen when you put it to your face so that your face doesn't press anything on the screen. Having to press the power button every time you put the phone to your face and then press it again every time you take it away from your face would suck.
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I always use speaker or bluetooth and proximity sometimes turns the phone off spuriously so I disable it.
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Yeah.....no basically pressing the power button is where it's at. It the again I'm not one who likes everything done for me. Absolutely NO PHONE I've ever owned has had a proximity sensor that was worth a ****. They all, at one time or another, allow the screen to wake up subsequently letting the microphone mute button to enable. The mute button is another piece of Android trash that needs redesigning. It is not often that mute is needed so why not out that in a drop-down menu or something since it inevitably gets pressed during calls due to a ****y proximity sensor and Screen wake setup.
I also drive a manual transmission car. Actually the last 5 cars I've owned have been manual shifted. When YOU are in 100% control of your devices, there are certain niceities which are otherwise unavailable. But that's only if you're the type who doesn't gotta have everything done for them.
As far as you go buddy, if you like the proximity sensor that's fine. Personally I don't ****ing care what you like. thanks for a wasted Fred post which contacted my email to have me come back here to tell you what a waste of time that was thanks.
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Who needs a proximity sensor? Really? You basically answered your own question. To turn off the screen when you put it to your face so that your face doesn't press anything on the screen. Having to press the power button every time you put the phone to your face and then press it again every time you take it away from your face would suck.
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KirkH420 said:
Yeah.....no basically pressing the power button is where it's at. It the again I'm not one who likes everything done for me. Absolutely NO PHONE I've ever owned has had a proximity sensor that was worth a ****. They all, at one time or another, allow the screen to wake up subsequently letting the microphone mute button to enable. The mute button is another piece of Android trash that needs redesigning. It is not often that mute is needed so why not out that in a drop-down menu or something since it inevitably gets pressed during calls due to a ****y proximity sensor and Screen wake setup.
I also drive a manual transmission car. Actually the last 5 cars I've owned have been manual shifted. When YOU are in 100% control of your devices, there are certain niceities which are otherwise unavailable. But that's only if you're the type who doesn't gotta have everything done for them.
As far as you go buddy, if you like the proximity sensor that's fine. Personally I don't ****ing care what you like. thanks for a wasted Fred post which contacted my email to have me come back here to tell you what a waste of time that was thanks.
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Relax. It's not that serious.
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No man, the point is that you quoted me so that I would be alerted to your message but didn't even attempt to input anything useful to the conversation. My post is actually a request, with explaination, asking if there is a way to do something. You on the other hand made a comment. This is XDA Developer's Forum. This isn't Facebook or YouTube where everyone has some smartass **** they can't resist saying. We is this for information. So again, thanks for your Nothing input.
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Relax. It's not that serious.
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KirkH420 said:
No man, the point is that you quoted me so that I would be alerted to your message but didn't even attempt to input anything useful to the conversation. My post is actually a request, with explaination, asking if there is a way to do something. You on the other hand made a comment. This is XDA Developer's Forum. This isn't Facebook or YouTube where everyone has some smartass **** they can't resist saying. We is this for information. So again, thanks for your Nothing input.
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I quoted you because you're so upset people don't agree with you that you can't express your frustration withOUT asterisk words. You got your answer:
"It's an option to disable proximity in gravitybox."
Move along.
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Sure that's fine, be one of those snide Facebook commenters always gotta add their smartass quip or opinion like it's an itch you can't help but scratch. I just think it's pathetic that you get some kind of satisfaction out of that. But..... you know, everybody needs to feel like they make an impact in the world. Have a fufulling life. ?
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I quoted you because you're so upset people don't agree with you that you can't express your frustration with asterisk words. You got your answer:
"It's an option to disable proximity in gravitybox."
Move along.
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So I assume you have earbuds, or if not, you can get some really cheap earbuds from the gas station, and when needed, you can plug it in, and it will register that it has earbuds in and will light up again, disabling the proximity sensor. You can leave it in as well, until you need it to talk, unless it will work while calling. This should work, I haven't personally tried it.
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xringo said:
I'm having issues with the screen not turning back on after a call or even listening to audio messages. I have to relock and then unlock to get it to work, very annoying.
I'm on 8.1, on magisk with xposed.
Could someone recommend me an app or a module?
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Hi,
Hope you managed to solve the issue.
If you haven't then
1. Install sensor disable from xposed repo. It's an old app so there are a few bugs when you try to remove the sensor as such.
2. Buy the Pro version or use lucky patcher to disable in app purchases for Sensor Disabler.
3. Go to the settings of Sensor Disabler and blacklist the apps that you don't want the proximity to work on.(I had problems with my WhatsApp. But it works perfectly now.)

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