The proximity sensor on the EVO is WAY too sensitive for practical use. I expect it to disable itself during a call while on Bluetooth the same way it does on speakerphone, but it does not. The slightest movement over the sensor causes the screen to turn off and its VERY annoying, especially in combination with App Protector Pro.
I have absolutely NO use for the proximity sensor and would love to disable it entirely.
I'd be willing to put up some money to any dev who can either disable this via an app that would also let you set sensitivity parameters, or in Kernel.
Not sure if it its rom specific but when I installed upsounddown in the market it disabled the proximity sensor. (flip speakerphone did as well). Give that a try.
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I'll give that a try. Thanks!
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how can i disable the proximity sensor on my HTC Touch Pro 2, windows mobile 6.1 ?
I use a screen lock app that dims the screen during calls but when coming near proximity sensor during call, the screen is turned on again - a real pain.
Please if any onw have an advice to shut it off cpmpletely or when i am on bluetooth i would be really happy for some help
PS i thought paroximitysensor was supposed to disable when tp2 is connected to bluetooth - but its not ??
thanks
Nolan
no one ?
regards nolan
having the exact same issue. I found a cab called TurnOffTheLight but haven't had a chance to try it yet.
For me, it would be better if the proximity sensor was off permanently, if possible.
thisisallen said:
having the exact same issue. I found a cab called TurnOffTheLight but haven't had a chance to try it yet.
For me, it would be better if the proximity sensor was off permanently, if possible.
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could you test teh cab and tell us here if that can turn of permanemtly the proximity sensor ?
regards Nolan
TurnOffTheLight works to turn off the backlighting but as soon as you move the phone the proximity sensor kicks in again.
in the app called Advanced Config there is a category for adjusting the threshold of the Light Sensor. Unfortunately I have no idea how to adjust it (it is at 0 now) and/or if adjusting this would affect the proximity sensor. Can someone comment on this?
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in the app called Advanced Config there is a category for adjusting the threshold of the Light Sensor. Unfortunately I have no idea how to adjust it (it is at 0 now) and/or if adjusting this would affect the proximity sensor. Can someone comment on this?
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light functionality would not solve the problem regarding proximity sensor - its 2 different matters unfortunately
regards Nolan
i have allmost the same problem. my sensor is broken and alwayas is "On". so when i make a call on my hd2 android 2.2 screen goes off and never goes on again. how to kill it???
Called today helpdesk with same problem, cant be turned off , must go for a repair.
Proximity Sensor behavior and solution
I am a late comer to this bb! Hey,I thought all the bugs would be worked out by now! My keyboard did not work right, .... and I have had several other problems with the touchpro2. What are the Chinese doing over there? I had programmed many embedded units and microprocessor systems, but, really, how can they mass produce units like these? Too many cooks in the soup? They are leaving their quality control to the general community.
My problem was I use my gps for bicycling, and if I place it in the support case, the proximity sensor would shut off the screen, even though I was not placing a call. The screen would blank and not come back on. I noticed there was no problem if the physical keyboard was opened and also if the unit were held horizontally. It did this all the time, regardless of the app running.
There are two sensors at the top of the unit: proximity sensor and light sensor. This is a problem with the proximity sensor, at the left.
So I just placed duct tape over it. Now it does not blank.
Proximity sensor red faint light always on now , randomly turned on not sure why....
I have no motion things enabled
I tried turning off proximity sensor for phone
Ive rebooted several times
Ive turned off auto brightness
Im running the stock s3 rom rooted.
Anyone have any ideas how i can fix this?
Hmm.. My quick research of this makes me think you have a rogue app, a sticky setting or a defective sensor.
Let's be sure we're looking at the right thing. Your faint red light is just to the left of the front camera lens, correct? If so, then it's a definite indication that you're proximity sensor is on and constantly taking a reading.
Is it always on, from power on to power off? Or does it turn on once the phone has booted up? Does it stay on long after the screen shuts off during idle?
This sensor is used by motion features and talking functions. Triple check that you don't have 'smart stay' turned on, or one of the other super cool gs3 features enabled. I'd consider turning them all on manually, rebooting and then turning them all off followed by another reboot.
Lastly, take a look at your apps. Any kind of app that involves motion or talking (Voxer, Skype, certain games etc) can activate the proximity sensor and keep it on. A lot of those apps start on boot and never go away. Close them one at a time, or consider uninstalling suspect apps temporarily.
As a hardware test you can install Elixer2 from the play store (for free). Its sensors section allows you to turn the proximity sensor on and off, as well as test the near and far readings. If all else has failed, it might be nice to know that at the very least, your sensor can be turned off.
Report back with results from everything and we'll go from there.
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Well i was using Viber, when i turned it off manually, the red sensor light went off. So it must be ab application that is keeping that sensor on all the time. Smart stay does not need proximity sensor and enabling or disabling it causes no change to sensors. Hope this will help ya
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Thank you so much for the awesome response. I didn't find any other similar responses on the Internet other then " oh that's just the ir sensor don't worry about it". I too have viber and I believe that was the app causing the issue because of the way it integrates itself with the phone, can't be certain because so many apps updated as of late but it is gone now thankfully.
I get this when I`m in a dark room. The sensor will turn on. The only way to correct it is to restart the phone.
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I don't know if this works 100% of the time, but it HAS worked for me. Go to your Viber application, menu, and then EXIT the app. Viber seems to be the culprit, so if you find exiting the app manually every time bothersome, you might be better off uninstalling the thing. Click the Thanks button if it helps =p
In pocket detection on?
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I´m trying to disable my proximity sensor in GS3. I tried with Hardware Disabler and doesn´t work, and the Elixir2 can´t disable the sensors.
Does anyone know another app to disable the proximity sensor?
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I´m trying to disable my proximity sensor in GS3. I tried with Hardware Disabler and doesn´t work, and the Elixir2 can´t disable the sensors.
Does anyone know another app to disable the proximity sensor?
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My screen is cracked over the proximity sensor so when i make calls the screen goes black until the call ends or i reset the phone.
In touchwiz there is an option to turn off proximity during calls but I would like to use PA, so does anyone know of an app, hack, mod, or setting that will disable the proximity sensor on aosp roms?
TIA,
dL
Possible solutions:
build.prop tweak:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626611
ICS mod, might work?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1874297
App, looks like it might have a setting somewhere to help you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2237777
ALWAYS back up yo junk first.....
Try an app called Tasker.
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I've been using Tasker to keep my phone off in my pocket with a combination of 'orientation on right side' and 'proximity sensor' active. Googling a bit, I see some mention about a software upgrade breaking the proximity sensor not long ago.
Anyone know more about it? Sensor seems to work ok when phone is on - maybe it got broken for non-phone things?
(note - turned off double-tap to wake & lift to wake to try to keep phone off when in my pocket)
since s10, proximity sensor is internally controlled only on certain activities. example: phone calls
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jemfalor said:
since s10, proximity sensor is internally controlled only on certain activities. example: phone calls
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I was just researching this again & found this, which matches what you say:
The proximity sensor is indeed under the screen and a pixel has to be turned off for it to work properly. This means proximity apps will not work properly any more unless Samsung writes them.
So Samsung turns off a pixel so that the Proximity Sensor can see/work (like during a call) - and that means my Tasker screen off will not work. Wonder if there is a Tasker "if front camera covered".. gonna go look that up now - actually that won't work, would require the camera to always be on.
Hmm.
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I was just researching this again & found this, which matches what you say:
The proximity sensor is indeed under the screen and a pixel has to be turned off for it to work properly. This means proximity apps will not work properly any more unless Samsung writes them.
So Samsung turns off a pixel so that the Proximity Sensor can see/work (like during a call) - and that means my Tasker screen off will not work. Wonder if there is a Tasker "if front camera covered".. gonna go look that up now.
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tried. had tasker as well and was relying on proximity sensor. gave up
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tried. had tasker as well and was relying on proximity sensor. gave up
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I was trying to play with the light sensor with no luck - so I stripped my profile down to just Orientation Right Side = off...and it failed. The screen off works when i manually test it in Tasker, not sure why orientation fails too.
Maybe this is for another thread - what the heck are people that keep the phone in their pockets doing? I've read keep screen away from leg which is a pain for me and the flygrip I use on my phone. Must be a better way!
In searching through the forums I find that many of the other phones have methods of disabling the proximity sensor. However, I do not see a method of disabling the proximity sensor on the Pixel 3a XL. I am using a transparent plastic case to provide waterproofing and prevent loss. Therefore, as soon as a phone call Connects, the screen goes black and all touch screen control is disabled. I have programmed the power key to disconnect phone calls so I no longer leave pocket messages on people's answering machines. I would also like to be able to use speakerphone.
Best and worst phone ever
Seems the proximity sensor is either on or off with no successful way to calibrate it. This phone is a lemon, and nobody supports it.