hey guys
I have a problem with my phone
when I call someone or my phone gets in call situation ,
as usual , when you hold your phone near your ear , it should automatically turns of the phone's screen .
but in my desire , after I answer the phone or call someone , the screen goes off immediately but it continues calling or answering .
and it wouldn't turn on , till you face the screen to the bright light like sun or close to the lamp.
is there any way to fix this problem ?
or is there any way to disable this sensor ?
Hello.
I have read about some people fixing their proximity sensor issues by vacuuming the "gap" between the screen's glass and the phone's frame in the sensor area. It seems that somehow dust manages to slip behind the glass and accumulate on the sensor.
If the above procedure does not work, you may have a faulty sensor. AFAIK, the sensor can not be disabled. Maybe some more savvy members will help if the know of a way.
TVTV said:
Hello.
I have read about some people fixing their proximity sensor issues by vacuuming the "gap" between the screen's glass and the phone's frame in the sensor area. It seems that somehow dust manages to slip behind the glass and accumulate on the sensor.
If the above procedure does not work, you may have a faulty sensor. AFAIK, the sensor can not be disabled. Maybe some more savvy members will help if the know of a way.
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how should i clean the gap between the screen's glass and the phone's frame in the sensor area ??
i said disable the sensor , but i meant disable the sensor by software or flash a edited ROM on my phone .
OK, i'll try to be more specific then. From what i've read on the Internet, some proximity sensor related issues are caused by dust accumulating on the sensor. Apparently dust manages to slip through the gap between the screen's glass and the phone's frame. Some people reportedly managed to restore full proximity sensor function by vacuuming the dust off the sensor with a vacuum cleaner. They have carefully vacuumed the gap between the glass screen and the phone's frame, in the proximity sensor area (top-left of the phone, while held in portrait mode). So what i meant in the earlier post was to CLEAN the sensor with the vacuum cleaner, not DISABLE it.
From what i've read, the proximity sensor cannot be disabled. Also, some proximity sensor issues are related to defective mainboards. If vacuuming does not do the trick for you, you might wanna take your phone to a service for repairs/to have it checked out.
Good luck!
TVTV said:
OK, i'll try to be more specific then. From what i've read on the Internet, some proximity sensor related issues are caused by dust accumulating on the sensor. Apparently dust manages to slip through the gap between the screen's glass and the phone's frame. Some people reportedly managed to restore full proximity sensor function by vacuuming the dust off the sensor with a vacuum cleaner. They have carefully vacuumed the gap between the glass screen and the phone's frame, in the proximity sensor area (top-left of the phone, while held in portrait mode). So what i meant in the earlier post was to CLEAN the sensor with the vacuum cleaner, not DISABLE it.
From what i've read, the proximity sensor cannot be disabled. Also, some proximity sensor issues are related to defective mainboards. If vacuuming does not do the trick for you, you might wanna take your phone to a service for repairs/to have it checked out.
Good luck!
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It can be disabled if your rooted, with a simple command in build.prop!
TVTV said:
OK, i'll try to be more specific then. From what i've read on the Internet, some proximity sensor related issues are caused by dust accumulating on the sensor. Apparently dust manages to slip through the gap between the screen's glass and the phone's frame. Some people reportedly managed to restore full proximity sensor function by vacuuming the dust off the sensor with a vacuum cleaner. They have carefully vacuumed the gap between the glass screen and the phone's frame, in the proximity sensor area (top-left of the phone, while held in portrait mode). So what i meant in the earlier post was to CLEAN the sensor with the vacuum cleaner, not DISABLE it.
From what i've read, the proximity sensor cannot be disabled. Also, some proximity sensor issues are related to defective mainboards. If vacuuming does not do the trick for you, you might wanna take your phone to a service for repairs/to have it checked out.
Good luck!
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thanks a lot my friend .
but
is there a guide that explains cleaning the gap by pictures ?
because i don't know how can i clean the gap .
backfromthestorm said:
It can be disabled if your rooted, with a simple command in build.prop!
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is there any rooted rom with this option ?
or is there anyone whom can help me and edit a rom for my phone ?
Oracle_Eldorado said:
thanks a lot my friend .
but
is there a guide that explains cleaning the gap by pictures ?
because i don't know how can i clean the gap .
is there any rooted rom with this option ?
or is there anyone whom can help me and edit a rom for my phone ?
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any ROM. Just root you're phone. Can edit the ROM you have quite easily. need to be rooted though, too access the file. (build.prop)
should be links with how to root on here.. Lots lol.
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Let me know when your rooted..
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any ROM. Just root you're phone. Can edit the ROM you have quite easily. need to be rooted though, too access the file. (build.prop)
should be links with how to root on here.. Lots lol.
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Let me know when your rooted..
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my friend !
unfortunately i don't know how too root my phone !
is there any tutorial or something that can help me ?
The search button is your friend! (google - root desire s-off revolution)
Oracle_Eldorado said:
my friend !
unfortunately i don't know how too root my phone !
is there any tutorial or something that can help me ?
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Download application from www.Revolutionary.io
Remember the beta key they give you.
Ensure that fastboot drivers (obtained from revolutionary wiki) and htc drivers are installed and htc sync is not installed.
Run the application and follow all instructions.
Flash Su.zip via recovery.
I believe this should be the steps.
Sent from my HTC Original Desire using Tapatalk
Here's another guy who has solved his proximity sensor issue by just cleaning it (he did it not by sucking dust off the sensor but by blowing it off).
There's no tutorial for this as it's a no-brainer.
Or once rooted, type,
ro.proximity.delay=0
in build.prop.
:-D
I still don't get it. Why disable the sensor when all it might need is an easy cleaning job? Just use a vacuum cleaner to vacuum the area marked in the attached photo (use a hand to form a tight seal and prevent the vacuum cleaner's pipe to scratch your phone) or use an air pump intended for cleaning photographic cameras and such to blow air in said area. If this operation fails, only then disable the sensor.
Later Edit - It's not the actual "gap" that needs to be cleaned; by blowing/sucking air in/from that area you're actually blowing away/sucking dust on the sensor.
backfromthestorm said:
Or once rooted, type,
ro.proximity.delay=0
in build.prop.
:-D
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Hi folks,
I have this exact same problem; I have tried every type of vacuuming and blowing I could get my hands on, but so far nothing's worked. I resolved to disable the sensor, and I tried what the quoted post says, but the sensor is still active (and malfunctioning). I am running CyanogenMod-7.1.0-Desire.
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I have been having a issue lately with my proximity sensor. I know that the sensor is supposed to turn off the screen when your ear is near it in a cale, and turn back on when you move the phone away from your ear. But when I make a call without putting the phone to my ear the screen goes off and won't turn back on unless the other person hangs up or I pull the battery. I thought it was because I removed some programs but I flashed a new rom and it didn't fix it.
Here's what I have on my Defy.
2.31 central europe rom
Milestone overclock 1Ghz 60vsel
Z4root
SU
System Recovery
8GB microSD
I heard of trouble with the proximity sensor before. What was triggering it was the phone was set to auto brightness. As soon as it was turned off the problem went away. You didn't say if you have it on auto, but if so, maybe try un-checking it?
I stopped trying to fix it. I think it may have something to do with my invisible shield. Maybe it's not letting enough sunlight in? Idk, but when it does have the issue a finger wipe across were the sensor is fixes it. Strange....
Ichibahn SLC said:
I stopped trying to fix it. I think it may have something to do with my invisible shield. Maybe it's not letting enough sunlight in? Idk, but when it does have the issue a finger wipe across were the sensor is fixes it. Strange....
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This exactly is the problem. I have motodefy and had the same problem with my phone after i installed the new otterbox case with the screen protector. Searched in vain to calibrate or disable the proximity sensor but in vain. Finally, I peeled of the screen protector from the top and cut it off just under the proximity sensor. This worked and the proximity sensor works like a charm now. It is the screen protector that somehow interferes with the IR.
Another check could be too see if there is a smudge of sunscreen cream on the sensor or not, rubbing against te cheek could easily deposit a layer that can block IR.
MOTODEFY WRITES.
hello everyone,
Ive ordered the GZ after reading recommendation on it here. i got it couple weeks ago and installed it.
however i have a problem with the proximity sensor...
every call that im making the screen turned off right away.
i dialed *#0*# and choose the sensor option and the phone turned green and vibrate (meaning something is covering the sensors)
i removed it, cleaned it over and over and again... still the same..
what i noticed is that when im getting the phone really close to light ball the screen turned to white, (what its normally should be)
downloaded the proximity sensor app and saw 0.0CM
and when its close to light then its 8.0CM (normally should be)
Im posting some pictures , maby im missing something
thanks in advance,
h**p://iandroid.co.il/forum/download/file.php?id=7614&mode=view
h**p://iandroid.co.il/forum/download/file.php?id=7613&mode=view
anyone?
Have my black glasszone on my 8.0cm device and it works.
It seems like you installed it a little off.
There are two sensors (light and proximity) near the camera, there should be more space in the RIGHT side (camera) side.
That has to be re-installed.
Tried that with mine, when aligned in the center i faced the same problem. (Don't keep removing the protector many times, adhesive will fail).
I have a white one and a black one, I had no problems when the white one was on and have not had any problems since I switched to the black one.
I love them both.
hi,
thanks for your comments,
I moved it a bit to the right where the front camera is, and still the same...
h**p://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/231/20121114143616.jpg
h**p://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/819/20121114144058.jpg
Maybe I am not having this problem because mine is 5.0cm... I don't know if that matters.
does the proximity sensor are SO sensitive?
Maby i got a bad one? :crying:
Perhaps it's light reflecting between the screen protector and the proximity sensor. When people bought the XGear screen protector some had a problem with the reflectivity of the white screen protector. Perhaps a darkening of the area around proximity sensor on the underside of the screen protector is necessary? But in the photos it looks like you have a black screen protector so I'm not sure, maybe it's a reflection from the white base of the phone underneath?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1792619&page=11
Pokamon said:
hi,
thanks for your comments,
I moved it a bit to the right where the front camera is, and still the same...
h**p://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/231/20121114143616.jpg
h**p://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/819/20121114144058.jpg
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That's very very weird.
That's probably the exact spot i put mine on..
Idk what else could be the problem really.. :/
Pokamon said:
hello everyone,
Ive ordered the GZ after reading recommendation on it here. i got it couple weeks ago and installed it.
however i have a problem with the proximity sensor...
every call that im making the screen turned off right away.
i dialed *#0*# and choose the sensor option and the phone turned green and vibrate (meaning something is covering the sensors)
i removed it, cleaned it over and over and again... still the same..
what i noticed is that when im getting the phone really close to light ball the screen turned to white, (what its normally should be)
downloaded the proximity sensor app and saw 0.0CM
and when its close to light then its 8.0CM (normally should be)
Im posting some pictures , maby im missing something
thanks in advance,
h**p://iandroid.co.il/forum/download/file.php?id=7614&mode=view
h**p://iandroid.co.il/forum/download/file.php?id=7613&mode=view
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I had the same issue like you before when applied skin cover for the front. You may not apply Glasszone probably. Taking it off will definitely solve the problem, you may want to try clean the proximity sensor and see whether it works.
And my advice based on my own problem, do not apply anything on the front; cause it will make your proximity sensor not function sooner or later. Hope this will help
Sorry for the crap picture, X10
No problems with mine, and mine is the 8 sensor.
Did someone got the black cover for a white phone?
winbytrick said:
I had the same issue like you before when applied skin cover for the front. You may not apply Glasszone probably. Taking it off will definitely solve the problem, you may want to try clean the proximity sensor and see whether it works.
And my advice based on my own problem, do not apply anything on the front; cause it will make your proximity sensor not function sooner or later. Hope this will help
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hi, thanks,
I already did what you suggested and removed the Glasszone, cleaning it again and again... and still the same.. :crying:
when its off the sensor is working great...
Pokamon said:
Did someone got the black cover for a white phone?
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Yes.. see my post above yours..
SONE9 said:
Yes.. see my post above yours..
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Oh, sorry, didn't noticed it is a white phone
thanks for uploading...
Pokamon said:
Oh, sorry, didn't noticed it is a white phone
thanks for uploading...
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Here's a trick I found on this forum. Use a black sharpie and carefully shade the area surrounding the proximity sensor. Be careful not to get any ink on the glass part.
xlazaruzx said:
Here's a trick I found on this forum. Use a black sharpie and carefully shade the area surrounding the proximity sensor. Be careful not to get any ink on the glass part.
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Hi, ive tried it with another brand of CD/DVD writer, and the result was that it looks like some drops of water or something not solid on the phone,
does it have to be black sharpie ?
thanks
Recently I got my digitizer replaced and now the proximity sensor isn't responding. I opened the back panel and tried to seat the sensor properly but none of that helped. The Proximity sensor finder app value stays at 0.0 cm (i.e. something is blocking up the sensor ). Due to this the display goes off as soon as I answer the call and does not become active until the other person disconnects.
Anyone with hardware experience Please Help
Regards
Is your screenguard blocking the sensor....????
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Sid_j said:
Recently I got my digitizer replaced and now the proximity sensor isn't responding. I opened the back panel and tried to seat the sensor properly but none of that helped. The Proximity sensor finder app value stays at 0.0 cm (i.e. something is blocking up the sensor ). Due to this the display goes off as soon as I answer the call and does not become active until the other person disconnects.
Anyone with hardware experience Please Help
Regards
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To solve this problem, you have to be on miui stock Rom, but i prefer to use MIUI 6 by syhost as all the menu are in English while they are in chinese on Stock Rom.. Here are the steps-
1. Dial *#*#6484#*#* or *#*#64663#*#*
2. Choose Option no. 8 (this is proximity sensor calibration)
3. Hold your phone upright- you will see, the numeric no of 0.00 then, cover the sensor area with your hand and take away until you see the numeric no. changed to 5.02 something like that..
4. If the no has changed, that means your problem has been solved.
5. Exit...
6. Enjoy and feel like you got a new phone...
Solved it
As I replaced the digitizer there was a gap b/w the screen and the digitizer causing this issue. Glued it with araldite and Volaaa..it worked
but now facing another issue.....There maybe a gap somewhere which is allowing dust to go inside and now its all dusty inside. Any help ??
Sid_j said:
As I replaced the digitizer there was a gap b/w the screen and the digitizer causing this issue. Glued it with araldite and Volaaa..it worked
but now facing another issue.....There maybe a gap somewhere which is allowing dust to go inside and now its all dusty inside. Any help ??
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Sorry no idea...
Sid_j said:
As I replaced the digitizer there was a gap b/w the screen and the digitizer causing this issue. Glued it with araldite and Volaaa..it worked
but now facing another issue.....There maybe a gap somewhere which is allowing dust to go inside and now its all dusty inside. Any help ??
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From where did you replace the digitizer? What was the cost for that?
I need to replace it
nitin.chobhe said:
From where did you replace the digitizer? What was the cost for that?
I need to replace it
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I bought it from ebay...but remember, do the sticking job carefully, i had to do it myself because the mobile repair shop dude messed it up with Fevi-quick -_- Remember don't use tha and use the 3M double tape or Araldite
Sid_j said:
I bought it from ebay...but remember, do the sticking job carefully, i had to do it myself because the mobile repair shop dude messed it up with Fevi-quick -_- Remember don't use tha and use the 3M double tape or Araldite
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Thanks man... How much did you pay for digitizer?
Disable this function in options
Sid_j said:
Recently I got my digitizer replaced and now the proximity sensor isn't responding. I opened the back panel and tried to seat the sensor properly but none of that helped. The Proximity sensor finder app value stays at 0.0 cm (i.e. something is blocking up the sensor ). Due to this the display goes off as soon as I answer the call and does not become active until the other person disconnects.
Anyone with hardware experience Please Help
Regards
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Exactly same happen to me brother
What can I do to fix this
I'm on cynagonmod 14.1
Hey guys,
The proximity sensor on my G4, for some reason, causes my phone to turn the screen back off immediately when I try to turn it on in the dark. I took it to Verizon, and apparently they see this very frequently. so they would not just give me a new phone. I do have a tempered glass screen protector on my phone, and it covers the whole front, covering the proximity sensor. Is there anything I can do it solve this, it is super annoying? I basically just have to turn off pocket mode, but I cannot see any settings for that on the G4.
I saw another XDA thread that referenced the At&T model of this phone, they have a number to dial that gets to a service menu, that did not work on my Verizon G4.
thanks, any help is appreciated.
The glass screen protectors should have been better designed. The proximity sensor uses infrared (IR). IR radiation doesn't go through glass. So probably no way to fix it other than getting a glass cutter and removing that section of glass.
This one has cutouts for the speaker, sensor and camera...
http://www.amazon.com/Ballistics-An...rint-Explosion-proof-Protection/dp/B00Z6PSATM
Appears the updated version of the Yootech does too... These seems to actually have glass instead of just a entire piece missing above the speaker and sensor.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0ZS7GS642JZ5C9GQBRMZ
Well then what it seems like you have here is a proximity sensor that needs calibrating. [emoji6]
aka848 said:
Hey guys,
The proximity sensor on my G4, for some reason, causes my phone to turn the screen back off immediately when I try to turn it on in the dark. I took it to Verizon, and apparently they see this very frequently. so they would not just give me a new phone. I do have a tempered glass screen protector on my phone, and it covers the whole front, covering the proximity sensor. Is there anything I can do it solve this, it is super annoying? I basically just have to turn off pocket mode, but I cannot see any settings for that on the G4.
I saw another XDA thread that referenced the At&T model of this phone, they have a number to dial that gets to a service menu, that did not work on my Verizon G4.
thanks, any help is appreciated.
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Hello to re-calibrate the proximity sensor you must be root and download shorcut master(lite) from playstore open and search for hidden menu and then go to de bottom and click LaunchMiniOS and continue with the original post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63133124&postcount=3
So many ZF2 have this problem until after the MM update as mine did too.
Disassemble your phone
Turn it on
Place a call
Press the part that I signalled in the picture I uploaded
With your other hand place it in front of the sensor
Then remove it
If it works then its just that the sensor is kind of loose (I guess cause of heat or whatever reason)
What I did to fix mine is cut a piece of electric tape and fold it (not too thick cause then the housing doesnt fully close)
Place it where the RED SQUARE is in the picture and assemble your phone again PROFIT :highfive:
Alex_XV6700 said:
So many ZF2 have this problem until after the MM update as mine did too.
Disassemble your phone
Turn it on
Place a call
Press the part that I signalled in the picture I uploaded
With your other hand place it in front of the sensor
Then remove it
If it works then its just that the sensor is kind of loose (I guess cause of heat or whatever reason)
What I did to fix mine is cut a piece of electric tape and fold it (not too thick cause then the housing doesnt fully close)
Place it where the RED SQUARE is in the picture and assemble your phone again PROFIT :highfive:
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thank you it works for me, i didnt realize it because i replace the lcd touch screen and the sensor had a lil bit loose
thank you again for your sharing
Andromeda777 said:
thank you it works for me, i didnt realize it because i replace the lcd touch screen and the sensor had a lil bit loose
thank you again for your sharing
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Thank you for confirming it works :highfive:
What if the screen dont dim or the display is always on . i think its a hardware issue .So what sensor i can fix?
Very, very thank you, work fine!