[Q] Proximity sensor - Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey,
there is a problem with the proximity sensor on my phone during a call.
The screen keeps turning off and on during a call if I don't hold it in a uncomfortable way, the fact that the speaker grill is really badly designed for calling doesn't help.
Anyway, some time ago I saw a thread here with an app that could calibrate the sensor (+- sensitivity). I did a search just now but couldn't find it, so I was hoping someone could help me out.
Thanks!

Here you go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11312762&postcount=1

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Need help on disable proximity sensor TP2

Hi
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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Hi
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?
thisisallen said:
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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Hi
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 and phone

I've got a problem that when I phone my screen goes blank without waiting me to put it against my face and then doesn't come back on again without me having to push the power button.
Any ideas where to start looking. I'm using the standard stock 6.5 WWE ROM.
I believe it uses the ambient light sensor on the front of the device to determine when it is against your face. Make sure the sensor is clean and not hidden under an aftermarket case. The TP2 might also use the accelerometer to determine the orientation of the device, in order to complement the light sensor and better determine when you're holding it up against your face.
So I'd go into the settings and calibrate the G-Sensor as well.
Thanks will take a look at that.
Having an Issue with Proximity Sensor (Can only talk on phone with Keyboard extended)
I am having a proximity sensor issue with my Tilt 2. When the proximity sensor kicks in and the screen goes black, the person i am calling doesnt hear my voice. Only when I move the phone away from my ear or extend the keypad so the 'lights stay on' does the other person hear my voice.
What can i do to force the light to stay on even when its up to my face.
where is this sensor located on the front of the phone? I am wondering if my screen protector is causing it. I have no clue
Helo,
Same problem here.
Any help?

[Q] Disable proximity sensor/Button to wake up screen

Hey guys.
I have a desire which has been dropped and the screen in the top left corner cracked. The proximity sensor is damaged, and I can test with various apps that this is indeed broken.
Now, when I get or make a call, the screen turns off, but since the proximity sensor isn't working, it's not turning on again when I move the phone away from my ear. So I wanted to know if anyone knew of a way of either completely disabling the feature, or a way of manually "waking" the screen again, by using any of the hard-buttons?
Thanks
what happens.. when you press power button
Sometimes it comes on, but mostly it doesn't... Regardless of which button I press...
I have read somwhere.. that by blowing some air over that part.. may clear any blocakge.. and proximity sensor works fine.. just try this .. use any vaccume cleaner.. and blow some air over sensor part..
And if that doesnt work.. search for this app in market "'Proximity Screen Off' ".. it might help you.
Yeah, I read that too... Tried blowing with compressed air even. The sensor is dead :/
Try this app.. it will switch your proximity sesor off after call ended.. its not mine just found. you might wanna try this
Dynde87 said:
Hey guys.
I have a desire which has been dropped and the screen in the top left corner cracked. The proximity sensor is damaged, and I can test with various apps that this is indeed broken.
Now, when I get or make a call, the screen turns off, but since the proximity sensor isn't working, it's not turning on again when I move the phone away from my ear. So I wanted to know if anyone knew of a way of either completely disabling the feature, or a way of manually "waking" the screen again, by using any of the hard-buttons?
Thanks
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Hy, i have got the same problem !

[Q] Proximity sensor issue??

Wondering if someone (hopefully more than one) can check something to see if this is an issue with my particular phone or something related to the software/hardware. It seems that when a call is placed or received, the proximity sensor goes to "far" and won't reset until it is uncovered and then re-covered. I have searched through the Verizon HTC One forums and have not found anything related to this issue.
If the proximity sensor is covered, and I make a call (via bluetooth headset (double click for last dialed)) or receive a call, the proximity sensor goes to the uncovered state. It then stays in that state until I uncover and then re-cover it. How I checked this was using Elixir 2 and checking the sensor data. I also set up variables in Tasker and Automagic.
So, this was my test procedure:
I start the sensor data in Elixir 2 for the proximity sensor. I cover the sensor with my finger (it now shows "near"). I use my bluetooth headset to place a call. The screen comes on with the current call. I back out of the current screen (the phone screen) and get back to Elixir 2 sensor data. The sensor now shows "far". From that point on, until I uncover the proximity sensor and then cover it, it shows far. I set up variables in Tasker and Automagic that show the same results.
I am running the stock debloated ROM. Rooted and S-Off.
Dont know about the bluetooth thing because i dont have one, but i do have issues sometimes with the proximity sensor when on calls. For example i will dial a number and put the phone to my ear talk awhile and then need to switch to speaker or look at something on the phone while still talking. But when i take the phone away from my ear, the screen stays off, and i have to swipe my finger over the sensor to get it to come back on.
I don't seem to have an issue with that. What seems to happen is that, IF the proximity sensor is covered, and you place a call or answer a call with your headset, when the device "wakes up" to the call screen the proximity sensor defaults to uncovered ( "far" ). Then the sensor does not start responding again until it is actually uncovered.
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Anyone?
Hmmm... So, this is the latest for my issue. I went from stock ROM to ViperOne 5.8.0. I am still getting the same results. So, I think I have eliminated the software side of it. Would that be right? So, it could be the firmware or the hardware? I'm still wondering if it's my phone only or if it is an issue with the HTC One in general. Is there anyone that can check this? Or give me another route to take?
I'm on ViperOne 5.8.0
Android 4.4.2
Senses 5.5
Any other info you might need, please just ask.

[Q] ( My HTC desire 816 dosn't ring while Proximity sensor is covered

This problem is driving my nuts I'm searching for a solution weeks ago and still couldn't find an answer.
my problem is when the proximity sensor is covered the phone only vibrate and no ringtone.
i discovered this by receiving calls while the phone in pocket and couldn't hear any ring.
i tried to calibrate the sensors and tried to tick and un tick the pocket mode option nothing worked.
All i figured out is i think when this sensor is covered it trigger somehow the flip to mute option ( maybe)
but any way the sensor is working probably as it turn off when in call face near and turn back on when far.
please guys any one can help me solve this misery ?
wildguitar said:
This problem is driving my nuts I'm searching for a solution weeks ago and still couldn't find an answer.
my problem is when the proximity sensor is covered the phone only vibrate and no ringtone.
i discovered this by receiving calls while the phone in pocket and couldn't hear any ring.
i tried to calibrate the sensors and tried to tick and un tick the pocket mode option nothing worked.
All i figured out is i think when this sensor is covered it trigger somehow the flip to mute option ( maybe)
but any way the sensor is working probably as it turn off when in call face near and turn back on when far.
please guys any one can help me solve this misery ?
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any help guys , it's really buggy problem. ?
Would you please give me help dears.
Any help or suggestion ?
And any way to disable flip to mute on this lolipop ?
The problem is that your bottom speaker is not working. When the phone is in your pocket (proximity sensor is covered) only the bottom speaker is ringing. When proximity sensor is not covered both of the speakers is ringing. You need to pop out the back cover as in the picture and make an direct contact from the speaker to the mainboard.
Try taking the phone out of its case. Worked for us .
ggaby1981 said:
The problem is that your bottom speaker is not working. When the phone is in your pocket (proximity sensor is covered) only the bottom speaker is ringing. When proximity sensor is not covered both of the speakers is ringing. You need to pop out the back cover as in the picture and make an direct contact from the speaker to the mainboard.
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My bro are you sure about this issue and please can you record tutorial video to how fix this issue.
Thanks alot
How do you fix the speaker?
ggaby1981 said:
The problem is that your bottom speaker is not working. When the phone is in your pocket (proximity sensor is covered) only the bottom speaker is ringing. When proximity sensor is not covered both of the speakers is ringing. You need to pop out the back cover as in the picture and make an direct contact from the speaker to the mainboard.
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Hi, ggaby1981
I know that you wrote this a while back, but I wanted to ask you how to actually do this. I'm not sure what you mean by making a direct contact. I've looked for tutorials, but couldn't find anything . Does it need souldering, or can anyone do it? Please, let me know. Thank you so much!
Engineer
Replacing spoiled battery solved the issue, battery size increased and pressed the cover taking away the connectors of bottom speaker, making it perminantly off.
Replacig battery allows back cover to be seated properly, and get the speaker connect.
It is functioning ok again.

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