I use an app called smart screen pro to automatically turn the screen off/on when I put my phone in/out my pocket.
To do this it has to have the proximity sensor on all the time. Will having it on constantly damage it?
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Hello,
I have my desire with a faulty proximity sensor, witch means that sometimes I cant hang up my phone calls
Is there any application that can assign any hardware button for my screen to wake up during a phone call?
I tried programs that claim to do that, but the information and action performed by the proximity sensor seems to override all programs.
can someone help me?
best regards
Does the power button not do this?
hi,
nope
with an active call and proximity sensor on, I cant get any hardware button to work.
tropheuz said:
hi,
nope
with an active call and proximity sensor on, I cant get any hardware button to work.
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Then no .
Just go to your retailer with it. If it's under warranty, they're obligated to replace it for you.
it's not under warranty...
isnt there a way to disable the proximity sensor? I wouldn't mind if the screen stays on all the time when in call..
can someone help?
regards
Turn your screen timeout to 30 mins? If your proximity sensor isn't working then it won't turn the screen dark when you put the phone to your ear.
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My problem might be with the two sensors (proximity and light). As soon as I make a call the proximity sensor orders the screen to shut down and to wake up the screen I have to point a bright light...
I think the solution... if there is... is to disable the proximity and light sensor forcing values.
any help besides get the phone to repair and pay $$$$
If you plugin the headset you get the screen back.
I have a strange problem with my desire z.
If i not have a headset plugged in my smartphone, it reacts to the proximity sensor, and it work as it should.
But if i have a headset plugged in my smartphone, it didn't react to the proximity sensor, and display is ON the whole time
For some reason it ignores the proximity sensor.
For me this is a big bug.
Display don't have to lluminate my pocket during a phone call.
It eats battery juice and one accidentally pressing buttons.
Did someone have the same problem?
It sounds like you have the same problem I do on my G2. (I keep mine in my pocket also, so it is exposed to lots of lint.) Download the app "AndroSensor" from the market to verify that the proximity sensor is or is not detecting any changes. If it isn't, then it probably has debris blocking it. What fixes it for me is to either shoot some compressed air from one of those little cans into the speaker hole towards the left side of the phone (where the proximity sensor is) to clear it out. It might also work to vacuum the speaker hole also.
It is working.
It just doesn't work with a headset plugged in.
I have found a very good app, that firstly fixes the bug, and additionally also checks after the call if phone is in the pocket, and then immediately locks phone and disables screen
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.itsme4ucz.screenoff
Works without Root.
My Settings:
Enable Device Admin X
Enable during call only X
Cover and hold to lock the screen X
Timeout 0,25
Hey, after on moth from buying my HTC ONE X now the proximity sensor is not working and the screen turn to black when making a phone call and a small red light are working above the screen, but it works very good under the sun .... any help please??!!
* I removed the screen protector but still not working
THANKS
Peoples here are just viewing no answers?!!
Proximity sensor is used to turn off the screen during a phone call if your screen goes off during a call when you put the phone on your ear that means that the proximity sensor works
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do you mean you cant answer calls because of the proximity sensor turning the phone screen off?
You posted this question around august last year. No solution then, probably not gonna work now after 7 months........why didn't you take action then if i may ask ? You where on the viper x rom it didn't work then also ? Now back on stock ( i helped you find the boot img ? Still no good sensor ?
:S
I have this problem also... sensor don't work... some solution?
My screen turns off and usually flickers when on the process of calling. The call is fine, the screen just flickers. Anyone having a problem with this?
While om call the proximity sensor takes care of backlightning..so when ever the sensor is nt blocked screen turns on...while putting phone near ear smetimes sensor is unblocked n screen turns on...is this the thing u talking about or smething else
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I just upgraded from an S8 to a 21 FE, I had this setup where my screen will turn off using the proximity sensor, so when I open my case cover or lift it up from the table it just turns on automatically.
Upgrading, I notice the apps I used (Gravity Screen, Smart Screen On Off) are not working as they used to. In most tests, I did seem to suggest the proximity sensor only responds when the front lens is covered by my thumb instead of just hovering over with my hand like before. I did the *#77692# test and the Proximity sensor is working fine then WHEN I enable it so I'm at a lost here, is this a technical issue, is this by design
EnigmaXtreme said:
I just upgraded from an S8 to a 21 FE, I had this setup where my screen will turn off using the proximity sensor, so when I open my case cover or lift it up from the table it just turns on automatically.
Upgrading, I notice the apps I used (Gravity Screen, Smart Screen On Off) are not working as they used to. In most tests, I did seem to suggest the proximity sensor only responds when the front lens is covered by my thumb instead of just hovering over with my hand like before. I did the *#77692# test and the Proximity sensor is working fine then WHEN I enable it so I'm at a lost here, is this a technical issue, is this by design
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Didn't you find the gesture to double tap the screen to wake up?
ze7zez said:
Didn't you find the gesture to double tap the screen to wake up?
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I did, but I'm used to waving my phone awake with both my hand and by opening my phone case, but it seems the more recent Galaxy phones don't allow the same use of the proximity sensor
EnigmaXtreme said:
I did, but I'm used to waving my phone awake with both my hand and by opening my phone case, but it seems the more recent Galaxy phones don't allow the same use of the proximity sensor
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A touch sensor while the screen is locked can consume less power than a proximity sensor placed in a camera, for example.