hey guys!
I am using a flip cover from Rock for HOX. I love the app called Smartcover which let's me use my cover just like the smart cover of ipad using the proximity sensors.. but, I am getting a feel that it drains my battery like anything..
now, I wanna know if someone can suggest an app which is low on battery drain for using this amazing function.. Also, wanna know other's take on the battery performance using this app..
Hi there! You could try Proximity Screen Off from Google play. I had it and it didn't seem to eat lots of power.
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cool_sid007 said:
hey guys!
I am using a flip cover from Rock for HOX. I love the app called Smartcover which let's me use my cover just like the smart cover of ipad using the proximity sensors.. but, I am getting a feel that it drains my battery like anything..
now, I wanna know if someone can suggest an app which is low on battery drain for using this amazing function.. Also, wanna know other's take on the battery performance using this app..
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If you have a look at the permissions required for that application you can see it has permissions to keep your phone awake.
The proximity sensor is off when the phone is in standby, I suspect this is a hardware limitation, i.e. the proximity sensor isn't it's own independent hardware device but is partly software driven and requires the phone on to work.
For your application to work, it has to stop the phone sleeping in order to get a readout from the proximity sensor, and so your battery goes flat quicker.
I doubt there is any application that can change this behaviour as that is how the proximity sensor works, it needs the phone on.
Regards
Phil
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Hi there! You could try Proximity Screen Off from Google play. I had it and it didn't seem to eat lots of power.
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I tried using this app.. this helps in switching the screen off but it wont switch the screen on once I flip the cover.. so doesn't work exactly how I wanted..
while browsing through XDA, i found that ppl have developed apps for the same purpose & those are really battery drain free.. so was wondering if the same was possible with HOX too...
cool_sid007 said:
I tried using this app.. this helps in switching the screen off but it wont switch the screen on once I flip the cover.. so doesn't work exactly how I wanted..
while browsing through XDA, i found that ppl have developed apps for the same purpose & those are really battery drain free.. so was wondering if the same was possible with HOX too...
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I use Smart Screen Off, you may try it. Prefer over Proximity Screen Off. It don't lock the screen if you have security lock on.
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Good day,
It seems this issue has been discussed widely and regularly but I couldn't find a solution that works and I hope you can assist.
My -rooted/Redux- Desire's screen goes off when calls are made regardless of whether it is close to face or not, in addition it doesn't come back on until the call is ended -or battery is replaced- and obviously this can only be done by the other party as my screen stays blank and unresponsive..
Any thought or help would be greatly appreciated..
Regards.
Do you use any kind of sticker or a case which is near to the sensor ?
I had similar experiance with a sticker before. for 6 months it didn't cause any problem but after 6 months it caused some with problems with light and proximity sensor.
Harnec said:
Do you use any kind of sticker or a case which is near to the sensor ?
I had similar experiance with a sticker before. for 6 months it didn't cause any problem but after 6 months it caused some with problems with light and proximity sensor.
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Hi,
No, nothing at all.
Thanks.
I had this problem so i flashed a different ROM and it stopped doing it, sorry im not very technical but it worked for me, try it
AntAust1513 said:
I had this problem so i flashed a different ROM and it stopped doing it, sorry im not very technical but it worked for me, try it
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Ant,
Thanks but this is my third ROM, didn't help, any other thoughts?
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Maybe the proximity sensor is knackered. Could be your phone that needs repairing. On the other hand you should be able to turn the sensor off if its getting too annoying by going into settings calls or display can't remember precisely buy there should be an option there to turn it off. Hope it helps.
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any other thoughts?
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There might actually be a dust particle under your digitizer, which caused the proximity sensor to malfunction
That's what my Desire has for a few months now.. Drived me crazy, until I started using CM7 which allows me to switch the screen on by pressing the power button during calls. But sometimes it still doesn't respond. Plugging in a powered USB cable is another solution then.
Anyhow, check if your proximity sensor is working by using Z-DeviceTest for example. If the sensor is indeed not working properly, there might be some dust on the sensor. Take off your backplate and blow around the power button area. Worked on my phone the first few times it occurred..
Hope this helps!
I am having an issue with my proximity sensor and believe it may be some sort of calibration issue. It works (ie when I am in calls, if I cover it with my finger, it shuts off the screen) but the sensitivity has become very poor. I've had the phone since the day it was released and the proximity sensor had no trouble reflecting off my head and keeping the screen off during calls. Over the last few months I've noticed I started hitting buttons with my ear during calls because the screen is not shutting down. It seems like the sensitivity has decreased by some fixed amount in the last few months. It is very annoying because I keep accidentally hanging up on people or hitting the hold call button while I am talking.
The only two things I thought it could be would be either the sensor needs to be calibrated or possibly the sensor is going bad. I'm running the cyanogen 7 nightlies but have also tried reverting to some of the more stable RCs and still had the issue. I will try going back to a t-mobile rom tonight to see if that helps.
Has anyone else experienced this? Or does anyone know how to re-calibrate the sensor?
z test from market calibrates (im pretty sure)
smokeuout said:
z test from market calibrates (im pretty sure)
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I gave it a shot, but I didn't see anything for calibrating the proxy sensor in that app.
I did however do a test using the camera on my transformer and compared the intensity of the proxy sensor LED to that on other phones. It appears as if mine is very dim and barely blinks. I think the infrared LED is burning out or the circuit that supplies it is not putting out the correct power.
Has anyone ever tried replacing a bad proxy LED before?
try sucking over the surface with a vaccum...i know it sounds crazy but its fixed alot of proxy sensors
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try sucking over the surface with a vaccum...i know it sounds crazy but its fixed alot of proxy sensors
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That, or use one of those compressed-air cans for cleaning stuff and blow it into the speaker hole towards the proximity sensor (to the left of the speaker hole.) The proximity sensor seems very sensitive to dust particles.
You haven't installed or changed screen protectors recently, by any chance? Those have been known to mess up the sensor. Also, make sure the protector or glass is nice and clean in the area of the sensor.
Thanks for all the great advice! I'm going to give the vacuum and air can a shot.
Oh and to answer redpoint, I haven't installed any screen protectors on this phone ever, but thanks for the advice.
My GF's Vision behaves the same...
Still looking for a calibration tool, i found only one, but that don't work.
Also tried to "clean" the sensor
I think we have to return it to htc...
Same problem with my DZ since I put Virtuous G Lite on it. Did you guys find a solution for your proximity sensor ?
Cleaning or software ?
cri-cri16 said:
Same problem with my DZ since I put Virtuous G Lite on it. Did you guys find a solution for your proximity sensor ?
Cleaning or software ?
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I am having the same problem. I keep hitting the hold button. Any fixes?
Alright. My proximity sensor has been dead for a while now. (And yes, it indeed is dead. I've used Proximity Sensor Recallibrator and different apps for testing it.)
It's not a very big issue to use the phone without a working Proximity Sensor. But it gets annoying while attending calls. With a functional sensor, the phone locks itself when you place the phone next to your ear. However, as expected mine doesn't. I've made it a habit to manually lock the screen by pressing the power button before making a call or after receiving a call. However, there are times when I forget in the rush and it leads to very annoying things, the notification drawer slides down and apparently 'my ear' presses and activates wifi, bluetooth and almost everything on the power widget in the notification drawer.
Its really annoying.
I know there's no real way of actually simulating a proximity sensor. So I just need suggestions from you guys as to how to tackle this problem. Any suggestions with creative ideas or workarounds would be welcome.
When i had an htc hd2 i had the same proble and i was using one out of two apps the problem is i can't fully remember the names, one was ditching the proximity sensor and using the light sensor for proximity and the other one was suposed to make the proximity sensor much snappier using partial info from light sensor. Search the play store for "proximity".
P.S. did you dismantle the phone to see if you have dust behind the speaker gril? I had the same problem with my handset , i could have swore that my sensor was dead but after i cleaned it it worked. Hoped i helped
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bondocel said:
When i had an htc hd2 i had the same proble and i was using one out of two apps the problem is i can't fully remember the names, one was ditching the proximity sensor and using the light sensor for proximity and the other one was suposed to make the proximity sensor much snappier using partial info from light sensor. Search the play store for "proximity".
P.S. did you dismantle the phone to see if you have dust behind the speaker gril? I had the same problem with my handset , i could have swore that my sensor was dead but after i cleaned it it worked. Hoped i helped
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Light sensor data for proximity checks. Its an innovative idea... although wouldn't that make my phone lock itself when the lights are turned off?
Also, the dust thing might be a problem, I'll give it a try to see if it helps. Thanks.
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Light sensor data for proximity checks. Its an innovative idea... although wouldn't that make my phone lock itself when the lights are turned off?
Also, the dust thing might be a problem, I'll give it a try to see if it helps. Thanks.
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1 No that app activates only in call, it bypasses the the sensor data from proximity to light while in call then reverts back after call ends the only downside is that it is not as snappy but it is better than nothing
2 Dismantle your back casing and you will find the motherload of dust in speaker grill, if you didn't check that out first then i'm 99% sure this is your problem: filth in speaker grill and on proxy and light sensors you will find a carpet of dust
Caution!!!!
-watch a dismantling video before you start
-if you want to use compressed air to clean the speaker funnel don't exceed 2 bar max and blow at a distance of 15-25 cm not closer
For further support i will help you over forum but check google or xda for a tutorial
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1 No that app activates only in call, it bypasses the the sensor data from proximity to light while in call then reverts back after call ends the only downside is that it is not as snappy but it is better than nothing
2 Dismantle your back casing and you will find the motherload of dust in speaker grill, if you didn't check that out first then i'm 99% sure this is your problem: filth in speaker grill and on proxy and light sensors you will find a carpet of dust
Caution!!!!
-watch a dismantling video before you start
-if you want to use compressed air to clean the speaker funnel don't exceed 2 bar max and blow at a distance of 15-25 cm not closer
For further support i will help you over forum but check google or xda for a tutorial
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Can you recall the name of the apps? A bit more help than "proximity" would do.. there are a ton load of crappy apps out there with proximity in their names
And thanks for the suggestion I was indeed watching a dismantling video just now.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=TomReay.proxSensor&feature=search_result
This was the app i initialy used but back then it was't only for htc hero it was only fot htc
But i can't seem to find the second one it was something like :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hardrock.smartscreenoff&feature=search_result
But i am not 100 % sure this is it
Any progres on dismanteling? i do the cleaning about once in 2 months and it works perfect
bondocel said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=TomReay.proxSensor&feature=search_result
This was the app i initialy used but back then it was't only for htc hero it was only fot htc
But i can't seem to find the second one it was something like :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hardrock.smartscreenoff&feature=search_result
But i am not 100 % sure this is it
Any progres on dismanteling? i do the cleaning about once in 2 months and it works perfect
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These were the apps that I found. The first one does not work. (I tried it out of desperation even though it stated it was only for HTC Hero ). I read the description of the second one you mentioned and it does not state any such feature about using the light sensor. The closest thing that app would do is to turn the screen off by shaking.
Anyway, you've given me the idea about using the light sensor data only when there is a phone call to lock the screen. I'll try to use Tasker to see if I can make a setting for that scenario. Otherwise I'll just go ahead and make the app.
As for the dismantling, I've seen the video and to get to the grill all I have to do is to remove the gps cover, remove the agency sticker, unscrew 5 screws of the main body cover and remove the cover... right? But unfortunately I don't have the screwdrivers right now, I'll get them first tomorrow and then definitely clean the grill.
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These were the apps that I found. The first one does not work. (I tried it out of desperation even though it stated it was only for HTC Hero ). I read the description of the second one you mentioned and it does not state any such feature about using the light sensor. The closest thing that app would do is to turn the screen off by shaking.
Anyway, you've given me the idea about using the light sensor data only when there is a phone call to lock the screen. I'll try to use Tasker to see if I can make a setting for that scenario. Otherwise I'll just go ahead and make the app.
As for the dismantling, I've seen the video and to get to the grill all I have to do is to remove the gps cover, remove the agency sticker, unscrew 5 screws of the main body cover and remove the cover... right? But unfortunately I don't have the screwdrivers right now, I'll get them first tomorrow and then definitely clean the grill.
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If you have the phone for a long time and you never cleaned it , that might be your problem.
Btw didn't you notice that the phone would turn off harder and sometimes sporadickly while in call before it stoped working?
bondocel said:
If you have the phone for a long time and you never cleaned it , that might be your problem.
Btw didn't you notice that the phone would turn off harder and sometimes sporadickly while in call before it stoped working?
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Actually.. I don't recall when it actually stopped working. So no, I have no recollection of such happenings. But I do believe you that it might be a possible cause because of the way I handle the phone, dust is a very real possibility.
Ok my friend i will stay tuned on the topic. i will go to bed now but i will be here tomorow to help and assist with whatever i can.
Good luck m8!
Tell me if you mannaged to fix anything.
First of all try to clean the sensor
I've got a simple one... Call a friend and place your hand over the sensor. If the screens turns off its working lol
I have a Moto X 2013. It doesn't have all the fancy features of the Moto X (2014) or even the Nexus 6, but I believe it made use of its sole proximity sensor to perform a really slick implementation of Moto Display. It used the proximity sensor to identify when you are picking up the phone or when your hand is close to the phone and accordingly show the time on the screen. It also pulsated the notification on screen when there was a notification. Very responsive and efficient. Is there some app that can emulate this for the Nexus 5X? Why not use the Nexus's proximity sensor all the time like the Moto X to identify when we are picking up the phone? What is the limitation here?
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I have a Moto X 2013. It doesn't have all the fancy features of the Moto X (2014) or even the Nexus 6, but I believe it made use of its sole proximity sensor to perform a really slick implementation of Moto Display. It used the proximity sensor to identify when you are picking up the phone or when your hand is close to the phone and accordingly show the time on the screen. It also pulsated the notification on screen when there was a notification. Very responsive and efficient. Is there some app that can emulate this for the Nexus 5X? Why not use the Nexus's proximity sensor all the time like the Moto X to identify when we are picking up the phone? What is the limitation here?
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since Moto X 2013 used an Amoled display. It could turn on few pixels on the screen to show you pulsated notifications and not drain the battery or heat up the device, Nexus 5x unfortunately uses a LCD screen so turning on few pixels on the screen is out of the question even if someone force the feature onto N5X it'll led to Huge battery drain + Heat up so in short ITS NOT POSSIBLE.
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since Moto X 2013 used an Amoled display. It could turn on few pixels on the screen to show you pulsated notifications and not drain the battery or heat up the device, Nexus 5x unfortunately uses a LCD screen so turning on few pixels on the screen is out of the question even if someone force the feature onto N5X it'll led to Huge battery drain + Heat up so in short ITS NOT POSSIBLE.
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The 2015 Moto X has a LCD display and functions just as the 2013 Moto X did with an AMOLED display. The '15 didn't heat up and the battery drain wasn't as bad as you would think. However, the whole display turning on was annoying and one of the reasons I turned Moto Display off and eventually sold the phone.
I wasn't even talking about '15 version. Though you answered it yourself.
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since Moto X 2013 used an Amoled display. It could turn on few pixels on the screen to show you pulsated notifications and not drain the battery or heat up the device, Nexus 5x unfortunately uses a LCD screen so turning on few pixels on the screen is out of the question even if someone force the feature onto N5X it'll led to Huge battery drain + Heat up so in short ITS NOT POSSIBLE.
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That does not answer my question. I am fully aware that due to the LCD screen, it cannot just turn on some pixels. But, what I want is an app that can use the proximity sensor to identify when we are using the phone or picking up the phone and then turn the screen on for displaying the notification. That should be doable right?
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I wasn't even talking about '15 version. Though you answered it yourself.
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You suggested that the 5X would heat up and it would kill the battery because of the screen tech. You are wrong. The 2015 moto x is the proof. RIF, princess.
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I have a Moto X 2013. It doesn't have all the fancy features of the Moto X (2014) or even the Nexus 6, but I believe it made use of its sole proximity sensor to perform a really slick implementation of Moto Display. It used the proximity sensor to identify when you are picking up the phone or when your hand is close to the phone and accordingly show the time on the screen. It also pulsated the notification on screen when there was a notification. Very responsive and efficient. Is there some app that can emulate this for the Nexus 5X? Why not use the Nexus's proximity sensor all the time like the Moto X to identify when we are picking up the phone? What is the limitation here?
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You might want to take a look at Gravity Screen, from the Play Store.
I use Dynamic Notifications on my old GNex that I have lying around. It works pretty much like the moto x's active display. There are options to have it sense when its pulled out of your pocket or picked up off a table, but I don't remember if those are only in the full version or the free one as well.
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You might want to take a look at Gravity Screen, from the Play Store.
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Thanks, I tried it and seems to work. But also, it seems to be a little aggressive with the turning the display off thing that my display seems to turn off very very quickly even when I am using it.
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I use Dynamic Notifications on my old GNex that I have lying around. It works pretty much like the moto x's active display. There are options to have it sense when its pulled out of your pocket or picked up off a table, but I don't remember if those are only in the full version or the free one as well.
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I will try this out as well.
@PiousInquisitor I assume you haven't tried Tap2wake feature on ElementalX ? It eats alot of battery life hence heating up my device not that much but still. Do your research before you reply kid
BTW With Moto X 2014 there is something with the Display that doesn't cause it to heat up. Just like on G2,G3,G4.
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@PiousInquisitor I assume you haven't tried Tap2wake feature on ElementalX ? It eats alot of battery life hence heating up my device not that much but still. Do your research before you reply kid
BTW With Moto X 2014 there is something with the Display that doesn't cause it to heat up. Just like on G2,G3,G4.
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Tap to wake and Moto Display are two different things, tiger. Try again.
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Is Ambient display like on stock marshmallow what you want then?
Lights up the screen in a sort of monochrome to display time/notifications only on lock screen when you pick up the phone.
"AC display" app is a great substitute for moto display. Combined with double tap2wake when phone is out of pocket and you're all set.
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@PiousInquisitor I assume you haven't tried Tap2wake feature on ElementalX ? It eats alot of battery life hence heating up my device not that much but still. Do your research before you reply kid
BTW With Moto X 2014 there is something with the Display that doesn't cause it to heat up. Just like on G2,G3,G4.
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It does not eat *a lot* of battery, just a tiny bit. And does not heat your device at all.
On the Oneplus One we had a lower touchscreen sensitivity (not ghost touches) than on other flagship devices. Nothing big but still noticable. For example i could you my old S3 also with the fingernails with the fingers upside down.
I already ordered a 1+3 but I wanted to ask people who already have the device how the sensitivity is compared to other flasghips or midrabge devices.
I've upgraded from a Nexus 5 so I can't compare the phone with other new flagships. However, you are able to use the touchscreen with your fingernail. I have noticed it is more sensitive than my old phone. I hope this gives you some indication.
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I've upgraded from a Nexus 5 so I can't compare the phone with other new flagships. However, you are able to use the touchscreen with your fingernail. I have noticed it is more sensitive than my old phone. I hope this gives you some indication.
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Nexus 5 touch is good. My friend has it. But if you say that its possible to use it with fingernail im very happy. It isnt possible with the 1+1.
Tiz92 said:
Nexus 5 touch is good. My friend has it. But if you say that its possible to use it with fingernail im very happy. It isnt possible with the 1+1.
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That sensitivity results in me not being able to use Gestures, since keeping it in my pocket keeps the phone awake (cpu usage = battery drain, heating up) .
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That sensitivity results in me not being able to use Gestures, since keeping it in my pocket keeps the phone awake (cpu usage = battery drain, heating up) .
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That seems to be a problem with the fingerprint sensor, not the display. See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/help/oneplus-3-loses-energy-inside-pocket-t3403583
It happens to me also, but with ambient display and all gestures switched off...
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That seems to be a problem with the fingerprint sensor, not the display. See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/help/oneplus-3-loses-energy-inside-pocket-t3403583
It happens to me also, but with ambient display and all gestures switched off...
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Oh well...it might be that I kept my phone faced outwards after I disabled the Gestures. Damn.
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