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Heartbeat Sensor after Lollipop

My heartbeat sensor will turn on whenever it's covered. Almost like a proximity sensor in a reversed fashion.
In the one call I've placed since the update I've also noticed the front proximity sensor having a major delay in turning the screen off after putting the phone to my face to talk.
Anyone having these issues? Any fixes?
I've used S health to measure my heart rate in an attempt to correct the issue like one guy mentioned but I think he spoke to soon as it is not a fix.

Sad to say, it was merely a temporary fix, I did speak too soon. I have since tried disabling S Health altogether and that still didn't fix it. Today, I'm going to attempt flashing all the way back to original firmware via odin and then taking the OTA's back to lollipop to see if anything changes.

phobia09 said:
Sad to say, it was merely a temporary fix, I did speak too soon. I have since tried disabling S Health altogether and that still didn't fix it. Today, I'm going to attempt flashing all the way back to original firmware via odin and then taking the OTA's back to lollipop to see if anything changes.
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I did a factory reset, and have yet to launch S Health again since. So far, the sensor has not lit up again. I'm afraid to start S Health though. I will just use Runstastic for now

I don't have this issue. Before I updated to lollipop I did do a factory reset.
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To report back: I backed up, flashed back to 4.4.4 via Odin, took OTA to 5.0.1, factory reset, then restored data and signed into all my accounts again. It seems the solution lies in waiting for AT&T to clean up their mess. The problem has come back for me.
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phobia09 said:
To report back...The problem has come back for me.
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Thanks for tanking one for the team!
At least we have gained the knowledge that going through a full wipe won't help :good:

i noticed this today when i was wearing gym shorts. restarted the phone and it disappeared, for now.
i use the sensor a couple times a day out of curiosity.
please report back if you find a fix
update: after reboot it went away, then i noticed as soon as i plugged it in to charge, it came back. i used s-health to check heart rate, then it went away again. unplugging/replugging into charger did not make it come back.

I was having the same problem and did a search online that I found fixes the issue. Just uninstall Google fit. If you need it, just re-install and the issue is resolved.

hamza786 said:
I was having the same problem and did a search online that I found fixes the issue. Just uninstall Google fit. If you need it, just re-install and the issue is resolved.
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Uninstalled Google fit about 2 hours ago and have yet to see the issue return, thank you very much. I have yet to reinstall, though.

So are u guys with the sensor issue. Was Google fit installed with lollipop update?
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hamza786 said:
I was having the same problem and did a search online that I found fixes the issue. Just uninstall Google fit. If you need it, just re-install and the issue is resolved.
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phobia09 said:
Uninstalled Google fit about 2 hours ago and have yet to see the issue return, thank you very much. I have yet to reinstall, though.
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Uninstalled Fit, opened S Health, checked pulse, then had hr light stay on lol
But I like the idea of removing the app that causes it, I just think it's S Health, I tried disabling S Health and so far so good (but I'm pretty skeptical)

Help! Ambient mode seems to freeze watch.

Have had the Huawei Watch for a few days and it seems to have a deal-breaking bug. Frequently, after the watch has been in ambient mode for a while, it won't come out of it. If I touch the screen, the ambient display gets brighter, but that's all. No response from swiping or button presses. Sometimes, after a very long pause (a minute or so) it'll come back to life, but usually I have to hold the button until it restarts. Anyone run into this before? Ideas? Any help is greatly appreciated.
Using it with a Nexus 6. Android wear version 1.3.0.2176821.
Thanks!!!
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Forgot to mention that the time sticks at whatever time it freezes and so it doesn't even tell the correct time. Sigh.
Have tried a factory reset. Didn't fix it.

Sounds like it's maybe in need of replacing. Like any new product release, there's bound to be a certain percentage of failures. Depending on how you look at it, you're either really lucky, or really unlucky

Well, just in case anyone else encounters this issue, I called Huawei tech support and described my issue. After a few minutes, they came back and said it was a known issue that effects some but not all watches. They said it would be corrected in a future software update but he was unable to tell me when that would be. So I could either wait for that update or send it back for an exchange. Since it happens frequently and renders the watch temporarily unusable, I opted to exchange it. They send an RMA label next day. The joys of new tech. Hope this helps someone else.

gyromiterob said:
Well, just in case anyone else encounters this issue, I called Huawei tech support and described my issue. After a few minutes, they came back and said it was a known issue that effects some but not all watches. They said it would be corrected in a future software update but he was unable to tell me when that would be. So I could either wait for that update or send it back for an exchange. Since it happens frequently and renders the watch temporarily unusable, I opted to exchange it. They send an RMA label next day. The joys of new tech. Hope this helps someone else.
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I have absolutely same issue. In ambient mode it freezes from the first day I bought this watch. Thank you for investigation and info.

got my hwatch and experienced the ambient mode freeze. to unfreeze, i enter and exit theater mode. it works. but now i'm never sure if the ambient time i'm glancing at is accurate or not...

Similar problem with an HTC M8. I'll try the theater mode to see if that helps. I still can't trust the time any more.

+1 on the Huawei Watch freeze. Sometimes after 15 minutes, sometimes after several hours. It has frozen with ambient mode disabled and with wrist gestures disabled as well.
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Two watches and no freezes here. Are you guys testing with no Wear apps installed and with a built-in Huawei face?

brizey said:
Two watches and no freezes here. Are you guys testing with no Wear apps installed and with a built-in Huawei face?
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Yes, after factory reset with no additional apps and with original buil-in Huawei faces and used to freeze. I returned it to the shop, got new one and problem is fixed.

lukhof said:
Yes, after factory reset with no additional apps and with original buil-in Huawei faces and used to freeze. I returned it to the shop, got new one and problem is fixed.
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Good to hear you got it fixed!

how are you sure that the problem is fixed as opposed to it not showing yet? the freeze seems to be random and i don't know of a way to replicate it on demand. thanks

maximus96 said:
how are you sure that the problem is fixed as opposed to it not showing yet? the freeze seems to be random and i don't know of a way to replicate it on demand. thanks
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Before it froze every day several times. Now i have new one and it has been running non-stop for one week with ambient mode on and no freeze at all.

lukhof said:
Before it froze every day several times. Now i have new one and it has been running non-stop for one week with ambient mode on and no freeze at all.
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thanks, good to know. i'm curious if your replacement watch has the red-tint issue. i wonder if the two are somehow related.

maximus96 said:
thanks, good to know. i'm curious if your replacement watch has the red-tint issue. i wonder if the two are somehow related.
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None of them had red-tint issue. It seems this is not related with the freezing ambient mode.

Thanks, that solve my problem as well.

Happening to me too. Was using 3rd party skymaster watch face.

Got a replacement from amazon and it hasn't froze yet in the past two days of using it. The last one froze several times a day

Update for Verizon

I just got prompted for 12a (VS98612A). My update was unsuccessful because I'm rooted.
Apparently there are many updates (over 450 MB).
Here is the only link I could find.
http://phandroid.com/2015/10/09/tou...g-out-a-huge-system-update-that-could-fix-it/

I got the update and seems to have wrecked Google Hangout notifications. Was getting them just fine until after the update.
1) checked notifications were turned on .. they were.
2) messages are coming in only after I check.
3) uninstalled and reinstalled hangouts - no change.
4) wiped cache and reset defaults.

Did it help touch screen issues (if you were having them)?

I'm curious about touch screen issues as well. I did not realize how much it bothered me till I used a samsung phone the other day and not a single miss. It was bliss!

mistertek said:
I just got prompted for 12a (VS98612A). My update was unsuccessful because I'm rooted.
Apparently there are many updates (over 450 MB).
Here is the only link I could find.
http://phandroid.com/2015/10/09/tou...g-out-a-huge-system-update-that-could-fix-it/
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Assuming this is a StageFright patch? I'm rooted as well, but if this does patch StageFright, I want it. Any advice on how to get it and stay rooted?

DaBunny said:
Assuming this is a StageFright patch? I'm rooted as well, but if this does patch StageFright, I want it. Any advice on how to get it and stay rooted?
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This

I've got sync issues as well after the update. Not happy about this at all. When the lollipop update came on the g3 the same thing occured. Had to disable ipv6 on the phone or get it working properly on a router.
I have not tried a reset yet.
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Holy cow, I was able to scroll through Facebook without clicking on a story every time I scrolled and liking stupid memes! Using my finger to move the cursor when selecting a word is so much easier now too.
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Do we have confirmed fixes for the touchscreen? Or is it just placebo effect right now. I'd love to hear some honest feedback. I'm currently rooted and running xposed but if reverting to stock and taking 12a fixes touchscreen issues it would be worth it for me [as long as root for 12a will be possible ]

sbutera said:
I got the update and seems to have wrecked Google Hangout notifications. Was getting them just fine until after the update.
1) checked notifications were turned on .. they were.
2) messages are coming in only after I check.
3) uninstalled and reinstalled hangouts - no change.
4) wiped cache and reset defaults.
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Have you tried a factory reset yet?
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gkaz24 said:
Do we have confirmed fixes for the touchscreen? Or is it just placebo effect right now. I'd love to hear some honest feedback. I'm currently rooted and running xposed but if reverting to stock and taking 12a fixes touchscreen issues it would be worth it for me [as long as root for 12a will be possible ]
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For me it's definitely not placebo. Knock on is working great. No problems scrolling now. I got used to it before but now it seems like a new phone. I was getting jealous of my wife's s5 but not any more.
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Looks like just the Google acct isn't syncing, still getting notifications via Facebook. A lot of accounts disappeared in the settings -> accounts menu (Facebook , Microsoft)
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So after a few hours on this update I can tell you that I didn't notice ANY touchscreen misses at all. Also less lag with opening and transferring of big apps. Even tapping the google search bar worked immediately without extra taps or lag. So as much as I like root, it's crazy to figure out what an actual working phone feels like again. Maybe someone will root 12a. Hopefully.
Edit: and no missing account anything on my particular device either.

So if we rooted 11A, do we have to kdz to get the update?

kafreeman said:
Have you tried a factory reset yet?
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Not yet. That is my next step. Have to wait until Monday because I'm running GOOD Work and will need a new pin after the wipe. I also removed and re-signed in to my Google account. Right now notifications with Hangouts are hit or miss. Sometimes I get them, sometimes I don't, sometimes it takes 5-10 minutes.
As for the touch screen issues. I have noticed a major improvement. Can scroll through FB without clicking a picture or a link unexpectedly. Also, better hits when I'm typing a character using the edge of the screen, letters, numbers, and hitting the send button. Registers every time now. Also, noticed that when connected to bluetooth in the car, the radio displays song information again.
So there are definitely a few improvements I've noticed.

sbutera said:
Not yet. That is my next step. Have to wait until Monday because I'm running GOOD Work and will need a new pin after the wipe. I also removed and re-signed in to my Google account. Right now notifications with Hangouts are hit or miss. Sometimes I get them, sometimes I don't, sometimes it takes 5-10 minutes.
As for the touch screen issues. I have noticed a major improvement. Can scroll through FB without clicking a picture or a link unexpectedly. Also, better hits when I'm typing a character using the edge of the screen, letters, numbers, and hitting the send button. Registers every time now. Also, noticed that when connected to bluetooth in the car, the radio displays song information again.
So there are definitely a few improvements I've noticed.
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Camera was also updated. There is an actual "slo-mo" button now. It seems like an update with some meat to it.

sefirosu0522 said:
So if we rooted 11A, do we have to kdz to get the update?
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You could try the super user unroot option and update, probably have to wait for a confirmation to root this version.
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Can someone pull the camera apk and upload it, maybe us on 11a can utilize the update.

sbutera said:
I got the update and seems to have wrecked Google Hangout notifications. Was getting them just fine until after the update.
1) checked notifications were turned on .. they were.
2) messages are coming in only after I check.
3) uninstalled and reinstalled hangouts - no change.
4) wiped cache and reset defaults.
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This update seems to have wrecked all my notifications actually..Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't.
Seems like its only Google applications..

I can definitely say the phone is much smoother than it was before. No more missed letters while typing, and mistaps whole scrolling. Sucks it took so long to get this update, but the phone is working like it should have from day 1.
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scrillakev said:
This update seems to have wrecked all my notifications actually..Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't.
Seems like its only Google applications..
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Did you remove your Google account and set it back up again?
I noticed after the update I wasn't getting notifications when an email arrived. Disconnecting and reconnecting my Google account fixed that.
Otherwise I feel your pain. Hangouts notifications are still hit or miss.
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Pixel Launcher missing news and cards

Over the last several weeks (possibly since the last update), my Launcher feeds aren't consistently displaying. I just get a blank Google screen when I swipe left.
If I open the Google app, then the feeds show up. Refreshing the screen isn't correcting the issue, and I confirmed my settings are all turned on.

Happening to me also.
Deleted data/cache fixes it temporarily

Same here, I just reboot and it works for a while

Same here, usually if I clear cash and stop app then go back and swipe everything pops back up. Weird, thought it was just me.
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A.VOID said:
Over the last several weeks (possibly since the last update), my Launcher feeds aren't consistently displaying. I just get a blank Google screen when I swipe left.
If I open the Google app, then the feeds show up. Refreshing the screen isn't correcting the issue, and I confirmed my settings are all turned on.
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I had this same issue myself and I actually used the google help and after trying everything I ended up going to settings then apps go to Google app or you can go to play store and google app then disable and uninstall updates then reinstall and reboot after doing it and it has seemed to completely fix the problem for me this is going on the third day it has not randomly disappeared on me. I hope it helps guys.

Reporting back that ruling back Google and updating it again has fixed it so far. Hopefully it holds

Same here. Google is turning into a ****ing joke. This is the 4th update this month that ****s something up for me.
The security patch has literally ruined Bluetooth usage for me. Then they update Chrome and I can no longer cast embedded videos from Chrome. Then I get the Google update and it screws up the feed. Now I get the music update and it kills the equalizer almost all the goddamned time.
What a ****ing joke.

After 24 hours, it failed again ?

AndrasLOHF said:
Same here. Google is turning into a ****ing joke. This is the 4th update this month that ****s something up for me.
The security patch has literally ruined Bluetooth usage for me. Then they update Chrome and I can no longer cast embedded videos from Chrome. Then I get the Google update and it screws up the feed. Now I get the music update and it kills the equalizer almost all the goddamned time.
What a ****ing joke.
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Enjoy famed frequent Google updates.

A.VOID said:
After 24 hours, it failed again
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Same here. Best bet probably is going to be reverting back to the previous apk and turning off updates until they fix it. It's what I had to do for Google Play Music.

A.VOID said:
Over the last several weeks (possibly since the last update), my Launcher feeds aren't consistently displaying. I just get a blank Google screen when I swipe left.
If I open the Google app, then the feeds show up. Refreshing the screen isn't correcting the issue, and I confirmed my settings are all turned on.
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Cryingmoose said:
Happening to me also.
Deleted data/cache fixes it temporarily
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jaben2 said:
Same here, I just reboot and it works for a while
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ahent said:
Same here, usually if I clear cash and stop app then go back and swipe everything pops back up. Weird, thought it was just me.
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This is a known issue with the Google App. Can only assume it will eventually be fixed in an update.

OMG! ok.. i'm not going insane... it's happening to other people too... whew...

SquallLHeart said:
OMG! ok.. i'm not going insane... it's happening to other people too... whew...
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Mine seems to be working fine. Maybe they fixed it

New update - 4BQA4

So I got this update today and of course the "learn more" link just pointed to the 4BQA2 update, which was just the first Nougat release, which I already had.
Anyone know anything about this one? It still says Android version 7.0, and the security patch level is 2/1/17. The kernel is 3.18.31 and is dated March 13th. The full build number is NRD90M.G930VVRU4BQA4

doncaruana said:
So I got this update today and of course the "learn more" link just pointed to the 4BQA2 update, which was just the first Nougat release, which I already had.
Anyone know anything about this one? It still says Android version 7.0, and the security patch level is 2/1/17. The kernel is 3.18.31 and is dated March 13th.
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I just got it also, claims to improve wifi. My wife and I were just discussing that the GPS has been a bit laggy lately, maybe this will help that, too.

Yep just Wi-Fi fixes. Nothing to improve battery. Fail. still 7.0.0
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Checked SamMobile & Update.com & still no download link. Anyone know when or if they've released one yet?

Got it the other day as well

So far, no issues with the latest update. Still wish they'd fix the "switch keyboards" issue. Really annoying to go into the manage keyboards section and turn off all the other keyboards and leave the one on that you want to switch to. Otherwise, really happy with this. I got 20 hours on one charge and had about 27% left in battery. This was after playing games, reading email, reading news, surfing the web, texting and phone calls. I do have it on the mid-power saving mode, and I use the App Power Monitor that currently has about 89 apps flagged to be put to sleep when they're in the background. That really helps and is a built-in Greenify in Nougat. Really nice.

I wrote in another thread.
Can someone help? I just got the update to QA4,decided to go thru with the verizon wireless assistance programme via usb cable,now phone stuck on verizon screen bootloop. Any suggestions to save the day?
Update : safe mode doesnt boot up,either.

Can anyone confirm if this update fixes the Samsung calendar app from keeping the screen on when a reminder or calendar event pops up while the screen is off? This was introduced for me with the original nougat update.

cowman4000 said:
Can anyone confirm if this update fixes the Samsung calendar app from keeping the screen on when a reminder or calendar event pops up while the screen is off? This was introduced for me with the original nougat update.
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Is the behavior you see?
Set screen timeout for 15 seconds. Set up a meeting in google calendar with starting in 7 minutes and reminder 5 minutes before meeting. Then wait for reminder on lock screen to pop up, don't touch anything and let screen timeout. See if screen will get activated again and go off after 2nd screen timeout.
If you get the same behavior, please report. I think there is something wrong with this as if you had a meeting reminder and the phone in you pocket, the phone battery will drain fast and phone gets hot of course.
Thanks

The behavior you described is similar except that the screen turns on for the initial reminder, then it times out and comes on again, times out and then turns on again and this is an endless cycle until I dismiss the reminder. I thought factory reset would fix it... But nope.

cowman4000 said:
The behavior you described is similar except that the screen turns on for the initial reminder, then it times out and comes on again, times out and then turns on again and this is an endless cycle until I dismiss the reminder. I thought factory reset would fix it... But nope.
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That is exactly what I get. Is there a ticket opened with Samsung?

This seems to be the issue with Samsung pay https://forums.androidcentral.com/s...ar-notifications-keep-screen-post-nougat.html

What does BQC5 do? Has anybody recently received this update?

Tech180 said:
What does BQC5 do? Has anybody recently received this update?
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Was it really that difficult to look just a few threads below this one to get your answer?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s7/how-to/security-bulletin-ota-update-s7-t3600060

Oh Woops! Thanks!