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Added some basic testing how-to. Let me know "ok" or "not ok". I will have to return my phone today if this is not a generic issue
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anyhow, just realised LIGHT sensor works in daylight (at least from 10 to 160 lux). However, still no cookie on the proximity sensor - can anyone confirm or deny please?
My prox sensor works just fine. Not really had chance to check the light sensor as Ive only just bought the phone and had it set to full brightness. Ill post back shortly..
mine seems to be functioning fine here.
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Right then i can confirm the light sensor works in mine too in daylight
Proximity sensor not though... anyone else?! this is really strange
Both work on mine.
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Mine is OK as well.
Mine seems fine for both
Both work perfectly on mine! For the proximity sensor, try it during a call! It might be trivial but just saying.
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AndroSensor says both work but auto brightness (auto dullness?) is useless and I triggered a keypad press while on a call...
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AndroSensor says both work but auto brightness (auto dullness?) is useless and I triggered a keypad press while on a call...
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see - thats exactly the point. The sensor does NOT work (on mine)
Proximity Sensor - will switch display off to avoid the keypress or other issues while on call when you are holding it to your face(ear). And re-enable display when moved away from the face
Autobrigh: measures ambient light and then adjusts brightness accordingly
you may have both confused?
check with AndroSensor:
proximity sensor - cover it with your hand (next to the front camera) and the values should change in AndroSensor - but they dont. neither does the display switch off during calls when detecting your face (actually just detecting "no light")
I will return my GN. I had enough.
The light sensor works according to AndroSensor but auto brightness simply dims the screen to a useless level. Likewise proximity sensor works (values are either 0 or 2 inches) but whilst the screen does indeed dim during calls key presses are still possible infuriatingly. Software fix would cure both.
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Light sensor works fine.
Proximity sensor does not work. I think it stopped working after the volume fix OTA.
For my device, the proximity value changes fine however the screen doesn't turn on off when answering and ending a call. hv to lock the screen and unlock the screen manually to prevent mistouch..
Just tested and the screen turns off just fine for me on a call.
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I know this topic is kind of old, but I'm still having the proximity issue, do you think I should return my nexus?
Mine doesn't work either, since 4.02 I think. Are there any settings that should be enabled for it to work like gprs or location services or is the proximity service always running?
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Hi,
The proximity sensor on my Galaxy Note 2 has broken, which means as soon as a I make a phone call the screen goes black and I can't end the call or wake the screen up.
In touchwiz there is an option to disable the proximity sensor during calls but I'm using an AOSP rom, I have had a look in all the settings and there is nothing about disabling the proximity sensor during calls.
The sensor is called "cm36651", I have tried to disable it using Hardware Disabler but I can't find it in the list of devices even when I search from "/".
So does anyone know another method of disabling the proximity sensor?
Thanks
Go into the phone app. Click settings. Untick the turn on proximity sensor during calls.
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You ever figure out how to disable that annoying thing?
I'm pretty certain that after hours of endless searching, I'm just going to unsolder it from the board... grr
During calls, does your screen turns on again if you shine the proximity sensor under a bright source of light? If yes, all you need to do is recalibrate. I had the same thing happening.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2045569
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spigget said:
You ever figure out how to disable that annoying thing?
I'm pretty certain that after hours of endless searching, I'm just going to unsolder it from the board... grr
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Hi, what I found works for me is to run these two commands after every reboot.
echo 0 > /sys/class/sensors/proximity_sensor/prox_cal
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echo 1 > /sys/class/sensors/proximity_sensor/prox_cal
The 0 resets it and the 1 calibrates it, not sure what the problem is but it works for me everytime.
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Hi, what I found works for me is to run these two commands after every reboot.
echo 0 > /sys/class/sensors/proximity_sensor/prox_cal
and
echo 1 > /sys/class/sensors/proximity_sensor/prox_cal
The 0 resets it and the 1 calibrates it, not sure what the problem is but it works for me everytime.
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Please help me fix this I want to run Google edition ROMs but can't handle Prix sensor on very call
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Please help me fix this I want to run Google edition ROMs but can't handle Prix sensor on very call
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I Got It! Click Here --------> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vrognaas.proximityfix ... the app is call Proximity Fixer i have a Note 2 Verizon running on CM 11 and it works perfectly :good: :laugh:
is there any way to turn off this proximity feature in cm11. I'd rather just be able to turn the screen off and on with my power button. my prox sensor gets dusty way too fast and then my screen stays black during calls.
disable prox sensor
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is there any way to turn off this proximity feature in cm11. I'd rather just be able to turn the screen off and on with my power button. my prox sensor gets dusty way too fast and then my screen stays black during calls.
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I tried everything I could find, including several root programs, and nothing would keep my screen from going black when I made phone calls on Nexus 5 (after broken screen replaced). Tried every single proximity sensor "fix", and disabler app but nothing worked. The Sensor kept showing 0.0 meaning it though it was right up against an object.
I finally put a piece of foil in front of the sensor, and now it reads 5.0 (max distance) and FINALLY the screen stays on in phone calls - unless I tap the power button to shut it off.
There must be some factory calibration they do with the original screen, and any replacement one is just not quite exactly the same.
the proximity sensor on my note 2 it's not working properly, it's always activated, when I get a call the sreen turn off even if I don't taket to my ear, and then I must unblockit to finish the call, only works when there is a lot of light.
I can't use anything that works with the sensor!!
I need help, thanks!
Hi as the question says
Did anybody notice a small blinking circle (will be around 1mm size), around 1 cm to the right of the camera when you place a call on the note 10 +
or is it only me?
During calls I noticed it.
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It appears to be the prox sensor (for turning the phone screen off when its up to your ear). That's what I've been seeing in comments of other people seeing the flashing during calls.
I believe it is the proximity sensor
charlieb620 said:
During calls I noticed it.
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Fullmetal691 said:
It appears to be the prox sensor (for turning the phone screen off when its up to your ear). That's what I've been seeing in comments of other people seeing the flashing during calls.
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dchurch85 said:
I believe it is the proximity sensor
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okay thanks... was worried it might be dead pixels
Hopefully a sensor and not a pixel issue. Happening to me
Yes, proximity sensor. S10+ 5G has it also.
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That would be the proximity sensor
It is the proximity sensor.
And by the way it doesn't work well at all on my S10 plus. When I am on the phone the screen would turn on and then my ear would start tapping on the screen turning things on and off.
Pretty annoying, so I had to learn to manually turn the screen off with the power button every time before I answer or make a call...
I sincerely hope they have somehow found a way to improve it with the Note
just now saw it whilst playing a whatsapp voice message. when i put my finger over it, the phones speaker will shut off which seems to confirms its proximity sensors.
i did notice after some seconds, maybe a minute, the blinking light stops on whatsapp if you are listening to a speaker call on whatsapp... i have the whatsapp on full screen mode so the green part of the phones GUI is up there...
I noticed this today also when I placed a call. I dont make calls much so I just noticed it after 2 days. Just had some free time now and quickly rushed to locate this thread I had seen yesterday I believe.
What a relief it's the proxi sensor.
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It is the proximity sensor.
And by the way it doesn't work well at all on my S10 plus. When I am on the phone the screen would turn on and then my ear would start tapping on the screen turning things on and off.
Pretty annoying, so I had to learn to manually turn the screen off with the power button every time before I answer or make a call...
I sincerely hope they have somehow found a way to improve it with the Note
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Working quite well for me so far.
It shows that Samsung has the ability to create camera under screen, but they didn't most likely due to photo quality
Good to know it's the proximity sensor.
Mine appears to flash rapidly more than blink though lol.
I thought I had a defective note. Thanks for the info.
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It's the same thing just like S 10
those of us coming from the Note 9 that didn't have this, it's a new thing to discover...
When I first noticed it I thought dead pixel lol but it only visible during calls iv noticed
Yes, it is the proximity sensor, it is sad that this sensor implementation does not allow third party apps to use it, I used gravity screen in my past devices to turn screen off when in pocket or turn it on waving over the sensor, but now the app became useless, I use macrodroid, but it is not as good as gravity screen
does anyone else have a problem with the proximity sensor not turning the screen off during the call over telegram, threema etc.?
iopah said:
does anyone else have a problem with the proximity sensor not turning the screen off during the call over telegram, threema etc.?
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Literally read the post before yours.
Incremental rollout of OxygenOS 10.0.5 for the OnePlus 7T is being released, but still no pocket mode available...
A little disappointed, this feature for me is a MUST and was available with my trusty 6T!
Now my brand new 7T in my pocket has its own crazy life, sends garbage messages, initiates phone calls, etc. etc.
Hope pocket mode will return soon......
In the meantime, has anyone found an app/solution to mitigate the problem?
TIA
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Here too, I miss that option. Fortunately I use a bookcover and have no problems. But if I just use a case, the phone will do crazy things in my pocket
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Here too, I miss that option. Fortunately I use a bookcover and have no problems. But if I just use a case, the phone will do crazy things in my pocket
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Sometimes I laugh at the garbage that is randomly composed in WhatsApp or the SMS application while the phone is in my pocket, fortunately for now it has not been sent (yet...)
Seriously speaking it is a big drawback, considering that the option was available in the settings of the older 6T; I'm sure it was so in Android 9, if I'm not wrong it disappeared in the first beta of Android 10, but I've sold the phone and cannot confirm...
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It's because the phone does not have a real proximity sensor inside. It's only a virtual one. So that sensor cannot be used for pocket Mode.
Perhaps OP finds another way for the pocket Mode.
Peppo said:
It's because the phone does not have a real proximity sensor inside. It's only a virtual one. So that sensor cannot be used for pocket Mode.
Perhaps OP finds another way for the pocket Mode.
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Do you mean that 6T had it and 7T not? Don't think so, if I'm not wrong I've seen a YouTube video of a 7T disassembled and the proximity sensor was behind the screen just under the front camera...
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Take a look here:
https://piunikaweb.com/2019/06/13/o...ensor-demystified-how-it-works-or-gets-buggy/
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Take a look here:
https://piunikaweb.com/2019/06/13/o...ensor-demystified-how-it-works-or-gets-buggy/
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Wow, thanks for the link!
I'm curious about what kind of sensor was used in the 6T, same hidden feature, but reliable pocket mode...
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In the meantime, I've found WaveUp in the Play Store that locks the screen if the proximity sensor is covered, it is free and open source, I give it a try and let you know! Link below:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jarsilio.android.waveup
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I use Gravity Screen, have been for a while now on different phones. It has a bunch of settings that you can tweak based on usage. I have it set to turn off the screen using the gravity sensor instead of proximity, triggering when the phone is turned at least 60 degrees upside down. Then just put it in my pocket with the top down. The app works really well and doesn't seem to have much impact on battery.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexnor.gravityscreenofffree
If those apps from playstore work, then pocketmode should also work if they put this function back in it.
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If those apps from playstore work, then pocketmode should also work if they put this function back in it.
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You're perfectly right, and I also hate to load the phone with apps that do what should be available (and were on the previous model) by default!
C'mon Oneplus, give us less models but better support!!!
I've tested the WaveUp App and it doesn't work really good for me.
Any other experience?
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I've tested the WaveUp App and it doesn't work really good for me.
Any other experience?
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Same here, after a while it doesn't work anymore, no matter the settings you choose in battery saving modes...
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I set up my own pocket mode using Tasker. When Proximity profile is activated, enter Turn Off task (check Lock and Continue after error). I set it up to turn off after 3 seconds and cancel if NOT proximity profile for false positives. It only works 95% due to the "virtual" proximity sensor but better than nothing.
This used to bother me until I realized it was because I enabled the "double tap to wake" option. If you turn that off, the phone will not wake up in your pocket.
Or as an alternative, you can just turn the phone around in your pocket so that the screen is facing away from your skin
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I finally found a worthy app that we can use as pocket fashion. this app also blocks the power button when the sensor is covered !!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goldenpie.psl
Have to use fingerprint lock to avoid this
I was facing similar problems with my 7t without any lock setted up. Phn gets wake up inside pocket, does crazy stuff on its own. Thts y i hav to setup fingerprint lock to avoid this. Otherwise battery life was way better without any locks. I too need any solution for keeping phn in pocket without any screen lock.
I don't quite understand the issue here. There is no pocket mode settings but I have double tap to wake enabled and when the sensor (it's hidden underneath the screen) is covered, DT2W does not work.
abalam said:
I finally found a worthy app that we can use as pocket fashion. this app also blocks the power button when the sensor is covered !!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goldenpie.psl
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This works well on my OP7T on 10.0.8.HD65AA
I just found out that it is actually fingerprint lift to wake (pickup your phone to show) causing the problem.