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is there anyway to lock this phone so when its in your pocket and you're jamming out to some tunes, the screen doesnt turn on or the volume doesnt change? I've had this phone unlock it self and its beyond annoying. Also the screen will be off, phone locked, and if i get an email or text or what ever, the screen comes on every time. It didnt bother me at first but its starting to get to me now.
Tell me about it. My Note 1 pocket dialed 911 recently; I noticed a stern voicemail an hour later telling me if it was a real emergency to dial back. For those who don't know, when you use a PIN lock, an "emergency dial" button shows up, and one swipe and a tap in the right place can dial 911 (the Note 2 / JellyBean helps by not having "911" as a single-tap choice).
Anyway, couple things you can try. The flip screen protector (from Samsung) will prevent inadvertent screen presses while in a pocket. It works very well, though I personally don't really like having to flip open a cover on top of a phone this size.
It might be possible to use another SMS app like Handcent that won't turn the screen on when you get a text, but I haven't verified that. I haven't figured out how to prevent the screen from lighting up when a text comes in using the stock app, but the flip cover would prevent any screen taps from happening when it does.
I tried a proximity lock (turns screen off when prox sensor is activated), which worked, but there is some odd behavior. When you get a text and the screen kicks on, the proximity sensor app doesn't know you want the phone to go back to sleep, so I think it prevents deep sleep after that (battery drain?). And it also interferes with the phone's ability to use the proximity sensor during phone calls, so after the first phone call and subsequent proximity lock, it no longer works at all during calls until the service is restarted. You might experiment with these though. There's one called "ProximityService 2.1" (Google it since it was released in a Droid forum IIRC) and others are available in the market.
No software tips on the volume buttons, but if you get a TPU style case the cutouts will make them less likely to get pressed. I wish they were recessed just a little more or harder to press. I don't like the TPU cases because they add bulk to the phone.
Hi everyone,
My simcard cable got a small broken so the phone continuosly lock and unlock with flip cover.
I satisfied with Mokee ROM, I had disable Flipcover in setting to stop cover function. But my phone immediatly turn screen on after screen off/locked and always keep screen on.
I don't want to buy a new replacement for old phone so could you guys please show me how to disable the hall sensor or auto screen on function.
I'm using Cleanstock ROM now and it doesn't turn screen on after lock.
Many thanks
Ever since I've bought OnePlus 7T, the proximity sensor is giving me a lot of problems. Sometimes the screen lights up while I'm speaking on the phone and the speaker is activated. Sometimes the call gets recorded. Sometimes if the phone is in my pocket and I try to unlock it, it says too many attempts.
Yes it very annoying, when removing it from pocket accidently my fingerprint matches and something something happens.
vinay3190 said:
Ever since I've bought OnePlus 7T, the proximity sensor is giving me a lot of problems. Sometimes the screen lights up while I'm speaking on the phone and the speaker is activated. Sometimes the call gets recorded. Sometimes if the phone is in my pocket and I try to unlock it, it says too many attempts.
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It's issue on most OnePlus phones.. I had the issue on 6T, 7 Pro.. annoying
1rahul1996 said:
Yes it very annoying, when removing it from pocket accidently my fingerprint matches and something something happens.
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This is the biggest reason I may be going Pixel 4...
Yes I too have this issue with my OP7T
Yup, same issue here.
Another thread about it here - https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/proximity-sensor-doesnt-work.1147600/
Also issue present on OP7Pro forums.
Seems to be related to this "Virtual Sensor":
https://www.ellipticlabs.com/2019/0...eaner-design-to-oneplus-7-series-smartphones/
So we have to wait and hope (could be this same as Never Settle? :d) that can be fixed with a software update.
It seems to get worse the more I use my phone. Anyone else notice this? Brand New it never did it
Josh McGrath said:
It seems to get worse the more I use my phone. Anyone else notice this? Brand New it never did it
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Someone on the OP7T forum suggested it may be Tap the Screen to Show (let's call it TSS) feature.
I enabled DTW. This will trigger Ambient Display -> "Tap the Screen to Show" to be disabled.
Tried and the screen still won't turn off when on a call with the phone on my ear.
Both options disabled (no DTW and no TSS), still won't turn off.
What did work though, was to turn off screen once with the power button:
- I was in a call and the screen was on,
- turned off the screen using power button,
- I took the phone off my ear -> Screen on
- put the phone back on my ear -> Screen off
Maybe someone can make more sense of it.
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Someone on the OP7T forum suggested it may be Tap the Screen to Show (let's call it TSS) feature.
I enabled DTW. This will trigger Ambient Display -> "Tap the Screen to Show" to be disabled.
Tried and the screen still won't turn off when on a call with the phone on my ear.
Both options disabled (no DTW and no TSS), still won't turn off.
What did work though, was to turn off screen once with the power button:
- I was in a call and the screen was on,
- turned off the screen using power button,
- I took the phone off my ear -> Screen on
- put the phone back on my ear -> Screen off
Maybe someone can make more sense of it.
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I tried the above also same thing. I am tired of this BS. I am constantly pressing hold or dialing with my face unless I have the phone shoved in my ear. I almost didn't buy the 7t cause of this issue coming from the 6t with the same issue
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I tried the above also same thing. I am tired of this BS. I am constantly pressing hold or dialing with my face unless I have the phone shoved in my ear. I almost didn't buy the 7t cause of this issue coming from the 6t with the same issue
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Yeah, I am starting to remember good ol' days with the OPX. Every OTA was fixing one thing and breaking 3 other.
At that time I said no OP again, but still, this one seems to be be a good phone. Time will tell.
Coming back to our issue, I am puzzled that only a few people reported this.
Are you guys are on stock kernel or something custom?
I don't think I have this issue, but the sensor seems to function a bit differently from what I'm used to. When the phone is horizontal, covering the sensor does not turn off the display. But now do the motion of raising the phone to one's ear, and the display turns off. Just an observation, yet to experiment properly.
Does anyone know where the sensors are located on this phone? Is there a picture on the internet that points out the different sensors?
Edit: Yep. This one has a virtual sensor. It works differently.
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Are you guys are on stock kernel or something custom?
I don't think I have this issue, but the sensor seems to function a bit differently from what I'm used to. When the phone is horizontal, covering the sensor does not turn off the display. But now do the motion of raising the phone to one's ear, and the display turns off. Just an observation, yet to experiment properly.
Does anyone know where the sensors are located on this phone? Is there a picture on the internet that points out the different sensors?
Edit: Yep. This one has a virtual sensor. It works differently.
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Not rooted, but using a custom dialer as the default Phone app (True Phone).
When I switched the default Phone app to Oneplus App, I could not reproduce the issue.
Testing for a few days to see if this works. Would be such a pity if the app is the problem because I really like it.
Also I just sent a log to OP support (they contacted me after I logged the issue on the feedback).
Yes, it is using the virtual sensor as you said (link in my previous post).
How does the virtual sensor work?
Sent from my [device_name] using XDA-Developers Legacy app
I couldn't find anything concrete on how this software-based proximity sensor, Elliptic Labs INNER BEAUTY, works. The keywords are: ultrasound, sensor fusion, and machine learning. A hardware-software I guess.
The 7T does have an IR sensor under the display, but I think this is only used for DT2W and Tap to Show to prevent the display from accidentally turning on when the phone is in the pocket and so on. Not for calls.
Fully Unmodified phone - same issue here. Phone regularly turns on airplane mode while I’m on a call cause it is registering face touches. Screen regularly flickers while on calls as if rapidly moving away from my face....
This was not a problem on my 3t a while ago and the issue is driving me to switch phones alongside some software instability (random lag and keyboard jitter) (animation issues after launcher swap) (soft-lock on navbar or gestures but not a play store replacement)I usually fix by rom swapping on one plus phones andddddd twrp is dead (for now) and no ones working on a valid replacement.
Will be keeping this phone in hopes of twrp eventual return, but need that stability
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Fully Unmodified phone - same issue here. Phone regularly turns on airplane mode while I’m on a call cause it is registering face touches. Screen regularly flickers while on calls as if rapidly moving away from my face....
This was not a problem on my 3t a while ago and the issue is driving me to switch phones alongside some software instability (random lag and keyboard jitter) (animation issues after launcher swap) (soft-lock on navbar or gestures but not a play store replacement)I usually fix by rom swapping on one plus phones andddddd twrp is dead (for now) and no ones working on a valid replacement.
Will be keeping this phone in hopes of twrp eventual return, but need that stability
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Twrp is out for the 7t. It's not flashable last I checked but it is bootable and usable for what I used it for which was a backup of stock rom
After a few days of using this device i noticed that my screen turns on during phone calls. After doing some research it came out that the proximity sensor is not working properly when phone is being tilted to horizontal position with screen upwards. It just immediately shows that it is far away from any object even that it isn't. The fun fact is that when covering the sensor with my hand while phone is laying on his back doesnt switch it and rotating the phone to vertical position also does not make any effect like the sensor would be locked. Covering it again in that position makes it work.
Can anybody help me with this issue? It's very annoying for me and makes my phone unusable for making calls.
Edit: similar problem here https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/huawei-nova-5t-proximity-sensor-problem-t4136595
Same problem here...
here also
I am so lost. What do I do with the phone? What? When does it happen? (Also subscribing.)
Same here, and i notice i have also problems with whastapp and telegram audio notes.
Sometimes screen goes blank randomly and with no reason when i'm listening a audio note.
Hi. Its a well known problem. Its becouse the device has a ultrasonic sensor not like any other. Sensor like you already find out works only in vertical position of the phone. Its well described in the net how it works. Just search. In 4PDA in the section for our phone. But you need to know russian.
I found that thread and it seems that not everyone notices that... Not spending more time on reading this I found a workaround on my own: an app that keeps the screen disabled after first switching proximity sensor. Then you just need to use the power button if you want to use the phone.
Same problem here, it's very frustrating. I can turn the screen back off during a call once I see it's turned on by itself, but it keeps turning back on. I'm sick of muting calls and hanging up on people by pressing buttons when I'm on the phone.
What is the app that you are using @Spectre45?
Spectre45 said:
I found a workaround on my own: an app that keeps the screen disabled after first switching proximity sensor. Then you just need to use the power button if you want to use the phone.
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Can you please tell us what app you are using?
kage00 said:
Can you please tell us what app you are using?
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try proximity screen off or call proximity screen fix
LightSmok said:
try proximity screen off or call proximity screen fix
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Listen. There is no proximity sensor at all. The upper mic, speaker and the sensor for orientation are doing the job. When you pick a call the speaker is sending ultrasonic signal and if it locate your ear it dims the screen. Once it works it is working in all positions. But if you move your phone away only in horisontal position it will nit work untill you mive it in vertical again.
Edit: Experienced this issue too. Annoying.
Does using Xiaomi.EU fix this problem? This issue really gets on my nerves. I started daily driving this device (finally I was able to unlock) and I just cannot use it for calls, which is kinda ridiculous from a phone.
Flashing Xiaomi.EU fixed the issue and calls now work totally fine.
I believe it's Google Dialer making all the trouble, so basically EEA default rom will always be troublesome until Xiaomi decides to fix it. This is only a theory however. All I know is that the Xiaomi.EU rom saved my phone.
I was using the phone with cover provided by MI, upon removing that back cover I encounter no such issues.
h8Aramex said:
Flashing Xiaomi.EU fixed the issue and calls now work totally fine.
I believe it's Google Dialer making all the trouble, so basically EEA default rom will always be troublesome until Xiaomi decides to fix it. This is only a theory however. All I know is that the Xiaomi.EU rom saved my phone.
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I didn't have any proximity issues on stock with google dialer. It's not google dialer, it's how you position your head against the earpiece. Sensor is ultrasonic, so it probably doesn't detect properly depending on the position people hold their phones in...
I have the same problem with my work phone - redmi note 9. Tried the app "proximity screen off" but MIUI keeps killing it no matter what i do to keep it alive. It seems that sensor is located on front top right side of the phone so sometimes it gets behind your ear if you are right handed (mine are pretty small) and then the muting starts. When using the phone with left hand - no problems at all.
I would love to have a working app to keep screen off during call.
h8Aramex said:
Flashing Xiaomi.EU fixed the issue and calls now work totally fine.
I believe it's Google Dialer making all the trouble, so basically EEA default rom will always be troublesome until Xiaomi decides to fix it. This is only a theory however. All I know is that the Xiaomi.EU rom saved my phone.
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I also flashed EU rom and the problem persistes.
Currently running Pixel Experience Plus android 11. Others dont report the same problem.
Would this be ROM based, firmware based, vendor based, or what else ??
Its a major annoyance as the tap to wake, face unlock, and position of the fingerprint reader all mean this wakes in pocket constantly.
Tried hard resets etc but stumped.
Phat Phreddy said:
Currently running Pixel Experience Plus android 11. Others dont report the same problem.
Would this be ROM based, firmware based, vendor based, or what else ??
Its a major annoyance as the tap to wake, face unlock, and position of the fingerprint reader all mean this wakes in pocket constantly.
Tried hard resets etc but stumped.
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The reality is there is no proximity sensor present in mi 11x
and in miui the call screen becomes black as miui using accelerometer and some kind of hack to do that.
LikeCustomRom said:
The reality is there is no proximity sensor present in mi 11x
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What the f...
So this constant pocket activation is a feature ??
I cant believe everyone is just living with this ??
Unfortunately it is so and this explains why even if the phone is away from the ear but placed vertically the screen turns black.
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Unfortunately it is so and this explains why even if the phone is away from the ear but placed vertically the screen turns black.
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Is that only with MIUI ??
So what combination of settings are people using to minimize this ??
I haven't had a phone without a proximity sensor in years, I didnt even think one would be sold that way.. Its unusable like this, constantly waking in pockets, error input and attempted unocks etc
Testing it (pixel experience plus) my phone never senses, in any orientation.. Others report some form of sensing.
Upright.. hand to phone.. hand over phone.. I am not getting anything.
It wakes on movement.. It wakes to attempt face unlock (I guess).. It wakes on screen touch,, it never overrides that despite there being an option to prevent accidental wake up (which has no noticeable effect). I dont see what combo of settings may be correct here.
Its currently flat out unusable.. Its a mobile phone which you cannot put in your pocket and which wakes as you carry it. People cant be just accepting this...
The Truth is truth that this phone doesn't have proximity sensor
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The Truth is truth that this phone doesn't have proximity sensor
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thats now shockingly understood..
But other people report some kind of gyro / light sensor / accelerometer / etc combination thats providing some useability. Useability I dont have (Pixel experience plus 11).
The config I have so far.. Is not doing anything.. and is basically non viable..
You cant put it in your pocket !!! What kind of mobile phone cant be put in a pocket or carried..
Phat Phreddy said:
Its a major annoyance as the tap to wake, face unlock, and position of the fingerprint reader all mean this wakes in pocket constantly.
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I don't get what your problem is, plz describe it better. You say that you have problem with proximity sensor, but then you go on to say that your phone unlocks in your pocket for no reason and I see no connection between these two statements. Proximity sensor works only during calls, it has nothing to do with preventing unlocking tge smartphone in your pocket. Are you sure that you're not accidentally putting your finger on the fingerprint reader when you put it in the pocket? If you want, you can make the fingerprint reader read your fingerprint only after you press the power button, mere touching will not unlock it. But you have to change it in settings in MIUI, I am not sure how it works on your Custom ROM.
I have no problems you describe on my Poco F3 unit. If reverting to stock MIUI doesn't work, consider sending it for a warranty repair.
Phat Phreddy said:
Currently running Pixel Experience Plus android 11. Others dont report the same problem.
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Yep, sounds like a hardware problem.