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hey guys
I have a problem with my phone
when I call someone or my phone gets in call situation ,
as usual , when you hold your phone near your ear , it should automatically turns of the phone's screen .
but in my desire , after I answer the phone or call someone , the screen goes off immediately but it continues calling or answering .
and it wouldn't turn on , till you face the screen to the bright light like sun or close to the lamp.
is there any way to fix this problem ?
or is there any way to disable this sensor ?
Hello.
I have read about some people fixing their proximity sensor issues by vacuuming the "gap" between the screen's glass and the phone's frame in the sensor area. It seems that somehow dust manages to slip behind the glass and accumulate on the sensor.
If the above procedure does not work, you may have a faulty sensor. AFAIK, the sensor can not be disabled. Maybe some more savvy members will help if the know of a way.
TVTV said:
Hello.
I have read about some people fixing their proximity sensor issues by vacuuming the "gap" between the screen's glass and the phone's frame in the sensor area. It seems that somehow dust manages to slip behind the glass and accumulate on the sensor.
If the above procedure does not work, you may have a faulty sensor. AFAIK, the sensor can not be disabled. Maybe some more savvy members will help if the know of a way.
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how should i clean the gap between the screen's glass and the phone's frame in the sensor area ??
i said disable the sensor , but i meant disable the sensor by software or flash a edited ROM on my phone .
OK, i'll try to be more specific then. From what i've read on the Internet, some proximity sensor related issues are caused by dust accumulating on the sensor. Apparently dust manages to slip through the gap between the screen's glass and the phone's frame. Some people reportedly managed to restore full proximity sensor function by vacuuming the dust off the sensor with a vacuum cleaner. They have carefully vacuumed the gap between the glass screen and the phone's frame, in the proximity sensor area (top-left of the phone, while held in portrait mode). So what i meant in the earlier post was to CLEAN the sensor with the vacuum cleaner, not DISABLE it.
From what i've read, the proximity sensor cannot be disabled. Also, some proximity sensor issues are related to defective mainboards. If vacuuming does not do the trick for you, you might wanna take your phone to a service for repairs/to have it checked out.
Good luck!
TVTV said:
OK, i'll try to be more specific then. From what i've read on the Internet, some proximity sensor related issues are caused by dust accumulating on the sensor. Apparently dust manages to slip through the gap between the screen's glass and the phone's frame. Some people reportedly managed to restore full proximity sensor function by vacuuming the dust off the sensor with a vacuum cleaner. They have carefully vacuumed the gap between the glass screen and the phone's frame, in the proximity sensor area (top-left of the phone, while held in portrait mode). So what i meant in the earlier post was to CLEAN the sensor with the vacuum cleaner, not DISABLE it.
From what i've read, the proximity sensor cannot be disabled. Also, some proximity sensor issues are related to defective mainboards. If vacuuming does not do the trick for you, you might wanna take your phone to a service for repairs/to have it checked out.
Good luck!
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It can be disabled if your rooted, with a simple command in build.prop!
TVTV said:
OK, i'll try to be more specific then. From what i've read on the Internet, some proximity sensor related issues are caused by dust accumulating on the sensor. Apparently dust manages to slip through the gap between the screen's glass and the phone's frame. Some people reportedly managed to restore full proximity sensor function by vacuuming the dust off the sensor with a vacuum cleaner. They have carefully vacuumed the gap between the glass screen and the phone's frame, in the proximity sensor area (top-left of the phone, while held in portrait mode). So what i meant in the earlier post was to CLEAN the sensor with the vacuum cleaner, not DISABLE it.
From what i've read, the proximity sensor cannot be disabled. Also, some proximity sensor issues are related to defective mainboards. If vacuuming does not do the trick for you, you might wanna take your phone to a service for repairs/to have it checked out.
Good luck!
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thanks a lot my friend .
but
is there a guide that explains cleaning the gap by pictures ?
because i don't know how can i clean the gap .
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It can be disabled if your rooted, with a simple command in build.prop!
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is there any rooted rom with this option ?
or is there anyone whom can help me and edit a rom for my phone ?
Oracle_Eldorado said:
thanks a lot my friend .
but
is there a guide that explains cleaning the gap by pictures ?
because i don't know how can i clean the gap .
is there any rooted rom with this option ?
or is there anyone whom can help me and edit a rom for my phone ?
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any ROM. Just root you're phone. Can edit the ROM you have quite easily. need to be rooted though, too access the file. (build.prop)
should be links with how to root on here.. Lots lol.
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Let me know when your rooted..
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any ROM. Just root you're phone. Can edit the ROM you have quite easily. need to be rooted though, too access the file. (build.prop)
should be links with how to root on here.. Lots lol.
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Let me know when your rooted..
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my friend !
unfortunately i don't know how too root my phone !
is there any tutorial or something that can help me ?
The search button is your friend! (google - root desire s-off revolution)
Oracle_Eldorado said:
my friend !
unfortunately i don't know how too root my phone !
is there any tutorial or something that can help me ?
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Download application from www.Revolutionary.io
Remember the beta key they give you.
Ensure that fastboot drivers (obtained from revolutionary wiki) and htc drivers are installed and htc sync is not installed.
Run the application and follow all instructions.
Flash Su.zip via recovery.
I believe this should be the steps.
Sent from my HTC Original Desire using Tapatalk
Here's another guy who has solved his proximity sensor issue by just cleaning it (he did it not by sucking dust off the sensor but by blowing it off).
There's no tutorial for this as it's a no-brainer.
Or once rooted, type,
ro.proximity.delay=0
in build.prop.
:-D
I still don't get it. Why disable the sensor when all it might need is an easy cleaning job? Just use a vacuum cleaner to vacuum the area marked in the attached photo (use a hand to form a tight seal and prevent the vacuum cleaner's pipe to scratch your phone) or use an air pump intended for cleaning photographic cameras and such to blow air in said area. If this operation fails, only then disable the sensor.
Later Edit - It's not the actual "gap" that needs to be cleaned; by blowing/sucking air in/from that area you're actually blowing away/sucking dust on the sensor.
backfromthestorm said:
Or once rooted, type,
ro.proximity.delay=0
in build.prop.
:-D
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Hi folks,
I have this exact same problem; I have tried every type of vacuuming and blowing I could get my hands on, but so far nothing's worked. I resolved to disable the sensor, and I tried what the quoted post says, but the sensor is still active (and malfunctioning). I am running CyanogenMod-7.1.0-Desire.
Recently I got my digitizer replaced and now the proximity sensor isn't responding. I opened the back panel and tried to seat the sensor properly but none of that helped. The Proximity sensor finder app value stays at 0.0 cm (i.e. something is blocking up the sensor ). Due to this the display goes off as soon as I answer the call and does not become active until the other person disconnects.
Anyone with hardware experience Please Help
Regards
Is your screenguard blocking the sensor....????
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Sid_j said:
Recently I got my digitizer replaced and now the proximity sensor isn't responding. I opened the back panel and tried to seat the sensor properly but none of that helped. The Proximity sensor finder app value stays at 0.0 cm (i.e. something is blocking up the sensor ). Due to this the display goes off as soon as I answer the call and does not become active until the other person disconnects.
Anyone with hardware experience Please Help
Regards
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To solve this problem, you have to be on miui stock Rom, but i prefer to use MIUI 6 by syhost as all the menu are in English while they are in chinese on Stock Rom.. Here are the steps-
1. Dial *#*#6484#*#* or *#*#64663#*#*
2. Choose Option no. 8 (this is proximity sensor calibration)
3. Hold your phone upright- you will see, the numeric no of 0.00 then, cover the sensor area with your hand and take away until you see the numeric no. changed to 5.02 something like that..
4. If the no has changed, that means your problem has been solved.
5. Exit...
6. Enjoy and feel like you got a new phone...
Solved it
As I replaced the digitizer there was a gap b/w the screen and the digitizer causing this issue. Glued it with araldite and Volaaa..it worked
but now facing another issue.....There maybe a gap somewhere which is allowing dust to go inside and now its all dusty inside. Any help ??
Sid_j said:
As I replaced the digitizer there was a gap b/w the screen and the digitizer causing this issue. Glued it with araldite and Volaaa..it worked
but now facing another issue.....There maybe a gap somewhere which is allowing dust to go inside and now its all dusty inside. Any help ??
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Sorry no idea...
Sid_j said:
As I replaced the digitizer there was a gap b/w the screen and the digitizer causing this issue. Glued it with araldite and Volaaa..it worked
but now facing another issue.....There maybe a gap somewhere which is allowing dust to go inside and now its all dusty inside. Any help ??
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From where did you replace the digitizer? What was the cost for that?
I need to replace it
nitin.chobhe said:
From where did you replace the digitizer? What was the cost for that?
I need to replace it
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I bought it from ebay...but remember, do the sticking job carefully, i had to do it myself because the mobile repair shop dude messed it up with Fevi-quick -_- Remember don't use tha and use the 3M double tape or Araldite
Sid_j said:
I bought it from ebay...but remember, do the sticking job carefully, i had to do it myself because the mobile repair shop dude messed it up with Fevi-quick -_- Remember don't use tha and use the 3M double tape or Araldite
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Thanks man... How much did you pay for digitizer?
Disable this function in options
Sid_j said:
Recently I got my digitizer replaced and now the proximity sensor isn't responding. I opened the back panel and tried to seat the sensor properly but none of that helped. The Proximity sensor finder app value stays at 0.0 cm (i.e. something is blocking up the sensor ). Due to this the display goes off as soon as I answer the call and does not become active until the other person disconnects.
Anyone with hardware experience Please Help
Regards
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Exactly same happen to me brother
What can I do to fix this
I'm on cynagonmod 14.1
Hi, I've searched this forum and the Internet in general about proximity sensor problems but it seems like basically every problem that someone else had was fixed by removing tempered glass/screen protectors/cases/covers. I'm having a proximity sensor issue and I'm not using any screen protector or case.
This has happened twice now. Once when I was listening to visual voicemail, once when I was making a call. The screen goes dark and will not respond to any wake commands. Every now and then it will turn on for half a second when I hit the power button but then turns back off again. The first time when I was listening to visual voicemail, I had to hard restart the phone by holding volume up and power. The second time during the call, I managed to hang up the call in the half second the screen came back on, which ended the problem.
Right after that, I tested the proximity sensor using the SMMI test (calculator .12345+=). The test makes you put your hand near the sensor, then away, then near again. During the test, the phone immediately sensed my hand near the sensor except that my hand was nowhere near the sensor and there was nothing else near the sensor either.
I did a reboot and ran the test again. This time, the test finished correctly. The phone did not detect my hand until I actually put it near the sensor.
I'm running stock everything except I do have root(ZE551ML). I'm leaning towards this being a hardware problem and I've only had the phone for a week so I'm well within my replace period with Amazon. Is there a solution to this I'm missing or should I just replace? I'm a firm believer in troubleshooting first. Plus, setting up the phone the way I like again will be a huge PITA.
Thanks.
I would replace. It does sound like a hardware issue, and your better off getting a replacement instead of a possible pain for the life of your phone.
I get the same, and the flickering screen happened once to me after I I have just put a tempered glas protector on it ... removed it and so far no problems, but who knows.
I think the SMMI test works correctly the first time you start it, and incorrectly the 2nd, 3rd etc ... dont think it is a hardware error ...
Hi all, i have a zen2 with this same problem, i think doing sensor calibration can resolve the issue... but i can´t found how to do, by code, or by app...
Any body know how to do calibration of sensor aproximty?
Thanks in advanced!
Ps. I dont have screen os glass protector...
i don't having tempered glass or any screen protector. my proximity sensor is not working. Even i checked .12345+= but it gives error in proximity sensor. what to do? plz anyone?
same problem
Hi to everyone,
I have the same problem with the proximity sensor.
After a device reboot, the simmi test work correctly, but after some hours the test fails.
Someone know as I can calibrate the sensor ??
Thanks
I just fixed mine, cause I was having that issue for a LONG time now.
I actually just stuck a piece of paper in front of the light sensor part of the sensor window on the screen. It's the right side of the sensor window.
To be more clear, a while back my screen broke, so I ordered a screen online and changed it. Ever since then my prox. sensor didn't work, so I couldn't use the keypad during calls (the screen would go black).
My screen still isn't attached properly, so it's just being held in by the floppy protective case I have on it right now. This allowed me to pull the screen away from the phone a bit and slide a piece of paper behind it right in front of the light sensor. As soon as I blocked the light sensor then the proximity sensor started reading properly.
I got the idea because I was trying to clean the screen, thinking that it might just be dust blocking it or something. That didn't help, so I tried cleaning the sensor, but had the calibration test running at the time, and it instantly worked!
So I kept playing around with it and noticed that every time I blocked the right side of the sensor, it worked, but as soon as I removed the brush I was using to clean, it stopped working.
I stuck a piece of paper in, and BOOM, worked just fine.
People might want to build on this and maybe try sticking a piece of tape over the right part of the sensor. I haven't tried it, and since I finally have it working now, I really don't want to play with it too much and mess it up.
Hope this helps anyone else having this issue.
Hi all,
I am using zenfone 2 laser z550kl. Screen blackout during call and did not come up till the call is cut. I changed only the cover of proximity sensor and phone is working fine. Change the small rubber covering of sensor and it will work.
Hope this will help all if still using asus phone.
Hey guys,
The proximity sensor on my G4, for some reason, causes my phone to turn the screen back off immediately when I try to turn it on in the dark. I took it to Verizon, and apparently they see this very frequently. so they would not just give me a new phone. I do have a tempered glass screen protector on my phone, and it covers the whole front, covering the proximity sensor. Is there anything I can do it solve this, it is super annoying? I basically just have to turn off pocket mode, but I cannot see any settings for that on the G4.
I saw another XDA thread that referenced the At&T model of this phone, they have a number to dial that gets to a service menu, that did not work on my Verizon G4.
thanks, any help is appreciated.
The glass screen protectors should have been better designed. The proximity sensor uses infrared (IR). IR radiation doesn't go through glass. So probably no way to fix it other than getting a glass cutter and removing that section of glass.
This one has cutouts for the speaker, sensor and camera...
http://www.amazon.com/Ballistics-An...rint-Explosion-proof-Protection/dp/B00Z6PSATM
Appears the updated version of the Yootech does too... These seems to actually have glass instead of just a entire piece missing above the speaker and sensor.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0ZS7GS642JZ5C9GQBRMZ
Well then what it seems like you have here is a proximity sensor that needs calibrating. [emoji6]
aka848 said:
Hey guys,
The proximity sensor on my G4, for some reason, causes my phone to turn the screen back off immediately when I try to turn it on in the dark. I took it to Verizon, and apparently they see this very frequently. so they would not just give me a new phone. I do have a tempered glass screen protector on my phone, and it covers the whole front, covering the proximity sensor. Is there anything I can do it solve this, it is super annoying? I basically just have to turn off pocket mode, but I cannot see any settings for that on the G4.
I saw another XDA thread that referenced the At&T model of this phone, they have a number to dial that gets to a service menu, that did not work on my Verizon G4.
thanks, any help is appreciated.
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Hello to re-calibrate the proximity sensor you must be root and download shorcut master(lite) from playstore open and search for hidden menu and then go to de bottom and click LaunchMiniOS and continue with the original post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63133124&postcount=3
So many ZF2 have this problem until after the MM update as mine did too.
Disassemble your phone
Turn it on
Place a call
Press the part that I signalled in the picture I uploaded
With your other hand place it in front of the sensor
Then remove it
If it works then its just that the sensor is kind of loose (I guess cause of heat or whatever reason)
What I did to fix mine is cut a piece of electric tape and fold it (not too thick cause then the housing doesnt fully close)
Place it where the RED SQUARE is in the picture and assemble your phone again PROFIT :highfive:
Alex_XV6700 said:
So many ZF2 have this problem until after the MM update as mine did too.
Disassemble your phone
Turn it on
Place a call
Press the part that I signalled in the picture I uploaded
With your other hand place it in front of the sensor
Then remove it
If it works then its just that the sensor is kind of loose (I guess cause of heat or whatever reason)
What I did to fix mine is cut a piece of electric tape and fold it (not too thick cause then the housing doesnt fully close)
Place it where the RED SQUARE is in the picture and assemble your phone again PROFIT :highfive:
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thank you it works for me, i didnt realize it because i replace the lcd touch screen and the sensor had a lil bit loose
thank you again for your sharing
Andromeda777 said:
thank you it works for me, i didnt realize it because i replace the lcd touch screen and the sensor had a lil bit loose
thank you again for your sharing
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Thank you for confirming it works :highfive:
What if the screen dont dim or the display is always on . i think its a hardware issue .So what sensor i can fix?
Very, very thank you, work fine!