Gryro sensor location - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4

So my mother is looking into a new phone because her gyroscopic sensor doesn't work. I couldn't really find anything to help with it, but I plan on trying everything I can before she does. This includes flashing back to the stock version that had gyroscopic calibration, replacing the motherboard (where I think the sensor is located), etc. My question in case it gets down to it: on which part is the sensor located?

LiquidPlatinum said:
So my mother is looking into a new phone because her gyroscopic sensor doesn't work. I couldn't really find anything to help with it, but I plan on trying everything I can before she does. This includes flashing back to the stock version that had gyroscopic calibration, replacing the motherboard (where I think the sensor is located), etc. My question in case it gets down to it: on which part is the sensor located?
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Try GPS Status, it has a means to calibrate (pitch and roll) that might fix the issue: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2
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OriginalGabriel said:
Try GPS Status, it has a means to calibrate (pitch and roll) that might fix the issue: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2
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already did. no luck

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CM7 G-sensor calibration?

Anyone know where or how to calibration the G-sensor in CM7?
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At first I was all 'what a dumb question' . Then I looked for it, and I can't find it.
So yea. I'm now wondering the same thing.
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Same here. Nobody knows?
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Can you clarify what sensor you're talking about e.g. the G-force, GPS Sensor or Compass or ... ???
And don't just reply "The G-Sensor".
Also, please be specific as to what the issue you are having that makes you believe the "G-Sensor" needs recalibrating?
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Anyone know where or how to calibration the G-sensor in CM7?
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i used "g-sensor calibration tool" (from internet) for HTC HERO with cyanogenmod one & half year ago... but i don´t know if its available for HTC DESIRE HD...
if you want and noone answer you..... you can to post it or browse in www.cyanogenmod.com official site...
cyanogenmod hasn´t a native calibration tool
Sergi, is this the sensor that you can reset by waving the phone around in a figure of eight or is that for the compass?
Mr_JMM said:
Sergi, is this the sensor that you can reset by waving the phone around in a figure of eight or is that for the compass?
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is like that the sense roms has in settings-screen-g-sensor calibration.
you can reset it with a level figure.. look the thumbnail
also i remember that with amon´s ra recovery (htc hero) u can do "wipe rotation status" and there´s a tool for calibrate it in cyanogen but i don´t know if its available for desire hd i still never flashed CMxxx.
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Ahh that.
Whilst it doesn't work the same way if you download GPS Status, go to menu -> Tools there is an option for calibrate pitch and roll.
Mr_JMM said:
Ahh that.
Whilst it doesn't work the same way if you download GPS Status, go to menu -> Tools there is an option for calibrate pitch and roll.
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oups! have doubts
i only know that this tool its for calibrate the sensor for gamming AND GET FIX FOR STABILITY for some apk... (you know the tetter game? its a ball that you handle for the screen moving the device...)
this game needs to calibrate g sensor...
The example is a bilge but it clarifies about that we speak
by the wait i think that they are talking about this sensor concretly.... LOL
Mr_JMM said:
Can you clarify what sensor you're talking about e.g. the G-force, GPS Sensor or Compass or ... ???
And don't just reply "The G-Sensor".
Also, please be specific as to what the issue you are having that makes you believe the "G-Sensor" needs recalibrating?
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The Desire HD has a G-Sensor:
http://www.htc.com/www/product/desirehd/specification.html
You would recalibrate if you feel that the screen orientation does not respond properly to the way you hold the phone (portrait vs landscape).
On the stock ROM, you would do this by:
From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings.
Tap Display > G-Sensor calibration.
Place the phone on a flat and level surface, and then tap Calibrate.
After the recalibration process, tap OK.​
AFAIK there is no equivalent provided by Cyanogen.
No but you cab use an app like GPS Status that has a tool for calibrating this. Works perfectly.
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See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16592139#post16592139. That should fix your problem.

Sensor Calibration

Hey,
can anyone tell me how to calibrate the G-Sensor in the Gaaxy Nexus Prime? In games and apps using this sensor it seems that the y-axis is about 5 degrees leftside when i hold the smartphone straight up. This means for example that the figure in doodle jump moves slowly left, although the Nexus is holded erect...
Googled for an solution by myself, but nothing helped so far. Even apps like BubbleLevel, which have the calibration tool, calibrate the sensor just for this app... and not in general.
Thanks
Try calibrating with this app and see if it helps.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2
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Ignore everyone telling you to use an app to do it, because you can't. Android has no concept of global calibration regarding the sensors.
I have 3 Android phones, they all have wrong default calibration, from a few degrees (Galaxy Nexus) to about 30 degrees (Xperia X10 Mini Pro.. unusable).
You used to be able to calibrate in gingerbread by modding axis offset values in the AK8973Prms.txt file in data/misc. ICS doesn't seen to have that file, at least not in the same place.
HTC Desire, Desire HD have its calibration app.
zapek666 said:
Ignore everyone telling you to use an app to do it, because you can't. Android has no concept of global calibration regarding the sensors.
I have 3 Android phones, they all have wrong default calibration, from a few degrees (Galaxy Nexus) to about 30 degrees (Xperia X10 Mini Pro.. unusable).
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He asked for help and I tried to help him with what work for me in the past. No need to tell him to ignore people. It's a simple process that involves rotating the phone on 3 of its axis. If it helps, then great. But it certainly wouldn't hurt for him to try, would it? No need to be condescending; it's not like I'm trying cause him harm.
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waiaung1 said:
He asked for help and I tried to help him with what work for me in the past. No need to tell him to ignore people. It's a simple process that involves rotating the phone on 3 of its axis. If it helps, then great. But it certainly wouldn't hurt for him to try, would it? No need to be condescending; it's not like I'm trying cause him harm.
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I think that method works well for compass calibration for apps like maps and sky, but it is temporary and doesn't seem to affect pitch and roll. GPS status let's you calibrate pitch and roll but only within the app, it doesn't affect system calibration. The file i mentioned above did allow manual system calibration under gingerbread. Not sure how to accomplish under ics. A post i saw suggested that gnex and ics automatically calibrate if you leave the unit to sit alone for a bit. I don't buy it, but that's the only info i have found.
In case anyone is interested in how it was done under gingerbread, see my post at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16592139
klobkelosh said:
In case anyone is interested in how it was done under gingerbread, see my post at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16592139
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It's not Gingerbread, it's for that specific sensor with that specific driver. The Galaxy Nexus uses a Bosch BMA250 which has an NV memory where calibration settings can be stored but doing so is not trivial. More information at http://www.bosch-sensortec.com/content/language1/downloads/BST-BMA250-DS002-03.pdf
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It's not Gingerbread, it's for that specific sensor with that specific driver. The Galaxy Nexus uses a Bosch BMA250 which has an NV memory where calibration settings can be stored but doing so is not trivial. More information at http://www.bosch-sensortec.com/content/language1/downloads/BST-BMA250-DS002-03.pdf
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Aah good to know. I'll check that out. Thanks

Phone screen turns off while calling...

Hi, i'm having this screen turn off while calling n doesn't on constantly even if I try to turn on using power switch.. n for some days it worked like screen turns off when I keep close to ear n turns on automatically when moved away, I can understand due to proximity sensor. But y now it isn't working? Is thr any settings?
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Do you have a case or screen protector blocking the sensor? If not, the sensor might be broken.
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TToivanen said:
Do you have a case or screen protector blocking the sensor? If not, the sensor might be broken.
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Try cleaning the little prox sensor too !
Where's tht little sensor located?
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Thanks, I'll try that..
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Ok i found out that my proximity sensor is working but it needs a lot of light to see me i was wondering if there is a way to calibrate it manually because non of the apps in the playstore work can somebody help please:fingers-crossed:
maodevil said:
Ok i found out that my proximity sensor is working but it needs a lot of light to see me i was wondering if there is a way to calibrate it manually because non of the apps in the playstore work can somebody help please:fingers-crossed:
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Just found this: http://allmobilsoft.com/android/a_system/2177-dhd_proximity_sensor_recalibrator.html One x / LTE / One XL / S720e are listed under Supported devices.
McBeaker said:
Just found this: http://allmobilsoft.com/android/a_system/2177-dhd_proximity_sensor_recalibrator.html One x / LTE / One XL / S720e are listed under Supported devices.
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Thank you but i tried it and i need a special kernel

How to solve proximity sensor issue

I recently had an issue regarding the proximity sensor on my DHD and I tried many different ROMs and calibration apps but none of them worked. Seems like the problem is the dirt that blocks the way of the sensor. I cleaned the grill from the dirt and everything is now OK. Hope I helped someone.
todorovke said:
I recently had an issue regarding the proximity sensor on my DHD and I tried many different ROMs and calibration apps but none of them worked. Seems like the problem is the dirt that blocks the way of the sensor. I cleaned the grill from the dirt and everything is now OK. Hope I helped someone.
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Dirt kills proximity sensors
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Absolutely
totalnoob34 said:
Dirt kills proximity sensors
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Took me a long time to discover it
proximity re - calibrator
todorovke said:
Took me a long time to discover it
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Hi have you tested the proximity calibrator app?
Setup of proximity sensor isnt the main goal of roms...
Look at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=951858
Set values, test it if the sensor shows "near" or "far" or adjust it more.
My DHD needs LOW = 2; HIGH = 3; and it works...
oh , and in Cyanogenmod 11 by mustaavalkosta, its already installed i think.
Lugke said:
Hi have you tested the proximity calibrator app?
Setup of proximity sensor isnt the main goal of roms...
Look at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=951858
Set values, test it if the sensor shows "near" or "far" or adjust it more.
My DHD needs LOW = 2; HIGH = 3; and it works...
oh , and in Cyanogenmod 11 by mustaavalkosta, its already installed i think.
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Yep spot on. CM11 comes with it.
Low 3 and High 5 works best for me.
Lugke said:
Hi have you tested the proximity calibrator app?
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I think you missed the point. The entire idea of his post was to let you know that his issue was dirt in front of the sensor.
tlund said:
I think you missed the point. The entire idea of his post was to let you know that his issue was dirt in front of the sensor.
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That's what I had to do in the end as well. Remember that these phones first came out in Oct. 2010 (when I got mine ....!!) so plenty of time for dirt to build up. Check the Proximity Sensor thread for links on disassembly but I followed this site ... http://www.beardeddonkey.com/home/comments.php?y=12&m=04&entry=entry120428-040327 ... to take mine apart. Not all of it, just far enough to clean out the PS. All good after that.
thanks for the tip
i need clean my sensor
thanks man !! been modifying thresholds using Proximity Recalibrator forever with no avail ... i don't know how i forgot about cleaning the sensors :silly: :silly: you made my day !! thank you a bunch !!!!
That easy..?
omnismart said:
thanks for the tip
i need clean my sensor
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... and that's it at the end?
Just clean the sensor and everything works fine ?

[Q] Help Camera Rotation Fix?

I have a problem with a camera rotation. Basically, when I open the camera to take a picture, the icon is either at the top or the bottom of the camera, then when I take a picture, it is always upside down. So, to get a picture that is not rotated 180 degrees, I have to turn my phone updside down.
Any idea how to fix this? I have flashed multiple roms and nothing seems to fix this. I do a wipe, infamous wipes, etc...
Can i totally rebuild the camera apk?
I have tried the "rotation fixer" on the t989 forum but no luck.
see screnshot. I took this picture in portrait mode.
have you tried to calibrate your proximity sensor?
How?
krazierokz said:
have you tried to calibrate your proximity sensor?
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I am running jedi mind trick 8 and I don't have an option under display to calibrate anything. can you tell me how to do this? I can't find anything on the web as to how to do it.
Have you checked in the Jedi tricks settings or accessibility... can you do me a favor and download proximity test any one will work and this will rule out if it's the sensor don't worry we will figure it out
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krazierokz said:
Have you checked in the Jedi tricks settings or accessibility... can you do me a favor and download proximity test any one will work and this will rule out if it's the sensor don't worry we will figure it out
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nothing in jedi tricks settings or accessibility... i downloaded proximity sensor finder. It says proximity sensor available. Last distance reported 5.0 cm. If i put my hand over the sensor, it does detect that i am covering it up.
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nothing in jedi tricks settings or accessibility... i downloaded proximity sensor finder. It says proximity sensor available. Last distance reported 5.0 cm. If i put my hand over the sensor, it does detect that i am covering it up.
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Can you try to download camera ics and try taking a pic on there see what happens...?
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krazierokz said:
Can you try to download camera ics and try taking a pic on there see what happens...?
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i installed camera ics - same exact problem. I also tried the official google camera 4.3 apk ... no luck there eitehr.
What was your last working rom setup etc. with camera? Also what roms have you ran
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krazierokz said:
What was your last working rom setup etc. with camera? Also what roms have you ran
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i ahve been on jmt 6, 7 & 8. It started messing up about a month back and I can't find a fix. I tried the "rotation fixer" that some ahve used but it didn't work either...
I may have tried a cm10 at some point, but I am 90% sure i have only used jmt and it started messing up with jmt... it worked one day, then one day it started screwing up
Full wipe and reinstall sounds like you got corrupt files
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krazierokz said:
Full wipe and reinstall sounds like you got corrupt files
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every time I flash a rom, i do a full wipe from twrp. I also run infamous cache and super cache wipe.
Well if nothing is fixing your issue the only thing I can recommend now is to either go back to Odin and start from scratch.then flash 8 again if you dont feel the need for all that just try and deal with it brother you could also try flashing with cwm maybe that will help sorry I couldn't help you further man good luck to you please post if you find a solution you can help others later :beer:
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And not even 1 thanks.....k....I will!
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thanks patrol
kj2112 said:
And not even 1 thanks.....k....I will!
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KJ, mr thanks patrol... Thank you for point it out. I Didn't know the thanks meter was important there... Maybe I should spend alittle more time on the forum so I can get up on the proper thanking etiquette. But you made a "point"

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