hi guys,
Posting here as real me xt does not have a specific thread and might have same as real me x.
I Just want to know how proximity sensor work on realme xt / x or where it is located.
i found my proximity sensor value is not changing when i am closing camera / top of mobile top.
I'm not sure that is expected or my device (realme xt) has an issue.
Could someone test with sensor tools or any app and confirm please. if that is by design could someone say how that works.
Note : screen off while i place mobile on ear on call.
Thanks in advance.
I believe there is a big bug in reamle XT software related to proximity sensor - many times its happening that I am not able to pick up incoming calls as screen goes off as soon as I bring my finger close to screen to pick the call - this is happening because of proximity sensor issue. This is critical defect that realme need to fix at the earliest! To me this seems like a software bug but not a hardware issue.
Realme xt has a very weird proximity sensor..it just and only works with the ear . This might be make many problems..I don't know exactly how they did it or how it works...may be it is a different technology or may be it is just a bad sensor with a very poor resolution or may be software issue..any ways it works..my be it hangs up sometimes..but it works..
Osamaramzy said:
Realme xt has a very weird proximity sensor..it just and only works with the ear . This might be make many problems..I don't know exactly how they did it or how it works...may be it is a different technology or may be it is just a bad sensor with a very poor resolution or may be software issue..any ways it works..my be it hangs up sometimes..but it works..
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There is a big bug - I am facing it on a regular basis. If you have realme xt hanged on a mobile holder in a moving car with google maps or some other app running and suddenly a call come in then after answering the call its extremely difficult to turn on the speaker as screen goes off as soon as you bring finger close to screen. This is definitely a software bug that need immediate attention from realme developers!
Realme xt is bull**** mobile. Plz dont buy it
Proximity sensor is not responding properly even though they are not bother to fix this rather saying its working fine..
Its my biggest mistake to believe in realme. I would suggest go blindly for redmi, its really awesome.
I got the problem
Its the exact same issue with OnePlus 6t and 7
It's actually using your hand motion to use the sensor the split second you put it on your ear , I don't know why but I tested it and it only works that way and I tried to move my hand without getting close to my ear (or any surface) it didn't work so there is a sensor but maybe its poor due to the notch so they decided to make it work for only a split second
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Hello Guys,
I'm facing issue with my Samsung Galaxy Note II proximity sensor and Network Issue on it,
Network Part:- First of all it was working fine, after getting patch for KitKat 4.4.2 and installing network issue arise, like suddenly i'm not able to make call's or receive it or even unable to access 3G internet on it, it will show 2 tower on device and "H" symbol but no calls will be done or receive it, while network goes unavailable.
Proximity Sensor:- Proximity sensor is not working properly from last 15-20 days, I tried resetting device, blowing air on sensor on whole device, executed few application gyroscope explorer and few other, but issue still persist.
Today I came to know, when I press front camera part or near to it, then proximity sensor is working fine with out any for a while, then again I need to press it near front camera.
Thanks waiting for your solution's....
Did you managed to get a solution for that!
msnewton19 said:
Did you managed to get a solution for that!
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just replace proximity sensor, it's cheap and helped me to solve similiar issues. my sensor got stuck in one position, sometimes was ok, but now it's working very good, paid 6$ with delivery. easy install
yaro666 said:
just replace proximity sensor, it's cheap and helped me to solve similiar issues. my sensor got stuck in one position, sometimes was ok, but now it's working very good, paid 6$ with delivery. easy install
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Appreciating your feedback.
It would be great if you explain a little how to install such part! And from where I can buy it.
Many thanks for your valued support.
Hi,
My girlfriend's Nexus proximity senor seems to be broken and her screen is black all the time when she's calling someone.
Is there an easy way (root or not, I don't care) to easily disable the sensor all the time or in Caller app ?
She's on latest stock Oreo 8.1.
Thank you
Experiencing this as well. From what I have read, it is an issue with 8.1 specifically and the 5X.
Google haven't really acknowledged the problem yet, which sucks.
Related reddit thread
For calls, pressing the power button twice seems to bring the screen back for use again - doing this too quickly starts the camera, if you have that enabled.
This probably won't help for other use cases, like whatsapp.
I can understand that it's a bug for WhatsApp (she has that bug too), but for the dialer too ?
I don't experience such issues. My prox sensor is working like it should. Though I have a friend who has some minor problems with it, but he has a glass screen protector on top of it. Mine has a cutout for the sensors
Sebacestmoi said:
Hi,
My girlfriend's Nexus proximity senor seems to be broken and her screen is black all the time when she's calling someone.
Is there an easy way (root or not, I don't care) to easily disable the sensor all the time or in Caller app ?
She's on latest stock Oreo 8.1.
Thank you
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My old original Nexus 5 had this problem and I got around it with an Xposed Module called Disable Proximity Sensor. That module has since evolved to something called Sensor Disabler (Link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/mod-disable-proximity-t2798887). It doesn't say that it has been tested on the Nexus 5x, but it might still work. I am not sure how compatible it is with the new Oreo version of Xposed. Installing Xposed might be a bit overkill, but if it fixes the problem, it might be worth it.
I know how frustrating and annoying a busted proximity sensor can be, so I hope you can find a solution.
After being new to the pixel 2 xl I'm rather confused as to why there's no pocket mode or judge - I'm able to unlock my device while being in my pocket (fingerprint & dt2w), usually there's a option like "avoid accidental touches" or a inbuilt "pocket judge" that blocks all inputs when the proximity sensor detects anything close but this is not the case on the Pixel 2 XL (something that worked flawlessly on all my OnePlus devices) - after reading the plenty reports of people with proximity sensor issues I did check my sensor and it detects proximity just as it should, it just seems not to block inputs... Or is it intended from Google that the proximity sensor gets ignored? Due to the many reports of people that claim their proximity sensors always detect anything near, hence the screen stays black when call is finished...
I feel like it's really inconvenient to have a device in my pocket that doesn't lock itself when being in a pocket, under a pillow or something like that and rather completely ignores proximity even though it's readings are correct - any thoughts on this? Did I miss something?
Must be something wrong with Your device, because when I cover my proximity sensor display goes dark and it doesn't accept touch to wake.
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Sibmet said:
Must be something wrong with Your device, because when I cover my proximity sensor display goes dark and it doesn't accept touch to wake.
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Thanks for the fast reply this gives me hope to be actually easy to fix, I'll check another kernel next, however I'd be surprised if it's related to @flar2's ElementalX...
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Sam Nakamura said:
Thanks for the fast reply this gives me hope to be actually easy to fix, I'll check another kernel next, however I'd be surprised if it's related to @flar2's ElementalX...
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I'm using Elemental X right now and don't have this issue.
AcidNoteZ said:
I'm using Elemental X right now and don't have this issue.
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ive had the same issue only on stock rom. When on stock I used Gravity Screen. Currently on Havoc and that has an option to block screen when proximity is covered.
The weird thing is AndroSensor reports proximity as working just fine, also on calls it's working - when I hold the screen to my ear it blacks out and gets back on when I remove it, I get the impression that Google has not implemented at "pocket mode", I also compared it to N5X running stock 8.1, same behavior, even though it's just the fingerprint due to the lack of dt2w, which unlocks the device even in the pocket...
On the previous devices I owned (OnePlus 2, 3t, 5t) dt2w & fingerprint was blocked as soon as proximity sensor detects anything close, I was expecting this exact behavior to be Standard, it seems however not to be the case unfortunately!
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A workaround/suggestion...
I had a really bad issue like this back on my Samsung Galaxy S5 (there was a well known bug), and what I ended up using that worked really well was an app called Gravity Screen by Plexnor (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexnor.gravityscreenofffree&hl=en); granted it's been a LOOOONG while since I've used and even seen the app, so I can't say if it actually works on the Pixel 2 XL and/or Android 9 Pie, but if it does work as intended, it may just give you a (at least temporary) solution...
I have been using my 3a xl for a couple weeks and very happy overall with the speed and performance. I am having one issue trying to overcome that's very disappointing. I do a lot of of walking with my phone in my pocket. When ever I get a call or notification while my phone is in any of my pockets it will either answer it or because it's moving around it will go thru the menus etc. Even if I don't pull my phone out it will always do this. The pocket dial/proximity programming is not good. If you test the prox sensor by covering it up you can open, unlock, make calls etc. with it covered. I am coming from a LeMax 2 and never ever had a single problem with that phone. It had a setting in there and wouldn't allow you to accidently open, unlock, do anything if the sensor was covered. Does anyone have any workarounds for this or insight. I should be able to carry it in my pocket without it doing this. Thanks for any input.
You must have a detective prox sensor or something else is not working correctly with your phone. When I cover my prox sensor (with my hand or in my pocket) the screen does not come on for notifications, calls, or when I tap to wake.
When I cover prox sensor and unlock phone with fingerprint the screen comes on too. Does yours do that as well?
retrov said:
When I cover prox sensor and unlock phone with fingerprint the screen comes on too. Does yours do that as well?
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Yes
I just tested my phone today and my screen does wake for incoming calls even when the prox sensor is covered.
This is very annoying.
It does not wake for notifications.
Very annoying for me as well. I guess it's the software program. With that sensor covered like in your pocket it shouldn't allow that to happen. Thanks for letting me know at least I know my phone isn't defective.
My wife's Moto X4 behaves the same way.
If you want, you can install Xposed and GravityBox, it has an option to use the proximity sensor when deciding to wake the decide (see attached screenshot). It will keep the screen off for incoming calls when the sensor is covered.
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My wife's Moto X4 behaves the same way.
If you want, you can install Xposed and GravityBox, it has an option to use the proximity sensor when deciding to wake the decide (see attached screenshot). It will keep the screen off for incoming calls when the sensor is covered.
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I thought Xposed wasn't available for Pie except through some unofficial closed source buggy Magisk extensions. Are you running that? I'm not sure I trust closed source on a rooted phone....
duh1 said:
I thought Xposed wasn't available for Pie except through some unofficial closed source buggy Magisk extensions. Are you running that? I'm not sure I trust closed source on a rooted phone....
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It's all open source now. I have not experienced any bugs, it's working really well for me.
Search the magisk repo for Riru - Exposed. I use the sandhook variant. You can find links to more information in the module description.
GravityBox Pie has a thread on XDA.
retrov said:
With that sensor covered like in your pocket it shouldn't allow that to happen. Thanks for letting me know at least I know my phone isn't defective.
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Sounds like an annoying bug to me as well.
Google / Pixel has a bug reporting system...
https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/6398243/
If we all submit reports, hopefully they'll take notice and the issue will be fixed in an update...
Just submitted a report on the issue. Thanks
Try the gravity screen app & see if it fixes your issues. I use it & the phone doesn't wake in my pocket for text notifications - but I'm not sure how it will respond to phone calls/notifications; it has options for proximity sensor & a "pocket sensor" feature as well.
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Just submitted a report on the issue. Thanks
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If we want this bug fixed in future updates, everyone should send in a report, especially with Google, squeeky wheel gets their attention...
Anyone that has a pixel 3a 3axl please submit a report on this issue.
My Pixel 3a ja behaving the same way. Coming from a OnePlus 5 with a splendid pocket mode this phone is really getting on my nerves. I love everything about this phone but the constant pocket answering is really bad. Thinking about stop using it...
I've tried every app in Play named pocket mode but nothing seems to work properly.
I've submitted feedback report a couple times hopefully everyone on here can do the same. Won't get fixed until they update on there end. That's the only bad thing I don't like about this phone so far.
Sent.
FYI - for others looking to do this, you file the report under your phone's Settings/About Phone/"Send feedback about this device"
My biggest issue isn't answering in my pocket, but when it's ringing and I pull it out of my pocket, it will see a swipe down action this rejecting the call... Happens to me at least once a day. I really hope this is fixed in Android 10 next week.
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My biggest issue isn't answering in my pocket, but when it's ringing and I pull it out of my pocket, it will see a swipe down action this rejecting the call... Happens to me at least once a day. I really hope this is fixed in Android 10 next week.
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Android 10 didn't fix this. I really hate Google right now.
I keep my current N6 phone in a wallet like case with a front cover. Do you guys think that might help?
I have seen some reviews about the issue of proximity sensor and turning on the screen during calls ,
Did Xiaomi solve it ?
or
I want to ask if this issue is severe .
sorry for my bad english
thanks in advance
I didn't have any issue with proximity sensor, others say they did... Sincerely i think that they're just holding phone against their head wrong while talking...
Issue exist. Wife and son have problems with screen turning on and off. I watch them while talking. Without any movement of cell phone or head, screen turns on. So, calinorg, you are wrong.
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Issue exist. Wife and son have problems with screen turning on and off. I watch them while talking. Without any movement of cell phone or head, screen turns on. So, calinorg, you are wrong.
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In settings there is an option to turn the proximity sensor on and off
nesoler said:
In settings there is an option to turn the proximity sensor on and off
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Realy? And you think that I don't know that! C'mon!
sudy said:
Issue exist. Wife and son have problems with screen turning on and off. I watch them while talking. Without any movement of cell phone or head, screen turns on. So, calinorg, you are wrong.
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You just might be right... I started having some issues with proximity sensor lately, so i believe it could be dirty sensor...
sudy said:
Realy? And you think that I don't know that! C'mon!
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Excuse me, I just wanted to help
nesoler said:
Excuse me, I just wanted to help
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how can i do that or where is this option , i don't know about it frankly
Mohamad Gahed said:
how can i do that or where is this option , i don't know about it frankly
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Call settings/incoming calls
Hi, you can try to calibrate the sensor by tapping several times on kernel version in Settings and see if it works.
Good luck,
zaqm
zaqm said:
Hi, you can try to calibrate the sensor by tapping several times on kernel version in Settings and see if it works.
Good luck,
zaqm
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It works
calinorg said:
I didn't have any issue with proximity sensor, others say they did... Sincerely i think that they're just holding phone against their head wrong while talking...
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I think I've heard somewhere that there is a slight problem with the proximity sensor but that was due to it being ultrasonic rather than infrared. I'm not sure but may be that might be the reason.
hi all,
I have a Mi 10T, Indian version(MIUI Global 12.0.5.0 Stable). I have faced this issue from time to time too.
I did something that helped, I cleaned the LED indicator light hole and ear piece opening, using a bubble gum(please watch a few youtube videos on how to do that and do not get any residue of gum stuck in). Then as said above calibrated the sensor from kernel version settings.
Before the clean up, 6/10 calls I faced this nagging issue. Post clean up, its like 1/10 calls , and mostly that one call is usually whatsapp voice call this happens with and not the google phone app.
hope this helps you guys too.
EDIT : P.S. Are people with stock MIUI dailer/phone and messaging app facing this issue too? Kindly mention your phone's ROM version, I am planning to Install Indonesia version of stock MIUI Rom for my device, to get back Stock MIUI Dialer/Phone and messaging app.
Also, I kind of have a feeling that Google phone and messaging app are not optimised for MIUI ROM and/or this device.
yeeshanpocof1 said:
hi all,
I have a Mi 10T, Indian version(MIUI Global 12.0.5.0 Stable). I have faced this issue from time to time too.
I did something that helped, I cleaned the LED indicator light hole and ear piece opening, using a bubble gum(please watch a few youtube videos on how to do that and do not get any residue of gum stuck in). Then as said above calibrated the sensor from kernel version settings.
Before the clean up, 6/10 calls I faced this nagging issue. Post clean up, its like 1/10 calls , and mostly that one call is usually whatsapp voice call this happens with and not the google phone app.
hope this helps you guys too.
EDIT : P.S. Are people with stock MIUI dailer/phone and messaging app facing this issue too? Kindly mention your phone's ROM version, I am planning to Install Indonesia version of stock MIUI Rom for my device, to get back Stock MIUI Dialer/Phone and messaging app.
Also, I kind of have a feeling that Google phone and messaging app are not optimised for MIUI ROM and/or this device.
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It has nothing to do with Google phone app, sensor is ultrasonic and it is a bit iffy from time to time...
Atasal said:
I have seen some reviews about the issue of proximity sensor and turning on the screen during calls ,
Did Xiaomi solve it ?
or
I want to ask if this issue is severe .
sorry for my bad english
thanks in advance
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Him I have the very same issue.
Let's admit, Xiaomi note 8 pro is ****.
I've proximity issues and headphone connector issues.
The phone price is great, the quality is not there. Simply it's a big nightmare .
What a big disappoinment.
The issue exists for sure. What a piece of garbage is this phone. :-(
at home the problem appears when I switch the screen to 120hz and disappears at 60hz, it is the 120hz mode that causes concern the infrared sensor does not follow