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Proximity sensor adjustment?

Hey guys I have the CoreDroid non Gingerbread rom, and noticed that I practically need to have the top of the phone touching my head in order for it to keep the screen off. So if I tilt the phone any which way I will end up either hanging up or pressing any number of buttons. Is there an app or setting I can change to increase the sensitivity of the proximity sensor? I noticed I did not have this problem with the stock rom. Thanks guys.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17742828/DHD Proximity Recalibrator.apk

I was told by HTC that the proximity sensor was a hardware issue..hence the reason for my replacement - I didn't look into it really..
So there is a fix for it using an app? What if it doesn't work period - is it a hardware issue?
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For anybody following this thread who also found that the above link is dead, this one may help you. It's a proximity adjuster app, so you can use it to set which levels you want to have the screen react at.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=951858

Sub1ime14 said:
For anybody following this thread who also found that the above link is dead, this one may help you. It's a proximity adjuster app, so you can use it to set which levels you want to have the screen react at.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=951858
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did you really just dig up a 1 year old thread? omg im sure no one is still watching this waiting for a reply

Old thread. Thread closed

Completely Disable Proximity Sensor?

Hi, I recently purchased a Nexus S off eBay that was listed as broken because of the odd call behavior a broken proximity sensor causes. I figured it would be an easy fix, but I am having no luck at all finding any method of disabling the proximity sensor for the Nexus S. Many HTC phones apparently have this issue more commonly, and there are many threads of their proximity sensor issues, but none of the fixes offered there are applicable to the Nexus S. I've searched the forum, google, and the Cyanogenmod settings throughly looking for any sort of disable option, but have found nothing. Any help answering this question would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Nobody? I've poked around looking for the driver directory to remove it, but it doesn't appear to be in a similar location to HTC phones.
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I mostly use MIUI nowadays, so I'm not too sure about any other ROMs, but if you're willing to use it, MIUI has a setting for disabling proximity sensor for calls (under Settings>Programs>Call>Answer Settings)

darkwater13 said:
I mostly use MIUI nowadays, so I'm not too sure about any other ROMs, but if you're willing to use it, MIUI has a setting for disabling proximity sensor for calls (under Settings>Programs>Call>Answer Settings)
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Thanks for the reply. I'm sad to see Cyanogenmod doesn't have this setting... I've read this elsewhere but really don't feel like switching to MIUI. Looks like I might not have much of a choice if I want to actually use my phone as a phone, though . Thanks again.

CM7 has the ability to disable the sensor as well
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Solution
Here is how to disable it completely:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1658474
I did it on my brother's phone and it worked.
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[Q] Vibration pattern

Hi all!
Iam missing every call and sms in silent vibration mode when iam walking in the street... soooo
Can i customise the vibration pattern for incoming calls and sms???
Iam using HyperNonSense ICS 3.32 based.
Maybe some registry hacks?
And not "Tasker" plz...
Thanks in advance!Sry if its nooby

First off, I'm a new member to XDA and others may have better suggestions then myself, but I figure I'd try and help you out.
For the voice calls, when the phone is in vibrate mode there is already a vibrate pattern that the phone uses. As for changing the pattern, I'm not sure how to do this.
For the sms issue, I personally use an app call "Handcent SMS". In the settings for the app, under "Settings->Notification Settings->Notification Settings->Vibrate Pattern->Custom" you can change the pattern.
Sorry I couldn't be of more help, hopefully someone else has more information.

Eeeh,its not the way i was looking 4 =) but thanks anyway..
I've found an app called "Smart Vibrator" in market, but it seems do nothing. Iam changing the pattern but it remains the same it was =(
Maybe in XDA were threads with useful apps for such customising?
P.S. is it OK for u all,who read this topic, to have such a badly vibration?
Or u got another methods to improve it?
Or doesnt matter at all 4 u? =)
Write suggestions plz =)

WarcoLLapsE said:
Eeeh,its not the way i was looking 4 =) but thanks anyway..
I've found an app called "Smart Vibrator" in market, but it seems do nothing. Iam changing the pattern but it remains the same it was =(
Maybe in XDA were threads with useful apps for such customising?
P.S. is it OK for u all,who read this topic, to have such a badly vibration?
Or u got another methods to improve it?
Or doesnt matter at all 4 u? =)
Write suggestions plz =)
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Are you using some kind of cover for the device?
Even with the soft (Silicon) back cover on my phone I can still feel it vibrating in my pocket.

kgs1992 said:
Are you using some kind of cover for the device?
Even with the soft (Silicon) back cover on my phone I can still feel it vibrating in my pocket.
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Nope, only the thin rag bag. Nothing unusual..
Maybe its the ROM feature?I mean weak vibrations??
Still don't know what to hack

Light Flow

Will try now...=)
Thanks!
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Seems it working!
Will test it more tomorrow!

Michealtbh said:
Light Flow
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Why didn't I think of that?!
The LED feature is pretty useless since we have only 3 colour options. :/

[Q] Is there any fix for the proximity sensor problem(during call) for Nexus 5

Hi everyone,
I have been searching for a fix for this proximity sensor( during call) bug which is in Nexus 5 ,i have seen for some other phone like nexus 4 etc.There is fix for it. But is there any solution for Nexus 5.
The issue can be viewed in this Youtube.

trisankur said:
Hi everyone,
I have been searching for a fix for this proximity sensor( during call) bug which is in Nexus 5 ,i have seen for some other phone like nexus 4 etc.There is fix for it. But is there any solution for Nexus 5.
The issue can be viewed in this Youtube.
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I`am running 4.4.2 and not rooted and i don`t have that issue. Are you rooted and running stock or custom rom, running mods like xposed framework, running a custom kernel and/or recovery? Info please

ya i am rooted and i m in stock rom only,but using Franco kernal(R32).Xposed framework i m using gravitybox(KK).I have CWM recovery.
What is causing this problem any idea??
N thanks for ur reply.

trisankur said:
ya i am rooted and i m in stock rom only,but using Franco kernal(R32).Xposed framework i m using gravitybox(KK).I have CWM recovery.
What is causing this problem any idea??
N thanks for ur reply.
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Look in the Xposed and/or Franco kernel thread for a similar issue like yours, there may be a fix posted. Last resort is to flash a stock image in fastboot and that will probably fix your problem.

trisankur said:
Hi everyone,
I have been searching for a fix for this proximity sensor( during call) bug which is in Nexus 5 ,i have seen for some other phone like nexus 4 etc.There is fix for it. But is there any solution for Nexus 5.
The issue can be viewed in this Youtube.
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When asking for assistance it's best to provide as much information as possible. As it stands I have no idea what you're referring to, and I think it's safe to assume most people won't either.

Ok i will search in there threads.Hope there is some fix posted
Thanks.

trisankur said:
Ok i will search in there threads.Hope there is some fix posted
Thanks.
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Hi,
But what is "this proximity sensor( during call) bug" you are referring? Honestly I have no idea what you are talking about, I never had noticed a bug or anything else with the proximity sensor during call
Like _MetalHead_ said if you want help describe the problem...

Ok fine i will keep that in mind, next time if i post any questions.

trisankur said:
Ok fine i will keep that in mind, next time if i post any questions.
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For the next time ok, but for now (in this thread here) you can't describe/explain the problem???

There is video on youtube regarding this.i cant post it in here so.
Anywaz the issue is when i m in call,
Steps
1)Call a number
2)Screen goes off.
if i try to make the screen on(to end the all or anything) i have to press 4-5 times power button which also happens by luck to make the screen on.
Also when in call (screen is off),if i try to do something in the status bar.Like if i touch near status bar(in call screen off),when the call ends u can see the status bar was active even if the screen was off.
Hope i m understandable.

i have posted the description of the issue just now .

Historically, this was usually down to a crap screen protector blocking the sensors. OP - are you using an SP?

EddyOS said:
Historically, this was usually down to a crap screen protector blocking the sensors. OP - are you using an SP?
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Ya i m using Sceen protector,but this issue is for poeple who r not using SP also ,in other forums i have seen the same issue.

Only happens to me in the dark.

touch control
I have the same problem, during call the screen go black like it shuld be ,but its stilk active so if you tuch it it still responsive as if its on, i found thet if i disable touch control the problem goes away...

trisankur said:
ya i am rooted and i m in stock rom only,but using Franco kernal(R32).Xposed framework i m using gravitybox(KK).I have CWM recovery.
What is causing this problem any idea??
N thanks for ur reply.
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exactly the same for me!!! (except R33)

Same issue on mine, and I don't use a case or screen protector. It's annoying because I have to enter a passcode to check my voicemail, but the screen stays black when I move the phone away from my head. Putting it on speaker seems to fix the issue, but I don't always want my phone calls broadcast to everyone around me.

Disabling vibration completly without root?

I got a used pixel device with vibration rattling problem. Is there a way to disable vibration function completely with out rooting the device. I am on android 8.1.2 so please suggest.
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8.1.2... wow, you're ahead of time
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voolandis said:
8.1.2... wow, you're ahead of time
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Ofc its was a typo. So you just replied to be sarcastic. Find a better hobby mate.

ali4g said:
Ofc its was a typo. So you just replied to be sarcastic. Find a better hobby mate.
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If you don't like my hobby, well, I can't help you there. Mate.
Where I CAN help you is with your real problem. See, I also got an used Pixel with rattling vibration. So just go thru all the settings on the phone and anywhere you see it - disable it or turn it off. This means haptic feedback, keyboard settings, ringtone settings etc. You can't disable it all at once, you just gotta go one by one. It's a 3 minute walk, you can do it.
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