I am having issues with sensor on Desire S. The device will automatically vibrate along with the ring when it is kept in a pocket or something. The problem is that I have purchased a full body cover for it. So even if its kept on table and the device is covered it vibrates along with ring when I get a call. How to avoid this ?
cut/drill a hole in the cover... the sensor is located below the speaker, far on the left. point a very bright light there, and you'll see a small red dot... that's it, and that's where the cover has to be removed...
Hi I have bought an LG G2 D802 from eBay for practically nothing. The only thing that was wrong with it is that the screen had been replaced by what I presume is a cheap Chinese copy and after the replacement the screen would seem to turn off randomly (particularly during calls) and could not easily be turned back on again. Otherwise the phone works fine. The only thing that doesn't work is the proximity sensor. However I presume that this is a result of the new screen. Having read around on several forums, it seems that the proximity sensor is extremely sensitive to things like screen protectors, which can obstruct, or limit or prevent the functionality of the proximity sensor entirely. I therefore concluded that the likely issue was because the proximity sensor is likely to only respond to light over a given number of polarities (dark infra-red, placed against face, something similar I presume, in daylight or bright light, nearer the blue end of the spectrum etc). This would simplify how the proximity sensor should work under a number of given scenarios.
In the end the workaround was simple. I simply opened the phone and disconnected the proximity sensor and placed a small piece of insulating tape over the sensors connectors so it couldn't inadvertently reconnected when I closed the phone. The phone is now 100% fully functional, minus the proximity sensor of course. It now just functions like any other normal smartphone. I am naturally more than pleased with this outcome, given what I paid for the phone, which itself is in otherwise mint condition.
However the question I have is that the reason the proximity sensor was included was to prevent accidental button presses when making or receiving a call, when for example the phone is pressed against one's face. However it strikes me that exactly the same functionality should be possible in software? What I am looking for then is an app that will either lock the screen (or turn it off) to prevent accidental button presses in this way while a call is in progress and that will disable itself as soon as a call is ended. I of course need to be able to easily disable it, either from the lock screen, or via the power button, so that for example when I dial an automated dialling service and they want me to press buttons to navigate their menu I can still do this.
There seems to be a few apps around that can do this, but my question is, which is the best? Which is likely to cause the fewest problems for what I want?
I have ordered a new proximity sensor from China in case the proximity sensor itself might be at fault, but really having read that this can cause several problems and is rather more 'gimmicky' than practical, I think a software solution would probably be better anyway.
it should be replace with same hardware sir to be able for your device able to control it.
So has anyone found a fix for this problem aside from replacing the sensor itself? Maybe a build.prop or by using terminal. My phone screen wont stay on because it detects its in my pocket all the time posted screens below of useful info.
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Guys (and girls)!, I have found the solution, it took me like 6 hours to figure this out.
I have LS980 (LG G2 ofcourse).
I replaced the screen, and I actually refurbished the screen with LOCA glue myself, it is perfect, but apparently there's an issue with the proximity sensor, due to the specific shade they use to cover the inside of the glass at the location of the proximity sensor.
After replacing the screen, the Knock ON was not working, but KNOCK OFF was working fine.
In the Sensor Box i saw that i was getting half of the light that i was supposed to (on another LS980 i was getting about 800, while on the "faulty" one i was getting 400 light.)
And also the proximity sensor was dead, it showed 0.0 and a fallen plant.
I tried putting some tape, and colored it with a permanent market between the proximity sensor and the glass, and the KNOCK ON began to work, but during calls, the screen would not shut off.
I figured, there must be some SYNC between the light the screen is getting, and the proximity sensor, so i scraped off the paint that was on the glass where the proximity sensor is, so there will be much light coming in, and IT WORKED!!
SOLUTION:
Scrape off the dark paint on the glass (inside) at the location of the proximity sensor. do it gently.
clean it with alcohol so there will be no remains of paint.
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MosesTheTool said:
If you don't have the patience to read my story, skip to the solution at the end
Guys (and girls)!, I have found the solution, it took me like 6 hours to figure this out.
I have LS980 (LG G2 ofcourse).
I replaced the screen, and I actually refurbished the screen with LOCA glue myself, it is perfect, but apparently there's an issue with the proximity sensor, due to the specific shade they use to cover the inside of the glass at the location of the proximity sensor.
After replacing the screen, the Knock ON was not working, but KNOCK OFF was working fine.
In the Sensor Box i saw that i was getting half of the light that i was supposed to (on another LS980 i was getting about 800, while on the "faulty" one i was getting 400 light.)
And also the proximity sensor was dead, it showed 0.0 and a fallen plant.
I tried putting some tape, and colored it with a permanent market between the proximity sensor and the glass, and the KNOCK ON began to work, but during calls, the screen would not shut off.
I figured, there must be some SYNC between the light the screen is getting, and the proximity sensor, so i scraped off the paint that was on the glass where the proximity sensor is, so there will be much light coming in, and IT WORKED!!
SOLUTION:
Scrape off the dark paint on the glass (inside) at the location of the proximity sensor. do it gently.
clean it with alcohol so there will be no remains of paint.
don't be shy to press the Thanks button if this worked
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Thank you work as described thanks
keithlyn said:
Thank you work as described thanks
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Use the thanks button! :fingers-crossed:
I just got my screen replaced, and this is happening to me. Is this something I can do myself?
My Fix
I apologize for bad english. If anyone knows SERBIAN and want to translate beter contact me.
Before you start to scrach the touch, try this.
On LG D-802 , the ruber thing on the proximity sensor was cousing me promblems. CUT the ruber only the part atached on the light sensor and proximity and turn it around. The big hole that was once on the light sensor(Ruber) comes on the proximity...
And that fixed my proximity. Now the light sensor is covered with the small hole on the ruber and the small amount of light is passing try that hole, try spreading it with heated something.
If questions PM me.
I think I am having the same problems with a G2. The digitizer on my girlfriend's phone broke so I replaced it with a digitizer/screen combo. No we can only turn the screen on (power button or knock) when there is a lot of light in the room. If it is dark, the screen will turn on for a second and then turn off. The screen doesn't go dark during a call either.
This problem didn't start until I installed the new screen. I scraped half the paint off but it didn't seem to make a different. I also don't have the screen completely sealed as I didn't have tape pre-cut for the shape of the phone. I wouldn't think that makes a difference but who knows.
Hi all,
I have had the official flip case for a few weeks now and to be honest its not suiting me well.
Plus sides first.
Its thin, it looks nice, its decent quality material (coming from a person who does leather-work for a hobby). The fit is very good and the finish is excellent. Screen protection is always a bonus of course.
Down sides.
One handed operation is a pain in the butt. The lid has a mind of its own which makes it a pain especially for car mounts. taking photos can be another pain whilst trying to keep the top cover out of the way, The s-view screen when closed is very limited to say the least, customisation is pretty much none existent.
When waking the phone by opening the cover it sometimes gets confused and will only give me one chance at fingerprint unlocking before timing out?? If i then use the power button to wake it gets more confused still.
I also noticed after a weekend in the pocket the case had come loose on one side. This caused the cover to not notify the phone it was there. It didnt give me a prompt to check he seal. Due to the nature of the case there is more leverage to peel the back from the phone without you easily noticing.
Dont get me wrong I am not done with this case yet but its not impressing me so far, especially given the cost, the shocking cost of it...
Thoughts from other users???
Dissatisfied
I purchased the S-View as well when I got my S5
At first I loved it!
-It's sleek, professional looking IMO
-Screen protection is great
-The case stays shut like its supposed to
-Quick access to Camera
-Easily view text messages
After about a week of using it it became more of a PITA to use than anything.
-Lack of drop protection, but that's a given
-One handed use is frustrating
-No real customization to S-View screen
-I am a heavy email sender/receiver for work and I could not find a way to view email notifications on the S-View
-Inconsistent proximity sensor reaction. I would have to open the case to hang up the phone half the time
-If you flip the cover around to the back of the phone occasionally it would put the screen to sleep
-Any pictures taken while using the camera with the cover closed get saved to a separate folder within the device's storage
-Unlike the S5's screen the S-View screen would collect finger prints like crazy and I always had to clean it off
Just my 2 cents. I went back to Sprint and returned it in exchange for the Otterbox Defender and have no complaints so far!
I also have the Sview cover and trust me its looks nice and fancy but not practical at all Mine is back in it's box. Just too cumbersome to use...
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hi guys,
not sure if you're facing this issue.
i recently bought a protective cover, and after fixing it, noticed that the device is behaving odly.
it sleeps intermittently during use (as if you pressed the on/off button) and when you press on/off to turn it back, the home button and capacitive buttons are not functional. Back, home, and the task buttons can't work... after a few minutes of on/off, then it's ok.
however, when i take it out of the protective cover, it doesn't happen.
any of you have that problem?
Thanks.
Regards,
Liang
Yeah, I've experienced this problem too. I have a case that can flip the orientation of the screen. It seems that if I flip the tablet around the capacitive buttons come back. Very strange problem. I hope they can fix it in an update.
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Hopefully the sensitivity of the magnetic sensor that controls smart cover functionality can be reduced via a software update. Until then being cognizant of it and realizing what orientation we have to keep our cover flaps away from to keep from triggering the screen off feature is all we can do.
Some cases have weaker magnets than others.
muzzy996 said:
Hopefully the sensitivity of the magnetic sensor that controls smart cover functionality can be reduced via a software update. Until then being cognizant of it and realizing what orientation we have to keep our cover flaps away from to keep from triggering the screen off feature is all we can do.
Some cases have weaker magnets than others.
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hi,
the cover i have does not have magnets.
where exactly the sensor that tirggers the sleep?
thanks.
gnilow
The sensor is approximately 1.75 inches to the right of the G in the Samsung Logo and 1.5 inches from the top edge of the tablet.
Have you run a paper clip along all surfaces of the case/cover to determine for sure that there are no magnets embedded within either side of it? Magnets used for the on/off functionality in covers are thin and hidden inside the cardboard that is within the fabric/leather linings.
muzzy996 said:
The sensor is approximately 1.75 inches to the right of the G in the Samsung Logo and 1.5 inches from the top edge of the tablet.
Have you run a paper clip along all surfaces of the case/cover to determine for sure that there are no magnets embedded within either side of it? Magnets used for the on/off functionality in covers are thin and hidden inside the cardboard that is within the fabric/leather linings.
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thanks... but what exactly am i looking at? or is it internal?
you reckon that it's the magnet that's causing this? funny, it was a cheap case, will run through a clip along the surface and check it out.
thanks
The sensor is internal. If you pass a magnet over that spot it will toggle the tablet screen on and off.
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My mate 8 is still working like a champ, but the top and bottom of the screen are peeled and it's very ugly (see the attached photos).
Currently I use a full body cover like this to cover that up. But the problem with those covers is that the auto-brightness doesn't work very well anymore because of the shade on the ambient light sensor.
Is there any solution for this except for replacing the screen and the stupid GLUE trick which might actually make the phone completely useless if not done right?
I was thinking it would be great if there was some sort of black sticker in shape of top and bottom bars where I could stick them on the screen top and bottom to cover this up (like black stickers with the correct shape of sensors).
Anyone?
hey, same problem here.
screen peeled off, but everything works.
i want to replace or glue it, how do i do it?
found online 2 versions of display, just the display and one with frame on.if i get just the display i need to somehow glue it to my existing frame - what do i use? liquid glue (like b-7000 or t-8000 types sold online) or double side tape (seen in a clip replacing a samsung display).
if i get the display with frame i have to move all the phone internals to the new display (battery, camera, electronic boards) - more money and labour.
those of you with experience, please help!