Since I am a newbie in this technology, what is a proximity sensor and what is it used for when it detects or does not detect something?.. I installed the proximity sensor finder app on my Nexus 6 and I could not tell any details except timer started when portion of phone front was covered YET the measurement displayed did not say anything other than 0 or 5.00000 etc.. I also use the phone in speaker mode ..
The proximity sensor is there to turn the screen off during a phone call when you move the phone to your head. It turns the screen back on when you move it away from your head after. On the 6P it is located below the speaker grill.
Thank you,, so the proximity sensor serves a power saving function? I just tested this with my Nexus 6 using a TruShield TGSP and it worked fine.. I find it strange that a clear glass screen protector would not work on the Nexus 6P ??
painfree said:
Thank you,, so the proximity sensor serves a power saving function?
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No, the purpose of it is to deactivate the screen when it's against your face on a call so that you don't press things on the screen with your ear/face.
Yes, it does save a little power (you can power off the screen while on a call), but is really helps the screen know when you have the phone to your face. This allows it to disable input so you don't hit buttons on the screen while on a call.
It's a neat feature, but adds some difficulty because not all screen protectors are cut out to allow it to function fully. Like those above said, it helps you by not pressing buttons while you're talking.
I would also assume that android uses the proximity sensor for "on body detection" to tell if it's in your pocket or out in the open etc.
I am having similar sort of issue, I have glass protector on nexus 6P and when I dial any number the screen will go black and will not come back until the other person hangs up. even the phone is not near my face, how strange. not sure how to resolve
I also have a problem of my screen not turning on if I move it away from my face. At first I thought it was proximity sensor dead, but I used the proximity sensor finder app and was able to see that it works fine if I cover it. So it could be a bug with dialer/caller app in Marshmallow. Or maybe there's a setting somewhere.
How to turn off the proximity sensor? I have a tgsp that does not have a cut out for the sensor.
Return the tgsp because it's defective. The newer revisions do not suffer from the defect.
DeathmonkeyGTX said:
Return the tgsp because it's defective. The newer revisions do not suffer from the defect.
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My screen does not go dark when I put my 6P by my ear. How can I check if my sensor is on or off? TThanks
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Anyone has any experience with screen protector that covers the proximity sensor? will it mess up the sensor?
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No..i had my screen covered for 10 month now..
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forzanetti said:
Anyone has any experience with screen protector that covers the proximity sensor? will it mess up the sensor?
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No a screen protector is transparant, so it will let all light go trough.
Don't be afraid it will still work.
Try calling anyone, hold u phone near ur head, the screen will go off, and after, it will go on again
The proximity sensor does not depend on light to work though, try your phone in complete darkness and you're proximity sensor will still work.
no mine has worked perfectly with a screen protector since i have got the phone
Thanks for all the reply!!
It was very hard finding SP that covers the whole screen but with a small opening on the upper left for the sensor.. now I'll just get those that covers the whole screen
I bought three N5 for my parents and myself. The flap cases for the first two of them work well: when the flap is lifted up, the screen wakes up; when the flap is folded, the screen shuts down. However, the third one doesn't work well. Sometimes it works like the other two, but most time it doesn't.
The proximity sensor works well when I make calls. I also installed "Proximity sensor finder" to test the sensor, which actually detects the case accurately. But for some reason I don't know, the Android system doesn't shut down the screen even when the sensor detects a folded case. Anybody knows what the problem might be and how to fix it? Thanks.
Most proximity sensor cases have a magnet near where the volume rocker is. Do all three of your cases have that?
No, none of them has a magnet.
jd1639 said:
Most proximity sensor cases have a magnet near where the volume rocker is. Do all three of your cases have that?
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pb1153 said:
No, none of them has a magnet.
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Would the phone in question happen to have a screen protector? Sometimes the screen protector can cause this issue if it isn't installed correctly. Make sure the proximity sensor/light sensor isn't covered by the screen protector.
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pb1153 said:
No, none of them has a magnet.
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They have to. That's the way they turn off the screen. It's not the same sensor that turns off the screen when you're on the phone.
Yes, there is a screen protector, which has a whole at the location of the proximity sensor, so it shouldn't be a problem. What baffles me is that "Proximity sensor finder" is able to detect the case cover accurately, but the system cannot respond correctly.
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Would the phone in question happen to have a screen protector? Sometimes the screen protector can cause this issue if it isn't installed correctly. Make sure the proximity sensor/light sensor isn't covered by the screen protector.
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I see. This explains the problem. It seems that the tiny magnet in my case is not effective as it doesn't fold perfectly. Thanks a lot!
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They have to. That's the way they turn off the screen. It's not the same sensor that turns off the screen when you're on the phone.
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Yes, there is a screen protector, which has a whole at the location of the proximity sensor, so it shouldn't be a problem. What baffles me is that "Proximity sensor finder" is able to detect the case cover accurately, but the system cannot respond correctly.
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If you're 100% sure that the screen protector isn't obstructing the sensor then I would then clean around the area where the sensor is with a micro fiber cloth. If that doesn't doing anything then I would temporary switch the flip case with the one on your parents N5. It is possible that the case on one phone can be faulty. If that still doesn't work then I'd factory reset the phone.
And if that doesn't work... I'd get a warranty replacement. More than likely you have a faulty case.
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If you're 100% sure that the screen protector isn't obstructing the sensor
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Its not relevant. They don't work with proximity. They use the hall effect magnetic sensor
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rootSU said:
Its not relevant. They don't work with proximity. They use the hall effect magnetic sensor
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You're actually right come to think of it.
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I think I should blame the faulty case, as jd1639 and rootSU also pointed out. The magnet in the case is not effective. I believe what jd1639 has said, screen on/off during calls uses proximity sensor, but the response to case flap relies on magnet.
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If you're 100% sure that the screen protector isn't obstructing the sensor then I would then clean around the area where the sensor is with a micro fiber cloth. If that doesn't doing anything then I would temporary switch the flip case with the one on your parents N5. It is possible that the case on one phone can be faulty. If that still doesn't work then I'd factory reset the phone.
And if that doesn't work... I'd get a warranty replacement. More than likely you have a faulty case.
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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!!
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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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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
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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?
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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.
Hey, when i receive and accept a call, my screen immediately turns off. Like it should when i put my ear up to it. But during the call i cant do anything to get the screen to turn on. After the call i have to press the lock button and unlock it again to get it on.
1) bootloader unlocked
2) custom kernel?
3) stock ROM?
4) rooted?
6) What version of the OS are you on? MM 6.0.1 / .511
7) This is recent, tried with 2 different roms so it isnt rom reliant i guess.
8) When in service menu and testing the light sensor it responds on my hand covering the sensor so i don't think its faulty.
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Hey, when i receive and accept a call, my screen immediately turns off. Like it should when i put my ear up to it. But during the call i cant do anything to get the screen to turn on. After the call i have to press the lock button and unlock it again to get it on.
1) bootloader unlocked
2) custom kernel?
3) stock ROM?
4) rooted?
6) What version of the OS are you on? MM 6.0.1 / .511
7) This is recent, tried with 2 different roms so it isnt rom reliant i guess.
8) When in service menu and testing the light sensor it responds on my hand covering the sensor so i don't think its faulty.
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Clean your screen protector, if you have plastic protector REMOVE the screen protector.
Flash FTF with all WIPE options selected..
sceryavuz said:
Clean your screen protector, if you have plastic protector REMOVE the screen protector.
Flash FTF with all WIPE options selected..
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I have tempered glass with a cutout for the sensor though..
J03llV said:
I have tempered glass with a cutout for the sensor though..
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Mostly, screen protector cause that. Second sensors might be broken. Software is the last thing (if comes with stock)..
Go to *#*#7378423#*#* service test and go to proximity sensor, if it stays "ON" something is wrong with the proximity sensor, if you are absolutely 100% sure nothing is blocking your sensor, have you ever changed your display assembly? try pressing down around the top right of screen with a little force, both front and back if it switched to "OFF" when you press your screen there's a slight gap between your motherboard and front glass.
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Go to *#*#7378423#*#* service test and go to proximity sensor, if it stays "ON" something is wrong with the proximity sensor, if you are absolutely 100% sure nothing is blocking your sensor, have you ever changed your display assembly? try pressing down around the top right of screen with a little force, both front and back if it switched to "OFF" when you press your screen there's a slight gap between your motherboard and front glass.
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Holy this is it. I had to get my front glass replaced because it was shattered, when i press the screen it turns off, when i block the sensor it goes back to on again until i press on the screen. Also my vibrator motor seems to not function properly since, it sometimes doesnt vibrate at all, and sometimes with very little feedback. Could this also be a result of the replacement?
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Holy this is it. I had to get my front glass replaced because it was shattered, when i press the screen it turns off, when i block the sensor it goes back to on again until i press on the screen. Also my vibrator motor seems to not function properly since, it sometimes doesnt vibrate at all, and sometimes with very little feedback. Could this also be a result of the replacement?
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It could be the glue is not settling in correctly and adds very little gap than original one, did you replace the screen yourself? Mine showed this behavior I then reheat the edges of the screen with hair dryer then put pressure around the screen with those black paper clips, reheat it again then let it cool for about 2 hours.
I'm not entirely sure about the vibrator motor
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It could be the glue is not settling in correctly and adds very little gap than original one, did you replace the screen yourself? Mine showed this behavior I then reheat the edges of the screen with hair dryer then put pressure around the screen with those black paper clips, reheat it again then let it cool for about 2 hours.
I'm not entirely sure about the vibrator motor
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No, I had it done by a company in phone repairs. But i kinda regret fixing it instead of buying a new phone tbh..
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No, I had it done by a company in phone repairs. But i kinda regret fixing it instead of buying a new phone tbh..
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I bought this phone second hand and it had this issue, What I did was hair dryer and paperclip. and ..... try a more ghetto solution, which involves opening the back door, put some foam and double tape it near the camera module, there's an empty space. Make sure it presses the motherboard but not too hard or it will compromise the waterproof glue holding the back cover.
I took a picture of what I did to fix my issue
http://imgur.com/a/5bwuN
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I bought this phone second hand and it had this issue, What I did was hair dryer and paperclip. and ..... try a more ghetto solution, which involves opening the back door, put some foam and double tape it near the camera module, there's an empty space. Make sure it presses the motherboard but not too hard or it will compromise the waterproof glue holding the back cover.
I took a picture of what I did to fix my issue
http://imgur.com/a/5bwuN
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I'm not going to try that lol, i'm sure I will **** it up big time.. Im going to email the company trying to get something happen..
I had that issue, but since I run custom ROM such as SlimX no more black screen don't know why ?
Just for info is someone has this problem, i had small skin flake on the sensor hahahha.
Hi there,
I have a Google Pixel 6a with a replacement screen. All fine so far except for the proximity sensor (screen will not turn off/on during phone calls). I opened the phone again and noticed that the proximity sensor is actually working! But as soon as the screen is above the proximity sensor, it stops working. It seems the sensor is not "seeing" through the screen. But all is looking good to me - exactly as in different screen replacement tutorial videos on youtube. The replacement screen looks 100% like the original one. The screen was replaced by a phone-repair-shop - so I think they know what they are doing. I contacted them when I noticed that the sensor does not work anymore. But the phone came back to me again with the same error.
Do you have any ideas how i get the sensor to "see through the display"?
Regards
As i know the proximity sensor area on the replacement screen is clean and free from any dust, fingerprints, or smudges. Use a soft cloth or microfiber cloth to gently clean the area around the sensor or Sometimes, a slight misalignment can cause the sensor to be obstructed. Try repositioning the screen carefully and see if it makes a difference.
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