Proximity sensor trouble - Sony Xperia M2

I have a d2303 with 18.6.A.0.182 update. When I make a phone call or answer to one and place my phone near my ear it does not shut off the screen but lags a little bit. This causes random touches on the screen and apps start. But also if I move the phone to my ear a little , while I am talking, the screen turn on again. This problem was the same at kit kat version too. The proximity seems fine when I tested it with some apps.

glitho said:
I have a d2303 with 18.6.A.0.182 update. When I make a phone call or answer to one and place my phone near my ear it does not shut off the screen but lags a little bit. This causes random touches on the screen and apps start. But also if I move the phone to my ear a little , while I am talking, the screen turn on again. This problem was the same at kit kat version too. The proximity seems fine when I tested it with some apps.
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I still have the same problem.

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Is anyone having issues with the Tbolt hanging up by shifting the phone around during a call? This is getting frustrating as its happening a lot. I'm using BAMF 1.6.3.
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Yes...methinks it has something to do with the proximity sensor?
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zander06 said:
Yes...methinks it has something to do with the proximity sensor?
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My proximity sensor is horrible.
so no solutions?
pnd4pnd said:
so no solutions?
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None that I know of yet. It is the proximity sensor, as my bolt is also plagued by this issue. Hopefully someone will take the time to adjust the sensitivity of it in a ROM so that it doesn't wake up the phone so easily while on a call.
I have that same issue. I got in the habit of hitting the home button before I put the phone up to my face. By the time I end the call, my browser or something is opened, but at least I don't hang up on the person I'm talking to.
Another solution: after the call comes in and you answer, just hit the power button. The screen will turn off (and won't turn back on until you hit the power button again).
I saw another thread about this. Someone said that lint gets into the speaker grill and messes with the sensor. Just lightly blow onto the grill to get the lint out of the way. I had issues with the screen not turning off when I put the phone to my face. This solved my issue... for now.

Proximity sensor doesn't work during phone calls

My screen goes black when I am in a phone call and it does not turn on unless I hold the power button or something like that. I have already went to the proximity settings to test that it is working.
Any ideas?
Firmware version? Seems to be a bug in last firmwares. Also had this issue some time. Now it seems to be gone.
punkt said:
Firmware version? Seems to be a bug in last firmwares. Also had this issue some time. Now it seems to be gone.
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.In the process of backing up my phone atm to try a factory reset. I'm on latest T-mobile version though.
How did you fix yours?
Bump. Anyone? Is there a fix or is my sensor faulty? Because if it is I can still send it back in for a replacement. Sometimes it will work fine, and sometimes it won't.
I've got similar problem. When sensor is activated, it's keeping activated even if nothing is in front of sensor, so I have to wait for other side to end a call.. any suggestions?
EDIT: problem solved-> I just cleaned the glass on proximity sensor, maybe some dust was there
xdomx said:
I've got similar problem. When sensor is activated, it's keeping activated even if nothing is in front of sensor, so I have to wait for other side to end a call.. any suggestions?
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I also have a problem with phone's proximity sensor. With me, it shows some signs of work right after i boot up the phone. In service menu (*#*#7378423#*#*) -> Proximity switch starts with On value and then goes Off, On, Off, On.. a cycle of at least one minute. The interesting thing is when i cover the sensor it stays On, which means it detects its working. I suppose the sensor is faulty, as I tried several suggested methods to resolve this issue: pressing firmly on top of the sensor, factory resets, reinstalling the software with Sony's PC software kit, some applications from Google market, etc. None of them helped.
As I bought my phone 2nd hand, I see the upper speaker is pressed on its left side a little bit, as if the phone was dropped exactly on this spot at the speaker (which I find is almost impossible, as the front panel is perfect without scratches or anything) or somehow it was pushed with some sharp object. I explained this as it might have a link with the proximity sensor issue, or it may not be connected to it, not sure.

Screen turns off quickly after waking from lock.

Basically for no reason i can find, sometimes when waking the screen from lock (screen off) it will turn the screen on and immediately turn off again so i have to keep trying to turn the screen on until it acts normally. when it happens and how many times i have to try to wake the screen until it acts normally seems completely random, does anyone know whats going on or how to fix this?
i also believe it did this before root (stock)
H950, 5.1.1, v11z, rooted, xposed
Happens to me too from time and time again, also like you said it's random and it happened to me on zv8/zv9 so not sure why.
admee2k13 said:
Happens to me too from time and time again, also like you said it's random and it happened to me on zv8/zv9 so not sure why.
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Glad its not just me. Its annoying as hell and i have no idea how to fix it
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do you all have screen protectors?
Make sure you aren´t covering the proximity sensor thats at the left side from the earpiece.
This used to happen to me on G2 and G4.
Seems like knock on and several other apps are linked to the proximity/light sensors.
Try removing the screen protector or cleaning that part, sometimes it gets dirty from making phone calls or stuff.
no screen protector and I keep my screen clean constantly
Try to install some testing tool which tests proximity sensor and see if the phone reacts
This has happen to me as well, its annoying haha. but If you let your screen chill for a few seconds after it does it....it should be fine afterwards.
but in all honesty...get rid of the LG flex2 if you can...my screen is completely glitchy! Big pink horizontal line in the middle of my screen..and below it is a fully shaded pink distortion of color that keeps flickering...the phone is F*ked basically....and this is my 2nd time with this phone. My first one did it too..but not as bad as my LG Flex 2 right now! I am getting a new one today..hopefully it doesnt happen again. seems like a Hardware malfunction
GoofNoof said:
This has happen to me as well, its annoying haha. but If you let your screen chill for a few seconds after it does it....it should be fine afterwards.
but in all honesty...get rid of the LG flex2 if you can...my screen is completely glitchy! Big pink horizontal line in the middle of my screen..and below it is a fully shaded pink distortion of color that keeps flickering...the phone is F*ked basically....and this is my 2nd time with this phone. My first one did it too..but not as bad as my LG Flex 2 right now! I am getting a new one today..hopefully it doesnt happen again. seems like a Hardware malfunction
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Never heard any of your problems. I got 3 LG Flex 2s home and none of them having trouble. All on ZV9. Just mine rooted. Must be your provider making your life misserable.
I just replaced the screen of my LG G Flex 2. Unfortunately, the screen light goes off anytime I am making a call or I receive a call, this makes it very difficult for me to end the calls I make or receives. Please how can I fix this problem?
It's because of the proximity sensor.when you cover it screen goes off.same on every other g flex 2.

Proximity issue?

I seem to be having an issue with my proximity sensor. At times it works 100% which leads me to believe it's a bug in the marshmallow update, since it never happend before it. Sometimes when making a call I can't hang up, the only thing I can do is force reboot the phone. Anyone else with this issue,or should I send it in for repair.
Reilly9 said:
I seem to be having an issue with my proximity sensor. At times it works 100% which leads me to believe it's a bug in the marshmallow update, since it never happend before it. Sometimes when making a call I can't hang up, the only thing I can do is force reboot the phone. Anyone else with this issue,or should I send it in for repair.
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No it happens to me too since the update, very rarely but very annoying!
I'm on the UK Generic version if that makes any difference...
welshlad said:
No it happens to me too since the update, very rarely but very annoying!
I'm on the UK Generic version if that makes any difference...
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I'm on the same firmware
Really annoying indeed. I wouldn't say rarely in my case, 70% of the time I'd say... Hopefully it gets solved asap!
Reilly9 said:
I'm on the same firmware
Really annoying indeed. I wouldn't say rarely in my case, 70% of the time I'd say... Hopefully it gets solved asap!
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I find if you give the screen a wipe where the proximity sensor is when it happens, it usually sorts it out. Maybe it's just over sensitive or something...
welshlad said:
I find if you give the screen a wipe where the proximity sensor is when it happens, it usually sorts it out. Maybe it's just over sensitive or something...
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Has anyone found any solution? This is annoying me too much. Sometimes even when I tap play in music app, the screen goes black.
I have the same problem which began instantly after updating to build number 32.1.A.1.185, and this happens to me every time I place a phone call. Running the Ear Proximity test has it vibrating constantly (meaning that it detects the ear). If i wipe the area above the proximity sensor before running the test and then run the test with nothing near the sensor then it will remain off - but then when something approaches the sensor it kicks in and then never switches off even when you move away from the sensor.
Seems like they have quietly fixed it through some update because it is working fine now.
Completely same problem here with same behaving, but with build 32.2.A.0.224. Any solution?
I mean as farooknaji wrote...
same problem here!
Where is the proximity sensor. Could be my panzerglass (tempered glass screen protector) pressing on it leading my phone to think its againt my ear?
Same problem here since last firmware update! I contacted sony but they say is a hardware issue :S
Do you guys know a way to fix it? Its pretty anoying
I had this to, after I placed a extra glass screenprotector.
Removed it, no problems any more.
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Anyone else having this problem?

When I try to pull down the notification bar on the right the screen goes black. Also turns off the always on display. I'm assuming it's something with the Proximity sensor. Tired of all the little bugs and problems with this phone. I’m returning it. Just curious if anybody else is having this problem.
https://youtu.be/moTuJP06JCw
alnova1 said:
When I try to pull down the notification bar on the right the screen goes black. Also turns off the always on display. I'm assuming it's something with the Proximity sensor.
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No, mine isn't doing that. You might have a dud.
alnova1 said:
When I try to pull down the notification bar on the right the screen goes black. Also turns off the always on display. I'm assuming it's something with the Proximity sensor. Tired of all the little bugs and problems with this phone. I’m returning it. Just curious if anybody else is having this problem.
https://youtu.be/moTuJP06JCw
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I've had that happen on my Pixel 2 XL. Only once or twice and restart fixed it every time.
It's definitely the prox sensor. Always On Display shuts off when the phone is in your pocket or face down, which is detected by the proximity sensor, so that's totally normal. As far as it happening on the home screen, it seems like the phone thinks you're in a call, which would use the proximity sensor to turn the screen off near your head. I would reboot as @jimv1983 suggested and see if that works.
Are you using a screen protector? Sometimes those can cause issues with the proximity sensor, but usually it just causes the screen to shut off and not come back on during a call as it senses the protector at all times instead of your face.
fury683 said:
It's definitely the prox sensor. Always On Display shuts off when the phone is in your pocket or face down, which is detected by the proximity sensor, so that's totally normal. As far as it happening on the home screen, it seems like the phone thinks you're in a call, which would use the proximity sensor to turn the screen off near your head. I would reboot as @jimv1983 suggested and see if that works.
Are you using a screen protector? Sometimes those can cause issues with the proximity sensor, but usually it just causes the screen to shut off and not come back on during a call as it senses the protector at all times instead of your face.
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I had a case with a built-in screen protector on it and I thought that might be what was causing it but after taking it off it still did it. Weird thing though once I put it on the wireless charger it stop doing it. Hasn’t done it all day even with case on. Weird. Still thinking about taking it back to Best Buy and swapping it out.
I've had a similar issue where the proximity sensor will not deactivate as long as a call is going (can't hangup, can't unlock, can't speaker phone, can't mute, etc.). I have to wait for the other person to hang up. Get an automated robo-call you accidentally answered....oh well, guess you have to listen to them. I have never been so angry at a phone as I am with this one. Especially as expensive as it is. I absolutely would NOT have bought this phone if I knew ahead of time how aggravating this would be! Thinking of sending it back. BUYERS BEWARE!
tonic1080 said:
I've had a similar issue where the proximity sensor will not deactivate as long as a call is going (can't hangup, can't unlock, can't speaker phone, can't mute, etc.). I have to wait for the other person to hang up. Get an automated robo-call you accidentally answered....oh well, guess you have to listen to them. I have never been so angry at a phone as I am with this one. Especially as expensive as it is. I absolutely would NOT have bought this phone if I knew ahead of time how aggravating this would be! Thinking of sending it back. BUYERS BEWARE!
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Had this very issue with my pixel XL and blowing on the top speaker grille of dust with compressed air solved it.
But if this is out of the box that sucks. It should not be like that. My pixel was approaching two years when that happened.

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