I know it's supposed to, but it's starting to annoy me that I have such a hard time swiping down for notifications because 7 out of 10 times I try, the screen turns off.
Any fix for this?
Are you using a screen protector? It could be interfering with the prox sensor. There may also be an issue with the phone app as the screen should only shut off with prox sensor when you're in a call. If the phone app is stuck it might think you're still on a call. Have you rebooted the phone? Uninstall/reinstall updates for phone?
Someone else had a similar issue last week here or on reddit. I'll see if I can find it.
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here it is, doesn't look like OP provided an update https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3/help/problem-t3858582
@alnova1
I had the same issue (no screen protector also), dealt with it for about a week and finally called support about the issue. They told me that they have been dealing with other people who are having the same issue and did an RMA for me without much push back.
So I cleaned my screen real good, especially there by the sensor. It's behaving normally now. It wasn't THAT dirty, but apparently it made a difference. It I have issues again, I'll call support.
(No screen protector btw... Not yet anyway)
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Im getting this wierd screen thing going on. Anyone seen this or possibly have a solution?
When I tap the screen it comes back on... If I keep taping it, it eventually stays on, untill I put it in the dock or remove it from the dock, or tap the screen again.
Screen was recently replaced, I know now that If I apply a small amount of pressure on the top left of the tablet the screen stays on, when I let go it goes back to what the video shows above.
Possibility
I knocked my tf off a bedside table and could not get the screen to come on half the time. First, plugging it in or docking it seemed to help.
Finally, it wouldn't come on at all though I could see the backlight was lit. Not exactly what you are experiencing, but one thing I would check is to see if it looks okay through HDMI out.
I ended up opening the case (not hard, search Google for teardown instructions) and tightening a black video cable near the battery that had come loose. It's been fine ever since. I found info about it on slatedroid.
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had the same problem
I might help you because i had nearly the same issue. My TF worked fine and from one hour to the next the screen flicker appeared. I decided to check it without sending it for RMA. i opened it very carefull and found the internal LVDS micro connector being loose alltough it was fixed with tape in production line. But 0.5mm out of the correct position was enough to start to flicker and show inverted colours. I dont recommend to open the device if you dont know how you should do it or have no experience in electronics...in this case, better return it for RMA...good luck!
Greeting my fellow phonenerds, today I accidently my nexus 5, in the water after having it and loved it with all my heart for more than half a year. My heart stopped and my breath was on strike, but i was quick in turning it off and leaving it for drying in the sun for a few hours (it was pretty hot this day), with the back case opened. I started the phone and saw some quite depressing and scary phenomena, like, flickering screen, lines switching rapidly, but also no touch input, nothing registered, it sometimes "touched itself on random locations" but without my control. So i shut it off, leaving it for more drying, i've also cleansed the electronic connections with acetone very carefully to remove any oxidation or dirt from the water, left it for drying again. The screen is ok now, some little flickering from whiter to darker, but mostly fine, no buggy ****. Altough it cannot still sense my touch input, but i've only tried booting to the main os so i thught, wel lets try booting it in recovery mode, and voila! the touch works fine, but not when booted into the home screen. What is the problem?
The problem is it got wet..... Lol
Sorry, but kinda a silly question.
Water usually fries something.
Send it for repair. ?
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To be clear....water will not ever, in anyway, affect software.....so I'm sure you have hardware damage, as is usually the case with water damage.
Hey, flash stock to it and see. If it works, awesome!!! If its the same....game over.
KJ said:
The problem is it got wet..... Lol
Sorry, but kinda a silly question.
Water usually fries something.
Send it for repair. ?
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To be clear....water will not ever, in anyway, affect software.....so I'm sure you have hardware damage, as is usually the case with water damage.
Hey, flash stock to it and see. If it works, awesome!!! If its the same....game over.
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I will try to flash stock. I think it's just weird that the touch works in twrp recovery and not in the OS, dont you think?
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I will try to flash stock. I think it's just weird that the touch works in twrp recovery and not in the OS, dont you think?
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Yes, its strange....but could just be how it is. Getting it wet won't alter files... Just fry hardware.
If its the same after a wipe and stock flash....you're probably pooched. That rules out software anyway.
Good luck!
KJ said:
Yes, its strange....but could just be how it is. Getting it wet won't alter files... Just fry hardware.
If its the same after a wipe and stock flash....you're probably pooched. That rules out software anyway.
Good luck!
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It is strange, doesnt sound logical at all, does twrp use other hardware to sense input? no. Well, somehow the water made the phone buggy, because it works now Clean install of carbonrom.
Edit* I took my joy too early, its still buggy, sometimes the touch works great, then the os freezes and a simple restard of screen can make it funcion again.
I cleanflashed stock. Everything stock. After every clean install I can use the phone flawlessy for about 1 minute, before the screen freezes (animations still show, like background animations) and no touch is registered anymore, if i turn off n on the screen, i may be able to use touch for a few seconds again before it freezes. Im pretty sure my phone is broken, but im not sure what is broken, the touch obviously works, the screen works, its just some other problem, maybe a weird voltage builds up in the screen after you use it for a while because some little connection is fried i dont know. Im just curious what is wrong, maybe i should just send it in to a repair clinic.
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i should just send it in to a repair clinic.
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Yep
I got my OnePlus One today. What a happy day until this problem showed up.
My screen works just fine, but this happens every once a while. The screen looks like this for some seconds and goes back to normal then.
Any tips?
Its probably software. But wow that hurts my eyes looking at that picture.
Tell me about it. I almost went to an eye doctor. Lol
Are you able to reproduce the problem repeatedly? Does it happen only on the home screen or does it happen in other apps as well?
It appears when ever, where ever. If i take a screenshot of it, it won't appear in there. That's why i took a photo of it.
So, is this screen broken?
It could possibly be hardware then. The only way to really know is to flash a custom ROM or reflash the stock ROM, if it happens on another ROM then its for sure hardware.
Ok. Thanks! I think i'm the only one with this issue. Haven't found anything similar from the web, when searching.
The problem appeared once again and i rebooted the device. The screen had this ghosting in the bootup aswell.
I've done factory reset aswell and the problem continues.
If it occurs outside the OS then its for sure hardware
ALready
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My problem is in the title. It isn't my grip either. I have tried placing my finger over the proximity sensor and still it doesn't turn off. I have tried turning off and restarting my phone. Thanks.
Do you have a screen protector on which covers the proximity sensor?
Else I'd suggest a software repair.
Any chance it being in speakerphone mode? The screen off by proximity is disabled then.
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Any chance it being in speakerphone mode? The screen off by proximity is disabled then.
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I am an idiot. That is all.
Hi have same problem, changed proximity sensor, also take off screen protector.
Strange but is reaction with light screen is dimmer or brighter but under calls is all time on
Regards
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This solution maybe is not for everyone but i was clear connector on board with isopropyl alcohol 99.9% and now is working fine
Regards
A bit of a strange issue. The fingerprint sensor has been working 100% without issue since getting the phone.
I let the kids use my phone for an hour to watch cartoons. After that it started not recognising my finger. I cleaned the glass, removed the case, re created the fingerprint profiles. I made a mistake and tried an OTA update, which then had to fully reset the phone, but that's another issue.
I am using a tempered glass protector. I took it off for 1 day to see if that made a difference and not really. Even being extremely careful after 1 day there were tiny scratches on the screen.
Wondering if anyone else has had an issue like this. I did reload it with the latest Miui 12 stable, but made no difference. Not sure if the kids were pressing it constantly, but no signs of damage.
It will vibrate and attempt to recognise my finger, but just fails. Then the next time it may work, but intermittent and really annoying.
I have found that it seems to work better when out of a case for some reason. Maybe the sides of the case resting on the glass.
Overall I think this is a great phone. Shame about no development happening. As I use it debloated with MicroG it means I can't do ota updates.
I'm considering getting a Galaxy, Oneplus or Pixel phone. Until the possibility of more development happens if ever
We've had ours for about 3-4 days now and I have found the FPS to be crap out-of-the-box. Exactly the same issues as you, and with just the default screen protector on it. Sometimes it works fine at first attempt, at other times I have no choice but to enter the PIN to unlock.
I made the mistake of letting my kids use the phone again a few days ago. After that the fingerprint sensor would sometimes not be detected. The phone randomly won't switch on and have to hold down power for about a minute then it turns on. Very annoying, but doesn't happen all the time. Did it almost all weekend, then today it's working almost fine.
Did test in TWRP and didn't have the same issue. So making me think it's either software or fingerprint sensor related, causing the issue.
Still think the phone is great and there's not really another phone on the market I'd prefer at the moment, just need some custom rom support. A work friend has a Note 8 and his will be 50% battery while this is still about 85% or so
Same
birleytweet said:
A bit of a strange issue. The fingerprint sensor has been working 100% without issue since getting the phone.
I let the kids use my phone for an hour to watch cartoons. After that it started not recognising my finger. I cleaned the glass, removed the case, re created the fingerprint profiles. I made a mistake and tried an OTA update, which then had to fully reset the phone, but that's another issue.
I am using a tempered glass protector. I took it off for 1 day to see if that made a difference and not really. Even being extremely careful after 1 day there were tiny scratches on the screen.
Wondering if anyone else has had an issue like this. I did reload it with the latest Miui 12 stable, but made no difference. Not sure if the kids were pressing it constantly, but no signs of damage.
It will vibrate and attempt to recognise my finger, but just fails. Then the next time it may work, but intermittent and really annoying.
I have found that it seems to work better when out of a case for some reason. Maybe the sides of the case resting on the glass.
Overall I think this is a great phone. Shame about no development happening. As I use it debloated with MicroG it means I can't do ota updates.
I'm considering getting a Galaxy, Oneplus or Pixel phone. Until the possibility of more development happens if ever
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I have the same issue since I got the phone, the fingerprint sensor is ****, I opted to unlock it via bluetooth by recognizing my smartwatch.
Hydrate or moisturize your fingers/thumbs
Much faster accuracy unlock speed
Try to Change the Glass Protector
Your using alcohol based hand sanitizer, these remove moisture from the hands making them dry. Just put some lotion you'll have much better response.
What game were your children playing on phone?
Have you looked at their fingers?
I don't like on screen fingerprint sensors. Maybe too much pressure leads to an issue.
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Potterified said:
We've had ours for about 3-4 days now and I have found the FPS to be crap out-of-the-box. Exactly the same issues as you, and with just the default screen protector on it. Sometimes it works fine at first attempt, at other times I have no choice but to enter the PIN to unlock.
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Peel off the screen protector, it is bull***t.
Also, I remember to have activated the "show touches" option on developer settings. It was almost unable to recognise fingerprint. Deactivated again.
Hardware fingerprint sensor is always better. :crying: