Hi
I have searched high and low through the forum and cannot find a definitive answer, so I'm hoping someone can help me out.
I am on a stock HTC 1.66 rom running wm 6.5, originally my proximity sensor worked a treat but after all the cabs and tweaks at seems to have been effected. When I receive a call it will sometimes work fine and other times not at all, very frustrating!
I have seen the proximity sensor app but its not ideal, I am looking for it to function as it does after hard reset (which was previously great!). Anyone got any ideas, I can post my reg keys etc. if that helps.
Thanks guys
Best way to have you happy - keep things manual. No matter what device or os you have, all those sensor toys are quite entertaining but not reliable on critical moments.
have you applied a screen protector recently?? the so called 'official' screen protectors from HTC don't allow the gap needed for the proximity sensor to function correctly....hope this helps.
It does not work entirely properly even without screen protector.
I have found that sometimes turning the phone upside down and back helps. It seems G-sensor is part of the process too.
Cheers for the replies.
I have no screen protector on the device. But I will steer clear of the HTC protector if that is the case.
If have just done a re calibration of the g sensor and it seems to have fixed the call screen off/on dilemma. Never thought that would be it, thanks for the idea!
Testarossa
i think my proximity sensor is too sensitive because it ONLY works normal when i am outdoors at direct sunlight, but even when my shadow drops on the sensor it locks the screen, also in shade or in well lit indoors my proximity sensor doesnt work properly either.
i want to know if there is a way to change the SENSITIVITY of PROXIMITY SENSOR at will? i removed the screen protector so there is nothing on the way of the sensor.
also during a call pressing hardware buttons doesn't bring the device back from standby, hardware buttons are lit for a split second and nothing happens. is there any way to use the hardware buttons (except "end call" button of course ) during the call to turn the screen on?
t-mobile us hd2's proximity sensor works fine but mine has a problem, see the video here;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKCRqFYtLMs
thnx for your help..
Any idea?
Any idea? Does anyone have the same issue? Plz it's a very irritating problem I couldn't find a solution..
I havent own HD2, but eventually I will get it this year.. So, I wondering why you removed screen protector? because of sense Ui wont work with screen protector?
I removed the screen protector because I thought that it blocks the proximity sensor and cause it to malfunction, I searched the forum and some people had the same problem but solved it by removing the screen protector. But it didn't work in my case so I'm looking for a solution.
As you can see on the video the proximity sensor works normal under direct sunlight when i move it to the window, in the room it somehow doesn't work correctly..
(english is not my native language so pls excuse me)
Thank you
Thank you for your creativity with subtraction
Sorry for disturbing again but my problem is killing me i am desperate to find an answer could you pls at least share some ideas or recommend something to do?
İ emailed HTC for the issue and waiting for an answer, if you have any idea pls feel free to share i'm stuck with this annoying problem, thnx..
HTC's response
I do apologize there is no way to change the sensitivity of the proximity sensor on your device. You can try a soft reset by pressing the reset button on the back of the device. If that does not resolve the issue then you may want to do a hard reset on the device. Hard resetting the device will clear off the device and reset everything back to factory settings. You will want to back up your information from the device before doing the hard reset. If the hard reset does not resolve the issue then I suggest contact our support department..........
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I guess I'ıı have to get the proximity sensor changed..
I searched eBay for a replacement but couldn't find it there are proximity sensor replacements for iPhones, I wonder if the iPhone's and HD2's sensors are the same?(probably not but I just want to be sure)
Hi a have the same problem. Did you found the solution?
well the promicity censor has nothin to go with light or shadows..it could be a glitch in the Radio or ROM try using a new radio or ROM
hello,
I have a problem with the proximity sensor when I call someone the screen turns black and it won't turn on, only when I press the 'hang up' button.
I have read all posts about this problem and can't find the solution. I'm using the Energy Leo Denik themed rom.
Tried:
- Different roms
- Turn off all tweaks
- Hard reset
I don't use a case or screen protector.
Is there a possibilty to find out if the sensor is broken (hardware problem) with a test program?
I would really appreciate any help!
Are you using any sort of case that obstructs the sensor, and have you made sure that the area in front of the sensor is not dirty?
No, I don't use a case or a screen protector and the screen is very clean. thanks for replying
Hi everyone, welcome to the next thread of mine where I would like to share with you an interesting case of a'faulty' proximity sensor. The issue with the sensor started a few weeks ago (I own my defy for a few months) and the problem I had with it was that sometimes during I was making a call the screen was not being turned off, and more whats more annoying - the screen was never turned on again after finishing the call.
I do not have a screen protector and the screen glass is original.
I downloaded an application that showed the state of the sensor and after a many examinations i found out that many times the sensor does not distinguish between the states of being covered and uncovered.
I tried everything - factory reset, clean installations, different ROMs - nothing helped. The only thing that helped a little was a tweak availale in the CM7 ROM by Quarx (not available in the STABLE CM7 though!) in the screen settings menu -which forced the screen to be turned on after finihing a call, and I could also set the power button to end a call in the accessibility options. So this helped but did not solve my problem.
Fortunately, after many questions asked on so many threads, the user monecafe PMed me with a link to a video where its clrealy shown what is the problem and how easy it is to fix it!
without sayng more - here is the solution for anybody experiencing this issue:
http://youtu.be/uMk1S90MjbY
I hope this helps !
& a BIG THANK YOU to monecafe who sent me this video
this is great, very simple solution but...
how will that affect the water resistant feature of our defys?
try turning off auto-brightness
posting to say... try turning off auto-brightness (worked for me)
I used to have this problem. Stable CM7.2 solves this issue for me. I used to get the screen to turn on before by just rubbing the area with the proximity sensor with my thumb as if it was dirty.
i still have this problem. , after the Waterproof failed with my phone ( i dont leave it in water, i just wash it !! the proximity sensor failed too when i make a call screen is black cant see anything..so my question is if i change the screen touch proximity sensor work?? or its on the board ? where is the proximity sensor place?..how can i solve this problem by myself.
i saw the video but not solve the problem..
i back to stock ROM _there_ if i press power button the screen back but in coustoms ROMs the screen off not back till remove the battery!! any software make screen on at call and disible the proximity sensor ?
thank you inadvance
dlshad said:
...if i change the screen touch proximity sensor work?? or its on the board ? where is the proximity sensor place?
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No, it's on the board.
Auris 1.6 vvt-i said:
No, it's on the board.
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THANK YOU PROBLEM SOLVED ITS WAS ABOUT A SMALL PLASTIC IT WAS OFFICER OF WORK PROXIMITY SENSOR A SMALL PLASTIC!! THANK YOU ALL THIS VIEDO HELPED ME TOO AT TIME 2:50
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=5eiFQ39Ypmc
CAN I GET THE TECHNICAL GUIDE(MAP) OF BOARD?
I also have problems with proximity sensor. With pressure on the screen where the sensor is located it is working again.
So I can believe that changing the screw pressure might solve the problem. But what is the initial reason for this? It is not a pressure sensor!
Hello All, I've been using the proximity sensor app on my DHD for quite some time now... LOVE IT ! However, now when I open the app & tap on Start & cover the proximity sensor on the phone, there is NO RESPONSE... Meaning the msg stays FAR... It DOES NOT change to NEAR.... Can anyone help me out ? CHEERS !
Proximity sensor Star N8000
asimriz said:
Hello All, I've been using the proximity sensor app on my DHD for quite some time now... LOVE IT ! However, now when I open the app & tap on Start & cover the proximity sensor on the phone, there is NO RESPONSE... Meaning the msg stays FAR... It DOES NOT change to NEAR.... Can anyone help me out ? CHEERS !
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Hello all,
My 1st post. Pls i dont want any lectures on chinese clones, thats what some of us can afford! i Just got a Star N8000 which is a clone of a Samsung Note. I LOVE the phone. The only problem is that when make a call lets say to check voicemail, the screen goes black, the proximity sensor flashes continuosly (small red flashes) & nothing i do brings the screen back unless the call ends from the other side or i take out the battery. I dont want to root my phone just yet. It uses a tmd2771 proximity sensor. HELP! anybody
Solution??
Davyin04 said:
Hello all,
My 1st post. Pls i dont want any lectures on chinese clones, thats what some of us can afford! i Just got a Star N8000 which is a clone of a Samsung Note. I LOVE the phone. The only problem is that when make a call lets say to check voicemail, the screen goes black, the proximity sensor flashes continuosly (small red flashes) & nothing i do brings the screen back unless the call ends from the other side or i take out the battery. I dont want to root my phone just yet. It uses a tmd2771 proximity sensor. HELP! anybody
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Found a possible Solution suggested by a supplier on Amazon;Switch off the phone - Hold power button & volume down button
simultaneously to bootinto factory testmode - use volume swith toscroll thru to 'test report' - select with the home key - scroll down to 'PS calibration' - select it then scroll to 'do calibration' let it do the calibration till it gives OK.Go back to 1st menu & reboot.
Was only partially successful forme, it may work for you.
Davyin04 said:
Found a possible Solution suggested by a supplier on Amazon;Switch off the phone - Hold power button & volume down button
simultaneously to bootinto factory testmode - use volume swith toscroll thru to 'test report' - select with the home key - scroll down to 'PS calibration' - select it then scroll to 'do calibration' let it do the calibration till it gives OK.Go back to 1st menu & reboot.
Was only partially successful forme, it may work for you.
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I have the same problem with proximity sensor tmd2771 my phone is htc one x clone (E1911)
i make the calibration but its still have the problem it saws me the sensor goes up and then goes down from itself and at the calls the screen goes black and opens again from itself is there a solution for that???
Davyin04 said:
Found a possible Solution suggested by a supplier on Amazon;Switch off the phone - Hold power button & volume down button
simultaneously to bootinto factory testmode - use volume swith toscroll thru to 'test report' - select with the home key - scroll down to 'PS calibration' - select it then scroll to 'do calibration' let it do the calibration till it gives OK.Go back to 1st menu & reboot.
Was only partially successful forme, it may work for you.
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Is this applicable for Motorola Defy or for the Chinese clone?
I tried this on my Defy running JB 4.1.2. I cannot get into the "factory testmode" even after pressing the VOL down key at boot up.
I just get a screen with an exclamation and the android bot.
Nothing happens after that.
BTW: What size of screw driver should I use to perform the trick in the video posted by the OP.
Not applicable to original defy
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Holy sh't it worked <333333333333
I cannot believe. IT WORKS. Its bugging me from the start..
your_login
thank you for the useful posting
queBurro said:
posting to say... try turning off auto-brightness (worked for me)
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Yes finally this seems to be working for me too. Thanks
Thank you for so excelent video. I have same problem but just for sometimes. I will check will this help.
Can anybody post this video on dailymotion or any other video hosting site as youtube is blocked in my country. I really would appreciate that as I am having problem with my Desire HD's proximity sensor.
Hi guys is there a tweak someone created or exists that can disable the proximity sensor on the s4? Is it possible? My proximity sensor has issues where in a call the screen goes black and doesnt come back on even if i press the home button or the power button and its really frustrating. Ive seen some posts about going into mobile terminal and changing things but i could never figure that out i would like it if someone could explain how i can disable my proximity sensor thank you
zee24 said:
Hi guys is there a tweak someone created or exists that can disable the proximity sensor on the s4? Is it possible? My proximity sensor has issues where in a call the screen goes black and doesnt come back on even if i press the home button or the power button and its really frustrating. Ive seen some posts about going into mobile terminal and changing things but i could never figure that out i would like it if someone could explain how i can disable my proximity sensor thank you
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it could be similar procedure.... here- two first results