WP7 Omnia 7 Accelerometer Possible Fix - Omnia 7 General

This is for Samsung Omnia 7 if you have used the Diag app/code to mess about with the settings. I had screwed my rotation by changing some settings. Tried a reset via code but that didn't work. In the end I used code *#2580# to enter integrity control and ensured it was at '1' (on), then use code *#0*# to enter LCD test, lay the phone flat and press the 'CAL' button. It returned 'true' and now my accelerometer works again.
Hope this is actually a fix and it helps someone out. I have noticed a few people lost the rotation on their Omnia 7's. This will probably work for Samsung Focus too. If this does fix your problem let us all know so this can help others too.

Yep - that CAL is calibrate, I imagine. You can also do it with the "Level" application from Microsoft (spirit level thing) if you don't fancy the diag codes.

Diagnostics / Accelerometer (+ fix)
Yes, if you play around in the diagnostics - BE CAREFUL!
To enter diagnostics on your Samsung (confirmed for Omnia 7) enter ##634# and press "call"
Then type the following for the following services:
*#0*# Various diagnostic settings incl accelerometer, compass, screen colour
*#2*# Detailed battery info (incl. charge to nearest 1%)
*#3*# Screen brightness
Be carefull if you choose to calebrate the accelerometer as it will muck up your auto rotation if the phone is incorrectly positioned.
To reset the rotation do the following:
- Ensure the yellow flowers picture is upright (aligned with the flowers towards the top of the phone)
- Lay the phone down on a true horizontal flat surface (XYZ values do not matter for this) ensuring the flowers remain upright
- Touch the "Cal" button. If you get "True Return" you have reset. If "false", try again in slightly different positions until it works.

wt7881 said:
Yes, if you play around in the diagnostics - BE CAREFUL!
To enter diagnostics on your Samsung (confirmed for Omnia 7) enter ##634# and press "call"
Then type the following for the following services:
*#0*# Various diagnostic settings incl accelerometer, compass, screen colour
*#2*# Detailed battery info (incl. charge to nearest 1%)
*#3*# Screen brightness
Be carefull if you choose to calebrate the accelerometer as it will muck up your auto rotation if the phone is incorrectly positioned.
To reset the rotation do the following:
- Ensure the yellow flowers picture is upright (aligned with the flowers towards the top of the phone)
- Lay the phone down on a true horizontal flat surface (XYZ values do not matter for this) ensuring the flowers remain upright
- Touch the "Cal" button. If you get "True Return" you have reset. If "false", try again in slightly different positions until it works.
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Thank you !
I am currently experience another issue since I launched that app.
The start button doesn't turn on the display anymore,
maybe I'm getting crazy but I think holding that button was indeed turning the display on.
Actually I did miss my calibration but thanks to your help, I fixed,
do you think the Start button issue could be related to that tool as well ?
Thank you

Would this solve the slow auto rotation of the UI?
I had the HD7 and the auto rotation on the Omnia seems to damn slower and less responive than it was on the HD7

aybe0 said:
Thank you !
I am currently experience another issue since I launched that app.
The start button doesn't turn on the display anymore,
maybe I'm getting crazy but I think holding that button was indeed turning the display on.
Actually I did miss my calibration but thanks to your help, I fixed,
do you think the Start button issue could be related to that tool as well ?
Thank you
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I have the exact same problem for a few days now, don't remember what could have been the setting for it.
Start button doesn't turn on the display anymore. I want that back! How can I get the start button to default?
Thx.

I have just reset my phone to factory defaults : Parameters, About, Reset ...
Notice that resetting will erase everything, I've lost my IE favorites by the way ...
Everything is back, Start button as well ...
In fact I did play too much with the settings, it was turning the screen off
as soon as I was making a call, the only way to turn it back on was the called one to end the call ...
Tried to fix (lol) proximity and lights settings but nothing ...
I think I'll just leave the Diagnostics app. for now, too dangerous
there seems to be an option to do that as well from the app.
But will it erase your data ? I don't know ...

aybe0 said:
I have just reset my phone to factory defaults : Parameters, About, Reset ...
Notice that resetting will erase everything, I've lost my IE favorites by the way ...
Everything is back, Start button as well ...
In fact I did play too much with the settings, it was turning the screen off
as soon as I was making a call, the only way to turn it back on was the called one to end the call ...
Tried to fix (lol) proximity and lights settings but nothing ...
I think I'll just leave the Diagnostics app. for now, too dangerous
there seems to be an option to do that as well from the app.
But will it erase your data ? I don't know ...
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My proximity sensor went crazy too. The fix is to go to diagnostics mode (google for it) and register a bit larger proximity value as a default. I used my hand to block the sensor. On my phone the absolute minimum seemed to be 3, which made the phone unusable. Something in the range of 10-20 seemed to be the most useful compromise. You may need to experiment a bit to get a suitable value. This way you don't have to reset the entire phone.
I still wonder what the default proximity value is... if anyone knows, please reply.

I have Samsung Focus 1.3 Mango 7720, but i don't see "cal" in the settings of the Proximity?
can you help?
Thanks

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[Q] Proximity sensor funkiness?

This has been happening pre and post Nodo on my focus. If i'm on a phone call for at least a few minutes, then pull the phone away from my head, the phone's display should become active, but it isn't.
Anyone else having this issue or is it time to exchange the phone?
I have the same issue also it seems like I have to press the power button a couple of times to get it back.
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I'm also having this issue. Anyone remember if ther were having it pre-Nodo? Just wondering if the update changed something.
Regardless, it's a bit of a PITA.
I experienced this after having to replace a cracked screen. I just recalibrated the proximity sensor with my finger about an inch away and it worked fine.
ArcWhistler said:
I experienced this after having to replace a cracked screen. I just recalibrated the proximity sensor with my finger about an inch away and it worked fine.
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How did you do that?
Yeah, ditto that - how do recalibrate the sensor?
Samsung Diagnostic App.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=839154
I was pecking around the screens months ago, and there was one bank of tests (multi-touch, red, green, blue, white, battery, etc, etc) that allowed setting and viewing the proximity sensor.
I remember playing with moving my hand closer, and further and watching it change from sensed to clear.
Sorry, can't remember which codes now.
I used the Wiki:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Samsung_Focus
LCD Test - *#0*#
Ok, mine says No Detection. Is there anyway to set the value?
One other thing to note, about the samsung focus specific update regarding disabling the touch sensitive buttons while in a program, that also isn't working for me either. Not sure if they are related, but thought I'd throw it out there.
And as far as calibrating goes, not sure it would help since the problem only occurs while I'm on a longer phone call. On short ones the proximity sensor works just fine.
If you move your finger closer to the sensor, it should eventually change to Detected. The "set" button at the bottom should set the proximity sensor to the new distance. Mine is around 75.
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If you move your finger closer to the sensor, it should eventually change to Detected. The "set" button at the bottom should set the proximity sensor to the new distance. Mine is around 75.
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Mine says No Dectection. It has Prox Sensor: XXX I've taken my entire hand and covered my phone. NOTHING. When I push SET, It says ProxThreshold :0. Is there anyway to set it manually?
samsung focus post nodo
I believe the prox sensor issue is happening post nodo, I have never had this problem prior to the update... I have been able to fix it temporarily by pulling the battery and starting it up... don't know how long the fix works... got to do some testing... I am wondering if its a power thing as the screen wouldnt work when you plugged it in to power and had on a soft surface....
Still nothing. I didn't want to hard reset since I have Chevron installed. For some reason I did four updates on my phone and don't have a single backup. If I hard reset I'm S.O.L. with Twin Blades and other homebrew apps
What value does it show when you press the Reg button?
I've had issues with my earring tapping the screen while I talk and I had it fixed before NoDo, but the values reset when it was installed, they also appear to be different values now as my screen got supper finicky after the update. I was constantly hanging up or scrolling through multiple pages of stuff with my ear and you could see the screen turning on and off. I ran the proximity calibration while holding my hand in front and set to it to 1.
If it shows xx have you tried setting the value with nothing in front of the phone to see if it will at least zero out?
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What value does it show when you press the Reg button?
I've had issues with my earring tapping the screen while I talk and I had it fixed before NoDo, but the values reset when it was installed, they also appear to be different values now as my screen got supper finicky after the update. I was constantly hanging up or scrolling through multiple pages of stuff with my ear and you could see the screen turning on and off. I ran the proximity calibration while holding my hand in front and set to it to 1.
If it shows xx have you tried setting the value with nothing in front of the phone to see if it will at least zero out?
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It has a big red box. It says No Detection. Prox Sensor:XXX Do I press Set or Reg?
another thing is wrong
seems like my light sensor is fried as well... I am starting to wonder if it's because of bad placement of the usb port... both lay right in front of the port, can't imagine pluging in and unpluging the phone would help if the sensors are right in front. I can't get either sensors to work anymore, even with a battery pull... does anyone else have this issue? goto the diagnosis menu and type
*#05#
you should be able to run through all the tests, I skip the feedback loop... Start at 1 and work your way through.
My Prox sensor says, no sensor XXX, and my light sensor is stuck with a value and will not change even when I cover the sensor... looks like a warranty replacement... how does this work with a sd card installed, the official WP7 ATT certified 8GB? Anyone else have to do this?
rockclimbaudiextreme said:
seems like my light sensor is fried as well... I am starting to wonder if it's because of bad placement of the usb port... both lay right in front of the port, can't imagine pluging in and unpluging the phone would help if the sensors are right in front. I can't get either sensors to work anymore, even with a battery pull... does anyone else have this issue? goto the diagnosis menu and type
*#05#
you should be able to run through all the tests, I skip the feedback loop... Start at 1 and work your way through.
My Prox sensor says, no sensor XXX, and my light sensor is stuck with a value and will not change even when I cover the sensor... looks like a warranty replacement... how does this work with a sd card installed, the official WP7 ATT certified 8GB? Anyone else have to do this?
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same problem here. seems like those two sensors are burned

Proximity and light sensor issues

For the last 2 or 3 months I've noticed my proximity and light sensor don't work on my Focus 1.3.
The screen doesn't turn off while on a call and the camera button can wake the phone with the screen turned off.
I've also seen that the screen doesn't auto dim any longer when in a dark room.
I held off on doing the warranty swap with ATT because I thought Mango might fix it but I haven't had any luck.
Do you have any suggestions?
When you mean the camera button wakes the phone up, does it launch the camera app, or is it like the power button is pressed (when the screen is off)?
Archange1 said:
When you mean the camera button wakes the phone up, does it launch the camera app, or is it like the power button is pressed (when the screen is off)?
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That I have seen was a setting I had in the camera settings but the rest I've seen still stands.
Diagnosis app
So basically you need to recalibrate your proximity and light sensors with the diagnosis app. Please read the sticky thread for diagnostic codes. This issues has been discussed. Off the top of my head I can't remember the codes how to do it. I would search the forum for proximity sensor and light sensor recalibration.
Update-
1. If you don't have the diagnosis app you need to type ##634# in your dial pad
2. type *#0*# - diagnosis app not the dial pad
3. Recalibrate the Light and the proximity, then restart your phone. Should be fixed.
As for holding the camera button and the screen lights up. That is an advantage/shortcut to get to picture mode. That setting can be disabled if you go
1. Windows home live tile screen
2. settings
3. Swipe over to applications
4. pictures + camera
5. disable press and hold camera to wake up the phone or enable prevent accidental camera lauch when phone is locked
siralex241 said:
So basically you need to recalibrate your proximity and light sensors with the diagnosis app. Please read the sticky thread for diagnostic codes. This issues has been discussed. Off the top of my head I can't remember the codes how to do it. I would search the forum for proximity sensor and light sensor recalibration.
Update-
1. If you don't have the diagnosis app you need to type ##634# in your dial pad
2. type *#0*# - diagnosis app not the dial pad
3. Recalibrate the Light and the proximity, then restart your phone. Should be fixed.
As for holding the camera button and the screen lights up. That is an advantage/shortcut to get to picture mode. That setting can be disabled if you go
1. Windows home live tile screen
2. settings
3. Swipe over to applications
4. pictures + camera
5. disable press and hold camera to wake up the phone or enable prevent accidental camera lauch when phone is locked
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So this should work for both?!
This makes me very happy! I'll report back soon.
Huh when I get into the Proximity recal it only shows XXX (No Detection) and never changes anything.
Am I doing it wrong?
EDIT: The value reported for light is staying at 0000 too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045167&highlight=proximity
Is hinting that I have a busted set of sensors and will need to warranty it.
play with the set and reg button. Also, restart the phone to see if it will work. Not to insult your intelligence but you know where the proximity and light sensor are right? Hold your finger in front of it on it moving it further and closer. If none of these work you might have defective sensors. I like to try everything a couple of time before I take it in for warranty.
I do know where the sensor is, right next to the earpiece.
I've restarted the device and tried the sensors again but no luck.
When I try to set the light value at something I get some error about "Light_SetCalValue : DeviceloControl failed" and for the proximity test the screen always stays red even if I cover the whole phone with my hand.
I'm in the same boat. I've been debating on just rolling all the way back to stock and starting all over. Of course if it is a hardware issue I'm just going to be wasting time. Then again it probably would be best to roll back before sending it in on a warranty issue...
My other concern is if they do cover it what am I going to get back? Don't really want to be stuck on a Rev 1.4 focus as that STILL seems to be causing issues.
I hear ya tanders04, it would stink to get a 1.4 back.
Also, thank you siralex241 for the help.

Proximity sensor problem! [SOLVED!]

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
Sent from my MB526 using xda premium
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.

Omnia 7: cannot calibrate accelerometer in diagonosis mode (ver. 628)

Hello everyone,
I have searched far an nigh - - , but it seems my question has only been addressed once and there the answer had to do with unlocking or rooting the phone. I don't want do that just yet. I can still send it in for repair, so I'd rather try to exhaust the available legal options first.
So, here goes my problem: Autorotation doesn't work properly. It hardly switches to landscape mode and cannot be bothered to return to portrait mode, if I don't close and reopen the app. The level and the accelerometer app confirm this problem. I'm on a T-Mobile (in German, that's Telekom) branded Omnia 7 running 7.10.8773. It seems the accelerometer is off or broken and there is no way to calibrate it. In the level app, when putting the phone flat on its back the white dot indicating the position is in the bottom right. I'd have to pick it up and hold it in front of me in a tilted position to center the white dot. Calibrating it within the app is only possible in said tilted position and in diagnosis mode, there is no "cal" button, only an exit button. The accelerometer app allows for calibration with the phone flat on the table; however, the calibration is not applied to the phone's sensor or the app: when I close it and then reopen it, the calibration is gone. - What can I do about this? I.e. can I do anything about this? I'd like to avoid an RMA.
Please help!
Thanks in advance,
Thomas

Proximity sensor not working

Hi.
I have problem with proximity sensor. While making a phone call, display is always on.
I tried to enable it in settings. Turned it on, rebooted my phone and nothing happened.
Also tried *#*#6484#*#* solution, and when I open proximity sensor, there are 'test' and 'error' buttons on the screen and I can't click anything.
Does anyone know how to fix this?
In the engineering menu * # * # 6484 # * # * we find 27 - Proximity sensor
When approaching the palm to the front camera should show "0".
I always showed "5", did not want to be calibrated.
I pressed Error, went out and went to the engineering menu, a miracle happened - it was calibrated.
stanley56 said:
In the engineering menu * # * # 6484 # * # * we find 27 - Proximity sensor
When approaching the palm to the front camera should show "0".
I always showed "5", did not want to be calibrated.
I pressed Error, went out and went to the engineering menu, a miracle happened - it was calibrated.
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No, nothing happened. As usuall, screen is always on.
Yes, proximity sensor in settings was on and I have rebooted the phone.
I really don't know what to do. Is it because of bug in Global Rom or is it hardware malfunction?
Fortis10 said:
No, nothing happened. As usuall, screen is always on.
Yes, proximity sensor in settings was on and I have rebooted the phone.
I really don't know what to do. Is it because of bug in Global Rom or is it hardware malfunction?
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Hold your phone with your left hand. The placement sensor gets blocked by your right ear when you make calls using your right hand. Give it a go and get back to us.
DelphinusMinor said:
Hold your phone with your left hand. The placement sensor gets blocked by your right ear when you make calls using your right hand. Give it a go and get back to us.
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Ok, non-related to left and right hand.. Now my phone gets black screen all the time during calls. I can't put it on speaker or do anything while talking with someone. I really don't know what's happening...
Fortis10 said:
Ok, non-related to left and right hand.. Now my phone gets black screen all the time during calls. I can't put it on speaker or do anything while talking with someone. I really don't know what's happening...
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I can't help there but left/right holding is an issue I guess with this phone. Or maybe it's the Pro. I forget offhand.
Fortis10 said:
Ok, non-related to left and right hand.. Now my phone gets black screen all the time during calls. I can't put it on speaker or do anything while talking with someone. I really don't know what's happening...
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Obviously the proximity sensor is at fault. Enter the menu using the code mentioned above, then press the menu/options button and select Calibrate proximity sensor. Once you're there, hold your hand over the proximity sensor (to the right of the front camera) and tap the Calibrate button. That's one thing that could fix it.
Failing that, go to incoming call settings and turn off the proximity sensor (turn off screen in call). Restart your phone, go to the same toggle and turn it on.
If neither of these works, you likely have a faulty piece of hardware. Your last option is to have the phone repaired or try a different kernel/ROM.
Fortis10 said:
Hi.
I have problem with proximity sensor. While making a phone call, display is always on.
I tried to enable it in settings. Turned it on, rebooted my phone and nothing happened.
Also tried *#*#6484#*#* solution, and when I open proximity sensor, there are 'test' and 'error' buttons on the screen and I can't click anything.
Does anyone know how to fix this?
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Hi , are you on miui global stock rom? Or custom rom?
I just had the same issue , but in my case , I recently opened the bootloader and installed xiaomi.eu rom, everything was working fine. I got notification of update ,I downloaded the update , but flash it thru TWRP , and then with the new update, the proximity was not working at all. Flash again the new rom, but wiping everything , and now works.
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Hi , are you on miui global stock rom? Or custom rom?
I just had the same issue , but in my case , I recently opened the bootloader and installed xiaomi.eu rom, everything was working fine. I got notification of update ,I downloaded the update , but flash it thru TWRP , and then with the new update, the proximity was not working at all. Flash again the new rom, but wiping everything , and now works.
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Is the EU rom that better?
I mean is there any plane to compare the known issues between the global and EU ?
I'm using the miui global 10.3.3.0 PFGEUXM and definitely have some "issues" with the proximity sensor.
I'm still trying to tie down the exact nature of the problem:
With a quick test, or doing calibration, it seems to work exactly as I would expect; the screen switches off as you approach closer than about 2 inches.
However during a long call I notice the display start to flash "on" frequently in the corner of my eye and soft keys can get inadvertently pressed.
It kinda feels like it gets worse during the call, is it time or perhaps the phone warming up in my hand? Not sure.
hi @All!
is there still no permanent solution for fixing proximity bug?
its really annoying and making me crazy....
even after making it working again using quicktune app - doing one call it is broken again
fasty said:
I'm using the miui global 10.3.3.0 PFGEUXM and definitely have some "issues" with the proximity sensor.
I'm still trying to tie down the exact nature of the problem:
With a quick test, or doing calibration, it seems to work exactly as I would expect; the screen switches off as you approach closer than about 2 inches.
However during a long call I notice the display start to flash "on" frequently in the corner of my eye and soft keys can get inadvertently pressed.
It kinda feels like it gets worse during the call, is it time or perhaps the phone warming up in my hand? Not sure.
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Exactly what i've experienced.
Super annoying when you accidentally hang up during a call.
It happend countless times so far.
I'm on eu beta btw.
Wish there would be a solution.. . But afaik proximity is even more bugged in non miui custom roms.
I had this problem to. my proximity sensor what not responding at all. I thought it was defective because the calibration was not working to.
Then i went to the system update settings, downloaded the latest package and flashed it. After reflashing it started working with no problem at all.
Factory reset did the trick for me. Working normally now.
Install Quick Tuneup. Then do Sensor Celebration & Restart your device twice.
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Fortis10 said:
Hi.
I have problem with proximity sensor. While making a phone call, display is always on.
I tried to enable it in settings. Turned it on, rebooted my phone and nothing happened.
Also tried *#*#6484#*#* solution, and when I open proximity sensor, there are 'test' and 'error' buttons on the screen and I can't click anything.
Does anyone know how to fix this?
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It turns out that the problem is because MIUI does not activate the proximity sensor when the smartphone is turning on.
To force MIUI to ALWAYS activate the sensor at each start, we can do two things:
1- Always have "Automatic brightness" activated
2- Activate the "Pocket mode" (the best choice)
After applying one of these situations, it is necessary to restart the phone.
Only by activating the pocket mode it is no longer necessary to have automatic brightness activated all the time.
In the video I show how to activate the "pocket mode"
w w w . youtube.com/watch?v=2dfrqmH02O8
I published this solution in a forum in my country (Colombia).
w w w . laneros.com/temas/soluci%C3%B3n-sensor-de-proximidad-xiaomi.239997
I don't speak English, I had to use the google translator, sorry for any translation error.
2- Activate the "Pocket mode" (the best choice)
After applying one of these situations said:
KMILO_PARRA is a KING .........................
above is proof to SOLVE the Proximity Sensor no reaction in my Redmi Note 7.
I was having lots of TASKER Profile depending on whether or not Proximity Sensor is covered.
I found all those Profiles no more function due to the issue after I believe OTA to Global rom the latest ( August-2019 )
Thanks again to KMILO_PARRA
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Actually, the proximity sensor for Redmi Note 7 isn't in the "usual" top-center position, it's a little bit on the top-right edge (if you watch the phone "against the light" you can actually see a small dot on that side).
If you're calling\responding try to put your ear at that angle, you'll never have those problem anymore.
I know it seems crazy, and of course the first times could be "unusual" to put the ear there, but it actually worked out flawlessly for me.
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Quaresma_7 said:
Obviously the proximity sensor is at fault. Enter the menu using the code mentioned above, then press the menu/options button and select Calibrate proximity sensor. Once you're there, hold your hand over the proximity sensor (to the right of the front camera) and tap the Calibrate button. That's one thing that could fix it.
Failing that, go to incoming call settings and turn off the proximity sensor (turn off screen in call). Restart your phone, go to the same toggle and turn it on.
If neither of these works, you likely have a faulty piece of hardware. Your last option is to have the phone repaired or try a different kernel/ROM.
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Thanks.....
It works for me
Hi guys,
I have made a little workaround, using the suggestion of @KMILO_PARRA user. (pocket)
https://taskerprofilecenter.blogspot.com/2019/09/project-proximity-sensor-workaround-for.html
This is mainly for Tasker users, but I have generated an APK to be installed too. So any user can use it. But what is needed, by now, is root, as it needs to write to Settings table.
Please, report me back if it does the job or not.
Note1: For those users that don't know how Tasker works, just install the app, and give it root permissions, and allow Write System Settings permission (Android option). I recommend you to not set it as an app to be killed from the OS using the battery optimization, as it could be killed. It acts on every shutdown and device boot.
Note2: It will generate two permanent notifications: Place holder, and the one that is the mini-Tasker code monitor (required). Just, disable the Place holder one, as described in the same notification (click on it), and disable notifications completely for the installed app to get rid of the last one.
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What it does exactly?
Well, as I explained on my web, it just changes the value (0/1) from the 'enable_screen_on_proximity_sensor' Global Settings table, that makes the pocket option to be toggleable in an automated way.
So, be sure not to use that option as a daily one, as the project/app uses it to allow the sensor be available at startup. And do not forget that you will need root too! Sorry.
What to download if I don't know what Tasker is?
You will only have to download the APK from the 'Kid App (APK)' link, provided under the 'DOWNLOAD' section. Nothing else.
If you know Tasker, you will know what to do.
Does it work really?
I'm currently testing this workaround, but as I could see, at least on my device (lavender too), seems to be working as expected. But needs to be tested a little more.
So, if it does not what it's intented for, please, report it me back.
After installing the app, giving root permissions, and allow it to modify system settings, reboot the device to take it effect.

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