When on a call and using Bluetooth headset the screen dims or shuts off. This is very aggravating, especially when trying to use dialer for input.
Even more aggravating that happens when plugged in to power.
It dawned on me why the screen goes off on BT call. It must be because if phone is in pocket or holder it might react to screen being touched and do unwanted things, like hangup or...
BUT, if (as is the case for most of my day) the phone is in dash mounted holder and PLUGGED INTO CHARGER I want screen to stay on ALWAYS... no matter what. (which leads me to another post later)
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Hello,
In the past I am sure that my display screen went off after a certain time during a phone call (saving on battery life). I have noticed recently that the screen stays on the whole time, regardless of call length. I have looked through all the settings I can think off, and can't seem to find one relevant to auto screen shut off during a call.
I have installed Pocket Bluetooth Tools and PocketZenPhone (previously I was using Myhonerofiles).
Is there a setting I am missing, or some software that I can use to have an auto screen shut off during a call.
Many thanks for any help.
The screen will not turn off if Bluetooth headset is being used.
Normally, the screen will not turn off if there is any serial port activity (like while connected through activesync)
Are you sure that in Settings/Backlight/Bttey Power: the "Turn Off Backlight" option is selected?, it should be selected to turn the device screen off after 30 seconds or so.
I use a car kit running on bluetooth, and the screen goes off after 30 seconds!
I've set both the power and the back light to go off after 1 minute. There is not normally a problem and the screen powers off ok, unless I'm on a call (with or without a bluetooth headset).
There is an option in JGUI Phone Profiles that does this.
If you no longer have it installed then you won't get that effect.
When I uninstalled Phone Profiles I missed the screen off option so much I reistalled it just for that.
Effan said:
The screen will not turn off if Bluetooth headset is being used.
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mine does.
Effan said:
The screen will not turn off if Bluetooth headset is being used.
Normally, the screen will not turn off if there is any serial port activity (like while connected through activesync)
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So does mine.
After installing Pocket Bluetooth Tools (PBT), my screen won't turn off while on call. If I do turn it off during a conversation, my bluetooth headset cuts out while the other person is still on the phone and won't be able to recover it until I hang up.
If I have the timer working for the PBT, then my autoshut off will work, but that's after I change the timer from 60 seconds to 10 seconds in the registry. If I disable the timer, the autoshut off will work. So if you don't want to play around with the registry, then I suggest leaving PBT timer on.
But either way, if the timer is on or off, during a call, it won't turn off automatically with PBT installed. I like PBT because I was able to quickly connect to my headset faster than the built-in MS Bluetooth Stack.
I guess its a case of balancing the use of Pocket Bluetooth tools with the power saving function of having an auto screen cut off during a call. I'm not sure what is more important to me just now.
I am reluctant to return to My Phone Profiles. I am really enjoying the latest version of PocketZenPhone. I think I will make a request to have autoscreen included in a future version. Who knows, I might get lucky!
Swiftcorp said:
I guess its a case of balancing the use of Pocket Bluetooth tools with the power saving function of having an auto screen cut off during a call. I'm not sure what is more important to me just now.
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IF you have Pocket Bluetooth installed, then while on call, it will not automatically turned off. But if you turned it off manually, while on call, it will cut out from the bluetooth headset and I find no way to get it back yet.
When my touch dual is connected to my bluetooth headset, it causes the screen to be constantly on (rather than going to sleep).
This causes problems for me because when it is in my pocket, things are accidentally touched on the screen.
How can I stop the phone from staying "awake" with the screen on when it is connected to a bluetooth headset ?
Thanks
press the power button for it to shut down the screen ?
Thanks but I should have mentioned that when I press the power button, it turns off then just turns itself straight back on again.
unknown problem, but i know niki will turn on inside magnetic field. try if you're not holding anything magnetic close to the screen?
niki seems to think you slide it open when magnets come close to the device.
Did you ever fix this?
My AcerDX900 with winmo6.1 does this too and it's killing batterytime....
I just unboxed my T8285 yesterday. I charged it up and the green light came on which I assume means it's fully charged, so I put my sim card in and turned it on. It buzzes when you press the power button and when I hold it next to my speakers they make that noise that speakers make when someone's phone is ringing too close to them, so you can tell it's turned on and connecting to the network. But nothing shows up on the screen, it's as if the screen isn't turned on. Also, I tried calling myself from another phone, and it rings (it doesn't go straight to voicemail like it would if the phone were just turned off), but the device doesn't make a sound or turn the screen on like it should when it's coming out of standby. Anyone know what's happening?
Uhm, that sounds crappy... Normally by pressing the on/off button the screen should turn on/off. But then it's still weird that it doesn't turn on while calling. At the back of the phone is a small red button, this resets your device, maybe pressing that one helps?
Good luck! I hope you'll get it fixed.
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I just unboxed my T8285 yesterday. I charged it up and the green light came on which I assume means it's fully charged, so I put my sim card in and turned it on. It buzzes when you press the power button and when I hold it next to my speakers they make that noise that speakers make when someone's phone is ringing too close to them, so you can tell it's turned on and connecting to the network. But nothing shows up on the screen, it's as if the screen isn't turned on. Also, I tried calling myself from another phone, and it rings (it doesn't go straight to voicemail like it would if the phone were just turned off), but the device doesn't make a sound or turn the screen on like it should when it's coming out of standby. Anyone know what's happening?
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If you have just unboxed and experienceing these issues it sounds like a faulty device caused by either loose connections in screen/motherboard
I would return device and get replacement under warranty or to shop you purchased it.
Hi all,
I really like the fact the screen automatically switches off during calls using the proxy sensor - very clever, very battery saving!
How does this work when using a headset then (wired or bluetooth)? As in does it automatically switch off after say 10 secs? Or is there a button to press to turn it off? Ideally there would be.. otherwise I can see using a bluetooth headset would be a double-barrel battery drain during say a 20 minute call - both from the bluetooth radio and the screen being on all that time!
During the call it's fine, the screen gets turned off when you have the phone in your pocket. The problem comes after the call when it remains on and completely unlocked.
Hi guys,
how do you turn off the screen, when you are having a conversation via the headset?
Now I have to walk with the phone in hand instead of putting it back in my pocket. Also if the phone is in my pocket and I receive a call, then when the call is finished the phone doesnt lock resulting in calling random people.
Thanks.
I have the same issues.
Anyone with a good solution?
there are some utilities going round that enable you to shut the screen by the touch of a button... can't remember any of the names though.. sorry
I find when talking on my bluetooth headset, when I place my phone close to my pocket the screen turns off automatically, hence being off when in my pocket. Take the phone out, the screen turns back on.
Using shipped ROM.
Try it.... when talking on your bluetooth, place your hand over the phone (top of the phone has the sensors) and see if the screen turns off.