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Hey everyone. I'm having a problem with my phone where when in a call, the screen will stay black, and I can't turn the screen back on to end the call, use the number pad, or anything. Once the screen goes black, that's it. I have to do a battery pull to get the phone to function properly again. This has been going on since I got the device a few weeks ago. I don't think it has anything to do with the ROMs I'm flashing, I have had this problem with stock, cm7, nightly's, RCMix 3D, and absolution. This is a real pain in the ass, and I hope you guys can shed some light on this issue. Thanks in advance.
Not to state the obvious, but if you have this kind of problem with multiple ROM's the problem is probably hardware.
Though I can't for the life of me imagine what hardware that would be. Whatever circuit physically powers on the screen obviously works enough to get it to start on boot.
You could try disabling the automatic screen off feature during calls. Just bypass the problem by keeping the phone on. It's not a great solution because a 60 minute phone call will really sap your battery. But it might be a good temp solution until a real fix is found.
Did you try a full factory reset, rather than just a flash to a stock ROM? There might be some glitch in the software that a ROM flash doesn't cover.
Skipjacks said:
Not to state the obvious, but if you have this kind of problem with multiple ROM's the problem is probably hardware.
Though I can't for the life of me imagine what hardware that would be. Whatever circuit physically powers on the screen obviously works enough to get it to start on boot.
You could try disabling the automatic screen off feature during calls. Just bypass the problem by keeping the phone on. It's not a great solution because a 60 minute phone call will really sap your battery. But it might be a good temp solution until a real fix is found.
Did you try a full factory reset, rather than just a flash to a stock ROM? There might be some glitch in the software that a ROM flash doesn't cover.
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I had this problem with full stock and s-on. The problem continued even after downgrading the radio and rooting with s-off and multiple ROM flashes. I wouldn't know what hardware it would be either. I don't really talk much, so your suggestion will work until I figure something else out. Thanks man.
Edit: I just tried keeping the screen on, no dice. As soon as I dial out, the screen turns off completely and none of the buttons work. I also tried the trackball hangup option, but no good.
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i think the problem is the proximity sensor. it could be misplaced and covered by the front glass.
download sensor test on market to find out.
mniroy said:
i think the problem is the proximity sensor. it could be misplaced and covered by the front glass.
download sensor test on market to find out.
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Downloaded and ran the app. All the sensors appear to be working, except the proximity sensor. It just reads 0.
Edit: I ran the test again, and when I first start it, the "0:" line for the proximity reads 9. As soon as I move my hand close to the screen, it will drop to 0 and stay there.
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Well that certainly seems to be the issue.
I can't remember how to do it, but I'm almost certain there's a setting to disable to proximity sensor during calls. Sorry I've never actually used that setting so I have no recollection of where it is.
For all I know it might be the "screen on during calls" setting I refereed to originally.
I knew it was hardware though!
Also, I saw this app. I don't think it was designed to do what you want, but I think it ultimate does it. It was made so that you could answer the phone with a swipe. But in order to make sure the screen is on to be swiped, it disables the proximity sensor.
https://market.android.com/details?...wsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5pdHNtZTR1Y3ouc2NyZWVub2ZmIl0.
Skipjacks said:
I can't remember how to do it, but I'm almost certain there's a setting to disable to proximity sensor during calls. Sorry I've never actually used that setting so I have no recollection of where it is.
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if youre a fan of miui, there is an option to disable in settings. def sounds like the proximity sensor is the culprit. have a screen protector or case thats interfering with it?
Dan_Brutal said:
Downloaded and ran the app. All the sensors appear to be working, except the proximity sensor. It just reads 0.
Edit: I ran the test again, and when I first start it, the "0:" line for the proximity reads 9. As soon as I move my hand close to the screen, it will drop to 0 and stay there.
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so your proximity messed up. the solution is easy, just remap your end call to hard button.
like this for example:
Code:
key 116 ENDCALL WAKE_DROPPED
mniroy said:
so your proximity messed up. the solution is easy, just remap your end call to hard button.
like this for example:
Code:
key 116 ENDCALL WAKE_DROPPED
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If the screen is not coming back on even after the other person has hung up, this will not work. Its worth giving it a shot tho
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mrmako777 said:
If the screen is not coming back on even after the other person has hung up, this will not work. Its worth giving it a shot tho
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of course, but if that so, the problem must not be the proximity sensor isnt it.
mniroy said:
of course, but if that so, the problem must not be the proximity sensor isnt it.
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um, yeah, it still could be the sensor
I had this issue without a screen protector or case. Do you think if I flash back to stock with s-on, HTC would warranty it?
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Dan_Brutal said:
I had this issue without a screen protector or case. Do you think if I flash back to stock with s-on, HTC would warranty it?
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i would think so if youre still under the warranty period, which is i think a year.
Is there a fix for this? No matter what rom I use, Didn't try Froyo, but after receiving a call, the screen stays black, so I spam the hard keys to wake the screen after about a minute or so. Can anyone help?
Curiousn00b said:
Is there a fix for this? No matter what rom I use, Didn't try Froyo, but after receiving a call, the screen stays black, so I spam the hard keys to wake the screen after about a minute or so. Can anyone help?
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I have the same problem with 2 HD2 phones. Not aways, but most of the time. I ask this question before - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1349809 , but i didn't get the answer.
May be it is hardware problem, but if it is it's gonna make me a problems every time.
If you figure it out, pls PM me.
Once in a while i have the same problem, but when I clean the screen (until it looks shiny ) and it gets better…
(I clean mostly the top of the screen)
I don’t believe it is the “solution” but works for me…
[email protected] said:
Once in a while i have the same problem, but when I clean the screen (until it looks shiny ) and it gets better…
(I clean mostly the top of the screen)
I don’t believe it is the “solution” but works for me…
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If you push the End button (or any other button) before clean the screen, what happens. Does the screen stays black???
I think that this is a software problem, because other ways every time when I press the End button (or any other button) it will give me Nothing.
luba6ky said:
If you push the End button (or any other button) before clean the screen, what happens. Does the screen stays black???
I think that this is a software problem, because other ways every time when I press the End button (or any other button) it will give me Nothing.
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[email protected] said:
Once in a while i have the same problem, but when I clean the screen (until it looks shiny ) and it gets better…
(I clean mostly the top of the screen)
I don’t believe it is the “solution” but works for me…
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luba6ky said:
I have the same problem with 2 HD2 phones. Not aways, but most of the time. I ask this question before - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1349809 , but i didn't get the answer.
May be it is hardware problem, but if it is it's gonna make me a problems every time.
If you figure it out, pls PM me.
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@all I found tht these help. The screen blacks out for about 5 seconds now... its more of a temp fix.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.keyes.screebl.lite
And
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=449922&d=1290758421
Credits go to Quiethinker over on a different thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1061481
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black screen after recieving or making a call
Curiousn00b said:
Is there a fix for this? No matter what rom I use, Didn't try Froyo, but after receiving a call, the screen stays black, so I spam the hard keys to wake the screen after about a minute or so. Can anyone help?
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I have the exact same problem. I am using the SD card android version. I've tried different ROMs, but with all I have this problem. When I boot into WinMo I don't have this problem at all, so it doesn't seem to be hardware related.
I can use the phone with anything else without any problem using the SD android version, only when I recieve a call or call out myself the screen blacks out and the phone seems unresponsive. After about 30 seconds to a minute the phone shows the lock screen.
I would love to work with the Android version for normal operation but because of this I still boot into Winmo within office hours...
erikgee said:
I have the exact same problem. I am using the SD card android version. I've tried different ROMs, but with all I have this problem. When I boot into WinMo I don't have this problem at all, so it doesn't seem to be hardware related.
I can use the phone with anything else without any problem using the SD android version, only when I recieve a call or call out myself the screen blacks out and the phone seems unresponsive. After about 30 seconds to a minute the phone shows the lock screen.
I would love to work with the Android version for normal operation but because of this I still boot into Winmo within office hours...
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Your better off doing what I did. In Android, sonewhere in the settings for calling, change the sensor to off so it never blacks out. In Miui rom its in program's, then calls.
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Task 29 and start fresh. Only thing that got rid of it, test when you first start the rom to make sure it works normal, then start adding your apps and such.
Or increase the 125mhz CPU settings to 245mhz under cyanogenmod settings/performance/CPU or governor settings.
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my screen stay black (off) when i take the phone away from my face EVERY call as well. this is what i do and it works everytime.
1.)pull the phone away from my face (duh)
2.)starting with it facing the sky, i turn it to face the floor (when i say facing i mean screen up ... then screen down)
3.)as soon as i turn it back over (screen face up) it turns on
im thinking its a sensor issue??? either way it works and i dont go on a hardware button mash fest to turn my precious leo back on.
if this helps please send thanks ... if not tell me im crazy :-D
Curiousn00b said:
@all I found tht these help. The screen blacks out for about 5 seconds now... its more of a temp fix.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.keyes.screebl.lite
And
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=449922&d=1290758421
Credits go to Quiethinker over on a different thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1061481
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I just download this apk and will try it ....
But I think it's hardware problem (may be with the sensor), because when I turn back on Win Mobile 6.5 i have the same problen ...
I think to bring the phone to service
... when I take it back will tell you what is exactly the problem ...
Task 29 then install windows, next install the right radio version , finally install the android
like dragonovus say´s try completly reinstalling android.
and please feedback here
BUILD.PROP baby!!! there is a tweak for this and i believe it works( in the prop ) dont know exact address but google "build prop tweaks" also use setCPU and set the lower number to about 350+ also try to use the end hardware button less cuz this has been addressed in another thread..... the button sticks or sum crap..... i use zmooth and never use the red end button........... good luck
Will try all, but now I use ' Screen stays on '
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well ... for me Screebl Lite didn't help me
Reinstalling Windows is not necessary. Just make sure you have the right Radio and HSPL then do a task 29 before installing Android. But your problem is most likely hardware related. The end call button is most used and therefore prown the wear and tear... Try using the red end cal softbutton. I guess you only have that problem when you use the hardware button right?
In that case it's the problem with the button and not the software...
And at the end did anyone of u solved this? If u need help post reply or pm me. I think i have a solution for u.
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PPKLP said:
Reinstalling Windows is not necessary. Just make sure you have the right Radio and HSPL then do a task 29 before installing Android. But your problem is most likely hardware related. The end call button is most used and therefore prown the wear and tear... Try using the red end cal softbutton. I guess you only have that problem when you use the hardware button right?
In that case it's the problem with the button and not the software...
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Yes, man! I have the HSPL2.08 and radio 2.15.50.14 ... I think we all do. I can't use the soft buttons, because I can't see them. That's is the problem. The screen is black and won't lights up. May be I can't read you ... but I try to run back Win Mobile just to check is it from android OS or the sensor...
build.prop does not help
I tried the build.prop thing. I added those 2 lines at the end of the file:
ro.lge.proximity.delay=25
mot.proximity.delay=25
No change, still a black screen after any call.
Any other idea ? How to completely deactivate the proximity sensor ?
Fixed !
I finally fixed the issue by removing the screen protector sheet and cleaning the upper left part of the screen with a dry towel.
It works fine now. It was just a problem of the proximity sensor not being exposed enough.
I hope this helps.
The problem with the slide (left-right), ie. I can not to unlock my display. Since a few days ago I can not move the slide, i I have to turn off the phone (to remove battery), I worked reset, modified wallpeper and screen saver but nothing. Now I hold on my calculator, or some other program and it is only solution that I can to use my phone. Otherwise, touch screen works normally on all parts of dislpay. Does anyone know a solution to this problem?
Weird...
Ivanva33 said:
The problem with the slide (left-right), ie. I can not to unlock my display. Since a few days ago I can not move the slide, i I have to turn off the phone (to remove battery), I worked reset, modified wallpeper and screen saver but nothing. Now I hold on my calculator, or some other program and it is only solution that I can to use my phone. Otherwise, touch screen works normally on all parts of dislpay. Does anyone know a solution to this problem?
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Are you sure your touchscreen works normally on all its surface and only unlock slide is a problem?
It seems very odd, never heard something similar...
Yes,it's wierd.. Maybe you could describe the problem better when it doesn't work etc. it could be some touch drivers problem
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I used to have similar problems . Have you updated to the latest rom from HTC. It can be downloaded from their website. ( be sure to back up all your personal stuff first of course)
Good luck
Yes I know that seems very odd, but it is, my touchscreen works normally on all its surface and only unlock slide is a problem. ''Touch drivers", how and where I can to find drivers? Last night I looked different solutions, similar problems on many forums but without success. I found and installed little program 'xda shutdown' and it is work.....with that program I turn phone to sleep.....when I need to use phone again I push button 'home' on the phone, and slide works normally (no button shutdown, because in that case I cann't to move slide left or right). I forgot to mention, I have Windows 6,5, rom 3.14.479.2 (04666)WWE (I think that is last officially rom), radio 2.15..50.14. I hope that I now gave you more informations. Thanks in advance.
sounds like a common hardware problem of the HD2. the power/end call button is one of the most used buttons and has been known to cause pressure on the touch screen+connectors underneath, which can eventually damage the touchscreen.
you are now using a way to turn off the screen that doesn't involve the power/end call button. also, you are now using a way to wake the device using a button other than the power/end call button. funny thing is, this is exactly what is suggested (as a workaround or troubleshooting step) in almost all of the many many threads that talk about the problem mentioned in the first paragraph!
search some more and most common permanent solution suggested is to have it repaired!
Thank you ASCIIker, do you think that this is now a only solution, there is no way to get things back as before?
This ones a bit strange but ill try to explain as best as i can...
Got my phone last week - rooted, unlocked the bootloader and reflashed within about 10 mins or so - you can't not can you...its what they were made for....anyway, im not sure what's caused it to happen but in the last few days when i dial a number as soon as the number is dialled the screen goes blank (but working in the background as i can hear it ringing....the other persons answers, and then when i want to hang up i cant get the screen go come alive again) unless the other person hangs up and then it does. Ive tried another image but its the same and ive just upgraded the phone radio firmware to the 4.2.2 version but i makes no difference....anyone else had this or is it just me?
Cheers to anyone that has a clue....
ComfySofa said:
This ones a bit strange but ill try to explain as best as i can...
Got my phone last week - rooted, unlocked the bootloader and reflashed within about 10 mins or so - you can't not can you...its what they were made for....anyway, im not sure what's caused it to happen but in the last few days when i dial a number as soon as the number is dialled the screen goes blank (but working in the background as i can hear it ringing....the other persons answers, and then when i want to hang up i cant get the screen go come alive again) unless the other person hangs up and then it does. Ive tried another image but its the same and ive just upgraded the phone radio firmware to the 4.2.2 version but i makes no difference....anyone else had this or is it just me?
Cheers to anyone that has a clue....
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Have you check to see if anything is blocking the Proximity censor (top left corner)? The Screen Protectors often do this if they are in the way...
Otherwise the Prox Censor is fudge.. its the only thing that will cause the phone screen to turn off when a call is in progress (this is so your face doesnt press buttons)
UberSlackr said:
Have you check to see if anything is blocking the Proximity censor (top left corner)? The Screen Protectors often do this if they are in the way...
Otherwise the Prox Censor is fudge.. its the only thing that will cause the phone screen to turn off when a call is in progress (this is so your face doesnt press buttons)
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that was it! it was the LCD cover - peeled that off and its now working. Thanks very much for that!! Case Closed.
Hello recently i had an issue with my proximity sensor it was stucked at 0 cm
until it felt down and then worked for a little time but then stopped again
So i decide to dissasembly it and clean the sensors and everything ( i blowed air and used a tooth brush too)
when i assembled everything back i booted on recovery to make a clean install of my rom
everything was going well until i booted the phone and after i typed my PIN code and drag the screen up to unlock it
then suddenly screen goes black and only turned on when someone calls me.
When im pressing the power/lock or home button always playing the lock sound.
Tried everything, i tried to boot the phone without each sensor but always doing the same thing
I tried to disscharge the phone, pulling of the battery and keep power button pressed for 1 minute but again the same thing
The phone is working well in TWRP (touchscreen) , Can someone explain to me what happend?
Also when someone calls me the proximity sensor is working well.
Running Mokee ROM android 6.0 but i tried to recover back to s4's official backup and the cyanogen release 5.1 but also got the same problem
I think its the proximity sensor could it be?
Is something wrong with my post? maybe i wrote too many and no1 reads it ? or no1 have seen this before?
Anyways i need help so much, i cant call anyone i cant read texts i cant do anything and i cant buy another one
It could be a hardware or software issue. Did you try to find a way to completely disable the proximity sensor in the ROM?
Was the phone dropped? Any loose connections in the phone?
Does this happen if you flash ROMs other than Mokee, for example, Cyanogenmod?
audit13 said:
It could be a hardware or software issue. Did you try to find a way to completely disable the proximity sensor in the ROM?
Was the phone dropped? Any loose connections in the phone?
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No i couldnt find a way to disable the proximity in ROM and no the phone didnt dropped i will check for 100th time if any loose connections exists
but i dont think so, many times i try to unlock it and it doing some wierd thing like vibrating then it shuts down but without showing me anything.
Guys i think i damaged somehow the mainboard but i didnt do something so hard to damage something can i damage something with a tooth brush??
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Does this happen if you flash ROMs other than Mokee, for example, Cyanogenmod?
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Yea i tried, as i said, the recovery backup from the stock rom, and also the cyanogen release 5.1 i dont remeber i think it was cyanogen 12.1 anyways it does the same thing.
The phone doesnt function properly.
Is there any ROM that it has only the basics calls text etc so i can try ?
chrisfy said:
Yea i tried, as i said, the recovery backup from the stock rom, and also the cyanogen release 5.1 i dont remeber i think it was cyanogen 12.1 anyways it does the same thing.
The phone doesnt function properly.
Is there any ROM that it has only the basics calls text etc so i can try ?
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No, because the firmware isn't the problem. Your proximity sensor I believe is screwed up, probably from using a toothbrush on it and scratching the sensor. While I'm curious as to where you saw or heard that bit of advice since toothbrushes are abrasive, it's not really relevant.
Replace the proximity sensor.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
No, because the firmware isn't the problem. Your proximity sensor I believe is screwed up, probably from using a toothbrush on it and scratching the sensor. While I'm curious as to where you saw or heard that bit of advice since toothbrushes are abrasive, it's not really relevant.
Replace the proximity sensor.
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Yea i thought in the begining that this is the problem but explain me why on call proximity works normal if i take the phone away from my ear screen on and if i get it back screen off simple normal.
Also i tried to boot the phone without the proximity connected on it and again it was doin the same thing and 1 more question does the proximity sensor have the possibility to lock the phone?
I really dont know what is going on propably i have to buy a new one i think
I used a tooth brush cause i didnt have anything else but i didnt put much pressure i just touched it
I must upload a video to show u whats exactly happening because its very stange i cant get to home screen with any way everytime it shuts the screen off
but if i choose to go to settings and get black screen when some1 calls and talk when i end the call it will show me the settings but if i try to get anywhere else i will get again black screen and when
some calls and end again the call it will show me that i was choosed before its so annoying really.
Forgive me for my bad english.
any suggestions?