Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew what the sensors on the fron of the galaxy s4 are. It obviously has a camera, and one is a proximity sensor. I think one is a light sensor, but whats the 4th?
Anyone know? Is it something for motion tracking? (and if so is there an api for it?)
(On an unrelated note, is there any api for the hover above the touchscreen?)
Thanks. I'm just curious. It seems like these phones have more sensors that there are things to sense lol. (seriously does a phone need a pressure sensor and barometer? )
firesoul453 said:
Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew what the sensors on the fron of the galaxy s4 are. It obviously has a camera, and one is a proximity sensor. I think one is a light sensor, but whats the 4th?
Anyone know? Is it something for motion tracking? (and if so is there an api for it?)
(On an unrelated note, is there any api for the hover above the touchscreen?)
Thanks. I'm just curious. It seems like these phones have more sensors that there are things to sense lol. (seriously does a phone need a pressure sensor and barometer? )
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Sensor for air gestures.
Here. Pretty cool picture with lots of info about the sensors on the GS4. As always, GOOGLE SEARCH FIRST!!
Joe0113 said:
Sensor for air gestures.
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Oh so it does have a dedicated one. People on the internets seemed to think the gestures were combinations of the camera and proximity sensor.
But is there anymore info about it? I would love to know more details. And any api?
firesoul453 said:
Oh so it does have a dedicated one. People on the internets seemed to think the gestures were combinations of the camera and proximity sensor.
But is there anymore info about it? I would love to know more details. And any api?
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Hello everybody, I was reading about the upcoming Sprint version of the HD2 and it sows that the phone is going to have an 8 megapixel camera in the back and another camera in the front for video calling. Anyways, does the US T-Mobile version have a front camera? I see a whole there where there may be a camera but dont know t for a fact. Please let me know what you guys think.
No front camera.
you know i was thinking the exact same thing,it's right next to the led blinker and i was wondering what its there for. Is there anybody who took this phone apart and explored everything.
n8izzle said:
Hello everybody, I was reading about the upcoming Sprint version of the HD2 and it sows that the phone is going to have an 8 megapixel camera in the back and another camera in the front for video calling. Anyways, does the US T-Mobile version have a front camera? I see a whole there where there may be a camera but dont know t for a fact. Please let me know what you guys think.
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Would be nice....but nope The EVO will have a front-facing camera, but the HD2 has no such provision. The two small dots you may see just to the left of the ear speaker are the proximity and light sensors.
Also, even if the HD2 had the camera, it's not much good if the carrier hasn't enabled support on the network.
jkiller122 said:
you know i was thinking the exact same thing,it's right next to the led blinker and i was wondering what its there for. Is there anybody who took this phone apart and explored everything.
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That's probably the ambient light sensor i'm guessing.
jakobdroid said:
That's probably the ambient light sensor i'm guessing.
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NO THAT'S A CAMERA.............lol just kidding,well it was good to dream about the future but i guess you guys are right,oh well,still love the phone.
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That's probably the ambient light sensor i'm guessing.
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I believe it has 2 functions, as you stated ambient light sensor. but if you look closely you'll see 2 holes. I believe the other to be an IR emitter that is used to tell when the phone is up against your face and to turn the screen off during a call. It looks for the reflection of the IR off your skin.
Oh ok good, im not the only person to tihnk it is a camera. loll i thought 1 was a proximity and the other the camera. =) cool to know.
d0ug said:
I believe it has 2 functions, as you stated ambient light sensor. but if you look closely you'll see 2 holes. I believe the other to be an IR emitter that is used to tell when the phone is up against your face and to turn the screen off during a call. It looks for the reflection of the IR off your skin.
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Correct, that's the "proximity sensor"
n8izzle said:
Hello everybody, I was reading about the upcoming Sprint version of the HD2 and it sows that the phone is going to have an 8 megapixel camera in the back and another camera in the front for video calling. Anyways, does the US T-Mobile version have a front camera? I see a whole there where there may be a camera but dont know t for a fact. Please let me know what you guys think.
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Just so you know, that is not a HD2 that sprint is getting... its the Evo 4G. Completely different phone, different os... it just looks similar.
It is a front facing camera!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EcHn5BwESk
MirasHD2 said:
It is a front facing camera!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EcHn5BwESk
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Yup, that's on the EVO, one of the features that sets it apart from the HD2, though they're very similar. Sprint is using that to create more desire for their 4G service (which is pretty much necessary for stable 2-way video streaming at any usable resolution)
went back and studied this video
at 4:12 in the video, the component being pulled out, unless i'm mistaken is the FFC
would seem like if someone was entreprenurial enough, they could find a source for those, then with some of the folks here with software flashing experience, could simply drop into their Tmo and AT&T phones
vid at below link
http://www.careace.net/2010/06/09/disassembly-of-the-samsung-galaxy-s/
That is the proximity or ambient light sensor.
how about pointing out the ffc then
do you see it?
The european Galaxy S I9000 is the only Version you can buy in Europe at this time. And it has a front face camera.
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drizek said:
That is the proximity or ambient light sensor.
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i just went and found a copy of the owner's guide online - that is the FFC, it's right next to the main camera lens - the light sensor is on the other side of the camera
here's the link to the guide - scroll down and you'll see the appropriate page
http://www.scribd.com/doc/33189065/Samsung-Galaxy-S-GT-I9000-User-Manual
Excuse my ignorance, as I've looked and found nothing, but what's the FFC?
TexUs said:
Excuse my ignorance, as I've looked and found nothing, but what's the FFC?
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Front facing camera
TexUs said:
Excuse my ignorance, as I've looked and found nothing, but what's the FFC?
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Front Facing Camera dude
Just installed this app:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.itsme4ucz.screenoff
But can't seem to find any info on where this sensor is located?
Xoom doesn't have a proximity sensor (the intended purpose of including one is to prevent you from pushing buttons with your face)
I think its next to the front camera but have you tried just moving your hand around the xoom? I'm about to install that app, I'm curious now.
sent from the honey moto
Pretty sure sangreal told it like it is.
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fob burt said:
Pretty sure sangreal told it like it is.
sent from the honey moto
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there isn't a proximity sensor, but there is an ambient light sensor.
yep, there are not prox sensors on tablets
what you need is this app:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=976805
we are nearing release and will be on the market within a few days!
Oh no, say it isn't so! They could at least added it for motion sensing in lieu of adding motion sensors.
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sangreal06 said:
Xoom doesn't have a proximity sensor (the intended purpose of including one is to prevent you from pushing buttons with your face)
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We could use a proximity sensor to show an auto hidden clock/app bar.
Hello nice boys & girls of xda!
I was thinking of buying a Galaxy S4, but after seeing the Note 3 I've decided that it's just perfect for me.
When I read that the N3 can do all the "Smart" stuff the S4 can do, one question popped in my mind, Why doesn't the Note 3 have the same sensor placement as the S4?
I know there is a Proximity sensor, IR Gesture sensor on both phones & and a front facing camera, but the Note 3 seems to have one less sensor. Anybody else ever wonder why?
Sorry if I'm breaking any xda rules, but this question is really driving me Notes
Update: It looks like the Proximity sensor and IR Gesture sensors are combined on the Note 3. Thanks to ShadowLea and Skander!
You can find the manual here: http://org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx?CDSite=MOBILE_UK&CttFileID=5538735&CDCttType=UM&ModelType=N&ModelName=SM-N9005&VPath=UM/201309/20130916132857484/SM-N9005_UM_EU_Jellybean_Eng_Rev.1.1_130913_Screen.pdf
Mustajab Is'haq said:
Hello nice boys & girls of xda!
I was thinking of buying a Galaxy S4, but after seeing the Note 3 I've decided that it's just perfect for me.
When I read that the N3 can do all the "Smart" stuff the S4 can do, one question popped in my mind, Why doesn't the Note 3 have the same sensor placement as the S4?
I know there is a Proximity sensor, IR Gesture sensor on both phones & and a front facing camera, but the Note 3 seems to have one less sensor. Anybody else ever wonder why?
Sorry if I'm breaking any xda rules, but this question is really driving me Notes
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Never noticed that before maybe it's got better technology in the n3 so Sammy were able to loose one of of them
jaythenut said:
Never noticed that before maybe it's got better technology in the n3 so Sammy were able to loose one of of them
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Hmmm,, I think that could be the case.
Maybe they found a way to add the IR Gesture sensor into the Proximity sensor, which might explain why people are having trouble with the proximity sensor, Because it's arranged in a different way than other phones?
Is it rgb sensor ?
There is a sensor on the left of the earpiece that you can't see but comes on for notifications etc...
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alom5 said:
There is a sensor on the left of the earpiece that you can't see but comes on for notifications etc...
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It isn't notification led
There isn't a rgb sensor for note 3
112 acil said:
Is it rgb sensor ?
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It could be. But right now there is still confusion as to whether the N3 even has a RGB sensor.
alom5 said:
There is a sensor on the left of the earpiece that you can't see but comes on for notifications etc...
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That's the Notification LED. It's not a sensor by any means.
112 acil said:
There isn't a rgb sensor for note 3
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That's odd. It does have an automatic brightness setting doesn't it?
That sensor is supposed to measure 3 wavelengths of light (Red, Green & Blue) and adjust the brightness of the screen accordingly.
But if there is no RGB sensor then how the hell is it measuring light?
Previous Samsung Galaxy phones had a RGB sensor but they could only measure the Green wavelength of Natural light. But your screen shows that the value for green is zero. I wonder how that is possible. Did you have the auto brightness button ticked while performing this test? Which app is this BTW?
I think Note 3 has proximity and rgb sensors in one hole (or another two sensors in one place).
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There isn't a rgb sensor for note 3
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No, there is. Just open test app (*#0*#) and use "Sensor" button. You will see "Lights Sensor" info with RGB data
How do I start the test app? I tried dialing it, but it doesn't do anything.
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danjng said:
How do I start the test app? I tried dialing it, but it doesn't do anything.
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Did you use a Samsung dialer?
The Note 3 has an RGB-Sensor. Testing with Test-App show values for RGB.
The Notification LED is there on the Note 3 and the S4, but hidden under the Color-Glass.
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Robert
The Proximity and Gesture sensors are now combined, with the light sensor next to it.
That's why it has 1 less sensor opening.
Skander1998 said:
The Proximity and Gesture sensors are now combined, with the light sensor next to it.
That's way it has 1 less sensor opening.
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You are right. It's true
KestL said:
Did you use a Samsung dialer?
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I did, but nothing happens. Let me confirm my steps.
Open dialer (Phone app)
Dial stuff
Hit send?
It actually just dials and tells me I can't make that call. Is there some setting that I need to make sure is set or something?
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danjng said:
I did, but nothing happens. Let me confirm my steps.
Open dialer (Phone app)
Dial stuff
Hit send?
It actually just dials and tells me I can't make that call. Is there some setting that I need to make sure is set or something?
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No need to hit send. When i press last "#" it opens the test app.
Don't know why it doesn't work on your phone
danjng said:
I did, but nothing happens. Let me confirm my steps.
Open dialer (Phone app)
Dial stuff
Hit send?
It actually just dials and tells me I can't make that call. Is there some setting that I need to make sure is set or something?
Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk
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What rom are you using? Did you disable/uninstall factorykeystring program. Or if you are using custom rom is it included.
danjng said:
How do I start the test app? I tried dialing it, but it doesn't do anything.
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Do you have an unbranded Note 3? If yes then it should work. I know some carriers remove this stuff from Samsung phones so it doesn't work if you have a carrier specific model.
You are dialing *#0*# right?
Skander1998 said:
The Proximity and Gesture sensors are now combined, with the light sensor next to it.
That's why it has 1 less sensor opening.
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That's what I thought. I was right!
Just to confirm, do you have any link to a website that has proved this?
Mustajab Is'haq said:
Just to confirm, do have any link to a website that has proved this?
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It's called the 'manual'.
I know people don't bother reading those antiquated curiosities, but they do occasionally contain valid answers.
http://org.downloadcenter.samsung.c...UM_EU_Jellybean_Eng_Rev.1.1_130913_Screen.pdf
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Mustajab Is'haq said:
Do you have an unbranded Note 3? If yes then it should work. I know some carriers remove this stuff from Samsung phones so it doesn't work if you have a carrier specific model.
You are dialing *#0*# right?
That's what I thought. I was right!
Just to confirm, do have any link to a website that has proved this?
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as stated, manual.
However you can try this yourself.
open the *#0 test menu and select "Sensors", test the proximity sensor by putting something near it and the page will vibrate and turn green.
Now hide that sensor (activating the proximity sensor) and open the "gesture sensor direction" test (in the same sensor page).
Click start and wave your hand specific directions, it won't work.
Uncover the proximity sensor and try again - it will work.
A simpler way of doing this is turning on air gesture, going to a picture in the gallery, hiding the proximity sensor and attempting to do a gesture.
I don't remember where I saw the photo otherwise I'd post it, but there's actually two sensors embedded in the notch that you can see if bright light is shining into it and from the photo that was shown of the 6T it actually appears one of the "sensors" is indeed giving off infrared luminesce.
It's the proximity sensor
Fabi0_Z said:
It's the proximity sensor
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No there's two, there's the proximity sensor and then another one.
Causical said:
No there's two, there's the proximity sensor and then another one.
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The "other" one is for downloading your mind straight to the chinese government
Causical said:
No there's two, there's the proximity sensor and then another one.
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Proximity sensor and ambient light sensor most likely.