Hi everyone,
i just went through the *#0*# test with my Note.
And i noticed our Note 10.1 2014 has the same good old grip sensor installed the old Note 10.1 has. It triggers when you hold your note on the left side.
I did a quick search for "grip sensor" in google play and found nothing. It seems like no app uses this great sensor build into our notes.
I think this is mainly the case since nobody even knows about it.
So i start this thread now to solve this.
Do you have suggestions on how we could use the sensor?
Can someone write an app that uses this sensor? - or integrate it in an existing app
Feel free to post suggestions and your thoughts about it
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What does it sense?
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" It triggers when you hold your note on the left side."
madsquabbles said:
" It triggers when you hold your note on the left side."
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Yes, but this doesn't answer the question: What does it sense?
I have a case that covers the sides, does that make the sensor useless?
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Mycopsycho said:
Yes, but this doesn't answer the question: What does it sense?
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Hmm it senses the electromagnetic field of your hand perhaps?... im no expert
but it even works if you hold your hand within a 1cm range behind the note. You do not have to touch it.
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I have a case that covers the sides, does that make the sensor useless?
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Nope it works through covers and even through thick cotton.
But try it yourself by dialing *#0*#
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micro17 said:
Hmm it senses the electromagnetic field of your hand perhaps?... im no expert
but it even works if you hold your hand within a 1cm range behind the note. You do not have to touch it.
Nope it works through covers and even through thick cotton.
But try it yourself by dialing *#0*#
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I have to add to what one of the previous users posted. This still doesn't answer what it does. What does it trigger? What could it even be used for?
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What does it trigger? What could it even be used for?
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it seems like it triggers nothing... perhaps samsung knows what... but its intresting that they still have the sensor build in "without" using it.
it could be used obviously to detect if you have your device in your hands..
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You could for example try to use it to hold your device awake while holding it... but i cant say if this works without trouble...
also you could use it as a "button" - for any function in any app.. hmm in games... you have to be creative i think xD
But finding usecases for this sensor is also the reason i started this thread. So try it out with *#0*# and feel free to post suggestions
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micro17 said:
You could for example try to use it to hold your device awake while holding it...
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That sounds like an exellent idea.
ChrisNee1988 said:
I have a case that covers the sides, does that make the sensor useless?
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At this point I think I call the sensor senseless...
Lol nice one my friend
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I ve been trying to turn the screen off & on when you open & close the flip case. Found that the grip sensor dustinguishes the open case from the closed... but how to use this to trigger the screen to turn on & off, I ve no clue.... any help d be appreciated.
It is on every samdung tablet
actually the two lines at the bottom of the device are the grip sensors.. when u cover it it will vibrate when u r testing the GripSensor.. but dunno what is the purpose of it
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not only from the left side, actually it will trigger when you cover one of the lines at the bottom of the device, but dunno why they are used for
Its used to block out your hand when you are writing on S Note so you dont accidentally hit the back key with your palm.
Use of grip sensor
From everything I've read the grip sensor is to detect if the device is in a case/cover but as to what cares about case detection is another thing, perhaps Samsung's OS uses it
micro17 said:
Hi everyone,
i just went through the *#0*# test with my Note.
And i noticed our Note 10.1 2014 has the same good old grip sensor installed the old Note 10.1 has. It triggers when you hold your note on the left side.
I did a quick search for "grip sensor" in google play and found nothing. It seems like no app uses this great sensor build into our notes.
I think this is mainly the case since nobody even knows about it.
So i start this thread now to solve this.
Do you have suggestions on how we could use the sensor?
Can someone write an app that uses this sensor? - or integrate it in an existing app
Feel free to post suggestions and your thoughts about it
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Maybe it's used for the On Body Detection lock for Smart Lock in Security option?
What about left handed people..?
micro17 said:
Hi everyone,
i just went through the *#0*# test with my Note.
And i noticed our Note 10.1 2014 has the same good old grip sensor installed the old Note 10.1 has. It triggers when you hold your note on the left side.
I did a quick search for "grip sensor" in google play and found nothing. It seems like no app uses this great sensor build into our notes.
I think this is mainly the case since nobody even knows about it.
So i start this thread now to solve this.
Do you have suggestions on how we could use the sensor?
Can someone write an app that uses this sensor? - or integrate it in an existing app
Feel free to post suggestions and your thoughts about it
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Maybe Google's smart-lock uses it for the "on body recongition" because when I set my phone on the table it stays locked and when I slap my hand on the geip sensor (where the battery is) it unlocks.
Grip sensor in my note 5(SM-N930G0) is always on.screen never turns blue when i perform the test.
and due to this reason phones battery performance is very low.
Does somebody know how to fix this.
Thank you
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Hey all,
I received received my LG Nexus 4. I don't know if I may have damaged my screen but hopefully you guys can help clear up my queries.
I've been trying on screen protectors and my case, I don't know if maybe I've damaged it. But, one thing that has lead me to believe this is when I start up Nexus 4, during the Google screen at the top right, there is a bit of light exposure.
Basically, I would assume that during the Google screen at boot up, the whole screen would be black right except where it says Google.
Mine has a bit of faint white light on the top right corner.
Could anyone help clarify this for me?
Appreciate it, thank you!
I'm assuming that on most Nexus 4's that around the Google logo at boot up it is pitch black. But, others with Nexus 4's please check on boot up at the Google screen around the top right edge, do you also have a white/faint tint in the corner?
Are there anyways to check this? That the touchscreen is still functioning in the corner? Am I worrying too much about it? Is there a way of testing the screen?
Is your case still on the device? I'm not sure which one you're using, but it's possible that it may be too tight for the Nexus 4, which is causing pinching of the touchscreen.
You're right, at boot, the screen should be pure black, save for the Google logo and that unlocked icon (for unlocked bootloaders).
You can check if it's still registering touch feedback by going to Settings > Developer options > Show touches. Then try touching that area and looking for a white circle. Or simpler, you can pull down the notification shade from the upper right edge.
If it's still in warranty, maybe you could have it returned too.
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Is your case still on the device? I'm not sure which one you're using, but it's possible that it may be too tight for the Nexus 4, which is causing pinching of the touchscreen.
You're right, at boot, the screen should be pure black, save for the Google logo and that unlocked icon (for unlocked bootloaders).
You can check if it's still registering touch feedback by going to Settings > Developer options > Show touches. Then try touching that area and looking for a white circle. Or simpler, you can pull down the notification shade from the upper right edge.
If it's still in warranty, maybe you could have it returned too.
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I'm using a Ringke Fusion case, it's brand new. This was yesterday I noticed this on the screen, I was a bit annoyed after wasting a couple of screen protectors getting it on, hopefully when I go home and look at it today it looks pure black but I doubt it. I will try out the methods recommended.
@mlag: Surely I couldn't have broken it? Everyday people must put these phones into there jeans or tight trousers and it must put some pressure on the screen. As I said yesterday I was a little frustrated after going through many screen protectors trying to get it on properly. Hopefully today when I switch it on when I go home it looks better.
Sounds like it's just the normal light bleed
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Sounds like it's just the normal light bleed
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'Normal'?! Will it fix itself overtime you think?
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'Normal'?! Will it fix itself overtime you think?
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I understand that it runs Android but it doesn't mean that it can heal like one.
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I understand that it runs Android but it doesn't mean that it can heal like one.
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It runs Android of course, it's a Nexus 4. Doesn't heal like that one? Which one are you referring to? I'm a bit lost here, you sure you not getting confused with another thread?
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It runs Android of course, it's a Nexus 4. Doesn't heal like that one? Which one are you referring to? I'm a bit lost here, you sure you not getting confused with another thread?
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Accidental thanks.
What I mean is that phones cannot repair thereselfs.
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So I've established that light bleeding on the Nexus 4 along the top of the screen is quite common. After reading from this thread below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133655
Now can anyone tell me how light bleeding is caused? I'd appreciate it, thanks!
Its the display itself when made, you can't cause your phone to get light bleed at least I don't think. I also have a little on the top right.
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So I've established that light bleeding on the Nexus 4 along the top of the screen is quite common. After reading from this thread below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133655
Now can anyone tell me how light bleeding is caused? I'd appreciate it, thanks!
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Glue I've read somewhere should bleach out over time I doubt that but I've answered in the great help thread maybe decide for one place to post questions it's really hard to answer two times
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Its the display itself when made, you can't cause your phone to get light bleed at least I don't think. I also have a little on the top right.
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Ah, I see, I thought that one couldn't cause there phone to suddenly light bleed.
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Glue I've read somewhere should bleach out over time I doubt that but I've answered in the great help thread maybe decide for one place to post questions it's really hard to answer two times
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Thanks for your response mate in both threads, I read the other one and I agree with you. It doesn't bother me, it is only because I switched on the new phone yesterday I was just playing with it as I haven't got my new SIM to use it yet. And, I noticed at the top on the right there was a very faint light bleeding, it isn't that noticable.
I will carry on using it as it is.
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Thanks for your response mate in both threads, I read the other one and I agree with you. It doesn't bother me, it is only because I switched on the new phone yesterday I was just playing with it as I haven't got my new SIM to use it yet. And, I noticed at the top on the right there was a very faint light bleeding, it isn't that noticable.
I will carry on using it as it is.
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Jepp I'm doing the same I can't see it while being on a "normal" screen that's strange but ok haha
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I bought this S4 9500 off ebay second hand. When I switch it on the light on the screen comes on nothing else and switches off after approx 3 sec - no boot up etc. . When I press on/central menu botton +volume up I get this screen. Note it displays upside down. When i choose any of the options it seems switch off. Certainly does not respond any further.
The charging plug has been broken by previous owners - can this phone be saved?
Thanks for your help
Andrew
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I bought this S4 9500 off ebay second hand. When I switch it on the light on the screen comes on nothing else and switches off after approx 3 sec - no boot up etc. . When I press on/central menu botton +volume up I get this screen. Note it displays upside down. When i choose any of the options it seems switch off. Certainly does not respond any further.
The charging plug has been broken by previous owners - can this phone be saved?
Thanks for your help
Andrew
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This is not a original S4
this is fake Samsung
osmanovea said:
This is not a original S4
this is fake Samsung
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Can you explain a little more anything I can look up to verify your information and proove it to ebay?
Many thanks in advance
Andrew
I have paid a lot of Money for the phone
It's definitely a fake
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dersalbader said:
Can you explain a little more anything I can look up to verify your information and proove it to ebay?
Many thanks in advance
Andrew
I have paid a lot of Money for the phone
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sufficiently visible
difference in the display - simply frame around the screen
much broader framework
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It's definitely a fake
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Could you also elaborate a little further how I could prove this to ebay as I am trying to challenge the sale.
Many thanks again in advance
Andrew
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Could you also elaborate a little further how I could prove this to ebay as I am trying to challenge the sale.
Many thanks again in advance
Andrew
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Iam not to to sure but read about fakes and send screenshots to eBay so they also know it's a fake.Other than that Iam not to sure.I'll ask some friends if they could advice coz they buy a lot from eBay and might know what to do.
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The bezels are much bigger than normal. The power button sits like 5mm under the screen on a regular s4. The side bezels are like 2mm big. It is a fake for sure
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I'm sorry that you are cheated, but it's apparently fake phone
I hope you can find a solution
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The bezels are much bigger than normal. The power button sits like 5mm under the screen on a regular s4. The side bezels are like 2mm big. It is a fake for sure
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Supervielen dank nach D from Englands Sued-Ost Kueste!
Excellent reply thanks
I have copied some of the replies to the ebay resolution center discussion - and hope justice will be served
I have as a first thing of course uploaded these and other images to the resolution center communications.
Regards
Andrew
It is also pretty easy to tell that the phone in that photo has an LCD display due to its backlight rather than OLED.
There is an app in the Play Store called, "Genuine Galaxy S4" (I cannot link it here as I have not posted enough yet for linking to be enabled on my account) It's very easy to find. It will confirm it's authenticity and I'm sure you could send kind of photo of the screen to eBay
Hope this helps
Upload more pictures , with and without cover, battery, take close ups, etc.
Because It does look identical to my original Samsung galaxy s4.
Idk how they know is fake.
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Here is mine next to it.....
Looks fake. A clone s4
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Not sure if its an led in the button or a deformed power button that has passed through quality control without being seen?
Am I the only one?
Thanks in advance
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I think it's the latter. You should send it back for a replacement, who knows what else is wrong with it.
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See attached. Thanks
Looks like the same on mine
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Looks like the same on mine
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Really.
So the button is not completely smooth, like the volume rocker switch is?
The light is reflecting somehow at the point you see the dot. I've added a second photo, that shows light reflecting differantly.
I thought at first it was a power led or something?
If you run your nail down the button, does it get caught in the hole or run smooth across it?
Thanks again.
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Really.
So the button is not completely smooth, like the volume rocker switch is?
The light is reflecting somehow at the point you see the dot. I've added a second photo, that shows light reflecting differantly.
I thought at first it was a power led or something?
If you run your nail down the button, does it get caught in the hole or run smooth across it?
Thanks again.
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I got the same thing on my phone. I think it's just because of design because your nail doesn't get caught or anything.
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Thanks all
I was hoping it was by design, as I really didn't want the hassle of an exchange.
Seems all is well, thanks for your feedback.
Aaaahhh, that's the design of the button (circular pattern embossing with a center point)
Come on man..!!!!
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nitrowarez said:
Aaaahhh, that's the design of the button (circular pattern embossing with a center point)
Come on man..!!!!
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Using your iPad, you've obviously not used other manuafacturers who push off design issues as 'by design'.
After having the device for a couple of days, I am glad I checked.
There is no "hole", the power button has a textured finish that radiates outward from the center of the button, which is why it looks like there's something in the middle of it. If you run your fingernail across the power button, you will notice that the entire button has that textured finish on it.
Hello
I replaced my Galaxy note 3 screen, everything is working good. But it seems I lost the brightness. It is on a high brightness and does not go down, even when I put auto. I need to lower the brightness, because of saving batteri and for a better reading to my eyes.
Do you have any solution? Is it a hardware or software issue?
Bad connections .
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Bad connections .
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Which connections do you mean? Are There any solutions to fix it?
Was the replacement an original Samsung? If not, many third party replacements don't support auto brightness.
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Was the replacement an original Samsung? If not, many third party replacements don't support auto brightness.
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I think it wasn't an original Samsung. But are there any way to make it support or fix the problem?
You could look for apps in the play store that might help.
Did you try a factory reset of the phone?
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You could look for apps in the play store that might help.
Did you try a factory reset of the phone?
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But if I use an app it will also use my battery, I am right?
No actually I didn't try a factory reset, should I do that?
I don't know how much battery power the app will use. When ever I had to replace a screen, I just looked for a phone with broken internal components and a working screen.
Try a factory reset but make sure you have a backup of your data.
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I don't know how much battery power the app will use. When ever I had to replace a screen, I just looked for a phone with broken internal components and a working screen.
Try a factory reset but make sure you have a backup of your data.
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I just factory reset from recorvery menu, nothing changed, the same problem
Have you tried contacting the seller and asking for assistance?
I can't think of anything else to suggest.
Are you sure you not covered the light sensor. Maybee forgotten to remove the protection foil. The light sensor is beside the front camera. Is the front canera working?
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Have you tried contacting the seller and asking for assistance?
I can't think of anything else to suggest.
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I will try to contact them
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Are you sure you not covered the light sensor. Maybee forgotten to remove the protection foil. The light sensor is beside the front camera. Is the front canera working?
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Both the light sensor and front camera are working
Have the same issue with samsung s3, Everything works fine except the brightness won't budge, the light sensor is working fine. I checked with sensors multitool and it responds so there is no question of sensor being blocked or damaged.
I agree that with 3rd Party replacement Screen, Samsung just doesn't want to work, I would have gone for another device for the price I paid for the replacement display but I didn't thought of it at that time. anyways, Samsung sells crap, I have seen so many users having issues with their displays, even the newer ones. I have stopped investing in Samsung anymore, lost trust, feels like been betrayed with the one that I fell in love.
Auto brightness often doesn't work with any 3rd party screens on any phone.
Hi
i got 2 brand new S8 G950FD and i got the same problem with both
tge magnetic sensors "compass" keeps losing calibration.
this becomes very annoying when using Google maps onfoot everything is upside down .
recalibrating the sensor is always successful but for some reason it doesn't stick for long even when using high accuracy location settings
I'm not sure if the problem is with Google maps compatibility with the S8 or with the sensor itself
anyone having the same issue ?
does the calibration rest automatically when going to the sensor app (*#0*#) ?(even though I'm going to the sensor app becomes the map is upside down )
thanks in advance
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Hi
i got 2 brand new S8 G950FD and i got the same problem with both
tge magnetic sensors "compass" keeps losing calibration.
this becomes very annoying when using Google maps onfoot everything is upside down .
recalibrating the sensor is always successful but for some reason it doesn't stick for long even when using high accuracy location settings
I'm not sure if the problem is with Google maps compatibility with the S8 or with the sensor itself
anyone having the same issue ?
does the calibration rest automatically when going to the sensor app (*#0*#) ?(even though I'm going to the sensor app becomes the map is upside down )
thanks in advance
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Where is this sensor?
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thahim said:
Where is this sensor?
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dial *#0*# and go to sensor it's the self testing app on the S8
shawqi_khoury said:
dial *#0*# and go to sensor it's the self testing app on the S8
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I don't see any magnetic sensor in there.
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I don't see any magnetic sensor in there.
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dial *#0*# -> sensor-> scroll down you should see magnetic sensor
i think it's the same with all S8 devices
Third row from top, middle button. It's called sensor on my device.
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My FD doesn't play nice with one of my cases, as it has some metal in the back of the case. Compass won't even calibrate when the case is on. Makes sense though.
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My FD doesn't play nice with one of my cases, as it has some metal in the back of the case. Compass won't even calibrate when the case is on. Makes sense though.
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make since but i don't have any metal in the case, and it does calibrate
I've got exactly the same problem. I never thought that a protective case could be the problem, however, I'm using the Samsung original clear case and it does recalibrate...but it's very annoying because you can't rely on your compass, it will abandon you without warning.
Has anybody found a fix to that? Is it hardware related?