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Proximity Sensor Problem 1.61 :-( Is this the issue?

Hi all again,
I must saw I've NEVER had to do so many posting for a single phone... anyway.
I just updated my Leo to 1.61 via a tortuous goldcard process and the proximity sensor is still not working correctly My wife is the main user of the phone and I was watching her while on a call- the screen was on and off like some demented Xmas lights.
I have a theory regarding the problem. It's only my wife who has the problem with the phone, it's seems ok with me (but I don't use it as much!). The phone is very wide, and the proximity sensor is not central. I think that the sensor is missing her ear (she has small ears!). The gap between her ear lobe top and her head is too great for the sensor. I tested the sensor gap with my thumb and it seems to be around 1cm to activate.
The hardware solution is either move the sensor so it's central (that's not going to happen soon) OR increase the sensitivity of it.
Does anyone know how to change the sensitivity of the sensor OR anyway to completely disable the touch screen during a call.

Hmm I can not believe that, I've tested my sensor:
It put the lights out if i come closer that 1,5 cm next to the screen during a call. So it think this is not the source of your problem.
But: I'm running a 1.48 rom...

I had the proximity sensor behaving eratically upon installing a screen protector. Even though I installed the original HTC screen protector which has 2 holes to position exactly over the sensors but even then I had problems. Ever since removing the screen protector everything is okay again.
Just thought if your problem also coincides with installing a screen protector.
Regards

The problem occurs when your hair overlaps the proximity sensor, the light immediately comes on. Stick the phone back to the ear and the proximity sensor works perfectly on time.
p.s. ive long hair and I too faced this problem and figured it out by running a few test as mentioned above ;-)
Hope this helps.

well, I'm having the same problem and It's not caused because of my hair. it just sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. the test I make is using the palm of my hand. if during one call It's not working, it won't work no matter what you do. then if I make a call and its working, I can turn on and off the screen placing my hand in front of the sensor..

jpresencia said:
well, I'm having the same problem and It's not caused because of my hair. it just sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. the test I make is using the palm of my hand. if during one call It's not working, it won't work no matter what you do. then if I make a call and its working, I can turn on and off the screen placing my hand in front of the sensor..
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I reckon you clear the area around the receiver and try doing a hard reset.
CAUTION: Take an individual back of your data rather than doing a full backup using some software.

same problem
Hi, I have the same random proximity sensor bug problem. During call accidental hang-up happens every day. I have short hair and no screen protector. Is there any solution for this yet? thanks.
I wrote to HTC already, but they claim there is no problem reported. Sory for my English.

Had a similar problem. My proximity sensor is now working fine. Install the 'Proximity Sensor for Screen Off v0.2' cab. Search the forum for the thread.

thanks for tip, hope this little app will "evolve"...

hi,
i had the problem with the proximite, that it is only working when the phone is in portrait mode. when im incall and portrait i can put my finger to the sensor and it is working perfect. when i rotate the display to landscape the sensor does nothing and the display stays on. unfortunatly i turn the phone sometimes on the way to my ear, and so the screen stays on.
i will try now the mentoined .cab and see what it does for me.
regards mad

[Q] Defy - auto lock screen while calling

Hi,
I am using red lense defy and CM10. When I use the dialer to call others, the screen will be automatically turned off and I have no way to lit it again during the call. Thus I cannot enter the choices for languages when calling these automatic voice machines. After the call, it will be lit again.
I used to have CM7 on this defy. The dialer worked pretty well. However, Skype on CM7 had the same problem. Now I can use the keyword while using Skype, but the dialer fails...
Who knows a possible cause for this?

Ok I've found the problem by myself. The proximity sensor is not working well. After cleaning the screen it works now.
However, is there a way to disable to proximity sensor in case it is malfunctioning?

Please ask all questions in the Q&A section. Thread moved there.

proximity sensor prob
my defy's screen is turned off during calling/answ. ok, its normal.
but i have no way to get the screen on again!! even not after the call has ended. the red light rom sensor keeps on glowing. i have to re-install battery.
i updated to cm7.2 yesterday. evrything is just awesome!!
before that i was on 2.2.2 official.
also my device's proximity sensor is not working well. between the range of 0 to 100cm, it shows 0 everytime.
same problem during call was there in 2.2.2, but i was always able to glow my screen.
pls help me with this. any way disable the functioning of proximity sensor?

Screen protector?
I know this thread is old but in case somebody stumbles across it like I did. I fought with this problem for about 2 weeks and finally pinned down my cause. I buy large protector sheets for tablets and cut my own to fit my defy. Works not bad. First time I ever forgot to peel the cover layer and got this problem. Before getting too crazy with programming, try removing your screen protector or at least the dummy layer that you remove after install. http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/eek.gif

In-call bug

I am currently running:
3.4.0 franco kernel
JOP40D - 4.2.1
And I have a really annoying bug on my nexus4 which I dont know if its just a fault on my phone or if its a setting that I have not configured.
Basically when I call someone the screen automatically switches off and there is no functionality, even when I press the power button the screen doesnt become active, which means I cant push keypad numbers when I am calling a number which has menu options, I cant hang up unless the other person does it first, and I cant put my phone on loudspeaker.
As soon as the call ends the screen becomes active again, Im sure that it has something to do with the camera sensor on the front of the phone because i know most of them detect when you are putting it up to your ear so then it turns off the touchscreen so that you dont acidentally touch the buttons with your face, with mine it just doesnt let you do anything at all when im in a call.
Would much appreciate any advice/help. Thanks in advance :good:

I believe you're referring to the proximity sensor. Do you have a screen protector with no cutout for the sensor or, perhaps, an incredibly oily face?

Agree with estallings15, I modified my screen protector and all has been well.

ahhhhhh right i have never thought to look into that, i assumed that the proximity sensor was just the camera which has a cutout on my screen protector but ive just realised that there is a small sensor on the left of the phone which I now assume is the proximity sensor.
OK i have just took my screen protector off and it works fine now! thanks for pointing that out
Maybe u guys could also help me with the other question that I posted on the q&a section lol :good:
much appreciated

[Q] What mod allows you to disable the in-call proximity sensor?

Hi everyone,
Long story short, I got a used Nexus 4 off someone, everything works perfectly except the proximity sensor. During a call the screen blacks out and doesn't come back unless I hard reset the phone to hang up. I figured out it was a problem with the proximity sensor. Upon reading these forums and many other articles on Google about taking off the screen protector (which I don't have) and swapping the rubber "sensor" holder holes, I decided to open the phone up and take a look.
It appears that my phone is missing the rubber piece to hold the proximity and light sensors in place, making the sensor unusable and causing many issues with making calls. I've tried playing around with it using other peoples' suggestions and nothing has worked. I've decided to just find a way to disable the proximity sensor instead during a call, as I'll be quite satisfied with just a simple software fix.
Right now I am using Proximity Screen OFF to keep the screen on, but it drains my battery pretty hard. I was thinking to just flash my phone with a mod that allows me to turn the proximity sensor off during a call.
Any suggestions as to which mod contains this feature?
Thank you.

I'm rooted but no idea how to disable proximity sensor

I tried installing the xposed framework but that threw a little notice saying it wasnt going to work. I looked for apps ont he app store but that didnt work as well..
Any ideas on how to disable the proximity sensor so when I turn the screen on it doesnt turn right back off?
Any help is greatly appreciated.

the issue might be your proximity sensor's alignment. it might not have aligned properly. there is a small black rubber holder to hold the proximity sensor. may be you might be missing it or might have loosen it. you can easily fix/align it, if you can open the back cover.
you can install a custom rom to overcome this sudden screen off issue. but when you taking a call your screen will be turning off until other user disconnect the call..
I suggest you fix/align the proximity sensor..
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There is a small troubleshooting step you can do to see whether your proximity sensor has a slight alignment issue. get a torch or good direct light source and point it directly at proximity sensor. if you can turn your screen on while pointing that light towards proximity sensor, you should have a very small alignment issue. there are plenty of proximity sensor test apps on play store too.

appsmarsterx said:
the issue might be your proximity sensor's alignment. it might not have aligned properly. there is a small black rubber holder to hold the proximity sensor. may be you might be missing it or might have loosen it. you can easily fix/align it, if you can open the back cover.
you can install a custom rom to overcome this sudden screen off issue. but when you taking a call your screen will be turning off until other user disconnect the call..
I suggest you fix/align the proximity sensor..
P.S:
There is a small troubleshooting step you can do to see whether your proximity sensor has a slight alignment issue. get a torch or good direct light source and point it directly at proximity sensor. if you can turn your screen on while pointing that light towards proximity sensor, you should have a very small alignment issue. there are plenty of proximity sensor test apps on play store too.
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Interseting... My screen broke so I had it replaced and its been having an issue ever since. Also, I don't use it for calls. It is just sitting on a mount in my car most of the day running a few car apps. But it is in airplane mode basically all day lol.

Pr3dict said:
Interseting... My screen broke so I had it replaced and its been having an issue ever since. Also, I don't use it for calls. It is just sitting on a mount in my car most of the day running a few car apps. But it is in airplane mode basically all day lol.
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that makes sense.. you also replced front housing too right? that's where that rubber proximity sensor holder attached.. if you replace original front housing with aftermarket housing that rubber holder probably won't come with it. most of the repair technicians don't know this.. if you still have the old front housing you should be able to recover it and attach to your new housing..
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or you should be able to buy it.
here it is
http://rounded.com/lg-g2-d802-rubber-proximity-sensor-module-mbl65540401.html#/product/21920 (also try ebay or aliexpress )

appsmarsterx said:
that makes sense.. you also replced front housing too right? that's where that rubber proximity sensor holder attached.. if you replace original front housing with aftermarket housing that rubber holder probably won't come with it. most of the repair technicians don't know this.. if you still have the old front housing you should be able to recover it and attach to your new housing..
p. s:
or you should be able to buy it.
here it is (also try ebay or aliexpress )
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Honestly, if its possible I'd rather just disable it completely. I'd rather not open the phone up again if I don't have to and I will never use it for calls anyway.

Pr3dict said:
Honestly, if its possible I'd rather just disable it completely. I'd rather not open the phone up again if I don't have to and I will never use it for calls anyway.
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if you're not using your g2 for calls, I'd recommend flashing a custom aosp rom. so you wouldn't get in to this sudden screen off issue while unlocking it..

appsmarsterx said:
if you're not using your g2 for calls, I'd recommend flashing a custom aosp rom. so you wouldn't get in to this sudden screen off issue while unlocking it..
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That sounds exciting.. Lets do it!!!!!!!!!!!!