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(Video)Proximity Sensor Sensitivity Problem (TMOBUS HD2 vs HD2)

i think my proximity sensor is too sensitive because it ONLY works normal when i am outdoors at direct sunlight, but even when my shadow drops on the sensor it locks the screen, also in shade or in well lit indoors my proximity sensor doesnt work properly either.
i want to know if there is a way to change the SENSITIVITY of PROXIMITY SENSOR at will? i removed the screen protector so there is nothing on the way of the sensor.
also during a call pressing hardware buttons doesn't bring the device back from standby, hardware buttons are lit for a split second and nothing happens. is there any way to use the hardware buttons (except "end call" button of course ) during the call to turn the screen on?
t-mobile us hd2's proximity sensor works fine but mine has a problem, see the video here;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKCRqFYtLMs
thnx for your help..

Any idea?
Any idea? Does anyone have the same issue? Plz it's a very irritating problem I couldn't find a solution..

I havent own HD2, but eventually I will get it this year.. So, I wondering why you removed screen protector? because of sense Ui wont work with screen protector?

I removed the screen protector because I thought that it blocks the proximity sensor and cause it to malfunction, I searched the forum and some people had the same problem but solved it by removing the screen protector. But it didn't work in my case so I'm looking for a solution.
As you can see on the video the proximity sensor works normal under direct sunlight when i move it to the window, in the room it somehow doesn't work correctly..
(english is not my native language so pls excuse me)

Thank you
Thank you for your creativity with subtraction

Sorry for disturbing again but my problem is killing me i am desperate to find an answer could you pls at least share some ideas or recommend something to do?

İ emailed HTC for the issue and waiting for an answer, if you have any idea pls feel free to share i'm stuck with this annoying problem, thnx..

HTC's response
I do apologize there is no way to change the sensitivity of the proximity sensor on your device. You can try a soft reset by pressing the reset button on the back of the device. If that does not resolve the issue then you may want to do a hard reset on the device. Hard resetting the device will clear off the device and reset everything back to factory settings. You will want to back up your information from the device before doing the hard reset. If the hard reset does not resolve the issue then I suggest contact our support department..........
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I guess I'ıı have to get the proximity sensor changed..
I searched eBay for a replacement but couldn't find it there are proximity sensor replacements for iPhones, I wonder if the iPhone's and HD2's sensors are the same?(probably not but I just want to be sure)

Hi a have the same problem. Did you found the solution?

well the promicity censor has nothin to go with light or shadows..it could be a glitch in the Radio or ROM try using a new radio or ROM

[Q] How to disable proximity sensor on android 2.2?

My HD2 proimity sensor is broken, it thinks it is on all the time. so when i make a call screen goes done and never goes up. so the qustin is how to disable it???

exactly the same problem going on with me...also using android.......plz help

How to set Proximity Sensor Threshold on Mango?

Hello fancies!
I'm having some problems with the proximity sensor of my Omnia 7. Basically the values from the proximity sensors are a little bit off the usual and the screen just goes black when answering a phone call ( so I can't hang up anymore, for example ).
I tried the diagnosis menu and the LCD test screen. There I can see the proximity values and understand why the phone is behaving this way, but there is no "SET" button as a lot of guides on the internet say.
My guess is that that button is gone with the update to Mango. Anyone can confirm me that and give me an alternative diagnosis screen where to change the value?
The screen I'm refering to is: *#0*# from the diagnosis screen.
thanks a lot!

up... any ideas?

drowne said:
up... any ideas?
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maybe a dumb question- have you a new screenprotector, with covered
Proximity Sensor

the sensor is in the up-right corner
so maybe holding it with right hand you cover it and screen goes blank
happens to me...

it's not what I asked.
I know where the proximity sensor is and how it behaves, but when I replaced the screen something went wrong and the default low threshold is too low to work properly right now, so I have to set another value.
This was possible on WP7, but apparently it's not in mango. Do you have any idea where I can find that setting on mango?

has anyone got an answer to his question?
it seems that there isn't the set function in the diagnosis mode with mango anymore ..

me too have same problem.i just change my lcd screen after it happen when i make call screen is going black andi can't do anything no any button is not working.
there is any way to set promixty sensor on mango ?
or any app for this ?

flash a pre-mango ROM and change the value in the diagnosis app, I'm not sure if it will stick when you update, but it is certainly worth a try.

You can try reinstalling diagnosis app if you haven't yet. Maybe it works.

Auto Brightess Problem and Camera Lens Clicking

Hello!
I just bought G900F and i noticed that Autobrightness isnt working correctly, even after factory reset, it does go up when in sunlight but doesnt go back down when i go inside the house, the screen remains at full brightness... until i click autobrightness off and on again or turn screen off for a short while.
Is this normal or what? sensor is working correctly in service menu -> sensors - it goes up and down as it should be. So is this samsung touchwiz problem or "new" feature? :/
Also ive noticed that camera lens sometimes get stuck and i cant get a fix on far objects (like permanent macro mode) :/ when i hit camera lens with my finger it goes normal at instance and i can take picture... i dont know if i should go already for the warranty or wait few days and it will go away on its own :/ also when i shake my phone forward and backwards i hear clicking from camera - loose lens? :/
Damn it i already sold my S4 so i have no phone for temporary use while i send S5 to repair...

Hi, I have the exact same camera focus problem. I can focus on close objects fine but a lot of the time it just doesn't focus at a distance. Is this a software bug or does it need to go back for repair?
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Any way to disable the Quick Cover case setting?

I have a very strong magnetic phone mount in my truck. It's tricking my phone into thinking that it has a quick cover case on it. The screen randomly goes black and shows the enlarged version of the time and stuff you see on the lock screen.
Anyone know if there's a setting to disable this? Or maybe something to freeze in Titanium Backup?

I'm also trying to solve the same problem. I hope there is some app or software that could expose the setting for whether to ignore the magnetic sensor that is used to trigger/detect the cover case.
I believe that LG says the magnet sensor is *NOT* something you are supposed to be able to disable. But, they said the same thing about knock-on/knock-off, yet we found out we could find the hidden setting to disable that. If it worked for knock-on/knock-off, then I hold out hope that there is a similar approach to solve this problem with the magnet sensor.
I recall long ago there was software called QuickShortcutMaker that could be used for the knock-on/knock-off and many other settings, have you tried that?