Good day.
I use an function called "Easy screen turn on" that turns on the screen with the proximity sensor when the phone is sitting still horizontally.
Recently the screen turns on even when the phone is in any position, even in pocket, as long as the proximity sensor is triggered.
Anyone happened the same? is there a solution to get it back to the original?
Thank you.
I use smart screen on off from the shop (suriv) for the same purpose - works without any flaws..
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On my AT&T Galaxy S4, when I make a call the screen goes black when my face is next to the phone. This is good.
However, when I take my face away the screen will NOT turn back on. If I hit the [Power] or [Home] buttons, it will sometimes turn back on, but often times it requires several presses or requires me to wait several seconds until the phone turns back on.
I've tested this on stock and several ROMs...
Does anybody else have this problem?
If so, how do I fix it?
Pick up a can of compressed air and blow in the earphone. Sure enough the proximity sensor works perfectly now. I have solved this problem doing this. Tell me something
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You can test your proximity sensor readings here. It should turn the screen green and vibrate the phone constantly while your hand is in proximity. You can also see the numerical readings. The sensor works to about 6 inches.
If its not acting right, then you need to use faux kernel or you have a hardware failure.
If it is acting right, then use a better rom.
I seem to be having this issue on stock rom. When I bring my hand close to the sensor in diagnostic mode it goes green...but it doesn't stop when I remove my hand and there's nothing nearby. This seems to mirror the experience...where the phone goes black during a call, but doesn't wake up when it's removed.
faiyo said:
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You can test your proximity sensor readings here. It should turn the screen green and vibrate the phone constantly while your hand is in proximity. You can also see the numerical readings. The sensor works to about 6 inches.
If its not acting right, then you need to use faux kernel or you have a hardware failure.
If it is acting right, then use a better rom.
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Hubris2 said:
I seem to be having this issue on stock rom. When I bring my hand close to the sensor in diagnostic mode it goes green...but it doesn't stop when I remove my hand and there's nothing nearby. This seems to mirror the experience...where the phone goes black during a call, but doesn't wake up when it's removed.
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Yes, exactly!
I've flashed back to stock and tried that test screen. The sensor is OK at first, then I move my hand over it and it turns green and stays that way even after I remove my hand.
It seems like the sensor is half-working but gets stuck in the "on" position...
that sucks. i guess its time to contact samsung about warranty. just make sure theres no dirt on the sensor or anything
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Pick up a can of compressed air and blow in the earphone. Sure enough the proximity sensor works perfectly now. I have solved this problem doing this. Tell me something
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This is exactly what I done only I used a straw and I blew down it like hell and it cleared the problem. My phone was due to be returned to be fixed under warranty today but I tried a last ditch attempt and with the straw and blowing down it into the earpiece (aimed slightly towards the proximity sensor) I managed to sort the problem. It seems a little dirt or dust gets on the sensor and makes it malfunction.
Give it a whirl to see if it will work
I've been having a really strange issue with my barely two month old Galaxy Note 3. The proximity sensor has been acting really strange lately - it can easily detect when it is being covered, but can't detect when it isn't. Say I am in the middle of a call and I put my phone up to my ear... the screen turns off. If I remove the phone from my ear, it stays off, and won't turn back on unless I hit a physical button. This just started happening, and I have no idea what is causing it. I used a test app and it claims I am 0cm away from the phone (even though it's on the table and I'm at least a foot away). I tried cleaning the sensor, but that didn't do anything. I do have a screen protector, but it is at least a centimeter below the proximity sensor. Air view still works fine. The phone is rooted with Root De La Vega, and I had Wanam Exposed, but I removed it in hopes of fixing the problem. Also, I'm pretty sure there use to be a tiny blue led that checked the proximity, but it doesn't appear to be there anymore (I don't see it turn on). I really don't know what to do, should I RMA the device?
Hello folks, I noticed that during calls the screen does not behave the way it should and turn itself on/off depending on how close it is to your face. It simply turns off as soon as you click the call button and stays off until you press home/power button. I did a factory reset, which didn't help.
I am suspecting that the proximity sensor broke. Running stock nonrooted firmware.
Would like your input as to whether Samsung will be more inclined to repair or fix this device?
The note 3 is from Rogers Canada in Toronto
Thanks
mediumsteak said:
Hello folks, I noticed that during calls the screen does not behave the way it should and turn itself on/off depending on how close it is to your face. It simply turns off as soon as you click the call button and stays off until you press home/power button. I did a factory reset, which didn't help.
I am suspecting that the proximity sensor broke. Running stock nonrooted firmware.
Would like your input as to whether Samsung will be more inclined to repair or fix this device?
The note 3 is from Rogers Canada in Toronto
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It's a bug that happen for note 3. You can try the fixed from this thread, post #18 to caliberate the proximity sensor. This
method did fixed a lot of note 3 same problem as yours
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2488031&page=2
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mediumsteak said:
Hello folks, I noticed that during calls the screen does not behave the way it should and turn itself on/off depending on how close it is to your face. It simply turns off as soon as you click the call button and stays off until you press home/power button. I did a factory reset, which didn't help.
I am suspecting that the proximity sensor broke. Running stock nonrooted firmware.
Would like your input as to whether Samsung will be more inclined to repair or fix this device?
The note 3 is from Rogers Canada in Toronto
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It's a bug that happen for note 3. You can try the fixed from this thread, post #18 to caliberate the proximity sensor. This
method did fixed a lot of note 3 same problem as yours
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2488031&page=2
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You sir are a gentlman and a scholar. Thank you very much. I shall decide whether to root and fix this myself, or to contact Samsung and obtain a new device.
Though I do want a new phone just for the heck of it, I think this method would be the easier way out.
Thanks again
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Hello,
I have the same "problem",
I asked Samsung in the Netherlands, what could cause this problem. (so please do not shoot me for having it wrong)
and they stated, that this was not a faullt.
in case you were having a phone call,and the touchscreen stayed turned on, that there was a possibility, that you're ear could make contact with the touchscreen, and for instance could disconnect youre phone call or putt in on hold.
Kind regards, Wiebe
mediumsteak said:
Hello folks, I noticed that during calls the screen does not behave the way it should and turn itself on/off depending on how close it is to your face. It simply turns off as soon as you click the call button and stays off until you press home/power button. I did a factory reset, which didn't help.
I am suspecting that the proximity sensor broke. Running stock nonrooted firmware.
Would like your input as to whether Samsung will be more inclined to repair or fix this device?
The note 3 is from Rogers Canada in Toronto
Thanks
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This happens to me daily but I don't want to change my phone for nothing... Or should I? Anyway....the first time I blew some air into the speaker grill up top and then wiped the sensor clean . Solved the issue . You can check this out by going into the service menu by dialing*#0*# and going to sensor . You'll figure it out from there . Now when It happens I just wipe it clean or I just blow some air again. Hope this helps !
I had a same problem with my galaxy s4 before, I was going crazy exchanged 2-3 times within a month, then I read someware that if you blow on the earpiece it fixes the problem, because the earpice is very close to the proximity sensor so from earpice dust gets in there and the proximity starts giving problems. So try to blow on the earpice cuple of times see if it works. It worked for me.
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Yep, blow into the earpiece in the direction of the sensor. (to the right towards the powerbutton side of the phone.) Alternatively, use an air compressor or a can of dust cleaner from an electronics store.
If that does't work, what you can try is to set 'turn off screen during calls' under phone --> call settings to disabled, that way you manually turn off the screen with the power button. (you will need to disable 'end calls using power button' if you have it enabled.)
It's not ideal, but that way you can at least have the screen on during calls.
wiebew said:
Hello,
I have the same "problem",
I asked Samsung in the Netherlands, what could cause this problem. (so please do not shoot me for having it wrong)
and they stated, that this was not a faullt.
in case you were having a phone call,and the touchscreen stayed turned on, that there was a possibility, that you're ear could make contact with the touchscreen, and for instance could disconnect youre phone call or putt in on hold.
Kind regards, Wiebe
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Dat klopt, dat is waar de nabijheidssensor voor dient, om het scherm uit te schakelen als je oor in de buurt van de telefoon komt. Bel maar eens en hou je vinger op de twee sensors naast de speaker aan de bovenkant van het scherm; dan gaat het scherm uit.
Het probleem dat de OP heeft, is dat het scherm meteen uit gaat, ook al is er niets in de buurt van de sensor. En dat hoort niet.
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You are partly correct. That's why the proximity sensor disables the screen when the ear get into close proximity. Try dialing someone, then press your finger over the two sensors to the right of the speaker at the top of the screen; the screen will turn off.
The problem the OP has, is that the screen turns off immediately, even if there is nothing in proximity of the sensor. That's not how it should be.
samomamo said:
I had a same problem with my galaxy s4 before, I was going crazy exchanged 2-3 times within a month, then I read someware that if you blow on the earpiece it fixes the problem, because the earpice is very close to the proximity sensor so from earpice dust gets in there and the proximity starts giving problems. So try to blow on the earpice cuple of times see if it works. It worked for me.
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I tried blowing air AND using a compressed air canister. Looks like the dust particles are wedged in there for good.
Running sensor check from the *#0*# tells me that the ADC value is 150 with nothing in front of the screen and 1004 with my hand over it.
It's a common issue of the last mj7 mk2 roms.. it's "normal"
mediumsteak said:
I tried blowing air AND using a compressed air canister. Looks like the dust particles are wedged in there for good.
Running sensor check from the *#0*# tells me that the ADC value is 150 with nothing in front of the screen and 1004 with my hand over it.
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it should go under 80 to turn on and over some high value to turn off . 150 is kinda a lot... there is def something there inside...
@ShadowLea and all others,
Thank you veyr much for the answers, merry christmas
Anyone knows app working with custom MM (especially RR 5.7.4), which can be used with Flip Cover "designed by Motorola" and works?
Tried few apps from Play Store (Smart Cover, Smart Screen On/Off Auto, Smart Screen On Off (New)) and nothing works...
I would love feature like this. Any idea?
Sensor is OK in CPU-Z and when calling.
EDIT: IntelliCover vibrates when opening/closing cover so it's OK, but still screen doesn't turn on/off...
ch3mn3y said:
Anyone knows app working with custom MM (especially RR 5.7.4), which can be used with Flip Cover "designed by Motorola" and works?
Tried few apps from Play Store (Smart Cover, Smart Screen On/Off Auto, Smart Screen On Off (New)) and nothing works...
I would love feature like this. Any idea?
Sensor is OK in CPU-Z and when calling.
EDIT: IntelliCover vibrates when opening/closing cover so it's OK, but still screen doesn't turn on/off...
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Have you tried Gravity Screen?
No. Tried it now and it's not made for cover, but still it works exactly same as IntelliCover - vibrates when I close the cover when display is off (when on, vibrations are not triggered) and turns on the screen when I open the cover.
It turns off the disolay, but only when proximity is covered AND display is pointing down....
So it too doesn't turn off the display by itself ONLY when I close the cover...
It's better than nothing that it turn screen on, but would prefer something which works both ways.
Had to change working angle and it works
Thanks
The only problem is tat it's to sensitive...
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Hi,
Whenever I pick up my (Galaxy S8) phone it unlocks the screen - this might seem to be convenient, but actually for me it isn't. This only happens when I'm at a secure location. In other locations I still have to enter my password (although the screen is still unlocked).
I believe it is some kind of setting, but I can't remember how /where to set it. Does anyone know how to turn this off?
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It depends which setting you have set. For example smart lock does handle all kinds of unlocks such as, in your trusted place, trusted device and so on. Go to settings and search for smart lock and then you will see what needs to be done there.
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It depends which setting you have set. For example smart lock does handle all kinds of unlocks such as, in your trusted place, trusted device and so on. Go to settings and search for smart lock and then you will see what needs to be done there.
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Well, I know about smart lock. But that should just "remove" the need to enter a password, not unlock the screen when I pick up the phone.
The setting for "wear detection" (or how it's called) is already disabled. There should be another setting - something specific to samsung.
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It sounds very similar to what I now get constantly after the june update, most of the time when I take the phone out of my pocket it activates the screen and tries to scan for irises. It is driving me mad, im taking it out my pocket either to check for notifications or to check the time, if I want to turn the screen on then I WILL TURN THE SCREEN ON! It never did this before the June update. In fact for it to be able to do this, it must be using the proximity sensor and/or the light sensor constantly which wont help battery.
I dont have smart lock on but I do have the "keep screen turned off" when in a dark place under display settings (which I am about to turn off to see if that helps).
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It sounds very similar to what I now get constantly after the june update, most of the time when I take the phone out of my pocket it activates the screen and tries to scan for irises. It is driving me mad, im taking it out my pocket either to check for notifications or to check the time, if I want to turn the screen on then I WILL TURN THE SCREEN ON! It never did this before the June update. In fact for it to be able to do this, it must be using the proximity sensor and/or the light sensor constantly which wont help battery.
I dont have smart lock on but I do have the "keep screen turned off" when in a dark place under display settings (which I am about to turn off to see if that helps).
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Yeah, sounds very similar. I thought it was already like this before the June update, but i doing know for sure.
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Ok, it seems not to be the pickup of the phone itself, but rather the home button. Apparently I always touch the home button when I pick up the phone.
But how do I turn this behavior off?
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