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.
Related
http://cotulla.pp.ru/leo/Android/
Light sensor is now working.. but! we don't know the password ^^
Anyway, it's nice to see updates and nice to know that Cotulla is still working.
I'm eager for the big update in September.
no password
Yes, there is...download
http://cotulla.pp.ru/leo/Android/Cotulla_zImage_LSENSOR.rar
And you'll notice it has a password on it haha
leonwu86 said:
no password
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Unfortunately dummy for your first message.
xmRipper said:
Unfortunately dummy for your first message.
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Thought I'd give it a shot and, no, "no password" is not the password.
gmontem said:
Thought I'd give it a shot and, no, "no password" is not the password.
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Doesn't work
loooooooooool
xmRipper said:
http://cotulla.pp.ru/leo/Android/
Light sensor is now working.. but! we don't know the password ^^
Anyway, it's nice to see updates and nice to know that Cotulla is still working.
I'm eager for the big update in September.
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we will really wait!!! its already in a nice stage in my opinion and keep going. wish cotulla best of luck...
so any way to get password?
I have a question, what is an ambient light sensor? What does it do/used for?
Please refrain from saying something like "it's a sensor for the light."
pass
very very LOL
jas0nw0ng said:
I have a question, what is an ambient light sensor? What does it do/used for?
Please refrain from saying something like "it's a sensor for the light."
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It sensors the ambient illumination.
jas0nw0ng said:
I have a question, what is an ambient light sensor? What does it do/used for?
Please refrain from saying something like "it's a sensor for the light."
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This is needed so that android can auto-adjust the brightness of the backlight, so when you are indoors the brightness is reduced and when you are outside it is increased.
synaptic said:
It sensors the ambient illumination.
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which means? What is ambient illumination? From what I understand, ambient light sensor is only used for a specific setting, that setting being "automatically adjust backlight." By using this setting, the ambient light sensor will detect how much light is currently being reflected onto the screen to optimize the backlight. Is this somewhat correct?
Jason, that's exactly correct.
i have a question: how is the light sensor related to the proximity sensor ?
because i tought the proximity sensor also works with light, i guess i was wrong there ?
I thought it already had it in the settings for backlight control, or is that something else?
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Jason, that's exactly correct.
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Thank you buddy
There's a password on it cause the Dev's aren't finished testing it yet. We'll get it when it's ready. Patience young ones.
And yes
ambient light sensor is only used for a specific setting, that setting being "automatically adjust backlight." By using this setting, the ambient light sensor will detect how much light is currently being reflected onto the screen to optimize the backlight.
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Is pretty much spot on, as far as i know.
Detects how much light is on the screen and dims/brightens accordingly. Which can be a huge battery saver since, when indoors (most of the time) it dims it to minimum.
edit: Jesus you guys are fast....
The first thing I do is turn off automatic brightness anyway so this isn't something I'd use.
I remember on the nexus one there was this feature to where if you put the phone up to your ear to talk the screen would shut off, is this feature on the nexus s and what is is called? Thanks
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I remember on the nexus one there was this feature to where if you put the phone up to your ear to talk the screen would shut off, is this feature on the nexus s and what is is called? Thanks
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Yes it is, its built into Android i believe...its part of the Ambient light detection
slowz3r said:
Yes it is, its built into Android i believe...its part of the Ambient light detection
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thanks that feature helps so much
That would be the proximity sensor on the front next to the ambient light sensor.
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That would be the proximity sensor on the front next to the ambient light sensor.
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that, couldnt think of that word
Is that a front facing camera? Next to the speaker it seems that there is a camera there yet the US version of this phone claims to have removed it. So what is that thing?
Ambient light sensor and proximity sensor
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Ambient light sensor and proximity sensor
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Ohhh, nice. Thanks for the quick answer.
The carriage for the ffc is in the upper right corner actually. There is a blank space in the frame that one can be installed in, (check the developement thread or search for ffc mod, its possible) its an involved process, where you do get to know your phone very intimately.
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they totally couldve put an LED indicator there instead.. i rather have that than an ambient light sensor
anthonys2r said:
they totally couldve put an LED indicator there instead.. i rather have that than an ambient light sensor
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When I first got the phone I noticed that thing in the upper left and initially thought it was a LED indicator. I totally agree that it should have been.
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.
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Pretty sure sangreal told it like it is.
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fob burt said:
Pretty sure sangreal told it like it is.
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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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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, 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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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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I edited/updated my post... check it out!