Have any of you noticed a red light to the right of the speaker when in sunlight? When in direct sunlight you can clearly see it but when you get into a darker place it's not noticeable anymore.
I think it's just the ambient light sensor but I just wanted to make sure nothing is bad on my end.
It's probably a reflection of the light sensor as you said, but you're under some goddamn strong sun to be able to see that, remember to use sunlight filters XD
I'm pretty sure it's ambient light sensor, probably you should try calling someone and see if it lights up at the same place where you see it
Used an app called "Proximity Sensor Test" which tells you when the sensor detects something which confirmed it is a proximity sensor. RMN 7 has a Sensortek brand and they have proximity sensors with ambient light sensor combined so I'm pretty sure it's both.
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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
blader3759 said:
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.
hi,
i know the DHD users have had some problems with the proximity sensors but what i am experiencing is a bit different.
I live in India and i am a Sikh(religion).
i wear a turban(black color) most of the time and my ears are covered by the cloth of the turban.
What i have discovered/noticed is that the proximity sensor does not identifies/responds to the black color. i have confirmed it by putting a black cloth on the proximity sensor while making a call. its does not identify black objects or color.
The proximity sensor works absolutely fine with a naked ear or even if i test it by putting my finger on it during a call. Even the Iphone has the same issue, i checked it to confirm if it was limited to my handset.
i know its a funny situation and its not a problem with the phone. Is there a way to get around this or i have to start wearing other color turbans ( )
waiting for comments and advice
thanks in advance
Shamps
shamps said:
hi,
i know the DHD users have had some problems with the proximity sensors but what i am experiencing is a bit different.
I live in India and i am a Sikh(religion).
i wear a turban(black color) most of the time and my ears are covered by the cloth of the turban.
What i have discovered/noticed is that the proximity sensor does not identifies/responds to the black color. i have confirmed it by putting a black cloth on the proximity sensor while making a call. its does not identify black objects or color.
The proximity sensor works absolutely fine with a naked ear or even if i test it by putting my finger on it during a call. Even the Iphone has the same issue, i checked it to confirm if it was limited to my handset.
i know its a funny situation and its not a problem with the phone. Is there a way to get around this or i have to start wearing other color turbans ( )
waiting for comments and advice
thanks in advance
Shamps
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I noticed it too, when I have a call and I place it in my ear covered with my hair, the proximity sensor does not work but if I place it in my ear without the hair covering it, it works. So, my theory also is, it does not work with black colors.
Black doesn't reflect light hence it doesn't pickup anything. The proximity sensors in phones work via infared reflectence hence using black objects absorb the light making the sensor report no obstruction.
Its not a fault in any way. Phones use ir sensors because they are cheaper than the alternatives
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I wear a black beanie most days (it's cold here in Scotland at the moment!) and my proximity sensor still works with no problems. Perhaps the wool the hat is made from is slightly more reflective than other black fabrics?
noobdeagle said:
Black doesn't reflect light hence it doesn't pickup anything. The proximity sensors in phones work via infared reflectence hence using black objects absorb the light making the sensor report no obstruction.
Its not a fault in any way. Phones use ir sensors because they are cheaper than the alternatives
sent from my Desire HD with CM7
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That explains it well Thanks mate!
yeah, glad to know its not a fault, thanks...
There has bean heated debate on the topic of what the RGB sensor was many people passionately belived it was just the LED indicator, but after reading a review they said its actualy a sensor for taking pictures better pictueres as it automatically adjusts the camera in relation to the lighting, we can all sleep easy tonight knowing the truth
Dunno if true or not,anyways thanks
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I closed my mind while thanking him.
LED is Light Emitting Diode
If their is light in a phone, there is led, definitely s3 has an notification led.
It maybe possible that there is a sensor next to led, but an led cant be a sensor !!!!:thumbdown:
I'm finding it a bit hard to believe that the "LED" has any sensor properties.
Would you mind elaborating on your source for this information?
Hello,
I just bought a samsung note 10.1, and for now I just put on a makeshift screen protector which is covering both the camera and the light sensor. This is just until I can buy on to fit it. Anyway my question is, it seems like the auto brightness isn't working or working well. I have it on and the screen seems very dark, and I don't have the power settings on either. Would the screen protector covering the light sensor cause this?? or is there some other kind of issue?
Thanks all.
I can't recall how the auto brightness worked before I installed a screen protector so I can't comment on its direct impact but I wouldn't think it should matter. I do find th auto brightness a bit too dark in almost all situations and I think that is a Note 10.1 issue in general.
I just did some test in varying light conditions and the sensor was quick to respond and went quite bright when I was in a very bright room. I just think it over compensates in dark situations.
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Thanks for the reply. I am sure it's ok, but it's been awhile since I had a android tab, so I wasn't sure.
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I can't recall how the auto brightness worked before I installed a screen protector so I can't comment on its direct impact but I wouldn't think it should matter. I do find th auto brightness a bit too dark in almost all situations and I think that is a Note 10.1 issue in general.
I just did some test in varying light conditions and the sensor was quick to respond and went quite bright when I was in a very bright room. I just think it over compensates in dark situations.
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One more question. Do you slide the slider for brightness all the way to the right then click on auto? I heard some say you put the slider all the way to the right, then click on the auto brightness, and that it wont clock lower then the max or something?
On my note 4 the LED seems pretty dim as compared to the LED on my Note 2.
Is there any way to change the intensity? Anyone else experiencing the same thing?
I tried downloading Light Manager and it's already set to 'bright.'
Do i have a faulty unit or is the led just that dim?
I think the led notification on the note 4 uses ambient light sensor to adjust its brightness. Try to test it. Just shine a bright light on the sensor and turn and off the screen and you will see the led notification is brighter.
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I always wanted my the light to be dimmer on my Note 2, bought the flip case just to be able to keep it face up at night by my bed.
Yuuuup I also noticed the notification light on the Note 4 is verrry dim and hard to see even at night sometimes from certain angles compared to the Note 2 which is what I switched from.. Always liked having a big bright notification LED on my Note 2. It was even a bit bigger of a cut-out for the LED on Note 2 as well.. Bummer! Kinda takes away from the point when I can hardly see it in daylight! Come on Samsung, f*cksa matter with urself!!
I wondered the same
I also came from the note 2 and its great led notification. Moved to the note 4, love it but the led is barely visible.
My notification light is only visible at night really. In normal lighting indoors it's visible, but not enough to catch your eye. Seems silly.
Is there a way to remove the "auto dimming or auto bright" function? I'd rather it just be bright all the time...is that a romantic or a kernel thing?