Today my phone started staying in pocket mode and auto brightness quit working. When I turn on the front facing camera it starts off as a white screen and then adjusts from there. I took off the screen protector and case, made sure everything was clean, and still, no light sensor working.
OOS 10.3.2
Idk if your rooted but I had that problem I had to unroot and start from scratch not sure what caused it ..but it was something i flashed in magisk
JB calhoun said:
Idk if your rooted but I had that problem I had to unroot and start from scratch not sure what caused it ..but it was something i flashed in magisk
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No ****? Huh, the only thing I flashed recently was an update to the call recorder app. Funny if that's the thing that buggered up the proximity sensor.
What steps did you take to unroot and reroot? I was about to reflash the latest OOS, and do all the steps involved with that.
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No ****? Huh, the only thing I flashed recently was an update to the call recorder app. Funny if that's the thing that buggered up the proximity sensor.
What steps did you take to unroot and reroot? I was about to reflash the latest OOS, and do all the steps involved with that.
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The call recorder app is your problem
I have the same problem .. did a factory reset bust still the same.
I have the same problem
Switchonthelight said:
I have the same problem
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Yeah, I never found a solution, just had to go with adjusting the brightness manually. But, I did break my phone and had to go with a cheaper replacement.
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Hi,
I did the 2.2 update for the Epic through Samsung's website before it was it was warned not to download/update. Now that my phone has the update my proximity sensor is not working at all. When I put my phone up to my ear during a phone call, it does not shut the screen off, it keeps it on where I am able to press keys during calls. It really annoys me and want to know if there is a fix for this or if anyone else is having the same problem?
Thanks,
katie
should probably backup your things and reflash, preferable with odin i would think.
KateC1 said:
Hi,
I did the 2.2 update for the Epic through Samsung's website before it was it was warned not to download/update. Now that my phone has the update my proximity sensor is not working at all. When I put my phone up to my ear during a phone call, it does not shut the screen off, it keeps it on where I am able to press keys during calls. It really annoys me and want to know if there is a fix for this or if anyone else is having the same problem?
Thanks,
katie
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You could take it in to the store and see what they can do...they will probably just do a hard reset....I think your best bet is to, like the other poster said, do a fresh install of EB13. Most of the problems with this update were with the update and not with the clean install...good luck!
I could probably assume you don't know what odin is and everything so.. maybe someone could post a link to odin and the eb13 tar??
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It's just your install, use the full 200MB samsung exe after backing up your data and you should be good to go. That's not a bug of EB13, just the way your phone patched to it.
So I reinstalled it using Odin and it started up fine, acts fine, but the proximity sensor still does not work. Any other ideas?
KateC1 said:
So I reinstalled it using Odin and it started up fine, acts fine, but the proximity sensor still does not work. Any other ideas?
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Sorry you did all of that for nothing :-( Download Z-Device Test from the market. There is a test for the proximity sensor in there. If it is not working in the test, I would say you should go to Sprint and have them fix it...I searched for others with your problem and there were a few (not from updating, you might have had it stop working by coincidence). They all ended up going to sprint and having the screen replaced. Just make sure that if you have a screen protector you remove it so Sprint doesn't try to blame that.
Good luck Katie
P.S. If you are feeling adventurous, you could always Odin back to DI18 and see if the sensor works and the back to EB13 to see if it still works....you could also try installing a ROM on top of EB13 and see if that makes it work (though I don't see why it would) Good Luck
Patrick
Thanks Patrick. I have installed older ROM versions, custom ROMs, and the new update and nothing makes the proximity sensor work. I tried the app you suggested and it shows that the proximity sensor was a green check mark which must mean it works. I do not understand what is going on with it. I have done complete erase on the phone and installed several ROMs with only fail on the sensor. I guess I am going to have to go to Sprint, but I hope that if they have to replace something on the phone I do not have to pay for it.
Thanks again
KateC1 said:
Thanks Patrick. I have installed older ROM versions, custom ROMs, and the new update and nothing makes the proximity sensor work. I tried the app you suggested and it shows that the proximity sensor was a green check mark which must mean it works. I do not understand what is going on with it. I have done complete erase on the phone and installed several ROMs with only fail on the sensor. I guess I am going to have to go to Sprint, but I hope that if they have to replace something on the phone I do not have to pay for it.
Thanks again
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No problem... just tell them it happened after the update and I don't see any reason that they should charge... they seem to be hit or miss about charging sometimes, try a different store if they want to charge... good luck Katie. Let me know how it turned out.
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Hello. I have a problem with my proximity sensor. When I call, the screen dims instantly. Androsensor always shows 0. I have no screen protector. ROM and kernel is stock. What can I do?
Wololo7 said:
Hello. I have a problem with my proximity sensor. When I call, the screen dims instantly. Androsensor always shows 0. I have no screen protector. ROM and kernel is stock. What can I do?
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Check that your radio version is compatible with your android version (i.e. .48 with 4.2.2). If it is, it might be a hardware problem :/
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Sadly the modem is .48 with Android 4.2.2. Tried downgrading, didn't help. Thank you for answering.
Sounds more like a hardware problem if you're unrooted and still on stock. Has it only happened on 4.2.2 or was it the same on 4.2.1?
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Sounds more like a hardware problem if you're unrooted and still on stock. Has it only happened on 4.2.2 or was it the same on 4.2.1?
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Well I got this phone with the defect. It was 4.2.2. Tried to downgrade to 4.2.0. But it did not help. I am covered under warranty though.
Hey guys,
I have a question about what I am noticing and is bugging the heck out of me.
When I am on a call the screen goes black like it should, but once I remove the phone from my ear, the screen always came back on by itself..... Until I upgraded to Kit Kat. Now it just stays black and I have to press the power button to turn the screen on.
Is there a setting for this somewhere that I am missing?
Thanks!
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Hmm, sounds like an issue with the proximity sensor. It should turn back on based on my use of the N4 from 4.2.2, 4.3, and 4.4.2.
Maybe try re-loading the OS?
Itz mostly that your proximity sensor bug !! What you can do is download a proximity sensor app from the play store like proximity on/off and test whether that works !! If it doesn't that means you have a bug in your ROM !! If u have unlocked your boot loader then flash the stock image or if u have rooted+custom recovery you can flash custom or a stock zip file
I hope it resolves your issue !! Hit the Thanks button if you find my post useful !!
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Hmmm yeah I just tried a sensor app and it just says no change detected. It's weird cause I am running stock rom downloaded straight from Google. Just rooted and unlocked bootloader.....
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So maybe the Proximity Sensor doesn;t work at all on this phone ... (I just got it through a warranty exchange because on my old N4 the screen broke).
I just flashed factory images again (EVERYTHING) and the Proximity Sensor still doesn't work. It shows it doesnt detect anything, even if I put my finger right over it. It does say Proximity Sensor is available though ....
so idk ...
If you go back to 4.2.2, does the proximity sensor work?
Proximity sensor is definitely broken, it's not a software issue. If you've still got warranty you should send it in.
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If you go back to 4.2.2, does the proximity sensor work?
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I'm gonna flash 4.2 later and see. I just got the phone as a warranty exchange 2 days ago so if it still doesn't work I'm locking it all back up and telling tmo.
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Talked to T-Mobile.... They're sending me another one. Glad I caught that early. Thanks for all the input yall!
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Hello, I have a big issue with my LG G2.
The proximity sensor doesn't work, many times when I call the screen doesnt' turn off. I also have some problem with gravity sensor, the screen doesn't rotate. I check sensors answer with an app, and the sensor values holds at 0.
After a reboot gravity sensor works for a while, the proxyimity on the contrary doen't work after a reboot, it works when it want for few minutes and no more.
I tried to remove the screenprotector and to do an hard reset, but I got the same issues also before app and account restore.
Now I don't know if I should send it to assistance of to try to downgrade to android 4.2, what do you think?
May I lose warranty if I try to downgrade?
It is a bit strange issue because sensor sometimes works so I can't be an hardware problem. However I don't remember this issue with the first os versione 4.2 but only after the update to kitkat.
Thank you for your suggestions.
tobiascapin said:
Hello, I have a big issue with my LG G2.
The proximity sensor doesn't work, many times when I call the screen doesnt' turn off. I also have some problem with gravity sensor, the screen doesn't rotate. I check sensors answer with an app, and the sensor values holds at 0.
After a reboot gravity sensor works for a while, the proxyimity on the contrary doen't work after a reboot, it works when it want for few minutes and no more.
I tried to remove the screenprotector and to do an hard reset, but I got the same issues also before app and account restore.
Now I don't know if I should send it to assistance of to try to downgrade to android 4.2, what do you think?
May I lose warranty if I try to downgrade?
It is a bit strange issue because sensor sometimes works so I can't be an hardware problem. However I don't remember this issue with the first os versione 4.2 but only after the update to kitkat.
Thank you for your suggestions.
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3845#*802# --> Settings --> update touchscreen firmware
Just remember Change the 802 part to your model
If you downgrade you may lose your warranty if they find out so if this fix doesn't work I would recommend you claim warranty on it.
Art Vanderlay said:
3845#*802# --> Settings --> update touchscreen firmware
Just remember Change the 802 part to your model
If you downgrade you may lose your warranty if they find out so if this fix doesn't work I would recommend you claim warranty on it.
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Thank you.
I tried as you suggested. When i push on "update touchscreen firmware" the phone holds for some seconds (2-3) and nothing happends (no alert, no error,) i just push back to return to the hidden menu. Is is correct? If yes, it unfortunately doesn't solve this issue...
Hey XDA's folks!
I have a non rooted ATT H910. The stock camera app can't turn the flash on when i take photo with the narrow lens. I tried the manual mode but it still doesn't work. The flash works fine while on video though, the flashlight also has no problem.
Tried any other camera apps and it works, only the stock apps that wont turn the flash on while im taking picture. This bother me when i use instagram and whatsapp because i cant use the flash too.
Already tried restart, clear data and cache of the stock camera, factory reset and still no solution. Could you help me?
Ok this sucks
I've had this before on my rooted H990. I wish I could remember what I did to fix it, but there was something. I can tell you with confidence, that it isn't a hardware problem. I'll think about it today and get back to you if / when I remember. It wasn't complicated...
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I've had this before on my rooted H990. I wish I could remember what I did to fix it, but there was something. I can tell you with confidence, that it isn't a hardware problem. I'll think about it today and get back to you if / when I remember. It wasn't complicated...
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Yess please! Thank you!