Main question: is the light sensor always on even if I turn off the "automatic brightness" in Display settings?
If the answer is no, I might have to reconsider the usage about light sensor lock.
(I thought the sensor is working at all time, so add the light sensor lock would not draing the battery faster)
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Hi,
What ist the difference between the Proximity Sensor and the Ambient Light Sensor?
I know, the output of the Ambient Light Sensor depends on the ambient light
but what is the proximity Sensor? How does it work on the HD2? What are the output values etc?
And: what is the main use for it?
The proximity sensor uses IR light to detect when an object is close to it. In the case of a mobile phone it uses this information so the screen can be turned off when the proximity sensor notices your head (or more accurately, your ear) which may inadvertently press on the screen when making a call. As far as the output values? I have no idea.
Hello,
If I look in the sensors section of "Android System Info", it doesn't list a light sensor (I believe that the light sensor is used to dim the screen when it's dark). The thing is, I've seen the screen dim by itself before. If I put my hand on top of the phone (where the proximity sensor is located... I think...), the screen dims. If I remove my hand, the screen gets brighter.
Does the X10 have a light sensor or not? Is it possible that the light sensor is "hardwired" to the screen without "passing" through the OS to dim the screen?
The light sensor on my X10 is to the left of the earpiece. To the right are the proximity sensor and further right is the notification led.
argnom said:
Hello,
If I look in the sensors section of "Android System Info", it doesn't list a light sensor (I believe that the light sensor is used to dim the screen when it's dark). The thing is, I've seen the screen dim by itself before. If I put my hand on top of the phone (where the proximity sensor is located... I think...), the screen dims. If I remove my hand, the screen gets brighter.
Does the X10 have a light sensor or not? Is it possible that the light sensor is "hardwired" to the screen without "passing" through the OS to dim the screen?
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Since you can disable it in the settings, i don't think it's hardwired.
sl1nk3 said:
Since you can disable it in the settings, i don't think it's hardwired.
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Good point, I don't understand why android system info cannot see it though. Same goes for the service menu, it seems it's the only sensor in there that cannot be tested.
lft4ded said:
The light sensor on my X10 is to the left of the earpiece. To the right are the proximity sensor and further right is the notification led.
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Hi,
My light sensor is disabled
I wanna know what is the function of light sensor
cuz i have a dark screen without the light sensor
so it's better to enable it?
waseem10 said:
Hi,
My light sensor is disabled
I wanna know what is the function of light sensor
cuz i have a dark screen without the light sensor
so it's better to enable it?
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Usually, the light sensor is used for adapting the screen/display light/brightness in relation to the environment light/brightness.
At least when you have enabled auto-brightness in menu "Settings" > "Display" > "Auto-Brightness".
So, the screen brightness will be reduced in the darkness to safe battery power.
If you have disabled the light sensor, you should also disable auto-brightness and set a fixed birghtness level.
Good luck !
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Hi all,
I have a couple of issues with the my proximity sensor:
1) When I put my Ray to sleep mode, sometimes the screen doesn't turn back on, it stays black until I give it 5-10 seconds before it can be turned back on with the Power/Home button
2) This issue is related to Jelly Dream rom only, most of the times, it feels as though the proximity sensor is always ON because when I hover my finger over the proximity sensor, the screen dims and as soon as I move my finger away from the sensor, the screen goes back to normal brightness level
Help will be appreciated
masteriori said:
Hi all,
I have a couple of issues with the my proximity sensor:
1) When I put my Ray to sleep mode, sometimes the screen doesn't turn back on, it stays black until I give it 5-10 seconds before it can be turned back on with the Power/Home button
2) This issue is related to Jelly Dream rom only, most of the times, it feels as though the proximity sensor is always ON because when I hover my finger over the proximity sensor, the screen dims and as soon as I move my finger away from the sensor, the screen goes back to normal brightness level
Help will be appreciated
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Can't help you about first question, but about the second one - if the light dims when you move your finger close the place where the sensors are this is completely normal (light and proximity sensor are close to one another so you're probably blocking the light sensor and thus causing the phone the turn the brightness down).
Hello all,
I was just wondering if there is a way to enable the beautiful ambient display since the 1+x 's proximity sensor is really responsive, but I dont like the screen pulsing for battery life and "pocket dial" reasons.
I would still like the proximity sensors to work when i wave my hand or take out of my pocket, but it would be great if i could disable the screen pulsing somehow..
Thanks
Should be under doze in settings.