Missing folder proximity_sensor - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
I have a big problem with my proximity sensor (I already replace proximity sensor together with front camera). Today I managed to root my S3.
I tried a recalibration of sensor, but find out that proximity_sensor does not exist in my /sys/class/sensors directory. So I cannot run calibration method. Have someone some idea what is going on in my phone. I'm on official firmaware 4.3.
BTW.
ls show this sensors:
- accelerometer_sensor
- barometer_sensor
- gyro_sensor
- magnetic_sensor
I miss proximity_sensor and light_sensor.
If you have any idea - I have a time :fingers-crossed:
Best regards,
Robert

Could some one check your S3 for missing folder in /sys/devices/virtual ? Do you have listed proximity_sensor and light_sensor directory?
Damn this happend when I upgrade to 4.3 stock rom (previous stock rom was 4.1.2 and proximity_sensor works).
Best regards,
Robert
Is this true:
When kernel discovers a new device, it builds an object in the /sys/devices directory.
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Damn it must be mainboard ...

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Stock JB update - Trackpad not working..

Hi,
After performing the JB update - does anyone else have the trackpad not working? I did not receaved a second firmware (dock) update (as others reported).
Is there a manual update file about - i can't locate one if there is ...
Any pointers ...?
With thanks
pooblej said:
Hi,
After performing the JB update - does anyone else have the trackpad not working? I did not receaved a second firmware (dock) update (as others reported).
Is there a manual update file about - i can't locate one if there is ...
Any pointers ...?
With thanks
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FIXED - the key above the "3" key on the dock will enable/disable the trackpad - woops!

[Q] ThL W100 - problem camera and LED flash

Hello, I have a W100 ThL that after the root, does not work the rear camera and LED flash, it also disappeared icona to change the front-to-rear. I tried with original ROM alre (all older than mine), but to no avail. I wanted to try to change the driver with SPMDT, but just load the scatter file, the three sensor windows are empty.
Someone might screw post a recent official rom (mine is 20130627) and the most recent that is on the net is 20130523.
Solutions?
Thank you.
(sorry for my english)
mantonirico said:
Hello, I have a W100 ThL that after the root, does not work the rear camera and LED flash, it also disappeared icona to change the front-to-rear. I tried with original ROM alre (all older than mine), but to no avail. I wanted to try to change the driver with SPMDT, but just load the scatter file, the three sensor windows are empty.
Someone might screw post a recent official rom (mine is 20130627) and the most recent that is on the net is 20130523.
Solutions?
Thank you.
(sorry for my english)
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Hello Just try the new rom i think is 01/07/2013
http://www.needrom.com/mobile/thl-w100/#comment-10539

[FIX] [RecoveryFlashable] Compass FIX in CyanogenOS 12.1 and CM 12.1 snap/nightly

In latest Cyanogen OS 12.1 update YOG4PAS1NO and CM Snapshot 12.1 YOG4PAO236 the compass is still giving troubles indicating the correct direction when tilting the device... Fixing the compass is really easy and I don't know why CM mantainers didn't merge this fix for OPO. The fix is really simple, you can do it manually or flash the attached package in recovery.
Manual steps (root required):
Modify with an editor /system/etc/sensor_def_qcomdev.conf:
line 66: :version 0x00010004 (instead of 3)
line 89: 902 3 0x00010004 (instead of -3 and 3)]​
Delete /data/misc/sensors/sns.reg
Reboot and test with https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2
Source https://github.com/sultanxda/proprietary_vendor_oneplus/commit/2d48d254d3d330d3d2304e64fef68978611a4d1f
My compass never give me correct direction....Always calibrating....
I am on mokee mkl (similar to cm 12.1), will try tomorrow.
But no help here......
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Thank you, fixed my compass it seems
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andrew2511 said:
In latest Cyanogen OS 12.1 update YOG4PAS1NO and CM Snapshot 12.1 YOG4PAO236 the compass is still giving troubles indicating the correct direction when tilting the device... Fixing the compass is really easy and I don't know why CM mantainers didn't merge this fix for OPO. The fix is really simple, you can do it manually or flash the attached package in recovery.
Manual steps (root required):
Modify with an editor /system/etc/sensor_def_qcomdev.conf:
line 66: :version 0x00010004 (instead of 3)
line 89: 902 3 0x00010004 (instead of -3 and 3)]​
Delete /data/misc/sensors/sns.reg
Reboot and test with https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2
Source https://github.com/sultanxda/proprietary_vendor_oneplus/commit/2d48d254d3d330d3d2304e64fef68978611a4d1f
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Actually @Sultanxda mod is about line 66 (just a version modifier) and all the three lines 87-88-89 and not 89 only as you mentioned...
If you change all the version numbers to 0x00010004 like in the correct version of my change for the magnetometer, then you don't need to delete /data/misc/sensors/sns.reg. Or, what you can do is not change any of the version numbers (and instead only change line 89 from -3 to 3), but you would need to delete /data/misc/sensors/sns.reg. Either of these ways works.
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https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/fix-compass-cos-12-1-and-cm-12-1-nightlies.350897/
My rotation does not work at all unless on oxygen os or cyagen os 4.4.4 but wen i try difrent roms rotation does not work and i download a sensor test and it says i dont have an orrientation sensor but i know i do becacuze wen i switch to stock it werks perfectly
KURDKiNG said:
My rotation does not work at all unless on oxygen os or cyagen os 4.4.4 but wen i try difrent roms rotation does not work and i download a sensor test and it says i dont have an orrientation sensor but i know i do becacuze wen i switch to stock it werks perfectly
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Maybe a baseband problem? With Android 5.1 use the 241 baseband
Works on any cm based rom?
Do I need to downgrade twrp? Or can I use the latest one to flash the fix thanks ?
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Looks like there's no activity here but...
I had made this fix and the compass work ok with the phone facing up or front but when is facing down the north gets deviated by 180 degrees, I think that is why HERE Maps is always saying that my compass need calibration and doesn't work with the 8 figure.
Simple fix for inaccurate Compass
The values in the latest file as of 20th November 2015 have changed and therefore I could not apply this. However I managed to fix it with a simple old-school calibration as described here. It should work with any compass-aware app active on-screen, not just GPS Essentials. The compass had been inaccurate on my device since a long time, especially when the device wasn't parallel to the ground. I had tried numerous complicated methods in trying to fix it before and was pleasantly surprised that this worked. My compass now works properly and accurately in all orientations, and would suggest that others try this before going for more involved options. No luck with the HERE Maps "Compass needs adjusting" message though but at least now it points in the right direction!
on&off said:
The values in the latest file as of 20th November 2015 have changed and therefore I could not apply this. However I managed to fix it with a simple old-school calibration as described here. It should work with any compass-aware app active on-screen, not just GPS Essentials. The compass had been inaccurate on my device since a long time, especially when the device wasn't parallel to the ground. I had tried numerous complicated methods in trying to fix it before and was pleasantly surprised that this worked. My compass now works properly and accurately in all orientations, and would suggest that others try this before going for more involved options. No luck with the HERE Maps "Compass needs adjusting" message though but at least now it points in the right direction!
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Combination of OP advice and above mentioned calibration has solved all my problems with compas and incline sensors. Now Sky View is finaly working fine, thank you so much!
I also have the HERE Maps "Compass needs adjusting" message, i've calibrated the compass with "GPS status" app so it's working but i have to recalibrate it when flashing a new ROM.
Wow thank you! It really worked - Bacon CyanogenMod latest CM12.1 Snapshot

ZTE Z7 Max (NX505J) - IR Not Working

I'm deeply puzzled, and a bit annoyed my shiny new Z7 Max doesn't seem to have working infrared. I can see the thing, but software can't.
Bought the phone off Feebay, has a "Westone" logo on the back, along with China Mobile. ROM seems stock, shows as Android 5.1.1 and has no obvious bloatware.
The reception seems no better than on my old THL T6 pro, but the GPS is vastly better (can even get a lock indoors). Both hate having two sims (from the same provider) fitted - Another reason I upgraded, and another irritation, but one I can live with.
There was something about explore Nubia OS when it first started, and I'm used to KitKat, so there might be some tweaks or other away from stock I don't know of.
What's bothering me is I can't find any sign of an IR app on it, and anything I've downloaded just says the phone doesn't have an IR port.
Anyone got any ideas? Or known working/ stable roms where the IR *does* function?
I'm using MoKee, and it seems to work; can control my tv, which is all i've used it for. The app that comes with the ROM is called Infrared control.
This is the one I bought ebay.co.uk/itm/272424574812
I can't find any hint of IR software on the phone as it reached me, so will see if the seller can help (unlikely) and then.. Gasp.. invalidate my warranty by finding a rom that *does* operate the features the phone was sold as having.
I imported mine, but it also came running android 5.1 and with play store. Unfortunately I didn't try out IR before installing custom ROM, and can't remember if there was any IR app installed.
The app which comes with MoKee appears to be a Nubia app though.
barryburton said:
I imported mine, but it also came running android 5.1 and with play store. Unfortunately I didn't try out IR before installing custom ROM, and can't remember if there was any IR app installed.
The app which comes with MoKee appears to be a Nubia app though.
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I can't find a download for the IR app that came with the phone, so may as well go for a different rom I guess.
Are there any known/ annoying bugs in Mokee?
Nothing I've noticed, but there's some stuff I haven't tested, like second SIM, Bluetooth audio and tap to pay. Probably other stuff too. Do a backup first and you've got nothing much to lose.
Shmbolic said:
I'm deeply puzzled, and a bit annoyed my shiny new Z7 Max doesn't seem to have working infrared. I can see the thing, but software can't.
Bought the phone off Feebay, has a "Westone" logo on the back, along with China Mobile. ROM seems stock, shows as Android 5.1.1 and has no obvious bloatware.
The reception seems no better than on my old THL T6 pro, but the GPS is vastly better (can even get a lock indoors). Both hate having two sims (from the same provider) fitted - Another reason I upgraded, and another irritation, but one I can live with.
There was something about explore Nubia OS when it first started, and I'm used to KitKat, so there might be some tweaks or other away from stock I don't know of.
What's bothering me is I can't find any sign of an IR app on it, and anything I've downloaded just says the phone doesn't have an IR port.
Anyone got any ideas? Or known working/ stable roms where the IR *does* function?
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I recieved mine yesterday from GearBest. It also has the Westone logo on it and aside from missing the IR app was also missing the FM Radio.
After a little searching around I found a German forum from where I downloaded the, what seem to been stock, apks.
Now my FM Radio is working fine, but IR is still not functioning. An IR Romote App sugested a library is missing....
P.M. If you want the links, since I cannot post them due to new member restrictions.
I wasn't worried about FM radio, but did notice there was no sign of it.
I looked around for the IR app, but kept getting rather suspicious looking, definitely not, IR things in disguise.. Sigh.
It sounds like you've made some inroads though, fingers crossed there's a solution to this (though slapping a non stock rom on isn't a problem, *if* all features work relaibly).
Edit to add:
I've found an official ROM and copied the control and control test apks from it.. But although the app loads/ runs, there's still no sign of life from the IR led itself. No doubt I'm missing something the OS requires, it's been a while since I played with these things (and I wasn't very good at it then!).
I have same problem i extracted from 3.84 romofficial the 2 apk ir control and zfm radio only radio works hope there is a solution out there....
I bought the phone from china bangood and no help is provided...
Infrared works on z7 Max bought from banggood on CM12.1 ROM (www.needrom.com)
But i like the 5.1.1 oficiall rom is there any way to make it work i fixfmradio by finding an zfwapp.apk from previous official rom i also install ircontrol.apk and its the nubia one but is notworking pls help me enable ir here
vkoulbal said:
But i like the 5.1.1 oficiall rom is there any way to make it work i fixfmradio by finding an zfwapp.apk from previous official rom i also install ircontrol.apk and its the nubia one but is notworking pls help me enable ir here
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this is the infrared apk (cn.nubia.control v3.0.1.1011) from the CM12.1 that works 100% in the CM12.1 ROM, you can try it on your ROM and see.
Note: - i beleive it has to be a system app but you can try installing as normal and see if it works, if not then you will have to make it a system app, also the Z7 Max has to be rooted to be able to do as below.
Here's how to make it a system app -
1). Install the attached app as usual.
2). use an explorer app like 'Root Explorer' and
move "ZTE_IRControl.apk" (which will very likely be in /data/app)
to /system/priv-app
then restart phone and then try the infrared app.
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I can't install apk ..... Phone is rooted
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This apk doesn't install I have the phone rooted and my ircontrol.apk that I got from previous ROM I install it doesn't work then move it to system/priv-app reboot still not working I'm loving this phone but I don't like that ir is not working
I got mine from Banggood as well. Here's how I got both FM and IR working. All referenced apps unless otherwise stated can be found on Needrom under the Z7 Max section.
Phone needs to be rooted - use the utility "Z7 Max All In One Tool v3.3.0" to root and install TWRP, followed by SuperSU ZIP file from Chainfire via TWRP.
Extract the nubia_IRControl1.apk and nubia_ZFM.apk from the Stock ROM V3.89. Place them in your SDCard/microSD card.
Under Settings > Security - Allow installation from Unknown Sources, install the IR and FM APKs.
I used 3C Toolbox Pro from Play Store to move both apps to the system folder. Both runs nicely in the stock Nubia 3.96 that came on the phone.
Further on, I flashed the ResurrectionRemix Nougat Rom dated Feb 03, 2017, both IR and FM apps are already included and working. Both the stock and RR ROMs were working nicely, I just wanted the latest security patch by moving to RR.
For starters thank you very much for your help I already root my device with kingroot and I copy the twoapks from previous ROM 3.89 and install them then made them system apps by copying them to priv-app with root explorer
The problem is that the IR still not working can you help me skittle bit more cause I don't won't to change ROM I like this 3.96 please advise...please
finally I flashed the ResurrectionRemix Nougat Rom dated Feb 03, 2017, both IR and FM apps are already included and working...do you have a link of official rom 3.96??
Unfortunately I cannot find a download for 3.96, the latest available is 3.89 from Needrom.
hi
i too have the same issues, basically the IR has not been built into the lollipop rom. any help greatly appreciated as i love this rom
Radio is working on 3.96 but not ir only in RR nougat
Had other things take my attention off this problem - Glad to see lots of useful info in the thread now
I'd better get downloading and faffing.

Question about camera fimeware

Hello,
Is it possible to remove the camera firmware out of a custom Rom from a smartphone with a IMX220 Exmor RS (https://www.kimovil.com/de/liste-smartphones-nach-objektivmodell/sony-imx220-exmor-rs) and
include it on the firmware/custom Rom of the elephone s8?
There hasn't been any custom ROM development going on for this phone in the last 3 months.
But skeleton made Eragon and my question is if it is the possible ?
joh9 said:
Hello,
Is it possible to remove the camera firmware out of a custom Rom from a smartphone with a IMX220 Exmor RS (https://www.kimovil.com/de/liste-smartphones-nach-objektivmodell/sony-imx220-exmor-rs) and
include it on the firmware/custom Rom of the elephone s8?
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Maybe. You can look into the system files . There are camera libs and some more things in system/etc and vendor folder.
Copy them out of the firmware . And of course the camera.apk
Then copy all into your custom ROM on the s8 and reboot.
(Make a backup in twrp first. Just in case something goes wrong, also make sure the files have the right permissions. Use mixplorer explorer for that. It will set permissions automatically)
I will try it with "Meizu MX 5" and "Sony Xperia Z3"
by the way: only Ver. 7.0 Like Google Camera 4.1.006.126161292 works on elephone s8
is there a way to get the images a little brighter? with the Google camera the pictures are super dark

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