Hi All,
Can anbody help me with Proximity sensor issue due to new update 5.1.1 . My Proximity sensor delay is way too long and get stuck on black screen. It was working perfect earlier and now its soo messed up. Please anyone can provide a solution for this would be very helpful
Thanks,
nitinsharma89 said:
Hi All,
Can anbody help me with Proximity sensor issue due to new update 5.1.1 . My Proximity sensor delay is way too long and get stuck on black screen. It was working perfect earlier and now its soo messed up. Please anyone can provide a solution for this would be very helpful
Thanks,
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I'm guessing that you use a screen protector? If yes, that's the issue (if it covers the sensor). Also, always remember to WIPE (Factory reset) after updating to new bases, like 4.1->4.4->5.0->5.1 (i.e each release with a new name). Lollipop is a special case though since 5.0/5.0.2 is incredibly crappy, so do a factory reset so the system doesn't bring old bugs with it over to 5.1.1.
I had the same proximity sensor issues on my Sony Xperia z ultra too.I was so upset about it checked on xda forums, YouTube on how to sort this problem out all to no avail until recently I stumbled on the answer. Please cut a tiny piece of a black tape and cover the proximity sensor with it you will never experience the dark screen again when on a call.cheers
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Hello there,
Recently I had my digitizer replaced and since then, I am having very weird thing with the screen turning off as soon as I am making a phone call. I thought it was a light sensor but in winmo it seems to be working fine, makes the screen brighter or darker depending on light. I hope I was able to explain what the problem is.
What could it be?
teosnew said:
Hello there,
Recently I had my digitizer replaced and since then, I am having very weird thing with the screen turning off as soon as I am making a phone call. I thought it was a light sensor but in winmo it seems to be working fine, makes the screen brighter or darker depending on light. I hope I was able to explain what the problem is.
What could it be?
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Doesn't that basically mean your proximity sensor is working correctly?
The proximity sensor turns off the screen during a call when it senses something close to the sensor.
sumflipnol said:
Doesn't that basically mean your proximity sensor is working correctly?
The proximity sensor turns off the screen during a call when it senses something close to the sensor.
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Hello there,
Yeap you are absolutely right but my phone does it even then, when there is nothing close to it.
Would be much appreciate if somebody could help me out please
regards,
teosnew said:
Hello there,
Yeap you are absolutely right but my phone does it even then, when there is nothing close to it.
Would be much appreciate if somebody could help me out please
regards,
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Have you checked your battery contacts (pins) when the battery is removed? If they are bent, they could lead to weird screen/phone shut-downs.
Did you replace the digitizer by yourself? Or did you have someone else (like a professional) replace it for you? Something might have happened to the electrical wiring, or there might be some small piece of dirt/object that got stuck in front of the proximity sensor.
Best wishes -- I hope you get this resolved.
Hi,
Digitizer had been fitted by technician, I said the same to him that its some sort of physical issue causing the screen to go off whilst making a call. Bathe suggested its a software problem. However, if somebody came across with this sort of issue please let me know how to fix it.
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I've been having this issue myself for a while now, after first installing the latest norwegian rom straight from htc, and now using the energy rom. I haven't had any hardware in the phone replaced tho.
Hi,
Recently I have replaced my Xperia mini pro's ribbon... May be you all know that this ribbon contains proximity sensor, front camera etc.
After the replacement when I'm making a call screen went black and it dosent turn on when phone is away from the ear.. I have checked on service test menu and proximity sensor is always read as "On"
Does anyone know what should I do???
ashintha said:
Hi,
Recently I have replaced my Xperia mini pro's ribbon... May be you all know that this ribbon contains proximity sensor, front camera etc.
After the replacement when I'm making a call screen went black and it dosent turn on when phone is away from the ear.. I have checked on service test menu and proximity sensor is always read as "On"
Does anyone know what should I do???
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Bringing this thead up again because I am having the same issue, Proximity sensor set to near all the time... could it be badly placed? I was ever so careful to get it millimetrically perfect..
something must be causing the sensor to read an input all the time. Ever considered there could be some dust below the glass? Try and see what happens when you take the screen assembly away from the sensor. Another cause would be a deffective part (bad ribbon/flex components).
Thank good lord I managed to buy a genuine Sony flex ribbon
Hey,
My new HDC galaxy s5 display remains active while doing phone calls, it is very annoying, I checked my proximity sensor and it works, also tired to remove the screen protector and it didn't work too, and now my screen protector has lots of bubbles in it can someone help me please? I am desperate for help. thank you.
Dave23456 said:
Hey,
My new HDC galaxy s5 display remains active while doing phone calls, it is very annoying, I checked my proximity sensor and it works, also tired to remove the screen protector and it didn't work too, and now my screen protector has lots of bubbles in it can someone help me please? I am desperate for help. thank you.
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So only when you hold the phone to your ear the proximity sensor doesn't work?
Yea pretty much, I dont know if there's anything in the settings that needs to be adjusted but it is so frustrating now, please help me over come it. Cheers
I do not have your model phone. I have a note 3. Open the phone as to dial a number amd hit the menu button. I have an option to disable the proximity sensor so the screen would stay on.
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I do not have your model phone. I have a note 3. Open the phone as to dial a number amd hit the menu button. I have an option to disable the proximity sensor so the screen would stay on.
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Hey! Thanks for the help! When on dial and press on the menu button I don't have any settings coming up, I am assuming you mean a long press, but I don't get anything coming up. Cheers
Are you using a case? If so remove it and see if it helps. Also I read dirt in the proximity sensor could cause the problem. So blow air into the sensor to clean.
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enter in service menu and recalibrate the proximity sensor , if doesn't work , it's a hardware fault
Dave23456 said:
Hey,
My new HDC galaxy s5 display remains active while doing phone calls, it is very annoying, I checked my proximity sensor and it works, also tired to remove the screen protector and it didn't work too, and now my screen protector has lots of bubbles in it can someone help me please? I am desperate for help. thank you.
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Might be a little bit late, but maybe for others
worked pretty well on my Samsung S4.
download the app "proximity fix" from the playstore and run it.
Job done.
Hope that helps you or anyone who stumbles upon this!
Solved!
Dave23456 said:
Hey,
My new HDC galaxy s5 display remains active while doing phone calls, it is very annoying, I checked my proximity sensor and it works, also tired to remove the screen protector and it didn't work too, and now my screen protector has lots of bubbles in it can someone help me please? I am desperate for help. thank you.
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I have just registered with xda forum so I think my reply may be quite late, but it's never too late, so they say
Anyway, I had the same issue with Huawei P Smart that I've just bought a few hours ago. And I got it resolved with the app called "Smart Screen On Off (New)", by LuuTinh Developer. You will find it on google play.
As long as you test the proximity sensor physically and it works fine, this app should help you get your problem disappear altogether
Happy calls (with a turned-off screen obviously )
I noted each time I make a call, the display immediately turned black. It auto turn black without me even taking up the hone up to my ears. I needed to press the power switch to have the display lit up again. Is this a proximity sensor defect ??
Same issue
mobile88 said:
I noted each time I make a call, the display immediately turned black. It auto turn black without me even taking up the hone up to my ears. I needed to press the power switch to have the display lit up again. Is this a proximity sensor defect ??
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Yea I'm dealing with the same issue on my at&t model, it's definitely a proximity sensor issue. Also, I find that the proximity sensor functions relatively OK outside of the phone app when I'm on a call in terms of lighting of fading to black...I haven't found a fix yet, hopefully it's a software issue though somethings telling my it's not... Just another defect in a long line of LG phones as of late
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Yea I'm dealing with the same issue on my at&t model, it's definitely a proximity sensor issue. Also, I find that the proximity sensor functions relatively OK outside of the phone app when I'm on a call in terms of lighting of fading to black...I haven't found a fix yet, hopefully it's a software issue though somethings telling my it's not... Just another defect in a long line of LG phones as of late
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I have a same issue but clean the proximity sensor and it will work. The proximity sensor is next to the speaker. Clean with your t-shirt or jeans.
thebiker said:
I have a same issue but clean the proximity sensor and it will work. The proximity sensor is next to the speaker. Clean with your t-shirt or jeans.
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I've cleaned it several times to no avail
I have noticed occasional "quirkiness" while in the phone app, but not to the point of requiring a battery pull. Example, connected via Bluetooth, while plugged to a charger in a call, no way to wake the phone without pulling the charger.
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thebiker said:
I have a same issue but clean the proximity sensor and it will work. The proximity sensor is next to the speaker. Clean with your t-shirt or jeans.
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Thank you. Thank you. Your proposed solution works very well. Now no more this problem. Had never thought the sensor could be dirty or blocked over time. I had the phone only about 2 months
Problem update
Okay, I've found new info on the proximity sensor problem. Firstly, I noticed that my proximity sensor still works with the second screen, if I cover it up when my screen is off it goes black and comes back on when I remove my finger. Secondly, if I was on the phone but not actually in the phone app it would behave normally sometimes. Now today I found out that when I'm in the phone app, if I'm talking on the phone through the speaker the screen does not go black, as soon as I take it off speaker, the screen goes immediately blank. Still have not found a fix, but just more info that may help define what the actual problem is.
anyone have any update on this? this issue seems to be getting worse for me
Same issue, drives me nuts. This phone is a disappointment to me overall. Have an S7 on pre-order with Verizon. Can't wait to get my hands on it!
Had same issue just happen on the AT&T LG Escape 2. (Yes I know its a year since this thread was started)
It was the proximity sensor but the "T-shirt wipe" method didn't work for me.
What I did realize there was some gunk on the sensor, and I used a cotton swab (Q-tip) with alcohol and rubbed it till it was visibly clear of gunk. Now it works fine again..
odesskiy said:
Same issue, drives me nuts. This phone is a disappointment to me overall. Have an S7 on pre-order with Verizon. Can't wait to get my hands on it!
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Turn of Gestures
Was facing the same issue
Went into settings
Call
Turn of both gestures auto answer and flip to silence
Hi Everyone
Clarify me about something that is atrophying my mind. Does the proximity sensor exist on this equipment? What I want to say is this: when I am reading something on my cell phone, and when I'm not having any interaction with my cell phone (because I'm just reading), and how I have configured the settings to turn off the screen in 15 seconds. My question here is ... just because I'm in front of the mobile phone or just waving to the screen does not turn off (something I did in my Moto X 2014) why does it turn off? Should not it stay on because of the proximity sensor? I was using ROM Lineage 15.1 and I thought there was something wrong with this ROM in the proximity sensor, but I went back to the ROM stock and I noticed that I still have this problem. I was thinking that either this phone has no proximity sensor or it is simply broken. I bought this cell phone a week ago. Please help me solve this issue of the sensor.
Thank you
Regards :good: