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. . . and I have to hit the power button to turn the screen back on. To be more precise, the screen turns itself off when I hold the phone towards my ear during calls, and it does not turn itself back on when I hold it away from my ear.
This is obviously some power saving feature that doesn't work as well as it should, like a gimpy proximity sensor. Anyone know a workaround for this ?
I'm on Three Musketeers Sense 3.6 ROM.
XDAMENS said:
. . . and I have to hit the power button to turn the screen back on. To be more precise, the screen turns itself off when I hold the phone towards my ear during calls, and it does not turn itself back on when I hold it away from my ear.
This is obviously some power saving feature that doesn't work as well as it should, like a gimpy proximity sensor. Anyone know a workaround for this ?
I'm on Three Musketeers Sense 3.6 ROM.
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Well, ther is a proximity sensor there, near the camera on the top of the phone, on the screen side, and this screen-off thing is more like feature to save power and not to anoy you during the night when you talk to the phone
Don't know why it does that, maybe your sensor is faulty, but try to flash a different ROM and see if something changes, also make sure you don't keep your hand or finger near that sensor, just to be sure, i personally use this ROM and i don't expierience this issue.
Hope this helps
XDAMENS said:
. . . and I have to hit the power button to turn the screen back on. To be more precise, the screen turns itself off when I hold the phone towards my ear during calls, and it does not turn itself back on when I hold it away from my ear.
This is obviously some power saving feature that doesn't work as well as it should, like a gimpy proximity sensor. Anyone know a workaround for this ?
I'm on Three Musketeers Sense 3.6 ROM.
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I actually have this EXACT same issue and it is really annoying me.. I have a feeling it is the senor that is faulty, because I haven't even rooted my phone yet.. so everything is all on stock....
Lexmazter said:
Well, ther is a proximity sensor there, near the camera on the top of the phone, on the screen side, and this screen-off thing is more like feature to save power and not to anoy you during the night when you talk to the phone
Don't know why it does that, maybe your sensor is faulty, but try to flash a different ROM and see if something changes, also make sure you don't keep your hand or finger near that sensor, just to be sure, i personally use this ROM and i don't expierience this issue.
Hope this helps
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Oh, dear
If only there was some way to turn off the proximity sensor like in my Galaxy S2.
XDAMENS said:
Oh, dear
If only there was some way to turn off the proximity sensor like in my Galaxy S2.
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If it is possible on Galaxy S2, then it is possible on any android phone , and it is, but there should be made a tool for that or a flashable zip, i'm not that experienced to tell you exactly what needs to be changed, but it can be done, that i know
Same problem here.
Changing roms didn't solve anything
Anybody have solution for this ?
If you have a screen protector covering it then it might be wise to make a cut out or take the protector off altogether.
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as i remeber , you can write something in the build.prop that will disable proxy sensor
Im having problem that is almost same. After a long call(when screen is turned off) it turns off but screen or softkeys dont reply any way.
I have to turn of the screen with power button and let it be around 10-15 seconds and turn it on. Then lockscreen appears and everything
works. This is really annoying because I cant cut the line any way.
Not using screen protector and tried couple of custom roms. Allways have the same issue.
nellisere said:
If you have a screen protector covering it then it might be wise to make a cut out or take the protector off altogether.
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No I don't have screen protector or cover.
Problem is identified with proximity sensor itself, on App " Android sensor box " if you select proximity sensor it reads always 0.0cm no mater what you do with phone.
It seems like HW failure, will have to look at it in more detail.
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anders3408 said:
as i remeber , you can write something in the build.prop that will disable proxy sensor
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I have tryed few Apps that will lock/disable proximity sensor but without success. It either acts the same or don't light the screen at all.
Anders can you help us with writing some code, I'm willing to be beta tester if you like ?
Sv: My screen always turns off during calls . . .
If you have issue with black screen after a call or something. Explain in detail how the error and what ROM and kernel And if you are s off and what hboot , then I will have a look
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anders3408 said:
If you have issue with black screen after a call or something. Explain in detail how the error and what ROM and kernel And if you are s off and what hboot , then I will have a look
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The problem is when you try to make a second call display turns off, phone is working you can talk, but you can't end the call or nothing because screen is off, so you have to turn it on or wake it by pressing power button.And it's happening only on every second call, so I make a first call, as soon as I try to make a second display turns off, and only power button wakes it, after that you can make the next call normaly, but problem repeats on second call.
Phone was stock on ICS 4.0.3, and making problems there. So it's now fully unlocked ( S-off ) Hboot is 1.28. I have tryed many custom roms, but the problem repeats
I think it's the hardware problem with proximity sensor.
Sv: My screen always turns off during calls . . .
Markoj said:
The problem is when you try to make a second call display turns off, phone is working you can talk, but you can't end the call or nothing because screen is off, so you have to turn it on or wake it by pressing power button.And it's happening only on every second call, so I make a first call, as soon as I try to make a second display turns off, and only power button wakes it, after that you can make the next call normaly, but problem repeats on second call.
Phone was stock on ICS 4.0.3, and making problems there. So it's now fully unlocked ( S-off ) Hboot is 1.28. I have tryed many custom roms, but the problem repeats
I think it's the hardware problem with proximity sensor.
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I think too. Sounds like your proximity sensor is weird.
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To continue the story, I removed the MB and when the proximity sensor is out of the case, it works ok. When I put it back in case( behind screen ) it doesn't respond again.
Cleaning didn't help, will have to find another one to make sure what is the problem.
I have fixed my problem thanks to this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2022865
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I came from a note 2 which had proximity sensors when I was on a call the screen turned off but when I took my ear away the screen came back on
I have noticed with my one the screen remains on and will turn off as normal when it goes to sleep (have it set to one min) when I finish the call I have to press the on switch to end the call
This is my second handset from 3 which is going back as there is screen problems tbh I can't remember if the same happened on my first
Thanks
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Yes it does it's one of the sensors to the left of the top speaker grill works fine here. .....another replacement:banghead:
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Just checked with an app my proximity sensor isn't working grrrr
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Just cover the sensors up and see if you can get the back and home buttons to light up.
I also had the same issue on my One. Thought it was hardware related but then I was digging deeper into it (issues with other HTC devices etc.). Try the following: hold the phone near a bright light bulb or something and make a call. In my case, the phone worked as it should be: screen on during call and by covering the light/proximity sensor the screen turns off. Also check the sensor functions with an app from play store - remember, hold your phone in front of a bright light source. I determined the sensors are working fine but only above a certain light-sensor-threshold so it had to be a software issue. Technically, the proximity sensor is a part of the light sensor. If you are noticing the same behaviour, download the app Rezound Prox Sensor Calibrator with your rooted device and play with the threshold values. As far as i remember, my values were 16 and 28 or so. Can't look after it because my One was stolen last weekend
I've tried an app and the sensor is doing nothing ;( I'm not rooting as the are sending me a third handset
Looks like my sensor is not functioning tried your suggestion with the light also nowt ;(
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craftycarper1 said:
Just cover the sensors up and see if you can get the back and home buttons to light up.
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That's one thing I noticed my lights don't won't would say my sensor is caput
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My HTC One light sensor was working fine..But i noticed when talking on my phone in a very dark area the Proximity sensor was not working..Apps i tried showed a working light sensor but the proximity sensor would not work..Phone screen kept turning off with out even putting the phone near my face..
Found this app in the market and its revived my POS sensor in my phone..Settings that got my phone working properly was PS1_CANC(low threshold) set to 25 and the PS2_CANC(High Threshold) to 1
Figured this would be a worthy bump for anyone with Prox issues and don't have the option to return
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...yZWRpY29udHJvbC5Qcm94U2Vuc29yQ2FsaWJyYXRvciJd
mancuk29 said:
As question
I came from a note 2 which had proximity sensors when I was on a call the screen turned off but when I took my ear away the screen came back on
I have noticed with my one the screen remains on and will turn off as normal when it goes to sleep (have it set to one min) when I finish the call I have to press the on switch to end the call
This is my second handset from 3 which is going back as there is screen problems tbh I can't remember if the same happened on my first
Thanks
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If you set the Sleep to Auto Sleep the screen will function correctly. I noticed mine was not working right meaning I'd have to turn it back on after a call as well so I changed to Auto Sleep and it seems to have fixed the issue. Hope this helps!
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If you set the Sleep to Auto Sleep the screen will function correctly. I noticed mine was not working right meaning I'd have to turn it back on after a call as well so I changed to Auto Sleep and it seems to have fixed the issue. Hope this helps!
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Seems to only have worked temporarily it was working a few weeks ago so may it has to do with an app or setting I changed.
I am coming from a Galaxy Note 2 and i received my One this week. I do have an issue with it. Too hang up a call i have to wake up the screen manually, it seems the proximity sensor is not working correct, i tried another One and same issue. Does anyone have a solution? Normally the screen should turn on when i take the phone from my ear. Thank you for feedback.
larsheat said:
I am coming from a Galaxy Note 2 and i received my One this week. I do have an issue with it. Too hang up a call i have to wake up the screen manually, it seems the proximity sensor is not working correct, i tried another One and same issue. Does anyone have a solution? Normally the screen should turn on when i take the phone from my ear. Thank you for feedback.
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is there anything blocking the sensor?
larsheat said:
I am coming from a Galaxy Note 2 and i received my One this week. I do have an issue with it. Too hang up a call i have to wake up the screen manually, it seems the proximity sensor is not working correct, i tried another One and same issue. Does anyone have a solution? Normally the screen should turn on when i take the phone from my ear. Thank you for feedback.
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Go to your dialer and type *#*#3424#*#* find the sensor test and run it.. there are also proximity sensor calibration apps in market
In the past I've had HTC device (just one) with faulty sensor but it's the opposite to where the screen wouldn't respond to the sensor covering up.
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Thank you i did the test, everything works
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So my screen turns off and can't be turned on if Im in the middle of a call, not a terrible issue BUT still annoying.
If for example, I have to input digits over the phone while I'm in call I won't be able to.
Flicking the phone, hitting buttons, shaking it, etc, etc won't do anything.
If my screen turns off mid call I must wait until the call is finished before the screen turns on again.
Anybody else experience this? Could it be a hardware error?
Someone mentioned it could be a problem with my case covering a sensor but I've been using it without the case for 2 days now and the issue persists.
A restart will fix the problem for a while but inevitably, it always comes back.
Are you using a screen protector? If so it may be covering a sensor.
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mentose457 said:
Are you using a screen protector? If so it may be covering a sensor.
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No screen protectors or cases of any kind.
I DID freeze a bunch of apps using this guide.
I defrosted everything today, will post if screen turns off during calls again!
Hasn't happened on my X, but I have had that happen on my sgs3... Though, I never figured out why, my s3 was always a Frankenstein of kernel, firmware and mods. I think I just Odin back to stock and rerooted, recovery and flashed everything and it went away.
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Kloster909 said:
So my screen turns off and can't be turned on if Im in the middle of a call, not a terrible issue BUT still annoying.
If for example, I have to input digits over the phone while I'm in call I won't be able to.
Flicking the phone, hitting buttons, shaking it, etc, etc won't do anything.
If my screen turns off mid call I must wait until the call is finished before the screen turns on again.
Anybody else experience this? Could it be a hardware error?
Someone mentioned it could be a problem with my case covering a sensor but I've been using it without the case for 2 days now and the issue persists.
A restart will fix the problem for a while but inevitably, it always comes back.
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Mine does exactly the same thing. I do though have a screen protector. I will take it off and let you know how it is behaving. But once the call is finished I would reboot and then everything is ok until it acts up again.
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If you are in a call and remove the phone from your face but still cover the proximity sensor or will keep the screen off.
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Hello. During conversations I often unable to unlock the screen to hangup call or make other actions. Have someone experience same issue? Normally the screen should unlocked by double pressing on power button, right? Sometimes it takes to press 5-6 times before screen appear, it is normal? I experienced such issue on 4.3 and 4.4 with full wipes. Thanks in advance.
Solved by adding some glue where proximity sensor is located.
Where is the proximity sensor located?
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grizzlyspid86 said:
Where is the proximity sensor located?
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In the front right part of the phone, so there was bad contact. So if I pressed hard on that area proximity sensor became working, otherwise it was always turn on. Repairer a little bit opened front right part with the screen and added a little glue there. :good: