Ok Here is the deal, I heve my phone in my pocket with my bluetooth headset connected and I get a call. The screen turns on and is fully active in my pocket. This has disconnected my blue tooth, hung up on people and just made my life suck when calling on this phone. I have tested it by calling it with the sensors covered and it lights right up, then I uncover the sensor and nothing happens. So then I disconect the bluetooth and cover the sensor and the screen go out, uncover it and the screen turns back on. I have spent alot of time looking for a setting and have called Samsung but no one knows how to fix this problem. I have had every att varient since the captivate and have never had this problem. So is anyone else haveing this problem???? Thanks for the replies!!!
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Ok Here is the deal, I heve my phone in my pocket with my bluetooth headset connected and I get a call. The screen turns on and is fully active in my pocket. This has disconnected my blue tooth, hung up on people and just made my life suck when calling on this phone. I have tested it by calling it with the sensors covered and it lights right up, then I uncover the sensor and nothing happens. So then I disconect the bluetooth and cover the sensor and the screen go out, uncover it and the screen turns back on. I have spent alot of time looking for a setting and have called Samsung but no one knows how to fix this problem. I have had every att varient since the captivate and have never had this problem. So is anyone else haveing this problem???? Thanks for the replies!!!
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Wow dude I've been having the same problem! So annoying to be going up a flight of stairs and hear it making the drip sound on the unlock screen. I thought maybe it was because some notification is turning the screen in (while others don't) . Or maybe my thigh was pressing the physical button (I hate the physical button because it can be triggered by anything). Not sure about the bluetooth issue.
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sentinel79 said:
Wow dude I've been having the same problem! So annoying to be going up a flight of stairs and hear it making the drip sound on the unlock screen. I thought maybe it was because some notification is turning the screen in (while others don't) . Or maybe my thigh was pressing the physical button (I hate the physical button because it can be triggered by anything). Not sure about the bluetooth issue.
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Same here. I have a Best Buy rubbery minimal case on mine, and I get screenshots and start S voice in my pocket. I have found a small workaround. I my instance, I always put my phone in my right pocket with Samsung logo down. This will always wake my phone when I squat down. But if I put it in my pocket Samsung logo up, it nearly never happens. Not the most ingenious of solutions, but works for me.
I ended up turning off air wake up in accessibility settings. It seemed to be turning on my phone every time I placed the phone face down on the desk or in my pocket. Had nearly 5 hours of screen on time without knowing it the other day.
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That setting is off already. I have checked everything twice!
I hate this problem! I finally bought an S-View knockoff case from China for about $20. I don't do anything worth the S-View app but the cover keeps the phone from turning on and doing accidental presses. Plus, I like the extra protection on the screen.
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Ya I went to att to figure out this problem and they told me to get a S view case to stop the problem. I didn't like the idea of spending $50 on a case that I don't like but this phone is hanging up on my customers, so I got one. The good thing was they gave me 50% off and I used the isis money to pay for it. I hope they get that this is a problem and fix it soon, I need to use a different case.
My screen is always on because of my huge penis.
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Player04 said:
My screen is always on because of my huge penis.
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Wack
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Player04 said:
My screen is always on because of my huge penis.
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I use the Otterbox Defender series. The belt clip is perfect for using a Bluetooth headset. I never have any of the problems you're talking about.
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Opie Knievel said:
I use the Otterbox Defender series. The belt clip is perfect for using a Bluetooth headset. I never have any of the problems you're talking about.
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Same here, it's a great case with screen protection. I hate putting my phone in my pocket, so this is perfect.
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Ok Ill give that a try, Thanks! :good:
So does this case keep it from turning on or just from detecting touches (capacitive objects). Because seems to me like it addresses the symptom and not the issue.
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I have never noticed my screen being on when I removed it from the clip, except if someone is calling or I get a text.
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My defender case will be here Wednesday so I will test it and see if the screen comes on in the holster. With the S case it know that the screen is closed and doesn't turn on because it is connected to the back of the phone.
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I have never noticed my screen being on when I removed it from the clip, except if someone is calling or I get a text.
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This is the problem though, I don't think the screen should come on in your pocket. The proximity sensor should not let the screen comes on till the phone is taken out of your pocket to keep things like what I described from happening.
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oneeye69 said:
This is the problem though, I don't think the screen should come on in your pocket. The proximity sensor should not let the screen comes on till the phone is taken out of your pocket to keep things like what I described from happening.
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Every time I receive a text or call the screen lights up whether the sensors are covered or not.
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I switched default app to Hangouts and seemed to happen less.
Sucks though when your driving and you can hear the s5 in your pocket activating the alarm tone selection screen cuz somehow it unlocked, selected the homescreen time widget, selected an alarm, and then selected the tone option ... jfc
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Every time I receive a text or call the screen lights up whether the sensors are covered or not.
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Same here - really annoying. I have been forced to use the default lock screen (with pattern) due to the screen coming on when i receive a text. If I use slide unlock only, I inadvertently launch apps, change settings, etc. I interact with my phone way too much to be using a pattern every time I pull my phone out of pocket. Extremely annoying, Samsung!
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The galaxy active s4 keeps turning off randomly in my friends pocket. I'm not sure if there is an issue with the phone or maybe it's user error. If anyone has any ideas or similar issues I would really appreciate some input.
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TristanR said:
The galaxy active s4 keeps turning off randomly in my friends pocket. I'm not sure if there is an issue with the phone or maybe it's user error. If anyone has any ideas or similar issues I would really appreciate some input.
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Does this happen only in his pocket? If it is it might be that he is somehow bumping into the power button. I know my phone does that sometimes, thought not often enough to be an issue.
Yeah it is in his pocket from what he said. But it seems to be happening far to much. Also, do you ever have any signal problems with it?
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TristanR said:
The galaxy active s4 keeps turning off randomly in my friends pocket. I'm not sure if there is an issue with the phone or maybe it's user error. If anyone has any ideas or similar issues I would really appreciate some input.
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Mine does the exact same thing. I found that it's due to the power button getting pressed and held down, it reboots the phone after around 10 seconds or so.
Oh and I have signal issues but that's due to my cell phone provider. When I was in Hawai'i using T-Mobile it was pretty much amazing.
Thanks for all the answers guys. I appreciate it.
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been having the same issues since day 1, when I first got mine it wouldn't hold a charge, it wouldn't stay on even when it was plugged in, and it would hang during charging, usually sitting around 78-77 percent, unless plugged into an AC adapter.
Earlier, when I pulled the battery, to check the IMEI or something, I popped it back in and turn the phone on, only to find I have 3% battery left? It was at ~60 when I pulled it, it was only out for about 30 seconds and the phone was only off for about 2 minutes, if that.
When I pull the phone away from my face to use the keypad or switch to speaker or end the call even, the screen doesn't turn on. I turned off just about all of the motion sensors in settings would that have something to do with/affect the proximity sensor?
Screen protector?
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Don't have one at the moment.
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Try factory reset. If I t still does it exchange if possible.
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Is anyone else experiencing poor proximity sensor behavior during calls? Proximity works great during sensor tests, but fails to turn screen on/off during calls correctly. Problem is identical across 3 seperate Note3 devices I've tested and oddly I get the exact same issue on Galaxy Mega.
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I have this same issue. Thinking of exchanging my phone.
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same here
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I have this same issue. Thinking of exchanging my phone.
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Mine works most of the time. Every once in awhile it flakes out. Same on my note 2 but it was very very rare on note2. I am possibly thinking it might be these cases with fatter lips I've been using since there is so little choice for a great case. My diztronics tpu is awesome but sadly it doesnt fit proper with wireless charging cover and I ruined it trying g to mod it.
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I'm not using a case, screen protector, or anything. Exchanged my device and a few days later the proximity sensor is failing 100% of the time during calls. It works flawlessly for everything else...just buggy with stock dialer.
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Maybe an app that is causing chaos. I had a speakerphone app bork my proximity sensor sensitivity.
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Mine annoys the **** outta me, as soon as I make a call, phone in had, on table wherever it may be the screen turns off.
With this many people having issues with it, it might be an app that's causing it because testing shows the sensor works right?
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With this many people having issues with it, it might be an app that's causing it because testing shows the sensor works right?
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I had the same proximity sensor issue on my first brand new N3. I think it was faulty from the start. when doing the sensor test, the screen would light up when you place your hand over the sensor, and stay light up when you move it away.
I even reset it to new a few times with the same problem. I got tired of the problem and did a warranty exchange. The new phone works as is. I also went to my local BB where they had a Samsung booth and tested all the N3s they had there. None of them had the proximity sensor issue. I believe it's a hardware problem.
Wow.
Man I'm having this problem also!
I had the same issue and requested an exchange from ATT. So far so good on the new one. Very frustrating issue!
I am having this same issue. Besides that and super high temps I honestly don't think this phone was ready to come out.
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There's a separate setting in the phone app to turn off the screen during calls, and it's set on by default (I think). Could that be interfering with the sensor?
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Ragnarkov said:
There's a separate setting in the phone app to turn off the screen during calls, and it's set on by default (I think). Could that be interfering with the sensor?
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No, that's the setting to activate the proximity sensor during calls or not. Turning it off deactivates the sensor. Then you manually can turn your screen on and off during calls.
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HaVoK C89 said:
When I pull the phone away from my face to use the keypad or switch to speaker or end the call even, the screen doesn't turn on. I turned off just about all of the motion sensors in settings would that have something to do with/affect the proximity sensor?
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What else do you have installed? Any xposed mods? What FW version are you on? Have you tried it from stock? Just curious. I honestly do not have this problem.
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My phone was also doing this. I realized that if anything was hooked up to my bluetooth my proximity sensor would not work when I put my phone to my ear.
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Also if my headphones are plugged in the proximity sensor wont work.
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Seems my swipe to answer takes anywhere from 3 to 5 swipes before it will actually answer the call. Is this an isolated thing or are others having the same issue? Missed plenty of calls because of it.
No issues answering calls at all for me.
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Some difficulties here, just have to make sure to hit it exactly on mine.
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Are there any hardware buttons that answer like the power button can end?
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I rest my finger on the answer before swiping. Works better That way. Have seen the same issue.
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I find this problem on every Android phone I ever owned, touched or played with.
I changed it to Home Button to answer the call,it's a lot better (you can change in ACCESSIBILITY).
Resting my finger on the answer slider for a split second seems to be helping. Kind of annoying that I have to do this on a brand new phone but what can I do...thanks guys
Hold your finger on the answer button until the green ring gets larger, then swipe.
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I think this is a pocket guard feature if your phone is facing your leg. Just my two cents. Don't think it can be disabled.
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first make restart. then you can return to factory settings
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I think this is a pocket guard feature if your phone is facing your leg. Just my two cents. Don't think it can be disabled.
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your right on with that answer, there is about a 500 millisecond delay for swipe to answer in order to prevent the accidental answering of a call while its in your pocket/purse/briefcase etc. this can be modified by changing some smali code in the incallui.apk (i believe) but i wouldnt recomend it.
i find my phone calling people from time to time. when i take it out of my pocket. lol.. dont think the feature is helping me t all.
So after I got my s5 from att I immediately realized a weird smudge on the left and right side of my front ear speaker. If I clean it with a cloth it disappears and reappears after some light use. Now I am assuming this may be some way the phone protects the speaker from water. However I don't know if other s5 have this as well. It can only be seen on angles while in a good lit room. Looks like finger smudges but doesn't change shape or form only disappears and reappears from wiping it away. Anyone else noticing this or know what it is?
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So after I got my s5 from att I immediately realized a weird smudge on the left and right side of my front ear speaker. If I clean it with a cloth it disappears and reappears after some light use. Now I am assuming this may be some way the phone protects the speaker from water. However I don't know if other s5 have this as well. It can only be seen on angles while in a good lit room. Looks like finger smudges but doesn't change shape or form only disappears and reappears from wiping it away. Anyone else noticing this or know what it is?
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Nothing like that on mine.
That's weird.... I would go back to AT&T and have them replace it, if it bothers you.
I had never noticed, but just looking up at it now I saw them and wiped them away. I guess I'll see if they come back.
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I had never noticed, but just looking up at it now I saw them and wiped them away. I guess I'll see if they come back.
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I forgot to ask, what color do you two have?
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Nothing like that on mine.
That's weird.... I would go back to AT&T and have them replace it, if it bothers you.
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Not really a bother to me. You definitely notice it more if you dab a drop of water near it. Other than that it's too high up to notice much.
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Not really a bother to me. You definitely notice it more if you dab a drop of water near it. Other than that it's too high up to notice much.
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Yeah, you were probably right, something to do with the water protection. Oh well, if it doesn't bother you, then good.
Mine is black
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My phone is black also.
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You guys can try this also. Huff onto the phone. Like breathe hot air onto it to make it foggy near speaker you will notice it for sure if your phone has this weird area too
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My original release day S5 had exactly what you are describing. I returned it since it bothered me and this one hasn't had the issue.
I would get a replacement if it bothers you.
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You guys can try this also. Huff onto the phone. Like breathe hot air onto it to make it foggy near speaker you will notice it for sure if your phone has this weird area too
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Just tried that, nothing showed up.
If it makes a difference, I have a White S5.
I'm pretty sure ATT won't do anything for something that doesn't affect the device use. It has been more than 30 days. And there are minor scuffs on the stupid chrome bezel
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Hi all.
This is a followup to the thread with clear cover cause scratch. Seems like many of us (if not all) have uneven capacitive buttons (brightness), see my photo. How is this possible? Mine was ok before, and my girlfriends untouched S6 is equally bright.
What shall we do about it? If there are many, we must do something. I thought it was just me, a bad screen or something. Seems to be bigger than that..
So please fill in IF you have this issue after replacement of screen. Pic is great, if samsung is reading
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Mine is the same but it was like it before the repair I just assumed it was meant to be like that.....
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My boyfriends untouched gold edge is the same the buttons are holographic. We don't have one button brighter than the other so I think you need to take yours back:banghead:
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Hi all.
This is a followup to the thread with clear cover cause scratch. Seems like many of us (if not all) have uneven capacitive buttons (brightness), see my photo. How is this possible? Mine was ok before, and my girlfriends untouched S6 is equally bright.
What shall we do about it? If there are many, we must do something. I thought it was just me, a bad screen or something. Seems to be bigger than that..
So please fill in IF you have this issue after replacement of screen. Pic is great, if samsung is reading
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I don't use the lights under the button's on my edge because I think the phone looks much better without. But I've just switched mine on to test and there both the same brightness. I've not yet had my phone replaced or reared for that matter... so if I have to go down the repair route I'm telling them before they start...make damn sure my buttons light the same or they do it again...
Check before leaving with the handset repaired.
S6 edge Clear View Cover fix. https://youtu.be/lA6giyj1z7U
Loz
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