The inside part of the proximity sensor on my Flex has become covered in dust. There's a white dust film on the inside of the glass. So anytime I'm on the phone I can't turn the screen on. Any suggestions?
A way to disable the proximity sensor so the screen doesn't turn off during phone calls?
gtamgs15 said:
The inside part of the proximity sensor on my Flex has become covered in dust. There's a white dust film on the inside of the glass. So anytime I'm on the phone I can't turn the screen on. Any suggestions?
A way to disable the proximity sensor so the screen doesn't turn off during phone calls?
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Getting it cleaned is the only right thing. Proximity Sensor cannot be disabled.
gtamgs15 said:
The inside part of the proximity sensor on my Flex has become covered in dust. There's a white dust film on the inside of the glass. So anytime I'm on the phone I can't turn the screen on. Any suggestions?
A way to disable the proximity sensor so the screen doesn't turn off during phone calls?
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Same thing happened to the camera on my first flex. Get a warranty replacement?
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Started noticing the ambient notification (when you pickup the phone the screen supposedly emit the black/white display) is gone, right after I'd installed one of those eBay tempered glass screen protector.
The cutout of the glass, I do not think it obstruct either the camera lens or anything else.
Anyone have this problem? If so, how to remedy this issue (without having me take off the protector...lol). Thx.
this thread might be helpful to you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/accessories/tempered-glass-screen-protectors-t2922645
You will need a different screen protector - one that does not cover the sensor.
Before you do that, you can try the suggestion at this link to see if it helps
xo96 said:
Started noticing the ambient notification (when you pickup the phone the screen supposedly emit the black/white display) is gone, right after I'd installed one of those eBay tempered glass screen protector.
The cutout of the glass, I do not think it obstruct either the camera lens or anything else.
Anyone have this problem? If so, how to remedy this issue (without having me take off the protector...lol). Thx.
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I have the same problem right after installing the tempered glass
I got a new tempered glass screen protector, however, it is covering the proximity sensor located directly to the left of the top speaker. Since it is covering the sensor, I am unable to access the dial screen during calls 9 out of 10 times unless i keep swiping my finger on top of the sensor to get it to work. I got AndroSensor to test out the sensor and it does stay at 0.0in 90% of the time. When it does work, the value returned is 2.0in. I really don't want to replace this screen protector because it is nice and love the smoothness of it but unable to use the keypad during calls is too much.
Is there a way to manually turn on the dial screen during calls? Tried swiping, pinching, you name it.
Is there a hidden setting I could try like entering *#0*# on some phones for a workaround solution?
Is there a way to modify the settings of the proximity sensor? I am rooted.
The weird thing is there is a cutout on the protector but it is on the right side... Most of the pictures I saw of tempered glass for Nexus 6 had the left side covered but right side cut out as well. What's on the right side that is more important than the proximity sensor? Did they not know? Blah sorry for rant...
Its a problem with your tempered glass, contact the company whom you bought it from. Request a defect.
Theres a tempered glass thread in the accessories section where they have the same problem depending on what tempered glass you purchased.
Thanks zephiK, I'll check out that thread!
The below mentioned fix is for brand new Nexus 6.
Did you try going to settings , accessibility , power button ends call, toggle that on and off.
After completing the above mentioned step. Reboot your phone and try making a call. I hope the issue get resolved.
I tried this step on an unrooted phone, which was recieved just yesterday.
I got this fix from some other thread.
I have a 32GB Nexus 6 T-Mobile version with an AT&T sim. It's stock ROM LRX22C and not rooted.
When receiving phone calls sometimes the phone screen does not come on. I can hear the ringer and the phone vibrates, but the screen will not turn on. I have to push the power button, unlock the phone, and then answer the call. Other times the ringer doesn't ring, and the phone only vibrates, with the screen off also. I've already shut off Ambient Display as that was causing my phone to reboot and shut down.
Any other thoughts or solutions?
Only happened to me because glass screen protector was interfering with proximity sensor. Removed it and never happened again. Unsure if that is your problem...
Yeah I figured it has to do with the proximity sensor but I don't use a screen protector.
Anyone else with this issue?
Yea, I've had the same issue happening from time to time. Also stock and not rooted. I do have a glass screen protector, but always have and never had this problem before.
jeck77 said:
Yeah I figured it has to do with the proximity sensor but I don't use a screen protector.
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This issue doesn't happen not only with tempered glass but also with normal screen guards too (sometimes). If you're not using screen protector, the I assume that there's some issue with proximity sensor
I am running the latest a stock debloated 6.0 rom from tupac4u right now and having some issue during phone calls. For me I make or receive a call and my display will turn off even before putting the phone to my face. However, getting the screen on during a call is a bit hard to do as pressing the power button doesn't turn the screen on(sometimes have to press it 3 times to get it on). Anyway to fix this, or to disable this? Thank you
Using a screen protector? If yes, it may be blocking the proximity sensor, which is located just to the left of the top speaker grill.
In another thread I'm being told it's a bug with marshmallow. How accurate is that? And yes I am using a screen protector. I'm just not sure where the proximity sensor is so I can adjust accordingly?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/mod-fix-proximity-sensor-5-1-rom-t3069031
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!category-topic/nexus/nexus-6/mIRwBP4Hx_Y
I do not use shell or film and have the problem for a long time. Tried everything but nothing helps you get used to it.
Knowing isuses since 5.1 and the sensor is on the top left of the earpiece
Yeah i took a light to find where it was. I have a tempered protector. Tried to use a knife to adjust it, but broke the screen protector. Oh well I'll just skip one cup of tea this week. If I go with a regular screen protector(one of those cheap $1 ones will that still cause issues?
Yup, the oversensitive proximity sensor issue started after 5.1 arrived. I too had a tempered glass covering the proximity sensor and it was working fine when I was on 5.0/5.0.2. I had to remove the tempered glass and get a new one which doesn't cover proximity sensor to fix this problem.
Did the same thing. Got a regular screen protector right now for a cheap, until I can find a tempered model that doesn't cover the proximity sensor.
I'm visiting my parents and my mother's Z3 Compact has issue that screen goes black when call is made. It turned out proximity sensor reports always active on state. It seems to work when I push the top-left part of screen but I have no experience with fixing HW issues so I don't want to open the phone.
Instead I would be happy if it was possible to disable the proximity sensor altogether for now. Phone is bought as used and it seems to have bootloader unlocked so it wouldn't probably be a big deal to root it if that would help with fixing the issue. Any suggestions what to do? I tried some programs like Proximity Screen Off Lite which some people mentioned had done it for them but it seemed not to help me with this issue.
Hi. Proximity issue is result of peeling off screen from frame. Just take some epoxy glue and apply a little to the gab in the corner between frame and screen. Just watch out to not apply glue on proximity sensor, but only on the frame. After that take some clip to press it and left it for 24 hours to make sure glue get dry. Thats all. Of course You can also take apart whole phone and change whole glue adhesive under the screen but this one is quite harder than just apply some glue in gap between screen and frame.