Hi All,
I am using Nokia 7 plus for past 2 years. Andorid 10 with Nov security patch. Recently, my proximity sensor stopped working and I am not able to use phone any more (due to black screen during calls). I even root my phone and installed edxposed framework for disabling proximity sensor but no luck. Even sensor disabler not working for me. Any suggestions would be much helpful as I want to use this phone badly
I have same problem (stop working after lcd replace), try more solution, but at end i find one "working"... In Developer options enable QuckSettingsDeveloperTiles/SensorOff, this add Sensor tile to top pulldown QuckSettings menu, before call must you manually enable it, after call disable (because sensor off disable all sensors and also camera ;-)
k3dar7 said:
I have same problem (stop working after lcd replace), try more solution, but at end i find one "working"... In Developer options enable QuckSettingsDeveloperTiles/SensorOff, this add Sensor tile to top pulldown QuckSettings menu, before call must you manually enable it, after call disable (because sensor off disable all sensors and also camera ;-)
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Yeah, I have been using it. Problematic when attending calls in Skype which wont work unless you switch again. Thanks anyway
In my experience, proximity sensors don't stop working, they just work all the time! Often there's a small rubber gasket which separates the UV LED from the sensor. Can be lost when replacing a screen - I did this myself on a Moto G. Screen would go black in a call and couldn't be unlocked. I found the gasket on the floor, replaced it and this fixed the problem. Replaced the screen on a Nokia 7 Plus recently, same problem. I couldn't find a missing gasket this time, but glued a small piece of rubber between sensor and LED and this fixed the issue. Had to experiment with the size of the rubber piece to get it working properly. I think some of the UV light bounces off the back of the screen and is picked up by the sensor , if this piece is missing. My $0.02 worth...
Guys, I am frustrated with proximity sensor of my Nokia 7 Plus, as soon as I call, screen goes black.
I could stop it by enabling Developer Mode and disabling sensors, but this disables all sensors not proximity, and my camera stopped working.
Can I just remove it from mother board? any way to disable only proximity sensor?
Thanks in advance.
MrNams said:
Guys, I am frustrated with proximity sensor of my Nokia 7 Plus, as soon as I call, screen goes black.
I could stop it by enabling Developer Mode and disabling sensors, but this disables all sensors not proximity, and my camera stopped working.
Can I just remove it from mother board? any way to disable only proximity sensor?
Thanks in advance.
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If you've had the screen replaced, I think the rubber gasket separating the IR LED and sensor has been lost. Seems to be a common cause of this kind of problem. Cheers
Gastrocnemius said:
If you've had the screen replaced, I think the rubber gasket separating the IR LED and sensor has been lost. Seems to be a common cause of this kind of problem. Cheers
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Many thanks for quick reply.
Yes, I replaced screen. I don't remember about rubber gasket, but now i have to open scree and fix it.
Can we just remove proximity sensor from board? What functions get affected?
MrNams said:
Many thanks for quick reply.
Yes, I replaced screen. I don't remember about rubber gasket, but now i have to open scree and fix it.
Can we just remove proximity sensor from board? What functions get affected?
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I guess just the screen turning off during a call. But removing it may damage some other component, I guess. I also wonder if the screen stays off or on permanently if the sensor is removed. If you're taking the screen off anyway you could just try my fix of glueing a small piece of plastic or rubber between the sender and receiver, has worked for me and is still working. But this is just my opinion, all the best in whatever you decide to do. Cheers
Gastrocnemius said:
If you've had the screen replaced, I think the rubber gasket separating the IR LED and sensor has been lost. Seems to be a common cause of this kind of problem. Cheers
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Yes, I replaced screen. I don't remember about rubber gasket, but now i have to open scree and fix it.
Can we just remove proximity sensor from board? What functions get affected?
Gastrocnemius said:
I guess just the screen turning off during a call. But removing it may damage some other component, I guess. I also wonder if the screen stays off or on permanently if the sensor is removed. If you're taking the screen off anyway you could just try my fix of glueing a small piece of plastic or rubber between the sender and receiver, has worked for me and is still working. But this is just my opinion, all the best in whatever you decide to do. Cheers
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Ok Thanks, I shall try it.
One more question
Is there a way to disable only proximity sensor through OS/App? This will save my effort to remove it from board and possible damage to board.
Am working on another 7 Plus which has the gasket fitted to the proximity sensor and took some pictures so y'all can see what I'm talking about. First picture is of the gasket, second is the sensor without the gasket. Cheers
Just checked in to this forum for give Gastrocnemius a big "Thank you"!
We have a Nokia 7 Plus with the "normal" USB connection issue.
Send to repair to an independent repair station (so not Nokia), who offered a good price.
When it came back it looked fine, charging and fast charging was possible, we have been happy.
Until the first call... Black screen with dialing.
A short search showed: many problems after an update, looked like software related issue with no solution.
Shortly after the new USB connection was faulty again.
So the phone went into a drawer and replaced with a new Nokia.
Now my old Redmi 4 is too old and some for me important apps will not work with the "old" android.
I remembered the Nokia 7 plus and started to repair the USB board, also as a trial if i can handle mobile phone repairs for myself. Well, cheap USB board found, change successful... not! Broke the Display (stayed black after assembly, board from display got hot, probably cable broken).
Ok next step, new display, screen works and and charging repaired on first view.
Function check: black screen during call. Tried several proximity fix tools without success.
The app Phone Check clearly identifies as proximity sensor as "close" / near, no change.
The change to far came only when the display was way to the side. So, the sensor is working, but the function close far is not working.
After weeks I discovered this fred! Gasket? Which gasket! There is no gasket! Check with several videos on YT, yes, gasket identified!
So I tried the mentioned fix rubber band but was not able to get it working.
Then I looked for a gasket online and found one available for the Nokia 2 / TA 1007 on EBAY for a couple of Euros and ordered it for giving it a try.
I just assembled the gasket.... the 7 plus no works like new!
So I'm assuming that during the first USB-board change the gasket got lost and the check by the repair company was only performed for the charging and no more checks for the rest or they didn't care (ASUMING!)
Long story short:
If the gasket is missing you can use the one from the TA-1007!
It does look a little bit different than the above gasket but mine worked. No further assembly from the phone is required, just slip it over the sensor (make sure that the big hole is left, seen as microphone is up and sensor is up left [don't know how to describe better]).
Thanks again for the hind to the missing gasket.
Best regards from Munich,
Thorsten
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Blackboie said:
Just checked in to this forum for give Gastrocnemius a big "Thank you"!
We have a Nokia 7 Plus with the "normal" USB connection issue.
Send to repair to an idependent repair station (so not Nokia), who offered a good price.
When it came back it looked fine, charging and fast charing was possible, we have been happy.
Until the first call... Black screen with dialing.
A short search showed: many problems after an update, looked like softwrae related issue with no sollution.
Shortly after the new USB connection was faulty again.
So the phone went into a drawer and replaced with a new Nokia.
Now my old redmi 4 is to old and some important apps wil not work with the "old" android.
I remembered the Nokia 7 plus and started to repair the USB board, also as a trial if i can handle mobile phone repairs for myself. Well, cheap USB board found, change sucsessful... not! Broke the Display (stayed black after assembly, board from display got hot, probably cable broken).
Ok next step, new display, yes, phone and charging repaired.
Funktion check: black screen during call. Tried proximity fix tools without sucess.
The app Phone Check clearly identifies as proximity sensor as "close" / near, no change.
The change to far came when the display was way to the side. So the sensor is working, but the function close far is not working.
After weeks I discovered this fred! Gasket? Which gasket! There is no gasket! Check with several videos on YT, yes, gasket identified!
So I tried the mentioned fix rubber band but was not able to get it working.
Than I looked for a gasket online and found one available for the Nokia 2 / TA 1007 on EBAY for a couple of Euros and orderet it for giving it a try.
I just assembled the gasket.... the 7 plus no works like new!
So I'm assuming that during the first USB-board change the gasket got lost and the check by the repair company was only performed for the charging and no more checks for the rest or they didn't care (ASUMING!)
Long story short:
If the gasket is missing you can use the one from the TA-1007!
It does look a little bit different than the above gasket but mine worked. No further assembly from the phone is required, just slip it over the sensor (make sure that the big hole is left, seen as microphone is up and sensor is up left [don't know how to discribe better]).
Thanks again for the hind to the missing gasket.
Best regards from Munich,
Thorsten
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Glad to hear it worked for you Thorsten!
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Hi,
I bought a motorola milestone and i did not changed the software, but yesterday the problems started. When i make a call, i can hear the call but the screen dont cames again and the phone stays unusable with a black screen, i cant turn off the call or even turn off my phone. Any one can explain how to fix it or there is no way?
joaelvas said:
Hi,
I bought a motorola milestone and i did not changed the software, but yesterday the problems started. When i make a call, i can hear the call but the screen dont cames again and the phone stays unusable with a black screen, i cant turn off the call or even turn off my phone. Any one can explain how to fix it or there is no way?
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that's not a problem, when you call goes out not to touch the screen with the ear, is a proximity system and really get away from the phone and lights.
elpelas said:
that's not a problem, when you call goes out not to touch the screen with the ear, is a proximity system and really get away from the phone and lights.
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My friend i know that but the problem start when i press the call buttom, the sreen goes and never came back even if i put it on a table...
joaelvas said:
My friend i know that but the problem start when i press the call buttom, the sreen goes and never came back even if i put it on a table...
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I have the same problem. Sometimes my milestone has black screen after call and doesnt answer for 30 sec.
I have the newst stock rom.
Any solution?
terpsych
joaelvas said:
My friend i know that but the problem start when i press the call buttom, the sreen goes and never came back even if i put it on a table...
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is it under warranty? if it is, u know wat to do!
sorry to revive this thread, but I have the same problem. The problem is only when I'm outside with direct solar light. Inside a room it works well.
I'll try not to touch the screen next time, then post the results here
Already happened to other users, it's an HW problem, warranty repair is the best viable option.
How a small rubber could cause deadlocks...
Hi guys!
The Solutor said:
Already happened to other users, it's an HW problem, warranty repair is the best viable option.
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Basically you're right. The deadlock is caused by the proximity sensor.
There are two possibilities:
1. some circuit could be broken (quite no chance to fix)
2. small grommet inside the display is missing (might be easy to fix)
On my device the little rubber grommet was missing....
Here's what happens inside:
The Milestone uses very comfortable proximity sensor to detect the reflecting light by the users cheek during telephone calls.
This sensor is using an external IR-LED to work properly and to increase sensitivity.
To prevent internal reflection inside the housing there's a small rubber grommet placed between the IR-LED and the sensor.
If this part is missing the internal reflection could cause phantom detection and leads to a deadlock if a call is initated.
@joaelvas: You might check if your device has already been opened.
There should be some sticker on one of the torx-screws at the backside of the case. If the sticker is broken, then your device had already been opened by someone. AFAIK, no warranty in this case.
Anyway you might try to give it to the service
If you're not scared, open the case yourself...
Please be very careful with the damn flex cables... you might ripp them apart so easily.
See here for some instructions how to open the case:
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Installing-Motorola-Droid-Front-Panel/2958/1
Although it's for the droid, it's the same for milestone.
Good luck,
scholbert
It's work!!
wow.... amazing, it solved my problem.... thank you so much Bro, u r PRO!!!!
scholbert said:
Hi guys!
Basically you're right. The deadlock is caused by the proximity sensor.
There are two possibilities:
1. some circuit could be broken (quite no chance to fix)
2. small grommet inside the display is missing (might be easy to fix)
On my device the little rubber grommet was missing....
Here's what happens inside:
The Milestone uses very comfortable proximity sensor to detect the reflecting light by the users cheek during telephone calls.
This sensor is using an external IR-LED to work properly and to increase sensitivity.
To prevent internal reflection inside the housing there's a small rubber grommet placed between the IR-LED and the sensor.
If this part is missing the internal reflection could cause phantom detection and leads to a deadlock if a call is initated.
@joaelvas: You might check if your device has already been opened.
There should be some sticker on one of the torx-screws at the backside of the case. If the sticker is broken, then your device had already been opened by someone. AFAIK, no warranty in this case.
Anyway you might try to give it to the service
If you're not scared, open the case yourself...
Please be very careful with the damn flex cables... you might ripp them apart so easily.
See here for some instructions how to open the case:
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Installing-Motorola-Droid-Front-Panel/2958/1
Although it's for the droid, it's the same for milestone.
Good luck,
scholbert
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wow, thanks for the tip about the rubber... I was get really annoyed at this cel phone After I replaced the touchscreen.. it would get stuck in calls for a long time. Now a placed a new piece of spounge tape in the back of the sensor and the metal plate in the back of the screen is pressing it hard enough now to block all the side light, it's working as it should.
Thanks.!
my stone,too .
so have to replace the touch screen?it's expensive,
any else??anybody help us!pls!i lov my stone!
scholbert said:
Hi guys!
Basically you're right. The deadlock is caused by the proximity sensor.
There are two possibilities:
1. some circuit could be broken (quite no chance to fix)
2. small grommet inside the display is missing (might be easy to fix)
On my device the little rubber grommet was missing....
Here's what happens inside:
The Milestone uses very comfortable proximity sensor to detect the reflecting light by the users cheek during telephone calls.
This sensor is using an external IR-LED to work properly and to increase sensitivity.
To prevent internal reflection inside the housing there's a small rubber grommet placed between the IR-LED and the sensor.
If this part is missing the internal reflection could cause phantom detection and leads to a deadlock if a call is initated.
@joaelvas: You might check if your device has already been opened.
There should be some sticker on one of the torx-screws at the backside of the case. If the sticker is broken, then your device had already been opened by someone. AFAIK, no warranty in this case.
Anyway you might try to give it to the service
If you're not scared, open the case yourself...
Please be very careful with the damn flex cables... you might ripp them apart so easily.
See here for some instructions how to open the case:
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Installing-Motorola-Droid-Front-Panel/2958/1
Although it's for the droid, it's the same for milestone.
Good luck,
scholbert
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Is it possible to get that grommet in India?
Even the official service center don't have that
I have replaced the lcd/digitizer on my htc sensation xl and my proximity sensor has stopped working. Every time i make calls it goes to a black screen and sometimes the battery needs to be removed just to get it to turn back on. i was wondering if there was a way to disable the sensor through the software? or completely replace it?
anyone??
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I have replaced the lcd/digitizer on my htc sensation xl and my proximity sensor has stopped working. Every time i make calls it goes to a black screen and sometimes the battery needs to be removed just to get it to turn back on. i was wondering if there was a way to disable the sensor through the software? or completely replace it?
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i don't have any idea about the proximity sensor ,but the same thing happened to me ,when i make a call my screen shuttdown and it comes black ,i tried diffrent roms but nothing changed so i decieded to sale the phone .
i posed a post about that and dont receive any proposition or help ,with you ,we are tree presons suffuring from this bug .
i didn't sale the phone yet but before that i will taste one last possibility who is to flash my phone with Ruu ,until that time i wish you a good luck and if i found something which fix it i will post it here .
i once had the issue with screen protector on, but once i took it off, it worked fine.
definitely gotta be the screen's problem, it has nothing to do with softwares.
maybe you can try this app to disable the prox sensor http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/tools/proximity-screen-off_pjwz_download.html
if the app works for u, rmb not to touch the screen when u are making a call.
woshikevin said:
i once had the issue with screen protector on, but once i took it off, it worked fine.
definitely gotta be the screen's problem, it has nothing to do with softwares.
maybe you can try this app to disable the prox sensor http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/tools/proximity-screen-off_pjwz_download.html
if the app works for u, rmb not to touch the screen when u are making a call.
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ok ,i will try this app and i will see if the phone respond positively .
I have a HTC Sensation XL and have also found the same issue when replacing the screen, both the speaker and Proximity sensor stopped working. After looking around for a while i found the comments on this site from a guy that obviously has come across the issue often:
psytechrepairs.tumblr.com/page/6
It sounds like a common occurrence that they fail with a screen replacement. I've also found that the light sensor and proximity sensor seem to both be on the same removable replaceable board (some sell it as a light sensor & others sell as a proximity sensor but they are both together):
www parts4repair.com/htc-sensation-xl-sensor-light/
Hope this helps.
I know this is an old thread however I have found a solution which i would like to share.
When replacing the lcd the way to fix the proximity sensor is to cover BOTH parts of the proximity sensor with Scotch tape and color the Scotch tape with a black Sharpie felt-tip pen.
works 100%
Hi,
sorry for posting here after so much time, but I have a problem. I smashed my display and ordered myselve a new one. Once I have changed it, the phone looked like everything is working just fine. Than I noticed that my Google Play Store is crashing, and a few apps were on my phone that I have deleted months ago.
My phone is ROOTED!!!
I decided to flash it again, the problem with crashing Play Store was solved.
After I realized my phone is acting crazy,first when I call someone the display goes black, and I cannot hang up or something. It looks like the proximity sensor failure. And even worse, sometimes the phone acts just like someone was using it, it writes opens apps, just like when someone is using the phone.
Any ideas???
I don't have the required number of posts to insert a link, but I uploaded a clip on you tube so you can clearly see the problem (just type "weird light under glass incredible s" in the search bar)
I had to send my Incredible S in for repair because it stopped charging. That was fixed but then it wouldn't read my SIM card. I sent it back and that was fixed but now I notice this rapidly flashing reddish light (color looks different because of video quality I guess) that appears to be behind the glass near the top of the phone, slightly to the left of the "htc" logo. It is certainly not the LED; is it some other light I don't know about?!? This light come and go; it will stop if I turn the phone off but eventually starts up again. I called HTC and they had no idea and weren't allowed to access YouTube to look at the clip I uploaded. Any suggestions? There are no other problems with the phone but I don't want to ignore this if it's a red flag. If this is indeed a light indicating something, the only thing I can think of is that it is a "tech" light that only a specialist would recognize as meaning some internal part has to be replaced. There's no mention of it in the user manual.
That is the proximity sensor. Check whether you have any apps that is using the proximity sensor. ie. Pocket locker
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using XDA
That's definitely the proximity sensor!!! U can also see it normally during a call when its dark!!! Does your phone screen turn off when u cover that light??
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using Tapatalk
as the others have said, that's the proximity sensor. It detects if there is anything near it, like when you put the phone to your ear when talking on it.
In the "talking on the phone case", if it detects something near, it will put the screen into sleep mode so you don't accidentally push buttons with your cheek or similar.
As am84496 said, something is using the sensor and checking for proximity.
Thanks for the responses. You're definitely right. I d/led "proximity sensor finder" and the light came on when the application was started and went off when it was closed. I don't know what application(s) used it before though. Is there any way to find out what application is using the proximity sensor at a given time? Someone suggested to me that it was a sensor and that it might have shorted out. But I guess that isn't likely right? And my screen didn't turn off when I covered it; it would only do that during a call wouldn't it?
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(color looks different because of video quality I guess)
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It's infrared
Hey Everyone!
I am new to this site so pl bear with me if I am posting some wrong thing.
Got MOTO X Verizon running on HSPA in INDIA. Everything seemed to work good.
Suddenly after 3 days of normal use (no dropping, no dumping, no water damage), screen started to garble at uneven intervals.
With all the pain to search for the problem all over the internet I at last (i think) solved the problem.
For this I had disassembled the screen and motherboard and just pressed the golden sticker (above the inter-connecting cable on the back of the screen)
Screen works fine now, but I guess I screwed up the proximity sensor mounted on the motherboard (seemingly irreplaceable.)
When calling the screen goes black etc...( i know this issue has been cited many times...mine is different I believe)
This was working when i got the phone (waving my hand always used to start the active display).
I checked my settings for Active display, got numerous apps for the the proximity sensor testing. [ Phone Tester shows proximity FAR and does not change that value whatever i do; "Proximity Sensor Finder" shows 3.0 cm last value and does not change ever either]
Then I tried everything from the rubber gasket installation to a hard reset, factory reset and what not.(thanks to tonnes of websites and people helping all over the world)
NO LUCK!
I also noticed that the LED beside the sensor used to blink which has actually stopped. LIGHT sensor and all others are working nicely.
This is where my issue lies :silly: : " Has anyone got this type of problem? Has the golden sticker on the right top corner on the back of the screen anything to do with the RED LED of the proximity? I tried all dialers, all possible ways to bypass the Proximity but invain. I am not wishing to root this phone and I am not good with coding either. Can this be a software issue? (running 4.4.4).Is there a calibrator out there to rejuvenate my proximity?
PLEASE HELP!!
For the time being I am using bluetooth headsets (where the screen remains open).
In Kitkat?
V Limaye said:
Hey Everyone!
I am new to this site so pl bear with me if I am posting some wrong thing.
Got MOTO X Verizon running on HSPA in INDIA. Everything seemed to work good.
Suddenly after 3 days of normal use (no dropping, no dumping, no water damage), screen started to garble at uneven intervals.
With all the pain to search for the problem all over the internet I at last (i think) solved the problem.
For this I had disassembled the screen and motherboard and just pressed the golden sticker (above the inter-connecting cable on the back of the screen)
Screen works fine now, but I guess I screwed up the proximity sensor mounted on the motherboard (seemingly irreplaceable.)
When calling the screen goes black etc...( i know this issue has been cited many times...mine is different I believe)
This was working when i got the phone (waving my hand always used to start the active display).
I checked my settings for Active display, got numerous apps for the the proximity sensor testing. [ Phone Tester shows proximity FAR and does not change that value whatever i do; "Proximity Sensor Finder" shows 3.0 cm last value and does not change ever either]
Then I tried everything from the rubber gasket installation to a hard reset, factory reset and what not.(thanks to tonnes of websites and people helping all over the world)
NO LUCK!
I also noticed that the LED beside the sensor used to blink which has actually stopped. LIGHT sensor and all others are working nicely.
This is where my issue lies :silly: : " Has anyone got this type of problem? Has the golden sticker on the right top corner on the back of the screen anything to do with the RED LED of the proximity? I tried all dialers, all possible ways to bypass the Proximity but invain. I am not wishing to root this phone and I am not good with coding either. Can this be a software issue? (running 4.4.4).Is there a calibrator out there to rejuvenate my proximity?
PLEASE HELP!!
For the time being I am using bluetooth headsets (where the screen remains open).
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(waving my hand always used to start the active display).
This feature is gone with Lollipop though...
And I read you're on kitkat, but really there was a LED blinking there???
I own an xt1060. There is an LED there, but its always been less than useless for me. It never turns on. Ever. Not for calls (missed or otherwise), notifications, or charging. I've often wondered why it's there.
I can make it work in Cyanogenmod. Any stock ROM renders it useless.
when you said you checked gasket are you referring to the tinny black rectangle gasket around the led and prox censer? when i first starting working on the x i had smiler issue, the little gasket fell off and i did not notice it
hugh a said:
when you said you checked gasket are you referring to the tinny black rectangle gasket around the led and prox censer? when i first starting working on the x i had smiler issue, the little gasket fell off and i did not notice it
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Exactly the same small thing I m taking about.. God knows I dropped it or not... But when I opened it for the 4th tym... I noticed was not there.. Then I did not get it anywhere in sale and so replaced it with a small white rubber piece with 2 similarly cut holes. No luck. Where did u get it from?
BTW I believe it will make the proximity work only if the led on its left side blinks. That works like a transmitter and receive I guess.
My led won't even flash for once..
I plead to all the genius developers to device an app for proximity bypass.
V Limaye said:
Exactly the same small thing I m taking about.. God knows I dropped it or not... But when I opened it for the 4th tym... I noticed was not there.. Then I did not get it anywhere in sale and so replaced it with a small white rubber piece with 2 similarly cut holes. No luck. Where did u get it from?
BTW I believe it will make the proximity work only if the led on its left side blinks. That works like a transmitter and receive I guess.
My led won't even flash for once..
I plead to all the genius developers to device an app for proximity bypass.
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it must be there to function properly, it fits very snug around both, seals off all light, i had the exact same issue you described, i have extra, pm me
hugh a said:
it must be there to function properly, it fits very snug around both, seals off all light, i had the exact same issue you described, i have extra, pm me
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I did replace it with a white rubber gasket almost cut into same pattern after an exhaustive search on internet for its replacement. And I am still stuck.
Also what I believe is that if the LED does not transmit at all, How is it going to help any way?
>>Sorry I am new to XDA could not find the option to PM you.
Thanks
V Limaye said:
I did replace it with a white rubber gasket almost cut into same pattern after an exhaustive search on internet for its replacement. And I am still stuck.
Also what I believe is that if the LED does not transmit at all, How is it going to help any way?
>>Sorry I am new to XDA could not find the option to PM you.
Thanks
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You seem to not understand that even you have cut a replacement gasket, it may look perfect to you, but it can easily block the proximity and that's about it.
You should try with original one, then start pulling off conclusions if the sensors are defective or not.
Why don't you run a dry test without the gasket?
V Limaye said:
I did replace it with a white rubber gasket almost cut into same pattern after an exhaustive search on internet for its replacement. And I am still stuck.
Also what I believe is that if the LED does not transmit at all, How is it going to help any way?
>>Sorry I am new to XDA could not find the option to PM you.
Thanks
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click on my profile pic and you will see send message, you must have the gasket, if you dont that is you issue for sure been working on these sense they came out, you can not make the gasket, pm me
liveroy said:
You seem to not understand that even you have cut a replacement gasket, it may look perfect to you, but it can easily block the proximity and that's about it.
You should try with original one, then start pulling off conclusions if the sensors are defective or not.
Why don't you run a dry test without the gasket?
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"Dry test?" can you please elaborate this?
BTW I had tried using without the gasket too. Same values on the tester apps.
If sensor is working each time the value should change at least a bit when open to light without gasket.
V Limaye said:
"Dry test?" can you please elaborate this?
BTW I had tried using without the gasket too. Same values on the tester apps.
If sensor is working each time the value should change at least a bit when open to light without gasket.
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By dry test I meant to test it without putting the display/frame over the board and test it that way. If it's not defective you should get proper readings off it.
this have been issue for Pixel devices, proximity sensor not working properly.
Mine's on same boat, proximity sensor always read something blocks (distance 0cm).
actually it does not hurt for most of time, but only 2 things.
AOD turned off, i prefer AOD is always on..
display off when calling.
There is workaround.. just press the screen, the proximity area, then it works normally for a while.
I kept doing that, and it fixed for couple of months in last winter.
It started happening again when I stayed in Desert area, 90F over night.
looks like proximity sensor should be stuck on some "right" place, but glue does not hold it tight?
I donno... anyways, it happened again when weather comes warmer.
so, I was looking for a solution, just disable the proximity sensor, or make it always 5cm reading.
nothing works so far!
first trial. use "disable sensors" in developer option.
I created a tasker command for toggle that function --> this works. but...
it disables mic as well, cannot use during phone call.
for AOD, that command does not work when screen is off. command does not go through for AOD.
second trial. use disable sensor addon for xposed (now LSPOSED with magisk)
not working on Android 13 and 12.
Looks like it worked on Android 8 or 9? not an option for pixel 5.
I gave up at this point.
Pixel 5 is great phone, light and small enough, easy to carry. performance is not great but ok for me. battery life is also ok.
easy to unlock bootloader, flip to other custom roms..
because of only for this small proximity sensor, this is hard to use for me..
Is there any way to disable it?
see this thread for a general idea of what to do.
[Q] Disable proximity sensor via terminal emulator
Hi @ all, I have that following problem: My phones display turns off automatically while im receiving or doing a call. My proximity sensor is broken and i would like disable it and i found a good solution here in this formus...
forum.xda-developers.com
that is for a HTC phone and is a 10 year old thread but I think if you can identify the correct device you can use root to effectively prevent it from changing state.
Maybe not. its been a while since I messed with Android Internals.
Worth a try.
I recently got a refurbished Pixel 5 and had this same issue, a few searches on the internet and I learned about the screen gap fiasco. If I'm not wrong isn't the reason behind the proximity issue this same screen gap on top left. As far as mine is concerned, I heated it up a little to loosen the adhesive, covered it in a soft cloth and then applied a plastic clip I had lying around on top left for compression. I left it overnight and voila the sensor works perfectly now. Also I have a relatively tight case on.