Has anyone else noticed the face detection sensor/proximity sensor is way too sensitive?
As soon as I try to enter the pin code for the voicemail, the screen turns off.
I figured out the problem...my fingers approaching the phones screen/keypad trigger the face detection/proximity sensor to turn the screen off.
Has anyone else noticed this issue and is there a suitable fix? Do all Galaxy S3's have this problem?
Using Verizon SGS3
* proximity sensor
figured out entering pin code from a bottom approach doesn't trigger the sensors but that's annoying to approach with your fingers carefully from the bottom
SamsungVibrant said:
figured out entering pin code from a bottom approach doesn't trigger the sensors but that's annoying to approach with your fingers carefully from the bottom
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I have the same issue, and found the same "fix" when I tried to press the 1 during a phone call
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DCRocks said:
I have the same issue, and found the same "fix" when I tried to press the 1 during a phone call
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You guys are talking about he proximity sensor, not face detection.
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jiggytom said:
You guys are talking about he proximity sensor, not face detection.
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Thanks for the clarification, but you know what I meant
Do all units have this issue or are some batches just overly sensitive?
i have the same issue... sooooo annoying
I too have found this a huge annoyance and would love a fix
ericlmccormick said:
I too have found this a huge annoyance and would love a fix
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I wonder if a software fix would fix the problem or if the hardware sensor is just too sensitive.
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I had to install a new screen on my aria and now the proximity sensor is very very sensitive. I can't place a call or receive a call without the screen going black and even though the call connects I can't do anything with the phone til the call ends. I need help to disable the proximity sensor , so far I rooted my phone and downloaded androidSDK but I need some directions for I'm new to hacking and not sure what to do. Can anyone please help me??
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hawk8509 said:
I had to install a new screen on my aria and now the proximity sensor is very very sensitive. I can't place a call or receive a call without the screen going black and even though the call connects I can't do anything with the phone til the call ends. I need help to disable the proximity sensor , so far I rooted my phone and downloaded androidSDK but I need some directions for I'm new to hacking and not sure what to do. Can anyone please help me??
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Take it apart again and make sure it's installed correctly - that's obviously the problem here. Don't use a bandaid for this problem.
I didn't do it because I don't have tools. Also I have read on many forums that every who replaced the glass has the same problem and so far to achieve bacon disabling the proximity sensor is the way to go. I just need a walk through. Please help. Thanks!
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There is a tiny rubber cover for the sensor that needs to be there for it to work properly. It is easy to lose when you replace the screen. This is the problem.
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tacitapproval said:
There is a tiny rubber cover for the sensor that needs to be there for it to work properly. It is easy to lose when you replace the screen. This is the problem.
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Mine had issues too, I moved the rubber peice around, it has to fit a certain way IMO and after a few trys I got it to work properly. However i did sever my on/off button ribbon. heh. Thank god clockwork recovery has a "feature" that it'll power on the phone when usb or AC is connected.
I really need to disable the sensor I don't want it on can any one help???
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Solved my problem
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Solved my problem
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Have same problem... Can you tell me what i need to do ?
perhaps with UpSoundDown can fix it
what I did was install a new dialer that doesn't use the proximity sensor, which is basically any of them.
Proximity Sensor/Black Screen Fix!!!
Had the same problem after replacing also. Wasn't aware of rubber gasket to isolate signal between the two sensors. Just found out this was causing it from prior posts. Put a stip of black double sided foam tape between the two and found out that this was the problem by testing it with AndroSensor on the app market (free). When I put it in direct sun light it would turn back on. Gets really annoying when you can't hang up! Ribbon is on the opposite side so carefully pry appart without dissasembling again and put a strip while using the app and quickly test by putting your finger over it. Should say PROXIMITY (0.5mA) and stay constantly at (mine) 0.4 in, and change to 0.0 in when covered.
Htc hd mini lcd turn black during a call & unable to do anything until the call ended
Hi, All,
I need great help from you, i am facing a problem as mentioned above which nothing can be done on the phone to turn the LCD on during making a call.
pls help or you can email to me at [email protected]
Appreciated.
lamsbery said:
Hi, All,
I need great help from you, i am facing a problem as mentioned above which nothing can be done on the phone to turn the LCD on during making a call.
pls help or you can email to me at *************
Appreciated.
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You do know this is the Aria forum... Your device's (sub) forum is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=591 .
PS. Starred email.
lamsbery said:
Hi, All,
I need great help from you, i am facing a problem as mentioned above which nothing can be done on the phone to turn the LCD on during making a call.
pls help or you can email to me at [email protected]
Appreciated.
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Hey dude I had the same problem and soved it with the app SANITY, free from market. Install it and set the Proximity option > Administrator > Turn off Screen > Turn on Screen... prove various combinations. It works.
be happy.
Thanks
nlennis said:
Hey dude I had the same problem and soved it with the app SANITY, free from market. Install it and set the Proximity option > Administrator > Turn off Screen > Turn on Screen... prove various combinations. It works.
be happy.
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nlennis. Man this is great. Thanks for your find. Works great now!
Thank you!
what exact settings did you use with sanity?
tacitapproval said:
There is a tiny rubber cover for the sensor that needs to be there for it to work properly. It is easy to lose when you replace the screen. This is the problem.
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you made my day thanks to my bad habbit not putting old stuff in the trash, i found the rubber on the old digitizer
I am having some problems with the proximity Sensor of My Razr XT 910...
Sometimes the sensor just wont activate In call leaving my display powered On resulting in unwanted taps...This has happened 3 times since I got my phone a couple of weeks back...
Once the sensor knocks off the only way to get it to work again is by restarting the phone...
Anybody else faced this problem with the Razr..
No... If it was a hardware problem I would tend to to think it would do it every time.
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Have you tried cleaning the screen? Do you have a case on it that might be overshadowing the sensor? Bubble under the screen protector?
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No Case or screen protector...
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Anybody else faced this problem with the Razr..
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Yes, me. Exactly the same problem.
The problem disappears after rebooting...
Try turning off "in pocket detection"
It's in settings/screen/
This causes the sensor to be on 100% of the time, which might be a problem.
Otherwise, try updating if you haven't.
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Try turning off "in pocket detection"
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Otherwise, try updating if you haven't.
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Tried both before posting. No result.
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Same problem here. Tried both too, but whem listening to music with device in pocket it pause /play/stop and change music like crazy.
Please check your note 3's b4 its to late!! mines had a dead proximity sensor and i had to take it back to swap out today!!..CHECK YOURS!!
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Please check your note 3's b4 its to late!! mines had a dead proximity sensor and i had to take it back to swap out today!!..CHECK YOURS!!
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Thank you sir, mine works perfect!
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Please check your note 3's b4 its to late!! mines had a dead proximity sensor and i had to take it back to swap out today!!..CHECK YOURS!!
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Is this the sensor when your on a phone call and the screen is to turn black?
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xbmoyx said:
Is this the sensor when your on a phone call and the screen is to turn black?
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The problem is that the screen will not turn back on when the phone is pulled away from your face.
Lethal_NFS said:
The problem is that the screen will not turn back on when the phone is pulled away from your face.
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Cool thanks for the heads up. Mine seems to be working.
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The problem is that the screen will not turn back on when the phone is pulled away from your face.
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yea..
I believe the kinda/sorta "disclaimer" says that the proximity sensor works while the phone is in use (making a call).
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I dont know if its just sprint phones but i assume most Note 3's will experience this issue. Something about the sensors not reading accurately. When i clean the sensor area with a cloth it works correctly. Hold the phone to my ear for a few minutes and it stops working. Clean the sensor area while still on the call and it will start back working... Issue probably started day one but just now realizing its a issue.
I had issues with this as well, the screen wouldn't turn off during a call, but turned out to be my screen protector. Pulled it off and works perfect now. Cheers!
Returned mine yesterday with a little headache as the rep i first spoke to decided to play with my phone vs doing a exchange. Manager sorted it all out and gave me a new phone. Also knox was tripped but i don't think they care. Dont think im going to root again till KNOX is out the way.
The sensor works like it is suppose to now. Funny story is that the sensor tried to act right at the sprint store. They have spot lights so the sensor was reading correctly. Explained to them i didnt walk around under spot lights they agreed and did the exchange.
So, I had this issue on my phone. Tried a bunch of stuff. The fix for me: can of compressed air targeted into the earpiece. Immediately solved and perfect again.
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So, I had this issue on my phone. Tried a bunch of stuff. The fix for me: can of compressed air targeted into the earpiece. Immediately solved and perfect again.
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Worked for me for about 5 min on my old note 3. Also wiping the screen were the sensor is works. Of the screen cuts off and you wipe that area with a microfiber cloth the screen comes back on. Lol
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Worked for me for about 5 min on my old note 3. Also wiping the screen were the sensor is works. Of the screen cuts off and you wipe that area with a microfiber cloth the screen comes back on. Lol
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Will report back if problems return. Hoping for the best I already tripped knox.
Hello everyone. I found the cause of this I hope. The main culprit is hardware. 1st I will tell solution for this problem. Just push hard the earpiece chrome grill inside with ur nails and the proximity sensor will work properly. problem is when we use phone and it gets heated at top then the glue which is holding earpiece grill will loose itself. its hardware problem and eventually many note3 users will face this. im using exynos note3.
mullarameez said:
Hello everyone. I found the cause of this I hope. The main culprit is hardware. 1st I will tell solution for this problem. Just push hard the earpiece chrome grill inside with ur nails and the proximity sensor will work properly. problem is when we use phone and it gets heated at top then the glue which is holding earpiece grill will loose itself. its hardware problem and eventually many note3 users will face this. im using exynos note3.
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You can also get a micro fiber cloth a wipe the sensor area. And the light will cut back on. Before returning the defective one i did that a few times. Never even touched the ear speaker grill.
So once you have the phone to your ear and it cuts off....Wipe just the sensor are with the micro fiber cloth. The screen will come back on. It will happen again the next time you use the phone but i am just saying its not the ear speaker.
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So, I had this issue on my phone. Tried a bunch of stuff. The fix for me: can of compressed air targeted into the earpiece. Immediately solved and perfect again.
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use compressed air canister and blow in to the ear piece. but i just use my own breath and it worked.
edit: i thought i was replying to OP, sorry.
TheTideRollsForever said:
I just got my note...how do I check to see if mine has this problem?
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just make a call and see..put it to ur ear screen should go off
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It goes off close to my face and comes back on when i move it away...this is normal right?
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yea u good
so the prox sensor is in the ear piece? I was freaking out because mine wasn't working after i updated to MJ4..Blew into the ear piece and its working again...THANKS!
BrianBaker said:
so the prox sensor is in the ear piece? I was freaking out because mine wasn't working after i updated to MJ4..Blew into the ear piece and its working again...THANKS!
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Thanks Brian! That did the trick!
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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mickyhunt said:
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 )
Every time I lay it down, the sensor turns on. Is there anyway to disable this? Has this happened to anyone else?
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Every time I lay it down, the sensor turns on. Is there anyway to disable this? Has this happened to anyone else?
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Infrared turns devices on. There is no sensor. Are you referring to proximity?
Uninstall Google Fit. That should fix your issue.
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Every time I lay it down, the sensor turns on. Is there anyway to disable this? Has this happened to anyone else?
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It isn't infrared, it is the heart rate sensor. Uninstall Google fit. It is a well known issue with Samsung devices
le0.br4zuc4 said:
It isn't infrared, it is the heart rate sensor. Uninstall Google fit. It is a well known issue with Samsung devices
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that's frustrating, but thanks for the fix! i was having the issue too