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Disable proximity sensor? Jan 20, 2021

  1. DrTusk
    Cupcake Jan 20, 2021

    DrTusk , Jan 20, 2021 :
    The sensor is used to blank the screen during phone calls, but it is also being used during video calls, such as in Teams or Zoom. This is super annoying as moving my hand near the top of the screen (say trying to pull down notification menu) sets it off. Also being in a dark room pretty much constantly blanks the screen which is very frustrating.
     
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  2. Dresa91
    User of the Year 2016; Most Active User 2020 Jan 20, 2021

    Dresa91 , Jan 20, 2021 :
    Afaik this is not possible.
    Maybe with rooting
     
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  3. rodolfopoly
    Eclair Jan 20, 2021

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  4. J4t1np4r3kh
    OnePlus Accessory Tester Jan 20, 2021

    J4t1np4r3kh , Jan 20, 2021 :
    What does this app (claim to) do
     
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  5. Dresa91
    User of the Year 2016; Most Active User 2020 Jan 21, 2021

    Dresa91 , Jan 21, 2021 :
    Right, and how does it work?


    did you reset your phone?
     
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  6. Tobikage
    Nougat Jan 21, 2021

    Tobikage , Jan 21, 2021 :
    The proximity sensor is not a light dependent sensor as the name itself suggests.
     
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  7. DrTusk
    Cupcake Jan 27, 2021

    DrTusk , Jan 27, 2021 :
    Good point about the dark room - sometimes I think the sensor gets confused and the screen keeps blacking out every 15(?) seconds. It just happened in a fully lit room and the phone was in a mount, nothing near the sensor.

    I think it's worse for me because I'm left handed and the sensor seems to be in the upper left, so it's very difficult to avoid it.

    The proximity sensor reset app requires rooting I think? So not really an option for me.
     
    Last edited: Jan 27, 2021
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