Proximity Sensor Use

Hey guys
I am looking for information on the use or the proximity sensor on the iPhone. I have done Google searches and haven't found anything on the proximity sensor and development use.
Is the proximity sensor open to use for development? Is there any documents at all mentioning the use of this or is this allowed by Apple?
Thanks

This is all the documentation and APIs available: https://developer.apple.com/library/ios/documentation/UIKit/Reference/UIDevice_C lass/

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Anyone having trouble with the proximity sensor using the otterbox defender case?

When I have the otterbox case on my proximity sensor is not working at all making it difficult talking on the phone I keep hitting mute etc with my cheek if I take the case off it works fine so its not the phone itself but I need the Case for protection any suggestions?

KBella315 wrote:
When I have the otterbox case on my proximity sensor is not working at all making it difficult talking on the phone I keep hitting mute etc with my cheek if I take the case off it works fine so its not the phone itself but I need the Case for protection any suggestions?
Hi I had this problem with my wifes case, my defender worked fine, turned out it was her white inner case. Did you get the Pink on white one? If so, I've been told you can color in the proximity sensor area of the defender with a black sharpie (on the white part) and that shouold fix your problem.
I just tried that as I have her case here still and coloring the proximity sensor area black worked.

Proximity Sensor: What if Apple told everyone to use their headsets?

That's essentially what they're doing by providing free bumpers. Not everyone is going to need it, cuz not everyone is going have reception problems. Though, the underlying cause for reception error (placing the antenna in an area where a user is likely to bridge it) will still be there.
My point is, what if for those people experiencing the Proximity Sensor issue, Apple just decided to say hey... use the speakerphone, use the supplied headset, or just hold it away from your face?
At least they finally addressed the problem, but it seemed like an after thought. Till the problem is fixed, I've been using the headset, but the thing is I shouldn't have to.
BTW: I can't return it, cuz my 3G is gone and my ultra-durable-scratch-resistant screen cracked (my fault, I know :p)

w7ox wrote:
Demarius wrote:
BTW: I can't return it, cuz my 3G is gone and my ultra-durable-scratch-resistant screen cracked (my fault, I know :p)
Would a cracked screen affect the operation of the proximity sensor? I wonder.
Phil
Nah.. I was experiencing the problem before I accidently dropped the phone. I had took it in to an Apple store, and they offered to replace the phone for me, but I had to come back when I had more time and a day off from work. Well the day, I was supposed to come in, was the day I dropped my phone. MY BAD!!!, oh well.. hopefully it's a simple software fix.

Nokia x proximity sensor functionality issues?

I'm using nokia x and found a setting (Turn on Proximity sensor) in it that states it will dim the display when attending a call .
It works as like a light sensor (automatic brightness reduction) and it seems proximity sensor is not present.
CPU z app shows a record for the proximity sensor but doesn't show any reading all the time.? Is this issue only on my device ?
with regards,
Pradeep V R

No.. the display doesn't go black. On a first time after restart, proximity works for one single time and display goes black and thats's the end.Sensor stops working.No touch response.No power button wake up.It doesn't resumes whatever i do.Only thing to get display back again is when the call ends.When i turn off the setting, light sensor seems to work and dims display, but never wen't black.
When i try CPU Z app after a restart, the proximity sensor reading shows 0cm and it never changes. Closing the app and opening it again shows null value.
I do a factory reset and it doesn't change anything.
with regards,
Pradeep V R

Today I get issues with thte device. When I in a phone call, the screen don't auto turn off. There is no a screen protector on there and it seems that the built-in proximity sensor is not responding. I have to press the screen with my face accidently.

today I get issues with my z10 device. When I in a phone call, the screen don’t auto turn off. There is no a screen protector on there and it seems that the built-in proximity sensor is not responding. I have to press the screen with my face accidently. can anyone help me with this?

Same issue already several weeks.
And we are not alone:
http://forums.crackberry.com/blackberry-z10-f254/proximity-sensors-still-not-working-my-z10-891783/i...
At all there is, I think, 4 threads in parallel about this issue at CB forums. One of the:
ms.crackberry.com/blackberry-z10-f254/proximity-sensors-still-not-working-my-z10-891783/index5.html
I already contacted BB Help at Twitter. Answer:
Thanks for the information. It seems that you have installed an OS version higher than the one supported by your carrier on your device. Please contact your carrier to get the supported OS version and try the proximity and light sensors. Let us know if you need further assistance. Cheers. ^LFC.
I did replay:
You are confused me. Phone got updates over network automatically. On crackberry forum a lot of people from different countries and with Different OS version, but with the same problem. Hi, this is thread at CrackBerry: http://forums.crackberry.com/blackberry-z10-f254/proximity-sensor-906493/index3.html
This my replay was 22 of march. No more answer from BB.
I can't contact my operator - 3UK, because I bought my from on Amazon from Amazon. This phone not from operator - seller is Amazon.
What I already done:
For last week, I read, how to install OS using Sachesi and Autoloader. I used Sachesi to load 3 UK version, I installed autoloader from this links:
http://supportforums.blackberry.com/t5/BlackBerry-10-OS-Device-Software/Upgrading-OS10-devices-using...
This
For Z10 models STL100-1, 2, -3, -4: Download 10.2.1.1925
Doesn't help
And this:
For Z10 models STL100-2, -3, -4: Download the 10.2.0.1803 OS
No result.
After install all of them phone wants to update to 10.2.1.2102 by air.
BBVE in all versions sais: Can not obtain data from sensors.
Dear BB support, please, can you explain, how to resolve this issue?

Locking the screen with the proximity sensor

Hi,
I'm hoping that there's a setting for this and I just missed it.
According to the manual the phone has a proximity sensor so that if you're talking on the phone and it's pressed against your face, your face won't be pushing buttons. The manual also says that it only works while making calls.
Is there a way to enable the proximity sensor for other times, i.e. when the screen is locked? The reason I ask is that I keep the phone in my pocket - if there's an alarm reminder (or text message), the screen temporarily unlocks, so when I reach in my pocket and get the phone (even holding it on the sides), the alarm frequently gets snoozed or silenced - and goes away before I can see it. I had the same problem with the mechanical buttons on my N95 but was able to resolve that by just being more careful taking the phone out of my pocket. Doesn't work in this case!
Any thoughts on this one? It's one of very few things that really bother me about this phone. If there was a way to use the proximity sensor to keep the touch screen locked while the phone is in my pocket, that would be a huge fix.
Thanks!

http://forum.dailymobile.se/index.php/topic,10305.0.html
http://forum.dailymobile.se/index.php/topic,9642.0.html
http://forum.dailymobile.se/index.php/topic,9529.0.html
these might be some options for you to look at. i have not used any of those except for jukka clock and this one rocks, tho i am not sure it will server your purpose.
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Magnetic Carry Case + Proximity Sensor Problem

I noticed a problem with magnetic carry case and the proximity sensor being disabled in 10.1 for my Z10 STL100-3 as well as my wife's STL100-1.
When removing the phone from the case, to make or answer a call, the sensor is disabled. Thus, you easily touch the keys with your face. When NOT using the magnetic carry case, no issue. Seems like the magnetic sensor was disabling the proximity sensor.
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Who installed the new screen? You should take the phone back to them and have them fix it.

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when can apple give solution to the problem with proximity sensor

It appears this problem is pretty prevalent. Apple cannot replace the sensor itself, and it has no fix for the failure. It's pretty clear that it is a design flaw, and that apple just replaces phones under warranty to sweep the problem under the rug. Funny thing is that no one at apple seems to admit that there is a problem, and this is years now that people have reported this problem. Honestly, if I had known, I probably would have purchased a different phone. I love everything about the iphone except the fact that you can't make phone calls, lol. I had to have my phone replaced, and of course they were happy to do it at the apple store, but that's only because it was under warranty. If not, I would be out of luck. And of course the warranty timer doesn't reset, so eventually, I'll be out of warranty, with no solution. I'll be the proud owner of a phone that can't actually be used to make calls. All apple needs to do is create a function that allows someone to turn off their screen manually. Problem solved. It's really poor form by apple, but honestly, we have seen this from the company in the past with sweeping problems under the rug.

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I don't believe this is fixed and have rised the issue with Apple. I did what was asked on the link provided and still the problem persisted.
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Hello, I got a Z1C, the screen broke and I replaced it with a new funcioning one, but the problem is that whenever the proximity sensor notices that something (ear, hand, pocket) is closing in on it it does its function of locking the touch screen but it wont release it.
meaning if the proximity sensor senses something is near it it will lock the touchscreen but it wont release it, not unless I restart the phone by pulling the sim card out/in.
This is very annoying seeing as whenever I pull it out of my pocket / make a phone call I gotta pull the sim out and in again.
I tried changing screen, sent the phone to a lab who said that the sensor is perfectly fine and even hard reseted the phone, nothing works!
is there anything I can do? any drivers related to the proximity sensor?
thanks in advance,
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Switch off your phone and unplug from Pc (Hold volume up and power for around 10 seconds)
Start PC Companion and select Support zone then Update my phone/tablet then in Blue Repair my phone/tablet and follow the onscreen instructions - When prompted connect your phone still switched off holding volume down or back button - This should start the repair or reformat process
If you are using Windows 8/8.1 or a 64bit operating system then adjust the settings for PC Companion and run in compatibility mode and chose Windows 7 or XP
If that fails then you need to either return your device to the place of purchase or contact Xperia care http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/support/contact-us/
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Proximity Sensor Gone Wild; How to Check?

On the iPhone 4S, the proximity sensor is constantly on by default to support Siri. Turning off Raise to Speak is supposed to turn off the proximity sensor, and usually it does. But for some reason, sometimes the proximity sensor will come back on even when Raise to Speak is still off.
This is a problem because the proximity sensor being on means the difference between a 4-hour and 8-hour battery life for me. I can fix it temporarily by turn off Siri, then doing a hard reset. It always comes back on again eventually though.
On my iMac8,1, I can see if the proximity sensor is on with the iSight camera, which conveniently captures the IR signal from the sensor, so I can figure out if the sensor is causing problems and do the hard reset. On newer FaceTime HD cameras, this is no longer visible, which means I now have a problem and I don't know when it's actually manifesting itself. Is the proximity sensor a known issue? What can I use to detect if it's on? Better yet, is there a fix for the problem?

@piyush123
If you suspect that it is a damaged or defective sensor, I believe that it would require a board replacement. I do not think it is a separate part. But I would recommend you call our technical support at 800-474-6836. If you live outside the US/Canada Region, please click the link below to get the support number for your region.
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-phone-assist.html
That way you can check on your options.
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Proximity sensor doesn't work correctly after 4.3 update

The proximity sensor disables the screen when I place the phone near my face when in a call, that's fine.
However, it never re-enables it when I move it away. This happened prior to the 4.3 update, however I could press the home button and it would light the screen up.
That doesn't happen anymore, so I can not hang up a phone call once the screen goes off.
This is a major defect

I have the same issue with a 2 month old Galaxy S4 and I noticed it after the last push from Verizon whihc may have been the 4.3 update. Proximity sensor won't light up the screen again when you move it away from your face. Verizon told me to do a factory reset, Samsung told me to do a soft reset then clear the cache. Did all and still have same problem. Had a call yesterday and person on other end did not hang up so I had no way to hand up on my end. Am turning off the proximity senson durring calls for now but it will use up more of the battery with the screen lit more. They need to fist it.

Inductive proximity sensor with DAQ

Hi everyone
I am planing to connect my inductive proximity sensor with NI-9215 DAQ but not sure will that thing work perofectly. Also i don't know how to connect my sensor with the BNC terminal.
The sensor I am using is from automation direct AM9-05-1A with input volatage of 10-30 VDC and output voltage range from 0-5 VDC.
I want DAQ to monitor my output signal from sensor.

Hey lynn
I am planing to use NI-9215 DAQ. Here is the link for that.
http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/208793.
Since this kind of DAQ has BNC type of connectivity with it so I am not sure how to connect my sensor with this connector.
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So, has anyone had issues with apps that use the proximity sensor (like this one, for example: http://appshopper.com/utilities/touch-lcd-designer-speaking-clock)?
I noticed, the bright light of the sun seems to be messing it up, and was wondering if anyone else was having proximity sensor issues, without it actually being the proximity sensor (where it seems to think something is in front of it, when it is not).
When you watch the videos, please put your volume on mute, as there are outside, natural sounds and white noise, that will make you go deaf, if you have the volume on loud. The first video needs the sound on, but low.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eugw2cVdWbo
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its not that noone cares its that anything related to the proximity sensor has been beaten to death and frankly there is issues with it that may or may not be software related could be hardware related apple said they fixed it and they didnt fix it

The proximity sensor in my iphone 4 is not workin. What can i do?

The proximity sensor in my iphone 4 is not workin. What can i do?

Hey there JLOGON,
It sounds like your proximity sensor is not sensing your face when you go to answer a call. I would try these steps to help troubleshoot the issue:
iPhone: Hardware troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2802
Screen won't lock or go black when answering calls
Verify mute or speaker have not been activated, just prior to placing your ear over the receiver.
While on a call hold your hand over the top third of the display, and verify that the screen is locked or goes to sleep.
Try turning iPhone off and then on again.
My issue is still not resolved. What do I do next?
Contact Apple Support.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
All the very best,
Sterling

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