topic Re: Proximity sensor bug in Android 5.0.2 in XPERIA archive

Proximity sensor bug in Android 5.0.2

BilKos — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 19:42:10 GMT

There's a problem with the proximity sensor when making calls. It doesn't work or takes some time to deactivate the screen when I put the device near my ear during a call. The result is that the notification bar is pulled down by the touch of my ear and other widgets or settings are "tapped". This was not happening with the Kit Kat as far as I remember. I already tried the Diagnostics and it shows that it works fine.

I hope it's fixed in the .283 firmware which is about to start rolling. If not it should definetely be fixed, at least in the upcoming Android 5.1 upgrade! It's really frustrating!

Re: Proximity sensor bug in Android 5.0.2

camdecoster — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 19:46:09 GMT

I just came here to post about the same thing. There's definitely a delay between when the screen turns off and when the digitizer turns off such that you can still send touch signals with the screen off for a second or two. Is anyone else having this issue?

Re: Proximity sensor bug in Android 5.0.2

SophiaW — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 23:42:59 GMT

Hi there Vasilis_K & camdecoster have either of you tried running a software repair on PC Companion?

Re: Proximity sensor bug in Android 5.0.2

iChico — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 01:18:42 GMT

it happened to me too. sometimes it didnt turn off, but it was rare. But yes, there was a more delay when i got off my phone from my face. Hated it. they did the same in xperia sp. So i downgraded to kk.

Re: Proximity sensor bug in Android 5.0.2

camdecoster — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 03:02:21 GMT

That's not possible for me at the moment as my bootloader is unlocked. I don't think it's a bad installation as I flashed the image from Sony without any modification. This started on the first lollipop build and it continues on this one.

Re: Proximity sensor bug in Android 5.0.2

Uliwooly — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 05:40:31 GMT

@camdecoster

flash kitkat and report back

Re: Proximity sensor bug in Android 5.0.2

BilKos — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 06:55:49 GMT

@ SophiaW

Yes. Didn't help. I don't think it's an issue of OS installation failure. It's definitely a bug. I've read quite a lot of reports in other forums too.

Re: Proximity sensor bug in Android 5.0.2

camdecoster — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 13:03:44 GMT

@uliwooly wrote:
@camdecoster
flash kitkat and report back

This phone is my daily driver, so I can't flash another OS version and lose my setup. I can tell you that this didn't happen for me on Kit Kat.

Re: Proximity sensor bug in Android 5.0.2

Greuuh — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 16:22:02 GMT

Same issue with mine...

Re: Proximity sensor bug in Android 5.0.2

Mr_Marin — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 21:26:13 GMT

Now that I have read these posts I know why people I call ask me to stop pressing the buttons! Same problem since 'upgrade' to Lollipop. Also, cannot make appointment in the diary. Now, diary is nothing more than a glorified Callender.

Re: Proximity sensor bug in Android 5.0.2

Uliwooly — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 04:25:17 GMT

@Mr_Marin

which diary?

Unable to hang up phone or use touch screen

Walker356 — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 18:12:24 GMT

Hey anyone else have issues with the Z1 Compact following lollipop update preventing you from using the touch screen to hang up or use keypad to make numerical selections?

Re: Unable to hang up phone or use touch screen

Uliwooly — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 18:17:31 GMT

@Walker356

is there anything near or on the proximity sensor?

Re: Proximity sensor bug in Android 5.0.2

Walker356 — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 18:29:07 GMT

No its completely away from my ear and nothing around it.. Very frustrating

Re: Proximity sensor bug in Android 5.0.2

Uliwooly — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 18:47:59 GMT

@Walker356

any protective case/film?

Re: Proximity sensor bug in Android 5.0.2

Walker356 — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 18:49:48 GMT

I've tried with and without a case but I do have a scratch film on it, had it before the update too though. But will give that a try. Thanks.

Re: Proximity sensor bug in Android 5.0.2

Uliwooly — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 18:53:44 GMT

@Walker356

keep us updated

Re: Proximity sensor bug in Android 5.0.2

Walker356 — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 18:55:52 GMT

Feel like a proper idiot now... That worked. Thanks for that.

Re: Proximity sensor bug in Android 5.0.2

camdecoster — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 19:51:27 GMT

@Vasilis_K wrote:
@ SophiaW
Yes. Didn't help. I don't think it's an issue of OS installation failure. It's definitely a bug. I've read quite a lot of reports in other forums too.

Could you post the links to the other reports? I'm interested in reading them.

Re: Proximity sensor bug in Android 5.0.2

BilKos — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 12:37:18 GMT

Well, they are Greek ones. Do you speak Greek? If you do so, I'll send you some links.