Proximity sensor bug in Android 5.0.2

[BilKos]

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!

[Uliwooly]

@Mr_Marin

which diary?

[Walker356]

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?

[Uliwooly]

@Walker356

is there anything near or on the proximity sensor?

[Walker356]

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

[Uliwooly]

@Walker356

any protective case/film?

[Walker356]

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.

[Uliwooly]

@Walker356

keep us updated

[Walker356]

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

[camdecoster]

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@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.

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

[BilKos]

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