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proximity sensor fails when horizontal

taldalman
Visitor

proximity sensor fails when horizontal

Hi, on my xperia P - the proximity sensor does not work when horizontal or not completely vertical (45 degrees and up, between cheak to shoulder - the screen goes on). does anyone know how to fix it?

thanks

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_alexdon_
Expert

Are you sure you completely covered it during the process?Dial *#*#7378423#*#* and go to service tests,proximity sensor.Move your phone all over and cover the sensor.

alexdon
taldalman
Visitor

thanks, yeah - covered everything.

and in the service menu - service tests- there is no "prosimity sensor", but only "proximity swith" and it indicates "off" when i press it

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_alexdon_
Expert

Sorry,it is proximity switch.It says off even if you cover it?Well,I suggest repairing the phone software.

alexdon
taldalman
Visitor

Oh,
Actually it works better in service test. Could it be some call settings?
I'll try repairing
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_alexdon_
Expert

Yeah,could be some apps interfering.Do you have viber installed?Or whatsapp?

alexdon
taldalman
Visitor

Whatsup.
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_alexdon_
Expert

Disable or uninstall whatsapp,see if anything changes.

alexdon