[MOD][FIX] Mar. 31 | Fix Proximity Sensor on any 5.1 ROM

[mikeyxda]

Don't remove your screen protector!

Don't cut your screen protector!

FIX YOUR PROXIMITY SENSOR IN YOUR 5.1 ROM!
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This little modification is the result of a lot of code back-tracing and trial and error by me, and some very helpful testing and feedback from users in my MeanPop ROM thread! So first a thank you to the users who helped me out: it was difficult to test this myself because I don't have the problem that some are having with the increased proximity sensor sensitivity on 5.1 ROMs so I relied on user testing to get this done:

Thank you:
@traicer - Real time testing! You rock! You are the reason I was able to finally wrap this up in one night!
@androiduser2011 - Thanks for the confirmation on the fix!
@808phoneaddict, @drscott333, @streetracer8605 - Thanks for the repeat testing over the last week or so
If I forgot anyone, please PM me.

If anyone wants to include this fix in their ROM or other work, please feel free to do so: just please credit me.

DOWNLOAD/INSTALLATION:

OK, here's what you've been looking for. The procedure is simple. Get yourself up and running on any 5.1 (stock based) ROM and then just flash prox-fix-5.1 over top. Once flashed, your proximity sensor should be fixed.

Download from AndroidFileHost

I've gotten a few confirmations on this fix so far but it's early in the game, so if you run into any trouble, please just reply in this thread. Upon initial release, it looks like this fix takes care of the proximity sensor issue without affecting other functions. Calls, camera, VoLTE, and other functions appear to be unaffected.

DONATIONS:

If this works for you and I've saved you from having to cut, remove, or buy a new screen protector just to run a 5.1 ROM, please consider kicking a few bucks my way. :good:
Or... if you already removed or mutilated your screen protector, just hit thanks: that's free.

Click to Donate

Mike

 

[mikeyxda]

Reserved

 

[chipstien]

Wow. I literally caved in and took my perfect screen protector off last night. I may need to buy another one though that one has been on since November. Knowing my luck they revised them to be tiny. I was one of the fortunate ones who's screen is flat right to nearly the edge. So a full size protector fit without any lifting.

 

[ooofest]

I don't seem to have these issues, but this is a nice fix to offer.

BTW, it seems that Google is also looking into the issue.

- ooofest

 

[EvoKnvl]

Nice! I got so annoyed with this problem that I removed my TGSP last week. Oh well, maybe I'll order up another one.

 

[thacounty]

I tried to hold out for a fix, but I couldn't. I wish I could test for you.

 

[Shaffer678]

Works great! Thanks @mikeyxda

 

[JamieD81]

Been using the ol' power button to end call because we all know how hard it is to find a proper fitting glass protector, this worked perfectly on Chroma. Thanks for tracking this one down!

 

[streetracer8605]

Happy I could help. Thank you so much for finding a fix. Donation sent!

 

[Mervingio]

Been using the ol' power button to end call because we all know how hard it is to find a proper fitting glass protector, this worked perfectly on Chroma. Thanks for tracking this one down!

So works on Custom and Stock! [emoji6]

 

[mikeyxda]

Been using the ol' power button to end call because we all know how hard it is to find a proper fitting glass protector, this worked perfectly on Chroma. Thanks for tracking this one down!

Glad it seems to be working out for all with the problem! Even though I never had a problem with this (my screen protector doesn't cover the prox sensor), I've been running this now for ~20 hours with no ill effects so it appears to fix the problem without bringing on any new issues.

Edit: from what I'm seeing, I believe this fix will even work for 5.1 AOSP ROMs as well. But we'd need someone running an AOSP ROM to confirm that.

Mike

 

[biglilsteve]

@mikeyxda you are the freaking MAN!!!

Just confirmed working with Chroma 3/31 build.

 

[stumpy352]

Wow. Wish I had found this before ripping my perfect protector off too. I'm using a plastic one now, which doesn't cause the issue & now all the glass ones are too small & have ugly cutouts. Thanks though. If I can find another "good" screen protector........

 

[ratcom]

I can confirm fix is working on benzo ROM .

Thank you !!!

 

[biglilsteve]

Very happy I held off on removing my screen protector and just stuck with 5.0.2 ROMs until a fix came out.

 

[androiduser2011]

Running since yesterday with no other issue.

Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Free mobile app

 

[dadsterflip]

Works great ! Thanks man.

 

[darrendm]

Fantastic work, thanks a bunch.

 

[swamp2]

Wow, was so excited to see this post and fix. Odd though, not working for me running the 5.1 Chroma ROM, 3/27 build. Willing to test. Seems to be more of an issue on incoming calls and definitely on longer calls.

 

[RoscoeDpG]

damn wish i would of seen this few days ago lol i took off my zagg glass screen protector after few days :crying: they are sending me new one ocne i told them what happened . Thanks for your work ill be testing this out soon