[Q] G2 Proximity sensor calibration problems

Wlk

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After LP update I noticed, that my phone is having issues with proximity sensor during calls. Usually it happens more often when I hold it by my ear with left hand, but happened already even o right ear. Screen goes on during call and I press buttons with my ear, usually ending up with call on hold. I dont remember these problems on KK.

So I went to service menu and tried HW Device Test (2nd option in service menu) - ACL Proximity test. It seems to work quite well, phone detects my hand closing to proximity sensor at cca 3-4 cm activating NEAR state.

But when I go to Device test (1st option in service menu) and select Service Menu - Auto Test then in shows Pass on first screen, so I manually touch Pass button. And on second screen it says in red Proximity Cal Fail. And only option is to slide Exit button to end test. Seems that my proxy sensor calibration is failing, but maybe I'm supposed to do something to avoid that? Can someone verify, if it is standard behavior of this test? Thanks ahead...
 

anonymousera

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Here's a solution that I discovered. In the Autotest (see OP post), choose "FAIL" instead. Then, it will let you calibrate the sensor by asking you to cover the sensor, and uncover the sensor. Then, it will recalibrate properly and all the proximity sensor issues vanish :). Exit the Hidden Menu and you're done.
 
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