[Q] Seems N5110 has no proximity sensor?

[andrianarison]

Trying different apps and sensor tests it appears that mine has no proximity sensor. Do you confirm on your devices?

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[fabiovolta]

Same here, Proximity Sensor Finder finds nothing.
I'm a little disappointed about it but no big deal.

 

[andrianarison]

Same here, Proximity Sensor Finder finds nothing.
I'm a little disappointed about it but no big deal.

My only issue is that apps such as awesome on/off do not work. What to use for powering on/off the screen with case with no magnet.

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[redpoint73]

What to use for powering on/off the screen with case with no magnet.

The power button.

Just kidding. Seriously though, I've never even thought about using the proximity sensor for turning the screen off. My first reaction to this thread was "so what, I'm not using the device as a phone (holding it up to my ear) so what do we need a proximity sensor for?"

But using the proximity sensor to power off the screen when using a cover, is a pretty cool concept, I'll admit.

I wonder how strong a magnet is needed in order to make the phone sleep/wake. Maybe you can use magnetic tape on the flap of your cover to serve the purpose.

 

[pluginalong]

I wonder how strong a magnet is needed in order to make the phone sleep/wake.

Relevant post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2245258#post40708374
Be sure to read the rest of the thread for further info.