Light Sensor on Sprint

argov · #1 (**permalink**) 09-22-2008, 01:56 PM

I can't make the light sensor to turn my screen off during call.
I tried using JUICY 2 ROM and Sprint stock; none of them correct the problem.
Any ideas?
Is there a way to check sensor activity? I checked on the registry and everything looks like it’s should work.

Thanks,

leongus · #2 (**permalink**) 09-22-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by argov

I can't make the light sensor to turn my screen off during call.
I tried using JUICY 2 ROM and Sprint stock; none of them correct the problem.
Any ideas?
Is there a way to check sensor activity? I checked on the registry and everything looks like it’s should work.

Thanks,

Im not sure how you can change it, but Schaps Advanced config has an option for light sensor. i have not tried messing with its settings, but give it a try and see what happens.

argov · #3 (**permalink**) 09-22-2008, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by leongus

Im not sure how you can change it, but Schaps Advanced config has an option for light sensor. i have not tried messing with its settings, but give it a try and see what happens.

tried that allready, didn't help

**tobeychris** · #4 (**permalink**) 09-22-2008, 04:50 PM

I've played with the registry entries as well, the backlight dimming works, but we can't seem to get it to turn off once it's placed to your ear.

iamjasonc · #5 (**permalink**) 09-22-2008, 06:13 PM

Is it even listed anywhere that that's an actual feature?

Just hit the button on the top

**tobeychris** · #6 (**permalink**) 09-22-2008, 06:59 PM

Yeah, and there's registry settings to support it. It works on the GSM ROMs from what I hear, but we haven't figured it out yet.

argov · #7 (**permalink**) 09-22-2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by iamjasonc

Is it even listed anywhere that that's an actual feature?

Just hit the button on the top

I think you just invented the new click to lock, or didn't you ?

I need the light sensor because I tend to forget to click on the power and find 10 diffrent app open after a phone call.

iamjasonc · #8 (**permalink**) 09-22-2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by argov

I think you just invented the new click to lock, or didn't you ?

I need the light sensor because I tend to forget to click on the power and find 10 diffrent app open after a phone call.

lol, true....its just like habit now to hit that button on top and make the screen sleep when I'm on the phone..

mr.squonk · #9 (**permalink**) 09-28-2008, 12:26 AM

I have a theory...
Besides the light sensor being covered by your ear during a call to shut off the backlight, what if the intent was to be iPhone-like...to prevent your face from accidentally touching a button on the screen, maybe cheaper than the proximity sensor? Of course, I tried covering it, but was still able to end a call!

Any thoughts? Could this be enabled?