However, if this does not happen, there may be a hardware or software problem related to the operation of the sensor in question. In this case, I suggest you check the status of the proximity sensor and possibly try to solve the problems by adopting one of the solutions indicated in the last chapter of the guide.
If you want check the status of the iPhone proximity sensor , know that you can do it by making use of many applications useful for this purpose: let me describe the operation of a couple of them, among the best available on the market. One of the best solutions to test the sensors on the iPhone is EZ-Lab - BViTech , a free application that allows you to check the correct operation of the proximity sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer and many other sensors included in the Apple phone.
After installing and starting EZ-Lab - BViTech on your phone, touch the tab Test located in the lower left if necessary and go up EN the switch lever positioned in correspondence with the wording Proximity sensor. Then press the symbol of little man running located in the upper right corner and follow the instructions on the screen to perform the test. To check the operation of the proximity sensor you must cover the latter: then move the palm of your hand over the top of the screen and wait for the screen to darken, then raise the palm of your hand.
If everything went well, the screen will wake up and you should see the text The proximity sensor is fine in the card Proximity sensor. To view the summary of the result of the test you just performed, press the tab 5991 Results At the bottom, touch the name of the test you are interested in ex. Prueba: and read the report. Another application you can try to verify that the proximity sensor on your iPhone is working properly is Phone Diagnostics which, as the name suggests, allows you to diagnose any hardware problem affecting the Apple mobile phone.
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Steven John. You can't actually turn off the proximity sensor on an iPhone , so your best option is to make sure it's working properly. Your iPhone's proximity sensor can tell when you're holding the phone up to your ear, and it will shut off the screen, saving battery and preventing your face from accidentally hitting buttons. The proximity sensor can malfunction due to obstruction by a phone case, dirt or grime, or a software issue. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question. Posted on Jan 22, PM. Page content loaded. The proximity sensor is above the receiver at the top, you can see it clearly on the white iPhone. Jan 22, PM. When the emitter shines infrared light onto your skin, the sensor sees the light bouncing back.
That's how it detects your face. You can see the emitter in action by pointing another cameraphone at your phone while yours is on a call make sure speakerphone is disabled.
You'll see the infrared light flickering around the earpiece. You can see it because the camera phone's LCD isn't meant to output infrared and it shows a visible color instead.
It's very easy to see an iPhone 4 emitter this way. However, for some reason it's very difficult to see the emitter on an iPhone 5. I believe the sensor often detects light from sources other than the infrared emitter.
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