I use the Slide feature of my Niki to answer (and end via Slide actions app) calls.
I'd like to have this as the only way to answer a call, since when a call is incoming the device unlocks and the screen switches on. This means that it can get answered in my pocket if I don't hear it (or ignore it). I can also accidentally reject the call getting it out of my pocket.
Unfortunately, I can't seem to find a way of keeping the screen off/locked when a call is incoming. Does anyone know of a way to do this?
Download and try AE Button Plus. An idea: You could make a single press of the answer key "do nothing", and double pressing (which has to be done very quickly, thus unlikely whilst in your pocket) act like normal.
Hi, I've the problem with incoming calls. Afer the ring and pressing the green button to answer the screen is turning off (just like standby mode). I can only press on/off switch to see screen again or stop call by pressing the red button, than all is displaying again. It isn't normal, I think, and very unconfortable to get options while a calling is on. Thanks for advices.
It is normal. It prevents you from touching the touch screen by your ear during the call , also saves some energy. If you need for example calendar during the call, you can push on/off button.
I think there is some registry hack which can prevent this behavior.
Also, see this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=460377
Hi there,
I am a little ticked off with the way the phone switches the light off and you HAVE to press a button to get it back up when in the middle of a call.
Is there any way to keep the phone awake while on a call? Ofcourse, I HAVE tried out "Shake Awake", but thats a little buggy too.
And also, the buttons for Hold, Mute, Speaker mode and all those options come up only when you press the menu button. Is there any alternate dialler available or something which can get all these options on the screen while on the call like the iPhone as its easier to use it than press the button to get the options?
just install keepscreen.
edit: this will keep the screen alive. about the alternative dialer i don't know. but be aware that the phone has no proximity sensor, so you are prone to accidentally press random buttons.
Cool. Will check it out man. Thanks.
I have a different problem - since, sadly, Hero has not got a proximity sensor, I constantly drop my calls by accidently touching the end call button with my cheek. I believe that's a reason the screen backlight goes off so quickly during a call - when the screen is off, it does not react to touch too, so that accident call drops would be less likely.
There are still some serious problems though. First of all, screen timeout during a call is not short nough - while you can know that you must wait a few seconds before you can actually touch the phone with the face, others can't, so call drops are, sadly, unavoidable in such cases. The fact that hold, mute and other buttons are hidden under the menu button is a good thing not only because it keeps Android phillosophy straight, but reduces chances of unwanted misc. actions. The solution of this problem could be an option to disable the end call button, since there are dedicated hardware keys for that.
I have also noticed that if you minimize the dialer during a call with home button, the screen timeout will not be quick, so before continuing a call it's a good idea to bring the dialer back by tapping the hardware call button so the screen timeout becomes quiick again.
Very true. I thought about all these before I posted, but on the other end, I just said 'f it' to myself and asked it here.. hehe.
I wonder if iPhone users have such issues.
As someone in this forum mentioned, it is best to have the screen switched OFF during a call, unless you have something to do. This way, it prevents you from fiddling with the controls.
Not just the hero, earlier models too have this feature. It quite odd in the beginning, but you will love it later.
subhramani said:
Hi there,
And also, the buttons for Hold, Mute, Speaker mode and all those options come up only when you press the menu button.
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Not necessary!
During a call
- Press "Call" to hold (will also mute)
- Press and hold "Call" to activate speaker mode.
Hi,
I realised that sometimes when I am talking on the phone I could accidentally disconnect a call with my cheek. I know there is supposed to be a proximity sensor thing preventing it from happening. But still it happens now & then. Is there any apps to lock the screen while on call? or a sliding "OFF" button? So the call won't get disconnected that easily with a touch while on call?
henfeb said:
Hi,
I realised that sometimes when I am talking on the phone I could accidentally disconnect a call with my cheek. I know there is supposed to be a proximity sensor thing preventing it from happening. But still it happens now & then. Is there any apps to lock the screen while on call? or a sliding "OFF" button? So the call won't get disconnected that easily with a touch while on call?
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also looking for something like this.
While in a call, press the home button or the power button. That will prevent you from hanging up.
henfeb said:
Hi,
I realised that sometimes when I am talking on the phone I could accidentally disconnect a call with my cheek. I know there is supposed to be a proximity sensor thing preventing it from happening. But still it happens now & then. Is there any apps to lock the screen while on call? or a sliding "OFF" button? So the call won't get disconnected that easily with a touch while on call?
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First check you have all the latest software updates. If it is still a problem send it back (if its under warranty)!!
The proximity sensor is meant to turn the screen off when the phone is by your face and this deactivates any buttons that could be pressed. When you remove the phone from your ear the screen should automatically turn back on. If the screen is on when its next to your ear there is something wrong. You should not have to use an app or press anything so I suggest getting in contact with HTC asap.
is there a way to lock the screen when on a bluetooth call, I often hangup on people because I hit the end call button to lock the phone out of instinct
is there something I'm missing is a popup menu???
Button savior or zMooth (pro only) has the option to turn off the screen using software buttons or swipes. This way you can turn off the screen during a phone call.
jrich19 said:
is there a way to lock the screen when on a bluetooth call, I often hangup on people because I hit the end call button to lock the phone out of instinct
is there something I'm missing is a popup menu???
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Or you can get the lockscreen widget from the market. The one I use is a yellow round one and it works great for me.