I remember on the nexus one there was this feature to where if you put the phone up to your ear to talk the screen would shut off, is this feature on the nexus s and what is is called? Thanks
Darrien13 said:
I remember on the nexus one there was this feature to where if you put the phone up to your ear to talk the screen would shut off, is this feature on the nexus s and what is is called? Thanks
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Yes it is, its built into Android i believe...its part of the Ambient light detection
slowz3r said:
Yes it is, its built into Android i believe...its part of the Ambient light detection
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thanks that feature helps so much
That would be the proximity sensor on the front next to the ambient light sensor.
CaliLove310 said:
That would be the proximity sensor on the front next to the ambient light sensor.
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that, couldnt think of that word
Related
http://cotulla.pp.ru/leo/Android/
Light sensor is now working.. but! we don't know the password ^^
Anyway, it's nice to see updates and nice to know that Cotulla is still working.
I'm eager for the big update in September.
no password
Yes, there is...download
http://cotulla.pp.ru/leo/Android/Cotulla_zImage_LSENSOR.rar
And you'll notice it has a password on it haha
leonwu86 said:
no password
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Unfortunately dummy for your first message.
xmRipper said:
Unfortunately dummy for your first message.
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Thought I'd give it a shot and, no, "no password" is not the password.
gmontem said:
Thought I'd give it a shot and, no, "no password" is not the password.
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Doesn't work
loooooooooool
xmRipper said:
http://cotulla.pp.ru/leo/Android/
Light sensor is now working.. but! we don't know the password ^^
Anyway, it's nice to see updates and nice to know that Cotulla is still working.
I'm eager for the big update in September.
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we will really wait!!! its already in a nice stage in my opinion and keep going. wish cotulla best of luck...
so any way to get password?
I have a question, what is an ambient light sensor? What does it do/used for?
Please refrain from saying something like "it's a sensor for the light."
pass
very very LOL
jas0nw0ng said:
I have a question, what is an ambient light sensor? What does it do/used for?
Please refrain from saying something like "it's a sensor for the light."
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It sensors the ambient illumination.
jas0nw0ng said:
I have a question, what is an ambient light sensor? What does it do/used for?
Please refrain from saying something like "it's a sensor for the light."
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This is needed so that android can auto-adjust the brightness of the backlight, so when you are indoors the brightness is reduced and when you are outside it is increased.
synaptic said:
It sensors the ambient illumination.
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which means? What is ambient illumination? From what I understand, ambient light sensor is only used for a specific setting, that setting being "automatically adjust backlight." By using this setting, the ambient light sensor will detect how much light is currently being reflected onto the screen to optimize the backlight. Is this somewhat correct?
Jason, that's exactly correct.
i have a question: how is the light sensor related to the proximity sensor ?
because i tought the proximity sensor also works with light, i guess i was wrong there ?
I thought it already had it in the settings for backlight control, or is that something else?
FreakyFerret said:
Jason, that's exactly correct.
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Thank you buddy
There's a password on it cause the Dev's aren't finished testing it yet. We'll get it when it's ready. Patience young ones.
And yes
ambient light sensor is only used for a specific setting, that setting being "automatically adjust backlight." By using this setting, the ambient light sensor will detect how much light is currently being reflected onto the screen to optimize the backlight.
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Is pretty much spot on, as far as i know.
Detects how much light is on the screen and dims/brightens accordingly. Which can be a huge battery saver since, when indoors (most of the time) it dims it to minimum.
edit: Jesus you guys are fast....
The first thing I do is turn off automatic brightness anyway so this isn't something I'd use.
Is that a front facing camera? Next to the speaker it seems that there is a camera there yet the US version of this phone claims to have removed it. So what is that thing?
Ambient light sensor and proximity sensor
blader3759 said:
Ambient light sensor and proximity sensor
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Ohhh, nice. Thanks for the quick answer.
The carriage for the ffc is in the upper right corner actually. There is a blank space in the frame that one can be installed in, (check the developement thread or search for ffc mod, its possible) its an involved process, where you do get to know your phone very intimately.
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they totally couldve put an LED indicator there instead.. i rather have that than an ambient light sensor
anthonys2r said:
they totally couldve put an LED indicator there instead.. i rather have that than an ambient light sensor
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When I first got the phone I noticed that thing in the upper left and initially thought it was a LED indicator. I totally agree that it should have been.
Just installed this app:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.itsme4ucz.screenoff
But can't seem to find any info on where this sensor is located?
Xoom doesn't have a proximity sensor (the intended purpose of including one is to prevent you from pushing buttons with your face)
I think its next to the front camera but have you tried just moving your hand around the xoom? I'm about to install that app, I'm curious now.
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Pretty sure sangreal told it like it is.
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fob burt said:
Pretty sure sangreal told it like it is.
sent from the honey moto
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there isn't a proximity sensor, but there is an ambient light sensor.
yep, there are not prox sensors on tablets
what you need is this app:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=976805
we are nearing release and will be on the market within a few days!
Oh no, say it isn't so! They could at least added it for motion sensing in lieu of adding motion sensors.
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sangreal06 said:
Xoom doesn't have a proximity sensor (the intended purpose of including one is to prevent you from pushing buttons with your face)
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We could use a proximity sensor to show an auto hidden clock/app bar.
Hello nice boys & girls of xda!
I was thinking of buying a Galaxy S4, but after seeing the Note 3 I've decided that it's just perfect for me.
When I read that the N3 can do all the "Smart" stuff the S4 can do, one question popped in my mind, Why doesn't the Note 3 have the same sensor placement as the S4?
I know there is a Proximity sensor, IR Gesture sensor on both phones & and a front facing camera, but the Note 3 seems to have one less sensor. Anybody else ever wonder why?
Sorry if I'm breaking any xda rules, but this question is really driving me Notes
Update: It looks like the Proximity sensor and IR Gesture sensors are combined on the Note 3. Thanks to ShadowLea and Skander!
You can find the manual here: http://org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx?CDSite=MOBILE_UK&CttFileID=5538735&CDCttType=UM&ModelType=N&ModelName=SM-N9005&VPath=UM/201309/20130916132857484/SM-N9005_UM_EU_Jellybean_Eng_Rev.1.1_130913_Screen.pdf
Mustajab Is'haq said:
Hello nice boys & girls of xda!
I was thinking of buying a Galaxy S4, but after seeing the Note 3 I've decided that it's just perfect for me.
When I read that the N3 can do all the "Smart" stuff the S4 can do, one question popped in my mind, Why doesn't the Note 3 have the same sensor placement as the S4?
I know there is a Proximity sensor, IR Gesture sensor on both phones & and a front facing camera, but the Note 3 seems to have one less sensor. Anybody else ever wonder why?
Sorry if I'm breaking any xda rules, but this question is really driving me Notes
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Never noticed that before maybe it's got better technology in the n3 so Sammy were able to loose one of of them
jaythenut said:
Never noticed that before maybe it's got better technology in the n3 so Sammy were able to loose one of of them
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Hmmm,, I think that could be the case.
Maybe they found a way to add the IR Gesture sensor into the Proximity sensor, which might explain why people are having trouble with the proximity sensor, Because it's arranged in a different way than other phones?
Is it rgb sensor ?
There is a sensor on the left of the earpiece that you can't see but comes on for notifications etc...
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alom5 said:
There is a sensor on the left of the earpiece that you can't see but comes on for notifications etc...
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It isn't notification led
There isn't a rgb sensor for note 3
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Is it rgb sensor ?
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It could be. But right now there is still confusion as to whether the N3 even has a RGB sensor.
alom5 said:
There is a sensor on the left of the earpiece that you can't see but comes on for notifications etc...
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That's the Notification LED. It's not a sensor by any means.
112 acil said:
There isn't a rgb sensor for note 3
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That's odd. It does have an automatic brightness setting doesn't it?
That sensor is supposed to measure 3 wavelengths of light (Red, Green & Blue) and adjust the brightness of the screen accordingly.
But if there is no RGB sensor then how the hell is it measuring light?
Previous Samsung Galaxy phones had a RGB sensor but they could only measure the Green wavelength of Natural light. But your screen shows that the value for green is zero. I wonder how that is possible. Did you have the auto brightness button ticked while performing this test? Which app is this BTW?
I think Note 3 has proximity and rgb sensors in one hole (or another two sensors in one place).
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There isn't a rgb sensor for note 3
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No, there is. Just open test app (*#0*#) and use "Sensor" button. You will see "Lights Sensor" info with RGB data
How do I start the test app? I tried dialing it, but it doesn't do anything.
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danjng said:
How do I start the test app? I tried dialing it, but it doesn't do anything.
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Did you use a Samsung dialer?
The Note 3 has an RGB-Sensor. Testing with Test-App show values for RGB.
The Notification LED is there on the Note 3 and the S4, but hidden under the Color-Glass.
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Robert
The Proximity and Gesture sensors are now combined, with the light sensor next to it.
That's why it has 1 less sensor opening.
Skander1998 said:
The Proximity and Gesture sensors are now combined, with the light sensor next to it.
That's way it has 1 less sensor opening.
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You are right. It's true
KestL said:
Did you use a Samsung dialer?
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I did, but nothing happens. Let me confirm my steps.
Open dialer (Phone app)
Dial stuff
Hit send?
It actually just dials and tells me I can't make that call. Is there some setting that I need to make sure is set or something?
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danjng said:
I did, but nothing happens. Let me confirm my steps.
Open dialer (Phone app)
Dial stuff
Hit send?
It actually just dials and tells me I can't make that call. Is there some setting that I need to make sure is set or something?
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No need to hit send. When i press last "#" it opens the test app.
Don't know why it doesn't work on your phone
danjng said:
I did, but nothing happens. Let me confirm my steps.
Open dialer (Phone app)
Dial stuff
Hit send?
It actually just dials and tells me I can't make that call. Is there some setting that I need to make sure is set or something?
Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk
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What rom are you using? Did you disable/uninstall factorykeystring program. Or if you are using custom rom is it included.
danjng said:
How do I start the test app? I tried dialing it, but it doesn't do anything.
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Do you have an unbranded Note 3? If yes then it should work. I know some carriers remove this stuff from Samsung phones so it doesn't work if you have a carrier specific model.
You are dialing *#0*# right?
Skander1998 said:
The Proximity and Gesture sensors are now combined, with the light sensor next to it.
That's why it has 1 less sensor opening.
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That's what I thought. I was right!
Just to confirm, do you have any link to a website that has proved this?
Mustajab Is'haq said:
Just to confirm, do have any link to a website that has proved this?
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It's called the 'manual'.
I know people don't bother reading those antiquated curiosities, but they do occasionally contain valid answers.
http://org.downloadcenter.samsung.c...UM_EU_Jellybean_Eng_Rev.1.1_130913_Screen.pdf
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Mustajab Is'haq said:
Do you have an unbranded Note 3? If yes then it should work. I know some carriers remove this stuff from Samsung phones so it doesn't work if you have a carrier specific model.
You are dialing *#0*# right?
That's what I thought. I was right!
Just to confirm, do have any link to a website that has proved this?
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as stated, manual.
However you can try this yourself.
open the *#0 test menu and select "Sensors", test the proximity sensor by putting something near it and the page will vibrate and turn green.
Now hide that sensor (activating the proximity sensor) and open the "gesture sensor direction" test (in the same sensor page).
Click start and wave your hand specific directions, it won't work.
Uncover the proximity sensor and try again - it will work.
A simpler way of doing this is turning on air gesture, going to a picture in the gallery, hiding the proximity sensor and attempting to do a gesture.
I don't remember where I saw the photo otherwise I'd post it, but there's actually two sensors embedded in the notch that you can see if bright light is shining into it and from the photo that was shown of the 6T it actually appears one of the "sensors" is indeed giving off infrared luminesce.
It's the proximity sensor
Fabi0_Z said:
It's the proximity sensor
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No there's two, there's the proximity sensor and then another one.
Causical said:
No there's two, there's the proximity sensor and then another one.
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The "other" one is for downloading your mind straight to the chinese government
Causical said:
No there's two, there's the proximity sensor and then another one.
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Proximity sensor and ambient light sensor most likely.