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Alena
Joined: 04 Jul 2000 Posts: 43
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Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2017 4:56 pm Post subject: Smart Phone Proximity sensor triggered by waterproof bag |
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Hello
So I broke down and decided to get a so called smart phone.
Turns out the "Smart phone" proximity sensor that shuts off the screen when things (such as your ear) get close to it i.e. when making a call
is triggered by the waterproof bag so when you push call on the screen the screen turns black and you can not put in extensions or access codes.
I just wasted too much time looking this up and did not solve this.
Does anybody have a simple solution?
Personal experience?
There are other solutions which I do not feel up to.
Any ideas?
Thanks
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motogon
Joined: 19 Aug 2000 Posts: 376 Location: Philly
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Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2017 5:35 pm Post subject: |
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They use front-facing camera as sensor, so just make sure your waterproof bags non-clear part not blocking camera lens. _________________ Andrew
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A lot of great surfers were ruined by family and steady job. |
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Alena
Joined: 04 Jul 2000 Posts: 43
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Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2017 5:54 pm Post subject: |
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The sensor is triggered by the clear bag.
Not sooo simple
Alena |
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bred2shred
Joined: 02 May 2000 Posts: 989 Location: Jersey Shore
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Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2017 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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I don't have an answer for your specific question, but I will tell you that in my experience, every waterproof phone bag I have used for windsurfing or sailing has eventually leaked, destroying the phone. I would proceed with caution and possibly consider using something other than a bag such as a Lifeproof case or an Otterbox. I have not used either, but they seem more robust than the bags and I believe some of them come with a guarantee where they will replace your phone if the case leaks. I imagine using one of these cases would also resolve the sensor issue you're having.
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JohnnyA
Joined: 11 Aug 2000 Posts: 92
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Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 8:48 am Post subject: |
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Alena,
I would say the SIMPLE solution is the leave the cell phone in the car, disconnect , and go rip it up on the water
happy sailing
John |
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Alena
Joined: 04 Jul 2000 Posts: 43
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Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 11:31 pm Post subject: The solution |
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Thanks
Looks like Lifeproof and Otterbox make cases that are compatible with the infamous proximity sensor. The catch is that they make these cases for the most expensive phones.
I mean one could buy a very nice new used board for the money. It is what it is , still cheaper than having two phones.
I was hoping for a cheap solution as you all seem quite technical people.
And by the way leaving the phone onshore is not an option I do not carry it to chat . It is either windsurf with the thing or not windsurf at all so it is clear cut.
Nice sunny and nearly windy day tomorrow.
Alena |
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justall
Joined: 30 Jul 2007 Posts: 442
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Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 11:53 pm Post subject: |
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Some phones allow the proximity feature to be disabled. What make/model phone do you have? We can check if you might be overlooking a setting adjustment for that. |
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shreddbob
Joined: 31 Mar 1987 Posts: 361 Location: Hawaii
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Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2017 5:45 am Post subject: |
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Hi Alena.
Have you considered the Nautilus Lifeline? I have the original model (sold for $300) which is a marine radio and a GPS beacon device. They don't sell this model any more but you could find a used one. Now they sell a smaller less expensive ($200) unit which is a GPS beacon device only. Either one would fit in the front pocket of a windsurfing life vest (I have a Neil Pryde vest). Personally I like the old unit better even though it's a bit bulkier, because it has the option to chat over VHF instead of the only option being to send out your GPS coordinates and wonder if anybody received them and is on the way. Either model requires no waterproof bag. All you have to do is keep the O-ring gasket clean, and open up the lid when you're not using it so the gasket doesn't get compressed in storage. This way you don't have to risk your smart phone getting destroyed.
New, GPS only, unit:
http://nautiluslifeline.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zqa0_dFbz4
Original, Marine VHF and GPS, unit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUT-FwZ75eY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ctn9Kj2fLVY
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Alena
Joined: 04 Jul 2000 Posts: 43
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Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2017 8:13 am Post subject: Disabling Proximity Sensor |
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Hello guys
1. I use the phone to actually talk if someone needs something, i.e. I am on call on some free days when I windsurf, so I need the phone feature, not the safety one.
I did not decide yet which phone to get as I am looking for one where I can disable the proximity feature without cutting the wire to it or getting into the software.
If anyone knows such a phone please let me know.
I nearly got a phone from Verizon last one night but failed my own security check, questions meant to protect my accounts- I could not answer them myself.
Maybe a good thing as the cost was 700$ which would be a super nice "new" used windsurfer, right?
Thanks
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Alena
Joined: 04 Jul 2000 Posts: 43
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Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 6:11 am Post subject: Simple |
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The simple solution is to get an I phone and use it on speaker mode.
This does not turn off the screen when you make a call.
Or get any phone that has a matching "Lifeproof" case which is supposedly waterproof and does not interfere with the sensor.
End of this story thankfully.
Alena[/b] |
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