Help How can I call with a broken proximity sensor?

[Franklint]

Hi guys,

I dropped my Nexus 5 (running Lollipop) a couple of times and, as a result, my proximity sensor is barely functional. This isn't a problem, except for when I'm making a call; the screen goes black, but won't turn back on at any point. I can hang up (using the power button via Accessibility settings), but I can't use the keypad to make selections on IVRs (when calling businesses).

I've tried a couple of options, but don't currently have a fix.

1) Disabling the proximity sensor:
I don't think there's a setting to disable the screen blackout natively. I was going to try Proximity Screen Off, but apparently it doesn't work under Lollipop. I'm also not sure of the best way to root under Lollipop (4.4.4 was rooted); I think Proximity Screen Off requires root in any case.

2) An alternative dialer app:
I've looked around, and haven't so far found a dialer app that will allow me to disable the proximity sensor in-call. Do you know of any?

Any help with either of the above (or a new method) would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Cheers,
Will

 

[Hadron]

I'd get the phone fixed - far less hassle in the long run. But if you want to know about rooting under Lollipop, look here: http://androidforums.com/forums/nexus-5-all-things-root.2453/ (I don't know why you unrooted though: surely you could just have installed a Lollipop ROM?).