[Q] Using proximity sensor as power button for locking screen

[fa1988]

Hi,
My phone is Huawei Ascend G525. I've installed AUTO SCREEN to lock my phone and turn its screen off automatically when I cover it up. I want to know whether it can harm my phone and its sensor?????

 

[girolez]

Hi

I've been using Gravity Screen to do the same for a long time with no ill effects. You can also turn the screen on by swiping over it.

Roger

 

[chanchan05]

Other than it will drain your battery faster? None.

 

[funkylogik]

Other than it will drain your battery faster? None.

And even at That, the sensor uses very little power.
I recommend gravity screen too :thumbup:
I'd rather break the prox sensor than the power button 🔲

 

[chanchan05]

And even at That, the sensor uses very little power.
I recommend gravity screen too :thumbup:
I'd rather break the prox sensor than the power button 🔲

Try saying that when your cheek ends your calls for you with a broken prox sensor. Lol.

 

[fa1988]

Thank you friends. But I didn't understand whether it will damage my proximity sensor or not (using for ever). Do you recommend putting my feet upon this tool? or I should put it away???
Proximity sensor consisted of two diodes which one is transmitter and another is receiver.
I also think that acceleration sensor would not work well especially when I'm walking. So I think that proximity sensor is the best.

 

[funkylogik]

Try saying that when your cheek ends your calls for you with a broken prox sensor. Lol.

Lmao true bro

Thank you friends. But I didn't understand whether it will damage my proximity sensor or not (using for ever). Do you recommend putting my feet upon this tool? or I should put it away???
Proximity sensor consisted of two diodes which one is transmitter and another is receiver.
I also think that acceleration sensor would not work well especially when I'm walking. So I think that proximity sensor is the best.

In my opinion, don't worry about it, just use it. It isnt a mechanical part like a power switch so it won't degrade as such.
When was the last time your TV remote's diode broke? :thumbup:

And DONT use any motion sensor to turn your phone on, it will literally suck your battery dry :beer: