I would please like to turn off proximity sensor

[Jvy]

This has annoyed me so much and caused me to loose money. I accidentally dial a number and the entire phone locks, I cannot end the call and I cannot do a hard reset.

Please I really do not want to learn how to live with this sensor. I would just like to switch it off.

Suggestions that I change my phone would be accepted.

Thank you.

[_alexdon_ · Accepted solution]

@Jvy What about safe mode, does the same occur?

[Jvy]

@alexdon in safe mode tapping the power button twice wakes up my screen. I think I may have to selectively Uninstall apps. Thank you.

[_alexdon_]

Well you should do that and see how things go.

[Jvy]

Thank uninstalling a few apps fixed my problem. However calls made through WhatsApp still behave in that way but that I can live with. I should have been more scientific about uninstalling so I would know what app was interfering with my screen.


Thank you @Phy @Uliwooly @alexdon

[_alexdon_]

You're welcome, sorry for all the fuss.

[Rozapk1]

This can't be done, even if you get a different android or iPhone it will be the same, what you could do however is to set a pin lock.