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How To Fix Google Pixel 5 Proximity Sensor is Always On
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Some people have had problems with the proximity sensor that keeps turning on and can’t be turned off. Even though the Pixel 5 proximity sensor is always on, it can make battery use more wasteful.
The sign that the proximity sensor is on is the appearance of a white dot on the status bar. Here are some ways to disable or reduce battery usage caused by the proximity sensor.
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Pixel 5 Proximity Sensor Not Working How to Remove?
The proximity sensor Pixel 5 will stay on because the app is active. Here’s how to disable it:
1. Disable Flip to Shhh
The first way is to change to Shhh mode. You can open the settings menu and look for the System menu. Next, select Gestures and click Flip to Shh.
You can turn off the available options and check again whether the proximity sensor light is still on or not. By changing to Shhh mode it means you are in “Do Not Disturb”.
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2. Disable Home Assistant
The way to fix the pixel 5 proximity sensor always on is to turn it off via the Home Assistant application. Because the home assistant application continues to run to control the proximity sensor on your cellphone.
3. Disable Apps Using Sensors
Several applications make the proximity sensor continue to be active and become a problem with pixel 5. One application that keeps the proximity sensor on is NotifyBuddy.
This app often makes the proximity sensor active. So you can disable the NotifyBuddy app via settings.
4. Data Transfer Without USB
To overcome the pixel 5 proximity sensor always on is that you can transfer data without using a cable. Because if you use a cable for data transfer using pixel 5, it can make the proximity sensor continue to be active. Also activate wi-fi for automatic data backup.
