Help touch screen does not work while talking

[yrndtn]

I have a weird problem: when i'm talking on the phone and need to use the numeric pad for navigation or enter code on auto-machines, the touch screen does not work. I need to use the navigation keys to press the numbers, and lock & unlock the phone with the side button when it's auto lock itself after few seconds.
Any Idea?

 

[DaSchmarotzer]

Same here.

I think it's because of dust on the sensor, it was discussed before.

 

[yrndtn]

it's happend only when i'm talking on the phone, there is no problem at all when I just use the touch screen.

 

[xoxid]

Nothing to do with the sensor, he can see the screen, just not touch it. Happen to me, too. But I navigate with the navigations key until I open the menu(or keypad) then the touchscreen is "touchable" again.

 

[DaSchmarotzer]

Yeah, that's what happens to me too. What is it about then?

 

[informale]

It is the sensor!

http://androidforums.com/samsung-i7500/30397-proximity-sensor-while-making-calls.html#post277249

 

[DaSchmarotzer]

It is the sensor!

http://androidforums.com/samsung-i7500/30397-proximity-sensor-while-making-calls.html#post277249

That's what I thought, and I recall reading this thread some time ago. Just saw your comment about adding it to the FAQ, I'm on it.

Thanks for validating my point.

 

[Kouske]

defo a sensor issue...also been tested by blowing the dust off...too bad it always comes back

 

[yrndtn]

Well, it is dust thats keep coming back. I keep blowing... Thanks

 

[jjcobm]

Don't blow!

Use a vacuum cleaner. It's the only good solution I found. Use the hose attachment and vacuum at the USB port using your hand to make a "seal" around the hose attachment and USB port. Vacuum for a few minutes there and at the speaker holes and other holes at the top.

Keep the front of the sensor dust free if you use a cover and you shouldn't have the issue anymore...

 

[Hark]

Ha, call me perverse but I'm trying to get dust INTO the sensor. The only way I can persuade o2 to replace my Galaxy is to show them it's faulty. II5 doesn't have serious bugs (that I know?) and they won't replace it cos it's stuck on Donut and some apps won't run. Rubbing phone into dirty bit of carpet... ... still bloody working! Guess I shouldn't complain really.