Turn off proximity sensor on your iPhone

Since I upgraded my iPhone 7 Plus to iOS 11.3, the proximity sensor is ridiculously sensitive. For example, if the phone is sitting face up on the table and I get within 3 inches of the top half of my phone (by the camera) the screen turns off. Any thoughts on how to fix this or turn off this "feature"?

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iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 11.3

Posted on Apr 23, 2018 12:01 PM

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Oct 1, 2018 3:30 AM in response to craig415

Just uninstall the COMPASS, then restart your phone it works, i guess it is because it has also a sensor. Or just wait for the upgrade for fixing this bugs.

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