Hi every expert out there.
i'm using iPhone 1st gen 1.1.4
i got a problem on my iPhone
iPhone got a sensor that will turn off the screen when we listen to a call and turn on back when we take away the phone from the ear (sorry, i dont know what function we call this)
mine is work the different way mean when the i put the phone on my ear the screen is on and it is off when i take it away
this will cause i cant end the call
every 1 can help me with this??

i'm using celcom 3G sim card, this is the cause of that??

thx

i think its hardware issue? If its not, then try uninstall the last app that you install before this happen..
Worst case scenario just do a full restore..

Maybe it's hardware but maybe not, follow what Fighteden state and if the problem still occurs, try a hard reset. Restore will be your last resort if anything above fails.

Thx a lot
i'm a newbie for iPhone
how to hard reset??

try to hold the sleep button (top right corner) and the home button (the biggest key) together until the apple logo pops up.

tried tat but cant solve
thx anyway

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Added on July 25, 2008, 11:35 pmanother question
how to do full restore??
if i do this will it be locked again & i need to unlock it again??
thx

This post has been edited by chlai: Jul 25 2008, 11:35 PM

its called a proximity sensor. the 3g iphone has 2 (members, kindly reconfirm this)

anyway it sounds like you might be having a hardware problem; a very sticky and dodgy situation. all illegal unlocked iphone users' worst nightmare!

are you currently using a screen protector? my guess is it might be confusing the sensor. hence if you are desperate, you might wanna try removing it and see (even though this is unlikely)

to reconfirm that this purely a hardware malfunction, (as suggested) the only way is to restore your iphone and make sure that you create as new phone and avoid using the itunes backup file.

sorry to hear about your misfortune and good luck!

i did not use any screen protecter at all
anyway how to restore the iPhone??
i never do this b4??

im not in a mood to type length instructions for you but if you can visit www.iclarified.com, they have prepared a detailed guide for you.


hint: avoid ziphone. try using +iliberty whenever feasible.

This post has been edited by nokia2003: Jul 26 2008, 12:19 AM

thx, bro

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Added on July 26, 2008, 12:40 amProblem Solved!!!
it is cause by the pouch!!!!
Thx nokia 2003
Thx a lot Bro

This post has been edited by chlai: Jul 26 2008, 12:40 AM

aaa...i thought so

laaaaa..... ciss...... see, im spamming already....

huh? pouch? can you care to explain further?

i think he using the leather pouch.

LOL, I was reading down this thread thinking it'd be a new hardware issue to start looking around for and discussing. I most DEFINITELY didn't expect the root of the problem to be a simple pouch of all things....

I doubt it was a flip pouch. Must've been the cheaper silicone types which overlapped the proximity sensor. Bad cutting, I suppose.

This post has been edited by Samanoske Akechi: Jul 26 2008, 05:24 PM

yes, samanoske is right. bad cutting of the lether pouch, overlapped the sensor.

wtf.. What kind of crappy pouch is it?

haha...I have guess it is iPhone case related issue at the start of this thread
So everyone must becareful of the accessories that they are going to purchase, make sure it don't block the sensor, buttons, mic, speaker and etc.

Usually when these sort of incidents occur, it's often due to the hastiness of the end user when spotting an accessory with rebates. Like psyeo has said, don't jump the gun and start shopping for accessories just for the sake of doing it. Start by looking up decent brands which make decent accessories for Apple's products, read up on reviews for a particular product you may be interested in, post up your interests here and check to see whether anyone has had experiences with it, and last but not least, inspect and test the actual item before making the purchase. In the TS current scenario, money has been wasted....

well, im using one of those crappy pouch and i hav no problem with it. whenever i answer a call i just push my iphone out a little bit.it solves the problem.