Proximity Sensor Finder

Proximity Sensor Finder Free App

Rated 3.99/5 (1,543) —  Free Android application by Tiger Monster Industries

About Proximity Sensor Finder

Proximity Sensor Finder does what it says - it helps you locate the proximity sensor on your Android device. It is a very simple, purpose-built app with no flashy graphics.

Proximity Sensor Finder tells you a few things about your device:

1. Does the device have a proximity sensor?
2. Is an object in close proximity detected?
3. Does this device support actual proximity distances or just "covered" and "uncovered" sensor states?
4. For supported devices, exactly how far away is the object?
5. How long has the sensor been covered?
6. How much power is the proximity sensor consuming?

We developed Proximity Sensor Finder as an internal testing tool but it soon became apparent that there was a need in the market for just such an app, so we decided to ship it and make it free!

Internet and location permissions requested are just for ads, no other data is transmitted or received.

How to Download / Install

Download and install Proximity Sensor Finder version 2.1 on your Android device!
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Android package: com.tigermonster.proxfinder, download Proximity Sensor Finder.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
2.1 Minor bug fix for the rare occasion that user preferences get corrupted.
2.0 Covered proximity is now configurable for devices that incorrectly report covered sensor proximity at greater than zero cm. Power consumption is reported if available. Invalid sensor maximum range is handled more smoothly.
1.1 Minor bugfix
1.0 First public release
0.9 Optimized battery usage down to the minimum
0.8 Sensor covered counter added
0.5 Initial sensor integration
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What are users saying about Proximity Sensor Finder

S70%
by S####:

To weak at 1cm distance no point. Also frozen as soon as used twice. :uninstall but hopeful of improvements

Y70%
by Y####:

For all of you who didn't know where is the proximity sensor in your mobile....its always located on the top of the front face usually next to your front camera. It usually looks like your front camera...but in some phones it may be hidden beneath the device cover!

C70%
by C####:

Or I could have googled where the proximity sensor was. Either way, app works as it should.

Y70%
by Y####:

Simple but very helpful reporting app with just the right readouts to see if and WHEN the proximity sensor is functioning. 4 stars because is does what it claims and was very helpful but I reserve 5 stars for more complex functionality.

Y70%
by Y####:

Read USB storage? Phone Status and Identity? etc. etc. Uninstalling it! Guys please check its permissions and then opt whether to install it or not! Its just a proximity sensor tester, then why so many such permissions?

Y70%
by Y####:

No problem in app but why does it need access to my photos and videos, location and device ID ?

K70%
by K####:

This app is useless. Does nothing.

Y70%
by Y####:

Very bad it didn't help at all,

Y70%
by Y####:

Pretty good for free! It's no LoJack but it's nice! I rate 3*'s because it does find your phone w the GPS sustem. My only con is the inevitable battery! There must be one of you good brainiac tec's that can make an app that will still work after the battery has died. My daughter rated this so listen shes extremly intelligent!

O70%
by O####:

This app just tells me there is a Proximity sensor but never helps me locate it. It is stuck on waiting for data, I have tried to cover the whole device as instructed but no luck, maybe it is not active. I have an RCT-1000p 10.1 inch tablet running android kit-kat 4.4.

Y70%
by Y####:

I was trying to find out whether or not my Samsung Galaxy S5 Active had a proximity sensor in order to be able to use another app called the Black Screen of Life, which enables you to listen to YouTube music without your battery being drained by the videos. With Proximity Sensor Finder, I was able to locate the sensor in less time than it took to download it. It's very handy, simple and convenient. Was very happy to have found it.

P70%
by P####:

It's a good app. If you need to find your proximity sensor, use this.

S70%
by S####:

Works as advertised, but when trying to uninstall it blocks me with a pop up!

O70%
by O####:

Does what it gotta do and does it perfectly. Interface is simple and smooth

K70%
by K####:

Bless you developer! I had been facing issues and this app really helped me. Thanks a ton for making this relevant app!

Q70%
by Q####:

Works good enough but when I went to unistall it pops up the logo and don't allow me to uninstall

H70%
by H####:

I couldn't readily tell where the proximity sensor was and this simple tool helped. Mainly for the other app that wakes my screen up when proximity sensor is covered (without having to use my power button hard to reach under the shell case each time)

Z70%
by Z####:

If you need this sort of thing, it's perfect.

X70%
by X####:

Handy tool to verify that your PS is functioning.

L70%
by L####:

Or I could have googled where the proximity sensor was. Either way, app works as it should.

X70%
by X####:

Just works. Thanks for making this tool

X70%
by X####:

Helped me confirm that my prox sensor was registering improperly and thus also helped me solve my black screen problem.

C70%
by C####:

Great recommended app

A70%
by A####:

Brilliant no nonsense app. Helped me find the proximity sensor. I had no idea where it was otherwise. Thank you so much

Q70%
by Q####:

The proximity sensor on my new phone was in an unintuitive place on the left, I had always assumed it was on the right like my previous phone, so this neat app helped me understand why my screen stayed on during calls (large phone, hard for such a sensor to be covered by a right ear!) But why the permissions? Hope you aren't snooping too much/leaving me spam, you'll spoil an otherwise great app

I70%
by I####:

It's a good app. If you need to find your proximity sensor, use this.

Q70%
by Q####:

Does exactly what it says. I don't need it, so I'll delete it now but it worked haha

U70%
by U####:

Small yet handy app..

Q70%
by Q####:

Helps diagnose problems with my proximity sensor. Does the job perfectly!

Q70%
by Q####:

Helped me confirm that my prox sensor was registering improperly and thus also helped me solve my black screen problem.

Q70%
by Q####:

Works good.

Q70%
by Q####:

Works as advertised.

U70%
by U####:

Great but more work need to be do

U70%
by U####:

Working as described

Y70%
by Y####:

Hjjk

C70%
by C####:

Wanted to test my sensor after replacing the screen on my phone. The sensor is working great even though I covered it with tape. No idea how it functions but happy I don't have to take it apart again :)

B70%
by B####:

Worked well enough to tell me that the proximity sensor on my phone was operational.

D70%
by D####:

I use Gravity Screen and one day waving my hand over the phone wouldn't wake it up anymore. This app, and the comments here, led me to the cause: just cleaned the dusty case protector and problem solved! This app should come with smartphones by default. Very well done.

B70%
by B####:

I just relived the sensor for calls which was factory set for not to work on calls on Micromax canvas phone????? No more touch problem while on call. Super app.

C70%
by C####:

Doesn't work on redmi note


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