How do i disable the Proximity Sensor?

[AC Question]

Basically i use whatsapp and call / send voice messages, and everytime the screen goes black and the volume goes all low and flashes (due to the sensor being blocked) is there an app or option i can turn off to stop this?

Android 5.0 lollipop

 

[Golfdriver97]

You would probably have to be rooted to change things like that. Even then, it's hard to say what domino effect will happen when you do.