newbie: how does In-Pocket Detection work?

[aweber1nj]

Coming from a BB Storm, which had the "magic magnet" feature I loved.

What is "In Pocket Detection" and how does it work? I have it enabled, but when I put my new D2G into my old holster (a generic, leather side holder with a magnet that worked fine for my storm) it doesn't seem to do anything special.

I'm hoping that it would automatically lock the device and shutoff the screen, but I don't think it's doing either.

Anyone have any tips/tricks to getting the D2[G] to auto lock and shutoff the display when you put it in your holster (or pocket, I suppose)?

Thanks,
AJ

PS: Loving Droid so far!

 

[thebizz]

Hmm I haven't looked fir that feature but pushing the lock button is so easy I see no reason for it

 

[Bushido Brown]

I don't think the current crop of Android Moto's have that feature. The new Sense 2.0 phones have this, but Verizon has yet to release one of those.

 

[aweber1nj]

I don't think the current crop of Android Moto's have that feature. The new Sense 2.0 phones have this, but Verizon has yet to release one of those.

Not sure I understand your reply. The "option" is available in my Display settings on my D2G. Are you saying it doesn't do anything yet, or are you referring to the "magic magnet" feature that's incorporated into RIM phones?

Thanks for the reply,
AJ

 

[Gdalya]

Try Holster Snooze (in the android market). I wrote it for a friend of mine who was having the same issue. It solves the software issue -- I don't know if it will work with your hardware. You may need to reposition and/or add a magnet to your holster.

 

[jfarling]

The sensor lights in the top left of the phone, when they detect pitch black, like being in a pocket, it locks the phone.

Mine worked perfect, until I updated to gingerbread.

 

[gg_s]

jfarling is close, but it's not based on light level, otherwise the phone wouldn't work in the dark.

Next to the ambient light sensor is an infrared transceiver (emitter/sensor). Here's the basic operation: Pulses of infrared light are sent out, and if an object is close enough to reflect the light back to the sensor, proximity can be detected. The light is pretty faint, and the object needs to be within an inch or so to reflect enough light to detect.

It's the same way of detecting when the phone is held up to your face, only instead of turning the screen off, it simply ignores touch input.

 

[UncleVanya]

jfarling is close, but it's not based on light level, otherwise the phone wouldn't work in the dark.

Next to the ambient light sensor is an infrared transceiver (emitter/sensor). Here's the basic operation: Pulses of infrared light are sent out, and if an object is close enough to reflect the light back to the sensor, proximity can be detected. The light is pretty faint, and the object needs to be within an inch or so to reflect enough light to detect.

It's the same way of detecting when the phone is held up to your face, only instead of turning the screen off, it simply ignores touch input.

Where is the sensor located exactly on the Droid 2 Global? I have seen my phone shut off the screen in a seemingly random pattern - but I bet I'm putting my fingers too close to the sensor when this is happening. Also where is the setting that controls this - remember I'm new.