turn off proximity sensor when screen is on

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Would it be possible to make an option to turn of the proximity sensor when the 
screen is on?

I think it's a waste of battery life to let it on all the time.
(I know, the sensor only reports on changes and don't know if it is accurate if 
the sensor is off when the screen is on)

Any thoughts?

Original issue reported on code.google.com by jingelbe...@googlemail.com on 8 Jun 2013 at 4:10

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the precentage of the time that the screen is on is negligible compared to the 
time the device is on standby, so I don't see how it helps.
how do you know that the proximity sensor is so battery intensive? my device 
doesn't show any signs of battery drain because of the proximity sensor.

Original comment by ad...@roymam.com on 8 Jun 2013 at 5:40

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As soon as I turn on the proximity sensor, the battery use of "android is" goes 
higher then my display... 
If I turn it off display is higher. 

Original comment by jingelbe...@googlemail.com on 9 Jun 2013 at 8:55

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won't be implemented. most of the devices don't suffer from battery drain from 
proximity sensor.
if you have issues - simple disable proximity sensor in settings. 
sorry.

Original comment by ad...@roymam.com on 17 Jun 2013 at 11:25

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