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Verizon pushed its release out a week ahead of schedule , launching its 5G network in Chicago and Minneapolis on April 3.
It also pushed the 5G Moto Mod ahead of schedule to match, opening the mod up for general availability on the same day. Thankfully, the time has now come for the release of the 5G Moto Mod. It will be available for pre-orders from March 14 and release on April The back of the phone has a very similar look to previous Moto Z phones, which is aimed at allowing support for older Moto Mods. Like the Moto Z3 Play, Motorola has moved the fingerprint sensor from the front of the phone to the side, to accommodate the slightly larger display.
Under the hood, the phone carries a 3,mAh battery. The phone has a faster file storage system that will allow it to cope with the download speeds 5G allows, and this all will work with a 5G Moto Mod that Verizon and Motorola plan to release in early The mod also has a built-in 2,mAh battery, and can be attached and unattached without having to turn off the phone.
Verizon said the mod will be capable of offering up to 5Gbps download speeds, and if you have no 5G service in the area, it will still receive 2Gbps speeds on 4G LTE. On the back of the phone, the Moto Z3 features a dual-sensor camera, with two 12 megapixel sensors. The camera has also gotten a few software upgrades, like a black-and-white mode and integration with Google Lens.
Like many other phones these days, the Moto Z3 also supports facial recognition, though we expect it to be very basic and not as secure as what you would find on phones like the iPhone X. The proximity sensor turns off the touch screen during voice calls when your ear is close to the screen. This prevents you from unintentionally activating other functions on your device when you are engaged in a call. The proximity sensor is located on the upper front part of the phone above the display.
The time needed for the sensor to turn on or off the display before or after a call is fixed. It can take up to a few seconds for the display to turn on or off. Try these methods one after the other. Verify after each method whether the problem was solved, before trying the next one. The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device.
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Answer a few quick questions to evaluate your visit. Start the survey No thanks. The screen doesn't turn off during a call when you hold the phone close to your face Android 8. The proximity sensor may not work as intended in the following cases: You may have forgotten to remove the temporary transparent protection film that covers the touchscreen when you first buy it. This film is only designed to protect the screen during shipping and is easy to peel off.
Often you recognise it by its protruding tab. It is important that such a protective film has the holes for the proximity sensor and the front camera in the correct positions. Make sure the proximity sensor is clean, many problems with the proximity sensor may be solved by cleaning it.
If you use a case or cover which is not well suited to the phone, it may impact the functionality of the proximity sensor. The case may cover the sensor. There may be other causes for the sensor not working as intended. Make sure to remove the transparent film that covers the touchscreen when you first buy it. This film typically has a protruding tab. Do not to remove the thin ASF anti-shatter film , if your device has one.
It is fitted to protect against scratches.
Check that any protective film that your device uses not the factory-fitted thin anti-shatter film , has the holes for the proximity sensor and the front camera in the correct positions. The sensor is placed at the top of the device above the screen. To verify the exact location of the proximity sensor for your Xperia model, refer to the User guide. You can view an illustration of the device and the main hardware parts in the Getting started chapter under Overview. If you can't verify that the protection film is correctly fitted, remove it, but do not remove the factory-fitted thin anti-shatter film, if your device has one.
Clean the proximity sensor.
Remove any case or cover you use with your phone. Force the phone to restart.
Test the proximity sensor in your phone. Make sure your device is fully charged. Then perform a system software update, if any is available. Back up any important data saved on your device, then perform a factory data reset. Contact the original vendor or contact us. If you need to hand in your device for service, back up all your data you want to keep. Data on the device is deleted when examined.
Also, remove all Google accounts you have on your device, before handing it in. Don't forget to supply proper documentation, for example, proof of purchase and warranty card. The documentation required may vary depending on market, country or region. Detailed information Forcing the device to restart To force the device to restart Press and hold down both the volume up key and the power key until your device vibrates three times, then release the keys.
The device turns off automatically. After the device is turned off, restart your device by pressing the power key. Testing the proximity sensor Android 8.
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