The proximity sensor is probably the most used on your iPhone. This sensor is used for turning your phone’s screen off when it is placed near your face during a phone call. So that it may conserve battery or avoid unnecessary touch inputs by your face when talking. It may also be used for features like “Raise and Wake” and other minimal yet handy features.

However, you may face problems with the proximity sensor of your iPhone 16 over time. Some issues with the iPhone 16 proximity sensor reported by users of the iPhone 16 in the users' community are:

• The proximity sensor is not working/ too sensitive. And turning the phone screen on and off during calls
• The phone display doesn’t turn off during a phone call
• The phone display doesn’t turn on automatically as it should after the phone call ends

These are the most common issues found in the iPhone 16 proximity sensor. There are some DIY (do it yourself) fixes you may try which may solve issues regarding your proximity sensor if they are very minor. Apple recommends:

• Update your iOS
• Restart your iPhone
• Try removing your screen protector, which may block the proximity sensors' proper working
• If you have already tried the above-mentioned fixes and none of the fixes work for you, you might need to get your phone checked by a professional technician.

Here at ifixit bd, we have dedicated and experienced technicians who specialize in repairing iPhones. We have service centers situated in locations around Dhaka, Bangladesh. We offer quick service to replace and repair your iPhone for ease of access. We also provide a 30-day servicing warranty on applicable services you receive from ifixit bd. We do not compromise on quality here and we use genuine Apple parts for replacing and repairing your iPhone’s problems. So, visit our service point near you today and get the proximity sensor issues of your phone looked at by our professionals.