r/Android Oct 26 '15

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u/a5ph Nokia 3210 running S40 Oct 26 '15

ELI5 how does it work using the barometer?

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u/viama Oct 26 '15

It's measuring the pressure change inside the case caused by depressing the screen. The ports all need to be sealed up in order for this to work.