Possibility to turn screen off, while using youtube - Hero, G2 Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Dear dev's
I've got another idea hope you can do something with it
I was wondering if it would be possible to tweak the youtube app so you can turn the screen off during a video i.e. if you just want to listen to the music and don't want to drain your battery with the screen on when it's not being used.
When you press the "end call button" it shuts everything off so I'm fairly sure that's not the way to go
Maybe just a simple button in the menu list. Menu > "Music mode" or something like that.
Happy hacking!
Regards,
DaanJordaan

There's so many things wrong with that...
-Youtube is a video service, not a music service, so, for listening to music, a music service is recommended and they will play with the screen off.
-Youtube's audio quality is horrendous, so again, music service 2, youtube 0.
-With Youtube, you download the audio PLUS the video which you don't plan on using, so you're using additional bandwidth for nothing. Even if you do have an unlimited data plan, the additional data downloaded has drained your battery a bit more than just downloading an audio stream. Music Service 3, Youtube 0.
If you MUST do Youtube, the only way I've gotten it to work is by pressing the "END" button while the video is playing. The music will stop right there, but then when the screen is off, press "BACK" once to bring up the lockscreen up again and then music will resume playing with the screen on at the lockscreen instead of the video screen. There's no way to play Youtube videos with the screen off, so lowering your brightness might be the best option here.

jubeh said:
There's so many things wrong with that...
-Youtube is a video service, not a music service, so, for listening to music, a music service is recommended and they will play with the screen off.
-Youtube's audio quality is horrendous, so again, music service 2, youtube 0.
-With Youtube, you download the audio PLUS the video which you don't plan on using, so you're using additional bandwidth for nothing. Even if you do have an unlimited data plan, the additional data downloaded has drained your battery a bit more than just downloading an audio stream. Music Service 3, Youtube 0.
If you MUST do Youtube, the only way I've gotten it to work is by pressing the "END" button while the video is playing. The music will stop right there, but then when the screen is off, press "BACK" once to bring up the lockscreen up again and then music will resume playing with the screen on at the lockscreen instead of the video screen. There's no way to play Youtube videos with the screen off, so lowering your brightness might be the best option here.
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- Okay got me there so what kind of FREE music service would you recommend?
- The sound quality is horrendous, but it is a nice alternative if you're on the move and don't have a particular song with you.
- Ofcourse the battery drains when downloading the video, but don't you think that if you have the screen on as well, it drains even more?
Well, I don't fully agree with your arguments, but I look forward to hearing a response for the free music service
Regards,
DaanJordaan

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marek101 said:
Hello,
While there are many MP3 players, most are lacking the basic features. Is there an MP3 Player that will auto shut off the screen after 1 or two minutes and continue to play? I do have the utility that turns off the screen and its fine, but it just so annoying. Anyone ?
Thanks
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www.conduits.com and give it a try. The settings are a little to difficult to figure out at first, but once you play around and figure them out you can't beat it.
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http://www.pocketpcfreewares.com/en/index.php?soft=701
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try an alternate video player like doubletwist and see if the problem still persists.I know I don't use the stock music our video players for anything, they're kinda bad.
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thanks for reply. I tried doubletwist and same thing happens as when i play movie with soul movie.
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SOUL MOVIE, DOUBLE TWIST-----> PLAY, BLACK SCREEN, AND AUTO PLAY AGAIN
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I've noticed the phone audibly clicks when a video in a social media app like Twitter or facebook starts to autoplay.
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