Anyone try KillSwitch on the Nook Color?
It turns off the screen when you close the cover...
Sounds interesting...
Close what cover?
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if you have a cover or case on it... it auto shuts it off instead of manually doing it.. not sure if anyone tried it...
What wrong with pressing the power button?
I don't think it would work with the Nook because there is no photo sensor.
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Calla969 said:
I don't think it would work with the Nook because there is no photo sensor.
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That was my question exactly. How does it detect when the cover is closed?
It uses either a light sensor or a proximity sensor, or the accelerometer
The nook color does not have an ambient light sensor! The only option then is facedown.
I have killswitch on my xoom and love it for the most part but could you possibly make the pop ups become a notification on honeycomb say like when you get a message from Gmail and have it when you click on the notifaction you could disabe or do nothing. And you can change how it reacts in the app.
i like this feature as well - already note for your in another thread
can you please add also shake to power off?
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Guys, im the developer of Power Switch, an app that switches off your tablet's screen when you shut the case.
The main thread can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1277712
Ive had reports of problems with the tab's light sensor, so would appreciate some debugging feedback.
You can use the lite version to test, it has all the features, but just wont save as much juice.
Thanks in advance. Feel free to reply here or in the main thread, i read both regularly!
Many thanks!, Looks very interesting, will try it out and see how it does with my Tab.
Let me know if the light sensor work properly please!
Got Pro version on my phone, works great.
Will try it on my tab soon.
I'll check it out when i get home.
Works great on my tab too. Thanks mate.
Edit: I noticed on my phone after testing it on and off a few times, the light sensor stopped working. But after rebooting, I havent seen the problem since.
And I've yet to see a problem on my tab.
So the light sensor works? Can you log some sensitivity settings for me so i can fine tune it...
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So the light sensor works? Can you log some sensitivity settings for me so i can fine tune it...
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Like in different lighting settings? Like dimming the lights in the room? Or using different Sensitivity %s and closing the case?
Or all of the above?
Oh and after some extensive use on my DroidX, I've been having some problems. It turns off while I'm using the phone even in very lighted surroundings.
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I'm at work right now but I tried a few things.
I'm using a Belkin Folio case and i tested to see how low i could set the % for it to read when the case was closed.
Anything under 10% didn't work (even when i completely covered the light sensor with my finger)
On 100%, even a shadow over the sensor would trigger it.
I'll try a few different lighting instances when I get home.
Thats cool, thanks!
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Thats cool, thanks!
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Sure thing, bud.
Still having issues with it on my DroidX. I've been trying different things but I dont think its user error.
You should be using the proximity sensor, not the light sensor for the phone!
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You should be using the proximity sensor, not the light sensor for the phone!
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Oh well okay haha.
Its much more efficient...
Actually...to be honest, I dont even need it on my phone because its a habit of mine to hit the power button as im setting it down or putting it in my pocket.
I do love it on my tab though. Makes it easier just being able to close my case instead of trying to find the power button lol.
Can't remove this app from my tab! Help please
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Disable admin permissions or click the uninstall button. Man, som people...
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Disable admin permissions or click the uninstall button. Man, som people...
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Haha I know right...Don't see why he would want to uninstall it tho
The best ones are the Oles that leave market reviews claiming its "some kind of scam"...
Could you help me how to configure it n make it work? Mine seem not work. Duno how. Im using pro
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joseph168 said:
Could you help me how to configure it n make it work? Mine seem not work. Duno how. Im using pro
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Do you have "Enable Power Switch" Checked?
EDIT: If you're using a tablet with a case that covers the screen when you close it, here's what you need...
1. Check "Enable Power Switch"
2. Check "Admin Permissions" (this gives the app permission to lock your screen or turn the tablet off)
3. Check "Enable Sensors"
4. Check "Use Light Sensors" (I recommend 10-20% Sensitivity)
5. Set up your Confirmation and Activation Delay.
---Activation Delay is how long it takes for the device to read if the case is closed or not. (If you set it to 0 seconds, your screen will cut off even if you simply brush something up against the light sensor on accident) I keep mine at 3 seconds.
---Confirmation Delay starts after you Activation Delay ends. It is a confirmation dialogue box that asks what you want to do. Once the timer for it runs out, it will lock your screen/turn the screen off. (I keep mine at 3 seconds for this as well but you might want it longer)
To recap...Set Activation Delay for how long you want the device to wait before it makes a decision if it should turn off your screen or not. Set Confirmation Delay for how long you want it to wait after the Activation Delay ends to actually turn off the screen.
((If you don't have a case that covers the screen and you want it to turn off when you put your tab upside down, replace step 3 with *Check "Acceleration Sensor"* And make sure you Uncheck "Use Light Sensor"))
Hi I just bought a tablet s and when I set the brightness down and then open some apps (e.g. reader) the brightness goes up to 100% also if I turn it off for a little while (standby not off off) when i wake it up its at full brightness again.
I can take it back within 7 days so I would really appreciate it if anyone knows how to stop it doing this or ill have to take it back.
Thanks
For some stupid reason the reader app has a separate brightness setting. When you're in the app, touch near the bottom of the page and then touch the briefcase icon. Brightness will pop up on the left.
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HYPER-X10 said:
For some stupid reason the reader app has a separate brightness setting. When you're in the app, touch near the bottom of the page and then touch the briefcase icon. Brightness will pop up on the left.
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Agree. Have the same experience with Reader. No issues with the other preinstalled apps.
Do not think the reported issue would be hardware. Sounds like a misbehaving app.
Do Tamworth in though... just in case
Is there a way to adjust the light sensor to respond to the external light quicker than it is currently configured to? I find the stock settings to be pretty slow. I am running ICS Alpha2 Dagr8 Rom.
Its a build prop tweak called "mot.prox.delay" I believe I know I misspelled it,I'm using my phone and at work....research for that,am sure that's what your looking for....like when you take your phone away from ear real quick and the keys should light up so you can hit a button right?.....
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Its a build prop tweak called "mot.prox.delay" I believe I know I misspelled it,I'm using my phone and at work....research for that,am sure that's what your looking for....like when you take your phone away from ear real quick and the keys should light up so you can hit a button right?.....
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I think your are referring to proximity sensor. I was referring to the Sensor that adjust the screen's Iight brightness based on the outside brightness.
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I think your are referring to proximity sensor. I was referring to the Sensor that adjust the screen's Iight brightness based on the outside brightness.
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true,, but there is only "one sensor" in the samsung that enables dark /light conditions, same one that works for phone ( while on call )...but your right..you can disable the >setting>Display>Auto adjust screen power setting
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true,, but there is only "one sensor" in the samsung that enables dark /light conditions, same one that works for phone ( while on call )...but your right..you can disable the >setting>Display>Auto adjust screen power setting
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I see. I dont want to disable it, i just wanted it to react faster than it currently does
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I'm Using My Xperia S Quite A Long, This Is My First Android Phone So Far!:cyclops:
Now Straight Coming To The Problem:silly:
In Market, There Seems To Be So Many Cool Apps Dealing With The Proximity Sensor Like:
1>Proximity Screen Off
2>Wave Control
etc
Well It Seems There Is No Problem Installing It, Or Crash (or force Close)
BUT
On These Application Gesture Function Nothing Seems To Work EXCEPT The 'COVER & HOLD' Mode
[e.g: say I Set 'Swipe Once' To Turn Off The Screen And 'Swipe Once' To Turn On The Screen...NO NOTHING WORKS!:crying:
Now Put 'Cover & Hold' To Both Turn On And Off The Screen Just As Before (in different gesture)...Works Like A Charm:laugh:]
Same Case Happens In Wave Control ('Default Pause Or Play' On 'Cover & Hold' Works, But 'Next Song' On 'Swipe Once' Doesn't Work:crying:
I've Even Uploaded A Video (SORRY FOR LOW QUALITY with Nokia X6 :silly Showing The Problem In 'Proximity Screen Off' App
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CVFaV2QeIk
If Anyone Is Having The Same Problem Please Post It Down And Of Course The Solutions Are MOST WELCOME
AnYoNe!!??
Proximity Screen Off didn't work too well with my Xperia S...it had a problem with immediately switching the screen right back on after it triggered a screen off. I'm using Smart Screen Off myself, which I think is the best one of these sensor on/off apps I've seen yet. It has a lot of options and seems to have a better calibration for your proximity sensor and gyroscope. Not only can you trigger your screen on and off with the proximity sensor, but you can also shake the phone to turn the screen on/off, and flip it over to turn the screen off. I'm using a hand wave to turn the screen on, combined with a screen off widget and the flip over motion for turning the screen off, and it works great.
I do wish somebody could make an app like PGM Nexus for Xperias, that is an amazing app that's sadly for the Galaxy Nexus only. You can turn on your screen by just swiping left to right on the screen, or double tapping on it with that app. Swiping right to left at the screen bottom turns the screen back off.
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Proximity Screen Off didn't work too well with my Xperia S...it had a problem with immediately switching the screen right back on after it triggered a screen off. I'm using Smart Screen Off myself, which I think is the best one of these sensor on/off apps I've seen yet. It has a lot of options and seems to have a better calibration for your proximity sensor and gyroscope. Not only can you trigger your screen on and off with the proximity sensor, but you can also shake the phone to turn the screen on/off, and flip it over to turn the screen off. I'm using a hand wave to turn the screen on, combined with a screen off widget and the flip over motion for turning the screen off, and it works great.
I do wish somebody could make an app like PGM Nexus for Xperias, that is an amazing app that's sadly for the Galaxy Nexus only. You can turn on your screen by just swiping left to right on the screen, or double tapping on it with that app. Swiping right to left at the screen bottom turns the screen back off.
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Thank You Very Much For Your Help! I'll Definitely Use The Mentioned App. But Have You Tried Wave Control? I'm Also facing the Same Problem With It!
Actually I Thought My Xperia S Is Defective One:crying:
And I think I've the Solution For Your Problem (immediately switching the screen right back on after it triggered a screen off)
Turn Off the Slide Unlock To None!___:good:
Wave controller not working in my xps also........
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Wave controller not working in my xps also........
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Only Cover And Hold Work, Isn't It!:silly:
Proximity screen off pro works fine for me on the S. Swipe with one or two fingers.
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i have a xperia p on ics and the wave control app is working fine for me
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Proximity screen off pro works fine for me on the S. Swipe with one or two fingers.
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Am I Doing Something Wrong? I Don't Think My Phone Is Defective, Coz The Hold & Cover Works Like Charm!! Any Idea??:silly::silly:
I'm Non-Rooted Though, If It Has Anything To Do With!
Anyone Else?
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Am I Doing Something Wrong? I Don't Think My Phone Is Defective, Coz The Hold & Cover Works Like Charm!! Any Idea??:silly::silly:
I'm Non-Rooted Though, If It Has Anything To Do With!
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Using 5.0.1 pick one or two finger, make sure start service. All I did. Run finger over sensor and it comes on. Two finger swipe turns off
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Yes i know this bug.
It's just because the proximity sensor is to slow.
And don't worry, it's a software bug.
To fix it, go to system/etc/hw.conf
You will see 'proximity sensor configuration"
CHange values
dev=/sys/bus/i2c/devices/3-0054/
val_cycle=1
val_nburst=1
val_freq=5
val_threshold=1
val_filter=1
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seburton said:
Yes i know this bug.
It's just because the proximity sensor is to slow.
And don't worry, it's a software bug.
To fix it, go to system/etc/hw.conf
You will see 'proximity sensor configuration"
CHange values
Reboot and enjoy your applications
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Thank You Very Much , I'm A Little Noob At Thses Stuff So Does this Process Require Root?
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Thank You Very Much , I'm A Little Noob At Thses Stuff So Does this Process Require Root?
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Yes, every changes.in system partition requires root
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I didn't put this thread in q and a since it's not really asking for basic help.
Moving along, i like the way the led pulses on phone power off with the animated Samsung logo. Is there some way to get the led to pulse like that for notifications? I'm a little disappointed that there aren't more ways to customize the appearance of it.
Thanks in advance!
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I didn't put this thread in q and a since it's not really asking for basic help.
Moving along, i like the way the led pulses on phone power off with the animated Samsung logo. Is there some way to get the led to pulse like that for notifications? I'm a little disappointed that there aren't more ways to customize the appearance of it.
Thanks in advance!
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Well you really shouldn't have put it here because you sure aren't developing anything. You should read the forum rules so you know where to post.
To Your question there are apps in the play store that let you do that.
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falkon114 said:
I didn't put this thread in q and a since it's not really asking for basic help.
Moving along, i like the way the led pulses on phone power off with the animated Samsung logo. Is there some way to get the led to pulse like that for notifications? I'm a little disappointed that there aren't more ways to customize the appearance of it.
Thanks in advance!
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If I am following you correctly, im pretty sure light flow from the market will give you what you want.
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Wrong place for a question
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If I am following you correctly, im pretty sure light flow from the market will give you what you want.
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That's the one I was thinking of
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lightfflow works for that but theres a bug that samsung has that makes talkback turn on and turns off air view if lightflow is on, theres no current way to be able to have lightflow on and talkback off
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lightfflow works for that but theres a bug that samsung has that makes talkback turn on and turns off air view if lightflow is on, theres no current way to be able to have lightflow on and talkback off
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Not sure what I did but I have Lightflow working with talkback off. I'll mention that Lightflow works best when you have root which I have. My setup does just what I want. Also note that the Note 2 has a setting that enables flashing the LED for incoming messages, voice mail and one other thing I can't recall. The drawback of this stock capability is that the flashing goes off when the screen comes on. I only want the light off when I go to the app causing the LED notification which Lightflow allows me to setup.
Light manager works beautifully andbits free...no bugs
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Not sure what I did but I have Lightflow working with talkback off. I'll mention that Lightflow works best when you have root which I have. My setup does just what I want. Also note that the Note 2 has a setting that enables flashing the LED for incoming messages, voice mail and one other thing I can't recall. The drawback of this stock capability is that the flashing goes off when the screen comes on. I only want the light off when I go to the app causing the LED notification which Lightflow allows me to setup.
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If rooted, the light will stay on when the screen is on using light flow - go into settings and enable root mode and s3 root mode. Unless I misunderstood what you said, in which case, my bad.
Also, once it disables air view to turn on light flow, just go back in and turn on airview
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Another vote for Light Manager. It just works.
+1
Took me a sec to figure out the thread was moved lol. I was like "Ummm dummy this IS the Q&A section" Massive :facepalm:
Anyway +1 For Light Manager