The issue seems to be with the first tick box called "turn off backlight if device is not use for" located at;
Start > Settings > System > Backlight > External Power >
Every time you start tomtom the device will automatically tick this box, which seems to kill the backlight. You can minimise tomtom and go and manually untick it, which does bring the backlight back on, but next time you use tomtom it will ticked again and you have to repeat this procedure each time.
You're xda must be plugged in to power to see this.
Anyone know a registry hack to keep this box perminantly unticked?
I am working on a solution that works. Will post when complete.
see attached url
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=22660&start=0
Someone was asking how to do this over in the Speed Rom thread...
Setting up Tasker to toggle Sync On / Off during the work day is a good way to prolong battery life. I already have Tasker doing other stuff for me, so this uses few additional resources.
This is a quick and dirty setup, but it works and it's dead simple - perfect for someone who's never used Tasker before. I'm sure someone here could come up with a more elegant solution, so please feel free to get fancy...
First we're gonna setup 3 Tasks ("tasks" are the bits that actually do the work).
AutoSync On, AutoSync Off, and AutoSync 5 minutes.
Those Tasks will be used by 2 Profiles (the "profiles" tell those tasks when to run).
AutoSync Home (Sync ON in the evening, then OFF in the morning), AutoSync Work (Intermittent Sync 3x from 8:00a-5:00p).
Anyway, launch Tasker then tap Tasks. Hit the + key.
When prompted, enter the name for the first one...
"AutoSync On", then... > check > + > Net > AutoSync > (Set) On > check > check. You're done.
Do the same thing again for AutoSync Off, with the obvious differences.
+ > "AutoSync Off" > check > + > Net > AutoSync > (Set) Off > check > check. Done.
AutoSync 5m will turn AutoSync On... for 5 minutes... then off. 3 steps.
+ > AutoSync 5m > check > + > Net > AutoSync > (Set) On > check
(now you'll add a second & third action to this same task)
+ > Task > Wait > + (minutes + 5x to read 5 minutes) > check
+ > Net > AutoSync > (Set) Off > check
You can see here what the Task will do in 3 steps. Tap "check" and you're done with the 3 Tasks.
Those are going to be ran from the two Time Based Profiles called "AutoSync Home" and "AutoSync Work".
Profiles > + > "AutoSync Home" > check > Time
I've set the times from 17:00 (5pm) to 8:00 (set it to whatever you want / it can be adjusted later, but the evening is first)
> check > Select the "AutoSync On" Task that you made
Press and hold "AutoSync On" > Add Exit Task < "AutoSync Off"
That'll automatically turn on AutoSync at 5:00pm, and turn it off again at 8:00am. Make sure the Profile is checked (to the right of the name) to make it active.
AutoSync Work.
Same as above, but the From time is 10:00 > Repeat every 2 hours > To 14:00.
Select the AutoSync 5m Task. No exit task.
That'll turn AutoSync on for 5 minutes during the day at 10:00am, 12 noon and 2:00pm. Again, check the Profile to make it active.
Tap Check to Save and Minimize. If you run a task killer, you'll want to make Tasker exempt. Also, when you get everything working the way you want, backup your work (Menu > Data > Backup).
Tasker can do much much more. This is the tip of the iceburg. Check out the Tasker Site and the Tasker Wiki.
I'm not affiliated. I just like the program. Really. It's the most powerful program I've found for Android. When someone shows you a cool app they have on their phone (or 5), you can say "Tasker can do that (all that)"
Once you get Tasker doing things for you, take your Amaze to the next level - get some NFC Tags and NFC Task Launcher which has, you guessed it, Tasker intergration! Once setup, you'll never have to touch the phone again... it'll just automagically do your bidding. <insert evil laugh>
Haha I think it was me! This is great as others can post their own profiles like turn on WiFi or GPS or Bluetooth or automatic vibrate or silent mode when certain times or locations are reached! The possibilities are endless. Having an automated phone awesome!
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Here's an idea create the task then zip them so people who can't figure it out can just restore the task to there phone don't get me wrong I can do it but some people may have a hard time lol
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Give a man a fish...
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Give a man a fish...
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"Give a man a fish and he won't starve for a day. Teach a man how to fish and he won't starve for his entire life."
rwb2073 or anyone else. I have tasker turn off my mobile data every time that screen goes off. But I also stream ESPN and Pandora. So I said tasker Pandora is running enable mobile data. But is not working. How can I make tasker enable data while screen off only when those apps are running
My other question is turning off and on mobile data as screen goes on and off bad? Drain battery? I don't think it drains for me bc ill go a good 3 hrs without turning screen on and data is off saving me tons of battery.
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This has been a great tutorial, @rwb2073.
I'll be trying this tonight, with just some minor tweaks to the AutoSync 5m task:
Wifi ON
AutoSync ON
Wait for 15m
AutoSync OFF
Wifi OFF
This is so that I can switch off my wifi when not in use, since I don't stream at night.
IS "AutoSync 5m will turn AutoSync On... for 5 minutes... then off. 3 steps. " A CYCLE ?
I mean, when it finishs it starts again ?
No. It runs just once, but at each specified time of course.
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This saved me extreme amounts of battery, thank you!
Will the sync every 5 min task loop by itself? Or do I have to do something else?
Hi,
I've created a similar profile but the Android sync keeps turning off the Chrome sync (is unchecked in Google account from time to time). I don't know the reason Android ¿or Tasker? is doing this but it is sad
Chrome is the only one that is disabled and is the one I use the most to sync tabs with PC
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srjvargas said:
Hi,
I've created a similar profile but the Android sync keeps turning off the Chrome sync (is unchecked in Google account from time to time). I don't know the reason Android ¿or Tasker? is doing this but it is sad
Chrome is the only one that is disabled and is the one I use the most to sync tabs with PC
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Chances are that some energy saving program or setting is shutting the Chrome Sync down to save energy. First it would be good to see if any modifications to the profile you made will prevent the disabling of Chrome Sync.
pbergonzi said:
Chances are that some energy saving program or setting is shutting the Chrome Sync down to save energy. First it would be good to see if any modifications to the profile you made will prevent the disabling of Chrome Sync.
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The Tasker profile is practically the same, every hour: Autosync On - wait 2 minutes - Autosync Off.
The problem is more with Android or Chrome, because if I manually disable 'Sync' the Chrome sync always gets unchecked/untitled
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I have a LG G2 (not the HTC Amaze) but this is the thread I found. I am not using any saving program
PS: Is there any browser alternative that sync Chrome tabs?
oh.
srjvargas said:
PS: Is there any browser alternative that sync Chrome tabs?
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That's a good approach--google will probably help you more than I--but with your inquisitiveness, you'll probably find a solution.
pbergonzi said:
That's a good approach--google will probably help you more than I--but with your inquisitiveness, you'll probably find a solution.
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Any built in variable to check if Auto-Sync is on or off so that could be checked in profile or in task?
weareinwarwithbugs said:
Any built in variable to check if Auto-Sync is on or off so that could be checked in profile or in task?
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Settings-> Sync and Google services?
Hello
rwb2073 said:
Someone was asking how to do this over in the Speed Rom thread...
Setting up Tasker to toggle Sync On / Off during the work day is a good way to prolong battery life. I already have Tasker doing other stuff for me, so this uses few additional resources.
This is a quick and dirty setup, but it works and it's dead simple - perfect for someone who's never used Tasker before. I'm sure someone here could come up with a more elegant solution, so please feel free to get fancy...
First we're gonna setup 3 Tasks ("tasks" are the bits that actually do the work).
AutoSync On, AutoSync Off, and AutoSync 5 minutes.
Those Tasks will be used by 2 Profiles (the "profiles" tell those tasks when to run).
AutoSync Home (Sync ON in the evening, then OFF in the morning), AutoSync Work (Intermittent Sync 3x from 8:00a-5:00p).
Anyway, launch Tasker then tap Tasks. Hit the + key.
When prompted, enter the name for the first one...
"AutoSync On", then... > check > + > Net > AutoSync > (Set) On > check > check. You're done.
Do the same thing again for AutoSync Off, with the obvious differences.
+ > "AutoSync Off" > check > + > Net > AutoSync > (Set) Off > check > check. Done.
AutoSync 5m will turn AutoSync On... for 5 minutes... then off. 3 steps.
+ > AutoSync 5m > check > + > Net > AutoSync > (Set) On > check
(now you'll add a second & third action to this same task)
+ > Task > Wait > + (minutes + 5x to read 5 minutes) > check
+ > Net > AutoSync > (Set) Off > check
You can see here what the Task will do in 3 steps. Tap "check" and you're done with the 3 Tasks.
Those are going to be ran from the two Time Based Profiles called "AutoSync Home" and "AutoSync Work".
Profiles > + > "AutoSync Home" > check > Time
I've set the times from 17:00 (5pm) to 8:00 (set it to whatever you want / it can be adjusted later, but the evening is first)
> check > Select the "AutoSync On" Task that you made
Press and hold "AutoSync On" > Add Exit Task < "AutoSync Off"
That'll automatically turn on AutoSync at 5:00pm, and turn it off again at 8:00am. Make sure the Profile is checked (to the right of the name) to make it active.
AutoSync Work.
Same as above, but the From time is 10:00 > Repeat every 2 hours > To 14:00.
Select the AutoSync 5m Task. No exit task.
That'll turn AutoSync on for 5 minutes during the day at 10:00am, 12 noon and 2:00pm. Again, check the Profile to make it active.
Tap Check to Save and Minimize. If you run a task killer, you'll want to make Tasker exempt. Also, when you get everything working the way you want, backup your work (Menu > Data > Backup).
Tasker can do much much more. This is the tip of the iceburg. Check out the Tasker Site and the Tasker Wiki.
I'm not affiliated. I just like the program. Really. It's the most powerful program I've found for Android. When someone shows you a cool app they have on their phone (or 5), you can say "Tasker can do that (all that)"
Once you get Tasker doing things for you, take your Amaze to the next level - get some NFC Tags and NFC Task Launcher which has, you guessed it, Tasker intergration! Once setup, you'll never have to touch the phone again... it'll just automagically do your bidding. <insert evil laugh>
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Hello,
I know its an old Thread, but i would say thank you for These Post ! It works perfekt
I don't understand what I or the PO did to this phone, but any time I wanna remove the lock screen, I have to goto Settings > General tab > Security > scroll to the bottom until I see Clear Credentials > Hit OK > back out a few screens until I can see the Device tab > scroll down to Lock Screen > enter my password > hit None.
It's an annoying and tedious process to have to do this EVERY god damn time I wanna remove my lock screen. I had a hard enough time Googling this process to be able to turn off the lock screen and I've had ZERO luck Googling how to avoid this process all together. I've tried installing NoLock (nice simple widget which I liked), which has worked on prior Note phones, but is useless here.
Bone stock phone, no root. Any help here?
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I use snaptube a lot and sometimes it has a list of queued downloads. However even when I am using phone and browsing the MiUi closes it
I have , as in other phones set "No restrictions" under
Settings >> Apps >> Manage apps >> Snaptube >> permissions >> battery saver
Am I missing other setting ?
the-_-ghost said:
I use snaptube a lot and sometimes it has a list of queued downloads. However even when I am using phone and browsing the MiUi closes it
I have , as in other phones set "No restrictions" under
Settings >> Apps >> Manage apps >> Snaptube >> permissions >> battery saver
Am I missing other setting ?
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did you try turning on 'Autostart'?
Also, you can try 'locking' it. After opening the app, go to app viewer (the one where you chose and close apps), long press it, and press press on the lock symbol.
Hope it helps.
I haven't been able to find a fix apart from moving to a custom ROM, fixed all the issue I had with MIUI.
So far the lock thing appears to be working..
How did you found about it ? I had no idea it existed
the-_-ghost said:
So far the lock thing appears to be working..
How did you found about it ? I had no idea it existed
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Same here ! it seems to work. Thanks.
apbucaneg said:
did you try turning on 'Autostart'?
Also, you can try 'locking' it. After opening the app, go to app viewer (the one where you chose and close apps), long press it, and press press on the lock symbol.
Hope it helps.
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Long pressing a window just takes me to the app info
MIUI is so rediculous it can't even keep the settings app running on background after changing to another light app
I'm on 12.0.17 on redmi 9A
hi nordinb6, yes it is.
now the instructions were for the previous MUI version, on version 12.0.2.0 :
Settings > Apps > System App settings > Security > Boost Speed > Lock Apps
add you application there, you will see a locker near the title after. The other optimization still apply.
also, mess around those settings, they are very important do disable some rubish.
hope it solves you issues!
apbucaneg said:
did you try turning on 'Autostart'?
Also, you can try 'locking' it. After opening the app, go to app viewer (the one where you chose and close apps), long press it, and press press on the lock symbol.
Hope it helps.
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Oh nvm I found it in security app's info/speed boost/locked apps
Locked apps stay in background although I noticed slight lag when after locking 2 apps in background and trying others
Man redmi phones are pethatic , I had a ****ty old lenovo phone that had 1 gb ram that could keep 10 apps in background np
the-_-ghost said:
hi nordinb6, yes it is.
now the instructions were for the previous MUI version, on version 12.0.2.0 :
Settings > Apps > System App settings > Security > Boost Speed > Lock Apps
add you application there, you will see a locker near the title after. The other optimization still apply.
also, mess around those settings, they are very important do disable some rubish.
hope it solves you issues!
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Thanks a lot , I somehow found it out right before checking back , but thanks nevertheless