[Q] Random Image Selection Live Wallpaper - Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II

Does anyone know if there is a random image selection option for the Photo Wall Live wallpaper? Every time my screen goes to sleep and I wake it back up it starts all over with the same image sequence and It never really toggles through more than 10 - 15 images.

chuckdizzle03 said:
Does anyone know if there is a random image selection option for the Photo Wall Live wallpaper? Every time my screen goes to sleep and I wake it back up it starts all over with the same image sequence and It never really toggles through more than 10 - 15 images.
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Did you at least go to the Live Wallpaper settings for it? There are options to choose from there.

Yep. Only get to select the photos, the layout and the speed. Didn't know if anyone knew of an alternative or maybe somehow hacked this one to add the random feature. You can randomize photos in a normal slideshow so thought maybe it can be done with this wallpaper too.

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chuckdizzle03 said:
Does anyone know if there is a random image selection option for the Photo Wall Live wallpaper? Every time my screen goes to sleep and I wake it back up it starts all over with the same image sequence and It never really toggles through more than 10 - 15 images.
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I also thought it was extremely annoying how it goes back to the first image selected after you open an app or unlock the screen, so I took a look into PhotoWall.apk and changed it to get a random image from the selected images.
If your phone is rooted use PhotoWall.apk to replace the one in System/App and reboot.
If it's not rooted I believe Photowall-nonsystem.apk will work and install but when I tested it, if you reboot it goes back to the original apk.

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[UPDATE: 16th Mar] Notification LED v2.0.1 - FREE version uploaded on the Market!!

I've put this in the Development section because whilst it is almost fully functional, it still needs a lot of development. Please be aware of this when you download it. I am not to be held responsible for anything that may happen as a result of running this app.
Requirements:
Root Access & a Custom ROM (StreakDroid 1.8.0 recommended (CONFIRMED WORKING ON 1.8.0))
Built under a 2.2 framework. If you are running anything pre-2.2 please be aware it may not work.
Please remember to remove all previous versions of the app before installing.
Simply open the app and press the "Menu" button. I hope you can figure the rest out! Enjoy!
"LED Notification FREE" has been uploaded in the Market. It has full functionality and it Ad Supported.
Please be aware that this version includes an "AdBlocker Check". This will block the app from opening if you have an adblocker installed on your phone. Sorry about this but i hate adblockers Alternatively, you can just remove all instances of Admob from your Hosts file.
Code:
[I][B][COLOR="blue"]QUICK HANDCENT FIX[/COLOR][/B]:
Open Handcent, press 'Menu > Settings > Notification settings > Popup settings'.
[B]MAKE SURE[/B] 'Screen on for popup' is [B]UNCHECKED[/B].
Handcent wont interfere with my app from then on :D[/I]
NEW TO 2.0.1
Asks for SU Access when the app first loads Fixes some weird error that happens every now and again.
Completely re-coded the SMS receiver. Much smoother now!
SMS and Gmail Notifications can be turned on or off
New settings page - done properly now, wont save anything to sdcard [you can delete your STREAKLED folder now!] Press the 'menu' button when you open the app for settings.
Permissions tweaked (should be less LED problems)
KNOWN BUGS
Changing orientation during the pattern causes problems. Just don't do it!
Notifications overwrite each other. So if an SMS message arrives and then a Gmail, only the Menu button will be lit, and vice versa.
Services cannot be stopped (only by uninstalling) FIXED - 2.0
Sometimes all the buttons will end up being lit, not sure why. [SHOULD BE FIXED]
TODO
Add options for turning the SMS and Gmail notifications on and off DONE - 2.0
Have different patterns for each DONE - 1.3
Improve the UI (sort of) DONE - 2.0
Improve the pattern flashing sequence (sort of) DONE - 2.0
Clean up the code (WIP )DONE - 2.0
Fix orientation issue
This will ALWAYS be available for free on here, on Modaco and on my website (see sig) but i have uploaded a 'donate' version on the Android Market Place priced at £1.50, just incase you fancy buying me a beer
Enjoy
Meltus said:
I've put this in the Development section because it is not fully functional and still needs a lot of development. This is basically a proof of concept app.
Requirements: Root Access (tested on 2.1 but build under a 1.6 framework so it should work on 1.6)
All you have to do is run the application, hit the home button and receive a text (or send yourself one). If your phone is locked it will wake up and dim the screen and flash the home/menu/back LEDs in a nice pattern and then keep the screen dimmed until you unlock the phone manually.
The only problem is that you will receive a Force Close error message and you will then have the re-open the app for it to work again. I am trying to fix this but will not be able to look into it for a few days so i thought i would release what i've done so far.
I will be adding settings and more patterns as soon as i can fix this FC error.
Enjoy
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Well... GREAT!!! Thanks! It works... Was searching this kind of app for weeks. Thanks again!
Great little app. Can't wait for thenext update
Nice work.
Just out of interest though, what's the dangers of having the screen on dim all night if I get a text message at stupid o'clock?
Wouldn't want to burn anything on my screen if that is possible.
Amdathlonuk said:
Nice work.
Just out of interest though, what's the dangers of having the screen on dim all night if I get a text message at stupid o'clock?
Wouldn't want to burn anything on my screen if that is possible.
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Screen burn is an issue on LCD screens, hence why i set it to do a dim wake lock instead of a full brightness one. Saying that, i have absolutely no idea whether screen burn would still occur but ill test it tonight and report back
On a positive note i have fixed the FC error and will release the fully working version tomorrow!!
Nice work dude ! Look forward to a full release tomorrow.
Any way to make this compatible with non rooted steaks on 1.6?
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jdmnash said:
Any way to make this compatible with non rooted steaks on 1.6?
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No, i'm afraid not.
Without Root Access it will probably just force close.
Currently in the process of adding more LED patterns
It also now wakes the phone, unlocks the phone and displays an "SMS Message Received" popup which it then hangs at until you close it.
Do you guys think this is better or should I make it lock the screen instead?
What else should i add/change?
Meltus said:
Do you guys think this is better or should I make it lock the screen instead?
What else should i add/change?
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I'd prefer it stayed locked, also if I read this thread correctly, it leaves the screen on (but dimmed?) is that true? I would need it to kill the screen, because as noted, it could kill your battery if you went a long time w/o clearing the alert.
Nice work so far though...
a042349 said:
I'd prefer it stayed locked, also if I read this thread correctly, it leaves the screen on (but dimmed?) is that true? I would need it to kill the screen, because as noted, it could kill your battery if you went a long time w/o clearing the alert.
Nice work so far though...
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Yeah, that's the only problem.
unfortunately, killing the screen freezes the LEDs in whatever state they're in, completely defying the point of the app
What i could do though, is wake up the screen, flash the LEDs but leave one on and turn the screen back off. This would turn everything off apart from that 1 LED and you could use different LEDs for different notifications. I'll try that out later.
Yeah, that seems like a good idea. Maybe the Back LED for missed SMS, the Menu LED for missed call. Something like that.
That would be cool, I'll await your work and give it a try.
Well, it turns out that works miles better than what i was trying before.
Basically, it now turns the screen on, keeps it locked, flashes the LEDs, turns the screen back off and leaves the home LED on.
Give me about 10 mins and i'll put up a working version. No FC error this time
Can't wait for this!
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First post updated with a working version
None of the options work on the main screen yet, but they will.
Enjoy
I haven't tried this yet, but I just want to say THANKS! No notification light was driving me crazy! I'm gonna install it now. I like that it would kill the screen but leave the LED light on. That's perfect!
**EDIT**
Well, it didn't work perfectly. Here's what happened on my Beta Streak....
With locking disabled (I use the 'NO LOCK' widget), it turned the screen on and said 'SMS received' and the home LED was on, for about 1-2 minutes, then both went off. When I turned back on the screen and read the msg, the LED went out.
With locking enabled, like most people would be using the app, the screen turned on for a few seconds while the LED pulsed, then both went out. No notification. When I unlock and read the msg, the home LED stays on. I have to 'clear' the app in the notification tray and lock then unlock the screen to make the home LED go out.
Seems like they're little tweaks that could be needed. If you can make this work and be functional, I'll donate to your Paypal! Again, thanks for your work on this project!!
Yeah, it's still pretty much in it's 'Alpha' stage
Cheers, for the feedback, i'll look into the errors.
I know that if the screen is unlocked the Home LED will stay on until you lock/unlock the screen, but that should be an easy fix (hopefully), and i've not set up the Thread's quite right i don't think which could be causing the timing errors.
I'll be spending all of tomorrow getting this thing working so i'll report back
Awesome! You are the man!
A thought for down the road development:
Earlier today when I was thinking about this, I imagined an interface where the user could "record" their own flash sequence for each type of notification they had - email, sms, mms, missed call, etc. Just choose which notification they want to specify, click record, then tap the capacitive buttons in the sequence you want them to light up, then end the recording. Interval timing could be recorded or specified manually. Just a few ideas!
Thanks so much for this. I'll give it a run soon.
Awesome work. Wanted something like this. I hope you will be able to add notifications for misssed calls and gmail as well. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Good app for setting wallpapers: WallSwitch

I know that alot of users are still having issues setting up their wallpapers, and being the UI tweaker that I am, I found this app to be invaluable. It set and crops the image really well on the nook. Landscape can sometimes be hit or miss but for the most part its right on the money. Also its great for switching the wallpaper on timed intervals but you can also leave a static image if you like.
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-kfbtech-wallswitch-wtE.aspx
YEA, Wallpaper switch is great. I have it on my EVO with like 1500 wallpapers. I copied those wallpapers over to my NC SD card and installed Wallpaper Switch and it works perfectly.
Works great until it doesn't... I've found my NC turned on for hours because "There was an error switching wallpaper" from WallSwitch. I think he forces a wake lock and if it encounters an error it never turns off again.
Keep meaning to email the author... I'll do that now.

[Q] Forest live wallpaper

Okay the question may sound trivial, but this is driving me nuts
When i set the forest live wallpaper (having my location set to a certain city using the zip code). The wallpaper is always the same it doesnt change with day or night, sunny or rainy or what so ever. Is there any special settings i should do to make this live wallpaper "live" ?
PS: I have stock 4.1.83
Im having the same problem with .91 it wont even do the tap screen for temp and it didn't work even before the update someone please help us out?
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I turned it on. I got night (which it is here). I tapped and got temp. I'm running Ken's Alien ROM. Wish I could be more helpful
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ramy_Maia said:
Okay the question may sound trivial, but this is driving me nuts
When i set the forest live wallpaper (having my location set to a certain city using the zip code). The wallpaper is always the same it doesnt change with day or night, sunny or rainy or what so ever. Is there any special settings i should do to make this live wallpaper "live" ?
PS: I have stock 4.1.83
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Check if you have a data connection properly on, and locations services in android settings also turned on. Cheers.
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No, No. I'm pretty sure they just ruined the wallpaper and made it a permanent blue. Because I can tap it and it shows the proper temperature.
I'm seeing this occur as well.
I thought it was just a new feature of GB. It's blue, GB is blue... But yea, I guess mine thinks it's night time as well. But it's 2pm with no clouds at 96*.
I really liked the black/off-white of the forest so I'd like that fixed.
I've tried all of the data options in settings, tried setting it to airplane mode for a few minutes before turning data back on. Tried rebooting etc. I will do a factory reset when I get home, not looking forward to that.
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I tried it again during the day, and I'm still getting the blue. There seems to be a few faint beams of light streaming through the trees, but it's barely noticeable.
I think the effect on the wallpaper is too low as well. And I loathe the white foreground under the app dock.
Same problem as OP. I've yet to see this wallpaper live. Help would be appreciated.

Screen changes hue automatically? How can I turn it off?

Okay, so as the title says, the screen on my VZW GS4 seems to be changing the hue depending on what colors are being shown on different parts of the screen. For example, when I get a text and the little green icon pops up in my notification bar, the whites on the screen darken, and as soon as the icon is gone, they go back to normal.
The same thing happens in the youtube app. When playing full screen videos colors get lighter (and more unrealistic) and then when I click on the screen and the pause button and other menu buttons shows up, the colors darken and become more realistic.
I've turned Adapt Display off and this happens whether it in Dynamic, Standard, or any other of the display modes. I've also turned off Auto Adjust Screen Tones and this still continues to happen. This is very noticeable when the phone is set to the lowest brightness.
Anyone know why this might be happening or know a possible solution? Also, I realize I posted this in the Q&A section, but I only got one reply and figured I'd just post it here to get more attention to this.
There is an option under display to adjust the screen for images. Go under display settings and go all the way down and you'll see it.
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chrisjm00 said:
There is an option under display to adjust the screen for images. Go under display settings and go all the way down and you'll see it.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using xda premium
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I think you mean Auto Adjust Screen Tones, which is already disabled and this still happens. Thanks for the suggestion, though.
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Possible Red Tint Fix

Hey Guys, happy new Year to everyone !
Maybe i found a soulution for people like me, where facing Red/Pink Issues on there Note 8. Specially for people, that want to use Amoled-Kino Screen mode.
For me, the Issue looks like, when i activate Amoled Kino- My Screen Colors get low down, like when you put out 50 % saturation and contrast plus a Red Tint. Anyway, Samsung offers a Software Fix with Adaptive Mode for Display and you can regulate with 3 Sliders to correct your Color. But how ever i set the Values, the Colors in Adaptive Mode are very cold and its sad when i lay down my Note beside my old S7 Edge. Special with activated Kino Mode.
So i searched a few Days in the Web and found a App called : ''ColorModeChancer''. This simple App does nothing else, then to Set the Values for Red/Green/Blue and Contrast/Saturation manual. When i understand the Dev right, it talks to the Kernel and maybe the Screen Configuration for Colors/Saturation and Contrast is load from Kernel and not for Example from another File or Script from System itself. But im no Dev and maybe i talk Bull**** how it exactly works Ask the Dev by yourself or Read Playstore Description. Maybe you understand it better then me. I just wann guide you all to maybe solve the Red Tint Problem.
Steps to install:
You need to be Rooted.
''To avoid using one App for "setting last saved value without open any window" and another one for "open Settings window" I choosed this App behavior:
1) run the App
2) first run ONLY sets last saved value
3) next launches within 30 seconds will open the Settings
4) subsequent launches within 30 seconds will do #3
5) if 30 seconds are passed, the next launch will do #2'' > Description copied from Playstore
6) (From me): Set Cinema Mode in the App and everything is good, you have now a correct configuratet screen with Amoled Kino Mode how it should work
Bugs :
Maybe you get a little Bit of Lag when you scroll down in Apps like Facebook or Instagram. For me, i solved it with cache cleaning for these Apps. Anyway it works like Charm for me.
The App costs around 50 Cent, was orignal made for non Samsung Stock Roms like Linage, Cyanogen etc. where dont have the Option in Settings, to set the Samsung Screen Modes like Amoled Kino.
I dont Link the Playstore Link here, because the App costs Money and i dont want to make advertising for the Dev or anyone else. Just want to share this Guide/Workaround for interested people with the same issues as me. One more Time, the App calls ''ColorModeChanger'' and it is aviable on the Playstore.
Further i Emaild with Samsung and they swear that the Screen Problem is a Software issue and not a Hardware Problem from the Screen itself. After that, i found this App and now i believe that Samsung tlaks the tings right, before i dondt believe that it is only Software Problem. Anyway, it works for me and the result is AMAZING
Have Fun & Good Luck ! :fingers-crossed:

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