I own a rooted C6802 with unlocked bootloader.
I am looking for a screen unlocker app in which screen can be unlocked without using the power or volume buttons.
I tried a few apps which use proximity sensor or mic ..... but they fail to unlock the screen. They lock the screen alright though!
Any one know of such app?
Hi, I've been using Gravity Screen, and it works pretty well using either motion, proximity sensor, or both. Play Store link at
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexnor.gravityscreenofffree
It also has a dedicated xda thread at
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2227516
musebox said:
Hi, I've been using Gravity Screen, and it works pretty well using either motion, proximity sensor, or both. Play Store link at
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexnor.gravityscreenofffree
It also has a dedicated xda thread at
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2227516
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hello musebox,
Are you still using this with success?
I have been testing it for a couple weeks now, and have noticed it uses much battery.
Are you having similar experience?
Would you mind sharing your configuration?
T.I.A.
PamelaGirl said:
Hello musebox,
Are you still using this with success?
I have been testing it for a couple weeks now, and have noticed it uses much battery.
Are you having similar experience?
Would you mind sharing your configuration?
T.I.A.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I had the same experience a while ago. It drains the battery as the sensor is on all the time
Thanks for the reply SÜPERUSER.
This app would be much useful if it used less battery! It’s the only on screen app that is working with my Xperia Z Ultra.
Hi, I didn't notice either way at the time, so I don't think much battery was used. However, I've been using my nexus 6 more often lately.
Sent from my Xperia Z Ultra using XDA Free mobile app
Related
I recently purchased this phone and I am moving from a Nexus S, which had auto brightness however I can't seem to find it in the options of the Xperia, I did remove a few apps when I got it so I just wondered if anyone could confirm if the phone has the feature or not?
Thanks
Yes it has, but you cant confiqure this by your self without root and some mods.
Sent from my LT15i using XDA Premium
Thanks for the prompt reply, I'm going to hold off rooting until I get my unlock code from my network.
Its on by default.
Posted with my Sony Xperia S
electrash said:
Yes it has, but you cant confiqure this by your self without root and some mods.
Sent from my LT15i using XDA Premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is incorrect. I already posted my findings here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23393744&postcount=3
Rashkae said:
This is incorrect. I already posted my findings here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23393744&postcount=3
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I used "Quick Settings" to turn off auto brightness but it's good to know it can be turned off without installing anything
Using xperia arc over 6 months so trust me, it work very well. I will explain to you via PM when i get to PC
Sent from my LT15i using XDA Premium
Just tested the auto brightness in bright sunlight. It is working fine. Put my hand over the sensor and the screen got darker. Removed it an the screen got brighter again.
The brightness changes are very slow though. It takes the phone a few seconds to adjust. Which actually is pretty nice since you don't get abrupt changes.
Sent from my LT26i using XDA
RiotRick said:
The brightness changes are very slow though. It takes the phone a few seconds to adjust. Which actually is pretty nice since you don't get abrupt changes.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Correct, that's the design.
I have been reading in many threads in the Xperia Sola/P/U sub forum that one should turn off auto rotation to save battery if that feature is not being used.
I used to do that. Until yesterday evening while playing Temple Run, when a doubt came to my mind.
Since auto rotation is turned off. But the guy in the TR2 picks up movement from tilting the phone also. Which means the gyroscope (on whatever device that is used to measure angular movements) must be running even after auto rotation is turned off..
So if gyroscope is still on, is there any actual battery saving?
Sent from my MT27i using xda app-developers app
Yes
Sent from my Xperia U using Tapatalk 2
Rajul said:
Yes
Sent from my Xperia U using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What is the yes for??? :sly:
Does gyroscope still run in background?
Sent from my MT27i using xda app-developers app
Yes is for Turing it off disable sensors and it saves battery
Sent from my Xperia U using Tapatalk 2
By turing off auto rotation means
Screen will not rotate while in normal apps, gallery, brpwser etc
It doest mean it will completely turn ur senor off...
Games require gyroscope so it will run while playing
Sent from my Xperia U using xda premium
That will turn off sensor for screen rotation but not for games.
But if you arent playing game and you have autorot turned off you are saving battery
Ps sorry for my bad english
Sent from my MT27i
Rajul said:
Yes is for Turing it off disable sensors and it saves battery
Sent from my Xperia U using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If Auto Rotation off disables sensors, how are games still able to sense movement.
If auto rotation off does not disable sensor, how is battery being saved?
Sent from my MT27i using xda app-developers app
xxrahulxx said:
If Auto Rotation off disables sensors, how are games still able to sense movement.
If auto rotation off does not disable sensor, how is battery being saved?
Sent from my MT27i using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Games are exceptions tell me rotation of ui is more frequent or playing of games use common sense and if you don't believe thn observe it
Sent from my Xperia U using Tapatalk 2
xxrahulxx said:
If Auto Rotation off disables sensors, how are games still able to sense movement.
If auto rotation off does not disable sensor, how is battery being saved?
Sent from my MT27i using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It does disable the sensor, but when you install some apps (games in paticular that use the gyroscope and stuff) they have the permission to turn it on, but outside of that app it will be off. Very simple actually
MadManMark said:
It does disable the sensor, but when you install some apps (games in paticular that use the gyroscope and stuff) they have the permission to turn it on, but outside of that app it will be off. Very simple actually
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Exactly
Sent from my Xperia U using Tapatalk 2
MadManMark said:
It does disable the sensor, but when you install some apps (games in paticular that use the gyroscope and stuff) they have the permission to turn it on, but outside of that app it will be off. Very simple actually
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Okay... Your explanation nailed the question.
Got my answer.
Sent from my MT27i using xda app-developers app
xxrahulxx said:
I have been reading in many threads in the Xperia Sola/P/U sub forum that one should turn off auto rotation to save battery if that feature is not being used.
I used to do that. Until yesterday evening while playing Temple Run, when a doubt came to my mind.
Since auto rotation is turned off. But the guy in the TR2 picks up movement from tilting the phone also. Which means the gyroscope (on whatever device that is used to measure angular movements) must be running even after auto rotation is turned off..
So if gyroscope is still on, is there any actual battery saving?
Sent from my MT27i using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Turning off autorotate will not save your battery.
Also factor in the negligible savings from cpu not polling sensors, or processing animation for rotation.
It will NOT save your battery at all...
hellakarsh said:
It will NOT save your battery at all...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
See my previous post. However small, a saving is a saving.
Sent from an ARM powered device, running software that isn't oversimplified and actually "just works"
theperson333 said:
See my previous post. However small, a saving is a saving.
Sent from an ARM powered device, running software that isn't oversimplified and actually "just works"
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But it is almost unnoticeable...
hellakarsh said:
But it is almost unnoticeable...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I know. Just wanted to point out that your previous post was factually incorrect. The quoted one is true tho.
Sent from an ARM powered device, running software that isn't oversimplified and actually "just works"
theperson333 said:
I know. Just wanted to point out that your previous post was factually incorrect. The quoted one is true tho.
Sent from an ARM powered device, running software that isn't oversimplified and actually "just works"
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok...
Hi everyone,
I used LG2 for quiet some times. I found that the knock on feature is very handy. Anyone could found any app that resemble that?
You've posted in the wrong section, but the only one I could find (I only searched for two minutes) was the whole G2 launcher that includes the knock on feature. It looks like it works on most phones, but you're also forced to use the ugliest and worst launcher in the world.
You must be rooted and you can download it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2518570
Sent from my C6833 using Tapatalk
LordManhattan said:
You've posted in the wrong section, but the only one I could find (I only searched for two minutes) was the whole G2 launcher that includes the knock on feature. It looks like it works on most phones, but you're also forced to use the ugliest and worst launcher in the world.
You must be rooted and you can download it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2518570
Sent from my C6833 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So.. Does that mean that the feature is not a low level one? Meaning we can program it on top level?
Sent from my C6802 using xda app-developers app
LordManhattan said:
You've posted in the wrong section, but the only one I could find (I only searched for two minutes) was the whole G2 launcher that includes the knock on feature. It looks like it works on most phones, but you're also forced to use the ugliest and worst launcher in the world.
You must be rooted and you can download it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2518570
Sent from my C6833 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just tried that, by pushing apps with right permissions in system/app, but it doesn't work.
I don't know if there's a switch to turn that on or off, but as far as I'm concerned, it doesn't work at all, it's just a simple launcher with no functions at all...
Sent from my C6833 using Tapatalk 2
Double tap to wake is a function of the kernel. It has been around long before the G2 in custom kernels (i.e. HTC One with Bulletproof kernel). It is on the Z tablet and a shame Sony did not bring it to the Z Ultra.
SOESANTO said:
Hi everyone,
I used LG2 for quiet some times. I found that the knock on feature is very handy. Anyone could found any app that resemble that?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just use Screen Off app from the Playstore. Why should I double tap if I can just single tap it's app icon to make the screen sleep and lock?! To wake it is another thing though. I tested some kernel back then with my SG Note II that do that (touch screen to wake) but it was buggy!
So, it would be if we could find this feature in Google Play (with or without root). I am willing to donate for this feature. Especially the phone is big, would be nice if we can turn on the screen without having to pick up the phone from the table.
jnocomski said:
I just use Screen Off app from the Playstore. Why should I double tap if I can just single tap it's app icon to make the screen sleep and lock?! To wake it is another thing though. I tested some kernel back then with my SG Note II that do that (touch screen to wake) but it was buggy!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There are at least 10 options to turn the screen off, and only half of them require root.
The cool thing to do would be turning the screen ON, or better yet, having the possibility to turn it on and off with two taps on the screen.
If you ever try an LG G2 you will know why that would be cool.
I personally use GMD gesture and turn the screen off pinching three fingers, that's really showing off with all my colleagues and friends...
Sent from my C6833 using Tapatalk 2
Well after using this device, a double tap gesture is not that required and maybe introducing additional issue considering its size and weight distribution in the hand. Plus with the flip case it comes with, turn off and on based on proximity sensor is the more elegant way to run this beast. I made my self a tasker script for that and i love it all the more
Sent from my C6802 using xda app-developers app
hansip87 said:
Well after using this device, a double tap gesture is not that required and maybe introducing additional issue considering its size and weight distribution in the hand. Plus with the flip case it comes with, turn off and on based on proximity sensor is the more elegant way to run this beast. I made my self a tasker script for that and i love it all the more
Sent from my C6802 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You know, I really don't seem to get the grip of Tasker. I install it once in a while, try something, nothing ever works, I give up and uninstall it.
I would really like a full guide on this neat program.
I bet you could even make a task for waking up/putting to sleep the phone by a tap on the SmartWatch 2 (a user made a Tasker extension for it here on XDA)...
Sent from my C6833 using Tapatalk 2
fastest83 said:
You know, I really don't seem to get the grip of Tasker. I install it once in a while, try something, nothing ever works, I give up and uninstall it.
I would really like a full guide on this neat program.
I bet you could even make a task for waking up/putting to sleep the phone by a tap on the SmartWatch 2 (a user made a Tasker extension for it here on XDA)...
Sent from my C6833 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well you don't have to use tasker, plenty of alternative method to do proximity on/off.. but well i might write a simple tutorial for tasker if i have time.
Sent from my C6802 using xda app-developers app
hve been use Wave 2 Wake
,,,another way to wake up phone without power button,,,so far works fine for me
KonW said:
hve been use Wave 2 Wake
,,,another way to wake up phone without power button,,,so far works fine for me
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
A link for your app ?
Thx
Rebel242 said:
A link for your app ?
Thx
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just search for "wave2wake" in the PlayStore app...
Works for me, but it's way too sensitive. And sometimes it just won't notice when I wave.
I say it definitely needs more development, but seeing that since I installed it (yesterday) it already received an update, I also say we're in good hands.
Sent from my C6833 using Tapatalk 2
fastest83 said:
Just search for "wave2wake" in the PlayStore app...
Works for me, but it's way too sensitive. And sometimes it just won't notice when I wave.
I say it definitely needs more development, but seeing that since I installed it (yesterday) it already received an update, I also say we're in good hands.
Sent from my C6833 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for this. Tried it and it works. But I went for Every Cover as I'm using a flip cover and it'll be good to make the screen on/off when i close/open it.
For those of you running stock roms, what are some of the features that hold from switching to AOSP?
Sent from my LG-vs980 using Tapatalk
For me I don't use any feature
I even removed most of LG apps
I hate AOSP Roms so I didn't switch for it
Sent from my LG-D802 using Tapatalk
Apt-x
GRam
Sent from my LG-D802 using xda app-developers app
ossy1337 said:
GRam
Sent from my LG-D802 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I always asked myself if GRam works with AOSP or not. However From my experience with AOSP roms this past week, I can insure you that it does indeed work! I am amazed by the battery life! Yesterday I got 1.5 days (around 36hrs with 6hrs screen onn i could never do that on stock).
See my current usage now. Attached screenshots.
Edit: for some reason i cannot attach a single screenshot, that is after 11.5hrs on battery.
Sent from my LG-G2 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Life Engineer said:
I always asked myself if GRam works with AOSP or not. However From my experience with AOSP roms this past week, I can insure you that it does indeed work! I am amazed by the battery life! Yesterday I got 1.5 days (around 36hrs with 6hrs screen onn i could never do that on stock).
See my current usage now. Attached screenshots.
Edit: for some reason i cannot attach a single screenshot, that is after 11.5hrs on battery.
Sent from my LG-G2 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I read that it's only available on LG Roms but that was just here in the forum, so maybe not the most reliable source. I didn't try aosp yet, but the battery life I get with the Stock Rom is just insane:
Sent from my LG-D802 using xda app-developers app
ossy1337 said:
I read that it's only available on LG Roms but that was just here in the forum, so maybe not the most reliable source. I didn't try aosp yet, but the battery life I get with the Stock Rom is just insane:
Sent from my LG-D802 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nice battery life! I never went above 4 or 5 hrs screen on stock!
Ok I can see you are running G2 xposed module and you running probably on 400dpi or even less.
Any other things you disabled? Knock on? Smart stay? Location?
Would you please elaborate your settings and usage. Also what is your rom and kernel?
Thx!
Sent from my LG-G2 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
ossy1337 said:
I read that it's only available on LG Roms but that was just here in the forum, so maybe not the most reliable source. I didn't try aosp yet, but the battery life I get with the Stock Rom is just insane:
Sent from my LG-D802 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
8+ hours SOT?? How?
Sent from my LG-vs980 using Tapatalk
Feature - reliance ( 1 to 5)
Smart screen 2, quick window cover 3, quick remote (app and lock screen widget) 4, knock on/off 5, flip phone to silence call 2, call recording 5, guest mode 1, quiet mode 4, backside notification led 3, fade out ringtone 2, puzzle alarm snooze 5, easy uninstalling apps from the home screen 4, I prefer white background in settings (this is not amoled, black is not saving power) 4, I like the lg keyboard (I even have it installed on my s4) 5.
ossy1337 said:
GRam
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Pretty sure that's hardware but I too wonder if there's anything software involved.
As for me, QuickRemote and LG Camera are the only stock features I use.. On AOKP 4.3. Screw that fugly stock rom.
Nice battery life! I never went above 4 or 5 hrs screen on stock!
Ok I can see you are running G2 xposed module and you running probably on 400dpi or even less.
Any other things you disabled? Knock on? Smart stay? Location?
Would you please elaborate your settings and usage. Also what is your rom and kernel?
Thx!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm running on stock rom and stock kernel. I have disabled locations for google apps, all other apps including wheather are able to check for locations. I have sync enabled for gmail, facebook, wheather, whatsapp and exchange. As you can see I was on wifi most of the time and a few hours on 2G/3G/H. You are right with that xposed stuff! Currently running at 380dpi. My screen brighness is on auto with a preset of 50%. My usage behaviour is moderate and includes checking facebook, whatsapp, emails and xda app. I also do much browsing and a few benchmarks and camera shots. I don't play games that much. Personally I think that disabling NFC, GPS and bluetooth saves you a lot of battery. Smart Stay is also disabled because I don't really need that and it's keeping the sensors awake all the time. I should also mention that I have a flip cover with Quick Window enabled. I hope this helps you a little bit. Most of the battery drain is caused by unneccesary wakelocks.I can recommend to check these wakelocks with an app called 'wakelock detector'. As you can see, in my case there is only 1% of wakelocks, where others have 10-20% and this is what's causing the high battery drain. It's all about optimisation! If you have further questions please feel free to ask (but rather in the battery thread cause this might become a bit off topic).
Sent from my LG-D802 using xda app-developers app
Knock-On, Wireless storage, Quick Remote, Clip Tray...
Aptx, gram, quick remote, wireless storage, legit knock on. Ohh yeah, stability.
I used to use clip tray. Loved it. Missing from aosp roms though.
knock on, quick reply, smart screen, quick remote..
until proper replacement app is found, no AOSP for me.
I really can't spot any difference with x reality turned on or off. Same goes for super vivid mode. Do I have to restart the device for the changes to take effect?
lvnatic said:
I really can't spot any difference with x reality turned on or off. Same goes for super vivid mode. Do I have to restart the device for the changes to take effect?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It only works when you view a picture in the album app. It won't work on home screen or anywhere.
Sent from my D6633 using XDA Free mobile app
infinitylook said:
It only works when you view a picture in the album app. It won't work on home screen or anywhere.
Sent from my D6633 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Really? Not even games? Then I can't see why people don't just unlock the bootloaders without worrying about their drm keys.
lvnatic said:
Really? Not even games? Then I can't see why people don't just unlock the bootloaders without worrying about their drm keys.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Camera, remote play, etc
Sent from my LGLS990 using Tapatalk