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[APP][WIP] ISeeYou

Hi guys! My name is Mirarchi and i'm an italian software developer that comes from Windows programming. Recently i bought a fantastic Galaxy Nexus and i started a project called "ISeeYou". This program recognizes your face while you seeing the phone keeping on the screen. When you don't look the phone, the screen will go off after a specified timeout. So this is similar to a popular app integrated in the new Galaxy S III.
Developed for device targeting Android SDK rel 9-14 (Android 2.3 and later)
No 3rd party libs. Uses only integrated system libraries(so it SHOULD work on every Android 2.3/4.0 based device).
Detectes the face, not the eyes(for now).
Customizable timeouts and app starts.
Requirements for using the app
Android 2.3 or later.
Front facing camera that detects your face. You can use the integrated Camera app to verify if the camera can detect your face (this app uses the same face detection system)
Known Issues
While using the app you can encounter the "Failed to connect to camera service" error. This is ok because you can't use the camera while the service is scanning your face. You can simply resolve by retrying to open the Camera app.
Cheers!
When the app detects your face, an "eye" icon will appear on the left side of the status bar such as a notification.
Enjoy the app and let me know the results.
Suggestions are also appreciated.
NOTE: UNISTALL ANY PREVIOUS VERSION OF THE APPLICATION OTHERWISE YOU CAN HAVE STRANGE ERRORS!
Edit 20120616: Upped a new version that should be compatible with devices other than the GNex. Now the app doesn't use constantly the camera, but now polls the camera every N seconds where N is a custom parameter. Also you can specify the maximum scan rate that is the maximum time that the camera is occuped by the ISeeYouService. In the next few days i will releasea FREE version with reduced features. Enjoy!!
Edit 20120617: Released the "free" version based on build 20120616. This version hasn't the 5 minutes limit, but there is no possibility to change settings. This will be available in the "PRO" version and i will sell it in the next few days. Stay tuned!
Edit 20120617-2: New version available! Added a persistent notify icon that links directly to the app. Now when the service is running, will show a "closed eye" icon. When the service detects your face, the eye will "blink" for a split second. Now the service runs in foreground mode. This will prevent undesidered closes of the app by the android system and should solve the FC issues. Cheers!!
Edit 20120617-3: Link for PRO version. Enjoy!!
Edit 20120621: v1.2 available for download on google play. Cheers!
Edit 20120630: v1.4 available for download! Added the exception list feature. With this mode you can "Blind" the i seeyouservice for certain applications. The keepOn button will let you to keep the screen on for exceptions apps. Also now you should be able to run the service on 2.3 devices. Enjoy!
Edit 20121021: v1.4.3 available for download! Enjoy and sorry for delay!

I look forward to this. What help do you need to get it out?

Thanks subvertz, for now no help is needed, but your attention is very appreciated! I only need to wait that google activates my developer account for distributing the app on play store.

Why don't you post the app in the xda developers for testing and people can provide you feedback on the same.
This way you will help the community n also gain some beta testers for your app.
Regards,
Kailash

kailashnj said:
Why don't you post the app in the xda developers for testing and people can provide you feedback on the same.
This way you will help the community n also gain some beta testers for your app.
Regards,
Kailash
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Thanks Kailash, I didn't know the possibility to post the app directly in xda. I will make a sort of demo version and post here for testing.
Regards

kailashnj said:
Why don't you post the app in the xda developers for testing and people can provide you feedback on the same.
This way you will help the community n also gain some beta testers for your app.
Regards,
Kailash
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+1 would love to test this out. : )

Wow, dude you are the man. i've been searchign for something like this for the past month to use on my Gnex. I hope everything goes smooth and when you need testers, i'll be glad to support.

Looking forward to this. Best of luck!

very good project,love only that features in sIII,hope to see that on gnex too.personally i'd want an app similar to that,keep up the good work,i'll follow the development very closely to finally try yours creation.cheers italian friend.

Edit.. *Obvious stuff*
I was actually thinking about making this myself, do it right so I don't have to

Added a demo link on the first post. Enjoy!

The service started but I didn't see any "eye" icons in my stat bar. I then opened the app and it forced closed endlessly
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Working great galaxy nexus liquid
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theROMinator said:
The service started but I didn't see any "eye" icons in my stat bar. I then opened the app and it forced closed endlessly
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Sorry dude, fc was my fault. Upping a version that corrects this bug.
For the "eye" icon it should appear when detects your face.
Firstly try with the default android camera application to find the optimal conditions (distance and lighting) to ensure that the device can recognize your face.

Wouldnt it waste the battery constantly checking for the face?
It would seem better to launch the service when the screen is going to time out, check for the face and if seen reset the timer

BlackDino said:
Wouldnt it waste the battery constantly checking for the face?
It would seem better to launch the service when the screen is going to time out, check for the face and if seen reset the timer
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Right! I will consider this option and i will work to add this feature to the app.
Thanks for the suggestion!

BlackDino said:
Wouldnt it waste the battery constantly checking for the face?
It would seem better to launch the service when the screen is going to time out, check for the face and if seen reset the timer
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This is a great idea
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Thank you for the demo. This is quite an awesome idea for my girlfriend, as she constantly resets the display timer on her phone while doing homework, and forgets and when she goes out her battery dies. Can't wait for the full product!
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This is awesome man, the demo worked just as it should, I can't wait for the final product. Thanks!
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So is this just like SmartStay from Samsung's Galaxy S3?
You should look up the code for that app and see if you can get some ideas from that, I feel like that would be a better start point than coding from scratch.

[APP][ROOT][BETA] ButtonLED

New thread with updated ButtonLED.
Everything below this point is outdated.
Hey guys,
I've been fiddling around Tasker for the last few weeks and finally decided to create a fully functional app using it.
At this point, some of you will be thinking "Another useless, ugly, cluttered Tasker created app that does something nobody needs".
Well, then, I'll try to prove you wrong
Note: You do not need Tasker to use the app.
App Description:
ButtonLED is similar to NoLED: it allows you to have LED like notifications without actually having the LED light. However, NoLED uses uses your screen; ButtonLED only uses the hardware buttons' backlight (your screen stays off). It's customizable to an extent, with more to come depending on feedback and suggestions.
Features:
Pause for some user defined time on proximity (e.g. if phone is turned down, or is in your pocket);
Turn button backlight for X seconds, then off for Y seconds;
Should work on all devices since the user can locate the brightness file;
Notification exceptions (e.g. to ignore all notification that contain "Hello", add *Hello* to the exception list)
Logs
Compatibility:
It should work on all rooted devices. It will work out of the box (once you open it) for Samsung Galaxy Ace i devices (Galaxy Ace users will probably need to locate the brightness file), which is why I'm choosing to offer it for testing here. I'll release it in the Android Apps and Games section if the reviews are favorable. If not, I'll take their content into consideration and improve it before release it there.
Running the app:
Install, open, enable in accessibility. Done. You may need to select a different brightness file.
You may also want to customize the options.
On the Galaxy Ace i, the brightness file is located at:
/sys/devices/platform/bcm21553-leds/leds/button-backlight/brightness
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For Galaxy Ace devices:
mohdnurr said:
/sys/devices/platform/pmic-leds/leds/button-backlight/brightness
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Look for something similar on your device.
Screenshots (v1.0; needs updating):
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Changelog:
V1.1 (24/10/12):
Missed call/Unread text notifications support. (can someone confirm ButtonLED v1.0 doesn't detect them? I'm almost certain it won't do anything for missed called/unread texts, but I'd rather be certain about it)
Optional permanent notification.
Option to use flashlight instead of the hard buttons' LED light.
Test button that will turn on and off the LED/flashlight.
Other minor modifications and fixes.
Downloads:
Don't forget to post your feedback! And when I say feedback, I don't mean the thanks button -instead, post a reply, write your opinion and include your comments.
Updating will reset the settings of the app.
V1.1:
View attachment ButtonLED.v1.1.apk
View attachment ButtonLED.v1.1.jb.test.apk (only try this one if you're using JB/JB based custom ROM (e.g. CM10))
V1.0:
View attachment ButtonLED.apk

Without words, you're amazing

Could you add an option for the camera LED or something ??

When i try to install it says app not installed
im on cm10/aokp/paranoidandroid rom (3 in 1) (PAC rom)
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How do iknow it work?
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galaxy ace button backlight brightness file locations
/sys/devices/platform/pmic-leds/leds/button-backlight/brightness:laugh:
and it works.. but pause notification just keep on backlight or off which come first. its would be the best batery saving if its keep always off when pause
hit thanks if helped..
put quoute if needed

GermainZ said:
and finally decided to create a fully functional app
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:good:
Fantastic app, it´s all I needed.
Really a minimalistic jewel.
Thanks.

RubenStauttener said:
Could you add an option for the camera LED or something ??
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Added in v1.1, will release it later.
Would you like to use both (button + flashlight) or just one at the same time? In v1.1, you can only use one at a time, but I could change that.
AaronvAce said:
When i try to install it says app not installed
im on cm10/aokp/paranoidandroid rom (3 in 1) (PAC rom)
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I'm not sure. It might be because it's not compatible with JB. Didn't think this would be an issue first, since our devices only support GB. Forgot about the regular Ace's custom ROMs.
I'll release a JB apk later, and hope it works.
ismon3 said:
How do iknow it work?
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Test button added to v1.1 so you can make sure it will work.
Other than that, just wait for a notification (e.g. WhatsApp) while your screen is off.
mohdnurr said:
/sys/devices/platform/pmic-leds/leds/button-backlight/brightness:laugh:
and it works.. but pause notification just keep on backlight or off which come first. its would be the best batery saving if its keep always off when pause
hit thanks if helped..
put quoute if needed
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Should be fixed in v1.1. Actually, it shouldn't be happening in v1.0 since I've already included a quick check that resets the brightness to 0, but I altered a few things in v1.1 that should make it fail proof.
@Qeemi/Toscanitex Thank you guys
Changelog of the upcoming v1.1 version:
Missed call/Unread text notifications support. (can someone confirm ButtonLED v1.0 doesn't detect them? I'm almost certain it won't do anything for missed called/unread texts, but I'd rather be certain about it)
Optional permanent notification.
Use flashlight instead of the hard buttons' LED light.
Test button that will turn on and off the LED/flashlight.
Other minor modifications.
I'll upload it as soon as I can, probably in the next 24 hours.
Keep the comments coming!
Also, if you think it's read to be released in the general Android Apps and Games section, please say so.
I'll get much more reviews, bug reports and suggestions there which will allow faster development if time allows it, but I don't want to release something unfinished there.

Good luck!
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V1.1 released
You may notice it now needs more permissions. This is for the missed call/unread text notification support, and for the flashlight.
AaronvAce said:
When i try to install it says app not installed
im on cm10/aokp/paranoidandroid rom (3 in 1) (PAC rom)
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Can you try the buttonled.v1.1.jb.test.apk, please?

I tried it and it gave me the same message.
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Work in cyanogenmod 7.2 nightly..missed call and sms work...but sometimes have force close..no big deal...can I request hide button led in status bar?anyway thank you so much...
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AaronvAce said:
I tried it and it gave me the same message.
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No idea why that's happening, sorry. It could be an issue with your ROM, you might want to check logcats if you want.
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Work in cyanogenmod 7.2 nightly..missed call and sms work...but sometimes have force close..no big deal...can I request hide button led in status bar?anyway thank you so much...
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You can already do that: open ButtonLED, select "Permanent notification" and then press the "X" button.

GermainZ said:
No idea why that's happening, sorry. It could be an issue with your ROM, you might want to check logcats if you want.
I will try the app on a stock based rom and on cm9. I'll tell you what it does
EDIT: I installed it succesfully on cm9.
I Will try stocklite v7.1 (stock based 2.3.6) within 3 days.
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Ok, Houston, have a few situations here... with v1.1
The camera led it´s not working with buttonled, no way.
The log does not work.
After 5 hs. the battery power is on 20% , (only wifi is on)
So back to v1.0 and stay here for a moment.
(to be fair v1.0 it´s all I need, but...
Info about the phone:
GT-5830L Stock ROM, apps managed by link2sd.
AV: 2.3.4 / S5830LUBKPF
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-perf-cl567486 [email protected] #1
Rooted.

Toscanitex said:
Ok, Houston, have a few situations here... with v1.1
The camera led it´s not working with buttonled, no way.
The log does not work.
After 5 hs. the battery power is on 20% , (only wifi is on)
So back to v1.0 and stay here for a moment.
(to be fair v1.0 it´s all I need, but...
Info about the phone:
GT-5830L Stock ROM, apps managed by link2sd.
AV: 2.3.4 / S5830LUBKPF
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-perf-cl567486 [email protected] #1
Rooted.
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About the camera LED, just to make sure:
Open ButtonLED;
Select "Use flashlight ...";
Press the "✓" button;
Select "Test ButtonLED". Your flashlight should turn on and off.
If it doesn't work, and if you have Tasker (or if you can install the trial version), can you try creating a simple task that will turn the "Torch" on then off? Just to make sure that Tasker feature is compatible with your phone (the documentation says it's not compatible with all phones).
Regarding the battery, I don't see why that would happen, unless you left your phone with ButtonLED active for those five hours (when I say active, I mean turning your LED on and off), especially that nothing, battery wise, has changed from v1.0 to v1.1.
Did you flash a new ROM lately? If so, try recalibrating your battery.
For the logs, what exactly do you mean when you say they don't work?
Are they inaccurate? In that case, I fixed it in v1.2. It was a slight issue causing skipped notifications to be displayed as "processed" in the logs (e.g. if your screen is on, ButtonLED will skip a notification; v1.1 will mark it as processed in the logs, tho).
If it's something else (e.g. logs not showing up, some other issue), please specify.
Thanks for the reports

Ok..thank you so much ..
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AaronvAce said:
I tried it and it gave me the same message.
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I just remembered that pushing the app using adb should give you more information about why the installation failed, so please try that.

Hi, I found this app on Tasker groups (thanks to the author)
However on my device (galaxy s2 with cyanogen10) I have no /sys/devices/platform/*-leds/leds/ and on tasker Set Light says it's not available on my device...
It's a ROM problem I suppose, because keys backlight are present (as hardware) and supported by the ROM (they turn on and there is an option to use or not use them!). Should I ask to cyanogen developers?
again thanks

SuperKrog said:
Hi, I found this app on Tasker groups (thanks to the author)
However on my device (galaxy s2 with cyanogen10) I have no /sys/devices/platform/*-leds/leds/ and on tasker Set Light says it's not available on my device...
It's a ROM problem I suppose, because keys backlight are present (as hardware) and supported by the ROM (they turn on and there is an option to use or not use them!). Should I ask to cyanogen developers?
again thanks
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Yeah, it's probably hidden somewhere else.
Did some googling and found that for the One X (running CM10), it's /sys/devices/platform/msm_ssbi.0/pm8921-core/pm8xxx-led/leds/button-backlight/currents
Other users say that /sys/class/leds/button-backlight/brightness works instead.
So you could also try looking for something similar.
Make sure to report back once you find it

[GUIDE] Getting the most out of your HOX (Inc Battery/Speed)

Over the last few weeks, I've been looking into the most productive ways of saving battery on my HOX. Please note you don't have to follow this guide Step-by-Step, you can simply pick and choose which tweaks/tips you want to use to try and improve your battery.
Some of the tricks I used, were extremely effective, others have little effect but which ever ones you choose, is up to you:
Optional (BUT MADE A HUGE DIFFERENCE):
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Before I went about getting the most out of my battery, I made a complete factory reset, to make sure anything left from previously used rogue apps etc, were gone and werent causing issues.
First (Optional) - Get a new launcher:
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The first thing I did was get Nova Launcer, as I think Nova is clean, smooth and looks very similar to stock Android, which makes it easier to go from my HOX, to my Nexus 7 without getting confused. This is also great if your one of the many out there that aren't a fan of Sense. There are other launchers to choose from, so make your choice:
Nova
Apex
GoLauncher
LightningLauncher
I can only comment about Nova, which uses next to no battery.
Second - Creating some useful toggles:
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For this, I used HD Widgets. Create toggles for your brightness and then use this toggle to set your brightness to a point where you find it nice. I left it at 50%. Also create a toggle to FORCE SYNC.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
HD Widgets
Beautiful Widgets
PowerToggles (Free Alternative)
Third - Disabling all / Un-used Syncs:
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Auto syncing in my eyes, is pretty useless, as everything re-syncs/updates when you enter it, including mail and calendars etc. So I turned most of them off, leaving a couple such as Play Updates. Then, if needsby, use the toggle widget you created earlier and force-sync when you need to.
THE BIGGEST SYNC DRAINER IS FACEBOOK, COMPLETELY DISABLE FACEBOOK's SYNCS, Unless this is important to you !
Goto:
Settings -> Accounts and Sync -> Choose each profile and un-tick any Sync's that you don't use.
Fourth - Using Tasker to its potential ! (MOST EFFECTIVE):
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For those of you who don't know, Tasker is an EXTREMELY powerful automation tool for your phone, which you can program to do almost anything you wish. Tasker is known to have a learning curve, but I find if you look at it logically you can figure your way around it quite simply. It works like this:
What do I want to happen
What is going to cause it
What I want Tasker to do once that has happened.
YOU CAN FIND TASKER HERE
Tasker Profile 1 - This has got to be one of the best Tasker profiles I've done yet, as it saved me pretty much 20% battery, A DAY.
Profile One:
Set the Context to - Display State ON
Set a wait period of 10 seconds
Set the Task to - Enable Wifi
Profile Two:
Set the Conext to - Display State OFF
Set a Wait period of 10 seconds
Set the task to - Disable Wifi
The wait is so that when you flick the screen on and off, to check time/date, it doesn't enable/disable Wifi straight away.
Another method of this, to save even more battery, would be to disable WiFi altogether, and then set tasker to enable WiFi by App per App basis (Such as Facebook/Browser/Youtube) etc
Bedtime Ritual?
Some Android Phones/Versions support tools to allow you to disable almost anything between certain times. This is often called "night-mode". This can save rucks of battery, but isnt useful to many as lots of people charge during the night. If your one that doesn't, either use the in-built funtions, or again use Tasker, to disable all features and functions you see fit between the times you sleep and wake up. Such as 12PM to 6AM.
Fifth - Changing to GSM Only (When no Data needed):
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Although I don't use this one much myself, it can make almost a 20% different in battery between GSM and GSM/WCDMA Auto. If possible, changing it to GSM only can save alot of battery:
Step 1: Tap on settings in the notification panel.
Step 2: Then tap on Mobile network and the network mode.
Step 3: Tap on GSM only.
Sixth - Monitor your battery, to check whats unique to you:
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Monitoring your battery, to see whats draining your battery in particular can be a very good method of highlighting, and remove rogue battery eaters etc.
The abolute best tool for this, bar non is BBS (BetterBatteryStats) which monitors Wakelocks etc to see whats eating the battery.
You can find BetterBatteryStats here.
If you like his work and would consider donating find it on the PlayStore.
Seventh - Use Push Notifications where possible:
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Alot of people have mail clients on their device, this can range from Exchange servers for work, to personal E-Mails such as GoogleMail and HotMail. These often "poll" for updates every so often (usually 15 minutes) this is an absolute killer for battery, luckily, alot of them now support "Push" notifications. If this is an option for you USE IT.
Eighth - Ditch Un-used widgets:
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Widgets are very useful for most users, and alot of people use them. It is also one of Androids main differences to its competitors.
Ditch the Widgets you rarely use, or those that don't make much difference and could be removed in exchange for simply opening the app.
For example FaceBook's widget in my eye's is useless, its just as easy to go to the Website/App and check their. Lets be honest here, people are on FaceBook multiple times a day, whats the use in the widget?
Also, if your like me, everything is kept on the one page, remove all other Widgets from other pages if possible.
Nineth - Disable Haptic Feedback:
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Haptic feedback can be an absolute killer to your battery, and is also pretty useless. Haptic feedback basically plays a tone/vibrates each time you press something, so typing "Hello" would cause it to vibrate 5 times. Whats the use? Surely you know when you've pressed it, and also LOOK AT THE SCREEN? to see if you've pressed it.
To Disable haptic feedback:
Haptic Feedback, along with sound feedback, is located under the "Sound" options, at the very bottom. Disable one or both and you will see an improvement.
IF THERES ANYTHING ANYONE CAN ADD TO THIS. LET ME KNOW.
Wilks3y.

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Good work!! :thumbup: So helpful..
Covered almost all the tips and tricks
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deepak_kutti said:
Good work!! :thumbup: So helpful..
Covered almost all the tips and tricks
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Thanks, will be adding tweaks for performance gain also soon.
(When I get chance)
Thanks for the feedback

Added four more battery tips.
Performance tweaks still to come.

Good one mate!!! ran out f thanks lol!!!:silly:

exocetdj said:
Good one mate!!! ran out f thanks lol!!!:silly:
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Ta, and gutted
Dno whether to bother with performance tweaks.
Especially all the moaning that goes on when you try and ask/help people.

A few points from me too..
1. Update the apps regularly. The updated apps usually have bug fixes which helps not to drain your battery fast.. It's not so noticeable,,but it works!! :thumbup:
2. Get the maximum signal strength. Battery tends to be more energy sucking while it constantly search for network coverage.. It's not possible for constant travellers,,but try to keep the phone atleast at home where you can get the best coverage..
3. Keep the battery cool. Ofcourse most users love to play games and do much hard usage with their devices,,but remember that a hot battery drains fast.. So keep an eye on the battery temperature..
4. Keep an eye on the autostart apps that unwantedly start up from the boot. Rooted users could disable these apps to minimise battery wastage
(needs suggestions on apps to do so)
5.Last but not the least,, DELETE unwanted apps
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deepak_kutti said:
A few points from me too..
1. Update the apps regularly. The updated apps usually have bug fixes which helps not to drain your battery fast.. It's not so noticeable,,but it works!! :thumbup:
2. Get the maximum signal strength. Battery tends to be more energy sucking while it constantly search for network coverage.. It's not possible for constant travellers,,but try to keep the phone atleast at home where you can get the best coverage..
3. Keep the battery cool. Ofcourse most users love to play games and do much hard usage with their devices,,but remember that a hot battery drains fast.. So keep an eye on the battery temperature..
4. [/B]Keep an eye on the autostart apps[/B] that unwantedly start up from the boot. Rooted users could disable these apps to minimise battery wastage
(needs suggestions on apps to do so)
5.Last but not the least,, DELETE unwanted apps
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Was gonna add all but the first one you just said, but they seem so menial that its not worth mentioning.
Should I add them? Decisions decisions.
Thanks for your contribution though !

Wilks3y said:
Was gonna add all but the first one you just said, but they seem so menial that its not worth mentioning.
Should I add them? Decisions decisions.
Thanks for your contribution though !
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It's not so noticeable,,but it works !! :thumbup: Don't you think?
Pardon me if I'm wrong..
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I agree, I shall add them when I get a moment.
Thanks bud.
COULD SOMEONE DO ME A MASSIVE FAVOUR?!!?!?!??!?! (I'm at work and don't have time)
Can someone download the images, make them a little smaller and then give me the links.
I think they're slightly too big !! Would appreciate it if someone could.

Wilks3y said:
I agree, I shall add them when I get a moment.
Thanks bud.
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:thumbup: for the topic!!
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deepak_kutti said:
:thumbup: for the topic!!
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Give it a rate too?
Plus, could you resize the images for me?
Cheeky I know but I've spent ages on this today and am at work, cannot spend much more time fiddling with it, need to get something done

Wilks3y said:
Give it a rate too?
Plus, could you resize the images for me?
Cheeky I know but I've spent ages on this today and am at work, cannot spend much more time fiddling with it, need to get something done
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Would work on that!! :thumbup:
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Can anybody see the images?

Wilks3y said:
Can anybody see the images?
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Yup!! :thumbup:
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before I went about getting the most out of my battery, I made a complete factory reset, to make sure anything left from previously used rogue apps etc, were gone and werent causing issues.
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You mean a factory reset from settings menu or do you mean the entire proces eg flashing boot.img then fw in recovery and finally flash rom?
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miniterror said:
You mean a factory reset from settings menu or do you mean the entire proces eg flashing boot.img then fw in recovery and finally flash rom?
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Just a soft reset through the Settings mate

Wilks3y said:
I agree, I shall add them when I get a moment.
Thanks bud.
COULD SOMEONE DO ME A MASSIVE FAVOUR?!!?!?!??!?! (I'm at work and don't have time)
Can someone download the images, make them a little smaller and then give me the links.
I think they're slightly too big !! Would appreciate it if someone could.
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check your inbox mate should be roughly 2/3rds the original size now

Would also be good if there's a little warning at the GSM section that selecting it will deny you 3G/HSDPA speeds for the sake of battery
But since this is posted in XDA, and I would assume that anyone here would have been rooted at least, would you want some suggestions for root users? Since performance tweaks mostly can only be done through root access (mostly)

[APP] Samsung LED Controller - Tasker

Hey Guys,
I have just released an app on the Google Play store.
It is a plugin for tasker so you can control your notification led
Free - Ad Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tinyroar.galaxys3ledcontroller
(this plugin only works for touchwiz roms)

Like a charm!
I had searched for a solution to this months ago before giving up. Thanks for this!
I can confirm that it is working on a rooted Verizon S3, as well as a rooted Verizon Note 2. Finally, I can sleep without feeling like I live next to a lighthouse. :victory:

domain101 said:
I had searched for a solution to this months ago before giving up. Thanks for this!
I can confirm that it is working on a rooted Verizon S3, as well as a rooted Verizon Note 2. Finally, I can sleep without feeling like I live next to a lighthouse. :victory:
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Glad to hear! Thanks for testing on the note as well!!
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this works great on my SIII is there anyway you can make one for the Note2? the playstore says its compatible yet it never downloads onto my device.
just noticed your post above saying your testing on note..lol sorry.. Im hoping that is note 2.

Thanks for this. I am relatively new to Tasker and this helps out quite a bit. Works perfectly on my SIII.

bkeaver said:
this works great on my SIII is there anyway you can make one for the Note2? the playstore says its compatible yet it never downloads onto my device.
just noticed your post above saying your testing on note..lol sorry.. Im hoping that is note 2.
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Weird, I don't have and flags for the devices it allows.
I can upload the apk to this forum?
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BlackDino said:
Hey Guys,
I have just released an app on the Google Play store.
It is a plugin for tasker so you can control your notification led
Free - Ad Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tinyroar.galaxys3ledcontroller
(this plugin only works for touchwiz roms)
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Works great on my international I9300! Thanks a million!!
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So, what can you do with this... not being flippant, just really getting into Tasker now and checking out all the different apps and plugins available and what they do, etc. Examples?

from my understanding there was a bug with tasker and lightflow that they wouldn't properly control the LED on the S3. This plug in allows you to create tasker tasks to turn them off and on.

im_on_fire said:
from my understanding there was a bug with tasker and lightflow that they wouldn't properly control the LED on the S3. This plug in allows you to create tasker tasks to turn them off and on.
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This is exactly right,
Let's you control the stock Samsung led controls through tasker
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im_on_fire said:
from my understanding there was a bug with tasker and lightflow that they wouldn't properly control the LED on the S3. This plug in allows you to create tasker tasks to turn them off and on.
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I think any LED "bugs" would lie with LightFlow. It's just an all around POS on these devices.

This works great on both my gs3 and note 2
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I don't know if it's even possible what i'm about to ask, but would there be a chance to make this tasker plugin compatibele with Sony devices, for instance Xperia Z1?
I'm already trying solutions for hours but still cannot get tasker to turn off LED notifications at night when my device is charging on a dock.
I never had any problems with this before because I lways charged my phones face down, but now I'm using a dock so this is really bugging me!
EDIT: Light Flow isn't working for me either.

I know this is a REAL old thread, but I'm hoping someone might have a copy of this app. I was using it on my S7 Edge, accidentally deleted it, and it's no longer available in the Play Store. Any help greatly appreciated.
Edit: Never mind. I found the app here: http://www.apkmonk.com/app/com.tinyroar.galaxys3ledcontroller/

meyerweb said:
I know this is a REAL old thread, but I'm hoping someone might have a copy of this app. I was using it on my S7 Edge, accidentally deleted it, and it's no longer available in the Play Store. Any help greatly appreciated.
Edit: Never mind. I found the app here: http://www.apkmonk.com/app/com.tinyroar.galaxys3ledcontroller/
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Came here with the same situation, thanks for following up with the link!

HTC Car App

Does anyone know if the HTC 10 will have a car app similar to the one on he M8?
Thanks in advance.

No it does not have it, and will not have it, let me share my opinion with you, that app is very outdated now, its not very exciting for today's standard, the look is boring and even HTC knows this, this is one of the reasons why its discontinued.
Want a better more 2016/modern experience? Ever heard of Android Auto? I'm sure you have, but doesn't it suck that you have to have some fancy new car stereo in order to use this? what if I told you there was an app that lets you have an Android Auto like experience right on your phone! without the need for a new stereo, just dock your phone like you would regularly with the HTC App.
Automate (Android Auto style Car App)

Automate is good, but I prefer the larger icons. I use Ultimate Car Dock. It has pretty much the same functionality of the HTC Car app, but it doesn't disable the notification pulldown or recent apps, which I hated about the Car app. Try them both and see which one you like. The UCD dev is also extremely responsive to feedback and questions, which is always nice.

Viper4713 said:
No it does not have it, and will not have it, let me share my opinion with you, that app is very outdated now, its not very exciting for today's standard, the look is boring and even HTC knows this, this is one of the reasons why its discontinued.
Want a better more 2016/modern experience? Ever heard of Android Auto? I'm sure you have, but doesn't it suck that you have to have some fancy new car stereo in order to use this? what if I told you there was an app that lets you have an Android Auto like experience right on your phone! without the need for a new stereo, just dock your phone like you would regularly with the HTC App.
Automate (Android Auto style Car App)
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Android Auto is pointless, as it also means buying either a new car or at least a new headset, the HTC app while msybe "outdated" the one thing HTC git right in its handsets was the car app, the music app and the photo gallery, losing these from the HTC 10 is actually a great loss especially when it's something you use daily, and it's was not locked into bloody Google apps which are mostly ****e
I've side loaded all three apps, only issue is the car app doesn't allow music control from its screen anymore ... hopefully I'll find a version that does or HTC will do the right thing and bring back those apps

goodtimes50 said:
...It has pretty much the same functionality of the HTC Car app, but it doesn't disable the notification pulldown or recent apps, which I hated about the Car app...
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HTC Car does not disable the notification bar...?
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{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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https://www.dropbox.com/s/f4tkvibx6datu7n/hTc Apk Archive.zip?dl=0
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conan_troutman said:
Android Auto is pointless, as it also means buying either a new car or at least a new headset, the HTC app while msybe "outdated" the one thing HTC git right in its handsets was the car app, the music app and the photo gallery, losing these from the HTC 10 is actually a great loss especially when it's something you use daily, and it's was not locked into bloody Google apps which are mostly ****e
I've side loaded all three apps, only issue is the car app doesn't allow music control from its screen anymore ... hopefully I'll find a version that does or HTC will do the right thing and bring back those apps
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You don't need to buy anything with the app I posted, it just makes it look more modern "like" android auto but its like an HTC app with more features, and full voice control, which you shouldn't be messing with your phone while your driving anyways, just try it out, its not "The" Android Auto, its an app only, no purchasing anything.

xrncd1 said:
Does anyone know if the HTC 10 will have a car app similar to the one on he M8?
Thanks in advance.
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I am using the one from m9+ and it works flawlessly.
You need htc music too for Car to work
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vegetaleb said:
I am using the one from m9+ and it works flawlessly.
You need htc music too for Car to work
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How are you managing to do this when Play store shows it as an incompatible device?
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Gulioth said:
How are you managing to do this when Play store shows it as an incompatible device?
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http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/htc-corporation/car/car-7-10-612716-release/
Choose the ''no-dpi'' download

What are you guys using to get the Dock app to auto open and go into dock mode? Do I need to use some sort of NFC device or is there a special dock that works?

jauhien said:
HTC Car does not disable the notification bar...
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I meant to say the notification pulldown. When the Car app is running, you cannot access the notification pulldown or the recent apps.

goodtimes50 said:
I meant to say the notification pulldown. When the Car app is running, you cannot access the notification pulldown or the recent apps.
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Are you able to open SPOILER and see with your own eyes the screenshots provided, and admit that your statement is totally incorrect??
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jauhien said:
Are you able to open SPOILER and see with your own eyes the screenshots provided, and admit that your statement is totally incorrect??
Sent from quite brutal hTc 10 ..
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I only see the recents screencap. Perhaps we're using different versions. I can do neither in the one I'm using.

goodtimes50 said:
I only see the recents screencap. Perhaps we're using different versions. I can do neither in the one I'm using.
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Under the second
Spoiler
there's web link which is leading you to DropBox where ZIP archive uploaded with working APKs for HTC 10.. ?
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Got it. Thanks.

scothern99 said:
What are you guys using to get the Dock app to auto open and go into dock mode? Do I need to use some sort of NFC device or is there a special dock that works?
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MHL cable I believe from memory? I've only ever bought the genuine car cradles which come with that lead
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vegetaleb said:
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/htc-corporation/car/car-7-10-612716-release/
Choose the ''no-dpi'' download
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Hi there,
There is a later version on APK mirror - HTC Car 7.30.671476 - however it only has 480 dpi and there isn't one for nodpi.
Do you know if the 480 version will work on the 10?
Thanks
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Gulioth said:
Hi there,
There is a later version on APK mirror - HTC Car 7.30.671476 - however it only has 480 dpi and there isn't one for nodpi.
Do you know if the 480 version will work on the 10?
Thanks
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480dpi won't work on the 10, don't worry the no-dpi is older but 100% working

vegetaleb said:
480dpi won't work on the 10, don't worry the no-dpi is older but 100% working
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Hi thanks, working ok apart from a black blank area between the icons and the clock - you have the same? Can't remember what was there before...
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Gulioth said:
Hi thanks, working ok apart from a black blank area between the icons and the clock - you have the same? Can't remember what was there before...
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Install Htc music
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