I think the question is clear enough from the thread's title, I only have to add that I've tried Ambient Display, and also nearly all substitutes for this feature from Play Market, and none of them even comes close to the experience provided by the stock AOD.
In other words, I tried other options, and was left unsatisfied.
its possible but hard ... considering that lineage os is pure android and that aod propably requires some samsung frameworks that defeats purpose of lineage tho ... even tho im gonna agree with nothing comes anywhere near stock aod in terms of features and aesthetics
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I think the question is clear enough from the thread's title, I only have to add that I've tried Ambient Display, and also nearly all substitutes for this feature from Play Market, and none of them even comes close to the experience provided by the stock AOD.
In other words, I tried other options, and was left unsatisfied.
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We have to ask raymanFX to make us aod with low battery consumption like stock. I think that it would be possible to make aod from clock that is set when you lift device or from clock- night mode. Only thing is to make it to stay on display.
mcvisster said:
We have to ask raymanFX to make us aod with low battery consumption like stock. I think that it would be possible to make aod from clock that is set when you lift device or from clock- night mode. Only thing is to make it to stay on display.
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This will already be available in Lineage 15.1, for it's a stock (or easily enough unlockable) option in Oreo.
Samsung's AOD is much cooler, though...
I don't know what people like about AOD. I don't need a permanent clock. I'd prefer if screen would turn on only for notification, but that's not possible so I disable it.
Has this become available now ?
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If any of you clever developers / tinkerers know of a 'lite' app to use to fix the non working ambient display issues I.E. pick up to wake doesnt work, a recommendation would be soooo welcome. I looked at apps like gravity etc in the play store, but they are a. rather large and b. the permissions they require are a bit suspect. Thanks in advance
Did not know something was wrong.
So I pick it up it does not wake up, I think is a good thing. When I pick it up and I want a display, I press something and have no problem with that.
This maybe one reason the Pixel XL has an excellent battery life.
At the suggestion of another user here, I installed https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tomer.alwayson
It's reminiscent of Samsung's version but has a lot more customisability. There's also an option to turn of the display completely when the proximity sensor is activated. All of the permissions make perfect sense fit the features you select and it doesn't cause a terrible battery hit.
raynan said:
At the suggestion of another user here, I installed https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tomer.alwayson
It's reminiscent of Samsung's version but has a lot more customisability. There's also an option to turn of the display completely when the proximity sensor is activated. All of the permissions make perfect sense fit the features you select and it doesn't cause a terrible battery hit.
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Cool app, appears to hit battery fairly hard in my test.
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Cool app, appears to hit battery fairly hard in my test.
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That's why I said it wasn't terrible... Lol. It's definitely not great on your battery, but I can still make it through a day with quite heavy usage.
Ambient display is only meant to flash notifications on the screen in black and white for a short period then turn off. As far as I know, the pick up and bump to wake is an OEM added feature that Motorola, Samsung, and likely others added, but it isn't in stock Android.
Sent from my Pixel XL
imnuts said:
Ambient display is only meant to flash notifications on the screen in black and white for a short period then turn off. As far as I know, the pick up and bump to wake is an OEM added feature that Motorola, Samsung, and likely others added, but it isn't in stock Android.
Sent from my Pixel XL
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On the Pixel XL it flashes only once which i find to be a disappointment. Also on the Nexus 6 , 6P and 5X the notification/time flashed once upon picking up or moving the phone a bit. This is not enabled on the Pixel models for some reason.
AstroDigital said:
Did not know something was wrong.
So I pick it up it does not wake up, I think is a good thing. When I pick it up and I want a display, I press something and have no problem with that.
This maybe one reason the Pixel XL has an excellent battery life.
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I'm the same way.
But obviously the OP feels different so why bother to post.
This feature does not even work for me at all (but I am able to get the light to pulse). After talking to pixel support for about 30 minutes they did confirm that Ambient display has an engineering problem they are currently working on.
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This feature does not even work for me at all (but I am able to get the light to pulse). After talking to pixel support for about 30 minutes they did confirm that Ambient display has an engineering problem they are currently working on.
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Damn !! I was going nuts trying to figure out why this phone was not acting like my Nexus 6. lol I loved the Moto display then had to end up liking the Nexus 6 version afterwards. Then this Pixel XL only flashing the notice once then never again was aggravating. and of course no good app on the play store to emulate this function with 7.1 lol
well I hope this engineering problem can be fixed with software. :silly:
I've created an app that wakes ambient display when you take the phone out of your pocket or if you have the phone face down and turn it over. The app is in addition to Google's ambient display and does not change your lock screen in anyway.
I added a few other paid features for pulsing at an interval, wave to unlock, and battery percentage display on the ambient display.
I would love to have a few beta testers for the extra features, as it's a work in progress. Message me if you'd like a free code to redeem for the paid features.
Check it out: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.compass.ambiturner
I wrote an App that lets you control your phone's brightness provided it's running Android 8.0+ and has a compatible fingerprint sensor.
I wrote it because I change my phone's brightness as often as I change it's volume, if not more, and I was upset I didn't have dedicated hardware for it. When Oreo launched and it added fingerprint gesture detection, I figured it was time
I own and test on a Google Pixel, and the app has been out for 2 weeks so I've been able to squash most bugs.
Feedback and suggestions are most welcome!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tunjid.fingergestures
Gonna give this a try.
This is another most required feature for any device and being it via fingerprint sensor, SWEET!
I wanted to manage brightness bar quickly on STOCK like we had few features in custom ROMs, this app brings in what I wanted and yes turning off Adaptive brightness saves battery too.
Kudos to you @youtube10
Can't say I can personally find much use for this app but props to you @youtube10! Looks like a very well designed and thought out app. Oreo is shaping up to be a great release with all the additional APIs available.
I thoroughly enjoy this app in the day that I have used it. Works well with no bugs to mention. Thank you for your contribution sir!
Just installed it, damn this is nice, so much more easy to adjust brigtness
This is working well, but I discovered one bug (or maybe just strange behavior): If I answer a FB Messenger video call while my phone is locked, and am in the call, if I swipe the sensor to adjust brightness, it adjusts but blacks out the video until I go to the lockscreen, unlock the device, then switch back to the call. Does it have something to do with the fact that it doesn't (not supposed to?) work on the lockscreen?
Just what I am looking for. Perfect bro. Thanks!
any way to edit what's on the ambient display?
would love to get a battery% on there.
Agreed. That would be nice.
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using XDA Labs
I don't understand why Google doesn't put battery percent on the screen I would also like to be able to adjust the size
Have there been any updates on this subject now that we have the working root and TRWP?
Really love to have options to change clock colors and display battery percentage.
mngdew said:
Have there been any updates on this subject now that we have the working root and TRWP?
Really love to have options to change clock colors and display battery percentage.
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Nope, not yet...
I want to know why the font changes. Sometimes its tall & skinny other times, short & fat.
winstonbyrd said:
I want to know why the font changes. Sometimes its tall & skinny other times, short & fat.
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In order to prevent burn-in.
mngdew said:
In order to prevent burn-in.
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Isn't that (also?) why it moves around?
It would be nice if Google could do something simple like say, have an automatic off setting so it's not wasting power during the night.
Must Samsung lead the way with everything Google does? Seriously?
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It would be nice if Google could do something simple like say, have an automatic off setting so it's not wasting power during the night.
Must Samsung lead the way with everything Google does? Seriously?
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So you'd like to see ambient display start but only run for a set amount of time? I know I've seen it get really dim, dimmer than when it starts
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So you'd like to see ambient display start but only run for a set amount of time? I know I've seen it get really dim, dimmer than when it starts
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Yes. It's something Samsung has had for ages now. I mean Google took the time to create a scheduled system for blue light reduction, yet couldn't bother to do the same with Ambient Display. It's either on 24-7 or off.
The best solution I've found is to put a piece of paper or such over the top sensor at night so the phone will think the device is in a pocket and turn off the screen.
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paper or such over the top sensor
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The best ideas are the easiest sometimes. I stay away from Samsung. I can't stand trying to figure out where they put stuff at. Why change menu structure even. I've tried several times because of the awesome hardware but never make it past about 2 months.
byproxy said:
any way to edit what's on the ambient display?
would love to get a battery% on there.
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Want Ambient Display to show battery level? Star this issue and let Google know (but don't comment)
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/1...how-battery-level-star-issue-let-google-know/
If you comment you *will* get spammed by Google notifications, just Star, do NOT comment. (don't ask how I know )
Google Issue Tracker
https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/62319884
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Want Ambient Display to show battery level? Star this issue and let Google know (but don't comment)
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/1...how-battery-level-star-issue-let-google-know/
If you comment you *will* get spammed by Google notifications, just Star, do NOT comment. (don't ask how I know )
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Cheers for the tip! :good::good: We've done my part now let's wait
I just got my pixel 2 XL and can't believe google has not enabled this already, it's a very basic item and a must have for many.
Pretty pathetic, hopefully once roms start dropping this will fix many shortcomings on the device.
As mentioned in an different thread, using Accubattery will display the battery level on the AOD. In my brief testing, Google reported the app as not consuming any measurable amount of power overnight, so no appreciable battery draw. Also, there is a root app from an XDA RC that displays the music you are currently playing/streaming on to the AOD. This is different from the existing "now playing" feature already built in, and at the end of the article HERE it says that almost any "text" can be displayed on the AOD. It's not the built in Google controls for the AOD we are expecting, but there is hope for customization for those with root, and in the coming ROMs.
Well, got this notice, just don't know what "Changed" (shrug)
https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/62319884
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Well, got this notice, just don't know what "Changed" (shrug)
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It just means there was another comment left. You will be spammed eternally! :silly:
v12xke said:
As mentioned in an different thread, using Accubattery will display the battery level on the AOD. In my brief testing, Google reported the app as not consuming any measurable amount of power overnight, so no appreciable battery draw. Also, there is a root app from an XDA RC that displays the music you are currently playing/streaming on to the AOD. This is different from the existing "now playing" feature already built in, and at the end of the article HERE it says that almost any "text" can be displayed on the AOD. It's not the built in Google controls for the AOD we are expecting, but there is hope for customization for those with root, and in the coming ROMs.
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After I read your post I downloaded accubattery and it works quite well. Thanks for the heads up
I hope they enable the ability to keep the icon on the lockscreen while removing it from the notification panel.. that would be perfect.
sent from my Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
One of the more pleasant surprises I got when I bought this phone was how dark the screen could get for night tile viewing. With Night Mode and the lowest brightness, I could browse my phone first thing in the morning without dying.
Now, on Nougat, Night Mode just adds a yellowish tint - probably reducing blue light or whatever - and brightness doesn't seem to go as low now. Kinda blinded this morning...
Is there some way of fixing this?
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I probably should've specified I wasn't looking for a separate app for this purpose. I know that much!
Just wondering if I can get the built in function to be sensible again.
Rizaria said:
I probably should've specified I wasn't looking for a separate app for this purpose. I know that much!
Just wondering if I can get the built in function to be sensible again.
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Surely.
No you can't.
Well,
Currently looking into downgrading to Marshmallow then. Newer doesn't always equal better, sigh~
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Rizaria said:
MOD EDIT
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This is an international FORUM. People are from different cutural backgrounds, ethnicity, religion, beliefes......
What might be acceptable, might not be for others.
Please be careful in your words
Thanks
No idea what I said, but okay.
Hi,
i want to disable Screen Brightness Machine Learning on my phone. It must be like Android 8.1
I mean the only thing Screen care for the Brightness must be Light Sensor. Because ML thing works like ***.
Is there any build.prop code or something like that? How can i do that?
Thanks.
perfect_ said:
Hi,
i want to disable Screen Brightness Machine Learning on my phone. It must be like Android 8.1
I mean the only thing Screen care for the Brightness must be Light Sensor. Because ML thing works like ***.
Is there any build.prop code or something like that? How can i do that?
Thanks.
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On Adaptive brightness option, turn it off.
RFD80M-75679 said:
On Adaptive brightness option, turn it off.
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You misunderstood me.
perfect_ said:
Hi,
i want to disable Screen Brightness Machine Learning on my phone. It must be like Android 8.1
Thanks.
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You can either use the new Screen Brightness or turn if off completely.
Have you tried training it for a few days by adjusting the brightness to your needs?
For me, it works perfectly after the training phase.
There is no way a normal user can do it, on a locked device. I am sure there are ways with root there are ways to fix this. This was my biggest issue for a week when I got Android 9, and now 10 (since in 10 whatever was learned in pie, at least for me, was lost). After a week of teaching it how I want things to do, it just does it at it should.
Howdy2 said:
You can either use the new Screen Brightness or turn if off completely.
Have you tried training it for a few days by adjusting the brightness to your needs?
For me, it works perfectly after the training phase.
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The point is ML doesnt obey my commands. Thats why i want to disable it.
It learns ok. but when it finishes his learning phase i cant control the Brightness manually.
For example:
ML increases Brightness to %100
but thats too much for me for that moment
so i am trying change it to %50 and then
ML immediatly increases Brightness to %100
I cant control the Brightness after the Learning phase. Its just so dumb.
I just want back my old but gold Light Sensor.
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There is no way a normal user can do it, on a locked device. I am sure there are ways with root there are ways to fix this. This was my biggest issue for a week when I got Android 9, and now 10 (since in 10 whatever was learned in pie, at least for me, was lost). After a week of teaching it how I want things to do, it just does it at it should.
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There must be a way.
perfect_ said:
I cant control the Brightness after the Learning phase. Its just so dumb.
I just want back my old but gold Light Sensor.
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What. Just adjust the slider dude... been using it since it was new and I can adjust the slider under the quick settings any time.
What do you mean by learning phase? It tells you, that leaning phase is over and it's not adjustable anymore or what? :laugh:
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What. Just adjust the slider dude... been using it since it was new and I can adjust the slider under the quick settings any time.
What do you mean by learning phase? It tells you, that leaning phase is over and it's not adjustable anymore or what? :laugh:
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Just watch this.
Stock Android 9 - March 2020 v10.0.20
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Just watch this.
Stock Android 9 - March 2020 v10.0.20
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Indeed, you are right, the old fashion system pre-9 was much better, and much more reliable. You set a point on the slider and the auto-brightness only modified slightly in that area. Until the auto-brightness post-9 learns it's a chore, and after that... teaching it new things, it's again a chore.
The whole process is related to the Device Health Services subsystem where you can reset the whole learning to factory default. Maybe from there, you can have some success, but from what I've googled, there is no way to do that on stock locked. Maybe there are xposed, or magisk modules that could take care of that.
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Just watch this.
Stock Android 9 - March 2020 v10.0.20
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Wow.. I have never seen that. Been using 9 since it came out, with the latest sec. patch every time. I've adjusted the brightness many times, but I've never seen this happen.
Is it the same if you drag it instead of tapping a new location for the knob?
Also, I have the complete Digital Wellbeing bs disabled for a long time now, maybe that's why I've never seen this? Might have to do something with it.