where can i dim the backlight? i'm searching for the backlight settings, but haven't found anything.
any reg tweak?
thx very much.
do u need to check some key register.....
i guess not. did some research, seems you can't set the backlight in any way.
poor, but true.
under power settings there is 'backlight off' and 'display off'.
i set the backlight off to quick (15secs) but display off to 2 minutes. The display is quite readable indoors with the backlight off (I suspect it is on a little - so the description in settings is not accurate).
Hopefully a firmware update will bring proper brightness control. Although I rememer my C500 and C550 not having it as well.
rgds
Im not sure if the hardware supports multiple levels for backlight.
I tried an app to test.(only tested on vda2 wm 5.0)
the only thing that happens is off or on.
but it works on ppc version!(didnt try on real ppc , but the emulator does switch light conditions! nothing happens on sp emulator)
no, unfortunately it's not supported.
big, big disadvantage!
Verify this Keyreg....and update on your SP.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Backlight\
- AcTimeout = 60
- AutoSensor = 1
- BatteryBacklight = 40
- BatteryTimeout = 15
- m_ACTimeout = 0
- m_BatteryTimeout = 0
Byeee
Sky_Lab
Tytn 2
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hello
When i am have a phonecall the backlight goes off after ca 30 sec. IT DRIVERS ME CRAZY. I dont want that, i want it still on so i can chech kalender, other numbers, even make that choise 12345 that you have to do in some companychangees.
-is there a fix?
- som program that can handle this?
have you tried to adjust the "Turn off backlight if device is not used for" in settings?
don't tipple post the same question I removed the 2 other posts
as well, you could just give the phone screen a little flick in the dead space every minute to keep it on, if you don't wanna extend the default backlight of settings.
use shaps advanced config or i think kaiser tweak has the option to turn off fast sleep while in a call.
If you use S2U2, you can set it to prevent this, check the Tips link in my sig for the settings.
Hello
i have a strange problem, but i dont know when it really started
i have an htc touch pro, latest official firmware
it seems the device ignores all suspend settings
settings are:
turn off backlight if device not used for 1 min
turn off device if not used for 2 min
but the device goes black after approx 28 - 30 secs sometimes longer, but thats the usual time
anyone any ideas what could be causing this type of behavior ?
Hy,
you have the setting for each of the battery operation and mains operation done?
Greatz
mccoffein
yep done both
AutoLight V2.5
HTC Topaz (Diamond 2) auto adjust backlight function is a good idea with a not very good implementation. It must be said to HTC excuse that the light sensor is very noisy, especially at low light conditions.
Some alternatives do exist but are not very good or are Compact Framework application (not a very good idea for background application).
AutoLight is supposed to be a better implementation for the auto adjust backlight function.
Requirements and compatibility
AutoLight was developed for HTC Topaz (Diamond 2) with WM6.1 and it critically depends on HTCSensorSDK.dll, HTCUtil.dll and on a 10 levels backlight starting from value 1.
It has been reported to work with WM6.5, on Rhodium (Touch Pro 2) and on Leo (HD2) and it might works on other HTC phones but the test is up to you. I do not think it can work on non-HTC phones.
AutoLight is a native application with a very low memory usage. On the other hand the Configurator requires Compact Framework 2 but it should be closed after the use.
The Configurator is designed for WVGA screens.
Install
Run AutoLight.cab and install in main memory (not in storage card), run AutoLight.Config.cab and install where you like, then softreset (this should also disable the native auto adjust backlight function, check for that in the Control Panel Power applet).
If you have previously installed autolight V2.x and want only upgrade to V2.4 without having your configuration reset to default use the Configurator to stop AutoLight. After that overwrite AutoLight.exe, ChangeLight.exe and AutoLightConfig.exe with the files you find inside AutoLight.zip and softreset.
Uninstall
To uninstall AutoLight use the Configurator to stop it, then use Remove Programs in Settings.
AutoLight can be also be stopped running the AutoLightStop utility.
To uninstall AutoLight Configurator use Remove Programs in Settings.
Configurator
AutoLight working depends on parameters it gets from registry. For details on parameters see AutoLight.reg.txt and AutoLigth.reg
The Configurator gives a more user friendly access to these parameters. Nevertheless, the configuration process is quite complex and should be done after thoroughly reading AutoLight.reg.txt.
The second tab of the Configurator contains a graphical representation of the calibration table used to convert light sensor to backlight values. Note that:
- the horizontal scale is not linear but goes according to square root of the light sensor value;
- the horizontal red segments represent the ranges of light sensor values assigned to every backlight level;
- the horizontal red segment whose backlight level is selected (with the control on top of the second tab) turns blue;
- the small rectangles connecting the segments are the hysteresis;
- the vertical blue line is the current light sensor value (only available when AutoLight is running);
- the horizontal blue line is the current backlight level (only available when AutoLight is running).
Freeze backlight command
When you use your phone in a rapidly changing light environment AutoLight keeps hunting the right backlight level. For example, this may happen using a GPS navigator inside a running car. The freeze backlight command solves this kind of problem by keeping the backlight level stable from the moment it is invoked.
To freeze the backlight level run ChangeLight.exe without any parameter. Using ChangeLight.exe and a hardware button mapper you can freeze the backlight level just pressing a button. From then on the backlight level remains stable until you run ChangeLight.exe again, power your phone off or change power from AC to battery or viceversa.
User offset change and increment/decrement backlight command
If you are not satisfied with the backlight level as computed by AutoLight you can add a positive or negative offset to it. The offset values, one for use when on battery and one for use when on AC power, can be entered using the Configurator.
Moreover, running ChangeLight.exe with parameter "/-" decrements backlight level by one, with parameter "/+" increments backlight level by one. The utility then adjusts current offset level accordingly. Using ChangeLight.exe and a hardware button mapper you can change backlight and offset without using the stylus.
History
v2.5 [26-10-2009]
- Fix for phones where sensor data was returned as int instead that byte (thanks to nik3r).
v2.4 [06-10-2009]
- Freeze backlight command.
v2.3 [14-09-2009]
- New lower backlight default calibration.
- Offset CPL option removed due to induced instability at high light levels.
- Minor fixes.
v2.2 [06-09-2009]
- Application exception list by window title OR class name.
- Minor fixes.
v2.1 [01-09-2009]
- Fix for adding applications with Configurator.
v2.0 [01-09-2009]
- Configurator application added.
- Increment/decrement backlight command.
- Better default values for calibration table.
- Minor fixes.
v1.3 [22-08-2009]
- User changeable backlight offset.
v1.2.1 [21-08-2009]
- Uninstall procedure correction.
- Minor fixes.
v1.2 [20-08-2009]
- Better backlight stability.
- No more backlight instability on power on.
v1.1.1 [17-08-2009]
- Value of SampleN registry value changed from 10 to 12.
v1.1 [16-08-2009]
- Added change backlight for different applications capability (OverrideWindows registry value).
v1.0 [15-08-2009]
- First public release.
USUAL LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Use AutoLight at your own risk! NO WARRANTY! Although running this application does not seem to produce any damage on my phone, I take no responsibility for any kind of damage or major or minor inconvenience caused to devices or data or person or whatever else due to this application and its usage.
I'm a bit confused. What exactly does this do?
How is this different than the excellent LUMOS?
i tried lumos & g-light and eventually got back to WM6 default autolight & its working pretty good.
how this app different/better than default autolight?
because its starting from level 1 not from 2?
supreme_one333 said:
I'm a bit confused. What exactly does this do?
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It changes backlight according to ambient light level.
Nagrom Nniuq said:
How is this different than the excellent LUMOS?
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Lumos (and G-Light) are not bad but they use Compact Framework even for the background always running process. Use a task manager to see how much memory they consume. Moreover, under stress condition (many running applications) a Compact Framework application can be forced to close.
bnm7bnm said:
i tried lumos & g-light and eventually got back to WM6 default autolight & its working pretty good. how this app different/better than default autolight?
because its starting from level 1 not from 2?
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Yes, because it starts from level 1, not 3 (at least on my Topaz is 3). Moreover, it's more configurable (if you are experienced enough to tweak the registry) and because with version 1.1 it can change backlight for different applications (details inside the zip).
Works well on WM 6.5
Cool, thanks for answering the questions. I'll try it out.
Version 1.1.1 posted.
Hi,
Does not work with T-Mobile variant of Touch Diamond 2.
Regards
spangelsaregreat said:
Hi,Does not work with T-Mobile variant of Touch Diamond 2.Regards
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Wold you be a bit more specific?
Does not install?
Does install but AutoLight.exe does not start?
AutoLight.exe starts but does not regulate backlight?
Thanks a lot, Great work
Exactly what i'm looking for.. I will keep this..
oruam57 said:
Wold you be a bit more specific?
Does not install?
Does install but AutoLight.exe does not start?
AutoLight.exe starts but does not regulate backlight?
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Hi
It installs fine, it just does not affect the backlight at all.
Regards
Great App!!!
In the list of task process, autolight used 3.70kb. (very little).
I have one question, how work the battery consumption of the program? Comparing the original autobaklight or the third level of backlight?
Magus said:
I have one question, how work the battery consumption of the program? Comparing the original autobaklight or the third level of backlight?
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The program only runs when the device is active and does very little (it mostly sleep) so it adds almost nothing to battery consumption.
Consumption due to backlight of course depends on external light. AutoLight is darker than original service at low light level but brighter at very high level.
If you want to aggressively save the battery you must change the calibration curve to keep lower backlight levels. Inside the zip you find details on the calibration curve and how change it (registry tweaking and patience are required).
spangelsaregreat said:
It installs fine, it just does not affect the backlight at all.
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If you are sure that the AutoLight.exe process is running and that the original autolight service is disabled (from the control panel power applet) I must suppose that your branded device is somewhat different enough from tha standard Topaz to prevent AutoLight working (maybe some extra security settings).
Do you plan to make configurator for those who do afraid to directly edit the registry?
EgorLev said:
Do you plan to make configurator for those who do afraid to directly edit the registry?
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I really do not have enough free time to write a decent configurator and I prefer to concentrate on the core functionality (I want to remove the "flash" on power on due to sensor setup).
On the other hand the program is free (and copyright free also) so if someone wants to write a configurator...
May be off the thread, but can you tell how much its possible to change light settings in direction of brightest level?
I have CMP (ComMangerPro) running at that excellent program control my light settings according to schedules and places. It could be rather cool to give more light when I have chosen the highest level?
Gizmodo had a post today about bugs in the auto-brightness feature of both iPhone and Android phones, specifically the Galaxy S models. Below is the quote regarding our phone. I was just wondering if this is something that could be fixed in Cognition or other roms, and if so would it significantly increase battery life for those of us using auto-brightness?
Android Automatic Brightness Bugs
Both of the Android phones we lab tested have their own Auto Brightness operational errors or bugs. On the Samsung Galaxy S two of the four Android Automatic Brightness levels are set ridiculously high: 7,000 and 30,000 lux – they are about a factor of 10 too high to be useful. The Galaxy S screen brightness remains at an incredibly low 170 cd/m2 up until near Full Daylight, only about 50 percent of the screen brightness that it can deliver, and it waits up until almost Direct Sunlight to move up to it's maximum screen brightness of 305 cd/m2. Since there are no available settings or adjustments it's better to leave the Automatic Brightness permanently off until this gets fixed with a software update. The HTC Desire has a somewhat better choice of brightness level breakpoints than the Galaxy S, but it has a bug similar to the iPhone – once the light sensor detects a light level over 100 lux it won't allow the screen below Android brightness Level 2 until the display is cycled off by going into sleep mode using the power button or Screen timeout.
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http://gizmodo.com/5673444/why-exis...d-brightness-controls-are-effectively-useless
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