[Request] Screen light up on SMS - Nexus One Themes and Apps

I've searched around a bit and no luck. Is there any way to get the screen to light up when a new SMS is received? The trackball lighting up is a nice idea, but I rarely notice it when my phone is on silent. I've looked through every option on the N1 and don't see it anywhere. I also searched the nexus forums here and with Google. Thanks.

wow you rarely notice the trackball? I find the trackball notification way to bright. such an option is indeed not available. I am not sure if many others have your problem, so I am guessing they wont make an app for that

ericc191 said:
I've searched around a bit and no luck. Is there any way to get the screen to light up when a new SMS is received? The trackball lighting up is a nice idea, but I rarely notice it when my phone is on silent. I've looked through every option on the N1 and don't see it anywhere. I also searched the nexus forums here and with Google. Thanks.
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Have you tried Handscent SMS: http://www.handcent.com/. Does the job nicely; turns the screen on with a handy quick reply pop-up. Make sure you disable the default message notifications mind.

mezhopking said:
Have you tried Handscent SMS: http://www.handcent.com/. Does the job nicely; turns the screen on with a handy quick reply pop-up. Make sure you disable the default message notifications mind.
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Wow, this is perfect. Thank you!

If you are like me, and prefer the stock messaging app, then you should look at SMSAwake.

1 vote for Handcent from me.
It works perfectly with ALOT of options and settings to choose from.

I use SMS Popup from the Market and it works great. It also has its own notifications, or you can just use the default N1 ones.

Ovrclock said:
I use SMS Popup from the Market and it works great. It also has its own notifications, or you can just use the default N1 ones.
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I tried that, but it didn't wake up the screen on my N1.

ericc191 said:
I tried that, but it didn't wake up the screen on my N1.
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Then it didn't lod properly.
I have it on my Nexus and the screen lights up and shows the messge on screen.
Quite risky in meetings when I recieve a 'dodgy' message from my wife!

Amdathlonuk said:
Then it didn't lod properly.
I have it on my Nexus and the screen lights up and shows the messge on screen.
Quite risky in meetings when I recieve a 'dodgy' message from my wife!
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Lol, yeah, I have pop ups turned off with Handcent for that same reason.

to name them all...
chompSMS is nice, too

I second on ChompSMS

Amdathlonuk said:
I have it on my Nexus and the screen lights up and shows the messge on screen.
Quite risky in meetings when I recieve a 'dodgy' message from my wife!
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ericc191 said:
Lol, yeah, I have pop ups turned off with Handcent for that same reason.
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...his wife sends you risky messages too?
I KID I KID!

deprecate said:
...his wife sends you risky messages too?
I KID I KID!
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lol, nice one!

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Handcent Issue while on Fresh 2.0B2??

I send texts, and handcent says the texts werent sent, butthen the person responds like 1 minute later (without resending) anyone else having this issue?
yep I get the same thing.
I am using DamageControl's 2.1 rom and getting the same problem. I believe it is known in that thread.
jtmercutio said:
I send texts, and handcent says the texts werent sent, butthen the person responds like 1 minute later (without resending) anyone else having this issue?
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Yup same exact issue as you, had the issue on fresh 2.0b2, 2.0b, and Damage0.999Espresso. Have searched all over, but cannot find a fix for this.
also Bank of America App gives a "page not found error" in all 3 of these roms.
Any Fixes would be great. I've spent the last 2 hours searching the threads to no avail.
running b2 with no Handcent problems.
Intermittent problems. Switched to chompSMS and don't seem to have problems yet. I'll update if I do.
I have the same issue with Damage's rom.
Try out chompsms. I have had zero problems!
Chomp SMS is actually better than handcent for the first time. The only thing I wish Chomp had was a pop up without quick reply. and my screen dosent turn on when someone texts me. But oh well I love it.
marcusva79 said:
Chomp SMS is actually better than handcent for the first time. The only thing I wish Chomp had was a pop up without quick reply. and my screen dosent turn on when someone texts me. But oh well I love it.
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You can turn off the "Turn Screen On" while receiving text with Chomp. Check all your options, it's in there.
Is there a way to make chomp not have those nasty iphone looking bubbles?
conman13 said:
You can turn off the "Turn Screen On" while receiving text with Chomp. Check all your options, it's in there.
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Really must be used to Handcent. Chomp has been smother though
bbv203 said:
Is there a way to make chomp not have those nasty iphone looking bubbles?
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I second this, I hate those.
Is everyone able to send MMS pictures thru Chomp?
Yes, I can.
bbv203 said:
Is there a way to make chomp not have those nasty iphone looking bubbles?
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As far as customization I know you may change the color of the bubbles...check out the dev website and see if you can change the style. I didn't like the bubbles at first but it grew on me. I like it much better than Handcent. Different strokes for different folks!

App to keep LED notification going for more than 5 minutes?

Hi,
Is there an app (working with the Sensation) that can make the LED notification light flash continually until you actually open the new message or am I stuck having to bring the phone out of sleep incessantly to check if anything new has come in?
Surely such an app would just eat battery up for no reason.
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I've been having a look at this myself,
(i am a noob when it comes to devolping apps)
but i was one first to get desire and there
was a command that you can run (without root)
to get the led to flash different colours length etc..
Tried this on the sensation and just get a file cannot be found.
(if you want to now the command then pm me or
il post it up not that it be much help)
so basically this means all existing apps with run on this old
command, so a new one will be needed when somebody figures
out the file name for the sensation led - then you can
just push a number to it using the echo command and itl work.
put into a java script and your done
wait so the notification light only lasts for 5 minutes? wtf?
xnifex said:
wait so the notification light only lasts for 5 minutes? wtf?
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What?? Is this true???
You know, I never noticed that since it's my second line. Interesting. Maybe part the reason the standby time is so good on this phone. (really reaching)
I did leave my phone alone for a few hours and no flashing led for my peep mentions.
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any update on this?
I just got the phone and the lack of a notification sound or light is a big negative for me.
I would love to see the app NoLED work for the Sen4G which would be a perfect fix for this issue
The HTC Sensation does have notification by sound, LED and Vibration, look closer at your settings check out the settings in HTC Hub
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I would love to see the app NoLED work for the Sen4G which would be a perfect fix for this issue
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It does work for Sensation 4g. I use it.
Docmjldds said:
It does work for Sensation 4g. I use it.
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The problem I'm having with NoLED is that I also use Handcent SMS and when you clear the NoLED notification screen it also closes the sms popup window. It's kind of annoying. A fix around that issue is the problem I'm having.
Just installed SMS Popup & it seems to have an option to repeat your reminder & can set an interval. It even turns on the screen which I missed!!!
Testing now.
https://market.android.com/details?id=net.everythingandroid.smspopup
Edit: yep, works perfectly. Only downside is you lose the awesome lockscreen feature of showing the envelope & text
Any update or workaround?
Paul22000 said:
Any update or workaround?
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look at my post right above yours
xnifex said:
look at my post right above yours
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That's only for SMS, which I literally never use. (I use Google Voice for 100% of my texting.)
Paul22000 said:
That's only for SMS, which I literally never use. (I use Google Voice for 100% of my texting.)
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you and my buddy Mike would get along great. He refuses to get SMS & only uses Google Talk
xnifex said:
you and my buddy Mike would get along great. He refuses to get SMS & only uses Google Talk
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Haha yes! And I've successfully converted a few others as well. I mainly use it because I can text via my work PC or my home PC. Texting with a full keyboard = a thousand times better
Plus saving on text messaging costs, and ease of porting number over yadda yadda
Anyway, I've been testing out NoLED today and it's a nice app but I don't like that it turns the entire screen on. Massive battery loss there.
Is there a better way?
from what I've read NoLED was made with an AMOLED screen in mind where black doesn't drain the battery because those LEDs are actually off
I've been using NoLED with Handcent. There is an option in NoLED that is Handcent specific that seems to keep the sms popup under the NoLED notification. Just unlock NoLED with the volume rocker and the popup window will remain open. Only downside is when the phone is on vibrate you will be constantly taking the phone out of vibrate mode to unlock NoLED to view sms popups. At that point you'd have to use the home or back key to unluck NoLED but it will dismiss the sms popup. So NoLED is ALMOST a nice fix. Gonna use it for now until something better comes along.
Paul22000 said:
Anyway, I've been testing out NoLED today and it's a nice app but I don't like that it turns the entire screen on. Massive battery loss there.
Is there a better way?
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After going through all the app's options and menus extensively, I now have it set to disable the screen via the proximity sensor (ie if in my pocket etc).
Now I'm trying to use the Blink feature so if my phone is on a table or somewhere exposed, the screen isn't 100% on. Rather, it turns off/on periodically.
However, it seems the Blink feature doesn't work on the Sensation? When I get a notification, the screen never turns on.
If I disable blink, it works again right away (but then the screen is on 100% of the time when not in my pocket).
Anyone else experienced this?

Notifications

Why do I not see one thread discussing notifications? Given we don't have kernel source, BLN is not possible, but seems it would be useless anyway considering how dim the blacklights are. Also, it appears NoLED does not support the charge yet. What's everyone doing for notifications on this thing?!?!
Noled works just fine on the charge
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Hmmmm wtf, I've got widget on and tried reboot, still nothing...Will dig further...Looks like this is all we will ever have though for notifs tho
Just a couple of tips; Download Handcent SMS(not sure if you can do this with stock) and change the settings to turn the screen on when you receive an SMS. If that still doesn't get your attention just set it so you receive an update every 1-15 mins if you don't check the unread messages.
I spent 2 years without a notification LED and didn't see a point to it. Loud notification alert + screen on works fine for me.
blarrick said:
Just a couple of tips; Download Handcent SMS(not sure if you can do this with stock) and change the settings to turn the screen on when you receive an SMS. If that still doesn't get your attention just set it so you receive an update every 1-15 mins if you don't check the unread messages.
I spent 2 years without a notification LED and didn't see a point to it. Loud notification alert + screen on works fine for me.
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I prefer GoSMS over Handcent, way more efficient, cleaner, more features...screen does turn on when I recieve it, but if I'm out and phone is in my pocket and can't hear/feel it, I used to just take a quick glance to see if BLN was on...Rather dissapointed they didn't put an LED in here...Will look into the update thing though, thanks
NoLED works great on my charge. There is a setting for delaying it for popup txts and I have that on. You do have to be using the Glass or Puzzle lock screen for it to work, if you're on a custom rom.
dewijaro said:
NoLED works great on my charge. There is a setting for delaying it for popup txts and I have that on. You do have to be using the Glass or Puzzle lock screen for it to work, if you're on a custom rom.
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I'm on gummycharge GBE, appears glass/puzzle lock screen in settings doesn't work, those are the only two options and I have AOSP lock screen...Also, just tried delay sms feature, will let you guys know a fix when I figure it out

Message notification light

I have the Chinese version of the phone.
I am wondering, does this phone have any kind of mail, message or notification light when the screen is off?
If someone sends me a Line, Messenger or Gmail message, is there any kind of blinking light, edge lighting or glowing ring around the punch hole?
I am looking in the options and all I can find is an edge lighting option for phone calls.
But if someone calls me, and I miss the call, when the screen is off there is no blinking light or anything. Help.
There is no notification LED/Light.
I'm using True Edge which works to a point, seems to work great and then just stop - even with all the battery optimisation settings set correctly etc. But I think this is your best choice.
Thanks for the answer about no notification light.
Also thanks for the app recommendation.
Does anyone know of a good app that will put a notification ring around the punch hold camera with the screen on or off?
Please share. Thanks.
samusx said:
Thanks for the answer about no notification light.
Also thanks for the app recommendation.
Does anyone know of a good app that will put a notification ring around the punch hold camera with the screen on or off?
Please share. Thanks.
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I was looking for same, but couldn't find one that works, hence why went for app
Did you try this one? I just found it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.used.aoe
samusx said:
Thanks for the answer about no notification light.
Also thanks for the app recommendation.
Does anyone know of a good app that will put a notification ring around the punch hold camera with the screen on or off?
Please share. Thanks.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8-pro/themes/app-energy-ring-battery-indicator-t4087297
I've been following this and already contacted to the developer to get our beloved oppo find x2 pro supported!
In the meantime I'm using battery bar. Not ad perfect ad the punch hole ring, but I'm ok until we get supported.
hunhool said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8-pro/themes/app-energy-ring-battery-indicator-t4087297
I've been following this and already contacted to the developer to get our beloved oppo find x2 pro supported!
In the meantime I'm using battery bar. Not ad perfect ad the punch hole ring, but I'm ok until we get supported.
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This app is just a battery indicator right? Does it notify for messages, mails and missed calls too?
samusx said:
Did you try this one? I just found it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.used.aoe
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Not tried that one, going to have a look now.
BlueMeany68 said:
Not tried that one, going to have a look now.
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Won't allow one of the permissions required, just turns it off again
OMG, that eats battery.
I have found that the developer of True Edge also do the same, but with an AOD which also appears to work. Its called AMOLED, and actually includes the same options as True Edge

Screen Lights Effects not working properly...

Hi, i am using the Chinese version of the Find X2 pro and I just can't seem to get the it to work for notifications.
It works just fine when I get calls, but it doesn't do anything when I receive messages from like WhatsApp or WeChat etc.
I have the "light effects for lock screen" option turned on but it still doesn't work Does anyone here know a fix?
Natsuhappy said:
Hi, i am using the Chinese version of the Find X2 pro and I just can't seem to get the it to work for notifications.
It works just fine when I get calls, but it doesn't do anything when I receive messages from like WhatsApp or WeChat etc.
I have the "light effects for lock screen" option turned on but it still doesn't work Does anyone here know a fix?
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Same here. Never noticed this working on mine either now you mention it. China spec in UK also.
Doesn't work with global rom in UK either! I use True Edge from google play store, but even that is hit and miss (and it's not brilliant on the battery). Not sure why a company who doesn't include a notification LED doesn't do more for other methods of notifying.
No problems here in Holland
No chinees version
Johnti said:
No problems here in Holland
No chinees version
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Same here. Works fine
Sent from my OPPO CPH2025 using XDA Labs
hunhool said:
Same here. Works fine
Sent from my OPPO CPH2025 using XDA Labs
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Bizarre (seems to be the buzz word for this phone). I got mine from Netherlands, and running EU rom, but they don't work for me.
Anyone got these Lock Screen Notifications working?
I've got the settings and it works lighting up, but only once, then it just stops which sort of defeats the object ?
BlueMeany68 said:
Anyone got these Lock Screen Notifications working?
I've got the settings and it works lighting up, but only once, then it just stops which sort of defeats the object ?
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It's only lighting up once or twice. Don't expect more. It's ok like that. If you want more then install from playstore. There a couple of apps which has similar settings for incoming messages calls, etc.
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Natsuhappy said:
Hi, i am using the Chinese version of the Find X2 pro and I just can't seem to get the it to work for notifications.
It works just fine when I get calls, but it doesn't do anything when I receive messages from like WhatsApp or WeChat etc.
I have the "light effects for lock screen" option turned on but it still doesn't work Does anyone here know a fix?
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Can I ask you which update you have now , mine received update once only and may security until now
Yeah same issue here. Always On display is the only workaround I can think of.
With no LED they need a way to let you know of missed calls and text messages..
Can anyone recommend an alternative app?
Sage said:
Yeah same issue here. Always On display is the only workaround I can think of.
With no LED they need a way to let you know of missed calls and text messages..
Can anyone recommend an alternative app?
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I've tried:
True Edge
Always on Edge
Always on AMOLED
Notify Edge
All are *huge* battery suckers
Currently using Notify Buddy by Xander Apps. Seems to be the best for battery useage and lights up a circle (which is an absolute PITA to position). I have it perpendicular to the camera punch on right of screen. Works for *most* apps but not all.
Don't agree with the comment about notification only lighting once or twice is useful. We have notification sounds for that!
Don't agree with the comment about notification only lighting once or twice is useful. We have notification sounds for that!
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I think this is more if you are away from your phone or it's on silent. You want to be able to glance at your phone and know if there is something important pending. (like a missed call). At this point in time without Always on Display there is no way to do this.
Thanks for the app recommendation
I did try NotifyBuddy though didnt work for me.. No LED coming up.
i think always on display is the best option. at least it's a factory app designed to be run all the time.
For anyone not sure it's called "Screen off Clock" in the Oppo settings.
Sage said:
I did try NotifyBuddy though didnt work for me.. No LED coming up.
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Took an age for me to "find" the LED on screen. Had to manually position and then use the overly-sensitive pseudo mouse to eventually find it. Move it a millimetre and it's gone again!
Similar issue on my UK purchased device, just over a month now, one update since purchase - CPH2025CPW_11_A.24 (still on June security patch!!)
Initially screen light effect for lock screen notifications worked but in the last few days has stopped lighting up for messages. Works fine for incoming calls though...

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