Can someone make the navigation keys area blink for missed whatever's?
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Download noled. I came from the BB world where the notification system was excellent. I felt lost without an LED and software to control it. Noled (I have the paid version) has worked perfectly for me.
flash the 0.3 Da_G kernel (here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1343220)
and the bln control software on the market and you will have the touchkey backlight turned into a notification led.
I'm now using BLN Control which works a treat!
The back lit keys now flash every 5 seconds whenever I get a missed call or message. With the keys being as bright as they are, you really notice them in the dark too.
This is what I love about android. "Your phone doesn't have a notification light." There's an app for that. I just downloaded noled and it works great.
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floppy__ said:
flash the 0.3 Da_G kernel (here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1343220)
and the bln control software on the market and you will have the touchkey backlight turned into a notification led.
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You can also flash romracer's kernel to enable the option on bln control if you don't intend to OC:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1380682
~David
can any one help me? BLN not working on Da_g 0.43prev2 kernel and r5.32 ICs rom....
That is something that I really miss from my N1. I loved the trackball LED notifications and I had them set up for email, texts, missed calls, voicemail, etc. I hate that now I HAVE to turn on my screen to see if I missed anything. I liked having my glowing red trackball to tell me when I received a text. I may give this a shot, as it came installed with my new ROM.
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With the Netflix Apk working on gingerbread now, I've noticed that the LEDs don't turn off and it's quite annoying. Is there anyway to manipulate the LEDs, also, besides the noled app, wouldn't it be cool if buttons could double as notification lights?. Some awesome devs on here. Any hope?
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When we get a kernel that supports BLN like Dr Honks Bali kernel then we can use them for notifications
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I think the LEDs being on is supposed to be a Gingerbread feature requested by users frustrated by the short timeout they had in prior releases.
It would be nice if they had thought to make it a setting we could easily access.
Hello Guys is this happening on all Galaxy 4G ROMS? I just installed the Bionix Frost and thought that caused the backbutton LEDs to stay on, because I just realized it's happening. Also thought the Bali kernel 2.1 is supposed to support BLN (I even copied the update library file and installed the BLN app from the Market, nothing seems to turn those pesky LEDs off like they used to (after a few secs). This is quite annoying while reading books and watching videos for an extended time. Does anyone have a clue, a script or an app to fix this?
UPDATE: Actually, I forgot to reboot, and now after rebooting the SGS4G it seems the BLB pay app works as described, using the Bali kernel 2.1 that comes with bionix Frost. It's actually pretty cool, if anyone wants to get it... you can set the button LEDs to go off after a preset time and to blink in whatever intervals for however long when a notification comes in. Just make sure you copy the updated library as described on the ROM or Kernel page for the BLN control app to work.
Just putting it out there for a dev to look into it. I am looking for something that would notify for messaging if you miss the initial alert. That is probably the one thing I really liked about the Atrix. Maybe have the bottom soft buttons illuminate and stay lit until its cleared. I know someone had it working on the Dell Streak, but I can't find anything on the market that works in that way.
it was in the works before. BLN but i dont think anybody has worked on it anymore since it wasnt working right.
I really hope someone picks it back up again, or someone can suggest something from the market.
Optimus-Prime said:
it was in the works before. BLN but i dont think anybody has worked on it anymore since it wasnt working right.
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BLN stands for ???
The lack of any form of notification lights on this phone is one of the few things I don't like about it. That said, I had the same limitation with xdandroid since it didn't support the Tilt2's LEDs for any purpose other than indicating sleep state so I'm kind of used to it.
BLN = backlight notification
It was/is a kernal feature to use 4 capacitive buttons as a notification light.
you can find it in an older Defuse kernal, but I wouldn't recommend it. It was removed due to random bugs.
Install GO SMS. It has an option for repeat alerts for messages. And its free.
First, I know there is NO notification LED on the Charge. I'm sure some of you are tired of requests and want to yell at me, and others want to say I told you so, there is a notification LED.
I want t see if there is an app that would allow the bottom hardware buttons to function as the notification LED. Similar to how the HTC Touch Pro 1 notifications worked (pulsing for e-mail, fade in/out for sms, etc...).
Any ideas?
whiteblazer01 said:
First, I know there is NO notification LED on the Charge. I'm sure some of you are tired of requests and want to yell at me, and others want to say I told you so, there is a notification LED.
I want t see if there is an app that would allow the bottom hardware buttons to function as the notification LED. Similar to how the HTC Touch Pro 1 notifications worked (pulsing for e-mail, fade in/out for sms, etc...).
Any ideas?
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NoLED. There's a workaround to get only the backlit keys working.
whiteblazer01 said:
First, I know there is NO notification LED on the Charge. I'm sure some of you are tired of requests and want to yell at me, and others want to say I told you so, there is a notification LED.
I want t see if there is an app that would allow the bottom hardware buttons to function as the notification LED. Similar to how the HTC Touch Pro 1 notifications worked (pulsing for e-mail, fade in/out for sms, etc...).
Any ideas?
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there is a way to enable BLN (backlight notifications) but it must be done through some custom kernel work, which afaik right now is not possible since we don't have kernel source code to work with
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NoLED. There's a workaround to get only the backlit keys working.
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Yea, I forgot to mention in my original post I've tried noLED. It worked fine except the whole power button thing was annoying. I had to turn the screen "on" with the home button (even though technically the screen is already on. The app said the power button feature is buggy). Again, this just goes to personal preference, and some people may not understand why I have trouble when it works for them, but I have my own preferences as that's just me. I don't like the screen bright at night, so I changed the icon colors, then I couldn't see the icons well during the day, so I had to change them back. I don't like that the icons flash around the screen (even though that's to get my attention - hence the whole purpose of the app), but it didn't completely suit my needs. It is a good app, and I'll continue to use it (I'll have to reinstall it), but my main problem is I couldn't configure it to show Google Voice notifications. I don't use sms, I only use Google Voice, and this didn't work as well. Same with the puzzle lockscreen; it doesn't show Google Voice notifications.
If you monitor google voice (in settings) it does show google voice notifications because I do it. The little google voice pops up.
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anoninja118 said:
there is a way to enable BLN (backlight notifications) but it must be done through some custom kernel work, which afaik right now is not possible since we don't have kernel source code to work with
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Not completely true... We have the kernel source for Froyo. We (TeamGummyCharged) worked on BLN's for the charge but failed on first try.. The BLN also requires a binary for the lights one that is not compatible with the Charge.. Maybe after 2.0 is released and we have more time we will pick it up again by reaching out to the original dev for that project but at the moment it is shelved.
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Not completely true... We have the kernel source for Froyo. We (TeamGummyCharged) worked on BLN's for the charge but failed on first try.. The BLN also requires a binary for the lights one that is not compatible with the Charge.. Maybe after 2.0 is released and we have more time we will pick it up again by reaching out to the original dev for that project but at the moment it is shelved.
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nice, good to know you guys can work on it... I personally don't see a use for it as the hardkey lights don't seem bright enough, though it'd be nice as an option (I'm coming from a Fascinate where they were bright and actually useful lol)
I read that CM7 will supposedly let you turn off the button lights (back, menu, search, and home), but is there a way to turn them off without it? Thanks.
Are you using a custom kernel with backlight notifications? Or do you just want the lights off all the time? If you are using a custom kernel with BLN you can use BLN Control from the market to disable backlight notifications.
I'm using it stock and want the 4 cap. button lights to turn off after a few seconds so I can watch videos in the dark (or have an app that I start that turns off the lights before I watch a movie).
Does BLN also disable capacitivte button lights (not just backlight notifications)? Are there other non custom rom solutions?
Backlight dimmer (BLD), one of Ezekeel's mods does this. It disables the capacitive buttons after x amount of time (variable you can set freely). But you need a custom kernel for this to work, not a custom rom. Check the developer section, most new kernel versions support BLD. Then, you can download NSTools from the market to set and configure the functionality.
BLN is only for notifications and blinking normally so it's not what you're looking for.
Greetz
edit: Check this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1141233
frutelaken said:
Backlight dimmer (BLD), one of Ezekeel's mods does this. It disables the capacitive buttons after x amount of time (variable you can set freely). But you need a custom kernel for this to work, not a custom rom. Check the developer section, most new kernel versions support BLD. Then, you can download NSTools from the market to set and configure the functionality.
BLN is only for notifications and blinking normally so it's not what you're looking for.
Greetz
edit: Check this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1141233
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Awesome, that's actually even better. One question though, once the buttons/lights are disabled how are they re-enabled? Simply touching the screen? Thanks.
nope they'll stay off if you touch the screen. you have to touch the buttons themselves to get them to relight
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nope they'll stay off if you touch the screen. you have to touch the buttons themselves to get them to relight
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Oh ok, perfect. thanks
Can someone point me to the correct file to download here for installing BLD:
https://github.com/Ezekeel/GLaDOS-nexus-s
Thanks
edit: the newest CM7 has the feature built in!! Thanks everyone
i've been looking for a way to disable the lights too! thanks!
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edit: the newest CM7 has the feature built in!! Thanks everyone
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As a clarification, the feature is not available on 7.1.0.1 but only in the nightly later nightly builds. However, if you're running the stable mod, a workaround is to use Spark Mod Manager.
What are backlightnotifications? What do they do? And why do we need them? I notice they are in the updated kernal.
Read the app description for the app FB states is needed and I'm sure you will figure it out.
So instead of my phone screen lighting up when i recieve a notification my back light at the bottom of my phone will light up. Am i right? OH OK I GET IT NEAT!!
Yes. If you get a text or whatever - your softkets will illuminate and stay on as a notification.
Hmm, i flashed the new kernel but bln still doesnt work. Any suggestions?
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Did you download the app? Did you enable it within the app? Did you flash the kernel through CWM as FB said? Lastly, did you receive a text to test it?
Yes, flashed through cwm. I had an old version of the app, i updated it now but still no luck. And i didnt receive a message, what should i be getting? App is enabled, ofcourse.
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You receive a text to see the BLN. It illuminates your softkeys to notify you of a text.
Or there you can push test notification within the app.
Haha, ofcourse, i know. I thought you meant i had to receive a test message upon installation. No, i already received texts and it isnt working. The test in the app foesnt do the trick either. Bummer, i really enjoyed this on froyo and didva happy dance when i saw it should be working with this new kernel.
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The test in the BLN app will take a few seconds to kick in. Tap on the test text then turn off your screen right after and you'll get the softkeys lighting up.
I've tested this so far with Trillian (works perfectly, the screen doesn't turn on when I get an IM and the softkeys do). GoSMS doesn't work though. Older versions of GoSMS used to work for me on Froyo with the Bali kernel though.
Note that the app you're trying to test this on has to support BLN!!! I think handcent might. You should go through the market and read the description for different texting apps to be sure though.
GoSMS Pro does support BLN. You have to enable LED notifications in settings --> default notification settings for it to work. I have tested and am using with no problems on GoSMS Pro.
I also disabled 'screen on'.
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GoSMS Pro does support BLN. You have to enable LED notifications in settings --> default notification settings for it to work. I have tested and am using with no problems on GoSMS Pro.
I also disabled 'screen on'.
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Aha, this was it. I enabled screen on but this is a much better solution . It doesn't work when you have screen on + led notifications enabled at the same time.
Aweeome! Glad you have it working.
Ok, the test works indeed, didnt realise it takws about 5 seconds to kick in. Im using handcent and it doesnt work there, ill have a look at the handcent settings next.
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FBis251 said:
The test in the BLN app will take a few seconds to kick in. Tap on the test text then turn off your screen right after and you'll get the softkeys lighting up.
I've tested this so far with Trillian (works perfectly, the screen doesn't turn on when I get an IM and the softkeys do). GoSMS doesn't work though. Older versions of GoSMS used to work for me on Froyo with the Bali kernel though.
Note that the app you're trying to test this on has to support BLN!!! I think handcent might. You should go through the market and read the description for different texting apps to be sure though.
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The Bali kernel used a different implementation of BLN. I may end up porting that implementation at some point to see if it helps compatibility.
Well i dont see anything wrong with my settings in handcent, so i dont know why its not working there...
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oh I see the built in text messenger or call doesn't support BLN, only some apps.
Not sure about stock. Have not tried it.
What kernal with bln support would be the best for valhalla black
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There is only one kernel for GB with BLN. Go to FB's kernel thread.