How can I get the soft keys to light up when I get Handcent notifications? They work fine for GMail but I want them for my texts as well.
I'm running CM9 V2.1 with whatever kernel comes with that (Read: I haven't flashed any other ones).
Any pointers? I've tried the solution for CM7 in this thread but it didn't work.
V2.1 also seems to have removed the option to turn BLN off and the BLN app from the Market says it's incompatible and I don't have the BLN mod installed.
Try out NStools.
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There are no BLN options whatsoever for me in NSTools. Any more suggestions?
TheManicGibbon said:
There are no BLN options whatsoever for me in NSTools. Any more suggestions?
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Im using v.1.14 and on tweak menu i do have BLN options.
Using Apex-ICS.
Nope
Can anyone tell me how to get BLN working for Handcent on CM9 V2.1?
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I ran the bln test app, and the result is
BLN enabled: true
NotificationLed enabled:false
isBlnKernel:true
isBlnLiblights:true
Stock 2.3.4 with Netarchy 1.3.0.9 kernel, Bln control pro 0.98
but the bln app test and in real cases it doesn't work, anyone help?
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Try debugging following instructions here and tell us what happens.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13397318&postcount=59
It seems the consensus report is that missed call notifications do not work but text messages, email notifications from gmail, google talk DO work. This is certainly the case for me.
Sorry for not posting this in the development subforum as i do not have the permission
I am using an I9023
Actually it is not working only after i installed the CM nightly 214, no matters which kernel i am using
before that, i was using nightly 195 and everything works fine
i wonder if this is a problem of the latest CM nightlies
I am using the pro version of BLN control and in the BLN status, i can notice that the led service is disabled even after I activated BLN. However BLN still works fine with the missing calls
*LED notification is enabled in Handcent
please help, thank you
may someone please help
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andylam981 said:
Sorry for not posting this in the development subforum as i do not have the permission
I am using an I9023
Actually it is not working only after i installed the CM nightly 214, no matters which kernel i am using
before that, i was using nightly 195 and everything works fine
i wonder if this is a problem of the latest CM nightlies
I am using the pro version of BLN control and in the BLN status, i can notice that the led service is disabled even after I activated BLN. However BLN still works fine with the missing calls
*LED notification is enabled in Handcent
please help, thank you
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It could be just a problem with one of the builds since they are in fact experimental nightlies. You could go back a version (213) and see if that helps at all since I've had an issue with bootlooping upgrading a nightly.
The most recent version of Deck's ROM does this also, I had to drop back to 1.3d from 1.3e because I couldn't stand not having the notifications haha
I FIGURED IT OUT
In the handcent settings, you have to change the LED blinking frequency to something other than default. I set mine to normal, and now it works fine. Let me know if this helps!
redandblack1287 said:
I FIGURED IT OUT
In the handcent settings, you have to change the LED blinking frequency to something other than default. I set mine to normal, and now it works fine. Let me know if this helps!
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It works!!
Oh I love you
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wait im confused- i thought BLN did not support 3rd party apps? :S
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Wait im confused- i thought BLN did not support 3rd party apps? :S
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It DOES support them
I know that this is an old thread but turning off the Screen Wake on Messaging settings seems to make the BLN work again. At least on my Samsung GS.
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!
drleospaceman said:
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.
Hello,
Posting this here as I can't post in Development Section
I am using CyberGRMOD ROM. I would like to use Matr1x Kernel and i tried 16.5 CFS but every time i get an email (GMAIL)..the hardware keys turn on and stay on...till i clear out the notification from the notification bar... I can't figure out how to change that. Any help would be appreciated.
Get NSTools from the market and use it to 'tune' the kernel and disable BLN. Matr1x has BLN (backlight notification) enabled by default.
https://market.android.com/details?id=mobi.cyann.nstools
Thanks
att1cus said:
Get NSTools from the market and use it to 'tune' the kernel and disable BLN. Matr1x has BLN (backlight notification) enabled by default.
Sure Enough that did it. I wasn't aware of what BLN meant...picking up things as I go. Mucho Thanx!!
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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'.
lumin30 said:
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.