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Unlock screen by trackball (or volume button)

I was searching for utilities that can unlock the screen by buttons other than the power button (can't reach there all the time). Found a powerful one that does the job well (with many other options as well). Oddly, the app barely has any reviews in the Market -- maybe because the app names are in Chinese, but the app itself is English (at least for me -- it maybe just following your default language choice).
Search for "lockgo" in the market.
You will be presented with 4 apps. The main app is the one with a LOCK icon. Install that first.
After you installed the main app, install the green one with a right arrow -- that's the slide-to-unlock plugin.
That's it. The app activates itself automatically. The interface is in English. Just try to tap all the little icons on the lock screen to configure it. The options included are RSS (forget about this, seems buggy), weather (forget about this also, you'll know why when you try), calendar, SMS list, task killer(!!), app launcher, and YOUR OWN WIDGETS (so whatever widgets you have, you can add it as a separate page on the lockscreen). Most importantly (see the title of this thread), you can wake the screen up by the trackball or volume buttons.
I tried ICE before, but for some reason that one is not always responsive for me. This one is.

Great program in theory. It seems VERY unresponsive and buggy. I'll definitely keep an eye on it though and hope for improvements.

3bs said:
Great program in theory. It seems VERY unresponsive and buggy. I'll definitely keep an eye on it though and hope for improvements.
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This one is always responsive for me. But hey, I agree it's still buggy - especially the RSS screen...

yeah.... still buggy... any other apps with same function? thx...

"Screen Mode Widget" allows this, however it doesn't go to lock screen when activated...just awakens the phone to what you were last doing. I use it when the phone is just gonna be laying on my desk at work and I don't want to keep pressing the power button to wake it up. The notification icon is a little buggy, as it doesn't always stay dormant even when set to be so. Otherwise, good app and I use the hell out of it.
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yeah.... still buggy... any other apps with same function? thx...
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I think its removed from the market. I managed to find version 1.1.1 in a chinese website.
-Gus

ghassan99 said:
I think its removed from the market. I managed to find version 1.1.1 in a chinese website.
-Gus
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A market search for "screen mode widget" (no "") brings it up.

Sorry, I was referring to lockgo

[Q] Recently used apps in Notification area - ala new Sense

Hey all,
Does anyone know of an app that achieves the display of recently used apps in the notification dropdown area?
Essentially, performing the same function that a long press on the home button does, but obviously eliminating the need to press a button.
I've been looking for something like this for a good while, and was pleasantly surprised to see HTC had included this very function in their latest version of Sense.... when I went to the HTC London meet last week .
Unfortunately, the HTC guys demoing informed me there is currently no way to obtain this feature for current handsets.
To see what I am referring to, see the video below...
46sec <---> 51 sec
Is there an app that exists for this?
Thanks in advance,
c_man

I'm more impressed with the extremely quick startup.

FuryriderX said:
I'm more impressed with the extremely quick startup.
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I think that's discussed in another thread - I remember reading its not a 'proper' power down, that allows for such a quick start up.
Anyway, back on topic...

Actually I have been looking for something similar... My wife has a mytouch slide... And when you pull down notification tray it has recent 4 now I haven't tried scrolling sideways like that guy did... But that shows that it is possible cause the slide shows 4 recent...
Just have to find someone to port that I guess
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Rather than a port, which sounds like more effort, I thought an app to enable this functionality may exist.
It seems not?

its going to need a port i think, i would hope for a slightly modified version that would allow us to pin apps to it or even widgets a la galaxy s.

If you hold down the home button for a couple seconds you'll get a list of the eight last used apps.

smart bar does this an more. recent apps in drop down and/or favs and/or you can choose a certain app and/or many many more options, i cant remember. you have option to enable all or only recent apps via settings and checking off the check boxs.
i use on my a81e tablet and it works well. my long press of home button is buggy due to fw so this come in handy very much
here

Does smartbar have a big footprint?
Would really love an app that does 'just' this.

c_man said:
Does smartbar have a big footprint?
Would really love an app that does 'just' this.
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I don't really know, I still just starting out on android so I'm in learning process
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kjhadfield said:
I don't really know, I still just starting out on android so I'm in learning process
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Change Shoulder Buttons

SOURCE CODE ATTACHED
This is the official thread for the "Change Shoulder Buttons" app.
Compatibility:
At this point it looks like the app fully works for some devices, partially works for others, and not at all for some. Different ROMS may also affect functionality.
I am currently working on a "configuration" option which will allow users to calibrate the app for their specific device.
Update
This app has been updated.
No more restart required.
2.3
1. App is now free!
This app is now free!
Link:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.hatcyl.android.Change_Shoulder_Buttons
Description:
This app will allow you to use the shoulder buttons (L and R) of the Xperia Play for different functions.
You can use them to:
None: Stops the service. Shoulder buttons will stay at default.
Media: L will be previous and R will be next for media.
Camera: R will be focus and take picture.
Volume: L will be volume up and R will be volume down.
Up/Down: L will be up and R will be down.
Navigate: L will be browser back and R will be browser forward.
Advanced:
Tasker Support! (Kinda)
To change button modes do the following:
Action -> Misc -> Action Intent
Action: "com.hatcyl.android.Change_Shoulder_Buttons.ACTION_CHANGE_MODE"
Extra: "Mode:XXXXX"
See screenshot, no quotes, case sensitive.
Note: The game function of the buttons never get disabled. This app just listens for those buttons and then executes a command.
Coming Soon:
1. Custom Mode
2. Support for more Xperia Play devices / ROMS.
3. Real Tasker Support Way Later
4. Some automation maybe
Please post all questions, comments, bugs, and requests in this thread.
Thank You!

How about assigning the keys for volume control? In book reading Apps, L and R are much more convenient than the volume buttons when I have to flip the page.
A widget for quick mode switching could be nice as well.

Sure I can add that. But remember, a restart is still required.
Widget, probably not ... or maybe later ... im not so good with them.
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Nice app...but when I set the shoulder buttons for media it keeps skipping and rewinding music when I'm playing a game... Lol.

cutthroat31 said:
Nice app...but when I set the shoulder buttons for media it keeps skipping and rewinding music when I'm playing a game... Lol.
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You mean because you press L and R right?
Once I figure out how to change the buttons without a restart then we could use something like Tasker to change them based on different conditions. Camera if CAMERA is open, Music only if music app is opened, Game otherwise. Or maybe just manually change them faster.

hatcyl said:
You mean because you press L and R right?
Once I figure out how to change the buttons without a restart then we could use something like Tasker to change them based on different conditions. Camera if CAMERA is open, Music only if music app is opened, Game otherwise. Or maybe just manually change them faster.
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Yeah it's when I press the L and R.
Oh ok...I'm not too familiar with changing stuff on my Play yet so I'm still learning as I go but great app nonetheless.

hatcyl said:
This is the official thread for the "Change Shoulder Buttons" app.
Why is this app not free?
For every app I sell (this and other apps) I will donate 50% of the PROFITS to other XDA members who have been useful to me.
Link:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.hatcyl.android.Change_Shoulder_Buttons
Description:
This app will allow you to change the shoulder buttons (L and R) of the Xperia Play.
You can change them to:
Game: Default set up. Buttons will work for games.
Media: L will be previous and R will be next for media.
Camera: L will be FOCUS and R will be CAMERA.
Please post all questions, comments, bugs, and requests in this thread.
Thank You!
*Note: Yes there is a free app (which may not be working right now?) and yes, we all know how to do this mod (Simple file change) and yes, I made this app in a few hours and yes, it can use some more work but, this is like a fund raiser for XDA members. Please don't ask "Why is this not free?"
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This seems like a paid version for an app that is already free.
https://market.android.com/details?id=seb.button.changer
Same functions, same results.

Yep, there's already a free app by an XDA member.

any way to achive this without restart? Would it work if you assign each button to a separate app (similary to assigning to camera currently I assume and probably restart first time only). The app you assign simply check what is required in an extra config file which can be changed on the fly without need to restart. Is this possible at all or is there a particular limitation how android works with those buttons? Thanks in advance

Leraeniesh said:
This seems like a paid version for an app that is already free.
https://market.android.com/details?id=seb.button.changer
Same functions, same results.
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zerojay said:
Yep, there's already a free app by an XDA member.
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Yup, I actually posted that in the OP.
It hasn't been working for some people including me, maybe different models are different.
Anyways, if this app sells at all that developer will be first in the donate list along with the guy who found a way to use the official PSX emulator with custom images.
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any way to achive this without restart? Would it work if you assign each button to a separate app (similary to assigning to camera currently I assume and probably restart first time only). The app you assign simply check what is required in an extra config file which can be changed on the fly without need to restart. Is this possible at all or is there a particular limitation how android works with those buttons? Thanks in advance
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This is coming soon, it was in the market description but I posted it in the OP.
About your idea, it wouldn't work for two reasons.
1. You can't assign a button to an app (that I know of)
2. You wouldn't want to open an app every time you hit a button (especially when playing a game) it would be too slow.
I am exploring two ideas to get this working.
1. Find what causes those files to be loaded. Find away to restart that and force it to load the files again.
2. A much harder way, but this one will work for sure (I've got a proof of concept but no time yet.)

Thank you for explaining. I look forward to the no reboot version. Page up and down option would be great. Many thanks in advance
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Can you add functionality to the default web browser? Like make L be the back button and R be the Forward button?
I really liked that function on my PSP browser (years ago when I used it every so often).
Also, add the functionality to the default Launcher? L for next left screen, R for next right screen. I'm not sure if either of these is even possible, but just throwing some ideas at you!
I'd be down to purchase it if you added either one. Thanks!

typikal82 said:
Also, add the functionality to the default Launcher? L for next left screen, R for next right screen.
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Take that even further, how about a completely Xperia-Play optimized launcher? ADW is open source if not mistaken.

LegionTHEFecalExcretion said:
Take that even further, how about a completely Xperia-Play optimized launcher? ADW is open source if not mistaken.
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Ha ha, you guys are trying to change a simple file edit into a full blown alternate OS.
Sorry guys, not happening anytime soon, I still havent been able to change buttons without a restart yet!
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I'd settle for the web browser L and R function

I will settle for pgdown pgup or even dpadup and down for shoulder buttons as long as they don't overwrite their function implemented already in games, emulators and camera mod apps. There is another post regarding shoulder buttons for ereaders - i'm away from my pc so cannot link - but it recommends another app there too.
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Installed this, disabled my buttons!

Axxion said:
Installed this, disabled my buttons!
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Sorry, the files are different in 2.3.2 vs 2.3.3.
I will disable the app for now. I deserve that 1 star rating for that.
Anyways, download the attached file, extract the file inside and copy it (using any file manager, I use EStrong) to /system/usr/keylayout override any existing file.
Reboot afterwards, this should fix your issue.
Again sorry, I'm bringing the app down for now. I'll almost done with a big update that will not require restarts anyways.

It's alright dude! I fixed it myself, just restored from my backup. Thought you outa know though! Look forward to the no reboot version!!
(p.s. Yours is the only button change app that actually worked...apart from the obvious issue ...so thanks!!)

For anyone who was waiting. App has been updated.
No restart required anymore.
More modes coming soon.
... ...
This app pretty much uses the same approach I am going to use to translate buttons presses into touchscreen presses.

[Q] Some annoying issues regarding the phone.

Hey,
I just got my myTouch 4G Slide, and I have a few annoying issues. It could be due to the fact that I bought it in China (it even has some apps with Chinese names).
I don't like the "genius" button - I won't use that, and it doesn't work whatsoever. Is there a way to replace its function with, say, search button (like I had on my previous Android phone)?
Music: firstly, I don't even have a music application - I have to open it with the File Explorer (so I can't multitask). Could be because it's Chinese. The main problem is that the music is played from the speaker in the back of the phone. I like to sometimes listen to music without earphones. Is it possible to play music from the same speaker I use to talk?
When I scroll the applications menu, it "jumps" rather than scrolls smoothly - kinda like the difference between scrolling with the mouse wheel, and hitting "Page Down". Is it also a Chinese issue?
Pictures: so far I'm loving the camera. The only issue is that the pictures it produces are named IMG001, IMG002 and so on. That's really annoying. Is it possible to have the pictures named like on my previous phone, which was simply the time it was taken (yyyy-mm-dd hh-mm-ss)?
Thanks a lot for all helpers!

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Hey,
I just got my myTouch 4G Slide, and I have a few annoying issues. It could be due to the fact that I bought it in China (it even has some apps with Chinese names).
[*]I don't like the "genius" button - I won't use that, and it doesn't work whatsoever. Is there a way to replace its function with, say, search button (like I had on my previous Android phone)?
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Thanks a lot for all helpers!
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ronash said:
[*]Music: firstly, I don't even have a music application - I have to open it with the File Explorer (so I can't multitask). Could be because it's Chinese. The main problem is that the music is played from the speaker in the back of the phone. I like to sometimes listen to music without earphones. Is it possible to play music from the same speaker I use to talk?
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The music icon in the app drawer is one of the apps hidden by Rosie (Sense Launcher). /system/customize/MNS/default.xml has the hidden app list in it.
I don't know if it's possibly to play music through the front-facing speaker at this time, though there's no reason why it can't be. A fun project for someone.
ronash said:
[*]When I scroll the applications menu, it "jumps" rather than scrolls smoothly - kinda like the difference between scrolling with the mouse wheel, and hitting "Page Down". Is it also a Chinese issue?
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Yea, that's the way it's supposed to be. I don't like it either. You have to edit the Sense launcher directly to change it.
I just spent all day digging around in a decompiled Rosie.apk (Sense launcher) pulling out Kidzone by it's teeth. I've been fixing that kind of stuff since before the sun came up today, funny you should post those questions.
ronash said:
[*]Pictures: so far I'm loving the camera. The only issue is that the pictures it produces are named IMG001, IMG002 and so on. That's really annoying. Is it possible to have the pictures named like on my previous phone, which was simply the time it was taken (yyyy-mm-dd hh-mm-ss)?
Thanks a lot for all helpers!
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Dunno about this one. I don't think it's a native option, but don't see why it couldn't be written in after the fact.

Thanks for the reply.
Firstly I think we can be sure all the things I posted in OP are solvable - simply because (I think) Android is a Turing-complete machine
As for the "genius" key, I suppose it requires root etc.? Well I guess I would have to root it sometime
For music, how do I un-hide it, then? It really makes no sense to hide such a basic application!
I hope you'll keep me and the rest of the forum updated with the other stuff mentioned. Best of luck!
Have a nice weekend,
Ron.

Can't you get google music from the market? If not, download a room, pull the apk and install it. And this phone is much much much much better rooted. Thanks six btw, enjoying the rom.
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The music icon is in the media room icon, along with video player, slacker radio and a couple other items. It took me a while to find it when I got my phone last month.
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Haha I rooted my phone within an hour of getting it
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dung8604 said:
Haha I rooted my phone within an hour of getting it
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You have to... i dunno wut da fuhhh T Mo did with this "OS Overlay?"

So, are there any available solutions to the presented problems (except for the first one)?
In addition, I think that when I firstly got the phone and got a call, I got two circles (accept/reject), which I had to drag to a ring (a bit similar to the lock screen). Now it just gives me the standard accept-reject buttons. I couldn't find anything about it in the settings - what have gone wrong?

I believe the answering screen alters depending on whether your screen was locked, or unlocked, at the moment you received your call. Correct me if I'm wrong...

Anyone knows why they removed the Stocks app? Or it is hidden? If hidden how to enable it?

dung8604 said:
Haha I rooted my phone within an hour of getting it
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How did you root it and what did you install in it?
I'm just a bit scared of doing that.

[APP] Super Simple Sleep Timer - Silence any audio app after a period of time [4.0+]

Hey guys,
Just a small utility I wrote for personal use which I thought I'd share in case anyone else finds it useful. As the title says, you set which audio app you want to stop after a set period of time, simple as that.
I personally use it before I go to sleep with either Umano or Pocket Casts, both have sleep timers but I find this much quicker to setup and use. Plus it has a lower volume option so it can tune it down to silence rather then just abruptly stopping the music.
Play Store Link
Any issues let me know, otherwise enjoy

i wanted one ..... really big thanks :good:
edit: here is what happened... the mx player app appears 3 times in the list... also i would love to have more than 60min option... and the app is unusable in the landscape mode..but still good work after all :thumbup:

Thanks,
I wrote a similar app for personal use too but yours looks better polished.

MiZoSpaDe said:
i wanted one ..... really big thanks :good:
edit: here is what happened... the mx player app appears 3 times in the list... also i would love to have more than 60min option... and the app is unusable in the landscape mode..but still good work after all :thumbup:
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Good shout about the landscape mode, I'll fix that. And I'll remove the duplicates too thanks for the feedback
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Nice little app!
For me the landscape mode is working just fine!
Just a question: Are you planning on adding a widget (or a notification) for knowing how much time is left before stopping?
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New update is up:
- Fixed landscape mode
- Fixed duplicate apps in the list
Dagnan said:
Nice little app!
For me the landscape mode is working just fine!
Just a question: Are you planning on adding a widget (or a notification) for knowing how much time is left before stopping?
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I wanna keep it as simple as possible, I might add a widget for quickly settings the timer but not sure if I want to add a notification though. FYI you can cancel the timer anytime by just setting it at 0.

Very nice.

crazyfool_1 said:
New update is up:
- Fixed landscape mode
- Fixed duplicate apps in the list
I wanna keep it as simple as possible, I might add a widget for quickly settings the timer but not sure if I want to add a notification though. FYI you can cancel the timer anytime by just setting it at 0.
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You can add option by stopping at "which song" too!:laugh:

Dagnan said:
Nice little app!
For me the landscape mode is working just fine!
Just a question: Are you planning on adding a widget (or a notification) for knowing how much time is left before stopping?
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Allen Hu said:
You can add option by stopping at "which song" too!:laugh:
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Then it wouldn't be so simple anymore

Could this switch off the music player entirely rather than muting and pausing the song?
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Nice app!!!!
I tried in my blackberry z10 and it works perfectly
Thank you very much.

Worked fine in Poweramp, which has a built in sleep timer. Didn't work for me in HBO GO or Netflix. Would be nice to have those working for when I put on a movie I will almost certainly fall asleep to. But certainly not a complaint for a free app, more of a heads up. Thanks for your work!

Nice! I have not had the chance to test it yet, but I was looking for an app like this for spotify.
I would like to request an option to turn off my Bluetooth as well, because I use Bluetooth headphones.
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nice app bro
really want it...
works perfectly on xperia l

Excellent app well done! thank you for the simplicity and keeping it free. It takes a lot of time and effort to put stuff together no complaints! BTW for the people who insist on new features i am sure donations motivate lol where is a p.p. link i would like to hit you with a fiver

Some suggestions, hope you don't mind.
Long durations than 1 hour (maybe like the Google calender selection, one outer circle for hours, inner circle for minutes).
Bigger gaps between 60 and 0 (more than once I want to set it to 60 and it goes to 0)
Make the press-able buttons more obvious (I didn't realize I had to press the button to activate the function, same for the lower volume option - the top part of the "Set sleep timer" button is too faint imho, more so on my old Nexus 7 than my Nexus 5.)

exwan said:
Could this switch off the music player entirely rather than muting and pausing the song?
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What's the difference? All of the apps I have seen only have the option to play or pause..
Chronzy said:
Worked fine in Poweramp, which has a built in sleep timer. Didn't work for me in HBO GO or Netflix. Would be nice to have those working for when I put on a movie I will almost certainly fall asleep to. But certainly not a complaint for a free app, more of a heads up. Thanks for your work!
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Hmm, I don't have NetFlix to test but does it pause if you press pause on a bluetooth device (if you have one to test), and are you sure you had it selected from the list at the time?
mrcartagena2000 said:
Excellent app well done! thank you for the simplicity and keeping it free. It takes a lot of time and effort to put stuff together no complaints! BTW for the people who insist on new features i am sure donations motivate lol where is a p.p. link i would like to hit you with a fiver
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Haha usually I'm always open to new feature but to keep this simple as possible I wanted to limit it to setting the time and app and that's it. Maybe I'll make a donate version which some of people's suggestions, if you want to donate though there's a donate button under my avatar
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Some suggestions, hope you don't mind.
Long durations than 1 hour (maybe like the Google calender selection, one outer circle for hours, inner circle for minutes).
Bigger gaps between 60 and 0 (more than once I want to set it to 60 and it goes to 0)
Make the press-able buttons more obvious (I didn't realize I had to press the button to activate the function, same for the lower volume option - the top part of the "Set sleep timer" button is too faint imho, more so on my old Nexus 7 than my Nexus 5.)
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What I can do is make the number in the center editable so if you want more than 60 minutes you can just type it in, and yeah I'll make it so you can't infinitely go round the spinner to stop that between 60 and 0.
And hmm, what if I lose the button altogether and have it automatically set once you've set the time..

Very nice app!
A suggestion, hope you don't mind.
It would be nice to have an "all" option in the app drop down which broadcasts pause to all apps (it would make the app even simpler from a user perspective at least.)

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New build is up:
- Added an "all" option which will pause all apps (although I've noticed that PowerAmp will start playing if it's already paused when it receives the pause command)
- The progress number is now editable so you can set any amount of time you want