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Capacitive buttons for notification?

I thought I had seen a thread about this before but can't for the life of me find it. Has anyone been able to enable the capacitive buttons for notifications?
Recently I've seen the G2's trackball notifications and have gotten a wee bit jealous. Wouldn't it be neat to have the buttons flash or glow for a notification?
Would be even sweeter to have the buttons light up individually, like in a track pattern or something - but I wouldn't think that'd be possible as it's probably just one big light down there.
Anyone else think this would be cool?

I too would think that it would be awesome, but sadly I believe that the lights under the buttons are part of the LCD's backlight, thus cannot be controlled separately.

muzz3256 said:
I too would think that it would be awesome, but sadly I believe that the lights under the buttons are part of the LCD's backlight, thus cannot be controlled separately.
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Hmm mine come on by themselves sometimes when the screen is off - I think it has to do with how dark the room is.

fchipm said:
Hmm mine come on by themselves sometimes when the screen is off - I think it has to do with how dark the room is.
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Yup, if you cover the light sensor they come on. I think this would be pretty neat though.
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I really like this idea, bump for life
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There def not part of the screens leds, download LED's hack, from the market. It turns them off completely.

Market link? Couldn't find.
moonzbabysh said:
There def not part of the screens leds, download LED's hack, from the market. It turns them off completely.
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Edit: found it, root only! Still haven't rooted my Evo, just got it a week ago coming from a rooted hero on CM6, but the reason to do it keep stacking up, unrevoked here I come!
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I actually played around with this and got to the point where I could get the capacitive buttons to light up when I got a text message using Tasker and the Execute plugin. However, I don't think using the capacitive lights as a notification tool is really practical because the lights are WAY too faint to make out in a normally lit room. You have to be in a dimly lit room to notice, and if there is direct sunlight near you at all, you can forget about seeing them.
The other problem is the lights may not be directly tied to the LCD, but there is definitely a connection, because whenever the screen turns off, the buttons turn off, too. I haven't found a way around that yet (granted I am by no means a hardcore programmer).

I started a thread on this already but it doesn't matter. could you explain how you got it to work using those tools though?
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It's not root only.
You can control every LED on the Evo without root. I'm adding complete functionality into my EvoLight app over the next week or two, as a matter of fact.
You'll be able to control the charging LED, WiMAX LED, LCD brightness, and the capacitive buttons.
I'm still writing the code, but ultimate goals is for you to be able to set any notification to blink any LED you want, in whatever order you want.
I'm sick of seeing a blinking green LED and never knowing what the hell the notification is until I turn the screen and such back on!

Doward, that sounds awesome! definitely an app I'd pay for
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HTC6800 said:
I started a thread on this already but it doesn't matter. could you explain how you got it to work using those tools though?
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Sure, you will need Tasker, the Locale Execute Plugin, and root access.
Context: Event-Receive SMS
Task: Plugin: Execute Plugin.
In the Edit box, type in:
@! echo 255 > sys/devices/platform/leds-gpio/leds/button-backlight/brightness
The first time you set this up, press Test once or twice and wait about 30 seconds for the Superuser dialog to pop up and then press Allow Always. It should work after that.

Keep us updated downward. Can't wait to see what you are working on.
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antiphon said:
Sure, you will need Tasker, the Locale Execute Plugin, and root access.
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I don't want to have to root my phone to blink lights.
Seriously though, the WiMAX Message Notifier program that bluedragon742 was working on had that functionality for SMS notification on the EVO. (Thread 746732) He appears to have dropped off the boards though.
If we can have the added functionality of other event notifications in a non-rooted app, I will definitely be forking over some cash for it.

I don't think its connected with the lcd because when you put it to sleep and then unlock the buttons light up after being unlocked

Button light problems.

Anyone have the same problem as me? Basically my capacitive button back lights tend to not always actually light up. They choose when they want to light up. I usually do a reboot and they go back to normal but an hour later they shut off and turn on whenever, rarely turn back on though.
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They are turned off when the sensation is exposed to light and are on when there isnt that much light. For example, using the sensation in sunlight will keep it off while using the sensation in a dark room will leave it lit.

durps said:
Anyone have the same problem as me? Basically my capacitive button back lights tend to not always actually light up. They choose when they want to light up. I usually do a reboot and they go back to normal but an hour later they shut off and turn on whenever, rarely turn back on though.
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Never had this problem... but my guess is like the guy above mentioned...

boodee0110 said:
They are turned off when the sensation is exposed to light and are on when there isnt that much light. For example, using the sensation in sunlight will keep it off while using the sensation in a dark room will leave it lit.
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Yeah, I get what you mean, my G2 was like that as well.
Thing is that im in my room right now and its dark in here, besides my tv which isnt emitting much light and theyre off right now. Luckily i still know where the buttons are located and which one is which, but its annoying knowing theyre off when they should be on.
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durps said:
Yeah, I get what you mean, my G2 was like that as well.
Thing is that im in my room right now and its dark in here, besides my tv which isnt emitting much light and theyre off right now. Luckily i still know where the buttons are located and which one is which, but its annoying knowing theyre off when they should be on.
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Sounds like its time to send in your phone for a replacement. I just tried on mine what you described, and my keys light up. I would get a warranty exchange

durps said:
Anyone have the same problem as me? Basically my capacitive button back lights tend to not always actually light up. They choose when they want to light up. I usually do a reboot and they go back to normal but an hour later they shut off and turn on whenever, rarely turn back on though.
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I have the exact same problem with my button back lights, and will probably have to send it back to HTC for a replacement.

schoei1 said:
I have the exact same problem with my button back lights, and will probably have to send it back to HTC for a replacement.
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Just put your finger over the light sensor. If the capacitive lights come on, they work.
If they don't come on, they don't work.
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R WE NOT PHONES?!?

I just learned that if I put my finger over the sensor light, the button back lights turn on. That is great news, because I didn't want to send my phone back.

schoei1 said:
I just learned that if I put my finger over the sensor light, the button back lights turn on. That is great news, because I didn't want to send my phone back.
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True, but they shouldn't function that way. It should be automatic. I'd send it in for repair.
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mike2518 said:
True, but they shouldn't function that way. It should be automatic. I'd send it in for repair.
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They are 'automatic'. They come on when the phone is booted, and when the ambient light is low.
They don't STAY on when you can see them perfectly well without being lit. That would drain your battery life faster.
That's actually a good thing.
People shouldn't return a device because of a 'feature', IMHO.
R WE NOT PHONES?!?
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Mine stay on constantly regardless of light. Not sending it for repair as it's likely software not a hardware problem.

durps said:
Anyone have the same problem as me? Basically my capacitive button back lights tend to not always actually light up. They choose when they want to light up. I usually do a reboot and they go back to normal but an hour later they shut off and turn on whenever, rarely turn back on though.
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I don't even realize if mines are on or off since I know where the buttons are, so I guess it doesn't bother me.

Buttons illuminating?

When using the Desire S should the Home, Menu, Back and Search buttons be hilighted? Is there a setting to turn it on if there is one as my eyes are bad and I quite often hit the wrong button by mistake.
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Nexus04 said:
When using the Desire S should the Home, Menu, Back and Search buttons be hilighted? Is there a setting to turn it on if there is one as my eyes are bad and I quite often hit the wrong button by mistake.
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Depends on what ROM you're using. Not possible to tweak it if you're on a Stock ROM.
If you're on a custom ROM, then all ROMs with the RCMix tweaks have a feature to keep the button backlight on all the time.
Just go to Rcmix tweaks>Display Options>Backlight settings>Set to "Always On" and you're done.
Hope that solves your problem.

Hi just to update it seems it`s not possible to highlight the soft keys(that is the Home, Menu, Back and Search keys) They are automatic, triggered by the ambient light sensor and from my point of view this is very annoying.
As I am running the stock rom at the moment I am looking at the market to see if there are any apps that will solve this. If anyone knows of any that can do this can you let me know?
Thanks

Nexus04 said:
Hi just to update it seems it`s not possible to highlight the soft keys(that is the Home, Menu, Back and Search keys) They are automatic, triggered by the ambient light sensor and from my point of view this is very annoying.
As I am running the stock rom at the moment I am looking at the market to see if there are any apps that will solve this. If anyone knows of any that can do this can you let me know?
Thanks
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Like I said... Not possible on stock ROM. In my knowledge... There is no app in the market that can let you do that... Least of all, without root.
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Another update, just found an App called Screen Filter it`s primary function is to control screen brightness but is has an option to Enable soft-key backlight. Just the job for me

Nexus04 said:
Another update, just found an App called Screen Filter it`s primary function is to control screen brightness but is has an option to Enable soft-key backlight. Just the job for me
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Does it work?
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enigmaamit said:
Does it work?
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Nope, fraid it doesn't

Sorry for not posting earlier but al89nut is right it does not work. Looks like I will have to down grade my H Boot and root the phone and install another rom
Cheers

Nexus04 said:
Sorry for not posting earlier but al89nut is right it does not work. Looks like I will have to down grade my H Boot and root the phone and install another rom
Cheers
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Lol... told you so!!!
Beamed from a Desire S running ICS using xda premium.

stick a tiny black "electricity tape" over the sensor...that`s what i did and now i have them permanently on....the sensor is located a little above and to the left of the name HTC at the top...you can test exactly where it is using your fingertip

Ha why didn't I think of that.Sometimes the best solutions are the easiest ones
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It's an ugly answer though

hardly notice it.....black on black

maybe you want to read/try this....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1297314

[Q] Infuse screen bright neon blue/pink on unlock

sometimes when i turn on my phone with the power button, the whole screen is a neon pink or blue colour. you can still see everything through it, its like there is a transparent neon pink screen over it. everything still works fine, and it doesnt go away untill i turn off the screen and turn it back on, like lock and unlock. it has only happened a few times, and i want to know why. i am running ZEUS 6, on rogers canada. thanks.

Mindreci said:
sometimes when i turn on my phone with the power button, the whole screen is a neon pink or blue colour. you can still see everything through it, its like there is a transparent neon pink screen over it. everything still works fine, and it doesnt go away untill i turn off the screen and turn it back on, like lock and unlock. it has only happened a few times, and i want to know why. i am running ZEUS 6, on rogers canada. thanks.
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Then you should be researching and reading. This has been brought up and talked about numerous times in multiple threads.
Edit: Notice I didn't give you the answer.
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You are impossible big!!!
A simple screen off and on should do the trick!

bigfau said:
Then you should be researching and reading. This has been brought up and talked about numerous times in multiple threads.
Edit: Notice I didn't give you the answer.
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Completely funny, but true
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diablo009 said:
You are impossible big!!!
A simple screen off and on should do the trick!
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Thats what all my Ex's say. Huh?
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bro i checked the other threads and they dont help with jack, so i made a new one hoping id get some straight andswers from nice people who i can thank

I'm not that smart but could it be because of the bootloaders bigfau? Wondering if I'm doing the right reading of threads.
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If boot loaders are messed up, your phone won't boot up in the first place and give you a rainbow screen (colored lines all across the screen). From what you mentioned, its doesn't seem so. Its a normal issue due to some display drivers problem. Don't bother too much. Just turn the screen off and on.

[Q] Droid Maxx nav. buttons always full on

Hey there,
I just noticed that the 3 navigation buttons on the bottom of the screen are always on full on. The screen dims, the buttons dont. Even in video fullscreen mode. Can I change that? (rooted thx to jcase )

Is nobody else experiencing this? I mean every feedback would be welcome.
Rooted or not?
Lights always on or not?
Thanks.

Rooted lights always on, really really annoying when viewing videos in dark room. Screen filter app helps dim screen down extra but the nav keys definitely need to be addressed.
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I think it's been brought up in Motorola's forums and it may be being worked on for the next update. The stock kernel just needs to be updated, I would think.
I downloaded Capacitve Buttons from the store and it only has two options available for the Maxx's buttons - On or Off, with the "medium" setting popping up an error. If you don't need the light at all, then it could be a good temporary solution. I wasn't able to turn the lights back on until I uninstalled the App, however.

raichur0xx0rz said:
I think it's been brought up in Motorola's forums and it may be being worked on for the next update. The stock kernel just needs to be updated, I would think.
I downloaded Capacitve Buttons from the store and it only has two options available for the Maxx's buttons - On or Off, with the "medium" setting popping up an error. If you don't need the light at all, then it could be a good temporary solution. I wasn't able to turn the lights back on until I uninstalled the App, however.
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You are right, I tried that too. But it is pretty unstable and annoying tbh, capacivity buttons has to change back to lights off like every 5 minutes, according to ssu. But for anybody who is interested, i tried gravitybox and there it works, at least to switch them off permanently. Hoping for a fix since motoxposed has the option to change the color, but it doesnt work.
thx for reply

I have a screen protector and used a blue Sharpie to color over the areas of the buttons... it's incredibly sloppy though. I think there's an oleophobic coating on the glass so it just causes the sharpie ink to "bubble up" instead of coloring it. Then when I put the screen protector back down, it kind of "smears" and... yeah difficult to get it how I want and of course looks dirty haha
Also: The MotoXposed options are primarily for the Moto X, which is why they have Nav Button customization. I don't think we have ever been able to modify the colors of the LEDs under the softkeys. That feature is only for the Moto X's software buttons.

There's an app for the gs4 Google edition that turns off the lights works for the droids too
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I turned them off with xblast....but idk if I wanna keep em off or just have them dimmed...hopefully the gravitybox developer is able to come up with something
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dano1282 said:
I turned them off with xblast....but idk if I wanna keep em off or just have them dimmed...hopefully the gravitybox developer is able to come up with something
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I'm not sure if it did before--I just started using it the other day--but the newest update to Gravitybox (Oct 2-3) now has the option to turn the nav bar lights off.