Dim/Turn off backlight of capacitive buttons - Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)

Some ICS ROMs have annoying always-on backlight of the hardware capacitive buttons.
Try one of these to eliminate/dim that :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.deskangel.adjbrightness
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.pruss.superdim

According to ShortbusDriver none of these work.
Can someone confirm this works - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26195948&postcount=4

No didn't work either....that would have been an awesome fix though lol

did you try to toggle auto brightness on and off ?
lights should turn off when screen is off.

No capacitive lights do go off with screen....just never go off as long as the screen is on.... for example when watching video a movie let's say....capacitive keys stay on and bright as ever

I see, it exists in CM7 as well.
Probably kernel related.
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there's a bug in cm7 github for this issue,
I'm pretty sure Team Acid will take care of it.

Yes I'm sure they are on it.....I'm just looking for a way on my own.......

Just use screen filter it has the option built in

brandonc0526 said:
Just use screen filter it has the option built in
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Thanks bro, this actually works, but I have to enable it after each button touch.
I put it as the app to launch when double clicking the screen on Apex launcher (currently on Erikmm's MIUI v4).
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Do you guys want them off completely or a set amount of time?
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a set amount of time I think (and my idea, too)

I think it should be like 5 seconds.

itzik2sh said:
I think it should be like 5 seconds.
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I'll see what I can do
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erikmm said:
Do you guys want them off completely or a set amount of time?
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Timeout please...seemed to be somewhere around 30 secs or so on stock.
edit: now that I reconsider it may have only been like 10 secs top.

I wouldn't mind if the capacitive key lights went off completely but the keys still work....which ever comes first thank you Erik
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carlcj5 said:
I wouldn't mind if the capacitive key lights went off completely but the keys still work....which ever comes first thank you Erik
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I've been looking into it seems like its a change in the light.*.so...
I haven't had a chance to test all roms does anybody know if it's all ICS roms? Or just some?
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I'm thinking its all,I've noticed it with ravers cm9,Brian&JT's cm9,whitehawk's aokp,team acids aokp,and with hebrewaokp.
And now with RemICS
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erikmm said:
I've been looking into it seems like its a change in the light.*.so...
I haven't had a chance to test all roms does anybody know if it's all ICS roms? Or just some?
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It's the same on all ICS roms that I have flashed, and I think I have tested them all

Screen filter is a quick fix...and if you enable navigation bar it works fairly well.

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Capacitive touch led notifications

Ok so on my g2x we have a app that makes the 4 capacitive touch led buttons on the bottom a notification light.I'd there anything like that for the GS4G?
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k0shi said:
Ok so on my g2x we have a app that makes the 4 capacitive touch led buttons on the bottom a notification light.I'd there anything like that for the GS4G?
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Not right now, pretty slow dev in here. Things are moving along though. whats the app called?
Its called optimus 2x led notifications lol
fknfocused said:
Not right now, pretty slow dev in here. Things are moving along though. whats the app called?
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Would be good to have led notification instead of the screen notification which i feel uses more power.
too bad development seems slower for this device.
k0shi said:
Ok so on my g2x we have a app that makes the 4 capacitive touch led buttons on the bottom a notification light.I'd there anything like that for the GS4G?
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Bln (back light notification) app. it requires the correct liblight file and may also require kernel mod. You will see this soon. ;-)
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Bl4ckpheniX said:
Bln (back light notification) app. it requires the correct liblight file and may also require kernel mod. You will see this soon. ;-)
Is that just the back light on screen, or keys?
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Disable softkey backlighting?

Is it possible to disable the backlight for the soft keys?
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I'm pretty sure there isn't a way but don't quote me on that. My logic is because it seems the backlit keys use the screen light to actually become backlit they aren't like a separate area really.
I think they are on a separate sensor. In CM7 they would be off a lot of the time.
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Yes they can be disabled.
chrisjm00 said:
Is it possible to disable the backlight for the soft keys?
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You can try the LEDS hack (root) from the market.. I know it works on the inc, haven't tried it on the thunderbolt though I know it's not listed as "supported".. worth a shot
Could you point me in the direction I need to go?
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Leds hack is a no go. Thanks though.
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flyodd said:
I'm pretty sure there isn't a way but don't quote me on that. My logic is because it seems the backlit keys use the screen light to actually become backlit they aren't like a separate area really.
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There are two LEDs at the bottom of the phone that light the keys. I accidentally covered them up when replacing my LCD so I have no backlight for the keys now and...I kinda like it! They aren't bleeding into the screen now too.
06ms6 said:
There are two LEDs at the bottom of the phone that light the keys. I accidentally covered them up when replacing my LCD so I have no backlight for the keys now and...I kinda like it! They aren't bleeding into the screen now too.
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They can be disabled in the kernel.
You can disable them.by editing the framework also =)
App called "screen filter" has the option for it. Only lasts as long as its open though(runs in background, open in notifications). But it does work.
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Ughh I've been trying to get this working for a week and no luck. Anyone have a good solid solution to disable the backlight?
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emarusamun said:
App called "screen filter" has the option for it. Only lasts as long as its open though(runs in background, open in notifications). But it does work.
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Nice to know.. i used screen filter religiously on previous phones but the option never worked for me
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Screenshots on miui not working?

Just wondering how to do a screenshot or capture a pic of a screen on a miui rom?
Well I figured how to do a screenshot on miui but when trying to do it it does not work. I cannot locate the screenshot as well when doing it everything freezes up till I push the power button and then push it again to wake it up. But still no screen shot.
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=miui+screenshot
edekalil said:
Just wondering how to do a screenshot or capture a pic of a screen on a miui rom?
Well I figured how to do a screenshot on miui but when trying to do it it does not work. I cannot locate the screenshot as well when doing it everything freezes up till I push the power button and then push it again to wake it up. But still no screen shot.
Eddie
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I don't think they work on that rom. When I used that rom I tried multiple times to take screen shots with various apps and nothing worked they all came out black.
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jab74101 said:
I don't think they work on that rom. When I used that rom I tried multiple times to take screen shots with various apps and nothing worked they all came out black.
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Depends on which MIUI I guess. I've only ever used Richie's but screenshots worked fine for me via the toggle menu in the notification bar until his most recent release.
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Volume down and menu will give you a screenshot or the easier way is from the dropdown screenshot toggle.
Screenshot should be in sdcard/miui/screen_cap
I've never had any issues with this function so something else/bad miui port must be causing it.
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Yea I tryed the volume down/menu and the toggle way but no good. I must have that version of the rom where it dident work. But I like the rom for the most part.
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Our miui devs dont seem to use there own work cause they just port and put in tweaks they know of... and put out. It kinda sucks cause o2x people actually have devs modding and adding in features. And ya Richie's is mentioned a lot that his screenshot is borked.
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e4e5nf3nc6 said:
Depends on which MIUI I guess. I've only ever used Richie's but screenshots worked fine for me via the toggle menu in the notification bar until his most recent release.
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Ya most likely but I was using the most recent miui but eventually took it off. But ya I guess it could of just been mine.
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Searched Google for "miui screenshot", the first result fixed my problem. I've gone through three different screenshot apps before I found that MIUI had it built in.
durrrrr....
Menu+Volume Up/Down
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Holding the home button and volume down rocker on G2x with miui rom worked for me.

Soft key lites

Anyone know of a mod or app to shut off the soft(copasative) lights on my evo? I don't need them.
Thanks,
Charles
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If you are running cm7 or cm9, check out this guide for dimming the screen, just set all the button values to zero and the soft buttons won't light up anymore.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1702125
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HarlanPepper0010 said:
If you are running cm7 or cm9, check out this guide for dimming the screen, just set all the button values to zero and the soft buttons won't light up anymore.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1702125
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No I'm running sense 1.0
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Chaz187 said:
No I'm running sense 1.0
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Theres a app called screen filter that lets u turn them off
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you could always install MikG 3.11 and run Miktweaks which is built into the ROM; it has the option to disable the illumination for those buttons.
sasquatchotragavaca said:
Theres a app called screen filter that lets u turn them off
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Tried it didn't like it but thanks!
Charles
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lostsoul77 said:
you could always install MikG 3.11 and run Miktweaks which is built into the ROM; it has the option to disable the illumination for those buttons.
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I have tryed mikg. 3.11 I really didn't like it. I am running Tommy's. 1.0 and love it I have run his Rom from the first one.
Thanks,
Charles
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You tried lux from the store?
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Robobob1221 said:
You tried lux from the store?
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Im running that but cant get it to work can u please explain
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sasquatchotragavaca said:
Im running that but cant get it to work can u please explain
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You've gone into the advanced settings and checked the adjust soft key box? Then set the frequency to always off.
You need to check lux to never be killed. Then bring up the dashboard and refresh you lux value and then the settings should stick. I've found that at night the capacitive keys turn back on though.
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Robobob1221 said:
You've gone into the advanced settings and checked the adjust soft key box? Then set the frequency to always off.
You need to check lux to never be killed. Then bring up the dashboard and refresh you lux value and then the settings should stick. I've found that at night the capacitive keys turn back on though.
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Did what u said and nothing they dont turn off
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sasquatchotragavaca said:
Did what u said and nothing they dont turn off
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You can try the link button to match the settings to a particular lux value. Honestly it took a bit of trial and error to get the settings to stick.
Do the steps before open the dashboard, let it adjust the value. Set your default back light % and then link it. Mine eventually stuck. As I said at night they still come back on. Go figure !
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You can just disasmble the screen and take out the light filters for the 4 keys! That's what I did.
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Keyboard LED

I think it might just be my phone but everytime i use the physical keyboard in light the led on the keyboard doesnt turn on but when i use it in the dark they turn on. Has anyone notice this?
ERrr I think the light sensor controls that. Especially if you have it to set auto.
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Mine does that, think it is a power saving feature. Uses the sensor by the earpiece much the same way as the auto feature with screen brightness.
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It is a feature of the phone. I work for the sprint store, and our rep tried to show us that like it was an actual selling point. If you put your thumb on the sensor between the speaker and the camera the light will come on.
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lickarock said:
It is a feature of the phone. I work for the sprint store, and our rep tried to show us that like it was an actual selling point. If you put your thumb on the sensor between the speaker and the camera the light will come on.
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Lol same thing our rep did at our store! Quick question for everybody. Does your screen have high percentage of your battery?
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903tex said:
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Yea its always gonna eat the most juice. Big bright screen likey battery. Battery don't likey big bright screen. Sorry had too.
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bryanfritz1 said:
Yea its always gonna eat the most juice. Big bright screen likey battery. Battery don't likey big bright screen. Sorry had too.
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Sad since the screen isn't hd....Screen is nice but me don't likely drain on battery.
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Moved to Q&A as is a question. Any question threads belong here.
Thanks
AvRS
Is there any way to change the settings for keyboard light?
VECCTOR said:
Is there any way to change the settings for keyboard light?
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Not to my knowledge, at least not on the stock rom. CM7 had settings you could adjust, I imagine when CM9 hits we will see the same.
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I stand corrected, thanks.
VECCTOR said:
Is there any way to change the settings for keyboard light?
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Settings/launguage and input/keyboard backlight
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VECCTOR said:
Is there any way to change the settings for keyboard light?
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Settings/language and input.
Edit.. Sorry, must have been posting at the same time.
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bryanfritz1 said:
Settings/launguage and input/keyboard backlight
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Wow never knew about that setting. It would be awsome if you were able to change the keyboard light to a different color
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