-?- What about Airplane mode on-off timer to save battery - Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all,
I just want to know whether it would be possible/easy to develop a function for android similar to "Quiet Hours" except have the timer set on airplane mode.
With this enabled or set to desired time-frame will have the benefit of longer battery, because the transmitter would be completely or partially off..
(Subjectively speaking) Less radiation levels emitted among us (cell damage) while we rest at night, as in most cases our phones are never too far from our reach some keep them under pillow I guess.
I've searched and found nothing on the xda forums related to this topic/subject of any kind, so there thanks for reading and I hope to hear some of your opinions on this, good or bad all are welcome..
PS: Maybe a vote poll can be arranged by mods to see how this implantation will score.

Have you considered the app Tasker? I've heard it's a pretty amazing application and well worth the money.

I hear what ur saying and it sounds like a mod some would enjoy, but for us who don't want to miss a call or text we just add that toggle on our notification bar and whenever we want it, we just tap on it.... it takes 5 seconds.
And many ROMs have mods that allow u to control what u want to happen when "screen is off" perhaps u want data to turn off or wifi to turn on to save battery.
If ur not already rooted, i would suggest u do and check out different ROMs and their extras that the developers add
Good luck
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orky87 said:
Hi all,
I just want to know whether it would be possible/easy to develop a function for android similar to "Quiet Hours" except have the timer set on airplane mode.
With this enabled or set to desired time-frame will have the benefit of longer battery, because the transmitter would be completely or partially off..
(Subjectively speaking) Less radiation levels emitted among us (cell damage) while we rest at night, as in most cases our phones are never too far from our reach some keep them under pillow I guess.
I've searched and found nothing on the xda forums related to this topic/subject of any kind, so there thanks for reading and I hope to hear some of your opinions on this, good or bad all are welcome..
PS: Maybe a vote poll can be arranged by mods to see how this implantation will score.
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Did you try the "AirPlane Scheduler" app on Google Play?

Thanks for suggestions
chronophase1 said:
Have you considered the (Tasker app) I've heard it's a pretty amazing application and well worth the money.
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Yes very good app for those who know how to take it's full advantage I found it too complicated especially for the task I want to achieve.
Thx
vidaljs said:
I hear what ur saying and it sounds like a mod some would enjoy, but for us who don't want to miss a call or text we just add that toggle on our notification bar and whenever we want it, we just tap on it.... it takes 5 seconds.
And many ROMs have mods that allow u to control what u want to happen when "screen is off" perhaps u want data to turn off or wifi to turn on to save battery.
If ur not already rooted, i would suggest u do and check out different ROMs and their extras that the developers add
Good luck
Vs Nexus S 4G
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I wish I could just toggle airplane mode as you described in the notification bar but have the ability to preset it within it's setting, but android has no additional features built-in to airplane mode just a simple on-off flag.
dung_dung1341 said:
Did you try the "AirPlane Scheduler" app on Google Play?
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This may very well be just what I'm looking for can't wait to give it a try!!

It can save juice, but I tested, when device tries to get signal, It drains more juice
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I use timeriffic, it's free and i never have to mute/unmute my phone or turn airplane mode on during the night. really nice and powerful

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ignito-nexus said:
It can save juice, but I tested, when device tries to get signal, It drains more juice
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I can't comment negatively at all this app works really well I'm satisfied with my results and it does what I wanted. A must have..!
Aktifit said:
I use timeriffic, it's free and i never have to mute/unmute my phone or turn airplane mode on during the night. really nice and powerful
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Looks really good with all the custom options it allows, another must have I think..
Thanks for the suggestion.

I have posted something like this ib other thread, as 5 hours on battery, radio just took like 5% of all power consumption under normal circumstances while CPU and screen took over 90% of total power usage
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Awesome news for HW LED haters..!! :)

Thanks to the developers at Haxor industry, now there is a real 100% working app for permanently disabling those f*ckng Hw Leds...
and its free of cost..!!
here is the link guys..
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.haxor
enjoy..!!
i liek HWleds...
marice22 said:
i liek HWleds...
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Its a personal choice buddy!
kaisan1 said:
Its a personal choice buddy!
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I like it to
strix75 said:
I like it to
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good for you..!!
i really hate those
one of my LEDs is burnt out. super pissed.
I need to ask.. for those of you that do like the HW LED, doesn't it distract you in any way especially in the evening/nights/dark????
I never understood why SE designers came up with this OR for that matter what was the true intention of these LED's.
On another matter, shouldn't this thread be part of the General sub-forum instead of this Dev area?
Thanks for this info nevertheless.
what does hw stand for...???does disabling led saves battery???
Chillaxed said:
one of my LEDs is burnt out. super pissed.
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hahaha ...same here... this app did the leftover part..!!
This app is very good for lowering your brightness when you are in the dark,
because the default lowest setting is still very bright for a little-to-no-light enviroment.
But it has to run constantly in the background and uses a lot of CPU,
so I don't think it is wise to be used as a HW LED disabler.
But if you are in the movies and want to check your messages
without people next to you whining about blinding them with your screen, it's superb!
shivurocks said:
what does hw stand for...???does disabling led saves battery???
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maybe.. but they are so small, practically they could consume nothing... this is just for those who dont like them..
Is it just me, or did the colour of the hw leds change from donut to eclair?
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Which LED? the one showing low battery etc?
The leds in between the hardware buttons...search home and back
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QAM said:
I need to ask.. for those of you that do like the HW LED, doesn't it distract you in any way especially in the evening/nights/dark????
I never understood why SE designers came up with this OR for that matter what was the true intention of these LED's.
On another matter, shouldn't this thread be part of the General sub-forum instead of this Dev area?
Thanks for this info nevertheless.
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I think that they include it so like if u get a notification, message, text what ever u can just tell by the LED u dont have to slide to unlock it. just seems simpler,faster and easier, could b wrong but
Please tell me how tu disable this LEDs wiht this program, a don't see this option ?
Enable / disable soft-key backlight - no effect on my stock 2.1 Xperia X10 (2.1.A.0.435 + Arc Theme)
Edit:
I read somewhere that it works only on Android 2.2+ ... it's true ?
I like them as an accent piece. They don't bother me and the couple of times my phone has frozen their continued on status was a quick heads up without waiting too long.
Plus I don't pull my phone out in the theatre!
thanks for this, great app
Is there a way to make this app start on phone boot? If there is, could you tell me a "dummy-way" to do it?

[App] Power Switch - screen off by closing case

Guys, im the developer of Power Switch, an app that switches off your tablet's screen when you shut the case.
The main thread can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1277712
Ive had reports of problems with the pad's light sensor, so would appreciate some debugging feedback.
You can use the lite version to test, it has all the features, but just wont save as much juice.
Thanks in advance. Feel free to reply here or in the main thread, i read both regularly!
Great idea. Does it require root?
Also, it would have been awesome if it could wakeup automatically as well, like the iPad smart cover.
No, no need for root.
Invisman said:
Also, it would have been awesome if it could wakeup automatically as well, like the iPad smart cover.
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+1
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That is a mechanical function. It is possible on android too, but it would kill the battery as you could never really put your device to sleep.
ftgg99 said:
That is a mechanical function. It is possible on android too, but it would kill the battery as you could never really put your device to sleep.
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Who cares about a little battery juice? The cool factor would be awesome. Maybe as a timed option? Like 5 or 10 min. or more "auto wake" feature.
Fortunately, everyone cares.
ftgg99 said:
Fortunately, everyone cares.
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I don't, and Im sure there are others that would like the option. As a developer who is trying to sell an app you might consider not generalizing your customer, rather say its not a feature I can, or wish to add to this app. Your app does have potential. Thanks for your efforts.
Ill keep that in mind. However, as a developer with some experience i still think everyone cares. Everyone who understands just what would be happening if the teblets screen would be off but it wasnt sleeping.
ftgg99 said:
Ill keep that in mind. However, as a developer with some experience i still think everyone cares. Everyone who understands just what would be happening if the teblets screen would be off but it wasnt sleeping.
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I'll give it a go and let you know!
Good idea.
Please do!
I think the auto wake up function would be great! Maybe you could make it as an option, people who like it can turn it on and who doesnt like it can turn it off.....
Installed it last night. Set the Auto Shutdown to 5:00, left most other defaults on. (Enable Sensors/Use Light Sensor). Plugged into AC. Closed screen and could see screen was shutting down. After 5:00 would be off. In morning (closed screen) fired it up and at full charge.
Quite nice! Anything else I should look at in the app?
I wouldnt mind if you had a good test of the sesitivity defaults...
I couldn't get it to work on my Transformer, it would only work the first time after that I had no luck getting it to register the closed lid, nor my hand covering the sensor..
TheTransformer said:
I couldn't get it to work on my Transformer, it would only work the first time after that I had no luck getting it to register the closed lid, nor my hand covering the sensor..
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Please, enable debugging and send some logs using the Write to developer item, I really would like to look into this issues.
ftgg99 said:
I wouldnt mind if you had a good test of the sesitivity defaults...
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Happy to. What settings would you suggest?
Use the "tablet" defaults please!
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ftgg99 said:
Use the "tablet" defaults please!
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Gotcha. Other active settings are Enable Power Switch, Confirmation 12 sec, Activation 8 Sec, Enable Sensors, Light Sensors (50%) and Acceleration Sensor.
Will leave there for a day or two.
thanks
Brilliant, thanks a lot this is just the kind of thing i am looking for!

[Q]Is it possible to boost a cell phone signal with an app?

Because i dont believe the marketing and i want some answers from those who have actually used some apps for an extended period of time(apps like '3G Booster' etc.).
xD
Zanec said:
Because i dont believe the marketing and i want some answers from those who have actually used some apps for an extended period of time(apps like '3G Booster' etc.).
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Nope As far as I know those app are just fake! if u really want to boost your signal just turn on flight mode and turn it off!

[APP][2.2+] Awake/Sleep Volume Adjuster

When your phone is in your pocket, full volume notifications are necessary if you don't want to miss a message. But when you already have your phone out and unlocked, there's no need for them to be loud and annoying, especially if you're already using the app they originate from (e.g. message apps).
Awake/Sleep Volume Adjuster lets you set custom notification volume levels for when your phone is asleep and when it's awake.
This is my first app, so I apologize for any issues it may have, but I hope people will find it useful. Either way, it's been nice to have just for myself!
Nice idea, but ram hungry!
chrisch91 said:
Nice idea, but ram hungry!
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Aw, is it really? Bummer. For me it was on par with my other background-type helper apps I use regularly. What device/version have you tried it on?
Very useful app. Thank you!
Does this effect battery life at all? This is a great idea for an application. I hate when I almost crap my pants from a notification being too loud! I hope this app does well and has many more updates in the future.
dave2metz said:
Does this effect battery life at all? This is a great idea for an application. I hate when I almost crap my pants from a notification being too loud! I hope this app does well and has many more updates in the future.
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I have an HTC Evo Design 4G which has atrocious battery life (carry around a spare in my wallet) and haven't noticed any decrease. I regularly check the battery use because I have to watch for things eating it up and it hasn't shown up yet!
LuigiBull23 said:
Very useful app. Thank you!
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Glad you found it useful!
Sanryd said:
Aw, is it really? Bummer. For me it was on par with my other background-type helper apps I use regularly. What device/version have you tried it on?
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Nexus 5, 4.4.2
Thanks for this app it works and is very discrete. I want my ringtone loud but notifications lower so this is the way to go.
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I was just doing something like this with tasker so thanks! This one deserves more attention
Great and very usefull app Thanks for sharing
I've got a problem, when someone calls me, and my phone isn't in my pocket, but I'm not using it either, the screen turns on, so the phone goes vibrate mode, I don't know if can be fixed. Great app btw.
AlmostIdiot said:
I've got a problem, when someone calls me, and my phone isn't in my pocket, but I'm not using it either, the screen turns on, so the phone goes vibrate mode, I don't know if can be fixed. Great app btw.
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Damn! I never actually use my phone as a phone so that never crossed my mind. I'll look into it changing it, but right now the app simply works on whether the screen is lit up or not. Thanks for the heads up!
Sanryd said:
Damn! I never actually use my phone as a phone so that never crossed my mind. I'll look into it changing it, but right now the app simply works on whether the screen is lit up or not. Thanks for the heads up!
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Thanks for that, really hope you enhance this awesome app, it's really great.
Btw: you could made this an xposed module, to be less ram hungry.

Swipe/knock to turn on

I will be getting a note edge and currently my wife has a LG g3 and I love the knock knock feature to turn it on. Does anybody know if the note edge has a similar feature to knock or swipe the side edge screen to turn it on? If not I plan on developing an app to accomplish that, if the sdk allows.
jribbe101 said:
I will be getting a note edge and currently my wife has a LG g3 and I love the knock knock feature to turn it on. Does anybody know if the note edge has a similar feature to knock or swipe the side edge screen to turn it on? If not I plan on developing an app to accomplish that, if the sdk allows.
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I tried but nothing worked. Then again there may be a particular way the swipe gesture works?? I can tell you that the edge screen wakes up if you just rub it right to left.
Thx. I am going to see about building some functionality for that.
Great!
Wish I could develop apps for the edge screen...
I am able to develop 3D live wallpaper using Unity but cant get head around coding.
I am a UI designer, but my guys are programming experts. Usually I am enjoying the fruits of everyone else's labor here! So this time, I am going to put my team in action and make us some cool apps!
Wouldn't the screen have to be kept on ?! I don't mean physically on but wouldn't a layer of the screen have to be on because so it can register input whilst the screen is off ?!
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Don164 said:
Wouldn't the screen have to be kept on ?! I don't mean physically on but wouldn't a layer of the screen have to be on because so it can register input whilst the screen is off ?!
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Yes, the digitizer is on. Just like S-voice that is always listening to you via mic.
xile6 said:
Yes, the digitizer is on. Just like S-voice that is always listening to you via mic.
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I was trying to say wouldn't it be a drain on battery life but it just occured to me that every phone has a similar set up.
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Don164 said:
I was trying to say wouldn't it be a drain on battery life but it just occured to me that every phone has a similar set up.
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yea it does but probably not enough to matter.
Its a standby mode. Any phone that uses knock to wake, swipe to wake, voice etc... will have the sensors in stand by.
xile6 said:
yea it does but probably not enough to matter.
Its a standby mode. Any phone that uses knock to wake, swipe to wake, voice etc... will have the sensors in stand by.
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Thanks for the info. I'm surprised that this kind of app isn't already out. OEMs have released this feature with some of their flagships but why isnt it more mainstream.
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I am a UI designer, but my guys are programming experts. Usually I am enjoying the fruits of everyone else's labor here! So this time, I am going to put my team in action and make us some cool apps!
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Eagerly waiting for your apps!
invisiblesense said:
Eagerly waiting for your apps!
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Me too! I'm eagerly awaiting my phone first!
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Me too! I'm eagerly awaiting my phone first!
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Hope you don't have to wait very long. ☺
I would say this regarding battery drain... I have not rooted my wife's G3 and she uses the knock knock feature roughly 100 times per day lets say on average. Her battery has never been less than 45% with super heavy usage. Usually around 73% by the time she gets home at 5:15.
She plays games, Keeps the brightness on 90% (no auto), checks emails/texts/IM a bunch, pinterest, facebook, keeps the gps on, bluetooth off. So I would say it doesn't drain the battery enough to complain about if barely at all. Now, maybe LG built this feature into the firmware or something i don't know about, where it doesn't need the screen and maybe it uses one of the ICs that detect vibration or something.

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