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[Q] how to reduce screen power consume at 4.2.1?

I flashed jellyshot v0.3.1, screen take the first place at power consume. anyone know how to fix it?thanks

geosgi said:
I flashed jellyshot v0.3.1, screen take the first place at power consume. anyone know how to fix it?thanks
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Keep the screen off.

madd0g said:
Keep the screen off.
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but it is not happened when i use original 4.1.2. screen never been the first place before . thank you anyway
i checked http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253624, but i can't find arrays.xml in framework.res.apk

geosgi said:
I flashed jellyshot v0.3.1, screen take the first place at power consume. anyone know how to fix it?thanks
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Remember it's a percentage, it's representative of the part of battery the screen consumes, for example if wi-fi consumes 2 times less of battery on a rom, the all others percentages in battery will increase to get a total of 100%. Sorry for my english, i hope you understood what i said.

geosgi said:
but it is not happened when i use original 4.1.2. screen never been the first place before . thank you anyway
i checked http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253624, but i can't find arrays.xml in framework.res.apk
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sorry to disappoint you, but screen has been in first place on my i9023 for quite some time and I'm running 4.1.2

Turn down the brightness, and turn off auto brightness
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p1gp3n said:
Turn down the brightness, and turn off auto brightness
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Auto is off, brightness is down. Since my screen is a slcd, the backlight uses a lot of juice anyway.

I knew how slcd was more of a battery hog, but other than keeping the screen off, those are the only solutions I know of
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ptr347 said:
Remember it's a percentage, it's representative of the part of battery the screen consumes, for example if wi-fi consumes 2 times less of battery on a rom, the all others percentages in battery will increase to get a total of 100%. Sorry for my english, i hope you understood what i said.
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thanks, I want to reduce the lowest brightness at system configuration in order to see it comfortably at night. it is too bright where no light

geosgi said:
thanks, I want to reduce the lowest brightness at system configuration in order to see it comfortably at night. it is too bright where no light
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This free app will lower your brightness beyond what the OS can achieve. But be glad your screen is the highest power consumer ... at least you know why it is high i.e. you're using your phone!
[URL="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.haxor&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5oYXhvciJd"

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tweeny80 said:
This free app will lower your brightness beyond what the OS can achieve. But be glad your screen is the highest power consumer ... at least you know why it is high i.e. you're using your phone!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ch_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5oYXhvciJd
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Made the link clickable...
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according to the dev, this doesn't work with 4.2
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What i mean is the lowest brightness and highest brightness could be modify by some control file,
So I googled forum. some one said there is arrays.xml file in framework-res.apk . but i didn't find it.
Does it mean that 4.2.1 changed the way to control brightness. ?
problem 1: auto brightness is too bright at night and little weak at sunlight
problem 2: auto brightness take too much power
problem 3: turn auto brightness off , the lowest brightness is still too bright to reading at night
Give me a hand ! Thanks a lot!

Try screen adjuster. It's made to change the color mostly but will let you change brightness more as well. You can make the screen pretty dark. Can't speak to 4.2 but works on 4.1.2 and the app was updated in Sept as opposed to the beginning of last year.
~Nexus S 4G~AOKP JB~Marmite Kernel~

geosgi said:
What i mean is the lowest brightness and highest brightness could be modify by some control file,
So I googled forum. some one said there is arrays.xml file in framework-res.apk . but i didn't find it.
Does it mean that 4.2.1 changed the way to control brightness. ?
problem 1: auto brightness is too bright at night and little weak at sunlight
problem 2: auto brightness take too much power
problem 3: turn auto brightness off , the lowest brightness is still too bright to reading at night
Give me a hand ! Thanks a lot!
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You need to change the levels in the source then compile the full build to get framework modified. Lowest level was changed from 35 to 10 with ICS and in JB 4.1. Might be that they've put it back to 35 now.
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madd0g said:
You need to change the levels in the source then compile the full build to get framework modified. Lowest level was changed from 35 to 10 with ICS and in JB 4.1. Might be that they've put it back to 35 now.
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Compile framework? It is not easy for me a newbie, please give me some clue. Thanks
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Look up how to build Android from source, but I'm afraid from your questions that's a bit too much for you to do it.
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Nexus 5 - vibration intensity ?

Hi all, never owned a nexus phone previously but just ordered from play N5 - coming from S4.
Just got a quick question... Is the vibration intensity adjustable on the N5 or even LG G2 like it is on my S4?
Thanks in advance
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mchu6am4 said:
Hi all, never owned a nexus phone previously but just ordered from play N5 - coming from S4.
Just got a quick question... Is the vibration intensity adjustable on the N5 or even LG G2 like it is on my S4?
Thanks in advance
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im sure it is, and if it isnt, there should be some hack or app to fix it

I hope there is... I got rid off HTC one due to lack of this feature!
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mchu6am4 said:
I hope there is... I got rid off HTC one due to lack of this feature!
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Hmmm... played around with it all night and can't find the Vibration intensity setting anywhere. There is also no settings for displaying battery percentage.
Looks like i may have been a bit spoiled with touch wiz.

pkny said:
Hmmm... played around with it all night and can't find the Vibration intensity setting anywhere. There is also no settings for displaying battery percentage.
Looks like i may have been a bit spoiled with touch wiz.
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Download a custom kernel that support it and install trickster on Google play to control it.
And there's a app call battery widget reborn that will show your a battery percent on the top left. This phone hasn't even been release a week yet.
Lol but no touch wiz did not spoiled you the nexus 5 support will suck you in if you like customizing your android.
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mchu6am4 said:
Is the vibration intensity adjustable on the N5 or even LG G2 like it is on my S4?
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For G2, yes the vibration intensity is adjustable. I'm waiting for N5 in the mail, but my N4 wasn't adjustible.

On the Nexus 5 the intensity isnt adjustable. On my Nexus 5 the vibration is really low...

kswiss86 said:
On the Nexus 5 the intensity isnt adjustable. On my Nexus 5 the vibration is really low...
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the intensity is adjustable...at least for the haptic feedback when typing
I have a mushy annoying vibration when typing...especially when typing fast.
I did RMA my Phone and the new phone is allready on the way to me (still have the old one)
After i did RMA i found out that the haptic feedback is adjustable....i put it on 1ms for typing....now it is less annoying and feels kinda normal....but not as crisp as it should imho.
I will receive the new one tomorrow and will compare them......who knows how the new phone will be (dust, dead pixels).....if there is anything like that i´ll keep the old one....if i am allowed to...i heard google forces you to keep the new device....anybody knows that for sure?

rinderkappajoe said:
the intensity is adjustable...at least for the haptic feedback when typing
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Yes it is thanks to custom kernels like Franco or Faux.

vibration config on the playstore will sort you out!

It´s adjustable without custom kernel or any app...
just go to settings -->Language & Input
there you will find Google Keyboard and at the right of it there is a symbol (haven´t seen it for the first few days)
Push it and you will find an extra poined called "advanced settings"
There you can change the vibration feedback for typing

rinderkappajoe said:
the intensity is adjustable...at least for the haptic feedback when typing
I have a mushy annoying vibration when typing...especially when typing fast.
I did RMA my Phone and the new phone is allready on the way to me (still have the old one)
After i did RMA i found out that the haptic feedback is adjustable....i put it on 1ms for typing....now it is less annoying and feels kinda normal....but not as crisp as it should imho.
I will receive the new one tomorrow and will compare them......who knows how the new phone will be (dust, dead pixels).....if there is anything like that i´ll keep the old one....if i am allowed to...i heard google forces you to keep the new device....anybody knows that for sure?
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Wondering how the new one compared to the first one you bought? My vibration is also quite mushy (not crisp/sharp like my GNex nor the Moto X) and I'm wondering if I have a bad unit or if that is how the vibration was intended to be...

Vibration config didn't work
mys3 said:
vibration config on the playstore will sort you out!
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Hi, i tried installing vibration config... It got installed properly and but was working only on screen.. There was no change in actual vibration intensity... My nexus 5 is not rooted...

Pakkiresh said:
Hi, i tried installing vibration config... It got installed properly and but was working only on screen.. There was no change in actual vibration intensity... My nexus 5 is not rooted...
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The first thing it says in the app description: *ROOT REQUIRED*

charesa39 said:
The first thing it says in the app description: *ROOT REQUIRED*
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thanks for your reply.. Is there any solution to reduce vib. intensity without rooting the device...

Pakkiresh said:
thanks for your reply.. Is there any solution to reduce vib. intensity without rooting the device...
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I don't think so, I did it before and I couldn't find anything, just root it. it's really easy.
by the way that APP works great.

Hi guys, is there any way I can increase vibration strength permanently by editing a file instead of using a root app? I tried doing what Vibration Config does by going into /sys/devices/virtual/timed_output/vibrator/amp and changing the value from 60 to 95, which works, but on a reboot it keeps changing back. Any idea how to keep it permanent? Thanks

Hobbesfed said:
Hi guys, is there any way I can increase vibration strength permanently by editing a file instead of using a root app? I tried doing what Vibration Config does by going into /sys/devices/virtual/timed_output/vibrator/amp and changing the value from 60 to 95, which works, but on a reboot it keeps changing back. Any idea how to keep it permanent? Thanks
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It changes back because the kernel sets everything back to default, which is why kernel apps have a "set on boot" option. It also requires root access to be able to modify such values.
You can:
- compile a kernel yourself and change the default
- use a kernel app to set on boot
- use tasker to change the value on boot
- change it manually every time

An init.d file can do the job also.

Wakamatsu said:
An init.d file can do the job also.
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Yeah forgot about that halfway through writing the post, but you also need support for init.d in kernel ramdisk.

High Brightness Mode Widget

Hello, I'm looking for testers for High Brightness Mode Widget: mod edit: link removed
have promo codes for the first five people to post here and willing to report back to me.
It will make your screen extremely bright at the touch of a button. However, it requires root.
Works on other Samsung devices with AMOLED screens, so it will probably work on the s7, but I need confirmation.

can test it if u want
got a G935F , Exynos Version

I can test. Pm me
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Can test also

MrPhilo said:
Can test also
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App is working flawlessly, really did not know that the screen could be any brighter than max....

can test....

Thanks all, it's confirmed working.
I will send a promo code to @manager77 and one other lucky person tonight.

is there any way to use something like this if your not rooted. Verizon will never allow root on this device

shawnten said:
is there any way to use something like this if your not rooted. Verizon will never allow root on this device
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Sorry, it's a hardware setting. The widget can't apply it without root.

Geez, too bright for me xD, probably perfect in summer, is this brighter than the auto brightness max?

MrPhilo said:
Geez, too bright for me xD, probably perfect in summer, is this brighter than the auto brightness max?
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Yes, it's really bright. I wouldn't use it indoors. It's for direct sun, or bright environments like beaches or snowy areas.

One promo code left, if anyone wants it.

made some test and it's really bright......but overall it's for direct sun.....good app...recommend it!!

flar2 said:
One promo code left, if anyone wants it.
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I would. thanks

flar2 said:
One promo code left, if anyone wants it.
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Any more left?

In interested..... Please sen me pm

Thank you so much..Keep up bro...

Sorry guys, all the S7 codes are spoken for, but I have a few left for other Samsung devices

Just use a fix for dimming brightness issue...

GreyFox777 said:
Just use a fix for dimming brightness issue...
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What do you mean? I've heard that there is some issue with brightness on Samsung but I don't know what it is.
I'm pretty sure this widget does something different than you think. It kicks the screen into a different hardware mode that is extremely bright. Much brighter than turning the brightness slider up all the way.

Question over Dark Theme.

When I apply it on my OP6
Every thing becomes dark as usual.
But when you go to places like
1. Settings - Apps - App permissions
Or
2. Settings - About Phone - status
There the screen is light themed/white background despite having a dark theme on.
Is it in your mobiles as well.
Also, the Shelf also remains with white background.
Help plz

Xebeck said:
When I apply it on my OP6
Every thing becomes dark as usual.
But when you go to places like
1. Settings - Apps - App permissions
Or
2. Settings - About Phone - status
There the screen is light themed/white background despite having a dark theme on.
Is it in your mobiles as well.
Also, the Shelf also remains with white background.
Help plz
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Same thing on mine. They just didn't fully theme it I think. They must have missed some sub-menus.

u are correct, mine does the same, it also does on my 5T as well so its just something that was not themed

thejase said:
Same thing on mine. They just didn't fully theme it I think. They must have missed some sub-menus.
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Bradl79 said:
u are correct, mine does the same, it also does on my 5T as well so its just something that was not themed
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Thanks guys

Same on OnePlus 3,either something they have missed or something that can't be fixed,but let's face it,not really a big issue

manus31 said:
Same on OnePlus 3,either something they have missed or something that can't be fixed,but let's face it,not really a big issue
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It's not an issue ofcourse...
Just wanted to check if it's an anomaly in my set alone or not.

My shelf was a dark theme (since I picked up the 6T in November)untill last night and now I can't for the life of me work out how to change it back

NeverSettle said:
My shelf was a dark theme (since I picked up the 6T in November)untill last night and now I can't for the life of me work out how to change it back
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The ultimate 1 year necro bump...
I am sure software was different then from now.
Anyways.... What did you do? Updates, flashed? What are you running? Anything useful other than "it doesn't work"?

only4dank said:
The ultimate 1 year necro bump...
I am sure software was different then from now.
Anyways.... What did you do? Updates, flashed? What are you running? Anything useful other than "it doesn't work"?
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Well after this happened I searched and this was the only meaningful thread I found. I haven't rooted this phone, latest patch as per OOS.
Software didn't update, its set to notify me Instead was of just install

Anyone still use EasyEyes or other brightness control apps?

New OP7, read about the "adaptive brightness" setting, but so far I find the phone way too bright compared with my previous one.
On the old phone I used to have "EasyEyes" installed to add that red filter, wondering if that's something that is no longer useful now (has that been incorporated in Android Pie?), or are you guys still using these types of programs?
Hoping to find the most restful setup for the eyes!

who ah way said:
New OP7, read about the "adaptive brightness" setting, but so far I find the phone way too bright compared with my previous one.
On the old phone I used to have "EasyEyes" installed to add that red filter, wondering if that's something that is no longer useful now (has that been incorporated in Android Pie?), or are you guys still using these types of programs?
Hoping to find the most restful setup for the eyes!
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Night mode (red filter) is built into OOS under Display Settings.

Thanks for that — that's news to me.
In your opinion, does that work well? (Well enough to stop using something like EasyEyes?)

who ah way said:
Thanks for that — that's news to me.
In your opinion, does that work well? (Well enough to stop using something like EasyEyes?)
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I use it every night about 8pm it'll kick in automatically... Very useful

mlock420 said:
I use it every night about 8pm it'll kick in automatically... Very useful
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Thanks for replying, sorry but I didn't understand what you meant. Do you mean that everynight EasyEyes kicks off, or Night mode from OOS under Display Settings?

who ah way said:
Thanks for replying, sorry but I didn't understand what you meant. Do you mean that everynight EasyEyes kicks off, or Night mode from OOS under Display Settings?
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Night mode if you set it the way you want it'll cut on and turn off at your certain time

Thank you.