Alright so I have been looking through plenty of posts and tried doing my research but haven't found a way to reduce the minimum device brightness on the s3 without using an app like screen filter. I really don't like the look of using an app to do this. I know there used to be a build.prop value to change but that doesn't do anything for me on cm10.1. Does anyone know of an easy fix?
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Does anyone know of an app or a setting to control the touch button lights at the bottom of the screen?
i tried searching for a solution but found none.
I like reading off of the kindle app at night and with 22% brightness and white text on a black background, the result is a perfect experience -- except for the four blinding leds every time I turn the page...
This might also be helpful for those with issues during streaming video (i.e. Netflix).
I apologize in advance if this has been dealt with/is in the wrong place.
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That is a very good question and I have the same problem while reading on my phone. I'm going to try and do some research to see if I can come up with a solution.
Try this. I don't know if it works or not yet
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.deskangel.adjbrightness&feature=search_result
This might be a shot in the dark but maybe bln on the market can do some reverae psycholgy ****
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rickyy00 said:
This might be a shot in the dark but maybe bln on the market can do some reverae psycholgy ****
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lol!! thats great.
Bump for a good question
the light buttons are bright as fkc at night. +1 good question.. probably saves battery too if someone can dev this app.
https://market.android.com/details?id=neldar.bln.control.free
Install BLN control and check Activate Notifications. The lights will only stay on for a few seconds after you touch the screen/buttons.
Thanks for trying guys. I want to completely disable those bad boys. I know where they are. Don't need a searchlight!
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Well you can't disable them. Not even the stock roms let you do that, the best bet is for them to only blink, which is they turn on when you're using them.
Some black tape works lol
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Would the touchscreen still work with black/electrical tape? That makes me wonder, but I am lazy and have none on hand to test out.
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Is it just me or are the softkeys really bright on the s2?
Well, ive gone on google and tried to find the answer, but seems like there is not a way to possibly reduce the brightness of the softkeys itself.
However, before i give up (i find those softkeys useful, but hard to use at night as its too bright, and turning off the function is difficult to use) I was wondering if its possible without rooting, by using a 3rd party app.
Thanks
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Is it just me or are the softkeys really bright on the s2?
Well, ive gone on google and tried to find the answer, but seems like there is not a way to possibly reduce the brightness of the softkeys itself.
However, before i give up (i find those softkeys useful, but hard to use at night as its too bright, and turning off the function is difficult to use) I was wondering if its possible without rooting, by using a 3rd party app.
Thanks
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That's an interesting idea. The brightness issue made me turn off that light all together (running CM9). I found the light so distracting when using my phone to read a book or something in a dark room at night...
I hope someone chimes in with an idea.
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Seriously doubt its possible without root.... with root, the only ones i can find just turn them off.. havent seen anything that just dims.
Would definitely say impossible without root, as you need to edit system files to alter hardware functions. I don't believe there is a variable anywhere to edit that though, because I've only ever seen their functions to be off and on with all the phones I've used that have had them. Just my 2 cents, but I'm sure a skilled dev could give you a better opinion.
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Darn alright thanks for your posts!
Hopefully a dev could give his $0.02, as i would believe it would make the softkeys more usable throughout the day and night.
i think over time you get use to it. i turned my keys off and i have no problem navigating.
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i think over time you get use to it. i turned my keys off and i have no problem navigating.
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That's true. But I think to me its that little add on that makes everything nicer. However, just my opinion though.
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Use the app screen filter. It will allow you to dim the buttons. Not sure if root is needed or not tho.
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Use the app screen filter. It will allow you to dim the buttons. Not sure if root is needed or not tho.
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Tried it but didn't work.
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Tried it but didn't work.
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Didn't work for me either, however, I like the the function of the app for screen brightness.
What rom are you guys on? I'm on AOKP B40 and screen filter worked perfectly. Much easier to dim than with Lux, and back light for keys turned off and on perfectly.
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Wont work. The leds used can not be dimmed. They are a two stage light. On/off
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Wont work. The leds used can not be dimmed. They are a two stage light. On/off
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I'm not sure exactly how these specific leds work, but I know with store bought leds, you can use what's called multiplexing which makes them flash faster than your eye can see, but slow enough that it seems as if they are dimmer...not sure if there is a way to lower the speed or if you can even make them flash at all (constantly)
You could also maybe look for a night mode from a third party app to change settings at a certain time
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That said.. I wonder if its safe to have a an app to lower voltage/amps to these leds.
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Hey guys,
Sometimes I have been reading books at night or browsing the web and the screen is way too bright even with the brightness set to minimum...
So I found this very useful app that dims the screen even further called SCREEN FILTER. It was very useful to me and thought I would share.
You can find it on the play store.
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Hey guys,
Sometimes I have been reading books at night or browsing the web and the screen is way to bright even with the brightness set to minimum...
So I found this very useful app that dims the screen even further called SCREEN FILTER. It was very useful to me and thought I would share.
You can find it on the play store.
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Thanks..will try it
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I've also used it, and it works OK.
But does anyone know if there's a way to customize the "auto" brightness settings?
great app, thanks
gabo_e30 said:
Hey guys,
Sometimes I have been reading books at night or browsing the web and the screen is way too bright even with the brightness set to minimum...
So I found this very useful app that dims the screen even further called SCREEN FILTER. It was very useful to me and thought I would share.
You can find it on the play store.
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Thanks
Another choice, If you are rooted your phone "rootdim" working better you can find it on playstore
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Another choice, If you are rooted your phone "rootdim" working better you can find it on playstore
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yes there are certain apps/widgets that can dim your screen below the lowest setting in you settings menu.
combine that with the screen filter app and you're on a roll!
you can also use 'juice defender ultimate' to tweak the brightness settings of your phone and no root is required for that.
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Not able to use the search feature as I'm on the app at work. Is there anyway to change this?
What I mean by vibration intensity is that I would like to increase it so when I'm typing and stuff I can feel it better.
I searched all in the settings, and even googled a little bit. Not sure if its right in front of my face or I have to edit something manually. Thanks for the help.
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Not able to use the search feature as I'm on the app at work. Is there anyway to change this?
What I mean by vibration intensity is that I would like to increase it so when I'm typing and stuff I can feel it better.
I searched all in the settings, and even googled a little bit. Not sure if its right in front of my face or I have to edit something manually. Thanks for the help.
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Yes!
Settings, language and input, then the little slider-board looking icon to the right of android keyboard, go down to advanced, and crank up the duration. (Not necessarily intensity but more duration will feel more haptic)
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Ahhhh yeah feels great thanks for the help!
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My auto brightness is much brighter than nexus 4 and my friend lg g2. Any one else like this? Nothing wrong with this actually just thinking maybe battery could be better then setting it manually.
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My auto brightness is much brighter than nexus 4 and my friend lg g2. Any one else like this? Nothing wrong with this actually just thinking maybe battery could be better then setting it manually.
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I think there is a general consensus that it is generally brighter. Coming from the S4 I can say without a doubt the auto brightness is brighter on the Nexus 5. You can either do it manually or use an app like "Lux" to control it.