I've created a way to bypass the "undefeatable" screen dimming when browsing the internet. I've attached a modded version of Chrome that will not dim when launched on the SGS4. This is only the first step in a full solution, as this app will not receive updates from the Play Store. This APK can be installed side-by-side with the official app.
What I did was rename the application itself in the manifest and then resign the APK. Pretty simple and a good proof of concept that the way the phone knows to dim is based on a specific list of apps that it checks. The next step to a full solution is to find out where this list is and kill it. I doubt it's in the kernel itself, but I'm not fully ruling that out yet. I'll keep digging for you guys, but at least we have a workaround for the moment.
http://www.mediafire.com/?8gyi1k8ykwlz7kl
THANK YOU!
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Doesn't seem to work for me. When i start the browser it is brighter for about half a seconde after that it dims again.
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Why don't you use the browser brightness setting?
Are you sure you're launching the modded Chrome and not the market one? I haven't modded "Internet" yet, but I plan on doing that too once this is verified by a few people. I've tried mine off a few reboots now and it's still sticking.
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Why don't you use the browser brightness setting?
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Because there is a dimming "feature" built into the stock ROM somewhere that dims both Internet and Chrome when auto-brightness is disabled and you have the brightness set to max. This is completely independent of the other power saving features and happens even if power saving is disabled.
Works perfectly for me, if your phone gets to hot it'll dim also to prevent over heating
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My browsers do not dim anything. I use Chrome and stock and disabled adjust screen tone and use LUX Auto Brightness.
Szadzik said:
My browsers do not dim anything. I use Chrome and stock and disabled adjust screen tone and use LUX Auto Brightness.
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If an auto brightness is used, they don't dim.
I'm using dolphin browser and no, it doesnt dim.
tclocki said:
I'm using dolphin browser and no, it doesnt dim.
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It's the stock browser and Chrome that do it.
elkay said:
It's the stock browser and Chrome that do it.
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Yup, that's why I'm using dolphin, I find it better, and faster in a lot of different ways over chrome and the stock browser.
Turn off the auto calibration of color in settings - screen.
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Guys
I need some advice. I have two apk files that I downloaded...private beta for dolphin browser and cut the rope..however I can't install both of them...swype was installed successfully before....and I did tick install from unknown sources...I just can't click the install button
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Try appinstaller from the market, hope it helps.
Yeah, I use androzip which works pretty well..oh btw ur gonna enjoy cut the rope I just heard about it yesterday n been playing it ever since, pretty cool
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Yeah I did tried earlier...went to package installer and the same thing repeats...I can't click install but I can click cancel button.
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try pulling the battery and try installing it again
Ok guys...manage to solve the problem
Apparently this "screen filter"app that I am using is having a conflict with the installation from as card...damn weird but once I disable the app, it works....gonna email the developer about this bug...and again thanks to those who replied...appreciate it
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thanks I was trying everything to install I had the same issue wit the button, an disabled screen filter and bam good looking man
"Brightness Adjuster" was the problem in my case
Hi guys! I have the same problem - seems like every brightness control application in some way interferes with the other apps and I can't install APK files anymore.
I've tried Screen Filter, Dimmer (Night Mode), Brightness widget and nothing - if I install any of them I can't install APK from dropbox/sd card. Why is that so?!
My phone is LG L5 II and the minimum brightness is too bright, so I really need some kind of application, which controls the screen brightness.
What do you think? How can I have them both - brightness control app + working installation of APK files?
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Hi guys! I have the same problem - seems like every brightness control application in some way interferes with the other apps and I can't install APK files anymore.
I've tried Screen Filter, Dimmer (Night Mode), Brightness widget and nothing - if I install any of them I can't install APK from dropbox/sd card. Why is that so?!
My phone is LG L5 II and the minimum brightness is too bright, so I really need some kind of application, which controls the screen brightness.
What do you think? How can I have them both - brightness control app + working installation of APK files?
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Agree! I had same problem. After reading above, app "Twilight" block install key.
Thanks! http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/icons/icon14.gif
Screen filter apps.
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Ok guys...manage to solve the problem
Apparently this "screen filter"app that I am using is having a conflict with the installation from as card...damn weird but once I disable the app, it works....gonna email the developer about this bug...and again thanks to those who replied...appreciate it
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Screen filter apps work by installing a layer, so to speak, on TOP of your viewable screen. This is NOT a bug, it is how it works. To resolve this issue just change your screen filter ( generally for low light environment and night viewing) to Chainfire's app, "CFlumen" and you're done.
Okay, Touch key lights too bright on your G2X? Two ways to fix this... First, the app, which is easiest for most people:
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(note: This is NOT my app. Just sharing it with you guys)
LG Optimus 2x touch key lights
Little tool for LG Optimus 2x & G2x phones only that allows the user to change the touch key lights brightness levels. The desired brightness level can then be set up on startup.
Root access is not needed except for the new G2x Gingerbread update.
Warning, this application is not and will not be compatible with touch key notifications mechanisms.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.guenmat.android.optimus2x
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The other is the TECHIE way... by changing the value directly! You can change the touch key brightness FROM THE SHELL with the following command:
Code:
echo 1 > /sys/devices/platform/star_touch_led/wled
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Possible values are 1-20, where 20 is the brightest. Though honestly 15-20 all looked the same to me. You can set higher, but I'm not sure if it is safe for your touch keys. 0 would be OFF.
Now, you can type that in through adb shell, but you'd lose it when you reboot. So, if you have a Rom that supports init.d scripts, you can add it at the end of one of the scripts in /system/etc/init.d.
If you don't have init.d scripts, you can also use TASKER with the LOCAL EXECUTE plugin. If you do, make sure to put a ! in front of the command so it executes as root.
I know, sparse, but I had to figure this out on my own and now you don't.
here is an app that does the same thing as the one you said PLUS it makes your 4 touch led lights blink when you have a missed called, mms, and gmail (hello notification lights)
https://market.android.com/details?...2xtouchlednotifications&feature=search_result
you dont need root access for froyo but you need it for GB
Interesting, is there a similar app that makes it so the lights are always on (dimmed, of course)?
This has been out for a while. The Custom Roms have this built in at a kernel level so it doesn't always run in the background and drain your batteries like a mofo.
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This has been out for a while. The Custom Roms have this built in at a kernel level so it doesn't always run in the background and drain your batteries like a mofo.
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well i haven't found it for weapon g2x if it has it on the kernel :/ , so i am using that app, is also great for someone that is running a stock gb rooted, like the 2.3.4 that is running arround
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This has been out for a while. The Custom Roms have this built in at a kernel level so it doesn't always run in the background and drain your batteries like a mofo.
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Actually, the ONLY custom Rom I've noticed that had anything close was MIUI (which you're using). In MIUI, the touchkey brightness was linked to screen brightness, all the way down to the lowest setting where it would be off. Nice, but not helpful to those of us who don't like the rest of the bugs present in MIUI. Also, I haven't seen any battery drain from this...
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here is an app that does the same thing as the one you said PLUS it makes your 4 touch led lights blink when you have a missed called, mms, and gmail (hello notification lights)
https://market.android.com/details?...2xtouchlednotifications&feature=search_result
you dont need root access for froyo but you need it for GB
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I use this one... way, way, way better!
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FeloHFP said:
here is an app that does the same thing as the one you said PLUS it makes your 4 touch led lights blink when you have a missed called, mms, and gmail (hello notification lights)
https://market.android.com/details?...2xtouchlednotifications&feature=search_result
you dont need root access for froyo but you need it for GB
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Good to have choices. I tried that one first. I didn't see the option to just change brightness, and I don't really want the notifications. I guess which one you choose depends on what you need.
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Thanks. Ill try them both. I like the flashing buttons for notification option
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i like this app!
If you're using a stock rom you can always go into LG's hidden menu and adjust the touch LED brightness. Using your dial pad dial 1809#*999# and it will open the hidden menu. From there select Device Test and then scroll all the way down and select Touch LED Brightness. Adjust the slider and you're good to go. You can do this whether or not you're rooted. The only catch is that it resets when you reboot the phone so you have to do it again with each reboot.
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anyone have the led notification app working on weapon rom? I tried installing it and just get a force close.
Op updated with a method to do this WITHOUT an app. I know, I'm spoiling it for those SELLING apps to do just this, but hey... whatchagonnado.
Super useful to use tasker for this, thanks so much.
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lotherius said:
Op updated with a method to do this WITHOUT an app. I know, I'm spoiling it for those SELLING apps to do just this, but hey... whatchagonnado.
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Link please.
Thank you in advance.
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Super useful to use tasker for this, thanks so much.
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How do you do this?
I have tasker.
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How do you do this?
I have tasker.
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Re read first post.
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So is there a fix or a switch to turn this off? I have tryed everything in the display settings.
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The browser has its own brightness settings. Just hit menu while the browser is open and you'll see it.
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Thanks! Missed that option ha.
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Just because it has its own brightness setting, doesn't mean I want to use it. I'd much rather have the option to have an independent browser brightness than be forced to manage two brightness levels now.
I have yet to find a way to turn it off though... besides just getting a new browser.
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Just because it has its own brightness setting, doesn't mean I want to use it. I'd much rather have the option to have an independent browser brightness than be forced to manage two brightness levels now.
I have yet to find a way to turn it off though... besides just getting a new browser.
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You say you'd much rather have an independent browser brightness, when that is exactly what you have already. I think what you want is one consolidated brightness for the entire phone.
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Why are some apps brighter than others?
When i set the brightness completely down I noticed it with chrome and internet browser but i think other apps act equal.
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The bright is changing automatically, i believe.
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But the "auto" checkbox is unchecked.
Is this something i have to live with or are there settings or apps wich could fix it?
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Klopi47 said:
But the "auto" checkbox is unchecked.
Is this something i have to live with or are there settings or apps wich could fix it?
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have you tried other web browsers?
There is an app "screen filter" from play store. To reduce the screen brightness. Ya. Chrome is a lot brighter. it doesn't even have the inverted mode that stock browser has! (Google must be crazy!)
Check and see if you have the setting to change brightness depending on image content enabled or not (different than auto brightness).
I like the Screen Filter app. I even use a similar thing on my desktop. Bah humbug to too-bright screens.
The screen filter app is great, thanks
But the normal internet browser is still darker. If i open chrome or an other app and than open the internet browser in splitscreen the whole screen gets darker. I thought there were more apps wich are darker but i think i was wrong -> the only darker app is internet but why?
@pennycake this setting changes nothing. What does it exactly do? How can i check if it's working.
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Runs awful on my Galaxy S Plus
What?
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Just DL the app Tasker for $2.99. I'm trying to set up a profile that when I launch stock Internet apk adguard would be enabled. Is this possible and if it is could anyone give me some tips?
Thank You
Vinny
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I may be off topic but if you just need an ad blocker for the stock browser, install an app like https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.adblockplus.adblockplussbrowser and activate it in the setting of the stock browser. It actually works.
Thank You, Vinny
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Works great. Enjoy the stock browser on the Samsung Galaxy S7 because of fingerprint scanning feature. Still have Chrome but the stock browser is now my go to. Thanks again, didn't know that app was available.
Vinny
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Just Import the Adguard On/OFF Profiles to the Tasks Ribbon.
After that go back to the Profile Ribbon, Click add (+) and Choose "App"
Click for example on Chrome and then in the top left corner on back. Now it lets you choose what to do: In this Case Adguard On.
Next step: Click on Add(+) again, App, Choose Chrome and click on the bottom middle "reverse". then go back again and choose "Adguard off".
You can do this now for all your apps with ads.
There is just one Problem for me. Everytime i use the Gear VR i have to turn off/on the tasker service (even if it shows "on") to work again
I see you are from the US, so you have a snapdragon S7. To replace chrome, there is an alternative called RSbrowser https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rsbrowser.browser&hl=fr It's based on a chromium optimized for Snapdragon. It's as fast as the samsung browser on my old galaxy S5 and a lot faster than chrome and has all of this features + built in adblocker (but no fingerprint functionnality).