hi,is there anyway u can up the brightness level on these phones its up full at the moment but still could do with being a bit brighter
Afaik you have to wait for custom roms to get that up'd
Regards Dousan...
e: maybe its enough with a custom kernel...
Well the screen is not that great on our phone which is why we get around 2 days battery life with average use even I would like the screen to be brighter but it will greatly reduce battery life
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Have you tried installing dazzle? This app has some niffty display controls for maxing out the brightness.
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it all comes down to the fact SE does not allow us to disable auto brightness so even if you "crank" the brightness you still have to live with auto brightness controlling the brightness while settings 1 2 3 on the power control widget appear to turn it up it is still being controlled to an extent..
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it all comes down to the fact SE does not allow us to disable auto brightness so even if you "crank" the brightness you still have to live with auto brightness controlling the brightness while settings 1 2 3 on the power control widget appear to turn it up it is still being controlled to an extent..
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Will probably at least take a recompile of the kernel.
An answer to this question is in the Arc section, from SE:
A question on how to disable auto-brightness on Xperia PLAY.
Unfortunately, being able to do this from userspace might be non-functional in the released kernel for Play. The engineering team is aware and it is something they are looking into for future releases, can’t comment if it will be supported though yet.
However, if you’re building your own kernel, you can modify the file arch/arm/mach-msm/board-semc_zeus.c
What you’re looking for is the structure “as3676_platform_data”, where you can change the “als_connected = 1” to “als_connected = 0”.
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I'm not sure how this would work, but there is a parameter
in /sys/devices/i2c-0/0-0040/leds/lcd-backlight/als/ "enable" which by default is set to "1"
Might want to test something like
echo "0" > /sys/devices/i2c-0/0-0040/leds/lcd-backlight/als/enable
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NielDK said:
I'm not sure how this would work, but there is a parameter
in /sys/devices/i2c-0/0-0040/leds/lcd-backlight/als/ "enable" which by default is set to "1"
Might want to test something like
echo "0" > /sys/devices/i2c-0/0-0040/leds/lcd-backlight/als/enable
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this works
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this works
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I think it will be set back on reboot, but it may work to add that line to /etc/hw_config.sh
yeah doesnt remain after reboot, will add later and see if it works.
It's not something that bothers me tbh.
waz000000 said:
yeah doesnt remain after reboot, will add later and see if it works.
It's not something that bothers me tbh.
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Nor me.
The auto brightness is actually pretty awesome in all fairness. I am going to leave mine on even when a fix comes out for it.
News for brightnes controll ?
SecondScreen is an application designed for power users that frequently connect their Android devices to external displays. It works with your existing screen mirroring solution to give you the best experience possible. With SecondScreen, you can change your device's resolution and density to fit your TV or monitor, enable always-on desktop mode in Chrome, and even turn your device's backlight off, among several other features.
PLEASE READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING:
• This app REQUIRES elevated permissions, granted via root access or adb shell commands. The app will do nothing if you do not have a rooted device or access to adb.
• This app is ONLY for devices with AOSP / Google experience ROMs. It is not guaranteed to function properly on devices with manufacturer-skinned ROMs.
• This app does not provide screen mirroring capabilities on its own. Screen mirroring may require either an MHL/SlimPort adapter or a wireless solution such as Miracast or Chromecast.
• A Bluetooth keyboard and mouse is strongly recommended as the app can make UI elements smaller and harder to press on the device itself.
Features:
• Easily change resolution and density (DPI) - take full advantage of the resolution of your external display, and show the Android tablet interface if you're using a phone
• Simple profile-based interface - easy to enable/disable different profiles for different types of displays
• Many configurable options, including:
• Automatically enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi - quickly connect a keyboard, mouse, and/or game controller
• Automatically enable Daydreams
• Lock screen orientation to landscape
• Show desktop sites in Chrome by default - browse the real Web, on your TV!
• Overscan support for older TVs (Android 4.3+)
• System-wide immersive mode (Android 5.0+)
• Disable device backlight and vibration - save battery while your device is connected (not compatible with all devices)
• Full integration with Tasker
• Load profiles automatically when a display is connected
• Quick Actions - quickly and easily run SecondScreen features without creating or editing profiles
• Homescreen shortcuts - launch a profile with one tap, without entering the app
Download:
• Download SecondScreen on the Play Store
• Download SecondScreen on F-Droid
Explanation of permissions:
• root access required to change resolution/DPI, disable backlight/vibration, enable desktop-only mode in Chrome
• "connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi", "view Wi-Fi connections" - required for profiles to enable Wi-Fi
• "access Bluetooth settings", "pair with Bluetooth devices" - required for profiles to enable Bluetooth
• "close other apps" - required to refresh the user interface after a resolution/DPI change. Ensure all data is saved before launching a profile.
• "run at startup" - required to show SecondScreen profile notification after a (soft/hard) reboot
• "modify system settings" - required for profiles to lock rotation and set brightness
Feedback in this thread is welcomed and appreciated! Hope you guys enjoy the app!
XDA:DevDB Information
SecondScreen, App for the Android General
Contributors
farmerbb
Source Code: https://github.com/farmerbb/SecondScreen
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 2.9.1
Stable Release Date: 2019-10-31
Created 2014-07-19
Last Updated 2019-11-02
Miscellaneous links
SecondScreen beta
SecondScreen group on Google+
Join SecondScreen beta
Source code
SecondScreen source code on GitHub
It sounds very good. I want to try it. Please send me a PM. Thanks.
I'm using Kindle HD 8.9.
Each function works well on it, except screen turn off.
But it has one problem.
I got an enlarged letter box when I change resolution.
My TV has 1920x1080 resolution and Kindle has 1920x1200;
so it has originally black letter box on left and right side.
But when i change Kindle resolution to 1920x1080 using this app,
the letter box is created even on upside and downside.
Is it natural or just my machine problem?
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I'm using Kindle HD 8.9.
Each function works well on it, except screen turn off.
But it has one problem.
I got an enlarged letter box when I change resolution.
My TV has 1920x1080 resolution and Kindle has 1920x1200;
so it has originally black letter box on left and right side.
But when i change Kindle resolution to 1920x1080 using this app,
the letter box is created even on upside and downside.
Is it natural or just my machine problem?
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No, switching the resolution to 1920x1080 is supposed to eliminate the pillarboxing on the left and right side. It sounds like a quirk with how the Kindle outputs it's image over HDMI.
What happens when you try a different resolution such as 1280x720? Does the letterboxing and pillarboxing get worse? Also, have you tried connecting your Kindle to a different TV?
Regarding the screen turn off - does it at least dim the backlight down low? Some device kernels have safeguards that prevent the backlight from turning all the way off.
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No, switching the resolution to 1920x1080 is supposed to eliminate the pillarboxing on the left and right side. It sounds like a quirk with how the Kindle outputs it's image over HDMI.
What happens when you try a different resolution such as 1280x720? Does the letterboxing and pillarboxing get worse? Also, have you tried connecting your Kindle to a different TV?
Regarding the screen turn off - does it at least dim the backlight down low? Some device kernels have safeguards that prevent the backlight from turning all the way off.
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When I try a different resolution such as 1280x720, the letterboxing and pillarboxing are exactly sams as 1920x1080 (??)
The screen turn off option isn't activated and I cannot check it.
Since I have 1 TV monitor, I didn't try connecting to a different TV.
I'll tell you the result whenever I try to a different one.
neilhae said:
When I try a different resolution such as 1280x720, the letterboxing and pillarboxing are exactly sams as 1920x1080 (??)
The screen turn off option isn't activated and I cannot check it.
Since I have 1 TV monitor, I didn't try connecting to a different TV.
I'll tell you the result whenever I try to a different one.
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OK, it sounds like it might be an issue with the TV then.
If the "Turn backlight off" option is grayed out, that means the kernel values needed to disable the backlight weren't found on your device. It looks like the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 uses a TI OMAP chipset and the app only recognizes the values for Snapdragon and Tegra.
I set a profile using all default settings. I have start on HDMI connection. I use Tasker to launch profile when my N5 connects to Pioneer AppRadio 3 using AppRadio Unchained to mirror phone. Works great, except that my Nova Launcher gets the expanded desktop toggled off by SecondScreen. My expanded desktop is a feature of GravityBox for Xposed Framework. I will provide a logcat my next connection session. Any other info needed to give development feedback?
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I set a profile using all default settings. I have start on HDMI connection. I use Tasker to launch profile when my N5 connects to Pioneer AppRadio 3 using AppRadio Unchained to mirror phone. Works great, except that my Nova Launcher gets the expanded desktop toggled off by SecondScreen. My expanded desktop is a feature of GravityBox for Xposed Framework. I will provide a logcat my next connection session. Any other info needed to give development feedback?
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Hmm, I'll have to install Xposed + GravityBox + Nova myself and take a look.
What do you mean by "all default settings"? Do you mind posting screenshots of the profile you're using? Expanded desktop could be toggled off if you have the UI refresh method set to "Restart SystemUI & kill background apps". This setting also restarts whatever launcher you are using.
EDIT: Okay, I installed Xposed, GravityBox and Nova Launcher and did some minimal testing. Expanded desktop stays on for me no matter what I try. What expanded desktop setting are you using in GravityBox?
This is probably specific to AppRadio Unchained and your app. I will logcat tomorrow then when next in car.
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lpasq said:
This is probably specific to AppRadio Unchained and your app. I will logcat tomorrow then when next in car.
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Thanks, a logcat would be helpful
Could you try one more thing as well? In your AppRadio profile try setting the "Screen rotation" option to "Force auto-rotate" and see if it fixes your issue, or does the same thing.
I just pushed an update that SHOULD fix any issues with the Pioneer AppRadio. The app was forcing a specific system dock state even if the default settings were used, and it's likely that Android switches to a different dock state when connected to the AppRadio. Let me know if the June 21st update fixes things.
farmerbb said:
I just pushed an update that SHOULD fix any issues with the Pioneer AppRadio. The app was forcing a specific system dock state even if the default settings were used, and it's likely that Android switches to a different dock state when connected to the AppRadio. Let me know if the June 21st update fixes things.
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I will test today, and report accordingly, and copy post on ARU thread for the many users that might appreciate your work.
lpasq said:
I will test today, and report accordingly, and copy post on ARU thread for the many users that might appreciate your work.
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No luck... Logcat will be pm'd
update: issue likely related to nova or gravitybox... all works for me by simply toggling expand desktop tile in notifications tray once after secondscreen active
update 2: wow! thanks for the diligent bug hunt and fix!!!
lpasq said:
No luck... Logcat will be pm'd
update: issue likely related to nova or gravitybox... all works for me by simply toggling expand desktop tile in notifications tray once after secondscreen active
update 2: wow! thanks for the diligent bug hunt and fix!!!
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Just pushed version 1.2.5 to the Play Store, it fixes the issues @lpasq has described regarding GravityBox and expanded desktop.
I can test on S3 with ARU
Would anyone be interested in a built-in profile for the AppRadio? Using 800x480 as the resolution and maybe 213dpi for density. I don't own an AppRadio myself but is that a good combo? It wouldn't have backlight off checked by default as that is an option I want users to turn on manually.
farmerbb said:
Would anyone be interested in a built-in profile for the AppRadio? Using 800x480 as the resolution and maybe 213dpi for density. I don't own an AppRadio myself but is that a good combo? It wouldn't have backlight off checked by default as that is an option I want users to turn on manually.
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Yeah, but would changing the resolution and DPI have any negative results? I assume my AVH-8500BHS is down rez now, looks fine to me.
Oh, and I'm confirming my issue with backlight turning back is because I was switching to another app that have auto brightness level adjustment (car home ultra). You said you'll come out with a new version to fix this issue? I'd like to test it when it is available.
But other than that, your apk is working beautifully during my 1 hour commute this morning. Thanks!:good:
jdpdata said:
Yeah, but would changing the resolution and DPI have any negative results? I assume my AVH-8500BHS is down rez now, looks fine to me.
Oh, and I'm confirming my issue with backlight turning back is because I was switching to another app that have auto brightness level adjustment (car home ultra). You said you'll come out with a new version to fix this issue? I'd like to test it when it is available.
But other than that, your apk is working beautifully during my 1 hour commute this morning. Thanks!:good:
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Well, changing the phone resolution to match the external screen's would eliminate issues such as letterboxing/pillarboxing, fuzzy text, etc. And it would give you a consistent screen output no matter what type of device you hook up (phone or tablet, etc.). It would also theoretically save CPU/GPU cycles and battery running at that resolution.
Negative results would be: home screen icons/widgets potentially disappearing, and the added wait time while your device changes its resolution and DPI. So, I dunno. Again I don't have the AppRadio so I'm not sure what the best user experience would be.
Yeah, Car Home Ultra would definitely mess with my app's backlight off feature. I should be pushing 1.2.6 later today, it will have an "experimental backlight off" option you'll want to try.
Can I please test v.1.2.6? I haven't purchase your apk yet.
Please email to me jdpdata at gmail dot com. I'm willing to test DPI and resolution changes too.
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Hello, is there any way to dim the light on the Watch?
There's the settings on the watch (settings icon/display). Apart from that don't think so.
there is no function for brightness control in settings..
baghy said:
there is no function for brightness control in settings..
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There should be...
1. Settings
2. Display
3. Brightness
If it is missing, there is something wrong... Try to restart your watch, or reset the watch to see, if it helps.
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There is no way to control brightness on MN2(Not SW2).
aseeme555076 said:
There is no way to control brightness on MN2(Not SW2).
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thank u for ur response
aseeme555076 said:
There is no way to control brightness on MN2(Not SW2).
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How do you know it is not sw2? ... oh it was in the topic.
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I got a tablet 4.1.2 and I play a movie via hdmi out. I would like the screen of my tablet to be turned off during the play.
I'm aware that there is a an root-requiring app that can do that, but I don't like to root my tablet. So, please make an option for mx player to turn screen off during hdmi output or dim the screen to minimum brightness.
Is there any other player that can do it?
Blackion said:
I'm aware that there is a an root-requiring app that can do that, but I don't like to root my tablet. So, please make an option for mx player to turn screen off during hdmi output or dim the screen to minimum brightness.
Is there any other player that can do it?
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What is the root app that can do that?
Screen standby
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Screen standby
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thanks
When watching the linked video on YouTube Vanced the brightness is not controlled by the app. I can still adjust the brightness via the pull down menu slider. However, when watching the same video on s10p the brightness of the content is controlled by the app and one cannot change it via the slider. Both devices have video enhancement turned off.
Any reason for this?
https://youtu.be/LXb3EKWsInQ
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Limeybastard said:
When watching the linked video on YouTube Vanced the brightness is not controlled by the app. I can still adjust the brightness via the pull down menu slider. However, when watching the same video on s10p the brightness of the content is controlled by the app and one cannot change it via the slider. Both devices have video enhancement turned off.
Any reason for this?
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Vanced brightness control works fine for me. Control works both on the vanced swipe controls and in the notification panel, as intended.
Arden144 said:
Vanced brightness control works fine for me. Control works both on the vanced swipe controls and in the notification panel, as intended.
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It works "fine" for me as well. My question was on my other device when playing the same video on Vanced, the system OS screen brightness control cannot be controlled by my fingers using the slider.
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Limeybastard said:
It works "fine" for me as well. My question was on my other device when playing the same video on Vanced, the system OS screen brightness control cannot be controlled by my fingers using the slider.
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That's unintended, the behavior on the OP7Pro is the correct one and has been the same on my last 3 phones
Arden144 said:
That's unintended, the behavior on the OP7Pro is the correct one and has been the same on my last 3 phones
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Thanks, so you understood what I meant about the Samsung device brightness slider not being adjustable whilst that video was playing ?
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Limeybastard said:
Thanks, so you understood what I meant about the Samsung device brightness slider not being adjustable whilst that video was playing ?
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Yea I understand. Samsung must have some weird thing that disables system brightness control when an app hooks into it