It seems Sony has removed several usefull functions from the current ROM compared to the ROM presented at the Mobile Asia Exo 2013, for example:
- removed some watch faces (digital face with date)
- removed the Music widget
- removed the automatic brightness adjustment (there was an additional click box at the brightnes setting)
- removed the backlight activation by acceleration sensor.
please see this video. The Sony product manager is actually saying "it takes movements" and she shakes the watch to activate the backlight.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUi1Ai7rPj0
I would expect to have more functions on the new watches and not less functions. If some functions cause higher battery drain, then there should be an option to deactivate them in settings but not completely remove them. I suggest Sony quickly offers a ROM update to inlude these very important features!
that is just weird, i want all those three functions back
I just got mine and I am seriously disappointed that those features are gone.
I bought the watch based on Expo presentations.
Not well, Sony, not well.
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I just got mine and I am seriously disappointed that those features are gone.
I bought the watch based on Expo presentations.
Not well, Sony, not well.
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Same...
I need all those things.
Why would they drop these things from rom. I just hope that they will be back asap in new firmware....
I wonder if this has something to do with the delay of the Smartwatch 2. I can see the "shake for screen-on" feature might have been removed, for battery related reasons (Also keep in mind, they worked together with Runtastic for app compatibility so chances are constant movement while running was keeping the screen active) but I don't see why they would disable the others.
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I wonder if this has something to do with the delay of the Smartwatch 2. I can see the "shake for screen-on" feature might have been removed, for battery related reasons (Also keep in mind, they worked together with Runtastic for app compatibility so chances are constant movement while running was keeping the screen active) but I don't see why they would disable the others.
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Even considering the Runtastic collaboration I cannot see a reason for Sony not to put a toggle in the watch's settings. Just like for vibration, for example.
I just got it today from the Sony store.
Phew, thanks for clearing my wonders.
I couldnt place what that little sensor above the screen was and assumed it was for light.
Thank goodness they took those function out, I wouldnt need them.
Totally just need to have a sensor so I could brag to my friends.
Got my SW2 and I'm pissed its missing the stuff you see in videos and screenshot all over the web... Like digital clock with date and music widget. They hype it with feature and then remove them for the launch ? I hate the poor choices of watch faces I hope they give us an update soon or release details to create our own FW
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As I noticed last night the Smartwatch 2 app was updated and the firmware of the watch along with it... But I can't see any differences except from the gradual fadeout of the backlight.
Too bad...
I want music widget and shake to light...
I don't know what do with removing such a main features of SW...
I through i buy watch with bug,but now I know that Sony broke our devices removing this options...
Me and My Honami =^_^=
Forget music Widget use the poweramp apps for phone and SW
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No Google music with poweramp. Great for the music I already have, but play music is becoming real handy.
Just wish Sony would give us some indication they'll update our device with something. 1 month and not even a glimmer.
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Wait. So you can't control the walkman Sony app from the watch?
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mickfitz said:
Wait. So you can't control the walkman Sony app from the watch?
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Yes you can.
But it's not that easy as having a classic widget with the three backward/play-pause/forward buttons.
It's an app where you can pause and change song, but only in the album selected on the phone (meaning that you either listen to the album you've already chosen on the phone over and over, or you'll eventually have to pick up your phone and change album), and the watch doesn't actually give you the list of songs, instead it shows you the cover art of that particular song/album and you can swipe left or right to change song (making it a PITA changing from, say, song 1 to song 45 if you have a compilation).
It works, but it definitely could be waaaaay better.
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Cheers. Sounds like Sony shipped this out half baked as usual. Updates will come in time.
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mickfitz said:
Cheers. Sounds like Sony shipped this out half baked as usual. Updates will come in time.
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Not sure, they removed Other OS from ps3, ps2 compatibility also and never returned them. because **** users!
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This app is now outdated. I am going to re-write it completely from scratch. I will obviously include the standard features, but is there anything else you users would like me to add?
Very Cool ..
Thanks for the update
Cool, thanx for updating this little gem!
I used it but it wasn´t working more for me with ICS 4.0.3, so i switched to another app, but always liked the option to have the screen go a bit darker and not stay with full brightness.
Havent looked at your improved app but could you make the constant notification tick/untickable? I never experienced that the app stopped working, so i wouldn´t need this and i hate to have any icons in the notification bar
The autostart option is VERY nice to have! :good:
EDIT:
Just installed and saw there is already an option for the notification icon, great!
Working very nice so far, will monitor it and give you some feedback during the next days.
Thanx again, really nice to see this app is liked by other people as well.
Just wanted to say thanks for sharing that app....
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Terrific job, screen on was good, but very laggy, now I have a nice clean interface and it works great
Low on mb as well
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Ah god, I missed this app soooo much!
I shall donate in a few weeks for a beer for you.
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Ah god, I missed this app soooo much!
I shall donate in a few weeks for a beer for you.
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It's not my work! I just updated it! Just slap me a thanks! that's well enough! Also, I don't drink
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Thanx for updating. :good:
Good stuff
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Moon83 said:
Good stuff
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This sounds like a great app that could be well used on certain apps that you want the screen to stay on, well done to both developers, now I am wondering as a noob and still on a learning curve, will this app work on a Galaxy GT-S5830i rooted device and what would be the best way to install.
It would be great to get some advice on this. :good:
soundacer said:
This sounds like a great app that could be well used on certain apps that you want the screen to stay on, well done to both developers, now I am wondering as a noob and still on a learning curve, will this app work on a Galaxy GT-S5830i rooted device and what would be the best way to install.
It would be great to get some advice on this. :good:
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Yes this should work on any device rooted or not!
To install just download and use a file browser to tap on the downloaded file.
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Thank you. Looking forward to trying this out on my rooted razr.
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First and foremost i want to give ALL CREDIT to the original developer of this amazing app. KeepScreen is developed by AxDroid LLC and hosted for free on the play store.
It has been forever since they last updated it and they were not responding to my emails. Their website also returns with an error so i am not sure if the company is no longer in business or if they just abandoned the app. (Its ashame honestly i love this app)
But there were a few quirks with the app. For instance, the app had to be manually started every single time you rebooted your phone.
Secondly i read people experienced the app would just stop working.. (I havent experienced this at all yet) But im guessing its due to android cleaning things up to free RAM.
Well i took it on myself and i was able to fix the first issue. After first launching the app and selecting the applications you wish to always have the screen stay on, and then launching the service, after a reboot the app will start again and you dont have to manually start the service.
The second issue i am currently trying to solve by placing a constant notification in the status bar. That is the only way to keep android from cleaning and killing processes.
The app is truly amazing, i have the Galaxy S3 and it has that "Smart stay" thinger where if you are looking at the screen the phone will stay on, well when im watching TV and i look up from my phone for a single second, they screen shuts off. I hate that, so i actually just use KeepScreen, set what apps i wish to always stay on, and then they stay on so long as that app is open and displayed on the screen.
Just download and install using a file browser.
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Yesss this is what I have been looking for so long and I am supper excited to get this on my note that I am getting back tomorrow
It work on my Neo V. TNX
Just two points for me:
Adding a widget to enable and disable the service and it would be fantastic.
Stopping the service when the screen is turned off (or alternative) because I saw my screen turn back alone (synchronization of a monitored application?)
Thank you for your work.
will try it , i was waiting for this kind of application , thanks
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Just two points for me:
Adding a widget to enable and disable the service and it would be fantastic.
Stopping the service when the screen is turned off (or alternative) because I saw my screen turn back alone (synchronization of a monitored application?)
Thank you for your work.
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It has a listener receiver for screen off. Sometimes if you have an app open that you set to stay on all the time, and you manually shut it off, it turns back on. That's just because the service didn't shut down fast enough.
And I don't have source code. I doubt I could add a widget.
However I could write my own app that force close the service. (Almost like a task killer) but it won't be able to start the service.
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I really loved this app when it first came out, but it fell by the wayside for various reasons.
Thanks for picking up the slack here! You'd think this is something they could actually build into android at some point. Apps that when on-screen don't let the phone blank the screen.
Tried it and it works great! =)
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It has a listener receiver for screen off. Sometimes if you have an app open that you set to stay on all the time, and you manually shut it off, it turns back on. That's just because the service didn't shut down fast enough.
And I don't have source code. I doubt I could add a widget.
However I could write my own app that force close the service. (Almost like a task killer) but it won't be able to start the service.
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Ok Thanks for the reply.
I like this apps, it keeps my google map always on. However I need to manually start the apps on each power up. Any way to have an option to auto start? Second nice to have feature is to sort these apps selected at the top.
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I'm looking for a useful dock app for the Z1. I'm a bit surprised Sony doesn't have a built-in Dock app. Is there one recommended by anyone here. I think mainly I want a nice alarm clock and some gallery features. I know there are a ton of dock apps, but I was hoping there is something a bit more specialized for Sony phones.
The Z1 comes with an app called Smart Connect (found on most Xperia's) which you use to configure the phone for what you want it to do when connected to a dock.
Edit: This should be in Q&A section.
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sucker for sony's said:
The Z1 comes with an app called Smart Connect (found on most Xperia's) which you use to configure the phone for what you want it to do when connected to a dock.
Edit: This should be in Q&A section.
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Check out Timely. Especially with Tasker. I've got it set-up in Tasker whenever I put the phone in the magnetic dock Timely starts and the brightness goes all the way down to 5%. When I take the phone out the brightness goes back to its original state and it takes me back to the homescreen.
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Check out Timely. Especially with Tasker. I've got it set-up in Tasker whenever I put the phone in the magnetic dock Timely starts and the brightness goes all the way down to 5%. When I take the phone out the brightness goes back to its original state and it takes me back to the homescreen.
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Thanks I'll check it out. I tried a few others but I need to use screen filter or something to further lower the brightness. I find it a bit distracting when trying to sleep.
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I've just purchased an SW2 and I'm so far pretty happy with it. My main reason for getting it is to use it with Runtastic while training. The screensaver/clock activates after a few secounds and this is kind of a pain. While training I just want to peak at the watch to read my heart rate, speed etc. I've tried to google and searched this forum and can't seem to find anything about this. Anyone know if this is at all possible?
Untill runtastic updates its app to support low power mode the only solution is a double click of the button. This will start the last app in use - in your case runtastic.
I also find it impractical, but it is up to runtastic.
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I have same problem too, that is why uninstall Runtastic for now.
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I think we're almost there. Togheter with for example Polar H7 I get reliable HR readings.
Only two things needs to be done her:
The first is the most important: Make the app say on the screen.
Second, I really would like to be able to build my own screen, so I can see HR, distance and time on the same page.
Tweet @runtastic and ask for low-power mode.
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I would also like to see Runtastic support low power mode, definitely worth contacting them to ask.
Anyone interested?
I have the app built but think it could use some additional data to make it fun.
Update:
App is on the play store for a very reasonable price to keep me interested in updating it from time to time
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tinozplace.adbattery
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That would be awesome! Is it an xposed module? Either way, I'd love test.
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No, just a simple apk .. I might put it on the market or just upload it here.. Give me a few.
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I don't have time to make the play store entry.. If you can think of other data you want on it, let me know
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B06w1aGWFV1ESEhhdDdncVVMOFk/edit?usp=docslist_api
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good job
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B06w1aGWFV1EdlNOc3ZSbVdWUzQ/edit?usp=sharing
New version.. Reads the percent on the same line. Useful for multiple notifications on the active display screen
I am trying to find icons that will give somewhat of a representation of the level but can't seem to find any that active display likes.
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nice app.. you should work on icons displaying the percentage (i think you are already on it)
and maybe some extra features like.. display the percentage only when the battery is less than 30% or more than any specified value..and also an option for displaying it only when charging...some customization options would be great.. thanks for the app :good:
Thanks for the suggestions.. After I figure out how I can get percentages on the icon, I'll be moving it to the market.
Are you saying that you don't want to see the notification unless it's above or below a certain percentage?
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yes..
like, it should only display the notification when the battery is low than 30%
or you can say it the other way round, that it should NOT display the notification when battery is above 30% (30% is just an example)
this option will be appreciated..
and for the icons,
maybe you can use only white numbers, so it will look like (30) inside a ring (the active display ring)
I HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE ABOUT APP DEVELOPMENT, SO THESE ARE JUST POSSIBLE SUGGESTIONS, I DONT KNOW HOW MUCH OF THIS CAN BE IMPLEMENTED IN THIS APP :silly:
and you can use like, RED colored icon for lower battery levels..just some suggestions..
Nice work...thanks.
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I will be able to do a lot more when I get home.. It is good to brainstorm about this in the mean time..
99c a fair price?
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I will be able to do a lot more when I get home.. It is good to brainstorm about this in the mean time..
99c a fair price?
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Does this simply run on a timer, polling the battery level and then displaying the battery level as a notification that active display will show?
This was my work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/themes-apps/batteryactive-active-notifications-t2699157
Nice work!
It doesn't really poll the way I'd consider to be a battery drainer.. It just waits for the system to notify of a battery change and wakelock for enough time to post a new notification.
After dealing with all kinds of battery problems on this phone, was very careful to not have it wasting any unnecessary power.
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Nice work!
It doesn't really poll the way I'd consider to be a battery drainer.. It just waits for the system to notify of a battery change and wakelock for enough time to post a new notification.
After dealing with all kinds of battery problems on this phone, was very careful to not have it wasting any unnecessary power.
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I notice that it activates every few seconds even when I don't touch the phone why is this.
Active display turns on at many times, you can touch and see when the last battery notification was..
I thought it was activating several times as well. But, then followed what the timings are on the notifications
I think active display is more sensitive when there is a notification waiting.. Can't really tell you but I know it's certainly not waking up all those times to create a new notification. It's not the way the app behaves on a granular level.
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Finally got it on the play store.. With weather and lots of customizations.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tinozplace.adbattery
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Finally got it on the play store.. With weather and lots of customizations.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tinozplace.adbattery
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I paid for the app in the play store. All seems well other than the weather. It just shows %odtemp° and the same thing for the other two forms of data.
I put in my zip code as requested. Also a reboot to see if that'd fix it. Ohh and the app update too.
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The app already updated? That was fast.. I'll check to see why it isn't getting weather data.. You put in a 5 digit zip code from the USA?
I just added the Weather get in the setup. If you have problems, please feel free to post here. Sorry about the problems and thank you got your support
Yes. The zip code was for the USA 97504 to be exact.
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I'll give it a shot with your zip
Hi all,
So mostly I listen to music in the office but yesterday I had my headphones on somewhere else and wanted to take a photo but noticed the below..
Double tap the volume down button to take quick picture does not work - assigned as volume controls to music app.
Music stops playing when the camera app is open, resumes again when camera app is closed.
I guess there is no way around the first one so I will just have to live with it, unless there is a way to disable Poweramp from using the volumes buttons.
Music stopping when the camera app is open is a pain and I really want to find a way around this so appreciate any advice people may have.
Cheers
I guess you are not listening music 24/7 and taking pics in the same time.
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I guess you are not listening music 24/7 and taking pics in the same time.
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No of course not, but when out somewhere with music it is frustrating and I would rather it didn't stop the music to take a photo.
I didn't experience this with other phones, although I just came from 5 years on Windows devices to maybe it's an Android thing.
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No of course not, but when out somewhere with music it is frustrating and I would rather it didn't stop the music to take a photo.
I didn't experience this with other phones, although I just came from 5 years on Windows devices to maybe it's an Android thing.
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I think it's no big issue. Thinking that you don't take photos all the time while you listen to music. And yea, might be an Android thing. I find it to be quite normal, as the camera makes a sound when you shoot a photo.
You can try to disable photo sound from camera app and see if it works.
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Cheers I put camera on mate in the settings but still does it.
Probably no way around it I guess.
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Noticed it couple days ago. Report to Huawei HERE and let's hope for a fix.
Cheers, I'll give it a go