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LED Notifications (G2X App)

I was using this app for my G2X and thought it might be nice if the developer could make it work for the Sensation, since the notification light is so small. I emailed him to see if it was possible. Any interest in this let the developer know.
It's pretty cool, it lights up the bottom four keys and pulses them when you get a message, so when your screen is off you see the white lights blinking. You can set the times and if you want it to fade in and out.

Profondo_Rosso said:
I was using this app for my G2X and thought it might be nice if the developer could make it work for the Sensation, since the notification light is so small. I emailed him to see if it was possible. Any interest in this let the developer know.
It's pretty cool, it lights up the bottom four keys and pulses them when you get a message, so when your screen is off you see the white lights blinking. You can set the times and if you want it to fade in and out.
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cool app, i used it on my g2x also... think he can make our notification light blink in different colors? probably only green/red/orange... about to try an app I used on my mt4g to see if it works

I am using Gmail Notifier that I loved on my n1. Unfortunately, you can't select colors of the led (even limited choice that we see on the sensation).
I used the other one on my g2x as well but what I really want is to be able to tell which gmail account an email came from by led notification. Fingers crossed for someone to create something like this.

kd78 said:
I am using Gmail Notifier that I loved on my n1. Unfortunately, you can't select colors of the led (even limited choice that we see on the sensation).
I used the other one on my g2x as well but what I really want is to be able to tell which gmail account an email came from by led notification. Fingers crossed for someone to create something like this.
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Plus one on this one.. I miss that feature since my nexus one

That is BLN and the developer is Neldar.
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The G2x App for my Sensation would be great.
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The developer for led notifications g2x responded to my email. he said it would depend on the software but he doesn't have a sensation so for now he's not sure
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apeiron6 said:
That is BLN and the developer is Neldar.
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Will give bln a try once we have root and a kernel that supports it. Looks pretty cool.

Is this still possible now that we have temp root? I would really like this app to work on my sensation.
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Found the App for this, it's called Led Me Know. Works perfectly for the led notifications. You have to enable keyboard light up and compatability mode.
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xl DIGITAL lx said:
You have to enable keyboard light up and compatability mode.
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How do you enable this?

mrfisch13 said:
How do you enable this?
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its right in the app when you first open it

What's keyboard light up and what does it do? I have it working on my Sensation, but it's pretty much like the stock notifications, nothing too different other than the frequency.

kpjimmy said:
What's keyboard light up and what does it do? I have it working on my Sensation, but it's pretty much like the stock notifications, nothing too different other than the frequency.
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Well it lights up the 4 LEDs on the front of the phone when you get a notification.
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xl DIGITAL lx said:
Well it lights up the 4 LEDs on the front of the phone when you get a notification.
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Do you mean the captive buttons? It doesn't work with compatibility checked. Only thing it does is flash the small led on top.
EDIT: Captive buttons do not light in my case. Do I need to check the box labeled screen on as well?

Ok I forgot to mention you have to have temp root and another app to make this work. Its called Light Flow and the way I made it work was having the paid app. I opened up Light Flow, it asked me for root access, I accepted it, then it asked me to turn on Accessibility. So i did and checked Light Flow. Once I did all that, I went back into the app and went to General Settings, clicked direct mode. Once I did that I scrolled a little further down to "Button back light control" and clicked the option "Control-when the screen is off". After that I went into "Notification" clicked "SMS" and scrolled down to "Button backlight LED" and chose "Solid". Now this is where LED me know comes into play.
I opened LED me know and I made sure "Compatability" was checked. I clicked all the services I want like SMS, Missed Calls, and Gmail. Now I clicked the "Notifications" tab and clicked SMS, I chose LED color to whatever I liked (Green) then chose the LED Frequency to Normal, but you can change that. After all that, checked Keyboard and Keyboard blink. Test it and see if it works.

Wow, I just tried the pre-release of LED me know, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13929058&postcount=495 and it asked for root permission. Ever since that, its been working great without having to do all these steps I posted. Can anyone try this method?

xl DIGITAL lx said:
Wow, I just tried the pre-release of LED me know, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13929058&postcount=495 and it asked for root permission. Ever since that, its been working great without having to do all these steps I posted. Can anyone try this method?
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Just tried using this version and seems to be working well for me. No need to bother with the steps in the previous post.

So, you don't need paid LightFlow after all?

galaxys said:
So, you don't need paid LightFlow after all?
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Nope, just click the link in my previous post and get that app. LED me know.

LED notification and brightness for stock 2.3.4?

On the new stock 2.3.4 that was just released, there are 2 features I miss greatly.. one is the dimming of the led lights.. and the other is using them as a notification. Has anyone found an app that works? I did find 1 notification app but from what I read, it sucks the battery down cuz it flashes.. can't do a steady light.
Thanks !

Did you try LG Touch LED Notification? It has steady light option.
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Try LG Optimus 2x Touch Key Lights. That really works to adjust to light level of these touch keys =)
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ya, tried both of those.. neither works w/ 2.3.4

schmit said:
ya, tried both of those.. neither works w/ 2.3.4
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Working fine for me with little to no, noticeable battery drain.
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mt3g said:
Working fine for me with little to no, noticeable battery drain.
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Which one of those two are you using. I want to install
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LG Touch LED Notification

schmit said:
ya, tried both of those.. neither works w/ 2.3.4
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I'm using LG Touch Notifications on 2.3.4 and it is working fine with a lot of options to choose from.

http://goo.gl/W789W
Works great.

+1 LG Touch Notifications on 2.3.4

thanks gang.. not sure why, but LG touch kkey wasn't working but its working now. Good to go. Just need a good power control widget that'll go in the notification bar.. and I'll be good. Tried widgetoid.. don't like the gps toggle, doesn't work. Well.... i should try it again, lol

schmit said:
thanks gang.. not sure why, but LG touch kkey wasn't working but its working now. Good to go. Just need a good power control widget that'll go in the notification bar.. and I'll be good. Tried widgetoid.. don't like the gps toggle, doesn't work. Well.... i should try it again, lol
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I was just turned on to Notification Toggle in the Play Store for the control in the notification bar. Check it out.

GTWalling said:
I was just turned on to Notification Toggle in the Play Store for the control in the notification bar. Check it out.
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ha, i'm getting all kinds of help on this thread. thanks dude! Ok, I'll try another shot to get help on this thread. On the new 2.3.4.. every time I get a txt, my screen turns on for just a sec or 2... I can't find a way to keep the screen off on received txts. Kinda stupid if i'm in a txt conversation w/ someone.. screen keeps coming on.

schmit said:
ha, i'm getting all kinds of help on this thread. thanks dude! Ok, I'll try another shot to get help on this thread. On the new 2.3.4.. every time I get a txt, my screen turns on for just a sec or 2... I can't find a way to keep the screen off on received txts. Kinda stupid if i'm in a txt conversation w/ someone.. screen keeps coming on.
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There's a link in the thread I started about the application for notification toggles in this sub-forum. As to your question about the text things. Your phone lights up while you're texting? That's kind of normal don't you think. The screen coming on when the text comes in is a stock messaging thing. Nothing that can be done except installing a custom messaging application, as far as I know, I like that it lights up.
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mt3g said:
There's a link in the thread I started about the application for notification toggles in this sub-forum. As to your question about the text things. Your phone lights up while you're texting? That's kind of normal don't you think. The screen coming on when the text comes in is a stock messaging thing. Nothing that can be done except installing a custom messaging application, as far as I know, I like that it lights up.
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ha, not while i'm texting... duh, the screen would need to be on for that, haha. When I receive a text, the screen turns on. The other day I was txting with a friend then I got into the middle of something and she sent another 5txts.. and the screen kept turning on. Pretty wasteful on the battery..

mt3g said:
There's a link in the thread I started about the application for notification toggles in this sub-forum. As to your question about the text things. Your phone lights up while you're texting? That's kind of normal don't you think. The screen coming on when the text comes in is a stock messaging thing. Nothing that can be done except installing a custom messaging application, as far as I know, I like that it lights up.
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Sorry, would have given you credit but I forgot who it was. :-( Big thanks though love it.

Dim Softkey brightness? Is it possible?

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

Theoutbackdream said:
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.

skyrocket727 said:
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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guitarcrazy188 said:
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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Theoutbackdream said:
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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greekunit690 said:
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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Light flow HELP ME

Why am I having so much trouble getting light flow to work? I just had it working fine on my galaxy Nexus so I definitely know how to set it up but no matter what I do it won't work.
Are there any special settings I need to turn on or off?
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cc16177 said:
Why am I having so much trouble getting light flow to work? I just had it working fine on my galaxy Nexus so I definitely know how to set it up but no matter what I do it won't work.
Are there any special settings I need to turn on or off?
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Make sure Light flow is checked in accessibility settings. So currently, having an "always on" notification for any one setting will mess with the other settings. Dev is working on a fix. other than that it should be working.
What exactly is happening on your end, you didn't give a lot of detail?

mdandashly said:
Make sure Light flow is checked in accessibility settings. So currently, having an "always on" notification for any one setting will mess with the other settings. Dev is working on a fix. other than that it should be working.
What exactly is happening on your end, you didn't give a lot of detail?
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Sorry I was typing from my phone so just wanted to keep it basic.
You answered my question, all my notifications had been set to always on.
Thank you!
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cc16177 said:
Sorry I was typing from my phone so just wanted to keep it basic.
You answered my question, all my notifications had been set to always on.
Thank you!
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No prob. I emailed the dev, he says he is working on a fox, so it shouldn't be too long now.

mdandashly said:
No prob. I emailed the dev, he says he is working on a fox, so it shouldn't be too long now.
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Cool, thanks again.
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cc16177 said:
Why am I having so much trouble getting light flow to work? I just had it working fine on my galaxy Nexus so I definitely know how to set it up but no matter what I do it won't work.
Are there any special settings I need to turn on or off?
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Because the phone is less than a week old and people/dev's are just staring to get them so nexus 5 isn't even compatible yet . lightflow dev don't **** around, just give him a sec .... Development isn't magic takes time

drawde40599 said:
Because the phone is less than a week old and people/dev's are just staring to get them so nexus 5 isn't even compatible yet . lightflow dev don't **** around, just give him a sec .... Development isn't magic takes time
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I understand that I wasn't trying to be rude I was curious.
I've been using lightflow since my OG Droid so I know how good the dev is.
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cc16177 said:
I understand that I wasn't trying to be rude I was curious.
I've been using lightflow since my OG Droid so I know how good the dev is.
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Wasn't trying come across as an ass if I did . sorry !
Just was reading some of lightflows comments on n5 and it just amazing how much of POS people can be .

drawde40599 said:
Wasn't trying come across as an ass if I did . sorry !
Just was reading some of lightflows comments on n5 and it just amazing how much of POS people can be .
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Yeah for sure. The main reason I thought I was doing something wrong was because Droid life posted an article that gave me the impression the "always on" was working.
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mdandashly said:
No prob. I emailed the dev, he says he is working on a fox, so it shouldn't be too long now.
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I wish I was working on a fox right now.... damn that would be sweet

dannstarr said:
I wish I was working on a fox right now.... damn that would be sweet
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You should be starting to get the update now. I've done a workaround for always on as the LG drivers just don't accept it. I'd class the "always on " option for the Nexus 5 as being "almost always on"

Updated the app now, will see how it goes

I still seem to be getting notification light illuminated after the notification has been read.
Addmitedly I don't have it running as a foreground service.

Anyone know of a way to get rid of the lightflow notification in the pull down shade? I like to keep that area clean for notifications. I know other apps offer an option to disable that notification.

spinedoc said:
Anyone know of a way to get rid of the lightflow notification in the pull down shade? I like to keep that area clean for notifications. I know other apps offer an option to disable that notification.
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Uncheck the option that is "Run as foreground service" or similar.

Scottland said:
Uncheck the option that is "Run as foreground service" or similar.
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Does that disable the app or any of its features?

Flashing icon in notification bar

I'm rooted stock with xposed but since I've had the phone very very quickly a dark icon will flash in the top left of the notification bar. So quickly I can't make out what it is.. Anyone else notice this? It's starting to annoy the piss out of me.
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Google Now.
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Not sure if it's the same but I have a white triangle with an exclamation point in it, every time it flashes (and it's super quick) the page I'm looking at reloads or loads a couple pages prior. It's driving me crazy!!! I'm only rooted with WeakSauce.
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I'll look into Google now but I've got notifications turned off for that.
Just today I noticed it seems to do it mostly when I'm sending a text message. It flashed so many times in a row I was almost able to make it out.
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Here is the icon you're seeing, it's the same one that's in the settings next to data usage, but colored. I always see it when I'm sending or receiving a text and it's annoying as hell.
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Kinny89 said:
Here is the icon you're seeing, it's the same one that's in the settings next to data usage, but colored. I always see it when I'm sending or receiving a text and it's annoying as hell.
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That's it! Wtf is it for? Pisses me off every time lol
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Powell730 said:
That's it! Wtf is it for? Pisses me off every time lol
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No idea but I noticed it as well and it's annoying. I always know when I'm about to get a text though, because it flashes really quickly before something comes in.

Kinny89 said:
No idea but I noticed it as well and it's annoying. I always know when I'm about to get a text though, because it flashes really quickly before something comes in.
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Not sure if it's going to work yet or not but if you have xposed download notifyclean and you can block all notifications from "data usage". I'll post results later.
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I noticed this anomaly as well; upon further research, it seems there's a notification that also flashes at the same time. I have not been able to make out its message.
Caught it. I don't like it, almost seems like your message is relayed through data...

I'm pretty sure using the method I posted above works. I haven't noticed the icon one time today.
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beeper10 said:
Not sure if it's the same but I have a white triangle with an exclamation point in it, every time it flashes (and it's super quick) the page I'm looking at reloads or loads a couple pages prior. It's driving me crazy!!! I'm only rooted with WeakSauce.
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Kinny89 said:
No idea but I noticed it as well and it's annoying. I always know when I'm about to get a text though, because it flashes really quickly before something comes in.
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I'm getting the white triangle as well flashing right when I receive or send a text even on my M7 on Sense 6. I still can't figure it out!

If it's the same thing we're experiencing then doing the method I posted on the first page works. I haven't seen the icon since I hide it.
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I'm stock, non rooted etc and see the same. I have enabled Developer mode, I want to say that is the culprit but i'm not sure why. I also do not recall seeing it prior to the 4.4.2 update.
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That Xposed module seems to have killed the triangle, thank you!!!!
But I'd still like to know why it's happening so I can kill it or figure out what's going wrong with the system instead of just Xposing it away.
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lchupacabras said:
I noticed this anomaly as well; upon further research, it seems there's a notification that also flashes at the same time. I have not been able to make out its message.
Caught it. I don't like it, almost seems like your message is relayed through data...
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What is the font called that you are you using? I'd like to use it on my stock rom.