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A way to turn on my tablets screen when walking past it?

Hey guys, I've an Advent Vega, and would love if I could find a way to use the front camera to activate the screen when passing?
I'd leave it plugged in by the door, so as I'm leaving/coming home I can see the weather forecast and any tasks or emails waiting for me.
Any ideas guys n gals?
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Use smart screen on/off app.. It uses proximity sensor to lock or unlock device.. you can probably Swype your hand at the sensor n unlock it..
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That's aaalmost what would be ideal... just... i'd like it to be from the camera... for instance when I turn the coridor light on when I get home, or walk past it, so I can take a quick look passively without having to interact.
Anybody else got a suggestion? Maybe something paired with Tasker somehow?

vodzurk said:
That's aaalmost what would be ideal... just... i'd like it to be from the camera... for instance when I turn the coridor light on when I get home, or walk past it, so I can take a quick look passively without having to interact.
Anybody else got a suggestion? Maybe something paired with Tasker somehow?
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One thing you must know if that your front camera cannot sense your motion or anything.. no hardware support for it.. It's just like how your eyes cannot detect smell..
At the max you can make use of your proximity sensor for that purpose..
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kishankpadiyar said:
One thing you must know if that your front camera cannot sense your motion or anything.. no hardware support for it.. It's just like how your eyes cannot detect smell..
At the max you can make use of your proximity sensor for that purpose..
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Yes, I'm just wondering if there's a way to do it with a 3rd party app. Something that would keep the front camera turned on or take photos every second, and then continually process images for motion detection. Once detected, it would then activate the screen.

vodzurk said:
Yes, I'm just wondering if there's a way to do it with a 3rd party app. Something that would keep the front camera turned on or take photos every second, and then continually process images for motion detection. Once detected, it would then activate the screen.
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Sounds rele interesting.. But no such app as of now.. ;-)
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vodzurk said:
Yes, I'm just wondering if there's a way to do it with a 3rd party app. Something that would keep the front camera turned on or take photos every second, and then continually process images for motion detection. Once detected, it would then activate the screen.
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Dude here is what you are looking for.. Still a beta version app..
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1708012
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kishankpadiyar said:
Dude here is what you are looking for.. Still a beta version app..
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1708012
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Awesome!
That's almost exactly what I'm looking for!
Coolness... now my old tablet can sit by the door and remind my pathetic brain of what I need to do (or what my gf has added to the calendar more than likely), give me a quick glance of recent emails, and show me the weather forecast so I don't get soaked .
Thanks for finding that!

vodzurk said:
Hey guys, I've an Advent Vega, and would love if I could find a way to use the front camera to activate the screen when passing?
I'd leave it plugged in by the door, so as I'm leaving/coming home I can see the weather forecast and any tasks or emails waiting for me.
Any ideas guys n gals?
Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA
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Hey dude, did you ever find an app? I want to do the exact same thing with an old tablet ☺

vodzurk said:
Awesome!
That's almost exactly what I'm looking for!
Coolness... now my old tablet can sit by the door and remind my pathetic brain of what I need to do (or what my gf has added to the calendar more than likely), give me a quick glance of recent emails, and show me the weather forecast so I don't get soaked .
Thanks for finding that!
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You could also keep another smartphone on your person and have the two devices paired and set the phone left at home to wake up when the paired device comes within range.

Myk61088 said:
Hey dude, did you ever find an app? I want to do the exact same thing with an old tablet ☺
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You could keep another smartphone on your person and have the two devices paired and set the phone left at home to wake up when the paired device comes within range.

Droidriven said:
You could keep another smartphone on your person and have the two devices paired and set the phone left at home to wake up when the paired device comes within range.
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Interesting Would this be done with tasker?

Myk61088 said:
Interesting Would this be done with tasker?
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I'm not certain, regardless of the setup you use, you need to be aware that nothing will work to do this if the device that you want to wake is in sleep mode or if the device has a screen lock enabled, no matter what you do. You'd have to permanently disable your pass/pin/pattern lock on the device that you want to wake remotely so that the device can stay in a state where it can detect the paired device when it approaches. You would still need to unlock the "normal" lockscreen that would normally require you to swipe the screen, but there is an option that automatically unlocks the screen when a paired "trusted device" is detected.
There are some options available that can wake the device when a paired device is detected, provided that the device to be woken is not in deep sleep or has a pass/pin/pattern lock enabled. Combine that with the "trusted device" option and it should do what you want and none of it should require root.
There is also a more complicated method to have the device set to wake when the paired device comes in range, but it requires writing some code and implementing the code on the device. But I think there is a way to do this with just enabling/disabling some settings, pairing the devices and setting the paired device that you will keep with you as the "trusted device", either via built in settings(if the device has them) or by installing an app that lets you connect the device as a "trusted device".
What is the android version on the device that you want to wake up remotely?

The tablet is TB-X606F on android 10 and my phone is on 12. I have disabled all kinds of screen lock, even the swip, so as soon and you press the unlock button you are presented straight away with the desktop. I can't though see any options around unlocking when paired, I'm going to put Tasker on the tablet and see if there is any options for screen unlock when in range and screen off when not in range. Failing that whole idea, all I can think of is using Flux to dim the screen to 0 when I turn the living room lights off at night effectively rendering the screen off at nighttimes?

Xolo q800 list of problems [list]

Camera issue:
Camera's exposure drastically reduces whenever a 3rd party app tries to access camera.. The screen becomes almost dark whenever taking photos indoor
It got fixed in camera zoom fx by turning on anti banding.. But it's not a permanent solution..
To add, there's too much grains while capturing photos indoor and in little low light.
Headphone issues:
Not all headphones work with it..
I tried Samsung in-ear headphone it doesn't work properly.
Tried auxiliary cable, it worked but feel like there's some sound quality loss..
There was a little volume loss in my Sony Walkman headphone..
Heating issue:
I didn't face any excess of heat during normal usage or while playing games.. Little heating while running apps which utilizes CPU and GPU extensively is inevitable.
Although there's a lot of heat emitted by the CHARGER while charging.
Other issues:
Why did xolo hide all the developer options?!! there's a way to get in but I feel too lazy!
There's no expandable volume control panel.
If pattern lock or password or pin is selected then the slide unlock ring is not visible, it directly asks for pin or password whenever screen is turned on.
Can't enter into specific settings after holding on the quick toggles in status bar. Neither there is an option to customize the toggle buttons. It would have been more convenient.
In any profile except general, one cannot activate vibrate on touching the soft keys, it gets disabled automatically whenever volume is reduced to 0 or to vibrate, as it selects silent or meeting profile respectively.
Stick cricket premier league lags a lot, no idea why!
Real football crashes in menu after selecting the team jersey. Maybe because my sd card is slow.
Real boxing didn't work for me.
Tried Photoshop touch, but it stops as soon as I open it.
Asphalt 7 lags while racing, again maybe because of the slow sd card, although I have a class 4, it's r/w speed has drastically reduced.
Remarks:
Although i used it only for few days I can say it is the best phone available in it's price range if photography is not your buying point. I heard xolo is shipping m-type processors with this phone now, which would be a huge let down.
The phone looks and feels good, good built quality, good screen with great viewing angles.
Handles games like dead trigger without any issues.
4000+ in quadrant benchmark
54.9 fps in nenamark 2
Around 13000 in antutu.
Do post solutions and any other issues faced by you
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Good review ...
And what's the price you paid for this.:thumbup:
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10999, bought it in may through India times shopping..
I used some coupons.. Otherwise it was over 12k..
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Lennox Alexion said:
Other issues:
Why did xolo hide all the developer options?!! there's a way to get in but I feel too lazy!
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Just got an easier method to enter developer options..
Download apex or nova launcher (tested on these two).
On home screen long tap to add shortcut or widgets, on that list search for settings then look for developer options and add it.
You can have access to whole developer options!
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Thanks for this review.

Lennox Alexion said:
Camera issue:
Camera's exposure drastically reduces whenever a 3rd party app tries to access camera.. The screen becomes almost dark whenever taking photos indoor
It got fixed in camera zoom fx by turning on anti banding.. But it's not a permanent solution..
To add, there's too much grains while capturing photos indoor and in little low light.
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The camera issues are fixed in custom Roms that's what I read everywhere..
Camera fv-5 worked well but with same issues.. Changing the iso does the job..
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Q800 weird issue.. facebook photos not appearing
Lennox Alexion said:
Camera issue:
Camera's exposure drastically reduces whenever a 3rd party app tries to access camera.. The screen becomes almost dark whenever taking photos indoor
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Do post solutions and any other issues faced by you
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I am having above iusseus
I am eagarly waiting for update for skype / tango (dark camera) problem
The service center says its your piece not any other phone.. is that TRUE ???
I have to send for 7 to 10 days and all that crap..
2. I am having this very weird issue with facebook .. for some time now..
The Facebook loads on wifi but no photos load...
I can load everything fine on 3g/ Data ,, but very difficult to load on WIFI..... i have to literllally do a compete reset..
but the problem starts immidietly... nothing changes ... i clear data... clear cache.. app kill etc..
but i cant make it work...
Can any one help ??
3. About heating on charging .. i never use the original charger after i found this issue.. and started using Samsung S3 charger and there were no heating on charging... i think the charger which was supplied does not cut off..
4.
There is a Engineering mode in the phone .. *#664433* ,... i think.. i can make changes to camera ..and maybe something but .. i cant save changes.. any help will be great !!

xda2020 said:
I am having above iusseus
I am eagarly waiting for update for skype / tango (dark camera) problem
The service center says its your piece not any other phone.. is that TRUE ???
I have to send for 7 to 10 days and all that crap..
I am also having the same issue and couple of people told they have the same issue
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Good Review...But..
Hello....You have well specified all the bugs in the stock ROM. But this phone is with nearly no bloatware and good performance.To get rid of all this bugs there are number of stable and cool ROM`s available for our device such as Nexus Redefined and Xololiquid. Overall I think it`s the GOOD phone in that price segment and it could be the best if camera quality is improved.

[Q] Proximity sensor issue

My canvas magnus proximity sensor is not working properly. During calls screen gets blank correctly but the screen not get on automatically after removing phone from rear. It turns on only when either call gets disconnected or i have to press power button to on it.. When i check sensor via proximity sensor app it shows that it is working right.
Strangely of i use custom rom then it's working correctly. But not in stock ROM.
PLS provide some fix.
Thanks in advance

navtab said:
My canvas magnus proximity sensor is not working properly. During calls screen gets blank correctly but the screen not get on automatically after removing phone from rear. It turns on only when either call gets disconnected or i have to press power button to on it.. When i check sensor via proximity sensor app it shows that it is working right.
Strangely of i use custom rom then it's working correctly. But not in stock ROM.
PLS provide some fix.
Thanks in advance
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Which stock rom version(1,2,3)?
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Stock rom version 3

Yesterday i tried FM radio after a long time. It is not working. Earlier it was working. Pls help someone.
Its cricket season n i used to listen commentary a lot.
In play store only online fm apps are present. I want to use offline fm like stock one.

For proximity sensor issue, there is a fix for canvas 4 in the following link
forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/proximity-bug-fix-micromax-a120-users-t2994247#post58451322
Can any developer provide the same fix for our canvas magnus also??

Their is a BUILDPROP tweak for it if u want i can make a flash-able zip to solve it !

Proximity sensor issue.

My proximity sensor is not working and i can not disconnect the call as screen do not wake up when i remove phone from my ear. I m using android 4.2.1 modified ROM and always wake option is not there in call setting or display setting. I think my ROM is xperia based. I m planning to change my phone after 2 or 3 months so i do not want to spend money on this. Is there any module in Xposed installer or any app with the help of which i can keep my screen always ON while on call.
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sunil birda said:
My proximity sensor is not working and i can not disconnect the call as screen do not wake up when i remove phone from my ear. I m using android 4.2.1 modified ROM and always wake option is not there in call setting or display setting. I think my ROM is xperia based. I m planning to change my phone after 2 or 3 months so i do not want to spend money on this. Is there any module in Xposed installer or any app with the help of which i can keep my screen always ON while on call.
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Try this app from Play Store: Proximity Screen Off Lite
If it is useful and you want Full Version, either google "Proximity Screen Off Pro" or buy it

[Q] customis the smart cover lock screen

Hi all,
I am using smart cover for my mate 7, my question is how can I customis or edit the smart cover lock screen to add for example extra page or open, dial, send SMS, open the open the call log or change the background!
Thanks

I had same question , tried many times but couldnt change smart cover picture . also i am unable to find smart lock ? having problem connecting bluetooth to my win 10 vaio, it is connected but i cant send data from phone to pc ! it fails . but i can receive from pc to phone.

Same problem for me with Lollipop on me MT7-LT10
I have upgrade my phone (in local) with the official B324 and i can't change the smartcover background, even when i try to change it by the theme menu, its always the picture with a bridge.
@ sabkt : the smart lock is for me in the "locksreen" menu in "other" section

One more here how we can change this ????

Same. I am done with Huawei. First they take years to update, we'll probably never even see Android 6. Their build quality equals total ****. I have had a replaced display by service center 2 TIMES NOW for screen bleed of whites and other lighter colors (in the middle of the screen, random places, etc. And then they manage to screw up one of the things they got right. The old clock and music player were amazing.

Same problem ... no solution???

Same problem here, and the impossibility to change the background it's very annoying

Whilst I wish I could change the picture, I don't miss music from the lock screen. I use PlayerPro and the built-in Music would override it on the lock screen plus it was forever randomly starting (Presumably I was catching the lock screen accidentally).

I having the Same problem too. After the update, I only can see miss call and message notification. I not able to see other than that to notification. Does anyone know how to configure this?

Same problems with me.
Is there some third party app which can to change default bridge picture theme on lolipop?

Also annoyed by this new lock. Want to at least be able to change wallpaper there.
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Maybe new B331 have solved this???
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This seems to be a general problem for Huawei/Honor phones.
I can not adjust anything on my Huawei G8 smart cover screen either. It's not the background picture that annoyes me, but that no notifications are display (except that the phone is ringing). Luckily I can switch off the smart cover screen. This way I can see the notification bar at least. Since I have enabled to show the notifications with a swipe over the fingerprint sensor I can view the top most notifications w/o opening the cover.

gabry3795 said:
Same problem here, and the impossibility to change the background it's very annoying
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RomanLeonH501 said:
Same problem ... no solution???
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Extornia said:
Same. I am done with Huawei. First they take years to update, we'll probably never even see Android 6. Their build quality equals total ****. I have had a replaced display by service center 2 TIMES NOW for screen bleed of whites and other lighter colors (in the middle of the screen, random places, etc. And then they manage to screw up one of the things they got right. The old clock and music player were amazing.
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yaser250 said:
One more here how we can change this ????
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elringer said:
Same problem for me with Lollipop on me MT7-LT10
I have upgrade my phone (in local) with the official B324 and i can't change the smartcover background, even when i try to change it by the theme menu, its always the picture with a bridge.
@ sabkt : the smart lock is for me in the "locksreen" menu in "other" section
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netvlada said:
Same problems with me.
Is there some third party app which can to change default bridge picture theme on lolipop?
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Chilli71 said:
This seems to be a general problem for Huawei/Honor phones.
I can not adjust anything on my Huawei G8 smart cover screen either. It's not the background picture that annoyes me, but that no notifications are display (except that the phone is ringing). Luckily I can switch off the smart cover screen. This way I can see the notification bar at least. Since I have enabled to show the notifications with a swipe over the fingerprint sensor I can view the top most notifications w/o opening the cover.
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Hi all,
Try the EMUI Theme Editor app on google play - i havent used it myself for the SmartCover, but it has got an option to change Smart Cover background. Has alot of other useful tools to change EMUI.