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[App][4.1+] Charger Extras (Out of beta ! )

Hi Guys.
I need help for testing a new app I've been working on.
It's an app that's truely "set and forget", that makes your smartphone even smarter.
When you're tired and just wants to sleep, plug in your phone to the charger and BAM the clock app is there, ready for you to set the alarm.
It will do various tasks when you plug in a charger, eg:
Open an app you define
Activate daydream (Screensaver) after a certain interval
Enable silent mode
Enable flightmode (Requires root)
Reboot phone after certain interval (Requires root)
Go to homescreen when charger is unplugged
Play sound when charger plugged/unplugged
Sound when charger plugged/unplugged
The reboot functionality is especially useful if you (like me) forget to reboot your phone sometimes. All Android phones run low on memory over time, and a reboot is the most effective way to avoid this.
This app won't run unless the phone is in charger = Next to none impact on battery life.
Reasons for app permissions:
MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS - To be able to set silent mode
BIND_DREAM_SERVICE - To be able to start DayDream (On Android 5.0+)
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED - To know when the app rebooted the device (and act accordingly)
What do you think guys? Anything you will use?
If you have any suggestions/feature requests please don't hesitate to mail me at [email protected] or put an answer below- I'm fully open to new suggestions and they are very welcome.. :victory:
Installation
Install the app from Google Play
Thanks! :victory: :laugh: :highfive:
XDA:DevDB Information
Charger Extras, App for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
dthomasen
Version Information
Status: Alpha
Current Stable Version: This is an app is tr
Created 2015-06-26
Last Updated 2015-06-26

Testing. Suggestions:
1. Optional notification sound/vibration when plugged/unplugged.
2. Optional notification sound/vibration when: a) full charged; b) unplugged and bellow certain battery level.
3. I think it must have a timer to activate the airplane mode (not all the times we charge that it should be enabled..., perhaps only at night).

Technical said:
Testing. Suggestions:
1. Optional notification sound/vibration when plugged/unplugged.
2. Optional notification sound/vibration when: a) full charged; b) unplugged and bellow certain battery level.
3. I think it must have a timer to activate the airplane mode (not all the times we charge that it should be enabled..., perhaps only at night).
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Thanks, I'll add them to my upcomming feature list..

I just pushed a new release to Google Play
Changelog:
Declare superuser permission in manifest
Dialog boxes for root settings
Timer for flightmode
Sound when charger plugged/unplugged

I've approved the app for production.
Installation is now only to install from Google Play..
Enjoy guys

Thanks, but the airplane mode is (yet) to be more flexible.
If some other features come, I'll be able to uninstall other apps that has "similar" functionality, for instance:
1. Battery temperature on notification.
2. Options for not warning sound while headphones are connected, or while in call.
Seems a promising app. Thanks.

Technical said:
Thanks, but the airplane mode is (yet) to be more flexible.
If some other features come, I'll be able to uninstall other apps that has "similar" functionality, for instance:
1. Battery temperature on notification.
2. Options for not warning sound while headphones are connected, or while in call.
Seems a promising app. Thanks.
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What more flexibility do you want in the airplane mode?
You're thinking battery temperature when charging only? Or all the time?

dthomasen said:
What more flexibility do you want in the airplane mode?
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I want to start airplane mode only when charging overnight. If any charge starts the airplane mode, I'll lose calls and messages in the middle of the day. I'm an intensive user of the phone. I need to charge frequently, not only overnight. You've add the option (timer) to start airplane mode after some seconds, but it would be good, imho, if we have a period (from time to time) where the airplane mode is started. Charging outside of this period won't trigger the airplane mode.
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You're thinking battery temperature when charging only? Or all the time?
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The more configurability the better: if the user can chose for a permanent notification, it will help to keep the app alive.
I myself would like to set a temperature level when it reaches a predefined temperature.

Technical said:
I want to start airplane mode only when charging overnight. If any charge starts the airplane mode, I'll lose calls and messages in the middle of the day. I'm an intensive user of the phone. I need to charge frequently, not only overnight. You've add the option (timer) to start airplane mode after some seconds, but it would be good, imho, if we have a period (from time to time) where the airplane mode is started. Charging outside of this period won't trigger the airplane mode.
The more configurability the better: if the user can chose for a permanent notification, it will help to keep the app alive.
I myself would like to set a temperature level when it reaches a predefined temperature.
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Ahh like that.. I'll add it to the upcomming feature list.
Expect an update sometime next week.
Thanks. :highfive:

New version submitted to Google Play..
Should show up in a couple of hours
Changelog:
- Restructured with material UI drawer
- Soft reboot type implemented
- Set when app should be active (Time of day)
- Flurry integrated

New version submitted.
Changelog:
- Fixed time activation when using times on opposite sides of midnight
- Ability to set independent sound for plug and unplugging
- Added feature to set minimum screen brightness when charging
- Added feature to launch app when unplugging (Useful for morning news reading )
Enjoy

Just submitted a new version - With a very requested feature
Changelog:
- Activate based on charger type:
- Wireless
- USB
- AC
Enjoy.

Tasker Guide to Auto Brightness

Follow this Guide at Your Own Risk.
I am not responsible for bricked devices, lost data, thermonuclear war or getting fired for missed alarm or whatever happens to your device by following my instructions​
I have been a long time Lux user. But what I found, that Lux is bugged with some compatibility checking wakelock. Also, Lux uses screen overlay which is a problem. For a lot of system features in Marshamllow loaded S7edge alerts that an screen overlay has been detected and this must be disabled. Therefore, I configured Tasker (Paid software available on android market), my most favourite automation tool for android. So, where is the catch?
Process:
1. Disable Auto Brightness and Create a New Task in Tasker.
2. Select Action Category > Display > Display Brightness
3. Then Set Brightness Level value at 15 (Or whatever lowest brightness you're comfortable at)
4. Below, set if parameter as "%LIGHT < 20 (Or whatever brightness level you want for 15% of brightness)
Repeat Process 2-4 to create multiple steps for your brightness level adjustments.
Now, in Tasker profiles, you add a new profile to be triggered by "Events > Display > Display On and assign the created Task.
You can also adjust your brightness on per app basis when you want a specific app to have a set brightness level by following the same process except when creating a profile you have to select "Applications" and assign the created Task or a similar task created separately.
Update:
I have attached a Tasker configuration xml to get started with.
Please note that this guide will setup auto brightness to be adjusted on device wake. You can hook this update to any event as you want.
Tested working on SM-G935FD. Should work on any Tasker compatible android device with Light Sensor.

What's wrong with auto brightness?

drummerman said:
What's wrong with auto brightness?
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+1.... I think that Android is great because of the customization option available, but sometimes people just over-customise.
There is nothing wrong with Auto-Brightness, and in case you have a problem with it, just override it using the bar on the notification panel.
Still, although I will never use it, this is a nice tutorial.

drummerman said:
What's wrong with auto brightness?
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Default Auto brightness implemented in S7 edge is buggy. here on xda you can check it out.
Teio said:
+1.... I think that Android is great because of the customization option available, but sometimes people just over-customise.
There is nothing wrong with Auto-Brightness, and in case you have a problem with it, just override it using the bar on the notification panel.
Still, although I will never use it, this is a nice tutorial.
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But this is not over-customization, at least in my opinion. It means taking more control. I have been using (and many other people are) Lux to adjust the auto brightness behavior which polls sensor data at a specific period, whenever the screen is on. But if you use this guide, it will give you a auto brightness customization solution without polling light data from sensor all the time. even though the sensor will be on, it will not be active. I am not sure that it will impact on battery or not, but it gives me more control over the brightness adjustment.
cheers!

izephyr said:
Default Auto brightness implemented in S7 edge is buggy. here on xda you can check it out.
But this is not over-customization, at least in my opinion. It means taking more control. I have been using (and many other people are) Lux to adjust the auto brightness behavior which polls sensor data at a specific period, whenever the screen is on. But if you use this guide, it will give you a auto brightness customization solution without polling light data from sensor all the time. even though the sensor will be on, it will not be active. I am not sure that it will impact on battery or not, but it gives me more control over the brightness adjustment.
cheers!
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Good point. Though I don't see the issue on my device, Auto-Brightness works as I expect it to. It gets very bright on sun, and dim on dark rooms (though I would like it to go a tiny bit dimmer to be perfect). Will this Task auto adjust or you need to select the desired brightness yourself?

Teio said:
Will this Task auto adjust or you need to select the desired brightness yourself?
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You can select the desired brightness level according to your comfort.

Teio said:
Good point. Though I don't see the issue on my device, Auto-Brightness works as I expect it to. It gets very bright on sun, and dim on dark rooms (though I would like it to go a tiny bit dimmer to be perfect). Will this Task auto adjust or you need to select the desired brightness yourself?
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According to http://www.greenbot.com/article/303...brightness-fixes-a-major-mobile-headache.html and this: http://www.displaymate.com/Galaxy_S7_ShootOut_1.htm you can customize according to your liking .. hadn't tried it though all I need is the AOD to shine a lil bit dimmer

The drawback to this is that it only adjusts brightness based on the level when you turn the screen on. If the ambient light changes, the screen brightness won't change with it.

[Tasker] Profiles to toggle Flash Notification setting automatically

Description
In light of not having a dedicated notification LED I set up some Tasker profiles to toggle the Accessibility setting Flash Notifications. I don't want it flashing while I'm using my phone, or while in my car on my wireless charging mount. This consists of 2 profiles and four tasks.
First profile will disable Flash Notifications when your screen is on and enable it when your screen is off, unless the Car profile says it's in your car and on your charger.
Second profile will disable Flash Notifications when it's connected to your car's Bluetooth (be sure to set it to your cars Bluetooth address), AND it's on the charger, unless the Screen profile says the screen is on, in which case the Flash Notifications will remain disabled until you turn you screen off. In my car, I use a wireless charger, so taking it off the charger disconnects power, and putting it back on the mount reconnects power automatically. My idea was that I don't want the Flash distracting other drivers, cuz they have a hard enough time being competent as it is. If you don't use a wireless charger or don't have Bluetooth in your car, you might have to tweak the activation of this profile to your specific case.
I have never shared a Tasker Profile before, so if anyone's interested in this and it doesn't import or something let me know.
Downloads
I am providing both downloadable attachments, and links to download from Tasker's site. You must also have Tasker and Tasker's helper app "Tasker Settings" installed.
Screen Profile Download Link
Car Profile Download Link
Tasker
Tasker Settings Helper App
I don't recall having to use adb to grant Tasker special permissions, but I will be doing a fresh install of this on my wife's phone tomorrow and will update if you need to.

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Useful. Thanks.

lightmastertech said:
Description
In light of not having a dedicated notification LED I set up some Tasker profiles to toggle the Accessibility setting Flash Notifications. I don't want it flashing while I'm using my phone, or while in my car on my wireless charging mount. This consists of 2 profiles and four tasks.
First profile will disable Flash Notifications when your screen is on and enable it when your screen is off, unless the Car profile says it's in your car and on your charger.
Second profile will disable Flash Notifications when it's connected to your car's Bluetooth (be sure to set it to your cars Bluetooth address), AND it's on the charger, unless the Screen profile says the screen is on, in which case the Flash Notifications will remain disabled until you turn you screen off. In my car, I use a wireless charger, so taking it off the charger disconnects power, and putting it back on the mount reconnects power automatically. My idea was that I don't want the Flash distracting other drivers, cuz they have a hard enough time being competent as it is. If you don't use a wireless charger or don't have Bluetooth in your car, you might have to tweak the activation of this profile to your specific case.
I have never shared a Tasker Profile before, so if anyone's interested in this and it doesn't import or something let me know.
Downloads
I am providing both downloadable attachments, and links to download from Tasker's site. You must also have Tasker and Tasker's helper app "Tasker Settings" installed.
Screen Profile Download Link
Car Profile Download Link
Tasker
Tasker Settings Helper App
I don't recall having to use adb to grant Tasker special permissions, but I will be doing a fresh install of this on my wife's phone tomorrow and will update if you need to.
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I'm a complete idiot when it comes to Tasker. I have compiled ROMs from source, made many Smali edits, built themes (all many years ago when I had time) but never spent the time to figure out Tasker.
I would like Tasker to disable Holey Light (see screenshot) when Do not disturb is turned on and re-enable it when Do not disturb is turned off. Would you know how to (or could you make a profile) do this?

bp328i said:
I'm a complete idiot when it comes to Tasker. I have compiled ROMs from source, made many Smali edits, built themes (all many years ago when I had time) but never spent the time to figure out Tasker.
I would like Tasker to disable Holey Light (see screenshot) when Do not disturb is turned on and re-enable it when Do not disturb is turned off. Would you know how to (or could you make a profile) do this?
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I second this!!!!
Tasker looks like a super useful tool, but f*** why make it so complicated and not user friendly.
I recently tried MacroDroid and like it more, but its definitely limited compared to Tasker from what I've learned, but it did work while I used it.
To disable Holey Light while in DND would be very nice to have. Please advise.

elite-fusion said:
I second this!!!!
Tasker looks like a super useful tool, but f*** why make it so complicated and not user friendly.
I recently tried MacroDroid and like it more, but its definitely limited compared to Tasker from what I've learned, but it did work while I used it.
To disable Holey Light while in DND would be very nice to have. Please advise.
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I'm not sure if Tasker can change the settings of another app without said app already being programmed to be controlled by Tasker. I'll have to see if this is possible.

Also, considering Holey Light is still in beta and being developed, you might try contacting Chainfire and seeing if he can add this setting to the app natively.

lightmastertech said:
Also, considering Holey Light is still in beta and being developed, you might try contacting Chainfire and seeing if he can add this setting to the app natively.
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He's looking into adding Do not disturb but I already found a workaround for my problem. In Holey Light I just turn off for it to work when charging and screen is off. I charge my phone every night so it works out fine for me.

bp328i said:
He's looking into adding Do not disturb but I already found a workaround for my problem. In Holey Light I just turn off for it to work when charging and screen is off. I charge my phone every night so it works out fine for me.
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Only way I can think of having Tasker control it as is, would be to enable disable notification permissions or Accessibility service, both of which require root to do and I have the unrootable US Snapdragon variant.
On another note, Sammy has already added a variation of ring notifications that I'm sure they will expand on. As if now, it works with system apps with screen on or off, and with user apps with screen on.

lightmastertech said:
Only way I can think of having Tasker control it as is, would be to enable disable notification permissions or Accessibility service, both of which require root to do and I have the unrootable US Snapdragon variant.
On another note, Sammy has already added a variation of ring notifications that I'm sure they will expand on. As if now, it works with system apps with screen on or off, and with user apps with screen on.
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I appreciate it, I also have the unrootable US Snapdragon.
Samsung's current implementation of the notification light is just plain useless. It stays on for like 5 seconds.
Holey Light is working perfectly for me the way I have it set up.

Lockscreen always shows alarm set for +10 mins from current time

So, odd thing here. My lock screen always shows an alarm set for 10 mins later than the current time, even when NO alarms are set. Anyone ever seen this before?

Here is a picture of what I am seeing....

Are you using e.g. Tasker with any Alarm Options? Had the same effect with the 6T and now on the 7p. Figured out, it was Tasker... (I used it to check the alarm volume)

Klarooo said:
Are you using e.g. Tasker with any Alarm Options? Had the same effect with the 6T and now on the 7p. Figured out, it was Tasker... (I used it to check the alarm volume)
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Hmm, I do have Tasker, but don't have it checking anything with alarms. I am using the same profile I had on my 6T. I will test disabling Tasker and see if the issue persists.
** Edit - well, I disable Tasker, and it fixes the issue. How odd... Now, to narrow down what profile is doing it....
** Edit #2 - odd. turns out I have a profile that performs an action every 3 hours. same profile on my 6t. It does not add the alarm to my lock screen on the 6t, but does on the 7 pro.
Also, does anyone know what the "Lock" icon is above my time? My 6T also did not display that icon, so just wondering...

Three real-life problems about S10e

1- I couldn't figure out how to see the screen on time as after unplugging the phone. The Android 10 insists on showing daily screen time but I don't think it's relevant info regarding SoT.
2- There is a problem with sounds. I'm using Bixby routines and when I'm at work I adjusted the profile to make the phone silent. However, when I leave work and when the profile turns the sound on, the recent sound levels seem to gone and I have to adjust ringer and notification sounds manually. There is no a static level for sounds could be chosen whatsoever.
3- The last problem is about screen recorder. When screen recorder is on there isn't an option to hide notifications but there must be an option about this.

hopelives said:
1- I couldn't figure out how to see the screen on time as after unplugging the phone. The Android 10 insists on showing daily screen time but I don't think it's relevant info regarding SoT.
2- There is a problem with sounds. I'm using Bixby routines and when I'm at work I adjusted the profile to make the phone silent. However, when I leave work and when the profile turns the sound on, the recent sound levels seem to gone and I have to adjust ringer and notification sounds manually. There is no a static level for sounds could be chosen whatsoever.
3- The last problem is about screen recorder. When screen recorder is on there isn't an option to hide notifications but there must be an option about this.
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For the first one, I highly recommend AccuBattery app. It shows detailed charging/discharge statistics, as well as the battery health.
I couldn't understand why Samsung didn't add something like "Battery usage since last full charge" though.

jamcry said:
For the first one, I highly recommend AccuBattery app. It shows detailed charging/discharge statistics, as well as the battery health.
I couldn't understand why Samsung didn't add something like "Battery usage since last full charge" though.
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I'm using GSam pro for this since Samsung's own app messed up with daily indicator crap.