How to use Flashlight with a shortcut? - XPERIA X1 General

Does anybody knows how I can use the flashlight without turning the camera on? The best thing would be a hardware button.
I think it will be a very useful Tool in the dark

Yea, that would be quite useful, anyone know how to? :]

Try VJCandela and variants. I've never seen an X1, but if the hardware is similar to other HTCs, it might work.
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hTorch, but it will cause melting and your vibrator will cease to function.

hypoh said:
hTorch, but it will cause melting and your vibrator will cease to function.
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+1
Smarter to pick up a $10 LED inova microlight than risk screwing up a $700 phone.

Torchbutton works great.
Torchbutton

torchbutton works well, i use it with my jack1.07 rom. i'd advise not to use the "bright" one though

Think be it hTorch or TorchButton or anything, it'll all cause melting due to the lack of the heatsink.

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Burnt out Camera Flash Light

Apologies if this has already been discussed, in which case please indicate the thread to me.
I have burnt out the bright light, which is used as a flashlight for the camera. Has anyone had the same problem and been able to repair it without sending it back for repairs. If positive, where can I find the parts in the United Kingdom?
Many thanks for your assistance
Eric
02 XDA Exec
What flashlight app did you use?
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Burnt out Camera Flash light
That is the worst thing! I used the camera, not your software to map the key. Closed the XDA, put it in my pocket and the damn flash led stayed on for over an hour!!!
Eric
Bah, humbug. I built timers into mine for just that reason.
If it's under warranty you might be able to get a new for old. Otherwise, I really couldn't say, I don't know if the device is still available in this country
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leblan said:
That is the worst thing! I used the camera, not your software to map the key. Closed the XDA, put it in my pocket and the damn flash led stayed on for over an hour!!!
Eric
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Welcome to the I-have-burnt-out-my-flash-ligth-club!
look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=906145&postcount=63
1 year ago post.
Have a nice time.
Dima
vijay555 said:
Bah, humbug. I built timers into mine for just that reason.
If it's under warranty you might be able to get a new for old. Otherwise, I really couldn't say, I don't know if the device is still available in this country
V
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Yes, it is still under warranty, will have to return it. On a separate issue, if it no longer available in the country (but still provided by 02), what is replacing it?
Eric
XDA Exec 2 months old
buy a lid flash light bulb and take the bulb out to divice
tattootroy said:
buy a lid flash light bulb and take the bulb out to divice
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Can you tell me where you bought the new bulb and how you replaced it?
vijay555 said:
I built timers into mine for just that reason.
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how can i change the timer? i need the flashlight for 2 minutes and realy hate to search the device three times in the dark.
btw: your tools are amazing, i realy love them!
where
tattootroy said:
buy a lid flash light bulb and take the bulb out to divice
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Where, tried everything, maplin, rswww, got some different leds, tried them, nothing works. Really appreciate if you could tell me where to get them. Eric
This is another case for me!
Well, I currently don't have any problems with my universal's "flash light", but it surely is a high intensity white led.
Most of these leds have the same operating voltage and if this is not the case, it will be neccessary just to measure the exact voltage at the led's leads, it might not even be burnt at all, it it's surely driven by a transistor.
I was just watching lumileds page and they have a led that does exactly the "flash" function, they even mention a competitor (I don't who it is but might be osram or another), what's also important is that phisically is that the led has to be phisically similar and the wors thing that can happen is that might be dimmer than the original.
I'll try to find out something more...
bye for now
i have exec for sale buy it take the bulb out then sell the screen and parts on
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/o2-exec-pda-p...5QQihZ018QQcategoryZ38331QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

totally touch screen

Hallo everyone and happy new year.
I'm searching for a software that totally disables the phisical keys in front of the hd2 such as in toshiba tg01.(tg01 never had phisical keys, I know)
Is this possible? Or I am crazy?
Italian newsgroups think that it's very hard.
gillettone said:
Hallo everyone and happy new year.
I'm searching for a software that totally disables the phisical keys in front of the hd2 such as in toshiba tg01.(tg01 never had phisical keys, I know)
Is this possible? Or I am crazy?
Italian newsgroups think that it's very hard.
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Well you could use AE Button Plus to make the volume buttons not work, but it doesn't work for the 5 buttons below your screen.
But lol why would you want that anyway xD
roosen5 said:
Well you could use AE Button Plus to make the volume buttons not work, but it doesn't work for the 5 buttons below your screen.
But lol why would you want that anyway xD
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So, Thanks for your answer.
I need this because I frequently put my phone in my jeans and frequently
on-off key turn on the light of the phone even though it is locked, and I see that battery reduces
bye bye
gillettone said:
So, Thanks for your answer.
I need this because I frequently put my phone in my jeans and frequently
on-off key turn on the light of the phone even though it is locked, and I see that battery reduces
bye bye
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So if you disable all the buttons, how do you expect to turn the screen on?
Buy yourself a case or pouch so that you stop pressing buttons in your pocket. Either that, or stop fiddling about in your pockets - it'll turn you blind
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So if you disable all the buttons, how do you expect to turn the screen on?
Buy yourself a case or pouch so that you stop pressing buttons in your pocket. Either that, or stop fiddling about in your pockets - it'll turn you blind
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well, it's possible rotating or with accelerometer or with a little touch back, but I think it's not impossible because i have had toshiba tg01 and it has no hd keys but it's full touch.
Yes the pouch is a good idea and hd2 has its own pouch in bundle with the phone but the pouch is too large for my jeans.
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well, it's possible rotating or with accelerometer or with a little touch back, but I think it's not impossible because i have had toshiba tg01 and it has no hd keys but it's full touch.
Yes the pouch is a good idea and hd2 has its own pouch in bundle with the phone but the pouch is too large for my jeans.
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So as well as wanting software that locks the hardware buttons, you want software that unlocks the phone with a given gesture of your choice?
I hope you find what you're looking for mate. Personally, I'd just use the pouch and buy some bigger jeans
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well, it's possible rotating or with accelerometer or with a little touch back, but I think it's not impossible because i have had toshiba tg01 and it has no hd keys but it's full touch.
Yes the pouch is a good idea and hd2 has its own pouch in bundle with the phone but the pouch is too large for my jeans.
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but wouldnt it drain the battery as well if you had a program that runs in RAM and would look for the gestures you make (maybe accidental by moving yourself) and compare them with that one that unlocks the screen all the time?
mideel said:
but wouldnt it drain the battery as well if you had a program that runs in RAM and would look for the gestures you make (maybe accidental by moving yourself) and compare them with that one that unlocks the screen all the time?
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Seriously. After that, we'll have some people *****ing and crying because their battery drains too fast and memory gets full so easily.
johncmolyneux said:
So as well as wanting software that locks the hardware buttons, you want software that unlocks the phone with a given gesture of your choice?
I hope you find what you're looking for mate. Personally, I'd just use the pouch and buy some bigger jeans
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Yes, of course
Naturally I should repurchase all my clothes
Someone's just posted a "shake to wake" style app in the themes and apps forum. You now just need a way to lock the buttons when the screen's off and you're done!
Edit:
Here you go...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=612267
mideel said:
but wouldnt it drain the battery as well if you had a program that runs in RAM and would look for the gestures you make (maybe accidental by moving yourself) and compare them with that one that unlocks the screen all the time?
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Yes, it's possible, but in Toshiba tg01 it was automatic with no program in ram so I think it will be possible for hd2 with a new cooked rom that excludes
hd keys.
If my memory isn't bad something like this was made for htc diamond.
johncmolyneux said:
Someone's just posted a "shake to wake" style app in the themes and apps forum. You now just need a way to lock the buttons when the screen's off and you're done!
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Here you go...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=612267
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was just about to post this link in this thread...but john is quicker!
johncmolyneux said:
Someone's just posted a "shake to wake" style app in the themes and apps forum. You now just need a way to lock the buttons when the screen's off and you're done!
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Here you go...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=612267
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Yeah great great great thanks for the link.
Excellent program
I tried it and it was great but it's in a starting point.
I want more more more.
try this
if you dont mind paying try pocketshield
http://pocketshield.netserver01.com/
Jummy said:
if you dont mind paying try pocketshield
http://pocketshield.netserver01.com/
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Yes I tried it too.
Not as shake'n but very interesting thank you.
Hd keys continue working but the screen is totally black except for the digital clock.
I think that battery consumption is very low when the screen is black, isn'it?

Disable trackpad

When the road gets rough my Magic bounces a lot in its windshield mount. Unfortunately the trackpad on this device is kind of loose, so it starts shifting the view in Google maps :S
Is there a way to disable the trackpad altogether (I have root)? I don't use it anyway.
Thanks!
if you're serious about not using it then crazy glue it
or use some other type of epoxy that will "gum" it up
I appreciate the response, but I'm sure everyone will understand when I say that I don't wish to permanently modify my hardware like that
I was hoping for a software solution.
No app is available to do that. If its that big of a deal I would use some tape to hold the trackball in place.
You doing rally or something?
Nope just driving in Washington and maps keep "drifting" around when there's any rough pavement. I can only assume I have a defective trackpad or something.
Oh well, thanks for the suggestions guys.
sorry couldnt be of more help, your issue is unique, i know you've already thought of the normal solutions like warranty, sending it in to get fixed, getting it fixed by third party etc, there are housing kits on ebay with new trackballs, i've also seen aftermarket trackballs that light up different colors, but all of this costs money and or you sending your phone in (making it not available to you)
all the best
Thanks for the suggestions guys, I may look into aftermarket trackballs like you suggested.
omnikai said:
Thanks for the suggestions guys, I may look into aftermarket trackballs like you suggested.
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http://www.truesupplier.com/brand-n...l-joystick-blue-color-with-blac-pr-19559.html

The "grab around" problem

Hello everybody!
I like my Nexus One very much, but there's a big problem for me: the "grab around" annoyance - i.e., when you touch the very edge of the screen with your thumb, the touchscreen turns irresponsible or crazy.
Please, does anyone know some fix for this problem? Some ROM (my N1 is rooted) or app, anything? Please note that I'm not referring to the very known calibration problem, but to the very sensitive edge.
I'm just asking here because I've already searched on XDA and Google, and found no fix for this.
Thanks
And you will not find the fix for this. You sould get used with or try to be more gently with touching the edge...
salomaocohen said:
Hello everybody!
I like my Nexus One very much, but there's a big problem for me: the "grab around" annoyance - i.e., when you touch the very edge of the screen with your thumb, the touchscreen turns irresponsible or crazy.
Please, does anyone know some fix for this problem? Some ROM (my N1 is rooted) or app, anything? Please note that I'm not referring to the very known calibration problem, but to the very sensitive edge.
I'm just asking here because I've already searched on XDA and Google, and found no fix for this.
Thanks
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I have this also....thought it was just me. The simple fix is to turn screen off and back on and it seems to act sensibly again.
Not ideal though.
There is no fix for this. I experience it too, just barely touch the edge and it goes nuts. I use a rubber case now anyway which solves the issue for me.
Thanks for the answers
Wiggz - the problem you must be referring is the calibration, that fixes going to sleep mode. The problem I talk about is the sensitive edge of the touchscreen, what Google doesn't even consider a bug - only in their heads...
I fixed this by using a silicone case - the phone gets veeery ugly, but that's a fix...
What could resolve this excluding a silicone case?
thanks
Off topic but the thread title makes it sound like you're getting hassled by gay guys. Just saying!
That's reach-around lmao
I've learned to hold the phone differently... haven't had this "problem" since the first month the phone came out.
Oh, and I've never used a case, probably never will either - this phone is way to slick to ruin with a case IMO.
Rusty! said:
That's reach-around lmao
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Yup, that's what put it in my head
salomaocohen said:
Wiggz - the problem you must be referring is the calibration, that fixes going to sleep mode. The problem I talk about is the sensitive edge of the touchscreen, what Google doesn't even consider a bug - only in their heads...
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I don't really consider it a bug either. If you're touching the touch screen, what do you think the phone should do differently? Especially considering the limitations of the N1's touch screen. With proper multi-touch I suppose the phone could decide to ignore stationary touches at the edges, but with the N1 that's not possible.
It is annoying. The phone needs more of an edge.
And if we could just turn multitouch off? I think this would not affect me so much.
Is there some way to do that?
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salomaocohen said:
And if we could just turn multitouch off? I think this would not affect me so much.
Is there some way to do that?
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That wouldn't make any difference.
pfmiller said:
That wouldn't make any difference.
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Yep, even if possible the second touch i.e. where you actually want to press wouldn't register.
Multi-touch not being supported by the launcher is actually the cause of this, not the solution.
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Multi-touch not being supported by the launcher is actually the cause of this, not the solution.
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Ditto. And in addition - even having proper multi-touch unlike Nexus One, I believe it would still require quite complicated algorithms to know the difference between the accidental palm touch and the "true" finger touch - and so comes the question: is that thread about being unhappy with the slim size of the N1? Come on, really. If you want some extra edge - buy a case around it.
Well, thanks for all the answers. The only solution, then, is using a case.
At least, now I won't be searching again and again about this problem. I'll search only for a better case.
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i dont consider this a bug either, but it is very annoying :-/
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Multi-touch not being supported by the launcher is actually the cause of this, not the solution.
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Jack_R1 said:
Ditto. And in addition - even having proper multi-touch unlike Nexus One, I believe it would still require quite complicated algorithms to know the difference between the accidental palm touch and the "true" finger touch - and so comes the question: is that thread about being unhappy with the slim size of the N1? Come on, really. If you want some extra edge - buy a case around it.
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So if I get a third party launcher with multitouch I will be able to get around this problem? Basically launcher apps with the pinch to preview homescreen support multitouch, right?
NexusDro said:
So if I get a third party launcher with multitouch I will be able to get around this problem? Basically launcher apps with the pinch to preview homescreen support multitouch, right?
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No. First of all, because the N1 digitizer is crap so no software solution is technically possible for this phone. If you had a phone with proper multitouch then you could write some ugly, wonky hack that would sometimes be able to guess when you were accidentally touching the screen but it would probably cause more trouble then it would be worth. Basically the only solutions to this are to either get a case as has been suggested or use the iPhone 4 solution, i.e. don't hold it like that.

Double tap to wake is utter trash

As the title may indicate, I'm getting really frustrated with my phone constantly waking in my pocket. I do like using DTTW when it actually works correctly, and carry the display side in against the leg to prevent damage... But i'm getting pretty freaking mad samsung over the pocket dialing, pocket setting changes, pocket flashlight activation, etc... I know this forum used to have all kinds of threads about this, some reporting faulty proximity sensors and such. I'm starting to wonder if mine has a hardware issue with the sensor because it was one of the first wave of phones produced, so the initial hardware revision, and my problem has never been fixed by a system update.
So does anybody have any ideas that could help? I always have accidental touch protection" enabled, and don't use lift to wake or any other gestures. I'm on the newest system version, I've cleared the caches multiple times... I'm just about mad enough to go demand a replacement, no BS, because losing a function like this should not happen on a freaking thousand dollar phone.
BranC85 said:
As the title may indicate, I'm getting really frustrated with my phone constantly waking in my pocket. I do like using DTTW when it actually works correctly, and carry the display side in against the leg to prevent damage... But i'm getting pretty freaking mad samsung over the pocket dialing, pocket setting changes, pocket flashlight activation, etc... I know this forum used to have all kinds of threads about this, some reporting faulty proximity sensors and such. I'm starting to wonder if mine has a hardware issue with the sensor because it was one of the first wave of phones produced, so the initial hardware revision, and my problem has never been fixed by a system update.
So does anybody have any ideas that could help? I always have accidental touch protection" enabled, and don't use lift to wake or any other gestures. I'm on the newest system version, I've cleared the caches multiple times... I'm just about mad enough to go demand a replacement, no BS, because losing a function like this should not happen on a freaking thousand dollar phone.
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The gen 1 proximity sensor used on our devices is trash.
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Limeybastard said:
The gen 1 proximity sensor used on our devices is trash.
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Do you have any idea what revision it is on now? I can't find anything by googling it, I just know my about phone section shows a hardware revision of 1.0.
BranC85 said:
Do you have any idea what revision it is on now? I can't find anything by googling it, I just know my about phone section shows a hardware revision of 1.0.
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I don't sorry, but perhaps they'll fix it for the N10 or S11. Joy's of first generation beta hardware.
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Glad I'm not the only one with this problem. Butt dialing, butt texting, butt email sending....this is the worst issue with this phone by far.
BranC85 said:
As the title may indicate, I'm getting really frustrated with my phone constantly waking in my pocket. I do like using DTTW when it actually works correctly, and carry the display side in against the leg to prevent damage... But i'm getting pretty freaking mad samsung over the pocket dialing, pocket setting changes, pocket flashlight activation, etc... I know this forum used to have all kinds of threads about this, some reporting faulty proximity sensors and such. I'm starting to wonder if mine has a hardware issue with the sensor because it was one of the first wave of phones produced, so the initial hardware revision, and my problem has never been fixed by a system update.
So does anybody have any ideas that could help? I always have accidental touch protection" enabled, and don't use lift to wake or any other gestures. I'm on the newest system version, I've cleared the caches multiple times... I'm just about mad enough to go demand a replacement, no BS, because losing a function like this should not happen on a freaking thousand dollar phone.
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Honestly, your issue, and the fact they got rid of the led notification light, are my only 2 issues with this phone.
I was having all the same problems as you are to an extent, until I just gave up cut off DTTW altogether. Now I just use tap to wake AOD and I'm actually just as pleased. But yeah, the proximity sensor is busted with this phone for sure.
mistermidas said:
Honestly, your issue, and the fact they got rid of the led notification light, are my only 2 issues with this phone.
I was having all the same problems as you are to an extent, until I just gave up cut off DTTW altogether. Now I just use tap to wake AOD and I'm actually just as pleased. But yeah, the proximity sensor is busted with this phone for sure.
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I probably would do the same if I didn't have the plus model and also wouldn't be so bothered by this... But the position of our power button is just terrible for one handed use, especially if you use your left. That's why I'm in the habit of DTTW on then using the one handed operation + app to turn off. It's a decent bandaid for the otherwise out-of-reach button. The other thing is that it really isn't a compromise we should have to make in such an expensive, "luxury-priced" phone... I mean this wake gesture has been around for at least five years and I don't think it's ever been implemented so badly... I mean this was never an issue with my old HTC one or my pixel.
BranC85 said:
I probably would do the same if I didn't have the plus model and also wouldn't be so bothered by this... But the position of our power button is just terrible for one handed use, especially if you use your left. That's why I'm in the habit of DTTW on then using the one handed operation + app to turn off. It's a decent bandaid for the otherwise out-of-reach button. The other thing is that it really isn't a compromise we should have to make in such an expensive, "luxury-priced" phone... I mean this wake gesture has been around for at least five years and I don't think it's ever been implemented so badly... I mean this was never an issue with my old HTC one or my pixel.
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And added to the fact is they removed that pressure sensitive or whatever it's called home button and moved the power button to the top - not as easy to use as it used to be with previous Galaxy devices now.
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