Sorry if this is a dumb question but is there a way to turn on the flash for video recording in the dark? If there is I can't seem to find it in options. Thanks
Unfortuntly, there is not. It's very lame as you can still see the flash icon but it is grayed out. Not sure why they did'nt just ad it. Maybe there will be a future hack that will allow it. Who knows.
You may be able to find a "flashlight" type app that turns the flash on/off and use that to turn it on prior to recording....not sure though.
I haven't been able to find an app for our incredible activating the dual LED Flash (as a flash light). Has anyone had any luck?
Since these phones are so thin, there's not much room for heat dissipation so it's likely the LEDs are not designed to stay on for long periods of time. That's probably why HTC didn't design the LED flash feature into the video mode.
Even when an LED torch application is developed for the Incredible, it's probably not a good idea to run the LEDs at full brightness for very long... unless someone wants to risk their Incredible to test it. Nothing like trial and error.
LED light
get in the Market and look up "IncrediLight"
it works very well has low/med/high/off
very basic
tried on rooted phone and shuts off right when you go to record... lame
My moto droid running BB v.03 turned the flash on and off for video.. Not sure if he added something extra to make it work or if it was part of 2.2 camera settings.
When I first installed Incredilight, it would shut off while using the camcorder. After installing the leaked ota, it now stays on. Have no idea why, but it works great.
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Yes, I did a search and I did not come up with anything. The problem I have is... when I am in camera, there are options...
auto flash
flash off and the Light feature..(where the light is on so I can see what I am taking picture of, then when I take picture it flashes..)
The flash auto works
The NO flash works
The "light" feature does NOT.
Battery is full, on charger, it's not a battery or Low power issue.
This feature works on "Camcorder," mode
This feature works on "flashlight," mode
JUst NOT on camera mode.
I always do a task 29 before flashing roms.
I have used, Artemis, Energy, and a few other roms and it's still the same issue.
Am Ilooking for something that does not exist?
This phone is new, and i CAN'T remeber if it ever worked on Tmous rom, because I just used that for 10 min before flashing.
any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
Thanks:
The camera only has 3 options. On, Off and Auto flash. When the flash is on, that light is always on, at least on my phone... What are you trying to do?
if your batt gets below like 20% the leds will not function in order to save power
crisisinthecity said:
The camera only has 3 options. On, Off and Auto flash. When the flash is on, that light is always on, at least on my phone... What are you trying to do?
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I am trying to take a picture in the 'dark," and trying to see the object, person's face etc before taking the picture. the flash when i take the picture works. I am trying to get the light to come on and stay on before the shot.
thanks for the reply.
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if your batt gets below like 20% the leds will not function in order to save power
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Yea, I am aware of the 20%, my original post stated that I have in on full charge, I've had it on a charger etc. It's not a power issue, because when I switch it over to camcorder, that feature works.
It's weird..
anyhow, thanks for the reply
First, I'm running the original stock tmo ROM.
The regular still camera (not the video camera) has the 3 flash modes crisisinthecity mentioned:
On: the flash flashes for every picture you take, but isn't on until you shoot the pic
Auto: only flashes when the phone thinks it's needed
Off: no flash.
When you're using the video camera, and you hit the flash symbol, it will turn on the light even before you start recording. However, I've never seen the light come on just in regular camera mode and I've used the camera heavily since first getting the phone.
Same here... No flash until you take the picture... Stock ROM.
so, the conclusion here is that I am searching for something that doesn't exist for this phone anyway.If I remember correctly, my fuze and att tilt had the feature I was looking for.
Thanks guys for the replies.
I've looked around to see if there was a post about this and didn't see it. This is my problem, I was using my phone yesterday as a flashlight for like about 5 minutes when my light just started to dim little by little until it turned off. So, did I just burned my led flash? If so, is there a way to fix or do I just call it in to insurance? Thanks.
Not sure..leds generally flicker before the burn out. They are also rated to handle long cycles....so five minutes should be easy. Bt the circuitry could be burned out. Sounds like this might be a warranty issue.
I did it all from my Nookie...
This same thing just happened to me last night. What happened in your situation?
You arent supposed to leave the app on for over a minute or so. it can burn it out, and/or mess up your whole phone. it can overheat your phone. i would see if there are any other problems with it, and get it returned.
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You arent supposed to leave the app on for over a minute or so. it can burn it out, and/or mess up your whole phone. it can overheat your phone. i would see if there are any other problems with it, and get it returned.
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Wait hold on just one min... so the flashlight app is not safe to use? i think that not right... you're telling me i can't record a Five min video with the LED light on?
level 3 brightness(flashlight app) is what the Recording Cam use
Zephyr757 said:
This same thing just happened to me last night. What happened in your situation?
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Nothing, I just called it in for warranty. Will be receiving it in just a few days!!!
stratax said:
You arent supposed to leave the app on for over a minute or so. it can burn it out, and/or mess up your whole phone. it can overheat your phone. i would see if there are any other problems with it, and get it returned.
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Hmmmm.. I don't think this is right. With my myTouch slide, I have successfully had it on for slightly over 15 mins with no damage what so ever. Maybe this one was defective. Otherwise, even on stock rom, the flashlight app wouldn't be there. But I don't know. Maybe like I said, it was defective. Thanks anyways.
Just came from the Zinx CM7 thread where he is warning the torch mode can burn out your LEDs.
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I've looked around to see if there was a post about this and didn't see it. This is my problem, I was using my phone yesterday as a flashlight for like about 5 minutes when my light just started to dim little by little until it turned off. So, did I just burned my led flash? If so, is there a way to fix or do I just call it in to insurance? Thanks.
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i am also facing the same problem. When i try to take a picture, the flash light only works for the first 2 or 3 pictures for the rest it wont flash until i leave it to lie for some time before it comes back and when i try using the torch it turns on bright then as some seconds go by it begins to dim and when i try to use brightlight feature it just flashes and goes offf
Can anyone help me out????
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i am also facing the same problem. When i try to take a picture, the flash light only works for the first 2 or 3 pictures for the rest it wont flash until i leave it to lie for some time before it comes back and when i try using the torch it turns on bright then as some seconds go by it begins to dim and when i try to use brightlight feature it just flashes and goes offf
Can anyone help me out????
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Yes your flash is slowing and painfully dying out.
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I've looked around to see if there was a post about this and didn't see it. This is my problem, I was using my phone yesterday as a flashlight for like about 5 minutes when my light just started to dim little by little until it turned off. So, did I just burned my led flash? If so, is there a way to fix or do I just call it in to insurance? Thanks.
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I had this problem on my Google Nexus 5X (on stock rom) and I changed it, to bunch of different ROMs and the flash worked on everyone, currently I've got it on some *android 12 AOSP without gapps something like that, maybe you could try to (unlock the bootloader) and then (flash TWRP *custom recovery*) and then go into TWRP and wipe your operating system then flash your choosen custom ROM then see if it works. Also I see that you have gotten one from warranty, that's great! I hope this helps other people, and you also get some new features with those custom ROMs! Or just update your outdated device upto 4 or more version ahead of when it got discontinued, * I'm sending from my LG G8 currently, that I got to try to mod, but cant figure out how to unlock the bootloader, but that's fine its my main device rn, I have a Google pixel 6 pro for that and the Google Nexus 5X )))
I'm pretty new to the Android platform and I just bought a HTC Hero on 2.1 which I really like BUT, I have one gripe which I was wondering if anyone could help with!
Whenever I get an email / text, the trackball flashes but the rate of flash is so slow that it's really easy to miss it unless you're staring at the phone for 6 to 8 seconds!
Is there any way to make the thing flash at maybe 1 sec or something similar?
Not a major problem as problems go but I was just wondering if it was possible....
Not that i know of, although i would like to know as well. Some custom roms utilize the led light at the top instead or along with the trackball. The led light notification is a lot more frequent and noticeable than the trackball. I think floyo blinks the trackball way faster than the usual 6-8 second rate
Can anyone confirm that 2.2 speeds up the trackball?
Is there a ROM that is currently 100% working (all features) on the Hero?
Im using a custom rom, Floyo 1.2 and when I get a message the green LED and the trackball LED flash at similar rates, maybe even at the same time. And it is not the pulsating light effect, more like a flash .. a very quick pulsating effect
EDIT: as far as all features go. I think the custom rom even exceeds the features of what the hero could do (a2sd =lifesaver)
There are 2.2 ROMs working flawlessly on HTC Hero. I'm using Froydvillain 1.7.2 right now and everything I've tested seems to work all right.
Nevertheless, I don't know if there is something to change trackball notifications behaviour.
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Does that include:
GPS, Maps, Bluetooth?
I'm a bit scared of bricking the phone as my technical knowledge is non-existent!
Also, what happens to the HTC apps - I love the way that the phone interacts with the contacts and keeps records of convos, messages , emails etc in one place. Would all those features go too?
Sorry for all the q's - just a bit worried about causing expensive & irreperable damage!!
All of the GPS, Maps, Bluetooth work, but the HTC apps aren't present.
If that is the only issue that bothers you about your phone then I suggest you look for an app that could do that. you could start with an app called blink, but I dont know if it would work. Try the android apps part of the forum (its outside the G2 forum).
If you do decide to root it, then you could try the sense 2.1 roms and see if someone mentions trackball flash. I think the sense rom called RCMix 2.2 has the trackball flashing fast.
actually dont try blink.. it broke my flashing trackball find another app
Does that include:
GPS, Maps, Bluetooth?
I'm a bit scared of bricking the phone as my technical knowledge is non-existent!
I've tested Maps and Bluetooth successfully, but I haven't tested GPS (I installed my first custom ROM a week ago, so I haven't tested everything). I read it is difficult to brick your phone if you follow a good tutorial step by step, but nobody will guarantee it's absolutely safe.
Also, what happens to the HTC apps - I love the way that the phone interacts with the contacts and keeps records of convos, messages , emails etc in one place. Would all those features go too?
It depends on the ROM. If you want an Android 2.2 system, you will lost all HTC apps. If you'd rather Android 2.1, some ROMs include HTC Sense (for instance, VillainROM).
I think like nijnvy about the way to solve your issue. If you only want to change the way blinking works, I would try to configure it with some application instead of installing a custom ROM.
I just picked up the Streak today from Best Buy. Once I saw the $50.00 price and realized I could update to 2.2 right away, it was a no brainer, so I thought....
I am actually digging the Streak, if I can get a few things worked out. I am coming from the Captivate which I just recently upgraded to Froyo. I actually love the Captivate now that it has 2.2. I just love the screen size of the Streak more!
FWIW, it looks like the Froyo that I installed is not the AT&T version. I dont see any of their bloatware. Is this good or bad?
The problems I am encountering with the Streak are, backlit buttons do not light up when touching the screen. They only light up when I touch them, which defeats the purpose of backlighting. I also dont see any provisions for mobile AP or tethering. I thought that, even though they may be locked, that they are part of Froyo and should be there? Same with "power widget"??? that is normally above the pull down notification window? You know, where you turn on/off GPS, WIFI, bluetooth? I don't have it. The other thing that came with Froyo on the Captivate but not on the Streak was the Task Manager. Should that be there?
After updating and setting up most everything, it started getting a little buggy. Screen orientation was doing weird things and locking up. Wifi seemed real slow, after being super quick. I went ahead and did a factory reset and I am still having the same issues. I have not noticed any orientation issues YET. BTW I have never rooted a device. I am not against doing it if it fixes things but I prefer to stay stock. Any help is greatly appreciated.
It probably is stock 340 if you did the ota update which is at&t version of froyo for the streak. If you want to tether try barnacle always worked for me. You will have to sideload it because at&t blocks some apps in the market. When i had my captivate i learned a nifty lil trick you can put your phone in airplane mode then turn on wifi go search the market for the at&t blocked app and it would show up worth a try. The power widget on the phone long hold the screen and check widgets.recalibrate your screen that will help don't realy know how to post links so (search, search, search) everything you need to know can be found here on xda its the best site ever hope that helps you some. Remember search i cant stress enough how important it is. Alot of smart people on here i learn something new on xda everyday.
I came from a captivate....
the buttons in the drop down are part of samsung touchwiz and not android itself.
you can get the same desired effect with more buttons using Power Control Plus.
Thanks guys for your help. How about the backlit buttons that don't light up when touching the screen? Is that normal? Also, can the haptc feedback be lowered?
I just turn the feedback off i havent really paid any attention to the lights but i will now. if u root just use superoneclick v1.7 works great just get the right dell drivers.
There is only 3 buttons, so it isn't difficult to memorize where they are after 2 days of use.. I personally like the buttons off...
Dell's version of froyo does not have alot of the features that the Samsung roms have. There is no vibrate intensity setting, no font changing setting (use font changer from market).
I just got 2.2.2 loaded and that has the option to make a sound when you unlock the streak.
You sacrifice a few options with the streak, but it is rock solid stable and doesn't need any tweaks besides spare parts windows and transition options set to fast. so it is lightening fast.
I think I have found the problem. It looks like the light sensor is bad or a software issue that is causing the sensor not to work. On auto brightness it does nothing. I called Dell and they confirmed that the buttons should light up when the screen is touched. and that it is likely a defective sensor. I am going to return it for a new one. On a positive note, the screen had been running at only 1/4 brightness. Display looks MUCH better now that I have turned up the brightness a bit.
Guys, im the developer of Power Switch, an app that switches off your tablet's screen when you shut the case.
The main thread can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1277712
Ive had reports of problems with the folio's light sensor, so would appreciate some debugging feedback.
You can use the lite version to test, it has all the features, but just wont save as much juice.
Thanks in advance. Feel free to reply here or in the main thread, i read both regularly!
Thank you for it.
Are you saying things work properly?
I've played a bit with this app now and I can't get it to work properly.
Here are the two things I've encountered:
1. In the notification bar it says - Power Switch is active, tap here to configure. This doesn't do anything. To open the app/configuration I have to access it from a shortcut or from the app drawer.
2. The light sensor doesn't seem to work. Only response I get from the app is when it's turned up side down. Then it will switch off the screen.
I'm currently running it on FolioMod 1.4
Android 2.2
Kernel 2.6.32.9
What else can I do to help you?
1 - ill fix this, seems to be some sort of funky error
2 - thats sounds like a kernel problem, try using sensorlist app from mareket to check sensor...
Okay, well I think I know why the light sensor is giving us/you such a problem
There is no light sensor
I've seen it being listed in ads and reviews, but mine doesn't seem to have one.
I've got:
* tegra_accelerometer
* AK8975 3-axis Magnetic Field sensor
* AK8975 Orientation sensor
* tegra_tmon
Do you have auto brightness?
No.
I think Auto brightness was available in the Folio3x ROM (Honeycomb) but if it was active and actually working I don't know.
See that means its your rom/ kernel combo thats broken... surely every modern tablet has a light sensor?
I'll give the Honeycomb ROM another go next week and will let you know how it works.
Is anyone else missing a light sensor?
I have taken for granted that this device doesn't feature a light senator... Does anyone have any indication of that there should be one?
Do you have auto-brightness?
I think that we have and I had problem with SOD before I installed this app. Now I only put it in case and after par seconds it turn off screen and when I want to use it I don't have SOD problem. Thank you very much, lite version is OK for me but I'll might buy full version.
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What is sod?
SOD=Sleep Of Death
That means if you go to hibernation, you can't turn on screen and you must pull out your battery or long press power button(not fo all devices)
Well there apis an auto-shutdown setting...
Well? Any comments?
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Well there apis an auto-shutdown setting...
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as allways. But noone can reproduce SOD - I can't even if I have seen it few times. For me helped long press on power button. Looks like bug in device dependent code - betelgeuse patches for kernel.
I sure can reproduce SOD. More often then not my folio reacts that way. I am currently not turning it of but just dim the screen when I put it away for awhile. Have tried a lot of things but my specimen is "a bit of a bastard". Still I'm hoping someone will come up with a way to circumvent the problem with some software patch. Guess it would have to be done in the kernel...