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[Q] Has anyone found a PGM replacement?

Hey guys
Long time Galaxy Nexus / Galaxy Note 2 user here.
One of my fave apps was the PGM because it allowed control of the phone without hitting the unlock button to unlock it.
I know the dev (who lives in Poland) hasnt gotten an N4 yet, so he hasnt been able to write the kernel tweak yet.
Anyody found any options?

I have been using the app Sleep Tweak. What it does is if you get a text it wakes the phone but doesn't turn on the screen. If you pick the phone up within X seconds after receiving a text the screen turns on. Same with if the phone times out by itself if you pick it up within X seconds it will turn the screen back on. Not the same I know but it lets me decide whether I want the screen to turn on for a text or something.
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No answer for you, but a question..
Wouldn't something like PGM (Nexus) drain the battery? As it would require the screen to be "on" to detect any type of touch from the user?

UberSlackr said:
No answer for you, but a question..
Wouldn't something like PGM (Nexus) drain the battery? As it would require the screen to be "on" to detect any type of touch from the user?
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The battery drain was very minimal on my gnex when i was using it, maybe 5% tops.

UberSlackr said:
No answer for you, but a question..
Wouldn't something like PGM (Nexus) drain the battery? As it would require the screen to be "on" to detect any type of touch from the user?
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No,
Snce it's written into the kernel itself the device still deep sleeps and so the effects on battery are minimal.
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joshnichols189 said:
I have been using the app Sleep Tweak. What it does is if you get a text it wakes the phone but doesn't turn on the screen. If you pick the phone up within X seconds after receiving a text the screen turns on. Same with if the phone times out by itself if you pick it up within X seconds it will turn the screen back on. Not the same I know but it lets me decide whether I want the screen to turn on for a text or something.
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I mean, that's not bad at all, but man I wish I had 2 N4's I could ship this guy, so we could finally get that.
No lie, it's the ONE app I NEED on a device
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peachpuff said:
The battery drain was very minimal on my gnex when i was using it, maybe 5% tops.
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5%? No. It's way less than that. When I use it it feels like it has absolutely no impact on battery life because it's a kernel module.
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Can I use a torch app?

Or can it mess up/burn out the LED?

It CAN burn out the LED, but don't leave it on for extended periods and you'll be fine.

I only use it occasionally. So is it worth keeping or should I uninstall it?
So far I've only used it as a torch for say... an hour tops? Constant.

I would keep it, they come in handy especially if you drop your keys beside the car seat at night and you can't see. Look into the galaxy nexus flashlight on the play store doesn't take a lot of space and works well.
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bobdarkside said:
I would keep it, they come in handy especially if you drop your keys beside the car seat at night and you can't see. Look into the galaxy nexus flashlight on the play store doesn't take a lot of space and works well.
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Is that one recommended then? At the moment am using 'Simple Torch', but if that's better or something, then I'll switch.

jonnokenny said:
Is that one recommended then? At the moment am using 'Simple Torch', but if that's better or something, then I'll switch.
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Not necessarily recommended but works well on nexus devices, widget looks good and had a lock screen widget. +it doesn't take up a lot of space
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Taking a Screenshot

Firstly, Mod if there is already a thread on this topic please move my post there.
I'm experiencing serious problems when trying to take a screenshot with the palm swipe. I had no problem whatsoever on my S III. I'm disabled & can't use the shortcut.
Ideas? TX
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I find holding the power and the home button is more convenient for a screenshot, try that maybe?
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r8revealed said:
I find holding the power and the home button is more convenient for a screenshot, try that maybe?
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Won't work for me as I have limited movement in my hands.
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Is there anything blocking the sensor at the top? (Screen protector, case, etc)?
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r8revealed said:
Is there anything blocking the sensor at the top? (Screen protector, case, etc)?
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No. I have a Cimco TPU case (more like a sleeve) & it's not blocking the sensor.
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I just tried the palm swipe and I realized I had to press on the screen with more force than on the S3 (I've tried both). Also I think air gesture has to be toggled on (as well as palm motion obviously )
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r8revealed said:
I just tried the palm swipe and I realized I had to press on the screen with more force than on the S3 (I've tried both). Also I think air gesture has to be toggled on (as well as palm motion obviously )
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Hmm. I'm pretty darn sure air gesture is toggled too but will check again. I'll also try pressing harder.
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randun said:
Hmm. I'm pretty darn sure air gesture is toggled too but will check again. I'll also try pressing harder.
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Just remembered to respond. Air Gesture was turned off. That said, I remember taking a few screenshots just after I got the phone & AG was definitely off. I also read a bit more about this feature. Supposedly you can hold a finger ~3" over the sensor & it'll activate. Not on my phone...
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randun said:
Just remembered to respond. Air Gesture was turned off. That said, I remember taking a few screenshots just after I got the phone & AG was definitely off. I also read a bit more about this feature. Supposedly you can hold a finger ~3" over the sensor & it'll activate. Not on my phone...
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It's been my experience that I have to physically touch the screen in order for the screen wipe to take a screenshot. I've also found this feature somewhat unreliable as it sometimes moves the screen and then takes a shot of a screen that I have no interest in.

speedlever said:
It's been my experience that I have to physically touch the screen in order for the screen wipe to take a screenshot. I've also found this feature somewhat unreliable as it sometimes moves the screen and then takes a shot of a screen that I have no interest in.
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Exactly. I guess I'll see what Samsung has to say.
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Chop for flashlight not working

I was messing around and trying this but it don't work on mine even know its activated in the menu anyone else have this problem
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shibby80 said:
I was messing around and trying this but it don't work on mine even know its activated in the menu anyone else have this problem
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It takes a few chops to get mine to work...its not very consistent.

I thought the same thing but it was just my technique. I was doing it much slower than needed. Now that I do the double chop quickly and with more force, it works every time. I'm not sure if you are doing it the same was I was. Try to do it faster. IBthatswhatshesaid.

zombicidal maniac said:
I thought the same thing but it was just my technique. I was doing it much slower than needed. Now that I do the double chop quickly and with more force, it works every time. I'm not sure if you are doing it the same was I was. Try to do it faster. IBthatswhatshesaid.
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That's it...go figure. I'll have to use this feature conservatively or I will end up throwing the phone on accident. Its not if, but when haha.

brholt6 said:
It takes a few chops to get mine to work...its not very consistent.
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It works fine once you learn the motion
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TrenchKato said:
It works fine once you learn the motion
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Ya, figured that out (post right above yours). Im going to need a strap like they have on the Wii controllers.

brholt6 said:
That's it...go figure. I'll have to use this feature conservatively or I will end up throwing the phone on accident. Its not if, but when haha.
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This.
Be careful with your phone, better safe than sorry :laugh:

The trick is to keep the phone in your hand level, and not 'dip' the phone down as you chop. Literally imagine you are karate chopping a piece of wood - you would keep your hand vertical as you did it. Took me a few goes to realize, and a few mis-opens of the camera app. I was like 'noooo moto, what are you doing' as my wife laughs at me.

I have a hard time activating it too.... You have to hold it completely straight up and down and not rotate it at all when "chopping" it. I get it to work about 30% of the time. I'm sure after I do it (a lot), I'll get the hang of it.
Just like some phones that have "Double tap to wake", they usually take me a few weeks to get it down......Then it's 2nd nature.
@zombicidal maniac - NICE avatar!

I can see it now...keys get dropped on the CONCRETE driveway in the dark...chop-chop and the phone smashes WITH ADDED FORCE right on the driveway...the horrible sound of glass breaking, and metal crunching, and that sickening sound of the whole unit bouncing and sliding under the car.
No thanks...I will use an easier (safer) way to turn on the flashlight! :cyclops:

Finally got it to work a few times
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They say " chop an onion"
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Well said

I finally got it right. What was throwing me for a loop was the animation on the activation page. If you chop at the pace shown, it will NOT activate the flash light. You have to chop faster. Just my observation.

When you chop your phone does it sound like something is loose in there? Mine does, it is also sounds like something is loose when it vibrates. Hopefully you guys experience the same thing.

I have to chop super fast and multiple times, so much easier to turn it on manually.

Chopping downward with the phone vertical is heavily inconsistent. What I've found is almost always reliable is doing a chop sideways with the phone horizontal (screen facing upward). Give it a try.
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Screen turning off???

Anyone know how to disable the feature that turns your screen off when you touch or cover the top left hand corner right above the display... It's like a proximity sensor or something and it bugs me because if I reach for the pull down bar my screen turns off and I have to re fingerprint and it slows what I'm trying to do down.. Is there any fix?

All I see is the display setting "keep screen turned off". I'm not sure if it'll work but worth a try.

Doesn't happen on my phone unless there is an active phone call.
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Thought it was just me. Only happens when charging.
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Rydah805 said:
Thought it was just me. Only happens when charging.
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Happens to me constantly . but sometimes it doesnt. Its so weird. Must be a glitch. Maybe phone thinks its still on a call
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Doesn't happen on my phone unless there is an active phone call.
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I've noticed the AOD goes with how the room is...so if it's dark it's going to look really dark. I put my phone in a my drawer and the screen went completely dark. AOD only works when there's light. In the dark it's really dim.
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