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LightFlow discussion

I remember recently that there was an alternative to LightFlow being featured somewhere (forget if it was XDA or Reddit or somewhere else).
Does anyone remember it? I believe it was a bit more lightweight than LF.
EDIT: Decided to make this the general Nexus 5 LightFlow thread since that's what it pretty much became.
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I could find and try this one only.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koo.lightmanager
But eventually I moved back to light flow because it works better for me in KitKat.

I prefer light flow. I like being able to set it to dismiss the light as soon as I turn my screen on. Quickest way to get the light to stop blinking.
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phositadc said:
I prefer light flow. I like being able to set it to dismiss the light as soon as I turn my screen on. Quickest way to get the light to stop blinking.
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Where can i set this option? I can't find it.

netjunkie51 said:
Where can i set this option? I can't find it.
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Under each notification, choose screen on as the clear notification trigger.
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Edit: screenshot below

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I've also just pushed out an update to lightflow specifically to address lots of issues and workarounds for the nexus 5.

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I've also just pushed out an update to lightflow specifically to address lots of issues and workarounds for the nexus 5.
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I know that 4.3 brought in persistent notifications like with apps like LF. Still no work around with hiding it?
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andrewpmoore said:
I've also just pushed out an update to lightflow specifically to address lots of issues and workarounds for the nexus 5.
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Thanks for the update! Still not seeing notification light for Hangouts - specifically for SMS. Anyone else experience this?

Enhanced said:
I remember recently that there was an alternative to LightFlow being featured somewhere (forget if it was XDA or Reddit or somewhere else).
Does anyone remember it? I believe it was a bit more lightweight than LF.
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Maybe LEDBlinker?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1900309
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Thank you for that tip on the screen on clearing. That's a godsend.

floepie said:
Thanks for the update! Still not seeing notification light for Hangouts - specifically for SMS. Anyone else experience this?
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Mine works fine.
I'm also using Hangouts but I didnt set any Hangout notifications, instead just used the SMS Apps one and the LED light works fine.

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Thanks, just bought the app its working good.
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Enhanced said:
I know that 4.3 brought in persistent notifications like with apps like LF. Still no work around with hiding it?
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Uncheck the foreground option in settings. I always uncheck that and I've never seen any difference, except the persistent notification goes away.
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andrewpmoore said:
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How about getting the led to be always on?
I've always liked it better than pulsing, and set it up like that in the Galaxy Nexus, but can't get it to work on the N5 yet.

is it worth having root mode on as well ?

Enhanced said:
I remember recently that there was an alternative to LightFlow being featured somewhere (forget if it was XDA or Reddit or somewhere else).
Does anyone remember it? I believe it was a bit more lightweight than LF.
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I see the very first app i ever purchased on the android market for my old N1 is still getting updates (sept 2013).... TrackBall Alert Pro... also Trackball Alert..
updates say it will work with any trackball (hah i miss that thing) and RGB LED.. from what i remember it was a pretty minimal app that let you choose colours/flash rate/etc...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.lilhermit.android.TrackballAlert&hl=en

Molitro said:
How about getting the led to be always on?
I've always liked it better than pulsing, and set it up like that in the Galaxy Nexus, but can't get it to work on the N5 yet.
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There's an option in each notification under the "light" tab for "LED flash rate" for "always on / very slow pulse". I have it that way for when my phone is charging.

ArkAngel06 said:
There's an option in each notification under the "light" tab for "LED flash rate" for "always on / very slow pulse". I have it that way for when my phone is charging.
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Yes, but in the N5 "always on" doesn't seem to work.

Molitro said:
Yes, but in the N5 "always on" doesn't seem to work.
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It works on mine for charging indication. What kind of app are you trying to get it to work on?
Edit: I tested in on gmail, and you are correct sir. It doesn't work.

What happened to JC controls?

This is where I used to go first after every daily flash, to look for new tasker or device options. High screen sensitivity was back for a few days. Now the settings app disappeared. Or did I break it?
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SCM020 said:
This is where I used to go first after every daily flash, to look for new tasker or device options. High screen sensitivity was back for a few days. Now the settings app disappeared. Or did I break it?
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are you referring to JF Control for Samsung Galaxy S4 devices?

jakew02 said:
are you referring to JF Control for Samsung Galaxy S4 devices?
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derp... Yes I am.

SCM020 said:
derp... Yes I am.
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ah yes, sorry that's from the ATT/CAN forum
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JF Control was removed from nightly builds. It will need to be installed manually via the PlayStore.
you will need to join this group: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/omnijf
to be able to download the beta here: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/org.omnirom.jfcontrol
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[Q] Control Watch brightness from phone?

Hi!!
Is there any app or mod to control the watch brightness from my phone?
Thanks in Advance.

Kratz17 said:
Hi!!
Is there any app or mod to control the watch brightness from my phone?
Thanks in Advance.
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I'm not sure if this is what you have in mind, but this app lets you adjust the watch's brightness using either your phone or the app on the watch.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.preiss.swapps.truedarkwear

mattnmag said:
I'm not sure if this is what you have in mind, but this app lets you adjust the watch's brightness using either your phone or the app on the watch.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.preiss.swapps.truedarkwear
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This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks my friend.

Kratz17 said:
This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks my friend.
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Cool man. The developer has an XDA thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android-wear/development/app-swapp-true-dark-wear-t2977161
He would probably appreciate any feedback. :thumbup:

Always On Display got really dark lately

I have auto-brightness and battery saving disabled, but for some reason Always On Display just gets really dark either immediately after locking the device, or after few seconds. This hasn't been the case for over a month I've owned the phone, so wondering if this is a new version of AOD issue (1.1.22)?
Anyone has a fix or more information on the subject?

Can you uninstall the update and see if it goes back to the way it was. Samsung may be trying to reduce battery use by AOD.

meyerweb said:
Can you uninstall the update and see if it goes back to the way it was. Samsung may be trying to reduce battery use by AOD.
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Is there a way to roll back the Always On Display to an earlier version? How can I do that?

Yes, it's the latest version of AOD that does this. Now that the reviews of the S7/Edge are all done, Samsung can finally update their phones to their intended versions

Cst79 said:
Now that the reviews of the S7/Edge are all done, Samsung can finally update their phones to their intended versions
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Just like Volkswagen...

Icewinds said:
Is there a way to roll back the Always On Display to an earlier version? How can I do that?
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If you go into the Application manager, and find AOD, you should be able to uninstall it, which will revert to the original version.

meyerweb said:
If you go into the Application manager, and find AOD, you should be able to uninstall it, which will revert to the original version.
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I've uninstalled the updates to AoD and it doesn't seem to be going dark anymore. Thanks!

I can't seem to find it on the application manager ... HELP??

Yrlgirl95 said:
I can't seem to find it on the application manager ... HELP??
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Go to Application Manager, click More and select Show System Apps. It will be displayed as AODService.

Cst79 said:
Yes, it's the latest version of AOD that does this. Now that the reviews of the S7/Edge are all done, Samsung can finally update their phones to their intended versions
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OMG, I had the same thought. Bait customers with glowing reviews then **** up the software & battery life with subsequent "updates." Is Samsung getting paid by Apple to gimp their phones? Samsung really sucks at software.
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How do you stop this auto updating? There is no option under auto update Samsung Galaxy apps to disable it. Only under auto update apps is there an option to turn it off.

purpleparrotuk said:
How do you stop this auto updating? There is no option under auto update Samsung Galaxy apps to disable it. Only under auto update apps is there an option to turn it off.
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More>settings in galaxy apps
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guaneet said:
More>settings in galaxy apps
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I have turned that one off but what about the one above that says auto update Samsung Galaxy apps. There is no way to turn off that one. What's the difference between them?

purpleparrotuk said:
I have turned that one off but what about the one above that says auto update Samsung Galaxy apps. There is no way to turn off that one. What's the difference between them?
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I think the first one only applies if the second one is set to on.

purpleparrotuk said:
I have turned that one off but what about the one above that says auto update Samsung Galaxy apps. There is no way to turn off that one. What's the difference between them?
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One updates the Galaxy Apps app itself, the second - all other apps downloaded through the Galaxy Apps. So turning off the second one is enough to disable the auto update for AoD.

@optimummind I'm really happy with the new update. The previous versions where way to light to actually use for me. This was also a complaint of a lot of people. So instead of what you say they actually listen..

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More>settings in galaxy apps
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Sorry for off topic
How to turn on text on buttons like you have?
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levanoza said:
Sorry for off topic
How to turn on text on buttons like you have?
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Came by default for me, on tmobile g935T. I think it's a csc tweak
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custom AOD background?

When watching some YouTube videos of one of my favorite reviewers, I noticed he had a custom pic set as the background of his always on display. How did he achieve this? I can't find any setting or Google search to help!

Was it flossy carter
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cadorette said:
When watching some YouTube videos of one of my favorite reviewers, I noticed he had a custom pic set as the background of his always on display. How did he achieve this? I can't find any setting or Google search to help!
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I figured out the background in layouts/content to show. I want to know how to doa clock and custom background. I think that I is what you are asking. I can do a clock and small picture under it.... But that's about it. Please tag me know if you find out! [emoji106]
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under always on display there are setting to be able to add a custom wallpaper to your always on display.

ShrekOpher said:
under always on display there are setting to be able to add a custom wallpaper to your always on display.
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But I haven't found a way to do a clock and custom wallpaper....
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duracool said:
Was it flossy carter
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Yes it was!!

Rbedell! Okayyy figured it out!! You have to update "always on display" the new version gives a few more options. Pick the very last one (attached a screenshot) and it will let you add whatever image you want.

cadorette said:
Rbedell! Okayyy figured it out!! You have to update "always on display" the new version gives a few more options. Pick the very last one (attached a screenshot) and it will let you add whatever image you want.
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fantastic....thanks !
too bad the image is so dark, it's hard to see !

ParishM said:
fantastic....thanks !
too bad the image is so dark, it's hard to see !
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Yeah I agree.. But.. With it being displayed on the AOD it's probably dialed down a bit so it doesn't cause battery drain..

cadorette said:
Rbedell! Okayyy figured it out!! You have to update "always on display" the new version gives a few more options. Pick the very last one (attached a screenshot) and it will let you add whatever image you want.
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I figured that part out. I have a family photo. I was thinking more Fullscreen picture with the clock. I have a family photo for now. I only use AOD for a night clock anyway while it sits on my wireless charger. No biggie, thanks anyway.
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