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There are some features missing in this moto g as compared to it's predecessor.
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Driving mode in moto Assist
Gyroscope
Notification light
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ben7337 said:
Notification light
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With Moto Display, you aren't going to see the notification light on Motorola phones anymore. It just doesn't make sense.
The led is discrete. The moto display is not.
krsmit0 said:
The led is discrete. The moto display is not.
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The led also flashes every few seconds. The Moto display does not do any such thing and though people say you can wave your hand over the phone to turn it on, that's still more interaction to see if there's anything and I tried that feature on my Moto g and it never worked.
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ben7337 said:
The led also flashes every few seconds. The Moto display does not do any such thing and though people say you can wave your hand over the phone to turn it on, that's still more interaction to see if there's anything and I tried that feature on my Moto g and it never worked.
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It certainly is not the same. But the days of led notifications are coming to an end. And you don't have to wave your hand. You can also just pick up your phone and it automatically shows your notifications in dark mode.
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It certainly is not the same. But the days of led notifications are coming to an end. And you don't have to wave your hand. You can also just pick up your phone and it automatically shows your notifications in dark mode.
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So what if I'm typing and working and want to know if I have a message. How do I check visually without picking up the phone? With the notification light it blinks constantly. The active display can't do that and as a result is a drop in functionality for me. It's nice that the phone turns the active display on when I pick up the phone, but that doesn't replace a notification light, if anything it would work best in unison with a notification light.
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I'll miss the light. Had active display on motox and hated it. It was the best part of my motog.
bozzykid said:
With Moto Display, you aren't going to see the notification light on Motorola phones anymore. It just doesn't make sense.
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So what if I'm typing and working and want to know if I have a message. How do I check visually without picking up the phone? With the notification light it blinks constantly. The active display can't do that and as a result is a drop in functionality for me. It's nice that the phone turns the active display on when I pick up the phone, but that doesn't replace a notification light, if anything it would work best in unison with a notification light.
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ben7337 said:
So what if I'm typing and working and want to know if I have a message. How do I check visually without picking up the phone? With the notification light it blinks constantly. The active display can't do that and as a result is a drop in functionality for me. It's nice that the phone turns the active display on when I pick up the phone, but that doesn't replace a notification light, if anything it would work best in unison with a notification light.
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Very true. But most people didn't use led notifications because it didn't tell you much (unless you download an app to configure them with different colors). This is what Moto Display and the ambient display were created for. People used to led notifications don't like it but I venture to say more people are making use of the new method.
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Very true. But most people didn't use led notifications because it didn't tell you much (unless you download an app to configure them with different colors). This is what Moto Display and the ambient display were created for. People used to led notifications don't like it but I venture to say more people are making use of the new method.
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Isn't the new method only on Moto phones though? What percent of the market does Moto even have? As for notification colors, every app I know has its own colors for notifications so it's always easy to tell what I have a notification for, unless I have multiple notifications.
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Isn't the new method only on Moto phones though? What percent of the market does Moto even have? As for notification colors, every app I know has its own colors for notifications so it's always easy to tell what I have a notification for, unless I have multiple notifications.
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No. Lollipop has ambient display which is very similar. That is why turning on ambient display disables Moto Display.
Piyoosh_Singh said:
There are some features missing in this moto g as compared to it's predecessor.
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Driving mode in moto Assist
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Make sure Motorola Contextual Services is installed from Play. That's what I had to do with my 2nd Gen to get driving mode.
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I am not a big fan of the notification screen i dont think Moto G has a AMOLED display hence if it is not the case the notification will drain the battery faster how i am not an expert on how the notification works so i may be wrong
LED was cool but no many used it anyways it was not a feature but an accessory without which you can live with
How did this turn into a philosophical debate over the merits of a notification led?
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No gyroscope - so no driving mode or photosphere or google cardboard or spotlight stories. No LED notifications. No stereo speakers.
There is a hidden LED;
http://www.techdroider.com/2015/08/moto-g-3rd-generation-also-have-hidden-led.html
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No gyroscope - so no driving mode or photosphere or google cardboard or spotlight stories. No LED notifications. No stereo speakers.
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Driving mode is no gyroscope dependent. It was there on the first gen Moto G (which too, leaks a gyroscope.)
Whoa...I was considering moving from Samsung to Moto...but if no LED, it's a no go for me. I use Lightflow, and the different colors, and flash/no flash, is too handy to lose. Don't have to pick up the phone; don't have to be close to it even, to know what type of message may be waiting.
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Whoa...I was considering moving from Samsung to Moto...but if no LED, it's a no go for me. I use Lightflow, and the different colors, and flash/no flash, is too handy to lose. Don't have to pick up the phone; don't have to be close to it even, to know what type of message may be waiting.
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Enjoy it while you can. Ambient notifications are going to kill the need for led notifications. While it is not was powerful as led notifications, I would imagine we will see a huge drop in LEDs in Android phones in the next year or so.
Hello!!
I was wondering if my moto g4 play has an hidden led notification, like moto g4 and moto g4 plus. I'm aware that it will need root access to enable it. It's a very usefull feature to me, I'm really looking forward to enable it. Thanks!!
It might. Down at the bottom, below the screen, is what looks like a light sensor for proximity... But when I cover it with my finger nothing happens. There's another at the top under the speaker too. One of these could be a hidden LED.
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agentfusion said:
It might. Down at the bottom, below the screen, is what looks like a light sensor for proximity... But when I cover it with my finger nothing happens. There's another at the top under the speaker too. One of these could be a hidden LED.
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How did you identify the sensor? I look at my phone and can see only the mic hole at the bottom, rest is all black.
EDIT - ok I can see it in sunlight
agentfusion said:
It might. Down at the bottom, below the screen, is what looks like a light sensor for proximity... But when I cover it with my finger nothing happens. There's another at the top under the speaker too. One of these could be a hidden LED.
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Yeah, I identify that spots too! But I'm looking forward to someone who is rooted and can test led apps, to find out If our model has that led too... And working for notifications, not only batery charge I'm not rooted yet, but I'll, as soon as I confirm that the led works! Maybe you are rooted?
It is a blue led, you can activate it with a moto x program in app store.
Toro Loco said:
It is a blue led, you can activate it with a moto x program in app store.
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Ohh cool!! Did you activate the led in your cellphone? Does it work for notifications too (besides battery charge)?
Danylyca said:
Ohh cool!! Did you activate the led in your cellphone? Does it work for notifications too (besides battery charge)?
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Yes, in the program only for charging or charged battery, i think its is possible, but someone needs to write a program for it, maybe theres others in play store, i just not tested yet, i think its to bright, maybe drains the battery, to enable it you need to root.
Toro Loco said:
Yes, in the program only for charging or charged battery, i think its is possible, but someone needs to write a program for it, maybe theres others in play store, i just not tested yet, i think its to bright, maybe drains the battery, to enable it you need to root.
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What app did you use to activate yours? I Hope someone make it works for notifications soon!!
I found want you want :
Led Notification
Maybe it works in G4 Play
I installed the app in the store for Moto X / E models "Moto X LED" and it gives me a white LED on the bottom left corner. Only for charging and not for notification though
hooverbw said:
I installed the app in the store for Moto X / E models "Moto X LED" and it gives me a white LED on the bottom left corner. Only for charging and not for notification though
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Yeah, I tried that too! But Led usage only to indicate that the battery is charging, is not interesting for me
Toro Loco said:
I found want you want :
Led Notification
Maybe it works in G4 Play
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Thank you!!!! Have you tried it already? I'm not rooted, cause I'm waiting for a confirmation that the led can be used to notifications too
On my G4 Play (rooted, xposed) nothing else worked but the original moto x led from Motorola in the Playstore. And that app only can activate the loading notification ... all the other apps I tried from playstore did not work at all
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Sukram2014 said:
On my G4 Play (rooted, xposed) nothing else worked but the original moto x led from Motorola in the Playstore. And that app only can activate the loading notification ... all the other apps I tried from playstore did not work at all
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If you use squid kernel I think it works. Didn't check on notifications but it does light up on charging the battery. It's at the bottom of the phone.
DanHutchins said:
If you use squid kernel I think it works. Didn't check on notifications but it does light up on charging the battery. It's at the bottom of the phone.
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I have same question with Sukram2014. I see the led lit while charging. But we want to use it for notifications, not just for charging.
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thanhvx said:
I have same question with Sukram2014. I see the led lit while charging. But we want to use it for notifications, not just for charging.
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Talk to squid about it I am not the dev.
Try light flow app in play store. Haven't tried it on this phone yet but it works ony Moto Z Play. You really have to play with the settings though.
Milly7 said:
Try light flow app in play store. Haven't tried it on this phone yet but it works ony Moto Z Play. You really have to play with the settings though.
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Light flow doesn't work, only app that seems to work is https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=br.com.itsmeton.motoledenabler&hl=en_GB
Needs root
That one (Moto Led Enabler) doesn't seem to work for me, though. It turns on the LED when you change the brightness setting (so it's not completely broken), but doesn't do anything in response to actual notifications.
I feel like this should be entirely possible, any custom ROM's on the horizon working on this? This is my biggest gripe with the phone.
Do you think that it would be possible to make a virtual notification light on the screen?
Like, lighting up a few pixels right beside de notch that blinks like a real notification light.
I've had this idea for a few days, but I don't know how to make it possible.
Thanks
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Do you think that it would be possible to make a virtual notification light on the screen?
Like, lighting up a few pixels right beside de notch that blinks like a real notification light.
I've had this idea for a few days, but I don't know how to make it possible.
Thanks
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Search a bit there is a whole thread about this... And apps that already replace notification light
Striatum_bdr said:
Search a bit there is a whole thread about this... And apps that already replace notification light
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From what I've read, yes we have pixel pulse, but it's not exactly what I mean
jan_droid said:
From what I've read, yes we have pixel pulse, but it's not exactly what I mean
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That's all we have at the moment, if we will ever have an alternative. Pixel pulse has alot of potential.
Addiso said:
That's all we have at the moment, if we will ever have an alternative. Pixel pulse has alot of potential.
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Yes I see it now, I donated and unlocked all the features, it's great
Hi guys,
I found this NoLED app, and it's a great alternative to replace the lack of notification light in the OP6T.
But this app is not available in the play store anymore. Does anybody have an idea what happened? I know I can always find the APK, but I wanted to know if it was a privacy issue.
I know there are other alternatives, such as Plus Beat, but I think the light dot would be the best alternative for a lot of people.
Thank you!
aspiraMusk said:
Hi guys,
I found this NoLED app, and it's a great alternative to replace the lack of notification light in the OP6T.
But this app is not available in the play store anymore. Does anybody have an idea what happened? I know I can always find the APK, but I wanted to know if it was a privacy issue.
I know there are other alternatives, such as Plus Beat, but I think the light dot would be the best alternative for a lot of people.
Thank you!
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It's old and not really compatible with the latest Android. Led Blinker Pro is a much better alternative
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It's old and not really compatible with the latest Android. Led Blinker Pro is a much better alternative
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If you use a custom rom try Pixel Pulse instead. At the moment my best alternative to an LED.
Stogie87 said:
If you use a custom rom try Pixel Pulse instead. At the moment my best alternative to an LED.
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I have tried (and paid) Pixel Pulse and Plus Beat. But I don't like them. Just as the topic starter, I like a real LED alternative better and for now LED Blinker Pro is the best
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It's old and not really compatible with the latest Android. Led Blinker Pro is a much better alternative
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I will check this Led Blinker Pro. Thanks, man!
Plus Beat happened. Check it out in the App section. It's amazing.
rmaathuis said:
I have tried (and paid) Pixel Pulse and Plus Beat. But I don't like them. Just as the topic starter, I like a real LED alternative better and for now LED Blinker Pro is the best
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Works this app in combination with ambient display?
Stogie87 said:
Works this app in combination with ambient display?
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Nope, but that's the only downside. But NoLED did also not use ambient display. And I also don't think this app is a battery killer since I still have 11 to 12 hour Sot while using the app.
I loved and used NoLED for years until not long ago...got a copy of the apk. Attached it.
For fun I just installed in on Beta 4, seems like it messes up the screen/conflict with the ambient display..maybe mess with it. Wonky unlocking it.
Would really like to get AOD back!!!
I think Light Flow is much better compare to others.
I just downloaded NoLED to my Galaxy J7, since it doesn't have a notification LED. I like the app, but when I pick up the phone & see the icon? It's a little tricky to get the phone to wake up. I also just noticed that once an icon appears? I have to turn my phone off, then on again, if I want to make a call. Odd, huh? The app (NoLED) can still be found & downloaded at: apkpure. com
Tried the last 2 versions on my LG V40, running Android 9. For some reason version 6.0.20 didn't perform well but the previous version 6.0.19 works well.
The only issue I have is the double tap to open doesn't work all the time and I need to tap the home button.
Has anyone got this working on the OP8Pro? I note that there is some reported problems after the most recent Android update but I have seen mixed reports about whether it actually works at all?
If not is there any WORKING alternatives?
working fine on mine??
nathlynn22 said:
working fine on mine??
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Really? Am I missing something? Does it continually pulse, does it conflict with other settings etc?
I have seen people post issues when it was introduced on the OP7
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Has anyone got this working on the OP8Pro? I note that there is some reported problems after the most recent Android update but I have seen mixed reports about whether it actually works at all?
If not is there any WORKING alternatives?
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Works fine for me
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Really? Am I missing something? Does it continually pulse, does it conflict with other settings etc?
I have seen people post issues when it was introduced on the OP7
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When you get a text the sides of the phone light up...? Not sure what isn't working your end
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When you get a text the sides of the phone light up...? Not sure what isn't working your end
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Just that. No lighting up.
Does it only do it once too? If so that's a bit daft as you have to be looking at that exact moment
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Just that. No lighting up.
Does it only do it once too? If so that's a bit daft as you have to be looking at that exact moment
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And like that it's now working.
But it only pulses once which seems a bit daft. Anyway to change that?
Also, it doesn't seem to work with anything other than actual texts. No email, no WhatsApp etc
This is how horizon light works...
Just pulses once when a notification comes...
Only one time...
Doesn't work as a LED notification...
Otherwise it will **** the battery
cultofluna said:
This is how horizon light works...
Just pulses once when a notification comes...
Only one time...
Doesn't work as a LED notification...
Otherwise it will **** the battery
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Really? A pulse every now and then would **** the battery? I think not!
So you've got to check your phone on a whim now to see if you have a notifications. Brilliant design.
Greedyfly said:
Really? A pulse every now and then would **** the battery? I think not!
So you've got to check your phone on a whim now to see if you have a notifications. Brilliant design.
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Unfortunately...
This is how it works...
cultofluna said:
Unfortunately...
This is how it works...
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Apparently so. Terrible design idea.
Greedyfly said:
Apparently so. Terrible design idea.
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I mean horizon light it's not supposed to replace LED notification...
Actually is useless...
Just a gimmick...
It's there a Magisk mod to make it persist say every 30 seconds? Or even choose which apps it works with? Having it pulsing overnight because a bit of spam got emailed to me would suck.
dladz said:
It's there a Magisk mod to make it persist say every 30 seconds? Or even choose which apps it works with? Having it pulsing overnight because a bit of spam got emailed to me would suck.
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You can try to customize it by using this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vaf.vishal.plusbeat
cultofluna said:
You can try to customize it by using this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vaf.vishal.plusbeat
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Cheers, prefer not to use an app, but will see if it's something that can persist after the charges are made.
dladz said:
Cheers, prefer not to use an app, but will see if it's something that can persist after the charges are made.
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Unfortunately there is not a module to customize it..yet..