Diamond touch sense middle button - Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General

Has anybody figured out how the touch button works? In the camera app, the focusing starts as the finger approaches the button (1mm), can that be applied for example in the dialer instead of pushing the button to start the call just touch?

zmob123 said:
Has anybody figured out how the touch button works? In the camera app, the focusing starts as the finger approaches the button (1mm), can that be applied for example in the dialer instead of pushing the button to start the call just touch?
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I'd assume it'd be possible but how it would be done is another question all together. But if the cooks and chefs can figure out the whole mechanism and reverse engineer it, I'm sure they can use it for whatever apps/functions they'd want.

Any news?
Greets,
Sascha

This will answer all your concerns and make you happy as hell you own a Jewel.
Enjoy fellasss.
LINK

Yep, Schaps's app is going to be one of the best (if not, THE BEST) finger/thumb friendly app for the Diamond/Pro.

Back to topic, please!
It doesn't matter if his ROM uses the touch sense button, or not!
We ALL want to know how get access to the button, because then we developers can make so many cool things for you!

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Tilt sensor tester showing tilt SDK in HTC Touch Diamond

VID
Very Nice. Let the apps start rolling.
-Shake for answering calls.
-Scroll a web page or any other scrolling done by just tilting the gorgeous phone.
More ideas? Ill start posting and adding. So show your imagination boys!
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Motion Sensor Appsssss:
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1. Mr. CharlyV (pioneer i believe) Click Thanks we apreciate.
2. Mr. Sushilange: Click Thanks very much Mr. Sushilange.
3. Mr. Stesa: Great "shake and wake" idea!!!!!
4. Public demand of a Gsensor calibrating tool.
Sergio PC said:
VID
Very Nice. Let the apps start rolling.
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yeah! I have ideas for games but unfortunatly not the possibilities to write the soft
Read this article for more information about the SDK:
http://msmobiles.com/news.php/7477.html
Let's try this in VB.net, as soon as I manage to get it to work I will try to write some games (don't know if I can but I will try )
I hope someone can create some kind of calibrating tool, mine needs to be calibrated really bad.
I'm still working on a new app which uses the sensor, but it'll takes a bit time, until i can release it.
Until i released it, i don't tell you what app it is
sushilange said:
I'm still working on a new app which uses the sensor, but it'll takes a bit time, until i can release it.
Until i released it, i don't tell you what app it is
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I'm really wait for your good try. Keep it on.
ahaa.. godd news. v all r waiting.
This really does allow developers to start making some killer apps for our diamon. Carnt wait to see what pops up over the next few weeks!!
Hi I've a idea is:
1) When shake on vertical (UP => Down => UP) then LOCK the phone
2) When shake on horizontal (LEFT => RIGHT => LEFT) then UNLOCK the phone
I think this is so cool when you use the phone ^_^
So, here is my app: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=406769
@Wolfblood: I can do this, if i have time, because it is not so different than my new app. Instead of changing the profile, i would change the lock status.
sushilange said:
So, here is my app: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=406769
@Wolfblood: I can do this, if i have time, because it is not so different than my new app. Instead of changing the profile, i would change the lock status.
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Maybe there could be a sticky thread with links to the apps which make use of the g-sensor?
I am about to develop a very, very simple spirit-level app for teh diamond just to get used to the sensor api for C# http://blog.enterprisemobile.com/2008/07/using-htc-diamonds-sensor-sdk-from-managed-code/
btw: is there any information on other apis as for instance to the vibration, the camera etc.? i couldn't find anything for the touch diamond
edit: teh simple spirit level test can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2389529&posted=1#post2389529
sushilange said:
So, here is my app: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=406769
@Wolfblood: I can do this, if i have time, because it is not so different than my new app. Instead of changing the profile, i would change the lock status.
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Nice nice, looking forward.
What about an app that answers a phone call with a shake? i belive they had it on the Nokia n95 if im not mistaken.
Good luck dude!!
what about a shake to wake up from standby ?
Did anyone managed to get this to work in VB.NET instead of C#? I know VB.NET but not C#...
Sergio PC said:
-Scroll a web page or any other scrolling done by just tilting the gorgeous phone.
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That feature was on the Athena .. VueFlo I think it was called
Would be pretty sweet indeed.
One question though .. if we had more than one app making use of the tilt sensor, so say Gsen and the Profile switcher (haven't tried the latter yet, sounds great though), would they both work together?
Very nice very nice, the idea by Mr. Stesa, ill like my diamond to wake and .... !
peace.
Can somebody post a "Hello World" package with the included dll for VisualStudio 2005?
Tilt Sensor Calibration
I think a VERY usefull application will be a sensor calibration app, may Diamonds including mine, have sensor declination.
You can test it laying diamond without backcover in a flat table, you can se if Teeter ball´s stay without moving or it´s going to anyway, in my case, it going down and to the left.
I Don´t know if this calibratión can be stored in registry and make it permanent, but this would be great. Calibration app only have to ask user to put diamond in really flat an leveled surface to make the work.
Thanks for this great stuff.
sushilange said:
So, here is my app: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=406769
@Wolfblood: I can do this, if i have time, because it is not so different than my new app. Instead of changing the profile, i would change the lock status.
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Hi Sushilange,
Thanks for you hear my voice ^_^
Today I've think more what can we do on Diamond. Then I think maybe we can add function key + shake to do more. Like:
1) Hold Down the Vol Down Key + shake horizontal = Play Next Music/SMS/Email/Photo
2) Hold Down the Vol Up Key + shake horizontal = Play Previous Music/SMS/Email/Photo
3) Hold Down the Action Key [The Round Button] + shake to Right = Move the TouchFLO3D Tab to Next Right Tap
4) Hold Down the Action Key [The Round Button] + shake to Left = Move the TouchFLO3D Tab to Next Left Tap
5) Hold Down the End Key + shake = Close all application
6) Hold Down the Phone Key + shake = Open the Contacts
7) Hold Down the Back Key [←] + shake = Switch to Next Running application
8) Hold Down the Home Key + shake = Open your favorite application
9) Hold Down the Power Key + shake = Turn the LCD in WHITE and MAX the Backlight, So Diamond become a supper flashlight!
10) When not press any key + Rotation = Auto-Rotation just like GSen
See the Diamond can do a lot of things and iPhone can go back to home
Maybe if can open those setting for user then they can custom the action what they need will be best for all people ^o^
Sushilange, You are very cool and you creating a very cool tools too ^o^
Shake to Wake UP
I'm one of you guys waiting to see any app that will wake the device up from stand by just by shaking it. If anyone has any info please share it. Thank you.

[THINK TANK] Remap Power/Lock to Camera Functions & Remove Low Battery Limitations

[THINK TANK] Remap Power/Lock to Camera Functions & Remove Low Battery Limitations
Hi all, i've had a thread about this in general for a while, but i think I would get more attention to this matter here.
I may not be a dev, but I do believe this is very doable, especially because Ive read this in a thread posted by rhcp0112345 titled Debug Codes which proves that the power button can be remapped to do certain functions just like my old G1 could do:
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This one is my favorite one. This code can be used to change the "End Call / Power" button action in your phone. Be default, if you long press the button, it shows a screen asking you to select any option from Silent mode, Airplane mode and Power off.
You can change this action using this code. You can enable direct power off on this button so you don't need to waste your time in selecting the option.
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I also remember devs adding support for a Reboot Option to the Power Off Menu, so I think if that is possible, then it should be possible to add a Camera option to that list, and when the Camera is open, rather than use the power button to lock the screen and capacitive buttons, we can allow it to take pictures, and if you long press it, it will show the usual Power Off Menu plus the Lock option.
Also I was wondering if it was possible to remove what I call the Low Battery Limiter which denies the user access to the Camera, Avatar, Video Player and Music apps.
Opinions? Ideas?
Thanks for your time everyone! Our community is awesome!
speedysilwady said:
Hi all, i've had a thread about this in general for a while, but i think I would get more attention to this matter here.
I may not be a dev, but I do believe this is very doable, especially because Ive read this in a thread posted by rhcp0112345 titled Debug Codes which proves that the power button can be remapped to do certain functions just like my old G1 could do:
I also remember devs adding support for a Reboot Option to the Power Off Menu, so I think if that is possible, then it should be possible to add a Camera option to that list, and when the Camera is open, rather than use the power button to lock the screen and capacitive buttons, we can allow it to take pictures, and if you long press it, it will show the usual Power Off Menu plus the Lock option.
Also I was wondering if it was possible to remove what I call the Low Battery Limiter which denies the user access to the Camera, Avatar, Video Player and Music apps.
Opinions? Ideas?
Thanks for your time everyone! Our community is awesome!
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If I remember correctly, the key mapping is actually in the kernal, which means that someone who was cooking up a full blown ROM would directly have to go in and map the driver function to the kernal. I don't think this is impossible, but it may not happen for a while. I do agree though, this is a very good idea except for moving Screen Lock to the menu for holding the power button. I think something simple like double press or Power+Volume Up. If I ever find time to muck around in the kernal source, I'll give this a look
speedysilwady said:
Also I was wondering if it was possible to remove what I call the Low Battery Limiter which denies the user access to the Camera, Avatar, Video Player and Music apps.
Opinions? Ideas?
Thanks for your time everyone! Our community is awesome!
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This would be great!
Tydiz said:
If I remember correctly, the key mapping is actually in the kernal, which means that someone who was cooking up a full blown ROM would directly have to go in and map the driver function to the kernal. I don't think this is impossible, but it may not happen for a while. I do agree though, this is a very good idea except for moving Screen Lock to the menu for holding the power button. I think something simple like double press or Power+Volume Up. If I ever find time to muck around in the kernal source, I'll give this a look
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ah so its all in the kernel i see. Yeah your idea the double tap sounds good too! I appreciate your interest in the idea! Do you know how to disable the Low Battery Limiter? would that be in the kernel too?
While they might not be in the right place, I think remapping the volume keys for the camera just makes more sense.
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While they might not be in the right place, I think remapping the volume keys for the camera just makes more sense.
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maybe someone could make an apk along with the kernel to remap it to any button you want. i remember the g1 had a hack that allowed that possibility so im sure the vibrant can do it if someone had the will and know-how
The battery thing is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=748400
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The battery thing is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=748400
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Thats not quite what I think they are talking about. That will simply make the popup that says "battery full, please unplug" go away. The issue is when your battery is low, the phone will deny you going into certain applications, such as the video player or other things.
Any progress on the low battery limiter?
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While they might not be in the right place, I think remapping the volume keys for the camera just makes more sense.
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Then what would you do with the zoom in/out function that's currently mapped to the volume rocker?
I think the current "Lock Screen" function of the power button is useless, and would make way more sense as a physical button for the shutter.
While they might not be in the right place, I think remapping the volume keys for the camera just makes more sense.
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Then what would you do with the zoom in/out function that's currently mapped to the volume rocker?
I think the current "Lock Screen" function of the power button is useless, and would make way more sense as a physical button for the shutter.
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I second this statement.
No offense to anyone, but using the volume buttons is a stupid idea!
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so i tried contacting JAC about this through a Private Message a few days ago, he hasnt responded yet but he's been active on twitter lately, so maybe he doesnt check his PMs, i dont have a twitter so i was wondering if anyone that does could tweet this thread to him and ask if he would be interested in implementing it in his kernel?
remapping the volume keys isn't necessarily in the kernel. just install adw launcher or launcher pro and add the camera app to your dock. it's easier.
xREVOx, I think you misunderstood the OP. I believe he is suggesting the power button be remapped to the camera shutter, which I believe is an excellent idea. I would love to help, if I could. I know c++, but have never messed with the linux kernel or android rom dev so I doubt I would be of much use. Either way, I would lover to see it a part of CM 6.1 when that comes out
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xREVOx said:
remapping the volume keys isn't necessarily in the kernel. just install adw launcher or launcher pro and add the camera app to your dock. it's easier.
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Like MinosDis said I was thinking of having an option to add Launch Camera to the power button menu, and once the camera app is launched the power button could be used as a physical shutter button.
Also I really wanna get rid of that low battery popup that prevents access to the music player video player and camera.
If anyone with a twitter echoes my sentiments perhaps they can retweet this thread to @wesgarner or @justanotherdev because I can't get ahold of them on here and I have no twitter.
I use mixzing, and it will play up until you phone powers off. Not quite a hack, but a viable workaround for now
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adamcooks said:
I use mixzing, and it will play up until you phone powers off. Not quite a hack, but a viable workaround for now
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Thanks for the tip, I use rock player for videos, and I tried some free camera apps but they all aren't as good as the stock one so I'm hoping jac or kingklick will implement this into one of their kernels
Did you guys Manage to Remove Low Battery Limitations? If not I have, mine is now set to warn / warning level at 5%
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Did you guys Manage to Remove Low Battery Limitations? If not I have, mine is now set to warn / warning level at 5%
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Hey eugene thanks for your input and contribution I don't think anyone made any progress on this front. JAC told me it is rom AND kernel related if I wanted the battery limits removed and the camera button remapped so it's not that easy. I'm very glad and thankful that you handled the low battery limitations thank you so much!
Just in case anyone subscribed to this thread.
There's an app in the market called "SGS Tools". You can now use the power button as a shutter button, take pictures when battery is low, and pinch to zoom on the camera (it's a little sluggish). Thanks to Fr4gg0r for developing this.
Article here
http://androidspin.com/2010/12/12/update-your-galaxy-s-camera-to-support-push-to-zoom/
Edit:Do Not Download. There has been reports of it messing up the camcorder and force closes.

[APP IDEA] Legend hardware key remap for Call Attend & End

Is it possible that someone can develop a simple app for legend, which would make the Home key and Back key act as call attend and call end button on legend?
Home key should only act as call attend while the call is incoming.
and back key should only act as end button while a call is incoming and when the call screen is still visible while on call.
Iam not exactly sure if there is already such an app, i've really tried looking and found none so far.
it would be just great if something like this is possible, there can be times when we just dont want to touch the screen, like while eating or with wet/dirty fingers.
The home button cannot be overridden IIRC. But it should be possible to remap the other ones. ask the creator of your phone app. I think designing a dialer/phone app just for button remapping is asking too much.
You can already use the power button to hang up, enable it in the accessibility setting (or is this cyanogenmod specific?).
Actually iam running stock ROM, I must admit i have not a single clue on how/if its possible. I don't deal with development, I was merely suggesting an idea for those who might be able to do it.
I didn't realize it would require a total rewrite of the dialer app, I was kind of under there impression that it could be possible through some lil hack.
The home button I mentioned was also a suggestion.

[APP] Instant Screen Off (for rooted phones only)

I have make small app, which switching off screen.
Instant, without any waits or faking switching off by set brightness to zero.
It's simulate pressing of power button.
Maybe this one will be interest for somebody
root needed
Nice! I'd be more interested if you could do unlock via soft keys as we had in Hero , i.e. home and menu, as I find the power button is too recessed for easy access.
Not sure if softkeys would be too easy to trigger by mistake tho ??
pinn___________ said:
Nice! I'd be more interested if you could do unlock via soft keys as we had in Hero , i.e. home and menu, as I find the power button is too recessed for easy access.
Not sure if softkeys would be too easy to trigger by mistake tho ??
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There is a hack for this but the menu key etc on the hd are not active when the screen is locked so it doesn't work. I did it today but you have to press power then the keys become active and you can use menu etc to unlock. Pointless as you still need to use power button first. The hero's keys were hard buttons as is the desire. It worked great on the desire. Unless anyone knows a way to have them active while locked? My power buttons a nightmare as it's not very clicky and really recessed. My wife's hd power button is much easier to use. Anyone know a way to have the soft keys active all the time?
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Thanks for this app, i was waiting for.
Power button isn't as practical as your app to power down the phone.
Thank you mate.
Very Nice.... I like it.
But can you please Chance the Icon for me?
Im not able to do this myself.
I would like something like that.
Back and white with a bit gray or shaded would be very nice
Hi,
does it possible to work on unrooted phones?
thx
gervasius said:
Hi,
does it possible to work on unrooted phones?
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No, only rooted. Su permission requried :-(
Korny89 said:
But can you please Chance the Icon for me
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I can, but i'm need final icon in resolution 72x72px, can you draw it?
Srry, but can someone explain to me in technical terms how this actually works and what are its benefits. Thank you.
r0cky.Da.3v0.SU.
r0cky0790 said:
Srry, but can someone explain to me in technical terms how this actually works and what are its benefits. Thank you.
r0cky.Da.3v0.SU.
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In technical terms,yes- it would circumvent the process of having to use one's digit to find aforementioned hard power button and then depress said button.
pinn___________ said:
In technical terms,yes- it would circumvent the process of having to use one's digit to find aforementioned hard power button and then depress said button.
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Lol, maybe I didn't want the technical version after all. Dumb it down so I can understand. I'm have it installed but I don't see it doing anything. I have an Evo. How does this work (explain normal).
r0cky.Da.3v0.SU.
Its just a app to lock the phone and turn the screen off. Not sure if it works on evo
Ok thanks buddy, Uninstalling.
r0cky.Da.3v0.SU.
Dunno if this is doable but have you seen the screen lock on the new nexus that was seen at recent web 2.0 summit. Its kinda like the effect you get when u turn off an old crt TV. Could you implement that instead of the current fade effect? Ta
here i send you the perfect icon for me.
I hope you can do this. This would be very great.
Can you make the white corners transparent?
If you cant please make it black...
Im looking forward to you work
Korny89 said:
here i send you the perfect icon for me.
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Done.
Look first post for update.
Hello, thanks a lot. its look very very sexy.
The only problem i have is with the "More Icons Widget"
That shows me the old symbol.
I think thats not you Problem. So i will check that.
thanks!
Thank you exidler for this useful app. I am just wondering if you can make use of the accelerometer sensor to turn off the screen ( for example by putting the phone upside down) . Thanks again.
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"Thank you exidler for this useful app. I am just wondering if you can make use of the accelerometer sensor to turn off the screen ( for example by putting the phone upside down) . Thanks again."
i also agree ! that would be a perfect app and since most people do not check their sms upside down it would also be extremely practical
+1
Benjyk said:
I am just wondering if you can make use of the accelerometer sensor to turn off the screen ( for example by putting the phone upside down)
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I'm busy now, but will look for your feature request in few days. Most of everything is possible

[REQ] Trackball Home Button

I think having the trackball function as the home button would be a feature many would like to have. Any developer out there willing to take on this function?
What would be the point of the actual home button then? This seems pointless
what would be more useful is if the trackball can be programmed for stuff then we can use it to launch apps and do all sorts of things.
PhantomRampage said:
What would be the point of the actual home button then? This seems pointless
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I have 3 things for my home button now, Quickdesk on dubbletap, recent apps on hold in, and singletap for launcher pro. for me it would be awesome to have quicker access to the recent apps, by putting the home to the trackball. and have recent apps on single click. wouldnt hurt to have the option. and it should also be available to bind the trackball click to anything u like.
I agree, or trackball to answer a call, I don't use the trackball that much.
Creating a service to run in the background wouldn't be too hard to do. The only problem is that you wouldn't be able to use your trackball to select links in the browser, for example. Good in theory, wouldn't work great in practise i don't think.
Here are the reasons why this would be a great function, and how it should go down:
The capacitive home button is not as responsive as it should be. I think we all use it A LOT, so making sure it worked perfectly everytime would be awesome. Especially when accessing "recent apps" and long pressing the home button, the capacitive button will occasionally take you home before you see your recent apps.
Double tapping can be incorporated into the home button. With the capacitive button, double tapping it has an almost 50% chance of failure. The trackball home button would fix this.
I don't know about you guys, but I usually dont use the trackball to select things on the screen. Touching it is so much easier. The trackball would be much more usefull for notifications, scrolling, and as a home button.
I agree with a previous poster, the trackball should be given to option to route to anywhere the user would like it to... Though I don't know what else there is to route to...
The ACTUAL home button can also be routed to anything the user would like. Maybe to recent apps, changing of brightness, a favorite app, an alternate launcher... ANYTHING.
This is all hypothetical of course, and as a non-dev, I actually have no clue how hard or easy this would be to create.
But what do you guys think? I know this a feature that would be really useful to me at least, and sound like some other people too.
sorry, there was a double post due to the server upgrades/issues on XDA.
Sorry to revive an ancient thread.
My N1 had a broken trackball, and in the process of replacing it i managed to kill both my home button and my seach button.
I can live without the seach, but not without the home.
Is there any progress on this topic ?
tia
John_duh said:
Sorry to revive an ancient thread.
My N1 had a broken trackball, and in the process of replacing it i managed to kill both my home button and my seach button.
I can live without the seach, but not without the home.
Is there any progress on this topic ?
tia
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Never mind, it was a software problem caused by an incomplete flash. (wiped everything separately, but that wasn't sufficient. Returning to factory settings did the trick)
All I want is trackball to blink beautifully for me!
That's all, baby.
+1
I would also like trackball mods such as
double tap to go to an app and other tap patterns for the trackball

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