Froyo and color trackball + trackball wake - Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

hi, I just update to FRF50. Just wondering if there are any apps out for the colored trackball and trackball to wake the phone? I had those when I had cyanogen.

Untill the source is released there won't be a 100% working option. There are mods from Paul in the dev section for the trackball notification. There are also lock screen mods for the trackball wake.

Look for "No Lock" on the market. It turns off all lockscreens so pressing the tracball will turn on/wake the phone, again disables the lock screen. It can be ran as an app or a widget.
As for trackball colors, the only one I found that works with original 2.2 non custom rom is SMS Popup, lets you change the colors of SMS notifications.

Trackball colours works with all new FroYo Custom Roms here on XDA

XfrostX said:
hi, I just update to FRF50. Just wondering if there are any apps out for the colored trackball and trackball to wake the phone? I had those when I had cyanogen.
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"blink" and "Gmail unread count" allow custom colors on non-rooted Froyo.
Successive notifications don't work x-app but it will allow you to experience some trackball notifications until the source is out for Froyo to get a "proper" implementation.

Highland3r said:
"blink" and "Gmail unread count" allow custom colors on non-rooted Froyo.
Successive notifications don't work x-app but it will allow you to experience some trackball notifications until the source is out for Froyo to get a "proper" implementation.
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Whilst this works well for me, I do find that Blink can lose settings randomly. You ever seen this?

If you are on a properly deodexed froyo Rom, ie modaco r17, you may use trackball alert for colored notifications. You can get itfor free from the market. As for trackball wake, nothing yet.
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The Jones said:
Whilst this works well for me, I do find that Blink can lose settings randomly. You ever seen this?
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Can't say I've noticed. Will keep an eye out

The Jones said:
I do find that Blink can lose settings randomly. You ever seen this?
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Never had it do that, instead it would often flash the SMS colour for no reason, with no way to stop it though.
That was annoying.

h3ckman said:
If you are on a properly deodexed froyo Rom, ie modaco r17, you may use trackball alert for colored notifications. You can get itfor free from the market. As for trackball wake, nothing yet.
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No Lock from the market works for trackball wake on this rom

running frf72..... using a free app called lockbot that allows to you wake via the volume buttons and the trackball. you can also customize your lockscreen if you choose. this will work for me until something integrated comes along. Don't forget to make sure its installed on your phone rather than the SD so that it will launch on boot. Also remember to ignore it in any task killer you might use.

I've been using no lock for awhile, works great with no ill effects t to the battery life. Running desire r21.

yup i'm using no lock on froyo FRF50 and it works perfect. lets you use trackball to wake the phone, and battery life is identical as well.

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App to customize the Trackball LED

Hey there ppl
Iam searching for some software which can customize the Trackballs LED when i recieve sms or have a missed call to flash faster.
The LED is very usefull when you do not have any sound or vibration on the phone and its laying ont the table. But the idea of it dissappears when it only flashes once every 10 seconds as you will have to look at it in a long time to see if you have recieved anything.
So it could be really nice if some sort of software existed
~D
I came across NotifyLight(Pulselight) app, but it just works when screen is on The app dev doesn't seem to support it anymore...
Could anybody put his hands on and modify that app to get it flash when the screen is off?
it always flashed when my scrren was of off on my magic/? ill try it now
surfwaimea said:
I came across NotifyLight(Pulselight) app, but it just works when screen is on The app dev doesn't seem to support it anymore...
Could anybody put his hands on and modify that app to get it flash when the screen is off?
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To be more specific, for example when a sms comes while screen is off the trackball dosn't start to glow
surfwaimea said:
To be more specific, for example when a sms comes while screen is off the trackball dosn't start to glow
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You could install theVillain Rom 3.3.... When receiving sms, email, voicemail, notification, the trackball will led.. you can also switch off part of these settings.
Notifylight works fine (IF YOU HAVE ROOT!)

WidgetLocker + NoLED

Is anyone using both these apps together and having no issues?
WidgetLocker seems to prevent NoLED working properly - the NoLED notification sometimes flashes on screen briefly, but widetlocker lockscreen is then displayed.
Can't find any settings in either app which would prevent the two interacting together - bit of a pain!
Any thoughts/advice is appreciated
Cheers
http://www.devasque.com/noled/FAQ.php
It looks like since version 2.3, you'll have to use the default lock screen.
knytphal said:
http://www.devasque.com/noled/FAQ.php
It looks like since version 2.3, you'll have to use the default lock screen.
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Thanks for the link the workaround noted in point 5 seems to get around the issue...
The default lockscreen is displayed once the NoLED notification is acknowledged but at least the notification itself is displayed!
Better than nothing....!

Miui with torch?

Hello!
I realy like the miui roms but there are some things that i could not get to work with it when i tried it last month.
What i miss is the support for ultrabright flashlight for example with n1 torch
i also want trackball alerts like in enoms rom.
is these things possible to get yet ?
Thanks in advance!
Of course, you have and torch and trackball alerts!
...from the market.
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Not necessarily, you have the torch in notification menu and trackball alerts in settings - system - Led notifications. Both works perfectly.
Thannk you for the quick response, yes i know about the torch but does it support ultra bright mode ?

Hidden Menu | Device Test | Full Access | Root Not Required

Well this one isn't so difficult but I though I'd share for those that have not worked it out yet.
The LG Device Test "HiddenMenu" is apparently on all shipping phones and it's simply disabled via removing the menu entry.
To activate you need to create a shortcut to this hidden menu. You can do this with most replacement launchers and apps like BetterCut.
Example using LauncherPro (others will use a similar method):
Long press on home screen
Select Shortcuts
Select Activities
Scroll down to and expand com.lge.hiddenmenu
Select HiddenMenu (first entry)
Enter Shortcut name
Click on shortcut to launch
Hit 'Thanks' below
Also now Logcat app:
As above
Scroll down to and expand LG Debug
Select LG Debug (first entry)
Enter Shortcut name
Click on shortcut to launch
Hit 'Thanks' below
Enjoy the vast amount of options and tests in there, and be careful as some are destructive.
Perhaps Useful:
Dim Capacitive Buttons: Device Test | Touch LED Brightness
Turn on Camera LED: Device Test | Camera Test | Torch Flashlight Preview
Wtf I just dimmed my touch buttons nice.
The brightess of the buttons was to bright for using the phone as a ebook reader at night the setting stays avyive even after exiting the test.
Btw is the thanks button only displayed on the site and not in tge xda app?
Thanx!
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I don't see com.lge.hiddenmenu in my list I'm using AWD
Pretty nice, dont know what im going to use it for but usefull nontheless
DenZj said:
Wtf I just dimmed my touch buttons nice.
The brightess of the buttons was to bright for using the phone as a ebook reader at night the setting stays avyive even after exiting the test.
Btw is the thanks button only displayed on the site and not in tge xda app?
Thanx!
Sent from my LG-P990 using XDA App
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Yeah got it to work.
What option did you dimme the buttons??
DenZj said:
Wtf I just dimmed my touch buttons nice.
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Yeah, that's mean...
xmoo said:
Yeah got it to work.
What option did you dimme the buttons??
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Device Test | Touch LED Brightness - all the way at the bottom.
Does not withstand a reboot.
djmcnz said:
Device Test | Touch LED Brightness - all the way at the bottom.
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Thx buttons pressed!!
The phone is getting better and better.
Only thing for me left to do is Root, No adds and delete couple of apps.
And try to fix the Lock screen lag when you power on screen.
xmoo said:
And try to fix the Lock screen lag when you power on screen.
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If you find a fix plz share!!
That is the only thing right now that is frustrating me about the phone.
xmoo said:
And try to fix the Lock screen lag when you power on screen.
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domazdk said:
If you find a fix plz share!!
That is the only thing right now that is frustrating me about the phone.
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What specifically is that? I use WidgetLocker and don't experience lag... does it taker a while with the stock one to become responsive? I can't recall that.
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Example using LauncherPro (others will use a similar method):
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For a noob like me, which free apps can I use for launch this service?
I'm also frustrated about the lack of dim option as standard in the phone.
djmcnz said:
What specifically is that? I use WidgetLocker and don't experience lag... does it taker a while with the stock one to become responsive? I can't recall that.
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Sometimes it goes to homescreen and then the lockscreen, when it's been idle for some time.
It also happens with widget locker for me.
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domazdk said:
Sometimes it goes to homescreen and then the lockscreen, when it's been idle for some time.
It also happens with widget locker for me.
Sent from my LG Optimus 2X
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I experience the same issue, but even more annoying, it keeps displaying unread messages on the lockscreen until i reboot.
I'm using Handcent, guess the lockscreen gets the unread count from the original messaging app. If anyone know of a fix, please do share.
Hi alls. For those experiencing some nagging issues like lag or bugginess, are your phones rooted to Gingerbread or...? Thanks!
No, rooted stock froyo 2.2.2 in my case.
Gingerbread isn't out yet :-(
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londahl said:
No, rooted stock froyo 2.2.2 in my case.
Gingerbread isn't out yet :-(
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Gulp, I'm new at this... I wonder if after its rooted will these issues be solved? IDK, maybe it's the LG UI?
fen_nyc said:
Gulp, I'm new at this... I wonder if after its rooted will these issues be solved? IDK, maybe it's the LG UI?
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Yeah could be. Did anyone try to delete all the LG apk's and see if the stock lockscreen is the same??
IsonNick said:
For a noob like me, which free apps can I use for launch this service?
I'm also frustrated about the lack of dim option as standard in the phone.
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Probably the free version of Launcher Pro does it I think.
domazdk said:
Sometimes it goes to homescreen and then the lockscreen, when it's been idle for some time.
It also happens with widget locker for me.
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londahl said:
I experience the same issue, but even more annoying, it keeps displaying unread messages on the lockscreen until i reboot.
I'm using Handcent, guess the lockscreen gets the unread count from the original messaging app. If anyone know of a fix, please do share.
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I don't think I get the former, but certainly dodgy behaviour immediately after boot.
I have started getting the message count now when the stock screen flashes up. It seems to count all messages, read or otherwise.
Perhaps somebody can start a confirmed & common bugs thread in General for a good collection of them.
Some more:
I can't use a long complex password to connect to a WiFi-G AP, but a simple password works just fine.
Music controls return to notification shade sometimes after a reboot, box in Music app is still unchecked.
djmcnz said:
I don't think I get the former, but certainly dodgy behaviour immediately after boot.
I have started getting the message count now when the stock screen flashes up. It seems to count all messages, read or otherwise.
Perhaps somebody can start a confirmed & common bugs thread in General for a good collection of them.
Some more:
Music controls return to notification shade sometimes after a reboot, box in Music app is still unchecked.
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No problems with the above and lock screen, I'm using Launcher pro and Pattern lock.
These are bugs i'm experiencing:
[Not realy a bug but a LG feature]Multiple exchange accounts disabled in LGemail app. Resolved by using the Android mail client and freezing LGemail (thanks for that ).
Camera brightness not listening to "auto" brightness, but uses the manual settings. Maybe it`s just me, but can somebody check the brightness of the camera app after setting the brightness to minimal and then check "Auto".

[Q] Slim ICS Keyboard and Notification Light

I flashed Slim ICS 4.0.4 yesterday, with the Captivate essentials and Slim Gapps. The ROM looks great and is considerably faster than my previous ones (Phoenix Unleashed and CM7 2.3.5).
Although I have a couple of issues with the ICS keyboard and notification lights.
-In the GB keyboard, I used to be able to double-tap the spacebar and get a period. Can't see that option in ICS. Am I missing something in the settings?
- Also, in GB, the spelling suggestions used to work even when I've typed a word wrongly and placed a space between that and a new word. I could go back to the wrongly typed word and correct it. In the ICS keyboard, once I move on from a wrongly typed word, I can't come back to it and correct it.
If the answer is that move back to GB keyboard for a while, can someone suggest a good GB keyboard app?
For the notifications: I have the AT&T captivate, and whenever a text/email etc arrives, the four bottom lights don't light up. Again, I'm guessing I'm missing something in the options.
Thanks, and keep up the great work
Not sure about the keyboard, I use Swype and turn off auto correct.... But i can still tap on a wrong word anywhere and the word suggestion pops up to pick from...
But for the backlight notification, look for an app called galaxy s settings , should be in your drawer. Change backlight timeout to never.
Phoned in.....
I tried the Galaxy S setting and put the BLN to "always on". Still doesn't work. I've got the NS Tools option for missed calls BLN on, and that's the only time I get the light.
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Get the BLN control app. It works for me.
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Oops... I misunderstood.... Go to settings/display and check pulse light notification on....
Phoned in.....
fractaline said:
Oops... I misunderstood.... Go to settings/display and check pulse light notification on....
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Yeah okay, that helped. How the hell did I miss that... Thanks a lot.

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