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[Q] Button lights always ON?

Can all the keys on the lights to get some regulation to stay constantly on top on (always on) because they are hard to find in the dark?
So how do I get on the keypad lights always on?k

Yeah, I hate this too. The buttons dim out WAY too early during normal web browsing & I'm always searching for them if I'm using the Tab in a dimly lit room.
Im sure this would be easy to hack. I've seen other Android phones be able to apply patches that can regulate the time the soft keys stay lit.

this annoys me too specially when reading ebooks.. everytime i turn the page, the capacitive buttons lit up and its bright!

Did you guys check under display for a how long to keep buttons lit option. On the samsung epic there is an option under display for the menu, back, buttons timeout options maybe that will help. Sorry if I'm wrong
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bryanfritz1 said:
Did you guys check under display for a how long to keep buttons lit option. On the samsung epic there is an option under display for the menu, back, buttons timeout options maybe that will help. Sorry if I'm wrong
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nothing there...

bryanfritz1 said:
Did you guys check under display for a how long to keep buttons lit option. On the samsung epic there is an option under display for the menu, back, buttons timeout options maybe that will help. Sorry if I'm wrong
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Yeah, there's only an option for screen timeout & that's it.

Did anyone find a solution to this ?
I have just got a Tab and there are a few niggles to sort out to decide if i am going to keep it or not.
Thanks for any replies.

Anyone ?

And I can thought I was the only one getting annoyed by that
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I just drag my finger over the screen and they light up, easy solution

Hi,
Has anyone found a method of disabling those bl***y button lights. I purchased this device mainly for ebook reading at night but the lights popping up like search lights every time I turn a page is very annoying.

ok, you can touch the display to get buttons backlight back on, but that is still pretty annoying. Isn't there any way of controling buttons backlight individually?

One solution would be to recompile the lights library
Code with fix available here:
https://github.com/cmsgs/android_de...mmit/87f51dbe93d153990b14a0e000c0db36f84a0adc

Seems like only the Korean rom have this function of setting the duration of 4 button lights option.
Link- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=938300
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No solution to this yet?
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same here
Would be nice if some kind of application ortweak wouldmake it possible to keep button light on idd. In the shade or dark its hard to see.

Yeah, I too wanna keep the LEDs (Home, Back, Send and End) on the HTC Fuze constantly on, or at least stay on longer than the few seconds as it does by default. Can't seem to find a solution, only similar requests...
~Des

this is an old issue which is default for gingerbread for samsung galaxy tab.
several solutions I know of
1.replacing the file which controls the lights-here(needs root). this is the one I am using but it is timed and everytime you touch the screen it goes on,I can live with that.
2. using overcome kratos
3. using buttonbacklight widget(from market)-with this one you will be able to set lights off or on.....also needs root.

Bit late but u could use some scripts to turn on/off backlights, root is needed.
Code for off script
chmod 644 /sys/devices/virtual/leds/button-backlight/brightness
echo 0 > /sys/devices/virtual/leds/button-backlight/brightness
chmod 444 /sys/devices/virtual/leds/button-backlight/brightness
Code for on script
chmod 644 /sys/devices/virtual/leds/button-backlight/brightness
echo 1 > /sys/devices/virtual/leds/button-backlight/brightness
chmod 444 /sys/devices/virtual/leds/button-backlight/brightness
Code for restore to stock script
chmod 644 /sys/devices/virtual/leds/button-backlight/brightness
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&& Use TASKER to do a LED LIGHTS OUT &&
Biopsin: Thanks for the tip.
However, it is overwritten each wakup, so using TASKER I made it that each display on it executes as root "echo 0 > /sys/devices/virtual/leds/button-backlight/brightness" and it WORKS PERFECTLY! I never really needed the lights on the buttons, I know where they are ... super cool!

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!
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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.

djmcnz said:
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.
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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".

Disable capacitive soft key buttons light?

I'm running AOKP Build 39 and trying to go full ICS with the NAV bar. I've figured out how to completely disable the capacitive soft keys from working, however they still light up when touched. What do I need to do to disable the soft key light? I figured there'd be an option in ROM control or Display but I could not find anything. Any help would be appreciated.
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You might try an app called Keep The Lights On. Don't let the name fool you. It also let's you keep the lights off.

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You might try an app called Keep The Lights On. Don't let the name fool you. It also let's you keep the lights off.
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I downloaded that, but it doesn't seem to do anything. It's just a widget? There's no settings to keep them off or anything, maybe I have the wrong app.. Can you post a link?

It is a simple widget. Works like a light switch.
Also, in ROM control, do you see an option for LED settings under functionality?
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Well, it seems ktlo doesn't work on aokp. Sorry.

I appreciate your trying to help. I couldn't get ktlo to work and yeah, no option in AOKP that I'm aware of. Been doing a lot of research and apparently its really hard to do on the Captivate...
Although the setting in "Settings>Device options>Touchkeys>Backlight Timeout" definitely edits the duration they stay lit.. if only I could figure out where that actual number is located, I could edit it to be zero seconds which would keep them off? Any idea where that info is pulled from?

No idea myself. But,i was thinking about the same thing.

I tried pulling the aires apk from version 38 bit i don't know what to edit
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In Sixstring's AOKP for Captivate thread he acknowledged that this is something that they planned on implementing but got distracted. He also said to look forward to it being in future builds at some point. I consider that a WIN heh.
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Torch functionality from GS4 Active?

Anyone know if a mod exists yet to give the same functionality thst the gs4 active has? Screen off long hold volume up enables flashlight. Thanks
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Look at nottachs xposed mod. It has it as an option. Working on my SGH-I337M
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pfriederichs said:
Anyone know if a mod exists yet to give the same functionality thst the gs4 active has? Screen off long hold volume up enables flashlight. Thanks
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Yea ours does it too there are a couple different guides out there just look for them you will find them
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I don't know about the Active, but on the regular S4 the LED light from the "hold volume up button" is noticeably dimmer than when you activate it with apps. I'm using the Notification Toggle app from the Play Store to put the LED toggle in the notification panel. It's nearly as convenient as using the volume button and it's brighter without any risk of accidental activation in your pocket.

Psykologikal said:
Look at nottachs xposed mod. It has it as an option. Working on my SGH-I337M
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Yea it does have that option, just not the volume up with the screen off. You have to hold the brightness slider icon in the notification panel to activate it.

Not to be a bother, but I notice it works on some peoples phones and not others. Is there a special thing that needs to be done to get the vol-up for torch working? I know how to get to the secret settings, and they're set for me. It doesn't light up for me . Any advice?
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I'm running stock rooted with Xposed and Nottach Xposed

Use power toggles from playstore. The best
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Little Bigboy said:
Yea it does have that option, just not the volume up with the screen off. You have to hold the brightness slider icon in the notification panel to activate it.
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NottachXposed has both of those options. The volume up function is in the Lockscreen settings. You actually don't need Nottach to access it. It's just a convenient shortcut.
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Not to be a bother, but I notice it works on some peoples phones and not others. Is there a special thing that needs to be done to get the vol-up for torch working? I know how to get to the secret settings, and they're set for me. It doesn't light up for me . Any advice?
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I'm running stock rooted with Xposed and Nottach Xposed
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I think you need a deodexed ROM. Didn't work for me until I flashed the Mint Jelly ROM (which I recommend :good.

GTRagnarok said:
NottachXposed has both of those options. The volume up function is in the Lockscreen settings. You actually don't need Nottach to access it. It's just a convenient shortcut.
I think you need a deodexed ROM. Didn't work for me until I flashed the Mint Jelly ROM (which I recommend :good.
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Alright, i'll give that a try. Not opposed to flashing roms, especially if they remove all this Samsung + ATT bloatware Thanks for your help.

Just an update.
I'm not sure if it was having a deodex rom, or just simply being on Android 4.2.2 (Might be the case). But my light is working now with screen off!
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One more thing. Enabling this setting will create a wakelock that'll keep your phone at the lowest mhz you set it to instead of letting it go into deep sleep. It's a nice setting, but at the battery cost... it's something that isn't good enough for me yet. I have a profile setup in tasker for TelsaLED on with a shake on the locked homescreen to try my best and mimic this functionality (I was looking for something that starts up at boot, and flips the LED on from lockscreen). I know there's another flashlight that does this as well, but I ran into the problem of it not booting on startup, where as I use Tasker for other functionality so it starts up 100% of the time. It's not 100% since the LED takes a little to flip on... but it's better than having to unlock.
JUST an FYI to save people the feeling of underwhelming when it starts sapping your battery mercilessly!

mtran2988 said:
Just an update.
I'm not sure if it was having a deodex rom, or just simply being on Android 4.2.2 (Might be the case). But my light is working now with screen off!
EDIT:
One more thing. Enabling this setting will create a wakelock that'll keep your phone at the lowest mhz you set it to instead of letting it go into deep sleep. It's a nice setting, but at the battery cost... it's something that isn't good enough for me yet. I have a profile setup in tasker for TelsaLED on with a shake on the locked homescreen to try my best and mimic this functionality (I was looking for something that starts up at boot, and flips the LED on from lockscreen). I know there's another flashlight that does this as well, but I ran into the problem of it not booting on startup, where as I use Tasker for other functionality so it starts up 100% of the time. It's not 100% since the LED takes a little to flip on... but it's better than having to unlock.
JUST an FYI to save people the feeling of underwhelming when it starts sapping your battery mercilessly!
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thats absolutly not true, i use the feature on nottachs xposed app and my phone goes into DEEP SLEEP using ktz kernel,and there is another mod that u can use called 3 minit but you need framework but that has torch when the lock screen is on by pressing the home button,but i found i would have the light on by accident ,idk how but it would jsut be on with that mod.

3 minit work pretty well you can set it to long press home
Try flashlight led genius from playstore , no root need , you shake it when your on the lockscreen,awesome app

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42422670
No need for framework changes or xposed

djmouse said:
thats absolutly not true, i use the feature on nottachs xposed app and my phone goes into DEEP SLEEP using ktz kernel,and there is another mod that u can use called 3 minit but you need framework but that has torch when the lock screen is on by pressing the home button,but i found i would have the light on by accident ,idk how but it would jsut be on with that mod.
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I'm going to stick with what I think then. After I flip on the light.. it never goes back into deep sleep. Try it yourself. I'll take a look at 3 minit
FYI the wakelock it made was PhoneWindowManager.mTorchlightWakeLock

This is a feature in CM10.1. You can add it under lock screen options for long press home button. Absolutely love it.

mbc663 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42422670
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It doesn't seem to work for everyone.

scott14719 said:
It doesn't seem to work for everyone.
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I think your Android version needs to be 4.2.2 to do the torchlight thing through Nova. I could be wrong though.

Ok another update on this.
Since djmouse wasnt getting any sort of wakelock, I decided to try again getting it working. I enabled it through xposed instead of the nova shortcut.... and for some reason it's letting me go to deep sleep now! ... I also flashed crossbreeder... so that might be the savior. Not sure, but happy to report the wakelock seems to be lifted. I'll report back after a few days if it stays that way.
THanks djmouse for challenging me to try it again!

Using an app called Torchie, just press both 'volume buttons' together to turn on/off torch anytime. It runs as a background service and just works anytime, even when screen off (if enabled from Torchie Settings). It kinda make your phone feel like a conventional battery operated torch. No root required.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.blogspot.anselmbros.torchie
XDA Thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-torchie-torch-volume-buttons-anytime-t3270230

[Q] Couple of questions about CyanogenMod 10.1

Install went perfect on my Nook HD, but have a couple of questions. Can't seem to find in the settings where to turn on USB debugging and how do I turn off the typing sound?
Thank you
Mark

snoozer854 said:
Install went perfect on my Nook HD, but have a couple of questions. Can't seem to find in the settings where to turn on USB debugging and how do I turn off the typing sound?
Thank you
Mark
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Go to settings, about, tap build number 7-8 times for developer options.
Keyboard sounds should be under settings, sound. If not there then under keyboard input.
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One more question if I may
ilal2ielli said:
Go to settings, about, tap build number 7-8 times for developer options.
Keyboard sounds should be under settings, sound. If not there then under keyboard input.
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Thank you that worked.
On the lock screen is there anyway to remove what is on there? Say like the phone etc...
Once again thank you for your quick response
Mark

snoozer854 said:
On the lock screen is there anyway to remove what is on there? Say like the phone etc...
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Go to settings --> lock screen --> slider shortcuts.
Slide the circle to the slot you want to change, and choose "empty" for the shortcut you want to get rid of.

Not sure if anyone else is having a problem but I had trouble removing the camera widget off the lock screen even though it was disabled in the settings on carbonmod. Had to download "Lockscreen policy" app to remove it.