Hi all,
Does it bug anyone else that in Android 4.0 (ICS) the ability to unlink the Notification and Ringer volume has been removed? It annoys the heck out of me! At night time I want my notification volume muted, but my ringer volume turned up so I don't miss calls. It has bugged me so much since I switched to ICS that I decided to write an app to "work around" the issue.
UPDATE - ICS Enhanced Ringer Control is now live on the market - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.brianhislop.icsringervolume
So, what does the app do? Well it basically ignores the system sound settings in regards to notification volume/vibration, and uses the settings specified within this app instead. It's a workaround, but it works well!
Usage instructions and changelog are in the 2nd post.
Cheers,
Slopppy.
Brief usage instructions:
After installing the app, open it, choose the volume you want the ringer to be, whether you want it to vibrate or not, then finally check the bottom box to enable it. At this point, when you receive a phone call, it will ignore the system volume settings, and use these settings instead.
To turn it off, just launch the app again and uncheck the last checkbox. The regular notification volume settings will kick in as per normal.
It should run in the background, and should auto-start when you reboot.
Changelog:
V 1.2 (recommended version)
Released 02-Feb-2011
New feature: Notifications! Gives you the option to enable a notification icon displaying the status of ICS Enhanced Ringer Control. Also gives you quick access to the app!
Green icon = enabled;
Red icon = disabled!
Tweaked the way the service starts after a reboot, actually works the way I intended now!
Minor code cleanup, increased the efficiency of the app in a few minor areas.
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Version 1.01
Released 30-JAN-2012
Bugfix - Volume was restoring after making an outgoing phonceall ... not anymore!
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Version 1.0
Released 29-JAN-2012
Initial version.
I'd try it.
Im on Virtuous Inquisition 3.0 running 3.24 revolutionary firmware.
I'm game to beta test it, as I was thinking about writing an app to do the same thing. You've saved me hours of work, so let's get your app up to prime time
Thanks guys, have PM'd you a download link and usage instructions
Thanks!
Just installed it and I went 3 out of 7 and now maxing it out to 7 volume level. Now how does the app work if the volume is adjusted on the phone via volume rockers? Does your app override this level?
Sounds Awesome man... Also I'd be Willing to try it out for you man...
I can try on my Sensation.
Using ARDH 6.2.1
I'm running hyper nonsense ICS v0.1 and I'm game if you're still looking...
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kpjimmy said:
Thanks!
Just installed it and I went 3 out of 7 and now maxing it out to 7 volume level. Now how does the app work if the volume is adjusted on the phone via volume rockers? Does your app override this level?
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Yep, should work fine jimmy. Basically whenever the phone rings it saves the volume state, then overrides it with the settings you've specified, then restores them again afterwards.
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Thanks guys ... I'll send you all a PM with usage and download instructions in a few minutes.
Cheers,
Slopppy.
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I would love to try it. Running ARHD 4.1.13
dementedjohn said:
I would love to try it. Running ARHD 4.1.13
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Thanks, PM'd you the info, plus also PM'd everyone before you
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Slopppy!! we have two common things from vodafone and from perth!!! eheheh
btw can this boost music volume level
thelegendarylegends said:
Slopppy!! we have two common things from vodafone and from perth!!! eheheh
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haha, nice to see a local on here
btw can this boost music volume level
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Nah, it's not meant for boosting, just for allowing different volumes/vibration setting for calls/other notifications! The volumes stay within the ROM limits.
Let me know if you're keen to test it though
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haha, nice to see a local on here
Nah, it's not meant for boosting, just for allowing different volumes/vibration setting for calls/other notifications! The volumes stay within the ROM limits.
Let me know if you're keen to test it though
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Oh yeah im keen to test it thanks Do u know any volume boost app for base 3.24?
Australia has too much apple iphone fanboys aye, so overrated products
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thelegendarylegends said:
Do u know any volume boost app for base 3.24?
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Actually I haven't tried any with my Sensation yet, sorry mate!
Australia has too much apple iphone fanboys aye, so overrated products
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Don't get me started on an Apple rant ... they tend to go for days
I PM'd you a download link and usage instructions for the app, let me know how you go ... I'm keen for some feedback!
Just a teeny tiny note, I've renamed the app from "ICS Enhanced Ringer Volume" to "ICS Enhanced Ringer Control". I won't change anything in the apk for now, maybe just the app label, but that won't have any affect on anything.
I think that describes the app a little better.
I would like to test this app and give feedback. Let me know if you need more testers.
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Hi slopppy, you're absolutely right: this new "feature" makes me totally angry. If You still need beta testers, I am ready to help a bit.
I am on the last ICS Elegancia using a non-branded Sensation XE.
Hello peeps,
I just bought the white version of the LG 4x HD but realized i forgot 1 issue and thats the lack of a notification led.
Now there is this app floating arround on XDA that lets you use the bottom bar but seeing that is a white led thats not really working for the white version.
This got me thinking and i was wondering if someone was able to make a App that plays your notification sound say every 5 , 10 or 15 min.
This would make it sound like you get a message every 5 , 10 , 15 min (whatever you set it up for) so you may not see your notification led but you will hear a sound letting you know you have a new message.
Im not sure if its possible to make a app like this but i would immagine im not the only one that finds a repeating audio warning usefull.
Sadly this coding thing is way over my head and im only good at thinking up ideas but am not capable of executing them and turning them into a product.
You can use the screen on button as a trigger to stop making the sound for example till the next message come in with screen off.
IF its even possible to trigger a repeating sound warning at a incoming message/warning.
and in a totaly ideal world it would even let you choose which apps should create these audio warnings.
So if anyone would be willing to make a working app like this (if possible) im surely willing to donate a few bucks for the effort and i hope more people are willing to do so.
Maybe this is an alternative.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1821249
Kettlebär said:
Maybe this is an alternative.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1821249
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no thats the ap i ment.
but a white led on a white phone just isnt cutting it.
There are plenty in the Play Store such as Missed Reminder, search and find one that works for you.
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andy1120 said:
There are plenty in the Play Store such as Missed Reminder, search and find one that works for you.
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i tried a boatload of apps but this is the only one that actualy works the wat i want to but its keeping the cpu active (most likely for the countdown) so it drains the battery like a maniak.
maby this is what will make a app like this ipossible as the countdown needs to use the cpu and that might prevent sleep.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tomatox.missedmessageflasher
good day guys.....
i just want to ask one thing....
last time i use the untouch frmware on my lg op 4x hd
and i like the message notification box (dont know how to call that)
when ever you open any apps or u open browser then someone will sms u
u can see small message box that u can reply straight even i watch movie i can stll reply smsand it wont cover the movie i play..
now im using dfrnt rom and someone sms me there is no pop up notification or mini message box appear.
how to display the message notification box?
if u guys understand what im talking about, please help me...
thanks a lot............
I know what you mean. It's called the quick reply option. If the rom/SMS app got this feature you will probably see it in the settings/SMS settings.
If not, there's a ton of third party SMS apps which are able to do this
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Omario-242 said:
I know what you mean. It's called the quick reply option. If the rom/SMS app got this feature you will probably see it in the settings/SMS settings.
If not, there's a ton of third party SMS apps which are able to do this
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u save my day bro
Anyone else get an annoying pvstar+ network service icon in status bar when using the app? What is it anyway? Anyway to get rid of it ?
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i also wonder what it is
but probably good
i wrote them and asked btw.
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Anyone else get an annoying pvstar+ network service icon in status bar when using the app? What is it anyway? Anyway to get rid of it ?
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I also get this. Very annoying. Are you on android 4.3? I dont remember having that on 4.2
Yes I am, come to think of it is was around that time it cropped up. It's so annoying and unnecessary, as along with the headphone icon and again unnecessary beats icon, most of the notification bar is taken up...
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Anyone else get an annoying pvstar+ network service icon in status bar when using the app? What is it anyway? Anyway to get rid of it ?
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Go to system, apps, pvstar, disable notifications
Ah but that removes the other icon needed to load the player when I use it in background mode to listen to podcasts and play lists. It just seems silly that there are two icons when only one is needed and it only came about after android 4.3 update
This is driving me crazy. Started after 4.3 upgrade. Still happens on 4.4.2 kitkat
yurividal said:
This is driving me crazy. Started after 4.3 upgrade. Still happens on 4.4.2 kitkat
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Agreed. It's totally stupid.
Love what the app can do but the layout really sucks.
Yeap by switching on block app notifications in sound and notifications- app notifications.
hello,
I have a strange bug.
I put my phone on mute, but when I receive text message i still hear the sound.
It's like if the text message were on the same sound as the "Alarms"... because on my sound setting all sound are off except the alarms...
pyoox said:
hello,
I have a strange bug.
I put my phone on mute, but when I receive text message i still hear the sound.
It's like if the text message were on the same sound as the "Alarms"... because on my sound setting all sound are off except the alarms...
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I haven't noticed such an issue.
Btw, it should be better to post such a request in the ExperimenT 3.5 thread.
nreuge said:
I haven't noticed such an issue.
Btw, it should be better to post such a request in the ExperimenT 3.5 thread.
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I'd love to psot there but I am unable to because I am new to forum.
I have this issue with twitter too, even if all my sound(except alarms) are off, i still receive a sound notification for twitter.. text mesage.. and few other things..
strange
Cant remember if its on experiment too but on cm there is a setting which let apps use there own notification or the one from your mobile. Try to find it on turn it on
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casis86 said:
Cant remember if its on experiment too but on cm there is a setting which let apps use there own notification or the one from your mobile. Try to find it on turn it on
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After 20min of searching, I must conclude there is no such setting on my Xperia T lol
Thanks though for trying!