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[Q] Knock on feature from G2 on Z1??

Is there any way that we can get this feature from the G2 on the Z1? Basically what it does is when your screen is off you knock twice on the screen and it turns on/off.

uly609 said:
Is there any way that we can get this feature from the G2 on the Z1? Basically what it does is when your screen is off you knock twice on the screen and it turns on/off.
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I believe it requires kernel level changes. Unfortunately due to the camera breaking upon bootloader unlock there hasn't been a whole lot of custom kernel or AOSP ROM development. Once Sony fixes the bootloader issue I would expect more kernels coming out and wouldn't be surprised to see one with this feature.
Can't wait
Edit: the closest I've seen is a mod to allow the camera button to unlock the screen. Is on this forum somewhere, though definitely not as cool as the double screen tap
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301stSpartan said:
I believe it requires kernel level changes. Unfortunately due to the camera breaking upon bootloader unlock there hasn't been a whole lot of custom kernel or AOSP ROM development. Once Sony fixes the bootloader issue I would expect more kernels coming out and wouldn't be surprised to see one with this feature.
Can't wait
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Hmm.. it works off of the proximity sensor doesn't it? I wonder if there are any apps that will do this.

uly609 said:
Hmm.. it works off of the proximity sensor doesn't it? I wonder if there are any apps that will do this.
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Good point. There are. I downloaded ProximityScreen Off Lite yesterday and one more I forget the name of but haven't tested it at all yet. Might work, but will drain battery if you use the screen on function because I think it will need to keep a wakelock
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NFC Mods?

Is it possible to use NFC with the screen off using stock 4.4.2?? I can't find anything about it.

I would have thought so as it's an antenna based system, it should be active as long as it's turned on, unless it's powered down in a sleep mode whilst screen is off.
To me that would make it more of a hassle using your phone to use it rather than just swipe it past
Bashing away at my HTC Desire C

xdudeman said:
Is it possible to use NFC with the screen off using stock 4.4.2?? I can't find anything about it.
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No. NFC active only when the screen is; Android security "feature".

Solutions Etcetera said:
No. NFC active only when the screen is; Android security "feature".
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This is why the word MOD was mentioned. It's obvious it's a security "feature" by default.
He's asking about a MOD to make this happen. Like the NFC LockScreenOff Enabler Xposed Module that works on great on most AOSP ROMs. Including the Moto X. It just doesn't work on stock. I would also love to know how to make this mod for Stock Moto X 4.4.2.

I wonder if this is the reason why the Moto Skip doesn't work as well when the Moto X screen is off, the sensitivity seems much weaker when the screen is off compared to on.

danielwilsonco said:
This is why the word MOD was mentioned...
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"Stock" was also mentioned. Mod ≠ Stock.
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eksasol said:
I wonder if this is the reason why the Moto Skip doesn't work as well when the Moto X screen is off, the sensitivity seems much weaker when the screen is off compared to on.
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Two things are going on with a Skip when the screen is off. First, a magnet in the skip wakes the device. Then the NFC element in it can be read.

eksasol said:
I wonder if this is the reason why the Moto Skip doesn't work as well when the Moto X screen is off, the sensitivity seems much weaker when the screen is off compared to on.
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This is because the NFC doesn't poll when the screen is off. Which is why they make mods like NFC LockScreenOff Enabler
Unfortunately it doesn't work on Stock 4.4.2 ROMs.
So I am looking for someone who has modded the smali code to poll NFC with the screen off with the NFC.apk
Solutions Etcetera said:
"Stock" was also mentioned. Mod ≠ Stock.
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Two things are going on with a Skip when the screen is off. First, a magnet in the skip wakes the device. Then the NFC element in it can be read.
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You couldn't be more wrong dude. Stock is any STOCK Motorola ROM. Modded or not it's still a STOCK ROM. If it's AOSP or anything other than Motorola's manufactured ROM. It's NOT STOCK. Please troll elsewhere.

justforyou101 said:
You couldn't be more wrong dude. Stock is any STOCK Motorola ROM. Modded or not it's still a STOCK ROM. If it's AOSP or anything other than Motorola's manufactured ROM. It's NOT STOCK. Please troll elsewhere.
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Personally, I think you're wrong. Stock implies unmodified. Now, if they were stock and rooted, that would be a different story.
In any case, OP, unless you o it yourself, you probably will not get a way to use NFC with the screen off, especially if you have a non-DE phone.
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imnuts said:
Personally, I think you're wrong. Stock implies unmodified. Now, if they were stock and rooted, that would be a different story.
In any case, OP, unless you o it yourself, you probably will not get a way to use NFC with the screen off, especially if you have a non-DE phone.
Sent from my Moto X
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Personally you're wrong. Sorry.
Anyone know of any mods to make this work? I've been looking for sometime but haven't found anything.

kcuffel said:
Personally you're wrong. Sorry.
Anyone know of any mods to make this work? I've been looking for sometime but haven't found anything.
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@imnuts is a Recognized Developer. As a new member you could show some respect. This is a good example of why so many developers stopped helping here.

How moto skip work when when screen is off?
It is just a magnet + nfc tag making it power on when near...
Is it posible to use magnet with other task beside unlocking phone with screen off?

[Q] Android L on LG 950 or any G flex model

Well given that its going to release officially Nov 3rd are there any specific needs or shall i say requirements to get the room build or ported over to our devices.

I saw a couple things stating it would release about the same time with the G2 Lollipop update Q1 of 2015
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Dang and we just got custom recovery on KitKat.

mattwheat said:
Dang and we just got custom recovery on KitKat.
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wheres the custom recovery?

Its coming. Its being tested and from what I hear there are no issues so now just waiting on the "bump" team to update the site with everything we need to install and build ROMs compatible.

mattwheat said:
Its coming. Its being tested and from what I hear there are no issues so now just waiting on the "bump" team to update the site with everything we need to install and build ROMs compatible.
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nice, i just read the bump thread and they say they are waiting to release because they want to see if LG is making patches for it already. super excited. ive complained about leaving my device,but,in all honesty I CANT!!! its an awesome phone.

podagee said:
nice, i just read the bump thread and they say they are waiting to release because they want to see if LG is making patches for it already. super excited. ive complained about leaving my device,but,in all honesty I CANT!!! its an awesome phone.
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I'm due for an upgrade on the jump plan and have been for several months. I really like the oneplus 1 and the g3 but I can't seem to give up a phone that has a damn near unbreakable screen and draws so much attention to its sexy curves to go to a phone that I'm sure to break the first drop it has. But I've made up my mind and I'm going to eventually go to the nexus 6 (with a two foot leash attached to my wrist so it can't make it to the ground)

mattwheat said:
I'm due for an upgrade on the jump plan and have been for several months. I really like the oneplus 1 and the g3 but I can't seem to give up a phone that has a damn near unbreakable screen and draws so much attention to its sexy curves to go to a phone that I'm sure to break the first drop it has. But I've made up my mind and I'm going to eventually go to the nexus 6 (with a two foot leash attached to my wrist so it can't make it to the ground)
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haha yep. or you could just go with a ballistic case. when i was doing mechanic work with my g2 wrapped in one my phone would fall from 10-15 feet high,i would constantly roll over it with my body, it would fly outta my hands and the phone was still perfect. im debating to spend another 700 on a phone right after im paying 700 for my flex. its still in the air,but, i want a nexus 6 very badly.

yeah since the final set of code is released today and ppl can start building i wonder who is gonna come out with a working rom first on the flex . pluse i havent been able to root my flex since its update to kitkat sucks but waiting on something that will work fully on it

ryuken11221 said:
yeah since the final set of code is released today and ppl can start building i wonder who is gonna come out with a working rom first on the flex . pluse i havent been able to root my flex since its update to kitkat sucks but waiting on something that will work fully on it
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Towel root or stumproot or safe root won't do it?

mattwheat said:
Towel root or stumproot or safe root won't do it?
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So none of them worked for you

I flashed SuperSU from recovery. But I've gone up to KitKat unrooted and used towel root with no issue.

mattwheat said:
I flashed SuperSU from recovery. But I've gone up to KitKat unrooted and used towel root with no issue.
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I have a issue then when I connect my phone to my computer it stays on PC software it won't let me change it to mtp or anything else im sure I have the proper drivers installed and I even factory flashed the phone back to stock

Install the software and it may let you change then. Also before connecting go to settings/PC connection/select USB connection method and select the method you want then back up one page to settings/PC connection and uncheck "ask upon connection" so it doesn't give you a prompt asking what to do.

mattwheat said:
Install the software and it may let you change then. Also before connecting go to settings/PC connection/select USB connection method and select the method you want then back up one page to settings/PC connection and uncheck "ask upon connection" so it doesn't give you a prompt asking what to do.
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Did the last part but will install the program later and see I'd that fixes the issue will post update
UPDATE: Worked for me just fine thanks for the heads up man really appropriate it.

[Requires Root][Open Source] Doubletap to Wake Enabler v1.2

Nexus 6 Doubletap To Wake
Description
Enables the "double tap to wake" feature that the Nexus 6 shipped with.. It requires root, so you must unlock your bootloader and root before using this. I am offering it for free to members of xda-developers; you can find the apk below. If you wish to donate, feel free to download it from the Google Play Store for $0.99 (USD):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.codechron.n6doubletapunlock
If you wish to view the code or build from source to verify that nothing mischievous is going on, you may find the code on Github. Note that the code may be slightly messy; most of my development experience lies elsewhere.
https://github.com/smskelley/Nexus-6-Tap-to-Wake/
Video
@techfanatic9 was kind enough to make a video demonstrating the installation and basic use of this app.
Caveats
Google's built in implementation of double tap to wake isn't perfect. It's likely why it wasn't enabled out of the box. Some users have indicated that if their device has been sleeping for a while, double tap to wake isn't always reliable. It is very unlikely to cause harm to your Nexus 6, but extensive longterm testing has not yet been done. Additionally, this is unlikely to work on anything but the Nexus 6. By downloading now, you are accepting the liability if something were to go wrong. Please let me know if you run into any issues or have any questions.
Changelog
Version 1.2 - Mostly bugfixes.
Enhanced error checking.
If a non rooted device opens this application, it should no longer crash.
Small formatting changes.
Version 1.1 - Persist through reboot.
Settings now persist through reboot.
Changed name from "Doubletap to Unlock" to "Doubletap to Wake".
Updated Icon. Doesn't look amazing, but it's better than it was.
Updated some text.
Version 1.0 - Initial Version
Implemented the ability to turn on or off Double Tap to Wake

Dope! Testing right meow
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You, sir or miss, are an amazing person. Coming from having the g2 and then the g3 I'm pretty accustomed to the knock on/off. Thank you for getting this out there on the swift tip.

Thanks, I am coming from the G3 and I still double tap my nexus at times since I'm so used to it. This works perfectly, I wonder why google took the feature out?

Just tested and works. This feature is essential since the phone lacks infrared sensors like the X. Nice work!
naxir said:
(I apologize if this is not the correct forum to post this to. Please let me know if there is a more applicable place to put it.)
I have created an app for the Nexus 6 which enables the "double tap to unlock" feature. It requires root, so you must unlock your bootloader and root before using this.
I have only tested it on my device. I wouldn't expect it to work on anything but the Nexus 6. It is very unlikely to cause harm to other devices, but know that by downloading it right now, you are accepting the liability if something were to go wrong. Please let me know if you run into any issues or have any questions.
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mp5cartman said:
Thanks, I am coming from the G3 and I still double tap my nexus at times since I'm so used to it. This works perfectly, I wonder why google took the feature out?
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I dunno, but there is a commit in aosp that specifically disabled double tap to wake in HAL, for shamu.
Possibly to avoid pocket double tap? Or random double taps on accident.

If you reboot your phone, it breaks. You have to re-enable it again. Just letting you know.

it would be cool if you could double tap and wake the screen in ambient display mode

It doesn't take the proximity sensor into effect, so if your pocket double taps your phone, it will wake up. Next to my buddies OnePlus. If you cover the proximity sensor it won't double tap to wake.
This will wake no matter what. Just an FYI.

Works great for me. Thank you very much @naxir now the Nexus behaves like my G3

Thanks for this! Any battery impact?

VTEChump said:
Thanks for this! Any battery impact?
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Clearly this amazing OP just made this for us. No one knows.
THANKS OPS, you da shiz. Tested and works flowlessly.

Works great as a very first release. I'm sure that you have more in mind to implement but very nice surprise to wake up to.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Thanks. Also coming from G3, I would tap every time like a reflex. Thanks again.

Baldilocks said:
If you reboot your phone, it breaks. You have to re-enable it again. Just letting you know.
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Sadly correct. Hopefully this will be fixed soon.

Baldilocks said:
If you reboot your phone, it breaks. You have to re-enable it again. Just letting you know.
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cheami said:
Sadly correct. Hopefully this will be fixed soon.
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Yes, I plan on fixing that today. Thank you for the feedback.

naxir said:
Yes, I plan on fixing that today. Thank you for the feedback.
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Nice work man, really helps on this big device.

naxir said:
Yes, I plan on fixing that today. Thank you for the feedback.
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Thanks for this. Nice work!

Guess this thread was moved to the Apps, I was wondering where this thread went. I personally would have thought this belong in Android Development.

naxir's THANKS level is going to skyrocket! Thanks a bunch for this. It's a must have feature. Still waiting on my phone though.

naxir said:
Yes, I plan on fixing that today. Thank you for the feedback.
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Thank you Naxir!

Notification LED

Hello, how do I get the Notification led on my Nexus device to work without rooting ?

Clarify please. Are you trying to enable the notification LED, or something else? If the Notification LED, you can't enable it without root.

LED backlight? Some televisions and other devices have LED backlights in their LCD displays, but Nexus 6 uses an AMOLED display, which actually uses millions of individual LEDs to produce the pixels. It HAS NO backlight.

My bad. It's the notification LED

Paul Moses said:
Hello, how do I get the Notification led on my Nexus device to work without rooting ?
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no root, its not going to happen. you can only enable it with root.

I heard rooting affects speed of getting updates on the phone, that's why I don't want to root it.

Paul Moses said:
I heard rooting affects speed of getting updates on the phone, that's why I don't want to root it.
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rooting affects updates, but not the speed at which you get them. you can not apply an ota when you have root. but you can update manually whenever you please.

I will stick to the ambient mode in that case, the notification LED would have been a nice compliment though. Manual stuff is only exciting for a short while .Gets tiring in the long run

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Manual stuff is only exciting for a short while .Gets tiring in the long run
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see now, thats just how you feel about it. me, i feel opposite, i enjoy the being able to do anything manually with any nexus. i guess thats why ive been with every nexus since the beginning.

Paul Moses said:
Hello, how do I get the Notification led on my Nexus device to work without rooting ?
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@sims22,
Actually this works without root. I've been using it on my N6 for several months now. But don't think for a moment that you'll be able to install an OTA after flashing this. This file does modify the system.
Note: use the file in post #95. See the instructions in post #103.
> http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/led-control-stock-xposed-t3146814/page11

cam30era said:
@sims22,
Actually this works without root. I've been using it on my N6 for several months now. But don't think for a moment that you'll be able to install an OTA after flashing this. This file does modify the system.
Note: use the file in post #95. See the instructions in post #103.
> http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/led-control-stock-xposed-t3146814/page11
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neat

simms22 said:
see now, thats just how you feel about it. me, i feel opposite, i enjoy the being able to do anything manually with any nexus. i guess thats why ive been with every nexus since the beginning.
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People are different .I rooted my LG G3 a long time ago. Explored it 100% but got bored with the processes overtime

Which one is better, the ambient mode or LED notification ?

cam30era said:
@sims22,
Actually this works without root. I've been using it on my N6 for several months now. But don't think for a moment that you'll be able to install an OTA after flashing this. This file does modify the system.
Note: use the file in post #95. See the instructions in post #103.
> http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/led-control-stock-xposed-t3146814/page11
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@cam30era . That's awesome but most people avoiding the root process do so to avoid losing OTA updates .This method doesn't require root but it also doesn't cover the risk I'm trying to avoid .

Paul Moses said:
@cam30era . That's awesome but most people avoiding the root process do so to avoid losing OTA updates .This method doesn't require root but it also doesn't cover the risk I'm trying to avoid .
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Understood.

Paul Moses said:
People are different .I rooted my LG G3 a long time ago. Explored it 100% but got bored with the processes overtime
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modifying a lg g3 and modifying a nexus device are two completely different experiences.

simms22 said:
modifying a lg g3 and modifying a nexus device are two completely different experiences.
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Okay. I'll explore this difference soon

Paul Moses said:
Which one is better, the ambient mode or LED notification ?
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I prefer both because I don't always see Ambient turn the display on.
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Has any app that makes the ambient display permanently on been developed?
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Paul Moses said:
Has any app that makes the ambient display permanently on been developed?
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Not sure what you mean. Ambient Display is built into all(?) Android 6+ ROMs.
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