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
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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
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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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Where should I start with this phone with out rooting it just yet? Thanks
WilliamStern said:
Where should I start with this phone with out rooting it just yet? Thanks
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Market, lots of good free stuff.
harolds said:
Market, lots of good free stuff.
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Thanks, but I know about the market. I'm not new to Android just new to the Nexus 1.
WilliamStern said:
Thanks, but I know about the market. I'm not new to Android just new to the Nexus 1.
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Sorry, I can't read minds.
harolds said:
Sorry, I can't read minds.
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lmaoo
10char
LOL.. The best thing about this phone is to root it.. get started.
Sindroid said:
LOL.. The best thing about this phone is to root it.. get started.
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For what? Flashlight/Tether available without rooting. Updates to froyo available without rooting.
Unless he's a developer with a need for root access, why?
DarkDvr said:
For what? Flashlight/Tether available without rooting. Updates to froyo available without rooting.
Unless he's a developer with a need for root access, why?
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because if he doesnt root, he will burn in that white notification bar causing merpanent image sticking to the pixels at the top of his screen. rooting will let him use a black notification bar. seriously, that's the main reason why i rooted and suggest others to as well. i would wait till his 14 day period is over though. however it only took my phone less than 1 month to already show pixels wear of the notification bar.
i'm curious if he sees any on his brand new unit already.
Apparently a play edition of the S5 is coming pretty soon since google started changing it's images on the listing for the S4 to images from the S5
I'm switching to their rom the day it gets ripped and posted for us to download
who else?
I was just about to post this. Yes it looks like it is imminent.
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Yeah, and the rom from that phone should be an awesome one, all the features, none of the bloatware ^_^
Crap. I was hoping for this yesterday. I made a huge mistake on accepting some update that hit the phone today. It's about 42MB but nothing huge changed it appears. Looks like it was just for the screen casting dongle.
goodboynyc said:
Crap. I was hoping for this yesterday. I made a huge mistake on accepting some update that hit the phone today. It's about 42MB but nothing huge changed it appears. Looks like it was just for the screen casting dongle.
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how exactly is this a mistake?
Woo! Should get to keep our fingerprint scanner and get rid off TW!
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WarDrake said:
how exactly is this a mistake?
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I'm not sure if i can root with it now. I'm, assuming this update patched some exploits.
declan8888 said:
Woo! Should get to keep our fingerprint scanner and get rid off TW!
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exactly what i was thinking
plus we still get to keep all the S health functionality, since it's a selling point for the device, i like my pedometer
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I'm not sure if i can root with it now. I'm, assuming this update patched some exploits.
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while there are bug fixes, i highly doubt they'll patch the particular exploit that allows us to root, and if they do, Chainfire will find another exploit in a matter of days, specially since the kernel source is available, so you'll always be able to root, don't worry about that.
I took a plunge and I managed to root the device with ChainFire. Now to wait for the GS5 Playstore edition
I wonder if all of those S5 models will make the porting of the playstore version harder?
Also, what's up with all those versions? Are they baseband-related only (aside from the ones with different processors)?
So after all the hype for Lollipop and whatnot, I've been wondering what exactly the differences are between Lollipop and KK. Other than the theme, the lockscreen notifications (which we already have with moto display), and ART. Are there any other major differences?
Furthermore, what's the general opinion on the odds of root being achieved? I know it's more likely on KK, but is it worth waiting to update for, or should I take the Lollipop update when it's rolled out? I don't miss much coming from a rooted device, other than the firewall. Xposed would be nice but I can probably live without it.
Basically I just want to weigh my options for when the time comes.
I will wait.
Also - what can now be achieved without root?
For example:
A lot of apps now support functions that required root before
Tasker
Greenify
Etc.
Being able to disable apps somewhat replaces the need for titanium
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Is there a way to disable the updates coming from Verizon? I want my phone as "stock" as possible in case we ever get root so I'm trying to freeze the HD Calling/VoLTE update from installing but not sure if there is currently a way to do that without having root?
New to the VZ and Droid scene
I just got my Turbo and that update so far has been more than just the Volte after doing an FDR I actually noticed a little better responsiveness. I am looking into battery life now. Even without root or unlocked bootloader it is a pretty cool phone. Aside from the battery draining bloat, does anybody have big drain issues with command center after the update ( that Verizon did instore )
ccheww said:
Also - what can now be achieved without root?
For example:
A lot of apps now support functions that required root before
Tasker
Greenify
Etc.
Being able to disable apps somewhat replaces the need for titanium
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One of the main reasons I want root at this point is to disable the capacitive lights. They stay on a lot of times when they really shouldn't, like when watching movies or videos.
jal3223 said:
One of the main reasons I want root at this point is to disable the capacitive lights. They stay on a lot of times when they really shouldn't, like when watching movies or videos.
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Theres a way to disable the capacitive lights without root:
Download "Darker"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mlhg.screenfilter&hl=en
ccheww said:
Theres a way to disable the capacitive lights without root:
Download "Darker"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mlhg.screenfilter&hl=en
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Awesome! Thanks.
ccheww said:
Theres a way to disable the capacitive lights without root:
Download "Darker"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mlhg.screenfilter&hl=en
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Thanks
ccheww said:
Theres a way to disable the capacitive lights without root:
Download "Darker"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mlhg.screenfilter&hl=en
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Amazing. Thanks!
Absolutely! Every day I find a new app that replaces a need for root. If anyone else has any other similar discoveries (apps that can do things we normally needed root for) please don't hesitate!
Example: My GPS was toggled by itself once (I think through tasker), so I have high hopes that there is some way to toggle GPS without root.
-I'm trying to replicate what happened and what variables I used in tasker.
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I think this is a very good discussion. Is there any news on someone even possibly finding a root method for 4.4? I'll wait if there's any hope of root, but I haven't heard any new info regarding root or even if there is any word of someone even looking into it.
Same
Should we wait?
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Should we wait?
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I dont think you should wait to get lollipop once its released. I feel the hold up currently is because lollipop is close to getting released thats its pointless to release a root method now. After the first lollipop update dont i wouldnt take anymore
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Should we wait?
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Do you currently have a choice?
This right here pisses me off
Sick of this damn call timer when trying to use other apps during a call.
Although that there isnt the main reason why I'm getting rid of this phone, I'll go ahead and add it to the ever growing list of reasons why I'm dumping it and getting a Nexus 6. Screw LG and their locked down pile of garbage. Sad thing is, it's so much wasted potential.
I love it when a new device comes out, and XDA becomes riddled with whiney posts about "this" or "that" which users say they 'hate' or 'can't stand'. Okay, so there's no publicized root method yet, deemed safe for consumerism, but once that's released I'm sure that every little quarky nuance will have a method to remove, hide, or alter in some way. The call timer has an option for hiding in the LG G3 via G3 Tweaksbox. With that example, I stand confident that this phone will have some type of similarities to, as I mentioned, "deal" with the things people complain about. Fact is, this phone is not impressively different from the G3, and there are no real profoundly engineered improvements made in the G4. You may ask, "Apex, y u bye did fone den?" Good question. My answer is this, I like LG's products and I appreciate the work developers are able to do, in order to make something good, great. So, in the meamtime, until root is available, you won't hear me having a hissy fit about (insert whatever) things. Samsung isn't for me, HTC is bunk, Motorola, well... been there, done that. I think most folks would respect those complaints be made on Reddit, or somewhere besides the place that developers afford us the grace of enjoying what they do for the community, free of charge.
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Although that there isnt the main reason why I'm getting rid of this phone, I'll go ahead and add it to the ever growing list of reasons why I'm dumping it and getting a Nexus 6. Screw LG and their locked down pile of garbage. Sad thing is, it's so much wasted potential.
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locked down how? seems pretty rooted to me
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locked down how? seems pretty rooted to me
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TWRP now too.. ROMS will be flowing soon.
Meh, I left the steaming pile of hardware failures that is a Nexus 6 for the G4. Volume rockers stopped working on the first one, new phone had screen issues, ya, the N6 isn't the greatest phone ever.
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locked down how? seems pretty rooted to me
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It sure was when I posted, or did you not see the date of the Op? Yay, you got root on a phone that should have been unlocked in the first place.
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It sure was when I posted, or did you not see the date of the Op? Yay, you got root on a phone that should have been unlocked in the first place.
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Angry much?
painedglass said:
It sure was when I posted, or did you not see the date of the Op? Yay, you got root on a phone that should have been unlocked in the first place.
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Because clicking a check box to unlock the bootloader is so hard. Root takes time on all modern devices.
Hahaha... Now root being available, I've installed debloated ROM and 3000mah battery serves me really well. Not to mention boost in speed as well. On stock ROM, I was missing my nexus 5 so much.
I hope you stuck around for a little longer. Feels like beasty phone just got injected with the steroid.
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Agreed....I was fed up with this phone.....root came and glory glory amen it's a better phone. Even with just a simple debloated ROM....can't wait till they really tweak the stock ROM like crazy. I probably won't go aosp....because of the camera app...whole reason I bought the phone...it deletes the side car RAW file in the default gallery aosp can't do that...neither can manual camera app or Fv5
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The thermal throttling and stuff needs some crazy tweaking...and a better kernel...my apps have to re draw too much...memory leak somewhere
Kingaries79 said:
This right here pisses me off
Sick of this damn call timer when trying to use other apps during a call.
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I'm not sure if you figured it out, but since we have root, you can download app ops from play store. Go to the phone section and disable draw on top. It will stop the timer. And so far I have not noticed anything wrong.
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mawells787 said:
I'm not sure if you figured it out, but since we have root, you can download app ops from play store. Go to the phone section and disable draw on top. It will stop the timer. And so far I have not noticed anything wrong.
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this is gold. i dont have a tmobile version, but thanks!!! ahh boo the side effect to this is that when someone calls, you dont see the answer/decline dialog and the notification bar doesnt work
ExTREmE99 said:
this is gold. i dont have a tmobile version, but thanks!!! ahh boo the side effect to this is that when someone calls, you dont see the answer/decline dialog and the notification bar doesnt work
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I checked and I still get the dialog box, make sure the option is checked in the call settings. I'm not sure what you mean about the notification bar, but I can drag down and click on the call, which brings me back to the call.
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mawells787 said:
I'm not sure if you figured it out, but since we have root, you can download app ops from play store. Go to the phone section and disable draw on top. It will stop the timer. And so far I have not noticed anything wrong.
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Thanks for this
Seems like a really silly reason to get rid of an otherwise awesome phone...
What's funny is that the current root methods as dangerous as they are. Are no more dangerous then when I had my Evo4g, and that team didn't have something like "OEM Unlock" to make it easier. No risk, no reward.
Not to mention that you can drag that icon anywhere on the screen so i dont see how it can be so intrucive during other app usage. Also why dont you just talk on the phone, your on a call, pay attention and stop playing with other apps, real easy
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I love it when a new device comes out, and XDA becomes riddled with whiney posts about "this" or "that" which users say they 'hate' or 'can't stand'. Okay, so there's no publicized root method yet, deemed safe for consumerism, but once that's released I'm sure that every little quarky nuance will have a method to remove, hide, or alter in some way. The call timer has an option for hiding in the LG G3 via G3 Tweaksbox. With that example, I stand confident that this phone will have some type of similarities to, as I mentioned, "deal" with the things people complain about. Fact is, this phone is not impressively different from the G3, and there are no real profoundly engineered improvements made in the G4. You may ask, "Apex, y u bye did fone den?" Good question. My answer is this, I like LG's products and I appreciate the work developers are able to do, in order to make something good, great. So, in the meamtime, until root is available, you won't hear me having a hissy fit about (insert whatever) things. Samsung isn't for me, HTC is bunk, Motorola, well... been there, done that. I think most folks would respect those complaints be made on Reddit, or somewhere besides the place that developers afford us the grace of enjoying what they do for the community, free of charge.
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your point is?
Would you be so kind as to elaborate on
XDA becomes riddled with whiney posts
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Hi
I just moved from LG-G3 to N6, and like it for the most part. There are a couple of things I liked, which I believe I can achieve by rooting my N6
- Notification light
- Knock Code.
The rub is, that my corporate requires me to use AirWatch agent which doesn't work on Rooted devices. Is it possible for me to Root, install the notification light/knock code changes and then unRoot again (and retain these modifications)?
I hope the answer is yes
BTW, my Android version: 6.0.1, Build MMB29K
Probably not. Almost definite not for the light as it requires writing to the kernel's virtual file system to turn the light on or off... But maybe someone can correct me with some other way.
no. once you unroot, your mods won't work anymore. anyways.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/attention-questions-t3228454
Well the tap thing is xposed right? Never tried but I have heard since xposed installs its own framework to run its programs that you can unroot and things may still work. Though I think a lot of things that look for root look for xposed too, so your still likely out of luck.
Thanks a lot for all your help. Next time I will post to the right (Q&A) sub-forum
Sad, that the notification light is in the HW, but not enabled in Nexus
Legolas2 said:
Thanks a lot for all your help. Next time I will post to the right (Q&A) sub-forum
Sad, that the notification light is in the HW, but not enabled in Nexus
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yea, it is sad. and google has done that several times, on other nexus phones as well. lol, I think it might even be all of them that google has done it to!
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yea, it is sad. and google has done that several times, on other nexus phones as well. lol, I think it might even be all of them that google has done it to!
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To be honest, I prefer ambient notifications compared to led. Much more info at a glance.
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To be honest, I prefer ambient notifications compared to led. Much more info at a glance.
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I don't like any notification, led nor ambient :angel:
I do like my notification led glowing when my phones charging though.
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I don't like any notification, led nor ambient :angel:
I do like my notification led glowing when my phones charging though.
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I like that as well. I'm using PureNexus ROM that provides configurable LEDs(like I've it enabled only for battery charging) + double tap to wake and sleep out of box. It has many more customization options and very stable as its very very close to stock. Have been using it for a while now.
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I like that as well. I'm using PureNexus ROM that provides configurable LEDs(like I've it enabled only for battery charging) + double tap to wake and sleep out of box. It has many more customization options and very stable as its very very close to stock. Have been using it for a while now.
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I'm using that as well :angel:
Root, install the mods you want, then use xposed to install root cloak to hide root from airwatch.
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