Adjust backlight when device is locked

[calvin_M]

Hi all, do we have any trick to change the default backlight level when the device is in locked?

I'm asking this because if we need try to unlock the device under daylight, the device backlight is too dim to be seen. Of course you still can unlock your device by remember the location of the unlock button.

[schaggo]

A more or less satisfying solution to this is to use third party software. I am thinking of S2U2 which mimics the iPhone unlock mechanism.
Its actually easier to operate the slider without seeing what you are doing than trying to hit the "Unlock" button.

I'd give it a shot if I were you. It's not that heavy on the system, good looking and customizable.

[phoenix2008]

my first try to answer in this forum ...;)

I had the same problem (especially when it's sunny it is impossible to see where to touch for unlock) and I found the solution to create a new folder "LockLevel" in registry:

\HKCU\ControlPanel\Backlight\LockLevel
within this folder I created a
DWORD Value "LockLevel" with the decimal value of e. g. 8

You can do this with e. g. Resco Explorer or any registry tool.

Sometimes I've to re-set this regkey - it seems another app changes this regkey ...

[underzone]

Rename folder HKCU\ControlPanel\Backlight\LockLevel to:
HKCU\ControlPanel\Backlight\LockLevelX

[calvin_M]

Hmm... None of the trick solve my problem. But really thanks for the help & reply. :)

Think I got to use a 3rd party software for this.. :)

[briggs81]

yar same problem.

s2u2 sucks out to much power though unfortunately.

[underzone]

Hmm... None of the trick solve my problem. But really thanks for the help & reply. :)

Think I got to use a 3rd party software for this.. :)

This DOES work:
Rename folder HKCU\ControlPanel\Backlight\LockLevel to:
HKCU\ControlPanel\Backlight\

with my registry editor I had to create this new LockLevelX folder and the entry within... then delete the LockLevel folder, then reset device. Good luck

[schaggo]

Underzone can you post a screenshot of the whole thing or the registry tree in question? I'm not quite sure if I got you right, because it still doesnt work on my device...

[cetrespeo]

This DOES work:
Rename folder HKCU\ControlPanel\Backlight\LockLevel to:
HKCU\ControlPanel\Backlight\


You mean delete "LockLevel" ??
HKCU\ControlPanel\Backlight\LockLevel ->
HKCU\ControlPanel\Backlight\

It is the only difference in your example... ??

[ouioui01]

rename LockLevel to LockLevelX

HKCU\ControlPanel\Backlight\LockLevel =>
HKCU\ControlPanel\Backlight\LockLevelX

[janegsm]

rename LockLevel to LockLevelX

HKCU\ControlPanel\Backlight\LockLevel =>
HKCU\ControlPanel\Backlight\LockLevelX

This is working not long after reset and after first lock, Locklevel is back.
(Also LockLevel is existing to)

[giraffemonger]

my first try to answer in this forum ...;)

I had the same problem (especially when it's sunny it is impossible to see where to touch for unlock) and I found the solution to create a new folder "LockLevel" in registry:

\HKCU\ControlPanel\Backlight\LockLevel
within this folder I created a
DWORD Value "LockLevel" with the decimal value of e. g. 8

You can do this with e. g. Resco Explorer or any registry tool.

Sometimes I've to re-set this regkey - it seems another app changes this regkey ...


you don't need to create it - its already there. The locklevel is set to 0 i've upped mine to 6.. it works a treat! well done all :)

[Sushikidd]

after changing that reg key, and then resetting, it changed back right away already.... :(