Screen brightness shortcut missing on SGS3. Here is an alternative

That display brightness file from the Google play store has one important flaw that I've noticed.... It overrides ALL other brightness settings.

In fact it appears this overrides even the built in android display brightness slider found in settings... I can change the APK's slider, to say 100%, and go back into settings and it shows only 30%.

To further compound the problem, I use Settings Profile to change settings , including brightness , depending on my location. It adjusts the 'system' setting, which is being overwritten, so in effect nothing happens.

I've confirmed that Settings Profile and Widgetsoid both no longer have any effect on brightness with this app installed.

While I love the apps implementation of it's slider, it really needs to hook into the systems brightness setting, and not override it completly.

I love the fact that it overrides everything. All in one place, and easy to deal with in any situation.
Thanks for the link.

smccall said:

Just download notification toggles app free from the market it has a ton of options. Will solve the brightness toggle issue plus you can add short cuts to apps, reboot menu and a bunch more.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.j4velin.notificationToggle

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+1

Awesome app! Much better than "display brightness" that overrides all other brightness settings.

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blue265 said:

One thing I definitely miss on SGS3 coming from SGS1 and SGS2 was the ability to change the brightness setting from from the top of the notification bar. You were able to slide your finger left to right and be able to change the screen brightness.

I found an app called Display brightness that can do something similar and thought I'd share as I am sure a few of you might also miss the old feature. You can set a screen brightness slider anywhere on the screen and change its transparency. It works a treat to be able to change brightness quickly and efficiently.

Here is the link on Google Play if you want to check it out

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=rubberbigpepper.DisplayBrightness

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Been using this ever since you posted about it.
I've got it set to take up the whole left side of my screen.
And set it to be invisible as well as thin.
Works freakin amazingly well.
Best app I've ever installed. :good: