App suggestion, thought

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So one thing ive found thus far with this tablet is the lock button is less than effective. I figured a good solution for this would be a "shake to unlock, or screen on" app

I had one of these apps ages ago for a g1 running 1.5 but it seems android 2.0+ dosent offer that functionality to conserve battey life.

Im a c# .net dev, but ive played a bit in the sdk... any hidden apis for his functionality? Perhaps a more experinced dev may know? Ive been hunting to no avail.

I figure the companion core should suffice for tracking accelerometer data while the device is sleeping and if shook it could turn the screen on.

Any thoughts? Thanks!

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Just a heads up, you posted this in development. You will most likely be flamed. I suggest you get a mod to close the thread or move it to general asap.

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I like the idea, then I think about the amount of times it would be turned on while sitting in my backpack as I drive around Vancouver/Portland on roads eaten up by spiked tires.

I would say there would need to be some major safeguards in place.

It would eat some battery for this. But not much.

Sorry though, I have spent too much time PAL scripting lately, Android is pushed out of the brain at this point.

And you may want to post this in general discussion, development is only for items you HAVE made, not thinking of making.
I am sure a mod will be happy to move it for you.

It would have to a lockscreen replacement like widget locker, but can be done

Your majorproblem is android doesn't let background apps access much, I thinl accelerometer included


Also, reported. Post in the correct forum please

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Thanks for the input, yeah if a mod wants to move this to general or apps or q/a thats fine by me... i figured it could go here as it is something i am considering developing assuming it is even possible.

And also i felt that it'd be more likely to find a knowledgable developer (in regard to this companion core concept and services accessing the accel. )

Thanks regardless!! Excited to see what becomes of these tablets in the next couple months, glad to be on board.

Euhm i'm moving this back to development.

He's asking for Api info here, how is that not development

Originally Posted by pcguru000

So one thing ive found thus far with this tablet is the lock button is less than effective. I figured a good solution for this would be a "shake to unlock, or screen on" app

What's wrong with the lock button...my button seems fine just wondering why this is wanted/needed, I would personally rather have a simple button over complicated software hoops

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sure its a simple enough button but I am sure many prime owners would agree (especially if you have used the original transformer tablet, or even just tested it out in a store) the "new" lock button design- location, and function is not nearly as good as what was on the original transformer.

A lock button should be easy to press and a distinct feel of pressed or not... this button is mushy and also, due to its location awkward, as most of the time when holding a tablet you handle it from the sides, this means you cant just pick it up and have your index finger land on the lock button.

And i don't think it would be any major software "hoop" to have a VERY simple service monitoring the accelerometer, one that ran along side the email checking and notification checking services- powered by the companion core...

Yes API information for how to properly access and utilize the companion core is really what this thread is about ... suppose i stumbled upon that with a more specific aim but this is a topic that our community will need to make applications run well (and efficiently) tegra 3.