[APP] 27-OCT-2010 Circular battery Indicator with % (No root required)
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UPDATE 27-OCT-2010
A version for the Desire's twin brother, Nexus One
(and all other phones that has white status bar) check the attachments for downloads
UPDATE 17-OCT-2010
Fixed some small FC issue reported by a friend
UPDATE 16-OCT-2010
Alright a new version, with gradient color fill, less complicated code, and new icon
if you liked the app, hit the "Thanks" button[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the lack of credit for the White_Bar apk... i posted it on Oct 22, 5 days before you updated it.
A version for the Desire's twin brother, Nexus One
(and all other phones that has white status bar) check the attachments for downloads
UPDATE 17-OCT-2010
Fixed some small FC issue reported by a friend
UPDATE 16-OCT-2010
Alright a new version, with gradient color fill, less complicated code, and new icon
if you liked the app, hit the "Thanks" button
[/QUOTE]Thanks for the lack of credit for the White_Bar apk... i posted it on Oct 22, 5 days before you updated it.
Working on Galaxy S, but I'll uninstall, it is rather annoying to get another notification icon (lots of them already).
Great app! A few issues though. I'm using a Motorola Droid 4 and your app only displays in increments of 10% for me. The Darshan Computing Battery Indicator app has an option to implement the 1% hack for Motorola phones but this app doesn't have that option. Is there any way to enable that?
Also, the Droid 4 has a dark blue notification bar but the drop down menu is white...so the normal apk icon shows great on the notification bar but not in the drop down menu...while the apk for white bars shows up on the drop down menu but not in the notification bar. Is there any way to alter that so it shows up as the white icon on the status bar and a dark icon in the drop down?
Also, the Droid 4 has a dark blue notification bar but the drop down menu is white...so the normal apk icon shows great on the notification bar but not in the drop down menu...while the apk for white bars shows up on the drop down menu but not in the notification bar. Is there any way to alter that so it shows up as the white icon on the status bar and a dark icon in the drop down?
working like a charm, but do have minor bugs, it closes when using stock task manager, hope you can update it, thanks
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*For the latest update, check the bottom of the post, ENJOY*
Desire
yesterday i wanted to get a battery status bar for my desire just like the picture below
found a thread here that explain how to get it
Super Circle Battery with % |Version A-I & Z (Custom)| Desire 2.2 ROM
Problem
However i found out that i am un-able to use it because the requirments for installing (what i have been told in the thread) is that your device has to be
1. Rooted
2. Have different ROM than the stock ROM
personally i find it very inconvenient to root & flash a new ROM just to get this battery circular percentage (thats all i want, I am pretty satisfied with the stock FROYO 2.2)
Solution
I have modified an APK, used an existing programming logic (Battery Indicator - Open Source Project) but with different presentation.
the APK can be installed to your Desire (and probably other android phones without any problems) and it will show you what you want in the notification bar, just like in the screenshot below
Advantages
- You will not need to root your device (this APP will not change any system files in the framework-res.apk)
- You will not need to install different ROM
- Small size APK, you can just download, install and enjoy
Disclaimer
I have tested this APP on my Desire with stock FROYO 2.2 without any problems I have not tested it on any other device.
The App does not alter any system files, worst case scenario you will get FC. but just to be on the safe side, install on your own risk
wold appreciate any feedbacks
Credits
- Battery Indicator from Darshan Computing (Freeware & Open Source)
- Graphics provided by Fightspit (Thank you!)
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To answer some of the questions
- the Circular Battery Indicator does not use a lot of battery resources, the device broadcasts a message when the battery status changes, the app catches this broadcast and update itself to show the right percentage, it is as simple as that, so it is extremely light weight on the CPU.
-It is impossible to remove/hide the original battery icon on the status bar without root privileges, and if you have root you dont need this app, chances are you already found away to alter the original/stock battery icon to match your desire (check first post for the link on how to change stock battery icon if you have root).
-I am considering uploading this to the market, to reach a bigger market and making the updating process easier, dont have lots of time to do this now, but i am surly considering it
-for all the people who are interested in the control switch more than the app itself Lol ... its called "SwitchPro" widget
Enjoy
Irkan
UPDATE 27-OCT-2010
A version for the Desire's twin brother, Nexus One (and all other phones that has white status bar) check the attachments for downloads
UPDATE 17-OCT-2010
Fixed some small FC issue reported by a friend
UPDATE 16-OCT-2010
Alright a new version, with gradient color fill, less complicated code, and new icon
if you liked the app, hit the "Thanks" button2
Greetings
As i said in the first post.
this is impossible without changing system files, which requires "root" privileges, and the thing about this app that it does not require root / changing system files, its very safe, thats its main feature.
so until android allows "normal" users to add / remove basic things from notification bar, this is impossible with this app unfortunately.
if you have root, you can visit http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=724778
its an excellent thread (actually this is the thread that inspired me to do this app) from Fightspit that describes how you get what you want if you have root.
I have many ideas to improve this app, the thing is, i have many more important stuff going on right now, hopefully when i have some free time i will have a go at it.
and if u like the app, dont forget the "Thanks" button1
thanx for passing by
check http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=724778
read the whole post I used Battery Indicator (Open Source Project) as a base and gave the owner credits (Darshan Computing)1
