[APP][2.3+] Lux Auto Brightness

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gianton

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Re: [APP][Official][2.1+] Lux Auto Brightness 0.76

Here's mine! :)

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Thanks! What settings do you have for the rest? Do you have dynamic as auto mode?

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setasai

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Crashes when disconnected from charger

With both the paid version and lite beta when i connect the charger, it seems to crash or spasm out and say that brightness is 50% but when I disconnect the charger, it says 50% but the notification keeps disappearing and reappearing as if it's continuously crashing and restarting rapidly. Screen brightness changes accordingly as it's crashing. I should mention that 50% is not accurate as no matter how much light it still says 50%.

Where can I get logs for you?

Also, if i choose to set brightness to max on usb charger, it works as stated. Plugging in the charger changes it to max (i have it set at 48% so I know it works) and then when I disconnect the charger it senses ambient light correctly.
 

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With both the paid version and lite beta when i connect the charger, it seems to crash or spasm out and say that brightness is 50% but when I disconnect the charger, it says 50% but the notification keeps disappearing and reappearing as if it's continuously crashing and restarting rapidly.

Happened to me for the first time today, but only once after that everything was OK again running beta pro version.
 

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With both the paid version and lite beta when i connect the charger, it seems to crash or spasm out and say that brightness is 50% but when I disconnect the charger, it says 50% but the notification keeps disappearing and reappearing as if it's continuously crashing and restarting rapidly. Screen brightness changes accordingly as it's crashing. I should mention that 50% is not accurate as no matter how much light it still says 50%.

Where can I get logs for you?

Also, if i choose to set brightness to max on usb charger, it works as stated. Plugging in the charger changes it to max (i have it set at 48% so I know it works) and then when I disconnect the charger it senses ambient light correctly.

If you could send me a log dump from CatLog or similar app after it happens, that'd be great.
 

figuremania

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hi I'm using full version of Lux and it stopped changing brightness either automatically of manually...

I'm not sure if the new version of Lux caused it or new kernel I flashed is causing it because I did both at about same time.

I tried to uninstall full version and then installed the free version to see if it worked but it wasn't working either.


I am using Nexus 4 with Franco Kernel r67 flashed.


Edit: only time app does actually change brightness is that I switch brightness in stock setting to 100% and then engage night mode in lux and disengage. then Lux will change brightness back to brightness zero point set at its setting.


I just found out app called Set Orientation is causing the problem. After I disabled it, Lux works perfect like it used to. Ugh...
 
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setasai

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If you could send me a log dump from CatLog or similar app after it happens, that'd be great.

As requested.

There is alot of noise so I included a 4 logs with a few variations of unplugging and plugging in the charger. This is with OMEGA v2.0 Rom for galaxy note 10.1 version 4.1.2 JB.

The last one i think has the least noise. That textlayoutcache entry was overwhelming.
 

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Cyb3rGlitch

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Has anyone had a chance to try the latest full beta? If someone could test the in-app payment stuff, that'd be great! (It only shows up for people using a Nexus 4 or GT-I9300).

I can give refunds after the test (although the features will remain unlocked when you eventually get the market version).
 
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Re: [APP][Official][2.1+] Lux Auto Brightness 0.76

Has anyone had a chance to try the latest full beta? If someone could test the in-app payment stuff, that'd be great! (It only shows up for people using a Nexus 4 or GT-I9300).

I can give refunds after the test (although the features will remain unlocked when you eventually get the market version).

I would like to test the beta!
I have already purchased Lux...

Sent from ThePureHeart's I9300 Boss Version
 

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Has anyone had a chance to try the latest full beta? If someone could test the in-app payment stuff, that'd be great! (It only shows up for people using a Nexus 4 or GT-I9300).

I can give refunds after the test (although the features will remain unlocked when you eventually get the market version).

Worked! Took a little bit of navigating to find where I needed to make the purchase. I would have expected in it the normal settings screen.

Don't bother refunding - keep the $1, lol.
 

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Re: [APP][Official][2.1+] Lux Auto Brightness 0.76

P.s can't seem to install the app as a system app just says insufficient storage but I have 8gb left
can not install as system app in settings...

I know you had good intentions but PLEASE READ A LITTLE before reporting a problem. This one has been posted and answered many times already!



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soulesschild

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Dumb question, do I turn off the auto brightness adjustment in my system settings and let Lux handle it or does Lux directly modify the values for the auto brightness adjustment in system settings?

Also, sent 2 PMs to Cyb3r regarding beta and translation :)
 

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Re: [APP][Official][2.1+] Lux Auto Brightness 0.76

I have purchased full version too, can i test full beta?

Edit: i've sent my db and gmail addresses via pm to you CG.
 
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Re: [APP][Official][2.1+] Lux Auto Brightness 0.76

Hello all,
How do I minimize the expandable notification. I expanded it and can't get it to minimize.

Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
 

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    Lux - The Original Android Auto-Brightness App

    So I thought I should make an XDA thread for Lux, over a year after releasing it to the Play Store!

    FULL or FREE


    Issues/Suggestions

    If you have any issues or suggestions, please add them to the public issue tracker found here. Be sure to search first, duplicated issues will not work in your favour.


    News
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    • Update to 1.06 released to Play Store!
      - Automatic night mode (uses location for sunset/sunrise).
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    • Update to 0.76 released to Play Store!
      - Fixed brightness issues after call

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    • Update to 0.70 released to Play Store!
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      - Fixed Nexus 7 255 luma bug
      - Fixed Tasker 'on wake' revert bug
      - Compat. mode is now known as 'sleep mode'
      - Night Mode now default Dashboard action (hold for Astro. mode)
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    App Description

    Lux isn't your ordinary brightness app. It intelligently adjusts the brightness of your display based on the environment you're in. If, for example, you step into a dimly lit room, Lux will automatically lower the brightness of your display to make it not only comfortable to read, but to also preserve battery power.
    Lux provides the option to automatically adjust the backlight at fixed intervals (periodic mode), when a change in environment is detected (dynamic mode), or when the phone wakes from sleep. It's also possible to adjust the backlight manually. Simply disable automatic mode and you can use it like a traditional brightness tool!
    Perhaps the best thing about Lux is that you can teach it how to behave. If the backlight is too bright or dim for your liking, simply open the provided Dashboard, adjust the brightness slider to the level you desire, then hold the link button. Lux will use this new 'link' as a reference in future.

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    ★FEATURES★
    ■ Custom auto brightness.
    ■ Sub-zero brightness to make reading in the dark significantly less irritating.
    ■ Battery efficient
    ■ Handy brightness widget
    ■ Option to use the camera to read in ambient light.
    ■ Power-user settings such as choice of interpolation, sensor debugging, and linked sample editing.
    ■ Backup to SD.
    ■ 'Ascending' auto mode for phones with inaccurate light sensors.
    ■ Gradual fade for backlight adjustments.
    ■ Astronomer mode adds a red filter to the screen to preserve the eyesight of stargazers.
    ■ Jitter control to prevent constant small changes to the backlight.
    ■ Automatic night mode, to change the colour temperature of the display for comfortable night time viewing.
    ■ Add app specific exceptions via sleep mode
    ■ No ads, or other nuisances.
    ■ Tasker and Locale support!
    Note: Please disable other brightness apps before using Lux. The author is not liable for any issues caused when using this app.

    ★PERMISSIONS★
    TAKE PICTURES AND VIDEOS: Used to read in luma values, if camera input is selected.
    DRAW OVER OTHER APPS: Required for night/astro mode.
    READ PHONE STATE: Required to prevent Lux from interfering with phone controls in Android 4.1.
    MODIFY SYSTEM SETTINGS: Brightness is a system setting, as is toggling the default auto brightness.
    RETRIEVE RUNNING APPS: Required to make the 'sleep list' functionality work, so Lux can disable itself when certain apps are in the foreground.
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    Lux Low-Level Plug-ins

    Soon Lux will support plug-ins to bypass Android API limitations. These plug-ins serve to replace the overlay system Lux uses to make adjustments for Night/Astronomer modes and brightness in general. The plug-in library is free to use for non-commercial development, and can be found here:

    Lux Plug-in Library | Nexus 4 Sample Plug-in Code

    How to make a plug-in

    There are two approaches to making a plug-in for Lux. The passive and the active method. The former is as easy as providing a set of superuser commands for Lux to interpret and apply. These command correlate to functions such as setting pixel RGB or brightness levels. This is the type of plug-in the Nexus 4 sample linked above takes.
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    Getting Started

    Simply import the Lux Plug-in Library source into your IDE as an Android Library Project, and then create a new Android app which extends PassiveDisplay.java.

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    Finally, in your new project's AndroidManifest.xml file, add the following:

    Code:
        <activity
            android:name="com.vitocassisi.lux.plugin.MainActivity"
            android:label="@string/app_name" >
            <intent-filter>
                <action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
    
                <category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
            </intent-filter>
        </activity>
    
        <receiver
            android:name="com.vitocassisi.lux.plugin.LuxBroadcastReceiver"
            android:exported="true" >
            <intent-filter>
                <action android:name="com.vitocassisi.lux.plugin.search" />
            </intent-filter>
        </receiver>
    
        <service
            android:name=".[B]MY_PLUGIN[/B]"
            android:exported="true" >
            <intent-filter>
                <action android:name="[B]YOUR_PACKAGE_NAME_HERE[/B]" />
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        </service>

    Be sure to replace YOUR_PACKAGE_NAME_HERE with the name of your plug-in's package, and MY_PLUGIN with your extended PassiveDisplay class.

    And that's it! Now you're ready to test!


    Enabling Plug-In support within Lux

    To enable plug-in support, you must check 'Enable plug-in support' in the Advanced section of Lux settings. Enabling this option forfeits all responsibility of mine for any issues caused while using Lux. Plug-in's can cause very real damage to your device if they're written incorrectly - don't use plug-ins from sources you don't trust!
    Testing your plug-in
    Testing is critical for creating a good plug-in. You are dealing directly with system files, and can easily cause damage if you do not know what you're doing.

    DO NOT RELEASE A PLUG-IN WITHOUT TESTING IT ON THE TARGET DEVICE FIRST!

    Ensure that the following work with your plug-in installed:
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    • Night Mode
    • General brightness adjustment
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    BE METICULOUS WITH YOUR IMPLEMENTATION OF isSupportedDevice()!
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