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NOTICE: This app is deprecated as of 22.2.2024. It is no longer maintained. Support is given only in the form of help getting existing functionality working, not further development.

[APP][2.2+] Velis auto brightness 4.84

A pretty powerfully adjustable auto-brightness app for your android device.

Notice: project is alive again. Latest app version is in Play store, one week later in full release.

Deployments from android 2.1 up. Latest versions development supports Android 5.0 and up.
Any feedback highly appreciated.

Beta testers (via Play Store beta program): just apply for beta.

The app features a developer settings dialog which can be reached by long-pressing proximity reading on main screen.

Google play link for download. (and description)

Manual

Looking to help with translations? Go here, register an account (if not registered already) and then click either "Join language" on existing language or "Suggest another language" if your language of choice is not yet in the project. Wait a bit for me to approve you and you can start translating.
lease note that the translation app is still an early WiP, so drop me an email to jure (at) velis.si if something doesn't work right for you or if you have a suggestion.


This app is translated to the following languages:
* English - base language
* Chinese by Jinran Lin
* Czech by Holly Hell
* Dutch by Maardiweb
* French by Pims83
* Italian by siggey
* German by Chef Koch
* Hungarian by XT69
* Japanese by Magus & Masaki
* Lithuanian by cukierkas
* Norvegian by MrMastodon
* Persian by Alireza Afkar
* Polish by trur3
* Romanian by rapttorx
* Russian by Pavel Utochkin
* Slovak by kubics
* Spanish by UnderXP
* Vietnamese by Vu Hien
* Slovene

Thank you all for your help. :highfive: VAB wouldn't be what it is without you!


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Velis Auto Brightness, App for the Android General

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velis74

Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 4.84
Stable Release Date: 2023-01-02
Current Beta Version: 5.00
Beta Release Date: 2023-01-05

Created 2013-11-12
Last Updated 2022-12-23
 

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Looks very interesting and flexible, I was looking for for an alternative to the standard auto brightness feature.
Just installed it and will give it a spin. I will report back when I have some hands on experience.

Also very interested to see what the effect will be on battery life.

EDIT: First impression is great, the light level adapts very fast to changing conditions, and very easy to customise.
This looks like a great app.
 
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@velis74,

WOW!

I'm very, very impressed. Never had so precise auto brightness behavior.

on my Galaxy S (1) GT i9000; CM10 jellybean (HellyBean 27092012)


Thank you for that GREAT tool.

regards

bitstra
 
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donjamal said:
Not working on Xperia S, can't read the brightness of the environment, also it says there's no light sensor in the device :(

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If i read tech specs correctly, xperia s doesn't have a brightness sensor. Considering other specs of this phone, i find this odd. However, the program will detect a brightness sensor if there is one implemented...


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Testing so far. Very nice:D

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---------- Post added at 09:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:50 PM ----------

Testing so far so good:D

RR 308 dori
 
II_DiE_4

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Works on GS2 and so far its Amazing. Good job.

Its like screen filter on steroids :)

Edit: But it also have the problem that the Install button cant be pressed, like with screenfilter, when the app is on.
Just putting this here maybe some1 would face the same problem and go nuts.
 
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One small issue is it force closes if I go past the 1000 mark but othwise great and extremely responsive.
 
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perfect sensor response!!!

never experienced this before on my phone, light reaction is very fast, keep it up...

Sent from my SimpleSoft themed Galaxy S2 using Tapatalk 2
 
THE RED BLUR

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Hi thanks for this app as it is a good idea but Once activated I could not install any apps from sd card. Even after De activating it would not let me install app. So I had to freeze the app completely with titanium then I could install apps.

Hopefully u can fix this bug. :)

PHONE : SGSII
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2nd Rom RR JB 3.0.8
KERNEL : Dorimanx 5.83 Beta A
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THE RED BLUR said:
Hi thanks for this app as it is a good idea but Once activated I could not install any apps from sd card. Even after De activating it would not let me install app. So I had to freeze the app completely with titanium then I could install apps.

Hopefully u can fix this bug. :)

PHONE : SGSII
Sent via: Tapatalk 2
Main ROM: RR ics 2.7(mod service jar) ONLINE
2nd Rom RR JB 3.0.8
KERNEL : Dorimanx 5.83 Beta A
MODEM : LPS
ROOT APP : SuperSu
Click to expand...
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I see the same problem.

SG2 cant push the INSTALL when installing any app!

But all is great, i like it the way it's works and show us the status.
 
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THE RED BLUR said:
Hi thanks for this app as it is a good idea but Once activated I could not install any apps from sd card. Even after De activating it would not let me install app. So I had to freeze the app completely with titanium then I could install apps.

Hopefully u can fix this bug. :)

PHONE : SGSII
Sent via: Tapatalk 2
Main ROM: RR ics 2.7(mod service jar) ONLINE
2nd Rom RR JB 3.0.8
KERNEL : Dorimanx 5.83 Beta A
MODEM : LPS
ROOT APP : SuperSu
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

Same here, after install the app i click on install but nothing happens, cancel works :p

Otherwise great app mate excellent response on changing brightness.
 
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    velis74
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    NOTICE: This app is deprecated as of 22.2.2024. It is no longer maintained. Support is given only in the form of help getting existing functionality working, not further development.

    [APP][2.2+] Velis auto brightness 4.84

    A pretty powerfully adjustable auto-brightness app for your android device.

    Notice: project is alive again. Latest app version is in Play store, one week later in full release.

    Deployments from android 2.1 up. Latest versions development supports Android 5.0 and up.
    Any feedback highly appreciated.

    Beta testers (via Play Store beta program): just apply for beta.

    The app features a developer settings dialog which can be reached by long-pressing proximity reading on main screen.

    Google play link for download. (and description)

    Manual

    Looking to help with translations? Go     here, register an account (if not registered already) and then click either "Join language" on existing language or "Suggest another language" if your language of choice is not yet in the project. Wait a bit for me to approve you and you can start translating.
    lease note that the translation app is still an early WiP, so drop me an email to jure (at) velis.si if something doesn't work right for you or if you have a suggestion.


    This app is translated to the following languages:
    * English - base language
    * Chinese by Jinran Lin
    * Czech by Holly Hell
    * Dutch by Maardiweb
    * French by Pims83
    * Italian by siggey
    * German by Chef Koch
    * Hungarian by XT69
    * Japanese by Magus & Masaki
    * Lithuanian by cukierkas
    * Norvegian by MrMastodon
    * Persian by Alireza Afkar
    * Polish by trur3
    * Romanian by rapttorx
    * Russian by Pavel Utochkin
    * Slovak by kubics
    * Spanish by UnderXP
    * Vietnamese by Vu Hien
    * Slovene

    Thank you all for your help. :highfive: VAB wouldn't be what it is without you!


    XDA:DevDB Information
    Velis Auto Brightness, App for the Android General

    Contributors
    velis74

    Version Information
    Status:     Stable
    Current Stable Version: 4.84
    Stable Release Date: 2023-01-02
    Current Beta Version: 5.00
    Beta Release Date: 2023-01-05

    Created 2013-11-12
    Last Updated 2022-12-23
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    velis74
    velis74
    Thread reopened per moderator decision. Some of you already know there's a dispute with Lux auto brightness author regarding app description text. I have removed it in entirety to remove any ambiguity. Text on play store is in its 3rd revision which was written entirely from scratch. In my opinion it bears absolutely no resemblance to lux description.

    Please do not comment on this in your further posts. The thread should remain on-topic.
    If you still feel you have to say something about it, please PM me or the mod about it.

    In the mean time I have released v 1.10.32

    No more of no sensor reading (found out why service was crashing)

    I have however detected an issue when the device is in a constant light conditions (night). Although I have the sensor reading, the graph still drops to 0 and minimizes the brightness.
    Direct solution is to attempt to modify the graph and then cancel the operation. This will restore the brightness to the graph setting.

    Edit: fixed

    Edit: TO DO list updated and rearranged. Top items have high priority.

    Thanks for all the support so far, everyone. I never hoped for such a positive feedback.
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    velis74
    velis74
    I think I found the cause of sensor readings getting stuck: it happens when you turn on the screen while proximity sensor is covered (active). The app then ignores the subsequent sensor readings because of proximity and when proximity is finally released, lack of further light events "causes" the app to not update the brightness according to most recent light reading. Of course, this mostly ever happens while in a dark room - that's when light events are very rare because the sensor just doesn't detect any changes in light.

    I have added an auto-generated event to occur just after the proximity sensor should release so that the brightness will then be updated. In my testing, I cannot reproduce the problem any more.

    I will upload the new apk to OP now and later today to the market. I just want to test a bit more because this isn't the only change I've done.
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    velis74
    velis74
    Sukhi said:
    One of the best apps that I have used offlate. I am just addicted to it now. The development certainly needs to continue and if possible the future updates could add profile export ans restore feature. No need for frequent updates, as it is almost bug free now. Would just wish for Android 10 support.
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    Yeah, decided to give it anbother go. Not sure when I will find the time, though. Need to fix wizard which took some damage when I was doing support for the new Androids. Hopefully there will be something before THIS new year. :angel:
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    velis74
    velis74
    Sorry for no activity guys, I get so little comp time lately :(
    I have however managed to make some progress and have updated first post with a new version that has the following new additions:

    • Service will stop after a minute if auto brightness is disabled
    • Support for proprietary sensor solutions on Sony Xperia, SGS2
    • Updated translations: german, persian

    This is not yet a release since I'd like to do two more things before I do that:
    1. Try to fix the graph freeze
    2. Create a first-start settings wizard

    In order to do the first, this version (in the first post, not the market) contains some logging enhancements. I would ask someone with the problem to please drop me a mail with logcat @ level 9 (long press the proximity sensor reading values to set the level). All I need is a few seconds @ level 9 when the graph is not responding to light changes.

    The second item will be a series of 4 - 5 dialogs asking the user about his basic preferences. I will make it so that even existing users will have the option of running this dialog.

    Of course, I'm also interested in Xperia sensor support if any Xperia users are still following the thread. Maybe for the support to work correctly, apps like this will need to be active. The app should work even without that, but there may be some strange results because OS and app will fight for their brightness. Don't know what the OS does if an app sets its own brightness.

    @shadowch: The baby is great, we're having so much fun. We already managed to get her to sleep during the nights (that's why I have no more comp time :D ) We're all going for a walk to lake Bled today.
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