[Q] Need guidance on improving gps fix - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

I am a passioned Ingress player and used to use nexus S or Nexus 7. I have been given a Galaxy Nexus which feels great, but the gps lock here in my region is plain horrible on stock 4.2.2. Most of the time my position is like 30-40 meters off and it doesnt change while I'm locked (if I'm locked). Which options are available for me, to get better results?
Kind regards
(I have no problem on rooting the device to get better results)

Check out the play store for an app called faster gps. It will help you customize your gps for your region. I believe it is a root app, so you'll need to root to use. Best of luck!

klobkelosh said:
Check out the play store for an app called faster gps. It will help you customize your gps for your region. I believe it is a root app, so you'll need to root to use. Best of luck!
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might that app be called "FasterFix"? I tried that app and it wouldn't do anything when I hit the "Go" button with Cyanogenmod 10.1.

Yes, faster fix is the name. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Double.FasterFix. not sure why it didn't work for you. I've used it several times on cm10.1 and it has worked fine. Do you have cm root turned on?

klobkelosh said:
Yes, faster fix is the name. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Double.FasterFix. not sure why it didn't work for you. I've used it several times on cm10.1 and it has worked fine. Do you have cm root turned on?
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yep... I can give it another try...
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klobkelosh said:
Yes, faster fix is the name. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Double.FasterFix. not sure why it didn't work for you. I've used it several times on cm10.1 and it has worked fine. Do you have cm root turned on?
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so I tried it again and even rebooted after installing. I also verified that the app was listed in Superuser and it was but still nothing when I hit the Go button.
so, I tried FasterGPS, which is listed as an alternate, open source app on the FasterFix app screen in Play and that worked great!

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Testing help required!

Hey folks, I've had a report from the Play Store that my app is crashing on Glides, but I can't get a log from the users. If any of you would be so good to test out the function and see if you have issues, and then grab me a log of the crash, I would be really grateful.. Will increase your thanks meter of course.
My app thread is here and the latest release is in post #3
When the app opens there is the option at the top to go to Android TTS settings. Apparently, clicking on this causes a crash.
Thanks in advance
brandall
See below
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Aquethys said:
Looks like photo didnt attach... Trying again
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Thank you. I'm wondering if the problem is only with stock, unrooted, but there aren't too many of those on XDA..!
brandall said:
Thank you. I'm wondering if the problem is only with stock, unrooted, but there aren't too many of those on XDA..!
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Indeed. Right when I opened the app it requested su access.
Btw, good work
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Aquethys said:
Indeed. Right when I opened the app it requested su access.
Btw, good work
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Thank you If root is detected, su access is requested for advanced functions. Full busybox commands by voice are in the making!
I downloaded the one from the appstore and that one is working well as well. Got it to learn my name and tell me the time and toggle WIFI on and off. Working fine so far. Yes it does ask for SU. No crashes so far. Is the beta any different?
No problems here. Runs smoothly and recognizes commands.
Running stock rooted.
Tested it on a used Glide I just bought and haven't had time to root yet. Running stock 2.3.5 that was factory reset a couple of days ago. No problems accessing any menu or sub-menu item. Guess I just haven't had time to put enough crap on it to make it unstable.
dudejb said:
I downloaded the one from the appstore and that one is working well as well. Got it to learn my name and tell me the time and toggle WIFI on and off. Working fine so far. Yes it does ask for SU. No crashes so far. Is the beta any different?
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Pyho said:
No problems here. Runs smoothly and recognizes commands.
Running stock rooted.
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oldnoob said:
Tested it on a used Glide I just bought and haven't had time to root yet. Running stock 2.3.5 that was factory reset a couple of days ago. No problems accessing any menu or sub-menu item. Guess I just haven't had time to put enough crap on it to make it unstable.
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Thanks guys, it's appreciated - strange that the crash can't be replicated - there must be some other issues on the devices that are having problems.
The beta release is still a while away and will contain many more advanced features for full device control by voice. It's strange bug reports like this that slow me down! At least I can move on from this one now.
Thanks again, your thanks meters have increased.
brandall
Maybe the user who posted about the crash removed the Pico service
brandall said:
Thanks guys, it's appreciated - strange that the crash can't be replicated - there must be some other issues on the devices that are having problems.
The beta release is still a while away and will contain many more advanced features for full device control by voice. It's strange bug reports like this that slow me down! At least I can move on from this one now.
Thanks again, your thanks meters have increased.
brandall
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1 one feature I would love to see is the ability to add something in the calendar via voice. I hear Siri can do that and would love to see that on Android.
Nardholio said:
Maybe the user who posted about the crash removed the Pico service
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I should have code to catch that and stop the crash - Why I'm even more puzzled that a crash could happen at all....
dudejb said:
1 one feature I would love to see is the ability to add something in the calendar via voice. I hear Siri can do that and would love to see that on Android.
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This feature is working well on my test devices - it'll make an appearance in a couple of releases time, after I've had chance to test it on multiple users calendars and multiple calendar apps.
Ok I just tested my theory. With Pico TTS uninstalled it tries to open settings, which freezes and FCs, and it dumps you right back in your app. Your app does not crash. Honestly if this is the bug, I'd say it's user error and not your fault.
Nardholio said:
Ok I just tested my theory. With Pico TTS uninstalled it tries to open settings, which freezes and FCs, and it dumps you right back in your app. Your app does not crash. Honestly if this is the bug, I'd say it's user error and not your fault.
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Good work Thank you. I assume the crash also may extend to the Pico engine (or perhaps any other) having installation corruption of some kind.
Thanks again to everyone who replied and tested, it's really appreciated. I think I can safely say 'not guilty!'.
Cheers
brandall

[Q] No streaming audio over 3G

I need some help folks.
I developed an app, via a website called Andromo.com, to play my shoutcast radio. I broadcast at both 64kbs and 32kbs, MP3.
My app works fine on most phones, but I have seen about 3 so far that it won't work on. I think it has something to do with the phone's user agent. But, the GS3 usually works fine.
I have a friend with a G3 and while he is connected to WiFi the app works like a charm and streams beautifully. But, the moment he disconnects from WiFi and connnects to 3G, the app quits working and says something about unable to access audio file. HUH? His wife's GS3 does the same thing, by the way.
Can anybody out there give me a clue as to what's going on? Is Sprint somehow blocking shoutcast via 3G? Or, is there a bug in the GS3 software? Or, can it be a bug in my app?
I know very little about the actual innards of an app, so is there some way that the app could be coded wrong that causes this only on the GS3?
Most likely it's just the app's way of making sure that theres a stable connection
Similar to how FaceTime for iOS only worked over wifi?
CNexus said:
Most likely it's just the app's way of making sure that theres a stable connection
Similar to how FaceTime for iOS only worked over wifi?
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I see. Is there any way to fix that? A workaround maybe?
The Lepricon said:
I see. Is there any way to fix that? A workaround maybe?
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Hm, theres probably some sort of spoofing app that would either sandbox it and make it *think* its still in a wifi network, or some sort of tool that would disguise your mobile network connection as a wifi connection
Because if I remember correctly, there are a bunch of other streaming type apps for Android that do this too
The easiest place to fix this would be straight in the code though
CNexus said:
The easiest place to fix this would be straight in the code though
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You mean the code, as in the code for the app? So, it is most likely a problem with the app itself then?
So I should contact Andromo.com and see if it's something in the code?
But, why only on a very few deivces?
Pardon my ignorance, please. I am looking to learn to code apps myself, but having only a basic knowledge of HTML, and nothing else, I have to start at the very beginning......
The Lepricon said:
You mean the code, as in the code for the app? So, it is most likely a problem with the app itself then?
So I should contact Andromo.com and see if it's something in the code?
But, why only on a very few deivces?
Pardon my ignorance, please. I am looking to learn to code apps myself, but having only a basic knowledge of HTML, and nothing else, I have to start at the very beginning......
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No problem
You mentioned only your friends S3. It doesnt do this on other android devices?
I have only run into about 5 people so far that the app gives this error, and only one of those who does not get the error when on WiFi.
The Lepricon said:
I have only run into about 5 people so far that the app gives this error, and only one of those who does not get the error when on WiFi.
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Ah, that changes things
Did they have wifi enabled (even though it wasnt connected)?
I'm not sure. I can ask them.
One of them has a ZTE Warp, and is in Mexico using WiFi and the app still will not play on his phone.
I contacted Andromo.com and they seem to think it has something to do with the User Agent the phone manufacturer uses.
But, the S3 my friend has will work on WiFi, but not using Sprint Mobile Data, makes me wonder......
I dont know, probably some weird bug with how the app is connecting
Post the app, might have something to do with their network, if you post it here then we could see if it works... if you don't want to post publicly or its a paid app, pm it to me (I would say cnexus but I believe his gs3 died recently) and I will see if it works for me......
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flastnoles11 said:
Post the app, might have something to do with their network, if you post it here then we could see if it works... if you don't want to post publicly or its a paid app, pm it to me (I would say cnexus but I believe his gs3 died recently) and I will see if it works for me......
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Gladly post the app if it helps resolve the issue.
Here is the Play Store link as well.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...mNvbS5hbmRyb21vLmRldjE3ODAxMC5hcHAxNjk0NjkiXQ..
Thank you both for your help.
I'm getting that same error, tomorrow I will pull a log and dig into it... would you like me to post the log here also?
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flastnoles11 said:
I'm getting that same error, tomorrow I will pull a log and dig into it... would you like me to post the log here also?
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Seriously, anything to get this issue resolved.
Have you tried on WiFi?
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I'm getting that same error, tomorrow I will pull a log and dig into it... would you like me to post the log here also?
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That would be good, what does the error say exactly?
EDIT: Ok so just tested it and it streams fine on my shift (on 4.1.2). So its looking like its an issue with either the roms you were running, maybe you need to roll back a version, or maybe it is being blocked by another app
CNexus said:
That would be good, what does the error say exactly?
EDIT: Ok so just tested it and it streams fine on my shift (on 4.1.2). So its looking like its an issue with either the roms you were running, maybe you need to roll back a version, or maybe it is being blocked by another app
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Definitely not being blocked by an app, if it was my other streaming apps wouldn't work also.. I will pull a log tomorrow and find out exactly what the issue is... error says... error accessing audio file...
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The Lepricon said:
Seriously, anything to get this issue resolved.
Have you tried on WiFi?
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No Wi-Fi here.....
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flastnoles11 said:
Definitely not being blocked by an app, if it was my other streaming apps wouldn't work also.. I will pull a log tomorrow and find out exactly what the issue is... error says... error accessing audio file...
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Did you pull a log?
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Did you pull a log?
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Not yet bud, been busy today, I will at some point today though...
Edit-just pulled the log, will upload soon... stated log just before I started the app and Shut it off right after it failed so it wouldn't be HUGE... no time to look through it so I hope you can read it... :thumbup:
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Ok here's the log, media player through some errors at quick glance, that's the only thing that stood out to me though... logcat
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flastnoles11 said:
Ok here's the log, media player through some errors at quick glance, that's the only thing that stood out to me though... logcat
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Thank you so much. I can't understand it myself, but I can find someone who can. I may forward it to the tech support at Andromo.com and see what the get from it.
I appreciate your help.
The Lepricon said:
Thank you so much. I can't understand it myself, but I can find someone who can. I may forward it to the tech support at Andromo.com and see what the get from it.
I appreciate your help.
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Not a problem bro, if they need more of a log just let me know (they shouldn't though cuz I know I started and stopped it at the right time) hope it helps, seems like a great app! There should be more of its kind around, kudos to you sir! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
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[Q] Latest Kindle App Constant Force Close

Does anyone else experience this issue on the latest version of the Kindle Android App?
I've tried everything I can, clearing cache, clearing data, uninstalling, rolling back to previous version, fixed permission - nothing seemed to work.
I thought that it's a bad update, but I try the same version on my tablet and it runs fine. So I wonder if it's specific to the note 3....
I'm on stock ROM but rooted. Couple days ago it won't even let me get to the amazon home screen. Today, I"m able to get in, but as soon as I load a book it'll FC.
baymon said:
Does anyone else experience this issue on the latest version of the Kindle Android App?
I've tried everything I can, clearing cache, clearing data, uninstalling, rolling back to previous version, fixed permission - nothing seemed to work.
I thought that it's a bad update, but I try the same version on my tablet and it runs fine. So I wonder if it's specific to the note 3....
I'm on stock ROM but rooted. Couple days ago it won't even let me get to the amazon home screen. Today, I"m able to get in, but as soon as I load a book it'll FC.
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I haven't had this issue. But as an alternative, Samsung just released it's Kindle for Samsung app. You can get it in the Samsung Apps. It's an official Kindle app, just from Samsung. Plus you get to choose a free book every month. Check out this thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2721555
I use it now because I like the design/style better than the original Kindle app.
Hope that helps.
Works fine with me and I haven't experienced it yet.
Lorettaa said:
Works fine with me and I haven't experienced it yet.
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WOW, hey everyone, it works fine for this person, nothing to see here!
How's that post count increasing going for you? Got enough yet?
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LOL! What's your problem? Do I have to say I'm experiencing it too? Even I don't experience that force close thing? And what about my post count increasing? Is there a limit? Be surprised if my post count were decreasing
Techngro said:
I haven't had this issue. But as an alternative, Samsung just released it's Kindle for Samsung app. You can get it in the Samsung Apps. It's an official Kindle app, just from Samsung. Plus you get to choose a free book every month. Check out this thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2721555
I use it now because I like the design/style better than the original Kindle app.
Hope that helps.
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Thank you, this one works. I still don't know why the version from amazon/google play craps out on me like that.
toastido said:
WOW, hey everyone, it works fine for this person, nothing to see here!
How's that post count increasing going for you? Got enough yet?
Sent from my leanKernel 2.4 powered stock 4.4.2 SM-N900T
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Actually, if you read the original post, the OP asks specifically if anyone else is having issues with the Kindle app. That's why I started my post above with "I haven't had this issue."
It's really not necessary to attack people for answering someone's question, especially when your post added even less with respect to helping the OP.
Lorettaa said:
LOL! What's your problem? Do I have to say I'm experiencing it too? Even I don't experience that force close thing? And what about my post count increasing? Is there a limit? Be surprised if my post count were decreasing
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I think this is the beginning of Kanly - the art of vendetta.
Sorry, i'm still reading the Dune series. Plus I watched the 4 hour extended edition last night until 4am. :laugh:
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baymon said:
Thank you, this one works. I still don't know why the version from amazon/google play craps out on me like that.
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I'm glad that works. Don't forget your free book every month.
Techngro said:
I haven't had this issue. But as an alternative, Samsung just released it's Kindle for Samsung app. You can get it in the Samsung Apps. It's an official Kindle app, just from Samsung. Plus you get to choose a free book every month. Check out this thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2721555
I use it now because I like the design/style better than the original Kindle app.
Hope that helps.
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Wasn't having a problem with the amazon app, but thanks for the tip on the samsung version! Anything free is worth it!

Cyanogenmod camera

I've been wanting to install CM for a while now, but after looking around it seems that the camera related stuff is very dependant on some proprietary stuff so it tends to freeze on CM and cause the phone to reboot - does that happen very often? I believe it should be stable on milestone versions, but I just want to double check.
amerkiller1995 said:
I've been wanting to install CM for a while now, but after looking around it seems that the camera related stuff is very dependant on some proprietary stuff so it tends to freeze on CM and cause the phone to reboot - does that happen very often? I believe it should be stable on milestone versions, but I just want to double check.
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Well I'm not sure what you have been reading but the camera issue does not force the phone to reboot. You do however have to rebooted yourself if it fails to connect.
However there is a fix/workaround on Google play, just remember to follow instructions or it wont work...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.billgbennett.camerafix&hl=en_GB
I use Google Camera (As I like photosphere) and whenever I get the "cant connect" issue I use this and it launches fine
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Well I'm not sure what you have been reading but the camera issue does not force the phone to reboot. You do however have to rebooted yourself if it fails to connect.
However there is a fix/workaround on Google play, just remember to follow instructions or it wont work...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.billgbennett.camerafix&hl=en_GB
I use Google Camera (As I like photosphere) and whenever I get the "cant connect" issue I use this and it launches fine
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Yes, that's what I meant, good to hear it's sorted.
Am I right in thinking that CM based on Lollipop is several months away? I thought about waiting but if that's the case then I think I'll go with CM11.
amerkiller1995 said:
Yes, that's what I meant, good to hear it's sorted.
Am I right in thinking that CM based on Lollipop is several months away? I thought about waiting but if that's the case then I think I'll go with CM11.
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Could be yes but you will likely see other nice AOSP based roms before then.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/themes-apps/17-fixed-camera-app-lib-cm-aosp-roms-t2505973
Try version 4 of this fix for cm. After flashing i had "can't connect" error completely gone.
Still i find photo quality much worse than stock rom.
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Try version 4 of this fix for cm. After flashing i had "can't connect" error completely gone.
Still i find photo quality much worse than stock rom.
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What if you use alternative camera apps (eg. Google Camera), is it still worse?
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What if you use alternative camera apps (eg. Google Camera), is it still worse?
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Yeah, what i mean is camera on non-stock roms is just way worse, afaik it's driver related problem.
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For a while now i've been using stock-based. May be any one could share some photos (day- and night-time) taken on cm/pa/other custom rom for comparison.
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Yeah, what i mean is camera on non-stock roms is just way worse, afaik it's driver related problem.
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For a while now i've been using stock-based. May be any one could share some photos (day- and night-time) taken on cm/pa/other custom rom for comparison.
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Eh... This doesn't sound too good, guess I'll stay on stock for the time being. Thanks for all the replies.

Flash Notification App

Hey all, looking to get input for a working flash notification app. For when you get a text, call, app notification, etc... Perviously used a few on the Note 7 but can't seem to find one down that fully functions.
Thanks in advance!
Flashing notifications has always been a big deal to me. I've been let down in the past with some devices limitation on different lights and what not. I purchased an app a couple years ago that works great if your device can handle it. I've tested it on the pixel and it works excellent. It's called lightflow.. and here's the play store link.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rageconsulting.android.lightflow&hl=en
You do need root, and in setting - notifications - click on the gear - turn on pulse notification light (which is off by default!?!?!?!). You also need to give it rights in the accessibility menu.
Should work fine for you as it's working GREAT for me.
Good luck!
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Taykiin said:
Hey all, looking to get input for a working flash notification app. For when you get a text, call, app notification, etc... Perviously used a few on the Note 7 but can't seem to find one down that fully functions.
Thanks in advance!
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here's a free version.. not sure how limited it is.. might be good for testing purposes (but I can already tell you this is working fine).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rageconsulting.android.lightflowlite&hl=en
also, I read on this app it doesn't REQUIRE root which I thought was required when I first purchased the app. Things might have changed. I did root my pixel and this app is working fine. If it doesn't work, it might be root related if you don't have root.
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Flashing notifications has always been a big deal to me. I've been let down in the past with some devices limitation on different lights and what not. I purchased an app a couple years ago that works great if your device can handle it. I've tested it on the pixel and it works excellent. It's called lightflow.. and here's the play store link.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rageconsulting.android.lightflow&hl=en
You do need root, and in setting - notifications - click on the gear - turn on pulse notification light (which is off by default!?!?!?!). You also need to give it rights in the accessibility menu.
Should work fine for you as it's working GREAT for me.
Good luck!
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here's a free version.. not sure how limited it is.. might be good for testing purposes (but I can already tell you this is working fine).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rageconsulting.android.lightflowlite&hl=en
also, I read on this app it doesn't REQUIRE root which I thought was required when I first purchased the app. Things might have changed. I did root my pixel and this app is working fine. If it doesn't work, it might be root related if you don't have root.
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Wow, great...just installed Light Flow. Was unaware of all the features associate with that app. I will be sure to give it a go here tonight and try and figure out all these settings! Thank you very much for the input!
Much appreciated!

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