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On the htc clock/weather widget, the little weather picture (sun, sun with clouds, moon) seems to be off lol. For example, its 10 pm, but according to the weather widget, its still sunny outside. I have the location set right, and refreshed/reloaded it a few times as well. Is that normal, or is there some kind of fix?
I had the same problem until I checked my process/app killer and noticed it was being auto-killed so it wouldn't update, in fact it would disappear from the clock and date completely. I would have to click where it should be and bring up the main weather app and hit the refresh button then click back to the home screen and it would refresh there. Find out what app killer is killing the process and put it in the ignore list.
Cheers...
You're not alone. I've seen this problem on my mom's stock HTC hero and my gf's stock Evo as well as my own rooted Evo using damage control Rom. Even more odd is comparing "current" location with exact same location hand selected. Current location will be totally off while same selected location is correct.
Also worth noting is side by side comparisons of HTC weather widget, fancy widget (available in the market) and the weather channel. They will all show different temps and conditions.
I don't know for sure, but my guess is they pull weather data from different sources and sometimes the sources are not providing accurate data.
Also worth noting is that none of the 3 devices I've mentioned were using a task killer.
Its not that much of a big deal to me. It's kind of irritating to not have things line up right, like exact temperatures and the moon or sun, but oh well. I live in Florida, so all I care about is if it will rain or not. Anything over 80 degrees doesnt matter here haha.
I came from the Galaxy Note to the GNex, and on the Note you had the option to turn off the feature where if there's a lot of white on a page, the LCD will automatically dim to conserve battery life (at least I think this is why it does this). Also, you had the ability to control the brightness of the browser. On the GNex, I don't see any of these options to control the brightness of the phone, resulting with the browser looking a lot dimmer than the rest of my phone (especially when I load up sites that contain a lot of white area like Google or Facebook). The issue isn't isolated to the browser only, but even in the Facebook application (aside from the Facebook website), since there's a lot of white area, it looks dim and kind of washed out.
Is there a fix or work around to this? When I put the Nexus beside my brothers iPhone and do a browser brightness comparison, the Nexus looks so dark and blah...
Thanks!
There's no way to turn it off on the nexus. But I swear I can't see this dimming like other people can. Is it only on the Verizon one maybe?
Hello!
My wish is to make an app accessible in the fastest way possible, without going back to home screens or other menus.
The app is 'display filter'.
I used Screen Filter for years (I think it's from XDA), I recently switched to display filter because it offers an overlay bar to adjust on-the-fly the amount of % filter without switching focus to the options screen.
Well, I would like this to be activated by the long press (or something else, a gesture, or a combination of hardware buttons (which on the nexus 7 are only 3...volume up-down + power). I usually read comics, and that app is very helpful even with daylight (also to have some privacy in case you're surrounded by people).
Is it possible to do what I am asking?
I also thought of 'wave launcher'....but I think it doesn't work while I am using the comic reader....that means I would turn page whenever I would have to bring up the wave launcher....so that doesn't work.
Any ideas? Leaving the display filter always active is not an option (at least not the best one).
Sorry for reviving a dead thread, but I have a solution to your problem. GMD gesture control is an app that allows you to configure your own multitouch gestures, and I think that you'd be able to make one that opens your screen filter app. The full version of the app costs ~$5 (well worth it in my opinon,) so if you reply I could try it out for you
I need good apps to save my battery, during 7/8 hours no rooted phone
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Juice Defender
Packed with seemingly endless options, Juice Defender is perhaps my favorite app on this list. The free client lets you manage common connections, such as mobile data as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Multiple preset modes, like "aggressive" and "balanced," allow for toggling and scheduling, background synchronization, and choosing which apps can keep your screen on.
Juice Defender is available in three versions with various features to suit your needs.
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Aside from the free app, Juice Defender also comes in Plus ($1.99) and Ultimate ($4.99) versions. Depending on what level of control you are looking for, one might be better suited for your needs. The Plus version, for instance, adds "extreme" and "customized" profiles as well as location-aware Wi-Fi, not to mention scheduling for night hours. The Ultimate app also boasts peak hours and weekend settings, autosync, and deeper GPS controls.
Indeed, I definitely recommend the free client as a starting point but have no qualms about endorsing the paid apps.
Standout features: Multiple versions to suit needs, user profiles, scheduling, and location-aware features.
Battery Defender
One of the more feature-rich free clients I've encountered, Battery Defender offers plenty of options at no cost. It might sound trivial, but I like having the exact battery percentage listed in my notification bar. Far more accurate than what the stock experience usually gives you, it's a simple pleasure.
Battery Defender provides quick access to a number of options.
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Battery Defender provides quick and painless access to toggling your common connections such as GPS, Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth. I like being able to hop in and turn off the stuff I'm not using -- every little bit helps. While this sort of thing is built into many of today's top Android phones, older or less popular models aren't so fortunate.
Another feature that users will appreciate is Genius Scan, which allows sync to occur every 15 minutes. The adjustable "quiet sleeping" option disables Wi-Fi and data connections at night, a helpful feature for those who do not sleep next to their phones.
Standout features: Easy connections toggling, sleeping mode, staggered sync, and battery percentage in notification bar.
Go Battery Saver & Power Widget
Designed by the Go Dev Team, this one is as gorgeous as it is flexible. A simple tap of the screen lets you toggle preset modes, making it easy to go from reading and relaxing to online gaming. For those who don't like the standard modes, there are two other slots available for creating custom experiences.
Go Battery Saver & Power Widget keeps an eye on your apps to determine which are eating up battery more than others. By assigning a score to your battery, the app is able to determine which features you can enable or disable to extend its life. Tapping the optimize button, in essence, cleans everything up and tacks on some extra expected life. Doing this alone can provide an extra hour or more.
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GO Battery Saver & Power Widget recently received a fresh coat of paint.
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While the free app is stocked with options and settings, the premium pack brings about another dozen features. Available through in-app purchase for $4.99, this upgraded bundle removes ads and tosses in scheduled settings, more control over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and CPU, and a third "extreme" mode.
The app provides quick access to a number of settings with two home screen widgets. Should you go with the premium option, there are three more widgets to choose from. A number of skins or themes are available for Go Dev's own widgets, and you can also adjust how items appear in the notification bar.
Standout features: Handy widgets, multiple user modes, very clean interface, a steady stream of development updates.
Autorun Manager
Perhaps the most "risky" app on this list, Autorun Manager lets you determine which apps start running when your phone boots up. Like the aforementioned apps, this one comes in two modes: basic and advanced. Apps selected in basic mode are terminated immediately when the phone boots, though some will pop back up and start running. My advice here is to leave those alone and let system settings take over. As for the advanced mode, you will find more control over things such as widgets and receivers, and system-wide actions.
Autorun Manager lets users decide which apps start upon bootup of the Android handset.
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The free version of Autorun Manager is supported by ads, but you can purchase a Pro key for $3.99. Doing so will also keep apps from auto-restarting in basic mode, as well as block more than 10 receivers in advanced mode. Just for good measure, you also get "Chuck Norris mode," which lets you kill apps in a more aggressive manner. Please note that if you are on the fence over this app, we suggest you err on the side of caution and pass. For those of you who demand more control and a have firm grasp on Android's core functions, however, this might be right up your alley.
Standout features: Stops pesky apps from starting up, two user modes, clear insight into what runs immediately at bootup, awesome Chuck Norris reference.
Tasker
Of all the apps listed here, Tasker is the one that provides more than just battery extension and task-killing. In fact, I would recommend this one to anyone who wants to help automate the Android experience.
In the area of battery life, I like Tasker; it allows me to set times for sleeping and disabling of connections. While I generally tend to plug my phone in overnight, Tasker has proven handy in cases where I do not. Besides time of day, other triggers include day and location; both are useful for people with set work schedules.
Tasker provides users with a myriad of automation options.
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I also appreciate the way Tasker lets me set my phone to handle media, texting, phone calls, and other Android functions. It might take a while to fully grasp the capabilities, but at $2.99, this one is a true set-it-and-forget-it app.
Those of you with a Chromecast may enjoy some of the extensions and apps that tie into Tasker. One recently making headlines in the Android space, AutoCast, brings about numerous configurations and settings for Google's HDMI dongle.
Standout features: Automated settings based on time, day, and location; automatic settings for text and calls; clean and clutter-free interface.
Other tips and best practices
Chances are good that you can extend battery life by adjusting a few settings on your device or by following a couple of steps. Switching to airplane mode or turning off features like Bluetooth, NFC, and GPS can eke out a few more minutes of life in a pinch.
Is your phone set to automatically adjust brightness? Are your social media apps constantly pinging for updates? You may surprised at how much control you have over the apps and services on your smartphone.
It's not uncommon for an app developer to introduce a new feature or make an adjustment that impacts the battery. Along those lines, I always recommend updating apps to the latest versions. Sometimes these little "bug fixes" can pay off in big ways.
Your favorites?
Which Android applications do you use to extend the battery life of your Android device? Is it one of the five highlighted here, or do you prefer a different client? I would love to hear your feedback in the comments below.
Thought it'd be cool to start a thread of everyone's favorite Watch face.
I developed this one last week is free. Let me know what you think.
http://apps.samsung.com/gear/appDetail.as?appId=com.watchface.ShrekDroidBlueSteel
Working on watchface #2. Not live in the app store yet, but what do you think?
Also anyone who likes my first watch face I'd love some reviews in the app store.
I don't know if it exist, but did you ever think about creating a watchface whose always on display is analoge and the actual activated face being digital? For me only watch faces with a very simple AoD are feasible since I do not want to waste the whole battery on a fancy display I do not currently look at
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I'm not personally a fan of blue watchfaces, or anything else with background colors other than either pure or very-near black. I just find that the OLED glow from them really looks unnatural.
Does anyone know if the two watchfaces to the left in the Samsung marketing pics below are defaults on the Galaxy Watch that can be obtained and installed on the Gear S3?
Also, in particular - those 2 watch faces seem to show the current weather/temperature... does anyone also know if that works properly without killing the battery on the Galaxy Watch, as opposed to the Gear S3? I've tried about a dozen "weather" capable watchfaces on the Gear S3, and every one of them drains the battery at about 10% per hour, instead of <1% when using any other non-weather watchface.
I'm wondering if this is just bad programming/implementation of the weather on existing watchfaces that the developers aren't aware of (possibly turning on and leaving on GPS all the time?). And if the new watch faces in the picture implement the weather feature better and don't suck the battery dry?
Many thanks
TRJB
v1rtu4l said:
I don't know if it exist, but did you ever think about creating a watchface whose always on display is analoge and the actual activated face being digital? For me only watch faces with a very simple AoD are feasible since I do not want to waste the whole battery on a fancy display I do not currently look at
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That's an interesting idea. I can take a look into that. Most watches I have use both analog and digital, but I could easily do analog only on a black background for the AOD screen.
therealjoeblow said:
I'm not personally a fan of blue watchfaces, or anything else with background colors other than either pure or very-near black. I just find that the OLED glow from them really looks unnatural.
Does anyone know if the two watchfaces to the left in the Samsung marketing pics below are defaults on the Galaxy Watch that can be obtained and installed on the Gear S3?
Also, in particular - those 2 watch faces seem to show the current weather/temperature... does anyone also know if that works properly without killing the battery on the Galaxy Watch, as opposed to the Gear S3? I've tried about a dozen "weather" capable watchfaces on the Gear S3, and every one of them drains the battery at about 10% per hour, instead of <1% when using any other non-weather watchface.
I'm wondering if this is just bad programming/implementation of the weather on existing watchfaces that the developers aren't aware of (possibly turning on and leaving on GPS all the time?). And if the new watch faces in the picture implement the weather feature better and don't suck the battery dry?
Many thanks
TRJB
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No pictures came through on your post btw.
Weather on watch faces is tricky. I think the battery drain is a Samsung issue actually. It pulls the data from your phone, but it updates it ALOT. Way too often IMO. I have avoided using it for that reason, but may take a look and see if I can trick it into only pulling once an hour or something.
If you had a black background watch face what would you want the colors of everything else to be?
Working on a "mostly black" watchface per the above request. Made a blue and a red.
Red version
therealjoeblow said:
Many thanks
TRJB
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Let me know if you want a different color combo
ShrekOpher said:
No pictures came through on your post btw.
Weather on watch faces is tricky. I think the battery drain is a Samsung issue actually. It pulls the data from your phone, but it updates it ALOT. Way too often IMO. I have avoided using it for that reason, but may take a look and see if I can trick it into only pulling once an hour or something.
If you had a black background watch face what would you want the colors of everything else to be?
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Hopefully I fixed the post, the image with the marketing photo should be attached now. I normally put my images on postimages.org and use the "img" tool to insert them in forum posts - that doesn't seem to work here for some reason so I uploaded to xda as an attachment instead.
As far as style and color, I *really* like this stock photo of the new Galaxy Watch that everyone has on their sites. It seems to be the new default watch face. I'd love to get that for the Gear S3. If weather isn't an option due to huge battery drain, then heartrate instead.
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Working on a "mostly black" watchface per the above request. Made a blue and a red.
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i like the glow effect of the green one, but am really worried about the battery life if this was to be the AoD as well. Would prefer a very low battery consuming (few pixels alive on AoD) with the time still showing and the real watch face to include the appointments of your calendar.
I keep going back to the preinstalled "my day" or whatever it is called during the work day, because it's just great to have those appointments show up.
What do you think about the idea to only have an hour indicator at the border (like what some clock faces do for the second) so you can see how close your next appointment is and the rest of clock being a very simply digital clock?
Pretty quiet here ?
Here is the one I made for myself with Watchmaker
Actually just updated it (PMW-01.3).
I added the glowing seconds and weather icon.
The idea was to have a good watch for traveling but yet elegant.
I also ripped on of the Samsung's BG to have a unified interface with the one I use.
Happy to share it if you like it.
v1rtu4l said:
i like the glow effect of the green one, but am really worried about the battery life if this was to be the AoD as well. Would prefer a very low battery consuming (few pixels alive on AoD) with the time still showing and the real watch face to include the appointments of your calendar.
I keep going back to the preinstalled "my day" or whatever it is called during the work day, because it's just great to have those appointments show up.
What do you think about the idea to only have an hour indicator at the border (like what some clock faces do for the second) so you can see how close your next appointment is and the rest of clock being a very simply digital clock?
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The AOD screen on the watch only uses about 6% of the pixels. So it should be pretty easy on the battery. I'm running it on the watch now I'll let you know how it goes. I don't push anything to the app store that is bad on the battery.
I can add a calendar widget to it, but it will probably cause more battery drain.
The "My Day" clock face is pretty close to what i really would like to have, but the AoD on that one has a moving hand for the seconds. I would probably like to have that removed, so it is more static and battery friendly. Sadly i did not find a way yet to get the "My Day" clock face into the Clock Face Designer to adjust it.
It would be great to have this with the adjusted AoD and a Digital instead of a analogue clock for the regular clock view.
Do you know how to get the preinstalled clock faces into the designer ?
I have a question about Watchmaker for those of you using it...
Do the watch faces update themselves (their time display) either in the background, or just before the screen turns back on?
IE, with GWD watch faces, that's the case, when the screen lights up the watch face is showing the current correct time.
However with both Mr. Time and Facer, this is NOT the case. The watch faces stall at whatever time it was when the screen turned off, and when it turns back on, the incorrect time is briefly displayed, after which it abruptly jumps to the correct time. This is hugely anoying to me and I don't use either of those apps and their plethora of watch faces for that reason.
What is the case with Watchmaker - do those faces function correctly like the native Samsung GWD ones do, or do they jump the time like Mr. Time and Facer?
Thanks
TRJB
therealjoeblow said:
I have a question about Watchmaker for those of you using it...
Do the watch faces update themselves (their time display) either in the background, or just before the screen turns back on?
IE, with GWD watch faces, that's the case, when the screen lights up the watch face is showing the current correct time.
However with both Mr. Time and Facer, this is NOT the case. The watch faces stall at whatever time it was when the screen turned off, and when it turns back on, the incorrect time is briefly displayed, after which it abruptly jumps to the correct time. This is hugely anoying to me and I don't use either of those apps and their plethora of watch faces for that reason.
What is the case with Watchmaker - do those faces function correctly like the native Samsung GWD ones do, or do they jump the time like Mr. Time and Facer?
Thanks
TRJB
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Hi there
It does jump to the actual time when the watch goes on. But it's almost instantly happening.
Here is the shortest video I ever made
https://www.dropbox.com/s/g1fbmpustxpw2is/20180926_195429.mp4?dl=0
( Ignore the background voice. It's just my brother who's super happy )
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Hi there
It does jump to the actual time when the watch goes on. But it's almost instantly happening.
Here is the shortest video I ever made
https://www.dropbox.com/s/g1fbmpustxpw2is/20180926_195429.mp4?dl=0
( Ignore the background voice. It's just my brother who's super happy )
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Thanks!
That's exactly like Mr. Time and Facer... I can't stand that, so I guess I won't be using Watchmaker either.
I wonder why they can't program it to update before turning on like the native Samsung GWD faces do.
Cheers
TRJB
therealjoeblow said:
Thanks!
That's exactly like Mr. Time and Facer... I can't stand that, so I guess I won't be using Watchmaker either.
I wonder why they can't program it to update before turning on like the native Samsung GWD faces do.
Cheers
TRJB
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Building your own face isn't that complicated with the Samsung Designer so, could make your own.
You can also use that graphics from a face you like by renaming the .watch file to .zip and extract them (remember to thank or ask authorisation if you want to publish it).
I will try the Samsung way but at the moment I have not managed to connect my watch to my PC, :/