Application: Quick System Tasks - [Data,Wifi,GPS,Display Toggle] - Page 8

JerryG · 10/18/2009, 06:42 PM

I agree with the point about some of the icons not being obvious.

I use the 4x4 launcher patch, and even though my eyes aren't what they used to be, the screen on the Pre is sharp enough that I don't have an issue. I like the idea of the text under the icon...

Regards,
-JerryG

greenawayj · 10/19/2009, 09:22 AM

Suggestion (like you need any more) -- Is there any way for you to incorporate the funcationality of the "Brightness unlinked" app into QST -- or whatever it becomes?

One of the things that has bugged me about the Pre is the fact that keyboard brightness is counterintuitive --

When you are in a pitch-black room (needing very low screen brightness but moderate keyboard brightness), the keyboard lights follow the screen and are sometimes so low that they almost cannot be seen. Actually, if you have the 'reduced brightness' patch installed (which allows you to set your screen brightness below 10), the screen actually remains readable, but at the lowest settings there are NO keyboard lights at all.
When you are in bright sunlight and need to turn up the screen to a much brighter setting, the keyboard lights also go bright, even though they are not actually necessary. Given the relative amount of time my keyboard is open, this isn't likely a huge impact on my battery performance, but it's wasted energy regardless

When the Pre was announced, I thought I remembered hearing (maybe I'm totally dreaming this) that the device would have an optical sensor to assist with determining the screen and keyboard brightness setting(s), but I'm fairly certain that there is no such functionality built in (and I'm not asking that QST do that). However, if the keyboard and screen brightness settings could be handled seperately, that would be a huge win. I don't know if Brightness Unlinked is Open Source or proprietary code / functionality, but if you guys could get together to merge that functionality into your app, that would be spectacular!!!

maxima2k53 · 10/19/2009, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenawayj

Suggestion (like you need any more) -- Is there any way for you to incorporate the funcationality of the "Brightness unlinked" app into QST -- or whatever it becomes?

One of the things that has bugged me about the Pre is the fact that keyboard brightness is counterintuitive --

When you are in a pitch-black room (needing very low screen brightness but moderate keyboard brightness), the keyboard lights follow the screen and are sometimes so low that they almost cannot be seen. Actually, if you have the 'reduced brightness' patch installed (which allows you to set your screen brightness below 10), the screen actually remains readable, but at the lowest settings there are NO keyboard lights at all.
When you are in bright sunlight and need to turn up the screen to a much brighter setting, the keyboard lights also go bright, even though they are not actually necessary. Given the relative amount of time my keyboard is open, this isn't likely a huge impact on my battery performance, but it's wasted energy regardless

When the Pre was announced, I thought I remembered hearing (maybe I'm totally dreaming this) that the device would have an optical sensor to assist with determining the screen and keyboard brightness setting(s), but I'm fairly certain that there is no such functionality built in (and I'm not asking that QST do that). However, if the keyboard and screen brightness settings could be handled seperately, that would be a huge win. I don't know if Brightness Unlinked is Open Source or proprietary code / functionality, but if you guys could get together to merge that functionality into your app, that would be spectacular!!!

I 2nd this...it would be awesome but not sure if its possible?

gobanjoboy · 10/19/2009, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenawayj

Suggestion (like you need any more) -- Is there any way for you to incorporate the funcationality of the "Brightness unlinked" app into QST -- or whatever it becomes?

One of the things that has bugged me about the Pre is the fact that keyboard brightness is counterintuitive --

When you are in a pitch-black room (needing very low screen brightness but moderate keyboard brightness), the keyboard lights follow the screen and are sometimes so low that they almost cannot be seen. Actually, if you have the 'reduced brightness' patch installed (which allows you to set your screen brightness below 10), the screen actually remains readable, but at the lowest settings there are NO keyboard lights at all.
When you are in bright sunlight and need to turn up the screen to a much brighter setting, the keyboard lights also go bright, even though they are not actually necessary. Given the relative amount of time my keyboard is open, this isn't likely a huge impact on my battery performance, but it's wasted energy regardless

When the Pre was announced, I thought I remembered hearing (maybe I'm totally dreaming this) that the device would have an optical sensor to assist with determining the screen and keyboard brightness setting(s), but I'm fairly certain that there is no such functionality built in (and I'm not asking that QST do that). However, if the keyboard and screen brightness settings could be handled seperately, that would be a huge win. I don't know if Brightness Unlinked is Open Source or proprietary code / functionality, but if you guys could get together to merge that functionality into your app, that would be spectacular!!!

I will look into this. I will probably support this in the profile settings.

maxima2k53 · 10/19/2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by gobanjoboy

I will look into this. I will probably support this in the profile settings.

thank you so much...that will be awesome!

greenawayj · 10/19/2009, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gobanjoboy

I will look into this. I will probably support this in the profile settings.

That's exactly where it needs to be. Not sure if a toggle is required, though it wouldn't be bad to be able to turn the keyboard on / off manually. I'd see myself using this more as a timed profile with keyboard lights set to off from pretty much 7am until dusk each day and then on a low (but not too low) setting after dusk until morning.

Thanks.

ptwilliams · 10/19/2009, 03:56 PM

Absolutely brilliant app!! Cant wait for the new version and will definitely donate as I can see myself using this every day!

I'm definitely FOR the timed profile changes. I was thinking this exact thing on my home from work today

e.g. for work at 9am, switch to 2G, WiFi Off, BT Off, GPS Off, Volume off, Vibrate on

at 8.45pm, switch back to 3G, WiFi On, BT On, GPS On etc. etc.

One quick ask though, is there any chance the Data switch could be made to work for the GSM Version of the Pre which I've got as im in the UK and its only just been released!

Thanks in advance

gobanjoboy · 10/19/2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ptwilliams

One quick ask though, is there any chance the Data switch could be made to work for the GSM Version of the Pre which I've got as im in the UK and its only just been released!

When you guys get the WebOS 1.3.x update it should start working for you. The ability to toggle data showed up in WebOS 1.2.x update. I think your running 1.1.3???

ptwilliams · 10/20/2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by gobanjoboy

When you guys get the WebOS 1.3.x update it should start working for you. The ability to toggle data showed up in WebOS 1.2.x update. I think your running 1.1.3???

We are indeed! Wish they'd hurry up and get the updates out. Want to see how much more this puppy can do

cwgtex · 10/20/2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryG

@gobanjoboy - That's looking Real Good!

I agree, I really like the new look.

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Originally Posted by JerryG

SysMan - System Manager (got this one from OpenVMS)

SysMan has my vote.

ykashiwabara · 10/20/2009, 06:09 PM

Sorry, I joined this discussion late, but I was wondering, does anyone else have problems with the GPS? I keep trying to switch it on, and it switches itself off after a few seconds. The tray button won't even let me switch it on at all.

Love the app! Just want this one bug fixed!

gobanjoboy · 10/20/2009, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ykashiwabara

Sorry, I joined this discussion late, but I was wondering, does anyone else have problems with the GPS? I keep trying to switch it on, and it switches itself off after a few seconds. The tray button won't even let me switch it on at all.

Love the app! Just want this one bug fixed!

What OS version are you running?
What Version of this app are you running?

ykashiwabara · 10/20/2009, 07:00 PM

OS version 1.2.1
Version 0.6.2

gobanjoboy · 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ykashiwabara

OS version 1.2.1
Version 0.6.2

Palm's location services app does not update live. Have you closed that card and reopened to see if it sees the change?

johnflo88 · 10/20/2009, 08:27 PM

Wow! it is awesome.

maxima2k53 · 10/21/2009, 07:06 AM

so when will this update be coming out?

karishbhr · 10/21/2009, 09:52 AM

Maybe you could call it PREferences

Keep up the good work.

greenawayj · 10/21/2009, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karishbhr

Maybe you could call it PREferences

Keep up the good work.

Definitely the best one yet. Love it

gobanjoboy · 10/21/2009, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxima2k53

so when will this update be coming out?

I do not have an ETA yet, but it should not be too far way.

maxima2k53 · 10/21/2009, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gobanjoboy

I do not have an ETA yet, but it should not be too far way.

awesome cant w8...thanks for the reply btw thought my post was ignored

10/18/2009, 06:42 PM	#141 (permalink)
JerryG Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 539 Likes Received: 1 Thanks: 129 Thanked 36 Times in 36 Posts	I agree with the point about some of the icons not being obvious. I use the 4x4 launcher patch, and even though my eyes aren't what they used to be, the screen on the Pre is sharp enough that I don't have an issue. I like the idea of the text under the icon... Regards, -JerryG __________________ Uniden PC100 -> Visor -> Visor Pro w/VisorPhone -> Tungsten T -> Tungsten T2 -> Tungsten T5 -> TX -> Treo 650 -> Treo 755p -> Pre -> Evo 4G
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10/19/2009, 09:22 AM	#142 (permalink)
greenawayj Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 737 Likes Received: 1 Thanks: 164 Thanked 84 Times in 66 Posts	Suggestion (like you need any more) -- Is there any way for you to incorporate the funcationality of the "Brightness unlinked" app into QST -- or whatever it becomes? One of the things that has bugged me about the Pre is the fact that keyboard brightness is counterintuitive -- When you are in a pitch-black room (needing very low screen brightness but moderate keyboard brightness), the keyboard lights follow the screen and are sometimes so low that they almost cannot be seen. Actually, if you have the 'reduced brightness' patch installed (which allows you to set your screen brightness below 10), the screen actually remains readable, but at the lowest settings there are NO keyboard lights at all. When you are in bright sunlight and need to turn up the screen to a much brighter setting, the keyboard lights also go bright, even though they are not actually necessary. Given the relative amount of time my keyboard is open, this isn't likely a huge impact on my battery performance, but it's wasted energy regardless When the Pre was announced, I thought I remembered hearing (maybe I'm totally dreaming this) that the device would have an optical sensor to assist with determining the screen and keyboard brightness setting(s), but I'm fairly certain that there is no such functionality built in (and I'm not asking that QST do that). However, if the keyboard and screen brightness settings could be handled seperately, that would be a huge win. I don't know if Brightness Unlinked is Open Source or proprietary code / functionality, but if you guys could get together to merge that functionality into your app, that would be spectacular!!!
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10/19/2009, 03:56 PM	#147 (permalink)
ptwilliams Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 32 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Absolutely brilliant app!! Cant wait for the new version and will definitely donate as I can see myself using this every day! I'm definitely FOR the timed profile changes. I was thinking this exact thing on my home from work today e.g. for work at 9am, switch to 2G, WiFi Off, BT Off, GPS Off, Volume off, Vibrate on at 8.45pm, switch back to 3G, WiFi On, BT On, GPS On etc. etc. One quick ask though, is there any chance the Data switch could be made to work for the GSM Version of the Pre which I've got as im in the UK and its only just been released! Thanks in advance
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10/20/2009, 06:09 PM	#151 (permalink)
ykashiwabara Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sorry, I joined this discussion late, but I was wondering, does anyone else have problems with the GPS? I keep trying to switch it on, and it switches itself off after a few seconds. The tray button won't even let me switch it on at all. Love the app! Just want this one bug fixed!
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10/20/2009, 07:00 PM	#153 (permalink)
ykashiwabara Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	OS version 1.2.1 Version 0.6.2
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10/20/2009, 08:27 PM	#155 (permalink)
johnflo88 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 38 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Wow! it is awesome.
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10/21/2009, 07:06 AM	#156 (permalink)
maxima2k53 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 3,596 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 1,084 Thanked 247 Times in 206 Posts	so when will this update be coming out? __________________ Juan 2010-2011 Champions!
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10/21/2009, 09:52 AM	#157 (permalink)
karishbhr Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 95 Likes Received: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 5 Posts	Maybe you could call it PREferences Keep up the good work.
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