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[Android Apps and Games] plexnor:
Thanks for reporting the issue and for the good words. On few Xperia devices some users have reported already that the proximity sensor is not working with the app. I tried to investigate the issue, but there was no success because I could not have access to any of these devices and could not have found any related posts to the problem. It's still an open issue, but hopefully there will be some improvement. I'll let you know when I find the solution.

I'll consider your idea abut increasing the angle of the pocket sensor. However I'm afraid it would rise a new issue, when one would like to take a picture in landscape mode the proximity sensor would activate and there would be some accidental turn off. In the test period I tried this and was not too convenient and decided to limit it at 90 degree. Anyway I'll think about the problem again.
[Android Apps and Games] plexnor:
Does not work any features on your device?
[Android Apps and Games] gidi:
Hi! Is there any chance your software will work with an i'm watch? It would be great to have the ability of automatic screen turn on when the hand moves so that to see the time.

Of course, this damned watch runs a custom Android 1.6 version (i think), but the accelerometer is there.

Thank you
[Android Apps and Games] andrasandhi:
just WOW.....

amazing!

thanks for ur hardworking for this awesome app.

working nice on Xperia V (LT25i Tsubasa).

proximity ok

pocket sensor ok

table sensor ok

and the nice thing is keeping screen on by MOTION :thumbup:

just 1 issue i had now.

im using pattern lock screen here. when grav-screen-off triggered, my phone not 'real' off. i mean, it will show pattern lock first for period time.

when i disable screen lock, it going off instantly.

is there any chance that my phone instantly off w/o disabling the screen lock?

*sorry if my english wrong
[Android Apps and Games] plexnor:
Thank you for confirming it's working fine on your device (Xperia V).

Yes, if you are using pattern screen lock there is no instant screen off. Android does not provide any public function to change this behavior. Thus unfortunately we have to live with it at the moment :)
[Android Apps and Games] plexnor:
I'll recheck my functions to see if it possible to run this app on android 1.6. It takes some time but hopefully I'll get back to you soon.
[Android Apps and Games] plexnor:
Looks the minimum android version cannot be below 2.2 (API level 8) to get the functionality of the app. Sorry about it.
[Android Apps and Games] mdfzhi:
Hi. I noticed this app spammed Logcat with warning every miliseconds, every time I move my phone.
[Android Apps and Games] gidi:
Unfortunately the imwatch uses API level 4 I think. Still, if you can make it, I bet there must be quite a lot of people who are willing to pay lets say 10 USD for your effort.

It would be great for imwatch, if you could do it.

Thank you for your prompt reply and keep up the good work!

Best regards!

P.S. For the imwatch all you need is the accelerometer related functionality, nothing else. So, if the problem is the proximity sensor for example, then it should be OK.
[Android Apps and Games] The_MutenRoshi:
Its lovely great!!! What a nice work!!! keep on going and I'll buy you a beer!

Just the pocket function is not working very well on my SGSII, dunno why..
[Android Apps and Games] diddsen:
i don't use autolux app, and flickers from time to time.

can't find systematic behind :(
[Android Apps and Games] SoonerLater:
GALAXY S4 (AT&T)

Using Gravity's default settings on my Galaxy S4, the screen does not turn off when I lay it on a table, although it does wake when I pick it up. Can anyone please suggest which non-default settings I should use on an S4?
[Android Apps and Games] neojacks:
Working...

Its working well on my Sony Xperia P with all default settings.

really a must have apps...

Thanks Plexnor :)
[Android Apps and Games] Jusnice:
Love the app but it's not playing nice with my nexus⁴. I jus use the proximity feature and when this app is on my pie goes away. I then have to get out of expand desktop mode to get the nav bar and the home key is blocked by navigation ring. I have to turn off gravity and reset my device for things to go back to normal. Any clue with what's causing this. I want to keep using this app. Others I've tried are killing my battery. I'm going to try one of the previous builds, hope the issue goes away.
[Android Apps and Games] flawedlegacy:
while i am still awaiting word on the difference between Free and Paid versions, I am trying to find how to disable the screen from turning on by itself when I take it out of my pocket/belt case. I have "Turn Screen ON by Proximity" and "Turn Screen ON by Motion" both disabled. Ideas and/or clarification on the differences between the two...
[Android Apps and Games] Twist79:
Found a Bug

Great app. I bought it in the play store so you got my money.

I have installed it on my HTC one s (s4) the rom, Kernel I use is in my Sig.

1. I have mapped a hardware key as menue key...it does not work after a reboot...I have to open this programm and then press home button...then the menue key works.

2. I have enabled the advanced reboot menue...it is not there after a reboot till I either open your programm and press home button or uninstall your programm.

otherwise...great app.

Edit: seems to happen if I disable the notification for your Program only.

Edit 2: it still happends...even with notification and symbol on.
[Android Apps and Games] Schmeichel1:
Great app.

But I have noticed two things.

1. buzzz sound when earphones pluged in and playing music.

2. a little to much battery drain :( ...

I'm using Nexus 4 PA 3.60 + FrancoKernel
[Android Apps and Games] NaabKing:
The only diffrence i saw is, that on free version you cant set bigger value then 10 when it comes to table sensor, the other 2 option should be enough for your phone to not turn on itself.

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@OP

I'm sorry to say, but after 3 days of testing, i'm going back to app called "Keep Screen ON", your app has way more options (which is what i like), but when it comes to keeping the screen on, the other app works much better, even tho the other app only has 1 option, but it works, so if you will check the app and you can do something similar (at what angle screen wont go off) i will gladly come back to this app and buy it, or you can make that feature for PAID version, i don't mind, all i'm saying is, that it works much better then keeping screen on by Motion.
[Android Apps and Games] nic85:
who tells the truth?

gsam battery

or battery info in phone settings

Inviato dal mio HTC One
[Android Apps and Games] nic85:
my settings

Inviato dal mio HTC One
[Android Apps and Games] daniello8:
1.5 second delay is not reliable yet .. sorry .. screen now and then goes off immediately.
[Android Apps and Games] marcoperro74:
Very good app...it works very good on my gnex with aosp rom (cm aokp aospa slimrom...) Unfortunately it don't works on the last 4.2.2 miui rom for gnex but I think it's rom problem... Thanks man

Inviato dal mio Galaxy Nexus con Tapatalk 2
[Android Apps and Games] flawedlegacy:
THANK YOU!!

as far as "the other 2 option" to keep the phone from not turning itself on, what option is that? I have the two I mentioned before DISABLED.

I have to use Screebl to keep the screen on (AMAZING APP I got Pro version for App Of The Day a year or so ago luckily) and this to turn it off by angle/if in pocket or clip. Now if I can keep this app from turning screen on in any way i'd be happy. if this app took Screebl's screen angle sensor, i'd be THRILLED

EDIT: Also found when listening to my Voicemail, as soon as I put the phone to my ear, it cut off the voicemail. I turned off Off by proximity and no change. Seems to be buggier than reliable. Any ideas?
[Android Apps and Games] daniello8:
I really like that icon that shows you when the app keeps the screen on ;)

Gesendet von meinem GT-I9505 mit Tapatalk 2
[Android Apps and Games] robnil:
feature request

A feature request:

Let me set a timed delay for when the lock screen shall be used. If I set it for say two min I dont have to hassle with unlocks when using the phone, but if I put it into my pocket and leave it there, next time I pick it up the lock screen is on.

Why? Because the lock screen of 4.2+ has some very neat shortcuts to my camera, dialer etc.

One more!

Its a bit anoying to not being able to carry the phone in hand without screen on. If I manually turn off the screen with the power putton (the normal way) then the gravity-app should set to pause until:

- I turn screen on manually again by using power button

OR

- The phone is placed "on table" for a certain amount of time, optional but default to 2 min

OR

- The phone is placed "in pocket" for a certain amount of time, optional but default to 2 min

The definitions of "on table" or "in pocket" is as you have it today.
[Android Apps and Games] nic85:
am i wrong or screen on with proximity sensor is more battery friendly (with no wake locks) and screen on with motion drains battery quicker(with huge wake lock)?

Inviato dal mio HTC One

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anyone?

Inviato dal mio HTC One
[Android Apps and Games] DesmoDavid:
Ahahaha, what a little world! ;)

BTW, Italian Translation for italian "caproni" cooming out soon, maybe tomorrow. :)
[Android Apps and Games] jpeg725:
I thought this app was not much more than a gimmick. Then I tried it.

I don't use the proximity nor the motion detection settings because my battery is dying. I do like the face up proximity sensor option though.

Two suggestions.

1. When screen goes off by any means, monitor orientation for about 10s to see if it is placed face up, and if so, activate the face up mode.

2. I rely on my lockscreen for security, however it would be nice for the locking delay after screen off to work. It would be nice to have an option to disable the lockscreen when the phone is placed face up (and was already unlocked).

For the mo, it is just great.
[Android Apps and Games] denzel09:
[MENTION=4835964]DesmoDavid[/MENTION]

Great for italian caproni translations :)
[Android Apps and Games] DesmoDavid:
[MENTION=1862588]denzel09[/MENTION]

ahahahah xD .

Tomorrow I'll working on translation of Google Play app description. ;)

Sorry for OT!
[Android Apps and Games] venky716:
Great app, just one problem though it keeps turning on in my pocket. I've checked 'proximity turn off' but it still keeps turning on and off due to motion, I've reduced the sensitivity of turn on by motion to 3, reduced time to 1 min and ticked accidental turn on. Try and make some fixes or let me know if i have to do something.
[Android Apps and Games] remidesroques:
I don't remember if the function to turn off the screen when it's on the table is checked in the settings by default so double check that first.

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In the paid version you will be able to set the time out to 10 hours. Right now it is limited so the app stops working after a short time which is not desirable.

Normally if you have both turn on by proximity and by motion unchecked the phone shouldn't come on when you take it off your pocket so I really don't understand. I just tried it on mine and it doesn't turn on. The differences are pretty much self explanatory. The motion one will turn on your screen if you shake it. The proximity one will turn on your screen if you wave your hand over it or if the sensor is uncovered (coming out if your pocket)

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Sure the motion sensor will use more battery than the proximity sensor. You can disable the motion sensor and only use the proximity one if you want then test the battery consumption again.

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Honestly the proximity sensor on our phone is not 100% reliable and it depends on the textile , how big your pocket is, the distance between the phone and the actual edge/surface of your pocket. You also need to practice putting it in you pocket the right way a little :). Please read the OP. he is talking about it. Sorry I know this answer is not really helpful but that's all I can come up with.
[Android Apps and Games] flawedlegacy:
until this app is cleaned up, Smart Screen Off PRO is working fine for me and does what I want -when put in pocket/belt pouch turn screen off automatically but not turn on automatically when I pull it back out.
[Android Apps and Games] remidesroques:
This app does exactly the same and more.

The use of the light sensor to make sure that it is in the pockets/dark place could be a really nice add-on though
[Android Apps and Games] flawedlegacy:
Yes, I know it is able to do "the same and more" but it doesn't work properly for me. It turns my phone on whenever I move or trigger the sensor even with both options turned off. -hence my fix of using this other app for now. I'd much rather use GSO but if it won't work how I want it to, it's useless for me until it is fixed.
[Android Apps and Games] remidesroques:
I understand your point. That's why many developers prefer to develop apps for iPhone because they are sure that it will be the same system. And on top of that you have the custom rom changing from one device to another... it's a nightmare as I'm sure you can understand.

I'm sorry that this app is not working for you. Everything is unchecked right? Even the any direction?

If you want to help, could you just try to check one thing after another and see which one starts to make things go wrong. That would help us a lot!

Thank you
[Android Apps and Games] daniello8:
Well it depends on what you are looking for. The concept behind GSO is wonderful but it has to be rock stable .. and battery of course is also a big issue at the moment (at least on the GS4). So in fact I am still trying to find the holy grail - which this app could be at some point in time. While testing from version to version and reading other user's comments I found a combination which seems to be good while waiting for next releases of this app.

The combination is Screebl with Smart Screen On. Screebl keeps the screen on when I use the phone. Smart Screen on let's me use the proximity sensor to on/off the screen. I use the tap-and-swipe mode since it is the most reliable. No power-button presses involved and battery is good this way. SSO doesn't do well with the lock screen .. but no app is perfect ;)

I am very fond of the idea to have the screen on when I use the phone and off when I don't so keep going please !!!
[Android Apps and Games] holdincourt:
Decided to use this app yesterday and enjoying it so far!

Best settings for me on my S4 is with the proximity sensor settings OFF...seems to work quick this way, though I am not sure if I am missing anything by not using proximity? Can anyone say? :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] Jelly-bean-man:
Handy app but sometimes turns my phone off when I use it in bed. I've messed with the settings but nothing seems to work.
[Android Apps and Games] SteveMurphy:
Well, I'll say that I've had zero zero problems. I've used all sorts of settings and haven't experienced any of the problems some have detailed here. Don't know if it has to do with the fact that I'm still on an S2 variant, if perhaps the app runs optimally on that devise, but this is the best app of its kind that I've tried - and I've tried quite a few.

Sent from the i777
[Android Apps and Games] coolcowboy:
Gravity Screen Off

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[Android Apps and Games] flawedlegacy:
Oh yes, I cannot even BEGIN to understand how the developers support countless devices with unlimited number of hardware and software combinations!! Major props to anyone that even ATTEMPTS to create an app!

So I had "any direction" checked as I followed the rule of "if you keep your phone on its side in your pocket"... as I use a belt clip (horizontal). As soon as I uncheck that, it seems to correct the screen turning back on. That being said, it now created a new issue. When I manually turn the screen back on (after the app turned the screen off -does not do this with manually turning the screen off), it now turns itself back off after ~1-2 seconds. Once I turn it back on, it's fine. What do I need to uncheck now? lol Any why would the "any direction" be doing this? I checked it due to the description as it fit my setup perfectly.

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP! Might have just switched me back to GSO! If we get this solved, I have no issues buying the paid version to support further development!

EDIT: Tested with one by one unchecking every option, no change at all for the issue of screen turn off within 2 seconds after turning on. But... Just did most recent update and found screen no longer auto turns on with Any Direction enabled. Did uncheck of all again one by one and no change. It's getting there!

2ND EDIT: Nevermind, screen does still turn itself on when Any Direction is enabled, although now it's 1 out of ~10 times it does turn the screen on
[Android Apps and Games] Twist79:
I got the same Problems I reported with my HTC one S also on my private phone...the HTC one X.

cm10.1 nightly, nokernel...look in my signature for details.

and yes I use the newest playstore pro version.
[Android Apps and Games] CrimsonSmear:
[MENTION=4914137]plexnor[/MENTION]

Is there an Intent/Shortcut Activity to pause/run Gravity Screen OFF (that functions similar to the icon in the notification area) that can be exposed for use with locale/llama/tasker?
[Android Apps and Games] DhoCael:
Downloaded and tested on my Motorola RAZR MAXX and it works perfectly fine. A little glitchy here and there, but thats what you get with such precise apps like this. all and all, very nice, and very useful for lazy people like myself :D
[Android Apps and Games] plexnor:
The intents:

Free version:

"com.plexnor.gravityscreenofffree.NOTIFICATION_EVENT_SERVICE_PAUSE"

"com.plexnor.gravityscreenofffree.NOTIFICATION_EVENT_SERVICE_START"

Pro version:

"com.plexnor.gravityscreenoffpro.NOTIFICATION_EVENT_SERVICE_PAUSE"

"com.plexnor.gravityscreenoffpro.NOTIFICATION_EVENT_SERVICE_START"
[Android Apps and Games] plexnor:
Good to hear it's working fine on your Motorola RAZR MAXX. For further development I'd like to get some information from this device. Could you help me in this? I'd like to know the distances reported by the proximity sensor when it's covered and uncovered.

You can check this by this app for example: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=zausan.zdevicetest.

Select the proximity sensor and you will see the distances by approaching the sensor by your finger.

Many thanks
[Android Apps and Games] flawedlegacy:
well, with this morning's update, it seems to have eliminated the screen turning itself on with Any Direction enabled, but randomly screen will turn itself off still after GSO turns the screen off ~1 out of 10 times. As long as this keeps solid, I'm 100% on board! Thank you guys for working so hard on this!!!!
[Android Apps and Games] plexnor:
Could you re-install the app and with the default settings do some tests and share the result to see more clearly the case?
[Android Apps and Games] DesmoDavid:
Hi Plexnor ;) , I can say that your app works perfectly on Nexus 4 (PA+Semaphore kernel) and with Nexus S (stock)! ;)

From Nexus⁴ with Tapatalk 4 ßeta
[Android Apps and Games] flawedlegacy:
seems to work as expected, but i dont want it turning itself on. turned off Turn Screen ON by Proximity and Turn Screen ON by Motion and screen doesn't turn off unless phone goes ~180* or when the screen is down on the table (as expected). Just for good measure, turned on Any Direction and it now turns off as needed for belt pouch. At this point, found screen did not turn itself off after manually turning screen on! It also doesn't turn itself back on as previously found when using Any Direction option. I decided to press my luck and disable the notification (kept low priority enabled). So far it seems fine! I dunno what did it.... maybe the Keep Screen ON by Motion sensitivity being set higher? I dunno but it seems to be working now:highfive::good:

I will keep you posted of any glitch I find or settings changed at all. PLMK if you need me to do any more testing! If you want, PM me and I'll work with you directly, gladly be a BETA tester or something if you want.

:fingers-crossed:
[Android Apps and Games] 96cobra:
Awesome app, but one request. Can you add an option to delay Screen OFF by 2-3 seconds when using the proximity sensor? I accidentally shut my screen off multiple times per day, especially when pulling down the notification bar. I use a PIN code to unlock my phone, so each time I accidentally shut the screen off, I have to re-enter my PIN code. A 2 or 3 second delay would eliminate this issue. I didn't read all 43 pages, so if this has already been requested, sorry!
[Android Apps and Games] plexnor:
I don't know what went wrong but it's good to hear it's working now fine :)
[Android Apps and Games] burnout:
It works perfect now on S3..

Would be nice if you could add the option to "pause" GSO from time A to B. From 10 pm to 06am for example..
[Android Apps and Games] Jerry69:
Nexus S: if screen is off for some time (i'd guess about 10 minutes), gravity screen on stops working. Workarounds?
[Android Apps and Games] DesmoDavid:
Stock/modded kernel/rom? Which?

From Nexus⁴ with Tapatalk 4 ßeta
[Android Apps and Games] amirrima.1993:
Fonepad Turning off Problem

Hey, Did you finally find the answer?!

Because I have the same problem! :|
[Android Apps and Games] diddsen:
can confirm also on s3....can't reproduce, but it happens.

omega45.1 4.2.2 me3 based.
[Android Apps and Games] ventur:
Also in a Nexus 4 4.2.2 stock rom and kernel
[Android Apps and Games] Schmeichel1:
Also have that problem gravity screen sometimes stop working...

And still battery usage is to big in think
[Android Apps and Games] Jerry69:
JellyShot 4.5 + Marmite Kernel 8.6
[Android Apps and Games] tqhoa:
I unstick "Turn screen on by motion" and stick "Turn screen on by proximity". After 5 to 10 seconds by turning screen off by proximity, the proximity sensor is no longer working so I have to turn screen on by the power button. How can I keep the proximity sensor on without sticking "Turn screen on by motion"?
[Android Apps and Games] Neuer_User:
Nice app. Currently trying it.

One problem I noticed is with delayed face lock (maybe the same with other lock methods). What does that mean: Delayed face lock means, when you turn off the device, you have a preset delay until the lock is done. Within that time frame you can unlock the device just by turning it on. After that time (I have set it to 3min), you need to face unlock it.

When using gravity screen off, the problem is, that this grace time is ignored. Everytime the screen goes off, the phone is locked directly.

This in the end means that I either not have to use any security lock (which is not reasonable to do) or I need to unlock it every time the screen goes off (which is too much work).

It would be nice, if that could be fixed, i.e. no unlock necessary during the configured grace time.
[Android Apps and Games] mbush78:
Check your Notification setting at the bottom of the settings screen. The app might be getting killed by the OS
[Android Apps and Games] Neuer_User:
Forget it. Just saw this issue in the faq. Well try the suggested app.
[Android Apps and Games] flawedlegacy:
after doing some more tinkering, I am finding I go near the proximity sensor and accidentally turn it off too much. So I turned that off and now it sees a dark room as proximity being triggered. I too would like to see a "proximity delay" or something so it has to be triggered for __ seconds to fit needs.
[Android Apps and Games] _ppaliwal:
Love the app but have a problem here.

Whenever I play a game holding the phone horizontally, fingers tend to swipe over the proximity sensor often thereby turning the screen off.

I have tried the option "Turn screen OFF by proximity" but it dsnt work for me. the screen turns off no matter what setting has been selected.

Am I missing something here or this can be considered as a bug?