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[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] bnacl:
Trying to avoid the cross-post, but figured this might be of interest. I think certain apps don't "behave" well with PP while others do. For example, I primarily wanted PP for SMS notifications, but it doesn't work reliably with the stock Messages app. However, it DOES work with others. I posted this with details over in the Pixel 3 XL forum:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78411527&postcount=117

Hope this helps!
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] hamma:
I installed the app on my Pixel 3 and set it up.

I even set up the filter to let all installed apps "Pulse".

Unfortunately there pulses nothing.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] bnacl:
Do you have Ambient Display OFF and wake screen for new notifications ON? The link I posted above to the XL thread shows exactly the settings that are required.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] grokus:
Do you have your ambient display settings set up and allow notifications on the lock screen?
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] hamma:
Yes, checked several times.

Rebooting the phone didn't change anything, too.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] bnacl:
Let's check some things just to make sure all settings are covered. Some of this will be redundant, but I am thinking it might help others to assemble a complete list for future reference:

Always on DISABLED: Settings > Display > Ambient Display > Always On > DISABLED

New notifications ENABELD: Settings > Display > Ambient Display > New notifications > ENABLED

Battery optimization OFF: Settings > Apps & notifications > Advanced > Special app access > Battery optimization > List all apps > Turn OFF battery optimization for Pixel Pulse (no label, purple and black logo)

Enable Notification Access for Pixel Pulse: Settings > Apps & notifications > Advanced > Special app access > Notification Access > Pixel Pulse - ON

Enable PP: Pixel Pulse > Pulse Enabled CHECKED

Enable app in PP for notification: Pixel Pulse > Pulse Filter > Pulse Checkbox CHECKED for app you wish to Pulse

Also, ensure the app that you want to pulse on the display is setup to notify within the app itself (and/or in the Settings > App & notifications)

OPTIONAL - Disable running notification in taskbar: Settings > Apps & Notifications > Pixel Pulse (no label so you can only identify via purple and black icon, mine is at top of list) > Notifications > Pixel Pulse Running - unchecked

It should be noted that some have seen issues with the default "Messages" SMS app. The behavior is that it only Pulses once and then quits. The Dev is aware and working to identify the issue. As a workaround I am using a different TXT app (Textra) and it works fine with the exception that it does not have the reply and mark as read options on the pulse.

Also, I have seen some confusion in these forums as to what PP actually does (I'm not saying this is the case here, just wanted to get this documented to maybe help others). For clarity, when configured per above, the app flashes a notification on the lockscreen when the screen is off for the app configured to notify/pulse.

Hope this helps! Please reply here with any corrections/additions.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] hamma:
Thanks, i checked all your points. Still no pulse.

Even "Always pulse" doesn't do anything.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] bnacl:
Welp, I'm running out of ideas. What is your pulse interval set to? Also, I suggest limiting the apps set to pulse down to 1 (like email or SMS) to make it easier to test.

Also, is it possible another app is interfering? Do you have any other apps related to the lock screen or notifications installed?
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] hamma:
It was 10s, now set to 20s. Now set only to gmail. Still not working.

I don't have any other apps installed that could interfere.

Thanks for your effort.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] bnacl:
Maybe uninstall/reinstall and make sure the permissions got set correctly. That's about all I got :confused:
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] bnacl:
FYI - I think it has something to go with the refresh interval. I can't explain it but it seems a bit inconsistent. I have been unable to get it working with Messages but after monkeying around with the refresh rate it is now working. Anything between 12-20. I could swear I tried this before so I'm still not completely convinced. Try 15 or so and see what you get.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] hamma:
The new version doesn't work, too.

[MENTION=6730079]grokus[/MENTION] any ideas?
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] bnacl:
Are you saying it doesn't work for any app?

I can't get it to work with the default messages app but it does work fine with all others.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] hamma:
Correct it doesn't work for any app.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] bnacl:
Are you using smart lock by chance?
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] hamma:
Yes i do.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] bnacl:
Try disabling.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] grokus:
Smart Lock keeps your phone from locking. That means no Lock screen. So you can't have notifications shown on a lock screen that isn't there.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] hamma:
So how it comes that notifications (without PP) are shown?

But nevermind, after latest update PP doesn't even start anymore. So i'm back to AOD.

Enjoy the coffee i spent.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] njotev:
Is there a way to make the pulse interval 1 or 2 seconds ? or always on? (Pixel 3XL)
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] bnacl:
Always on until acknowledged would be perfect.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] cambunch:
This isn't true, it prevents you from having to use credentials to unlock your phone. If you turn the phone on with the power button you should see the lock screen. There will be a little unlocked icon with a circle around it, indicating that Smart Lock is currently active and credentials aren't needed.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] grokus:
Good to know. A few years ago I know it was true but I haven't used smart lock since then.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] gaboed:
Nice nice
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jrbmed08:
Should this app work on a Pixel 2 running 8.1, or do we have to be on Pie and/or a Pixel 3? I've tried everything to get it to pulse and it won't work. All settings are configured as they should be, and I've disabled smart lock and even left the persistent notification running. App notifications just show up once and with their regular icons instead of the Pixel Pulse icon, which tells me the notifications are coming from the system rather than PP. Double-tap doesn't work (as it's disabled in settings and enabled in PP, but PP isn't working). Any ideas, or am I out of luck by sticking with an older version of Android?

Edit: Could it be that multiple notification listeners aren't compatible with each other? I use a Pebble.

Edit 2: Turning notification listener off of my Pebble app and freezing the app did not make PP work.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Longerski:
How do I set up to show only the icon?
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] peikojose:
What about RAM and battery consumption?

Tried using a tasker routine to keep the ambient display on until I dismissed the notification, tasker and autonotification. 500 Mb of RAM used for that.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jayme@xda:
Thanks for this App [MENTION=6730079]grokus[/MENTION]!

I'm using the paid version of PP on a Pixel 3. Had some trouble in fist place but installing/reinstalling worked for me. Figuring out a good pulse interval is a little tricky, but okay. :)

I'm still experiencing an issues though:

Double-Tap ("yours" as well as the system one) always display a new notification with the PP icon (and no text). That notification is not shown in the notification bar, active display or when picking up the phone ("lift to check").
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Brodel:
Are there any videos of this working and is it working pretty seamlessly with the Pixel 3? I'm literally ready to click the buy button on a Pixel 3 but no LED has been the only thing stopping me. It'd be great if this was a suitable replacement.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] grokus:
Use Ninja mode
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] grokus:
Try it and see, but you'll find it's much less than that.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Longerski:
I'm set up, but it does not work on Pixel 3.

Can you show me what to set up?
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] grokus:
Have you tried this?
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Longerski:
Yes.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] grokus:
Is the app working at all? Is ninja mode the only part not working?
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Longerski:
Yes, aplication works. Pulse interval and timeout works well. But I still see the standard notification even if I set another mode.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] stackz07:
I would be shocked if we don't see more of these apps coming out soon. AOD is getting more and more popular with all manufacturers. I'm sure we'll have a solid amount of options for 3ed party apps to choose from very soon.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] xscotsmanx:
Ninja Mode - Hide Notification Icon

When in Ninja mode, is it possible to have the app icon hidden? Say with a messaging app like WhatsApp, which is set to pulse green, rather than have the WhatsApp icon appear is it possible to just have a green circle (or similar) appear so that the app which is sending the notification is only known to the person who set the colours?
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] stackz07:
I think this is what people want. A small circle that pulses a color, just like the old led dot. Right now, it's a cool program, but it is over engineered for what a lot of people are going to be looking for. A simple circle that pulses the color that corrasponds with the app would be perfect. The only customizations I would request is custom colors for custom app and circle/dot size. I would pay for that.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] grokus:
That's an entirely different thing than this app. Pixel Pulse uses your devices ambient display and doesn't turn on your screen or wake your device from doze.

Drawing custom things would require an overlay on the screen that keeps your device awake. This is bad for battery life.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Karackw:
Pulse notification actions not working

Hello, I really like this app, I miss my LED notifications!! However, the notification actions/colors are not working... I can't swipe away a notification and they don't show the colors I picked. The colors I don't care about as much but being able to swipe a notification away without opening my phone to look at it is huge. Any advice?
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] stackz07:
How do I get a refund? I have uninstalled and installed twice and am trying to get ninja mode to work to no avail. I tried Ninja Global on, and then off with ninja checked on the apps I want ninja on. Nothing works. It always displays the message content and message. I'm sure it works great for some people, just not for me, unfortunately.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] PuffDaddy_d:
Email the developer directly from the app's play store listing.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] vemakohe:
Nothing new???
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] superleeds27:
Using this on the Pixel 2.

I've followed all of the steps required. Initially it worked, then a few hours later i got a notification through and it just didn't seem to work?

Is there any way of changing how long the screen turns on for? It seems like it's roughly 2/3 seconds at the most.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] streumix:
Pixel 3 ???

Can anyone confirm Pixel Pulse is working on Pixel 3 (no XL!) with latest updates status 2019-02 ?

I've received my Pixel 3 about week ago (from Deutsche Telekom - but no branding) and immediately installed this mandatory tool. (And of course, spent the devs a snack).

But I do not get it to work. I triple-checked everything listed on https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78424137&postcount=79, reinstalled, rebooted ... nope! I can only get it pulsing ambient display when activating "Always Pulse". :rolleyes:

On play store there are others with Pixel 3 and the same problem. Anything wrong with one of latestest System updates?

Toby
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] hamma:
Seems it has nothing to do with latestet updates. This app never worked on my P3.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] streumix:
Uhhps .. bad news ! Hopefully there's a way to make it work ... someday ... (ASAP!)
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] bnacl:
FWIW - I have had issues with consistency where sometimes it works and sometimes not and I think it has something to do with locking. What I have found is that it works fairly reliably as long as the phone isn't locked - which kinda sucks. However, because I use Smart Lock, my phone is usually unlocked in the places I use it most (work and home) and therefore PP works OK. Disclaimer, I am on P3XL and this is only a theory and isn't well tested/proven. Just thought it might help some people struggling in getting reliable notifications.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] vemakohe:
Any updates?

I wrote him 2 times to make a update (nothing)

Then I wrote him to get refund (nothing)....
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jrbmed08:
I reached out here, on Reddit, and by emailing through the play store link, and have heard nothing. I'm so disappointed because I'm a former Moto X user and really want this to work consistently.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] cfbauer:
Is this app abandoned?
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] vonDubenshire:
Anyone?
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] xnifex:
I'm curious how ninja mode is supposed to work on Android 10. For me it won't show any notifications when in ninja mode. Everything else works perfectly.

*edit*: oh man, just tried it on my og pixel xl on android pie with actual ambient display mode & man this app works wonders on pie. such a dumb thing for google to get rid of true ambient display.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Relyt2012:
So about two weeks ago I noticed a simple issue, which I thought was from blissrom pie. Every so often, usually once everyday :(, my data will shut off but I will still have a signal. And if I turn airplane mode on, it doesn't shut it off. I have to reboot every time. This is a new issue, I have tried blissrom 9.0 and lineage os 15.1. It isn't ROM specific, any suggestions?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ktmom:
If there aren't others running those ROMs reporting the problem, I suspect there's a mismatch or something like that which has occurred.

I always start with a very clean flash (system, data, cache, dalvik) and if the problem continues, I fastboot flash a stock full image. In this case I would use the last released image and use the flashall script. This will include a wipe of user data (internal storage) so you would want to back up photos, documents whatever.

If the problem continues after a full return to stock, then a hardware problem is possible.

You could try booting to safe mode to see if the problem is improved. That would suggest an app interfering.

"find somebody that you think is undeserving of your compassion and give it to them" - Christian Picciolini
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Relyt2012:
Thank you, I'll have to give it a try. - I sadly suspect hardware at this point though.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] runekock:
Sounds to me like the baseband crashes. Try a different baseband (radio) version. Of course, if you do as [MENTION=6617276]ktmom[/MENTION] suggests and flash stock, you'll also get the baseband that is included in that stock download.

There is also a special cache for the baseband, it should also be cleared automatically when flashing another baseband.

Finally, your phone company may have started doing something incompatible on their network. If possible, see if the problem still occurs with a sim from another company.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] macdre209:
pls forgive me if this ? does not belong here, can anyone guide me as to making a working wm 6.1 for my pantech duo? ive made it to the part were ive extracted the rom from the upgrade availabe now i need help porting 6.1
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Guides, News, & Discussion] david11000:
Hello everyone today I'm just sharing a small 8.0.0 update this update comes in at 74mb

This is a security update along with Nov.1st

If you would like to update you s9 please make sure your on this firmware G960USQU3BRJ5

Other wise the flash will fail when you go and flash it

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bL8pv5IJgSDCQvOWoNFMcn4LhOtxgPKY/view?usp=drivesdk
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Guides, News, & Discussion] torhect:
Is it only available for s9? What about s9 plus
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Guides, News, & Discussion] DanielMode:
flash in recovery .!?
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] wickets:
When on a call using the speaker phone option, the screen locks ( per the time set in display settings...for me that would be 2 minutes) so if you have to read an email or text or enter any numbers from the dialer, you have to unlock the phone first! Anyone A) also having this issue and B) know of any fix? Thanks
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] krabman:
It's been reported as a bug although we kinda had to drag em kicking and screaming to admitting it wasn't right before they added it to the bug list. That said it is not a priority bug (their words) so we may have to wait awhile for a fix. I've got double tap set to wake and then have to unlock, seems crazy but I haven't found anything better yet. I'll be watching this one.
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] wickets:
thanks a ton for the reply. Oneplus customer service/tech support made it seem that nothing was asmiss and so its somewhat relieving to know that the lock IS actually a bug. The solution they came up with: change the screen lock time to 30 minutes!!!!:(:laugh::(:laugh:

My response to that was A) im not keeping my screen on for 30 minutes at a clip and B) who in the world these days spends 30 minutes yakking on the phone??
[Huawei Mate 20 Guides, News, & Discussion] phlips5437:
I'm not sure is it apporperate to submit the post here.

I bought Mate 20 last week in Shanghai, I found it's not allowed to use NOVA or any other launcher.

NOVA could be installed, but it's not allowed to be set as default launcher.

I hope to know is this situation happen on the other country?
[Huawei Mate 20 Guides, News, & Discussion] BaconWRX:
Are you sure?

[IMG="launcher"]https://i.imgur.com/PR7mbmZ.jpg[/IMG]
[Huawei Mate 20 Guides, News, & Discussion] bigbuffalo:
Not true. Tried it.
[Huawei Mate 20 Guides, News, & Discussion] phlips5437:
It's not allowed to set default launcher in emui settings.

I don't know why I cannot upload the picture I captured on my phone
[Huawei Mate 20 Guides, News, & Discussion] jeehuu91:
This is not Mate 20. NFC icon is on the right on Mate 20, not on the left.
[Huawei Mate 20 Guides, News, & Discussion] chrisvuong:
man i'm using Lawnchair on my brandnew mate 20 and it working perfectly!
[Huawei Mate 20 Guides, News, & Discussion] phlips5437:
Can you make a capture at default app settings?

I wanna know is it possible to change default launcher.
[Huawei Mate 20 Guides, News, & Discussion] phlips5437:
Hello, can you make a capture on default app settings? I hope to see is it possible to change the default launcher.
[Huawei Mate 20 Guides, News, & Discussion] chrisvuong:
here is screenshot from my mate 20 using Lawnchair v2 as default launcher. and it works flawlessly!
[Huawei Mate 20 Guides, News, & Discussion] chrisvuong:
Try to factory reset your phone when problems come up! for me it works everytime
[Huawei Mate 20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Abdul Oxford:
You can use the twisted app from app store to use other launchers. I heard in the next update they will fix this and allow custom launchers.
[Huawei Mate 20 Guides, News, & Discussion] pogi.paul0119:
It's allowed to use 3rd party launchers as default.. go to apps, show default app,click on launchers and that's it.. using action launcher as default..
[Huawei Mate 20 Guides, News, & Discussion] phlips5437:
Hi, my ROM is Chinese version. It's not allowed to set default launcher.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/FJxi7Bm7ELx4nfyR6
[Huawei Mate 20 Guides, News, & Discussion] marc_ecko28:
I'm using Nova Launcher as of this moment..
[Huawei Mate 20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Klanac89:
3rd party launcher only with global version, for any mate 20.
[Huawei Mate 20 Guides, News, & Discussion] draikathedragon:
My phone just came in from Shanghai and I can use nova with the latest updates.
[Huawei Mate 20 Guides, News, & Discussion] balzebub:
Does using a 3rd party launcher impact battery life negatively on the Mate 20?
[Huawei Mate 20 Guides, News, & Discussion] zhuhang:
Using Nova Launcher on my Mate 20 without any problem.

I'm able to set default launcher to Nova in settings. (Apps > Default Apps > Launcher)
[Huawei Mate 20 Guides, News, & Discussion] draikathedragon:
I just managed to lock myself out of the Nova launcher

I was trying to mess around with a recent apps feature I couldn't figure out (btw, pull the app down to pin it, does the opposite of pulling it up). I ran into a bug where no recent apps were being shown. I tried to switch back to Huawei home launcher and now I cannot switch back to nova launcher. There was a dialogue box that I dismissed warning me that I would not be able to switch back.

I think this lock happened in an update. Nova was the first thing I downloaded before updating the system and now I run into this problem

I installed HiSuite for ADB and using this guide I was able to force uninstall the stock launcher, which forced my phone to use Nova

The guide I used:

https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-honor-chinese-emui-9-blocks-third-party-launchers/

TLDR: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.android.launcher

Interestingly it seems a side effect is that the recent apps also changed to use nova's system. That might have fixed the bug I came across earlier...
[Huawei Mate 20 Guides, News, & Discussion] ekerbuddyeker:
I read somewhere the Chinese versions don't allow 3rd party launchers.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] rasi_rana:
Hey, So I got my hands on some Google Pixel 2 XL devices (actually 8) which were shipped here on 29th of August 2017 (Pixel 2 XL released on first week of Oct 2017)These devices are up for auctions by the Customs department here and I'am thinking to buy them however I have some doubts regarding the DVT sticker and "Not for Sale" marking on back-panel. I have some pics from inspection. It would be really great if you could help me out in buying decision.

My main doubts are:

1.	Can build no. be changed after a normal update ? (i guess yes, but still looking for a sure answer) :confused:

2.	Will it be a good deal to get them at 40% of the present retail price ? (I mean will people would like to own a Pixel 2 XL @ 40 to 50% discounted rate, 'cause "Not for Sale" is mentioned on back-panel)

Looking forward that community members will help.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
The "Not For Sale" item on the back is a red flag. It tells me these are engineering samples. The software in an engineering sample is rarely finished and of beta quality. Worse, the bootloader may be locked, something Verizon owners are all too familiar with. The engineering sample bootloader however isn't a Verizon device and ignores any and all attempts to unlock it.

Google may have changed its development practices and these could be something else, but I would be wary regardless.