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[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] nik3r:
That is a great idea as well :)

Sorry that the new version is still not done, I am doing way too much at once right now and this is on low priority thread in my brain :D

What is interesting - some people claim Lumos doesn't work on HD2 and for some it works. Can anyone with stock ROM try the troubleshooting guide in first post? It should fix most problems you might have.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] CRACING:
Not sure my problem is with this app or not but please confirm. Here is my problem posted. :(
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] nik3r:
Well backlight 1-4 used to be kind of standard before the touch series, I could definitely see how the panel/HW mismatch can fool the drivers into thinking you use the old model instead of 1-10. If a reflash didn't help, it's definitely a HW/driver problem and Lumos just obeys the driver limitations.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] CRACING:
yeah you are right. Its just a software which use hw but doesn't change hw. Atleast it should have solved after hardreset but it isn't. :(

Anyways, will see what I can do.

Sorry if I said anything wrong. :p

Thanks...

Best Regards
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] lmemperador:
great app, thanks
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] bobzero:
can anyone recommend the best way to backup the settings for this program?

it gets tedious to re-enter exceptions everytime I flash or hard reset.

Thank you.

EDIT:

Found the solution posted by OP:
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] wizard6601:
and now :

Persian (Farsi) language for this great app
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] lovingHDTV:
Not sure if work is still being done on this app, but being able to turn off the screen based on the proximity sensor would be nice. This would just turn off the screen automatically when I place my phone face down. It does this when on a phone call, but not any other time.

dave
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] ericsonicsson:
nik3r, I am using Lumos on HTC HD mini, it seems to be compatible.

But sometimes I see brightness starts jumping high and low while ambient light does not change. I run Lumos settings to see sensor readings at toolbar and it showed that sensor gave 0 then valid value again.

Could it be somthing wrong with sensor?

HTC's brightnes is set to manual mode and I hope no other program interacts with light sensor.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] nik3r:
Weird, something else must be locking the sensor or it may be a bug in the driver.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] ericsonicsson:
Have looked after the issue, it mostly happens to AlReader2 wich has "Keep backlight on" settings. Probably it could mess with the sensor, so I've added an exception for this app.

nik3r, do you know any app that could show sensor data in the taskbar or keep a log file? I think if I could get more info it may help to know the problem source.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] SuperSport:
Awesome, thank you very much for your work. :) Works well on the HD2.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] yozart:
I'm not sure but I think this app doesn't work anymore with my phone.

Is there a way to activate logs?

The processe lumos.exe is running but it doesn't change the backlight... I'm using Tael V5.21XXX (WM6.5)
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] nik3r:
Try the troubleshooting guide in first post, there might be something missing in the ROMs. Latest EnergyROMs work fine.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] roisagi:
will this work on samsung omnia pro - b7610?
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] nik3r:
It requires HTC driver to work so probably not.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] p50kombi:
exceptions stopped working fully?

Hi Nik3r...

As you know I am a long time user of lumos, and love the app...

I am using it successfully on my HD2, no worries, works great..

I just flashed the latest Miri, see sig for details, and now I can't use NFS Shift or games like Ferrari GT any more.

I had them added to exception list before, and that solved the problem with the game stuttering (because using g-sensor)

Now I added them to exception list, and the back light stops switching (switches to value set in exception list), but somehow the polling continues I think, because the games stutter again.

Any clue how to fix this?

It's a bummer I have to kill the lumos task before running these games every time...

When you stop lumos, games work flawless....
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] nik3r:
This again? :D

Well most likely you have a vanilla RC2 version, don't forget to use the GSensor lag fix in first post. I still don't have next version ready, too busy working on another 2 huge non-mobile projects. But I swear I'll get to it eventually lol, it's like 75percent done already but I had to put it on hold again.

Tell me if the lagfix doesn't work.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] p50kombi:
woops..

Oh yeah.. I recollect having to install that.. :)

Damn, I'm an idiot sometimes..

Sorry about this :)

lagfix version works :)

Thanks for reminding me
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] nik3r:
Np, I should have added the fix to the install package when I made it ;p

The problem is I'm in RC3 already and don't have a backup, so it's either separate downloads or half-baked RC3 :D Or make installer manually and that sucks.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] p50kombi:
hi nik3r...

even with lag fix, out still stutters a bit.

not as bad as without, but just a bit of delay every now and then and a bit of a stutter..

btw. if you need me to beta test anything on my hd2, happy you help.

lot of experience in beta testing for brilliant developers on here.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] nik3r:
That's weird, with active exception it doesn't access the sensor at all, only checks active app and that's like 3% CPU spike, nothing that would lag a game. Does it happen in just one or all apps?
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] p50kombi:
just tried nfs shift..

let me try other exception aops..

get back to you.. :)
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] p50kombi:
ferrari gt does it as well.

just ever so slightly...

it just not as smooth as it ran before flashing.

let me try without lumos.exe runing..
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] p50kombi:
without lumos it's slightly choppy..

so it's not lumos..

will do some further investigation...

offer fort beta testing stands buddy.. :)

you know where to find me if you need me.

thanks for your help... :D
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] bobzero:
What exactly does the Lag fix do?
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] nik3r:
It disables sensor polling when an app exception is active. Essentially fixes lag in games that use sensor driver. Just add the game as exception and it's done. You may say it's a workaround for HTC bug, because I am polling light sensor and G sensor gets locked too for a few ms - that was hardly intended by the developers.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] vsinha71:
can this be used with non accelerometer HTC devices.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] nik3r:
As long ast he drivers are compatible. You only need the light sensor (actual light sensor, not just camera)
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] Ventrik101:
Thanks for this, the extra control over my light was exactly what I was looking for.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] Yank555:
G-Sensor issue on htc HD2 (Leo)

Hi everybody,

First off, nik3r, I wanted to congratulate you for the great app !

Unfortunately I did uninstall it after thouroughly testing it on my HD2 (original ROM 3.14.405.2, should be the latest).

The problem is that the g-sensor just isn't working smoothly any more, which is, let's say, uncool in SPB Mobile Shell caroussel (but that's nice to have), but it also makes games unusable and switching from portrait to landcape and back much unsmoother, which really disturbs me more than the stock auto-backlight :( Which is why I made the decision not to use Lumos for the time being...

Do you have any clue as to what that can come from ? Or what I could do to resolve that issue ?

I also tested "GSensor_LagFix.zip", which made things better, but still not good enough for me to consider it acceptable unfortunatly.

I'm really unhappy with the stock auto-backlight (especially in the dark, where it's just too bright).

I've given a try to G-Light (same problem) as well as LevelSight (disturbs the g-sensor the least, still too much, and I didn't like the functionality and lack of interface).

Since the stock auto-backlight doesn't disturbe the G-Sensor whatsoever, I guess the problem can't be hardware ?!

As soon as this issue is gone, Lumos is getting back on my Leo at light-speed ;)

I've been reading this thread (and others) for hours trying to find a solution or workaround, and haven't been able to go through everything yet (they're huge ;)), so if my question is anwered already somewhere, please point me to the post and my apologies for asking the same question again in that case.

Thanx for any clue !! ;)

Another question I was wondering about is the polling delay, since the stock auto-backlight seems to be reacting quite fast, I ended up setting it to 250ms in Lumos and changing backlight every 250ms as well to more or less match the feeling I had from stock software, but was wondering if that wasn't too much in terms of CPU and battery consumption ? What would be an acceptable setup for best reactiveness with at least same power consumption than stock software ?

Regards, JP.

PS: If I can be of assistance by beta-testing, don't hestitate and let me know !
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] nik3r:
Well I just got my brand new Desire Z this week (already permrooted and s-off lol) and gave my Raph away to a friend so I guess I will just release whatever updates I have done right now and hopefully it will fix some issues. It's on my to-do list for tommorow I just need to revise the code to get it to releaseable state. If you want to make this happen faster, look me up on ICQ or Skype and nag me about it untill I do it lol (16931nine674 and tct-niker respectively)
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] GtheRacer:
omnia support

very nice work! :)

does it work for Samsung OmniaII too?
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] nik3r:
This app REQUIRES proprietary HTC drivers, unless HTC made the guts, it probably won't work.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] GtheRacer:
thats a shame! :(

but my HD2 will be keen on it :)
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] p50kombi:
any word on releasing latest?

thanks a bunch dude...
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] nik3r:
I tried to finish it today but some changes I started to make are too extensive, namely relative and force on switches for the exceptions.

I have two choices - simply wipe them and release without the changes or finish them. Since they are basically 50% done both tasks would take about the same amount of time. Adding them may introduce new bugs through and it's pretty damn hard to debug this thing without actually having any winmo device with a light sensor :p

Any person with a LOT of time on his hands would like to be my eyes through this?

EDIT: Good news, LumosWizard actually compiled with the new features, say it's 75% completed but I can't move forward to modifying the core without testing the new config file changes.

EDIT2: I have deliberately crippled LumosWizard's low level driver access so that I can run it without any proprietary drivers and test the new features. This will allow me to test most of the code without bothering any betatesters. Not all can be tested like this though.

EDIT3: Wizard is completed, I have tested what I could and it looks nice, unfortunatelly exception settings will be lost when updating to final version, there was no other way. I will now focus on updating the core with new features but I doubt I will finish today.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] p50kombi:
that all sounds brilliant..

will, if you need anything tested, do me apm.

as you know I've beta'd a lot of apps, so happy to be of assistance.

very curious about new version was this app had been on my phones since day one of release :)

keep up the good work mate....
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] nik3r:
OK - I'll make sure to send a beta link your way when I *think* it should work. I'm kind of blindfolded at the moment.

The changes are not dramatic, you can see all changes in the second post it's mainly tweaks and bugfixes.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] p50kombi:
cool...

looking forward to trying and testing it.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] olyloh6696:
could this work on non htc devices?
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] nik3r:
nope, Lumos needs HTC proprietary drivers in order to work. Since this project will be abandoned after the next release, you can find some developer to pick up the source and add the support for non-HTC devices. It's fairly easy to do if you know the specs and have a device to test it.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] olyloh6696:
thanks for the fast reply, anyway I'm hopefully trying to get a HD2 ;)
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] Lakva:
Nik3r, have You made some progress with this feature, please? I am really waiting for this very impatiently ;-)

Pleeeeaaase..... :-)
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] ericsonicsson:
nik3r, I'll be happy to test any beta on HD mini.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] nik3r:
It's in your PMs.

I think the final version is coming along nicely, the more testers the better. At this rate it will be released very soon.

I am sorry about the features and ideas that were not included, they are simply not viable.

I might include the commandline options there is yet time for that and it's not all that difficult.

EDIT: I am editing this thread to acommodate new version, the download links are down temporarily.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] nik3r:
Final Version

Lumos version 1.0 FINAL

has been officially released.

Most notable new features:

- stability/performance fixes

- Relative Exceptions (see FAQ)

- exceptions that prevent device sleep

- support for simple command-line services (see FAQ)

- support for QVGA / HVGA displays

- fixed issues and detection of defective light sensors that never report 0

- automated handling of built-in auto backlight related issues (may require restart after installation to apply fix)

- some ability to identify missing HTC drivers and offer a solution

Please note you can freely update over RC2 version and keep most of your settings but you will lose all per-app exceptions due to compatibility problems.

Also note that some new features may appear in English as they are not yet translated. Fixed translations may be released in the future if there is demand.

Download the new version in first post.

FAQ is in second post and is being updated if you have any questions about the new features.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] p50kombi:
Brilliant....

Thanks mate....

tell you what, this app works great on my HD2.

Might be worth releasing it in the general applications for wm6.5 section of the forum, since you've incorporated all different resolutions as well...

It will introduce lots of new users to this great piece of software....

just a suggestion :)

As you know I've been a fan of this software since the very, very early stages...

well done on this latest release
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] nik3r:
I already ressurected diamond/blackstone portal threads and made one for HD2 but you may be right. I don't actually know all the devices that are compatible and it may be prudent to post a portal in general wm app section as well.

I'm already in bed though on my DZ, first thing in the morning ;)

And again thanks both of you guys for testing the 7 test builds, couldn't have done it without you. Used the thanks button too just fyi :)

EDIT: Whatever, it's done - love this phone
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] jcmm:
Hello nik3r,

I wanted to ask you a few questions before using your program. I have a HTC Touch Pro (HTC original ROM to WM6.1 Pro, and bought new and free), and I want to know:

1 .- What should I install files to your program functions, only the "CAB" program (I have the NET3.5) and the other "CAB" you put, you have to install it?.

2 .- If I have a problem with your program, how to uninstall the "CAB" reset everything and my device is perfectly as it was before installing your program, no problem?. This is very important to me.

3 .- This program has been translated into Spanish?.

If I install your program, and it works all perfectly, I'll grant that request, we always do when I try and I like a program.

Greetings and thanks,
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] nik3r:
Basically you need .NET 3.5.

Other than that Lumos CAB can be uninstalled cleanly via add/remove progs. The other CAB is for troubleshooting mostly on older custom ROMs, not sure if the stock needs it but you can find out easily enough. Troubleshooting guide is in the first post (in case something doesn't work at all). Frequent Questions about features are in second post.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] jcmm:
Hello,

Thanks for your clarification.

I tried the program, installing only the "cab"program, and I'm not convinced it works on my HTC Touch Pro .. tends to keep light levels too strong for what I have been using it. I've put at least 2 and a maximum of 6, and even so his tendency is to put yourself in the most, when I use it with 2 indoor or outdoor with lots of light in a 6 max. In interior puts me in a 6 ... too high, it is well regulated automatic. Am I doing something wrong?. I would be interested in a normal state be kept indoors at a low level, so that it consumes less battery, and external level go up to see better. I hope I've explained well.

If I stay permanently with the program, could translate into Spanish (the language is not in the list), and I would grant that request.

Greetings and thanks,
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] nik3r:
If the backlight is always too high, re-run your calibration.

Focus especially on the second step (maximum sensor value) - it should be anything between about 1200-2000, if it's lower, use stronger light source to calibrate it properly. Mine was 1440 but the values varies greatly between devices even of the same model.

That alone with root mode and stock settings should get dark enough.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] jcmm:
Hello,

I managed to set everything correctly and made a soft-reset.

With the device's battery seems to work well the program now, but when the battery is charging device (AC), but I have it set to continue in automatic illumination of the screen (as is the default) turns me on more regularly strong light on the screen briefly, and back down the backlight, and again and again ... Why this happens, it is normal?. This I appreciate having the screen lit while charging the battery. Please help me on this point.

Greetings and thanks,
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] nik3r:
If the phone lies on a desk and you lean over it, you will shade the sensor, making it dim more. That is normal, the sensor can only see precisely in a straight line, not the surroundings. In your case it is better to uncheck On AC Power in Lumos and set the backlight for AC manually in WM power options. You don't save power when you're charging anyway and I think it's more natural for most people to have strong backlight on AC and save power on battery.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] jcmm:
Hello,

I thank you for your interest in helping with the program, but in my device appears unstable. At times it worked fine, and at other times does not respond properly to environmental light conditions ... I do not think it's because my device is defective.

I uninstalled, and I regret it, because the ideas of your program is very good, but I do not work well.

Thanks again for your interest in helping.

I will be alert for further optimizing your program.

Regards,
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] nik3r:
I got my hands on a Raphael today and tested the final version - and after extensive testing I found a single bug in whole program you guys overlooked.

If you try to add an exception with empty name, Wizard crashes :o

It's really minor so I'll just fix the 1 line and reupload the file.. nobody has to know :p

Fixed installer uploaded... I just lost 300 download on the counter - sigh.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] jcmm:
Hello nik3r,

I detected the same fault that is now indicated yesterday while testing the program, but did not know if I was using wrong.

Sorry, but yesterday you indicated that the program worked illegally in my HTC Touch Pro, and not true, it works perfectly, what happens is that it was not calibrated well. Not mastered the English language correctly, and did not understand well how to make the perfect calibration.

Today I have started to do quite a calibration tests, and me and this program works correctly. I will try it longer, and as I indicated I will grant you if you apply to stay permanently with this program, which I think is very good, and you've developed a great job.

Just wanted to comment you if I can do the translation into Spanish language program, because I think it would be clearer to understand for users who use Spanish as their language. Should I edit the file changing language by English words of Spanish within the symbols "{ } "?.

Greetings and thanks
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] jcmm:
Hello nik3r,

Further to my previous post, I wanted to suggest an improvement for this good program yours. When you turn the device initially starts bright screen, and will soon be stabilized at the appropriate level ... Could you do it to start in low light the screen and to stabilize its proper level?. I think the screen would suffer less and spend less battery power the device. Turns on and off very often my device, and this is important.

Greetings and thanks,
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] nik3r:
SOmeone has already suggested this and I forgot.. it's a good idea and I might add it as an option in future revisions. Default on ofcourse.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] jcmm:
Hello,

It would be great this modification, the program would work much better and smoother in its reactions to light the screen. I hope you can make this better soon.

I keep trying it well, and with proper calibration is perfect, for now.

In a few days I will donate if everything is right as usual. Thanks.

Regards,
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] nik3r:
I remember now why I haven't implemented it. The problem is when you turn the device on under direct sunlight, this behaviour would make you unable to see anything for the duration of one cycle (little over a second in worst case scenario on stock settings). That's why this should be an option if anything and not forced. I for one like it the way it is and having high-ish (last used) backlight for a second is better than not seeing anything for a second.

Your argument that you turn the display off and on often just proves my point. When there's sunlight, you would have to wait every time for the backlight to adjust to current conditions, instead of having it rather brighter and then dimming to appropriate levels if it got darker since you last used it.

I suppose it's a matter of preference, but current model is unarguably more practical outside and the effect on battery is actually positive.

Lumos remembers the last backlight used, so unless you change bright and dark places between the switches, it doesn't need to do any work at all, actually doing less adjustments in the long run - saving CPU time and in turn battery, since the actual BL change is most costly task.

If the display is darkened when you turn it on, unless you are indoors in minimal light, Lumos will have to do at least the same number of changes as now in best case scenario - making more work in the long run (not saving battery) and making you miserable in the process, delaying the first interaction with your device by over a second in some conditions.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] jcmm:
Hello,

I will try to get used to current behavior, but more would not have the option you stated, but is an option that could be switched on or off in the settings panel of the program. I keep my suggestion in this way, if that it is possible for you.

Greetings and thanks,