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[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Kshawn:
I would think this would be a bad idea for the same reason all those *led* flash light apps warn you not to over use for fear of burning out...If you get a much of notifications that would mean constant use.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jabbawalkee:
I'd be very interested in this (or an app that makes the front LEDs flash different colors, if possible). In fact, I'll raise the bounty up to $25 to the dev who creates such an app/tweak :). I'd love to have it, it would just be fun
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] apristel:
You could disable it. Thats what I did on the MAXX....had it set for on the "loud" profile so it would only flash then.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] M@XLOL:
This doesn't sound like a bad idea to me either.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] apristel:
bumper cars.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] nenn:
typical life span of a led is 25,000 hours, and that just means it loses about 50% of its lumens output.

i highly doubt they'll burn out.

thats 2.85 years of being on.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] joey3002:
i had this on my moto rizr... was VERY nice...
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] burgertime:
Are the led notifications on the front facing camera not bright enough for you or something?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] driguez:
Re: [APP REQUEST] Camera LED Flash w/incoming call/sms

As many notifications I get, I worry about batt life, as sketchy as it is

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[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] ValdreZ:
Would love this, just sounds like a really cool idea!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] apristel:
Thanks. It is great.

To all the haters ( battery life, led life, blinking one we have, BLA BLA BLA ) I don't care. I'm the one requesting this app. I'm not requesting why you don't want it/ like it/ think its a good idea/ etc... go troll somewhere else. I heard Disney.com is nice this time if year.

/rant /your stupid posts.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] joey3002:
Just booked my vacation there... lol anyway.. i am looking at trying to make this app for us.. stay tuned.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] rdude:
Re: [APP REQUEST] Camera LED Flash w/incoming call/sms

Sounds like a really cool idea. I know that strobing the LED is possible. I'll try throwing this app together tonight.

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[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] driguez:
Re: [APP REQUEST] Camera LED Flash w/incoming call/sms

You sound like a 13 yr old throwing a fit. Me me me me me, dude you opened this thread for people to post their opinions, as with everything else in life, some people will agree some won't, expect and respect peoples opinions. Personally I wouldn't use it, but others will so hopefully someone will make this app.

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[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] rdude:
Re: [APP REQUEST] Camera LED Flash w/incoming call/sms

Heh heh heh, let's all stay civil now...

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[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jabbawalkee:
That's good news. I really hope this happens. I'll be throwing some bills as a bounty on it.

It'd just be a nice "option" or tweak to have. :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] apristel:
You the man.

Have a good vacation too! lolz!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] apristel:
You are also the man.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] rdude:
Re: [APP REQUEST] Camera LED Flash w/incoming call/sms

Gah, I can get this to work with Droid and 2.2 Nexus One but no luck activating the LED on the EVO. joey3002, have you had any luck with it?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] joey3002:
not yet...
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] hannsz:
A big issue with these are that they never flash when the phone is charging (~60% of my usage). I never know when I get a text unless I can hear it, which is doubtful with my bad hearing and outside distractions.

I'd love to be able to leave the phone on it's face and have the camera light get my interest over on the side...
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jabbawalkee:
Have you guys checked out the market apps called "LED Light" and "LED Desire Light"? Both of those apps get the camera flash to activate as a sort of flashlight. Maybe check out their method of doing it
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] rdude:
Yeah, I actually have LED Desire Light and have been trying to figure out how it works. I haven't found any way of decompiling it into readable code though and adb logcat isn't showing anything. I found a function earlier this morning though called setDualLedFlash or something like that. Unfortunately there's no documentation for it so it'll take some experimenting with.

EDIT: Found a way to turn it on! Now just have to figure out how to turn it off ;-)

EDIT 2: And got it to turn off! Well, got to go donate some blood now but if I'm still coherent later this evening I'll be able to put this together.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] apristel:
Thanks! Keep up the good work. I'm transferring cash to my paypal right now!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] EVOKeith:
This is a great idea. I'm really hoping someone can pull this off.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] norkoastal:
Sounds like progresss.. To spice up the bounty a bit I have $5 ready to send if the following is implemented in the final product.

Options for:

- What flashes (calls, sms, email, optional tweet)

- How long those flashes are for (1 hr for calls, sms, 5 seconds for email)

- Flash types.. example: alternating flashes for call, dual flash for SMS, fast

single flash for tweet.

Thanks for helping make this program come to life.. Great idea!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] apristel:
The way I had it / kinda want it... is for the camera LED to flash only on incoming calls and/or texts...whatever... but not to continue to flash as a reminder...maybe that could be an option.

I'm open to anything obviously since its a step in the right direction.

I am super excited. I really appreciate your effort in creating this.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] iamshaked:
Wantttttt. Thx
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] banksj17:
I will put some money in the pot
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] rdude:
UPDATED VERSION NOW AVAILABLE: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=14961111

Alright, here we go. This app will flash your LED when you receive a phone call or when you get a new text message. Unfortunately it can't do it when you get new emails since there is no standard system notification for email among the many email apps (Email, Gmail, K9, etc.).

Here's a screenshot of the app, Flashlight Alerts:

The APK is attached and it is also available in the Market for $2.99 if you'd like to donate:

It was actually a real pain to put together since there is no standard flashlight API prior to Froyo, but I'm happy with the way it turned out. Let me know if you run into any issues!

PS: I would appreciate it if somebody could check if this thing is actually in the Market on their EVO. It's showing up there on my Nexus One but not on my EVO. Hmm... Fixed this. Stupid bug in the Market makes it so that if you mark your app as requiring a camera with flash, it doesn't show up for EVO.

Compatability Notes: This version will work with the EVO, Desire, and Droid. If you have a Froyo phone (Nexus One) you should be able to use the Froyo version (in the Market or later in this thread, post #65).
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] EVOKeith:
I am not able to find it in the Market on my EVO either.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jabbawalkee:
Good work man!!! Just purchased it to support your work and helping out. Much appreciated. Going to try it now and let everyone know what I think :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] rdude:
Saw your comment on there, thanks so much for the support! I'll try to add more notification types over the weekend.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jabbawalkee:
You're very welcome. It's a great tweak! Oh no problem with the other notifications, take your time. It was just a suggestion to really expand the app :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] intel i7 quad:
keep up the good work

keep up the good work :) :D
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] ValdreZ:
I just bought it too after trying the download first. Works great!! Can't wait to see the options to be added! Good work, keep it up!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] norkoastal:
Just purchased...

Many thanks for the fast turnaround!!!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] :
I bought it too. Thanks for the work dude. I'll be looking forward to updates. I keep my phone face down all the time because it's a habit. This works great. I have a case but I'm paranoid of scratching my lens even though I know it's raised.

A cool updated would be that if you miss a call the light will flash every 5 minutes to remind you or something to that effect.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] apristel:
Works excellent. Exactly what I wanted.

RDude, check your pm, I would like to send you more than 2.99. PM me your paypal. I know others said that they would give more, I hope they stay to their word.

Thanks man! Great Job!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] rjmjr69:
WOW brilliant idea will be on the market for this thanks
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] apristel:
Sent some money via paypal and i am buying this off the market as well.

rdude...you rock.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] boomer30:
Just what I was looking for, I just bought it, might I suggest that you also add a GMAIL option for this.

thanks
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] apristel:
this is from rdudes post ..post #35
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] rdude:
Yeah, it really sucks. I was looking at some posts by Android framework engineers and they just feel like that wouldn't be a useful feature and don't care about standardizing it.

But I am looking at attaching to the OS as an "accessibility" service, which might let the app see everything that shows up in the notification bar. We'll see...
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jabbawalkee:
You should take a look at Trackball Alert, which makes the trackball light up for EVERY app that has notifications. Maybe that might help in some way?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Vandam500:
This works beautifully. Thank you!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pzumk:
Does it work on the Nexus one? Can't get 'test flash alert' to work and don't have another phone right now to call myself.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] DeathStolas:
Which pay version for Droid running froyo?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] socket84:
Great job man!

A little question:

if you don't have a flash led or any led (like in Samsung Galaxy S i9000) how would you do? This is a real big challenge...!! ;)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] wallla:
I guess the only solution would be to let the display flash.

Though I've no idea if thats possible.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pzumk:
Lol,

Notifications < battery
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] rori~:
Does not work for me.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] MontAlbert:
doesnt work on my nexus either. running CM 5.0.8.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] best1923:
Help me please ?

Running Froyo on Nexus , First of all; I have tried the flashlight apk and doesnt work. I also have downloaded the paid version off of the market to donate . I really want this app to work and I have wiped and reflash my rom and tested on my diffrerent roms still doesn't work suggestions please .:confused::(
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pzumk:
It seems not to work on the Nexus One. Doesn't matter which ROM you use
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] rori~:
It works for you??
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] IncFreak:
Does not work on the incredible either. Would love to see this functionality. Update please!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Hampa_D:
works greate with Htc desire (stock)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pzumk:
Nope.

/10chars
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] rdude:
Hey guys,

I wanted to summarize the compatibility issues here.

The version I posted earlier works on the Droid, Desire, and EVO for sure. It may also work on some other HTC and Motorola phones if they have the same flash API, but there is no guarantee that they do.

For the Nexus One, you need to be running Froyo and use the Froyo version of the app. Prior to Froyo, flashlight on the Nexus One required root and I don't plan on downgrading my Nexus One back to 2.1 and rooting it just to develop this. I released the Froyo version on the Market but didn't post it here because this is an EVO forum. However, I'm attaching it to this post now. I've tested it with my Nexus One running the first Froyo leak and it works.

For Droid Incredible, I guess it has a different flash API so this app isn't working. Unfortunately I don't have a Droid Incredible so I can't investigate it. I've looked around though and it looks like only one person has figured it out and it's a pretty crazy hack that has a side effect of crashing your camera. But the good news is the flash API in Froyo is standardized, so once you get the Froyo update the Froyo version of this app should work on your phone.

Summarizing the summary:

- Got an EVO, Desire, or Moto Droid? Great, download standard version of app from Market or earlier in this thread.

- Got Froyo? Download the Froyo version of the app, attached or from the Market.

- Got some other Motorola or HTC phone? You can download the standard version and give it a try, but don't get your hopes up.

Enjoy!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] DeathStolas:
On the Droid, with Froyo on it, the app makes the camera shutter sound but doesnt cause the flash to go off.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] rdude:
Are you using the standard version or the Froyo version?

Also it's possible that the Froyo ROM you're using doesn't correctly implement the Froyo flashlight API since it's not actually official at this point. Wish I could be more helpful but it is a custom ROM...
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dica:
nice idea going to give it a try on my galaxy i7500 with donut

desnt work
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Mercxedx64:
Can this be done for the HD2 as i tried an attempted for myself to do this by hacking registry camera flash values in Jan 2010. I was unsuccussful.

Has anyone made an attempt for Winmo/HD2 ?

-- I know this is an Android thread, but i don't think its been done fully on the Winmo plaform.

Could anybody point me in the right direction?

Thx :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] rdude:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=581382
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Geggan:
Thanks for a great app!! I appreciate your work.

Is it possible to add support for notification flash so the camera led flash like the front led on the desire when you got a message or a missed call?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] arw01:
another thought on picking up email notifications

Can you get at the graphic of the notification bar?

Can you hook into the sounds notification? Are those supressed by the app, or the system api if the phone is on silent or notifications sounds are turned off?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] samsamx:
anythink like this program for windows mobile?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] rdude:
Android exposes an AccessibilityService API that lets you get at all the notifications that are displayed in the notification bar. However, it's a bit more difficult to implement so it's probably going to take me until the end of the week. Also, it requires a background service to be running. That has battery usage implications, so I want to be sure to test thoroughly before releasing.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] aquakevem:
Great app for my HTC EVO 4G, made a donation.

Would it be possible to only have the LEDs flash when the phone is face down?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] DeathStolas:
I'm using the froyo version of the app, and jrummy's froyo rom. Its most likely what you said, I wasn't trying to down talk the app. Just trying to share my experiences. It did however work great on my wifes 2.1 droid!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] rdude:
Sounds like a great idea. I'll implement it.

Sorry, didn't mean to imply that I thought you were. When official Droid 2.2 comes out it should support this new API (FLASHLIGHT_MODE_TORCH) and everything should be good :-) If you haven't tried the non-Froyo version though you might want to try that. It's possible jrummy's Froyo ROM still has the Moto-specific API in it which the standard version would be able to tap into.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] chrisctb:
thanks so much for this app, its great for when im at shows, or around alot of loud noise!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] proyaz:
Gr8 app. Thanx. Keep up the good work. :)

Proyaz :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] joey3002:
is it possible for you to start a new thread so that the latest version will always be posted? as well as the change log?

thanks
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] arw01:
Can you tell if the phone is plugged into power? Would maybe allow you to ignore a bit of the power management. Perhaps a configeration option to cut the flash to less often as the battery drops and no flash at like 15% or so?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] rdude:
Really most of the battery usage doesn't come from the flash itself unless you are getting a phone call every 2 seconds. The main battery usage issue for having additional notifications for which there are no standard system broadcasts is that you have to have a service running constantly monitoring things. If this isn't done right it can kill the battery.

The route I'm going right now is to have an "Additional notifications" section that warns you about battery usage issues when you enable it.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] wase4711:
just bought this thing, and works great on my evo!

I may just keep the volume off completely now, except when the phone is in my pocket..

Thanks for this great app!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] joey3002:
I just bought this as well. Gotta support this app...

thanks again
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jasonziter:
Great APP

Bought it. Love it. Good stuff. Great innovation.

-JZ
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] cflynt:
Nice app, look forward to the features. Just bought it. Thanks for the efforts!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] joey3002:
speaking of new version.. when is the new one coming out?

thanks
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] kjprice26:
hello im new here and id like to get this app. where is the file so i can download it. please help
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] norkoastal:
The app has been great... any way we can disable the flash when in a call? Thanks
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] wase4711:
look on page one
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] yvyv:
Does this app work in Cyan 5.8 rom for nexus one ?

Thank you all...
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Issey_phresh:
Unsupported content

Wanted to try the apk before I purchased from the market but it e won't let me download I get the unsupported content error message...maybe because I'm running a froyo rom...anybody else experiencing this issue while trying to download the apk from the post? evolutionv9
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] vicko5000:
I love this app but i think it would be even more useful if it would have an option of using the flashing alert only when the phone is on silent

anyone notice if this use of the led flash drains battery?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] joey3002:
nothing major tbh..
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] bbluff:
thanks, great app, and it workd fine on the Xperia X10 1.6
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] kmalinich:
So there's no way for this to work with a motorola droid running froyo?

I have Bugless Beast 0.4 and chevyno1's 1.0Ghz ULV kernel to be exact...

Just to let you know...on my phone...the 2.1 version does nothing at all, and the 2.2 version makes the camera noise but the LED doesn't come on. it makes the shutter\focus noise every time I get a call or text though (so that part works great :D )

I have a link that might help out the developer with making it work with in unofficial froyo motorola droid, but i can't post it. you can find it by googling "Android Forums What is it with MotoTorch?" It's a thread about the different LED access methods on the Motorold Droid.

Good luck, I really wish this would work! It would be such an awesome app! And it already is awesome, but i can't go back to 2.1 for it....BB 2.2 is too cool.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] joey3002:
any update to the app?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] timothydonohue:
this app was awesome on 2.1, but on cm6 running 2.2, whenever i get a phone call, the led sticks on. only way for me to turn it off is by flipping my led widget for using the phone as a flashlight
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] joey3002:
odd, this does not happen to me.. im running CM nightly..
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] joey3002:
Just switched to baked rom.. Still works great
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] xNotta:
Works great on my Evo with OTA Froyo.

Thank you! :D
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] reefer3026:
might be a dumb question, but how do you run/install an .apk file such as this. Wanted to test and see if it will work on my phone before buying in the market. Thanks in advance.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] apristel:
Real easy way is to gmail the .apk to yourself ..then check the email on your phone ane hit the install button... you'll see it.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] reefer3026:
Sweet man. Thanks
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Josefsson:
Thank you, this is what makes XDA great

I'm a little late here and the app might not be developed any longer but I thought I'd leave a suggestion for an option anyways:

- reminder flash every [1,5,10] minute(s) until the sms is marked as read

Works great on X10 mini (1.6) btw, thanks again!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] tatnai:
i couldn't agree more, this would be really useful if it could be set to flash when silent.

awesome work!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dwntwnall4u:
Any updates for this app? Now that I'm on cyanogen htc evo it does not work.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Blackcircle:
Didn't even know this tweak was possible until today! Great idea and thank you.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] sookster54:
Nice app, been looking for something like this since I put my Desire face down, wondering if it's possible to make the flashes slower with longer light on pauses?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] sookster54:
Well at least the app works on Froyo and Eclair on my HTC Desire but once I installed OpenDesire or CM6 it won't work. Hope the dev looks into this.

HA nevermind, restored the wrong version file, the Froyo22 version works.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] xNotta:
I switched over to CM6 and now it won't test or flash on incoming calls/texts.

It worked fine on my stock based rom.

Please fix.

Swyped from my Evo using XDA App.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] chris66:
Great app! Thanks for the try before you buy presentation, purchased!

(Any chance of opting in the alarm clock?)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] xNotta:
Bump for fixing it on CM6 (nightly) Evo.

My Evo made me Swype this from the XDA App.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dlbaker1179:
I Tried To Use With Handcent SMS, Didnt Work But The Test Feature Worked! Im On A Evo Rooted With Newest Software Build! Hope This Helped!

Thanks
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] thedudejdog:
how did i go so long without this?

i can see it through my pants while driving.

is this still being worked on? i'd like to make some suggestions/requests but if it's not being developed that's kinda moot
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] MrSpeed3:
Doesn't work for DroidX on 2.2.1 hope dev can look into it.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Chris95GT:
The froyo version works great on my Evo running Gingerbread. Thanks!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] ultrakinetic:
:)

Just bought the app and it works great!

sprint 4g EVO
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] DonRSD:
Just installed the apk from the 1st post & it works beautifully.

Thanks!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] camille93:
Doesn't work on my Desire running any Gingerbread Rom -.-
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] ninoriff:
:(

Works great in Froyo on my EVO, but on Gingerbread it is a no go... I have tried CM7, OMFG, Mik, Miui, Stock Ginger ... none of them work with this progz ... I really love this app. Dont want to switch back to Froyo because it is so old school :( Help please ..
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] captain_awesome:
works great on my stock Rom. Would be awesome if you could make it continue to blink periodically until the message is checked. :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] KLLSWITCH:
I'm running CM7 and it works just fine
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Coolkid012:
I'm digging it
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] bckoolaid:
Just installed the froyo version in post 65 and it works perfectly on my evo with virus rom gingersense. Apristel thanks for requesting and rdude for developing!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] ninoriff:
:)

Yup Post 65 worked for me as well, I must have been using an older ver of the prog, Thanks so much!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] kshiue18:
May I ask what your setup is? Mine isn't working on 7.0.2.1