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[Captivate Themes and Apps] RockRatt:
I really like this feature and was using it with Perception 7 no/oc and was working great. I just decided to test out version 2blinky along with the cwm zip file. Well I am not sure if I didnt set somethong up right but at the default setting or trying to change the settings it is only blinking for me 1 time then goes to the solid lights. What settings was the previous version? How manyseconds on, off, in between, was it using? I may want to try other settings to get it to work. Basically what I was trying to accomplish was just to make ot blink for 2 1/2 minutes rather than five. Thanks for any ideas.

Cog'd Perception or Cog'd 2.3b6 depending on my need for flash addiction
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
So I'm going to need a lot more detail (like settings, exact versions, etc.) to help you out.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
2.0.3

Blinky is now at 2.0.3. I'm pulling the beta label.

2.0.3 changes a few internal things to handle Samsung insanity. It will remove the yellow text for people.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] warri:
For the installation to work, I had to unisntall 2.0.2 then re-install/flash 2.0.3
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
Oh, good to know, I didn't realize this was a problem. I'll add it to the main post.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] RockRatt:
Perception 7 No OC/NO UV

Enable Blinky checkmarked

Number of milliseconds between bln checks=default=5000

Number of milliseconds to leave light on=default=1000

Number of milliseconds to leave light off=default=100

Number of milliseconds to blink=default =30000

Enable vibration checkmarked

Write delay in milliseconds 30000

I have tried different settings with no luck so far,so I have reset them all to the default you have listed in the app. Any thoughts? Any other information you would need? Thanks again for your time.

Cog'd Perception or Cog'd 2.3b6 depending on my need for flash addiction
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
So the first thing to do would be to uninstall 2.0.2 and flash 2.0.3 (moved to a more reliable location).

The issue may be, depending on how things are scheduled, you're not getting that first check. You can try reducing the first number from 5000 to 1000 and see if it makes a difference. How long have you let it sit there steady? It may take a moment before the blinking starts.

Finally if you only want it to blink for 2:30, set the Number of milliseconds to blink to be 1500000 (I think you dropped a 0 when you typed the post, the default should be 3000000.)
[Captivate Themes and Apps] RockRatt:
Thanks for the reply. I probably just dropped the zero. Well I installed v3 and it is working fine and I made no adjustments yes. Thanks again and love it

Cog'd Perception or Cog'd 2.3b6 depending on my need for flash addiction
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
Glad to hear it works.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] zerojay:
I've used Blinky since the 2.0 series started and since the beginning, I haven't been able to stop getting the "enhanced BLN not found" error. I also removed 2.0.2 before installing 2.0.3 and I'm still getting it. I went and paid for the BLN Control app in the hopes that would fix it, but nope.

Any help would be appreciated. I'm using Perception v8 (previously v7).
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
Okay, so let me say the BLN Control app has nothing to do with mine. Yes they'll work together, but they are separate and distinct at this point. As for your particular problem, I'll PM you and we'll work through it together.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] s44:
Any chance of porting this to other Galaxy S models? Vibrant and i9000 probably work as-is, but Fascinate doesn't seem to be compatible. Is it an Eclair issue?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
Yes, enhanced mode works for froyo only. It still should work somewhat for Eclair. I don't own a Vibrant so not much chance of porting there. Sorry.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
So I've just posted 2.1 for those who are interested.

Added a test button, changed the UI, etc.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] designgears:
hey, seems since I have added in 2.1 every time i plugin the usb cable I get kicked to the charging screen.

edit--

I lie, that was my kernel being lame...

BUT, I have no light, just vibrate
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
It sounds like the neldar kernel patch isn't in place.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] SpenceJonas:
how is this fixed? I have the same problem the phone will vibrate on notification but lights won't blink.

Should I just re flash the zip?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
Well, if the kernel patch is not in place, you need a kernel with it. You can't simply reflash my stuff, as the light interface doesn't exist on your phone.

The fact that you feel the vibration, and I assume that it says it found enhanced BLN only indicates that my library and app were installed correctly.

Oh, and I'm very interested in what people think about the new UI.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] designgears:
Well, I would believe that, BUT, normal BLN works fine when I throw in the other lights.xxx. file and enable with neldars app.

and I think you should use sliders for the UI so you can better enforce you min/max settings.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
So I looked at sliders, the problem is the scale would require them to be logarithmic instead of linear and the precision of control is greatly reduced.

As for Blinky not being able to blink (just shuts off) that sounds like the timing might be a little off. I thought I had that bug squashed, but changing the code must have changed the timing.

I'll look at it this afternoon to see what I can do to prevent it.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] designgears:
/me wonders if overclocking would mess up the timing...
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
Yes, which is why I've tried to get away from it; however, based on what you described, I missed a case.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
Installed your beta, don't think it is an issue with Blinky at all. Install the BLN Control Panel and see if BLN is enabled.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
2.1.1 Released

2.1.1 added the ability to change if BLN is enabled or disabled. This, hopefully, will make things clear.

Check out the changelog for other 2.1.1 changes.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] BeeDubs:
Ok, so I am installing this for the first time:

I should first flash via CWM the blink lights 2.1.2 zip...then install the 2.1.2 apk?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
You just need the zip file, though doing both won't hurt anything.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Mish:
Guardian_Bob, are you able to add an "on/off" schedule to this?

IE: Don't blink between 9PM and 7AM?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
Can I do it? Sure. It is possible.

That said, here's the thing. neldar already has this feature in his paid version of the BLN Control Panel.

To be honest, I'm not going to take money out of his pocket. Blinky should work with BLN Control Panel.

That said, I'm working on 2.2.2 right now which improves the test button and fixes a bug with the startup prefs.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
So I have to report, that I'm currently unable to get fading to work.

It has to do with how long it takes to write to the sys interface. Even if I leave the file open, do the fsync and limit the sleep to 1 ms, the time required just doesn't work, even while on the charger.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
Blinky 2.2.3 beta is now posted here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=9475661&postcount=3
[Captivate Themes and Apps] dc41:
So far so good with 2.2.3 and Perception 9. One suggestion... maybe I just can't find it... but I don't see the app's version number once installed. Am I just blind? :)
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
As with all apps, Settings->Applications->Manage Applications->Third Party and click on Blinky. Shows the version number next to the icon.

That said, pulling it out into the app wouldn't be a bad thing.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] dc41:
Didn't even think to look there. I need to be spoon fed. :-)
[Captivate Themes and Apps] papilliond:
This app is great. It was working great, I was using the first version and evrything was great. I wanted to update so that it would turn off after an alotted time to save battery. Unfortunately after unisntalling the original apk and then installing 2.2.1 both apk and zip the indicator wouldn't work for missed calls and for other notifications wouldn't flash the light would just stay on. I flashed 2.2.3 and the same results. Anyone have the original apk? Or something I can do to fix the one I have? Thanks.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
Try the last button on the beta, so that the new lib is put in place.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] papilliond:
Thanks so much for responding to my post. This app really puts the phone on another level. If only I can get it working. I tried what you suggested and the last button on the beta does nothing. Is there any way I can manually put the lib in place? I don't know if it matters but I am running Axura 2.3 with SetiroN kernal.

Thanks
[Captivate Themes and Apps] s44:
Yeah, I've been testing it and the lib installation doesn't work. Maybe a mounting issue? I really don't know how access to /system works for apps.

Sent from my Voodoo-powered Fascinate with XDA
[Captivate Themes and Apps] papilliond:
I got it working. I redownloaded using opera mini browser which gave the option to save the file to the "internal system" rather than the sd. I then rebooted and it works, the only thing is after the initial notification it takes a little while for it to start blinking. It stays lit for about a minute or two and the it catches on. Hope that helps. Thanks for your hard work this is a great app.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
Blinky 2.3 is live.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] AdoptedDeV:
Hey bob, how do I keep BLN disabled, so I don't have to keep messing with blinky on boot up?? Your app was preinstalled via Perception 9.5, I'm unsure how I got it off and had it stay off Via 9. I did un-install it, but the BLN remained on. So I re-installed, and after a bootup it's still there.

like I said before, nothing personal, just not my tea.

Though I did find a practical scenario for it last night. To many people, to much noise. Look for a little light ;)
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
So you installed 2.3 right?

There may be something subtle going on with p9.5 In 2.3, uncheck the top 3 boxes. and save settings. Reboot, and send yourself a text message to test. If that doesn't work correctly, PM me and I'll work with you to get something that does work (even if I have to make a new version just for you.)
[Captivate Themes and Apps] AdoptedDeV:
Hmm, I think that did it, the first time I ran it after installation it had some red text at the top. Now it has Green text saying found advanced bln or something to that effect. So I think it took this time.

Thanks for the quick reply.

Merry Christmas.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Dino.:
Great App! This was exactly what I wanted, instead of constantly turning the screen on to check. Thanks!

I have a very small suggestion.(not sure if it was mentioned earlier however)

An off-timer may pose some benefit to some battery drain. It hopefully would be adjustable (as ability to add multiple times).

Example. you set it to not blink after 1am to 9am. Using your test, and assuming a notification was received at 1am thats about 9% battery drain.

And then say you have a 3 hour lab, where you may not be able to check. Every little counts.

Also I have an idea that I will pm you about btw.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
With 2.3 there's an option to turn off the BLN when the blinking stops. That said, if you want scheduling, neldar has a pro version of his BLN tool that Blinky should play nicely with.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] SDeba:
Does this App work with SpeedMOD (especially K12F?) ;)
[Captivate Themes and Apps] felicianofx:
Hi bob!

I have another suggestion, could you integrate a scheduler? I mean, it will very usefull turn off blinks at night. It's a bit annoying at the dark...

Sorry for my bad english, i wish you understand me.

Bye.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] iMissLayups:
Probably a noob question, but can I flash a file without using a ROM? I have CWM, but no ROM at the moment. Thanks.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
Well unless your phone is bricked, you always have a rom. The ROM can be stock, in which case Blinky won't work, but without a rom your phone wouldn't work.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
Here's a preview of what will be in the next version...

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Yes it is possible.

View attachment 477801

Suggestions for this new feature are welcome!
[Captivate Themes and Apps] bts0uth:
Wow that is amazing. I can't wait
[Captivate Themes and Apps] rootnik:
Does this mean we will be able to use 1 light for notifications instead of all 4? Or set certain lights for certain types of notifications (menu button for sms, home button for email, back button for missed calls)?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
That's one possibility. I haven't figured out exactly what I'd like to do with this, so I'm asking for suggestions.

The thing I keep getting asked about is making the lights bounce back and forth, kind of like a car in a Sci-Fi TV show staring the Hoff.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] halfsoul:
It would be really nice to have #1 LED for SMS/MMS, #2 LED for email, #3 LED for voicemail, #4 LED for all else. That way it would be easy to see if it's urgent (ex: SMS/voicemail) or if it can wait (ex: email) without having to unlock.

That said, I would

much

rather have a scheduler (or different behavior while charging) if you're taking suggestions for priority order too.

I know you're already working on Perception 10 compatibility too, plenty to keep you busy...

:-)
[Captivate Themes and Apps] AdoptedDeV:
I grew to like your little app. Especially when I learned how to make it work for a minute and than off. I can't wait for a new version.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] mbh87:
and chance of this working on the Nexus S?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] MikeyMike01:
It has to be added to the kernel.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] phohammer:
+1 for this idea
[Captivate Themes and Apps] div!sion:
Thank you!

But notification of incoming calls and emails does not work properly.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
So I wanted to give a little status update.

The plan is to put this up a new version on the market this weekend. 2.4 will remove the need to install a library, work with the latest BLN and should demo individual light control for people. This app will be free. Once that is up, I'm going to do more testing with individual light control.

If I can get reliable behavior with respect to the individual light control, and I can identify notifications from various tools properly, I'll be publishing Blinky ILC which will plug into Blinky and allow you to assign a button light to a notification type. Blinky ILC will require a princely sum of $1.50 to get it from the market.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
As of now, Blinky doesn't know what notifications are active. In fact the OS won't allow apps to ask which notifications are active. Instead, Blinky relies on the app generating a notification, and that notification using the LED setting.

With incoming calls, the screen is on, so Blinky shouldn't really be active, as for e-mails, check the email app's notification settings.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
Short answer, maybe. It depends a lot on the system the phone is using, and since I don't have a Nexus S, I can't really test with it.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
So I'm of two minds with respect to a scheduler. By far it is the most requested feature, but I don't want to take money from neldar.

So that leaves me at an impasse between my own ethics and what people want. One possible solution to this, is I could create hooks into tasker for control. Tasker would give people much more control over what happens.

As for the charging behavior, look for that in Blinky ILC. I have several ideas on this.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] uiskibum:
that will be $1.50 well spent!
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Protonus:
Bob, any idea if this will work on the Fascinate? Is it possible for you to release 2.4 BLN for us to try building into a kernel? We just got 2.3 BLN working a few minutes ago in IRC and verified blinking with it works.

Also, any chances you can join forces with Neldar? I already bought BLN control Pro... I want individual led control, but I want the scheduling from his app etc... Don't really want to run two apps either to do one thing. Kinda sucks having two different dev's making two different programs to do the same thing but with different features :-(
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Protonus:
Could you split profits? pool resources? Combine programs? :-(
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
So our two apps work with each other, not against each other already.

That said, I'm talking with neldar to see how we can work together on this.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] halfsoul:
I understand your situation and appreciate your concern. I hope you guys can come to an understanding. I dislike redundant apps.

I also think the alternate charging behavior in ILC would alleviate the conflict.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] klimson:
Bob, I have Samsnung galaxy S on Darky's v8.0 Gingerbread Edition ★ JPY ★ | Darky's & R64's Finest. (with enabled BLN`s) but Blinky dont work..... any idea?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
There is an issue with the latest BLN and Blinky 2.3, which is why 2.4 is on the Market.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] RashaMatt:
Tasker hooks

+1 for Tasker hooks! :)

Thanks for freeing Blinky!
[Captivate Themes and Apps] klimson:
Unfortunately, version 2.4 (detects BLN:)) from the rmarket with your default settings (except time to blink = 6) does not work for missed calls. Email (K9 Mail) indicates 2-3 times a blink and then stop in spite of settings - time to blink. Checking sms and mms ......
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
So the issue with various ROMs is the scheduler is extremely finicky while idle. I've had reports of changing a line or two of unrelated code making everything work or break for various people.

I do appreciate your patience with me as I try to make this work for everyone. I'll be making a 2.5 with a plug-in interface, the hope is that will make it work again.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] s44:
Installed 2.4, sort of annoyed that I get the Superuser notification for Blinky *every time I wake up my phone*. I guess I could turn off SU notification altogether, but reverting to 2.3 may be simpler.

One light doesn't work on my Eclair Fascinate, btw.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
Every time? That's only supposed to show up once.

I guess I'll be tweaking it today.

Oh and which light is having trouble?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] s44:
I mean the single light version. It's all or nothing. ;)
[Captivate Themes and Apps] klimson:
so, I waiting for 2.5 :)
[Captivate Themes and Apps] rob989_69:
Just tried installing 2.4 from the market, using Darky's 8.0 ROM I'm getting install unsuccessful, package is not signed correctly. Or something of that nature.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
Yes this is an issue when upgrading from an XDA version. Manually uninstall the previous version and then the market should install correctly.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
or 2.4.1 which I pushed out this morning.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] rob989_69:
Looking good, so does this blink specific lights for certain notifications, or does it just do the same for all notification types?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
This version, does the same thing for all notifications. I'm working on a pro version that will allow you to pick a button for a notification.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] rob989_69:
Awesome, great work. I'll definately be on board to purchase the pro version.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] zibiksior:
Hi, since I installed version 2.4 from market it's stop working for me:( I have the same problem on oryginal BLN Control app and on Blinky it's starts blinking but it stops after 2-3 minutes or sometimes even after few seconds:/ I have SpeedMod kernel and I can add that version 2.3 is working for me very well. For now I'm using 2.3 but I'm waiting for some improvement;)
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
Like I said, it seems small changes can have a big affect on this. In addition I updated to 2.4.1 this morning was that what you installed or was it 2.4.1?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] zibiksior:
I installed 2.4.1 sory I forgot to write full name of version.

EDIT:I have another problem but now with 2.3 after uninstalling 2.4.1 I flashed 2.3 in CWM and now it can't find libraries. Do you have any idea what could happened?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
Nope, but there should be a button at the bottom to replace the lib and reboot. See if that works for you.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] zibiksior:
It's not working too I already try it but blinking is working and there is no problem.

EDIT: Ok it found libraries after I tried another one time;)
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
Yeah, there's a small bug where it reports the wrong info, but if you turn the display off and on, then re launch the app, it should report the right info.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] zibiksior:
Thanks for help from you and I'm waiting for another version which will work ok with SpeedMod kernel. Now I'm staying on 2.3;)
[Captivate Themes and Apps] AdoptedDeV:
thanks bob, going to tset it out.

now i just gotta find out if my old ladies stock fascinate will accept BLN. She was a blackberry user and she misses the LED.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] AdoptedDeV:
does the other BLN app in Percp 10 mess w/ yours? I just want yours to turn the lights on for 30 seconds. No blink. Than stay off after that.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Spidious:
I just installed it.

It comes on solid

Then starts flashing all the lights at once.

How do I get it to go back and forth ?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
The back and forth is just testing right now. That'll be part of the pro version.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
It shouldn't but might be messing with things. So you want an on time of about a minute, and have it set to turn the lights off when done.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] AdoptedDeV:
Yup, but so far. It's either on, or just not coming up. I put it on the back burner for a while.

I also froze bln control.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] randomafk:
How does this compare to BLN control in battery usage free? That one tends to kill my batteries, ie 20% in 2 hours.

I also have a suggestion/question to help with the battery usage. Is there any way to use the proximity sensor to prevent blinky from turning on the BLN so it doesn't activate while it's in my pocket, ie most of the time? Or would that not help at all?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] drumtrucker:
Having read entire thread... I may have missed it, but is the 'add lib..' button after fresh install from Market (if not installed before or flashed w/zip) a way to not have to flash the zip file for previous versions? That's my assumption, but never saw it specified or explained.

Trying it in a minute after I revert to pre flash rom backup.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] drumtrucker:
on Fascinate and Blackhole 3.0 I finally got 2.4.1 from market installed and in the green, BUT...

no blinking, the lights come on, stay on for awhile (assuming the stay on time), then go off.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] s44:
Yup, blinking is broken on Eclair in the current version. Uninstall and use the 2.3 zip until it's fixed...

Swyped from my Voodoo-powered Fascinate via XDA
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Guardian_Bob:
Yeah, I'm sorry about this, I'm trying to figure out if it is an Eclair issue or a Fascinate issue.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] r3ferrei:
That sounds like a good idea. I assume that keeping the light off wastes less battery than polling the light and or proximity sensor every 5 seconds or whatever you specify.