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[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dacbeth:
Doesn't work on my non rooted Evo 4G 2.3.3. Will not light the led in test or when a Text is received. However when a text is read then exited, a message does appear stating the notifier has been stopped. YOU HAD MY HOPES UP!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pauley:
Well darn it! Sorry!

By chance, did you leave the regualar SMS/MMS notification LED enabled in the stock messaging app?

It's been a funny thing with this app, some versions worked on some phones, then it didn't on others. Appears that's the case for you too. I thought maybe just maybe this is actually a version that could work. I've followed the thread since it came out so I'm still assuming no one is working on a fix either.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dacbeth:
I tried it with the notification light set to on and with it set to off. Of course that is under display Notification Flash. I can"t find one under the message app. Also used both settings in GoSMS which I also use. It use to work on my phone before 2.3.3.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pauley:
No you're right, LED setting is under settings in the stock firmware. With Go SMS, make sure you don't have the option for "Disable other message notification" checked in Receive Settings. That setting & "run persistently" can negatively affect other apps.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dacbeth:
Don't have those checked.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pauley:
Strange indeed. I wonder if anyone has every version of this app & the ones from the other thread for you guys to try that can't get it working. I did at one time but have since dwindled down to just the 2 I uploaded.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Rhoq:
I tried all of the previous builds that I had and none worked after the upgrade to Ginger Bread. I rooted about 2 weeks ago and re-installed NoxiousNinja's last official build from January 30th (v2011-01-30.2 BETA). It was working immediately once I granted it root access via SuperUser.

Rooting is quick & painless via Revolutionary. You do not need to install a custom ROM. The WiMax notifier runs just fine on the stock OS when rooted. I am now running Synergy RSL1 and it's working. Just something to consider since it appears that changes made to Android with 2.3 require this app to have root access once again.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] randalldeflagg:
works on mik 2.56. the test option doesnt work. but it does flash when it receives a txt. so this is perfect for me at the moment.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dwizzy130:
I can confirm this one (v2011-01-30.2 BETA) works on MikG 2.5 (Gingerbread). Set up the settings how you like and then wait for a text (or text yourself) and accept the Superuser popup and then the Wimax led will work.

dwizzy130
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Rhoq:
I have also found that resetting the LED from the settings menu lets you grant Superuser permissions without having to wait for a text.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 2LoWw7:
Not working so far with CM 7.1.0.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Chaz002:
My WiMax light is stuck on, any ideas for a solution?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] NeoteriX:
Go into the app; there should be a reset function.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] vgsantiago:
Thank you, Thank you, Thank You!! What I've been waiting for since this was broken after Gingerbread update. It now works on my rooted EVO running SOS (Swagged Out Stock v1.9.0.5) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1258932
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Dannydeez:
Im on MikG 2.55 and this app does work(v2011-01-30.2 BETA). The only thing is I dont have all of the notification options. The only option it gives me is to select the led color. Not really a big deal, just posting it up in case anyone knows why it did this?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] usmaak:
I've got it working on my rooted Evo using the latest version. But when I get a text, both the normal light and the light on the right blink at the same time. How can I shut off the normal light?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dacbeth:
Settings, display, notification flash
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] usmaak:
Turning it on or off has no effect. I've tried both settings.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Ken C:
I dl'ed the file from the link that was posted. But it shows as a .bin file and won't install. Am I doing something wrong? Any ideas would be appreciated
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dacbeth:
Possibly in your sms program
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] memekmek:
I use handcent, rooted evo 4g running mikg 3.0. handcent requires you to activate the original led in the settings if youre rooted, called led plus. but THIS APP IS AMAZING. i was looking for something like this to turn off LED plus in handcent. I really missed that LED from cm7. THANKS THANKS
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] vel7wil:
SWEEEEEET!!!!!!!! had been using this since I first got my eVo back in June 2010 up til it just quit working a few months....Downloaded...installed easily....and working great.....Thanks for restoring one of my all time favorties from XDA.....donation coming right up!!!!!!!!!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] sharky17:
Does this work with Handcent? Mine was not working when I had handcent as the main sms
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Rhoq:
I use Handcent exclusively and it works. :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] vel7wil:
Having a minor problem with the LED light staying on a lot lately...having to reset it often..uninstalled and reinstalled...worked about half a day and statred again....any ideas?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] bboy_201:
crazy

wow that's crazy i dl it and it work :)

I just think it's wack that they make things and do not let people know about it.

Unless they made hidden things on purpose so people can find them.. than it's kinda cool.

thank you for the app
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] heckyhec5881:
For anyone having problems with this, I have been using Light Flow for months and its been flawless on my EVO. It also has a lot of options to set up LED alerts for specific apps
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] ironman120693:
How is Light Flow? I like this app specifically because it makes use of the unused WiMax LED. Light Flow doesn't have that right? It would definitely be a good app for other phones though.

And I also want to thank the creator and other developers for this app. It's surprising that it hasn't been updated in over a year, and no one has taken over development, but it still works. Even through all the updates the EVO has gone through. It would be great if someone could continue the development of this app, but then again, the EVO isn't going to be around much longer. Probably just another 3 to 4 years, maybe it might be sold as a cheap smart phone, but HTC will likely discontinue support for it soon, if not, then within that 3 to 4 year time frame. It will however go down in history as one of the best opponents to Apple's iPhone series. Seriously, its been massively popular, especially here in San Antonio, since it was released. I know more people who own EVOs than iPhones. Crazy right? I have yet to see another phone that has surpassed the popularity of the EVO. But I do plan on upgrading to the GS3 when my contract is over in about 4 or 5 months. Its been a great ride with the EVO, and I definitely plan on getting involved in development here on XDA as I learn more about the Android OS. Might be a while though, I'm still a noob to software development.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Captain_Throwback:
Yes, Light Flow can control the WiMAX LED, otherwise its mention here wouldn't be relevant. Did you try it?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] ironman120693:
I will try it now. :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] shaglioni:
So I take it you want a change in environment going to the sgIII? It's not an improvement so I guess a change is good sometimes. I don't care for the touchwiz interface and the call quality got ranked higher on the LTE. Good luck with that when you get one though. And they could have the evo run longer then 3-4 years, just spice it up some and call in something else, modify the name. It should be around for a long time.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] traciiamazinggg:
I have an Evo & am in SA :) actually, I was til I moved to Austin about 6 months ago... finally!

I'll have to check this out... does it work on rooted phones? I could never seem to get the WiMAX LED app to work again after I rooted
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Captain_Throwback:
This app requires root.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] traciiamazinggg:
that's what I thought... too weird. I was able to use it on my HTC Hero unrooted a while back, but never my Evo... was a sad day indeed.

I'll have to give it another shot.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] guinzo:
aahhh another thread newer version, i leave my trace here, coz today i din bring ma evo.

cool app, thanks you:D
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] guinzo:
any evo 4G experienced with this app?

i cant turn on wimaxs deep green led on my evo 4G with synergy rom..

does this app only work on aosp/cyanogen rom?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Captain_Throwback:
This app should work fine. Just make sure you enable root access when prompted. You may need to initiate a test notification from within the app to get the root prompt to appear.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] guinzo:
thanks you for reply Sir..

But there is no root prompted even my fone rooted...

hmm...let me try to update super user then...

or does busy box needed? coz i havent instal bussybox(i dont even know what is bussy box , just know it's related fone modifying tools):silly:
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] guinzo:
ehehe, after several try this one work on synergy rom

WiMAX Notifier 2011-01-30.2.apk

have to lure with sms, then when unlock lockring have to make superuser prompt, and all in order.

oh and there is red and orange colour too on 2nd led near front camera ehehe

damn awesomee:good:
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] :
Awesome, can't wait!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Noxious Ninja:
That is pretty bizarre... I changed very little between those two versions. I'll see if I can figure it out. Sadly, I forgot to save a copy of the source code for that version... need to set my SVN server back up so that that won't happen again.

Excellent, that's exactly the same NPE I was seeing. Hopefully that's the only issue.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Noxious Ninja:
Just to clarify, which version works? The 2010-12-29 version, or the 2011-01-04 19-11 version?

Also, out of curiosity, is your phone rooted?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
they both work great for me
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] big790:
Both of those work fine they just keep force closing just the new one you put up doesn't work and no I'm not rooted
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Dan330:
i tired to attach the 2 files in the error file you requested...

but the file can not be attached.. it is a ...

.stack file.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Noxious Ninja:
I've found a more robust way of accessing the LED than what bluedragon was using, which will hopefully work for you. It'll be in the next version.

Can you open the file up in a text editor, post it at http://pastebin.com/, then post the link here? Or you should be able to rename the files to .txt and upload them then.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] big790:
Thanks a lot
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] cabrone1:
I have noticed I get more issues with the rapid sequencing as opposed to slower. Could be a fluke but when I set mine to rapid green it would stay on after the text was read once in a while but no issue here at least with alternation of red and green
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Noxious Ninja:
Well, unless there's some sort of kernel or hardware bug, it must be a fluke. But hopefully all issues with the light getting stuck on will be fixed in the next version.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Rhoq:
Latest version (1-8-11) not working for me. Initiating a test does not turn on WiMax notification LEDs and hangs. Needed to force the App to close. I have reverted back to the 1-4-11 build, for the time being.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jauger:
Same for me...
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Noxious Ninja:
Are you rooted? And, if so, do you have BusyBox installed?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jauger:
yes, rooted and busybox...3.70 build..1/4 works, never had a fc...1/8 just wont do anything..
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Noxious Ninja:
Well, I'm pretty sure I found the source of the FCs, so there's no compelling reason to use the new version, anyway. And I'm completely rewriting all the LED access code in the next version, so it shouldn't matter.

You three who have had issues with it completely not working, I'll probably send you a test version tonight.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jauger:
cool, glad you have kept this app alive....
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Rhoq:
I am not rooted.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Noxious Ninja:
big790, Rhoq, jauger: I sent you guys a PM with a test version (may have accidentally sent it twice). Please test and let me know if it fixes your problems with the LED not working.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Rhoq:
Thanks. I just installed the test version and all seems to be well. I used the test feature in the menu and I sent a text to myself via the Sprint website. :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Noxious Ninja:
Excellent!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] big790:
So far its great thanks ill let you know if it give me any trouble
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] DrRyder:
Newest version just locks up. No FC. Just gets stuck on "testing." No logs either. When trying to reset LED, the phone becomes unresponsive until the screen locks.

Keep up the great work though. Can't wait to see more features for this.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jauger:
Got the test version last night and all seems well, no FC yet, tried different color & rates and so far doing good, I'll play with it more today and see if I can make it mess up...
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Rhoq:
Same here: Installed the test version last night and it passed the most basic of tests (test feature and I sent myself a text)... no FCs at all this morning! :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] abu_noah:
tried both versions and neither worked for me on CM6.1.2. This happened with the old versions on bluedragons thread until i installed Snap Turbo, his newest version he had works with no force closes on CM6.1.2 without Snap turbo installed. Hope you get this going, because i love this app. wish there was a blue led so I could alternate between blue and red for my Supermanevo theme.lol any ways good work.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jauger:
Ninja, I've tried different kernals, restored a few backups to test this on, have yet to get a single fc, think you have a winner with this test build, I've tried every which way I know to make this thing crash and it just won't, good job...P.S. all Sense roms based on 3.70...
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Noxious Ninja:
I'll probably look into the whole CM thing after I get this version stable.

Yeah, it would be nice if it were a tricolor LED and fully programmable. Sadly, it's only turquoise and red (and orange created by blending them), and it's only limited to a few modes.

I fixed a bug which was causing the crash to happen more often, but it can still theoretically happen if you leave your messages unread (leaving the LED on) while doing memory-intensive tasks. Basically, there's a background service which gets started when a message comes in, then monitors your unread messages count, and disables the LED when that goes to 0. If you're running low on memory, the system might decide to kill the service. It will then start it back up later when there's more memory free, and the code doesn't properly handle that case yet.

Previously, the service wasn't being properly shut off after it turned the LED off, so the crash could happen any time. Now, it should get shut off correctly when the LED goes off.

I know how to work around the crash, but I'm still trying to figure out if there's a better/less hack-ish way to redesign the LED-turning-off code. For the next version, I might just work around the crash. However, it'll probably need more work before I can add features like using the LED for email notifications.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jauger:
Ninja, left service running, did a few benchmark tests, played a few games, etc etc, no crash...Im trying everything I know to make this thing crash and it's just not happening..maybe you need someone with a ASOP rom to try this out cause its running well on Sense..
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Noxious Ninja:
You've just gotten lucky... if I manually kill it (kill -9 from command line) while the LED is on, it gets restarted and promptly crashes. :P
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Noxious Ninja:
abu_noah, raiden89: I sent you a PM with the test version. Let me know if it fixes your issues. I'm particularly interested if this fixes the issue with CM6.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] spoocobra:
Same thing here for me. Completely stock... for now
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Noxious Ninja:
Sorry, no new version tonight. I thought I had found a good way to completely fix the crash issue, but I ran into something else weird. Hopefully I'll get it fixed tomorrow.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] DrRyder:
The test version you sent me is working like a champ. No lock ups or FCs. I don't know if you got my reply in PM telling you that.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dottat:
so how easy (or hard) would it be to add an option to have different flashes for different SMS/MMS senders?

nice work bringing this back from the dead. this is one of those little tweaks that definitely makes life easier :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Noxious Ninja:
So here's my current roadmap:

1. Eradicate the FC issue completely. I thought I had that done last night, but ran into some other issues which require rewriting some more of bluedragon's old code.

2. Add support for email notifications, 4G connectivity notifications, and maybe missed call/voicemail notifications. At this point, it would be either/or: you can only choose one function for the notifier to perform, not all of them.

3. Investigate having all notifications function simultaneously.

The issue with simultaneous functionality is defining the semantics of how notifications stack. For example, imagine the following scenario:

* I get a text. The light comes on in text mode (whatever you set that to be).

* I get an email. The light comes on in email mode.

* I read the email. Does the light go back to text mode? Or maybe the email light doesn't come on until you've read the text.

It would be the same sort of thing with notifications-per-sender. From a coding point of view, I don't expect it to be too hard to solve (famous last words, right?). However, the semantics would need to be well-defined first.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jauger:
Just keep plenty of aspirin nearby, sounds like a major headache in store for ya..lol....Look forward to seeing what you come up with....
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dottat:
Would running each of the separate notifications (SMS/Email/Missed calls) as separate threads be a workaround for that?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] kdizzo:
version 10.09.06

just installed 10.09.06 off another site , then found this thread. im only using this for text so far and its working fine per the instructions (great actualy). im curious, am i in for some problems, should i update to the last version? i'd ike to see it work for all notifications because of the charging light.. thanks ;)

spring evo 4g.. newest release froyo hardware 0004
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] sag7392:
I can't speak for other users, but I'd be happy with the continued sms/mms notification and adding email notification would be enough for me. Even though I have 4G in my area, I don't use it that often. Missed calls and voice mail notification would be my 3rd choice.

Either way, thanks for picking of the development and good luck!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] z28marols1:
Unfortanately the problem sounds like its more along the lines of how do you handle multiple notifications at once since the LED can only do one type of flash at a time. IE which notification gets priority, how to handle when one notification gets resolved but another is still active. All while still keeping the service battery conscious.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Noxious Ninja:
Exactly. One LED, one notification at once.

I don't know if battery life would be much more of an issue than it is now, but it might be. Right now when it gets an incoming message, it starts polling every 15 seconds to see when the message gets read (the system notifies on new messages, but not when they get read, so I have to manually check - AFAIK). Having to check email/calls/voicemails in addition to SMSes might make a bit of an impact. I'm thinking of making it not check when the screen is off, because you can't really read messages without having the screen on. We'll see.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] fgr:
Ditto...

I know when I have 4G on, and calls are the last thing I use my phone for... lol

I really just want to know when I have received a text or email while the phone is on the cradle.

As for what to do if if I have a text and a email, doesn't really matter. Once I pick up the phone to check what the notification is I see what messages I have, the light isn't going to tell me anything I don't already know.

If it were me writing the code, I would forget about the 4G all together and just make any message (sms, email, missed call or voicemail) trip the LED. Checking any of those 4 would turn off the LED. Again, one quick look at my home screen and I know what messages (and type of messages) I have.

Edit: Lets complicate things even more... How about appointments? When a reminder pops up, have it trip the LED too :D
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Dan330:
+1 .. what he said...
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] DrRyder:
Well, not checking without the screen on would kind of defeat the purpose if my screen is off and my phone is plugged in charging. I rely on this WiMax LED to light up when my phone's asleep and charging since you can't see the normal LED flashing. I mean, sure, still have sound, but if I get up for a minute and come back and get a message in between, I won't know I have something until I pick up my phone. I think that having it not check while screen is off is going to defeat half the purpose of this app and thus, I probably wouldn't upgrade to a version that does that.

What would be cool is to set a different color/light up speed(glow, quick, slow) for different notifications. There's enough options to use a different one for each type of notification. I know the only 3 I would use this for would be SMS/MMS, Missed Call, and Voicemail. If this app could do a light for each, it would be absolutely perfect for me.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Noxious Ninja:
The 4g notification would just be because it's fairly easy, and I think it would be kinda fun. That's what we think the led was originally meant for, right? Need to show off that 4g as much as possible before Verizon's LTE phones start coming out. :-P

I guess I wasn't too clear on the behavior when the screen is off... the light would still come on, of course. When a new message comes in, the system starts up the app and tells it about the message, and there's no point in disabling that.

However, there doesn't seem to be a notification when a message gets read, as far as I can tell. In order to tell when to shut the LED off, the code has to check the number of unread messages every few seconds. When it sees 0, it shuts the LED off and shuts the checker service off as well. Currently, it does this check even when the screen is off. I don't think it's too much of a battery burn, but if you have an unread message and you just let the phone sit, it will kill some amount of battery. I think I can make it only do the check while the screen is on. It would save some battery, but if you somehow manage to read a message without turning on the screen, the light would stay on until the next time the screen comes on. I'm pretty sure that would never happen.

That's not a bad idea. Could do quick/slow/glow or green/orange/red. I'll keep that in mind.