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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
Killswitch 1.0.5

+ Added scheduling

+ Added night mode

+ Fixed bugs on many devices

Killswitch 1.0.4

+ Verbose debugging mode added

Killswitch 1.0.3

+ Bigger buttons

+ Sensitivity tweaks for Samsung 2.2 devices

+ Bug logging

Killswitch 1.0.2

+ Minor layout tweaks

+ Added new icons

Killswitch 1.0.1

+ Fixed orientation-related problems

+ Tweaked default activation delay value

+ Cleaned up Help and Tips dialog

+ Added license check delay to fix caching problems on Google's end

Killswitch 1.0.0 RC

+ Added license check, nag screen, functionality restrictions for unlicensed copies

+ Alternative no-lock mechanism reintegrated

+ About page added

+ Issues related to ProGuard fixed
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
reserved for suggestion list
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
Just a heads-up for those who have not managed to work out how to use Killswitch - despite very clear instructions in the Help and Tips dialog.

On a tablet with case the settings should look like this:

Enable Killswitch: tick

Admin Permissions: tick

Confirmation time: 10sec

Activation delay: 6sec

No-lock: Disable screen lock

Use proximity: no tick

Use light sensor: tick

Sensitivity: 10%

Use accelerometer: no tick

For a phone the settings should be exactly the same, except with "Use proximity sensor: tick". These are the settings Im using right now and they work perfectly.

The point of the app is also to avoid accidental sleep mode in a dark room through the popup dialog. Do not choose "Use accelerometer" unless you plan on using both light sensor and facedown at the same time. Instead, choose "Enable facedown mode only" if you see the popup dialog while using the tab in a dark room - this will disable the light sensor but enable facedown until you next swich on/ off.

Please read the Help and Tips section before giving up!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mrgrey1701:
I've bought and installed Kill Switch for my galaxy tab, used the exact same settings shown above but it doesn't appear to be doing anything on my tab. I'm on overcome 1.2.3 and have the fugutweaks applied
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
After upgrading to a newer version, please go into the settings dialog and enable Killswitch again. This is not optimal, but it saves battery and cpu time by removing the necessity for a constantly running service!

Im using overcome 1.2 and its working just fine... also, its tested to work on JK5 and up stock roms.

Decrease activation delay in settings to 2 seconds, then try putting your finger over the light sensor to check whether its working - its just to the right of the front facing camera.

If not this is a kernel-related problem, so please send logcat!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mrgrey1701:
Hmm...I appear to be having a problem with the light sensor. I can get the accelerometer to switch it off. I think I'm going to undo the fugutweaks, see if that's the problem.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
Could you please post a logcat? This would be the easiest way to check what the problem is.

You can get the app aLogcat for free from the market. Use it after youve turned on killswitch and just post the resulting text here.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mrgrey1701:
Sorry, I undid the fugutweaks before I read your reply and this appears to have cured the problem
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
OK, no problem! I hope you find the functionality useful!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
There is nothing about fahrbotapps in this logcat!

Try opening the Killswitch properties, unticking and again ticking "Enable Killswitch" and then running aLogcat.

Once its running put your finger over the light sensor and see what happens. Even if nothing happens within 10 seconds, pause the logging and then post here!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
Yep, that looks like its working as it should... enjoy!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jonasbry:
Cheers op!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
My pleasure, if you like the app, please rate it on the market and tell your friends!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] torsrex:
I am done with the Norwegian translations. I have sent you a pm with the file. :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
Thank you for the translations! Ill be sending you a free copy in a minute!

And to anyone interested in doing their own translations, dont hesitate to pm me!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sleeplessninja:
Did a Video Overview of the App. Great App. Great Idea. Works Well on the Xoom.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUceEI-A8vw
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
Thank you kindly, we will be subscribing to your channel asap :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DemonGloom:
Do you plan to create demo that will work for 2 days (for example) just to test your program?

[RUS]Нет ли у вас планов выложить демку, которая была бы, например, ограничена по времени работы - для теста работы вашей программы?[/RUS]
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
Sorry, but there are no plans for a demo version. The app has been successfully tested by a large number of people and it works.

It will work on any device with a light sensor or proximity sensor through well tested intents - you can easily determine whether the functionality will be of use to you in less than 5 minutes just my by putting your finger over one of the two sensors.

Depending on the time of the month killswitch will cost you between .99 and 3 dollars, a drop in the ocean. If I had my way google would have no refund policy at all, with people following the Meta reviews just as they do with other kind of software. The extremely low prices on the market actually hamper the development of quality apps.

You will have trouble believing it but Killswitch is still the only app to offer this kind of fnctionality, despite the maturity of Android as a platform and recent PR regarding the ipad2 case.

A developer would be foolish to pass by an oppertunity to capitalise on this. In any case, you can hear all about it in my coming interview with GrilledCheze on XDA TV.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DemonGloom:
Installed on galaxy tab - sometimes application try to turn phone off even if light is not changed..

[RUS] Поставил на Galaxy Tab - временами программы пытается выключить экран, даже если уровень освещенности не менялся.. [/RUS]

BTW, what language will be better to communicate with you?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sleeplessninja:
Wholeheartedly agree! Looking forward to your interview.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
In this thread english please, so others may find it useful. PM in russian if you like!

Try setting the activation delay higher to filter out anomalous sensor readings.

Done!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] reelon:
Great app, works as described......thanks for your work.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bjoestanley:
Voice mail

I use Killswitch on my DIinc and it works great. However, it kicks in when I am listening to voice mail, causing the voice mail I'm listening to to pause. (For some reason, it doesn't kick in when I'm in a call, which is good.) Is there any way to have it deactivate for certain apps?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
Hi... could you please send me a ligcat of the moment whenit kicks in during your call to voicemail? You can get the free aLogcat app from the market and then just send the text directly from your device either via pm or to fahrbotmobile@gmail.com!

Lets see if we cant fix this problem for you... by the way, the app will be priced at only 99 cents for the next week, so get it while its hot!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
In order to create a logcat you have to get aLogcat from the market, launch it and then duplicate your problem with Killswitch. Then return to aLogcat, pause logging and send the resulting text via the app to fahrbotmobile@gmail.com or PM please!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] darandster2:
Kudos!

Kudos to the dev, this app is awesome
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
Thanks, we need all the kudos we can get!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 2token2:
Great app, i do however have a strange problem, id like to get rid of the screen lock, i tried other widgets and apps from market but the lock screen keeps popping up from time to time. I was reminded that killswitch has this functionality so i activated the no screen lock functionality in killswitch. Everything seemed to work ok, but when the device had been off for a while the lock screen suddenly appeared again. . . Really annoying. . . I just cannot figure out what triggers it.

I have a Samsung gt with latest overcome Rom and kernel, i also run Adw launcher. Does anyone ells have this problem?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
We are aware of this issue on some devices... but weve been busy working on Balanced and havent had time to look into it.

Can you check if the same thing happens when you use the other method lockscreen removal method, auto-unlock?

I plan on spending some time working on this and a few other things at the beginning of next week.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] schmolch:
I cannot get it to work, it only reacts to the acceleration sensor but not to darkness or proximity.

Im using a galaxy tab and overcome 1.4.

I tried re-enabling killswitch and rebooting.

It does not even turn off the screen in complete darkness, with the brightness to minimum and the sensitivity at 100%.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 2token2:
Argghh, i thought the lock screen was gone for good, after i unchecked and checked the disable lock screen it was gone for 12 hours, but it popped up again this morning.

Ill try the other option and see if it unlocks my screen automatically. But i really wanted to get rid of the dammed thing.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] habylab:
Good app, but why no refund?

EDIT: My fault, my phone was playing up!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 2token2:
Well I've tried the unlock on screen activation option for a while now, it works but sometimes it takes a long time to do the unlock (maby one out of five times this happens ) and the screen goes back to sleep straight after because of inactivation before u can use it, so i have to push power button to start the gt again. The second time it usually unlocks fast. I would really like to get rid of the screen lock, it really speeds up access.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
I believe i have arrived at a solution... i will work it into the update thats slated for this week!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 2token2:
Waiting with anticipation. . . ;-)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 2token2:
Shake to cancel popup would be a great feature. . . Or maby a bigger cancel button?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
interesting, ill see ;)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] TRusselo:
really like this app it would go great with my new case with a lid. BUT its too expensive in Canada $ 3.86 . Not gaining customers that way.

Supply and demand doesnt apply in a normal way as Supply is unlimited.

But similarily at that high price i would wait and 'find' it, at a cheaper price I (and others) would buy it..

would you rather :

100 customers X $4 = 400$

120 X $3.50 = 420$

140 X $3.00 = 420$

in this example a 12% drop in price gave 20% more customers and 5% more revenue.

plus having more customers gives you better "NAME RECOGNITION" (aka advertizing)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
I have been experimenting with the prices for the last month, and I have to say that so far the actual figure has not made any difference to the number of purchases.

Also, have you any idea how much it costs to run an IT company? I can only shudder when people complain that applications that take months of development go for $5.

We make no money off these apps whatsoever. The only hope we have is outsourcing, which puts a strain on the programmers and leads to fewer updates and less overall quality.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
Ive made a little update that smooths out sensor sensitivity and makes the buttons bigger! Up now on the market!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 2token2:
Thank you! :-)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] TRusselo:
sorry to be the bearer of bad news but an IT company who's income depends on android apps... not the best business model.

Months of development for that? If your IT programmers take months to develop that, and your companies finances depend on your little apps, you have alot more to worry about than the price.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
If I want a lecture ill be sure to look you up! Just remember, if you're going to talk the talk, you have to walk the walk...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] TRusselo:
What walk would that be? Buying the app when it's cheaper? Yeah I will. Or I might just google it now that you got so defensive over suggestions and oppinions FROM A FORUM. (imagine that, oppinions on a forum!)

Sent from my Samsung Captivate i896 Canadian, eh?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
This is the attitude that worries me. You have a $500 dollar phone and complain about $3 apps costing too much. This thread is for technical support and suggesions. Do you think that making apps and updatng them is a quick process?

Time is money. A lot of work goesinto these apps over time.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DemonGloom:
One more problem in last version.. If your program have administrator rights (or privilegies - idk how it is in English) it don't allow to enter PIN-code for SIM.. Default PIN enter dialog just hides after 1 sec or showing.. If i uncheck that function in your program dialog comes to screen and allows to enter PIN

[RUS]

Странная проблема - если в вашей программе установлена галочка на правах администратора, то становится невозможно ввести PIN-код при включении планшета - диалог просто исчезает через cекунду после появления.. Если в программе снять эту галочку, диалог тут же всплывает на экран..

[/RUS]
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
Hi demon, could you logcat the moment for me please? This seems like a strange problem!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DemonGloom:
What moment you want to be logged? Moment of booting and hiding dialog? Or when i disable your program?

BTW, i cannot even delete it now - it just don't drop system privileges if i uncheck both options..

************

UPD

Seems that after deleting your program my database is now corrupted.. Have to reinstall firmware..
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
I dont think this is a problem with Killswitch! You are the first to report it after over 400 downloads.

Also, the disappearing pin problem is more likely to be related to the NoLock functions in Killswitch than to admin privileges.

If you do get a chance, try to get both.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] TRusselo:
just purchased! thanks for the price drop!

now for suggestions:

-toggle widget (enable/disable)

-for sensor settings add " and / or " option, to make it necessary for 2 or more conditions to be met (ie proximity and face down to not interfere with calls). Right now as you know it works in OR function.

bug (minor)

right now, if Accelerometer and proximity are enabled BUT proximity condition is met, there is no option in pop-up for face-down only (only 2 buttons). If i disable Accel option, then the proximity condition is met, the 3rd button (face down) comes back! If i have Acc and prox enabled it activates during some situations (Angry Birds, or using other features while in call, and problem from bjoestanley earlier about voicemail) and cant set to facedown only, must cancel. Situation would also be helped by AND option above...

-but basically, the facedown option in pop-up should only be hidden when facedown condition is 'met' not when 'enabled'. not a big deal, easy fix

I really liked the sensitivity control for accel! allows for minor roll due to case, good thinking!

and why i really wanted this for my smartphone....

took me longer to type up the suggestions than to find them. its been less than a half hour since buying!

+1 for shake cancel
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dallastx:
Um bought this program and uh......all it does is temporally take away lock screen. I have to disable and reenable every now and then...As for as sensors....yea that doesnt work at all for Samsung Tablet. Hate spent money on something that doesn't do what i bought it for. I wanted to close tablet and it goes to sleep.....It does not do that. Brand new 3g sprint tablet had for 2 days and its rooted.

Ok it does work..Shined a led sun light on sensor and it covered it up...Now is the tablet suppose to come back on when it recognizes light?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] TRusselo:
it does not wake the device. only puts to sleep.

and make sure you adjust the sensitivity control for the light sensor... that will help with your first complaint.

and be happy you got it for half price...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
Strange... the last update did not change anything that could have started causing this problem. Have you installed anything else that might conflict with the sensors or sleep state? A new rom?

In any case, im looking into it now...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] TRusselo:
@beepsilver - as i stated above i use those two settings without the problems you experience. they work fine for me with ALL the same settings you use. sorry i cant be of more help on that issue but it is good to know that its not affecting everyone.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beepsilver:
No new ROM. I'll try removing a couple of apps I've installed recently and see if that helps. Do you have the previous version to send, so I can test that with my current configuration first? Thank you.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
The versions are exactly the same, except the new one has debugging - use that to create a more verbose logcat.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
Hi, could you please use the debug mode in Killswitch?

The above logcat does not show any problems related to the app.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beepsilver:
Ok I'll do it...not having used it before, do I just tick the debug mode and info is saved to a file I can copy from to post here?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
Tick debug, then run aLogcat as before and PM me the text.

Debug mode will simply force Killswitch to report more information to the log.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beepsilver:
power

Plugging and unplugging ac power seems to be the issue. When I have it plugged in to my USB or wall outlet, killswitch works every time. As soon as I unplug it, it stops working. When I plug it back in, it continues to work (without any modification to the Killswitch settings). It seems the only time Killswitch works as advertised is when I have a fresh install of Killswitch. Then after a few minutes, it stops working until I connect the phone to ac power. I sure appreciate your involvement--thank you!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beepsilver:
Dev--does the logcat I posted help figure out the problem?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
Hi - im still looking into it im afraid - we have two apps coming out tomorrow and support is kind of hard to come by...

I promise ill look into it second half of the day tomorrow, sorry for the delay!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beepsilver:
Thank you--and good luck on your other apps!

I'm wondering how much power changes (ac to dc or dc to ac) has to do with it, because every time I change power, killswitch functionality changes.

Also, even though I have "turn off lockscreen" enabled, the phone sometimes returns to a lock state when i press a hardware key to turn on the phone. HTC Sense?

Thanks for your help.

Greg
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sihayqueirseva:
I've installed, but it works, sometimes, sometimes not. In addition, I had not read the entire description: Does not work as the "iPad smartcover" because the device does not wake up. I've uninstalled it but ... Surprise! no refund.

I understand it is my fault for not reading the entire description of the product (and this whole thread), but do not understand why no refund.

Next time ...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
Hi, Im the dev! The description says "Almost like Apples Smartcover" :)

Anyway, lets see if we cant solve your problem!

Could you please send me a logcat in debug mode so i can solve this issue?

What you need to do is:

1. Download aLogcat from the market

2. Tick "Debug mode" in Screenshot ER

3. Run aLogcat

4. Reproduce your error in Screenshot ER

5. Go into aLogcat and pause

6. Use the share menu to send the resulting text either to fahrbotmobile@gmail.com or via PM here at XDA

Thanks!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beepsilver:
Resolution?

Thanks Dev--any resolution on the issue I posted last week? I know you've been busy....
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
IM working on it - the next release should come on thursday!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kiteOregon:
Did i miss something, looks very promising, works fine to turn off on the xoom, but it does not wake back up. Seems like it would be very nice if it would wake when the cover opened.

I did not see that it did not wake until page 7 of the comments, you should post this very clearly on the app page in the market.

No refund.... guess i will just wait until this feature is enabled and try to use it again.

e.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beepsilver:
Release date

Dev, when is the next release date? Thanks.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Kurupt1:
Please update this app!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] wintermute000:
killswitch broke my light sensor

I installed killswitch on my galaxy tab and it seemed to work initially.

I then accidentally hit the 'disable' option and then it stopped working entirely, even after uninstall / reinstall.

Even stranger, it seems to have broken my light sensor, according to various apps that read the light sensor, also auto brightness is now broken!!!!

acceleration sensor still works but I want the light sensor. Would be nice if my auto brightness came back too... lol.

I've enabled debug in the app, how to I send the logcat? I don't know how to do it. cheers

Samsung Galaxy Tab on Overcome 1.4.5 ROM cheers

Edit: Did some more work. The light sensor is not broken, but instead super insensitive, when I hold it right up to a lightbulb it says 'dim sunlight'. Somehow killswitch has totally uncalibrated my light sensor. How do I fix this?

also I sent you a logcat from johannlo1@gmail.com

Please let me know how the fixing goes, I'm a paid up customer. thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ftgg99:
A lite version is now on the market!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Kurupt1:
How about an update for paid customers?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Herunim:
Could you add the option to turn off the screen by swipe of a hand as does "Proximity Screen Off".

That would be great.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kapioonda:
Bought the app today and it only works using the acceleration sensor and the lock screen doesn't go away consistently. Samsung Galaxy with Overcome 1.4.5.

edit - Light sensor looks to be fine, sensitivity needed adjusting. Disable lock screen didn't work at all at first, it seems much better after the GT was left alone to charge for a while.