Benni 183 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Hello, I'm currently using a moto-z (hoped for a keyboard mod ...) and one feature I would miss on another device is the ability to shake the phone to enable/disable the flashlight. It is incredibly handy not having to unlock the phone, or turn on the screen just to have light. While there are some apps that try to provide the same feature, they all fall short on either functionality or annoying ads (I would be willing to pay, but could't find a paid app). I think this (small) software change could provide real value to the phone. Thanks, Benjamin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TeZtdevice 272 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Yes, I love the function too. Perhaps with Tasker you could implement this feature. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaZso 1,997 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Yes, I also like that function. However, I don't know if it is patented some way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benni 183 Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 @TeZtdevice my question is also about the convenience. Worst case is me writing my own crappy app for the feature. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zurvan2 125 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 You can definitely do that with Tasker: shake-flashlight recipe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aznfantasystar 5 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 The inevitable problem with sensor-based activation is deciding the poll rate, which to detect changes and decide on threshold values toward an intent. I wish I had a Moto phone to show off here, because it would make a lot more sense when I show you the polling rate that a Moto Z2 Force polls at, versus say a Moto G5; to show you the tradeoff of accuracy vs. precision. This is a problem with sealed-in battery where we have a mAh budget; which is why you have variations in user-experience with Moto G/X line. Again, I wish I could just "show you" rather than "tell you". We can get away with a satisfactory version, using the Gravity Gestures app, or a Tasker Intent and adjust sensitivity to come 95% close to the Moto Actions. The trade off is the increased battery consumption that keeps those sensors activated. Depending on how open fxtec wants to be with its kernel source and forward-thinking on component selection and OS. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnnieC 115 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I’m currently using a moto-z (hoped for a keyboard mod …) Same here... I love that feature on my Moto Z, it just works, I would be very happy to see this implemented in the Pro1. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EskeRahn 5,421 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Just a thought on how to save a little battery. Normally when I put my phone in the pocket it is top down. So what if the shake-function checked with a relative low frequency whether the device was clearly top-up (that is within some limit from vertical), and only when, checked for a shake with a higher polling rate. This might reduce the consumption in pocket or on a table. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Noir 112 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 What is the problem with a button-combo like other manufacturers or ROM builds use? For example clicking the volume button twice and hold them for enabling and disabling the LED? Much less room for accidental activations, saving alot of time calibrating and implementing the function, when the effort of pressing a key or two is not saving any user-time at all? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
netman 1,424 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 I'm with Noir on this one, I'd feel realy weird shaking my phone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benni 183 Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 1. It's all personal opinion. I'm just stating my perspective 2. Flicking the phone just works. (on moto z) 2.1 no need to find the right key 2.2 no need to change your grip to enter a key combo 2.3 upside down / sideways doesn't matter, it just works Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EskeRahn 5,421 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 However it is made, I see it as a software add on and not a part of the device. To me it sounds more like an idea for an app than a request for a basic function. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 1,435 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 I find this to be a really useful feature of my Moto Z too. Although another easy way to turn on the light w/o unlcoking the phone would be fine too, holding a couple buttons together or whatever, if they were easy enough to find blindly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benoitjeffrey 66 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 On AICP (until last working version) there was an option. Hold the power button 2 seconds while the screen is off. IMO It's a good alternative to the moto flashlight. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CornholioGSM 307 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 1 hour ago, benoitjeffrey said: On AICP (until last working version) there was an option. Hold the power button 2 seconds while the screen is off. IMO It's a good alternative to the moto flashlight. Hello 🙂 ...long press pw for torch is working on lineage too 🙂 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doktor Oswaldo 904 Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 On 3/23/2019 at 9:18 PM, netman said: I'm with Noir on this one, I'd feel realy weird shaking my phone. it is weird. It took a while for me to get used to it. Still weird and not the best solution. The one thing you don't want to do in the dark is karate chopping your phone into the woods... But it is better than using that useless quickmenu which is becoming worse and worse. HTC had a solution where drawing an O on the locked screen activated the light, that was great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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