Glance screen (Partially implemented)
asked 2013-12-25 10:41:05 +0300
I am too much used to the "glance screen" feature of Nokia N9 and my current Nokia Lumia device. Glance screen is the information displayed on the device's screen when device is idle. For example it shows the time and notifications so that you don't have to wake up the phone to look at the time or see the notifications.
Update: This is partially implemented, i.e., available under the hood (mce-tools) and can be enabled using developer mode or available in setting using openrepos patch. Thanks to @coderus again.
I believe, we as community can help with testing and monitoring power consumption so Jolla can see the feasibility of making it available as a regular feature.
Nokia has this feature on non-oled (IPS LCD) screens as well. You are right that it would drain more battery but I would give up a few hours of battery to have this useful feature.
Canol ( 2013-12-25 11:35:42 +0300 )editThere could be a setting: "Display always on when connected with charger". I guess a changer can drive the display and charge the battery at the same time.
ibins ( 2013-12-25 16:04:16 +0300 )editAt a quick glance, on absolute minimum brightness the lcd backlight draws only about 10-15mA, but it's not the only thing affecting power consumption. Anyway with some optimizations this might be feasible on Jolla too.
Jare ( 2014-01-05 02:00:04 +0300 )editGlance screen would be awesome! I used also glance screen as a night lightPut whit Nokia C7. Put phone close water glass and voila! You have shattered light.
Glance screen is also handy when in dark you cannot see where's the phone so glance light reveals your phone, handy!
This feat to1stgen Jolla
Karfindel ( 2014-01-10 10:34:52 +0300 )editYES! We want this on Sailfish!! One of the best features of the N9.
Kehis ( 2014-02-21 02:46:15 +0300 )edit