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MotoTorch LED 2.0 released - FREE FOR 3 DAYS

Can I make a suggestion as well, since I'd love to see you compensated by more people than just the folks that read this forum.

Make a second version of the app that is IDENTICAL in every way to the free one, and post it on the Market under "MotoTorch LED - Donations" and charge for it. You can note at the top of the description that the free version is identical.

I have seen a few apps follow this model on the market, and in a few instances, I've used the free version, loved it, and then purchased the donate one because I wanted to support the person.

Just a way for you to open the support option up to people other than the folks reading here.

Thanks for all the work!

Thanks. I think I will do that.
 
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I bought the lite version, I love the updates.

I especially like that the widget adds the flame when the light is on.

I hadn't really thought of having the widget handle the three modes.
Just wanted to add my opinion: I like the widget as it is, the most important thing is that it's LITE. While I think the new features are cool, I'll open the app when I need to use them.

Great app.
 
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It will be free forever, not for just 3 days.

Apps --> Tools --> Just In.

1. Uses both a widget and a normal application to turn on the LEDs as a flashlight.
2. The widget icon will change depending on whether the LEDs are on or not.
3. The application will allow you to configure whether you want the screen to dim or not.
4. The application will allow you to use the LEDs as a strobe light.
5. The application will allow you to use the LEDs as a MORSE CODE sender, implementing the international Morse protocol.

To install the widget, Long Press on an open space on a HOME screen, choose "Widgets", then choose "MotoTorch LED".

I have also added a Donation version of the app to the Market. If you would like to donate toward MotoTorch's development, you can buy that version. BOTH VERSIONS ARE EXACTLY THE SAME. The free version is NOT limited in any way.

Scan the barcode below with Barcode Scanner to be taken directly to the Market.

Downloaded the free one, and I'll donate. Excellent little app. Thanks!
 
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I hadn't really thought of having the widget handle the three modes.

I bought the lite version, I love the updates.

I especially like that the widget adds the flame when the light is on.


Just wanted to add my opinion: I like the widget as it is, the most important thing is that it's LITE. While I think the new features are cool, I'll open the app when I need to use them.

Great app.

I suppose the best to ask for then would be for a 'simple' widget or a more 'robust' widget that would allow the user to choose which mode to use (and optionally, allow the user to set a default mode - for example, a short click on the widget runs the default mode, while a longer click would allow the user to pick which mode to use)....
 
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when comparing to the BB Tour (my gf's) LED the mototorch seemed alot dimmer. if you could get the full brightness that would be awsome! i'm a little bit of a LED flashlight nerd so i'm pissed hers is brighter than mine.

PS: i donated.

Just to confirm, this is at the top of the list. It has been the main complaint.
 
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It appears that you now have it set up so that when the light is turned on (using the widget), the screen set to max brightness, any reason for this?

I know there were some complaints from people with the screen going dark (because of having to unlock the phone to get it back on), but why not set it to min brightness? Or auto? Or no adjustment?

When the light is on, the dimmer the screen, the better.
 
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Oddly enough I've been looking for a good LED app and I waited until today to pick one up, I go onto the marketplace and lo and behold! Great app! I know this may be a little out of the functionality of this app per say, but could you add (or recommend me to another app) the ability to input the morse code from the camera? i.e. if someone else has a phone that flashes in morse code (or some other device) you could aim your camera at it and read it.
 
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Speaking of screen brightness--since you've figured out how to turn the LEDs on and off, do you see a way to control their brightness in smaller steps?

For example, the current lowest screen brighness is still way too bright when using GM Navigation after sunset... Google should implement the night mode, with a dark screen and lighter features.
 
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