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Discussion in 'Android Devices' started by sourmilk, May 23, 2010.

  1. sourmilk

    sourmilk Member
    Thread Starter

    Anybody else having this problem in 2.2?
    I'm not sure if it ever worked or whether it stopped working since I did the update last night. I tried changing the pulse notification light setting and doing a reboot bit no luck.:thinking:
    I googled the problem and a few other people have reported the same problem but no solutions.
    I've only tested email notifications and app updates.

    Thx
     


    #1 sourmilk, May 23, 2010

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  2. BiGMERF

    BiGMERF Extreme Android User

    I just changed my trackball color notification via sms popup to blue and it worked

    Sent from my Nexus One using Tapatalk
     
    #2 BiGMERF, May 23, 2010
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  3. Air Force One

    Air Force One Android Enthusiast

    Google Voice SMS uses Green trackball color :)

    I'm extremely pleased by this because it's the color I wanted for GV SMS :D

    I guess they went ahead and gave a color for GV since they have not released the GV api as far as I know, so no developer would be able to create color alerts for GV.

    Anyway it's a great way to test the trackball color(s)
     
    #3 Air Force One, May 23, 2010
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  4. sourmilk

    sourmilk Member
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    how do you get sms to come through google voice? do you need a separate app from the google voice app?
    all my sms comes through the default messaging app.

    thx
     
    #4 sourmilk, May 23, 2010
  5. sourmilk

    sourmilk Member
    Thread Starter

    which sms app are you using? this option isn't available in the standard messaging app.
     
    #5 sourmilk, May 23, 2010
  6. BiGMERF

    BiGMERF Extreme Android User

    its called sms popup.. i can set certain color for different contacts. even create your own color
     
    #6 BiGMERF, May 23, 2010
  7. sourmilk

    sourmilk Member
    Thread Starter

    Thanks. I just installing it but it didn't work either. Looks like I might have to wipe and reinstall.
     
    #7 sourmilk, May 23, 2010
  8. BiGMERF

    BiGMERF Extreme Android User

    Your sure you tried it, the right way? Goto the app icon. Not the contact list

    Sent from my Nexus One using Tapatalk
     
    #8 BiGMERF, May 23, 2010
  9. sourmilk

    sourmilk Member
    Thread Starter

    Yeah I used the test notification option in the app after setting up the color. I got the SMS but the trackball didn't light up. Maybe it's some other app I have installed that's causing the problem.
     
    #9 sourmilk, May 23, 2010
  10. BiGMERF

    BiGMERF Extreme Android User

    It wont show up with the test. Have someone text you. Doesn't show on my test either

    Sent from my Nexus One using Tapatalk
     
    #10 BiGMERF, May 23, 2010
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  11. sourmilk

    sourmilk Member
    Thread Starter

    thanks for your help, but i tried what you said and it still doesn't work.
    i get the popup but no trackball notification. hopefully resetting back to factory settings and reinstalling 2.2 will work.
     
    #11 sourmilk, May 23, 2010
  12. Air Force One

    Air Force One Android Enthusiast

    The Google Voice app should already be on your phone if it's a Nexus One.

    You should also be able to go here and set up your account:

    Google Voice

    It says you need an invite, but like I said, the Nexus comes with a Google Voice invite in the form of the Google Voice application. Just find it, open it and follow instructions. It should be towards the bottom of the app tray. Make sure and turn off SMS forwarding in the GV PC settings as that is why you will get an sms in the regular messaging app when using Google voice.
     
    #12 Air Force One, May 23, 2010
  13. sourmilk

    sourmilk Member
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    i have google voice setup and i think i setup sms correctly for GV, but sms shows up via the standard message app and there is not trackball notification.

    i guess i'll just wait a few days and try a factory reset if no solutions come up. someone else reported this problem already so maybe there will be an answer: After installing froyo the trackball light notifications are not working - Android Help
     
    #13 sourmilk, May 23, 2010
  14. BiGMERF

    BiGMERF Extreme Android User

    Very
    Very weird. Hope it works after. Because its awesome. I have a different colors for like ten different girls. Red for the x. Lol


    Sent from my Nexus One using Tapatalk
     
    #14 BiGMERF, May 23, 2010
  15. sourmilk

    sourmilk Member
    Thread Starter

    haha! nice use of the app!:D
     
    #15 sourmilk, May 23, 2010
  16. sourmilk

    sourmilk Member
    Thread Starter

    mystery solved.
    Woke up this morning and the trackball was flashing.
    it looks like in 2.2 the trackball doesn't light up when the screen is on.:thinking:
    I don't know why they changed it, but maybe someone will find a way to change it back to flash always. my screen is almost always on and i miss seeing the flashing light.:(

    thx BIGMERF and AIR FORCE ONE for your help!
     
    #16 sourmilk, May 24, 2010
  17. jbrinkley

    jbrinkley Well-Known Member

    holy cow, that works. awesome....
    (non compatible rom for trackball alert) this is good enough for me.
     
    #17 jbrinkley, May 24, 2010
  18. turbosol16

    turbosol16 Android Enthusiast

    Handscent SMS works now too for trackball colors.
     
    #18 turbosol16, May 24, 2010
  19. grmagnu24

    grmagnu24 Lurker

    I'm having a strange problem with the trackball lighting up as well...when I get a text (using chompsms) the trackball lights up once right when I get the text, and then only lights up if I press the power button to wake the phone and then put it in sleep mode again. Here's a video of what I'm talking about:

    YouTube - Nexus One 2.2 Trackball Color Strangeness?

    any ideas of how to fix this?
     
    #19 grmagnu24, May 25, 2010
  20. BiGMERF

    BiGMERF Extreme Android User

    Im not using chomp but with sms popup. I can create a color, control how many times and at what pace the light blinks

    Sent from my Nexus One using Tapatalk
     
    #20 BiGMERF, May 25, 2010
  21. sourmilk

    sourmilk Member
    Thread Starter

    Do you haave the pulse notification setting enabled under sound settings? If yes then its prob a problem with chomp.
    Also the rate at which the light flashes seems to be inconsistent on froyo. Try watching it with the screen off for like a minute to see if it flashes.
     
    #21 sourmilk, May 25, 2010
  22. grmagnu24

    grmagnu24 Lurker

    Thanks a lot! I had no idea about the pulse notification setting but now that I enabled it, everything works perfectly :)
     
    #22 grmagnu24, May 25, 2010

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