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Make option to use notify icon only while device is connected. #107

Closed GoogleCodeExporter closed 9 years ago

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Add a global preference to show notify icon but only when device is connected.  
This will make sure A2DP stays alive once connected but will give the user the 
option to not have the icon when not connected.  I could also possibly just 
implement so the icon always shows while connected.  Any thoughts?

Original issue reported on code.google.com by JimR...@gmail.com on 25 Apr 2012 at 9:56

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago

Original comment by JimR...@gmail.com on 29 Apr 2012 at 12:44

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago

Original comment by JimR...@gmail.com on 20 May 2012 at 2:21

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
To me, its no big deal if the icon is there all the time. Yes the ui would be 
less cluttered if the icon disappeared when not connected, but I won't lose 
sleep over it if it didn't.

Original comment by orbit...@googlemail.com on 23 May 2012 at 11:30

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Hi again, I would also prefer the icon only when connected (by option).
But do I get this right? If the icon is not there, there is always the chance 
that a2dpvolume gets terminated? I mean even when disconnected a terminated 
service would be bad so it is not available when the BT device comes up, no? Or 
does a2dpvolume would always come up if closed in the meanwhile?

Original comment by burcheri...@gmail.com on 1 Jun 2012 at 12:12

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Yes, you are correct.  If you don't have the icon showing, Android considers it 
a "background" task meaning it is in the list to be killed if memory is needed. 
 You are also correct that if an app is killed, it may not restart 
automatically.  Even if it does restart, A2DP Volume would not see the 
transition from not connected to connected so it could not capture the previous 
states properly and it would not perform the connect actions.  Bottom line: if 
you want it to actually work, the icon must be showing.

Original comment by JimR...@gmail.com on 1 Jun 2012 at 12:31

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
It's minor but I also would like to keep my notification area uncluttered. 
Could the disconnected icon be as small as the system allows and completely 
transparent? I suppose it would still show in the pull down tray but at least 
that's not always visible.

Original comment by br...@thesalomons.net on 20 Jun 2012 at 1:34

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Are there still any plans to implement this? I'd love to have the assurance 
that it's always going to work properly... but REALLY hate the extra clutter 
that comes with icons always remaining in the tray up top (especially when they 
really don't signify anything).

Just looking for an update if possible. Love the app, really works well.

Thanks.

Original comment by tmea...@gmail.com on 15 Oct 2012 at 8:21

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
I am actually having second thoughts on implementing this.  The problem is that 
it will not ensure the app will work on connect.  There is already a setting to 
just turn OFF the icon for those who don't like it.  However, the app may not 
work that way either.  But making the icon active only while connected will not 
ensure the app will work on connect which is the most important time anyway.  
So, I really question the value now.  I could make the icon basically invisible 
but it would still occupy a space.  This gets down to just a visual thing.  Is 
it really worth it?  I guess we all have pet peeves and apparently the icon is 
one for many on this thread.  

I have also just been swamped with other projects and activities and have not 
gotten around to implementing this.  I may have some more time over the 
holidays.  This is just a hobby of mine after all.

Original comment by JimR...@gmail.com on 16 Oct 2012 at 3:30

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Thanks for the update. I'd be fine with just the smallest, most unobtrusive 
icon possible if removal isn't an option. Appreciate any time you give on it.

Original comment by tmea...@gmail.com on 17 Oct 2012 at 9:36

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Fixed in 2.11.2 and up.

Original comment by JimR...@gmail.com on 13 Dec 2013 at 4:41

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
API 16 added a feature which allows multiple levels of notification.  I now set 
this app to use minimum priority which means it will not show on the 
notification bar but will show when the user pulls down the notifications.  
Perfect.

Original comment by JimR...@gmail.com on 18 Dec 2013 at 11:05