Android sensor Archives

GyroEmu Enables Gyroscope on Any Android Phone (Xposed Module)

August 1, 2016
Kannan
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The recent hype Pokémon Go game had shown that augmented reality (AR) can be really great, but to get most out of it your device should have Gyroscope sensor built-in. Most AR apps use a phone’s gyroscope sensor, but unfortunately most low to mid-range Android smartphones do not have Gyroscope sensor installed, so augmented reality capabilities severely decreased on these devices. But, don’t worry, you can enable Gyroscope on any Android phone.

Show Data From Temperature, Humidity, Barometer & RGB Light Sensors On Galaxy S4

December 27, 2013
Kannan
Mobile

Samsung Galaxy S4 features certain sensors including temperature, humidity, barometer, and RGB Light Sensors. You can check ambient temperature, pressure and humidity level of your surrounding environment as well as measure RGB and white intensity of a light source. Unfortunately, Galaxy S4 does not have an easy solution to use these sensors.

[Android] Configure Apps To Run In Portrait Mode Or In Landscape Mode

September 25, 2013
Mobile

On most Android phones, apps can be run both in portrait mode and in landscape mode. However, not all apps are designed to use in both modes so it can be annoyance in certain times. Here is how to set apps that you want to use in portrait only mode or landscape only mode or set apps that you want to run in both modes.

Auto on Speakerphone When You Move Your Android Phone Away From Your Ear During a Call

November 11, 2012
Kannan
How to, Mobile

Mobile phone’s speakerphone is a great feature to use while driving, in loud surroundings or want to keep a distance between ear and phone. Of course, you can on/off the speakerphone feature with the touch of a button, but it isn’t always convenient all the times, for example during driving. So, what about automating this process – i.e. switch on the speakerphone when your phone away from your ear during a call and vice versa. Here is how it is on Android phone.