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RootDim [root]

Omega Centauri Software

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ANDROID VERSION

2.0.1 and up

INSTALLATIONS

10,000 - 50,000

PRICE

FREE

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Description

RootDim was formerly known as SuperDim. RootDim requires root privileges on your device. For unrooted devices, as well as for some devices incompatible with RootDim, try our <a href="https://market.android.com/search?q=screendim+omega+centauri">ScreenDim</a>.

RootDim lets you dim LCD screens (and a few OLED ones) to very low levels--lower than the OS normally allows (that's why you need root privileges)--to save night vision. This will be particularly useful for serious amateur astronomers.

On some devices you can also turn off LEDs (e.g., power LED).

If you have ChainFire3D, RootDim will let you conveniently control the nightmode settings together with the brightness settings.

You can save up to five profiles that can be restored with a single touch in the RootDim screen. The profiles include LCD backlight brightness and nightmode settings (if applicable). Long touch on profile button to save, short touch to load.

You can also create launcher shortcuts for particular saved profiles and for cycling through all the profiles.

If RootDim doesn't work on your device, email me at arpruss@gmail.com before leaving a low rating. Maybe I can fix it.

Note 1: Some devices don't allow going below the minimum value allowed by the OS. There is really nothing I can do about that.

Note 2: There is a special feature for some Archos 70/101 devices that have a firmware problem that prevents them from waking up properly when they've been put to sleep with a low brightness (this problem occurs even if you don't have SuperDim). Go to Menu|Options and choose that option if you have one of these devices, and it should fix the problem.

Note 3: For all the users who would like a widget, please remember the launcher shortcut feature.

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Kev

Apr 15, 2012 7:05:52 AM

Does what it says But doesn't go dim enough for me.

Tee

Apr 13, 2012 4:41:54 PM

Galaxy S 2 X Perfect

Broker Executives, Inc

Apr 9, 2012 1:42:02 AM

A better dimmer I just found this. It's awesome. Works great with root. Thanks

Apr 5, 2012 5:46:10 AM

Samsung Captivate It works. It gets the brightness level down to where my eyes aren't bothered and it doesn't bother my fiance when I'm on it while she's sleeping. It doesn't go drastically below the system minimum, but its more than noticeable and exactly what I needed. Widgets would be awesome. I didn't understand the launcher reference in the instructions. Overall, solid app. Thanks!

lawrenceh

Apr 2, 2012 7:18:00 AM

yay -12% Max dim on moto photon.

leland

Apr 1, 2012 10:13:59 PM

Works Great I love this app I just discovered. It works as it is supposed to at least on a Motorola Droid X2 with CM7. Just be sure to have root access or it won't. I have had no issues with it thus far. I expect much of that comes from using CyanogenMod 7 which is stock Android rather than the Motorola Blur Android. If you have problems consider going to XDA to get a more stock OS for your device.

Jeff

Apr 1, 2012 10:06:25 AM

Awesome! Runs perfectly! A widget would be a nice future feature.

Benjamin

Mar 25, 2012 9:33:27 PM

. Worked fine for dimming the scree, but didn't dim my keys on G2x. Too bad, uninstall.

Terence

Mar 25, 2012 4:48:05 AM

No change below 29 on Galaxy Note As title says. Shame, was hoping it would be different from the rest.

Johnny

Mar 18, 2012 6:11:39 AM

Works on rooted DX with liquid smooth Tom! Seem to work well but doesn't lock so I have to restart after rebooting. Minor inconvenience but maybe this can be resolved in future update!

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Kev

Apr 15, 2012 7:05:52 AM

Does what it says But doesn't go dim enough for me.

Tee

Apr 13, 2012 4:41:54 PM

Galaxy S 2 X Perfect

Broker Executives, Inc

Apr 9, 2012 1:42:02 AM

A better dimmer I just found this. It's awesome. Works great with root. Thanks

Apr 5, 2012 5:46:10 AM

lawrenceh

Apr 2, 2012 7:18:00 AM

yay -12% Max dim on moto photon.

leland

Apr 1, 2012 10:13:59 PM

Jeff

Apr 1, 2012 10:06:25 AM

Awesome! Runs perfectly! A widget would be a nice future feature.

Benjamin

Mar 25, 2012 9:33:27 PM

. Worked fine for dimming the scree, but didn't dim my keys on G2x. Too bad, uninstall.

Terence

Mar 25, 2012 4:48:05 AM

No change below 29 on Galaxy Note As title says. Shame, was hoping it would be different from the rest.

Johnny

Mar 18, 2012 6:11:39 AM

Works on rooted DX with liquid smooth Tom! Seem to work well but doesn't lock so I have to restart after rebooting. Minor inconvenience but maybe this can be resolved in future update!

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by Jay O. on Feb 3, 2012 7:00:00 PM
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Summary

Colourful, minimalist, cheery, romantic—as far as Android displays go the options are pretty endless. And the displays tend to be of rather good quality, almost on par with computer displays. However, the latter still trumps smartphones in the sense that computers are more adaptable as far as programmes and manual settings go.

RootDim [root] may not enable your smartphone to quite measure up to a computer's functionality but it will allow users to adapt the display brightness. Find out more in today's review.

Please note that this application will only run on rooted devices.

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Test device: Motorola Defy with CM7

This application requires root, and according to the app description it is compatible with all LCD displays but with only a handful of OLED displays.

RootDim [root] is a dimming tool that will allow you to control the screen brightness beyond what it possible with the stock settings. Seeing as display brightness eats up an enormous amount of battery life, this option is especially interesting to make use of during the night and/or when the device's battery is low.

The app's interface is relatively plain and consists of a dimmer (a bar, fine tuning and a few buttons). The brightness can be set anywhere between 1-255, though be warned that if you dial it down too low you will wind up with a completely black screen. In order to prevent this from happening you can set the lowest level of brightness on your own device.

Individual data can be fixed to five available buttons. This will allow you to set the display brightness as well as LED lights or the background light of the standard Android keys. Please bear in mind that this will only work as long as the display is activated.

Bottom line:
Sometimes good things come in small packages, and RootDim [root] is proof of this. It doesn't harbour a full spectrum of features, but the one feature is does provide is something that's truly missing from standard settings. A lot of fine tuning is possible so that every user can adapt the display brightness according to their own vision (literally) and their device.

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RootDim [root] basically consists of a dimmer that's very easy and intuitive to use. It isn't the most beautifully designed application I've ever come across, but that's certainly not a big deal in the case of this type of tool.

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RootDim [root] runs smoothly and swiftly. When activating the display the application needs about one second to configure the display brightness.

Price/Performance Ratio

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RootDim [root] is available for free; there are hardly any ads save for a small discreet banner linking to the developer's other application in the Android Market.

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