Camera-controlled brightness

[jefboyardee]

I currently use Screen Filter to keep the screen at 50% unless I

 

[jefboyardee]

Okay, I’ll just talk to myself. Seems to me that this scheme needs a front-facing (second) camera to work properly. With only a rear-facing camera, holding the phone in my hand would prevent the camera from gauging the surrounding light. I’d have to turn the phone over to let the camera read the light, but as soon as I put it back in my hand, it’ll just flip back... right?

 

[valorian]

I personally do not see a need for this. I keep auto brightness on and it does a good job at controlling the brightness of the display.

 

[jefboyardee]

do not see a need for this. I keep auto brightness on

Well, the need exists in my case because my dopey Optimus doesn

 

[valorian]

Well, the need exists in my case because my dopey Optimus doesn

 

[jefboyardee]

No, there is a sensor on the front of the phone

Apparently not on mine, since the manual doesn