App to keep screen for shutting off when plugged in?

JWhipple · #1 (**permalink**) 01-28-2009, 09:36 AM

Is there any app out there which will keep the display turned on for longer than just a few minutes while the phone is plugged in regardless of what app is running?

I've noticed that when running Google Maps and Live Search in GPS map mode that the screen doesn't shut off. I'd LOVE to be able to get it to do this while I am running Trapster so it's on the screen the whole time and giving audible alerts while I am driving!

You can adjust how long the backlight stays on, but that's a global setting that doesn't factor in whether you are plugged in or on battery.

Thanks!

**guitardoc64** · #2 (**permalink**) 01-28-2009, 09:57 AM

Try this. Go to settings/backlight External power tab. Uncheck the turn off backlight. Works for me with the Sprint Version and I'm pretty sure that the Verizon 6900 has the same menus.

JWhipple · #3 (**permalink**) 01-28-2009, 10:04 AM

DUH DUH DUH! I've been on this screen a dozen times or more and missed that tab COMPLETELY! Thank you! TIme to get my eyes checked again!

JWhipple · #4 (**permalink**) 01-29-2009, 09:51 AM

So much for that - I got all happy for nothing.

Apparently the XV6900 is smart enough to know whether it's connected to Wall/PC power versus a mobile charger

When connected to a charger or the PC via USB it stays on - hook it to the car charger and it shuts off just as if it were on regular battery power

Musicman247 · #5 (**permalink**) 01-29-2009, 10:03 AM

Well, there's always the option Start>Settings>System>Power>Advanced>On external power uncheck the box "turn off device if not used for"

Of course this is a global setting, but should work for when the phone is plugged in.

JWhipple · #6 (**permalink**) 01-29-2009, 01:05 PM

I'll give that a shot on the drive home - if I still have this phone.

Getting the dreaded white-housing cracks AGAIN. Seriously considering going to Verizon during lunch and getting a different phone. I'm not going through the hassle of swapping out phones again just to get another that is going to get cracks in literally the exact same place - AGAIN.