FAQ
Q: Why is the font in the status bar so small? (Fixed in v1.0.4)
A: As of v1.0.4 the font size for the numbers has been made even larger and the percent symbol has been reduced so that the largest font is used within Android’s constraints of a 25 x 25 icon. A special thanks goes to our friend Alex Silver for coming up with the awesome new icons that use a far larger font size than the originals and not to mention our graphics specialist Injun Media for the idea.
Q: Can I replace the default battery icon with this application or change the position in the status bar?
A: The API’s that Android offer at this time do not allow developers access to modify icons that are on the right side of the status bar or place an icon in a certain area. The only way to provide the percentage in the status bar is by issuing an ongoing notification that displays on the left side of the status bar.
Q: How do I add the widget to my home screen?
A: Simply long press on the home screen, then select the “Widgets” item, select the “Battery Monitor” item, and then the Widget Editor should come up and allow you to customize your widget.
Q: I’m using [insert home alternative here], will the Battery Monitor widget work with this application?
A: You must be using either the stock Android home screen or a home screen that supports the Android widget framework that was introduced in Android 1.5 (Cupcake).
Q: Why does Battery Monitor need to save data and have permission to know when my phone has booted?
A: In order to provide a fluid user experience Battery Monitor saves the state of the application (whether it is actively running or not) so that when you reboot your device Battery Monitor will be notified and automatically displayed in the status bar if you previously had it running. This prevents having to toggle the percentage on each time you reboot if you always want Battery Monitor running. Battery Monitor also saves theme data now. The size of this data depends on how many of the widgets you use and create themes for.
