Feature requests: data usage only when apps are open and programable no disturb mode

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Hi!

Long time no see!

I skipped the Pure due to mixed reviews but my Kompakt is on its way to my place :slight_smile:

I would like to propose a couple of features that I consider beneficial from a digital minimalist vantage point. BTW I think it would be a good idea to create a thread devoted to feature requests (maybe even in another forum to better keep track on the acceptance of the suggestions) and another devoted to bugs/fixes. That would keep the forum tidy and organized.

Ok, here are my proposals.

1) The ability for apps to use data only when open

I’ve seen from reviewers the battery performance changes drastically when you use certain apps. It seems to me it’s obvious many apps (I think the main issue here are message apps like Whatsapp or Signal) are constantly pinging and hence wasting a lot of energy. Now if you have an option that says this and that app (or maybe all apps altogether) are allowed to use data only when open this will save a lot energy, battery will last more on each charge and will have a longer life. I know it’s possible to do something similar with the gps -say only allowing it when apps that need it are running, so my guess is it should be even easier to have a similar feature when it comes to data usage.

2) The ability to program no disturb mode

This was proposed for the Pure but it was never implemented afaik but I think it’s a great feature: to have an option to set the phone to automatically go on airplane/no disturb mode during specified hours that the user can decide. I’ll even extend this ability to shutting off/turning on the phone if possible. It is great to be able do this with your phone (I do it on my iPhone via automations), it gives more control over it -not the other way around, and it also saves battery and it’s very convenient to handle how your phone works if you regularly want your phone to go into a specific mode like during work, sleep, etc.

Ok, hope you find those interesting and look forward to receive my Kompakt!

Cheers!

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do not disturb its really a must have i dont want all days put in offline mode

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@nirvana Welcome back to the Mudita FORUM! Yes, it’s been some time- like 3 years OMG
Thanks for taking the time to write down your feedback. I will forward this on to the team.

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I second the addition of a Do Not Disturb mode, I was sad to see this missing when I received the phone. I probably won’t always remember to put it in Offline mode every night, it would be nice to just have it be automatic.

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@intentbean8624 That’s a good idea. A feature that basically silences the phone from, let’s say 10pm to 7am.

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10 p.m. to 6 a.m. more likely - atleast this is how “Sleep” works on my iPhone.
I would have to say, this DnD feature is not on the top of my wish list, but would be a nice addition for the foreseeable future.

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I think I would prefer a customizable clock :slight_smile: On occasion I do wake up at 6am- but I prefer not to :slight_smile:

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It is also very useful to be able to customize which contacts can come through via call or text while the DND is on at night in case of emergencies (or customize to not allow any calls or texts). I usually like to allow my immediate family during those hours to be able to come through, or repeat callers within 15 min, which usually signals an emergency.

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Agreed, I want certain numbers to be able to reach me in case of emergency, but nothing else should disturb me during the DND hours I set.

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Also agree that having DND and a list of “favorite” contacts that break through it would be very useful. Or at least the ability to turn off notifications for texts but not calls.

I’m sometimes on-call for work and I need to be available to receive calls from certain numbers - but I don’t want to be pinged for every text throughout the night.

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