SomniusX Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I was searching for two weeks a way to control panel brighness for my new hackbook.. didn't have success with dsdt and other kexts so i stumbled upon an "app" yes an app.. "Brightness Slider" on MAS https://itunes.apple.com/gr/app/brightness-slider/id456624497?mt=12 guys, it does the job, restores brightness to previous level upon restart, can accept keyboard shortcuts for bright up/down, it's the thing i needed! (click for larger) p.s. IT WORKS!!!!! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/307888-ultimate-brightness-slider-control-fix-solved/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
duduclx Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 this app add a grey layer over the screen. it's not power saving solution. what patch have you tried ? acpibacklight.kext is loading ? do you have the brightness cursor in monitor pref ? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/307888-ultimate-brightness-slider-control-fix-solved/#findComment-2165157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomniusX Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 Yes it does tamper with graphics but still it's a workaround. I've tried and bricked my installation more than 2 times the last week, but this week it's a bit difficult for me to get to it "again" I have my dsdt and i've tried tampering with the lcd strings with no luck, not even bringing the slider back hack didn't work. That's why i've search for alternatives cause i need to work with that machine and at full bright it's just annoying specially at night :-/ Anyways i'll get back to you and reply properly and a week or two! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/307888-ultimate-brightness-slider-control-fix-solved/#findComment-2165273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
styrian Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 @SomniusX Which SMBios are you using? You have to get your laptop lcd decected as "AppleBacklightDisplay" to make the brightness slider working. Therefore you need the best your system matching SMBios of a real Apple portable device and perhaps a Custom EDID for your lcd. Your installed app is only a dimmer one and is not saving battery power. Have fun. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/307888-ultimate-brightness-slider-control-fix-solved/#findComment-2165327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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