Droid 1 Display Pulsing - new problem

[Gadgetarius]

My Moto Droid1 just started having an annoying problem: every 10 seconds the display flashes on for one second, running down the battery. I tried pulling the battery a couple of times, but no help. Anyone else deal with this problem?

 

[AngryHatter]

Did you just install something?
Sounds like an app is trying to prevent the phone from sleeping.

 

[Gadgetarius]

I did just install Tripit, but haven't used it. I will try uninstalling that app and report whether or not it eliminates the problem.

 

[hookbill]

Use Screebl to keep your phone active while you are using it. When you get it there's a video with instructions.

 

[Gadgetarius]

I uninstalled Tripit but after rebooting, no change.
I can try screebl, but what does it do?

 

[CJM]

[video=youtube;tzgFuUu0oxg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzgFuUu0oxg]YouTube - Screebl Overview[/video]


BTW, :welcome: to the forum.

 

[Gadgetarius]

Thanks for the info on Screebl, and for the welcome to the forum. I'm hesitant to load up another app, though, without troubleshooting the source of the current situation. I have also considering rotting the little robot, but haven't yet been convinced of the overall benefits vs the tradeoff of potential bricking.

Now I need to fill out more of my user info!

 

[AngryHatter]

I uninstalled Tripit but after rebooting, no change.
I can try screebl, but what does it do?

Reboot...you turned it off? pulled the battery? put it to sleep?
Tripit doesn't mention a permission to prevent the phone from sleeping.

 

[Gadgetarius]

Pulled the battery, of course.