New f.lux version
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Expanding the color range is something that version 3 does too. It enables you to set the color temperature below 3400K. The only difference is, you're notified differently with version 3. You still have to restart for the change to take effect for both versions.
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I registered just to reply to your comment. You're 100% correct saffron. This new version, is troublesome. As soon as I can I'll be "downgrading" to a previous version.
The issue is that this update expanded the colour range way too much, and there was no warning, so the user is suddenly met with what looks like a failing monitor, and no idea why. The users settings they relied on, have been wiped and replaced with 'factory defaults' that make little sense.
This is the type of app you want seamlessly integrated into your life, and when it changes, it's routine breaking. If we had been asked to try out the new features, or been offered a little wizard showing them to us, or just given us a good read me describing them, I am certain we'd be less off put by the update. Despite having turned off all notifications I can, anytime I reboot I get an on screen prompt I cannot disable (exactly what you saw). Ask me if I like on screen prompts I cannot disable. Spoiler: They are the devil.
So, between the defaulted features that wiped out the user preferences, and the lack of ability to disable all notifications, and the fact that F.lux us much less intuitive now in terms of what the expanded options mean, we are left with a need to roll back.
Sorry Devs/Designers, this one doesn't work well for my needs. We need no forced/unexpected changes. Retention of settings, a good readme, and a clear description on the tooltips of what we're looking at and how to change it back. Moving back to 3.10 for the time being, love love love that version.
Thank you for reading.
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In addition to the notes here:
https://forum.justgetflux.com/topic/4167/version-3-to-4-upgradeThe latest version (4.54+) also has a better "classic f.lux" feature. We hope you will figure out the new features and use them, but you don't have to downgrade in any case.
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@saffron For you and others nauseated by the "new, improved" version, 1) remove the new version, 2) download the old version, here: https://justgetflux.com/flux-setup3.exe and 3) Turn OFF automatic updates, which will replace this version with the new, shitty one before you can say "New Coke*".
*For those too young to get the reference:
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@AJNow Oh, I'm old enough to have actually had 'New Coke'. And yes, I uninstalled and upgraded back to version 3.10. Works perfectly and I will never need to upgrade.
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The thing that drives me insane with the new f.lux is that it doesn't auto fix unless I physically move the mouse or press a key. The auto fixing when unlocking the computer is also far too slow. It also doesn't work at all on the lockscreen anymore. The old version properly kept the screen tinted when locking and unlocking.
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@herf I downloaded the new version but my CUSTOM colors and the slider are both grayed out and I cant seem to move them... am I doing something wrong?
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@darienlake PMed you.
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@lorna Hello there. I was just emailed that I was PM'ed by darienlake. However, there is no PM I can see, nor any PM interface on this forum software that is readily apparent. Perhaps there was a mistake on the forum? If I can help, let me now please.
Alternatively, email me directly.
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@Achaern hey!!
sorry I replied back to Iorna, I will email them directly .... if you click on the little bell that has a number, you should be able to see the PM -
@darienlake There is no PM in there. But, all good. I went back to 3.10 and my issues are resolved. I'll keep a back up of that .EXE to future proof myself in case my client is accidentally updated.
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@Achaern I think the thread might have emailed you - you can unsubscribe but I think we have it sorted now! cheers
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I don't love the new f.lux either. I used to rely on the old 'check' box to temporarily disable it, now I have to get used to a completely different way now, it's annoying and the change didn't seem to come with any tangible benefits.
Also, this version is glitchy. When I let the monitor turn off, when it turns on, it turns on without f.lux for a second or so, hitting my eyes with blue light. Then flux turns on, this never used to be the case.
The new interface is overall confusing, and has been casually annoying me for a few weeks now. It was a dream to use for a very very long time and one of the first things I went to install when I formatted my computer.
It also took me a while to figure out how to disable the very annoying alarm/notifications.
I'm on version 4.55
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@skuflux said in New f.lux version sucks:
Also, this version is glitchy. When I let the monitor turn off, when it turns on, it turns on without f.lux for a second or so, hitting my eyes with blue light. Then flux turns on, this never used to be the case.
I think this is a brand-new Windows 10 bug.
Have you found the keyboard shortcut Alt-End useful, or do you prefer to use a menu to disable?
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I guess it's nice to have the option, but I preferred just clicking on the sys tray icon and using the check mark to disable for an hour.
I guess from my perspective, this program was already complete (for my needs), it was also a set it and forget it type of thing, and I relied on it. Now it has issues, the main remaining one is what you are suggesting is a "windows bug".
I could happily install the old version and turn off automatic updates if that would help you rule that idea out. Let me know.
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@skuflux The main goal of this version is to make most things automatic. So we have several ways to disable based on which app you're using, and other ways to adjust the schedule so it suits your actual sleep/wake timing better. (And still, there is a hotkey...) But feel free to say how you're using disable and why, because we'd always like to hear.
I believed we had fixed all of the "flashing" issues during our beta. But in one case I can think of, f.lux does work better after a reboot (after expanding your color range).
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Alt+end works, if Flux is still glitchy after my next reboot, I'll let you know.
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WOW, I am glad I did not install version 4. I won't be updating to any new version that is not an improvement over version 3.
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@canuckken said in New f.lux version sucks:
WOW, I am glad I did not install version 4. I won't be updating to any new version that is not an improvement over version 3.
This forum is only seeing an extremely small fraction of the f.lux users. There are hundreds of thousands of users in total, and so far only a handful have complained. I recommend that you try it and to see what you think of it.
As with anything, the old saying applies that goes, "You can't please everyone".
