[Q] Official SGS II Desk dock standard app removal - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
I recently bought the official samsung galaxy s II desktop dock.
When my sgs II is in the dock, the phone starts a samsung dock app.
I would really like to remove this application so it doesnt start anymore when i dock my phone.
Does anyone have any idea how to do this?

Use "Dock No-Op" free from the market:
appbrain.com/app/dock-no-op/com.megagram.docknoop
Simply install it: it does nothing at all, but preventing the original dock app to start.
After installation the first time you dock the phone a prompt will ask you to choose which app to start, choose Dock No-Op and check to remember this choice.
Info are also shown on the screen about how to reenable the original dock app.

themissionimpossible said:
Use "Dock No-Op" free from the market:
appbrain.com/app/dock-no-op/com.megagram.docknoop
Simply install it: it does nothing at all, but preventing the original dock app to start.
After installation the first time you dock the phone a prompt will ask you to choose which app to start, choose Dock No-Op and check to remember this choice.
Info are also shown on the screen about how to reenable the original dock app.
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Thanks alot.

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[Q] How to enable Atrix car dock app?

Hello all,
I have noticed there is a car dock app installed on my Atrix using Task Manager. How to I use the car dock app? is there a way to unhide it?
vmiku914 said:
Hello all,
I have noticed there is a car dock app installed on my Atrix using Task Manager. How to I use the car dock app? is there a way to unhide it?
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I use this.
Just remember to run it again when you're done, or the next time you hit the home button carhome starts again.
Looks cool, but not the one I was looking for. I will keep it for now though.
The car dock app pops up automagically when the atrix is placed into the car dock. I know that's probably obvious, but if you don't use it, you can freeze it with titanium backup.
Mgamerz said:
The car dock app pops up automagically when the atrix is placed into the car dock. I know that's probably obvious, but if you don't use it, you can freeze it with titanium backup.
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That's odd, I have a car dock and it does not pop up. How does the car dock you have plug in?
Its the oem one from moto. It plugs in from the bottom in landscape...
Trolling from my ATRIX 4G on probably the crappiest main US carrier
If you use launcher pro, you can make a shortcut to it from the activities section, or use super manager to make a shortcut for it.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA Premium App
Your car dock, if it is OEM, shoudl automatically open the car dock app. If it doesn't you might have a defective one and should either return it or contact motorola.
You can use "any cut" to make a shortcut to it.
barry99705 said:
I use this.
Just remember to run it again when you're done, or the next time you hit the home button carhome starts again.
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I used the same app for a while. It causes the motorola car dock app to start when you hit home. You have to run it again so the home button works normally again.
Then I found the Google Care Home apk online and installed that. Now when I exit car mode it actually exits car mode. It also has a feature to start it automatically when it connects to a specific bluetooth device. So mine starts as soon as I get in the car, dock or no.
The trade-off, though, is that the motorola app is actually a little fancier and more polished than the google app. It includes a custom dialer for instance, while the google app uses the default dialer.

TIP: keep apps from closing when docking on a Touchstone Charger

One of my pet peeve under Android is when you are in the middle of playing a game and you need to charge, when you place it on the Touchstone charger, the game closes. This doesn't only apply for games. but open apps also.
Someone finally posted a command over at the cmtouchpad support site to keep the game or app from closing. I wish I had know this earlier.
Starting w/ Alpha 3, you can do:
echo 1 > /sys/module/a6/parameters/disable_dock_switch
to disable the 'dock' behavior of the Touchstone (will still act as charger).
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nomadman said:
Someone finally posted a command over at the cmtouchpad support site to keep the game or app from closing. I wish I had know this earlier.
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thx nomadman, I'll use this. Is there a way to launch a different app than that clock app?
I'm currently using AutomateIt to launch a slideshow app when it's charging (on touchstone). Have to add a 5sec delay to stop the clock app jumping in front - I guess I can fix that now. Would be nice to simplify things though.
demod_oz said:
thx nomadman, I'll use this. Is there a way to launch a different app than that clock app?
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I have used a few but that goes beyond this discussion. have you tried Gentle Alarm?
Moving forward, the command doesnt stick across reboots and others have confirmed. you'll need to figure out how to execute the command after a reboot. I use a free app called Script Manager.
Create a shell script containing the echo command. Copy somewhere like /sdcard/scripts/ or /data/local/. Run the script from the application. Test by rebooting the tablet.
Renaming /system/app/DesktopClock.apk
to
/system/app.DesktopClock.apk.disable
seems to work well and you only need to do it once. I used root explorer to do it since I needed to change the directory to R/W. I like to use PhotoFrame for my docking app and now that annoying app doesn't get in the way. Course you need to install a new alarm application if you need one.
so what happens when you do it your way and you remove the charger/undock from touchstone with Drawer open or game still running? there's a reason why that switch is there in the first place.
If I disable photoframe (I ususally have this app startup automatically). Then start a game and put in the touchstone the game continues to play... likewise when I remove it. And of course the touchpad starts charging.
glad the renaming works for you. my desktop refreshes, drawer closes, and game or app closes when i renamed it last month.

[Q] GBooks & car mount

1. I recently updated to 2.3.6. While on .4, I was able to rename the Google Books apk using ES File Manager and it removed the app. Now nothing will remove it. How do I get rid of it, short of installing a custom ROM? And yes, I am rooted.
2. I have the Samsung car mount. I used to have the Droid Charge, and had the Samsung car mount for that one as well. On the Charge, using the mount would turn the homescreen sideways. The SGSII mount doesn't. Any way to enable this?
3. SOLVED (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1257329)
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geicogecko said:
1. I recently updated to 2.3.6. While on .4, I was able to rename the Google Books apk using ES File Manager and it removed the app. Now nothing will remove it. How do I get rid of it, short of installing a custom ROM? And yes, I am rooted.
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Have you tried Titanium Backup? How come you haven't yet heard of it since December?
geicogecko said:
2. I have the Samsung car mount. I used to have the Droid Charge, and had the Samsung car mount for that one as well. On the Charge, using the mount would turn the homescreen sideways. The SGSII mount doesn't. Any way to enable this?
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Do you use a custom Launcher? If so does your custom Launcher force the screen to stay in portrait. I don't own a dock but I never had any issue changing the homescreen to landscape mode on Go Launcher without a dock. To add more convenience.. you could probably use Llama to configure your phone the way you want when the dock is connected.
geicogecko said:
3. And lastly, someone mentioned setting the default Android car dock app to launch when the phone is docked. Where would I get this app from, and how would I set it to launch when docked instead of the Vlingo app?
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Llama would be the answer to this again. There could be something better than Llama for the thing you want to do. But as I have never used dock, I can't say for sure.
geicogecko said:
1. I recently updated to 2.3.6. While on .4, I was able to rename the Google Books apk using ES File Manager and it removed the app. Now nothing will remove it. How do I get rid of it, short of installing a custom ROM? And yes, I am rooted.
2. I have the Samsung car mount. I used to have the Droid Charge, and had the Samsung car mount for that one as well. On the Charge, using the mount would turn the homescreen sideways. The SGSII mount doesn't. Any way to enable this?
3. And lastly, someone mentioned setting the default Android car dock app to launch when the phone is docked. Where would I get this app from, and how would I set it to launch when docked instead of the Vlingo app?
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1. Titanium backup as the previous user stated
2. Use a different launcher like launcher pro or go launcher, the built in touch wiz launcher does not support landscape mode (although it does support landscape lockscreen)
3. Uninstall the vlingo app with titanium backup and install a new version in the market (the installed one is ooollldd) You will find way more features like a widget that will help you. Not sure where the default setting is though.
Just as an extra note, I absolutely love putting my phone in portrait mode instead of landscape when driving. It lets you see more of whats coming up when using gps, notifications appear normally (instead of only 2 at a time when landscape, and GPS sensor aiding is more accurate.
TiBu doesn't work because GBooks doesn't show up in the list. Edit: Shows up in uninstalled apps in Market. I can't find the icon anymore. I guess the problem fixed itself.
Nope, running the stock launcher. It's weird that the Charge was able to rotate the homescreen. I'm guessing it has something to do with 2.3?
And the Vlingo app doesn't show up in TiBu either, unless it's under a different name.
Additional question: I remember there being a list of all the stock apps that show up in TiBu, saying whether each one could be uninstalled and what detrimental effects it would have. It might've been for the Charge, though. Does that exist for the SGS2?
It's been a while since I saw Google Books on my phone. It should be named just "Books" in app list in TB. Or just use search in TB.

[Q] How to remove "Car mode"/Dock application from Revolt ROM ?

Hello,
I'm currently having some problems with revolt rom, "Car mode" suddenly started poping up randomly and sometimes even crashes phone. There is no application car home or dock application in "manage apps" settings, neither i can find it with titanium backup. Is there any way to remove it or do something about it?
If there is no such thing as car mode, why does it pop up?
Also, this can be asked in the ReVolt ROM thread. Earn your way into posting there and go ask in that thread. (minimun requirment - atleast 10 posts...i think)
Kestutis said:
Hello,
I'm currently having some problems with revolt rom, "Car mode" suddenly started poping up randomly and sometimes even crashes phone. There is no application car home or dock application in "manage apps" settings, neither i can find it with titanium backup. Is there any way to remove it or do something about it?
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Hiya, having this issue with my HTC Desire S, I have found that it is a problem with the USB port, pin 4 not grounding or something. I have since learned That CyanogenMod rom does not have this application so does not cause me any problems.
Also the car dock application was called automotive something, could try and remove this with root browser.
Also an app on the play market call dock no-op which also worked when I tried it using a sense 3.6 rom https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5tZWdhZ3JhbS5kb2Nrbm9vcCJd
Hope it helps a bit

[Q] Car Mode, Task Manager, Flashlight

Hello,
I've had my new phone for a few weeks. I love having an HTC again, but I seem to be missing some things. So, I have a few questions about my ATT HTC m8.
First is Car Mode. My last HTC had it, the internet seems to say I should have it, yet on my AT&T device I cannot seem to find it. It it there and I'm missing it? Is it on the AT&T model? If not is there an apk file I can get to add it?
Second is a task manager. I can close out recent tasks, but they remain open in the background. The older HTCs had a task manager. Am I missing it? I would rather not have to use a 3rd party app.
Last is a flashlight. Is there not one pre installed on this device?
Thanks for taking your time to respond!
There is a thread with the flashlight.apk over in the Themes and Apps section.
DriveMode is ATTs version. No built in task manager or flashlight that I'm aware of though.
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using xda app-developers app
Thanks for the help. After further research I did see that the ATT version does not have Car Mode.... SOO.... This is where I am a little more confused....
I installed a 3rd party car mode app. CarHome Ultra to be exact. The crazy thing is if I open the app, press tap to set, then go to applications Car Mode is there! The HTC version! After going back to my application manager and going to ALL I do see the car app(I looked before but must have missed it). It's not accessible without going through that 3rd party app to get there though.... Any ideas? Anyway to make it accessible without rooting my device?
I know it might be silly going though so much work, but I'd rather have stock applications.
By the way! Thanks for the flashlight apk and the other info!
bnjmnhinkle said:
Thanks for the help. After further research I did see that the ATT version does not have Car Mode.... SOO.... This is where I am a little more confused....
I installed a 3rd party car mode app. CarHome Ultra to be exact. The crazy thing is if I open the app, press tap to set, then go to applications Car Mode is there! The HTC version! After going back to my application manager and going to ALL I do see the car app(I looked before but must have missed it). It's not accessible without going through that 3rd party app to get there though.... Any ideas? Anyway to make it accessible without rooting my device?
I know it might be silly going though so much work, but I'd rather have stock applications.
By the way! Thanks for the flashlight apk and the other info!
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HTC Car Mode is actually on the phone but AT&T has it hidden. (the Icon looks like a steering wheel) You can easily add a shortcut to it by using QuickShortcutMaker from the Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sika524.android.quickshortcut
The app scans your phone and then lists all the apps on it. You then select the app you want and it will add a shortcut to tha app you one of your home screens. It won't add it to the app drawer but it is fully functional as a shortcut on your home screen. Hope this helped
nextelfixer said:
HTC Car Mode is actually on the phone but AT&T has it hidden. (the Icon looks like a steering wheel) You can easily add a shortcut to it by using QuickShortcutMaker from the Play Store
The app scans your phone and then lists all the apps on it. You then select the app you want and it will add a shortcut to tha app you one of your home screens. It won't add it to the app drawer but it is fully functional as a shortcut on your home screen. Hope this helped
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Thanks. That worked like a charm! Cool app as well. I really appreciate it.

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