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.
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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.
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You'll need to have done the following:
Rooted NC - check NookDevs (or here for Win7) for instructions
Modified NC to allow non-market apps - instructions here
Install Astro File Manager on your phone
Install Hoccer (attached) on both your phone and NC
the instructions are simple:
download an app through the android market on your phone
open Astro
Click Menu
Select Tools
Select Application/Backup Manager
Select your app(s) that you want to backup, and click backup
Press Back
Navigate to /sdcard/backups/apps
Long press on an app
Select Share
Select Hoccer
Run Hoccer on NC
Slide the app over to the NC (instructions are in Hoccer)
Accept Install
How does this work I thought that Haccer used Bluetooth to make it work? does it also use wifi if they are on the same network?
Roachman3700 said:
How does this work I thought that Haccer used Bluetooth to make it work? does it also use wifi if they are on the same network?
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You need to be on the same wifi network for this to work.
Pretty awesome. It worked for me. I installed Amazon, kindle, stocks, exchange rate, msn Talk and Xda apps using the hoccer method and all of them work.
I just keep getting your data must be dragged to near by screen even though they're both on the same wifi and right next to each other. I thought Hoccer needed a location signal to work.
Yep. It took a couple of tries to get the sequence right.
On your phone once you hit send from Astro you get the hoccer context menu and clicking that gives you a screen with a grey box at the center. There is a info bar at the top with "transfer time xxx seconds". Now place you nook close by with hoccer running and flip you finger on the nook screen from right end to left. You get a similar grey box on the nook and then the files get transferred. You should see a linking nearby devices or something to that effect when the grey box appears on the nook.
HTH
Works now. That made a lot more sense. Thanks.
I use dropbox instead of Hoccer (on other devices, haven't tried it on NC yet), unless I'm missing some functionality that I didn't see...?
Yea I also just use dropbox
email the apps with Astro
I did the method above with Astro but instead of using hoccer I just emailed the apps to myself with astro and it seems to works fine. Easier than trying to get hoccer to work I think. Only had trouble with one application that started, ran for five seconds then shut down and I got a message saying "unistall app, restart device, then reinstall app using the android market". Anyone else email the apps to themselves? Is there a good reason not to do it this way?
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Got it now. You actually have to SLIDE it off 1 phone, then SLIDE it ON TO the nook. Works perfect. Nice find
I installed applanet. Seems to have most of the usual apps
From the market. Any reason no one else is using applanet?
You can install and update from their app just like google
market.
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rholm said:
Any reason no one else is using applanet?
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Probably because Applanet allows you to pirate paid apps.
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.
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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.
So if you double tap the home button vlingo/voice talk pops up, is this something you can turn off with some sort of setting? I know that before ICS it wasn't possible, but hoping that maybe ICS brings this option?
Also i know you can freeze the app with titanium backup+root, but just wondering if there now maybe is a setting for it instead.
I have the nordic version of ICS and I was able to simply uninstall voice command. It seems like it is not a system app anymore...
I can't uninstall Voice Talk on my Galaxy S2 Nordic ICS. Can't even disable it. Samsung has written to me, that it's not possible to do so. Is your GSII rooted?
root, use root uninstaller or similar or any file explorer with root file capability and remove file manualy.
you can uninstall vlingo without root.
if you use apex launcher, simply click and drag the voice command app in the app drawer to the top and it will let you uninstall it!
should probably work with other launchers that have drag to delete functionality.
Yaay, uninstalled it using Go Launcher, I'm rooted but don't know if made the difference.
Also works with apex, nova launcher and probably other launchers that have a drag-to-trash uninstall feature. (I have a non rooted ICS SGS2)
Just remember to back up your app before uninstalling (voice commands app). just in case you change your mind later
for now, good riddance vlingo!
Doesnt work
I have tried the launchers and they dont unistall this app does anyone else have this problem?
You HAVE to use the launcher's drag and drop method to uninstall. If you try to uninstall through the app manager there's no uninstall option available
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I was able to remove it from my S2 running ICS using the "Go Launcher APP"
You can find the instructions here
techbu.com/2012/07/01/how-to-disable-voice-talk-on-samsung-galaxy-s2
On the GS3 you could freeze the "Context Aware Service". I can't find anything directly related to this on the GS4. I have never once thought about opening one of those stupid apps after plugging in earphones... seriously, Reddit is Fun and Root Explorer? Titanium Backup? Why? Why would I need headphones for those? And I don't need an icon to tell me I have earphones plugged in as I can plainly see them.
I agree.. Would love be to able to remove this.
But for now just freeze the PageBuddyNotiSvc 1.0 in Titanium Backup.
Removing the Suggested Apps notification
Ainvar said:
I agree.. Would love be to able to remove this.
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I posted this in another forum, but here's what you can do:
You can remove the suggested apps when you plug headphones in with Nova Launcher. Create a new shortcut, Activities -> Settings -> Page Buddy. You can turn it off with that shortcut and it will stay off in the stock launcher as well.
This worked for me. Doing just what you want and a whole lot more. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293956
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remove notification
jimmiem said:
On the GS3 you could freeze the "Context Aware Service". I can't find anything directly related to this on the GS4. I have never once thought about opening one of those stupid apps after plugging in earphones... seriously, Reddit is Fun and Root Explorer? Titanium Backup? Why? Why would I need headphones for those? And I don't need an icon to tell me I have earphones plugged in as I can plainly see them.
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If you go into application manager, find the recommended shortcuts app, and uncheck "receive notifications" it no longer shows up. It worked for me.
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I posted this in another forum, but here's what you can do:
You can remove the suggested apps when you plug headphones in with Nova Launcher. Create a new shortcut, Activities -> Settings -> Page Buddy. You can turn it off with that shortcut and it will stay off in the stock launcher as well.
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This worked for me, thank you!
mikehinnenkamp said:
I posted this in another forum, but here's what you can do:
You can remove the suggested apps when you plug headphones in with Nova Launcher. Create a new shortcut, Activities -> Settings -> Page Buddy. You can turn it off with that shortcut and it will stay off in the stock launcher as well.
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thanks! worked for me too!
anyone know why my google play music volume keeps randomly changing?
Equalizer
replay414 said:
thanks! worked for me too!
anyone know why my google play music volume keeps randomly changing?
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Mine does the same thing. The android OS is killing it because it is not running in the foreground. The only solutions I've read about so far are to download another equalizer until google fixes it. The app in the play store 'equalizer' appears to be a pretty good one. You can set it to only have the notification when it sees you listen to music. When you close Play Music, the notification goes away. It worked for me.
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.
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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
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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
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.