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Hi guys, ive looked all around the web trying to find a solution but i cant say i found something yet so here it is.
I have a Nokia N900 right now and as much as i like it, its getting old, so im slowly looking for a new phone.
I feel like i might have been spoiled by the N900 multitasking and i want to know if my requirement for my new are possible to have.
So here it is: Is it possible to multitask with multiple instances of some applications? Really its only for email and sms, so i can for example copy text from one email, paste it in another one that is also open at the same time and can switch back and forth between them. In other words, can i have multiple sms/email conversations opened at the same time (one conversation with bob, one with jack, one with dave...) i often have more than 10-15 of them open at the same time on my n900 and if there would be only one reason for me to keep my phone it would be that.
I looked for multitasking apps with grid view hoping it would do that but from what i see you can only have one of those apps running at once anyway and it might seem crazy but for the number of time I switch between conversations on my n900, like i would using WLM for example, this could be a major dealbreaker for me if its not possible.
I'm sorry if it looks like a stupid question or something but ive completely missed the bus regarding android/ios/bb developpement as i used wm6.5 then switched directly to maemo5 2 years ago.
no one, really?
I don't think it works this way on Android, though you just might be able to find an app that does this.
thanks for the input
Sup Neo! I too went from the N900 to a GSII and I find myself not regretting it at all. There is no TRUE multitasking like the N900, at all from what I have found.
I'm not sure if any apps have been made available for such multi tasking, but I don't think anyone here who doesn't have N900 experience will understand what we mean.
Now it just needs an N900 writer to make something happen for android. Otherwise, I do NOT regret switching over, I absolutely love the speed and freedom of my new phone. The N900 was killing me on simple tasks like sending and receiving MMS, or connecting to the internet without destroying my battery life. No regrets.
neoblast said:
Hi guys, ive looked all around the web trying to find a solution but i cant say i found something yet so here it is.
I have a Nokia N900 right now and as much as i like it, its getting old, so im slowly looking for a new phone.
I feel like i might have been spoiled by the N900 multitasking and i want to know if my requirement for my new are possible to have.
So here it is: Is it possible to multitask with multiple instances of some applications? Really its only for email and sms, so i can for example copy text from one email, paste it in another one that is also open at the same time and can switch back and forth between them. In other words, can i have multiple sms/email conversations opened at the same time (one conversation with bob, one with jack, one with dave...) i often have more than 10-15 of them open at the same time on my n900 and if there would be only one reason for me to keep my phone it would be that.
I looked for multitasking apps with grid view hoping it would do that but from what i see you can only have one of those apps running at once anyway and it might seem crazy but for the number of time I switch between conversations on my n900, like i would using WLM for example, this could be a major dealbreaker for me if its not possible.
I'm sorry if it looks like a stupid question or something but ive completely missed the bus regarding android/ios/bb developpement as i used wm6.5 then switched directly to maemo5 2 years ago.
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Yo. Most Android apps can support multitask on its own UNLESS the developer has puposely disable it.
iOS and Android don't run in Windows style, ie, you can open 2 Mozilla Firefox windows at the same time. Copy and paste work the same as the pc.
So I guess you would have problems in the multiple email opening thing, most phones cannot.
So my suggestion is to keep your N900 as a email phone and change to android or iPhone as your main phone.
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Yo. Most Android apps can support multitask on its own UNLESS the developer has puposely disable it.
iOS and Android don't run in Windows style, ie, you can open 2 Mozilla Firefox windows at the same time. Copy and paste work the same as the pc.
So I guess you would have problems in the multiple email opening thing, most phones cannot.
So my suggestion is to keep your N900 as a email phone and change to android or iPhone as your main phone.
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Having two phones would suck, and I'm sure he would get over the whole multi tasking issue after a week of using the SII
But I have to say, nothing is as impressive as bouncing around from different windows, and different text messages, and different apps as much as you want.
You just can't substitute for it
http ://campusainteractive.files.wordpress. com/2010/02/nokia-n900-multi-tasking.jpg
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Having two phones would suck, and I'm sure he would get over the whole multi tasking issue after a week of using the SII
But I have to say, nothing is as impressive as bouncing around from different windows, and different text messages, and different apps as much as you want.
You just can't substitute for it
http ://campusainteractive.files.wordpress. com/2010/02/nokia-n900-multi-tasking.jpg
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Android has true multitasking except for the part of multi running a app.
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lzhikai1994 said:
Android has true multitasking except for the part of multi running a app.
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Ok OK so Android does have "True" multi-tasking
I would like to see it have Multiple Visible applications running at once and accessible between each other. Maybe that's what we should say when we want to see "Real" multitasking, and not just "true" multitasking.
Once again, still satisfied, but we have a craving that we want to fill as well sometimes.
I would like to see android implement this. Webos(palm/hp) had "card style" applications windows and it was epic. That's said, I'm back to android. Just sayin
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Ok OK so Android does have "True" multi-tasking
I would like to see it have Multiple Visible applications running at once and accessible between each other. Maybe that's what we should say when we want to see "Real" multitasking, and not just "true" multitasking.
Once again, still satisfied, but we have a craving that we want to fill as well sometimes.
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Hmm, depends what kind of multitasking you like, the one that actually let's you fully quits apps or one that is fully automated, meaning that you just use it without doing anything and still feel the multitasking, ie you press the home button and it still runs, however you may not notice it, until u use the same app again. However, this means you have to restart every night, to really close the apps, otherwise android will manage for you.
So it means that apps run indefinitely, and when you reopen the app, it will revert to what you did before, you can complete task like scanning eg those with a progress bar and you will see it filling the bar until completion even in the homescreen or other apps, and as I said, unless the developer wants to close the app when you are not using it.
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lzhikai1994 said:
Hmm, depends what kind of multitasking you like, the one that actually let's you fully quits apps or one that is fully automated, meaning that you just use it without doing anything and still feel the multitasking, ie you press the home button and it still runs, however you may not notice it, until u use the same app again. However, this means you have to restart every night, to really close the apps, otherwise android will manage for you.
So it means that apps run indefinitely, and when you reopen the app, it will revert to what you did before, you can complete task like scanning eg those with a progress bar and you will see it filling the bar until completion even in the homescreen or other apps, and as I said, unless the developer wants to close the app when you are not using it.
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That's Androids Multitasking in a Nutshell, completely understand how it works and it does work well I might add. But it's just the extra step of being able to visually locate the running apps and access them. If you look at your Task Killer for example, you see the running tasks correct? But in order to use them, you have to navigate to the app and click it, no matter where it is on your system.
What I would love to see would be more of a Click and Open option to viewing your running tasks. Sort of like a back screen when you Zoom Out of your desktop on android. The same way you can see all of your desktops, you would be able to see all of your running apps and select which one to open, or to close.
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That's Androids Multitasking in a Nutshell, completely understand how it works and it does work well I might add. But it's just the extra step of being able to visually locate the running apps and access them. If you look at your Task Killer for example, you see the running tasks correct? But in order to use them, you have to navigate to the app and click it, no matter where it is on your system.
What I would love to see would be more of a Click and Open option to viewing your running tasks. Sort of like a back screen when you Zoom Out of your desktop on android. The same way you can see all of your desktops, you would be able to see all of your running apps and select which one to open, or to close.
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You mean something like this? : http ://developer.android.com/sdk/images/4.0/tasks-lg.png
I guess there is still only one instance of every app though.
codedog said:
You mean something like this? : http ://developer.android.com/sdk/images/4.0/tasks-lg.png
I guess there is still only one instance of every app though.
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That looks very interesting, is that for ICS? Even if it were for only one instance of each app, it would be more than we have now.
I just hate going from one app, to sending a text, to opening that app again. But I am not dying without it, that's for sure
Goliath27 said:
That's Androids Multitasking in a Nutshell, completely understand how it works and it does work well I might add. But it's just the extra step of being able to visually locate the running apps and access them. If you look at your Task Killer for example, you see the running tasks correct? But in order to use them, you have to navigate to the app and click it, no matter where it is on your system.
What I would love to see would be more of a Click and Open option to viewing your running tasks. Sort of like a back screen when you Zoom Out of your desktop on android. The same way you can see all of your desktops, you would be able to see all of your running apps and select which one to open, or to close.
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Hold the home button to see your last run apps? Other solutions are for example HTC Sense, which put apps you just run into the notifications
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lzhikai1994 said:
Hold the home button to see your last run apps? Other solutions are for example HTC Sense, which put apps you just run into the notifications
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Yup I just discovered that and it works like a charm. Not a replacement but for now that will satisfy my needs.
Look, I'm not arguing with anyone here, just explaining the idea behind what us N900 users were used to and how useful it would be if implemented in android, this is all.
Goliath27 said:
Yup I just discovered that and it works like a charm. Not a replacement but for now that will satisfy my needs.
Look, I'm not arguing with anyone here, just explaining the idea behind what us N900 users were used to and how useful it would be if implemented in android, this is all.
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I suppose this is your first android phone? We're having a discussion here no worries. Yeah but if android were to use the window thing, there would be 10-20 Windows everytime. That's where the homescreen comes, just drag all your frequently used apps there and done, the so called window is done
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Andriod multitasks. You can have a ton of apps open at the same time and switch between them. However you can not have more then one instance of the same app running. So while you cant open say gmail and open multiple mails in seperate frames you can still switch between say a web page and mail.
There might be so great mail apps out there that handle mail seperatly, im just not sure which would do it. Bottom line,x the android OS is more then capable of doing what you want. Someone just needs to make or find the app for your needs.
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I suppose this is your first android phone? We're having a discussion here no worries. Yeah but if android were to use the window thing, there would be 10-20 Windows everytime. That's where the homescreen comes, just drag all your frequently used apps there and done, the so called window is done
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This would be my first android phone yes, and I think I came into the android world on a great phone as well. Home screen works but like I said, it's just the ability of having multiple things going on at once, as I will repeat in my reply to this post below vvvvvv
shortlived said:
Andriod multitasks. You can have a ton of apps open at the same time and switch between them. However you can not have more then one instance of the same app running. So while you cant open say gmail and open multiple mails in seperate frames you can still switch between say a web page and mail.
There might be so great mail apps out there that handle mail seperatly, im just not sure which would do it. Bottom line,x the android OS is more then capable of doing what you want. Someone just needs to make or find the app for your needs.
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That's just it, that would be the thing I KNOW android doesn't have yet wish it did. We all know we can't have more than one instance of the same app running at once, that much is clear. But having it would be the part I crave, and I'm sure others as well.
Imagine being able to reference to a previous text with someone else whenever you want to while working on another text with someone different.
Like I said, I UNDERSTAND YOU CAN'T DO IT, I just wish you could!
and I wish people would stop explaining it to me lol, I KNOW, and I'm not asking for anyone to tell me how it works. I'm just saying, it would be nice, this is all!
also, being able to bounce from Xterm to open notepads or texts to anything, now that is how you process info on a phone. We'll never be satisfied, but for now I am.
Thanks for the replies fellas.
Goliath27 said:
This would be my first android phone yes, and I think I came into the android world on a great phone as well. Home screen works but like I said, it's just the ability of having multiple things going on at once, as I will repeat in my reply to this post below vvvvvv
That's just it, that would be the thing I KNOW android doesn't have yet wish it did. We all know we can't have more than one instance of the same app running at once, that much is clear. But having it would be the part I crave, and I'm sure others as well.
Imagine being able to reference to a previous text with someone else whenever you want to while working on another text with someone different.
Like I said, I UNDERSTAND YOU CAN'T DO IT, I just wish you could!
and I wish people would stop explaining it to me lol, I KNOW, and I'm not asking for anyone to tell me how it works. I'm just saying, it would be nice, this is all!
also, being able to bounce from Xterm to open notepads or texts to anything, now that is how you process info on a phone. We'll never be satisfied, but for now I am.
Thanks for the replies fellas.
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Chill man, ease on the caps
PLEASE tell me B&N included a way to copy/paste in the stock rom... No???
I want to know the same because i will have to return it if not
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Ive been able to copy/paste urls by pressing on the text but thats about it
Press & hold method doesn't work?
Even on my rooted phone, cut & paste support seems to be spotty at best. That, and I can't aim worth crap on the 4" screen.
I mean from the built-in stock keyboard when entering text in a text box, there are no options to copy/paste. I know this was missing on the Nook Color, but I figured B&N would have gotten their act together to add that functionality.
To me, this is a bit of a biggie. Not worth returning the tablet, but certainly a major annoyance. I wonder if a keyboard swap will fix it.
Maybe it's keyboard?
Yea its abit annoying. Ive only been able to cut and past from within the opera browser.
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I'm using Dolphin HD and the copy/paste isn't working. On a long press I get the Select Text but it won't actually select anything. Anyone gotten this to work? Works great in Firefox but I just don't like it as well for browsing.
PlacidCat said:
Press & hold method doesn't work?
Even on my rooted phone, cut & paste support seems to be spotty at best. That, and I can't aim worth crap on the 4" screen.
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so how do u get it to work if u are rooted which i am but it doesnt work for me even on opera...
thanks!
I can confirm keyboard swap does not work I tried swype and used their shortcuts for copy paste and select all and it results in a force close. perhaps we can push a copy/paste app from AOSP gingerbread into system/app
somerandomname said:
so how do u get it to work if u are rooted which i am but it doesnt work for me even on opera...
thanks!
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Not sure. I don't have the Nook Tablet yet - I hope to get one after Christmas. I only suggested the press and hold (or "long press") as that is what I've sometimes used on my phone. I still find that support for the function varies by app. Unlike Windows where "Ctrl-C" will generally allow you to copy any text that can be selected, Android doesn't seem to have similar functionality. (Then again, my phone is sitting at Froyo so I have no idea if Gingerbread or Ice Cream Sandwich has better support across apps.)
antonyfl said:
I can confirm keyboard swap does not work I tried swype and used their shortcuts for copy paste and select all and it results in a force close. perhaps we can push a copy/paste app from AOSP gingerbread into system/app
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I am so supportifng you for this. The inability tocopy and paste is making me so handicap!
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I believe that BN has ripped something for the select/copy/paste actions. My NT FC every time when I try to use these kind of functions supported by 3rd party apps, like keyboards.
We need copy and paste
+1 on the copy and paste needed. I can copy from certain programs onto clipboard, but cannoy copy and paste words from the browsers I'm using (b&n + dolphin hd). Also, I can copy the url from Dolphin HD but it won't paste to facebook (not a big deal).
I can copy and paste from adobe pdf's into OfficePro docs, which is great, but would love to be able to do the same from the online readings instead of downloading the pdf version. I can also use Dolphin to save the page as a pdf and then copy and paste to certain programs, but this significantly slows down my productivity when researching and referencing multiple sources.
Got swype beta working and it has built in copy/cut/paste function:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20568455&postcount=137
I am interesting in getting this to work also. I use lastpass password manager, and I am incredibly cripple without copy/paste for passwords.
xdahgary said:
Got swype beta working and it has built in copy/cut/paste function:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20568455&postcount=137
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Thank you for the info. However, I cannot select text in the browser in order to copy and paste. I cannot bring up the keyboard to copy in a webpage, although I can copy and paste what I write in a text box like this. That is useful. However, trying to select all from the Swype keyboard does FC my browser (Dolphin HD).
I haven't been able to copy and paste. If you can, it's only in specific areas (like text input boxes) of specific apps.
yourbrokenoven said:
I haven't been able to copy and paste. If you can, it's only in specific areas (like text input boxes) of specific apps.
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Yes, you're right. I can't highlight text from articles. Anyone find a browser that can?
http://blog.onthegosolutions.com/index.php/2012/05/01/hidden-power-saver-menu-htc-one-x/
this trick to access the power save menu, do the exact same thing, only after you check "start another activity" --> the select "select an activity or shortcut" --> stay on the activity list and scroll down to Polaris Office, and select it. Bam, now you have an icon app link to polaris office front page, allowing you to create new documents or edit documents.
This minimalistic text app is AWESOME.
found it in the one X forums.
Cool, but begs the question, why is Polaris Office installed with no app menu shortcut?
this is an excellent question. I was so mad at my 3d for being root locked and I couldn't get polaris off, but its here. and works fine. a BUNCH of stuff is hidden on this phone. I also wonder why
It's integrated into Sense 4.0. That's the only thing I can think of.
By the way, any replacement launcher will let you see the Polaris Office App like normal.
Here's another solution for Polaris Office:
Install ES file Explorer.
Open the Application Manager.
Scroll and find Polaris Office.
Long press and choose create short cut.
You now have a proper shortcut complete with the right Icon.
you know,I have es file explorer,I did this and HOLY SHISTER there a lot of apps with no links to. ringtone trimmer? picasa? soundhound? polaris? this rocks
wlpywd said:
you know,I have es file explorer,I did this and HOLY SHISTER there a lot of apps with no links to. ringtone trimmer? picasa? soundhound? polaris? this rocks
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There definitely are. They all have links inside other sense apps and things like that.
jdogg836 said:
It's integrated into Sense 4.0. That's the only thing I can think of.
By the way, any replacement launcher will let you see the Polaris Office App like normal.
Here's another solution for Polaris Office:
Install ES file Explorer.
Open the Application Manager.
Scroll and find Polaris Office.
Long press and choose create short cut.
You now have a proper shortcut complete with the right Icon.
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Do you have to be rooted for ES to find polaris in the application manager? Im not rooted and its not showing and "hidden" apps
no, you don't have to be rooted to make shortcuts to them.
neither way needs root actually
wlpywd said:
no, you don't have to be rooted to make shortcuts to them.
neither way needs root actually
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ES cant/wont/doesnt find it on my phone using jdogg's method. Any thoughts on why this might be?
If you don't see it by default in app managet. Select Category - All. You will see them then.
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I noticed that when I installed any replacement launchers, these icons became visible and I was able to open these. The only bad thing, I have several of these as paid apps like Soundhound. So I have two entries of some the files. But still, not sure why they were hidden.
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If you don't see it by default in app managet. Select Category - All. You will see them then.
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Worked perfectly! Thank you! btw im kinda mad that I couldnt figure that out on my own haha.
My first android phone is SGS3 and ...
I have so very many questions I dont even know where to start. Just like it said in the video I am a noob so this might even be in the wrong section.
For the starters a few questions come to mind (and yes, I did use the search button, viewed tens maybe hundreds of forum pages) so please would someone be so kind and help me with following
1] In the browser, when I click bookmarks, I find local but under that two other empty folders with my gmail adress but both empty. How do I remove them?
2] How to properly setup mail for exchange. I have my gmail and hotmail accounts added. Sometimes they work sometimes they dont and how the widget updates is really beyond me.
3] One thing that really bothers me since I like to keep my devices clean and arranged is uninstalling apps and games. I noticed that after uninstalling some files remain.
4] Another thing is that mostly with trial versions of apps, I cant seem to find them anywhere in my files folder therefore I cant check if after uninstalling all the junk is removed.
Besides that I can say that the phone is pretty good although the build and the pentile is kinda let down but enough has been said on this forum on that subject.
Thank you for your answers.
In the browser, when I click bookmarks, I find local but under that two other empty folders with my gmail adress but both empty. How do I remove them?
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Honestly, I recommend using Google Chrome. You can download it from the market.
The folders with your Gmail address are for sync across devices. Afaik it can be disabled by System Settings->Accounts&Sync->[Email address]->untick "Sync Browser"
How to properly setup mail for exchange. I have my gmail and hotmail accounts added.
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What ROM are you on? System Settings->About phone. ALEx-Builds have issues with Exchange (at least mine always did).
One thing that really bothers me since I like to keep my devices clean and arranged is uninstalling apps and games. I noticed that after uninstalling some files remain
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The same issue as on all computers... messy apps. The files on the sdcard do not really belong to the app so Android cannot delete them automatically. I agree that it's a terrible chaos after trying out several apps which is very annoying. Sadly that issue is present with all computers including GNU/Linux, Windows, ...
Another thing is that mostly with trial versions of apps, I cant seem to find them anywhere in my files folder therefore I cant check if after uninstalling all the junk is removed.
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You cannot see the app installation folder since the system hides them. All you can see is the before-mentioned junk.
The files in the correct folder (=the one you cannot see) are always correctly removed.
although the build and the pentile is kinda let down
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You must have very good eyes to see the difference between Pentile and RGB matrix. Are you even sure you relaly know what the difference is and what it means for you?
new also to SGSlll
I'm also new to the SGSlll and I have a the same questions that were answered and it helped a lot but I got a couple of my own if it's not to imposing to ask,
1) Somehow the green call button that used to be beside the number or the name of the contact in the logs section disappeared and I know I can swipe to call it, but I would like that button back because it is easier for me. I don't know whether this was gone from the recent update.
2) why is there some games and apps that I can't find in play store, I tried to DL them from the Internet and it said you can't DL them in your country (Egypt) is there anything I could that will allow me to DL them?
3) Is there any ways to create a folder so that I can put all the games together for example??
Thank you very much and sorry for the inconvenience as I said am still new to andriods.
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You must have very good eyes to see the difference between Pentile and RGB matrix. Are you even sure you relaly know what the difference is and what it means for you?
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Yeah I know what I am talking about and thanks for the answers
Yeah I know what I am talking about and thanks for the answers
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The only RGB Amoled I can compare the S3 to is the S2 and it's very obvious on first sight that the S3 kicks the S2 with sharpness and detail.
(I'm not including the S1 which is far below both in terms of resolution)
) Somehow the green call button that used to be beside the number or the name of the contact in the logs section disappeared
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Have you checked the Settings? I'm not on a Samsung-Rom so I cannot test for myself.
I can recommend Go Contacts EX (free in Play Store) if you want a fully customizable Dialer.
why is there some games and apps that I can't find in play store
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Restrictions can be imposed on multiple levels
- Hardware specs (notably display resolution)
- Android Version
- Hardware name
- Country
- Carrier
In your case it seems to be the country. There are multiple descriptions on XDA and other sites, but afaik all of them include using a Proxy server. It's not trivial but unfortunately the only method for accessing them from the Play Store.
Is there any ways to create a folder so that I can put all the games together for example??
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Not on the stock launcher afaik. You can create folders on the home screen but not in the app drawer.
There exist several other free Launchers in the Play Store capable of creating folders, try them out.
d4fseeker said:
3) Is there any ways to create a folder so that I can put all the games together for example??
Thank you very much and sorry for the inconvenience as I said am still new to andriods.
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You can create folders in the apps drawer by clicking the left menu button > edit. Then drag an app (you should be able to see an empty folder icon at bottom left corner) and mount it over the folder icon. The app will now appear in a folder. Rest of the apps can be moved to the folder as well and you can name it whatever you like. Be sure to save the setting at top right corner. This folder can also be dragged to the home screen menu. Hope this helps.
Thanks a lot for the replies everything helped except,
Have you checked the Settings? I'm not on a Samsung-Rom so I cannot test for myself.
I can recommend Go Contacts EX (free in Play Store) if you want a fully customizable Dialer.
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Yes I've checked settings and nothing and I do know about Go Contacts but that's not what I need. I event did factory restore settings to see what went wrong and nothing don't know what to do really.
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You can create folders in the apps drawer by clicking the left menu button > edit. Then drag an app (you should be able to see an empty folder icon at bottom left corner) and mount it over the folder icon. The app will now appear in a folder. Rest of the apps can be moved to the folder as well and you can name it whatever you like. Be sure to save the setting at top right corner. This folder can also be dragged to the home screen menu. Hope this helps.
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That works well, did not know this. Personally I like to use Apps Organizer by Fabio Collini (on the Market for free). It also gives u the opportunity to create folders with your themed apps (i.e. games / tools / navigation / ...) The advantage here is that you can select your own icon for the folder to go on your home screen. Especially if you have a lot of themed folders (like I do) you can create a much nicer look this way.
imba- said:
Thanks a lot for the replies everything helped except,
Yes I've checked settings and nothing and I do know about Go Contacts but that's not what I need. I event did factory restore settings to see what went wrong and nothing don't know what to do really.
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The call button on the right side was removed in the LFB update. Samsung probably thought it was redundant and I agree with that. They could have made it optional though.
At the moment there's no way to get that back unless you replace that particular apk (dialer.apk maybe) with the older version of it.
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g4rvd4 said:
The call button on the right side was removed in the LFB update. Samsung probably thought it was redundant and I agree with that. They could have made it optional though.
At the moment there's no way to get that back unless you replace that particular apk (dialer.apk maybe) with the older version of it.
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Thank you very much for your help, I also think they should have made it optional :good:
d4fseeker said:
The only RGB Amoled I can compare the S3 to is the S2 and it's very obvious on first sight that the S3 kicks the S2 with sharpness and detail.
(I'm not including the S1 which is far below both in terms of resolution)
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it sure is better than s2 i know.
another thing thats bothering me is that in my sgs3 and whole android so much stuff is synced shared dropboxed and other virtual sharing stuff that I feel like my own phone isnt private anymore.
so much stuff is synced shared dropboxed and other virtual sharing
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That's fully configurable. Dropbox doesn't upload anything except you actually tell it to.
Go to Settings->Accounts->Sync and disable the Sync accounts and settings you do not need or want.
I'd recommend syncing Contacts+Bookmarks through Google and using SMS Backup+ to sync call logs and SMS.
With those present, even a lost/broken device would be acceptable in terms of data loss to me.
Hi,
I recently flashed FTF so that I have .257 firmware with root. I did not wipe data at the time...
Everything is OK, except that all the sound files found in notifications are in duplicates.
If I go into settings and try to choose a different notification sound, they are all listed in doubles.
Now, not that it matters too much to the functionality of the phone, I would still like to know how to solve it. I have looked inside system files, tried looking through root browser...
I cannot find the folder where they are contained.. I was thinking about going into that folder and deleting all the copies.
Can someone show me/tell me how to navigate there?
Thanks in advance!
/system/media/audio/notifications
LordManhattan said:
/system/media/audio/notifications
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thanks for the advice.
Went there, and sure enough I found them.
But in the folder, I do not see any duplicates.
It is only in duplicates in the list of sounds to be chosen from, when I go into Settings > sound > Notification sound ( under system)
Do you (or anyone) know if there is cache that needs deleting or updating?
Settings->Apps->All->Media Storage->Clear data and reboot.
LordManhattan said:
Settings->Apps->All->Media Storage->Clear data and reboot.
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@LordManhattan... Although I am now a little wiser with the directories, unfortunately this did not solve the problem.
It cleared the list of available sounds for notifications for a little while, but it re-populated as duplicates soon after.
It leads me to conclude that there are actually 2 copies of each, but both in different places and/or directories. Using the search function in file explorers do not reveal their places either.
Really mystified... Am I the only one who ended up like this, or am I the only one who realised it, or am I the only one who cares whether there are duplicates?
I don't have duplicates, but I've had it before on my Note. I'm not sure If I did anything about it though, so I can't say I know where the duplicates are. Google "android duplicate notification sounds", and you'll see you're not the only one with this issue.
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jewelkobayashi said:
It leads me to conclude that there are actually 2 copies of each, but both in different places and/or directories. Using the search function in file explorers do not reveal their places either.
Really mystified... Am I the only one who ended up like this, or am I the only one who realised it, or am I the only one who cares whether there are duplicates?
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This thing happen to me on CM10.2 ROM. Have you try search 'notification' while you run the root explorer or similar explorer so if there are any double folder on different place it can be recognized.
I am curious too. I cannot make a try now as I am on rooted stock .257 which not has those problem.
Good luck!
abuihsan said:
This thing happen to me on CM10.2 ROM. Have you try search 'notification' while you run the root explorer or similar explorer so if there are any double folder on different place it can be recognized.
I am curious too. I cannot make a try now as I am on rooted stock .257 which not has those problem.
Good luck!
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I am too on rooted stock .257, used root browser to search for notifications. Tried different searches, but none have worked (meaning I couldn't find duplicates)
It feels like I have something stuck in between my teeth, and cannot get it out!:silly: