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.
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This probably isn't a big issue but it's getting on my nerves. When I go to settings and hit keyboard, a 'Sorry! The application Settings (process com.android.settings) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.' I did "try" to root and unroot it. Anyone had this problem? Can anyone help??
Yeah, that's a common problem for everybody. Here's 2 ways you can change keyboards:
1.) Get Keyboard Manager from the Market. It can even let you choose different keyboards for portrait and landscape orientations.
2.) Go into The NT Hidden Settings app -> Acessibility Settings -> ignore the pop up -> input method
oh thank you so much. I had no idea it was a common problem. I searched for it here and on google. didn't find anything on it. but im relieved now that i know i'm not the only one. thanks.
I've downloaded and tried keyboard manager and downloaded several keyboards. None of the keyboards ever show up though. The only option I ever get in input is the default Android Keyboard.
I forgot to mention that you'll have to move the keyboard app into the /system/app folder of your device. Then reboot and you will have access to the different keyboards.
Also, there's a thread devoted to installing alternate keyboards in the Themes and Apps sub-forum. I would provide a link to the thread but I'm using my Tablet now and I have yet to flash CM7 with its copy/paste, haha.
Yep after moving the hackers keyboard to the right directory, it`s working great.
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Solar.Plexus said:
I forgot to mention that you'll have to move the keyboard app into the /system/app folder of your device. Then reboot and you will have access to the different keyboards.
Also, there's a thread devoted to installing alternate keyboards in the Themes and Apps sub-forum. I would provide a link to the thread but I'm using my Tablet now and I have yet to flash CM7 with its copy/paste, haha.
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I am having trouble getting into the /system/app folder in my device. I've connected the NT to my PC, but cannot find the folder, and I've made it to show hidden folders.
My girlfriend got this Nook for her mother, and I'm really trying to get a good Japanese keyboard for her. I downloaded OpenWnn from the Market, but I can't find the APK file anywhere on the device either. I know I making some n00b mistakes! Please help me out!
gregs1213 said:
I am having trouble getting into the /system/app folder in my device. I've connected the NT to my PC, but cannot find the folder, and I've made it to show hidden folders.
My girlfriend got this Nook for her mother, and I'm really trying to get a good Japanese keyboard for her. I downloaded OpenWnn from the Market, but I can't find the APK file anywhere on the device either. I know I making some n00b mistakes! Please help me out!
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You won't find it that way. Use Root Explorer or ES File Explorer on the device.
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ckevinwelch said:
You won't find it that way. Use Root Explorer or ES File Explorer on the device.
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Yeah, this.
I recommend ES File Explorer, as it's free and easy to use. In the app, hit the Favorites tab and you should see the internal storage represented by just a slash ( / ).
Solar.Plexus said:
Yeah, this.
I recommend ES File Explorer, as it's free and easy to use. In the app, hit the Favorites tab and you should see the internal storage represented by just a slash ( / ).
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Thank you, I had ES File explorer already installed. I found the system/app folder, but I don't know where to find my APK file (for OpenWnn) I downloaded from the marketplace. However, the Keyboard Manager I downloaded, is showing up the system/app folder already.
Thanks a lot you guys for helping this n00b.
Also, this is kind of unrelated and I'm sure there is a 100 page thread somewhere about this, but whenever I checkmark "Allow third party applications", it automatically unchecks itself when I go back.
Thanks,
Greg
gregs1213 said:
Thank you, I had ES File explorer already installed. I found the system/app folder, but I don't know where to find my APK file (for OpenWnn) I downloaded from the marketplace.
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Try /data/app - that's where market apps typically go.
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gregs1213 said:
Thank you, I had ES File explorer already installed. I found the system/app folder, but I don't know where to find my APK file (for OpenWnn) I downloaded from the marketplace. However, the Keyboard Manager I downloaded, is showing up the system/app folder already.
Thanks a lot you guys for helping this n00b.
Also, this is kind of unrelated and I'm sure there is a 100 page thread somewhere about this, but whenever I checkmark "Allow third party applications", it automatically unchecks itself when I go back.
Thanks,
Greg
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Glad to hear you got it working. In case you were still wondering or for others who have the same question, the keyboard app you downloaded was probably in this location: /data/app. From there you'd just want to move the app into the /system/app folder. Then reboot and you should be good to go (don't worry if you keep getting a force close of the keyboard app before you reboot).
EDIT: ckevin, you're too quick, haha.
ckevinwelch said:
Try /data/app - that's where market apps typically go.
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Moved the file to the system/folder.. and it finally showed up in the accessibility setting, but still getting an error that it stopped unexpectedly.
Has anyone got another keyboard with a foreign language to work? I've been searching the forums for hours, but I haven't found any successful way to do this.
It looks like some people got swype and possibly other keyboards to work with CM7 installed.. Thinking I should go that route, but it's still in Alpha. I REALLY need the japanese keyboard, or this tablet is somewhat useless. Thanks everyone for your help.
Nook Force Close trying to change Keyboard
I have ES File Explr, I have seen the folders noted in the previous replies. Unfortunately, I cannot find the keyboard apk at all. There is actually nothing in my /data/app folder. From what I can tell, most are in the /system/app folder ...except the keyboard one I need.
So, to get around this, I downloaded a keyboard apk to my PC and then dropped it into my Download folder on my Nook. From there I used ES File Explr to copy/paste it to system/app folder -- but it would not allow this. I tried to "Move To" and "Cut/Paste" as well as the aforementioned "Copy/Paste." None of these were allowed.
I am at a complete loss. I understand I need to move the new Keyboard apk to system/app folder, but I still cannot find where it is stored. It does indicate "Installed." I tried a search in ES File Expl (for the word Keyboard, as it is in the apk name - even trying *.*apk, which was of no use, of course).
This thread addressed everything I asked and seemed to answer same. And I will continue looking for add'l help elsewhere in the forum. But if anyone can help me, I would be sooo very appreciative. Thanks!
PS:
I have the Nook Tablet orig. released Winter of 2011/2012, I think (when they first came out as "official Nook Tablet" with the Jane Lynch commercials (at the time Best Buy didn't even know they existed when I went in to purchase one). I rooted it (because a week after I got it they pulled that auto update that screwed all of us). But, aside from the root, I am not a super user. Everything I've done has been with the help of the masterful XDA instructions.
As far as I know phones are like computers in many ways, Except for the one feature where basically items can be placed on our Homescreens...
I was wondering if through a app or some other way if it would be possible to place things on our Homescreens? Such as maybe a Document, Picture, or even a App (That's Not Installed) like with a Computer? Instead of always having to Search for those type of things in our Sdcards?
Probably Not Possible... But thinking about it lately, I guess it'd be kind of Handy!
Any feedback is Definitely welcome!
PMGRANDS said:
As far as I know phones are like computers in many ways, Except for the one feature where basically items can be placed on our Homescreens...
I was wondering if through a app or some other way if it would be possible to place things on our Homescreens? Such as maybe a Document, Picture, or even a App (That's Not Installed) like with a Computer? Instead of always having to Search for those type of things in our Sdcards?
Probably Not Possible... But thinking about it lately, I guess it'd be kind of Handy!
Any feedback is Definitely welcome!
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With es file explorer you can long hold on a folder, doc or pic, then choose make shortcut and it'll go to your home screen
Edit... You can probably did it with other file explorers.
xcpefrmreality said:
With es file explorer you can long hold on a folder, doc or pic, then choose make shortcut and it'll go to your home screen
Edit... You can probably did it with other file explorers.
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Really? Thanks man...
Good to know!
It now comes installed with Facebook and i don't want another camera icon in my app drawer. I'm using touch wiz so using another launcher is out of the question. I've checked Tibu and it doesn't see it. I'm sure others would find this info useful as well.
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Sorry don't have an answer, but you're not the only one. I've been trying to find a way to remove the redundant camera and messenger app icons as well.
I've figured the best solution is to reinstall an older version, but then we'll never get any of the newer patches/updates without a solid solution.
Dont use the stock app. Use the app called "fast facebook" it is locally made from here at XDA and makes facebook browsing way better.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.fastfacebook.com&hl=en
I just noticed the new icons and wrote a quick app to remove them. Unfortunately it doesn't work since 3rd-party apps can't get access to "android.permission.CHANGE_COMPONENT_ENABLED_STATE" (which makes sense) and can only disable icons for their own application. Going to see if root helps...
Root did the trick, Facebook Icon Remover. Hope it helps and let me know if you run into any issues.
machx0r said:
Root did the trick https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ccswe.FacebookIconRemover (also attached if the market isn't updated yet). Hope it helps and let me know if you run into any issues.
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You sir are a blessing to my phone, thank you so much for writing this app. Works nicely on my Infuse, didn't even need to reboot.
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This app seemed to do the trick on my HTC Desire HD.
Thanks!
machx0r said:
Root did the trick https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ccswe.FacebookIconRemover (also attached if the market isn't updated yet). Hope it helps and let me know if you run into any issues.
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oh my... thank you!
Could this be extended to other apps with extra icons?
How does the icon removing work? I uninstalled facebook with root explorer from /system/app since I barely use it, deleting every apk I could, now the facebook icon is gone from the launcher but the camera/messenger are still there, and there's no apk named after those. Where should I look in my system folder?
machx0r said:
Root did the trick https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ccswe.FacebookIconRemover (also attached if the market isn't updated yet). Hope it helps and let me know if you run into any issues.
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You mention that ICS users have another way to do this on the Market. How does that work? Thanks.
blueowl0708 said:
oh my... thank you!
Could this be extended to other apps with extra icons?
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It certainly could. There is a little detective work involved with figuring out the package/component names (they are hard coded in this app) but I am already working on extending this to allow the disabling/hiding of any application icon.
Mammt said:
How does the icon removing work? I uninstalled facebook with root explorer from /system/app since I barely use it, deleting every apk I could, now the facebook icon is gone from the launcher but the camera/messenger are still there, and there's no apk named after those. Where should I look in my system folder?
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The app is using the 'pm' (package manager) command to disable two components (activities) in the Facebook package. It probably won't work if you've already uninstalled it. The components should be part of the com.facebook.katana-2.apk package (that's how it was named on my devices, both in /data/app/). You could try reinstalling Facebook, using this tool and then uninstalling to see if that removes the icons.
GinoAMelone said:
You mention that ICS users have another way to do this on the Market. How does that work? Thanks.
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ICS users can simply select the 'Hide applications' from the action bar in the application drawer and then tap the applications to hide. You can then select 'Show hidden applications' from the application bar to un-hide them. I don't have an ICS device on me and only have one day experience with it (just got my Galaxy Tab 2 yesterday) but hope this helps. If not let me know and I can provide more detailed steps tonight.
machx0r said:
The app is using the 'pm' (package manager) command to disable two components (activities) in the Facebook package. It probably won't work if you've already uninstalled it. The components should be part of the com.facebook.katana-2.apk package (that's how it was named on my devices, both in /data/app/). You could try reinstalling Facebook, using this tool and then uninstalling to see if that removes the icons.
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Nevermind I removed manually the fb.katana from /data/app and its folder in /data/data and everything disappeared. Yay!
The only thing left is in Settings>apps managemente>all, there's still the com.facebook.katana listed even tho I already uninstalled all updates, weighting 0.0B and with the SD card icon. I tried to look for it in the SD directory but I found nothing. It's not a big deal in the end but I'm a perfectionist.
This also happened for Gmail and Google Quicksearch Box, while for Wisepilot after a reboot the broken SD link was gone.
machx0r said:
ICS users can simply select the 'Hide applications' from the action bar in the application drawer and then tap the applications to hide. You can then select 'Show hidden applications' from the application bar to un-hide them. I don't have an ICS device on me and only have one day experience with it (just got my Galaxy Tab 2 yesterday) but hope this helps. If not let me know and I can provide more detailed steps tonight.
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I can't find the Hide option in HTC ICS app drawer (HTC One S). Maybe HTC removed it? Or is there another way on a HTC ICS device?
romansvillage said:
I can't find the Hide option in HTC ICS app drawer (HTC One S). Maybe HTC removed it? Or is there another way on a HTC ICS device?
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I may have been given incorrect information regarding the "Hide Applications" being a stock option in ICS. Can you try the attached apk and see if it works for you on ICS? If it doesn't work then any logcat output you can send would help me troubleshoot (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.jtb.alogcat if you don't have a way to view/save logcat logs already).
Thanks for the apk. It did work on my HTC One S.
romansvillage said:
Thanks for the apk. It did work on my HTC One S.
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Thanks for testing it out. I uploaded that version to the Play Store.
ICS Users: If you can't find a Hide Applications option on your device feel free to give my app a try and let me know if you run into any issues.
machx0r said:
It certainly could. There is a little detective work involved with figuring out the package/component names (they are hard coded in this app) but I am already working on extending this to allow the disabling/hiding of any application icon.
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Nice, I'd happily donate for that!
I've tried your original app on my Xperia X10 (2.3) and it's worked as described.
I tried your app on CM 9 on Optimus 2x and I get an error when trying to hide both.
"An error occurred while disabling Camera icon. Verify your device is rooted and try again."
My device is rooted, I even got the Superuser popup asking for permission.
Thanks mcchx0r
I have media on my tablet. When I don't want to show it on my phone I prefix the file with a period in a file manager app.
That method isn't working on me prime. I do not want to use an app to accomplish this. Suggestions?
get the free app called quick pic. allows you to hide what ever folder or pix you want. it works great.
Seriously off topic. Should be posted in the general Android section. Actually Google would tell you the answer in about 30 seconds...
tuna-83 said:
I have media on my tablet. When I don't want to show it on my phone I prefix the file with a period in a file manager app.
That method isn't working on me prime. I do not want to use an app to accomplish this. Suggestions?
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You can use StudioKuma .nomedia Manager from PlayStore
This works fine
leppie said:
Seriously off topic. Should be posted in the general Android section. Actually Google would tell you the answer in about 30 seconds...
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I see the XDA Gestapo is making an appearance.
Put them in any folder with a name starting with a period. You could make for example: "/sdcard/.secretpornfolder"
I also recommend Quick Pic but just pointing out that the stock gallery app is extremely buggy and even after putting a nomedia file in a folder you want to hide it doesn't start hiding the folder until you wipe the data of the gallery app so that it refreshes the folder list. Don't bother with it though and use Quick Pic instead.
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Put them in any folder with a name starting with a period. You could make for example: "/sdcard/.secretpornfolder"
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Ha! Good one
Run into this one - I use HIDE IT PRO - apart from media files you can lock and hide apps etc - I use it mostly to hide bloatware from my apps list as I find it annoying. But easy interface for hiding and restoring pictures and nice audio manager interface would help many of you guys when your wives get hands on your tablet to play solitaire and not finding applications or pictures you wanted to share
Not like I encourage anyone to do anything bad to they beloved wives, but...
I've recently install the Sygic Sat Nav app on my Z2.
The problem is all the avatars, emoticons and pictures from sygic are showing in the gallery and album apps.
Is there anyway to hide these? I've tried the .nomedia file but no luck.
Thanks
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kamalaggi said:
I've recently install the Sygic Sat Nav app on my Z2.
The problem is all the avatars, emoticons and pictures from sygic are showing in the gallery and album apps.
Is there anyway to hide these? I've tried the .nomedia file but no luck.
Thanks
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What I did I change system date 90's then i just moved folder to sdcard and back to internal storage. Then all the icons are at the bottom of album
Upon the first start of Sygic, the user can either purchase a map or activate a free trial. For the purposes of the free trial, any map can be downloaded. Sygic will let you use the map and the app with almost full functionality for a whole week before you are asked to purchase.Sygic boasts a variety of functions. This includes, of course, normal navigation through the input of a desired address: simply select the appropriate country, enter a city, street and house number and you can start your navigation. In addition, a home address can be stored.
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Upon the first start of Sygic, the user can either purchase a map or activate a free trial. For the purposes of the free trial, any map can be downloaded. Sygic will let you use the map and the app with almost full functionality for a whole week before you are asked to purchase.Sygic boasts a variety of functions. This includes, of course, normal navigation through the input of a desired address: simply select the appropriate country, enter a city, street and house number and you can start your navigation. In addition, a home address can be stored.
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I don' get it...
Why are you writing this?
This is your second post without any sense...
You don't understand the question or I'm missing something?
This is from Garmin thread...
Abby Oddie said:
I think, the extension for SmartWatch 2 will be available in Google Play, and it will let SmartWatch 2 receive navigation information, via Bluetooth, from the smartphone. Users will see a detailed map on their wrist, making it easy to navigate on foot. You will be able to see your current position, as well as your route, and there’s also a neat zoom function which lets you take a closer look at your map.
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I don' get it...
Why are you writing this?
This is your second post without any sense...
You don't understand the question or I'm missing something?
This is from Garmin thread...
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create a blank file with name as .nomedia using any text editor and place it in sygic folder
abheshekk said:
create a blank file with name as .nomedia using any text editor and place it in sygic folder
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And when water boils that's it, your dinner is ready.
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funky0308 said:
And when water boils that's it, your dinner is ready.
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I dont know why the .nomedia option isnt working for you, anyway 2 options for you, you could either try making a folder called .nomedia and put all the sygic pix inside that folder, or a slightly longer way would be to edit the names of the pictures you dont want visible, just add a full stop at the start of file name..... eg if pic you want to hide is called pic1.jpeg you would change it to .pic1.jpeg then it wont show in gallery
numskull said:
I dont know why the .nomedia option isnt working for you, anyway 2 options for you, you could either try making a folder called .nomedia and put all the sygic pix inside that folder, or a slightly longer way would be to edit the names of the pictures you dont want visible, just add a full stop at the start of file name..... eg if pic you want to hide is called pic1.jpeg you would change it to .pic1.jpeg then it wont show in gallery
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Why are you quoting me?
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about the .nomedia thingy.
i kinda hate it that all the album covers are shown in the gallery.
.nomedia DOES work for sub folders, right ?
So is there a thing such as .nophoto ? because i have mp3 files and the cover as .jpg in the same folder.
funky0308 said:
I don' get it...
Why are you writing this?
This is your second post without any sense...
You don't understand the question or I'm missing something?
This is from Garmin thread...
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Hahaha,thats funny...
Mate,I have one question like thread question,
I installed Sygic,Copilot,İgo and a lot of games and the album-album widget showed all icons picture.How can I remove all from album and album widget?thanks.
sefadrin said:
Hahaha,thats funny...
Mate,I have one question like thread question,
I installed Sygic,Copilot,İgo and a lot of games and the album-album widget showed all icons picture.How can I remove all from album and album widget?thanks.
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Creating .nomedia file in any folder that contains images that you don't want to see in album should work (after restarting, of course) maybe that can work for widget as well...
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Thanks master @funky0308
There are narrative in the same way video here(the result:successful)
Link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oTsdjHXBq8