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Is it possible to create shortcuts on the home screen to point directly to specific settings?
E.G. I would like a shortcut to the USB utitlites setting (Settings>Wireless and network>USB Utilities) for when I want to plug my usb cable in to transfer files.
I'd also like a shortcut to the Wi-Fi settings (Settings>Wireless and network>Wi-Fi settings) to scan and switch network quickly.
You can add shortcuts to the 1st tier of settings, but not below. Other than that, you're looking for a 3rd party app that acts as a shortcut, or Launcher Pro may be able to do it by adding activities as shortcuts.
Thanks johnc. Can you explain how I can set a shortcut to the first tier of settings.
This is my first Android phone and I have only had it for 3 weeks but the more I use it the more unfinished Android is looking. There are just so many basic usability functions that are missing within the core apps. It seems you need to tack 2-3 3rd party apps on everything to make it work properly.
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Thanks johnc. Can you explain how I can set a shortcut to the first tier of settings.
This is my first Android phone and I have only had it for 3 weeks but the more I use it the more unfinished Android is looking. There are just so many basic usability functions that are missing within the core apps. It seems you need to tack 2-3 3rd party apps on everything to make it work properly.
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Once you get more used to it you'll be fine. There's obviously a learning curve, but it's well worth it as Android allows you to do so much, but yes, usually with the help of an app or two.
Anyway, to add a settings shortcut, long-hold on your home screen and in the pop-up menu, select "Shortcuts". Then, scroll down and select "Settings". That will give you your settings menu and you can then add anything off that menu to your home screen.
That's instructions for doing it with the TouchWiz launcher, which is the default launcher on stock devices. If you have a different launcher then it may be slightly different, but that's generally it for all of them.
Hope this helps mate
Ok so those of you who own the Photon have probably noticed Motorola buried the Data Toggle option deep in menus we're not used to finding them in. None of the current Toggle / Widget apps support access to this menu with a single click.
**3G always on tends to drain your battery as it constantly searches to connect to a data signal. Turning it off when not needed will increase your battery life. Please note, this is not a 4G toggle...that is separate. This toggle will switch off 2G/3G radio only.**
EarlyMon (Android Forums) pointed out a free Toggle App, that with some exploration and trial I was able to come up with a work-around that allows a single press Data Toggle.
Here's a quick tutorial:
1. Download Widgetsoid2.x and install.
2. Long-press on Home Screen, and select "Widgets"
3. Scroll down to Widgetsoid Switcher 1x1
4. 1st option on the toolbar down on the bottom is "Network" select that.
5. Select "Mobile Data"
6. Next go to Theme...and customize the look you want for the toggle.
7. Select Apply on lower menu bar
8. A menu will pop up asking if you want to "Edit Global Preferences"...Choose Yes
9. The first Tab from top is "Data Toggle Mode"
10. Select "Root Toggle"
11. Press your BACK key...and it will return you to your Home Screen.
Done... There's your Data Toggle!
Sorry for my ignorance but why would this be needed...
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Yogi3 said:
Sorry for my ignorance but why would this be needed...
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Keeping your Data on consistently uses battery. The radio constantly cycles in search of data signal. Turning it off when you don't need it can boost battery life significantly.
Oh ok that makes sense... thanks for answering my question
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I think this is especially helpful for those with poor signal quality that fades in and out all day long.
Good tip.
Data enabler on the market works for one touch
something i bought way back and I wasnt really impressed was switchpro widget
switchpro widget's data toggle doesnt work on photon. a shame
sweet, thanks. Is there any way to reduce the size of the icon? I couldn't find the option in Themes.
When adding it as a widget you can select its size. 1x1, 1x2, etc.
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When adding it as a widget you can select its size. 1x1, 1x2, etc.
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Unfortunately, 1x1 is just a little too big
You could try using Multicon widget app and make them really tiny.
TS out
Just as a heads up, I recommend you guys download Tasker if you really want to have control over your battery usage. Its not free, but that 6 bucks is worth every penny. There have been multiple articles on Lifehacker regarding this tool. I used it to create many different tasks that help reduce power draw, including a basic Mobile Data On/Off Toggle. Its an extremely powerful tool.
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Data enabler on the market works for one touch
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Yes...but it's EFFIN ugly...lmao!
Also in Notification
If you do not like the app icon you have the option of not showing the widget on the home screen but in the notifications area, give it try.
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If you do not like the app icon you have the option of not showing the widget on the home screen but in the notifications area, give it try.
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Oh good find!
10 chars....
what about beautiful widgets? they have one for mobile or juice defender witch turns off data when ur screen is off and its free
I use Beautiful Widgets and the data toggle doesn't work. Most won't...have only found these two so far. I prefer a toggle over auto off on screen off, as I use my phone alot...and don't always need a data connection.
I followed OP's instructions to use Widgetsoid2.x and it worked like a charm. Thanks!
Cool - thanks developer - so this is the recommended way to "manually" turn off/on 3g? Why didn't the android OS have this built in like the other network things like, radio / wifi / bluetooth / 4g /etc?
Hey guys, this thread was made to uncover some of very useful but subtle tricks when using your Xperia Z Ultra. Might come handy with any other Xperia series but for now just for our XZU only. If there are any other tips, please post it freely and i'll coup into the OP :fingers-crossed:
Turn On LockScreen Widget (KitKat only)
Go To Settings -> Security -> Enable Widgets
Some Connectivity Toggle Button in Notification Bar can be long pressed to get advanced setting shortcut(KitKat only)
Now you can Shoot Video Underwater securely with Touch Blocker Small App (Kitkat Only)
Turn Off Background Data while on Mobile Data Per App
Go To Settings -> Data Usage -> click one of listed app there -> Check Restrict Background Data
Mount Your Xperia in MTP mode wirelessly to your Windows Computer(KitKat only)
Go to Settings -> Xperia Connectivity -> USB Connectivity -> WIreless Media Transfer -> Pair With PC
Follow Instruction Given by the phone (e.g. Connect To USB, Right Click on the Phone icon on the Windows Explorer -> Manage Connection)
Next time you're on the same Wifi network with the PC, just go to the same menu, tap the saved computer and press connect.
Mount a Shared folder into Your Xperia
Share a folder in your computer/NAS, preferably as an SFTP share
Go to Settings -> Storage -> Remote Shares
Click New Host, Choose SFTP share
put Display name with any name you like to identify
Put the IP Address on the Host Field
Put "/" (or any other specific FTP folder e.g. "/Backup") into Remote Path
Put SFTP login info into username and password field
When Done, just go back one menu, and then switch it on
Enhance the Caller Voice
Go To Settings -> Call Settings
set Equalizer to Bright/Smooth, Can be adjusted while taking/receiving a call too
Check the Speaker Voice Enhancement
Activate Caption For Video (Kitkat Only)
Go To Settings -> Accessibility -> Captions -> Turn On
I don't think these are hidden tips or trick
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I don't think these are hidden tips or trick
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Yeah 'slightly' hidden i suppose but in case anybody doesn't know it..
I think the Wireless MTP is also KitKat only - I don't have that option in 4.3
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Yeah 'slightly' hidden i suppose but in case anybody doesn't know it..
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No way in hell these are hidden ...........................................and i should cry for someone who doesn't know about that.......................
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No way in hell these are hidden ...........................................and i should cry for someone who doesn't know about that.......................
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Cry me a river then babe..
I for once doesn't have time to go around the settings menu, and finding these facts myself is the reason why i'm posting it. Maybe somebody like me doesn't know about such things.
THankyou for the OP, I did know about them all but hadn't bothered to try and find the wifi usb one - should be handy
Hey, thanks, I didn't know a couple of those!
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Good info, thanks OP.
How do you take a screenshot? Is for a xperia t with 4.3
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How do you take a screenshot? Is for a xperia t with 4.3
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To take a screenshot hold power and volume down key at the same time.
By the way, if that's you in the profile picture, you look great. Just a compliment. :laugh:
Just a quick note to add that the mod (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2342370 )to add the missing mobiledata toggle back into the notification panel works for the Galaxy S5 once rooted. The older version of sqllite editor in the original thread is not compatible with Android 4.42 however, you can use the new version available in the Playstore ($2.99) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.sqleditor
T-Mobile has the annoying tenancy to remove the mobile data toggle from the notification panel and the latest GS5 and 4.4.2 is no different. Not a huge issue for those that are on the current T-Mobile plans that allow data roaming internationally, but if you are on one of the older T-Mobile plans that don't allow that, or if you are like me planning to use my unlocked T-Mobile GS5 on another network, having that toggle is handy to avoid pricy data overages.
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As per the original thread, the same instructions apply;
1) Download sqlite editor app from the Playstore. (Older free versions force close on 4.4.2)
2) Open the app and give it root permissions. It should populate a list.
3) Scroll and Tap the "Settings Storage"
4) Tap "Settings.db"
5) Tap "System"
6) Scroll down until you find "notification_panel_active_app_list", tap to highlight it. I noticed its a little hard to get it highlighted because it seems to want to highlight the one under it. So you might have to tap the one right above it to get it highlighted. Make sure its the notification_panel_active_app_list, and NOT the notification_panel_default_active_app_list. I picked the wrong one the first time and it didnt work.
7) Once it is highlighted tap the phones menu button.
8) Tap "Edit Record"
9) You'll see a list of all the toggles that are currently enabled to show in notification area.
10) At the bottom of the list add ; and the words MobileData then another ;. So it will look like this at the end. ;AirplaneMode;MobileData; Then press Save.
11) Reboot and you should have a data toggle now. You can now use the edit feature and move it anywhere you want in the list of toggles.
Note: After I edited it and rebooted the "notification_panel_active_app_list" moved closer to the bottom of the list. So if you go back in and dont see it scroll further down
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Just a quick note to add that the mod (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2342370 )to add the missing mobiledata toggle back into the notification panel works for the Galaxy S5 once rooted. The older version of sqllite editor in the original thread is not compatible with Android 4.42 however, you can use the new version available in the Playstore ($2.99) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.sqleditor
T-Mobile has the annoying tenancy to remove the mobile data toggle from the notification panel and the latest GS5 and 4.4.2 is no different. Not a huge issue for those that are on the current T-Mobile plans that allow data roaming internationally, but if you are on one of the older T-Mobile plans that don't allow that, or if you are like me planning to use my unlocked T-Mobile GS5 on another network, having that toggle is handy to avoid pricy data overages.
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As per the original thread, the same instructions apply;
1) Download sqlite editor app from the Playstore. (Older free versions force close on 4.4.2)
2) Open the app and give it root permissions. It should populate a list.
3) Scroll and Tap the "Settings Storage"
4) Tap "Settings.db"
5) Tap "System"
6) Scroll down until you find "notification_panel_active_app_list", tap to highlight it. I noticed its a little hard to get it highlighted because it seems to want to highlight the one under it. So you might have to tap the one right above it to get it highlighted. Make sure its the notification_panel_active_app_list, and NOT the notification_panel_default_active_app_list. I picked the wrong one the first time and it didnt work.
7) Once it is highlighted tap the phones menu button.
8) Tap "Edit Record"
9) You'll see a list of all the toggles that are currently enabled to show in notification area.
10) At the bottom of the list add ; and the words MobileData then another ;. So it will look like this at the end. ;AirplaneMode;MobileData; Then press Save.
11) Reboot and you should have a data toggle now. You can now use the edit feature and move it anywhere you want in the list of toggles.
Note: After I edited it and rebooted the "notification_panel_active_app_list" moved closer to the bottom of the list. So if you go back in and dont see it scroll further down
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You can use the old version of SQL. You just need to download TB Restore Fixer.
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bink1r said:
You can use the old version of SQL. You just need to download TB Restore Fixer.
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I downloaded TB Restore Fixer, but SQL still crashed. Can you tell me how you did it to get the older SQL version to work? Really want to add the Data toggle in the notification bar.
Just a related comment I had about turning off Data:
On my AT&T S4, I would frequently use the data toggle for saving the last ~10% of battery after a long day or two of use. I found that simply switching data (and wifi) off saved a ton of battery, keeping my phone alive for emergencies on that last few percent for much longer than it would if I were to allow apps like Facebook to constantly fish for updates.
The power-save icon seems like it "might" do the trick, but I wish it had the option to just fully turn off mobile data instead of "limiting" it.
Once I finally root my device, this will probably be one of the first things I do. Thanks!
Aou said:
Just a related comment I had about turning off Data:
On my AT&T S4, I would frequently use the data toggle for saving the last ~10% of battery after a long day or two of use. I found that simply switching data (and wifi) off saved a ton of battery, keeping my phone alive for emergencies on that last few percent for much longer than it would if I were to allow apps like Facebook to constantly fish for updates.
The power-save icon seems like it "might" do the trick, but I wish it had the option to just fully turn off mobile data instead of "limiting" it.
Once I finally root my device, this will probably be one of the first things I do. Thanks!
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Yeah, I just want to be able to turn the data on and off through the notification bar instead of going to the settings.
Got it to work using SQlite Editor version 2.0.1. I now have my mobile data toggle on the notification bar.
Does anyone know the wording to add the hotspot (wifi tether) toggle?
Just an fyi, all the toggles will be baked into the new version of my Project Infinity rom later today.
mhaner said:
Does anyone know the wording to add the hotspot (wifi tether) toggle?
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;WiFiHotspot;
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SQLite Editor not saving tether settings
I've tried changing my tethering settings but every time I reboot SQLite will revert to previous settings which is preventing use of tethering.
With Samsung Galaxy S5 it looks like some of the values have been changed to some extent. Going through some of the id's values I notice not all the values are consistent, I've notice with some id's 1 will represent disable while 0 represent enabled while with other id's 1 is enabled and 0 represent disabled values.
Im a little confused as to the reason behind such confusion maybe other devs can shed some light as to what is going on here.
Some settings seem to work like changing and adding MobileData and WiFiHotspot values worked with no problem.
Thanks. It worked on my SM GS5.
Thank you so much! Worked on my GS5.
Wish this method would work for adding the flashlight toggle.
Does this work for the AT&T variant of the S5?
Great mod!
worked great sprint S5 SM-G900P!!
download the app here:
download.apks.org/?server=13&apkid=com.speedsoftware.sqleditor&ver=2.1.1
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It did not work on my GS5 T-Mobile, I rooted my device, downloaded Sqlite, followed all the steps, but when I rebooted my device, the mobile data toggle didnt appear just the normal ones are there
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OK found my mistake, I clicked on Notification_panel_applications_for_reset I found the normal one by using the search option and it worked perfectly! Ty so much!
Hello, nice mod, does something similar can be done for Hotspot/Thethering toggle? adding a ;Hotspot; or ;Thethering; ?? Thanks!
I just used the reset one and when I rebooted I reset it and boom it was there. AT&T G900A
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Edgar J. said:
Hello, nice mod, does something similar can be done for Hotspot/Thethering toggle? adding a ;Hotspot; or ;Thethering; ?? Thanks!
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I didn´t get if the free app could be used or not, so I bought it and tried. It worked perfectly on G900T1 MetroPCS.
Thanks!
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How can we create a shortcut on the home screen to access the mobile network mode?
Shortcutter Quick Settings - Apps on Google Play
The Ultimate Android Quick Settings PullDown, Shortcut Creator & Widget Provider
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Activity Launcher - Apps on Google Play
Launches hidden activities and creates shortcuts for installed apps
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Use Routines and Modes. Set a manual routine...and place its widget on your home screen.
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Use Routines and Modes. Set a manual routine...and place its widget on your home screen.
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That is a good idea. But the shortcuts it creates from applications are not in sync with the main application.
I'd suggest looking at an app called shortcut maker. It has all the solutions to your shortcuts problem.
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I'd suggest looking at an app called shortcut maker. It has all the solutions to your shortcuts problem.
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Give us a hint on how to create a shortcut on the home screen to access the mobile network mode.
Download the app..look for the shortcut that you need and the app creates it to your home screen...I have it on my phone...really good stuff.
amirage said:
Download the app..look for the shortcut that you need and the app creates it to your home screen...I have it on my phone...really good stuff.
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That's not a hint.
In Shortcut Maker, as in Activity Launcher, there is no shortcut to mobile network mode.
Both apps only find what Shortcutter Quick Settings creates.
ze7zez said:
That's not a hint.
In Shortcut Maker, as in Activity Launcher, there is no shortcut to mobile network mode.
Both apps only find what Shortcutter Quick Settings creates.
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Assuming you have shortcut maker running, go to intents link, search for network...choose network operator settings...and then create shortcut...voila
amirage said:
Assuming you have shortcut maker running, go to intents link, search for network...choose network operator settings...and then create shortcut...voila
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Unfortunately, but it does not open the network selection list itself, only a place in the android settings where you can open the list.
In my solution the view is like this:
Ramkal said:
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How can we create a shortcut on the home screen to access the mobile network mode?
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There just isn't a way my friend. Not to that specific part of the menu. That thread of the settings doesn't have its own activity.
The mother activity is
com.android.settings.Settings$WirelessSettingsActivity
And this is the closest you can get to that particular setting.
What I usually do is...using Modes and Routines....on a second home page....I add One manual routine for each mobile network connection type.
It isn't ideal....but it does work.
Ramkal said:
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How can we create a shortcut on the home screen to access the mobile network mode?
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Here is how I do it.
Made a second page on your home screen.
This is optional.
Go to Modes And Routines.
Tap the "+" icon in the top right.
Tap the "+" under "If"
Tap "Start manually"
Tap the "+" under Then.
Tap "Connections"
Tap "Network mode"
A menu will pop up. Tap one. EG "2G only"
Now...under "When routine ends"
Tap "Reverse actions"
Toggle the top "On" toggle off.
(This is very important...because this makes the whole routin a switch a opposed to a toggle)
Tap "Save"
At the top tap "Network Mode" and rename it to what mode you chose for this switch.
Give it an icon...if you wish.
Now...depending on your launcher...you'll be asked to place a widget. Place it in your home screen.
Now...repeat...but swapping 2g to 3g....and so on.
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Unfortunately, but it does not open the network selection list itself, only a place in the android settings where you can open the list.
In my solution the view is like this:
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Hang on! Are we talking about the same app. This is the app that I'm referring to https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=rk.android.app.shortcutmaker. This app takes you to the main network selection window..there you can choose the mode...This saves at least 2-3 prior clicks...
Ramkal said:
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How can we create a shortcut on the home screen to access the mobile network mode?
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I know my way is long winded...but you do it once...and as long as you cancel the reverse action of each routine....you end up with a button you can tap to swap it to the network type you wish.
If you leave the reverse action...you end up with lots of routines "on" and the switching doesn't work.
Ramkal said:
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How can we create a shortcut on the home screen to access the mobile network mode?
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Here is a video of it in action.....I sat her and set that up...just to show you how it works...but I like the way it works so much...
That I kept it...and moved my rice and BBQ timer routines to the new screen.