[Q] Limit access to one app - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'm trying to help out a friend, she is thinking about giving her grandfather an old android based phone. Her plan is so that he can use it to only access internet radio stations across wifi, he won't need the phone side of it.
In order to simplify his usage, is it possible to make it so that the radio app is front and centre the whole time? Ideally, pressing the home button would have no effect meaning that he would stay in the radio app the whole time.
I realise that I'm probably looking for some kind of parental controls for kids app but I would like to have a few pointers to narrow the list down a bit.
Thanks for any help given

Based on my memory, I remembered that there is an app that can modify the buttons. The only problem is that the app requires a rooted android
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brandonjuraimi said:
Based on my memory, I remembered that there is an app that can modify the buttons. The only problem is that the app requires a rooted android
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That's ok, the phone itself is already rooted, courtesy of XDA
Can you remember the name of the app?

If I'm not wrong, it's a tweak that came with the rom
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Use ButtonRevamp Application and disable home button in it..!
Samsung Galaxy 3
Kyrillos rom v9.7.1
FuguMod Ultra Pre 1366 Mhz

sarcasticsmartass said:
Use ButtonRevamp Application and disable home button in it..!
Samsung Galaxy 3
Kyrillos rom v9.7.1
FuguMod Ultra Pre 1366 Mhz
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Oh ya, that was one of the apps that can modify the buttons redirection and actions!
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Bluetooth Hack?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1227291
please see the above thread, is there no way any dev can make it so your device is visible for longer than 120 seconds?
thanks
jonny68 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1227291
please see the above thread, is there no way any dev can make it so your device is visible for longer than 120 seconds?
thanks
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Sure has been done on at least some devices. E.g. samsung glaxy s ii on miui rom.
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NielDK said:
Sure has been done on at least some devices. E.g. samsung glaxy s ii on miui rom.
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really i didn't know that, i don't really like MIUI ROM but if other devs could somehow implement this into their ROM that would be great,i run Cognition ROM (for Galaxy S2)
try adding this to your build.prop
net.bt.timeout=never
or
net.bt.timeout=
leave after the = sign blank to the second one to leave it nulled e.g never time out
hopefully they work
eoghan2t7 said:
try adding this to your build.prop
net.bt.timeout=never
or
net.bt.timeout=
leave after the = sign blank to the second one to leave it nulled e.g never time out
hopefully they work
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cheers, can this be done via root explorer?
jonny68 said:
cheers, can this be done via root explorer?
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Yes thats if it works lol
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Didn't work opened as text in root explorer and entered in what you said,saved and rebooted and there's nothing on my home screen except the 4 home icons, when i click on applications nothing so im gonna have to restore my previous build.
jonny68 said:
Didn't work opened as text in root explorer and entered in what you said,saved and rebooted and there's nothing on my home screen except the 4 home icons, when i click on applications nothing so im gonna have to restore my previous build.
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No problem ill look into more to get the correct commands.
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Hi,
Sorry for "hacking" this thread, I was wondering whether it is possible to hack a Bluetooth so as to be able to connect two external Bluetooth speakers of different brands (JBL & Ultimate Ears).
Thank you.

[Q] why games lag so much?

im on android 2.3.7 (vodafone 845) and many games lag... is there any way to increase fps or atleast reduce lag (already rooted and used chainfire 3D with all of its plugins) thank you
Have you tried overclocking?
Do you have a lot of picture, live wallpaper, running service going on?
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no no everything's turned off thanks for replying
yep i did try
i have also tried enabling hardware acceleration but no luck...
What phone are you using?
Do you mind to post your running services and your launcher screens?
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melvinchng said:
What phone are you using?
Do you mind to post your running services and your launcher screens?
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im using vodafone 845 aka huawei joy/u8120 im using go launhcer ex with fancy widget power control calendar brightness toggle widget and 5 home screens
[email protected] said:
im using vodafone 845 aka huawei joy/u8120 im using go launhcer ex with fancy widget power control calendar brightness toggle widget and 5 home screens
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I know why it lag,
Forgive me if I say anything wrong.
First, it is a mid-low end phone. If I'm right,it don't have a or a dedicated gpu. And the processor clock is around 600-800mhz? (Can't find this processor information)
And without a gpu, games can't load well.
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melvinchng said:
I know why it lag,
Forgive me if I say anything wrong.
First, it is a mid-low end phone. If I'm right,it don't have a or a dedicated gpu. And the processor clock is around 600-800mhz? (Can't find this processor information)
And without a gpu, games can't load well.
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This is true. Your device is actually a low end device. Having only 128mb - 179mb (accessible) ram (which is a major factor) would cause lag.
Go launcher is a Ram hog! It doesn't bother the gaming performance on my G2. I suggest try a different launcher so you can get more ram. I'm just taking a wild guess.
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I prefer you use launcher pro. I'm using it as well. Clean and fast.
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Theonew said:
This is true. Your device is actually a low end device. Having only 128mb - 179mb (accessible) ram (which is a major factor) would cause lag.
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:S so there's nothing i can do right?
[email protected] said:
:S so there's nothing i can do right?
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You can buy a new phone
(joke.. )
the funny thing is iphone 3g managed to play so many games without hiccup.
jay_993 said:
the funny thing is iphone 3g managed to play so many games without hiccup.
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You should learn about processor and not about the clock only.
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ex!le said:
You can buy a new phone
(joke.. )
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except that
melvinchng said:
I prefer you use launcher pro. I'm using it as well. Clean and fast.
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okay man thanks
[email protected] said:
:S so there's nothing i can do right?
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Have you tried using any scripts?
Theonew said:
Have you tried using any scripts?
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yes v6 supercharger which what i have to say is a phone saver it really really speeds up multitasking but no diferrence at games.. i think ill just have to cope with the lag

[Q] No effects when clicking on a desktop icon

Hi after I have installed several apps , played with the input and phone languages, installed a new keyboard, and ultimatelly received this "unfortunately the process com.google.process.gapps has stopped" error the effects when I click on an icon on the screen are gone, the wavy effect is just not there and I have searched the whole phone for solution.
R: [Q] No effects when clicking on a desktop icon
The several apps right there might be a problem...or the rom is buggy (many are).
So tell us what rom it is, what android v, what apps youve installed that required root access.and if youve modded.any futher the rom or enabled mods already within the rom.
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wavy effect? Are you talking about the ripple effect live wallpaper?
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Glebun said:
wavy effect?
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No man its the wavy effect from stock rom, in the screens, the one you get with default apps and touchwiz....
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yes, and it's due to the ripple effect LWP
killbubble said:
The several apps right there might be a problem...or the rom is buggy (many are).
So tell us what rom it is, what android v, what apps youve installed that required root access.and if youve modded.any futher the rom or enabled mods already within the rom.
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The rom is the standard one that I reckon comes with the phone.
I haven't had modified anything apart from installing apps and updates.
The phone is not rooted in any way. Nor have I modded or inserted into the rom.
I have updated to jelly beans. And the latest applications I have installed are koffice, swift key, poker stars, and I am quite sure I have been changing settings but nothing visual.
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Glebun said:
yes, and it's due to the ripple effect LWP
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Cool, and how do I put it back on, please?
Moreover, I now noticed all my contacts names are deleted and haven't ot a clue which number is which. What's up with this phone ??!#*!
I have updated to jelly beans. And the latest applications I have installed are koffice, swift key, poker stars, and I am quite sure I have been changing settings but nothing visual.
Are all those from Google Play ???
I would try a factory reset .
jje
JJEgan said:
I have updated to jelly beans. And the latest applications I have installed are koffice, swift key, poker stars, and I am quite sure I have been changing settings but nothing visual.
Are all those from Google Play ???
I would try a factory reset .
jje
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Some of them are, but some I have downloaded in a different way if you know what I mean. Hopefully I haven't caught a virus or something like that. Now, a factory reset will erase all my data right? And what else?
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JJEgan said:
I would try a factory reset
jje
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A factory reset is better than resetting a factory i guess....
Factory reset really seems best.
Just make a backup of your apps (use titanium backup) and then restore them
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that's interesting, because as far as I know, the ripple effect on the desktop (not the lockscreen) is not included in the stock ROM. are you sure you're not talking about the lock screen? you can enable the ripple effect by going to Settings - lock screen
Yeh I am sure. I'm sure that it was there for some time after I have updated the os. Then again I have installed a great deal of software which I think had made my wavy effect disappear?!
And can I do a backup of the apps with no root access I don't think it's a good idea to play an expert and damage the phone beyond repair. Thanks!
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R: [Q] No effects when clicking on a desktop icon
No man its cool....though doing a root would be wise....
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killbubble said:
No man its cool....though doing a root would be wise....
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Aye, what do I have to do? If you just give me a link to the most current method used, please.
The phone is gt-i9300 international. Thanks!
read the basics
I realise that. But there's a lot of people who suggested all sorts of different ways doing the same thing. All in all if you flash the rom solely don't it enables root privileges in a more effective fashion..? Thanks!
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R: [Q] No effects when clicking on a desktop icon
The most effective fashion is the most complete one, not how you do it.
If youre speaking of flashing through odin modified parts of the rom so you can gain root access..then yes thats what i did (just look it up on youtube, make sure you write galaxy s3 international (if international version) and android version of your rom).
If youre speaking of flashing a custom rom which comes with root access already unlocked, you need to have root for that.
Its easy you can find it on google or youtube. Best method for now (or perfectly working one used by the most people) is flashing some stuff through a programm for pc (or mac i think, but im not sure) called odin. Then i advise (once you have root) you boot into the phone and install from the play store rom manager. Thru this app you may install a new recovery (basically safe-partition of disc, think of it as a bios or firmware for a pc. What u need it for is to save ur ass if u f***k up your phone, or to make COMPLETE backup images of your device so that you may restore them later on. It can also be used to flash other recoveries and therefore replace itself, or flash other roms or kernels. Its a MUST HAVE for anybody with root)
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galaxy_siii said:
I realise that. But there's a lot of people who suggested all sorts of different ways doing the same thing. All in all if you flash the rom solely don't it enables root privileges in a more effective fashion..? Thanks!
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use any method, it does not matter at all.
but rooting will not get your ripple effect back. If you said that you had it before you installed something, then factory reset
Thanks!
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galaxy_siii said:
Thanks!
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click it

Anyone use VuTalk?

I bought g2 the next day it came out, and did not know this vutalk feature existed until yesterday while playing around with both of my and my girlfriend's g2.
Now we doodle around with this thing whenever we get a chance and me like it ;p
But the sad thing is i dont have any other people on my contact list that i can vutalk with except my girlfriend...
Anyone use this at all?
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I would check it out but I don't know anyone else who has VuTalk. I think it is LG's version of Apple FaceTime. Right?
tattooz305 said:
I would check it out but I don't know anyone else who has VuTalk. I think it is LG's version of Apple FaceTime. Right?
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It gives you the ability to draw stuff you can share with the person you're talking to. I've personally disabled it, as it uses some RAM
vPro97 said:
It gives you the ability to draw stuff you can share with the person you're talking to. I've personally disabled it, as it uses some RAM
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Is there a setting to disable it or did you do it in TiBu?
Yea its real time drawing share feature.
What do u mean by TiBu?
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ILLHYHL said:
Yea its real time drawing share feature.
What do u mean by TiBu?
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Titanium Backup? How do I disable VuTALK?
Press menu in contacts, u'll see vutalk setting second from the bottom
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To disable it (and you can do this without root) go into settings - general - apps - all and scroll all the way down to the bottom. You will find vutalk there. Press on it and disable it. And yes it will remain disabled even after reboot.
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always enable itself again, when every time i disable it ! you should uninstall it
moocamr said:
always enable itself again, when every time i disable it ! you should uninstall it
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On D802 it remains disabled.
Same here. None of my friends have it, so we all use Viber instead (for messages with drawings)
l2phile said:
Same here. None of my friends have it, so we all use Viber instead (for messages with drawings)
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Ehh i tried that app, didnt like it
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ILLHYHL said:
Ehh i tried that app, didnt like it
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We are getting off-topic...but, i'll answer
Viber needs only a few KB/s (or MBs for calls) . Other apps need more ( i don't use and don't know about what's up)
It doesn't need an account. (for hangouts you need to have your friends gmail / fb needs ...fb accounts )
And you can do some funny staff. Draw/emoticons/sound clip

[Q] tablet UI for mega 6.3 i527 at&t or softkeys such as lg g2

I am not unfamiliar with the xda and searching for answers but I have yet to find anything on what I would like to do. I have tried an array of apps and tweaks from "softkey enabler" to "wanam settings". where as I have had success in customizing a great deal of this awesome Mega. yet everytime I enable the soft keys or set to a different UI I get the "unfortanately systemui has stopped working. I understand the not being able to have a custom rom or recovery at this time. all I am asking if any one has a clue to what can be done or attempted just so I can enable softkeys or get the tablet UI working. thanks
All I know is, DON'T use the Phab7 Module......though I never would get out of f/c.....?
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dparrothead1 said:
All I know is, DON'T use the Phab7 Module......though I never would get out of f/c.....?
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True DAT!!! I knew there was a way through Xposed and some system settings download. I remember there were 3 items to change the settings on that had to do with changing dpi to 220, but I am smart not too much sometimes and cant remember. Sorry, but maybe if you could come up with certain phrasing and run a search. There was a how to in the Note forums.
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dparrothead1 said:
All I know is, DON'T use the Phab7 Module......though I never would get out of f/c.....?
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I actually did use "phab7" but all I had to do was during the force closing navigate back through and disable. i have done that plenty of times with other attempts. but yet to no avail.
captemo said:
True DAT!!! I knew there was a way through Xposed and some system settings download. I remember there were 3 items to change the settings on that had to do with changing dpi to 220, but I am smart not too much sometimes and cant remember. Sorry, but maybe if you could come up with certain phrasing and run a search. There was a how to in the Note forums.
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I have reworded as much as I can (or as far as my intelligence will allow me) and have yet to uncover which settings need to be configured. I do understand that it maybe as simple as a quick tweak but I am a bit discouraged when venturing to deep. I am in no way a dev and would like to consider myself very slightly above a noob. I will continue my search. thanks for the replies and if i do stumble upon my answer. could I post my success here or just post where I found it.
As far as soft key go, why just not use PIE?
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dparrothead1 said:
As far as soft key go, why just not use PIE?
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I have used "pie" before on my original note. and although i did like the concept "swiping" to bring it out is not particularly what I want on this Mega. I had used a custom rom that allowed me to switch my note from phone /tablet /phablet. and truely enjoyed the look of the "tablet" UI. so what i am looking for is to make my Mega look like my Note 10.1 as far as the softkeys and navigation bar are concerned. but until some brilliant dev figures out the work around for this "i527" and can allow us to flash such a rom. I must continue my search for what ever comes close.

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