Favorite contacts widget - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4

Hey everyone. I along with a few others are having an issue where there is no widget for favorite contacts. It shows in the application manager but it's not an option in the widgets area. Is anyone else missing this widget and does anyone know if it would be possible to get it? Thanks in advance
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I've seen another thread on it somewhere that shows some versions of the s4 came with a favorite contacts widget. I'm hoping it can be moved over here cause I really liked it on my s3.
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JAYNO20 said:
I've seen another thread on it somewhere that shows some versions of the s4 came with a favorite contacts widget. I'm hoping it can be moved over here cause I really liked it on my s3.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2298815
...but the app does not function properly on my Verizon S4.

MBM7881 said:
Hey everyone. I along with a few others are having an issue where there is no widget for favorite contacts. It shows in the application manager but it's not an option in the widgets area. Is anyone else missing this widget and does anyone know if it would be possible to get it? Thanks in advance
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If you are rooted.....
I have found a method of gettin gthe "Contacts" app to open to the last tab it was closed on.........close it in Favorites and it will open in Favorites.
Using Root Explorer, or another smilar app:
Open /system/csc/feature.xml with a text editor.
Edit the line: <CscFeature_Contact_FixMainTabWhenAppLaunched>true</
Change "True" to "False" so it reads: <CscFeature_Contact_FixMainTabWhenAppLaunched>false</
Now, every time you launch the Contacts App it will start in the tab you left it in....even after reboot....rather than always revertin gto the contacts tab.
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Rafael4096 said:
If you are rooted.....
I have found a method of gettin gthe "Contacts" app to open to the last tab it was closed on.........close it in Favorites and it will open in Favorites.
Using Root Explorer, or another smilar app:
Open /system/csc/feature.xml with a text editor.
Edit the line: <CscFeature_Contact_FixMainTabWhenAppLaunched>true</
Change "True" to "False" so it reads: <CscFeature_Contact_FixMainTabWhenAppLaunched>false</
Now, every time you launch the Contacts App it will start in the tab you left it in....even after reboot....rather than always revertin gto the contacts tab.
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Sorry about the syntax. Keep forgetting I am too new to edit my posts....need to make them perfect the first time.
2nd try:
If you are rooted.....
I have found a method of getting the "Contacts" app to open to the last tab it was closed on.........close it in Favorites and it will open in Favorites.
Using Root Explorer, or another similar app:
Open the /system/csc/feature.xml with a text editor.
Edit the line: <CscFeature_Contact_FixMainTabWhenAppLaunched>true</
Change "true" to "false" so it reads: <CscFeature_Contact_FixMainTabWhenAppLaunched>false</
Now, every time you launch the Contacts App it will start in the tab you left it in....even after reboot....rather than always reverting to the contacts tab.

Rafael4096 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2298815
...but the app does not function properly on my Verizon S4.
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Thanks for posting even though it did not work very well on your phone. You are true community person.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmail.yuyang226.contactswidget.pro
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i see. then have you tried an app called "systemapp remover"??
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[Q] Anyone knwo where I can get the first "favorite contacts" widget?

I just had to reinstall the latest software, and now I am missing the "favorite contacts" widget. the one that is one line, with four contacts, but you can scroll it to find the other favorite contacts. anyone know where I can get my hands one this widget?
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You mean the Top Contacts?
Just search in the Play Store!
(I can't post links yet, sorry!)
you mean this?
http://db.tt/Vl4YvTN6
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here u go
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Use the people app...I have it in AOKP rom
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I'm also using aokp, but don't have the people app. Where might I find it? I even searched the Play Store for that before I posted this thread.
Things might be different for you, but when I pull down my toggle bar on the top right corner I can see my username as the first toggle. Clicking on it displays my google contacts and I can edit them as well. This is the case with both my stock 4.2.2 ROM and the AOKP version I use.
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trickster2369 said:
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SacGuru said:
What happens when you click on the username? For me, a new window opens with my username in there. As soon as I click on that window my contacts open.
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Nothing. It closes the status bar.
You really should have the "people" app. That's the default display name for the icon in your apps list, but it actually loads up an apk called "contacts".
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jonstrong said:
You really should have the "people" app. That's the default display name for the icon in your apps list, but it actually loads up an apk called "contacts".
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I chose through aroma on Mr Robinson's AOKP. Very possible that I missed it. I'll dirty flash tonight.
Edit: I just dirty flashed and made certain that I chose the contacts app in aroma installer. I still do not have the people app. Thinking about a clean flash because it's annoying me.
I've heard of some problems with that new aroma installer. I'm running the same rom, but manually installed all cause I'm still afraid of the installer! No probs here so far, & I run nitro's inverted app package from Eclipse which is still - 2012 something. I just let Play Store update whatever's needed after install or batch restore with TiBu. But that installer I'd bet is the culprit. I think!
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Re: Contacts SOLVED
OK. I'm an idiot. If any of you have this problem in the future, I have a fool proof way to fix it:
1. Go into your app drawer and open TiB
2. Scroll through the list until you find the Contacts app.
3. Defrost it, because somewhere along the way it got frozen.
4. Profit.
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Ang work around?
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I just assumed because my buddy has a DROID incredible and CAN save them by holding on the photo, another friend with some kind of Motorola running Android that also can, seems like a stupid problem, I know it's available in the Facebook app, i'll check version numbers of their specific facebook apps.
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Why can't I save a Facebook photo while tap/holding on a picture I'm viewing?
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Seems to be specific for my GS4 and a buddy's GS3.
Ang work around?
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What I do is email it to myself.
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rmseaholm said:
What I do is email it to myself.
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This is an iPhone limitation. Should not be an android limitation.

I don't post often because I usually do some searching and find my answer. Not the case this time.
When I had an iPhone I was annoyed that it was not possible to choose defaults to override certain functions. For instance, you can't change the default browser. That's just one example, but there are many more.
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