This phone messes with my education:) - G2 General

I keep wanting to turn off teachers projectors tv's! But on a serious note. Does anyone else really use the infrared blaster? I do a lot at home...and school
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I use it at home. Thought about using at the gym.
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I use it with most of my tvs but the living room is annoying bc the DTV box is far back and up high so you have to stretch your arm and move forward to get any chance changing channels lol

It's not AS directional as people say but it's definitely not just click the button.
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I use a Roku for all my TV watching needs. It's great to finally have one device that can control the Roku and adjust the volume. It is fairly directional, but it works. I'm happy.
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I figure it will work great at bars where all the TVs are running the same damn football game I don't give a damn about.

Yeah, I've used it a few times, mainly to mess with old people.
My mother-in-law still can't figure out why her tv turns off out of nowhere. Well, that's when you'd see me pointing my phone through her bedroom window.
Don't worry, I know when she's clothed (thank God).

tweston1 said:
Yeah, I've used it a few times, mainly to mess with old people.
My mother-in-law still can't figure out why her tv turns off out of nowhere. Well, that's when you'd see me pointing my phone through her bedroom window.
Don't worry, I know when she's clothed (thank God).
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Couldn't help but to laugh at that!
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My wife calls it a Pop Tart

I would imagine every new Note owner goes through a period where people comment on the size of the note. My daughter posted on Facebook, that "I'm out of control." My wife calls it a Pop Tart. I'd like to think they're all just a bit jealous that I can read ebooks and watch TV or movies without squinting.
Anyway, a few rookie questions if you wouldn't mind:
I'm running Only One on my ATT I717 and love it, but trying to learn about modems. Is there a tutorial?
Also, is there a good GPS progam? I had TomTom on my 3GS but doesn't look like it's offered for Android.
Thanks
I prefer Navigon for gps. Most feautures and best forming. 2 others to look at are Ndrive and Sygic. What do you need to know about modems? Not much to tell unless you are running the phone on T-mobile. Looks like you might be since you mentioned 3gs. If you do then this thread might get you started. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1573568
Thanks. I had an IPhone 3GS with TomTom.
Is 4G the same as LTE on ATT.
There's a thread about boosting data speed and they refer to UCLE2, 5, etc. Does this apply to ATT, or only T-Mobile?
I've heard a bit about Navigon and it seems solid but the reviews it gets don't seem all that reassuring for me to spend that kind of money. Google's navigation app has worked great for me and does more than enough. I've also used Waze. It's got a clean interface and nice traffic info plus it's free!
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pcascio said:
Thanks. I had an IPhone 3GS with TomTom.
Is 4G the same as LTE on ATT.
There's a thread about boosting data speed and they refer to UCLE2, 5, etc. Does this apply to ATT, or only T-Mobile?
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4G and LTE are totally different. 4G is an improved version of 3G. LTE is another technology. Not all areas have LTE.
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I've heard a bit about Navigon and it seems solid but the reviews it gets don't seem all that reassuring for me to spend that kind of money. Google's navigation app has worked great for me and does more than enough. I've also used Waze. It's got a clean interface and nice traffic info plus it's free!
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If you have a data connection the Google is great. Waze looks ok but it needs data also and has all that social integration. Guessing this app is hard on the Note's battery. How does it run for you? If you want an offline gps app then you need to fork out the dough. No app is perfect for everyone and reviews are tough on paid gps apps. Navigon gets it done especially when you are in an area with no data.
I use Map Quest for gps works great and it's free.
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4G and LTE are totally different. 4G is an improved version of 3G. LTE is another technology. Not all areas have LTE.
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If you have a data connection the Google is great. Waze looks ok but it needs data also and has all that social integration. Guessing this app is hard on the Note's battery. How does it run for you? If you want an offline gps app then you need to fork out the dough. No app is perfect for everyone and reviews are tough on paid gps apps. Navigon gets it done especially when you are in an area with no data.
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Waze hasn't taxed my battery too bad but I can see how it would become a bit of a hog. True, I could do without the social integration as well but it isn't too bad. I've since resorted soley on the Google navigation app. I hear you about the offline capabilities, Navigon would be nice to have when data isn't available. I rarely don't have access to data so that hasn't posed much of a problem for me with gps. You're right, the choice definitely depends on the person.
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Your wife and daughter are trolling you
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Sarius24 said:
Your wife and daughter are trolling you
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Or in other words...iPhone users
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
-iOS = inspiring Outdated Software
Tomtoms coming to android next month and try MapQuest works great.
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Pop tart..... I never heard that.... I like that..... I usually ask them do there little phone comes with a free trip to the eye doctor.... cause there gonna go blind... lol... the iPhone users dont bother me... its the evo users or the Droid users or the galaxy s2 users.... there for some reason there phones are pretty big too but the look at mines and think I'm crazy..... I'm only telling them that in a year they are gonna have the same size phone... I'm ahead of time.... and look what's around the corner and gonna sell like no tomorrow.... the galaxy s3.... that phone is damn near the same size.... a tad smaller. Bet the go after that.... look its all good to have the second biggest phone.... nobody wants the biggest.... that are nuts. Like bet the get this size phone as soon as a bigger one comes out ... so this becomes the second..... hate those kinda losers that don't think out side the box. . I always went for the number one spot .. never the second.... or s2...lol
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How to watch tv? ????
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I use time Warner's live TV app. Works great
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I use time Warner's live TV app. Works great
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I'm rooted. So the dumb app doesn't support it. Any way around it?
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I'm rooted. So the dumb app doesn't support it. Any way around it?
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Try this
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=root+keeper
Oh yeah look in the apps and theme section here on xda note section there's a modified versions
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jghidalgo307 said:
I'm rooted. So the dumb app doesn't support it. Any way around it?
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Try here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1605247
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Where ever I am around ppl I don't know or friends that havent seen my phone yet whenever I get it out the immediately ask if its a tablet or a phone...I'm kinda starting to get annoyed lol.
I was using Google maps walking navigation today...first time on this phone...on Rodeo Dr. in Beverly Hills. I know the accurancy is great (for whatever reason ICS is taking longer to get a lock), but I was stunned that the arrow was precisely where I was walking but the compass is crazy sensitive, looked like I was walking sideways at times.
So yea that's my little non helpful blurb on the subject...I should probably go to sleep since its 3am and I'm ranting...
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My wife calls it my Kindle.
Google maps is getting offline capabilities soon. At that point there won't be any need for another app.

Magnet activates drive mode

The past couple of weeks I noticed that every once in a while my phone would be in drive mode for no apparent reason. Well last night I realized it was the magnet in my nexus 7 case that was causing it. If you place the magnet on the back of the optimus g it activates driving mode. Don't know if there are any car accessories with magnets but was wondering if it could be programmed to open a different app. Don't know how useful it would be but just a thought.
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I saw this video a while back that shows where the sensor is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNsIbpn96qM
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I saw this video a while back that shows where the sensor is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNsIbpn96qM
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Niceeee. It would be great to use this with tasker
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I set my phone on my Bluetooth hmdx jam speaker ant it has been doing that since this phone came out.
Old this was discussed like December if I recall. We came to the conclusion that it was a ditched peripheral from lg for a ditched car accessory
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Strange. I can't get it to do it...
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Strange. I can't get it to do it...
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I just loaded SnowJB and it doesn't seem to do it anymore. Only worked on stock ICS it seems. This ROM doesn't have the drive mode app so that's probably why. It was annoying so glad its gone.
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I am on Snow too. Was thinking about rigging up my own car dock/magnet, but oh well. Easy come, easy go.
Does not work on snow job but that's OK.
Look at this dock it has a magnet on it
Check out this item I found on eBay:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=350654039281
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I'm on stock JB and it no longer works. Anyone know how to reactivate it?

Anyone going to get the home?

Facebook home is set to come out next week. Anyone jumping at the walls to get it?
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No
I am going to personally stay away from it. Facebook should stick to what its good at, social networking. Reminds me of when singers try to act .
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I am going to personally stay away from it. Facebook should stick to what its good at, social networking. Reminds me of when singers try to act .
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Or when athletes try to act lol
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Exactly what is it? I saw the site pushing HTC but... It's a Launcher? Piece of trash (more likely)?
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I'm sure I work play around with it, but don't use Facebook enough to make it my launcher. Not sure why y'all are bashing it, everyone that had reviewed it says that it works well and is very polished. It's just not for the tech crowd
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I'm sure I work play around with it, but don't use Facebook enough to make it my launcher. Not sure why y'all are bashing it, everyone that had reviewed it says that it works well and is very polished. It's just not for the tech crowd
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http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/5/4187062/facebook-home-is-beautiful-but-what-if-your-friends-arent
No, I don't use Facebook.
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nrfitchett4 said:
I'm sure I work play around with it, but don't use Facebook enough to make it my launcher. Not sure why y'all are bashing it, everyone that had reviewed it says that it works well and is very polished. It's just not for the tech crowd
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If it works very well/very polished, don't see why you'd say that then. I don't know anyone who doesn't use fb, techies included.
If XDA made a launcher, I wouldn't use it most likely either unless it had more options than the current launchers on the market. I sure as hell wouldn't go around saying this launcher is just for the techies though.
I don't see the harm in trying it out. I backed the Chameleon launcher and used it for awhile on my nexus 7. Then I tried it for awhile on my N2 when it came available. I'm not currently using it on either, but I don't see any harm in trying it out.
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I don't see the harm in trying it out. I backed the Chameleon launcher and used it for awhile on my nexus 7. Then I tried it for awhile on my N2 when it came available. I'm not currently using it on either, but I don't see any harm in trying it out.
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I agree. At least take a look and see what the competition is up to!
Most of you are replying about the launcher, where as I see his question is : "Anyone going to get the home?" meaning the phone itself.
To my answer.. No.
Actually, the phone is the HTC First which comes with Facebook Home pre-installed. I will not get the phone, but will try FB Home.
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Not a fan of Facebook.
Gnote2 running Eclipse RoM!
"WELCOME TO THE DARK"
I'll give this a pass. I'm not big on Facebook.
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I'll give this a pass. I'm not big on Facebook.
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Neither do I, but maybe, just maybe, something like this will draw me in. Probably not, but maybe.
But, then again, we aren't their target audience.
no.
kewal91 said:
Facebook home is set to come out next week. Anyone jumping at the walls to get it? Like if yes, share if no
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There, I fixed it.
Oh, and..... Liked (eh why not see what the fuss is about)
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All I know is if you are logged into facebook on a pc, then they arw monitoring your activity. I am not one who wears a tinfoil hat, but I think that is going a little far. I wonder how much mining they will do wirh home?
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Probably the most of ppl saying they are not trying it out, actually they will lol
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Anyone know if our phones can talk phone to phone using bluetooth?

I googled it but it talks about file sharing. I can't find anything talking about "talking". Is there an app for non rooted phones. I can root, but I'm sure my friends won't. I want to run something with a headset and mic and cruise on the motorcycle within a few yards versus buying the $350 deal.
I personalty don't think it will work even if there was an app. My jabra cuts out streaming when the phone us in my back pocket vs my front. You may be better off with the small handheld walkie talkies. Just have to figure out the where tk mount the button.
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I personalty don't think it will work even if there was an app. My jabra cuts out streaming when the phone us in my back pocket vs my front. You may be better off with the small handheld walkie talkies. Just have to figure out the where tk mount the button.
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I think you're right. It sucks as it is, so 20 feet away it will cut out for sure.
There is a product by Xlink called cell gateway, you might be able to setup something over WiFi between you and the other person but not sure if it's designed for that..
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G2 IR remote apps

Any news on ones that have been updated and recognize this phone?
All the ones that I have on S4 and HTC One won't work on this phone.
I'd love an app that would let me program a series of blasts. It takes about 6 steps to turn on pip in my samsung tv.
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I emailed the universal remote dev and he said lg isn't opening up the api for devs to make apps for it.
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I emailed the universal remote dev and he said lg isn't opening up the api for devs to make apps for it.
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That's really unfortunate. IR on these phones is really a useful feature unlike gimmickry such as a fingerprint reader.
That's one thing I miss about the gs4. The remote app was much better. It combined all 3 remotes into one where I didn't have to switch tabs to control cable or tv power or volume on my A/V system. The channels controlled the box, volume av and power all 3
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I emailed the universal remote dev and he said lg isn't opening up the api for devs to make apps for it.
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Lg already released SDK for remote app. I emailed the developer but he mauled that only few people interested in this app.
I also noticed that my s4 remote works better. I have to have my g2 pointed directly and at the right angle to get it to work properly. I was hoping it was an app issue and could just replace the app.
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That's one thing I miss about the gs4. The remote app was much better. It combined all 3 remotes into one where I didn't have to switch tabs to control cable or tv power or volume on my A/V system. The channels controlled the box, volume av and power all 3
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Have you made a custom remote in the app? I did and built it exactly how I wanted it. I made it learn each button and now it controls each device in my entertainment center on one remote. It's awesome! Pic attached.
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I tried to make a custom remote for my TV/HTPC, and teach it from my harmony. But this was not working good. Sometimes it didn't register button press, but biggest issue it refused to send same command twice. So impossible to use volume and navigation buttons.
So I tried to setup my PJ, facing the phone agains my gain 1.1 screen nothing worked, then I found out I had to point it directly at my PJ for it to work (all my other remotes work facing the screen, and all my equipment is behind me). At that point I gave up rather disapointed.
Is this a software issue ? Is the IR too weak ? IR uses so little power, it seems stupid to save battery on a weak IR.
I'd be willing to say it depends on the physical aperture size. The HTC One has great range and tolerance to off axis use, for example.
Look at the opening. (power switch) The S4 is much more directional, for example.
I've done the learning thing from another remote, and it's learning it correctly... but the button doesn't do anything. like power won't work even though it learned power. weird.
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I've done the learning thing from another remote, and it's learning it correctly... but the button doesn't do anything. like power won't work even though it learned power. weird.
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Hmm, that's weird. On the custom remote that I attached earlier, I taught it functions from 3 different remotes which included a Harmony and it works perfectly. Power (from TV), volume (from av receiver), channel (from dish network dvr), guide (from dish network dvr), etc.
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For some reason I never investigated the remote app further, can't wait to add a custom remote and see how it works.
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jayochs said:
I've done the learning thing from another remote, and it's learning it correctly... but the button doesn't do anything. like power won't work even though it learned power. weird.
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I thought the same thing when I did mine. But I think I was covering the IR with my hand or something. The remote works good but the IR signaql isn't very strong. maybe a firmware update will fix it
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Have you made a custom remote in the app? I did and built it exactly how I wanted it. I made it learn each button and now it controls each device in my entertainment center on one remote. It's awesome! Pic attached.
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i never even thought of doing that, thank you for the idea
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I thought the same thing when I did mine. But I think I was covering the IR with my hand or something. The remote works good but the IR signaql isn't very strong. maybe a firmware update will fix it
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eh..mine is for an RCA surround unit that literally no remote is able to control except for this ONE i found for my PS3 that does bluetooth. that remote works fine, but there;'s something wrong wtih it and it eats batteries in like a day, so i don't use it. i get up and control the entertainment system lol old school style...
but from that remote i had my G2 learn the basics..volume, power, etc...and it says "okay, learned, on to next button" but it just won't work when i use the G2.
In my opinion, the HTC One has the best TV/IR app. I didn't like the S4's app but in comparison to what we currently have, I guess it's not so bad.
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i never even thought of doing that, thank you for the idea
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No problem bro, it's actually a really great feature and has gone mostly unnoticed. :thumbup:
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It works great for me. I had to move some of my equipment to the same height level, but after that it works flawlessly. If even got multiple rooms of my house set up to work.
I even set it to control the television at my local TGI Friday's.
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I am confused, build or configured? Building is coding compiling etc...

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