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I cannot view my categories like business, friends, family etc. using the motoblur contacts app. It is terrible. Is there any way I can replace it with the stock contacts app found on most other android phones??
p.s. tried fooling around freezing things with titanium backup, not sure what else to do. I really need the stock contacts experience need some help!
Did you try any market contact apps? I recommend go contacts but check out a few different ones see if you like any.
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Tyro.Eh said:
Did you try any market contact apps? I recommend go contacts but check out a few different ones see if you like any.
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I really dont want a 3rd party contacts app. I want the stock contacts app as it will also replace the contacts section in the phone app. Also because I feel it is sorda ridiculous to have to use a 3rd party app for contacts.
Is there really no way to get the stock android contact experience?? Please anyone!!
Just checking in for an answer myself...
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DukeL said:
I really dont want a 3rd party contacts app. I want the stock contacts app as it will also replace the contacts section in the phone app. Also because I feel it is sorda ridiculous to have to use a 3rd party app for contacts.
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I love these "I don't like 3rd party apps" replies.
1) fixes the problem
2) you can get ones that have a dialer included
3) you can even find ones that look like stock
4) if you are afraid of using 3rd party apps why use Android?
_Dennis_ said:
I love these "I don't like 3rd party apps" replies.
1) fixes the problem
2) you can get ones that have a dialer included
3) you can even find ones that look like stock
4) if you are afraid of using 3rd party apps why use Android?
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Reasons why i dont want to have to resort to using a 3rd party app for CONTACTS....
1) I shouldn't have to.
2) Because contacts is integrated into the phone app which I don't intend on using a different app for also.
3)I dont like the look of the 3rd party apps icons I want the stock look(I dont want to have to skin them either)
4)I've already tried a few and I much prefer the stock contacts app found on non-blur devices
So I ask again. Isn't there some way to replace or strip the motoblur elements from the stock "CONTACTS" app??
DukeL said:
Reasons why i dont want to have to resort to using a 3rd party app for CONTACTS....
1) I shouldn't have to.
2) Because contacts is integrated into the phone app which I don't intend on using a different app for also.
3)I dont like the look of the 3rd party apps icons I want the stock look(I dont want to have to skin them either)
4)I've already tried a few and I much prefer the stock contacts app found on non-blur devices
So I ask again. Isn't there some way to replace or strip the motoblur elements from the stock "CONTACTS" app??
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I don't know if this would work, but it might be worth a shot:
I'd SCOUR the XDA android forums for a "dump" from a different phone that might contain the stock contacts APK.
I truly cannot direct further than that, because I have no idea where to go from there.
Obviously, if you find a dump and a working stock APK, share it with us!
Good luck!
Doesn't GingerBlur have the stock contacts app? Since it is based off Gingerbread and all.
Sinful Animosity said:
Doesn't GingerBlur have the stock contacts app? Since it is based off Gingerbread and all.
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Actually, I'm pretty sure it doesn't. You can tell it's motoblurred up because when you swipe left and right when looking at your contacts, you can get to the "status updates" page (meant for facebook, etc.). The stock app doesn't have this (99% sure), not that it's a big deal at all (one way or the other) for me.
[OP's probably red eyed, running on XX number of red bulls trying to find a dump right now.]
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I love these "I don't like 3rd party apps" replies.
1) fixes the problem
2) you can get ones that have a dialer included
3) you can even find ones that look like stock
4) if you are afraid of using 3rd party apps why use Android?
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Just tried "Go Contacts" and, it's a skinned mess of the stock.
Hopefully Gingerbread can "help" fix what Motoblur messed up...
Does the contacts look any better on the Gingerbread leak?...
ccrows said:
Does the contacts look any better on the Gingerbread leak?...
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anyone have a screenshot of what it looked like in the before time? I barely even booted my atrix before putting 2.3.4 on it. Contacts exists as a tab on the dialer (though it has a separate launcher icon, I hate that crap). The dialer offends all the senses but the contacts bit is pretty simple. A list of contacts, with pictures (from Google Contacts I'd imagine, I haven't signed in to facebook on this), little status icons to show if they're online on google talk, a search button, and a button for groups. I only have the one group, "My Contacts" from Google. I tried creating a group on the phone, it doesn't appear as though it'll be synced to the cloud though so it's fairly pointless. I could be wrong on that last bit.
I'm using Go Contacts as my default call app. Although whenever I get a missed call the notification doesn't disapear from the bar.
I need to open the main Contacts Samsung app for it to disappear or clear the bar.
I don't seem to find any configurations to change this.
nicoliani said:
I'm using Go Contacts as my default call app. Although whenever I get a missed call the notification doesn't disapear from the bar.
I need to open the main Contacts Samsung app for it to disappear or clear the bar.
I don't seem to find any configurations to change this.
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Those anyone experience this?
i have the same issue and cannot find an answer. another way to get rd of the notfication is pull down the top bar and click clear.
if i find anything i will be sure to post.
I had the same issue with my old desire, not sure if go can't get the correct 'rights' or something?
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bump... still no workaround for this?
I use Go SMS not Go Contacts so can't say i have this problem.
Best thing is to send an email directly to the developer regarding this, actually if you do a search there is a massive thread relating to GO and their various apps on XDA although you'd probably be better off just emailing the dev.
mi3x said:
bump... still no workaround for this?
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I have the same problem on Desire, redux2
Any suggestion?
Same here on HTC Desire S. It is really annoying.
Maybe this is the problem:
Since Android 2.3, Google prohibited third party application (i.e. non-system app) to make use of MODIFY_PHONE_STATE permission. One of the consequences is that all 3rd party phone dialer application can no longer clear missed call icon at notification bar. (Even at Android 2.2 or older, we need undocumented API to do so)
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Check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1187025
Same here with my unrooted HTC Desire HD (Ace). Unfortunately the workaround with NotiGo does only work on rooted phones.
This is a shame for Android...
projekt21 said:
Maybe this is the problem:
Check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1187025
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Really great tip. That was starting to anoy me.
Used titanium backup to convert go contacts ex to system app.
Thanks
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Hello about the new feature on the android Hangout app :
"Long press contacts in the New Hangout screen to hide them."
I tested and hided someone but now I wish to unhide him now, how can i do ?
I looked everywhere, can't find the option not even in block contacts, i can't see him with the green icon now even though he's online .
Frem.
frem said:
Hello about the new feature on the android Hangout app :
"Long press contacts in the New Hangout screen to hide them."
I tested and hided someone but now I wish to unhide him now, how can i do ?
I looked everywhere, can't find the option not even in block contacts, i can't see him with the green icon now even though he's online .
Frem.
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in the same boat. hid someone to test it out now can't find the option to unhide them... help!
naan-consensual said:
in the same boat. hid someone to test it out now can't find the option to unhide them... help!
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The same here. Maybe deleting the application data in the application manager could fix it.
MagicianPe said:
The same here. Maybe deleting the application data in the application manager could fix it.
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Same issue here.
Unfortunately even ROM reinstall couldn't fix it, so I guess Google stores it online, but I didn't see an unhide option.
Does anyone found a solution?
Anybody got an update on this? I tested the hide option on my WIFE and can't get her back! yeah, I can type her name in and create a new hangout, but that's a lot more effort while driving than simply hitting a big icon of her face!
Thanks.
BillLee3 said:
Anybody got an update on this? I tested the hide option on my WIFE and can't get her back! yeah, I can type her name in and create a new hangout, but that's a lot more effort while driving than simply hitting a big icon of her face!
Thanks.
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Unfortunately I didn't found an option to this. I think it's pathetic.
Me neither. I really dislike hangout. Beside that stupid bug, since I installed hangout even when I don't have any nerwork, I'm considered online 24/7 to people even when I just wish to be left alone and not be reachable offline. I checked there is a hangout/gtalk session that stay active 24/7 I tried the tricks to kill it with pilgrim but it comes back.
This is really uncomfortable. I sometimes just wish to be offline or invisible, I'm actually thinking of disabling definitely gtalk/hangout...
You can sign out in the settings.
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For the hide issue, I think it is same as removing in older gtalk version. You have to invite that person again to unhide him/her.
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[email protected] said:
For the hide issue, I think it is same as removing in older gtalk version. You have to invite that person again to unhide him/her.
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I don't think so, because on PC I'm using the old google talk client and the friend who i accidentally hid in hangouts is still visible in my contact list as online.
hunfatal said:
I don't think so, because on PC I'm using the old google talk client and the friend who i accidentally hid in hangouts is still visible in my contact list as online.
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Have you tried inviting her again with hangout? I don't use hang out, so I can't be sure, but I think there must be a way to readd, if not unhide, your contact.
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[email protected] said:
Have you tried inviting her again with hangout? I don't use hang out, so I can't be sure, but I think there must be a way to readd, if not unhide, your contact.
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There is no readd because he is in my contact list (phonebook, gtalk) just hidden from the recent hangout list. I can send a message too and vica-versa.
It's not a big issue for me, I just think it's pathetic that there is a hide option, but no unhide or manage hidden contacts or something.
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You can sign out in the settings.
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I just tried that but the ghost idle away session is still active even after disconecting from app. And l checked in gmail the other active session button and made sure to disconect them all. But I'm still 24/7 idle away. I hate that, specially right now where I really don't want people to see me or try to contact me. I have to block them so that they don't see me online it's pathetic ! Like hunfatal said. F... hangout.
I have the same issue and it does not appear that google implemented a way to unhide them.
http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/hangouts/fnAjgZIdZ30[1-25-true]
The post on 10/2/2013 from Dori, Community Manager @ Google
Something new? i hate this bug....
ToPaS12345 said:
Something new? i hate this bug....
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This is annoying, I hate the Hangouts. Google Talk was much better.
The dialer app cannot do T9 contacts search? I cannot believe it! Can somebody tell me I have missed the setting somewhere to turn it on?
Seifer1975 said:
The dialer app cannot do T9 contacts search? I cannot believe it! Can somebody tell me I have missed the setting somewhere to turn it on?
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T9 ? I believe that feature was abandoned years ago in most phones... there's no T9 on Z2
1995 called, they want their technology back.
Yeah lets cry about every little thing now..
Abandoned years ago? lol, not even close. Actually T9 with predictive lookup is still the fastest way (least clicks) to get to a number that isn't on speed dial if you know what you're doing. Fast and easy doesn't go out of style and obviously most people and the OEMs agree since I haven't had a phone that doesn't do T9 yet and I get a new flagship phone every time one comes along that I like better than the one I already have. I'm curious what phones don't have it because I'm not running into any without it. With that said there are dialers available on the market with a wide range of features that are IMO better than any I've come across OEM mostly due to increased options so I'd look there for the weapon of my choice.
Wait a minute..
I believe T9 is there on my Z2. For instance, I type 326435 to search "daniel" and it works.
Is that what you're looking for?
I can confirm that T9 works with the dialer.
That is strange. Cause it doesn't work on mine
Works on my z2 too. Maybe clear data for your contacts app?
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Seifer1975 said:
That is strange. Cause it doesn't work on mine
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Hi,
I just got my Z2 from Starhub. I am trying to dial my contacts by matching against names, but it can only match against numbers only too.
Did you manage to find a solution around this?
Thank you!
osprey23 said:
Hi,
I just got my Z2 from Starhub. I am trying to dial my contacts by matching against names, but it can only match against numbers only too.
Did you manage to find a solution around this?
Thank you!
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In the end, I use a 3rd party dialer downloaded from Google play. The stock dialer sucks, unfortunately.
Seifer1975 said:
In the end, I use a 3rd party dialer downloaded from Google play. The stock dialer sucks, unfortunately.
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Just because a feature doesn't work for you, means that it sucks. Tried the Daniel thing that was earlier posted and it works fine. Try it in safe mode?
osprey23 said:
Hi,
I just got my Z2 from Starhub. I am trying to dial my contacts by matching against names, but it can only match against numbers only too.
Did you manage to find a solution around this?
Thank you!
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The fact of the matter is that the "daniel" thing didn't work for me, and accordingly to one other person in Singapore too. Maybe the Z2 sold in Singapore is different? The fact is that if I type "326435" it shows no contacts found in the stock dialer but in the 3rd party dialer it shows up Daniel. I have tried alot of things including deleting the dialer data, deleting and recreating all my contacts etc. But none works. This is a very basic feature of a dialer as I do not believe anybody will whip out a dialer and search for his contacts using the contact number. Hence by not being able to perform such a basic feature, it sucks! Sorry for being blunt.
To add on, I have taken a few screenshots to demonstrate what the phone is showing, vs what the 3rd party dialer is showing (DialApp). If somebody can post screenshots to show that their Z2 stock dialer can really show "Daniel" when they type "326435", I would be really surprised that this feature works differently.
1. First screenshot shows the stock dialer highlighting only the numbers which match 326 as I type.
2. 2nd screenshot shows that no contacts were found after typing 326435
3. 3rd screenshot shows that Daniel was highlighted when I typed 326435 using the 3rd party dialer
Working perfectly...i can find my contacts name dialing their corresponding letters,,,not a single problem
Try force stopping/disabling then reenabling it?
unmaskedfalesh said:
Working perfectly...i can find my contacts name dialing their corresponding letters,,,not a single problem
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I noticed yours is 6502. Mine is 6503. Can I confirm if it works on any 6503?
iArvee said:
Try force stopping/disabling then reenabling it?
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Been there, done that. Doesn't work.
Seifer1975 said:
Been there, done that. Doesn't work.
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It's working on D6503 (fw 402)
I don't have Daniel but you'll get it from this pict also...
"Tata" is dad/father in Croatian language..
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Seifer1975 said:
To add on, I have taken a few screenshots to demonstrate what the phone is showing, vs what the 3rd party dialer is showing (DialApp). If somebody can post screenshots to show that their Z2 stock dialer can really show "Daniel" when they type "326435", I would be really surprised that this feature works differently.
1. First screenshot shows the stock dialer highlighting only the numbers which match 326 as I type.
2. 2nd screenshot shows that no contacts were found after typing 326435
3. 3rd screenshot shows that Daniel was highlighted when I typed 326435 using the 3rd party dialer
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My Z2 is D6503 and it Daniel comes out fine. Daniel seems like such a common name.
I noticed from your 2nd screen shot, there's a space after 4 digits and then followed with the other 2 ie 3264 35 Could that be the reason.
When I type 6 numbers, they are grouped as one and not split into 2 like in your picture.
Does other more than 4 numbers also get split?
Coming from Samsungs, I liked the feature of its dallier when receiving an incoming call not from my own list of contacts, it would attempt to identify the number from an internet based directory. (I assume). I think this was called Smart Call.
I don't see this feature anywhere in the stock dallier, or am I missing something?
Any ideas if this feature is in the pipeline? Eg. in EMUI10 perhaps?
Plenty of 3rd party apps that'll do this for you
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Plenty of 3rd party apps that'll do this for you
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Yes plenty of 3rd party apps will do this but that defeats the purpose as its not a built in feature meaning it will probably drain extra battery etc. If it was baked in then it would be awesome
So, there's this thread about Google Dialer, that does what you want. But i've never used so i don't know if it works, especially if you use the phone in dual sim mode.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-20-pro/themes/google-phone-app-t3863061