[Q] Adding a photo to Android 5 User Account? - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I've seen it's possible to have a user profile photo display as your user icon when you swipe down to show the notification bar in Lollipop. However, mine just shows the generic bobblehead icon - although I have a perfectly good profile photo on my Google account.
Am I being an idiot and missing some obvious feature, or should it always propagate down from your Google profile?

christopherwoods said:
I've seen it's possible to have a user profile photo display as your user icon when you swipe down to show the notification bar in Lollipop. However, mine just shows the generic bobblehead icon - although I have a perfectly good profile photo on my Google account.
Am I being an idiot and missing some obvious feature, or should it always propagate down from your Google profile?
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Do you have Google+ installed? It is needed. If you do go into settings and make sure the contacts area is checked.

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[Q] Remove Facebook icon in live tile

Is there a way to remove the Facebook icon from the contacts live tile in WP8? I'm not using Facebook at all, and nothing is synced with facebook - so the icon is a pain in the eye (not meant in any offencive way for all of you who are using FB).
That's not a Nokia issue -- it's a Windows Phone issue. It's in WP7, too.
lars2b said:
Is there a way to remove the Facebook icon from the contacts live tile in WP8? I'm not using Facebook at all, and nothing is synced with facebook - so the icon is a pain in the eye (not meant in any offencive way for all of you who are using FB).
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don't show facebook in the people hub.
in people hub, tap ..., settings, filter my contacts list, uncheck Facebook
schettj said:
don't show facebook in the people hub.
in people hub, tap ..., settings, filter my contacts list, uncheck Facebook
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Thanks for your effort. I have no such option though. I only have the option to filter "Hotmail" and "Nokia Account". I filteret the Nokia account and ticked the "Hide posts from the contacts I've filtered". Didn't help. Even tried to unload the tile and then load the person tile Again. Didn't help eighter. Also tried to filter out the Hotmail - unload and load the persons tile Again. This gives me alot of red and redish tiles + the facebook tile. This indicates that the f-icon is build into the system.
Guess I have to accept it - even when it seems stragne that such an icon is enforced on my device.
HONEST DIFFERENCES ARE OFTEN A HEALTHY SIGN OF PROGRESS - MAHATMA GANDHI
piaqt said:
That's not a Nokia issue -- it's a Windows Phone issue. It's in WP7, too.
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Thanks for your explanation. Nice quotes:cyclops:
lars2b said:
Thanks for your effort. I have no such option though. I only have the option to filter "Hotmail" and "Nokia Account". I filteret the Nokia account and ticked the "Hide posts from the contacts I've filtered". Didn't help. Even tried to unload the tile and then load the person tile Again. Didn't help eighter. Also tried to filter out the Hotmail - unload and load the persons tile Again. This gives me alot of red and redish tiles + the facebook tile. This indicates that the f-icon is build into the system.
Guess I have to accept it - even when it seems stragne that such an icon is enforced on my device.
HONEST DIFFERENCES ARE OFTEN A HEALTHY SIGN OF PROGRESS - MAHATMA GANDHI
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you don't have a facebook account, but you still get the big F logo? that's odd. Sounds like a bug. Oddly enough if you did set one up and then hid it, I think you won't see the logo in the rotation. Alternately you could turn people hub into a small tile to get rid of all animation.
login to www.live.com with your acct n check your people hub setting on website

[Q] HELP - Fear phone compromised Spy/Track/Tap

Hi, I'm new to this and really hope that I'm in the right forum.
(I've returned to the top of this post as I am way further down typing it I realise how long it is, so please accept my sincere apologies)
I may just be being a little paranoid, but I just have a feeling that something is not quite right where my phone is concerned and I am worried that it may have been compromised, i.e. it has had some sort of spy app/ spyware installed on it / it is being tracked / tapped.
First started to notice new background noises when making calls and specific other device(s) around me (not mine) making notification (email) sounds immediately as I was sending texts (this at what would normally be considered unusual hours early in the morning) and some apps and services 'running' on my device that I've not really noticed before and when 'Googled' throw up some worrying possibilities. One of the most noticeable was an app that began running only when I receive an text message (see below in running apps, first one listed).
Like I say, it may be nothing, but I just have something in the back of my mind, especially as I have left my phone at of times in recent months around people that, well, may have motive to do such a thing.
I've read that if some sort of spy app/ spyware has been installed by someone with access to my phone then it can be very difficult to identify, but not impossible?
Perhaps now I should make a list of some of the apps and associated processes that are running on my device in the hope that you can either confirm suspicion, or ease my concerns.
Oh, my device btw is a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) - Android Version 4.4.2 - Kernel Version 3.4.0- 1955971
RUNNING
1. Exchange Services
This app only starts running whenever I have received my first text after starting up my device. It states '1 process and 1 service' and when accessing it from running apps under Services is shows SmsRelayService and under Processes it shows Exchange Services with com.android.exchange directly below that.
This concerns me because of what I have read on Google, in that it could well be that my texts are being forwarded (relayed) to an email account. Particularly as it would appear that 'Exchange Services' relates to Hotmail/ Outlook and I don't use either of these.
2. S Voice
This app shows as running constantly and starts whenever the device is started up. What concerns me about this is what is listed under Services which is LMTTService. The reason this concerns me is because if you Google LMTTService or LMTT Service it throws up a number of results, most/ all of which direct in one way or another to some sort of Spy App/ Spyware site!
3. Remote Controls
This again is running constantly and the Services listed is XDMService and Processes showing Remote controls with com.fmm.dm directly below that.
4. Software Update
Again running constantly with the same Services as 3 listed XDMService and Processes showing Software update with com.wssyncmldm directly below that.
5. Google App
This may one that is completely expected, but under Services it has BroadcastListenerService and I don't use the Google app, I use the Internet app.
6. Google Services
This again may be completely expected, but I'm just not sure if I have ever noticed it before. It also shows an Android as its icon and no Google icon, but then I guess that's no big deal right? The Services listed are as follows on this one (note that the whole name is not always visible, probably due to its length:
- DeviceConnectionService..
- GoogleLocationManager..
- GoogleLocationService
- DispatchingService
- GmsCoreStatsService
- PendingIntentCallbackSe..
The Processes show tow which are Google Services with com.google.android.gms.persistent below it and Google Services with com.google.processes.gapps
7. S Finder
I'm not sure what this is at all? But under Services it has LocationTagReadyService and TagReadyService with Processes listed as S Finder with com.samsung.android.app.galaxyfinder:tagService
8. Samsung Link
This shows under Services just one which is Samsung Link Service and under Processes it shows Samsung Link with com.sec.pcw below that.
Well at the minute I guess that's enough for the RUNNING apps and maybe I can list a few (or more) that appear under ALL apps, but before that may I mention that when I started my device yesterday an immediate checked the RUNNING apps something briefly popped up which was Device Test with DummyFTClient any thoughts?
ALL apps
I will just add a list and if then there are any that immediately stand out (should I get any views and replies on this post) then I can provide more info on Permissions, as this is always a concern!
- Assistant Menu
Has the Settings icon
- Automation Test
Android icon
- AutoPreconfig
Document with a Cog icon
- CapabilityManagerService
White board with Android/ Android icon on it
- com.android.providers.partnerbo..
Android icon and can't see full name of app
- com.android.sharedstorageback..
Android icon
- com.sec.android.app.FlashBarSe..
Android icon and can't see full name of app. This concerns me because of what I have read about some Spy apps installing as Flash something or other, but at the same time I believe this could relate to the Multi-Window / Multi-App function
- com.sec.android.app.minimode.r..
Android icon and can't see full name of app
- com.sec.bcservice
Android icon
- com.sec.phone
Android icon
- com.stri.golfviewer
Android icon and a very bizarre one. golfviewer ????? I have nothing at all relating to golf on my phone
- CSC
Document with a Cog icon
- DeviceKeystring
Android icon
- DropboxOOBE
I'm not sure I even noticed this one yesterday and although it has a Dropbox icon, it's not exactly the same as the standard Dropbox icon
- DSMForwarding
Icon is a blue screen I guess with a red arrow
- DSMLawmo
Icon is a blue screen like above but with a padlock
- Enterprise Sim Pin Service
- Enterprise SysScope Service
- Enterprise VPN Services
- Enterprise Permissions
All have the Android icon
- Exchange Services
Envelope with gold letter in it and @ icon on that
- FlashAnnotateSvc
Android icon and having read articles about anything relating to Flash where Android is concerned I get a little suspicious.
- Fused Location
Android icon
- Google Partner Set Up
Android icon
- HwModuleTest
Some sort of Android icon holding a white HW banner
- INDIServiceManager
White board with Android/ Android icon on it
- Interaction control
Settings cog icon
- Key Chain
- KeyguardBackupRestore
- KeyguardTestActivity
All Android icon
- LocalFOTA
Android icon
- LogsProvider
Android icon
- Manager accessibility
Settings cog icon
- MDMApp
Android icon
- Mobile tracker
Document with a Cog icon and I know that there is the whole tracking option through Samsung, but surely it would have some sort of Samsung icon if it were that
- MyScript Resource Manager
Android icon
- New enrolment
Blue circle with a device and arrow icon
- OM Customize
Android icon
- OMACP
Message bubble with
- PacProcessor
Android icon
- Perso
Document with a Cog icon
- PopupuiReceiver
White board with Android/ Android icon on it
- Preconfig
Document with a Cog icon
- ProxyHandler
Android icon
- Remote Controls
- Remote Controls
- Remote Controls
Adding this 3 times is not a mistake, I have it 3 times on the list. First 2 have the Android icon and the 3rd the White board with Android/ Android icon on it
- RilNotifier
Document with Cog icon
- RootPA
Android icon
- Samsung Camera Filter
Sits with all other Samsung apps but has an Android icon unlike all the others that have various Samsung icons
- Security policy updates
Android icon. I've seen some results on Google about this and the fact that it's been a concern for some users?
- Service Mode
Android icon
- Service Mode RIL
Document with Cog icon
- Settings
- Settings
Again, adding this twice is not a mistake as I have 2. They both have the Settings cog icon, but the first is slightly different in that it is not as bright in colour, i.e. it's faded a little
- Settings Storage
Grey cog icon and one that again I don't think I noticed yesterday
- SettingSearchProvider
Android icon
- ShareShotService
- Shell
- Silent Logging
All have the Android icon
- Software update
- Software update
Again no mistake it's listed twice as there are 2 present and both have different icons. Similar in that they are both green squares with a device and an arrow on each, but different in size, shape of device and arrow on the square background
- SyncmIDS
Server looking icon
- Tags
A Tag icon with blue waves on it
- USB settings
- USBSettings
Again two showing and different names in that they are exactly displayed above and both with the Android icon
- wssynccmlnps
Android icon
Ok, that's it and again I AM VERY SORRY for the length of this post, but I am just very concerned by some of the behaviours my phone is demonstrating and I hope that you (someone or some of you) can appreciate that.
Many, many thanks in advance for any help!
Hi, do you have any ideas what went wrong with your phone now? I have the same feeling (something ist wrong, be afraid to be spyed and battery runs out very quickly nowadays). I have the same RUNNING like you wrote and com.androidstorageback.... is new on my device...
Hope you´ll answer, if you get some news!
LG
I am having the same issues with my fone. I have almost no batt life now and some of the programs that was listed above I've found on my fone... can anyone help me find out what these programs are, who is behind them, and how to get rid of them and protect my phones privacy from this happening again? Please help. Thank u. I am on a galaxy s4...
I've even tried doing a factory reset and starting new but same things occur. My husband has been weird and thinks I'm up to no good but I think he's got a guilty conscious so... idc to spy on him I just want to know if it's him or who is behind the programs, what the programs are and how I can protect my phone from privacy breaches again in the future. I am going to point out now I am 27 and unaware and unlawfully being monitored if I am.
Have almost the same exact apps running on my phone. These apps have RIDICULOUS lists of permissions. I mean Jesus himself would be jealous of the abilities given to these apps. This is way to complex to be some commercial spyware, gotta be law enforcement, government, or hacktivists.
Edit: gonna type in an example of these permission sets. This is from the innocuously named Bluetooth Test. There are 30 plus apps showing almost identical permission sets.
Phone
Directly call phone numbers
Read phone status and identity
Message
Edit your text messages (SMS MMS)
read your text messages (SMS MMS)
receive text messages (SMS)
Receive text messages (WAP)
Send SMS messages
Camera
Take pictures and video
Microphone
Record audio
Location
Approximate location
Precise location
Contacts
Modify your contacts
Read call log
Read contacts
Write call log
Calendar
Add or modify calendar events and send email without owners knowledge
Read calendar events plus confidential information
Read your own Contacts card
Favorites
Read your Web bookmarks and history
Write Web bookmarks and history
Storage
Modify or delete the contents of SD card
Read content of SD card
Security
Disable screen lock
Accounts
Add/remove accounts
Create accounts/passwords
Find accounts
Use accounts
View configured accounts
System
Change system display settings
Limit number of running processes
Modify secure system settings
Read sensitive log data
Retrieve system internal state
Network
Change network connectivity
Change WIMAX state
Connect/disconnect from WiFi
Connect/disconnect from WIMAX
control near field communication
Full network access
View WiFi connections
Bluetooth
Access Bluetooth settings
Pair with Bluetooth devices
Settings
Close other apps
Reorder running apps
Retrieve running apps
Run at startup
Display
Draw over other apps
Battery
Allow WiFi multicast reception
Control flashlight
Control vibration
Prevent phone from sleeping
SPen
Add words to user dictionary
Wallpaper
Adjust wallpaper size
Set wallpaper
Sound
Change audio settings
Sync
Read sync settings
Read sync statistics
Toggle sync on/off
Status Bar
Expand/collapse the status bar
Settings
Install shortcuts
Interact across users
Measure app storage space
Modify system settings
Read battery statistics
Read Home settings
Send sticky broadcast
Uninstall shortcuts
Com.samsung.android.permission.LOCK_TASK_MODE
update usage statistics
Com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
Com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
com.sec.android.app.calendar.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR_SETTINGS
com.cleanmaster.permission.sdk.clean
Send diagnostic information reports
Com.samsung.android.provider.filterprovider.permission.READ_FILTERIC
Read phone log
Write phone log
Com.samsung.android.memo.READ
Read your message settings
This app can access MDM content providers
READ_CALL_SETTINGS
com.vodafone.vodafone360updates.permission.SHOW_SETUP_WIZARD
com.sec.android.app.music.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Tav_14 said:
Hi, I'm new to this and really hope that I'm in the right forum.
(I've returned to the top of this post as I am way further down typing it I realise how long it is, so please accept my sincere apologies)
I may just be being a little paranoid, but I just have a feeling that something is not quite right where my phone is concerned and I am worried that it may have been compromised, i.e. it has had some sort of spy app/ spyware installed on it / it is being tracked / tapped.
First started to notice new background noises when making calls and specific other device(s) around me (not mine) making notification (email) sounds immediately as I was sending texts (this at what would normally be considered unusual hours early in the morning) and some apps and services 'running' on my device that I've not really noticed before and when 'Googled' throw up some worrying possibilities. One of the most noticeable was an app that began running only when I receive an text message (see below in running apps, first one listed).
Like I say, it may be nothing, but I just have something in the back of my mind, especially as I have left my phone at of times in recent months around people that, well, may have motive to do such a thing.
I've read that if some sort of spy app/ spyware has been installed by someone with access to my phone then it can be very difficult to identify, but not impossible?
Perhaps now I should make a list of some of the apps and associated processes that are running on my device in the hope that you can either confirm suspicion, or ease my concerns.
Oh, my device btw is a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) - Android Version 4.4.2 - Kernel Version 3.4.0- 1955971
RUNNING
1. Exchange Services
This app only starts running whenever I have received my first text after starting up my device. It states '1 process and 1 service' and when accessing it from running apps under Services is shows SmsRelayService and under Processes it shows Exchange Services with com.android.exchange directly below that.
This concerns me because of what I have read on Google, in that it could well be that my texts are being forwarded (relayed) to an email account. Particularly as it would appear that 'Exchange Services' relates to Hotmail/ Outlook and I don't use either of these.
2. S Voice
This app shows as running constantly and starts whenever the device is started up. What concerns me about this is what is listed under Services which is LMTTService. The reason this concerns me is because if you Google LMTTService or LMTT Service it throws up a number of results, most/ all of which direct in one way or another to some sort of Spy App/ Spyware site!
3. Remote Controls
This again is running constantly and the Services listed is XDMService and Processes showing Remote controls with com.fmm.dm directly below that.
4. Software Update
Again running constantly with the same Services as 3 listed XDMService and Processes showing Software update with com.wssyncmldm directly below that.
5. Google App
This may one that is completely expected, but under Services it has BroadcastListenerService and I don't use the Google app, I use the Internet app.
6. Google Services
This again may be completely expected, but I'm just not sure if I have ever noticed it before. It also shows an Android as its icon and no Google icon, but then I guess that's no big deal right? The Services listed are as follows on this one (note that the whole name is not always visible, probably due to its length:
- DeviceConnectionService..
- GoogleLocationManager..
- GoogleLocationService
- DispatchingService
- GmsCoreStatsService
- PendingIntentCallbackSe..
The Processes show tow which are Google Services with com.google.android.gms.persistent below it and Google Services with com.google.processes.gapps
7. S Finder
I'm not sure what this is at all? But under Services it has LocationTagReadyService and TagReadyService with Processes listed as S Finder with com.samsung.android.app.galaxyfinder:tagService
8. Samsung Link
This shows under Services just one which is Samsung Link Service and under Processes it shows Samsung Link with com.sec.pcw below that.
Well at the minute I guess that's enough for the RUNNING apps and maybe I can list a few (or more) that appear under ALL apps, but before that may I mention that when I started my device yesterday an immediate checked the RUNNING apps something briefly popped up which was Device Test with DummyFTClient any thoughts?
ALL apps
I will just add a list and if then there are any that immediately stand out (should I get any views and replies on this post) then I can provide more info on Permissions, as this is always a concern!
- Assistant Menu
Has the Settings icon
- Automation Test
Android icon
- AutoPreconfig
Document with a Cog icon
- CapabilityManagerService
White board with Android/ Android icon on it
- com.android.providers.partnerbo..
Android icon and can't see full name of app
- com.android.sharedstorageback..
Android icon
- com.sec.android.app.FlashBarSe..
Android icon and can't see full name of app. This concerns me because of what I have read about some Spy apps installing as Flash something or other, but at the same time I believe this could relate to the Multi-Window / Multi-App function
- com.sec.android.app.minimode.r..
Android icon and can't see full name of app
- com.sec.bcservice
Android icon
- com.sec.phone
Android icon
- com.stri.golfviewer
Android icon and a very bizarre one. golfviewer ????? I have nothing at all relating to golf on my phone
- CSC
Document with a Cog icon
- DeviceKeystring
Android icon
- DropboxOOBE
I'm not sure I even noticed this one yesterday and although it has a Dropbox icon, it's not exactly the same as the standard Dropbox icon
- DSMForwarding
Icon is a blue screen I guess with a red arrow
- DSMLawmo
Icon is a blue screen like above but with a padlock
- Enterprise Sim Pin Service
- Enterprise SysScope Service
- Enterprise VPN Services
- Enterprise Permissions
All have the Android icon
- Exchange Services
Envelope with gold letter in it and @ icon on that
- FlashAnnotateSvc
Android icon and having read articles about anything relating to Flash where Android is concerned I get a little suspicious.
- Fused Location
Android icon
- Google Partner Set Up
Android icon
- HwModuleTest
Some sort of Android icon holding a white HW banner
- INDIServiceManager
White board with Android/ Android icon on it
- Interaction control
Settings cog icon
- Key Chain
- KeyguardBackupRestore
- KeyguardTestActivity
All Android icon
- LocalFOTA
Android icon
- LogsProvider
Android icon
- Manager accessibility
Settings cog icon
- MDMApp
Android icon
- Mobile tracker
Document with a Cog icon and I know that there is the whole tracking option through Samsung, but surely it would have some sort of Samsung icon if it were that
- MyScript Resource Manager
Android icon
- New enrolment
Blue circle with a device and arrow icon
- OM Customize
Android icon
- OMACP
Message bubble with
- PacProcessor
Android icon
- Perso
Document with a Cog icon
- PopupuiReceiver
White board with Android/ Android icon on it
- Preconfig
Document with a Cog icon
- ProxyHandler
Android icon
- Remote Controls
- Remote Controls
- Remote Controls
Adding this 3 times is not a mistake, I have it 3 times on the list. First 2 have the Android icon and the 3rd the White board with Android/ Android icon on it
- RilNotifier
Document with Cog icon
- RootPA
Android icon
- Samsung Camera Filter
Sits with all other Samsung apps but has an Android icon unlike all the others that have various Samsung icons
- Security policy updates
Android icon. I've seen some results on Google about this and the fact that it's been a concern for some users?
- Service Mode
Android icon
- Service Mode RIL
Document with Cog icon
- Settings
- Settings
Again, adding this twice is not a mistake as I have 2. They both have the Settings cog icon, but the first is slightly different in that it is not as bright in colour, i.e. it's faded a little
- Settings Storage
Grey cog icon and one that again I don't think I noticed yesterday
- SettingSearchProvider
Android icon
- ShareShotService
- Shell
- Silent Logging
All have the Android icon
- Software update
- Software update
Again no mistake it's listed twice as there are 2 present and both have different icons. Similar in that they are both green squares with a device and an arrow on each, but different in size, shape of device and arrow on the square background
- SyncmIDS
Server looking icon
- Tags
A Tag icon with blue waves on it
- USB settings
- USBSettings
Again two showing and different names in that they are exactly displayed above and both with the Android icon
- wssynccmlnps
Android icon
Ok, that's it and again I AM VERY SORRY for the length of this post, but I am just very concerned by some of the behaviours my phone is demonstrating and I hope that you (someone or some of you) can appreciate that.
Many, many thanks in advance for any help!
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Hello, if there is a spy ware installed,it will have a be in a App. Unless you have root, you can exclude system apps. It has to be a App installed from outside. Then someome granted it administrator permission.....
this happened with me once, what you need to do is, reboot your device into Safe mode(check your device's forum for How To) and then go to apps(in settings) and remove all the unwanted apps. (Don't disable any system app as they don't get infected unless you have root...it's rare. You might find some apps with generic names (user installed apps...) Like Smart Booster, such apps don't usually have a UI, they run in the background, hidden. Remove all such apps.
This should solve your problem(if there is a spy ware...)
Me reading the app list doesn't make sense cause I don't know which apps are visible in you app drawer and which apps are hidden. You need to reboot to Safe mode and remove unwanted stuff...
Hope this helps you
Plz help! Ur not paranoid. What did u find out? Any suggestions?I have all those com.secmobile things too. i recieved a WAP SI push notification from a known hacker who lives 2 doors down. The message says
//LL:1563:1473279512830:YPB:XdjXgu0u8KCCaChbA9QMxVzILr8=:480221282:40VM61NC60NMH4PKFQ4OJZGN53X4DLNY
It was from 8737 google it but add 8737 spy. Its a company that sells tracking spying stuff. It cannot b removed. From all i heard. Ive filed police reports, ic3.gov,hell i e en went to fbi building!
He claims hes been recording me, spying on me, accessing my emails,texts,camera,passwords,messages for 8 months. . I know its true bcuz my accts gwt deleted, my passwords rwset daily. Ive bought 3 new samsungs. He moved out then demanded $2500.00 or my car or hed ruin my life by sending stuff to all my contacts. I heard from neighbors they get pics of me and transcribed conversations
Did anybody figure out what this is? I have the same thing going on with my phone and I'm freaking out! Please help!!
I've only seen one answer so far guys and he said the hackers would use a app. The part that caught my eye was he said the good apps u want to keep WOULD NOT have UI in front of them? If I read that right my heart just sunk cuz i've seen that somewhere on my phone. I've got a spider Web of a mess with all the file paths I have.
However - Guys, I understand that relentless nagging feeling u KNOW somethings up... (I did last weekend and finally caught it, just a stupid Facebook spam hack but it felt good know I wasn't crazy. But just keep remember to breathe - most of u soundsounded like u had chewed all ur nails off worrying. My mom worries about big brother and hackers and I just remind her, she's not that interesting. They have a middle class income and are normal. If someone is gonna hack they'd either go for super easy or super worth it right? U guys sound pretty security conscious so good luck!
Turn OFF.
NFC.
There lies your weird noises
Sue x
What if you cant remove the apps... there is no option to uninstall, just disable or force stop?

Custom notification sounds for third-party apps (including G-apps)???

Hi all. I've seen a few posts around this, but not asking the same questions I have. I'm new to the Mate 10 Pro but I've used a long list of other Android phones. This MIUI is really starting to bother me.
One of the issues I have not been able to overcome is around customizing sound notifications. I'm not a fan of the default Huawei Messaging app, the Mail app, or the Calendar app. I attempted to switch back to Google apps for all f these, but I immediately found issues.
When using the Huawei Calendar app, my shared calendars were not being shown and were not listed in the available calendars to show. I installed the Google Calendar app and was able to go in and select them. At that point, all my shared calendars showed in both apps. I uninstalled the Google Calendar (thinking I just couldn't find the setting in the Huawei app), but then my shared calendars disappeared from the Huawei app. I installed the Google Calendar, and had to go in and select the shared calendars again, in order to get them to show. So now I am using the Google Calendar, but I set a notification for appointment reminders, and it still defaults to the default sound. If I go into the Huawei app, I can see my custom sound, but if I go into the Google Calendar, the option to set a custom sound is not available (not greyed out, just missing). My other Oreo phone running straight Android has the option.
On the Huawei Messaging app, I found I didn't care for the look/feel, so I switched back to the Google app. However, it has the same issue as the Google Calendar app. I go in to set a custom notification sound, and the option is missing. Again, it's not just grayed out, it's not there.
I was able to use the Gmail app and set my custom notification sounds for each mail account, so I know it's possible with SOME third-party apps, just not all.
I had set my theme to use a darker color, but inside the Google apps, they still default to the white colors, so this gave a little bit of a hint. If I go into the Google Calendar app (very white interface despite my theme settings), click the hamburger bars in the top-left, go to Settings, click General, scroll down to Notifications (Notify on this device is ON), click Calendar notifications, I get sent to the Huawei Notifications Management page for the Google Calendar app (dark theme, matching the rest of my Huawei theme). I can enable the Ringtone notification, but I cannot customize it. On or off, that's it. It's the same thing in the Google Calendar app.
Am I missing something here?
I don't think so. I just noticed this myself. Huawei's implementation of Oreo seems to have dropped the ability to customize your sound choice in the notification channels each app presents. You can turn the ringtone on or off, but not change the sound. Major-league fail on their part.
I'm glad it's not just me, this was driving me crazy. I'd agree, big miss on Huawei's part. Hopefully it'll be fixed in a coming update.
I wouldn't count on it. I've seen threads about it dating back to November. I'm using a third party app (eNotify) to customise my SMS notifications.

Always On Edge - Edge Lighting App

So I thought I would start a thread since this seems to be the best app out there to replace our missing notifications LED. This seems to be the best solution at the moment but I'm having some issues.
1. I can't seem to get the colors to change on a per-app basis.
2. The edge lighting around the notch doesn't seem to work.
Has anyone else figured this out or have any other suggestions?
Here is a link to the app for those that haven't tried it yet.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.used.aoe
In settings for the app, give it the required permissions, scroll down to the blue box that says "enable app and its color and time", select the app you want, check enable edge lighting, (I have only checked out One Color) then tap the colored box, and select the color you want, and press Choose.
Been playing with it today. Works well enough that I paid. One remaining concern, is effect on battery so we'll have to see how it behaves tomorrow.
For the ring around the camera, enable "notch support" under widget settings and make sure you have either "around all screen" or "around notch only" selected under lighting above.
To get per app notifications, use the "when a notification comes" option under how to start and it will open up a selection.
Another really cool feature is "display notification icons" that can be used together work edge lighting, or stand alone by itself to create an alternative to aod that stays on when there are notifications pending.
dew.man said:
Been playing with it today. Works well enough that I paid. One remaining concern, is effect on battery so we'll have to see how it behaves tomorrow.
For the ring around the camera, enable "notch support" under widget settings and make sure you have either "around all screen" or "around notch only" selected under lighting above.
To get per app notifications, use the "when a notification comes" option under how to start and it will open up a selection.
Another really cool feature is "display notification icons" that can be used together work edge lighting, or stand alone by itself to create an alternative to aod that stays on when there are notifications pending.
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For "when a notification comes", no option to choose for Whatsapp or Gmail?
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For "when a notification comes", no option to choose for Whatsapp or Gmail?
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Try the system apps checkbox. The UI isn't the greatest and it took me a while to get mine sorted out, but seems to work really well one configured.
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Try the system apps checkbox. The UI isn't the greatest and it took me a while to get mine sorted out, but seems to work really well one configured.
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System apps checkbox in the AOE? Didn't see this option. If on the individual app, I've set all notifications to on
I've been playing with the notch ring only cause is what I am interested but it somehow disable Always Display and dont know how to get it back... I just want the led notch ring notifications
Is it me or does this app have an archaic setup process? It just looks so dated and hard to use.
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Try the system apps checkbox. The UI isn't the greatest and it took me a while to get mine sorted out, but seems to work really well one configured.
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Found that. Thank you.
Which option do you choose for the following;
*allow this app to run without restriction or
*allow the system to prevent this app from running sometimes
I am curious....it cannot be setup to work as the original led notifications, right? I mean, the light ring disappears after a few seconds...cannot be set to repeat after a certain period of time..?
Yeah, it has a reminder function. Thanks for clarifying to myself )
Curious about battery usage with this app. The features are cool but the setup is just a pain.
leoking3 said:
I am curious....it cannot be setup to work as the original led notifications, right? I mean, the light ring disappears after a few seconds...cannot be set to repeat after a certain period of time..?
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You can set the time that it shows up and also there is a repeat option as well.
Hi. Great app!! However... Even tho I've ticket to show the app's icon when a notification is received... I don't. Any ideas? Cheers
I can't get this to work at all on my s10. wanted to it flash different colours (with screen off) for variety of notifications (Skype, WA, Nine (email). Messenger). None work. can't get any light to come on at all....is there something I'm missing!?
Make sure that the built in edge lighting isn't turned on.
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Make sure that the built in edge lighting isn't turned on.
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Thanks - all good. Seemed that Nine was supported as Samsung email works fine as does Whats App. To me this is a 100% solution to the no LED light so happy days..
Yes I'm very happy with it so far. :good:
Im still tweaking with this - can't seem to figure out how to get rid of the AOD it puts on the phone. I just want the notification ring.
I cant seem to get this to work as well

Find X2 Pro - [WISHLIST]

SOFTWARE
Theming Options:
- Changing Status Bar Icons
(One of the issues that users from other brands face are the different designs on the status bar icons, having an option to select between Oppo and Google icons would allow the users to theme and easily recognize some of those icons).
- Add options for Status Bar Clock
(Likewise to make it easier to users preference, to be allowed to change the status bar clock between Left, Center, Right, Off, with a extra checkbox to hide it on Homepage from Oppo Launcher. This can be seen in any Xiaomi device that automatically hides the clock when going to the homescreen).
- Add Battery % next to the Icon on Status Bar
(Add an option to allow the user to choose to have the % of battery next to icon).
- Change Theme accent
(Allow users to have personalized experiences and allow them to change the theme's accent. That change would affect every toggle colour, active icons on notification bar. This can be seem in every OnePlus device).
- Change Folders Background
(Allow the users to change the folders background).
- Possibility to change lockscreen style
- Since the Theme Store is not acessible on Europe. An app like Samsung Good Lock would be the best way to people to personalize the lockscreen in terms of Clock Style, Shortcut Icons, Fingerprint Icons.
Oppo Launcher:
- Double tap to lock the device
(This change would make the stock launcher experience much easier without having to use physical key to lock the device).
- Google Feed option to replace Smart Assistant
(The way Google Feed is implemented on Launchers would make the stock launcher experience much better to use and would contribute to people to don't change launcher just to have this change).
- Set Home Screen to a random page
(Allow the user to set a random page as a HomeScreen)
- Custom Icons
(Probably one of the most important features on customizing your phone. Allow the launcher to use different icon packs).
- App Drawer
(Ability to sort by other than date order eg alphabetic - ascending and descending options etc. Possibility to have folders inside it).
- Notification Badges
(Notification counter badges on all Apps Installed that have Notifications).
General Changes:
- A Better Always on Display
(Having a Tap to show on AOD instead of using the Proximity Sensor).
(Always On Display to be always ON like it should be, at least give a option to be always active/smart/off)
(To show every app icons that have notifications active)
(Bigger Notification Icons)
- ROM Updates Links
(Having a place with links where people can download the latest OTA files. This would make the update process much easier for everyone).
- Optimized Charging Features
(Following several studies saying that higher Watts hurt the battery and not every user needs 65W all the times having an option on developer settings or anywhere else where we can select lower Watts to charge the phone to maximize the battery life).
Also some Settings to stop the charge when reaching 80% (a few studies show that you should keep your battery levels between 20 and 80%)
- No Animations to Fingerprint Scanner
(Having no Animation as an option will make the phone to be faster to unlock the device and since the finger physically hides every animation it's a major improvement since when unlocking speed is the key function. This can be seen in any OnePlus device).
- Missed ROM String Translations
(In every ROM update, the Portuguese (Portugal) language at least has some flaws. In this matter i can easily and gladly help translating options properly).
- Camera and Microphone access indicators
(Much like the implementation in iOS 14, Access Dots should show colored dots whenever the camera or the mic is in use. Although the dots usually show up at the top right corner of the display, you should be also to choose the location for the dots from within the Settings. You should also be able to choose from different colors for the camera and the microphone and change the size of the dot from the Settings).
- Lockdown Mode
(Introduced on Android 9 Lockdown mode aims to protect those who want to keep their private data from the prying eyes of thieves and others. How lockdown works is by blocking fingerprint sensors, facial-recognition, and voice recognition. Once lockdown activates, the only way to enter your device is via PIN code, password, or pattern. Considering fingerprint sensors, facial recognition, and voice recognition are more easily bypassed than PIN, password, or pattern, this could be considered a must-use for those who consider security a top priority).
- Virtual LED Notification
(Since most OEMs removed the LED it would be good to have a more permanent alternative to Horizon Lights implemented by Oppo. This feature only happens for a couple of seconds which is not the best idea for the users. Having a small dot appearing randomly on the screen would be a viable option besides the Horizon Light. This LED Option should be able to customize the dot colour per app, move the dot to avoid screen burns and must be permanent until the user dismisses the notification).
- Ultra Vision Engine
(Show which apps it works with and allow more apps like Plex. Emby, Kodi.
eg: little watermark notification saying ultra vision engine at the beginning).
Camera & Gallery Changes:
- Improve bokeh effect for portrait shots.
- Improve anti ghosting / merging of HDR shots.
- Add Focus Tracking and/or Eye tracking.
- Improve the Front Camera quality in HDR and details.
- Allow Auxiliary Lens on GCam
(This change would allow the development of GCam Mods for all the Oppo devices and consequent the boost of sales since these Mods improve a lot the Camera Performance.
Whitelist the package name "org.codeaurora.snapcam" on Camera2API to allow the access to Ultrawide and Telephoto without Root.
This change can be seen in all the Xiaomi, Samsung, OnePlus 8 Pro and other brands).
- 48MP Mode on GCam
(Allowing 3rd Party Apps, in this case GCam to allow 48MP Modes. This would mean a lot to every user that can consider this device. This change would allow a better development of GCam Mods for all the Oppo devices and consequent the boost of sales since these Mods enhance the Camera Performance.
This change could benefit Ultrawide and Main Sensor. Front Camera is capped also to 8MP instead of 32MP.
With a simple camxoverridesettings.txt it will be activated maxRAWSizes=1 <— activate array 1 ( 8000 6000 )
This change can be seen on the latest OnePlus 8 Pro and all the ASUS and ROG devices).
- Allow 3rd party Galleries with Stock Cam
(When freezing or uninstalling the Stock Oppo Gallery you can't preview the photos taken with other Galleries).
- Video on Ultrawide
(Ultrawide IMX586 can easily make 4K60 and its currently only doing 4K30).
- Video on Front Camera
(Front Camera is more than capable to use higher resolutions than [email protected] For example P40 Pro with the same sensor can do 4K60).
- Camera quality on Snapchat, Instagram & WhatsApp
(Microphone volume on Snapchat, Instagram (WhatsApp is fine)
For Some reason, on Snapchat specifically, the microphone quality/volume is pitiful, friends struggle to hear when in a empty room with no other sources of volume such as a TV. Tested this on most social apps & it happens the absolute worst with Snapchat, it may be something on Snapchats end rather than Oppo's but it doesn't happen with any other device.)
- Allow more Zoom on Stock Gallery
(On the photo gallery allow further zoom levels, so you can zoom close up in pictures. at the moment you can only zoom like 2-3 level on the Samsung devices you can zoom right in.)
- Zoom Preview after 10x on Stock Camera
(Like Samsung and Huawei on their Camera Apps are doing a little preview when the zoom levels are higher than 10x would make the user to know precisely where he is zooming).
- Photo Album - Hide unwanted photo folders eg WhatsApps images
(Ability to sort in ascending order or descending order
Ability to remember last selection for start up eg Albums -> Camera instead defaults back to Photo category)
Currently Bugs: (from July Security Patch Update)
- Lock screen notification stays lit when charging
(When receiving a new notification arrives whilst plugged into a charger, the lock screen wakes up (as set to do previouslly), but doesn't then fade out. Instead it keeps the Phone Screen on until the notification is cleared or the charger is unplugged).
HARDWARE
- Flare Issues (There's an issue with Flare with the Find X2 Pro in some/maybe all units. When a source of light hits the lens sideways in a certain angle it provokes a horrible and unusual flare due probably to the bad quality of the lens coating. This issue is only on the IMX689 sensor and one should be aknowledge by Oppo and fixed).
If you guys don't mind i'll add some of the ideas you guys may throw in this thread to make it easier if anyone from Oppo checks it.​
As OP, plus:
Stock Launcher:
- double tap to lock
- Google feed
- set home screen
- custom icons
AOD:
- tap to show
Status bar
- show batt % next to batt icon
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Additionally, I'd love if they gave us some optimizations for social media apps:
Camera quality on Snapchat, Instagram & WhatsApp
Microphone volume on Snapchat, Instagram (WhatsApp is fine)
For whatever reason, on Snapchat specifically, the microphone quality/volume is pitiful, friends struggle to hear me when I'm sat in a empty room with no other sources of volume such as a TV.
I've tested this on most social apps & it happens the absolute worst with Snapchat, it may be something on Snapchats end rather than Oppo's but it doesn't happen with any other device I've used.
If you guys don't mind i'll add some of the ideas you guys may throw in this thread to make it easier if anyone from Oppo checks it.
sirTAVARES said:
If you guys don't mind i'll add some of the ideas you guys may throw in this thread to make it easier if anyone from Oppo checks it.
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Sure
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TheInfiniteAndroid said:
Additionally, I'd love if they gave us some optimizations for social media apps:
Camera quality on Snapchat, Instagram & WhatsApp
Microphone volume on Snapchat, Instagram (WhatsApp is fine)
For whatever reason, on Snapchat specifically, the microphone quality/volume is pitiful, friends struggle to hear me when I'm sat in a empty room with no other sources of volume such as a TV.
I've tested this on most social apps & it happens the absolute worst with Snapchat, it may be something on Snapchats end rather than Oppo's but it doesn't happen with any other device I've used.
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Last ones from me that I forgot to add
Lockdown Mode that was introduced back in Android 9 Pie should be on this device it's not even up for debate I have no idea how it's missing.
I'd also love a to see Oppo incorporate notification dots similar to the ones found in iOS 14, it shows a green dot in the notification bar when the camera is accessed & a orange dot when the microphone is accessed.
*This is already available through a third party app but incorporating it in to the OS would be nice, link below*
https://www.xda-developers.com/acce...s-camera-and-mic-access-indicators-to-android
TheInfiniteAndroid said:
Last ones from me that I forgot to add
Lockdown Mode that was introduced back in Android 9 Pie should be on this device it's not even up for debate I have no idea how it's missing.
I'd also love a to see Oppo incorporate notification dots similar to the ones found in iOS 14, it shows a green dot in the notification bar when the camera is accessed & a orange dot when the microphone is accessed.
*This is already available through a third party app but incorporating it in to the OS would be nice, link below*
https://www.xda-developers.com/acce...s-camera-and-mic-access-indicators-to-android
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Lock screen notification stays lit when charging
On my phone, if a new notification arrives whilst plugged into a charger, the lock screen wakes up (as I've set to do), but doesn't then fade out. Instead it keeps the phone screen on until the notification is cleared or the charger is unplugged.
This is what I sent to oppo.
1) Always on display switches off after around 10min or so.* - so does not work as "Always on"
2) Could we implement something like "Samsung Smart Stay" where the screen detects your face and keeps the screen on? currently the screen goes to sleep after 10-20 seconds. really annoying when reading something and you have to constantly tap the screen.*
3) On the photo gallery allow further zoom levels, so you can zoom close up in pictures. at the moment you can only zoom like 2-3 level on the Samsung devices you can zoom right in.
4) Allow changing of the clock design on the Lock Screen
5) Notification counter badges on all icons/apps - eg Aquamail
6) Always on display to have notification counter on icons eg like Hauwei phones.
7) App Drawer - Ability to sort by other than date order eg alphabetic - ascending and descending options etc.
- ability to have folder in app drawer.
8) Photo Album - Hide unwanted photo folders eg WhatsApps images
** *** * - Ability to sort in ascending order or descending order
******** - Ability to remember last selection for start up eg Albums -> Camera instead defaults back to Photo category
9)* Ability to change Folder back ground colour. eg black
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10) Notification screen light to stay on mimicking the LED notification light on the Samsung in different colours.
11) Ultra Vision Engine - show which apps it works with and allow more apps like Plex. Emby, Kodi etc. eg little watermark notification saying ultra vision engine at the beginning?
***** Q) which apps does it support?
Thanks
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It'd be nice if the ColorOS team could give us a native battery health monitor too, Google for whatever reason refuse to implement it to stock Android
& AccuBattery isn't as accurate as native, it's always good for users to be able to check battery health to see how much the original capacity is degrading, that way we know when we can expect to get a replacement battery
TheInfiniteAndroid said:
It'd be nice if the ColorOS team could give us a native battery health monitor too, Google for whatever reason refuse to implement it to stock Android
& AccuBattery isn't as accurate as native, it's always good for users to be able to check battery health to see how much the original capacity is degrading, that way we know when we can expect to get a replacement battery
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i'd appreciate at least the battery graphic.
Notification icon sizing should have its own setting instead of being under 'Display Size' which sizes also text windows together. Notification icons are quite small and increasing it then makes text windows (SMS, Whatsapp etc) too big.
- Add background running restrictions who actually work
- Include adb set permissions in Oppo permission monitoring instead of having one or the other
- Improve bokeh effect for portrait shots
- Improve anti ghosting / merging of HDR shots
- Integrate with Google (feed, live captions, recorder app, google photos, dialer app, messaging app)
- Collaborate with one of the gcam modders and make this the gcam phone of our dreams
- remove bloat installation of 3rd party apps like Facebook and Chrome
- Improve OTA rollout strategy
I wished the message symbols on AOD would be larger...
...and Focus tracking would be nice...
Venacephalica said:
I wished the message symbols on AOD would be larger...
...and Focus tracking would be nice...
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Agree! They are way to small.
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- fix bug of split screen not working when using third party home launcher app like Nova.
- allow selection of third party music player as default music app, and allow gestures on screen off to interact with it
Hide battery icon.
Set min and max auto brightness (would help with green tint).
Ability to set colour of notifications and status bar.
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Hide battery icon.
Set min and max auto brightness (would help with green tint).
Ability to set colour of notifications and status bar.
Split screen enable 120hz instead of calling at 60.
Able to separate ringtones, notifications, in music player, and file manager.
Also hide recordings from music player??!!
- telephone/Dialer app like Samsung s20 Ultra with Unknown User/incomming calls indentification
- Call recoder at dialer app when calling
- better weather widget with more days
Widget limitations
I spent two days talking to OPPO customer service, but still no luck.
They either don't understand what I mean or just don't care but they keep saying it's a Gmail problem...
Which is not as I can add multiple widgets on OnePlus, Huawei and Samsung as well.
So I thought I would add it here, hopefully will be added to the next update.
My problem and probably others as well is with the widget limit on apps.
For some reason ColorOS only allows one widget per app. This is mainly frustrating for Gmail Widgets.
You see I have multiple accounts on my phone but I can only add one Gmail widget to my homescreen...
Please let me know if I'm doing something wrong or is this a knows limitations for others.
Thank you!

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