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
x2srj said:
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
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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 new to HTC stuff, so i just have a question about this phone. When i'm texting someone, and he/she texts me back, it shows the message with the contact name along with their numbers, highlighted in blue. This happens to some contacts, and those contacts have 2 different numbers (one mobile, one home). Also this happens in the conversation (blue and white post-it bubbles). Is it possible to disable the number from appearing every message?
hmm.. not sure..
I use Handcent messaging apk
try it out
xologist said:
hmm.. not sure..
I use Handcent messaging apk
try it out
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ehhh im not quite find of 3rd party replacement apps.
jcjackjay said:
ehhh im not quite find of 3rd party replacement apps.
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Apps are the reason to have a smart phone. It's best not to assume that the manufacturer provided the best applications with the phone. Maybe so - maybe not. Best to do some research, try different things, and decide for yourself. You know what you like better than anyone else.
I know this shouldnt be hard, but I have been unable to find the setting or any other posts that mention how to change the default dialer. I have installed Dialer one (I hate the stock S3 dialer). I can use Dialer one to make phone calls, but all incoming calls are answered by the default dialer.
Please let me know how i can change this so only dialer one is used.
Thanks!
(I have not rooted my phone yet. waiting to make sure i want to keep this phone before going that far).
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I know this shouldnt be hard, but I have been unable to find the setting or any other posts that mention how to change the default dialer. I have installed Dialer one (I hate the stock S3 dialer). I can use Dialer one to make phone calls, but all incoming calls are answered by the default dialer.
Please let me know how i can change this so only dialer one is used.
Thanks!
(I have not rooted my phone yet. waiting to make sure i want to keep this phone before going that far).
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I find that rather odd... Have you tried going into Settings > Application Manager > All and selecting the default dialer and clearing defaults? Though I would think that if it is using it for outgoing calls as default that it would for incoming as well. Have you tried any other dialers to see if it was just that application?
I don't think its possible...
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Killa357 said:
I find that rather odd... Have you tried going into Settings > Application Manager > All and selecting the default dialer and clearing defaults? Though I would think that if it is using it for outgoing calls as default that it would for incoming as well. Have you tried any other dialers to see if it was just that application?
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The clear defaults button is greyed out and cannot be pressed. So to be able to fully move to a different dialer does it require being rooted? custom rom? Im not opposed to either, but i just need to know because i cant handle this dialer. I am used to HTC and their dialer requires half the button presses or less to make calls, and makes far better use of the screen space etc... the stock dialer has been by far my biggest disappointment with this phone. other than that I like it a lot.
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The clear defaults button is greyed out and cannot be pressed. So to be able to fully move to a different dialer does it require being rooted? custom rom? Im not opposed to either, but i just need to know because i cant handle this dialer. I am used to HTC and their dialer requires half the button presses or less to make calls, and makes far better use of the screen space etc... the stock dialer has been by far my biggest disappointment with this phone. other than that I like it a lot.
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I've found the dialer tolerable, probably because I don't make that many calls. I'm not that familiar with touchwiz coming from an HTC device myself. Tried any other ROMs yet?
I was wondering if a missing a function to add numbers to a Black list etc or if I need to get a 3rd party app instead.
Thanks!
I am on .136 btw
shaolin95 said:
I was wondering if a missing a function to add numbers to a Black list etc or if I need to get a 3rd party app instead.
Thanks!
I am on .136 btw
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Think you need third party. It's expensive but the Norton mobile stuff comes with a very effective call management bit, as well as cloud based password manager.
And no, I don't work for them but do enjoy their shizzle, recommend to anyone.
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shaolin95 said:
I was wondering if a missing a function to add numbers to a Black list etc or if I need to get a 3rd party app instead.
Thanks!
I am on .136 btw
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You can blacklist using the stock UI without a third-party app - it just isn't as intuitive as TouchWiz.
If you go in to edit a contact and scroll down to the bottom - there's an option that says something like 'send calls to voicemail.
For texting you will need a third-party app.
shaolin95 said:
I was wondering if a missing a function to add numbers to a Black list etc or if I need to get a 3rd party app instead.
Thanks!
I am on .136 btw
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i'm new to this phone and seems like i can't find a blacklist feature in the stock rom as well
i was always spoiled by my note 2's massive developer support and abundance of aftermarket roms... blocking calls were non-issue
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You can blacklist using the stock UI without a third-party app - it just isn't as intuitive as TouchWiz.
If you go in to edit a contact and scroll down to the bottom - there's an option that says something like 'send calls to voicemail.
For texting you will need a third-party app.
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that's quite an unelegant way to go at this problem... i'd have to add telemarketer's to my contact list just to block them LOL
i'm going to try some 3rd party app... there seems to be many of them on Google Play...
Hi,
Is there any app that has the option to have the phone vibrate when picking it up when it has missed messages or calls ? It used to be a standard option for androids called 'Smart Alerts' and senior phones still have it...
Of course they removed it now, as they ALWAYS do with the cool features, leaving only the crap.
So is there any app that has this? Smart Notify claims it does but it doesn't work at all... beware I have not rooted my phone and I am probably not likely to do so...
Thanks,
Toby7 said:
Hi,
Is there any app that has the option to have the phone vibrate when picking it up when it has missed messages or calls ? It used to be a standard option for androids called 'Smart Alerts' and senior phones still have it...
Of course they removed it now, as they ALWAYS do with the cool features, leaving only the crap.
So is there any app that has this? Smart Notify claims it does but it doesn't work at all... beware I have not rooted my phone and I am probably not likely to do so...
Thanks,
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Just saying, there used to be 'Vibify' which was in the play store, but it isn't there anymore...
I don't get it, one of the coolest features since Android 5 and no one seems to even know what I mean, wherever I ask...
Absurd. It's when you physically pick up the device off from the table, the motion sensor then triggers a single short vibration to let you know you have missed calls and/or messages...
Anyone ? Thanks.