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Hi guys,
I have just bought my Touch HD and I started to flash ROM's yesterday
So far I have flashed about 5 ROM's from Xda and I am currently using the Dutty R5 ROM (with manilla 2.5 from the LEO).
The ROM runs really well but for some reason I can't get the location service to work, it hasn't worked on any of the ROM's I have tried.
I have no problems accessing the net using both GPRS or WiFi but I just can't get the weather to update.
I have installed google maps and that seems to work OK so I can't see any reason why it wont update.
Is this a general problem with the Leo software or is it just me?
BTW I did a quick search around XDA and google but can't seem to find any relevant answers. If this has already been answered somewhere else I apologize.
this "my location" feature is finicky at best. best approach is to select your city for weather. if you haven't done so already, follow the steps below:
1. from the weather tab, select Menu->Add Location, type your city name in the boxand select it
2. from the weather tab, select Menu->Settings and make your automatic update and update frequency choices, then click Done.
3. from the weather tab, select "Update Now" from the left menu
4. from the home tab, tap your clock
5. from the home tab, select the city you just added on the weather tab and tap "Back"
6. when you return to the home tab, your weather should appear under the clock.
Also with me, sometimes, weather from my location doesn't update.
Now with cortez.i tip, my home screen is always updated.
thanks, man!
tomboderider said:
Also with me, sometimes, weather from my location doesn't update.
Now with cortez.i tip, my home screen is always updated.
thanks, man!
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cortez.i said:
this "my location" feature is finicky at best. best approach is to select your city for weather. if you haven't done so already, follow the steps below:
1. from the weather tab, select Menu->Add Location, type your city name in the boxand select it
2. from the weather tab, select Menu->Settings and make your automatic update and update frequency choices, then click Done.
3. from the weather tab, select "Update Now" from the left menu
4. from the home tab, tap your clock
5. from the home tab, select the city you just added on the weather tab and tap "Back"
6. when you return to the home tab, your weather should appear under the clock.
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That's how I have gotten around it so far but it would be nice to have it work correctly.
I created a shortcut to the clock on one of the home screens using the Shortcut>Program>Clock selection. I decided to go with a different way to access the world clock app so I tried to delete the shortcut and it will not delete. If I tap the shortcut it opens the world clock app. If I hold down on the shortcut so I drag it to the bottom it also opens the world clock app. How can I get it removed?
it it's stuck and you can't move it anywhere, you could always scrap it and build a new scene.
menu > scenes
Do a hard reset (SEND+MENU+END) & try again.
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Do a hard reset (SEND+MENU+END) & try again.
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well I'll be damned.... I didn't know that, lol
thx!
According to http://www.google.com/mobile/buzz/ , we should have
buzz.google.com
Buzz Layer on Google Maps for mobile
Buzz on a Place Page
Voice shortcuts
Buzz icon shortcuts
Where are they?
Buzz.google.com is fine, I just got the Maps layer from cyanogenmod 5 stable, I don't know what that Place Page is, voice shortcut is fine since I installed cyanogenmod 5 stable, and I don't know how to get the icon shortcuts.
How are we supposed to get all the features? How about people on stock ROMs?
For the icon shortcut, bookmark the buzz.google page, then go to your home screen, long press > Shortcuts > Bookmark > Select the Buzz bookmark
You'll then get this:
(Crappy webcam pic)
outoftheblack said:
For the icon shortcut, bookmark the buzz.google page, then go to your home screen, long press > Shortcuts > Bookmark > Select the Buzz bookmark
You'll then get this:
(Crappy webcam pic)
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Weird, when I made the Buzz shortcut, I get the default bookmark icon. I wish mine had the cool Buzz icon like yours!
You need to have already gone to that webpage at least once and let the page completely load before making the shortcut.
Heck, I tried making a shortcut to Google.com (my homepage), and it was their blue G icon.
Anyone else not getting emailed Buzz updates? When I started using Buzz a couple days ago, it would e-mail my gmail account when someone would reply to a thread that I started, or one I was posting in. Now nothing. No more emails, I have to go online and check manually with the phone or gmail on my PC. Tried looking for a setting to change it, cant find anything.
lol at my name on top.
Was asking about EQ settings.
If they get it right , as good as they did on PPC. It will be a massive step forward for Android.
outoftheblack said:
For the icon shortcut, bookmark the buzz.google page, then go to your home screen, long press > Shortcuts > Bookmark > Select the Buzz bookmark
You'll then get this:
(Crappy webcam pic)
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Try the ShootMe screen capture app from the Market
I'm wondering why we should manually make the bookmark shortcut while it's automated on iPhone. A message will popup on the iPhone and ask if you want to make a shortcut on the springboard (iPhone desktop).
In this Noob Series we explore How To Change the Kindle Fire Lock Screen and Eliminate the Annoying Double Lock Screen. When you complete this Tutorial you will be able to have the Lock Screen look the way you want it to look. The software we use to replace the Kindle Fire Lock Screen is Magic Locker. We decided on Magic Locker since it is well supported and it offers several hundres Themes, so the Lock Screen can look the way you want it to look. If you do not like to work on the Kindle, our new software, Kindle Fire First Aide will automate this process in the next version - Production Version 4.2.4. You can obtain a copy of the software here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888 - Version 4.2.4 will Root your Kindle Fire, Install Google Play, Install Google Apps, Install this Custom Locker, Automated ADB Driver Install and an Additional 40 other Automated Operations! We attempt to keep this tutorial updated regularly - adding information from the end users experience. We have recently upgraded the storage servers to increase uptime, you now have two options for the downloads both are ad free. Option one is a Dropbox Storage Server and Option two is a Ubuntu One Storage Server, if one is under maintenance you may use the other download link. When you are done with the tutorial, please take the time to post feedback, this is very important to us - without your feedback, we have no way of knowing if we are doing our job. Finally, if you feel we did a decent job, please think about donating to us using the "Donate to Me" button - this is how we make a living, without your kind donations we would no longer be able to do this for a living.
If you prefer and are into your own custom Photos you may edit the photos in the original Kindle Fire HD and 2 Lock Screen. This requires a solid knowledge of Photoshop or some other picture editor like GIMP that can change the photo size to 1280x800. If this is your preference, move down to Post #2 below. Post #1 will allow you to do just about anything to the Locker and you do not need Photo Editor knowledge plus Post #1 supports over 1000 Themes.
Prerequisites:
1. Kindle Fire HD 7", Kindle Fire HD 8.9" or Kindle Fire 2
2. Rooted Kindle: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117
3. Google Play: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069329
Custom Locker Step 1. Using Google Play, search for "No Lock". Download and Install No Lock - You may use this link to verify the software: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.jraf.android.nolock&hl=en
Custom Locker Step 2: DO NOT Open No Lock, it will fail. Next, go to the Kindle, open up ES File Explorer or Root Explorer
Custom Locker Step 3: Be sure to enable Superuser on ES File Explorer. Navigate to /data/app, find org.jaf.androidnolock-1.apk - long press on the APK, select Move or Move To. Next, Move org.jaf.androidnolock-1.apk from /data/app to /system/app.
Custom Locker Step 4: Next find org.jaf.androidnolock-1.apk in /system/app. Long press and Choose Permissions (on Root Explorer) or Properties (on ES File Explorer). Change the Permissions to: Owner: Read Write Group: Read Others: Read - Click OK to apply the Permissions.
Custom Locker Step 5: DO NOT Open No Lock. Pull down the Upper Status Bar, Select More+, Select Sounds & Display and change the Screen Timeout to: Never and then reboot the Kindle.
Custom Locker Step 6: Once the Kindle is back to the desktop, open No Lock which is found in the Kindle Apps, select "Locking disabled".
Custom Locker Step 7: Using Google Play Search for MagicLocker Main which you can find here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.lockscreen.magiclocker - Download and Install Magic Locker Main
Custom Locker Step 8: Be sure to enable Superuser on ES File Explorer. Navigate to /data/app, find mobi.lockscreen.magiclocker-1.apk - long press on the APK, select Move or Move To. Next, Move mobi.lockscreen.magiclocker-1.apk from /data/app to /system/app.
Custom Locker Step 9: Next find mobi.lockscreen.magiclocker-1.apk in /system/app. Long press and Choose Permissions (on Root Explorer) or Properties (on ES File Explorer). Change the Permissions to: Owner: Read Write Group: Read Others: Read - Click OK to apply the Permissions.
Custom Locker Step 10: Using Google Play Search for MagicLocker Theme - Download and Install a few Themes that interest you. I use Starry lock screen and Jelly Bean lock screen.
Custom Locker Step 11: Launch MagicLocker Main, click on Next, Next, Next - You will now see a popup, click Next and choose Clear Defaults until it Grays Out, click on the picture of a house (Home Button), you will be asked which Launcher to Use, you choose MagicLocker Main <Select Default>.
Custom Locker Step 12: Launch MagicLocker Main, sometimes you are taken to your regular Launcher App, if this happens repeat Step 11. Select "Lost Robot Music" and click Apply. Next MagicLocker applies the Theme and asks if you would like to Customize it, answer Yes or No depending on your interests. I selected No so we can move on. You can always customize it latter.
Custom Locker Step 13: Next MagicLocker will show you an example of the Theme. Unlock it by pulling down the circle in the Android Picture.
Custom Locker Step 14: Now we need to customize the way MagicLocker reacts when you unlock to the Left which is a Phone Call and when you unlock to the Right which is a SMS Application. Unlock straight down just unlocks the screen.
Custom Locker Step 15: OK, lock the Kindle by depressing the Power Button for 1 brief Second until the screen turns black. Depress the Power Button briefly again, you will see the lock Screen. Unlock to the Right, next you are asked which is your SMS Software, I use Go SMS Pro. Check the Box to "Always use this application". Unlock to the Left, next you are asked which is your Phone Software, I use Google Voice and Groove. Check the Box to "Always use this application".
Custom Locker Step 16: Next, let's install the Themes. Find the name of the Themes you downloaded in Step 8. In this example we picked Starry lock screen and Jelly Bean lock screen. So go into the Apps. Find Starry lock screen, click on Starry lock screen and select "Install this theme". The installer will process and you will be back at the MagicLocker main Theme Menu. Exit MagicLocker, then go to Apps, find Jelly Bean lock screen, click on Starry lock screen and select "Install this theme". The installer will process and you will be back at the MagicLocker main Theme Menu.
Custom Locker Step 17: Now we need to let MagicLocker know what is your Default Launcher, so launch MagicLocker, find Preferred Home Launcher, click on Preferred Home Launcher and select your Launcher, we use Nova Launcher Prime.
Custom Locker Step 18: Let's eliminate the Ads from ever appearing again. Open either ES File Explorer or Root Explorer, navigate to /system/app find the dtcp_apk.ap, long press dtcp_apk.apk select Rename. Rename dtcp_apk.apk to dtcp_apk.old.
Custom Locker Step 19: Reboot the Kindle.
Custom Locker Step 20: Whenever you reboot, the Kindle Fire Framework starts before anything else, so you may see the Kindle lock screen at Reboot IF you do not let everything start. If you can not wait 5 to 10 minutes, unlock it and let all the services start, usually 10 minutes is sufficient. Once you unlock it, you will notice there are no more Ads! After 10 minutes No Lock Service kicks in and disables the Kindle Fire Lock Screen. We have attempted to play with the start-up timing and ended up with Framework missing, so Amazon was smart when they thought out this function. Also, the service that controls the lock screen is part of the same group that displays the Kindle Framework when you unlock it. Finally, if you do wait 10 minutes you will never see the old Kindle Fire Lock Screen!
That is it! Next we will offer you a solution with the stock lock screen but you will need high resolution photos to make it function properly. Be sure to look at our new Backup and Recovery Software for the Kindle Fire Series: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
[HOW TO] Keep The Original Kindle Fire Lock Screen and Change The Photos
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Whenever I try to open magic locker main I get the force closed error message?
I'm using NovaLauncher could this perhaps affect it?
Edit: Actually I rebooted the KFHD and the problem went away! Good guide thanks
Thank you for the tutorial, ill give it a whack tomorrow. The slide lock doesnt bother me much,i actually prefer it... but i wanna disable it just because i wanna have full control of my device. Take that amazon!
please delete. question was answered already once reread.
Thank you for this guide. I took the Golocker instead of the Magiclocker and it worked as a charm as well.
The only issue I still have, is the “star“ favorite button in the lower right corner. Although the “home“ button has been disabled within the locker software, the star is still active. Think, it's the same with Magiclocker, isn't it?
Soft keys?
nakedtruthishere said:
Thank you for this guide. I took the Golocker instead of the Magiclocker and it worked as a charm as well.
The only issue I still have, is the “star“ favorite button in the lower right corner. Although the “home“ button has been disabled within the locker software, the star is still active. Think, it's the same with Magiclocker, isn't it?
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Are you referring to the soft keys? There's a nifty fix for that pesky soft key bar. Get rid of it! ...
I used this method. It works great! Just follow the directions carefully.
Yes, I am referring to the lower right soft key. But - I'm glad with it (honestly I'm used to it) and don't want to change the bar.
A possible solution is to empty the favorite function, but maybe there is another one...
Gave this a whirl last night. Sweet. Thanks for this tutorial. After following the instructions in the OP I waited at least ten minutes for all the services to start. I am finding during a reboot the Kindle lockscreen appears; no ads. Unlock and use as normal. It is after the Kindle enters sleep mode then the Magiclocker lockscreen appears and I never see the Kindle lockscreen. Is this functioning correctly. I may have mis-read but thought the Kindle lockscreen will never appear (presumed this to be true after rebooting as well).
blklab49 said:
Gave this a whirl last night. Sweet. Thanks for this tutorial. After following the instructions in the OP I waited at least ten minutes for all the services to start. I am finding during a reboot the Kindle lockscreen appears; no ads. Unlock and use as normal. It is after the Kindle enters sleep mode then the Magiclocker lockscreen appears and I never see the Kindle lockscreen. Is this functioning correctly. I may have mis-read but thought the Kindle lockscreen will never appear (presumed this to be true after rebooting as well).
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There's a chance that on reboot the original lock screen will appear. You should see it when the dpi is below 180.
Way to still view offers without lock screen
This worked great for me thanks. I am wondering though if there is a way to view offers under the offers section with the amazon launcher, but not in the lock screen. I wouldn't mind knowing some of the special offers when they are books.
Thanks
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Krsmqn,
Thank you for pointing out the mistake. we just fixed the link, thanks Krsmqn!
Magic Locker Force Closes
Callum77 said:
Whenever I try to open magic locker main I get the force closed error message?
I'm using NovaLauncher could this perhaps affect it?
Edit: Actually I rebooted the KFHD and the problem went away! Good guide thanks
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Callum77,
Yes, we are aware of this problem. If you Open Magic locker before we instruct you to do so, it breaks Magic Locker. This is why we state to NOT open Magic Locker until we instruct you to open it. We use Nova Launcher as well, it works beautifully with Nova Launcher.
Please DO NOT open Magic Locker until you are instructed to open the application.
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drugfreejonnyxxx said:
Thank you for the tutorial, ill give it a whack tomorrow. The slide lock doesnt bother me much,i actually prefer it... but i wanna disable it just because i wanna have full control of my device. Take that amazon!
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drugfreejonnyxxx,
Thank you for taking the time to post your comments drugfreejonnyxxx. I can completely understand and agree, I too want full control of our Kindles!
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meddle70 said:
please delete. question was answered already once reread.
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meddle70,
No worries meddle70!
Kindle Fire HD and 2 - Go Locker Option
nakedtruthishere said:
Thank you for this guide. I took the Golocker instead of the Magiclocker and it worked as a charm as well.
The only issue I still have, is the “star“ favorite button in the lower right corner. Although the “home“ button has been disabled within the locker software, the star is still active. Think, it's the same with Magiclocker, isn't it?
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nakedtruthishere,
I am glad you used this thread with your preferred software. That is the idea, to spark someone to do something different.
I do have to say, Magic Locker will force the Kindle locker to diable, I am not sure if Go Locker will perform the same task. Post your results when done.
No, Magic Locker does not disable the Home button. Magic locker uses the Home button directly and routes your Launcher through Magic Locker.
Kindle Fire Buildprop Edits
Krsmqn said:
Are you referring to the soft keys? There's a nifty fix for that pesky soft key bar. Get rid of it! ...
I used this method. It works great! Just follow the directions carefully.
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Krsmqn,
Now I see why you wanted the Factory USB Cable! Anyone who plays with the build.prop file needs backups! You should see your cable in a couple of days. Did you get a tracking number from Paypal?
Does Magic Locker Disable The Home Button? No!
nakedtruthishere said:
Yes, I am referring to the lower right soft key. But - I'm glad with it (honestly I'm used to it) and don't want to change the bar.
A possible solution is to empty the favorite function, but maybe there is another one...
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nakedtruthishere,
I have been thinking about it, Go Locker will not work like Magic Locker. You see, Magic Locker manages the overall Framework, thus Blacklisting any application from attempting to lock the screen. Maybe you can integrate the Home button into Go Locker? Magic Locker leaves the Home button in tact.:good:
Kindle Fire HD and 2 Original Lock Screen Behavior
blklab49 said:
Gave this a whirl last night. Sweet. Thanks for this tutorial. After following the instructions in the OP I waited at least ten minutes for all the services to start. I am finding during a reboot the Kindle lockscreen appears; no ads. Unlock and use as normal. It is after the Kindle enters sleep mode then the Magiclocker lockscreen appears and I never see the Kindle lockscreen. Is this functioning correctly. I may have mis-read but thought the Kindle lockscreen will never appear (presumed this to be true after rebooting as well).
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blklab49,
The Kindle Lock screen will appear on the first boot if you quickly unlock it, after this first reboot Magic Locker takes over and you should never see the Kindle Lock screen unless you quickly unlock it after a reboot. Magic Locker is a service, so it has to initialize which take a few seconds after startup. Having said this, if you reboot and quickly (1-2 seconds) attempt to unlock the Kindle you may see the old lock screen. After my first reboot, I never saw the Kindle Lock screen again, it is gone!
Thank you for taking the time to post your comments.
Hey guys,
Hoping someone can help me out, not sure why this doesn't work for me...
I want to create 1 of my home pages similar to my previous phone, which is a full page of individual internet bookmarks (the same size as app icons). How I have gone about it (and how I have always done this), is open the basic internet browser (not chrome), go to a webpage, and then save them in my generic "bookmarks" folder.
After I have done that several times, I go to the homepage where I want the bookmarks, navigate to widgets, then drag and drop "bookmark 1x1" onto the homepage....A new screen opens titled "choose a bookmark". On this page I can see a folder "mobile bookmarks", so as there are no other options, i navigate to that folder....again nothing in there except the folder "samsung mobile", so i nav to that folder....nothing inside. There are no other folders or locations I can navigate to. WTF?!
I thought I may have saved them to a separate folder, but even when i go into the bookmark and select "edit" i can't change it to any other default folder (also tried creating a new folder and putting them in there, didn't help)
I tried going into CHROME and setting bookmarks (then saving them) and selecting them as a homepage widget, but again, i can't find anything. Along with the HUGE disappointment of no FM radio chip, I am finding the more basic options more difficult on this phone which doesn't say much for Samsung in newer generation phones. I also don't think I am a complete dumba$$, which is exactly how I feel when i ask a very basic question like this. WHY wont this work?
Thanks anyone who can help.
RoOSTA
Phone is unbranded i9505 (4G) AU stock.
I'm using also the stock browser and if you press the menue softkey you can choose 'create shortcut'. This will create a shortcut on the homescreen It is pretty simple and works good for me. Hope this helps you.
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Bookmark 1*1 point to chrome, and sbookmark point to the old android browser. Both work correct for me, and as other said, just create a shortcut (this function since android 2.x)
And for chrome just keep pressing the bookmark icon you want, then it will give you a menu to add it to home screen
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benni2903 said:
I'm using also the stock browser and if you press the menue softkey you can choose 'create shortcut'. This will create a shortcut on the homescreen It is pretty simple and works good for me. Hope this helps you.
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Aha.
So bookarks are out the window these days, we just navigate to the webpage we want, then select "add shortcut" that seems to be the only way to get that link as a 1x1 icon on the home screen. Thanks mate, +1 for you
RoOSTA
roosta said:
Aha.
So bookarks are out the window these days, we just navigate to the webpage we want, then select "add shortcut" that seems to be the only way to get that link as a 1x1 icon on the home screen. Thanks mate, +1 for you
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No.... When on a homescreen press Menu (or long-press the screen), press Add Shortcut, select Bookmark, choose the site you want.
A 1x1-sized bookmark icon shortcut will be added... :good:
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No.... When on a homescreen press Menu (or long-press the screen), press Add Shortcut, select Bookmark, choose the site you want.
A 1x1-sized bookmark icon shortcut will be added... :good:
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Negatron. This has been answered, but I will respond to your post. On the i9505, long press homepage (or menu key), provides options:
- add apps/widgets - wont work this way
- create folder
- set wallpaper
- add/remove page (this is add or remove a homescreen page)
Long press screen options:
ADD TO HOME SCREEN:
- Apps and widgets
- Folder
- Page
None of these items/options work, so only works, for me, by going into the internet explorer app, hit menu key and then "add shortcut" instead of add bookmark...
RoOSTA
roosta said:
None of these items/options work, so only works, for me, by going into the internet explorer app, hit menu key and then "add shortcut" instead of add bookmark...
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Okay. Works, as it should, on my 9505 so no issues here :good: That is, using Apex Launcher as the option you look after is indeed not working (anymore) in Touchwiz...
Its working for me even on touchwiz..
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