after installing...i set it was default home screen.
since then..the entire screen went black..and whenever i press home button..all i see is a blank screen
without the home screen..i cant use any of the phones features..so my phone is kinda rendered useless
pls help.
how to hard reset the phone or get the helix launch back?
Might help if you told us which lock screen app it is. Try restarting?
Gary~
Do I understand it right you set a lock screen app. as your home screen??? not a smart move. Can you still access apps, than open the app and by most of the lock screen programs in settings you can undo this. I think there must be a " don't select" sign next to the lock app when you selected it as your default home screen.... That should have said enough....
Sent from my rooted x10i using tapatalk. Cheers, Arnold
Perhaps you could try booting in safe mode... Still testing it out. hold on
Gary~
Tuff one. I'd say just re-flash the phone. That's probably the only way you could get any response from phone coz' you'll be doing it while booting.
PollPixx said:
Do I understand it right you set a lock screen app. as your home screen??? not a smart move. Can you still access apps, than open the app and by most of the lock screen programs in settings you can undo this. I think there must be a " don't select" sign next to the lock app when you selected it as your default home screen.... That should have said enough....
Sent from my rooted x10i using tapatalk. Cheers, Arnold
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i can only access apps by holding down camera button..and then accessing some apps by 'send' option in a picture.
or open notification bar.
the lock screen is not there..its just a black screen.....unable to access the Application settings so far..so i can clear defaults
how to hard reset the phone?
i ve connected the phone to PC now..and backing up data on SD card...and already backed up contacts and sms'es.
Nocturnal310 said:
i can only access apps by holding down camera button..and then accessing some apps by 'send' option in a picture.
or open notification bar.
the lock screen is not there..its just a black screen.....unable to access the Application settings so far..so i can clear defaults
how to hard reset the phone?
i ve connected the phone to PC now..and backing up data on SD card...and already backed up contacts and sms'es.
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I have a feeling safe mode might be able to save you. However, I have not been able to boot MY phone in safe mode... You could try. There seems to be quite a few ways
1) Turn on phone and when you feel the vibrate press the volume down key
2) Turn on phone and when you feel the vibrate hold the menu (left) key until it boots completely
Tell me if you have any luck
Gary~
xGary said:
I have a feeling safe mode might be able to save you. However, I have not been able to boot MY phone in safe mode... You could try. There seems to be quite a few ways
1) Turn on phone and when you feel the vibrate press the volume down key
2) Turn on phone and when you feel the vibrate hold the menu (left) key until it boots completely
Tell me if you have any luck
Gary~
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holding the menu button worked!
cant thank u enough man!
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and that stupid buggy app is called 'Simply Lockscreen'
dont use it!
xGary said:
I have a feeling safe mode might be able to save you. However, I have not been able to boot MY phone in safe mode... You could try. There seems to be quite a few ways
1) Turn on phone and when you feel the vibrate press the volume down key
2) Turn on phone and when you feel the vibrate hold the menu (left) key until it boots completely
Tell me if you have any luck
Gary~
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That's really good to know. I knew lurking here has some rewards .
NP =) Glad its fixed
Nocturnal310 said:
after installing...i set it was default home screen.
since then..the entire screen went black..and whenever i press home button..all i see is a blank screen
without the home screen..i cant use any of the phones features..so my phone is kinda rendered useless
pls help.
how to hard reset the phone or get the helix launch back?
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Hi,
I know your phone is fixed now... Glad you managed
Other things to try in such situations:
- Install 'Folder Organizer' and have it add an entry to the notifications; then you can start apps from the notification menu. Open Android Market, see below for the rest.
- Wait for the Android Market to announce you that you've got some updates. Open the Android Market from the notification. Now you can install, and also launch apps. Install 'Home Switcher', and open that app. Select the home-app that you want to use and launch it
Oh, and once you have a way of getting into the Android Market, you can of course also un-install the app that caused the problem in the first place
Cheers,
--Tim
Great to hear it is fixed.
Sent from my rooted x10i using tapatalk. Cheers, Arnold
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Does anyone know if there is a free application that provides an icon on the Today screen to power off the device instead of having to hold down the power off button on top next to the card slot? I have an icon on the Today screen to soft reset. One to power off would be great!
Hotdog53
hotdog53 said:
Does anyone know if there is a free application that provides an icon on the Today screen to power off the device instead of having to hold down the power off button on top next to the card slot? I have an icon on the Today screen to soft reset. One to power off would be great!
Hotdog53
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It is built into Faria's ROMs if you are using them (the little green thing in the icon bar).
--M
I have a Cingular 8125
I use psShutXP.
Dunno if it's free or not though.
It can put a little icon in the tray and then when you click it:
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Where can I get this, and can I install directly via cab file?
link
yes link please
i really need something like this bcuz my power button wont even work :[
b.mann said:
yes link please
i really need something like this bcuz my power button wont even work :[
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I don't see how this would benefit you because you still need to hold down the button to turn the power back on. This sounds like a hardware issue.
cool application....
hotdog53 said:
I don't see how this would benefit you because you still need to hold down the button to turn the power back on. This sounds like a hardware issue.
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true...but that's what i take my battery out for
and it is a hardware issue, i just dont know where to get it fixed
Oooh, I'm sorry you have to do all this! If the device is still under warranty, the mfg. should ffix it. By the way, I found a cab file from pda gold website called "power off", installed it to my device, and made the mistake of copying the file to windows/start-up in file explorer as a shortcut. Doing this stopped my device from starting so I had to do a hard reset. Since my device would not start, the only way I could hard reset (for those who had the same problem) was to press the comm manager button, the voice record button, and sticking the stylus in the reset hole at the same time (not an easy task), release the buttons and stylus, and then press the green arrow (send) button. This sends a message telling the mfg. to set the device back to factory settings. I got this info from tech support at Cingular.
GldRush98 said:
I use psShutXP.
Dunno if it's free or not though.
It can put a little icon in the tray and then when you click it:
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I found psShutXP @ PDA GOLD.COM..but mine says SHUT DOWN instead of TURN OFF. My screen just turns black & I can still see everything thru the dark screen. I want something to completely turn the device off. Yes this is free software.
yea...its not under warranty i think there is somewhere i can go to get it fixed, just dont wanna have to shell out alot of $$$ to get it done
-now for rhodium...
Action screen assigned to hold powerbutton for 3 seconds. (MUST BE INSTALLED ON PHONE MEMORY)
Smaberg TP2 Powerbutton 12 icons actionscreen v 1.1 - Action screen assigned to hold powerbutton for 3 seconds. This is the full program with softreset and power off option, will install on newer windows mobile 6.1(maybe 6.5).
This is a very useful application, i use it almost all the time.
Thanx vijay555, and thanx AMMAR for the graphics. and dont remember the name for the basic application that i made my work from...
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Yeah, thank you very much.
I really missed a working actionscreen on the TP2.
Due to the new Bluetooth driver the one for the Xperia wasn't working anymore.
You made me as happy as with your ROMs back then
sorry, but can you tell me what is it and what does it do?
(sorry for my english)
Have a look at the screenshot. It's an action screen that allows you to select certain actions like new SMS, appointment, task etc.
Works nice! Good to see my BT is working with this version.
Gonna make some changes myself:
- Left softkey to ActionScreen
- No conformation for soft reset
Attached the left softkey for who's interested.
Works fine!
Especially the one-click Wifi switch is very clever.
The only thing is the problem of hitting the powerbutton while typing in landscape mode.
It will launch this app while you're chatting, very annoying.
sandoro said:
Works fine!
Especially the one-click Wifi switch is very clever.
The only thing is the problem of hitting the powerbutton while typing in landscape mode.
It will launch this app while you're chatting, very annoying.
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No it won't, unless you hold the power button in for 3 seconds.
great app! thanks!!
mccune said:
Have a look at the screenshot. It's an action screen that allows you to select certain actions like new SMS, appointment, task etc.
Works nice! Good to see my BT is working with this version.
Gonna make some changes myself:
- Left softkey to ActionScreen
- No conformation for soft reset
Attached the left softkey for who's interested.
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Hello,
This tips is good if you do not use the TF3D ... otherwise it is replaced by the one from the TF3D ...
Do you know where to modify it in the TF3D ?
Thanks.
Personally I am trying to avoid pushing any buttons, I'd rather have an option on the screen like a shortcut in the Start Menu or something.
Would that be possible?
Hello,
In the start menu, it is a shortcut. Not so difficult. After installing the cab above, you will go to "\Windows" folder and you search for "HTCActionScreen.exe" then you make a copy and after you go to the "Start Menu" folder and "Progams" folder and you make a "Paste shortcut".
And this is done.
DavidMc0 said:
No it won't, unless you hold the power button in for 3 seconds.
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I think that's the point, if he's anything like me, everytime I type in landscape mode, I accidentally end up holding the power button for 3 seconds with the side of my finger, I'm forever turning of the phone .
Nice app though, just going to put it on.
For those that don't want to confirm the Soft Reset action:
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\Biotouch\ActionScreen\APP_10]
"Param"="/s"
Attatched the REG file for those that want to import the file to the registry.
Don't forget to make a soft reset afterwards
This is awesome! I would love to have this app. Is there any way to make the icons a bit more colorful? Thanks so much!
hi! congratulations GREAT app.
is there anyway to change the icon (add + contacts) to one (close screen) without suspend the device. it is very useful to who wants to ear music from the speaker phone. cause when you turn of the device the music stops.
tnx in advance
Excellent! Thanks for thinking about us poor TP2 users!
Very interesting appl.
Does someone test it with touch pro stock rom ?(I have the italian one).
Thanks
Smaberg rocks
Welcome to TP2...I have been an avid follower of yours on Xperia forum...great to see you got a TP2.
Look forward to your inputs in making our TP2 way better than the great device it already is!!!
Hmm after installing i tried the application but it doet not work properly.
When i push the I/O button of my TP2 the screen becomes totally black... but when i touch a button (that i dont see) the rolloverbutton appears in green.
What can i do to make it work normally?
Tony S. said:
Hmm after installing i tried the application but it doet not work properly.
When i push the I/O button of my TP2 the screen becomes totally black... but when i touch a button (that i dont see) the rolloverbutton appears in green.
What can i do to make it work normally?
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uninstall and install agian in phone memory, then restart the phone...
Hi smaberg,
i have alittle problem. Possible you can help me.
I have the last version of bmp2brn. I save my picture
in 16 bit bmp in mirror. So far so good.
But what i have is this. What goes wrong
EDIT:
i have found the solution here on xda after seraching deeeeeeep.
BrConvert is the right tool!
Could anyone recommend some small and simple application to restart the device? Opening the back cover to access the reset button is too much pain...
htchd2na said:
Could anyone recommend some small and simple application to restart the device? Opening the back cover to access the reset button is too much pain...
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Try the "reset and wifi" cab in this post...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=584415
It creates 2 shortcuts in your start menu - 1 to toggle wifi on and off, and 1 to reset the device.
I've got both in my quick links, which is nice
I like this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=554177
Works well with my HD2.
Touch X Powerbutton actionscreen ver 1.2.cab by smaberg is an excellent application and well worth installing.
Install it to device memory and then soft reset. Now holding the right most button (screen on/off) for about 3 seconds will bring up an action screen where you can toggle many functions as well as soft resetting your device or turning it off.
Works perfectly on the HD2 and I would recommend it
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htchd2na said:
Could anyone recommend some small and simple application to restart the device? Opening the back cover to access the reset button is too much pain...
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Why not just turn it off and then on again, using the power button?
If your device is so frozen that you can't do that, you'll be unable to access any applications to do it either....surely? Or am I missing something here...
sunking101 said:
Why not just turn it off and then on again, using the power button?
If your device is so frozen that you can't do that, you'll be unable to access any applications to do it either....surely? Or am I missing something here...
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Try installing TCMP and when your screen freezes... tell me what is your work-around
mskip said:
Touch X Powerbutton actionscreen ver 1.2.cab by smaberg is an excellent application and well worth installing.
Install it to device memory and then soft reset. Now holding the right most button (screen on/off) for about 3 seconds will bring up an action screen where you can toggle many functions as well as soft resetting your device or turning it off.
Works perfectly on the HD2 and I would recommend it
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Great!! But no "sound off mode" then it would be perfect!
Try "xda Shutdown". There is a thread ecspecially for this app with tons of skins.
App and skins;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=544016
Commaneger skin;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591149
In the Marketplace, there is a freeware named Reboot that works well too
bunkel said:
Great!! But no "sound off mode" then it would be perfect!
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Just press one of the volume buttons on the left side and select "off" or "silent"
I realy dont see the meaning of a link button for a soft reset when you have the "long Power" press button. Its hardware and its responding even when the screen freezes (sometimes ). And overall this "reset links" cannot save you of case removal when the pda is "software dead".
johncmolyneux said:
Try the "reset and wifi" cab in this post...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=584415
It creates 2 shortcuts in your start menu - 1 to toggle wifi on and off, and 1 to reset the device.
I've got both in my quick links, which is nice
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excellent lead you posted mate! its a treasure throve!
Hmm...this F***ed up my bluetooth, now it does not start.....and gives error on device bootup...
Seems that this was not to blame, Tomtom 7 instead
tukmol said:
Try installing TCMP and when your screen freezes... tell me what is your work-around
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Old thread, I know. Just resolved the same issue with TCPMP. Went almost to the factory reset. Accidentally fixed it by connecting to PC over USB. Immediately unfreezed and never occurred again since.
If I accidentally long press my home button it opens the Google App. Is there anyway to disable this? I can't find it.
I think if you go into Applications and clear the defaults for the Google App it will stop that. The next time you long press it will ask you what you want it to do as the default. I don't recall what the options are after that.
Thx it was in applications but, the tab default applications. Than "app device support" than you can choose for Google App, svoice, grenify or none. Thx for guiding me to the right direction.
csleverette said:
I think if you go into Applications and clear the defaults for the Google App it will stop that. The next time you long press it will ask you what you want it to do as the default. I don't recall what the options are after that.
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I've tried this but Now on tap is still the default one, I've checked for Now on Tap in settings but can't see anything.
Go to Settings->Applications->Default Applications->Device Assistance App and between "Google Now" and "None", select "None" and you're good to go
Cst79 said:
Go to Settings->Applications->Default Applications->Device Assistance App and between "Google Now" and "None", select "None" and you're good to go
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Ok I've done that, however now when I press and hold the home button nothing happens....I've also reset the Svoice defaults ?
The strange thing is whilst I'm connected to my Bluetooth car kit if I hold down the talk button it asks what to set as default, once S Voice is set I then try the home button but still nothing ?
Bump
I've managed to get S-Voice back, in case anyone else has the same issue this is what you do....
Enable the Quick Dial option under Galaxy Labs,
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this then enables S-Voice and then you should see it under the Device assistance app setting
This has took me several days off messing around ?
It was in here since the 18th but with screens it makes it much more clear, Thx for sharing.
PollPixx said:
It was in here since the 18th but with screens it makes it much more clear, Thx for sharing.
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Mine only showed Google Now for some reason, not sure why S voice disappeared, still I've got it back now ?
I have an S7 edge and finally found how to turn it off, it was driving me crazy. Settings/Device/Applications/Default Applications/Device assistance app/None
help guys! this is my first time to post a thread.
i'm using S5 G900F MM rooted, my problem is. my soft recent key is broken! can i change my home long press or double press shortcut for recent or switch app?
thank you
from ph
If your recents button is broken, how did you get to the recents screen shown in your attachment?
There's an app called HomeBot that will let you customize what a long press home button does, including showing Recents.
meyerweb said:
If your recents button is broken, how did you get to the recents screen shown in your attachment?
There's an app called HomeBot that will let you customize what a long press home button does, including showing Recents.
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i put switch in volume down
setting->application->default applications->device assistant app
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setting->application->default applications->device assistant app
I f#$%&%g hate the new Google Assistant defaulted function when long pressing the home key. Prior to this latest update, long pressing the home key got me to my news feed provided by Google.. I read that **** every morning!!! Is there a way to get that back????
juanito157 said:
I f#$%&%g hate the new Google Assistant defaulted function when long pressing the home key. Prior to this latest update, long pressing the home key got me to my news feed provided by Google.. I read that **** every morning!!! Is there a way to get that back????
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My Thoughts EXACTLY Juanito157! I just don't understand why the Hell these companies feel the need to "VIGOROUSLY FIX" SH!TE THAT ISN'T BROKEN!! And 9 times out of 10, they Remove or "Hide" options and widgets that were Just Perfectly Fine where they Freakin were to begin with. I Swear between my PC's, Android Devices, Gaming Systems and others like FireTV Box etc... I Must waste on average, at LEAST a Hour, Almost Every Damn Day, Just WATCHING & WAITING for UPDATES! It's getting really Outa Hand & Insane Lol.... Anyway's, So Sorry for the Rant, a little off topic... BUT YES, PLEASE Let us know if anyone has found a way to Revert or Change back to the way Google was before they HAD TO "FIX" IT ; ยค }
I loved it because I could long press Home & "Force" Copy /Paste Info from almost anywhere, Even Screen Shot Pics. Now, If this feature is still available and I'm just being a Moron, Which is very possible, can someone Chime in and Help a guy out Please!
*** And I know that there are 3rd Party Apps that will do the "Copy Anywhere" thang... It was just NICE & CONVENIENT having the option built right into Google..
THX & AS ALWAYS, XDA IS THE SH!TE!!
Title says it all.
What kind of customization? Moving or other? You can swap positions and add a couple predefined LG buttons. Lg says there will be a wireless charging but I will believe when I see it. All this info is available in threads. Those threads say more.
I want to add a screen off and an old-fashioned menu button.
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enginuity2 said:
I want to add a screen off and an old-fashioned menu button.
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yea I would like to have that option as well.
I also use a screen off button. The one I use can no longer be found on the playstore. Not sure why but I had a backup of the apk on my sd card and it seems to work fine.
Screen off, double tap on any place of the screen where an app icon is not placed.
Menu, what kind of menu button are you looking for?
I'm looking to add a menu button to the on screen keys
Menu button? Do you mean settings button?
shwnr11 said:
Menu button? Do you mean settings button?
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yep menu key
nofroyo said:
yep menu key
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Long press on home screen.
Select widget tab
Scroll to the settings shortcut widget.
Add the settings shortcut widget.
Another way is to drag and drop the settings icon from the app drawer
Is any app you could use to prevent from screen to shutting down? I mean, I used to use "always on" app but with 7.0 is not working correctly.
I wish I could just read the book and not to tap the screen all the time to wake screen up.
netgar said:
Is any app you could use to prevent from screen to shutting down? I mean, I used to use "always on" app but with 7.0 is not working correctly.
I wish I could just read the book and not to tap the screen all the time to wake screen up.
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On my G3 there was an option called "Smart Screen" that kept the screen on while you were looking at it. I loved that option. I don't know why LG got rid of it. It was a separate app. I wonder if it would still work on V20
netgar said:
Is any app you could use to prevent from screen to shutting down? I mean, I used to use "always on" app but with 7.0 is not working correctly.
I wish I could just read the book and not to tap the screen all the time to wake screen up.
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Screebl... I've used it for years, customizable Screen on based on phone orientation.
Always on works perfect on my v20. I also use screen off widget to turn my screen off as well as double tap to turn on.
midmadn said:
Always on works perfect on my v20. I also use screen off widget to turn my screen off as well as double tap to turn on.
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problem with screen off and any widget or app i have found is that it is a harder lock than just hitting the button.. you will need a pattern to unlock it just like first boot (ie fingerprint unlock non operational) very annoying...
lgkahn said:
problem with screen off and any widget or app i have found is that it is a harder lock than just hitting the button.. you will need a pattern to unlock it just like first boot (ie fingerprint unlock non operational) very annoying...
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True. I don't use any lockscreen - so I always forget about that. If requiring you to not do anything to turn your screen on is important to you - then why would you even have a lockscreen setup?