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Bug for vibrate on SMS/MMS/Email notification

Hey Guys,
So I've been absolutely loving my htc incredible thus far. However, just recently I wanted to have my phone only vibrate for SMS notifications when I realized it wasn't vibrating at all.
I've been through all the settings of Messaging > Settings > check vibrate and such. Also going to sounds and display > only to find nothing really for vibrate and nothing helped in there. I also have tried turning down to vibrate only and ALSO selecting vibrate mode from holding the power button. BUT NOTHING IS WORKING! I've searched on google and through here and haven't found anything but some fixes for the moto droid with third party apps. I'm thinking this is an android bug.
Any takers? Thanks.

I FOUND THE FIX.
It requires the third party app HOWEVER you don't need to keep it.
Go to the market and download an app called "Sound Manager" by Daniel Roozen.
Once downloaded, launch the app, press menu, go to vibrate settings and there should be two options.
BOTH should be onto vibrate whenever possible. The bottom one was set to don't vibrate and was most likely set by another app I had previously downloaded.
My phone now vibrates when it should be.
Original find: androidforums.com/motorola-droid/47551-handcent-wont-vibrate-tried-everything.html#post375888

Thank you so much man. That worked!

derik123derik123 said:
Thank you so much man. That worked!
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You're welcome! I think it's a bug via the software. Please spread the fix! It's helped a lot of people over at android central.

I'd like to add my thanks for sharing this fix too kentoe...cheers mate - wuz starting to do my head in
Everything I could see was ticked to vibrate...dunno which app had caused it to stop but this sorted it. Ta again....

App request: Home/Optical tracker button to activate lock screen

Hi,
Would it be possible for someone here to create an app with the ability to solve the "only power-button activates the lock screen after standby" issue?
I'm thinking that this would be something a lot of Desire owners would see come in handy.
I would look into it myself, but not being a developer by profession my coding skills are zero. I've tried the app 'No Lock', but it just doesnt do it for me as my Desire wakes up in my pocket with the lockscreen deactivated.
(Couldn't find another thread regarding this, so forgive me if it's already been posted before.)
Br,
David

DPE said:
Hi,
Would it be possible for someone here to create an app with the ability to solve the "only power-button activates the lock screen after standby" issue?
I'm thinking that this would be something a lot of Desire owners would see come in handy.
I would look into it myself, but not being a developer by profession my coding skills are zero. I've tried the app 'No Lock', but it just doesnt do it for me as my Desire wakes up in my pocket with the lockscreen deactivated.
(Couldn't find another thread regarding this, so forgive me if it's already been posted before.)
Br,
David
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There is an app already called "myLock" which has an advanced mode that allows you to double press any button to unlock the screen, just don't use it with the HTC pattern lock as it messes up.

+1 for this.
Btw, you can try LockBot. It is neat, but the disadvantage is that once you get a call, the lock deactivates, which is plain irritating. If you are carrying your cell in your pocket and you receive a call, it might happen that not only the call gets answered/rejected but it can start dialing some random numbers as well! has happened to me once.
So its not perfect, but it works ok.
I just hated pressing the power button every time i had to unlock the phone.

Thanks. This is actually a usefull tool, and does the job well. However, i'd still like a tool that lets me choose a specific button for activating the unlock slider screen, as id like to keep the slider.
But thanks for the advice.
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EroThraX said:
There is an app already called "myLock" which has an advanced mode that allows you to double press any button to unlock the screen, just don't use it with the HTC pattern lock as it messes up.
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I've been using myLock for a few days now and updated this morning. I don't see the advanced features.

It's under mode select for me, press where it says auto unlock.

I believe this is what you want.
I press the menu button to wake up the phone, and menu or slide to unlock it.

myth1001 said:
I believe this is what you want.
I press the menu button to wake up the phone, and menu or slide to unlock it.
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Thanks...
Still, would'nt it be great with an app to do this!

myth1001 said:
I believe this is what you want.
I press the menu button to wake up the phone, and menu or slide to unlock it.
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I believe this would work only if your phone is rooted?

Incoming Calls delay, annoying

Hi there, i've searched about this problem but find some solutions only for other phones, Windos Phones etc.
Can i do something about this on my Wildfire? Preferably without rooting but i will root if neccessary. I have stock 2.2.1 Froyo, all factory etc, ADW Launcher..
It rings on my end only after about 3 rings on the callers end.
Help apreciated, thanks.

I will find a solution.

Boris Lozac said:
Hi there, i've searched about this problem but find some solutions only for other phones, Windos Phones etc.
Can i do something about this on my Wildfire? Preferably without rooting but i will root if neccessary. I have stock 2.2.1 Froyo, all factory etc, ADW Launcher..
It rings on my end only after about 3 rings on the callers end.
Help apreciated, thanks.
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Yeah, that's problem with all the wildfire even i was curious like you during initial days. Trust me even I had been HTC service centre couple of time, they were dumb founded are hearing to my problem.
This because of sense rom that cause delay of about 2 to 3 rings. The easy way to get rid of it to Root and use rom other than Sense (CM7, nightly). If you wish not to get rooted and use custom rom then the problem remains.

Amruthhr said:
Yeah, that's problem with all the wildfire even i was curious like you during initial days. Trust me even I had been HTC service centre couple of time, they were dumb founded are hearing to my problem.
This because of sense rom that cause delay of about 2 to 3 rings. The easy way to get rid of it to Root and use rom other than Sense (CM7, nightly). If you wish not to get rooted and use custom rom then the problem remains.
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I've heard there is a setting called 'slot cycle' that you can change, typing those codes in the dialer, but you have to have some MSL code etc. So there is a setting for that, it seems it's on 3 by default, and you can put it on 1, or 0. You know something about that?

the problem is in every rom, its a radio option to save battery. Solution Exists only on sense roms, not on ASOP

SOLUTION
On dialer press ##3282# or *#*#3282#*#*
Press "edit mode"
Enter MSL (get this from service provider)
Press OK
Press Advanced
Press Slot Cycle Index
Change it to 0
Press "ok"
SCI is set to 2 by default. Lower SCI value will drain battery.
For CDMA only.
You are playing with Radio and this method has the potential to brick the device.
**Requires Root**
For rooting use HTCdev method+gingerbreakv1.2
**Requires HTC Sense**
HIT THE THANKS!

was your prob solved?

ketanmatrix said:
On dialer press ##3282# or *#*#3282#*#*
Press "edit mode"
Enter MSL (get this from service provider)
Press OK
Press Advanced
Press Slot Cycle Index
Change it to 0
Press "ok"
SCI is set to 2 by default. Lower SCI value will drain battery.
For CDMA only.
You are playing with Radio and this method has the potential to brick the device.
**Requires Root**
For rooting use HTCdev method+gingerbreakv1.2
**Requires HTC Sense**
HIT THE THANKS!
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thanks for the guide, somtimes my incoming call is so late it stops almost straight away but i think its also todo with the lag of the rom coz it starts vibrating but takes ages for the call screen to come up. anyway i tried your codes you put up but when i input the 1st code ##3282# nothing happened so i pressed the call button and it read "connection problem or invalid mmi code"so i put the next code *#*#3282#*#* into my dialpad and upon entering the last * the input line went blank and i couldnt find an "edit mode" to press. What is the msl?
thank you

[Q] How to launch Voice Search using headset while screen locked?

Jelly Bean introduced headset controls which allowed Play/Pause and Next for single and double presses respectively on headsets. I can confirm both these work just fine.
However, the long-press option to launch Voice Search only works while screen is unlocked. When screen is locked, long-press has no effect (it does not even register as a single press)
I tried the following:
1. Disabling Pattern lock (which I mostly use)
2. Turning on screen (but still locked) and then long pressing.
3. Keeping Google Search on in the background and then locking screen.
No luck.
Cannot seem to get any useful info regarding this on the Internet.
There is no point in the voice search shortcut on headsets if the phone has to be dug out from my pocket and unlocked. There has to be a way to bypass that.
Can somebody help??
EDIT: I am also unsure if this is an Android-specific problem or a ROM specific problem, so it would be kind of you if you could test it yourself. You can see my ROM details in the signature. I use Samsung headset in combination with my Nexus 4.
UPDATE: I tried turning off the "Power button immediately locks phone" option and set "Automatically lock phone after sleep" time to 30 minutes. Still the long press doesn't work. It works only after screen is turned on again. Whaaaaa...?!
ANOTHER UPDATE: This issue is present on Google Code but it has been closed without further comments. Please star this issue so that it is noticed by the development team.

Been really frustrated about this as well. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I'm running Jellybeer 4.0 on SGH i717m

Astounding. I even have to use a third party app to dial by voice reliably. What good is Google's extensive voice technology if you can't use it?

I'm equally as confused. One advantage of owning an iPhone is that you've got an excellent bike companion that could read and reply to texts, make calls, check the time, etc all while keeping my eyes on the road and hands on my handlebars. I always figured my Nexus S didn't do that because I was running a different ROM - but 4.2 on a brand new Nexus.....come on.

rhoadster91 said:
Jelly Bean introduced headset controls which allowed Play/Pause and Next for single and double presses respectively on headsets. I can confirm both these work just fine.
However, the long-press option to launch Voice Search only works while screen is unlocked. When screen is locked, long-press has no effect (it does not even register as a single press)
I tried the following:
1. Disabling Pattern lock (which I mostly use)
2. Turning on screen (but still locked) and then long pressing.
3. Keeping Google Search on in the background and then locking screen.
No luck.
Cannot seem to get any useful info regarding this on the Internet.
There is no point in the voice search shortcut on headsets if the phone has to be dug out from my pocket and unlocked. There has to be a way to bypass that.
Can somebody help??
EDIT: I am also unsure if this is an Android-specific problem or a ROM specific problem, so it would be kind of you if you could test it yourself. You can see my ROM details in the signature. I use Samsung headset in combination with my Nexus 4.
UPDATE: I tried turning off the "Power button immediately locks phone" option and set "Automatically lock phone after sleep" time to 30 minutes. Still the long press doesn't work. It works only after screen is turned on again. Whaaaaa...?!
ANOTHER UPDATE: This issue is present on Google Code but it has been closed without further comments. Please star this issue so that it is noticed by the development team.
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the closest thing that i know of is using touch control to swipe to unlock (like pressing the power button) the using NAV RING to swipe the nav ring to google search, or what ever app you like. not sure if this is what you want but it may get you closer.

HB66 said:
the closest thing that i know of is using touch control to swipe to unlock (like pressing the power button) the using NAV RING to swipe the nav ring to google search, or what ever app you like. not sure if this is what you want but it may get you closer.
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Here is what appears to be the correct place to file this complaint.
https://productforums.google.com/d/msg/websearch/ZbaIyhTIje4/GAKOqRrNjnAJ
Someone else started the report, I added as well, maybe someone at google will see and fix this oversight.

I have to admit I have wanted to be able to do this for a long time on my motorcycle, being able to press one button and use voice controls would be a god send, although when riding I use an E-Dash app that keeps the screen awake so voice is available.
Still.......would be nice to be able to leave the phone alone, say in a bag or on my hip and use my Bluetooth headset to do all the work
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

WilliamWynter said:
Been really frustrated about this as well. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I'm running Jellybeer 4.0 on SGH i717m
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Solutions Etcetera said:
Astounding. I even have to use a third party app to dial by voice reliably. What good is Google's extensive voice technology if you can't use it?
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bryantee said:
I'm equally as confused. One advantage of owning an iPhone is that you've got an excellent bike companion that could read and reply to texts, make calls, check the time, etc all while keeping my eyes on the road and hands on my handlebars. I always figured my Nexus S didn't do that because I was running a different ROM - but 4.2 on a brand new Nexus.....come on.
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HB66 said:
the closest thing that i know of is using touch control to swipe to unlock (like pressing the power button) the using NAV RING to swipe the nav ring to google search, or what ever app you like. not sure if this is what you want but it may get you closer.
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thedarkharlequin said:
Here is what appears to be the correct place to file this complaint.
https://productforums.google.com/d/msg/websearch/ZbaIyhTIje4/GAKOqRrNjnAJ
Someone else started the report, I added as well, maybe someone at google will see and fix this oversight.
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Lord_alias said:
I have to admit I have wanted to be able to do this for a long time on my motorcycle, being able to press one button and use voice controls would be a god send, although when riding I use an E-Dash app that keeps the screen awake so voice is available.
Still.......would be nice to be able to leave the phone alone, say in a bag or on my hip and use my Bluetooth headset to do all the work
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
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Please check this link

My solution:
1. Download Bluetooth Launch from Play Store
2. Launch, scroll to Google Search and expand it
3. Enable option “com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.VoiceSearchActivity”
4. close
5. launch Google Now go to Settings -> Voice and enable Bluetooth Headset option
6. connect not working Bluetooth or wired headset and long press button. Dialog should appear and select Bluetooth Launcher always!
7. test if this is the complete solution for you. If it doesnt work properly when screen is locked try following:
- Install Xposed Framework
- go to Downloads and Install "AppSettings"
- open AppSettings and go to Google Search
- Turn On Settings and check "Show when locked"
- save
- restart Phone
If you are having issues with your selected language in Google Now. Also use AppSettings and change Location for Google Search to desired one. Now you should be able to use Google Now in your preferred language.

stunner2002 said:
My solution:
1. Download Bluetooth Launch from Play Store
2. Launch, scroll to Google Search and expand it
3. Enable option “com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.VoiceSearchActivity”
4. close
5. launch Google Now go to Settings -> Voice and enable Bluetooth Headset option
6. connect not working Bluetooth or wired headset and long press button. Dialog should appear and select Bluetooth Launcher always!
7. test if this is the complete solution for you. If it doesnt work properly when screen is locked try following:
- Install Xposed Framework
- go to Downloads and Install "AppSettings"
- open AppSettings and go to Google Search
- Turn On Settings and check "Show when locked"
- save
- restart Phone
If you are having issues with your selected language in Google Now. Also use AppSettings and change Location for Google Search Now you should be able to use Google Now in your preferred language.
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But Exposed Framework requires your phone to be rooted, which I'm done doing... to much of a pain when it comes time to update

[Q] What's the button next to the call button?

I know this is an odd question but I'm trying to figure out what the button to the left of the call button in the phone is. It's a picture of a microphone with a phone.
I debloated using the toolkit (Galaxy S5 ALL-IN-ONE Toolkit v1.7) and whatever it was is now deleted. I'm going through and adding back some of the things i don't consider bloat and am just wondering what this button was supposed to do.
<edit> come on, 28 people have looked at this and no response. PLEASE just click the dang thing and tell me what it does. I'll hit the thanks button.

eggwardo said:
I know this is an odd question but I'm trying to figure out what the button to the left of the call button in the phone is. It's a picture of a microphone with a phone.
I debloated using the toolkit (Galaxy S5 ALL-IN-ONE Toolkit v1.7) and whatever it was is now deleted. I'm going through and adding back some of the things i don't consider bloat and am just wondering what this button was supposed to do.
<edit> come on, 28 people have looked at this and no response. PLEASE just click the dang thing and tell me what it does. I'll hit the thanks button.
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If you tap the button it allows you to speak the name (if in contact list) or number of a person you want to call.

Hobson318 said:
If you tap the button it allows you to speak the name (if in contact list) or number of a person you want to call.
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thanks. taking out s-voice must be what deactivated it

I'm not sure S Voice has anything to do with it, as you can also tell the button to use Google Search as a voice dialer.
Edit: Never mind, it definitely is S Voice. You can use Google Search for a voice dialer, but you still must have S Voice installed for it to work, even if you don't use it.