Hi, this is a really stupid little problem but it's really annoying as it happens everyday:
In portrait mode, I go to my calender and click Menu -> New Appointment with the soft keys, and then it opens and the cursor is flashing in the subject field. However, as it's doing that, I like to flip it into landscape mode so I can type the subject quickly.
My problem is that 5 seconds after I flip it into landscape mode, it decides that I've finished with that field and stops letting me type. It's really annoying as I'll be a few characters into writing the subject, when the cursor disappears. I then am forced to pull out my stylus and click the subject field, or use my finger.
Any idea how I can solve this, besides opening in landscape mode before I do Menu -> New Appointment?
Thanks
I have noticed the same issue, and I think it's a bug.
You can tab and back tab to get to the field without using the stylus, that's one way to overcome it, the other of course is to remember to switch before entering any data.
cheerio
Howard
re: capacitive search fucntion
i have my browser settings for view in "mobile" mode checked to off. when i first got my EVO and did a search either via the search page in sense OR through the capacitive search button my results always came back in "classic google" view format. at some point though, something changed. now, no matter what setting i have on my broswer view settings ALL search results come back strangely formatted with most of the images missing from the screen. i wish i could use shootme to post a photo, but after the update, it's not working. but if i go back into settings and change the view to check "view mobile" then it will format correctly in "mobile" view mode.
i like using classic mode, does anyone know what went wrong? or is anyone exp the same issue? even if i go to the bottom of the page and click "classic" it doesn't stay that way when i do a new search.
any ideas?
I found this the other day when using the Google search widget. Can anyone test this and verify on their device? Perhaps some graphics assets were corrupted on my device, but it might be a widespread bug. I'd be interested to know.
Steps to reproduce:
Search for a place (like a local business) in the widget box.
Look for a result with the 'Places' map marker icon and select it.
A 'places' specific dialog allowing you call, view on map, etc. will appear.
Dialog will use red cross, 'emergency call' graphic as background for dialog, and render the title bar incorrectly (see post attachment for screenshot).
This occurs consistently for me for all place results in the search widget on a stock, unrooted Epic 4g, in both TouchWiz and LauncherPro.
Has anyone else been able to recreate this issue? It is really strange, and I don't see how something like this could have gone through QA. I'm not sure if it is a problem with Samsung's software or Google's. I'd like to report it to Sprint, but it would be nice to know if it is widespread or not. If someone with an Epic could take 30 seconds to verify this and report back, I would really appreciate it. Thanks!
Hi. I'm unsure if this is covered elsewhere. If so, please disregard.
After getting the OTA 3.2 upgrade (unrooted; obviously), I noticed a bug. If I had any applications that weren't set as the default app for a specific piece of functionality, then the option to choose which app to use no longer appears.
For example, prior to 3.2, if I clicked on a bookmark, I was prompted whether to use the default browser or Opera. I didn't set either to use as a default because I may use one or the other depending on the situation at the time since both treat pages differently.
Another example of this shows up when clicking on either the ASUS weather widget or the weather info on Beautiful Widgets. Again, clicking on the forecast for either of these will call up a browser page but since I didn't have a default one selected, the screen dims, but no option to choose a browser appears.
This isn't limited to the browser. I'm getting the same "dim screen, no option to choose" with other programs that had no default option set, such as movies. Prior to 3.2, clicking on an MP4 movie asked me if I wanted to view in the gallery or PowerAMP. Now.. ..nothing. Dim screen. Clicking anywhere or hitting 'back' returns to the screen without the file being played.
It seems any attempt to launch any file or in-app link that points to a link or file that is unassigned results with the same "dim screen" road block.
Anyone else experiencing this? or am I the only lucky one getting this frustrating bug?
Edit: Possible temporary fix...
Quick afterthought. It may be possible with some apps to set "use as default" for a specific file type in the app settings and this may fix this issue for myself and any others. Personally, I don't want to do this. I like being able to choose on the fly and would like this bug fixed. Still, if it's going to be weeks until a fix arrives, I may need to use this workaround (if it is even possible for all my affected associations) so I'm not standing still till a patch comes.
UPDATE:
While I can't be sure this fixed the problem, I undocked the tablet and removed both a 16GB MicroSD (from the unit) and a 16 GB SD (from the dock) and then re-inserted both memory cards and the tablet into the dock. After that, my links called up the association window again. I 'believe' it was reseating the tablet into the dock that corrected the issue, but ejecting and putting the memory cards may have been the answer. Note to self: check results after 'each' step.
Just tested this on mine and no I do not have this issue, I still get all the prompts for what to open stuff in be in links or videos from file managers etc
I just noticed this problem too. Very annoying, reverting to previous firmware...
I got this bug too. I tried the above solution as suggested but no luck. Then i tried another one from one of the threads here. It works!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16100385&postcount=4
Hell, my bookmarks don't even open at all.
There is no pinch-to-zoom either.
Edit: tried the above & it did work how strange. I have auto rotate turned off.
Regarding this bug in the default program selection when trying to run videos or pictures from file managers. As D3StRuCtO posted the link to the "cant play videos in stock players" thread, nego_0 posted a fix for non-dock users and this is verified a working fix. Simply turn your TF 90 degrees to portrait mode and go through the selection process. it works. Go back to landscape mode and everything is good again... Thank you nego_0! If you have a dock like me, just undock the TF and go through the selection process in the file managers and it woked. Redock the TF and everything is good again. It is a weird bug and I never would have found the fix without this forum. Thanks again! Our members ROCK!
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I found other programs that were supposed to bring up the "complete action using" selection that would simply dim the screen and not give you the option to choose are now fixed as well. It didn't seem to be limited to pictures and videos.
Removing the dock and putting it back on seem to have solved the problem. Thanks for the tip!
OK I did some more tests: upon a reboot with the dock on, the problem was back. With the tablet in the "stuck" state, I removed the dock and the selection screen magically appeared.
I had this very same problem. No dock or SD here... Did the portrait - landscape rotation cycle and everything is solved now.
Regards.
This makes for a workaround, and I'm thankful for that, but I think the underlying problem is that while in Landscape mode, the OS won't go through the process of asking for a choice of browser, and you can't make the rotation with the keyboard attached. I went through the removal and rotation, and that was fine until I reattached the keyboard and was back where I started.
I had to remove it a second time, and this time assigned a default browser, then subsequently was able to operate properly with the keyboard back on. This problem is going to confuse the heck out of casual users, and ASUS will need to fix it pronto.
JoTeC said:
Regarding this bug in the default program selection when trying to run videos or pictures from file managers. As D3StRuCtO posted the link to the "cant play videos in stock players" thread, nego_0 posted a fix for non-dock users and this is verified a working fix. Simply turn your TF 90 degrees to portrait mode and go through the selection process. it works. Go back to landscape mode and everything is good again... Thank you nego_0! If you have a dock like me, just undock the TF and go through the selection process in the file managers and it woked. Redock the TF and everything is good again. It is a weird bug and I never would have found the fix without this forum. Thanks again! Our members ROCK!
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I found other programs that were supposed to bring up the "complete action using" selection that would simply dim the screen and not give you the option to choose are now fixed as well. It didn't seem to be limited to pictures and videos.
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Thanks for the shout out! Im glad i was not the only one who had hit the dim screen default application bug.
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Thanks for the shout out! Im glad i was not the only one who had hit the dim screen default application bug.
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Unfortunally this was the first problem I noticed. It happens all over again when you shut the unit off and restart with the dock plugged it. I guess with this official thread maybe someone from Asus will notice it? Not holding my breath. Wonder if full factory datat reset will help. I've found when updating android on my phone tht helps wierd problems but don't want to have to go through all the re-setting up and downloading of my programs.
What a hassel. I guess when they officially begin supporting 3.2 over the phone line I can get them to resolve? Not holding my breath for that either.
I've been thinking about this further and think I might at least be able to point to the culprit (granted, in a 'shoot an arrow into the air' and you're bound to hit something manner).
Recently, ASUS made a change to the way the tablet behaves when docked. Specifically, in the way the auto-rotate functions while docked. Prior to this change, you could view your screen in portrait mode (even if docked) by turning the entire tablet + keyboard 90° or more. After the change, the screen locks at landscape oriented with the tablet in place. Flip it around now and it stays oriented (even upside-down).
With some applications, display boxes are written to start in a specific orientation which will then flip based on the current viewing angle. Since Android was (first and foremost) a phone OS (that uses portrait as it's main orientation), it may start most pieces of functionality such as display of the "choose desired app" dialog box in portrait mode but rotates it based on a call to the current device orientation status. However, I'm wondering if the OS can't reconcile that it is in landscape mode because auto-rotate has been turned off with the change ASUS made when the tablet is docked (making it specifically an auto-rotate issue), or if this change is blocking the dialog in another fashion due to the way ASUS programmed this functionality to communicate with the OS (making this a 'ASUS isn't playing well with Google' issue).
In short, this may be a bug relating to either a "auto-rotate / forced orientation" toggle, or a bug with the ASUS "lock orientation while docked" functionality.
It could also be related to the new "default size / zoom to view" 3.2 functionality mixed with a locked viewing angle.
Thoughts?
Edit: Just did a test. Rebooted the tablet (while docked) and the bug occurred; as expected. I lifted the tablet out of the dock but didn't change the orientation. I just simply lifted it up, then set it back into the dock. When I launched an html link, it now works. I know that some users (without docks) are able to fix this by simply changing orientation after booting. The process of unseating, then reseating may be providing a similar function as changing the orientation does with a dock-less tablet.
Just to say that, as stated by others, as soon as I rebooted the bug came back. I rotated it and the bug disappeared, but I sure hope that Asus solves this on a future OTA.
Regards.
CalvinH said:
Just to say that, as stated by others, as soon as I rebooted the bug came back. I rotated it and the bug disappeared, but I sure hope that Asus solves this on a future OTA.
Regards.
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It is bit ridculous that the bug comes back aftrer a reboot. I guess with 3.2 we are supposed to reboot?
I'm not 100% sure about this but don't Android apps actually shut down and restart instantly when the orientation is changed?... so doing this restarts the Launcher?
And the same happens when removing and inserting into the dock? launcher restarts...
Try this... reboot in one orientation and test and try the other.. i.e. Boot in Portrait and see if the bug is there then change to landscape to see if that fixed it... then boot in landscape and test..
This only works with Android Pie and the newest version of Chrome so if you haven't already go to the Play Store and update it. It may work with other other Android phones but not sure. Ok so open chrome and type in the address bar: "chrome://flags" You don't need the quotes and submit it. A new page should come up that brings up hidden settings but don't get ahead of yourself. In the search area that says "Search Flags" search for "Dark"
This should bring up two results:
1. Android web contents dark mode
2. Android Chrome UI dark mode
Number 1. Will turn the contents of web pages to Dark mode friendly. (I didn't care for this too much as it turns a lot of pics and things negative colors.)
Number 2. Will give you the option to turn on the UI Dark mode but after enabling it you might have to reset Chrome and you must go to your Chrome settings (the three dots on the upper right) then to the tab that says "Dark Mode" and turn it on. This will turn your UI Dark including the Google home page and settings tabs. (Pretty much as indicated.)
After you enable any of this you may have to close and relaunch Chrome. You should now have a Dark UI that's easily turned on and off. I have attached a few screen shots of some examples of what I'm talking about. If any of this helped you please leave a thanks.
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This only works with Android Pie and the newest version of Chrome so if you haven't already go to the Play Store and update it. It may work with other other Android phones but not sure. Ok so open chrome and type in the address bar: "chrome://flags" You don't need the quotes and submit it. A new page should come up that brings up hidden settings but don't get ahead of yourself. In the search area that says "Search Flags" search for "Dark"
This should bring up two results:
1. Android web contents dark mode
2. Android Chrome UI dark mode
Number 1. Will turn the contents of web pages to Dark mode friendly. (I didn't care for this too much as it turns a lot of pics and things negative colors.)
Number 2. Will give you the option to turn on the UI Dark mode but after enabling it you might have to reset Chrome and you must go to your Chrome settings (the three dots on the upper right) then to the tab that says "Dark Mode" and turn it on. This will turn your UI Dark including the Google home page and settings tabs. (Pretty much as indicated.)
After you enable any of this you may have to close and relaunch Chrome. You should now have a Dark UI that's easily turned on and off. I have attached a few screen shots of some examples of what I'm talking about. If any of this helped you please leave a thanks.
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It works on Oreo too as long as you are using Chrome 74 and above.
Twotems said:
It works on Oreo too as long as you are using Chrome 74 and above.
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Yes, I know it can work with Oreo but it has issues. One issue was once it was enabled via the "flag settings" turning off and on the Dark Mode UI in settings wouldn't toggle properly no matter how much you used the on off switch. You would have to run the "flag" again and turn it on and off that way which was too much of a pain to have to keep explaining or getting comments on. Maybe it was just the phones with Oreo I have as it did work just not properly. Either way if it works for you great.