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Removing Audio Applications in Status Bar (And That Annoying Headphones Icon)

Hey guys,
I noticed when I plug in headphones it pops that stupid little icon up saying "You have earphones plugged, want to launch mah crap?" and found it rather annoying. Especially because I use the Google Music app, and when you're playing music there's two pairs of headphones. Looks cluttered.
After a little snooping through system APKs for which one looks after that I found that it's called ContextAwareService.apk in /system/app/
If you delete this the audio applications area doesn't show up in the notification area as well as the headphones icon.
If you want to remove it, back up the APK first because I don't know if it stops anything else (I haven't noticed anything breaking). If you didn't back it up... you're lucky because I've attached the original APK.
Hope this helps someone, I saw people wondering if you can modify that list. I personally just wanted to remove it because I removed the Samsung crap and it was displaying an empty area and two headphones when I used the Google Music app.
You do need to be rooted for this, and my suggestion is to use Root Explorer if you don't know your way around ADB

i dont mind it i just wish i could change the garbage listed in it.

It can also just be frozen with titanium backup if rooted.
Can anyone confirm if this disables anything else?
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Thank you very much! I can't get my head around why that icon even exists? I mean do we really need a reminder that we have our headphones plugged in? Are we that stupid?
Used TB to freeze that service and it worked great. Thanks again.
Now wondering what else gets affected by that service?

[email protected] said:
Thank you very much! I can't get my head around why that icon even exists? I mean do we really need a reminder that we have our headphones plugged in? Are we that stupid?
Used TB to freeze that service and it worked great. Thanks again.
Now wondering what else gets affected by that service?
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I've had it frozen all day and haven't noticed any problems as of yet. So far so good. It's nice to have that clutter gone. Thanks again.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda premium

Glad to be of Service! When in doubt, delete it and see what breaks.

[email protected] said:
Thank you very much! I can't get my head around why that icon even exists? I mean do we really need a reminder that we have our headphones plugged in? Are we that stupid?
Used TB to freeze that service and it worked great. Thanks again.
Now wondering what else gets affected by that service?
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YES! I was wondering the same thing just yesterday. 2 headphone icons so you know that music is play (I'm deaf?) and that headphones are plugged in (I'm blind?).

drksilenc said:
i dont mind it i just wish i could change the garbage listed in it.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756355
Might be what youre looking for

For those who have yet to root, you can also use the ICS Disable App function. Seems to work just fine for removing it. I would be interested in modifying the apps and use it, but until we can mod it, I will disable it.

lsmunoz said:
For those who have yet to root, you can also use the ICS Disable App function. Seems to work just fine for removing it. I would be interested in modifying the apps and use it, but until we can mod it, I will disable it.
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How do you disable a service without root? I don't think this is an actual app... right?

what is the big deal about a headphone icon? are you sitting there staring at it or something? lol smh

vnguyen972 said:
How do you disable a service without root? I don't think this is an actual app... right?
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If you go under Settings -> App Manager -> All -> And it's in that list, much safer and easier than TitaniumBackup and ADB, and it's easily reversible.

goblue30093 said:
what is the big deal about a headphone icon? are you sitting there staring at it or something? lol smh
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It's more of a preference, I don't like a bunch of icons at the top. Might be a little bit of a minimalist. I prefer to keep that area clean for notifications instead of notifying me that I have a headset/aux cable plugged in.

Long shot.
Do you know how we can get rid of the persistant connected to wifi in teh notification area?
It is not needed and steals from real estate.

Thank you. After knocking out the ongoing wifi notification and the annoying wifi pop-up, this was my last annoyance.
Now that I've frozen it with Titanium Backup, it's all good.

BlackDino said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756355
Might be what youre looking for
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Thanks, This actually makes the notification useful.

vnguyen972 said:
How do you disable a service without root? I don't think this is an actual app... right?
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Edit: Didn't notice someone else already answered it, my bad, sorry for the spam.
Go into settings, then application manager, then all and find it. If you click on it it will give you the option to disable it.

This is exactly what I have been looking for, thanks!

Don't know if anyone's said this but, you could name it to .bak so it doesn't go away.
Sent from AT&T GALAXY SIII

Thanks for posting this, always bugged me when headphones were plugged in
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[Q] Skype will be the death of me [SOLVED]

I have a Nexus 7. I have root. No custom ROM; the most modding I did was adding a cool font. I have Skype. I have tried both the official version and the lasted SkypeMod. I have downloaded and run CameraLauncher.
Here's the problem: When I am in a video call, I can see the other person just fine AND I can see myself in the little box in the corner. However, the other person cannot see me. They just see a little circle going round and round like it's waiting for me to transmit.
I have verified all settings and that I can soot and record video. This is driving me mental and ANY help or thoughts that could lead me in the right direction are greatly appreciated in advance.
/onlyhalfthetime

have you tried re-installing the app?

try another video chatting application (Google+ Hangouts, GTalk) and see if they give the same issue. then youll know if its the app itself or some hardware issue

killall said:
have you tried re-installing the app?
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Sorry, I forgot to mention that. I did.
IINexusII said:
try another video chatting application (Google+ Hangouts, GTalk) and see if they give the same issue. then youll know if its the app itself or some hardware issue
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This is a good troubleshooting step and I will try it later today, but like I said I can see myself in the little box in the corner while skyping and I can run the camera app.
Thank you for your suggestions so far. I'll be back tonight with results.

I can't even get Skype to login here.

davisac said:
I can't even get Skype to login here.
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This is the version of Skype that I use on the 7 and it works great.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1148708

fp99 said:
This is the version of Skype that I use on the 7 and it works great.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1148708
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Thanks, but I've tried that one too. I must be doing something wrong because I can't find anyone else with this problem.

davisac said:
Thanks, but I've tried that one too. I must be doing something wrong because I can't find anyone else with this problem.
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Rarely use skype but did try it on my rooted/stock nexus 7 and got exactly what you describe, video on nexus 7 but not on recipient's computer (only audio).

Could it be because you are rooted that causes the issue...... Like sky go you can only use if not rooted. Try using voodoo ota to temp hide root and then restart Skype.
Don't use Skype, not sure if affected by root. No harm in trying.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium

Maybe fixed?
fp99 said:
This is the version of Skype that I use on the 7 and it works great.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1148708
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That is the version I am using too.
I realized today that I am a moron. I was only testing the Skype with one recipient. so, what if the problem was on their end?
Turns out, they were using a laptop with a mobile data card. I just used my wife's phone with the Skype app and all went well. video on both sides. :victory:
However!!! I need to continue testing because before I tried that I fund the advanced settings in SkypeMod that forces video calling! I checked Force-enable Video-calling, Force Camera Rotation, and Unlock Orientation.
Since I had to search high and low for someone with the same problem and no resolution, I understand how frustrating that can be. I will continue updating this thread and [SOLVED] it when I am satisfied that I got the answer for the people from the future.
/onlyhalfthetime

New info!
The SkypeMod makes skype work on my rooted EVO 4G! that's a two year old phone. I had long since given up hope of using skype. This is awesome. That is all.
/onlyhalfthetime
P.S. When I'm not poor (I got the nexus 7 for Christmas, haters), I'm gonna throw the dev a few shekels. :good: :angel:

It was indeed the other person's issue. No one else could Skype him either. That was silly on my part. However, I did uninstall SkypeMod and reinstall the regular app and got no video with anyone. Maybe because I'm rooted? Using SkypeMod I was able to skype anyone and they could see my video. Just make sure you go into the advanced settings and force enable video.
What an awesome apk. I am still floored that it works on my EVO 4g!
Marked thread solved. Have a good one, gentlemen and ladies. :highfive:

[Q] Music turns on when earphones plugged in - how to disable?

Whenever I plug in my headphones into Note-3, the Samsung Music app starts and plays. Personally, I prefer to not have it start. I usually use a different music app or audio book player.
Is there a way (presumably in settings somewhere) of disabling Music app from starting when earphones are plugged in?
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SOLVED.
See bottom of thread.

Skeleton said:
Whenever I plug in my headphones into Note-3, the Samsung Music app starts and plays. Personally, I prefer to not have it start. I usually use a different music app or audio book player.
Is there a way (presumably in settings somewhere) of disabling Music app from starting when earphones are plugged in?
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You have to disable Page Buddy service.
I also found this annoying.

donalgodon said:
You have to disable Page Buddy service.
I also found this annoying.
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That's it! I now remember it on my previous Note-2.
Oh wait - I can't find it. Does it still exist on the Note-3?
(If so, can you lead me to where it is hidden?)
Thanks ...

Skeleton said:
That's it! I now remember it on my previous Note-2.
Oh wait - I can't find it. Does it still exist on the Note-3?
(If so, can you lead me to where it is hidden?)
Thanks ...
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I think there is a setting for it somewhere in the ROM itself, as I recall, but I always just completely remove the service with Titanium Backup.

There was a setting for it, but I can't seem to locate it anymore. The setting still exists in N7player though.
Mine doesn't do this, perhaps because I disabled MusicFX, Adapt Sound and Multimedia UI Service Layer? Or the setting in N7 enforces it?
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I have disabled the PageBuddyNotiSvc" in Application Manager. I had to also delete the service's cache, then it worked.
This works - YEAH!

[Q] Lost Sound

Hi Guys
This is weird. My shiny new Note 3 is about three weeks old. It's working 99.9% perfectly except for a slight sound problem. The problem is that when it is connected to a charging dock it USED to play a tone. Now it just vibrates slightly (but still charges). I also noticed that my camera doesn't make a shutter sound when I take a photo. I wondered whether the two issues are related in some way?.
All other sounds seem to be working OK on the Note3 (so it's not a volume setting) and I have checked whether option for the dock 'making a sound' is switched on. Additionally, there doesn't appear to be an option in the camera settings to switch on/off the sound, so it can't be that.
OK none of this is a major problem, but it is a bit of a niggle!
I hate niggly things! .
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks

You made any changes recently?

Hiya
Yes, gazillions of changes due to installing apps! Too numerous to narrow it down to a specific action
Cheers
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium HD app

stevep said:
Hiya
Yes, gazillions of changes due to installing apps! Too numerous to narrow it down to a specific action
Cheers
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium HD app
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If you can't/won't narrow it down, how is anyone else supposed to?
Do you have these checked files in the screenshot?

Thank you. That looks like a useful screenshot - where do I go to check if the sound file is checked as in your screenshot? I guess thats your file manager isn't it? I'm using ES explorer and the phone isn't rooted. Do you happen to know which folder these sound files live? I did a file search and it couldn't find any of the files shown in your screenshot
Cheers

stevep said:
Thank you. That looks like a useful screenshot - where do I go to check if the sound file is checked as in your screenshot? I guess thats your file manager isn't it? I'm using ES explorer and the phone isn't rooted. Do you happen to know which folder these sound files live? I did a file search and it couldn't find any of the files shown in your screenshot
Cheers
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I use Root Explorer, those files are in system>media>audio >ui.
However, as far as I know you can't access the system folder unless you're rooted, so I think it's unlikely that you've deleted them.

Lost Sound
B3311 said:
I use Root Explorer, those files are in system>media>audio >ui.
However, as far as I know you can't access the system folder unless you're rooted, so I think it's unlikely that you've deleted them.
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Thanks again - at least I know i probably haven't deleted them. I don't suppose there's a way of 'force reinstalling' the stock camera app is there?

stevep said:
Thanks again - at least I know i probably haven't deleted them. I don't suppose there's a way of 'force reinstalling' the stock camera app is there?
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No idea, sorry. I rooted mine 20 minutes after its first boot, hence clueless really uprooted devices

Lost Sound
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No idea, sorry. I rooted mine 20 minutes after its first boot, hence clueless really uprooted devices
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OK case closed - I hard reset the phone, reinstalled all the original apps and the missing sounds are back. Sorted! Bit of a drastic measure though
Still don't know WHY the sound disappeared from just the docking process and the camera shutter, but it least it's all fine now
Thanks for all your help and suggestions.

is there a way to split ring volume and notification volume?

Hi i was wondering if anybody has any way of changing the ring and notification volume separately, this is a feature im missing coming from samsung is there any fix for this?

No, that's a new "feature" of Android 9. No separation anymore.
What I did was to download the sounds I use to my PC, lowered/raised the volumes where needed, and put them on the phone again.

I was just trying this same thing a few days ago, i swear i thought you could do this on older phones.
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jackennils said:
No, that's a new "feature" of Android 9. No separation anymore.
What I did was to download the sounds I use to my PC, lowered/raised the volumes where needed, and put them on the phone again.
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That's a nice new feature thanks for that tip

app - Phone ring control
you may try this app "Phone ring control" - works for me

jackennils said:
No, that's a new "feature" of Android 9. No separation anymore.
What I did was to download the sounds I use to my PC, lowered/raised the volumes where needed, and put them on the phone again.
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How can it be called a feature if you don't want it?