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All the little updates in Touchwiz

So you all know the big things Touchwiz updates, but here's all the lil' stuff they don't advertise. I was fortunate enough to visit the event and grab a T-shirt. Basically a lot of the stock apps are kind of revamped.
The video player now makes smaller videos full screen, it has the option to make your video look warm, cool, or normal, and even bookmark spots while you're watching.
The Click sound when closing the tablet sounds different, a lot cleaner and realistic.
They've added a file browser so no need to use a 3rd party one.
World Clock, a 3D globe world clock that you can literally spin and see dark and light sides of the world, pretty cool.
The screen, when held upside down, will no longer go black, and turn back on upside down, it will now rotate 180 just like its ipad bretheren...
Thats the Jist of what I can remember.
One question I had and was wondering if anyone could answer, is that
they've added an option in the wireless tab labeled, Kies via Wifi. I loaded up Kies on my macintosh, and clicked that option, it scans my wifi but never recognizes any devices. anything I should know on how to get that to work?

The included file manager is great. It far better than the junk you see in the market.
Also they added a great task/RAM manager app in the mini bar.

I am wondering if it's similar to Kies Air? If that's the case you won't need Kies installed on your Mac since all communication takes place within desktop browser. Simply launch the app on your device and it will give you a URL to enter into your desktop browser. It really is a very cool app
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Was "quick controls" in the webbrowser added by the Touchwiz update? I don't remember seeing it before. It's in the browser settings, under labs, you can then use the browser in fullscreen, hiding the tab bar and the url bar. The browser is then controlled by swiping from either side. Here's a screen:
http://imageshack.us/f/64/sc20110727125658.jpg/

thatdude90210 said:
Was "quick controls" in the webbrowser added by the Touchwiz update? I don't remember seeing it before. It's in the browser settings, under labs, you can then use the browser in fullscreen, hiding the tab bar and the url bar. The browser is then controlled by swiping from either side. Here's a screen:
http://imageshack.us/f/64/sc20110727125658.jpg/
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Naw Dude, that looks new

thatdude90210 said:
Was "quick controls" in the webbrowser added by the Touchwiz update? I don't remember seeing it before. It's in the browser settings, under labs, you can then use the browser in fullscreen, hiding the tab bar and the url bar. The browser is then controlled by swiping from either side. Here's a screen:
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Yes this is a touchwiz update.

AnyMal said:
I am wondering if it's similar to Kies Air? If that's the case you won't need Kies installed on your Mac since all communication takes place within desktop browser. Simply launch the app on your device and it will give you a URL to enter into your desktop browser. It really is a very cool app
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Sadly I don't think thats what it is,
- it says "Wi-Fi Devices on [your wireless network's name]
- then it will Load a bit and eventually say "No Devices"

thatdude90210 said:
Was "quick controls" in the webbrowser added by the Touchwiz update? I don't remember seeing it before. It's in the browser settings, under labs, you can then use the browser in fullscreen, hiding the tab bar and the url bar. The browser is then controlled by swiping from either side. Here's a screen:
http://imageshack.us/f/64/sc20110727125658.jpg/
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This is not a touchwiz update. It was from the minor update a few days ago that included the videos and stuff. I have the quick controls feature and im not on touchwiz

5thElement said:
The included file manager is great. It far better than the junk you see in the market.
Also they added a great task/RAM manager app in the mini bar.
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oh really does it include:
- LAN folder browsing/streaming
- FTP
- ZIP files management
- ect
like ES File Explorer ?
you should really stop with your half trolling/lying

jeandujardin01 said:
oh really does it include LAN folder browsing/streaming like ES File Explorer ?
you should really stop with your half trolling/lying
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Wow, the name calling is uncalled for sir.
I don't think it does. So thanks for correcting me and pointing that out. I guess 3rd party file browsers do still have a place.

jeandujardin01 said:
oh really does it include:
- LAN folder browsing/streaming
- FTP
- ZIP files management
- ect
like ES File Explorer ?
you should really stop with your half trolling/lying
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Bro I know there are a few people that just post just for the heck of it, but I don't think its nice to go naming people like that. Anyway I can't wait to see the updates for myself.

jeandujardin01 said:
oh really does it include:
- LAN folder browsing/streaming
- FTP
- ZIP files management
- ect
like ES File Explorer ?
you should really stop with your half trolling/lying
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You must be kidding. We are talking about file manager for the tablet not a network file manager. Quite funny. Also, ES File Manager is a VERY crude app and the UI is not optimized for tablets. Its a pain to use. On the other hand the file manager that comes with TouchWiz is fully designed for the tablet, its VERY intuitive, very easy to use, and has a FAR superior UI and navigation. You must be kidding because no logical person would have posted what you did.

If you guys need a room.... I'm sure this is what private messages are for. Let it slide and move on.
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A cool feature on touchwiz file explorer is the ability to drag and drop files
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sdicker89 said:
This is not a touchwiz update. It was from the minor update a few days ago that included the videos and stuff. I have the quick controls feature and im not on touchwiz
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I wonder why all of us didn't get the google video update?

lordwinkevin said:
A cool feature on touchwiz file explorer is the ability to drag and drop files
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I was just going to mention this. If you use ES File Explorer you have to cut and paste to this stupid, crude TAB. Then from this stupid tab you copy to the locations you want. ES File Explorer is such a crude painful app to use.
IMO jeandujardin01 is just trolling. Nobody with any logic would post something like that and be serious.

5thElement said:
The included file manager is great. It far better than the junk you see in the market.
Also they added a great task/RAM manager app in the mini bar.
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How so? ES File Explorer is lightyears ahead. Especially with the fact that you can manipulate the files with root access (i.e. copy/delete files in the system/app folder). Not to mention the tons of other options it provides over the basic File Manager.

akarol said:
How so? ES File Explorer is lightyears ahead. Especially with the fact that you can manipulate the files with root access (i.e. copy/delete files in the system/app folder). Not to mention the tons of other options it provides over the basic File Manager.
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Oh ya the stupid tab where you are forced to copy file to is "lightyears ahead". The UI is crude to the extreme and not designed for tablets, no drag and drop feature is pathetic.
Get real...

akarol said:
How so? ES File Explorer is lightyears ahead. Especially with the fact that you can manipulate the files with root access (i.e. copy/delete files in the system/app folder). Not to mention the tons of other options it provides over the basic File Manager.
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+1, stock tw file expolerer is almost useless

Anyone figure out how to print?

feel like recommend some free and lite handy apps for you guys

These are my favorite free and lite apps , veterans might have them all, just feel like sharing with some newer comer ,
My aim is Free, Lite(under 1MB) and Handy
Anyone are welcome to add more to the list , let's share
1. Home Smack
HomeSmack allows you to easily manage your default apps, in the following categories:
Home: Launcher that runs when you hit the Home button
Long-Press Search: Normally Voice Search
Browser: When clicking web links in other apps
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.homesmack&feature=search_result
2. Adfree (need root)
AdFree removes most ads in the browser and other apps. It does this by nullifying requests to known host names in the system hosts file.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.bigtincan.android.adfree&feature=search_result
3. Cache mate (need root)
CacheMate for Root Users allows you to clear cache from your device in one click
★ ROOT ACCESS, BUSYBOX REQUIRED ★
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.aac.cachemate.demo&feature=search_result
3. My data Manager
Take control of your mobile data - save money & use your plans more effectively.
Take control of your mobile data. Monitor app data usage for your home and roaming plans. Set usage alarms to manage your bill. Track historical consumption to ensure you are buying the ideal plan and maximize how you use your data. Monitor per app data consumption to understand what apps are consuming the most data, and what apps are almost free. Save money by using your data plans more effectively.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mobidia.android.mdm&feature=search_result
4. Quickpic (lightning fast gallery app)
Quick Your Pictures! The best picture viewer/browser/gallery!
The best photo gallery and picture browser&viewer in Android, more quick and clear then the lazy stock Gallery, just as millions of users said!
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.alensw.PicFolder&feature=search_result&hl=en
5. ExDialer (fast and support T9, fully support custom DPI setting)
May be the best smart dialer in android market. ExDialer is a MiUI style smart dialer. If you like it, visit http://www.miui.com to experience excellent MiUI rom. Also you could donate to support my work.
When exDialer installed, two icons will be found in launch panel, exDialer and exContacts. exDialer is the entry of dialer interface with call log view initiated. exContacts give you a view to browse /filter/manage all known contacts.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.modoohut.dialer&feature=search_result
6. Wifi Analyzer
Turns your android phone into a Wi-Fi analyzer!!
Shows the Wi-Fi channels around you. Helps you to find a less crowded channel for your wireless router.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.farproc.wifi.analyzer&feature=search_result
7.gStrings
gStrings - a chromatic tuner for the guitar, violin, or any other instrument.
This is the ad supported version of gStrings (www.cohortor.org/gstrings), a chromatic tuner application measuring sound pitch and intensity.
It will let you tune any musical instrument (violin, viola, violoncello, bass, guitar, piano, wind instruments).
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.cohortor.gstrings&feature=search_result
8. AppZorter Lite for TouchWiz
AppZorter provides you the easiest way to rearrange icons in TouchWiz application drawer.
https://market.android.com/details?id=net.demidoes.appzorter.lite&feature=search_result
last but not least special
Airdroid
AirDroid is a fast, free app that lets you wirelessly manage & control your Android device from a web browser Over-The-Air.
https://market.android.com/details?...=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zYW5kLmFpcmRyb2lkIl0.
This is not a lite app (2.7MB) but it's just too good to ignore, I totally can't live without it now.

Autostarts
Though it is not free, but sure it is lite.
It removes autostarting of many application that you are hardly using. it also prevents to start application with any triger. It just keeps your ROM free, as well save battery too.

DGT & GTD & To-do List
The best To-do App I have found. Its Beta but its great. I've used Astrid, Any.Do & many others To-do Apps but I found GTD to be the best!
Unlock With Wifi FREE
A very useful program. If you have a phone lock, It keeps your phone secure but disables the lock if connected to a friendly Wifi router. Saves the headache for entering your password everytime ! There is also a paid app with more options (which I have bought).

Nice apps, except for this one:
darkinners said:
2. Adfree (need root)
AdFree removes most ads in the browser and other apps. It does this by nullifying requests to known host names in the system hosts file.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.bigtincan.android.adfree&feature=search_result
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I don't feel comfortable shutting down ads on free apps. I mean, putting up with a little ad at the top/bottom of the screen is the least I can do if it means supporting a developer's efforts, even if I can't/won't buy their paid app.
And doing stuff like that is especially hard on developers from countries that can't sell apps in the market...

Therotically, morally i completely agree with you.
But i can't deny it is annoying too.
And consumes reasonable amount of data too.
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Oneiricl said:
Nice apps, except for this one:
I don't feel comfortable shutting down ads on free apps. I mean, putting up with a little ad at the top/bottom of the screen is the least I can do if it means supporting a developer's efforts, even if I can't/won't buy their paid app.
And doing stuff like that is especially hard on developers from countries that can't sell apps in the market...
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totally agree with you on this one, I myself don't use privacy since I graduated from school . I also working in creative industry, I do know the value of intellectual properties and how important to protect them.
for the app that are up for selling and I liked the free version I will purchase the full version but just sometimes. some apps doesn't have paid or ad removed version and I really want the ads go away.
I never care the data as I am on unlimited plan but just hate those ads floating around

Another awesome App is Diskusage.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.google.android.diskusage
It shows exactly what app is using how much disk. Very useful if you have limited disk space.
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and bogramm
Great thread and looking for some more cool apps.. keep them coming people...

Button saviour for people having problems reaching across screen.
Ice streams for movie watching. This is a non market app. Better than July/Netflix plus its free.
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Total Commander, a two-panel view file explorer with root capabilities.
http://www.ghisler.com/android.htm
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Thanks for mentioning Appzorter - it's just what I needed.
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Zeam Launcher
absolutely tiny and beautiful launcher/home replacement.
best I've used, without all the usless bloat.
https://market.android.com/details?...rch_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm9yZy56ZWFtIl0.

Fx file manager has the best UI. Its free and has root. It organizes all you media files.
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intruda119 said:
Fx file manager has the best UI. Its free and has root. It organizes all you media files.
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Nice! thanks man, I was looking for a better file explorer to replace the Astro, This seems do the job

intruda119 said:
Fx file manager has the best UI. Its free and has root. It organizes all you media files.
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Try ES File Explorer. Its the best I have used. You can stream files from your PC, NAS to your phone through it also it lists your Cloud service files (for example on Dropbox)

JulyDerek said:
Try ES File Explorer. Its the best I have used. You can stream files from your PC, NAS to your phone through it also it lists your Cloud service files (for example on Dropbox)
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Check fx, its 10x better with all type of server configuration for streaming.
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[PROBLEM] Nova Launcher Shortcut Limitation ...

I discovered this problem earlier today after several days of testing. I had originally thought that the problem was with CM10.1 ROMs, but it now appears to be a Nova Launcher limitation (unrelated to ROMs).
I have been using Nova Launcher ever since it first appeared on the scene. It’s a great launcher and, regardless of the problem in question, I will continue to use it.
As many of you already know, Nova not only allows you to place shortcuts on your home screen(s), you can also create folders with shortcuts contained therein. App shortcuts are easy (using the drag-and-drop method); however, if you want file shortcuts, you need an appropriate file manager, such as Solid Explorer (my favourite), ASTRO File Manager, ES File Explorer, or Root Explorer, etc.
I have five home screens containing numerous app shortcuts, as well as quite a number of folders that contain both app shortcuts and many file shortcuts.
After more tests than I care to admit, I have been able to determine that Nova has a limitation on the total number of FILE shortcuts (not app shortcuts) that you can have on your home screen(s). For me, this limitation is 61 file shortcuts. If I have more than 61, and I then attempt to up-date my ROM (currently using CM10.1 Nightlies), Nova force closes the moment you reboot to your home screen. Nova boots properly after a ROM up-date if there are 61 or less file shortcuts.
Exception: If you never up-date your ROM, you CAN have as many file shortcuts as you want; however, the limitation takes effect the moment you up-date your ROM.
Caveat: Even if you ultimately bypass Nova Launcher, remove it from your device, re-install it, and then attempt to restore the shortcuts via your novabackup file, it won’t work.
To repeat, this limitation applies ONLY to FILE shortcuts. There does not appear to be any limitation to APP shortcuts. For example, I reduced my file shortcuts to 61 (allowed), and added another 20 app shortcuts to a sixth home screen (just as a test). There was no problem after up-dating the ROM. All file shortcuts were there, as well as the additional 20 app shortcuts.
While the 61 limitation applies to me, I’m not saying that it couldn’t be a different number for other users. I’m simply stating that other users should be aware of a potential limitation.
Peter

Jesus. Who would want so many shortcuts? Half of those I bet you barely use.
I suggest you emailing nova launcher with your beef.
I use nova launcher and it rocks.
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Brava27 said:
Jesus. Who would want so many shortcuts? Half of those I bet you barely use.
I suggest you emailing nova launcher with your beef.
I use nova launcher and it rocks.
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I absolutely agree. Nova is the very best. However, I need the shortcuts. It makes my daily work life much easier to quickly access files when I'm with clients. And, yes, I do access about 80+% of them on a daily/weekly basis.
I've come up with a solution, though, using Solid Explorer (my favourite). It isn't exactly what I wanted, but it's almost as good.
Peter

I doubt this problem should be adressed to XDA, the limitation is app related, the dev has to know
I would also suggest you moving all your files to a folder you create, then shortcut that folder instead of each individual file

Damn that is ALOT of file shortcuts!
ATT S4 Rooted. Beastin.
4.2.2

polish_pat said:
I doubt this problem should be adressed to XDA, the limitation is app related, the dev has to know
I would also suggest you moving all your files to a folder you create, then shortcut that folder instead of each individual file
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Thank you for your comments. I have already sent a note to the app developers. I was simply posting it on xda to let others know, as I first discovered the app via xda a couple of years ago.
On your second suggestion, I have already done that. Thanks, though.
Peter

PeterGuru said:
Thank you for your comments. I have already sent a note to the app developers. I was simply posting it on xda to let others know, as I first discovered the app via xda a couple of years ago.
On your second suggestion, I have already done that. Thanks, though.
Peter
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good to know, keep us posted on what the dev replies

I think it is cool when people use their smartphones in ways most don't think of...especially for their business.
Interesting find.:good:

Any way to make stock Miflavor rom let me choose any app to select my file?

I have a few irritating gripes with this stupid software. Aside from certain things not in landscape mode, clipboard not being able to save more then one copied text, my biggest gripe is the system not allowing me to choose the app of my choice to select a specific file! Something that's so simple, fluid and normal on all Galaxy phones and probably any other. For example, when using what's app I want to select a file that the gallery app can't find but the stupid stock UI won't let me select any other app. Only 2 others aside from gallery that have nothing to do with selecting a picture or any other type of file. Does this iterate anyone else and do you have a workaround? Thanks.

Try installing another file explorer but don't specify which is default when it asks, just use something to open the file. You'll get as many options as the system allows.
I use fx File Explorer. One of the best available. If you use fx to navigate to the file you may also get another option via fx to deal with the file.
The issue is likely just the Android OS, not the ZTE software. I find it behaves normally compared to other phones. If you compare to a Samsung, it's probably the Samsung being different. They add so much extra stuff in them that once you start installing extra apps, using apps etc it starts filling cache and bogs the system down more than a more stock, lighter system will.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.fx

Thanks will try.
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Try installing another file explorer but don't specify which is default when it asks, just use something to open the file. You'll get as many options as the system allows.
I use fx File Explorer. One of the best available. If you use fx to navigate to the file you may also get another option via fx to deal with the file.
The issue is likely just the Android OS, not the ZTE software. I find it behaves normally compared to other phones. If you compare to a Samsung, it's probably the Samsung being different. They add so much extra stuff in them that once you start installing extra apps, using apps etc it starts filling cache and bogs the system down more than a more stock, lighter system will.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.fx
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Thanks for the reply, I will try it out. I've never heard of fx I've been using es forever. I just figured I can use quickpic app as a gallery alternative so now I'll try this file manager. But the problem always persist and answering your question, no it doesn't ask me which file manager or app I wanna use for certain actions. Maybe and hopefully this helps. Thanks.

Hi @Wanabedev83,
Would you like to post your screenshot here?
I might experience the same problem, yet I have fixed it. So if it's OK, I would try to help you. Pls post the screenshot.
Thanks in advance!

Anyone Know Of A File Explorer/Manager with These Features???

Hello all. I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a file manager for use on my OP6T (any Android device, really) that has these features:
1) Multi-tab support
2) FTP support
3) Custom Gestures support (this is important to me)
The only file manager I've ever found that has all those features was ES File Explorer, which we all know was removed from the Play Store. I know it's still actively developed, but I'm looking for an alternative, if one exists. I've searched the web using the usual search terms, but nothing shows up. I really got used to being able to open new tabs, close tabs, navigate the filesystem, and many more things by just using gestures in ES.
You all are my final hope in locating another file explorer/manager with those features. My fingers are crossed! TIA

Solid Explorer, hands down. Best one I've found yet

Masamune3210 said:
Solid Explorer, hands down. Best one I've found yet
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I believe you missed the part where I said that I want the app to support gestures. As in custom gestures, not as in just swiping right to access the second panel.
Yes, Solid Explorer is good, but doesn't have gesture support. Thanks for your suggestion, however!!