I get voice alerts on very few actions. Currently they are when I use stock browser. It say,"page loaded" or "loading started" and with gallery "the check box is currently checked". I have tried everything to turn off. I can't seem to find the option for it. It'd rather annoying!
Do you have light flow installed.....
Doing a search comes up with a few threads with same issue
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not sure whats light flow ?
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Do you have light flow installed.....
Doing a search comes up with a few threads with same issue
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Its an app to control the color of the notifaction led
You only have it if you downloaded it from the play store
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Isn't that Talkback? Disable or turn it off in settings.
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I get voice alerts on very few acs Currently they are when I use stock browser. It say,"page loaded" or "loading started" and with gallery "the check box is currently checked". I have tried everything to turn off. I can't seem to find the option for it. It'd rather annoying!
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Look in your accessibility settings (my device> accessibility> services). If you have any services besides "talk back" listed (they don't have to be active, just listed) it will activate talk back for a few actions (like selecting items in the gallery), even if talk back is disabled. This is a notorious Samsung glitch. The only work arounds are to either uninstall apps that use accessibility or to freeze both Samsung and Google text-to-service apps (which will also disable other text to speech services, like vocal navigation directions when driving, etc). It blows, I know. I just avoid apps that use accessibility.
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Does anybody know how to disable Recommended Shortcuts in the notifications shade? It appears every time I plug in the headphones. I remember that I had to freeze an apk on my Sgs3 to disable it on early firmwares. Later there was an option in the clock settings to turn it off. For the life of me, I can't find that option anywhere on the sgs4...
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I've noticed that if you stop the Page Buddy service before plugging in headphones, it no longer appears. That said there's no option for Page Buddy like there was in the Note 2, or at least not in the same place it was on there.
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I've noticed that if you stop the Page Buddy service before plugging in headphones, it no longer appears. That said there's no option for Page Buddy like there was in the Note 2, or at least not in the same place it was on there.
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Yes exactly, I have it disabled on my note 2 (haven't yet managed to sell it on).
I wonder what does this page buddy do on a SGS4?
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Yes exactly, I have it disabled on my note 2 (haven't yet managed to sell it on).
I wonder what does this page buddy do on a SGS4?
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From the description it's supposed to provide contextual pages.
I disabled the app and the notification went away. I'm leaving it disabled for now to see if it affects anything else I use.
Also there is an option for "Show notifications" for the Page Buddy service Application page. I just unchecked that, leaving the application enabled and the notification is gone now.
I wonder: What is "recommended shortcuts (earphones)" and where can I configure it? I like the idea, yet I'd like to configure it.
But I can't seem to find a setting or app. Is it really connected to a "Page buddy" app? I have no such app on my SGS4.
voice: "Checkbox is currently checked" when checking the checkbox in Gallery
I've played with much of the settings, but still, in the stock gallery, when I check checkbox in a photo, the phone is say "the checkbox is currently checked."
I'm not in Driving Mode, or anything like that, is there a way I can turn it off?
Thank you.
Check TalkBack service under Accessibility in phone settings and turn it off. Maybe you have Light Flow or simillar service installed?
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Check TalkBack service under Accessibility in phone settings and turn it off. Maybe you have Light Flow or simillar service installed?
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Actually, I do have Light Flow installed, is there a way to turn the voice off in Light Flow? I'm scrolling through the menus and don't notice anything. Or is there nothing I can do?
Thank you very much for your input.
I think it's some kind of a bug. Because there was also another app on playstore that also had to be installed as accessibiity service and there was instructions on playstore how to avoid this problem but I can't remember what app it was.
I had the same problem as you and I just disabled Light flow in accessibility so it was still functional and the problem with TalkBack was gone (I had Light flow lite version so maybe this accessibility option was not necessary). You could try enabling and disabling TalkBack also, and disable all of TalkBack functions.
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Found the app - it was iPhone notifications and here is what it says about the bug:
*** Samsung devices users with Talkback/Keyboard/AirView issues ***
* If your device is reading aloud some of your actions, note that this is a bug in Samsung's OS occuring with any accessibility service, here is a fix : http://www.productigeeky.com/faq#1
* You can follow the progress on this bug with Samsung : http://developer.samsung.com/forum/thread/samsung-devices-and-accessibility-services/77/204387
Hope it helps
Thank you for your suggestions, I appreciate it, even if they don't work, I don't mind all that much. I much prefer having light flow around because I love having the notification LED customizable.
Thank you again, I used titanium backup to freeze both Samsung and Google text to speech engines, now there is no more voice, perfect!
Thank you so much.
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Thank you again, I used titanium backup to freeze both Samsung and Google text to speech engines, now there is no more voice, perfect!
Thank you so much.
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Hi.
Can you please specify what you freeze?
I am having the same issue and is very annoying.
Thanks innadvance
drziddo said:
Hi.
Can you please specify what you freeze?
I am having the same issue and is very annoying.
Thanks innadvance
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They should be labeled as "google Text-to-speech Engine" and "samsung text-to-speech engine" in the big long list in TB.
for me this happens when floating notifications is enable
anyone know how to turn it off
Hey all. I am running a stock 9505 and want to use messages+ as my main SMS app but when using any 3rd party SMS widgets when I tap a message it opens in the Samsung messaging app. Is there any way to change this without root?
I am no stranger to rooting but I want to stay stock till my 30 day early failure warranty runs out
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Hey all. I am running a stock 9505 and want to use messages+ as my main SMS app but when using any 3rd party SMS widgets when I tap a message it opens in the Samsung messaging app. Is there any way to change this without root?
I am no stranger to rooting but I want to stay stock till my 30 day early failure warranty runs out
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test this;
Setting > Apps > all > messages < disable it
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Tried that. Now when I press a message on any of the widgets nothing happens at all.
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Tried that. Now when I press a message on any of the widgets nothing happens at all.
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Hi,
Go to apps,messaging,settings,notification settings,and untick "Notifications"
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Go to apps,messaging,settings,notification settings,and untick "Notifications"
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Have already done that, I want to change the default app that is launched when a message is pressed from a widget, am currently using Android Pro Widgets for the SMS widget but when I tap on a message the horrible samsung app opens, want to change to that messages+
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Have already done that, I want to change the default app that is launched when a message is pressed from a widget, am currently using Android Pro Widgets for the SMS widget but when I tap on a message the horrible samsung app opens, want to change to that messages+
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Does message+ not have its own widget?
Unfortunately not
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Unfortunately not
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And Android Pro Widgets does not have an option to choose message + as its source?
If there is no such option ,then, you should email the maker of the app to either fix it,or show you how to do it.
send from stock contacts app once or reset defaults for stock messaging
I was going to suggest clearing the defaults for the stock messaging app in the application manager but mine was grayed out. I installed the messages+ app (just got my S4 and want a decent replacement anyway) amd then opened the stock contwcts app and sent a text to someone from there. I was given a choice of apps and picked messages+ and "always" instead of "just once." Then I found the widget and put it on my home screen. The correct app now opens. I hope this keeps working and works for you too. Your clear defaults may not be grayed out though since you already have another messaging app installed. I didn't. And if this messaging app is good, thanks for the recommendation! I'm new to Android.
Hi guys,
something wierd happened with my stock browser, when ever I load any page it gives a voice feedback "loading started..." then once page loads it says "page loaded..." its very annoying, I checked settings of browser cannot see anything to disable .. I cleared browser data but no joy
can anyone pls help ?
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Hi guys,
something wierd happened with my stock browser, when ever I load any page it gives a voice feedback "loading started..." then once page loads it says "page loaded..." its very annoying, I checked settings of browser cannot see anything to disable .. I cleared browser data but no joy
can anyone pls help ?
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Do you have something enabled in the accessibility settings? If you have things like light flow or other stuff enabled it messes with the talk back feature and automatically enables it. The only way to stop it is to freeze it or disable the other thing.
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Do you have something enabled in the accessibility settings? If you have things like light flow or other stuff enabled it messes with the talk back feature and automatically enables it. The only way to stop it is to freeze it or disable the other thing.
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nothing is enabled in accessibility, thats what I am wondering what could be causing it
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nothing is enabled in accessibility, thats what I am wondering what could be causing it
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Its usually caused by talkback in accessibility. Talkback can also be triggered by some apps that access notifications like lightflow or floating notifications.
Theres a bug with Talk balk.. try disable then enable again
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thanks guys, enabling then disabling fixed it now
I had the same issue, but turning off / on TalkBack didn't resolve it for me.
What worked was turning off a different app (Dashlane) that had Accessibility on....so now I have no apps with Accesibility on, and the browser stopped talking to me.
I remember my S3 had a similar issue with TalkBack talking when I had LightFlow accessibility on.
I have set up Smart Remote so I can control my TV, etc in my living room. Now that it's set up, the damn thing will not stop giving me "watch now" recommendations in my notification bar. Granted, it's only once a week, but the S5 seems to LOVE giving you annoyingly stupid notifications all the damn time. Does anyone know how to disable these intrusive (it's enormous, with a picture of the show it's recommending) notifications?
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I have set up Smart Remote so I can control my TV, etc in my living room. Now that it's set up, the damn thing will not stop giving me "watch now" recommendations in my notification bar. Granted, it's only once a week, but the S5 seems to LOVE giving you annoyingly stupid notifications all the damn time. Does anyone know how to disable these intrusive (it's enormous, with a picture of the show it's recommending) notifications?
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look for notification settings in smart remote app or disable notifications in application manager for smart remote
and yeah samsung gives crappy notifications regarding this and also about galaxy wating to access our facebook account
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look for notification settings in smart remote app or disable notifications in application manager for smart remote
and yeah samsung gives crappy notifications regarding this and also about galaxy wating to access our facebook account
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I'm in the same boat as the OP. There does not seem to be a disable notifications option.
+1 app manager, disable.
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look for notification settings in smart remote app or disable notifications in application manager for smart remote
and yeah samsung gives crappy notifications regarding this and also about galaxy wating to access our facebook account
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Oh right, I am so used to apps providing their own "turn off notifications" setting that I completely forgot about Application Manager also having that option. Thanks, I turned off notifications for Smart Remote. Now let's see if that works, or if Samsung's penchant for annoying me wins out in the end.
I had to freeze the security update notification in Titanium Backup to stop that thing from telling me to sign up for security updates every couple of days. I just wish there was a "Do Not Disturb" option where I could turn off all notifications except for the ones I want, rather than having to hunt down and disable every annoying pop up.
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Oh right, I am so used to apps providing their own "turn off notifications" setting that I completely forgot about Application Manager also having that option. Thanks, I turned off notifications for Smart Remote. Now let's see if that works, or if Samsung's penchant for annoying me wins out in the end.
I had to freeze the security update notification in Titanium Backup to stop that thing from telling me to sign up for security updates every couple of days. I just wish there was a "Do Not Disturb" option where I could turn off all notifications except for the ones I want, rather than having to hunt down and disable every annoying pop up.
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glad i helped bro
Well its been a while since this was discussed and since I've been on the forum - nice to be back actually.
I am also getting most annoying popups in my drop down bar for "remote control for TV app"
Because I don't have the app install I'm not sure how to disable this notification/popup.
Any other ideas?
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I have set up Smart Remote so I can control my TV, etc in my living room. Now that it's set up, the damn thing will not stop giving me "watch now" recommendations in my notification bar. Granted, it's only once a week, but the S5 seems to LOVE giving you annoyingly stupid notifications all the damn time. Does anyone know how to disable these intrusive (it's enormous, with a picture of the show it's recommending) notifications?
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How can you control smart tv with phone?
thahim said:
How can you control smart tv with phone?
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With the IR blaster & Smart remote app
*Detection* said:
With the IR blaster & Smart remote app
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Do i have to download them on phone or tv?
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Do i have to download them on phone or tv?
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Do you actually have an s5? If so, how do you not know that this app is standard and comes pre installed on your phone? It's right there in the app drawer. It's odd that you were able to find this old post, but can't find the app on your phone.
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Do you actually have an s5? If so, how do you not know that this app is standard and comes pre installed on your phone? It's right there in the app drawer. It's odd that you were able to find this old post, but can't find the app on your phone.
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I have note 3 lollipop.
thahim said:
I have note 3 lollipop.
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Looks like the NOTE 3 has an IR blaster, if it's not already installed, grab Smart Remote from here and try it
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.peel.smartremote
I connected to remote control, but I am not able to disconnect from this app, plz let me know how I can disconnect from this remote control app
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I have set up Smart Remote so I can control my TV, etc in my living room. Now that it's set up, the damn thing will not stop giving me "watch now" recommendations in my notification bar. Granted, it's only once a week, but the S5 seems to LOVE giving you annoyingly stupid notifications all the damn time. Does anyone know how to disable these intrusive (it's enormous, with a picture of the show it's recommending) notifications?
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Of course you can turn off it's notifications. Do as the following steps:
Step 1. Enter "Settings" – "General" and then you will see "Application manager" listed under "Device manager".
Step 2. Now different lists are shown: "ALL", "TURNED OFF", "DOWNLOADED", "RUNNING" and "SD CARD". In the "ALL" list, preview all the apps on your Android phone and choose the apps which you don't want to get the notification.For instance, tap Smart Remote, uncheck "Show notifications" and you will get a prompt saying that you may miss important alerts and updates if you turn off. Click "OK" if you are sure you want to mute the notifications.
Now you can turn off annoying notifications successfully. I hope this will help you.
There is a notification off option in the app--but apparently it doesn't work...I still get them.
I have that prob too...gonna go to sprint store and ask tech