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password lock for certain things

Hi everyone.
Well I just have a question that I've searched but didn't come up with many answers for...
I want to know if there are any apps that can lock certain parts of a touch pro 2 [tmobile]
such as: text messages or contacts.
i just have some privacy issues.
i have the energy rom ...just in case you needed to know
any help would be great.
thanks!

same here!

LOL.....Tryin to hide something from a significant other? That's pretty much the only reason someone would want the ability to do this. Cuz if you lock the whole phone, they will think something is up. haha

20_specv_02 said:
LOL.....Tryin to hide something from a significant other? That's pretty much the only reason someone would want the ability to do this. Cuz if you lock the whole phone, they will think something is up. haha
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Yeah, that was helpful. Rather presumptuous, too.

kimtyson said:
Yeah, that was helpful. Rather presumptuous, too.
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haha, and you another reason?

20_specv_02 said:
LOL.....Tryin to hide something from a significant other? That's pretty much the only reason someone would want the ability to do this. Cuz if you lock the whole phone, they will think something is up. haha
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lol nahh
not from a significant other just nosey people

Hack to remove recent used apps in notification bar?

I use the notification bar a lot so the "recent app" section is taking a lot of screen space...to much when it's up to me. Is there a Hack to switch this off and use the notification bar...for notifications? I know I can install a custom rom (my DHD is rooted) but if a hack can do the job?

I'm also curious about how to remove the "recent apps" from my notification bar, as it is useless to me (prefer holding down the home button) and taking excess space on the screen.
Desire Z here.

yep, a hack for this would be great. Pointless when you can just hold home IMO
Anyone?

xspyda said:
yep, a hack for this would be great. Pointless when you can just hold home IMO
Anyone?
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Agreed, I never really understood this menu anyway, some apps don't seem to show up in it. Maybe it would be useful if it had a built in task killer.

I'd like to see it gone for another reason. When I use lots of different apps, and the "recent apps" change greatly Notification Bar lags, sometimes even 4-5 seconds, which is a LOT. Do you experience the same issue?
Also, bump on the idea.

Great idea! Would love some toggles or music controls instead.
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BazookaAce said:
Great idea! Would love some toggles or music controls instead.
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Have a look at liamster mods in themes section

Thanks, but i'm not rooted
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BazookaAce said:
Thanks, but i'm not rooted
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I'm afraid that any major change to these icons or the "recent apps" section will require root privileges.

Definately worth rooting for. Liamstears theme has a customisable power bar in place, though it does allow for both if you feel the need to.

Yeah i know it's worth it, but i do enjoy a stock ROM. I really need a functional phone now, so i don't want to end up with a bricked device

BazookaAce said:
Yeah i know it's worth it, but i do enjoy a stock ROM. I really need a functional phone now, so i don't want to end up with a bricked device
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then you don't have much of a choice really.. since u decided to stick to a stock rom and this removal of the recent apps definitely requires some hacking, u're stuck with having recent apps in your notification page

Yes, this recent apps in the notification bar is just useless and takes up the real estate space. Its so useless when you can achieve same from home button.
It will be great to get a hack or option to switchoff this stupid strip.

lukesky said:
then you don't have much of a choice really.. since u decided to stick to a stock rom and this removal of the recent apps definitely requires some hacking, u're stuck with having recent apps in your notification page
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Ahh, damnit The only thing that's currently stopping me from rooting is the damn downgrade procedure. And i guess there's no point of struggling to make something thats roots 1.72 since 2.3/2.4 is coming soon (i hope).
What's the chance of bricking when downgrading and rooting?

BazookaAce said:
Ahh, damnit The only thing that's currently stopping me from rooting is the damn downgrade procedure. And i guess there's no point of struggling to make something thats roots 1.72 since 2.3/2.4 is coming soon (i hope).
What's the chance of bricking when downgrading and rooting?
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0% lol its impossible to brick you device, downgrading or rooting! the only way to actually brick your device is when flashing a radio or bootloader

I see, i see! I'll read some threads before i decide what to do. Thanks
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BazookaAce said:
I see, i see! I'll read some threads before i decide what to do. Thanks
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people use the "brick" word too easly imo, a bricked device wont power on at all, it is as useful as a brick (hence the name). but you see threads all the time "help bricked" or "have i bricked my device" when in reality there device is faaaaaaaar from bricked so dont let it scare you, its actually quite hard to brick your device

Ok, i know i'm off topic now, and sorry about that, but what is the best guide for downgrading and rooting the DHD?
Edit: Found it myself

If your phone is rooted you could flash a mod by he_stheone64 or by krzysiec and then changing the .txt file to stop showing recent opened app. All the instructions are on there great posts in the themes and apps section.

Yeah, i've done that and it's a very quick and easy process.
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[MOD][KB1] SIX (6) Lockscreens + Power Menu [EDT][2.24.2011]

Hello Captivate users! I bring to you the six lockscreen and power menu mod for stock deodexed KB1. I made this off of Ryude's "Torch 1.0" build. It will work on other KB1 builds but please be aware you will lose any theming you have (accurate battery mod, ect). Flash through Clockwork/Voodoo recovery like normal.
This includes:
~Six Lockscreens [Settings>Display]
~Power Menu
~AM/PM Toggle [Settings>Date & Time]
~H Mod [Does not replace 3g symbol! Displays H when actually using HSDPA!]
~Stay Awake option [Settings>Applications>Development]
~Kill Battery Full Pop-up
DOWNLOAD <<<<< Six Lockscreens + Power Menu [2.24.2011]
UPDATE @ 4:40 2/24/2011
~Disabled the menu key on the rotary lockscreen.
Credits and Thanks
~Big thanks to S0niqu3 for her awesome H mod and AM/PM Toggle
~Credits to Vista2k7 for the initial port of the Rotary Lockscreen on the i9000
~Untermensch for all kinds of stuff. The list is just too long.
~Another big thanks to Vivified and TheYar for beta testing this for me as I do not own a Captivate.
Additional Info
~I typically only make these mods for stock frameworks. I leave it in the hands of rom chefs to incorporate them into their roms. Please do not ask me to make this for another build.
~This mod is available for anyone and everyone to use however they see fit. All I ask is that you give credit accordingly when using in your roms/themes.
Donations
Donations are not required nor are they expected. However if you do appreciate my work please feel free to donate. Thanks!
Whitehawkx >>>>> DONATE
S0niqu3 >>>>> DONATE
Thank you and please enjoy!
**Please note that the screenshots below were taken from my Vibrant. I do not own a Captivate.**

Thanks, I'm sure a lot of people will be very happy to have this

Thank you. downloading now.

Well this just made my decision to go to kb1 better.

Star wars lock is, well, nothing special...I thought it would something different. Nice theming tho.

Thanks for making this, was really missing most of these on KB1

Is there any reason why these mods change the signal bars to 4 bars?

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Is there any reason why these mods change the signal bars to 4 bars?
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This one shouldn't. The screens I posted are from my Vibrant (don't own a Captivate). Everything should be exactly what was included in Torch 1.0 which I believe is stock deodexed KB1.

Whitehawkx said:
This one shouldn't. The screens I posted are from my Vibrant (don't own a Captivate). Everything should be exactly what was included in Torch 1.0 which I believe is stock deodexed KB1.
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copy that....

It is nice to have the stay awake option back in dev. thanks

Is there an easy way for me to edit out the star wars lockscreen and just leave the 5?

So just to make sure this does not change the kernel correct?
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shoman94 said:
Is there any reason why these mods change the signal bars to 4 bars?
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Mine still has 5
xpeppyx said:
So just to make sure this does not change the kernel correct?
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No, it does not change the kernel

Pirateghost said:
Is there an easy way for me to edit out the star wars lockscreen and just leave the 5?
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Why not just theme the star wars lock to something else? You can never have too many lock screens.

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So just to make sure this does not change the kernel correct?
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dude....lol

ryude said:
Why not just theme the star wars lock to something else? You can never have too many lock screens.
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LOL. true i guess....

Pirateghost said:
LOL. true i guess....
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Plus, you could have one as the stock themed AOSP and the other as a "themed" aosp lockscreen.

Pirateghost said:
dude....lol
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I was thinking the same thing. I guess I wasn't imagining things.

ryude said:
Plus, you could have one as the stock themed AOSP and the other as a "themed" aosp lockscreen.
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yeah, i was kind of going for a completely unthemed rom....i have some plans for it

This sounds great, but losing the accurate battery mod is a killer for me...

Lollipop 5.0 No smart scroll

I have just noticed there is no smart scroll feature on my phone.
Used to have it on kitkat but lollipop.
Has anyone else noticed this?
Any workaround?
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yes it's missing and the mute option aswell -_-

sheerazhanifgul said:
yes it's missing and the mute option aswell -_-
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Is there any hope that we will get these useful features in future updates?
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downgrade to kitkat asap.
lolipop is for note 4

dancapitan said:
downgrade to kitkat asap.
lolipop is for note 4
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My question is why did they took it off from lollipop?
I don't want to downgrade but i miss smart scrolling.

Because it was just a crappy gimmick for the majority of people

thahim said:
My question is why did they took it off from lollipop?
I don't want to downgrade but i miss smart scrolling.
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try Tilt Scroll is not the same but is good :good:

I don't understand how it worked for you! I have tried to see how that thing works (I know how it should) in broad daylight under direct sunlight, but I could never make it work! Not only that, Smart Pause, Smart Stay, none of them worked! I was sure that something is wrong with my eyes, maybe people need to have some different kind of eyes, but then I asked at least a dozen of my friend to try to make it work, they all failed, I sighed knowing I have human eyes. Since then I hated any Smart features, and I am so happy that Lollipop doesn't have most of them.

dancapitan said:
try Tilt Scroll is not the same but is good :good:
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Don't wana use any third party app, i'm confused why google removed it.

thahim said:
Don't wana use any third party app, i'm confused why google removed it.
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Lol. So if Samsung adds the feature they make it magic but not with a system app?

kenny1991 said:
Lol. So if Samsung adds the feature they make it magic but not with a system app?
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I hope they will.

V20 Soft Keys

Hi Xda,
Is there an app or safe mod that can change the look of the soft keys? I know that you can go into setting and move them around or add or delete some of them. However I want a different style of icons.
Thanks!

Probably need root and xposed.

theres a app called softkeyz

mr turtle droid said:
theres a app called softkeyz
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Some people in the reviews soft brick there phones with this app or damaged the system UI. So... Sounds to risky unless someone can confirm they were successful.
But thanks for looking

The G.O.A.T. said:
Hi Xda,
Is there an app or safe mod that can change the look of the soft keys? I know that you can go into setting and move them around or add or delete some of them. However I want a different style of icons.
Thanks!
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This is hands down the best soft keys replacement I have ever used AND it doesn't require root. Granted, it doesn't replace them but if you hide them and use this you'll never think about them again.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.de_studio.recentappswitcher.trial&hl=en
I just discovered it when I got this phone and I see myself using it on all phones in the future.

yugendreams said:
This is hands down the best soft keys replacement I have ever used AND it doesn't require root. Granted, it doesn't replace them but if you hide them and use this you'll never think about them again.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.de_studio.recentappswitcher.trial&hl=en
I just discovered it when I got this phone and I see myself using it on all phones in the future.
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Looks like fooView with less features.

The G.O.A.T. said:
Hi Xda,
Is there an app or safe mod that can change the look of the soft keys? I know that you can go into setting and move them around or add or delete some of them. However I want a different style of icons.
Thanks!
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.damianpiwowarski.navbarapps
There you go.
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BROKEN1981 said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.damianpiwowarski.navbarapps
There you go.
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I use this but sadly it only changes the background. It doesn't change the icons

psychoace said:
I use this but sadly it only changes the background. It doesn't change the icons
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It will change them. Go to the community on G+. Pixel nav bar can be imported.
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When I get the phone I'll make a navbar changer for us. It won't be like anything you guys are linking to. It will do exactly what you want it to do. Replace the nav button theme for an alternate style. Easy peasy

markbencze said:
When I get the phone I'll make a navbar changer for us. It won't be like anything you guys are linking to. It will do exactly what you want it to do. Replace the nav button theme for an alternate style. Easy peasy
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Love what you did on the V10 and i bought your blue theme from the play store for the V20. Can't wait for your navbar changer.
In the meantime, i'd sure love an option in your blue theme to make the navbar dark/transparent on the wallpaper/home screen.

Yea I would like to add additional add a menu button to my soft key. Sadly haven't found anything that can accomplish this task

nofroyo said:
Yea I would like to add additional add a menu button to my soft key. Sadly haven't found anything that can accomplish this task
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Try lmt launcher

Sorry for not responding been busy with life haha.i tried soft keys and even with root it didn't work

Anyway to get the pixel soft keys ???

markbencze said:
When I get the phone I'll make a navbar changer for us. It won't be like anything you guys are linking to. It will do exactly what you want it to do. Replace the nav button theme for an alternate style. Easy peasy
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Any news on this project, Mr. Mark? Can't wait for it.

Logantbrown said:
Any news on this project, Mr. Mark? Can't wait for it.
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Nope. Haven't even started it. It's on my list of things to do but it's at the very bottom. Also I was unable to get a tmo v20 and what I was planning on making does require root. My phone doesn't have root so for now I'm not even thinking about this.

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Nope. Haven't even started it. It's on my list of things to do but it's at the very bottom. Also I was unable to get a tmo v20 and what I was planning on making does require root. My phone doesn't have root so for now I'm not even thinking about this.
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Word up! I'm on sprint so root things seem far far off. Love what you do.

That app is sick! Thanks for posting.

ricosuave88 said:
Anyway to get the pixel soft keys ???
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I found an app called Navbar Apps. It can get you pretty close, and doesn't require root.
Here is a link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.damianpiwowarski.navbarapps