[Q] Text box on Home Page - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin

So I have a text box that shows up over top of my home page. (see image)
Does anyone know how to make it go away. It showed up when I restored the phone and updated to AMF3. I cannot find where to turn it off at.
Any assistance is GREATLY appreciated.
Von

Does out go away after a reboot?

Developer options you must have something checked to show that. You might've accidently enabled it
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Hmmm I have rebooted and it comes back. I have enabled developer's mode and nothing is enabled so not sure what in that area would be doing it.
If I open anything it goes away until I go back to the home page.

Its not developer options... This is strange. Are you rooted or completely stock?
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Looks a lot like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2369896

theSpam said:
Looks a lot like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2369896
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Why yes it does.. Luckily I got Target to swap the phone out. LOL They had no clue what it was so I got a different phone.
Thanks for all the feed back!
Von

That could have been a pre-PROD device...

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I found a way to force the OTA update.

I have searched around and I couldn't find anyone that has mentioned this before. If you really want the JI6 and don't want to use Kies and when you hit the "software update button" it shows "no firmware" I found a way to force it.
*****JI6 bricks a lot of phones. rooted or unrooted... so be careful! I would unroot and remove any lagfixes just to be safe. If you're phone gets bricked it is not because of this method. it is because JI6 has issues. if you do get bricked... check out this thread: forum.xda-developers [dot] com/showthread.php?p=8522603#post8522603****
**DUMMY PROOF INSTRUCTIONS!**
If you already have launcher pro:
1) goto your homescreen.
2) menu key, add.
3) hit shortcuts and then activities.
4) scroll down to device management
5) select "com.wssyncmldm.wssAppDmUiMain" and hit ok
6) this will put a shortcut on your homescreen that will say device management with blue and red arrows.
7) open that shortcut up and hit software update.
if you don't have launcher pro or don't know what it is.
1) goto the market.
2) search "Launcher Pro" or "Federico Carnales"
3) look for a yellow icon with a house on it.
4) install that.
5) once installed hit your homekey. select launcherpro but don't select use as default until you fall in love with launcherpro ;]
6) then, follow the steps above
Wao...thanks
Wating for froyo now
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Is this for all countries or just the current?
I'm pretty sure its just for the states.
however i was messing around in the settings of that shortcut... and it apears that you can mess with the DM server connection settings and you can mess with a bunch of stuff... so maybe if you change the APN to whatever carrier you are using it would work??
Try it. follow my steps above. goto settings then DM connection settings and edit the network profile apn settings.
connnn said:
I'm pretty sure its just for the states.
however i was messing around in the settings of that shortcut... and it apears that you can mess with the DM server connection settings and you can mess with a bunch of stuff... so maybe if you change the APN to whatever carrier you are using it would work??
Try it. follow my steps above. goto settings then DM connection settings and edit the network profile apn settings.
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thanks for the tip/trick
Any confirmation on this trick? If it works, nice find!
(Go post it on the TMO site )
I tried this on my vibrant and it tels me there is no update available. I have followed the instructions to a T, so I am wondering if anyone has had trouble getting this to work?
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Gigamaster89 said:
Any confirmation on this trick? If it works, nice find!
(Go post it on the TMO site )
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It works :]
This might lead to other cool stuff down the road as well... there are some really cool settings in that shortcut. you can change it to "lab" and "production" profile... so maybe we can get a leaked froyo a little early??
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I tried this on my vibrant and it tels me there is no update available. I have followed the instructions to a T, so I am wondering if anyone has had trouble getting this to work?
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Maybe I spoke too soon?
It worked for me on my phone and my stores demo vibrant... any body else try it?
Must be doing something wrong. I went to device management but don't understand the part with com.wssyncmldm.wssappdmuimain
Where does this go???
Someone please help!!!
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yes!!!!!!!! I got the Update and good to go now. It took more than one try. Just keep trying to get the Update. Make sure you have 3G. It seemed to work when i had 3G
malone972 said:
Must be doing something wrong. I went to device management but don't understand the part with com.wssyncmldm.wssappdmuimain
Where does this go???
Someone please help!!!
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Same thing here! I am completely new on this.
What's launcher pro? I have the American Vibrant but I am using in Germany. Would it work?
This worked for me. Good post. Downloaded Launcher Pro from the market (Free), and then followed these directions. Immediately my 3G arrows were working overtime, and withing 3min I had the OTA available message.
malone972 said:
Must be doing something wrong. I went to device management but don't understand the part with com.wssyncmldm.wssappdmuimain
Where does this go???
Someone please help!!!
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the wssappdmuimain is the first shortcut. Just select it and say ok. It should place a shortcut on your home screen that says device management with a blue and red arrow. Then open that shortcut and hit software update.
Maybe in blind but where is the activities shortcut?
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jtc442 said:
Maybe in blind but where is the activities shortcut?
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check the original post. just update the steps. haha
connnn said:
check the original post. just update the steps. haha
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Cool, thanks!
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Followed intructions to the T. I would suggest doing it over WIFI.
I click on the shortcut and received the update in less than 2 mins.
Installation over WIFI took 4 mins. Hung at the S screen for 3 mins.
Kept all setting and apps, everything works. GPS locked onto 8 out of 12 sats in less than 10 seconds.
3g signal is increased, wifi signal seems to be increased as well..
Awsome find.........
New to all this.
But Just tried it can't find device management in the list.
???
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android662 said:
New to all this.
But Just tried it can't find device management in the list.
???
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The list is alphabetical... so... yeah. right under Daily briefing and DataCreate...
are you in the launcherpro activities list?
Well didnt work for me . I hit software update... the same arrow appear on the top of my phone but they disappeared like in 3 secs! Nothing happened afterwards.
As I have said, does anyone has idea if this would work being overseas? I have the American version, because I bought in NY on Craiglist... But right now I am in Germany.
Coniglio said:
Well didnt work for me . I hit software update... the same arrow appear on the top of my phone but they disappeared like in 3 secs! Nothing happened afterwards.
As I have said, does anyone has idea if this would work being overseas? I have the American version, because I bought in NY on Craiglist... But right now I am in Germany.
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Try this. homescreen > menu key > settings > wireless and network > mobile networks > access point names
What does it say? whatever is selected and if your data is working... write down that APN.
THEN. if you still have the device management shortcut on your homescreen. go into that. select settings then network profile then for the APN change it to whatever you are currently using for your german carrier.
let me know if this works. if it does not and you need to revert the settings the tmobile apn is: epc.tmobile.com

Galaxy Tab 2 P3113 getting 4.2.2 starting today

I found this at Sammobile
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-P3113&pcode=XAR#firmware
I am downloading now a 587M file. Lets see how it goes
Got it also. Icons and fonts are bigger. Weird
and performance wise?
Warrior868 said:
Got it also. Icons and fonts are bigger. Weird
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Lakland said:
and performance wise?
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Seems a little laggy when waking the screen to unlock. I'm going to do a clean wipe later and see how it goes.
ok did a clean install. runs alot smoother now. it has the smart screen that locks when you are not watching the display also.
When you said clean install, you factory reset, then re-flash via Odin? I received the update via OTA...
Warrior868 said:
ok did a clean install. runs alot smoother now. it has the smart screen that locks when you are not watching the display also.
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Any performances change to compare with last 3110 4.2.2 update ?
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Lakland said:
When you said clean install, you factory reset, then re-flash via Odin? I received the update via OTA...
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Yes I did a factory reset only, sorry I wasn't clear.
Hi folks can someone make a flashable zip or give me a dropbox link or something
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Hi folks can someone make a flashable zip or give me a dropbox link or something
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Try going here instead.... http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-P3113
The OP original link downloads faster FYI
Sammobile issues
ShapesBlue said:
Try going here instead.... http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-P3113
The OP original link downloads faster FYI
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Unfortunately (at least for me), I've registered @ sammobile.com, but when I try to download, I get a "Only for registered users!" pop-up.
I even created a second account there. Same thing.
DeanGibson said:
Unfortunately (at least for me), I've registered @ sammobile.com, but when I try to download, I get a "Only for registered users!" pop-up.
I even created a second account there. Same thing.
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Same thing happened to me when I initially went there. Scroll to the top of the page and click login. It worked for me
Waited so long for this only to not install it on my 3113.
Installed it on my GF and daughters tablet already. It is a bit sluggish, but that is expected since neither were clean installs.
Honestly though, I find this update to no longer be needed by me. Since Cody found a way (and whoever else helped) to add the IR-Blaster driver into CM10.2 (JB 4.3), I find this to be a case of too little-too late. That is only my opinion though, of course.
But looking through this update on my GF's tablet I did notice some cool things. Only thing that she dislikes is that now the notification pull down goes over the entire screen, regardless of how many notifications it has. Is there a way to alter this?
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Try going here instead.... http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-P3113
The OP original link downloads faster FYI
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Gracias mate now do I flash this with odin or cwm
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Initial observations
ShapesBlue said:
Same thing happened to me when I initially went there. Scroll to the top of the page and click login. It worked for me
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Tried multiple times (that used to work for me): Login worked for the forums but not for downloads.
However, it doesn't matter, as the samsung-updates.com site worked fine, and only a one hour (1GB) download (not the 2.8 hours predicted).
Observations:
Chainfire's "CF-Auto-Root" works just fine.
There is no option to enable debugging. Yes, there is! On the "Build number" field in "About device" under "Settings", tap seven times to enable on "Developer options". That permanently adds it to the "Settings" menu!
You can make an ADB connection either via USB or "adbWireless", but "adb devices" on the PC shows the device "offline". Both work! A newer version of the Android SDK was needed on the PC ...
It only supports WiFi channels 1-11, even with the "wifi_country_code" database fix that enables channels 1-13 on v4.1.1.
Other than those and some cosmetic changes and minor additions to "Settings", I see no significant differences.
livystewy said:
Gracias mate now do I flash this with odin or cwm
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Odin
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DeanGibson said:
Tried multiple times; did not login.
However, it doesn't matter, as the samsung-updates site worked fine, and only a one hour (1GB) download (not the 2.8 hours predicted).
Observations:
Chainfire's "CF-Auto-Root" works just fine.
There is no option to enable debugging. "adbWireless" runs and you can make an ADB connection, but "adb devices" shows the device "offline". A newer version of the Android SDK was needed on the PC ...
It only supports WiFi channels 1-11, even with the database fix that enables channels 1-13 on v4.1.1.
Other than those and some cosmetic changes and minor additions to "Settings", I see no significant differences.
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Downloaded it and it's running on my tab. Although I haven't had time to really play around with it.
And yes cf auto root works great. Yea it doesn't look much different from the short time I had to play around with it
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Observations.
I upgraded via Kies, got a message saying "Access to the software update service is provided to users in the order in which they request it. Try later" when I was trying the OTA.
This updates the android version to 4.2.2, if you didn't already know.
-The device is not vulnerable to the master key bug.
-The clipboard bug is fixed.. for now.
-Transparent status bar on homescreen and lockscreen
-New wallpapers
-Offline charging indicator slightly changed (color)
-Stock apps (SPlanner/Calendar, Browser, Alarms, Gallery, Memo..) have new UI + New apps: Group Play, Paper artist, Help.
-Device does not overheat now ,comparing to the latest build.
-Battery icon in status bar changes color depending on percentage:
1.Green: 100%-21%
2.Yellow/orange : 20%-11%
3.Red : 10%-6%
4.Warning sign "!" : 5%-1%
Pros: 1. More RAM. 2. Nice weather widget 3. Smartstay feature.
The device is not laggy/sluggish as some users have reported: I upgraded from the latest "UECLK7 4.1.1" build, no factory reset.
Cons: 1. Looks different from previous build, kind of weird - bigger icons and fonts, with more spacing between them. 2. White notification panel which takes over the whole screen. 3. Can't add lockscreen widgets with secure lock (Must use swipe to unlock) 4. Can't add swipe lock with pattern lock, like the previous build. (No shortcuts now, with pattern)
Can anyone confirm apps to sd?
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sickysticky said:
Can anyone confirm apps to sd?
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Confirmed.

No ##DEBUG# with Sacs custom rom

##DEBUG# does not give me any values for any of the options. For example, if I go into 1X Engeineering RF menu, nothing comes up - just an empty black screen. It's that way for all the options.
I would be willing to deal with that is there is any other option, like an app, that could give me the same info.
I have tried ##SCRTN#, updated everything, restarted the phone. Nothing works to get that info there.
Any suggestions?
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##DEBUG# does not give me any values for any of the options. For example, if I go into 1X Engeineering RF menu, nothing comes up - just an empty black screen. It's that way for all the options.
I would be willing to deal with that is there is any other option, like an app, that could give me the same info.
I have tried ##SCRTN#, updated everything, restarted the phone. Nothing works to get that info there.
Any suggestions?
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Look at da last 5 pages on sacs fourm I could've sworn I seen something about debug
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There was stuff about debugging mode, but not ##DEBUG#. They were talking about the development mode option. :-\
Try this out in friend. It has a bunch diff'rent dialer codes that may help you out. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2291171
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I wanted to bump this, to see if there is anything new I can try to get the dialer codes to work. Other ROMS they work fine, but not Sacs, which sucks because Sacs' is the best I've tried.

[HELP] Disable S-VIEW

Hi fellow devs nd members of xda,
I have got problems with my Galaxy S4.. The sview is flashing throughout my screen without any S-Cover or any magnetic material. This happens randomly.. So I need to disable the s-view service and associated files.
I have tried the following :
1. Disable s-view from system settings
2. Renamed and changed permission for system/app/sview service.apk
I heard from another developer to change the value from OPEN to CLOSE in hall_detect file located at sys/devices/virtual/sec/sec_key. But I can't write into the file or rename the file.. The only thing I can do is change the permissions, but that doesn't help..
Does anyone have any idea how this sview works. It's become annoying when I play movies or games on my S4..
Many thanks
AJ
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and a quick note, it seems like it will flash up when using the mobile data or on a phone call.
Bump. Any help..
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Ajith Roy said:
and a quick note, it seems like it will flash up when using the mobile data or on a phone call.
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Is this anything with MODEM/RADIO ? :crying:
Ajith Roy said:
Is this anything with MODEM/RADIO ? :crying:
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I do have this issue! It's damn annoying I moved to AOSP because of this weird issue!
gp545 said:
I do have this issue! It's damn annoying I moved to AOSP because of this weird issue!
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Sad to hear, when it is started. I have this problem since replacement of screen + frame.
Th3DON said:
Sad to hear, when it is started. I have this problem since replacement of screen + frame.
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After KitKat update I guess! Didn't had this problem in JB. Deleted SecView apk and seems to be fine so far though ?
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If you're rooted you could try the xposed modules, there's one in there that disables S-View.
I will edit this post if I find the specifics.
MohammadAG said:
Install Xposed from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
Install my module http://mohammadag.xceleo.org/public/Android/Xposed/DisableSView.apk
It's as close as you can get without disabling the sensor. I didn't hook into the phone so that might still show the S-View window, but that's no biggie. Also, the Smart Stay icon disappears, but hey, that can be a plus
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If you're rooted you could try the xposed modules, there's one in there that disables S-View.
I will edit this post if I find the specifics.
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I have tried this method already but didn't work for me.. I have also tried a module known as Magnet Off but nothing worked for me..
gp545 said:
After KitKat update I guess! Didn't had this problem in JB. Deleted SecView apk and seems to be fine so far though ?
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Could you please tell the location of secview apk file. I will try this
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Have you ever figured out how to turn off S-view magnet sensor? I have the same problem with a magnetic car mount and it's very annoying.
Th3DON said:
Hi fellow devs nd members of xda,
I have got problems with my Galaxy S4.. The sview is flashing throughout my screen without any S-Cover or any magnetic material. This happens randomly.. So I need to disable the s-view service and associated files.
I have tried the following :
1. Disable s-view from system settings
2. Renamed and changed permission for system/app/sview service.apk
I heard from another developer to change the value from OPEN to CLOSE in hall_detect file located at sys/devices/virtual/sec/sec_key. But I can't write into the file or rename the file.. The only thing I can do is change the permissions, but that doesn't help..
Does anyone have any idea how this sview works. It's become annoying when I play movies or games on my S4..
Many thanks
AJ
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Well people say just by removing the L1 screw in our phones under the back, the issue gets resolved.
There is one screw name L1 just under our cover.
Press Thanks if I helped
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DeepankarS said:
Well people say just by removing the L1 screw in our phones under the back, the issue gets resolved.
There is one screw name L1 just under our cover.
Press Thanks if I helped
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Hey Man,
didn't work for me with my GT-I9500 and "The AirDock" still the s view lock screen comes on. Had that screw fully removed and had put the back on after that. Anyone other Ideas ?
Could someone upload their orginal SViewService.apk + SViewService.odex (both in system/app) because I have accidentally delete my ?
alkoforumm said:
Hey Man,
didn't work for me with my GT-I9500 and "The AirDock" still the s view lock screen comes on. Had that screw fully removed and had put the back on after that. Anyone other Ideas ?
Couly someone upload their orginal SViewService.apk + SViewService.odex (both in system/app) because I have accidentally delete my ?
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My problem stopped when i just force stopped the sview app from application manager 4-5 times...
Well here are the apps.
https://db.tt/aT7lkxix
Press Thanks if I helped
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DeepankarS said:
My problem stopped when i just force stopped the sview app from application manager 4-5 times...
Well here are the apps.
https://db.tt/aT7lkxix
Press Thanks if I helped
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First Thanks for uploading your files but sadly I think I broke something because I geting only a black screen with statusbar at the top even when I paste in your files back in and this happens since I accidentally delete my. (before that black screen with time, date and so on)
I found no process or app or autostart that contains "s view" or something like that. How did find it and how was it named ?
alkoforumm said:
First Thanks for uploading your files but sadly I think I broke something because I geting only a black screen with status since I accidentally delete my. (before that black screen with time, date and so on)
I found no process or app or autostart that contains "s view" or something like that. How did find it and how was it named ?
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I used to forcestop this.
Press Thanks if I helped
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DeepankarS said:
I used to forcestop this.
Press Thanks if I helped
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Okay I understand. My problem is I can't find it (screenshot) there mainly I broke it somehow but do you know if there is any way to install a app back into touchwiz framework because when I try to install that apk it fails.
alkoforumm said:
Okay I understand. My problem is I can't find it (screenshot) there mainly I broke it somehow but do you know if there is any way to install a app back into touchwiz framework because when I try to install that apk it fails.
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Reflash an official rom. All the apks will come back.
Press Thanks if I helped
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DeepankarS said:
Reflash an official rom. All the apks will come back.
Press Thanks if I helped
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You saved my ass, thanks for that. After getting root and so on I tried to follow your instructions. The App was there and I stopped it but needed only one tap (clicked once ->Force Stop) and then stick it on the phone holder but again the S View Cover Screen comes on (with time/date and status bar). I have no clue what to do now because I can't deactivate the app even.
EDIT: When I deactivate the app per third party app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.SystemCleanup.Inteks.org) the black screen comes on without time and date. So there is any other process that start when a magnet comes close to the S4 ?
alkoforumm said:
You saved my ass, thanks for that. After getting root and so on I tried to follow your instructions. The App was there and I stopped it but needed only one tap (clicked once ->Force Stop) and then stick it on the phone holder but again the S View Cover Screen comes on (with time/date and status bar). I have no clue what to do now because I can't deactivate the app even.
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Does your dock have something magnetic??
A magnet triggers that stupid sview.
Use any custom rom that doesnot have sview. It shall get solved.
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DeepankarS said:
Does your dock have something magnetic??
A magnet triggers that stupid sview.
Use any custom rom that doesnot have sview. It shall get solved.
Press Thanks if I helped
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Yes, of course the holder has magnets too so yeah I know its triggering that view but I thought that view could be fully disabled without a custom rom.
A custom rom is no solve for me right now.
The Question would be how the S View got removed in the roms then I could do the same for my stock rom.
Found out that the Hall Sensor triggers that but found nothing to disable or something like that.

Smart Settings on Verizon

I looked for smart settings on my Verizon unit and couldn't find it. Looks like Verizon removed it.
Here is how to get it back.
Download QuickShortcutmaker from the market
Open it and scroll down to smart settings.
Open the smart settings dropdown.
Now press the first smart settings drop down.
This will create a icon on your home screen.
That's it.
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Awesome! Thanks for the tip!
Thank you for this suggestion. Most Smart Settings cannot be used without the My Places feature active, and that has apparently been disabled by Verizon as well. Any workaround suggestions?
Perhaps try Llama? It can be found in the Play Store
I would be very interested if one of the tmobile phone owners have an apk of my places, and could possibly post it.
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Attached are the APKs. One of the app itself, the other is the engine. Not sure if you need the engine or not though.
Appreciate you posting that, unfortunately it said that they are corrupted. Both files are only a handful of kilobytes each which cant be correct
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Those were pulled with titanium backup. Not exactly sure where it is in the system files for a direct pull.
Possible its under root folder then system then app folder. Im just not sure
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I recommend MacroDroid. Much better than Smart Settings. Smart Settings is terrible by comparison. Verizon did you a favor.
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Ill give that a shot, thank you, i assume it doesnt kill battery (i hope) lol
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jspsuperman said:
Possible its under root folder then system then app folder. Im just not sure
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To be more clear I checked /system/app and /system/priv-app. Nothing was named My Places or anything similar.
Vuciz said:
To be more clear I checked /system/app and /system/priv-app. Nothing was named My Places or anything similar.
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Thank you for trying anyway [emoji106]
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leyvatron said:
I looked for smart settings on my Verizon unit and couldn't find it. Looks like Verizon removed it.
Here is how to get it back.
Download QuickShortcutmaker from the market
Open it and scroll down to smart settings.
Open the smart settings dropdown.
Now press the first smart settings drop down.
This will create a icon on your home screen.
That's it.
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Tried this, waited 5 days but settings aren't turning on. This isn't working at all. Did it work for you?
minuett said:
Thank you for this suggestion. Most Smart Settings cannot be used without the My Places feature active, and that has apparently been disabled by Verizon as well. Any workaround suggestions?
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No, unfortunately Verizon verified that they did indeed REMOVE My places functionality from their version, so no it will not auto-locate your home location after 5 days, either.
IMO, they are trying to force you to use more data. Most people turn their wifi off when they leave, and turn it back on when they come home - Smart setting will do just that. So, why would Big Red not want you to have it? Because when you have to do it manually, you'll forget to turn it back on when you get home... and when you do that, you'll use more data. my *theory*.
jraines1 said:
No, unfortunately Verizon verified that they did indeed REMOVE My places functionality from their version, so no it will not auto-locate your home location after 5 days, either.
IMO, they are trying to force you to use more data. Most people turn their wifi off when they leave, and turn it back on when they come home - Smart setting will do just that. So, why would Big Red not want you to have it? Because when you have to do it manually, you'll forget to turn it back on when you get home... and when you do that, you'll use more data. my *theory*.
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Or people will just leave WiFi on...because it doesn't use that much battery when not in use. This isn't a conspiracy to get people to use more data. Sounds like carriers have to pay for certain features on phones and Verizon didn't want to cash out for some less useful features. Plenty of other apps out there that can turn your WiFi on and off automatically.
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partylikeaninjastar said:
Or people will just leave WiFi on...because it doesn't use that much battery when not in use. This isn't a conspiracy to get people to use more data. Sounds like carriers have to pay for certain features on phones and Verizon didn't want to cash out for some less useful features. Plenty of other apps out there that can turn your WiFi on and off automatically.
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Hmmm... most people I know turn it off, but to each his own. But when that is intentionally disabled along with FM radio, along with Google In Apps Search shortcut (by which you must do an internet search first before just searching for something on your phone...) - a pattern seems to be emerging... but let's give Big Red the benefit of the doubt, right? Let's forget about the lawsuit about them asking Blackberry to disable bluetooth so you couldn't transfer files, or the similar lawsuit about the same kind of thing with Motorola...
No... Nothing to see here... Move along, people, move along...
Any luck with this?
Is there a root app that can do the same thing since My Places isn't working?
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Is there a root app that can do the same thing since My Places isn't working?
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There are numerous apps that don't require root that will do what Smart Settings does and more.
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