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Changing default launcher buttons

Lets say I wanna change the icon shortcut link to Handcent instead of the default Messanger, theres gotta be a way to change it. Hopefully without rooting.

No way to change them. This feature and app menu options where removed from the epic.

Solution here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=770529

Pops_G said:
Solution here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=770529
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I'd call that a workaround rather than a solution: I'm hoping for a solution via root or some other hack. Maybe it'll be as simple as editing a text file?

Quoted from the thread you said didn't have the solution. This might work for the other buttons as well, if you clear the defaults in said applications. That is done under the Settings > Applications, find the app and hit the "Clear Defaults" button.
Just download Handcent. When you hit the messaging icon at the bottom it will ask you if you want to use the stock app or Handcent (then you can check - remember this choice). Now whenever you hit the SMS icon (it will still appear to be the same...). It will open Handcent.
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Pops_G said:
Quoted from the thread you said didn't have the solution. This might work for the other buttons as well, if you clear the defaults in said applications. That is done under the Settings > Applications, find the app and hit the "Clear Defaults" button.
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I'd call that a solution if it also changes the launcher icons to whatever application you're setting as the default. Does it work that way?

Pops_G said:
Quoted from the thread you said didn't have the solution. This might work for the other buttons as well, if you clear the defaults in said applications. That is done under the Settings > Applications, find the app and hit the "Clear Defaults" button.
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The 'Default Messenger' is not listed under Manage Applications, there is one for Handcent but that only makes it the default if you go through your contacts and select the 'text' option.
Otherwise it doesn't change the default launcher icon to open handcent and it doesn't change the logo.
Thats the one thing that is crappy with sprint is how they default their stuff and hard lock you in on it, same with the market place. They must have 3 different versions of the 'Sprint Marketplace' that has the same stuff as regular market place.
They also changed the Downloads section you click in Market to the name of 'Sprint', its like "wtf are they thinking" and it just lists a couple of average free apps under it that are already available.
This is stuff that I hope can be changed without rooting in the future, but it looks like the roms might be the saviour of this phone. SCHEIZA!!!!

It's "sprint's recommended" downloads. Yes, it's annoying, but it's better than locking you out of a ton of apps like other companies.

Question: screen overlay detected... How do I fix it?

Hi,
I am trying to use Waze on my phone, but the app won't open as it keeps saying screen overlay detected. I have gone into my settings and turned off the overlay for all the apps apart from the system apps. But it is still not working.
I have tried searching on Google, and don't have any of the apps installed like twilight, luxe or Facebook which are supposed to be causing the problem.
Any other suggestions on how to fix it?
Cheers
TRI

Do you have a display colour app running?

drummerman said:
Do you have a display colour app running?
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Not that I am aware of unless it is a stock app? Do you have any examples of the apps?

TheRedIndian said:
Not that I am aware of unless it is a stock app? Do you have any examples of the apps?
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Are you using swipe home, if so deactivate and enable the other app and then enable swipe home.

drummerman said:
Do you have a display colour app running?
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Not unless it is a stock app
amar95353 said:
Are you using swipe home, if so deactivate and enable the other app and then enable swipe home.
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Not sure what swipe home is? It's not listed under apps, I usually press the middle button to get to the home screen

TheRedIndian said:
Not unless it is a stock app
Not sure what swipe home is? It's not listed under apps, I usually press the middle button to get to the home screen
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Screen Balance (which adjusts screen colour balance/tint) and which I recommended in another thread creates an overlay.
Certain apps will not function properly unless SB is turned off.

TheRedIndian said:
Not unless it is a stock app
Not sure what swipe home is? It's not listed under apps, I usually press the middle button to get to the home screen
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It's not a stock app it's a downloaded app from the play store.

I usually turn off off all the apps using it and turn it on after... It's a frustrating issue but what are you going to do.

If it's bothering you find a good Rom, for example Superman Rom, Overlays was removed as it's too much if s hassle
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TheRedIndian said:
Hi,
I am trying to use Waze on my phone, but the app won't open as it keeps saying screen overlay detected. I have gone into my settings and turned off the overlay for all the apps apart from the system apps. But it is still not working.
I have tried searching on Google, and don't have any of the apps installed like twilight, luxe or Facebook which are supposed to be causing the problem.
Any other suggestions on how to fix it?
Cheers
TRI
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It has nothing to do with any of that, it's Google's fault. You can flash a fix which is in Phoenix rom thread or go back to a previous stock rom

drummerman said:
Screen Balance (which adjusts screen colour balance/tint) and which I recommended in another thread creates an overlay.
Certain apps will not function properly unless SB is turned off.
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Tried setting the screen display to basic, but that didn't work

TheRedIndian said:
Tried setting the screen display to basic, but that didn't work
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Sorry, I didn't make myself very clear. Screen Balance is an app, separate to the UI's adjustments.

I had the same overlay issue,what I did that Ive disabled all the apps altogether,and switched them on back one by one,discovered that an application called Swipe Home Button Ive installed was responsible,so I have uninstalled after which everything was normal.

Is it safe to turn off the overlay for the system installed apps? I have turned off the overlay for all other apps that I have installed

The app that was causing me this problem after this weekend's AT&T software update was Bing. I Uninstalled it and all was fine.

How I finally fixed the "Screen Overlay" problem on my S7 edge.
The easiest fix, only full fix, I have found is as follows. When the screen overlay screen opens in settings, just turn everything marked on to off. Which by the way is the only thing you can do on this screen. Since I did all my apps, even the ones that weren't working, are working as they should. Hope this helps someone.

As Richie and Monigote stated, flash the screen overlay fix from Phoenix ROM. LoL pay attention please
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-...s-hybrid-s7e-urv1-00-00-t3357561/post68010406

even when I tried to turn overlay off for all apps mine still was going wrong and I couldn´t use some apps...the only way I got this fixed was making a reset (from the configs options it self) from all my configurations, just configurations, not all data in the phone, it works fine for now...
now I´m with problem with my mobile data connection, I don´t know if it´s from my brand or my phone...

TheRedIndian said:
Hi,
I am trying to use Waze on my phone, but the app won't open as it keeps saying screen overlay detected. I have gone into my settings and turned off the overlay for all the apps apart from the system apps. But it is still not working.
I have tried searching on Google, and don't have any of the apps installed like twilight, luxe or Facebook which are supposed to be causing the problem.
Any other suggestions on how to fix it?
Cheers
TRI
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The message about overlay detected i have seen and experienced a number of times.
BUT the only time this has occurred is when i was using SideSync
i.e. I am using it to Remote control the device using my PC
or am using my PC to display my Phone within my PC screen (So i can use my phone while using the PC)
The warning was being presented by some apps because SideSync was overlaying the screen to mirror it to my PC screen)
As soon as i disconnected this message stopped.
Not am not saying your using SideSync, But any other app you have installed that can mirror / allow remote access or displaying your phone screen on another device like PC may be causing the problem

TheRedIndian said:
Hi,
I am trying to use Waze on my phone, but the app won't open as it keeps saying screen overlay detected. I have gone into my settings and turned off the overlay for all the apps apart from the system apps. But it is still not working.
TRI
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Did Pokemon enable the game overlay?
Small controller icon that comes up when games like Pokemon are playing - that could be your issue.
Settings / Advanced Features / Games / Games Tools = disable

Letting application run in the background of the operating system in android 7 EMUI 5

How to let the application run in the background of the operating system in android 7 EMUI 5.0, Huawei-Mat 8?
In the previous version, Android 6, the application should be kept in the Protected Apps, but after updating the operating system the Protected Apps disappeared.

Click the square button on home screen, select your app, and click the Lock on its upper-right corner.

Phone manager - Battery - Close apps after screen lock

dante-fu said:
Phone manager - Battery - Close apps after screen lock
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Thanks, I tried this option before and I kept it for two days as a test, unfortunately it doesn't work.

Maybe this help
Settings, apps, settings, special access, ignore battery optimization
I noticed some apps get crush afte screen lock no matter what u do
I think its a firmware bug
Gesendet von meinem Mate 8

dante-fu said:
Phone manager - Battery - Close apps after screen lock
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Thank you, I tried, but it will be deactivated after swapping or put it in the bin.

James_Watson said:
Click the square button on home screen, select your app, and click the Lock on its upper-right corner.
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Thank you, I tried, but it will be deactivated after swapping or put it in the bin.

amin318 said:
Maybe this help
Settings, apps, settings, special access, ignore battery optimization
I noticed some apps get crush afte screen lock no matter what u do
I think its a firmware bug
Gesendet von meinem Mate 8
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Actually I got this solution also, in the last week, and I kept it for three days. Unfortunately it is not working.

Even I made factory data reset. I reinstalled all my apps again. Again the same result.

almasruri said:
Thanks, I tried this option before and I kept it for two days as a test, unfortunately it doesn't work.
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It doesn't say it anywhere but you have to restart the phone for each change there to take effect.

dante-fu said:
It doesn't say it anywhere but you have to restart the phone for each change there to take effect.
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Thank you very much for this advice. I restarted the phone and it is working up to now.

Ooho, the same problem came again after three days.

I'm trying this setting on mysms to get it to work all the time.
Not receiving notifications when you should be? Here's a Huawei oddity that we've found to be irksome with some apps not sending alerts/notifications even when all settings are apparently correct (WhatsApp is our problematic one). It's to do with EMUI's strict power efficiency. If you stop receiving notifications try this (to access Ignore Optimisations): access Apps (method above) > hit the blue settings cog icon to the bottom > select Special Access under the Advanced tab > Unrestricted Data Access. Here apps can be granted always-on data irrelevant of what other settings state. source: www.pocket-lint.com/news/140204-hua...-tricks-take-charge-of-your-mate-9-p9-honor-8

Unusual Google search bar widget

Hello folks, I've got a strange visual issue with my Galaxy S8:
Huh, seems like I can't link any images. Sorry if I trasgress the board rules in my first post:
hCATSttp://i.imgur.com/xwKihwe.png
My Google search bar stopped being the Galaxy S8's one. The microphone icon is still in the right but the Google logo is now absent, the space is more bright (I think), the corners aren't rounded, and the text "Say Ok Google" is aligned in the right. Practically, it's in material design with the wrong alignment.
There aren't any other launcher installed, I'm still using TouchWiz/Samsung Experience.
How can I fix this problem?
P.S. The similar threads popup sure is useful (not for my case), every board should have something like this.

This has happened to me as well.
To fix you'll need to go into the Google App Settings --> Widgets --> Turn off "Show Updates"
Hope that helps.

bishmality said:
This has happened to me as well.
To fix you'll need to go into the Google App Settings --> Widgets --> Turn off "Show Updates"
Hope that helps.
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Thank you! thats help me.

bishmality said:
This has happened to me as well.
To fix you'll need to go into the Google App Settings --> Widgets --> Turn off "Show Updates"
Hope that helps.
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Thanks, this solved my problem.

bishmality said:
This has happened to me as well.
To fix you'll need to go into the Google App Settings --> Widgets --> Turn off "Show Updates"
Hope that helps.
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I have the same problem, but it was already turned off..
Do I need to do something else? Thanks!

Cennie said:
I have the same problem, but it was already turned off..
Do I need to do something else? Thanks!
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Try to go to Settings > Apps and find Google App, then uninstall the updates thru the three dots.

bishmality said:
This has happened to me as well.
To fix you'll need to go into the Google App Settings --> Widgets --> Turn off "Show Updates"
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Septoleyfe said:
Try to go to Settings > Apps and find Google App, then uninstall the updates thru the three dots.
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Tried it, and it works, until I lock the phone.. When I unlock the phone it changes back.......

Or use a custom version. Got tired of samsung version. This and it looks cooler equal or better funcionality

eduardmc said:
Or use a custom version. Got tired of samsung version. This and it looks cooler equal or better funcionality
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Where can I get that one?

How do I UNHIDE an app????

I was having trouble with an app (Android Auto) so I disabled it, which I shouldn't have, because it hid the app on my screen. As a result, the app no longer functions with my car.
Can somebody please tell me how to UNHIDE the app? I have watched 20 YouTube videos on how to unhide apps, unfortunately, they all show things that I do not have on my version of Android 10.
Thank you!

cameraz said:
I was having trouble with an app (Android Auto) so I disabled it, which I shouldn't have, because it hid the app on my screen. As a result, the app no longer functions with my car.
Can somebody please tell me how to UNHIDE the app? I have watched 20 YouTube videos on how to unhide apps, unfortunately, they all show things that I do not have on my version of Android 10.
Thank you!
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Should be pretty simple and standard... I am assuming you are running stock A10 - if not, the names of the options in Settings may be a bit different, but the idea is still the same. Go to Settings -> Apps & notifications -> App Info. Above the app list there is a dropdown - make sure "ALL APPS" is selected, so both enabled and disabled apps are listed. You should see the Android Auto on the list below, marked as "Disabled". Tap on it - it will open the app details, then hit "Enable". That's all.

kt-Froggy said:
Should be pretty simple and standard... I am assuming you are running stock A10 - if not, the names of the options in Settings may be a bit different, but the idea is still the same. Go to Settings -> Apps & notifications -> App Info. Above the app list there is a dropdown - make sure "ALL APPS" is selected, so both enabled and disabled apps are listed. You should see the Android Auto on the list below, marked as "Disabled". Tap on it - it will open the app details, then hit "Enable". That's all.
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Thanks, but I did all of that! I see Android Auto on the list, but it is not marked as "Disabled." When I click on it, it appears as Enabled in the app details.
However, that's not the problem. The problem is that the app is hidden from my Home Screen. So, in order for me to access it, I have to go into the Settings, etc., etc.
Is there a way to UNHIDE the app so it appears on my Home Screen? Thanks.
PS: I am running stock Android 10.

cameraz said:
Thanks, but I did all of that! I see Android Auto on the list, but it is not marked as "Disabled." When I click on it, it appears as Enabled in the app details.
However, that's not the problem. The problem is that the app is hidden from my Home Screen. So, in order for me to access it, I have to go into the Settings, etc., etc.
Is there a way to UNHIDE the app so it appears on my Home Screen? Thanks.
PS: I am running stock Android 10.
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This is now normal behavior for android auto, the app is hidden and will only show in your car when you connect to your car (as far as I know there is no way to use it on your phone like the older versions), even if you add a shortcut to homescreen it will only allow access to the settings screen (I assume).
If it's not working with your car, go to settings>apps>android auto>storage> and then clear storage to reset everything. While there check it has all permissions granted.
If you want to use AA on your phone maybe consider sideloading an old version (from a reputable store like F-Droid) which still worked from the handset.