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Contacts force closing

Im having a serious problem. Anytime I try to add to or create a new contact, it force closes. I can't in any way edit any contact. The process is com.motorola.contacts. I am on stock 2.3 rooted only. I had previously frozen all the social and yahoo authenticators and since had no adverse affects, went ahead and uninstalled them all. However this was about a week ago, but this problem with contacts began this past weekend. Im at a loss. I need to get this working again. Im very uncomfortable with unlocking my bootloader to reflash as I don't understand the terminology you pros use and afraid to ask for fear of being called stupid (again) by some pros. Any help? And please if you feel the need to make me feel like a complete moron, please bite your tongue. Thank you.
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what all did you delete???? that could very well be your problem. i know on my galaxy tab 7 i deleted the email app and my cam force closed every time and would not work, put the app back and all was fixed.

Yes, probably your contacts get fc 'cause you deleted the yahoo authentication, and I think the contacts (if some of your contacts have a yahoo account) use this authentication, so if the contact app doesn't find the authentication app this fc.
And probably if you deleted others sys apps linked with the contact app, you'll still having fc.
So, what apps did you delete?
Anyway you can try install the app(s) again with rootexplorer
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Maltz said:
Yes, probably your contacts get fc 'cause you deleted the yahoo authentication, and I think the contacts (if some of your contacts have a yahoo account) use this authentication, so if the contact app doesn't find the authentication app this fc.
And probably if you deleted others sys apps linked with the contact app, you'll still having fc.
So, what apps did you delete?
Anyway you can try install the app(s) again with rootexplorer
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The apps I deleted were all the authentication ones for facebook twitter and yahoo. However, I don't save any email addresses in my contacts. Only phone numbers. How would I go about finding the backup I have of those apps with tibu thru root explorer?
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fleurdelisxliv said:
what all did you delete???? that could very well be your problem. i know on my galaxy tab 7 i deleted the email app and my cam force closed every time and would not work, put the app back and all was fixed.
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I only deleted the authentication apps for facebook twitter and yahoo. I tried restoring via tibu but it just hangs and never finishes.
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pre4speed said:
I only deleted the authentication apps for facebook twitter and yahoo. I tried restoring via tibu but it just hangs and never finishes.
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I suggest to freeze apps and don't uninstall them (unless you are 100% certain it's safe to delete).
I had the same problem as you, but in my case I just had frozen the authentication apps, which after I un-froze them, Contacts worked again.
Maybe a ROM reflash is what you need?
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yep i had the same issue i couldnt add any contacts im not 100 but it may have been due. to a app i had installed not sure i do now i reflashed alienv4 and that new 1.4 oc kernal from faux and the other guy and the problem is solved now
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Rayan said:
I suggest to freeze apps and don't uninstall them (unless you are 100% certain it's safe to delete).
I had the same problem as you, but in my case I just had frozen the authentication apps, which after I un-froze them, Contacts worked again.
Maybe a ROM reflash is what you need?
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I was thinking that too. How do I go about doing that without unlocking my bootloader and voiding my warranty. Im tech savvy, but not enough to be able to hide the unlocked if I need warranty service. Any help is so appreciated.
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ltdanno360 said:
yep i had the same issue i couldnt add any contacts im not 100 but it may have been due. to a app i had installed not sure i do now i reflashed alienv4 and that new 1.4 oc kernal from faux and the other guy and the problem is solved now
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I don't want to unlock my bootloader to flash other roms. Is it possible to just reflash my stock rom from AT&T usa atrix 4g without doing so? Any help is greatly appreciated.
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my bootloader is unlocked its such a strait forward and (for me.)simple procedure. just read a guide on this forum its the only way that i no of to flash a rom safely and im on usa at&t carrier
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Most likely its because you installed the leaked Google+ app. Uninstall and your problem is solved.

jiggytom said:
Most likely its because you installed the leaked Google+ app. Uninstall and your problem is solved.
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Nope did not install that.
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I had the same problem when I freeze all the authentication apks.
The Solution: Un-frozen them.
If you have uninstalled them, you should get the apks and install them.
P.S. Sorry for my bad english >_>

carlosfeco said:
I had the same problem when I freeze all the authentication apks.
The Solution: Un-frozen them.
If you have uninstalled them, you should get the apks and install them.
P.S. Sorry for my bad english >_>
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How would I get them?
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well crap what apps did.ya install prior to this issue
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You can try this 2 ways:
1. With root explorer go to: system/app then look for the apps you deleted, tap and reinstall them.
2. Any way can't reinstall the apps, you may try a factory reset: setting/privacy/factory data reset (using this way all your data will be erased)
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ltdanno360 said:
well crap what apps did.ya install prior to this issue
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I installed the afaod enhanced email and a couple games. It had to do with the autho apps I uninstalled. I reflashed my entire rom last night and everything is normal again. Thank you for all your help. Lesson learned. Don't uninstall any system apps!
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Maltz said:
You can try this 2 ways:
1. With root explorer go to: system/app then look for the apps you deleted, tap and reinstall them.
2. Any way can't reinstall the apps, you may try a factory reset: setting/privacy/factory data reset (using this way all your data will be erased)
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I went with reflashing my stock rom. Everything normal now and i didn't lose my data. Thank you for your help. Much appreciated.
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pre4speed said:
I went with reflashing my stock rom. Everything normal now and i didn't lose my data. Thank you for your help. Much appreciated.
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Ok, you're welcome, any problem just ask
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HBO Go

I am trying to use the HBO Go app but it does not show the video, I do hear sound. I am rooted on d801 using clean Rom xe on mobile. Is this an issue with the phone, the Rom or something else?
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Steve5400 said:
I am trying to use the HBO Go app but it does not show the video, I do hear sound. I am rooted on d801 using clean Rom xe on mobile. Is this an issue with the phone, the Rom or something else?
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The app sucks...take a look at the reviews. CinemaxGo app sucks too. Same company handling both apps. Trust me, it's not the device. Frustrating over here as well

Yes I saw those reviews but nothing specific to the g2.
Ahh well
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Steve5400 said:
I am trying to use the HBO Go app but it does not show the video, I do hear sound. I am rooted on d801 using clean Rom xe on mobile. Is this an issue with the phone, the Rom or something else?
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When an app acts funky I always temporarily un-root, but I always re-root before I reboot. It's a pain, but about the only way some apps will run. Do the following to temporarily un-root.
Try an app called "hide my root" you must hide your "SU binary" and uninstall the super user app. Then run HBO GO/ whatever app is not working. After using the app go back to "hide my root" and restore SU binary and reinstall super user app.
I do not have HBO GO, but I have to do this procedure to play my ultraviolet movies and play some EA games.
I am currently running the rooted stock OTA rom. Good luck.
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ElecEngineer1422 said:
When an app acts funky I always temporarily un-root, but I always re-root before I reboot. It's a pain, but about the only way some apps will run. Do the following to temporarily un-root.
Try an app called "hide my root" you must hide your "SU binary" and uninstall the super user app. Then run HBO GO/ whatever app is not working. After using the app go back to "hide my root" and restore SU binary and reinstall super user app.
I do not have HBO GO, but I have to do this procedure to play my ultraviolet movies and play some EA games.
I am currently running the rooted stock OTA rom. Good luck.
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not the problem, its the apps on this one.

Hello every1, I've got an issue with my new LG smartTV oled55c8pla webos 05.40.26. I am not able to install there my Slovakian HBO Go. I've been looking for solution various ways but each other caused just more job to do. that's why I decide to describe my issue here. Would be any1 of you guys be happy to help please?
I've got a spare netgear r7800 router where is possible use vpn but bcs I am using nord vpn I've got to flash router 1st firmware what I do not rly have time for that's why I decided to ask 1st then try something what might cause faulty result. isn't there existing any kind of android emulator over which I can run my hbo go? many thanks in advance

WebOS isn't based on Android. I'd look around here HP WebOS Development and Hacking

Ad blockers??

I've had to remove adblock plus because it kept tripping the unstable connection problem. I was previously using bigtincan's adfree but it stopped working. Kept telling me to update bc the one I had was out of date. Went directly to big tins website downloaded again and I kept getting the same error message. What are other options that are working well with the note 3???
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MicheleJ said:
I've had to remove adblock plus because it kept tripping the unstable connection problem. I was previously using bigtincan's adfree but it stopped working. Kept telling me to update bc the one I had was out of date. Went directly to big tins website downloaded again and I kept getting the same error message. What are other options that are working well with the note 3???
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I've been using Ad Block Plus and have not had the unstable connection problem, are you sure the app is causing it?

airmaxx23 said:
I've been using Ad Block Plus and have not had the unstable connection problem, are you sure the app is causing it?
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Same here - I also have my doubts that it's the app. Booting into stock recovery and wiping cache has worked to fix any unstable connection issues I've had.
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Get Adaway - It simply updates your hostfile, its the best I ever used.

airmaxx23 said:
I've been using Ad Block Plus and have not had the unstable connection problem, are you sure the app is causing it?
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Just speaking for me the application is the trigger. I've put it on and the I get constant unstable messages. As soon as I remove the app the errors stop.
done it twice. Maybe I could have configured it wong. I went with the "simple" list option.
GirLuvsDroid said:
Same here - I also have my doubts that it's the app. Booting into stock recovery and wiping cache has worked to fix any unstable connection issues I've had.
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Adaway is absolutely the best
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deathshead said:
Get Adaway - It simply updates your hostfile, its the best I ever used.
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Bsmith0731 said:
Adaway is absolutely the best
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+1 for Adaway

Any recommended app that doesn't require root? I haven't rooted my Note yet as I do not wish to wipe everything off of it :\. I'm hoping that a root method comes out that doesn't require wiping it soon.

AdAway user here as well. No issues.

I just switched over to AdAway as well since Adfree stopped working

JRummy's AdBlocker IMO happens to be the best, try it here if you haven't. http://d-h.st/4TF

NeoMagus said:
I just switched over to AdAway as well since Adfree stopped working
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giving ad away a go. Thanks all
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Un-installing adblock plus got rid of the "internet unstable" messages for me also. Installed adaway and all seems well.

I got rid of it because it made YouTube 7 minutes to load a video because it was blocking the adds, and YouTube just keeps on timing out on the adds just keep trying to reload. Eventually YouTube gives up trying to load the ad and plays the vid.
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fatsauce said:
Any recommended app that doesn't require root? I haven't rooted my Note yet as I do not wish to wipe everything off of it :\. I'm hoping that a root method comes out that doesn't require wiping it soon.
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Since the hosts file is located on the /system partition, normally read-only during use, root privileges are required to change it

Brandonrz said:
I got rid of it because it made YouTube 7 minutes to load a video because it was blocking the adds, and YouTube just keeps on timing out on the adds just keep trying to reload. Eventually YouTube gives up trying to load the ad and plays the vid.
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What's nice about Adaway is that you can add whichever URL youtube uses for ads to your "whitelist" within the app.
Another example would be that I "blacklist" mtalk.google.com to reduce my google wakelocks/better battery life because i don't use Google Talk at all

NeoMagus said:
I just switched over to AdAway as well since Adfree stopped working
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So far so good with this switch

AdAway doesn't seem to work (I've tried Googling!)

I'm on a rooted MJ7 firmware. After enabling AdAway I've tried thepcspy.com's adblocker test which says it works, however when I tried going to nytimes.com all ads are still present. I tried using mobile data BTW.
I've disabled Chrome's data compression feature and made sure there are no proxy settings in my APN.
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fterh said:
I'm on a rooted MJ7 firmware. After enabling AdAway I've tried thepcspy.com's adblocker test which says it works, however when I tried going to nytimes.com all ads are still present. I tried using mobile data BTW.
I've disabled Chrome's data compression feature and made sure there are no proxy settings in my APN.
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Hi,
I'm on MJ7, too and I use AdFree without any problems. In my opinion it is working better than AdAway. You should try it out

Haha OK sure. Oh and one other issue to clarify, I tried ABP and it blocks ads but not hide them. So for nytimes the ad images all can't load. I see the generic "image can't be found" graphic. Is this normal?
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XAD works well.

radicalisto said:
XAD works well.
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Hmm I'll check it out never heard of it haha.
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Grab it via Xposed. I've used it for ages without issues, does the job :good:
EDIT: Here you go

xSCHITaX said:
Hi,
I'm on MJ7, too and I use AdFree without any problems. In my opinion it is working better than AdAway. You should try it out
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It doesn't work on mine? What's wrong with my phone ugh. Just to confirm it WILL block web ads right? Can you send me a link with ads that yours block so I can confirm if mine works?
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I second adfrew. It always works. Adaway doesn't.
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obscuresword said:
I second adfrew. It always works. Adaway doesn't.
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Epiphany: maybe adfree and AdAway DO work, but they don't block the ads I see on nytimes because they are not in the host file. I read somewhere that ABP is more powerful in this aspect because it uses regex instead of the host file. And because it subscribes to EasyList it blocks web ads.
Anyone can verify?
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Root and know

One more question.
I've rooted and disabled know, but I keep getting this message. What's this about?
Also, I get FCs on a lot of apps either after backing out, or after using them a while. I'm completely stock aside from root and adaway
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Rippley05 said:
One more question.
I've rooted and disabled know, but I keep getting this message. What's this about?
Also, I get FCs on a lot of apps either after backing out, or after using them a while. I'm completely stock aside from root and adaway
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That would be Verizon Protect.. You can disable it, or download Titanium Backup and Remove it from your phone....

kprice8 said:
That would be Verizon Protect.. You can disable it, or download Titanium Backup and Remove it from your phone....
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I can not find an app named Verizon Protect. I see Verizon login
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I can not find an app named Verizon Protect. I see Verizon login
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In Titanium Backup look for something that says Verizon and shows that Shield. Select and uninstall. Believe mine was called that, but I don't know why yours wouldn't be the same. You can also in the interim go into your apps on your phone and find that Icon and long hold, App Info, and Turn Off until you find the App to force Uninstall on TiBu