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Removing silly "press and hold center button"

Hi all,
How do I disable the "press and hold center button" during call function?
This stupid thing has got me racing when having to dial an extension number during a call.
Its driving me mad!!!
I've updated my rom 3 times already hoping to get rid of it...
PLEASE HELP !!

danbrami said:
Hi all,
How do I disable the "press and hold center button" during call function?
This stupid thing has got me racing when having to dial an extension number during a call.
Its driving me mad!!!
I've updated my rom 3 times already hoping to get rid of it...
PLEASE HELP !!
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I don't understand what you mean. Can you explain in more detail?

Some explanations to my madness
I've installed AX3L_WM6_WWE_v3.1.2b FULL.
After I dial and connect, my screen goes opaque and the following message appears:
"Press the Center button to temporarily unlock the screen".
I must have like 5 seconds to dial any extension I need to before the screen locks again (and since I have a virtual dialpad - I can no longer dial anything).
I want to change the delay or remove this silly screen lock...
And one more thing, how to add a contact with Icontact v0.3?
it doesn't say new anywhere, how do I ask someone their name and number with out writing inside the notepad?
help me out guys...

that's really weird, must be some kind of add-on software? No clue...

start => settings => system => phone screen lock => Status: inactive + deselect autostart

cs_e2 said:
start => settings => system => phone screen lock => Status: inactive + deselect autostart
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don't work, must to give other solution. this message disturb me a lot of ("Press the Center button to temporarily unlock the screen" Apear for AX3L v3.1.2 full. Thanks for eventually help.

danbrami said:
Hi all,
How do I disable the "press and hold center button" during call function?
This stupid thing has got me racing when having to dial an extension number during a call.
Its driving me mad!!!
I've updated my rom 3 times already hoping to get rid of it...
PLEASE HELP !!
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Holy jeebus I HATE this also!!!!! I cannot seem to get it to stop bothering me, I have been using the scroll wheel to deactivate it but it comes BACK! I have been searching and searching and cannot find ANY info. Did you ever figure it out or just install a different dialer? It's awesome that my CENTER button doesn't even work!!!
-mook2420

call screen bug?

Just wondering if this is an issue on all phones (rooted or stock)
scenario is as follows:
You're on a call..u receive an sms or want to check ur calendar or email for something relevant to the call etc
u click the home button and go to ur app.
question is; how in the hell do u get back to the existing call?
pressing the call button takes me back to the dialer/contacts/call log screen
there is a green phone icon in the notification bar but when u drag the bar down it is empty
holding the home key gives the call log button but goes to the dialer.
i have a rooted ph running CY 5.0.2
if this has already been posted i apologize. i did try a (quick) search

EDIT:
found this
*ttp://*ww.google.com/support/android/bin/static.py?page=guide.cs&guide=27201&topic=27215&answer=168473
A Hold icon appears in the Status bar to remind you that you have a call on hold. From any other application, you can open the Notifications panel and touch the entry for the call on hold to return to the current call screen.
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however when i open the notification panel after navigating while a call is on hold (orange icon) or still active (green icon) the panel shows nothing

daz23 said:
Just wondering if this is an issue on all phones (rooted or stock)
scenario is as follows:
You're on a call..u receive an sms or want to check ur calendar or email for something relevant to the call etc
u click the home button and go to ur app.
question is; how in the hell do u get back to the existing call?
pressing the call button takes me back to the dialer/contacts/call log screen
there is a green phone icon in the notification bar but when u drag the bar down it is empty
holding the home key gives the call log button but goes to the dialer.
i have a rooted ph running CY 5.0.2
if this has already been posted i apologize. i did try a (quick) search
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I get the green phone notification fine and when i drag down the notification bar its there and says im in a call and when i click it, it goes back to the call.
Running CM 5.0.3.1

McFroger3 said:
I get the green phone notification fine and when i drag down the notification bar its there and says im in a call and when i click it, it goes back to the call.
Running CM 5.0.3.1
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thanks mate
must either be the launcher2.apk mod im running or my morph (or both)
i will check with the devs
thanks again

[Q] How to launch Voice Search using headset while screen locked?

Jelly Bean introduced headset controls which allowed Play/Pause and Next for single and double presses respectively on headsets. I can confirm both these work just fine.
However, the long-press option to launch Voice Search only works while screen is unlocked. When screen is locked, long-press has no effect (it does not even register as a single press)
I tried the following:
1. Disabling Pattern lock (which I mostly use)
2. Turning on screen (but still locked) and then long pressing.
3. Keeping Google Search on in the background and then locking screen.
No luck.
Cannot seem to get any useful info regarding this on the Internet.
There is no point in the voice search shortcut on headsets if the phone has to be dug out from my pocket and unlocked. There has to be a way to bypass that.
Can somebody help??
EDIT: I am also unsure if this is an Android-specific problem or a ROM specific problem, so it would be kind of you if you could test it yourself. You can see my ROM details in the signature. I use Samsung headset in combination with my Nexus 4.
UPDATE: I tried turning off the "Power button immediately locks phone" option and set "Automatically lock phone after sleep" time to 30 minutes. Still the long press doesn't work. It works only after screen is turned on again. Whaaaaa...?!
ANOTHER UPDATE: This issue is present on Google Code but it has been closed without further comments. Please star this issue so that it is noticed by the development team.

Been really frustrated about this as well. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I'm running Jellybeer 4.0 on SGH i717m

Astounding. I even have to use a third party app to dial by voice reliably. What good is Google's extensive voice technology if you can't use it?

I'm equally as confused. One advantage of owning an iPhone is that you've got an excellent bike companion that could read and reply to texts, make calls, check the time, etc all while keeping my eyes on the road and hands on my handlebars. I always figured my Nexus S didn't do that because I was running a different ROM - but 4.2 on a brand new Nexus.....come on.

rhoadster91 said:
Jelly Bean introduced headset controls which allowed Play/Pause and Next for single and double presses respectively on headsets. I can confirm both these work just fine.
However, the long-press option to launch Voice Search only works while screen is unlocked. When screen is locked, long-press has no effect (it does not even register as a single press)
I tried the following:
1. Disabling Pattern lock (which I mostly use)
2. Turning on screen (but still locked) and then long pressing.
3. Keeping Google Search on in the background and then locking screen.
No luck.
Cannot seem to get any useful info regarding this on the Internet.
There is no point in the voice search shortcut on headsets if the phone has to be dug out from my pocket and unlocked. There has to be a way to bypass that.
Can somebody help??
EDIT: I am also unsure if this is an Android-specific problem or a ROM specific problem, so it would be kind of you if you could test it yourself. You can see my ROM details in the signature. I use Samsung headset in combination with my Nexus 4.
UPDATE: I tried turning off the "Power button immediately locks phone" option and set "Automatically lock phone after sleep" time to 30 minutes. Still the long press doesn't work. It works only after screen is turned on again. Whaaaaa...?!
ANOTHER UPDATE: This issue is present on Google Code but it has been closed without further comments. Please star this issue so that it is noticed by the development team.
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the closest thing that i know of is using touch control to swipe to unlock (like pressing the power button) the using NAV RING to swipe the nav ring to google search, or what ever app you like. not sure if this is what you want but it may get you closer.

HB66 said:
the closest thing that i know of is using touch control to swipe to unlock (like pressing the power button) the using NAV RING to swipe the nav ring to google search, or what ever app you like. not sure if this is what you want but it may get you closer.
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Here is what appears to be the correct place to file this complaint.
https://productforums.google.com/d/msg/websearch/ZbaIyhTIje4/GAKOqRrNjnAJ
Someone else started the report, I added as well, maybe someone at google will see and fix this oversight.

I have to admit I have wanted to be able to do this for a long time on my motorcycle, being able to press one button and use voice controls would be a god send, although when riding I use an E-Dash app that keeps the screen awake so voice is available.
Still.......would be nice to be able to leave the phone alone, say in a bag or on my hip and use my Bluetooth headset to do all the work
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

WilliamWynter said:
Been really frustrated about this as well. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I'm running Jellybeer 4.0 on SGH i717m
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Solutions Etcetera said:
Astounding. I even have to use a third party app to dial by voice reliably. What good is Google's extensive voice technology if you can't use it?
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bryantee said:
I'm equally as confused. One advantage of owning an iPhone is that you've got an excellent bike companion that could read and reply to texts, make calls, check the time, etc all while keeping my eyes on the road and hands on my handlebars. I always figured my Nexus S didn't do that because I was running a different ROM - but 4.2 on a brand new Nexus.....come on.
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HB66 said:
the closest thing that i know of is using touch control to swipe to unlock (like pressing the power button) the using NAV RING to swipe the nav ring to google search, or what ever app you like. not sure if this is what you want but it may get you closer.
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thedarkharlequin said:
Here is what appears to be the correct place to file this complaint.
https://productforums.google.com/d/msg/websearch/ZbaIyhTIje4/GAKOqRrNjnAJ
Someone else started the report, I added as well, maybe someone at google will see and fix this oversight.
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Lord_alias said:
I have to admit I have wanted to be able to do this for a long time on my motorcycle, being able to press one button and use voice controls would be a god send, although when riding I use an E-Dash app that keeps the screen awake so voice is available.
Still.......would be nice to be able to leave the phone alone, say in a bag or on my hip and use my Bluetooth headset to do all the work
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
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Please check this link

My solution:
1. Download Bluetooth Launch from Play Store
2. Launch, scroll to Google Search and expand it
3. Enable option “com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.VoiceSearchActivity”
4. close
5. launch Google Now go to Settings -> Voice and enable Bluetooth Headset option
6. connect not working Bluetooth or wired headset and long press button. Dialog should appear and select Bluetooth Launcher always!
7. test if this is the complete solution for you. If it doesnt work properly when screen is locked try following:
- Install Xposed Framework
- go to Downloads and Install "AppSettings"
- open AppSettings and go to Google Search
- Turn On Settings and check "Show when locked"
- save
- restart Phone
If you are having issues with your selected language in Google Now. Also use AppSettings and change Location for Google Search to desired one. Now you should be able to use Google Now in your preferred language.

stunner2002 said:
My solution:
1. Download Bluetooth Launch from Play Store
2. Launch, scroll to Google Search and expand it
3. Enable option “com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.VoiceSearchActivity”
4. close
5. launch Google Now go to Settings -> Voice and enable Bluetooth Headset option
6. connect not working Bluetooth or wired headset and long press button. Dialog should appear and select Bluetooth Launcher always!
7. test if this is the complete solution for you. If it doesnt work properly when screen is locked try following:
- Install Xposed Framework
- go to Downloads and Install "AppSettings"
- open AppSettings and go to Google Search
- Turn On Settings and check "Show when locked"
- save
- restart Phone
If you are having issues with your selected language in Google Now. Also use AppSettings and change Location for Google Search Now you should be able to use Google Now in your preferred language.
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But Exposed Framework requires your phone to be rooted, which I'm done doing... to much of a pain when it comes time to update

Facebook Messenger bug on LG G2?

Hi all,
I just want to check whether the latest Facebook Messenger app (v3.1.1) has the "free call" option enabled on your device?
When you go to a specific message thread and press the 'menu' soft button, there should be a pop up menu that allows you to make free data calls to your contact. This is the default action on other devices.
When I press the menu button, nothing happens. (no pop up menu at all)
This is happening on my friend's LG G2 as well. I'm wondering whether it's a device specific bug..

tigabert said:
Hi all,
I just want to check whether the latest Facebook Messenger app (v3.1.1) has the "free call" option enabled on your device?
When you go to a specific message thread and press the 'menu' soft button, there should be a pop up menu that allows you to make free data calls to your contact. This is the default action on other devices.
When I press the menu button, nothing happens. (no pop up menu at all)
This is happening on my friend's LG G2 as well. I'm wondering whether it's a device specific bug..
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Hmm, never heard of this "free call" option of which you speak. Sounds interesting, but I am guessing it's just not available for this device because it doesn't do anything when I hit the menu button either.

paperllanterns said:
Hmm, never heard of this "free call" option of which you speak. Sounds interesting, but I am guessing it's just not available for this device because it doesn't do anything when I hit the menu button either.
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Thanks for confirming.

They are roiling it out slowly. Not all is the update has been rolled out. Just like not everyone have gotten the sms rollout.
Sent from my VS980 4G using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Bug persists?
Hello, I seem to be experiencing this bug on my month old LG G2, did any of you find a solution to this?

[Q] What's the button next to the call button?

I know this is an odd question but I'm trying to figure out what the button to the left of the call button in the phone is. It's a picture of a microphone with a phone.
I debloated using the toolkit (Galaxy S5 ALL-IN-ONE Toolkit v1.7) and whatever it was is now deleted. I'm going through and adding back some of the things i don't consider bloat and am just wondering what this button was supposed to do.
<edit> come on, 28 people have looked at this and no response. PLEASE just click the dang thing and tell me what it does. I'll hit the thanks button.

eggwardo said:
I know this is an odd question but I'm trying to figure out what the button to the left of the call button in the phone is. It's a picture of a microphone with a phone.
I debloated using the toolkit (Galaxy S5 ALL-IN-ONE Toolkit v1.7) and whatever it was is now deleted. I'm going through and adding back some of the things i don't consider bloat and am just wondering what this button was supposed to do.
<edit> come on, 28 people have looked at this and no response. PLEASE just click the dang thing and tell me what it does. I'll hit the thanks button.
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If you tap the button it allows you to speak the name (if in contact list) or number of a person you want to call.

Hobson318 said:
If you tap the button it allows you to speak the name (if in contact list) or number of a person you want to call.
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thanks. taking out s-voice must be what deactivated it

I'm not sure S Voice has anything to do with it, as you can also tell the button to use Google Search as a voice dialer.
Edit: Never mind, it definitely is S Voice. You can use Google Search for a voice dialer, but you still must have S Voice installed for it to work, even if you don't use it.