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[Q] Missing - lock screen shortcuts, ability to change bottom row of apps

Hey everybody,
Long long time reader, first time poster.
I've just bought a Galaxy Note 3, because I was so happy with the Note 2 I just had to have the new one.
To my surprise, there's a couple of fundamental features missing from my ****ty AU version (my Note 2 was an International Version).
There doesn't seem to be an option to enable lockscreen shortcuts, I've seen videos online of people enabling these on their respective Note 3's, but the AU version just doesn't seem to have it.
The other thing that is really grinding my gears is that the bottom row of apps on the homescreen is locked. Ie. they can not be moved or changed (Phone, Contacts, Messages, Internet, Apps), why in gods name would Samsung ever lock something like that?
There is one last thing, but I can't be sure if this is an isolated AU version issue or one that is across the board, but when I plug in my headphones, it doesn't take me to that wonderful Music specific screen like the Note 2 did. Is this something that has just been omitted from this phone or is it entirely an AU specific thing?
My question then becomes, is there anything I can do about this?
I've noticed a JB 4.3 Firmware kicking about and I would gladly void my warranty to get back these features. But I don't want to void my warranty and still not have these features, if you know what I mean.
I'd really appreciate any advice on this, as I said, I've been a long time reader of this forum, any time I've googled anything about my phone, this is the place I end up, so I know you're a knowledgeable bunch, help me out
Thanks in advance, I'll be watching this space.

Mine doesn't even have the lock screen apps but I have a favorite apps widget on the lock screen.
Plus I don't have the flare in lock screen like I saw in a video review.
I have the Germany Snapdragon version
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I have the same issue. Has anyone found a solution yet?

cooper5005 said:
I have the same issue. Has anyone found a solution yet?
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I hate the locked dock as well .... also, the Australian version of touchwiz does not work in landscape mode. eg: if you use Ultimate Rotation Control to force the home screen to rotate, the touchwiz icons wont align properly in landscape.
I have complained on their Samsung Australia facebook, but none of the rep has replied.
https://www.facebook.com/SamsungAustralia/posts/10151943776798523
I think it is the decision of the samsung Australia to lock the dock and not allow us to change it.
maybe we need to form a petition on change.org

uccoffee.forum said:
I hate the locked dock as well .... also, the Australian version of touchwiz does not work in landscape mode. eg: if you use Ultimate Rotation Control to force the home screen to rotate, the touchwiz icons wont align properly in landscape.
I have complained on their Samsung Australia facebook, but none of the rep has replied.
https://www.facebook.com/SamsungAustralia/posts/10151943776798523
I think it is the decision of the samsung Australia to lock the dock and not allow us to change it.
maybe we need to form a petition on change.org
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Remove the lock screen lock (pattern, password, pin) option
enter lock mode as swipe to unlock and then you can enable the shortcuts.. on lock screen
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If you don't care about voiding your warranty then it's easy fixed. It just involves deleting a couple of lines in others.xml which you can do with root explorer or a similar root file manager. I have and more all good
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Aus Note 3
Regarding the Aussie Note 3 dock etc, I believe this is due to the ongoing legal crap between Sammy & Apple.
Use a custom launcher or flash other firmware?

Hi all. I am from Romania, Europe, and bought on 25th september a Note 3 from Korea. Is a N900K model, unlocked, so is working with my SIM from Vodafone RO. I had a Note 2 before and I was very happy with it. But now... I don't know... There are some problems and one is the lock screen shortcuts that I can't change. There is a "slide to right" menu were you can put the shortcuts, but not directly on the lock screen. Why?

thanks, it works without any security ... but in the my note 1 t can still have shortcut with some security
krooksrocks said:
Remove the lock screen lock (pattern, password, pin) option
enter lock mode as swipe to unlock and then you can enable the shortcuts.. on lock screen
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Galaxy Note 3 missing shortcut icons
Last week, I bought Samsung Galaxy Note 3. All features and configurations are very nice. But one thing is that I saw in Youtube video clips, for the other person's Note 3 have the shortcuts like S Voice, Action note and Touchwiz home but not for my one. Though I tried to create these icons, I can't do it. I know these apps are in there. It takes more than 4 days for me. No success. Can you help me. I can't find the clues anywhere.

not-i said:
If you don't care about voiding your warranty then it's easy fixed. It just involves deleting a couple of lines in others.xml which you can do with root explorer or a similar root file manager. I have and more all good
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Thanks for this 'teaser', but you didn't say which 'one-or-two-files' these are..?
I just flashed the latest UK update for my N9005, and now have the same problem.
Kindly assist.

The files & edits.
Ahmads001 said:
Thanks for this 'teaser', but you didn't say which 'one-or-two-files' these are..?
I just flashed the latest UK update for my N9005, and now have the same problem.
Kindly assist.
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in /system/csc the two files I checked were feature.xml & others.xml.
I think others.xml may not be important, I edited the option in there and still had no access to the Hotseat. Buit feature.xml worked.
The setting to change is
<CscFeature_Launcher_ReplaceHotseatAreaInEditMode>true</CscFeature_Launcher_ReplaceHotseatAreaInEditMode>
set it to false.
reboot, and you now can edit the hotseat / bottom row. thank christ for that.
So while teaserguy was only half helpful, a little bit of tinkering did help.
also, just incase anyone is unaware, yes.. you need to root your device to access these files.
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I beg you, how to disable sound warning?!

Dont tell me to use WANAM, THIS IS COMPLETELY NOT WORKING WITH N3, I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHY ROM-MAKERS ARE BOTHERING ADDING IT, COMPLETELY USELESS WITH N3. I can't live with this crap, please help.:fingers-crossed:

tafmasterpl said:
Dont tell me to use WANAM, THIS IS COMPLETELY NOT WORKING WITH N3, I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHY ROM-MAKERS ARE BOTHERING ADDING IT, COMPLETELY USELESS WITH N3. I can't live with this crap, please help.:fingers-crossed:
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Wanam is working flawlessly for me though. I have disabled the sound warning and I didn't have any FCs or other errors besides the center clock issue with the System UI.

atvong said:
Wanam is working flawlessly for me though. I have disabled the sound warning and I didn't have any FCs or other errors besides the center clock issue with the System UI.
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Ok...maybe i'm dumber than i thought...tell me how to do this? I just open wanam, tick "dont get me sound warnings or sth like that" i ticked more of them like " don't display headphone icon 1000 times" and then i quit and reboot. am i missing sth? Secret "apply" button before leave?
Of course i'm rooted with custom rom and i accpeted supersu warning. Are u sure we are both talking about Note 3? I've got n9005 variant off-contract, simfree

tafmasterpl said:
Ok...maybe i'm dumber than i thought...tell me how to do this? I just open wanam, tick "dont get me sound warnings or sth like that" i ticked more of them like " don't display headphone icon 1000 times" and then i quit and reboot. am i missing sth? Secret "apply" button before leave?
Of course i'm rooted with custom rom and i accpeted supersu warning. Are u sure we are both talking about Note 3? I've got n9005 variant off-contract, simfree
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I'm using the unbranded n9005 as well as a custom ROM. I'm assuming you have already done a clean wipe and uninstall and reinstall the framework? Maybe getting a fresh start just might be something that your phone needed.
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Use pencil or any metal object as stylus on Galaxy S2 [Just like S5/Z Ultra/ Z1]

As you all know, Samsung has made a list of hidden features and one of them is where you can enable a pencil as stylus for you phone. This was USP of Xperia Z Ultra too and was also enabled via root on Xperia Z1.
But it looks like this feature will work on S2 too.
Requirements: [This was tested on SlimSaber running 4.4.2]
Any of the following:
1. Any AOSP based ROM which has the Galaxy S2 device setting included. OR
2. Any Sammy based ROM with Galaxy S2 device setting included (anyone confrim this is possbile?) OR
3. Any custom kernel which has option to change screen sensetivity (someone kindly suggest if this too is possbile)
What should be done? - Basically we need to increase the screen sensitivity
1. Open up the device settings. This can be in the app drawer depending on your ROM or integrated to the system settings. For example, in the in SlimSaber it is under: Settings - Advanced options - Device
2. Go to the "Screen" tab
3. Under "Touch sensitvity" change the value to "10"
4. Now try with pencil or any metal objects and have fun.
To quickly revert to default sensitivity turning off the screen does the job. This could be a bug.
Issues:
1. The sensitivity reverts back to default after screen off. At least in SlimSaber 4.4.2. The value will remain on 10, but i will need to tap on it again manually.
2. This will not work when the device in plugged into charger.
2. You need to go to all the way to the device setting screen each and every time. The screen is hyper sensitive for fingers when it is set to 10.
3. Of course, the screen is not as good as you to write down notes with handwriting like in Galaxy Note phones. But it is kinda cool to show it off.
3. The screen will get dirty Please don't use the phone while having food. Lead is bad for health
Video:
I am not sure whether screen sensitivity option is available for other phones like S3, S4 or other OEM too. If anyone know a way and have tried, let us know in the post.
Have you felt good about still holding on to Galaxy S2 yet?

Discovered so late

Awesome working .. Really appreciated dev works.
Just a question can we use it in stock s2 roms ?

kachrukamble said:
Discovered so late
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I would not have discovered it if S5 hidden feature list was not announced. I have been using the high screen sensitivity option in AOSP from long time. Who knew it would do the trick

exynoss said:
Awesome working .. Really appreciated dev works.
Just a question can we use it in stock s2 roms ?
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Yes. All credits go to the CM team who developed the Galaxy S2 device settings back in ICS days. This would not been possible the easy way without their app.
I have not used the stock ROM for a long time. The device settings was an app back in ICS days. Someone can try sideloading the app to stock ROM and see if it works. Or may be any custom kernel has this screen sensitivity feature?

Harsha Raj said:
Or may be any custom kernel has this screen sensitivity feature?
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Ye right i guess I saw somewhere that screen sensitivey option in Kernel tweakers app. Will search for it

Eureka!!! After 2 yrs of s2 use, u have discovered something in it
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The DeviceSettings app writes the value selected for touch sensitivity to the following file to be picked up by the kernel:
Code:
/sys/class/sec/sec_touchscreen/tsp_threshold
Maybe some sort of scripting utility or tasker could help with rewriting the value to the file when the screen turns on and possibly save you having to go back in to force the update through the app??

AuSSiELaMbChOpS said:
The DeviceSettings app writes the value selected for touch sensitivity to the following file to be picked up by the kernel:
Code:
/sys/class/sec/sec_touchscreen/tsp_threshold
Maybe some sort of scripting utility or tasker could help with rewriting the value to the file when the screen turns on and possibly save you having to go back in to force the update through the app??
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Thanks for the heads up. I'm no developer. I hope someone can make this, if possible. Tasker plugin app would be a best bet because I think scripts are good only at time of boot.
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Harsha Raj said:
Thanks for the heads up. I'm no developer. I hope someone can make this, if possible. Tasker plugin app would be a best bet because I think scripts are good only at time of boot.
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I was thinking a little different to a addon.d script I believe Script Manager allows you to save a script then run it via a widget, there are probably other options as well but I remember SManager from using it a longtime ago.
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Harsha Raj said:
3. The screen will get dirty Please don't use the phone while having food. Lead is bad for health
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its graphite/carbon, not lead. its not bad for your health.

AuSSiELaMbChOpS said:
I was thinking a little different to a addon.d script I believe Script Manager allows you to save a script then run it via a widget, there are probably other options as well but I remember SManager from using it a longtime ago.
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Yes the app looks like it has many features. Hope someone can make it.
At default 50, my S2 screen has sensitivity issues o occasionally. Even if I decrease the value it's only until screen off.
The Jack of Clubs said:
its graphite/carbon, not lead. its not bad for your health.
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Apparently my school teacher years back had different opinion. I stand corrected
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Couldn't find the setting in Carbon Rom, musn't have included it. Too bad.

Pyvesb said:
Couldn't find the setting in Carbon Rom, musn't have included it. Too bad.
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Maybe you can ask in the ROM thread if its buried somewhere else. Here is the device settings apk link from google search. But it did not install in mine, nor it worked when i side loaded it. https://code.google.com/p/slimics28/downloads/detail?name=GalaxyS2Settings.apk

Tried this one in NeatROM (Stock JB-Based) with Apolo Kernel and it worked, but it's seems too uncontrollable...
I made a script of the tsp_threshold value changing to 10, ran it, and tested my regular ballpen on it (empty, of course) and it worked, but most of the time, it won't detect the ballpen when I tried tapping it to type on a soft keyboard.
But when I do gestures like sliding and dragging, it works, though.
Is it safe to change the threshold to 5? I can't do it because I'm scared I might mess up some sh*t.
And also, I think when observed, that the threshold resets from 10 to 40 (my default) when screen turns off, since when I tried screen-off, then on, the touchscreen won't detect my ballpen anymore, and I have to re-run the script to do it again...

Harsha Raj said:
Maybe you can ask in the ROM thread if its buried somewhere else. Here is the device settings apk link from google search. But it did not install in mine, nor it worked when i side loaded it. https://code.google.com/p/slimics28/downloads/detail?name=GalaxyS2Settings.apk
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Nope, app doesn't even want to install on KitKat. I'll try asking on the main thread as you recommanded.

souler456 said:
Tried this one in NeatROM (Stock JB-Based) with Apolo Kernel and it worked, but it's seems too uncontrollable...
I made a script of the tsp_threshold value changing to 10, ran it, and tested my regular ballpen on it (empty, of course) and it worked, but most of the time, it won't detect the ballpen when I tried tapping it to type on a soft keyboard.
But when I do gestures like sliding and dragging, it works, though.
Is it safe to change the threshold to 5? I can't do it because I'm scared I might mess up some sh*t.
And also, I think when observed, that the threshold resets from 10 to 40 (my default) when screen turns off, since when I tried screen-off, then on, the touchscreen won't detect my ballpen anymore, and I have to re-run the script to do it again...
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It's not even as stable as I showed it in the video?
Can you make that script using SManager app? That way the script can work even after screen lock or something. I think this is the app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=os.tools.scriptmanager
And I have no idea what happens when it's set to 5 try it out. Nothing bad might happen.
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Harsha Raj said:
It's not even as stable as I showed it in the video?
Can you make that script using SManager app? That way the script can work even after screen lock or something. I think this is the app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=os.tools.scriptmanager
And I have no idea what happens when it's set to 5 try it out. Nothing bad might happen.
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About the video, yes, it's not that stable. But I guess it's the ROM's/Kernel's fault, since it's unstable changing the thresholds, they don't bother fixing it...
As for the script, have a look atTasker for that. When it screens-off, the threshold reverts back to normal (the bug on the ROM, maybe?), right?
Then when you do screen-on, use Tasker and it will automatically run the script, and will change the thresholds to the desired percent...
for the script commands I just created a script file:
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
#Change Touch Sensitivity Script
#Default Sensitivity is 40 on NeatROM
echo 10 > /sys/class/sec/sec_touchscreen/tsp_threshold
Then put it on /system/xbin, changed it's permissions to 777, then ran it on Terminal Emulator.
To test, run this on your Terminal Emulator:
Code:
$ su
# sh -x /system/xbin/<name of the script>
It must echo your desired sensitivity. Then if all's well, try your pen now...

souler456 said:
About the video, yes, it's not that stable. But I guess it's the ROM's/Kernel's fault, since it's unstable changing the thresholds, they don't bother fixing it...
As for the script, have a look atTasker for that. When it screens-off, the threshold reverts back to normal (the bug on the ROM, maybe?), right?
Then when you do screen-on, use Tasker and it will automatically run the script, and will change the thresholds to the desired percent...
for the script commands I just created a script file:
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
#Change Touch Sensitivity Script
#Default Sensitivity is 40 on NeatROM
echo 10 > /sys/class/sec/sec_touchscreen/tsp_threshold
Then put it on /system/xbin, changed it's permissions to 777, then ran it on Terminal Emulator.
To test, run this on your Terminal Emulator:
Code:
$ su
# sh -x /system/xbin/<name of the script>
It must echo your desired sensitivity. Then if all's well, try your pen now...
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The script is working good manually. But I setup a profile on tasker as "screen on" and then the script. But the script won't get executed when screen turns on.
I tried same profile for music and it works well.
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Harsha Raj said:
The script is working good manually. But I setup a profile on tasker as "screen on" and then the script. But the script won't get executed when screen turns on.
I tried same profile for music and it works well.
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Did you check "Use Root" when assigning the script? cause you need too...

[Q] Camera shutter sound

Hello,
How do I disable the camera shutter sound on my Galaxy S5?
I don't want to root my S5.
I live in the Netherlands and I don't have the option to disable the shutter sound in camera settings.
What should I do?
Installing firmware from other countries that does have that option?

You have to set your phone to silent or vibrate mode to silence the shutter sound.

jopat said:
You have to set your phone to silent or vibrate mode to silence the shutter sound.
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It doesn't work...

Jurgen093 said:
It doesn't work...
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Yeah, I don't know why he posted that, it is pretty common knowledge that that does not solve your problem. Here in the Netherlands law dictates that cameras need to make a sound when you take a picture. The only way to disable the sounds is to root the phone and delete/rename the sounds or (after rooting) use any tool that can disable the sounds you need to be disabled.

johan81 said:
Yeah, I don't know why he posted that, it is pretty common knowledge that that does not solve your problem. Here in the Netherlands law dictates that cameras need to make a sound when you take a picture. The only way to disable the sounds is to root the phone and delete/rename the sounds or (after rooting) use any tool that can disable the sounds you need to be disabled.
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And what if I install firmware from countries where it isn't a law? In some countries there's an option to disable/enable camera shutter sound in the camera settings.

Jurgen093 said:
It doesn't work...
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Try this, it should work without rooting. Google "enforced stream silencer". Install the app.
Before you can use it, you need to let your phone install apps from sources other than Google Play. Here’s how you do that:
Step 1: Click the MENU button
Step 2: Go to SETTINGS
Step 3: Click on APPLICATIONS
Step 4: Make sure that “UNKNOWN SOURCES” is checked
Step 5: Read the warning message and click OK
johan81 said:
Yeah, I don't know why he posted that, it is pretty common knowledge that that does not solve your problem. Here in the Netherlands law dictates that cameras need to make a sound when you take a picture. The only way to disable the sounds is to root the phone and delete/rename the sounds or (after rooting) use any tool that can disable the sounds you need to be disabled.
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What is common knowledge is that it works for countries that doesn't have any law about camera sound and what isn't common knowledge is your country's law. Your country's law is your country's, not ours. It would have helped if the OP mentioned that shutter sound is a law in their country. That's the reason why the sound is pre-configured and cannot be turned off in their phones, the telco can be sued if they go against the law.
Here's the proof that the shutter sound goes off under silent and vibrate mode.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s5/380299-galaxy-s5-how-do-i-turn-off-cameras-shutter-click.html

the enforced stream silencer doesn't work... I tried to restart my phone and play with the volume settings, but nothing helped. Can I install firmware from other countries that have the option disable camera shutter sound?

^Open the app, then tick on the box. If it doesn't work, tick on it again. Sometimes it doesn't work the first time.

jopat said:
^Open the app, then tick on the box. If it doesn't work, tick on it again. Sometimes it doesn't work the first time.
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it still doesn't work

^Did you try ticking the box again?
Try the different options here, your last resort could be installing firmware from other countries but it's tricky since S5 has too many firmwares for different countries.
http://www.wirefresh.com/how-to-definitely-turn-off-the-annoying-samsung-galaxy-s5-camera-shutter-sound/comment-page-1/

jopat said:
^Did you try ticking the box again?
Try the different options here, your last resort could be installing firmware from other countries but it's tricky since S5 has too many firmwares for different countries.
http://www.wirefresh.com/how-to-definitely-turn-off-the-annoying-samsung-galaxy-s5-camera-shutter-sound/comment-page-1/
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So from which country should I install the firmware? And where can I find that?

jopat said:
Try this, it should work without rooting. Google "enforced stream silencer". Install the app.
Before you can use it, you need to let your phone install apps from sources other than Google Play. Here’s how you do that:
Step 1: Click the MENU button
Step 2: Go to SETTINGS
Step 3: Click on APPLICATIONS
Step 4: Make sure that “UNKNOWN SOURCES” is checked
Step 5: Read the warning message and click OK
What is common knowledge is that it works for countries that doesn't have any law about camera sound and what isn't common knowledge is your country's law. Your country's law is your country's, not ours. It would have helped if the OP mentioned that shutter sound is a law in their country. That's the reason why the sound is pre-configured and cannot be turned off in their phones, the telco can be sued if they go against the law.
Here's the proof that the shutter sound goes off under silent and vibrate mode.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s5/380299-galaxy-s5-how-do-i-turn-off-cameras-shutter-click.html
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If this was known to you, I am sure you already knew that this would be the problem. You were trolling to be able to tell people to tell if their country's law dictates this, though not everyone is aware of every law of their country.....
Next time just ask if this is the case and try to genuinely help in stead of making a sarcastic remark to let someone disable the sound of his phone.
Why don't you want to root the phone? Because of the warranty? If so, you can go ahead because Dutch law prevents Samsung from discarding warranty due to rooting and real life cases have shown that service centers still repair KNOX tripped phones under warranty without questions asked.

Jurgen093 said:
So from which country should I install the firmware? And where can I find that?
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That's the problem. There are too many. The firmware of previous Galaxy Ss have firmware that work with many countries, you can see the CSC list. But S5 has very limited CSC. For example, my S5 will only work with 5 counties, while my previous Galaxy S will work in more than 20 counties. If you plan on flashing other firmware, I suggest you read thoroughly. I cannot help you further with this.
You can download S5 firmware here:
http://samsung-updates.com/
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johan81 said:
If this was known to you, I am sure you already knew that this would be the problem. You were trolling to be able to tell people to tell if their country's law dictates this, though not everyone is aware of every law of their country.....
Next time just ask if this is the case and try to genuinely help in stead of making a sarcastic remark to let someone disable the sound of his phone.
Why don't you want to root the phone? Because of the warranty? If so, you can go ahead because Dutch law prevents Samsung from discarding warranty due to rooting and real life cases have shown that service centers still repair KNOX tripped phones under warranty without questions asked.
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Why are you so rude? You are the one trolling. FYI, not every Android user knows how to turn off the sound, that's why they are asking. Also, I've never personally seen an android that does not turn off the sound when silenced or vibrated. And like I told you, your law is your law, our law is ours. I don't need to research every law your country has, and I don't care either because I don't live there.
If you cannot help and don't want to help, just shut up. You're not the OP and I don't need to explain myself further to you. Your logic seems to be non-existent.

jopat said:
That's the problem. There are too many. The firmware of previous Galaxy Ss have firmware that work with many countries, you can see the CSC list. But S5 has very limited CSC. For example, my S5 will only work with 5 counties, while my previous Galaxy S will work in more than 20 counties. If you plan on flashing other firmware, I suggest you read thoroughly. I cannot help you further with this.
You can download S5 firmware here:
http://samsung-updates.com/
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Why are you so rude? You are the one trolling. FYI, not every Android user knows how to turn off the sound, that's why they are asking. Also, I've never personally seen an android that does not turn off the sound when silenced or vibrated. And like I told you, your law is your law, our law is ours. I don't need to research every law your country has, and I don't care either because I don't live there.
If you cannot help and don't want to help, just shut up. You're not the OP and I don't need to explain myself further to you. Your logic seems to be non-existent.
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This response is so ridiculous it is insane haha, if you really think people who come to XDA do not know how to turn their sound off something is definitely wrong with you.
I only see one person being rude in saying me to shut up, I have just told you to be less sarcastic and more polite, ahhh well, that is the younger generation for you....

johan81 said:
This response is so ridiculous it is insane haha, if you really think people who come to XDA do not know how to turn their sound off something is definitely wrong with you.
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Then you are very ignorant. Use the search function.

johan81 said:
This response is so ridiculous it is insane haha, if you really think people who come to XDA do not know how to turn their sound off something is definitely wrong with you.
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I don't know how to turn the camera sound off, so what's the problem? That's why I am asking it here and please shut up if you don't want to help. There are many people asking this question.

Jurgen093 said:
I don't know how to turn the camera sound off, so what's the problem? That's why I am asking it here and please shut up if you don't want to help. There are many people asking this question.
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Be careful and read next time, he said that a lot of people here do not know how to turn of the sounds of Android, we are not talking about camera sounds and I was not talking about you. So, good luck with all, next time I will just ignore your Q's

johan81 said:
Be careful and read next time, he said that a lot of people here do not know how to turn of the sounds of Android, we are not talking about camera sounds and I was not talking about you. So, good luck with all, next time I will just ignore your Q's
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He meant the camera sound -_-

Jurgen093 said:
He meant the camera sound -_-
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This is what he wrote in a response to one of my responses:
FYI, not every Android user knows how to turn off the sound, that's why they are asking.
That is what I responded to, ahhh well, good luck with disabling your sounds, I just rooted my S5 and removed the files, done!

johan81 said:
Be careful and read next time, he said that a lot of people here do not know how to turn of the sounds of Android, we are not talking about camera sounds
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Another proof that your logic is non-existent. Go back to school and learn about nouns and pronouns, how to use interchangeable words as your subject, and how to write paragraphs using them. And oh, learn how to interpret titles too.

[guide] [gpe] [lollipop] [capacitive key backlight] [root] [10dec2014]

Since HTC forgot to include the button backlight for the capacitive keys, there is a way to enable them, if you have root. I do not take credit for the app, I just happened to realize it works to enable the keys when I was telling another user about it who wanted to disable the backlight on a Sense ROM. I personally don't use the capacitive keys and use the onscreen nav bar, so I hadn't worried about them, but I just discovered this worked by accident.
Install the following app, grant root permission, and select either bright, dim or off and there is a set at boot option in the overflow menu/settings. The lights shut off with the screen. It isn't the perfect fix, but it will give you backlight on capacitive keys until HTC releases an update.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.sleepydragon.capbutnbrightness
Again, this is not my app, and if you want to support the developer, purchase the paid app from the Play Store.
Paid version: ($2 US) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.sleepydragon.capbutnbrightness.pro
Developer's xda thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2496347
Also, thanks to @dragonballz2k for pointing this out, you have to change the SELinux status to permissive using the following app in order for the permissions to be writable. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrbimc.selinux
Just install the app, grant superuser permission, tap the "Permissive" button and reboot. Just leave the app installed. It will do its thing in the background automatically. (Note: this is not necessary if you are using ElementalX kernel as it already sets the SELinux status to permissive in the kernel.)
As always, any modifications to your device's software are at your own risk. Do not blame anyone but yourself if you break something. Not even your dog. He doesn't deserve it. And if he eats your friend's iPhone, let him sleep on the couch. He is a good dog.
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Second post because it is the cool thing to do.
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Second post because it is the cool thing to do.
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Didn't work, granted root permission through SuperSU, but the debug log shows files to be modified to be read-only

KrazyKlutt said:
Didn't work, granted root permission through SuperSU, but the debug log shows files to be modified to be read-only
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Maybe it works because I am running a custom kernel, ElementalX 19.0. It is possible that it has changed the permissions of the necessary files.
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Maybe it works because I am running a custom kernel, ElementalX 19.0. It is possible that it has changed the permissions of the necessary files.
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nope, i use ElementalX 19.0 too

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nope, i use ElementalX 19.0 too
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So if you tap the bottom (full sun) button in the app it doesn't light up the keys? The debug info shows as read only for me as well, but it lights up immediately for me.
On: http://imgur.com/HdZcSoY
Off: http://imgur.com/TnELt0E
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ABQNM said:
So if you tap the bottom (full sun) button in the app it doesn't light up the keys? The debug info shows as read only for me as well, but it lights up immediately for me.
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no I get a pop-up with an error message, efter that i looked at the log and since it showed read-only is assumed that was the issue, but maybe it's not.

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no I get a pop-up with an error message, efter that i looked at the log and since it showed read-only is assumed that was the issue, but maybe it's not.
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Maybe try revoking su permission and then accepting the supersu permission again when it prompts. If not, I'm not sure what the issue could be. I didn't write the app and it seemed to work fine for me, but there is a lot of craziness going on with sysfs security permissions and Lollipop on the m7 and m8. Flar2 (ElementalX dev) is having issues getting a lot of his custom features working properly because of this, but it seems to randomly affect some people and not others. Also make sure you have a current version of busybox.
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Maybe try revoking su permission and then accepting the supersu permission again when it prompts. If not, I'm not sure what the issue could be. I didn't write the app and it seemed to work fine for me, but there is a lot of craziness going on with sysfs security permissions and Lollipop on the m7 and m8. Flar2 (ElementalX dev) is having issues getting a lot of his custom features working properly because of this, but it seems to randomly affect some people and not others. Also make sure you have a current version of busybox.
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Figured it out is it is selinux use this app to fix the issue https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrbimc.selinux&hl=en

dragonballz2k said:
Figured it out is it is selinux use this app to fix the issue https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrbimc.selinux&hl=en
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Oh man. That is it. I completely forgot I had that installed. I had it running for my sound mod and forgot about it. I guess it does other things. Thanks! I will update OP.
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dragonballz2k said:
Figured it out is it is selinux use this app to fix the issue https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrbimc.selinux&hl=en
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Thanks , that solved it for me as well. Does enabling permissive disturb any other apps you have with root access?

KrazyKlutt said:
Thanks , that solved it for me as well. Does enabling permissive disturb any other apps you have with root access?
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It may actually make some work better. It may actually make some of the ElementalX kernel features work. I have had it installed since last Friday when I installed Project ERA (sound mod) and forgot about it and everything has been running great. In fact, things are working for me that others cannot get to work, even the kernel developer, flar2.
I have actually been talking to him about SELinux status and sysfs permissions in trying to fix some of the extra kernel features.
You just lose the protections afforded by SELinux enforced permissions that prevent other apps from modifying system files. Though KK 4.4.4 GPe did not have SELinux enforced. It was still permissive.
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It may actually make some work better. It may actually make some of the ElementalX kernel features work. I have had it installed since last Friday when I installed Project ERA (sound mod) and forgot about it and everything has been running great. In fact, things are working for me that others cannot get to work, even the kernel developer, flar2.
I have actually been talking to him about SELinux status and sysfs permissions in trying to fix some of the extra kernel features.
You just lose the protections afforded by SELinux enforced permissions that prevent other apps from modifying system files. Though KK 4.4.4 GPe did not have SELinux enforced. It was still permissive.
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Thanks for the info, good to know as I been using ElementalX for a long time and it's an awesome kernel.
All you developer are awesome actually, I feel less need every day to buy another Android phone since apart from the m7 bloody annoying buttons for volume and power, with super creations like ElementalX and hopefully in the near future xposed & gravitybox the M7 is a excellent phone. Although with 5.0.1, I really miss long press volume to change track with Gravitybox...

KrazyKlutt said:
Thanks for the info, good to know as I been using ElementalX for a long time and it's an awesome kernel.
All you developer are awesome actually, I feel less need every day to buy another Android phone since apart from the m7 bloody annoying buttons for volume and power, with super creations like ElementalX and hopefully in the near future xposed & gravitybox the M7 is a excellent phone. Although with 5.0.1, I really miss long press volume to change track with Gravitybox...
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Yeah I miss xposed for a few features, but not enough to go back to the laggy, battery hungry mess that was Kit Kat on the M7. I have already learned to live without it.
As for the volume key to change tracks, there are a few apps. I use this one. It works with Google Play Music, (and it says Power Amp and stock music players, but I don't use those so I can't test them). I can't get it working on Spotify or Rdio, even using the compatiblity modes. It doesn't use long press, but rather a double press of the volume up or down keys, but it is at least something. It doesn't use any extra battery since it only runs when music is playing and the screen is off. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.silentlexx.volbtntrackctrl
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Yeah I miss xposed for a few features, but not enough to go back to the laggy, battery hungry mess that was Kit Kat on the M7. I have already learned to live without it.
As for the volume key to change tracks, there are a few apps. I use this one. It works with Google Play Music, (and it says Power Amp and stock music players, but I don't use those so I can't test them). I can't get it working on Spotify or Rdio, even using the compatiblity modes. It doesn't use long press, but rather a double press of the volume up or down keys, but it is at least something. It doesn't use any extra battery since it only runs when music is playing and the screen is off. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.silentlexx.volbtntrackctrl
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Yeah I use PocketSkip too, used it even in KK too a long time ago before i used GravityBox. PocketSkip is annoying because double press in more difficult in the pocket (with m7 awful volume rocker...) than a long press. Even more annoying is the sudden increase in volume before it change tracks. I mapped volume down in PocketSkip instead for the next song, more easy on the ear to hear a sudden drop in volume than an increase. I've e-mail and asked the author of any plans for long press and/or fixing the increase or drop in volume before skipping, but no response.

ABQNM said:
Oh man. That is it. I completely forgot I had that installed. I had it running for my sound mod and forgot about it. I guess it does other things. Thanks! I will update OP.
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i will get it a try

Hitch3n said:
i will get it a try
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If you are running ElementalX kernel you don't need the selinux app as the kernel has already changed the status to permissive. I don't know about other kernels however.