Note 4 / what have you modified so far - Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General

I know we don't have root or anything yet but wondering what everyone has done to theirs to increase battey life, disable boat and what not?

I used the App Manager to "turn off"
Caller Name ID
DT Ignite
Family Base Companion
Flipboard
Google Books
Google Movies
Google Newssand
IMDb
Isis Wallet
Messages
NFL Mobile
Slacker
VZ Navigator
I also deleted some other apps that I could,but, I didn't take NOTE of them
Not sure if there is anything else hiding in there I can trim right now, haven't had too much time to look at it

BigggJack said:
I used the App Manager to "turn off"
Caller Name ID
DT Ignite
Family Base Companion
Flipboard
Google Books
Google Movies
Google Newssand
IMDb
Isis Wallet
Messages
NFL Mobile
Slacker
VZ Navigator
I also deleted some other apps that I could,but, I didn't take NOTE of them
Not sure if there is anything else hiding in there I can trim right now, haven't had too much time to look at it
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+1 on the DT Ignite. Check this story on the possibilities of Verizon pushing new apps at us without our knowledge/consent.

I changed the launcher to apex. I wish I could delete the Verizon cloud. sucks so much data it's crazy. I had to change it to WiFi only or else I would run out of data too quickly.
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What settings do you guys change in the developer menu? I set my runtime to ART and have sped up transitions. Do you guys change anything else? Also disabled all the apps listed or I would of added some also.

will.bates94 said:
What settings do you guys change in the developer menu? I set my runtime to ART and have sped up transitions. Do you guys change anything else? Also disabled all the apps listed or I would of added some also.
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Has there been any difference from Davlik to art?

just get a developer edition and root it
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danielnorkin said:
I changed the launcher to apex. I wish I could delete the Verizon cloud. sucks so much data it's crazy. I had to change it to WiFi only or else I would run out of data too quickly.
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i deleted it!

danielnorkin said:
I changed the launcher to apex. I wish I could delete the Verizon cloud. sucks so much data it's crazy. I had to change it to WiFi only or else I would run out of data too quickly.
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You can turn it off in app manager or app info

waco2hot33 said:
You can turn it off in app manager or app info
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Yea thats exactly what I did. Thanks!

timmyd463229 said:
Has there been any difference from Davlik to art?
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Didn't get time to test dalvik on this phone. Only downside for me is rebooting takes a good 5-6 minutes. Might switch back to dalvik in a few days to see what numbers I get for battery life and performance.

Took the xposed "cool tool" apk from my nexus 7 and put it on my phone. Everything works fine! =D (obviously every app won't work because some depend on xposed)

azumandias said:
+1 on the DT Ignite. Check this story on the possibilities of Verizon pushing new apps at us without our knowledge/consent.
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I had no idea. Thanks!
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oneandroidnut said:
just get a developer edition and root it
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i deleted it!
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The DE program is a bad joke. Depending how the lollipop update goes and how that translates to a fully functional build for the DE, I may consider getting one. But, the lack of updates is quite ridiculous.

mlin said:
I had no idea. Thanks!
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The DE program is a bad joke. Depending how the lollipop update goes and how that translates to a fully functional build for the DE, I may consider getting one. But, the lack of updates is quite ridiculous.
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it will if tmobile devs build one here they can port lollipop

oneandroidnut said:
it will if tmobile devs build one here they can port lollipop
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The lack of firmware updates could present problems though, right?

the settings lol

Changed launcher to Nova
Hid and disabled a bunch of apps
S Pen Toolbox for some S Pen tweaks
And modified the DPI to 540 to make use of the magnificent 2k panel

PizzaSauce said:
Changed launcher to Nova
Hid and disabled a bunch of apps
S Pen Toolbox for some S Pen tweaks
And modified the DPI to 540 to make use of the magnificent 2k panel
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How did you change the DPI? And is the S Pen Tool box a third party app?

I am rooted. Via Tasher and SecureSettings, the second I open Google Maps it toggles on both WiFi and Location. If I click back, it toggles both those back off.

will.bates94 said:
How did you change the DPI? And is the S Pen Tool box a third party app?
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My guess is dev edition man

will.bates94 said:
How did you change the DPI? And is the S Pen Tool box a third party app?
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Just made a thread for it! http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...modify-dpi-t2960644/post57213367#post57213367
And yes the S Pen Toolbox can be found in the Play Store
kimdoocheol said:
My guess is dev edition man
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Nope, just made a thread if you're interested

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Instagram Problem

I have been searching trying to figure out an answer. When I use the LUX filter when editing any picture on instagram it throws a bright green tint over the whole picture. The LUX is the little sun looking icon when you are editing and usually it brightens the picture. I use it often and miss it.
I tried re-installing and clearing the cache. Can anyone verify that it is doing the green tint, or is it just a problem with my Att S4?
Screen shot attached:
Also I noticed if you go into camera setting and try to activate "Voice Control" the camera app force closes. Really not a big deal but I like that feature.
Mine too.
Well at least its not just mine. Bummer though, I emailed instagram about it not sure if its on their end or samsungs.
My camera doesn't FC though. It opens the voice settings in the settings app. Try going to Settings-My Device-Voice Control and see if you can turn it on there.
Dleet
Ok so the issue with the LUX feature (the little sun) survived today's update... everyone go here
https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/?id=364531043625021
and report the problem so that it is corrected asap...
the more of us that report it the more likely we will get an update patch...
Go to Advanced Settings and uncheck both boxes. Should be good to go.
Still, they need to fix the real problem.
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Baldilocks said:
Go to Advanced Settings and uncheck both boxes. Should be good to go.
Still, they need to fix the real problem.
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Thanks for the tip but I am still getting the green tint.
sn707 said:
Thanks for the tip but I am still getting the green tint.
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Weird. Have you went to app manager and cleared data?
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Go to Advanced Settings and uncheck both boxes. Should be good to go.
Still, they need to fix the real problem.
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Thanks!! Worked. After I cleared cache for instagram
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Baldilocks said:
Weird. Have you went to app manager and cleared data?
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Not after I unchecked the boxes but ill try it now. Thanks
sn707 said:
Not after I unchecked the boxes but ill try it now. Thanks
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happens to me, too. even after unchecking the features in Instagram + cleared Cache for Instagram.
I'm on stock i9505.
Problem still persists up to today..
I have an AT&T Galaxy S4 and the Lux option is completely missing from my Instagram app. I sent them two emails with no response.
Is anyone else missing the Lux option?
WRXTACY said:
I have an AT&T Galaxy S4 and the Lux option is completely missing from my Instagram app. I sent them two emails with no response.
Is anyone else missing the Lux option?
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I think they removed it from the Android version.
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Baldilocks said:
I think they removed it from the Android version.
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Nope just for s4 or certain devices...
Both my HTC vivid and Samsung infuse still have the option, both are on latest version...my HTC vivid is on rooted stock 4.0.3, my Infuse is on slimbean 4.2.2 -so I know its not related to android version...it probably checks what device it is through build.prop...maybe if you change your device model through build.prop and clear instagrams data and reboot you may get the option back...maybe
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mg2195 said:
Nope just for s4 or certain devices...
Both my HTC vivid and Samsung infuse still have the option, both are on latest version...my HTC vivid is on rooted stock 4.0.3, my Infuse is on slimbean 4.2.2 -so I know its not related to android version...it probably checks what device it is through build.prop...maybe if you change your device model through build.prop and clear instagrams data and reboot you may get the option back...maybe
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Aaaaand this still hasn't been fixed to this day (on the GS4). Unchecking the advanced imaging processing button helps a little bit but it still jacks up the images with jaggies on diagonal lines etc. And still no lux button. Hello, Instagram?!?!?
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Everyone experiencing this issue should go to http://help.instagram.com/503633952982638 and report it! They actually have a specific form for it.
halo0 said:
Aaaaand this still hasn't been fixed to this day (on the GS4). Unchecking the advanced imaging processing button helps a little bit but it still jacks up the images with jaggies on diagonal lines etc. And still no lux button. Hello, Instagram?!?!?
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Everyone experiencing this issue should go to url and report it! They actually have a specific form for it.
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Done

[ROM] AlienMOD Mecha Series I - 4.0.4 / Sony / DNA / Panorama / 10.7.13

Introducing: AlienMOD Mecha Series I
Sony Launcher from Xperia Z / Droid DNA Boot with sound / Sony Walkman / Charging Wallpaper / De-Sensed 4.0.4 Stable
Latest Version Download Series I: http://developer.clockworkmod.com/downloads/15588/5154/AlienMOD_Mecha_Series_I.zip
ICS Radio (Thanks to satod040 - your device may need it prior to install rom): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2134666
About AlienMOD Mecha Rom:
Google Now
G'z Gear imported from the Casio Commando
Android 4.0.4 Stock Rooted Base 7.02.605.10 710RD Deodex / De-Sensed 3.6
Thanks to santod040 found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2136273
We mildly themed it with flying windows
Kernel: Stock ICS 3.0.16-g65bd5ca
Sony Xperia Z Launcher
Thanks to ra3al found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2368506
LMT Swipe launcher Mod by noname81
Found Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150
Droid DNA Bootanimation and sound! By dubsx
found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2007073
Charging Wallpapers imported from LG Intuition
Droid 2 Global Ringtones
Sony Car Home
De-Bloated
Sony Walkman Music Player with Visualizer
How to install AlienMOD Mecha roms:
1) Place rom on the root of your SD card
2) Boot into your favorite custom recovery
3) Wipe Data / Factory Reset
4) Wipe Cache
5) Wipe Dalvik Cache
6) Flash ICS Radio -Link Above (only if you have issues)
7) Install AlienMOD Mecha
8) Reboot / Enjoy
**You must update SuperSU after you establish internet connection or the phone will act like it is not rooted. Just tap the normal update option when you go into SuperSU​
Dear God....a new rom?
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cant believe im on 2nd poster:victory:
A new Rom release... A welcome surprise, to be sure. Will try, thanks for sharing/posting.
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guinzo said:
cant believe im on 2nd poster:victory:
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There's not many of us left on the bolt haha.
Thunderbolt lives on
quickdraw86 said:
A new Rom release... A welcome surprise, to be sure. Will try, thanks for sharing/posting.
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There's not many of us left on the bolt haha.
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I went from old Evo 4G to Evo 3D myself. My wife kept complaining about her stock rom on the T-bolt. This phone has a lot of potential so I thought I'd start development here too
quickdraw86 said:
A new Rom release... A welcome surprise, to be sure. Will try, thanks for sharing/posting.
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There's not many of us left on the bolt haha.
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18 minute to trial(download progress:silly
great we have samsung ui, sony ui...i wonder if any ported motorola and LG ui for Thunderbolt:good:
So... I've flashed and been running the Rom for a bit now. Most excellent Rom! I removed a few apps I don't use, gmail, google books, VZW backup, and city ID, and all is well. I'm curious, what is the the VZW_Remote_Tool.apk in the system folder used for? I'll see how battery life is, but so far, great work, well worth a try for anyone on the fence.
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awesome panoramic photo working, landscape homescreen available, sony ui working..
non working:
-pedometer, adventure training
-there is no facebook for htc sense in friendstream
-for non vzw user will see "this sim card frm unknown location" on lockring...:crying:
-my GPS seems cant lock my position for long time..
ill stick wit this rom for w while :fingers-crossed:
Walking counter does force close, and adventure training as well, likely due to walking counter. I was unable to get a GPS lock, even after trying GPS assistance data. As I don't see the facebook for HTC sense app, the exclusion of it from friendstream isn't a bug. It's also unlikely that a Verizon user can duplicate or remedy the unknown SIM issue...
quickdraw86 said:
Walking counter does force close, and adventure training as well, likely due to walking counter. I was unable to get a GPS lock, even after trying GPS assistance data. As I don't see the facebook for HTC sense app, the exclusion of it from friendstream isn't a bug. It's also unlikely that a Verizon user can duplicate or remedy the unknown SIM issue...
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Facebook for HTC Sense sucessfully adapted frm Nusense ROM:highfive:
Nusense tweak volume to wake seems not working in this ROM
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https://db.tt/YaTNI06U
this one working
btw like quickdraw mention upthere...
what is the the VZW_Remote_Tool.apk in the system folder used for?
quickdraw86 said:
I'm curious, what is the the VZW_Remote_Tool.apk in the system folder used for? I'll see how battery life is, but so far, great work, well worth try for anyone on the fence.
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I found out what this app update VZW_Remote_Tool.apk is. It aids customer service reps to tap into your phone via remote to repair any issues. "I don't think I would like that"... I may remove it on next update but will leave that up to everyone If you like, just uninstall it with ES File Explorer.
Here is the link below that describes more about this app:
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/03/19/verizons-new-remote-diagnostic-tool-what-you-need-to-know/
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rgsgroup2005 said:
I found out what this app update VZW_Remote_Tool.apk is. It aids customer service reps to tap into your phone via remote to repair any issues. "I don't think I would like that"... I may remove it on next update but will leave that up to everyone If you like, just uninstall it with ES File Explorer.
Here is the link below that describes more about this app:
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/03/19/verizons-new-remote-diagnostic-tool-what-you-need-to-know/
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Great information, thank you. I'll cut that one out too. I had just never seen that one before, likely because I always ran custom roms, and it was removed by the devs of them. I look forward to any update(s) to this. The theming and overall fluidity of the Rom is very nice. Hopefully, you'll be able to figure GPS, I didn't look through the files for it at any great length, but was able to obtain GPS locks without issue on nandroids of two other roms, and had a solid data connection throughout.
Hmm. Any word on gps?
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Wanna check this out while I'm using my bolt. But I use gps quite often.
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My apologies, just saw this was barely added 13 hours ago. Lol.
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eya, im so falling in love with charging wallpaper...but...
live wallpaper goes off when charger unpluged:crying:
anyone know how to make charging wallpaper keep shown even charger unplugged?
or at least how extract emtpy botle piccture frm charging wallpaper? so i can use it as default wallpaper...
cant find fireflies charging wallpaper anywhere..i think it given different apk name
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got it, it was "signedFireFliesCW_RS.apk":laugh:
Only one question..... Appropriate thanks to those who deserved it as well as permissions?
Don't want you to get in trouble. Especially with you throwing out beauties like this.
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Yep I was working on it for tonight. Meant to do it when I finally posted link but have to find that post that helped me with the DNA port bootanimation. Thanks for reminder
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Yeah, I've been running it for about 4 hours now with Twiated's StarKissed Kangerade Core kernel. Been running very nice.
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I ran this ROM for a day, and had a strong GPS lock the whole time. After I installed the ROM, I turned on all the GPS options and it locked instantly. Even indoors I never lost my GPS lock.
Download link --
Getting "Service Unavailable" when accessing the download site. Hopefully that's fixed soon. Would love to give this ROM a test drive!
Me too.
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Screen rotation issues on Nc2?

I seem to have lost my screen rotation in all apps. The usual methods to get it working aren't. Any suggestions?
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Did you delete any bloatware?
airmaxx23 said:
Did you delete any bloatware?
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Damn....all the Verizon poo and some Samsung garbage. I'll try a relax when I get home and report back. Thanks guys!
Edit: reflash not relax....Samsung keyboard strikes again!
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Dc4479 said:
Damn....all the Verizon poo and some Samsung garbage. I'll try a relax when I get home and report back. Thanks guys!
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I haven't been able to track it down yet but one of the apps messes up the rotation when it is removed.
airmaxx23 said:
I haven't been able to track it down yet but one of the apps messes up the rotation when it is removed.
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I'm gonna go safe and freeze them first next time. I got a little ahead of myself and I know better than that. Lol
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Dc4479 said:
I'm gonna go safe and freeze them first next time. I got a little ahead of myself and I know better than that. Lol
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Freezing all of them does not mess up the rotation, it isn't until the app is uninstalled completely that it messes it up.
All set! I reflashed 4.4.2 and it's working again. Thanks guys
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Does anyone know which apps cause this issue? I ran my self made debloat script and lost rotation.
Any info would be great. Thanks
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dlsolo said:
Does anyone know which apps cause this issue? I ran my self made debloat script and lost rotation.
Any info would be great. Thanks
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I think it's the SensorService 2.33 app. The one with the SHealth icon.
Gladyscoleman said:
Some of the application have different kind of virus. and its popup the enable notification for the working if we permit the notifications then this kind of error are occurred in cell phone.
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This had nothing to do with a virus, one of the system apps disables rotation when removed.
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I think it's the SensorService 2.33 app. The one with the SHealth icon.
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Is not that app, I've removed it and rotation still works. I'm hoping I can figure out which one it is today.
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This had nothing to do with a virus, one of the system apps disables rotation when removed.
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Is not that app, I've removed it and rotation still works. I'm hoping I can figure out which one it is today.
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Yeah, I restored that apk to the priv-apps and that didn't fix my the problem. This afternoon I'm going to reflash and one-by-one delete my bloatware and see if I can find the source of the issue.
I'll report back.
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dlsolo said:
Yeah, I restored that apk to the priv-apps and that didn't fix my the problem. This afternoon I'm going to reflash and one-by-one delete my bloatware and see if I can find the source of the issue.
I'll report back.
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I have a lot deleted already today and haven't tracked it down yet. The thing that makes it a pain is that you really need to reboot after each app for it to take effect. I've been deleting (moving them to a different folder) in batches of 5 to speed things up a little.

Faster TouchWiz?

So is there any improvement in the latest touchwiz? Any opinion from S5 users? And maybe for those who had the chance to see a Note 4 from close ?
Im in S3 and I dont like the touchwiz laggy and problematic as hell. I have a fear to buy samsung device again. I am thinking of the note 4 just because of the feature to capture images and transform them in editable text.
But im worried about the touchwiz..
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Have you considered trying a different launcher? Touchwiz is very resource-intensive, but many of the third-party launchers are very quick. I'm using Google Now launcher on my Note 2, and it still flies. It will make your S3 much faster, anyway.
You could do the same thing with the Note 4, but you'd likely lose some of the S-Pen functionality.
gtalum said:
Have you considered trying a different launcher? Touchwiz is very resource-intensive, but many of the third-party launchers are very quick. I'm using Google Now launcher on my Note 2, and it still flies. It will make your S3 much faster, anyway.
You could do the same thing with the Note 4, but you'd likely lose some of the S-Pen functionality.
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Im using nova launcher.. but with touchwiz I mean also the samsung pre installed apps like gallery,contacts etc..
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Ahh, gotcha. Unless you're married to them for some reason, you should try replacement apps in the Play store.
gtalum said:
Ahh, gotcha. Unless you're married to them for some reason, you should try replacement apps in the Play store.
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Can you change message/phone app?
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patriotaki said:
Can you change message/phone app?
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message yes..phone no
sevomemo said:
message yes..phone no
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Is there any good message app you can recommend? I also hate that I must delete old message to have space for new ones...
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patriotaki said:
Is there any good message app you can recommend? I also hate that I must delete old message to have space for new ones...
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just uninstall it with titanium backup (if you have root)..hangouts is the most used replacement(it's the default messge app on nexus)
sevomemo said:
just uninstall it with titanium backup (if you have root)..hangouts is the most used replacement(it's the default messge app on nexus)
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Yea I have root but I dont like hangouts too much connection with google..I dont want to mix messages with google plus account or maybe they save messages on cloud..
Many connections with google are not so good they keep track of everyone haha
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patriotaki said:
Yea I have root but I dont like hangouts too much connection with google..I dont want to mix messages with google plus account or maybe they save messages on cloud..
Many connections with google are not so good they keep track of everyone haha
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honestly i don't know message replacement apps other than hangouts..but i did a quick search for you and i found those
http://www.techradar.com/news/phone...t-sms-text-messaging-apps-for-android-1232990
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-text-messaging-SMS-replacement-apps-for-Android_id59083
sevomemo said:
honestly i don't know message replacement apps other than hangouts..but i did a quick search for you and i found those
http://www.techradar.com/news/phone...t-sms-text-messaging-apps-for-android-1232990
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-text-messaging-SMS-replacement-apps-for-Android_id59083
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A big thanks from me to you
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sevomemo said:
message yes..phone no
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True. I was thinking of dialer replacements, but I guess you're still stuck with the same phone app. There are many messaging replacements, though I actually really like hangouts.
patriotaki said:
Is there any good message app you can recommend? I also hate that I must delete old message to have space for new ones...
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8sms from the store,freezing stock message app. About dialer, give a try to exdialer, on the store too, quick ans with nice themes. :good:
Fighting with myself over TouchWiz
I've been using alternate launchers for a long time. Was on Go Launcher for most time, but relatively recently I've moved to Noval Launcher, as it has caught up with Go Launcher features, and it seems that Go was a bit buggy in more recent releases.
All that being said, I am presuming at this point that I may want to actually utilize some of the features that TW offers, and won't be ther on other launchers. On the other hand, I too fear lag/performance issues, and loss of features in Nova that I am so accustomed to.
Of course, I suppose I need to get the phone in my hands first before worrying about TW.
You can replace the dialer by simply installing another one from the store. But when someone calls you, you will be faced with a lag followed by a black screen with status bar at top and then BOOM! The laggy samsung phone app (Don't worry your phone didn't blow up
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About the improved TW on S5, I have a S3 phone rooted with QS ROM installed and Boeffla 6.1 beta4 linaro installed and a S5 transformation pack supported by QS.
I think finally Samsh*t thought about locking the launcher, phone app in memory. That makes TW a bit faster. Opening the phone app now is faster and the lag is gone. Also switching to contacts from the phone app is lagless. But there are still some micro lags in launching an app.
Hope that I helped you with that.
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Have you considered trying a different launcher? Touchwiz is very resource-intensive, but many of the third-party launchers are very quick. I'm using Google Now launcher on my Note 2, and it still flies. It will make your S3 much faster, anyway.
You could do the same thing with the Note 4, but you'd likely lose some of the S-Pen functionality.
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Problem with Google launcher is that annoying bar at the top of each screen. Cannot remove it. Pain in the butt
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Problem with Google launcher is that annoying bar at the top of each screen. Cannot remove it. Pain in the butt
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I like the search bar, but it can be removed with the GELS xposed module.
I am new to android- If I use a new launcher on the note 4 (Nova or Google Now) would I lose functionality of the S Pen or the fingerprint scanner? Thanks
Stigga said:
I am new to android- If I use a new launcher on the note 4 (Nova or Google Now) would I lose functionality of the S Pen or the fingerprint scanner? Thanks
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Nope
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Nope
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Thanks! Does using a new launcher reduce some of the TW bloat/memory usage or does it go over TW and just mask it?

New TouchWiz UI for Marshmallow users, removes Sprint branding (no root)

Some of you may have seen this:
http://www.xda-developers.com/samsu...iz-is-a-ui-giant-leap-forward-two-steps-back/
Turns out it appears to work for the Note 4 Marshmellow users as well. I've been using it for only a little bit, one change I noticed is that it removes the Sprint branding in the upper left without requiring root. I searched for the app in Galaxy Apps, it wasn't available there, but you can download the apk attached to this post
The recent apps feature is pretty terrible, but it's something different you guys can try.
EDIT: I tried this with the fingerprint scanner, it made me not able to get past the lock screen, all I saw was a blank wallpaper. I guess it works on the Note 4 but not optimized for it. I was able to finally get past it by clicking on the notifications, messing with the settings on GoodLock, causing it to crash, and then my phone rebooted with it uninstalled.
This is interesting. I'm testing it out to see how it goes. Can you say anything about battery life compared to without it?
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samatagana said:
This is interesting. I'm testing it out to see how it goes. Can you say anything about battery life compared to without it?
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CAREFUL!! I just set up finger print scanner with this to see how it functions, now I can't get past the lock screen, all I see is my wallpaper, even in safe mode, I might have to do a hard reset :\
Edit: finally got past the fingerprint scanner after the app crashed and made my phone reboot, and then gave me the option to type in the password instead. It worked great prior to setting that portion up though, so mixed feelings about it so far.
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CAREFUL!! I just set up finger print scanner with this to see how it functions, now I can't get past the lock screen, all I see is my wallpaper, even in safe mode, I might have to do a hard reset :\
Edit: finally got past the fingerprint scanner after the app crashed and made my phone reboot, and then gave me the option to type in the password instead. It worked great prior to setting that portion up though, so mixed feelings about it so far.
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negative. there's a lockscreen bypass you can flash in TWRP
it simply disables your lockscreen. I have seen it and for some time, had it, but no longer thanks to a goofed internalsd format ;(
if you find it, please post link!
It felt laggy to me, I've already taken it down. I love the notification bar though
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negative. there's a lockscreen bypass you can flash in TWRP
it simply disables your lockscreen. I have seen it and for some time, had it, but no longer thanks to a goofed internalsd format ;(
if you find it, please post link!
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Is this what you're talking about? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2780696
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Costas86 said:
Some of you may have seen this:
http://www.xda-developers.com/samsu...iz-is-a-ui-giant-leap-forward-two-steps-back/
Turns out it appears to work for the Note 4 Marshmellow users as well. I've been using it for only a little bit, one change I noticed is that it removes the Sprint branding in the upper left without requiring root. I searched for the app in Galaxy Apps, it wasn't available there, but you can download the apk attached to this post
The recent apps feature is pretty terrible, but it's something different you guys can try.
EDIT: I tried this with the fingerprint scanner, it made me not able to get past the lock screen, all I saw was a blank wallpaper. I guess it works on the Note 4 but not optimized for it. I was able to finally get past it by clicking on the notifications, messing with the settings on GoodLock, causing it to crash, and then my phone rebooted with it uninstalled.
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are there any added features? i.e. multi-user support or even a theme store?
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are there any added features? i.e. multi-user support or even a theme store?
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not really imo, apart from letting you group notifications and setting alerts for them, and making the notification pull down menu look closer to stock android.
Edit: I take that back. When you take a screenshot now it comes up with 3 options, more/share/crop. If you hit more, it lets you take a scrolling screenshot without having to use the s-pen.
Is it work for note 4 lollipop?
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Is it work for note 4 lollipop?
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I believe it is only for Marshmallow
Thanks
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It felt laggy to me, I've already taken it down. I love the notification bar though
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Is this what you're talking about? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2780696
I think the particular one was called LockscreenBypass or maybe that's what I renamed it to. this was a long time ago. the link says work on jb and kk, the one I used I did successfully use on lollipop
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Alright, well, I jumped back on board to see if I could make this work for me. What I did was install the APK as usual and then used TB to delete the system UI (launcher). Since I use NOVA anyway, I also deleted TouchWiz and TouchWiz Easy crap... This setup has me running faster and with better battery life than ever before! Can't wait for a kernel for this MM situation!
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samatagana said:
Alright, well, I jumped back on board to see if I could make this work for me. What I did was install the APK as usual and then used TB to delete the system UI (launcher). Since I use NOVA anyway, I also deleted TouchWiz and TouchWiz Easy crap... This setup has me running faster and with better battery life than ever before! Can't wait for a kernel for this MM situation!
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That's crazy that you deleted TouchWiz, didn't even know that was possible lol, hopefully you don't run into any issues, because I had it crash once which caused it to just uninstall itself from my phone.
Good Lock updated with some gesture controls (Which I have yet to test) and bug fixes.
https://mega.nz/#F!cd1DVQwS!FBkArUVxwDSCY16XTbedng
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Is this easy to revert back to standard UI if I don't like it?
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Edit: I'll answer my own q, there is an uninstall option in the settings.
This actually seems pretty nice, I appreciate the chance from the same old Samsung noti dropdown.
I am missing the wifi calling on quick settings already, however.
Three options in the settings. Uninstall is one of them
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samatagana said:
Alright, well, I jumped back on board to see if I could make this work for me. What I did was install the APK as usual and then used TB to delete the system UI (launcher). Since I use NOVA anyway, I also deleted TouchWiz and TouchWiz Easy crap... This setup has me running faster and with better battery life than ever before! Can't wait for a kernel for this MM situation!
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How did you delete systemui? Isn't that the main android system?
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fastmikey1969 said:
How did you delete systemui? Isn't that the main android system?
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He remove the launcher, not the UI
I like this app is there a, Way we can edit the color of it tho. I don't really like the purple
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Mr nerd said:
I like this app is there a, Way we can edit the color of it tho. I don't really like the purple
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Yes, go into you routine setup and change the color from there
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