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[Request] "Siri Proxy" alternative for Android ?

Siri Proxy allows you to control additional devices with a Siri device. So I thought there must be something similar available for Android.:fingers-crossed:So we can also control our garages with Android devices
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUJ5z76Xv5o
http://arstechnica.com/information-...ons-that-show-how-amazing-the-tiny-pc-can-be/
https://github.com/plamoni/SiriProxy

So many views but no reply ?
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Can't this be done with Google Now? Seems like it would be a feature.
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damnyouwaffles said:
Can't this be done with Google Now? Seems like it would be a feature.
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Yes, something has to be done with Google now
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I'll look into it.
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look on "utter" in playstore with tasker you can put event on it - you down't need to be online.

meo said:
look on "utter" in playstore with tasker you can put event on it - you down't need to be online.
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It is all in beta.
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I have been wanting something like this as well.
To have an application to do this though, you would have to have two parts two it.
First part would be an app on your Android device, and the other part would be something that runs on a computer @ the house.
Reason for this is because you would want a secure connection between your phone and the app. Otherwise, anyone/everyone would be able to access your home automation system.
If there is anything like this, that would be awesome, but I don't think there is
The closest thing you can get to it is HomeSeer, but it isn't voice activated. It's only buttons.
If anyone knows of a program that would do voice activation home automation, please let me know!

Disable video record start/stop sounds

The camera has a setting to disable the shutter sounds but I don't see one for the video recorder. I made a few searches for what might be the associated audio files so I could rename them, but no luck. Anyone know the filenames?
Edit: Found this in the description of the Camera Sound off! app:
"The LG's camera app has own not removable sound files!"

howardmoon said:
The camera has a setting to disable the shutter sounds but I don't see one for the video recorder. I made a few searches for what might be the associated audio files so I could rename them, but no luck. Anyone know the filenames?
Edit: Found this in the description of the Camera Sound off! app:
"The LG's camera app has own not removable sound files!"
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You need to be rooted and use Root Explorer or equivalent so you can view system files. The file name is VideoRecord.ogg. It's found in system/media/audio/UI.
Backup somewhere in case you want it back and then remove the file.
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wassct said:
You need to be rooted and use Root Explorer or equivalent so you can view system files. The file name is VideoRecord.ogg. It's found in system/media/audio/UI.
Backup somewhere in case you want it back and then remove the file.
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I had found that one and renamed it to no avail. I am rooted and using Root Explorer.

Your right but it will work for any third party apps that use the video record function. Also if put device on silent it will be muted on stock camera.
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wassct said:
Your right but it will work for any third party apps that use the video record function. Also if put device on silent it will be muted on stock camera.
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The phone mute does not work on Korea rom. Is there a way to disable the record button sound for Korea models ?

Requires modding the camera app to bypass.
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somemadcaaant said:
Requires modding the camera app to bypass.
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Has anyone made this mod yet ?
I searched many place still no luck on it.

Nope the sounds are there for a reason in some region versions.
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somemadcaaant said:
Nope the sounds are there for a reason in some region versions.
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I was under the impression that in the US some carrier devices had mute option whereas others don't, is this true?

yyz123 said:
I was under the impression that in the US some carrier devices had mute option whereas others don't, is this true?
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I can tell you that the hongkong rom for D802 has the ability to take picture without shutter sound.
Unfortunately I lost this option when I flashed the european rom
I do have a twrp backup but I really have not idea how to extract an apk from thoses files...

Can no longer “check in" on FB

I know this sounds silly but it's actually really bothering me, mostly because I can't figure out why it's not working.
When I had my phone stock unrooted I could check in on FB.
When I was stock rooted I could still check in on FB.
I debloated, installed xposed and wanam, added a modded launcher and now I can't check in.
What crazy is I have done almost all the same changes to my wife note 3 and she still can check in.
Only thing we have done different is the debloating.
Curious if anyone else has broke this after debloating?
Thanks
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And nothing else on phone appears to be broken. Gps is working for all other features
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Probably one of the apps you froze. If you get it figured out let us know. But not logging into FB might be considered a feature by some.
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Is this via the FB app or browser? If browser make sure you haven't disabled javascript. I temporarily turn off javascript when browsing XDA so it doesn't constantly refresh but it also breaks things.

In the android app
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Check if there has been a update since you rooted that may have caused it. And try the normal, if you haven't already, reinstall and who's phone cache.
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Nobody cares that u stopped by Costco to buy toilet paper. Wutever broke that "check in" feature did u a favor.
...im kidding bro. plz dont take offense. I just love giving facebookers a hard time. having said that, I appear to be the only person in the milky way galaxy without a facebook account so maybe I should be the one getting cracked on. im also the only person in the galaxy that still has a Myspace so im sorta cool right??
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No offense taken. Lol. It's not so much the Facebook app that is bothering me. It's the GPS that's bothering me
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Hmmm.. I just tried to check in on my moto x and the same thing happened. That is really weird. It is starting to look like it's not my phone but something with my account.
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bajasur said:
Hmmm.. I just tried to check in on my moto x and the same thing happened. That is really weird. It is starting to look like it's not my phone but something with my account.
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Facebook has been having issues lately. My wife had me log in yesterday to check something and we both couldn't post. Intermittent posting issues.
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Ok so I figured out out has something to do with my settings. Because I logged into my wife's account on my device and the check in ability worked perfectly.
Now to try and figure out what setting is messed up on my device.
:/
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bajasur said:
Ok so I figured out out has something to do with my settings. Because I logged into my wife's account on my device and the check in ability worked perfectly.
Now to try and figure out what setting is messed up on my device.
:/
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I don't know if u have enabled ur developer options but the last time I had a problem like that with fb it was because I had changed a setting called "don't keep activities" if it is checked u should uncheck it...if ur developer options are not activated then it has to be something else...hope this helps
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pdub73 said:
I don't know if u have enabled ur developer options but the last time I had a problem like that with fb it was because I had changed a setting called "don't keep activities" if it is checked u should uncheck it...if ur developer options are not activated then it has to be something else...hope this helps
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How do you activate developers options?
Figured it out, same as always haha..
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I found out this has something entirely to do with how I have my settings in the app... what sucks is I can't figure out what I've done. GPS works on all other applications on my device, just not on Facebook check in. So annoying!
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And WTF is this?

I know this is probably more related to the actual FB app but I feel like it's a complete violation of privacy and I don't particularly want this happening but can not seem to find a setting to turn it off.. Here is a scenario where this would be completely out of place and unacceptable..
You take a picture of something private .. You or a friend gets your phone and opens the Facebook app... Oh look the last 3 pics you took.... Really? WTF? Anyone know how to turn this off?
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Check settings. Turn off facebook sync photos.
Just using Facebook is violation of privacy. Even if you find away to turn it off that feature; Facebook is always sucking up information from your device (contacts, location, call logs, pictures, and so on). This is one of the reason I don't use Facebook.
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That's definitely true... Makes me sad. I think in this issue though the most disturbing thing is that it's accessing another app (gallery) and then putting the 3 most recent pics in the app (suggesting) you post them. Who's to say their appropriate to post. I don't like this at all.
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jcnbama said:
That's definitely true... Makes me sad. I think in this issue though the most disturbing thing is that it's accessing another app (gallery) and then putting the 3 most recent pics in the app (suggesting) you post them. Who's to say their appropriate to post. I don't like this at all.
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Open the Facebook app and tap the top left main menu in your sidebar*Scroll to the bottom and select*Account*>*App Settings*>*Sync PhotosChoose*Don't sync my photos
If you are rooted install below app. This will give you some control over apps permission.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.schurich.android.tools.appopsstarter
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Don't sync photos is already selected. This is new. It's not syncing my photos it's just suggesting photos from my gallery (the last 3 taken) for me to post. Very annoying. I will definitely check out the other app you put on here. I apologize I couldn't quote because the XDA app kinda sux.
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I've notice same thing did you manage to remove that "new feature" ?

z0rin said:
I've notice same thing did you manage to remove that "new feature" ?
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Guys, just get another app for Facebook. There's tons of apps that don't these extra permissions and don't steal your data, AND THEY RUN BETTER than the stock Facebook app. Example : fast for facebook (search it!)

z0rin said:
I've notice same thing did you manage to remove that "new feature" ?
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No I didn't. I've tried alternative FB apps in the past. Haven't generally had much success but maybe I'll give it another go..
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Fb app is the worst app ever, I started using fb on browser and all kinds of wonders happened, like improved battery life
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The facebook app is becoming worse and more invasive after each update, i think it's time to switch to an unofficial app for it

jcnbama said:
I apologize I couldn't quote because the XDA app kinda sux.
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Yes the xda app is a bit buggy but you can quote.
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No... I can't quote.... I'm not just making it up... I have to post another post to be able to click on a post to quote it...
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Ibrahim.Rahman said:
Yes the xda app is a bit buggy but you can quote.
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So it ends up looking like this. I tapped on my post, so I could quote your post. Because it always highlights the one above it. Don't say random stuff if you don't know what you're talking about. Obviously if I could have quoted I would've done it. Been doing this a while....
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jcnbama said:
So it ends up looking like this. I tapped on my post, so I could quote your post. Because it always highlights the one above it. Don't say random stuff if you don't know what you're talking about. Obviously if I could have quoted I would've done it. Been doing this a while....
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Yes that is a bug. However if you tap the time at the right hand side of each post, the corresponding post is highlighted, not the one above it.

Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't... Sorry for being abrasive. Just been very frustrated with the XDA app lately. It used to be so much easier to use.
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danyf90 said:
The facebook app is becoming worse and more invasive after each update, i think it's time to switch to an unofficial app for it
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Good idea

Tapatalk FTW!

badboy47 said:
Open the Facebook app and tap the top left main menu in your sidebar*Scroll to the bottom and select*Account*>*App Settings*>*Sync PhotosChoose*Don't sync my photos
If you are rooted install below app. This will give you some control over apps permission.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.schurich.android.tools.appopsstarter
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App Ops not working on kitkat 4.4.2, when i launch it, i get message "unfortunately, settings has stopped"
any way to make it work?
or good alternative app????

sid.8491 said:
App Ops not working on kitkat 4.4.2, when i launch it, i get message "unfortunately, settings has stopped"
any way to make it work?
or good alternative app????
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Yes, there is a good alternative:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2540233
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sid.8491 said:
App Ops not working on kitkat 4.4.2, when i launch it, i get message "unfortunately, settings has stopped"
any way to make it work?
or good alternative app????
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There is an app called AppOps X that works on 4.4.2
Here
Or Xposed module
Here

Private Photo Vault

I'm looking for a Photo Hiding App that requires a password to enter the app and then the ability to have folders inside the app that requires a password for each folder. Just like Photo Vault on the iPhone. I'm a photographer and I keep my clients sample pics on my phone and I need the ability to make sure they don't look at other folders while looking at there pics. Any help or suggestions is greatly appreciated!!!

SafeCamera is what I use I love it I think its in the playstore if just PM me for it
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photo locker pro, u can even hide the app drawer icon & access it from the dialer, I love it
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waco2hot33 said:
SafeCamera is what I use I love it I think its in the playstore if just PM me for it
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Thanks for the recommendation……but I can't get it to do what I want…maybe you can help…..this is what I want it to do. I want to have a passcode to enter the app (which it does) then I want to have individual folders inside the app (which it does) and I want to have each folder have it's OWN passcode to enter the folder…..and I'm not sure if it can do this…..and if it can I can't figure out how to do it.

Lol!! You need fort Knox dfl uummm I don't know of any app that does that !!
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waco2hot33 said:
Lol!! You need fort Knox dfl uummm I don't know of any app that does that !!
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LOL……that made me laugh so hard I snorted!! Does fort knox have an app? I'm a photographer and I keep my clients pic samples on my phone for them to view…..and I don't want them to be able to open another clients folder and see there pics…..that's why I want to be able to lock each folder with it's own password I was using Photo Vault on the iPhone and it was perfect, but I can find anything like it it for android.

Try applock
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