Is there any method to turn off Google Maps notifications for Drive mode? While in Walking (or maybe even Bike mode) the notifications can be useful. Yet, when driving (especially for multiple hours), and having a phone as your main navigation the notification on the wrist are pretty annoying and also consuming the battery quite fast.
I know I can kill all notifications coming from Google Map in Android Wear app on the phone, but that would need me to re-enable it for every new Walk/Bike navigation, so that do not really solve my issue. Any ideas?
I really like it while walking in the city but while driving I just mute all notifications on the watch (Swipe down from top). I found it distracting otherwise.
dolebomo said:
I really like it while walking in the city but while driving I just mute all notifications on the watch (Swipe down from top). I found it distracting otherwise.
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Maybe this is simple answer. Given the fact that during the driving you have the screen in front of you anyway, why would you need notifications on the wrirst?
On the other hand it needs to remember to switch it off while you start driving (easy, you can do it once first uneeded GM notification pop-up), and, to switch it back on after arriving. And the latter one is more problematic. When I silence down my phone (i.e. due to meeting attendance) I often forgot re-enable sound after it. Same case, as here.
Seems Google needs to address it in upcoming Google Maps updates.
I agree. Very annoying to be driving and looking at your screen whole your wrist constantly vibrates.
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I finally got a phone mount in my car so I can use my N1 as a GPS. It's great! Except I've noticed one thing. If I use google maps without setting a destination, there's no night mode. It's blindingly bright!
Assuming there's not something stupid I'm overlooking, I made a ticket on code.google.com about this issue. If you'd like to see it implemented, please star it so it gets bumped up in the list of issues.
My Ticket: http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=6758
List of issues: http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/list
Bump - please star to help out. Thanks to those who did!
Uhm...maybe it only activates if you go through the Car app. Not sure tho...
As far as I can tell, night mode only activates if you're in "Navigation mode" (you set a destination - you see the splash screen "Google Navigation Beta", etc.) I want them to add a night mode for the normal GMaps. Star if you want it too.
Ooh...it'll be my first star on any forum! thanks
Hi,
I have the Desire HD and regularly use the Inbuilt Google Navigation. When I see the Adverts for Froyo, they show that while driving with Navigation, if you get a call, the Navigation pane will just scroll up, and show the caller details, with Accept & Reject.
But, I never seem to reproduce this behaviour. When I get a call while driving, the Navigation pane completely disappears, only the Call pane is displayed.
I have tried all settings, etc, but to no use.
I even tried the Premium Navigation but got the same result..
Any thoughts?
What you saw was the navigation HTC included. The feature you saw, you can only get it by paying some osrt of subsciption. It's the paid version so to speak
That's right..
I was not able to re-produce that behaviour until I was on the trial Premium Navigation..
As soon as I purchased the life time Premium Navigation, I am able to re-produce that behaviour.
My father has this device and has vision limitations and I set the display to use the Easy Mode. He told me that when he is on a call the mute and headset buttons don't show up. He has difficulty reading the top bar even with the large font selected. I think what would work for him instead of enlarging text in the bar would be to have a lock screen that has large icons/widgets that would be a way to fix this? Also is there a way for him to open either Waze or Google Navigation from a contact and also if S Voice would do this.
Also I don't want to anything that could be an issue with AT&T and his warranty. I know this might be a lot do but any help is appreciated.
Thanks
cjunkie said:
My father has this device and has vision limitations and I set the display to use the Easy Mode. He told me that when he is on a call the mute and headset buttons don't show up. He has difficulty reading the top bar even with the large font selected. I think what would work for him instead of enlarging text in the bar would be to have a lock screen that has large icons/widgets that would be a way to fix this? Also is there a way for him to open either Waze or Google Navigation from a contact and also if S Voice would do this.
Also I don't want to anything that could be an issue with AT&T and his warranty. I know this might be a lot do but any help is appreciated.
Thanks
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1.) Easy Mode does disable those functions when you're in a call. On a phone call, the only options displayed are "Mute", "Hide/Unhide Keypad" and "End Call".
2.) There isn't a way to "fix" the native lock screen with larger icons/widgets. The only enhancements you can make is the clock/date size from small, medium or large. If you do want customization for the lock screen, maybe search the Play Store for a lock screen launcher they may add the customization you want.
3.) If he is using a Galaxy S 4, Google Navigation is integrated into Google Maps now. Voice commands with S Voice will open native apps pre-installed on the phone such as this. That shouldn't be a problem. Waze, which is not native and is installed via the Play Store, probably will not open via S Voice. Again, there may be easier ways to do it. For example, I don't use S Voice on my GS4, I use Google Now.
http://www.androidcentral.com/how-get-google-now-samsung-galaxy-s4
Easier and integrates well with Android devices.
Hope this info helps!
Hello all.
I don't think anyone has asked this before, so here it is.
Is there a way to disable long-press to change watch face? When I happen to cross my arms, it tends to hit the watchface and registers a long press and goes to the face selection screen. It is pretty annoying as it vibrates and there is a tendency that my face will get changed.
I rather just have the ability to change watch faces via the settings, but would very much like the long-press disabled.
Thanks for reading.
Cheers!
I´ve the same issue, sometimes when covering the screen with the hand to turn it off it changes the watchface...
Wouldn't enabling theater mode prevent that? Two taps on the crown to enable or disable.
No. Theatre mode disables the display.
It should be possible to keep the display on but disable changing watch faces. At least this way.
Yes I found it very annoying too... Google should lock that function (or at least give the ability to do so)
MasK said:
Hello all.
I don't think anyone has asked this before, so here it is.
Is there a way to disable long-press to change watch face? When I happen to cross my arms, it tends to hit the watchface and registers a long press and goes to the face selection screen. It is pretty annoying as it vibrates and there is a tendency that my face will get changed.
I rather just have the ability to change watch faces via the settings, but would very much like the long-press disabled.
Thanks for reading.
Cheers!
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You would need to root your watch, but this should do what you want: http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...ch-wake-to-save-battery-t3116936/post60952041
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You would need to root your watch, but this should do what you want: http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...ch-wake-to-save-battery-t3116936/post60952041
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Thanks. That's pretty close. However, I would not like to lock the screen altogether. Normal tasks like viewing and swiping cards is fine. It's just the long tap on the face that I need to disable. I'm thinking the watch face itself needs to be amended. I'll probably ask around the WatchMaker G+ forums as I'm using it's face.
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Thanks. That's pretty close. However, I would not like to lock the screen altogether. Normal tasks like viewing and swiping cards is fine. It's just the long tap on the face that I need to disable. I'm thinking the watch face itself needs to be amended. I'll probably ask around the WatchMaker G+ forums as I'm using it's face.
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I'm not a developer, but it looks to me like that just disables touch to wake, which is what you asked for. It doesn't affect swiping at all.
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I'm not a developer, but it looks to me like that just disables touch to wake, which is what you asked for. It doesn't affect swiping at all.
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I don't want to disable touch to wake. I want to disable long-press to change watchface. That's pretty specific to changing watchfaces.
any news?
Hello,
i've got an G Watch R (Rooted with an G Watch Urbane port running).
I used Advanced Settings for AndroidWear to disable WakeOnTouch, that works pretty well.
but sometimes it seems that i perfom a long-press on the watch and trigger the "change watchface screen".
Are there any News, how this feature could be deactivated? (to change watchfaces there is also an entry in the settings-menu).
LG Naith
Same problem here.
Was out shovelling snow today and I could feel my wrist vibrating to change the watch face every minute. Must have been wearing something conductive. Tried theatre mode in hopes to outwit it, it skipped passed the three taps almost immediately. As a result, the battery must have dipped 20 to 30% (or more) in that hour alone because nine hours from being on charge it's down to 50%.
I use an LG G Watch (original), so no crown to make the hack above worthwhile (unless I never want to interact with the watch again )
This happens when I bike ride as well. At any rate, any ideas (other than keeping the watch in my pocket) would be helpful (not too concerned about the battery drain effect, just the constant watch face change).
Thanks.
Anyone found a solution for this?
He is an asshole that develops such garbage function.
I made a new app from start to finish and even uploaded it on my Nexus 5.
It's called "Light Shade"
Head on over and check it out!
braja69 said:
I made a new app from start to finish and even uploaded it on my Nexus 5.
It's called "Light Shade"
Head on over and check it out!
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Sounds interesting,
What does your app do and can you provide some screenshots please? I'd like to know more about it
I don't believe I am allowed to post links here yet. I will post some screenshots and a link to the free version when I can. But for now, here is the description in the Play Store:
Here is the description on the Play Store:
Ever been lying in bed at night, not able to sleep, and want to mess around on your phone without disturbing your partner in the bed next to you? Of course you have...
What about being in a theatre or at a play and need to text someone or email without disturbing the people around you? Yep...
Ever been outside and need to use your phone quickly, but you can't see the screen for the sun? Uh huh...
LIGHT SHADE TO THE RESCUE!
Light Shade doesn't do anything your phone can't already do, it just does a lot of things quickly and easily at the same time, making things easier and faster for you. It's all about convenience and speed. With a simple yet beautiful design, it is intuitive and easy to use. Just touch the icon, (or assign it to a pie menu or navigation bar for even quicker access) and a menu will slide in with just 3 simple options;
Night
Normal
Day
Lets go over what each one does
Night: - Immediately cuts off ALL sound (media, ringer, alarms) and vibration - Dims the display all the way down - Locks the rotation of the display into portrait view
This is perfect for lying on your side in the bed at night poking your phone and NOT disturbing your bed mate. This mode is also good for the aforementioned theatres or plays.
Next is...
Normal: - This basically reverses the other two modes so, - all sound back to normal - display back to normal - rotation back to normal
Your usual usage settings for being indoors and not next to someone sleeping. Pretty self explanatory that one
And finally...
Day: -This button leaves all the other options at normal, but turns the display brightness all the way up!
That previously mentioned sunshine is no match for FULL DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS!!!
See, pretty cool huh? Convenience and speed. Just for Night mode, most people would have to fiddle with at least 3 different things to achieve what this app does in a very quick 1 tap. And switching between these modes quickly without this app... Forget about it
Oh, and this app also presents itself to you as an overlay, so you can access it "over" what ever it is your doing at the moment so it is as convenient and quick as possible without being interuptive in any way. Also, a nice and easy to reach menu made for your thumb. A piece of cake to reach with it, no matter how big your screen. More apps should be like that, don't you think?
Well that's it, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do, and that it is as useful to you, as it has been for me.