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▐ 20.2.2011▐ ★UPDATED★Awesome WP7 Tips&Tricks★▐

▐ 20.2.2011▐ ★UPDATED★Awesome WP7 Tips&Tricks★▐
I just wanted to post a couple of helpful tips&tricks for those who are new to the WP7 OS. If I helped please "donate" your time by clicking the thanks button!
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
10 Awesome Tips&Tricks
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1. Using the Windows Phone 7 voice controls
Press and hold the Windows key at the bottom of your screen and you can start talking to your phone. Try saying "Open Calendar", to see what we mean.
2. Adding apps to the Start screen
When you are in the long applications list on your phone pressing on an icon and holding brings up a contextual menu that gives you a series of options, one of which is "pin to start". Press on this option and the app will be shown on the Start screen.
3. Add people to the start page
No it's not just about adding apps to the start page, but people too. Find them in your contacts book, click on the "pin" icon, and they'll be added to your Start page so you can speed dial them whenever you need.
4. Moving your tiles around
Adding a new app or tile to the Start screen will place it right at the bottom. If you want it to be elsewhere, press and hold on the tile in question and then you are free to move it up and down and rearrange your tiles to best suit your needs.
5. Removing apps from the Start screen
You like the app, but you don't really want it on your Start screen anymore. No worries. Hold your finger on the tile in question for a couple of seconds and when it highlights press the no pin icon in the top right-hand corner.
6. Uninstalling apps
You've tried it and you don't like it. No problem. Head over to the menu list and press down on the app in question until you get the contextual menu. Select uninstall and you're done.
7. Rating and reviewing apps
You really love the new app you've downloaded, so much so that you want to rate and review it so anyone else interested knows whether it's any good or not. With Windows Phone 7 you don't have to wait until you delete it to rate it, you can rate and review it at any time. Press and hold down on the app in question until that contextual menu appears and then choose "Rate and review". It will bring up another page allowing you to have your say and give it a rating out of five. Easy peasy.
8. How to change the theme
If you've got your Windows Phone 7 phone from Vodafone the theme is going to be all red, O2 is dishing out blue themes and Orange, orange ones. An all red themed phone might be a bit much (we hear you), but fret not as you can change the colour of the tiles and other features in the Setting area. Zip on over to the menu list, select Settings, and then Theme. Here you can choose the colour of the background and the accent colour. Background options are "Black" or "White" while you'll get nine accent colours to pick from. Lime, anyone?
9. Swipe to the left
Windows Phone 7 is built around the idea of panoramic tiles that you swipe to reveal more content off screen. It's always worth seeing if you can swipe to the left as there might be more stuff waiting to be revealed.
10. What are the dots?
Whenever you see three dots at the bottom of the screen, that's a menu for more options. In photo playback for example, it will give you the options to delete the image or perform a quick upload.
72 Windows Phone 7 tips and tricks here:
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/3641...s-phone-7-tips
For those who need access to a US market, or wherever...
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1st, when you link your live account to the phone, you'll automatically get an e-mail from Microsoft phone 7 in your inbox.
this had some useful links in it. for example, I didn't download the full zune package, but another version witch works as well and is quite a bit smaller.
2nd, create an extra live account with false location settings, i set mine on Beverly hills, California, so you can access marketplace, xbox live etc.
(you can add an other account for your e-mail settings etc)
Search Button
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Because the HD2 has different hardware keys than the WP7, the home key for the HD2 is the search button for Windows Phones. Depending on where you are, pressing the home button will give you different search results.
HOMESCREEN:
Will open BING-search(Many custom WP7 ROM's have changed default search to Google).
MUSIC&VIDEOS:
Enables search for videos, music etc.
MARKETPLACE:
Searches for Music and Applications available for purchase in the Market
Transparent Lockscreen Wallpaper
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This is the link to the wallpaper:
http://phone7.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/clawpaper.png
Simply send yourself an email with the image attached, then open the email on your phone and save the image. When you view the image, you have an option of setting it as your wallpaper(The Zune software only seems to sync JPEG’s)
Click on the PNG attachment and then wait a few moments. Once the ‘cancel’ button next the attachment disappears, click again. This should open it in the picture viewer with the option to set as wallpaper.
Until the lock screen has started any animation, the home screen will appear black. Presumably this is because the home screen isn’t loaded until the lock screen has been touched, which makes sense. Secondly, it doesn’t work if you have a password on the lock screen. Having a password is obviously a good idea, so it’s a shame this doesn’t work with the password.
Lockscreen Text App
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A useful application is Jivtech's Lockscreen Text App. Head on over to the site for more info about an application that allows you to quickly and easily add text to your lockscreen wallpaper
http://www.jivtech.com/lockscreentext.aspx
Extra tips from users:
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yogeshmishra23 said:
Screen Locked...received a message...tap on the message preview on the top of the lock screen and then unlock the screen. Phone will unlock directly to your message screen.
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patrikbarden said:
Long press on Send-key activates the camera from sleep mode. Even when the phone is password locked!
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squarejp said:
You can record a phone conversation using the video recording mode. Simply make a phone call and hold the camera button to record the entire phone conversation and video. Make sure you put on Speaker Phone Mode.
Camera:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u-2MBYYsmw
Dark Side of Focus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXS4jrxeI0k
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ppsravan said:
There is search for Marketplace...goto the market place and hit the search button...the search button works as a contextual search based on the app or hub you are in...its awesome and well thought
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shahidpak said:
1. Connect to Wifi
2. Select Settings
3. Select Wifi
4. Tap the connected WIFI network for few seconds.
5. Select Edit
6. Proxy ON
7. Type your proxy server and port
8. Save and exit you are done
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Have fun!
If I helped please hit the Thanks button!

gooooooood work.thank you buddy

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=816501

i hav done the prosses of instaling wp7 on my hd-2 but its asking activation code ...........wat to du.

Thanks for the tricks.....
trying wp7 since sunday and still in trouble.

kooka17 said:
Thanks for the tricks.....
trying wp7 since sunday and still in trouble.
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why whats the problem saty in detail..............

ninja1kava said:
i hav done the prosses of instaling wp7 on my hd-2 but its asking activation code ...........wat to du.
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call ms to get the activation code they wont find you untill you say that u have hd7.........
and dont say its hd2.........
convince them that u got in seconds from friend and bla bla......
then you ready to get the code..........

Thanks for the help!

Checkout awesome new tips updated February 20, 2011
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These few stuffs Rocks G-Note !

Few stuffs Rocks My G-Note
Here listing few applications must have for me, makes my note fabulous !
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I like clean default screen, that gives more room to play my kiddos.
Few my favorite applicatios here :
1.Barcode
can barcodes on products then look up prices and reviews.
Also share your contacts, apps, and bookmarks
get it
2.Tubemate :
The fastest and most famous YouTube downloader
Get it
3.Sign
Need fast dialler? giveup stock old way
just draw a sign, (like draw a heart n call your love ) and You are ready to go
Get it
4. Wave Launcher
A quick gesture-enabled quick launch bar always accessible with a simple gesture
Want more room on desktop?, Get wave launcher, it will popup many as > 10 shortcut, select your desired to open application
Get it
5.Voice Speed Dial
This innovative app is the perfect solution to make calls/open application without needing your hands
he voice recognition is highly accurate because you create a "voice tag" in advance
Get it
6.Guesture search
Search your Android phone by drawing gestures on the touch screen.
A google Application
Get It
7.CamCard
A must-have business app for your smart phone
Simply take a picture of a business card, CamCard recognizes the business card and saves contact
Get it
8.Flight Track
Get real-time flight status and map tracking for airline flights worldwide.
Get it
9.Flight Board
Turn your Android phone or tablet into the Arrivals and Departures board for any airport in the world!
Get it
10.Indian Rail Info :
Get information about Indian Railways, anytime anywhere. PNR Status, Find Trains, Running status n More
Get it
11.NoLED
missing LED on Note?
Dont miss any event Now, Almost support all event base application on device.
Get Audiovisual Notification on offscreen
Get It
12.CoolVolume
missing call on noice? Want semisilent ring tone in office?
Here is go, it adjust volume (Ring/SMS/In call/media) depend on surrounding noice.
Get It
13.Shake Call
Feeling unconvinient to pickup call by sliding?
yes can pickup by shake OR with using just proximity sensor, just put your phone near ear and connect.
Get it
14.Dr.Ketan News
This news application i have created for me., gives be auto update of my favorite news paper, with configurable setting n widget.
15.ESPN Cricinfo
The official ESPNcricinfo App brings you the most comprehensive cricket coverage from around the world.
Get it
16.Handwrite Note
Handrite alows you to write with your finger right on your screen. Each time you lift your finger, the character or symbol you wrote appears in the notebook interface
Get it
17.Pocket Blonde
Blondie in Your Pocket is a charming girl residing in your phone!
Despite the stereotypes, Blonde’s smart and helpful! She wakes you in the morning, tells news, makes jokes, sends out birthday reminders, delivers a morning horoscope, keeps here eye on the weather – just to name a few things…
And, yep, now she can speak!!!
Get it
This is endless !!!
It's just enough for this time...
Now relax n watch demo of all above applications
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4G9m546OcBg&feature=youtu.be

Well done.
There are some nice recommendations there!

Useful collections..

Cannot find tubemate on the market, even your link says that it cannot be found???

HasC said:
Cannot find tubemate on the market, even your link says that it cannot be found???
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I have same problem. Thought it was a temporary internet problem on my side.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA App

HasC said:
Cannot find tubemate on the market, even your link says that it cannot be found???
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CGI_Ram said:
I have same problem. Thought it was a temporary internet problem on my side.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA App
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you can get it here http://devian7.iisweb.co.kr/

yes it is not showing on market now
updated link from ArcticCat post
@ ArcticCat - Thx

more very important app
and below some very important app that must have and it solved issue with my GN.
-Optimize Tool Box:
one of the benefit it will show all startup app that you will never know about it.
-Memory Booster lite.

Thanks for the tips.

Great list bro, but what do you use to get that cool 3d pic as wallpaper?

Doctor sahib!
Kindly add screen filter and root dim to this list of yours..
On the whole you've given a pretty good list..
Tapashocked via my gt-I9003 with a random keyboard of my choice !

tahpics said:
Great list bro, but what do you use to get that cool 3d pic as wallpaper?
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Nothing special, i have crope picture from routine pic n made background black.
It gives 3d effect as well saves battery too, more the brighter wallpaper, more battery draining.

Lordrdx666 said:
Doctor sahib!
Kindly add screen filter and root dim to this list of yours..
On the whole you've given a pretty good list..
Tapashocked via my gt-I9003 with a randomYa keyboard of my choice !
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Ya i know about it, as such there is nearly 500 app is on my pc, regularly using about 125 app other thn stock. Here i tried to make list limited, but tried to highlight that may b helpful to most.
Regards

Question about voice speed dial:
Is it possible to replace voice talk with this app. I mean when I press my call button on the Bluetooth headset note activates voice talk. Also double click of the home button activates voice talk.
Since my language is Serbian I have little to no use of voice talk. On the other hands ability to voice tag calls or applications is much better.

ArcticCat said:
you can get it here http://devian7.iisweb.co.kr/
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Are you sure this is no virus/spyware/adware?
For some reason all Youtube downloaders seem to be viruses, even on the PC.
I don't know why the virusmakers all seem to do youtube downloaders but they do. The website that you linked says it isn't a virus. To me when a site claims their software isn't a virus, it usually IS. The site looks kind of dodgy too.
Is there a way to detect a virus in android apps without installing a bloated antivirus on the phone? Does something exist where you can check android files for viruses on the PC?

Been using this for ages, since Galaxy S time. No issues mate. Have it on my Galaxy S, 8.9 and Note.

igorstef said:
Question about voice speed dial:
Is it possible to replace voice talk with this app. I mean when I press my call button on the Bluetooth headset note activates voice talk. Also double click of the home button activates voice talk.
Since my language is Serbian I have little to no use of voice talk. On the other hands ability to voice tag calls or applications is much better.
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there is launch option inside application
- Long press wiered headset
long press search
long press camera button, thogh camera key not available in note, rest of two shud work, I have not tried.

Tips and tricks

I thought I'd start this thread to consolidate all the info on the features of the Note 10.1 for those new to Android or tablets, those who are on the fence about buying this, or those who just haven't figured out all the cool features yet
Here's some off the top of my head:
Pinch the keyboard to get this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
You can then move the floating and split keyboards by pushing and holding with 2 fingers.
Press and hold the settings key on the keyboard and select the T icon to switch to handwriting recognition mode.
In the keyboard settings, select "continuous input" for Swype-like functionality.
Feel free to add anything else you might find useful!
Sent from my GT-N8013 using Tapatalk 2

Any clue how I could force the keyboard to appear ?
Background of my question is that "Logmein" desktop -version works nicely in stock browser, chrome and opera but I can' t call up he keyboard once I want to type on the remote pc .......

Just found this out: the screen turns on when you pull the pen out.
Sent from my GT-N8013 using Tapatalk 2

Thanks
freedomispopular said:
I thought I'd start this thread to consolidate all the info on the features of the Note 10.1 for those new to Android or tablets, those who are on the fence about buying this, or those who just haven't figured out all the cool features yet
Here's some off the top of my head:
Pinch the keyboard to get this:
You can then move the floating and split keyboards by pushing and holding with 2 fingers.
Press and hold the settings key on the keyboard and select the T icon to switch to handwriting recognition mode.
In the keyboard settings, select "continuous input" for Swype-like functionality.
Feel free to add anything else you might find useful!
Sent from my GT-N8013 using Tapatalk 2
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Had no idea of the swipe style option available on the keyboard...

Here's a video of tips and tricks I've just whipped up. -> http://youtu.be/tC7z5PCdGLE
This is what I've discovered so far: smart stay, motion gestures, keyboard layouts (displayed by OP), handwriting input, nav keys extra functions, S Pen button, mini apps, screenshot key alternate uses and a demonstration of power, four apps running at the same time all of them shown on the screen at once!

Seems the more I learn about this tablet the more I like it. I had removed all of the Sammyware, but now I've out a few things back. Great thread.

Nice feature: Lock screen can be shut off completely ......... very handy when You work with N10.1 the entire day
BTW: stil no one has a clue how to force the keyboard to pop up in browser ?

troed said:
Nice feature: Lock screen can be shut off completely ......... very handy when You work with N10.1 the entire day
BTW: stil no one has a clue how to force the keyboard to pop up in browser ?
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I am also wondering if it's possible to do this with the keyboard, if you find something, please keep us updated! Thanks

For a keyboard to pop up it needs to have an input field. it will be useless if you pop it up without anything listening to the keyboard.
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FPtje said:
For a keyboard to pop up it needs to have an input field. it will be useless if you pop it up without anything listening to the keyboard.
Sent from my GT-N8010 using xda app-developers app
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Well I have this situation where I need to press F12 to change to another page, but no input field in the page by itself. I tried clicking on the address bar to open the keyboard, but since the focus is not at the right place, it's not working. So I have a situation where it is NOT useless.
I don't know what troed wants to accomplish though.

troed said:
Nice feature: Lock screen can be shut off completely ......... very handy when You work with N10.1 the entire day
BTW: stil no one has a clue how to force the keyboard to pop up in browser ?
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Didn't find where you can shut it off for the whole day. Info, please?

16:10 ratio movie will take up the entire screen in the stock video player - it'll hide the controlls and display edge to,edge.

toenail_flicker said:
Didn't find where you can shut it off for the whole day. Info, please?
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I'm curious as well. I hate lock screens, they don't seem to have any use to me, especially on a tablet. This thing can't turn on in my pocket, I don't wear clown pants(assuming clown pants have giant clown pockets). I just installed the "No Lock" app which does the trick.

toenail_flicker said:
Didn't find where you can shut it off for the whole day. Info, please?
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effluent said:
I'm curious as well. I hate lock screens, they don't seem to have any use to me, especially on a tablet. This thing can't turn on in my pocket, I don't wear clown pants(assuming clown pants have giant clown pockets). I just installed the "No Lock" app which does the trick.
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Settings > Security > Screen security
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

troed said:
Nice feature: Lock screen can be shut off completely ......... very handy when You work with N10.1 the entire day
BTW: stil no one has a clue how to force the keyboard to pop up in browser ?
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Thank you! for thast nfo

freedomispopular said:
Settings > Security > Screen security
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2
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Thanks. More info, please. Already looked there. Maybe my contacts are dirty.

Anyone know if there is any way to go immediately to Google bookmarks in the stock browser instead of local?

toenail_flicker said:
Thanks. More info, please. Already looked there. Maybe my contacts are dirty.
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"None" should be the very last option in the screen lock page.

Nice. Thanks. Yup, seems I need wipers for my contacts.

Here we go in German settings (see attachment)
Why I need the keyboard to be opened even if there is no "call it to screen" input field:
I use "logmein" now for a couple of years for only one reason: to check my patients data base in my clinic.
Once I'm logged in and the remote screen appears I can click the icons to start the program but once I want to type a name ton the remote PC he keyboard does not appear.
Of course there would be other solutions, but I tried Splashtop Remote and other similar apps which do not work since my provider protects my clinic from outside intrusion by a firewall and even after my provider opened the ports necessary to run Splashtop Remote it does not work. After testing a lot of apps in the last two years with my SGSII/III and Note LOGMEIN is the only procedure that works. Of course I could buy the Android app Logmein ignition but look at the rating of this app, the prize and comments that it works very poor if at all. And why should I buy an app when my magnificent Note10.1 can do the same with it's browser ?IF I COULD FORCE THE KEYBOARD TO APPEAR ON THE SCREEN TO TYPE ON MY REMOTE PC !!!!!!!!

HTC One M8 Bug-Find List

Hey guys...I haven't seen a thread started for this yet and since I've been toying around with my M8 all day I figured I'd share 2 bugs I seem to have found and if you guys have found any feel free to contribute. Any edits I make will be for resolutions and updates to the bugs found. So far what I've found:
- I seem to have difficulty deleting files off of the external SD card. I have my pictures saving by default to it and I noticed if I delete one it disappears then pops back up. This happens through ES File Explorer.
--Issue lies with Kit Kat version not the phone itself
- When I manually set my brightness and then open up the camera it auto increases the brightness (which I don't think is a bug) the bug however, when you exit the camera app the brightness remains the same and doesn't revert back to your manual setting.
--If you exit the camera and then shut the screen, when you turn the screen on again you have your manually set brightness back.
- the buttons like to reappear over the top in immersive mode, they appear on the side if rotation is disabled
- the task switcher has options at the top, task manager and close all that get covered by the notification bar at the top
- blinkfeed looks odd with the 4 menu buttons still appearing
- Possible static on other end when using speakerphone
- Cannot take pictures of front and back of a check with the Bank of America app check deposit feature
- Snapchat filters will cause the screen to flicker.
- When authorising Sense's access to Facebook the Facebook app will take you to your newsfeed, meaning you cant authroise until you get to the homescreen. It's somewhat confusing, if you already have a HTC phone you won't see this issue.

Let me know if you find anything else on the Verizon model please as this is the one I will be getting in a few weeks. If others comment please specify which carrier model to maybe help. Thanks

Spotify doesn't work yet. Crashes on launch

teethgrinder32 said:
Spotify doesn't work yet. Crashes on launch
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Spotify works on mine.

pettigrew95 said:
Hey guys...I haven't seen a thread started for this yet and since I've been toying around with my M8 all day I figured I'd share 2 bugs I seem to have found and if you guys have found any feel free to contribute. So far what I've found:
- I seem to have difficulty deleting files off of the external SD card. I have my pictures saving by default to it and I noticed if I delete one it disappears then pops back up. This happens through ES File Explorer.
- When I manually set my brightness and then open up the camera it auto increases the brightness (which I don't think is a bug) the bug however, when you exit the camera app the brightness remains the same and doesn't revert back to your manual setting.
That's what I've found so far. I am using the Verizon HTC One M8.
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u have kit kat so all phones have the write protection problem on ext sd u will have to root to get rid of that

daorderdillon said:
u have kit kat so all phones have the write protection problem on ext sd u will have to root to get rid of that
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I can delete just find of my un-rooted Note 3 KitKat?

jaaystott said:
I can delete just find of my un-rooted Note 3 KitKat?
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far as everyone here is concerned we are speaking on the issues of the m8 not note 3. and plus google announced the problem in every android phone ext sd wont be able to be written on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2617921 thats the link for the note 3 cant write to sd card also u little troll. :laugh:

daorderdillon said:
far as everyone here is concerned we are speaking on the issues of the m8 not note 3. and plus google announced the problem in every android phone ext sd wont be able to be written on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2617921 thats the link for the note 3 cant write to sd card also u little troll. :laugh:
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I can write to the ext sd card as when I take pictures it saves to it just fine. The problem is trying to copy/cut/paste to/from it and delete off of it.

pettigrew95 said:
I can write to the ext sd card as when I take pictures it saves to it just fine. The problem is trying to copy/cut/paste to/from it and delete off of it.
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thats what we are talking about copy/cut/paste u cant move a file from internal to ext sd which is the same a writing

daorderdillon said:
thats what we are talking about copy/cut/paste u cant move a file from internal to ext sd which is the same a writing
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It *is* possible to modify the contents of the internal and removable sdcard when connected to the PC. As discussed in several threads elsewhere, KitKat 4.4.2 has modified the manner in which apps are permitted to write to the sdcard. I'm wracking my brains because of a number of issues I'e encountered (and I have a 128g card!)
Also in the bug list:
Can't get Amazon Appstore to download apps (download always fails).

- the buttons like to reappear over the top in immersive mode, they appear on the side if rotation is disabled
- the task switcher has options at the top, task manager and close all that get covered by the notification bar at the top
- blinkfeed looks odd with the 4 menu buttons still appearing

teethgrinder32 said:
Spotify doesn't work yet. Crashes on launch
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A restart of the phone fixes this.
I had the same issue. I believe its due to the spotify video which starts on the firs time launch of the app.

Guys, I have updated the OP as of the latest bugs found by Electronic Punk. When posting bugs we find please specify which version you have international, Verizon, etc. When we find a resolution to the bug I will post underneath the bug in the OP in bold red.

1.54.401.5 although now running that same version on Android Revolution HD 2.2
want to clarify the last one as it looks the same on sense 5.5 but the blinkfeed did not continue underneath the buttons (ie phone, camera - that row)
In Sense6 it does and looks bad.
In addition, on ~Blinkfeed if you swipe left
the options menu covers about 2/3rd of the screen and stops about half way over the task switcher, looks really odd.

Dlna is not working properly for me . I keep trying to connect to my LG smart tv but it fails every time . Miracast works fine but not great for watching videos . My HTC one max and note 3 work well so it's not the tv .
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Anyone else having problems with the loudspeaker while on the phone to someone? I've tried using the loud speaker while on the phone to 2 different people and both have said the moment I put them on loud speaker they hear loads of static in the background

OP updated...Noticed the Bank of America app taking pictures of a check for check deposit does not work.

Snapchat filters will cause the screen to flicker.
When authorising Sense's access to Facebook the Facebook app will take you to your newsfeed, meaning you cant authroise until you get to the homescreen. It's somewhat confusing, if you already have a HTC phone you won't see this issue.

jaaystott said:
Snapchat filters will cause the screen to flicker.
When authorising Sense's access to Facebook the Facebook app will take you to your newsfeed, meaning you cant authroise until you get to the homescreen. It's somewhat confusing, if you already have a HTC phone you won't see this issue.
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OP updated. Thanks for contributing!

allmine1976 said:
Dlna is not working properly for me . I keep trying to connect to my LG smart tv but it fails every time . Miracast works fine but not great for watching videos . My HTC one max and note 3 work well so it's not the tv .
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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I have One from Sprint and I'm experiencing the same issues. It says connected but nothing is transmitted to the tv.
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I'm also having and issues with the setting to press and hold home for menu. Nothing happens when I press and hold it. It just takes me back to the home screen.
This setting is under Display, buttons and gestures.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Navigation Gesture

With Android P Preview, we see that the Navigation bar has changed. The XDA made an app to bring this feature to other phones:
https://www.xda-developers.com/navigation-gestures-iphone-x-app-xda/
I want to know if anyone tested this in S8. If yes, tell me:
1. Works great ?
2. The Pressure Sensitive Home Button is working ?
Thanks !! Sorry my bad english :cyclops:

I've already tested the app,it works great, the only issue is that it sometimes gets a little lag, the Pressure sensitive Button only works to light the screen but no more as home button,

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I've already tested the app,it works great, the only issue is that it sometimes gets a little lag, the Pressure sensitive Button only works to light the screen but no more as home button,
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And how the new bar works in full screen (Like Clash of Clans or any other app/game that use full screen) ? It's always there ? And this little lag causes a bad experience ?

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And how the new bar works in full screen (Like Clash of Clans or any other app/game that use full screen) ? It's always there ? And this little lag causes a bad experience ?
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it's always there on the bottom of the screen, it means when u use fullscreen app it is also here. for me it doesn't bother me.
the little lag doesn't bother me either, compare to the great experience of full screen gesture

Tested and works pretty well.
The only problem is that when you use the keyboard the nav bag go over the keyboard up
Tony_Starkus said:
With Android P Preview, we see that the Navigation bar has changed. The XDA made an app to bring this feature to other phones:
https://www.xda-developers.com/navigation-gestures-iphone-x-app-xda/
I want to know if anyone tested this in S8. If yes, tell me:
1. Works great ?
2. The Pressure Sensitive Home Button is working ?
Thanks !! Sorry my bad english :cyclops:
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i use Edge Gestures. i used this app to disable the system nav bar. thats the only thing the app is useful for. gesture implementation has a long way to go.

Yea keyboard is bad, there are a few apps likes this. Edge gestures, gesture x. Etc. They work through accessibility and ar ok. But i recommend root version of this still. Heres my config for titanium data restore if you want fast setup for full version. install this app first and restore data to it, screen calibrated for s8f
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
View attachment com.goodmooddroid.gesturecontrol-20180522-134504.zip

In my phone it still shows the nav var under the pill.
Anyway, I do think we don't have a need for this in S8/S9 when with BxActions we can get the navbar-less navigation (remapping bixby button + pressure sentive button)
I didn't know about this edge gestures app though, I'll check it out.

Works great!
I use Navigation Gestures and I really love it BUT I don't let the app hide the original navigation bar. A few problems I encounter:
1. Edge lighting is messed up. The light at the bottom is "stretched" beneath the display so it's not showing anymore.
2. Pressure sensitive does not work as Home button anymore.
What works best for me is to hide the navigation bar through the phone's Settings >> Display >> Navigation Bar >> Show and hide button. Couple that with a few swipe up gestures (like back or home) and you're all set. This way the Edge Lighting still works as intended and the pressure sensitive button still acts as Home button.
Below is my Navigation Gestures personal setup:
Swipe Up - Back
Swipe Up and Hold - Home
Swipe Left and Hold - Split Screen
Swipe Right - Previous App
Swipe Right and hold - Recent Apps
Swipe Down - Hide Pill
The rest - No action
I also set the vertical position to zero (0) to ensure the swipes are accurate. Yes the original navigation bar will pop-out once you do the gestures but I have no concerns since I also love the design. Quite a unique experience on my S8 device
Tony_Starkus said:
With Android P Preview, we see that the Navigation bar has changed. The XDA made an app to bring this feature to other phones:
https://www.xda-developers.com/navigation-gestures-iphone-x-app-xda/
I want to know if anyone tested this in S8. If yes, tell me:
1. Works great ?
2. The Pressure Sensitive Home Button is working ?
Thanks !! Sorry my bad english :cyclops:
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Best Combo
I tried practically all the possible apps and combos, and i found out the following works best:
1. Install All-in-one gestures. Open it and Grant whatever it needs (if you agree ) and then enable more hot spots and use straight lines.
Define the three swipe up areas from bottom edge to suite your needs (mine are set to mimic original button arrangement)
1. Move Nav bar out of the way: this is acheived by overscanning the display area and moving the navbar outside the visible screen. That is what XDA gesture nav uses. This require ADB from the computer.
The command is
adb shell wm overscan 0,0,0,-160
(Play around with the -160 value to suite your screen resolution)
To revert it:
adb shell wm overscan 0,0,0,0
Voila, done.
Now use something to map the pressure sensitive button to Google assistant if u require that. (Otherwise the pressure sensitive button does nothing). I suppose you can use BxActions for that, though i haven't tried it.
I hope this is helpful to you all.

Hi Guys!
Recently got an update on my S8. Now I'm on Android 9.0. On Android 8.0 when I had always on display and Navigation Gesture was working fine. On always on display, there was this little square on the bottom of the display. Now when I'm on 9.0 that bottom is gone! I need to disable Navigation Gesture to have the square back... Did anyone sort this problem out? Thanks in Advance