Been playing around with my new ultra tablet for a few days now and I'm left scratching my head as to what all the hype is about. I wanted a laptop/tablet hybrid for watching netflix keeping up with emails, facebook, and document production/wordpress stuff. It was to replace my asus c100p chromebook as I was becoming frustrated with the lack of apps. Now I find myself having much the same frustrations despite having access to loads more apps.
Basic security functions don't seem to want to work. For instance, avast doesn't work. I have to open the app to run it so no scheduled scans can run. Lastpass password manager won't work - I have to manually open the app and c+p passwords over which doesn't always work first time. My vpn doesn't start working on boot.
Widgets don't work. Third party launchers won't work. Anything that needs to run in the background doesn't work. This includes apps like twilight (reduces eye strain and exposure to blue light) and lux dash (manages screen brightness) don't function at all. Apps that require accessibility service to be switched (third party keyboards, rotation control, lastpass, avast etc.) on are constantly switching themselves off.
This is my list of apps that don't work at all or have severely limited function: Agent, Amazon appstore, Avast mobile security, Cal, Device manager, ES file explorer (won't let me download), Fleksy, Google cast, Google now launcher, HD widgets, Linkedin, Facebook messenger, Mi fit (won't find band), Google photos (can't bulk download), PIA vpn, Stumbleupon, Swiftkey, Twilight, VLC, Whatsapp.
Right now I'm finding it hard to understand what the point it. It's like Jide have taken Android and stripped it of all the best bits. And not being able to root is just stoopid. It's my device so I should be able to choose whether to risk bricking it or not.
Has anyone found any solutions or workarounds for any of the above apps?
I really want to like this device but I'm thinking I might send it back. Is there anything on the horizon that might encourage me not to?
And now I'm having posting this! I smell a rat! Especially as they are pulling their discussion forums - too many complaints methinks.
-And now I'm having *trouble* posting this!-
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Easily temp fix. Install the REMIX OS 1.5 factory image. For reasons unknown the 2.0 image lacks the power manager app, which allows you to whitelist background processes and fixes all the problems you listed above. The app will be added back in remix OS 2.5 but for now downgrading is the only solution.
1.5 images have play store trouble, for me its unable to see my paid apps.
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-And now I'm having *trouble* posting this!-
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Root is easy, at old Jide Forum there's a cwm 6.0.5.1 and instructions how to use it, with this you can flash SuperSu. For me 2.0 has terrible lags with everything and the lack of PowerManager (Power Cop) don't let background apps running like External Keyboard Helper Pro
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I'll give root a go and if that doesn't work out I'll roll back to 1.5. Cheers!
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I'll give root a go and if that doesn't work out I'll roll back to 1.5. Cheers!
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Do you haven't Play Store trouble with 1.5? I wasn't able to install my paid apps and games
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I asked in the Must Have Apps thread but never got an answer. Figured a thread would get more attention.
Is there any app for managing applications? Like their notification and sync settings.
Like disabling getting a notification every time I take a screen shot, or preventing a certain app from syncing unless I'm on WiFi.
I don't have root. I figured Juice Defender could help with the sync settings. But what about notifications?
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You're in luck, this popped up a little while ago: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...ively-banish-apps-from-your-notification-bar/
Should help with the notifications, or if you want better control as to what runs in the background, give this a try: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify
And, of course, if you also want to get rid of ads AdAway is a must, but it got taken down from the Playstore, so you have to Google it.
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ROM Toolbox Pro is the must have app. It does what 20 other standalone apps do, including managing app notifications, startup triggers, etc. Comes in real handy when you don't want programs starting up on boot or sending usage info.
Greenify , a nice way to keep rooted device running smooth and lag free
I am obsessive when it comes to making sure that every app or process that can be closed/hibernated is before I turn my screen off and after I exit an app. So when I was going through everything I could hibernate I noticed that Chrome and the Play Store were noticeably missing. I have added the generic "Internet" app, which I am guessing is actually Chrome since that was the default browser, but I cannot find anything for the Play Store. I was able to Greenify it on my S2 so why can't I even find it on my S5?
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Pretty sure Play Store is regarded as a system app and you need to install xposed framework to allow greenify of system apps. The option can be found under experimental features.
I already have Xposed installed and the option to Greenify system apps checked. I also have the donation version of Greenify. I just for some reason can't find the Chrome and Play Store apps to Greenify.
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I already have Xposed installed and the option to Greenify system apps checked. I also have the donation version of Greenify. I just for some reason can't find the Chrome and Play Store apps to Greenify.
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Just click the search icon then launch the Play Store and then add it to Greenify!
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Thank you. I had tried to do that before but my notification kept disappearing but I updated my app and it worked this time.
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Does hibernating the play store really do much?
To be 100% honest, I am not sure. I haven't run any type of analysis on my battery life to check. But I know that when it's not hibernating it pretty much runs 24/7 and that it opens just as quickly from hibernation as when it isn't. I figure that it can't hurt having one less process running in the background all the time.
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Even hibernating the Play Store, it begins running again after a few minutes. At least for me.
You can use the wakeup tracker to find out what is waking it up and cut it off that way. I haven't done that because it usually only wakes up when I turn the screen on. I Greenify after I turn the screen on and before I turn the screen off every time so that doesn't bother me.
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New google play services has been released. Some features listed below along with the mirrored .apk file
Google Maps Street View API
First off in Play Services 4.4,*we have a brand new API for Google Maps Street View. This will allow application developers to embed Street View imagery into any Android application activity.*Doing so, your users will then be able to have the same in-app experience as what’s currently possible through Street View in Google Maps, including 360 degree panning, zooming, and so on.
Activity Recognition
Next up, we have Activity Recognition. No, this isn’t regarding Android application activities. Rather, a new feature in Google’s Location API is able to detect whether you are*running or walking, given sensor data. This is in addition to the API’s previous ability to tell if you’re driving, biking, on foot, still, or actively tilting. This functionality can also be combined with the new Street View API for highly immersive mapping-based apps.
Game Services Update
You may recall that Google Play Services 4.3 brought Game Gift functionality. Today’s update changes the sending UI to allow users to select multiple game gift recipients for added collaboration and social engagement.
Wallet Fragments
Play Services 4.4 refines the preexisting Instant Buy API to reduce the amount of work involved in placing a “Buy With Google” buttin in your app. This is all thanks to the new*WalletFragment API, which allows you to simply configure the provided*fragments and add them to your app.
Mobile Ads
Finally, there’s a new set of APIs for app developers to display in-app promo ads. These new promo ads allow developers to target particular subsets of users, and only send the ads to users who may be interested in purchasing.
Mirror can be found here - http://d-h.st/G3R
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Just a suggeation for next time create one thread and just add info for both updates Its cleaner and stops clutter in the forum
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Sounds like more location tracking battery killing stuff....
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yea, i had to go back into location settings after updating the google play services manually, and go into location reporting, then had to redisable location reporting and location history(again).
also seem to change my status icon in hangout from green to orange when I am driving.
(a friend tell me that)
.49 is rolling out :laugh:
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.49 is rolling out :laugh:
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Hope the fixed the battery drain issue that was present in .48.
Why do I have two play services running at the same time??
baySF said:
Why do I have two play services running at the same time??
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you have one. but there are many many many differing parts/services to it.
I suddenly lost the SYSTEM UPDATES menu under the ABOUT PHONE section. Anyone else seeing the same thing? Nexus 5.
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Noticed that uninstalling this release will remove the System Updates menu. If I reinstall 4.4.48, it comes back. Don't want to run this release as there is a huge battery draining issue. Back to 4.3 and no System Update menu.
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I suddenly lost the SYSTEM UPDATES menu under the ABOUT PHONE section. Anyone else seeing the same thing? Nexus 5.
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Noticed that uninstalling this release will remove the System Updates menu. If I reinstall 4.4.48, it comes back. Don't want to run this release as there is a huge battery draining issue. Back to 4.3 and no System Update menu.
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Can you just go back with no problems?
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peecs121 said:
Can you just go back with no problems?
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I can go back to 4.3 by uninstalling this release but I lose the menu option.
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I can go back to 4.3 by uninstalling this release but I lose the menu option.
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So just install the old version and it overwrites it?
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So just install the old version and it overwrites it?
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I uninstall it and then install the latest Play Store version (4.3).
Anyone got .49 yet?
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Anyone got .49 yet?
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yep, go to xda portal, download and install
The only thing I have had go wrong with the newest version is Swiftkey doesn't make the key press sounds anymore. Other than that its all good
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I still get NLPCollector Wake locks with this, even with location history/reporting off, which sucks.
For the first time in months I have Play Services draining my battery. Also Google Search service is running and wasn't before.
Edit: fixed both by adjusting settings in Google Search.
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Is there any way to update the google play services without manually installing the new apk? OTA?
Because Remix OS does not allow app processes to run in the background, it is literally impossible to see my list of owned apps on the Amazon Appstore. Remix 2.0 will not allow whatever background processes need to run so that the list can synced from the cloud. In previous versions I would just enable the app to run via the power options menu but unfortunately it was axed from 2.0. Please consider bringing that back so that apps that need to run in the background to work properly can and do.
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Because Remix OS does not allow app processes to run in the background, it is literally impossible to see my list of owned apps on the Amazon Appstore. Remix 2.0 will not allow whatever background processes need to run so that the list can synced from the cloud. In previous versions I would just enable the app to run via the power options menu but unfortunately it was axed from 2.0. Please consider bringing that back so that apps that need to run in the background to work properly can and do.
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I second this
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are you sure you are using the remix ultra-tablet and not the remix mini?
you want that the Amazon Appstore app never get killed by the system?
by "power options menu" you mean the power manager application?
Thanks you
Both my mini and remix ultra work fine on Amazon currently. The Ultra was unable to use the Amazon app store until a version or two ago.....I have got it syncing and Amazon instant video has downloaded 25 titles for an RV trip I have coming up. Glad it finally was working again. Now if they would make the miracast that was touted during the kickstarter work again that would be great...also Chromecast Google casting does not work....hard to present without a connection to a screen like a laptop has.
My amazon appstore version is 20.0000.912.1C_650000010
Not the amazon underground version.
I do hope they bring the power management app back into the tray and allow users access. It is there under settings/apps/ you just can't do anything with it.
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are you sure you are using the remix ultra-tablet and not the remix mini?
you want that the Amazon Appstore app never get killed by the system?
by "power options menu" you mean the power manager application?
Thanks you
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For me I want Speaker Boost never killed by System it should Autostart and act like a service.
Btw im using Ultra Tablet and latest RemixOS
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Amen
Yes Amazon issues. Alarm app issues. Stability. Battery life.
Help tablet be useful again
V/R,
Gary
yes bring back the power management tool/app
RemixOS_Joshua said:
are you sure you are using the remix ultra-tablet and not the remix mini?
you want that the Amazon Appstore app never get killed by the system?
by "power options menu" you mean the power manager application?
Thanks you
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Yes, I am using the Ultratablet with Remix OS 2.0.
I want Amazon Appstore to always run in background so it can sync properly.
Yes I mean power manager app. It is hidden on 2.0.
Please bring back the power management tool, thanks!!!!!!!
thelanceleader said:
Because Remix OS does not allow app processes to run in the background, it is literally impossible to see my list of owned apps on the Amazon Appstore. Remix 2.0 will not allow whatever background processes need to run so that the list can synced from the cloud. In previous versions I would just enable the app to run via the power options menu but unfortunately it was axed from 2.0. Please consider bringing that back so that apps that need to run in the background to work properly can and do.
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Amen!
Cameron Yan (Jide)
Apr 25, 13:28
Hello there,
Power Manager has been removed in Remix OS 2.0. We will bring it back in the near future.
Best,
The Remix Team
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Got this response to my request on the help page.
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Got this response to my request on the help page.
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I disabled Hangouts some time ago and now I want to re-enable it. However I can't. When I go to Settings>Applications it isn't there no matter how I look (disabled apps, all apps etc.) When I go in the play store I see Hangouts and it has an Enable button but it does nothing. I was able to re-enable Chrome. Any ideas how I can get Hangouts back (short of a factory reset).
I have a Exynos S7E running the latest official Nougat beta.
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I disabled Hangouts some time ago and now I want to re-enable it. However I can't. When I go to Settings>Applications it isn't there no matter how I look (disabled apps, all apps etc.) When I go in the play store I see Hangouts and it has an Enable button but it does nothing. I was able to re-enable Chrome. Any ideas how I can get Hangouts back (short of a factory reset).
I have a Exynos S7E running the latest official Nougat beta.
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system>application> press more>show system app. i believe its in there.
Thanks edan. I still can't see it. Strangely I can see Android System Webview but I can't re-enable that.
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why dont you try download the apk from somewhere and install it. who knows if it will enable the apps. i suggest download it from apkmirror.
Thanks for trying edan but that didn't work. Looks like I will switch to my Honor 8 and reset the S7E.
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