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Control Music Player from locked screen like the I-Phone

Hi Guys,
Anyone ran into an app that let you control the (running) music player from the locked screen like the I-Phone does it? (back / pause / fwd)
I tried the app Lock2.0 but don't like it because its just a work around the actual problem, with way to much other BS. I think you will need root access in order to implement it properly (might be wrong)
Thanks for the help.
If I could write a app that would be the first thing I would try

The new CyanogenMod ROM have option where you can long press volume keys to control the music player. Pretty nifty.

helipilotx said:
Hi Guys,
Anyone ran into an app that let you control the (running) music player from the locked screen like the I-Phone does it? (back / pause / fwd)
I tried the app Lock2.0 but don't like it because its just a work around the actual problem, with way to much other BS. I think you will need root access in order to implement it properly (might be wrong)
Thanks for the help.
If I could write a app that would be the first thing I would try
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popophobia said:
The new CyanogenMod ROM have option where you can long press volume keys to control the music player. Pretty nifty.
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What version? I updated yesterday to the latest version of CyanogenMod ROM and I tried your suggestion but can not get it working from the locked screen.
Do you have to activate it some where?
Thanks

popophobia said:
The new CyanogenMod ROM have option where you can long press volume keys to control the music player. Pretty nifty.
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No settings have to be changed. Just have to long press. You can't pause (that I know of), but next and previous track work.

two things I hate about desire hd

1. there is no Time-stamp on taken photos.
2. when shooting video you cannot pause then resume the same shot!!!
why?

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about the timestamp... isnt it somewhere in the camera app settings?

If you enable geotag it will timestamp your photos.
Cheers from my DHD.

Remix2 - not sure what that link was you posted... doesn't work. Does it offer a solution to the pausing video recording issue?
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metallic.steel said:
1. there is no Time-stamp on taken photos.
2. when shooting video you cannot pause then resume the same shot!!!
why?
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I think there are some camera apps that can include time-stamp on the photos.
I don't remember there is any mobile phone out there that has the function of pausing a recording video and continue.

f9cator said:
I think there are some camera apps that can include time-stamp on the photos.
I don't remember there is any mobile phone out there that has the function of pausing a recording video and continue.
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2. good old nokia had it.

Originally Posted by f9cator View Post
1. I think there are some camera apps that can include time-stamp on the photos.
2. I don't remember there is any mobile phone out there that has the function of pausing a recording video and continue.
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My k800i flashed to k810i has that ability.

One more thing I hate the DHD that's the HTC incoming call screen.

Make 2 videos and stick them together with virtual dub its not that hard
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ben_998 said:
One more thing I hate the DHD that's the HTC incoming call screen.
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hmm....like what the fruit phone will say - 'there's an app for that'
try full screen call app.

You can check what time / date a photo was taken on by going into the gallery and long pressing on a photo, then choose Details

[Q] camera g-sensor orientation issue.

Hello everybody.
I just bought note 4, but i found a stupid issue, the g-sensor in camera is wrong calibrated.
When i hold the phone vertically, the spot in surround mode or virtual tour shows wrong place.
P.S.
My device is new without root.
Tried other same devices, same issue. Others doesn't.
I tried sensor calibration apps. No result.
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Any one faced same issue?

Any idea?

Does Surround mode even work in vertical position? I assume you have no problem using it horrizontaly.

I thought I replied to this, but I don't see the reply anymore
That's normal... it just means your camera isn't level - move it up to the circle and it'll start taking pictures .

EP2008 said:
I thought I replied to this, but I don't see the reply anymore
That's normal... it just means your camera isn't level - move it up to the circle and it'll start taking pictures .
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I don't think he wants an up - down surround, but rather a left - right.

pedmond said:
I don't think he wants an up - down surround, but rather a left - right.
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Surround mode will do up, down, left, and right - it's a 360 pano, like PhotoSphere. If you just need a left-right pano, then use Panoramic mode :good:

EP2008 said:
Surround mode will do up, down, left, and right - it's a 360 pano, like PhotoSphere. If you just need a left-right pano, then use Panoramic mode :good:
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Humm - good point, forgot all about Panoramic :silly:

pedmond said:
Humm - good point, forgot all about Panoramic :silly:
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No worries - that said, I had an update for both the panoramic mode and surround mode through the Galaxy App store in the past few days.Not sure what they fixed or if it works better - no changelog.

Thanks to all for replies.. but the problem that it must shoot at vertical. I can move up. But in virtual mode it will shoot sky..
I think the problem in the calibration if sensors

EMUI Tips and Tricks

EMUI On Honor 8
For those of you getting an Honor 8, this will probably be your first experience with EMUI. EMUI is the UX that will ship on your phone, similar to Touchwiz on Samsung. There are a bunch of features in EMUI that I'm going to be going over in this thread.
Schedule Power On and Off
Scheduling a power on and off for your phone is an interesting idea that I've never thought too much about. I've seen quiet times and night modes but turning it on and off makes more sense to me. This will also save some battery power because your phone isn't syncing your data at night.
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Motion Control
The motion gestures is something I've never found useful but more and more phones are implementing it, so someone must be using it. You'll have all of your basic motion gestures like flip to mute and all that. What's really interesting is the knuckles gestures. Somehow the scientists in China have figured out how to differentiate knocks from touches. This lets you use knocks for stuff like screenshots or screen records.
Floating Dock
The floating dock will put your navigation bar in a it a little circle menu off to the side. You've seen stuff like this before so there's not much to say about it. Features like this are usually found in custom ROMs. You might find that with all of the cool features in EMUI, you could be satisfied staying with stock.
Smart Key
Smart Key turns your fingerprint sensor into a physical button. Assign custom actions or apps to press, double press or long press. This is by far my favorite feature of EMUI.
As I'm finishing up this post, my Honor 8 has been scheduled to shut down lol. That means it's my bed time, but there are plenty of other cool things in EMUI. If you own an Honor 8, please share your favorites in the comments.

Does this phone have double tap to wake?

madgalaxy said:
Does this phone have double tap to wake?
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It does not (not that I have found)
Another Feature to mention is the ability to have your alarms come on, even though the phone is off.
While playing with the bootloader yesterday I saw you have the option to enable the device to sound if alarms are schedule.

madgalaxy said:
Does this phone have double tap to wake?
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yes.
usually not enabled by default. need to be enable in the settings under motion control

Best Features of EMUI 5.1

The Honor 8 Pro runs the feature packed EMUI system. This user interface has all sorts of hidden gems that can really improve your experience with this phone. Here are some of my favorite.
Screen Recording
The built in screen recording features saves you from having to install a third-party app. Hold the Volume up and Power button to trigger the screen recording feature.
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Phone Manager
The phone manager app has many different optimizations to speed up your phone, as well as security features like virus scan and app lock.
Themes
The theme manger is easy to use while having plenty of customization options to get your phone looking exactly how you want it.
Home Screen Settings
EMUI lets you change the icon grid, screen animations, badge icons and much more.
What is your favorite feature of EMUI?

First thing to do is to disable "App suggestions".
I am totally fed up with being "suggested" what to do. I have a brain and intend to continue using it.
The whole business of looking at what we do in order to sell us more is reaching a point where the world gets divided into sheep who will do what they are told and people who still want to use their own judgement, investigate and find things by themselves. I aim to remain part of the "people" group.
Sorry about the rant but it's getting out of control.

Hii @DrGreenway
I think I saw you at Honor 8 forums
Just a question to ask
Did you own a Honor 8 and is the Pro a good upgrade??
And what is the diference between EMUI 5.0 and 5.1
Couse the things you said as best features of 5.1 are mostly present in EMUI 5.0 and Honor 8
Maybe from me to add that if you are on lock screen and swipe UP from the very bottom
you get some shortcuts ( on Honor 8 )
And it includes a default bar code scanner.. not much but I usually used to install it from play store