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[Q] xperia arc owner with a couple questions

Heyy I have had the xperia arc since o2 release on the 19th April.
1 question where is the file manager and personal profiles etc.
Also what app is used to take screenshots as looking at android market all the apps there say the phone has to be rooted.
Thanks in advance,
Jinx13

There are many file manager & personal profile apps in Market
I use Astro file manager to manage my files
Root is available for ARC, so you can root your device... Without rooting you can use MyPhoneExplorer to take shots (need to be installed on device + on PC)

Thanks for the tips downloaded that file manager new to android
Jinx13

android Is awesome.. but it might take you a bit to get used to it.. depending what platform you've come from...
Sent from The Arc!

you can use dropbox to make it like ftp and upload files from your computer that you can download anytime with your phone
try it

im_iceman said:
android Is awesome.. but it might take you a bit to get used to it.. depending what platform you've come from...
Sent from The Arc!
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Always had semc but just upgraded from symbian vivaz LOL
Retrosid said:
you can use dropbox to make it like ftp and upload files from your computer that you can download anytime with your phone
try it
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Thanks will try now
1 other thing what are you using to root the arc? I seen a thread HERE Is that what your all using?

About root, i think you should wait a little more for custom stable roms.
Im looking into it since im new to android too

Depends what you want to root for, and if your phone is unbranded and sim unlocked?
If it is.. then you can unlock the bootloader and flash a rooted kernel. here..
then root here..
I rooted mine to delete some stuff and install screen shot apps, and reboot widget!.. awaiting kernel to allow overclocking..

voice dialer
Where can I find it? According to the help files it should be in the application list but it's not there... in gsmarena's test it says there's 'a dedicated homescreen widget' but I couldnt find anything as such in the widget list.
I need it and I don't like the idea of browsing through the market for finding applications for each missing feature (yes, I'm a beginner in Android )
Dev

Just copied this from the sys.. you can try installing it.. make sure you check "unknown sources" in the settings/ application menu.

im_iceman said:
Just copied this from the sys.. you can try installing it.. make sure you check "unknown sources" in the settings/ application menu.
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No luck, it says its installed, but when I try to launch it 'Activity not found - android.com.voicedialer'. Same if I try to use the apk in /system/app. Is it there in your applications list?

actually..no, it's not.. and doesn't seen to be accessible grin within the dialer either.. have you tried plugging the headset in and clicking the button on there. long press I think? haven't got mine with me so can't test it right now.
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im_iceman said:
actually..no, it's not.. and doesn't seen to be accessible grin within the dialer either.. have you tried plugging the headset in and clicking the button on there. long press I think? haven't got mine with me so can't test it right now.
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Using my BT headset I could use the voice dialer (rather voice command, because its like 'call xxnamexx', 'open calendar') Now I'd like to assign custom voice tags to contacts because it will never recognize hungarian names

[Q] Is Your Favorite Contact Widget Missing

Appears that the update caused the Favorite Contact Widget to disappear although the app is still listed in Application Manager. How do we get it back??

It seems like that many people have the same issue. You can download the apk file and install it - then you will have them back listed in the Widgets list.
Tested and worked for me on my I9505

simichoil said:
It seems like that many people have the same issue. You can download the apk file and install it - then you will have them back listed in the Widgets list.
Tested and worked for me on my I9505
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I will try it out.
Is this from the I9505?
Update:
This is to say I have tried this out, running Apex launcher, and it does not look good at all on the homescreen.
Thanks for pointing this out anyway.
Does anyone have one app from a samsung galaxy s 4?

Android favorite problem
dacbeth said:
Appears that the update caused the Favorite Contact Widget to disappear although the app is still listed in Application Manager. How do we get it back??
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Try the following. It worked for me.
Go to setting/my device/home screen mode and switch from easy mode to standard mode. Hope this works for you. Good luck

How to get the WIDGET back on SAMSUNG NOTE 8 and your phone is on STANDARD MODE? PLEASE HELP

Few downsides of the default rom

I like the device like. It's cheap, good battery and it's fast enough for what I need. But there are 3 things which I thought where stock android. The nexus 7 has these features.
control mp3 player by headset buttons
Switches don't include rotate or GPS
Swype like keyboard
Does anybody how to fix these? If I'm correct CM also has these. A CM based rom on my HTC one S also had these functions.
Too bad CM isn't available (yet?) on the moto G

holy.triforce said:
I like the device like. It's cheap, good battery and it's fast enough for what I need. But there are 3 things which I thought where stock android. The nexus 7 has these features.
control mp3 player by headset buttons
Switches don't include rotate or GPS
Swype like keyboard
Does anybody how to fix these? If I'm correct CM also has these. A CM based rom on my HTC one S also had these functions.
Too bad CM isn't available (yet?) on the moto G
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I solved the second one by installing Power Toggles, it lets you create and customize switches in the notification bar, and they look nice =)

holy.triforce said:
control mp3 player by headset buttons
Switches don't include rotate or GPS
Swype like keyboard
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1. Xposed Framework and Gravity Box (JB / KK). Root required.
2. Power Toggles.
3. Google Keyboard has swipe feature, if that's what you mean.

lost101 said:
3. Google Keyboard has swipe feature, if that's what you mean.
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Google Keyboard not compatible with Moto G

Yes it is
Sent from my XT1032 using xda app-developers app

2hipso said:
Google Keyboard not compatible with Moto G
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Yes it is!
I have it and works fine Double check! The one which is pre installed is another keybaord
i got mine from playstore and it works

Krisshp said:
Yes it is!
I have it and works fine Double check! The one which is pre installed is another keybaord
i got mine from playstore and it works
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this is what I see

2hipso said:
Google Keyboard not compatible with Moto G
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You probably mean it's "not available in your location" (yes, Google Keyboard isn't available in all countries), as it is written when you click the button for "not compatible". In that case you just have to find the .apk (yes, you can find stuff on the Internet that is not officially available) and install it manually. Works flawlessly.

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You probably mean it's "not available in your location" (yes, Google Keyboard isn't available in all countries), as it is written when you click the button for "not compatible". In that case you just have to find the .apk (yes, you can find stuff on the Internet that is not officially available) and install it manually. Works flawlessly.
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I hate my country. Thank you bro, Im gonna find it and install it

Just hope you don't get the parsing error when you try to install it
Sent from my Moto G

Xposed Framework + GravityBox and XuiMod bring alot of 'missing' features back to your phone.

holy.triforce said:
[*]control mp3 player by headset buttons
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What do you mean by this? What do you want it to do?

Clivectmob said:
Just hope you don't get the parsing error when you try to install it
Sent from my Moto G
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to save him searching for a solution. If you get a parsing error trying to install the apk. Check you have 'allow unknown sources' checked in security. Then upload the apk to google drive, then install it from google drive and it will install without issue. There are other solutions if you don't have google drive, but this is the most simple.

Hee everybody,
thanx for the suggestions. I did install the keyboard and power toggles.
For some reason the keyboard isn't available in the Netherlands.
Still hoping for CyanogenMod

We have cm...the Moto x...it's not very popular. Lol
You lose the Motorola features, more of a big deal for the x I guess....And people seem to love stock with xposed for customization and added features.
Cm doesn't really offer anything that you can't get with xposed.
Plus you get those inevitable custom Rom glitches....where stock is flawless.
Custom roms are definitely more important for phones with their own ui...like HTC, Samsung....And for phones that aren't getting updates anymore.
Just saying.
Sent from my Moto X cellular telephone...

Google Dialer - On LG G3

Greetings XDA Members,
I've searched for quite some time, with limited success on keeping a stock rom along with Google Dialer. The best of both worlds if you will, that would allow great features without the loss of another. It was always a debate between using a AOSP rom at the loss of the camera, or sticking to stock and working with xposed to change settings to an agreeable state. With endless google searches, forums read, and opinions given by others; they all seemed to end with "Not Possible". Well, with some trial and error I have found a workable solution that will allow the Google Dialer to replace the stock dialer, and also allow for "In-callui" to replace the stock one.
It also needs to be mentioned, that I cannot guarantee this will work with your variant, custom rom, or other items not factored into the equation. Though this has worked for me without fail on the ATT Model D850 on Cloudy 2.5 but there are a few details to note. The "In-callUI" will show for both Incoming & Outgoing calls, but you will first see your stock one come up for a brief second or so and switch over. For me, this isn't an issue as I don't immediately answer or hang up when a call completes. Some of the items recommended in the prerequisite are optional and provide other ways to find/adjust permissions, or freeze/delete applications (Stock dialer). I'm not personally an avid developer, but if you have any questions I've been able to gain a great deal of knowledge over the years with hands on experience with the Android operating system. Feel free to ask any questions that may come up, and I'll be happy to assist if possible.
Pre-requisites;
LG G3 - Rooted
Custom Recovery with knowledge on Flashing ZIP files.
Root Explorer / File Manager
Nova Launcher / App to launch an activity.
Titanium Backup (recommended to backup Dialer and other applications in case of damage)
Included in the attachments is the file GoogleStockDialerAndMms. This file is a flashable zip that will automatically adjust the permissions necessary to make calls. It's highly recommended that you make a backup of your current rom with TWRP/CWM in case any issues arise. As this adds two files to your system directory, there is always a chance that an error can occur.
If you choose the route of Nova, you can create a shortcut to an activity. Below I've included a screenshot of which activity needs to be chosen in order to use Google Dialer.
Within Nova Launcher, long-press on the home screen.
Choose "Shortcuts"
Select "Activities"
Find "Google Dialer" in the list, then tap to open it up, and select "Phone" (use the first one in the list)
Can I disable my default dialer?
The short answer is no. As a general rule, you will need to keep your present dialer enabled in order to receive calls. The long answer is that on some phones you might be able to disable your stock dialer, but on others you definitely cannot. Feel free to try it on your own device and let us know what your results are. If you choose to do attempt this, I highly recommend against uninstalling and instead move to FREEZING the phone applications with Titanium Backup or similar root enabled application.

747 views, and 44 downloads. Hopefully everything has been smooth for everyone attempted. Please leave feedback if you have any issues.

Good to see it's over 1200 views and counting. If anyone has any issues, feel free to reply so they can be addressed.

hi @Eruvion, just wanted to check if we get the search feature with your google dialer? or does this depend on the country you live in? thanks.

resitm said:
hi @Eruvion, just wanted to check if we get the search feature with your google dialer? or does this depend on the country you live in? thanks.
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@resitm As far as I have heard and seen so far, it will work locally depending on the information generated from your local area by google. Please let me know if you attempt it and it doesn't work.

Eruvion said:
@resitm As far as I have heard and seen so far, it will work locally depending on the information generated from your local area by google. Please let me know if you attempt it and it doesn't work.
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thanks, i will try it once im back home.
yesterday i installed the apk from apkmirror and created a shortcut for google dialer. everything worked as should other that the tab in the most left, i think thats the call history. the dialer FC anytime that icon was touched.

Good job on this even if Im already running an AOSP based ROM, I dont need this.
But you took time writing and explaining everything so thanked all your posts,
Have a nice day

Eruvion said:
@resitm As far as I have heard and seen so far, it will work locally depending on the information generated from your local area by google. Please let me know if you attempt it and it doesn't work.
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i flashed the zip and everything seems to be working fine. i am also able to search close by businesses, i typed pizza and it showed me the closest pizza places.
the only FC i am getting is in settings when i tap call settings-voicemail, call waiting. i don't use that so its ok for me. thanks again.
also i did not have to create a shortcut, the app icon was there after restart.

resitm said:
i flashed the zip and everything seems to be working fine. i am also able to search close by businesses, i typed pizza and it showed me the closest pizza places.
the only FC i am getting is in settings when i tap call settings-voicemail, call waiting. i don't use that so its ok for me. thanks again.
also i did not have to create a shortcut, the app icon was there after restart.
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@resitm I'm glad everything worked for you! Thanks for letting me know
@Paradoxxx Thank you for your kind words, I'm just glad I was able to give a small contribution to the wonderful community I've used for years!

Good job on your work! I also like Google dialer. Many thanks

This does work on VS985 5.0.1. The settings does crash if you click whatever the second option was (Went back to stock for my own reasons).

SyCoREAPER said:
This does work on VS985 5.0.1. The settings does crash if you click whatever the second option was (Went back to stock for my own reasons).
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@SyCoREAPER thank you for the update!

Doesn't work here....either when triggered from a Nova Settings widget or from the icon in the launcher. Instant force close. I can try to grab a log if you think it'll help?
D852, running Dene_Bluesman's rom (basically stock LG 5.0.1)
Edit - wonder if its because the rom version i'm using is odexed? Going to try the deodexed version and report back....
Edit 2 - nope still crashes instantly. Super frustrating! Please let me know if a log will help! @Eruvion

I want to try this on my lg G2, is there any reason you think it might not work? Anything that would make this zip specific to the G3?

+1 on this. would like to see if we can get this to work on Cloudy for G2.

Hi
This thread seem's a bit dead. Anyway i have flashed this file and it works. I am on N&N 1.3 rom. It's a stock mm based rom.

Weather clock widget, File manager, and gallery apk PORT

Hey guys,
Just decided to share 3 applications that I use and I think missing from Priv.
They work great on Priv.
1. Motorola Droid Turbo 2 weather clock widget. Command Center Ver. 2
2. HTC File manager
3. HTC Gallery.
Just install like a regular apk.
Link for HTC Gallery APK:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7ScxqNTGSHgcDhkUHBfbWJDaU0/view?usp=sharing

Thanks!

Thanks,these are awesome!
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Thanks bro,they work awesome!

Thanks!
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Wonderful, thanks a lot !

The clock is perfect. Thank you!

My pleasure. and glad you guys like it.
Note: HTC file manager seems not working properly, it doesn't see/show memory card.

kaiser347 said:
My pleasure. and glad you guys like it.
Note: HTC file manager seems not working properly, it doesn't see/show memory card.
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I think that was a bug with the priv before the last OS update. The sd card was not readable by certain apps sometimes. Should be fixed now.

Hi guys! I got my Priv 2 days ago and downloaded an icon pack via blackberry launcher settings, but I couldn't find a place where I could enable it. Do I need to download 3rd party launcher to be able to do it?

Charkatak said:
Hi guys! I got my Priv 2 days ago and downloaded an icon pack via blackberry launcher settings, but I couldn't find a place where I could enable it. Do I need to download 3rd party launcher to be able to do it?
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Follow the steps on screenshots to change launcher icons!

kaiser347 said:
Follow the steps on screenshots to change launcher icons!
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That is exactly how I did it, but after going to google play store, downloading "Metal" pack and installing it, I didn't see how I could enable it and it didn't show under the setting of your 3rd picture.

thanks, love the clock widget, does anyone have the turbo droid lock widget?

Charkatak said:
Hi guys! I got my Priv 2 days ago and downloaded an icon pack via blackberry launcher settings, but I couldn't find a place where I could enable it. Do I need to download 3rd party launcher to be able to do it?
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smis said:
thanks, love the clock widget, does anyone have the turbo droid lock widget?
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Try this one, it's an original Droid Turbo command Center, Haven't tried it yet. It worked on my Note 4.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7ScxqNTGSHgaVRHenJWVUF1Z00/view?usp=sharing

Charkatak said:
That is exactly how I did it, but after going to google play store, downloading "Metal" pack and installing it, I didn't see how I could enable it and it didn't show under the setting of your 3rd picture.
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You have to install an icon pack first and then select it from list

kaiser347 said:
You have to install an icon pack first and then select it from list
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Thanks I got it now! I was downloading a "theme" before and not the icon pack

Thanks for that attached link, I was in need of that badly!

is it possible to get the samsung galaxy s6 keyboard onto a non-rooted blackberry priv...?

Where did u find the wallpaper?

4evayung said:
Where did u find the wallpaper?
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Which wallpaper are you referring to?

Gallery does not work on Moto E4 woods_f model