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[GUIDE] Fix Data Connection Drops Caused By GPS [UPDATE 2012-12-08]

Hi All,
This guide is intended to help those of you suffering from data connection issues while using GPS. For example, when GPS is enabled and Google Maps is launched the network connection disconnects from 3G/HSPA and the network connection icon turns grey. Anyways, give this a shot and see if it helps. I have tested it out on my Nexus One using AT&T and it has fixed the issue for me. Also, you don't need to worry about screwing up your phone following this process as you can simply reset the APNs to default without issue :good:
Navigate to APN Settings
Navigate to System Settings > More (under Wireless & Networks) > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names. You should see something similar to this screenshot. If you have previously altered your APNs you should select the "Reset to default" option (this can take a while to complete so be patient!)
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Remove unneeded APNs
You only need one APN listed. Since the N1 doesn't have LTE and I don't have StraightTalk I can remove these APNs. Simply click on each of the APNs to be remove and select the "Delete APN" option
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Configure your APN
Select the remaining APN and scroll down to "APN type". You need to change this value from whatever it is currently (in my case it reads "default,supl,mms") to "default,mms" (without quotes!). Select the "Save" option, back out of the settings menu and power off yor phone. DO NOT RESTART, YOU MUST POWER OFF your phone or this might not work! Don't worry if your connection icon turns grey (as shown in the screenshot) as this will be blue after you power on.
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Test it out
Navigate to System Settings > Location Access. If prompted about "Location consent" click "Agree". Wait a few seconds and then launch Google Maps. Confirm that the data connection is not lost by watching the network connection icon. If the icon remains blue with the letter "H" or "E" next to it then you're good! If it didn't work or made things worse you can simply select the "Reset to default" option from the APN Settings (again, this can take a while to complete so be patient!)
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Hopefully this helps! If it does, please consider clicking the "Thanks" button. Also, be sure to support your developers! Even a small donation or a simple thanks can make a huge difference :highfive:
[UPDATE1]
*child has pointed out that he was likely the originator of the suggestion of setting the APN type to "default" so please be sure to thank him!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32337548#post32337548
[UPDATE2]
darkshino has pointed out this may break mms. I have update the guide to set the APN type ase "default,mms" as this seems to fix mms and doesn't break GPS/Maps. Also found that powering off rather that rebooting is better (rebooting didn't work when I tried).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35110597&postcount=1500

I believe I was the first to post this fix way back in October.

*child said:
I believe I was the first to post this fix way back in October.
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It is very likely you were the origin of this; in which case I thank you! I will update the OP to give credit where it is due. I hope you understand I'm not trying to take credit for your contribution, I'm just trying to help out others. Also, I was unable to get GPS working by setting the APN to "default" alone. I had to remove the extra APNs to get GPS working (which is not mentioned in your post).
In fairness, I got the idea to remove the extra APNs from a post I came across in the texasice development thread. I can't remember who initially suggested it so if anyone else out there thinks it may have been their suggestion please let me know and I will gladly give credit where credit is due.

No worries. Its a nice guide :highfive:

Updated the guide to include a fix for mms. Thanks to darkshino for bringing this to my attention.

Trouble integrating GrooVe IP with native dialer

So I have the paid version of Groove IP. Applications like Google Voice, Viber, Talkatone, Skype, etc all appear as an option when making a call from the native dialer. Is there a way to make Groove IP one of those options so I can have it "Always" make calls through Groove IP from the stock dialer application?
I've seen the native dialer options in the Groove IP settings and tried the obvious, but I can't get it to show up as an option when tapping a contact from the native dialer. Any idea's why this could be happening?
For what it's worth, I've also got Nova Launcher running and I'm somewhat new to Android.
Thank you

i use groove ip at home and have it set to ask when i'm on wifi
i have "allow 3g/4g calling" unchecked and my native dialer settings are "Built-in Dialer Preference: Ask every call"

Just reread the OP... I get the option when I tap a phone number too. Try going to Settings > Apps > All > Phone > Clear defaults
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strra said:
i use groove ip at home and have it set to ask when i'm on wifi
i have "allow 3g/4g calling" unchecked and my native dialer settings are "Built-in Dialer Preference: Ask every call"
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I ran out of T-Mobile minutes so I'm using it on Wifi and 3g/4g and I too have it on "Built in Dialer Preference: Ask every call", but it still doesn't appear as an option. I can only place calls through the Groove IP application UI.

MrGorillaNoodles said:
I ran out of T-Mobile minutes so I'm using it on Wifi and 3g/4g and I too have it on "Built in Dialer Preference: Ask every call", but it still doesn't appear as an option. I can only place calls through the Groove IP application UI.
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strra said:
Just reread the OP... I get the option when I tap a phone number too. Try going to Settings > Apps > All > Phone > Clear defaults
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i posted again (maybe you didn't see it..). try that and see if it works

strra said:
Just reread the OP... I get the option when I tap a phone number too. Try going to Settings > Apps > All > Phone > Clear defaults
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"No defaults set"

MrGorillaNoodles said:
"No defaults set"
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well, i'm officially stumped..
i guess you could try the ol' uninstall>reinstall ..

strra said:
well, i'm officially stumped..
i guess you could try the ol' uninstall>reinstall ..
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After googling for a few days I found out I was completely lost. Nobody else seems to be having this problem.
I won't be charged again after reinstalling?

MrGorillaNoodles said:
After googling for a few days I found out I was completely lost. Nobody else seems to be having this problem.
I won't be charged again after reinstalling?
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no, the Play Store keeps it as "Purchased". If you only purchased it 15 minutes ago, it'll refund you the money if you uninstall it.

Anyone else?

[Q] Detach S-Pen DOES NOT wake phone, Help !!

Hi, guys
recently I notice that if I detach the S-Pen while Note3 is sleep, it doesn't wake the phone until I pressed the 'power button'. I've try de-frosting all apps (but still using greenify). Did I miss any apps that governs the S-pen wake up functionality?
To use the spen I need to pull out and press 'power button'. It's 2-step for me

Go to Settings --> Running services and check to see if the SPenKeeper service is running?

I go to Settings > Application Manager > Running apps
I found SPenKeeper running since boot (been running for 8 hours); I did not greenify this app, it show running in the greenify select menu.
still it doesn't wake the phone. It does vibrate though, I also notice that until I 'power on' the device, then only the 'pop' sound of Action Menu runs.

myself379 said:
I go to Settings > Application Manager > Running apps
I found SPenKeeper running since boot (been running for 8 hours); I did not greenify this app, it show running in the greenify select menu.
still it doesn't wake the phone. It does vibrate though, I also notice that until I 'power on' the device, then only the 'pop' sound of Action Menu runs.
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Could you check with my app Phone INFO ★Samsung★ --> 'Refurbishment Check' menu to make sure it is not a clone one?

vndnguyen said:
Could you check with my app Phone INFO ★Samsung★ --> 'Refurbishment Check' menu to make sure it is not a clone one?
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Hi there,
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Sorry, I have not found the service that wake up by detaching the spen.
The last thing you can try is factory reset the device. You may need to make a full backup.

Sorry not used to xda apps and quoting posts. But thanks.
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vndnguyen said:
Sorry, I have not found the service that wake up by detaching the spen.
The last thing you can try is factory reset the device. You may need to make a full backup.
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Thanks. Maybe I'll do that when I'm free. It's easier with titanium backup
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[Solved]
I disable the SpenKeeper services using "Disable Service" apps. Somehow the taking out Spen wakes the phone from sleep as usual. Perhaps something went wrong for the SpenKeeper service.

THAT IS !!!
That is becouse you did not use SPen very usual it happemmed to me also , solve with this NOT RESTARTING APP , from time to time us a system restart from the Power button and don't panic )))))

[Guide][NST] Parental control over web browser

Hi there!
Today I have a guide that will be very useful for anyone who has a small-to-medium aged child that they do not want using the Nook Touch's well-known hidden web browser (accessible by going into Settings > Social > Link to Facebook, Twitter and Google > Need help? > Google Home). I have come across a way to disable access to the entire Social settings menu, as well as 99% of the Shop settings menu. The best part is, you can do it without root access! :good:
The steps are very simple, but just for clarification, I have included screenshots in [hide][/hide] tags.
DISCLAIMER - I am sorry about the fact that I have edited my framework-res.apk, and therefore the user interface in the screenshots looks different than yours will. :|
Steps:
1. Go into the Settings menu by pressing the "n" button and hitting "Settings".
2. Tap on "Screen".
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3. While in the "Screen" settings menu, hold down the top right hardware button (a.k.a page turn button) and tap on the little "Screen" header at the top of the window.
4. A new setting will appear underneath the "Screen" settings, which is labelled "Demo Mode". There will be a small, unchecked box on the far right of that new setting. Tap on that box - a check mark will appear in it.
5. That's all there is to it! As seen in the screenshots below, the "Social" option in the main Settings screen is completely grayed-out and inaccessible, as well as 4 out of 5 of the options in the "Shop" settings menu being grayed-out and disabled, too.
To re-enable these functions, all you have to do is go back into the "Screen" settings menu, hold the top right hardware button, tap on the "Screen" header, and uncheck the little box.
I hope this helps all of you people who want to prevent their little ones from accessing the Internet, as well as change the Shop settings.
Have a nice day,
thenookieforlife3

Run "Select Automatically" from Network Operators Settings menu in widget

Hello All,
I live in a part of the UK that has little to no signal on my current carrier.
Sometimes, when I disconnect form my home Wifi my phone struggles to find the Mobile Network.
To solve this, I have to do the following:
Pull notification bar down
Tap Settings
Tap Mobile Networks
Tap Network Operators
Tap "Select Automatically"
This is a lengthy process but it seems to force the device to try searching for the carrier again.
I have Nova Launcher and there are a bunch of settings actions I can have as a widget but none of them seem to replicate this exact button in a widget form
If any of you guys have any suggestions, I would really appreciate it.
Regards
Harry

hazzahex said:
Hello All,
I live in a part of the UK that has little to no signal on my current carrier.
Sometimes, when I disconnect form my home Wifi my phone struggles to find the Mobile Network.
To solve this, I have to do the following:
Pull notification bar down
Tap Settings
Tap Mobile Networks
Tap Network Operators
Tap "Select Automatically"
This is a lengthy process but it seems to force the device to try searching for the carrier again.
I have Nova Launcher and there are a bunch of settings actions I can have as a widget but none of them seem to replicate this exact button in a widget form
If any of you guys have any suggestions, I would really appreciate it.
Regards
Harry
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most simple switch carriers
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hazzahex said:
Hello All,
I live in a part of the UK that has little to no signal on my current carrier.
Sometimes, when I disconnect form my home Wifi my phone struggles to find the Mobile Network.
To solve this, I have to do the following:
Pull notification bar down
Tap Settings
Tap Mobile Networks
Tap Network Operators
Tap "Select Automatically"
This is a lengthy process but it seems to force the device to try searching for the carrier again.
I have Nova Launcher and there are a bunch of settings actions I can have as a widget but none of them seem to replicate this exact button in a widget form
If any of you guys have any suggestions, I would really appreciate it.
Regards
Harry
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I might not understood clearly, but; I use Gravity box's Smart radio feature. You define a network mode for normal network mode and power saving network mode(When you connect to wifi or turn the screen off; it goes into power saving network mode's defined type) and switches automatically after those actions above i mentioned. You can also define the delays etc, take a look at these:
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