So I basically installed a camera app from the store on my ASUS X00PD and noticed it works better than stock camera app so I often use that, but if I open the camera from the lockscreen shortcut in the bottom right, it opens the stock camera app.
I looked for a way to change the default camera or even disable the stock one (without root) but I was unable to.
Here is what i tried:
Go to settings - Security and lock screen - look for "App shortcuts" but there is none
Go to settings - Apps - defaults - no camera option here
Go to settings - Apps - All Apps - find stock camera app - Clear defaults - it's greyed out
Go to settings - Apps - All Apps - find stock camera app - try to disable the camera, it's greyed out
Go to settings - Apps - All Apps - find my new camera app - no option to set as default
Go to settings - Advanced - there is some option for Instant camera, but it's just for quick camera using volume buttons, but no option on which one to open
Uninstall new camera and re-install it or even install another random camera and try see if lockscreen shortcut asks me for default camera but doesn't
Deny stock camera app for "camera" permissions, but the only change is that it asks me for it again
Have someone managed to achive this feat? Maybe it's just me, but I can't really think of anything else...
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i thought this might get fixed with froyo but i still cannot save some of the settings in the camera such as contrast/sharpness.
Once you exit the app they are reset to default ......anyone know of a workaround to make them stick?
Is there a reason why they made it so the settings do not stick? it means everytime i opne the app i have to first adjust the settings before taking a picture.
Greetings.
I accidentally uninstalled my default camera app when I tried turning it into user app with Titanium Backup (it didn't exactly uninstall, it's vanished and my hardware button is now a kill switch). I'm with a myTouch 4G and I need the front-facing camera support.
Do you know a camera app with this feature and a way to make it default (activating via hardware button an so on)?
I tried to reinstall the app in /system/app but it didn't work. I also tried the Sense 3.0 camera, but it didn't work (it never seemed installable to me, it didn't have an icon and there was "a problem fetching the package").
the Swipe to right during lockscreen, or the long press down key during lock screen
can it access other camera app instead of stock LG camera app?
I find the G2 camera app very slow, bad file naming (use number format instead of date) and lack of filters.
What if I uninstall the stock camera apk (rooted), will the OS ask me to choose another camera app instead? or simply crash the system
johnma010585 said:
the Swipe to right during lockscreen, or the long press down key during lock screen
can it access other camera app instead of stock LG camera app?
I find the G2 camera app very slow, bad file naming (use number format instead of date) and lack of filters.
What if I uninstall the stock camera apk (rooted), will the OS ask me to choose another camera app instead? or simply crash the system
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If you install another camera app, the next time you access the lockscreen or messaging cam you will be prompted to choose a default. No need to uninstall the stock camera.
AyDee said:
If you install another camera app, the next time you access the lockscreen or messaging cam you will be prompted to choose a default. No need to uninstall the stock camera.
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I agree. But you can use which default camera should be selected all the time through the phones settings.
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I agree. But you can use which default camera should be selected all the time through the phones settings.
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If you select "Always" when prompted then it will be the one always used.
If you want to change you go to the app list, open the properties of the currently defaulted camera app and "Clear defaults", that way the next time you swipe from the lockscreen you'll be asked to choose again.
Not very handy I agree but managing all defaults from the settings would be cumbersome anyway. Plus a lot of people don't really care about that so if you're down to that level of tweaking you probably can live with the available method.
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AnteusFogg said:
If you select "Always" when prompted then it will be the one always used.
If you want to change you go to the app list, open the properties of the currently defaulted camera app and "Clear defaults", that way the next time you swipe from the lockscreen you'll be asked to choose again.
Not very handy I agree but managing all defaults from the settings would be cumbersome anyway. Plus a lot of people don't really care about that so if you're down to that level of tweaking you probably can live with the available method.
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That's true. Maybe we can look at some other ways to do this on rooted device. But for out of the box smartphones, this is only the option.
after multiple approach, seems like i only can use my desire camera app at lock screen IF the lockscreen is not code protected
After set up my pattern code, the lockscreen camera will always be the stock camera despite cleared default in app.
I guess it's a security reason, or the lock screen camera is actually a widget instead of a proper app, hence cannot be changed.
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Let's make a comprehensive list of all the cool little tricks, hidden menus, shortcuts, and tips that we've found.
Here's a starter list that I found to get us going
http://phandroid.com/galaxy-s7-tips/
List of tips & tricks
Optimize battery usage for individual apps
Settings - Battery - More - Optimize battery usage
All of my apps except for my stock Verizon ones and some system apps were already optimized
Disable scanning to improve battery
Settings - Location - Improve accuracy
Disable Bluetooth and WiFi scanning to keep your phone from scanning through these services even when you have the service turned off.
Change permission settings for individual apps
Settings - Privacy and emergency - App permissions
I went through and disabled some different apps that were requesting my location to help save battery. You also get a warning if the app you're changing is designed for an older version of Android and might cause issues.
Disable Quick connect in notification drop down
Access notification drop down by swiping down - tap the down arrow - Edit - turn off
Spelling correction for other keyboards
Samsung now has a built in spelling correction feature with their stock keyboard. But if you use another keyboard you lose that feature. If you download the Google keyboard it comes with spelling correction that works on any keyboard. I even disable it as an input method. The only bug is that enabling the Samsung keyboard will disable Google spelling correction, and you'll have to go toggle it on once you switch to another keyboard.
Download Google keyboard > Settings - Language and input - Spelling correction - Google keyboard
Lock screen shortcuts
Settings - Lock screen and security - Info and app shortcuts - App shortcuts
You can change the app shortcuts shown on the lock screen or choose to disable them altogether.
Pin Windows
Settings - Lock screen and security - Other security settings - Pin windows - On
Allows you to lock a current window on your device so you can let someone borrow your device for a moment. If you turn on "ask for pattern" it will prevent access to other apps without unlocking your phone.
Thanks 'insang-droid'
Turn off usage data access
Settings - Lock screen and security - Other security settings - Usage data access - More - Show system apps
Turning this off prevents apps from monitoring which other apps you use, how often you use them, your service provider, and other usage data. I don't see any reason my bloatware Amazon app needs access to which other apps I use.
Home screen options
Launch home screen settings by pinching your screen or by long pressing on an open area. From here you can change wallpapers, widgets, themes, and your screen grid (thanks 'insang-droid'). You can also add new blank pages, remove an existing page, and set your home screen. By going left, you can disable Flipboard Briefing if it was turned on.
Screen grid options are 4x4, 4x5, and 5x5
Fingerprint tips
You can add up to 4 fingerprint profiles in your S7. I recommend holding the phone as your normally do when you register your thumb. Rotate and move your thumb around, hold the phone with one hand and do it. Register your prints as multiple slots to make it more likely to accept your print. Also, tapping your finger instead of holding seems to unlock your phone faster.
Better screenshots
Settings - Advanced features - Smart capture
With smart capture on, you can immediately crop your screenshot, share it, or scroll down a page and take a long screenshot. This feature is really awesome if you are trying to save a long webpage or something that won't fit on one screen.
Settings - Advanced features - Palm swipe to capture
Instead of holding the Home and Power buttons simultaneously, you can swipe your hand across the screen to take a screenshot.
Remove Samsung Bookmarks in Chrome
Settings - Applications - Application manager - More - Show system apps - com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks - Disable
Gets rid of the Samsung Bookmarks in Chrome that show up as their own tab and also under Mobile Bookmarks.
For the Disable scanning to improve battery
You may want to update the path to get to it
You have to go settings > Applications > Google (scroll as it's the last one on the list) > Location > Improve Accuracy
nest75068 said:
For the Disable scanning to improve battery
You may want to update the path to get to it
You have to go settings > Applications > Google (scroll as it's the last one on the list) > Location > Improve Accuracy
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Yep, that takes you there too
PIN window
Settings> search for PIN
Let's you pin the app to screen so back button and recent apps button don't affect the screen.
Home grid
Hold empty home screen and get in to grid settings
Hello, yesterday my wife was changing themes on her P8 with EMUI 4.0, then she notice the messages icon has disappear and we can't find the icon anywhere. She only can view or send sms when she receive one, because we cannot find the application anywhere or even make a shortcut.
There's anyway to solve this? Probably i'll make a backup and make a factory reset.
Hello,
Maybe she hides the application. If you zoom in the launcher, a menu called "Hidden Applications" will appear. It can be here.
Didn't work, the icon just disappears. Tomorrow i'll make a reset, but it's a strange bug.
Thanks
i have the same problem anyone fonud a solution maybe?
cheers
Guys it works, on the main menu zoom it as you usually do with the photos and a New menu appear, in there you can add or remove the icons you wan to hide or to show. Mine was there.
I had the same problem a few weeks ago after changing some app permissions &/or screen layout - the default messaging & camera shortcuts/icons disappeared.
The only thing that worked for me:
Settings > Apps > Menu (near bottom right) > Show system processes (latter step is key)
Then 'Huawei Home' (launcher) became visible in the list - accessed it > Storage > cleared data & cleared cache
The missing app icons were immediately restored, & to their original positions (i.e. to when the phone was purchased).