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[REQUEST] Glowing 4 bottom buttons on SMS/other

Hey all, Ive been thinking about what i miss about my pre, and besides the obvious wireless charging (one can dream, right) touchstone, the one other thing i miss the most is the glowing of the trackball device at the bottom of the phone for a notification.
Now i know there are many people who have WIMAX Notifier and will say to use that, but i really dont like it as much as a more behind the scenes and clean look, and W.N. keeps crashing and is really buggy.
My app idea would incorporate the 4 buttons at the bottom using different patterns for different notifications.
Ex:
Text: Glow all 4 slow
Email: Run from right to left back to right and repeat. (8 secs for one rotation)
Missed call: Glow only home
etc.
I searched and was not able to find anyone in the developing stages of an app for this. I would be more than happy to assist with the coding, but i have no programs or anything downloaded so far, and dont really have any idea what im doing, though i do know C, Java, & C++ a bit and can learn coding quickly.
Any idea on if this could be made to work, im pretty sure there has to be a way the light sensor sends a signal to the mocrocontroller to light the keys, but can it be done independently, outside of that code section? Any words of where to start with development of this app?
Thanks for the advice, please keep it relavent and to the point, i would REALLY like to make this a reality. Also please link me to any current development on this if you can find any.\
PS. I have an evo 4g, but i assume this would be a global android app.
PPS. Dont let my 2 post count dissuade you from the ferver i have to make this app a reality. I dont post a ton, but i am very serious about creating/developing this app with some help.

06g35meister said:
Hey all, Ive been thinking about what i miss about my pre, and besides the obvious wireless charging (one can dream, right) touchstone, the one other thing i miss the most is the glowing of the trackball device at the bottom of the phone for a notification.
Now i know there are many people who have WIMAX Notifier and will say to use that, but i really dont like it as much as a more behind the scenes and clean look, and W.N. keeps crashing and is really buggy.
My app idea would incorporate the 4 buttons at the bottom using different patterns for different notifications.
Ex:
Text: Glow all 4 slow
Email: Run from right to left back to right and repeat. (8 secs for one rotation)
Missed call: Glow only home
etc.
I searched and was not able to find anyone in the developing stages of an app for this. I would be more than happy to assist with the coding, but i have no programs or anything downloaded so far, and dont really have any idea what im doing, though i do know C, Java, & C++ a bit and can learn coding quickly.
Any idea on if this could be made to work, im pretty sure there has to be a way the light sensor sends a signal to the mocrocontroller to light the keys, but can it be done independently, outside of that code section? Any words of where to start with development of this app?
Thanks for the advice, please keep it relavent and to the point, i would REALLY like to make this a reality. Also please link me to any current development on this if you can find any.\
PS. I have an evo 4g, but i assume this would be a global android app.
PPS. Dont let my 2 post count dissuade you from the ferver i have to make this app a reality. I dont post a ton, but i am very serious about creating/developing this app with some help.
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Already been done, go search the apps forum

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jerryparid said:
Already been done, go search the apps forum
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PM link? Cant find after hours of searching!

jerryparid said:
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It actually has not been done yet. All that has been done is Flashlight Alerts and WiMax Notifier.

jabbawalkee said:
It actually has not been done yet. All that has been done is Flashlight Alerts and WiMax Notifier.
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Right, which are not clean at all. I want a more subtle item that is similar to the pre functionality.
Thanks for the clarification, ive been looking forever and couldnt find what i was looking for.

I think that is a great idea and would look cool as hell. Try making a quick flash demo to illustrate your idea. I'm with you and can definately visualize it but, maybe others can't. Don't give up, it's a great idea.

Blackcircle said:
I think that is a great idea and would look cool as hell. Try making a quick flash demo to illustrate your idea. I'm with you and can definately visualize it but, maybe others can't. Don't give up, it's a great idea.
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I think it's a FANTASTIC idea having the 4 bottom capacitive buttons blinking/flashing/glowing for notifications. I would definitely pay for this.
The number one thing I miss about my Nexus One (which I sold back in May) is the trackball notifications where it would glow different colors. Getting the 4 bottom buttons to glow/flash would suffice for me. $10 bounty pledged by me!

This would be such an awesome app...

Alright guys it sounds like there is an interest in making this happen. I will start to look into what it will take for the process to begin.
Stage 1: Getting a coding program installed and getting the HTC Sense open source code to start looking into the light sensor callout for hints of making the bottom LED's come on.
I am committed to this one guys! Sounds like there is a definate want for it thus far.

Good luck man...with all the devs have done with this device, I dont see why this wouldnt be possible.
Btw.... shouldnt this thread be in Apps/Themes section?
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This sounds great!

Alright guys, small update, got the software downloaded and the code/sdk for android 2.2. Wasnt motivated enough to put on my nerd hat and get into the code and start searching out the specific lines im looking for. The good news is I have a flow chart laid out for the notification in each scenario.
Gotta figure out how to ensure the program boots on startup and continues working until force closed.
I will be starting with Froyo, and will move it back to 2.1 eventually. My primary focus will be 2.2 on the Evo.

Welp guys i spent 10+ hours this weekend just to figure out that those LED's are only allowed control when the screen is on. This app is not possible without a significantly more experienced developer, who could make the screen control independent of the LED's. Given my little experience this has become too difficult for me to handle. I will sell my idea for free though!

Thanks for trying, would def be awesome if someone could come up with this. My old samsung instinct use to light up the bottom when it had messages, being that it was a samsung as well, I would *think* (i'm not developer) that there are def ppl with the skills to figure this out .... eventually =) thanks for trying....

Need this solved now it's driving me mad!

All I want is to add custom notifications and ringtones and not have them show up under music app. Making the folder hidden. Means the ringer stops working I already have rings extended.
Last sync music to the default music app and have it include playlists. Please god somebody help been trying and searching for a while now. This why people buy iPhones because its one phone and its not complex. Nobody I know who has this phone even knows how to sync music to it period.
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hmmm...last time i checked, i have the ability to just drag and drop music files to my phone...try doing that with an iPhone...without iTunes
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Fataldesain said:
All I want is to add custom notifications and ringtones and not have them show up under music app. Making the folder hidden. Means the ringer stops working I already have rings extended.
Last sync music to the default music app and have it include playlists. Please god somebody help been trying and searching for a while now. This why people buy iPhones because its one phone and its not complex. Nobody I know who has this phone even knows how to sync music to it period.
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Internal SD/media/audio/notifications.

you can also turn on kies air, connect it to wifi, open your browser and go to the ip address (including port) thats listed. browse to ringtones and upload your file.

this guy cant be serious! "this is why people buy iphones" Pshhhh
Seriously bro slow down and learn your phone it is by far the best phone avail right now and hands down smashes on the "iphone"
remember google is your best friend if you ever run into a prob google it
sure dont miss having to go thru my itunes creating new files to make ringtones then transferring to my phone then goin back to itunes to fix the song haha so many steps, now I drag and drop then edit on phone!

Then go ****ing buy an iPhone.

Calm down guys. In the ringtones folder in your internal SD card, just add a .nomedia file in it. Literally, create a file that's called '.nomedia' and the mediascanner will skip scanning that folder.

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Overstew said:
Calm down guys. In the ringtones folder in your internal SD card, just add a .nomedia file in it. Literally, create a file that's called '.nomedia' and the mediascanner will skip scanning that folder.
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Your a hell of a nice guy. I don't know how you can help someone who asked for help the way he did... This is how the bs gets started. Hopefully he at least has the decency to tell you thanks
Ok I used his words and put it in google and got this. This is my issue with people and their inability to help themselves. It took me all of 3 minutes to find that
@OP - Nothing personal but come on man is it really that hard and if so then maybe the mindless Iphone is for you

Ya gotta be smarter than your smarphone. Lol That is why plp buy IPhones.

wolfkstaag said:
Then go ****ing buy an iPhone.
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not one person here answered the questions. For one if you guys are so smart how do you sync the playlist and songs so it shows up in the default music player. Don't give me that crap of use another app to play music. Tell me how because nobody at Samsung can help nobody at sprint could help and nobody I know with this phone could help are we all this dumb. I mean really that's your answer people are dumb.
MAYBE CAPS WELL HELP WHEN YOU PUT A .NOMEDIA OR WHATEVER THE FREAKIN PHONE STOPS FINDING YOUR CUSTOM RINGER. IF I DONT HIDE IT SHOWS UP IN THE SAMSUNG MUSIC PLAYER. AND SINCE I CANT SYNC PLAYLISTS I GET RINGERS WHEN PLAYING MUSIC.
I AM SICK OF FINDING WORK AROUNDS FOR BASIC THINGS. THE ANSWER IN ANDROID CANT BE YOUR TOO DUMB. MAYBE ITS FREAKIN BROKEN OR NOT TESTED OR MADE TO BE SIMPLE.
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Fataldesain said:
not one person here answered the questions. For one if you guys are so smart how do you sync the playlist and songs so it shows up in the default music player. Don't give me that crap of use another app to play music. Tell me how because nobody at Samsung can help nobody at sprint could help and nobody I know with this phone could help are we all this dumb. I mean really that's your answer people are dumb.
MAYBE CAPS WELL HELP WHEN YOU PUT A .NOMEDIA OR WHATEVER THE FREAKIN PHONE STOPS FINDING YOUR CUSTOM RINGER. IF I DONT HIDE IT SHOWS UP IN THE SAMSUNG MUSIC PLAYER. AND SINCE I CANT SYNC PLAYLISTS I GET RINGERS WHEN PLAYING MUSIC.
I AM SICK OF FINDING WORK AROUNDS FOR BASIC THINGS. THE ANSWER IN ANDROID CANT BE YOUR TOO DUMB. MAYBE ITS FREAKIN BROKEN OR NOT TESTED OR MADE TO BE SIMPLE.
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I bet your going to be a fan favorite around here. Why should anyone even want to try and help you now. Keep up the awesome job of being such a people person and have a great evening. Best of luck to you.
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Holy Crap...You mean I can listen to music on this E4G!!! Hot Dog.
Seriosuly man, your trolling....

Fataldesain said:
not one person here answered the questions. For one if you guys are so smart how do you sync the playlist and songs so it shows up in the default music player. Don't give me that crap of use another app to play music. Tell me how because nobody at Samsung can help nobody at sprint could help and nobody I know with this phone could help are we all this dumb. I mean really that's your answer people are dumb.
MAYBE CAPS WELL HELP WHEN YOU PUT A .NOMEDIA OR WHATEVER THE FREAKIN PHONE STOPS FINDING YOUR CUSTOM RINGER. IF I DONT HIDE IT SHOWS UP IN THE SAMSUNG MUSIC PLAYER. AND SINCE I CANT SYNC PLAYLISTS I GET RINGERS WHEN PLAYING MUSIC.
I AM SICK OF FINDING WORK AROUNDS FOR BASIC THINGS. THE ANSWER IN ANDROID CANT BE YOUR TOO DUMB. MAYBE ITS FREAKIN BROKEN OR NOT TESTED OR MADE TO BE SIMPLE.
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And fyi someone did answer your question in post #3,4,7 and 9, if you weren't so busy raging.

I hate it when google and a developer tells you what to do and its still wrong. I guess you should just go and get the new Iphone 6S or whatever it is. Hey how much do you want to sell your Epic for?

Fataldesain said:
not one person here answered the questions. For one if you guys are so smart how do you sync the playlist and songs so it shows up in the default music player. Don't give me that crap of use another app to play music. Tell me how because nobody at Samsung can help nobody at sprint could help and nobody I know with this phone could help are we all this dumb. I mean really that's your answer people are dumb.
MAYBE CAPS WELL HELP WHEN YOU PUT A .NOMEDIA OR WHATEVER THE FREAKIN PHONE STOPS FINDING YOUR CUSTOM RINGER. IF I DONT HIDE IT SHOWS UP IN THE SAMSUNG MUSIC PLAYER. AND SINCE I CANT SYNC PLAYLISTS I GET RINGERS WHEN PLAYING MUSIC.
I AM SICK OF FINDING WORK AROUNDS FOR BASIC THINGS. THE ANSWER IN ANDROID CANT BE YOUR TOO DUMB. MAYBE ITS FREAKIN BROKEN OR NOT TESTED OR MADE TO BE SIMPLE.
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I did answer you question. I was also one of the few who did it without being mean or insulting; i figured you just need a little help getting pointed in the right direction.
Not excuse most of the replies, because most of them are full of snob-like elitism because of some personal problem with Apple products, but you're just being a douchebag.
I'll tell you one more time, maybe you'll actually read it and try to figure it out.
Connect your phone to the same wifi network your computer is on
Go to your applications, and launch Kies Air.
It will load and give you an ip address along with a port. Probably something like http://192.168.x.xxx:8080
Type the entire thing in your browser on your computer, including the port (the ":8080" part)
This will let you manage all media on your phone. You can upload/download ringtons, music, playlist, contacts, pictures, video etc. You can do EXACTLY what you're asking to do here. It will seperate things out, and you can upload/download to/from your computer to sync with your music library.
I've posted a screen shot in the post of what it looks like in the browser.
Since it's in a browser, you don't need iTunes, Zune, or any other software.
Alternatively you can use google music beta, but it currently wont let you choose where to store music (external sd vs internal) and has some other bugs.
Kies Air isn't perfect, but it works pretty well for someone who doesn't want to dive deeper into manipulating the files/folders on their phone, and you don't even need a USB cable to use it.
Now look. If you're going to ask for help from a bunch of people who have no real incentive to help you, then try not to be a douchebag about it. You'll get more help if you ask nicely, and explain when you don't understand something, instead of acting like you have.
edit: this is all stock stuff provided with the phone. and if you had bother reading the instructions/guide that comes with the phone you'd know how to do this already.

Indrid Cole said:
Ya gotta be smarter than your smarphone. Lol That is why plp buy IPhones.
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bahahahahahaha

tshile said:
I did answer you question. I was also one of the few who did it without being mean or insulting; i figured you just need a little help getting pointed in the right direction.
Not excuse most of the replies, because most of them are full of snob-like elitism because of some personal problem with Apple products, but you're just being a douchebag.
I'll tell you one more time, maybe you'll actually read it and try to figure it out.
Connect your phone to the same wifi network your computer is on
Go to your applications, and launch Kies Air.
It will load and give you an ip address along with a port. Probably something like http://192.168.x.xxx:8080
Type the entire thing in your browser on your computer, including the port (the ":8080" part)
This will let you manage all media on your phone. You can upload/download ringtons, music, playlist, contacts, pictures, video etc. You can do EXACTLY what you're asking to do here. It will seperate things out, and you can upload/download to/from your computer to sync with your music library.
I've posted a screen shot in the post of what it looks like in the browser.
Since it's in a browser, you don't need iTunes, Zune, or any other software.
Alternatively you can use google music beta, but it currently wont let you choose where to store music (external sd vs internal) and has some other bugs.
Kies Air isn't perfect, but it works pretty well for someone who doesn't want to dive deeper into manipulating the files/folders on their phone, and you don't even need a USB cable to use it.
Now look. If you're going to ask for help from a bunch of people who have no real incentive to help you, then try not to be a douchebag about it. You'll get more help if you ask nicely, and explain when you don't understand something, instead of acting like you have.
edit: this is all stock stuff provided with the phone. and if you had bother reading the instructions/guide that comes with the phone you'd know how to do this already.
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Ill give ya thanks because this little self righteous kid obviously is not going to.
And for the OP just plug your phone into the comp and drg and drop. Geesh.
Like I always say "search buttons" the most unused button ever.
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bahahahahahaha
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I was wondering if my post had been overlooked. Short and sweet.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=853425
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a alternative to "Frequently Called Remover"

I need a alternative to "Frequently Called Remover"
I'd love to get my mistress' number off there !
"Frequently Called Remover" from Android Market don't work on Epic Touch
I checked out the app Tiger. It monitors the Frequently Called list and prevents contacts from ever appearing on it without having to manually clear the list.
but I can't find the APK for this...

chochoking said:
I need a alternative to "Frequently Called Remover"
I'd love to get my mistress' number off there !
"Frequently Called Remover" from Android Market don't work on Epic Touch
I checked out the app Tiger. It monitors the Frequently Called list and prevents contacts from ever appearing on it without having to manually clear the list.
but I can't find the APK for this...
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lol. i have this problem too. ive only found deleting then readding the contact works. so i will watching post for any other options

Dark ics blend from team nocturnal u can long press and remove the contacts from frequently called
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-EViL-KoNCEPTz- said:
Dark ics blend from team nocturnal u can long press and remove the contacts from frequently called
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Is it permanent and auto... I need something like that, I rather not have frequent calls at all (TMI)

Idk if u can completely disable it but long pressing the contact u can remove em in 1 click i will check if they can be disabled and edit the post
Edit: i dont see any option to disable them entirely but deleteing is easy and it deletes the entire frequent call log for that contact and not just one call at a time so if u have (contact name) 15 calls to that contact it deletes all 15 calls and not just 1 call at a time
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If you're going to be a douche and cheat on your woman and not have the balls to, you know - be a man and tell her what's up. Then at least put in some effort to cover your tracks instead of being lazy. Delete the frequently called list yourself, manually.
I'll take my infraction if that's what happens. This thread is stupid. Reported.

KCRic said:
If you're going to be a douche and cheat on your woman and not have the balls to, you know - be a man and tell her what's up. Then at least put in some effort to cover your tracks instead of being lazy. Delete the frequently called list yourself, manually.
I'll take my infraction if that's what happens. This thread is stupid. Reported.
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Dayummmmm
Sent from my Super Sexy Epic touch.

I think this is a valid topic, regardless of the OP's reasons for wanting to know. I like to show off my phone quite often to demonstrate some of the advantages of Android, and it would be nice not to have sensitive information like that so easily accessible to someone who's just playing around with my phone.

ajs2677 said:
I think this is a valid topic, regardless of the OP's reasons for wanting to know. I like to show off my phone quite often to demonstrate some of the advantages of Android, and it would be nice not to have sensitive information like that so easily accessible to someone who's just playing around with my phone.
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Do most people not know about the apps on the market that hide info like that? If you want to hide certain numbers when they call/text - get a black list app/privacy app or something like that. I like showing off what my phone can do also so I know what you mean. However, I don't allow complete strangers to handle my phone. I don't mind people seeing the name of someone I call often - I'm more concerned about the pictures they might see.

Guys, I use shady sms. It's got a built in call guard and a hidden contact list. Dev is cool too, he responds with help usually same day.
It blocks calls, sms, and hides them in the app. There's no app icon either. To open it, you go to phone, type your secret code, and hit send.
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KCRic said:
If you're going to be a douche and cheat on your woman and not have the balls to, you know - be a man and tell her what's up. Then at least put in some effort to cover your tracks instead of being lazy. Delete the frequently called list yourself, manually.
I'll take my infraction if that's what happens. This thread is stupid. Reported.
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Damn, I was just joking.. Did I touch a spot, did your significant other cheat on you or etc... WOW!
I just want to app that monitors the Frequently Called list and prevents contacts from ever appearing on it without having to manually clear the list.
I know there other members looking for a similar solution to this problem....
Didn't mean to touch a nerve, hope you get your partner back, root their phone or something nice like that! Good luck!

Maybe edit the phone.apk or dialer.apk to get rid of the frequent list all together.
Or it may just be editing a value check for a call to save to the list. That way its always empty.

If you're going to be a jerk to your wife, then at least just get a separate phone. Or maybe you DO want to get caught. If you really cared you would not cheat, and if she's not what you want any more do the right thing and divorce her so she can do what she wants and maybe find someone who respects her without having to be concerned about someone who seems to not care about her(you).
That being said, I would check out Shady SMS, seems to help some ways. I figure the cost is worth it if you don't want to get caught.

chochoking said:
Damn, I was just joking.. Did I touch a spot, did your significant other cheat on you or etc... WOW!
I just want to app that monitors the Frequently Called list and prevents contacts from ever appearing on it without having to manually clear the list.
I know there other members looking for a similar solution to this problem....
Didn't mean to touch a nerve, hope you get your partner back, root their phone or something nice like that! Good luck!
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Nope no nerve was touched. Just hate guys like that - they really screw things up for the rest of us. I did root her phone, along with mine If you really were joking, I apologize. If you weren't I refer you back to my first post.
When is this internet 2.0 supposed to kick in? Because we severely need a sarcasm smiley...

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Nope no nerve was touched. Just hate guys like that - they really screw things up for the rest of us. I did root her phone, along with mine If you really were joking, I apologize. If you weren't I refer you back to my first post.
When is this internet 2.0 supposed to kick in? Because we severely need a sarcasm smiley...
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I was really just joking .. But I found Tiger - No Frequently Called, looking for the APK so I can try it out on Epic (But I can't find anywhere)... If anybody find it, share please

Any new info on the subject

I think the app Super Private Conversation hides all communication from certain contacts and it is free on the market.
They changed the name to Private SMS & Call but it works wonders and is free. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.superdroid.spc&hl=en
Alternatively, just use google voice for that purpose. All outgoing calls and text will be hidden within the google voice app.

Got to admit this was some good reading... If that man is capable of having more than one woman don't be mad at him... Kudos to you for at least not wanting to flaunt it and taking the time to try and do your pimping right.......hahahaha
Hey guys don't be mad at me, the forum name is there for a reason....LOL
Play On Player!

KCRic said:
Nope no nerve was touched. Just hate guys like that - they really screw things up for the rest of us. I did root her phone, along with mine If you really were joking, I apologize. If you weren't I refer you back to my first post.
When is this internet 2.0 supposed to kick in? Because we severely need a sarcasm smiley...
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not the case. I use my phone for work and business and I had more than 50 numbers populating the Frequently Called list. I used to be able to clear them in GB but ICS doesn't let you do that. tsk tsk tsk F U C K!

I hope someone finds a way, i tried to long press and nothing happens. I'm running anaconda ROM by team venum. I want to be able to delete specific call records
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personalized data?

where is it and how do i disable it?

Tregrad said:
where is it and how do i disable it?
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someones got to know, I did the system update and when i went to text someone it had this thing pop up that said the key board can remember your crap etc etc. if you would like to diasble it go to settings/personalized data and disable it. I CANT FIND IT AT ALL and the crap is pissing me off. im a bout to just root this freakin thing, dont want to tho because it takes me forever.

Tregrad said:
where is it and how do i disable it?
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Could you help us understand what you mean by "personalized data?"
From your post, I have to assume a lot in order to answer your question. I think you mean you don't want google to use personal results in searches or even keep track of anything you do on your phone.
The easiest (and most extreme) way would be to have a google account associated with your device. This is extreme and not really recommended, as you won't be able to purchase anything from the play store and you'll really limit yourself on the phone.
The other (and recommended) option would be to turn off a couple of things:
Under Accounts, click on your google account. Choose the "search" under privacy. There are a bunch of options here, turn off the ones you don't want. The options shown on my phone (CarbonROM) are:
Manage Location History
Google Location Settings
Web History
Manage Web History
Personal Results
Safesearch filters
I'd say that the first five are the ones that'll turn off most of the "personalized data" that you're looking for.
Let me know if you were asking something completely different.
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Tregrad said:
someones got to know, I did the system update and when i went to text someone it had this thing pop up that said the key board can remember your crap etc etc. if you would like to diasble it go to settings/personalized data and disable it. I CANT FIND IT AT ALL and the crap is pissing me off. im a bout to just root this freakin thing, dont want to tho because it takes me forever.
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Ok, saw your update. It sounds like it's an option within whichever keyboard you have installed (I'm assuming the stock keyboard). You can go into settings -> Language & Input. In here, there are a couple of options. One is for the "Personal Dictionary" you can check that one out. Otherwise, click on the settings icon of whichever keyboard you use. The option might be in there.
Let me know if this works for ya!

topherk said:
Could you help us understand what you mean by "personalized data?"
From your post, I have to assume a lot in order to answer your question. I think you mean you don't want google to use personal results in searches or even keep track of anything you do on your phone.
The easiest (and most extreme) way would be to have a google account associated with your device. This is extreme and not really recommended, as you won't be able to purchase anything from the play store and you'll really limit yourself on the phone.
The other (and recommended) option would be to turn off a couple of things:
Under Accounts, click on your google account. Choose the "search" under privacy. There are a bunch of options here, turn off the ones you don't want. The options shown on my phone (CarbonROM) are:
Manage Location History
Google Location Settings
Web History
Manage Web History
Personal Results
Safesearch filters
I'd say that the first five are the ones that'll turn off most of the "personalized data" that you're looking for.
Let me know if you were asking something completely different.
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Ok, saw your update. It sounds like it's an option within whichever keyboard you have installed (I'm assuming the stock keyboard). You can go into settings -> Language & Input. In here, there are a couple of options. One is for the "Personal Dictionary" you can check that one out. Otherwise, click on the settings icon of whichever keyboard you use. The option might be in there.
Let me know if this works for ya!
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I am sorry i am being vague, i just dont know how to explain, your solution was pretty close but didnt work, let me see if i can better say what i want to convey.
before the update, when i would send a text i would start typing and a suggested word would come up in the box above the keyboard....thats fine with me, i would then tap the word and then in the box above the keyboard there would be a (- @ ' ! ? and a ,) displayed. now when i tap the suggested word, there is another suggested word immediate and not the punctuation marks as above. when i did teh update it said i could change all that by doing teh settings/disable personalized setings thing. i hope that helped cause this is driving me crazy.
one more things that is going on here is that I have all keyboard sounds turned off as well as the haptic vibrations with key taps but yet it still happens

Tregrad said:
I am sorry i am being vague, i just dont know how to explain, your solution was pretty close but didnt work, let me see if i can better say what i want to convey.
before the update, when i would send a text i would start typing and a suggested word would come up in the box above the keyboard....thats fine with me, i would then tap the word and then in the box above the keyboard there would be a (- @ ' ! ? and a ,) displayed. now when i tap the suggested word, there is another suggested word immediate and not the punctuation marks as above. when i did teh update it said i could change all that by doing teh settings/disable personalized setings thing. i hope that helped cause this is driving me crazy.
one more things that is going on here is that I have all keyboard sounds turned off as well as the haptic vibrations with key taps but yet it still happens
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Hmmm, I haven't been on a stock ROM for quite a while, so I'm not sure the settings layout... I'll flash one quickly and see if I can find any settings that might help you out. Give me an hour or two (I'm at work and while flashing a new ROM doesn't take too long, I have to still do stuff here, haha)

topherk said:
Hmmm, I haven't been on a stock ROM for quite a while, so I'm not sure the settings layout... I'll flash one quickly and see if I can find any settings that might help you out. Give me an hour or two (I'm at work and while flashing a new ROM doesn't take too long, I have to still do stuff here, haha)
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no worries no need to go through all that, i do appreciate it tho. I got it kinda figured out, i have to go into the samsung keyboard settings to get rid of the sounds so i got all that worked out. now to get the punctuation visible I have to long press the UP arrow. I guess i can deal with that.
thanks again.

Tregrad said:
no worries no need to go through all that, i do appreciate it tho. I got it kinda figured out, i have to go into the samsung keyboard settings to get rid of the sounds so i got all that worked out. now to get the punctuation visible I have to long press the UP arrow. I guess i can deal with that.
thanks again.
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I know a lot of "advice" on this thread turns out to be people saying "you shouldn't use that, this app is much better at what you want to do!" I don't particularly like that, as it rarely helps the person with the specific problem. But alas, I'll be doing that exact same thing below:
As far as keyboards go, I personally use Swype Beta. Others use swiftkey flow and really enjoy them. A lot of people are amazed at how fast they can type once they get used to the swype interface. I'm consistently beating my most able-fingered friends who are tapping away on their iPhones (although I don't mean this thread to turn into an apple-bashing party... I hate those as well).
Anyways, it's worth it to just try out Swype Beta... it's free and if you don't like it, you can uninstall it. No Root required.
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FOUND IT!!!
Ok, here you go...
Settings -> Language and Input -> Samsung Keyboard -> Predictive Text -> Personalized Data
In fact, you might want to just turn off predictive text (it'll automatically turn off personalized data). I think that's the feature that you don't like.
Here's what it looks like on my screen.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Q & A huh? Okay I have a question, about the new format here. What the heck?

Yeah, um. I don't know how to say this without sounding offensive. But the new format this page has. SUCKS! Oh yeah, I gotta ask a question. Alright, here goes. Why is it that I can enter something in the search bar here up to the right, and get NOTHING on a subject that I know for sure is here on XDA? I don't get it, and suddenly feel retarded everytime I try to use it since. It's a good thing I have a buncha bookmarks on my PC or I'd get totally lost within your search parameters. Believe me I already have more than a few times. Yeah, I'm obviously frustrated with it enough to write this little note for all you Admins, Moderators, whoever it is thats running things around here. Look, I should be able to enter something into the search bar and find it. But someone decided to change something that wasn't broke to begin with and now it's being difficult! Take this for an example. I'm researching a project I want to start. So, usually I would first start out in the search bar. Now go ahead, I dare ya! Enter this: Samsung Galaxy S Relay. That's an "exact" search parameter. Again with the no offense but, can any one of you tell me why I get directed to some page not even related? Where'd it lead me too? How to Root Any Device. Please fix your search parameters!

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Yeah, um. I don't know how to say this without sounding offensive. But the new format this page has. SUCKS! Oh yeah, I gotta ask a question. Alright, here goes. Why is it that I can enter something in the search bar here up to the right, and get NOTHING on a subject that I know for sure is here on XDA? I don't get it, and suddenly feel retarded everytime I try to use it since. It's a good thing I have a buncha bookmarks on my PC or I'd get totally lost within your search parameters. Believe me I already have more than a few times. Yeah, I'm obviously frustrated with it enough to write this little note for all you Admins, Moderators, whoever it is thats running things around here. Look, I should be able to enter something into the search bar and find it. But someone decided to change something that wasn't broke to begin with and now it's being difficult! Take this for an example. I'm researching a project I want to start. So, usually I would first start out in the search bar. Now go ahead, I dare ya! Enter this: Samsung Galaxy S Relay. That's an "exact" search parameter. Again with the no offense but, can any one of you tell me why I get directed to some page not even related? Where'd it lead me too? How to Root Any Device. Please fix your search parameters!
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Sorry you're having trouble, but I get relevant search results using Samsung Galaxy S Relay.
Try clearing your cache? A different xda theme? Or to test, try another browser?
You can browse the devices section too, https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s-relay-4g
Good luck! :good:

Darth said:
Sorry you're having trouble, but I get relevant search results using Samsung Galaxy S Relay.
Try clearing your cache? A different xda theme? Or to test, try another browser?
From my tab, this is vastly different. I have to say, impressive compared to what I see on my pc. I'll clear cache. Thanks.
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Casper Young said:
Try clearing your cache? A different xda theme? Or to test, try another browser?
From my tab, this is vastly different. I have to say, impressive compared to what I see on my pc. I'll clear cache. Thanks.
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Next to the search bar , there's a button called "search plus" , click on it and you'll have the right search bar ( the little one you were using is to search between article from XDA Portal)

Okay, I'm back for a follow up, because this seems to be an obvious difficulty and I'll bet I'm not the only one that may be having issues with this. It's a navigation thing about the current format I see here on XDA. I noticed it a few weeks ago and it's not my cache. When I'm on my tablet I can navigate fine, but when I come here on my PC it's another story, and it's very frustrating. That's why you got this question before you in such a way. You guys who may understand it having set it up know how to get around. As I mentioned before it used to be fairly easy, now it's stupid not to belittle you. The problem is that it has suddenly become difficult to search for things in a normal maner. I use the search bar, which should dirrectly link me to what I am "specifically" looking for and let's put aside the search plus for the moment. If I'm searching for something that I know is there and I type in certain words that should bring me right to it, my question is, why aren't they! I'm getting redirected to some page, often of no relevance. And here's where I'll bet this is happening to others. So what's going on? There's a problem with your search bar, and I'm letting you know it's kinda frustrating. I can navigate through here with other ways, that's not a problem. I got some bookmarked, subscribed to, ect. The issue is that the search bar in itself is broken! Whatever you guys did to it, I saw it, pointing it out! Now fix it please. This might help. I noticed a difference about two weeks ago. Not sure what it is or was. I even cleared out from my PC anything that would suggestively lead to it being my PC settings. Being a good enough percentage to say it's not, it's therefore XDA.
On a side note for all you Admins and Mods. I've been coming here over 10 years now, I got questions and suggestions. But right now my suggestion is to please eliminate some obvious confusion I've noticed that affects an average user to navigate through your search areas.

Oh! Okay, there's the sudden difference!
[QUOTE( the little one you were using is to search between article from XDA Portal)[/QUOTE]
Wow. Really? Let me ask you something about what's that all about and why did this change and for what possible reason. And then why isn't there some notice the the search bar is no longer effective as it's says it is. I'll point for you guys that the search bar says QUOTE; Type device or find apps, ROMs & more. It does not say, "This is where you go to find stuff barely relevant to what you're searching for". Does it! Sorry that this may sound offending buuut. Bad words! To me, the search bar suddenly became a joke, and a bad one at that! Articles are nice but that's not what I was looking for. And in no way was I expecting to end up there.
Okay, so here's a basic question. let's put this on the table so to speak. I don't know why you put a link to articles in the search bar in such a way to begin with. It doesn't really make sense to me. Especially with your nifty new format of where everything is, except articles I'm going to guess. So you put them in the search bar with no notice of. Can you explain all that to me? Cuz right now I'm sorry to admit, I'm kinda laughing at this. I can just imagine all you went through, even deciding on how to change the old format to what I see now. It's good. However, when it comes to the search bar, whatever idea you went with. It's one that didn't notify anyone that the search bar isn't what it says it is~!

Ignoring your saltiness, why dont you use google and append each search with xda..

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Wow. Really? Let me ask you something about what's that all about and why did this change and for what possible reason. And then why isn't there some notice the the search bar is no longer effective as it's says it is. I'll point for you guys that the search bar says QUOTE; Type device or find apps, ROMs & more. It does not say, "This is where you go to find stuff barely relevant to what you're searching for". Does it! Sorry that this may sound offending buuut. Bad words! To me, the search bar suddenly became a joke, and a bad one at that! Articles are nice but that's not what I was looking for. And in no way was I expecting to end up there.
Okay, so here's a basic question. let's put this on the table... !
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You seem to be angry and it's a pity. Did you try the suggestion provided by RaiZProduction in a previous post? Does the Search Plus button (see my screenshot attached) allow you to find what you are usually looking for on XDA Forum?

You might want to step back a second and read carefully!
Wood Man said:
You seem to be angry and it's a pity. Did you try the suggestion provided by RaiZProduction in a previous post? Does the Search Plus button (see my screenshot attached) allow you to find what you are usually looking for on XDA Forum?
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I'm far from angry. But check this out. This is the Q & A section is it not? So i'm askinfg a question about a difference I noticed and the A's I'm getting are a joke! Really? Hey Wood Man? You're deflecting. Step off unless you got something relevant to say. To those of you at XDA I now have a minor complaint! You people need to read what I said. I said I noticed a difference with the search bar and could someone tell me whats wrong with it. The answer I got was a confirmation that the search bar was not functional as it says it is and that's it. So. Mr Wood Man. Did I follow the suggestion you mentioned? Ahem! Are you asking to get put down blatantly or what? I made a post, RaiZProduction made a suggestion, what may I ask you is the post after that? Mine! A follow up. Before you decide to jump in there, you might wanna inform yourself better.. This here Q & A asked, "Rather than sending a PM to an individual Moderator, please feel free to ask questions in need of Moderator or Admin assistance. We will all be monitoring this thread, and someone will reply without much delay." Well, I obviously came to the right place didn't I? Everyone has a personal preference and I used the search bar a lot.

OK, I'll stop this here.
Answers were given, some with ideas, others saying all is fine for them. And also your opinion on the search is noted. However, it seems to work for everyone else, so not sure what more to say.
And honestly, your aggressive posts are getting a bit much, so I'll end this before lines get crossed. I suggest a more respectful approach in the future Sir. :good:
Thread closed.