Like everybody I was suprised that it is not possible to delete the frequently called history in ICS (or maybe not surprised, because Google is not in the business of deleting history, rather the opposite). I also was surprised that various cleaner apps don't work in ICS.
Anyway, after some research I learnt that you just have to delete the contents table data_usage_stats in /data/data/com.android.providers/databases/contacts or so. Not a big deal with aSqlitemanager and aShell.
But now I discovered exactly the same in the google search bar.
In the google search settings I unchecked every searchable item expect "People". if I tap into the google search, I can see my frequently called contacts.
Does anybody have an idea what database I have to clean to get rid of this?
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Disable "google search" in apps.
Nice side benefit....it removes the google search widget from the desktop.
Yes, I know.
But I would like to keep the google search app.
Just want to know where this "frequently called" information is stored. I can not find the database table.
A solution can be found here (thanks @kynon)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1401392&page=6
But basically you have to set the following values to 0
last_time_contacted
times_contacted
in table contacts and raw_contacts
Running JB 4.1.1. on ATT SG3 (SGHI747). Recently rooted.
Touching the microphone associated with Google Search used to allow me to speak and fill fields. Now, touching the icon brings me to the Play Store link to the Google Voice Search app page. I've already uninstalled and reinstalled the application, cleared all file associations, rebooted.
I'm a total noob. I'd appreciate any help.
Thanks.
J
Where is this microphone located? If it is a shortcut out on your main screens (desktop area who's name is escaping me currently) you might want to try going into the "Apps" drawer and opening google voice there. If that works then trash your broken shortcut and drag a new one out.
Hi guys,
I was wondering if there is any way where you can disable Samsung Text to Speech? The reason why is because when I use the app "Smart Connect" to read my text messages, it switches from Samsung Text to Speech engine and the Google Text to Speech Engine. Which is quite annoying. It uses both and there is no pattern on which one it wants to use. I made the Google TTS engine my default text to speech engine.
I uninstalled the app and re-installed it. Still has the same problem. Don't know what it could be. I have no way of uninstalling it or disabling it. SIGH.
FYeahSpaceMt said:
Hi guys,
I was wondering if there is any way where you can disable Samsung Text to Speech?
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If you're rooted, uninstall or freeze it with Titanium Backup. To freeze it you'll need the pay version. If you've chosen Google TTS in Setting though it should not be running.
Pinan said:
If you're rooted, uninstall or freeze it with Titanium Backup. To freeze it you'll need the pay version. If you've chosen Google TTS in Setting though it should not be running.
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Hi!
My S4 is not rooted. Is there any alternatives? Google TTS has been set as my default, but it is still switching between both TTS engines when reading my text messages.
Is there an option to remove that widget from homescreen?
There must be a solution to this without using a different launcher.
No, if you search on the Mi A1 forum (basically the same device), nobody found a way to remove the search bar from the stock launcher, because it is hard-coded.
The only way is using another launcher (Nova recommended) or modify the stock launcher apk to remove the bar, and replace it.
Maybe this works?
Disable the Google App
Danielle Furry recommends disabling the Google app in settings, which works for a range of Android versions. Here's how it works:
Open Settings, then open Apps
In the All apps list, find Google app, or just Google, tap it and select disable
Reboot your phone and the search bar should be gone!
If you disable the Google app, don't worry about breaking your phone. Apps like Google Play Services are essential for your system (unless you build your OS outside of Google's ecosystem), but your other apps will work fine without the Google app.
Do be warned however, the Google Assistant and voice search depend on the Google app, so disabling the Google app will also negatively affect dependent services such as Google Home, Google Lens, and Google's notifications about weather and transport, for example.
https://www.androidpit.com/how-to-remove-the-google-search-bar-from-your-android-homescreen
ConradB said:
Maybe this works?
Disable the Google App
Danielle Furry recommends disabling the Google app in settings, which works for a range of Android versions. Here's how it works:
Open Settings, then open Apps
In the All apps list, find Google app, or just Google, tap it and select disable
Reboot your phone and the search bar should be gone!
If you disable the Google app, don't worry about breaking your phone. Apps like Google Play Services are essential for your system (unless you build your OS outside of Google's ecosystem), but your other apps will work fine without the Google app.
Do be warned however, the Google Assistant and voice search depend on the Google app, so disabling the Google app will also negatively affect dependent services such as Google Home, Google Lens, and Google's notifications about weather and transport, for example.
https://www.androidpit.com/how-to-remove-the-google-search-bar-from-your-android-homescreen
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Worked for me. I used Nova Launcher Prima to remap the center button to open the app drawer instead of launching any Googly stuff. This frees up space to put more apps on the bottom row.
ConradB said:
Maybe this works?
Disable the Google App
Danielle Furry recommends disabling the Google app in settings, which works for a range of Android versions. Here's how it works:
Open Settings, then open Apps
In the All apps list, find Google app, or just Google, tap it and select disable
Reboot your phone and the search bar should be gone!
If you disable the Google app, don't worry about breaking your phone. Apps like Google Play Services are essential for your system (unless you build your OS outside of Google's ecosystem), but your other apps will work fine without the Google app.
Do be warned however, the Google Assistant and voice search depend on the Google app, so disabling the Google app will also negatively affect dependent services such as Google Home, Google Lens, and Google's notifications about weather and transport, for example.
https://www.androidpit.com/how-to-remove-the-google-search-bar-from-your-android-homescreen
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even disable the widget still there..nothing to do with..:laugh:
otongniee82 said:
even disable the widget still there..nothing to do with..:laugh:
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Same for me, there's a search bar remaining and not responsing at any tap...
In my case too. After disabling app, widget is still there. Tried 1st day when phone coming
Waiting for TWRP and then will freeze google app with Titanium. That always worked in my case
just install this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=amirz.rootless.nexuslauncher
eltano06 said:
just install this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=amirz.rootless.nexuslauncher
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For me it's not a solution but just a workaround
Well once again, big greedy verizon has tried to take away features that our phones should include with the OS; One such feature is the Samsung Cloud Storage.
There are some recommendations on the forums and google on how to enable this app. You need to download an app called "Quick Shortcut Maker".
Once there open the app. In the search box type in "Samsung Cloud" and click on the drop down arrow.
The option you want SHOULD be the first option. It should be labeled com.samsung.android.scloud.app.ui.splash.SplashActivity This will display under the heading. Go ahead on click on it.
Next click on "try". It should open the app.
Once inside the app, click in the blue box to add the app to your app list. You can then delete the shortcut you created!
NOW, the first few times I tried this, it just failed. Either it would go to a black screen then immediately back to the quick shortcut screen, or it would crash with and error.
I was however able to use Nova Launcher shortcut in order to point to the same application and that got the program to work. Now when I try to use the Quick Shortcut Maker app, it works as intended.
I am not sure if anyone else is interested in using this feature, but it took me a moment to figure out how to get it to work, so I wanted to share with everyone else.
Feel free to add any other instructions or ways to accomplish the same task! I would be interested to see how to get the shortcut making app to work, as I know not everyone enjoys or uses Nova Launcher.