Develop Bugs

Contacts of Same Name Merging

This isn't really a Desire specific annoyance, I think it's since Android 2.1
All contacts with the same name would automatically merge on the phone, although they are different people (with the same name)
Does anyone know how to stop the contacts merging ?

You mean,they have same name and surname?
In that case,you can use their miidle name or nickname.
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DilbertZG said:
You mean,they have same name and surname?
In that case,you can use their miidle name or nickname.
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But the database is used for business so they don't have nicknames and a lot of them don't have middle names, so the only way is if there's a way to turn it off or remove the code to do it

let me try to sum what you are trying to say
1. Xavier Spencer 12321456
2. Xavier Spencer 13546798
i dont really think this is a problem "frankly". just my opinion ....

shoey-n said:
But the database is used for business so they don't have nicknames and a lot of them don't have middle names, so the only way is if there's a way to turn it off or remove the code to do it
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I'm not being funny...but exactly how many people with the same first AND last name do you have on your phone?
Seems like a pretty rare problem. I've seen people with the same name on the Exchange server at work and they all then have to provide a middle initial. Failing that we all have our departments abbreviation at the end of our name.

dexteral said:
let me try to sum what you are trying to say
1. Xavier Spencer 12321456
2. Xavier Spencer 13546798
i dont really think this is a problem "frankly". just my opinion ....
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Pretty sure the question is, "does anyone know how to stop the contacts merging", NOT do u agree this is a problem...

I had problem with Name and Name*, they were merged so i ended up sending nasty message to neighbor instead my girlfriend...

GaelForce said:
Pretty sure the question is, "does anyone know how to stop the contacts merging", NOT do u agree this is a problem...
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I am pretty sure that this is not a problem. I don't see how anyone can tell by the name that it is a different person if it is the same name . Unless u are a psychic

dexteral said:
I am pretty sure that this is not a problem. I don't see how anyone can tell by the name that it is a different person if it is the same name . Unless u are a psychic
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I got contact pictures for every person, so yes I do know the difference between them, but when they merge I can no longer recognise each person
And you all have your opinion whether you think this is an issue or not, but I'm just simply asking does any of you know how to stop it, I don't care whether you think there's a need to stop it

Just put the company name as Lastname.
So Mr Joe Another from Contoso Corp would be
First Name: Joe
Last Name: Another Contoso
Whilst Joe Another from Kebabs Limited would be
Joe
Another Kebabs
?

I wish I could do that with them all, I'd be happy with that, but my dad has the same annoyance and he has a bit of OCD so it's all got to be perfect
If no one knows, I'll try opening up the APK later and try stopping it myself

dexteral said:
I am pretty sure that this is not a problem.
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Once again you appear to have missed the question...
Anyway I think the point is that most non-android handsets would ask if you wanted to merge the contacts or create them separately instead of assuming they should automatically be merged. This isn't specific to just business contacts, my father and I have the same name (which by no means is an uncommon occurrence) so anyone with an Android handset would have both our numbers in the one contact. This is far from ideal and although there may be workarounds such as nicknames, there should be a better solution.

Try this:
Create new contact with same name.
Save contact then open it.
You should see link icon in the top right corner.Click on it,then select Clear suggestions.
After that,you will have 2 contacts with same name.
Just tested for myself. It works!
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DilbertZG said:
Try this:
Create new contact with same name.
Save contact then open it.
You should see link icon in the top right corner.Click on it,then select Clear suggestions.
After that,you will have 2 contacts with same name.
Just tested for myself. It works!
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I'm kind of not stock anymore
I'm running stock android so the contacts doesn't have link
Thanks for the suggestion though

Fix 'search' option for 'xda' (tapatalk) app?

I can't tell u how many times I've ask this question without anyone answering ....so maybe I'm the only one (prolly I'm missing something obvious)
But I have had no success finding anything useful (or even remotely close to wut I'm trying to find) while using the 'Search' option, in the 'XDA' app.
Does anyone know wuts up? ...will it ever be improved ...either I'm missing something or it needs removed, cuz as is, its completely useless!
*please, someone reply ...even just to say u don't have a clue but have also noticed it ...or that I'm stupid n the answer is right in my face ...just reply. Thnx.

Im tempted to say I agree, but I don't search enough.
One major thing I've noticed is that it's useless to the degree that it searches the whole damn site. It'd be nice if we could search forum specific or even thread specific.
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Asovse1 said:
Im tempted to say I agree, but I don't search enough.
One major thing I've noticed is that it's useless to the degree that it searches the whole damn site. It'd be nice if we could search forum specific or even thread specific.
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This should already be possible in the app.

Yea should be more precise its hard looking for anything having to revert to the desktop and search is a pain

pulser_g2 said:
This should already be possible in the app.
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How do you do that? The only way I can search is by going back to the main screen, selecting more and then search. I do use the free app though.

Cool, nice to see I'm not the only one ...figures after I stop checking the thread, people start replying
But yeah, I was startin to think my app was defective. I should (prolly check the Actual 'tapatalk' since I finally bought it ...but I suspect its the same.
Thnx, for the responses

Finding Daily XXXXXX Quest

Sorry if I offensive someone... But on my 'old' HD2 with Android I was able to use and install "Daily Breast Quest" I used Android for a short time on my HD2. I flashed it with something else (wp7).
Now I have waited several weeks on the delivery of the Samsung Galaxy S2. Finally I have it, one of the apps I was waiting for was this one. Somehow it is'n available on the Markter. I have Content Filtering set to "Show all apps" it switches back automatically to "High maturity"
Anyhow, still no luck with finding the APP. Is their someone who has the APK file ? Has it something to do with the 2.3. version on the Samsung Galaxy S2.
The website http://www.playboy.nl/daily-breast-quest mentions a QR code :
It leads to market://details?id=com.mediabunker.android.playboy.dailybreastquest
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No one who can help me with the apk ?

I have it for you. Let me know how to send it to you.
BTW, I don't get new breasts for 4 days now. Same thing with all my friends. I don't get it...

Haha...
What is this app anyway??

onedutch said:
Sorry if I offensive someone... But on my 'old' HD2 with Android I was able to use and install "Daily Breast Quest" I used Android for a short time on my HD2. I flashed it with something else (wp7).
Now I have waited several weeks on the delivery of the Samsung Galaxy S2. Finally I have it, one of the apps I was waiting for was this one. Somehow it is'n available on the Markter. I have Content Filtering set to "Show all apps" it switches back automatically to "High maturity"
Anyhow, still no luck with finding the APP. Is their someone who has the APK file ? Has it something to do with the 2.3. version on the Samsung Galaxy S2.
The website http://www.playboy.nl/daily-breast-quest mentions a QR code :
It leads to market://details?id=com.mediabunker.android.playboy.dailybreastquest
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No one who can help me with the apk ?
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you sad pervert!!!!!

Omg... Im so ofensived...
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Haha plz give me the link aswell! Pervert here!!

So many breasts, so little time...

rafa85 said:
I have it for you. Let me know how to send it to you.
BTW, I don't get new breasts for 4 days now. Same thing with all my friends. I don't get it...
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could you send it to me too? or put it in a public dropbox folder? you're the greatest!

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...

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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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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Warning!!!its urgently recommed to read this!!!

Remote wipe and SIM lock - on many Android users a sword of Damocles hangs due to a security breach. With a free Web-test to check your android. Update: Meanwhile we received a statement from HTC.
A vulnerability allows attackers to delete all the data on a Samsung Galaxy S3 from afar. Alternatively You can lock the SIM card of the victim. How the gap: Hackers set up special websites when you visit after the USSD code (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) ask the victims of the smartphone and send the code automatically to the attackers. The code can then be misused to manipulate the smartphone remotely. Normally, you should before querying the mobile codes must explicitly give your okay - right here fail the affected devices. But while the discoverer of the hole initially thought that it was a gap in Samsung's proprietary software Touchwiz, it looks on the current state is quite different. Because, as it now known, apparently, HTC phones are affected. HTC uses instead the Touchwiz own Sense interface.
The New Zealander Dylan Reeve, who describes himself as a geek, has developed a test to determine if your Android phone is also affected. Check out the test in the browser on your smartphone: dylanreeve.com / phone.php. If your smartphone will automatically display the keypad to dial a phone number and also the IMEI number on a pop-up, you are affected by the vulnerability, according to test. Is only "* # 06 #" is displayed (without the quotes) to your phone be sure in this regard.
Samsung has already provided the way, the day after the discovery of the gap an update that will fix the vulnerability. The Koreans strongly advised to install the update. To all concerned without an available update to install the app TelStop or auto reset blockers. The free apps introduce an additional query - the hacker gets the USSD codes not anymore automatically. But beware! If you "take any action with phone" to take place at about TelStop "Perform action with TelStop" tap, tap, you still fall into the trap! This also applies if you "call" in the next window choose! With the app you NoTelURL stop calling phone numbers from the browser completely. Put a check mark for safety and use "NoTelURL" by default, if you can live without the feature.
update
try this site with ur browser to check----http://dylanreeve.com/phone.php
and here the blocktool,i use this ands work perfect:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.voss.notelurl
GOOD LUCK TO ALL ANDROIDS OUT THERE,GRRRRRETZ!!!

Everyone should install it to prevent unforeseen consequenses xD

peoples please dont laugh,but my device haved a factory reset last thuesday,no joke.

Avast! mobile security said it protects me from those.
And it also depends which sites you visit. I mean , a Google search for "cute kittens " will probably not take you to those sites. Plus a ad blocker helps if it can be placed in a ad.
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anyway no need for avast,it has heavy ram/battery using and its to big,the tool from my post has 160kb and no ram/battery consumption.but avast is a awesome antivirus on both,android+pc.on pc im using it too since 4years.

I use link2sd so even after formatting I can restore all my apps within seconds!!

Ohhh thank you for this! More people should at least look at this (it could save their Galaxy Y). It should be stickied as it can affect any of us at certain browsers!
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that's a S3. with different touchwiz version and even different android system. are you sure our device is affected by this issue?

I have an antivirus called Lookout, is it enough to protect my little "Y"?

kurotsugi said:
that's a S3. with different touchwiz version and even different android system. are you sure our device is affected by this issue?
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As much as i know, the ussd code which gets executed while browsing that site is embedded in the html code of the site. It can be easily used in other sites as well! So it can affect any phone
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kurotsugi said:
that's a S3. with different touchwiz version and even different android system. are you sure our device is affected by this issue?
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Sir samsung has some codes common fpr examples type this in your lil y *2767*3855# (don't use this code its hard reset code if u wanna try u can) see the magic and repeat this step in s3 or s2 u vil have same result...
I hav an app which has a size of 11 kb if any1 want it plz tell me...
It is developed on xda by someone I don't remember his name bt it will surely prevent it...
Thnxxx
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alkesh95 said:
Sir samsung has some codes common fpr examples type this in your lil y *2767*3855# (don't use this code its hard reset code if u wanna try u can) see the magic and repeat this step in s3 or s2 u vil have same result...
I hav an app which has a size of 11 kb if any1 want it plz tell me...
It is developed on xda by someone I don't remember his name bt it will surely prevent it...
Thnxxx
Globally recognised and certified NOOB
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wud u mind pm me dat app
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n btw hw to knw dat my mob is in danger or not vit d issue u told abov guys

bro as soon as i ttested using dylanreeve link u gav it went automatically to the phone page.n below is d screen shot of wer i went n wat i got
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https://www.box.com/shared/jv5ehwpy2rdlsephzbdw
Install it and visit the link again..it will show u a pop up and set it default.. and you are protected
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