I like the new feature of ICS that allows you to disable apps. I used it immediately to remove the VZW bloatware that was pre installed (back up assistant).
But I may of taken it a step too far. I disabled the default calculator app ( just happen to like realcalc better). When I did that it screwed up my calendar. All of my events were MIA. Luckily I caught it before I did anything else and couldn't pinpoint the problem. - undisabled the calculator and every thing went back to normal.
So, like it says in the warning use caution when disabling system apps. And hopefully my little boo boo helps some one else out.
Anyone else disable a app and notice any strange or unexpected results???
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I have a question related to your.
I disabled google search, and it disappeared from app list.
If i want to re-enable it, what should i do?
Sayan1987 said:
I have a question related to your.
I disabled google search, and it disappeared from app list.
If i want to re-enable it, what should i do?
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just go back into the manage apps list and re-enable it.
Sayan1987 said:
I have a question related to your.
I disabled google search, and it disappeared from app list.
If i want to re-enable it, what should i do?
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It didn't disappear it is on the bottom
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I disabled Books, Vz backup, and phone (I'm using another dialer). So far no issues.
I also used autostarts to keep a few other apps from starting automatically all the time.
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joshnichols189 said:
It didn't disappear it is on the bottom
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Ph didn't notice it was on bottom thank you very much.
And also thanks to psohn, going to try autostarts.
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Anyone having any problems with some apps not staying disabled? I'm having trouble with Google movies and Google books. I disable them and eventually they come back and I see the update in the market for them. I go back in and disable.tjem. I know I could root and delete them but I'm waiting on my pc so I can't yet. Anyone have a solution? Thanks
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I'm having the same problem with those exact same apps.
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I'm having the same problem with those exact same apps.
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At least I know I'm not crazy. I looked this issue up and didn't find a lot but I did find someone say to disable Google partner setup along with the apps. So far since I did that they haven't come back yet but I dont know what Google partner setup is.
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I would also like to know why. I have this same problem with Chat On, but I think it is Samsung related
Get rooted, you can either remove or freeze them.
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Two Google apps -- Play Books and Play Movies & TV -- keeping returning from the land of the frozen. I go back into TB Pro and refreeze, and within a couple of days at most they are back. All the other Google apps I've frozen remain so. Is there something else on the list I also need to freeze?
When I disable them in app manager they come back after a reboot as well. I think its tied to the play store or something that keeps activating them.
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rizzo269 said:
When I disable them in app manager they come back after a reboot as well. I think its tied to the play store or something that keeps activating them.
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I checked on Play and on app manager for auto update option and don't see one. Odd that only these two are persistent despite freezing. I have the feeling there's another item on TB that needs freezing as well to fix this.
I got sick of this and since I do not want nor need them, I just deleted them
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I got sick of this and since I do not want nor need them, I just deleted them
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Ah, the more brutal approach. If that worked, and you have no regrets or issues as a result, that seems my only course of action as well.
Why you bother to freeze them or delete? It's part of former Google Market. Do.'t see benefit from deleting it. Can you share your thoughts?
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EugeneR said:
Why you bother to freeze them or delete? It's part of former Google Market. Do.'t see benefit from deleting it. Can you share your thoughts?
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Basically, I have four pages of icons under apps, and many of them are for services I have no interest in and will never use. I'm not trying to save space...I think there's 11 GB free, but I find the clutter off-putting.
Not sure I understand the part about Google Market. Play is just the same thing renamed, isn't it? Plus new look and feel.
Anyway, just de-cluttering the UI.
Yup it comes back now.. Use menu - > hide applications or you can stick them all in one folder and hide just that folder
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waiters said:
Yup it comes back now.. Use menu - > hide applications or you can stick them all in one folder and hide just that folder
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Good grief...how did I not know about this. Hiding did the trick.
Disabling/freezing Google Partner Setup prevents Books and Movies from getting re-enabled.
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pseudoware said:
Disabling/freezing Google Partner Setup prevents Books and Movies from getting re-enabled.
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Ah ah...valuable information. Thanks much for this.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/04/facebook-home-to-hit-select-phones-on-april-12th/
I hope we are not forced to use this on our phones.
Facebook? Spacebook? Oooo that's that app I deleted from my phone and url I wiped from my brain.
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Yeah, saw that also. Good for us!
It will be interesting to see what its like
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Great! More bloatware to remove from the next firmware update.
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You guys know it's just an app right? It will not be forced.
So..
A Facebook Launcher?
Seems annoying lol.
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I hope we are not forced to use this on our phones.
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haha
this looks simply awful
sadly, many family members i know will love this.
I hope it's something that doesn't try and take over your phone's basic functionality. If it's just an App that doesn't do anything until you run it then that's fine with me.
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I hope it's something that doesn't try and take over your phone's basic functionality. If it's just an App that doesn't do anything until you run it then that's fine with me.
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It probably does run in the background on boot, unles you AutoStart it off.
On the stock-based ROMs, there's a background service called "SNS" (IIRC) that has the Facebook logo as its icon. This app probably uses that service. SNS can be safely frozen.
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It probably does run in the background on boot, unles you AutoStart it off.
On the stock-based ROMs, there's a background service called "SNS" (IIRC) that has the Facebook logo as its icon. This app probably uses that service. SNS can be safely frozen.
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Thanks Skripka, that's good to know. I just got my Note 2 and am relatively new to Android in general. When you say frozen, does that mean disabled?
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Thanks Skripka, that's good to know. I just got my Note 2 and am relatively new to Android in general. When you say frozen, does that mean disabled?
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IIRC, SNS cannot be disabled via Manage Apps....It must be "frozen" (disabled) via a root tool like Titanium Backup.
*I don't for for sure what services this new Faceplant app uses...I'm just guessing. Not on the Faceplant, and not going to join just to find out.
It looks stupid. Why would I want facebook all over my phone? Not really interested in what bob ate, or where janes shopping, or what sally saw on the side of the road yesterday.....
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It looks stupid. Why would I want facebook all over my phone? Not really interested in what bob ate, or where janes shopping, or what sally saw on the side of the road yesterday.....
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My thoughts exactly lol
I hate how they keep cramming FB and Twitter down our throats. If I wanted to let my friend know that I just took a dump, I'd call him on the phone like normal people.
I am glad to see an even greater number and diversity of apps coming to android, and specifically the Note2. That said, Facebook Home will never have an opportunity to afflict my Note2.
Would be promising if it weren't made by Facebook. The app alone is lucky to still be installed.
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Why is everybody attacking this? It's an optional app, no more intrusive than any other app on the market. Download it if you want to give it ago, uninstall it if you don't like it.
Anyone find it in the market yet? The facebook app had an update but when I go to settings and enable facebook home it takes me to Google play and says item not found.
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Anyone find it in the market yet? The facebook app had an update but when I go to settings and enable facebook home it takes me to Google play and says item not found.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.home
It's in the market but when I try to install it says "not supported in your region". Nek Minnit try the APK that woks on my GSIII, go to install on my Note II "unsupported device" aaarrggghh.
Anyone else get it to run on their N7105?
Is there anyway to disable S-Voice?
Looked in settings and I can't find anything.
S-Voice seems to have a mind of it's own.
It starts by itself and it can be quite disturbing in the wrong setting.
I am not rooted and don't feel confident enough to root.
Thanks,
Shofar1
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Is there anyway to disable S-Voice?
Looked in settings and I can't find anything.
S-Voice seems to have a mind of it's own.
It starts by itself and it can be quite disturbing in the wrong setting.
I am not rooted and don't feel confident enough to root.
Thanks,
Shofar1
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Its classed as a system app, so there is no way to uninstall it if you havent rooted. You can use apps such as titanium backup to do so if you have rooted though.
If not, you should be able to find it in settings > application manager > all > s voice > disable
I uninstalled it so cant confirm it that second option i suggested will work.
I disabled it in app manager like heartsjonmon says above. I haven't seen it since, thank God. I used to accidently hit the home button through the cover and set it off while I was carrying it. I am so glad that annoyance is gone! What was Samsung thinking!?!
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they were thinking they had to come up with something to combat "siri"....
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I disabled it in app manager like heartsjonmon says above. I haven't seen it since, thank God. I used to accidently hit the home button through the cover and set it off while I was carrying it. I am so glad that annoyance is gone! What was Samsung thinking!?!
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Actually looking back at my posts it looks like I just unchecked everything in the s Voice menu and that alone seems to be enough. I can't even find the app in my app manager. If you look at my posts, you will find two other suggestions that other people made top disable it too which should also work.
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Hi guys,
Finally, android device manager is official now and you can track your device or erase the data if needed. Just Google it.
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I have Cerberus installed already but I guess this might come in handy in case something happens and Cerberus is not working. It does not do all the things Cerberus does...like taking a picture.
Mine won't locate the device =( I do have everything setup correctly but it's constantly searching and location unavailable... it's same for all 3 of note 2 my family has, weird?
I'll just depend on Cerberus, plus it has more functions anyway.
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I have Cerberus installed already but I guess this might come in handy in case something happens and Cerberus is not working. It does not do all the things Cerberus does...like taking a picture.
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I like Cerberus too. I have it set as a /system/app so if my phone does happen to get lost they wont be able to wipe it. Unless theyre an androidaholic..
I can't set this thing up.does not show device manager in Google side
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I can't set this thing up.does not show device manager in Google side
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Is automatically pushed to your phone . You'll find it in settings/security/device administrators then you have to activate it . Then just Google Android device manager to use the web interface to locate or ring you device.
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Can anyone tell me how to use this? I activate it. ...and now what? I have no idea what to do with it!
Thanks
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I have Cerberus installed already but I guess this might come in handy in case something happens and Cerberus is not working. It does not do all the things Cerberus does...like taking a picture.
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I use Cerberus also hopefully it doesn't stop working.
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I'm gonna stay with Cerberus, also.
Until I hear better things about the Device Manager.
Thanks for the heads up!
Anyone have device manager "lock and erase" working with custom ROMs on this phone?
Thanks!
PS:
Locate works, and Ring for 5 min, but "lock and erase" are inop