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[Q] Google earth control

Ok, this may be a totally dumb question, but how the hell do I control/interact with Google Earth on my Nexus (4.0.2). I cannot seem to get it to tilt and pan etc using touch. I see no other icons or menus with control options? Am I missing something simple?

Uninstall and redownload.
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Ok. I'll try that. but this was the pre-installed Earth that came on my phone. Not sure I can uninstall. will try though. It's updated itself since I got the phone so should have the latest version, but will try. thanks

Ok I uninstalled the updates to the app, but I cannot uninstall this "system app". So I disabled it, forced stop. Enabled it again and will now download updates to make it 6.1 again.
I'm not sure what I should be seeing when using this app. There are no controls.

Just go to market and search for your application on the menus, then press your app Earth and there will be an option to update.. That's what i've done.
Cheers!

I have the very latest google earth from the market. 6.1 something.
Here is a screenshot. Does this look right? how do I tilt the screen to get the 3d angle? all I can do is drag around, and rotate. I cannot tilt so I can see topography?
ARGH. Im sure its just me not knowing how to use it.
Screen shot - where are the tilt controls?
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I too would like to learn how to tilt the view in Google Earth.
But I am bemused by the responses so far. Why is it necessary to uninstall and reinstall? Are you suggesting that the factory installation (with updates) is somehow broken?

Use two fingers to rotate/tilt.
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Hold two fingers to the screen and instead of pinching, just slide both up or down to change viewing angle or rotate them in a circular motion around a centred point in order to spin.

Flanimal said:
I too would like to learn how to tilt the view in Google Earth.
But I am bemused by the responses so far. Why is it necessary to uninstall and reinstall? Are you suggesting that the factory installation (with updates) is somehow broken?
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I thought so, because the OP said other icons and controls were also missing. I also did not realize it was a system app (it was a Market app on my Fascinate and treated by my ROM as a user app)
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drewstiff said:
Hold two fingers to the screen and instead of pinching, just slide both up or down to change viewing angle or rotate them in a circular motion around a centred point in order to spin.
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What he said ^^^
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drewstiff said:
Hold two fingers to the screen and instead of pinching, just slide both up or down to change viewing angle or rotate them in a circular motion around a centred point in order to spin.
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How the hell did I not figure that out!! Never used multi-touch in that way before.
Thats great. Exactly the solution I needed. thank you.
I've been using touchscreen for 2 years, so I cannot be the first person not to figure that out. No hint on the app itself or help about how to do that.
anyway, cheers

Thanks to all from me too.
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Google maps works the exact same way. If you go to maps and drag 2 fingers down you will get that "3d" view. It's cool. They must be trying to get some continuity from app to app.
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Although I'd agree it's not massively obvious in the app, there's always Menu > Help. Which has this to say:
To tilt your screen, touch the Look-Around icon and ensure it's enabled. To tilt up, touch the screen and move down. To tilt down, touch the screen and move up.
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Spotted the problem? The "Look Around" button doesn't seem to exist any more, so the help is out of date! Wonderful.
I can confirm the "two finger draggy-spin" method works fine though

I know the solution. This was happening to me too but i figured out. This is how to do it. Enable auto rotation open Google earth and tilt your device then hold two fingers and swipe downward or upward. I hope i helped so thank me. Ok!!!!!!
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Please tell me there's a way to tweak the soft keys..

This phone is OK. Ice cream is okay. My biggest gripe is the soft keys. I do not understand the logic in it. If your going to give me the soft keys (ie. Back button, home button, recent apps button) then give me my Back, Home, Menu, and search button. Its crazy how unproductive I find myself all because I need to click the top right corner of the screen for the search button, when my nexus s or Droid pro simply had a search soft key at the bottom.
Please tell me there's a way or tweak this?
Here's what I want. The Recent Apps button(far right key) by default should be the search key. Holding The Recent Apps button should activate the Menu button. As with the Home Button, holding it down should active the recent apps button. Its that simple.
It doesn't have to be like that but somewhere along those lines. I really think Google took a step back with getting rid of the soft buttons. Sure it makes phones like the. Galaxy nexus look pretty but I'm trying to be productive here
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Its nothing Google did. On my gnex I have 4 soft buttons, search, back, home and apps. The function is still there. HTC just decided not to. Its up to manufacturer. At least with soft buttons they can be changed to add functions.

I was watching a few videos on YouTube that showed some custom roms for the one x and it actually tweaks the soft keys so they act a lot like android devices with four soft keys. I am relieved! Lol
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MO3iusONE said:
This phone is OK. Ice cream is okay. My biggest gripe is the soft keys. I do not understand the logic in it. If your going to give me the soft keys (ie. Back button, home button, recent apps button) then give me my Back, Home, Menu, and search button. Its crazy how unproductive I find myself all because I need to click the top right corner of the screen for the search button, when my nexus s or Droid pro simply had a search soft key at the bottom.
Please tell me there's a way or tweak this?
Here's what I want. The Recent Apps button(far right key) by default should be the search key. Holding The Recent Apps button should activate the Menu button. As with the Home Button, holding it down should active the recent apps button. Its that simple.
It doesn't have to be like that but somewhere along those lines. I really think Google took a step back with getting rid of the soft buttons. Sure it makes phones like the. Galaxy nexus look pretty but I'm trying to be productive here
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If you are unlocked you can try my rom:
I made following possible:
longpress back + remap
longpress home + remap
longpress recent apps + remap
remap short press recent apps key
screenshots:
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Sweeeet I will have to give this a shot
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MO3iusONE said:
Sweeeet I will have to give this a shot
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..enjoy. You wont regret it (-;

i'm using pokemon rom, i'm tellin you brotha, you'll enjoy every minute of it....

It's everything Google did btw...they changed the button layout in the Galaxy Nexus and have tried to get OEMs to remove the menu button and use the 'Action Bar' instead...blame Google, not HTC

I don't really care whose fault it is. I'm looking for solutions eh
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You know what? I am gonna blame Google for this. There was nothing wrong with the soft keys on all android hand sets. Yeah I think the menu keys on the galaxy nexua do look better but they seems impractical and it makes the menus inconsistent
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The Menu and Search keys are deprecated as of Android 4.0. The reasoning behind it is that they did different functions in every app. With the back,home, and tasker buttons they are the same across the system regardless of what app you're in.

[Update/Giveaway] Tablified Market HD new Holo UI - largest database of tablet apps

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Hey everyone. Today I released a new version of my app, Tablified Market HD and I'd really like for you guys to check it out.
Tablified Market HD is the largest database of Android tablet apps. It is a curated list of apps that have been specifically designed to take advantage of the screen real estate of your tablet.
We've completely revamped this version with a brand new Holo interface. We replaced the aging list view with a beautiful, snappy grid view-similar to what the Google Play store offers. The UI itself was inspired from the Google Now cards.
We add apps constantly. Featured graphics are changes out every couple weeks and apps are added every 1-2 days depending on what we find. Remember, if developers don't make tablet apps, we have nothing to add.
I hope you enjoy my app!
Here's what's in version 4.4.1:
[NEW] Removed App & Prize sections until we fix the loading error
[NEW] Added exit confirmation prompt when pressing back button
[FIXED] In search results, back button takes you to previous page of results
[FIXED] After selecting app from the search results, pressing the top-left icon now takes you back to the results
[FIXED] In search results, the top-left button takes you back to the main app screen.
Download:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tablifiedapps.tablifiedmarket
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Awesome. Looks great. Ill give this a run.
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nice app dev,running it on my gtp3113,looks great and easy to use

really better interface , nice improvement but use swiping to move to next page , its hard to press the number at the bottom to move to next page.

Wow.
I really love the new update on my Nexus 7.
The new UI is beautiful and simple, just like a tablet UI should be.
You have done a very good Job!

Why does it need to run a background service 24/7?

calyxim said:
Why does it need to run a background service 24/7?
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It doesn't. I don't have this issue.
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Installing this now. Thanks!

Can't wait to try this when I get home!

After I quit, it's a running service on my Nexus 7, at 78 mb
ayman07 said:
It doesn't. I don't have this issue.
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Re: Tablified Market HD new Holo UI - largest database of tablet apps
Thanks, looking good!
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just tried nevo and it says "not compatible with your device"???

Thanks my Nexus 7 (16GB) I won arrives today. Looking fwd to adding this to it.

tcat007 said:
After I quit, it's a running service on my Nexus 7, at 78 mb
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Same here. Uninstalled.
Just as easy to search for tablet apps.

tcat007 said:
After I quit, it's a running service on my Nexus 7, at 78 mb
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I'm sorry you're having issues with the app. I am not having this issue on my test devices (which includes the Nexus 7). I pushed out an update today and maybe that will help address the issue. If not, feel free to email me at [email protected].
Here's what's in version 4.4.1:
[NEW] Removed App & Prize sections until we fix the loading error
[NEW] Added exit confirmation prompt when pressing back button
[FIXED] In search results, back button takes you to previous page of results
[FIXED] After selecting app from the search results, pressing the top-left icon now takes you back to the results
[FIXED] In search results, the top-left button takes you back to the main app screen.
I am not sure what the rules are about giveaways but I do want to mention that we're giving away a leather case for the Nexus 7. Just in case you're interested, check out our Google Plus page.
Thanks!

Downloading now cheers
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New update coming your way. I've introduced a new Similar Apps card. Now you'll be able to find more great apps with ease. Screenshot below:
Update should be live within an hour. More coming soon.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tablifiedapps.tablifiedmarket

[Q} Flashlight via Hard Buttons?

Does anyone know if there is a patch or app or mod that will allow the use of the Flashlight torch via the volume or home buttons on the phone. For example I would like to be able to turn the flashlight on by clicking the volume up and down at the same time or double tapping the home button. Some how turn the light on without having to unlock the phone and navigate to a widget.

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I've used an older app on another handset called "button remapper". It literally does just that, but I'm not sure if it'll knock out the buttons original function all together or just allow both functions to run depending on the current state of use you're in.
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Skynote rom has it built in, long press the home key on the lockscreen turns on the flashlight.

runehasa said:
Does anyone know if there is a patch or app or mod that will allow the use of the Flashlight torch via the volume or home buttons on the phone. For example I would like to be able to turn the flashlight on by clicking the volume up and down at the same time or double tapping the home button. Some how turn the light on without having to unlock the phone and navigate to a widget.
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Carbon rom 1.8 has this feature built in ....g
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9wire said:
Skynote rom has it built in, long press the home key on the lockscreen turns on the flashlight.
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Yes, so does slim.
I've got it set as home long press for torch and back long press to screen off.
T0LTE : DEVIL : SLIM

And BTW...
stock TW rom and cleanrom variants have this feature too..
Basically every rom we use around here has the option....g
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Thanks everyone for your responses.
I've heard that other ROM's had this feature, I was just wondering if there was a way to install the feature manually apart from a ROM as I'm currently running the Jedi X17 ROM and it does not have this feature.
I will have to check out button remapper.
Thanks again guys!

jim256 said:
Thanks everyone for your responses.
I've heard that other ROM's had this feature, I was just wondering if there was a way to install the feature manually apart from a ROM as I'm currently running the Jedi X17 ROM and it does not have this feature.
I will have to check out button remapper.
Thanks again guys!
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Since you want to stay with the Rom of your choice. You just need to install xposed framework, then all you need is the Tweak Box module. And your good to go!
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The above sounded like a great fix, but it shows that I must be running Android 4.2/4.3.
Any ideas for how to remap the buttons on 4.1.2? I'd like to be able to do a long home button press on the lock screen for the torch and a double tap when unlocked for Google Voice Search rather than SVoice.

jim256 said:
The above sounded like a great fix, but it shows that I must be running Android 4.2/4.3.
Any ideas for how to remap the buttons on 4.1.2? I'd like to be able to do a long home button press on the lock screen for the torch and a double tap when unlocked for Google Voice Search rather than SVoice.
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I'm running a bunch of xposed framework mods on my Skynote Rom. And it's 4.1.2... so not sure where you read that. But it should work with your device! Make a back up of what you have now. Then try it out see if it helps you problem.
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[Q] Help me disable the menu & search button.

My D710 is driving me insane with the phantom menu button. Its so bad my search button has been going off at random too. This of course only happens when I am sending text messages, or receiving them. Which makes it extremely frustrating.
I know there's ways to disable these buttons. I do not have my phone rooted, and would rather not root it right now. I am still fighting sprint to replacing it with a different brand, but they insist on repairing it over and over again. If I root it, that will just give them ammo to deny my claims.
Is there anyway to disable the buttons on a bone stock GB27 setup?? Thanks in advance.

If you hold down the menu key. Search will pop up. So your search key is fine. The menu phantom press triggers a "hold" on the menu key at time thus, search pops up. There's a thread someone in the general forum that "fixes" the problem with the menu key.
EDIT: Unfortunately, the file to remap the keys are at system level, so rooting is the only way. You can temporary root, however.
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HighxVoltage said:
If you hold down the menu key. Search will pop up. So your search key is fine. The menu phantom press triggers a "hold" on the menu key at time thus, search pops up. There's a thread someone in the general forum that "fixes" the problem with the menu key.
EDIT: Unfortunately, the file to remap the keys are at system level, so rooting is the only way. You can temporary root, however.
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No, if i hold my menu button down... nothing happens. But if i hit the search bar, search pops up.
I am having phantom menu & search buttons. My phone has a mind of its own whenever data is being transfered over the network. My daughters D710 does not act nearly as bad as mine does. Her's does phantom menu every now and then, but mine phantom menu & phantom searches EVERY SINGLE TIME. Unless i am at the sprint store of course.
Anyhow, I understand now that its not possible without root. When you say temporary root, does that mean just root, do the mod & then return to stock? Or is there some other method of temporary rooting?

Hmm.. On stock the way the keys are for me are the way I explained.
Anyway. When finishing running the exploit, you reboot, once the phone is booted, you'll have root. Once you finish editing the file, reboot. Once booted, root is gone. There's an app called frama-root for our device that let's you temp root if I remember correctly.
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Here is a tutorial on how to disable your key so you can use pie control and LMT. @graydiggy put it together and it works great, but you'll have to send it back to Sprint and have them replace the pba(mother board) to fix the issue completely. Be sure to thank him if it works for you! Happy Thanksgiving
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201012
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jdsingle76 said:
Here is a tutorial on how to disable your key so you can use pie control and LMT. @graydiggy put it together and it works great, but you'll have to send it back to Sprint and have them replace the pba(mother board) to fix the issue completely. Be sure to thank him if it works for you! Happy Thanksgiving
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201012
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I sent my phone to Samsung twice for warranty repairs. They replaced the screen first, then when I sent it back they replaced the PBA. The problem never got any better, so I took it to my local sprint store where the tech was well aware of the issue. He replaced my screen (again) and it seems like the problem has gotten worse.
I will take a look at the tutorial you linked and see if i can make this work. Does that tutorial require me to root my device?

Yup, you'll need to be rooted.
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Great, so I followed the guide and Disabled the softkeys, then enabled the Navbar. Seems like that took care of it, so far I have had 0 phantom keypresses.
I hate giving up screen space for the navbar. Especially when only the Menu button is at fault. Is there anyway to disable JUST the menu button, and leave the Home, back & search keys?
Thanks again for the help guys.

This method is for the power button, but I'm sure you could remap the menu button too-http://androidforums.com/showthread.php?t=796092
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Okay so today I flashed this ROM to my phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1889349
I went to get rid of the hardware buttons... but the modified generic.kl file did not disable the hardware keys like it did with the stock rom.
Any ideas why and how I can get the mod to work with the MIUI rom??

Xposed additions allows remapping of hardware keys
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dirtyhewr said:
Xposed additions allows remapping of hardware keys
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I fixed the problem by replacing the phone.
I got a LG G2. I will never get another Samsung phone.