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[Q] Nexus keeps speaking to me?

Well I claim to be pretty good with phones and its not often i`m stumped on stuff like this.
I really need help though? My Nexus keeps talking to me!!
Its only on the web and some other web based apps like youtube. It will read out the letters as i`m typing into Google. It will read whole web pages to me too.
I have gone through the settings many times over. Def checked that Talkback was off. I have no idea whats making it do it.
My last Nexus did it too so I know its not a faulty handet.
Maybe an app I installed or a setting I just dont know about?
Anyone know what it is???

Take a look at accessibility. Its probably something there. Or your phone is possessed.
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@rbiter said:
Take a look at accessibility. Its probably something there. Or your phone is possessed.
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Thats where the talkback setting is. Like I say that is off..

lol..
Go to dialer
settings
TTY mode
turn it off, i think thats it.

anheuer said:
lol..
Go to dialer
settings
TTY mode
turn it off, i think thats it.
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No thats off too...

johnboywilson said:
My Nexus keeps talking to me!!
My last Nexus did it too so I know its not a faulty handet.
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I noticed once I setup my google account it downloaded all my Market apps. Could you have a 3rd party app loaded which was downloaded to your last Nexus and current device which is reading the text outloud?
If you weren't sure, you could post up your list of 3rd party apps and I'm sure somebody might be able to recognize the issue?
Also, does it always happen on specific web pages or on all different web sites? perhaps you could record it and post up as somebody might recognize the voice pattern or web pages it reads?
Trying to gather more information in hopes of getting a more specific solution. Throwing out ideas .. hope that helps!

joeykrim said:
I noticed once I setup my google account it downloaded all my Market apps. Could you have a 3rd party app loaded which was downloaded to your last Nexus and current device which is reading the text outloud?
If you weren't sure, you could post up your list of 3rd party apps and I'm sure somebody might be able to recognize the issue?
Also, does it always happen on specific web pages or on all different web sites? perhaps you could record it and post up as somebody might recognize the voice pattern or web pages it reads?
Trying to gather more information in hopes of getting a more specific solution. Throwing out ideas .. hope that helps!
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Mm true could be an app thats come across from my last Nexus. Is there an easy way to list all my apps? I have over 100 of them.
All web pages and some apps. It doesnt always speak either!
I`m trying to get it to say something it says when using some apps. I think it says "play" but i`m not too sure as I have my volume turned right down as the speaking is annoying me now...

Ok here is a video of it in the eBay app and on the net.
See what you think??
http://www.mediafire.com/?o0b0l60kj272ia4
I`m sorry I dont know any other way of sharing a video.

Here is a YouTube link for my video to make it easier to view.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=St45kZHIK0w&context=C28ac5ADOEgsToPDskJSUarSNRjgP_k5WZn50lwN

hmm,did you restart your phone after you turned off your setting's?
also try uninstalling all apps reboot and see if it still happens.
or do a factory reset and dont let the market download any thing.

ghost010 said:
hmm,did you restart your phone after you turned off your setting's?
also try uninstalling all apps reboot and see if it still happens.
or do a factory reset and dont let the market download any thing.
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Thanks but this wont help me find whats causing it only eradicate the issue.
I know doing this will fix it but it will come back.
I want to know whats making it happen really.
Cheers anyway.

Perhaps narrow your search down to apps you think might do this. Many apps will obviously not.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

you must have accidently enable this.
its a feature of ICS. take a look.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnw8vh9y36Q&feature=player_embedded
unfortunately, i am not sure how to turn it off.

I HAD THIS ISSUE!
Drove me around the bend blurting out everything I went near on the net!
i spent about 2 hours clicking round , retracing steps, reclicking on things...suddenly it stopped.
Only thing I remember doing was opening up default.prop file in viewer out of curiosity so I did this again as well as other things and it stopped. Have you been viewing or even tinkering with any system files?
If this doesnt help try:
Go into your apps list and disable the TalkBack inbuilt app. That may mitigate the problem.

qwerp_ said:
you must have accidently enable this.
its a feature of ICS. take a look.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnw8vh9y36Q&feature=player_embedded
unfortunately, i am not sure how to turn it off.
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This accessibility part has something called talkback in which is turned off on mine. So not sure what else in there would cause it. ??

marc.tulley said:
I HAD THIS ISSUE!
Drove me around the bend blurting out everything I went near on the net!
i spent about 2 hours clicking round , retracing steps, reclicking on things...suddenly it stopped.
Only thing I remember doing was opening up default.prop file in viewer out of curiosity so I did this again as well as other things and it stopped. Have you been viewing or even tinkering with any system files?
If this doesnt help try:
Go into your apps list and disable the TalkBack inbuilt app. That may mitigate the problem.
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Ok I have disabled TalkBack app. No joy
I have not done anything to any files. Like i say it did this on my last Nexus so i`m guessing it may be an app i have installed.
Just wondering if its caused by Lightflow. That is the only app that asks for accessibilty on my phone.
Might try uninstalling.
Thanks for your suggestions anyway.

I spoke to Samsung last night and they went through some settings then said my handset is faulty!
I know its not and i arent changing it again, this is my 3rd one already!!

I had the same issue just from turning Talkback on and off... Like I really want to hear the time everytime I hit the power button ffs. I think it's fixed now (*touch wood*) but I had to screw around in the settings turning it off repeatedly to get it to stop working...

Did you just get your phone? I had the same issue when I got mine too. This wasn't just on webpages or YouTube app. This was EVERYWHERE. If I opened the app drawer, it would be like "launcher" or if I swiped to a different homescreen, it would say "screen 2" or something. I went to accessibility in the settings and turned off "Talkback". The phone stopped reading stuff to me after that.

Lmaooo!
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NFC Setting Missing - GSM Galaxy Nexus

I got a Galaxy Nexus shipped to me here in the US from the UK. I'm on AT&T. It came SIM-unlocked, but I set about rooting and unlocking the bootloader. Didn't encounter any problems. However, after watching a video, I wanted to try Android Beam. I went into the settings to make sure it was on, but there is no setting. Anyone know why?
I'm on Android 4.0.1, build ITL41F

Are you in the right place? settings/more (in the wireless and network section)
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It is literally right above the Android Beam setting (Settings -> Wireless -> More)

I have a GSM version, apart from root and CWM, running 100% stock 4.0.1.
Under network/Wifi & data/More I have a NFC menu-option, with a toggle.
I can turn it on or off and have "Android beam" below. Clicking Android beam just gets me a screen telling me "its on" and that it will be used when it can be used.
I'm not sure if this is normal or not, but that's what I have

Yeah, I was going to post a screenshot, but I'm too new to post external links. Always been a lurker, never had to post before. This has stumped me though.

Mister Roberto said:
Yeah, I was going to post a screenshot, but I'm too new to post external links. Always been a lurker, never had to post before. This has stumped me though.
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Take a screenshot and attach it to your post.

Just edited original post. Thanks!

That is weird. I am assuming NFC doesn't work.
You have an NFC battery, right? Try reseating the battery and reboot.

Mister Roberto said:
Just edited original post. Thanks!
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Can you take a pic of your about section
(Ie build, radio, etc
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So, as an experiment, I thought it might have something to do with my work email's Exchange policies. I backed up all my apps with Titanium, restored to factory defaults, and set my phone up again. This time, the NFC settings are there. I put my work email back on, activated the policies and (for now) the NFC settings are still there. Very strange. I'd like to know why it happened, but glad it's working again. Sorry for the false alarm!
As an aside, rooting/unlocking bootloader is maintained across doing a factory restore, correct? Or will I have to re-do all that?

Incase anyone was interested

Mister Roberto said:
So, as an experiment, I thought it might have something to do with my work email's Exchange policies. I backed up all my apps with Titanium, restored to factory defaults, and set my phone up again. This time, the NFC settings are there. I put my work email back on, activated the policies and (for now) the NFC settings are still there. Very strange. I'd like to know why it happened, but glad it's working again. Sorry for the false alarm!
As an aside, rooting/unlocking bootloader is maintained across doing a factory restore, correct? Or will I have to re-do all that?
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Rooting is not (as /system will be wiped). Unlocked boot loader will not change though.

My phone has the exact same problem. I am on villainrom. Any ideas for fixing?
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Pikabob said:
My phone has the exact same problem. I am on villainrom. Any ideas for fixing?
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to fix use open_eyes method ;p
seriously you post in a thread that's less then 2 pages long and has solution already...
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Weird, as I did the factory reset and I still have the Superuser app, and was able to restore my apps from Titanium. Those both require rooting, right?

Mister Roberto said:
Weird, as I did the factory reset and I still have the Superuser app, and was able to restore my apps from Titanium. Those both require rooting, right?
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Depends on the type of factory reset you did. An 'in ROM' factory reset deletes everything from /data and does not touch /system.
A 'recovery' factory reset could wipe everything. Including system.

nice one, cheers for the info!

[Q] no service rooted gsm nexus?

Randomly on Saturday my phone decided it didn't want to have any service so I reflashed the rom which didn't help, I then went to build 29(this is open kang) still no luck so i went back to build 28 and m4 still nothing, I am now on liquid smooth and I still cannot get service. They are both GSM roms and I baseband is not showing unknown. Anyone help?
Luke

Do you have powersave options in the rom? If so, try turning that off, it did work for me (on AOKP 29).

All you need to do is download your radio and flash it! You can find your radio in the development section of the galaxy nexus forum
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ndualls and
Neither of the above worked any other suggestion? This just happened out of the blue originally not from flashing

Since it happened out of the blue, did you check with your provider if they have issues? (maybe too obvious, but just checking).
You can try and remove the battery for around 5 mins, and then restart, this way you'll get a clean boot (if Im correct).

DaLoona said:
Since it happened out of the blue, did you check with your provider if they have issues? (maybe too obvious, but just checking).
You can try and remove the battery for around 5 mins, and then restart, this way you'll get a clean boot (if Im correct).
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I have tried all of the above, i tried a different sim and it was still the same, although after reflashing the rom again last night it came back for a little bit and then went again

I have attatched a couple of screens

lukejenks101 said:
I have attatched a couple of screens
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I cant open or see them

Try again lol

What does it say if you aren't on WiFi?

Exactly the same mate

A long shot but: Do you have your min CPU on 350 by any chance? Try to change it to 700. A lot of people have these kind of problems and this usually helps...
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Just tried that and didnt work

Does another SIM card work ( if you have/can get another).
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA, killing iPhones along the way

Tried that as well mate

Im running out of options
You did try going back completely to stock yes?
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Are there any APN settings visible under accespoints? If so, check with your providers settings to see if they are set correct.

DaLoona said:
Im running out of options
You did try going back completely to stock yes?
Edit:
Are there any APN settings visible under accespoints? If so, check with your providers settings to see if they are set correct.
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I have tried going back to stock but the toolkit does it and then it just goes back on the old rom

You might want to check with your network to make sure your phone hasn`t been blocked/barred
The same thing happened to my Galaxy S2 which i i bought from Ebay about a year ago. I tried everything to fix it but later found out my phone was blocked when I took it to a Samsung service center.
I would never buy a phone off Ebay again. people sell you the phone and then report it lost/stolen so they can get a replacement.
Also check you IMEI hasn't been changed

Still no luck with this, have even gone back to stock and it hasn't changed

Look at these links
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1555733
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=28133
your problem may be related, please let us know

Ive lost completely my mobile signal

Hey guys, this afternoon my phone turned off itself becouse of the lack of battery life and then it completely lost its capacity to connect to the network ( in order to make calls ).
Its kinda rare becouse when I press and hold the power button to get access to the power menu it says "airplane on" when its off really, even after disable it keeping saying the same.
Ive already restored it, wipe everything in the device but Ive got still the issue going on.
Any ideas? Please I really need help
Thanks

tyraelasd said:
Hey guys, this afternoon my phone turned off itself becouse of the lack of battery life and then it completely lost its capacity to connect to the network ( in order to make calls ).
Its kinda rare becouse when I press and hold the power button to get access to the power menu it says "airplane on" when its off really, even after disable it keeping saying the same.
Ive already restored it, wipe everything in the device but Ive got still the issue going on.
Any ideas? Please I really need help
Thanks
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It might be a problem with your carrier. So, I suggest maybe trying to go into places where there is really strong signal and try there. Maybe reboot a couple times. If the problem still persists, then contact your carrier and ask if they have anything to do with it. Because, I almost guarantee that's the problem.

EpiclyEpic said:
It might be a problem with your carrier. So, I suggest maybe trying to go into places where there is really strong signal and try there. Maybe reboot a couple times. If the problem still persists, then contact your carrier and ask if they have anything to do with it. Because, I almost guarantee that's the problem.
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I've already tried it without success, and even called my carrier and they turned to me the network was fine.
I reckon is a problem with the fact that airplane mode is turning on and off automatically
I'm so annoyed with this don't know what to do really
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

can you try your sim in another phone? or another sim in your phone

I have already tried both options, neither of them worked.
So the problem is with my phone but I'm really in trouble since I haven't got the guaranty of this phone because I traded it for my old device.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Did you try a different kernel and / or radio?

What does your phone status show in settings? Baseband, Network, IMEI, etc?
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Vangelis13 said:
Did you try a different kernel and / or radio?
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Yes I did both without any success.
stwandell said:
What does your phone status show in settings? Baseband, Network, IMEI, etc?
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Baseband : Unknown
Network : Unknown
Service State : Radio off
IMEI: Unknown
Mobile network state: Disconnected
Service state: It changes from #Radio off# to #Out of service# all the time.

tyraelasd said:
Hey guys, this afternoon my phone turned off itself becouse of the lack of battery life and then it completely lost its capacity to connect to the network ( in order to make calls ).
Its kinda rare becouse when I press and hold the power button to get access to the power menu it says "airplane on" when its off really, even after disable it keeping saying the same.
Ive already restored it, wipe everything in the device but Ive got still the issue going on.
Any ideas? Please I really need help
Thanks
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Flash stock rom, delete superuser or supersu, and take it to your carrier to complain. If the problem persist on stock then it's really nothing you can fix. You should be able to get a new device.
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Fire n mage said:
Flash stock rom, delete superuser or supersu, and take it to your carrier to complain. If the problem persist on stock then it's really nothing you can fix. You should be able to get a new device.
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The problem is that I havent got the guaranty since I trade this phone for another old one that I had. Hope there is way to repair it even if it cost money

Surprising this is... I just cane across this exact problem today. I just removed my SIM Card, put it back in, then rebooted. After a little while I got my signal back.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

This happened to me last night. Took my phone off wifi realized I had no connection to my mobile network. Pretty frustrating, but flashed a couple different kernels and seemed to fix the issue.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus

Lucky you guys I havent found the solution to my problem yet :/

Weird things after official 4.3 update

Hi guys,
Few days ago my S3 received official 4.3 android update, and weird things happening after that.
When I connect to internet, via wi-fi or data, phone automatically download a small file named "files.zip". And it happening every time I turn on wi-fi or data... I can`t find this file in downloads or anywhere else. When I try to open, it says "cannot open".
Second weird thing - browser often redirect me to a advertising or span webs. For instance, I try to open youtube.com, it opens different web with advertisement.
Anyone have an ideas how can I fix this?

We need proof screen shots video something
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Yup, could you go to about phone, take a screen of the software info and post? Thanks

He stated he can't find the file, BUT when he tries to open, it say cannot open file???? How weird is that.
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topnoch said:
Hi guys,
Few days ago my S3 received official 4.3 android update, and weird things happening after that.
When I connect to internet, via wi-fi or data, phone automatically download a small file named "files.zip". And it happening every time I turn on wi-fi or data... I can`t find this file in downloads or anywhere else. When I try to open, it says "cannot open".
Second weird thing - browser often redirect me to a advertising or span webs. For instance, I try to open youtube.com, it opens different web with advertisement.
Anyone have an ideas how can I fix this?
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post a screen shot or go back under the bridge troll.love to know how a sprint phone works in Lithuania
this post says you have a international s3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35395057#post35395057
if that is the case. your in the wrong forum. no way its a sprint phone. if you claim it is a sprint phone. we need proof as in it would never work there.

topnoch said:
Hi guys,
Few days ago my S3 received official 4.3 android update, and weird things happening after that.
When I connect to internet, via wi-fi or data, phone automatically download a small file named "files.zip". And it happening every time I turn on wi-fi or data... I can`t find this file in downloads or anywhere else. When I try to open, it says "cannot open".
Second weird thing - browser often redirect me to a advertising or span webs. For instance, I try to open youtube.com, it opens different web with advertisement.
Anyone have an ideas how can I fix this?
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You might be in the wrong forum. Your profile says you're in Lithuania, using a GSM provider there. Is that still the case?
Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk

kaos420 said:
post a screen shot or go back under the bridge troll.love to know how a sprint phone works in Lithuania
this post says you have a international s3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35395057#post35395057
if that is the case. your in the wrong forum. no way its a sprint phone. if you claim it is a sprint phone. we need proof as in it would never work there.
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Calm down...lol he is probably just in the wrong forum.
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bigpappags3 said:
Calm down...lol he is probably just in the wrong forum.
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learn to read you quoted me saying that.

kaos420 said:
learn to read you quoted me saying that.
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I'll try to learn. Who knows it might not stick...
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kaos420 said:
post a screen shot or go back under the bridge troll.love to know how a sprint phone works in Lithuania
this post says you have a international s3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35395057#post35395057
if that is the case. your in the wrong forum. no way its a sprint phone. if you claim it is a sprint phone. we need proof as in it would never work there.
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So sorry, I definitely went to wrong forum
I`ve attached few screens. Maybe I can found the true in this forum.

topnoch said:
So sorry, I definitely went to wrong forum
I`ve attached few screens. Maybe I can found the true in this forum.
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damn your luck were still stuck on 4.1.2 if your having the issues you say you are with what sounds like maleware. have you installed anything to check phone. over here we have apps like lookout security. i kno nod makes a phone app. you could always do a factory reset back to out the box state. reinstall apps one by one to check it out. sound like you have a app with crap in it.

kaos420 said:
damn your luck were still stuck on 4.1.2 if your having the issues you say you are with what sounds like maleware. have you installed anything to check phone. over here we have apps like lookout security. i kno nod makes a phone app. you could always do a factory reset back to out the box state. reinstall apps one by one to check it out. sound like you have a app with crap in it.
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Factory reset helped to solve "files.zip" autodownload problem, but phone is still laggy. It takes 3-5 seconds to turn on screen when I press power button in sleep mode. Applications become laggy. I will try to reflash 4.3 via KIES, if the problem remain, back to 4.1.2 will be optimal decision.
Thanks for help guys, and sorry again for getting lost in galaxy s3 forums