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[Q] Is there any way to delete 'messages' app from phone???

I was wondering if there is any way to delete the messages app from the phone and run a password protected sms app from the market? I've also thought about an app that would just hide the messages app, password protected of course. I haven't seen anything like this yet though. I have already searched the forums but haven't came up with anything really. I'm not a noob to Android by any means and I'm pretty tech savvy, So I'm open to options. Any help would be appreciated.
I am currently running Ava-FroyoV5 on my Evo. Let me know if you need any more information. Thanks in advance.

If you have NAND unlocked, and I'm pretty sure you do, you should be able to find the messages app in /system/app (I think it should be there) and remove it. There is one problem with that and that is I'm not sure if it could cause system instability. There are some apps you should never remove. I think messages is safe, but not entirely sure.
Also, there are apps that let you password protect apps. I'll try to find one and post back, but they do exist on the market. This is what I recommend.
EDIT: I found two highly rated apps: App Protector and AndLock. AndLock has some neat features, but is paid. App Protector has a Lite and Pro version, so you can try it before you dedicate to buy it. Both seem to be really good, but I haven't tested them. Hope this helps.

with handcent, there is an option under security
Security->security level->protect stock messaging also
and in handcent just make sure you set up a pass or a pattern lock and it should protect both.

Thanks to both of you. I ended up going with app protector. This was exactly what I was looking for and I will end up paying for this app. Thank you again guys.

Just wanted to chime in real quick in case anyone else thinks off removing the stock messaging app. I tried it out, and it broke messaging all together. I would get notifications of messages, butt they wouldn't appear in the threads. Had to reinstall messaging in order for it to work again.
That is all, you may return to your regular programming.
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didnt read..so here's this:
Root:
adb devices
adb remount
adb shell
rm system/app/amazonmp3.apk <<-in your case would be replaced with Mms.apk
Then check to make sure:
cd system
cd app
ls
But why remove? just edit Mms.apk till you get it the way you like..I actually like it
ps 11minute time frame difference was due to 4chan..weird stuff out there
anyway..
here's proof

removing the mms.app will most likely kill your messaging all together. Just a warning....

that's what she said
david279 said:
removing the mms.app will most likely kill your messaging all together. Just a warning....
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I agree (damn this 10 character post minimum limit)

[Q] Task (to-do app) widget

does anyone know where and to which file the Samsung task app (to-do app)
saves data (my tasks or to-dos) cos there isn't a widget for it and without one the app is pretty much useless. if i know where the file is i can create my own widget for it.
much appreciated

I just use "ColorNote". It's basically the same thing except it's got a decent widget, and more features. Makes a good shopping-list program.
https://market.android.com/search?q=colornote
And it's free!
Best guess is that the Samsung "Tasks" app stores its data in one of the native system databases. It supports external syncing, but to what, I've no idea.

I would like that too
It would be very helpful.

knightnz said:
I just use "ColorNote". It's basically the same thing except it's got a decent widget, and more features. Makes a good shopping-list program.
https://market.android.com/search?q=colornote
And it's free!
Best guess is that the Samsung "Tasks" app stores its data in one of the native system databases. It supports external syncing, but to what, I've no idea.
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Thanks fot the link. Great app

Best New Launcher to Check out!

So I have found a new launcher that has great potential. Kind of reminds me of Wisbar Desktop from my WM days as you can put items anywhere on the screen and they are not locked into a grid like every other launcher. Besides swiping your pages side to side, you can also scroll down on each page like WP7.
Has lots customizations and the developer is extremely responses. Received a email back from him within 15 minutes after contacting him. Still has some bugs and he is aware of them and is constantly working on it.
I am running my screen at 720p and I totally recommend that as you can get lots on your screen!
It is free as well!
SSLauncher:
https://market.android.com/details?...t#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5zcy5sYXVuY2hlciJd
Here is a screen shot for ya...

I have been using this for a few days now and have to agree...coolest launcher I have used so far. This is as cool and "revolutionary" as when ADW and Launcher Pro came out for the first time.

From the market page:
Permissions
This application has access to the following:
Services that cost you money
directly call phone numbers
Allows the application to call phone numbers without your intervention. Malicious applications may cause unexpected calls on your phone bill. Note that this does not allow the application to call emergency numbers.
Network communication
full Internet access
Allows an application to create network sockets.
Your personal information
read contact data
Allows an application to read all of the contact (address) data stored on your device. Malicious applications can use this to send your data to other people.
read Browser's history and bookmarks
Allows the application to read all the URLs that the Browser has visited, and all of the Browser's bookmarks.
write Browser's history and bookmarks
Allows an application to modify the Browser's history or bookmarks stored on your device. Malicious applications can use this to erase or modify your Browser's data.
Storage
modify/delete USB storage contents modify/delete SD card contents
Allows an application to write to the USB storage. Allows an application to write to the SD card.
I would need an explanation of why it needs permissions to make phone calls without my intervention before I can install it. I might be paranoid here, but that whole "without my intervention" bugs me.

I'll try this out but how do you get the magazine look for the page turn

Its smooth but I don't like how icons are not applied on a grid. Everything is free-standing and I can't get anything to align. Its really bothering me.
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darthstewie said:
From the market page:
Permissions
This application has access to the following:
Services that cost you money
directly call phone numbers
Allows the application to call phone numbers without your intervention. Malicious applications may cause unexpected calls on your phone bill. Note that this does not allow the application to call emergency numbers.
Network communication
full Internet access
Allows an application to create network sockets.
Your personal information
read contact data
Allows an application to read all of the contact (address) data stored on your device. Malicious applications can use this to send your data to other people.
read Browser's history and bookmarks
Allows the application to read all the URLs that the Browser has visited, and all of the Browser's bookmarks.
write Browser's history and bookmarks
Allows an application to modify the Browser's history or bookmarks stored on your device. Malicious applications can use this to erase or modify your Browser's data.
Storage
modify/delete USB storage contents modify/delete SD card contents
Allows an application to write to the USB storage. Allows an application to write to the SD card.
I would need an explanation of why it needs permissions to make phone calls without my intervention before I can install it. I might be paranoid here, but that whole "without my intervention" bugs me.
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because its a launcher/app. If you were to set a contacts icon on the screen for direct dial or something like that, you would not be able to make a call because you didn't want that permission.
I'm pretty sure every launcher needs that permission.

I can't believe I didn't think of that. I don't add contact shortcuts, but it does make sense. I think I'll go download it now.

jxb25 said:
I'll try this out but how do you get the magazine look for the page turn
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Menu/theme/animation

[email protected] said:
Menu/theme/animation
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Thankx for the help

I think it's really nice but it crashes WAY too much.

iSkylla said:
I think it's really nice but it crashes WAY too much.
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Running CM7.
Haven't had a single crash yet.
I'm a complete ADWEX honk, always have been, but I must say that I really, really, like this launcher. The page-turning anims are simple but sick, IMHO, and it's such a lightweight launcher in general, I think I'm gonna keep this one for a while....
Very nice.
["hip", "hip"]

mazook98 said:
Running CM7.
Haven't had a single crash yet.
I'm a complete ADWEX honk, always have been, but I must say that I really, really, like this launcher. The page-turning anims are simple but sick, IMHO, and it's such a lightweight launcher in general, I think I'm gonna keep this one for a while....
Very nice.
["hip", "hip"]
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The developer is aware of the issues and is currently working on fixing them. I run into problems editing pages after I add a lot of items on the homepage.
Totally agree this can be the best launcher to date with as little more work.
If you haven't tried yet, drag items to the bottom of the screen as fat as can go and you will see you can then scroll the page down. There are probably so many cool things to do in the launcher. If anyone figures some tricks out, post it up!

has anyone figured out how to get a calendar widget to work?
Android agenda widget or any other full screen calendar widget doesn't want to work
so far, that's the only issue I have..really cool stuff!
thanks!

wase4711 said:
has anyone figured out how to get a calendar widget to work?
Android agenda widget or any other full screen calendar widget doesn't want to work
so far, that's the only issue I have..really cool stuff!
thanks!
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Simple Calendar widget works fine. Just do not choose the scroll option in the widget. Any widget that scrolls will not work.

thanks man, it was the "scrolling" option that was messing me up...
EDIT:
I have to say, once a couple small things work out, like sculling widgets, this launcher is going to be super hot...
Never saw anything so customizable as this launcher is..

wase4711 said:
has anyone figured out how to get a calendar widget to work?
Android agenda widget or any other full screen calendar widget doesn't want to work
so far, that's the only issue I have..really cool stuff!
thanks!
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double post....

mazook98 said:
Running CM7.
Haven't had a single crash yet.
I'm a complete ADWEX honk, always have been, but I must say that I really, really, like this launcher. The page-turning anims are simple but sick, IMHO, and it's such a lightweight launcher in general, I think I'm gonna keep this one for a while....
Very nice.
["hip", "hip"]
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I was on the fence about this one but with that comment I'm surely going to try it now. Thanks mazook and thanks eman for bringing it up
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Another cool trick I just noticed for lining up apps and widgets on the screen...
Hold down whatever you want to move. Then let your finger off of it to bring up the little menu that says edit, etc. Then either click the back button or touch somewhere else on the screen and it will leave your item highlighted. In cse you didn't know, at this point you can re-size your widget but if you move the whole widget around you will see red lines show up when it is lined up with other items near it making it simple to know where you are placing it.
It is kind of hard to explain but try and and you will understand what I am talking about....

Its pretty cool and has A LOT of potential.

pretty cool but could've been better

[Q] Windows Challenge Apps

Need help beating the windows phone, yes I know it is rigged, but there have been successes.
This is to win the new challenge and get a $1000 GC
SO i need some apps/widgets to help beat them
Challenges to beat
1. snap picture of yourself, tag it, and post it facebook
I know HTC can do this from what I remember. But touchwiz don't have this built in. The facebook app and friendcaster does not have an immediate way to tag the picture when posting. Are there any other apps?
2. movie showtimes at the nearest theater
best one i found so far is cinemadroid, but does not get the showtimes of every city and also have a trial period where I have to wipe data or purchase the full one
flixter helps too
3. Check SO or best friend facebook status and send them a text message.
HTC i believe have something built in.
I found Contapps to be helpful. It's best to know what they already posted and just say it out loud before it even finish loading like what they do lol
4. Post a status to both facebook and twitter
tweetdeck widget
5. Translation
Need a good picture translating app
I found photo translator free but it is so so.
6. send a facebook message then text message to the same person
any apps that does that well?

Teo032 said:
Need help beating the windows phone, yes I know it is rigged, but there have been successes.
This is to win the new challenge and get a $1000 GC
SO i need some apps/widgets to help beat them
Challenges to beat
1. snap picture of yourself, tag it, and post it facebook
I know HTC can do this from what I remember. But touchwiz don't have this built in. The facebook app and friendcaster does not have an immediate way to tag the picture when posting. Are there any other apps?
2. movie showtimes at the nearest theater
best one i found so far is cinemadroid, but does not get the showtimes of every city and also have a trial period where I have to wipe data or purchase the full one
flixter helps too
3. Check SO or best friend facebook status and send them a text message.
HTC i believe have something built in.
I found Contapps to be helpful. It's best to know what they already posted and just say it out loud before it even finish loading like what they do lol
4. Post a status to both facebook and twitter
tweetdeck widget
5. Translation
Need a good picture translating app
I found photo translator free but it is so so.
6. send a facebook message then text message to the same person
any apps that does that well?
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4) use an app called andmadeshare share to multiple things at once. This app also applies for number 6
5 I believe Google goggles does this. Not to sure on it.
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use a rom like darkside that supports the lidroid 14 pulldown toggles so u can disable the phones lockscreen
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jordanishere said:
use a rom like darkside that supports the lidroid 14 pulldown toggles so u can disable the phones lockscreen
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lol, I totally would, but they might say I'm using a custom rom or something, it is against the rule to use any modified OS.. so i just use Antilocker

Killbynature said:
4) use an app called andmadeshare share to multiple things at once. This app also applies for number 6
5 I believe Google goggles does this. Not to sure on it.
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not sure how to actually use that app to share besides maybe photos.
tweetdeck actually does it pretty well for #4. But how do you use it to send a message to a particular person via both sms and facebook message or post.
gonna look at google goggles right now
edit: google goggles actually works pretty well. there are two challenges, one is to translate something to english and to translate english to something else.
Just takes awhile scanning the image though.

Teo032 said:
lol, I totally would, but they might say I'm using a custom rom or something, it is against the rule to use any modified OS.. so i just use Antilocker
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its against the rules to use a custom rom? android would be so awful if we couldnt improve on the garbage the carriers push out.
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jordanishere said:
its against the rules to use a custom rom? android would be so awful if we couldnt improve on the garbage the carriers push out.
Sent from my SGH-T989
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lol yeah its really YMMV, some people check, some people don't. But our stock is actually pretty good compared to many other androids so it can perform pretty well.
Anyways if anybody is interested, who is still eligible to challenge.
I gotta a couple more apps we can use, but since nobody is really contributing... jordan and killbynature, if you guys are still eligible to do the challenge pm me.
BTW we're gonna lose the translation challenge, i think only iphone users can compete against them in that category.

can you elaborate on number 3 and 6? i dont think i understand what needs to be done
btw testing my atrix against youtube videos i was able to defeat the post to twitter and facebook at same time (using social status stock atrix widget )
beat them on music using SOUNDHOUND
take photo and share inmediatly using stock camera app.
also it has the option to disable the screen lock on the stock rom
Maybe you can use some of those apps in yours.

Activity Zone from Galaxy S5 Active

The Galaxy S5 Active has a new app called Activity Zone which gives you the Barometer, Compass, Flashlight, and Stopwatch. It works perfect on our Note 3 (any variant) without installing any additional packages. Enjoy.

The Exercise link in the menu seems to crash the app. I added S Health to the list, but there is no way to remove Exercise from that menu

nygmam said:
The Exercise link in the menu seems to crash the app. I added S Health to the list, but there is no way to remove Exercise from that menu
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Okay, thanks. I will try to remove it.
To Anyone: feel free to make any changes if you want to the app but please share.

Are all these permissions really necessary? I don't think I've ever seen an app asking for so many before....kinda leery about installing it...
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Those permission might be due to the fact that those apks use the smart watches in some manner.

Jfree3000 said:
Those permission might be due to the fact that those apks use the smart watches in some manner.
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That may well be the case, but even if it's something to do with a smartwatch, why would a barometer, compass, flashlight, and stopwatch need to do things like read my messages, modify my contacts, read my bookmarks and web history, modify accounts, or "add or modify calendar events and send email to guests without owner's knowledge" (just as a few examples)?
I'm not saying that the apk is modified or malicious, and I'm not trying to insinuate that the OP (or anyone else) is up to something nefarious or anything like that. But again, why does a barometer, compass, flashlight, and stopwatch need to be able to read (and modify) all my private data and accounts? I'd like a clear explanation from someone more knowledgeable than I of why such all-encompassing permissions are actually needed before I go installing something like that.
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Morningstar said:
That may well be the case, but even if it's something to do with a smartwatch, why would a barometer, compass, flashlight, and stopwatch need to do things like read my messages, modify my contacts, read my bookmarks and web history, modify accounts, or "add or modify calendar events and send email to guests without owner's knowledge" (just as a few examples)?
I'm not saying that the apk is modified or malicious, and I'm not trying to insinuate that the OP (or anyone else) is up to something nefarious or anything like that. But again, why does a barometer, compass, flashlight, and stopwatch need to be able to read (and modify) all my private data and accounts? I'd like a clear explanation from someone more knowledgeable than I of why such all-encompassing permissions are actually needed before I go installing something like that.
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As far as I know, those permissions are for the exercise part of the apk which requires the heart rate sensor either on the S5/S5 Active or the Gear.
I can assure you, I just grabbed this apk from the S5 Active firmware

The permissions are so you can share things such as your location, altitude, etc. Nothings modified. Thanks @princeferoz for a great share!
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Thanks for the response. Like I said before, I wasn't saying the OP had modified the apk or anything like that, just wanted further clarification. My phone's about to die, but I'll install it as soon as I get it charged up and check it out. Thanks!.
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Awesome, I like it!!!
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The exercise shortcut works fine for me. Maybe cause I have the s health from the s5?

futty said:
The exercise shortcut works fine for me. Maybe cause I have the s health from the s5?
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Good to know, thanks.