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Disabling Apps ? and Caution

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.

(Q) Alternative to Widgetsoid?

It seems this Widgetsoid has been abandoned. The battery info switch doesn't display the correct battery info from the setting.
I contacted the author and got no answer.
So what do you use for toggle settings widget?
Widgetsoid was very good and powerful btw.
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would love to know this too, widgitsoid was my fav, i use it for like everything

gogol said:
It seems this Widgetsoid has been abandoned. The battery info switch doesn't display the correct battery info from the setting.
I contacted the author and got no answer.
So what do you use for toggle settings widget?
Widgetsoid was very good and powerful btw.
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That's strange because the battery on there works perfectly and is dead accurate on my GSM stock galaxy nexus
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How about this?
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.extendedcontrols

itsjusttim said:
That's strange because the battery on there works perfectly and is dead accurate on my GSM stock galaxy nexus
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It works yes, but if I click it, I got the phone info from the settings.
And not the battery details information.
Extended Controls is not compatible with ICS yet, I read on it's market entry. They are working on it though.
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I would also like to know! Thread subscribed. A shame about Widgetsoid.

gogol said:
It works yes, but if I click it, I got the phone info from the settings.
And not the battery details information.
Extended Controls is not compatible with ICS yet, I read on it's market entry. They are working on it though.
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On the Market entry, at What's New it says "Added Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwitch) compatibily"(sic). I admit I didn't test it yet...

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plisk3n said:
I would also like to know! Thread subscribed. A shame about Widgetsoid.
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Exactly, especially because I paid for it. Well, for such an inexpensive price, I won't complain much. But this kind of developer attitude make me sad.
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FWIW, if you visit the dev's Facebook and Twitter pages, he mentioned this week that updates are on hold because his computer crashed and took his source code with it. He's trying to find a backup, but in the meantime it might be worth a try to contact him via either of those for help with the battery info issue.

Ok, hope he will update soon ...

Great to know it wasn't abandoned!
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I use Notification Toggle. It also looks nice with the ICS blue. I paid for extended controls but havent used it in so long ever since Gingerbread.....too many bugs. Quicker is another good app ive used but i like a set of toggles that mimics touchwiz and/or cyanogenmod and this app does that nicely.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1037817

pedmond said:
How about this?
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.extendedcontrols
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I have moved to this also. Love it and the hot spot toggle works!
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I purchased extended controls too. Its a good app.

I've tried several, 'extended control', 'widgetsoid' and switchpro:
- ec and widgetsoid can use notification bar
- none of them can activate the flash
- none of them can activate the gps, only redirect to the settings page, widgetsoid developer states in the facebook page that is an ICS security limitation but official widget is able to activate/desactivate the gps!
- only ec can activate/desactivate wifi tethering
- battery status is ok
- all of them are resizable with BRD Launcher at 241 DPI but not of all them can be installed directly from the market
Until GPS problem is fixed i'm keeping the official widgets

pedmond said:
How about this?
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Works for me.

coldflame said:
Works for me.
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Looks great!

Edit: My bad, sorry.

zombieflanders said:
FWIW, if you visit the dev's Facebook and Twitter pages, he mentioned this week that updates are on hold because his computer crashed and took his source code with it. He's trying to find a backup, but in the meantime it might be worth a try to contact him via either of those for help with the battery info issue.
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Someone needs to tell him that data doesn't exist unless it is in two places.
It surprises me that people who work on computers or computer related tech fail to back their stuff up.

Talk back randomly starts

Hey guys, my galaxy nexus has a weird problem. Randomly the talk back feature found in the accessibility settings starts.
I am currently running, he AOKP Maguro milestone 2 ROM. Anyone know how to fix this?
Or if someone could tell me how to remove the feature permanently I wouldn't mind either. I never use it lol. I know there are some tools around and I'll search, bit if anyone can recommend a tool it would be really appreciated.
Thanks guys
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U using Light Flow?
If u are, u may want to read their website...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21645992

Thank you. And yes I am using lighflow . Really appreciate it.
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just don't allow the web scripts on the accessibility settings and your fine temporary fix for GNs with lightflow app.

snidrx said:
just don't allow the web scripts on the accessibility settings and your fine temporary fix for GNs with lightflow app.
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Tried this on mine - it was already set to not allow web scripts...
I get talk back when I open a book in google books no matter what

bekyndnunwind said:
Tried this on mine - it was already set to not allow web scripts...
I get talk back when I open a book in google books no matter what
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are you using a custom rom? will try to test it with mine if the Talk Back feature still turns on by itself. btw i am running ARHD rom.
update: it seems i can't find the google book app on my marketplace.

BIP services

Is this normal to have running all the time? Don't remember seeing this until trying M5. On current radios I did a clean wipe and even removed and cleaned my sim card? Thanks any help would be appreciated
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Basic Imaging Profile (BIP)
This profile is designed for sending images between devices and includes the ability to resize, and convert images to make them suitable for the receiving device. It may be broken down into smaller pieces:
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Maybe u can try to deactivate Bluetooth to see if the BIP disappears... or try to set you invisible...

Thanks bud. No luck?
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Reviving this old topic. I'm trying to figure out what this exactly does too and if it's safe to freeze in TiBU. In an app called Carat, it's listed as a battery hog.

I wouldn't disable it. I beleive it is a necessary system process.
More info - http://code.google.com/p/seek-for-android/wiki/BIP_Extensions
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MightText SMS for tablets

Is anyone else using this free app. If not, WHY. Absolutely love it! Get your phone SMS to your tablet AND PC!!!! You can also respond via tablet and PC.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightytext.tablet
Pretty simple to set up. Not sure how or if this will piss me off in the long run, but I'll let you know.
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I use it from my tablet, phone and computer and so far it's working out great! Haven't noticed any delay or anything, but so far it's exactly what I was looking for.
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Cloud SMS user here.
Similar to Mighty Text, but higher rated and has a $.99 price tag.
Extremely responsive Dev who is always improving/tweaking it.
This type of app is a must-have for me as well.

Been using it for about a month now myself. No issues, works great.
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i like it, but i never get notifications on my tablet,, it only seems to sync when i open up the app. developers weren't able to resolve the problem.

Using this and its great ....its a must have.
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alan77ss said:
i like it, but i never get notifications on my tablet,, it only seems to sync when i open up the app. developers weren't able to resolve the problem.
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Same here. Devs were responsive for a few emails, and then they just sort of dropped off. Please let me know if you get this figured out. Are out using Handcent or Go SMS on you phone?

That happened to me as well. I unlinked my tablet in the settings and added it back again and it fixed it.
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tducote said:
Same here. Devs were responsive for a few emails, and then they just sort of dropped off. Please let me know if you get this figured out. Are out using Handcent or Go SMS on you phone?
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Devs were the same with me, responsive at first, then gave up. No extra sms apps installed so that's not the problem. Also tried resetting everything, but no joy.

jimbobvfr400 said:
That happened to me as well. I unlinked my tablet in the settings and added it back again and it fixed it.
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alan77ss said:
Devs were the same with me, responsive at first, then gave up. No extra sms apps installed so that's not the problem. Also tried resetting everything, but no joy.
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Yeah, I tried unlinking and relinking. Didn't work. I decided to just pay the $5 per year and go back to DeskSMS. It has been super reliable across any and every build on my phone, and its companion, TabletSMS, has worked with both my Nexus 7 and my TouchPad. Worth the money to me.

App store issues?
I just picked up a Nexus 7 the other day and went to download Mightytext from the app store and it is saying my device is not compatible? I feel like something is very wrong here. Any suggestions?
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ocman21 said:
I just picked up a Nexus 7 the other day and went to download Mightytext from the app store and it is saying my device is not compatible? I feel like something is very wrong here. Any suggestions?
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Derp... wrong app. Finally figured it out

I use it but I'm a little concerned about privacy... Its obvious the actual texts and phone numbers are going through mighty texts servers to get from AT&Ts system to my nexus 7 which is only connected via WiFi, or is that incorrect? I text a lot of highly sensitive info due to my line of work. I hope I'm worried for nothing because its a great app and one more reason to put my phone down while I'm on my tablet.
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roppolo said:
I use it but I'm a little concerned about privacy... Its obvious the actual texts and phone numbers are going through mighty texts servers to get from AT&Ts system to my nexus 7 which is only connected via WiFi, or is that incorrect? I text a lot of highly sensitive info due to my line of work. I hope I'm worried for nothing because its a great app and one more reason to put my phone down while I'm on my tablet.
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I think it's going through googles servers since you login with your Google credentials, but I guess that could be just for authentication. If you need more privacy tablet talk syncs via Bluetooth but I think you have to pair it a lot.
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am in UK, I use TU Go from O2 I can text and phone from nexus 7. Not tried it with bluetooth headset yet
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sendbeer said:
I think it's going through googles servers since you login with your Google credentials, but I guess that could be just for authentication. If you need more privacy tablet talk syncs via Bluetooth but I think you have to pair it a lot.
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Yeah I had tablet talk for awhile, I just hate having to connect it every time. I'd love for someone to give us some clarification on my privacy question. Lemme see if I can search for the answer. I'll post it here if I find it. :good:

Love this app
I love this app so much I made an inverted version. Screenshots attached.
I will upload to test if anyone is interested. Then I will start a post for it once I know it's working for more people then myself. I only themed hdpi so Nexus 7 only for now.
Let me know please!!!!!

iMessage.... What a complete and total copy..... Granted, you can easily say the same for this app and Whatsapp. Idk, I think this is easier and much better than whatsapp (used both). I messages claims to use phone number only.....so does MightyText....
What do you guys think?
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ok I made a new thread for the themed version here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2205779
Enjoy!
DJ