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ICS Carrier IQ Substitute

I could be wrong, but it looks like Sprint/Samsung have put a diagnostic app back in (similar to carrier IQ). Not sure where it is in the app settings, but you can opt out in the about phone settings. Hopefully in the actual eventual ota they let the user choose on first boot instead.
FB17 ICS version
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I think this is their way of using Carrier IQ and the average user wont even think about what it is or disabling it so they win either way.

newalker91 said:
If you're referring to com.android.samsungtest.SlateTest, then no it is not CarrierIQ in any form. Slate is a diagnostics tool that we service centers run that tests the radios and basic functions of the phone.
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I am referring to the consumer facing diagnostics tool that comes activated in the fb17 about phone settings. It appears not to be related to the fact that it is a dev build.
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When you click on about it takes u to this page:
http://ccr.samsung.com/ccrweb/docs/PrivacyPolicy.htm
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carlangas20 said:
When you click on about it takes u to this page:
http://ccr.samsung.com/ccrweb/docs/PrivacyPolicy.htm
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So CCR is the app, saw it in the application menu
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kingsway8605 said:
So CCR is the app, saw it in the application menu
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I saw that app too in data usage, using 22MB background...wtf? Root uninstalled.

I've always wondered what the hell the letstrypanning.apk was

oscarthegrouch said:
I've always wondered what the hell the letstrypanning.apk was
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That is for panning on homescreen when paving a widget
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oscarthegrouch said:
I've always wondered what the hell the letstrypanning.apk was
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Lol, it's the tutorial for motion actions, like panning between home screens while holding an icon by tilting the phone.
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I know they announced work with Smith Micro, but I think that is only for data offloading, although Smith Micro does something very similar to Carrier IQ.
It is possible that at some point they may also go back to Carrier IQ as well. I think that would take place once all the lawsuits and questions regarding the EULA etc have been answered.

newalker91 said:
So what I'm understanding is that some of you are removing the application that Samsung relies on to report app crashes/errors to fix the glitches in ICS?
...Conducive.
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Yes, I don't like being spied on and don't want sprint knowing the apps I use on my phone and how often I use them. Oh, you use a root app, no warranty for you...or you use a tethering app, lets add 20 dollars to your bill.
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kingsway8605 said:
Yes, I don't like being spied on and don't want sprint knowing the apps I use on my phone and how often I use them. Oh, you use a root app, no warranty for you...or you use a tethering app, lets add 20 dollars to your bill.
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Sprint doesn't care if you root. They've put out memos saying that it doesn't void warranty ... the tethering ... well, that I'm sure they'd be interested in. That's money out of their pockets. lol

newalker91 said:
You realize that application has nothing to do with Sprint, right? It's for Samsung to collect information about crashes and errors so that they can fix their software. But it's cool, not everyone is a team player.
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Lol read the privacy policy posted, not going to argue with your about it, if you are fine with sprint/Samsung monitoring how you use you're phone, good for you, but a lot of people are not, including me, and this thread is for bringing it to the attention of those people, not for you to complain about people caring.
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kingsway8605 said:
Lol read the privacy policy posted, not going to argue with your about it, if you are fine with sprint/Samsung monitoring how you use you're phone, good for you, but a lot of people are not, including me, and this thread is for bringing it to the attention of those people, not for you to complain about people caring.
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Just remember however this is a TEST build. right now Samsung is trying to see where things are going wrong as well as Sprint since they are most likely testing this on their network as well. If it's still there come OTA then it's something to worry about but till that point and time it would be nice to help samsung try and fix their issues.

cidica said:
Just remember however this is a TEST build. right now Samsung is trying to see where things are going wrong as well as Sprint since they are most likely testing this on their network as well. If it's still there come OTA then it's something to worry about but till that point and time it would be nice to help samsung try and fix their issues.
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I disclaimed that in my op, but just the way it links to a consumer privacy policy leads me to believe it is here to stay.
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cidica said:
Just remember however this is a TEST build. right now Samsung is trying to see where things are going wrong as well as Sprint since they are most likely testing this on their network as well. If it's still there come OTA then it's something to worry about but till that point and time it would be nice to help samsung try and fix their issues.
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I'd have to agree with you. While I am completely against spying of any sort without my input, this is a test build. This isn't a required update, nobody is forcing it down anyones throat. Everyone running it choose to install it. It's great that people are keeping a close eye on the movements of these companies but until there is legitimate cause for concern ie. an official release, nobody should get up in arms about this.

KCRic said:
I'd have to agree with you. While I am completely against spying of any sort without my input, this is a test build. This isn't a required update, nobody is forcing it down anyones throat. Everyone running it choose to install it. It's great that people are keeping a close eye on the movements of these companies but until there is legitimate cause for concern ie. an official release, nobody should get up in arms about this.
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What we are saying is it looks like it is consumer facing, which means it will almost certainly be in the final build.
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kingsway8605 said:
I disclaimed that in my op, but just the way it links to a consumer privacy policy leads me to believe it is here to stay.
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eh I'm here or there with that part right now. My reason is this with the builds being released (I'm sure some Sprint employees are using the build with devices in a test center) this could very well be to cover Sprints and samsungs butt if someone does see this app installed and it lets them know the reason for it as well. I do agree with you I don't like this stuff on my phone when it comes to an official release however right now most people (I myself till I went back to a Stock rom) were running an Alpha that does have issues so sending the data to Samsung to help them I don't see a problem with as it could work out well for us in the long run with a much better OTA release.

i care more about freeing up RAM (thanks to the commenter that has killed it with no side effects)
but really does everyone think samsung is using the reports from all of us running leaked builds?? righhhhht and dont think they dont know who should and shouldnt be.

yourm0m1 said:
i care more about freeing up RAM (thanks to the commenter that has killed it with no side effects)
but really does everyone think samsung is using the reports from all of us running leaked builds?? righhhhht and dont think they dont know who should and shouldnt be.
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That would be great for new and experienced users. I know I would appreciate it.
I'm sure it is a delicate situation sometimes on forums, especially with one as large as xda.
Please give it a shot. This forum appears to be about spreading knowledge. As long as credit is displayed at the head of the sticky...

Official Google Wallet on VZW/CDMA GN

I was having trouble with the browser back button, market install loop hole so I was excited to find this.
1. clear data on browser and market
2. go to market.android.com from a PC and search for GW
3. sign in like normal
4. when the drop down shows up with your devices (all grey'd out) use chrome to phone to send that link
5. the accept and download button should pop up in the market app on your GN.
6. hit the button and the app will install even though the incompatibility error still is displayed.
source:http://androidandme.com/2012/02/app...tt-and-verizon/comment-page-1/#comment-261827

or...
Turn on airplane mode, and wifi, and just go to the Android Market and download it. There are a few ways to do it, and more than a few threads on it.

adrynalyne said:
or...
Turn on airplane mode, and wifi, and just go to the Android Market and download it. There are a few ways to do it, and more than a few threads on it.
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I tried the airplane mode with wifi the other day and it didn't work for me. I will have to give that a shot again today.
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Its been a while since I did it (the same day the latest update came out).

From your phone's browser, google "google wallet". Click the corresponding result that is the android market link and when it pops up a windows to use Market or Browser to open the link, just choose Market. Press install and be done. Now if they would just get the pre-paid cards working again...

You just need to click on a direct link then then open in the market app.
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It works but it won't let me add the prepaid card
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This was already posted by me. You're a little late. Not to be rude but, you, much like many other people are the problem with the over cluttered redundant threads on XDA. There's a search button for a reason. Now should anyone have any trouble, there is a lot more info there since we had to troubleshoot more than just the Verizon devices.
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jonathan3579 said:
This was already posted by me. You're a little late. Not to be rude but, you, much like many other people are the problem with the over cluttered redundant threads on XDA. There's a search button for a reason. Now should anyone have any trouble, there is a lot more info there since we had to troubleshoot more than just the Verizon devices.
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The basic method is probably the same, but doing it through Chrome to Phone was much more convenient for me. Worked the first time, unlike doing it through the phone browser.
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akanatrix said:
The basic method is probably the same, but doing it through Chrome to Phone was much more convenient for me. Worked the first time, unlike doing it through the phone browser.
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I'm not arguing that it was any better or worse. However, it would have been more efficient to use a thread already in use. It's kinda like all these battery threads we have. Why do we have so many? People either don't want to search or just feel good creating their own thread. This place could be much more efficient with some spam control.
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vdub804 said:
It works but it won't let me add the prepaid card
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Did you add the prepaid card on another rom? Once you switch you lose the ability tobre-add until Google fixes the issue.
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jonathan3579 said:
I'm not arguing that it was any better or worse. However, it would have been more efficient to use a thread already in use. It's kinda like all these battery threads we have. Why do we have so many? People either don't want to search or just feel good creating their own thread. This place could be much more efficient with some spam control.
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Hi jonathan3579. Full credit to you for coming up with the method - thank you!
Respectfully, I would disagree with your statement that the OP's post is just clutter. The OP provides a new approach to load GW, which I appreciate because I could not get the other method to work (prolly my error, but nice to have alternatives).
This new approach would be extremely hard to find on your thread "How to get Google Wallet (from Market) on Galaxy Nexus" - that thread is over 10 pages long, and I don't know of any way to sort through that many responses to find the one post with a usefull suggestion for an alternative method.
If there is a better way to search that I'm unaware of that will help me find a post like this that's on a 10 page thread I am all ears though. Thanks for your feedback.

karma

look at this guys http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1797083
i think this is the only useful thing in the off-topic section(other than my little pony stuff )
we need something oposite of thanks

-DarkKnight- said:
look at this guys http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1797083
i think this is the only useful thing in the off-topic section(other than my little pony stuff )
we need something oposite of thanks
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I believe that there is something potentially in the works for upvoting or downvoting posts, possibly hiding or collapsing posts that are downvoted enough times to a couple of lines. Not deleting them, so you could click a button to show the post and not hide it. There was a trial in the Nexus forum which has since stopped but it may be rolled out at some point it is deemed feasible.

Well
Hope something comes out like that
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It actually sounds good. And it could downplay the thanks systemvalready in place. So at least membera would think twice before posting.
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mf2112 said:
I believe that there is something potentially in the works for upvoting or downvoting posts, possibly hiding or collapsing posts that are downvoted enough times to a couple of lines. Not deleting them, so you could click a button to show the post and not hide it. There was a trial in the Nexus forum which has since stopped but it may be rolled out at some point it is deemed feasible.
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The Up/Down vote feature is still there on the Galaxy Nexus forum.

Lesicnik1 said:
The Up/Down vote feature is still there on the Galaxy Nexus forum.
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Really, I thought I read that it was closed but not my phone so never checked.
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[TIPS] Samsung Galaxy S III: 15 Power User Tips

Hello members,
Every once and a while I come across an interesting article that is worth noting such as the article titled "Samsung Galaxy S III: 15 Power User Tips" over at PC World. There were some well not so known tips and great features that were listed in this article that wowed even me about the Samsung Galaxy III. Dont take my word for it, go over there and become informed. If you know of any other tips that were not posted, please do share the wealth.
Some examples are such as :
Save That Screen Retrieved from this article here:
"Take a screenshot. And another. And another. Taking screenshots with the S III is a snap—all you have to do is swipe the screen with your palm. So go ahead, take some more. And some more. And, well, you get the idea.
Other Android phones don't make it quite as easy. If you're using a phone running Android version 4.0 or later, you have to press and hold the Volume Down and Power buttons at the same time"
Make the Phone a Flashlight
"Stop digging around your bag in the dark, hunting for your keys.
If you have your S III in hand, you've already got a flashlight. The Assistive Light widget—which you can add to your home screen by going to Apps, selecting the Widgets tab, and choosing Assistive Light—turns the camera's flash into a flashlight when you need it most. Some other Android phones have this widget as well.
Want to add the flashlight feature to your Android phone? Check out Tiny Flashlight + LED, available as a free download in Google Play."
Oh yes, here is a great one that I did not know of......
Wake Up in Style
Let's face it: We all have to get out of bed sometime. And what better way to face your day than to be prepared for all it has to offer.
Using the "Briefing" setting on your Galaxy S III's alarm clock, you can have your phone wake you by reading the time, weather and weather forecast, news headlines, and any appointments you may have lined up. To turn this feature on, go to alarm type in the settings menu and change it to briefing.
Not a Galaxy S III owner? Download WakeVoice from Google Play to get some of these features on your Android phone.
Regards,

A lot of those are pretty obvious now that the phone has been out for a while thanks anyways tho.
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Wow, way to troll
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Herp derp I downloaded a flashlight app without knowing there was a native one.
Delete! delete!

Crisisx1 said:
A lot of those are pretty obvious now that the phone has been out for a while thanks anyways tho.
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There is people out there that have just now or haven't yet gotten the phone. I can only dream of a day that people like you get wipes out from this earth. I can only dream.
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mac208x said:
There is people out there that have just now or haven't yet gotten the phone. I can only dream of a day that people like you get wipes out from this earth. I can only dream.
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Keep dreaming hoe
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Crisisx1 said:
Keep dreaming hoe
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this thread will get lock down soon if people keep this up.
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I for one didn't know about the alarm thing. It's not like people sit down a read the instruction manual anymore. We love to watch things a learn from visual stimulation. Most people that is
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Crisisx1 said:
A lot of those are pretty obvious now that the phone has been out for a while thanks anyways tho.
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I had no clue about the "briefing", so there was a good reason for his info. Just because you know it, doesnt mean EVERYONE else does. :silly:

Crisis - you seem angry. Why do you think that is?

dkmdlb said:
Crisis - you seem angry. Why do you think that is?
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Frustration of the posterior probably is the cause
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I'm confused about the custom EQ it talks about. I have looked everywhere I can think of and can't find the option. The way the article tells you to access it doesn't appear to be there, am I missing something?
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mac208x said:
There is people out there that have just now or haven't yet gotten the phone. I can only dream of a day that people like you get wipes out from this earth. I can only dream.
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That's a pretty sick dream. Maybe it was rude of the guy to post that but you don't even know what kind of a person he is IRL. If it bothers you just take a breath and let it go. Saying something like that feeds trolls and they keep going.
Thank you, OP.
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Dragoth12 said:
I'm confused about the custom EQ it talks about. I have looked everywhere I can think of and can't find the option. The way the article tells you to access it doesn't appear to be there, am I missing something?
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Go to the phone app, hit the menu button, click settings and its in there...just checked it out. pretty cool

shehrammajid said:
Go to the phone app, hit the menu button, click settings and its in there...just checked it out. pretty cool
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Bah. I never thought of going into the phone app. Thanks!
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joshnichols189 said:
That's a pretty sick dream. Maybe it was rude of the guy to post that but you don't even know what kind of a person he is IRL. If it bothers you just take a breath and let it go. Saying something like that feeds trolls and they keep going.
Thank you, OP.
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He could be whatever and whoever he wants in real life for all I care. After being around here for so long and other troll/asshole filled forums its very hard not to flip on someone. Sometimes funny stuff come out of too heh.
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mac208x said:
He could be whatever and whoever he wants in real life for all I care. After being around here for so long and other troll/asshole filled forums its very hard not to flip on someone. Sometimes funny stuff come out of too heh.
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Because feeding the troll solves all problems right?
But I won't argue anymore, since you're from Niles and we're practically neighbors

Serendipityguy, my old friend. Nice to see you here. Got a new toy I see.
@Others ~ If OPs other posts/threads are indicative of this one, then I would suspect that this will be an on-going OP with changes as they come up. He is one of the nicer users I have come across and has helped many people in his path. He's only here to help.

@serendipityguy
Thanks for the nice find. You always helped a lot in the vibe threads. Glad to see ya
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nice ,thanks :good:

Can you have the vibration for texts separate from pattern for calls?
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[Q] Always on Google Now mic?

I know someone on XDA made an app that allowed this, but I can't find it for the life of me. Does anyone know the name of the app? Thanks.

aooga said:
I know someone on XDA made an app that allowed this, but I can't find it for the life of me. Does anyone know the name of the app? Thanks.
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I know that the new Moto-X phone will be "always listening" and Google Now can be activated anytime by voice. However, there is yet to be solid confirmation this will be rolled out to other devices. One reason most devices do not use this is probably the strain it puts on the battery, always having to process audio.
A lot of threads seem to discuss this - how to achieve this task. However, it appears the general consensus is that the battery would drain to quickly.
I'm sorry this didn't really answer your question, maybe in the coming weeks, once people get their hands on the Moto-X, the hardware to implement the hands free Google Now will be studied in an attempt to replicate.
EDIT: I found something! I found an app in the play store called Open Mic+. It is really new and seems to accomplish the task you are talking about. The performance seems to be iffy for now, as its still in beta, and reviewers say it drains battery, but it could be really cool.

There's an app on Google play store called Google Mic +, it's the only one I could find. Works pretty well actually.
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Thanks guys. That was the one.
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Just call the NSA and ask them for the link to the API for the daemon they already have on your phone.
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daijizai said:
Just call the NSA and ask them for the link to the API for the daemon they already have on your phone.
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:laugh: lol

Sadly, it's not a joke.

Darn it. Not on the play store. Would someone kindly post the apk?

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HolyGrail said:
Darn it. Not on the play store. Would someone kindly post the apk?
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Yes- looks like it has been taken down. If someone has .apk we would really appreciate it!

Be you go. I don't know if this is the latest, but it's better than nothing:
https://anonfiles.com/file/211d1bf85aa7821d0e6b5103462b4dcd
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ehhpic said:
Yes- looks like it has been taken down. If someone has .apk we would really appreciate it!
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NSA again