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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.
So mysterious bookmarks keep appearing on my home screen every other day. I sort of ignored it at first but now there's one called SMS spy and something about location and now I'm creeped out. Anyone have any ideas? These don't show up in application cache or anything, just on my home screen.
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I have never heard of that before. What happens when you click it? Does it direct you to a website?
I would also browse your root folder directories and see if you can find anything out of the ordinary.
http://www.smsspy.org/
Someone is trying to spy on your text messages. Does anyone suspect you of cheating? Let us know the juicy details.
Google SMS spy and you will understand.
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Shift apps/malware for sure. Uncheck "install from unknown sources" and try to track down the rogue app. If you can't find anything, I'd factory reset. Don't wanna mess around with that stuff.
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So mysterious bookmarks keep appearing on my home screen every other day. I sort of ignored it at first but now there's one called SMS spy and something about location and now I'm creeped out. Anyone have any ideas? These don't show up in application cache or anything, just on my home screen.
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what have you been installing? any apps that aren't allowed to be discussed here can cause things like that.
Bro if your gonna download apps illegally, at least get a bunch of security applications, like 6 of em for 6 different opinions.
Speaking of malicious, Has anyone got a warning about Super user being malicious??? That is what both of security applications said. And I got it from the play store.
*facepalm*
Antivirus on anything is pointless if you're doing something completely legit.
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ÜBER™ said:
*facepalm*
Antivirus on anything is pointless if you're doing something completely legit.
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Changed ur profile picture huh bro???
rjcapp said:
http://www.smsspy.org/
Someone is trying to spy on your text messages. Does anyone suspect you of cheating? Let us know the juicy details.
Google SMS spy and you will understand.
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Haha the funny thing is that it showed up at my girlfriends house but trust me she has no clue how to work android or anything tech. Seriously this freaks me out.
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martonikaj said:
Shift apps/malware for sure. Uncheck "install from unknown sources" and try to track down the rogue app. If you can't find anything, I'd factory reset. Don't wanna mess around with that stuff.
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Thanks I'll try that. And I only install from the android market anyways so I'm confused.
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derekwilkinson said:
what have you been installing? any apps that aren't allowed to be discussed here can cause things like that.
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Dragn4rce said:
Bro if your gonna download apps illegally, at least get a bunch of security applications, like 6 of em for 6 different opinions.
Speaking of malicious, Has anyone got a warning about Super user being malicious??? That is what both of security applications said. And I got it from the play store.
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In response to both of you, I only have installed apps from android market. And nothing shady from what I know.
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DevilishSerpent said:
I have never heard of that before. What happens when you click it? Does it direct you to a website?
I would also browse your root folder directories and see if you can find anything out of the ordinary.
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Yes it does actually, so it must be a bookmark...I hope. But how would they all get there?? Ok I'll give it a shot, not sure what "ordinary" looks like but I'll see.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.antispycell.free
Maybe that can help you out. Good luck.
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Some apps from the market will do that. If you are getting any of the air push ads then that's what it is. Some apps are in the market that will do that. Best to find which app it is and delete it. That is from my experience.
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Haha the funny thing is that it showed up at my girlfriends house but trust me she has no clue how to work android or anything tech. Seriously this freaks me out.
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Never underestimate women, all women are nuts in the mind.
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Dragn4rce said:
Changed ur profile picture huh bro???
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Lol that's all you got outta that.
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*facepalm*
Antivirus on anything is pointless if you're doing something completely legit.
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Not nesesarily true, malicious apps have been found on the Play Store in the past.
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Not nesesarily true, malicious apps have been found on the Play Store in the past.
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Yeah but obviously a game or app that seems too good to be true is where malware is found. Not in angry birds. Like I said totally legit.
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A few apps from the play store will add bookmarks to your home screen. TBH I can't name any off the top of my head but has happened on my GF android before. Chances are an app you have downloaded has been developed by the same people who make this "SMS spy" app. I would go through installed Apps and note who the publisher is and see if any are the same as the SMS spy app.
Chances are its just pain in arse advertising.
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indyred99 said:
Some apps from the market will do that. If you are getting any of the air push ads then that's what it is. Some apps are in the market that will do that. Best to find which app it is and delete it. That is from my experience.
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As indyred99 said. Some apps allow air push ads. Download https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.byq.airblocker from the play store. (Must be rooted) reboot, then they will stop.
Also, only install apps from the play store.
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Hey guys, I just got an S3 3 days ago, just got paid again and was wondering if I should go ahead and spring for the note 2 but everyone keeps telling me since the note 2 has exynos, it will be hard to develop for or something? I've had an iPhone for 5 years so I'm a clinical retard when it comes to android stuff. It almost seems like the people saying that are kind of jealous that they don't or can't get the note 2. I was just wondering if you can easily root the note 2 and flash CM10, because I hate bloatware and love CM10 sounds. If CM10 isn't available is it possible to de bloat it at all?
De bloating is no problem. CM10 will lose the S-pen functionality on this monster.
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De bloating is no problem. CM10 will lose the S-pen functionality on this monster.
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Thanks for the reply brother. Another quick question, I used a very easy toolkit to root my S3, I don't remember who made but it was in green text and in console. Is there anything like that available for the note 2, it was amazingly simple to use and easily un rooted my S3, I've been on Android for all of 4 days so excuse my nubishness. Lol
Right now it is a little more difficult to root than a 1 click method...but in time I bet the developers will make it happen..
MY honest opinion...get the Note II...
Mac
Mac11700 said:
Right now it is a little more difficult to root than a 1 click method...but in time I bet the developers will make it happen..
MY honest opinion...get the Note II...
Mac
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Yeah I'm gonna go ahead and spring for the note 2, couple more questions and once again my apologies for being so noobish, is there a way to de bloat and get the quick reply texting, like CM10, without rooting?
*EDIT* Also is there way to get the CM10 sounds? I love the ringtones and sms notifications.
No.
I got tones on zedge
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drochro said:
Yeah I'm gonna go ahead and spring for the note 2, couple more questions and once again my apologies for being so noobish, is there a way to de bloat and get the quick reply texting, like CM10, without rooting?
*EDIT* Also is there way to get the CM10 sounds? I love the ringtones and sms notifications.
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Yes you could. Get someone with cm10 to extract them for you. I can do this later when I get home if you cant find them
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Titanium backup to be bloat
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kleeman7 said:
Yes you could. Get someone with cm10 to extract them for you. I can do this later when I get home if you cant find them
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That would be awesome bro, I also heard you can disable bloatware from the native note 2 file manager. Guess there's no need to root....yet.
drochro said:
That would be awesome bro, I also heard you can disable bloatware from the native note 2 file manager. Guess there's no need to root....yet.
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I rooted within 5 minutes of getting the phone, but I would imagine that this only applies if you're rooted. AT&T doesn't want you taking its bloat/spy/malware off, so I really doubt they'd let an unrooted user go through and delete the apps.
I'm waiting for the Multi-view update before rooting. Save myself from having to unroot. And as for bloatware, you can just "disable" it - without rooting.
And as for it being "dead in the water".... what you talking about? News to me...
drochro said:
Hey guys, I just got an S3 3 days ago, just got paid again and was wondering if I should go ahead and spring for the note 2 but everyone keeps telling me since the note 2 has exynos, it will be hard to develop for or something? I've had an iPhone for 5 years so I'm a clinical retard when it comes to android stuff. It almost seems like the people saying that are kind of jealous that they don't or can't get the note 2. I was just wondering if you can easily root the note 2 and flash CM10, because I hate bloatware and love CM10 sounds. If CM10 isn't available is it possible to de bloat it at all?
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As far as rooting goes... There is a method on here that literally takes about 3 mins from beginning to end.. very easy. Once rooted, just download and install Cleanrom Lite 1.0...this rom is debloated and extremely fast/smooth. There are plenty of sms apps that provide quick reply... gosms/chompsms/handcent are just a few. This is one awesome phone and I wouldn't worry too much about development, or lack thereof.
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That would be awesome bro, I also heard you can disable bloatware from the native note 2 file manager. Guess there's no need to root....yet.
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No need to root to de-bloat. I'm on the stock ROM, haven't seen a need to root yet.
1. Go to: "Settings | Application Manager" and swipe over to the "All" tab.
2. Find what you want gone (i.e. all of the AT&T apps) and tap it.
3. Clear data, Clear cache. Some apps might also require you to "uninstall updates".
4. Force stop.
5. Disable.
You're done. If you later want to re-enable something, scroll down to the bottom of the "All" list ... it has everything you've disabled listed there. I've disabled about 32 things that came preloaded, including almost all the Samsung cloud stuff, GMail, all the Google Sync services, all the Google additional services (apps like Google+ and Google Play Magazines/Movies & TV/Music, not Android system services), with no issues whatsoever.
powerwagon said:
As far as rooting goes... There is a method on here that literally takes about 3 mins from beginning to end.. very easy. Once rooted, just download and install Cleanrom Lite 1.0...this rom is debloated and extremely fast/smooth. There are plenty of sms apps that provide quick reply... gosms/chompsms/handcent are just a few. This is one awesome phone and I wouldn't worry too much about development, or lack thereof.
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Is there an SMS app with Quick Reply that preserves the look of the stock Jelly Bean SMS app? I really like the way it looks already loaded on the Note 2 so I don't want to take away its aesthetics.
UserNamer said:
No need to root to de-bloat. I'm on the stock ROM, haven't seen a need to root yet.
1. Go to: "Settings | Application Manager" and swipe over to the "All" tab.
2. Find what you want gone (i.e. all of the AT&T apps) and tap it.
3. Clear data, Clear cache. Some apps might also require you to "uninstall updates".
4. Force stop.
5. Disable.
You're done. If you later want to re-enable something, scroll down to the bottom of the "All" list ... it has everything you've disabled listed there. I've disabled about 32 things that came preloaded, including almost all the Samsung cloud stuff, GMail, all the Google Sync services, all the Google additional services (apps like Google+ and Google Play Magazines/Movies & TV/Music, not Android system services), with no issues whatsoever.
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Exactly correct. A nice touch on sammys part
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erick161 said:
Exactly correct. A nice touch on sammys part
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Its actually part of android 4.0.
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drochro said:
That would be awesome bro, I also heard you can disable bloatware from the native note 2 file manager. Guess there's no need to root....yet.
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yes go to setting-application manager slide to the right until u see all apps then scroll down to any app u want to debloat select then disable. Boom the app will disappear. Remember this method only disable the app if u want to delete them then need root. Learn about Odin stuff that easy for new noobs. Good luck
I've heard so many complaints already. Is it worth it?
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I've heard so many complaints already. Is it worth it?
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your statement couldn't be further from the truth.
care to list the complaints that have anything to do with the update?
wtf I never seen any issues with this update.
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I've seen them in the other q&a forum. You can see it by yourself.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36050860
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36048432
Sorry...this is XDA...and IMHO...no stock update is worth the effort..Flash a good rom of your choosing..and you will be far ahead of any table scrapes AT&T chooses to throw to you..
Mac
Both the posts you link have 1 problem each in them. The second probably isn't even related to the update but more the way it was flashed (op said flashed multiple times, why?) Or a problem with their sd card.
How is this so many complaints?
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Mac11700 said:
Sorry...this is XDA...and IMHO...no stock update is worth the effort..Flash a good rom of your choosing..and you will be far ahead of any table scrapes AT&T chooses to throw to you..
Mac
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THIS.....:good:
Mac11700 said:
Sorry...this is XDA...and IMHO...no stock update is worth the effort..Flash a good rom of your choosing..and you will be far ahead of any table scrapes AT&T chooses to throw to you..
Mac
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Yup Yup
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No problems here stock. Hell, I've had no problems period. Been stock since purchase. Not even rooted...which is shocking for me
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No problems here stock. Hell, I've had no problems period. Been stock since purchase. Not even rooted...which is shocking for me
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The update running fine here to .Didnt like SYNC toggle removed to add Multi window toggle.At some point Im gonna have to root so i can at a toggle mod.I would like to have a data and sync toggle but for now Im stuck with widgets.
Which Toggle Widget do you use for Sync?
Randyr4w said:
The update running fine here to .Didnt like SYNC toggle removed to add Multi window toggle.At some point Im gonna have to root so i can at a toggle mod.I would like to have a data and sync toggle but for now Im stuck with widgets.
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Which toggle widget do you use for Sync? I have the same complaint; I would much rather have the sync widget back.
thanks
There's a Wifi issue with this update. ... not sure if I'm the only one though. ... but I can't find any solutions...
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Randyr4w said:
The update running fine here to .Didnt like SYNC toggle removed to add Multi window toggle.At some point Im gonna have to root so i can at a toggle mod.I would like to have a data and sync toggle but for now Im stuck with widgets.
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I'm just curious--what do you use the sync toggle for? I've never wanted to turn that off, but maybe there's an advantage that I'm overlooking. Is it just for when you need to conserve battery charge or data transmission?
I'm having an issue. I'm running stock. Since the update, when I use the S-pen with chrome or google search the samsung keyboard crashes. Which causes chrome to crash. Any ideas on how I can fix it?
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Which toggle widget do you use for Sync? I have the same complaint; I would much rather have the sync widget back.
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I use Elixir 2 for my widgets gives me alittle customizing .
I have seen a few other complaints but can't find the posts. Plus if you keep reading down the thread, there are people reporting problems. All these are enough to trigger a question.
I also sense some attitude in your post, I don't know where that comes from . I am simply asking a question, I don't know why that would upset people. If I offended you, my apologies.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/04/facebook-home-to-hit-select-phones-on-april-12th/
I hope we are not forced to use this on our phones.
Facebook? Spacebook? Oooo that's that app I deleted from my phone and url I wiped from my brain.
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Yeah, saw that also. Good for us!
It will be interesting to see what its like
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Great! More bloatware to remove from the next firmware update.
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You guys know it's just an app right? It will not be forced.
So..
A Facebook Launcher?
Seems annoying lol.
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I hope we are not forced to use this on our phones.
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haha
this looks simply awful
sadly, many family members i know will love this.
I hope it's something that doesn't try and take over your phone's basic functionality. If it's just an App that doesn't do anything until you run it then that's fine with me.
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I hope it's something that doesn't try and take over your phone's basic functionality. If it's just an App that doesn't do anything until you run it then that's fine with me.
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It probably does run in the background on boot, unles you AutoStart it off.
On the stock-based ROMs, there's a background service called "SNS" (IIRC) that has the Facebook logo as its icon. This app probably uses that service. SNS can be safely frozen.
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It probably does run in the background on boot, unles you AutoStart it off.
On the stock-based ROMs, there's a background service called "SNS" (IIRC) that has the Facebook logo as its icon. This app probably uses that service. SNS can be safely frozen.
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Thanks Skripka, that's good to know. I just got my Note 2 and am relatively new to Android in general. When you say frozen, does that mean disabled?
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Thanks Skripka, that's good to know. I just got my Note 2 and am relatively new to Android in general. When you say frozen, does that mean disabled?
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IIRC, SNS cannot be disabled via Manage Apps....It must be "frozen" (disabled) via a root tool like Titanium Backup.
*I don't for for sure what services this new Faceplant app uses...I'm just guessing. Not on the Faceplant, and not going to join just to find out.
It looks stupid. Why would I want facebook all over my phone? Not really interested in what bob ate, or where janes shopping, or what sally saw on the side of the road yesterday.....
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It looks stupid. Why would I want facebook all over my phone? Not really interested in what bob ate, or where janes shopping, or what sally saw on the side of the road yesterday.....
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My thoughts exactly lol
I hate how they keep cramming FB and Twitter down our throats. If I wanted to let my friend know that I just took a dump, I'd call him on the phone like normal people.
I am glad to see an even greater number and diversity of apps coming to android, and specifically the Note2. That said, Facebook Home will never have an opportunity to afflict my Note2.
Would be promising if it weren't made by Facebook. The app alone is lucky to still be installed.
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Why is everybody attacking this? It's an optional app, no more intrusive than any other app on the market. Download it if you want to give it ago, uninstall it if you don't like it.
Anyone find it in the market yet? The facebook app had an update but when I go to settings and enable facebook home it takes me to Google play and says item not found.
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Anyone find it in the market yet? The facebook app had an update but when I go to settings and enable facebook home it takes me to Google play and says item not found.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.home
It's in the market but when I try to install it says "not supported in your region". Nek Minnit try the APK that woks on my GSIII, go to install on my Note II "unsupported device" aaarrggghh.
Anyone else get it to run on their N7105?