Pretty simple really, I successfully installed 8.1 RTM, everything's working just fine but my gamer avatar on the Xbox live app seems to have vanished since 8.1 was installed! All my gamer tag details are there and correct but there just a space where an avatar should be..
Can anyone tell me how to get it back please?
Uninstall and reinstall the app?
SixSixSevenSeven said:
Uninstall and reinstall the app?
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I just deleted the games app but I can't find it again to download and install!!!
How do I get it back??
Homey said:
I just deleted the games app but I can't find it again to download and install!!!
How do I get it back??
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Ook, I found it and installed it but this time, the entire panel with the avatar is missing!
The 'old' one had the light coloured panel next to the Gamer tag / edit profile / share profile etc..
Not sure what to do now.
Close the app (drag from the top of screen and throw the app off of the bottom of the screen) and re-launch it. Verify that your WiFi is working and that the app says that you're signed in. Check that you can access your account from Settings->Account in the app. Try toggling avatars off and then on again under Settings->Preferences. Reboot the tablet. Try uninstalling and re-installing the app one more time. Try refreshing Windows (under Settings->Change PC Settings->Update and recovery->Recovery). Give it a day or so to see if it resolves itself.
If all else fails, consider re-installing Windows, either by choosing Settings->Change PC Settings->Update and recovery->Recovery->"Remove everything and re-install Windows" or running Setup.exe again and, this time, choosing "Keep Nothing." A couple of other people have reported similar minor issues after upgrading that clean installations resolved.
Osprey00 said:
Try toggling avatars off and then on again under Settings->Preferences. .
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Thanks but I don't see a "Preferences" option in the settings in the app. Am I missing something?
All I see in settings are:
Account
About
Feedback
Permissions
Rate and Review
Homey said:
Thanks but I don't see a "Preferences" option in the settings in the app. Am I missing something?
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We're talking about the "Games" app, the one with the green tile with the icon of an Xbox controller, right? I have a Preferences option there (just double-checked). I'm just using the version that came with 8.1. Maybe it and the store app aren't the same version.
I refreshed the OS install and everything's back to normal. I guess the games app in the store is an older version!
One thing I noticed was that there's no way to edit the avatar. I was sure that read a review of 8.1 that showed someone editing their avatar on the tablet but I guess I must have been mistaken.
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Several new apps showed up in the Samsung Zone last night:
Video Call
Basically what it sounds like, a 3G-based video calling app. Unfortunately, it apparently requires a FFC, so all it does on the Focus is display an error message and quit.
RSS Times
A pretty nice Google Reader app
AllShare
Samsung's DLNA media sharing app. But again, on the Focus all it does is display a "not supported" error and quit.
FunShot
An interesting-looking (haven't played with it yet) photo editor with some "funky" effects.
MiniDiary
A diary app with text, voice, drawing and photo support.
I'd have thought OEMs would be allowed to only target certain devices for their apps, so either they can't and theyre for the omnia w (etc) or we might be inline for some driver updates...
I use Minidiary which is a good app... we cannot use vedio call app but i think its prety amazing specially cos we can make vedio calls to iphone and android phones even if they dont have this app...
i want to upgrade to omnia W phone, but i will loose all my texts and have to unlock all levels again from begining in my xbox games.. which is the only thing preventing me from switching phones..
There is also an Advanced Text Message app if you tap on "more from Samsung.." but it doesn't work either.
They should let the video call app work on phones with no ffc. At least we can see the other person or we might use a mirror.
Working dlna would have been very good.
singularity0821 said:
There is also an Advanced Text Message app if you tap on "more from Samsung.." but it doesn't work either.
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I can't see that one on my Focus, but I do see the new high fidelity positioning app, which is the first new app from Samsung that installs into the settings screen. It has two settings, one that increases GPS accuracy by using other sensors such as accelerometer and compass, and one that enables use of GLONASS (for users in Russia).
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I can't see that one on my Focus, but I do see the new high fidelity positioning app, which is the first new app from Samsung that installs into the settings screen. It has two settings, one that increases GPS accuracy by using other sensors such as accelerometer and compass, and one that enables use of GLONASS (for users in Russia).
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I downloaded that app. Interesting how it installs itself in your settings. My question is, what if we want to uninstall it? How do we? Holding it down doesnt give us the option.
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I downloaded that app. Interesting how it installs itself in your settings. My question is, what if we want to uninstall it? How do we? Holding it down doesnt give us the option.
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Well, I know this isn't the same, but you can just disable it...
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I downloaded that app. Interesting how it installs itself in your settings. My question is, what if we want to uninstall it? How do we? Holding it down doesnt give us the option.
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if you can sideload the xap this worked for me.
get XAPDeployX.exe
load Zune and have phone plugged into USB
start XAPDeployX.exe
load the app you want to remove from settings page
check options "force uninstall if application is already installed"
click deploy. at some point XAPDeployX will tell you that it found and successfully uninstalled the existing application.
right then you unplug the phone, just in time before it installs the new one.
voila, the app is gone from settings.
albertleao said:
I downloaded that app. Interesting how it installs itself in your settings. My question is, what if we want to uninstall it? How do we? Holding it down doesnt give us the option.
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There is really no need to uninstall it. It takes up very little space, and if neither option is turned on, it does nothing.
RoboDad said:
There is really no need to uninstall it. It takes up very little space, and if neither option is turned on, it does nothing.
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not if you are anal like some of us that can't bare the fact that there is something stray in the settings page
derausgewanderte said:
not if you are anal like some of us that can't bare the fact that there is something stray in the settings page
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Oh, I am. OCD is my life . I just look at it as Samsung providing an app to install a Mango setting that didn't make it through development in time for the official Mango update. In other words, if the setting had been part of the Mango firmware update, there would be no way to "uninstall" it without uninstalling Mango, right?
In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if the setting is automatically included in future Samsung firmware updates.
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I'd have thought OEMs would be allowed to only target certain devices for their apps, so either they can't and theyre for the omnia w (etc) or we might be inline for some driver updates...
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Werent we like Xbox friends before? did you just unfriended me from your xbox?
Purple11 said:
Werent we like Xbox friends before? did you just unfriended me from your xbox?
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Huh?! No idea what you're talking about!
After install rom manager not working. Uninstalled and reinstalled now working.
New problem miui V5 install and gapps
susieq29 said:
After install rom manager not working. Uninstalled and reinstalled now working.
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Also how do you add another email account?
U don't make any scene dude. U need to explain better
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Esteway.619 said:
U don't make any scene dude. U need to explain better
Sent From My Miui Powered Galaxy Nexus
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I want to add a hotmail email account?
Also location services not working on map. When I press navigation "waiting for location" appears. It seems to be taking a long time. It works after a few minutes. I went into maps found my location as you said. Anyway to make location work faster.
Also at the top right hand side of my phone the sync arrows are there? What does that mean.
Also I do not see a browser that installed. I thought Chrome would be on the device. Don't see it?
Thanks for the fast response.
For the browser why won't u just download chrome from the play store? Location works but it is slow. U need to remember miui or any custom ROM for that matter are all work in progress and should not be taken as a perfect working ROM. There should be a tab on the email app that should let u add another email.
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email app
Esteway.619 said:
For the browser why won't u just download chrome from the play store? Location works but it is slow. U need to remember miui or any custom ROM for that matter are all work in progress and should not be taken as a perfect working ROM. There should be a tab on the email app that should let u add another email.
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I could not find email app? I downloaded a new one and it's working.
Thanks
So far so good. Everything is working fine. I am always a little nervous when doing updates on Rom's. So thanks for putting up with my questions.
Thanks for continuing to update this phone. I love it and don't want to start with a new one yet.
Two arrows at top
susieq29 said:
I could not find email app? I downloaded a new one and it's working.
Thanks
So far so good. Everything is working fine. I am always a little nervous when doing updates on Rom's. So thanks for putting up with my questions.
Thanks for continuing to update this phone. I love it and don't want to start with a new one yet.
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What are the two sync arrows at the top of the screen. Can I get rid of this
It was syncing continuously. Went to toggle screen saw syncing turning. Pressed it and auto sync appeared the symbol disappeared from top of screen. Just letting you know in case anyone else has this problem.
Thanks again
susieq29 said:
What are the two sync arrows at the top of the screen. Can I get rid of this
It was syncing continuously. Went to toggle screen saw syncing turning. Pressed it and auto sync appeared the symbol disappeared from top of screen. Just letting you know in case anyone else has this problem.
Thanks again
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Go to settings accounts. Its probably the xioami account syncing your pic,call log,MMS just uncheck those and it should stop.
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Esteway.619 said:
Go to settings accounts. Its probably the xioami account syncing your pic,call log,MMS just uncheck those and it should stop.
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Gallery
Esteway.619 said:
Go to settings accounts. Its probably the xioami account syncing your pic,call log,MMS just uncheck those and it should stop.
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I have two gallery apps on my computer. One is Google which plays slide shows etc
One is the Miui Gallery Apk. which does not work.
Can I delete the Miui Gallery Apk using root explorer and safely loose anything?
network services not on?
When I open Google search I get message location services not on. I turned everyone of the location services I can find. My maps are working.
Everything seems to be working. Except that annoying message? I tried putting the network apk. System apps. I got message skip or cancel. I choose skip. Then I tried again and choose overwrite that failed?
How do you turn on quick control on the browser? I can't find the labs tab
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How do you turn on quick control on the browser? I can't find the labs tab
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In GNote 2012 you access it from within the browser, expand the hamburger stack then select settings.
Note: The hamburger stack icon that brings up the menu bar or 3 dot menu icon bar.
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In GNote 2012 you access it from within the browser, expand the hamburger stack then select settings.
Note: The hamburger stack icon that brings up the menu bar or 3 dot menu icon bar.
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I know how to open up settings but I can't find the option to turn quick opt on
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I know how to open up settings but I can't find the option to turn quick opt on
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I believe quick controls was removed a long time ago. I haven't seen it since I had the s3 and s4.
craze96 said:
How do you turn on quick control on the browser? I can't find the labs tab
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This is crazy, why did they remove such a usefull feature !
Please Samsung, put it back !
Is there another browser that have a Quick control feature/plugin ?
And also, on my S3 the stock browser sync my favorites with my gmail account... How can I do this on the Note 2014 ?
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I would suggest installing the AOSP Browser if you have root. Use the installer by the same name in the play store. Choose the Chromesync option during install. The new default browser is too gimped besides it's pretty tabs.
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I would suggest installing the AOSP Browser if you have root. Use the installer by the same name in the play store. Choose the Chromesync option during install. The new default browser is too gimped besides it's pretty tabs.
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Thanks ! I've install the Aosp browser (non root version) and find the Quick Controls back
But I can't find a way to sync my Google account Bookmark... I only see the local favorites.
In the tablet settings all the Google account sync are check, any ideas ?
I didn't saw any Chromesync option during the installation.
Thanks.
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Thanks ! I've install the Aosp browser (non root version) and find the Quick Controls back
But I can't find a way to sync my Google account Bookmark... I only see the local favorites.
In the tablet settings all the Google account sync are check, any ideas ?
I didn't saw any Chromesync option during the installation.
Thanks.
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Just fyi, he said if you have root. You said you got the non root version. If something he said isn't working, the first thing you need do is get root, uninstall non root version, and then install one you were told to install. If this doesn't fix your problems, then come back and let us know what happens....
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Just fyi, he said if you have root. You said you got the non root version. If something he said isn't working, the first thing you need do is get root, uninstall non root version, and then install one you were told to install. If this doesn't fix your problems, then come back and let us know what happens....
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Thanks for your info, of course I've understood that I have to be root but I don't want to root my tablet. So, is there a solution to sync the bookmarks without the rooted version ?
Thanks
Honestly I use chrome....I don't see why everyone wants a stock browser or the aosp one when chrome is awesome. Maybe there are issues with it that don't bother me or don't notice, but I love chrome. It syncs all of my bookmarks between my tablets phone and my desktop with no issues....I can even follow what I open on device the other ones....don't see could be bad it myself than flash support but I don't think aosp or stock one has that either
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Honestly I use chrome....I don't see why everyone wants a stock browser or the aosp one when chrome is awesome. Maybe there are issues with it that don't bother me or don't notice, but I love chrome. It syncs all of my bookmarks between my tablets phone and my desktop with no issues....I can even follow what I open on device the other ones....don't see could be bad it myself than flash support but I don't think aosp or stock one has that either
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Just test the Quick Controls in Aosp and you will understand I can't live whitout them...
And I don't understand why the others browsers don't have such a feature ! It's so usfull, specially on a tablet, you can surf without removing your hand to open new tabs, go back or forward, bookmark pages, refresh a page and a lot more !
I've chosen to post this fix that I have created here to bring more attention to XDA, instead of posting directly on OPPO Forums. This is because OPPO staff have clearly stated with their latest release of ColorOS v2.1.5i that it will be their last.
The mods also didn't reply when I offered to share with them this, so.. That's the situation there.
For those who still prefer ColorOS while Project Spectrum is being developed (released today but not all ColorOS features included), follow the steps below.
After 3 weeks if testing.. Here is the fix!!
Issue:
After some usage, you notice app notifications appear, then disappear immediately.
After reboot, this behavior persists. Additionally, your startup apps do not autostart anymore.
Apps in the background are automatically closed after switching to another app.
Manual Fix:
There is a problematic folder and file that needs to be removed. Use a file manager such as Solid Explorer to browse to the files and remove them.
/data/data_bpm - remove folder and files
/data/system/appops.xml - remove file
Reboot and all is fixed.
Persistent notifications hidden using notification centre reappears. Just enable and disable the notification through the notifications control and it will go away.
Tasker is recommended to create a reboot button. The task sequence for reboot would be to remove the problematic files and folder before reboot. It automates the process making your life easier.
If this helps you..
Please spread the word and link back to this thread on xda. ?
Thanks for the fix, dude, very much appreciated
Well done! Even though I am not using COS anymore, I really do appreciate your post!
Thank you for the fix! Cheers
Thanks for the share. Will try this. In the meantime, anyone still having notification problems, try greenify. The fix is in experimental features but you will need to pay for this feature. I've decided to settle on 2.1.5i. Will move to asop when it is more stable. Cheers.
tropical cactus said:
Thanks for the share. Will try this. In the meantime, anyone still having notification problems, try greenify. The fix is in experimental features but you will need to pay for this feature. I've decided to settle on 2.1.5i. Will move to asop when it is more stable. Cheers.
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Could you elaborate more? I'm also using greenify but issue still persists.
You need xposed framework for it to work. In settings, go to experimental features. Tick telephony wake up, don't remove notifications and gcm push. I have all notifications coming in on time. Gmail default app seems to be the only problem app so I use default email app instead. P.s. I tried deleting the first folder and files but it shows up again after reboot. The second file is gone. Is this correct? Thanks.
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You need xposed framework for it to work. In settings, go to experimental features. Tick telephony wake up, don't remove notifications and gcm push. I have all notifications coming in on time. Gmail default app seems to be the only problem app so I use default email app instead. P.s. I tried deleting the first folder and files but it shows up again after reboot. The second file is gone. Is this correct? Thanks.
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I had all the options selected. Guess it does not work for me.
And yes, files are recreated. I would suggest adding the deletion to a task sequence for reboot to automate the procedure.
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I had all the options selected. Guess it does not work for me.
And yes, files are recreated. I would suggest adding the deletion to a task sequence for reboot to automate the procedure.
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Regarding notifications, I've also put every messaging app and email in white list and auto run management. Funny why it's not working out for you. I get reply notifications from youtube too, without adding it. Not sure about how to do the task sequence but everything seems to be fine now.
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I had all the options selected. Guess it does not work for me.
And yes, files are recreated. I would suggest adding the deletion to a task sequence for reboot to automate the procedure.
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How to adding the deletion to a task sequence..
jalaluddin98 said:
How to adding the deletion to a task sequence..
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You can use Tasker to create a reboot button or profile.
But I suggest using other mm roms.. Coloros pales in comparison after I switched.
If you're rooted, removing Security Centre would stop a lot of issues....
These Chinese phones are over the top on built in security apps and I assume because China has a lot of aggressive adware.
Xposed and MinMinGaurd, plus AdBlock Browser fixes a lot of issues.
@RobboW Do you really remove the Security Centre?
I kept it but it is annoying at times. You have to go in and check so many settings if you install anything you want to run at boot or start up itself. I even had to move a couple of apps into system instead of user so they would run reliably.
Does Xposed trouble with Color OS?
Deleting the file and folder seems to do the job, but not 100%. Yesterday I noticed Waze was closing after switching to another app, so I checked and they were back in the data folder. Deleted them again, but they seem to reappear after every reboot? Anyway, now waze seems to work and does not close with the "new" fikes.
Another solution to the problem is to convert apps that have problems to system apps. It worked for me with Chrome (wasn't getting Facebook notifications at all in chrome), Google Calendar, and Titanium Backup (batch actions would not complete because the app would close when not in foreground).
Do you need to be rooted to locate/delete the two files? I can't seem to find it on my device.
play8oy said:
Do you need to be rooted to locate/delete the two files? I can't seem to find it on my device.
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Yes.
If you are like me, you hate the all white of default Sammy N because it's obnoxious and straining. I have figured out how to apply purchased themes to the N beta. I was not able to purchase new ones either. I would get an error, even if I had the links.
Go to the Galaxy Apps store and select Categories. At the top of that page there will be a themes banner. Click on that, then go to the three dots at the top. Hit "My Page" then "Purchased". Your themes should be there, and you'll be able to download and apply them.
*Added screenshots in second post. The full site corrupted the pics and the mobile app wouldn't let me add in an edit.*
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The Galaxy Apps Store shows that it is installed, but I can't access it. Am I missing something? I don't have anything disabled.
I realized I can do this through Samsung Themes without having to go through the Galaxy Apps Store. Thanks!!!
Anyone else have issues with Ultra Powersaving Mode? I disabled it and after resetting my phone everything was blown up out of proportion, wallpaper reverted, quick toggles reverted, and several other setting reverts. Had a theme installed so it may be related during restoring theme.
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The Galaxy Apps Store shows that it is installed, but I can't access it. Am I missing something? I don't have anything disabled.
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I had that issue at first as well. The App store automagically appeared somehow. Going through themes should work, but I bet an error every time I try to do it through settings.
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Anyone else have issues with Ultra Powersaving Mode? I disabled it and after resetting my phone everything was blown up out of proportion, wallpaper reverted, quick toggles reverted, and several other setting reverts. Had a theme installed so it may be related during restoring theme.
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I haven't used it yet. I've been using the mid battery settings in device maintenance and it's been working flawlessly.
ironbesterer said:
I haven't used it yet. I've been using the mid battery settings in device maintenance and it's been working flawlessly.
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Yeah Medium one rocks!
will free themes that ive already downloaded work?..havnt purchased any themes and thats the only thing holding me back from updating to 7.0 is that I know I'm not going to be able to stand that obnoxious White
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cammeron1978 said:
will free themes that ive already downloaded work?..havnt purchased any themes and thats the only thing holding me back from updating to 7.0 is that I know I'm not going to be able to stand that obnoxious White
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Yes free themes show up in your purchased library if you have downloaded them before.