I tried to organize my app drawer and I made a folder for Google Apps and put all the Google Apps in it. When I reboot, the folder is empty and the apps are no longer in the folder and just in the app drawer.
Other folders I created are fine it's just Google Apps... Is there a way to fix this?
I don't think this matters but I am rooted.
DarkManX4lf said:
I tried to organize my app drawer and I made a folder for Google Apps and put all the Google Apps in it. When I reboot, the folder is empty and the apps are no longer in the folder and just in the app drawer.
Other folders I created are fine it's just Google Apps... Is there a way to fix this?
I don't think this matters but I am rooted.
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I've had this happen with any app, not just Google Apps. It seems not to stick the firts time but when I put it back in the folder it tends to stay.
M4ver1ck said:
I've had this happen with any app, not just Google Apps. It seems not to stick the firts time but when I put it back in the folder it tends to stay.
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It's really annoying. It just doesn't seem to stay at all. I can keep putting the apps into the folder and it doesn't stay.
DarkManX4lf said:
It's really annoying. It just doesn't seem to stay at all. I can keep putting the apps into the folder and it doesn't stay.
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Do you drag and drop them in the folder or do you just use the plus to select them all?
I noticed (after my previous response) that if you drag and drop them, they will stay. For some reason using the plus to select the apps is hit or miss.
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Do you drag and drop them in the folder or do you just use the plus to select them all?
I noticed (after my previous response) that if you drag and drop them, they will stay. For some reason using the plus to select the apps is hit or miss.
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I've been using the plus sign. I'm making the folder in the app drawer and that's where it won't stay.
DarkManX4lf said:
I've been using the plus sign. I'm making the folder in the app drawer and that's where it won't stay.
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Try making the folder then tap edit and drag and drop the apps into the folder. That's how I got mine to stick.
M4ver1ck said:
Try making the folder then tap edit and drag and drop the apps into the folder. That's how I got mine to stick.
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Thanks that worked!
I'm having the same problem!
M4ver1ck said:
Try making the folder then tap edit and drag and drop the apps into the folder. That's how I got mine to stick.
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I'm having the same problem! I tried asking T-Mobile, and Samsung, and they didn't have a clue how to fix it. I've only been using the plus sign, but not any more! Thanks, again! Sincerely, Bob Huntington
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Is there any way trouble do this without it not allowing u to view your media files. Is there a way to trick the system to make it believe its running anyhow?? Anyone?? Development?? Thanks.
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Only way to do disable it would jack stuff up. But you could put the .nomedia file in the root of the SDcard. But again that would mess a lot of stuff up.
I have found it makes it quicker if you put .nomedia in all the folders that you don't want it to scan. I only have 4 folder I allow it to scan.
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Only way to do disable it would jack stuff up. But you could put the .nomedia file in the root of the SDcard. But again that would mess a lot of stuff up.
I have found it makes it quicker if you put .nomedia in all the folders that you don't want it to scan. I only have 4 folder I allow it to scan.
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? can you explain? .nomedia, how would i do this?
Yea what is this no media file you speak of
popper668 said:
? can you explain? .nomedia, how would i do this?
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Its basically an empty text file. Anything on your sdcard that starts with a "." doesnt get scanned. So a .nomedia file placed in a folder keeps that folder and all sub folders from being scanned. Or you could name the folders with a "." in them. Ex: .images .wallpapers .videos
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You'll need to be rooted.. but there is an app called rescan media root. You can disable scanning in there so that it won't run when you first boot.. but if you need your media.. I.e. pictures, music, etc. (which I never do because I use mortplayer which builds its own library) you can turn it on let it scan and then turn it back off and everything will work fine.
cd's or tapes?
I'm sure you have your reasons for wanting to do this, but how often are you rebooting your phone that makes this an issue?
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socos25 said:
I'm sure you have your reasons for wanting to do this, but how often are you rebooting your phone that makes this an issue?
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Don't know about him... but everytime I changed something on my sd it would scan. Got kind of annoying.
cd's or tapes?
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Hi. Im wondering if there is a modified gallery apk floating around. I really hate picasa, with a passion. Even if it isnt the 3D gallery, I dont care. When I remove the gallery and use a third party viewer app, we cant set lock screen wallpapers. Thanks!
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Under Accounts and Sync|Google, uncheck the Sync Picasa Web Albums box and they wont show up in the Gallery.
My fav picture viewing app that I bring with me to every rom I run is QuickPic. Its super small and fast and does everything I want it to, including setting homescreen and lockscreen pics.
Check it out: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alensw.PicFolder&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5hbGVuc3cuUGljRm9sZGVyIl0.
If you're referring to the fact that your email auto checks for new mail every 30 min. you can go into your email settings and set the frequency of checking email to "Never".
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Under Accounts and Sync|Google, uncheck the Sync Picasa Web Albums box and they wont show up in the Gallery.
My fav picture viewing app that I bring with me to every rom I run is QuickPic. Its super small and fast and does everything I want it to, including setting homescreen and lockscreen pics.
Check it out: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alensw.PicFolder&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5hbGVuc3cuUGljRm9sZGVyIl0.
If you're referring to the fact that your email auto checks for new mail every 30 min. you can go into your email settings and set the frequency of checking email to "Never".
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Remove the stock gallery and you can not set lock screen wallpapers, even with quikpic. Which Ive used on all of my devices. Looking to remove the picasa sync option altogether which you cant do unless you remove the 3d gallery, but then you cant set lock screen wallpapers. Hence the search for a modified stock gallery.
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I've never seen my email app use any inordinate amount of battery life as a result of it running in the background nor have I ever read a post of how someones stock email client is draining batt life. Is that whats happening to you?
And to avoid the issue of setting wallpapers with other apps, just don't remove the stock gallery app and the 3rd party apps you use should set wallpapers just fine. If you don't like the stock app, don't use it. But to remove it altogether sounds like its leading to problems.
Not sure what you mean by remove Picasa sync option altogether. Just uncheck the box and its done, no more syncing, or are you referring to removing the menu enrty/option altogether under Accounts and Sync|Google.
If so I guess I'll go now. It sounds like you want dev help from someone willing to work on code for you. Thats waaay outta my league.
Disclaimer: I'm not responsible for your phone blowing up, freezing, bootlooping, your partner leaving you or your cat dying. Make a nand.
I modified the stock Gallery apk so that I wouldnt have the "Sync Picasa" option under the accounts in "Accounts & Sync".
I really do not like having that option in there, so I solved my problem.
I have attached the Gallery apk to share if anyone else is as picky as I am.
I simply moved it to /system/app, overwriting or deleting the original, then fixed the permissions. I kept the original odex file. Rebooted and all is well.
Extract the zip/rar file and use the apk inside.
I hope some of you find this useful.
tailsthecat3 said:
Disclaimer: I'm not responsible for your phone blowing up, freezing, bootlooping, your partner leaving you or your cat dying. Make a nand.
I modified the stock Gallery apk so that I wouldnt have the "Sync Picasa" option under the accounts in "Accounts & Sync".
I really do not like having that option in there, so I solved my problem.
I have attached the Gallery apk to share if anyone else is as picky as I am.
I simply moved it to /system/app, overwriting or deleting the original, then fixed the permissions. I kept the original odex file. Rebooted and all is well.
Extract the zip/rar file and use the apk inside.
I hope some of you find this useful.
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did this...and now i dont have a gallery at all. i always use ES file explorer for system files and never have any issues
Make sure it's named correctly and fix the permissions. I'm on the latest ota, rooted. I use root explorer.
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tailsthecat3 said:
Make sure it's named correctly and fix the permissions. I'm on the latest ota, rooted. I use root explorer.
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permissions also set correctly, still no gallery tho
Success100 said:
permissions also set correctly, still no gallery tho
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You got me. I'm not a dev just a tinkerer. Be certain that it's named correctly, no spaces, perhaps at the beginning of the file name etc.. When you copy it to /system/app it should ask you if you want to overwrite the existing file. That'll tell you it's named correctly. Unless there is something else that you're missing, it should work, as it worked for me. I wish I could do it for you, man. I simply copied the apk from my sd external and pasted it into /system/app, fixed the permissions and rebooted. After the reboot, I confirmed the gallery worked then I cleared cache and dalvik just for the heck of it. Really sorry it's not working for you as easily as it did for me.
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tailsthecat3 said:
You got me. I'm not a dev just a tinkerer. Be certain that it's named correctly, no spaces, perhaps at the beginning of the file name etc.. When you copy it to /system/app it should ask you if you want to overwrite the existing file. That'll tell you it's named correctly. Unless there is something else that you're missing, it should work, as it worked for me. I wish I could do it for you, man. I simply copied the apk from my sd external and pasted it into /system/app, fixed the permissions and rebooted. After the reboot, I confirmed the gallery worked then I cleared cache and dalvik just for the heck of it. Really sorry it's not working for you as easily as it did for me.
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its cool bro..nature of the beast. just gotta figure out how to get my gallery back!
Success100 said:
its cool bro..nature of the beast. just gotta figure out how to get my gallery back!
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Lemme get some tea and bacon and then I'll upload the originals for you. You should try copying the original apk and odex to /system/app to get your gallery back. After that try copying the modified again. Apk only.
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Success100 said:
its cool bro..nature of the beast. just gotta figure out how to get my gallery back!
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Here are the originals. Sorry it took so long.
tailsthecat3 said:
Here are the originals. Sorry it took so long.
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thanks alot bro!!!
Success100 said:
thanks alot bro!!!
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Welcome!
Did you figure it out, get your gallery back?
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Yeah just re flashed ROM. Thanks bro
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Even after so many leaks, it seems like samsung engineers are not able to make the stock browser do text wrap, is it possible to extract the Evo 4g LTE and install it on our phone as it works perfectly on that phone.
I don't think so as it would be a sense system apk. If someone were to take the time to decompile the apk and make the necessary changes it might work. Dolphin hd is a very nice web browser, and it's free on the market.
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I don't think so as it would be a sense system apk. If someone were to take the time to decompile the apk and make the necessary changes it might work. Dolphin hd is a very nice web browser, and it's free on the market.
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Thank you, I have tried and used Dolphin as well as Opera, some how i like the stick browser more
maybe swampgoblin or t.c.p. would have More info on this
Technically, it's possible. But without heavily modifying it to remove the Sense parts, you'll be left with a minimally functioning browser. Better off using a 3rd party one. You can use a custom launcher to change the icon if that's what bothers you. There's literally thousands of icon packs throughout the web.
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Technically, it's possible. But without heavily modifying it to remove the Sense parts, you'll be left with a minimally functioning browser. Better off using a 3rd party one. You can use a custom launcher to change the icon if that's what bothers you. There's literally thousands of icon packs throughout the web.
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Thank you, what bothers me is not the icon, but the Auto Fit ( wrap) text option, working in EL29, and not working in any of ICS leaks...If I install opera, it works in Opera , so I am sure its Samsung Issue..Makes me doubt samsung's team's expertise, and makes me lean more towards Evo LTE
asteetva said:
Thank you, what bothers me is not the icon, but the Auto Fit ( wrap) text option, working in EL29, and not working in any of ICS leaks...If I install opera, it works in Opera , so I am sure its Samsung Issue..Makes me doubt samsung's team's expertise, and makes me lean more towards Evo LTE
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pull the AOSP browser from cm9 and use something like file manager/root explorer to move it to the system/app folder.. change permissions and try that one, i use it and i think text wrap works pretty well for most websites. plus the extended quick controls are money.
jay2o01 said:
pull the AOSP browser from cm9 and use something like file manager/root explorer to move it to the system/app folder.. change permissions and try that one, i use it and i think text wrap works pretty well for most websites. plus the extended quick controls are money.
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Thank you so much, I am not a techie, so will have to depend on someone else, I will look around and see if someone has pulled, can post it.
download file manager-
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...lt#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5yaG1zb2Z0LmZtIl0.
download attachment- From Darch's CM9(if there are any issues with posting it here, please lemme know and i'll delete it)
open file manager - hit menu soft key, select settings, scroll to bottom and check root explorer and mount system folders
hit back key, long press on the browser apk you downloaded and hit copy, hit up twice (or enough times till the folder selected is "/") , select system->app
rename "secbrowser.apk" to secbrowser.bak or whatever you like, paste the copied browser, long press on it and select permissions, in the second column deselect group/others. hit menu softkey->settings-> turn off root explorer
if all went well, you should now have the aosp browser in your app drawer
if you dont like, and want to revert changes... just go back and rename secbrowser to apk and delete (or rename the browser.apk->bak) the one you pasted earlier
jay2o01 said:
download file manager-
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...lt#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5yaG1zb2Z0LmZtIl0.
download attachment- From Darch's CM9(if there are any issues with posting it here, please lemme know and i'll delete it)
open file manager - hit menu soft key, select settings, scroll to bottom and check root explorer and mount system folders
hit back key, long press on the browser apk you downloaded and hit copy, hit up twice (or enough times till the folder selected is "/") , select system->app
rename "secbrowser.apk" to secbrowser.bak or whatever you like, paste the copied browser, long press on it and select permissions, in the second column deselect group/others. hit menu softkey->settings-> turn off root explorer
if all went well, you should now have the aosp browser in your app drawer
if you dont like, and want to revert changes... just go back and rename secbrowser to apk and delete (or rename the browser.apk->bak) the one you pasted earlier
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Thank you so much I followed instructions to the T...but even google.com is not being text wrapped at all.
asteetva said:
Thank you so much I followed instructions to the T...but even google.com is not being text wrapped at all.
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settings->advanced->autofit pages selected?
attached is what i thought u meant by text wrapped. maybe i misunderstood.
jay2o01 said:
settings->advanced->autofit pages selected?
attached is what i thought u meant by text wrapped. maybe i misunderstood.
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Yes that is what I wanted...give me some time I will install EL29 take a screen shot and then install ICS an take a screen shot and will let you know...I am surprised that it works on EVO LTE out of the box and does not even after samsung guys working or not working on it for so long...There are a few things like this which I am using to decide which phone to buy next SG3 or EVO LTE as I measure the support and response of the manufacturer by these kind of user issues and consistency they provide.
EL29 vs ICS FF text auto wrap
here I am posting my screen shots...
ICS screen shots
ICS does not even allow pinch zoom..so not sure how to explain...but then that is also the main point...how can i stop pinch zooming suddenly only on this phone?
Have u tried ICS browser or ICS browser + from the playstore? Both are the stock browser but modified, they work well for me but I don't use tw ICS leaks I'm using AOkP
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I was just wanting to boot up evernote, but it can't be found? Its definitely installed as its under the settings as an app, but if i click the apps and scroll through i can't see it in apps or downloaded apps tabs? any clues or am i just missing something really obvious
I think it's in the galaxy plus folder in the apps list
Thanks
Maris_ said:
I think it's in the galaxy plus folder in the apps list
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Excellent, was driving me mad!
I'm migrating from the OnePlus 6T to the s20+ and have some apps that need to be secured. Hidden space on the OnePlus is straight forward and pass-code secured. On the s20+ I've created the secure folder and hidden it for maximum security, and created the duplicate apps needed, though the apps that are in the folder are still accessible from the app drawer and open, from the drawer, with a tap, this seems to be less than optimal and not even remotely secure
Is it just me?
I admit I'm old and technologically declined, but dang
I have been looking for what is bound to be a simple answer to this, though no one else seems to be having this issue.
Samsung s20+ SM-g986u
Stock, no root.
mightymom1956 said:
I'm migrating from the OnePlus 6T to the s20+ and have some apps that need to be secured. Hidden space on the OnePlus is straight forward and pass-code secured. On the s20+ I've created the secure folder and hidden it for maximum security, and created the duplicate apps needed, though the apps that are in the folder are still accessible from the app drawer and open, from the drawer, with a tap, this seems to be less than optimal and not even remotely secure
Is it just me?
I admit I'm old and technologically declined, but dang
I have been looking for what is bound to be a simple answer to this, though no one else seems to be having this issue.
Samsung s20+ SM-g986u
Stock, no root.
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You can delete the apps from the drawer. The ones in the secture folder will still be accessible.
graffiti9 said:
You can delete the apps from the drawer. The ones in the secture folder will still be accessible.
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Thank you for the reply. How might I go about that?
mightymom1956 said:
Thank you for the reply. How might I go about that?
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Just uninstall them from the main settings. From what I see, the apps are installed independently in secure folder. Ofcourse, all installed apps, you can see in secure folder and add them, but their data is separate.
dalanik said:
Just uninstall them from the main settings. From what I see, the apps are installed independently in secure folder. Ofcourse, all installed apps, you can see in secure folder and add them, but their data is separate.
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I tried this, the app was deleted from my device entirely.
mightymom1956 said:
I tried this, the app was deleted from my device entirely.
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You can install it from the secure folder and it will be visible only there. Just go add app and play store and install it from within sec folder.
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dalanik said:
You can install it from the secure folder and it will be visible only there. Just go add app and play store and install it from within sec folder.
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Ahhhh. Thank you! This works.
apps in secure folder are not visible in the drawer, but you can find them in RAM and battery usage... so there aren't completely hidden.