Hi all
I've just upgraded my nexus to JB. I have a couple of quick questions.
1) I had the phone setup as my own using my own google account. I gave the phone to my partner who now uses it. All the apps and tweaks are still there when my partner signed in using her google ID. The problem is when she checks for updates to the apps it only shows updates to the apps she installed under her own name. I wouldn't mind having to uninstall and reinstall a few but there are so many tweaks on it at this stage it would take ages. When you browse to the play store and find the app the only option given is uninstall or open - no option to upgrade although there are a few updates available for most of the apps?
2) Since updating to JB the lock screen is kind of funny. I use a pin lock but when you wake up the phone it gives half a transparent image so you see all the icons on the home screen as well as the keypad lock. I'm using go launcher. Spent a good while looking to fix this but couldn't see the optioin anywhere. I have updated go launcher to latest version
Thanks all
Hello
I have recently updated to the latest HTC One X firmware and is experiencing a problem.
I am unable certain re-enabled disabled applications for some unknown reasons.
For better reference, I have upload the screenshot that I have taken from my phone.
Previously, I have handled such situation by doing a hard reset which is terrible and sophisticated which I would wish to avoid doing it this time.
Please advice accordingly. By the way, this is a non-rooted phone.
Thank you!
youhsueh said:
Hello
I have recently updated to the latest HTC One X firmware and is experiencing a problem.
I am unable certain re-enabled disabled applications for some unknown reasons.
For better reference, I have upload the screenshot that I have taken from my phone.
Previously, I have handled such situation by doing a hard reset which is terrible and sophisticated which I would wish to avoid doing it this time.
Please advice accordingly. By the way, this is a non-rooted phone.
Thank you!
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Scroll to the very bottom of your list of apps and look for your disabled app down there too. All disabled system apps show up down there for some reason.
Mhbr549 said:
Scroll to the very bottom of your list of apps and look for your disabled app down there too. All disabled system apps show up down there for some reason.
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Thanks for your reply! However, I am on the latest 2.17.707.3 software version and the disabled apps appears in alphabetical order with the rest of the enabled application instead of the previous versions where they are at the bottom of the app list.
The main problem is I am unable to enable the disabled app as there is not Enable button but a frozen unclickable Disable button. A photo has been uploaded at the main post for reference.
Once again, appreciate your response.
I have the Mod Collection For Ouya loaded with the Disable automatic updates enabled. I have tried to uncheck the updates checkbox under the accounts. Even with these changes, every I go to the main menu, the automatic update launches.
Is there any other way to disable the updates?
Tenbatsu said:
I have the Mod Collection For Ouya loaded with the Disable automatic updates enabled. I have tried to uncheck the updates checkbox under the accounts. Even with these changes, every I go to the main menu, the automatic update launches.
Is there any other way to disable the updates?
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OUYA decides with each update to add or take away a feature that once existed. OuyaMod5.1 lost its ability before snowman and no one has heard from them since but soon i know of a dev whos been working insanely on his own rom for ouya giving you unlock feature options that keep forced pushed updates from occuring as well as pulling from new updates for featue rom updates. just imagine cyanogenmod created their own custom OUYA launcher mod with xbmc was its skin with... IVE SAID TO MUCH and expect this mid March 2014 #OUYAFREE
Awesome.
Good to know.
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Fire OS 4.6.1 on unlocked GSM 32gig Fire Phone
Notable changes,
Finally we have native wallpaper support
Different slightly improved lock screen notifications
Smart dialer
Ability to switch default SMS/MMS and Keyboard apps
New Dev. Options
Ability to force quit and(or) Disable bloatware apps
Widgets seem to be working well
More detailed settings for Low Motion/Dynamic perspective(specifically for lockscreen, homescreen, and maps)
Google maps is now seemingly 100% functional
Ability to toggle switch cellular data(2g,3g,LTE)
Google Play and GAPPs still working well
Also we now have a bluetooth keyboard config. in our settings
New Emoticons
Status bar is semi-transparent and looks really nice despite lack of persistent icon notifications
Addition of print services pack(HP, Canon, Epson)
Updated Sounds and Notifications settings(
Things that sadly remained the same
No status bar notifications
Cannot individually clear calls or messages from carousel
Still not native android
Notifications seem hit and miss as usual
No Graphical updates or graphical setting in stock message or dialer apps
Camera seems to be the same and I'm still having having better luck with the google camera
App drawer functions the same(new options in app info though)
Overall function of the O.S. seems to improve a lot. Smooth scrolling through the carousel, less if not no lag at all on sleep/wake, and just all in all more pleasing to look at.
I updated manually by downloading the .bin and moving it to the home folder and searching for update with wifi/data off, and because of that I am unsure if the new att bloatware apps were part of the update due to my carrier or if they were packaged inside the update bin which was a shocking 1.3gb. Even though I am fairly certain that those apps are my fault in the first place I feel the need to warn that the U.S. att .bin file could have that affect and unlocked users may want to wait for the OTA just to play it safe. There is however a great guide on here explaining the process and linking quite a few files(for those who can't wait).
**This did work for me however if it does not work for you I am not at fault, sideload at your own risk**
Feel free to add what you find I know I missed a few things but since there is no apparent changelog from amazon I figured I'd try to compile a small unofficial changelog of sorts.
Tried Towelroot Its been hung at the towelroot screen with a highlighted "make it rain" button for about ten mins... I'm going to leave it running for a while and see if anything happens but I'm assuming its still a no go.
I've seen issues regarding call audio, google services and a few other things but I personally haven't been able to recreate them and fortunately haven't had them in the first place.
Camera seems faster in taking photos for me. Also there is an auto HDR setting, before it was either on or off.
buhloon said:
Camera seems faster in taking photos for me. Also there is an auto HDR setting, before it was either on or off.
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I didnt notice that but in my opinion so far the google cam seems to just take better pictures in general
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matsnackson said:
I didnt notice that but in my opinion so far the google cam seems to just take better pictures in general
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So, matsnackson do you think that is better to install (sideload) the Google-Camera APP, and used it instead of the default Amazon Camera APP?
Could you please, let us know what differences or improvements do you have noticed, if you use the Google Camara APP instead of the Amazon one?
Notable changes
- Chooseable colors for mail accounts and calendars, but there aren't too much colors to choose to.
Things that sadly remained the same
- Shared Google calendars won't show up in the/any calendar app, that's very very annoying
Still can't connect to my LG g Watch
Android Wear or Google now not working
hungrymr2 said:
Still can't connect to my LG g Watch
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I second your opinion as I have not been able to conect my LG G watch to Fire phone with 4.6.1.
Also sideloding Google play services and play store worked fine for few minutes after which the play services auto updates when I install google search and now from Playstore.
After this any sideloaded google apps start hanging with white screen and circle clock running. Uninstall and install after factory resets also did not help.
ulises.rodriguez said:
So, matsnackson do you think that is better to install (sideload) the Google-Camera APP, and used it instead of the default Amazon Camera APP?
Could you please, let us know what differences or improvements do you have noticed, if you use the Google Camara APP instead of the Amazon one?
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s.raghuveer said:
I second your opinion as I have not been able to conect my LG G watch to Fire phone with 4.6.1.
Also sideloding Google play services and play store worked fine for few minutes after which the play services auto updates when I install google search and now from Playstore.
After this any sideloaded google apps start hanging with white screen and circle clock running. Uninstall and install after factory resets also did not help.
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I've been using the stock camera app for a few days and it seems to be better than I first thought but I still prefer the google camera app, but at this point it seems to be my personal preference... I really just feel more comfortable with the google camera app.(long time nexus user)
I have seen quite a few people with the google play issues and I tried removing then reloading google services and google play but i havent had any issues the only advice i can give is to remove and try again making sure to pay close attention to the order you install the packages(there is a specific order, and a few great guides on here)
The LG watch seems to be common issue as well but I don’t have one to test with, I'll look into buying one and see what I can do. Until then the only advice I have is to unpair the watch and your phone and reboot before attemting to repair the two. Good luck and sorry.
s.raghuveer said:
I second your opinion as I have not been able to conect my LG G watch to Fire phone with 4.6.1.
Also sideloding Google play services and play store worked fine for few minutes after which the play services auto updates when I install google search and now from Playstore.
After this any sideloaded google apps start hanging with white screen and circle clock running. Uninstall and install after factory resets also did not help.
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I'll third this. I feel like Amazon is intentionally crippling Google services, and I've already ordered a replacement phone.
These are services that run fine on what, 99% of Android phones?
tzenrick said:
I'll third this. I feel like Amazon is intentionally crippling Google services, and I've already ordered a replacement phone.
These are services that run fine on what, 99% of Android phones?
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Honestly I don't think this is intentionally being done by either side, we run an outdated version of android so naturally were going to see at least a few compatibility issues, have you tried a factory reset and full reload of play services in order? Also be patient with 4.6.1 from everything I've read its not technically official on the unlocked phones yet.
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Download Notification
Download in Notification bar now shows Pause/Resume & Cancel options.
TansDeva said:
Download in Notification bar now shows Pause/Resume & Cancel options.
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I don't download too much on here so I hadn't even noticed thanks for adding in though
I did want to add in as well that my battery life seems much better than before I actually forgot to charge this for two days and still had 30%( I disabled low motion setting and don't use auto brightness, but none the less that's a great battery life)
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I'm looking forward to the update. I feel changing your keyboard is a few months late, but I'd be happy to finally have swiftkey back. I'm running an unlocked Fire Phone with 3.6.8. Amazon doesn't even acknowledge a new update on their Fire Phone update page. Perhaps it's in some sort of beta as they harvest data before making it official?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201531560
LilLowEK said:
I'm looking forward to the update. I feel changing your keyboard is a few months late, but I'd be happy to finally have swiftkey back. I'm running an unlocked Fire Phone with 3.6.8. Amazon doesn't even acknowledge a new update on their Fire Phone update page. Perhaps it's in some sort of beta as they harvest data before making it official?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201531560
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That was cleared up in the OTA thread this is unofficial at this point those who have it either got lucky or manually installed it, I personally used the at&t bin file even though I have the unlocked 32gig.
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Working Widgets?
matsnackson said:
Fire OS 4.6.1 on unlocked GSM 32gig Fire Phone
Notable changes,
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Widgets seem to be working well
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Which launcher did you use? I tried it on Nova Launcher and Aviate and it still gives me the same error message as before
Smart Dialer? I don't see it.
matsnackson said:
Fire OS 4.6.1 on unlocked GSM 32gig Fire Phone
Notable changes,
Finally we have native wallpaper support
Different slightly improved lock screen notifications
Smart dialer
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I don't see smart dialer. I had one in my MOTO-X.
downloaded the us version of 4.6 and guess what? Andriod wear is back. Now I can finally put my lg watch to use.
Guys,
I got my Fire Phone unlocked updated to new 4.6.1 but after the update I am unable to see the Maps icon. I am currently in Australia but the phone is an unlocked US version. Do I reset or is it something Amazon has done?
Im still running 8.0.0 just so i can swipe remove from google now. i heavily use it and i have seen where upgrading to 8.1.0 it also update Google app and no way to go back.
So i was wondering if it was possible to remove google app from factory image some how?
The app (Google) can be disabled in Settings-> App &
Notifications. Is this not enough?
If you're looking to stay on your current version of the Google app, you'll need to download or copy the APK and use "adb shell pm install -r /path/to/google.apk"
freexx89 said:
Im still running 8.0.0 just so i can swipe remove from google now. i heavily use it and i have seen where upgrading to 8.1.0 it also update Google app and no way to go back.
So i was wondering if it was possible to remove google app from factory image some how?
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Google branded phone, Google-invented software, and you want to get rid of Google?
Eh?
Just to clarify, he wants to update to 8.1 but keep the Google cards from 8. Because the update removes the ability to swipe away cards on the first page.
Not sure why folks are missing that, I thought he was pretty clear.
To the OP, you are going down a road that will be hard. Even if you port over the old app to 8.1 it will update in the background without you even seeing it. There are a a handful of apps and services that are server side pushes. I don't see a way to stop it from updating.
I looked into it quite a bit, for the same reasons you are.
michaelbsheldon said:
Google branded phone, Google-invented software, and you want to get rid of Google?
Eh?
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No he doesn't. He wants to continue using the old GA functionality of swipe to dismiss feed cards, instead of the "new and improved" way where you have to first tap the 3 dot menu and then tap "hide this story" for every.single.article. Google really screwed the pooch on this one, and it doesn't look like it's coming back.