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[Q] Google earth control

Ok, this may be a totally dumb question, but how the hell do I control/interact with Google Earth on my Nexus (4.0.2). I cannot seem to get it to tilt and pan etc using touch. I see no other icons or menus with control options? Am I missing something simple?

Uninstall and redownload.
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Ok. I'll try that. but this was the pre-installed Earth that came on my phone. Not sure I can uninstall. will try though. It's updated itself since I got the phone so should have the latest version, but will try. thanks

Ok I uninstalled the updates to the app, but I cannot uninstall this "system app". So I disabled it, forced stop. Enabled it again and will now download updates to make it 6.1 again.
I'm not sure what I should be seeing when using this app. There are no controls.

Just go to market and search for your application on the menus, then press your app Earth and there will be an option to update.. That's what i've done.
Cheers!

I have the very latest google earth from the market. 6.1 something.
Here is a screenshot. Does this look right? how do I tilt the screen to get the 3d angle? all I can do is drag around, and rotate. I cannot tilt so I can see topography?
ARGH. Im sure its just me not knowing how to use it.
Screen shot - where are the tilt controls?
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I too would like to learn how to tilt the view in Google Earth.
But I am bemused by the responses so far. Why is it necessary to uninstall and reinstall? Are you suggesting that the factory installation (with updates) is somehow broken?

Use two fingers to rotate/tilt.
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Hold two fingers to the screen and instead of pinching, just slide both up or down to change viewing angle or rotate them in a circular motion around a centred point in order to spin.

Flanimal said:
I too would like to learn how to tilt the view in Google Earth.
But I am bemused by the responses so far. Why is it necessary to uninstall and reinstall? Are you suggesting that the factory installation (with updates) is somehow broken?
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I thought so, because the OP said other icons and controls were also missing. I also did not realize it was a system app (it was a Market app on my Fascinate and treated by my ROM as a user app)
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drewstiff said:
Hold two fingers to the screen and instead of pinching, just slide both up or down to change viewing angle or rotate them in a circular motion around a centred point in order to spin.
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What he said ^^^
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drewstiff said:
Hold two fingers to the screen and instead of pinching, just slide both up or down to change viewing angle or rotate them in a circular motion around a centred point in order to spin.
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How the hell did I not figure that out!! Never used multi-touch in that way before.
Thats great. Exactly the solution I needed. thank you.
I've been using touchscreen for 2 years, so I cannot be the first person not to figure that out. No hint on the app itself or help about how to do that.
anyway, cheers

Thanks to all from me too.
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Google maps works the exact same way. If you go to maps and drag 2 fingers down you will get that "3d" view. It's cool. They must be trying to get some continuity from app to app.
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Although I'd agree it's not massively obvious in the app, there's always Menu > Help. Which has this to say:
To tilt your screen, touch the Look-Around icon and ensure it's enabled. To tilt up, touch the screen and move down. To tilt down, touch the screen and move up.
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Spotted the problem? The "Look Around" button doesn't seem to exist any more, so the help is out of date! Wonderful.
I can confirm the "two finger draggy-spin" method works fine though

I know the solution. This was happening to me too but i figured out. This is how to do it. Enable auto rotation open Google earth and tilt your device then hold two fingers and swipe downward or upward. I hope i helped so thank me. Ok!!!!!!
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[APP] Newest VLingo ported from Galaxy Note

This is version 2.10 - old version was 2.8.x
A few differences in this one, mainly that you can set your own wake up command! (Haven't tried it myself. "Hi Galaxy" comes standard) Couple more bluetooth settings, ability to set memos and alarms, opens apps, new UI, yada, yada, yada
Edit: found out the hard way by installing on my GF's GSII... this is made for 720p screens too
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Install like any other apk
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10728770/VoiceToGo.apk

Looks pretty sweet. I'll have to give it a go although I do like the type as you speak function of the default speech to voice service.

vlingo is dead to me.
since they changed a while ago... they got rid of their keyboard which my wife loved, and they changed the way the long pressed search button activates their tool. dead i say.
nice find though!

Thanks for the app, looks good and works just fine! =]

So, what's the difference between this one and the one on the market?

forgiventhief said:
So, what's the difference between this one and the one on the market?
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Hmmm, good question.
9kracing said:
A few differences in this one, mainly that you can set your own wake up command! (Haven't tried it myself. "Hi Galaxy" comes standard) Couple more bluetooth settings, ability to set memos and alarms, opens apps, new UI, yada, yada, yada
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Any way I can set it to open on a double press of the home button like the initial tutorial says? Thanks for posting this

its nice but is crashing too much:/
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dotson817 said:
its nice but is crashing too much:/
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No crashes on my device, rom incompatibility maybe?

appledroid said:
No crashes on my device, rom incompatibility maybe?
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i am also getting nothing but crashes if its open for more then about 10 seconds. Doesn't say it force closes or anything it just closes and goes back to the app drawer. I'm using it on Gummy 7.6

kendall316 said:
i am also getting nothing but crashes if its open for more then about 10 seconds. Doesn't say it force closes or anything it just closes and goes back to the app drawer. I'm using it on Gummy 7.6
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yeah same, liquid beta 4
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Weird, I'm on AOKP M3 and I haven't seen it crash yet. I'll look at it today if I get a chance.

forgiventhief said:
So, what's the difference between this one and the one on the market?
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One from market doesn't wake up with "Hi Galaxy", it's "Hi VLingo", and you can't change it. This one is also made for our 720p screen. Also a couple extra options in this.

Social Update doesn't work on GNex

on AOKP M3 and unable to keep Voice Talk from force closing... Really wish this was available for GNex as I like the special features..

Those of you getting FCs, how are you installing it??
I can't get it to force close on my phone ever.

Ronin09 said:
Social Update doesn't work on GNex
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Facebook integration isn't baked into ICS. Did you try Twitter?

I think i figured it out. Its not quite 100% stable, but it does work well overall. The crashing that people are seeing when they can do NOTHING without a crash happens when you use any other wake-up command OTHER then the default "Hi Galaxy". If you don't change the wake-up command it works fine.
When i was changing the command it would crash before i could do anything. Tried it 3 times. Uninstalled and re-installed. Then i didn't change the command and it worked. Once i KNEW it worked, i changed the command as a test and it crashed again.
Can someone else who is getting constant crashes confirm this?

That was my conclusion as well with this app.

I'll see about testing again, but I left the wake up command the way it was (Hi Galaxy)... Mine would allow me to do a command but once complete it would then crash...
Are you leaving other version of Vlingo on your phone or removing?

[Q] How to get lockscreen back to stock in stock rom?

I can't believe I am actually asking this as a question. But I was neither capable to remove some 3rd party lockscreen from my gf's entirely stock SGN (rom-wise), nor did I manage to google for help.
Tried Go Locker and LockBot. I can choose a different Lockscreen but this new fella is now before the one I try to get rid off. So we actually have 2 lockscreens now. The 2nd one is easy to switch back off but the one below stays right where it is.
Here's what it looks like:
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Also, you can set the phone to lock pattern. Works fine except for the lockscreen that again succeeds all other lockscreens. It's always the last barrier before you can use the phone.
Please be so kind and let me know where else to look for turning it off

The lock screen app your using, need to be deactivated... if that cannot happen, go to settings----applications---find that app----open it-----and press clear defaults-----bang problem solved
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Thanks for the reply. My girlfriend says she never installed a lock screen app (intentionally). I was suspecting the range of Go products but uninstalling most of them (after going through all of their settings) didn't help either.
The question is what app might have caused it. And why isn't there an app that lets you default to stock? That's why I installes Go Locker and LockBot in the first place.
Actually this is quite a tragic flaw in Android. My gf totally diggs her shiny new SGN but is totally pissed by this lock screen. She never wanted it. She hates it. Now she starts hating the phone. She said she wanted a replacement...

knox420 said:
Thanks for the reply. My girlfriend says she never installed a lock screen app (intentionally). I was suspecting the range of Go products but uninstalling most of them (after going through all of their settings) didn't help either.
The question is what app might have caused it. And why isn't there an app that lets you default to stock? That's why I installes Go Locker and LockBot in the first place.
Actually this is quite a tragic flaw in Android. My gf totally diggs her shiny new SGN but is totally pissed by this lock screen. She never wanted it. She hates it. Now she starts hating the phone. She said she wanted a replacement...
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reboot the phone then go to Settings>apps>running OR Settings>apps>running>show cached processes
you will find your app there

Alright, will check it out a.s.a. my gf is back from work. thanks

Bro if nothing works, back up data and soft reset !!!!
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Dude, totally valid point. Thing is my gf ain't gonna like that

Factory reset.. u said she aint gonna like it, but wants a replacement? Whats the difference?
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Or figure out what app it is. If it isnt installed anymore, reinstall it. Go to app info and before u uninstall it clear defaultz clear cache and data then uninstall.. i dont know if it makes a difference but thats what i do with every app i uninstall
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DynamicRam said:
reboot the phone then go to Settings>apps>running OR Settings>apps>running>show cached processes
you will find your app there
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Holy crap, dude! You nailed it. Rogue app called "Simply Locks". Is the on-phone search still disabled? because I used it to search for "lock" but it did not find Simply Locks.
Anyways, you guys made a little girl smile big time again.
Thanks

[APP] FingerSecurity - Fingerprint lock for all apps

FingerSecurity is a security app for Samsung devices with a fingerprint reader. The app will protect apps of your choice with your fingerprint.
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More information:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rickclephas.fingersecurity
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/themes-apps/app-fingersecurity-fingerprint-lock-apps-t2818896

Hey Rick.
I'm glad to see you'll be updating you app to the S6.
I hope you fixed that security issue I told you about where you can disable you app just by turning it off in the app manager.

polish_pat said:
Hey Rick.
I'm glad to see you'll be updating you app to the S6.
I hope you fixed that security issue I told you about where you can disable you app just by turning it off in the app manager.
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Yes that should be fixed
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Super. I recommend this app to anybody with a fingerprint sensor. It works perfectly, very easy to use. And best of all, it's free. But I strongly hope you buy one or 2 premium add ons and encourage the dev

polish_pat said:
Super. I recommend this app to anybody with a fingerprint sensor. It works perfectly, very easy to use. And best of all, it's free. But I strongly hope you buy one or 2 premium add ons and encourage the dev
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Sweet, can't wait to get a GS6 Edge (128GB of course) and will definitely get this app AND pay for the premium add-on's. Devs that put forth the effort to support devices deserve to get paid for their work.

So we will still have to use - FingerSecurity App
i thought S6/Edge will have this function built in

ilordvader said:
So we will still have to use - FingerSecurity App
i thought S6/Edge will have this function built in
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I am not aware of any built-in applock functionality
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good
app is nice, great.... ^^^
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very good, great...

very good

This will be the first app I download when I get my new S6. Premium version will definitely be purchased.
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Awesome app thanks. Have brought the theme unlock. Very nicely done.

Cool app that worked well for me but IMO it's kind of overkill if you already have your screen lock set to thumb scan. This could be handy if you don't use the thumb unlock for security and just set this up for individual apps.

Used this on my s5 it's useful for individual apps

Hi.
Thank you for this usefull app. Without reading the entire thread, I have a question. Is it possible to replace logins like Google play store payment dialog with this app?

Haardok said:
Hi.
Thank you for this usefull app. Without reading the entire thread, I have a question. Is it possible to replace logins like Google play store payment dialog with this app?
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Hi. I am glad you like FingerSecurity. Theoretically that should be possible with root. I am trying to make these kind of options but I can't say if it will every work :$
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Hey... can u make a special setting that I can register two fingerprints one where I can access everything and one when I use another finger I can access everything but some apps aren't any more on the home screen or something like that pls!!!

momo220499 said:
Hey... can u make a special setting that I can register two fingerprints one where I can access everything and one when I use another finger I can access everything but some apps aren't any more on the home screen or something like that pls!!!
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Hi, I am not quite sure what you mean. Could you give an example?
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Rick Clephas said:
Hi, I am not quite sure what you mean. Could you give an example?
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For example i use my left finger and i can access everything i want but when i use my right finger i can't see any more the whatsapp icon or the gallery or Facebook. It's bit weird but i hope you understand what i mean..!

momo220499 said:
For example i use my left finger and i can access everything i want but when i use my right finger i can't see any more the whatsapp icon or the gallery or Facebook. It's bit weird but i hope you understand what i mean..!
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So you want to hide the apps from the launcher? Why would you like to do that? What are the benefits?
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Rick Clephas said:
So you want to hide the apps from the launcher? Why would you like to do that? What are the benefits?
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Well yeah I'd like to hide them. It's kind of better for me when I'm with friends or friends like to play with phone they don't need too see my whatsapp Icon or something else. You know what I mean ?

Malware/Adware???

I'm not entirely sure if this is the right section to post this but I'm having something weird happen when I am charging my Nexus 5x.
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When I press my power button while the phone is charging I see this. When I click the setting icon in top right I'm given the option to turn it off but I would rather just remove it completely. It doesn't have any identifying information so I don't know what's causing this. I've try a few adware/malware apps that aren't telling me anything.
Can anyone help?

This is what I see when I press the setting icon

Have you installed any apps recently? I'd start there. It probably asked for some permissions, such as notification access, so if you see anything unusual in there that could be it.

Keithn said:
Have you installed any apps recently? I'd start there. It probably asked for some permissions, such as notification access, so if you see anything unusual in there that could be it.
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I need to try delete more apps...

Its your keyboard-app. I bet you are using TouchPal.
It was the same for me. Touchpal is one of the greatest keyboard-apps IMHO, but lately they changed in the wrong direction with unwanted ads like 'Daily Summary' or 'Charging Lock Screen' or 'AppLock'.
I uninstalled it because of that.

Or the ES File Explorer app that recently admitted to presenting Ads in the lock screen.

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Or the ES File Explorer app that recently admitted to presenting Ads in the lock screen.
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This is exactly what it is. You can disable this from within this app.

Also, of rooted, use AdAway.
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Tank87 said:
I'm not entirely sure if this is the right section to post this but I'm having something weird happen when I am charging my Nexus 5x.
When I press my power button while the phone is charging I see this. When I click the setting icon in top right I'm given the option to turn it off but I would rather just remove it completely. It doesn't have any identifying information so I don't know what's causing this. I've try a few adware/malware apps that aren't telling me anything.
Can anyone help?
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You must have photo editor pro installed. I had the same issue and read up on it and someone mentioned that they isolated the cause and uninstalled that app and it got rid of that adware lock screen.
It worked for me. Try it.
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VOLTAGEROCK said:
You must have photo editor pro installed. I had the same issue and read up on it and someone mentioned that they isolated the cause and uninstalled that app and it got rid of that adware lock screen.
It worked for me. Try it.
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Yea. This was it. I forgot to update the thread

There was an article at AP a week ago about that
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/0...sion-of-lock-screen-adware-in-the-play-store/
There is a link to a spreadsheet in the article that contains list of apps that add this adware to your lockscreen without asking...
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...QL2OH52Gy_hVgQWo-Ijs30uag/edit#gid=1218206578
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Just curious because I haven't read up on what apps caused this annoying problem but who kept the photo editor app installed?
I liked that app and it really sucks t nuts that I had to uninstall it.
If I remember correctly, there was an option to simply turn off that lock screen adware, right?
But mainly, who kept the app(s) causing this issue? It'd be nice to know if anyone did and if this was a serious issue (which I doubt) or should i have read this entire thread plus the article before posting this?
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VOLTAGEROCK said:
Just curious because I haven't read up on what apps caused this annoying problem but who kept the photo editor app installed?
I liked that app and it really sucks t nuts that I had to uninstall it.
If I remember correctly, there was an option to simply turn off that lock screen adware, right?
But mainly, who kept the app(s) causing this issue? It'd be nice to know if anyone did and if this was a serious issue (which I doubt) or should i have read this entire thread plus the article before posting this?
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Try Snapseed, Google acquired it because it was considered the best free photo editing app.
No point using an app that has that lock screen adware. They deserve to be removed from the Play Store for violating the rules of displaying ads outside of their own app.

Didn't Adobe make Lightroom free on Android?