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[GUIDE] How to setup a NFC Key

I'm pretty new with making a tutorial on XDA. If I'm doing something wrong or you have a suggestion to make, then feel free to PM me
What's NFC Key?
NFC Key is a method of unlocking your phone (from the lockscreen) by simply touching your NFC tag on the back of your device.
Requirements
☞ Rooted Android Device ☜
☞ "NFC on lockscreen" MOD installed ☜
If this MOD is not yet supported on your device, kindly ask one of XDA members to port it over to your device!
☞ An NFC Tag ☜
A tag that can be written. Meaning if the tag is "Read-Only", then this probably won't work!
☞ Tasker ☜
Download
☞ Secure Settings ☜
Download
☞ NFC Task Launcher ☜
Download
▶ Install Tasker before any other Tasker-related apps in order to avoid any sort of conflicts ◀
How to Setup
Secure Settings
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Go to "Preferences"
Check "Device Administrator"
Go to "Helper" Tab & Click "Helper is not installed"
Wait for the Download...
Click "Verify Helper" just to be sure...
Please Tell Me if the Image Comes Out Broken!!!​
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Tasker
Go to "Preferences"
Go to "Misc." Tab & Click "Allow External Access"
Unzip "NFC_Key.prj.xml" from the Downloaded File "NFC Key v*.0.0"
Move the "NFC_Key.prj.xml" to [Root of ur SDcard] > "Tasker" > "projects"
Long Press the "Default Project" & Click "Import"
Click "NFC_Key" to Import
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NFC Task Launcher
Go to "Settings"
Click "Notifications"
Click "Notifications" (again)
Click "None"
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△△△ Optional △△△ Optional △△△ Optional △△△​
Click "New Task" [Plus Sign at the Top]
Click "NFC" as trigger
Choose the Name of the Task & Click "Add Actions" [Plus Sign at the Top]
Check "Tasker Task" Under "Tasker"
Type "NFC Key" for the Tasker Task (Case Sensitive!!!)
Click "Save & Write" [Arrow Sign at the Top]
Scan an NFC tag & Click "Done" [Check Sign at the Top]
Please Tell Me if the Image Comes Out Broken!!!​
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Download
☞ August 23, 2013 ☜
View attachment 2207295
This version requires Expandable Notification. I believe that's 4.1.2 and above!
☞ August 13, 2013 ☜
View attachment 2185891
☞ August 3, 2013 ☜
View attachment 2163581
Helpful Links
☞ Places to buy the NFC tags!!! ☜
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Change Log
v2.0.0 [Aug 23, 2013]
- Add a scene for new UI
- Add a option to change the User's name
- Add a coding that enables/disables Screen Off detection depending on a NFC Key status (That could save some battery life??? lol)
- Changed the static notification to expandable notification
- Arranged the Tasks so it's cleaner​
v1.1.0 [Aug 13, 2013]
- Locks when screen turns off​
v1.0.0 [Aug 3, 2013]
*** Original ***​

Thank You All for Your Interest!

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sweet. will be testing this out for sure.

I've installed / configures everything as described. Once the screen is locked and I hold the nfc tag to the phone I see that the apps are triggered behind but it never unlocks my phone :\ any advice?

eami said:
I've installed / configures everything as described. Once the screen is locked and I hold the nfc tag to the phone I see that the apps are triggered behind but it never unlocks my phone :\ any advice?
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I'm not 100% sure if the error is on my part or on a 3rd party app.
I can't test the NFC Key on my current phone due to lack of hacks(ROM/MOD) available for Korean Model.
But since I pulled the Tasker's task from TiBackUp, it shouldn't have any problem.
My previous USA phone will be ship to me within a month or so.
Until then, let's try something...
Can you try the following steps?
1) Go to "Tasker" app
2) View the menu with your hard key (soft key if it's in your screen)
3) Click "More"
4) Click "Run An Action"
5) Click "Plugin"
6) Click "Secure Settings"
7) Click "Edit" button
8) Click "Keyguard"
9) Click "Off"
10) Click "Save" icon on the bottom
11) Go back using hard key or app's back key
Try turning off and on your screen, are you free from the lockscreen?

No, I still have the lockscreen enabled.

eami said:
No, I still have the lockscreen enabled.
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Try Re-installing Helper on Secure Settings...
That might not have setup properly

peurocs4 said:
Try Re-installing Helper on Secure Settings...
That might not have setup properly
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I've reinstalled it, but still no effect

eami said:
I've reinstalled it, but still no effect
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Can you go to Secure Settings and...
1) "Options" Tab
2) List "Actions" Section
Check if "Keyguard" has Green Dot on the left and Green Check Mark on the right?

peurocs4 said:
Can you go to Secure Settings and...
1) "Options" Tab
2) List "Actions" Section
Check if "Keyguard" has Green Dot on the left and Green Check Mark on the right?
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Actions (15 available - 15 enabled): if I check the list I have a green dot on the left an (an active) light grey on the right. If I click on keyguard it changes to dark check mark on the right, so the light one must means its enabled.
edit: just to be prompt: my device has a password lock, all other lock options are disabled.

eami said:
Actions (15 available - 15 enabled): if I check the list I have a green dot on the left an (an active) light grey on the right. If I click on keyguard it changes to dark check mark on the right, so the light one must means its enabled.
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Can you check if all the root required apps are fully given a root permission?
If they are, try re-installing Secure Setting. And try rebooting your device (just in case).

peurocs4 said:
Can you check if all the root required apps are fully given a root permission?
If they are, try re-installing Secure Setting. And try rebooting your device (just in case).
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Thanks for all your help, finally I figured out what was wrong. I have two other security apps which requires device admin rights, and it seems one of them is actually preventing secure settings to remove keyguard. Once I removed those from device admin your method is working without any problem.
Unfortunately I need those apps enabled and there is no way I can remove this safety function from them My bad
So, to all the others... I can confirm the NFC unlock method from peurocs4 works as described. Big thumbs up!

eami said:
Thanks for all your help, finally I figured out what was wrong. I have two other security apps which requires device admin rights, and it seems one of them is actually preventing secure settings to remove keyguard. Once I removed those from device admin your method is working without any problem.
Unfortunately I need those apps enabled and there is no way I can remove this safety function from them My bad
So, to all the others... I can confirm the NFC unlock method from peurocs4 works as described. Big thumbs up!
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Ahh! No wonder why Secure Setting was not doing it's duty!
Why not as the security app developer to consider adding a whitelist or something like it?

peurocs4 said:
Ahh! No wonder why Secure Setting was not doing it's duty!
Why not as the security app developer to consider adding a whitelist or something like it?
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nah, its a corporate stuff... mandatory always on password lock. Though I'm wondering if any app could actually type in the password by an NFC tag trigger
though, I would still need to confirm that if I'm allowed to do that way :\

eami said:
nah, its a corporate stuff... mandatory always on password lock. Though I'm wondering if any app could actually type in the password by an NFC tag trigger
though, I would still need to confirm that if I'm allowed to do that way :\
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You might able to do it with same method with different Tasker's Task (that types in what you programmed it to do).
But that obviously means anyone could see the password just by opening up the Tasker's Task.

eami said:
I've reinstalled it, but still no effect
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Could you possibly link a place where you buy your NFC tags for the S4 please

toxicpaulution said:
Could you possibly link a place where you buy your NFC tags for the S4 please
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I bought them here, fast shipping and good service :good:
And before ordering, read this

playing with NFC is fun.
I specifically like it for fixed tags though.
GPS
Remote Control
Giving people access to my wifi network while in my home and quickly removing it when they leave.

Does your GPS turn on by itself? find out why!

Has anyone done anything about Carrier IQ in this phone? anyway to kill the bastard? i am hoping that just renaming the libiq_service.so will kill it.
someone with a backup try it and tell me if your phone bootloops my phone is only a month old and i can't risk to brick it just yet.
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Looking for a solution myself to o...I tried some app called 'disable services' from the playstore and disabled carrier IQ service...but I think it is turning itself on again after reboot...however the iqd process memory usage goes down to 2 mb after disabling and running services under android system shows 0, so maybe it does not remove ciq but disables it
Edit - it seems the 2 files related to ciq are under /system/lib - libIQ_client.so, libiq_service.so
If you are rooted, these 2 files can be deleted...but it may cause serious issues ( bootloops, force closes etc) ..I will try deleting these files sometime later, when I have more time to work on the phone
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I've read through a bunch of posts on this and agree that the GPS will turn on for no reason. Today was a good example it was on most all of today and I have no idea why.
So I decided to look around and while playing with Disable Service app from the market I found something about Carrier IQ. I can disable it so I did. Since doing so this afternoon my GPS hasn't been on and I cannot report any ill effects. Does it work? You be the judge... by the way this will require root access on your phone. My results are based on a brand new stock AT&T Optimus G Pro, well stock with root.
Process:
1. go to Google Play market and install "Disable Service" by WANGQI060934
2. open the app, swipe sideways to System Apps page
3. look for Android System, click on it
4. click on IQService to uncheck it
5. be happy!
I have confirmed this remains disabled after reboot. :good:

mk3 said:
I've read through a bunch of posts on this and agree that the GPS will turn on for no reason. Today was a good example it was on most all of today and I have no idea why.
So I decided to look around and while playing with Disable Service app from the market I found something about Carrier IQ. I can disable it so I did. Since doing so this afternoon my GPS hasn't been on and I cannot report any ill effects. Does it work? You be the judge... by the way this will require root access on your phone. My results are based on a brand new stock AT&T Optimus G Pro, well stock with root.
Process:
1. go to Google Play market and install "Disable Service" by WANGQI060934
2. open the app, swipe sideways to System Apps page
3. look for Android System, click on it
4. click on IQService to uncheck it
5. be happy!
I have confirmed this remains disabled after reboot. :good:
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Thanks for this I will report back in 24 Hours since the service itself seems to turn itself back on. also the "main process" still is loaded in Running Apps>Android System and it cut itself from 5mb to 2.5mb by disabling it.

mk3 said:
I've read through a bunch of posts on this and agree that the GPS will turn on for no reason. Today was a good example it was on most all of today and I have no idea why.
So I decided to look around and while playing with Disable Service app from the market I found something about Carrier IQ. I can disable it so I did. Since doing so this afternoon my GPS hasn't been on and I cannot report any ill effects. Does it work? You be the judge... by the way this will require root access on your phone. My results are based on a brand new stock AT&T Optimus G Pro, well stock with root.
Process:
1. go to Google Play market and install "Disable Service" by WANGQI060934
2. open the app, swipe sideways to System Apps page
3. look for Android System, click on it
4. click on IQService to uncheck it
5. be happy!
I have confirmed this remains disabled after reboot. :good:
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Did the steps stated above, rebooted and the IQService still shows as not being checked, i.e. disabled from start-up.

Ok been over 24 hours and gone through 6 reboots (for good measure) and the service remains disabled. +1 for the consumer!

otherwise
mk3 said:
Ok been over 24 hours and gone through 6 reboots (for good measure) and the service remains disabled. +1 for the consumer!
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I too had this then I installed BeanStalk 4.3 and it does not happen...

vivebatu said:
Looking for a solution myself to o...I tried some app called 'disable services' from the playstore and disabled carrier IQ service...but I think it is turning itself on again after reboot...however the iqd process memory usage goes down to 2 mb after disabling and running services under android system shows 0, so maybe it does not remove ciq but disables it
Edit - it seems the 2 files related to ciq are under /system/lib - libIQ_client.so, libiq_service.so
If you are rooted, these 2 files can be deleted...but it may cause serious issues ( bootloops, force closes etc) ..I will try deleting these files sometime later, when I have more time to work on the phone
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Yeah, definitely DO NOT delete or rename those 2 files. It caused android.phone to force close. It also stopped my ability to receive text messages.
I deleted the Carrier IQ after backing it up with Titanium BU and that did not affect anything. Renaming those 2 remaining files, however, did affect things.

stevegrin said:
Yeah, definitely DO NOT delete or rename those 2 files. It caused android.phone to force close. It also stopped my ability to receive text messages.
I deleted the Carrier IQ after backing it up with Titanium BU and that did not affect anything. Renaming those 2 remaining files, however, did affect things.
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Um hello im new here and I didn't know we weren't supposed to delete these files until i came across this thread is there anyway i can possibly getthem back I would really like to receive text messages again.

GPS, Stock AT& LG OG Pro - Further Developments???
Without a doubt I need advise and assistance with this GPS issue.
I activated my new LG Optimus G Pro Saturday. The GPS began turning itself on yesterday so, I went to Settings and discovered it was on. I disabled it with the soft toggle switch, but had to repeat this several times throughout the day. This is annoying! This morning I turned the phone on GPS came on right away so, I checked Settings and it is disabled. No quality concern here...
I see I can download an application from the Play Store to disable, but also noted the update to a newer version of Android.
Please advise regarding my best option for be rid of this nonsense.

The steps I posted above should work for you. It still works for me on latest 10p software update.

Disabling GPS in 10P
I found and downloaded the 'Disable Service', but have not determined a known safe method to root my e980. Bin4ry's method appears to be suitable, but I need to read more. I also noticed the Asian version of Root Master being discussed as a universal method for rooting, but the warning regarding its use caused me to search for Bin4ry's method.

the asian version worked fine for my att lg e98010.what warning are u talking about worked fine for me

T-Mo H811 Battery draining - T-Mo My Account App

It appears that the T-Mo My Account app is draining my battery left and right. I'm running Greenify but it doesn't seem to help. Any thoughts on how to disable it without root?

Does it actually show up under your batterystats?

It sure does, it's draining as much battery as the "Screen On" process...

Did you turn every option off?

LancerV said:
Did you turn every option off?
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Yeah every notification, device health tracking is off. I've forced stop the app via the battery stats settings and in apps and via greenify...

mstreet28 said:
It appears that the T-Mo My Account app is draining my battery left and right. I'm running Greenify but it doesn't seem to help. Any thoughts on how to disable it without root?
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used this on Friday and it worked like a charm:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294

chadbot3k said:
used this on Friday and it worked like a charm:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
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That just does a pm hide it does nothing to stop the application from running

LancerV said:
That just does a pm hide it does nothing to stop the application from running
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Whatever it does it makes that app stop. You can try it or not, but it worked for me.
What does it do?:
• Block / Disable applications on your device
• UnBlock / Enable applications on your device
• Allow UnBlock / Enable all applications at once on your device
• Allows filtering of the displayed packages for quicker decision making
• Allows exporting your blocked / unblocked listing to a file (Right click on Read Device Packages after list is loaded)
• Allows importing your blocked, or someone else's, listing (Right click on Read Device Packages after list is loaded)
• Allows complete removal of application(s) if you have root (It will backup the original folder structure and apk for you, just in case you need to restore the application(s) back to your device.

Yeah with root access it can block them, hence the big warning when you fire it up saying it cant block them.
chadbot3k said:
Whatever it does it makes that app stop. You can try it or not, but it worked for me.
Thank me later.
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What does it do?:
• Block / Disable applications on your device
• UnBlock / Enable applications on your device
• Allow UnBlock / Enable all applications at once on your device
• Allows filtering of the displayed packages for quicker decision making
• Allows exporting your blocked / unblocked listing to a file (Right click on Read Device Packages after list is loaded)
• Allows importing your blocked, or someone else's, listing (Right click on Read Device Packages after list is loaded)
• Allows complete removal of application(s) if you have root (It will backup the original folder structure and apk for you, just in case you need to restore the application(s) back to your device.
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Still running after using that application. You can run a pm unhide com.tmobile.pr.mytmobile from a terminal emulator if you don't believe me.
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well it worked for me my battery sure appreciated it.
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Mine needed me to wipe data to make it stop draining battery. Try clearing all data for the app.

the OP wanted it to stop draining battery and that program did it, no matter if it removes it from my device. :good:

chadbot3k said:
the OP wanted it to stop draining battery and that program did it, no matter if it removes it from my device. :good:
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It appears that the option that you have presented does not actually remove the application that's causing the battery drain, however.

chadbot3k said:
well it worked for me my battery sure appreciated it.
Sent from my LG-H811 using XDA Free mobile app
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Yes it hides it from the application drawer that's about it, it just like when you buy a key from the playstore and you open it up and says do you want to hide from the app drawer.
Go to Settings - General - Apps - All and you will still see Tmobile My Account listed because the only way to block an application from running is with root, unless you got root already

BUT it stops the app from draining battery, regardless of removing the app...
All you have to do is try it, it only took me five minutes and my battery has been lasting over 10 hours a day after I did it. The app no longer shows up under running apps or under my battery stats.

chadbot3k said:
used this on Friday and it worked like a charm:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
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Seem like a great tool and good tutorial video in the link.
Can you list what you blocked out and any benefits to battery life from what you blocked out?

chadbot3k said:
BUT it stops the app from draining battery, regardless of removing the app...
All you have to do is try it, it only took me five minutes and my battery has been lasting over 10 hours a day after I did it. The app no longer shows up under running apps or under my battery stats.
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I blocked My Tmobile app, some of the LG apps that I won't use (like dual window, can't remember all) and my battery has had a noticeable difference, like I said well over 10 hours on heavy usage. Today my battery is at 8h40m on battery with 6h30m estimated left.

chadbot3k said:
I blocked My Tmobile app, some of the LG apps that I won't use (like dual window, can't remember all) and my battery has had a noticeable difference, like I said well over 10 hours on heavy usage. Today my battery is at 8h40m on battery with 6h30m estimated left.
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Cool.
Thanks for sharing.

Guide about Honor magic

First of all I don't own a magic device however I use the magic firmware on my Honor 8 so I can't cover up all info about magic usage but most of them.
So Q/A
I can't install third party launchers, why?
Because huawei blocked this on this firmware. To install third party launchers you'll need root.
So I got a launcher installed. But I can't see any widgets?
Open /system/etc/permissions/handheld_core_hardware.xml and find there will be a # before it which disables the feature. Just remove it and reboot.
Why doesn't notifications work?
By default third party apps gets disabled notifications (idk why) go to notifications and enable them for your new installed apps.
I can't see nfc option?
This is due to being disabled in earlier builds. However B536.1 evaluation versions brings nfc settings.
Some options are still in Chinese why?
They have informed you that the English language is still in beta (unfinished) this we might be able to fix with overlays.
More will come.
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Rommco05 said:
I have one question, will Honor Magic receive Nougat? Maybe somebody I tried to search some info but this sources waht I see is good
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Haven't seen any tbh I guess huawei is fixing bugs for now on magic
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Rommco05 said:
Hi, my english is horrible, sorry, probably I must more times read again my posts... so what u want to say in your opinion is, Huawei working on Nougat for Magic?
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What I can tell for now no I haven't seen any indication of it update wise . And since it's a test device rather then a official retail device it is likely they only are going to fix bugs etc. However I can't tell to a 100% but as its a half year since the device is released I doubt nougat is coming in near feature (if at all) there's no info as far as I can see (though I can't read or search in Chinese)
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Rommco05 said:
hm, I realy hope to Magic receive Nougat and right after I hope you make usable on Honor 8
Q: Honor 9 was released is possible to port rom from Magic to H9. Just for curiouse I don't have on mind buy Honor 9. But he has hw buttons (a bit simmilar like a Magic)
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Possible no since it uses n as default it won't be able to use magic unless it receives nougat
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Honor magic usage
Hi There,
Magic phone is indeed magic like, feels really great and looks beautiful, very smooth feel in hand.
Needed few tips and tricks to make more use of it.
Are these possible without root, if rooted office email app will be blocked
1) How to install launcher as system app, Please pls guide. I'm dying to install Neon, Zero.
2) How to install Ultra battery mode? - it is present in Honor 6 and it's awesome!
3) Is it possible to reduce resolution - Screen power saving - like Honor 6, saves battery during night and driving
4) Possible to change keyboard during typing? Popups doesn't show in notification shade, it's painful to go to settings n change every time
TIA.
Tnx,
Shreyas

Shreyas077 said:
Hi There,
Magic phone is indeed magic like, feels really great and looks beautiful, very smooth feel in hand.
Needed few tips and tricks to make more use of it.
Are these possible without root, if rooted office email app will be blocked
1) How to install launcher as system app, Please pls guide. I'm dying to install Neon, Zero.
2) How to install Ultra battery mode? - it is present in Honor 6 and it's awesome!
3) Is it possible to reduce resolution - Screen power saving - like Honor 6, saves battery during night and driving
4) Possible to change keyboard during typing? Popups doesn't show in notification shade, it's painful to go to settings n change every time
TIA.
Tnx,
Shreyas
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1. Without root is not possible to install any 3rd party launcher except google launcher.
2. Do you mean the ultrabattery launcher which comes with huawei? If so it could be possible.
3. Resolution i doubt without root, and no idea about that feature.
4. We'll if you don't use navigation bar no, if you do it might work. Can't tell since I don't use that firmware atm but I never saw any fast switch for keyboard
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Hi,
I can't figure out how to remove the carrier name from the notification bar on the magic. There seems not to be any option in settings.
Any tips? Phone is rooted.
Thanks,
er

perlu said:
Hi,
I can't figure out how to remove the carrier name from the notification bar on the magic. There seems not to be any option in settings.
Any tips? Phone is rooted.
Thanks,
er
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I think you can edit it somewhere in a xml
Or in a prop file
Say me can you help me with oeminfo?
Or are you using the magicdevice?
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Yes I am using a magic for the moment.
I've been trying to find it in the props and xmls, but I didn't find "carrier" or "operator" with a grep. It might be called something else.

Google Launcher doesn’ Work. After the installation, when I try to open it, appear an error message who advise I need to change launcher in Settings-Home but in Settings there isn’t “home”
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LastStandingDroid said:
First of all I don't own a magic device however I use the magic firmware on my Honor 8 so I can't cover up all info about magic usage but most of them.
So Q/A
I can't install third party launchers, why?
Because huawei blocked this on this firmware. To install third party launchers you'll need root.
So I got a launcher installed. But I can't see any widgets?
Open /system/etc/permissions/handheld_core_hardware.xml and find there will be a # before it which disables the feature. Just remove it and reboot.
Why doesn't notifications work?
By default third party apps gets disabled notifications (idk why) go to notifications and enable them for your new installed apps.
I can't see nfc option?
This is due to being disabled in earlier builds. However B536.1 evaluation versions brings nfc settings.
Some options are still in Chinese why?
They have informed you that the English language is still in beta (unfinished) this we might be able to fix with overlays.
More will come.
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Hi!, how to change exactly the line: “/system/etc/permissions/handheld_core_hardware.xml”?
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

How to use this app lock on a50?

Hey guys can we use app lock on a50? Look at this...
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Mittu1819 said:
Hey guys can we use app lock on a50? Look at this...
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Where to look?

Yes download s secure app from galaxy app store. You can use the in display fingerprint scanner and face recognition as well.

Does a50 have inbuilt app lock? I have fond but unable to open. Go to settings >> search for app lock. Then you will find "app lock" with an lock icon.

Mulmiz said:
Where to look?
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Sorry couldn't upload screenshot

Mittu1819 said:
Does a50 have inbuilt app lock? I have fond but unable to open. Go to settings >> search for app lock. Then you will find "app lock" with an lock icon.
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I downloaded s secure and I have app lock

therealroyston2 said:
I downloaded s secure and I have app lock
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Pretty odd of Samsung to not include S Secure as a system app. The things is that the S Secure app can be uninstalled but on doing so, while the App Lock option disappears from the menu, the apps remain protected. So in effect it is using system level locking rather an app level one which is a good thing.

t3chg33k said:
It is pointless to use S Secure from the Galaxy Store as it can be uninstalled without any password thereby exposing the protected apps. It should have been included as a system app instead.
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Who's going to do that, anyways you can just hide the s secure app from you app list,

therealroyston2 said:
Who's going to do that, anyways you can just hide the s secure app from you app list,
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Just checked it, the apps remain locked. The first time I did so, it was without rebooting, so it seemed as if the app lock was not working, but on restart, I found that the apps still remain locked even though S Secure has been uninstalled.

s secure not working
therealroyston2 said:
I downloaded s secure and I have app lock
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i have s folder, which i find useless since i do not want duplicates of apps, but downloaded s secure and although it installs fine it does not work. Nothing comes up under Advanced Settings and the app FC. Had to download Norton App Lock.
All i wanted was a way to lock apps, should it really be this difficult !
Samsung A50 UK variant Model SM-A505FN Build PPR1.180610.011.A505FNXXU1ASC7.

xzyk said:
i have s folder, which i find useless since i do not want duplicates of apps, but downloaded s secure and although it installs fine it does not work. Nothing comes up under Advanced Settings and the app FC. Had to download Norton App Lock.
All i wanted was a way to lock apps, should it really be this difficult !
Samsung A50 UK variant Model SM-A505FN Build PPR1.180610.011.A505FNXXU1ASC7.
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Hey, s secure and secure folder are 2 different things. I think you misunderstood.
To download s secure
Check if you downloaded the right one
Go to play store or galaxy app store and search "s secure" and download it.
I attached screen shot of the app
And then set it up with fingerprint and/or face unlock and a pin/pattern and then select the apps you want to lock.

must be a country specific thing, here's what i get when i go into samsung store and search for 's secure', nothing, i scrolled down and it's not there. I downloaded from apk mirror v4.0.03, but like i said, that is not working.

xzyk said:
must be a country specific thing, here's what i get when i go into samsung store and search for 's secure', nothing, i scrolled down and it's not there. I downloaded from apk mirror v4.0.03, but like i said, that is not working.
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Hmm maybe country specific. But still see if you can find the app through this ljnk on galaxy store http://apps.samsung.com/appquery/appDetail.as?appId=com.samsung.android.app.sprotect

therealroyston2 said:
I downloaded s secure and I have app lock
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really liked this native solution rather than having a third party app lock app which won't work as good as this one.

Vivekweb2013 said:
really liked this native solution rather than having a third party app lock app which won't work as good as this one.
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Same here.
It's not available in my country.
The downloaded apk won't work either.

Not supported for my country.
Samsung really needs to get rid of this bull**** region lock thing because it does not make any sense to region lock an app.

I got it from apptoide but it does not work propperly.

therealroyston2 said:
I downloaded s secure and I have app lock
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every region is different feature, i'ts not showing in my setting. My region Indonesia (XID).