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HTC One X tips and tricks​
As the title says you folks can share HTC One X tips and tricks here. I'm sure lot of the users will find them helpful. I'm new to HTC so I would also use some tips and tricks.
Take Screenshot without third party app
Power Button + Vol down
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Stimulate Battery Removal
Press and Hold Power Button for 10 seconds
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To disable a System app
Go to settings> apps > all tab > Select the app you want and click on Disable. Just like Titanium back.
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To Disable Automatic Shortcut After installing an App
Go to Play Store > Click on Menu and click on Settings > Uncheck "Auto-add Widgets"
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Create Folder Automatically in Launcher
Drag an icon and try to drop it to an existing icon on Launcher menu it automatically creates a folder.
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Proper Reboot
In settings, power, Fast boot - when checked you are only doing a hot boot when you select Restart in power menu, uncheck it and you have the normal reboot(preferred). (Rycon33)
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Move Cursor
To move the cursor left or right while typing, you can press the volume up / down to move it. ( keeenif )
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HTC swype keyboard
Go to settings, keyboard. Then HTC input and enable the trace feature. It's replaced swype for me now (hetalmp)
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Fix Laggy sense 4.0
settings
development section
Don't keep activities
It is unticked by default. Tick it (I went on recent apps to make sure it would be saved, then back) and untick it again. Seems to be a fault in the indication of the settings (131313) More Info
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Limit your data or set a data limit warning
Settings > (Wireless & Network) More > Usage
(puffingbear, 420kushking)
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HTC keyboard Tip
In HTC keyboard, swipe left to change to number/symbol layout, swipe right to change to different language keyboard. (stm2008)
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Phonebook scroll
scroll in phonebook with two fingers will move the list alphabetially. (stm2008)
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Remove black tab with 3 dots (Only on Latest firmware)
Settings > Display & Gesture (For root users on 1.29 or below use this MOD)
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Browser history/bookmark screen
In stock browser, long press the back button can bring up the browser history/bookmark screen (stm2008)
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Scroll through music quickly
To scroll through your music quickly you can use 2 finger scroll. Does it in contacts too (technostein)
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Bluetooth Pictures
when bt handset is connected open camera and press button on handset and camera will take an picture. like remote for camera ( carlowise)
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Stock browser Fullscreen
In the stock browser, get rid of the annoying bar that appears at the bottom of the page every time you scroll down by enabling quick controls.
Got to: Settings --> Labs --> Quick Controls.(apwb)
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Other Tips:
Ultimate HTC One X Guide To Tweaking, Flashing and Modding
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Improve your gaming performance withhamdir guide How to easily Maximize Gaming performance on Tegra 3 One X - root
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Improve overall scrolling experience by using SuperCharger script by zeppelinrox the guide specific for One X created by hamdir
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Battery performance will only improve after 2 or 3 battery cycles. i.e. After flashing the ROM or Kernel wait for 2 or 3 days to comment on battery performance. BTW clearing batterystat.bin does nothing according to engineers at Google.
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After flashing a new Kernel remember to wipe the cache not sure exactly why but it was told by kernel developers
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Access the Secret Power Saver settings by the tip knightrocker in this thread
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To make the developers life easier when you reporting an error, bug on the ROM be sure to include the logcat (for ROM related), kmsg (Kernel related)
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HTC One X Speaker Output
Remove limiter for louder sound and less compressed sound. Also disable Trubass effect which boosts 400hz for a cleaner sound with less mids:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1750369
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Just got my One X. These are very useful tips!
Thanks!

Screen shot is power button and home button, not vol down button.
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C_S_R said:
Screen shot is power button and home button, not vol down button.
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You are right on that one. The correct sequence is to hold the power button, then press the home button.
Some other tricks that made my user experience better were:
Limit your data or set a data limit warning. Great feature. It only monitors data over the mobile network, however you can show the wifi data as well if you wish. Some ROMS have had this in the past, however it was sometimes unreliable.This is a built in sense 4.0 feature and works great.
Disable "Auto Review" in camera settings>continuous shooting mode. This will give you the best burst shooting experience and you will be able to easily switch to different camera modes, without the annoying best shot feature popping up. Also disable Limit to 20 frames to get up to 99 continuous photos.
Go to settings>more>nfc Enable nfc and scan your smart credit cards or any nfc tag, or nfc enabled phone.
If you use face unlock, go to settings>security>screen lock>face unlock>improve face matching. It drastically improves the time it takes for your phone to recognize your face.
Try out the friendstream lockscreen. Its pretty cool, some people may hate it, others may love it.
Hope this helps

In settings, power, Fast boot - when checked you are only doing a hot boot when you select Restart in power menu, uncheck it and you have the normal reboot(preferred).
And btw, both methods mentioned above posts on screenshot works.
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C_S_R said:
Screen shot is power button and home button, not vol down button.
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Power Button and Volume down works as well it a ICS Tweak works on most of the ICS Models. Just tested it. Hold your power button + Volume down for around 3 seconds it will take a screenshot

Hi,
I came from a HTC desire which had a track pad so I am not sure if this is a new thing.
But to move the cursor left or right while typing, you can press the volume up / down to move it. Found it pretty helpful.

For the HTC swype keyboard which is swype on a much bigger keyboard.
Go to settings, keyboard. Then HTC input and enable the trace feature. It's replaced swype for me now.
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keeenif said:
Hi,
I came from a HTC desire which had a track pad so I am not sure if this is a new thing.
But to move the cursor left or right while typing, you can press the volume up / down to move it. Found it pretty helpful.
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Hmm. this is new! But doesnt seem to work for me. still goes into volume control. Did I miss out something?

keeenif said:
Hi,
I came from a HTC desire which had a track pad so I am not sure if this is a new thing.
But to move the cursor left or right while typing, you can press the volume up / down to move it. Found it pretty helpful.
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doesnt work for me too..

There are total of seven screen to attach apps or widgets. In case you use only 5, you can remove the unused screens.
Press the unused screen, there will be an option there.
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fi3ry_icy said:
doesnt work for me too..
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after a few test... I realised it was the keyboard that I am using. Its called MultiLing. My apologies. But I guess it would be nice if thats added.

C_S_R said:
Screen shot is power button and home button, not vol down button.
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Just tried that randomly on my Desire HD which is using stock 2.3.5...
It worked! Mind blown!

Stop sense 4.0 from craxhing
If you worry about the laggy sense 4.0:
settings
development section
Don't keep activities
It is unticked by default. Tick it (I went on recent apps to make sure it would be saved, then back) and untick it again. Seems to be a fault in the indication of the settings, because only now I got my phons as fast as expected.
Made my laggy sense go away and the fun has really started for me now.
After a total power off it is still working fine.

Great Hints! Just one question:
420kushking said:
Go to settings>more>nfc Enable nfc and scan your smart credit cards or any nfc tag, or nfc enabled phone.
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I'm very interested in NFC payment, and I have a smart card. When I enable NFC and place the card on the phone, I get a beep. But it doesn't look like anything's happened. I'm pretty dubious about downloading an app from the market which scans my card. Is there a real world use for this yet? Or an official, trustworthy app?

131313 said:
If you worry about the laggy sense 4.0:
settings
development section
Don't keep activities
It is unticked by default. Tick it (I went on recent apps to make sure it would be saved, then back) and untick it again. Seems to be a fault in the indication of the settings, because only now I got my phons as fast as expected.
Made my laggy sense go away and the fun has really started for me now.
After a total power off it is still working fine.
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Sorry but you sound little confusing. Do you mean that option should be ticked and then unticked again and this will remove laggy sense?.

ShyamSasi said:
Power Button and Volume down works as well it a ICS Tweak works on most of the ICS Models. Just tested it. Hold your power button + Volume down for around 3 seconds it will take a screenshot
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C_S_R said:
Screen shot is power button and home button, not vol down button.
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The both ways are right. Power button + Volume down 2sec. is the "pure" feature of ICS, screenshots are saved in /sccard/pictures/screenshots.Power button and then home button (keep holding power button) is the HTC Sense feature, images are saved in /sdcard/dcim. That is the different.

otarinz said:
Great Hints! Just one question:
I'm very interested in NFC payment, and I have a smart card. When I enable NFC and place the card on the phone, I get a beep. But it doesn't look like anything's happened. I'm pretty dubious about downloading an app from the market which scans my card. Is there a real world use for this yet? Or an official, trustworthy app?
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I would like to know that as well.

Anyone know where notification tones are saved? I would like to copy my fav tones...
Just got my new HOX. Thanks for the great tips!
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How can i remove lock screen dual clock

Anyone can help me to remove the lock screen dual clock. I am using Korea version F400S

Maybe you need to enable lock screen widgets in the settings menu?

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Anyone can help me to remove the lock screen dual clock. I am using Korea version F400S
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It's more than likely in the clock settings or settings in lock screen
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nickyhk said:
Anyone can help me to remove the lock screen dual clock. I am using Korea version F400S
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If you don't mind me asking, which carrier are you with?
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bbs.gfan.com/android-6548363-1-1.html

strongyin1977 said:
bbs.gfan.com/android-6548363-1-1.html
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Thanks all. The problem was resolved.

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bbs.gfan.com/android-6548363-1-1.html
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Thanks, heres what the linked post instructed.
1) download that app from the play store
2) set your language to english and your location to your desire.
3) install the app
4) search "clock" under the activities tab
5) under the roaming icon, there should be a "Roaming dual clock". tap into it.
6) tap "Try" then select "disable"
7) simply press back without creating the shortcut
8) select "Roaming clock settings"
9) tap "Try" again, and uncheck both ticks
10) press back again and you're all done.

Thank you for the info, it worked perfectly

stunt_101 said:
Thanks, heres what the linked post instructed.
1) download that app from the play store
2) set your language to english and your location to your desire.
3) install the app
4) search "clock" under the activities tab
5) under the roaming icon, there should be a "Roaming dual clock". tap into it.
6) tap "Try" then select "disable"
7) simply press back without creating the shortcut
8) select "Roaming clock settings"
9) tap "Try" again, and uncheck both ticks
10) press back again and you're all done.
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I downloaded the QuickShortcutMaker but when i search I can't find "roaming dual clock"? I only get the "clock", can anyone please help..

Wow, that seems like alot of work. This is what I did... not sure if it gives the same effect, but works for me on a F400L
Settings > Global roaming > Roaming Time Settings > Use roaming dual-clock (untick this)

OutCell said:
I downloaded the QuickShortcutMaker but when i search I can't find "roaming dual clock"? I only get the "clock", can anyone please help..
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U can just use the search bar above the menu. Its easier. =)

rickz said:
Wow, that seems like alot of work. This is what I did... not sure if it gives the same effect, but works for me on a F400L
Settings > Global roaming > Roaming Time Settings > Use roaming dual-clock (untick this)
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that's the direct path a lot of people couldnt find, the shortcut maker makes it more obvious to show

Hello guys, thanks for the solution on how to remove the dual clock the app works perfectly I can finally remove it. Now I have another question, if you have the korean version or the 400s versions, if you go to your calendar app you will see that you have some korean holidays, I haven't been able to find how to remove those, i went to account and sync and I cannot remove korean holidays. So I went to QuickShortcutMaker app, under activities I clicked on calendar and went to setting, I unchecked korean holidays but when I go back the app crashes. Is there any other way to remove that??
I appreciate it. DONT WANT TO SEE THOSE KOREAN LETTERS!!!!!

This works a lot better...and easier I must say

Hi guys, I tried all the steps listed on this thread, however when I go back to the lockscreen, it shows the same dual time. Any ideas why?

Magfocus said:
Hi guys, I tried all the steps listed on this thread, however when I go back to the lockscreen, it shows the same dual time. Any ideas why?
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Did you disable both "roaming clock setting", and "roaming clock". For me all the settings are under T-Roaming(F400S). Depending on your model it might be different.

Sorry to write here after long time, but if you google about 'How to remove dual clock' you easily go here.
I made an app to salve this problem.
Currently made for F240s on 4.4.2 (LG G Pro).
Please, if you have an imported smartphone with dual clock, send a report and I will ADD support for your smartphone too.
Dual clock Remover: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=monsita.dualclockremover
Thanks, Ivan

Soon Dual Clock Remover will be updated at version 1.0.2 with support for LG G FLEX 2 (LG F501L)
[update already sent at google playstore, waiting him to publish]
Thanks at the user who sent me the log.
Dual clock Remover: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=monsita.dualclockremover

What if previously I deleted that roaming app (rooted)??
Now I can't create a shortcut to disable it...
stunt_101 said:
Thanks, heres what the linked post instructed.
1) download that app from the play store
2) set your language to english and your location to your desire.
3) install the app
4) search "clock" under the activities tab
5) under the roaming icon, there should be a "Roaming dual clock". tap into it.
6) tap "Try" then select "disable"
7) simply press back without creating the shortcut
8) select "Roaming clock settings"
9) tap "Try" again, and uncheck both ticks
10) press back again and you're all done.
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Great job
strongyin1977 said:
bbs.gfan.com/android-6548363-1-1.html
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This method works perfectly on my LG G3 F460S kitkat stock rom.

First home screen removal

I hate the screen to the left of my home screen, how can I remove it?

Open the home screen you want to remove, long press anywhere on that screen until you see the WIDGETS button at the bottom, press WIDGETS button, then just long press the screen you wish to remove and drag to the top to remove.
To change or add back just do the same, but instead just put a check in the widgets you want adding. HTH

Guntert said:
I hate the screen to the left of my home screen, how can I remove it?
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Unfortunately, there is no way to remove it with the touchwiz launcher, unrooted.

GeorgeP said:
Unfortunately, there is no way to remove it with the touchwiz launcher, unrooted.
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What did I just post above? You don't need root or anything else to remove it. However you will have to leave at least one widget, that cannot be removed.

ashyx said:
What did I just post above? You don't need root or anything else to remove it. However you will have to leave at least one widget, that cannot be removed.
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Your response does not make sense. You can't remove the screen and you must leave at least one widget on it.

GeorgeP said:
Your response does not make sense. You can't remove the screen and you must leave at least one widget on it.
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There are 2 screens to the left, you can remove the first one easily. The last one only the widgets can be removed except for one.

Just use an other launcher...

Use different launcher. Even custom Roms have that screen. I think it is unremovable.

Guntert said:
I hate the screen to the left of my home screen, how can I remove it?
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Found this while I was looking for something else http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2825558

Are you talking about the magazine?
If you are press and hold on blank screen until the widgets and stuff come up at the botom, tap home screen settings, uncheck my magazine
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luckytrek said:
Are you talking about the magazine?
If you are press and hold on blank screen until the widgets and stuff come up at the botom, tap home screen settings, uncheck my magazine
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I think your referring to something else. There are no such options on the tab s.

Landscape on home screen

Is there somewhere else I need to check to rotate the home screen? Apps and phone manager rotate fine.

You need a 3rd party app to make that happen, normally you swipe down to bring the notification screen, then tap and hold the gear until it spins and then it goes off the right side of the screen, at this point it would normally go to setting and then see the system ui tuner in the menu, but Huawei has removed this and you have to download "Activity Launcher", but I dont think this works anymore as it stopped working on my HN8 after it updated to 8.0. But those are the two ways to make it work.

AngelDeath said:
You need a 3rd party app to make that happen, normally you swipe down to bring the notification screen, then tap and hold the gear until it spins and then it goes off the right side of the screen, at this point it would normally go to setting and then see the system ui tuner in the menu, but Huawei has removed this and you have to download "Activity Launcher", but I dont think this works anymore as it stopped working on my HN8 after it updated to 8.0. But those are the two ways to make it work.
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Thanks AngleDeath, I had it with stock L on my M10P, hopefully they will bring it to this to the big screen. I stay in landscape 90% of the time. Hate flipping back and forth.

Cccmachins said:
Thanks AngleDeath, I had it with stock L on my M10P, hopefully they will bring it to this to the big screen. I stay in landscape 90% of the time. Hate flipping back and forth.
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@cccmachin Try the attached file, unzip and install, it can change the orientation of the screen. Been using it for years, plain and simple, nothing fancy.

install Screen Orientation from app store and you can manual/auto change to any direction that you want on any app

maquan said:
install Screen Orientation from app store and you can manual/auto change to any direction that you want on any app
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No app make HW stock launcher rotate to landscap right way man
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AngelDeath said:
@cccmachin Try the attached file, unzip and install, it can change the orientation of the screen. Been using it for years, plain and simple, nothing fancy.
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Doesn't work.
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def-g said:
Doesn't work.
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Confirmed it doesnt, but the update version in the play store does:\
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pransuinc.screenorientation&hl=en
But it does not lay out correctly.

Question Fold 3 Questions

Hi All,
I have just got myself a fold 3.
I have a few questions i need help with please.
1/. With external screen can a hardened screen protector be put on and if so do i need to remove pre installed protector?
2/. I am thinking of buying this case https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0995WPCXJ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2SFKRF5TPZMT5&psc=1
Am i correct to say just the basic s pen will fit and not the pro?
3/. Not sure between the standard s pen and the pro.
Want to make sure it will fit in the case.
Thanks everyone

1, if 2, the case will crack the tampered screen protector if overlayed or pushed the protector off the edge.
2, standard fold spen
3, get the standard will do.

jemfalor said:
1, if 2, the case will crack the tampered screen protector if overlayed or pushed the protector off the edge.
2, standard fold spen
3, get the standard will do.
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So what about Hydro gel protectors?

it depends on the case and dimension of the protector. i suggest don't change. keep the original protector.

Question how do i disable the lock screen pictures in the background.
For the life of me i cant get rid of it.
Thanks

Android Noobie said:
Question how do i disable the lock screen pictures in the background.
For the life of me i cant get rid of it.
Thanks
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Lock screen pictures? You mean the wallpaper?

Mr. Orange 645 said:
Lock screen pictures? You mean the wallpaper?
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Yes.
I am also having an issue trying to change the notification sound of the messages app

Android Noobie said:
Yes.
I am also having an issue trying to change the notification sound of the messages app
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I don't think you can get rid of the locks creek wallpaper, but you can change it to just a solid black picture.
I use Google Voice, but I'm sure there's a notifications setting in the messages app.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
I don't think you can get rid of the locks creek wallpaper, but you can change it to just a solid black picture.
I use Google Voice, but I'm sure there's a notifications setting in the messages app.
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I have tried but i cant seem to change the notifcation sound.
** Update worked it out thank you

Can we stop Auto rotation on the cover screen & use it just on the inner screen?
How can I stop & turn OFF the Google Assist to stop pop up when I hit the Home button by mistake?
Thanks

ilordvader said:
Can we stop Auto rotation on the cover screen & use it just on the inner screen?
How can I stop & turn OFF the Google Assist to stop pop up when I hit the Home button by mistake?
Thanks
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1) not to my knowledge. The toggle is in the notification shade. You may want to check in settings for the Auto Rotate option and see from there.
2) Go into Accessibility. Or, go into settings and search Google Assistant.

ilordvader said:
Can we stop Auto rotation on the cover screen & use it just on the inner screen?
How can I stop & turn OFF the Google Assist to stop pop up when I hit the Home button by mistake?
Thanks
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Create a Bixby Routine
IF "Folding status" is "Completely closed"
THEN "Screen orientation" is "Portrait"
Did this on day 1 as it was bugging me too and has worked great

atvxda said:
1) not to my knowledge. The toggle is in the notification shade. You may want to check in settings for the Auto Rotate option and see from there.
2) Go into Accessibility. Or, go into settings and search Google Assistant.
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I tried to find google Assistant, but seem Android 11 has different layout & can find the the Switch to turn it off
Need step by step instructions
Please anyone

ilordvader said:
I tried to find google Assistant, but seem Android 11 has different layout & can find the the Switch to turn it off
Need step by step instructions
Please anyone
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Search "Google Assist," go down to "assistant settings" and then all the way down to "general ." The toggle is there, bro. Just have to be patient and read through it.

Access Google Assistant with your voice - Android - Google Assistant Help
You can get hands-free help from Google Assistant on your phone or watch by saying "Hey Google." "Hey Google" requires Voice Match to recognize it's you. If you're using a speaker or Smart Display wi
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mattias28 said:
Create a Bixby Routine
IF "Folding status" is "Completely closed"
THEN "Screen orientation" is "Portrait"
Did this on day 1 as it was bugging me too and has worked great
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Figured it out
Open Bixby Routine
On bottom there are 3 Tabs : Click - Add Routine
U reach IF THEN Screen,
Click IF :
In there under Device:
Click Folding Status -
Set to:Completely Closed
Next Click on - Then :
Display / Screen Orientation
Now on IF Then Screen on bottom of page click NEXT
Hope that helps others
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In Good Lock we don't have Task Changer, is there any other way to get it?
Thanks

ilordvader said:
In Good Lock we dont gave Task Changer, is there any other way to get it ?
Thanks
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It is now moved to home up app. Go there to activate it and it will work with all launchers

Techvir said:
It is now moved to home up app. Go there to activate it and it will work with all launcher
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I did not find the Homeup app in Playstore or Galaxy store

ilordvader said:
I did not find the Homeup app in Playstore or Galaxy store
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Look inside the good lock app. If you don't find it there, then use the nice lock app.