Hi,
I noticed with Android 12 there's a new feature to block camera and microphone access. I like to keep these blocks enabled unless I'm using an app that explicitly needs to use the camera or microphone. I noticed though that when receiving a call I had to unlock my device to unblock the microphone. I am wondering what happens if someone needed to use my phone to make an emergency call? Would the microphone be stuck blocked as they wouldn't know my password to unlock the device? Or, for emergency calls is the microphone automatically unblocked?
If anyone knows what would occur it's appreciated! Thanks!
I would guess that yes, the microphone would be blocked unless it was unlocked. I doubt if the permissions given pays attention or makes any difference what kind of call you're making. I could be wrong, though. Occasionally they set things up in a smarter way.
It's unfortunate that we don't have a way to test such things without breaking the law.
I'm not clear on where you changed the permission that causes that. Could you show a screenshot of the proper place? These are where I looked. The second screenshot is of where I got to when I searched in Android Settings for "microphone". I haven't changed them from the default settings. I know the microphone works with anyone I talk to from the lockscreen (such as incoming callers). It's set, of course, to allow the microphone for the Phone app only when the Phone app is in use.
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TDP95 said:
Hi,
I noticed with Android 12 there's a new feature to block camera and microphone access. I like to keep these blocks enabled unless I'm using an app that explicitly needs to use the camera or microphone. I noticed though that when receiving a call I had to unlock my device to unblock the microphone. I am wondering what happens if someone needed to use my phone to make an emergency call? Would the microphone be stuck blocked as they wouldn't know my password to unlock the device? Or, for emergency calls is the microphone automatically unblocked?
If anyone knows what would occur it's appreciated! Thanks!
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Apparently you can still make emergency calls with it toggled off.
"Now that you can turn off the camera and microphone entirely in Android 12, there are two toggle switches that you can add to the Quick Settings menu, which you access by swiping down from the top of your phone's screen.
Toggling these settings on will not grant all apps access to your microphone or camera, but only those apps to which you have already granted individual permission. Emergency calls will be able to override toggled-off microphone and camera switches."
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1) why does the GPS voice switch between a peppy young girl and another woman that sounds like she's been sniffing doggy downers?
2) Why does it sometimes read my texts out loud?
3) On the instant calling (the thing where you put the phone up to your head and it automatically called the person on the screen) mine always calls 1 of my contacts. I hang up then it starts to call the contact I wanted to call originally. Anyone else have this issue?
4) S Voice search. Why does it use a special google search with advertisements? what BS is that?
deezeejoey said:
1) why does the GPS voice switch between a peppy young girl and another woman that sounds like she's been sniffing doggy downers?
2) Why does it sometimes read my texts out loud?
3) On the instant calling (the thing where you put the phone up to your head and it automatically called the person on the screen) mine always calls 1 of my contacts. I hang up then it starts to call the contact I wanted to call originally. Anyone else have this issue?
4) S Voice search. Why does it use a special google search with advertisements? what BS is that?
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1- parts of navigation use a different voice than the default that u normally hear... don't really know why. Im guessing the lady on downers is the robotic sounding default one... the other sounds like a human recording which i guess they didn't record all of the possible directions hence the two different voices
2- that sounds like a setting u may have enabled in the accessibility section of settings...
3- cant comment cuz i dont use that fetaure
4- google is the dominant search engine... the os is designed by google... as for ads thats part of owning a mobile phone unless u root and block them
about the text reading out loud. Make sure you don't have talk back checked.
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1) why does the GPS voice switch between a peppy young girl and another woman that sounds like she's been sniffing doggy downers?
2) Why does it sometimes read my texts out loud?
3) On the instant calling (the thing where you put the phone up to your head and it automatically called the person on the screen) mine always calls 1 of my contacts. I hang up then it starts to call the contact I wanted to call originally. Anyone else have this issue?
4) S Voice search. Why does it use a special google search with advertisements? what BS is that?
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3- Nope don't have that issue and I use it constantly, which ROM you on? Works perfectly on FreeGS3 v0.0.8.1 for me.
Has anyone found a call recording app that actually works on our phones? I have tried 6 or 8, most of them "are not compatible with our devices". One I found (Total Recall) may work, but not having an engineering degree, I could not at all figure out whether it does.
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I second the one above ( I think it's the same as this ):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skvalex.callrecorder
I've tried easily 10 others, including Total Call Recorder. Skvalex's was the only one that worked flawlessly, and the customization is great. If it complains to you about your kernel missing the patch, test it anyways, because I had that error yet it still worked.
Russian smashed across the interwebz from my T-Mobile Galaxy S2.
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I second the one above ( I think it's the same as this ):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skvalex.callrecorder
I've tried easily 10 others, including Total Call Recorder. Skvalex's was the only one that worked flawlessly, and the customization is great. If it complains to you about your kernel missing the patch, test it anyways, because I had that error yet it still worked.
Russian smashed across the interwebz from my T-Mobile Galaxy S2.
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Thanks to both of you, it works like a charm! Since you both have used it, do either of you know if there is a way to turn it on in mid-call? I am an investigator and I usually chat with the person for a few minutes to prep them for my questions. Being able to do that would make it 100% perfect.
There is an option for that in the app, and it shows up for me by default. There should be a green record button ( switches to a red pause button if the app is recording ) showing up on your screen whenever your calls connect. If it isn't, try toying around with the settings ( sorry, I'm not sure which option it is, but I know it's in there ). You can also set it to exclude recording all calls by default if you want to manually start call recording when you're ready instead.
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There is an option for that in the app, and it shows up for me by default. There should be a green record button ( switches to a red pause button if the app is recording ) showing up on your screen whenever your calls connect. If it isn't, try toying around with the settings ( sorry, I'm not sure which option it is, but I know it's in there ). You can also set it to exclude recording all calls by default if you want to manually start call recording when you're ready instead.
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Got it going, thanks again...
First it was a speaker automatically turns on during call,
Then the mic doesnt works during call but surprising working well in recording apps and in service test(both mic working)
Now the proximity sensor isnt working.. help me
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First it was a speaker automatically turns on during call,
Then the mic doesnt works during call but surprising working well in recording apps and in service test(both mic working)
Now the proximity sensor isnt working.. help me
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I have the same problem with the calls!! my mic works fine in recording apps, but it doesn't work with the phone. However it works making calls via Skype, I'm so frustated with this. I think it started happening since we updated to 4.3
Please verify the kernel you're using.. I'm was with that problems and the problem is a kernel from an previous ROM version
i have same problem too....in test(service test, xperia diagnostic, recorder) both microphone is ok no problem....but during call....other people can't hear my voice(too low)...and the weird problem...during call i can hear my own voice in ear speaker....i 'm already disable microphone noise suspression and reflash stock rom with clean install too...unlucky the problem was appeared after my warranty ended ...please help me...sorry for bad english
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First it was a speaker automatically turns on during call,
Then the mic doesnt works during call but surprising working well in recording apps and in service test(both mic working)
Now the proximity sensor isnt working.. help me
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For proximity calibration you need to do a factory reset. every sony phones will give same error without factory reset. you can test it by keeping auto brightness on. if it changes according to the background lighting well you can say its working. however mic problem two reason. either water or dust might have entered in the part of mic or there will be a coating on the top of mic which might have been moved a bit which makes it difficult to make calls only.
take it to service or use to manuals the open it yourself to check it out.
Hey guys, I've had my phone for a day or so now and just wanted to list some bugs I've found and see if anyone else has experienced them.
When hanging up a phone call my wallpaper is the application settings screen of a random app (reboot fixes)
Sometimes the screen randomly turns itself on
Sometimes after leaving an email (Touchdown Exchange mail) when I press back I am brought to the application settings screen of a random app
When I get a notification and attempt to open it on the lockscreen the lockscreen becomes a rectangle about 3/4 the size of the screen which is empty and I need to swipe within that to open the app that the notification came from
I will add more as I come across them but just wondering if anyone else has experienced those same bugs/glitches. Thanks!
Not a bug but I cant seem to hide folders in my gallery
Verizon g4 here, i have none of those problems except the last one i thought that was normal my g3 did that as well
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Verizon g4 here, i have none of those problems except the last one i thought that was normal my g3 did that as well
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I guess that's not a bug then per se but it is ugly none the less.
I am having issues with my wifi. It will show connected, but will not connect to internet. If I turn off/on wifi, it will work again. I have tried on a airport extreme and anetgear extender. Same issue on both.
My screen is randomly turning itself on and off very quickly sometimes.
Number three is normal, it's the same on g3. Lg changed it from stick Android where a simple double tap would open the notification. However . If you excited the notifications first, then tapping it goes straight to the app, without swiping.
Hey Verizon people, are you all seeing - when using a lock screen setup (not just swipe) like knock code or pin or pattern - the ugly Emergency Call button?
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Hey Verizon people, are you all seeing - when using a lock screen setup (not just swipe) like knock code or pin or pattern - the ugly Emergency Call button?
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I'm guessing it's a Verizon thing... I have that on my KitKat Droid Razr M.
I have Verizon and have the Emergency Call on mine as well.
This is going to sound weird but I hope someone can help. Only on my phone and only on WiFi i cant use Amazon. It shows no connection in the app and only lets me go to the sign on screen in the browser. Every other site is functional.
I have a USA version by Verizon and on the lock screen at the bottom is an "Emergency Call" button. Anyone know if this can be removed and where the setting lives?
I know I could change lock screen apps with a launcher, but I don't want to at this time so I wonder if this is cooked deep into the OS and only a root function can kill it off.
I've only ever seen thsi if there's no SIM inserted, or if there's no service. It's not there in normal use. Not for me anyway. Never has been for any device.
Least you think I was BSing you can see 4G and cell signal (so SIM card is installed) and ..... emergency call button on lock screen
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Hmmm...that's very weird. Never seen that on any device before. Is it a carrier branded device? Can only think it's a carrier mod? Or perhaps a requirement in the country/state you're from?
Verizon.. USA as per first post. Actually, when I Google this, it is not that uncommon but people - like me - hate it. So far I only see root and then mod as an option (which is not yet available) or a different lock screen app (which I don't want to do). I see no setting to turn it off in the Lock Screen settings area.
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Verizon.. USA as per first post. Actually, when I Google this, it is not that uncommon but people - like me - hate it. So far I only see root and then mod as an option (which is not yet available) or a different lock screen app (which I don't want to do). I see no setting to turn it off in the Lock Screen settings area.
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I can confirm on my LG G2 AT&T variant (running an international variant rom port) it shows this "emergency call" button with knock code enabled. No way to disable it that I am aware of without root. Hopefully this will come soon!
I would guess it is a safety feature when the device has any type of pin/knock code/pattern. It lets someone dial emergency numbers like 911 without knowing the code.
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I would guess it is a safety feature when the device has any type of pin/knock code/pattern. It lets someone dial emergency numbers like 911 without knowing the code.
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That's too funny that you actually took the time to explain what it is for and what it does ha ha captain obvious
But anyway, SO many phones don't have this, I don't want/need it.
solution to your problem
This link has the answer to your problem. Have same featue on my US LG phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/help/how-to-remove-lock-screen-items-t2815931his .
Havent accidentally called 911 but i have on a few Samsungs