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usb icon in the top panel

Guys I got this "usb icon" in the panel, is there a way to remove it ?
I get it even if the phone isn't connected through usb.
thanks

3rd Party Charger? Can Happen with those....

no third party charger

Clear the notification, or am I missing something here? Is it still there after a reboot?

Desire always on speaker phone..

Hey , I have had my desire a few weeks now. I have a problem with it.
Every time i make a phone call or accept a phone call the phone will switch to speaker phone. This happens before i put the phone up to my ear so it is not my face that is turning on speaker phone. If i hold the phone in my hand and dial a number and press call, it goes to speaker phone. If the phone rings and i answer it, it will always go straight to speak phone.
Has anyone had this problem?

My guess: somehow your phone thinks it's charging/docking. Check your connector for dirt.

If nothing else helps you could try this app (actually a widget) in the Market:
Car Mode
With this you can turn the speaker phone mode on/off. Unless your phone has a hardware problem that forces it to be always on...

pascanu said:
My guess: somehow your phone thinks it's charging/docking. Check your connector for dirt.
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The connection seems fine to me. I will put a can of compressed air to it tomorrow. Cheers

doggie123 said:
If nothing else helps you could try this app (actually a widget) in the Market:
Car Mode
With this you can turn the speaker phone mode on/off. Unless your phone has a hardware problem that forces it to be always on...
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I tried the app.. Unfortunately it didn't work. I may have to send the phone back to htc.

igor420 said:
I tried the app.. Unfortunately it didn't work. I may have to send the phone back to htc.
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Don't bother before you flash to stock ROM/do a full wipe (factory reset). If none of those work, it's likely borked

Hi all !
I have been stuck for 2 weeks on this issue.
I have tried all those things :
- Switch off and then switch on the phone
- Remove and reinsert the battery
- Remove and reinsert the SIM Card
- Clean up the USB connector (and there were lots of dusts inside)
- Hard reset to the factory settings
Nothing has solved the problem.
BUT I have found a SOLUTION and also a process to see if you have the same problem as me :
1) Create a shortcut on your home screen and add this shortcut : Shortcut -> Parameter -> Car dock (the icon is a padlock)
2) Click on this shortcut and enable Auto start feature
3) A little car icon will appear in the status bar if there is a short circuit at that moment
4) Take your mini usb cable and plug it into the phone usb connector (without connecting the cable to an electrical outlet nor your PC, we don't want to charge the phone, in fact it doesn't matter but I advice you to not charge it during the process)
5) Now track if the car icon is present, if it is, just move up and down and left and right the cable to check if it's not a hardware short circuit like it is for me (!!). If the car icon appears and disappears during the process while you are moving the cable, then it's a hardware short circuit problem (nothing to do with some kind of software bug as mentioned by some people).
To fix the problem permanently you have 2 choices :
5.1) Take your phone back to the shop
5.2) My solution if you are a lazy man like I am : use the cable to twist correctly the male connector (the one inside the phone) to the correct position. For me the correct position was : lay down your phone on a table, screen upwards, you must twist the connector upwards too. The direction to twist the connector is from the bottom (the table) to the up (the screen) = If you take your phone in front of you and you are looking at the screen, twist the connector towards yourself.
I have fixed the problem this way.
I hope you will be able to fix it too.
Jérémy.

I ve got HDH and I ve instaled 'all call recorder' since then everithing was okay...but after 1-2 weeks this issue was happening speaker always on on recieving call or making a call.so my oppinion uninstal(if you have) call recorder app.it will fix this issue.cheers!

Boot image in landscape mode

I've seen the method on the Tab S forum of XDA developers for amending the boot image but nothing yet for the Tab S2 8.0 (SM-T7130. Is anyone working on this?
My objective is to use my Tab S2 as a 'head unit' in my car and have it boot up in landscape mode. I've already changed the bootsamsung.qmg and bootsamsungloop.qmg with my own files and they are working fine in landscape. However, I don't know how to amend the boot image. The instructions for the Tab S don't appear to work for this model. Well, they didn't for me.
I'd much appreciate a pointer in the right direction.

Hi,
I am trying to do the same thing as you, use it as a head unit. How is it working out for you so far? Any issues?
Thank you

Nothing yet - and I'm unable to devote any time to it at the moment. Good luck with your search for a solution.

Well, I am in the design phase right now, just ordered the tablet.
Getting the boot logo in landscape mode is the least of my concern, I am more concern about everything else, specially how the tablet integrate with the rest of the hardware

checksum123 said:
Well, I am in the design phase right now, just ordered the tablet.
Getting the boot logo in landscape mode is the least of my concern, I am more concern about everything else, specially how the tablet integrate with the rest of the hardware
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I can help with other stuff (than the boot logo 'problem') as I've set my TabS2 to provide a sort of Driver Information System (DIS) for my campervan.
Some of the changes I've made are as follows:
1. Auxiliary output from vehicle radio to 3.5mm jack on TabS2 so it can use the vehicle's excellent speakers. Bought the connector on the internet but some modern vehicles come with a connector fitted.
2. Fused electrical connection from 12V Cigar Lighter feed through 12V-to-USB (5V) mini-connector (also bought on internet) to TabS2.
3. Wifi reversing camera (GoVue RVS-020813) connected to reversing light 12V power feed. (Wifi because I didn't want to hardwire through the vehicle).
4. Created a slide-in frame on dashboard using plastic name holders, with draught-excluder tape behind to hold TabS2 off vibrating stuff.
5. Rooted the TabS2.
6. System/bin/lpm file moved sideways and replaced with one that contains
#!/system/bin/sh
su
/system/bin/reboot
which forces the TabS2 to boot when power is applied (via mini-USB connector). ie. when the vehicle is switched on and power then goes to the 12V cigar-lighter circuit and also the spur connection via the 12V-to-USB connector to the TabS2.
7. Replaced the boot animation (not boot logo) with my own animation in landscape. For which I used Samsung Theme Designer (look on Youtube for how to do this).
8. Enforced landscape mode (for post-boot animation) using the 'Set Orientation' app for those applications I have that are otherwise restricted to portrait mode (the inbuilt portrait/landscape setting doesn't work for these).
9. Bought/installed 'Sygic for Truck' navigation app.
10. Installed 'Govue' app to use with reversing camera.
11. Using 'Cronoid' app got it to fire up Sygic on boot.
12. Using 'Automagic' (premium) created flow to check for reversing camera (ie. when actually reversing vehicle, reversing camera gets power and Govue wifi pops up. This daemon checks for it). When it is detected the Govue app fires up to display the picture. This flow also checks for when vehicle stops reversing (forward gear or neutral selected); it then kills the Govue app and displays Sygic navigation.
13. To ensure everything could be controlled via the screen (a bit difficult getting to the buttons on the edges when you're driving along), I downloaded one-touch 'ScreenOff' and 'Power Off Click' icon apps for sleep and power-off, respectively. The 'Handy Soft Keys' app allows a touch at the top of the screen which will display icons to avoid using the physical buttons. The volume is easily controlled with swipe down from the top and moving the displayed slider as needed. (Note that the power cannot be switched off while there is power via the mini-USB connector, which also means that when it is being charged it will always be booted up).
The Tab S2 is a very good bit of kit. The reason for the sliding method of attachment is because it is far too useful to devote entirely to 'Head unit' duties. I use it as my everyday slate (it also means it isn't on show to potential thieves when I park up).
Was all the above necessary. It's a moot point. I enjoyed doing it. At that time I was able to spend the hours researching the techniques on the internet.
Hope this gives you some ideas.

Nice!!!
Looks like you got everything figure out, thank you for all the tips, will sure come in handy when I start the install.
I went to Best Buy to get the S2, but saw the Tab A right next to it. I finally decided to get the Tab A 10.1 inches (2016 version) which has an octacore cpu and 2gb ram/16gb rom. Unlike you I plan to use this solely in my car, so I am planning a permanent install. My dash has a big opening, so the 10.1 inch will fit nicely, I am planning to fabricate a custom bezel to mold the tab case into a metra stock bezel, might be a tight fit, but I want it to look factory when done. I have a 2015 nissan murano.
As far as the sound, I was planning on using a usb dac, since now marshmallow support usb sound, but now that you mention it, I might just use the 3.5mm jack to feed my clarion eqs755 which is then connected to my kenwood amp. This will save me from buying a DAC.
How is the sound from the 3.5mm jack compared to the usb sound with a DAC?
What are you using for bluetooth?
The wireless backup camera is a good idea, will do the same. I thought that the camera will open the app once it detects power (by you shifting to reverse), no additional app is required?
I did not want to root mine, but looks like I need to, since that is the only way to be able to use the usb port for data and charge the tablet at the same time.
I also plan to use my steering wheel connectors to control the tablet (vol+/vol-, ok google, switching between app, etc...)
Will let you know as I progress...
Would be nice to see some pics of your install.
Here are the components I bought so far:
These will allow me to tab into my existing speakers, since I added a amp:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009B8EJYU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Clarion eq, connects to my amp and sub:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S7G1TW2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Galaxy Tab A case to fabricate into my dash:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LX4TJY1/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
12V to 5V power adapter to charge the tablet and usb hub
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OHHT7ZG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
OTG cable:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NSBVNCM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Right angle connector for the sound:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...e_11?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A04372963GF4ZZEA1VT47
To connect tablet to eq:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DI89NPE/ref=ox_sc_act_title_10?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AQJ30SX0INWVM
I plan to use this for the bluetooth, will connect it to my eq using an rca splitter, for hands free call and bluetooth streaming from phone:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0168GBMC...TF8&colid=218K2YEKLKIR3&coliid=I3IWHA254QICIF
I installed Tablet Talk to get my calls and text messages forwarded to the tablet. When I get a call I can answer from the tablet, but the sound will use my Bluetooth.
I wanted to use samsung own SideSync app, since I also have a samsung note 4 phone, for hands free calls, but it only works when connected to the same WIFI network. Tablet Talk works with WIFI/Hotspot and bluetooth.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0168GBMC...TF8&colid=218K2YEKLKIR3&coliid=I3IWHA254QICIF
For my steering wheel control:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0168GBMC...TF8&colid=218K2YEKLKIR3&coliid=I3IWHA254QICIF

Fleximaster said:
I can help with other stuff (than the boot logo 'problem') as I've set my TabS2 to provide a sort of Driver Information System (DIS) for my campervan.
Some of the changes I've made are as follows:
1. Auxiliary output from vehicle radio to 3.5mm jack on TabS2 so it can use the vehicle's excellent speakers. Bought the connector on the internet but some modern vehicles come with a connector fitted.
2. Fused electrical connection from 12V Cigar Lighter feed through 12V-to-USB (5V) mini-connector (also bought on internet) to TabS2.
3. Wifi reversing camera (GoVue RVS-020813) connected to reversing light 12V power feed. (Wifi because I didn't want to hardwire through the vehicle).
4. Created a slide-in frame on dashboard using plastic name holders, with draught-excluder tape behind to hold TabS2 off vibrating stuff.
5. Rooted the TabS2.
6. System/bin/lpm file moved sideways and replaced with one that contains
#!/system/bin/sh
su
/system/bin/reboot
which forces the TabS2 to boot when power is applied (via mini-USB connector). ie. when the vehicle is switched on and power then goes to the 12V cigar-lighter circuit and also the spur connection via the 12V-to-USB connector to the TabS2.
7. Replaced the boot animation (not boot logo) with my own animation in landscape. For which I used Samsung Theme Designer (look on Youtube for how to do this).
8. Enforced landscape mode (for post-boot animation) using the 'Set Orientation' app for those applications I have that are otherwise restricted to portrait mode (the inbuilt portrait/landscape setting doesn't work for these).
9. Bought/installed 'Sygic for Truck' navigation app.
10. Installed 'Govue' app to use with reversing camera.
11. Using 'Cronoid' app got it to fire up Sygic on boot.
12. Using 'Automagic' (premium) created flow to check for reversing camera (ie. when actually reversing vehicle, reversing camera gets power and Govue wifi pops up. This daemon checks for it). When it is detected the Govue app fires up to display the picture. This flow also checks for when vehicle stops reversing (forward gear or neutral selected); it then kills the Govue app and displays Sygic navigation.
13. To ensure everything could be controlled via the screen (a bit difficult getting to the buttons on the edges when you're driving along), I downloaded one-touch 'ScreenOff' and 'Power Off Click' icon apps for sleep and power-off, respectively. The 'Handy Soft Keys' app allows a touch at the top of the screen which will display icons to avoid using the physical buttons. The volume is easily controlled with swipe down from the top and moving the displayed slider as needed. (Note that the power cannot be switched off while there is power via the mini-USB connector, which also means that when it is being charged it will always be booted up).
The Tab S2 is a very good bit of kit. The reason for the sliding method of attachment is because it is far too useful to devote entirely to 'Head unit' duties. I use it as my everyday slate (it also means it isn't on show to potential thieves when I park up).
Was all the above necessary. It's a moot point. I enjoyed doing it. At that time I was able to spend the hours researching the techniques on the internet.
Hope this gives you some ideas.
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How did you get the Tab S2 to boot on power EXACTLY? I've been trying for DAYS and i can't seem to get it to work. It's rooted and everything, tried altering the lpm file and it just shows the grey battery icon each time.

Screen Mirroring problem

Hi guys, why I can't see the button top right to enable wireless display?

Noticed that as well when swiping down and not finding the wifi or bt icons to enable them. I also noticed that when i plugged the phone on t o charge the charging icon in the battery displayed that it was charging. Then when i went to pull down the USB connecting options drop down menu it wasnt there. Then once it did appear it was on the last option i used "transfering pics" instead of defaulting to "charging" like every other phone ive ever owned.

How can I fix it?

Wireless display is not officially supported by Google, so you won't find it in our phone. The only option is Google Cast (to Chromecast).

dhabsot said:
Wireless display is not officially supported by Google, so you won't find it in our phone. The only option is Google Cast (to Chromecast).
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do you have root access if yes there's some props you have to add it to build prop
let me know if your phone rooted

Question Smashed Display g60s - no touch or visibility

Hi all,
If anyone can help, I'd be very happy! My son dropped his g60s and smashed the display, we can't use it. We can see a small live portion of the screen, but barely visible. We can unlock the lockscreen but can't really do much else as we can't see or touch the screen to select anything.
I would like to recover images/videos if possible. No SD card, and USB Debugging is turned off. Totally stock out of the box phone.
Any ideas please? Googling a solution is not proving very successful.
Thank you in advance.
(I'm a little out of touch with Android, sorry - I used to be regular on here but have not posted on XDA for a while!)

Hi again.
I'm aware of random post etiquette and that this may appear illegitimate or potentially looking for assistance to beach security, so I'm attaching my proof of purchase for ref., and a pic of the damaged display.
I can also get past the screen lock now by attaching a keyboard to enter the pin. But I can't set to allow USB connection as opposed to charge only when I connect the cable, and I certainly can't navigate to developer settings to allow recovery software.

The best option for you if you want to extract data from the mobile is to use one of the usb-c to hdmi adapters with extra usb.
That way you should be able to connect your or in this case your sons phone to the display and connect a mouse to use it as a pointer and to unlock the phone if its password/pin locked.
Usually there might be prompt asking you if you want to connect it to tv, but it might just connect automatically.
Just recently i have purchased exactly the same phone for my mom i can check it for you if you can connect it directly to other display without adding

Yes, search for a USB-C to non-MHL HDMI because the regular USB-C to HDMI dongle does not work. Somthing like this. This will let you do screen mirroring on TV and copy the contents