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[REQ] tweak to disable vibration on start up

search for sometime now, could not find any leads that may shed light to this
anyone out there? I'll try searching for it in the registry, if only i know where to start

First off, I don't know why you'd even ask for this. It's a tiny burst of vibration that happens only once when you power up the device, and that's it. There's no harm in it and I can't see a genuine reason for wanting it gone since it happens so rarley.
Secondly, you can't get rid of it. It's part of the self-diagnostic that runs when you switch on the device. If you did find a way to stop it (and I'm 99.9999999999999999999% sure you won't) then the phone would probably think there was a problem and not boot.
You're gonna have to live with it mate.

johncmolyneux said:
First off, I don't know why you'd even ask for this. It's a tiny burst of vibration that happens only once when you power up the device, and that's it. There's no harm in it and I can't see a genuine reason for wanting it gone since it happens so rarley.
Secondly, you can't get rid of it. It's part of the self-diagnostic that runs when you switch on the device. If you did find a way to stop it (and I'm 99.9999999999999999999% sure you won't) then the phone would probably think there was a problem and not boot.
You're gonna have to live with it mate.
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Thanks for your killer answer!
BTW I like the nose of the (is that a?) cat in your avatar LOL

jigners said:
Thanks for your killer answer!
BTW I like the nose of the (is that a?) cat in your avatar LOL
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Heh - it's a lolcat - the smarmiest lolcat in the world! lol
Here's the full version, in all its smarminess!
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It's so smarmy that it looks like it should have Blofeld sat on his lap and be saying "Ah Mr. Bond.... I've been expecting you"

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Heh - it's a lolcat - the smarmiest lolcat in the world! lol
Here's the full version, in all its smarminess!
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ahhh. . . so cute it neh?? can i cuddle him/her?
ssshh. . . spamming

I was also looking for a solution to this problem.
You asked, why one should wish to deactivate this little vibration on startup...well, quite simple:
My HD2 performs its system backups every night, while it is in its cradle beside my bed. I am using SPB Backup which does a warm reset after finishing its operation. It's really not very funny to wake up every night, only because there is this "little" vibration during the boot up process.
If you are a user of a genuine HTC ROM, there is even an additional little melody playing after vibrating, which is still more uncomfortable! Only for this reason, I just reflashed my HTC ROM back to a Vodafone ROM (which only has the vibration).
I think, it would really be a good idea, If someone found a tweak to suppress the boot up vibration!

deb10042;6064588
If you are a user of a genuine HTC ROM said:
For the start up tune I used "JWMD Iconchanger" to delete it... now it vibrates in silence
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that cat has really small lips and it's face looks almost human like..

Slightly Disappointed with Google Now?

I understand that Google doesn't want to create a privacy scare with Google Now, but I have to say that it isn't as useful as I was hoping. It shows me the weather in the morning and when to leave for the subway and when I had a flight it was cool to see the flight status. Beyond that though, I feel like it isn't being utilized to its full potential.
Anyone else feel this way? Have you thought of cool things Google Now could be doing?
I would love it if it actually read my calendar and noticed when there is a flight coming up. It'd be nice if it scanned my email and noticed that I have a package on the way and tracked that for me.
Maybe Google can have different tiers? The current Google Now can be for privacy freaks and people who love and trust Google can increase the amount of data that Google Now uses? I don't know....they just need to figure out something...

I get the impression its something that will be useful but that right now is one of those google services that is going to be essentially in beta for the next few years.
It is kind enough to tell me to go to the train station to get to work but only ever gives bus timetables. Its obviously aware of the train times as the directions to work tells me how long till the train leaves just doesn't seem to like timetables.
Weather works tells me home/work and occasionally where i am at that moment.
It has once brought up a card for pubs/restraunts nearby which i wouldn't mind being more consistent
I find it doesn't refresh very often. Today on way home it said last refreshed 39minutes ago, chose refresh and it just stayed the same claiming the same 39 minutes.
One day i think it will be a great feature but right now it doesn't work well enough to be more than a gimmicky preview of things to come.
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To be honest, I don't see what the big deal about it is. Then again, it's not like I'm boarding flights and going to appointments every other day... and I usually know where I'm going if I'm leaving anywhere. As for the weather, I look out the window for that lol. Maybe in a few years Google Now will cook me eggs in the morning.

JensAiden said:
I understand that Google doesn't want to create a privacy scare with Google Now, but I have to say that it isn't as useful as I was hoping. It shows me the weather in the morning and when to leave for the subway and when I had a flight it was cool to see the flight status. Beyond that though, I feel like it isn't being utilized to its full potential.
Anyone else feel this way? Have you thought of cool things Google Now could be doing?
I would love it if it actually read my calendar and noticed when there is a flight coming up. It'd be nice if it scanned my email and noticed that I have a package on the way and tracked that for me.
Maybe Google can have different tiers? The current Google Now can be for privacy freaks and people who love and trust Google can increase the amount of data that Google Now uses? I don't know....they just need to figure out something...
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I tried it on my Sprint GS3, uninstalled, went back to regular search box. It does just what I need.

I enjoy this, maybe because I'm curious and love working new features. Honestly if you ask me.. its better than the Original Search right? I mean its the Original Search basically with awesome new features.
I guess if you aren't into your phone, or phone features you'd probably not care much. But this is a step forward for Google.. it may not show much compared to siri but at least they are making an effort?
I love it.
Even made the Google Now "Weather Card" which turned out pretty amazing.
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Anyway to turn of the vibration? Or do we need to get the donate version for that?

Like the app, man! Keep it up!

I love these types of apps.. Installing now.. thanks!

Addicted2xda, Since you are not the first one who ask for that i will implement an option to turn off.
Switch auto updates on and u will get in the next days the update

Already uploaded the new version, in a few hours should be available, Buy the donate version if you like it

I can't install it on my device google says "This item cannot be installed in your device's country." please make it available on my country I'm in Philippines or at least post your app here in xda so I can install it externally, I really like this kind of app.

I dont know why it doesnt work, it allowed to download world wide.
Anyways check your private msgs

darkstay said:
Addicted2xda, Since you are not the first one who ask for that i will implement an option to turn off.
Switch auto updates on and u will get in the next days the update
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Auto update is always on
BTW hope you will have option for settings menu soft key for devices without hard button.
Sent from my HTC One X+ using xda premium

Addicted2xda said:
BTW hope you will have option for settings menu soft key for devices without hard button.
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This! :good:
How do we get to the settings without a hard button?

Yeah, i had to deliver the function fast,so its not yet available for soft key,since i dont want to add action bar because it takes a lot of space i need to think how i should add the option graphically. Im oen for suggestions

[APP Recommendation] Gravity Screen - On/Off

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To be more specific, the phone’s screen will be turned on automatically when it detects that you’re holding the phone. Any small movements of the phone will turn on the screen, too. If the phone has been placed onto a table downward or been put into the pocket, the screen will be turned off. See how the magic performs with the following video:
If you leave all settings of this app as default but find it doesn’t work properly on your phone, you may try increase/decrease the angles at which the screen will be turned on/off or modify the sensors’ sensitivity level. Customized settings usually perform better than default ones:
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[Q] Is 5 worth the hassle right now?

So I have to actually go through effort installing L since Im not able to take the OTA.
But in my research Im reading nothing but bad things about it. Bad lag, glitches, apps not working, reboots etc etc.
In your opinions is it just worth waiting for the next upgrade before doing this nd sticking on 4.4.4 KK?

For me it was. No bugs to speak of. Couple.of annoyances here and there but I like it.

I can't get 5.0 to run on my Nexus 5 at all. It constantly freezes up, forcing a reboot. I have tried installing multiple times and can't get it to work properly. My buddy is having the same issue with his. So, my suggestion would be to wait.

If you know what you are doing, it's not that big of a hassle. No issues with getting 5.0 installed for me. And it's running great

No issues at all on my end. The lack of a Silent mode is a bit annoying, but I would upgrade anyway.

gs111 said:
No issues at all on my end. The lack of a Silent mode is a bit annoying, but I would upgrade anyway.
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no silent mode? Kind of a deal breaker for me as I keep my phone on silent while I sleep so it doesnt wake us

tevil said:
no silent mode? Kind of a deal breaker for me as I keep my phone on silent while I sleep so it doesnt wake us
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Yeah, that is not going to work well for you. I just leave mine on vibe for now and wait till they get it corrected.

I upgraded yesterday and totally regret it:-
- The silent mode/priority mess
- Having to use quickpic as my gallery (but no photosphere)
- Google keyboard now not using middle button as typed word. (Really big big issue!) Talking about fixing something that isn't broken......
- Having to use google docs as quickoffice has been pulled. (I don't want my docs online!)
I just have the sinking feeling that Google are starting to try and make choices for me rather than listening. Its the sort of thing that killed Microsoft and Nokia.

tevil said:
no silent mode? Kind of a deal breaker for me as I keep my phone on silent while I sleep so it doesnt wake us
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There's a priority mode and you can set that to allow calendar, calls or messages or not.
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It's neat to mess around with, but in my experience it's not quite ready to be a daily driver. I'm using it with multiROM, and I recommend you do the same just so you can see what it's about without making any type of commitment to it.

It's another one of those situations where you have to try it for yourself.
Bear in mind when you read a lot of negativity on the internet it is mostly skewed beyond normal rational thought....
Some of the 'bugs' reported aren't actually bugs. Battery 'drain' is very rarely tested logically, with SOT apparently the only measurement without understanding it's how you the device. People forget common sense and the basic laws of physics e.g. not finding out what is actually using the battery, or concluding facts without numbers and if it 'seems' worse, then it must be.
My advice: Nandroid backup, full wipe, install and play around. If you don't like it, restore.