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Some questions

Hello guys, i just bought a HTC Desire S and.. i have some issues
1. What do i have to do to view only phone no. when i press the phone button from main screen ??
2. When i press home button does my apps close ?? Or they are still running ?
3. The battery needs to be formated ?
4. And at messages (SMS) how can i make them more like iphone style.. i mean that the messages that i get from other person to have diffrent color... dunno smth like that... can i highlght them somehow ?
i hope that i am not doing smth bad asking this questions ^^
TY!

mariuck said:
Hello guys, i just bought a HTC Desire S and.. i have some issues
1. What do i have to do to view only phone no. when i press the phone button from main screen ??
2. When i press home button does my apps close ?? Or they are still running ?
3. The battery needs to be formated ?
4. And at messages (SMS) how can i make them more like iphone style.. i mean that the messages that i get from other person to have diffrent color... dunno smth like that... can i highlght them somehow ?
i hope that i am not doing smth bad asking this questions ^^
TY!
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Answers
1) Not sure what you mean by this exactly, just start pressing keys?
2) No, when you press home button applications don't close, they're left running, you do not have to worry about closing applications on gingerbread, use the Back button to exit applications rather than the home button if you want to close them.
3) the battery only needs formatting after installing/flashing new ROMS. To re-calibrate battery you need to be root.
4) you can get this by installing/flashing any of the custom ROMs which contain Sense v3.0 components (including the messaging apk), LBC MOD ROM has this.

To add to ben's response to number 4, if you don't have root, the third party sms app called Handcent is very good and can be configured to look like the iphone speech bubble text string. It has loads of options.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA Premium App

thx a lot guys
at no 1 i was referring at the fact that when u want to dial a phone no. u press the button "Phone" from the main screen on the bar from the buttom of the screen.. and when i enter into phone i see my contacts twice.. one time from my phone and one time from my SIM card.. and it's kinda annoyng..
anyway thx a lot for answers
LE: can we install iGO on Android phones ?

I believe that you can use the view option in the people application to disable the viewing of sim contacts, although I personally only have google contacts and no sim or phone ones.
Swyped from HTC Desire S using XDA Premium

[Q] Swype / External keyboard

Okay... So for as long as I've had this phone, I've been getting this error. Am I the only one who gets this, or does everyone here suffer from this every time you reboot your phone? It's insanely annoying and if there is ANY way to get rid of this, I would love to know how. Anyways, this is the error:
External Keyboard
Swype may not be compatible with this physical keyboard. If you experience issues, switch back to Motorola input.
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Then it forces me to select my input method. I like swype and I would like you continue using it. I would just like to get rid of this message every time I reboot my phone.
On a side-note... which touch screen keyboard do you guys prefer to use?

For the relatively few times by comparison I don't use the hardware keyboard, I always use Swiftkey and wouldn't consider anything else otherwise.

xLoveHateLegend said:
Okay... So for as long as I've had this phone, I've been getting this error. Am I the only one who gets this, or does everyone here suffer from this every time you reboot your phone? It's insanely annoying and if there is ANY way to get rid of this, I would love to know how. Anyways, this is the error:
Then it forces me to select my input method. I like swype and I would like you continue using it. I would just like to get rid of this message every time I reboot my phone.
On a side-note... which touch screen keyboard do you guys prefer to use?
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Good, I thought I was the only one. I always hit the 'do not show this message again' tick box. I got used to it.
I use Swype when I type in potrait mode.

Stankmer said:
Good, I thought I was the only one. I always hit the 'do not show this message again' tick box. I got used to it.
I use Swype when I type in potrait mode.
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I often use swype when I'm skating and don't want to pull out the keyboard.
But yeah, the message really gets annoying. This is the only phone I've ever gotten that warning on.

I routinely get this message as well. I always select Swype and check to the box to not show this notification again, but it still comes back a day or two later.
Wish there was a permanent fix or way to suppress this message as it's quite pointless. Everything seems to work fine otherwise.

Yeah I have had 3 photon q's and they all do this! So *%&*#*@ annoying
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How to stop "Input method" from popping up in stock messaging app

Ever since one of the last OTA's i get a popup bubble in corner of screen on the kb that annoys the bloody hell out of me... makes me accidentally switch keyboards constantly and gets in my way...
if there is already text in the box (such as a draft) then its "select Select All input method"
why would they think anyone would need that popup EVERYTIME THE USE THE APP?
Anyone else annoyed by it (If i switch from stock text app it doesnt do it... but i like simplicity and even though it sucks really I still prefer it to most 3rd party apps (i have had too many issues with not being able to send MMS via 3rd party apps)
Anyone got a fix?

Check out this thread: [LINK]
Simply found it using Google.
Cheers,
bemolx

Irritating things with the Global software...

Hi,
As we now probably all know, the Global version of this ROM lacks a lot of features : no gestures, no dark mode...
But even without those missing parts, it is still irritating...
Here are the three things that are bothering me :
- 1°) the notifications : I have 2 SIM cards inside that thing. It constantly reports that I have a new voice message. But whatever SIM card answering machine I call, tells me "You have no new message". I erase the notification. I keeps popping up again...
- 2°) the dialer : when I get a call, I have to swipe up to answer it. On every other phone, a short swipe is enough to answer the call. On this device, I have to swipe up to the top of the device for it to understand that I would like to answer the call...
- 3°) whatever I do, the default app selected for SMS messaging is not kept after a reboot. I use Textra. I select it as the default app. Each time the phone is rebooted, I have to tellit that I want to use Textra again as default mesaging app.
Do you guys have those problems also ?
Regards.
It's not a real problem or bug, but really irritating

I have some more:
I know it's nitpicking buuuuut
1. When watching YouTube vids and touching the triggers by accident, it brings up the scroll bar and does not go away untill you let go of the triggers.
2. Can't silence notifications.
3. Unreliable OTG USB file transfers (gets stuck)
4. When increasing the volume on Bluetooth devices, it only goes up by 0 or 2
5. My alarm clock never works
6. Switching between Sim Cards is super slow
7. Searching for settings is difficult
And some more things that I can't think of the top of my head.

SmartViewYTC said:
I have some more:
I know it's nitpicking buuuuut
1. When watching YouTube vids and touching the triggers by accident, it brings up the scroll bar and does not go away untill you let go of the triggers.
2. Can't silence notifications.
3. Unreliable OTG USB file transfers (gets stuck)
4. When increasing the volume on Bluetooth devices, it only goes up by 0 or 2
5. My alarm clock never works
6. Switching between Sim Cards is super slow
7. Searching for settings is difficult
And some more things that I can't think of the top of my head.
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Hi,
Hum... That can be sorted I think
1°) About your thing with the button triggers : install Button Mapper. Open it. Choose to add a new button and tap the left or right trigger button. Once created, say you don't want any action to be configured. You should be good to go
2°) You can silence notifications. But you have to do that under "Notifications" and not under "Sound"... Go figure !!!
3°) Hum... Have you tried to format your card to another format like FAT ? I don't use that feautre so I can't really tell.
4°) Yes. I think that is true. But will try to confirm later when I'll use it in my car audio.
5°) Mine works... I think.
6°) It is not unusually slow here...
7°) The way they organized the settings is just... super stupid.
Conclusion : I think I will try to install the chinese ROM and root it to see if I can use that with better results.

Hi,
Another thing is totally stupid to me : that is the fact that you cannot pin an app to stick even if Recents are cleared.
So I can have gestures enabled because the stupid people at Nubia removed that from the EU/US ROM.
But that requires access to "Accessibility" services.
As soon as I clear recents, that feature is disabled...
And as it is gestures => no more control over device !!!
SHEER STUPIDITY !!!!
All in all, I think I will return the device within the next 3 days within my right of withdrawal.
Hardware is brilliant. Softwa

I will be returning mine also. Such a shame the software sucks.

ermacwins said:
I will be returning mine also. Such a shame the software sucks.
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Let us know how that goes. I've seen several posts on other forums complaining that Nubia is not answering emails when it comes to returns and RMA's for the Red Magic 3. Some have started disputes with Paypal to try and get their money back.

NexusPenguin said:
Hi,
Hum... That can be sorted I think
1°) About your thing with the button triggers : install Button Mapper. Open it. Choose to add a new button and tap the left or right trigger button. Once created, say you don't want any action to be configured. You should be good to go
2°) You can silence notifications. But you have to do that under "Notifications" and not under "Sound"... Go figure !!!
3°) Hum... Have you tried to format your card to another format like FAT ? I don't use that feautre so I can't really tell.
4°) Yes. I think that is true. But will try to confirm later when I'll use it in my car audio.
5°) Mine works... I think.
6°) It is not unusually slow here...
7°) The way they organized the settings is just... super stupid.
Conclusion : I think I will try to install the chinese ROM and root it to see if I can use that with better results.
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I tried the button mapper app but it's not working. Can you provide more info on how you did it?

xphyle1971 said:
Let us know how that goes. I've seen several posts on other forums complaining that Nubia is not answering emails when it comes to returns and RMA's for the Red Magic 3. Some have started disputes with Paypal to try and get their money back.
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I emailed them yesterday that I want to refund the phone due to problems and they sent me a form to fill in a few hours ago. [email protected]

ermacwins said:
I emailed them yesterday that I want to refund the phone due to problems and they sent me a form to fill in a few hours ago. [email protected]
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I put in the return mine as well I'm just not happy with the software, this is what I was told

DJW35 said:
I put in the return mine as well I'm just not happy with the software, this is what I was told
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how did you return it?
I have no return option in order details
also how did they accept it if you used the phone? they say in their policy that the phone must be unused

DJW35 said:
I put in the return mine as well I'm just not happy with the software, this is what I was told
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Did you fill in the form they emailed you? Is the case number the order number?

omer919 said:
how did you return it?
I have no return option in order details
also how did they accept it if you used the phone? they say in their policy that the phone must be unused
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As long as you return it in the first 15 days you can return it used or not, and I emailed their customer support to return it

DJW35 said:
As long as you return it in the first 15 days you can return it used or not, and I emailed their customer support to return it
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The form is not accepting my IMEI number. Did you have this problem?

DJW35 said:
As long as you return it in the first 15 days you can return it used or not, and I emailed their customer support to return it
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I am returning mine as well due to these software issues, and I received the same response about DHL. They did not say they would not take it even though I had used it, they agreed that I could return it because I was within my 15 days. I would assume as long as you didn't damage it (screen cracks, water damage, etc), they should still be able to process the refund.

For me, GLS is the courier. Never heard of them.

I hope if they get so much people returning the device because of it's lousy software, they may consider improving it...
Let's wait and hope...

Anyone had their refund yet?

NexusPenguin said:
Hi,
As we now probably all know, the Global version of this ROM lacks a lot of features : no gestures, no dark mode...
But even without those missing parts, it is still irritating...
Here are the three things that are bothering me :
- 1°) the notifications : I have 2 SIM cards inside that thing. It constantly reports that I have a new voice message. But whatever SIM card answering machine I call, tells me "You have no new message". I erase the notification. I keeps popping up again...
- 2°) the dialer : when I get a call, I have to swipe up to answer it. On every other phone, a short swipe is enough to answer the call. On this device, I have to swipe up to the top of the device for it to understand that I would like to answer the call...
- 3°) whatever I do, the default app selected for SMS messaging is not kept after a reboot. I use Textra. I select it as the default app. Each time the phone is rebooted, I have to tellit that I want to use Textra again as default mesaging app.
Do you guys have those problems also ?
Regards.
It's not a real problem or bug, but really irritating
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I notice these weird things too but doesn't bother me too much. Coming off several other Chinese devices lately these are not so bad and hopefully get dealt with by a software update or by someone here.

Have they ever fixed the touch trigger issue with YouTube?

Mountainmohawk said:
Have they ever fixed the touch trigger issue with YouTube?
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From version 2.07 to version 2.10 on YouTube, triggers did not fix!

Emui 9.1 review

After using it for a day, i decided to make a review
1.The finally bought the support for dolby atmos for bluetooth devices
2.P30 pro round boxes
3.Better fludity?
4.Games are running smoother now (Free fire for example)
5.Always on display shows third party notifications now (or icons, how you like to call them)
6.Gestures has a tutorial option
7.New animations
8.New camera option : Moving picture
9.You can launch google assistant using the power button (hold it for a second. To turn it off hold it for 3 seconds. Can be toggled)
10.Wifi calling icon option in status bar
11.Mirror link became a user app instead of system app
12.Music app can be finally shut down (force closed)
13.New options in Developer options. Nothing that special since they are just 2 bluetooth related options
14.Less battery drain than previous build?
15.You can now go in safe mode through recovery
16.Huawei VC is a user app instead of system app
17.Apparently the auto management app launch is a bit better than in previous build?
18.Call's wallpapers change each call.
19.Camera quality seems improved?
20.Simple mode has been updated. It is much better now
21.4g battery drain has been semi-fixed?

I highly recommend to clean your cache in recovery after the update or if you already have the update

Till now I wasn't able to enter recovery mode.
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sniper20 said:
Till now I wasn't able to enter recovery mode.
Sent from my CLT-L29 using Tapatalk
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1.Turn off your phone
2.Hold power button+ Vol up button
3.As soon as the HUAWEI words come up on screen, ler go of the power button and hold the vol up button until recovery shows up
Or, if you got a pc
1.Enable usb debugging
2.type : adb reboot recovery

What I have noticed since the last update (311) is that now, when I slide down the notification bar, if there are new emails I click on them and it opens the list in the notification bar, it does not go directly on the email app, whereas in the previous version it was taking you directly in the app, unless you clicked on the upper part of the notification; then it was expanding the emails. It is a real pita this way.. I hope it can be fixed somehow
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Bump so people will know why they should update to emui 9.1

Motion picture was always on the camera. you just noticed it now. they removed, the edition of portrait effect after taknig the photos. they didnt add HDR to front facing camera(but it seem that ffcamera is better now in some scenarios) still they need to add nightmode on the selfie camera, its sad that even a low tier p30 lite got it but mate 20 and p20 didnt...

They've also removed a list of layout grids available from Camera settings, replacing them with the only option of Assistive grid, which is the rule of thirds. Composition is not so important anymore, beautification is the new fundamental.

thanito said:
What I have noticed since the last update (311) is that now, when I slide down the notification bar, if there are new emails I click on them and it opens the list in the notification bar, it does not go directly on the email app, whereas in the previous version it was taking you directly in the app, unless you clicked on the upper part of the notification; then it was expanding the emails. It is a real pita this way.. I hope it can be fixed somehow
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I too have problems with email notifications.
They also doesn't disappear when read.
You guys also have the same problem?