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anyone else disappointed with the GB update?

call me weird but i was expecting more. the update release said new widgets and icons and colors and all im seeing is a new color on the notification bar. i have yet to find new widgets or icons or different looking icons or widgets. the phone looks exactly the same except for the notification bar and that little yellow thing that pops up when you reach the bottom of a screen. yes im happy about the speed improvement. the phone is a lot faster then before but other then that its the same old charge

the color scheme is wack. FUGLY!

dennis- said:
call me weird but i was expecting more. the update release said new widgets and icons and colors and all im seeing is a new color on the notification bar. i have yet to find new widgets or icons or different looking icons or widgets. the phone looks exactly the same except for the notification bar and that little yellow thing that pops up when you reach the bottom of a screen. yes im happy about the speed improvement. the phone is a lot faster then before but other then that its the same old charge
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This was a software update, not a device refresh. They fixed bugs, revved the Android version, and improved the radios. I'm not sure why you (or anyone else) was expecting major changes to the look/functionality of the device.

I'm not sure why they didn't at least take the Stratosphere's interface design/colors (which is more uniform), as that is essentially the same phone with a smaller screen and physical keyboard.

PeterDLai said:
I'm not sure why they didn't at least take the Stratosphere's interface design/colors (which is more uniform), as that is essentially the same phone with a smaller screen and physical keyboard.
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+1 My wife just got a Stratosphere and the color scheme is what the Charge's should've been. Everything that's poopy and orange on our phones is green on hers. Jealous...
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bluevolume said:
This was a software update, not a device refresh. They fixed bugs, revved the Android version, and improved the radios. I'm not sure why you (or anyone else) was expecting major changes to the look/functionality of the device.
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The Verizon PDF said so, that's why.
I see this as a major rip off. It's the biggest case of false advertisement since the Marvel Comic "The New Fantastic Four" which stated on the cover that the Punisher makes a cameo appearance and the only place you can find him is in an ad for subscriptions.
I don't really care seeing as I'm running the ICS theme....but F-U Verisung.

Rominucka said:
The Verizon PDF said so, that's why.
I see this as a major rip off. It's the biggest case of false advertisement since the Marvel Comic "The New Fantastic Four" which stated on the cover that the Punisher makes a cameo appearance and the only place you can find him is in an ad for subscriptions.
I don't really care seeing as I'm running the ICS theme....but F-U Verisung.
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B*tch b*tch nag nag, if you don't like it, go learn how to theme.
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One legitimate complaint that I have is they borked the built in screen capture function. You can no longer capture some screens (notification shade for example) because the phone lags while trying to produce a stupid animation before capturing the screen.
Yes, it would be possible to use an app from the market but I should not need to. They essentially removed a useful feature.
Also I find that the orange page limit glow gets in the way or certain things. It sometimes covers up what I am trying to look at. If I want to drag a photo to be able to see the edge in the gallery app for example when zoomed in. The stupid orange glow covers up the picture; having the glow cover up a web page is one thing but covering up the edge I am trying to look at is wrong. Essentially they removed the functionality of being able to drag a web page, image, etc., to the center of the screen and view it.
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ilovesoad said:
B*tch b*tch nag nag, if you don't like it, go learn how to theme.
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Some people don't have time to theme... Some people also don't root their device...
If you don't like their comment, ignore it. Don't insult other members.
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Camera Issue
I was pleased with the update, and color scheme doesn't matter to me near as much as a more stable radio, and more responsive interface. Here is the reason I wish I would not have updated. CAMERA! I have a 2 year old and a 2 month old. Before, you could press and hold the shutter button to focus, and when you released it instantly snapped the shot. Now, that's a no go! A second + lag...... Hard to get the "good" shot that is hard to get. Bummer!

i love the speed improvements thats for sure. the phone is 100 times faster then it was but i think if verizon is going to publish documents claiming new icons and new widgets they should probably deliver on that.

I get FFC so I'm happy.
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I'm not happy. They took away and broke crap while in the process.

Well I just got my Charge from FedEx man 20 minutes ago, and after turning on phone and it "activating" the GSB update was the first screen to pop up, no user setup, Google account, etc. So i can't say how well the old version worked :/ But The update downloaded off 4G FAST...first app off market was Speed Test, and it got blazing 23069kbps down and 14094kbps up!

neobigd said:
Well I just got my Charge from FedEx man 20 minutes ago, and after turning on phone and it "activating" the GSB update was the first screen to pop up, no user setup, Google account, etc. So i can't say how well the old version worked :/ But The update downloaded off 4G FAST...first app off market was Speed Test, and it got blazing 23069kbps down and 14094kbps up!
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nice!! welcome to the Charge and LTE lol... now root that biotch and debloat/rom it
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Root bear?
anoninja118 said:
nice!! welcome to the Charge and LTE lol... now root that biotch and debloat/rom it
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Well heck ya I want to root. Looking at my options for ROMs...thinking mybe need to roll my own. Man we need move Devs

Go with Infinity.
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Got my Charge in May. I run stock because I don't care what the interface looks like. I need it to work, no time for bricks, make phone calls, txt, Google Docs etc. I was about done with Froyo because it was getting so slow, it seemed almost like it was being emulated on my phone. Was about to make a stink with Verizon.
Got the update. It fixed every single bug/complaint I ever had with the phone, and/or it enhanced every feature by fine tuning it.
Here is a short list of complaints fixed immediately:
GUI now hauls butt with little or no lag
bluetooth works perfectly and connects to my headset and stays connected
programs close on their own - don't have to constantly free memory
GPS works and is accurate
Yahoo Mail in email actually WORKS
The call quality is the clearest of any phone I've ever had (I do have great coverage here). 4G LTE hauls butt. With GB This phone makes my old iPhone looks like a piece of garbage.
Just my opinion.

i found the fancy new icons they were boasting about. the update available and download complete icons are new. ooohhhh aahhhhh.

dennis- said:
i found the fancy new icons they were boasting about. the update available and download complete icons are new. ooohhhh aahhhhh.
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My phone doesn't show an available update yet, not sure why, perhaps it's because I'm running Humble 5.0 and not stock . . . Anyway, when I do get the new OTA, how do I get the new icons/widgets? Is it a separate download or something? Thanks!

Anyone with Photoshop skills?

I would greatly appreciate if someone could take this and make it look like this, as far as being greyed out, and then replace the Message icon with it (put it under the yellow bar). I'm not sure on how you would make it grey exactly, but your best would be fine. I appreciate it. It also will need transparency.

Calundle said:
I would greatly appreciate if someone could take this and make it look like this, as far as being greyed out, and then replace the Message icon with it (put it under the yellow bar). I'm not sure on how you would make it grey exactly, but your best would be fine. I appreciate it. It also will need transparency.
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I will give this a shot later today and if I'm not correct I may have one that's already grayed out will get back to u on this shortly
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Found one grayed out already its the default in my launcher pro so if I want the yellow bar its already transparent so just copy my file below it I would do it myself but I won't be home all day but it should be easy

Here you go. go to imageshack.us/photo/my-images/828/barmarket.png/ (i'm a new user so I can't post links yet.)

I'm going to give this is shot when I get home, just for fun.
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The ones provided aren't exactly what I'm looking for. They look good, but don't match the other ones quiet right. But regardless, much appreciated everyone!

others for you to choose:

Just quickly put this together mainly for the fun of it

Emergency Calls

Okay I've been viewing and using the forums for a while, but never had a reason to join until now. I've had my HTC one X for over a month and in that time frame I've managed to accidentally call 911 over 8 times (all inside my jean pocket, even 3 times in 1 day). Is there any mod to disable emergency call or remove the emergency contact of 911 from the list when its locked and the button is pushed inside my pocket? I've searched everywhere and can't find a fix. I've even edited my build.prop to read "ro.ril.oem.ecclist=123" instead of "=911". I know there has to be a way to fix this issue but I haven't been able to find it.
I was going to post in the development section but because I just joined I'm unable to post in that thread.
FYI: I"m rooted, unlocked bootloader, CWM, and running CleanRom 3.0.

Please somebody!
Anyone? I really need help on this one, I'm afraid of getting into some serious trouble if I can't fix this issue. Any ideas are greatly appreciated.

Ohh I get it, you use a security lock.
Do not use a security lock?
With the standard lock screen(security lock set to none) there is no emergency dial button.
Other thought though is to buy a flip cover so when the phone is in your pocket the entire screen will be blocked by the cover?
You can buy them online for just a few dollars.

How do you do this? Even with the emergency dial button, it asks you to input the number.

twistedddx said:
Ohh I get it, you use a security lock.
Do not use a security lock?
With the standard lock screen(security lock set to none) there is no emergency dial button.
Other thought though is to buy a flip cover so when the phone is in your pocket the entire screen will be blocked by the cover?
You can buy them online for just a few dollars.
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Those are both good suggestions, but I'm kind of a security nut, and I'd hate to cover up this gorgeous phone. I took my case back because I hated covering it up, but maybe I can find something nice on Amazon. Thank you for the reply.

KitF said:
How do you do this? Even with the emergency dial button, it asks you to input the number.
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There's my issue, it brings you to a dialpad but it also has 911 as an emergency contact at the top of the screen. Even if my pocket dials an insane string of numbers, if it ever touches that top contact or I touch it as I'm pulling it out because it's vibrating and I'm at work, it automatically dials 911. I just thought there was a way to remove that contact.

Just to be complete, also consider a pouch. That way you can just slide it in and out as required. Better suited to car mounts and keeping the phone slim

You have to compromise somewhere...Either keep dialing 911 and eventually get your number blacklisted by them or get in trouble OR stop using the security lock screen. Simple as that, seeing that you don't want to cover the screen with anything.

blaine.hale said:
You have to compromise somewhere...Either keep dialing 911 and eventually get your number blacklisted by them or get in trouble OR stop using the security lock screen. Simple as that, seeing that you don't want to cover the screen with anything.
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You've overlooked option #3: Learn how to develop for android, and make my own mod to solve my issue. Anything is possible and I think it's my only option left, If anyone knows any of the specific files, folders, or APK's that may be in question please let me know. Other than that I'm off on a wild goose chase that I hope I'm able win. Wish me luck!

jo3holl4nd said:
You've overlooked option #3: Learn how to develop for android, and make my own mod to solve my issue. Anything is possible and I think it's my only option left, If anyone knows any of the specific files, folders, or APK's that may be in question please let me know. Other than that I'm off on a wild goose chase that I hope I'm able win. Wish me luck!
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That's such a refreshing response my man, more power to you
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With.mine using a pin.lock, you have to.unlock the normal screen, then the emergency dial pops up. Which way do you have you phone in your pocket, like screen in or out?
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kleeman7 said:
With.mine using a pin.lock, you have to.unlock the normal screen, then the emergency dial pops up. Which way do you have you phone in your pocket, like screen in or out?
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Screen towards my thigh, maybe my jeans are too tight. lol

Well my update for the night (if anyone is interested) is I browsed through the .apk's in cleanrom 3.0 and unzipped 5 of them that had relevant names: DialerLauncher, HTCDialer+, Idlescreenbase, Phone, and Phonesky. Opened up the .dex files in those with notepad just to take a peek at what's readable. found a lot of interesting things in Phone and Dialers. Just went into adb and dexdumped those to read through them all without all the formatting issues in notepad. I'm so new to all this that I have no idea if I'm on the right path or not, but it seems like solid progress to me. Gotta hit the hay though it's 2am, I'll try more tomorrow. Take care everyone and feel free to leave me any suggestions (or encouragement at this point)!

Warning!
I don't recommend dexdumping phone or phonesky! I sure hope my answer isn't in there it's MASSSIVE! Also thank you Corythug for the encouragement lol

I have found two things for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1562477
And
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688407
The file you would have to.edit would be android.policy.jar
Those two.post should help one is specific to HTC lockscreen with a for.sure fix.
Good luck.
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jo3holl4nd said:
Screen towards my thigh, maybe my jeans are too tight. lol
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Well there's your problem! Try putting the phone in your pocket screen out. The heat from your thigh is what is dialing the numbers.
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kleeman7 said:
I have found two things for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1562477
And
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688407
The file you would have to.edit would be android.policy.jar
Those two.post should help one is specific to HTC lockscreen with a for.sure fix.
Good luck.
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2
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Lol obviously you have the same issue I have of hitting period instead of space on the keyboard. Come from Samsung phones?

timmillah said:
Lol obviously you have the same issue I have of hitting period instead of space on the keyboard. Come from Samsung phones?
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I hit period like no other on this phone, lol.
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ECEXCURSION said:
Well there's your problem! Try putting the phone in your pocket screen out. The heat from your thigh is what is dialing the numbers.
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I considered this but because other screens have cracked and died from sharp table edges with the screen facing out I prefer not to store my phones screen out.

ICS Face unlock not safe

Flashed my DS with ICS and thought the face unlock function was great.
One of my friends mentioned that it would work with a photo of my face.
All we did was take anphoto of my face and lined the camera up with the other screen and removed the glare and the phone unlocked.
Its a great function but not as safe as i had hoped.
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slugger7 said:
Flashed my DS with ICS and thought the face unlock function was great.
One of my friends mentioned that it would work with a photo of my face.
All we did was take anphoto of my face and lined the camera up with the other screen and removed the glare and the phone unlocked.
Its a great function but not as safe as i had hoped.
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Hardly news mate - this has been known for a long time.

Hahaha sorry just thought all of u should know about it hehehe. I went back to standard patern.
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So there is a new feature on galaxy nexus,you have to wink your eyes after facing unlock...

ReznovHuang said:
So there is a new feature on galaxy nexus,you have to wink your eyes after facing unlock...
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Is that just to prove that it is a living person? And not a photo?
While on this topic can someone explain the Samsung S3 thing were it unlocks when you look at it or something?
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Basic face unlock is the same (without wink), but there is also a second option with face and voice, but I can't tell how safe it is and if it can be tricked with a picture and an audio record (have vpn set up and can't change to this unlock method).
But I guess it is still not as save as pattern, pin or password (this 3 are at least those I still can choose from).
About the wink within the gnex, sure safer, but still can be tricked with a video I guess.
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Sliding a ring to the center of the screen is much safer method, for sure!

Pattern unlock can also normally be guessed from looking at the greasy smudges onscreen!
Sywepd form my DsereiS

ben_pyett said:
Pattern unlock can also normally be guessed from looking at the greasy smudges onscreen!
Sywepd form my DsereiS
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Just for advanced hackers muahaha!

ben_pyett said:
Pattern unlock can also normally be guessed from looking at the greasy smudges onscreen!
Sywepd form my DsereiS
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If there is many overlapping it's not that easy, pin and password can also be easily cracked if you use your birthday or name of your kid I.e.
In the end every method can be cracked, but at pattern, pin and password you at least are able to make it safer while using complex pass keys.
But sure your right that password and pin are the safest methods when they are used in a safe way.
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Are u trying to hide porn from ur girlfriend? Lol jk. Sorry
I used to put a password but then after getting a data plan and included in a few group chat, they lock just seem like an additional unescessary option.
Unless ofcourse ur're a type of person who has a habit of leaving the phone around or have friends who will use ur phone facebook account to make random embarrassing post and have sensitive password inside then it is a must.

rain987 said:
Are u trying to hide porn from ur girlfriend? Lol jk. Sorry
I used to put a password but then after getting a data plan and included in a few group chat, they lock just seem like an additional unescessary option.
Unless ofcourse ur're a type of person who has a habit of leaving the phone around or have friends who will use ur phone facebook account to make random embarrassing post and have sensitive password inside then it is a must.
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Yes my friends do like to make messed up jokes like that.
But as they said with the patern if you overlap your path its not as easy to see and you can make it invisible then it only shows the wrong patterns entered.
I have a nice function on my phone tjat when someone enters the pattern or password in and its wrong three times in a row it takes a photo with the front facing camera and emails it to my email account. Did that with a app called cerberus
http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:com.lsdroid.cerberus . Its like the ultimate security app for android phones.
It does more than what I've mentioned.
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slugger7 said:
Yes my friends do like to make messed up jokes like that.
But as they said with the patern if you overlap your path its not as easy to see and you can make it invisible then it only shows the wrong patterns entered.
I have a nice function on my phone tjat when someone enters the pattern or password in and its wrong three times in a row it takes a photo with the front facing camera and emails it to my email account. Did that with a app called cerberus
http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:com.lsdroid.cerberus . Its like the ultimate security app for android phones.
It does more than what I've mentioned.
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+1 for cerberus . The best paid security app with root functionality. IMO

Unlock screen launcher?

Hey guys,
My apologies if this is in the wrong section.
I was hoping someone could tell me/direct me to a unlock screen launcher or theme or something.
The unlock screen of my phone (Xperia Arc S 4.0) is incredibly ugly. I like having my phone protected though, usually by a 4 digit code or something but (call me ridiculous) the fact that I need to unlock my phone on this incredibly ugly unlock screen really puts me off the whole thing.
Basically what im looking for is to replace the digit lock screen with a different one (pattern is not worth it since its too easily guessed).
Is there any way I could make the screen which unlocks my SIM (which looks nice) unlock my phone too?
The best of course would be something like that but with out having to press OK at the end. (A bit like on the iFail where when you type the passcode correctly it unlocks with out making you press ok)
If anyone knows of something like this I would really appreciate a link or the name of the app or so.
Thanks!

go to the play store there are lots of good locker replacements there
like widget locker
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker&hl=en
go locker
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDEsImNvbS5qaXViYW5nLmdvc2NyZWVubG9jayJd
or magic locker
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...xLDEsIm1vYmkubG9ja3NjcmVlbi5tYWdpY2xvY2tlciJd
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Go lock is very ok
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click thanks on the bottom of the post if helps

GO lock :good: :good:

Thanks guys.
Really suprised I didnt come across these before.
Go Lock is awesome only one problem. Im already using a launcher and now its making me set Go Lock or Magic Lock as the default launcher. Is there no way to keep both?

If u want to simple n neat app as a screen locker, ill suggest Holo Locker
Try it for free..
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