Great new feature in the 2.2.3 update! - AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL

May be in the ATT 2.2.0 update also...
you can now tap the screen to dismiss the volume adjuster...
Like when watching a youtube/gallery video and you adjust the volume. It used to take like 5 seconds to dismiss (seems small, but so annoying when you are watching a short video). Now you can tap the screen and it immediately dismisses the box.
Thanks, HTC! I'm glad these updates are actually adding functionality.

This is a standard feature of ICS.
Sent from my HTC One X

Didn't work right on the one x. It would pause the video. You would have to wait till it went away.
I have trusted this feature on the attached model op. Maybe someone else can and will.
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ethomas94 said:
This is a standard feature of ICS.
Sent from my HTC One X
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Before this update....it was unable to be dismissed.

buddy17 said:
May be in the ATT 2.2.0 update also...
you can now tap the screen to dismiss the volume adjuster...
Like when watching a youtube/gallery video and you adjust the volume. It used to take like 5 seconds to dismiss (seems small, but so annoying when you are watching a short video). Now you can tap the screen and it immediately dismisses the box.
Thanks, HTC! I'm glad these updates are actually adding functionality.
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I'm still on 1.85 and I'm able to dismiss the Media Volume and Ringtone Volume sliders by tapping on background and not on the volume slider box. Tapping on the volume slider directly does nothing.
However, and I just found this out by testing for this post, once the volume slider is open you can move the slider with your finger to adjust the volume. I never, never knew that!

Yep, same as it was on 1.85. I can tap outside the box to dismiss. Dragging the slider also functions.
But I'd bet the OP just taught a few people a new trick.
Sent from my HTC One X using XDA Premium HD. In between FCs.

Well hell, I guess you guys are right..... I know I remember not being able to tap outside at some point because it would always bother me having to watch it for so long. Maybe 1.73 didn't have it?? Lol
In any case, if you already knew this, disregard the 'new feature'.
Sent from my HTC One X

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[APP] Lock 2.0 unusable on Nexus One

I have had the payed version of Lock 2.0 since there was an option to buy but since I got my Nexus One it has now become pretty much unusable. The sad part is that it is better than the lock button that is on the top of the phone cause it lets you bring up the lock screen by pressing your track ball. I love all the different back grounds and sounds you can download and how they stay in a folder and not in your app draw (which is really annoying). Now the thing I don't like is that when you press the volume buttons when the phone is locked you can and will turn down or up the volume on accident and this is why this app is now unusable. Can it really be that hard to add an option to disable these buttons? I have emailed Android Apps and they say the reason the volume button does that is for when you are listening to music and thats great but whats the use if when you get a call or text and you can't hear it cause you turned the volume down to 0 on accident. I emailed them today again and asked if they could update their app and I hope they do. The reason I started this thread is so anybody could comment on this problem with I have to say is probably my second favorite app on the market. I will also email them a link to this thread so they can see what everybody thinks. One more thing on another lock app LockBot when you press the volume button the sound does not get turned down but I don't want to really pay for two apps that can do the same thing. Edit: OK they fixed it but their is a new problem with the home button.
isjr said:
I have had the payed version of Lock 2.0 since there was an option to buy but since I got my Nexus One it has now become pretty much unusable. The sad part is that it is better than the lock button that is on the top of the phone cause it lets you bring up the lock screen by pressing your track ball. I love all the different back grounds and sounds you can download and how they stay in a folder and not in your app draw (which is really annoying). Now the thing I don't like is that when you press the volume buttons when the phone is locked you can and will turn down or up the volume on accident and this is why this app is now unusable. Can it really be that hard to add an option to disable these buttons? I have emailed Android Apps and they say the reason the volume button does that is for when you are listening to music and thats great but whats the use if when you get a call or text and you can't hear it cause you turned the volume down to 0 on accident. I emailed them today again and asked if they could update their app and I hope they do. The reason I started this thread is so anybody could comment on this problem with I have to say is probably my second favorite app on the market. I will also email them a link to this thread so they can see what everybody thinks. One more thing on another lock app LockBot when you press the volume button the sound does not get turned down but I don't want to really pay for two apps that can do the same thing.
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What rom are you using?
Cyanogens latest has an option for trackball wake-up (and of course that mod can be applied to other roms as well) if that is indeed the biggest thing about it you like. I personally never saw the need to change my lockscreen from stock, but can understand why some people do.
I am using the stock rom, I didn't want to root this phone since you void your warranty and mine is pretty messed up I should get a replacement this week. Also I am glad Cyanogen added that and that tells you it is a problem in the stock or he wouldn't have had to improve on it. So people like me only have the option of downloading an app to get the same results. Also I have used a rooted phone before, I had been using my Google Ion rooted for about 6 months before I got my Nexus One.
Ok I just got an email from the developer and they have disabled the volume buttons by default on the new version that was fast. Now there is a weird problem where even after you set the Launcher as the default for your home button it still keeps opening Lock 2.0, its really annoying but I already told them so I'm sure they will fix it. Now if only Google would respond like this for their "Support Forums" on fixing the 3G and Touchscreen problems the world would be a better place.
I understand the issue with the volume keys. I don't listen to music so i installed the app (ringer mode locker) by kaa from the market. It overrides the system setting and locks on your choose of settings: vibrate, ringer silent etc. If you volume up or down it stays on you set point. I like if because it is not a background app using extra battery trying to monitor a set point.
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Ok I just got an email from the developer and they have disabled the volume buttons by default on the new version that was fast. Now there is a weird problem where even after you set the Launcher as the default for your home button it still keeps opening Lock 2.0, its really annoying but I already told them so I'm sure they will fix it. Now if only Google would respond like this for their "Support Forums" on fixing the 3G and Touchscreen problems the world would be a better place.
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Please don't critisize Google like this, 3G issues and Touchscreen problems are not simple applications in which code can be modified to turn off the "Volume" buttons.. I've noticed the employees on their forums try to solve things to the best of their abilities - but Google can not just correct everything as if it takes a small flick of the wrist, or click of a mouse...
Honestly I don't see how they will fix any 3G issue entierly without modifiying the insides of the phone.. guess I dont know enough about phones to make such a conclusion anyways.
isjr said:
Now there is a weird problem where even after you set the Launcher as the default for your home button it still keeps opening Lock 2.0, its really annoying but I already told them so I'm sure they will fix it.
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I emailed them about this a couple of weeks ago. I told them exactly that and I got a "Steve Jobs-like" response lol..
"Something is wrong with your phone."
I even posted about it a couple of times in the Q&A section but got no responses. I'm glad to see someone on a stock ROM is experiencing the same issue because I thought it was due to using CM. Are you using an auto task-killer?
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I want to get rid of my lockscreen! its anoying having to press the power button then unlock the screen!
frankzua77 said:
I want to get rid of my lockscreen! its anoying having to press the power button then unlock the screen!
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Get "KeyGuard disabler" from the market. It costs 1.49 but does exactly what you want. I'm sure there are free versions of similar software too but this is only one i've ever tried.
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gIMpSTa said:
Get "KeyGuard disabler" from the market. It costs 1.49 but does exactly what you want. I'm sure there are free versions of similar software too but this is only one i've ever tried.
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wow dude just tried it! works perfect! thanks man!
Meh....
After installing and trying to use it, I finally gave up. It has the potential to be by far one of the best android apps. The developer has designed programs that mesh with android so natively that I am jealous of his understanding. But even after a few reinstallations, this program never delivered. A replacement lockscreen must be more than just pretty. It wasn't sized right for the Nexus One screen and constantly froze "Updating List", even when I was just trying to unlock. The "Updating List" freeze causes a loop that just recalled the freeze when I hit home. There is no escape short of hitting menu, more, home, then selecting my home screen program. I would consider that a lock screen fail if I have to navigate a menu to select a home screen instead of sliding the sexy little slider over. I hate taking refunds from the market, but Lock 2.0 needs more work. If I see anyone saying it has been adjusted for the N1 screen and the home bug has been fixed, I'll buy it again, but until then, I'll stick with the just weather and toggle widgets.
I hear that Lock 2.0 disables notifications on the Nexus One. Does anybody know of any apps thats just as attractive as Lock 2.0 that doesn't disable notifications or freeze.. etc.. (something iphone-ish i guess)
Any news about the home button bug bypassing the lock screen in Lock 2.0?
As far as a can tell its been working good and the dev added the option to clear the home screen default if it does it again. Its pretty sad that he left it messed up for months until I sent him the link to this thread.
Sent from my Nexus One
isjr said:
As far as a can tell its been working good and the dev added the option to clear the home screen default if it does it again. Its pretty sad that he left it messed up for months until I sent him the link to this thread.
Sent from my Nexus One
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Thanks, but I was referring to another bug (unless I'm totally mistaken):
When you turn on your nexus and you're still on Lock 2.0 lock screen, if you press the home button, it unlocks the phone without having to use the slider.
Hope this was clear...

[8/28/11]Hidden Features/Info Of SK4G!

Feel free to suggest other hidden things you discover in the Sk4G's new UI.
1) You can remove pages or home screens after pinching! No need to have 7
2)*#*#4636#*#* Some hidden phone settings mostly network related
3)You can pinch/zoom while app drawer is open for better viewing/faster navigation!
4)Not really hidden but air sync/doubletwist is on the shipped 2GB sd card, use myfiles to get your free copy!
5)Holding back button returns you to home
6) Holding down Home will open the notification panel
7)In status bar press the small arrow for toggle options
8)drag your finger right/left over the menu bar it will adjust the brightness (if you have auto brightness turned off)
9)Second clicking on the profile picture in the notification bar gives you some options, including editing your profile, and Account Sync Settings (Background/Automatic Data sync,
Contributors:
*ZachLL88
*Moonrock
*OP(ace42)
*chaostic_2k1
Well This is it for now
Hold down the back button takes you to the home screen. Nice feature
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Everyday im finding out maybe samsung didnt do too bad on this phone.. i have a vibrant and swore to never get another samsung phone.. but im ordering this next week i hated the button layout cause in portrait hitting home at the top is kinda funky but with the holding back button feature im feeling okay about this phone. Thanks a ton
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Ya that was my one thing I didn't like. But once I figured out the back button I don't have any problems with the phone at the moment. Samsung did a really nice job on this phone
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Holding down Home will open the notification panel (good I guess if you are using apps in full screen?)
Make sure you set up your jump shortcuts! They are awesome to have
Something I missed at first: There is a small arrow on the right side of the universal composer in the notification panel (where you'd update your twitter/fb) -- if you click the arrw, you'll get toggles for wifi, bluetooth, gps, silent, and auto rotation.
JUMP + R!
My favorite feature! The JUMP + R combo! If you haven't tried it, check it out. I don't know what it will do for you, but it frustrated ME!
Kennamer said:
My favorite feature! The JUMP + R combo! If you haven't tried it, check it out. I don't know what it will do for you, but it frustrated ME!
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Jump + R opens up the Jump menu screen for me because "R" isn't a previously assigned shortcut.... ?
Did you try assigning JUMP + R to anything? ;-)
Kennamer said:
Did you try assigning JUMP + R to anything? ;-)
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Thats what I am saying, I dont have anything assigned to it, so it doesn't do anything. You made it sound like it was going to do something hidden!
Since you don't get my humor, and obvioulsy haven't tried it yourself, I'll spell it out for you... there is NO JUMP + R. They forgot the 'R' in the jump menu list. I guess you can say it IS hidden.
Kennamer said:
Since you don't get my humor, and obvioulsy haven't tried it yourself, I'll spell it out for you... there is NO JUMP + R. They forgot the 'R' in the jump menu list.
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LMAO, sorry. Too much vodka? Too little sleep? I'm just like "seriously it wont do anything until I actually assign it, geez!"
But you're right - how weird. I wonder if they did that intentionally?!
Hope I'm not ruining a joke or anything, but when I hit Jump + R, my phone reboots. And I definitely didn't set it up to do that.
More specifically, it vibrates, then does 2 quick vibrations after a moment, and then after a few more seconds reboots.
I have a similar problem but mines not with JUMP +R it just randomly does the vibrate and reboot thing.
Haven't set jump keys yet. But just found the toggle switches on the notification bar. Haven't found ay other "hidden" features yet.
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Ace42 said:
1) You can remove pages or home screens after pinching! No need to have 7
2)*#*#4636#*#* Some hidden phone settings mostly network related
4)Not really hidden but air sync/doubletwist is on the shipped 2GB sd card, use myfiles to get your free copy!
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Those aren't really SK4G specific
GazaIan said:
Those aren't really SK4G specific
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Yes, i am aware of that I some are general android features
Sent From SK4G
One that carries over from the Galaxy line: if you drag your finger right/left over the menu bar it will adjust the brightness (if you have auto brightness turned off)
not sure if this is a feature or an issue. haha.. but when i open the browser my screen automatically brightens all teh way.. not that great at night but during the day kinda nice.
syph0r said:
not sure if this is a feature or an issue. haha.. but when i open the browser my screen automatically brightens all teh way.. not that great at night but during the day kinda nice.
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The brower has it's own brightness setting - go into the browser, hit menu, choose brightness.
moonrock said:
The brower has it's own brightness setting - go into the browser, hit menu, choose brightness.
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sweet. thanks man. i will check that when i get back on it.
not sure if this is a samsung deal or a sk thing but i love the fact you can change the font using settings-display-font style. cool jazz is pretty sweet.

[Q] Alarm

How come the alarm only rings once? I hit the snooze for five minutes but after i hit snooze in the morning nothing happens.
Same thing, thats why I stopped usng it the stock htc alarm. I use Alarmdroid now and it's way better, a lot more options and it rings more than once and more than 15 minutes.
No issues here, hit snooze like 5 times today, kept waking me up every 10 minutes.
No issues here. Hopefully they don't start occurring either.
AznJohn22 said:
How come the alarm only rings once? I hit the snooze for five minutes but after i hit snooze in the morning nothing happens.
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Were you in Deep Sleep ???? LoL
no,actully, it works great for me....
Works fine for me too
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mathrania said:
Were you in Deep Sleep ???? LoL
no,actully, it works great for me....
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I drag the circle to snooze every morning and nothing happens after.
Edit: The snooze is grey out.
My alarm wakes me up every day for work. No problems here at all.
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Hi,
No problems here in normal use
Knightz
HTC Sensation
Android: 2.3.3
HTC Sence: 3.0
Software: 1.35.401.1
i STRONGLY recommend you pay for an app called "gentle alarm". It is such a nice way to wake up. The customization levels cater for everyone.
It maybe my morning haze but I believe you need to drag the icon into the circle to snooze. Did that this morning and it worked fine.
Personally I find the whole dragging thing too complicated and I wake up after hitting snooze.
AznJohn22 said:
I drag the circle to snooze every morning and nothing happens after.
Edit: The snooze is grey out.
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Elchemist said:
Personally I find the whole dragging thing too complicated and I wake up after hitting snooze.
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I was thinkin the same thing since by the time I focus my eyes to drag the snooze button, I'm already awake so its kinda pointless. I would rather have to snooze by hitting the power/volume rocker or sum since I don't have to look to find them, I know/can feel where they are. Bt if I need dismiss then I would actually have to drag the thing in there so that way my eyes r already open.
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AznJohn22 said:
I drag the circle to snooze every morning and nothing happens after.
Edit: The snooze is grey out.
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strange, i drag the "snooze" to the circle...
LoL.... but try gentle alarm...
lol...When you try to drag the circle to the snooze-button you unlock your phone and shut down the alarm altogether.
It is button to the ring
Aside from the issue where I had zero sounds (ringer, text notification, alarm, etc.) (a reboot fixed that, and I was able to replicate the issue -- explained here), the alarm has worked perfectly for me. If I drag the snooze icon into the ring, it snoozes for 10 minutes and then starts up again.
I wish I could adjust the "snooze" time length, but other than that it works just fine for me.

[Q] Several Sensation Questions

I've had mine for nearly a week. I'm pretty sure I'm going to keep it and finally ditch the Grand Old HD2. I've managed to get many of my questions about this phone answered here over the last few days, but here are some I'm not convinced I know the answer to...perhaps someone can help:
- Can I adjust the number of rows/columns on Sense screens? I'd been using HyperDroid CM7 on my HD2 for a while, and seeing, like, 4 icons on the entire Sensation screen is corny/cartoony. I'd like to get more stuff squashed onto each screen.
- Can I add/remove Sense home screens? There are 7. I'd like to change that.
- Can I change or add more buttons to bottom or home screen? I see, from left to right, the apps, phone, and personalize buttons. I'd love to dump the personalize button, shrink the phone button, and add several more.
- I'm pretty sure many of the things I want to do are not possible with just an out of the box T-Mo Sensation and HTC Sense...so, are there apps that lets me do any of these things?
- Can I adjust when backlight goes off? I seem to be able to only adjust the amount of time the entire screen stays on.
- Auto-brightness is wacky. I'll just be sitting somewhere, in what seems like perfectly level/stable lighting conditions, and the screen just arbitrarily dims and brightens every few seconds.
- How do I get rid of that irritating page-by-page scrolling of apps list? I'd like one long, smooth-scrolling list. And is there a way to have a favorite apps list, other than placing them on the home screens?
- How do I turn off the dial/key press sounds when I'm dialing a phone number?
- I get a lot of static when I use my BT headset with the T-Mobile silicone case on the phone. If I take the phone out of the case, the call is much clearer. Any way to otherwise compensate (so I don't have to take the case off all the time)?
Thanks.
The quick answer to every question right now is no. The slightly longer answer is yes, but you will need to install a custom launcher: Launcher Pro or ADW come to mind first. They won't get rid of Sense and will actually use up more memory, but what you want will be accomplished. The really long answer is no, but soon. Most of what you want to change are things built into the HTC Rom. S-Off is supposedly coming soon. The great devs of the forum are hard at work. Once they do that, the bootloader will be unlocked, the cooks will do what they do, and we will begin to see custom Roms. Then you will have your removed bloatware, customizable anything, different launchers, stock-Sense lite-Sense full-CM7-MIUI-or anything else you can think of Roms.
The day is coming. We will have a true superphone any day now.
Best wishes.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA App
Figgered that much. Any experiences with my BT/static or flickering backlight issues?
mychal said:
Figgered that much. Any experiences with my BT/static or flickering backlight issues?
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Nope. My has worked perfect. Closest thing I have to a problem is it gets a little toasty when tethering and charging simultaneously.
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mychal said:
I've had mine for nearly a week. I'm pretty sure I'm going to keep it and finally ditch the Grand Old HD2. I've managed to get many of my questions about this phone answered here over the last few days, but here are some I'm not convinced I know the answer to...perhaps someone can help:
- Can I adjust the number of rows/columns on Sense screens? I'd been using HyperDroid CM7 on my HD2 for a while, and seeing, like, 4 icons on the entire Sensation screen is corny/cartoony. I'd like to get more stuff squashed onto each screen.
- Can I add/remove Sense home screens? There are 7. I'd like to change that.
- Can I change or add more buttons to bottom or home screen? I see, from left to right, the apps, phone, and personalize buttons. I'd love to dump the personalize button, shrink the phone button, and add several more.
- I'm pretty sure many of the things I want to do are not possible with just an out of the box T-Mo Sensation and HTC Sense...so, are there apps that lets me do any of these things?
- Can I adjust when backlight goes off? I seem to be able to only adjust the amount of time the entire screen stays on.
- Auto-brightness is wacky. I'll just be sitting somewhere, in what seems like perfectly level/stable lighting conditions, and the screen just arbitrarily dims and brightens every few seconds.
- How do I get rid of that irritating page-by-page scrolling of apps list? I'd like one long, smooth-scrolling list. And is there a way to have a favorite apps list, other than placing them on the home screens?
- How do I turn off the dial/key press sounds when I'm dialing a phone number?
- I get a lot of static when I use my BT headset with the T-Mobile silicone case on the phone. If I take the phone out of the case, the call is much clearer. Any way to otherwise compensate (so I don't have to take the case off all the time)?
Thanks.
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for the backlight off thing go to settings->brightness and uncheck the box next to automatic brightness and adjust the slider to your liking
To take off the sound while dialing go to settings->sound and uncheck the box that says Audible touch tones
hope it helps
Thanks for the sound setting info. I know about the automatic brightness setting. Turning off doesn't fix the fact that automatic brightness doesn't seem to work.
Any idea how to, when using the Mail application, to move to Next or Previous messages? No swiping motion I'm trying is working, and the best I can find is Settings and then the arrow keys. It'd be much easier if there was a button or swipe right on the message screen itself.
Hey I want to know something. Is there a difference between the Tmobile version and the Unlock sensation
jwiley904 said:
Hey I want to know something. Is there a difference between the Tmobile version and the Unlock sensation
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You mean the unbranded one. The t-mobile version has bloatware on it, the rest is the same.
mychal said:
Any idea how to, when using the Mail application, to move to Next or Previous messages? No swiping motion I'm trying is working, and the best I can find is Settings and then the arrow keys. It'd be much easier if there was a button or swipe right on the message screen itself.
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I have the same question. Also, I can only see the most recent emails on my inbox. I guess I am missing a setting somewhere to be able to sync or view more messages.
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You mean the unbranded one. The t-mobile version has bloatware on it, the rest is the same.
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Actually, I believe the internal portion of the antenna is different too. The Tmo Sensation have 4 internal contacts areas for antenna and the international unlock one has 3. People were claiming that to be the problem with the death grip reception issue. Idk if the newer unlocked versions have changed yet. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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mychal said:
Can I adjust when backlight goes off? I seem to be able to only adjust the amount of time the entire screen stays on.
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I have moved across from the HD2 also and i find it irritating that i cant set both backlight off and power off as separate items.
Had the HD2 set that the backlight went off quite quickly to save juice, but it was set to not power down for one minute after that so just a quick screen press would bring it back up.
the Sensation powers down exactly 8 seconds after the screen dims and there is no setting to change that period !!
jwiley904 said:
Hey I want to know something. Is there a difference between the Tmobile version and the Unlock sensation
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Tmobile has "4g" while the unbranded is 3g I believe
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I don't have to reboot too often, but when I do, I usually get a "Set current time" pop-up message stating "Unable to detect your current time zone. Tab below to select a city." Then is has a menu with various time zones in it. I select Eastern Time, and click Done. But why does this keep coming up?
All the threads I see here and elsewhere on the internet (yes, I cheat on XDA) seem to assume the network is not providing the time information, so we need to uncheck the automatic time update setting. But why should I have to uncheck this? And how will that impact me when I go to another time zone?
Thanks.
mychal said:
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- Can I adjust the number of rows/columns on Sense screens? I'd been using HyperDroid CM7 on my HD2 for a while, and seeing, like, 4 icons on the entire Sensation screen is corny/cartoony. I'd like to get more stuff squashed onto each screen.
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you can somehow:
i used the "more icons widget" it lets you add 4 icons in a place of usually one.
So the 3x1 icons would consist of 11 small icons (+ 1 settings button) available from 1x2 to 1x4 and inverse. Works great on this screen
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.reeyees.moreiconswidget
it costs a bit, but is worth it!

[APP][REWRITE][2.1+] Fine Volume ControlV2, 100 different volume levels

Major rewrite - no longer uses the earpiece speaker
With the new app, you get 100 different volume levels from silent to full volume.
Works on Media/Alarm/Ringer & Notification/System (in-call excluded)
Still has the automatic overlay that appears when changing volume (ROM dependent) but also has a regular volume control app
More customisation
For those people using ROMs that don't support the automatic popup, there is a secondary launcher icon that shows the media volume dial for a few seconds.
48 Hour Trial: https://market.android.com/details?id=opotech.finevolumev2
Unlocker: https://market.android.com/details?id=opotech.finevolume.unlocker
Uninstall (or at least disable) the old app before using the new one
The old version of the app is now deprecated, but the unlocker will work with the old and new version. (you get both versions of the app if you buy the unlocker)
Deprecated
Fine Volume Control
I've just released a new app that enhances the standard media volume dialog by adding 2 functions:
A fancy volume dial (complete with glow) to use instead of repeatedly pressing the volume buttons
A finer volume setting that effectively lets you go below 1 bar of volume by redirecting sound to the earpiece speaker when you drop below a threshold marked on the slider.
Free version: https://market.android.com/details?id=opotech.finevolume
Full version: https://market.android.com/details?id=opotech.finevolume.unlocker includes more colours, dialog styles, adjustable dial sensitivity, size, toggle button pulse and removal of ads.
Let me know what you think.
Thanks!
Looks nice, but force closes on MIUI, but maybe that's to be expected.
Great Idea. I just tried the free version and am having a couple problems. There is no visual indication when turning the "dial". Some animation with min and max gauges would be nice.
My volume bar now doesn't increase or decrease when changing volume. No matter what the volume bar is always 3/4 full. I can see the yellow indicator line but it means nothing when the bar doesn't move.
This is a great idea. I definitely like being able to control the volume without pressing the hardware buttons, because mine are a bit worn down.
Unfortunately, your app doesn't work on my HTC Desire (using Gingerbread Sense). When I press either volume button, the normal Volume pop-up appears. When you update the app, I will try it again
Good luck and keep up the great work!
jzuijlek said:
Looks nice, but force closes on MIUI, but maybe that's to be expected.
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What version of android is MIUI? I've had a report of FC on a 3.2 device and it needs fixing for that. Unless MIUI has a different volume dialog layout, it should work. Can you post here or submit a stacktrace? Thanks!
Reeonimus said:
Great Idea. I just tried the free version and am having a couple problems. There is no visual indication when turning the "dial". Some animation with min and max gauges would be nice.
My volume bar now doesn't increase or decrease when changing volume. No matter what the volume bar is always 3/4 full. I can see the yellow indicator line but it means nothing when the bar doesn't move.
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There's a brushed texture to the dial that turns with it, maybe it's too faint. min/max could be added, good suggestion. What device/rom/version of android do you have?
asp2010 said:
This is a great idea. I definitely like being able to control the volume without pressing the hardware buttons, because mine are a bit worn down.
Unfortunately, your app doesn't work on my HTC Desire (using Gingerbread Sense). When I press either volume button, the normal Volume pop-up appears. When you update the app, I will try it again
Good luck and keep up the great work!
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Are you sure it's in media volume context? Currently it only applies to media. Also, is that 2.2?
Cheers
richardop said:
There's a brushed texture to the dial that turns with it, maybe it's too faint. min/max could be added, good suggestion. What device/rom/version of android do you have?
Cheers
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Hmm yeah it doesn't appear to move to me. I'm using an HTC Evo 3D 2.3.4 stock ROM rooted.
Again though, great idea for more fine control, I can't believe android doesn't have such a feature. Work the few kinks out and you have my support friend!
Acer A500, Android 3.1, FC. Report sent.
Reeonimus said:
Hmm yeah it doesn't appear to move to me. I'm using an HTC Evo 3D 2.3.4 stock ROM rooted.
Again though, great idea for more fine control, I can't believe android doesn't have such a feature. Work the few kinks out and you have my support friend!
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Does the volume level change and then redirect to the earpiece at all, so it's just that the UI is stuck?
daveid said:
Acer A500, Android 3.1, FC. Report sent.
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I've coded a fix for that crash, thanks! The dialog won't match the honeycomb theme (for now at least).
Another thing, the finer volume function won't work on a device if it's lacking an earpiece speaker. You'll still be able to use the dial to control media volume, though.
I'll release an update soon.
Just released an update.
V1.1
• Fixed F/C on Honeycomb and some non-stock ROMs.
• Tidied up Preference Screen.
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Are you sure it's in media volume context? Currently it only applies to media. Also, is that 2.2?
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Yes, it was the media volume I tried to change. I'm using Gingerbread 2.3.3. I will try the update and some other ROM versions when I get home in a couple of days
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Thanks Dev. Just saw this and bought the unlocker. Left a comment... the first
Come on people! Install this, it's great.
nobnut said:
Thanks Dev. Just saw this and bought the unlocker. Left a comment... the first
Come on people! Install this, it's great.
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Thank you very much! You have pride of place
Downloading now will have a look and report back.
I like this idea an awful lot. Are there plans to extend functionality to other volume contexts like Ringer?
Sunblood said:
I like this idea an awful lot. Are there plans to extend functionality to other volume contexts like Ringer?
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Yes, ringer is on the list.
Don't see much of a difference in sensitivity (free version) when it comes to the fine tuning. However, threshold idea is great! Should unlock some more stuff for the free version. Seems almost all the useful stuff is locked! This app needs some work, but ultimately, pretty smart idea.
alexye said:
Don't see much of a difference in sensitivity (free version) when it comes to the fine tuning. However, threshold idea is great! Should unlock some more stuff for the free version. Seems almost all the useful stuff is locked! This app needs some work, but ultimately, pretty smart idea.
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LOL
I've a better idea. Why doesn't the Dev unlock everything in the free version and then make a 'donate' version available on the Market? The difference being that the Dev donates to the person downloading...
The idea is for people to buy this. You know, a bit of 'pay back' for all of the hours I am sure he put into it. If too much is unlocked then why would anyone bother?
Unbelievable.
EDIT: Congratulations on making the XDA News page
thanks about to try it out now.....
just download it
HTC EVO 3D with VirusRom (Senseless). The application works great, however, if the volume is at max and I press the volume up button, the FVC interface doesn't show. If I click the volume down button the menu will display. Would be great if the interface displayed either way, in case you needed to mute your phone in an instant, etc.

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