Back in the Dinc days I had tasker start the GPS automatically whenever navigation started...but it doesn't look like that is possible with ICS/JB. I'm running beans 9
Does anybody have any idea on how to get this through tasker or other means? Thanks
Personally, I just leave my gps on all the time...
I don't see why Tasker wouldn't work though...
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You can use Tasker, but you also need the Secure Settings app with the Root Helper installed in order for 3rd party apps to modify GPS settings. Why Google restricted it like that in Android 3.0+, I'm really not sure...
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Phone Weaver can do it...
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Beemer533 said:
Personally, I just leave my gps on all the time...
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So do I, there is no reason not to really.
Leaving GPS on doesn't affect battery life enough to even notice.
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Im curious but as an example if I have twitter, plume, tweetcaster, and Seesmic all on my phone, and they all check twitter do they drain battery more then if I just had one twitter app.
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Do you use the all? Unless your using them all at the same time for some reason it seems unnecessary to have them all running. It's ok if they are all installed and you pick and choose which one you use depending on whatever but its when they all are tying to access resources that you will run into batter issues.
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Do you use the all? Unless your using them all at the same time for some reason it seems unnecessary to have them all running. It's ok if they are all installed and you pick and choose which one you use depending on whatever but its when they all are tying to access resources that you will run into batter issues.
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I use them due to the different layout looks and feels and am trying to figure which one has the best functionality.
I know they all do the same thing, but it wasn't until now that it hit me, they all devour battery everytime they update themselves
I don't know why but I had this assumption that since they all dip into twitter they would kinda share the gathered info
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ironlood said:
Im curious but as an example if I have twitter, plume, tweetcaster, and Seesmic all on my phone, and they all check twitter do they drain battery more then if I just had one twitter app.
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Hi,
It depends on the app which you are installing. If you will install more animation based apps and more images based app then the battery will drain soon.
I did that at first too. I guess I was always good about removing the unnecessary apps before battery drainage was a problem. As far as a Twitter app goes I've been using twidroyd pro for quite a while now and I love it. The widget really pulls my home screen together. I switched to seesmic when Twitter banned twidroyd but I didn't like the widget. Is that a weird reason not to use an app?
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I've been searching and reading and I can't seem to find which Android wifi tether works best for our phone.
I went to google and it doesn't say galaxy S 4g so I'm not sure which apk download is safe to use on our phone. I know our phone is different from the vibrant.
Does anyone know which version works best on our phone?
What are you using and how do you rate it?
Thank you for your time and input.
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I use easy teather But its not in the market anymore. It doesnt allow u to change Nat type setting. it is a real drag cause I got the phone for to use on my xbox360 so I could play online. But also there are various other apps in the market. just search and u will find and dont forget to check what others have to say about the app you intend on downloading. Some suck some dont.
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Pdanet works it's not that great but it works and easy tether is good too but they all are pretty much are oh you can try barnicals I think that's how you spell it.
Oops pdanet isn't a wifi tether sorry
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whats wrong with the built in app?
@Success 100. I am embarrassed to say that I haven't tried it yet. It is not in our app draw so I kinda forgot we have it .
Thanks for your input. I'll start there.
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@Success 100. I am embarrassed to say that I haven't tried it yet. It is not in our app draw so I kinda forgot we have it .
Thanks for your input. I'll start there.
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it actually works fantastic. its kinda hidden though so dont be embarrased. Do you know how to find it?
Sorry to shove this question in here but since this seems like the right topic. Is there an app that will allow access to NAT(network address translation) settings? As usual samaung nor t-mobile could be of any help. I was told rooting would get me the access I need to deal with such a matter. Was this b.s. or is there a way?
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Sorry to shove this question in here but since this seems like the right topic. Is there an app that will allow access to NAT(network address translation) settings? As usual samaung nor t-mobile could be of any help. I was told rooting would get me the access I need to deal with such a matter. Was this b.s. or is there a way?
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im not sure of this. ill look into it
I would apreciate it. I have had no luck at all even after rooting and looking in forums and market apps. seems that not many people have looked into. Figured folks would considering how strict the security is. But im a noob so......
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Yes. Menu> settings> mobile AP.
Thanks again!
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it actually works fantastic. its kinda hidden though so dont be embarrased. Do you know how to find it?
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Yes. Menu> Settings> Mobile AP.
THANKS AGAIN!
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or you can use barnacle. Just search the market.
I'm using Wireless Tether version 2.0.7 Its works great! Able to run Xbox live on a secure network. I couldn't do that with Mobile AP.
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dualkiller said:
I'm using Wireless Tether version 2.0.7 Its works great! Able to run Xbox live on a secure network. I couldn't do that with Mobile AP.
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How r u getting a moderate Nat when this device is set to a strict Nat type? I can sign in and play some people but as for party,s or game addons I can't access much. Please let me know how your experience is (on xbox live)and what u have done to beat the Nat setting.
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How r u getting a moderate Nat when this device is set to a strict Nat type? I can sign in and play some people but as for party,s or game addons I can't access much. Please let me know how your experience is (on xbox live)and what u have done to beat the Nat setting.
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Unfortunately your about where I'm at. I can play live on certain games but can't download any content. But it works great for when I watch Netflix, and that's what I use it for.
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Yea i was real dissapointed when i found out bout the nat. This was the main reason i got the phone. Hopefully I can find something on this matter that will help people like you and me enjoy Xbox live to the fullest extent.
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Unfortunately your about where I'm at. I can play live on certain games but can't download any content. But it works great for when I watch Netflix, and that's what I use it for.
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Found an app that looks promising its called barnacle its on the market. And it allows Nat manipulation or something to that effect. I'm messing around with it but no luck so far.
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So i was going trhough the avg antivirus task killer and i hapoen to notice that i said NFC service and i dont get that and i just disconected my phone from the computer and now it takes forever to finnish the media scan whats up with that ?
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NFC is Near Field Communication. A feature built in to the device that lets you transfer files to nearby devices.
You can disable it in the settings if you're concerned
Nononono i know nfc is but i cant turn it on in my wireless settings i have gingerbread
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Ok, well you didn't say that in your OP and I am not a mind reader, but sorry anyway...
I have no idea how to enable it in GB, good luck!
It's not enabled in stock gingerbread.
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Thats a feature thats there but we just dont get acces to it if we are on GB I would freeze it with TIBU or bloatfreezer instead of having it eatingresources or battery
Please forgive me if this has been asked and solved before. I'm having a problem with GPS locking on this rom only. I tried updating the GPS config file but had no luck locking on. I'm in an area where with other roms I can typically lock onto about 7 or 8 satellites. Any help is greatly appreciated!
You tried gps fix or a-gps apps from the play store?
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You tried gps fix or a-gps apps from the play store?
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^this. It took me a few seconds but I was able to pick up around 10 or so satellites when I walked out just now without gps fix or any other app like that.
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You tried gps fix or a-gps apps from the play store?
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I did try using GPS Status to "reset" the GPS. It did VERY briefly find two satellites and then they disappeared. I've tried re-downloading the rom, wiping, etc. with no luck. I'm just bummed out cause I really like this rom but no GPS is a no-go for me.
Gps works. Try more apps. Get a fresh download. There are always more things to try.
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Thanks guys it is working. While I'm here can I add any T-Mobile wifi calling app for ICS to this rom?
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Thanks guys it is working. While I'm here can I add any T-Mobile wifi calling app for ICS to this rom?
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http://d-h.st/2sq
Give that a flash and let me know how it goes.
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Thanks guys it is working. While I'm here can I add any T-Mobile wifi calling app for ICS to this rom?
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You said it works..are you using an app from the app store, or is it working from the Rom itself? It's my favorite Rom but I rarely use GPS. I just wanna know in case I decide to use it.
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I did download GPS Status from the Play Store and I use navigation daily so it's pretty important to me. I don't know why sometimes it seems to see less or more in the same location but I used the turn by turn directions last night just fine. I'll let everyone know if I see any changes but right now it seems good.
I also flashed the Wi-Fi calling and it's working out, thank you. Looking forward to your future projects!
Every time i enable GPS i get the confirm box. Can i confirm that bleeping thing and have the phone remember so not to bother me again.
Normally i leave it off but a new ap i downloaded wont work without it enabled.
GPS On ... confirm, GPS On ... confirm, GPS On ... confirm... Use app. Turn off GPS.
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You can use the Android Power widget to enable GPS without the confirmation.
Does that turn on all 3 GPSs or just one. Btw what's the difference in the 3.
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I just added power widget and it added a grey bar that has no buttons. How do i install the.widget?
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I downloaded amother widget and all the button dows is take me to the sertings page with the confiem messages.
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I just added power widget and it added a grey bar that has no buttons. How do i install the.widget?
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Assuming this is just because you are on a ROM... just drop the widget where you want it and reboot and the buttons will appear
If you are using Tweakd then the stock widget wont display properly for some reason. On stock it just turns on the Standalone GPS services. You'll need to manually do the VZW and Google service.
then I guess I'm stuck with the phone the way it is. BTW, I thought Tweaked was the only ROM out there for those of us that have the latest OTA. If I am wrong, what are the alternatives?
The GPS toggle in the notification pulldown turns GPS on without the confirmation.
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The GPS toggle in the notification pulldown turns GPS on without the confirmation.
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Not the Verizon or Google GPSs.
Just FYI the verizon location service doesn't do anything unless you are using VZ navigator. The google location service is what estimates your location using cell towers and wifi. GPS is the precision location used for satellites.
If you have an app that needs location to work, then see if it needs a rough or exact location. You probably only need to turn one of those on.
I just leave VZW and Google location services on. Yeah maybe they can keep track of my location but their intentions are pretty benign.
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stueycaster said:
I just leave VZW and Google location services on. Yeah maybe they can keep track of my location but their intentions are pretty benign.
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That may be true but do you trust the feds demanding that info?
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Reilly1812 said:
That may be true but do you trust the feds demanding that info?
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It's not like I do anything illegal. I have nothing to worry about.
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Leaving those on drains your battery a bit...
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