An app to make calls and record voice memos without having to unlock the screen or look at it.
After years of shying away from the new OS (WP, android, iOS) because of lack of control, I decided to give up my WM6.5 phone and write an app myself.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vivekiny2k.vcustomize
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Vcustomize lets you make calls, record and listen to voice memo, turn on flash light, and tell time while the phone stays in its cover. Since Android does not allow keypress access to background services, I use proximity sensor to know when the phone is in cover and only then I bring the actual app up. This way it's almost invisible to the user. The sensor can be overridden though.
It's not perfect, but I am working with whatever resources android provides. I use it daily and could not live without it, despite the shortcomings. So I decided others should be able to benefit from it as well. I have tried to make the description as simple as possible, have uploaded a demo video, and made the app free with ad-support.
I hope to add more customizing options if there is enough interest.
Please send feedback and suggestions at [email protected]
I have released version 2.01. It includes many features available on the screen when phone is locked.
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2.01
- added flashlight
- added review calls (need directory configured in /sdcard0/vcustomize/callrecordings.txt)
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update history
2.00 - fixed force close problem. App runs without crashing.
- added options on touchscreen to
- make calls (need directory configured in /sdcard0/vcustomize/contacts.txt. format is "name|number")
- record voice memos
- interval shooting ( can be termed spy cam)
- backup files (need backup script configured in /sdcard0/vcustomize/backup.txt. format is "source|destination|delete-source-after-copying-flag")
Going to give this a go thanks for this!
Release version 2.02. I have added timers and alarms (you lose them if phone reboots), full screen postview, and some general stability improvements
It took me two hours to add option to turn off data and wifi when screen is turned off. My android reported 4% battery loss in 6 hours, that's 150 hrs or 6 days of idle time! This was with a bunch of apps and messengers running in background (obviously deprived of data).
The only downside is you will not get any updates from network based apps (gtalk, messenger, email, whatsapp etc) when screen is turned off. but they will get updated in seconds after turning on the screen.
I'd really like to try this app but play store says my device is not compatible. I'm running gingerbread 2.3.4
O2Blevel said:
I'd really like to try this app but play store says my device is not compatible. I'm running gingerbread 2.3.4
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I compiled using API level 9 which should support 2.3.4 per the table below. What is the device you are using?
http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element.html
vivekiny2k said:
I compiled using API level 9 which should support 2.3.4 per the table below. What is the device you are using?
http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element.html
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My phone is LG Optimus Slider. Can you post a link to your app and I can try to sideload it.
O2Blevel said:
My phone is LG Optimus Slider. Can you post a link to your app and I can try to sideload it.
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try this
View attachment Vcustomize.apk
It installed OK, but unfortunately it force closes.
O2Blevel said:
It installed OK, but unfortunately it force closes.
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I guess google knows something about your phone that we don't.
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[NOTE: This information was passed to me by an anonymous source.]
***Thanks also to Joeykrim for helping me verify a few things on how this works - and for testing it out***
A lot of people have removed the due to not knowing what it did, and concern over the "big brother" possibility. Here is EXACTLY what the app is for, and how we in the dev community can utilize it. I have included the file for you to reinstall as needed. Installing it into /system/app will autoload it for you.
It's purpose is to provide logging of various aspects of the device when you're having issues, and help you identify exactly where those issues are occurring. This includes:
dumpstate (bug report)
dumpsys
Device logs
Radio logs
Events log
Kernel log
To use it:
Dial *#*#HTCLOG#*#* (*#*#482564#*#*)
You're presented with 3 options (Collect Log Files, Snapshot Report, System Loggers)
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- Collect Log Files gives you options to move the log files to the SD card
- Snapshot Report let's you run "dumpstate" and "dumpsys"
- System Loggers gives you some options
- Device Logger
- Radio Logger
- Events Logger
- Kernel Logger
Enable the logs you want, then enable "Auto Start Logging"
- you need to do this in order to have the logs start
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Hit the "Back" key twice to return to the home screen
Reboot and then wait for the issue to reproduce
When the issue does occur make note of what time the issue occured
Copy the logs off of your SD card and and find the time the issue occured and begin to analyze what was happening
When you're done, don't forget to go back into the HTC Logging and disable logging
Reboot to clear the HTC Logging auto start
I installed and pushed the dialer code on cm7 rc0 and it ran. I wonder if this would help the devs with accessing the radio thru a dialer code and app in AOSP, like htc uses? Its the app itself that responds to dialer codes.
Nice find i always wonder the hell was the apk for
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I installed and pushed the dialer code on cm7 rc0 and it ran. I wonder if this would help the devs with accessing the radio thru a dialer code and app in AOSP, like htc uses? Its the app itself that responds to dialer codes.
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It will definitely provide anyone - especially devs - with information necessary to track down the source of a problem. Glad to know it works on CM7.
jerdog, thanks for digging into this. I've always wondered about this apk
myn said:
jerdog, thanks for digging into this. I've always wondered about this apk
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No problem. Me too - and figured others could use it.
Wow nice, no more adb logcat for some things, thanks
Well I tried it on a HTC MyTouch 3G 1.2(Magic) running Cyanogenmod 6.1(2.2.1) and could not get it to work. When I entered the last star in the sequence, the screen went black and then back to the dialer. Any ideals?
Ok it just automatically rebooted, removing apk.
comhack said:
Well I tried it on a HTC MyTouch 3G 1.2(Magic) running Cyanogenmod 6.1(2.2.1) and could not get it to work. When I entered the last star in the sequence, the screen went black and then back to the dialer. Any ideals?
Ok it just automatically rebooted, removing apk.
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Yeah this is in EVO 4G for a reason. On new versions of HTC phones they will probably have this - but right now it's only the EVO that does.
Hi everybody, I finally released my first android app!
S.A.M. allows you to activate and deactivate airplane mode at fixed time saving battery, useful for example if you want to
use your smartphone as alarm. ( Alarm doesn't work if the phone is OFF )
I know.. there are a lot of app that make the same thing but mine is free, easy to set and has these plus:
- App activation depending on the day of the week
- Edit wifi status, ringer mode and audio volumes when activating / deactivating airplane mode
- If the phone is ringing or you are making a phone call S.A.M. delays the activation of airplane mode till the end of the phone call
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This app is still beta, I'm using it since march on my phone ( Liquid with CM 7 ) and it's working very well, but I need more feedback ( specially ICS feedback ! ) ... testing would be very appreciated!
You could test it setting close times and checking if ariplane mode is activating and deactivating properly, if you like it and you use it regularly.. many many thanks!
In fact my fear is that S.A.M. stop working after one or two week of use, in my case never happend but you never can tell.
Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDIxMiwiaXQuc2V0YWlycGxhbmVtb2RlLmFwcCJd
Don't hesitate to post any (positive or negative) feedback or opinion!
Thanks in advance !
nobody ?? I trust in you!
I made an update, fixed small issues and implemented the Phone Calls Check:
S.A.M. delays the activation of airplane mode if you are making a phone call!
Hi!
I will try this app, thanks
new update, fixed a bug in the days of week check, hope you like it !
for any question post here, hi !
What is airlpane mode?
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What is airlpane mode?
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Hi,
This cuts all connections like data,wifi,etc...
You can use your phone "normally" but without any connections,you will not able receive calls,sms,mms,etc either browsing the web make calls,etc...
Used in general for battery saving...
If I'm not wrong it's a buit-in feature in Android devices...
EDIT:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airplane_mode
Thanks man.
I use it everyday and I have not any problems with this app.
yes creeve4, like viking37 said it's a buit-in feature in Android devices ( and in all mobile phones )
In this app it's purpose is battery saving and make inactive your phone allowing you to use it as alarm (If you turn off the phone alarm won't work)
hi!
update!
new update!
ChangeLog:
- fixed day check with start time < end time
- fixed start and end time shown in settings
try it !
hi !
elcasa, a search of XDA brought me here. First of all, thanks for sharing your work with us. I'm sure we all appreciate it. Second, I have a question/request. How hard would it be to add an option to cycle airplane mode on and then immediately off again?
I have an ongoing issue that is easily solved by turning AM on and then immediately off. It's not a big deal to do this manually, but if I had a widget or shortcut that would accomplish this with one touch, it would be pretty slick.
Any thoughts?
you need a widget that resets the network, activating airplane mode and deactivating it few seconds later, if I have understood correctly
it would be easy making a widget that does what you want but I'm curious, why you need it ?
elcasa said:
you need a widget that resets the network, activating airplane mode and deactivating it few seconds later, if I have understood correctly
it would be easy making a widget that does what you want but I'm curious, why you need it ?
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My phone wont connect to my femtocell and cycling AM fixes it.
doesn't seem too difficult, i'll try to do it
there's a new update! fixed problems with ics & jelly bean, added toast notification on off in settings
@erikivy I'm studying so I don't have enough time to make the widget, if you want to try, in the test section there's a button that make the "network reset" activating and deactivating airplane mode in a few seconds, i'll add the widget after my exams
MyPS
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With MyPS the current Pulse and recorded data of Pulsense PS-100 and PS-500 from Epson are displayed.
Features:
- Display current Pulse
- Download the data of Pulsense. And store them in a database.
- Display the day/week/month data. (Step, distance-, sleeping values etc)
- Display the pulse data in a chart. With an accuracy of 4 seconds.
- Save Max-/Rest-/Base-Heartrate in the Database.
- Display / Change the alarm settings.
- Display / Change the device settings
- Display / Change the profile settings
- Set the time in Pulsense on Smartphone-Time
- Export Chart to JPG-File
- Export Data to CSV-File
!! For all of that, no Internet Connection is required !! (There is also nothing uploaded to Epson)
Important: The data of Pulsense can only be read by one app. A parallel use of PulsenseView and MyPS etc. is not possible.
You can find it on Play-Store
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MyPS, App for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
earthjumper
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 0.41
Stable Release Date: 2015-07-26
Created 2015-08-17
Last Updated 2015-08-17
Good effort. I am thinking of buying a ps100 -if I can find one under 30$- to use as an activity tracker and as a heart rate monitor with my galaxy s4 , when I workout.
I was wondering how you capture the data. Do you think there is possibility to invoke a vibration or led light when receiving a call or sms?
Hallo,
With the new Version on Google Play Store, you have all what you want.
Your pulsense become a notify when a call is incoming or when sms/WhatsApp etc have a notification. Look at the play store, there i write all the Features of MyPS.
Can your app be used to update firmware on the ps100?
MyPS can not update firmware. This procedure is only reserved original software. (Guarantee)
Ok. I guess I have to update first and then use your app. Thank you.
giol said:
Ok. I guess I have to update first and then use your app. Thank you.
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Do you plan to make use of gps data from phone? Maybe an exercise mode where it collects both heart rate data and gps in one file and displays basic info on the app while e.g. running (speed,heart rate, time).
If there is anything i can do to help with that please tell me.
Hello.
GPS support, I will not install now. Maybe if I have enough time ...
When you have your smartphone anyway this is a running app is a better choice.
Hi, I have installed your app for my father as it is so much more easy to controll than the Epson app, but if I try to go into the details of the sleep section it gives an error saying unfortunately myps has stopped responding and then the app closes. Any idea what the problem could be? Also I am looking forward to your next update, is there one due? thank you
I've just bought a ps100 and am looking at the sync options with Google Fit. I have two questions.
1. Do I need to keep MyPS open for real time syncing? I assume that when I close the app that syncing stops.
2. I have a Sony Smartwatch 3 which inputs steps into Google Fit. If I enable MyPS step sync will I get duplicate step counts or does Fit merge the data?
Sent from my SM-G920F using XDA-Developers mobile app
To 1. No, it is enough to have the auto download enabled in the settings. When MyPS gets the data from the PS-100, they are then passed to the Google Fit sync manager. This fixes the upload to Google-Fit. In the Android settings, under Account / Google, there is a point for Google-Fit. This must be activated, otherwise no data will be sent to Google Fit.
To 2. Unfortunately, I can not say exactly, as I google fit and the Pulsense no longer use. I think it is not counted twice
Flash Launcher
Launch your recent applications, favorite tools and utilities as quick as a flash.
Work like a charm, must try!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.superdroid.applauncher
Launcher Bar
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Launcher Panel
Specially it has a lot of smart features and waiting for you to discover.
Designed for droid fans only !
Download it from Google Play now!
Designed for droid fans only !
Choose Flash light / File manager / App manager / Clock / Chrome / Camera to make an expandable launcher bar.
Love the look & feel of this app. Love it's functionality .. As name says flash launcher, it launches apps quickly and give ur phone a boost
From notification bar, it is very easy to start your recent applications and favorite tools --
Turn one of the notification bars into Launcher Bar, then launch your recent applications, favorite tools and utilities as quickly as a flash.
It turn off (crash) shortly after start. My device LG F60 (d390n), Lollipop.
Daniel-P said:
It turn off (crash) shortly after start. My device LG F60 (d390n), Lollipop.
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have new update and please try again:victory:
Now is working but closing sometimes after some period of time.
Suggestions and one bug:
1) app crashes when click calculator (maybe because my device don't have one in standard and Im using 3rd apps for gallery, music, video and calculator)
2) add option to change web browser (Im using opera as main app and chrome for some cases)
3) add option to change SMS app (notification options) because Im using Textra, not stock standard app
4) add more themes (it would be great if we can change colors by some pallete or hex codes)
5) add polish language xD (I can help with this)
Thats all for now, nice job
Thanks a lot for your suggestions.
We will keep improving this little widget thing.
Daniel-P said:
Now is working but closing sometimes after some period of time.
Suggestions and one bug:
1) app crashes when click calculator (maybe because my device don't have one in standard and Im using 3rd apps for gallery, music, video and calculator)
2) add option to change web browser (Im using opera as main app and chrome for some cases)
3) add option to change SMS app (notification options) because Im using Textra, not stock standard app
4) add more themes (it would be great if we can change colors by some pallete or hex codes)
5) add polish language xD (I can help with this)
Thats all for now, nice job
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Very nice and impressive works! Big thanks to the developer!
However, the app significantly causes reboot to my phone (note 5 with Android 6.0).
I really like this app...but I decided to uninstall it since it makes my phone reboot too often...
Hope the developer can fix this bug in the future...I hope it is a rare case for me only...
Thanks!
hongkongfbi said:
Very nice and impressive works! Big thanks to the developer!
However, the app significantly causes reboot to my phone (note 5 with Android 6.0).
I really like this app...but I decided to uninstall it since it makes my phone reboot too often...
Hope the developer can fix this bug in the future...I hope it is a rare case for me only...
Thanks!
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It is a pity to hear about that.
will try to solve it.
Hi there,
I've made a simple App for those who want to toggle automatically Airplane Mode based on your settings. So... introducing, AutoAirplaneMode!
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Settings
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Your phone need to be rooted because Android restricts Apps with "WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS" in their manifest.
This App is, of course, free, open-source, GPL-V3, without any ads! I've made everything: Material Icons based on Google Guidelines, Developement, website, packaging.
It's for you! Eh, after all, you gave me LineageOS on my old Sony Xperia SP
Download
https://github.com/MBach/AutoAirplaneMode/releases/download/v1.0/AutoAirplaneMode-1.0.apk
So what's next?
Test it!
Report bugs
Suggest features?
Repository
https://github.com/MBach/AutoAirplaneMode
Finally I found this (on F-Droid), thanks!
Do you know if it works on Pie?
(I always depended on Xposed + Airplane Mode Helper + Timeriffic.
But I want to use Pie, which doesn't have Xposed.
Forgive me, I can of course try myself, but that takes hours if unsuccessful.)
Minor feature requests (idk if you still care/maintain, but you asked, so there):
- Be able to set times while toggle is set on Disabled
- When changing time, preset time chooser to current setting, instead of always 23h/8h
n8w8 said:
Finally I found this (on F-Droid), thanks!
Do you know if it works on Pie?
(I always depended on Xposed + Airplane Mode Helper + Timeriffic.
But I want to use Pie, which doesn't have Xposed.
Forgive me, I can of course try myself, but that takes hours if unsuccessful.)
Minor feature requests (idk if you still care/maintain, but you asked, so there):
- Be able to set times while toggle is set on Disabled
- When changing time, preset time chooser to current setting, instead of always 23h/8h
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Thanks for testing!
Actually, your comment has motivated me to rework on this App. I switched from unlocked Xperia to locked Galaxy S7. It was very complicated but I successfully managed to be root again. I will rework on the UI, and make it close to Google Calendar (week view).
I've found an open source library which does that, so it will be easy to set offline periods.
My pleasure, thanks for listening!
Yes, it works fine on Galaxy S4 Mini LTE + AospExtended 4.6 (Nougat).
As you are still interested in feedback:
Personally I really don't care about this, but it doesn't trigger exactly on time, maybe only during Doze mode "maintenance windows" every 9 minutes. I already disabled Battery optimization for it.
Maybe most people (like me) already use other schedule/profile apps that have plenty features, so they don't search for alternatives.
But afaik, they all need Xposed + Airplane Mode Helper.
So maybe your app gets more popular, as long as your app does work on Pie, and Xposed does not.
Thanks for this app! I just discovered it recently and so far it does exactly what it is supposed to do: Automatically send the phone to airplane mode during the night and wake it up in the morning.
If you could as you mentioned add some form of a calendar view to the app then one could use the app much more individually (e.g. use different times on the weekend). That would be a great improvement!
Moreover, I would like to also add another feature request:
Would it be possible to enable/disable airplane mode only partially. For instance only switch off mobile connections while leaving Wifi turned on or the other way around?
Please keep up the good work :good:
Thanks for this app!Yes, it works fine on LG G5 .
It turns airplane mode on, but turning off isn't working. Android 10, Redmi Note 4, crdroid 6.11.
Update: on the 5th try it turned off. Really strange.
At least most of the time it works perfect on Android 9 (S4 Mini i9195, lineage-16.0-20200515).
I let it switch automatically, and rarely change settings or otherwise interfere.
I vaguely remember some failure, I might have rebooted or cleared cache in the past to solve it.
But that is so rare, that I can't remember exactly.