Hello Note 8 users,
As a favor to a friend of mine, I made a MODE switcher app that allows the user to switch between the default PHABLET interface and the alternative TABLET interface. This app also allows the user to switch between an alternative Multiwindow mode as shown on the pictures below.
Requires: a rooted note 8 tablet with busybox installed (works for both odex and deodex).
1. For safety, make a backup.
2. Ensure you have busybox installed. If not, install busybox installer from the Play Store and use it to install busybox.
3. Install an alternative launcher like Apex, Nova, ADW, etc. just in case TW Launcher crashes when switching from one mode to another.
4. Download the app below and install. Launch and enjoy. Make sure you grant it root permission when asked.
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5. A THANKS would be nice or you could buy me a COFFEE.
NOTE: For those having issue with Play Store in tablet mode, the solution is to use the multi-dpi Play Store from the following THREAD.
CAUTION: Use this app at your own risk. I am not liable for any damage or loss due to use of this app.
You always surprise me ... how you get those ideas
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THANKs
I'll test it 2nt
2nd day that i am testing note8 and very happy to see you here xperiacle...your work is getting better and better...keep on rolling
But i have to wait yet to root this as i ordered 3g version but got wifi only...so waiting for exchange the devices.
Great device is note8 indeed, with this even better
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chipwizz said:
You always surprise me ... how you get those ideas
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Learned from me
Same people buying same devices and using same tablet mods...hi chippy
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Thank you so much - tablet mode great to switch to when using BT keyboard and mouse!
Thanks a lot for the app.
I am a rookie here and have a issue with this app.
My device is rooted and installed BusyBox pro for the first time.
Then, installed this app.
The mode switch works great, but Multiwindow Mode doesnt work.
it says "ERROR: Missing permission file."
Could someone tell me what I have done incorrectly?
Thanks in advance.
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I rooted mine with "Framaroot"
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ianbbaa said:
Learned from me
Same people buying same devices and using same tablet mods...hi chippy
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No doubts
You are the one who started it all. But where are you man? I guess, something is brewing
Do share when its ready, we all together can sip it
(app, build.prop and play store compatibility question deleted - but I don't think it's relevant any longer. Restored build.prop, reinstalled this app, now have no issues with play store visibility. However, it is useful to remember that play store can be impacted by build.prop issues - if you do see a visibility issue, a restore can be helpful.)
@chipwizz & @ianbbaa - glad to see you roaming around this thread. Did you guys bought a note 8 and leave me behind in the note 1 forum? I'll be with the note 1 for a longer time I suppose as I can't afford any new device at the moment.
The mode switch works great, but Multiwindow Mode doesnt work.
it says "ERROR: Missing permission file."
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Make sure you have "com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone.xml" in /system/etc/permissions folder. That is the missing permission file.
This is a very cool app - but does it modify the build.prop file?
I ask because around the time I installed it, my build.prop file was changed (of course, I was making many changes at the time ) and this morning I noticed a ton of stuff in the Play store said I was not compatible. When I noticed the delta time on the build.prop I restored from a backup and now have normal play store visibility.
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Yes, it changes one build.prop entry (ro.sf.lcd_density=177) to achieve tablet interface. Play Store may be an issue for some but the solution is to use the multi-dpi Play Store which you can download from HERE.
What was surprising to me was that after I reverted back to 'phablet mode' I was seeing GPS not loving me.
But this morning I reinstalled after redoing the build.prop and for now, at least, Play is working fine.
Thanks for the link to the play store that ought to hold up if I go back.
Samsung's done some weird stuff with their hardware buttons -- both Button Savior and the back button on the tablet style interface tend not to work very well or often when you try to "back" with them. I'd hoped to be able to disable those hardware buttons by being in tablet mode, but not yet.
I grabbed the key test app a bit back and the hardware and the soft keys do send the same codes, so Samsung must have written something in that grabs inputs on those lines and prioritizes it.
It 's reboot when calling or receiving call.
How to solve this?
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@chipwizz & @ianbbaa - glad to see you roaming around this thread. Did you guys bought a note 8 and leave me behind in the note 1 forum? I'll be with the note 1 for a longer time I suppose as I can't afford any new device at the moment.
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Don't worry brother. I still remember the days I was saving for note1, will not be moving so early.
Real action started after you and ianbbaa displayed some magic of tablet and multi window. It is interesting stuff you created in terms of switching mode. So happened to checkout in the interest of note1 replication.
Sorry forum users to be off topic.
Rgds...chippy
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Great app!Works flawlessly on my N5100:good:
chipwizz said:
Don't worry brother. I still remember the days I was saving for note1, will not be moving so early.
Real action started after you and ianbbaa displayed some magic of tablet and multi window. It is interesting stuff you created in terms of switching mode. So happened to checkout in the interest of note1 replication.
Sorry forum users to be off topic.
Rgds...chippy
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I wanted to dig into n8 files ...but xperiacle is here with the boom project...
Xperiacle, sorry to be stupid i offered you donation for your work some time ago but i did not see your new signature as i read xda only on phone...you did not had it before but can not see it on app...
So sorry, coffe will leave soon to you as i saw your sig just today via browser...hopefully there will be more from other users as you really deserves it...
When i calculate the time i would spend with just playing around and try to add some n1 things....so that time i saved is worth that coffe to you...
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Thanks for the advice, xperiacle!!
It works perfectly!!
After I read the other thread, I changed the file into a backup file,=.
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How do I get the cascade mode like you have in your attached picture 1? Btw this is very cool.
This app is amazing! Adds some great functionality to this already great tablet. This might not be the greatest place to post this but is there any chance of adding a quick disable of the captivate buttons into this app? Amazing work again!
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mazelost said:
Great app!Works flawlessly on my N5100:good:
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Can you use call function without problem?
So I downloaded this morning and doesn't seem to be working. I know I am probably missing doing something simple but here is some background. Rooted with busy box, framaroot I , model 5110, I also have multi window manager already on here could that be the problem. when I go into the app and hit multi window mode it states need to reboot so I do than after it reboots nothing it is back to the normal mode. I am trying to get the cascading window mode. Any help would be appreciated.
Call off the hounds. after a few additional reboots. it seems to have decided to work. I will report back if i have any other unnecessary requests to make.. Thanks
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Usually when I connect my phone to my computer, it gives me an option to activate USB storage and I can transfer data between PC and phone. I just installed the latest version of Provision and I can't find any option anywhere on how to link my phone to my PC. Can someone tell me how I link them?
Also, can I reinstall widgets such as TaskKiller? I tried via Google Play and I can't find it on my phone.
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Usually when I connect my phone to my computer, it gives me an option to activate USB storage and I can transfer data between PC and phone. I just installed the latest version of Provision and I can't find any option anywhere on how to link my phone to my PC. Can someone tell me how I link them?
Also, can I reinstall widgets such as TaskKiller? I tried via Google Play and I can't find it on my phone.
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For the USB storage. You go into settings/storage then press menu key. Click USB Connection and then it gives you a few options. Click USB mass storage.. Now when you connect your phone to the computer, it will ask if you want to transfer files..
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For the USB storage. You go into settings/storage then press menu key. Click USB Connection and then it gives you a few options. Click USB mass storage.. Now when you connect your phone to the computer, it will ask if you want to transfer files..
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I tried that, it would show the options then they would all close. I ended up starting from scratch and reinstalling Provision and now I'm waiting for it to boot again. It took several hours last time, is that normal and should I expect that again? If not, what am I doing wrong?
EDIT: Nevermind, I got it working. I just had to clear the dalvik and wipe data. I got all of my apps, widgets, and songs back. Noob mistake, probably should've looked into what I was doing a little bit more before I just started installing things, definitely more complex than jail breaking an iPhone/iPod. Let this be a lesson to any other noob who stumbles upon this thread. Don't be cautious with deleting your data, it will be backed up and you'll get it all back. I love Provision, great work!
Since I can't yet post on the original thread, I'll post my feedback here:
•The battery is dying quicker than it normally would with this. I listen to music throughout the day and before I got Provision, it would be at about 80% at this time of the day, but now it's at 60%. I believe the cause might be Ac!d, Dolby, and DPS manager. Also, I downloaded a task manager app (it would be great if you could include the stock task manager for s Blazes, that one is by far the best) and the Play Store refuses to close.
•The pull down menu is a little buggy, sometimes it only comes down a little bit, then shoots back up. The problem is usually fixed over time, but can be annoying.
•I don't know if I'm doing something wrong, but I can't install Swype onto my phone. I have a Zip file for it and I followed instructions exactly and it won't install. I tried going to Settings>Language & Input>Default>Set up input methods to find it, but then Settings crashes. If I could make a suggestion for a future update, I think the Swype keyboard would be a nice addition. I tried TouchPal, but it was just an awful experience.
JakeMnZ said:
Since I can't yet post on the original thread, I'll post my feedback here:
•The battery is dying quicker than it normally would with this. I listen to music throughout the day and before I got Provision, it would be at about 80% at this time of the day, but now it's at 60%. I believe the cause might be Ac!d, Dolby, and DPS manager. Also, I downloaded a task manager app (it would be great if you could include the stock task manager for s Blazes, that one is by far the best) and the Play Store refuses to close.
•The pull down menu is a little buggy, sometimes it only comes down a little bit, then shoots back up. The problem is usually fixed over time, but can be annoying.
•I don't know if I'm doing something wrong, but I can't install Swype onto my phone. I have a Zip file for it and I followed instructions exactly and it won't install. I tried going to Settings>Language & Input>Default>Set up input methods to find it, but then Settings crashes. If I could make a suggestion for a future update, I think the Swype keyboard would be a nice addition. I tried TouchPal, but it was just an awful experience.
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*I deleted DSP manager from the ROM. It can't be AC!D and Dolby because it only turns on when your listening to music. Like I said on the Provision Thread, use different kernels like LZ or Blue lighting. Play store is fine in my end..
*I have no idea why the notification drawer does that. A quick fix is to just hit notifications again then close it..
*Look for a Swype apk. There are apks lying around XDA like the Beta one. To install it, just click on it like any other apk.. If it doesnt install, push it to system/app and set permissions.
I tried installing the update for 3.1 but when I boot my phone I get a constant message saying that Trebuchet has stopped. What did I do wrong?
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JakeMnZ said:
I tried installing the update for 3.1 but when I boot my phone I get a constant message saying that Trebuchet has stopped. What did I do wrong?
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Try a clean install.. Wipe everything and install ROM
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im_awesome_right? said:
Try a clean install.. Wipe everything and install ROM
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Thanks, everything's working perfectly now.
JakeMnZ said:
Since I can't yet post on the original thread, I'll post my feedback here:
•The battery is dying quicker than it normally would with this. I listen to music throughout the day and before I got Provision, it would be at about 80% at this time of the day, but now it's at 60%. I believe the cause might be Ac!d, Dolby, and DPS manager. Also, I downloaded a task manager app (it would be great if you could include the stock task manager for s Blazes, that one is by far the best) and the Play Store refuses to close.
•The pull down menu is a little buggy, sometimes it only comes down a little bit, then shoots back up. The problem is usually fixed over time, but can be annoying.
•I don't know if I'm doing something wrong, but I can't install Swype onto my phone. I have a Zip file for it and I followed instructions exactly and it won't install. I tried going to Settings>Language & Input>Default>Set up input methods to find it, but then Settings crashes. If I could make a suggestion for a future update, I think the Swype keyboard would be a nice addition. I tried TouchPal, but it was just an awful experience.
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1. App killers are useless...this is a Linux system not a bloated wincrap.
2. Beta Swype installs fine.
3. Pull down menu is extremely buggy. I have to relock and unlock my phone up to 5 times to get it to pull down.
4. the kernel that came with this is CM10 (i think), so yeah it will drain fast. Install LZ 2.3.6
chjema said:
the kernel that came with this is CM10 (i think), so yeah it will drain fast. Install LZ 2.3.6
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Could you possibly provide a link for this?
JakeMnZ said:
Could you possibly provide a link for this?
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Search in Dev section, it is there :thumbup:
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I have 2 more issues. The first one is my storage. I can't take pictures or make recordings. I just get a message saying my USB storage is running out of space. I can download music and apps, but I can't use my phone's camera. The second issue is that I can't screen shot. I would assume there is a way, but holding power and home don't work anymore. Please help.
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Get a file explorer, delete any unnecessary folders cache ,the Lost.Dir folder, clear downloads you don't need should free up a lot of space. Screenshots can be took by pressing power and volume down, or go to settings/ power menu/ add screenshot,
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JakeMnZ said:
I have 2 more issues. The first one is my storage. I can't take pictures or make recordings. I just get a message saying my USB storage is running out of space. I can download music and apps, but I can't use my phone's camera. The second issue is that I can't screen shot. I would assume there is a way, but holding power and home don't work anymore. Please help.
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To screenshot use power & volume down button. Or you can just add it to your power menu.
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Didn't fully read comment before mine. Sorry for repeating.
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I tried that, my storage isn't even close to full. I have no idea what's going on. I wanted to add a screen shot to show you my storage, but my phone won't let me save them.
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Try a different camera app or see if you can select your SD card in the settings. I use camerzoom fx.
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Try a different camera app..
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A different app fixed the problem, thanks.
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This is what it looks like when my phone says I have no USB storage left. It says to clear my SD card of some pictures, but there aren't much pictures and these bars are barely half full. This is the last thing I'll hopefully need help with.
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EDIT: Download 8sms from Google Play or download from the website.
EDIT: 8sms now based on Android 4.4 KitKat / Cyanogenmod 10.2. See post #394.
EDIT: App renamed from 88sms to 8sms. See post #246.
Hi,
This is my first android app and my first app announcement on XDA so apologies in advance if I've broken any rules.
I've ported the stock messaging app and then added some enhancements and changes so it can (hopefully) work on any Jelly Bean phone. This app is downstream from the latest Android 4.3 and CyanogenMod 10.2 (not-yet-released as of writing).
(ICS compatibility is a possible future feature.)
Please have a look if interested and feel free to try it out.
The Play Store link is:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thinkleft.eightyeightsms.mms
Excerpts from the app description follows ...
Notable features
Notification pop-ups
Quick reply
Gesture based templates
Emoji support
Optional dark theme
Install this app if you want to use features from the latest Android messaging app without having to wait for a full phone software update.
Usage
Whilst 88sms is a replacement for the messaging app that came with your phone, it is actually an add-on application only.
Please do not disable or remove the messaging app that came with your phone as that is still required to receive sms and mms messages.
88sms works best if you turn off notifications for the messaging app that came with your phone. Then you won't get two sets of notifications.
Phone compatibility
This app may not work (yet) on the Samsung Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Tab 2 7.0. If you install this app on one of these devices, please let us know if it works.
If you install this app on your phone and it does not work, please let us know. Please be sure to specify your phone model and software version number, and the version of 88sms you have installed.
Permissions
This app requires a wide range of permissions because it is a port of a system app. System apps use a lot of permissions. Full network access is required in order to send (or download) mms using your phone's cellular data (mms) connection.
Thank you.
Works great. Left my rating on the play store.
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didn't work on LG LTE2
spitfire2425 said:
Works great. Left my rating on the play store.
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it doesn't work on my LG LTE2,stock rom
Do you mind if I pm you to find out more and try to fix it?
thophan said:
it doesn't work on my LG LTE2,stock rom
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@thophan: Hi, thanks for trying out the app. Do you mind if I pm you to find out more and try to fix it? (Although I might not get any free time until a week later.)
didn't work
bengtan said:
@thophan: Hi, thanks for trying out the app. Do you mind if I pm you to find out more and try to fix it? (Although I might not get any free time until a week later.)
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Sure, really appreciate it. after install, i open it, but one dialog box appear (it said: sorry...._ i can't remember) then escape the program. i tried several time, same thing. so i uninstall your software.
Works great on note 1
mms isn't working it just keeps trying to send and never sends. The stock messaging app works fine. I am using a Note 2 on att with a rooted stock rom
Yea group messaging doesn't work since the MMS problem. It just stays sending and won't go through.
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On Sprint GS4.... MMS doesn't send on this app :/ but when I go to my stock messaging app it sends and I receive it from both apps, just a little workaround to an otherwise amazing app. Love the look and feel like AOSP! Some custom theming options would be great!
Great app, I already love it...
A nice feature that I would like to see is the ability to set the number of line for tying SMS... Because 3 lines is not enough for long SMS typer like me ^^
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I will follow up and try to fix the bugs. Unfortunately, I've gone travelling ...
Hi,
Thanks to everyone of you for trying it out and thanks for the encouragement and feedback!
I acknowledge there may be a few problems on some devices ... it is my first app, after all, and it's not like I have a lot of different phones to test it on
I will follow up and try to fix the bugs. Unfortunately, I've gone travelling for a week so I might not be able to do much until a week later.
But I will follow up.
Thank you all!
bengtan said:
Hi,
Thanks to everyone of you for trying it out and thanks for the encouragement and feedback!
I acknowledge there may be a few problems on some devices ... it is my first app, after all, and it's not like I have a lot of different phones to test it on
I will follow up and try to fix the bugs. Unfortunately, I've gone travelling for a week so I might not be able to do much until a week later.
But I will follow up.
Thank you all!
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Damn!! Well once you get back this app really has a lot of potential... just letting you know! don't give up man, this is gonna be awesome, I have a feeling!
Works great on my I9100 using LSS/AOKP Chameleon ROM.
Only thing I would change is the icon.
Does not work on HTC first running sense 4+ rom. Will revert back to stock rom tonight n give it a go.
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Working great on SGH-I337 Stock 4.2
FC on startup on i777 running JB 4.1.2
I can get to the conversation if I click on the incoming text notification; however trying to switch to the conversations list causes immediate FC.
Great job, this is the perfect SMS I've been looking for for years.
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Beyond awesome!, just wish mms worked....sigh
Why is the right door always locked?
Spacemonkie4207 said:
Great job, this is the perfect SMS I've been looking for for years.
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I couldn't agree more
It works perfectly on my galaxy s3 on 4.1.2 stock rom. Great piece of work my friend, well done
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Any updates Dev?! Would loveeeee for this to be my daily driver messaging app, t is what I've been looking for, for a long time... an AOSP 9like messaging app, but I can use it on a TouchWiz ROM! Just wish MMS worked though
Hey everyone, I'm one of the developers of a new app called Backbone File Manager. It's open source and based on CM File Manager written by Jorge Ruesga.
My partner and I have been working a on a rewrite of this project for the past 10 months or so, and I think it’s finally ready for alpha testing. *We’re running things through the Play Store’s alpha/beta manager, so I’ve prepared the G+ community linked below for access management. *Interested testers can request an invite to the community and I’ll wave you in as quickly as possible.
What we're looking for
I’m particularly interested in device specific bugs/feedback and in discussions with folks about their workflows. *As you all know, many of the file manager apps out there aren’t very #HOLOYOLO and fail to provide a polished, standards-compliant experience. *Add that to the fact that managing files is inherently unintuitive and cumbersome, and you have a recipe for a bad experience. *I’m hoping to address this endemic deficiency with a more intuitive experience that simplifies common workflows.
Future Plans
We don’t yet have the features to stand toe-to-toe with apps like ES File Explorer or FX File Explorer yet, but Backbone is still pretty full featured (Root, Text Editor, Thumbnails, Usual goodies) and we’re continually working to implement more features like cloud access. *Rest assured, my partner and I are in this for the long haul - so you'll continue to see updates and improvements.
Once we work out enough of the bugs, we’ll move this into beta/production and implement a (tentative) price of $2.99, so get it now while it’s hot (and free)! *My plan is to continue running the alpha channel in parallel to the beta/production releases.
How to Join
I’m sure that many of you are familiar with the process already, but in order to download the app you have to:
1) Be a part of the community
2) Click on the link that says “Alpha test opt-in”
3) Click “Become a tester”
4) Click “Download Backbone File Manager Alpha from the Play Store” at the bottom of the page
G+ Community
I'd like to test
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corybucher said:
I'd like to test
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You're in! I look forward to your feedback.
Cool Thank you
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Looks good, I would like to test for you. invite requested
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invite requested too.:good::good::good:
thanx for accepting me.
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Looks good, I would like to test for you. invite requested
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Done. For others that are reading, invites are being accepted within 10-60 minutes. I'm approving you from my phone every few minutes.
Lokks good. Invite requested
Wanna try it,please invite
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I'm interested in testing! Request to join sent ?
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runs good so far and looks very cool until yet no problems,only when change to other sd card it stuck for some seconds.
tested on LG L5 e610 with Paranoid Android 3.99rc2(Android 4.3.1). :good:
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runs good so far and looks very cool until yet no problems,only when change to other sd card it stuck for some seconds.
tested on LG L5 e610 with Paranoid Android 3.99rc2(Android 4.3.1). :good:
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When you say stuck, do you mean that it took a while to open? Did it eventually open? If it was just a delay, how long was it?
Just had a quick test and it looks good and feels smooth. I like it, will test more functions ttomorrow.
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bkensey said:
When you say stuck, do you mean that it took a while to open? Did it eventually open? If it was just a delay, how long was it?
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at first time the app have crashed but now it needs up to 10 seconds,even the color customizing did not work for me,i make log and post here in some minutes.but in moment im uploading a rom so it can take some minutes,my internet is damn slow at moment.
bkensey said:
Hey everyone, I'm one of the developers of a new app called Backbone File Manager. It's open source and based on CM File Manager written by Jorge Ruesga.
My partner and I have been working a on a rewrite of this project for the past 10 months or so, and I think it’s finally ready for alpha testing. *We’re running things through the Play Store’s alpha/beta manager, so I’ve prepared the G+ community linked below for access management. *Interested testers can request an invite to the community and I’ll wave you in as quickly as possible.
What we're looking for
I’m particularly interested in device specific bugs/feedback and in discussions with folks about their workflows. *As you all know, many of the file manager apps out there aren’t very #HOLOYOLO and fail to provide a polished, standards-compliant experience. *Add that to the fact that managing files is inherently unintuitive and cumbersome, and you have a recipe for a bad experience. *I’m hoping to address this endemic deficiency with a more intuitive experience that simplifies common workflows.
Future Plans
We don’t yet have the features to stand toe-to-toe with apps like ES File Explorer or FX File Explorer yet, but Backbone is still pretty full featured (Root, Text Editor, Thumbnails, Usual goodies) and we’re continually working to implement more features like cloud access. *Rest assured, my partner and I are in this for the long haul - so you'll continue to see updates and improvements.
Once we work out enough of the bugs, we’ll move this into beta/production and implement a (tentative) price of $2.99, so get it now while it’s hot (and free)! *My plan is to continue running the alpha channel in parallel to the beta/production releases.
How to Join
I’m sure that many of you are familiar with the process already, but in order to download the app you have to:
1) Be a part of the community
2) Click on the link that says “Alpha test opt-in”
3) Click “Become a tester”
4) Click “Download Backbone File Manager Alpha from the Play Store” at the bottom of the page
G+ Community
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here some logs from crashing,it seems that when i change to another storage and then back to previous the app is hanging up and does nothing anymore until i kill it or the message pops up the the app is not responding and must be stop,even if i change colors,after this i go out from the settings and open a folder the app stop working too until i kill it and restart.
Good file manager. Would like to have zip-viewer.
I can seem to get root access, to get to system flies, it's not asked once. Any ideas? It says it's in safe mode.
EDIT: I just had to click safe mode silly me haha, I now have root.
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Xperia z stock 4.2.2 jb rooted
Bootloader locked
Edit: backbone just froze and forced closed On me after I just opened the app and did nothing.
Also when I try to copy a file from sd card to external usb it starts transferring but won't let you cancel it and I had to force close it. Is there any chance of implementing a bar or mb counter so we know how long is left On a transfer,
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Unable to download from Playstore
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Unable to download from Playstore
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Use the play store on your browser instead of the play store app. It worked for me
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So I am on CleanROMm 8.2. Yeah a little bit outdated. I have tried all the dialer methods and the creating a shortcut method with a different launcher. The hidden menu option does not appear in any of the activities in both Nova and Launcher Pro. I want to check if my phone is refurbished. (I know random for a phone this old), but I love it. So I want to check.
Anyone have any suggestions?
IOTHiddenMenu exists when I look it up in my apps. Just need to access it.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
if your handphone was root, you can try edit file build.prop in /system
or download app build prop editor in Playstore, and add this
Code:
Property name: sys.hiddenmenu.enable
Property value : 1
Tried editing in build prop. No luck. I also added this property and value. Just can't access the menu anywhere. Not even in shortcuts!
Thanks for the help though!
996 said:
Tried editing in build prop. No luck. I also added this property and value. Just can't access the menu anywhere. Not even in shortcuts!
Thanks for the help though!
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When added you have to reboot the phone otherwise it won't work
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ShapesBlue said:
When added you have to reboot the phone otherwise it won't work
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So I did what you told me and rebooted the phone. I use AnyCut to create the shortcut for IOTHiddenMenu. When I try clicking the shortcut...I get the "Application not installed" message.
I have added the code in build prop editor with the value of one as well.
Thanks
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So I did what you told me and rebooted the phone. I use AnyCut to create the shortcut for IOTHiddenMenu. When I try clicking the shortcut...I get the "Application not installed" message.
I have added the code in build prop editor with the value of one as well.
Thanks
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I was just making a suggestion. I've never used this option myself.
From my Wicked S3 on SOKP
You have to go into
/efs/carrier/hiddenmenu
(No extension, but its a text file)
Change the contents from "OFF" to "ON" and reboot.
Only works on TW ROMs though I think? Could be totally wrong on that, I guess it *is* only an app, and probably doesn't rely on TW framework.
And even then, only certain menu items still work. Back when the phone came out lots more work. Just google around for some codes you need and try them out.
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You have to go into
/efs/carrier/hiddenmenu
(No extension, but its a text file)
Change the contents from "OFF" to "ON" and reboot.
Only works on TW ROMs though I think? Could be totally wrong on that, I guess it *is* only an app, and probably doesn't rely on TW framework.
And even then, only certain menu items still work. Back when the phone came out lots more work. Just google around for some codes you need and try them out.
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That same file extension is present in CM11, it might work
From my CM11 S3
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That same file extension is present in CM11, it might work
From my CM11 S3
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Yeah I noticed it was still there just a minute ago, haven't checked if the app is still in /system/app though. Will report back!
EDIT:
Not there, I guess it makes sense though, its in the /system folder which I wipe when I install CM.
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XdrummerXboy said:
You have to go into
/efs/carrier/hiddenmenu
(No extension, but its a text file)
Change the contents from "OFF" to "ON" and reboot.
Only works on TW ROMs though I think? Could be totally wrong on that, I guess it *is* only an app, and probably doesn't rely on TW framework.
And even then, only certain menu items still work. Back when the phone came out lots more work. Just google around for some codes you need and try them out.
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So when I use ES File explorer to get to the efs folder...it is empty. -__- I know the application is installed because I installed it. The shortcuts still do not work though.
By the way thank you guys for the responses.
996 said:
So when I use ES File explorer to get to the efs folder...it is empty. -__- I know the application is installed because I installed it. The shortcuts still do not work though.
By the way thank you guys for the responses.
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You must not have enabled "root" from the tools menu of ES browser. I think that's an EXTREMELY important folder for imei/efs/carrier stuff and it persists through ROMs, so every gs3 has stuff in it.
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You must not have enabled "root" from the tools menu of ES browser. I think that's an EXTREMELY important folder for imei/efs/carrier stuff and it persists through ROMs, so every gs3 has stuff in it.
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Cool! Did what you told me. Created the shortcut...still get the message "application not installed." I'm befuddled.
996 said:
Cool! Did what you told me. Created the shortcut...still get the message "application not installed." I'm befuddled.
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What exactly is it you're trying to do? Probably only available from the stock Samsung dialer as a guess, which means only TW ROMs.
Edit:
Just read you're on CleanRom which is TW based.
I don't really know what shortcut you're talking about, but pretty sure the app can't be run/opened like normal apps.
The way you open it is via dialer codes,
i.e. going into the stock Samsung dialer and typing codes such as *#0*# (dont click call/send, it will open automatically) to get to the extremely basic hardware diagnostic test.
Now, the average user isn't supposed to get into this menu, so most of the codes no longer work, since people figured out the ones to benefit themselves, such as the WiFi offloading which gets rid of the annoying "please connect to WiFi network" or whatever that was constantly in the notification bar.
The above code is one of the few that still work, you'll just have to google around to find some that still work on the 4.3 (?) TouchWiz rom.
Other than that, you may just be SOL, since they removed so many.
Good luck!
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Cool thank you. ##786# worked for me. haha
Hey xda!
Since there seems it isn't going to be released a gear-compatible Whatsapp app by official sources I started my way into developing applications for wearable devices with my own client.
Its buggy and not reliable as my knowledge is pretty limited. But it does its job most of the time. I'm trying to figure out how to make it work better, so with time and luck, It will improve.
CURRENTLY WORKING FEATURES:
View the list of chats, with their latest messages and hours.
Open chats, showing up to the last 50 messages (sent or received) and their hours.
View contact profiles from where you can check his/her status and phone number.
Reply to chats from the watch! (Sometimes messages will not be sent until Whatsapp is opened in phone, specially if sending lot of messages in a short period of time. Some other times, whatsapp remains opened in the device after sending it.)
View profile pictures.
View received images
NOT IMPLEMENTED YET (but scheduled/planned/desired for next updates):
Push notifications on watch for new messages, allowing you to directly open the chat in the watch (Replacement for default gear notification.) [Needs some work, but will come soon].
View received images in higher res. View videos/audio.
Last seen.
Group chats.
Start a new chat.
View / edit your own profile
Call and send SMS from contact profile ( there are buttons for it , but do nothing ).
Voice reply
Send images / videos
REQUIREMENTS:
Rooted phone (Android 4.4 KitKat or higher).
Tizenmod.
sqlite3 installed on your phone. If you dont have it, there are apps in the PlayStore that can install it for you, or you can manually copy sqlite3 file to system/xbin from an emulator.
Whatsapp installed (Obviously... ) and working on your phone.
Notification access for WhatsGear must be enabled on phone settings.
Root and sqlite3 are required in order to access Whatsapp's sqlite databases.
I'm not publishing this application in the Samsung Store, but Im releasing it here for all xda users.
If not clear, I have nothing to do with Whatsapp. This is a personal project for my use that I wanted to share with whoever wants to use it too.
I cannot be held responsible for any damage related to hardware, software or data loss which the end user might cause while attempting any procedures, methods or advices found on this thread.
Reviews, bug reports and ideas are appreciated.
Hope you like it
Changelog
01/12/2014
Profile picture not loading issues should be solved now.
Attached images are now shown in very low resolution.
Added a lot of more emoticons. (Swipe up/down to see more)
Faster updating.
Fixed some problems causing host service to be killed without warning.
24/11/2014
Profile pictures are now shown. You can tap on the profile picture from the profile page to see it zoomed. (IMPORTANT: You must see the profile picture in full screen at least once from your phone to get it stored in your sd).
Chats should not shuddently stop updating now.
Fixed repeated symbol keys in keyboard. (Swipe left to show symbols).
Added some emoticons to keyboard. (Swipe right to show emoticons).
21/11/2014
Reduced chat overview font size as suggested.
Changed the code to close whatsapp. It shoud work better now.
Added a button on keyboard to force close whatsapp on host device while I can't get It to work well by itself. Use it too after done sending lots of messages in a short period of time to ensure all of them arrive.
Fixed a bug causing months to be displayed incorrectly (From 0 to 11).
Fixed a bug causing phone app to crash when trying to send empty messages.
Hi friend... Did everything, but don't know how your app works... I can't see it installed on my smart watch... It just install on the phone?
Upsss... sorry, I uploaded a wrong apk. This one should be installing the gear side app.
Could you check it please?
Thanks.
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Upsss... sorry, I uploaded a wrong apk. This one should be installing the gear side app.
Could you check it please?
Thanks.
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Working well and looks good. Maybe litlbit smaller text in Chat Overview?
Can the Keyboard get specific chars like "?!():;"? And force close for app on smartphone? Cause when i write a mail one time a have to close it in recents on smartphone. It is not very well :/
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Working well and looks good. Maybe litlbit smaller text in Chat Overview?
Can the Keyboard get specific chars like "?!():;"? And force close for app on smartphone? Cause when i write a mail one time a have to close it in recents on smartphone. It is not very well :/
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If you swipe right or left in the keyboard special chars should appear. (I noticed some important ones are missing as ",". I'm adding them later).
Whatsapp should be closing by itself without the need of closing it from recents Im sorry to hear it isnt for you. Im at work now, but I'll take a look at it when I arrive home and add a button for force closing on gear app while I can't get It to work well by itself.
Thanks for your feedback.
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If you swipe right or left in the keyboard special chars should appear. (I noticed some important ones are missing as ",". I'm adding them later).
Whatsapp should be closing by itself without the need of closing it from recents Im sorry to hear it isnt for you. Im at work now, but I'll take a look at it when I arrive home and add a button for force closing on gear app while I can't get It to work well by itself.
Thanks for your feedback.
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Ahhh the swipe works well, thanks. It looks like it is closing but it is still in recent (Samsung Note 2 (4.4.4) DN4 ROM)
xdalexd said:
Upsss... sorry, I uploaded a wrong apk. This one should be installing the gear side app.
Could you check it please?
Thanks.
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Well... I have to say! Outstanding work! Its already looking great! Anxious for your next update! Its already better than everything similar we have on samsung store!
Its a shame our beloved Tizen is dying...
Man, you should release it on samsung store too! More people could download it...
Congratulations man, nice app working well and also a nice project! Keep us up to date!
New version released!
Changes:
Reduced chat overview font size as suggested.
Changed the code to close whatsapp. It shoud work better now.
Added a button on keyboard to force close whatsapp on host device while I can't get It to work well by itself. Use it too after done sending lots of messages in a short period of time to ensure all of them arrive.
Fixed a bug causing months to be displayed incorrectly (From 0 to 11).
Fixed a bug causing phone app to crash when trying to send empty messages.
Thank you all for the suggestions and encouragement. Tell me if it works for you.
PS: Forgot to change the duplicated "?" in the keyboard with a "," I will try to remember for next version .
Thanks! testing it right..... NOW!
Does it work with gear 2 neo?
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Sure, Im testing it on a neo
Does the watch have to be rooted? Because it doesn't work with my note 3... I cannot install the apk.
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Does the watch have to be rooted? Because it doesn't work with my note 3... I cannot install the apk.
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mmmm... It shouldn't matter if the watch is rooted.
What version of android is your note running?
Is the host showing any reason when it fails to install the apk?
Android 4.4.2 XXUFNF4.
I can install the apk but gear Manager told me it cannot install the app...nothing more
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Android 4.4.2 XXUFNF4.
I can install the apk but gear Manager told me it cannot install the app...nothing more
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Do you have unknown sources checked under gearmanager settings?
Yes I did.
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Yes I did.
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Well... no idea whats going on.
Can you try sideloading the watch app directly from your pc and tell me if it gets installed or the command output if it fails?
PS: I just installed it on a note 3 paired with a gear 2 neo using Samsung's Remote Test Lab without problems.
Thank you! I'll try later.
But where can I find the Samsung remote test Lab?
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Thank you! I'll try later.
But where can I find the Samsung remote test Lab?
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Remote test lab is for testing your apps in different devices. I used it just to check if it got installed with your devices well as I don't have a note 3. Not sure why you are asking for it when you own both devices, but anyway its on http://developer.samsung.com/remotetestlab/