[Q] Shutter opens/closes at end of flash - Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys,
When I first got my S3 a while back, I am pretty sure I had an app installed (that I can't find in my market history) that allowed me to make some changes on a NON-ROOTED phone.
The change I made was so that the shutter on the camera would open at the "peak" of the flash and then close after or at the end of the flash.
Now I can't find where to change that back or what app I used. Sound familiar to anyone?
Basically it used to open shutter - flash led - close shutter. Now it flashes led - opens shuter - end flash -closes shutter. I need to find out how to change that setting back. Grr.
I have looked at a lot of the system tuners/tweakers on the market. I wish for the life of me I could remember what app I was using. Part of me things it was simply accessible from the camera or a samsung app of which I don't see or have anymore. So frustrating. Getting old sucks.
Thanks,
CaptnJB

Wrong forum. This is the galaxy 3 forum. Not the S3 forum.
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I thought I deleted this...I already re-posted in the correct forum.
Thanks
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Anyone know an app that does this?

I would like to be able to put shortcuts on the home screen which correspond to different camera settings, for example one shortcut for macro mode and one for normal, OR, have different camera shortcuts which correspond to different folder locations, for example one labeled "family" and one labeled "photography". Anyone know how to do this?
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Have you tried anycut
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I just tried it, it doesnt seem to be able to do this.
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I don't have anything to say on the matter, because I don't have an idea apart from the already mentioned AnyCut.
I would strongly advise you, however, to change the title to something more meaningful and descriptive-- like "Q: camera settings via shortcuts" or something similar, because a generic and utterly non-descriptive title like the one you used here will not entice the more knowledgeable forum dwellers to enter your thread to finally read what you''ve put up here. You'll have to wait for an eternity to get a more definite answer.
Just my $ 0.02.
What about where it says "make your own" I'm sure you can set defaults and values to the locations and actions you need. For that you need an experienced person, or you can always email the developer of the app.
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If I am not mistaken, Camera 360 Ultimate has an option to create such shortcuts!

Aeon rom 4 tab lockescreen? 'S

I just installed the Aeon rom v1.4 and I love the 4 tab lockscreen, but I can't figure out how to change the message tab to use handcent instead of the default messaging app. I am running my phone with straight talk and not att so the stock messaging app does not put the messages in the correct order received and sent for some reason.
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Does anyone know? It is this posted in the wrong section?
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TbirdDave said:
I just installed the Aeon rom v1.4 and I love the 4 tab lockscreen, but I can't figure out how to change the message tab to use handcent instead of the default messaging app. I am running my phone with straight talk and not att so the stock messaging app does not put the messages in the correct order received and sent for some reason.
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Ill post this in the dev aeon thread.
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TbirdDave said:
I just installed the Aeon rom v1.4 and I love the 4 tab lockscreen, but I can't figure out how to change the message tab to use handcent instead of the default messaging app. I am running my phone with straight talk and not att so the stock messaging app does not put the messages in the correct order received and sent for some reason.
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What if you turn the notification off for the default? Settings within the default msg app.
Right section wrong thread but your issues will get addressed kk.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1545445
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qkster said:
That may require a setting default mms app, rename his mms app to stock app or hack into the locks and make it call a different program than the default mms. Nun knows best.
For one person with a request though, idk..
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Tbird
qster is a Jedi master so give this a try.
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I have set handscent as default and put it in my dock, and nothing. And I am not experianced enough to go into the files and change defaults yet. I would have no idea where to begin. I have explored it but I do not want to screw anything up. Already soft bricked my phone trying to flash this rom. And now I realize HOW easy it is to use cwm. I'm learning. Just need some guidance.
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TbirdDave said:
I have set handscent as default and put it in my dock, and nothing. And I am not experianced enough to go into the files and change defaults yet. I would have no idea where to begin. I have explored it but I do not want to screw anything up. Already soft bricked my phone trying to flash this rom. And now I realize HOW easy it is to use cwm. I'm learning. Just need some guidance.
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Originally Posted by qkster
That may require a setting default mms app, rename his mms app to stock app or hack into the locks and make it call a different program than the default mms. Nun knows best.
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That was my initial thought as well - if the locks app is calling the stock filename, what about renaming the Handscent app to that filename? Seems it would call it, then.
How would I go about renaming handcent with es file?
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[Q] Calendar notification sound reverts to default

Just like the title says, I set a custom sound for calendar notifications, but it reverts back to default as soon as I leave the calenar app. I go back, and the sound for notifications is not the one I previously set. Is it just my phone or is it like that for everybody?
No help?
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Mooselips said:
No help?
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A little more info may help, are you stock, roooted, custom ROM?
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Stock, never been rooted. I placed sounds in "notification" folder on the phone, not on SD card. I can see them when I set the sound for calendar, and I can hear them of course. But if I choose any of my own sounds, as soon as I leave the app and go back, it shows the default sound again.
I can, however, change to one of the Samsung sounds successfully.
My sounds are fine, they worked on my Rezound, and work on my Galaxy Tab.
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Seems like irs a problem with your tones, or the storage location since you can use the stock tones. I would just use zedge from Google play and download a new tone and see if it works.
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See, that's why I specifically said the tones are fine. They worked on Rezound, they work on my Tab now. I just specifically checked again, I can set them for text message notifications, alarms, ringtone, anything, but calendar. Same tones. It's a problem with the calendar app. Same tone set fot txt works like a charm. But not for calendar.
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Same issue here, it's the same thing with the timer in the clock app. Definitely a bug that has not been addressed. Pretty annoying.
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I knew they were good on your other phones, but maybe the s3 didn't like then. But if they can be used as other times that's not the case. I would really try zedge not sure were it saved then but mine stick just tested it.
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I'd rather not install another app that that I don't really need. Maybe there's a fix to this problem some other way?
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Mooselips said:
I'd rather not install another app that that I don't really need. Maybe there's a fix to this problem some other way?
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I think the point is to test with an app that is known to work - for all we know, it might be a permissions issue with the files you copied, for example. Without direct knowledge of why the problem is happening, testing with a known quantity might help eliminate one set of possibilities and hone in on the problem-causing element.
The app can always be uninstalled, as well.
Another test might be to place your tones on a SD card (if you have one), which should have no access issues for any stock app.
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ooofest said:
I think the point is to test with an app that is known to work - for all we know, it might be a permissions issue with the files you copied, for example. Without direct knowledge of why the problem is happening, testing with a known quantity might help eliminate one set of possibilities and hone in on the problem-causing element.
The app can always be uninstalled, as well.
Another test might be to place your tones on a SD card (if you have one), which should have no access issues for any stock app.
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That's actually my point, test the apps download. Then look at were they are saved and the permissions. Then simply put your files in there with the same permissions.
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kintwofan said:
That's actually my point, test the apps download. Then look at were they are saved and the permissions. Then simply put your files in there with the same permissions.
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Yeah, it does smack of a permissions issue on its face, doesn't it?
Could be a different bug in the app, but maybe the background process is having an access problem so reverts back to the default tone.
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Ok, I'll test them on SD card and report back. However, if I can set the same tone for txt, for example, it doesn't seem to me like a permission issue.
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I just tested and checked permissions (which differ in a manner that shouldn't matter from the ICS notification files, I believe), among other things. I wasn't able to see where I could select a custom ringtone for the new event, though had copied them over to various directories, but did select a custom sound for all calendar events. It defaulted to the standard tone.
Then, I saw this thread that explains the issue and offers a potential workaround/fix:
http://forums.androidcentral.com/sa...ncluded-ringtones-anyone-using-their-own.html
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Ok, I knew it wasn't a permission or a tone issue. It's a glitch with this thing. Very annoying. I guess all we can do is deal with it, huh? Calendar like that is pretty useless. I never hear any reminders. :thumbdown: :banghead:
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I use the On Time notification sound, which has been good for me. I have rather sensitive hearing, admittedly.
The link I offered explained that a paid app in Play can provide different ringtone options, repeating notifications, popups, etc. for the Calendar:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...Zvb2JhcnNvZnQuY2FsZW5kYXJldmVudHJlbWluZGVyIl0
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Yes, yes, I've read that. But couldn't it just work like every other phone (I assume)? Paying for some tiny feature like this, because it's a stupid bug, just doesn't sound very nice.
On second thought, if there's an app that can do that without root permission, shouldn't we be able to accomplish the same without that app?
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Mooselips said:
On second thought, if there's an app that can do that without root permission, shouldn't we be able to accomplish the same without that app?
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Well, this whole thing is making me consider re-rooting my phone, so that I can copy the custom tones to the proper directory, update their permissions to match the other tone files and see if that makes a difference. Maybe the Calendar app is hardcoded to use tones in that subdirectory only, but the selection UI screen is coded differently, allowing any tones to be selected.
I feel that if I select a tone in Notifications or a similar location, the Calendar app goes back to its default of the "On Time" tone, that is a clue to where it might be looking for a tone file when an event goes off. Or not, we'll see.
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Well, sure it will work if you root it. But I still think we can make it work without root, if some app can get it done for unrooted phones.
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I'm guessing that app hooks into calendar events, but that involves writing code.
This works for me:
1. Root your phone. The easiest way I've found is located here.
2. Using Root Explorer (or similar file management app that has been granted SuperUser privileges after rooting) Move or Copy your notification sound file(s) to:
/system/media/audio/notifications/
I changed the permissions to rw-r--r-- for the moved files, but it turns out their default permissions also worked fine.
3. Back in the Calendar app, select your moved/copied notification ringtone from the list.
4. Unroot your phone, if desired.
Doing the above allowed me to use custom tones for the Calendar notifications - I tested with .ogg files, but perhaps .mp3 or others may also work.
(At first, it seemed a side-effect caused loss of system sounds, but it turned out I somehow turned the System sound volume to 0 through some fumble fingering.)
So, no side-effects and I'm back to being stock, unrooted. Whole process took less than 10 minutes with testing.
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[Q] backgrounds in the s note

how can i add backgrounds to the s note? when i go to idea note i can see there are backgrounds but i want to add a background of my own.
In the notebook overview, select menu and import (next to add new note). Import a image file or a PDF with your background and select what type of note you want it to be. At least if you select a image file, the image is background for every page you add in that note.
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going to test this, thank you
thank you, worked great
Note however, that if you manually change the background in the app for the given note you will lose the background image and I'm not quite sure how to insert it again in a existing note.
Edit: I found that in the new SNote version you can add your own image as a background where you change background by just clicking on the symbol in the upper right corner. The previous way was the only way to do it in the previous version as far as I know though, and since you're asking I assume you still have that on your tablet.
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but how can make it one of the permanent backgrounds?
nobody850 said:
but how can make it one of the permanent backgrounds?
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I edited my post above, take a look at it if you haven't already
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i cud not do it, how can i update the s note app? by play or samsung app? cud't find it in any of them.
nobody850 said:
i cud not do it, how can i update the s note app? by play or samsung app? cud't find it in any of them.
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Then you have the precious version, and in that one I don't think there's any way to add a background without adding it as a picture.
You can't update it manually as far as I know, it's just a part of the JellyBean update that you probably soon will get. You can of course search for those kind of updates manually in settings.
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Axel_ said:
you change background by just clicking on the symbol in the upper right corner.
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What does this symbol look like? I can only use the import > select image > select template way on uk 8010 jb 4.1.1
dhd1802 said:
What does this symbol look like? I can only use the import > select image > select template way on uk 8010 jb 4.1.1
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A black rectangle with what I suppose should look like a mountain inside. But it's strange if you have another version since this is a UK 8010 as well.
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Axel_ said:
A black rectangle with what I suppose should look like a mountain inside. But it's strange if you have another version since this is a UK 8010 as well.
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The only icon that looks like that on my snote is the "insert object" one, but that doesnt change the background like you described above... unless I misunderstood what you wrote
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Just looked at your post history and it appears our snote build number is different, even though we are both on JB. Mine is running the official ota from the other week, I guess yours is not?
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The only icon that looks like that on my snote is the "insert object" one, but that doesnt change the background like you described above... unless I misunderstood what you wrote
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Just looked at your post history and it appears our snote build number is different, even though we are both on JB. Mine is running the official ota from the other week, I guess yours is not?
Cheers
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The button doesn't set the background, it's letting you select an image to have as background and of course whether it should be for every page or just the one page you have selected. Mine is opening the gallery or the Dropbox folder, if your doesn't I don't think it's working.
I have the official UK ota from a couple of weeks ago, however I don't think it's necessary the same between regions and especially not if your is 4.1.2 instead of the 4.1.1 I'm running. Other than that, I have no idea why your version aren't the same as mine. But considering how badly mine is working as you might have seen in my previous posts, you have nothing to be envious about
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Axel_ said:
The button doesn't set the background, it's letting you select an image to have as background and of course whether it should be for every page or just the one page you have selected. Mine is opening the gallery or the Dropbox folder, if your doesn't I don't think it's working.
I have the official UK ota from a couple of weeks ago, however I don't think it's necessary the same between regions and especially not if your is 4.1.2 instead of the 4.1.1 I'm running. Other than that, I have no idea why your version aren't the same as mine. But considering how badly mine is working as you might have seen in my previous posts, you have nothing to be envious about
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Found the icon , though its buried in the settings "other settings > change background > gallery (mountain icon)..."
Rechecked my version number, and we do have the same one. I was looking at the wrong snote!!!!! Lol
Other than palm zooming, which is p*ssing me off, so far so good for me....
dhd1802 said:
Found the icon , though its buried in the settings "other settings > change background > gallery (mountain icon)..."
Rechecked my version number, and we do have the same one. I was looking at the wrong snote!!!!! Lol
Other than palm zooming, which is p*ssing me off, so far so good for me....
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Haha, I'm not sure where else to look for such a setting but It's a good thing you found it anyway!
Speaking of which, what is this small SNote file anyway? If that's the actual update that is causing so much troubles and removing it would be a solution, that can't be to hard even if it's requiring rooting the device?
I agree, that's really annoying and basically enough to make it useless for note taking in class where the tempo is fast. But other than that, the problems with the functions for recognizing different things you draw makes it not as out standing as it once were. It's a good thing there's LectureNotes and that the developer is so active to get things working a 100% and improving the application constantly. I can't wait to get the customizable drawing tools!
By the way, I called the samsung support in Sweden once again and the guy I speaked to today was sure that the only way to get the old SNote back was to do a factory reset after which he was very clear that doing any of the things I mentioned like rooting the device etc will destroy any warranty what so ever. But naah, I'll try again tomorrow, maybe even to the service center.
Anyone that has been more successful in their contact with Samsung? (sorry if this is considered OT)
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[APP][FREE + NO ADS][4.0+ FOR SURE] We Have To Go Back, Kate!

3.1 BETA OUT NOW
This is my first app, so lots of *constructive* feedback would be nice.
It's nothing special (I did it on MIT AppInventor like the noob who knows no java that I am)
Ever leave somewhere and forget how to get back?
Problem = Solved.
Simply press the button and it will remember your "Island Location" -- for you Lost fans --which you can name.
The rest is pretty self explanatory.
Screenshots in attachments
CHANGELOG
// What's new in 3.1
-- Added 2 customizeable saved locations
-- Fixed buttons getting cut off
// What's new in 2.1
-- Settings bugs hopefully fixed -- I'm currently testing it
*Changng to Lost background will apply after app is closed and reopened
// What's new in 2.0
-- Settings -- Change the look of the main screen
MORE SETTINGS TO COME -- just a trial run right now
// Planned changes for next version
-- Whatever I can think of. Any suggestions?
P.S. If you want an older version just pm me I'll get it for you
Has anyone used this app? Really looking for some feedback...
I downloaded your app, and you have a good idea and it is functional, although obviously limited in design and some functionality due to the lack of raw java. I also think it would be nice to have some settings of some sort, if it's possible to add those with the program you used to create it
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Androideka5 said:
I downloaded your app, and you have a good idea and it is functional, although obviously limited in design and some functionality due to the lack of raw java. I also think it would be nice to have some settings of some sort, if it's possible to add those with the program you used to create it
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I'm working on adding settings now. I plan to make the background and fonts changeable because I know I can easily do that. If you have any other settings ideas I can give them a shot.
I'm also looking to make the app able to remember multiple locations.
Thanks for the feedback.
Great idea! You should add a list of remembered places so one can chose where to go back to.
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swarlesbarkely said:
I'm working on adding settings now. I plan to make the background and fonts changeable because I know I can easily do that. If you have any other settings ideas I can give them a shot.
I'm also looking to make the app able to remember multiple locations.
Thanks for the feedback.
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Yup no problem, and I'm no developer, so I'll leave the settings up to you. But if you want anymore testing or feedback just PM me and I'll be more than happy to, I've got nothing better to do
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sicHiRsch said:
Great idea! You should add a list of remembered places so one can chose where to go back to.
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That's definitely next on my list
Lost fan? Thought I was the only one out there...
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Did Jeremy Bentham try to get you back to the island?
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Actually I was touched by Jacob... No big deal
Working on adding multiple locations now. Any preference on how that works? Like pick three to save? Remember last three saved?
Does your app do something that using Google Maps w/ starred locations doesn't do?
If I go somewhere and think I might be so unfamiliar with the area that I might not be able to locate my car, I star the location I've parked at then use that when I leave wherever I went to easily find my spot.
It kind of sounds like your app does this too, but as its only feature?
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Does your app do something that using Google Maps w/ starred locations doesn't do?
If I go somewhere and think I might be so unfamiliar with the area that I might not be able to locate my car, I star the location I've parked at then use that when I leave wherever I went to easily find my spot.
It kind of sounds like your app does this too, but as its only feature?
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Probably not. The only difference I imagine is that the app does it just by pushing buttons. It actually uses Google maps for directions. Sorry if that's disappointing for you haha
3.1 is up. This mostly a bump post haha. Would love to get some feedback

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