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Looking for touch screen test app

I rock a Droid Eris (yes I'm pissed that Verizon isn't going to release a Stock Froyo ROM) and before I root it and put Froyo on it JUST to spite Verizon, I want to make absolutely sure the phone is in good working order before I void the warranty.
I think I'm getting phantom screen taps but I'm not sure, so I'm looking for an app that will do the following:
1. Log the number of screen taps in realtime
2. show where on the screen the latest few taps were located on the screen, using colors, crosshairs, ect.
Can anyone recommend such a touch screen test app?

hi, i know this is a pretty old post... but... i was wondering if you were able to find any touch screen test app?
i am also looking for one!
thank you!

iPostNak3d said:
hi, i know this is a pretty old post... but... i was wondering if you were able to find any touch screen test app?
i am also looking for one!
thank you!
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Way to necro a post dude!
Although I did find a good touch screen test for the tablets I sell. I think its called "TouchUtil" or something similar. If you are still interested, I'll go to work and see what its exactly called.

TheGeek007 said:
Can anyone recommend such a touch screen test app?
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iPostNak3d said:
i am also looking for one!
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I like Multitouch Test, it's clean and does exactly what the OP asks

@ TheGeek007 - if you are able to send me the name of the android app, that would be nice. is it for cell? thank you in advance!
@ Call_Me_Blur - thanks! i will check this app out as well!

[Q] question about galaxy GT-5282

I have a new galaxy gt-5282, and there is a feature I want to remove. Whenever I dial a nr., an icon of the normal shape of a lock is shown, and I have to tap it twice so I can talk. Nothing in the call settings is mentioned about this. How can I remove this lock ? like a normal S2,S3 or S4 ?
H hope this is the right place for this thread.

mseif said:
I have a new galaxy gt-5282, and there is a feature I want to remove. Whenever I dial a nr., an icon of the normal shape of a lock is shown, and I have to tap it twice so I can talk. Nothing in the call settings is mentioned about this. How can I remove this lock ? like a normal S2,S3 or S4 ?
H hope this is the right place for this thread.
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Can you show me a screenshot of it?

Sami Kabir said:
Can you show me a screenshot of it?
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Thank you Sami, here it is >

mseif said:
Thank you Sami, here it is >
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I think its because your phone doesn't have a proximity sensor, maybe that's why Samsung added this feature.. because my old Samsung Corby had a similar (but far less annoying) feature like this...
So I don't think Samsung made an "Off" switch for this.. and the only way to remove it might be via framework or SystemUI editing.. look for a custom ROM for your phone with this feature disabled... and I'm sorry for not being able to provide you with the correct solution mate

Sami Kabir said:
I think its because your phone doesn't have a proximity sensor, maybe that's why Samsung added this feature.. because my old Samsung Corby had a similar (but far less annoying) feature like this...
So I don't think Samsung made an "Off" switch for this.. and the only way to remove it might be via framework or SystemUI editing.. look for a custom ROM for your phone with this feature disabled... and I'm sorry for not being able to provide you with the correct solution mate
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Thank you Sami for your efforts. My original phone is S4, I just bought the GT-5282 yesterday, as it has 2 sim cards and I need that in my traveling. I opened it just today.
I have also 4.1.2 on this small phone, but you may be right, I do not see any thing beside the loud speaker at all, so it does not have a proximity sensor, but I do not see how this lock will help in such a case.
Custom ROM may be the solution, but I could not find here, or on Android forums anything about this GT-5282, they are not mentioning it at all.

mseif said:
Thank you Sami for your efforts. My original phone is S4, I just bought the GT-5282 yesterday, as it has 2 sim cards and I need that in my traveling. I opened it just today.
I have also 4.1.2 on this small phone, but you may be right, I do not see any thing beside the loud speaker at all, so it does not have a proximity sensor, but I do not see how this lock will help in such a case.
Custom ROM may be the solution, but I could not find here, or on Android forums anything about this GT-5282, they are not mentioning it at all.
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Yeah, this is the problem with many mid-range or low-range phones.. There aren't many people who use this phone.. and most of them are probably average users and not Android geeks or developers...
Anyways, Proximity sensors are important for a smartphone or any touch-screen phone.. Its important because it detects how close the screen of the phone is to your body. This allows the phone to sense when you have brought the phone up to your ear. At that point, the display turns off in order to save battery. It also stops detecting "touches" to avoid unwanted input, until you take the phone away from your ear... Nowadays most phones have it and since this phone doesn't maybe that's why Samsung added that feature instead..
And yeah, you don't have to type "thank you" to thank me.. just clicking on that "thanks" button is enough

[Q] Best "Smart Stay" app for Nexus 5?

Those of you using a "Smart Stay" app on your Nexus 5, which one are you using. This is the only feature from Galaxy S4 I miss (I kept all the other crap turned off on that phone). I noticed there's a few in the Play Store. What's everyone having the best luck with? I want my screen timeout set at 30 secs, but don't want the screen going off when I've looking at the display. Thanks for any suggestions.
- Jeremy

Wow, nobody is using this feature? Is there another alternative people are using on the N5 to keep the screen on while readings, etc.
Thanks.
- Jeremy

I use Screebl. It's never let me down in several years and on several phones.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keyes.screebl.lite

I use Gravity Screen. The free version is perfect for me, but I got the donate version because it's a great app.

itmustbejj said:
I use Gravity Screen. The free version is perfect for me, but I got the donate version because it's a great app.
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I'm giving Gravity Screen a try. It sounds pretty promising. I'm having some trouble getting it dialed in though. Any tips? What features of it are you using. I've got the "Turn off when laying flat on the table" option working well. I'm having trouble with setting it for the screen to turn off when phone is in pocket. Default angle is set at like 60 degrees I believe. However with the size of the phone, my phone is more vertical in my pocket.
I'm going to continue to try and tweak it, but thought you might be able to make some suggestions since it sounds like you've been using the app for awhile. Thanks.
- Jeremy

butterbeanmash said:
I use Screebl. It's never let me down in several years and on several phones.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keyes.screebl.lite
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Sounds interesting as well. At first glance I like the interface of Gravity Screen better, but I'll give this one a try as well. Thanks for the reply!
-Jeremy

[XPosed Mod] HiGoogle - "Hi Galaxy" phrase opens Google Now instead of S-Voice

[XPosed Mod] HiGoogle - "Hi Galaxy" phrase opens Google Now instead of S-Voice
I present to you: my first ever XPosed Mod HiGoogle!
It's really my first original android app. The first one I didn't follow some sort of tutorial to make anyways. It opens Google Now natively when you say "Hi Galaxy" instead of the crappy S-Voice app. It took me forever to get this done, but in the end I learned a ton about how both Android and XPosed work. :good: So w00t for me, :good: chalk that one up as a personal accomplishment.
Anyways, it still needs S-Voice to run. S-Voice is what controls the always listening feature of the phone. in the future I plan on changing that, and perhaps changing the trigger phrase as well (fingers crossed!) So while we can't get rid of S-Voice yet, this removes the need to use a middle-man app like tasker to open it, which in the end, makes things a hair faster (and $6 cheaper.) I think we can all agree that faster is better.
So while it's not the perfect solution yet, it's a move in the right direction and hopefully more will come of it.
This has only been tested on 2 Notes so far, a T-Mo and a VZW, but it should work on any Samsung with 'Hi Galaxy" always listening support. I'm personally on version 11.2.2.0 of S-Voice but I'm not sure if that matters. Report any issues or and I will try to deal with them as fast as I can.
It's not my fault if you break stuff.
:good: <------ Hit my donate button and buy me a bud if you like it!:good:
Here's the sauce: https://github.com/Bots/HiGoogle
Oh and thanks to user runnirr for helping me

About to try this out!!! ?
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djnoicatse said:
About to try this out!!! ?
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Cool let me know if you have any issues.

Does this close s-voice when it opens, then open voice search?

djdavis said:
Does this close s-voice when it opens, then open voice search?
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No, currently it just opens Google Now over SVoice, as SVoice is what controls the service that listens for commands. I'll look into that though it's a good idea, I may be able to kill the app but leave the service running.

oh so sad so so sad... i thougth you are a magician and managed to change the Voice recognition phrase...The developer Skilllevel for that is like getting knox from 0x1 to 0x0....from what i've heard
There are already apps for your purposes. I use S for Switch Voice
But thank you very much for your developing and sharing. :good:
Instead you maybe could try to get the "OK Google" command working for German and every other language. Because when google fails with recognition you have to grab your phone and tap on the mic button or wait until the screen shuts down. It is only possible when Google now language is english. This is something which really annoyes...
cheers

Samuel Sung said:
oh so sad so so sad... i thougth you are a magician and managed to change the Voice recognition phrase...The developer Skilllevel for that is like getting knox from 0x1 to 0x0....from what i've heard
There are already apps for your purposes. I use S for Switch Voice
But thank you very much for your developing and sharing. :good:
Instead you maybe could try to get the "OK Google" command working for German and every other language. Because when google fails with recognition you have to grab your phone and tap on the mic button or wait until the screen shuts down. It is only possible when Google now language is english. This is something which really annoyes...
cheers
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I plan on working on this in the future. I got a pretty good idea of how that app works after rummaging through it trying to hook a method :good:

BotsOne said:
I plan on working on this in the future. I got a pretty good idea of how that app works after rummaging through it trying to hook a method :good:
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Nice, (or should i say YeeHaw ) this is where my hopes were.
And do you think it is possible to change the wake up command from "Hi Galaxy" to anything we want too? I heard it's nearly impossible...but chainfire isn't the only magician around here...
cheers

Samuel Sung said:
Nice, (or should i say YeeHaw ) this is where my hopes were.
And do you think it is possible to change the wake up command from "Hi Galaxy" to anything we want too? I heard it's nearly impossible...but chainfire isn't the only magician around here...
cheers
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That all depends. I found some type of file that looks like it might be some kind of a raw audio or a wav file possibly. I'm digging deeper into Samsung's code whenever I have time trying to understand what's going on. I'm gonna have to keep studying before I can get to that point, but I think that will be part of the natural progression of the updates to this app. Has Chainfire done any work on this?

BotsOne said:
That all depends. I found some type of file that looks like it might be some kind of a raw audio or a wav file possibly. I'm digging deeper into Samsung's code whenever I have time trying to understand what's going on. I'm gonna have to keep studying before I can get to that point, but I think that will be part of the natural progression of the updates to this app. Has Chainfire done any work on this?
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No not that i've heard of. Today i recognized that the "Google Now launcher" works with "OK Google" in german. So maybe you can find something when making a code comparison to use the OK Google command no matter how your phone and or googles now language is...

How is this any better than one of those apps that does the same thing?

sWuRv said:
How is this any better than one of those apps that does the same thing?
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As of now, overhead.
This mod will rid you of one extra service running on your phone compared to those other apps. If all you want is Google Now instead of S-Voice then this is probably the better solution. If you want a bunch more options, use one of those other apps. I have more plans for the future but I was super excited to release my first contribution to the community :victory:

I think is a great idea. I for one have been using an app called S for Switch Voice that overrides SVoice and launches Google Now. It works great and dont have any problems and doesn't cause much or at the very least battery drain. But im willing to try this.
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Doesn't Work in Note 3 N900t 4.4.2
Doesn't Work in Note 3 N900t 4.4.2 when phone is unlocked. Nothing happens. It launches google now when the screen is off but you have to swipe to unlock to access google now. I disabled it. Good idea but it needs work.

adrianhall06 said:
Doesn't Work in Note 3 N900t 4.4.2 when phone is unlocked. Nothing happens. It launches google now when the screen is off but you have to swipe to unlock to access google now. I disabled it. Good idea but it needs work.
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Same issue with me on a Rogers Note.
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Blue1k said:
Same issue with me on a Rogers Note.
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I'll look into it I used an older method of wakelocking to try to get around that, but I guess it doesn't work for all. What version of android are you running?

Ah I was looking for something like this, but that was before I installed the S5 launcher
Now I get the best of both. This is a good mod for those who want the stock launcher though! Good work.

Well done... keep up the good work.

BotsOne said:
I'll look into it I used an older method of wakelocking to try to get around that, but I guess it doesn't work for all. What version of android are you running?
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I can report the exact same issue on a Sprint Note 3...
KitKat 4.4.2
I can provide any other details you request...

BotsOne said:
I'll look into it I used an older method of wakelocking to try to get around that, but I guess it doesn't work for all. What version of android are you running?
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4.4.2
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How to block a phone

my younger brother wants to get an android phone. i want to make sure he cant use it for bad things (e.g pornogaphy or similar things) is there any app i can use to block certain things from showing, in all apps he might install? or at least a way to have all internet history sent to my computer so i can see whats being done?
would a keylogger be enough?

Kobro said:
my younger brother wants to get an android phone. i want to make sure he cant use it for bad things (e.g pornogaphy or similar things) is there any app i can use to block certain things from showing, in all apps he might install? or at least a way to have all internet history sent to my computer so i can see whats being done?
would a keylogger be enough?
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download all in one toolbox form playstore,and go to plugins, than add app lock, and lock app which you want (e.g. gallery, camera ,players, browser...)

That dosent help once he installs a new web browser
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Kobro said:
That dosent help once he installs a new web browser
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lock playstore

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bluecoat.k9.android
try that browser
My device:
Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (rooted)
Rom:AOSP
Carrier:At&t
Dont forget to thank me if i helped

and use content filtering on google play, just uncheck the things you want it to filter and set a pin.
My device:
Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (rooted)
Rom:AOSP
Carrier:At&t
Dont forget to thank me if i helped

shadowcreeper_1 said:
and use content filtering on google play, just uncheck the things you want it to filter and set a pin.
My device:
Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (rooted)
Rom:AOSP
Carrier:At&t
Dont forget to thank me if i helped
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thanks, ill do that.:good:

Kobro said:
thanks, ill do that.:good:
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If your brother is intelligent..... you can only stop him by not giving your phone to him....No other way. If one door closes another opens

Killwish said:
If your brother is intelligent..... you can only stop him by not giving your phone to him....No other way. If one door closes another opens
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IF hes intelligent. he dosent know the first thing about android. if i give him a phone and say "dont change the settings or the phone will break" he will believe me! thanks for all the help.

Kobro said:
IF hes intelligent. he dosent know the first thing about android. if i give him a phone and say "dont change the settings or the phone will break" he will believe me! thanks for all the help.
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your welcome
My device:
Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (rooted)
Rom:AOSP
Carrier:At&t
Dont forget to thank me if i helped

Kobro said:
IF hes intelligent. he dosent know the first thing about android. if i give him a phone and say "dont change the settings or the phone will break" he will believe me! thanks for all the help.
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When he go to toilet or bathroom.... You can check mobile and find what he's doing with it...... You can use screen recorder.... Or if he is deleting history etc... Then tell him that if he delete the history from browser, Phone may brick... Ok
But in my opinion you should understand this he will learn everything whether someone teach him or not... Its natural process... Hope don't mind.....
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I know you have concerns but there is an awesome method. Its called "trust".
Get him a phone and tell him you're trusting him not to see and check out inappropriate things. (Add a bit of fibs here, like... If you do this, your phone can break. Its a virus and what not).
Also I think this is normal, its normal for a boy to girl to see this kind of things. Whether they're young or old, it'll happen and you can't stop it. You can slow it. But I wouldn't go there. People grow and they mature, and I'm sure he's not uneducated about electronics. You'll learn easily.
And hey, the internet is there, he can look for answers. Well anyways, a best of luck.