Note Edge Few Questions - Note Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Few Questions Please anyone knows
1) If we make New Drop Bx Ac we get 50gb so after 2yrs what does it come down to ??
when the Free period is Over
2) When we 1st log in G mail it ask to restore backed up Apps etc
& it Auto Downloads Apps from before phone
How do i sync my New Apps on Phone ?
So next time My Old Updated Apps are Downloaded when i log in new
3) How to scroll Express Me pic on Edge panel screen ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QsivRobWgE
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Thanks

ilordvader said:
Few Questions Please anyone knows
1) If we make New Drop Bx Ac we get 50gb so after 2yrs what does it come down to ??
when the Free period is Over
2) When we 1st log in G mail it ask to restore backed up Apps etc
& it Auto Downloads Apps from before phone
How do i sync my New Apps on Phone ?
So next time My Old Updated Apps are Downloaded when i log in new
3) How to scroll Express Me pic on Edge panel screen ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QsivRobWgE
At Time 2:02
Thanks
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1. would like to know too
2. your new apps should appear on your "my apps" list on play store
3. when you open lock screen, just tilt your edge.

acho said:
1. would like to know too
2. your new apps should appear on your "my apps" list on play store
3. when you open lock screen, just tilt your edge.
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2nd Q
Let me try to Explain -
When we 1st log in G mail on New Phone
it ask to restore backed up Apps etc
If I Agree & cick Next...
it Auto Downloads Apps from before phone like all from since last 2yrs
BUT i want it to Only Restore the apps I have used on my last Phone
Cos i upgrade to new Phone every 6months
How do i sync my New Apps on Phone ?
Only the ones I have now on phone in my PlayStore.
Old apps appear in the Google PlayStore when i log in on PC
or on Phone when i go to My Apps
On Phone -
When i go to PlayStore/ My Apps - I see 2 Tabs 1) INSTALLED 2) ALL
in ALL it shows Lots of Old Apps
Do i need to individually remove Apps
for it to just show the recent Apps I have on My Phone
or how to Sync Only the Apps I have on my Phone ?
Please Help

ilordvader said:
2nd Q
Let me try to Explain -
When we 1st log in G mail on New Phone
it ask to restore backed up Apps etc
If I Agree & cick Next...
it Auto Downloads Apps from before phone like all from since last 2yrs
BUT i want it to Only Restore the apps I have used on my last Phone
Cos i upgrade to new Phone every 6months
How do i sync my New Apps on Phone ?
Only the ones I have now on phone in my PlayStore.
Old apps appear in the Google PlayStore when i log in on PC
or on Phone when i go to My Apps
On Phone -
When i go to PlayStore/ My Apps - I see 2 Tabs 1) INSTALLED 2) ALL
in ALL it shows Lots of Old Apps
Do i need to individually remove Apps
for it to just show the recent Apps I have on My Phone
or how to Sync Only the Apps I have on my Phone ?
Please Help
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If you want to only restore certain new apps, deleting old apps in your app list is one way, another is you manual stop google auto restore after you click i agree and next (via play store, my apps, stop) then in the "ALL" tab, you can touch hold and make selection of which app you want to restore then click install (like how you select multiple photos in gallery). hope that helps

I'll answer the 1st question:
After the 2yr 50gb Dropbox promo, your account goes back to the size it was before the promo.
For ie, I had 10gb before the promo, it went back down to 10GB after the promo expired.
If the Dropbox account was new before the promo, I believe new accounts start out with 5GB.
2nd Question:
When you first login to your GMail account on your new Android phone, Google play will auto update all your apps.
Just click "Stop all" and manually install the apps you need.
To stop apps to auto update itself, go to Google play settings and disable "Auto-update" but enable "Notifications about update to apps or games that I downloaded" so that you have the choice of updating your apps or not.

jtambis6 said:
I'll answer the 1st question:
After the 2yr 50gb Dropbox promo, your account goes back to the size it was before the promo.
For ie, I had 10gb before the promo, it went back down to 10GB after the promo expired.
If the Dropbox account was new before the promo, I believe new accounts start out with 5GB.
2nd Question:
When you first login to your GMail account on your new Android phone, Google play will auto update all your apps.
Just click "Stop all" and manually install the apps you need.
To stop apps to auto update itself, go to Google play settings and disable "Auto-update" but enable "Notifications about update to apps or games that I downloaded" so that you have the choice of updating your apps or not.
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if you used up say 40gb during the promo, in your case, what happens to the excessive 30GB files after the promo?

acho said:
if you used up say 40gb during the promo, in your case, what happens to the excessive 30GB files after the promo?
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I never went beyond my original 10GB limit, and so I don't know what happens to the extra data after the promo ends.
But I did get a fair enough amount of reminders from Dropbox that my 50GB promo was ending soon. Dropbox even gave me special discounted prices for their upgraded accounts

ilordvader said:
3) How to scroll Express Me pic on Edge panel screen ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QsivRobWgE
At Time 2:02
Thanks
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You have to turn on one of the animations (like diamond effect) when you choose an express me panel, then you see it when you tilt.

jtambis6 said:
I never went beyond my original 10GB limit, and so I don't know what happens to the extra data after the promo ends.
But I did get a fair enough amount of reminders from Dropbox that my 50GB promo was ending soon. Dropbox even gave me special discounted prices for their upgraded accounts
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acho said:
if you used up say 40gb during the promo, in your case, what happens to the excessive 30GB files after the promo?
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yosteve said:
You have to turn on one of the animations (like diamond effect) when you choose an express me panel, then you see it when you tilt.
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Sorry did not get it
How to turn on animation ?
After i choose the Pic of my Choice then . . . . .hot to turn on the Animation
Please
And a BIG THANK YOU for ALL
for your reply it was ver Helpful :good:

ilordvader said:
Sorry did not get it
How to turn on animation ?
After i choose the Pic of my Choice then . . . . .hot to turn on the Animation
Please
And a BIG THANK YOU for ALL
for your reply it was ver Helpful :good:
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Go to the edge panel settings.
Choose Express Me.
There are a few default panels such as the diamond animation or the "My Galaxy Note Edge" panel.
Or, you can even customize your own.
The animation only works during the lockscreen

jtambis6 said:
I never went beyond my original 10GB limit, and so I don't know what happens to the extra data after the promo ends.
But I did get a fair enough amount of reminders from Dropbox that my 50GB promo was ending soon. Dropbox even gave me special discounted prices for their upgraded accounts
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They stay and you have access to them but you do not have the ability to add any more without buying more space.
Galaxy Edge!

yosteve said:
You have to turn on one of the animations (like diamond effect) when you choose an express me panel, then you see it when you tilt.
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jtambis6 said:
Go to the edge panel settings.
Choose Express Me.
There are a few default panels such as the diamond animation or the "My Galaxy Note Edge" panel.
Or, you can even customize your own.
The animation only works during the lockscreen
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Did you see the Video ?
there he chooses a Pic & that pic is able to scroll
that is what I am looking for
or am I missing something ?

Easy
- On the bottom of the edge panel slide up to reveal the settings option which you want to select.
- Now select the Express me option and once there just select the edit button on the bottom of the current panel in use.
- From here just change the image to what you want.
- NOW to get the scroll feature select the effect option the select glass.
If you're looking for some nice images i definitely suggest downloading EVERYTHING EDGE from the Galaxy app store.

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How to delete "My Apps" from Android Market?

Ok, so since I change roms occasionally it is a pain to have my apps try and restore themselves everytime I start a new ROM. I'd be ok if it were just 50 or so apps, but it tries to install every app I have ever downloaded and that is a TON!
I know I can skip the sign in process and turn off "automatic restore" but is there a way to just delete the cache of apps that the Market thinks I want? That way I can allow the auto restore without having it force close my phone because its overloaded.
+1
anyone??????????
there are no body for this...
The only way i can think of is uninstalled each app via the market once it's installed. That will remove it from your account
Has anyone ever figured this out? I have tried uninstalling from "Manage applications" in settings. I have tried uninstalling from the marketplace app. I have went onto the website but there is NOTHING that you can do with the apps in your "My Apps" list.
I flash my phone a few times a month and I think it is nice that it will reinstall all your market apps but there are a LOT that I just install to try and then want them GONE forever. Has anyone ever figured this out?
Thanks,
supersobbie
There is no way to do it from what I can tell. It drives me nuts. I wish Google would fix this.
There is a toggle for it in privacy settings and if using a new gb release you get that option in the setup wizard too
Thanks, but I do not think that is exactly what I am looking for.
I use CM7 nightlies but a few times a month I like to clean house and reinstall. Yes I do get the option to either sync or not sync.... but both ways suck right now. If I sync then I have to go back and remove all the CRAP that is sitting out there... If I dont sync I have to go back and install all the Apps that I actually want from there....
Both way suck. What I want is to be able to remove the items in the list for restore. That is the part that Google needs to fix. It is just annoying as heck.
Thanks,
supersobbie
Edit the "market_assets.db" file perhaps?
AlexNC75 said:
There is no way to do it from what I can tell. It drives me nuts. I wish Google would fix this.
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I believe that Google has said that if you uninstall an app that you did NOT purchase then it will be removed from your "My Apps" section within a week or so? Has anyone seen this?
As far as removing individual apps, perhaps the /data/data/com.android.vending/databases/market_assets.db file can be edited? I have found that deletion of this file, a reboot, then opening the android market; solves the "Missing My Apps" section on the market. I JUST did this solution, so I am not sure if this is a long term fix or not.
This issue in particular may be related to Titanium Backup Pro? Unsure, but I am a user if Titanium Backup
My point is, this database file has our market link data. Claerly when the data is broke the "My Apps" section is missing, yet perhaps there is a way to edit this file to hide a few apps from the "My Apps" section?
I can't post up links yet as I am still a new member, but if someone wants to view the .db files there is an application called "SQLite Database Browser" available on PortableApps dot com. This browser does not appear to show the actual data, only the tables and extents, yet this is at least a start... I believe there are linux database viewers that will actually show the data if desired
--Edit--
I found the Google link about removing downloaded apps. They simply say you can uninstall, and that there is no way to remove the apps from "My Apps" section on com.android.com
Source: ht tp: //s upp ort.goo gle.co m/andro idmarket/bin/ans wer.py?hl=en&an swer=11 3409
I am not sure if it is relevant but there is an option in Titanium Backup relating application's market link or something. May it be useful?
Pondera said:
I am not sure if it is relevant but there is an option in Titanium Backup relating application's market link or something. May it be useful?
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+1 on titanium backup... it has the option to unlink apps from market....
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Riro Zizo said:
+1 on titanium backup... it has the option to unlink apps from market....
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Tell us more. Does this finally solve the problem of removing old paid apps from our accounts?
Riro Zizo said:
+1 on titanium backup... it has the option to unlink apps from market....
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Glad if it helps. I wasn't sure because i never used that.
I know its a somewhat old thread but I myself would like to delete the "my apps" from play store... does anyone know if its possible?
Didn't find it in TB... but the way, doesn't it unlink only apps that you have installed?
Im looking for this feature also...Remove link from market...i don't have these apps installed anymore...
remove apps from my apps
Go to Google Play
Press the downloaded symbol (line with arrow above it) in the top left corner.
Slide over to "All"
To select, hold finger on an app.
Now you can just tap an app to add it to the list.
Repeat for all apps you want to remove.
Press remove in top left.
Done.
This is the fastest wayI have found but really it needs a webpage or something to quickly select from the THOUSANDS of apps cluttering the place.
dorbot said:
Go to Google Play
Press the downloaded symbol (line with arrow above it) in the top left corner.
Slide over to "All"
To select, hold finger on an app.
Now you can just tap an app to add it to the list.
Repeat for all apps you want to remove.
Press remove in top left.
Done.
This is the fastest wayI have found but really it needs a webpage or something to quickly select from the THOUSANDS of apps cluttering the place.
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That is not the true ....
( sorry for bad english, i am french and very angry )
I discovered today that Google lied a lot about removing unused app from his list ...
The app are just hidden for us, Google keep all in his database
i am so angry
i searched a way for blocking market to update itself automaticely, and i found here on this forum the way ( with chattr +i )
And go back to market 3.1.3
And i had big surprise when i saw all the app i had "removed" from list are still here ....

[Q] Purchased apps question

Total n00b Q here, but I had a WP7 in the past, bought a few apps. Switch to android, but am going back to WP7.
Q: Can I reinstall apps I paid for (Angry Birds, Navigation US+CAN, etc) on my new phone.
Account will be the same account as used with 1st phone.
Thanks!
FWIW, old device was a Quantum and new is a Focus.
barryweston said:
Total n00b Q here, but I had a WP7 in the past, bought a few apps. Switch to android, but am going back to WP7.
Q: Can I reinstall apps I paid for (Angry Birds, Navigation US+CAN, etc) on my new phone.
Account will be the same account as used with 1st phone.
Thanks!
FWIW, old device was a Quantum and new is a Focus.
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Seems I may have found my own answer:
see link:
http://pauliom.com/2011/11/26/how-to-transfer-apps-with-windows-phone-7-wp7/
" if you attempt to buy an app that you have previously purchased/installed then the marketplace will realise this and ask you if you just wish to reinstall it again. It’s a bit off putting to have to press ‘buy’ but it seems to install without incurring a payment."
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...ne-phone/c013094c-7028-4264-aed3-d0bf588ec96c
Guess we will find out if this is true!
Any input or advice is still welcomed!
Yes. Goto https://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/account, login with your LiveID and you'll see app purchase history with ability to automatically reinstall.
Tip from MS: To have apps or games you buy in the web Marketplace automatically installed on your phone, on Start, flick to the App list, tap Settings, tap Find My Phone, and select Connect to these features faster (may use more battery).
You can also login with the original user account on the Web Marketplace and it will show you ever app you have bought or download and even gives you the option to reinstall the app to X phone that you have registered to the account.
You an also install and app called Reinstaller. It will query your Windows Live account and give you your purhcase/download history. You can select items from the list and reinstall. Much faster than going to the website one at a time.
anseio said:
You an also install and app called Reinstaller. It will query your Windows Live account and give you your purhcase/download history. You can select items from the list and reinstall. Much faster than going to the website one at a time.
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Thanks! I found that app as well.

prevent Google play services and Google maps from running in background

I know all the good stuff Android says about auto killing memory threads when there is a need BUT I am a micromanager for my Android . I JUST DONT WANT Google Play Services and Google Maps service to run in background as if they own the OS (sounds like Google like to keep google running after all ) .
Is there ANY way e.g....
-- Command via terminal
-- Any APP out there
-- a file change
that will prevent these suckers from running in the background. Google claims that these are innocent little puppies -just sit in the memory and dont consume CPU . Really ? NOT SO ..
-- They consume SLOW NETWORK bandwidth and cpu ( Keep a port checking s/w and see the android's IP doing some mischief through random ports, EVEN when its not in use )
-- Suck the battery
-- I JUST DON'T like carrying a lot of unnecessary stuff in the trunk of my car ..Ok?
I know there were some apps that would MODIFY default permissions on each app. Could they help . Could someone run me a few names
I feel the same way. I want to keep Google Play from looking for updates in the background. Glad to know I'm not the only one!
I'm not exactly sure of the end result. But maybe you could use a titanium backup widget to freeze/unfreeze Google play services. I did it to g maps and the toggle widget works perfect I just haven't tried play services because not sure if it will break something lol.
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djwuh said:
I'm not exactly sure of the end result. But maybe you could use a titanium backup widget to freeze/unfreeze Google play services. I did it to g maps and the toggle widget works perfect I just haven't tried play services because not sure if it will break something lol.
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I am already using Link2SD ( BTW I met some other serious issues with it - no one here in XDA has bothered to reply to me ) and I froze the following apps that run in the background without asking me
-- google services framework
-- google play
-- airdroid
- some other google service ( not sure of name )
i will unfreeze only when I need to , rest times I am good. Miss out updates - but who cares - I dont - actualyl updates are a pain in b**t when they keep happening every other day
I wondered if there is some s/w out there that will change the ACL's of these files so that they cannot exe, automatically.
sieger007 said:
I am already using Link2SD ( BTW I met some other serious issues with it - no one here in XDA has bothered to reply to me ) and I froze the following apps that run in the background without asking me
-- google services framework
-- google play
-- airdroid
- some other google service ( not sure of name )
i will unfreeze only when I need to , rest times I am good. Miss out updates - but who cares - I dont - actualyl updates are a pain in b**t when they keep happening every other day
I wondered if there is some s/w out there that will change the ACL's of these files so that they cannot exe, automatically.
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You froze Google Services Framework and your phone still worked???
I'd like to see a full list of what you froze.
EEngineer said:
You froze Google Services Framework and your phone still worked???
I'd like to see a full list of what you froze.
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some google service - I will double check the name. Try it . How cares - unfreeze if it does not work . I froze the sim#2 service also because i dont use it Think Linux - what do you need to run it
I just tried something different, I used DroidWall to block network access to the following services:
Google Play Services
Google Services Framework
Google Account Manager
Network Location
Google Bookmarks Sync
Google Contacts Sync
They were all listed as one item so they had to be blocked all at the same time. I will report what happens.
It's possible, annoying part is having to defrost services to install/update an app. Once in hibernation with the correct apk you'll be fine with no orange bars.
Make sure to delete all /data/data gsf stuff
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EEngineer said:
I just tried something different, I used DroidWall to block network access to the following services:
Google Play Services
Google Services Framework
Google Account Manager
Network Location
Google Bookmarks Sync
Google Contacts Sync
They were all listed as one item so they had to be blocked all at the same time. I will report what happens.
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Any updates on if this helped or not? Did it cause any negative effects?
No negative effects, and tablet is FASTER! Only thing is I have to unblock Google Play Service to check for app updates, but I only do that twice a month anyway.
EEngineer said:
No negative effects, and tablet is FASTER! Only thing is I have to unblock Google Play Service to check for app updates, but I only do that twice a month anyway.
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Is there not a way to disable them all apart from G Play Service?
oscarandjo said:
Is there not a way to disable them all apart from G Play Service?
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Not sure I understand your question. I've discovered it's safe to block network access to them all.
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if you block Google Play services and account manager your Gmail App will not work unless you are accessing Gmail through some other third party imapclient can someone confirm if Gmail App will work when these guys are blocked

Vivo Nex third party launchers central topic

There seems to be a lot of misunderstanding lately about the Vivo Nex and the possibility to use a third party launcher on this phone.
Currently it's not possible, except when you have a Chinese phone number to create an Vivo account.
I'm just wondering for myself (interested in buying it) how can we users still unlock this phone. Maybe a central topic with tips would be a good idea for this community.
Got mine this afternoon,spent very little time w/it,just enough to get Google installed:
You can use Nova,but,you can't make it the default launcher,I tried in the settings,it will not allow for the stock launcher to be replaced,relegated to non-default status,w/o logging in to a Vivo account.
Until that is bypassed,or,you create a Vivo account,it's easy enough to place a shortcut to Nova wherever you want on the Vivo desktop & it'll take you to Nova desktop.
It's one extra step/tap vs a normal default launcher selection,but,not as big a deal as it's being made out to be..................
EDIT:
@Achillias
I was able to get another launcher to stick as the default,using a "Public" VIVO Account,provided by VIVO Support:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76958313&postcount=42
Just a heads-up, I bought my Nex in Shenzhen a few days back. Didn't fiddle around with it much yet either but what I do know now is that having a Vivo account (used a friend's Chinese cellphone number) does not let you fully use 3rd party launchers.
Downloaded Nova from Google Play Store, ADW from VIVO's own App Store and BB Launcher just to experiment. As soon as you set another launcher as default in settings menu (Settings - More Settings - Apps - Default App Settings) it will warn you it may destabilize your phone to switch launcher. You can however still confirm.
Press the navigation bar Home soft key however, and you're back in VIVO's own FuntouchOS launcher and in default settings menu reset it to FuntouchOS aswell.
To me placing a link on the home screen to another launcher is not a solution or suitable workaround. I simply press 'home' too often.
So unless there is some other Vivo account I haven't figured out yet given all the lack of possibility to change from Chinese to anything else in the Vivo app store, this is not the solution.
Love to hear anyone's thoughts and ideas on the matter!
One other thing regarding 3rd party apps, App stores:
I was able to side-load Amazon app store, but, couldn't install any apps from it, getting the same roadblock (need a VIVO account).
EDIT:
@monoke @ibreukers
The Amazon App Store works as usual,once you get a VIVO account set-up:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76958313&postcount=42
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Had a feeling this Vivo account nonsense would be restrictive for certain apps as well besides launchers. What other side loaded apks from the Web has anybody tried? Any issues with those?
This is pretty much an oversized Chinese iphone if they restrict those too.
monoke said:
Had a feeling this Vivo account nonsense would be restrictive for certain apps as well besides launchers. What other side loaded apks from the Web has anybody tried? Any issues with those?
This is pretty much an oversized Chinese iphone if they restrict those too.
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Yeah, I try out a lot of phones & this is my 2nd consecutive one w/o Google natively installed, the other being the Xiaomi Black Shark.
However, I had no issues installing apps from any source with that one.
This will be the last such phone for a while, I've had my fill with the nonsense already.
Great hardware,BUT the software & U/I is atrocious, reminiscent of COLOR O/S from back in the OPPO FIND 7 days.....
Perhaps things will be better once I get a Chinese SIM & unlock some of these permissions, but, until then, I recommend anyone considering this phone to hang on to your money until more is known in regards to working around the 3rd party app restrictions.
EDIT:
Getting a VIVO Account set up w/a Chinese phone number,or,a public Vivo Account (contact VIVO Support) will allow for default launcher to be changed & more ease of apps to be installed outside of the Vivo store:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76958313&postcount=42
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Jesus what a mess
My mistake!! I wasn't paying enough attention obviously and I succeeded in installing a 3rd party launcher (Nova)!
So here's the order of things that in the end worked for me:
1. Set up Vivo account (no way around that I'm afraid)
2. Settings - More Settings - Applications - Set default apps - Home Screen and then set the launcher of choice and confirm
Then the settings I failed to locate before
3. Go back to Settings - More Settings and select Security and under menu item Device Management select in both 'Device manager' aswell as 'Replace the System Launcher' the launcher of your choice and confirm.
4. Once that is set and confirmed you are back in the Settings - More Settings menu and from there on out I longpressed the On-Off button and rebooted.
Voilà ! All good to go and ready to make full use of this awesome phone!
ibreukers said:
My mistake!! I wasn't paying enough attention obviously and I succeeded in installing a 3rd party launcher (Nova)!
So here's the order of things that in the end worked for me:
1. Set up Vivo account (no way around that I'm afraid)
2. Settings - More Settings - Applications - Set default apps - Home Screen and then set the launcher of choice and confirm
Then the settings I failed to locate before
3. Go back to Settings - More Settings and select Security and under menu item Device Management select in both 'Device manager' aswell as 'Replace the System Launcher' the launcher of your choice and confirm.
4. Once that is set and confirmed you are back in the Settings - More Settings menu and from there on out I longpressed the On-Off button and rebooted.
Voilà ! All good to go and ready to make full use of this awesome phone!
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Your name suggests that you are Dutch by any chance?
Achillias said:
Your name suggests that you are Dutch by any chance?
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Yes that's correct ?
Found a work-around to get apps from the Amazon App Store to install:
1) Download the Amazon App Store App with Chrome.
2) Set up/sign in to the Amazon App Store.
3) From another device, also log in to the Amazon App Store, download the apps you want to use on the NEX.
4) On the 2nd device, use an APK Extractor app & upload to Google Drive, then, open the Google Drive app on the NEX, d/l from Google Drive
PROFIT!
EDIT:
Side-loading Google Dialer crashes the Funtouch O/S Launcher,stuck on the lockscreen,until you swipe-up to access settings & uninstall Google Dialer.
EDIT #2 :
@paatha13 @ibreukers
Once you are able to change the default launcher to anything but the stock FunTouch Launcher,the (system) launcher crashing is moot,3rd party launchers are unaffected by installing the Google Dialer.
However,there is no setting (AFAICT) to change the default dialer app,so,at least for now,incoming calls will go to the stock dialer,but,outgoing calls,the Google Dialer works just fine.
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ibreukers said:
My mistake!! I wasn't paying enough attention obviously and I succeeded in installing a 3rd party launcher (Nova)!
So here's the order of things that in the end worked for me:
1. Set up Vivo account (no way around that I'm afraid)
2. Settings - More Settings - Applications - Set default apps - Home Screen and then set the launcher of choice and confirm
Then the settings I failed to locate before
3. Go back to Settings - More Settings and select Security and under menu item Device Management select in both 'Device manager' aswell as 'Replace the System Launcher' the launcher of your choice and confirm.
4. Once that is set and confirmed you are back in the Settings - More Settings menu and from there on out I longpressed the On-Off button and rebooted.
Voilà ! All good to go and ready to make full use of this awesome phone!
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THIS!! :good:
I managed to do the same in mine and it works. When in step 3. "replace the system launcher", after login in into VIVO account uncheck "tap the home button to lock the system home screen" and it's good to go! Thanks man
I just contacted Vivo on Facebook and they gave me a account,it took a few tries but it worked and I'm using Nova and it's fantastic
MixEvo said:
I just contacted Vivo on Facebook and they gave me a account,it took a few tries but it worked and I'm using Nova and it's fantastic
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Wtf? How have you done it.
MixEvo said:
I just contacted Vivo on Facebook and they gave me a account,it took a few tries but it worked and I'm using Nova and it's fantastic
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Can you please be more specific ?
What exactry did you ask for ?
Something like this
"hey i've recently purchaced a Vivo Nex S phone can you provide me an account to activate so replace stock launcher with third one"
And how exactly activate the Vivo account?
Did you provide them your full name,address and telephone number.
Since activating requires chinece number how did you do the activation.
Give same details to clarify the situasion.
Edit: Just ask them too and i'm waiting their response.
KOLIOSIS said:
Found a work-around to get apps from the Amazon App Store to install:
1) Download the Amazon App Store App with Chrome.
2) Set up/sign in to the Amazon App Store.
3) From another device, also log in to the Amazon App Store, download the apps you want to use on the NEX.
4) On the 2nd device, use an APK Extractor app & upload to Google Drive, then, open the Google Drive app on the NEX, d/l from Google Drive
PROFIT!
EDIT:
Side-loading Google Dialer crashes the Funtouch O/S Launcher,stuck on the lockscreen,until you swipe-up to access settings & uninstall Google Dialer.
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Welcome to FunTouch OS.
Well as i understand it's even more complicated and worst user experience than my familiar MIUI that also had many glitches but always found some kind of workaround to resolve many issue but Vivo own skin seems worst.
paatha13 said:
Can you please be more specific ?
What exactry did you ask for ?
Something like this
"hey i've recently purchaced a Vivo Nex S phone can you provide me an account to activate so replace stock launcher with third one"
And how exactly activate the Vivo account?
Did you provide them your full name,address and telephone number.
Since activating requires chinece number how did you do the activation.
Give same details to clarify the situasion.
Edit: Just ask them too and i'm waiting their response.
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Sent a request to both vivo.com/en & vivo.com.cn via messenger and posted on vivo.com.cn page. Will report results if I get a response...
If anyone else is successful, please outline for everyone the step by step procedure you did, who you contacted or emailed, etc. - this might be the solution we all need!! :highfive:
mahst68 said:
Sent a request to both vivo.com/en & vivo.com.cn via messenger and posted on vivo.com.cn page. Will report results if I get a response...
If anyone else is successful, please outline for everyone the step by step procedure you did, who you contacted or emailed, etc. - this might be the solution we all need!! :highfive:
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Well who would imagine we would get to the point of contacting OEM manufacture to simple asking their permision to raplace stock launcher with third one:laugh::laugh:
Well done Vivo you really know how surprising people all around the world:cyclops:
I just asked them if I could create a account through them since I'm in the US and don't have a CN #,and they gave me a "public" account to log in to they mainly just said don't save anything to the vivo cloud,or change anything. Which I thought was cool of them
ibreukers said:
My mistake!! I wasn't paying enough attention obviously and I succeeded in installing a 3rd party launcher (Nova)!
So here's the order of things that in the end worked for me:
1. Set up Vivo account (no way around that I'm afraid)
2. Settings - More Settings - Applications - Set default apps - Home Screen and then set the launcher of choice and confirm
Then the settings I failed to locate before
3. Go back to Settings - More Settings and select Security and under menu item Device Management select in both 'Device manager' aswell as 'Replace the System Launcher' the launcher of your choice and confirm.
4. Once that is set and confirmed you are back in the Settings - More Settings menu and from there on out I longpressed the On-Off button and rebooted.
Voilà ! All good to go and ready to make full use of this awesome phone!
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Regarding setting up a VIVO Account,did you use a pre-paid SIM & if so,was it voice & data/voice only/data only?
If you did use a pre-paid SIM,could you list which one you bought & where you purchased it from?
I don't mind too much having to take this step & getting a SIM/China phone number,odd as it may be,the price of admission venturing into uncharted waters,I suppose.............
One other thing I'm curious about (just thinking out loud):
I wonder if this registering a VIVO account sticks after a factory reset/bootloader unlock,akin to a SIM Unlock?
Guys it's true Vivo do help you with a public account! I just got one. So it seems that if you contact them and don't screw it up by changing the password you will be able to use this phone at it's full potential.
So the issue actually got fixed by it's self.

System Cleaners - NO

I've tried nearly all the paid android system cleaners and the devs are ripping you off. Let's take CCleaner as an example, it runs through the cookies, cache, storage etc and tells you that over 300mb has been deleted, (LIE). You go into device care and storage, might say 700mb to erase. So please stay well away from all these apps because the devs are just having a laugh, just use the stock system care.
galaxy2019 said:
I've tried nearly all the paid android system cleaners and the devs are ripping you off. Let's take CCleaner as an example, it runs through the cookies, cache, storage etc and tells you that over 300mb has been deleted, (LIE). You go into device care and storage, might say 700mb to erase. So please stay well away from all these apps because the devs are just having a laugh, just use the stock system care.
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100% percent true, the same goes for antivirus, system and weather apps. They all also need to know too much of your info and usage/data and privacy.
I not i agree with you i use SD Maid app from first day when i found it and i use it long time ago on my Galaxy S1, Note 3 and Note 8 and now on my S10+ and its best app cleaner and optimizer...But you need PRO version
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galaxy2019 said:
I've tried nearly all the paid android system cleaners and the devs are ripping you off. Let's take CCleaner as an example, it runs through the cookies, cache, storage etc and tells you that over 300mb has been deleted, (LIE). You go into device care and storage, might say 700mb to erase. So please stay well away from all these apps because the devs are just having a laugh, just use the stock system care.
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SD Maid is the only decent one
Samsungs own device maintence keep or disable?
PapaD1978 said:
Samsungs own device maintence keep or disable?
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I'm not really sure how accurate this app is, because according to the optimization process it's cleaned up 22GB in 5 weeks. I don't believe that one bit, I've not really added or removed many apps, files etc. So what is it cleaning?
Same here, it says that it cleans alot, but what does it clean... I have no idea.
Same thing when you put apps asleep, is it something you really need?
Im confused about this one, but have not disabled it yet.
I think to get the best answer, is to tey it out with and without. Maybe someone already done it?
Why would you disable it Papa, it's free and it's the only one that works and regarding the anti-virus (gee2012), who's ever heard of anyone getting a virus on any Samsung phone or any smart phone. I've had every Galaxy phone/tab since the S2 and without using an AV and I've never had a virus. Yet another lie by our lovely Developers.
I like the fact that the samsung one can automatically optimize once per 24 hours (I set it to be done at 5am as I am always sleeping then, even in weekends) but on my S7 edge I used SD maid which I like as well, or at least it gives you the feeling it works/cleans something but it can be a placebo effect. But by every know phone I try to install as less apps as possible and it will build up while you use it longer and longer of course.
I just asked because I was wondering if it was more or less on the battery, using it or disabling it.
Agree that I've never had any problems with the program, but someone might have got better battery life without it or the like.
I will keep it if no one can prove the opposite. Only me who is curious about someone already tested
Yeah Papa, maybe try disabling it with Package Disabler and let us know how it goes, doubt that would be eating the battery. My battery has been running great over the last 3 months since I got PD, I'll post you a list of my disabled apps if you'd like, let us know.
galaxy2019 said:
Yeah Papa, maybe try disabling it with Package Disabler and let us know how it goes, doubt that would be eating the battery. My battery has been running great over the last 3 months since I got PD, I'll post you a list of my disabled apps if you'd like, let us know.
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Yes please
Yes do so please. I have disabled alot of apps through PD, and uninstalled through ADB
I'll test it in the weekend
Package Disabler System Apps List
Package Disabler.
MOD = bloatware disabled and now using a mod. PM me for details.
System apps disabled are my choice and apps I don’t/never use and maybe not be yours but my phone is 100% working. A lot of these apps you will use daily but I don't and my battery is loving it.
“bixby” voice wake-up
360 photo editor
Android setup
Apps Edge
AR Emoji
Automation Test
Badge Provider
Basic Daydreams
BBCAgent
Bixby Home
Bixby Routines
Bixby Service
Bixby Vision
Bixby Voice
Bixby Voice Stub
Bixby Framework
Blocked Numbers Storage
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Midi Service
Bluetooth Test
Bookmark Provider
Com.android.backupconfirm
Com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
Com.android.sharedstoragebackup
Com.android.wallpaperbackup
Com.android.wallpapercropper
Com.samsung.android.smartwitchassistant
Com.samsung.faceservice
Com.sec.android.app.chromecustomizations
Call.log.backup/restore
Carmodestub
Chrome
Clipboard edge
Clipboardsaveservice
clipboardUIService
Clock
Configuration message
Configuration update
Contacts
Dark Theme
Digital wellbeing
Dual message
Emojiupdater
Easyonehand
Edge screen
EpdgTestApp
Error
External Storage
Face
Face decorations
Facebook
Facebook App Manager
Facebook Services
Favourite Contacts
Finder
Galaxy Essentials Widget
Game Launcher
Game Optimizing Service
Game Tools
Gear VR Service
Google
GOS Legacy
Keyguard Wallpaper UpdatorKids Home Installer
Kids Home Characters
Kids Home Installer
Link Sharing
Linkedin
Live Focus/Focus Picture/Message/Wallpaper Picker
Magnifier
Market Feedback Agent
Messages - MOD
My emoji stickers
Office Mobile
OK Google enrolment
OneDrive
People Edge
Photo editor
Photo Screensaver
Ringtonebackup
Samsung cloud
Samsung DEX Home/Panel
Samsung Internet panel
Samsung Keyboard - MOD
Samsung Push Service
Samsung Setup Wizard
Samsung text-to-speech engine
Select background music
Settingsbixby
Smart Switch Agent
Smart View
Smart FaceServices
SmartThings – both
Sound picker
Story Video Editor
Tasks Edge
Upday
User dictionary
User manual
Video editor/player/trimmer
Wearable manager installer
Weather - MOD
What’s new
X Google enrolment
Youtube - MOD
I give up. My package disabler dont work, license key failed.
And Im not gonna pay for it one more time
PapaD1978 said:
I give up. My package disabler dont work, license key failed.
And Im not gonna pay for it one more time
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license key failed? there is no license key, PM me sometime and I'll get it working for you.
Skizzy034 said:
You don't use Bluetooth, Chrome, the Clock app, or the Messages app?
Why buy a smartphone if you're going to disable all of its features? You seem like you'd be better off with a flip phone..
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And thats not your problem at all. What you do with your phone, and what others do with their phones is up to the owners. Stupid comment and its reported
PapaD1978 said:
And thats not your problem at all. What you do with your phone, and what others do with their phones is up to the owners. Stupid comment and its reported
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Lol. You reported it? Little over reaction don't ya think?
Skizzy034 said:
Lol. You reported it? Little over reaction don't ya think?
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No I dont think so. Respect and be nice and this forum will be good.
PapaD1978 said:
No I dont think so. Respect and be nice and this forum will be good.
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Thin skin. Definitely overreacted.
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