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[Q] Help - Frozen Apps - Samsung Galaxy Ace

I have my rooted Samsung Galaxy Ace for a month now. I used Bloat Freezer to freeze unused apps including the default home launcher. This morning, I had some software/network problem so I formatted the phone hoping to fix it. I did not know that the apps would still be frozen, hence, I have no home launcher now. Cannot do anything much since the menu won't show up. SMS still comes through and I can access them when they show up in the notification bar. so technically, its not really bricked.
any suggestions on how to un-freeze the home launcher? or install a 3rd party home launcher by pc?
I have also tried updating the firmware but samsung kies does not recognize any problem with it.
thanks in advance,.

What about the 3 button trick to get into recovery or download mode, maybe some way to fix it that way, all I know maybe you can do something going through Samsung Kies software and see if you can restore your phone there.

Shoot me, the developer an email and as long as you can get a root shell through adb we can defrost everything.

jeffdijkstra said:
What about the 3 button trick to get into recovery or download mode, maybe some way to fix it that way, all I know maybe you can do something going through Samsung Kies software and see if you can restore your phone there.
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the recovery mode only does the same as the factory reset, with the apps still frozen.
fixed it though, thankfully i had the copy of widget locker in my email. bluetooth-ed it to my phone (which still has an active notification bar) then i had access to my apps using the lockscreen.
thanks!

Talkback notification won't go away

For some reason, the talkback service has decided to tell me it is activated even though it is not. I have a persistent notification that won't go away. Since it's a system service, there is no way to just hide the notification. Any ideas?

Clearing the cache and rebooting didn't help either.

Did you ever figure this out I have the same problem on sprint. You can't even disable the Talkback app.

Nope. I did a factory/hard reset last night. Still the same issue.
I haven't installed any apps I didn't have on my GS5, so it can't be an app's fault. Going to do an exchange at the AT&T store in the next day or two. I'm not getting stuck with something like this.

natefish said:
Nope. I did a factory/hard reset last night. Still the same issue.
I haven't installed any apps I didn't have on my GS5, so it can't be an app's fault. Going to do an exchange at the AT&T store in the next day or two. I'm not getting stuck with something like this.
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This would be a workaround (if it does work), but try tapping and holding on the notification, and then click on the "i" icon to see which app is displaying the notification. If it's a stand-alone app (i.e. not the Android system), then you should be able to block notifications for that app.

MrKhozam said:
This would be a workaround (if it does work), but try tapping and holding on the notification, and then click on the "i" icon to see which app is displaying the notification. If it's a stand-alone app (i.e. not the Android system), then you should be able to block notifications for that app.
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Thank you, but it is the system app doing it. I'm just going to swap for a different S6 at the store tomorrow. Got my app data backed up to the cloud thanks to Helium.

The messed up part is it literally happened right when I got my phone. I'm gonna try a factory reset then if not try to get it swapped out

@dizzymatt Still have it? It mysteriously disappeared for me today. I was literally going to go to the store this afternoon to exchange this thing. Maybe I got lucky or sensed I was coming!
Afterward, though, the oddest thing happened. I was looking through the store for a different Google product and came across this one called Google talkback. I thought that was very weird to find right after I had had this issue. When I clicked on it, it allowed me to uninstall it. Never saw it in my apps list or the application manager, but there it was. Again, this is after the notification went away from me so I have no idea if this is related.
Here is the link. Maybe uninstalling it will help you.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.marvin.talkback

Seen what you said and I didn't have the app installed but it just disappeared for me too after I rebooted my phone I wonder what it was.

Diizzymatt said:
Seen what you said and I didn't have the app installed but it just disappeared for me too after I rebooted my phone I wonder what it was.
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Now I'm wondering if it was related to Google Now since the notification and the ability to say "Ok, Google from any screen went away about the same time.

Disabling Talk back
I got stuck on a 15 minute hell ride when I accidentally turned on my Talkback feature on my new S6. I couldn't turn it off even after toggling the stupid settings. I finally was able to turn it off by tapping the home screen button three times.. apparently that is the On/Off switch for the accessibility features. After it finally stopped talking back to me I went in to manually toggle the off button on that ridiculous feature.

Same problem / solved ?
I had same problem with notification
Decided I would try enable, so that I could then disable
Seems to have done the job

[Q] Ok Google From Any Screen- Dissapeard

It was working for a week and just noticed it stopped.. when i went to the settings, there isnt the option anymore..
anyhow its happening to alot of peeps...
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/websearch/xGiV6D4PMS8[26-50]
anyone here experiencing the same or find a solution?

My buddy is also experiencing this. None of the potential fixes he found worked. Reverting to old versions, clearing data, or enabling "Enhanced" voice support didn't fix it.
I've seen some people mention Google disabled the feature due to the phone picking up excess background noise and interpreting it as "Ok Google."

Gone for me too.
Weirder still (and completely infuriating), that option is gone, but I now have "trusted voice" under smart lock, but of course no ability to use it.

Yeah.. why wouldn't google or samsung communicate what they did and what they will do about it... hmmmm

Ok Google missing
I wonder if it has anything to do with Samsung's S-voice being able to open the phone from a "screen off" position?
Maybe Samsung and Google fighting it out?

Just resurrecting this to see if anybody knows of any updated info on this?? I really miss this.

It is now fixed!!!!! simply go to the play store, or your application manager, uninstall updates and reinstall.

I can confirm it is back up and running look likes it was a conflict with Samsung voice...

My google now from any screen no longer works as well
jonasmckee said:
It was working for a week and just noticed it stopped.. when i went to the settings, there isnt the option anymore..
anyhow its happening to alot of peeps...
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/websearch/xGiV6D4PMS8[26-50]
anyone here experiencing the same or find a solution?
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trackwhore06 said:
My google now from any screen no longer works as well
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Mine just showed back up in the settings, but if it's not showing up simply go uninstall the updates then update them manually from the store... [emoji106]

Galaxy S6 Active Ultra Power Save (Brick) Mode

To start, I have lost access to the reaction video of my wife's first pregnancy announcement. So I would even be willing to make a donation to someone who can help me. (If that is against the rules, let me know)
I used an app from the Play store called Package Disabler Pro to disable some of the bloatware on my phone. In doing so, I disabled something necessary for Ultra Power Save Mode to function. (perhaps Touchwiz) I use Nova Launcher. I tried to show UPSM to a friend yesterday and was met with a black screen. The phone was still running, as I could get the notification window to drop down from swiping. But I had no option to leave UPSM in the settings. The settings that were listed were very limited. I tried everything and ended up soft restarting the phone. It booted back up into UPSM with black screen (no launcher). I finally started tinkering around with Recovery and cleared the cache. At some point, I don't know if it was caused by the cleared cache, it stopped booting fully. I now get stuck at the finished ATT boot animation.
I'm at a loss as to the next step. AFAIK there are no custom recoveries for Galaxy S6 Active yet. So pulling data from ADB in recovery is out. The only other option I have seen is a 'dirty' stock rom flash. But I don't even know if that is possible or will work. If there is anyone out there that has any clue what I should be doing, please help me. I need help. :crying:
Thank you.

Saafir said:
I'd say give the stock a try. The stock tars for our regular S6 dont wipe data. Let this be a learning experience to backup important items to the cloud or thumb drive
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Is there a distinction between using Stock Recovery to flash stock and using Odin? Stock Recovery warns that user data will be formatted. So I'm assuming that it wipes the user data partition. All that aside, does anyone even know how to get ahold of S6 Active tars?

Ah! I have this same problem right now. Note5. Haven't dug myself that far into the hole yet, and I somehow got out of nova launcher and into TouchWiz (safe mode boot probably), but im stuck in grayscale and can't do anything other than the limited settings options or make phone calls. No texting, internet, full settings access, quicksettings, or really any apps but contacts and phone.

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drapelyk said:
To start, I have lost access to the reaction video of my wife's first pregnancy announcement. So I would even be willing to make a donation to someone who can help me. (If that is against the rules, let me know)
I used an app from the Play store called Package Disabler Pro to disable some of the bloatware on my phone. In doing so, I disabled something necessary for Ultra Power Save Mode to function. (perhaps Touchwiz) I use Nova Launcher. I tried to show UPSM to a friend yesterday and was met with a black screen. The phone was still running, as I could get the notification window to drop down from swiping. But I had no option to leave UPSM in the settings. The settings that were listed were very limited. I tried everything and ended up soft restarting the phone. It booted back up into UPSM with black screen (no launcher). I finally started tinkering around with Recovery and cleared the cache. At some point, I don't know if it was caused by the cleared cache, it stopped booting fully. I now get stuck at the finished ATT boot animation.
I'm at a loss as to the next step. AFAIK there are no custom recoveries for Galaxy S6 Active yet. So pulling data from ADB in recovery is out. The only other option I have seen is a 'dirty' stock rom flash. But I don't even know if that is possible or will work. If there is anyone out there that has any clue what I should be doing, please help me. I need help. :crying:
Thank you.
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Have tried starting the phone in Safe Mode? Thats what I'd try.

Try what sd_N suggested.
Turn your phone on by holding power button + volume down
When you get the samsung logo, release the power button but keep holding volume down all the way until you get lock screen.
If you are able to boot to safe mode then there's most likely something you have downloaded / something running during your regular boot that crashes / malfunctions.
- Renolz

I found a Solution for those who are still Stuck in Ultra Power Saving Mode.
Send an SMS to your number with Text "google.com"
Notification will appear.
Open the SMS and click the google.com link
Browser will open
Search for a Package DIsabler Software apk -ez disabler or package disabler pro etc.(You should pay the developer later)
Download and Install the app.
You will get Open Option right after Installation is finished.
Enable Emergency Launcher.
Press Home.
Voila, You can now exit UPSM without Factory Reset

Apps that I download do not show up in launcher.

For the past couple of weeks everytime I download an app it doesn't show up in the launcher or home screen. I've able to launch the app form the play store and by BIxby. I can also search the app launcher and it pops up, but the icon its self wont show up. Can anyone please help me. I already deleted the data in the app information on Touchwiz home and restarted my phone. Factory resetting my phone is not an option because I'm enrolled in the Samsung Insights program which grays out the option to factory reset the phone. Any help would be appreciated.

Well, without a factory reset, I'm not sure. Can you contact the Insights Team and explain it to them? Maybe they can help you or tell you how to factory reset it.

Why don't you use a 3rd-party launcher until somebody figures this out?

mike26301 said:
For the past couple of weeks everytime I download an app it doesn't show up in the launcher or home screen. I've able to launch the app form the play store and by BIxby. I can also search the app launcher and it pops up, but the icon its self wont show up. Can anyone please help me. I already deleted the data in the app information on Touchwiz home and restarted my phone. Factory resetting my phone is not an option because I'm enrolled in the Samsung Insights program which grays out the option to factory reset the phone. Any help would be appreciated.
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Which apps ? can you name those ?