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This is a widespread issue among thunderbolt users, but I haven't seen a thread here yet.
I haven't accepted the OTA update from earlier this week, but last night my phone booted with what I assume was a update. Now, any URL can only be directed to the Web browser, not an individual app (for example, Google play links link to the play website, not the app. Same with youtube links). There's not too much out there about it, but from what I've seen, this is due to a new patent lawsuit from apple directed at HTC. Apparently HTC laid down and just removed the function. This is terrible and pretty much ruins the phones functionality.
As of right now the only work around I've heard of is custom roms. Personally I don't have that option as this is a corporate phone. Has anyone heard anything or does anyone have any ideas for a work around? I imagine what would work would be a fake "browser" that you would set as the default and just would reroute to apps, but I certainly don't have the developing know-how to make such a thing.
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With the HTC One series, there's a new "App Associations" menu that allows you to assign what apps will be used for various link types... is there no equivalent in the new OTA update for the Thunderbolt?
After the update there is that setting in the applications menu under settings
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This is frustrating.
I updated to the software update and regret it to the fullest extent. Now NO videos of Youtube open in the app. This is a headache.
There is a new "apps association" menu in settings now, under Applications menu. But there is NO option to set YOUTUBE as a default like it used to be with ease.
Anybody here have a way around this??
What I found is using Opera Mini helps this by making it one less step to open videos in the app. But still miss the old direct way.
Help people!!
This is due to the patent judgment against HTC by Apple. The same judgment that recently delayed the release of the One X and the EVO 4G LTE. This feature will be removed in all future HTC releases.
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I went with browser swap, but that doesn't really help with YouTube links. Maybe someone will stand up and code an app?
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I went with browser swap, but that doesn't really help with YouTube links. Maybe someone will stand up and code an app?
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You can't. Apple patented the tech, all they will do is go after a new developer of such an app. Your best bet is to root, run titanium backup, and flash a custom rom that is based on an older Thunderbolt ROM if you want the feature back.
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You can't. Apple patented the tech, all they will do is go after a new developer of such an app. Your best bet is to root, run titanium backup, and flash a custom rom that is based on an older Thunderbolt ROM if you want the feature back.
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Or you edit the build prop and delete an HTC file in the system app directory, I saw it for the sense 3.x tons and.tried it on my tbolt and it worked. Google it.
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Or you edit the build prop and delete an HTC file in the system app directory, I saw it for the sense 3.x tons and.tried it on my tbolt and it worked. Google it.
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Does this require root?
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Without root, you can't delete system apps
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Without root, you can't delete system apps
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Got root? Yep.. all phones should be rooted and unlocked out the box.
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Google_Nexus said:
Got root? Yep.. all phones should be rooted and unlocked out the box.
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Unlocked, yes. Able to be rooted without an exploit, yes. With root enabled, no. I no longer log in on a admin account on my laptop for security reasons. The "default"use account should not have root
ianargent said:
Unlocked, yes. Able to be rooted without an exploit, yes. With root enabled, no. I no longer log in on a admin account on my laptop for security reasons. The "default"use account should not have root
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No always use an administrator account. Won't use anything less... That's how I roll......
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Kingnothing9 said:
This is a widespread issue among thunderbolt users, but I haven't seen a thread here yet.
I haven't accepted the OTA update from earlier this week, but last night my phone booted with what I assume was a update. Now, any URL can only be directed to the Web browser, not an individual app (for example, Google play links link to the play website, not the app. Same with youtube links). There's not too much out there about it, but from what I've seen, this is due to a new patent lawsuit from apple directed at HTC. Apparently HTC laid down and just removed the function. This is terrible and pretty much ruins the phones functionality.
As of right now the only work around I've heard of is custom roms. Personally I don't have that option as this is a corporate phone. Has anyone heard anything or does anyone have any ideas for a work around? I imagine what would work would be a fake "browser" that you would set as the default and just would reroute to apps, but I certainly don't have the developing know-how to make such a thing.
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That's not exactly some HTC key/core feature. It's in every Android phone and part of the Android source itself. Even the Galaxy Nexus does it. It's not even a phone specific feature. PCs have done it for years using file://some-local-filesystem-point and using sockets to link apps to other apps. That's all Android does pretty much. Since everyone should be rooted on here (the thunderbolt is painful if you don't), it doesn't affect anyone.
Also I see no source links in your post. Means nothing if you can't link to something verifiable.
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No always use an administrator account. Won't use anything less... That's how I roll......
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If you like working without a safety net, more power to you. I'd rather be safe than sorry, myself
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If you like working without a safety net, more power to you. I'd rather be safe than sorry, myself
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Gotta roll on the wild side.
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ianargent said:
Without root, you can't delete system apps
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hi i am using htc salsa..i ve deleted all my system application unfortunately...any way to re install all the applications...if its possible please let me know..thanks in advance
daanniey said:
hi i am using htc salsa..i ve deleted all my system application unfortunately...any way to re install all the applications...if its possible please let me know..thanks in advance
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You can install a rom
Mathiias said:
This is due to the patent judgment against HTC by Apple. The same judgment that recently delayed the release of the One X and the EVO 4G LTE. This feature will be removed in all future HTC releases.
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Apple said they should be the only one to make a smartphone and they are using the patent system to their advantage. I don't like it anymore then anyone else. Perhaps we should all send a letter to waz for him to become.the.next apple ceo and chairmen. He also uses android
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So this app can tell that I have a modified phone by stating that it does not work with a security tampered phone. How does it know this and what can I do? Any ideas?! Thanks!
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domtru said:
So this app can tell that I have a modified phone by stating that it does not work with a security tampered phone. How does it know this and what can I do? Any ideas?! Thanks!
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It apparently runs a check to see if you are rooted. Try downloading OTA Rootkeeper from the play store. It has the ability to temporarily unroot your phone. I have used it to get flixster to run after it refused to run after it found root on my phone.
domtru said:
So this app can tell that I have a modified phone by stating that it does not work with a security tampered phone. How does it know this and what can I do? Any ideas?! Thanks!
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Someone on XDA posted a version where they removed the security check. It works on rooted phones, and non-supported devices. A search should turn up the link. Be aware, however, that the video is downrezzed (by Directv, not the hack) and looks like garbage on any screen with decent resolution
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Someone on XDA posted a version where they removed the security check. It works on rooted phones, and non-supported devices. A search should turn up the link. Be aware, however, that the video is downrezzed (by Directv, not the hack) and looks like garbage on any screen with decent resolution
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is it down rezzed cause the security bypass/altering of the app or the directv app in general is poor quality video?
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is it down rezzed cause the security bypass/altering of the app or the directv app in general is poor quality video?
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DirecTV downrezzes it. Possibly to save space, or some other reason, but it's not a result of the hack. It's a compression thing
ProfLonghair said:
DirecTV downrezzes it. Possibly to save space, or some other reason, but it's not a result of the hack. It's a compression thing
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Awesome. Gotta find it now.
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So, I tried to install the permission manager app from the play store for 4.3 and it didn't work, how can we manage app permissions on 4.4?
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phishfi said:
So, I tried to install the permission manager app from the play store for 4.3 and it didn't work, how can we manage app permissions on 4.4?
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Google have blocked access to it in 4.4 so the built-in app is no longer available.
Coming from CM10.2 I was hoping to at least be able to use this with my N5, but alas it's not so .
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Google have blocked access to it in 4.4 so the built-in app is no longer available.
Coming from CM10.2 I was hoping to at least be able to use this with my N5, but alas it's not so .
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Wait... They removed the feature that they just added to the last version? Or they removed the old method of enabling it?
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phishfi said:
Wait... They removed the feature that they just added to the last version? Or they removed the old method of enabling it?
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I believe they blocked the APIs used by the permissions editor which is why it crashes - but I'm struggling to find the reference I read that had this info.......
afaik they removed it completely. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47098228&postcount=2
One of the best features ever introduced to android and they remove it. Might even downgrade my N7 because of this.
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afaik they removed it completely. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47098228&postcount=2
One of the best features ever introduced to android and they remove it. Might even downgrade my N7 because of this.
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+1
I downgraded my N4 back to 4.3. Disabling app ops is terrible. Even apple has this feature: iOS alerts you if any app wants to access your contacts, or your photos, or your camera, and you have a choice to allow or not. Android 4.3 does not alert you, but at least you have the option to dig into the App Ops and revoke access to certain things. 4.4 is the first time an android upgrade dissapointed me (they destroyed the alarm app, the keyboard, the wifi indicator's activity/internet access, and App Ops).
App ops was never an official feature, so they technically didn't remove anything.
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joshnichols189 said:
App ops was never an official feature, so they technically didn't remove anything.
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good god, why do the Googlers always have to find every disappointment thread to defend their master. Let me guess, you think the Google+ enforcement on youtube is awesome too?
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App ops was never an official feature, so they technically didn't remove anything.
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So? It's still a feature they included, with easy access, and then took away even though it was nothing but effective for the users...
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good god, why do the Googlers always have to find every disappointment thread to defend their master. Let me guess, you think the Google+ enforcement on youtube is awesome too?
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I'm with you on the users defending Google like the can do no wrong, but definitely disagree about the YouTube g+ integration... They needed to clean YouTube up, and now I can see friend's comments on videos more easily and only view the comments and responses of certain people... That was a good idea..
I think Google is completely wrong by blocking this app ops function, if that's what happened here...
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Search for this app on PlayStore: com.findsdk.apppermission
I'm not sure its working everywhere. I have test it, on my phone its working (I9300 OMNI ROM).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2539989
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Somebody managed to find it, it doesn't even require root
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.findsdk.apppermission
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mertzi said:
Somebody managed to find it, it doesn't even require root
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.findsdk.apppermission
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I love you
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Does anyone know where these preferences are stored? I'm mainly concerned with whether or not changing the options will affect an OTA update. If nothing is altered in the system files I'm sure we're good to go.
Sure do love having it again!
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Lol all the nublets eating their words now.. clock app isn't borked, the WiFi up and down indicators were a performance hindrance (search drawables) and honestly can we just stop whining
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ChongoDroid said:
Lol all the nublets eating their words now.. clock app isn't borked, the WiFi up and down indicators were a performance hindrance (search drawables) and honestly can we just stop whining
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Flash player support is the last thing to be resolved. And those exchange / VPN bugs.
Thanks. Helpful information
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Umm I thought this thread was about App Ops...
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Nice thanks for finding it
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CatThief said:
Umm I thought this thread was about App Ops...
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Ok, any idea how to sort the list of apps in app ops?
Nice to see the Gear S2 gives the ability to at least reply to messages with the dismal s voice, pre defined or keyboard ?
But you cannot create a new message only reply to an existing received message on your watch.
A Big plus for me
Something happened
Mine started off being able to reply but now the options available to choose is show on phone, Block and clear..
Odd still works fine for me
Ate whatsapp pics supposed to show on gear? I dont think mine do
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beeutiful37 said:
Ate whatsapp pics supposed to show on gear? I dont think mine do
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I've had them show some times, other times no. Maybe depends on the file type?
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MarkP80nj said:
I've had them show some times, other times no. Maybe depends on the file type?
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I think it's dependent on file type, resolution and size, but haven't managed to prove this yet.
MarkP80nj said:
I've had them show some times, other times no. Maybe depends on the file type?
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Noticed that pictures will only show when there is only one message in that particular whatsapp thread. Once there is more than one message, images stop appearing on the Gear S2.
Does anyone have a list for the Sprint Note 7 of apps that is safe to disable via Package Disabler Pro?
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Yes i would love to know. I posted this in the other forum since not many sprint users but i would love a full list cause i get scared to do to many of them.
Use package Disabler pro
I would also like to know which apps are safe to disable.
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Use package Disabler pro
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Right.... looking for a compiled list of apps that can be disabled with Package disabler pro and wont cause your phone to screw up. Other carriers have lists available but a lot of their apps are not on our Sprint devices.
I would like to know as well. I did disable about 10+ apps and haven't had any issues yet.
Are you rooted?
Ive seen many threads like this around the internet on a number of sites but it seems the people who do know which ones do not want to take the time and post them all Oh well ill wait i guess
Nope not rooting this time I disabled 90 with no issues I'll post a running list
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Nope not rooting this time I disabled 90 with no issues I'll post a running list
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Can you please post this list when you have the time it would really mean a lot. Thanks.
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Nope not rooting this time I disabled 90 with no issues I'll post a running list
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If you could or someoneelse could PLEASE post the list of safe apps to remove. thanks,,,,,,,
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Nope not rooting this time I disabled 90 with no issues I'll post a running list
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Can you post your list?
pbedard said:
Nope not rooting this time I disabled 90 with no issues I'll post a running list
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Wonder if he's still alive? Been over a month now....
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Mine came preloaded with less than 90, no root no disabling of system apps, so you're essentially disabling every app that came preloaded on your phone? Am i missing something?
xbmoyx said:
Wonder if he's still alive? Been over a month now....
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Maybe he jumped ship during the battery fiasco.
DarkManX4lf said:
Maybe he jumped ship during the battery fiasco.
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Possible, I thought about it also with the new Pixel phones coming out but they looks pretty Bland.
EDIT: Pixel will only be available on Verizon sooooo screw the Pixel, the Note 7 will remain champ.
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