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Open Home Deprecated

Ok so I have this installed on my phone and I have no clue what it is, never installed it nor can I find a way to uninstall it. Anyone else have it installed and if so did you find a way to delete/uninstall it?

It has the same thing in my downloads section of the market. The app doesn't show up in the app list under settings, though. It's really an annoyance and I think it is also causing the market to give me a false update notification. My boyfriend's phone does not have it installed and is not having any sort of the same issue with the market.
The only thing I think will clear it is a factory reset.
Update: I did a factory reset and before everything restored and I started using apps, it wasn't there. After I started using a few apps it was. No way to get rid of it until you reset the phone again. I don't know which app is causing it, but the few that I did open were task panel, eReader, and a word game. I removed them and reset. It has been quite a few hours after heavy use and it hasn't showed up in my downloads. I suspect one of those apps.

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this is really aggravating and many people dont even realize they have it on their phone. I have two nexus ones and its on both of them and on both phones i get the damn phantom application update notification. Has anyone figured out anything more about this? thank you

Where are you guys seeing it? I'm a pretty heavy app user, having installed/uninstalled quite a few, and haven't done any type of wipe; however, I'm not seeing what you're describing.

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I believe the the old openhome app had the class name com.google.launcher2 this is same name that google have now used for the new launcher hence the market thinks its installed... which is isn't.

Has anyone tried to install open home & then uninstall? Maybe it will get rid of both...

SilentMobius said:
I believe the the old openhome app had the class name com.google.launcher2 this is same name that google have now used for the new launcher hence the market thinks its installed... which is isn't.
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Which makes me wonder why Google would allow 3rd party developers to use com.google...

Weird. I don't have that. You guys should use atrackdog to generate an installed alp list and compare them for commonalities.

Like all issues with this phone, I don't know if I'm supposed to contact HTC, google, or T-Mobile. Sound like a software issue so I'm guessing google?

DMaverick50 said:
Like all issues with this phone, I don't know if I'm supposed to contact HTC, google, or T-Mobile. Sound like a software issue so I'm guessing google?
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I am not sure why you would need to guess in this case. It is neither a hardware or a plan problem. Google is your source for a solution. This is very likely dues to a previous installation of Open Home on an older android. As to why you can not uninstall it I can not answer, but at the least I do not have it in my installed software list.

Are you rooted? If so, you could go in and delete the apk from /data/app

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Which makes me wonder why Google would allow 3rd party developers to use com.google...
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Um, because Apps aren't vetted? com.google is just a java namespace it doesn't change anything or give you magic permissions.
Most likely openhome grew from someone starting with the launcher source and renaming it by adding "2" then tweaking it. The only bug here is that the market is looking for installed apps by "pname" whereas atrackdog doesn't.
Its a Market display bug guys, the app is _not_ on your phone.

SilentMobius said:
Um, because Apps aren't vetted? com.google is just a java namespace it doesn't change anything or give you magic permissions.
Most likely openhome grew from someone starting with the launcher source and renaming it by adding "2" then tweaking it. The only bug here is that the market is looking for installed apps by "pname" whereas atrackdog doesn't.
Its a Market display bug guys, the app is _not_ on your phone.
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Agreed, although I already left a market comment.

So I am not the only one. I have the bloody app on my phone too. I never installed it. It was there from day one and I can't remove it.

[2.1+] Fast5 Task Switcher - HORIZONTAL Taskbar Task Switcher at last!!!

Hello,
look at this bitmap and decide if it's useful for you or not:
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In case it wasn't clear: it displays your 5 most recent tasks and you can tap on each to switch back to it. You can exclude unwanted ones. You can customize this bar. No ads. Free. Works on 2.1+
Here's a direct link to the market:
MARKET LINK

Won't switch to the app when I tap it. Also didn't start with system automatically even though I set it to.
Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch running CM9.

garfnodie said:
Won't switch to the app when I tap it. Also didn't start with system automatically even though I set it to.
Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch running CM9.
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I'm sorry for the unconvinience. It has been fixed. Just forgot about one line . Everything's workin now. Try it!
Thank you!

kbzium said:
I'm sorry for the unconvinience. It has been fixed. Just forgot about one line . Everything's workin now. Try it!
Thank you!
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Installed the update. Still not working, only now it is worse than before.
It still wouldn't allow me to switch apps, it still didn't launch on phone boot up, but now the update prevented me from being able to install apps from the Amazon App Store. I'd hit the install button after the app had downloaded, but it wouldn't register the button press. I could hit the cancel button though just fine. Play Market apps installed just fine. As soon as I Force Stop Fast5, I cold install apps from Amazon just fine.

Very weird. It works perfectly on my device (SGS2) and my friends devices and all emulator devices (2.1+) and i do not get other complains... what's going on?
Have you installed custom rom or something? Do you see all 5 icons? After pressing nothing happens? Or an error?
I would understand if you'd get some errors, but if it's not booting with the device? There is no way it won't boot at normal device configuration...
Thank you for you cooperation!
Have a look...:
see it in action
I think it's isolated issue but I'll try to fix it for you if you'd like to use this app . Wain for report (if you sent it)

Works fine for me. Absolutely perfect!

its a simple task switcher. didn't see any task "manager" function in app(where we able to kill tasks). or it will be available in the future updates?
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its a simple task switcher. didn't see any task "manager" function in app(where we able to kill tasks). or it will be available in the future updates?
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Yep it's a switcher. Will change topic name, sorry. But it works fine for you, right?

It works now on ICS too. There should be a new version active on the market within 1 hour (as always). There was one issue. Fixed.

I will test it. Great job
Edit: "error process buy" say my market
Defy > Defy+
Sorry my bad english

Error process buy? Lol... it's free. Did you try do it from the PC? Market kinda buggy thing. Thanks!

I had no problems with installation nor application so does my friends .

Updated version has been released. Should be working fine for everyone, regardless of Android version (2.1 +).
Try it

the update fixed task-clicking on ICS
- could you please add #111111 as an background color option? that's the color used by android for notification backgrounds
- when opening notification area the icons reorder after like 1-2 seconds. I guess that's because the app isn't running in bg permanently but it's still quite annoying, especially when you're just about to hit one of the icons and then it gets replaced with a adifferent one
- is it possible to have more than 5 apps? (yeah yeah, then the name wouldn't make sense anymore, but...) there's so much whitespace between the icons, it'd well fit 7 of them

Sure. No problem. Download an updated version (should appear on the market within one hour) and tell me if you'd like something more. Everyone else too . I'll see what i can do.
As for 7 icons instead of standard 5 on really large screens: could you please send me an email or post me here if you don't mind everyone looking how do it looks on your screen?
Thanks!

thanks for adding ICS color.
for large screen: just turn your phone 90° to widescreen and you can see it for yourself
any idea about the slow updating?

Check out the newest update (v 1.08). Tick a checkbox in preferences, restart an app and see if that fits your needs . As for more than 5 icons - i'll figure it out if you want to
Cheers!

seems good so far. will report back after some more usetime when it's got a bit more to do than show low-memory-apps what does the checkbox do? start a persistant service?
could you please close the notification bar when selecting an app? always makes me think the click wasn't registered.

No, it just shortens update time . Don't worry if it works right . As for notification: will put an option to do so shortly.
Cheers!

This app blocks the 3rd Party App Install on my device (Motorola Defy). You can still press the cancel button, but the install button has no function.
Tested it on a custom CM7 Version and on a Official CM7 Version(with fullwipe).

[S7 Edge] Use home button as capacitive

Dear community,
I come from Jailbroken iPhone 6 Plus with installed an useful application to use Home button as capacitive. Is there something similar for S7 Edge? I tried EasyHome from Play Store, but I have to restart it often because Android stop the service. Is there, for example, a xposed mod or something to blacklist EasyHome and keep it running?
Thank you
Lucas

Lord Spectre said:
Dear community,
I come from Jailbroken iPhone 6 Plus with installed an useful application to use Home button as capacitive. Is there something similar for S7 Edge? I tried EasyHome from Play Store, but I have to restart it often because Android stop the service. Is there, for example, a xposed mod or something to blacklist EasyHome and keep it running?
Thank you
Lucas
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I got this from the play store notes. Did you tried this already?
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Michel habets said:
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I got this from the play store notes. Did you tried this already?
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Yes, already did it, but battery optimization kill app not used in the last 3 days, I believe not EasyHome case.
Anyway, EasyHome is not properly responsive, that's why also I'm searching a "root app" alternative.

Lord Spectre said:
Yes, already did it, but battery optimization kill app not used in the last 3 days, I believe not EasyHome case.
Anyway, EasyHome is not properly responsive, that's why also I'm searching a "root app" alternative.
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I've got it turned of. It never stops in my case. Not even after three days. Just to be sure. Does your settings in this screen for easy home looks the same as mine?
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Michel habets said:
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I've got it turned of. It never stops in my case. Not even after three days. Just to be sure. Does your settings in this screen for easy home looks the same as mine?
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Exactly the same as yours with easyhome and whatsapp disabled :laugh:
Ok, thank you for your feedback, so I have to search on other applications setting (like clean master or boorst+), most probably they kell the easyhome process.

Lord Spectre said:
Exactly the same as yours with easyhome and whatsapp disabled [emoji23]
Ok, thank you for your feedback, so I have to search on other applications setting (like clean master or boorst+), most probably they kell the easyhome process.
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That are some apps that could interfere with the app process. Also greenify and amplify is a app that could kill it. Also try to look into smart manager... Maybe if you use that that it gets killed
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I'm having the exact same issue as the op.
BTW, @Lord Spectre, check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/help/light-taping-instead-pressing-home-t3485221
There is a version there that works with the screen off, but I'm having the SAME issue. The app has been being killed when the screen is off.

rapozaum said:
The app has been being killed when the screen is off.
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Yes, the main purpose of Easy Home is use Home as capacitive button but only when the screen is on, so, you have to press the button to access lock screen and unlock your phone. For me is ok, since checking all the time for your fingerprint can be result in battery consumption.

Lord Spectre said:
Yes, the main purpose of Easy Home is use Home as capacitive button but only when the screen is on, so, you have to press the button to access lock screen and unlock your phone. For me is ok, since checking all the time for your fingerprint can be result in battery consumption.
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Actually, the issue isn't this: only the screen off touch isn't working, the app is actually running... Sometimes it work, sometimes it doesn't.

Favorite S7/Edge 7.0 Nougat Feature

Now that 7.0 is public, I'm curious about everyone's favorite additions. This may shed some light on features that may otherwise go unnoticed. My personal favorite by far; The U.S. keyboard finally has sub-symbols! The U.S. models had this at launch, but the Exynos models, for whatever reason, never had it, and required root to access it.
So what feature are you most grateful for?

The LCD Settings in the Developer Options

Has anyone found the Easter egg yet? And I don't mean where you tap the Android version multiple times either.
I'll give you a clue you can edit the quick settings buttons And take a look there.

Grooov3 said:
The LCD Settings in the Developer Options
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Where is that settings?

AOD 3rd party support!

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Where is that settings?
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is it possibile to have all app on the home screen like "advanced features" on kitkat?

lyriquidperfection said:
Has anyone found the Easter egg yet? And I don't mean where you tap the Android version multiple times either.
I'll give you a clue you can edit the quick settings buttons And take a look there.
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much more satisfying than a flappy bird ripoff.

wished there was a hide apps feature like on kitkat

I love the double tap recent button to jump between two apps back and forth.

Probably my favorite feature is the Neko easter egg, I have three so far.
-The DPI, Screen res and the edition tools for the screenshot are nice too.

The blue light filter.
...or, at least it will be once Nougat arrives in Canada.

Definitely performance mode and battery life. But I'm really missing cover art on the lockscreen.
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I'm loving the invisibility.... still can't see the update on my phone yet.....? I'm on EE with an unbranded non rooted UK edge. Maybe tomorrow.
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If anyone is posting something they like, it might be handy if you also post how it's done.
Just in case some aren't familiar with it.
I had a note 7 for a while, and the camera app was great. Glad to see the same one here.

shaw23 said:
I'm loving the invisibility.... still can't see the update on my phone yet.....? I'm on EE with an unbranded non rooted UK edge. Maybe tomorrow.
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Type *#1234# in your dialer and check the CSC. If it contains BTU then your unbranded device is direct from samsung but if it is XEU then it's from a 3rd party and you may have to wait longer for the update.

lyriquidperfection said:
Type *#1234# in your dialer and check the CSC. If it contains BTU then your unbranded device is direct from samsung but if it is XEU then it's from a 3rd party and you may have to wait longer for the update.
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Doesn't have either. Thanks for the info tho.
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shaw23 said:
Doesn't have either. Thanks for the info tho.
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EVR means it's EE branded so you will have to wait for them to release unless you flash a stock BTU ROM.

rosenkrieger said:
I love the double tap recent button to jump between two apps back and forth.
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Thanks for that. This is why I started the thread. I just learned a new trick.

My favorite feature :
-Blue light filter
-Plug headphone jack while screen is off to turn a part of screen on.
- Double tap recent button to switch to previous app
- Reduce screen resolution
- Change theme and icon separately
- Create GIF in Video player.
Btw: Does anyone know how to feedback to samsung about the latest update ? I wanna bring picture resolution changing button back while using the camera.

Listing Battery optimisation troubles (apps stop, after locking phone)

If you have apps that stop , when your screen goes black, manually (power button), automaticlly ( depends of your sleep settings), or after a notification.
But you have already desactivate the "close after screen locked option" for this app...
Please report here with your firmware and phone version, the apps affected and the one working well for you.
Settings pages Screenshots would be helpfull.
Maybe Honor could do something abou it...

My case :
Honor 8 - FRD-L09 - B389 firmware version (rooted)
I had the same problem with B381. I think, but not absolutely sure, problems started with update from emui 4 to emui 5 (I don't remenber the build version).
So, I have an app "Podcast addict", 80 percent of time when my phone screen goes black 3-4 sec after, the app stop playing, same problem after receiving a notification when listening... It s happening when I lock the screen, manually (power button), automaticlly (going to sleep mode after 2 min, or other setting), or after a notification.
I have desactivate the "close after screen locked option" for this app :
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Set to "don't close" in "lock screen cleanup" options :
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When I use the "optimizer" widget, the app stay alive :
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But when I use the "optimize" option in battery settings, my app is killed, and sound stop :
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When I look at the "Battery settings" ( the gearing, up right), my app isn't in the "power intensive app history", and neither in "history of closed app" :
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My temporary fix, not allways working : I hit play, manually lock the screen, unlock (fingerprint) and lock manually again... But still, when there is a notification 2-3 seconds after my app stop playing....
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fredfred41, check my post in this thread. Maybe this will work for you.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72988635&postcount=37

Thanks, I will try it, and report here...

2 days without problem, using your tips... could you be my savior? A long time, I m looking for a way to fix it...

fredfred41 said:
2 days without problem, using your tips... could you be my savior? A long time, I m looking for a way to fix it...
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That might have been the solution all along. Remember I told u that I didn't have an issue like that. It turns out that for me chrome didn't have that option turned on.
Great to see that it is finally working ....
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fredfred41 said:
2 days without problem, using your tips... could you be my savior? A long time, I m looking for a way to fix it...
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Glad to hear it's working for you. I know how frustrated I was with Pocketcasts closing when the screen locked. It was just luck that I stumbled across this solution. Hopefully this solves your problem completely.
Raster71

Does the app works if you disabled Chrome?

I don't have this issue with apps such as whatsapp...etc

pijes said:
Does the app works if you disabled Chrome?
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completely disabling chrome, like if it was not installed?
PalakMi said:
I don't have this issue with apps such as whatsapp...etc
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I only had this issue with "podcast addict"... but I don't use whatsapp...

fredfred41 said:
completely disabling chrome, like if it was not installed?
I only had this issue with "podcast addict"... but I don't use whatsapp...
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I don't podcast appa, so I can't tell