Upper side of home screen so empty - Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers

Just updated my S7 G930F and my screen looked like this:
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Changed the resolution of my screen, but nothing changed.

? So move something up there?

*Detection* said:
? So move something up there?
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Can't move anything, it is the limit of screen.

Sure it's not the size of the weather widget causing it?
Remove weather widget and try move something over there
Or long press the homescreen > settings > grid size, change to 5x5

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Sure it's not the size of the weather widget causing it?
Remove weather widget and try move something over there
Or long press the homescreen > settings > grid size, change to 5x5
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Removed the weather widget, moved another app there and changed the grid, but it's still the same.
By the way this happened after the update.

I've seen on Reddit people complain the same. It happened after the update. I didn't see the change because I am using Nova

PalmCentro said:
I've seen on Reddit people complain the same. It happened after the update. I didn't see the change because I am using Nova
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So isn't there any solution without rooting and flashing stock or custom ROM ?

Not seeing the problem with the latest update & TouchWiz 6.1.33

Turkish007 said:
So isn't there any solution without rooting and flashing stock or custom ROM ?
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You don't need root to use Nova

*Detection* said:
Not seeing the problem with the latest update & TouchWiz 6.1.33
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I do see the issue on mine (Changed back to TouchWiz to check it out)

*Detection* said:
Not seeing the problem with the latest update & TouchWiz 6.1.33
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Maybe i should update only TouchWiz manually if that is possible ?

Turkish007 said:
Maybe i should update only TouchWiz manually if that is possible ?
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You can try, but depending on which security update patch you're on, it might error out with a package name conflict, you have to wait for a new update from Samsung, then on first boot you can install updated apps
If you haven't rebooted since the last update it might still work, grab the updated TouchWiz from apkmirror.com
Have you tried clearing Data from that settings storage page on your screenshot? (It'll reset TouchWiz back to default and lose any customisations you've made, app shortcuts, folders etc)

*Detection* said:
You can try, but depending on which security update patch you're on, it might error out with a package name conflict, you have to wait for a new update from Samsung, then on first boot you can install updated apps
If you haven't rebooted since the last update it might still work, grab the updated TouchWiz from apkmirror.com
Have you tried clearing Data from that settings storage page on your screenshot? (It'll reset TouchWiz back to default and lose any customisations you've made, app shortcuts, folders etc)
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Rebooted many times, installed different versions from apkmirror.com and reset the TouchWiz to factory, but nothing changed.

Turkish007 said:
Rebooted many times, installed different versions from apkmirror.com and reset the TouchWiz to factory, but nothing changed.
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Very weird, all I can suggest is flashing back to the previous firmware and waiting for the next one, report the problem to Samsung via Twitter or something and hope it's fixed in the next update

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LockScreen Error

I removed the default Hero lock screen via ABD... Now I get the error on the Image.
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I think the answer of my question is here http://geekfor.me/fixes/vanilla-lockscreen
but I’m a newbie and don't know what to do...
HOW DO I RESOLVE THIS ERROR?
look for Jschisurf's lockscreen fixes in the themes and apps section
even a little bit of searching could have helped
Not Helping your suggestion.....
What ROM are you running?
The Default 2.1 from Sprint, and is Rooted...
I'm almost entirely certain they don't have that fixed yet. I could be wrong. Is it deodexed?
DevinXtreme said:
I'm almost entirely certain they don't have that fixed yet. I could be wrong. Is it deodexed?
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Yes, In my first post is a Link with a FIX but it doesn't show how to install or instructions on how to use that fix.
http://geekfor.me/fixes/vanilla-lockscreen
rockypr said:
Yes, In my first post is a Link with a FIX but it doesn't show how to install or instructions on how to use that fix.
http://geekfor.me/fixes/vanilla-lockscreen
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DOWNLOAD (pick one):
•Just fix the lock screen: http://link.geekfor.me/vanillalock1
•Fix the lock screen and install vanilla clock. You will end up with two “Clock” programs in your app drawer. You MUST set your alarm in vanilla android’s clock if you want to be able to turn it off in the morning. lol. : http://link.geekfor.me/vanillalock2 (you will have duplicate “Clock” entries in your app drawer. One for vanilla and one for HTC)
•Fix the lock screen, install vanilla clock and uninstall world clock: http://link.geekfor.me/vanillalock3
Then reboot into recovery, and choose the option to flash from sd. Flash the option you picked from above and then reboot. Should be fixed.
Did the reboot into recovery, Install whatever and Worked, but din't fix the lockscreen LOL
Are you using a deodexed rom?
Changes from 2.1.1 to 2.1.2:
•Entire rom has been de-odexd.
◦An odex file is basically a chunk of source code that has already been extracted from the apk and put on /system/. This is done to speed up the first boot of a rom (you know how your first boot takes a long time... that's while it is extracting all of these dex files) and also to save space on /data/. Our stock sprint rom comes with this odex files to give you those benefits, however it also prevents us from "hacking" those files and modifying them. This build has taken all those odex files and injected them back in the apk's. So expect a slower first boot, and more space taken up on /data/, but you get benefits from it such as the vanilla lock screen being fixed and live wallpapers in Rosie.
It was taken from here
I know the lockscreen fix works, I'm using it
brian m said:
Are you using a deodexed rom?
Changes from 2.1.1 to 2.1.2:
•Entire rom has been de-odexd.
◦An odex file is basically a chunk of source code that has already been extracted from the apk and put on /system/. This is done to speed up the first boot of a rom (you know how your first boot takes a long time... that's while it is extracting all of these dex files) and also to save space on /data/. Our stock sprint rom comes with this odex files to give you those benefits, however it also prevents us from "hacking" those files and modifying them. This build has taken all those odex files and injected them back in the apk's. So expect a slower first boot, and more space taken up on /data/, but you get benefits from it such as the vanilla lock screen being fixed and live wallpapers in Rosie.
It was taken from here
I know the lockscreen fix works, I'm using it
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I am running the Sprint Default 2.1 rom...
rockypr said:
I am running the Sprint Default 2.1 rom...
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If it's just stock rooted, then there's the problem. But from the screenshot you showed, the buttons on the bottom look like the Rosie from Flipz' ROM. Go flash the ROM I linked to and then do the fix.
brian m said:
If it's just stock rooted, then there's the problem. But from the screenshot you showed, the buttons on the bottom look like the Rosie from Flipz' ROM. Go flash the ROM I linked to and then do the fix.
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Thanks brian m, I Installed the ROM and the lockscreen Works!
Glad to see it worked out

unfortunately, clock has stopped working

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I had my alarm earlier, I ended it. But when I went to check again I had that error. I restarted my phone still the same issue.
Clear cache and data from clock.apk
How? Mine is tmo stock. Not rooted
Settings -> Apps -> all -> clock.apk
Thank you!
I have the same issue, but clearing data, nor reboot is helping.. Anyone an idea?
cyphomatic said:
I have the same issue, but clearing data, nor reboot is helping.. Anyone an idea?
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Try force stopping the clock n reboot.. If that didn't help.. Check if u hav any other app interfering with clock...if not u might need to do a factory reset...
unmaskedfalesh said:
Try force stopping the clock n reboot.. If that didn't help.. Check if u hav any other app interfering with clock...if not u might need to do a factory reset...
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This didn't work. Problem solved itself after a while. Next problem was an unstable launcher or system. Did a factory reset..
SystemUI Clock Missing...???
I have my Xperia Z3 running on AndroPlus rom and its been working fine up until a few days ago when I noticed my clock in my status bar is missing. I have gone through all apps that offer disabling the status bar clock and made sure everything was unticked, rebooted and still nothing. It's not urgent but if someone knows how I can get the clock back in my SystemUI that'd be great!
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I have my Xperia Z3 running on AndroPlus rom and its been working fine up until a few days ago when I noticed my clock in my status bar is missing. I have gone through all apps that offer disabling the status bar clock and made sure everything was unticked, rebooted and still nothing. It's not urgent but if someone knows how I can get the clock back in my SystemUI that'd be great!
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All apps!! Ok did you check in settings..there is inbuilt settings to disable that clock
I've tried everything in stock settings and nova launcher settings and still can't get it back.
DrunkAzSkunk said:
I've tried everything in stock settings and nova launcher settings and still can't get it back.
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Try removing Nova Launcher.
Yeah that didnt work, just uninstalled it and still nothing.
I thought my clock crashed when I scrolled past this thread lol
This is an easy possible fix that I haven't seen anywhere on the web!
jhun80 said:
I had my alarm earlier, I ended it. But when I went to check again I had that error. I restarted my phone still the same issue.
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***********Update*************POSSIBLE SOLUTION
5/9/2015
I just called Verizon Wireless tech support back. The guy had seen this problem once before and found a fix for it. I haven't seen this fix posted on any website, but it worked immediately. Please let me know if this works for you
Go to Settings--Date and Time--Select Date Format, and then choose a date format. Once I picked 'regional' the clock worked without the error "unfortunately, clock has stopped"
Before I tried clearing cache and doing a factory reset You don't have to do this if this "choose date format" works. Please comment and let me know if this helped you. I'm curious if this will work across the board. Maybe even for phones other than Samsung Galaxy S4. I'm stoked!

Complete uninstall system app or Install app with conflicting package

Hey guys, excuse my ignorance before I begin.
I am trying to install a modded Spotify apk on my Samsung GS7 Nougat [Rooted]. Spotify already comes pre-installed as a system app on my phone so installation fails due to "conflicting package".
Is there a way to complete uninstall a system app? I've tried titanium backup but it simply disables it, giving me the same installation error.
Alternatively is there a foolproof way of install the modded apk side by side with the "disabled" system app?
Enable Secure Startup from Lock screen / security settings > reboot phone > try installing the APK again
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Enable Secure Startup from Lock screen / security settings > reboot phone > try installing the APK again
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No such option/feature exists in "Lock screen and security".
x3malex said:
No such option/feature exists in "Lock screen and security".
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I'm afraid that selection literally does not exist in my options. Is it possible it disappeared after root or something? I'm running 7.0 G930W8VLU2BQG4
x3malex said:
I'm afraid that selection literally does not exist in my options. Is it possible it disappeared after root or something? I'm running 7.0 G930W8VLU2BQG4
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Yea that's possible, maybe a security thing, certain KNOX related apps won't run once you've rooted and tripped knox either
EDIT - It seems without encryption you can not use secure startup, you must have wiped and removed encryption
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/help/secure-startup-missing-t3480008
*Detection* said:
Yea that's possible, maybe a security thing, certain KNOX related apps won't run once you've rooted and tripped knox either
EDIT - It seems without encryption you can not use secure startup, you must have wiped and removed encryption
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/help/secure-startup-missing-t3480008
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That's the only reason why I rooted my phone in the first place , to install this dreaded spotify app.
x3malex said:
That's the only reason why I rooted my phone in the first place , to install this dreaded spotify app.
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Try this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp&hl=en_GB
Or add Spotify to a debloat script and flash from TWRP
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Try this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp&hl=en_GB
Or add Spotify to a debloat script and flash from TWRP
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So I tried system app uninstaller earlier and it failed on all the apps, but it actually seemed to work this time. I finally managed to uninstall it and install the modded apk. Thank you very much for your help!
Great :good:

Pokemon Go no longer working after Android 8.0 Oreo OTA Firmware update

Hello,
I hope someone here is able to help me with this as I've searched Google for days now and haven't found anything that works. I have the S8+ (SM-G955W) and have been playing Pokemon Go since its release. After I received , downloaded and installed Android 8.0 update OTA however, this game no longer allows me to play it. When I open the game, I receive an error message "This device, OS, or software is not compatible with Pokemon Go". It worked perfectly before the Oreo update. This phone has never been modified in any way before; never rooted and uses stock firmware. It passes SafetyNet check with no problems.
Troubleshooting attempted:
I tried lowering my phone's resolution which allowed me to sign in successfully twice, but then the error persisted.
I uninstalled and re-installed the app countless times along with full reboots.
I attempted installing the game from the .apk file from apkmirrors however this does not fix the issue.
App is fully up to date, as is firmware.
It's strange because, as far as I can tell, many users play the game successfully on the S8+ as well as on Android 8.0. I can sign in successfully maybe once (if I'm lucky) after a fresh installation from the apk, but then after about 10 minutes, the app closes itself (App has to close error) then it gives me the Compatibility error once again following that. Please let me know what I can do, I am out of ideas.
Thank you
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i was in the same boot like you when i did the OTA upgrade to 8.0
what i did to fix the problem is : reset to factory and the problem was gone
boontje3 said:
i was in the same boot like you when i did the OTA upgrade to 8.0
what i did to fix the problem is : reset to factory and the problem was gone
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A factory reset? Er... Is there any way to address this without wiping everything?
Yes factory reset , unfortionalie no thats wat the only thing that fixed it(sorry bad english nog my first language)
boontje3 said:
Yes factory reset , unfortionalie no thats wat the only thing that fixed it(sorry bad english nog my first language)
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Hmm...well if that's what it takes, I'll do it. Could you tell me what the best method is to make a backup before I perform the factory reset? Preferably a method that backs up everything (including setting customization, all applications and their save data, etc. if possible)?
Uninstall old apps such as Xposed installer
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confirmation
hello
the only way I found is factory reset
if I restore smart switch backup, pokemon go fail again
just bought an S9 plus and pokemon go does not work on it. Says OS not supported.
Same here. It's start and after 30 sec kicking out... with that message using magisk
Update?
Any updates on this if the wipe actually fixes it permanently or temporarily? I have a SM-G955U1 directly from Samsung, unlocked but software built for Verizon from Samsung.
Hi vgplayer54,
I had the same problem with an Asus Zenfone2 with Android 5.0, This week I have changed my mobile phone to the new One Plus 6 and I'm still having the same issues. Did you solve the problem?
Thx
I found that the issue was app permissions were disabled for storage. Once enabled the app opens and functions correctly.
Apps -> Pokemon Go -> Permissions -> Storage ( if disabled enable)
Permissions for Camera, Contacts, Location, and Storage should all be enabled.
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Reset didn't work I uninstalled the app reset the phone reinstalled the app made sure it had all of its permissions but mo it failed some error message.
joex51 said:
Reset didn't work I uninstalled the app reset the phone reinstalled the app made sure it had all of its permissions but mo it failed some error message.
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What was the error message, this might be a different issue.
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Seg-Fault said:
I found that the issue was app permissions were disabled for storage. Once enabled the app opens and functions correctly.
Apps -> Pokemon Go -> Permissions -> Storage ( if disabled enable)
Permissions for Camera, Contacts, Location, and Storage should all be enabled.
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2018-08-09 can confirm this is still the only working method

New update now live (MR1 -Oreo 8.1)

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Not included in the changelog is the addition of a feature from Paranoid Android, locking recent tasks! And multitouch has also been fixed
Update is a rollout so you may not have it yet.
Factory images now live, check out @linuxct post here
If you come across any bugs please be detailed about it and leave bug reports.
Anyway of installing via TWRP so I don't loose root... Haven't really flashed a/b phones.
Wow, just when I finished wiping all my data and installing a Resurrection Remix. Ironic.
Is there any way to extract the camera apk to install it in my current ROM?
guys please i need help. has anyone successfully installed razers stock img files?
After the update, my sim card is no longer being detected. I tried restarting, shutting down, and turning back on. It was working perfectly fine before I restarted after updating.
Edit: It may be the sim card actually died. I tried it on another phone and it doesn't work there either. So it seems like coincidence that it died after the update.
Hmmmmm update fails for me. Not rooted bootloader locked. Error couldn't update installation issue helpfull error.
Fastboot images now live: https://developer.razer.com/razer-phone-dev-tools/factory-images/
Direct link: https://s3.amazonaws.com/cheryl-factory-images/cheryl-o-global-5038.zip
Taking a hell of a long time to install.... I'm using Snap Camera these days, which is great, I wonder what the new portrait mode is like..... But I can't see me changing back to stock now..
What is the best way to update when I'm rooted and have TWRP installed?
SeriousFlash said:
What is the best way to update when I'm rooted and have TWRP installed?
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Use the factory images posted here
My update also fails when I'm not rooted and have my bootloader locked
My may update is now installing itself. I do wish it had prompted me rather than having to run a manual update as I was just going through some setting and clicked the update in error.
Updated and noticed loads of fixes, however, Bluetooth is now a complete no go with my car stereo. Sometimes I manage to actually connect it and can play music by pressing play on the phone but no song titles are shown on the car and music playback controls don't work at all... Has anyone had a similar issue or an idea as to what's wrong?
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Use the factory images posted here
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How would I go about doing that then?
Make sure you go to Settings, system and Razer Preferences and Disable the Share Data again... it gets turned on with the update.
Got the OTA this Morning on my Three branded device and installed without issue.
Nice to see a timely release of the monthly security fixes - is this a benefit of Project Treble support ?
ccjack said:
Anyway of installing via TWRP so I don't loose root... Haven't really flashed a/b phones.
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Just use the factory images but before flashing, edit the flash_all.bat go to the line that reads %fastboot_cmd% erase userdata" and put a pound "#" sign before the line so that adb ignores that line. Also do the same at the end of the script where you see "%fastboot_cmd% reboot". Doing the following will stop the script from formatting your data partition and keep your phone in download mode after the flashing process. Now you can do the "fastboot boot twrp-whatever-filename.img" and boot to twrp like you were to root like before and once in twrp, flash twrp zip and magisk zip same as before. Everything should work fine now.
Again. Make sure you edit the bat file so the factory images dont factory reset your data partition.
The update took 45 minds to install, it was very slow...
Confirm that Multi touch is fixed now
Razer has introduced the portrait mode, but I still prefer Gmod or
Nokia 's stock camera app..
Yet these updates are welcome...
Is there still no way to update and keep twrp?
navin2max said:
The update took 45 minds to install, it was very slow...
Confirm that Multi touch is fixed now
Razer has introduced the portrait mode, but I still prefer Gmod or
Nokia 's stock camera app..
Yet these updates are welcome...
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Where I can fine a Nokia cam app?

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