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[WIP][FREE][ROOT]WhatsGear. Whatsapp from your wrist.

Hey xda!
Since there seems it isn't going to be released a gear-compatible Whatsapp app by official sources I started my way into developing applications for wearable devices with my own client.
Its buggy and not reliable as my knowledge is pretty limited. But it does its job most of the time. I'm trying to figure out how to make it work better, so with time and luck, It will improve.
CURRENTLY WORKING FEATURES:
View the list of chats, with their latest messages and hours.
Open chats, showing up to the last 50 messages (sent or received) and their hours.
View contact profiles from where you can check his/her status and phone number.
Reply to chats from the watch! (Sometimes messages will not be sent until Whatsapp is opened in phone, specially if sending lot of messages in a short period of time. Some other times, whatsapp remains opened in the device after sending it.)
View profile pictures.
View received images
NOT IMPLEMENTED YET (but scheduled/planned/desired for next updates):
Push notifications on watch for new messages, allowing you to directly open the chat in the watch (Replacement for default gear notification.) [Needs some work, but will come soon].
View received images in higher res. View videos/audio.
Last seen.
Group chats.
Start a new chat.
View / edit your own profile
Call and send SMS from contact profile ( there are buttons for it , but do nothing ).
Voice reply
Send images / videos
REQUIREMENTS:
Rooted phone (Android 4.4 KitKat or higher).
Tizenmod.
sqlite3 installed on your phone. If you dont have it, there are apps in the PlayStore that can install it for you, or you can manually copy sqlite3 file to system/xbin from an emulator.
Whatsapp installed (Obviously... ) and working on your phone.
Notification access for WhatsGear must be enabled on phone settings.
Root and sqlite3 are required in order to access Whatsapp's sqlite databases.
I'm not publishing this application in the Samsung Store, but Im releasing it here for all xda users.
If not clear, I have nothing to do with Whatsapp. This is a personal project for my use that I wanted to share with whoever wants to use it too.
I cannot be held responsible for any damage related to hardware, software or data loss which the end user might cause while attempting any procedures, methods or advices found on this thread.
Reviews, bug reports and ideas are appreciated.
Hope you like it
Changelog
01/12/2014
Profile picture not loading issues should be solved now.
Attached images are now shown in very low resolution.
Added a lot of more emoticons. (Swipe up/down to see more)
Faster updating.
Fixed some problems causing host service to be killed without warning.
24/11/2014
Profile pictures are now shown. You can tap on the profile picture from the profile page to see it zoomed. (IMPORTANT: You must see the profile picture in full screen at least once from your phone to get it stored in your sd).
Chats should not shuddently stop updating now.
Fixed repeated symbol keys in keyboard. (Swipe left to show symbols).
Added some emoticons to keyboard. (Swipe right to show emoticons).
21/11/2014
Reduced chat overview font size as suggested.
Changed the code to close whatsapp. It shoud work better now.
Added a button on keyboard to force close whatsapp on host device while I can't get It to work well by itself. Use it too after done sending lots of messages in a short period of time to ensure all of them arrive.
Fixed a bug causing months to be displayed incorrectly (From 0 to 11).
Fixed a bug causing phone app to crash when trying to send empty messages.

Hi friend... Did everything, but don't know how your app works... I can't see it installed on my smart watch... It just install on the phone?

Upsss... sorry, I uploaded a wrong apk. This one should be installing the gear side app.
Could you check it please?
Thanks.

xdalexd said:
Upsss... sorry, I uploaded a wrong apk. This one should be installing the gear side app.
Could you check it please?
Thanks.
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Working well and looks good. Maybe litlbit smaller text in Chat Overview?
Can the Keyboard get specific chars like "?!():;"? And force close for app on smartphone? Cause when i write a mail one time a have to close it in recents on smartphone. It is not very well :/

mag2007 said:
Working well and looks good. Maybe litlbit smaller text in Chat Overview?
Can the Keyboard get specific chars like "?!():;"? And force close for app on smartphone? Cause when i write a mail one time a have to close it in recents on smartphone. It is not very well :/
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If you swipe right or left in the keyboard special chars should appear. (I noticed some important ones are missing as ",". I'm adding them later).
Whatsapp should be closing by itself without the need of closing it from recents Im sorry to hear it isnt for you. Im at work now, but I'll take a look at it when I arrive home and add a button for force closing on gear app while I can't get It to work well by itself.
Thanks for your feedback.

xdalexd said:
If you swipe right or left in the keyboard special chars should appear. (I noticed some important ones are missing as ",". I'm adding them later).
Whatsapp should be closing by itself without the need of closing it from recents Im sorry to hear it isnt for you. Im at work now, but I'll take a look at it when I arrive home and add a button for force closing on gear app while I can't get It to work well by itself.
Thanks for your feedback.
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Ahhh the swipe works well, thanks. It looks like it is closing but it is still in recent (Samsung Note 2 (4.4.4) DN4 ROM)

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xdalexd said:
Upsss... sorry, I uploaded a wrong apk. This one should be installing the gear side app.
Could you check it please?
Thanks.
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Well... I have to say! Outstanding work! Its already looking great! Anxious for your next update! Its already better than everything similar we have on samsung store!
Its a shame our beloved Tizen is dying...
Man, you should release it on samsung store too! More people could download it...

Congratulations man, nice app working well and also a nice project! Keep us up to date!

New version released!
Changes:
Reduced chat overview font size as suggested.
Changed the code to close whatsapp. It shoud work better now.
Added a button on keyboard to force close whatsapp on host device while I can't get It to work well by itself. Use it too after done sending lots of messages in a short period of time to ensure all of them arrive.
Fixed a bug causing months to be displayed incorrectly (From 0 to 11).
Fixed a bug causing phone app to crash when trying to send empty messages.
Thank you all for the suggestions and encouragement. Tell me if it works for you.
PS: Forgot to change the duplicated "?" in the keyboard with a "," I will try to remember for next version .

Thanks! testing it right..... NOW!

Does it work with gear 2 neo?
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Sure, Im testing it on a neo

Does the watch have to be rooted? Because it doesn't work with my note 3... I cannot install the apk.
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tonineddu said:
Does the watch have to be rooted? Because it doesn't work with my note 3... I cannot install the apk.
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mmmm... It shouldn't matter if the watch is rooted.
What version of android is your note running?
Is the host showing any reason when it fails to install the apk?

Android 4.4.2 XXUFNF4.
I can install the apk but gear Manager told me it cannot install the app...nothing more
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tonineddu said:
Android 4.4.2 XXUFNF4.
I can install the apk but gear Manager told me it cannot install the app...nothing more
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Do you have unknown sources checked under gearmanager settings?

Yes I did.
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tonineddu said:
Yes I did.
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Well... no idea whats going on.
Can you try sideloading the watch app directly from your pc and tell me if it gets installed or the command output if it fails?
PS: I just installed it on a note 3 paired with a gear 2 neo using Samsung's Remote Test Lab without problems.

Thank you! I'll try later.
But where can I find the Samsung remote test Lab?
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tonineddu said:
Thank you! I'll try later.
But where can I find the Samsung remote test Lab?
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Remote test lab is for testing your apps in different devices. I used it just to check if it got installed with your devices well as I don't have a note 3. Not sure why you are asking for it when you own both devices, but anyway its on http://developer.samsung.com/remotetestlab/

Galaxy s7 930F - Received group messages are split into individual threads

I have the Galaxy S7, 930F international version (Brand new). All works well, except the Messages app splits received group messages into individual threads. I have tried other texting apps and, for one reason or another, concluded that (for me) the stock Messages app would be best for me, if only this one flaw was corrected. Read a lot of threads similar to this but many seemed to address it for USA version. I'd like to maybe update the app, but can't seem to find a way to manually update this particular app (I can manually update nearly all of my stock apps, but this one is not allowed). Anyone have (what seems like) an easy fix. Again, my phone is the 930F international. Country info on the phone references United Arab Emeriates, if that helps. Otherwise, the phone is great!

Have you tried textra?
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Try update last release samsung :good:

Thank you. Yes, that's what I've been using, in lieu of the stock app. In fact, I have tried a multitude of replacement apps (you name it, I've tried it). But for one reason or another, they all fall short in something. Textra is not very good on voice-to-text and if I have to send a text while driving, or a long text while golfing, it's something I can't easily do with Textra. But the stock app is excellent on voice-to-text. Also, the stock app uses fewer clicks to locate and attach pics & video. In fact, for my liking, the only thing the stock app misses on is the threading for received group messages. But that's a biggie. Nothing worse than watching a football or basketball game remotely and texting a group of friends, and while you can send out your text in a group text, everyone's replies keeps showing up in a separate individual threads. Their replies (intended for the group) are then mixed in with private text conversations you've previously had with that same person. Ughhh!

NoaKauf said:
Try update last release samsung :good:
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Not sure what you mean. By "last release of Samsung" do u mean the latest version of the stock app? I tried to update it and the phone would not recognize that app as being able to manually update. If you mean update to marshmallow, I already have version version 6.0.1

jslats99 said:
Not sure what you mean. By "last release of Samsung" do u mean the latest version of the stock app? I tried to update it and the phone would not recognize that app as being able to manually update. If you mean update to marshmallow, I already have version version 6.0.1
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There is new release: Flash odin, http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/72642/G930FXXU1APEK_G930FAMO1APEK_AMO/

NoaKauf said:
There is new release: Flash odin, http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/72642/G930FXXU1APEK_G930FAMO1APEK_AMO/
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Thank you very much. Does this require me to have a rooted phone? Also, will I lose my data and phone setup when flashing this?

jslats99 said:
Thank you very much. Does this require me to have a rooted phone? Also, will I lose my data and phone setup when flashing this?
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No, not rooted. Stock. No loosing data, read in sammobile instructions

NoaKauf said:
No, not rooted. Stock. No loosing data, read in sammobile instructions
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OK. Thank u very much. Will give it a try. Do u think this build will upgrade the Messages app though?

jslats99 said:
OK. Thank u very much. Will give it a try. Do u think this build will upgrade the Messages app though?
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Go into messaging app, hit more (top right corner) then settings, then more settings, them multimedia messages and make sure group conversation is ticked on and I also have auto retrieved ticked on, all other features are turned off. That's what fixed it for me, mine was the same way as yours before I changed those settings, it was very annoying! All is well now!

[APP][FREE] WhatsBubbles - Facebook like chat bubbles for WhatsApp!

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Awesome.. Thanks for this.. I was waiting for something like this from a long time without xposed or root and you did it. Already installed. Will soon post my review and donate for removal of ads. Thanks again Rodrigo.

aniketh12 said:
Awesome.. Thanks for this.. I was waiting for something like this from a long time without xposed or root and you did it. Already installed. Will soon post my review and donate for removal of ads. Thanks again Rodrigo.
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Thank you very much Aniketh! Hope you enjoy it!

I am on the latest Whatsapp Beta. When a notification comes via the bubble below issues :
1) profile image doesnt load and shows blank for all people
2) When i click the bubble (expected a small resizable mini window to chat ) but nothing happens. when i click the bubble goes and nothing happens no mini window or anything
Running AOSP based Exodus Rom based on MM 6.0.1 r46.

aniketh12 said:
I am on the latest Whatsapp Beta. When a notification comes via the bubble below issues :
1) profile image doesnt load and shows blank for all people
2) When i click the bubble (expected a small resizable mini window to chat ) but nothing happens. when i click the bubble goes and nothing happens no mini window or anything
Running AOSP based Exodus Rom based on MM 6.0.1 r46.
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Anikev, thanks for the feedback! As for your reports:
1) As stated in the app's description, a limitation in WhatsApp does not allow WhatsBubbles to obtain profile pictures in all situations. In those cases, the username's first letter will be used as a placeholder.
2) I haven't yet received reports from anyone experiencing this problem, very strange. When you tap the bubble nothing happens? What do you mean by "the bubble goes"?
I have not tested the WhatsApp beta. Perhaps it's a problem related to that.
Once again, thank you for your feedback!

While allowing Whatsbubbles to interact with Whatsapp ...I am getting unfortunately, Whatsbubbles has stopped error
Runing mokee 5.1.1 rom on my redmi1s
Whastapp version 2.16.207

Now this is very useful !!!

spacexgen said:
While allowing Whatsbubbles to interact with Whatsapp ...I am getting unfortunately, Whatsbubbles has stopped error
Runing mokee 5.1.1 rom on my redmi1s
Whastapp version 2.16.207
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I should receive your crash report soon. Will look into it!

mesziman said:
Now this is very useful !!!
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Thank you mesziman!

RodrigoDLPontes said:
I should receive your crash report soon. Will look into it!
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I have submitted the crash report once, let me know if i have to do more then once.

spacexgen said:
I have submitted the crash report once, let me know if i have to do more then once.
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One should be enough, thank you!

Omg! Taking 131 mb of ram.
sent from moto g2014 with cm13

Someone please post the apk
I have removed all google apps from my mobile. So someone please post an apk for this.:angel:

RodrigoDLPontes said:
Anikev, thanks for the feedback! As for your reports:
1) As stated in the app's description, a limitation in WhatsApp does not allow WhatsBubbles to obtain profile pictures in all situations. In those cases, the username's first letter will be used as a placeholder.
2) I haven't yet received reports from anyone experiencing this problem, very strange. When you tap the bubble nothing happens? What do you mean by "the bubble goes"?
I have not tested the WhatsApp beta. Perhaps it's a problem related to that.
Once again, thank you for your feedback!
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Thanks Rodrigo for your reply. Your app is very good. I just tested on a friends phone and yes you are right. As I am using Whatsapp Beta, the bubble vanishes when i click on it to reply. But on regular Whatsapp it works perfectly. Kudos and cheers for your work.
In the near future i wish that you make this compatible with Whatsapp beta also as i cannot move out of WHatsapp beta. i want to stay on it. but take your time and bring to beta users.
And the limitation u mentioned of fetching profile pics is fine. I dont mind about it. but still fetching the first letter is a very neat feature.

neeraj.lambaa said:
Omg! Taking 131 mb of ram.
sent from moto g2014 with cm13
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Neeraj, this is unusual behaviour. Did this happen after using the app for a long time?

ramakrishnamundru471 said:
I have removed all google apps from my mobile. So someone please post an apk for this.:angel:
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https://www.dropbox.com/s/kwvlpg1h6jgjyir/app-release.apk?dl=0 here you go!

aniketh12 said:
Thanks Rodrigo for your reply. Your app is very good. I just tested on a friends phone and yes you are right. As I am using Whatsapp Beta, the bubble vanishes when i click on it to reply. But on regular Whatsapp it works perfectly. Kudos and cheers for your work.
In the near future i wish that you make this compatible with Whatsapp beta also as i cannot move out of WHatsapp beta. i want to stay on it. but take your time and bring to beta users.
And the limitation u mentioned of fetching profile pics is fine. I dont mind about it. but still fetching the first letter is a very neat feature.
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Understood! I am currently working on implementing other chat apps, but will look into compatibility with the beta in the future.

RodrigoDLPontes said:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kwvlpg1h6jgjyir/app-release.apk?dl=0 here you go!
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Thanks, It works very well.
I have noticed that it won't show names for group members who are not in my contact list in the messages from group. I just installed so I have not seen everything. I'll post if I see any change

this is all that i dreaqmed
aniketh12 said:
Awesome.. Thanks for this.. I was waiting for something like this from a long time without xposed or root and you did it. Already installed. Will soon post my review and donate for removal of ads. Thanks again Rodrigo.
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this siall that i want. thanks bro

[APP][4.4+] Auto-Reply to Whatsapp, Slack, Email & more [BETA]

Hey all - been working on this off and on for a while but I've finally got it in a place where it works to how I envisioned it so I'm super excited to share it with you all!
These days people expect instant replies to their instant messages & it's not always possible to oblige.
Texting & driving is dangerous, your boss probably isn't keen on your messaging at work, you might be in a meeting, you might have left your phone to go workout.. Fortunately, in any given situation, Can't Talk will respond for you.
Let people know you're busy, you're driving, you're in a meeting, you'll get back to them later.. You set the message, you set who & via which apps to respond to & Can't Talk does the rest.
It's "out of office" but not just limited to email. Whatsapp, Slack, SMS, missed calls, Telegram, Hangouts, Allo.. any app that let's you send a quick reply via it's notification - Can't Talk can respond to.
Features of note:
- You can auto reply to sms & missed calls as well as app notifications
- You can specify which apps can be replied to
- You can specific which contacts can be auto-replied to (this includes across apps like Whatsapp etc..)
- You get to specify the message that gets sent.
Features of note to come:
- Multiple profiles - so you can create a "work profile" or a "home profile" or a "driving profile" with specific responses/settings
- Contextual Switching - the ability to automatically turn profiles on & off depending on whether you're driving, in the office, at home etc..
- Contact specific responses
At this stage I'd really love your feedback on the app so far (this is a beta so there may be bugs) & more specifically what more would you want from an app like this?
Any and all feedback/suggestions would be hugely appreciated!
Beta on the Play Store here

Huge update now on the Play Store
Added support for messaging apps such as Whatsapp, Hangouts etc..
Fixed a number of bugs
Added support for contact specific replies
Would love ANY feedback on the app! Happy Friday everyone!!

New update will be on the Play Store shortly, lots of bug fixes & a much tidier UI ??

Nice app but second reply time is 12 min after the first reply to the same person that not good. it should be the frequent reply. or is it work without the internet?

Wendell Hill said:
Nice app but second reply time is 12 min after the first reply to the same person that not good. it should be the frequent reply. or is it work without the internet?
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Thanks for the feedback! Was it a reply to the same message, & which app was it replying too (whatsapp, sms, etc)? There is a setting under Advanced Settings to change the reply frequency, it defaults to 15 minutes meaning it'll auto reply to any NEW messages you receive from the same contact or app after 15 minutes.
If you have a better idea about how reply frequency should work I'm all ears Maybe people want the option to reply to 1 contact 1 time ever, until the app is switched off?

New beta is up! Ton of bug fixes, some layout improvements.. Feedback as always is encourage

Messenger?
Does this (can this) work with Facebook Messenger?

Finally an extremely useful app thank you...

Text field box should read, TAP to edit. Not TO to edit

Interesting application buddy. Love the opening animations.
One thing I found annoying, is that for almost anything I changed, there was no "Save" button. Thus I had to first click "Back" arrow and then a prompt would ask if I want to save or discard. Could have used only a single click if there was a "Save" button.
Also, there needs to be some modification for the secondary text field, e.g. Apps Secondary or Advanced Secondary.

crazyfool_1 said:
anyone on the beta will get a promo code when I add the IAP
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How would you know who had joined the beta, though? When I click the "Become a tester" button on the play store, does it send my email to the developer?

after I have enabled Notification Access, it is consuming 310MB RAM in a 3GB RAM Device, is it normal?
Mi Note 3 Running Android 8.

Hi
This looks a very interesting app but I don't seem to be able to download it. There is no Install button on the app page.

Sounds nice, gonna give it a whirl
I joined the beta program through the app in the store instead of the link in the op, is it ok? Since that was a browser redirect and sign in page, so i just took a shortcut.

daverob25 said:
Hi
This looks a very interesting app but I don't seem to be able to download it. There is no Install button on the app page.
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Just add it to favorites and take it back. The download button will show up.

RMarques said:
Just add it to favorites and take it back. The download button will show up.
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Wow I wish I had known this trick before

TonyStark1 said:
Does this (can this) work with Facebook Messenger?
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It should work with any apps that support quick reply from their notifications so while I've not tested it with FB messenger, in theory it should work ?
1eStar said:
Text field box should read, TAP to edit. Not TO to edit
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?? gotta love some placeholder text haha thanks for the heads up!
sumotori1 said:
Interesting application buddy. Love the opening animations.
One thing I found annoying, is that for almost anything I changed, there was no "Save" button. Thus I had to first click "Back" arrow and then a prompt would ask if I want to save or discard. Could have used only a single click if there was a "Save" button.
Also, there needs to be some modification for the secondary text field, e.g. Apps Secondary or Advanced Secondary.
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You're totally right - will add a save button in the next release ?
bagarwa said:
How would you know who had joined the beta, though? When I click the "Become a tester" button on the play store, does it send my email to the developer?
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That's an excellent point - tbh the app actually left beta yesterday & I'd actually forgot to remove that caption from the OP ?
However since it was mentioned in the Portal post more people have downloaded & I'm guessing that's a big part of the reason so I'll honour that commitment.
Let's say.. anyone who's commented on the thread or liked the OP I'll send a promo code to. Anyone left hanging in 2 weeks (when the trial expires) will hopefully email me & they'll get one too. Unless anyone has a better way to go about it? ?
Goutham Shady said:
after I have enabled Notification Access, it is consuming 310MB RAM in a 3GB RAM Device, is it normal?
Mi Note 3 Running Android 8.
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Tbh mate I've not looked at RAM usage at all seeing as the app does nothing in the background whatsoever - until you receive a notification/SMS etc.. although judging by my other app ReadItToMe that sounds about right.
I'll do some testing but unless it's causing you an issue I wouldn't worry
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That's an excellent point - tbh the app actually left beta yesterday & I'd actually forgot to remove that caption from the OP ?
However since it was mentioned in the Portal post more people have downloaded & I'm guessing that's a big part of the reason so I'll honour that commitment.
Let's say.. anyone who's commented on the thread or liked the OP I'll send a promo code to. Anyone left hanging in 2 weeks (when the trial expires) will hopefully email me & they'll get one too. Unless anyone has a better way to go about it? ?
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That's very noble of you. :good: Can you please PM me one of those promo codes?

very useful app. Please disable sms auto reply to own number.

Working great for me with Whatsapp.
Also works while Whatsapp Web is active
Tasker integration would be a big plus

[GUIDE] [SPREADSHEET] Remove System Apps Through ADB

Here is an Excel spreadsheet that I made with all packages from the EVR-L29 and how to remove them without root. Each package name is listed along with the description of each package (if applicable) and whether or not each package is safe to remove. Use your own common sense on removal of some of these. Obviously if you want the stock dialer and contacts then don't remove the Android Dialer & Contacts packages. You need ADB & Fastboot extracted to a folder on your PC and you have to open up a command prompt in that folder.
Spreadsheet:
Google Drive:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nJgBPOqg2vdTKGGsoHW3faU_Cr8oyGq4/view?usp=sharing
ADB & Fastboot:
AndroidFileHost:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603856371

Reserved

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Please how i can i enable screen sharing on this phone so i can be invited on Facebook live video. For now i can't be invited, neither does the self invite button show up. Facebook says screen sharing is not enabled on my device. Please help

peepee999 said:
Please how i can i enable screen sharing on this phone so i can be invited on Facebook live video. For now i can't be invited, neither does the self invite button show up. Facebook says screen sharing is not enabled on my device. Please help
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I don't use the Facebook app nor do I screen share on Facebook so I really can't be of much help. Maybe there is someone else here who knows the reason why it's not working? The only thing I can tell you is make sure all of the permissions for Facebook are checked under "Special Access" in settings/apps/apps/3 dots at the top right, Special access.

Excellent list. I kinda, ' winged it on the AL-00 but this will help for next time. I'm assuming there was more junk on the Chinese version.
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Rudolpht said:
Excellent list. I kinda, ' winged it on the AL-00 but this will help for next time. I'm assuming there was more junk on the Chinese version.
Sent from my HWEVR using XDA Labs
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Yeah there are some more on the Chinese version but a lot of them can be removed without penalty. I'm hoping to eventually buy an AL00 version as well so I can play around with rebranding. I wouldn't mind having one of each to help with development.

Removing the stock dialer is a bad idea. It can mess with emergency calling. I don't recommend you do that.

MishaalRahman said:
Removing the stock dialer is a bad idea. It can mess with emergency calling. I don't recommend you do that.
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Removing the stock dialer is optional. I always remove it and use Google Dialer and have no issues.

ajsmsg78 said:
Removing the stock dialer is optional. I always remove it and use Google Dialer and have no issues.
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somehow for me google dialer is not installing. what specifically do you do? and do you install google dialer?

bark1234 said:
somehow for me google dialer is not installing. what specifically do you do? and do you install google dialer?
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You need to install the Google dialer from the playstore

bark1234 said:
somehow for me google dialer is not installing. what specifically do you do? and do you install google dialer?
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You need the patched version:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-google-phone-v14-0-175904292-bubble-t3708218

ajsmsg78 said:
You need the patched version:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-google-phone-v14-0-175904292-bubble-t3708218
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Thanks bro. it worked

Thank you! Uninstalled annoying facebook stuff and more importantly - Huawei's stock music app. Everytime I connect to my car, it auto launches and I resorted to denying it my storage access, but having it completely gone feels better.
A quick question - will a factory reset return all these removed apps?
Cheers!

AhsanU said:
Thank you! Uninstalled annoying facebook stuff and more importantly - Huawei's stock music app. Everytime I connect to my car, it auto launches and I resorted to denying it my storage access, but having it completely gone feels better.
A quick question - will a factory reset return all these removed apps?
Cheers!
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Yes it will, it's in the last line in the description in the OP.

Great list, this is super helpful!
EDIT, just a word of warning, I did a few of the things in green, nothing that I thought was system related, mostly cleaning up Huawei apps.
Phone no longer boots. Had to factory reset..

omniphil said:
Great list, this is super helpful!
EDIT, just a word of warning, I did a few of the things in green, nothing that I thought was system related, mostly cleaning up Huawei apps.
Phone no longer boots. Had to factory reset..
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I removed every single thing in green and also about 10 more apps and have no issues. Do you have the Chinese or Global version? I can't remember. Make sure you don't remove Huawei Updater (HWOuc)

ajsmsg78 said:
I removed every single thing in green and also about 10 more apps and have no issues. Do you have the Chinese or Global version? I can't remember. Make sure you don't remove Huawei Updater (HWOuc)
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I'm on the Global version. What's also interesting is that after a factory reset I have some menus and things that are different. Even though I am supposedly on the same build.
For example when you do the recent tasks, it used to show me all the apps running in a left to right scroll-able list. Currently its now an top to bottom list. Not sure I care either way, but it's interesting that its different.

omniphil said:
I'm on the Global version. What's also interesting is that after a factory reset I have some menus and things that are different. Even though I am supposedly on the same build.
For example when you do the recent tasks, it used to show me all the apps running in a left to right scroll-able list. Currently its now an top to bottom list. Not sure I care either way, but it's interesting that its different.
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Same thing happened to me, did you get the original recents (horizontal) back?

I'm guessing it has something to do with the Huawei launcher being removed. I had the same happened after removing it then switching to Apex.

omniphil said:
I'm on the Global version. What's also interesting is that after a factory reset I have some menus and things that are different. Even though I am supposedly on the same build.
For example when you do the recent tasks, it used to show me all the apps running in a left to right scroll-able list. Currently its now an top to bottom list. Not sure I care either way, but it's interesting that its different.
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Removing the stock launcher will change the recents to the old style. It was the same on my OnePlus 6.