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Avoid task killers
It is best to avoid task killers such as Advanced Task Killer. Android is designed to automatically pre-load certain applications, even if you don't load them yourself. If it starts to run low on memory, it will smartly unload the oldest running apps automatically.
Manually killing tasks will only mean they get loaded in memory again. Task killers can make the phone slow, laggy, or drain battery life more quickly.
Bookmark a contact on your homescreen
To bookmark a contact on your homescreen, long press on the home screen background and select Shortcuts. Then select Direct dial.
If you call someone regularly this can be useful as you will have a shortcut to them handily placed on your homescreen
Bookmark a web page on your homescreen
To bookmark a website on your homescreen, go into your browser and find the bookmark of the page you want to create a shortcut for.
Then long press on the bookmark and select Add Shortcut to Home.
If you regularly visit certain websites, this can be handy as you will have a shortcut to the site on your homescreen.
Create folders to tidy your Apps
If you find yourself with too many Apps on the homescreen, then you can create folders to organise them.
To start, simply press and hold on an App and drag it over the top of another App. The App should change colour/shape. Then release your finger and the two Apps will be combined into a folder.
You can then drag more Apps into this folder using the same process.
To give your folder a label, simply long press on the folder and you will be able to enter a name.
Double tap for a full stop (period)
While typing emails or notes, you can simply tap the space key twice and the phone will insert a full stop / period
Install new keyboard to improve accuracy
The standard Android keyboard is good, but not great. There are many third party keyboards available which will improve your typing speed and accuracy.
Go to the Android Market and search for 'Keyboard' to see some great alternatives, many of which are more accurate and make typing much easier.
A good one is GoKeyboard.
If you see a warning saying the keyboard will collect all information (including credit cards) just ignore this. This is just a security feature that Android shows for every third-party keyboard that you install.
Accents and special characters
If you want to type non-English letters (eg those with an accent), long-press on the relevant letter. A list of options will appear for you to select.
Access the scientific calculator
To access the scientific calculator, rotate the phone to landscape mode.
The calculator will change to a scientific one
Add email or phone number from text
To add an email or phone number to your contacts from a text message, you can long-press on the email / phone number. Then select Add to contacts
Add widget to the homescreen
To add a widget, go to the homescreen and press the Apps icon (the circle with 6 dots). Then you will see a list of your Apps with the word Apps and Widgets at the top. Press Widgets, then you will be presented with a list of available widgets.
To add a widget, press and hold on it and then position it where you want
Android Easter egg
There is an Easter egg hidden in the Android operating system. To see it, go to your Homescreen, then press Menu - Settings - About phone.
Then tap on the Android version option 5 times and you will get a surprise.
Sometimes it doesn't work, so try a couple of times. By the way don't expect to see an actual Easter Egg. That is just the name given to things hidden inside software or operating systems.
Auto focus the camera
When taking photos or videos, tap the screen where you want to focus on. The phone will automatically adjust the settings to improve the image or video
Bring up more predicted words
If you have word prediction enabled while you are typing, you can long press the middle word that is suggested. This will bring up a menu allowing you to select various other suggested words.
Browse websites in full-screen mode
If you want to browse in full screen mode, without the URL bar at the top of the browser, then you can enable this..
Open the standard browser and press Menu - Settings - Labs. Then put a check mark under Full Screen .
To get access to the browser options (that are now invisible), there is now a neat hidden menu. Slide your finger in from the left or right of the screen. A circular menu will appear with various options.
Capture a still shot while recording video
To capture a still shot while recording a video, simply tap the screen while you are recording.
This will save a still image.
Change keyboards
To change keyboards (if you have additional keyboards installed), you can switch between them by pressing the small keyboard symbol in the top left of your screen. You will need to be in keyboard input mode (i.e. typing something) for this to work.
Note: you need to have more than one keyboard installed for this to work
Change quick response texts
The phone has the ability to send quick response text messages if your phone is ringing but you can't answer it.
To change these, go to your Dialer App - Settings - Quick responses. You can only have 4 of them and you may need to edit existing ones.
Change the backlight screen timeout
To change the backlight screen timeout, go to Settings - Display - Screen. Then choose the screen time out duration.
You can also tell the phone screen to always stay lit when it is plugged in via USB. Go to Settings - Developer Options. Then check Stay Awake.
Change the screen brightness
To change the screen brightness, start from the Homescreen and press Menu - Settings - Display - Brightness.
Then choose the desired brightness setting. You can also select Automatic brightness to let the phone decide for you.
If you have auto-brightness enabled, you can also press, hold and slide the top notification bar left and right. The brightness will increase and decrease accordingly.
Check phone status and battery usage
To find out information about Signal Strength, Network Information, Remaining Battery Time and Battery Usage (by Application), go to your Homescreen - Menu - Settings - About Phone.
Check the firmware version
To check your firmware version, start from the Homescreen and press Menu - Settings - About Phone- software version
This should list your Android version, Build number and Model Number.
Copy files between your phone and PC using WiFi
To copy files between your phone and PC, go to the Android Play Market and download an app called AirDroid.
This is an extremely useful App that connects your phone to your PC wirelessly, allowing you to move files and many, many other things.
Copying iTunes songs to Android
If you have decided to ditch your iPhone in favour of Android, then there is a simple way to take your iTunes music, playlists and album art with you.
Simply go the Android Marketplace and download a Free App called Easy Phone Tunes. You will also need the computer version of the software, so go to http://easyphonetunes.com and download it from there.
Then, when that is done, turn your phone into a USB storage device (this will vary from device to device, but instructions are on the website).
Once your phone is connected to your computer, open the computer version of the software and select your device from the Easy Phone Tunes list. Then follow the instructions to Sync your media
Create folders in your Quick Launch bar
If you have used up all of your Quick Launch spaces, then there is a trick.
Once it is full, press and drag an App from the homescreen and move it over the top of an App in the Quick Launch area. Then release your finger. This will create a folder containing the original App plus the new one. This is a great way to have access to regularly used App
Create shortcut to websites on your home screen
To create a shortcut to a website on your homescreen, go to your browser bookmarks.
Then long press on a site and select Add shortcut to Home
Customise your favourites tray
At the bottom of each homescreen is your favourites tray, which consists of 5 icons. You can customise it by adding icons to the tray. If it's full however, you will first need to remove some.
To remove an icon, simply press and hold an icon. Then drag it to your desktop.
Then to add a new one, simply drag an icon from your homescreen to the favourites tray.
Enable / disable vibrate / haptic feedback when you type
To disable / enable vibrate (also called haptic feedback) when you type or press the screen, go to Settings - Language & input - Settings.
Then uncheck Vibrate on keypress.
Enable sideload of Apps
If you want to install Apps outside of the Android Market (called sideloading), then go to Settings - Security - Unknown sources.
Note: use at your own risk.
Help, I have forgotten my unlock pattern
If you have forgotten your custom unlock pattern, then don't panic.
After 5 unsuccessful tries a button should appear saying 'Forgot pattern'. Press this and you will be asked to enter your Gmail username/password.
The phone will then ask for a new unlock pattern. If you don't have a Gmail account, then you might have to either call your carrier or factory reset your phone.
Hide folders or files
If you want to hide folders or files from being index or displayed, simple put a . (full stop / period) before the file or folder name.
Make volume / music louder
WARNING: Making your volume or music louder can damage your hearing.
Most phones have their volumes limited by local laws to protect our hearing. There is a way to boost your volume however. Go to the Android Market and download an App called Volume+ (Sound Boost). There is also a free version called Volume+ Free.
You will need to root your phone for this App to work.
Make your phone run faster
Here are the top 5 tips to make your phone run faster:
1) Use only essential widgets on your homescreen - each widget consumes memory and processing power which can slow your down your phone.
2) Uninstall apps that you don't use - after awhile your phone can get cluttered as some Apps are designed to always run in the background. If you rarely use an App, then uninstall it to free up memory and CPU resource.
3) Install Apps to your phone memory - if you have an SDCard, always install Apps to the phone memory, which can be accessed faster. If you have Apps on the SDCard, then move them back to the phone memory with an App called Move2SD available from the Play Market.
4) Use Static rather than Live wallpapers - Live wallpapers consume processing power and memory. Unless you really must have them, uninstall them.
5) Kill tasks occasionally - Some Apps will run in the background indefinitely unless you kill them. Most of them won't cause a problem, but it pays to check your running tasks from time to time. Hold down your Home key and check the Task Manager.
One last thing: Don't use Task Killers. Android manages tasks very well and Task Killers just make your phone unstable and can slow it down further
note this guide is mainy to help the people who didnt recieved a manual instructions booklet along with their phone like my country(INDIA)
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Wow thanks! Im gonna uninstall my task killer now.

Good job! Some of this are well known but many aren't so it should be sticky subject for all who are coming into Android from wherever hey are coming.
The taskkiller part should be put in red

Another one: manage your contacts in gmail. It is bscked up accesible from anywhere and so convenient. Much easier to edit from the computer after all.
Sent from my GT-I9100T using XDA

Awesome thread op. Thank you very much!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda premium

The calculator one only applies to the HTC calculator. In the AOSP on you swipe to the right to access advanced functions.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using xda premium

nejc121 said:
The calculator one only applies to the HTC calculator. In the AOSP on you swipe to the right to access advanced functions.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using xda premium
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yes i have htc one v soo made a compilation of what has been known to me and what is facts
if anyone with new tips pls post here soo tht i can add to the op to help others
and also a request pls statehow to take screen shots on your device's because it's different on each device
dont just say thanks hit thanks if i helped
a true lfc supporter
and a former symbian lover
sent from my awesome HTC One V running rc 2.0 by CKPV5 -using xda premium
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Thanks paarthdesai. Did not know about the 'double spacebar to get a period'.
Another software to connect to computer is 'Software Data Cable'.
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Is there a way to save the dictionary on the sdcard and restore after full wipe/flashing custom rom?

the guide which I look for..sometimes I tend to forget small things and this guide could recall back

paarthdesai said:
yes i have htc one v soo made a compilation of what has been known to me and what is facts
if anyone with new tips pls post here soo tht i can add to the op to help others
and also a request pls statehow to take screen shots on your device's because it's different on each device
dont just say thanks hit thanks if i helped
a true lfc supporter
and a former symbian lover
sent from my awesome HTC One V running rc 2.0 by CKPV5 -using xda premium
SUPPORT THE SOFTWARE DEVELOPER'S IF YOU LIKE THE GAME / APP BUY IT
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Stock ICS screenshot is Vol- and power.
I think some HTC phones have home and power
Sent from my Ainol Novo7 Elf using xda premium

k1p2n3g4 said:
Thanks paarthdesai. Did not know about the 'double spacebar to get a period'.
Another software to connect to computer is 'Software Data Cable'.
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Is there a way to save the dictionary on the sdcard and restore after full wipe/flashing custom rom?
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backup the dictionary app via titanium backup app+ data
that should work
dont just say thanks hit thanks if i helped
a true lfc supporter
and a former symbian lover
sent from my awesome HTC One V running rc 2.0 by CKPV5 -using xda premium
SUPPORT THE SOFTWARE DEVELOPER'S IF YOU LIKE THE GAME / APP BUY IT

Very nice tips. Add one more, use Greenify App which silently hibernate your apps. It can save much battery and memory. A must have app.

Thanks

Handy tips
Thanks for the handy tips. Didn't know you could double tap for a full stop.
Should also include a homescreen icon for some websites. =]

Thanks! That task killer thing is really interesting!

S Note 5r1309FV03 Update for GT-N8010

Hi guys,
I have recently updated to the latest firmware (the 69MB "bug fix" ** , not jelly bean), and I have the following findings in S Note....
- No more options to hide tool bar, workspace significantly shrink
- My palm zooms the page every 20 seconds even though ink only mode is on
- Unable to "import" images in with landscape ratio as the note background. the gallery assumes that I want to crop a portrait image
- Which means that I have to rely on "Change background" when the note is opened, and change it EVERYTIME I add a new page
- If I close the landscape note, reopen it later, 7 time out of 10 the "change background" menu is greyed out, and 3 times out of 10 I have to select the image from gallery again.
-Import PDF finally works, but it converts my lecture slide pdfs to pixelated images of text...
I think there is a similar thread for GN8000 update, but is this what happens too? I really appreciate it if anyone can share any insights or suggestions as to how to fix the above inconvenience. I use S Note everyday and changing background every page I add is just too much for me. Portrait I tend to run out of horizontal space... Moreover, is it possible to simply install the apk of the old S Note? Will it work like before the update?
Many Thanks.

I knew I wasn't crazy! I thought something had changed in S-Note. The only thing that has actually been bugging me has been the screen resizing with my wrist. I always have to be super careful to make sure the tip of the pen is near the screen first and then I can rest my wrist. I'm sure other things have changed but I only use it to take notes at work so I always just use the default background.

salmonsushi said:
Hi guys,
I have recently updated to the latest firmware (the 69MB "bug fix" ** , not jelly bean), and I have the following findings in S Note....
- No more options to hide tool bar, workspace significantly shrink
- My palm zooms the page every 20 seconds even though ink only mode is on
- Unable to "import" images in with landscape ratio as the note background. the gallery assumes that I want to crop a portrait image
- Which means that I have to rely on "Change background" when the note is opened, and change it EVERYTIME I add a new page
- If I close the landscape note, reopen it later, 7 time out of 10 the "change background" menu is greyed out, and 3 times out of 10 I have to select the image from gallery again.
-Import PDF finally works, but it converts my lecture slide pdfs to pixelated images of text...
I think there is a similar thread for GN8000 update, but is this what happens too? I really appreciate it if anyone can share any insights or suggestions as to how to fix the above inconvenience. I use S Note everyday and changing background every page I add is just too much for me. Portrait I tend to run out of horizontal space... Moreover, is it possible to simply install the apk of the old S Note? Will it work like before the update?
Many Thanks.
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I would think you could extract it from your previous rom or Titanium backup and install it in place of the latest one without issue.
Sent from my GT-N8010 using Tapatalk 2

salmonsushi said:
Moreover, is it possible to simply install the apk of the old S Note? Will it work like before the update?
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No. There's associated files that would need be downgraded too. When I installed the newer APK on my Note without the associated files it crapped out. You can flash the old ROM you originally had via Odin. You should be able to find it and instructions in the dev section. Hopefully there will be an enhanced 2.0 version of S-Note in the JB update.

[APP][5.0+][ROOT][2017.02.09] Recently v1.40 - Make recents useful again on Lollipop

With Android 5.0 Lollipop's release, the recents view (multitask button) became overview, and instead of showing you only actually running apps, it also shows you apps that have ran in the past. Over time, this screen ends up listing pretty much every app you have ever run, becomes completely useless, and wastes a perfectly good (soft-)button.
Recently aims to restore sanity, by limiting which apps are shown. In its aggressive 'running tasks only' configuration, it will show you only apps that are actually running right now. Because Android can be fairly aggressive itself with killing off apps, apps you have used just a minute ago may disappear from the list in this setup, and configuring Recently to remove entries that have not actually run the past few days may be the better option.
Aside from listing only running apps or apps that have run in a certain timeframe, Recently also allows you to limit by number of entries shown. Note that actually running apps will always be shown, regardless of this setting - only entries from apps that aren't actually running are ever removed.
Advanced
A number of more advanced options are available as well, such as showing a 'Clear All' button in the recents view (doesn't work on all devices), limiting the number of Google Searches that show up (originating from the Google search bar and Google Now), and hiding the Settings app.
Additionally, you can force remove tasks and documents that are running but have not been accessed longer than the configured age limit. This is a rather extreme measure that will result in tasks being killed, do not use it lightly.
Pro
Purchasing the Pro version supports my developments and will allow you to start Recently automatically at boot.
Future
This app is built specifically for Android 5.0 through 7.x. Future versions of Android may work differently, the recents/overview screen may be changed by Google, etc. At some point, this app may stop working because of this.
FAQ
Aren't task killers bad?
No tasks are killed by Recently by default - it only removes entries from the recents list that are not actually running at time of removal. Some of the advanced options can cause tasks to be killed however, but these are clearly marked. Task killing can ultimately be bad for performance and battery life, so be sure you know what you're doing and why.
What resources does this use?
Virtually none. There are no wakelocks at all. Battery impact should be less than 1% worst case.
Nothing happens?
(1) Make sure you have enabled the switch in the top right of the settings screen
(2) Make sure you aren't using a custom kernel that disables logging
(3) Make sure you give it a minute or so after first enabling it
When I press the back and the multitasking button really quickly, my last used app that is now closed is still listed
The delay in this case is about a second after the app close animation finishes
I just pressed the back button on an app, and I'm in 'running apps only' mode, but the app is still listed
Not all apps actually close when you press the back button. Most do, but some don't.
Nothing is happening at all, and I'm finding an 'unexpected EOF' error in logcat
Sometimes the app can't access logs. This is usually because multiple apps are trying to read from logcat at the same time. The app will keep trying periodically. Rebooting usually gets rid of this problem.
I can't get it to work
This may or may not be related, but Recently requires SuperSU if SELinux is in Enforcing mode. Another root solution will work if SELinux is in Permissive mode.
Download
You can grab Recently from Google Play
(v1.00: 448; v1.01: 1556; v1.10: 640; v1.15: 222; v1.16: 212; v1.17: 1802; v1.20: 12046; v1.30: 2713; v1.36: 294; v1.40: 3290)

Changelogs
2017.02.09 - v1.40
- (c) 2017
- Fixed Nougat compatibility
2016.02.12 - v1.37
- Minor adjustments to running app detection
2016.01.29 - v1.36
- (C) 2016
- Fixed breakage on 32-bit devices
2016.01.28 - v1.35
- Fixed some M-related background crashes
- Fixed some 64-bit related background crashes
2015.10.07 - v1.30
- Basic M compatibility - SuperSU or permissive SELinux required
- Made the clear all button FABulous
2015.04.17 - v1.20
- Fix background process not killing anything on some new firmwares
2015.03.17 - v1.17
- Further reduced SU calls
2015.03.16 - v1.16
- Fix periodic root popup
2015.03.15 - v1.15 - RELEASE NOTES
- Workaround CM's # in statusbar
- Fix never quitting with CM's SU
- Multi-user support - works for all users, but with admin's config
- Fix settings screen margins on tablets
2015.03.13 - v1.10 - RELEASE NOTES
- Age limit is now a slider, with more (shorter) options
- Added option to show a clear all button (doesn't work on all devices)
- Added option to limit Google Search results in recents
- Added option to hide Settings app
- Added option to force remove stale tasks
- Added option to force remove stale documents
- The app itself no longer shows up in recents
- Never remove the home, recents or foreground tasks
2015.03.10 - v1.01 - RELEASE NOTES
- Fix an issue with purchasing not working
2015.03.10 - v1.00
- Initial release

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Downloading

Cool , Gonna try it out !

Nice...
Trying it now..

Very nice! Should have been stock in the first place

Thanks!! You're the best
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

Thanks!!
What about CF auto root for the Verizon S5 Running lollipop?!

It would be nice if the running apps are highlighted somehow to differentiate from the other ones, but I guess that's not the point of the app, just saying.. (though I don't have lollipop so I may be wrong)
Anyway, one of the reasons I don't have lollipop - gone.

Pro.. got thanks

I downloaded but I have no idea what it does. Can someone share?

please share pro

This will make me save a lot of boring swipes. Another genius move from you, thank you sir.

Any way to tell if we have a kernel with logging on or not?
Running euphoria that uses lean kernel but app does not appear to work.

JustusIV said:
Any way to tell if we have a kernel with logging on or not?
Running euphoria that uses lean kernel but app does not appear to work.
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Just run logcat and see if it outputs anything.

Miraries said:
It would be nice if the running apps are highlighted somehow to differentiate from the other ones, but I guess that's not the point of the app, just saying.. (though I don't have lollipop so I may be wrong)
Anyway, one of the reasons I don't have lollipop - gone.
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@Chainfire
Could you make 'Recents' looks like that in KK? These cards view is slower than simpler one in KK.

puturaya20 said:
please share pro
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Are you serious? Buy it!

Much needed setting! Looks useful! Trying it now!
puturaya20 said:
please share pro
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Seriously dude? Respect the awesome developer by buying it!
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jamboss said:
I downloaded but I have no idea what it does. Can someone share?
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Umm, this simple explanation might help : http://www.xda-developers.com/root-restore-kitkats-recent-view-on-lollipop/

Awesome app Chainfire! one problem, when i click on "Upgrade to Pro" nothing happens :/

[How to] Add Multi User to Galaxy S7 Edge (root req.)

Dear All
It took me some time to find this easy solution - as most of the guides in the net are faulty.
So here's the short guide for the "searching ppl":
How to add Multi User to Galaxy S7 Edge (and other Samsung Phones) - ROOT required!
Generally you have to edit the file /system/build.prop and add three lines at the end of the file:
- Download from App Store: "BuildProp Editor"
- Edit & add above three lines to build.prop at the end of the file
Code:
# Multi Users
fw.max_users=3
fw.show_multiuserui=1
- Make sure, all letters are SMALL, NO CAPITALS - otherwise it won't work!
- Save & Reboot
That's it...
- Add users by dragging down the status bar twice
- Swith users by holding the power button (shutdown menu is extended)
Kind greetz from Switzerland - Chris
PS: see post #3 on how to add security for further users

How fix the password problem?
The multiuser is activated, but I can not assign a password to the created user, always that I try the application gives an error and closes instantly.
Same as nothing to have an unprotected user on the phone.
Thanks in advance.

VinnyWebMaster said:
The multiuser is activated, but I can not assign a password to the created user, always that I try the application gives an error and closes instantly.
Same as nothing to have an unprotected user on the phone.
Thanks in advance.
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Hi WebMaster - thanks for the hint! (And of course you're right: unusable, if not locked)
I tried it and you are right, IF you select user directly after startup from the lockscreen. I went from there into settings --> Security and before adding a PIN, it crashed.
When I do it the other way round, it works perfectly:
1. Logon with your root (normal) profile, wait until everything has started up
2. Then switch to the other user
3. Adding fingerprint & PIN from there works as normal.
After this, you can switch also from the initial lockscreen and you're asked for Fingerprint and/or PIN
Kind greetz - Chris
PS: Please leave a comment or thanks, if this solved your concerns

Please can you tell me why whenever i click the icon in the stastus bar System Ui has Failed appears <br>
I already rebooted and cleared the cache in Touchwiz and System Ui. My phone(J5 2016) runs stock  android 6.0.1

Christoph21x said:
.......
After this, you can switch also from the initial lockscreen and you're asked for Fingerprint and/or PIN
PS: Please leave a comment or thanks, if this solved your concerns
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Hi Cris,
this "method" is not working with my rooted S7 and Nougat.
Setting app is crashing - always!

I am running Android 6.0.1 on a TV box. I have the user icon in the drop down menu, but nothing happens when I click it. So then I added your code to see if it changed anything, but still, nothing happens. Any ideas?
UPDATE: It worked. I had mistyped a line. Haha. Thanks for the code!!

I can not give a different name for each user
Does somebody know how to do it?
worked in my rooted Samsung a8 2018

I found it , thanks

How can I tap "YES" to accept the license agreement, when there is no "YES"?

How can I tap "YES" to accept the license agreement, when there is no "YES"?
I upgraded my MX Player Pro to the new version just now, and a license agreement page comes up saying I must tap "YES". but there is not a YES anywhere to tap. How can I get past this?

Mike Ehlert said:
I upgraded my MX Player Pro to the new version just now, and a license agreement page comes up saying I must tap "YES". but there is not a YES anywhere to tap. How can I get past this?
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You see the big massive button that says yes I agree - press it!
See screenshot in attachment

Mike Ehlert said:
I upgraded my MX Player Pro to the new version just now, and a license agreement page comes up saying I must tap "YES". but there is not a YES anywhere to tap. How can I get past this?
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Kindly share a screenshot with us. It will help us to understand the issue better.

Here is a screenshot:

TheFixItMan said:
You see the big massive button that says yes I agree - press it!
See screenshot in attachment
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Thanks but I only see the top half of that screen on my MTCE GS (Xtron) car head unit, running Android 8.0. There is no way to scroll down to see that button.

Mike Ehlert said:
Thanks but I only see the top half of that screen on my MTCE GS (Xtron) car head unit, running Android 8.0. There is no way to scroll down to see that button.
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Do you have access to the accessibility options in your device settings
You can try changing the default font size to tiny (or the smallest) - run the app & see if the button is visible then once pressed change your device settings back

Mike Ehlert said:
Thanks but I only see the top half of that screen on my MTCE GS (Xtron) car head unit, running Android 8.0. There is no way to scroll down to see that button.
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Thanks for sharing the screenshot. it seems to be a layout issue on landscape orientation. We will fix it in the next release.

Small font
TheFixItMan said:
Do you have access to the accessibility options in your device settings
You can try changing the default font size to tiny (or the smallest) - run the app & see if the button is visible then once pressed change your device settings back
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I went into the Android Settings > Display > Font Size and selected the smallest font, but when I ran MX Player again the screen appeared identical as in my previous screenshot. It seems it's not using the smaller font I selected.

Mike Ehlert said:
I went into the Android Settings > Display > Font Size and selected the smallest font, but when I ran MX Player again the screen appeared identical as in my previous screenshot. It seems it's not using the smaller font I selected.
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As a work around you can try this apk
It allows you to force set the screen orientation
You can try setting it to portrait (or other options)

TheFixItMan said:
As a work around you can try this apk
It allows you to force set the screen orientation
You can try setting it to portrait (or other options)
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It sounded like a great idea, but unfortunately setting it to Portrait or Landsape modes had no effect. The (GS) Xtrons head unit appears to be hardcoded for Landscape mode only.

Mike Ehlert said:
It sounded like a great idea, but unfortunately setting it to Portrait or Landsape modes had no effect. The (GS) Xtrons head unit appears to be hardcoded for Landscape mode only.
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Oh well can't think of anything else
You will have to revert to a previous version & wait for them to fix the layout

I have exactly the same issue after updating the paid app, Xtrons TD699A cannot change out of landscape mode so I cannot see the button to accept.
Trying to revert to a previous version until a fix is forthcoming

Where can I find the previous version 1.9.22 or even version 1.9.21?
The latest previous version I could find was version 1.9.19 which has an annoying bug in which the audio will intermittently cut out for a second. This appears to happen every few minutes.

I found version 1.9.23 which doesn't have the "tap YES" screen, but that annoying 1-second audio loss issue is also present in this version. I thought it might be a codec issue so I tried the "MX Player Codec (ARMv7 NEON)", but the only two versions I could find were 1.9.20 and 1.9.19 and both these versions want me to tap the invisible YES so I can't run them either.

Mike Ehlert said:
I found version 1.9.23 which doesn't have the "tap YES" screen, but that annoying 1-second audio loss issue is also present in this version. I thought it might be a codec issue so I tried the "MX Player Codec (ARMv7 NEON)", but the only two versions I could find were 1.9.20 and 1.9.19 and both these versions want me to tap the invisible YES so I can't run them either.
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All versions of mx player can be downloaded from here
https://www.apkmirror.com/?post_type=app_release&searchtype=apk&s=Mx+player
Custom codec depends on app version and can be found here - add at the bottom of the decoder section in the app menu
https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/0B1cOHQ70J9vlSUVMMG1MSHFXbTQ

After several weeks, and Google Play did an automated update to version 1.9.24 again so I was back to the broken "Tap YES to agree" screen.
This time I went back to an even earlier version of MX Player Pro 1.9.19 which had the added benefit of no longer cutting out the audio for a split second when playing local MP4 files. With version 1.9.23 this issue was occurring once or twice every minute.

Mike Ehlert said:
After several weeks, and Google Play did an automated update to version 1.9.24 again so I was back to the broken "Tap YES to agree" screen.
This time I went back to an even earlier version of MX Player Pro 1.9.19 which had the added benefit of no longer cutting out the audio for a split second when playing local MP4 files. With version 1.9.23 this issue was occurring once or twice every minute.
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Hi,
Probably there might be some other settings which might have caused the audio issue. There weren't many changes on the playback engine. The most recent changes are to comply with the GDPR & other some minimal changes to prevent some crashes.

There was an "app settings" mod made quite some time ago that allowed you to change resolution settings for each app you have installed. I cant remember the name of it. Thats what Im going to try... once i remember the name of it! lol