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Need some way of improving/fixing the call log...

The stock call log on my OnePlus is **completely** terrible, useless trash..
It seems like anywhere I press on an entry in the log, it results in a call instantly being placed to that number. Rather than being given options like "add to contacts" or "view number," etcetera.
Additionally, the call log shows inaccurate, useless information about when the call took place (stuff like, 1 hour ago, or 3 days ago.) Utterly worthless.
Whether this is accomplished through a paid Play Store app, or if there's some way that I can reskin or change settings to make it work the way it should, I don't care. I need a resolution, I'm ready to chuck this thing into the ocean! So infuriating.
Phone is rooted, 64gb model, 11.0-XNPH44S
Thanks in advance!

poordna said:
The stock call log on my OnePlus is **completely** terrible, useless trash..
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Dude. You just don't know how to use it. From the main phone app screen press the small clock icon in the bottom left of the screen to access the full call log.
It seems like anywhere I press on an entry in the log, it results in a call instantly being placed to that number. Rather than being given options like "add to contacts" or "view number," etcetera.
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From the call log screen press the square contact icon on the left side of the phone number, this will open a pop-up, from there you can add the contact.
Additionally, the call log shows inaccurate, useless information about when the call took place (stuff like, 1 hour ago, or 3 days ago.) Utterly worthless.
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From the call log screen just hit the small clock icon to the right of the phone number and another screen will open showing the exact date/time of the call, whether it was incoming or outbound, and exactly how long it lasted.
Whether this is accomplished through a paid Play Store app, or if there's some way that I can reskin or change settings to make it work the way it should, I don't care. I need a resolution, I'm ready to chuck this thing into the ocean! So infuriating.
Phone is rooted, 64gb model, 11.0-XNPH44S
Thanks in advance!
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Maybe take the time to learn how to use a device properly before badmouthing it and going to throw it away.
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Accidentally hitting HOLD button during calls?

I'm noticing that during many of my calls, I apparently hit the HOLD button accidentally with my cheek. My proximity sensor seems to be working fine, and the screen does turn off appropriately when I hold the phone against my face. I'm assuming that at certain angles enough light gets through to the sensor to turn the screen on, and I accidentally hit the button in the corner. Anyone else have this issue? Is there any way to circumvent this? Thanks

Unfortunately i can't help but i am getting the same issue
Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

I tried applying different dialer apps and they only serve to change the dialer/contact screens, but the default calling screen containing the HOLD button remains unchanged. I found that using Skype as the default dialer fixes this issue since it uses its own dialing/calling screens, but obviously it's not practical to just rely on Skype. So the problem still remains unresolved.

As an update, someone on Reddit posted a download link to the Google dialer app here at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/themes-apps/app-google-dialer-t3323432
This installs a new dialer, which actually provides a new calling screen as well, fixing the main issue. The default dialer is better in my opinion since it opens up the dial pad immediately while this one doesn't, but this is a good option at this point

gomulkaaa said:
I'm noticing that during many of my calls, I apparently hit the HOLD button accidentally with my cheek. My proximity sensor seems to be working fine, and the screen does turn off appropriately when I hold the phone against my face. I'm assuming that at certain angles enough light gets through to the sensor to turn the screen on, and I accidentally hit the button in the corner. Anyone else have this issue? Is there any way to circumvent this? Thanks
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even worst than calls is when you press it while watching youtube vids, i wish there was a lock of some sort cuz the music stops paying all the sudden

It's embarrassing when I put my clients on hold and don't realise until they don't respond to me. The cheek hold doesn't result in any audible sound so you can be talking for 20 seconds with the other end on hold. I love the S7 edge but I'm contemplating sending it back. I'll try the Google dialer mentioned above first though

Same issue here. I talk on the phone almost 2 hours a day and this is happening at least 1-2 times in every call! Checked my proximity sensor and it's working as it should.
Any workarounds? Maybe someone can edit the phone.apk and remove this stupid button or disable it? I am against rooting but I will definitely root my phone if there's a fix for this.

Damn, I suffer exactly the same issue! Found this googling for ideas...

Very old thread, but I just wanted to give a suggestion to others with the same issue. I really love the Google Phone dialer app, which actually replaces the calling screen during calls with this app's own screen, so you no longer have the Hold button at such an unfortunate location. If you do choose Google's app, I recommend this specific version: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-phone/google-phone-2-05-07_rc4-release/google-phone-2-05-07_rc4-android-apk-download/
The caller-ID function by Google actually works with this version, whereas the other .apk files floating around do not have this function working properly.

I'm having the same issue and I've installed the Google phone, however as soon as I place the call, the existing on-screen options pop up.
The option to disable the default phone app is greyed out in settings, so unsure on how to resolve.

robot1000 said:
I'm having the same issue and I've installed the Google phone, however as soon as I place the call, the existing on-screen options pop up.
The option to disable the default phone app is greyed out in settings, so unsure on how to resolve.
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Finally searched for the answer to this today, after several accidental holds on work calls.
The solution above with Google Phone APK worked for me. I just went to SETTINGS - APPLICATIONS - DEFAULT APPLICATIONS and then under Calling App near the top, changed it from Contacts to Phone. . For some reason, I cannot open the phone app itself (gives an error message) but calls do use the phone app rather than Samsung stock dialer.

Turn off screen!! Most phones allow you to turn screen off without interrupting the call.

Same issue with a galaxy A5 2016
Can't understand why samsung doesn't fix it

What happened to Advanced Messaging?!?!

US Unlocked S8+ on T Mobile
all the advanced messages features are gone! Can't send high quality MMS, theres no "typing" indicator. Nothing.
the "chat settings" menu option is also gone from the messaging app completely.
we also have an S8, same problem.
When/why did this happen? Is there a solution?
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i killed tupac said:
US Unlocked S8+ on T Mobile
all the advanced messages features are gone! Can't send high quality MMS, theres no "typing" indicator. Nothing.
the "chat settings" menu option is also gone from the messaging app completely.
we also have an S8, same problem.
When/why did this happen? Is there a solution?
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I noticed a lot of the apps have taken a hit, most recently I noticed the music app by samsung doesnt have the letters on the side scrolling area so you can leap to the first letter of the artist or track. The shuffle button is also missing.

choch69 said:
I noticed a lot of the apps have taken a hit, most recently I noticed the music app by samsung doesnt have the letters on the side scrolling area so you can leap to the first letter of the artist or track. The shuffle button is also missing.
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I found a spelling error in Samsungs XML file from the August update that I think caused all this. I'm going to ask for a second opinion in the dev section.

Pretty sure the unlocked firmware doesn't have advanced messaging

i killed tupac said:
I found a spelling error in Samsungs XML file from the August update that I think caused all this. I'm going to ask for a second opinion in the dev section.
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Do have more info?

I'm also experiencing this issue on my s8. There is no chat settings option in the messages app settings. Is there any other way to change the image quality of picture messages i send? At the moment the quality is so poor you can't even see the picture properly.

How to set different notification ringtone for different apps?

I would like to set different notification ringtones for gmail and sms. However, I cannot figure it out on P20. Any ideas? Thx.

You can set the individual ringtones in the settings of Gmail, Messages etc.

edwinek said:
You can set the individual ringtones in the settings of Gmail, Messages etc.
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Ok cool, explain !?
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For example, in Messages, click the menu button (top right), then select Settings -> Notifications -> Sound. Select the sound you like.
In Gmail: click the hamburger menu (top left), then scroll all the way down and select Settings. Select your account, then click Manage Notifications. Click on Mail -> Sound. Then select the sound.

Well it's not possible on the P20 Pro
I've looked everywhere how to set different tones for SMSes, Calendar events et emails et it's just impossible. I can't understand why Huawei would block that. It's so basic. Same thing with Gmail lables: impossible to set a specific tone per label. Why?!

same on P20, it just vibrates...what the heck

I replaced the SMS app with another one that allowes to change the tone (truecallers). For the calendar I use the Huawei app for the notifications only. Now for Gmail, I haven't found the way to set a particular tone for a specific label (which I could do on my previous phone).
And I have a problem with Airbnb that doesn't allow to change the notifications tone; my P20 Pro set it to "default" which is most inconvenient.

Same issue here, it seems that Huawei removed the option to choose a specific notification sound in notification management. I can't seem to understand the reasoning behind such a decision... Hopefully they will fix that in a future update

Can't change ringtone....
Wait--- they produced the fanciest camera-phone ever, costs a ferking THOUSAND dollars, and you can't change the sound that incoming gmails / SMS's make??? (On my new P20 Pro this appears to be the case)
YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME.

That's exactly it! It seems unbelievable. Worse... You cannot get rid of the Huawei calendar, therefore when you have Google calendar AND Huawei calendar running at the same time and that you want to add an event with the voice assistant, at the end, you have to manually tap on the calendar you want to enter the event in! No way to complete the task totally handsfree. I'm so not buying another Huawei phone the next time (even though the camera is great).

I'm really disappointed by this too, this is a huge problem! Android has had this ability for years, it makes no sense to take it away.

Same issue hete
luinnar said:
Same issue here, it seems that Huawei removed the option to choose a specific notification sound in notification management. I can't seem to understand the reasoning behind such a decision... Hopefully they will fix that in a future update
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Have you found a solution for this? I have the same problem... Cannot change messages notification tone. But I am surprised that the internet is not blown up with this error. Might work for some???

I think I've found a good solution! The AutoNotification app lets you set the sound for any of an apps Notification Categories! I haven't completely tested it yet but so far it seems to be doing what I need.

P20 Pro Setting Tunes/Tones
Irozsa said:
Have you found a solution for this? I have the same problem... Cannot change messages notification tone. But I am surprised that the internet is not blown up with this error. Might work for some???
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Hi, have you got this sorted yet?
I have not long had my P20 Pro and have also found it frustrating but I have sat and played around with it and found the solution, albeit it a bit of a hassle to do!
Apologies for no doubt going over old ground here, but I need to work on the assumption that there maybe others, slightly less experienced, that may also be trying to work this out.
Ringtone first! Use a computer and Windows Media Player, to first get your desired tunes/tones onto. (Rip into Media Player using MP3 from the settings tab).
Next, unlock your P20 Pro and connect to your computer using the supplied USB cable, once connected, swipe the screen down and select the “MTP” option (file transfer). Your P20 Pro will then be recognised by your computer and will quickly show up in Media Player on the right hand side.
It’s then just a matter of dragging and dropping any content from the left side of the Media Player window into this area on the right. Once done, be sure to click “sync” above your devices name.
Then disconnect your P20 Pro from the computer, go to “Settings”, then “Sounds”, scroll up until you see “Phone ringtone”, click this, next select “Music (on storage)” at the top right, choose your desired tune by popping a dot in the adjoining circle and finally click on the tick, top right corner, to apply. Done!
Next, Email notification sounds.
I have my home screen setup so that once unlocked, I can see the “@“ icon (with Email written underneath it) in the middle bottom section of the screen, but it is this icon you will need to use, if it’s not where mine is!
Although this may seem very odd, I can assure you that it works.
You MUST use this icon “@“ to setup your email account(s) in order to then be able to set different tunes/tones for each of them.
The first time you hit the “@“ icon you will be prompted to select what type of mail account you are using etc, follow all relevant onscreen prompts to get setup.
Whichever mail account you add first will become the default sender for emails, this can only be changed once you have added an additional email account.
Once your account(s) have been successfully setup, exit back to the home screen, only so that we are starting from the same point!
Select the “@“ icon, the default sending account opens first, next, click the three dots at the bottom right labelled “More”, then select “Settings”, look under the section “ACCOUNTS” and select which account you wish to deal with, next, scroll the screen up until you see the section “NOTIFICATION SETTINGS”, from here select “Choose ringtone”, and finally, select “Music (on storage)” to find the tunes/tones that you previously added using Windows Media Player, place a dot in the corresponding circle, click the tick to the the top right of the screen to apply your selection. This technique can now be used for all other email accounts, to give you separate tunes/tones for each email account.
You can, of course, also use a third party app, such as “Zedge Ringtones” and once you have selected and downloaded your chosen tone, it will appear under your phones settings/sounds/phone ringtone or default notification sound/Sound
Hope this helps, my P20 Pro is now finally personalised to my own liking!

I think I have worked it out.
Click on setting then click on general settings.
Then click on manage notification
Under you email address you will see - Email normal: allow these notifications. Click on the writing and not on the blue slide at the end.
Under notification category a little way down you will see sound. Change your notification

smicks said:
Wait--- they produced the fanciest camera-phone ever, costs a ferking THOUSAND dollars, and you can't change the sound that incoming gmails / SMS's make??? (On my new P20 Pro this appears to be the case)
YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME.
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Traded up from Honor 8 where I was happy as a clam regarding the notification options. I had them all just right: different ringtone for each SIM, separate notifications for my email accounts and, most importantly, different tones for SMS on each of my SIMs, plus the general notification tone for everything else. Now here I am, holding my Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS and all I get is ONE notification tone for my SMS and any other notifications.
Seriously?!

tsouthen said:
I'm really disappointed by this too, this is a huge problem! Android has had this ability for years, it makes no sense to take it away.
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Maybe someone has found the solution? I can’t believe P20 can’t set different tone for notifications and mail. It has tons of unuseful settings, but this one was essentiall! If I knew this before, I would never ever bye Huawei P20!! It’s a disaster! (

Unfortunatelly you can't.
I try all the methods above and none works.
sad but true...
Huawei is going down because of the poor software development.

staticxxx said:
Unfortunatelly you can't.
I try all the methods above and none works.
sad but true...
Huwaei is going down because of the poor software development.
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I have different ringtones for my notifications, sms and different ringtones for my 2 emails

Great!
On Huawei P20? Show how you did it!

Question Possible to disable rtt (real time text) button?

My new A32 5G on t-mobile comes with rtt call button set to "visible during the calls". The only other option is "always visible". As a result RTT call button is always on a call screen and I already accidntally activated it a couple of times during the call thus switching to RTT mode. I am never going to intentionally initiated RTT mode on my side and even though the intended user of this phone is hard of hearing, that person will in fact be completely lost if they do initiate it (and they will do so by accident). So I have a couple of questions.
First, since I have not seen this discussed yet I wonder whether other t-mobile users also have that "feature" or am I a rare exception? (Though I have two devices and both have RTT visible during all calls.)
The second question is -- is there a way to disable that button?

amelbeabk said:
For some reason real time text started showing up during my phone calls. There doesn't seem to be a way to turn it off. I don't need this feature, I don't like this feature and I want it gone.
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Do you use the original dialer or a google phone dialer? In my case I realized that the problem only exists with google phone (which is the one I use). The original Samsung dialer has the RTT entry safely hidden in the three dot overflow menu. At least when RTT is set to "only visible during the calls" in the settings.
I still prefer using google phone and that would need "not shown" (or whatever the correct name) entry that Samsung removed from the settings.

amelbeabk said:
For some reason real time text started showing up during my phone calls. There doesn't seem to be a way to turn it off. I don't need this feature, I don't like this feature and I want it Kodi nox gone.
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You can disable that feature on dialer menu, rtt was implemented by Android you could aslo disable said package
Implementing Real-Time Text | Android Open Source Project
source.android.com

Apparently, via other forums, if your caller has RTT on, you get it automatically (unconfirmed).
My Galaxy S10+ has NO off switch for RTT. The default dialer via Verizon/Samsung took a UI dive recently.
I installed the Google dialer and the UI was better, but RTT was on EVERY call.
I had to get RID of it, and finally, I found ACR Phone Dialer in the Google Play Store:
Highly recommend.
-Christian