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TaskOS, a powerfull task manager.

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Hi there, i just want to have feedback on my TaskOS app.
This application show to the users all the apps he opened and never closed. ( leave applications with HOME key and it will appear. Leave with back key and won't appear.)
The user can scroll between all these apps and launch one by clicking on it or kill it by dragging to the top ( like Palm PRE)
That's a beta, but all the mains features are there.
What do you think of it.
PS: i am looking for ROM developpers that would be able to launch it by long click on the "home" button or trackball/other.
Features
* customizable icon size
* wave effect ( i think i'll remove it)
* confirm killing app or not
* notification to launch easily ( looking for people who know ho to integrate this with long press on home button - trackball)
* more to come...
Will come
* theming the bar
* ignore apps by moving icon to the bottom
Screenshots:

Looks nice but why doesn't it show as many apps as say taskiller?
I'm using a Nexus One btw

For what version of Android is this? Can I run this on my 1.5 device with Sense?

iVisionX01 said:
Looks nice but why doesn't it show as many apps as say taskiller?
I'm using a Nexus One btw
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I said it here: this application only kills ACTIVE app's. I don't want to kill other apps.
Read informations here: http://geekfor.me/faq/you-shouldnt-be-using-a-task-killer-with-android/
leave (quit) applications with HOME key and it will appear. Leave with back key and won't appear.
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For what version of Android is this? Can I run this on my 1.5 device with Sense?
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This version is Android 2.1 on my hero. But yes of course, you can use it on a 1,5 device with sense!

nice thought, i like it!
I'm running 1.6 stock and unfortunately it doesn't show up when
i leave any app with home-key, but i find the idea of holding
home-key pressed in order to show up really nice!
...and yeah, i stopped using *press-here-to-kill-all-tasks*

I kinda like it
some suggestions:
- gestures (like from down to up to open it)
- Lock the slide up feature while scrolling
- Maybe previews of apps (would require lots of mem somehow)?
- click anywhere other than the switcher to close the switcher
- don't display apps twice
BTW: what about making an app launcher like the wave launcher from webOS? shouldnt be too hard and very useful

I like the idea of a Pre app launcher, but I want to say something related to memory may bog things down a little bit.

the_fish said:
- gestures (like from down to up to open it)
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Drag up to kill
Drag to the bottom of the screen to ignore
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the_fish said:
- Lock the slide up feature while scrolling
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Not so easy, but that's in my mind.
the_fish said:
- Maybe previews of apps (would require lots of mem somehow)?
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I don t think it's possible whith SDK
the_fish said:
- click anywhere other than the switcher to close the switcher
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Why not....
the_fish said:
- don't display apps twice
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Done in last update!

profete162 said:
Drag up to kill
Drag to the bottom of the screen to ignore
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Not so easy, but that's in my mind.
I don t think it's possible whith SDK
Why not....
Done in last update!
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alright. Nevermind the thumbnails by gestures i mean like a system one so you drag up from the bottom of the screen to open taskOS but i guess that isn't possible unfortunately... maybe use a longpress menu to open it? would be great if a different solution was possible to open the switcher up

see news here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5404622#post5404622 to launch with Home key, but i guess i won't have answers.
I think Google should allow users to make custom shortcuts by clicking on buttons!

Ignore function does not work on some screen sizes!!!!
I'll have a look thursday! Be patient

Could you possible add a memory counter at like the corner somewhere to show how much free ram we have? Also, any way to make this look/work a bit more like the WebOS cards if possible?
As for resolution I notice you have a Hero, so I take it you made the res for Hero(my Eris has the same res as the Hero)?

profete162 said:
I said it here: this application only kills ACTIVE app's. I don't want to kill other apps.
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This isn't entirely true.
Some apps need to be force killed.
Android takes care of this only when the situation is really dire.
Why waste the valuable RAM?
Let's say you use App "X" once a day, but it's a resource (memory + cpu) hungry app, like Maps and derivatives.
Now, this is an app which will figure in the active list, but some of them like remaining in the background. Have 5 of those, and your system will work at a crawl.
Now try killing that app. You can really feel the difference, especially if you're using 7201A based handsets (that's 528Mhz).
Take a look at com.eolwral.osmonitor.
IMO, the best task manager around. And it's free (as well as ad-free).
why not mail the author and share some ideas?
You do have a innovative approach to task management (ui-wise).

i don't know if anyone has the same problems, but since last update i keep getting force closes when trying to kill an app!
edit: dis- and reenabling kill popup fixed the problem. weird.

the_fish said:
i don't know if anyone has the same problems, but since last update i keep getting force closes when trying to kill an app!
edit: dis- and reenabling kill popup fixed the problem. weird.
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Thank for the feedback!
You are the only one people that I heard having this problem... Really strange but i am glad that Taskos work again!
Next time, send me the logcat so i will be able to correct the bug!

Yeah, it would be nice if we could use TaskOS by holding home... The normal Android switcher is so useless.

very nice app ... will be essential if you find a way to use as task switcher (longpress home)
could you maybe add the option to hide statusbar icon?
also kinetic scrolling would be very welcome

Inertia in scrolling: seem to be so hard to implement.... You will have to wait.
Long press home: Developpers don't have access to this! I will investigate with Custom ROM developers. Imagine all apps can acces home button and you press it!
Ability to remove statusbar icon: will be done in next update.
I think that I left a bug in previous update. Nobody told me and i just corrected this evening. Sorry for the inconveniance!

Short presentation video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9GUlAf5y8k

So does this software now have the ability to load via the home button?

[REQ] Lock Screen App

The power button on my N1 has been giving me fits, and given the number of people I've read about with "dead" power buttons, I think mine is going out so I'm trying to preserve it as long as possible.
I enabled trackball wake (using CM6) which takes care of 1/2 the equation, but I need a good lockscreen app (just something to make the phone go to sleep). I found one in the market called Lock Screen Enabler, but it's not a "true" lockscreen app and it's very buggy, causing all sorts of problems for me.
I've been a web developer for 8 years and recently got into Android development (which I hope to be doing full-time soon), so I thought I'd just code a quick app for personal use in 5 minutes.
The problem, however, is that the DEVICE_POWER permission is needed in order to call goToSleep() and from what I've read so far from other online posts, this permission is only granted to native system applications.
Since my phone is rooted, I even tried granting my application SU privileges, but that doesnt seem to work either.
So, my question boils down to how do I grant my application DEVICE_POWER permission? I figure if anyone out there knows the answer, it's going to be someone on XDA as this place is full of geniuses. Thanks in advance!!
UPDATE: I've attached the finished app. Made this for personal use but if anyone wants to use it they are welcome to. My only gripe about it right now is the "screen flicker" that happens when you launch it because it's trying to launch an app that immediately locks the screen and finishes itself. If I can figure out how to get the app to launch in a smaller window maybe I can minimize the size to reduce the screen flicker. But for now, this works and I can set it to launch when I click the clock on Fancy Widget, so I'm happy. Thanks again to everyone who offered answers to my questions. Just another reason why I love the Android development community!!
-teleknEsis

Search for Lock screen widget. I have the same problem and I use it. It immediately locks your phone once pressed

nDrg said:
Search for Lock screen widget. I have the same problem and I use it. It immediately locks your phone once pressed
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Awesome, thx! Still would like to know how they got that prompt to show that basically made the application an Administrator app. Seems like the missing piece I need to complete my own

teleknEsis said:
Awesome, thx! Still would like to know how they got that prompt to show that basically made the application an Administrator app. Seems like the missing piece I need to complete my own
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It seems that you'll need to add the application as a device administrator. There seems to be some decent information half way down this page under Device policy manager: Link.
I'd be interested in using this application as I can't change the icon of my previously mentioned widget.
Edit: More information here as well: Link.

nDrg said:
It seems that you'll need to add the application as a device administrator. There seems to be some decent information half way down this page under Device policy manager: Link.
I'd be interested in using this application as I can't change the icon of my previously mentioned widget.
Edit: More information here as well: Link.
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I will probably still go ahead and create one. I like how with FancyWidget you can set it so clicking the clock will launch an app. Unfortunately it doesn't work with widgets, so I need an extra icon on my home screen just to lock it. If you have an icon you'd like me to use, feel free to share and I'll put it in
And thx for the info!!

I would be happy with any icon to be honest, I just don't like the lock screen widget one Good luck bud

teleknEsis said:
..If you have an icon you'd like me to use, feel free to share and I'll put it in
And thx for the info!!
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Yeah, put my themed one in from LockScreenWidget (smoked)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731625

rori~ said:
Yeah, put my themed one in from LockScreenWidget (smoked)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731625
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Alright, I got it working, but there's one problem. It can't be uninstalled because it's currently a device admin. Same goes for that Lock Screen Widget I installed earlier.
Looking into a way to be able to uninstall, if one even exists....

You disabled: device administrator ?

Looking into a way to be able to uninstall, if one even exists....
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Try using "root explorer" to find the files and just delete them.

teleknEsis said:
Alright, I got it working, but there's one problem. It can't be uninstalled because it's currently a device admin. Same goes for that Lock Screen Widget I installed earlier.
Looking into a way to be able to uninstall, if one even exists....
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You need to go to Security & Location - Device Administrators and disable both there.

Hollow.Droid said:
You need to go to Security & Location - Device Administrators and disable both there.
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Good call. Thx. However, I also came up with a work-around for ppl who are just as lazy as myself. There are 2 icons in the launcher. The first will lock the screen (once you enable the app as a device admin). The second will disable the app as a device admin, allowing you to uninstall at your will.
I really intended for this app to be for personal use, but if anyone wants it I'll put it up here for you to download. If you'd rather I remove the second launcher icon and just let you to disable it through Security settings, I will also do this (as really, I don't plan on uninstalling any time soon so this is fine for myself).
Thanks to everyone who helped out!!!

teleknEsis said:
Good call. Thx. However, I also came up with a work-around for ppl who are just as lazy as myself. There are 2 icons in the launcher. The first will lock the screen (once you enable the app as a device admin). The second will disable the app as a device admin, allowing you to uninstall at your will.
I really intended for this app to be for personal use, but if anyone wants it I'll put it up here for you to download. If you'd rather I remove the second launcher icon and just let you to disable it through Security settings, I will also do this (as really, I don't plan on uninstalling any time soon so this is fine for myself).
Thanks to everyone who helped out!!!
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Yeah I'd appreciate the single launcher version please if possible

Hollow.Droid said:
Yeah I'd appreciate the single launcher version please if possible
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OK - I'll update and upload when I get into work

Application is in the OP. Have at it

Great, works perfect on MIUI 0.9.30

Does the job perfectly! I especially like how it runs as an app so I can change the icon

You're a lifesaver, or should I say power button saver
Thanks so much.
I tried to develop something similar before but got stuck. Saved me some time!

Thanks for creating such useful app for my N1. My power bt is fine, but I would like to preserve it to powering up/down the phone.
BTW, I also downloaded Lock Screen Widget to test it out. Is it possible that you can make your app to shut off the screen smoother, like LSW? I like it you set it up as an app, which is super useful for me set up as a gesture swipe on my LauncherPro dock icons.
Thanks again and keep up your good work!

Thanks again, your app is really great. But could you add a option to map it to the search button (long press) please?
Thank you!

Aviate - Tips and Tricks...

I wanted to start a thread to share info about the new launcher Aviate. There's no shortage of threads on requesting invites, so let's not do that here.
If you have Aviate and are actively using it, come here and share.
Thanks!
-bk
**Please do not use this thread for requesting invites!**

I've been using it for a day now and I find it curiously intriguing. It's a totally fresh user experience that feels a little like Google Now to me.
Frankly, I never thought ANY launcher could pull my attention away from my custom-crafted (ok, OCD-crafted) user experience I designed using Nova Launcher. I have the same design on all of my mobile devices and it feels like part of my DNA.
Can't say yet if Aviate will be a permanent replacement for my Nova-based home, but I seem to be staying with it.

Just saw the video presentation. I'm looking foward to have a little more feedback about this app.
I liked the fact that it categarises apps and I disliked (as in google now) the fact that you must have your gps on in order to take full advantage of it. Makes a lot of sense and it's very useful but I don't like the idea of sharing my whereabouts all the time...

Been playing with it since yesterday as well on my HTC One.
Like it so far, like the idea of the activities changing during the day. Not sure how it's controled though. Today ie, I set it to Work, and when checking my phone later on, it was set on Home... don't know why.
Of course the custom side of it is quite limited, I assumed it will be better with later versions.

Haven't figured out yet how to get shortcuts to contact phone numbers implemented in Aviate.
Any ideas?

Don't have "morning" and "night time" screens. Only "home" whole day. Any solution ?

To change between Fahrenheit and Celsius, long press on the weather notification and tap the toggle to change.

billykxda said:
Haven't figured out yet how to get shortcuts to contact phone numbers implemented in Aviate.
Any ideas?
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The only method I have found is to add a contact widget. Not perfect, but close.
I also haven't figured out how to save a bookmark icon to my favorites section on the home screen.
Another thing I would like to do is switch between the light and dark theme automatically based on time of day.
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minkmeister said:
The only method I have found is to add a contact widget. Not perfect, but close.
I also haven't figured out how to save a bookmark icon to my favorites section on the home screen.
Another thing I would like to do is switch between the light and dark theme automatically based on time of day.
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Thanks for the response. This is a deal-breaker for me, as I need easy access (direct-dial shortcuts) to my frequently-called contacts. I wrote to the Aviate team. I'll report back.

I think I like this launcher
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I think I like that screenshot!!!

TeflonMyk said:
I think I like that screenshot!!!
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I was able to get an invite for aviate and loaded it up and started setting it up, when I started to wonder if this was the launcher for me. I loved the idea of chameleon launcher back when it came out, how it changed your home screen based on time of day. This seems similar in many ways. But then it dawned on me, I generally do a lot of the same things on my phone no matter where I am. That being the case, would someone like me benefit from this type of launcher?

I have uninstalled and moved on.
Not being able to do direct dial shortcuts the way I want is a deal-breaker for me.
Plus, I found that I really don't need access to different apps at different times of the day. I like always knowing where they are - all the time.
More power to those that find they like Aviate. For me, it was a swing-and-a-miss.

Hi. Just found this thread. I'm loving Aviate so far and, I'm sure the customisation will improve in future releases.
I would like more customisation of the 'spaces' (manual addition/removal etc) and better theming support. Overall, I like it a lot and in sticking with it, at least, for now!
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

i use it on my gtab 2 (p3100), and it seems like it can be viewed on landscape mode. is there option to able to see on landscape mode?

rhmtmulyadi said:
i use it on my gtab 2 (p3100), and it seems like it can be viewed on landscape mode. is there option to able to see on landscape mode?
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I'm not seeing anything for landscape mode, probably another reason it is only supported on phones at this time. Does anyone know how to clear a location; as I accidentally clicked a nearby location now it keeps defaulting to it...?

opt05 said:
I'm not seeing anything for landscape mode, probably another reason it is only supported on phones at this time. Does anyone know how to clear a location; as I accidentally clicked a nearby location now it keeps defaulting to it...?
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That's exactly the same issue I'm having. Clicked on a local gift store and now I'm getting reminded about an 'occasion'. Actually it hasn't come up today so maybe it just disappears after a day or two. No way to clear manually...
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How do people change the theme (mainly colours) of the UI? I can't figure that out. Is there even any Aviate settings anywhere? I must be blind or something
Thanks!

Aleq said:
How do people change the theme (mainly colours) of the UI? I can't figure that out. Is there even any Aviate settings anywhere? I must be blind or something
Thanks!
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Menu > Settings > Light/Dark Theme

opt05 said:
Menu > Settings > Light/Dark Theme
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Pressing Menu button on my device reveals menu with "Settings" option (nothing else). But that takes me to the System Settings (Wifi, Bluetooth, Sound, Display, Storage, ...) So you do have Aviate specific Settings... hm!

Menus are gone

Good morning,
I haven't been able to wear my Gear S2 since last weekend and now when I put it on my menus are gone. I can't find anything except my steps, heart rate and the music I had downloaded. How do I get my menu's back?

What menus?

I figured it out. It's not really a menu it is like a quick start screen for certain apps. I just added them back in.

In Gear-land, those are called "widgets", and are dependent on the app developer. Most apps right now do not have widgets associated with them that can be placed in the "home" screen sequence.

dwallersv said:
In Gear-land, those are called "widgets", and are dependent on the app developer. Most apps right now do not have widgets associated with them that can be placed in the "home" screen sequence.
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I guess that shows my age by referring to widgets as "menus". Thanks for the help.

CarolDNC said:
I guess that shows my age by referring to widgets as "menus". Thanks for the help.
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I'd bet real $$ I'm older than you

S9 useful features

Let's face it. Samsung is known for tossing in everything but the kitchen sink. Sometimes the features stick. Sometimes they're complete duds. List some of the features you actually use that you wouldn't find in stock Android
Something I've found very useful is the edge panel smart select. For instance if something's in a language I don't understand. Select rectangular, highlight the text I want. Hit Bixby vision and it gets translated. Or an item I want to purchase it will recognize it. It's actually quite good
The option to make volume controls control media by default. Something I wish stock Android would adopt because 90% of the time when I want to turn the volume down or up its media. So I like that I can make that the primary control

zathus said:
Something I've found very useful is the edge panel smart select. For instance if something's in a language I don't understand. Select rectangular, highlight the text I want. Hit Bixby vision and it gets translated. Or an item I want to purchase it will recognize it. It's actually quite good
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I have try this but I can't find a way to do it.... I'm stuck in the step where you "Hit Bixby vision and it gets translated"
I can't find a way to open Bixby vision... the only thing that I can do when with smart selection I have selected the text is to save the text as photo...

I thought the Bixby button was the kitchen sink?

tsiglas said:
I have try this but I can't find a way to do it.... I'm stuck in the step where you "Hit Bixby vision and it gets translated"
I can't find a way to open Bixby vision... the only thing that I can do when with smart selection I have selected the text is to save the text as photo...
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Low left corner. There is eye like looking icon just tap that.

xtrustkillx said:
Low left corner. There is eye like looking icon just tap that.
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There is no eye icon or I'm missing something... Look at the screen shot... The word "ΤΕΛΟΣ" means "Finish" and that save the text as a photo... There isn't any icon of vision eye in all this procedure!
I'm using a text from opera browser and I try the same with a text from a photo... The same thing...
Exynos, Europe, Greece
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tsiglas said:
There is no eye icon or I'm missing something... Look at the screen shot... The word "ΤΕΛΟΣ" means "Finish" and that save the text as a photo... There isn't any icon of vision eye in all this procedure!
I'm using a text from opera browser and I try the same with a text from a photo... The same thing...
Exynos, Europe, Greece
https://postimg.org/image/u505u7n47/
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Tap that button and then youll get this. If not try to install ocr service.

It didn't seem to work all the time though?
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Yes I have noticed the same problem... Sometimes works and sometimes doesn't....

Did u actually enable the whole bixby vision service? Where u have to install it and "allow" for permissions. Pretty sure its in camera app. Then once bixby vision is good to go u should be able to use it in smart select/other places

I think the size of your selection matters. I was trying to pull a tracking number my wife sent. The first time I selected just the number. No bixby vision option. I selected more area and the option appeared.
Something else I noticed really cool is that pin to screen option. OMG so usful.

Bixby vision isssue
zathus said:
Let's face it. Samsung is known for tossing in everything but the kitchen sink. Sometimes the features stick. Sometimes they're complete duds. List some of the features you actually use that you wouldn't find in stock Android
Something I've found very useful is the edge panel smart select. For instance if something's in a language I don't understand. Select rectangular, highlight the text I want. Hit Bixby vision and it gets translated. Or an item I want to purchase it will recognize it. It's actually quite good
The option to make volume controls control media by default. Something I wish stock Android would adopt because 90% of the time when I want to turn the volume down or up its media. So I like that I can make that the primary control
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Hi,
i bought s9+ in Bosnia and Herzegovina and i paid a lot of money for it but the problem i can not use the phone in full capacity (especially bixby vision)
my question is : if i flashed new firmware (UK for example) am i going to have problem to use it with different sim cards or any other issue
bootloader ver G965FXXU2BRH1
pda ver same as previous
csc ver G965FXXU2BRG8

sarni84 said:
Did u actually enable the whole bixby vision service? Where u have to install it and "allow" for permissions. Pretty sure its in camera app. Then once bixby vision is good to go u should be able to use it in smart select/other places
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Yeah... i cant find it too -_- maybe he manually installed something?

drpop79 said:
Hi,
i bought s9+ in Bosnia and Herzegovina and i paid a lot of money for it but the problem i can not use the phone in full capacity (especially bixby vision)
my question is : if i flashed new firmware (UK for example) am i going to have problem to use it with different sim cards or any other issue
bootloader ver G965FXXU2BRH1
pda ver same as previous
csc ver G965FXXU2BRG8
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I go to great lengths to make my device not have bixby ?
You really aren't missing anything at all. Install Google Assistant if you're into this sort of app. You will be way ahead of stock Samsung ???