Wildfire not vibrating when recieving SMS - Wildfire General

Hey, I am getting so annoyed by this, and was praying someone could help lol.
My HTC Wildfire is not vibrating when recieving SMS's. I have checked and double checked the usual sms settings, which all show that it is meant to be on.
I have looked around the forums and have found this to be a re-occuring issue, the solution being to download an app called 'Sound manager'. However, I have looked on the android market place and just cannot find it...
If anyone can help me with this I will gladly have their baby's
Hangover

Hello Hangover,
I had exactly the same problem!!
To make it possible to find and install sound manager (plus all other apps that do not appear on the market on our QVGA Wildfire) do the following:
- Install the applications 'Appbrain' and 'Fast Web Installer' on your Phone.
- Go to appbrain.com on your pc and create your account
- Synchronise your Phone and the appbrain account with the Appbrain application on the phone
- Search for Sound Manager on the appbrain website and click install
- This will push the application directly to your phone without going via the Android Market.
- Application will download and install.
That's it!!
Cheers,
Sylvain

Sylle said:
Hello Hangover,
I had exactly the same problem!!
To make it possible to find and install sound manager (plus all other apps that do not appear on the market on our QVGA Wildfire) do the following:
- Install the applications 'Appbrain' and 'Fast Web Installer' on your Phone.
- Go to appbrain.com on your pc and create your account
- Synchronise your Phone and the appbrain account with the Appbrain application on the phone
- Search for Sound Manager on the appbrain website and click install
- This will push the application directly to your phone without going via the Android Market.
- Application will download and install.
That's it!!
Cheers,
Sylvain
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this does not seem to be a correct reply.. i dont have a solution .. but i would say if your phone is new get a replacement..Before that make sure you are using default sms app and not handcent sms or some other app.. if u are using some market app.. open the app press menu and check its settings...

warriorvibhu said:
this does not seem to be a correct reply.. i dont have a solution .. but i would say if your phone is new get a replacement..Before that make sure you are using default sms app and not handcent sms or some other app.. if u are using some market app.. open the app press menu and check its settings...
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Hi Warrior,
Not vibrating when receiving an SMS seems to be quite common on android devices. It's not a hardware fault, no need to return it therefore...
This problem is solved by installing the application Sound Manager and changing the vibration settings in that application. You can uninstall it afterwards again if you don't want to keep it without affecting the vibration behaviour.
www .tech-mania.com/2010/07/fix-htc-evo-4g-vibrating-receiving/
An additional problem on the Wildfire is that you simply can't find the application Sound Manager on the market (probably because of it's QVGA screen).
I described here above a way to find and install this application.
I'll leave it to the original poster to decide if he wants to read more about the solution I suggested and possibly try it afterwards.
I just know it worked for me...
Regards,
Sylvain

Ok buddy Sulvian thats great i thought you were trying to promote appbrain..
By the way ppl can also try to see the settings by opening the msg app pressing the settings and exploring to desired setting...

Sylle said:
Hello Hangover,
I had exactly the same problem!!
To make it possible to find and install sound manager (plus all other apps that do not appear on the market on our QVGA Wildfire) do the following:
- Install the applications 'Appbrain' and 'Fast Web Installer' on your Phone.
- Go to appbrain.com on your pc and create your account
- Synchronise your Phone and the appbrain account with the Appbrain application on the phone
- Search for Sound Manager on the appbrain website and click install
- This will push the application directly to your phone without going via the Android Market.
- Application will download and install.
That's it!!
Cheers,
Sylvain
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When I get the install option on the AppBrain app I click it and it says "Not Found. The requested item could not be found."
I've synched the device and it can see the items I want to install and I've tried this on a few different apps and same error keeps coming up. Any suggestions on how to get this to work?

Trism said:
When I get the install option on the AppBrain app I click it and it says "Not Found. The requested item could not be found."
I've synched the device and it can see the items I want to install and I've tried this on a few different apps and same error keeps coming up. Any suggestions on how to get this to work?
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Dude did you try what i said..press Menu>>all apps>> Select the sms app>> When its open again tap Menu select settings.. and you will see things like notification settings and vibrate on sms ... I dont have any of my android phones with me right now till tomorrow.. so try and explore to the correct settings..
TO try what Sulvian said ::
1> Go to market and search Barcode Scanner (make sure it can read 2D barcodes) install it.
2> Run the program and with your camera scan the following code
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
and now you are done..
ALso if the above thing does not work try to google for soundmanager.apk
HAVE FUN let me know if it works for you.

Ok I'm an idiot. I had set up the appbrain app but not the fast download thing . It works fine now. Thanks for your advice anyway dude, much appreciated.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App

Hey thats great plzz close the thread and ask hangover to add solved in the title..

Trism said:
Ok I'm an idiot. I had set up the appbrain app but not the fast download thing . It works fine now. Thanks for your advice anyway dude, much appreciated.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App
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Yeah... You need BOTH applications for it to work
The appbrain application itself will simply redirect your phone to the official Android Market causing the 'NOT FOUND' message for some apps.
The Fast Web Installer application will circumvent the 'Android Market-step' and send the app directly to your Phone.
I'm glad it worked for you too!
warriorvibhu said:
Dude did you try what i said..press Menu>>all apps>> Select the sms app>> When its open again tap Menu select settings.. and you will see things like notification settings and vibrate on sms ... I dont have any of my android phones with me right now till tomorrow.. so try and explore to the correct settings..
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That's indeed the first thing to check...
Although all settings were set correctly on my Wildfire it would still NOT vibrate when receiving an SMS. If you are in the same situation too, try to install the sound manager application with the procedure described above.
Cheers,
Sylvain

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SpoonAlarm 2 - Released 31/07/08

Thought you might like to know, everybody's favourite FREE wm6 alarm replacement has been updated. It's way better than the in built alarm tool. Check it out at :
http://www.spoontools.com/index_files/Page1220.htm
Whats new in v2 :
1. Recurring Alarm
2. Save settings on close
3. Support for both mp3 and wav files
4. New snoozer that also plays the songs (instead of opening Media Player)
5. More snooze options
6. Tray icon for easy access to the SpoonAlarm from the today screen
7. Auto start on star-up.
8. Bugs fixes
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Quick question - Tray icon is optional?
where?
on page say "Click to download the SpoonAlarm.CAB installation and run it locally on your PDA" but i not see the link.
please can you put it on this post, link or the file?.
thanks and sorry for my english
john_smith said:
on page say "Click to download the SpoonAlarm.CAB installation and run it locally on your PDA" but i not see the link.
please can you put it on this post, link or the file?.
thanks and sorry for my english
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There is a BIG download icon just next to the text you said... but heres the download link..
http://www.spoontools.com/Downloads/downloader_alarm.htm
Anyone else having problem selecting a sound wav or mp3 ... nothing is shown in the list...!?
I'm running this on my Diamond...
ok
ok thanks, in mozilla i cannot see the box , on ie7 i can see the box but no the image .
one more time thanks for you fast reply.
john_smith said:
on page say "Click to download the SpoonAlarm.CAB installation and run it locally on your PDA" but i not see the link.
please can you put it on this post, link or the file?.
thanks and sorry for my english
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Try
This
Quick questions:
Is it customizable?
Doesn't seem to work very well on Diamond... when I do a restart it pop ups when I'm typing my Pin code... and then The icon is hiding 'behind' TouchFlo .. so I cant get to it... and nothing happens when I try to start it in the Start menu...
And I cant chose any alarm sounds....
Anyone else having problems with Diamond and SpoonAlarm?
ok
on ie not see the image but i can download it.
testing....
thanks
Ironically, I never heard of this program until yesterday and downloaded the previous version yesterday. It seemed call but it kept going off every 3 minutes. I said dismiss but it just kept going off so I uninstalled it. But it keeps going off, even though it's uninstalled. Thankfully it stopped for now, but I think it may happen again. How can it keep going if I uninstalled it?
Nice but I don't like the tray item. When launching the app for the second time it won't show up, you have to use the tray item. I use Throttle Launcher so the tray is hidden, which makes the app quite unusable.
SpoonAlarm 2.0
I think there are some issues with Diamond, a friend of mine already reported it's not working very well for him too.
I will check it out and try to fix the problem.
Can you explain the tray icon problem please?
Thanks!
Gil.
http://mobilespoon.blogspot.com
Thanks for your feedback,
I thought people will actually like the tray icon...
Any suggestions how I can enable easy access to it without the tray?
Gil.
http://mobilespoon.blogspot.com
[email protected] said:
Thanks for your feedback,
I thought people will actually like the tray icon...
Any suggestions how I can enable easy access to it without the tray?
Gil.
http://mobilespoon.blogspot.com
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Have a way to link it to the taskbar clock, or the user can create a shortcut in whatever launcher they use.
Thanks.
So I think what I will do is to give it as optional configuration.
Will update you as soon as it is fixed.
Gil.
I too hadn't heard about your program until today - and it seems great, except for the tray icon...
There are many places you can allow the user to place the icon:
Tray
Control Panel
Start Menu Panel (main)
Start Menu -> Programs
If you could create an option to allow the user to create a quick access shortcut in one or more of those locations, then I think you'll probably make everyone's day.
Other than that, the application looks much nicer and more powerful than the default WM clock/alarm utility. Great job!
Looks good , like to see the update with a short cut to. Thanks for your hard work .
T M Z
Possible to set multiple alarms ?
Not working
I was looking forward to this program but it doesn't work for me.
a- I can't use the tray icon. I NEVER look at the today screen.
b- I can't select an MP3. It doesn't show any.
I need to be able to run it from a shortcut.
I am hoping it will work soon. I'll even donate $10 if it works.
Thanks,
Jeannette
Tilt
Pat123 said:
Possible to set multiple alarms ?
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Currently the default one does and any alternate alarm program I get must at bare minimum, have teh same features as the default alarm, plus of course the addition creature features. So multi alarm would have to be there in order for me to use it.
I am happy with the default alarm to be honest. My ONLY grief is the lack of MP3 support for setting the alarm sounds. The SpoonAlarm looks good but if teh curently functionality is missing at all then it does me no good and I will stick with the default alarm. I just have to convert MP3 sounds to wave and make sure they are in the windows folder, a pain but it works.
Is there a way SpoonAlarm can map to the alarm icon (next to the clock) in HTCHome? Looks like a good basic alarm app though. A lot of these alarm apps have horrible looking UI's with non touch friendly interfaces.

Imagio WM 6.5 Start UP/Services Clean Up

I'm a Windows Technician for PC, this is the first time I have jumped into the world of Windows Mobile. I bought a Imagio with Windows 6.5 from Verizon wireless and I'm trying to clean it up as much as possible "like I would my pc" and hopefully extend the life of my battery in the process. I installed SKTools and so far I have managed to lower memory usage to 50 %
Windows Start-UP
poutlook.lnk;1
BTTrayCE.lnk;2
LaunchGettingStarted.lnk;3
DelWMPTempFolder.lnk;4
PKG.lnk;5
HTCStartUp.lnk;6
Voice Command.lnk;7
RunCC.exe;0
BootLauncher.exe;0
TimeWizard.exe;0
SetIntoTodayRegFlag.exe;0
mflo_starter.exe;0
connmgr.exe;0
shell32.exe;0
sdpready.exe;0
tskschedule.exe;0
autotimeupdate.exe;0
ciphase2.exe;0
coldinit.exe;0
services.exe;0
gwes.exe;0
uptimesqm.exe;0
TimeWizard.exe;0
initvmmap.exe;0
device.exe;0
Services
USSD;Started;APP8:
Power Service;Unknown;AP16:
WLMService;Stopped;WLM0:
HTC Application Service;Started;HAP0:
HTCSipSrvc;Unknown;HSS0:
HTCGeoSrvc;Started;HGS0:
htcDevService;Started;HDS0:
HTCVolumeControl;Started;VOL0:
Data Call Entry;Unknown;AP23:
CM Guardian;Unknown;AP22:
htcStartMenuService;Started;EMX0:
AGPS notification service;Started;GPP1:
CLL;Started;CLL0:
App Service;Unknown;APP1:
Notification Manager;Started;NTF0:
PhoneExt Service;Unknown;AP18:
Bluetooth Profiles;Unknown;BTP1:
dald;Started;DAL2:
HtcServices;Started;HSV2:
wm_vnic;Started;FLO0:
smarttouch;Started;SMT1:
Bluetooth Audio Gateway;Stopped;BAG0:
Software Disable Dialog Service;Unknown;SDD0:
Software Management service;Unknown;SWM0:
Certificate Enroll Engine;Stopped;CES0:
regextdev;Started;SNA0:
DPT;Started;DPT0:
OBEX;Stopped;OBX0:
LAS;Started;LAS0:
CredentialManager;Started;CRD0:
NOTIFY;Started;NFY0:
Microsoft My Phone;Unknown;SBB0:
Bluetooth HID Loader;Started;BHL0:
sqmsvc;Started;SQM0:
Any input on any unnecessary Item above is much appreciated!
Push internet
I didn't see it there. did you disable it too?
Push Internet
I have disabled push mail for Outlook at Comm Manager, is this is what you refer too then yes.
Thanks
bastukee said:
I have disabled push mail for Outlook at Comm Manager, is this is what you refer too then yes.
Thanks
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Push internet was a new feature introduced that made it so pages you specify on the internet tab would automatically be downloaded in the background according to a schedule. When you visit the link on the internet tab, you bring up a cached (and reasonably updated based on schedule) version that loads much faster.
Disabling push internet disables your phone from downloading the pages, which results in better battery (less data transfer) and more memory (less instructions sitting in memory.)
So what have people been disabling...please specify the file instead of telling me like push internet..cause there isn't a file that says push internet. I've been trying to figure out what services, and startup programs I can do without. Thanks in advance!
Seems like a tons of crap in there: I'm no expert but
Windows Start-UP
poutlook.lnk;1
BTTrayCE.lnk;2
LaunchGettingStarted.lnk;3 Delete
DelWMPTempFolder.lnk;4 Delete
PKG.lnk;5 Delete???
HTCStartUp.lnk;6
Voice Command.lnk;7 Delete
RunCC.exe;0 Delete
BootLauncher.exe;0
TimeWizard.exe;0
SetIntoTodayRegFlag.exe;0 Delete ???
mflo_starter.exe;0
connmgr.exe;0
shell32.exe;0
sdpready.exe;0
tskschedule.exe;0
autotimeupdate.exe;0
ciphase2.exe;0
coldinit.exe;0
services.exe;0
gwes.exe;0
uptimesqm.exe;0
TimeWizard.exe;0
initvmmap.exe;0
device.exe;0
Services
USSD;Started;APP8:
Power Service;Unknown;AP16:
WLMService;Stopped;WLM0:
HTC Application Service;Started;HAP0:
HTCSipSrvc;Unknown;HSS0: Delete
HTCGeoSrvc;Started;HGS0: Delete
htcDevService;Started;HDS0:
HTCVolumeControl;Started;VOL0:
Data Call Entry;Unknown;AP23:
CM Guardian;Unknown;AP22:
htcStartMenuService;Started;EMX0: Delete
AGPS notification service;Started;GPP1:
CLL;Started;CLL0:
App Service;Unknown;APP1:
Notification Manager;Started;NTF0:
PhoneExt Service;Unknown;AP18:
Bluetooth Profiles;Unknown;BTP1:
dald;Started;DAL2:
HtcServices;Started;HSV2:
wm_vnic;Started;FLO0:
smarttouch;Started;SMT1:
Bluetooth Audio Gateway;Stopped;BAG0:
Software Disable Dialog Service;Unknown;SDD0:
Software Management service;Unknown;SWM0:
Certificate Enroll Engine;Stopped;CES0:
regextdev;Started;SNA0:
DPT;Started;DPT0:
OBEX;Stopped;OBX0:
LAS;Started;LAS0:
CredentialManager;Started;CRD0:
NOTIFY;Started;NFY0:
Microsoft My Phone;Unknown;SBB0:
Bluetooth HID Loader;Started;BHL0:
sqmsvc;Started;SQM0:
Thanks player911...if anyone can add to his list it would be greatly appreciated...especially the startup stuff!!
how can I add an .exe start up when the Imagio turns on
slumpey326 said:
how can I add an .exe start up when the Imagio turns on
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Using Touch Commander you can select the exe file then go to File and >>>>>>>>> on the menu. Pick Create shortcut. Click on Tree and browse to \Windows\Startup and say OK. You now have a shortcut (.lnk file) to that exe in the Startup folder which will start on next boot.
player911 said:
Seems like a tons of crap in there: I'm no expert but
Windows Start-UP
poutlook.lnk;1
BTTrayCE.lnk;2
LaunchGettingStarted.lnk;3 Delete
DelWMPTempFolder.lnk;4 Delete
PKG.lnk;5 Delete???
HTCStartUp.lnk;6
Voice Command.lnk;7 Delete
RunCC.exe;0 Delete
BootLauncher.exe;0
TimeWizard.exe;0
SetIntoTodayRegFlag.exe;0 Delete ???
mflo_starter.exe;0
connmgr.exe;0
shell32.exe;0
sdpready.exe;0
tskschedule.exe;0
autotimeupdate.exe;0
ciphase2.exe;0
coldinit.exe;0
services.exe;0
gwes.exe;0
uptimesqm.exe;0
TimeWizard.exe;0
initvmmap.exe;0
device.exe;0
Services
USSD;Started;APP8:
Power Service;Unknown;AP16:
WLMService;Stopped;WLM0:
HTC Application Service;Started;HAP0:
HTCSipSrvc;Unknown;HSS0: Delete
HTCGeoSrvc;Started;HGS0: Delete
htcDevService;Started;HDS0:
HTCVolumeControl;Started;VOL0:
Data Call Entry;Unknown;AP23:
CM Guardian;Unknown;AP22:
htcStartMenuService;Started;EMX0: Delete
AGPS notification service;Started;GPP1:
CLL;Started;CLL0:
App Service;Unknown;APP1:
Notification Manager;Started;NTF0:
PhoneExt Service;Unknown;AP18:
Bluetooth Profiles;Unknown;BTP1:
dald;Started;DAL2:
HtcServices;Started;HSV2:
wm_vnic;Started;FLO0:
smarttouch;Started;SMT1:
Bluetooth Audio Gateway;Stopped;BAG0:
Software Disable Dialog Service;Unknown;SDD0:
Software Management service;Unknown;SWM0:
Certificate Enroll Engine;Stopped;CES0:
regextdev;Started;SNA0:
DPT;Started;DPT0:
OBEX;Stopped;OBX0:
LAS;Started;LAS0:
CredentialManager;Started;CRD0:
NOTIFY;Started;NFY0:
Microsoft My Phone;Unknown;SBB0:
Bluetooth HID Loader;Started;BHL0:
sqmsvc;Started;SQM0:
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Sorry for the stupid questions, but I am no where near the level of computer knowledge some of you guys have so be patient.
1) when looking for these programs, are you finding them in the file explorer?
2) if they are deleted, are then gone for good. I would hate to get rid of something and then realize I needed it cause if I screw it up, there is no way I am fixing it right back like some of you guys or gals can do.
My imagio though was running around 60% when I had sense UI on it, but with the HTC touch flo home screen on, it is running around 70-80% so getting it down will be a big help.
Thanks in advance.
player911
I have deleted the Items you have recomended on my start up and it works good so far.
I Googled the services you have recommended and they seem to be of use, "I'm no expert on them" so I have left them for the time being.
psalm462
I being using SKTools, is basicly a full suit of diferent tools, including one I would say resembles msconfig from Xp/Vista/Win7 where you can disable items and re-enable them in case you need too. I disabled TouchFlow and the TV Icon thing and that alone freed about 20% of memory.
Here is what I have. Even with Shozu running, I am running at about 57-60%
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Very difficult to follow your list by Images
I have lowered my Memory usage to 41 % upon boot with these 2 cabs, I can confirm they work good on my Imagio.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=85996
Original and More tweaks
http://sskusers.net/support/showthread.php?t=149
I cant get sktools to install keeps telling me it is not a pocket pc app and yes I checked to ensure I dl the wm6 ver.Any ideas?
Not sure, but I can think of a few things. How are you installing it? Did you get the .cab for SKfile or a exe? Also I suggest updating your .Net Framework to version 3.5
http://rapidshare.com/files/123693999/NET_CF_3.5.7283.cab
I have 3.5 running thx.What the message tells me is that I dont have a PPC.Strange
It says "sksetup is not a valid Pocket PC application. I have dl the wm ver from the sk web site
randcool said:
It says "sksetup is not a valid Pocket PC application. I have dl the wm ver from the sk web site
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Make sure it's for PocketPC (touchscreen) and not Smartphone (non-touchscreen).
supertrac said:
I didn't see it there. did you disable it too?
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There isn't Push Internet on the Imagio, it is only on the TP2.
Not sure what I am doing wrong but when I dl the WM 6 ver it still says Not the ver for a ppc I know I am missing something but don't know what it is.

Google Car Dock app updated; in market

Nice update for Car Home:
http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/20...tm_source=tcm&utm_medium=ttl&utm_campaign=gmb
I can't find the application on the market, and the link is broken...
Sent from my Nexus One using Tapatalk
great!
but it looks like it is not installing in CM6. "Not Signed properly" error.
I'll have to include it in one of my update packs...
Sent from my Nexus One using Tapatalk
unforgiven512 said:
I can't find the application on the market, and the link is broken...
Sent from my Nexus One using Tapatalk
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Here
market.android.com/details?id=com.google.android.carhome
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
..and its a very nice update, finally
arkavat said:
great!
but it looks like it is not installing in CM6. "Not Signed properly" error.
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I have it installed on CM6.
Just have to remove the existing copy first...
(I used Root Explorer, and added .bak to the existing filename, so I could restore easily).
Reboot in between removing the old copy, and installing the new...
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
i am getting frequent force closes. anyone else experiencing it?
Anyone have the APK? I wanna push it to system/app. It won't install from the market for me (and I've already removed the old one, but not the launcher as instructed elsewhere).
Yeah, it's actually useful now! It's basically a big simplified configurable launcher now, which is good for car use, although I still don't get why they desaturate the icons, makes them hard to see. That's exactly what you don't want driving!
Anywho, so you can move icons around, add shortcuts, etc... And when you hit the home button it returns back to Car Home.. so makes it easy for me to put Waze, Gasbuddy, GeOrg etc all in the same place without poking through the launcher to do it.
We'll see how the "auto run on bluetooth" thing works I suppose, but there's that feature. So far I don't see my phone automatically connect to my BT GPS so not sure it'll automatically do anything here, but we'll see. None the less, seems like it might be useful now, wasn't before IMO.
This happens on my Nexus One with Android 2.2.1 stock (FRG83) when I use the QR code from the post above: I get a dialog telling me: "Not found: The requested item could not be found".
When I search on the market with the phrase "car home", I don't see any application from Google.
I'm located in Germany, maybe that is a problem?
To get it to install correctly on CM6...
Uninstall the Google Car Home app via Titanium Backup (I had 2 in Titanium Backup and uninstalled both)
Reboot
Install from Market
Open the Gapps zip file (mine was in /sdcard/clockworkmod/download/mirror.kanged.net/gapps/gapps-hdpi-20100817-signed.zip) with Root Explorer (or similar) and extract the CarHomeLauncher.apk
Install CarHomeLauncher.apk from wherever you extracted it (mine was /sdcard/extracted/)
Enjoy!!!
if you have the google dock you dont need to add the launcher back into it
this is a very nice update. 4 screens to create shortcuts and i think it fixed a problem i was running into with using voice search, i had to speak very loudly when it was docked in the google car dock. it didnt seem like it would pick up my voice very well and now it does. i like how now when its docked it gives you the option when you "exit car dock" it lets you switch back to it from the notification bar. also love being able to access the android menu from the settings now. used to have to close out of the car home completely before.
Thx for the info. It works now. How about street view. I uninstalled it using titanium cuz when I tried downloading from the market it would fail at installation.
Your help is greatly appreciate.
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Thx for the info. It works now. How about street view. I uninstalled it using titanium cuz when I tried downloading from the market it would fail at installation.
WiKDMoNKY said:
To get it to install correctly on CM6...
Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Uninstall the Google Car Home app via Titanium Backup (I had 2 in Titanium Backup and uninstalled both)
Reboot
Install from Market
Open the Gapps zip file (mine was in /sdcard/clockworkmod/download/mirror.kanged.net/gapps/gapps-hdpi-20100817-signed.zip) with Root Explorer (or similar) and extract the CarHomeLauncher.apk
Install CarHomeLauncher.apk from wherever you extracted it (mine was /sdcard/extracted/)
Enjoy!!!
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To install Street View for Google Maps...
Uninstall the Street View via Titanium Backup
Reboot (it will not work without rebooting)
Install from Market (Street View for Google Maps)
Enjoy!!!
scmc75 said:
Thx for the info. It works now. How about street view. I uninstalled it using titanium cuz when I tried downloading from the market it would fail at installation.
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The new car dock installed for me, but I can't launch it - I don't gave an icon anymore.
CM6 nightly build 184
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Open the Gapps zip file (mine was in /sdcard/clockworkmod/download/mirror.kanged.net/gapps/gapps-hdpi-20100817-signed.zip) with Root Explorer (or similar) and extract the CarHomeLauncher.apk
Install CarHomeLauncher.apk from wherever you extracted it (mine was /sdcard/extracted/
J.L.C. said:
The new car dock installed for me, but I can't launch it - I don't gave an icon anymore.
CM6 nightly build 184
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Thank you for all your help. Everything you have suggested worked.
WiKDMoNKY said:
To install Street View for Google Maps...
Uninstall the Street View via Titanium Backup
Reboot (it will not work without rebooting)
Install from Market (Street View for Google Maps)
Enjoy!!!
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khaytsus said:
Yeah, it's actually useful now! It's basically a big simplified configurable launcher now, which is good for car use, although I still don't get why they desaturate the icons, makes them hard to see. That's exactly what you don't want driving!
Anywho, so you can move icons around, add shortcuts, etc... And when you hit the home button it returns back to Car Home.. so makes it easy for me to put Waze, Gasbuddy, GeOrg etc all in the same place without poking through the launcher to do it.
We'll see how the "auto run on bluetooth" thing works I suppose, but there's that feature. So far I don't see my phone automatically connect to my BT GPS so not sure it'll automatically do anything here, but we'll see. None the less, seems like it might be useful now, wasn't before IMO.
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Um, so I take some of it back.. the Automatic screen mode is no more than the current Auto screen, I was hoping it would be um... More for car?? Based on assumed sunlight, not the ambient sensor. So I still have to adjust the brightness in Tasker for navigation.
And the subued icons are just suck, they blend into the background too much.

android question(NAND)

ok so a friend did this flashing rooting or whatever for me and i now have android on my hd2...i LOVE IT but i have some issues...
first of all I miss the ''styles'' or ''themes'' on my phone, I only have the like16blocks cube looking menu on my home screen(in the middle) with left a phone icon and right a globe(internet)
I want the other version where you have some sort of actual menu like this
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I cant seem to change that or download it on the market so if i have to instal some sort of other android I'm fine with that cus i have this look...
second of all, I have KPN Hi(a provider) and they have this program ''funambol'' which allows me to store all my favs and contacts+Facebook linked contacts to their server online and sync it on my phone.
when i had winmo this worked great, when ever they updated their pic on fb the picture on my phone would also change which i really like!
I tried installing funambol on my android, worked but i cant seem to link the Facebook pictures..it just says something in the description like <HTCData><!--please do not modify-->>Facebook>id:65532 etc etc etc...not working
these 2 major problems are the only ones I can think of at the moment and it would be great if any1 could link me to a android version that does have that menu or tell me where to download it
oh the version i have
android : 2.3.2
kernel-version
[email protected] #26
build number
gingerbread HD2 V1.4
hope this helps you guys help me
merci!
You can't do the one in pic right now because that has sense. Gingerbread doesn't have sense up to date.
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You would need to flash a sense based rom to get your phone like the picture but as the previous poster said it would need to be froyo and not gingerbread (not a big deal imo)......
As for the app problem, as I dont use it Im not entirely sure. Did you try to import a backup you made when you were using windows because "<HTCData><!--please do not modify-->>Facebook>id:65532" looks like the same information that winmo atttaches to contacts to link them with facebook and wont be recognised by android.
You'll probably have to associate them manually then create a new backup with the android version of the app......
You can always use ADW Launcher, GO Launcher or Zeam Launcher for a home screen replacement. There are themes designed for them.
noxxerr said:
You can always use ADW Launcher, GO Launcher or Zeam Launcher for a home screen replacement. There are themes designed for them.
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thanks!
do those themes also have that sense look? im downloading adw launches now and ill try to find a froyo/sense looking design
and yes i made a winmo backup...but i also cannot find where to add a link to fb on android..any1 can help with that? :O
lunaticz0r said:
but i also cannot find where to add a link to fb on android..any1 can help with that? :O
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Just run and sign into the Facebook app. It'll associate your Facebook account with the phone and you can set it to sync with your contacts.
johncmolyneux said:
Just run and sign into the Facebook app. It'll associate your Facebook account with the phone and you can set it to sync with your contacts.
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thanks! i guess ill have to delete every single contact first and re-add them :/ GONNA TAKE SOME TIME T___T
and btw for anyone in europe : do you know how to but stuff from the market without a creditcard? i want to but that adw launcher EX but it has to be paid with creditcard :/
lunaticz0r said:
thanks! i guess ill have to delete every single contact first and re-add them :/ GONNA TAKE SOME TIME T___T
and btw for anyone in europe : do you know how to but stuff from the market without a creditcard? i want to but that adw launcher EX but it has to be paid with creditcard :/
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Why do you have to delete your contacts? Facebook will link them - not create new ones.
Paying for market apps is more dependant on the country of origin of the app. Different countries allow different payment methods. It's not where you're from - it's where they're from. If it says you need to pay with credit card, then I'm afraid you need to pay with credit card.
There are solutions to this though. You can get debit cards that work in exactly the same way as a credit card, but they're pre-paid. It just gives you a working CC number.
damn you really are smart and help full thanks allot!
and i thought i had to delete them because now, their linked to a non-existent facebook winmo profile..cus at ''opmerkingen'' (i think that in english means comment or something) at a random contact it gives that HTC data please do not modify stuff...and deleting that takes more them then just making new contacts, unless if i add facebook to my phone it automatically deletes those comments..?
how do i make a screenshot? it would help me explain my situation more because my English is not the best
lunaticz0r said:
damn you really are smart and help full thanks allot!
and i thought i had to delete them because now, their linked to a non-existent facebook winmo profile..cus at ''opmerkingen'' (i think that in english means comment or something) at a random contact it gives that HTC data please do not modify stuff...and deleting that takes more them then just making new contacts, unless if i add facebook to my phone it automatically deletes those comments..?
how do i make a screenshot? it would help me explain my situation more because my English is not the best
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There's plenty of apps on the market for taking screenshots, but there's a good one simply called "screenshot" that's free.

[Q] WhatsApp Problem

Hello All,Ive purchased Gionee Elife E7 and there is a problem with WhatsApp that there is no push message notification...When I open WhatsApp i can see the messages notification of what all messages ive received..any one facing the same problem and have a solution to it??
GTARaja said:
Hello All,Ive purchased Gionee Elife E7 and there is a problem with WhatsApp that there is no push message notification...When I open WhatsApp i can see the messages notification of what all messages ive received..any one facing the same problem and have a solution to it??
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Yes Me too facing the same issue. Didn't find a solution either.
Here's a fix:
Grato said:
Yes Me too facing the same issue. Didn't find a solution either.
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This is a known issue with the default launcher of Elife E7. Whenever you quit an app (by sliding it away on the homescreen), the launcher force quits the app. So, if you close WhatsApp like this, you automatically turn off the notifications.
There are two ways to solve the problem:
1) Don't ever quit WhatsApp by sliding to clear it in the Navi launcher.
2) Use another launcher, like Nova Prime or so.
1995ad said:
This is a known issue with the default launcher of Elife E7. Whenever you quit an app (by sliding it away on the homescreen), the launcher force quits the app. So, if you close WhatsApp like this, you automatically turn off the notifications.
There are two ways to solve the problem:
1) Don't ever quit WhatsApp by sliding to clear it in the Navi launcher.
2) Use another launcher, like Nova Prime or so.
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It still doesn't do that trick. Unless you keep opening it frequently, It will be killed in the background after a while. Really annoying.
One thing I tried to no avail is to install Xposed and install the 'App Settings' module and make Whatsapp a RESIDENT app. Still it will get killed.
NHS2008 said:
It still doesn't do that trick. Unless you keep opening it frequently, It will be killed in the background after a while. Really annoying.
One thing I tried to no avail is to install Xposed and install the 'App Settings' module and make Whatsapp a RESIDENT app. Still it will get killed.
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Really Amigo is a fail by GiONEE...either they should improve the OS or discard it..i think i bought a wrong handset..
Whats app on e7
i m also facing the same problem with my whats app on my gionee eife e7.
I'm not sure if this option could help, but try disabling that "Auto-clean" option under Power saving and it should stop closing processes like Whatsapp and others -
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
1manshow said:
I'm not sure if this option could help, but try disabling that "Auto-clean" option under Power saving and it should stop closing processes like Whatsapp and others -
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I also thought that might be it but It triggers if we enter power saving mode right? Such a confusing app. I never enable power-saving,
but hey! lets try it.
Maybe you guys can go to Developer Settings and increase the background process limit. Worth a try I guess.
I was quite interested in this phone but I've no clue about Gionee's service nor do I know if they will ever post OTA updates for the phone.
NHS2008 said:
I also thought that might be it but It triggers if we enter power saving mode right? Such a confusing app. I never enable power-saving,
but hey! lets try it.
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:good: Sure, I just got my phone delivered, but haven't opened the box yet. Let me know if that option works and WhatsApp works fine after disabling that.
Evander_F said:
Maybe you guys can go to Developer Settings and increase the background process limit. Worth a try I guess.
I was quite interested in this phone but I've no clue about Gionee's service nor do I know if they will ever post OTA updates for the phone.
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I've heard (both internet and local word of mouth) that their service is good and improving day by day. Also you can check their twitter/FB account and I see many past devices getting updates over the air, so I don't think they would miss out any possible updates on their flagship phone :fingers-crossed:
1manshow said:
I've heard (both internet and local word of mouth) that their service is good and improving day by day. Also you can check their twitter/FB account and I see many past devices getting updates over the air, so I don't think they would miss out any possible updates on their flagship phone :fingers-crossed:
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Thats good to hear! I might just consider it, I'm just waiting to see some active development on this phone, it's got a beast of the cpu
A custom kernel and AOSP rom would make it fly
^^ You can check this thread to keep an eye on active development talks for this device -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649623
If you are a dev or know someone who can help, please ask him to provide his inputs on that thread. burakgon has kernel sources already and asking for more information what we should get from Gionee.
work around for it to work.
if you install go launcher.. whatsapp returns to its normal mode... tried and tested and using..
Solution
GTARaja said:
Hello All,Ive purchased Gionee Elife E7 and there is a problem with WhatsApp that there is no push message notification...When I open WhatsApp i can see the messages notification of what all messages ive received..any one facing the same problem and have a solution to it??
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If you are still facing the problem, the solution is using GO Launcher or any other launcher instead of default. Once u make Go Launcher default it solved the isse and whatsapp is normal back to routine notifications. Let me know if works for u
Guys there is option of 'sync off' in the power manager app settings. Uncheck it and use any launcher push notifications will be there.
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My gionee f103 Whenever I shake the phone all running apps close automatically what is the solution for it??

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