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New video chat/conference software

I ported my ReelPortal video conference to Android recently. It's reported to be working on the Viewsonic G Tablet with certain ROMs. I believe it works on the Archos 70/101, but I don't know how well, since the G Tablet has the Tegra-2 dual-core CPU and the Archos don't.
Anyhow, my app is published on AppLibs, or you can get it from the G Tablet thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=908613
Please provide feedback if you try it. Thanks.
Beware of firmware 2.1.3 (not sure if 2.1.4 is any better):
Kashban: I got word from one of my friends owning an Archos 101 (non rooted, latest firmware 2.1.3), that ReelPortal is very buggy and slow on it. I have no problems on UrukDroid based on FW 2.0.71 and still waiting for Uruk to move on to the new FW, so as soon as I migrated I will test again.

Thanks! I will try it out

ookiller said:
Thanks! I will try it out
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Cool! Let me know if you have any questions.

i am use your APK on Archos 10.1 it and 7.0
for 4.3 it the webcam is on side of the Archos
install ok
connect ok
how deconnect ?
but the screen with the webcam is very big
have you a solution ?
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Feedback
First of all: Nicely done.
I tested it between my HTC Desire, the Archos 101it and my Netbook running Win7 32bit using Firefox 3.6.x.
A few Things which may be improved from my Perspective:
Exit function:
Not prominent enough on Android: If you just chose to back out of the App, it's still running, including Video and Audio broadcast. This is good if you want to bring another App to front without breaking the Conference, but if you intend to disconnect, you have to longpress on the Screen, which isn't obvious at first. You may accidently broadcast on and on without knowing.
Proposal: If leaving the app by the back button, ask the user what to do: Exit Application or put it in the background with running video/audio or put it in the background with video/audio stopped and muted. If the App is in background and still sending, it should show this by an Icon in the status bar of Android. Don't know if that's a goal possible to achieve with Adobe Air. Otherwise you may be sending video / audio without knowing and giving away your privacy.
Regarding privacy: Is there a way to encrypt the Streams? If not, even with your own Server someone might spoof on the Connection (I know it's P2P, but nevertheless routed through internet relays).
Login screen:
Sometimes when writing into the Nickname / Room Fields a leading Space is added and the Strings are not accepted. Better strip any leading and trailing Spaces from the input Strings without bothering the User.
Terms of Service: Should be gone once I clicked "save" and changable by Options Menu.
Would be nice if the App stores my Nickname and the Room I used before
Moving Windows are fancy but not needed on the login Screen. I was more irritated by it.
The Conference Room:
Paused Video Stream of Participant: No indication whether the Connection has been lost or the Participant paused the Stream. Perhaps putting a Message on Screen for Paused Streams (and Muted voice) would lead to more Confidence in the Robustness of the Software and the Connection.
Size of Conference Room Items: On small Screens like my 3.7 inch one of the Desire the Chat Window Controls are too small. Everything else seems to be ok.
Video Stream Quality. How is the initial setting calculated? Is it depending on the current kBit/s or just an overall Default?
Anyhow, this is a good Piece of Software you developed here. I'm not familiar with other Solutions on Android like Fring or Skype, but it looks very promising given the Fact it runs on all Devices with Flash Capacity (even iPhones and iPads with the Packager from Adobe)
Best regards,
Kashban

have you the link for the netbook ?

cajl said:
i am use your APK on Archos 10.1 it and 7.0
for 4.3 it the webcam is on side of the Archos
install ok
connect ok
how deconnect ?
but the screen with the webcam is very big
have you a solution ?
see pictures
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If you press and hold on the main screen for 4 seconds, a pop up menu appears. It has the "Exit" and "Toggle Screen" buttons. The toggle screen suppose to toggle the screen between FullScreen and Normal (which is default to 800x480), but it doesn't work on Android because currently on Android, Normal equals FullScreen. I will look for other ways to get around it. Thanks for bringing it up.
For netbook, you can run it from a web browser at www.reelportal.com. Or you can install the AIR version via download link.
BTW, double-clicking on the main screen should also toggle the screen, but also not working on Android .

Kashban said:
First of all: Nicely done.
I tested it between my HTC Desire, the Archos 101it and my Netbook running Win7 32bit using Firefox 3.6.x.
A few Things which may be improved from my Perspective:
Exit function:
Not prominent enough on Android: If you just chose to back out of the App, it's still running, including Video and Audio broadcast. This is good if you want to bring another App to front without breaking the Conference, but if you intend to disconnect, you have to longpress on the Screen, which isn't obvious at first. You may accidently broadcast on and on without knowing.
Proposal: If leaving the app by the back button, ask the user what to do: Exit Application or put it in the background with running video/audio or put it in the background with video/audio stopped and muted. If the App is in background and still sending, it should show this by an Icon in the status bar of Android. Don't know if that's a goal possible to achieve with Adobe Air. Otherwise you may be sending video / audio without knowing and giving away your privacy.
Regarding privacy: Is there a way to encrypt the Streams? If not, even with your own Server someone might spoof on the Connection (I know it's P2P, but nevertheless routed through internet relays).
Login screen:
Sometimes when writing into the Nickname / Room Fields a leading Space is added and the Strings are not accepted. Better strip any leading and trailing Spaces from the input Strings without bothering the User.
Terms of Service: Should be gone once I clicked "save" and changable by Options Menu.
Would be nice if the App stores my Nickname and the Room I used before
Moving Windows are fancy but not needed on the login Screen. I was more irritated by it.
The Conference Room:
Paused Video Stream of Participant: No indication whether the Connection has been lost or the Participant paused the Stream. Perhaps putting a Message on Screen for Paused Streams (and Muted voice) would lead to more Confidence in the Robustness of the Software and the Connection.
Size of Conference Room Items: On small Screens like my 3.7 inch one of the Desire the Chat Window Controls are too small. Everything else seems to be ok.
Video Stream Quality. How is the initial setting calculated? Is it depending on the current kBit/s or just an overall Default?
Anyhow, this is a good Piece of Software you developed here. I'm not familiar with other Solutions on Android like Fring or Skype, but it looks very promising given the Fact it runs on all Devices with Flash Capacity (even iPhones and iPads with the Packager from Adobe)
Best regards,
Kashban
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Thank you for the extensive feedback! I definitely like a fresh perspective. I will put your ideas on my to do list.

I was able to install on my 101 I now have to get adobe air and i'll try it later tonight.
I also tried to install it on my stock 2.1 verizon facinate and the apk won't install using astro.....any ideas?
Thanks,
-G
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Works just fine on my 101. Shows how bad the camera is too.

njbreaker said:
I was able to install on my 101 I now have to get adobe air and i'll try it later tonight.
I also tried to install it on my stock 2.1 verizon facinate and the apk won't install using astro.....any ideas?
Thanks,
-G
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
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it needs to have Android 2.2, and Adobe AIR 2.5.1, otherwise it won't function even if you manage to install it, because the API is not there to access the hardware....also, if your device have 2 cameras, the current API only allow access to 1 camera (most likely the back one). Android 2.3 would allow access to multiple cameras.

blazingwolf said:
Works just fine on my 101. Shows how bad the camera is too.
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thanks...well the camera resolution is currently set to low (320x240) just so the device won't bog down...my plan is to allow the user to select the resolution, in a future version...but i don't have an Archos, so i can't really tell its actual camera quality.

reelportal said:
thanks...well the camera resolution is currently set to low (320x240) just so the device won't bog down...my plan is to allow the user to select the resolution, in a future version...but i don't have an Archos, so i can't really tell its actual camera quality.
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I think it is a VGA camera. Not very good to begin with. If you can let us change that though it would be great.

blazingwolf said:
I think it is a VGA camera. Not very good to begin with. If you can let us change that though it would be great.
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Definitely! Actually, the original settings was at 640x480, but when some Samsung Galaxy Tab user reported the device was crawling at 1 frame every 5 secs, I figured the tablet cpu may not able to handle it, so I reduced it for now. But I do want to make it a user adjustable control. Same with the frame rate.

reelportal said:
it needs to have Android 2.2, and Adobe AIR 2.5.1, otherwise it won't function even if you manage to install it, because the API is not there to access the hardware....also, if your device have 2 cameras, the current API only allow access to 1 camera (most likely the back one). Android 2.3 would allow access to multiple cameras.
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Roger that!
it worked on my 101 and i video chatted w/ my PC! I LIKE....lots of potential here!
now should i root and upgrade to froyo so it works on my fascinate? hmmm.

njbreaker said:
Roger that!
it worked on my 101 and i video chatted w/ my PC! I LIKE....lots of potential here!
now should i root and upgrade to froyo so it works on my fascinate? hmmm.
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cool! glad it works. thanks.

reelportal...cool apps, it works ok on my 101T but its a little bit laggy? what will be the problem here?

jetv1r said:
reelportal...cool apps, it works ok on my 101T but its a little bit laggy? what will be the problem here?
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can you describe your setup details, like:
- are you testing between the 101T and another PC or something else
- is there lag with audio only test (video turned off)
- is there lag with video only test
- and at which end (tablet or PC) do you see the lag
- are you using P2P mode (default), or client/server mode
thanks.

New Version (1.0.1)
i just added a newer (experimental) version in the first post of the viewsonic thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=908613
Changes:
- option to save nickname and room last used (you can clear it by set the fields to blank, then save).
- added new field to enter the Server ip address, in case you want to run your own server (if not set, it defaults to the last used server)
- hide that annoying red TOS box when you check it, and click Save.
- when you enable the webcam, you can set its resolution and frame rate.
the web client is running the new version also. feedback please.

cajl said:
have you the link for the netbook ?
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http://www.reelportal.com/
The flash app is right there.

Smartwatch K2 W100/Star Kingelon K2 Android 4.2 MTK6572 Builtin Camera, Gear Clone?

Detailed "Unboxing" and my first hands on (Samsung Galaxy Gear Watch clone/replica)
(You can find more reviews on my Youtube channel, I have also tested another smartwatch called PW305)
MEGA Review 30 minutes
Model name?
The Smartwatch K2 W100 has many names in the internet. It is also known as Ansmart Swatch Universal Smart Watch, Star Kingelon K2 or Star E2602. They may differ in little bit in the software. But the one I got has weather for the whole world, full keyboard and a lot of languages.
From where did you get your version of the watch?
If your interested in this watch, check the info in the video description (in the unboxing video in the top) on Youtube.
Before I can say if this watch is good or not, I have to test it some more. But the design and materials are very close to the real Samsung Galaxy Gear. My first impression of it was "wow" because it offers really many features and options. Like full Android 4.2.2 OS, built-in camera, radio, wifi, bt, ftp, music player etc. But of course the watch is just a nice toy.
Bluetooth Keyboard
I can pair my BT keyboard with the watch, and then I can use that to type. Works perfect! also I can with no problem disable the BT keyboard again if not needed in the settings of the watch. Just like on any other normal phone.
ROOT?
It can be rooted very easy and fast with http://www.shuame.com/en/root/ (Root Genius tool).
This should be pretty safe, and even after a factory reset of the watch, it will still be rooted. But still you do this by your own risk!
Play Store?
The watch doesnt come with the Play store, but I managed to install the Play store myself on the watch and it works 100% without errors. But it requires ROOT. Also I have installed Aptoide (alternative app store). I have tried Google Music app, Temple Run 1, Antutu and Flappy Bird, all these works great. I even got Youtube and Facebook to work!
Steps how to install the Play Store
(Batterylife without any Gapps installed is really good, but as soon you install Gapps it will reduce batterylife dramatic.)
1. Root the watch using http://www.shuame.com/en/root/
2. Download the GoogleInstallerR.apk here http://www.mediafire.com/download/9lunc7lw7c34ca0/GoogleInstallerR.apk
3. Download also this one http://www.mediafire.com/download/m00z1385acthrdm/Gapps-s7yler.rar
4. Copy "GoogleInstallerR.apk" to the watch, install it on the watch, after that you need to run the app from the app drawer on the watch called "GoogleInstaller" and check or install all the Gapps. You can also install the Play Store with that one, maps, gmail, etc.
5. If the Play Store can be startet and works for you then your good! If not or if the Play Store crashes or gives error then, unpack the Gapps-s7yler.rar (from step 3) and install first the "Google Account Manager APK" file on the watch after that also install the "GooglePlay.Installer(ALL-Colors).apk" on the watch, when that one is installed you need to run "Installer cracked Google Play" from the app drawer, inside the app choose "Modded Google Play Original Style", and then press the button "Install and Reboot".
6. After a fresh reboot, try the Play Store (maybe you need to sign in) again and it should work without errors or problems!
Firmware/ROM
http://www.needrom.com/mobile/kingelon-swatch-k2/
Specifications:
- MTK6572, Cortex A7 dual core, 1.2GHz
- GPU: Mali-400
- ROM 4GB / RAM 512B (about 1.1Gb internal memory usable)
- Full colour touch screen 320 x 240 pixels
- Wallpapers can be changed
- Volume & ringtone control
- Pedometer
- Phonebook
- LED notifications
- Real Android OS 4.2.2
- Weather for the whole world
- Customizable clocks
- Customizable UI / color or simple
- Gesture shortcuts
- Built-in Camera (5 mp) / video & pics
- Bluetooth FTP transfer
- With speaker & mic
- Music player (local and remote)
- It has Developer's options and USB Debugging
- Antilost & find my device
- Works only together with an Android smartphone (has no simcard built-in).
- The original Gear only works for Samsung phones, this one works for almost all Android phones!
Some few cons:
I would wish that the screen on the K2 was a little bit bigger, the PW305 has a bigger screen but overall the same size
The viewing angle on the screen from the sides, or in horizontal mode is not that good, straight front it is good
The lens on the camera is just put on with some tape, you may glue it on better
Speaker quality is not the greatest, but it is okay
While you have a conversation, and you need to use the dialer, it can lag a little bit
The "hang on" button after a conversation can also sometimes lag a little bit
Not all Play Store games or app will work, some work other don't
The "gesture auto screen on" does not always work for me
The bluetooth range could be a lot better, seems only to be 4-5 meters max
Batterylife without any Gapps installed is really good, but as soon you install Gapps it will reduce batterylife dramatic.
Antutu score
7400 pretty nice for a watch
Antutu tells me that it has these sensors
Temperature Sensor
Pressure Sensor
Ambient Temperature Sensor
E-Compas
Acceleration Sensor
Direction Sensor
Relative Humidity Sensor
Hi-res Flickr pictures can be seen here:
https://flic.kr/s/aHsjZxPyDm
My camera samples from the camera (5 megapixels)
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Original 2816x2816:
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More pictures here:
http://peecee.dk/uploads/072014/IMG_20140710_174038.jpg
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http://peecee.dk/uploads/072014/IMG_20140709_133153.jpg
Here a Video sample/test done by the built-in camera in the watch. You can only do small clips in 15 to max 300 seconds. The video quality is not high, but it is possible to see what it is, and of course it is with sound
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Excellent post!!!! Please, how to install play store?

Root and use my modified version of the GApps Installer App.

Lokifish Marz said:
Root and use my modified version of the GApps Installer App.
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And how to install a keyboard to answer messages?

If it has a mic then voice to text with offline voice recognition and don't worry about keyboards.

arovaris said:
And how to install a keyboard to answer messages?
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What messages do you talk about? SMS, emails? My watch already have a built-in keyboard that I can use.

arovaris said:
Excellent post!!!! Please, how to install play store?
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There may be many ways to do it, but what I did was.
1. Root the watch using http://www.shuame.com/en/root/
2. Download the GoogleInstallerR.apk here http://www.mediafire.com/download/9lunc7lw7c34ca0/GoogleInstallerR.apk
3. Download also this one http://www.mediafire.com/download/m00z1385acthrdm/Gapps-s7yler.rar
4. Copy "GoogleInstallerR.apk" to the watch, install it on the watch, after that you need to run the app from the app drawer on the watch called "GoogleInstaller" and check or install all the Gapps. You can also install the Play Store with that one, maps, gmail, etc.
5. If the Play Store can be startet and works for you then your good! If not or if the Play Store crashes or gives error then, unpack the Gapps-s7yler.rar (from step 3) and install first the "Google Account Manager APK" file on the watch after that also install the "GooglePlay.Installer(ALL-Colors).apk" on the watch, when that one is installed you need to run "Installer cracked Google Play" from the app drawer, inside the app choose "Modded Google Play Original Style", and then press the button "Install and Reboot".
6. After a fresh reboot, try the Play Store (maybe you need to sign in) again and it should work without errors or problems!

arovaris said:
And how to install a keyboard to answer messages?
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Anything. But I would like to reply messages. So, how to install keyboard?

Push notifications
Does this watch show all push notifications on your smartphone?
Does it show complete push messages or just say "you have xxx notifications on Skype or yahoo messenger or whatever?

Got mine, but need "Standard Apps" apks
standef said:
Does this watch show all push notifications on your smartphone?
Does it show complete push messages or just say "you have xxx notifications on Skype or yahoo messenger or whatever?
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I saw your excellent instructions but can any one post the watch apks for the most common apps like:
1. Gmail
2. Facebook
3. Twitter
4. Instagram
Etcetera... I'd rather just manually push the apks to the watch and install them one-by-one. If there is a repository of watch apps somewhere please do let me know. BTW, I started in Android with the first Android phone (T-Mobile G1) and have rooted and worked on a dozen or more phones since then so I'm not a noobie to this, just getting lazy in my old age!
So far I have this watch, another Gear clone thats just a Bluetooth watch and both the Sony SW1 and SW2. I just ordered another from Electrofame.com so I'm pretty hooked on these little devices!
Thanks!!!!
Chris R.

I have now updated post #1 with the full 30 minutes MEGA review! take a look....

s7yler said:
I have now updated post #1 with the full 30 minutes MEGA review! take a look....
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Hello,
Do you know if someone have start a custom rom for this smartwatch ? Could be interesting for a androidwear port !

I see you have a different build then me I have 02_sw_jbl_20140509. Do you have a stock rom of your 20140613?

akira712 said:
I see you have a different build then me I have 02_sw_jbl_20140509. Do you have a stock rom of your 20140613?
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Tell me how to make the backup of the rom on the watch, and I will share it for you.

s7yler said:
Tell me how to make the backup of the rom on the watch, and I will share it for you.
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Ive never done it but...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2683406

akira712 said:
Ive never done it but...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2683406
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Ok thnx I will take a look, btw. how is your batterylife? Seems mine is rather poor but only when connected via BT and WiFi. Thinking, if there is a way we can extend the batterylife a bit?
EDIT: nevermind, I found out it must be because of the Gapps I have installed. Without all the Gapps and Gps/Location on (I am now only logged into the Play Store) I suddenly get super battery life again.
Now after 10 hours! I am still on 70% battery with both WiFi and BT on.

notification
hi, i have the last firmware but the app notificationt don't work.
I received only the missed call and the missed message notification.
There in another app to use for send notification at this smart watch?
tks

Rocco_maimuta said:
hi, i have the last firmware but the app notificationt don't work.
I received only the missed call and the missed message notification.
There in another app to use for send notification at this smart watch?
tks
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Have you set it up correctly inside the SWatchManger app on the phone?
Settings>Notifications>Advanced>Must enable Advanced Notification
After that
Settings>Notifications>Advanced>More notification and check the apps you want notifications from.

I am having same problem
s7yler said:
Have you set it up correctly inside the SWatchManger app on the phone?
Settings>Notifications>Advanced>Must enable Advanced Notification
After that
Settings>Notifications>Advanced>More notification and check the apps you want notifications from.
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Not receiving any push notifications either. SW manager is set up correctly.
Any ideas?

if your on the older rom clear the app data and cache, i had to do this constantly. if your on the new rom delete swatch manager and send the one on your watch to your phone.

[Q] General Inquiry: Pitch in your ideas!

Samsung engineers are currently working on a bug-fixing Android 5.0 update for the Galaxy S5 and would like your opinion.
Here is the question:
If there is one feature that you would like to have on your Galaxy S5 device, what would it be?

Lmao.......KNOX REMOVED....DELETED.....PERMANENTLY DISABLED....
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Battery life matching 4.4.2?
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Lockscreen shortcuts returned........
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thedadio said:
Battery life matching 4.4.2?
Sent from my SM-G900F using XDA Free mobile app
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Thank you! We'll look into that.

keithross39 said:
Lockscreen shortcuts returned........
Sent from my rooted kn0x0 SM-G900F S5
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Thank you! We'll look into that as well~

Quiet hours/silent hours schedule so we can tell the phone to disable all notifications / sounds etc at a certain time and enable them again at another time, say 00:00-7:00
Currently having to use a 3rd party app called "Silent Hours"
And there seems to be an issue with U.Power Saving Mode, when I disable it, the phone does not fully return to the way I had it before, it leaves some things disabled
And default apps do not stay default, I tell MX Player to be the default video player, I do not clear defaults, I do not install another video player app, yet when I try to watch a video, it asks which app I want as default again
Also in camera settings, for example: when I set up options for the video camera and normal picture taking camera, the next time I go to use the camera, the options have reverted back to default
I have factory reset my phone and the problems are still there

A way to disable (without rooting and using xposed) the battery and USB cover popups. (I know this is already enabled on some variants of this device)
An 'out of the box' Theme engine/picker/modifier......more control over the visual options of the UI without having to flash alternative launchers.
And we don't need to see a message that tells us the time has been checked and updated, it's enough to know that this is happening........
Sent from my rooted kn0x0 SM-G900F S5

Stop this issue from happening so that I can use my phone :good:....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help/touchwiz-home-app-app-icons-disappear-t3008856

*Detection* said:
Quiet hours/silent hours schedule so we can tell the phone to disable all notifications / sounds etc at a certain time and enable them again at another time, say 00:00-7:00
Currently having to use a 3rd party app called "Silent Hours"
And there seems to be an issue with U.Power Saving Mode, when I disable it, the phone does not fully return to the way I had it before, it leaves some things disabled
And default apps do not stay default, I tell MX Player to be the default video player, I do not clear defaults, I do not install another video player app, yet when I try to watch a video, it asks which app I want as default again
Also in camera settings, for example: when I set up options for the video camera and normal picture taking camera, the next time I go to use the camera, the options have reverted back to default
I have factory reset my phone and the problems are still there
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Blocking mode is already present on your device for the first request you have made in this post.
We'll fix the dafault app management functionality issue you are experiencing.
We haven't heard of issues with the camera application, however we'll look into the problem.
Thanks~

tkmobilesupport said:
Blocking mode is already present on your device for the first request you have made in this post.
We'll fix the dafault app management functionality issue you are experiencing.
We haven't heard of issues with the camera application, however we'll look into the problem.
Thanks~
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Blocking mode? You mean the quiet hours first line I posted? It's not present, and many people are complaining that it is not - the option to schedule the phone to mute during certain hours is missing from the settings area it is supposed to be
Meant to be in Sounds and Notifications > Interruptions > then a schedule setting, which is not there unless myself and many others are wrong about where it is located?
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*Detection* said:
Blocking mode? You mean the quiet hours first line I posted? It's not present, and many people are complaining that it is not - the option to schedule the phone to mute during certain hours is missing from the settings area it is supposed to be
Meant to be in Sounds and Notifications > Interruptions > then a schedule setting, which is not there unless myself and many others are wrong about where it is located?
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You may set the time that you want your phone to be silent in blocking mode. Please see the attached picture. The blocking mode is present in all Galaxy S5 devices and is located under settings-->personalization-->blocking mode.

tkmobilesupport said:
You may set the time that you want your phone to be silent in blocking mode. Please see the attached picture. The blocking mode is present in all Galaxy Note 4 devices and is located under settings-->personalization-->blocking mode.
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You realise you are in the Galaxy S5 forum not the Note 4 forum right?
That blocking mode is not present on the S5
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I'd also like to see the addition of being able to use external SDCard as main storage, so all apps are installed straight to SDCard and not the phone internal storage, with ART, 16GB is tiny vs DALVIK, my 16GB DALVIK tab can install hundreds of apps on 16GB, my 16GB S5 with ART can only install about 20% of that amount before running out of storage
Windows Phone 8.1, which is way behind Android in terms of things like this, has been able to install apps to external SD since last year

Yes sorry about that.
We are planning to add that support under developer options after we receive approval from Google itself. We do have to follow security and policy guidelines from Google, so please understand.

you're adding Support for installing apps to SDCard?

*Detection* said:
you're adding Support for installing apps to SDCard?
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I have submitted request to Samsung Software Engineers for the feature you have requested.
On top of your request, they will be working to add a developer feature where you can run the Android OS from the microSD card itself.

tkmobilesupport said:
On top of your request, they will be working to add a developer feature where you can run the Android OS from the microSD card itself.
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Erm......I'm assuming you are talking about the *removable* microSD card?.....
Surely that wouldn't work......well, maybe between two identical devices, but how would it work if the card was removed from a qualcom device and inserted into an exynos device? And also, wouldn't there be some concerns over using (for example) paid apps from one device in another?.........
Sent from my rooted kn0x0 SM-G900F S5

tkmobilesupport said:
I have submitted request to Samsung Software Engineers for the feature you have requested.
On top of your request, they will be working to add a developer feature where you can run the Android OS from the microSD card itself.
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Are you really who you say you are?
People think otherwise, and I have my doubts judging from your posts
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Perhaps your a spammer. At 1st glance you look as if someone that works in tmobile support, via your tkmobilesupport user name, but you don't. So why spam the site? Bcs you thought bcs sprint users were getting it, you thought it was appropriate to post it here for [email protected]
https://support.t-mobile.com/thread/77751
+Paul W. You sure it's the same TK? Tomek Kondrat is NOT the "infamous" TK. (And I think tkmobilesupport is yet another TK unrelated to either of them.)
Konstantin Vishnevsky1 week ago
And they didn't sign it with "SOON BACKANSWER"? Definitely a scam.+1
Joshua Jones1 week ago
Uh oh, better hurry up and soonbackanswer!! 
Paul W.1 week ago
+Andrew Dodd Not 100%, but still tkmobilesupport sounds like him. +1
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keithross39 said:
Erm......I'm assuming you are talking about the *removable* microSD card?.....
Surely that wouldn't work......well, maybe between two identical devices, but how would it work if the card was removed from a qualcom device and inserted into an exynos device? And also, wouldn't there be some concerns over using (for example) paid apps from one device in another?.........
Sent from my rooted kn0x0 SM-G900F S5
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Yes I am talking about removable microSD card.
Let me clarify. When you enable this option in the developer mode when it becomes available, your device will see the microSD as internal storage instead of external. So the idea here is, combining the microSD storage capacity with the phone storage capacity.
The microSD will be formatted and partitioned with the phone's algorithms. A unique identifier ID will be saved, thus the partition that the device uses will be locked to only that device. If you plug the microSD into another device, that device will not be able to access the partition that your previous phone created.
This feature is currently under pilot program and is not %100 perfect. We are working to make it %100 perfect.

Zenfone 2 Bloatware (not bad at all)

Guys i have being playing around with the phone for 3 or 4 days. My first impression as every one was WTF 4562398562389476 Bloatware apps installed. And i did remove all of them or disabled them. (im using original rom). I have also removed all the GAAPS, cleaner and all that stuff from the phone.
But it crossed from my mind why not to check ASSUS apps.
Splendid: This aps gives you full control of the display. You can enable blue light filter, vivid color mod, you can control hue and saturation, the temperature of the image also. its a very complete app and its not bad at all.
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SystemUpdate: There is not much to say there but with one click you can receive the OTA updates. Quick and easy (and works lol).
Themes: it does what it is. you can apply in a easy way new themes. it gives you the option too, you can share your creation with ASUS and they may include yours into this.
Weather: As it says the name this is an app that shows the weather from were you are its very complete and its stylish. also has a good looking widget.
MiniMovie This app is for making videos "presentations" from photos that you have on your phone. you can add text music. is easy its not bad at all. i do not use this kind of apps but i may stat using it . also when you finish editing you can share to whats up, or upload into youtube, etc.
Music: This app is the music players it has nothing special it does what is expected not bad at all. also has an option that you can connect to cloud storages to listen your music.
MyAsus Its an app that let you connect to asus and open tickets to them ask questions etc. also you can access zen forum. there is not much interesting here more than you can open support tickets to them. i did open asking for update 5.1.1 and it took like 2 days to reply but they did. Also they send you news like the IFA event form today.
Pc link: This application lets you mirror the screen from the phone into your windows desktop. its not bad at all. there you can controll all your phone, also take snapshot, make videos , etc. its not bad at all.
Photo Collage: This apps let you make Collage with taken photos, or downloaded ones. its easy and quick not bad at all. lots of options. you can modify the colage how is made. add text effects colors etc. when you save you can share through watsapp or any app.
Power Saver: This app lets you configure may aspects of battery consumptions. also let syou set battery modes .
FlashLight: This app turns on your led to use it as a flashlight also you can turn on the display for more light. SOS message and some other thinks . this app is not very good it does drains your battery if you turn off the LED and you left the app opened. so close the app when you stop using it. There is not need all this options we only want turn on the led to use the celphone as a flashlight.
FM RADIO: I have not tested due i did not connected a head phone yet. but it should be good.
Kids Mode: I have not used it but its good one. you can configure the phone to have only some apps that kids can use.
Asus Mobile Manager: I have mixed feelins with this app. it does make some short cuts to the ui or other apps. but what can you do there is. you can configure not to start apps when the celphone boots. also you can make applications not to send notifications. You can clean the memory from apps loaded. And go to the Battery saver app.
Audio Wizard Basically you can select music modes presets
Auto Start Manager: This app is shown inside Asus Mobile Manager. it lets you block apps to start when the celphone boots.
Camera: This is the camera app there are lots of review. it has tons of options its very good.
Asus Cover: This app lets you configure the Flip cover when its installed on the phone. i dont have one so there its not much to do here.
Email: Im very happy with this app i have connected to Outlook server and it works grate it has tons of options very complete. Probably it is not the best but its ok for most users.
Calendar: tis a calendar its very good also. i have synchronized to outlook sever works perfect tons of options to configure.
Regarding the ASUS IU. its great its fluid and you can tweak all aspects from the interface. you can modify fonts, effects, colors etc. it may be not as complet as nova or similar launchers. but for most of us the job is well done.
There are some others apps that i still have disabled. like:
Mirror:(its enable the front camera (selfie))
Remote link: allows you control your pc from the cellphone. (this is not bad at all if you need it)
Party link: i think it was like an app to share contact in a party but the other person should have the app installed also. The idea is not bad but too complicated to send a contact.
ShareLink: Dont remeber waht was this.
SuperNote: An app to do notes. im using other so i don´t have any opinion on this. But should not be bad at all.
WhatsNext: its like shows you what you have to do next in your calendar. its like a shot cut to your schedule.
ZenCircle and ZenTalk don´know like something "SOCIAL"
Giving a thought what i can say of ASUS apps. they are not bad at all i was expecting very bad apps. and they are being updated so it may be good to give them a try. they are balanced for productivity and leasure. they are quick and elegant. what i can say thumbs up for almost all of them
i cant deny they are A LOT.

Most of the bloatware can be disabled now. On previous versions of the firmware, this could not be achieved without rooting. That being said, its hard to deny that a select few of the Asus apps are actually quite useful and designed well for use.
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Also I included this thread in the device index as a guide for the stock apps function: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/index-asus-zenfone-2-wip-t3149748

cmendonc2 said:
Most of the bloatware can be disabled now. On previous versions of the firmware, this could not be achieved without rooting. That being said, its hard to deny that a select few of the Asus apps are actually quite useful and designed well for use.
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Also I included this thread in the device index as a guide for the stock apps function: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/index-asus-zenfone-2-wip-t3149748
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i was not aware. good to know they are making things better. we need to wait 5.1.1 update to have better battery performance.

There is not even an iota of doubt that they are making things better but they should have released 5.1 now. its getting late every single day

PhotoCollage and Minimovie and flashlight are excellent aps. The others i don't use.

Let 5.1 come first and then you'll get real performance cause 5.0 supports only 32 bit unlike 5.1, it supports 64 bit too and memory bug leak is mind **** on 5.0

I actually like Splendid. Wish I could download it for my other devices such as my shield tablet.
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I did disable 23 apps. Wish I could disable asus web storage

Yeah, PC Link is pretty cool. Love the mirroring. Thanks for your post!

wifestealer said:
I did disable 23 apps. Wish I could disable asus web storage
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The version that I have it is not installed. I have installed my self to get free 5th of.storage.
Probably can be uninstall our disable

tatubias said:
The version that I have it is not installed. I have installed my self to get free 5th of.storage.
Probably can be uninstall our disable
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LOL, I dont want that storage but It can't be disabled or uninstalled I guess

wifestealer said:
LOL, I dont want that storage but It can't be disabled or uninstalled I guess
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That's odd I can uninstall the app. Do you have the latest firmware instaled? I have ww version

tatubias said:
That's odd I can uninstall the app. Do you have the latest firmware instaled? I have ww version
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yes I've latest firmware with WW version, I'm having one problem more. Does 2g work on second sim?

Well, agree that some of them are good - I like Splendid and Picture Collage, the camera app is good, and the PC Link suite are good. But the calendar is basically the same as Google one but much uglier. Mail app I prefered the ASUS one to Gmail, but why both preinstalled? Waste of space - shouldn't bother with Gmail one, those who want it can get from playstore. The Supernote app is awful - the finger writing function is just plain useless. Party Link is pointless. The torch app is OTT - a simple quick settings toggle would suffice. Live water - waste of space. Browser - why? It has Chrome, surely most people use that? I suppose some of the apps that duplicate Google app functions are needed for the CN sku, but we don't need them on WW models. I could go on, but I won't. Basically, I just wish they had put in only the core apps and then an ASUS Apps Hub app that introduces extra apps you could choose to get from the playstore according to your need.

Camera Mods : Camera-features.xml [ROOT NEEDED]

Get file :
https://github.com/prafulgabhane/camera-feature.xml.git
Installation Process:
1.Download it.
2.Copy the Code inside this XML file.
3. Paste it on root/system/cameradata/camera-features.xml
4. Enjoy.
New Features :
- 4K 60/ 1080 60 fps at front.
- Slow-mo at 1080p.
- High-Resolution Night Mode.
- Ultra-Wide Night Mode.
- 8K 30 fps added (may not work).
- 4:3 aspect ratio recording.
- Motion Photo feature added.
- Hyperlapse from both front and rear.
- Super Steady hyper-lapse.
- Ultrawide Shape Correction added.
- HDR 10+ Video recording.
- HDR Video recording in hevc.
- Pro Video at both front and rear.
- Pro mode (RAW Capture may not be supported)
- Live Focus Video.
Note:
- Rooting is important here for accessing the root directory.
- Non-working features are clearly mentioned above.
- Make Sure you have a backup of the original file before replacing it.
- Tested on Android 10.
Recommended:
Snake OS Android 10 - best OS ever made for Galaxy A50s.
Get the file : ( link will be shared soon )
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ZIP Password : prafulgabhane

Screenshots for better visuals.

Where is download link snake os v2?

tested on stock android 10 rom, when i switch to super wide angle camera and switch back to normal camera, the app crashes and has to clear app data. However this is pretty good , i am waiting for your next camera mod

does it work on a50?

topfyth said:
does it work on a50?
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No, A50 has a different camera resolution, you can copy a few lines of code from my .xml file and make it for your a50 device, it's easy. Don't copy as it is, it may not work properly. You can copy-paste features only.

ducanhmai172 said:
tested on stock android 10 rom, when i switch to super wide angle camera and switch back to normal camera, the app crashes and has to clear app data. However this is pretty good , i am waiting for your next camera mod
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Thanks, please perform following task :
<local name="SUPPORT_SEAMLESS_ZOOM" value="true"/> turn it to false.
OR
download latest file that i had made a few changes.

Rasferd_007 said:
Where is download link snake os v2?
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request the owner of this file @Subodh.993435 for Snake OS Android 10

prafulgabhane said:
request the owner of this file @Subodh.993435 for Snake OS Android 10
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Sorry i delete android 10 version

prafulgabhane said:
Thanks, please perform following task :
<local name="SUPPORT_SEAMLESS_ZOOM" value="true"/> turn it to false.
OR
download latest file that i had made a few changes.
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after modification, it works fine. I still haven't found any bugs yet . To make it even better, you can: Support 60fps video recording in the rear camera, android 11. That's all!
btw, can you share the snake os android 10 rom because the owner has deleted it?

Not supporting android 11 geez !

Vipxpert said:
Not supporting android 11 geez !
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i just made a camera mod for android 11, because i don't have much knowledge so i can only add: 1080p,4k/60fps front camera recording, change lens while recording, hyperlapse from both front and rear, that's all. Everything works fine, no crashes I'm using snake os v6

ducanhmai172 said:
i just made a camera mod for android 11, because i don't have much knowledge so i can only add: 1080p,4k/60fps front camera recording, change lens while recording, hyperlapse from both front and rear, that's all. Everything works fine, no crashes I'm using snake os v6
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Great ! Can I have it ?

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Great ! Can I have it ?
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Here, maybe it's unstable on your device. The first time I used it, pro (lite) mode didn't work. But about 15 minutes later, everything works normally.

Vipxpert said:
Great ! Can I have it ?
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Also, I've
ducanhmai172 said:
Here, maybe it's unstable on your device. The first time I used it, pro (lite) mode didn't work. But about 15 minutes later, everything works normally.
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Nicee ! Also check out my dual speaker mod too )

ducanhmai172 said:
Here, maybe it's unstable on your device. The first time I used it, pro (lite) mode didn't work. But about 15 minutes later, everything works normally.
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Hmm.. It seems like the front 60FPS working flawlessly ! But why didnt u do the back cam

Vipxpert said:
Hmm.. It seems like the front 60FPS working flawlessly ! But why didnt u do the back cam
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I also want 60fps on the back camera but it's not working Maybe someone better than me can do it

ducanhmai172 said:
I also want 60fps on the back camera but it's not working Maybe someone better than me can do it
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Yeah you're right, maybe it's not that simple, I tried either

Vipxpert said:
Yeah you're right, maybe it's not that simple, I tried either
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I improved it from being crashed to be freezed -.-

The only feature that I'm expecting most to make the device flagship-like