[Q] how to change the default program for some actions? - Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
I want to change the defualt program assignment for the Samsung Galaxy. I can't find it on the phone.
I installed Dialer One, and when I missed a few calls, I got a pop up window asking me what program do I want to see the missed calls (Dialer One or the SGS dialer), I chose DIaler one, but for some reason it crashes when I need to check the missed calls.
The thing is I can't find the place to change it back to the regular Android Dialer....
Help, anyone?
Thx,
Roy

Go to settings, applications, manage applications and then select your application in question, under there is a section to clear the defaults. That should do the trick
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Thank you very much!

i do that but the button is there but can't click on it

samarain said:
i do that but the button is there but can't click on it
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That means that you haven't set that application as default or there is only one application that can perform the concerned action.. like if you have only one launcher you won't be able to clear its defaults but if you have more than one installed you'll have the option of clearing the defaults.

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Trouble with Lancher Pro (free)

You know..with me being new at anything dealing with a Android phone,can sometimes be a real PITA...
I had a problem with starting Launcher Pro. I did everything I could to use it but no matter what I did I couldn't access it. I was pretty sure I had to change the defaults to do this,but everything was grayed out so I couldn't. I PM'd the Impaler747 who has helped me and others like me out several times ( Thanks Bro ) and he confirmed the defaults had to be cleared..and suggested the normal approach to doing so,which was
OK, do this. Go into settings, applications, manage applications, and then scroll down until you find launcher pro. If it's not there, then you don't actually have it installed, which would be the problem. However if launcher pro is there, then select it. Scroll close to the bottom, and select "clear defaults"
After you confirm that you'd like to clear the defaults, hit your home button. A dialogue should come up and ask which program you'd like to complete the action with. Check the "use as default" box, and then select launcher pro, not ADW.
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so I knew I was on the right track..but still couldn't clear the defaults..I knew I had it loaded..hell I even downloaded it to my PC then copied it to my SD..but I just couldn't change the defaults in ADWLauncher nor could I access the LP settings..
So..I headed to the LP forum and started researching as I should have first before bugging folks with NooB questions ..and low in behold a few others had similar issues..The problem was the given answer "Use Home Switcher" which will allow you to clear the defaults and go back to being able to switch between ADWLauncher and LauncherPro doesn't work with Froyo 2.2...So..figuring I had to find something else to work with CyanogenMod-6 V6.0.0-RC1 which is 2.2, I headed to the Apps market and listed right below HomeSwitcher was the answer to my needs..ClearDefaultHome..this little free app does 1 thing and 1 thing only and that is to allow you to clear the defaults and switch..No more problem
So..I guess many of the old timers here are probably thinking.."what a dumbass" ..and that's ok..cause I'm still on the bottom of the learning curve,like a whole bunch of folks about these..but I just thought I would pass this on just in-case some other newbie like myself was having similar issues..
So..to all the Newbies like myself..when things go wrong..Don't Panic..most all of the answers are available..just think it through..and go look for folks having similar problems..and what they did to fix them..Most of the time..along with a dash of common sense will get you through..
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Go back into manage applications and depending on what launchers you have you need to find the one you are currently using; sense, launcher, adw and then clear default. Or you can do a search on xda for home selector and download and install on your phone. Once done open the app and choose which launcher you want.
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unCoRrUpTeD said:
Go back into manage applications and depending on what launchers you have you need to find the one you are currently using; sense, launcher, adw and then clear default. Or you can do a search on xda for home selector and download and install on your phone. Once done open the app and choose which launcher you want.
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That's the way it is supposed to work..but it would not allow me to clear the defaults..That's why I was having a problem...and went looking for a solution to fix it...It's all fixed now as I said before..but Thanks anyway for your suggestion..
Mac
HaHa!!!
See what happens when I don't read the entire post. I was using the app you mentioned, but think I found another one that is like Home Selector which lets you choose your default launcher. Does cleardefaulthome do that or just clear the default launcher until you press the home key?
unCoRrUpTeD said:
HaHa!!!
See what happens when I don't read the entire post. I was using the app you mentioned, but think I found another one that is like Home Selector which lets you choose your default launcher. Does cleardefaulthome do that or just clear the default launcher until you press the home key?
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It clears all th defaults so you can choose either one..That's all it does..It makes fixing a simple mistake..well just as simple..
Mac
The most effective way to change your default launcher is to physically uninstall ADWLauncher and push the Launcherpro.apk into your /system/app/ directory via adb. Firerat posted a very clean and effective method of doing this on the Cyanogenmod forum boards. If someone happens to have a link please post it. Remember as always nandroid first before screwing around with your system files.
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AxillaXVII said:
The most effective way to change your default launcher is to physically uninstall ADWLauncher and push the Launcherpro.apk into your /system/app/ directory via adb. Firerat posted a very clean and effective method of doing this on the Cyanogenmod forum boards. If someone happens to have a link please post it. Remember as always nandroid first before screwing around with your system files.
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While this may truly be a effective way of doing this,it isn't for the majority of folks like myself that have never or rarely ever use any type of command line prompt in a terminal window.
While I do understand the need to learn how to do this when working with these phones,especially while changing things around on them,for some of us finding a easier solution without a steep learning curve is really the fastest way of effecting the changes we need. Hence..the reason of my post to give a easy solution to those needing one.
Here is a posted review I found today of what I used to fix my problem..
http://andranon.com/2010/07/22/clear-default-home-android-application-review/
Mac
I think I see what the issue was. You were trying to use launcher pro, right? If I read that right, you were. Clearing the defaults in the app you were trying to use would do no good, even if you could. You needed to clear the defaults in ADW, not launcher pro. Then mash home to get the dialog box.
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user7618 said:
I think I see what the issue was. You were trying to use launcher pro, right? If I read that right, you were. Clearing the defaults in the app you were trying to use would do no good, even if you could. You needed to clear the defaults in ADW, not launcher pro. Then mash home to get the dialog box.
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I couldn't clear the defaults from either unfortunately.In ADW the clear default button was grayed out...and even though I had LP loaded..I couldn't open the program..even when I completely un-installed it from the phone and re down loaded it and re-installed it. That what was freaking me out I pulled the battery..re-booted several times...and was just about ready to start from scratch.. Luckily it didn't get that far and found the right app to fix the problem..
Mac
Ah, I misunderstood then. Glad you got it sorted out.
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[q] Issue of Gingerbread 2.3.3 on N1

1) Genie (news/meteo) widget is broken. I remove the widget but, when I try to reinstall it, "genie" process suddenly ends.
RESOLVED: clear data from Application Settings Menu and then re-apply the widget.
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1) Genie (news/meteo) widget is broken. I remove the widget but, when I try to reinstall it, "genie" process suddenly ends.
RESOLVED: clear data from Application Settings Menu and then re-apply the widget.
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Same issue with Meridian Pro player, the widget would make it crash.
Deleting the widget, clearing application data, then re-adding the widget fix it.
Note that clearing the application data makes it forget your unlock code for the pro version. Make sure you have a copy of your code before clearing the data.
I miss the Froyo keyboard, i loved to just swipe my finger up and get another pair of lines with symbols, WHY WAS THIS REMOVED!!!
Or perhaps is not removed, anyone knows?
My n1 is sooo much faster with gingerbread! The issue? I can't stop playing with it
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Annoying amazon mp3 app is still there!
Can't access to Google Voice app (no more icon). The application appears as installed in the market. Can't open / uninstall from the list of applications (appears in grey in all apps list).
Anyone have the Trillian 1.0.145? (final beta before it went to market)
Seems to be the only app not working for me, never completes log in.
Not really an issue, but I.was so much hoping for copy/paste to work in gtalk but I still can't copy in gtalk.
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I always chuckle when people say they avoid CM7 and other ROMs because they want to "avoid bugs".
Irony at its finest?
Don't know if anyone will care, but if you spam tap "Android version 2.3.3" you will see this image:
androidblogz.com/uploadfiles/androidblogzcom-1284587238/awesome-android-gingerbread-skeleton-zombie-painting-found-in-the-official-gingerbread-sdk_1.jpg
has any 1 tried market after updating? I got old market after updating to gingerbread.
Paul22000 said:
I always chuckle when people say they avoid CM7 and other ROMs because they want to "avoid bugs".
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Do you really need to keep evangelizing CM? This is XDA, we know about CM7. If we wanted to be running it we would be already.
When you go to the USB storage connection screen the button seems to say "Turn off USB storage" no matter whether it's already on or not.
Sneeze1066 said:
When you go to the USB storage connection screen the button seems to say "Turn off USB storage" no matter whether it's already on or not.
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mine seems fine
launcher pro's 3d scrolling app drawer doesnt work tho
Hasilpuri said:
has any 1 tried market after updating? I got old market after updating to gingerbread.
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Yeah, me too.
Just close the Market and then re-open and you're back at the new one. You may need to kill Market in app management, or just wait a couple of minutes to go back in.
I'm having the umts hsdpa switch issue. It switches back and forth every few seconds, and I have strong signal. Anyone seeing this?

[Q] Can't change default dialer

I'm using Gingervolt rom 1.3 on my phone and I can't change the default dialer. I download Go contacts ex, and exdialer But I can't launch by default.
I have gone in to app and clear the default for default dialer still no luck.
Anyone has any idea.
Many Thanks.
Go into stock contacts.apk and clear defaults
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mtmichaelson said:
Go into stock contacts.apk and clear defaults
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MT,
Thats already grayed out.
I went to settings, applications, All, Contacts (Version 2.3.4)
Let me know if I miss something
dastaak said:
MT,
Thats already grayed out.
I went to settings, applications, All, Contacts (Version 2.3.4)
Let me know if I miss something
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Did you ever get this fixed?
Nop still not resolved
I am having bad lag on the dialer. Would another dialer app correct this? I have shirtcuts to the people I call the most set up and sometimes it takes about 30 seconds for the dialer to kick in after touching the contact.
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I use go dialer with go contacts on Zeam launcher. I have the action bindings set to open dialer on double tap of the home screen. I've only ever set defaults on first launch though so I can tell you it works just not how to get there from stock. So, not so helpful.. Lol
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Nop still not resolved
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Instead of clearing defaults for Contacts.apk, try clearing defaults for Phone.apk. Not sure if that will help but you never know. Let me know if it works!
I have the same problem with htc one x, after choosing the default dialler I cannot change it - clear default is greyed out. In fact I removed all the defaults, still no luck.

Looking for advice on how to change default phone dialer

Hello,
I am trying to change my default dialer from stock to another phone app but it does not work. Even though you are able to change the default in app settings the phone will still go back to default even if you disable the stock phone app. It appears I will need to root but I do not know exactly what I would need to do next? Is there a component I would need to get rid of or mofify like callui?
The reason behind this is the stock phone UI does not pass notifications through android wear nor contact info to my watch. I was able to prove this by temp using another phone app that sent notification to my watch before it reverted back to the stock app.
Any help would be appreciated
Thank you
This should work.
Go to Settings -> Apps -> click on the cog in the top right corner -> Default Apps -> select your preferred dialer
RustySpackleford said:
This should work.
Go to Settings -> Apps -> click on the cog in the top right corner -> Default Apps -> select your preferred dialer
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Sadly it does not work. If someone calls you it still defaults to the stock dialer. I also went in and disabled the phone app and it still uses the stock app :/
You might need the google dialer framework, not sure. I think it is not included in the stock rom, so if another app uses it and you don't have it... said app won't work. Might not be that at all, just my 2cents. xD

Stock Contact app crashing when I want to view a number

Good morning all. I don't know if anyone has come across or knows of a solution to this annoying problem.
Basically, the stock contacts app (by Samsung) crashes when I want to view details of a contact. You can open the program and it shows you the list of names, but if you want to open it up to call or text then it crashes. It's annoying as I cant use my call log as a point of returning calls. I've had to download Google Contacts to overcome some of the problems.
Is there any way of uninstalling it and reinstalling it as I know it's integrated into the dialer app too. Or does someone use an alternate dialer/address app that's simple and clean? No fancy themes or additional features.
Thanks all!
English_Gentleman said:
Good morning all. I don't know if anyone has come across or knows of a solution to this annoying problem.
Basically, the stock contacts app (by Samsung) crashes when I want to view details of a contact. You can open the program and it shows you the list of names, but if you want to open it up to call or text then it crashes. It's annoying as I cant use my call log as a point of returning calls. I've had to download Google Contacts to overcome some of the problems.
Is there any way of uninstalling it and reinstalling it as I know it's integrated into the dialer app too. Or does someone use an alternate dialer/address app that's simple and clean? No fancy themes or additional features.
Thanks all!
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I've had similar issues with the stock dialer and messaging app. Sometimes they'll just freeze and only rebooting the phone will get them working again. Interested to hear if anyone has some sort of a fix as well.
I looked on the comments of the contacts app on the Samsung marketplace and other note 8 users had the same issue. So it's not just us.
Hmm.. tested over and over.. no problems what so ever
I had the same issue with the stock contacts app on my Note8 and here's how I fixed it. Go to Settings > Apps > Contacts > click the vertical ... in the top right corner > Uninstall updates. I hope this works for others too.
Edit: Unfortunately, this may only be a temporary fix.
Are you using any theme overlays? Substratum? If you are uninstall and try again.
Jkell69 said:
Are you using any theme overlays? Substratum? If you are uninstall and try again.
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I am using a theme I'll try that and see what happens.
Black August said:
I had the same issue with the stock contacts app on my Note8 and here's how I fixed it. Go to Settings > Apps > Contacts > click the vertical ... in the top right corner > Uninstall updates. I hope this works for others too.
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This worked for me - thank you
It seems as though the latest update has fixed the crashing. My phone updated itself and I think the bug has been squashed.

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