Can't open apps bug - Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
I noticed a problem for my Z. I can't open my apps with one touch anymore. I have to keep trying pressing the app icon until it registers it and opens the app. Once in the app, everything works fine.
The bottom on screen buttons had no issue at all though. I tried to test the touchscreen with the preinstalled Diagnostic app but it got no problem at all.
I first encountered the problem 2 days ago and I factory reset it and the problem went away. But it is back again now.
Anyone has the same problem here?
Cheers,
C
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I think it is due to the bug in the stock launcher. I changed the launcher and the problem has gone now.
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+1 Replaced launcher now ok someone says this could be something to do with not using the correct charger I dont think so because this would be the same for all Launchers.

I have the same problem too!
Does developer options active or now when before the problem happened?
When you said change launcher! do you mean we cant use the stock launcher anymore?
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The thing is, that I keep developer options active all the time! and I changed the animation scales from 1x to 0
Then after two days I have got this problem!
Last day I reset the phone! and I didnt activate the dev. options. will see if this is the problem or not!
But still wanna know, did you activate dev. options before the problem or not ?

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Dreadroid said:
I have the same problem too!
Does developer options active or now when before the problem happened?
When you said change launcher! do you mean we cant use the stock launcher anymore?
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The thing is, that I keep developer options active all the time! and I changed the animation scales from 1x to 0
Then after two days I have got this problem!
Last day I reset the phone! and I didnt activate the dev. options. will see if this is the problem or not!
But still wanna know, did you activate dev. options before the problem or not ?
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Was the same for me, after setting the animation scales to 0, some apps didn't open anymore. Reset scales back to 1, rebooted and everything was ok again on stock launcher.
I couldn't open settings from homescreen or app drawer, but could get there through the pulldown menu.
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Yeah, everything is ok except pressing app. Otherthings is ok! I can move between screen and the notifications bar also is good.
I will see the next two days. If this proplem didnt happen again, I will not active the developer options any more!
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Lockscreen replacement?

I know I've talked about this before, but I'm wondering if people have any suggestions.
I'm looking for a lockscreen replacement that will allow me to use my own image as wallpaper. Ideally it will also have lollipop features (I quite like the stock lockscreen, but it would be so much better if I could put my own pic there rather than having it be my homescreen wallpaper).
I've tried AcDisplay - You have the option of homescreen or grey. Otherwise I like it.
HiLocker - Selected image is zoomed WAY in for some reason which results in a pixelated image (even at 2K+ resolution).
Widget Locker - no longer supported.
I've emailed the devs on both AcDisplay and HiLocker, but never heard anything back.
I'd be just fine with keeping the stock lockscreen if I could figure out how to set a different wallpaper for it. Does anyone know if this is possible? Barring this, does anyone know of a good lockscreen replacement that would do what I want?
Xposed with Gravity box is what you need.
It will not have the security flaws that most lockscreen replacements have, and you can change the background.
graydiggy said:
Xposed with Gravity box is what you need.
It will not have the security flaws that most lockscreen replacements have, and you can change the background.
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Absolutely perfect and exactly what I wanted! Thank you!
Now...if only I could hide the AccuWeather notification.
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Find the app in your app manager and untick the show notifications box.
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That's if you want to keep using the app. If not, use titanium backup to remove it completely. However, unchecking the box may keep it from running properly at times, but that would be a very rare thing if it breaks it at all.
graydiggy said:
Find the app in your app manager and untick the show notifications box.
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That's if you want to keep using the app. If not, use titanium backup to remove it completely. However, unchecking the box may keep it from running properly at times, but that would be a very rare thing if it breaks it at all.
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I actually figured it out right after typing that reply. Untick show current conditions in the notification settings for the app. Now I can actually see the picture of my kids when I have no other notifications.
liquidzoo said:
I actually figured it out right after typing that reply. Untick show current conditions in the notification settings for the app. Now I can actually see the picture of my kids when I have no other notifications.
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That works too. Lol

Android N official fingerprint scanner problem...

Does anyone have problem using fingerprint to unlock the screen??
I dont really like locking screen using power button but rather use gesture and apps. After updating to Android N EVA-L19C626B320 Official. I cannot normally unlock the screen like before. It keeps asking for password every single time.
EXCEPT when I use power button to lock the phone.
Any idea?
connecorn said:
Does anyone have problem using fingerprint to unlock the screen??
I dont really like locking screen using power button but rather use gesture and apps. After updating to Android N EVA-L19C626B320 Official. I cannot normally unlock the screen like before. It keeps asking for password every single time.
EXCEPT when I use power button to lock the phone.
Any idea?
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It's normal. Since it not a "user (you)" action but an "admin (you by an app)" action, the system protects your data. You'll not be able to "fix" this since it's supposed to work like this.
Marsou77 said:
It's normal. Since it not a "user (you)" action but an "admin (you by an app)" action, the system protects your data. You'll not be able to "fix" this since it's supposed to work like this.
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But how come does it not affect on Android 6.x.x?
connecorn said:
But how come does it not affect on Android 6.x.x?
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Nougat' security policies are maybe stricter than before
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Maybe the workaround is to root only...I guess
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I found out that Nova launcher let the choice to the user how to lock the screen :
By administrator (you won't be able to use fingerprint scanner to unlock)
By displaying a black screen while waiting for the phone to go in sleep mode (you will be able to use fingerprint scanner to unlock)
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Marsou77 said:
I found out that Nova launcher let the choice to the user how to lock the screen :
By administrator (you won't be able to use fingerprint scanner to unlock)
By displaying a black screen while waiting for the phone to go in sleep mode (you will be able to use fingerprint scanner to unlock)
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Yeah I just contact Nova's developer and they claim to be an issue now.
"Unfortunately this is a known issue in which there is a pop-up window within Nova that tells you about this and that there is a work around if you are rooted. Unfortunately there's no native work around if you're not rooted, however, you can go to the Google Play Store and purchase Screen Lock Pro(this app is not ours) and you can use it as a work around for this issue as well."
I'm having fingerprint problems too. It does not let me set up a new fingerprint anymore and doesn't work in any situation. Worked perfectly since 1 day ago. Using the beta 7.0 android... Any tips?
Ragzn said:
I'm having fingerprint problems too. It does not let me set up a new fingerprint anymore and doesn't work in any situation. Worked perfectly since 1 day ago. Using the beta 7.0 android... Any tips?
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Your problem is a bit troublesome. Try reset?
I tried to reset, but it still does the same. I did a backup restore and didn't try to use the fingerprint before that. I'll try again tomorrow and see what happens.
Still no hope of fixing the issue din
You need to disable smart unlock. Go to Settings>Security>Trusted Agents disable any smart unlock enabled.
Additional: If you're using Greenify you must enable the "Alternate Screen Off Mode"
cheeze.keyk said:
You need to disable smart unlock. Go to Settings>Security>Trusted Agents disable any smart unlock enabled.
Additional: If you're using Greenify you must enable the "Alternate Screen Off Mode"
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Not working either TT [emoji20] [emoji20] [emoji20]
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Did you find any solution? I have the same issue
If you have root there are two apps that I know of that work perfectly for locking the screen through software:
-->Gesture Control, works very well, just assign any gesture to screen off.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodmooddroid.gesturecontrol&hl=de
and
-->Boeffla Screen off, has a slight delay between pressing the button and the screen actually locking, ~1sec nothing bad, but otherwise works very well. Also you can assign this app as an "assist app" meaning your long press home button becomes your screen off button
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.andip71.screenoff&hl=de
If you don't have root I guess this would be a reason to go for it!
connecorn said:
Still no hope of fixing the issue din
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Are you using Nova launcher gesture to lock screen? I solved this problem long time ago for Nova launcher
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clouds5 said:
If you have root there are two apps that I know of that work perfectly for locking the screen through software:
-->Gesture Control, works very well, just assign any gesture to screen off.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodmooddroid.gesturecontrol&hl=de
and
-->Boeffla Screen off, has a slight delay between pressing the button and the screen actually locking, ~1sec nothing bad, but otherwise works very well. Also you can assign this app as an "assist app" meaning your long press home button becomes your screen off button
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.andip71.screenoff&hl=de
If you don't have root I guess this would be a reason to go for it!
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It's better to use Nova launcher gesture method. Simple and no need for additional app
rhodondendron said:
Are you using Nova launcher gesture to lock screen? I solved this problem long time ago for Nova launcher
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It's better to use Nova launcher gesture method. Simple and no need for additional app
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Hm but nova gestures only work when you're on one of the nova homescreens. My methods work everywhere at all times. I guess that's personal preference but I wouldn't say nova is better...
Huawei P9 Lite Fingerprint Settings Missing
Hi please help . After updating my Huawei P9 Lite to Android 7.0 I cant find the fingerprint settings anymore. I've tried to wipe my phone several times but still nothing is changing at all . I'm thinking of downgrading now to 6.0

Do not disturb - icon and notification gone

Hello,
I suddenly don't have a notification or icon anymore when I have DND activited, which is not so good. I already tried rebooting the device twice with no success.
I use the default theme and didn't making any mentionable changes.
Please tell me I can get this fixed without wiping my device or resetting my settings.
Try going into the phone settings and reset the app notifications and see if that does the trick [emoji6]
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I didn't find an option to "reset" my notifications
Go to setting->apps then click on hamburger and select show all apps. Then go to systemui->storage and clear cache. Then reboot phone.
Also in notification setting you can click show system apps as well. Then you will see the DND toggle.
I did that, still not working. Thanks for trying tho.
Anyone else an idea?
Flizzy90 said:
I have all apps + system apps shown but there is nothing called "system ui". I also searched for "com.android.systemui". Nothing.
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I'm talking through main settings. Go to apps. Then from the 3 dot menu show system apps. You have to have system ui. It's a vital peice of the OS. If you can't see the app then I have no idea what could be blocking you from seeing it. At that point I would reset it.
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Flizzy90 said:
I did that, still not working. Thanks for trying tho.
Anyone else an idea?
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Do the same steps through notification settings from the drop down shade. Click advanced and then show system apps.
Yea I edited my post because I found system UI after changing the language to english. I guess I couldn't figure out the german name or I somehow didn't see it. However, I cleared the cache and rebooted with no success.
Flizzy90 said:
Yea I edited my post because I found system UI after changing the language to english. I guess I couldn't figure out the german name or I somehow didn't see it. However, I cleared the cache and rebooted with no success.
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The same app has a toggle through notification settings. Select advanced and then the same 3 dot menu to show system apps.
Indeed it's shown as disabled. However, I can't change it.
Flizzy90 said:
Indeed it's shown as disabled. However, I can't change it.
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What if you reset app preferences (3 dot menu). That's weird it wont toggle.
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Some s8 users had this issue on Reddit
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS8/comments/7j9vbx/help_system_ui_notification_blocked_and_unable_to/
Resetting it worked. Nice! Thank you man!

Samsung Experience 10 Launcher

Not my work, just sharing it here for good vibes - https://www.xda-developers.com/download-samsung-experience-10-launcher/
That's awesome. I can't wait to see the auto light /dark mode in action
Finally, the empty space where the icon labels and the nav bar hide...IS NOT space anymore. This and the unscrollable wallpaper on the homescreen were the only two eye poppers i always had in the new TW (weirdly, bot used to be hidden mods)
Well done Sammy, i even think they are using the boards here for feedback, sneaky bastards.
PS, dont forget to make the new launcher as default, or else it will crash and notify about some java thing.
PlutoDelic said:
Finally, the empty space where the icon labels and the nav bar hide...IS NOT space anymore. This and the unscrollable wallpaper on the homescreen were the only two eye poppers i always had in the new TW (weirdly, bot used to be hidden mods)
Well done Sammy, i even think they are using the boards here for feedback, sneaky bastards.
PS, dont forget to make the new launcher as default, or else it will crash and notify about some java thing.
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You can disable the nav bar on the home screen?
Frozenrosen said:
You can disable the nav bar on the home screen?
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i dont disable it, i hide it. i use the bixby button for exactly that. I dont think it's possible without root though, but i may be wrong.
PlutoDelic said:
i dont disable it, i hide it. i use the bixby button for exactly that. I dont think it's possible without root though, but i may be wrong.
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Ok, so you can hide it on the home screen, unlike on Samsung experience 9 where it still shows if you hide it on the home screen. So you can swipe up to see it
Frozenrosen said:
Ok, so you can hide it on the home screen, unlike on Samsung experience 9 where it still shows if you hide it on the home screen. So you can swipe up to see it
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Yup.
Does this bring gesture support?
How to make this work?
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Does not work on at&t note 8. Just crashes. Maybe because the app I have is not a update to 9.5 version but it's own apk. That's how it installed anyway.
rippedwarrior69 said:
Does not work on at&t note 8. Just crashes. Maybe because the app I have is not a update to 9.5 version but it's own apk. That's how it installed anyway.
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have you set this launcher as default? If not this may be the reason..
duchian said:
have you set this launcher as default? If not this may be the reason..
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Yes I have.
livystewy01 said:
How to make this work?
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I dont think so, that requires more then the Launcher.
rippedwarrior69 said:
Does not work on at&t note 8. Just crashes. Maybe because the app I have is not a update to 9.5 version but it's own apk. That's how it installed anyway.
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You probably just set the old one as default again. Clear the launcher default settings (not the cache/data) and try again, i've already got it on on an S7E, S8, and S8+ phones. It should work as the leak itself comes from a Snapdragon variant dump, just like yours.
PlutoDelic said:
I dont think so, that requires more then the Launcher.
You probably just set the old one as default again. Clear the launcher default settings (not the cache/data) and try again, i've already got it on on an S7E, S8, and S8+ phones. It should work as the leak itself comes from a Snapdragon variant dump, just like yours.
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Will the n950u get the rom leak. And I'll try again
Frozenrosen said:
Ok, so you can hide it on the home screen, unlike on Samsung experience 9 where it still shows if you hide it on the home screen. So you can swipe up to see it
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Doesn't look like you can do this. I have the Navbar hidden but still shows on the home screen of this launcher.
manupa14 said:
Does this bring gesture support?
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Already have it. One hand operations is the best app for gestures hand down
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PlutoDelic said:
I dont think so, that requires more then the Launcher.
You probably just set the old one as default again. Clear the launcher default settings (not the cache/data) and try again, i've already got it on on an S7E, S8, and S8+ phones. It should work as the leak itself comes from a Snapdragon variant dump, just like yours.
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Is it possible to uninstall this?
I'm on a note 8 sd
On Android 8.0 unrooted though
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Does this do anything other than the home screen options? I installed it with no issues.
About to go back to NOVA
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I can't figure out how to uninstall it.
I went to the apps and did it, but it just uninstalls the regular launcher.
vonDubenshire said:
Already have it. One hand operations is the best app for gestures hand down
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Is it possible to uninstall this?
I'm on a note 8 sd
On Android 8.0 unrooted though
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Does this do anything other than the home screen options? I installed it with no issues.
About to go back to NOVA
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No it's exactly the same as 9 minus the settings. And I could not get it to stop crashing on my note 8 n950u with 8.0 crc2 build.
Ok it worked fine just not a lot of changes to me.
HOW TO UNINSTALL
I had to open the launcher settings and then go to the About section to get to the app options. Then I set Nova as the launcher and it lets me uninstall the version 10.
Thanks bro
Work perfectly
For my SM-N950F/DS
On this version I have no app icon notifications. Everything else is good.
Running on Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 8 stock.

Couple of questions about Realme UI

Hello, I have a couple of questions. I'm using the X2 Pro completely stock on c25 rom.
1. When I try to activate split screen in the settings it gives me a failed toast notification saying "This function is not available in the current mode". What could that mean and how to fix it?
2. Could you make off screen music control gestures work with poweramp?
3. Is there a way to completely remove the VPN notification? Or at least remove it so the icon is not showing on the always on display (which is distracting since I'm expecting regular notifications there)?
4. Is it possible to move the status bar clock to the right and/or add seconds to it (tried with SystemUI Tuner app and didn't work)?
I know this is a lot of questions at once but I guess it would be helpful for everyone.
Thank you in advance.
i hav the same problem, cant enable splitscreen after the latest os update, pls let me know if you can help
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found the problem! i used nova launcher , and when i switch back to default launcher, i could enable the split screen again
the weird thing is i could use nova launcher and split screen before the latest update, i hope they fix this issue
Hello, me the most annoying problem is the time for the phone to connect to Wifi, I have to enter myself in the settings is selected Wifi otherwise it takes a long time !!! is again the problem repeats with bluetooth the time to connect to my intra klipsch T5 is completely allucinating is so same I must also select my helmet if not automatically it does not work !! when I had no worries before on my VIVO Nex S or on the Samsung s8. someone else has the same problem because we would have to send the information back to Realme
ste27.jah said:
Hello, me the most annoying problem is the time for the phone to connect to Wifi, I have to enter myself in the settings is selected Wifi otherwise it takes a long time !!! is again the problem repeats with bluetooth the time to connect to my intra klipsch T5 is completely allucinating is so same I must also select my helmet if not automatically it does not work !! when I had no worries before on my VIVO Nex S or on the Samsung s8. someone else has the same problem because we would have to send the information back to Realme
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Hmm, I didn't notice any similar issues
ampxda said:
i hav the same problem, cant enable splitscreen after the latest os update, pls let me know if you can help
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found the problem! i used nova launcher , and when i switch back to default launcher, i could enable the split screen again
the weird thing is i could use nova launcher and split screen before the latest update, i hope they fix this issue
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Wow you're right, I can't believe nova launcher is causing this issue. Hope they can fix this soon as it's really annoying.
adsubzero said:
Wow you're right, I can't believe nova launcher is causing this issue. Hope they can fix this soon as it's really annoying.
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Same behavior with Microsoft Launcher...
rande83 said:
Same behavior with Microsoft Launcher...
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How and why is all I wanna know...
Well the launcher issue has been fixed. Now all I want to know if there's a workaround to making off screen music control gestured function in music players besides the stock one.
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A year later... Has anyone found a workaround to enable these screen-off gestures for music control on third party apps?

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