[APP] Galaxy Gear SMS - v1.5 - UPDATED 29.05.2014 - Samsung Galaxy Gear

I've wanted to start creating some galaxy gear apps that will ease some tasks and somehow make it worth the $200 price.
I'm new to android development so I can say that this is my first android app of this complexity.
This app comes in two pieces. The server, which must be installed on the phone, and the client which should be installed on gear. What the client does, is retrieving a list of text messages from the device and displays on the gear. You can also send text messages from gear.
Basically it's like tablet sms, but without all the background services and auto sync that will drain the battery faster on gear.
I've tested it only on a galaxy note 3 with 4.4.2 stock rom + galaxy gear with null rom v.23
Let me know if there are any bugs
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Changelog:
v1.5:
Autostart service on boot.
Some bug fixes
v1.4:
Swipe between all unread messages in the notification popup.
Added option to resend a previously sent message.
Some bug fixes.
v1.3.1
Added option to preview message body in notification (check settings, by default will be disabled).
Now the client will display only the last 50 messages from the conversation to improve speed.
Changed icon.
Bug fix.
v1.3
Now you can send message to any contact from your phone
Receive notifications on gear - with option to disable this if you have gear manager
New icon that matches the gear theme more than the last one
Small UI changes on client
Small optimization for battery drain on phone
v1.2.4
Bug fixes
v1.2.2
Trying to fix some bugs
Added button for easily sending log files
*Updated only the server apk
v1.2:
Select server device when opening client for the first time.
Added button to start/stop the server.
International characters in contact names are displayed correctly.
Some other fixes in code.
v1.1:
Changed theme to dark one
Fixed problem with special characters
Fixed some crashes
v1.0:
Initial release

Beautiful. Hopefully something like this will be available on my gear 2
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the client which should be installed on gear.
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When I try to install the client on the gear, I get "Application not installed".

lazer9 said:
When I try to install the client on the gear, I get "Application not installed".
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+1
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Same client will not install

Sorry, I think i've done something wrong when i exported the apk for the client.
I have updated the link in the first post. You can try it now.

Nice. Excellent work. Just testing all seems good.fantastic with fleksy keyboard
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Would be nice with black background and white text. Would also save a little battery

xerxes2k said:
Nice. Excellent work. Just testing all seems good.fantastic with fleksy keyboard
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Would be nice with black background and white text. Would also save a little battery
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Thanks! I will consider this on the next update.

SimMasterIbra said:
Thanks! I will consider this on the next update.
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Excellent app, great job! Better that tablet talk.
i use a galaxy s4 with rom stock 4.4.2 and galaxy gear with null v23.
Also, i am a french user, and the accents appear as squares.
If you could correct it please, i will be happy. Thanks.

SimMasterIbra said:
Thanks! I will consider this on the next update.
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Thanks for this man, one of the better apps I have seen in a while
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For next version could you add an option to turn off the sms service on the phone side, to save battery of phone, when not needing to use the service.
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John_wba said:
Thanks for this man, one of the better apps I have seen in a while
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For next version could you add an option to turn off the sms service on the phone side, to save battery of phone, when not needing to use the service.
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Sure, I will add that too on the next update.

Great app. Thanks for it.
Is there a way to add a shortcut to it on the gear main page? When I go to the favorites tab in gear manager it doesn't show up in the list when I try to add.

hows the battery life on this app compared to tablet talk?
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installs but when i open the client app in the watch, it says '..client has stopped' white screen crashes
do i need to enable notifications ON in gear manager or any other special settings on?
it also force closes on my phone(popup error on my phone saying sms client has stopped...) when i try to run the client app on the gear , maybe its my phone nexus 5 with ART mode incompatible and franco kernel?

cobyman7035 said:
hows the battery life on this app compared to tablet talk?
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installs but when i open the client app in the watch, it says '..client has stopped' white screen crashes
do i need to enable notifications ON in gear manager or any other special settings on?
it also force closes on my phone(popup error on my phone saying sms client has stopped...) when i try to run the client app on the gear , maybe its my phone nexus 5 with ART mode incompatible and franco kernel?
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You won't see any battery drain on the watch, as all the work is done phone side. This app works flawlessly for me on my s4, so I guess it's down to your phone/set up mate.
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xerxes2k said:
Nice. Excellent work. Just testing all seems good.fantastic with fleksy keyboard
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Would be nice with black background and white text. Would also save a little battery
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Great app! I can reply to texts on my Nexus 5 I agree, the black background would be very slick.

I'm having a bit of an issue. I think it's sending my texts from the gear, however when I check in my texting history on phone side, the ones I sent from the gear aren't showing up there. And when I go back and open the gear (client) to check there again, they are not there also. But when I send one from the gear, it says it sent.
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lazer9 said:
I'm having a bit of an issue. I think it's sending my texts from the gear, however when I check in my texting history on phone side, the ones I sent from the gear aren't showing up there. And when I go back and open the gear (client) to check there again, they are not there also. But when I send one from the gear, it says it sent.
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Specs: Phone - Galaxy S4 Android 4.3 Hyperdrive Rom
- latest Gear Manager
Gear: Null V23 Rom

Error on both devices.
I am having the same problem as well. I have an unrooted Tmobile Note 3 and running Null23.
"installs but when i open the client app in the watch, it says '..client has stopped' white screen crashes"
"it also force closes on my phone(popup error on my phone saying sms client has stopped...) when i try to run the client app on the gear "

GaresTaylan said:
Great app. Thanks for it.
Is there a way to add a shortcut to it on the gear main page? When I go to the favorites tab in gear manager it doesn't show up in the list when I try to add.
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Actually, there was a method to do this, but it's not working anymore on the latest version of gear manager, or I'm missing something. Here is the thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606999
cobyman7035 said:
hows the battery life on this app compared to tablet talk?
---------- Post added at 07:26 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:17 AM ----------
installs but when i open the client app in the watch, it says '..client has stopped' white screen crashes
do i need to enable notifications ON in gear manager or any other special settings on?
it also force closes on my phone(popup error on my phone saying sms client has stopped...) when i try to run the client app on the gear , maybe its my phone nexus 5 with ART mode incompatible and franco kernel?
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Hm, I'm aware of some force closes of the app, but only on some circumstances. I think at the possibility of crashing when the gear tries to find the phone with the server running. For this, you must have the bluetooth enabled and the server running on the phone, and on the gear you must have your phone saved in the bluetooth device list. Other than this, I'm not sure, a logcat would be helpfull. Meanwhile I will try to fix some bugs.
lazer9 said:
I'm having a bit of an issue. I think it's sending my texts from the gear, however when I check in my texting history on phone side, the ones I sent from the gear aren't showing up there. And when I go back and open the gear (client) to check there again, they are not there also. But when I send one from the gear, it says it sent.
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Specs: Phone - Galaxy S4 Android 4.3 Hyperdrive Rom
- latest Gear Manager
Gear: Null V23 Rom
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Can you try sending a message to your own number?
papatoon said:
I am having the same problem as well. I have an unrooted Tmobile Note 3 and running Null23.
"installs but when i open the client app in the watch, it says '..client has stopped' white screen crashes"
"it also force closes on my phone(popup error on my phone saying sms client has stopped...) when i try to run the client app on the gear "
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I will try to debug some errors that could appear. Until that, if you can provide a logcat for the app from both gear and phone, would be awesome.

SimMasterIbra said:
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Can you try sending a message to your own number?
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Lol! :laugh: It works when sending a message to my own number but other numbers, even though it says it sends message, it doesn't. :cyclops:

excellent app - works well on my stock S4 with Gear on Null 23 using nova launcher
lazer9 said:
Lol! :laugh: It works when sending a message to my own number but other numbers, even though it says it sends message, it doesn't. :cyclops:
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[Q] Google Location Service not Working

Anyone having problems with Google Location Service?
This affects several apps that uses Location Service such as Google Now and Maps.
When i go into google now it says "Location service is off". When i go into maps it says "Please enable a My Location source in system settings" even though all of my location settings are on.
Only if GPS turned on then Google Now and Maps work properly
Aetherion90 said:
Anyone having problems with Google Location Service?
This affects several apps that uses Location Service such as Google Now and Maps.
When i go into google now it says "Location service is off". When i go into maps it says "Please enable a My Location source in system settings" even though all of my location settings are on.
Only if GPS turned on then Google Now and Maps work properly
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turn on the wifi location option. yes it'll have to be on all the time if you dont that message
Jinra321 said:
turn on the wifi location option. yes it'll have to be on all the time if you dont that message
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Under Settings > Location, there are several options:
1. Google's Location Service
2. GPS Sattelites
3. Location & Google Search
4. Compass warning
I turn on 1, 3, and 4. Option 2 (GPS) is only required if you want more precise location if I'm not mistaken. The problem is that previously I don't need to turn Option 2 on for my Maps to be working.
Aetherion90 said:
Under Settings > Location, there are several options:
1. Google's Location Service
2. GPS Sattelites
3. Location & Google Search
4. Compass warning
I turn on 1, 3, and 4. Option 2 (GPS) is only required if you want more precise location if I'm not mistaken. The problem is that previously I don't need to turn Option 2 on for my Maps to be working.
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Weird, those are the options you would need on for maps to work. That's what I use and I just have tasker turn on GPS when I open maps, however it works regardless if GPS is on or off. Maybe trying clearing app data from maps?
Jinra321 said:
Weird, those are the options you would need on for maps to work. That's what I use and I just have tasker turn on GPS when I open maps, however it works regardless if GPS is on or off. Maybe trying clearing app data from maps?
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Yes, it works fine until couple of days ago. Here are some other people who encounter this problem as well. I thought it affects all HTC One, but it seems yours are not affected.
Aetherion90 said:
Yes, it works fine until couple of days ago. Here are some other people who encounter this problem as well. I thought it affects all HTC One, but it seems yours are not affected.
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@Aetherion90 there is a small bug i guess, i have been effected and not solved yet. Yesterday i have recieved an update,maybe it will fix it but first of all im waiting for other users opinions who has already did it.
btw if you turn on GPS then location services are working.
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when you factory reset its working too
alicine said:
@Aetherion90 there is a small bug i guess, i have been effected and not solved yet. Yesterday i have recieved an update,maybe it will fix it but first of all im waiting for other users opinions who has already did it.
btw if you turn on GPS then location services are working.
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when you factory reset its working too
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Exactly, glad to know that the problem is not on my device. Yes GPS works, but it drains battery faster.
I'm thinking of factory reset, but afraid that my battery calibration will lost and words that my swiftkey has learned will be gone.
What's the best way to do the backup? I just did my backup from the built in HTC Backup function to Dropbox. But I'm not sure that everything will be restored if I use it. Will it restore all apps, apps settings, photos, and contacts?
Aetherion90 said:
Exactly, glad to know that the problem is not on my device. Yes GPS works, but it drains battery faster.
I'm thinking of factory reset, but afraid that my battery calibration will lost and words that my swiftkey has learned will be gone.
What's the best way to do the backup? I just did my backup from the built in HTC Backup function to Dropbox. But I'm not sure that everything will be restored if I use it. Will it restore all apps, apps settings, photos, and contacts?
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no worries you are not the only one i hate when i lost my current setup, thats why will wait till the update will work.
The bug is affecting several HTC devices and google is looking for a solution:
http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!msg/mobile/LEPcl9e3dYE/fUgvLD7qVHsJ
serhii said:
The bug is affecting several HTC devices and google is looking for a solution:
http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!msg/mobile/LEPcl9e3dYE/fUgvLD7qVHsJ
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Yeah, but not all HTC One are affected?
Aetherion90 said:
Yeah, but not all HTC One are affected?
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FWIW I'm on ARHD 9.1 Rom and stock kernel. Maps works fine.
At the same time as this issue, I notice the battery history is showing the phone constantly awake, also betterbatterystats is showing nlpwakelock running almost constantly. Anyone else with these additional symptoms?
Aetherion90 said:
Under Settings > Location, there are several options:
1. Google's Location Service
2. GPS Sattelites
3. Location & Google Search
4. Compass warning
I turn on 1, 3, and 4. Option 2 (GPS) is only required if you want more precise location if I'm not mistaken. The problem is that previously I don't need to turn Option 2 on for my Maps to be working.
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EXACTLY!!!! i am having the SAME problem!
i didnt see your post until now , i just posted my own topic regarding the SAME issue! so annoying. bcz i dont turn on option 2 , only when i needed to. but now location dont work without GPS turnd on. it used 2 still work for me 2 days ago..wtf..
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Aetherion90 said:
Yeah, but not all HTC One are affected?
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i think its only for the HTC One. my other androids are all fine. my sony xperia,htc buttefly ,galaxy s4, all works fine. but htc one. wtf..
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hndbrk said:
At the same time as this issue, I notice the battery history is showing the phone constantly awake, also betterbatterystats is showing nlpwakelock running almost constantly. Anyone else with these additional symptoms?
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what?whats this "nlpwakelock"??is it a htc one factory intalled app or function? where u see it ,in "app--all" ?
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I try'd to uninstall the "latest update" from "Google Search" , now Google now has completly stopped working even with GPS turned on. with all 4 options turned on in location menu, "Google now" still cannot detect my current location.
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only thing works now is in google map, with GPS turned on i am still able to locate myself....
so the latest google map/google search update did fxxk it up ..
google seriously need to fix this.and i guess they are aware of it.
http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!msg/mobile/LEPcl9e3dYE/fUgvLD7qVHsJ
I have question for anyone with this issue. Are you running stock HTC rom, or custom rom?
Jinra321 said:
I have question for anyone with this issue. Are you running stock HTC rom, or custom rom?
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Mine is on stock HTC rom, unrooted.
rikki_sun said:
EXACTLY!!!! i am having the SAME problem!
i didnt see your post until now , i just posted my own topic regarding the SAME issue! so annoying. bcz i dont turn on option 2 , only when i needed to. but now location dont work without GPS turnd on. it used 2 still work for me 2 days ago..wtf..
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i think its only for the HTC One. my other androids are all fine. my sony xperia,htc buttefly ,galaxy s4, all works fine. but htc one. wtf..
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what?whats this "nlpwakelock"??is it a htc one factory intalled app or function? where u see it ,in "app--all" ?
---------- Post added at 04:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:21 PM ----------
I try'd to uninstall the "latest update" from "Google Search" , now Google now has completly stopped working even with GPS turned on. with all 4 options turned on in location menu, "Google now" still cannot detect my current location.
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only thing works now is in google map, with GPS turned on i am still able to locate myself....
so the latest google map/google search update did fxxk it up ..
google seriously need to fix this.and i guess they are aware of it.
http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!msg/mobile/LEPcl9e3dYE/fUgvLD7qVHsJ
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Nope, I don't see nlpwakelock on my Apps > All
Aetherion90 said:
Nope, I don't see nlpwakelock on my Apps > All
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guess now what we need to do is to wait for Google to fix this problem properly with a new update for the software?
rikki_sun said:
guess now what we need to do is to wait for Google to fix this problem properly with a new update for the software?
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Yup, that's what I'm gonna do for now. While still looking at various forums.
Aetherion90 said:
Yup, that's what I'm gonna do for now. While still looking at various forums.
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Yeah. Plz update this thread if you found out anything new. I'll also keep an eye out on the googles forum.
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rikki_sun said:
Yeah. Plz update this thread if you found out anything new. I'll also keep an eye out on the googles forum.
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Sure, I also subscribed to that googles forum as I posted there too
Please update here too or in your thread if you found any news.

[Q] ToDo list or calendar

Aside from the EasyDo smart assistant, is there any widgets I can use with the null rom that basically just present my ToDo list, or a calendar widget that maybe shows 2 or 3 events and when clicked shows the rest? I ask because I constantly find myself writing things on my hand like "bills" so I can remember to do them after work. It would be great if I could dedicate a homescreen to a widget for the same purpose and stop writing on my hand.
I'm using Google Calendar and Tick Tick on my gear. They both work nicely with syncing via bluetooth tether
I use Simple Calendar Widget.
It's scrollable and when you tap an event, it opens in calendar.
A bit fiddly to configure on the Gear, so I set up the layout on the phone and then export and copy to Gear.
I used to always be taking my phone out to check what room I had to be in. Now, I can easily check on my watch
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I use Simple Calendar Widget.
It's scrollable and when you tap an event, it opens in calendar.
A bit fiddly to configure on the Gear, so I set up the layout on the phone and then export and copy to Gear.
I used to always be taking my phone out to check what room I had to be in. Now, I can easily check on my watch
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i use standard google calendar widget with two zooper widgets on top - one to show current temperature and second for battery left.
richlum said:
I use Simple Calendar Widget.
It's scrollable and when you tap an event, it opens in calendar.
A bit fiddly to configure on the Gear, so I set up the layout on the phone and then export and copy to Gear.
I used to always be taking my phone out to check what room I had to be in. Now, I can easily check on my watch
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Hi can you guide me on how do i install/configure this app to the galaxy gear?do i need to download the .apk and sideload it? Thanks
And also your layout/theme is pretty cool. How did you set it up?
[email protected] said:
Hi can you guide me on how do i install/configure this app to the galaxy gear?do i need to download the .apk and sideload it? Thanks
And also your layout/theme is pretty cool. How did you set it up?
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You can either side load it or download via the playstore on the gear.
Once it's installed, you can select a 1x2 widget and configure it how you like in terms of colours, fields to display, font size.
The widget on the top half of the screen is Minimalistic Text widget. I have 1 instance of it with the time and date. And another overlapping instance with just the battery.
There is also the Noticounter widget which I have overlapping everything else.
[edit] As I mentioned, it's easier to setup the widget on your phone and then export it and import it on the Gear. The screen on the Gear is too small and fiddly. That applies to both Simple Calendar and Minimalistic Text [/edit]
Getting calendar apps to sync
I've got calendar apps installed ok, but they don't seem to sync, or at least don't show any meetings. When I open up Today's schedule (the stock gear app) it shows the days appointments fine. How can I get the appointments to show in the non stock apps. I'm running null_19 and had a look through the app settings. The google calendar sync and other calendar apps are set to off. I turned them on, but it killed the battery in about 20 minutes and still didnt seem to sync the meetings.
Its a major gap in the utility of the watch for me, so I'd really appreciate any help or advice. I've trawled all the threads the mention calendar, but I didnt find anything that helped.
Thanks.
[email protected] said:
Hi can you guide me on how do i install/configure this app to the galaxy gear?do i need to download the .apk and sideload it? Thanks
And also your layout/theme is pretty cool. How did you set it up?
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richlum said:
You can either side load it or download via the playstore on the gear.
Once it's installed, you can select a 1x2 widget and configure it how you like in terms of colours, fields to display, font size.
The widget on the top half of the screen is Minimalistic Text widget. I have 1 instance of it with the time and date. And another overlapping instance with just the battery.
There is also the Noticounter widget which I have overlapping everything else.
[edit] As I mentioned, it's easier to setup the widget on your phone and then export it and import it on the Gear. The screen on the Gear is too small and fiddly. That applies to both Simple Calendar and Minimalistic Text [/edit]
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I have installed the app both on the phone and gear.How did you make this as your main clock?are you rooted and using other Rom?im sorry im a bit confused Does it sync?since i need to export then import it.im just confused on how does synching works.Thanks :thumbup:
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hurdlejade said:
i use standard google calendar widget with two zooper widgets on top - one to show current temperature and second for battery left.
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How do you set this up on the gear?
[email protected] said:
How do you set this up on the gear?
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install google calendar, add widget, resize it. now add 2 new widgets in zooper and choose it to display current temperature and battery left..
[email protected] said:
I have installed the app both on the phone and gear.How did you make this as your main clock?are you rooted and using other Rom?im sorry im a bit confused Does it sync?since i need to export then import it.im just confused on how does synching works.Thanks :thumbup:
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Yes, you need to have Null ROM installed to be able to use any widget.
Then, you just set the widget/s on your homescreen.
For syncing, you need to setup your google account in the system settings on the Gear (need Null ROM for that too) and then set it to sync the calendar.
To sync, you will need to setup bluetooth tethering between the Gear and phone. (need Null ROM for that too).
I don't leave it tethered all the time to save the battery. I have tasker installed on the phone and Gear and it enables BT tethering for 2 minutes every hour. that is frequent enough for me to have the calendar on the watch updated.
hurdlejade said:
i use standard google calendar widget with two zooper widgets on top - one to show current temperature and second for battery left.
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richlum said:
Yes, you need to have Null ROM installed to be able to use any widget.
Then, you just set the widget/s on your homescreen.
For syncing, you need to setup your google account in the system settings on the Gear (need Null ROM for that too) and then set it to sync the calendar.
To sync, you will need to setup bluetooth tethering between the Gear and phone. (need Null ROM for that too).
I don't leave it tethered all the time to save the battery. I have tasker installed on the phone and Gear and it enables BT tethering for 2 minutes every hour. that is frequent enough for me to have the calendar on the watch updated.
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I was actually planning on installing NULL but found out that Dev decided not to continue with the support so i guess there's no way i would be able to set it up like yours
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hurdlejade said:
install google calendar, add widget, resize it. now add 2 new widgets in zooper and choose it to display current temperature and battery left..
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Are you also on NULL?
i'm on null 11, and yesterday there was released null 20. it is in active development, you got your info all wrong.
The developer stopped providing support through the main thread and PM. He is distributing the Rom through another forum and to be honest still ridiculously active and supportive through multiple threads. However, I think its fair to say he's here to develop, not play helpdesk.
But yeah, as others have said, if you skim through a bit more of the front page of the gear forums, you'll find plenty of discussion showing the null rom is well and kicking.
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Thanks for the advice around syncing Rich. I have syncing working fine - I'm usually permanently tethered, probably unnecessarily. When I check the google sync settings it always shows a recent last sync'd time. However, none of the meetings are being loaded into the non-stock apps for some reason. I'm keen to check out the new null_ so I imagine I'll be doing a few full resets as part of that to hopefully clear this odd blockage.
lurkapup said:
The developer stopped providing support through the main thread and PM. He is distributing the Rom through another forum and to be honest still ridiculously active and supportive through multiple threads. However, I think its fair to say he's here to develop, not play helpdesk.
But yeah, as others have said, if you skim through a bit more of the front page of the gear forums, you'll find plenty of discussion showing the null rom is well and kicking.
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Thanks for the advice around syncing Rich. I have syncing working fine - I'm usually permanently tethered, probably unnecessarily. When I check the google sync settings it always shows a recent last sync'd time. However, none of the meetings are being loaded into the non-stock apps for some reason. I'm keen to check out the new null_ so I imagine I'll be doing a few full resets as part of that to hopefully clear this odd blockage.
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Thanks bud this is a great news. But was wondering where can i find it. Ive been searching through...i will try and search again but if you dont mind showing me the active thread/link I would really appreciate it :good:
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lurkapup said:
The developer stopped providing support through the main thread and PM. He is distributing the Rom through another forum and to be honest still ridiculously active and supportive through multiple threads. However, I think its fair to say he's here to develop, not play helpdesk.
But yeah, as others have said, if you skim through a bit more of the front page of the gear forums, you'll find plenty of discussion showing the null rom is well and kicking.
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Thanks for the advice around syncing Rich. I have syncing working fine - I'm usually permanently tethered, probably unnecessarily. When I check the google sync settings it always shows a recent last sync'd time. However, none of the meetings are being loaded into the non-stock apps for some reason. I'm keen to check out the new null_ so I imagine I'll be doing a few full resets as part of that to hopefully clear this odd blockage.
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hurdlejade said:
i'm on null 11, and yesterday there was released null 20. it is in active development, you got your info all wrong.
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Thanks its a good news. I will try to search for it. I went to this site http://null.section80.net/ but couldnt download the ROM and i got the news from reading on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2515696. Hope you could show me the light on where i can download his masterful ROM
EDIT: Ok guys sorry i got it all wrong. I found the way to download it. Cant wait to flash this amazing ROM onto my gear
Build 21 actually it seems to be Well there's my project for the evening, as well as killing a couple of beers. Cheers F0mey!

Does the full screen icon exist on the Note 8 for Youtube??

As in the s8 plus, while watching youtube an icon will appear to let u fit the video to the entire screen. Now on my note 8 this icon is no longer present.
When you play a youtube video a round "crop to fit" button pops up which allows it to play fullscreen.
murmur70 said:
When you play a youtube video a round "crop to fit" button pops up which allows it to play fullscreen.
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Yes. On the S8 plus it does. My note 8 does not show it
alfamega190 said:
Yes. On the S8 plus it does. My note 8 does not show it
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It does show on my Note 8.
murmur70 said:
It does show on my Note 8.
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Any recommendations? Cuz it is not on mine..
alfamega190 said:
Any recommendations? Cuz it is not on mine..
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Check for update for the youtube app. Or uninstall/reinstall the app.
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Check for update for the youtube app. Or uninstall/reinstall the app.
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Yup tried that already. I did a factory reset yesterday cuz of other issues
That is a bummer. I looked all through settings on mine and couldn't see anything that would affect. Good luck!
Had the same issue. Updated the Software in settings and now its working. You'll see that the Software update includes enhancements. Perhaps Samsung forgot to include that feature the first time around.
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murmur70 said:
When you play a youtube video a round "crop to fit" button pops up which allows it to play fullscreen.
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Had the same issue. Updated the Software in settings and now its working. You'll see that the Software update includes enhancements. Perhaps Samsung forgot to include that feature the first time around.
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Had the same issue. Updated the Software in settings and now its working. You'll see that the Software update includes enhancements. Perhaps Samsung forgot to include that feature the first time around.
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Had the same issue. Updated the Software in settings and now its working. You'll see that the Software update includes enhancements. Perhaps Samsung forgot to include that feature the first time around.
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Which carrier u on? Cuz I updated this morning and still same issue.. I'm on Sprint..
i am on t mobile i updated the phone and i still do not see the option on my youtube please help!!
T mobile and it shows on my s8+ and note 8 alike.
T mobile youtube app app version 12.34.55
the icon pops up for me.
Have not had the icon since Monday the 11th when I received it. Took an update yesterday and problem still persisted. I then did another reset( from recovery), set up phone and let it restore everything overnight. Woke up this morning and the icon was there in youtube. Don't know wut happened but it's there. ??
You need to tap the screen, then it should pop up
Did you enabled youtube in full screen apps in settings> display.
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Have not had the icon since Monday the 11th when I received it. Took an update yesterday and problem still persisted. I then did another reset( from recovery), set up phone and let it restore everything overnight. Woke up this morning and the icon was there in youtube. Don't know wut happened but it's there. ??
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I will try this i guess I hope it works
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pswin09 said:
Did you enabled youtube in full screen apps in settings> display.
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Yes i wnabled it
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You need to tap the screen, then it should pop up
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I did tap it ...Where exactly did you tap the screen
farrock2unes said:
I will try this i guess I hope it works
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Yes i wnabled it
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I did tap it ...Where exactly did you tap the screen
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It doesn't seem to matter. I can tap anywhere and the icon will pop up on the right side.
For me some videos start out cropped, like some videos from Vevo. It says "Automatically adjusted to fit screen." Then you have to tap the screen to switch it back to normal. And others start out normal and you have to tap to crop.
alfamega190 said:
Have not had the icon since Monday the 11th when I received it. Took an update yesterday and problem still persisted. I then did another reset( from recovery), set up phone and let it restore everything overnight. Woke up this morning and the icon was there in youtube. Don't know wut happened but it's there. ??
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UPDATE WOOOOOOOW THIS WORKED I RESET IT THREW RECOVERY THEN LET IT RESTORE ON WIFI WAITED FOR IT TO FINISH AND YES!!!!! IT WORKS NOW :laugh: FYI TO GET TO RECOVERY HOLD POWER BIXBY BUTTON AND VOLUME UP THEN WAIT FOR THE BLUE ANDROID GUY TO FALL THEN PRESS THE POWER BUTTON

[Q] Badge support for G-Mail (other than custom launcher)

Peace All...
Does the Note 8 NOT support native notification badges for G-mail anymore?
I've noticed that there is no G-Mail notification badge. Is anyone using the STOCK Samsung launcher notice this?
---Also, PLEASE, before you make suggestions-- I am aware of Nova Launcher and Telsa Unread and every other launcher that supports notification badges---at this point in time I do not wish to use any of those launchers, I want to give Samsung's Launcher a try. My question is for those still using TouchWiz if they notice the same thing or is it just my phone.
I am having the same issue right now. Also, trying to figure out what combination of settings will make the Notification LED go on without vibrating the phone in vibration mode when I get an email.
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I read from an S8 thread that to try Rad Unread from the Play store. It works.
Now I have to figure out the LED/Vibrate issue for Gmail.
For some reason i cant download Rad Unread from play store. Maybe I have to side load it
*tried to side load it--won't install on my phone*
ZEDEK said:
For some reason i cant download Rad Unread from play store. Maybe I have to side load it
*tried to side load it--won't install on my phone*
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Interesting. I loaded it from the Play store on my laptop. It's been working well.
I think I either have an app or a theme that is blocking it---the only thing i can think of is bxActions (Bixby remap button)
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I think I either have an app or a theme that is blocking it---the only thing i can think of is bxActions (Bixby remap button)
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Perhaps that is the case. I am running stock everything. I haven't gotten to Bixby yet... LOL So many options to check and configure, I can't get used to this after 2 years of IOS.

Blackberry UEM Client gets blocked by Huawei AppGallery

Im trying to install Blackberry for work on my unrooted device. The Blackberry UEM client tries to download the Blackberry email app but each time the Huawei App Gallery fires up instead and displays "This app is not yet availbale in the current region". It's very unwelcome.
If I root the phone, the Blackberry work app will refuse to work. Very annoying. Why did they feel the need for this crappy bloatware?
- Has anyone got any tips please for suppressing / removing the Huawei AppGallery without a permanent root?
- I suppoose I could root, remove it, then unroot it?
- Any issues if I remove it?
Thanks
If it helps, I'm using blackberry work for my work email with no problems,errors or need to uninstall apps. I have gallery still.
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Just gone in to app gallery to take a look and looks like I've never agreed to its privacy notice, so maybe that's why it's inactive and never piped up?
deezle said:
If it helps, I'm using blackberry work for my work email with no problems,errors or need to uninstall apps. I have gallery still.
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Just gone in to app gallery to take a look and looks like I've never agreed to its privacy notice, so maybe that's why it's inactive and never piped up?
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Thanks - thats very interesting. I also figure that if your phone works fine while the AppGallery is "dormant" I could probably root and delete it without any issues...

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