After 4.4.3 SMS Apps freeze when using? - Moto X Q&A

I just updating to 4.4.3 and no matter what SMS app I use when I go into it it slows to a crawl to the point my phone isnt even responding. Anyone else seeing these issues?

reno55 said:
I just updating to 4.4.3 and no matter what SMS app I use when I go into it it slows to a crawl to the point my phone isnt even responding. Anyone else seeing these issues?
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Some users have reported similar issues when they had DISABLED the stock SMS app before the update, and did not "re-enable" it before taking the OTA.
Assuming you had disabled the stock SMS app, you should be able to fix it by reseting all app preferences.
Settings > Apps
Click the menu button (3 dots), and click "Reset app preferences"

samwathegreat said:
Some users have reported similar issues when they had DISABLED the stock SMS app before the update, and did not "re-enable" it before taking the OTA.
Assuming you had disabled the stock SMS app, you should be able to fix it by reseting all app preferences.
Settings > Apps
Click the menu button (3 dots), and click "Reset app preferences"
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Well thats EXACTLY what I did...running a titanium backup now and going to try this next......after I rest can I disable again?

reno55 said:
Well thats EXACTLY what I did...running a titanium backup now and going to try this next......after I rest can I disable again?
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You can try. If you do, and the problems start again, just "reset app preferences" again, and don't disable that time.

samwathegreat said:
You can try. If you do, and the problems start again, just "reset app preferences" again, and don't disable that time.
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Yep that solved my problem! Thanks!

samwathegreat said:
Some users have reported similar issues when they had DISABLED the stock SMS app before the update, and did not "re-enable" it before taking the OTA.
Assuming you had disabled the stock SMS app, you should be able to fix it by reseting all app preferences.
Settings > Apps
Click the menu button (3 dots), and click "Reset app preferences"
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This fixed it for me as well.

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[Q] Facebook UploadManager service

Hello, all...
What is Facebook UploadManager service which allways running on background on my NX S? Its starting automaticaly after every reboot and consume lot of RAM and battery. I see this after update to FB v1.7.1 - its normal?
I´sorry for my bad english... ty for your reply
lol i noticed that too
i just keep it there just like market
the amount of free ram in running service is actually not the free ram the system has anyway
It came with the new update. I uninstalled cause facebook is horrid.
I recommend not using facebook.
OK thanks, another solutions?
challl88 said:
OK thanks, another solutions?
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Web interface
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I ended up uninstalling fb because I couldnt figure out how to shut it down. It was destroying my battery, usually draining it completely after around 5hrs.
Was this happening to anyone else?
I just go to Settings -> Applications -> Running services -> Click Facebook -> Stop UploadManager service.
You have to do this after every reboot but it's a temporary solution...
I was going to 'manage apps' --> 'running' ---> then force stopping it. but it'd keep turning itself back on
is your way doing soemthing different?
aalbert said:
I was going to 'manage apps' --> 'running' ---> then force stopping it. but it'd keep turning itself back on
is your way doing soemthing different?
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Mine doesn't turn on unless I reboot my phone.
droidance said:
Mine doesn't turn on unless I reboot my phone.
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ok, going to reinstall and see if it acts goofy again. thanks for the help

I can not get to the settings on my KFHD

Folks;
For some reason, I can no longer get to the settings on my KFHD 7 any longer. As well, the buttons that usually appear on the bottom of the screen (Home, and the like) no longer show there - except briefly at times.
Is there some other way to get into settings for this device? I'd like to perform a factory reset, but can't get to it.
TIA;
Patrick
Are you rooted? Do you have gmail installed? I noticed gmail will glitch the notification bar at times.
if you installed GMail, try opening it and then exiting. That usually clears up the disappearing status bar for me. If hit, try holding the power button to do a re boot. Maybe twice.
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alkemist80 said:
Are you rooted? Do you have gmail installed? I noticed gmail will glitch the notification bar at times.
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The device is rooted, has GAPPs. Starting Gmail doesn't seem to clear this up.
I note that when I start Gmail, the icons flash in for a moment, and then disappear. They also do the same if I select 'Setting' from the Gmail menu upper right.
Varlokkur said:
if you installed GMail, try opening it and then exiting. That usually clears up the disappearing status bar for me. If hit, try holding the power button to do a re boot. Maybe twice.
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tried the Gmail app start to bring back the system menu. No joy. Have rebooted a number of times; sometimes by holding the power button until the device shuts off, most times by holding the power button, and selecting 'shut down' from the menu that appears. No luck with that, either.
Thanks for the suggestions.
PMcHargue said:
tried the Gmail app start to bring back the system menu. No joy. Have rebooted a number of times; sometimes by holding the power button until the device shuts off, most times by holding the power button, and selecting 'shut down' from the menu that appears. No luck with that, either.
Thanks for the suggestions.
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Same thing happened to me. Turns out anytime GMail got mail it touched the notification bar. Going into GMail and reading the new message Fixed it. I turned off notifications for GMail and no problems since.
Xyth said:
Same thing happened to me. Turns out anytime GMail got mail it touched the notification bar. Going into GMail and reading the new message Fixed it. I turned off notifications for GMail and no problems since.
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I uninstalled Gmail, but no joy.
PMcHargue said:
I uninstalled Gmail, but no joy.
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I suggest you turn off notification for all apps you have loaded or updated. Then go into each app and close out all pending notices like unread chat threads of phone messages. One of your apps is trying to display an alert that is bugging the notifications bar.
You can try to find a settings shortcut app or if you install a secondary launcher, you can get it in from their settings screen. I'm not sure if ADW launcher EX had that option but I just installed Go Launcher EX and the settings drawer button will take you to the stock kindle settings page.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31957889#post31957889
Also, you can try NookColor Tools - it will give you access to all settings.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=868366
timurg said:
Also, you can try NookColor Tools - it will give you access to all settings.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=868366
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Thanks. I'll give this a try, and see what follows.
Xyth said:
I suggest you turn off notification for all apps you have loaded or updated. Then go into each app and close out all pending notices like unread chat threads of phone messages. One of your apps is trying to display an alert that is bugging the notifications bar.
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How do you turn off notifications? If that's in settings, I can start settings. If it's in the Gmail app, then it's too late, as I already uninstalled it.
It's a poser. Thinking now about how to uninstall other google things (framekwork, etc.) to try an clear this.
PMcHargue said:
How do you turn off notifications? If that's in settings, I can start settings. If it's in the Gmail app, then it's too late, as I already uninstalled it.
It's a poser. Thinking now about how to uninstall other google things (framekwork, etc.) to try an clear this.
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Drag down from the top of the screen. Select more, then applications, then notification settings. Un check all or most and test
A factory reset wouldn't be too bad, unless you put a TON of things on there and it's just too much work. I did a factory reset on mine already. When I was playing around and trying out different combinations and what works and what not, some how I had used up 3 GB of data already Also if anything was broke, it should be cleared out and just watch each app you install. I had to do that to figure out my battery drain problem.
I figured out what I wanted to install and the correct way of getting certain apps installed, I haven't reached 1 GB of used data yet. I'm glad to have done a reset.
Xyth said:
Drag down from the top of the screen. Select more, then applications, then notification settings. Un check all or most and test
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I'd love to be able to do this. That's the problem, though, is that I can't get to the settings on this tablet. Is there some other way to start this app?
alkemist80 said:
A factory reset wouldn't be too bad, unless you put a TON of things on there and it's just too much work. I did a factory reset on mine already. When I was playing around and trying out different combinations and what works and what not, some how I had used up 3 GB of data already Also if anything was broke, it should be cleared out and just watch each app you install. I had to do that to figure out my battery drain problem.
I figured out what I wanted to install and the correct way of getting certain apps installed, I haven't reached 1 GB of used data yet. I'm glad to have done a reset.
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If there's some way to do a factory reset without using the settings, I'd do it. I'm not worried about re-installing.
I think the problem started when Amazon turned off the advertisement/lock screen. Before then, all was working well.
Since this started, I've un-installed as many apps a I can. Does anyone know how to uninstall something that doesn't show up in the 'apps' section of the phone?
PMcHargue said:
I'd love to be able to do this. That's the problem, though, is that I can't get to the settings on this tablet. Is there some other way to start this app?
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In my case the top bar was available for a few seconds after rebooting. Enough time to clear notifications. It didn't bug until the first notification posted to the top bar.
PMcHargue said:
If there's some way to do a factory reset without using the settings, I'd do it. I'm not worried about re-installing.
I think the problem started when Amazon turned off the advertisement/lock screen. Before then, all was working well.
Since this started, I've un-installed as many apps a I can. Does anyone know how to uninstall something that doesn't show up in the 'apps' section of the phone?
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There were many suggestions already on how to get to the settings page so you can do a system restore. I know for a fact you can do it with go launcher ex.
ADW launcher EX will probably do the same thing also. Just click on the three bar on the top right corner when it's installed and running and I believe there was an option to select settings, then you can get to the amazon system restore page.
Problem solved. I was trying to side-load a launcher to see if it would expose some way to get to the 'settings' on the KFHD, and I was told that loading of foreign apps was disabled. When I clicked OK to change that setting, it took me to a section of the settings that allowed me to reset the KFHD to factory default. I did so, and everything seems to be working again.
Maybe this will help anyone else with the issue.
Pat
Gmail the dirty player for disappearing menu bar
alkemist80 said:
Are you rooted? Do you have gmail installed? I noticed gmail will glitch the notification bar at times.
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Gmail notification plays with the notification bar and even clears the custom kindle name to "My Kindle". Removed the gmail notification from Gamil app to fix the issue.:good:

[Q] No Group MMS Threading!!

Wondering if anyone else is having this problem. I got my Nexus 4 (Yeah!), started it up, logged into my google acct, everything started downloading/restoring from google. I checked out the Messaging app and settings, and noticed a "group messages" setting. Sweet!!! But then I got a system update notification. I obviously installed it. After installing it, I used gobackup pro to restore my messaging threads. NOT THE APP, just the threads. Checking the settings again, the "group messages" setting was gone! Just gone! Not sure if it was the system update, or the thread restore, but I am perplexed. I've done 2 factory resets since, but the setting is still gone. Messaging ver. is 4.2-57622 or something like that (don't have the phone with me at the moment.) I'm guessing it had to do with the system update, and that is why it's still not there after the factory resets, but, I really have no idea. I am stock, no root, or unlocked bootloader. Stock, pure stock (the reason I bought a nexus device). Any help or related info would be greatly appreciated! I've searched everywhere, and seem to be the only one with this issue. Any screenshots of anyone else's messaging settings running that app version would help too. Thanks
You'd probably get more help if this was in the Q&A section.
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Messaging v4.2-527622
Rusty! said:
Messaging v4.2-527622
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Man, I'm confused. I have no idea what happened. The group part is totally omitted from mine. I've tried to reinstall the app, but can't get very far without root. Thank you for the screenshot. At least I know that the setting isn't just hidden in the Ota update.
Have you tried the reset settings to default option? Or clearing the data for the messaging app?
Rusty! said:
Have you tried the reset settings to default option? Or clearing the data for the messaging app?
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Yeah, done both. One thing someone just said in another thread, isit may be carrier dependent, and the OTA update hides the setting unless your carrier supports it. Being as I have only played with the phone on wifi just to make sure I am happy with it and don't want to return it,(as it is a christmas present ) I'm starting to wonder if that is my problem. I have no sim installed, so the settings may be hidden until you pop a sim in and the phone recognizes that your carrier supports it.

handcent on the Xperia Z

Has anyone who has had handcent installed on their Z experienced that more often than not it keeps force closing? Is this more likely to be down to the app itself and not the device?
I have used handcent with all my other android phones and have never encountered this issue on such a regular basis.
Many thanks..
I use Handcent every day, and no FC at all, sorry
dibdin said:
Has anyone who has had handcent installed on their Z experienced that more often than not it keeps force closing? Is this more likely to be down to the app itself and not the device?
I have used handcent with all my other android phones and have never encountered this issue on such a regular basis.
Many thanks..
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dd66 said:
I use Handcent every day, and no FC at all, sorry
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do you have stamina mode on and did you white list handcent?
stefanve said:
do you have stamina mode on and did you white list handcent?
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I don't have stamina mode on. More often than not it force closes when I go into handcent settings to make some adjustments and kicks me out.
Very frustrating, as I use no other messaging app but handcent.
I know it's a silly question but have you uninstalled & re-installed it? Any difference?
I use it without problem. Only app I have issues with is CoPilot - it does not like the screen resolution.
Go to application manager and clear cache. It may help
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I use handcent too and have had no FC's. I use stamina mode but have not white listed it...
Warren.D said:
Go to application manager and clear cache. It may help
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Excuse my ignorance, but where do I find application manager?
Maddoguk,
Yes, have uninstalled handcent twice but still the issue remains.
dibdin said:
Excuse my ignorance, but where do I find application manager?
Maddoguk,
Yes, have uninstalled handcent twice but still the issue remains.
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settings -> apps
stefanve said:
settings -> apps
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Is it application settings that I'm looking for as opposed to application manager, as I can't find that? If so, cache is greyed out so won't let me clear it
dibdin said:
Is it application settings that I'm looking for as opposed to application manager, as I can't find that? If so, cache is greyed out so won't let me clear it
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maybe you have to stop it first? you are at the right location.
stefanve said:
maybe you have to stop it first? you are at the right location.
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Have tried but still getting force close.
Thanks for your help, it's appreciated.
dibdin said:
Have tried but still getting force close.
Thanks for your help, it's appreciated.
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Is the clear data buttong greyed out?
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Warren.D said:
Is the clear data buttong greyed out?
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Yes it is.

[Q] Can't disable Messaging in 4.4.4?

Pretty minor, but I usually use hangouts as my primary messaging app and disable thee factory messaging app. The 4.4.4 OTA enabled it again, and the option to disable it appears to be grayed out. Anyone have any idea why this could be?
fe_lopez said:
Pretty minor, but I usually use hangouts as my primary messaging app and disable thee factory messaging app. The 4.4.4 OTA enabled it again, and the option to disable it appears to be grayed out. Anyone have any idea why this could be?
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Hmm. Can on a Maxx 4.4.4. Try installing a alternate messaging app first. I use Handsent.
Yep, I've got the same issue.
As you said, incredibly minor but still nagging to have it sitting there... "hanging out" in my app drawer (pun intended).
There's a workaround here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2829936
APeaceofStrange said:
There's a workaround here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2829936
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Rooted fix only, the op is not.
Try Titanium to freeze it.

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