I just installed 4.4.4 update on my Xperia Z1. Now when pressing and holding the home button to access Google Now, in addition to Google Now, there is also a shortcut to Sony's "What's New" app. Is there a way to get rid of this (without having to disable the app itself)? I don't mind the app per se, but I don't want it to have a shortcut in the same way of Google Now. Worse, because of the additional icon, the Google Now shortcut is moved slightly to the right instead of straight in the middle. It's annoying.
pika2000 said:
I just installed 4.4.4 update on my Xperia Z1. Now when pressing and holding the home button to access Google Now, in addition to Google Now, there is also a shortcut to Sony's "What's New" app. Is there a way to get rid of this (without having to disable the app itself)? I don't mind the app per se, but I don't want it to have a shortcut in the same way of Google Now. Worse, because of the additional icon, the Google Now shortcut is moved slightly to the right instead of straight in the middle. It's annoying.
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If you are rooted or want to root device - yes.
You can simply delete app from app/pri-app folder and shortcut will be history...
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funky0308 said:
If you are rooted or want to root device - yes.
You can simply delete app from app/pri-app folder and shortcut will be history...
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There's neither What's new nor Google Now in the system/pri-app
Where's that exactyl? It's rooted
SaeedFazlollahzadeh said:
There's neither What's new nor Google Now in the system/pri-app
Where's that exactyl? It's rooted
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Really can't remember, it's been a long time since I had to delete it.
It has to be in app or priv-app folder..
Maybe it's under other name...
Try to search a bit more...
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not the best app for your device, its spyware, google it, you'll find the whole story on it, sorry have no link, but they are boggie,regards,
funky0308 said:
Really can't remember, it's been a long time since I had to delete it.
It has to be in app or priv-app folder..
Maybe it's under other name...
Try to search a bit more...
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In the priv-app folder, I could delete simple home app
I'll dig more
Thanks
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I found it
It's in system/app
SonyEntrance.apk
Cut it or remove it to get rid of What's New app
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Tayutama's JPM Froyo w/Xcaliburinhand's Re-oriented Kernel - 11/04/2010 -- possible security concern
Installed the above ROM.
ROM Post link:
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=816271
Working good on my Captivate.
One concern: How do I take off the "minus" marks on the app icons that lets us delete apps right from the home screen (the screen we get when we click on the home button).
I see this as a security risk. I have app protector pro. But then, we can just delete the app protector pro in this mode without even asking for any password or anything, and all my apps are open for everyone to use.
Could anyone please help me take off this option to quick uninstall apps from home screen.
This thread is a joke, right?
wow just great now this post with almost the exact same title as the rom post will get me confused which is which from now on
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This thread is a joke, right?
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Nope. I am serious. So far I realized that unless a person knew how to mod a Captivate, he didn't know how to access protected apps. But now, even a layman can just delete the 'app protector pro' and access all the apps that are supposed to locked by it.
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wow just great now this post with almost the exact same title as the rom post will get me confused which is which from now on
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I think you haven't noticed that i added "possible security concern" beside it in the title itself.
What the French...........toast! ? I'm with Mikeymike. April fools? Nope too early.
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You do know that once you rooted your phone, anyone with a little knowledge can do much more than simply delete apps... just don't lose your phone or give it to an iphone buddy who might wonder what the neat little thingys on your screen do
Bye. What launched are you using that you see this in.... and deleting an icon from your home screen does not uninstall it on any that I have used
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You do know that once you rooted your phone, anyone with a little knowledge can do much more than simply delete apps... just don't lose your phone or give it to an iphone buddy who might wonder what the neat little thingys on your screen do
Bye. What launched are you using that you see this in.... and deleting an icon from your home screen does not uninstall it on any that I have used
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Not the icon. Like when u press the home icon, u can see all the apps present on ur device. For user installed apps, u can see a small "minus" in a circle on the right top of app icon, just like in iphone when u go to edit mode. click on that, and it will uninstall the app.
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What the French...........toast! ? I'm with Mikeymike. April fools? Nope too early.
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Pardon me if my concern is not really one. I am just expressing myself.
I use Application Protection from the market. Upon uninstalling any app it always asks for the pin. There is no removing the program without it.
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CrunchyToast said:
I use Application Protection from the market. Upon uninstalling any app it always asks for the pin. There is no removing the program without it.
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Right, this is as long as the app is there. I am telling about a situation where the protection app itself is removed. I could remove it without it asking me for the pin.
diablo009 said:
Right, this is as long as the app is there. I am telling about a situation where the protection app itself is removed. I could remove it without it asking me for the pin.
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Alright then. Thank you for the heads up.
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Another possible solution is to install another launcher that dosen't have uninstall in the application tray or doesn't work at this time (my LG Optimus below) and use root explorer to remove the two launcher and reboot.
bedwa said:
Another possible solution is to install another launcher that dosen't have uninstall in the application tray or doesn't work at this time (my LG Optimus below) and use root explorer to remove the two launcher and reboot.
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Sounds logical. But I am on Cognition 2.4.1 ROM now
Why not just have a lockscreen?
You do realize that if someone gets ahold of your phone everything can be taken out by someone who is skilled enough... right?
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fatttire said:
Why not just have a lockscreen?
You do realize that if someone gets ahold of your phone everything can be taken out by someone who is skilled enough... right?
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Yessir! I do realize this.
diablo009 said:
Sounds logical. But I am on Cognition 2.4.1 ROM now
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Others have already pointed this out, but what you need to do is dl and install a different launcher from Market and then uninstall the TWLauncher. Problem solved.
Just because TWLauncher is the default in Cog 2.4.1 doesn't mean that you have to use it. Get another launcher. Or you could try never letting your phone out of your sight...
I recently updated my phone to 4.2.2 and I finally legally bought Titanium Backup Pro so i can be updated from time to time.
But for my unpleasant suprise, i can not find "convert to user app" option in Titanium Backup Pro 6.0.5.1. I looked everywhere, and I cant convert Facebook, Maps and other apps..
Any help?
Thank you
Wahad said:
Any help?
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It's in the long press menu.
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It's in the long press menu.
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I have the same problem, can't find "convert to user app" anylonger in titanium backup... What do you mean with "long-press menu"? If you mean to press on an app then swipe to the right and then down: nope, its not there anymore...
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Should be second from the bottom...but its missing
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Wahad said:
I recently updated my phone to 4.2.2 and I finally legally bought Titanium Backup Pro so i can be updated from time to time.
But for my unpleasant suprise, i can not find "convert to user app" option in Titanium Backup Pro 6.0.5.1. I looked everywhere, and I cant convert Facebook, Maps and other apps..
Any help?
Thank you
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this happened to me too.. after upgrading to 4.2.2, "convert to user app" menu is gone.. my TB version is 6.0.4
Same problem with Xperia Z and 4.2.2: no way to convert system app into user app.
Support contacted and still waiting for answer.
cyrom said:
this happened to me too.. after upgrading to 4.2.2
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Not for me it hasn't...
...so seems a bit strange this issue.
Wahad said:
I recently updated my phone to 4.2.2 and I finally legally bought Titanium Backup Pro so i can be updated from time to time.
But for my unpleasant suprise, i can not find "convert to user app" option in Titanium Backup Pro 6.0.5.1. I looked everywhere, and I cant convert Facebook, Maps and other apps..
Any help?
Thank you
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giraz said:
Same problem with Xperia Z and 4.2.2: no way to convert system app into user app.
Support contacted and still waiting for answer.
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cyrom said:
this happened to me too.. after upgrading to 4.2.2, "convert to user app" menu is gone.. my TB version is 6.0.4
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Still no luck? Its quite annoying to not be able to convert it...
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I contacted Titanium support for second time..
Hope to get news soon..
Still no luck here.. I already updated to the latest version..
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As I see it, some apps can be converted to user app, such as the Camera. Whereas some apps like "Album" cannot.
That's how it is for me.
So there is definitely an issue...
You are lucky, since SOME apps still can be converted... I can't convert any: see pic of "camera" ("convert to user app" should be second from the bottom but doesn't exist/show up anylonger).
I also wrote the developer... Lets see!
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Sorr, here is the pic
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Even after the latest update: no converting button
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I have just had a look and option is there for me to convert a lot/all of them from system apps e.g album, movies camera to user
Long hold on selected app and scroll down to second one up in options
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Maddhouse said:
I have just had a look and option is there for me to convert a lot/all of them from system apps e.g album, movies camera to user
Long hold on selected app and scroll down to second one up in options
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For very few(!) the converting option returned as I looked 10 min ago...but now even for those the option disappeared again...very weird!
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Convert to User
I am new to this but found it in TBU Pro 6.3.1 under [Special Features] Create "update.zip" This creates a CWM flashable zip file as a user app.
Hope this helps someone.
Hey, any news about this? I have the same problem, cant find the option to convert any app to user app
Then complain to the developer of TiBU.
The support email is listed on the Play store listing.
You will surely get more help than asking people here that are nothing to do with developing the app.
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I have just updated to latest release 6.1.4, there is option to convert to system so but not user app.
I never really used that option I only used convert to system app.
Was it present in version 6.0.4
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Hello.
I know that kitkat implemented something about only letting the certain app to gain access to the folder it's using or something like that. So applications like vaulty doesn't work anymore. Dunno why they even made it like that. It worked perfect on JB. Why change something wich is working.
But, are there any apps or ways of hiding pics/video and whatever nowadays on Kitkat firmware?
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Jonas740 said:
Hello.
I know that kitkat implemented something about only letting the certain app to gain access to the folder it's using or something like that. So applications like vaulty doesn't work anymore. Dunno why they even made it like that. It worked perfect on JB. Why change something wich is working.
But, are there any apps or ways of hiding pics/video and whatever nowadays on Kitkat firmware?
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Why would you want to hide them?
But root is the option I think...
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HellRoot said:
Why would you want to hide them?
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They may not be the kind of pictures he wants to be seen in polite company.....
However, try this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.domobile.applock
gregbradley said:
They may not be the kind of pictures he wants to be seen in polite company.....
However, try this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.domobile.applock
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I dont ever show the content on my phone.. But of course that may be the reason...
And I understand that..
But I saw a thread about the sd card and app folders...there is a guide somewhere to make it like jelly
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HellRoot said:
Why would you want to hide them?
But root is the option I think...
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Well, not a super problem but sometimes i let the kids play some with the phone and they dont need to see everything in there, and their mom agrees with that
Vaulty was really great and easy to use.
Jonas740 said:
Well, not a super problem but sometimes i let the kids play some with the phone and they dont need to see everything in there, and their mom agrees with that
Vaulty was really great and easy to use.
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I understand... There should be a guide somewhere... In this or the general forum... I am on my phone right now and in a.****ty place in Denmark.. No signal.. But look for it
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i will
gregbradley said:
They may not be the kind of pictures he wants to be seen in polite company.....
However, try this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.domobile.applock
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That looked sweet, it can even lock apps and everything. Hopefully it works on KitKat then. Didnt see anything about that beeing supported or i was blind.
Jonas740 said:
That looked sweet, it can even lock apps and everything. Hopefully it works on KitKat then. Didnt see anything about that beeing supported or i was blind.
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This is the thread he is talking about
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687966
However, the app I linked to will work on KK (AFAIK)
I use AppLock and it's perfect.
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If you are rooted you can use Foldermount to fix the sd card limitations in kitkat! And hide it pro(audiomanager) works fine for me! You can also try an multiple user account app!
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Does it still work in kitkat to put a file called .nomedia in a folder to keep it from being shown in album and other such apps?
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devilkin said:
Does it still work in kitkat to put a file called .nomedia in a folder to keep it from being shown in album and other such apps?
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Yes
Yes
devilkin said:
Does it still work in kitkat to put a file called .nomedia in a folder to keep it from being shown in album and other such apps?
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If you put a . before the foldername just like you said .nomedia will hide it from the album yes. Thats what ive used now. But im testing different apps. Applock seems good. Gonna try that foldermount aswell.
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If you are rooted you can use Foldermount to fix the sd card limitations in kitkat! And hide it pro(audiomanager) works fine for me! You can also try an multiple user account app!
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Hide It Pro have just a big issue to me, it move the pictures to his folder and is mess up with my stuff, I will prefer the pictures remain where they are.
AppsLock is very good but it missing the option to select single files, it just work for Apps, still good BTW.
On the old O.S. for this watch, when i tapped the screen I got the 'speak now' app which allowed me to easily navigate or get information while driving. Now, after the upgrade, i get the app drawer and have to scroll the 3rd page to get to it. Not very convenient. Anyone know how to set the speak now back to the default?
thanks
orateam said:
On the old O.S. for this watch, when i tapped the screen I got the 'speak now' app which allowed me to easily navigate or get information while driving. Now, after the upgrade, i get the app drawer and have to scroll the 3rd page to get to it. Not very convenient. Anyone know how to set the speak now back to the default?
thanks
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Only way I know is to just say ok Google at the main face
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ericjackson said:
Only way I know is to just say ok Google at the main face
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This works, just not as well and as fast. hopefully someone hacks it to make it default again.
Hello all,
Back in KitKat (I think), google's default app for phone/contacts had the option to only display contacts with numbers. (great idea!)
For reasons beyond anything I can imagine, they stupidly removed this feature. (Horribly stupid idea...sigh)
Is it possible to run the older phone app/contacts app on newer roms? 7.0?
I like the stock app. Fantastic app, excepting for the horrible stupid decision to break needed functionality by Google.
Thoughts? Options? Ideas?
Thanks!
Just a thought you could find the apk from KitKat and then install that. If it works. Use something like titanium backup and long press on the app from within TB and select remove market link. This should prevent the app from auto updating. Haven't tried it but i agree. The contact with phone numbers only was great.
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ozzmanj1 said:
Just a thought you could find the apk from KitKat and then install that. If it works. Use something like titanium backup and long press on the app from within TB and select remove market link. This should prevent the app from auto updating. Haven't tried it but i agree. The contact with phone numbers only was great.
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Thanks for the direction. I'm a technical user, so I can chase this down. Why would they remove it?
sonicanatidae said:
Thanks for the direction. I'm a technical user, so I can chase this down. Why would they remove it?
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Completely agree. It was silly to remove that ...
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