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Share downloaded apps with second profile 4.2

Sooooo, there has been a lot of *****ing about the user profiles and how a new profile has to download and pay for apps you already own. I agree that it is stupid. Google should have done it differently and they still might. I decided to see how it worked and to see if there was a way to make the apps you already have downloaded visible to another user. After tinkering around for awhile I have found a way to do this.
EDIT: jeepguy04 has made an app that makes this super simple. The link to the app can be found on his thread HERE.
This DOES NOT work if you have restored your apps with titanium backup. I believe it has to do with where TiBu places the data on the sdcard.
Not all scenarios have been tried so your help testing and diagnosing would be appreciated.
Requirements:
- at least a half functioning brain (the more the better)
- a basic understanding of the Engrish language
- a cool beverage for those in warm climates or a warm beverage for those in cool climates
- you must be rooted
- you must have a root file explorer ( ES, Root Explorere, etc) or know how to push and pull files via adb though im not going to go over this method
Step 1:
Create a new user.
Step 2:
Use your root file explorer to navigate to /data/system/users/
This folder contains folders numbered 0 and XX. 0 is the folder for your main profile. XX (it is probably 10) is your second profile.
Step 3:
Open folder XX.
The file we are interested in is called package-restrictions.xml.
Step 4:
Open the package-restrictions.xml for editing.
When you open this up you see a long list strings like this:
stopped=”true” nl=”true” />
These correspond to the packages you have installed on your main profile. The one above obviously is for SketchBook Pro.
If i wanted this to be available on my second user I would simply delete the whole line from this file.
Step 5:
Reboot, log in to the second profile, profit.
Once you reboot you should see the app in the second profile. In my experience the app does not use the data from the main profile so your game scores etc are safe.
Let me know if this works for you.

I just searched a way for sharing an installed app to my kids profile without google account and found the /data/system/users/##/package-restictions.xml file, too. I noticed if an app is installed in the profile, then there is no entry for this app in this file.
So simply deleting the whole line, e.g.
<pkg name="com.rovio.angrybirds" inst="false" />
and rebooting works. The app is now installed

unwired said:
I just searched a way for sharing an installed app to my kids profile without google account and found the /data/system/users/##/package-restictions.xml file, too. I noticed if an app is installed in the profile, then there is no entry for this app in this file.
So simply deleting the whole line, e.g.
<pkg name="com.rovio.angrybirds" inst="false" />
and rebooting works. The app is now installed
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Glad it worked for you. I will have to try it again as it didnt work when I did it the first time.
I suspect that you could disable the play store by setting <pkg name="com.android.vending" enabled="1"> to <pkg name="com.android.vending" inst="false ">
This could easily be incorporated into a ROM by one of our talented developers. If I had any idea how i would give it a try.

This is great... I'm going to use this for my daughter
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so we need an app that enable apps for other users...

nuzzosono said:
so we need an app that enable apps for other users...
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Yes. That is correct. I set up eclipse this afternoon to tinker around and gauge the difficulty of app building. It was quite overwhelming. I guess should have listened better in my programming class.
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If the second profile be using a G account diferent from first profile this shouldnt be target as piracy?
Just asking.
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maztahbr said:
If the second profile be using a G account diferent from first profile this shouldnt be target as piracy?
Just asking.
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In my case I don't plan on allowing an Google account to be added to the second user. The way I see it is if its already on my device its ok. Just like other profiles on my computer can access my music and some applications. I think its more a matter of morality that legality. I don't think you would ever be busted for it.

Yeah, but i think that Google app are allowed/linked per account, isnt?
If you dont have the account than you dont have the app
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maztahbr said:
Yeah, but i think that Google app are allowed/linked per account, isnt?
If you dont have the account than you dont have the app
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If that is how you feel you don't have to participate. I'm not going to lose any sleep over it.

maztahbr said:
If the second profile be using a G account diferent from first profile this shouldnt be target as piracy?
Just asking.
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Well, Google has no problem with us tagging our account to a new user account to obtain apps so I don't see any problem with having the apps there without the tagged account.
As said, this is our device. It should be our choice which of our paid apps another user has access to on our own device.
I'd say that Google just hasn't thought it out too good.

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... I'd say that Google just hasn't thought it out too good.
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I think Google thought it out very well, and the provided implementation works great for the device owners.
I really can't think of any other implementation that would work out as well for my daughter and me sharing one device.

Is the goal to avoid the cost of a 2nd copy of the app, or avoiding the need for a second account? Or for some reason I'm missing?
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Certainly the goal for me was to provide a limited subset of my total apps to my daughter, and to keep her GMail / Facebook / etc accounts
separate from mine. I hated her logging me out every time she used my tablet...

When I heard about multiple profiles in 4.2, I about shat a brick. "How cool! I don't share my Nexus 7 with my family members, but I could totally set up my tablet to have different types of interfaces for different situations! I could have one profile dedicated to operation within my car in landscape mode, and another profile for general use... hell, I could have a profile that creates a 'faux PC UI' so I can get some work done in KingSoft!"
Nope. No app sharing. I can't help but feel that Google tacked this on as a last-minute thing--in fact, the whole of 4.2 feels very "last minute" since all they really added was **** that you could already get baked into other really popular ROMs like notification bar widgets. And even then, they only functioned as links to my settings (or, since I'm on the wonderfully buggy 4.2, the bluetooth button functioned as an annoyance that reminded me to restart my device if I wanted to turn bluetooth off). I've been pretty disappointed with Google lately: the Nexus Q went nowhere fast, the Nexus 4 launch was abysmal, 4.2 had some awful bugs and it detracted from the smoothness of the 4.1, and even 4.2.1 has its share of bugs.
Well, thanks to this thread, I can at least get more out of my N7 in my car and in other situations that require me to have the tablet UI function slightly differently.

It would be quite easy to whip up an app that notified the user an app was installed and to make those modifications to the xml file (for rooted devices).
Is that something people would be interested in?
e.g. Install app, once installed, a notification window shows asking if you would like this app to be enabled for all users.
Let me know, I could prob do this tonight (or on the weekend if I run out of time).

-df- said:
It would be quite easy to whip up an app that notified the user an app was installed and to make those modifications to the xml file (for rooted devices).
Is that something people would be interested in?
e.g. Install app, once installed, a notification window shows asking if you would like this app to be enabled for all users.
Let me know, I could prob do this tonight (or on the weekend if I run out of time).
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An app would be great. I think most people don't like digging through the files on their device for fear of messing something up.
I think it would be better if the user had to initialize the app instead of it being automatic. A list of installed apps like in the drawer groups part of nova launcher (see screenshot) that you could check or un-check if you wanted them available to the other users would be nice. It's up to you though. I'm glad you are interested in though. I think many will benefit from this.
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Ryou_Concord said:
When I heard about multiple profiles in 4.2, I about shat a brick. "How cool! I don't share my Nexus 7 with my family members, but I could totally set up my tablet to have different types of interfaces for different situations! I could have one profile dedicated to operation within my car in landscape mode, and another profile for general use... hell, I could have a profile that creates a 'faux PC UI' so I can get some work done in KingSoft!"
Nope. No app sharing. I can't help but feel that Google tacked this on as a last-minute thing--in fact, the whole of 4.2 feels very "last minute" since all they really added was **** that you could already get baked into other really popular ROMs like notification bar widgets. And even then, they only functioned as links to my settings (or, since I'm on the wonderfully buggy 4.2, the bluetooth button functioned as an annoyance that reminded me to restart my device if I wanted to turn bluetooth off). I've been pretty disappointed with Google lately: the Nexus Q went nowhere fast, the Nexus 4 launch was abysmal, 4.2 had some awful bugs and it detracted from the smoothness of the 4.1, and even 4.2.1 has its share of bugs.
Well, thanks to this thread, I can at least get more out of my N7 in my car and in other situations that require me to have the tablet UI function slightly differently.
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I'm glad this has helped you. Though, if I understand you correctly, I think it would be easier for you to add your gmail account to each of your profiles as you will be the only one using them. This is more for those that want a guest account for their kids or friends.
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mentose457 said:
An app would be great. I think most people don't like digging through the files on their device for fear of messing something up.
I think it would be better if the user had to initialize the app instead of it being automatic. A list of installed apps like in the drawer groups part of nova launcher (see screenshot) that you could check or un-check if you wanted them available to the other users would be nice. It's up to you though. I'm glad you are interested in though. I think many will benefit from this.
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Cool, I'll look into it tonight or this weekend if the kids are keeping me busy.

Awesome idea.
Guest Account without my Gmail NOT attached but all my apps (that I would want available) would be great for when friends and family come over and want to mess with it! Right now I use App Protector but I prefer not to.

No more SD card slot.

I just want to say that google will never make SD card slot for any of their Nexus device, because that way they can make money off Google drive and their cloud services, so stop complain about no SD card slots. So Nexus 5 NO SD CARD SLOTS.

Never say never bro
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Unless Google take away Google drive and stop cloud services. But they won't because they want to make money.
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Good. I don't need or want one. It doesn't have as much to do with Google's cloud services as it does paying Microsoft $7 for every phone sold with a SD card slot. Why would Google actively support Microsoft?

RealiZms said:
Good. I don't need or want one. It doesn't have as much to do with Google's cloud services as it does paying Microsoft $7 for every phone sold with a SD card slot. Why would Google actively support Microsoft?
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Could you please link something which could prove that any of this is true, and not a bunch of BS? I'm not trying to be a jerk, just looking for info.

OneChaos said:
Could you please link something which could prove that any of this is true, and not a bunch of BS? I'm not trying to be a jerk, just looking for info.
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You're not paying me by the hour. Google is your friend and it's not hard to find. And you're not looking for info. You're telling me to :good:

What in the world? Google just chooses not to have SD card slots for performance issues and Ofcourse the ever obvious cloud storage they've been trying to get people into
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Misledz said:
What in the world? Google just chooses not to have SD card slots for performance issues and Ofcourse the ever obvious cloud storage they've been trying to get people into
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Yea...makes sense because Google's Drive is the only cloud storage out there? No. More people use Box and a few others. Besides how lucrative of a business is cloud storage? Performance issues aside it has more to do with not supporting a direct competitor.

RealiZms said:
Yea...makes sense because Google's Drive is the only cloud storage out there? No. More people use Box and a few others. Besides how lucrative of a business is cloud storage? Performance issues aside it has more to do with not supporting a direct competitor.
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Frankly i don't think they're trying to compete over cloud storage but they have integrated alot of features that make Drive an awesome cloud storage. Word processing, private sharing and such. Infact I use Dropbox alot but I'll admit Google always knows how to do it better. I feel the whole candy picked features are to promote the use of drive as an all rounder, which is basically what's happening lol
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Misledz said:
Frankly i don't think they're trying to compete over cloud storage but they have integrated alot of features that make Drive an awesome cloud storage. Word processing, private sharing and such. Infact I use Dropbox alot but I'll admit Google always knows how to do it better. I feel the whole candy picked features are to promote the use of drive as an all rounder, which is basically what's happening lol
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Drive is nice but it's not a lucrative money making machine. It's cloud storage. Now imagine every phone sold with a MicroSD card slot. Now imagine handing Microsoft $7 for every phone sold with a micro SD card slot. Sure most OEMs don't care. But when it comes to direct competitors like Apple and Google it's a matter of business ethics.

RealiZms said:
Drive is nice but it's not a lucrative money making machine. It's cloud storage. Now imagine every phone sold with a MicroSD card slot. Now imagine handing Microsoft $7 for every phone sold with a micro SD card slot. Sure most OEMs don't care. But when it comes to direct competitors like Apple and Google it's a matter of business ethics.
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While all that does make sense, it still doesn't make sense as to why they build something as preposterous as an 8GB Internal, why not set the bar from 16-32, what is that? A storage for ants? Like seriously apps are all HD, contents are all downloadable and scale per update, the OS already eats up 2GB and core files about 500MB which leaves you to your nandroid and backups which take roughly 500-1024MB and it doesn't make sense at all.
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Nevermind, guess we're all f!#kd
http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-will-make-34-billion-from-android-in-2013
I could've sworn the patent in question was for MicroSD though

If you would have made this thread last year when people were still making threads about lack of microSD card, I would have directed you to post here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1964080
But since that thread has long been closed, maybe you can just search it for "sd" and "cloud" and see that these conversations have already been had.
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RealiZms said:
Good. I don't need or want one. It doesn't have as much to do with Google's cloud services as it does paying Microsoft $7 for every phone sold with a SD card slot. Why would Google actively support Microsoft?
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Microsoft has there hands in everything. Wouldn't surprise me if they are silent partners in Google, they own 40% apple awhile ago
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Thanks captain obvious.
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Misledz said:
While all that does make sense, it still doesn't make sense as to why they build something as preposterous as an 8GB Internal, why not set the bar from 16-32, what is that? A storage for ants? Like seriously apps are all HD, contents are all downloadable and scale per update, the OS already eats up 2GB and core files about 500MB which leaves you to your nandroid and backups which take roughly 500-1024MB and it doesn't make sense at all.
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Actually, the choice made sense to me. Because not everyone needs that much storage. When I bought the N4 I looked at what I actually had been storing on my old phone. Mostly it was pictures. Raw images, unedited, unsorted, many of which would be deleted later when I moved them to my computer and winnowed them.
Clean install of 4.3, I had 5gb available. After setting up 40 apps and doing a nandroid backup I had 3+gb available. I've taken several dozen photos and I still have 3+gb available - because I found I could push them off my phone to my home network server using the foldersync app. I stream music from my server or Play. I can't think of anything meaningful or useful to put in those 3gb.
Everyone's needs differ of course but local storage that is not needed and just adds expense makes no sense to me. my $0.02

Let's not bash the OP, whilst we've all come to terms with our loss, he's still at the stage of anger in the grieving process. Heads up, the bargaining stage is next
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jherbold said:
Actually, the choice made sense to me. Because not everyone needs that much storage. When I bought the N4 I looked at what I actually had been storing on my old phone. Mostly it was pictures. Raw images, unedited, unsorted, many of which would be deleted later when I moved them to my computer and winnowed them.
Clean install of 4.3, I had 5gb available. After setting up 40 apps and doing a nandroid backup I had 3+gb available. I've taken several dozen photos and I still have 3+gb available - because I found I could push them off my phone to my home network server using the foldersync app. I stream music from my server or Play. I can't think of anything meaningful or useful to put in those 3gb.
Everyone's needs differ of course but local storage that is not needed and just adds expense makes no sense to me. my $0.02
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Well, I have no issue with no SD card... If they had all devices with 32/64gb space. I have a 16gb gnex, nexus 4, and a 7, with all my music and apps on, with only one game at a time, I have 2gb free, I rely on the cloud for most of my files and videos, but the second they put out a 64gb nexus phone, even if it was 600$ , I would buy it
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Breaking bad
"iPhone=Boat shoes,sweaters over shirt/tie,whores,non prescriptive glasses with slicked hair,hipster concerts,too much ignorance"-sent from my NEXUS 4

Google a traded phones with my gf

Check this out! My girl gets a new phone on warranty return RMA on her N4. Guess what Google sends her. A freaking N5! That's awesome.
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Just turned it on and it's updating to 4.4.2. Pretty cool man.
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That is pretty sweet like.
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Sent from my Nexus 7 2013 edition.

I'm wondering if they are out of N4s
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Ichigo said:
Lol. That's awesome. I should RMA my n4!
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Do it. ?
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InB4L :silly:
Good news Bobo....me jelle!!:good:

That's what most technology companies do... They're both worth the same to make and they more-than likely stopped manufacturing the old version so you end up with the upgrade. It's like a gift for getting something that should have been good from the start. It's good business. Happened to me with my computers watercooler from Corsair. Pump died, got the new model.

Nice! Sucks being this guy now though. I posted the link to this thread in his thread, so he can shed some tears I'm a massive c***.

JELLYWAX said:
That's what most technology companies do... They're both worth the same to make and they more-than likely stopped manufacturing the old version so you end up with the upgrade. It's like a gift for getting something that should have been good from the start. It's good business. Happened to me with my computers watercooler from Corsair. Pump died, got the new model.
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It didn't come with an OEM box and all the goodies that come with a new phone, was just the standard vacuum wrap refurb phone. But it doesn't bother her. She likes having the new phone. And it's a great business practice if you ask me.
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She got an email from Google congratulating her on getting a Nexus 5
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So.....they knew they were sending her an upgrade.

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She got an email from Google congratulating her on getting a Nexus 5
Discover what your new smartphone has to offer. Start exploring »
Google
Congratulations.
Now that you own the new Google Nexus 5, discover how you can tailor it to fit—and enhance—your life.
Start exploring
Nexus 5
Made for what matters, Nexus 5 powered by Android 4.4, KitKat offers the best of Google:
Capture every day in stunning new ways with the advanced camera app
Use Photo Sphere and Auto Awesome to create panoramic pictures, animation, video and more.
Enjoy unlimited media and entertainment with Google Play
Choose from more than 1 million apps and games for your entertainment, plus all the music you love.
Navigate your entire world
—effortlessly—with Google Maps
Explore the newly designed Maps to discover new places and old favorites with the best routes to get you there.
Connect with the ones you love through Google+ and Google Hangouts
Easily share photos, emoji, updates and more. You can even strike up multiple conversations with free group video calls.
Start exploring
Google Nexus 5 tips
Get started
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Adjust your settings
Sync your new device with your Google account.
Get more support
Find the answers to common Nexus 5 questions.
Discover Hangouts
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So.....they knew they were sending her an upgrade.
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Will they give me an N5 for my gnex?
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Google
Congratulations.
Now that you own the new Google Nexus 5, discover how you can tailor it to fit—and enhance—your life.
Start exploring
Nexus 5
Made for what matters, Nexus 5 powered by Android 4.4, KitKat offers the best of Google:
Capture every day in stunning new ways with the advanced camera app
Use Photo Sphere and Auto Awesome to create panoramic pictures, animation, video and more.
Enjoy unlimited media and entertainment with Google Play
Choose from more than 1 million apps and games for your entertainment, plus all the music you love.
Navigate your entire world
—effortlessly—with Google Maps
Explore the newly designed Maps to discover new places and old favorites with the best routes to get you there.
Connect with the ones you love through Google+ and Google Hangouts
Easily share photos, emoji, updates and more. You can even strike up multiple conversations with free group video calls.
Start exploring
Google Nexus 5 tips
Get started
Learn a few tips to start using your new Nexus 5.
Adjust your settings
Sync your new device with your Google account.
Get more support
Find the answers to common Nexus 5 questions.
Discover Hangouts
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So.....they knew they were sending her an upgrade.
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I think that's an automated response when you connect a N5 to a new gmail account.
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iKey Press Button $0.99 (Like Pressy)

Hey guys, a friend sent me this and I just thought I'd share this, it is similar to that kick start (Pressy)I saw a few months back. Looks like it would be pretty cool thing to have a extra button to play around with and it is just $0.99 with a coupon. It could be a bust or really cool but for a buck I don't see why not. Check it out, I can report back once mine arrives... just wanted to post before the coupon expires. Coupon code is ikey0624 but I think it expires 6-27:
Order here (Tmart)
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I don't really see the point to this or the like devices, but for a $1, I almost want to buy it.

ehh just a dollar.ordered.

this site is SCAM. My bank blocked my debt card before purchase.

timon12 said:
this site is SCAM. My bank blocked my debt card before purchase.
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How is this a scam? I've ordered a lot from these guys and never had one issue... It's like order from China but with faster shipping

they called from bank and told me that many customers lost their money so they are blocking cards before purchase on tmart.com. Its funny because i ordered many items from similar sites (ali, dx etc) without any problem and now they blocked my card for 0.99$ :silly:

timon12 said:
they called from bank and told me that many customers lost their money so they are blocking cards before purchase on tmart.com. Its funny because i ordered many items from similar sites (ali, dx etc) without any problem and now they blocked my card for 0.99$ :silly:
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That is crazy, I have no problem with them but I hope that I wont in the future.

timon12 said:
this site is SCAM. My bank blocked my debt card before purchase.
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interesting, I used paypal so i should be fine haha...hopefully its real though

I just got mine today but don't know how to use it.
Ill have to Xpose that headphone icon away.
Wonder how playing music via Bluetooth will be affected when it thinks there are headphones in? Have a tons of Bluetooth speakers and constantly play Pandora.
What's a good setup? What's the app called?
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player911 said:
I just got mine today but don't know how to use it.
Ill have to Xpose that headphone icon away.
Wonder how playing music via Bluetooth will be affected when it thinks there are headphones in? Have a tons of Bluetooth speakers and constantly play Pandora.
What's a good setup? What's the app called?
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hmmm I assumed they would provide the app name with the item... I would try to see if the pressy app would work cuz that would be a win:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pressy.app&hl=en
If not I may contact their support to find out more details. I don't have mine yet.
EDIT I see that you need a code for pressy. SO what about these apps:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.helloklick.android&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.robocatapps.thermodo&hl=en

In the description on the site, these links are posted:
1. http://www.helloklick.com/index.php/site/download
2. http://down.360safe.com/360zhijian/360zhijian_v1215.apk
3. http://www.ikeyandroid.com/www/1460810-1460810.html
Not quite sure why there's three as the links won't load for me.
joshuadjohnson22 said:
EDIT I see that you need a code for pressy. SO what about these apps:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.helloklick.android&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.robocatapps.thermodo&hl=en
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The first link posted here, "Hello Klick" is the same one posted on their site first, so I would try that one.

The button works out of the box for playing pausing music.
Works for the camera app for taking pictures on a triple tap.
I've found I had to have the Pressy App installed and set it as the default search, which requires Disabling the "Google Search" feature (weird). Once Pressy was installed, my audio returns to normal operation. Because out of the box, all audio is routed to headphones. So I downloaded and installed Pressy, went through the initial setup up to the point where it is asking for a registration key. Then I reset my phone. From then on, it seemed to be functioning better.
I've gotten a few little apps to register the button press and assign an action, but it seems they conflict with Pressy.
I haven't really played with it much. I'll try those apps linked and report back any findings.
UPDATE:
Ok KLICK works pretty good. I found a good slow solid key press is really required for it to pick it up. Klick App also has to be manually running and doesn't start on startup automatically. There is also an icon in the Status Bar.
I have Single Click = Flash Light
Double Click = Camera
Triple Click = Pandora
When running Klick, it seems to work well. The Camera app will launch on a double tap and then the FIRST (only) tap will take a picture. Sequential taps don't do anything. UPDATE, seems just tapping the button will keep launching the camera app and keep taking pictures. I don't know what its really doing but I have to back out of the camera a few times. Occasionally I get a popup saying it cant launch the camera app. I wonder if the camera app is being opened within the Klick app.
When Klick is NOT running, single taps start playing my local music / pause local music.
Seems to want to still conflict with stock android controls. Occasionally the volume slider will pop up and will try to bounce up or down a notch.
All of the actions work while the phone screen is off. So right out of your pocket, you can launch stuff without unlocking first.
I wonder if we can just install Klick, set it up but delete all button assignments, hide the app, then use another Button Programmer that works better.

What ROM are you guys using to get this working? I can not get it working on Mahdi ROM

The iKey 0,39$
I buy the iKey for 0,39$ in GearBest using the code GBSMR only until 19th July :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

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I buy the iKey for 0,39$ in GearBest using the code GBSMR only until 19th July :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
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Did that too! Has yours arrived? Order fulfillment time is 7-25 days !!!!

Mine iKey came yesterday. For $1.50 incl. shipping I just couldn't resist I've played with it a little bit and then left it. I've actually ordered it for the ridiculous low price. I don't think I will use it soon
If you have any questions about the iKey, ask.

Still waiting on mine
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collinsac24 said:
Still waiting on mine
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How long since you ordered yours? Seems like forever ago I ordered one and still don't have it...
Edit...received mine today...its like they were listening lol
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Still waiting on mine
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6/27 for me

Info from Headset Button Controller author Christoph Kober:
"I just released a new version of Headset Button Controller to google play. The version 7.6 includes the pressy mode (version 7.5, which I released yesterday contained a bug). (...) As I said I don´t wont to implement such a hack for long click.
Showing a different profile icon depending on the selected profile makes sense. I will put in on my backlog ..."
link to app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kober.headsetbutton
For me with this app most important things are Tasker support and all apps, shortcuts available to chose as click action.
main topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2742665

[Q] Anyone Try Dream Beach 360VR on your Gear VR?

Anyone tried downloading this video for their Gear VR?
Dream Beach 360
I see in the other thread on 360 video downloads that the author offers a discount code for XDA Members. Thanks for that.
Just wondering how easy it was to get over to your Gear VR and could you put it on the Ext SD Card vs having to put it in the internal SD Card storage? DId you need to make additional files etc? Was it worth buying?

Pricing like for Hollywood production.
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That's partly why is like to be sure it's good and it's easy to get into my Gear VR.

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That's partly why is like to be sure it's good and it's easy to get into my Gear VR.
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It's very easy to sideload any 360 video or any 3d video. All you have to do is place it in the correct oculus folder on your sd card. Copy 3d videos to the 3d folder and 360 to the 360 video folder. I've already downloaded and watched avatar, godzilla, gravity and xmen days of future past all in 3d. Can highly recommend watching gravity in 3d on the gear vr

Thanks for reply....with only 1GB usually free on my 'internal' SD card, I'd like to put these in folders on my external (micro SD) SD card....do they have to be in the internal storage where the default Oculus folder is? If not,what would the path look like in the external SD card

pwscott said:
Thanks for reply....with only 1GB usually free on my 'internal' SD card, I'd like to put these in folders on my external (micro SD) SD card....do they have to be in the internal storage where the default Oculus folder is? If not,what would the path look like in the external SD card
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All the oculus folder's are on your external sdcard. I copied the gear vr sdcard contents to my 64g sd card but these are the folders you want. For 3d movies drop them in your 3d folder
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

You can move oculus folder to external sd card and put your movies in correct folders inside oculus folder
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I just bought this because of this post. ..lol....it's 3.6gb in size and 30 min long. ..quality is as good as any other video on the phone. ..only looked at 1 min of the video though. ..wife got me working

sawdoctor said:
It's very easy to sideload any 360 video or any 3d video. All you have to do is place it in the correct oculus folder on your sd card. Copy 3d videos to the 3d folder and 360 to the 360 video folder. I've already downloaded and watched avatar, godzilla, gravity and xmen days of future past all in 3d. Can highly recommend watching gravity in 3d on the gear vr
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How did you download the movies (like avatar) - I have only been able to burn via dvd (a hassle)

Jeffruby said:
How did you download the movies (like avatar) - I have only been able to burn via dvd (a hassle)
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If you already own the films then download them from your favourite torrent site straight to your phone and then move them to the correct oculus folder

How to copy Dream Beach 360 VR Atmosphaere to Samsung Gear VR or Android phone
Hi pwscott,
I'm Eric Fassbender the creator of Dream Beach 360. Thanks for your interest in my first 360 degree VR Relaxation Atmosphaere Dream Beach 360.
There is a little tutorial in the FAQ section of Dream Beach 360 on how to copy the video to your SD card (it's called "How to copy Dream Beach 360 VR Atmosphaere to Samsung Gear VR or Android phone"). Whether that is on your Note 4 or in a Micro SD adapter, the process is pretty much the same. Should you still have questions, feel free to post again or get in touch directly via my website Feel the Relaxation dot com.
The XDA discount code is still valid until tomorrow (9th February) - just use XDA20 to receive the 20% introductory discount.
Also, take a look at 'A Walk on the Beach' that has only just been released on my site. This new Atmosphaere gives you 15 minutes of time on the beach at half the price of the 30 minutes Dream Beach 360.
Also stay tuned on Facebook (/atmosphaeres) and Twitter (/atmosphaeres) for our upcoming IRELAND Atmosphaere which we are shooting next week!
If you still have questions please feel free to contact me directly via the contact form on our website @ Feel the Relaxation dot com.
Thanks again for the friendly comments from the helpful people here on xda. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and helps me to improve my Atmosphaeres over time.
Yours sincerely,
Eric
PS - Sorry for the cryptic message but I can't post direct URL's yet

Thanks for your message. I purchased the bundle at the XDA promotional price..... The splash page I received after my order had links that could not be clicked /followed in Chrome on my Note 4....attempting to follow them apparently decremented my 'available downloads to zero and so even looking to the links in my proof of purchase email receipts, I can not download the files I paid for..... Disappointing to say the least.
I have sent a message via your website asking for resolution on this.
Thanks. I look forward to 'relaxing on the beach'.
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You should consider creating a 2 minute demo like the others, im sure sales would increase.

Download sorted. Thanks for feedback
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Thanks for your message. I purchased the bundle at the XDA promotional price..... The splash page I received after my order had links that could not be clicked /followed in Chrome on my Note 4....attempting to follow them apparently decremented my 'available downloads to zero and so even looking to the links in my proof of purchase email receipts, I can not download the files I paid for..... Disappointing to say the least.
I have sent a message via your website asking for resolution on this.
Thanks. I look forward to 'relaxing on the beach'.
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Hi Scott, I'm glad we could get this sorted. I wasn't aware that people were downloading the video straight to their phone and that this is creating problems. So thank you for this very valuable feedback, I'll include a note on the pages so people know that they need to download the videos to their computer first and then transfer them to the SD card. Again, thanks for the feedback and enjoy your time on the beach.
All the best,
Eric
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Because of the popularity and great user feedback I have extended the XDA special discount for one week until Monday 16. Feb. Like before, just use XDA20 to receive a 20% discount. This discount is valid for 'Dream Beach 360', the newly released 'A Walk on the Beach' and all other products on the site.
Enjoy

Does that mean you have reset my download count so I will be able to in fact download on my PC now?
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Does that mean you have reset my download count so I will be able to in fact download on my PC now?
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Thank you for the quick resolution Eric and team....I am downloading the two files now and look forward to 'hanging on the beach'!
Phil

pwscott said:
Thank you for the quick resolution Eric and team....I am downloading the two files now and look forward to 'hanging on the beach'!
Phil
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No worries Phil, we're always glad if we can help

Should we get the 4k or the regular 1080p version for our Samsung VR?

The 4k version is optimised for the Gear VR.

The problem I've had thus far with 360 videos is that they are horribly out if focus at anything more that 5 feet away. Does your work solve this? Things like the NYC flyover included with the GVR are just awful. Thanks.