Both my front and rear facing camera are providing horrible experiences in video chats in Hangouts. They look fine through the camera app itself but the video in Hangouts is essentially black unless I shine a light directly on my face.
Anyone else having issues like that?
Okay, I thought it was only me, especially coming from Note 3.
aewig said:
Both my front and rear facing camera are providing horrible experiences in video chats in Hangouts. They look fine through the camera app itself but the video in Hangouts is essentially black unless I shine a light directly on my face.
Anyone else having issues like that?
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I'm having the same problem. Really stinks cause I use the asp daily to talk with my son.
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aewig said:
Both my front and rear facing camera are providing horrible experiences in video chats in Hangouts. They look fine through the camera app itself but the video in Hangouts is essentially black unless I shine a light directly on my face.
Anyone else having issues like that?
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Yes I though it was just me, I tired skype and it works a lot better seems like a hangouts camera issue
I have the same issue...I also use it to talk to my son. Really annoying bug.
It's probably something to do with the new linux kernel because cheese in Ubuntu is doing the same thing as with hangouts
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Just noticed this myself. Verified it is fine in camera app, but completely unusable during hangouts. Rear camera is a bit dark too.
I'm really hoping this is fixed soon or I'll have to return my phone.
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I'm really hoping this is fixed soon or I'll have to return my phone.
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Same problems on my Nexus 5 with Lollipop. If I toggle between the front and back cameras a couple times the camera module locks up and dies followed by hangouts itself. This new camera apk has some serious issues.
I'm on a nexus 6 as well with this issue. Not a lot of hits on Google for the issue. No fixed that I've found. I figure it's the camera or hangouts.
This also happens with face unlock, both when improving matching and when trying to unlock.
I'm seeing this with most apps that use the camera snap chat, Instagram, etc.
Glad to know it isn't just me.
I'm having the same issue. I only have noticed it within hangouts.. Although I haven't tried face unlock. Anyone have a google product forum link for this hangouts issue?
Edit: according to AP, a fix may be on the way in the next update.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/12/04/upcoming-nexus-6-ota-probably-5-0-1-will-include-trusted-face-lighting-fix/
It looks like this has been fixed (at least in Hangouts) starting with Hangouts 2.5.81587410. Admittedly, I upgraded that and the OS to 5.0.1 at nearly the same time so it could be the OS update as well.
I haven't gotten any update to hangouts and my camera is still dark. I'm on 5.0.1 as well.
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It looks like this has been fixed (at least in Hangouts) starting with Hangouts 2.5.81587410. Admittedly, I upgraded that and the OS to 5.0.1 at nearly the same time so it could be the OS update as well.
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How did you get that version of hangouts? I'm on 2.4xxxxxxxxx and it says lady updated Dec 10th.
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You can find it at www.apkmirror.com
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You can find it at www.apkmirror.com
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Thanks, that did the trick.
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Good afternoon XDA!
Having received my N7 yesterday, I didn't get to play with it too much until later on at night. One of the first things I noticed was that the Facebook app on the device is missing many of the main features. I'm not sure if it's a JellyBean issue (as my Galaxy Nexus is CDMA and I haven't modded it to JB yet) or a N7 issue, but there's no way to see someone's Pictures, Info, or Favorites. What I mean is that if you go to someone's profile the only thing visible is their Wall. There's no way to go into the other sections of someone's profile. The only way to see their pictures is if they post them on their walls.
Anyone else notice this? For those that have, if you also have JellyBean on another device does it do it there, as well? I just have no way of knowing if this is a JB issue or a device-specific issue. I can't seem to find any other complaints, which I'm a bit confused by...I understand that this device is extremely new, but a *vast* majority of Android users also spend quite a bit of time on Facebook, so I'd be surprised if nobody had run into this issue before me (or at least made comments on it).
Post thoughts and maybe we can narrow it down!
I'm seeing the same issue. I've heard good things about Friendcaster as a superior replacement so I'd try that.
Friendcaster is a good alternative and in many ways superior to the Facebook app - you can have multiple log ins/accounts and much more responsive than facebook
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I'm seeing the same issue. I've heard good things about Friendcaster as a superior replacement so I'd try that.
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Good afternoon XDA!
Having received my N7 yesterday, I didn't get to play with it too much until later on at night. One of the first things I noticed was that the Facebook app on the device is missing many of the main features. I'm not sure if it's a JellyBean issue (as my Galaxy Nexus is CDMA and I haven't modded it to JB yet) or a N7 issue, but there's no way to see someone's Pictures, Info, or Favorites. What I mean is that if you go to someone's profile the only thing visible is their Wall. There's no way to go into the other sections of someone's profile. The only way to see their pictures is if they post them on their walls.
Anyone else notice this? For those that have, if you also have JellyBean on another device does it do it there, as well? I just have no way of knowing if this is a JB issue or a device-specific issue. I can't seem to find any other complaints, which I'm a bit confused by...I understand that this device is extremely new, but a *vast* majority of Android users also spend quite a bit of time on Facebook, so I'd be surprised if nobody had run into this issue before me (or at least made comments on it).
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I have both the Galaxy Nexus on JB and the N7, I can definitely confirm that the FB app is lacking on the N7 especially when going into peoples profiles. However on the Galaxy Nexus it has every single feature that it had on GB and ICS. No idea what the deal is with the N7 version of the app.
Facebook app isn't set up for tablets on JB as far as I'm aware. Give them a bit to update the app and we will see.
No your wrong, its not the fact its a tablet on jelly bean, its the fact its a tablet.
My transformer prime has the exact same problem and its on ics
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Early days I think we will get a better update in due course, not so much a Facebook freak anyway but does fine for my use's
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I was thinking the same thing earlier today. Hopefully it gets an update soon!
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Early days I think we will get a better update in due course, not so much a Facebook freak anyway but does fine for my use's
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Early day's? The problems been there Fot every android tablet, facebook app sucks ass and they don't seem to care. Friendcaster whilst not being as pretty gives tonnes more functionality
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Friendcaster is light years ahead of FB app. Try it for free then get the ad free version. You'll thank me.
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Just my 2 cents, but FB apps in general on all devices are poorly optimized. One of the few things i'd rather view with a browser.
FB for Phone on Tablet
Is there a way to install the FB app that runs on smartphones on the N7?
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Is there a way to install the FB app that runs on smartphones on the N7?
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That's what you have installed. The app adjusts itself based on being on a tablet or phone.
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You can't interact with people that disable third party access on FB when using Friend caster. Just a heads up.
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Friendcaster is light years ahead of FB app. Try it for free then get the ad free version. You'll thank me.
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Is there any difference between the Pro version and the Free, other than ads? $5 is not worth it for me for ads...
The Facebook app is terribad on every platform, and every form factor. Just don't bother using it.
Really miss that feature. I have tried to download some apks...not working well. Any suggestions? Thanks
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Really miss that feature. I have tried to download some apks...not working well. Any suggestions? Thanks
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Is your moto x rooted? If so I have the S4 camera zip with photosphere
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https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_fGBfBq-dl2M21QVk5Eb0JDQ0E/edit
enable 3rd party apps in dev options. install normally. doesn't replace moto camera. i don't have my phone, so i could be making all of this up...
That apk is for the gallery app
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Here's link for S4 camera with photosphere http://upload.teamuscellular.com/5u9
You must be rooted
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https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_fGBfBq-dl2M21QVk5Eb0JDQ0E/edit
enable 3rd party apps in dev options. install normally. doesn't replace moto camera. i don't have my phone, so i could be making all of this up...
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THX!!! It works perfectly! Maybe I am too excited, I even think the quality gets better just for now
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That apk is for the gallery app
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The camera is a part of the gallery app.
P. S. Thank you anotherdroid for posting that. Works perfectly here as well.
Sent through mental telepathy... Or my moto x.
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https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_fGBfBq-dl2M21QVk5Eb0JDQ0E/edit
enable 3rd party apps in dev options. install normally. doesn't replace moto camera. i don't have my phone, so i could be making all of this up...
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root required for this?
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root required for this?
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nope. just allow unknown sources and you'll be a-ok
just to let everyone know the camera app doesnt use the full 10mpx it only uses 5 or at least the app only has the option use up to 5mpx. also after installing it im noticing tearing in the viewfinder now with both camera apps.
Hello.
I got the Camera.apk but i notice that only work with 5MP on my moto X....
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The free "focal" app in the play store has photosphere feature
in the play store, download the free app "focal" by "team BBQ." it was the camera app that was going to be in CyanogenMod. still in beta but it does do photosphere. here is the link to google play store. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.xplod.focal
Did you guys have any problems with any "failed to connect to camera" errors after using/install the photosphere camera?
How well does this work? I mean, the stitching improved a lot in 4.4 on my nexus 4 but I was planning on buying the moto x to replace, I really like it but I don't want to lose photosphere.
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How well does this work? I mean, the stitching improved a lot in 4.4 on my nexus 4 but I was planning on buying the moto x to replace, I really like it but I don't want to lose photosphere.
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anotherdroid from previous page provides a free download of the android camera/gallery. it works flawlessly...of course it also means you have two camera apps. i normally "twist" to open the moto x camera and the android camera on homescreen.
freeintruth said:
anotherdroid from previous page provides a free download of the android camera/gallery. it works flawlessly...of course it also means you have two camera apps. i normally "twist" to open the moto x camera and the android camera on homescreen.
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Anyone know if this version also does the Geotagging required to submit the photo sphere to create your own street view as Google has started allowing:
http://google-latlong.blogspot.com/2013/12/create-your-own-street-view.html
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Anyone know if this version also does the Geotagging required to submit the photo sphere to create your own street view
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Looks like it. I did a test photosphere with the nexus gallery camera posted on the first page and uploaded it to G+. It is viewable there and if I click the details it looks to have all of the normal geolocation tags.
I'll try to do a real test this weekend.
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Looks like it. I did a test photosphere with the nexus gallery camera posted on the first page and uploaded it to G+. It is viewable there and if I click the details it looks to have all of the normal geolocation tags.
I'll try to do a real test this weekend.
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Hrm so oddly, the images I upload to G+ with Nexus app are not viable on G+ in chrome on my PC. The Android G+ app views them OK. I wonder what is happening there.
Working like a champ on my KK Moto X. It does drop the resolution to 5MP but the shutter lag is significantly lower with this camera - which is why I wanted it. Thanks for the APK!
works great, but one issue
the app works great on my at&t moto x, however, i cannot upload the photosphere to google maps. when i click share to maps, it takes me to the app maps, instead of uploading. anyone experienced that too? (share to g+ or g+ photos works fine)
I personally really like the new stock TW messaging app... wbu?!
Joe0113 said:
I personally really like the new stock TW messaging app... wbu?!
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Was using hangouts, but when trying to send audio files or videos its a PITA!!!
Then I went to this new "evolve" messaging app.. while it seemed cool, I texted the WRONG person something I shouldn't have.. To say the least I was pissed. Then the stupid will give me error messages when sending pictures.. Guess what.
Why change something thats NOT BROKE! Stock messaging app is actually AWESOME!
ZEROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ISSUES!
Unlesss someone can tell me a good reason to switch, I'm staying
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Was using hangouts, but when trying to send audio files or videos its a PITA!!!
Then I went to this new "evolve" messaging app.. while it seemed cool, I texted the WRONG person something I shouldn't have.. To say the least I was pissed. Then the stupid will give me error messages when sending pictures.. Guess what.
Why change something thats NOT BROKE! Stock messaging app is actually AWESOME!
ZEROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ISSUES!
Unlesss someone can tell me a good reason to switch, I'm staying
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I've been on Evolve since it came out (I still had my S4). It would crash constantly and I would never be able to send/receive pics and the Dev is a d!ck. Got my S5 and been on the stock messaging app and haven't looked back! Might try out Hoverchat (previously NinjaSMS).
I'm finding stock to be really sluggish with a lot Of lag. I uSe textra. It's very fast.
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I'm finding stock to be really sluggish with a lot Of lag. I uSe textra. It's very fast.
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How many SMS did you send per minute?
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Actually since you mentioned hover chat. I tried it and loved it!!
Then like every single other app, something is missing.. can't send videos..
so it gets a big F
Only had the phone a weekend, so take this with a grain of salt. . .
Started stock obviously, but I got sick of Touchwiz on day 1 so switched to the Google Launcher.
When I did that, Google tries to take everything, (msg app included) so I started using Hangouts.
It is horrible. Really bad. The basic functionality is OK, but it is the other garbage that they stick in the way that annoys so much.
Sure- I could send this message using G+, but why would I, and now you've made me waste time telling you that.
Back to standard app, which seems better than previous Samsung versions. Open to suggestions though
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Only had the phone a weekend, so take this with a grain of salt. . .
Started stock obviously, but I got sick of Touchwiz on day 1 so switched to the Google Launcher.
When I did that, Google tries to take everything, (msg app included) so I started using Hangouts.
It is horrible. Really bad. The basic functionality is OK, but it is the other garbage that they stick in the way that annoys so much.
Sure- I could send this message using G+, but why would I, and now you've made me waste time telling you that.
Back to standard app, which seems better than previous Samsung versions. Open to suggestions though
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Hover chat was good.. Nice features.. but can't send videos, audio, calendar event, your LOCATION (huge feature) and so on
Textra. clean fast simple and can tweak colors etc..
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Textra. clean fast simple and can tweak colors etc..
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Can you send videos, location, calendar events?
I'm using Go sms pro. Found the stock app to be really laggy especially with large conversations. I think it was trying to load all the convos or something, as go sms only loads a handful at a time. Also has nice themes etc
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I'm using Hover Chat since I used my S3. And now, I'm still using it on my S5.
I don't know, but I love the interface and all.
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Default app.
EvolveSMS: it's well designed, fast and has a clean and sharp ui.
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I'm using Handcent as I like the level of customisation, the missed text reminder, different missed text tone options, plus able to give different contacts different LED colors, flash rates and vibration patterns. I've been using it for years and haven't come across anything better...
Hello. It's great, it works, it's light and clean. It fires up way faster than the stock app.
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Hoverchat because I love the chat heads clone on it.
I used to use hangouts, but not being able to stack pictures into a single MMS (hoverchat doesn't either but whatever) led me to trying others.
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Textra. I have years of sms
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Textra. I have years of sms
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I also use Textra. It's simple, light, and I love the quick reply window that pops up whenever I get a text.
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I'm using Handcent as I like the level of customisation, the missed text reminder, different missed text tone options, plus able to give different contacts different LED colors, flash rates and vibration patterns. I've been using it for years and haven't come across anything better...
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Galaxy S does that by defaut (excepted led color + flash rates) since S3 i think (i was using Light Flow for that back then).
Yes, i'm using defaut app, best to keep things simple imo.
I only install google keyboard to get better recognition while swyping.
I wonder how some people could crash it as i had some history of several years of messages imported and never seen any messaging app crash on any of my Galaxy S.
Love my new galaxy camera 2 but I have a strange issue the camera keeps signing out of Google so I lose all my contacts and calendar plus have to sign back in to use the play store
It has done this twice now anyone else having this issue and if so how do I stop the camera from doing it ?
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Anyone pls.. not happy this keeps happening will return if known fault
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Same thing here. Happens 4 times so far. And any time it happens, it starts to reinstall a lot of apps of other devices I don't need in the camera. Really annoying. Hope Samsung will fix the bug asap.
Federico
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I have returned mine to where I bought it as it is not acceptable
I looked at the k zoom and to be honest I think I'm gonna go away from a camera / phone and stick with my dslr
Not much of an improvement over the original samsung camera such a. Shame
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I will wait for an update hoping it will fix the bug.
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Same here I'll wait for update as the camera is awesome !!
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Mine loses my Google account every 1-3 days. Once it stayed for a week!
Annoying that I have to keep going into the Settings/Accounts and re-add it. It is the only account that gets 'lost'. I have Dropbox and Samsung account on the camera since day one and they are still there.
Oddly enough, I have not heard any other discussions of this other than here; that I am glad I found.
It's weird how settings all of a sudden get removed ?
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It's weird how settings all of a sudden get removed ?
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Exactly.
I did manage to find several other folks on Android Central.com forums that report the very same issue.
No answers though.
Ended up buying another galaxy 2 amazon is a German version (they did refund me £68 when I complained) and I can confirm the German one does the same this is DBT VERSION not BTU so it is definitely a firmware issue
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Might have solved the issue it seems that Facebook is causing the issue - I've removed Facebook app and haven't had one single issue with Google logging out .. can anyone experiencing the issue confirm that this is a sort of a fix until Samsung issue a patch
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Might have solved the issue it seems that Facebook is causing the issue - I've removed Facebook app and haven't had one single issue with Google logging out .. can anyone experiencing the issue confirm that this is a sort of a fix until Samsung issue a patch
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Your solution seems to work so far....5 days and account still there!:thumbup:
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Shame Samsung couldn't work that bit out
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Shame Samsung couldn't work that bit out
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It keeps forgetting my google account even without Facebook app... In fact when I first got it I entered the data, it all worked; went on vacation, when I got there, I had to enter it again. 8 consecutive times. Then it remembered. Until today... Contacted Samsung support, let's see what they say.
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It keeps forgetting my google account even without Facebook app... In fact when I first got it I entered the data, it all worked; went on vacation, when I got there, I had to enter it again. 8 consecutive times. Then it remembered. Until today... Contacted Samsung support, let's see what they say.
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I'm in the same position. Even without FB I keep losing my Google data. Please feed back on what Samsung support say!
I never have had FB app installed yet have this issue.
Via a tech chat session, a Samsung support tech told me to force stop and clear data/cache on the Google Account Manager app. Seemed like a reasonable solution, but it didn't work/last overnight. What was interesting is that there was literally no delay in the chat when I posted the problem and the tech offered that solution. Clearly, they are aware of the issue. Now they just need to solve it.
I think I've discovered a work-around solution -- I turned off the Fast power-on feature (Settings/More/Power/Fast Power-on). I haven't haven't had the Google account disappear nor the wallpaper (which usually happens at the same time) in almost 48 hours. Of course, the caveat to that is that is that it can take longer to startup your camera after it's been idle for a while, but you can resolve that issue by increasing the auto power off from the default 1 hour to something more when you're going to be using the camera more frequently.
Same issue here, i am reflashing the rom and i will check off the fast power on if fix it.
Well, it's been about two weeks since I disabled the fast power-on feature and I've lost my Google settings only once during that time, so it appears to help.
Anyone else experiencing issues with the feature since the last two updates? CSGA and CSGB is when mine started to basically not work at all. Just wondering is any other XDA folks are experiencing this issue and if you found a workaround
My messaging is still working fine, but my phone app seems temperamental now. When I make my call, I have to turn off my screen, count to 5, and then turn it back on to have in-call control. I also use Google Voice, but that hasn't seemed to have any impact.
I dumped advanced messaging always gave me issues.
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I dumped advanced messaging always gave me issues.
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So what do you use instead? To send high quality pics and videos and such? Also does it have a form of rcs
I just use stock messaging. Really didnt see a difference when I sent video clips with advanced messaging.
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I just use stock messaging. Really didnt see a difference when I sent video clips with advanced messaging.
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Gotcha. I've been thinking about switching what text app I use honestly. Just gotta find one