So I'm sitting home bored today and i was just browsing through some of the folders in my file explorer ( FX file explorer w/root add-on). I was in the root system folder when I noticed a folder called recent_images. I opened it and its basically a collection of screen shots ( see pics below) of my last 24-48 hours of use. Another folder I found called recent_tasks had a list of every single thing I've done with the phone for the last two days Call me paranoid but I can't remember seeing these folders there before. Can someone with root check and see if they have them too? The path is ROOT/DATA/SYSTEM. Please and Thank you. What purpose do they servwe if they are normal why is it nessacary to keep a running dialog of screen shots and everything I've done on my phone for the last 2 days ?
Below are examples of what the folders contain.. is this normal ?
I just checked my stock ROM rooted/unlocked phone and see the same folders and activity... interesting.
I wonder if these are part of the "Verizon Support" app... maybe they use it to help you when you are having issues, so they can see what you did to cause it or something? As you can see, I'm giving this folder the benefit of the doubt... as it is concerning otherwise. Subscribed!
I hate to admit it but I thought they were part of some monitoring software. I'm actually relieved that someone else has them too...thanks
It's probably just the images used for the recents menu?
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I only had two images, and gallery couldn't open either one. I only had three tasks.
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It's probably just the images used for the recents menu?
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I agree with this, I had a few tasks and images in those folders, deleted all apps from the recents menu, and then only had a couple new ones in each.
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Hey guys, just wanted to say thanks for all the helpful information on here. I just received my G1 2 days ago and I'm loving it so far (had a wing), but there are 2 things that REALLY urk me about the G1.
1) Battery life
2) If I go to the pictures app (the stock one), it opens up every single one of my pictures on my phone
Now, regarding those 2 things, I've got a couple of questions. I did some research and am currently running the "close everything" app and wanted to get your thoughts on it. It seems to close things, but I can't really tell. Not being able to close apps has KILLED my battery life.
The other thing I wanted to know is, is there some kinda app that I can run that will open up the picture viewer in folder form? I have OI File Manager, and I know I can look at pics like that, but it's only one by one. Anybody have any clue?
Oh and one more thing, I'm running the "chomp" sms app, but I hate getting two sets of messages (one for chomp and one for the stock sms). Is there a way to stop getting both notifications? Can I delete the stock sms?
Thanks in advance for any and all help.
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Now, regarding those 2 things, I've got a couple of questions. I did some research and am currently running the "close everything" app and wanted to get your thoughts on it. It seems to close things, but I can't really tell. Not being able to close apps has KILLED my battery life.
The other thing I wanted to know is, is there some kinda app that I can run that will open up the picture viewer in folder form? I have OI File Manager, and I know I can look at pics like that, but it's only one by one. Anybody have any clue?
Oh and one more thing, I'm running the "chomp" sms app, but I hate getting two sets of messages (one for chomp and one for the stock sms). Is there a way to stop getting both notifications? Can I delete the stock sms?
Thanks in advance for any and all help.
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1) The Close Everything app does not really "close" everything, so to speak. It does "kill" some processes, but since actually killing requires root, it does not do it completely. However (I do have it as well), what happens is, it kills necessary tasks that are running and will display what it had closed. From there, if Android needed something running, it'll display that.
2) If you want to view the pictures, you can download Android Gallery. It'll display the pictures side-by-side on the bottom, and large on the top (if that made any sense). As for viewing in folder form, OI is a good file manager. Personally, I have "Linda File Manager." With Linda, you can view all the running tasks, uninstall applications, and take a look at your phone and SD card's content.
3) To disable the stock SMS.. Go to Messaging > Menu > Settings and disable the notifications and [something along the lines of] disable auto retrieve. That should fix the problem for you so you have chompSMS running ONLY.
Hope it helped.
We have just released a new application in the market called BarTender:
The application can be found in the category Tools.
Description:
Transform your notification bar into a complete menu!
BarTender allows you to easily add shortcuts and folders onto the notification bar. This way your favorite contacts, applications and other available shortcuts are always easy to access no matter what application you are in.
Let me know if you like it or if you have any requests / bug reports!
Going to check this out right now
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Hmm you should do the same thing that the guy that made SetCPU where he posted a free version on XDA and put the donate on the market lol because some of us are too poor ^^
I've been looking for this kind of app for ages now -.- lol
There is now also a lite version available for people to see if they like it.
For folder support and upcoming features you will still have to get the full version, but i think this will give a good idea how the product works.
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There is now also a lite version available for people to see if they like it.
For folder support and upcoming features you will still have to get the full version, but i think this will give a good idea how the product works.
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The Lite version appears to work great, but from what I can tell, it really drains the battery. Is this an isolated incident to me?
It shouldnt drain any battery because all it does is add the notifications and stops itself until you save again ( then it re-adds the newly configured ones ).
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It shouldnt drain any battery because all it does is add the notifications and stops itself until you save again ( then it re-adds the newly configured ones ).
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You're right. It was isolated to me. But thanks for the explanation...that's pretty cool how it works. I thought it was like running in the background or something.
Hey all,
I'm new to Android and tried searching the web and here and found nothing.
Is there any app I can download that will allow me to edit the Share menu?
I have a bunch of apps that came with my Galaxy S that I don't use because I replaced them with better apps (i.e, Samsung email, default SMS app) but they continue to populate in the share menu.
This is driving me crazy. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
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Is there any app I can download that will allow me to edit the Share menu?
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i have the same q.?
bump. you guys get it figured out? i have the same issue and posted in another forum asking the same thing. you can keep an eye on it there too in case they answer first. (i am bmoons on that one)
it wont let me link over there yet but its on android forums dot com
This is a known problem.
I think the way the apps appear in the menu is their manifest xml includes details that allow gallery to draw the details as opposed to them pushing their details into an editable menu.
So, delete the apps with something like super manager (rooted).
funny thing is i used titanium backup to uninstall the stock twitter app and its still there. some of those apps dont even have options. i use an app that downloads youtube videos and its in the share menu for some reason. i tried it on a video i recorded to see if maybe it would upload to my account and it doesnt do anything.
i hope they fix it. i dont like that picasa is an option but not even loaded on the phone anywhere that i can find. havent gone in with a root explorer. mostly because i know i will get cocky and delete stuff and ruin the phone
There's an app for that... almost
Andmade Share gives you a configurable Share item where you can edit what appears in its sub-menu. Second-best to what the OP requested, but better than nothing.
Hello,
i am using lately MIUI, and i am impressed basically with 2 features that i wished it would 've been in Android. Is it so difficult to implement these on Android?
1. Seeing the drawer with all apps, being able to create and put apps in folders and knowing which apps are not in folders.
Is it so difficult for this to be implemented in the drawer? And if you have a folder in the drawer just to drag it onto the desktop? So many times i am frustrated because i've created over 50 times folders, and they have been deleted (by mistake or intentionally). But if they are always in the drawer, i would just drag them on the desktop.
2. Dragging icons on the dock.
Again is this something so difficult to implement?
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1. Seeing the drawer with all apps, being able to create and put apps in folders and knowing which apps are not in folders.
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What for? There's lot of apps that do. Free Apps Organizer or its paid version Folder Organizer for 1.
2. Dragging icons on the dock.
Again is this something so difficult to implement?
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it's a question to your launcher developers. stock does not have that. Other might. No big deal though unless you spend your whole day dragging icons to the dock.
If you think these are essential components of the os then write it and send the changes to google. If they think it's important they will add your patch to the next update. But don't hope lot cause as I know they accepted only a few patches in the last years
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I am, currently running the leaked vivo ROM. Does anyone have screnshots of the MUi ROm ? I would love to load it on my milestone..
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What for? There's lot of apps that do. Free Apps Organizer or its paid version Folder Organizer for 1.
it's a question to your launcher developers. stock does not have that. Other might. No big deal though unless you spend your whole day dragging icons to the dock.
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I am definitely sure that it might be applied to Android 2.5 or 5.1 or 9.3, that at some point people would have the ability to create folders in the app drawer in order to have their programs a bit more tide up, thus why delaying things?
And about the dragging, why not simplifying the things and use dragging, rather than clicking on it, then waiting for another menu to come up then clicking to go in another menu, until you find hte app you want...
MIUI for the moment rocks, i even tried with Launcher Pro as home app and is super fast!
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I am definitely sure that it might be applied to Android 2.5 or 5.1 or 9.3, that at some point people would have the ability to create folders in the app drawer in order to have their programs a bit more tide up, thus why delaying things?
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Hopefuly it won't happen as Google announced all non core system components will be pushed out of system to allow users easily replace them
And about the dragging, why not simplifying the things and use dragging, rather than clicking on it, then waiting for another menu to come up then clicking to go in another menu, until you find hte app you want...
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Dont hold your breath. Default behaviour for drag&drop is element removal from home screen. Of course any home replaacement can do on its own, but never seen any (nor I miss that feature myself)
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Hopefuly it won't happen as Google announced all non core system components will be pushed out of system to allow users easily replace them
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and having an option to tide up your drawer would mess the system?
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Dont hold your breath. Default behaviour for drag&drop is element removal from home screen. Of course any home replaacement can do on its own, but never seen any (nor I miss that feature myself)
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Well, obviously you didnt use MIUI...
Hi everyone,
I have done some Google searching into this and so far have found nothing. I have searched this forum and have also not brought back any results (I use my mobile mostly and the search feature on the app doesn't seem to bring back many relevant results)
I found this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41475588
So I'm wondering if it's just a case of changing the sound file name to lock/unlock.ogg and replacing the current files.
Is that the case or is there more to it than that?
Also when I do try to change the files (as the thread posted says) I do not have permissions. I'm going to look into the permissions but my main question is about changing the lock/unlock sounds.
Thanks to anyone who can shed some light on this.
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Hi everyone,
I have done some Google searching into this and so far have found nothing. I have searched this forum and have also not brought back any results (I use my mobile mostly and the search feature on the app doesn't seem to bring back many relevant results)
I found this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41475588
So I'm wondering if it's just a case of changing the sound file name to lock/unlock.ogg and replacing the current files.
Is that the case or is there more to it than that?
Also when I do try to change the files (as the thread posted says) I do not have permissions. I'm going to look into the permissions but my main question is about changing the lock/unlock sounds.
Thanks to anyone who can shed some light on this.
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Open your custom ROM or use a file explorer on your installed ROM, go to : system/media/audio/ui and change the relevant sounds ... I swapped out virtually everything from a Sense based ROM and used sounds from a GE ROM and everything works fine. There is no need to do anything else but replace the files, file for file so to speak.
I'll give it a go, are the files easy to find on here or do they take a little more searching?
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Changing lock screen sounds for non rooted /stock roms for HTC One.
Hi there.
If anyone is still interested, I just found another way to change the lock/unlock screen sounds for non-rooted HTC ONEs. (I have the chinese version dual sim 802w)
Download the Lock Screen Sounds app free (also known as noisylock'd) and select an mp3 file from either your music file, ringtone or notification folder.
Now, for me, I've had a HTC desire z for the last 3 years and I absolutely adore it and I really liked the lock & unlock screen sound on it. So using the file manager,
1) From my HTC desire z, I copied the lock/unlock.ogg files from the systems folder and paste it in my media folder on the sd card.
2) Dragged it onto my pc and converted it into mp3 files online> media.io (found this site extremely straight forward and easy to use)
3) On my HTC One, I copied/dragged the saved mp3s onto internal storage>media or notification folder. (can save on external sd card too)
4) Tap on the app which now says noisylock'd and switch it on.
5) Tap on the first selection for unlock sound and navigate to where your mp3 file is and select it. Then tick the box to the left to activate.
6) Do the same for the third selection which is for the lock screen. (For some reason the middle selection wouldn't work).
This didn't work straight away and was abit fiddly when I tried to press to select the file. I also had to restart/switch off a few times before it finally worked properly. Now I have the same lock/unlock sound as my beloved, almost retired htc desire z hehehe...oh, and it's louder than the original stock sound.
On a different subject, I have a spare htc desire z on android 2.1 or 2.2 which I would like to upgrade to 2.3.3.
I want to attempt my first rooting of a phone so if anyone would be so kind to point me to the right forum link or have a beginners guide specifically for the htc desire Z? This spare one is a bit dodgy, think it's a software problem but thought I could try experimenting with it so even if it bricks, I won't be so upset Thanks in advance.