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1 · Download and install QuickShortcutMaker and open the app.
2 · Scroll down to Service Program Menu (it may appear as serviceprogramu) and tap on it to expand all the activities under it.
3 · Scroll down to IOT Hidden Menu.
4 · Tap 'Create' - this will create a shortcut to IOT Hidden Menu on your home screen.
5 · Press the Home softkey and locate the new shortcut and tap it.
6 · Tap LTE Settings then tap APN Settings*then tap on*Internet.
7 · Scroll down and search for APN Type.
8 · Tap on APN Type and add following APN type to it ‘dun‘ separating it with a comma (no spaces, and no single quotes)
9 · To save these settings you need to hold and down Multitasking/recent or the Overview button on the navigation bar, this will bring up the option to save your settings.
10 · Tap Save.
11 · Now go to System Settings, and in the Network select Tethering. Attempt to enable WiFi hotspot or USB tethering if your G4 is connected to your computer by USB cable. If you get the pop-up about needing to subscribe to a tethering package, or “Due to network issues, tethering has been disabled”, you need to go back to your home screen and tap the shortcut again and continue from Step 6, but instead of selecting Internet in the APN settings you will select ‘cinet.spcs’ and add dun to the apn type.
You should now have the ability to enable WiFi, USB and Bluetooth tethering without root access and without PdaNet+ or any other pay apps.
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1 · Download and install QuickShortcutMaker and open the app.
2 · Scroll down to Service Program Menu (it may appear as serviceprogramu) and tap on it to expand all the activities under it.
3 · Scroll down to IOT Hidden Menu.
4 · Tap 'Create' - this will create a shortcut to IOT Hidden Menu on your home screen.
5 · Press the Home softkey and locate the new shortcut and tap it.
6 · Tap LTE Settings then tap APN Settings*then tap on*Internet.
7 · Scroll down and search for APN Type.
8 · Tap on APN Type and add following APN type to it ‘dun‘ separating it with a comma (no spaces, and no single quotes)
9 · To save these settings you need to hold and down Multitasking/recent or the Overview button on the navigation bar, this will bring up the option to save your settings.
10 · Tap Save.
11 · Now go to System Settings, and in the Network select Tethering. Attempt to enable WiFi hotspot or USB tethering if your G4 is connected to your computer by USB cable. If you get the pop-up about needing to subscribe to a tethering package, or “Due to network issues, tethering has been disabled”, you need to go back to your home screen and tap the shortcut again and continue from Step 6, but instead of selecting Internet in the APN settings you will select ‘cinet.spcs’ and add dun to the apn type.
You should now have the ability to enable WiFi, USB and Bluetooth tethering without root access and without PdaNet+ or any other pay apps.
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Ummm, already posted this way before you. http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-g4/general/how-to-free-mobile-hotspot-root-t3165049
You didn't even bother to give me credit.
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Ummm, already posted this way before you. http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-g4/general/how-to-free-mobile-hotspot-root-t3165049
You didn't even bother to give me credit.
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Of course I didn't bother to give you credit. I have never even seen your post until you linked it. Why would I give credit to you if you had absolutely nothing to do with my post?
That's like saying anyone that starts a fire with two sticks should give credit to Cody Lundin because he's used the same method to achieve the end result.
This is pretty much the same method for a bunch of different LG phones that don't allow easy editing of APN settings without root, and I'm pretty certain if you mess around long enough there's ways to do it with Non-LG phones but I've been using this method since the LG Marquee in 2011. I could even post the really long way of using CDMA workshop, but this way is faster.
FYI you can do USB or BT Tether completely stock and nothing on your plan.
Mine is ZVA and IOT QuickShortcutMaker's shortcut does not work. It just says "Application is not installed".
Any suggestion?
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Mine is ZVA and IOT QuickShortcutMaker's shortcut does not work. It just says "Application is not installed".
Any suggestion?
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The consensus seems to be that you need to downgrade your phone back to ZV6, then use the shortcut maker technique while in ZV6. Then you upgrade to ZV9 and access your running apps where you'll find the shortcut maker still present from running it earlier under ZV6. Pin that window in ZV9. Then upgrade to ZVA. The shortcut maker should still be present in your previous apps, pinned. So, in ZVA, you can access that pinned page to perform the edit to add ,dun and get wifi. I haven't done this, but there is another thread on this site outlining all the steps/tools you use to perform the downgrade (I think it's LGUP and LG flash or something).
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[This bug was found fixed on MIUI(8) dev (beta) v6.9.29]Hello everyone! I am back with an exclusive tutorial to get the MTP/PTP USB mode back to ON.
Devices Supported:
All Redmi device (This method was tested on Redmi 2 that is why i am posting it here)
All Note device
All Mi device
Note: This method was tested on the Redmi 2 1GB variant and should work with almost every Xiaomi Device.
MIUI version supported:
7.x
8.x
Dev - 6.x
Have you ever turned the MTP mode off by mistake? Well, Now I have a solution which doesn't even require any third party software to be installed on your Xiaomi MIUI Device.
Connect the device to a Laptop or PC.
Then head to "Settings" in phone.
Go to "About phone".
Tap "MIUI Version" 7 times. (It will enable the developer options if you haven't already)
Then go back to settings menu (or hit settings icon again from the notification shade).
Now head to "Additional settings".
Then tap "Developers Option".
Now Turn the USB Debugging ON.
You will be prompt to confirm your choice. Tap OK to confirm.
The moment you tap OK, the pop up for USB connection will Pop up.
Tap on it (or the notification from notification shade).
And then tap to turn ON the MTP mode and Exit.
You may go to Developers options again and turn off the USB debugging if you want or even turn OFF the developers option.
I have attached some screenshots in order to help you perform the steps better.
This tutorial was taken from my blog on blogger. For any questions regarding these steps, you may use the reply function below.
Do not quote the whole (original) post in your reply.
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Device Settings Menu Guide, Tips & Discussions
Part 3 - Display, Lock screen, Biometrics and security
If you're new to this series or want to see the index, please read the Introductory Post first.
Display
Auto brightness: When you change brightness in Auto mode, your device is smart enough to learn your usage patterns to determine the best level according to the environment as per your preferences. 'Reset usage patterns' in case you think your phone is drunk when in Auto mode.
Blue light filter: Learn why you should use it here. I've set it to 'Turn on as scheduled' > 'Sunset to sunrise'. You can toggle it from the notification panel as well.
Night Mode: (Pie update) Enable it to make use of true blacks on your AMOLED screen, save battery and put less strain on eyes. I know you want it to only enable at night, so hop up to developer mode and set 'Night mode' to Automatic. I don't know why Samsung has put up such a useful mode here.
Screen mode: I've set it to 'Adaptive Display'. Do play with other modes and toggle them when needed. Customize 'Full screen colour balance' (and Advanced) when 'Adaptive Display' is enabled in case you don't like the default setup.
Font size and style; Screen zoom: I've set 'Screen Zoom' to 'Small' and 'Font Size' to Level 2 in order to get more content in a screen view. Please tell if there's any better font on Galaxy Apps.
Screen resolution: By default, you don't get the resolution enabled what your Note9 is capable of. I've changed it WQHD+ for getting the most out of the best display in the market. I've the resolution set to HD+ in Medium Battery Saver mode in case I'm on Survival mode.
Full screen apps: I customize it when needed for an app.
Screen timeout: Mine is set to 10 minutes. You know, pro users!
Home screen: Self-explanatory and I use Nova Launcher. Do enable 'Quick-open' notification panel.
Edge screen: Do you need a seperate guide for this? Or can anyone provide a link to one. If you use it right, this can make your life much simpler.
Edge panels: You can set a maximum of 9 panels. Explore options of each panel and try more of them from the Store. I've enabled Apps edge (also make app pair and folders), People edge (upto 10), Smart select (take portion screenshots, make screen GIFs, pin a screen's content), Clipboard edge (auto-categorizes items), Reminder, Device maintenance (useful to review device performance OTG), Tasks edge (explore all available tasks), Quick tools (must have), Calendar. Tap Menu and 'Reorder' the panels as per your needs. In 'Edge panel handle', I've set the Transparency to highest and Size to smallest. I've dragged the handle to Right near power button so that I can always guess where the handle is.
Edge lighting: For me, it feels great to have it for some very important notifications that too 'when screen is off'. Do note that if you enable it for screen on as well, it will disable heads-up notifications. Play with 'Edge lighting style' as it shows the effect generated as you customize one. For me, {effect=basic, color=app_color, transparency=low, width=narrow} works. You can customize the lighting color for each app separately as well. In 'Manage notifications', you can define those apps for which you want this effect enabled.
Menu > Quick reply: Do define a reply because it can be useful in cases where you can't or don't prefer to type or check messages.
Navigation bar: I've enabled 'Hard press Home button' (great alternative to physical home button) and set the pressure to lightest (since I don't want to hurt my screen). With Pie, you can enjoy the immersive display by setting 'Navigation type' to 'Full screen gestures' and disabling 'Gesture hints'. I eventually got used to this. You can use Nav bar button on Quick Settings by dragging down the notification panel to toggle showing navbar then.
Accidental touch protection: Really useful because I keep my phone screen faced to my leg side when inside pocket so that it's protected from the outside cruel world.
Screensaver: In case phone is your life even when it wants to get charged peacefully.
Lock screen
Screen lock type: I use Pattern with Biometrics (Intelligent Scan and Fingerprints or sometimes Fingerprints only). Fingerprints remain the best security and battery-efficient method till date atleast for me. Use Iris for more security than regular face recognition. Also, with Iris, your device won't get unlocked while you're sleeping or with your photo. Use 'Intelligent Scan' for bit more ease (read about it here).
Smart Lock: It's a Google feature that can unlock your phone via On-body detection, Trusted places/devices and Voice Match. I used it once with On-body detection but couldn't impress me. Read about it here.
Secure lock settings: Disabled 'Make pattern visible'. Set 'Lock automatically' to 15 seconds in case I want to turn on the screen immediately without unlocking it. Anyways, 'Lock instantly with power key ' is enabled when I explicitly want it to get locked. Use 'Auto factory reset' carefully as someone could initiate this by simply making incorrect attempts. I've enabled 'Lock network and security' especially for theft use-case.
Always On Display: For customizing it, go to 'Clock style' below. Guide on AOD here and video here. With Pie, you now have new display mode as 'Tap to show' AOD for 30 seconds. I've set it to 'show as scheduled' such it doesn't glow when I sleep. Also, I get an idea that it's time to get to bed when AOD stops showing up (same for wakeup).
Content to show: 'Home button and clock' feel elegant for me.
Double tap Home button: Changed to 'Quick launch Camera' since I want it more often and I can turn on the screen by hard pressing anyways.
Auto brightness: Enabled. If you are okay with manually controlling this brightness less often by double tapping the AOD clock, disabling can save you some battery.
Show always; Set schedule: If you often check clock at night, you can enable the former. I've disabled AOD during my night sleep schedule so that I additionally get a hint when it's already time to go to bed and whether it's time to get up or not.
Turn off to save battery: Enabled. Do you need AOD in survival mode too?
Clock style: You can customize AOD with different clock styles, pictures, GIFs, Calendar and roaming clocks. Blue 'colour' gives a soothing effect every time I look at the clock for me. Similarly, you can customize your Lock Screen clock style here.
Roaming clock: I had to disable it as every operator in India puts SIM to Roaming mode when you're out of your circle (mostly defined to a state) and I get two identical clocks whenever I travel out of state.
FaceWidgets: Enabled all available choices and will decide about the reordering or need of each of them after I arrive at the use-cases. Same goes for you maybe.
Contact information: Do fill it. I've include my name and number on it. Can be useful when stolen, lost or misplaced. You can include email or alternative mobile number as well since the primary number would probably be in the device itself.
Notifications: I've kept the defaults. 'Hide content' if you don't want people to read your notifications. I rather do this on per-app basis (like messages for OTPs, sensitive apps). 'Notifications icons only' makes it similar to AOD style notifications and I want description of notifications once I go over my AOD screen. Toggle 'Transparency' if you find it difficult to read notification over the wallpaper or want your wallpaper to expose. 'Auto-reverse text colour' makes it easier to adapt with the wallpaper. You can define 'Where to show' your notifications here (AOD or Lock screen or both).
App shortcuts: Define the two shortcuts you see on the bottom screen corners while on lock screen. You can choose any app though default (phone and camera) works for me.
Biometrics and security
Biometrics: You can remove biometrics data and configure 'Samsung Pass' to use these here. You can enable 'Screen-on' scan for making the device scan for your face/iris as soon as screen turns on. This increases brightness immediately while it's scanning (can be annoying) and will drain some battery. 'Samsung Pay' works only with 'Fingerprint' and 'Iris Scanner'. Try different ' preview screen mask' for 'Iris Scanner'. In 'Fingerprint Scanner', you can add as many as 4 fingerprints (reserve one for Secure Folder). Put your finger on the reader and you can see the detected one highlited.
Screen transition effect: Disabled as I want things at fastest.
Google Play Protect: Enabled. Read more here.
Find My Mobile: 'Remote controls', 'Google location service' and 'Send last location' enabled. This should be the first things to review once you buy the device. Prepare yourself with a demo on findmymobile.samsung.com.
Security update: Shows the patch level and gets updated with 'Software Update'.
Samsung Pass: Similar to 'Google Smart Lock' for passwords but with biometrics and less support as of now.
Install Unknown Apps: Allow/Disallow existing apps to install apps from APK.
Secure Folder: The replacement for Samsunh My Knox. Must use feature to serparate your very private and confidential part of the phone. Guide here and video here.
Secure startup: Disabled for me. Should be enabled if you want your SIM, notifications, alarms and anything related to device startup not to start without passing the lock screen after the device boots up. For the kind of short-term memory loss I have, I want to call my phone or want it recieve inputs if in any case it gets misplaced with maybe low battery.
Encrypt SD card: Okay, so your phone is secured by Knox or 'Device encryption'. What about your SD card? Anyone can take it out and access your data, right? Encrypt it here and it won't be accessible to any device beside yours. Be careful to decrypt it in case you want to use it somewhere else or even when you are going to format your device.
Other security settings: 'Set up SIM card lock' disabled (same reason as in 'Secure startup'), 'Make passwords visible' disabled, 'Security policy updates' auto update enabled (Here is what are these), 'Send security reports' enabled. Set 'Device admin apps' with care (Learn about them here in case you haven't). You need to remove an app from here before uninstalling it. 'Creditial Storage' for CAs and user certificates (Learn more about CAs here). 'Pin windows' is a very useful feature for me. In cases where you need to give your device to someone (for like watching a movie or seeing the gallery), if this is enabled with 'ask for pattern before unpinning', when you 'pin' that app (video player or gallery), people will have to pass the lock method to get out of that app. Configure which apps can have 'Usage data access', 'Notification access' and 'Do not disturb permission'.
Location:
Allow apps and sites to detect your device's location. I've enabled it since I use too much location-specific content. You can turn it off if you suspect your dad working in NSA (approx locality can still be tracked through IP, use VPN).
Locating method: Change the method as per your requirements. I use 'High accuracy' while you can use 'Battery saving' to save a significant amount of battery that GPS uses. I simply turn off 'Location' from the notification bar when not needed or during survival mode.
Improve Accuracy: You can turn this off for WiFi and BT in case you don't want apps to override your decision of not making them search for WiFi or BT when you have explicitly turned them off!
Recent Location Requests; Location Services: Do review the apps that your girlfriend may have installed in your phone; Do review Google Location History and Sharing settings.
App permissions; Permission usage monitor: You can review the 'Permission History' here and enable/disable notifications for permission access on per-app per-permission basis. You suspect an app tracking your location occasionally and want to prove this instead of not granting it the permission? You can do it here.
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Why are you posting this??
There's a very good "USER MANUAL" on the "Samsung"-site available:
User Manual Samsung Galaxy Note9
henklbr said:
Why are you posting this??
There's a very good "USER MANUAL" on the "Samsung"-site available:
User Manual Samsung Galaxy Note9
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You have commented the same query on each of my parts. I have already answered you here where the similar discussion is already going on. Let's discuss there and keep this thread clean. Also, the 'why am I posting this' is already described in the Introductory Post.
thanks, op for the posts, very useful
Device Settings Menu Guide, Tips & Discussions
Part 4 - Advanced features, Device maintenance, Apps
If you're new to this series or want to see the index, please read the Introductory Post first.
Advanced features > S Pen
This section is exclusive to Note series so you should definitely give some time exploring it.
S Pen remote: Displays availability of the S Pen and its charging level. Configure Pen button actions for each compatible App and master control. I've tweaked it a little bit to make 'Scroll up/down' for Chrome and 'Single press' to 'Skip' while 'Double press' to 'Play/Pause' for Music. You can always tap 'Reset S Pen' in Menu in case you want to get back the default settings.
Unlock with S Pen remote: If enabled, you can unlock your phone with your S Pen in case it was taken out while the device was unlocked. In case you've enabled it, please keep an eye on your S Pen.
Screen off memo: Very useful when enabled. Here you can change the colour from the signature colour to classical white. I like the golden colour that comes with the Ocean Blue. However, this golden colour may seem weird to you when you open S Notes with the white background so you can force display Black text in S Note app itself that keeps the golden colour while writing.
Air view; Direct pen input; Pointer; Shortcuts: Very useful features. Review them. 'Learn about S Pen features' on the bottom or watch this 30-min video.
Floating icon: I don't like any over-the-screen icons so have disabled it. You can always open the Shortcuts menu by tapping the S Pen button while it's near the screen. I've also set 'Do nothing' 'when S Pen is removed'.
Alarm: Works when the screen is off since if it's on, you probably be using the remote feature.
Power saver: Although it's enabled for me, internet says it has negligible battery effects. If disabled, the device won't allow you to use another S Pen if your device's one is inside.
Sound; Vibration: Enabled since I don't like accidents. 'Oper Air command' in 'Removal' also helps in this case.
Advanced features
Accessories: Enable 'Fast wireless charging' here.
Smart stay: Too many ideal conditions required for it to work and may take a lot of battery power. Disabled.
Games: Explore 'Game Launcher' after enabling it from here. You can also hide your games from appearing in the menu while they are categorized by Game Launcher.
One-handed mode: A much-needed feature when you're OTG (on-the-go). I had changed the 'Gesture' to 'Button' after accidentally enabling this mode many times. On Pie, if you hide the navigation bar, you cannot check 'Button' mode anymore. OHM is also a shortcut in my Edge panel that is easily accessible from one hand.
Finger sensor gestures: Open/close notification panel or launch Samsung Pay using the fingerprint sensor. Make this a habit. Looks cool.
Device assistance app: Set to Google. Explore settings for the DAA - it was really cool to see Hindi (India) as an option there. Analyzing on-screen text/images is a very useful feature. Read the guide here and here on how to use Google Assistant like a pro.
Multi window: One of the best features and legacy of Samsung and for Note, it's a must-use one. By default, you can use SSV (Split screen view) by selecting it for the required app in recents. 'Use Recents button' is much faster. 'Pop-up view action' can interfere if you generally drag down the notification panel from near the corners (enabled for me).
Smart capture: Very useful screenshot features that you may need just after capturing one. Enabled.
Palm swipe to capture: I never bothered about it but with Note9, I started using it to save presses on my hardware buttons as well not needing to pick up the device in case I want a screenshot.
Direct call; Smart alert; Easy mute; Swipe to call or send messages: Tradional and useful Samsung features. All enabled.
Dual Messenger: You can use two seperate accounts for compatible apps (WhatsApp, Facebook) and restrict your contacts for the second ones. Suggested in case you have multiple accounts. For more James Bond feel, use 'Secure Folder'.
Panic mode: Can be helpful before you try show your Ninja Skills. However, I have accidently triggered it many times and since sending photos is enabled, it's kinda wierd! Still Enabled.
Direct Share: Helps you save an extra tap while sharing something. Ninja guide here.
Video Enhancer: Helps you flaunt the best screen more. In case you are not the natural-colours kind of, Enabled.
Touch sensitivity: In case you use screen protectors or live in Antarctica (gloves), Enabled. Disabled for me.
Device Care
Info: Add a home screen or edge panel shortcut to it as it's gonna be really useful. Tap 'Optimize Now' once in a while. It includes the virus scanning, memory cleaning, storage cleaning and battery optimization. Read below for more on these.
Battery:
Battery Usage: Do review this once in a while in order to identify culprits. 'Refresh' for real-time monitoring. In ideal case, all of your compatible apps should be set to 'Optimise battery usage'. In case any of them not working fine in the background and you need them to, disable the optimization for the app.
Power saving mode: Try all the modes (MID/MAX) once before you get into the Bear Grylls mode. MID will help you while you're travelling while MAX when you want to extend that last single digit juice. Do you want me share my settings?
App power monitor: When you tap 'Save Power', you manually make the apps 'Sleep'. They may wake themselves up again.
Unmonitored apps; Always sleeping apps: Select the apps you want always/never be able to run in the background.
Menu > Advanced Settings:
Notification settings: Get notified for 'unused apps' for days you specify in 'App power monitor' (disabled), 'Battery-draining apps' (enabled) and 'Unstable apps' (enabled).
App power monitor: Monitors apps to prevent excessive usage. You can 'Put unused apps to sleep' and specify the 'sleep delay' to let the feature automatically sleepify your apps (enabled, 1 day).
Fast cable/wireless charging: Enable or disable fast charging. You can disable 'Fast cable charging' in case you more often charge it overnight.
Performance Mode: Customize profiles for phone's performance (Screen resolution, Video Enhancer, UHQ upscaler, Game Launcher). You can then toggle these modes from the notification panel.
Storage: Love to see 512 GB here but only when it's the denominator. You can clean unnecessary data here by tapping 'Clean' or you can use apps like Files Go or SD Maid. User Data is also categorized so you can review and remove files of different types. 'Storage settings' summarizes device storage and you can tap the items to get to respective apps or apps settings. 'Get more space' helps you to delete Large, Unused, Duplicate and Unnecessary files.
Memory: Tap 'Clean Now' to clear your RAM. Likewise, for battery, these apps may appear here again.
Device Security: The virus scanning is powered by McAfee. Since it's disabled by default, enabling it never hurts.
Apps
All of your apps settings including Usage, Battery, Storage (Clear Data/Cache), Uninstalling and Force stopping, Notifications settings, Permissions, Defaults and Version/App details in store. I use 'Sort by size' with 'Show system apps' to occasionally review the apps taking the most storage. Change your 'Default apps', 'App permissions' and 'Special access' in the Menu. You can set 'set default apps automatically' as well. In 'Set as default', I've disabled 'Open links in app' even if they're not installed since I get annoyed when I have not installed an app because I want to browse on Chrome only (reduce usage of separate apps whenever possible). Read about 'Instant Apps' here (you can use these even without installing them). In case you mess up with the defaults and notifications, tap 'Reset app preferences'.
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Why are you posting this? ?
There's a very good "USER MANUAL" on the "Samsung"-site available:
User Manual Samsung Galaxy Note9
henklbr said:
Why are you posting this? ?
There's a very good "USER MANUAL" on the "Samsung"-site available:
User Manual Samsung Galaxy Note9
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You have commented the same query on each of my parts. I have already answered you here where the similar discussion is already going on. Let's discuss there and keep this thread clean. Also, the 'why am I posting this' is already described in the Introductory Post.
Paras Lehana said:
You have commented the same query on each of my parts. I have already answered you here where the similar discussion is already going on. Let's discuss there and keep this thread clean. Also, the 'why am I posting this' is already described in the Introductory Post.
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But this many different threads? Consider consolidating them?
dottat said:
But this many different threads? Consider consolidating them?
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Talk about consolidation...... Have you counted how many battery life/issue threads exist?
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dottat said:
But this many different threads? Consider consolidating them?
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Sir, 5 separate threads for almost everything you could discuss about the device!
I was also skeptical about this and even started in my mind with writing only one thread. But I wanted these kind of threads to be a contribution of the community not only the original post. The original post is only intended to be a reference post that will grow more with participation. And if this would be the case, I think it would add to the clutter if everyone is going to discuss variety of stuff in single thread. Anyways, need recommendation on this and I can consider consolidation as well.
Android Auto - XLauncher Unlocked v2.0.1
Custom Android Auto launcher, unleash your AA app, unlock more features!
- Source code
- Documentation
- Releases
- XDA Thread
Features
NameDescriptionRoot requiredXposed requiredDefaultSet the next used launch option as defaultClassicLaunch the Android Auto settings, with the classic/stable styleMaterial3Launch the Android Auto settings, with the hidden/experimental Material3 styleDebugLaunch various hidden Android Auto debug screensXposed ModuleUnlock more 3th party Android Auto apps! (e.g. Fermata, OsmAnd, S2A, ...)
Description
XLauncher Unlocked is a separate app, to unlock more features in your Android Auto app.
It can launch existing / hidden Android Auto screens with root / ADB commands.
Classic can be launched without root.
If using the Xposed module,
then it will also hook into an existing Android Auto function,
to run some additional code behind it,
to make some of the "installed as Google Play" checks always come back as valid,
which does not modify the AA app itself.
Due to the nature of the implementation of the features,
you should not have to be afraid of "having to wipe AA data to test".
Because no AA data is touched / no AA files are edited in a persistent way.
Default "launch option"
The "Set the next used launch option as default" check-mark can be used to
automatically launch the "launch option" behind the button you click after checking the check-mark.
After a default "launch option" is configured, the next times you open XLauncher Unlocked,
it will automatically open that "launch option" for you.
This works for every "launch option" (Classic, Material3, Debug options),
and can easily be re-configured by selecting another "launch option" with the check-mark still configured.
Clearing/resetting the usage of the default "launch option" is as easy as un-checking the check-mark
Credits
Credits for the hooks from Fermata by @AndreyPavlenko!
New v2.0 release is out which added a bunch of launcher functions!
You can download it from GitHub: https://github.com/Rikj000/Android-Auto-XLauncher-Unlocked/releases/tag/v2.0
Thank you. Interesting app, I will have to play and investigate
I use PlayStore and Play Protect did not let me to install.
I could have to disable Play Protect but I repackaged your app and installed pretending it as it was installed by PlayStore (screenshot).
Now it runs ok and Play protect does not complain
I have just an observation about the main screen. Buttons don't fit to my display (probably since I use enlarged text) and there is no way to scroll and to read the cut-off part on the right side.
Screenshot attached
The other Material screens I tried were ok
Thank you for the feedback @zgfg
Just reworked the installation instructions,
now pointing users to KingInstaller to install the app.
I'll try to figure out a fix to make the UI display correctly on enlarged screens.
However, scrolling up/down appears to work when I enlarge my screen
What's the difference between Classic, Default and Material3? Do you have screenshots?
SOFO888 said:
What's the difference between Classic, Default and Material3? Do you have screenshots?
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Classic launches AA with the 'classic' design, Material3 with the Material 3 design - screenshots
I suppose Default can make Material to become default style for the future launches (not necessarily from this launcher) but I don't want to wipe AA data to test
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What's the difference between Classic, Default and Material3? Do you have screenshots?
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Classic = The old / default user interface.
Material3 = The new / hidden / experimental user interface.
Check the attached files for comparison screenshots.
Rikj000 said:
I'll try to figure out a fix to make the UI display correctly on enlarged screens.
However, scrolling appears to work when I enlarge my screen
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I cannot scroll left/right to read the cut-off text (yellow boxed on the screenshot), like Trouble..., Feedback repo ..
zgfg said:
I suppose Default can make Material to become default style for the future launches (not necessarily from this launcher) but I don't want to wipe AA data to test
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XLauncher Unlocked is a separate app which doesn't modify any Android Auto related things (files/settings).
It simply launches existing / hidden Android Auto screens with root / ADB commands.
And if using the Xposed module, then it will also hook into an existing Android Auto function,
to run some additional code behind it, to make some of the "installed as Google Play" checks always come back as valid, which does not modify the AA app itself.
Due to the nature of the implementation of the features,
you should not have to be afraid of "having to wipe AA data to test".
Because no AA data is touched / no AA files are edited in a persistent way.
Additional Docs - AA - XLauncher Unlocked - Default "launch option"
The "Set the next used launch option as default" checkmark can be used to
automatically launch the "launch option" behind the button you click after checking the checkmark.
After a default "launch option" is configured, the next times you open XLauncher Unlocked,
it will automatically open that "launch option" for you.
This works for every "launch option" (Classic, Material3, Debug options),
and can easily be re-configured by selecting another "launch option" with the checkmark still configured.
Clearing/resetting the usage of the default "launch option" is as easy as un-checking the checkmark
zgfg said:
I cannot scroll left/right to read the cut-off text (yellow boxed on the screenshot), like Trouble..., Feedback repo ..
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I know, you've reported this earlier, v2.0 is not optimized to handle screen enlargement.
Work Around - GUI cropped on enlarged screens
To make the GUI display correctly, please open your Settings app and go to:
Display => Display size and text => Display size => Reduce the size by a few clicks.
Restore the Display size again once you're done playing with XLauncher Unlocked
and once you have a default "launch option" configured.
GitHub Issue: https://github.com/Rikj000/Android-Auto-XLauncher-Unlocked/issues/1
Thank you very much for the screenshots.
I thought the app will change the Android Auto view in the car. But the app changes the Android Auto phone app. Thank you very much for the clarification.
Maybe I missed in the menus... Is it possible to have the option to switch on/off CoolWalk view in the car
It is possible by AA AIO Tweaker but I don't know is it just some setting for AA or AIO Tweaker has to tweak the AA db
New v2.0.1 release is out which fixed the non-scroll-able Debug "launch options" section on enlarged screens!
You can download it from GitHub: https://github.com/Rikj000/Android-Auto-XLauncher-Unlocked/releases/tag/v2.0.1
zgfg said:
Maybe I missed in the menus...
Is it possible to have the option to switch on/off CoolWalk view in the car
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It's not possible with AAXLU (Android Auto XLauncher Unlocked),
but afaik it should be as simple as renaming following file at
/data/data/com.google.android.projection.gearhead/files/phenotype/shared/
- From: com.google.android.projection.gearhead.pb
- To: com.google.android.projection.gearhead.pb.bak (Or smth similar, al long as the original "doesn't exist")
Then close Android Auto / reboot.
That file is at least what was required to make CoolWalk / TaskBar-Widgets work / appear on MicroG.
Rikj000 said:
New v2.0.1 release is out which fixed the non-scroll-able Debug "launch options" section on enlarged screens!
You can download it from GitHub: https://github.com/Rikj000/Android-Auto-XLauncher-Unlocked/releases/tag/v2.0.1
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Thanks. Fixed in this v2.0.1
Rikj000 said:
Android Auto - XLauncher Unlocked v2.0.1
Custom Android Auto launcher, unleash your AA app, unlock more features!
- Source code
- Documentation
- Releases
- XDA Thread
<snip>
Credits
Credits for the hooks from Fermata by @AndreyPavlenko!
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Thanks a million for this app/ Xposed module. All I needed was to make "unauthorized apps" to work, and until recently, the only way to do that was cumbersome phenotype.db edits with triggers (battery drain!) and wiping AA data.
Working perfectly for me, count me in for a follower/ tester/ anything I can do to help!
News/update, only for MicroG users:
aaxlu (v2.0.1) now comes pre-included with aa4mg (v0.6)
If you manually installed aaxlu before,
then please uninstall aaxlu, before you install aa4mg v0.6.
ph03n!x said:
Thanks a million for this app/ Xposed module. All I needed was to make "unauthorized apps" to work, and until recently, the only way to do that was cumbersome phenotype.db edits with triggers (battery drain!) and wiping AA data.
Working perfectly for me, count me in for a follower/ tester/ anything I can do to help!
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I think I must be missing something. I have root and the lsposed module installed etc. I have Screen2Auto installed but the app isn't visible in Android Auto. What are the steps to get third party apps to work? Thanks
Edit: more info. Have magisk, zygisk and lsposed module activated
FredQ said:
I think I must be missing something. I have root and the lsposed module installed etc. I have Screen2Auto installed but the app isn't visible in Android Auto. What are the steps to get third party apps to work? Thanks
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S2A is by far the most restricted app.
I've posted all restrictions/by-passes which are within my knowledge in the S2A thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...r-root-devices.4062787/page-147#post-88392893
With those steps I've been able to get S2A showing up reliably.
Maybe I've missed something but what is the purpose of this app, other than to change the look of AA settings? What other 'hidden' features does it show, other than to be found in Developer settings? Thanks.