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Has anyone developed an APP or MOD that can disable the Captivate's Camera functionality?
Jeepsdaddy said:
Has anyone developed an APP or MOD that can disable the Captivate's Camera functionality?
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I don't think so. Nor can I think of a good reason that anyone would want to.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
Jeepsdaddy said:
Has anyone developed an APP or MOD that can disable the Captivate's Camera functionality?
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While I have no idea why one would want this, you could root your device, install titanium (donate for full of course). Then, in titanium, you should be able to freeze the camera app.
The other way, that I just tried, is install tasker (which is pretty much one of the best apps ever made for anything ever), and set a task up that runs when the camera app is launched that kills the camera task. That way, if the camera app is touched, it immediately kills the process.
Could be for work reasons.
For Work Reasons
Its for work reasons. I will not dismantle this phone to remove the camera..
I'd rather just have it disabled.
Jeepsdaddy said:
Its for work reasons. I will not dismantle this phone to remove the camera..
I'd rather just have it disabled.
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I'd think they'd almost make you disable it hardware wise, if you just did a software disable you could easily enable it again when you get through security. Or are they a little "slow"? I know the security guard at my companies front door could get his ass kicked by my grandma lol.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 (My phone is having and identity crisis, it boots to an i9000 screen then a Vibrant screen then loads the captivate rom lol)
Jeepsdaddy said:
Its for work reasons. I will not dismantle this phone to remove the camera..
I'd rather just have it disabled.
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Merely disabling the camera through software or a mod means you could easily re-enable it and this would still present a security risk. Hopefully your employer doesn't think like I do.
Well I was looking for more like an IT POLICY deal
I agree.
I wouldn't run the risk of having a tech savvy security guard checking out my phone and being able to re-enable the phones camera. I was thinking of an application more along the lines of an IT POLICY. With our Blackberry devices the IT POLICY disabled the camera's functionality.
From the sounds of it, I may need to just have the camera module professionally removed or take a shot at it myself. Anyone have a link to the procedures for dismantling the Captivate?
kkeo said:
Merely disabling the camera through software or a mod means you could easily re-enable it and this would still present a security risk. Hopefully your employer doesn't think like I do.
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I win, 5 minutes to slow!
Jeepsdaddy said:
I agree.
I wouldn't run the risk of having a tech savvy security guard checking out my phone and being able to re-enable the phones camera. I was thinking of an application more along the lines of an IT POLICY. With our Blackberry devices the IT POLICY disabled the camera's functionality.
From the sounds of it, I may need to just have the camera module professionally removed or take a shot at it myself. Anyone have a link to the procedures for dismantling the Captivate?
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You know you love me right? You can say it ;-) It's for the international version, but I'd imagine it can't be to far off the variants.
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ko&tl=en&u=http://news.danawa.com/News_List_View.php%3FnModeC%3D4%26nSeq%3D1742568
If you MUST have this phone for work, then I understand. But if you don't, I wouldn't destroy the phone. Pick up a piece-of-crap unlocked t-mobile or AT&T phone from 5 years ago that you can mess with. Just bring that into work.
Don't destroy this phone. Everytime a captivate falls, a kitten is eaten.
madjsp said:
If you MUST have this phone for work, then I understand. But if you don't, I wouldn't destroy the phone. Pick up a piece-of-crap unlocked t-mobile or AT&T phone from 5 years ago that you can mess with. Just bring that into work.
Don't destroy this phone. Everytime a captivate falls, a kitten is eaten by Clienterror..
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Fixed.
10 Char
Actually I love Myself : ) .. Check this out!
Clienterror said:
You know you love me right? You can say it ;-) It's for the international version, but I'd imagine it can't be to far off the variants.
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ko&tl=en&u=http://news.danawa.com/News_List_View.php%3FnModeC%3D4%26nSeq%3D1742568
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http://content.techrepublic.com.com/2346-13625_11-456848-2.html?tag=content;leftCol
Thanks
thanks for the advice.
Presuming no Xposed framework will ever be available for Android N or later, what hardware would you buy today? I will not run an Android version without Xposed (due to the need for XPrivacy). Therefore, I seek opinions on the best available, future-proofed hardware to run Xposed. For example, it seems I should still be able to buy a new OnePlus 3T, nuke the Nougat it presumably ships with, and "upgrade" down to Android 6 w/ Xposed. I doubt that path will be an option with later hardware releases.
What's the best, cutting edge Xposed-compatible hardware—presuming I might still be running it 5 years from now?
None.
Also hardware isnt the issue. Software is.
A one plus will stipl run great after 5 years.
But probably new security issues will arise and there won't be bug fixes to those things from anyone.
Maybe there will be other alternatives to exposed, but personally speaking, my current nexus 6 wipl be my last smartphone.
I will either not use one in the future or simply continue using this phone until it dies.
Appart from being utterly disgusted by the regression of technology (removable batteries gone, headphone jacks gone, lack of support),
I also cant stand the privacy issues.
shadowcore said:
hardware isnt the issue. Software is.
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I disagree, unless you were making a reference to Wirth's law. My Nexus 5 crawls today in comparison to how it ran years ago, and I'm constantly short on RAM when I wasn't in the past. Most of this is the bloat caused by apps. It will help, of course, that the OS wouldn't be upgraded.
A one plus will stipl run great after 5 years.
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I also perform the hardware repair on my N5 myself, so that's a factor. Things like battery replacement come into play after years of use.
But probably new security issues will arise and there won't be bug fixes to those things from anyone.
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That's effectively where I'm at now. The OTAs won't apply, and I don't care enough to go through the gyrations to update the OS with the patches.
organophosphate said:
I disagree, unless you were making a reference to Wirth's law. My Nexus 5 crawls today in comparison to how it ran years ago, and I'm constantly short on RAM when I wasn't in the past. Most of this is the bloat caused by apps. It will help, of course, that the OS wouldn't be upgraded.
I also perform the hardware repair on my N5 myself, so that's a factor. Things like battery replacement come into play after years of use.
That's effectively where I'm at now. The OTAs won't apply, and I don't care enough to go through the gyrations to update the OS with the patches.
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Agreed I have Nexus 5, Redmi Note 3, Redmi Note 4, Moto G5 Plus, Mi5 at home
Nexus 5 feels ancient now though I love the form factor and the occasional times when it runs smooth off late
Im guessing EMMC might be degrading
Then I should buy more Android Phones, at least one for shopping, one for apps at sixes and sevens. I am in China and most of the apps don't want to obey the rules...
Plus: less pleasure for personalizing
Guys !
Please keep on topic and refrain from xposed lifespan assumptions , the OP is asking for a different opinion
thread cleaned and be nice one with the other
thanks for understanding
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you pretty much already have my suggestion.... a OnePlus 3T. since you seem to need xposed (imho, just move on) all new phones will obviously be shipping with android 7.xx+, the 3T is the best phone to get. i doubt there will be an update to xposed so eventually you will need to update and its obvious that later android version will have superior memory management to make use of the 3T's memory.
if by chance, xposed does somehow live you will still be left with a great phone that is only further made better by whatever android version is available. a few weeks ago i helped several classmates switch ROM's. they all bought 3T's due to my recommendation. all are very happy. i suggest you get one while they are still available. i hope this helps! cheers!
droidbot1337 said:
you pretty much already have my suggestion.... a OnePlus 3T.
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Thanks.
since you seem to need xposed (imho, just move on)
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Well, I *need* XPrivacy and not only is that dependent on Xposed but I subsequently found out that development likely won't support anything later than Marshmallow. So, that's where I'll be indefinitely until someone replicates that.
they all bought 3T's due to my recommendation. all are very happy. i suggest you get one while they are still available. i hope this helps! cheers!
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It does. Thanks. The largest concern is battery replacement, as it seems there are no genuine replacement batteries. Maybe that will change in a few years, though.
Well, I *need* XPrivacy.......
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well, if privacy is your concern their are many apps that can help. your familiari with AFWall+ so there's that. you could also use Island by Oasisfeng. i mostly use it to hide my friends titpics and my snapchat, kik accounts but the app will eventually be able to do so much more.
i dont know what type of privacy concerns you have but a firewall should be enough unless your either a spy or just paranoid.
The largest concern is battery replacement....
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you can find parts for this phone with an easy google search. i purchased a replacement screen for a friend that accidentally dropped her 3T from a balcony at school.
i truly suggest you move on to N. soon there O will be released and with it so many worthwhile features. if your lucky enough to get the chance to use it i suggest you do and not pass due to the lack of xposed. while i agree that xposed is great, its not worth passing over on updating to a better android release.
btw, now that there has been more info on the 1+5, i suggest you wait. give island a try and then i hope you go for the 1+5. cheers!
droidbot1337 said:
well, if privacy is your concern their are many apps that can help. your familiari with AFWall+ so there's that.
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In addition to XPrivacy, I'm already using AFWall+, AppOps Xposed, and an always-on VPN.
you could also use Island by Oasisfeng. i mostly use it to hide my friends titpics and my snapchat, kik accounts but the app will eventually be able to do so much more.
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Cool, I'll check it out for consideration to be added it into the mix. Thanks.
i dont know what type of privacy concerns you have but a firewall should be enough unless your either a spy or just paranoid.
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A firewall is necessary but insufficient due to in-band privacy leaks. I require XPrivacy to intercept calls and feed apps fake data. There is really no substitute for Xposed for this type of approach; you may remember PDroid and how clunky that was.
you can find parts for this phone with an easy google search.
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Hm. I was unable to find a genuine OnePlus 3T battery. I found a few obviously counterfeit batteries from dodgy ebay vendors, but I would certainly appreciate it if you could point me to a source for a genuine new replacement battery for a 3T.
i truly suggest you move on to N. soon there O will be released and with it so many worthwhile features.
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Thanks for sharing your perspective, but I'd rather not have a smartphone than to go without XPrivacy or its equivalent. I certainly need XPrivacy a lot more than I need some new UX. I already disable all the "cool" creepy google **** like google now cards and I deny the google app access to my mic & location (well, location services is disabled altogether, but you get the point). My smartphone on MM does what I want it to do, and I really don't need it to do anything more—especially if it comes at the cost of losing the fine-grained control over apps one has via XPrivacy.
Hijacking the thread, since you posted some nice alternatives. What about us that can't live without Amplify and Greenify?
FenrirMX said:
Hijacking the thread, since you posted some nice alternatives. What about us that can't live without Amplify and Greenify?
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Greenify doesn't require Xposed to work, just for the "boost" features. It works just fine on my 6P running 7.1.2, which means I have no Xposed.
another thread hijack since someone mention xposed module alternatives
can someone create a thread specifically list down all the alternatives for xposed modules? I am switching to S8 which is nougat only so I need to find alternatives for my xposed modules
- app settings: no alt
- appopsxposed: no alt
- boot manager: no alt
- nekosms: samsung default messaging app block feature (although not as complete)
- rootcloak: magisk
- xtouchwiz: manually deal with csc xml
Garock said:
another thread hijack since someone mention xposed module alternatives
can someone create a thread specifically list down all the alternatives for xposed modules? I am switching to S8 which is nougat only so I need to find alternatives for my xposed modules
- app settings: no alt
- appopsxposed: no alt
- boot manager: no alt
- nekosms: samsung default messaging app block feature (although not as complete)
- rootcloak: magisk
- xtouchwiz: manually deal with csc xml
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Does Magisk directly replace Rootcloak? Doesn't Magiskhide only hide Magisk, not root?
ldeveraux said:
Does Magisk directly replace Rootcloak? Doesn't Magiskhide only hide Magisk, not root?
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Magisk hides its root.
josephcsible said:
Magisk hides its root.
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Right, not SuperSU though.
ldeveraux said:
Right, not SuperSU though.
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not sure but I thought magisk hide will also hide root from other apps
but you're correct, magisk hide needs magisksu and cannot work with supersu
Redmi K20 Pro Chinese variant Google Maps issue
does anyone have google maps timeline is turned off
no matter what i do my location history is paused and location sharing is not working as well
does anyone face the similar issue?
Map timeline works well here, no automatic disabling of location history.
kibria.mgk said:
Map timeline works well here, no automatic disabling of location history.
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well,it not working for me, can you explain me how you did it?
ashok9949 said:
well,it not working for me, can you explain me how you did it?
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I didn't do anything special. It was functional from the beginning.
I have this in maps as in below attachment
I tried all, miui permission,app settings, battery optimization and app permission
I turned on everything but still I can't share my location and I can't view my timeline in Google maps
ashok9949 said:
I have this in maps as in below attachment
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Alright, I checked back and found location history off in the setting showed in the attachment. Did some digging and found that it's a widespread problem for china rom.
So, trying global rom is only option left.
Hi!
I have same problem and I think it have to do with ROM we are using. I'm guessing you are on CN ROM (as I am) and kibria.mgk is on IN version of ROM.
It must be something that Xiaomi removed from CN ROM.
I also have problem with using AR in Google Maps and guess it is all connected.
We have to wait for Global (EU) version and then it will work.
It's really disgusting that Xiaomi choose to lock the bootloader according to region,
I thought Android was open source and end-user is is free to choose what he wants ,how he wants his device to be,but these kind of things, I don't F*going understand,if I had brought something from someone then I don't have right to do to anything with the product I have purchased and I own ?
It's like you have freedom but still it's been regulated
WTF ??? Common man!!
Unlocking bootloader is like potential risk of your device to get hacked, at today everything is on phon. I mean literally all your personal data and Information regarding your bank account or your contact or your pictures,you name it you have it on your phone
And most recently it saw a news update that snapdragon proccessor has been hacked,it's named as repawn or snappawn I don't remember exactly
But what the ****???
I spent alot of money on a new device that it's better and secure than my previous device,but I'm so restricted???
I don't really understand
I feel like I should get back to my old Nokia black and white phone where I don't have to face all this ****
And just play snake game for fun
ashok9949 said:
It's really disgusting that Xiaomi choose to lock the bootloader according to region,
I thought Android was open source and end-user is is free to choose what he wants ,how he wants his device to be,but these kind of things, I don't F*going understand,if I had brought something from someone then I don't have right to do to anything with the product I have purchased and I own ?
It's like you have freedom but still it's been regulated
WTF ??? Common man!!
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ashok9949 said:
Unlocking bootloader is like potential risk of your device to get hacked, at today everything is on phon. I mean literally all your personal data and Information regarding your bank account or your contact or your pictures,you name it you have it on your phone
And most recently it saw a news update that snapdragon proccessor has been hacked,it's named as repawn or snappawn I don't remember exactly
But what the ****???
I spent alot of money on a new device that it's better and secure than my previous device,but I'm so restricted???
I don't really understand
I feel like I should get back to my old Nokia black and white phone where I don't have to face all this ****
And just play snake game for fun
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What are you complaining about. All regions are bootloader locked. All regions can unlock the bootloader. You are free to install anything you like on all versions of the phone.
The only restriction is that you can only relock the bootloader with the official ROM from the same region the phone is from.
Try buying an iPhone and see how much freedom you get to do what you want with the phone.
Same issue here on Taiwan telecom usage.
No Google Location History function in Google Map.
Can not Enabled it even install Apk from APKMirror.
On my Mi 9T Pro (global rom) everything is turned on, nothing paused, no battery restrictions, no monkey business whatsoever. Still, when I during one day by car visit six places, only 2-3 places is 'recorded' and visible on my timeline. What could possibly be the culprit here? Any suggestion appreciated.
ashok9949 said:
It's really disgusting that Xiaomi choose to lock the bootloader according to region,
I thought Android was open source and end-user is is free to choose what he wants ,how he wants his device to be,but these kind of things, I don't F*going understand,if I had brought something from someone then I don't have right to do to anything with the product I have purchased and I own ?
It's like you have freedom but still it's been regulated
WTF ??? Common man!!
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China set is sold much cheaper then global ,of course they want to control sales within their country,but many want to save $$ and buy china set ,so it's really the user choice to get china or global set. And don't ask me why china set are sold so much cheaper.
i flashed miui eu rom, location history is on but still, my timeline is can't record any place i visit that day...
Does anyone know of a work-around on China ROMs, as that is the issue.
Possibly a patched Google Maps app or system mod?
deta312 said:
i flashed miui eu rom, location history is on but still, my timeline is can't record any place i visit that day...
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I have exactly the same problem. Worked for a while then stopped.
I'm on china rom and planning to flash to eu rom.
I was wondering does the nfc working on eu rom?
fijea said:
I'm on china rom and planning to flash to eu rom.
I was wondering does the nfc working on eu rom?
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This is a thread for Google Maps issues, but I'm on EU ROM and am using NFC happily for Google Pay after following the guidance found elsewhere, so the answer is yes.
ianmxyz said:
I have exactly the same problem. Worked for a while then stopped.
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sorry for late respond bro,
update your ROM MIUI eu stable 11.0.4.0
it works
Is there a modified version of Google Personal Safety for Mi 9T Pro, is it a service for Pixels or an application?
Go to settings/password & security/SOS
IoIam said:
Go to settings/password & security/SOS
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I know there is something like this in xiaomi I mean specifically the application
Mrtajniak said:
I know there is something like this in xiaomi I mean specifically the application
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May I ask why? Btw searching for it on the play store I can download it so maybe try that
Edit: I installed it but it has no interface so I don't know what could be its use on a miui rom. If you really need it the pixel experience ROM might be more compatible
IoIam said:
May I ask why? Btw searching for it on the play store I can download it so maybe try that
Edit: I installed it but it has no interface so I don't know what could be its use on a miui rom. If you really need it the pixel experience ROM might be more compatible
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I don't have a MIUI rom and I'd like to have a personal safety app or something along those lines. Auto-sharing your location can be handy in emergencies.
It's not exactly for me, it's for the bunch of people whom I could recommend the app so they can use this app in case of something like a r a p e.
Mrtajniak said:
Is there a modified version of Google Personal Safety for Mi 9T Pro, is it a service for Pixels or an application?
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I could recommend the Guardians app by Truecaller. It'll get the job done. Not all but you'll be sharing your location.
Hello everyone,
since I updated my watch. blood oxygen feature got removed. is there anyway i can get it back ?
Thanks
Interesting. I've not gotten the update yet, and I'm wondering if it's because I haven't activated LTE with my carrier.
Anyway, did you try uninstalling SHM and re-installing the modded one provided in this forum? I'm thinking maybe the update pushed a different app to your phone.
So, along those lines, probably should disable auto-update of the Samsung Health apps in the Google Play store.
monabhai420 said:
Hello everyone,
since I updated my watch. blood oxygen feature got removed. is there anyway i can get it back ?
Thanks
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How did you get that in the first place (in Canada)? I never saw it.
mathrania said:
How did you get that in the first place (in Canada)? I never saw it.
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well I didn't see but I saw the update came few days ago which indicate blood oxygen will be removed in canada. my watch is galaxy 3 Bluetooth model.
Has anyone figured out a way to enable this on the Watch3 Canada? I see the widget from the wearable app however when I add the widget nothing happens on the watch.
IMHO the question is... who control this feature?
Samsung Health Android on Phone... APK?
or
Samsung Health on Watch... TPK?
Or both?
No idea, maybe somebody have time to check this modified APK...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83300633&postcount=1675
Maybe non Samsung Phone more luck... because Knox...
Best Regards
adfree said:
IMHO the question is... who control this feature?
Samsung Health Android on Phone... APK?
or
Samsung Health on Watch... TPK?
Or both?
No idea, maybe somebody have time to check this modified APK...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83300633&postcount=1675
Maybe non Samsung Phone more luck... because Knox...
Best Regards
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Modified APK does not add the blood oxygen, so I would then assume the answer is either TPK or both
I heard this works but not tried it myself:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11lvEJWdzMY&feature=youtu.be
it is for ecg and blood pressure. I tried it in my galaxy 3 and it is working. but we are talking about blood oxygen feature in this thread.
thanks
monabhai420 said:
it is for ecg and blood pressure. I tried it in my galaxy 3 and it is working. but we are talking about blood oxygen feature in this thread.
thanks
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Thanks Mona bhai for pointing this out. Yes, Sp02 - dont know when Canada will push that. I believe Apple Watch Canada has got these features approved though.
monabhai420 said:
it is for ecg and blood pressure. I tried it in my galaxy 3 and it is working. but we are talking about blood oxygen feature in this thread.
thanks
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There must be a similar way to enable blood oxygen level right?
monabhai420 said:
it is for ecg and blood pressure. I tried it in my galaxy 3 and it is working. but we are talking about blood oxygen feature in this thread.
thanks
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As you mentioned you installed these, do you think you will get future updates? i think you should as you did not change CSC.
@Ironrobi
Only to be sure. You were able to run the feature list thingies and you were able to change CSC etc. like in these Screenshots?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83324471&postcount=1720
Thanx in advance.
Can somebody please tell the Tizen part...
I wish to know the Version.
Code:
4.10.2600
IMHO I have uploaded this TPK somewhere... for investigation...
Newer or older Versions exists with Blood Oxygen?
Best Regards
monabhai420 said:
it is for ecg and blood pressure. I tried it in my galaxy 3 and it is working. but we are talking about blood oxygen feature in this thread.
thanks
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Were you able to make the ECG and Blood pressure on your SW3 bought in Canada? If yes, are you using a Samsung Phone? Because this doesn't work for me unfortunately Maybe because I'm using a non Samsung phone. Kinda bummer..
adfree said:
@Ironrobi
Only to be sure. You were able to run the feature list thingies and you were able to change CSC etc. like in these Screenshots?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83324471&postcount=1720
Thanx in advance.
Can somebody please tell the Tizen part...
I wish to know the Version.
Code:
4.10.2600
IMHO I have uploaded this TPK somewhere... for investigation...
Newer or older Versions exists with Blood Oxygen?
Best Regards
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Installing the modified app I'm able to get into the developer mode and in developer mode I can select the region. Changing the region of the app to US, I'm able to get blood oxygen and stress to come up in the app on the phone, but they do not come up on the watch.
whilmeister said:
Were you able to make the ECG and Blood pressure on your SW3 bought in Canada? If yes, are you using a Samsung Phone? Because this doesn't work for me unfortunately Maybe because I'm using a non Samsung phone. Kinda bummer..
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I was able to get SHM to show on the watch for all of 5 seconds, then it disappeared and haven't been able to get it back. Non samsung phone here, but I also tried loading it from a pc.
Anyone got blood oxygen working in canada on GW3?