First of all, sry if this is the wrong section!
Its been some time since i got my hero and i found only 3 apps that i would LOVE to have...
1. an alarm that works every time-.-'
2. rabbids go iphone
3. touchgrind for iphone
i know the last 2 are for iphone but can it by any chance be cracked? or one similar being created? those are the best apps i've seen for ages on any phone and i would love to have them! even at a cost!
and just something random, does any1 know the gbaemulator version that is for hero? i have a lot of them but none of them has onscreen buttons ;/
thx!
1. Why doesn't your alarm work? You should probably look into that problem! Which ROM are you using, how often does it fail etc?
2 and 3. 'Cracking' an app won't change what phone it works on - totally different OS, CPU, architecture, resolution......
email the developers and ask if they have an Android port planned
If you are using any task killer, first reboot phone, than exclude clock aplication in task killer. It should work
comphotostian said:
If you are using any task killer, first reboot phone, than exclude clock aplication in task killer. It should work
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That's what I did and it worked for me (worked without rebooting for me). Took a while for me to realize that that was the problem. Woke up a bit too late a couple of days :S
Is there a way to force the clock app to be open?
Why doesn't the clock app tell the system to wake/start/open itself right before the time of the alarm to make sure that it's open? Is this limited by the system?
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Why doesn't the clock app tell the system to wake/start/open itself right before the time of the alarm to make sure that it's open? Is this limited by the system?
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If you have killed the clock process, how do you suggest that it should magically reappare to make sure the alarm is working? If you kill it, then you kill it.
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If you have killed the clock process, how do you suggest that it should magically reappare to make sure the alarm is working? If you kill it, then you kill it.
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A timer in the system?
Clock app says: "Hi System, in case I'm not running, could you wake me up in x seconds (or at least the activity needed for running alarms)?"
And the system would do so.
The way it is now, either the Clock app could be killed in favor of other apps (memory) or it would be prioritized and killed very seldom (please correct me if I'm wrong). Both things sound bad to me since the first would make the alarms unreliable and the second might keep the Clock app running even when it's not needed. So, as I asked in my last post: Does the system allow an app to do such a thing?
Just wondering what this thread is doing in the "Development" subforum when there is a perfectly good "Themes and apps" subforum!
Regards,
Dave
i am using Modaco rom 3.0 and my alarm aint working..i think its because of my task killer but clock is on ignore list for some time..and i restarted my phone various times :/
damn :/ Gief touchgrind and Rabbids go iphone!
Shei77 said:
i am using Modaco rom 3.0 and my alarm aint working..i think its because of my task killer but clock is on ignore list for some time..and i restarted my phone various times :/
damn :/ Gief touchgrind and Rabbids go iphone!
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Have you tried disabling your task killer to see if it's really the cause?
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Have you tried disabling your task killer to see if it's really the cause?
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i've tried not using it after restart and still nothing ;/
Shei77 said:
i've tried not using it after restart and still nothing ;/
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And you are sure that your task killer doesn't autostart?
I would just open the task killer and turn off automatic killing
Repp said:
And you are sure that your task killer doesn't autostart?
I would just open the task killer and turn off automatic killing
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just tried it with advanced task killer and advanced task manager uninstalled and rebooted phone, still no alarm..
I'd want Touchgrind from Ilusion Labs,and i'm sure a lot of people wants it too, thank you
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My battery seems to fly out the door, how do you close down some of the running applications? I don't want to download a 3rd party app just to be able to close browser or mediascape X_X
EDIT: Also, I am trying to delete some apps with Titanium backup, do yall recommend deleting Google talk, Play Now, User Guide and Use Support? And finally there is a toolbar that has 4 pictures (one with a dot and signals going up, one for blue tooth, one with a satellite dish letting off a signal and one that controls the phone, what do the 1st and 3rd ones control? I have no manual with this phone.
Edit Edit: (Lol) How do you set .mp3's for ringtone and notifications(and while we are at it custom wallpaper), and is there anyway to change the unlock process of the phone?
Really, thanks to anyone who answers even one of my 50 questions.
The5ickne55 said:
I don't want to download a 3rd party app just to be able to close browser or mediascape X_X
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Settings - Applications - Manage Applications - "Chosen app" - "Force Stop"
The5ickne55 said:
EDIT: Also, I am trying to delete some apps with Titanium backup, do yall recommend deleting Google talk, Play Now, User Guide and Use Support?
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It's up to you and your usage what you want to delete, but I have deleted the last 3 you mention and more.
The5ickne55 said:
And finally there is a toolbar that has 4 pictures (one with a dot and signals going up, one for blue tooth, one with a satellite dish letting off a signal and one that controls the phone, what do the 1st and 3rd ones control?
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The first one should be obvious (wireless) and the third one is GPS.
The5ickne55 said:
How do you set .mp3's for ringtone and notifications(and while we are at it custom wallpaper)
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Read the whole thread - [Guide] How to Change the notification-sound =D. Have a look in settings.
The5ickne55 said:
and is there anyway to change the unlock process of the phone?
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Go to Settings - Security.
Thanks a lot. By wireless you mean wifi right ?
The5ickne55 said:
Thanks a lot. By wireless you mean wifi right ?
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Potato potaato.
Just checking thanks!
Also, one more question, how can I use setcpu to get me more battery life? There are 'scaling' options but all of them seem to be the same thing..?
If you are having battery issues, try reading this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=770287
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Also, one more question, how can I use setcpu to get me more battery life? There are 'scaling' options but all of them seem to be the same thing..?
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I have mine set to 576 max 245 min, scaling is "on demand", and have two profiles set, one being "screen off" set at 245 max & min.
Thanks for the help guys, sense I did not get a. Manual with the phone what pops up when I hold the middle square button? Is it running tasks or most recently used apps? I use advanced task killer to close apps like pandora,sense I can not figure out how to properly close apps.. but after I run atk and hold the squre button all the apps are still displyed! I really need help with tbis whole task thing.. x.x thanks again
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They are recently used apps. Think you might find THIS helpful.
Thanks man, I went diggin on the site trying to find manual, had no luck. All I really need to figure out is my last problem, does anyone else have any typing lag when typing landscape?
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The5ickne55 said:
Thanks man, I went diggin on the site trying to find manual, had no luck. All I really need to figure out is my last problem, does anyone else have any typing lag when typing landscape?
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I've always used the HTC keyboard with no issues.
well on the subject of keyboards.. i changed the input method to chinese.. now i can not switch back to android keyboard.. anyone care to offer me and my chinese kwyboard out?
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anyone care to offer me and my chinese kwyboard out?
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Open up any app that uses text, and long press on the input window, which will then list the other keyboards installed.
Figured it out on my own for. Thank yall for help. /topic
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3rd party
On the beginning of the thread you said you didn't want a 3rd party app to close tasks. However you should use something like "advanced task killer". If you open the app you get a list of running apps and you can unselect the ones you want to remain running.
Then you get a 1 click widget that remembers that (un)selection, leaving those apps running and stopping everything else. Very useful.
BTW check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=767849
The beauty of android is the amount of nice apps available!
EDIT: Just in case you don't read that thread through:
careful with LCD Density Changer you need ROOT with Superuser and busybox or your phone will brick
So better to stay away from that one.
Ya at the beginning I didn't want to use a 3rd party app to close tasks, it didn't make sense, now I can't get enough of ATK.
I have 2 new questions for everyone.
One how can I access the internal memory from my pc? And 2 how can I change the background color in menus like settings, messages etc. The blue background is super annoying.
hi, i'm first time to use the sony android device, may i know where is the task manager ?? because i can't find it !! thanks !!
blackcolor said:
hi, i'm first time to use the sony android device, may i know where is the task manager ?? because i can't find it !! thanks !!
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What exactly you're looking for?
If you look for multitasking it's just a long press on central Home button
doministry said:
What exactly you're looking for?
If you look for multitasking it's just a long press on central Home button
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i know this issue, but I mean I want to kill(close) the apps and free the memory !!
did sony got the (native) task manager/killer ??
blackcolor said:
i know this issue, but I mean I want to kill(close) the apps and free the memory !!
did sony got the (native) task manager/killer ??
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This is not really necessary or recommended with Gingerbread onwards. Android is much better at suspending the threads.
But if you really want to kill it, just download any free task killer.
By the way, the Xperia S has a TON of RAM. I'm not sure why you think you're running into memory issues.
blackcolor said:
i know this issue, but I mean I want to kill(close) the apps and free the memory !!
did sony got the (native) task manager/killer ??
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Nope you can do it only in settings.
blackcolor said:
hi, i'm first time to use the sony android device, may i know where is the task manager ?? because i can't find it !! thanks !!
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I guess you are coming from HTC right?sense has taskmanager.sony phones dont come with them.if you need one check the market.but i wouldnt recommand one
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There are a number of pieces of research that show that killing tasks manually actually has a detrimental effect on device speed and battery life.
Let Android manage this itself.
This is intresting to know because I had task killer on my sgs2 and i always used to kill apps manually.
3Shirts said:
There are a number of pieces of research that show that killing tasks manually actually has a detrimental effect on device speed and battery life.
Let Android manage this itself.
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That and dependency issues. (think cardhouse) ;-)
Middle Key
Press the middle key and that will take you to the task manager.
I have been using Advanced Task Manager Pro to end apps that I don't use but people said it wastes battery life, is this correct?
What's your suggestion?
Its always running in background and that way uses ram
so yes it wastes battery life
correct me if im wrong
Im using system tuner pro with auto-kill
i was using advanced task killer pro too, but i was tired to kill it manually every time
My suggestion is to not use Task Killers....
Just enable back button killing
Ace-ing all tests.
Conclusion said:
I have been using Advanced Task Manager Pro to end apps that I don't use but people said it wastes battery life, is this correct?
What's your suggestion?
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There's so much debate on this, just google something like "task killers android" and you'll find loads of good articles on this topic.
In short: task killers are bad, don't use them. Apps you kill will load again, this takes CPU and drains battery. Android is designed this way; it's been specifically made for multitasking you know.
So my suggestion: let android handle task killing and only use task killers for apps that have crashed/frozen.
Why not use samsungs task manager on cm7
Its closed
Only opens when u press and hold menu
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mv_style said:
Its always running in background and that way uses ram
so yes it wastes battery life
correct me if im wrong
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When I end apps, I tick Advanced Task Killer Pro as well to end it so it still runs in the background?
Radon7 said:
Im using system tuner pro with auto-kill
i was using advanced task killer pro too, but i was tired to kill it manually every time
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Advanced Task Killer Pro has a auto-kill option
EmoBoiix3 said:
My suggestion is to not use Task Killers....
Just enable back button killing
Ace-ing all tests.
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Where do I enable that? and does it really work?
spacecaker said:
Why not use samsungs task manager on cm7
Its closed
Only opens when u press and hold menu
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I'm using a ROM which doesn't have task manager
Conclusion said:
When I end apps, I tick Advanced Task Killer Pro as well to end it so it still runs in the background?
Advanced Task Killer Pro has a auto-kill option
Where do I enable that? and does it really work?
I'm using a ROM which doesn't have task manager
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Settings > Application > Development > Stop app via long-press
This was sent from a Galaxy Ace. Problem?
EmoBoiix3 said:
Settings > Application > Development > Stop app via long-press
This was sent from a Galaxy Ace. Problem?
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So all Task Managers in Android market will uses battery as it still runs in the background?
Using the long press option is better or CM7 Task Manager?
P.S - When I end apps, I tick Advanced Task Killer Pro as well to end it so it still runs in the background?
Tasks you end with task killers eventually load up again. This makes the CPU work twice, when killing and when loading again. This is specially the case for apps you often use.
Working CPU requires battery, so yeah task killers are bad for battery life.
If you want more ram, try tweaking the 'minfree' of Android (Google it). I use free Autokiller from the market, check the documentation and you'll get an idea of how Android manages the closing of unused tasks AUTOMATICALLY.
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Conclusion said:
When I end apps, I tick Advanced Task Killer Pro as well to end it so it still runs in the background?
Advanced Task Killer Pro has a auto-kill option
Where do I enable that? and does it really work?
I'm using a ROM which doesn't have task manager
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Me too but i downloaded that taskmanager
For cm7 / cm8
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I'm confused now, should I use the Task Manager that is on CM7 or use Long Press option or others as few members suggested that Advanced Task Killer Pro uses more battery but Advanced Task Killer Pro includes autokiller
Conclusion said:
I'm confused now, should I use the Task Manager that is on CM7 or use Long Press option or others as few members suggested that Advanced Task Killer Pro uses more battery but Advanced Task Killer Pro includes autokiller
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Someone help me please, I'm confused
Advanced Task Killer Pro is good
I gave you that option . Whether to use it or not is your problem .
This was sent from a Galaxy Ace. Problem?
I have not been using any task killer as I dont see the point...bcoz most of the apps killed start right back again.
I am wondering if there is any possible way to kill Google Maps which is always running in the background with 3 processes...nothing i do stops Google Maps from starting right back again. Does Google Maps affect battery life?
use advanced task killer pro.
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I give up
This was sent from a Galaxy Ace. Problem?
oscar_mrc said:
Advanced Task Killer Pro is good
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People suggested that Advanced Task Killer Pro uses more battery as it still runs in the background
EmoBoiix3 said:
I gave you that option . Whether to use it or not is your problem .
This was sent from a Galaxy Ace. Problem?
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I was asking whether using CM7 Task Manager was better or use the Long Press to end apps
kolaveri-di said:
use advanced task killer pro.
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People suggested that Advanced Task Killer Pro uses more battery as it still runs in the background
Any suggestions?
This might be dumb but coming from the original inc, I had a taskiller to kill active apps. Do I need one for my inc4g? There seems to be people on this forum that are much smarter than me when it comes to this.
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This might be dumb but coming from the original inc, I had a taskiller to kill active apps. Do I need one for my inc4g? There seems to be people on this forum that are much smarter than me when it comes to this.
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You shouldn't need one. The OS will do that for you and usually better then you can do it yourself.
I never use a task killer anymore because I was causing my own issues by using one.
it's there, jsut not in app drawer, im using tweaks now, it will have the task manager tweaks in quick settings once rom drops, dont wanna spoiler any surprises yet
but nit asked me to help him port venom rom as he got permission and im beyond honored to have been asked. so excited.
Although you may want to have one to have more control over killing background processes that aren't directly associated with apps, the need for a task killer is greatly reduced in Ice Cream Sandwich because you can effectively quit an app 99% of the time by opening the Recent Apps menu and swiping up on the "card" that represents the app to remove it.
I like to tease
extended quick settings with the stock task manager (I like it)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuF28ZkV7EU
andybones said:
I like to tease
extended quick settings with the stock task manager (I like it)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuF28ZkV7EU
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Love it!
andybones said:
I like to tease
extended quick settings with the stock task manager (I like it)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuF28ZkV7EU
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Nice...I like too!
although, I can edit the deafult.xml and unhide the task manager icon and personalize icon, I feel they shouldn't be hidden, but needs to be on fresh flash, I'lll talk to Nit.
Havent used a task killer in 2 years. Forget about it!
You don't need it. If you are having issues, use an app like system panel and find the rogue.
Let the phone manage itself, after 2.3, it's not needed.
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I'm using Oppo F1s running on ColorOS (android 5) with 3GB RAM. The ColorOS is very different from the others, although I allow my app (iWown Fit to control iWown Smartband) to notificate, but it always be closed from running background.
So I ask if there is anyway to keep the app running background (just 1 app that I need, not at all)
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Sorry for my bad English, hope you can understand and help me. Thx :crying:
hero.npt95 said:
I'm using Oppo F1s running on ColorOS (android 5) with 3GB RAM. The ColorOS is very different from the others, although I allow my app (iWown Fit to control iWown Smartband) to notificate, but it always be closed from running background.
So I ask if there is anyway to keep the app running background (just 1 app that I need, not at all)
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Sorry for my bad English, hope you can understand and help me. Thx :crying:
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Go to settings then go to security settings and select data saving feature and enable it. It shows all installed apps. Allow apps that you want to run in background.
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Ashwinrg said:
Go to settings then go to security settings and select data saving feature and enable it. It shows all installed apps. Allow apps that you want to run in background.
If it helped. Please thank me[emoji3]
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So sorry that ColorOS seem like no setting like another normal Android :crying: This is a STUPID OS >"<
Tnx anyway bro, if you have any new idea please let me know
hero.npt95 said:
So sorry that ColorOS seem like no setting like another normal Android :crying: This is a STUPID OS >"<
Tnx anyway bro, if you have any new idea please let me know
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Go to recent tabs and see unlock icon [emoji356] on the left corner of the app tab and lock app that you want run in the background. You can do it by sliding down tab of the app.
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Go to recent tabs and see unlock icon [emoji356] on the left corner of the app tab and lock app that you want run in the background. You can do it by sliding down tab of the app.
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I've tried that before, it just make app can't be close, but app don't run in the background. Now I know how to fix, that is a setting in Battery Setting
Thanks for help