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I thought we could list useful apps we've installed, and a quick summary of why. While browsing the Market I see a lot of comments "doesn't work with X", so I figured since we are blazing a new trail with our Notes we can save each other some aggravation and list ones we've found that definitely work.
Missed Message Flasher by TomatoX. Calendar only gives you one notification of an upcoming appointment, this lets you get multiple notifications until you stop it. Works for missed calls, texts, calendar and many others. I found the test notification in the setup does NOT work, but it does work for a real appointment. Haven't tried it with texts, calls yet. Edit 2/21, so far it doesn't appear to work with texts, let me know if you find otherwise. May try other options tonight. Edit 3/5, I'm still not sure I'm getting repeated notifications for anything other than calendar items, still testing.
Opera Mobile by Opera. Can't stand that the built-in browser can't identify as a desktop browser, but Opera Mobile can.
GPS Status & Toolbox by EclipSim. Nice real-time verification of all of your GPS stats, accelerometer, level, compass. Nice bonus, shows battery stats too (temp, %).
HotSpot Toggle by Mehdy Bohlool. One-click activation of the wifi hotspot. A little annoying that it doesn't line up with the other icons on the home screens, but it works.
XiiaLive Lite by Visual Blasters. For streaming ASX/WMA. I have a lifetime Internet account with SiriusXM. The sound quality from XiiaLive is much better than the SiriusXM app - the bit rate from the Sirius app is awful. I'm using this with a free online service called MusicDock. Use their "Windows Mobile" site (mentioned at the bottom of their home page) along with this app and you are golden.
Equalizer by Smart Android Apps. Simple, but works to modify the audio output, including on Blutooth.
Added 2/22
Battery Indicator by Darshan Computing. Same as Battery Percentage but is half the size (1/2 MB vs. 1 MB) and is easier to read IMO. No way to modify the stock indicator w/o rooting, so for now I'm using this instead.
CPU Spy by storm717. Very small. Lets you see how much time your CPU spends in each speed, including how much time it sleeps. If your battery is draining quickly this will let you see if it is ever sleeping.
Added 2/29
Word Feud by Berthussen IT. Scrabble-like game.
Added 3/05
AirDroid by SAND Studio. Way better than Keis Air - ability to transfer files, txt messaging, etc via wifi.
Music Volume EQ by K & K Design. Works well, autostarts, includes features other than just a basic EQ.
AndroSensor by Fiv Asim. Displays outputs and current draw from all of the sensors in the Note, including barometer.
Added 3/13
Screen Filter by haxor industry. Much more effective than using Dimmer (listed below). Allows you to dim just as much as you want, or as little as you want. So you can go really dark at let's say 20%, or if you just think the stock auto-brightness is a little too bright, you can permanently apply a 75% filter to dim it down just a little and still let the auto feature do its job. I'm currently trying that. Only problem is as you get to the really dark settings you get a noticable gray coloration to the whole screen - minor and an acceptable trade-off. You can set up multiple home screen shortcuts for multiple settings. Can work along with Dimmer but it is pointless, I just uninstalled Dimmer.
Added 3/23
Screen On by Konstantinos Polychronis. Keeps the screen on for selected apps, or when charging. For instance, Google Maps where you don't want the screen to turn off (and loose your position). This is a tentative recommendation - at first it was flaky (didn't keep the screen on) for some apps but seems to be better after rebooting. I'll report back after a while. After selecting your applications from the list don't forget to enable the application with the checkbox in the upper left corner.
Calendar Snooze by Bitfire-development. Adds lots of snooze options to calendar notifications, more initial notification options and more reminder notification options. I still use Missed Message Flasher for text and Google Talk, but I turned off reminders for calendar in MMF and use Calendar Snooze instead. Mostly because it allows you to set a pattern for vibrate instead of having just one long vibration. I notice it better when it pulses several times.
Added 4/9
Increasing Ring by sashomasho. Increases the volume of your ringer and/or clock alarm, so you can start off completely silent or nearly silent and increase the volume over time. Gives you a chance to grab your phone and answer or reject a call without it blaring at top volume on the first ring. Note that it increases the volume based on your current ring setting so make sure you turn your ring volume below full volume or it will appear that the app isn't working.
Can recommend but don't use anymore
Dimmer (Night Mode) by geekyouup. One-click ability to dim your display as far as it will go. The stock brightness slider will only take you to "30", this takes you to "10". A noticeable difference especially in a dark room. Screen Filter (listed above) works much better and is more versatile so I removed this app.
Can no longer recommend
Equalizer by Smart Android Apps. Would randomly stop modifying the audio stream even though the app was still listed in the task manager. Also had to re-start after every reboot. Found another equalizer (listed above) which doesn't have either problem. Also I think it sounds better.
SiriusXM Internet Radio by SiriusXM Radio Inc. Doesn't let you force a specific quality, and found an aftermarket solution (listed above) which sounds much better.
Battery Percentage & Temp by Global Developers Adds a battery percentage display as a permanent notification. Battery Indicator (above) is easier to read and the app is half the size of this one.
Please list your own useful apps...
Good list, although this probably belongs in the Galaxy Note Themes and Apps forums.
Some other adds:
Skitch - Evernote add-on that supports sketching. A lot like S Memo, but it has a bit deeper integration with Evernote if you're using that.
iAnnotate Lite - Download from the Samsung App Store to ensure Galaxy Note compatibility. Great tool for marking up PDFs.
Currents - Works great on the Note. The bigger screen really lets you take advantage of the magazine-like layout similar to what you see on a tablet.
I'll add Sketchbook (Mobile) to the list. Pro is still tablet only.
Also, Fruit Ninja and Spirit HD, both of which I've found are great with the S-Pen. The latter locked up and crashed last I played, though; not sure if this will be a recurring issue. EDIT 2/22 - Skip Spirit HD for now. The crashing is consistent, closing the app after two or three levels every time.
I had to side-load the Amazon App store so that I could get my copy of Swift Key X keyboard.
Swiftkey thinks the Note is a Tablet!!
radon222 said:
I had to side-load the Amazon App store so that I could get my copy of Swift Key X keyboard.
Swiftkey thinks the Note is a Tablet!!
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Yup, and it works great too. A must have for the Note for me.
Friendcaster Pro and TweetCaster Pro are indispensable for me as well.
id10terrordfw said:
Yup, and it works great too. A must have for the Note for me.
Friendcaster Pro and TweetCaster Pro are indispensable for me as well.
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Likewise. I use Tweetcaster Pro, a lot better than all of the twitter app out there.
I use Mr. Number for blocking spam / private / blocked numbers. But for some reason the app thinks I'm not in the US, hence why I'm having issues with it at the moment but it's still working regardless.
Streamzoo / MyTubo - for picture editing. Not close to instagram but it does the trick.
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I had to side-load the Amazon App store so that I could get my copy of Swift Key X keyboard.
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I recommend "Better Keyboard 8" from Amazon market:
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Swiftkey Tablet X on the Note.
Perfect for my hands, at least.
How did you get the split keyboard in swiftkey x?
ranick01 said:
How did you get the split keyboard in swiftkey x?
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It's the tablet version, a separate purchase in the market. It may still be on sale, though.
id10terrordfw said:
Swiftkey Tablet X on the Note.
Perfect for my hands, at least.
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Will the regular Swiftkey X work? And can you tell me what's the difference?
NR017 said:
Will the regular Swiftkey X work? And can you tell me what's the difference?
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Yes, regular swiftkey x works but I don't think you can split the keyboard like in the tablet version
nino313 said:
Yes, regular swiftkey x works but I don't think you can split the keyboard like in the tablet version
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Tried download the regular one. Thinks G Note is a tablet. Haha. I like the dark one, but I hate that neon colors. Hurts my eyes.
techntrek said:
I thought we could list useful apps we've installed, and a quick summary of why.
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If y'all can please include what does the application do... I know I can search it but it would be easier just to have it stated in the message.
Thanks!
For your question, the note is great for watching porn, great screen
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chavitoracing said:
For your question, the note is great for watching porn, great screen
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And your response was directed to????
chavitoracing said:
For your question, the note is great for watching porn, great screen
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Lol.....indeed.
Made a few updates to my list.
For anyone that uses a bluetooth headset and is tired of pocket dials, Proximity Service works well to keep the screen off while in the pocket. It takes a bit to get used to it with regard to how you work with the device, but it is less of of an issue with the Note than it was with my LG Optimus.
Can you guys tell me what problems you're having after updating to ICS.
I have the following;
- no more lock screen lock and unlock sounds
- Go SMS Pro pattern lock no longer working
- Volume+ crashes
- phone app crashes
- contacts app crashes
- sms notification sounds not working
Hey! I have none of these issues. After reading this, i started realizing that my lock sound was fine too. Then i went to settings to check and it turns out it was just deselected. Turned it on and tested it out. It works but it is really low volume. I'm sure there is a way to turn it up. I had to put my ear to the speaker to actually realize it worked. Everything else is fine with mine.....at the moment..
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JonGarrett said:
Can you guys tell me what problems you're having after updating to ICS.
I have the following;
- no more lock screen lock and unlock sounds
- Go SMS Pro pattern lock no longer working
- Volume+ crashes
- phone app crashes
- contacts app crashes
- sms notification sounds not working
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I have not had any of those issues. But it certainly seems like most of them are related to specific programs which will require the devs to update those apps.
When you go into Settings under Sound the box is checked for Screen Lock Sounds? Yet you get nothing?
Had no issue with my phone app or contacts. I have no issue with my sounds. Even my CustomSMS tones are working perfectly.
My upgrade was perfect. I have had no issues and my phone is smooth as silk.
Same here. This is the most stable ICS so far. Ofcorse it has to be since its official release. But I also have NONE of the issues stated above. Rooted. Removed bloated. Running Apex Launcher. Smoother than a baby's butt.
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
NOTE user:
"take a deep breath, make sure to get a good look at it, relax and slowly take it in, the size is overwhelming at first but you will have a happy ending afterwards".
Woman:
:O
KSoD said:
I have not had any of those issues. But it certainly seems like most of them are related to specific programs which will require the devs to update those apps.
When you go into Settings under Sound the box is checked for Screen Lock Sounds? Yet you get nothing?
Had no issue with my phone app or contacts. I have no issue with my sounds. Even my CustomSMS tones are working perfectly.
My upgrade was perfect. I have had no issues and my phone is smooth as silk.
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Settings>Sounds was the first place I looked. everything is at max volume and all boxes checked. still no lock sounds.
only Go SMS and Volume + are 3rd party. the lock sounds, contacts and phone are system related and should be working but they are not.
I have been using stock. Before the upgrade, it was the smoothest phone ever. After upgrading to ics, I see leggings, quite annoying. Is it possible to remove the update and redo it?
JonGarrett said:
Can you guys tell me what problems you're having after updating to ICS.
I have the following;
- no more lock screen lock and unlock sounds
- Go SMS Pro pattern lock no longer working
- Volume+ crashes
- phone app crashes
- contacts app crashes
- sms notification sounds not working
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I was getting a few FC's, but I then wiped Dalvik/Cache, used RM and fixed permissions(I did a pretty rocky restore to stock rom and didn't wipe user data). I gutted bloat APK's and its running much better.
JonGarrett said:
Can you guys tell me what problems you're having after updating to ICS.
I have the following;
- no more lock screen lock and unlock sounds
- Go SMS Pro pattern lock no longer working
- Volume+ crashes
- phone app crashes
- contacts app crashes
- sms notification sounds not working
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Did you completely wipe and revert to stock then update...just in case?
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erick161 said:
Did you completely wipe and revert to stock then update...just in case?
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Adding, that for the lock sounds, it does work, its just VERY LOW. Go into settings - > sounds -> Volume and crank System to the max. you can hear it when locking a few seconds after doing it, but its so low even at max.
I did have problems with the contact app FCing but its prob because I also flashed the 15 toggle mod and the sgs3 stuff (neither worked). I reflashed the rom and no more fcs.
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JonGarrett said:
Settings>Sounds was the first place I looked. everything is at max volume and all boxes checked. still no lock sounds.
only Go SMS and Volume + are 3rd party. the lock sounds, contacts and phone are system related and should be working but they are not.
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Someone already responded that there is volume, it is just ultra low. Have you tried doing a factory reset?
patches7 said:
I have been using stock. Before the upgrade, it was the smoothest phone ever. After upgrading to ics, I see leggings, quite annoying. Is it possible to remove the update and redo it?
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You see leggings? that's very... odd.
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Biggest issue for me is poor battery life. I did calibrate the battery. So will wait a couple days to see if it settles down.
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No proBs for me!!!! Great ROM. Love stock just not the bloat. Need to root and take care of that
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this isn't so much a problem but wtf with the touchwiz and not being able to have drag and drop folders like stock. that was one of the best features.... at least they left the ability to pulldown the notification shade on the lockscreen though... although they did take away quick access to the camera. stupid TW
I love it!!!! At 75% battery after an eight hours of use so I think that's quite rocking. My only issue is that the default messaging app is the most laggy thing I have ever experienced but I use go SMS anyways so not the worst thing to happen.
Other than that, it seems really stable, fast, and responsive.
Dull Colors
Overall I love the ICS update. Phone is definitely snappier. The problem I'm having is that my screen is more dull looking than it was before. The colors just don't pop the way that they use to for the wallpapers and videos. I changed the brightness all the way to 100% and that helped a little but it's still not where it was before the update.
Anyone have any ideas?
No Issues!....
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LeRolls said:
Overall I love the ICS update. Phone is definitely snappier. The problem I'm having is that my screen is more dull looking than it was before. The colors just don't pop the way that they use to for the wallpapers and videos. I changed the brightness all the way to 100% and that helped a little but it's still not where it was before the update.
Anyone have any ideas?
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are you using carbon tweaks?
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immor2al said:
are you using carbon tweaks?
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Don't know what that is but I'm not rooted so I'm guessing no.
With the new JB update out, there's been a lot of talk about the new firmware. However, discussion has been a bit messy, so I'll write up a detailed review here and try to clear things up on what's in this update and what isn't.
(WARNING: Detailed review = long post. You've been warned.)
Numbers
Android version: 4.1.2
Firmware build: 6.2.A.0.400 (GENERIC_WORLD)
Kernel version: 3.0.8+
NEW FEATURES
Lockscreen
The slider has been replaced with a simple swipe upwards or downwards. The clock can be swiped left-to-right for music controls, and right-to-left to access the camera. This lockscreen is FAR quicker. No longer is there the problem with the slider where I would slide the unlock icon a few pixels short and have to try again.
That being said, the lock/unlock "click" sound effect plays about a second late, which is a little irritating, and if you use a pattern/pin you will lose the benefits of the new lockscreen.
Xperia Home Launcher
The Overview mode, where pinch-zooming would display all your widgets floating around on one page, has been removed (presumably due to the lag it caused). Instead, pinch-zooming OR tap-holding an empty space will reveal the new customization menu, where you add widgets/change wallpaper/etc. You can now have up to 7 or as few as 1 homescreens.
Notably, the menu button no longer works to bring up the customizer, so don't spam-tap it and think your menu button is bricked
The dock no longer has text for the apps kept in it, and the app drawer is now that of the Xperia Z. All the old functionality is still there, but some is hidden under the menu button. Uninstalling apps through the app drawer is ridiculously fast - you don't see a progress bar. Also, if you choose to organize apps in your Own order, you can put apps into folders (helps with hiding the crapware).
The multitasking menu is now smaller, but doesn't have Small Apps. I think it looks nicer, especially in landspace, but is quite a waste of space. We should hopefully see Small Apps ported over soon.
Notifications
There are now five built in toggles at the top of the drawer - Sound, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Mobile Data, Settings. I can't find any way to customize these, so looks like we're stuck with these five.
The time is now included in the notification area with a new "Clear" button. More importantly, if you have 12-hour time set, the notification bar will no longer display am/pm, which makes sense - it's usually quite obvious if it's the morning/afternoon, and frees up space for more icons.
Notifications are now expandable, by dragging a finger down to "pull open" the notification. This is used for many notifications that show you info, like emails, texts, missed phone calls, music controls, etc.
Also, when you tap-and-hold the notification bar, the shade will now auto-expand far enough to show you the date. So there's that.
SONY APPS
WALKMAN has had some refinements to it (beyond the colour scheme now being purple instead of blue). As well as some minor graphical refinements, there are now additional options for audio enhancement. There is ClearAudio+ or access to an equalizer, surround sound modifers, and more (Clear stereo, Clear Phase, xLOUD, Dynamic normalizer). Weirdly, you can only choose one or the other.
ClearAudio+ is, at least in my opinion ... different. Not better or worse. It seems to increase clarity by using the equalizer to emphasize certain instruments and tone down others. I found that particularly in many songs the drums were made quieter and the vocals and guitar louder. However, on some songs it emphasizes the wrong things, resulting in an odd sounding mix.
The equalizer is a bit bugged, the numbers on the meter don't display correctly.
The notification controls still disappear when the music is paused and now lack a Previous Track button, unless you expand the notification.
Album and Movies are, honestly, nothing to rave about. I personally think Sony overadvertised them - apart from some extra eye-candy they are functionally no different to the ICS apps. They look nice, at least.
Socialife doesn't come with the update, but can now be downloaded via the Play Store, or if that doesn't work, xda. If you use Timescape I suggest you get Socialife and forget about Timescape. Socialife isn't extremely awesome, but as Timescape's replacement, it's better. You can add Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google Reader (lol whoops) and any RSS feed you chose. The interface is rid of any Gingerbread influence and has far more functionality over Timescape's useless fancy faux-3D effects.
Sony Select is basically a reskinned PlayNow that can't be uninstalled. It's useless.
Browser is untouched and it's good to see Sony's kept it there for those who prefer it over Chrome.
Phone, Contacts and Messaging are now Holo Light themed.
FM Radio has been reskinned with a visualizer and other pretties.
Xperia Link is a new app used for internet tethering to your laptop. I have no use for tethering, so I don't know how well it works.
Crapware is reinstalled, for those who got rid of it. PlayNow, McAfee, EA Games, etc. Uninstall it.
Google Now
Yes, it's there. Some people have said they can't get it running - open the Google app in the app drawer and you should be walked through setup. If it doesn't work for you, try deleting the app data in Settings. It worked for some people.
As for GNow itself, it works great, although it will work best in the US. (It doesn't seem to like the NZ accent, for one )
PERFORMANCE
Project Butter has had an effect. There is still some stutter here and there but overall things are zippier. I suggest going into Developer options and setting animations and transitions to .5x speed. Things will happen at the speed of light, I promise.
I ran a Quadrant benchmark for ICS and JB. ICS gets a score of 2445 and JB a score of 2527, so it appears the benchmarks agree.
And before anyone asks, no, I will not report on my RAM stats. Not only will they differ from yours, because you will most likely have more/less apps installed, but how much RAM is in use does not matter in Android.
BATTERY LIFE
Battery life appears to be around the same. STAMINA mode is just Extended Standby rebranded and giving us some more control, so really the battery is still mediocre. You can expect to be charging overnight with moderate use.
MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES (or lack thereof)
The font is now Roboto everywhere, and boy it looks holo. You'll notice the new font everywhere and it looks very good.
All over the place there are minor graphical changes. I could list them all but it would be pointless.
Bravia Engine has not been updated - we're still on the original.
The camera has also been mostly untouched. We can't take photos while we record, no Superior Auto. 3D Sweep Panorama and 3D Sweep Multi Angle have been removed. However, on the bright side Quick Launch seems to be faster by a few seconds, bringing the horrendous 5-7 second wait to an acceptable 2-3.
LIST OF BUGS
Lockscreen lock/unlock "click" sound plays about a second late.
Cosmic Flow and Overview mode have been removed, likely to "fix" the lag.
Equalizer in WALKMAN has graphical glitches.
WALKMAN notification control still disappears upon pausing the music.
Overall this is an excellent and long-awaited update by Sony. Good job from me. I personally do doubt we'll ever see 4.2, much less Key Lime Pie, but hopefully we will get some bug fixing releases to correct the few quirks there are.
I hope you found this overview of the 4.1 update useful. If I forgot anything, tell me and I'll update the OP. Thanks for reading!
APPENDIX
You can root with an unlocked bootloader or a locked bootloader.
If you haven't got the update but WANT IT NOW, you can either change your SI number to trick PC Companion or download the FTF and flash it. (Or you can be patient! )
There's also general discussion going on in the official thread.
Nice review.. But u can root it on ur unlocked bootloader and locked bootloader..
For unlocked bootloader root :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2249077
For Locked Bootloader root :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250101
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Zap_12100 said:
The notification controls still disappear when the music is paused and now lack a Previous Track button. I'm curious as to why Sony chose to remove functionality in the update.
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GVN.Gallus said:
I have previous button:
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What!! How this could be possible?!
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musvi said:
What!! How this could be possible?!
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Press the WALKMAN in natification bar, hold it for 2 seconds and then swipe it down to expend it. Now you'll see all functions on notification bar. Same thing is on my XPERIA Z and XPERIA T.
musvi said:
What!! How this could be possible?!
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just swipe down with 2 fingers
this works with whatsapp
and gmail
and lots of other apps that displayslarger messages in notifications
its new in JB
just like when u take screenshoot u can swipe down and it will show preview jn statbar
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tomo100brt said:
Press the WALKMAN in natification bar, hold it for 2 seconds and then swipe it down to expend it. Now you'll see all functions on notification bar. Same thing is on my XPERIA Z and XPERIA T.
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Awesome man!!
SpaceCaker said:
just swipe down with 2 fingers
this works with whatsapp
and gmail
and lots of other apps that displayslarger messages in notifications
its new in JB
just like when u take screenshoot u can swipe down and it will show preview jn statbar
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Does anyone else have problem with transparent bar? When my bar stays lit I have to reboot phone or it will stay on Pretty stupid bug, I thing. Tryed to uninstall Ilummination bar app so I hope it will help..
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Awesome man!!
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Almost every app now works on those two ways. I found notification of missed calls most useful. Now i dont have to go in Phone app to call missed call. I can do it from notification bar. This is great thing.
SpaceCaker said:
just swipe down with 2 fingers
this works with whatsapp
and gmail
and lots of other apps that displayslarger messages in notifications
its new in JB
just like when u take screenshoot u can swipe down and it will show preview jn statbar
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Awesome! I've found it works with just one finger, not two.
Nice review dude
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one question how it's going with the notification LED it works properly? o it has bugs?
Xperia P
hey man , if i update via PC Companion , does it delete my stuff (pictures , apps etc) , and the same question if i update it using FTF flashtool
THANKS
Wing00w0 said:
one question how it's going with the notification LED it works properly? o it has bugs?
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no led have no bugs so far i know, and if you turn stamina mod on, then the notifiaction light will not blink
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M7ammad said:
hey man , if i update via PC Companion , does it delete my stuff (pictures , apps etc) , and the same question if i update it using FTF flashtool
THANKS
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no i did it also with pc companion and still have the apps bt i have now root on locked bl
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sukha961 said:
Nice review dude
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so just copied and paste :/
tha Led bar lights when screen on but tha light is dull though, lights off when screen off!
is dis normal?
Wing00w0 said:
one question how it's going with the notification LED it works properly? o it has bugs?
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EDIT: Pandemic beat me to it, never mind this post.
Zap_12100 said:
EDIT: Pandemic beat me to it, never mind this post.
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Beat you 2 it? already done check by your own, turn of stamine mode and send to yourself a message and the led blink and turn on stamino mode and send again a message to yourself and the led DONT blink
Btw i root my Xperia P now with locked bootloader, and install CPU control and damn my phone is flying now, way faster then ICS for sure
we can create custom folders
now we can create folders in apps viewer by dragging one onto other. is small apps available ? i saw one video in youtube displaying small apps in xperia p. i didnt find that option in my phone
jagadeesh_manne said:
now we can create folders in apps viewer by dragging one onto other. is small apps available ? i saw one video in youtube displaying small apps in xperia p. i didnt find that option in my phone
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No small apps on Xperia P inside the JB
Pandemic said:
Beat you 2 it? already done check by your own, turn of stamine mode and send to yourself a message and the led blink and turn on stamino mode and send again a message to yourself and the led DONT blink
Btw i root my Xperia P now with locked bootloader, and install CPU control and damn my phone is flying now, way faster then ICS for sure
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what is your cpu speed max and min? also the governors ?
14.1.B.1.510 Firmware Review
New features & enhancement
New UI Interface - Smooth, better than previous one.
White-Grey Setting background.
New added animation, new waiting animation design.
All UI corner slighly curve.
Small Apps can open more than one.
International keyboard finally support mini keyboard.
Favorite Contact image is big and clear.
Contact image is small when receiving/answering call.
New Messaging design.
New Alarm and Clock, New Calculator, New widget design.
X-Reality support, this really work out, as I notice it really sharpen my 720P video playback.
Camera Superior Auto mode working fine, but I feel previous .475 seems better slightly.
Overall extremely smoother than previous firmware.
After install back all apps I want, then now I face the mention issue. Hmm.... means it happen after that.... Sony better sort it out.
Notice Bugs in 14.1.B.1.510 and solution
Cannot turn on after locked the screen - Turn off Optimised backlight at Display.
Fake hang when phone startup - Just wait for a while, it will success load after that.
Screen remain 100% brightness after fake hang - Untick Adapt to lighting conditions and move the slider.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Notice:
I didn't face any SOD issue, I update via PC Companion and I didn't root yet, I read gfan China forum, people mention the current root method seems got some issue.
Base on my previous root - vroot (I fail in 360 root) - I dislike it do apps startup optimization in background, I try to close all, then the phone behavior weird where FC here and there, like YouTube and Stamina Mode. When I on back all, it behave ok. I hope something better root out soon, I don't like extra background process.
Sample 14.1.B.1.510 Firmware Camera Shoot - all using Superior Auto.
Nice review and information
I read your other post that you replied to me and you said you updated via pc companion. How did you do that without rooting your phone?
Unfortunately, my phone doesnt have the update when i plug it in.
I also cannot read chinese.
Thank you,
Aaron
aaronqui said:
Nice review and information
I read your other post that you replied to me and you said you updated via pc companion. How did you do that without rooting your phone?
Unfortunately, my phone doesnt have the update when i plug it in.
I also cannot read chinese.
Thank you,
Aaron
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Thanks. I root 1st at .475 firmware, change as below, then can update via PC Companion.
Root your phone using vroot
Install Root Explorer
Goto /system
Open build.prop by press and hold then select Open in Text Editor
Search for (at top)
ro.product.brand=Sony
ro.product.name=C6802_12XX-XXXX
ro.product.device=C6802
ro.build.tags=release-keys
ro.build.fingerprint=Sony/C6802_12XX-XXXX/C6802:4.2.2/14.1.B.0.475/JL5_jw:user/release-keys
#############################################################
ro.semc.version.cust=12XX-XXXX
ro.semc.version.cust_revision=R10A
#############################################################
Change all highlight in RED to 1274-8738
Change R10A to R1A
Restart phone
Update via Phone Companion
How about White Balance (of screen)?
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viettien_milo said:
How about White Balance (of screen)?
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Don't have such options.
Confirmed no sound enhancement - settings force close issue.
I just repair my phone.
Nice review , Bravia engine enable/disable setting also not found in display settings , x-Reality is instead of it ...
I hope 360 or vtool not let Bravia or x-reality go
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thanks
Andrewtst said:
14.1.B.1.510 Firmware Review
New features & enhancement
New UI Interface - Smooth, better than previous one.
White-Grey Setting background.
New added animation, new waiting animation design.
All UI corner slighly curve.
Small Apps can open more than one.
International keyboard finally support mini keyboard.
Favorite Contact image is big and clear.
Contact image is small when receiving/answering call.
New Messaging design.
New Alarm and Clock, New Calculator, New widget design.
X-Reality support, this really work out, as I notice it really sharpen my 720P video playback.
Camera Superior Auto mode working fine, but I feel previous .475 seems better slightly.
Overall extremely smoother than previous firmware.
Notice:
I didn't face any SOD issue, I update via PC Companion and I didn't root yet, I read gfan China forum, people mention the current root method seems got some issue.
Base on my previous root - vroot (I fail in 360 root) - I dislike it do apps startup optimization in background, I try to close all, then the phone behavior weird where FC here and there, like YouTube and Stamina Mode. When I on back all, it behave ok. I hope something better root out soon, I don't like extra background process.
Sample 14.1.B.1.510 Firmware Camera Shoot - all using Superior Auto.
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Most needed update by Sony.. they are doing well now... hope they release the 4.3 JB soon as well
@Andrewtst Nice one!
I assume your root (got by Vroot) was able to keep after this update, right?
And what do you mean by this below?
Andrewtst said:
Confirmed no sound enhancement - settings force close issue.
I just repair my phone.
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You had after update force close issue, but somehow you fixed it?
jewelkobayashi said:
@Andrewtst Nice one!
I assume your root (got by Vroot) was able to keep after this update, right?
And what do you mean by this below?
Nope, won't and I suggest don't root, they is something not correct after root and that vroot got background running app - dunno what startup apps optimization.
You had after update force close issue, but somehow you fixed it?
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mshajirahman said:
Most needed update by Sony.. they are doing well now... hope they release the 4.3 JB soon as well
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I fixed the issue already, I did a phone repair, now everything run perfectly fine.
510 lock screen, can not wake up.
yeeson said:
510 lock screen, can not wake up.
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No such issue for me.
Make sure you did a clean phone repair, all weird issue prompt will gone.
Also don't root, a lot complain got issue all due to root, and probably the FTF file got problem during create.
I update mine via PC Companion, then repair my phone completely as previously got Sound Enhancement Force Close issue. After repair, now I don't find single issue on it.
does 510 can be root with vroot?
buncit8 said:
does 510 can be root with vroot?
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Can but I read forum here and there said got problem, so I didn't do.
And I hate the startup app auto optimization in background did by vroot.
@Andrewtst
New to sony, dunno where the setting is, but usn't tha changeable with fastboot? My previous HTC had it in settings...
jewelkobayashi said:
@Andrewtst
New to sony, dunno where the setting is, but usn't tha changeable with fastboot? My previous HTC had it in settings...
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Not sure what you talking about and no idea what you want actually.
Fastboot need unlocked bootloader, where I not going to do it now and no need to do this for firmware update.
Same here
Andrewtst said:
No such issue for me.
Make sure you did a clean phone repair, all weird issue prompt will gone.
Also don't root, a lot complain got issue all due to root, and probably the FTF file got problem during create.
I update mine via PC Companion, then repair my phone completely as previously got Sound Enhancement Force Close issue. After repair, now I don't find single issue on it.
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i am also facing the same issue my phone doesn't wake up after sleep.... i need to do hard reset with power off key and volume rocker key then it will turn on.. if it goes in a sleep mode same thing repeat....
After install back all apps I want, then now I face the mention issue. Hmm.... means it happen after that.... Sony better sort it out.
Notice Bugs in 14.1.B.1.510 and solution
Cannot turn on after locked the screen - Turn off Optimised backlight at Display.
Fake hang when phone startup - Just wait for a while, it will success load after that.
Screen remain 100% brightness after fake hang - Untick Adapt to lighting conditions and move the slider.
mshajirahman said:
i am also facing the same issue my phone doesn't wake up after sleep.... i need to do hard reset with power off key and volume rocker key then it will turn on.. if it goes in a sleep mode same thing repeat....
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Turn off Optimised backlight at Display will solved the problem.
how do you guys toggle mini- keyboard from left to right of the screen? is there step by step guide?
Quick Circle Apps is a must have app for Quick Circle Owners.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
It contains 14 modules that you may use.
Torch - Enable and disable the torch. Also contains regular activity and QSlide support.
Music - Allows to control the music.
Calendar - Show agenda for the next 30 days.
Notifications - Show notifications on Quick Circle. support privacy mode.
Toggles - Toggle Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Brightness, Sound and hotspot (Not supported on my AT&T device).
Clock - Stopwatch and Timer.
Recorder - Record audio.
Launcher - store apps in a folder.
Calculator - ...
News - RSS client that show the titles from your feedly stream.
Compass - ...
Dialer - allows you to dial. Support for quick dial, swipe to right to see list of contacts.
Dice - Roll up to 4 dices.
Scanner - scan QRCode.
Permissions
The permissions are pretty self-explanatory, if you got a question about that subject, you can ask here:
Calendar - Read only
Contacts - Read only
Phone - Dial phone number
Access to SD card (for puting records)
Camera - take picture (needed for torch)
Microphone - Record Audio
Wifi & Bluetooth - Control them for toggles
Run at stratup - will be disabled on next version
Source
The source is available on github - https://github.com/yoavst/quickapps/ - under develop branch.
Screenshots
soon... (if you got a template of G4, contact me please!)
Changelog
Version 5.1.1
Option to use the old icons
A fully customizable digital clock watchface.
Version 5.0
New UI for most of the modules
New icons for most of the modules
New modules - Dices and timer (inside clock module)
Calendar is now based on AOSP source
the memory usage is improved by at least 100%
Your app is great. Can you add a Google Search module? IT works through the window, but is not correctly sized or touch-friendly.
On the next version:
Been using this ever since day 2 with my G4
Very well done app, and I recommend it to all.
Minor issues:
1- The music module will not launch Play Music, but if Play Music is already running, then it will control playback.
2- Voice recorder stops and deletes the current recording if I lock the screen
Looking forward to that watchface update
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Been using this ever since day 2 with my G4
Very well done app, and I recommend it to all.
Minor issues:
1- The music module will not launch Play Music, but if Play Music is already running, then it will control playback.
2- Voice recorder stops and deletes the current recording if I lock the screen
Looking forward to that watchface update
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1. The music module is pretty idiot. It doesn't know which music player do you use (unlike LG's music, which uses LG music...), so instead of guessing, it only support Android Media Controller API. Although, if you paused a track long time ago, it should be able to remember that thanks to that API.
2. Since the screen stays on all the time, I think that it should be like that. Do you turn off the screen with recorder a lot?
yoavst said:
1. The music module is pretty idiot. It doesn't know which music player do you use (unlike LG's music, which uses LG music...), so instead of guessing, it only support Android Media Controller API. Although, if you paused a track long time ago, it should be able to remember that thanks to that API.
2. Since the screen stays on all the time, I think that it should be like that. Do you turn off the screen with recorder a lot?
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1. True about the pausing / resuming, it works
2. I only wanted to do it once... to record discreetly.
nadram said:
1. True about the pausing / resuming, it works
2. I only wanted to do it once... to record discreetly.
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But when you turn the screen back on, it doesn't open my app, but the watchface. So it is kind of impossible. Think about someone that forget to turn the recording off, and doesn't understand why he doesn't have storage anymore and awful battery life.
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But when you turn the screen back on, it doesn't open my app, but the watchface. So it is kind of impossible. Think about someone that forget to turn the recording off, and doesn't understand why he doesn't have storage anymore and awful battery life.
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(Just for argument's sake, this is really not very important to me)
Turning the screen back on takes me to the same red screen in the app (within the Quickcircle).
I think I see what's happening. From the Quickcircle screen, once I start voice recording, if I lock the screen then unlock it using only the button in the back of the phone, that somehow stops the audio file from being created, even though it shows as if it's still recording After I press stop, I can't find any of my recordings.
If you're worried about people forgetting to stop the recording, maybe a file size limit can be put in place?
Again, I don't really need this, It's just to answer you / clarify what I said earlier.
nadram said:
(Just for argument's sake, this is really not very important to me)
Turning the screen back on takes me to the same red screen in the app (within the Quickcircle).
I think I see what's happening. From the Quickcircle screen, once I start voice recording, if I lock the screen then unlock it using only the button in the back of the phone, that somehow stops the audio file from being created, even though it shows as if it's still recording After I press stop, I can't find any of my recordings.
If you're worried about people forgetting to stop the recording, maybe a file size limit can be put in place?
Again, I don't really need this, It's just to answer you / clarify what I said earlier.
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So in the G3 it was bringing me back to the main screen if I remember right.
When using am/pm format on the clock face, 12 o'clock shows as 00.
Swizzle82 said:
When using am/pm format on the clock face, 12 o'clock shows as 00.
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Sorry, in my country we don't use AM/PM, so I don't have many knowledge about AM/PM.
24 hours clock. Let's say the hour is 12:00, how should it be shown? and what's about 00:00?
yoavst said:
Sorry, in my country we don't use AM/PM, so I don't have many knowledge about AM/PM.
24 hours clock. Let's say the hour is 12:00, how should it be shown? and what's about 00:00?
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For us it goes 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm etc, then 11:00pm 12:00am 1:00am etc.. Hope that helps.
Swizzle82 said:
For us it goes 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm etc, then 11:00pm 12:00am 1:00am etc.. Hope that helps.
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Thanks, will be fixed very soon.
yoavst said:
Thanks, will be fixed very soon.
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No sir, THANK YOU!
I was going to make a post here today praising this app. Great job on this!
I don't know if it could even be possible, but what do you think about a Quick Radar app? You could input a zip or postal code into the app and quick radar will get the regional weather radar for that area.
EDIT: Something that surprised me today....I was swiping through the watch faces and saw the red X for the face that this app installs. I clicked the red X thinking it would just remove that watch face. It ended up uninstalling the entire app! I was so confused. Should that red X on the watch face really uninstall the whole app or is it meant to just remove that watch face from the list?
Nice app
Anyway to replace the stock music app with Google play music?
yoavst said:
Thanks, will be fixed very soon.
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Just turned midnight and and all is fixed with the update. Thank you for your prompt work and continued dedication. Yours is like the only non-stock quick circle app worth having. I really like what you've done with it now after coming from the G3. Great work. On the clock face is there a way to add the colon ( : ) in the between hours and minutes?
Swizzle82 said:
Just turned midnight and and all is fixed with the update. Thank you for your prompt work and continued dedication. Yours is like the only non-stock quick circle app worth having. I really like what you've done with it now after coming from the G3. Great work. On the clock face is there a way to add the colon ( : ) in the between hours and minutes?
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I personally like how it looks now, but if you are not the only one who want add colon...
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I personally like how it looks now, but if you are not the only one who want add colon...
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I like it too, I guess I'm just used to it being there. It might just take some getting used to. Ive been playing around with changing the hour colors to try and offset the two.
Does the LG g2 quick Windows compatible mode (or something?) still work on lollipop. Just tried it on my g2 mini not sure if it's not compatible with the g2 mini or it's the lollipop version which does it
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