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[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] elvenlemming:
The blank tags have no message. One that I've written with NFC Tag Launcher has a message of the following:

WELL-KNOWN: urn:nfc:wkt:U(URI)
Identifier: 0x03("http://")
"tags.to/ntl"

MIME: ntl
enU:2:M:0,Q:-1;O:7;E:h:1__3:M:2;S:2;E:h:0

One written by lightflow has the following:

MIME: application/vnd.lightflow
SleepToggle

I would imagine the first part is what's causing it, but I don't know what there is to do about it.

EDIT: looks like that URL goes to the play store page for NFC Tag Launcher. Not sure why it's not actually opening in the browser though.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] nunyabiziz:
I personally use "NFC task launcher" and "erase tag" option.

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Sounds like you got it figured out. ;)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] elvenlemming:
The issue is that I'm pretty sure it's NFC Tag Launcher that's writing the URL to it when it writes the task to the tag. I don't know what I'd do to write the tasks out to the tag otherwise.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] jh120:
I use NFC Task Launcher's erase function as well. As soon as the tag is written to again, this issue occurs.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] nunyabiziz:
And did you write a task to the tag after? The NFC tag will always be detect, even blanks. It will just try to launch a unknown command.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] elvenlemming:
The issue is that the act of writing the task with NFC Task Launcher writes the URI to the tag. So erasing then rewriting the task accomplishes nothing. :(
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] nunyabiziz:
I dont know all tags are the same size so maybe my tags are different. Im using web evolved tags and by default until erased and written to the tags will launch my browser and redirect to their site.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] elvenlemming:
Yeah, this isn't caused by anything with the tags themselves, it's just that NFC Tag Launcher adds the URI to the tag when you write out a task no matter what.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] jh120:
I can confirm that this happens regardless of tag type. I erased an old NFC-capable train ticket and wrote a wi-fi toggle to it. It works, but the browser dialog box still pops up.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] krohnjw:
Yeah, it's NFCTL writing that URL to the tag.

That URL is used as the intent filter and serves a few purposes. 1.) it saves space over a longer custom mime type or application specific record (which stores the package name). 2.) it directs anyone who doesn't have to the app to the play store to get it so that the tag actually does something - an application specific record does the same thing but has to store the *entire* package name (28 bytes in this case).

The way this has worked on *every* other device (and the way it should work in Android) is that the entire NDEF message hits the intent filter for that URL and the message is then delivered to the app. The app then grabs all records from the message (there are two) and parses the second record and executes those actions.

Given what the OP has sent me for some reason the Verizon S3 isn't doing this. (The international and ATT version work as expected).

Given that it's showing the chooser it's missing the specific intent filter and showing a dialog for what to do with this URL:

D/NfcService( 909): TAG: Tech [android.nfc.tech.MifareUltralight,
android.nfc.tech.NfcA, android.nfc.tech.Ndef]
D/NfcService( 909): Attempting to dispatch tag with override
D/NfcService( 909): No activities for NDEF handling of Intent {
act=android.nfc.action.NDEF_DISCOVERED dat=http://tags.to/ntl (has
extras) }

However it's still delivering the payload to NFCTL as the actions get executed (which it shouldn't do if you're getting the browser chooser dialog). It shouldn't work this way, literally. If you get the chooser it should deliver the entire payload to the chosen app (it's not).

So, what can we do here? I can add an option to use an application specific record in place of the URL. This should ensure it doesn't happen but at the cost of space - you'll lose 15+ bytes of space on the tag as a result though as it will write a separate NDEF record to the tag containing the full package name.

Is there anyone with a Verizon device this *isn't* happening for?

I could in theory get this into a release tomorrow as I'd want to have this squashed pre release.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] konman2k4:
I've been playing around quite abit with this and I have "sort of" gotten around this by use the Tasker URL Launcher.

With TUL installed along with tasker, I can use another NFC writer utility to create the url of tasker://taskname

Now if I touch the new tag without NFCTL installed I will be prompted with the "New Collected Tag" screen....unfortunately its still not an autorun but I can tap the "new tag" and the sequence fires correctly.

Obviously as previously stated the problem is the interception by the phone of the URL string used by NFCTL. Personally I have rooted and ripped out most all the Verizon bloat so I'm unsure what is left to cause this interception.

Let me know and I'll test whatever.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] krohnjw:
I may add a quick option tomorrow morning and throw a test APK up here. If the Verizon release is anything like the International and US pre-orders I suspect we'll see a lot of downloads and this is a *really* annoying thing to happen. So far Samsung takes the crown from HTC's head as the OEM making the weirdest changes.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] konman2k4:
So do you think its a Samsung "feature" then that is intercepting the call? So far I've only been killing off Verizon services. I can start testing with killing off Samsung services as surely one of them is producing the hook that is causing the problem.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] krohnjw:
That's the odd part. This doesn't happen on the international or att version of the S3 (I can't speak for Sprint/T-Mo but I have yet to have a report of it). It's something odd about the Verizon build in some way.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] konman2k4:
I have access to an att version at work. I will look today and start comparing services.

Hopefully there is something running on mine that isnt running on there att version.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] krohnjw:
Is this what everyone is seeing? (I got a SS in an email).
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] elvenlemming:
Yes, that is exactly it.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] krohnjw:
Odd - I've been going through the browser settings on the ATT S3 and I can't even find a setting to replicate that.

Do you get that dialog when clicking a link in an external application?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] elvenlemming:
No, this is the only time I ever see that dialog in my use. Everything else either uses the regular Android open handler dialog or just opens automatically if a default is already set.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] krohnjw:
Ok, someone on Verizon give this a try.

First try installing this and then just use it normally. If you still get the dialog head into settings -> advanced and select write application record to tag. This is not a small record - you'll need an extra 30 bytes of space on the tag (nothing I can do about this) but it should hopefully work. Let me know.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] elvenlemming:
I'm at work without any NFC tags right now, but I'll try this when I get home. Will this .apk install separately or replace the current application?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] krohnjw:
It will replace the current one - it's signed with the same key so you shouldn't need to remove/reinstall. The eventual update pushed to the market should overwrite it as well.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] Cicatrize:
Krohnjw, I get this error. All I'm doing is adding a task to set ringer type to silent.

EDIT: I just tried it again and it wrote the tag successfully, however, the tag only opens the NFC Task Launcher app and does not perform the task.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] krohnjw:
Hm, looks like this is due to the application record. Let me take a look.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] konman2k4:
K...downloaded your beta and the behavior appears to be the same.....ie...still prompting for browser.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] krohnjw:
I figured it would be - the application record sorts this but it's causing the tasks not to execute. Taking a look at that.

Edit: Of course, it's going to the main activity >.>
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] Cicatrize:
Oh, btw, I did have to select the "Write Application Record to Tag" option, as I still had the browser warning the first time as well.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] konman2k4:
If I select the "Write application record to tag" option it will by pass the browser prompt but will only launch NFC Task Launcher with no actions.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] krohnjw:
Working on that now.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] konman2k4:
Not to distract and this may be "working as intended", but I just tried to erase a tag with NFC TL beta (never compared it with the current full version) and then I read the "erased" tag with the app "NFC TagInfo". I'm still seeing alot of the old data that was written to it by NFCTL even though it successfully erased it. I assume it must be only erasing some header information thus making the rest of the "old data" no good anymore? I've scanned some of my other brand new tags and they are definitely blank.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] krohnjw:
It doesn't 0 the tag - it just kills the NDEF message header and tells it there's no data. Anything that raw-reads the blocks will see the bytes written. Think of this in the same manner regarding file deletion (killing the pointer versus overwriting the actual sector data).
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] konman2k4:
Figured that was how it worked. Still learning about the world of NFC tags.

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Just finished comparing the ATT S3 against the VZW S3.

Here is a list of services present on the VZW version that are not on the ATT. Note: I have not included any service that specically says Verizon or VZW as those are obvious.

AssitedDialing

com.fusionone.android.sync.service

com.motricity

IOTHiddenMenu

NewBayService

QoSSig

com.samsung.inputevent.app

com.samsung.mediahub

com.samsung.music

com.sec.and.app.minimode

com.sec.and.app.wfdbroker

Here is one app/service that att had that my VZW didn't. Same as above it it said ATT specifically I didn't include it in the list.

tethering.provision

If there truly is a difference between the ATT / VZW nfc tag behavior, it has to be in one of these services.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] krohnjw:
Ok, give this a go - working for me with the AAR using a mime intent.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] Cicatrize:
Works for me now. Thanks!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] konman2k4:
Looks like it is working. I'll do some more tests with "Tasker" specific sequences here in a little bit...but I know that NFC TL will launch applications successfully now.

Thanks!!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] krohnjw:
Great,

What's the device name on the Verizon device? I may make this the "Default" on those devices. SGH-i535?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] Cicatrize:
It's SCH-I535.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] krohnjw:
Thanks. On an unrelated note holy hell this physical home key is annoying. I'm constantly launching s-voice because it doesn't seem to register every press (maybe it's just taking a few moments?).
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] Cicatrize:
Which variant? Mine doesn't have that problem. I turned off the double tap for S-Voice, but even before I did that, there was no issue. Maybe your custom ROM?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] krohnjw:
Stock rom - I just am used to hitting the soft keys (or capacitive buttons) on every other device multiple times. I press this physical button (which is a bit of a pain one handed) and it doesn't respond immediately so I think I either didn't full engage it and just hit it again. I end up launching s-voice far too often this way. This is not a device I could use every day - the physical button drives me crazy :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] Cicatrize:
Lol yeah it's a little weird getting used to.

Great work on this app, btw. Do you have a donate link? I'm a developer myself, so I'd like to throw a few bucks your way to support a fellow code monkey. :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] konman2k4:
If you decide to go by device name, let us know as I've already modded by build.prop file while working on another app.

My phone thinks it the international version I9300.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] zmore:
I have another issue with NFC Task Launcher, that maybe the dev can answer (since he's already in this related thread. *waves*).

Is there anything you can do to fix the issue where NFC Task Launcher only launches an app once, and on subsequent tag touches it doesn't bring the same app to front if it's already running? This is always reproducible for me, and very annoying. (and, yeah, I'm the same cat who left a similar app review (dunno how closely you monitor those) :) )
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] elvenlemming:
Yeah, when you have the double-tap home for SVoice option on, it waits for a bit after the first press to see if there's a second. Turn off the double-top for SVoice and you won't have that lag.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] konman2k4:
You could always use NFCTL to call Tasker and have a sequence setup within Tasker that will kill the app and then a subsequent task to open the app.

FWIW....I'm using NFCTL for Pandora and it works correctly for both a new open or previously running.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] thekendog:
I'm still getting the browser error. When I select the record setting, the app freezes and then the app crashes.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] krohnjw:
That's not a problem - it would just default to this behavior for the verizon version. You can still enable it in the settings manually if you'd like.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] krohnjw:
I'll take a look. Right now that's on the window manager or the receiving activity. I'll see if there are any extra flags that can be passed to force it into the foreground. Any apps in particular? Also, I monitor those quite closely (I take a look several times a day) as unfortunately lots of people use them to report issues or bugs. This is a bit frustrating as you have no way of getting in touch with people from the comments :-/

Did you recreate the tag? You'll need to enable AAR use under settings -> advanced and recreate the tag.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] thekendog:
Yeah its all good now. I also checked shorter tag.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] zmore:
Reproducible when a tag is tasked to launch any app.

e.g.: Calculator task:

1) swipe the tag once, and Calculator opens

2) hit Back, and Calc is closed

3) swipe again, and it opens again

4) hit Home or long-press Home to task switch, and Calc is paused (but not stopped)

5) swipe again and again, and Calc won't reopen (but the NFCTL notification pops up).

6) long-press Home and swipe to force close Calc

7) swipe, and it opens again

Maybe an intent flag can fix it. Thanks for checking.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] krohnjw:
Thanks, I'll take a look.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] krohnjw:
If anyone didn't update - this should be fixed in the last update.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] zmore:
I did update, and it's indeed fixed - THANKS!

(updated my market review from 4 to 5 stars as well)
[General Topics] sam0056:
Hi this maybe a silly question but does anyone know how to upload photos on this site ive been trying to upload some photos of my old phone but cant find where to do it thanks for reading.
[General Topics] KidCarter93:
Click the button that's next to the right of "Discard" and you'll be brought to a menu like this -

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[General Topics] sam0056:
pics

No i meant how to upload from my laptop to the main sit not from mobile.
[General Topics] KidCarter93:
I just went onto desktop version to find out and all you do is click the paperclip icon where the fonts and stuff are, to add an attachment.

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[General Topics] Hesham_3del:
paperclip icon found in the desktop version !!

You will find this in e-mails for example.
[General Topics] someguywhokills:
thanx for the info:good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] jellydroid13:
Hi i currently have a verizon Gnex and I want to switch to tmobile month to month plans but i have a few questions about getting it to work. Can i just flash the radios then will it work on tmobile? if so will it work on any rom?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] KillaHurtz:
You need to have it sim unlocked and flash one of the radios that are compatible.

Here.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] damastah:
Not to be a douche, but arent you in the wrong forum? I know that the Radios suggested are for the Note, you say you have the GNex...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] Cicatrize:
How do i disable this stupid warning? I just want it to do the programmed task without confirmation.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] Randomacts:
Probably could get it to trigger a tasker command and that might be able to do it without confirm. I just bought tasker so I don't know how to do much yet.. but research is all that is needed,
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] elvenlemming:
Wow, I literally posted almost this exact question a minute before you did. This really bothers me too.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] Cicatrize:
Yeah i saw that afterwards. Sorry lol. It is so irritating.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] nunyabiziz:
I answered this question in the another post, also remember overwrite and not add commands. Adding more command(s) will still trigger the first/annoying one.:D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fldash:
Touch screen works, screen behind glass is fine, but running your finger over the screen feels like it could cut your finger. Anyone know what 'piece' needs to be replaced? Is it the digitizer?

http://i.imgur.com/y3DAy.jpg

I found this site:

http://www.durapowerglobal.com/HTC-...Installation-Adhesive-Replacement_p_4943.html

Talked to the chat and they said they will have them in stock on Thursday, but I can't find any replacement guides online, only a tear down guide...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kaos420:
by the time you buy it and ship and replace it. you might as well do a insurance claim.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fldash:
I don't have insurance. I never get the insurance. They are one of the worst investments you can make. Sprints is especially ridiculous with the $150 deductible.

How often have you used yours? Now take the money you've paid and save it instead. See how much you are in the positive even if you had to repair your phone a few times yourself or at a shop?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Genjinaro:
:p LOL, it's kind of designed for situations like this.

Nothing happens when you have it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kaos420:
um never paid 150 always 100. and ya i have used is a few time. i broke my screen on 3D in subay. insurance. my wife broke hers twice insurance. so ya it comes in hand. i'd either get insurance or a new wife lol
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Rxpert:
With the LTEVO its up to 150
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BigMosley:
Should of went with gocare.com. You actually still can but will have to wait a month and will still paying $99 for 2 years of coverage & $50 deductible.

SENT FROM MY EVO 4G LTE!!! (w/no LTE)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shook187:
Just sell yours on Ebay and with that money, buy a open box one on ebay. I've seen a few sell for $320.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] eXplicit815:
Did... did you strike her?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fldash:
Please clarify... Sell hers on ebay, yet buy another on ebay?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] dased14:
Hell i feel bad just looking at that poor poor lte, i say next one she gets otter box:cool:

Sent From My Sweet Ass EVO LTE :-P
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fldash:
She was thinking of getting an otterbox for this one until we can get it fixed, does an otterbox have any piece that goes over the screen?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] scottborasjr:
Yes the Otterbox Defender as well as the Commuter comes with a screen guard built in. Did she have any kind of protection on the phone at all? A screen protector, a case of any kind?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fldash:
Yes, she had a TPU case. Same cases we used with our EVOs and dropped many times without any issues...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] scottborasjr:
And just curious how big was the drop, I've been using TPU cases on mine but will sell those and stick with the Otterbox full time instead of just when I'm around a bunch of kids if the drop was less then 4 foot.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fldash:
I'd say it was right around 3.5 - 4 ft...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P.Mobile:
really 150$!!! i thought it was 100$$ cause when i lost my og evo they sent me the evo 3d and it was 100$ :confused:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BamAlmighty:
Pay with a credit card? Check with them, most card providers offer 90 accidental coverage.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] scottborasjr:
Guess it's time to get rid of my TPU cases and stick with the Otterbox.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tonyscha:
Will sprint replace the glass? When I had my evo (about a year old at the time), they replaced the glass in the store for only $30, might be worth asking.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] the noan:
yea its true, when i picked up my lte from best buy and the guy was giving me his pitch for their insurance he said that all lte devices will have a $150 deductible
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fldash:
We called boht the Cell Phone CPR store and Sprint repair. Cell Phone CPR said they didn't have any parts for the LTE yet. Sprint said any screen issues they are making you use insurance or nothing...

I'm still not sure what I want to do yet... I'm tempted to get the Otterbox Defender and make her use I can get it repaired somewhere (when parts become more available)...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fldash:
I'm going to get a Defender I think and ditch my TPU after her drop...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] 510jungleboy:
I have a complete brand new screen/housing kit if you are interested in buying. $150 it's yours. and I mean brand new. Let me know.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BigMosley:
When I dropped my OG evo it looked just like this one with the broken glass and I did actually get cut by the screen. Also I dropped mine only about 1' with no protection at all. TEP told me they don't fix the glass anymore they just send you another remanufactured phone. I also asked for the 3D instead and they gave me it brand new in box which I sold on eBay to get the LTEVO upgrade.:D

SENT FROM MY EVO 4G LTE!!! (w/no LTE)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] smgisbjs1fan:
false i dropped my evo lte and shattererd the screen on june 29th and the deductible thru asurion was 100 and had my replacement phone july 3rd.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fldash:
Why would I do that, but all I need is the glass... I can get it for $50 from the site I linked in the OP.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] NinjaMom:
Its going up to $150... You got lucky.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] dased14:
Yep up to $150 in sept. and i have denfender and have dropped mine twice with no damage to lte at all from around 4- 5ft landed on screen side once and hit corner the other :-D

Sent From My Sweet Ass EVO LTE :-P
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] celticking:
Yeah, $100 deductible. My touch pro 2 had a $150 deductible last fall.