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[Android Apps and Games] slackydroid:
User suggestions update #1

Today Phonechievements comes with a new update that includes user suggestions I gathered these days. I didn't include all of them, just some. The rest are still on the list, don't worry, and they will come with the next updates. One step at a time :)

So..

What's new

* Added mobile network data usage achievements (more variations to come) - PLEASE NOTE that some phones might not support data usage stats, unfortunately for them these won't work. In the near future I will try to hide achievements that don't work on some devices.

* Added another level for uptime achievement (1 month ... 2 and 3 months or even half a month to come if needed)

* Added stats button + dialog (more stats to come) (for now just 2 simple stats and a reminder of your web profile, more to be added soon)

* Fixed minor bugs (as always :) )

* Added more apps for the Reddit and XDA based achievements (a lot of you requested this so I added more apps to the list)

In the weekend I will focus on solving issues, a lot of debugging and I will try to make almost all achievements work near to flawlessly :) I know there are still issues and behaviours due to the high variety of ROMs , devices, etc. and will try to cover as many as possible to make this enjoyable for everyone.

Thank you and enjoy until the next update

PS - Translations

I got some request for the app to be translated. If someone wishes to help by providing translations to German, Italian, Spanish, French, etc. please contact me on private. I will more than welcome release a localized version.
[Android Apps and Games] Butchr:
Neat app, but it would be nice if it would count my Google voice messages in the sms count as I rarely if ever use standard messaging unless I am sending a picture or video.
[Android Apps and Games] slackydroid:
Today's update comes with great news for some of you

So, today's update comes with some changes:

What's new

* Added more levels for uptime achievement: 1 week, 1 month, 2 months, 6 months are now supported

* Added SuperSU to GotRoot? phonechievement (as requested by a user)

* Added support for tablets (including Nexus 7, Nexus 10 also non 3G versions) aprox. + 300 devices now supported. Please note that telephony based achievement will not work. They will be displayed but will not work. You can just sync with your profile and see them as unlocked if you unlocked them with another device. Other than that the other ones should work

* Added hidden achievements (achievements that you don't see until they get unlocked - surprise - e.g. Total a number of 10000 characters sent via SMS - not one sms, from all sent from now on). From now on when a hidden achievement is added the changelog will state that Hidden Achievement is added but you will not know how to unlock it until you actually unlock it :P However they will be common sense, not special combinations that you will never do. The only example added today is the one stated above: get 10000 characters from sending SMS messages

* Fixed show/hide hidden achievements and unlocked achievements (broken after adding remember position to the list)

What's not working

There have been reports about some achievements that are not working properly, or at least not for everyone. Don't panic. This weekend I will thoroughly investigate all of them and try to make them work... FOR GOOD. So if you know you should've get an achievement and you didn't get ... well I know about it. One example is the power saving achievements. They don't work for everyone... YET

What I am currently working on

* Externelize all strings and put together an xml file for adding translations. I already got a part of Italian translations and soon the app will be localized

* Camera and gallery based achievements

* Retest all achievements and fix them

* Battery usage optimizations

I hope you like it. Enjoy

PS

Noted. Will do

LATER EDIT

Unfortunatly with this update a problem caused the Immortal and Hercules to unlock for everyone. Have no fear, the next update will revoke it and then will function as intended. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIGHT IT :P You will not keep it :) It wouldn't be fair for others :)
[Android Apps and Games] mulletcutter:
Just installed on my n7 and rebooted after it installed...and I got this :)
[Android Apps and Games] Sjewrd:
The same just happened to me... Tempus fugit ^^
[Android Apps and Games] MrBC:
Me too, I'm being accused of cheating by my mate ;)
[Android Apps and Games] mulletcutter:
I don't think anything I've owned....refrigerator, stove, phone, computer...has ever been on for that long...stove-power. That's along time. Plus, 3 more android os have come out :)
[Android Apps and Games] slackydroid:
:)) My bad. I made a huge mistake and changed something in this update. I just released the fix but the fix. I will remove the achievement in tomorrow's update to fix the mistake :)

Please conform after the next update that you don't have it anymore :P Thx
[Android Apps and Games] MrBC:
I have noticed another small bug. I have both Bacon Reader and Reddit is Fun installed and don't have the Front Page achievement
[Android Apps and Games] slackydroid:
This is very strange. There something strage about it... can you please go and check the name of the packages ? Maybe they are somehow different but I don't see how.

Start the app and then go Menu > Settings > Applications > Running Services and check the package name of those two apps (e.g. com.etc.xyz)

Thx

LATER EDIT

Unfortunatly with this update a problem caused the Immortal and Hercules to unlock for everyone. Have no fear, the next update will revoke it and then will function as intended. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIGHT IT :P You will not keep it :) It wouldn't be fair for others :)

Please conform after the next update that you don't have it anymore :P Thx
[Android Apps and Games] Markyzz:
So everyone got this with the new update?

Sent from my phone.
[Android Apps and Games] slackydroid:
Unfortunatly with this update a problem caused the Immortal and Hercules to unlock for everyone. Have no fear, the next update will revoke it and then will function as intended. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIGHT IT :P You will not keep it It wouldn't be fair for others

Please conform after the next update that you don't have it anymore :P Thx
[Android Apps and Games] mulletcutter:
No, it says I've done it and it doesn't lie. :D
[Android Apps and Games] slackydroid:
:)) Well when you will actually do it ... then that will be something to brag about :) That way it will actually mean something ... now it was just a mistake everyone got so ... it has no meaning unless it is revoket and it will after the next update. Of course you can always refuse to update but that wouldn't be nice but you can always take a screenshot and keep it if you feel like you will never do it :laugh:
[Android Apps and Games] MrBC:
Package names are

com.onelouder.baconreader

&

com.andrewshu.android.reddit
[Android Apps and Games] mulletcutter:
I'll never get close to a day without a reboot. Plus..the updates not in my market yet
[Android Apps and Games] slackydroid:
Those are the ones I'm using for the achievement :/ they should work. Is this the only app install based achievement not working or all of them are not working for you? I will investigate the issue and try to come up with a fix as soon as possible
[Android Apps and Games] MrBC:
I have the Angry Birds, Xda, Steam achievements just this one is not working for some odd reason. I have rebooted, and done a clear cache/data still nothing.
[Android Apps and Games] Acerbus91:
Slight issue with the data achievement. Right before I hit 2 GB this happened
[Android Apps and Games] mulletcutter:
Fresh air is not fair... I'm like 300 ft above sea level :)
[Android Apps and Games] Acerbus91:
Hey, any chance of a widget for our home screen where we can pin our current goals? Also my sister Madison says the hidden achievements are gonna drive her crazy!
[Android Apps and Games] mulletcutter:
Also off of this, tablet side, make data - WiFi.
[Android Apps and Games] santiemanuel:
This is unfair. I've lost 8 achievements after update, 10 if we count the buggy ones. The rest I did them with no cheat, I don't want to sync my profile...
[Android Apps and Games] Rupert Norris:
This is perfect for my mum, I'm trying to teach her how to use her smartphone and this will give her a bit of incentive :)
[Android Apps and Games] slackydroid:
I will investigate. Thank you

I have the same issue after the update. I will check it out.

Yes, that would be an option for tablets but with higher values
[Android Apps and Games] slackydroid:
I am sorry to hear that. I will try to fix this so in the future none of this happens even if you don't sync.
[Android Apps and Games] santiemanuel:
So it's unrecoverable? The profile still has 30 achievements, so if I sync i will lost them from my page?
[Android Apps and Games] slackydroid:
Of course not. Sync doesn't delete, the only thing sync can do is ADD. Try syncing and let me know.

I will release a post explaining things about sync in the upcoming days so everybody knows what to expect
[Android Apps and Games] santiemanuel:
Great I'm back on 31 again thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] slackydroid:
I am working on fixing this annoying issue with resets. I think I finally have an idea where it comes from and I will try to fix it as soon as possible.
[Android Apps and Games] slackydroid:
New update with fixes

I just released a new update (1.14)

What's new

* Fix for the Front Page Of The Internet

* Fix for data usage for a user that got a negative value (if you didn't restart your phone in the meantime you should get it now) otherwise I am now preventing that to happen again

* Added some changes that might prevent in the next updates to reset your stats. Please let me know if you still lose your stats after the next updates (excluding this one that actually implements the fix)

Sorry for the inconvenience that the app is causing to some of you but I am working to avoid that in the future
[Android Apps and Games] mulletcutter:
31 damn, got me beat by 26 :)
[Android Apps and Games] MrBC:
Got my Front Page achievement. New update sorts it all out. Did not show up for a few mins but it did eventually :)
[Android Apps and Games] slackydroid:
Phonechievement icon

First custom phonechievement icons are out of the factory and will be added to the Bad Day and My Day Off phonechievements. The author would like to know your opinion on them. How do you like 'em ?
[Android Apps and Games] JC1988AD:
Looks pretty cool
[Android Apps and Games] Nezys:
R: [APP][2.0+]Phonechievements

This app is great!!

Thanks mate haha :D

Inviato dal mio GT-I9000 con Tapatalk 2
[Android Apps and Games] MrBC:
Looks good man.
[Android Apps and Games] santiemanuel:
How the Last Words achievement exactly works? I sent 6 SMS (just to be sure) after the low battery warning with 14% then made a call, 10:07 minutes and nothing. Tried sending 5 SMS after the call and no luck.

Edit: Also The missed calls achievement got reset from 100 to 0...
[Android Apps and Games] zyguo:
Archivement request: 1 month didn't use recovery to restore.
[Android Apps and Games] santiemanuel:
Looks complicated. I would suggest more achievements for the app category, like update 50 100 500 apps
[Android Apps and Games] Super_Dork_42:
I've had to uninstall this since the latest update because of a huge amount of battery usage. I ate 1/3 of my battery in two hours. Usually I a can get a day or of my phone. Looking at the battery stats says this is the second biggest user after the screen. Usually the screen is at about 80% and this time it was at 65 with Phonechievsments at 20%. Before the upstate it was the fourth or fifth most and was less than 10%. Please fix that because I love this app.

Also, suggestion. HOMIE DON'T PLAY THAT - install five apps in a day that you uninstall within 15 minutes of purchase. Free apps count, too. (number could have levels like 5, 10, 20, 50, etc.)

Also also, make Google+ a share option. :o
[Android Apps and Games] slackydroid:
It works as you described. I mean you did everything well but apparently it's bugged. I will look into it.

About the missed calls... only that one got reset ? Usually if you get a reset , all stats are being reset. Anyway, thx. I will look into it.

Yeah, it's kinda complicated :)

Do you keep your GPS, Mobile network, WiFI or anything else always on ? I will look and see what could be the cause of this because on many other devices it is reported as 0-6 % usage. I even have a friend with One S and he just reported me a battery ussage of aprox 3% since the last update...

Suggestion noted. Google+ will make it in the next update.
[Android Apps and Games] Acerbus91:
While this app if great, im resigning from it. No fun anymore with my sister informing me I'm not allowed to pass her xD any who congrats two the other two who are past me~~ I will however lurk around and offer suguestions as usual. For example : Top Dog - Be in first for more than ten days. And also how about Out of my Control - lose at least one position in the rankings.
[Android Apps and Games] Super_Dork_42:
Yes I keep wifi on almost all the time and GPS as well but the only difference has been this app and only since the latest update. Weird that your friend didn't see a difference and I did though.

Also another suggestion. HIGHLANDER - have only one non-stock app installed (this one) :P
[Android Apps and Games] slackydroid:
:laugh: funny one. I will add it :)

About the battery. I will optimise the app as much as possible and let you know so you can give it another try.
[Android Apps and Games] MrBC:
+1000 for the "There can be only one" achievement :)
[Android Apps and Games] slackydroid:
Today's update

Hello. Here comes a new update for phonechievements. Check the market , it should be available any now and then (aprox. 45 minutes)

What's new

* Added Google + as sharing option for individual unlocked phonechievements. You have to have an Android version > FROYO and the Google + app installed

* Added 3 new icons to 3 phonechievements. Please let me know how they look for you

* Added 1 new HIDDEN PHONECHIEVEMENT

* Made some changes to reduce battery drain. I don't know how much will this help but those who had problems please report if there's an improvement

Please let me know how the new version works for you.

In this weekend I will be concentrating on some key aspects like:

* Debugging all achievements and making them work properly

* Translations preparations

* Reducing battery drain

* Adding more of your suggestions

* Completing the profile website
[Android Apps and Games] santiemanuel:
Well that's an awesome weekend!
[Android Apps and Games] MrBC:
Thanks for the G+ sharing
[Android Apps and Games] Markyzz:
The new icons look nice, but my dedicated tester phonechievement reset :|

Edit: Everything that wasn't accomplished before the update has reset

Sent from my phone.
[Android Apps and Games] santiemanuel:
Not to me, but the stats got messed up. 2471 unlocked, 2691 remaining xD
[Android Apps and Games] satamusic:
love this app, keep those new icons coming!
[Android Apps and Games] slackydroid:
Do you by any chance know it you updated from 1.14 ? I mean did you make this update from the latest version or you had a little older version ? This could tell me if what I did in 1.14 worked entirely or not. Thx
[Android Apps and Games] Dream of Electric Sheep:
ScreenAchiever

Hey,

If you're having trouble phonechieving the Disco Disco Boom Boom, now you can do it the xda way -- with an app! :D

The app thread: ScreenAchiever.

@slackydroid: thanks for the fun app!
[Android Apps and Games] MrBC:
Nice idea, but I'm getting close (ish) to doing it manually. It is tempting to do it this way.
[Android Apps and Games] santiemanuel:
Data counter got stuck at 248 mb
[Android Apps and Games] slackydroid:
Did you restart you phone in the meantime ?
[Android Apps and Games] santiemanuel:
Yes it got unresponsive by another app and I had to force a reboot
[Android Apps and Games] slackydroid:
I think I know the cause then. It's because of that reboot. I will add a fix in the next update. Thx
[Android Apps and Games] Markyzz:
It was the latest.

Sent from my phone.
[Android Apps and Games] mcmb03:
just thought of something else, different types of awars would be cool based on the difficulty i.e. bronze, silver, gold, platinum
[Android Apps and Games] MrBC:
And sharing to FB to get an achievement. Could that be made to sharing to Twitter and G+ as well? Otherwise I'm never going to get it lol
[Android Apps and Games] santiemanuel:
And the Smoke Monster keeps resetting my stats, that's a thought one...
[Android Apps and Games] slackydroid:
Again ? Do you restart your phone often by taking out the battery ? :) Or does this happen after update ?

If you take out the battery in the exact same time when the app performs a save then you corrupt the save file :(
[Android Apps and Games] santiemanuel:
My battery is no removable(razr). Combokey to force a shutdown, I switch from wifi to data every 44 minutes. It got reset at 4, trying it again

I was downclocking my phone and it stopped responding.
[Android Apps and Games] slackydroid:
:) Yeah... I am constantly looking for a solution. If the phone stops responding / dies / has it's battery taken out while the app is performing a save, the file gets corrupt ... it's normal that it does. I think I will try to use a temp file. And then if the temp file is not corrupt copy it over the good one. First this was happening to many of you because the file got saved on each progress update (meaning like every second or ten times a second sometimes and when you were going to update the app, then the app would corrupt the file) Now I changed that and the save only occurs once 60 seconds. But there's still the possibility for the file to get corrupt if you shutdown the phone or update the app at the exact millisecond of time :)) But I will try to fix this as well. :)
[Android Apps and Games] Super_Dork_42:
Good news, everyone!

The latest update fixed my battery problem.
[Android Apps and Games] slackydroid:
That's wonderful news :p

Also tonight's update will bring some new improvements and fixes I hope.
[Android Apps and Games] mulletcutter:
This achevment makes my power button hurt
[Android Apps and Games] santiemanuel:
It just takes 15 minutes of rage :P
[Android Apps and Games] Impact7:
You made my day even if I don't want to use that app :D
[Android Apps and Games] moocowz:
Mobile data counter isn't advancing at all. Still on zero and I use a lot of data hungry apps. My data is always on.

I like the new icons! Well done.

I dig the geeky achievements. Maybe its just me, but some of the achievements don't seem to fit. If this is a smartphone achieve app to brag to friends about then why Paris? A better achievement might be going to Silicon valley or Google headquarters. And the altitude ones are just silly too IMHO. Mountain climbing doesn't make me a phone master.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] Xx James xX:
Ok so I'm going to tell you how to calibrate your battery, this is advised every time you flash a new ROM, you're probably asking why yourself why you would do this...

Advantages: every time you flash a new ROM your system gets confused and can result in your battery stats being incorrect meaning your phone might believe it has 0% battery and shut down despite having power left, this will fix this and so will actually give you a longer battery life

What you need:

The ability to read, and either

Cwm or the app "Battery calibrator" from Google play (I recommend the app)

OK.. so first charge your phone to 100% battery then go to either cwm recovery mode or the app, on cwm go to advanced settings and delete battery stats, on "battery calibrator" simply click the calibrate button and this will reset your battery data...

After doing either of these methods you're done, its recommended to let your battery drain completely before charging again but not needed...

I have included a screenshot of the very easy to use battery callibrator app... (having a problem with upload ill try in next post)

---I've definitely noticed that my battery lasts longer especially at staying over 80% before it would drain from 100 to 80 in literally half an hour now each percentage is equal and drains alot slower---

IF THIS GUIDE HAS HELPED YOU DONT FORGET TO SAY THANKS :)

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[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] Xx James xX:
There's no way to specifically see if your device needs calibrating which is why it's recommended after each flash, however if you believe your battery is draining quickly even while doing nothing on your device it's probably because you need to calibrate

Just uploaded the screenshot of "Battery calibrator app" View attachment 1642461

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[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] Androidnow:
Clearing battery life wont give you a longer battery life. It just corrects the battery reading. Thats about it.

Sent from GT-S5830i using Galaxy S4.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] TheBlackWolf:
+1

And other simpler way to calibrate is to reboot recovery - Go to advanced - Wipe battery stats.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] bounty hunter14:
When I clicked on the calibration button once it said calibrated....when I again clicked it prompted your phone is not rooted...I am running jellyblast rom....so device is definatly rooted....after some time it prompted this....moreover the app is not showing in superuser list....
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] Xx James xX:
Answers

The recovery method is in the guide, also this does extend your battery if your phone is switching off early because it believes you have no battery left when you do

Also to the guy who's having problems: that's normal after you click calibrate once you're done if you click it again you get that message

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[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] bounty hunter14:
It says batterystats.bin not found when i pressed the button second time means the device is calibrated as it got deleted when I first pressed the calibration button.....right?
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] Xx James xX:
Yes, once you clicked it it's done, and if you click it again that happens... It's all normal, the battery stats will be recreated when you run out of Battery which is why it's recommended to let it all run out

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[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] kewkie:
Used my ACE without calibration (on Simplicity v3.5 Rom) - Phone was fully loaded, after around 10 min it was from 100% to ~90-85%.

This morning i calibrated and after ~10 min it was from 100% to 93% ... guess it helps?!
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] Xx James xX:
Yes it means it has calibrated your battery,

its giving a more accurate reading now, :D

P.S The only way this can help "Extend" your battery is if your phone was reading 0% and shutting down despite still having power left,

alot of people pming me asking how it extends your battery... So yes it can extend your battery.... sort of :p
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] kewkie:
Yeah, but i have to add:

I'm using "One power guard" atm - this app is really awesome and helps alot against battery draining - i like this, plus Supercharge, DOMscript and battery calibration - its really nice :)
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] Xx James xX:
Yeah I've recently tested this, it even has an official review by XDA, but tbh it basically just changes your CPU parameters quickly (Several other apps can do this such as frills CPU meter app) and when certain conditions are met such as low battery, this app is by far the best of its kind (Fully customisable and autimated) but ... I don't really need it my phone lasts all day even when I'm gaming... I only lose 5-10% battery ovetnight

It does have a nice layout and good features graphs etc but... meh, my phones working good already

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