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[P3300, MDA Compact III General] kurtya:
how to enable GPRS autoconnect

I think I have got it:

Firstly you need a regedit program like PHM regedit (registry editor).

You have to change the following registry entries to 0.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\PhoneExtendFunction:

.)EnableCPHSONS;

.)NoGPRSAutoAttach.

I think, these were changed by the disable-autoconnect-GPRS CAB Program to 1.
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] jamin100:
Look here

http://www.xda-orbit.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?1
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] AdamZimmer:
hi,

I try the disable GPRS and it work. However how to enable it again ?

www.staffingpower.com

sentersoftech.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] jjmstang:
I am S-off and rooted on Verizon. What file or files do I have to freeze via TBU to not get the soon to be released update ?

Thanks in advance
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] andybones:
delete or rename from .apk to .bak

system/app

HtcOMADM_SettingsPlugin_VZW.apk

HtcOMADM_VZW.apk
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Dougau:
A custom recovery like CWM or TWRP should also cause the update to fail.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] jjmstang:
Okay thanks for the quick responses
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] S1L3nTShaDoWz:
Figured I'd add on to these answers.

Modifying anything will pretty much mess up the OTA's. As far as I know if everything is not 100% stock (besides S-OFF & bootloader unlock) then the update will fail.

Root your phone = failed update

Custom recovery = failed update

Edit a file in /system (add a line or remove a line or change 0 to 1 in something) = failed update

Etc
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Mudvayne622:
Can't you just freeze the Updater 6. whatever with titanium?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] BadUsername:
Yes, that will prevent a nag, but it would still allow you to manually update it in settings.

I'd follow what Andy said, then it's for sure unable to update

---------- Post added at 04:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:07 PM ----------

This is mostly true, but sometimes the overall update will fail but bits and pieces of it will actually pass. This is exactly what you don't want.

For example, a new bootloader would pass, but the system and the recovery push would fail. This could potentially lock your bootloader. It's still better to stop the update without giving it a chance to install, despite having root and a custom recovery.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] andybones:
It will cause it not to install, but won't stop the nag to install the OTA. :)
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] OdinValknir:
Can't you stop it by going into About/software update and unchecking auto download?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Mudvayne622:
Thanks I wasn't sure. This is my first HTC (former Motorola fan). Even once the developers get ahold of the update and create a flashable zip for us do we still need to put the stock recovery back or flash the update.zip in custom recovery? I'm S-Off, BL unlocked and rooted with TWRP.

---------- Post added at 08:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:01 PM ----------

Once I saw this I was curious about that option. But every time I go into About/Software Update, settings crashes. Maybe due to Sense 6 Toolbox in my settings menu?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] OdinValknir:
I'm not 100% sure... I am actually curious about all this too... This phone is the first and only phone I've ever unlocked/rooted/ S-off etc.... I'm currently running Venom Viper ONE ROM on Here and have neglected to flash the most current version bc it's based on 4.3

I'm still waiting to see how it all pans out... And clueless as to how to update kitkat once it does come through... Whether I can do it manually... Or if I have to go back to stock sense 6 so on and so forth... Guess we shall see
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] BadUsername:
You can do it manually through fastboot, all you're going to want to update is the firmware.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] OdinValknir:
Through fastboot? I have never seen an option for firmware or update in fastboot... Again.. forgive me I am still relatively new to all this
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] BadUsername:
It's not going to update the rom, but it'll update your baseband and other firmware, you can package it in a flashable zip and flash it in a custom recovery or with the fastboot flash command.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] GarnerArms:
Will renaming the files with ES File Explorer work instead of TBU. I had to schedule the update for later this evening, hoping that I can rename with ES and be done with it.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] andybones:
Yessir, just rename to .bak rather than .apk :)
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] GarnerArms:
Awesome. Do I need to rename both or just the setting plug-in?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] JoeSyko:
FYI: I froze the updater w/ TBU and the nag continued to....nag. I renamed the APK files and so far so good.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] calebcabob:
Andy, good to see you on here with the M8:)

I had the G3 for a couple weeks...it was ok I guess, but I already have a tablet. Ha, needed to be able to hold my phone with one hand. G3 is overrated!

I'm about to root and I'll be sure to try out any ROMs you have made for the M8!!:) :)
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] charliemopps:
I was rooted with weaksauce and it pestered me with the update relentlessly. Every time I turned on the phone I had to click a bunch of junk to get rid of it. Unfortunately I did not realize this was a full OS update, it just mentioned updating to the fancy charging thing and clicked "yes" to be rid of the annoyance. As soon as I clicked it my phone rebooted and I knew I was in trouble. Lost root and can't get it back without paying for sunshine. I'm poor! :(
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] andybones:
this is why I suggest a custom recovery even for stock users.

the OTA would have failed.

$25 is worth the S-OFF IMHO. :)
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] swatcop1:
Every time I try to change the name with file manager it says "for read only"

I tried using root manager and it closes eveytime I try to make the change.

?????
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Dougau:
I don't know what file manager your using but it may require you to change permission of the system folder from read only to read/write.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] swatcop1:
Ok was able to change the file names using ES File Explorer:good:
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] WhySoSerious_058:
so just use root browser, find these two .apks and rename them to .baks and those damn annoying update notifications will stop? awesome
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] andybones:
Yes sir and will remove the software update spot in settings.apk :)
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] schneid:
Phone Trying to Update

Have HtcOMADM_SettingsPlugin_VZW.apk and HtcOMADM_VZW.apk renamed as .BAK, Updater frozen in TiBU, and Don't bother me selected in Settings. Whats going on? Anything else i can do to block it before sunshine 3.0 is released?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] BadUsername:
With those changed you can't even manually accept the update, you're good to go.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] nmtn:
block OTA updates without being rooted?

Hello,

I have a similar question, although I am not rooted (I'm not really sure what rooting is and not prepared to do it). I am new to android, and just got the HTC One M8. It came with 4.4.4 installed and is bugging me constantly to update. I've read not great things about the update to lollipop and I am not ready to do it yet. Is there anyway to get the phone to stop nagging me about the updates? I've disabled auto updates in google play and there is no option for me to do so under "software">software update. I only have the option to see what I am running and check for updates.

Also, will this automatically install on my phone eventually without my permission?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] robocuff:
Sorry to say, if you want to get rid of the nag, your only option is to be rooted (root is the equivalent of administrator on a Windows PC). Root will allow you to do lot of things that you can't do right now. Getting rid of the OTA nag being one of them. If you should decide to root your phone, you have to do it before you install the OTA. At this time, there is no way to get root access on lollipop.

That said, the OTA won't install if you don't give it permission to. Just be sure you press the right button when the nag pops up. ;)
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] nmtn:
Thank you very much for this response. I turned on my phone this morning and there was a notification that there are 38 updates available in the notification bar- not the full screen system update thing. I swiped it away, but now wonder if I should have done that. I am always so wary of updating things on phones--is this the best approach on the M8? I wouldn't even know how to get that notification back...

Also, should I decide to root in the future, where is the best place to learn about how to do that?

Thank you very much.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] emalave32:
Hello, The easiest was would probably be do the Sunshine S-off method, as it will give you S-off, unlock the bootloader, and then flash a custom recovery through your bootloader. The site for this is http://theroot.ninja/ its $25 but I have heard almost no issues with this method at all, also it has advantages, as you can switch between kitkat and lollipop at will, where if you just have root, you would be limited. Now, you can freeze apps when rooted but sometimes that causes other issues, like software updates, and for example sometimes on Sprint it causes issues on trying to update the prl / profile. Dont have Verizon. But the best way to get rid of nags, is to get Xposed, (works on kitkat and lollipop) and get the module download call notify clean. The instruction for it is simple, but you would activate the module and once the update pops up, you open the module and it will show you a list of all active notifications, and you would select the ones you would not like to get notifications from, and then nags are a thing of the past. Seems like alot but its easier than you think. Just always do research, so you dont turn your awesome phone into a paper weight. Good luck

Also use this site for reference - http://htconeroot.com/htc-one-root/how-to-root-verizon-htc-one-m7m8-and-unlock-bootloader/
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] gjrscribe:
Andy,

What files to alter if I'm running the VZW M8 GPE Rom?? Thanks!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] andybones:
There are a few ways listed here. I long press and block that way.

http://xdaforums.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/development/rom-vzw-stock-gpe-5-1-lmy47o-h9-t3212413/page25
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] gjrscribe:
Yeah..my only concern about that is blocking other Google Play Service notices that may come through. Thanks as always.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] andybones:
No problem. Which notices are you concerned about? I've been using this method for awhile and haven't had any issues yet.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] gjrscribe:
When you put it that way...I guess none! :confused:
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Grim102:
This works

I have the HTC 10 with a Verizon plan. My device is rooted and the OTA update prompts were really bothering me. I tried many recommended methods of stopping them to no avail. Eventually, this is what I did:

I noticed that the update package was always being saved to a folder called /data/carrierota

So, I used Root Explorer to change the permissions of /data/carrierota to read only.

That's it. No more OTA system updates.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Grim102:
Update: The insidious OTA updates found a way past this by creating a new folder called /data/carrierota2

So, I clicked on the update notification to get more info and I saw that the application doing this is called htcdm. So I used Titanium backup and un-installed htcdm. That has kept me OTA free for a week now.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] andybones:
Post #2 worked on M8 and also works for HTC 10.

:cool:
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[Moto 360] Solutions Etcetera:
In the Android Wear app, in settings under 'Mute app notifications' I see the following:

Like it is expecting this app to be installed on my Moto X. Anyone know what app it is?

Are others seeing this?
[Moto 360] jlrogers:
Not there for me
[Moto 360] vw65bus:
It's on my g3, was curious what it was also. I was thinking it might be built into the watch and just shows up as being able to mute but it's not installed thru phone to do so.
[Moto 360] daijizai:
Probably the stock heartrate and step counter that comes with it. That is weird!
[Moto 360] andypiznti:
Yeah i have that too. looked for a google fitness app, but didnt see one. im on s4
[Moto 360] gtriamy:
I'm pretty sure this would be the Google Fit app that's on the Android L preview.
[Moto 360] ChrisAshton84:
I have the Android L preview on my Nexus 5 but don't see any Google Fit app (at least, not in the app drawer). Is it a user launchable application, or just a system library?
[Moto 360] gtriamy:
I haven't played with the developer preview so I'm not sure.

This seems to be what I remember from the July announcement:

developers.google.com/fit/

But I'm not sure it's integrated into what Google released.
[Android Apps and Games] wts1:
screen shoots please ? :)
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
uploaded! ;)
[Android Apps and Games] LittlePea13:
Great job

I'll keep an eye to see how it evolves. By now it looks promising.
[Android Apps and Games] steelersmb:
It would be great to include the ability to add widgets as well.
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
Yes, it's planned. I will add the features I have planned so that you know them. But that's after bug fixing, when the app is open source. So it'll take a while yet. At least a month.
[Android Apps and Games] theJackalope:
Awesome! (some feedback)

I've been looking for something like this for so long. I simply love shortcuts. I've been trying it for a day now and here is my feedback (and some suggestions):

- Settings don't apply inmediately. You have to turn off and close the app and then restart it for them to work. (It would be awesome to see real-time changes (i don't know how difficult that is), for example, for the vertical position of the border detection).

- The alt+tab function is simply genius, i use it more times than i expected. Keep that up.

- Rows and columns could be editable for each table. For example, i got a "Contacts table" (where a folder in my main page redirects to) where i'd like 6 contacts but i want 4x3 icons in my "Main table". So that would be a cool feature too.

- The permanent icon: I don't know it's purpose. If it's only to close the app, maybe an in-app long press button or something will do better and be less invasive for the drawer?

That's all for now, i will edit, if you want, with more feedback on the next days. :good:
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
Thank you very much for your feedback. About settings, I know that and its in the bug list to be fixed.

Rows and columns editable for each table is also into consideration. Nevertheless I don't think it is intuitive because the cells would not be in the same position.

And if the permanent icon means the notification, it is because to ensure that the app is not killed by the system, it is required to have a permanent notification.

If you give me more feedback it will be highly appreciated ;)
[Android Apps and Games] theJackalope:
Here's some more

Here are two more things i noticed:

- The border detector sometimes gets graphically buggy and it shows a big rectangle where the thin line should be. I assume it's the detector losing its transparency. I have a Nexus 4 running cm11 M10 (maybe it's only my problem)

- And second, sometimes when you accidentally fast click the border, it opens youtube (in my case the top central shortcut) instead of the one that belongs to the very edge of my screen (which i have empty to prevent this cases in particular, though it seems not to work)

I leave a screenshot with my config also.
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
About the big rectangle in my phone it happens very very rarely. But I'll fix it as soon as I discover what causes it.

And about launching YouTube, I'll look into it. Nevertheless it shouldn't be necessary to leave that cell empty if you use the "distance to drag necessary..." preference. I know the name is not intuitive but it prevents the detector from opening the launcher when the drag is very short (taps).

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] aravindsagar:
Nice work

Awesome app, I'd love to see it fully perfected!

Here's my feedback:

1. When the launcher is activated when in SwiftOpen Settings, the activity stack is all messed up, (especially if you go into creating a new table and opening the launcher while configuring it). While pressing back, the same activities come repeatedly and I have to press back a lot of times to exit the settings. Not a big issue, but a rough edge to be polished. I think it can be solved by providing a separate task stack for the launcher activity alone, by specifying a

android:taskAffinity

for the launcher activity in the manifest file.

2. Android limitation of launching an activity from a service only after at least 5 sec, is unfortunate. I was riddled with the same problem, however to overcome that, I replaced the activity and made the entire thing "draw over other apps". I am not sure whether it'll work properly in this case, but worth a try anyway.

I'll come back soon for the updates. :)

Edit: I guess point 2 is in place, since I don't see the delay anymore.
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
I noticed the stack issue and forgot to write it down, so haven't tried to fix it. I'll try as soon as possible. Thanks for the feedback!
[Android Apps and Games] theJackalope:
The "Distance of drag necessary..." works just perfectly fine!

I also noticed the stacking-back problem but i thought it was only me...

Keep up the awesome job!

Edit: Trying out the new v0.3 and noticed one thing, it's hard to explain so i'll try my best.

When you swipe away the apps from the "recent menu" (i dont know how to call it, it's the bottom right soft button on a Nexus4) and you leave it completely empty, using the Alt+tab function closes the app everytime.

It may be silly but that's a bug i think (although not very critical )
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
Thanks! I hadn't noticed that. I'll try to fix it as soon as possible! It's not a typical scenario, though
[Android Apps and Games] classic20:
Liking it very much so far. Looking forward to new updates!
[Android Apps and Games] 1ceb0x:
Swift Open L cannot be installed if downloaded through tapatalk. The total size is 6bytes.
[Android Apps and Games] ovizii:
Just wanted to add that the name is already taken in the GOogle Play market => https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.epicunlock.rx24race&hl=en

Apart from that, awesome app but I really would like to see drag and drop re-arrangement options for setting up my tables its a bit of a pita to remove and re-add when setting thigns up :-/
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
Thanks for telling me about the name. When I looked for it it didn't appear (or I didn't see it). Nevertheless I'll put Swift open - Launcher or something like this, in the play store.

About drag and drop, it's in the long lost of to-dos but not a priority. First I have to fix some bugs. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] jimsandpoint:
Folder suggestion

Great App! Please consider allowing custom icon for each folder.
[Android Apps and Games] samsexy98:
Is it just me that I don't see a noticeable difference with this app. Any insights would be helpful.
[Android Apps and Games] danividalg:
Hi,

I think I have found the problem with recent calls.

If the last N calls (being N the number of recent calls icons you have configured) are on your phone book (contacts) then all is ok.

If any of this last calls are not in your contacts then SwiftOpen crashes.

I think it could be because of SwiftOpen does not manage correctly when one of this numbers are not in your contacts.

In this case I think SwiftOpen should simply draw the phone number instead of the name of the contact because it is not possible to get the name because of it is not in your contact list.

Hope this help to fix this small bug.

Thanks for your great app! :D
[Android Apps and Games] owe2003:
I can confirm that this happens to me as well. As long as the recent call is in my contacts, I have no problems. As soon as it's a number not in my contacts, the app crashes.

Also, it would be nice if the recent app skipped an app that I already permanently put on the grid.

Edit: Or create a blacklist of apps to never appear in the recent cell.
[Android Apps and Games] android404:
Hi. With the free version ofsmart task launcher i have 81 spots simultaneously, with the paid version i can reach 729 spots. Am i missing something with swift open? The description says "as many shortcuts as you wish", but actually it's never more than12 at a time?
[Android Apps and Games] Alfonso87:
[MENTION=3998102]lotdrops[/MENTION] Great work with this app: it's light, it's fast, works really fine on my N5.

I just got a question...in the video of xdatv where Jared talk about this app (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK0vJJYBOWA) he says "the way android is made, when you jump to home there is a slight delay in touch response", anybody could explain me this ? :o
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
Thanks! If you are in an app, and press the home button to go to your launcher, no app can be launched within 5 seconds from a service -e.g. Swiftopen. So after you press home and launch an app with SwiftOpen you have to wait a bit until it launches...

First, if apps&shortcuts, if you press the menu button you can change the grids size (the number of rows and columns).

Also, if you add a folder to your main grid, that folder will lead to another grid that can be filled with new shortcuts. You can have as many folders as you wish as they can be nested, and thus as many shortcuts as you want. However, the more you have the more ram that will be used (I will improve the ram usage as soon as I can).

It will be fixed soon.

About skipping an app already in the grid or blacklisting, it's likely that I'll add it, but not sure when. Thanks for the suggestion!

It's true. It worked, but I changed something that made it crash. It'll be fixed in the next update.

Thanks for the effort of finding exactly what was wrong, it is very helpful!

I don't understand what do you mean. If it is between the last and the previous version, you can see in the changelog what is new.
[Android Apps and Games] samsexy98:
I mean this app is to make open the app faster but I don't see any noticeable difference in the speed. The normal timing for opening the apps and the timing for opening the apps with SwiftOpen is almost the same. Am I missing something?
[Android Apps and Games] Charlie:
All working great, thanks ????
[Android Apps and Games] Alfonso87:
[MENTION=3998102]lotdrops[/MENTION] my Gosh...and why does android work like this? Lmao I have never noticed it before :D
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
Faster means that the time since you think of opening an app until it is actually open is the minimum possible.

To open an app with SwiftOpen you only need to drag and release, one gesture. With a standard launcher you push the home button, wait, look for the app and then open it. If it is not in the main screen or it is in a folder you even need several taps.

And with alt-tab or recent apps you can even jump between two apps without using the slow "recents" from the system.