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Mrcapcom
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O wow i totally forgot that was releasing today. I haven't seen it though
Yeah, Chat heads is actually a really awesome feature. Like you said, you just need the messenger app. Apparently you can integrate it with texting from what I read. Not sure how though.
Just a quick note to say apparently the Duolingo app for Android is apparently finally coming in May.
Now if only the Khan Academy would get their shit together. Seems bizarre that an organisation trying to democratise access to education would only release on a platform where devices are $329+ as opposed to $70+.
Now if only the Khan Academy would get their shit together. Seems bizarre that an organisation trying to democratise access to education would only release on a platform where devices are $329+ as opposed to $70+.
The Faceless Master
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doesn't that SMS integration only work on the HTC First?
You're probably right since I can't seem to find the option anywhere. Kind of a bummer. I'm running CM10.1 so maybe there will be a workaround in the future.
I'd try Duolingo if it supported any language I want to learn
They're slowly expanding. Mandarin is up next I think and I suspect Japanese and Arabic are probably priorities.
Huh? Pretty sure its an Android feature. Its available on my Galaxy Nexus. With chat heads I might combine my SMS with FB. Would seem cool to have a friends head pop up with each text.
newdayrocks
Member
Nope, just tested it on my Galaxy Nexus Toro. Worked perfectly. I'm impressed!
Do you definitely need a facebook account for this?
newdayrocks
Member
Yeah, it looks like it.
newdayrocks
Member
Look in the Settings. They're not combined by default.
glaringradio
Member
Any reason why Facebook Home isn't available in the UK?
Seems a bit of a pisser since the actual Facebook app updated, then had a setting at the very bottom of the main settings menu saying "Enable Facebook Home". Only to take you to the play store and be all like "nah, not happening."
Anywhere I can just grab the apk from?
newdayrocks
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glaringradio
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I'm running CM10.1 nightly on a Galaxy S3 and my Messenger is the same version. Maybe it has to do with the device you're using :/
newdayrocks
Member
If it helps, I'm on the VZW Galaxy Nexus running the latest CyanogenMod Nightly.
Gs3 as well. This is weird. I'm on 10.1 M3. I don't think that should have anything to do with it though, but who knows.
glaringradio
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Oh I meant to say that mine was the same as mtsmylie's in that it has the MMS/SMS options... Must be something to do with the version of CM you're using then
JonathanEx
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XDA has it. You can sideload in different countries, but only if the device is approved at all.
glaringradio
Member
Cheers! Using it now...
It comes off as extremely lazy and half baked, it still utterly relies on use of the Facebook app (which isn't great to begin with) so it all feels a bit pointless. Plus seeing blurry pictures of your friends kids and shit as your background is quite frankly awful.
I mean seriously, you have to tap on your face, drag it up to apps circle, then drag the screen across just to get to the place where you can make a status update... Which you then tap on and it opens the Facebook app. I mean seriously, in terms of functionality it's a complete clusterfuck.
Plus there's this big grey square that literally has no use...
I mean literally. You tap on it and it does nothing... I was thinking that it would be a text entry box for posting a status update, but seemingly that makes too much sense for Facebook to realise.
It's all just pointless. All it does is make it easier to see your friends big dumb faces, but to do anything beyond liking/commenting on a status or photo, you've still to use the app itself.
Swing and a miss.
EDIT: Just seeing now that the big dumb grey square is so you can drag your favourite apps there... Didn't tell me that though
BastardSamurai
Member
Totally weird, I'm on Task AOKP for the Galaxy S2 and...
I even went into facebook settings and enabled Text messaging to see if that was linked, no luck!
Removed the app, reinstalled. Same thing.
Very strange.
chat heads is now incorporated into the FB Messenger app
The Faceless Master
Member
yeah, what happens is with normal people, that big grey square will have the apps that are on your home screens of your default launcher dropped onto there. it will import whatever shortcuts you have in the stock touchwiz or sense launcher, but since you're on CM it imports NOTHING so you're left with an empty screen of NOTHING.
I'm guessing that they don't function on Apex Launcher home pages, mine re-appear when in applications but vanish when on a home screen
The Faceless Master
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the app only supports the GS4/GS4/Note2/One and OneX
edit: XDA Ninjas modded the APK... http://d-h.st/qOz
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2232307
There are some apps they don't function in. They worked for me on Nova Launcher screens, Reddit Sync, Twitter etc, but not when playing a game.
Glad I can get that feature without installing Facebook Home now though, there doesn't seem to be a reason to install Home yet, at least not with this initial version. Not to mention it's not available in the UK even if I wanted to use it. Bizarre.
thanks!
SnakeswithLasers
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Anyone suggest a way to get my g+ messenger messages to show up in the general Messaging app? Messaging houses sms, mms, Google talk, but seemingly not Messenger.
Submarino Conversível
Member
Chatheads just popped for me, it's pretty cool
Kill Your Masters
Member
Enough of this FB Home nonsense, lets get back to some good apps, Unified Remote Full is on sale for a dollar.
Bought!
Yeah, I like Chathead, and I like the unified messenger, but I don't need Facebook taking over my lockscreen.
Yeah I gotta say that Facebook home giant appealing to me at all. I'm sure some people might like it though. Messenger is really awesome though. Hopefully I can sort out the probably with not having the SMS integration.
On a different subject, I finally bought a 32 GB SD card for my s3 for music. I can finally start retiring my old iPod touch. Maybe I'll just keep that for the gym.
On a different subject, I finally bought a 32 GB SD card for my s3 for music. I can finally start retiring my old iPod touch. Maybe I'll just keep that for the gym.
fluffydelusions
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I've updated random app to include prime & composite numbers as well as reminders.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wiY29tLmZsdWZmeWRlbHVzaW9ucy5hcHAucmFuZG9tIl0.
Also I'm working on an SMS blacklist app. So far it just blacklists numbers, going to add keywords next. Any other request to add in?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wiY29tLmZsdWZmeWRlbHVzaW9ucy5hcHAucmFuZG9tIl0.
Also I'm working on an SMS blacklist app. So far it just blacklists numbers, going to add keywords next. Any other request to add in?
I wanted to get SD card for music but the volume on the s3 is just too low - at the highest setting (with headphones in). yes you can download volume boosters but it aint the same. Really baffles me why Samsung put such a low volume on the device.