Help Dormant mode and Google Now

[mpohland2783]

When I first upgraded to JB yesterday I ignored the Google Now option. How do I set it up? Also, how do I set up dormant mode as I can't see anything in settings?

 

[SUroot]

Not sure what dormant mode is. For google now, use the Google search widget or long hold menu to bring up Google search.

In there, press menu, settings, Google now

 

[mpohland2783]

I thought a new JB feature was the ability to set hours where you didn't want notifications or calls etc.

 

[GTWalling]

That would be Blocking mode under Settings.

 

[mpohland2783]

I don't see blocking mode in settings.

 

[SUroot]

Well its there unless you're from the USA and are on one if those meddling carriers that removes android functions for no reason.

 

[joggy]

Also, how do I set up dormant mode as I can't see anything in settings?

And if you are indeed on a US carrier that does disable functions for no apparent reason (eh hem, Verizon) and do want to use it, check out this method which also works on the VZ GSIII:

How to: Enable “Blocking Mode” on Verizon’s Galaxy Note 2 – Droid Life

 

[mpohland2783]

Thanks. I got it now but every time I try to allow certain contacts to call it stops working.

 

[nytmare]

And if you are indeed on a US carrier that does disable functions for no apparent reason (eh hem, Verizon) and do want to use it, check out this method which also works on the VZ GSIII:

How to: Enable “Blocking Mode” on Verizon’s Galaxy Note 2 – Droid Life

Thanks for the info. I downloaded the app and set up a shortcut. But it places an icon on my status bar. Any idea how to get rid of the icon without rooting?

 

[thequeenscheese]

this google noe first time ive played withit- and have no idea what im doing ive selected my area etc in weather selected a mates house when asked if i wanted to know time to his house (how did it know his address? ive not put it in any gogle acc etc or used now before )..
1 do these notifications just pop up on the homescreen?
2 how do i add an new one like the pedometer as it just directs me to a wed site via other cards andf theres no add link on the site?
3 the how long to get home doesnt appear to have a from where i am now function - the abroad other curency and points of interest arnt much use to me for that?

in uk..

 

[cedjunior]

And if you are indeed on a US carrier that does disable functions for no apparent reason (eh hem, Verizon) and do want to use it, check out this method which also works on the VZ GSIII:

How to: Enable

 

[funkylogik]

Thanks for the info. I downloaded the app and set up a shortcut. But it places an icon on my status bar. Any idea how to get rid of the icon without rooting?

On JB, you should be able to find the app in App Manager, and theres a new box "show notifications".. just uncheck it mate?

 

[nytmare]

On JB, you should be able to find the app in App Manager, and theres a new box "show notifications".. just uncheck it mate?

Good idea. Didn't know that was a new feature in JB. Unfortunately, it didn't work. I suspect it's because you use the app to create a shortcut and it's the shortcut that's placing the icon on the status bar. Hmmm... Thanks though.