Android Newb... Need Help...

[mrchris1234]

I'm coming from an entirely Windows Mobile background and got the EVO today as my first Android Phone.

While trying to figure out how to change the "favorites" list of contacts (the app/widgety thing on the same screen as the on/off for 4g/wi-fi/etc) I removed it instead. I can't seem to figure out how to add it back.

I found that by long pressing a blank part of the screen it lets you add icons for things but going through all of the available lists (apps, widgets, etc) I couldn't find the favorites to add back.

I'd kind of like to have it back short of a hard reset, any help is appreciated.

[reprod]

You can find these things under Widget --> Settings

Everything you need is right there... Enjoy...

[LoungeLizard]

The only thing I have under settings are the 4G, WiFi, GPS, etc buttons, no favorites widget that I could find.

edit: nevermind Under widgets, select People and then you can select the thin favorites tab

I don't wanna start a new thread.. so my question is how do I prevent a preview of my text messages from showing when the screen is locked? I just want it to show the Icons and not the messages..
thx

[reprod]

This is actually a good question... It might not be possible without a root and flash though. I dont think stock Android does this.

Another option is to just install another lock screen like Lock 2.0 or something.

That really sucks..

[masterninja]

Originally Posted by Raheinm

I don't wanna start a new thread.. so my question is how do I prevent a preview of my text messages from showing when the screen is locked? I just want it to show the Icons and not the messages..
thx

Are you using stock messaging or 3rd party? If using stock, I would suggest getting Handcent from market, you can disable preview features. Don't forget to disable "auto retrieve" on the stock messaging app. or you'll get doubles of every message.

[ubigred]

I looked in the manual but couldnt find it....how do I reset the evo?

[Biofall]

Originally Posted by masterninja

Are you using stock messaging or 3rd party? If using stock, I would suggest getting Handcent from market, you can disable preview features. Don't forget to disable "auto retrieve" on the stock messaging app. or you'll get doubles of every message.

Just use handcent and it'll all be good. Get if off the market by searching. And don't be afraid of asking, I'm an android nub too.

[tool2269]

Originally Posted by ubigred

I looked in the manual but couldnt find it....how do I reset the evo?

a factory reset and clear everything??settings>privacy>factory reset