So, this here would be my very first post to XDA Forums! With that being said, I think it's safe to say I'm somewhat, if not very much a noob.
But let's get into it shall we?
I recently (2 days ago) flashed the Liberty 1.5 Rom onto my D2. Previous to that I rooted my phone about two months prior using the Z4 easy root app, but shortly after realized I didn't really know what I was doing (all I wanted to do was delete, what I now know is called 'bloatware' apps off of my phone) Then I found Liberty. so beautiful! .. so I figured out how to flash it easily by dl it from my pc and copy and pasting it to my sd card then loading using D2 Bootstrap Recovery.
Okay okay, now REALLY getting to what this is all about..
I saw, and fell in love with the Kovicon Hybrid icon pack. I want it!.. I just don't know how to go about getting it! I already dl'd it onto my pc from a Droid Forum site droidforums.net/forum/xeudoxus/48683-release-kovicon-hybrid-icon-pack.html to be exact. And now I'm not sure where to go from there. Do I use MetaMorph, do I unload the .zip file from Bootstarp Recovery?
Please help!! I'd be eternally grateful!!
Thanks for bearing with my, how you say, noob..ie..ness?
It's all good. Everyone has to start somewhere.
I glanced over the article, and it looks like you'd use Metamorph. I am, honestly, to lazy to type up a full set of instructions, so if you will forgive that short falling, I will direct you over to a set of pretyped instructions:
http://droidpirate.com/2010/08/18/installing-custom-metamorph-theme/
If ya have any further questions, encounter any problems, need some elaboration, etc feel free to ask.
Oh, I understand, I too suffer from said laziness .. Okay, I am looking into it now! This may take some time ha Thanks for responding in the first place! :-D
Omgosh!!! I did it!!! Thank you sooooooo much!!! this is awesome .. now I just need to find out how to change the launcher thing, the thing that normally has the app list button, and phone button and browser .. do you have any idea how to do that???
Congradulations. And, I prob do (or atleast can find instructions if i dont), but I am not sure what you are wanting to change? To a diffrent launcher? Change the buttons that are there? Change the look/background? Something else entirely? Give me alittle more info, and I'll do my best to find you the info you need.
hahah alright, well I tried posting a rather amazing picture that summed it up completely, but since I am so new it wouldn't let me .. Okay, it's the button(s) on your main screen. The one that is normally in the middle, if you tap it, it brings up all your apps. And then next to it usually on the left is the phone button to dial numbers. Then usually on the right is a button for a browser or sms! .. Ya know???
That's usually how it is by default? Unless you mean you wanna apply a new theme to it?
Maybe try PMing me the pic/link?
Sorry to get back like a whole day later! .. I found out it's called a dock. And yeah I was just wondering if I could custom theme that, and where to find different dock icons and such .. I know I could always use Adw Launcher, but I can never really get into that.
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I dont really think you can theme the stock launcher that much. Though custom launchers - such as ADW, Launcher Pro, etc - have a wide variety of customization options.
Gilgamesh, you are pretty wrong. You CAN theme launcher2.apk
If you look at my pink steel theme it is completely different from other launcher2s. It has 4 shortcuts at the bottom 6 items in the menu and a 3d app drawer. I could even make the dock invisible if I wanted to. You can't do as much to the stock launcher (launcher2) but you can still do a bunch of customization.
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Didn't say you couldn't do it at all, just was saying the options were more limited compared to the other launchers. Being that the other launchers have far more options, far more information, imo are easier to theme, and again imo preform allot better; it would, as always, imo, make the OPs life allot easier if he focused on the other launchers.
Related
SWYPE (Vibrant) MetaMorph Themes
Updated 8/19 with Sketch Pad Swype
Updated 8/20 Purpinkle Swype & Status Bar
Here are a bunch of Swype MetaMorphs I have been working on for the Vibrant. I plan on making more so keep checking in, and feel free to make suggestions!
I am by no means into any major developing or coding. I'm just into basic theming at this point. I make these because I enjoy mixing up my Vibrant and proving why Android is the best OS.
A special thanks to hoey2011 that got me started working on these by being the first I know of to create swype themes.
(Unzip & Apply) with MetaMorph. Use at your own risk! I have tested all on my Vibrant first with no problems. Reboot is not necessary.
Toss a donation in the hat if you like this artist's work
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Enjoy!
Ok here is something for the ladies. Hook your girlfriend's Vibrant up! (or maybe you like purple yourself... not that anything is wrong with that)
I Included a Status Bar Morph too on this one! (remixed clearbar posted by junkdruggler)
PurpinkleSwype.zip
Purpinklebar.zip
This is an updated Purpinkle status bar with no battery indicator. This is made for applying on top of the many new (more accurate) battery inidcators you can find on xda). So flash your new battery indicator, then morph this on top.
Purpinkle4batterymods.zip
SketchPadSwype.zip
cyanogenswype.zip
SketchedWoodSwype.zip
DarkLimeSwype.zip
DarkLimePlasticSwype.zip
SketchedSwype.zip
RedGlassTiles.zip
Question.....
Will this work with other phones? I have swype on my rooted htc Hero.
Would love a themed version of swype i was wondering when someone would do this
NeeceeBabe said:
Will this work with other phones? I have swype on my rooted htc Hero.
Would love a themed version of swype i was wondering when someone would do this
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I'm pretty sure these will only work on the Vibrant because they replace files with the same names.. If any developers provide me with the necessary files pulled from various other phones/roms I can theme them out. As much as i would like to make them for other phones, I would hate to not be able to test them myself. But we shall see...
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Will this work with other phones? I have swype on my rooted htc Hero.
Would love a themed version of swype i was wondering when someone would do this
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Well, my suggestion would be, instead of browsing the Vibrant forum, which contains WVGA resolution themes, etc., why not browse the G1/Magic/HVGA resolution boards? If anyone has made themes for Swype there, they will work with your version, since you have HVGA resolution as well
My old Swype thread in the G1 forum is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7725289
Check that first, then if you have questions, search for HVGA Swype metamorph. Most likely mine will come up along with some others.
Wow i really love these themes. i cant wait until i get my vibrant to use them.
I'm sorry how do I apply? I unzipped but don't know where to go from there.
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put .zip in folder
open metamorph
unzip new theme
use the back arrow, find the .zip
it will extract, then press "close"
now it shows what is going to be changed, click "apply all" in the bottom right
It will take about 30 seconds
close metamorph and open swype, you new theme is awesome.
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put .zip in folder
open metamorph
unzip new theme
use the back arrow, find the .zip
it will extract, then press "close"
now it shows what is going to be changed, click "apply all" in the bottom right
It will take about 30 seconds
close metamorph and open swype, you new theme is awesome.
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Thanks for the reply, my phone is not rooted. Thank you for the help.
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You need to be rooted. USB debugging enabled.
Themes look awesome. Having one small prob. Once I save the .zip to folder on my SD, I can open the folder in metamorph but it then says "nofiles". Does it need to be on phone mem?
I created a folder on my external sd ( sdcard/sd/morphs )
Can you change back to the original theme swype?
And my phone is moving extremely slow now.
*Edit* speed has picked up on my phone but i still would like to change back
acjames said:
Can you change back to the original theme swype?
And my phone is moving extremely slow now.
*Edit* speed has picked up on my phone but i still would like to change back
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I'm a bit hurt that you don't find any of my themes to be better than stock... but here is a link to stock as well as some other themes courtesy of Hoey2011
lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=755112
^ to be fair, he thought the image over swype could be showing down his phone. I would not be too offended.
s15274n said:
^ to be fair, he thought the image over swype could be showing down his phone. I would not be too offended.
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Dont worry I put " lol " at the end of my comment because I was being sarcastic
Its not actualy an image over swype... it directly replaces the original images. Mine lags for a second or two after flashing it.. but this is just brief and not an ongoing issue...
Any chance of getting the plasticlime one in colors other than lime. Like the blue outlining the text box? Please
My swype let is hanging off the screen, the stock vibrant one is the same what's up with that? Can you please provide the files from the existing galaxy s rom please
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sensi_ said:
My swype let is hanging off the screen, the stock vibrant one is the same what's up with that? Can you please provide the files from the existing galaxy s rom please
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The files in the stock vibrant metamorph are LITERALLY pulled directly from the apk used to display them. Also, there is no such thing as "the" galaxy s rom, as there are way too many variants now to single it out like that, like we could with the G1, Hero, etc. I have a GT9000 thread in themes and apps, maybe you could look for some help there? I do not have a 9000 to test on or I would, but seeing as how much of the basic software is the same, Swype, Samsung Keyboard, Touchwiz, etc., I don't see why these morphs are not aligned properly.
Hopefully you can provide more information to help us help you
motorjonny said:
I'm a bit hurt that you don't find any of my themes to be better than stock... but here is a link to stock as well as some other themes courtesy of Hoey2011
lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=755112
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I am actually using the cyanogen one but I always like to be able to change back if I needed to for some reason. Good Job on the themes tho.
I replied on your thread in the sgs forum- hope this info helps you, if bout il take a screenshot tonite. Its definitely to do with the 'i' logo above the swype one, look at any of the keyboards on these phones and you'll see
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I rooted my app months ago and I see people with all these cool themes and homescreens but I want to know how they get them. Like I keep reading CM7 DasBamf all these things like what are they? How do I start using them so I can download themes. The forum makes things so complicated can some one please break down amd like guide me step to step process on how to get cm7 or any other thing so I can start getting cool themes
EmmanKR said:
I rooted my app months ago and I see people with all these cool themes and homescreens but I want to know how they get them. Like I keep reading CM7 DasBamf all these things like what are they? How do I start using them so I can download themes. The forum makes things so complicated can some one please break down amd like guide me step to step process on how to get cm7 or any other thing so I can start getting cool themes
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Awesome guide http://teambamf.net/showthread.php/718-How-to-flash-a-ROM
Easiest way is to download stuff from market such as beautiful widgets and go launcher. With those two you can download themes and widget packs that are much easier for a new comer to understand than flashing a theme that may break your Rom.
If I helped you in any way please use the thank you button
I've read that but like for cool themes it says I for CM7 or for DasBamf and like whars the difference between a rom and a theme x(
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Roms are the operating systems of the phone, so to speak. Themes make them look how you want. For example, changing all button presses to blue. You need to install a rom, as someone linked a few posts up. Then from there you will have to install the theme. If its a sense based rom and theme (similar to what your phone was stock), then the theme will be flashed through recovery. If it is an AOSP rom and theme (CM7, OMGB) then there is a theme changer included in the apps to easily change themes. I suggest you read the faq's on here and on the other sites to grasp how to flash roms before you tackle themes so you don't get yourself into too much trouble! Good luck.
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Roms are the operating systems of the phone, so to speak. Themes make them look how you want. For example, changing all button presses to blue. You need to install a rom, as someone linked a few posts up. Then from there you will have to install the theme. If its a sense based rom and theme (similar to what your phone was stock), then the theme will be flashed through recovery. If it is an AOSP rom and theme (CM7, OMGB) then there is a theme changer included in the apps to easily change themes. I suggest you read the faq's on here and on the other sites to grasp how to flash roms before you tackle themes so you don't get yourself into too much trouble! Good luck.
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haha... I have a feeling you confused him even more.
I find its impossible to explain what a ROM is to someone. Only way for them to understand is to see it and use it with their own eyes.
PhillyCheez said:
haha... I have a feeling you confused him even more.
I find its impossible to explain what a ROM is to someone. Only way for them to understand is to see it and use it with their own eyes.
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Well i tried. "A" for effort? haha
Here is a little write up on what a rom is for him if he's confused
http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/05/01/custom-roms-for-android-explained-and-why-you-want-them/
you have 2 options also.
1. find theme you want first then READ THE OP of that theme thread and flash the rom they say its for, then flash theme.
2. find a rom you like the best then find themes that are compatable.
either way your gonna need to get comfortable with flashing items. It may take you a few tries to get the set up that works best for you.
I had the same question... (yaay! noob searched before starting a thread!!) Thanks for the responses. And it DOES make sense to me, so original poster should have little/no difficulty doing either.
PhillyCheez said:
haha... I have a feeling you confused him even more.
I find its impossible to explain what a ROM is to someone. Only way for them to understand is to see it and use it with their own eyes.
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ROM = read only memory...
Lol I know I know, still doesn't explain anything. Just felt like being a bit of a ****
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i dont know what the happen but when i updated adw ex (worst ever with the new update) i lost all screen rotation. i uninstalled it bc it sucks and no matter what launcher i use still cant get it to rotate stuck vertical. ive checked every setting even in cyan setting as far as i can tell it should rotate but still nothing at all. no apps rotate my txt msg wont rotate i mean not. so does anyone know what i can do to fix this? ive rebooted like i said i have tried everything just dont know what direction to go in now. thanks for any replys! im so pissed thanks again guys
MOD Edit: If you have to censor your words, then you shouldn't be saying them. Nobody cares how angry you are at an app on your phone. Be chill.
Settings. Display. Auto rotate screen.
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Phalanx7621 said:
Settings. Display. Auto rotate screen.
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omg thank you i feel like such a noob i guess bn so pissed off i over looked that thank you again
fleurdelisxliv said:
i dont know what the f#ck happen but when i updated adw ex (worst **** ever with the new update) i lost all screen rotation. i uninstalled it bc it sucks and no matter what launcher i use still cant get it to rotate stuck vertical. ive checked every setting even in cyan setting as far as i can tell it should rotate but still nothing at all. no apps rotate my txt msg wont rotate i mean not ****. so does anyone know what i can do to fix this? ive rebooted like i said i have tried everything just dont know what direction to go in now. thanks for any replys! im so [email protected] pissed thanks again guys
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http://goo.gl/mfvMD
The new update to ADW EX is effing awesome btw to anybody that might be reading this! And today its only $00.10!!
WiredPirate said:
http://goo.gl/mfvMD
The new update to ADW EX is effing awesome btw to anybody that might be reading this! And today its only $00.10!!
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lol i hate it please tell me what makes it awesome i have yet to find it!!!!!!! no hidden dockbar, no trash can position two things i rly liked gone
fleurdelisxliv said:
lol i hate it please tell me what makes it awesome i have yet to find it!!!!!!! no hidden dockbar, no trash can position two things i rly liked gone
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For me the most welcome change is... *drumroll*.. folders! lol. The drag and drop kind, the ICS imitating kind. Mmm. I love the ease of use with these folders and I had tried all kinds of programs and such. After installing ICS on my Captivate and using the folders I was just not satisfied with anything less.
The "trash can" you are talk bout.. Is that the "drag, hold, drop to unistall"? Because it is still there, hasnt gone anywhere with this update. If you are not seeing it check your settings.
In addition to the ICS folders there are other random ICS features/thingies built into the new ADW EX. I love love love the new update, disappointed to hear you dont.
EDIT: Oh and you asked about the hidden dockbar.. I never used it myself but I think I read in the "setup" for the new ADW EX that it is still there, it just behaves differently now since you can scroll the dockbar (on phones, on tablets you wont have to scroll because there will be enough room for all the icons).
WiredPirate said:
For me the most welcome change is... *drumroll*.. folders! lol. The drag and drop kind, the ICS imitating kind. Mmm. I love the ease of use with these folders and I had tried all kinds of programs and such. After installing ICS on my Captivate and using the folders I was just not satisfied with anything less.
The "trash can" you are talk bout.. Is that the "drag, hold, drop to unistall"? Because it is still there, hasnt gone anywhere with this update. If you are not seeing it check your settings.
In addition to the ICS folders there are other random ICS features/thingies built into the new ADW EX. I love love love the new update, disappointed to hear you dont.
EDIT: Oh and you asked about the hidden dockbar.. I never used it myself but I think I read in the "setup" for the new ADW EX that it is still there, it just behaves differently now since you can scroll the dockbar (on phones, on tablets you wont have to scroll because there will be enough room for all the icons).
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ok im over my lil spat ima install it again and try it out. i blve i have read that the dockbar can be the same way it was its just in gestures. i could see the trash can at the top but i couldnt find the option a to move it to the bottom
fleurdelisxliv said:
ok im over my lil spat ima install it again and try it out. i blve i have read that the dockbar can be the same way it was its just in gestures. i could see the trash can at the top but i couldnt find the option a to move it to the bottom
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I just checked and I could not find the option to move the trash can to the bottom either, maybe that option has been removed. Personally I prefer it on top and always had it there.. Hopefully you will see the value of ADW EX after playing around with it a little, but hey everybody likes things differently right? Good luck.
WiredPirate said:
I just checked and I could not find the option to move the trash can to the bottom either, maybe that option has been removed. Personally I prefer it on top and always had it there.. Hopefully you will see the value of ADW EX after playing around with it a little, but hey everybody likes things differently right? Good luck.
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im playin with it now not bad but i did like a cple things from b4 but ill give it some time
Can a mod please close this thread. OP throwing a tantrum.......please!!!
Assimilated via WinBorg 4G
fleurdelisxliv said:
i dont know what the f#ck happen but when i updated adw ex (worst **** ever with the new update) i lost all screen rotation. i uninstalled it bc it sucks and no matter what launcher i use still cant get it to rotate stuck vertical. ive checked every setting even in cyan setting as far as i can tell it should rotate but still nothing at all. no apps rotate my txt msg wont rotate i mean not ****. so does anyone know what i can do to fix this? ive rebooted like i said i have tried everything just dont know what direction to go in now. thanks for any replys! im so [email protected] pissed thanks again guys
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Funny I updated and mine has worked the whole time!
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WiredPirate said:
http://goo.gl/mfvMD
The new update to ADW EX is effing awesome btw to anybody that might be reading this! And today its only $00.10!!
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yeah i wouldn't jump the gun yet.
Yeah some of the new features look nice, but i've already caused trouble...
One new bug btw. Set 5 icons on main dock bar, rotate in potrait and landscape, and tell me why this new update ****ed up the order. Previous version did it correctly, this version orders them differently
im sure liking the new one... tho one thing that is bugging me is i cant seem to edit the icon in the dock... been trying to get the ICS app draw icon there but i cannot edit the icon pic.... hmm
honestly I'm using this ICS 3d mint theme on the market for CM7 with the new ADW and its awesome it really looks beautiful and also the new scrolling dock bar really helps get rid of all the annoying widgets that are memory hogs.
fischwrap said:
you mad bro?
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nah not anymore i cld not switch from adw just wish a cple things were like they were but its all good
CaelanT said:
LOL............another tantrum!
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You always egg people on.. I hope op throws another tantrum
Keep the threads clean/non-profane. And, don't mess with people... just report their posts. Also, why the heck isn't this in "Themes and Apps?" You know better, guys.
kennethpenn said:
Keep the threads clean/non-profane. And, don't mess with people... just report their posts. Also, why the heck isn't this in "Themes and Apps?" You know better, guys.
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Sry dude i did edit the words out! When i started the thread the title was diff so it fit in gen then i changed it. And ppl do care about adw mabye just not my adw
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These are the post I like most. First, you have a guy passionate about his phone and the app. Secondly, you get a good explanation/changelog about the new version, and C. You find the answer to simple questions to things like settings because people are so annoyed by the post. Don't kill the guys passion, just tell him why he's wrong so we can all benefit.
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im sure liking the new one... tho one thing that is bugging me is i cant seem to edit the icon in the dock... been trying to get the ICS app draw icon there but i cannot edit the icon pic.... hmm
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double tap icons on the dock to change them
Did anyone else get an update to Go Launcher EX today? I hit home, and it showed me an update screen so I assumed it updated. After that, I checked the menu and now I can see the entire menu when I select menu from my home screen. Not sure if I did something for this or if the update corrected it. Current version of Go Launcher is v2.69. Just wanted to make sure I am not losing my mind. Thanks.
NC/Kang 7.2/V6supercharger(v8)/ICSthemed(joenathan)
Yeah, you're losing your mind. But that's okay; I'm using Go Launcher too and I'm losing my mind. Nice update!
Very nice addition. ...and a very pleasant surprise!
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Nice, but...
Yeah, nice addition, but they didn't warn themers or offer any information on their blog. Therefore thousands of themes look ugly and are kind of killed until they can be fixed.
Not something you would expect from a community that has thousands of themes and many with millions of users.
** Shameless Plug http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1393037 **
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Yeah, nice addition, but they didn't warn themers or offer any information on their blog. Therefore thousands of themes look ugly and are kind of killed until they can be fixed.
Not something you would expect from a community that has thousands of themes and many with millions of users.
** Shameless Plug http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1393037 **
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Shameless as the plug may be.... I thank you. Theme looks nice and I might give it a try.
Awesome. That was so annoying in the previous version. They also added new options if you swipe to the right.
Joe's ICS theme still looks great.
if the devs behind Go Launcher incorporates a similar function to ADW EX Launcher's "Launcher Actions", I'd probably get back to using it. I need those home panel shortcuts! I did try to email and suggest it to them but...I don't know, they never replied. I hope someonen camln suggest it to them, so that they can put it on their next update... (hopefully.)
Tapatalkin' it from my rooted NookColor running CM7 MiRaGe [KANG] [7.2 RC] overclocked @ 1.2 GHz
Anyone else finding the app drawer a bit laggy? I tried it yesterday for the first time. I like it a lot otherwise though.
~Leko
Enjoy!
Thanks @rnclock hope you like it. contact me with requests/suggestions/feedback.
I've recently updated to Jesters Liquid beta rom and now to the new 2.7 version if this makes any difference. I used to have a setting on the stock rom that allowed me to view all my apps as a list instead of pages of icons. I can't find this setting now. Is this due to Nova launcher, ICS, or me just not being able to find it? I really, really prefer a list with large text, much like the manage apps list that shows up, instead of a bunch of little icons that all look similar to older eyes that also don't see colors well.
I use Go Contacts ex and it's dialer, but this seems to be the same with the stock dialer. If I program a number to speed dial that has pauses inserted int he number, the call will not go through. It worked on the stock rom, but not on the newer roms. Is there a different dialer I could try or some other setting I can use to make these numbers with the pauses work again? (that's a trick from long ago where you would insert a pause after the phone number and then another number after it, like a password or access code, so that you could get into a voicemail system, etc. by just using your speed dial)
Pop up notification from a phone call. Any way to really increase the size of the text on this? I don't have any contact pictures downloaded, so I need to be able to see the name or number of who's calling. Any suggestions?
The status bar at the very top. I think I've figured out most of the icons, but could use a little help to be sure. Left to right it looks like
Bluetooth Screen brightness Location settings? (does this turn on and off GPS or what?) Refresh (is this to turn off sync features or what does it do) Wifi, Flashlight. How did I do?
I can come up with more questions, but I'm guessing you're tired of reading by now, so any help would be greatly appreciated.
So, 24 hours, almost 200 views and not one response? I must have asked the most difficult noob questions ever, or am just so stoooopid that no one wants to waste their time with me. Wonder which one it is?
I can only help with the status bar question.....
Go to Menu.... System settings .... Interface ....... Status bar ....... Toggles....... Power widget ....... Widget button order.
From there you can see what is selected and the associated icons. I have changed the defaults, so I don't know if your guesses are correct. From the Power widget menu, choose Widget buttons to change which buttons are displayed.
Probably just a bunch of Silverado drivers don't like Fords
see useless answers below ---> \/
F350-6 said:
I've recently updated to Jesters Liquid beta rom and now to the new 2.7 version if this makes any difference. I used to have a setting on the stock rom that allowed me to view all my apps as a list instead of pages of icons. I can't find this setting now. Is this due to Nova launcher, ICS, or me just not being able to find it? I really, really prefer a list with large text, much like the manage apps list that shows up, instead of a bunch of little icons that all look similar to older eyes that also don't see colors well.
I'm using Apex launcher on Liquid's pure ICS, not Nova on Jester's, but they're more alike than different and you can install Apex if Nova doesn't have this. But either way, try hitting the menu key, then Manage Apps, it should give you a list like you're looking for. Likewise, go to the App Drawer and click on Menu and it should give you the same option, or Settings -->Device -->Apps
I use Go Contacts ex and it's dialer, but this seems to be the same with the stock dialer. If I program a number to speed dial that has pauses inserted int he number, the call will not go through. It worked on the stock rom, but not on the newer roms. Is there a different dialer I could try or some other setting I can use to make these numbers with the pauses work again? (that's a trick from long ago where you would insert a pause after the phone number and then another number after it, like a password or access code, so that you could get into a voicemail system, etc. by just using your speed dial)
I use the stock dialer, so I'm not sure about Go, but having used it in the past, I'm sure what you're looking for is in there. You might want to see if there's a FAQ section on their website, or go to one of the less technical forums and do a search in their apps section. Alternately, you could try DW Dialer, EX Dialer or Dialer One and see if they better meet your needs.
Pop up notification from a phone call. Any way to really increase the size of the text on this? I don't have any contact pictures downloaded, so I need to be able to see the name or number of who's calling. Any suggestions?
Try Settings --> Display -->Font Size
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Settings -->System-->Accessibility and see if the app it suggests helps
or
search for Accessibility in the Play Store.
Also, maybe a different theme or dialer would help.
The status bar at the very top. I think I've figured out most of the icons, but could use a little help to be sure. Left to right it looks like
Bluetooth Screen brightness Location settings? (does this turn on and off GPS or what?) Refresh (is this to turn off sync features or what does it do) Wifi, Flashlight. How did I do?
Everyone's is going to be different.
Go to
Settings -->Shortcuts-->Interface-->General and/or StatusBar. Check and uncheck stuff and see what it does. You won't break anything, though you might want to do a back up first in case you just really screw it up.
I can come up with more questions, but I'm guessing you're tired of reading by now, so any help would be greatly appreciated.
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You might not have enough posts yet to post in the Dev section, but you can certainly scroll through it and see if other folks have asked the same questions.
bikerbob1789 said:
I can only help with the status bar question.....
Go to Menu.... System settings .... Interface ....... Status bar ....... Power widget ....... Widget button order.
From there you can see what is selected and the associated icons. I have changed the defaults, so I don't know if your guesses are correct. From the Power widget menu, choose Widget buttons to change which buttons are displayed.
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Thanks, but when I go Menu .... Systems Settings....Interface....statusbar I get the following options
General
Toggles
Clock
Battery
Signal
I'm not seeing Power widget anywhere
Edit: Found Power widget under Toggles.
Thanks.
FirePsych said:
Probably just a bunch of Silverado drivers don't like Fords
You might not have enough posts yet to post in the Dev section, but you can certainly scroll through it and see if other folks have asked the same questions.
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I'm not allowed up there yet, but I have read the thread hoping to find the answers I am looking for.
FirePsych said:
I'm using Apex launcher on Liquid's pure ICS, not Nova on Jester's, but they're more alike than different and you can install Apex if Nova doesn't have this. But either way, try hitting the menu key, then Manage Apps, it should give you a list like you're looking for. Likewise, go to the App Drawer and click on Menu and it should give you the same option, or Settings -->Device -->Apps
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I haven't found it in Nova. I thought I had looked at Apex before, but if it offers a list view, then I'll switch. Thanks for the tip.
FirePsych said:
I use the stock dialer, so I'm not sure about Go, but having used it in the past, I'm sure what you're looking for is in there. You might want to see if there's a FAQ section on their website, or go to one of the less technical forums and do a search in their apps section. Alternately, you could try DW Dialer, EX Dialer or Dialer One and see if they better meet your needs.
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I tried it on the stock dialer too. The problem appears to be related to the stock dialer programming. I think the dialer apps I've played with somehow just piggyback off the stock dialer for function.
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Try Settings --> Display -->Font Size
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I guess I'm looking for a few steps up from Huge.
And I've got Big Font installed, but it only works on some items, not all of them.
FirePsych said:
or
search for Accessibility in the Play Store.
Also, maybe a different theme or dialer would help.
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I haven't had much luck searching. Everything seems to be centered around a larger contact picture instead of larger text. I don't have any contact pictures in the phone, so that doesn't help me.
Thank you for taking the time to reply though.
F350-6 said:
..............But either way, try hitting the menu key, then Manage Apps, it should give you a list like you're looking for.
I haven't found it in Nova. I thought I had looked at Apex before, but if it offers a list view, then I'll switch. Thanks for the tip.
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And just to be clear. If I select Manage Apps, a list of apps does show up like I'm wanting, but that menu is made for stopping, uninstalling, etc. I would like my app drawer button or whatever you call it to display my apps as a list when I'm looking for an app to open. I'll download Apex and give it a spin
It's an inelegant solution but maybe a good start. Download ES File explorer. That has an app manager button that lists everything in text format. Click in an app and it gives you a choice for details or open.
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FirePsych said:
It's an inelegant solution but maybe a good start. Download ES File explorer. That has an app manager button that lists everything in text format. Click in an app and it gives you a choice for details or open.
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That kind of works. If I leave the app manager open in list view as the last thing in that app, then each time the app is opened I get a list view of apps. It requires pushing on the app and then pushing open, but at least it's a list, so I'm happy. Apex lets me move the app icon out of the way and stick the ES app in it's place, so this will work for now I think.
F350-6 said:
That kind of works. If I leave the app manager open in list view as the last thing in that app, then each time the app is opened I get a list view of apps. It requires pushing on the app and then pushing open, but at least it's a list, so I'm happy. Apex lets me move the app icon out of the way and stick the ES app in it's place, so this will work for now I think.
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It's a Sense thing. I think most of what you're looking for is available stock on Sense based roms.
Someone just developed a new one based on the BAMF leak and it's pretty smooth.
Take a look at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1883907
FirePsych said:
It's a Sense thing. I think most of what you're looking for is available stock on Sense based roms.
Someone just developed a new one based on the BAMF leak and it's pretty smooth.
Take a look at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1883907
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I'll look, but honestly, I really don't enjoy switching to new roms. It takes me forever to get everything up and running the way I want it and to learn almost enough to function daily with it. I do like the list view though, so I'll keep an eye on reports of battery life. I did try the BAMF leak and was extremely disappointed with the battery life (running extended battery) and data drops. That was my first new rom (I originally rooted just to get rid of bloatware), and I was complaining about my dislikes on another forum when someone pointed me to Liquid's version here. I downloaded Jesters beta version and loved it compared to the BAMF leak. After having read all the internet articles, I was under the impression that the BAMF leak was the cat's meow. Now I realize those articles are about as unbiased as the national so called news.
Is Santod's new sense rom as laggy as the BAMF leak, or have they tweaked that out of it by now.
F350-6 said:
I'll look, but honestly, I really don't enjoy switching to new roms. It takes me forever to get everything up and running the way I want it and to learn almost enough to function daily with it. I do like the list view though, so I'll keep an eye on reports of battery life. I did try the BAMF leak and was extremely disappointed with the battery life (running extended battery) and data drops. That was my first new rom (I originally rooted just to get rid of bloatware), and I was complaining about my dislikes on another forum when someone pointed me to Liquid's version here. I downloaded Jesters beta version and loved it compared to the BAMF leak. After having read all the internet articles, I was under the impression that the BAMF leak was the cat's meow. Now I realize those articles are about as unbiased as the national so called news.
Is Santod's new sense rom as laggy as the BAMF leak, or have they tweaked that out of it by now.
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Almost no comparison to BAMF. Much smoother. Honestly, not as smooth as Liquid/Jester but data/signal seems more stable and almist everything works.
If visual stuff, contrast and ease if use are issues for you, it's worth a spin. I'm also running Apex. I don't know if that contributes to lag over the native Sense, but it has the features I want.
Yeah, switching toms is a royal pain, but you do what ya gotta do.
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