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META WIDGET
Meta is a unique app that can turn virtually any online content into dynamic, interactive widgets.
Simply browse to a website, pick a column of text, link or image and enjoy this information right on your home screen!
Why is this cool you ask? Because almost anything can be parsed out of a website - images, blogrolls, RSS feeds or entire windows.
Any widget created through Meta can be customized and automatically updated, or updated on user interaction.
Features
★ Create widgets from almost any website element
★ Parse graphs and images
★ Extract statistics and information from authorized sites
★ Configure widgets (background, alignment, etc.)
★ Automatic updates
★ User defined click actions
★ Lots of other cool stuff
Status
The app is currently quite stable, but we still prefer to call it a beta. So please, do write to us with suggestions or bug reports!
Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fahrbot.apps.metawidget
The free app has everything but automatic updates. Please buy the Key - that would help us a lot
Screens
Guys I would really appreciate some feedback!
Why does the app need access to read sensitive log data?
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Why does the app need access to read sensitive log data?
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Its for the error report logcats.
1.0.2.1
Fixed keyboard issue present on some phones
Fixed image cache optimization (much faster now)
Fixed a rendering issue that occurs if data connection is lost
Fixed a few device-specific issues from user feedback
Guys id appreciate some feedback on this latest release!
looks like a great idea
just downloaded but when i tried to start it, it zoomed out like it was about to open an app but closed so it didnt even start to open
also no icon on homescreen or in app draw
no new widgets
i tried reinstalling
i downloaded it off the market
im a p7510 and running galaxy task on a switch me log in thingy
happy to help test
BroBot175 said:
looks like a great idea
just downloaded but when i tried to start it, it zoomed out like it was about to open an app but closed so it didnt even start to open
also no icon on homescreen or in app draw
no new widgets
i tried reinstalling
i downloaded it off the market
im a p7510 and running galaxy task on a switch me log in thingy
happy to help test
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SwitchMe shouldnt affect anything. Just try rebooting - its probably a launcher cache problem.
Let me know if the issue persists please.
How this widget works? When I add the widget it shows me a browser I enter the url hit enter then what should I do next? How can I add it to my homescreen?
I'm running AOKP rom build 36.
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How this widget works? When I add the widget it shows me a browser I enter the url hit enter then what should I do next? How can I add it to my homescreen?
I'm running AOKP rom build 36.
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I take it you just ignored the tooltips? Gotta love it. And the video as well? Lovely.
Go to a webpage. Enter spot mode. Wait for it to reload the page. Tap on any element in the webpage.
I hope it works on your aokp 36...
Very sorry! I was in a hurry earlier. Trying right now.
L.E : Works very well, I will try it these days and I will give you some feedback.
So you were in a hurry and you decided to post on a forum? Thats a contradiction in terms if eer ive seen one.
No offense mate, just ****s and giggles
You are a funny guy
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I take it you just ignored the tooltips? Gotta love it. And the video as well? Lovely.
Go to a webpage. Enter spot mode. Wait for it to reload the page. Tap on any element in the webpage.
I hope it works on your aokp 36...
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You mention a video. However, I don't see it. Google returns metawidget.org which is obviously not the same thing.
Actually, I found it, in one of these other threads you started about meta widget.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1655198
[App] Meta Widget - Create Widgets From Any Web Content
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1655248
[BETA] Meta Widget - create widgets from any web content
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1654156
Meta Widget - create widgets from any website content
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1654758
[2.1+] Meta Widget ▐ Widgets From Any Web Content▐ NEWS IMAGES STATS SCROLLABLE▐
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1655244
[App] Meta Widget - Create Widgets From Any Web Content (TESTERS PLS)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1654871
Meta Widget - create widgets from any website content
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653980
☰ Meta Widget ☰ Create widgets from any website ☰ SCROLLABLE NEWS IMAGES ANYTHING ☰
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In the list.
Problem: The widget title alignment doesn't seem to work. Regardless of choosing center or right, it remains aligned on the left.
Suggestion: Ability to select two colors so you can alternate colors for each line of a widgets content.
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Any issues?
Hi again i got it to workign using adw
i may be using it wrong but i can only seem to be able to select one element on a wbsite
so on say engadget on the mobile
i can only select one story not the whole colume of them
is there a way to do this cause other wise it doesnt really work for me as a newsfeed.
couple of bugs ive found
when on engadgets desktop site, when i press the slect box thingy the buttons all disappear and come back ever time i click but then go again
works fine on mobile site though
anther is that on facebook on the desktop site, when i click the select box the whole news feed goes blank.
I know the answer to these problems is just "use the mobile site" but i thought id let you know
Cheers for the app though
Rob
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Any issues?
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I mentioned the title alignment does not work. And it seems the content alignment doesn't work either. Regardless of selecting right or center, everything aligns left.
EDIT: Alignment failed to work with m.fark.com however worked with content created from a google feed.
Also, from the video, before adding the widget the user is prompted for widget dimensions. This does not happen. Perhaps it is something to do with Nemus. But, once the widget is added I am able to scale the widget to my desired dimensions.
Device: Korean Tab 10.1WiFi (shw-m380w)
ROM: Stock Honeycomb FD19
Launcher: Nemus Launcher
Very cool app.
Suggestions:
Abiliy to enable a border.
Ability to create a template or set defaults that stores color and font sizes, etc to easily create like widgets without having to adjust new widgets to match existing widgets.
Once the desired content is selected the ui advances to the widget settings where you can select content and then colors, etc. If the user presses the back button, the widget closes and the user has to start all over again. Please change the back function to bring the user back to the content selection page or the browser window. It's really frustrating having to start over!
Ability to set a global update frequency and/or a per widget update frequency.
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Problem: The widget title alignment doesn't seem to work. Regardless of choosing center or right, it remains aligned on the left.
Suggestion: Ability to select two colors so you can alternate colors for each line of a widgets content.
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Alignment works fine for me on all devices i have, what is your device name and firmware version?
HOW TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR NOTE 2 LIKE A PRO - ROOT NOT REQUIRED
I started this thread as a heads up to check out buzz launcher. But it is kind of morphing into a how to create custom homescreen thread. Posting instructions for each one of my homepacks was really junking up the place. Hopefully everyone likes the new format.
CUSTOM LAUNCHER
First you need a 3rd party launcher like NOVA, APEX or Buzz Launcher. All of my designs I have posted are using Buzz Launcher. That way if you like them, you can download them! You can also recreate any of my themes using a different launcher. It will just take a little longer to setup.
If you are not familiar with Buzz Launcher... Buzz Launcher is a new concept launcher capable of importing others' Homescreens to your own device intact. Share your Homescreen with your friends via SNS! Buzz launcher is specifically designed to help you create diverse Homescreens. Experience uniquely designed Homescreens on Buzz Launcher! ...from their website
Buzz Launcher - play store link (my homepack designs are at the bottom of the OP)
Nova Launcher - play store link
Apex Launcher - play store link
BUZZ CUSTOM WIDGET APP - play store link
You can create your own widgets including digital clock, date, and battery by using Buzz Custom Widget Editor.
CREATE NEW BUZZ WIDGET - select + in upper right corner > select folder icon in upper right corner > select save as > name & save your widget!
ADD OBJECT TO WIDGET - select + in upper left corner > select what type of object you would like to add
EDIT AN OBJECT - select Select an object > select which object your would like to edit > select the decor tab to change the color, font and opacity > the size, move, and rotate tabs are pretty straight forward > use the anchor tab to get perfect alignments when moving an object > be sure to save the widget after changes
ASIGN A HOTSPOT - select the Activity object > select the decor tab > to launch an app, select App > to launch a SiMi Folder or other shortcut, select shortcut
NOTE - If you are using Buzz Launcher the buzz widgets are uploaded and downloaded with homepacks, and makes for easy setup
MORE INFO - XDA thread with more info http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2206094
ULTIMATE CUSTOM WIDGET (UCCW) - play store link
Make your own widgets easily in a WYSIWYG (What-you-see-is-what-you-get) editor. Use custom layout, fonts, images, shapes, interesting objects like series clocks, weather information with icons,
unread sms and gmail counts, battery information with bars and pie graphs, analog clocks, TASKER VARIABLES and more. Use hotspots to assign actions to widget.
Does not require programming, editing xml files or rooting your phone. Share your creations easily either through uzip files or make apks and post on Google play.
USING A UZIP FILE - download a .uzip file > Open UCCW > select "OPEN" > select "Open uzip" > navigate to where you downloaded the .uzip file and select it > You should be able to edit the widget now > Save & Go to Home screen and add the widget > Profit!
USING UCCW WIDGET FROM THE PLAY STORE - download a UCCW widget from the play store > long press on homescreen to add a widget > select the UCCW widget size you want > select which UCCW widget you wish to add
ADD MORE FONTS - download font files and place them in sdcard/fonts/ > UCCW will automatically find them
MINIMALISTIC TEXT - play store link
Minimalistic Text is a widget app that displays information in a minimalistic way.
It can be configured to display time, date, battery and weather information. The layout of the widget is highly customizable through the layout editor.
SIMPLE TEXT - play store link
With this app you can create bunch of text icons really fast without using Photoshop or any photo editors
SIMI FOLDER - play store link
SiMi Folder is a customizable Folder Widget with a horizontal/vertical scrollable Launcher.
CREATE A NEW FOLDER - launch the SiMi Folder app > select Folders > select Add Folder > type your Foldername > foldertype is App Folder > widget setting don't matter because I am using Buzz Custom Widget app for that > To edit the appearance select Launcher settings and edit as you wish > select Save > locate and select your newly created folder > select Add > Check any apps you want in the folder > select Save
POWER TOGGLES - play store link
SIMPLE CALENDAR WIDGET - play store link
This widget calendar is analog of standard calendar widget
CUSTOM LOCK SCREEN
To use a custom lock screen you need to disable the stock lock screen. Go to setting > lock screen > select screen lock > select none
HOLO LOCKER - play store link
Simple and fast lock screen replacement, based on stock Jelly Bean lock screen.
UNLOCK WITH WIFI - play store link
Tired of entering your password every time you turn on your phone? Unlock With WiFi™ unlocks your phone when you're connected to your home WiFi network. When you're at home, or work, you don't need to worry about losing your phone, so why should you have to enter your password? Unlock With WiFi is the leading password convenience app on the market. It's focus is on reliability, quality, and a great user experience. The setup wizard makes it easy to setup, and helpful dialogs are displayed if something isn't quite right.
CHANGE YOUR SYSTEM FONT
FONTOMIZER SP (Font for Galaxy) - play store link
Download and install Fontomizer > then go to http://www.fontomizer.net/ to download fonts > Select font download to install > go to phone settings > select display > select font style > select your new font!
FLOATING NOTIFICATIONS - play store link
Floating Notifications is a new and intuitive way to view your notifications. It can take a notification from any app and present it to you as a floating icon, similar to Facebook chat heads, but for any application. It even works in fullscreen mode (in Games, Youtube etc) and is fully customizable. Themes for FN can be found both on the Play Store (search "FN Theme") or on XDA http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283623
3D IMAGE LIVE WALLPAPER PARALLAX EFFECT - play store link
iOS 7 showed a snazzy new Parallax feature Apple showed off on stage. Interestingly enough this has been available on Android since November, and here's a quick look at the awesome app available to all.
ROUNDR - play store link
RoundR is an open source application that rounds the corners of your screen!
STATUSBAR+ - play store link
StatusBar+ is the best custom status bar, battery bar, and popup notification app combined into one application. This means less battery usage and more time to use your phone!
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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BELOW ARE MY DESIGNS
Jelly Bean | Download Homepack | Setup Instructions
Dark Elegance | Download Homepack | Setup Instructions
Vintage Nexus | Download Homepack | Setup Instructions
Simply Beautiful | Download Homepack | Setup Instructions
iOS7 REMiX V1 | Download Homepack | Setup Instructions
HTC METRO | Download Homepack | Setup Instructions
SIMPLY PRODUCTIVE SLIDE PANEL | Download Homepack | Setup Instructions
INSPIRED | Download Homepack | Setup Instructions
Thanks for sharing. This is another example of why I fell in love with android. Just to be helpful, and not picking at all, you could always just go into settings/display, and change your wallpapers there. That saves you from jumping back into touchwiz. Again, thanks for sharing.
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I did use Buzz Launcher until Action Launcher got updated with quick widgets. I don't think I'll ever be switching launchers again.
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I'll give it a try
I really love the ease of customization on Buzz Launcher. I however left my phone on overnight and it seems to have drained my battery quite a bit. I'll keep using it and see how it goes.
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I really love the ease of customization on Buzz Launcher. I however left my phone on overnight and it seems to have drained my battery quite a bit. I'll keep using it and see how it goes.
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I have also had diminished battery life, although I still make it through a day easily. I am also using the phone more playing with the launcher and the setup, so I attribute most of the battery loss to that. But I wondered if the large increase of widgets running would use more system memory which would drain the battery more?
Its not a huge down side for me since I only really care about making it through the day. And it still beats the GNex battery life by a mile
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I have also had diminished battery life, although I still make it through a day easily. I am also using the phone more playing with the launcher and the setup, so I attribute most of the battery loss to that. But I wondered if the large increase is the number of widgets running would use more system memory which would drain the battery more?
Its not a huge down side for me since I only really care about making it through the day. And it still beats the GNex battery life by a mile
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Absolutely true. I used to hardly get through a day without even using wifi or 4G. But I typically use lots of widgets so it might just be downloading and trying 20 different themes
idiotzach15 said:
Absolutely true. I used to hardly get through a day without even using wifi or 4G. But I typically use lots of widgets so it might just be downloading and trying 20 different themes
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Ughh, you quoted my bad grammar. I tried to fix it, lol.
Be sure you post any awesome setups you find, and let us know how you set it up, and tweaked it for the Note 2!
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Ughh, you quoted my bad grammar. I tried to fix it, lol.
Be sure you post any awesome setups you find, and let us know how you set it up, and tweaked it for the Note 2!
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This is xda. we dont need grammar, we have code! XD here's what I'm using for now. likely to change in the next hour or so.
Anyone like any of the wallpapers I have made, if so which ones?
If anyone has a wallpaper they like and want to use it, send it to me and Ill make it for this homescreen.
Am I the only one having an issue with the UCCW widget not working for email?
Love the set up btw.
The widget points to gmail by default (sorry it's what I use) you should be able to edit it though to what ever you want. Ill post instructions when I get to my computer.
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Still loving this. I wish that the Homescreen Buzz download section had a search feature, though
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Still loving this. I wish that the Homescreen Buzz download section had a search feature, though
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I agree.
You can find my home pack by selecting category, make sure functional is selected, then select Power User. It isnt too far down the list.
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Gonna give this launcher and your set up a go! Thanks for sharing mate! :good:
Updated OP with version 4.0!
My goal was to create a very polished look. I hope you like
Hey, would you be able to make one for me? My favorite team is Oklahoma City Thunder. Thank you!!!!
I am loving the new Themer app and the theme installation is like a breeze now but icon packs are something like a pain for me. The icons available are only for select apps like Phone, Contacts, Camera and few others which hampers my customization process.
If Themer could give us an option to download the related icon pack and feed it in our icon inventory then it would have been great!
Anyone else who agree with me?
yeah it need supports for icon packs for app drawer like nova launcher or go launcher and etc.
+1 don't using themer atm, still waiting for code, but this is a must for me
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Icons
I would love to able to use icon packs.
Using one theme with a custom icons, I deleted one by accident which was a folder using an icon.
I tried to recreate the folder, and when I went to set the image, it only let me use images in my gallery, and not one's that came included in the theme.
Would be nice to be able to use icons that are part of the team, and also to install icon packs so we can use many more custom icons
icons
Well, you can use personal icons and you can export icons from a theme.
by going to settings - advanced settings - debug info - dump icons to sdcard/themerdumpedicons
voila.
hmmm
tom_el_camino said:
Well, you can use personal icons and you can export icons from a theme.
by going to settings - advanced settings - debug info - dump icons to sdcard/themerdumpedicons
voila.
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Cheers Tom, Ive done this, and can see the files if I use my file manager, however when I choose to change the icon, it only shows my camera roll folder, and I cant see the icons that have been dumped.
Any idea's?
I just got my code yesterday! So far, I like what I see. But I will agree, there MUST be icon pack support. Sure, there are "ways around it," but one of the major rules of developing apps that more people will use is that it has to be easy to use. Advanced users can find ways around limitations, but the masses will move on to other apps if it's not quick, simple, and easy to use.
But it's still early, I realize this is still a beta and I recognize it's potential! I can't wait to see what they add/do next. :good:
How does a person create a theme and then use it? I'd like to have very specific things on my theme but other than adding to an existing theme, i can't seem to take away from an existing theme, how do I create a new one from scratch?
I know they say watch the vid but if you are like me you need to see it in writing,it makes more sense to me that way.Anyway the easiest way is to grab a theme and change it around/edit,get a feel for the program then create your own by changing wallpapers,icons,weather etc.A lot of themes now won't let you edit them I have found,however download any of mine and edit away they are all editable,as are a few more posted here but names don't spring to mind,none in my opinion are any better or worse than each other they just have their own little attributes that makes them unique in their own way.So go on and play around m8,it will be fun.
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I know they say watch the vid but if you are like me you need to see it in writing,it makes more sense to me that way.Anyway the easiest way is to grab a theme and change it around/edit,get a feel for the program then create your own by changing wallpapers,icons,weather etc.A lot of themes now won't let you edit them I have found,however download any of mine and edit away they are all editable,as are a few more posted here but names don't spring to mind,none in my opinion are any better or worse than each other they just have their own little attributes that makes them unique in their own way.So go on and play around m8,it will be fun.
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Thanks, I cannot stand those youtube videos that "show" you how to do things. I find them tedious and unusable. I'd rather just get some instructions, an application and let me do it. Yet, so many seem to post "youtube instructions" i write this stuff for a living and have never found a video more useful than written instructions. However, that's my bias.
I'll go check out some of yours.
I agree with your assessment that NONE of the themes I've downloaded have been editable. I don't want to ADD more widgets and icons to a theme. I just want to start with a blank canvas and let me do it.
Yet, if all these themes exist, HOW were they created? I'm really not going to watch a youtube video. There has to be a building application somewhere. Not re-engineer something already there.
One question, when you say "download mine" where do I find yours. None of the ones I've seen through the application say who created them.
mine and others are in the screenshots and themes forum beneath the general discussion.I agree fully with the video and much prefer to read it as I find it more followable,but again I suppose that is my bias too.You can start almost fresh,grab a theme as posted earlier,then delete everything,if the theme uses everything widget this is simple to do,just press screen and choose remove,then change the wallpaper by selecting your own then simply add you own widgets etc via the inbuilt everything widget (although this isn't as stable as it could be) or download widgets from playstore etc then add them,hope this helps apologies if I seem to waffle on.
alldroid said:
mine and others are in the screenshots and themes forum beneath the general discussion.I agree fully with the video and much prefer to read it as I find it more followable,but again I suppose that is my bias too.You can start almost fresh,grab a theme as posted earlier,then delete everything,if the theme uses everything widget this is simple to do,just press screen and choose remove,then change the wallpaper by selecting your own then simply add you own widgets etc via the inbuilt everything widget (although this isn't as stable as it could be) or download widgets from playstore etc then add them,hope this helps apologies if I seem to waffle on.
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Got it, will go over there and check them out.
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Got it, will go over there and check them out.
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Hi sanjsrik,
I'm the one who made the YouTube tutorial videos, so I apologize if they weren't that informative. Those were created in the beginning just to give people a basic understanding of what Themer was about.
Alldroid is correct in saying that starting with a fresh blank theme is the best, then just seeing what works and what doesn't. My advice would be learn more about Zooper Widget, as a lot of the newer themes use it, and it's brilliant. That's all Themer is essentially, a wallpaper, some widgets, and maybe some icons if you're feeling brave. We do recommend making the grid size quite large, in order to make the widget resizing easier. you might also notice that the new themes include incredibly detailed icons, these are in fact Zooper fonts, so as mentioned play around with the Zooper widgets found in the new themes.
If you need help/ideas feel free to ask, I'm always here to help!
- Marco
It isn't that the video isn't informative,it probably is but some people including myself prefer to read it via a text file or maybe a pdf file
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It isn't that the video isn't informative,it probably is but some people including myself prefer to read it via a text file or maybe a pdf file
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Would you like us to create in-depth text tutorials on our site?
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Would you like us to create in-depth text tutorials on our site?
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Marco,
I would definitely go for it... though I am more of a "hands on" student and for learning I need to hear the stuff (that's how I learned all the stuff during college - my wife reading the material and me laying down and just listening - damn, she was so furious when I got the same grades as she did... ;o]]]), the text might help you gain more audience among those "give-me-a-manual-and-shut-up" types.
You have created a superb product for the tinkerers so a step further in the direction of a superb customer/user support would be a definitive nod in the right direction.
I personally would like more short video tutorials on specific features, how they work, what is their purpose and the mechanics (Yeah, you guessed it, I am not that familiar with design and graphics;o]) and maybe a tut on the 'codes' for custom formats of zooper widget.
well and maybe few more videos with theme designers like the one you guys did with GeriArts would also be inspiring... ;o]]]
another definate yes here too thanks,would make it a more better product in my opinion.
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Hi sanjsrik,
I'm the one who made the YouTube tutorial videos, so I apologize if they weren't that informative. Those were created in the beginning just to give people a basic understanding of what Themer was about.
Alldroid is correct in saying that starting with a fresh blank theme is the best, then just seeing what works and what doesn't. My advice would be learn more about Zooper Widget, as a lot of the newer themes use it, and it's brilliant. That's all Themer is essentially, a wallpaper, some widgets, and maybe some icons if you're feeling brave. We do recommend making the grid size quite large, in order to make the widget resizing easier. you might also notice that the new themes include incredibly detailed icons, these are in fact Zooper fonts, so as mentioned play around with the Zooper widgets found in the new themes.
If you need help/ideas feel free to ask, I'm always here to help!
- Marco
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I promise I am NOT complaining. I promise I am NOT criticizing. I am just asking the question, WHAT is Themer?
from everything I understand, it's not a true "application", it's a wallpaper that then people can add widgets that "do" things.
if this is the case, HOW are these widgets "locked" where they can't be changed in a lot of the wallpapers I've downloaded.
THAT is my only question.
Oh, and how come there's not a "builder" application for Themer?
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I promise I am NOT complaining. I promise I am NOT criticizing. I am just asking the question, WHAT is Themer?
from everything I understand, it's not a true "application", it's a wallpaper that then people can add widgets that "do" things.
if this is the case, HOW are these widgets "locked" where they can't be changed in a lot of the wallpapers I've downloaded.
THAT is my only question.
Oh, and how come there's not a "builder" application for Themer?
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No worries we weren't offended by your comments, we're just trying to make everyone's theming experience as easy possible.
Themer is a launcher. Just like TouchWiz, Nova, Apex, ssLauncher, etc. It's a link between the hardware and software, you could think of it as the body/shell of a car. The car can have a different shell, and with Themer, it's shell can be customized in seconds.
Calling it a wallpaper with widgets doesn't really do it justice, as a launcher incorporates your app drawer as well, and maybe some more features arriving soon.
One thing to remember is that Themer, once stripped to its core, it a launcher, just like the rest. By that we mean you're able to edit/add/remove widgets, change wallpapers, change the icons (icon pack support arriving soon), etc. To unlock widgets, hold down on the homescreen - Advanced - Unlock Widgets. Repeat the process to lock them, or alternatively you can go into the main Themer settings - Advanced - Desktop - enable Lock Desktop Widgets.
Whenever the widgets/icons are unlocked, this can be called the "builder" mode, as you can add/remove/edit widgets and icons.
Hope this helps!
sanjsrik said:
I promise I am NOT complaining. I promise I am NOT criticizing. I am just asking the question, WHAT is Themer?
from everything I understand, it's not a true "application", it's a wallpaper that then people can add widgets that "do" things.
if this is the case, HOW are these widgets "locked" where they can't be changed in a lot of the wallpapers I've downloaded.
THAT is my only question.
Oh, and how come there's not a "builder" application for Themer?
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I am always critizising m8 it's what makes it a better program,constructive critisizm always helps,your post didn't seem offensive to me m8
ThemerSupport said:
No worries we weren't offended by your comments, we're just trying to make everyone's theming experience as easy possible.
Themer is a launcher. Just like TouchWiz, Nova, Apex, ssLauncher, etc. It's a link between the hardware and software, you could think of it as the body/shell of a car. The car can have a different shell, and with Themer, it's shell can be customized in seconds.
Calling it a wallpaper with widgets doesn't really do it justice, as a launcher incorporates your app drawer as well, and maybe some more features arriving soon.
One thing to remember is that Themer, once stripped to its core, it a launcher, just like the rest. By that we mean you're able to edit/add/remove widgets, change wallpapers, change the icons (icon pack support arriving soon), etc. To unlock widgets, hold down on the homescreen - Advanced - Unlock Widgets. Repeat the process to lock them, or alternatively you can go into the main Themer settings - Advanced - Desktop - enable Lock Desktop Widgets.
Whenever the widgets/icons are unlocked, this can be called the "builder" mode, as you can add/remove/edit widgets and icons.
Hope this helps!
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Thank you for the constructive email.
I think the biggest confusion anyone has with your "application" is that it doesn't seem like an application. It really does sound like a wallpaper with widgets. For example:
* Is there the ability to add groups for grouping together like kinds of applications?
* Can I add my own icons for applications?
Think GoLauncher or some other such "launcher" application that exists.
sanjsrik said:
Thank you for the constructive email.
I think the biggest confusion anyone has with your "application" is that it doesn't seem like an application. It really does sound like a wallpaper with widgets. For example:
* Is there the ability to add groups for grouping together like kinds of applications?
* Can I add my own icons for applications?
Think GoLauncher or some other such "launcher" application that exists.
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1. With Themer, you can add in Smart Category folders. For example the Games Category, when you install a new game, it will show up in this category and then whichever theme has a games folder, this new game will automatically appear. This saves a lot of time, but you can also manually add in your own categories or manually add in your own apps to a category.
2. Icon pack support is still limited. If you have icons on the homescreen, these can be edited manually. Some icon packs are supported, but you can also set them to other images in your gallery.
ThemerSupport said:
Would you like us to create in-depth text tutorials on our site?
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YES! I watched many of the videos and I'm still very much confused. I have specific ideas for what I want, and although I can figure some things out on my own by trial and error, reinventing the wheel is both time-intensive and tiresome.
Also, I am glad to hear that icon pack support is on the list. Although my plans include heavy use off the app drawer, I'd like to have the icons in there be pleasing to my eye as well as the ones on my home screen.
It's a great product, one that I've already suggested to several friends. I just am more demanding than the "average bear".
Sent from my HTC One using xda app-developers app
j3nn said:
YES! I watched many of the videos and I'm still very much confused. I have specific ideas for what I want, and although I can figure some things out on my own by trial and error, reinventing the wheel is both time-intensive and tiresome.
Also, I am glad to hear that icon pack support is on the list. Although my plans include heavy use off the app drawer, I'd like to have the icons in there be pleasing to my eye as well as the ones on my home screen.
It's a great product, one that I've already suggested to several friends. I just am more demanding than the "average bear".
Sent from my HTC One using xda app-developers app
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Great to hear! Stay tuned for text-tutorials!
Hi.
I would like to have as well an written tutorial. Seems very interesting. I start now to play around with the themer myself from downloading a theme then deleting all a add my stuff.
Can i use all icon packs ? what format they have to be ?
störte said:
Hi.
I would like to have as well an written tutorial. Seems very interesting. I start now to play around with the themer myself from downloading a theme then deleting all a add my stuff.
Can i use all icon packs ? what format they have to be ?
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most icon packs by default don't work with themer,but there is a way round this although you will need to manually change the icons you want to use.
Download apk extractor from Playstore
download the icon packs you want to your device
using apk extractor extract the apk of the icon pack you downloaded,this file will be stored on your device main storage in the apk extrat folder.
Attach your device to your laptop etc,then drag the extracted apk icon pack to it
rename the icon.apk and change the apk extension to zip
open with your favourite zip program
then simply extract the icon file images
this thread helped a lot
[ROM] 【4.4.2_r4】【SENSE-6.0】(¯`'•ADRENALINE-1.9•'´¯)【11/14/14】【VZW】【SPR】【INT】
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* Your warranty is now void.
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please do
* some research if you have any concerns about features in this
* ROM before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these
* modifications, and if you point the finger at me for
* messing up your device, I will look away with an evil grin...
Features:
Sense 6.0
Massively Debloated (less than half the size of Stock)
All Social Media Removed (I like a fresh, clean rom)
Android KitKat 4.4.2_r4
Xposed Framework
Hand selected, pre-installed modules that you're sure to enjoy which include a variety of different options such as:
-APM (Advanced Power Menu)
-Video Screen Recorder
-Dark Theme
-Youtube commercial remover
-Bluetooth unlocked to transfer ANY files
-Center Clock Mod
-Circle Battery Mod
-Security Flag Disabler for Screenshots
-Play Store DPI spoofer for missing apps (Make sure you set it to 480)
-Double Tap Status Bar to Sleep
-Tap status bar clock for alarm
-Screenshot delay remover
-Transparency for just about anything
-Brightness Slider
-Custom status bar icons
-Android L Heads Up Notifications
-Long Press Back to kill
-Power button during sleep for flashlight
-and much, much, more!
Support Music Ringtones
Shortened that annoying shut down vibration by 1/2
Custom Bookmarks
Faster SMS retries on sms fails.
Gif animations auto enabled in browser
Default HotSpot name changed
Annoying Wi-Fi Popup Nag removed
Delivery Reports enabled by default
WiFi Disconnect Notifications enabled
Custom Boot and Shutdown Animation
ALL Gapps completely up to date
Apps that would be found in the playstore have been moved to data apps so as not to clutter the system.
Navigation icon is back! Yet still on the latest maps
Flashlight
Extreme Power Saver Launcher
Beats and BoomSound Pre-Installed (can be turned off)
Custom Wallpaper
Fast and Light rom, built for speed!
What's Working:
EVERYTHING
Variant Editions
ADRENALINE NEO (Variant of the Official Release)
This is the rom further de-bloated to my personal liking and is created specifically for me. I'm really a sort of no-frills kinda guy yet I still appreciate some theme action and abilities. However, I have chosen to share this with everyone. I will not address complaints or issues resulting the use of this version as to what's missing or what you'd like to add back however I don't mind helping with the usual crash or system related issues should any ever arise.
The following separates it from the standard release:
APPS REMOVED
*Bluetooth unlock module
*All Apps Mirror Enabler
*Double Tap Status Bare to sleep module
*Google Navigation Arrow
*Play Store Fixes module
*ALL WIDGETS EXCEPT FOR WEATHER CLOCK
*ALL HTC BACKUP, VZW BACKUP, ETC BACKUP Utilities except Google Backups
*ALL live wallpapers and live wallpaper functionality
*Music Channel Disabled and removed (I've noticed a major decrease in audio *quality once switching over to the animations until a full reboot takes place and you stay away from it)
*Verizon Visual Voicemail
*The extra added ringtones and the Earthquake alert removed (no earthquakes where I live)
*All Mirror Casting services
*NFC and TAG abilities
*VZW Cloud Service
*Media output like HDMI output, etc.
*Boot-up and Boot-down custom animations
ADRENALINE DEVELOPER (Variant of the Official Release)
I created the Developer Edition for you guys who like to take a reasonably debloated base without Neo's adding like and dislikes and drag and drop apk files whether from the computer into the rom zip or from in your phone using a root explorer app to add back in apps you want. The Developer Edition is debloated even further than my Neo Edition as I've removed those apps which catered to me and only contains your most basic features: Calculator, Camera, Clock, Contacts, Data, Flashlight, Gallery, Mail, Playstore, Talk, and Text. For those who like to build up their own DD, this can be used as a starting point for dragging and dropping back into the rom things you need.
Aside from what is already removed in the Developer's Edition, the following has also been removed (but can be added back in at your discretion/ability):
APPS REMOVED
*Google Maps
*Youtube AdAway module
*Screenshot Delay Remover module
*The XPosed Installer
*Flashlight
*GoogleTTS (Google Text To Speech Engine)
Installation InstructionsI recommend users of this rom to be on the latest firmware and Hboot with an s-off device.
NOTE: You need to be on at least TWRP 2.7.1.1 or above if you intend to flash this rom.
If you are NOT on this recovery and have a rom complaint, I will not address it.
DO NOT WIPE SYSTEM WHILE IN RECOVERY UNLESS YOU WANT PROBLEMS.
The installer script does it for you already. Simply do a factory reset "Swipe Wipe" and you're good to go.
Flashing Procedures are as follows:
1. Put the Rom on the root of your internal memory
2. Compare MD5 Sum
-Windows: MD5 Calculator
-LINUX: Open Terminal and type: md5sum [path to the rom on your sd card]
-Mac: Open a terminal and type: md5 [path to the rom on your sd card]
3. Reboot to Recovery
4. Scroll down and select "Wipe"
5. Do a "Swipe Wipe"
7. Install Rom from SD Card
8. Reboot and enjoy!
For Best results, reboot the rom once after it has settled after all your syncing and such. You will need to reboot anyway in order to active the xposed framework.
Further questions about the ROM
Please check the FAQ in the second post. (Coming Soon)
Note: DO NOT Mirror this Rom, Quote this entire OP, or Use this as a base for your Rom. Thanks.
DOWNLOAD
Thank You to the following individuals for their heavy involvement in making this possible for the HTC One Max and for their continued efforts to improving the platform:
Flyhalf205 Answering questions and a few files from his base - Donate
[email protected] For showing me how to theme and the use of his Sprint base - Donate
rovo89 - For his XPosed FrameworkKernel Source:
Stock OEM Factory Shipped Kernel
Guys if you like the rom, consider donating! It's always appreciated and will go directly to helping me support my mini me's insatiable desire to consume ice cream!
I WANT TO DONATE TO NEO!
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CHANGEL LOG / OTHER DOWNLOADS / Q&A
CHANGE LOG
(¯`'•ADRENALINE•'´¯)
*Initial Release
(¯`'•ADRENALINE-1.1•'´¯)
***A Clean Flash is recommended, but not required***
*Fixed Music Player Force Close on launch
*Re-Added HTC Theme Engine and with customized theme choices! (a few more to come in the future)
*Fixed the missing images for selecting fingerprints in the fingerprint scanner settings.
*Fixed some Gallery Force Close issues
*Kernel Frequencies are now set at a defaulted lower minimum (saves on battery!)
*New Zoe Beta added with community support and help info
*HTC Keyboard data reduced (faster and lag-free)
*All XPosed Modules Updated
*All Google Apps Updated
*Xtended Settings Module added which brings the following added features:
-Statusbar Changes like Clock, Battery, MIUI Battery Bar with animation styles, color changes, etc.
-HTC Sense Settings such as animations, color changes, icon and folder modification, blinkfeed mods, etc.
-System options such as led flash during charge, flashlight flash for notifications, button backlight brightness, etc.
-Lockscreen Options such as AOSP lock with custom widgets, weather image style, gestures, custom shortcuts, etc.
-Several custom programmable button settings
-Misc settings like access to the old *#*#4636#*#* diag screen, overscroll custom color, etc.
-There are a Plethora of abilities that the Xtended Settings Xposed module is capable of and most of them can be viewed on the Developer's page HERE
*Xtended Sound Effects (Xtended Settings Module)
-Bass Booster
-Intensity
-Virtualizer
-Reverb Levels
-Preset and programmable custom equalizers
*Gravity Box Xposed module added which brings several features to play. Gravity Box was meant for AOSP but many of the mods work nicely for sense. Search through it and you may find something you like
*HTC Backup removed (who really uses this anyway?)
*Visualization Wallpapers re-added
*30 custom wallpapers added
*More foreign fonts removed
*A few apps Re-added for stability issues
(¯`'•ADRENALINE-1.2•'´¯)
***A CLEAN FLASH IS REQUIRED***
*Completely Re-Based and Rebuilt from scratch on 4.4.2_r2!
*Visual Voicemail Fixed
*Screen Casting Fixed (I think)
*Phone Crash/Drop Calls/Fail to ring Fixed
*Fixed Contacts Instability
*Updated Xtended Settings Module (already outdated again)
*Complete UI Overhaul and new Custom Sense Theme Integration with 15 theme selections! Courtesy of [email protected]
*Updated all other modules
*Fixed Music Channel freeze and crash
*Fixed Visualizer in Music Player freeze and crash
*Fixed BlinkFeed crashes and Instability (I think)
*Fixed Gallery force close when attempting to share albums
*Improved Beats Audio Implementation. Now louder and crisper than ever!
*Removed Zoe as it is a Social Media downloadable from the PlayStore
*Fixed Turn by Turn Navigations (Now speaks street names)
*Fixed "Ok Google" Anywhere Integration (can now say "Ok Google" from any app or screen including the lock screen (requires an elective activation in Voice Search)
*Fixed the I/O Crash when plugging up to a pc via USB cable
*Security Improvements
*GPS Improvements
*Debloated further
*Much faster, smoother, and more battery efficient then the other versions.
*Switched back to stock oem kernel (Fly's is still flashable from his kernel thread if you want it)
(¯`'•ADRENALINE-1.3•'´¯)
***A CLEAN FLASH IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED***
*Taken back to unmodified, fresh, new RUU. Pulled, Deodexed, and modified by me alone. Rebuilt from scratch.
*Fixed Sense 6 Toolbox Module crash!
*Fixed HTC Backup! Selection for Google Drive or DropBox
*Fixed other phone/account transfer functionality including vzw backup assistant
*Removed the recently added Genie Widget (meant for AOSP as our Weather Clock does this already)
*Added the Live Wallpapers back in
*Added Street View back in
*Disabled the WiFi Pop-up nag whenever launching apps (I hated that thing)
*Disabled the wipe policy for incorrect password attempts
*Re-Enabled Extreme Power Saver Mod
*Re-Enabled Allowance and Support for National Roaming
*Hid Setup Wizard and Help from the App Drawer
*Enabled Notification LED Color (Untested and likely won't work)
*Re-Enabled Support for Group Messages
*Enabled support for MMS shared browser screenshots (untested)
*Enabled support of gyro functions
*Enabled support of No lock screen
*Defaulted allowance for non market app installs
*Defaulted GPS location on
*Re-Added my custom wallpapers
*Changed default home screen to display Weather Clock once again
*Added XDA and My Site to your bookmarks
*Enabled SMS and MMS delivery ports by default
*Upped the max recipients per MMS ans SMS from 20 to 100 (no idea if this will work lol)
*Google Location settings enabled by default
*Removed CD Rom mount and PCTool so you won't have 3-4 pop up windows when connecting to the PC
*Removed more Social Networks Integration for further power saving and debloat
*Removed a handful of unnecessary libs cluttering the system
*Re-Added Device management as it's required by a few processes which includes phone finding apps as well
*Re-Added the Google+ Plug-in for Blinkfeed
*Re-Added the Instagram Plug-in for Blinkfeed
*Re-Added the Linked-in Plug-in for Blinkfeed
*Removed the HTC File Manager (Did anyone really use this anyway?)
*Updated Gapps
*Updated Modules
*Removed a few unnecessary build.prop edits.
*Debloated further than the previous build, yet retaining full functionality.
*Cleaner, Faster, Most Stable, and even better on battery
(¯`'•ADRENALINE-1.4•'´¯)
*Moved a stock version of HTC Album back into data/app to fix FC issue with the Downloads Album. This however will keep it from theme changing with everything else
*Added "Mirror Enable" which allows you to Mirror Broadcast from any app
*Added Blurred UI Exposed Module
*Re-Added Visualization wallpaper (by accident)
*Disabled ISO mount on boot
*Disabled the Safe Volume Nag
*Enabled Extra Quick Settings
*Enabled the use of Alarm volume while in Silent Mode
*Added back a few fonts for stability purposes
*Re-added a handful of ringtones
*Re-added SystemUI and keyboard tones
*Re-added the HTC File Manager
*Removed all the Social Network Plug-ins and updated the Social Networks Zip file
*Added the VZW Cloud Storage option
*Fixed the World Clock edit FC issue
(¯`'•ADRENALINE-1.5•'´¯)
*Introducing Dev Edition and Builder's Edition. More to be explained in the OP soon.
*Updated the Xposed Modules
*Removed Gravity Box as it offered barely any added mods (since it's primarily meant for AOSP)
*Updated Google Apps
*Downgraded Xtended Settings Module from 1.1.0 to 1.0.9 as he is no longer supporting it and the added function of Xtended on-line is dead.
*Removed a few live wallpapers
*Removed Car Dock and Automotive Home support (If many of you truly used this function, let me know and I may re-add it later or create a flashable)
*Removed Street View, but can be re-downloadedfrom the playstore if you need it
*Removed a lot of unnecessary background processes thus improving battery life and memory
*Removed a few of my custom wallpapers (outside of the integrated theme)
*Changed MMS back to the stock MMS. If you want the Bubble theme version b [email protected], it can be obtained from his Themes thread
*Removed the Toggles+ (extra quick settings toggles). If you want them back you may flash [email protected]'s mod in his thread. Keep in mind however that this may break some of the changes I've made to the rom as it will overwrite my modified default.xml in /ACC
*Added the Seeder Entropy generator for a smoother and more improved android experience. Feel it for yourself
*Removed a few more unnecessary libs.
*Removed the Extreme Power Saver Launcher (Already hae a power saver launcher feature in place)
*Removed the ringtone trimmer and low quality sound recorder. If you really need these back just let me know
*removed the Stock app. If you need it back let me know
OTHER DOWNLOADS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
[Q]: What is the difference between Textra and Google Messenger?
[A]: A Comprehensive and Thorough User Level Comparison Review of Google's "Messenger" VS Delicious Inc.'s "Textra SMS"
So in an effort to prepare all of you for lollipop in an "ease into it" kind of fashion, I've come to find that many are either hesitant over the newly included messaging app, or would rather prefer Google's Messenger app over Textra. It has also occurred to me that many users don't actually know the difference between the two (other than the fact that Textra comes with a dark skin default which is changeable). So I have taken the time to compare the many different abilities and functions that each app provides in comparison to each other (at user level).
I hope that you find this informative enough to make a decision in the future as to which you would prefer. So without further delay, I present to you my review.
Now many of you may not care about the messaging app as you've selected Hangouts to be your default SMS receiver. For those of you like myself however that prefer SMS messages to be kept separate from hangouts, this may be of good use to you.
So to the Left we have Messenger and to the Right we have Textra.
Right off the bat you will notice that Textra does a full system theme where your status bar coloring is altered to reflect the theme (as with most of our apps including our Kit Kat stock Message) where as in Messenger it remains untouched.
You will also notice that the contact icons in Messenger are slightly larger than those appearing in Textra which I personally feel would limit the amount of text being displayed due to the "create a new message" button covering the last recent message. Yet the font is slightly larger in that of the Textra app making it easier to read which is what we care about most in a messaging app.
Both layouts appear to be nearly identical with exception to color.
Here we have an example where a single message has been long pressed.
In Messenger, the message selected is indicated by a slight discoloration of the field in which the text inhabits along with changing the contact icon to a Blue Checkmark (which only deselects the message if pressed). Notice also the create a new message icon disappears (as it is not needed for this current function).
In Textra, the message selected is indicated by a highlighted check mark that shuffles in from the left of the message (shuffling the message dates to the right off screen). Additionally, the create a new message button in the bottom right corner becomes a grayed out Checkmark which when pressed, changes color and selects every message currently in the chat summary. However, there is no Archive function built into Textra as there is in Messenger which for some of you, very well may be a deal breaker as you may actually use that function (I don't).
The options that appear above in Messenger are that of cancel (go back), Archive, Delete, and options.
The options that appear above in Textra are that of cancel (go back) Silence notifications, delete, and options.
In the following two images, we see what a multi message selections looks like in both Messenger on the left, and Textra on the right.
Immediately in Messenger, the options button vanishes and converts into simply silence notifications (as that is apparently the only multi message function it can perform).
However in Textra, the options to silence, delete, and "options" remain.
I have gone and deselected one of the messages in both Messenger and Textra so that we can compare and explore the options that are presented for a selected message (since it disappears in Messenger if multiple messages are selected). However, I have included the multi selected messages in Textra also so that you can see the options remain unchanged.
To the left, Messenger displays the only options to be Silencing notifications (which for some reason was not available until multi messages were selected) Add contact which adds the person to your contacts if not already, and block or “blacklisting” (which prevents you from receiving their messages).
To the Right, Textra displays Notifications Settings, Bubble Color settings, Delivery Report settings, Signatures, and black listing. Keep in mind also that silencing notifications is already present in the main window as well.
Since we pretty much already know what Notifications off, add contact, and block do, we will go over them through Textra while we explore the additional options it has to offer in the next images to follow.
We now are looking at the notifications settings specifically for the selected messages. What you will notice, is that in Textra you can define message/people specific themes, options, and settings.
In here you can enable or disable notifications on the main page.
Tap Notifications allow you to select the action to be taken when you tap a message notification from that specific message/person. You can choose to open a floating quick reply window that will disappear after you send a message and resume whatever activity you were currently doing, or you can have it open textra like most stock messaging apps will do.
Floating notifications settings will allow you to decide the duration of the pop up notification for that specific contact (should you decide to have pop up notifications in the previous setting)
Notification Icon Settings allows you to decide what color that selected contact/message should appear in. As you can see, there are 44 different color options to choose from (wow!)
LED Blink Color is an awesome option for phones that support it. You have the ability to specify what color your selected message/contact should appear in when you have received a message from them. While our device doesn't support every color listed, I have taken the liberty of providing you with the huge variety of LED colors that actually do work for our device: Green & Red.
Default Notification sound although "says" Ringtone, actually pulls from your notifications folder (like it's supposed to).
Vibrate Settings allow you to set specific vibration instructions for that particular selected contact/message.
Now, if you've elected to allow vibrations, you can go so far as to even select contact/message specific vibrate patterns!
Wake Up Screen options allow you to decide whether or not a message from that particularly selected individual should wake your phone and turn screen on or not.
Repeat notifications let's you decide how often your phone should harass you for not checking or acknowledging the newly received message per contact/person. Hey if it's mom you may actually want it to keep telling you her message is waiting to be seen
This ends all the options available for Notifications.
Backing out now we select the option to go into Bubble Colors for the specific contact/message. You can decide what color your text bubbles should be in, and what color their text bubbles should be in. Check it out, you have 42 color options
This ends the options available for Bubbles.
Backing out now we select the option for Delivery Reports
Here you can decide if you want to receive a report for a MMS or SMS message successfully received by the end user's device to which you sent a message to. Very handy for those who claim they never got your message or simply informative to you for those who honestly didn't receive it and perhaps should be called.
This ends the options available for Delivery Reports.
Backing out now we select the option for Signatures to be displayed in your messages to these specifically selected individuals. After having opted to include a message, you can edit and create your own. Note that after confirming your new signature, the signature displayed looks overwritten but a quick back out and back in to the Settings will provide you with visual proof of the correct change. (This is likely a glitch they are probably working out).
This ends the options available for Signatures.
Backing out and selecting the Blacklist option will immediately BlackList (block) those messages selected from ever being received to your device again. Don't worry however, as this can be undone by going to the main settings for the app outside of these message specific options we've explored through this review. Pay no mind to the fact that I just blacklisted my mother-in-law by "accident"
Deselecting all the contacts in both Messenger (Hey what was this app for again?) and Textra, we are now able to enter their Primary App Options via the same options button to the top right of both apps.
Notice that since Messenger has Archive functions, you are able to go into your Archived Messages as seen in the image above. Since I don't have any messages archived, none will appear but if you had used it to Archive them, that is where you would find them. This is the same feature that is present in Google Hangouts where you can archive a conversation for later viewing (and to keep it out of your primary chat summary).
On the main page you will see a search button (magnifying glass). Perhaps you had a conversation with someone a long time ago in your messages about a certain topic but can't remember who it was or when it took place. To easily recall that conversation, you can type in a word or phrase used in the message as indicated in these examples.
A very crucial thing here to note, is that Messenger will only highlight and provide you with the very last time the subject was ever discussed and take you back to that moment in time via clicking on it.
Textra however, will display a brief message from each and every time that particular subject was discussed and take you to that exact moment in time you were looking for by clicking on the specific search result.
Since it will be extremely brief, due to the minimal activity taking place in this app, we will go ahead and explore the main options taking place in Google's Messenger App first.
As you can see, aside from having 0 message specific settings, only very little remains for any of the global settings. Whether or not you want notifications for all incoming messages, one specific sound for all, whether or not all vibrate or don't, and your typical MMS settings which appear in every MMS app.
Now in Textra's Main Global Options/Settings, we see all the following choices.
Many of these you recognize from the per message/contact options/settings we covered earlier. These will be the primary settings to take place globally in no settings are specified per contact/message.
We will only cover those that were not covered in the individual settings.
Under the "About" option, selecting "What's New?" will give us a detailed change log for all the advancements Textra has made per release.
Enable Debugging is set for times when Textra provides support to you for an issue related to their app (wow)
Tell your friends allows you to share the playstore link for this app via a variety of different sharing options.
Resync Textra does what it says: Basically re-syncs all your messages should you have strayed away experimenting with other apps that intercept messages and wish to return to stability It will re-sync everything for you without changing any of your settings.
This ends the About Options.
Backing back out into Settings you'll notice a support button. Click this and you will have the option to contact the developers directly with any issues you may have that aren't listed in their provided Q&A/FAQ listed below. They also provide a button to tap to link directly to their Feedback Forum (yeah, they have one).
This ends the Support Options.
Backing back out into the main Settings, there is a Customize Look menu. Here you can change the text size of the fonts being viewed as presented in the image above.
You can also change the Dark Mode Settings to "Off", Dark (default) and Black.
In Theme color, you can change the overal theme color of the entire app! You have 40 selectable themes to choose form. Take notice of the checkmark and circle color of each theme you select. It is the color of your secondary colors like menu option font color, check boxes, etc.
Under the Default Notifications Settings, the only difference you'll see that wasn't discussed before is whether or not floating notifications will appear while the phone is both locked and unlocked (or duration of the notifications).
All the other settings are global and as mentioned before, work for all those who don't have individually set settings.
This ends our exploration of the Settings options.
Now, we go into a message as it appears in Messenger.
Uh oh, my chat window with my buddy Justin is in Pink and White?? Gee thanks Google.. Apparently, Google thought it would be cute to pre-select random theme colors per conversation in your messages. There is no way to change the color options as they appear in this conversation nor can you change any of your chat bubble colors or font sizes.
Long pressing a message as indicated in the second picture above yields a couple options. Delete that single post, return to the chat, Forward that post to another contact, or information regarding that post (type, from, to, sent, received).
There is no multi selection option, there is no swiping side to side for additional options or navigations. However options for the entire message is present without post selection.
Now in Textra, I'm happy to say that I have assigned this theme to the chat with my buddy and I.
Pressing on his image pulls up his personal info and gives me the option to call.
Swiping from left to right in the chat window sends me right back into my main chat summary.
Swiping from right to left however, will display the exact time and date of every sent and received message regardless of the time interval between as indicated in the 3rd image.
Long pressing a message gives me the option to multi-select individual posts where I can either trash them, send them all as a new message to someone in my contacts, forward the messages to another contact, copy the text, lock the individual posts, or share in an email Man I love options!
This concludes my review of both Textra VS Messenger.
I hope you have found it enlightening and will have taught you how to operate either app like a pro by the time Lollipop roms surface.
Guess now I should go and un-blackllist my Mother-In-Law
Mine for Skittles
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What devices are supported
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jazz995756 said:
What devices are supported
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Only the HTC One Max Verizon variant.
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Niiice!! Great job man!
IAmTheOneTheyCallNeo said:
Only the HTC One Max Verizon variant.
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Do you think Sprint will be added? Sounds like a great Rom regardless
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Do you think Sprint will be added? Sounds like a great Rom regardless
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I may consider other variants in the future.
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friday nite delite
alright Thank you i am fixing to flash it as its
Friday nite and ill have all the time i need to set it up
-itle be my friday nite delite -THANK YOU
Thanks Neo... I've been waiting for you to release a Rom for the Max... I will install tomorrow.
I have no idea whats wrong! Fresh install. Did factory reset. Nandroid first of course. Booted up fine and logged into my Google account. Once I hit the home screen for the first time it rebooted. It has continued to reboot every time it boots into android since then. Can't even get my apps to finish restoring from the Play Store. Not to mention my Google account as a whole hasn't synced lol. Help?
xhunter187 said:
I have no idea whats wrong! Fresh install. Did factory reset. Nandroid first of course. Booted up fine and logged into my Google account. Once I hit the home screen for the first time it rebooted. It has continued to reboot every time it boots into android since then. Can't even get my apps to finish restoring from the Play Store. Not to mention my Google account as a whole hasn't synced lol. Help?
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Did you follow my instructions for flashing exactly as described in the OP? Also, are you S=OFF? Keep in mind also that this is only for the Verizon variant.
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IAmTheOneTheyCallNeo said:
Did you follow my instructions for flashing exactly as described in the OP? Also, are you S=OFF? Keep in mind also that this is only for the Verizon variant.
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Of course! I learned a long time ago back with my Rezound to follow your instructions. Yes I am S-OFF, Unlocked, using 2.7.1.1, didn't wipe system in recovery, and have a Verizon One Max.
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Of course! I learned a long time ago back with my Rezound to follow your instructions. Yes I am S-OFF, Unlocked, using 2.7.1.1, didn't wipe system in recovery, and have a Verizon One Max.
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Baffling man.. Are you flashing gapps or something? Should just be wipe, flash, boot. Make sure you're flashing the standard rom and not dev edition. Only thing I can think of is perhaps your phone doesn't like the high kernel frequency.. As soon as it boots, try going into trickster and drop the max frequency down a few notches.
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IAmTheOneTheyCallNeo said:
Baffling man.. Are you flashing gapps or something? Should just be wipe, flash, boot. Make sure you're flashing the standard rom and not dev edition. Only thing I can think of is perhaps your phone doesn't like the high kernel frequency.. As soon as it boots, try going into trickster and drop the max frequency down a few notches.
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Clean flashed again. Got into Trickster and dropped it down to 156600 and dropped read ahead to 2048. Also dropped GPU to 400. Set all to apply on boot. Didn't even sign into Google this time. Kinda just skipped through the setup process. Still rebooting. I haven't been able to flash any custom kernels on my One Max. Fly and Lunar both cause the same thing.
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Clean flashed again. Got into Trickster and dropped it down to 156600 and dropped read ahead to 2048. Also dropped GPU to 400. Set all to apply on boot. Didn't even sign into Google this time. Kinda just skipped through the setup process. Still rebooting. I haven't been able to flash any custom kernels on my One Max. Fly and Lunar both cause the same thing.
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Bummer. On Monday I'll create a flashable zip for the stock kernel for those who have issues on these custom ones and I'll add it to post #2.
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IAmTheOneTheyCallNeo said:
Bummer. On Monday I'll create a flashable zip for the stock kernel for those who have issues on these custom ones and I'll add it to post #2.
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Thanks a lot! I was really hoping to finally be able to try FlyKernel. Do you think I would be able to just flash Flyhalfs stock insecure on your rom? Plus any idea why your rom won't play nice with my phone? Either way..... Great to have you back making HTC phones awesome!
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Thanks a lot! I was really hoping to finally be able to try FlyKernel. Do you think I would be able to just flash Flyhalfs stock insecure on your rom? Plus any idea why your rom won't play nice with my phone? Either way..... Great to have you back making HTC phones awesome!
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This has Fly's 2.4 kernel baked in so if you've had issues flashing his or any other custom kernels, then you're bound to continue having them if they are baked in.
There are a handful of things that would need to change in order for you to run this rom on a stock sense 6 kernel and I will have a flashable for you on Monday.
As for why you have issues flashing their kernels, you may wanna get with them to figure out what's up.
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Rom is sick... Everything is working great. Still playing around with it.
Thanks!