Allow me to clarify. Now that I've downloaded the, "KitKat concept," theme, I absolutely love just starring at my home screen and admiring it. But using stock apps that have the touchwiz feel from my galaxy s4, such as the stock messaging app, I feel like the two don't go together (see attachments to see what I mean). Going from a nice, clean, feel to a big, tacky app just doesn't feel right. I don't know though, it might just be me.
So my question is, did you guys just leave the stock apps be, or did you download a 3rd party messaging app, lock screen app, etc., to make your theme fit more?
Excuse my bad English by the way.
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Sorry for the dounle post. For some reason 1st picture wasnt added to post. Now you can see what I mean when I say I go from a nice jome screen to a touchwiz app that doesn't belong.
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Alternative sms apps. Otherwise root is required.
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Pickle_Jr said:
Allow me to clarify. Now that I've downloaded the, "KitKat concept," theme, I absolutely love just starring at my home screen and admiring it. But using stock apps that have the touchwiz feel from my galaxy s4, such as the stock messaging app, I feel like the two don't go together (see attachments to see what I mean). Going from a nice, clean, feel to a big, tacky app just doesn't feel right. I don't know though, it might just be me.
So my question is, did you guys just leave the stock apps be, or did you download a 3rd party messaging app, lock screen app, etc., to make your theme fit more?
Excuse my bad English by the way.
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For the dialer I use rocketdial pro & for sms I use sliding messaging pro. both are themeable so they go with whatever theme I have on themer at the time. I bought both but they have free versions.
Pickle_Jr said:
Allow me to clarify. Now that I've downloaded the, "KitKat concept," theme, I absolutely love just starring at my home screen and admiring it. But using stock apps that have the touchwiz feel from my galaxy s4, such as the stock messaging app, I feel like the two don't go together (see attachments to see what I mean). Going from a nice, clean, feel to a big, tacky app just doesn't feel right. I don't know though, it might just be me.
So my question is, did you guys just leave the stock apps be, or did you download a 3rd party messaging app, lock screen app, etc., to make your theme fit more?
Excuse my bad English by the way.
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How do you have message with the white background?
The screen shot? That's the stock messaging app for the galaxy s4 and I believe all the other galaxy or touchwiz running devices as well
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Does the note have a text messaging app similar to iphone? I like how my wife's iphone has all the text pop up on her screen when it is locked. Does android have a similar setup? The iphone can pop up multiple text if they are not viewed right away. Thank you. I have never had a smartphone so don't know what android has to offer.
Just go to market and look at it. They're all like **** load of apps like that.
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But does it come with a stock app like that like the iphone has? I had a smartphone for about 2 weeks last year and found out that alot of apps don't always work properly.
Handcent in the market works pretty much perfectly doing what you want. The advantage of android over IOS is that if you don't like a stock application, odds are someone has written and published one that does what you want.
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Go SMS is pretty iphone-ish. Stock theme even looks like it.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jb.gosms&hl=en
Thank you.
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Thanks button will do.
Just download gosmspro...its the best sms app out for the android by a long shot
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handcent also. It actually has a setting called iphone lol!
Get Go SMS Pro from the Android Market. Within this app there is an iPhone Theme. You can even tweak the settings to enable a pop-up or in the Notification Bar.
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Or if you just want the pop up you can download SMS Pop Up
Check out iphone notifications
My wish is that someone would make a Screen Lock App and maybe some has, if not I think this a great idea, of course.
1. It must show any missed income calls, messages and emails.
2. Time and weather.
3. Circle when long pressed to swipe outside of circle to open.
4. Customizable App selection; the ability to add a few apps around the circle to choose from, but if not chosen swipe outside of the circle to opens.
5. Select a random picture everytime you turn on your phone from a directory of your choice.
I think that's a tall order my friend, but you can try Widget Locked and see if you get some or all of those things you're looking for...
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I think that's a tall order my friend, but you can try Widget Locked and see if you get some or all of those things you're looking for...
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Yes, WidgetLocker is great. It allows to add homescreen widgets on it. Plus, it has many themes to launch apps (ICS, Sense, iPhone).
I'd like to add more: Install "Tesla Unread" to get missed call, SMS and Gmail counts.
Yeah, Widget Locker pretty much does all of that minus Live Picture wallpaper.
Try Go Locker from Play Store
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lewymaro said:
Try Go Locker from Play Store
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You'll have to install Go Launcher EX to use it. Just to tweak lock screen usability, changing home launcher is an overkill..
I'm gonna suggest, as others here have, Widget Locker. I've always been running widget locker since I first had an android phone and have never used anything else because it does the job perfectly. Obviously, it's best feature is the customization available for it. Every few days I'm changing the layout of my lockscreen, just so it's something new
If you decide to use WL, check out this thread for WL themes and to see all the different kind of ideas and set-ups are available for you.
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Check out this [GUIDE] How to be a New User (and not a noob)
If looking for a free app then try MagicLocker
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Another +1 for Widget Locker
MIUI Locker is a neat one too. And its Free
Tedecye defini-
Widget locker, surely
Looks like everyone on XDA is a fan of WidgetLocker...
Holo locker
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Holo locker
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Holo locker plus popup Notifier, not that is sexy.
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You could try using widget locker combined with minimalistic text integrated with tasker. That might give you what you want.
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I am a fan of Touchwiz but am open to trying other launchers. The problem seems to be the badge system doesn't work fully on any of the ones I have looked at.
Do you know of a launcher which can show numeric bubbles for unread items on SMS, email, facebook etc?
Lots do SMS and Gmail but I need the email as well, I don't even use Gmail.
Suggest away
NovaLauncher + NovaPrime + TeslaUnread does gmail, htc email, samsung email and k-9 mail.
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NovaLauncher + NovaPrime + TeslaUnread does gmail, htc email, samsung email and k-9 mail.
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Ok thank you, last time I tried them it didn't, must have been a while ago lol
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Vouch for that use the same combo
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OK, I have the setup working (thank you for the advice) , can someone explain why this is so much better?
I am still looking for a weather widget, I dug one out I used on my Milestone 2, it works but I have to stretch it.
I use hd wigets with color form pack they offer natuve large sizes been using since old days one of the best every element customisible
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I am trying this one https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.droid27.transparentclockweather
Does a non TW launcher just offer more customisation?
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Change desktop-scroll-effects to GLASS, looks great. Nice clock&weather widget: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devexpert.weather
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Change desktop-scroll-effects to GLASS, looks great. Nice clock&weather widget: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devexpert.weather
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I appreciate why people do this, but it is not for me.
If I can extract another hour of battery life I would do it, but just to make it look prettier, not for now.
If I can remove all the TW framework I might have another go
I haven't seen anyone talk about this launcher, but it is awesome. Yes, you have to pay for it, but with the amount of customizations available it's well worth it. I know I'm a newb around here, and this post may not be taken seriously, but I thought I'd try to get a great dev paid to keep up such great work. Best feature that I've been looking for for over a year is being able to put widgets inside a folder on your home screen.
And that's my 2 cents. Please don't be too harsh, remember I'm a newb around here.
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I haven't seen anyone talk about this launcher, but it is awesome. Yes, you have to pay for it, but with the amount of customizations available it's well worth it. I know I'm a newb around here, and this post may not be taken seriously, but I thought I'd try to get a great dev paid to keep up such great work. Best feature that I've been looking for for over a year is being able to put widgets inside a folder on your home screen.
And that's my 2 cents. Please don't be too harsh, remember I'm a newb around here.
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Be easy on the noob, but this should be in the Themes and Apps section of the forum. Hopefully a mod moves it.
But back to the launcher, looks cool but I prefer TouchWiz, I'm one of those
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Now I looked on the playstore and assume your talking about the "lightning launcher extreme" cause that is the one that cost . correct?
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Now I looked on the playstore and assume your talking about the "lightning launcher extreme" cause that is the one that cost . correct?
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danny39 said:
Be easy on the noob, but this should be in the Themes and Apps section of the forum. Hopefully a mod moves it.
But back to the launcher, looks cool but I prefer TouchWiz, I'm one of those
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I hear ya. I just can't do enough with tw to make me happy.
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Wow, it is different alright, not bad I guess....I am TW all the way also.....
Very cool. Thanks for sharing. I am checking out the free version now.
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This is the "Tasker" of launchers. It's incredibly powerful & customizable. Just a bit of a learning curve. But much like with Tasker, once you do a few things, the rest gets a lot easier to figure out.
I actually got frustrated the first time I tried the free Lightning Launcher. And gave up on it the first day.
Read your thread and got the ambition to try it out again.
Really glad I did.
Nova Prime has been outstanding for me, but I was missing some customization options and Nova Prime developer team has not responded to my inquiries. So I'm going to double-down and watch a couple Lightning Launcher videos and figure it out.
I really, really like that it lets you have multiple home screen/profile setups. So if I'm right, I can pull up a different homescreen setup for each Tasker profile I have set up.
Also, there are profile/themes you can download from Play Store that give you some pre-arranged fancy-ass customization. Just to get you started.
Tsf shell is the best launcher I've found.
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Lightning launcher is amazing. When I first came across it I was completely lost. Once you get the hang of it...I haven't used another launcher since. Plus the developer is constantly updating it. Great app well worth the money guys
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Tsf shell is the best launcher I've found.
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For $16.81 it better mow my lawn too.
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Lightning launcher is amazing. When I first came across it I was completely lost. Once you get the hang of it...I haven't used another launcher since. Plus the developer is constantly updating it. Great app well worth the money guys
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He also responds pretty fast when you email him.
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Sounds intriguing. Can you explain briefly the benefit of having widgets in folders on homescreen? Thx.
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Fewer button presses to get information in the face.
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Here is one of my folders. Sucks that XDA widget isn't offered with a dark theme.
Keep in mind that widgets slow down folder performance by a tiny bit.
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I have tried lightning launcher and will say that it was one of the most horrid launchers on the market....using the s4 the only launcher I can say is pretty decent is nova prime and solo launcher....both are perfect launchers with no glitches and tons of customizations and themes
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A new launcher is on the market called comet launcher...another good solid launcher...
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Google Experience Launcher is perfect for me. Not overly done like most launchers. The drawer is super clean with larger detailed icons and has Google Now integrated into the home screen...
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Not for the faint of heart...
I love Lightning Launcher and can't say I did the first 5 times I tried it. At first, it is very intimidating for those that are used to the normal/simple way of laying out your homescreen/desktop. I have tried pretty much every launcher out there and love the benefits everyone provides, but have to admit, they are all essentially the same ole desktop, offering nothing truly innovative.
If you want to see the power of LLX, are worried about bugs and improvements, check the Google plus community: https://plus.google.com/115359051724948606262/
Again, this is only for those experienced enough that want something absolutely unique. If you are content with basic folders, simply swiping left/right and having the normal desktop setup this wont be for you. If you actually want freedom to make your desktop look the way you want, give LL a try.
LLX
I haven't had any problems with it at all. The customization is still amazing, and everyone in the g+ forum is nice and helpful.
Hey guy, am I losing any functionality or touchwiz integration if I use a third party messaging app over the stock one?
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Hey guy, am I losing any functionality or touchwiz integration if I use a third party messaging app over the stock one?
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Nope...
If you have a Gear 2 or Gear S watch you won't be able to view or send sms from it.
Nah the only thing you're losing is stupid amounts of lag.. how this app can take a good few seconds to be usable is beyond a joke.
HelloSMS for me thanks.
Lol thanks guys, I haven't had a samsung since the s2, I just want to make sure..and no gear for so I'm good there.
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I don't think you can open from lockscreen either
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What's the most customizable sms app, ive been tooling wth textra, liking chomp, tried qksms. Love being able to have different ringtones for different contacts, bubbles, etc. Ty for any input
Evolve is pretty good, lots of themes. Very clean look, fast, smooth.
I use evolvesms as well. The only thing I seem to have lost over the stock messaging app is MMS over wifi. I definitely loved that but I hate the stock messaging app more.
I stick to Hangouts. Simple and clean.
Not as many UI and ringtone features as other apps, but works well with my moto360 so can't complain.
Thanks all appreciate the advise
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You can have individual tones with stock messaging app as well
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I hated the stock SMS on all the other Note versions, but the current one on Note 4 is great after some settings.
Love the favorite contacts.
Used go sms, but think this stock one is good enough now.
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not that i use it...but you won't be able to open a quicck note, write a name, and use the recognition software to open message to send a text or call
Guys I need to plug my favourite SMS app ... one from an XDA dev @matt_stang
Smitten SMS - http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-stock-messaging-sliding-ui-extra-t2825144
I can't find fault with it.