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Me and a few friends have an awesome Rom idea but none of us are skilled developers. We are looking for a developer or developers to construct the rom. We well be willing to donate and I have a connection who would be interested and willing to donate should we say efficiently. I will create icons, boot animations, wallpapers, graphics etc. As this is more my forte. If it really takes off we might do a wiki or site. We want this Rom to be predominantly Optimus V based. So if your interested PM and we cab discuss details and the actual idea.
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Hyeagley said:
Me and a few friends have an awesome Rom idea but none of us are skilled developers. We are looking for a developer or developers to construct the rom. We well be willing to donate and I have a connection who would be interested and willing to donate should we say efficiently. I will create icons, boot animations, wallpapers, graphics etc. As this is more my forte. If it really takes off we might do a wiki or site. We want this Rom to be predominantly Optimus V based. So if your interested PM and we cab discuss details and the actual idea.
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Are you planning 2.2 or 2.3 rom? If you give me your framework I can throw it in a cm7 rom. You can do it your self very easily too. I don't mind helping, I just don't get much time in front of my computer these days
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pbailey212 said:
Are you planning 2.2 or 2.3 rom? If you give me your framework I can throw it in a cm7 rom. You can do it your self very easily too. I don't mind helping, I just don't get much time in front of my computer these days
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2.3 we want to have a different launcher built in. Have you seen the Circle launcher?
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That would be simple too, I don't care for it, isn't the full version of circle launcher a paid app?
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pbailey212 said:
That would be simple too, I don't care for it, isn't the full version of circle launcher a paid app?
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I sent you a pm
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I agree that if you're after a custom theme with a different launcher for the VM670 there's little to no reason to start all over from scratch. In fact with a bit of practice I bet you guys could do it yourselves.
Basing it off of something established like CM7 and IHO means that you get easy access to bug fixes and other updates.
I think the best route would be to ask for instructions on how to reskin and replace what you want. As most of the stuff in CM7 is BSD or Apache licensed you don't have to redistribute your source (altho, doing so is, IMO, a good idea).
Blarf is the man, he is the one that does most of the work so we don't have to
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Just flash IHO, and then flash your themes. Or install your launcher afterwards. Seriously, there's no need for an entirely new ROM.
huntersquid said:
Just flash IHO, and then flash your themes. Or install your launcher afterwards. Seriously, there's no need for an entirely new ROM.
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This is your opinion and Ill respect it.
But IMO you are wrong. What if they figure out a way to improve on IHO?
Or maybe there are people that would rather have a different launcher then adw. I support anderweb but I prefer a different launcher then adw. A fully themed rom including lock screen and all the other stuff the theme changer would also be nice to have.
The more options we have the better off we are. Having just one flavor of IHO only leads to boredom.
I agree with you on this one eollie. We will be using a pure IHO and expanding. It may be a little as we are learning the ropes and want the end product to be exactly what were looking for.
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I love this idea. Just wish i knew how to dev. If this ROM gets off the ground, i'd definitely flash it and donate. I was using AOSP's ROM, which appears it may be abandoned now, so i tried IHO, which for some reason keeps rebooting my phone, so i'm looking for a good ROM to run on my Optimus V.
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Try mrg666 IHO cm7,with IHO recovery. His latest biuld is 08132011,i have had excellent bat life. No reboots so far its pretty stable and no FCs.This my daily rom for a while.
Once I place apps in the app folder of the rom. Such as a new launcher do I need to do something else besides delete the first one to make it the default launcher
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Hyeagley said:
Once I place apps in the app folder of the rom. Such as a new launcher do I need to do something else besides delete the first one to make it the default launcher
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I don't think so, I have clever done it though, just don't try flashing with no launcher. Give it a shot, worst case, you have to restore your backup
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pbailey212 said:
I don't think so, I have clever done it though, just don't try flashing with no launcher. Give it a shot, worst case, you have to restore your backup
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Ok sweet thank you!
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eollie said:
This is your opinion and Ill respect it.
But IMO you are wrong. What if they figure out a way to improve on IHO?
Or maybe there are people that would rather have a different launcher then adw. I support anderweb but I prefer a different launcher then adw. A fully themed rom including lock screen and all the other stuff the theme changer would also be nice to have.
The more options we have the better off we are. Having just one flavor of IHO only leads to boredom.
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They're always improving on IHO, and there are new builds out multiple times a week. BobZ's IHO build uses Launcherpro instead of ADW, and MrG has posted a file to flash with the IHO ROM to give you the stock launcher instead of ADW. Check them out here - https://github.com/inferiorhumanorgans/android_device_lge_thunderc/wiki/Binary . You can always just put your theme on top of that, no?
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Just flash IHO, and then flash your themes. Or install your launcher afterwards. Seriously, there's no need for an entirely new ROM.
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Or you can modify the zip file as you want, and add the stock themes, and add stock apps
based on cm7 for optimus V
Hyeagley said:
Once I place apps in the app folder of the rom. Such as a new launcher do I need to do something else besides delete the first one to make it the default launcher
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if you want to make the zip file work, you need to add strings in META-INF Folder in cert.sf and manifest, or else zip will say error
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if you want to make the zip file work, you need to add strings in META-INF Folder in cert.sf and manifest, or else zip will say error
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What strings do I add? And how
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Hyeagley said:
What strings do I add? And how
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If you open archive with 7 zip you can add and remove apps with no issues just turn off signature verification. I replace lots of apps like putting in go launcher, root explorer, and link2sd. Also remove a lot of crap I don't use.
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is it safe to just replace your framework? they have the same base right? i wanted to test out the alpha build, but considering it's primarily a theme and a launcher + a few apps, i think i'll just try the theme if possible =D
aaron.a said:
is it safe to just replace your framework? they have the same base right? i wanted to test out the alpha build, but considering it's primarily a theme and a launcher + a few apps, i think i'll just try the theme if possible =D
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Try it
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Yeah I'd just make a Android backup just in case that's pretty much the get out of jail free if something goes wrong
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saying those have the same base is like saying all roms have the same base, the two ROMs are very different with the way the framework is set up, 99.999999999% chance you will get a soft brick
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Hello all! I am currently running CMX with a TouchWiz 5 theme. I installed the TouchWiz Launcher port along with a few different zips I have found across xda. My phone has most TW widgets, sounds and stock apps. I feel a lot of people would love to run this ROM. I have no idea how but is there a way for me to generate a zip of my setup so that others could enjoy it?
What do you guys think?
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What do you guys think?
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i like!!!! i would rock it all day!! :good:
Anyone that is interested or knows how to get the ball rolling please point me in the right direction. I am extremely happy with this set-up. Forgot to mention it even is running the SGS3 Camera Port as well. It's heavily themed.
please
I would love to contribute to the community. Just need to be pointed in the right direction. Similar to SVN?
The one thing I'd love to have on my ROM is the TouchWiz lock screen. My sisters both have SGII's and I love how you can flick away the lock screen
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1207467
You can use this to make an update zip. Just put the apks in their respective places. The theme would probably be in data and the launcher in system.
The only issue I see is if this is the TouchWiz 5 theme you speak of it can't be included because it's a paid app.
Like the setup, i have been looking for something like this a little while.
Can you post how you did it in the meantime
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I found another update zip creator that is more generic and less device specific than D4.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1248486
Here's a guide that explains an easier way to mount system and data by using busybox instead of finding the mount points.
http://androidarea51.com/modifications/(how-to)-make-a-flashable-update-zip/
Edit: This thread will help you find mount points if you need too..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1611615
Edit2: ^^ I agree. Can you post what you used for everything? Where did you get the launcher, the widgets, the sounds, the stock apps, the theme, and maybe the wallpaper/s?
Anything new on this?
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I wrote a couple of devs seeking help. I am a full time student and I work full time as well. I thought about releasing a HOW to guide. I have not given up.
Pimp my ROM seems to have the full tw launcher and some widgets. Cannot confirm if all are there. You can then get a tw theme from market and you should be set. I am on decks 10-10 build (4.1.2) and the theme is not working but launcher is
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Hi, does anybody know where to get extra theme's for LGhome3?
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Hi, does anybody know where to get extra theme's for LGhome3?
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I think that this site is what you need
http://www.downloadonline.info/2013/02/23/lghome3-theme-download/
I apologize in advance for my ignorance, but what exactly is the LGhome3 and what will change if I use one of the one's that where linked above me? I see there is LGhome.JB4.apk and some others. I think i have an idea what LGhome3 is, but i guess im not exactly sure. Lol. Thanks in advance.
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Abu Nazir said:
I apologize in advance for my ignorance, but what exactly is the LGhome3 and what will change if I use one of the one's that where linked above me? I see there is LGhome.JB4.apk and some others. I think i have an idea what LGhome3 is, but i guess im not exactly sure. Lol. Thanks in advance.
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LGHome3 is the version of the LGHome Launcher that as far as I know, LG make it for ICS and partially upgraded with the 4.1.2 upgrade (It just add some wallpapers and some basic changes to the widgets). The LGHome.JB4.apk that you saw was a port from somebody in the community to make it available for 4.2 since the other versions FC and wouldn't work properly. Currently that port works partially and for 4.2 and FC when you try some things.
You can also see another version of the LGHome in the market called Simple Home by LGElectronics ( http://goo.gl/7eAVz ) and I think it was the version 2 since it doesn't have an app drawer, don't came with the widgets and it's compatible with Froyo 2.2.
About the themes you were looking for, LGHome has themes since version 2. Some carriers like AT&T block all the themes (I don't know why!) or only left 1 or 2 in their deploy, but they could be found at the Korean and Japanese ROMs.
Looking for a LGHome port to 4.2 I found some themes that work at http://goo.gl/bjjjr
Also found this other page where there's a link to download 10 themes for the LGHome at http://goo.gl/mKeIm
Please take note that to those themes to work properly they have to be installed in the /System/App folder (Need root access) and not in the /Data/App folder where the apps normally install when you use the installation wizard opening the apk directly. The links I provided previously have a very good tutorial of how to install them in a way that they work.
Anyway, LGHome is a very good launcher but if you are looking for another experience about themes and changing the appearance try another launchers like Nova and Apex that will give you a very Nexus 4 feeling and are very good saving battery life. Also you can use Go Launcher that have a lot of free themes. Or if you want to make huge changes or get very different experience check buzz launcher or MiHome that have some really good themes and some crazy stuff.
Go out there and try them all and every time you want to try something different, have more than 1 working launcher installed just in case and make backup of everything you overwrite in case you damage something.
Good luck.
^^ wow. That was one of the best replies I've gotten on here! Excellent! Thank you very much for the great information. That was above and beyond helpful. Thanks again. Cheers :beer:
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Can someone please help me to figure out how to install a 5X6 or 5X5 TW Launcher on my Note? I've downloaded every SecLauncher2 for android and I've used root explorer to push them all thru system/apps, changed permissions etc. Nothing works on my end. It all force closes. I'm running AOCP 4.6. Is there something I'm missing? The other launchers work fine but I prefer TW Launcher. I've replaced the stock launcher and and when I reboot the phone, Touchwiz unfortunately stops not allowing me to access it. Any help would be appreciated. If even be willing to try a rom with that launcher already included. I'm desperate..lol
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Forgot to mention I'm on JB 4.1.2
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I do believe that there lib and framewrok files that you need also. It would have to be a modified launcher for sure to work on AOCP. Which ones have you tried already?
This is one the mods here. I'll send some others. I'm new to this so I'm sure I'm missing something.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1891
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well the link you sent was for the sprint note 2 but according to your signature you have the ATT note 1. I suggest you take a look in this section here and you may find exactly what you are looking for and the first post of the threads will have instructions on what you need to do to get it to work http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1497
I'll start there. Thank you much kind sir. I'll report back.
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I do have an ATT Note 1. I see my first mistake..lol
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dcscorpio76 said:
I do have an ATT Note 1. I see my first mistake..lol
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it can be an easy mistake to make when searching. If you stick to the device forum though you will have better luck at finding what you need.
dcscorpio76 said:
I do have an ATT Note 1. I see my first mistake..lol
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Just install a new rom because obviously this one is not too stable on your phone. Or maybe factory reset your phone. Pull the battery out while it is on. Might help a little. If I helped, thank me.
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Can someone please help me to figure out how to install a 5X6 or 5X5 TW Launcher on my Note? I've downloaded every SecLauncher2 for android and I've used root explorer to push them all thru system/apps, changed permissions etc. Nothing works on my end. It all force closes. I'm running AOCP 4.6. Is there something I'm missing? The other launchers work fine but I prefer TW Launcher. I've replaced the stock launcher and and when I reboot the phone, Touchwiz unfortunately stops not allowing me to access it. Any help would be appreciated. If even be willing to try a rom with that launcher already included. I'm desperate..lol
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First, the TouchWiz Launcher is a part of the TouchWiz framework of Samsung's semi-fork of Android. So getting a TouchWiz Launcher to work would mean running a stock based Samsung ROM. FlappJaxx's FJ-Build 12, Novena or BlackStar, for example, would be able to use the TouchWiz launcher because they are all based off the 4.0.4 Official TouchWiz ROM. It won't work on AOCP, because it is based of AOSP with CM and AOKP features.
Second, there is a work around to having the TouchWiz look on your phone while using AOCP 4.6. Download a Android stock based launcher; I prefer APEX, but I believe it will work with NOVA as well. While searching for the launcher in the Play Store, you can also go ahead and search for themes. Apex TouchWiz will more than likely yield the fastest result. Load the launcher up, go into settings and hit theme and then select TouchWiz and customize it from there. You will now have the look and "feel" of the TW Launcher without having constant foreclosures whenever you try to use it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anddoes.launcher&feature=nav_result
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.photox.touchwhiz&feature=nav_other
Enjoy!
dcscorpio76 said:
Can someone please help me to figure out how to install a 5X6 or 5X5 TW Launcher on my Note? I've downloaded every SecLauncher2 for android and I've used root explorer to push them all thru system/apps, changed permissions etc. Nothing works on my end. It all force closes. I'm running AOCP 4.6. Is there something I'm missing? The other launchers work fine but I prefer TW Launcher. I've replaced the stock launcher and and when I reboot the phone, Touchwiz unfortunately stops not allowing me to access it. Any help would be appreciated. If even be willing to try a rom with that launcher already included. I'm desperate..lol
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What you are attempting is difficult at best...
Touch wiz launchers are coded to rely on their dedicated framework found in Samsung TW roms.
The only method I'm aware of, to use the launcher, is by using the roms that include it.
There are several TW roms available, and they can be easily stripped down to a lean and effective build by simply using your favorite root explorer app.
Dumping the bloat is already done for you when using the Canadian versions of the TW build.
You can also use the N7005 builds we have too.
See the super everything thread in the general section, and I'm sure you will find a rom to suit your liking.
Read the threads carefully, as they include important information.
Enjoy, and happy flashing ....g