Making my Android a WP7 - Xperia Arc Themes and Apps

Hi!
I'm really fond of the Metro UI that is built in WP7 phones, but as I can't afford buying a new phone for now (and maybe a long time), I'd like to make my Arc a bit more like a common WP7 phone.
So I purchased the donate version of Launcher 7 -I'm satisfied enough with it-, but would like some more customization details, like themed apps (principal ones, like messaging, phone, etc.), and why not even a custom framework-res and stuff!
But apart from Launcher 7, I'm didn't find anything interesting, that's why I come to you : does anyone know how to make it more WP7 style or would be interested enough to start customizing the phone and some apps? I would do it if I had some aesthetical sense, but that's not the case
Thanks for reading and sorry for my poor English

i have been keeping track of this project myself. I wouldnt buy any of their apps as of today but wait until its finished
http://wp7android.com/

Uber music with the metro skin from the market
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.uberdroidstudio.ubermusic&feature=search_result
skin
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.tcaffrey.metroskin&feature=search_result

WP7contact:
https://market.android.com/details?id=milkmidi.minicontact&feature=more_from_developer
Lite version works as well as the pro version
Fede's music app
http://phandroid.com/2011/05/20/download-federico-carnales-working-on-windows-phone-7-ish-music-app/
Not in the market, download apk here: http://bit.ly/luHFGO
I don't use launcher pro, but Laucher 7

sdk16420 said:
WP7contact:
https://market.android.com/details?id=milkmidi.minicontact&feature=more_from_developer
Lite version works as well as the pro version
Fede's music app
http://phandroid.com/2011/05/20/download-federico-carnales-working-on-windows-phone-7-ish-music-app/
Not in the market, download apk here: http://bit.ly/luHFGO
I don't use launcher pro, but Laucher 7
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The beta has expired and will no longer work.

thanks ....using all your timescape ..

Why did you not just buy a windows phone surely the HTC HD7 is cheaper than the ARC anyway

punkmonkey1984 said:
The beta has expired and will no longer work.
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What beta do you mean? I have most apk's stored on usb stick, so won't be a problem I guess.

sdk16420 said:
What beta do you mean? I have most apk's stored on usb stick, so won't be a problem I guess.
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Fede's music app is out of beta, and is now called Uber music, it expired sometime last month, and you get a prompt that explains that its out of beta and to buy uber music, when you open the app (Fede's music) then it exits.

punkmonkey1984 said:
Fede's music app is out of beta, and is now called Uber music, it expired sometime last month, and you get a prompt that explains that its out of beta and to buy uber music, when you open the app (Fede's music) then it exits.
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I don't experience any problems, except for the usual app-crash-out-of-nowhere, try this apk:

AndroHero said:
Why did you not just buy a windows phone surely the HTC HD7 is cheaper than the ARC anyway
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"The WP7Android-Project?
This project was launched by mobile entusiasts to combine the ultimate mobile experience: the freedom of Android and the grace and elegance of Windows Phone 7. Anyone that has not used Windows Phone 7 is missing out on the sleek and beauty of the OS and the style of the applicaitons. However, on the other hand, those that have used it will also notice the limitations and lack of apps that everyone is used to use."
from: http://wp7android.com/

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Any way to install tablet versions of apps?

Ok so I have CM7.1 Alpha3.5 on the TouchPad. It's decent. However, it's just a blown up phone ROM with some tweaks to make it usable on a screen this large. This means that there's no panes in Gmail or other tablet optimized apps.
Now, I don't mean to diminish the work that has been done to things like the overlay for the buttons - that is really a slick implementation - but is there any way/place to get the tablet optimized versions of apps onto this thing instead of the phone versions of the apps? Or should I just shut up and wait for ICS to come out soon?
EDIT: Sigh. Mod, you can move this to the General section. My bad.
I was thinking of installing this, but if what you say is the case (all the apps will be like they are on the phone) then I guess I will wait til an ICS port comes out. I just REALLY want the Android apps on the Touchpad.
Install it! You have nothing to lose. You can boot into webOS OR CM7 via the startup menu.
Don't let one guy's complaints stop you.
Oh by all means install it. Its crazy fast and in a worst case scenario you lay an easier foundation for installing ICS when it is available. You don't have to use Android - this will get you dual booting.
If your talking about google music or netflix tablet versions, if you edit the device id to something like GT-i900 it will load up tablet versions.
At least this has been my experience...
jzen said:
If your talking about google music or netflix tablet versions, if you edit the device id to something like GT-i900 it will load up tablet versions.
At least this has been my experience...
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Hmmmm... Can I do this on the device itself or adb to it or what?
Build.prop using a text editor of some kind will do the trick
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In my situation, I've had the exact opposite occur: too many apps have told me to purchase the tablet version of their apps, such as SwiftKey for one. Netflix comes up as the tablet version, and i dunno about Gmail, but it doesn't bother me none if it's the phone view, it still works fine.
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Really? I edited my building prop to the Galaxy 7 wifi only since it has same resolution as Touchpad using and is wifi, only. All my apps look gorgeous. Typing on SwiftKey Tablet right now. GT-P1010 Samsung, i used root explorer to and just edit the build prop right on your Touchpad. I think es file will work too
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etnpnys said:
Ok so I have CM7.1 Alpha3.5 on the TouchPad. It's decent. However, it's just a blown up phone ROM with some tweaks to make it usable on a screen this large. This means that there's no panes in Gmail or other tablet optimized apps.
Now, I don't mean to diminish the work that has been done to things like the overlay for the buttons - that is really a slick implementation - but is there any way/place to get the tablet optimized versions of apps onto this thing instead of the phone versions of the apps? Or should I just shut up and wait for ICS to come out soon?
EDIT: Sigh. Mod, you can move this to the General section. My bad.
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Those tablet versions are for .Honeycomb OS we use gingerbread
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FirstNoobToBrickHisPhone said:
Those tablet versions are for .Honeycomb OS we use gingerbread
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Yeah I understand that - but I'm asking if there's a way to install the honeycomb/tablet versions. It sounds like, from everybody else, that we can with a simple edit of the build.prop file.
I will give it a shot later! Thanx everybody!
Well if anyone knows how to get the Plume Tablet version to run with a build.prop setting that would be great.
etnpnys said:
Yeah I understand that - but I'm asking if there's a way to install the honeycomb/tablet versions. It sounds like, from everybody else, that we can with a simple edit of the build.prop file.
I will give it a shot later! Thanx everybody!
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Fyi there is a huge difference between "tablet version(hc)" and " tablet optimized " tablet optimized works on larger screen gb units( like our tp)
tablet version is intended for honeycomb devices with the appropriate framework and can only be loaded on honeycomb os.
The reason why ppl are needing to edit the build.prop is for the app/market to recognize our device as a compatible device/hardware on a "tablet optimized " app.
No matter what u do a "tablet version" application will not work on a "phone version " os.
If it were that easy to install a hc application, the current fragmentation would not exist within androids, and ics would not be that important coming out.
Just a food for thought rant since I'm seeing so many God damn threads about this matter lol..
Thanks for listening
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Honeycomb source was never released so we are stuck with a phone optimized version of Android until we can get an CM9/ICS ROM. There are new APIs etc in Honeycomb that won't allow those apps to run in Gingerbread even if you somehow force installed them. You can find some apps that will display a tablet UI. Here is a few of ones I use that run a tablet UI:
Netflix (really nice tablet UI update that is working great)
OfficeSuite Pro 5
Maxthon Browser for 10" Tablet
Firefox (tablet UI can be enabled in about:config)
What I look for is apps that have tablet screenshots or have been updated for ICS yet the same version also runs on GB.
spunker88 said:
Honeycomb source was never released so we are stuck with a phone optimized version of Android until we can get an CM9/ICS ROM. There are new APIs etc in Honeycomb that won't allow those apps to run in Gingerbread even if you somehow force installed them. You can find some apps that will display a tablet UI. Here is a few of ones I use that run a tablet UI:
Netflix (really nice tablet UI update that is working great)
OfficeSuite Pro 5
Maxthon Browser for 10" Tablet
Firefox (tablet UI can be enabled in about:config)
What I look for is apps that have tablet screenshots or have been updated for ICS yet the same version also runs on GB.
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so once we have an ics port we will have something that functions just like honeycomb does on the current tablets?
For those who want a swype style keyboard, try TouchPal keyboard tablet edition. I may install it in update.
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What exactly should i put in build prop? Which line to edit and what to put?
Thx
Netuser said:
What exactly should i put in build prop? Which line to edit and what to put?
Thx
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There is a video somewhere in the forums. There are two lines you need to edit. I know what to enter, but can't remember the exact name of the lines that are changed.
Here is a link to the video: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1381728
GT-I9100 and Samsung are the edits. It still won't let you download too many tablet apps as this is a phone port, but it still rocks.
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spunker88 said:
Honeycomb source was never released
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Actually the Honeycomb source was released, it's included with the ICS source.
http://groups.google.com/group/android-building/msg/c0e01b4619a1455a?pli=1
This release includes the full history of the Android source code
tree, which naturally includes all the source code for the Honeycomb
releases. However, since Honeycomb was a little incomplete, we want
everyone to focus on Ice Cream Sandwich.
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But since ICS is here nobody cares about Honeycomb anymore.
redhooka said:
Actually the Honeycomb source was released, it's included with the ICS source.
http://groups.google.com/group/android-building/msg/c0e01b4619a1455a?pli=1
But since ICS is here nobody cares about Honeycomb anymore.
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More importantly, the HC releases are not tagged, so it is all random guessing as to which ones correspond to the HC builds..

[Software] PC suite for Android-The All in one Android Management Tool

Hi All,
This is my first ever post in this section. I have searched a lot and find a nice software application to be used as a PC suite.
I know many people are addicted to the PC suite and this software is only for the lovers of PC suite.
What this software can do? Here we go for a quick list:
1.Sync Files
2.Image preview of the mobile pics in PC.
3.App management
4.Call logs
5.Messaging (able to send/read msgs,backup)
6.Can change wallpaper with a click.
7.Contacts Management
8.Can take screenshot (Still as well as video)
9.File Management.
And a lot more features......
So go ahead and give it a try.
I am not taking any sort of credit for it, I have found something important and just sharing with you all.
I would like to thanks to MOBO team the developer of this application.
Here is the link........
Enjoy.......
Press Thanks if the above post helped
Thanks for this. Really needed it. Every time I found any pc suite it was basically paid or trial version. I guess mobo is completely free as far as I have used it lately.
Yes it is absolutely free and also the version is beta 1.
May be they will make it paid in future.
But being time it is working nice....
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Looks nice, but the App on Android is in Chinese or wathever and I couldn't read any Data on the phone.
Another App is MyPhoneExplorer. It's free and stable, has the same functions as MoboRobo but not that nice Interface.
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Looks nice, but the App on Android is in Chinese or wathever and I couldn't read any Data on the phone.
Another App is MyPhoneExplorer. It's free and stable, has the same functions as MoboRobo but not that nice Interface.
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For me it is in english....Try to install the software again and select language english..not sure whether it gives an option to install language because i am in office..will confirm when reach home..But you can try once.....
Unfortunately it crashed when I tried to run it on Windows 7x64. I even tried in various compatibility modes, none worked.
Dynam0 said:
Unfortunately it crashed when I tried to run it on Windows 7x64. I even tried in various compatibility modes, none worked.
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You can report it to their website..I have checked this on my Windows 7 32Bit. and it is running flawlessly...
Shiv Prajapati said:
You can report it to their website..I have checked this on my Windows 7 32Bit. and it is running flawlessly...
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Yes I will have a look at their website later. Might try it on another box I have at home, that is XP. Thanks anyway, looks like a useful program, is I get it to work
Dynam0 said:
Yes I will have a look at their website later. Might try it on another box I have at home, that is XP. Thanks anyway, looks like a useful program, is I get it to work
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On XP it will work but not sure about X64... and yes it is a very useful software and I have Pinned to my statusbar of my PC
New update released...Wow I am loving it more...With a new UI and a lot more new features...
THANKS
DESERVED a 5* & THANKS . Really appreciate it a lot for sharing this one. Though I saw it from Panda apps but didn't thought that mobo is separate from them *which is japanese version* until I saw it from your thread . At last I can now send/receive a message using my PC/Netbook which I after from this POWERFUL SOFT but seems got more feature to LOVE *backup everything on my phone, install/uninstall apps & manymore*. By the way my phone is Galaxy Y (Young) - GT-S5360 *just sharing* coz our device is not on their support lists but it's working fine . THANKs again DUDE .
Thanks, i will download it!
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DESERVED a 5* & THANKS . Really appreciate it a lot for sharing this one. Though I saw it from Panda apps but didn't thought that mobo is separate from them *which is japanese version* until I saw it from your thread . At last I can now send/receive a message using my PC/Netbook which I after from this POWERFUL SOFT but seems got more feature to LOVE *backup everything on my phone, install/uninstall apps & manymore*. By the way my phone is Galaxy Y (Young) - GT-S5360 *just sharing* coz our device is not on their support lists but it's working fine . THANKs again DUDE .
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Welcum mate ..I am glad that peoples luving this software.just a share could help other people was beyond my imagination. Once again thanks to mobo team for developing such kind of a wonderful software.
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moborobo
MrToastbrot said:
Looks nice, but the App on Android is in Chinese or wathever and I couldn't read any Data on the phone.
Another App is MyPhoneExplorer. It's free and stable, has the same functions as MoboRobo but not that nice Interface.
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Strange I downloaded it too and it"s all in English, that is why it came out so people that use English language can use it.
Good info. Thanks!
After tring all the Mobile Manager suits, I am finally satisfied with Mobogenie3

CloudOn

Hi friends
This app seems like a good document editor for MS office and pdf, the user interface looks decent and there are dropbox, Google drive integration.
I'm curious on trying this app, but my Tablet isn't eligible for the download due to region restrictions.
Could a kind soul grab the app for me on Google Play and post the apk here?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cloudon.client
Cheers
pokoedge said:
Hi friends
This app seems like a good document editor for MS office and pdf, the user interface looks decent and there are dropbox, Google drive integration.
I'm curious on trying this app, but my Tablet isn't eligible for the download due to region restrictions.
Could a kind soul grab the app for me on Google Play and post the apk here?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cloudon.client
Cheers
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+1
Here it is.
kamil205 said:
Here it is.
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Working on my Acer Iconia A500, thank you very much!
kamil205 said:
Here it is.
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works on my HTC flyer, couldn't DL it from the play store...
Works on my Transformer Prime in Belgium ^^
It's incredibly amazing, though also paaaaaaainfully slow... not the connection, just the interface. I'd mainly need this for Excel (haven't found an Android Office suite that does XY scatter plots!) but the sluggishness would need some getting used to on my otherwise very fluid device.
The interface is pretty annoying to get around in, since it's so cramped. Luckily my dock's touch pad can help with that. What's weird thuough, is that it doesn't recognize some physical keyboard-specific inputs, like arrow keys. You'd think they might have tested for that?
kamil205 said:
Here it is.
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Gratitude!!
seems like a cool app. But i guess it will take another 5 years until someone releases this in my country... I mean with keyboard layout and language support and everything.
Thank you!
I have been a using Kingsoft and this is going to replace it!
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kamil205 said:
Here it is.
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Thank you very much for posting, running on toro gnex with JB PA ROM
There was an update for Cloudon posted in July, does anyone have this version? Can't get it from the play store on my phone or my tablet (HP Touchpad). I need it for school, my laptop is in for warranty and I don't have a lot of spare time to sit in a lab, I have to work while taking a bus.
Edit: Version 2.0.7.33 is the latest.
Thanks.
please update
Please update apk
kamil205 said:
Here it is.
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I have this one on my mediafire for a while, not sure if it's a different version though.
http://www.mediafire.com/?3wcl4l300sisv60
Could someone with a tablet upload the latest .apk
I got latest phone version through my old HTC Desire(Bravo) but when I install it on my Padfone 2(Which does not have official support for this app yet) it only enables the phone version of this app.
While the version posted up here enable the tablet mode but because they are to old it won't let me login. Giving me an error that these version of the app are to old and no longer supported.
If anyone is interested the phone .apk I can upload it.
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List of Apps

Hey guys looking at installing Ubuntu Touch on my Nexus 4 and was wondering if there was a full list of apps available for the OS?
Akari, checkers, minesweeper, euchre, dogfight, Facebook, twitter, Google+, sudoku, RSS reader, slatekit(browser), qr code creator, uFit, uShopper, uWoot, esv bible, dropping letter, word game tabugame, xda, and a few others.
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Once there's a build for the N5 I'd love to see an iRC client (something like XChat or HexChat), a TuneIn Radio App, and a video player like VLC or MPlayer. That's basically how I use my N5 on Android, but with a desktop class mobile OS this should totally be possible.
you can check from the pictures i take
dantexaiver said:
Hey guys looking at installing Ubuntu Touch on my Nexus 4 and was wondering if there was a full list of apps available for the OS?
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I installed ubuntu & Android dual boot on my nexus 4. you can easily switch between the two platforms. It works really well. There's also a shortcut for XDA-developers. Good luck.
端木月明 said:
I installed ubuntu & Android dual boot on my nexus 4. you can easily switch between the two platforms. It works really well. There's also a shortcut for XDA-developers. Good luck.
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how much of storage usin for dual booting android + ubuntu ?!
List
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/AppShowdownList
happyass**** said:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/AppShowdownList
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YES! An iRC app! I was hoping for HexChat or XChat to be ported, but if this one works well I'll be happy!
as shown in the picture
hootan_13 said:
how much of storage usin for dual booting android + ubuntu ?!
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as shown in the picture

What would you want in a ROM?

Hey guys going to make a ROM for the LG Optimus Zone what do ypu think i should add to it
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What's the general idea?
thepcmrtim said:
Hey guys going to make a ROM for the LG Optimus Zone what do ypu think i should add to it
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What's your general idea? Is it gonna be based on a certain Android Platform? I'd like to see a Kit-Kat ROM since Kit-Kat is under development by Android.
Good idea actually im trying to make roms for avrage and below avrage android phones
13yr old dev
Ionkiller said:
What's your general idea? Is it gonna be based on a certain Android Platform? I'd like to see a Kit-Kat ROM since Kit-Kat is under development by Android.
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I know I am waiting for release...
What is really needed is better multitasking, especially as the number of tablets running Android grows. I mean have it so that apps can run on a portion of the screen at half third or quarter size, so they can be used simultaneously. Maybe it needs to be more like an extension of the widget functionality, where each widget is basically a full app running. So you could have a word processor, pdf reader, and browser window open at once. Or phone and sms, or youtube and file explorer, music and a simple game. I think Windows Mobile can do this in some limited way.
It feels like people obsess over minor changes to the appearance of the OS or arrangement of a particular app, and forget that you need to rethink some of the most basic aspects of the UI from time to time to stay competitive as an OS.

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