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Anyone tried this? Its free from amazon and my sensors dont seem to be interacting with the app. Thanks
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I love this app it was a must have for me on all of my phones but it seams like this version has a bad battery bug with either this version of gingerbread or just our phones, so downloaded it for later but I wouldn't use it just yet unless you want to be on a charger most of the day
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Love the app too.
I've had it on every Android phone I've owned since the Samsung Moment.
However, after installing it on the Photon, I've noticed that it keeps on "de-activating" itself automatically if I don't have the notification icon box checked in the settings (To keep the notification bar clean, I try to keep notification warning settings off on most of my apps).
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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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
Hi Folks,
I just got the Note II on Verizon. I've previously owned several other Android devices and I've been using Launcher Pro. But since it hasn't been updated for over a year and I've heard that it force closes all the time on Jelly Bean I'm looking for another alternative.
Which one is the most robust/customizable and works well with the Note II. I don't want to sacrifice performance on the Note II as I really like it's speediness and responsiveness.
Here's the ones I've been considering so far in order of my preference so far.
GO Launcher
Nova
Apex
What do you folks recommend? Please list some pros and cons to the ones you prefer and why you recommend one over the other.
On another side note... Is there any way to force the keyboard to enter a space after you select a word from the predicted text? On my Droid Bionic it would automatically enter a space after I selected a suggested word. There was an option to turn that feature on in the settings but I found no such option on the Note II.
Thanks in advance everyone!
Mitch
I'm using Nova. It's been awesome. Love the customization and speed.
i like hollo launcher because you can remove icon labels...nova prime is sweet too.
Apex is my personal favorite
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Currently I am using Apex and TSF. Both are great Launchers. TSF is in its own league though but unfortunately it cost 17 bucks. Kinda expensive but the geek in me couldn't resist. Load several up and see which works the best for you. It really boils down to personal preference.
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Been using Nova, started on my Nexus just to give it a try and noticed it was much faster than Trebuchet from CM10 so switched to it, kept it on the Note 2 since you can import old settings so I didnt have to redo my homescreen etc.
Apex ftw
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Is battery life any different when using tsf?
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What is the best one to customize everything or almost everything like apps/icons/widgets/theme (color/size etc)?
I haven't really noticed TSF being a battery hog. My battery lasted all day and didn't recharge till next day at work.
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What is the best one to customize everything or almost everything like apps/icons/widgets/theme (color/size etc)?
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Probably APEX.
Nova is faster IMO on the N2.
ADW is my favourite, I have had it since my vibrant
I'm rocking apex.
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Nova, its fast, great on battery /memory and i have all my gesture controls including 2 finger swipe up and down
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Nova Prime
Gotta be Nova Prime add folders,multiple docks, and low battery usage
Using Apex right now but Nova is good as well. Apex feels just right. Out the box you just have to add another row because 4x4 leaves to much wasted space for my liking.
Nova and Holo ftw.
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TSF Launcher. Amazing and customizable. Not a battery hog at all.
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I use Apex and Nova I find both to be similar, both are very customizable, fast and reliable for me.
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I'm shocked that to many people aren't running Go Launcher. I have it on my GS3 now but will be getting the Note 2 as soon as Amazon gets some more in. Go Launcher will be the only launcher I use on that beast!
I'm on the verge of buying an LG Optimus G, or a Galaxy Note II, and the one big software feature that draws me toward the Note II is the multi-window feature. But, I'm wondering, will I really use it, and how well does it work?
Please participate in the included poll so we can gauge just how usable this feature is.
Thanks!
EDIT- Thanks to everyone who responded. I finally got my Note 2 and I'm loving it. I'm planning on rooting to enable multi window access for any app
Re: [Q] Do you use the Galaxy Note II's "multi window" multitasking?
When ever I am on stock I use it a lot. Multi window is also the first thing I show to all my iPhone friends
But if you want ASOP, then multi window won't be a option
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I use it to show off. Thats it.
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I use it to show off. Thats it.
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Same thing here.
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Re: [Q] Do you use the Galaxy Note II's "multi window" multitasking?
At the moment I only use it to show off but I don't see why I wouldn't use it in the future. It would be useful to check something while I'm navigating.
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I use it to show off. Thats it.
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That's funny. Same here.
I don't use multi screen but I will jump back and forth with the recents list instead.
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Re: [Q] Do you use the Galaxy Note II's "multi window" multitasking?
This thread is funny because it's true. Only use it to show off to people. Otherwise useless. Recent open stuff is easy to scroll through and it holds your spot for the most.
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Re: [Q] Do you use the Galaxy Note II's "multi window" multitasking?
I use it when I'm looking at a website and I'm copying things to my build prop in root explorer or stweaks or anything else I can think of like that. It's better than holding down home and going back and forth.
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I don't find it practical to use on such a screen this size. Just to show off.
Re: [Q] Do you use the Galaxy Note II's "multi window" multitasking?
I use it all the time. I watch videos on top while I do other stuff (games, texts, etc). Fyi.....verizon only includes about 7 useless apps in that feature so you would have to root to really use it. Seriously. ...the apps they limit it to make it pointless. I rooted just so I could throw youtube, nfl, netflix, etc in there.
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multi window
i can't add any apps other than the six or so that are already listed. i have the recent LL4 update... i haven't bragged about it yet. i keep it turned off.
Re: [Q] Do you use the Galaxy Note II's "multi window" multitasking?
archa1c said:
I'm on the verge of buying an LG Optimus G, or a Galaxy Note II, and the one big software feature that draws me toward the Note II is the multi-window feature. But, I'm wondering, will I really use it, and how well does it work?
Please participate in the included poll so we can gauge just how usable this feature is.
Thanks!
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Today I used it to check the MD5 on the radio file... had file explorer and xda open at same time... comes in handy a lot for me
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Re: [Q] Do you use the Galaxy Note II's "multi window" multitasking?
That's a good example of when to use it but I always forget.
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That's a good example of when to use it but I always forget.
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Same I always forget about it since I always have it off because the handle thingy always gets in the way :/
You can actually use ANY app in multiview if you mod the apps installer file WITHOUT ROOTING:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Aa-EsbxmqmA
Its legit..I use it on the road slacker radio on one screen navi on the other I like it
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Its legit..I use it on the road slacker radio on one screen navi on the other I like it
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This sounds perfect. I havent recently but I delivery as an odd job sometimes and having the music app and navigation right there without switching is perfect especially in a car
Is there a way to completely remove the MW handle and have it activated on a swipe gesture? I don't know about you guys, but that handle always gets in the way of something which is why I always have it off :/
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I don't find it practical to use on such a screen this size. Just to show off.
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I think the large screen size of the note 2 is the only reason the multi Window has any use at all.
I actually do use it more than I thought I would. I've had xda open or a screen shot of instructions on xda open on top and root explorer on bottom so I don't screw up and move mod files to the wrong location.
Another big one is my todo.txt app alongside my calendar app to plan out my day/week. Also YouTube is awesome to have in portrait mode and slide the screen split up a bit to hide everything but the video and do something else in chrome. Or sometimes I'm watching lucidmike on top and trying out whatever he's talking about on the bottom simultaneously
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wc4482 said:
I actually do use it more than I thought I would. I've had xda open or a screen shot of instructions on xda open on top and root explorer on bottom so I don't screw up and move mod files to the wrong location.
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That's the biggest thing I've used it for so far, makes it easy to follow mod instructions while making changes.
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I have literally had my phone for less than a few hours. But I thought it would be a great idea to share likes and dislikes.
Little bit of background, I am coming from a Note 2, so most of my likes/dislikes will be catered toward the upgrade from the Note 2.
Likes -
Mostly Everything LOL,
the screen resolution
the vibrant colors,
super fast,
the plethora of options,
blocking mode finally works,
no wifi nag notification,
wifi toggle works.
Dislikes -
The internet browser no longer sync with google,
can not use multiple lock screen widgets w/password or pattern lock,
4x4 grid on touchwiz (will be switching to nova).
I will update my list once I get to fully dive in. But so far 9.9999999999/10
I had mine for about an half hour. The best thing so far to me is the settings screen is 1 menu instead of 4 tabs . Sometimes its just the little things
Loving mostly everything, but again have only messed with it for a short time.
Only gripes so far is font sizes and in general DPI is just way too big and obnoxious. And lag when typing on the keyboard.
Let's go root!
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I had mine for about an half hour. The best thing so far to me is the settings screen is 1 menu instead of 4 tabs . Sometimes its just the little things
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Oh yeah I love the fact that it is only one settings screen, instead of the four tabs.
We need root ASAP lol.
dukins said:
Oh yeah I love the fact that it is only one settings screen, instead of the four tabs.
We need root ASAP lol.
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So settings is set up different on vzw? Nice!
tgyberg said:
So settings is set up different on vzw? Nice!
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Yep. One screen.
Keyboard is amazing, no need for swiftkey.
Id rather have the tabs so you dont have to scroll dow a huge list like on my note 2. But ghsts not a big deal. Im glad you can use blocking mode, and the wifi is back to normal.
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I don't like that when you get a new message it says now message instead of showing the actual text and who its from
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Getting Samsung keyboard has stopped when trying to write something with S-pen in a text field ie: text message, tapatalk response.
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On the Verizon Model is the gallery as slow as we have been seeing in the review units?
blap017 said:
I don't like that when you get a new message it says now message instead of showing the actual text and who its from
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You can change that in the messenger app settings. Enable message preview and it will scroll the message in the status bar like normal.
I'm so jealous right now. I would have mine now too, if I didn't change the shipping address to the correct one. So they can't ship it until tomorrow. So i am going to call to see if I can pick it up later this evening...
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likes
new settings
wifi toggle and no wifi nag notification
screen
new s pen
faux leather back
dislikes
none so far but only been on a few hours!
Krynj said:
You can change that in the messenger app settings. Enable message preview and it will scroll the message in the status bar like normal.
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Awesome thanks bud
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Agree with pretty much all of the likes so far, which is mostly everything about the device. My 4G speeds seem to have improved too.
Some nitpicks:
-new S-Pen feels much cheaply made than Note 2's
-Flipbook keeps getting activated when I hit the home button and accidentally brush by the screen
-Screen brightness range is WAY TOO SMALL (minimum brightness is too bright)
Several complains: desktop view does not stay on. I do not see the Note 2 developers options. I cannot remove the Verizon bookmarks as I was able to do before and restore from a save.
I think u have to tap on something in the menu 7 times to get dev options to show up. Saw it in a review somewhere
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I think u have to tap on something in the menu 7 times to get dev options to show up. Saw it in a review somewhere
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tap on build number in about phone
-Flipbook keeps getting activated when I hit the home button and accidentally brush by the screen
Can you disable Flipbook?
dislike that verizon is giving me a hard to use that verizon30 code