Hi, I just upgraded to ICS and I noticed that many of the new changes in ICS are not available or look different on GalaxyS2. Is this because of Touchwiz?
I also tried swiping along to get to the "widget" area, to no avail.
Also, I tried pinning a calender widget to one of my home screens, but it doesn't have the updated Google widget. It just has the Agenda widget. It has the "contacts" widget that looks like the updated ICS google version, but no cal.
What's up with this?
I'm new to Android so my apologies if these are no brainer questions.
Thanks!
Are you sure it actually updated? Go into Settings/About Phone and under "Android Version" what does it say? If it doesn't say 4.x.x then it didn't actually do the upgrade. Otherwise...IDK. lol
doublen1 said:
Are you sure it actually updated? Go into Settings/About Phone and under "Android Version" what does it say? If it doesn't say 4.x.x then it didn't actually do the upgrade. Otherwise...IDK. lol
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No, it did.4.0.3 It just dosen't have the google calendar widget. Anyone with an SII SGH - I777 know what i'm talking about?
Thanks for response in advance
Search the play store
Oh my god...
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Lol...well i could say Google touchwiz, but not sure you would. The reason its different is because Samsung puts their own launcher on their phone that customized the look and feel of the phone and creates their vision of what your phone should look like. In short most around here agrees it sucks. If you want a more traditional look either download a new launcher like nova or start learning how to instal custom rooms.
Everyone get ready for a flood of these kinds of threads. Now we get to play clean up as the masses that for some ungodly reason updated via kies instead of downloading a cwm zip. Or waiting. Or not upgrading at all. I wouldn't care except now there's gonna be 50 bajillon new threads. Sigh.
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Everyone get ready for a flood of these kinds of threads. Now we get to play clean up as the masses that for some ungodly reason updated via kies instead of downloading a cwm zip. Or waiting. Or not upgrading at all. I wouldn't care except now there's gonna be 50 bajillon new threads. Sigh.
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Phalanx7621 said:
Everyone get ready for a flood of these kinds of threads. Now we get to play clean up as the masses that for some ungodly reason updated via kies instead of downloading a cwm zip. Or waiting. Or not upgrading at all. I wouldn't care except now there's gonna be 50 bajillon new threads. Sigh.
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And this is even worse than the other one :banghead:
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Paul, trposer
Hah! Well I know how annoying these post can be, so thank you for the constructive responses.
I'll try out the launchers. I tried GoLauncher, but of course it's not exactly like the regular Google OS ICS ver. I 'might' try custom roms..
Thanks all.
hd779 said:
Lol...well i could say Google touchwiz, but not sure you would. The reason its different is because Samsung puts their own launcher on their phone that customized the look and feel of the phone and creates their vision of what your phone should look like. In short most around here agrees it sucks. If you want a more traditional look either download a new launcher like nova or start learning how to instal custom rooms.
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Hah! Well I know how annoying these posts can be, so thank you for the constructive responses.
I'll try out the launchers. I tried GoLauncher, but of course it's not exactly like the regular Google OS ICS ver. I 'might' try custom roms..
Thanks all.
cacrooks said:
Hi, I just upgraded to ICS and I noticed that many of the new changes in ICS are not available or look different on GalaxyS2. Is this because of Touchwiz?
I also tried swiping along to get to the "widget" area, to no avail.
Also, I tried pinning a calender widget to one of my home screens, but it doesn't have the updated Google widget. It just has the Agenda widget. It has the "contacts" widget that looks like the updated ICS google version, but no cal.
What's up with this?
I'm new to Android so my apologies if these are no brainer questions.
Thanks!
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How different? What different? and compare to which preview?
Sammy TW vs Sammy TW? or Sammy TW vs. AOSP's ?
cacrooks said:
Hah! Well I know how annoying these posts can be, so thank you for the constructive responses.
I'll try out the launchers. I tried GoLauncher, but of course it's not exactly like the regular Google OS ICS ver. I 'might' try custom roms..
Thanks all.
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For an ics look alike launcher you want either nova or apex in the market, both are good
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Yea att, aside from putting the touchwiz skin, removed some features like nfc. Its mostly an internal upgrade although most people expected it to look something like the gnex ui
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It's not like I custom built this (I'm not that knowledgeable yet), I took the synergy base, removed all the htc stuff like the lockscreen and rosie launcher and added in Launcher 7. The free one, I am in the process of getting permission of the owner of the app (though I dont know why he would mind, it is pretty much increasing popularity for his launcher).
I plan on adding in widget locker as well I need to get permission for that too, so It might be awhile.
This was just a little project that would be an easy way to get a windows 7 looking phone. If no one likes it then let this thread die and ill try later....hahaha Till then I'm uploading it now and should post the link by tonight.
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Trying to get a hold of the dev to see if there is a way to include a theme for the launcher 7 so it can look more stylish.
Need to get a hold of the widgetlocker people to see if they wouldn't mind me adding it to the rom.
I set up my android environment finally, I am learning.... its just a matter of time.
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Tried to remove as much SENSE as possible without getting FC's
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Launcher 7
To Change your Lockscreen wallpaper:
Go into launcher 7 settings and choose "Change Wallpaper" and choose the one you want. "If you leave the "Background Color" as black, then your launcher 7 background will stay black and your lockscreen will only change. You change "Background Color" to "System Wallpaper" Then both will be the same.
Bugs:
Only 1 that I have noticed so far is the music app wont start off the homescreen, you have to long press and remove the widget. Then add it back. Please let me know if there is any other bugs... My DSL connection tells me there is like 3 hours left for uploading...
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thanks for giving us props man ill check it out when my phones on for more than five minutes
looks very interesting, thank you
You guys have a really good base, thanks for all your hard work.
Haha, nice idea man. If you could either mod the AOSP lockscreen to look like WP7, or include another like you are planning, that would be cool.
freeza said:
Haha, nice idea man. If you could either mod the AOSP lockscreen to look like WP7, or include another like you are planning, that would be cool.
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I am wanting to mod it, Its another thing Ill have to learn how to do though. I'm a fast learner though...
Loving the creativity. Im gonna give this a run shortly...dam i havent been on a single rom longer than 48hrs since team win won lol
nice to another rom around
1 question before i try this out.
Whats the difference with this rom if i were to put the Launcher and Widgetlocker myself?
nice
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Joey_UFC said:
1 question before i try this out.
Whats the difference with this rom if i were to put the Launcher and Widgetlocker myself?
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It has sense taken out, and standard lockscreen. There is not that much of a difference though I plan on changing it over though so there will be a big difference soon.
Great idea-Thank you!
I flashed this rom, the only issue is the one that you already mentioned on your first post, thank you for being creative, this is totally different than anything else.
proxhack said:
I flashed this rom, the only issue is the one that you already mentioned on your first post, thank you for being creative, this is totally different than anything else.
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I'm glad you like it, I'll probably be posting a newer version on monday night.
I knew someone would make a ROM out of that ugly launcher... Soon someone will do the windows 7 and the honey comb huh... Yuck its so ugly
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Don't forget about WP7 Contacts. I'm running Synergy but this contacts app is cool.
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This looks pretty cool! Good job man!
Jaywan said:
I knew someone would make a ROM out of that ugly launcher... Soon someone will do the windows 7 and the honey comb huh... Yuck its so ugly
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what a troll post
Some of the things I like most about the ICS leaked builds:
The fact that the ICS browser allows a real full screen view, hiding the status bar. This is in Settings>Lab now, but I hope they don't remove it!
The data usage measuring option.
The new task manager.
The idea of syncing bookmarks with Chrome, which I've not used yet.
What am I missing? What are some things that you like?
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What am I missing? What are some things that you like?
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I love all the new threads it brings, making these forums easy to trawl.
Definitely swype to dismiss notifications.
Browser labs feature.
Camera is faster
Launcher
Google apps. Layout is far more functional.
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Aosp roms that is.
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the fullscreen caller contact picture
Bwahahaaahahahaha ;-) Classic Oinky.
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I love all the new threads it brings, making these forums easy to trawl.
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Task manager and cm9's ui, other ics roms are ugly
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For me the best of ICS is frankly reading all the posts from idiots who have flashed a test rom and cry when stuff dont work .Often noobs who cannot bother to read anything and then cry help .
jje
And an absolute pearler from JJE. Makes being a member of XDA all worthwhile
JJEgan said:
For me the best of ICS is frankly reading all the posts from idiots who have flashed a test rom and cry when stuff dont work .Often noobs who cannot bother to read anything and then cry help .
jje
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the most important - STYLE and... we close a thread
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I really love GTalk now. If I sign in 2 of my gmail accounts, can't switch between of them and have them both online
I have seen many ICS versions and they all have 5 thumbnails..Why does mine have four?
what thumbnail?
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Sir, are you referring to the column of icons that can be placed on your screen?
Yes I am talking about how after you unlock your phone and there are buttons such as contacts and applications. I updated mine through Odin and there are only 4 buttons not five as I usually see on ICS and graphically ithasn't changed much also I am now having problems with my WIFI button on the pull down notification place. It seems I may have installed a crap firmware
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Yes I am talking about how after you unlock your phone and there are buttons such as contacts and applications. I updated mine through Odin and there are only 4 buttons not five as I usually see on ICS and graphically ithasn't changed much also I am now having problems with my WIFI button on the pull down notification place. It seems I may have installed a crap firmware
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use a custom launcher if you want more than 4
It sounds like you installed the official Samsung ICS update, which has TouchWiz. Which will have 4 dock shortcuts. But were expecting the AOSP launcher, which has 5 dock shortcuts. As RoRo1990 said, just install a launcher. Like Apex or Trebuchet.
EDIT: Also, you should note that official Samsung releases, since they have TouchWiz, won't look too different from the previous version.
anz2k8 said:
I have seen many ICS versions and they all have 5 thumbnails..Why does mine have four?
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im using go launcher ex try it...
Cheers!
Thanks you see many i previously saw had 5 so i immediately assumed i had the wrong one
anz2k8 said:
Thanks you see many i previously saw had 5 so i immediately assumed i had the wrong one
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Install apex or nice launcher from market if you want 5
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Hey guys,
I saw a video on youtube by qbking77(?something like that) of him reviewing the official leak ICS build for SPRINT's SGS2.
He found that by clearing the defaults for Twlauncher apk, pressing home button will give you two options for the launcher, Touchwiz 4.0 and STOCK ICS. I thought this was pretty neat.
Can anyone confirm that AT&T's OFFICIAL LEAK stores inside it the STOCK ICS LAUNCHER too?
I myself have a GT-i9100, btw. was just wondering if that is possible. Thanks guys!
Removing the launcher and not having a fallback will get you nowhere.
He probably hand Trebuchet or similar installed, unless carriers are including Market apps. (Doubtful)
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Removing the launcher and not having a fallback will get you nowhere.
He probably hand Trebuchet or similar installed, unless carriers are including Market apps. (Doubtful)
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Nono not removing it, just clearing defaults from the app options.
And no, it was called "launcher"
And he went from stock tw launcher to stock ics google launcher
And he said sprint/samsung have included this.
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jhong91 said:
Nono not removing it, just clearing defaults from the app options.
And no, it was called "launcher"
And he went from stock tw launcher to stock ics google launcher
And he said sprint/samsung have included this.
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It's not in any I9100 or I777 firmware I've seen, but it's not like you can't install it.
Entropy512 said:
It's not in any I9100 or I777 firmware I've seen, but it's not like you can't install it.
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Oh okay, so this must be something that Sprint and Samsung are pushing! Which means they're giving consumers choice?
I want to link the video that is proof of this but I'm on my phone..will link the video later!
Thx for the response and all the hard work Entropy!
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i think i recall them doing this for the epic also....
but no, the 9100 and the i777 releases do not have Launcher2.apk in them....
Pirateghost said:
i think i recall them doing this for the epic also....
but no, the 9100 and the i777 releases do not have Launcher2.apk in them....
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Okay, thx for the confirmation! Hope all carriers start doing this..
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jhong91 said:
Okay, thx for the confirmation! Hope all carriers start doing this..
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why does it matter?
there are a thousand launchers on the market.
APEX launcher, and NOVA both look identical to stock .... Trebuchet for rooted users...
Pirateghost said:
why does it matter?
there are a thousand launchers on the market.
APEX launcher, and NOVA both look identical to stock .... Trebuchet for rooted users...
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Just the idea that a carrier is giving consumers choice out of the box sounds promising
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jhong91 said:
Just the idea that a carrier is giving consumers choice out of the box sounds promising
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All the carriers give you choice out of the box. Its called Play Store. Apple made "there's an app for that" popular, Android made it true.
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Hey guys, theres been so many launchers and themes, i have no idea which one to use. Currently im using ics from go launcher, but i would like a nice change. Maybe some weird/crazy launchers.
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g0nz0oo720 said:
Hey guys, theres been so many launchers and themes, i have no idea which one to use. Currently im using ics from go launcher, but i would like a nice change. Maybe some weird/crazy launchers.
I'm a noob, so please understand... xD <-- that is my signature
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If your on ICS, then try Apex launcher.
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me too
LiLChris06 said:
If your on ICS, then try Apex launcher.
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I'm not on ics im using the theme. In california, ics isnt available and i want the official update
I'm a noob, so please understand... xD
g0nz0oo720 said:
I'm not on ics im using the theme. In california, ics isnt available and i want the official update
I'm a noob, so please understand... xD
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Have fun waiting.
Then try - ADW, WP7Android, Holo, MIUI, 360, etc...
Type "Launcher" in search bar and you will get dozens of them.
Use holo launcher .
Thanks guys
I'm a noob, so please understand... xD
g0nz0oo720 said:
i want the official update
I'm a noob, so please understand... xD
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I was the same way. I found this place cause I was googling for answers as to why my battery life sucked so much. Now my phone is rooted and so far i've flashed 2 different kernels and 3 different ROMS. It's like an addiction now. LOL
Stick around. Trust me, after some reading you'll see the light.
Official updates can suck it. Why wait? Have you even tried using aokp or something similar? Never thought my phone could be this smooth and enjoyable to use. Try it out
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LongDuckDong said:
Official updates can suck it. Why wait? Have you even tried using aokp or something similar? Never thought my phone could be this smooth and enjoyable to use. Try it out
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Agreed! Came here to just root my phone to shut off some system apps and free up some ram.
I thought official gb 2.3.6 was good enough for me. Then after reading countless tutorials I decided i'd try a few custom ROMS. I'm running SHOstock2 V3 and it's just pure sex!
Try ADW Launcher. Kinda similar in style to APEX
Yea, apex is pretty nice. Seems very customizable but most importantly, i can back up all my setting, but im sure other launchers can do that too.
BROKKANIC said:
Agreed! Came here to just root my phone to shut off some system apps and free up some ram.
I thought official gb 2.3.6 was good enough for me. Then after reading countless tutorials I decided i'd try a few custom ROMS. I'm running SHOstock2 V3 and it's just pure sex!
Try ADW Launcher. Kinda similar in style to APEX
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Amen to that! Cept im on phonebricker 2.7, ran shostock 2 for awhile and it was amazing. Bit buggy for me though and the kitchen app in phonwbricker is what sold me
And ditto, ADW is the way to go on GB...but hopefully you'll be joining us on happily rooted ics soon
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I'm currently hooked on TSF Shell. A little pricey for an app, but uniquely cool. I like Apex, Nova, Zeam, MIUI launcher & SPB Shell as well.
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Took me a while to set up apex to my liking but I haven't looked back since. Does all I need and is simple and clean.
Try your luck with sslauncher...or lightning launcher. A LOT more customizable than others...tell me what you think.
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Apex for me.
Originally tried to go with Nova when I flashed AOKP, but you had to pay for gestures at the time...
LongDuckDong said:
Official updates can suck it. Why wait? Have you even tried using aokp or something similar? Never thought my phone could be this smooth and enjoyable to use. Try it out
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+1 I thought I wanted official ICS but then flashed aokp and the pink unicorns minus bloatware and touchwiz made it all better
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