Is it possible to make google search widget to work as it worked in the old version?
I mean when I click on the widget it opens some window and before it just let me type what I want to search for.
The new one is called google now and its so much better it includes googles version of siri with better voice searching
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whlzibos said:
The new one is called google now and its so much better it includes googles version of siri with better voice searching
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Yes but because of language problems, Google Now doesnt work in many countries like mine. Even if you give commands in English.
And its so slow that doing a simple search by typing takes too much time..
other lauchers
cakahraman said:
Yes but because of language problems, Google Now doesnt work in many countries like mine. Even if you give commands in English.
And its so slow that doing a simple search by typing takes too much time..
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did you try other launchers like nova or holo i think they come with the search bar not sure
whlzibos said:
The new one is called google now and its so much better it includes googles version of siri with better voice searching
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I couldn't understand how google siri works...
I never used any kind of siri cause they don't work in other apps only in the launcher. I can't stop\play\pause\next etc'... in players and other commands in other apps.
I just want the old search bar\widget.
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did you try other launchers like nova or holo i think they come with the search bar not sure
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I love this launcher I don't want to switch it. It stupid to switch launcher because of Google search bar.
Maybe their is app that can substitute the original Google Search?
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Hi everyone.
I was browsing the market when I came across this Amazing app, it is a speak assistant app, like Siri in iPhone 4s.
try it, you won't regret it.
Link to Market (totally FREE):
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.speaktoit.assistant&feature=trending-apps
Didn't test it out yet but I really wish they change that voice, hated it with google navigation and now it came back to haunt me with this .....
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Tested it for a while now... Got to improve a lot... Can't recognise the voice properly.
And of course...that voice
MJ_QaT said:
Didn't test it out yet but I really wish they change that voice, hated it with google navigation and now it came back to haunt me with this .....
true, but still a good start.
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Tested it for a while now... Got to improve a lot... Can't recognise the voice properly.
And of course...that voice
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yeah, It can't recognize my name !!!, or the word "Share" it shows "****" instead.
I think Vlingo is a bit better in terms of recognizing your voice
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I haven't tried Vlingo, it's not available in my country's market.
not bad..still can remember my name...
her original name is 'Sam'?
hmm..i named it Yuki..after my fav AV Japanese actress.
In my effort of customizing my first Android, I got to the point where the default lockscreen (useful, but somewhat plain and simple) bored me. So I decided to find a new way to lock and unlock my phone and found that the application named Go Locker, was quite a nice option for this chore.
IMPORTANT: You need to have installed the "Go Launcher" app in order to have the "Go Locker". I recommend this launcher which makes tons of free sleek themes available for your phone. You cand search for this app at the Play Store.
Unfortunately, when you try to download Go Locker from the Play Store, a warning is displayed that this app is not compatible with your phone (I would like to see on the Play Store the explanation of why some apps aren´t compatible with our phones).
Fortunately, you can install the Go Locker.apk (attached) and it will work as charm. Just download the file, save it in your favorite phone´s memory, open the file through any file manager, and presto! Once installed, hundreds of "locker" themes will become available in Play Store or right directly from the "Go Store".
Have a nice day!
vodka86 said:
In my effort of customizing my first Android, I got to the point where the default lockscreen (usefull, but somewhat plain and simple) bored me. So I decided to find a new way to lock and unlock my phone and found that the application named Go Locker, was quite a nice option for this chore.
IMPORTANT: You need to have installed the "Go Launcher" app in order to have the "Go Locker". I recommend this launcher which makes tons of free sleek themes available for your phone. You cand search for this app at the Play Store.
Unfortunately, when you try to download Go Locker from the Play Store, a warning is displayed that this app is not compatible with your phone (I would like to see on the Play Store the explanation of why some apps aren´t compatible with our phones).
Fortunately, you can install the Go Locker.apk (attached) and it will work as charm. Just download the file, save it in your favorite phone´s memory, open the file through any file manager, and presto! Once installed, hundreds of "locker" themes will become available in Play Store or right directly from the "Go Store".
Have a nice day!
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for me go launcher sux.
CALIBAN666 said:
for me go launcher sux.
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Dude no need to write a such big paragraphs about it.
We already know about it.
And it simply sucks..
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Well, there are options in the market for the preferences of everyone.
Personally, I´ve tested another lock app called Magic Locker, and while it offered nice looking themes and options, it was very laggy and it seemed to consume a lot of RAM from my phone.
In the other hand, Go Locker runs smoothly in my s5360, barely affecting my phone´s memory, and I like that this app offers a great amount of options to customize your lock screen.
and what we should say that now?
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and what we should say that now?
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If the thread is useful for you, then a "thank you" will be enough.
Also, anyone can post tips and theme recommendations while using Go Locker, or maybe a new and better app that uses less resources from the Galaxy Y.
If anyone has a problem installing this app, people could also post their questions in this thread so we can help them.
Thats why we are here right?
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and what we should say that now?
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He thinks that we dont know anything about these launchers..or..lockers
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fata|i3y said:
He thinks that we dont know anything about these launchers..or..lockers
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Ahhh.
GREEEEEEEETZ!!!
vodka86 said:
If the thread is useful for you, then a "thank you" will be enough.
Also, anyone can post tips and theme recommendations while using Go Locker, or maybe a new and better app that uses less resources from the Galaxy Y.
If anyone has a problem installing this app, people could also post their questions in this thread so we can help them.
Thats why we are here right?
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Sorry guys i mean that these peoples want a thanks.
GREEEEEEEETZ!!!
Easiest way -
Go on www.4shared.com ,
Type Go locker.apk in the search box , Download the app.......:sly:
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Use WidgetLocker instead :/
I bought Sony Xperia S before 2 weeks. I heard that we can install samsung S-Voice on it. can somebody help how to do that, but i don't want root my device
Without root - no.
Google Now is much better than S-Voice. So Install Google now
Root your phone and install my rom , it has both S voice and google now
SEFanX10i said:
Google Now is much better than S-Voice. So Install Google now
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where can i find Google now?
cause in Play Store i can`t find it!
post here please if you have it!
10x
aresbv2000 said:
where can i find Google now?
cause in Play Store i can`t find it!
post here please if you have it!
10x
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Yea i also could not google now, kindly can post the link. next thing i dont want put customise rom or root my phone.
You need to have recovery to Install it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29756226#post29756226
Both rubbish.
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Both gimmicks, best thing to download without root is jeannie, it has wolfram and another thing and can start conversations, check it out
theXperiance said:
Both gimmicks, best thing to download without root is jeannie, it has wolfram and another thing and can start conversations, check it out
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I did not understand what you trying to tell. Kindly can you explain.
He basically saying that SVoice is really just for show, to let you get a taster of voice commands and the is another app called 'Jeannie' which is a similar kind of thing.
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smallz2k said:
He basically saying that SVoice is really just for show, to let you get a taster of voice commands and the is another app called 'Jeannie' which is a similar kind of thing.
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Opps its not compatible with my mobile phone and also not available in my country.
I'm on 4.1.2/shostock3 I find Google now to be slow and I prefer the older simple Google search. Is it possible for me to install it?
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ARPwizard said:
I'm on 4.1.2/shostock3 I find Google now to be slow and I prefer the older simple Google search. Is it possible for me to install it?
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Just disable Google Now and there u have it
I doubt it. I think you'd almost have to go back to an ics Rom. Maybe do some Google play store searches there may be an app that resembles what you're looking for
Disabling Google now got the speed I wanted (since it didn't have to load the cards) but not the color/aesthetics of the ICS search, but its not a huge deal
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Going into Google now is almost like having to go into a separate app. Hitting the voice search button brings up a small simple search box.
How to “Beat the Stock”
Written by: ilxaot
Hey! Welcome to my guide, and thanks for clicking on it. If this helps you in any way or form, please click the “Thanks” button.
I need your help! I need your recommendations so I can add them in after testing, this guide is incomplete and should have more options. Also, I need more sections. If there's another set of apps that you want me to review for our phone, just let me know. I'll gladly update this guide accordingly!
Table of Contents
Phone
Contacts
Messaging
Browser
Phone
Well, in the end, regardless of what some of us may think our L9’s are, they are phones. I know, surprising right? Our phone has a good looking stock dialer, but MAN IT’S SLOW. So I’ve created a list of replacements that operate perfectly on our device.
exDialer: This is my personal choice, and definitely the one I recommend the most. The UI is elegant, and it’s incorporated into an extremely efficient combination of Dialer/Contacts setup. The sheer ability to switch from Dialer to Contacts smoothly without lag is an enigma in itself. If that wasn’t enough, there’s a decent amount of themes available on the Play Store to further mix it to your liking. The ICS theme is my personal favorite.
Dialer One: This is a pretty good app for those who want a fast dialer for their phone, and don’t mind not having a Contacts app to match it. This doesn’t work for me, since I need Contacts integrated into my Dialer like exDialer does. But this app does the job for those that need a dialer app by itself.
Contacts
Contacts+: Same as the app above, it’s just a shortcut to take you straight to the Contacts portion of the app. Recommended to those who want a closely integrated feel of Messaging, Dialing, and Contact…ing.
Messaging
Textra: Download this app NOW. This is seriously, as of now, the best texting app for Android. Ever heard of ChompSMS? It supports native Emoji, Group SMS with iPhonies, doable customization, and an absolutely SICK notification feature. Seriously, download this app, next text you get, click the notification and watch the magic.
Browser
Opera Browser: Okay, so this has been updated consistently for about the last year or so, and I’m LOVING it. It has a ton of options, including cloud compression on a low connection so it speeds up YOUR browsing speeds. It has the usual problems, notably lag when loading multiple images and sometimes not registering your touches when you click links. It’s Chromium based, which means it is similar to Chrome. Obviously.
Chrome: Brought to my attention by @peoplegetpeople, it's a good browser and it is useful if using Chrome on your computer and wish to sync bookmarks/history!
Must-Have Apps
Ttorrent: This app is for torrenting and "sharing" (uh-huh...) files.
Nobody?
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Ilxaot said:
Nobody?
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Nice guide, my main and daily use messaging is textra. :highfive:
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geeshiet said:
Nice guide, my main and daily use messaging is textra. :highfive:
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I love the group messaging
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Lol, you're totally right about the browsers. I got mad when chrome want on the list! (I like my integration) but seriously, your guides are the ****! Keep it up man. Textra and exdialer are now daily drivers. Also, your locked mods thread made me love this phone. Good work, sir. Good work indeed!
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I would only say if you don't recommend it then don't even mention it!! ok now GO fix it lol
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Lol, you're totally right about the browsers. I got mad when chrome want on the list! (I like my integration) but seriously, your guides are the ****! Keep it up man. Textra and exdialer are now daily drivers. Also, your locked mods thread made me love this phone. Good work, sir. Good work indeed!
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That means a lot man. Thanks!
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I would only say if you don't recommend it then don't even mention it!! ok now GO fix it lol
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Ehh, what I would recommend is everything I use lol.
Updated with some relevant "Must-Have Apps."
The aviate launcher looks pretty nice. Unfortunately I need an invite code.
Another keyboard to check out is Google's stock keyboard. You can get it from the play store. Uses a lot less memory than kii and quite a bit smoother.
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sleepingturtle said:
The aviate launcher looks pretty nice. Unfortunately I need an invite code.
Another keyboard to check out is Google's stock keyboard. You can get it from the play store. Uses a lot less memory than kii and quite a bit smoother.
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Is there a dual input option? Like, two languages? That's must have for me sometimes lol
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Texta is AMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZING
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Is there a dual input option? Like, two languages? That's must have for me sometimes lol
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I just checked. You can add pretty much any language for input and download dictionaries too. You switch languages by holding down the space bar.
There's no options for themes. Stock jelly bean.
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SentryMescudi said:
Texta is AMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZING
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Why yes, yes it is!
sleepingturtle said:
I just checked. You can add pretty much any language for input and download dictionaries too. You switch languages by holding down the space bar.
There's no options for themes. Stock jelly bean.
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And alright, I'll add it in if I can get another keyboard or two to add as an official keyboard section. Thanks!
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Also, another app that I find useful is Censor**** on the play store. I use profanity with my friends and this loads most of the common words into the dictionary so auto correct doesn't try to correct it. It's a pay app and English only.
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I'm quite attached to perfect keyboard, suits me well and very customizable. Dolphin browser is my favorite except the added that stupid touch button in the corner but it can be removed. How about music players? I've used playerpro with the dsp pack for the preamp for along time now.
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omgbossis21 said:
I'm quite attached to perfect keyboard, suits me well and very customizable. Dolphin browser is my favorite except the added that stupid touch button in the corner but it can be removed. How about music players? I've used playerpro with the dsp pack for the preamp for along time now.
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Ooh, want me to make that a section? Music?
Music sure. How about inverted apps? So far I only have YouTube and maps inverted.
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Thought I'd throw these in here.
I use Now Playing for music - it's got a cards-esque UI, plays really well, beautiful widgets. And it works with ViPERFX, which is good.
Also, I've found I really like Sliding Messaging. It was buggy, sometimes it doesn't work well with MMS, but it's themeable and the new Slideover feature is great.