Ok, so it's just the leaked 4.4 launcher. On the Max, at least for me, all you have to install the launcher, attempt to open it (you will be met with an error,) and then the next time you attempt to open it by pressing home, it should work without a problem. I am using the latest HTC update, but I don't think the results will vary if you haven't done the OTA yet. Again, you don't have to install all three files. The other two won't even install without root, anyway.
Link to the page I found this on: http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-install-the-new-Google-launcher-and-apps-from-Android-4.4-KitKat-keyboard-Hangouts-camera-wallpapers_id48969
Direct link to the apk: http://www.mediafire.com/download/3ina0fd8fwki5fo/GoogleHome.apk
Enjoy!
Observations: It looks cool enough, like stock Android before it, but updated. There is the persistent google now bar that is non-removable. Saying "ok google" on the home screens (except settings/app drawer) will bring up google now voice search, and swiping to the far left page will bring up google now. Pages will be added dynamically - that is, you can't have an empty page. If you need to add a widget, you hold down on an empty spot or press menu (pinching is not available, and it's not linked to the app drawer anymore.) Lastly, the lockscreen will still remain the same, and like all other launchers on all other HTC phones, you cannot use your HTC widgets.
More stuff: If you looked at the page, and were hungry for the 4.4 camera, don't bother. Pano/photosphere do not work. Download the 4.3 one instead at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2340858, someone's direct current as of 11/20 google drive mirror: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_fGBfBq-dl2M21QVk5Eb0JDQ0E/edit?usp=sharing
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Ok, so it's just the leaked 4.4 launcher. On the Max, at least for me, all you have to install the launcher, attempt to open it (you will be met with an error,) and then the next time you attempt to open it by pressing home, it should work without a problem. I am using the latest HTC update, but I don't think the results will vary if you haven't done the OTA yet. Again, you don't have to install all three files. The other two won't even install without root, anyway.
Link to the page I found this on: http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-install-the-new-Google-launcher-and-apps-from-Android-4.4-KitKat-keyboard-Hangouts-camera-wallpapers_id48969
Direct link to the apk: http://www.mediafire.com/download/3ina0fd8fwki5fo/GoogleHome.apk
Enjoy!
Observations: It looks cool enough, like stock Android before it, but updated. There is the persistent google now bar that is non-removable. Saying "ok google" on the home screens (except settings/app drawer) will bring up google now voice search, and swiping to the far left page will bring up google now. Pages will be added dynamically - that is, you can't have an empty page. If you need to add a widget, you hold down on an empty spot or press menu (pinching is not available, and it's not linked to the app drawer anymore.) Lastly, the lockscreen will still remain the same, and like all other launchers on all other HTC phones, you cannot use your HTC widgets.
More stuff: If you looked at the page, and were hungry for the 4.4 camera, don't bother. Pano/photosphere do not work. Download the 4.3 one instead at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2340858, someone's direct current as of 11/20 google drive mirror: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_fGBfBq-dl2M21QVk5Eb0JDQ0E/edit?usp=sharing
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owned the max briefly, loved the home screen (with the update widgets, like facebook etc, was wondering if this was feature of the launcher or a widget? and if we can port this feature to other devices) I appreciate your prompt response.
The Sense lock screen and widgets can only be ported to other HTC phones due to all the files in the background (the framework.) It is not impossible, but it is pretty difficult.
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The Sense lock screen and widgets can only be ported to other HTC phones due to all the files in the background (the framework.) It is not impossible, but it is pretty difficult.
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I believe the apk im looking for is called "Blink Feed"?
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I believe the apk im looking for is called "Blink Feed"?
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Part of the sense framework. Your closest bet would be flipboard, but I don't think it has social network additions.
Goddly said:
I believe the apk im looking for is called "Blink Feed"?
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as mentioned by the OP already, its part of Sense and not an APK that's all we know.. there seems to be early efforts already in the samsung forums.. This is the best thing i could find - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2410165
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Part of the sense framework. Your closest bet would be flipboard, but I don't think it has social network additions.
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Flipboard Does have Social Networking additions.. In fact.. does a better job then BlinkFeed imo
Wowzers
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I'm new to the HTC world been a devoted galaxy note 2/3 user for a long time. I have the Verizon MAX running 4.3 5.5 sense soff rooted custom recovery twrp. Someone point me twords the good stuff apps/mods/roms. Thanks guys/gals
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Don't base your opinion of HTC's on the One Max, there is virtually no developing going on for this device on Verizon or sprint or the international version. I've had 7 htc's and they've all had a lot of great developers making lots of roms and themes, but the One Max just hasn't been that way. There are about 3 or 4 really great ROMs and a couple themes, BUT THATS IT. I'd suggest ViperRom.
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Thanks for this. I love the "Ok google" everywhere!
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Alright, as requested here is a remap of the silly faves button on the espresso launcher. This is from the CR_Mod 2.2 espresso build. However it should work fine with any rooted 2.2 non-odexed espresso.
This will allow you to re map it to open any app installed on your phone, or various system settings, or open a quick launch box with a selection of 8 or so apps. I did this method over on the G2 forums as it is easier than mapping to each individual app requested - not to mention even better since you can remap it any time on the fly.
You MUST have the launchkey app installed. It is available on the forums for free here, or better yet, help the developer out and buy the one on the market for a mere 0.65 cents. It's dirt cheap and it has more options!
[How To]:
Install the launchkey app from above
Grab the attached file below
Boot into recovery
adb shell mount /system
adb shell rm /system/app/Rosie.apk
adb push [your saved file location]\Rosie_espresso2.2_custom.apk /system/app/Rosie.apkReboot
Thanks dude!
Edit: Any way to change the icon to the one of the app, or at least back to the default faves one?
So how exactly do you change the icon afterwards? I mapped the button to the Browser, but it has the standard menu button on there.
Don't think it will work on CRmod froyo because it.is deodexed
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It works, both CR_MOD 2.13.xxx and this version are deodexed meaning they are compatible without any issues!
Ohh ok imma give it a try hehe
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So how do you map the button to show the icon of the program its set to?
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televate said:
So how do you map the button to show the icon of the program its set to?
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i think this is a different way of remapping the faves button, hopefully someone finds a way like they did on the last CR OTA
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So how do you map the button to show the icon of the program its set to?
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I'm assuming find the image in the res folder of the apk and change it to match your app. You could download and rip them off of the 2.1 method. The contacts, messaging, etc.
Works like a charm! Thanks a bunch! I know beggars can't be choosers, but is there any way to set up launchkey so that you don't have to long-press the button?
Oh, and if anyone's wondering, I'm running CM 6.1
For those looking to change the icon, I changed it to a generic one, but you can change it to any icon you wish. No, it will not adjust its own icon, as there is no way for sense to do that. Here is what you need to do:
-Create the icon.
-Replace the one in the res/drawable-normal/icon_add_rest.png with the one you made.
-Push the rosie back to your phone, and you're good
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i think this is a different way of remapping the faves button, hopefully someone finds a way like they did on the last CR OTA
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No, this is the same way that I did it with the 2.1 CR OTA. Only this time I mapped it to an app that launches other apps I had started doing individual mappings with specific icons, however everyone wants a different app. Even something simple like mapping it to the browser ends up with 3 or 4 different possibilities because people use after market browsers.
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Works like a charm! Thanks a bunch! I know beggars can't be choosers, but is there any way to set up launchkey so that you don't have to long-press the button?
Oh, and if anyone's wondering, I'm running CM 6.1
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I'm confused here
If you're not on ESPRESSO SENSE, how does it work like a charm? Did you think this thread was about the launchkey app specifically? Did you think I made launchkey.apk? Did you think this mod was for CM6.1?
This mod will only work on espresso 2.2. If you're on CM, this MOD will not work, only the APP will work. The APP (LaunchKey.apk), as is linked in the OP, is made by someone else, not me. Requests to the function of the app may be directed at him. I merely edited the code in Rosie.apk so that it launches the app instead of Faves.
Yes I know, but after I pushed rosie.apk the genius button launches the app I set up, like it should. I must have read the thread wrong, and for that I apologize, but there's no need to be hostile/angered/annoyed or whatever. The fact is, it worked. Thanks for the mod regardless.
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Uhmm I had a real dumbass moment... this is for something COMPLETELY different yet surprisingly worked for what I wanted it to do. Genius button =/= faves button, got it. I'm going to hide in a corner now, haha
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Nobody is angry or annoyed. I just asked what i thought were possibilities, because I find it hard to follow the train of thought with out answers. That aside, you are correct this is for remapping faves button. I'm also confused as to why you pushed rosie on a CM rom?
Because I've owned my slide for only two months and have absolutely no clue what rosie.apk is, haha. I'm an engineer, not a computer programmer, I just dabble in these things and learn as I go
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petraman said:
Because I've owned my slide for only two months and have absolutely no clue what rosie.apk is, haha. I'm an engineer, not a computer programmer, I just dabble in these things and learn as I go
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Ah, I see. Well thats why I asked! Answer the questions, or ask your own, and I'll help out.
To keep it simple and short -
The sense user interface, made by htc, is the biggest version of android next to vanilla (just basic google android). However because of the extensive changes to the system framework that they did, the sense specific apps (with a very few exceptions) will not work on vanilla android. However, its a one way street, just about all vanilla apps work fine on sense roms.
The 'espresso' ui (what the mytouch slide ships with) is just a slightly smaller/modified version of the regular sense ui, with only a few changes, and follows the same restrictions.
CM roms are based off of the vanilla roms with tons of changes and modifications.
So.. Rosie.apk, what this thread is modifing, is the sense ui's launcher (home screen) and therefore does not work on vanilla (CM) roms. Its only for those still running rooted versions of the stock rom.
Simple enough, thanks for the info. I've been trying to get into the more nitty/gritty side of Android. I've already started brushing up on my Java to fool around with some programming, but it's kinda hard when you have absolutely no experience with linux! It helps to have people like you who are willing to take the time to explain to a noob like me what I'm doing wrong, haha.
Oh, btw, sorry for hijacking your thread...
works also with odexed Standard-Rom
Works like a Charm also with Standard odexed 2.2 Rom! Thanks a lot!
greetings
Any of the devs have plans to make an AOSP based ROM? I'd love to get rid of Sense.
We are sure to see AOSP eventually, but it may take a very long time to get the radio issues usually associated with porting AOSP ROMs to non-AOSP devices resolved. That is why devices like the Rezound have taken so long to see AOSP ROMs even with a fairly robust dev community. Your best bet in the short-term is through "De-Sensitized" ROMs that have the Sense framework intact but remove most of the theming to give the appearance of AOSP.
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We are sure to see AOSP eventually, but it may take a very long time to get the radio issues usually associated with porting AOSP ROMs to non-AOSP devices resolved. That is why devices like the Rezound have taken so long to see AOSP ROMs even with a fairly robust dev community. Your best bet in the short-term is through "De-Sensitized" ROMs that have the Sense framework intact but remove most of the theming to give the appearance of AOSP.
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Yeah... I went that route with my Inc 2. Got it last May, it was about July when I found an almost Sense-free ROM and finally got CM7 around October.
I'm excited for Butter, Google Now, and the rest of what JB has in store.
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I'm planning on doing a Sense-Free ROM. I just have to see what files are required to be removed. I think I have an idea, but I want it Sense-Free.
hasoon2000 said:
I'm planning on doing a Sense-Free ROM. I just have to see what files are required to be removed. I think I have an idea, but I want it Sense-Free.
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Awesome... looking forward to it.
If I pick one of these up for cheap, I'll probably see what I can do about getting CM on it.
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If I pick one of these up for cheap, I'll probably see what I can do about getting CM on it.
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Sweet. Now we're talkin.
Pandalero said:
Sweet. Now we're talkin.
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Key word was "see" and a synonym for "try." No promises, obviously.
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Key word was "see" and a synonym for "try." No promises, obviously.
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"See" and "try" are better than "no." I loved having CM9 on my original DInc. If we were to get CM9 or CM10 on the DInc 4G, I'd be beyond thrilled. I know that's quite a long way off, but a Senseless ROM will do just fine until then.
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Key word was "see" and a synonym for "try." No promises, obviously.
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i think if you and aeroevan both end up with the phone (amongst others) the aosp crowd will be in good hands
I believe still cheap on letstalk.com but that is with contract.
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nitsuj17 said:
i think if you and aeroevan both end up with the phone (amongst others) the aosp crowd will be in good hands
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Then who will make aosp for dinc 2?
I don't want to depend on official CM9, or CMX
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joefrog1996 said:
Then who will make aosp for dinc 2?
I don't want to depend on official CM9, or CMX
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its not an "if else" statement
people can support whatever they want to support and theres nothing saying that getting a new phone means you drop support for others
Pandalero said:
Any of the devs have plans to make an AOSP based ROM? I'd love to get rid of Sense.
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all you have to do is change the launcher, and sense di\sappears
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all you have to do is change the launcher, and sense di\sappears
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This is not true, especially with more recent versions of Sense. Sense 4.0 themes just about everything (phone & messaging apps, default browser, settings, and notification bar, to name a few), much of it far beyond the launcher.
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This is not true, especially with more recent versions of Sense. Sense 4.0 themes just about everything (phone & messaging apps, default browser, settings, and notification bar, to name a few), much of it far beyond the launcher.
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Exactly... can't stand the white menu theme and the cartoony colored icons. I'm also looking forward to getting rid of the ever present location and WiFi notification icons in the status bar. ICS status bar and notification shade is gorgeous... Sense ruins it.
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Exactly... can't stand the white menu theme and the cartoony colored icons. I'm also looking forward to getting rid of the ever present location and WiFi notification icons in the status bar. ICS status bar and notification shade is gorgeous... Sense ruins it.
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My personal preference is Sense (even when I had AOSP on my original Incredible, I searched tirelessly for themes that would make my phone look more like Sense 4), so I'd disagree with you there, but god do I agree with you on the WiFi notification and the persistent location symbol. There is almost no real estate in the notification bar for actual notifications; the whole thing is taken up by completely unnecessary indicators.
I also find the Sense app drawer really frustrating--there is just way too much going on. I keep the Sense launcher because I like the clock, but I'd love to see a custom ROM remove the unnecessary sidebars in the app drawer and make it look more like Nova.
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I also find the Sense app drawer really frustrating--there is just way too much going on. I keep the Sense launcher because I like the clock, but I'd love to see a custom ROM remove the unnecessary sidebars in the app drawer and make it look more like Nova.
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you can remove the bottom tabs in the app drawer (app drawer > menu > edit tabs) and if you remove vzw, favs, and downloads it wil remove all bottom tabs
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you can remove the bottom tabs in the app drawer (app drawer > menu > edit tabs) and if you remove vzw, favs, and downloads it wil remove all bottom tabs
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...Omg, thank you. It's really embarrassing that I never thought of that. haha
EDIT: Did it and now it looks so much better. Any chance we could see a vertical app drawer built into the Sense launcher? Not sure how possible that is.
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...Omg, thank you. It's really embarrassing that I never thought of that. haha
EDIT: Did it and now it looks so much better. Any chance we could see a vertical app drawer built into the Sense launcher? Not sure how possible that is.
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The original sense 4 port for the sensation had a mod where it opened the AOSP app drawer because the sense one was messed up. So it is possible.
I've recently updated to Jesters Liquid beta rom and now to the new 2.7 version if this makes any difference. I used to have a setting on the stock rom that allowed me to view all my apps as a list instead of pages of icons. I can't find this setting now. Is this due to Nova launcher, ICS, or me just not being able to find it? I really, really prefer a list with large text, much like the manage apps list that shows up, instead of a bunch of little icons that all look similar to older eyes that also don't see colors well.
I use Go Contacts ex and it's dialer, but this seems to be the same with the stock dialer. If I program a number to speed dial that has pauses inserted int he number, the call will not go through. It worked on the stock rom, but not on the newer roms. Is there a different dialer I could try or some other setting I can use to make these numbers with the pauses work again? (that's a trick from long ago where you would insert a pause after the phone number and then another number after it, like a password or access code, so that you could get into a voicemail system, etc. by just using your speed dial)
Pop up notification from a phone call. Any way to really increase the size of the text on this? I don't have any contact pictures downloaded, so I need to be able to see the name or number of who's calling. Any suggestions?
The status bar at the very top. I think I've figured out most of the icons, but could use a little help to be sure. Left to right it looks like
Bluetooth Screen brightness Location settings? (does this turn on and off GPS or what?) Refresh (is this to turn off sync features or what does it do) Wifi, Flashlight. How did I do?
I can come up with more questions, but I'm guessing you're tired of reading by now, so any help would be greatly appreciated.
So, 24 hours, almost 200 views and not one response? I must have asked the most difficult noob questions ever, or am just so stoooopid that no one wants to waste their time with me. Wonder which one it is?
I can only help with the status bar question.....
Go to Menu.... System settings .... Interface ....... Status bar ....... Toggles....... Power widget ....... Widget button order.
From there you can see what is selected and the associated icons. I have changed the defaults, so I don't know if your guesses are correct. From the Power widget menu, choose Widget buttons to change which buttons are displayed.
Probably just a bunch of Silverado drivers don't like Fords
see useless answers below ---> \/
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I've recently updated to Jesters Liquid beta rom and now to the new 2.7 version if this makes any difference. I used to have a setting on the stock rom that allowed me to view all my apps as a list instead of pages of icons. I can't find this setting now. Is this due to Nova launcher, ICS, or me just not being able to find it? I really, really prefer a list with large text, much like the manage apps list that shows up, instead of a bunch of little icons that all look similar to older eyes that also don't see colors well.
I'm using Apex launcher on Liquid's pure ICS, not Nova on Jester's, but they're more alike than different and you can install Apex if Nova doesn't have this. But either way, try hitting the menu key, then Manage Apps, it should give you a list like you're looking for. Likewise, go to the App Drawer and click on Menu and it should give you the same option, or Settings -->Device -->Apps
I use Go Contacts ex and it's dialer, but this seems to be the same with the stock dialer. If I program a number to speed dial that has pauses inserted int he number, the call will not go through. It worked on the stock rom, but not on the newer roms. Is there a different dialer I could try or some other setting I can use to make these numbers with the pauses work again? (that's a trick from long ago where you would insert a pause after the phone number and then another number after it, like a password or access code, so that you could get into a voicemail system, etc. by just using your speed dial)
I use the stock dialer, so I'm not sure about Go, but having used it in the past, I'm sure what you're looking for is in there. You might want to see if there's a FAQ section on their website, or go to one of the less technical forums and do a search in their apps section. Alternately, you could try DW Dialer, EX Dialer or Dialer One and see if they better meet your needs.
Pop up notification from a phone call. Any way to really increase the size of the text on this? I don't have any contact pictures downloaded, so I need to be able to see the name or number of who's calling. Any suggestions?
Try Settings --> Display -->Font Size
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Settings -->System-->Accessibility and see if the app it suggests helps
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search for Accessibility in the Play Store.
Also, maybe a different theme or dialer would help.
The status bar at the very top. I think I've figured out most of the icons, but could use a little help to be sure. Left to right it looks like
Bluetooth Screen brightness Location settings? (does this turn on and off GPS or what?) Refresh (is this to turn off sync features or what does it do) Wifi, Flashlight. How did I do?
Everyone's is going to be different.
Go to
Settings -->Shortcuts-->Interface-->General and/or StatusBar. Check and uncheck stuff and see what it does. You won't break anything, though you might want to do a back up first in case you just really screw it up.
I can come up with more questions, but I'm guessing you're tired of reading by now, so any help would be greatly appreciated.
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You might not have enough posts yet to post in the Dev section, but you can certainly scroll through it and see if other folks have asked the same questions.
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I can only help with the status bar question.....
Go to Menu.... System settings .... Interface ....... Status bar ....... Power widget ....... Widget button order.
From there you can see what is selected and the associated icons. I have changed the defaults, so I don't know if your guesses are correct. From the Power widget menu, choose Widget buttons to change which buttons are displayed.
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Thanks, but when I go Menu .... Systems Settings....Interface....statusbar I get the following options
General
Toggles
Clock
Battery
Signal
I'm not seeing Power widget anywhere
Edit: Found Power widget under Toggles.
Thanks.
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Probably just a bunch of Silverado drivers don't like Fords
You might not have enough posts yet to post in the Dev section, but you can certainly scroll through it and see if other folks have asked the same questions.
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I'm not allowed up there yet, but I have read the thread hoping to find the answers I am looking for.
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I'm using Apex launcher on Liquid's pure ICS, not Nova on Jester's, but they're more alike than different and you can install Apex if Nova doesn't have this. But either way, try hitting the menu key, then Manage Apps, it should give you a list like you're looking for. Likewise, go to the App Drawer and click on Menu and it should give you the same option, or Settings -->Device -->Apps
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I haven't found it in Nova. I thought I had looked at Apex before, but if it offers a list view, then I'll switch. Thanks for the tip.
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I use the stock dialer, so I'm not sure about Go, but having used it in the past, I'm sure what you're looking for is in there. You might want to see if there's a FAQ section on their website, or go to one of the less technical forums and do a search in their apps section. Alternately, you could try DW Dialer, EX Dialer or Dialer One and see if they better meet your needs.
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I tried it on the stock dialer too. The problem appears to be related to the stock dialer programming. I think the dialer apps I've played with somehow just piggyback off the stock dialer for function.
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I guess I'm looking for a few steps up from Huge.
And I've got Big Font installed, but it only works on some items, not all of them.
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search for Accessibility in the Play Store.
Also, maybe a different theme or dialer would help.
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I haven't had much luck searching. Everything seems to be centered around a larger contact picture instead of larger text. I don't have any contact pictures in the phone, so that doesn't help me.
Thank you for taking the time to reply though.
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..............But either way, try hitting the menu key, then Manage Apps, it should give you a list like you're looking for.
I haven't found it in Nova. I thought I had looked at Apex before, but if it offers a list view, then I'll switch. Thanks for the tip.
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And just to be clear. If I select Manage Apps, a list of apps does show up like I'm wanting, but that menu is made for stopping, uninstalling, etc. I would like my app drawer button or whatever you call it to display my apps as a list when I'm looking for an app to open. I'll download Apex and give it a spin
It's an inelegant solution but maybe a good start. Download ES File explorer. That has an app manager button that lists everything in text format. Click in an app and it gives you a choice for details or open.
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It's an inelegant solution but maybe a good start. Download ES File explorer. That has an app manager button that lists everything in text format. Click in an app and it gives you a choice for details or open.
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That kind of works. If I leave the app manager open in list view as the last thing in that app, then each time the app is opened I get a list view of apps. It requires pushing on the app and then pushing open, but at least it's a list, so I'm happy. Apex lets me move the app icon out of the way and stick the ES app in it's place, so this will work for now I think.
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That kind of works. If I leave the app manager open in list view as the last thing in that app, then each time the app is opened I get a list view of apps. It requires pushing on the app and then pushing open, but at least it's a list, so I'm happy. Apex lets me move the app icon out of the way and stick the ES app in it's place, so this will work for now I think.
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It's a Sense thing. I think most of what you're looking for is available stock on Sense based roms.
Someone just developed a new one based on the BAMF leak and it's pretty smooth.
Take a look at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1883907
FirePsych said:
It's a Sense thing. I think most of what you're looking for is available stock on Sense based roms.
Someone just developed a new one based on the BAMF leak and it's pretty smooth.
Take a look at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1883907
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I'll look, but honestly, I really don't enjoy switching to new roms. It takes me forever to get everything up and running the way I want it and to learn almost enough to function daily with it. I do like the list view though, so I'll keep an eye on reports of battery life. I did try the BAMF leak and was extremely disappointed with the battery life (running extended battery) and data drops. That was my first new rom (I originally rooted just to get rid of bloatware), and I was complaining about my dislikes on another forum when someone pointed me to Liquid's version here. I downloaded Jesters beta version and loved it compared to the BAMF leak. After having read all the internet articles, I was under the impression that the BAMF leak was the cat's meow. Now I realize those articles are about as unbiased as the national so called news.
Is Santod's new sense rom as laggy as the BAMF leak, or have they tweaked that out of it by now.
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I'll look, but honestly, I really don't enjoy switching to new roms. It takes me forever to get everything up and running the way I want it and to learn almost enough to function daily with it. I do like the list view though, so I'll keep an eye on reports of battery life. I did try the BAMF leak and was extremely disappointed with the battery life (running extended battery) and data drops. That was my first new rom (I originally rooted just to get rid of bloatware), and I was complaining about my dislikes on another forum when someone pointed me to Liquid's version here. I downloaded Jesters beta version and loved it compared to the BAMF leak. After having read all the internet articles, I was under the impression that the BAMF leak was the cat's meow. Now I realize those articles are about as unbiased as the national so called news.
Is Santod's new sense rom as laggy as the BAMF leak, or have they tweaked that out of it by now.
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Almost no comparison to BAMF. Much smoother. Honestly, not as smooth as Liquid/Jester but data/signal seems more stable and almist everything works.
If visual stuff, contrast and ease if use are issues for you, it's worth a spin. I'm also running Apex. I don't know if that contributes to lag over the native Sense, but it has the features I want.
Yeah, switching toms is a royal pain, but you do what ya gotta do.
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So there's no dedicated lg weather app, besides triggering it from the lg home screen widget (won't work with nova). This is clearly different from the g3 ports I ran on my now "old" g2 which had a weather app, and lockscreen animations worked. Is this why the lockscreen weather animations aren't working? Wtf Verizon, and what is that God awful messaging app Verizon added?!... One word.... "frozen!" - thank you ioroot!
I also tried making some nova shortcuts to the weather app (which appears in the list for activities), but it says the app is not installed....
Another oddity, where the hell did my weatherbug elite app go? It's gone from the playstore! Only the free, ad supported one is available to me....
Yep, your weatherbug, also can not find Flowly, ESPN sportscenter, apparently Verizon also wiped out the LG tasks app (although I see it in the app manager). Only weather animation or anything I've seen on the lock screen is when it's raining.
I also can not figure out how to get a message preview on my lock screen of a text rather than just "test".
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Yep, your weatherbug, also can not find Flowly, ESPN sportscenter, apparently Verizon also wiped out the LG tasks app (although I see it in the app manager). Only weather animation or anything I've seen on the lock screen is when it's raining.
I also can not figure out how to get a message preview on my lock screen of a text rather than just "test".
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yeah my lockscreen was covered with rain drops and i have espn sportscenter but i did restore all my apps from tibu
I noticed a few things missing, so I'm currently downloading a different rom and I'm going to see if I can pull those apks, add them to my Verizon G3, and get the proper weather animations along with a few other missing goodies. If someone could help compile a list of all missing features, that would help.
I know the weather animations are off, no stock browser, and no access to the Task app, but what else was there? (This will give me something to do at work today. :silly: )
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I noticed a few things missing, so I'm currently downloading a different rom and I'm going to see if I can pull those apks, add them to my Verizon G3, and get the proper weather animations along with a few other missing goodies. If someone could help compile a list of all missing features, that would help.
I know the weather animations are off, no stock browser, and no access to the Task app, but what else was there? (This will give me something to do at work today. :silly: )
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Nice, I'm still plucking through, but I'll keep this thread posted with my findings. Much like the verizon g2 we also don't have the "hiddenmenu.apk", so no dialer codes will work. @xdabbeb came up with a great solution by pulling the apk from another varient, pushing it to system/app and firing of a terminal or adb code to execute it on the g2. I don't see any this wouldn't work here either.
Thanks for doing this. Is there a native flashlight app, or a way to set mms limit so pictures look better, or a way to see a text message preview on the lock screen (like the g2, had an option to read part of the message vs "New message" ) on the other g3 variants
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will the home screen weather widget from the G2 work on the G3?
Anyone notice the lack of wallpapers? And literally no live wallpaper! LG should have that out the box..I shouldn't have to go look for a live wallpaper or a nice wallpaper on day 1
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I also noticed that if you set an Alarm, it doesn't show up on the Lockscreen. So if you want to check what time you set the alarm, there is no way to know unless you check the clock app. Talking about the weather info on Lockscreen, on the S3, after the JellyBean update, Samsung took away the Weather info from the Lockscreen. Why? I don't understand why Manufacturers are removing these simple and useful information.
That sucks, coming from a G Flex, probably the best stock weather animation out of the box, I am going to miss it. Granted I switched to Nova for awhile and lost the awesome weather widget, however still have the weather on the lockscreen.
Oh well, shouldn;'t even say I will miss it, as I will be currently rocking two phones. Flex for at home and LG G3 will be my work phone as I don't get service for crap in PA from Tmobile, my current provider. Great in the city, terrible in the boonies....still!
Should have my G3 Tomorrow, hopefully. Their CS is a joke compared to Tmobiles...also their online site!
I'm not sure if this is what you are referring to, but in your post title it says you lack lock screen weather. If you go into settings, under lock screen, you can set it to show widgets and add the widgets you want, which includes weather. From there, when you wake the device, the lock screen will show the weather widget on top.
I saw where you can check that box, I don't see any place you can actually add a widget though.
The lack of apps on Google Play is due to the screen resolution and size. When more developers start including it in their app development we will start to see more apps available from Google Play. You should be able to side-load them ok though. However there is no guarantee they will work.
You should have better luck from the more active/better developers .
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The lack of apps on Google Play is due to the screen resolution and size. When more developers start including it in their app development we will start to see more apps available from Google Play. You should be able to side-load them ok though. However there is no guarantee they will work.
You should have better luck from the more active/better developers .
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That's exactly it. 640 dpi!! Dam....
I'm just confused about weatherbug Elite, as the free version shows up. That's just odd.
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I saw where you can check that box, I don't see any place you can actually add a widget though.
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If you prefer press and hold the lock screen, you can drag it down and it only displays lock. Once that's done, you can press and hold the clock and drag up to the trash. After that you can add the widget you want in it's place.
Got some rain tonight and got the animations. Definitely cool, wish they showed for all types of weather.
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That's exactly it. 640 dpi!! Dam....
I'm just confused about weatherbug Elite, as the free version shows up. That's just odd.
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I have an Asus Transformer T701t so I will look for weatherbug on it...
Update. Weatherbug elite does not show up on my transformer or my note 3. Also noticed in some reviews for Weather Bug a comment from the developer saying Elite has been discontinued.
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If you prefer press and hold the lock screen, you can drag it down and it only displays lock. Once that's done, you can press and hold the clock and drag up to the trash. After that you can add the widget you want in it's place.
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Worked!
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Worked!
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That's awesome but you should edit out your phone number
Not my phone number, as that wouldn't help too much if I lost my phone. Lol, but I took it out anyways. I wish u could do some editing tasks like that with gallery or photos.
Ever wish that LG had given the V10/V20 more widgets in the second screen? Well, wish no more! BoredSigns adds many more widgets to your SignBoard (get it? SignBoard --> BoredSigns?), ones you may need and ones you may not.
The best part about BoredSigns? It doesn't need root! That's right; you can get some brand new widgets on your completely Stock V10 or V20. In the future, ADB may be necessary for certain widgets, but right now, you don't need your computer at all.
Current widgets:
— Information
— Weather
— Image
— Navigation Bar
This app is open source! If you aren't willing to pay $0.99 to buy it, feel free to build it for yourself. I only ask that it not be re-distributed without substantial modifications (i.e. more than changing the theme and name).
GitHub: https://github.com/zacharee/BoredSigns
Google+: https://plus.google.com/communities/105544332208886942595
Feel free to open an issue on GitHub to suggest a new widget!
Package name is com.zacharee1.boredsigns
I already have it and its working flawlesly ?
having issues with weather all I get is a moon icon
dudeawsome said:
having issues with weather all I get is a moon icon
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Screenshot?
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Screenshot?
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how could I screenshot second screen
Hi @Zacharee1, same thing with me also with the weather, just get the icon and no info
Zacharee1 said:
Screenshot?
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This is the issue
Alright. Try this APK.
(NOTE: It won't run unless you've purchased the app)
Zacharee1 said:
Alright. Try this APK.
(NOTE: It won't run unless you've purchased the app)
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Working now,
wish you could make it like the HTC u ultra
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Working now,
wish you could make it like the HTC u ultra
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I have to see if Yahoo will let me ask for future times with the API. If it does, I can make another widget.
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I have to see if Yahoo will let me ask for future times with the API. If it does, I can make another widget.
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You could try AccuWeather since the phone already uses it
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You could try AccuWeather since the phone already uses it
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Their free API is limited to 50 calls per day, whereas Yahoo is at 2000.
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Their free API is limited to 50 calls per day, whereas Yahoo is at 2000.
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have you tried weather underground or openweathermap?
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have you tried weather underground or openweathermap?
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Neither seems very accurate IMO.
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Neither seems very accurate IMO.
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imo weather underground has seemed to have the best data
there is also yr.no but don't really use it
Don't see the app in the store... Is it in the paid android apps section of the forums?
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Don't see the app in the store... Is it in the paid android apps section of the forums?
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Search by the package name in the play store.
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I bought it in the play store (I want to support any development for the 2nd screen).
I have to thank you just for the simple fact that at first, I didn't know how to run it... so I went into the 2nd screen options. I had no idea that I had other widgets that I could run. I never thought to tap the "..." on "Show when main screen on" so I have been stuck with the basic options this whole time. Worth my $1.05 right there.
So, after using it for a few minutes, I noticed the persistent notification for BoredSigns, so I long-pressed it and turned off all notifications. Will this negatively affect the operation of the app? I did notice that when I swiped my notification shade down, or when switching between widgets, the 2nd screen options would come on, so I restarted the phone. It doesn't seem to be doing that anymore, but I did have to toggle weather on and off a few times to get a real location and not 100*F in Philadelphia.
Bonus question... where can I find out more about the "yet unreleased AOSP implementation of the 2nd screen?"
Found the perfect image for the second screen a mod one of the best football team in the world...perfect fit and color !
Happy user here....thank you again for this :highfive:
So someone suggested I do a navigation bar widget. After lots of Java reflection (the actual tool, not thinking about my life with Java), I went with a simple Accessibility Service.
Because of that, these functions will be available:
- Back
- Home
- Recents
- Split Screen
- Power
- QS Pulldown
- Notification Pulldown
If there are any other (simple) buttons you might want, suggest them. I'll add them in if I can.
Here's what it looks like right now: