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Seriously, i really wanted to know why u guys dislike Timescape and Mediascape that much up to the level you want to remove them from your Xperia X10.
One of the strong reason i buy mine because of Timescape and Mediascape, because when i compare Android devices, i see that the one heavily customized is the best option compared to stock.
I've been playing with Nexus One, Motorola Dext, Samsung Galaxy S and Sony Xperia X10.
Things that i like with Timescape customization are:
1. Full screen photo on dialer which looks sexy, compared to small square photo in other phones.
2. Timescape apps even though its still very raw, gives you a really good insight of what happening in your social network; even though you cannot reply directly with it.
3. My SingTel Timescape have one more Tile added which is Live Traffic which helps me a lot.
Things that are not in Timescape
1. Reply from the tiles of course
Things that i like with Mediascape customization are:
1. Solid music browser and many grouping, including podcast. I found that its very easy to go from changing playing songs one album to all song belong one artist whenever i want
2. Solid video browser, i groups my videos with podcast grouping
3. Photo viewer with Friends grouping, and face recognition
Things that are not in Mediascape
1. Picasa and Facebook photo in not cached
2. Picasa and Facebook photo doesn't and cannot be face tagged
3. Create playlist is missing
4. Could have SensMe feature in it
So for those who decided to remove the Timescape and Mediascape, can you please enlighten me with the reason. I'm not challenging or provoking you with this thread. I just want to know why?
I don't mind Mediascape, but have no reason to use Timescape, and pleased that it can actually be removed in 2.1.
Hi,
I uninstalled them both for these reasons:
1) I don't use any social network, so I have no reason to use Timescape.
2) Back on 1.6 it always bothered me, when I was going "back" from call log and Timescape opened even if I didn't wanted it.
3) Mediascape looks damn good, noone can say it doesn't, but it's the only good thing about it. It has no equalizer (which is critical for me), therefore the sound it produces is not quite good.
4) For viewing images I'll use the default gallery as it has the same functions as Mediascape and looks pretty good as well.
5) Mediascape plays only .3gp and .mp4 videos and it has almost no options for playing video.
Basically, those apps aren't so good and sofisticated, that you couldn't find better on the market (or web). So I would prefer SE to release them as optionaly downloadable content.
I hope this explanation is sufficient
Both are slow and laggy.
JustPictures is better as image viewer.
Vplayer or Rockplayer are better as video players.
PowerAMP or MixZing are better as audio players.
Timescape would be nice but:
1. i don't see it displaying email from gmail app.
2. for facebook/twitter can't be configured to open them with my preferred app.
3. i don't see google talk messages
4. can't be extended (at least officially) to add rss feeds or other social networks (not that i use any)
I like their look but the functionality sux.
Timescape just isn't effective for what it does. If I want updates on something i'll go to that specific app. Just because they are collected into pretty tiles doesn't make it effective.
Mediascape I would like if browsing through it wasn't so slow. And for music there are better apps with more features.
But what one wants out of an app is always different.
XperiaX10iUser said:
I don't mind Mediascape, but have no reason to use Timescape, and pleased that it can actually be removed in 2.1.
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XperiaX10iUser, did you just remove it using Titanium Backup? No issues?
I don't have social network accounts
I don't like laggy stuff.
Reeonimus said:
XperiaX10iUser, did you just remove it using Titanium Backup? No issues?
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Someone else said they had and didn't suffer the same issue that was in 1.6, so decided to freeze it instead to see how I got on, and not had the same issue or any other for that matter.
tuxStyle said:
Both are slow and laggy.
JustPictures is better as image viewer.
Vplayer or Rockplayer are better as video players.
PowerAMP or MixZing are better as audio players.
Timescape would be nice but:
1. i don't see it displaying email from gmail app.
2. for facebook/twitter can't be configured to open them with my preferred app.
3. i don't see google talk messages
4. can't be extended (at least officially) to add rss feeds or other social networks (not that i use any)
I like their look but the functionality sux.
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I tried all apps except VPlayer (cannot find in market).
I liked the equalizer in poweramp and mixzing, and the responsiveness of JustPictures.
For Rockplayer, i would still say i prefer having thumbnail instead of file explorer
I guess i'm more being patient with laggyness here and there in trade of nice user interface
Then i see that most of you replied here are not using any social network, which of course the Timescape will not serve you any use. point taken
It just that i see that from the first day we got X10 rooted, i see devs are putting the Timescape and Mediascape removal in their script, seen a lot of people trying to remove them all. I feel like.. "hey if you don't like them, why buy the phone in the first place", but of course because i am more tolerant to laggyness of course
xeviro said:
Seriously, i really wanted to know why u guys dislike Timescape and Mediascape that much up to the level you want to remove them from your Xperia X10.
One of the strong reason i buy mine because of Timescape and Mediascape, because when i compare Android devices, i see that the one heavily customized is the best option compared to stock.
I've been playing with Nexus One, Motorola Dext, Samsung Galaxy S and Sony Xperia X10.
I love both of them....
Things that are not in Timescape
1. Reply from the tiles of course
Things that i like with Mediascape customization are:
1. Solid music browser and many grouping, including podcast. I found that its very easy to go from changing playing songs one album to all song belong one artist whenever i want
2. Solid video browser, i groups my videos with podcast grouping
3. Photo viewer with Friends grouping, and face recognition
Things that are not in Mediascape
1. Picasa and Facebook photo in not cached
2. Picasa and Facebook photo doesn't and cannot be face tagged
3. Create playlist is missing
4. Could have SensMe feature in it
5. hyves
6. news thread like android world
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remco.k said:
One of the strong reason i buy mine because of Timescape and Mediascape, because when i compare Android devices, i see that the one heavily customized is the best option compared to stock.
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Some will beg to differ, I'd prefer it as stock as possible so that I can add what I want and not what it's maker thinks I need.
I've Istalled 'Scalado Album' v1.1.4 In My Xperia S But It Seems The 'Animated Video thumbnail Don't Work,(The Thumbnails Are Showing But Not Animated
If Someone Find This Issue Report Me,And If There Is Substitue Of This Album (My Main Attraction Is 'ANIMATED VIDEO THUMBNAIL' Like Samsung Galaxy S3) Post The Link Here.Thank You!
Please Help Anybody
It works for me. I've got the last version from Google Play..
wanzer said:
It works for me. I've got the last version from Google Play..
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no result in google play
i tried to search it in google play PC and fone
Seriouly???Does It Reqiur Reboot???
And Its Installed Perfectly,But Why Not Animated Video Thumbnail???
And My Mobile Is Not Rooted
I would like to have some Sony apps on my TF300T, and so i found some ported stuff: Walkman, Gallery, Video, and some other. Not everything works fine (there are some bugs). So, i'm trying to port apps from Xperia Tablet Z (some work out of the box, like Calculator).
This i'd like to port:
Media Apps:
Walkman
Album
Videos
Dlna
Organizer apps:
Alarm&Clock
Contacts
Email
Calendar
Notes
Xperia Home launcher works, and widgets too, but there are some bugs (FC when selecting walkman widget, FC if you try to select theme).
That's about it.
So if someone has experience with this, and willing to help, by doing some work or giving instructins, please help.
I took the xperia tablet z rom from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2323654
And i'm currently running Energy non themed rom.
+1. I would love to see this on our tablet too. There was a guy working on a Xperia ROM for our tablet but it never came out. I hope some developer can help us
msavic123 said:
I would like to have some Sony apps on my TF300T, and so i found some ported stuff: Walkman, Gallery, Video, and some other. Not everything works fine (there are some bugs). So, i'm trying to port apps from Xperia Tablet Z (some work out of the box, like Calculator).
This i'd like to port:
Media Apps:
Walkman
Album
Videos
Dlna
Organizer apps:
Alarm&Clock
Contacts
Email
Calendar
Notes
Xperia Home launcher works, and widgets too, but there are some bugs (FC when selecting walkman widget, FC if you try to select theme).
That's about it.
So if someone has experience with this, and willing to help, by doing some work or giving instructins, please help.
I took the xperia tablet z rom from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2323654
And i'm currently running Energy non themed rom.
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You might find this link interesting. There is a link for small sony apps as well, I'm not sure which apps are included. Maybe the op could give you some insight.
tobdaryl said:
You might find this link interesting. There is a link for small sony apps as well, I'm not sure which apps are included. Maybe the op could give you some insight.
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Thanks for reply, i already tried this rom. But i had problems with wifi, and only small apps have been ported (i think). So, no go. We already have good base rom on my device, just need to port speceific apps. Opposite of other proprietary interfaces like touchwiz ot sense, i think that porting sony stuff only comes down to finding all dependencies of a specific app (no coding or smali editing). Is there any tool which can show what are the dependencies of some apk?
msavic123 said:
Thanks for reply, i already tried this rom. But i had problems with wifi, and only small apps have been ported (i think). So, no go. We already have good base rom on my device, just need to port speceific apps. Opposite of other proprietary interfaces like touchwiz ot sense, i think that porting sony stuff only comes down to finding all dependencies of a specific app (no coding or smali editing). Is there any tool which can show what are the dependencies of some apk?
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I had hoped the op of that thread could give you some insight.
I tried yesterday to port a weather widget from another rom without success. Even watching logs the entire time provided nothing useful. I have also failed to port a keyboard and browser successfully. I deoxed a complete rom in my most recent failed attempt. Everything ran fine on the donor unit but not where I wished to use them.
I'm sure there is such a tool. I'll do some searching and reply if I find anything useful.
Hey do you have finished the port?
Gesendet von meinem LIFETAB_P9514 mit Tapatalk 4
No need for him to do this. You can get them from here. Though these are not from the tablet they work fine on the tf300t, I have them on mine with Chromi X:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2059203
The movies app did not work from this so I installed a xperia Z movie app and it works perfectly...it's great for streaming from my home network...
The Movies app does not play MKV files with AC3 audio and I haven't got the visualizer app to work on the Walkman player either yet...
I have used the old Walkman logo rather than the circular one as that's the one I use on my old Sony phone (I think it looks better).
If I get a chance I will upload the files and some instructions on how to install them... (sorry I help look after an autistic toddler and I don't get much of a chance to jump on here)...
o0o.paw said:
No need for him to do this. You can get them from here. Though these are not from the tablet they work fine on the tf300t, I have them on mine with Chromi X:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2059203
The movies app did not work from this so I installed a xperia Z movie app and it works perfectly...it's great for streaming from my home network...
The Movies app does not play MKV files with AC3 audio and I haven't got the visualizer app to work on the Walkman player either yet...
I have used the old Walkman logo rather than the circular one as that's the one I use on my old Sony phone (I think it looks better).
If I get a chance I will upload the files and some instructions on how to install them... (sorry I help look after an autistic toddler and I don't get much of a chance to jump on here)...
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Did you find some gallery app that will stream pics? all gallery apps i tried have black screen on dlna player.
Hi
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Features:
Download any picture or VIDEO from instagram by copying the share url
Save picture to your SavedPictures folder
Save video to your Video library
Marketplace Web:
LITE
https://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/...wnloader/9480a299-3652-434e-8193-ca9c76cf23d8
PRO
http://www.windowsphone.com/s?appid=ccc38bc2-9651-4e59-8a71-3851279f23ae
or scan QRcode
I'll be glad for feedback
Ver 1.0.0.11 - *Bug fixes
*Now you can remove ads in app
New function ?
Great app, thanks ! - What about video download ? Will be this function available ?
Thanks I'm thinking about it but now I have to pass my graduation. After graduation I will try to add this function. Stay tuned
Why is the update in the store always failing?
demon2112 said:
Why is the update in the store always failing?
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Do you have problem still? I tested it on different models, and everything worked well. I think that must be error in Windows store.
Jupp still failing
Guys all of you should try out[emoji809][emoji817]
Thanks update came thru
Awesome
Video download
Application now supporting video downloading !!
Nice application. Thanks
App got New little update with some bugfixes
Nice ,but may be have video downloader!
Video downloading
balalaika163 said:
Nice ,but may be have video downloader!
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Application supports video downloading
Application got new update. Now you can save images and video to your OneDrive cloud
Anyone has experience with another music app different from Google play music that works fine with this phone?
venezolano69 said:
Anyone has experience with another music app different from Google play music that works fine with this phone?
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I have no clue why Nokia has no dedicated apps for music , file explorer , gallery , voice recorder , calculator etc .. like Samsung , HTC and other brands
machhho said:
I have no clue why Nokia has no dedicated apps for music , file explorer , gallery , voice recorder , calculator etc .. like Samsung , HTC and other brands
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It is very strange for me
machhho said:
I have no clue why Nokia has no dedicated apps for music , file explorer , gallery , voice recorder , calculator etc .. like Samsung , HTC and other brands
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Because Nokia made a great decision, to use pure Android. The smoothest and fastest Android of all. Besides the Google Pixel- Pixel 2, there is no other flagship with pure Android. You even have Google lens and "ok Google" with screen off, working. You have Android 8.1, when Galaxy S8 is right now updating to 8.0! For almost half the money.... Think about it....
I found this app that works very fine
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-6/themes/xperia-music-app-nokia-6-t3761076
I use "music folder", I love this app, it's simple but powerful at the same time.
Very very low battery drain.
I tried it for a few weeks and then I bought it, also to reward the work done.
Tolios1999 said:
Because Nokia made a great decision, to use pure Android. The smoothest and fastest Android of all. Besides the Google Pixel- Pixel 2, there is no other flagship with pure Android. You even have Google lens and "ok Google" with screen off, working. You have Android 8.1, when Galaxy S8 is right now updating to 8.0! For almost half the money.... Think about it....
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Regarding this decision, I'm glad they took it and that's why I love the new Nokia.
However they could implement some little features like the screen-on when there is a notification coming.
Also their glance screen is still a far cry that the one used in Lumias, in every aspect (aesthetic, features, battery consumption).
I'm not sure if Nokia / HMD is really working under the hood or if they just push Google updates and that's it.
ben_linux said:
Regarding this decision, I'm glad they took it and that's why I love the new Nokia.
However they could implement some little features like the screen-on when there is a notification coming.
Also their glance screen is still a far cry that the one used in Lumias, in every aspect (aesthetic, features, battery consumption).
I'm not sure if Nokia / HMD is really working under the hood or if they just push Google updates and that's it.
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Isn't that what pure Android is all about? Pure Google. Fast updates and stock experience. I think I prefer fast updates, to have a secure and fluid device, than little tricks, that you mostly find in apps on play store anyway.
btw... On WhatsApp, sms and a few more apps, there are notifications on lock screen. And screen turns on. Just not for all apps.
If you look at the phone, the only downside, is it's own camera application. It sucks. Since I replaced it with Google camera, the phone became complete!
Yes you're right and that's why I chose Nokia too (that, + the fact that I'm a fanboy of the brand).
I know that Whatsapp wake up the screen with notifications, the whole point of my post was that, YES, Pure Android is fantastic and so far Nokia do a good job with updates. But maybe they could, like Sony for instance, just make 2-3 little additions on firmwares that won't slow down the updates that much, but will be great for users. For Instance, while under 8.0, it was nearly impossible to enjoy music streaming via bluetooth because it was broken (thanks Google). I don't have this problem on 8.0 with the GS8, and that's because Samsung worked on it.
Now with 8.1, no stuttering anymore, but as a lot of devices, Spotify is just shut down after 30min.
I would appreciate that HMD/Nokia put a little more effort on these type of problems.
I also agree that GC makes an HUGE difference.
I use poweramp and it works great. I love my nokia 8.
PlayerPro also work great for me, although I bought the Pro version years ago so dunno about the free version.
Same with Black Player, small and great.
If you have lots of albums N7 player is a uniquely brilliant in how it presents and navigates them.
I bought playerpro back when I had a HTC wildfire. That's how long I e used this music player and how happy I am with it. It's truly stood the test of time. My favourite feature is being able to download album artwork from the internet.
@venezolano69, I am currently using Onkyo HF player and is pretty good. It has various preseted HQ settings available and has a decent sound quality! It is worth to try if you are seeking for a new music player with good performance.
@machhho, if you are seeking for an audio recorder, let's try the one made by Sony. Both of the software can be found in the Google Store
I have been using BlackPlayer and it's really the best one out there in my opinion.
How can I record calls (App)?
I am now on Asus Music downloaded from APK mirror. Runs great and also has an equalizer. Still using since Asus zenfone 2 Laser and still great
Try shuttle music player
venezolano69 said:
Anyone has experience with another music app different from Google play music that works fine with this phone?
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I use Blackpayer EX its a nice music app. Very cheap on playstore aswell
Poweramp for me, nothing seems to sound even close.