I am looking for someone experienced in ROM making to help with an iOS ROM I would like to make. Don't worry, I will do stuff too:
•The home screen layout
•Settings app
•Basically all default iOS apps
•Wallpapers
•Anything else you could think of
The reason I am asking is because I have no experience in ROM making, but I'm an intermediate (borderline expert) at creating Android apps.
If anyone decides to help me, I would like to ask if you could create the custom dialog boxes like iOS 8, because I can't seem to do it with a normal Android app.
Thanks.
Why don't you just use an iOS launcher?
1. I like making my own apps
2. Why not make a ROM? :3
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SimpleAppDevloper said:
1. I like making my own apps
2. Why not make a ROM? :3
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Well you're asking someone else to do the work for the base at least. I do see you are experienced in app making, which is pretty cool, but honestly compiling a base isn't that difficult, and all you need is a standard ROM base which you will be editing the systemui.apk and essentially creating a custom launcher (app) to go over, what specifically do you need a ROM maker to do?
Create the base files for it to run, then I can make the apps to go in /system/app and whatever else needs changing
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Create the base files for it to run, then I can make the apps to go in /system/app and whatever else needs changing
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But why can't you just compile AOSP/CM/OMNI etc.. and use that? Like what in a "custom" ROM do you need?
But iOS isint part of the AOSP It would probably be better to do it from scratch.
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But iOS isint part of the AOSP It would probably be better to do it from scratch.
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You cannot literally incorporate iOS into Android. It is a closed source custom OS that is somewhat Unix based. You would actually have to custom re-write the entire OS from scratch if you wanted to do it the way you are describing. The only feasible way to get what you're asking is a very heavily customized launcher over a regular Android base, kind of like MIUI. You would be hard pressed to find a developer who even wanted to hand code an entirely new Android base just to get the same functionality of a custom launcher. I don't mean to discourage you but I don't think you fully appreciate the amount of work you're asking someone to do.
Anyways, was really just trying to clarify your question to see if I could help, I hope you understand what I am saying here. Good luck with your endeavor.
The ROM would basically be the same as all others. I don't really want to modify the build.prop or anything myself as I will probably brick my phone. The iOS launcher side of it, won't be too hard. There are iOS launchers on the play store so it is possible. Most stuff could just be normal android apps like normal android launcher.apk. The only thing I would need help on is chsnging the default dialog box shape & colour to match iOS's one.
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Me and a few friends have an awesome Rom idea but none of us are skilled developers. We are looking for a developer or developers to construct the rom. We well be willing to donate and I have a connection who would be interested and willing to donate should we say efficiently. I will create icons, boot animations, wallpapers, graphics etc. As this is more my forte. If it really takes off we might do a wiki or site. We want this Rom to be predominantly Optimus V based. So if your interested PM and we cab discuss details and the actual idea.
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Me and a few friends have an awesome Rom idea but none of us are skilled developers. We are looking for a developer or developers to construct the rom. We well be willing to donate and I have a connection who would be interested and willing to donate should we say efficiently. I will create icons, boot animations, wallpapers, graphics etc. As this is more my forte. If it really takes off we might do a wiki or site. We want this Rom to be predominantly Optimus V based. So if your interested PM and we cab discuss details and the actual idea.
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Are you planning 2.2 or 2.3 rom? If you give me your framework I can throw it in a cm7 rom. You can do it your self very easily too. I don't mind helping, I just don't get much time in front of my computer these days
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Are you planning 2.2 or 2.3 rom? If you give me your framework I can throw it in a cm7 rom. You can do it your self very easily too. I don't mind helping, I just don't get much time in front of my computer these days
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2.3 we want to have a different launcher built in. Have you seen the Circle launcher?
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That would be simple too, I don't care for it, isn't the full version of circle launcher a paid app?
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That would be simple too, I don't care for it, isn't the full version of circle launcher a paid app?
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I sent you a pm
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I agree that if you're after a custom theme with a different launcher for the VM670 there's little to no reason to start all over from scratch. In fact with a bit of practice I bet you guys could do it yourselves.
Basing it off of something established like CM7 and IHO means that you get easy access to bug fixes and other updates.
I think the best route would be to ask for instructions on how to reskin and replace what you want. As most of the stuff in CM7 is BSD or Apache licensed you don't have to redistribute your source (altho, doing so is, IMO, a good idea).
Blarf is the man, he is the one that does most of the work so we don't have to
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Just flash IHO, and then flash your themes. Or install your launcher afterwards. Seriously, there's no need for an entirely new ROM.
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Just flash IHO, and then flash your themes. Or install your launcher afterwards. Seriously, there's no need for an entirely new ROM.
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This is your opinion and Ill respect it.
But IMO you are wrong. What if they figure out a way to improve on IHO?
Or maybe there are people that would rather have a different launcher then adw. I support anderweb but I prefer a different launcher then adw. A fully themed rom including lock screen and all the other stuff the theme changer would also be nice to have.
The more options we have the better off we are. Having just one flavor of IHO only leads to boredom.
I agree with you on this one eollie. We will be using a pure IHO and expanding. It may be a little as we are learning the ropes and want the end product to be exactly what were looking for.
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I love this idea. Just wish i knew how to dev. If this ROM gets off the ground, i'd definitely flash it and donate. I was using AOSP's ROM, which appears it may be abandoned now, so i tried IHO, which for some reason keeps rebooting my phone, so i'm looking for a good ROM to run on my Optimus V.
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Try mrg666 IHO cm7,with IHO recovery. His latest biuld is 08132011,i have had excellent bat life. No reboots so far its pretty stable and no FCs.This my daily rom for a while.
Once I place apps in the app folder of the rom. Such as a new launcher do I need to do something else besides delete the first one to make it the default launcher
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Once I place apps in the app folder of the rom. Such as a new launcher do I need to do something else besides delete the first one to make it the default launcher
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I don't think so, I have clever done it though, just don't try flashing with no launcher. Give it a shot, worst case, you have to restore your backup
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I don't think so, I have clever done it though, just don't try flashing with no launcher. Give it a shot, worst case, you have to restore your backup
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Ok sweet thank you!
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eollie said:
This is your opinion and Ill respect it.
But IMO you are wrong. What if they figure out a way to improve on IHO?
Or maybe there are people that would rather have a different launcher then adw. I support anderweb but I prefer a different launcher then adw. A fully themed rom including lock screen and all the other stuff the theme changer would also be nice to have.
The more options we have the better off we are. Having just one flavor of IHO only leads to boredom.
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They're always improving on IHO, and there are new builds out multiple times a week. BobZ's IHO build uses Launcherpro instead of ADW, and MrG has posted a file to flash with the IHO ROM to give you the stock launcher instead of ADW. Check them out here - https://github.com/inferiorhumanorgans/android_device_lge_thunderc/wiki/Binary . You can always just put your theme on top of that, no?
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Just flash IHO, and then flash your themes. Or install your launcher afterwards. Seriously, there's no need for an entirely new ROM.
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Or you can modify the zip file as you want, and add the stock themes, and add stock apps
based on cm7 for optimus V
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Once I place apps in the app folder of the rom. Such as a new launcher do I need to do something else besides delete the first one to make it the default launcher
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if you want to make the zip file work, you need to add strings in META-INF Folder in cert.sf and manifest, or else zip will say error
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if you want to make the zip file work, you need to add strings in META-INF Folder in cert.sf and manifest, or else zip will say error
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What strings do I add? And how
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What strings do I add? And how
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If you open archive with 7 zip you can add and remove apps with no issues just turn off signature verification. I replace lots of apps like putting in go launcher, root explorer, and link2sd. Also remove a lot of crap I don't use.
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So I was thinking, we have MIUI which is more or less, a iOS clone.
Is there any ideas for a ROM based off of source that takes elements from WP7, I don't necessarily mean the live tiles, but something close, but the messaging, gallery, etc.
Bump?
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You could probably get a copy of the wp7 firmware, and port it. Not sure what the file system is on that, but maybe it's similar?
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You could probably get a copy of the wp7 firmware, and port it. Not sure what the file system is on that, but maybe it's similar?
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Not sure at all, I was hoping some devs could answer.
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Well you could also try taking some aosp gb or ics rom,edit its framework systemui.apk put different launcher etc. and see how it all works out.
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u may also try launcher7 than install go sms and search for the wp7 theme
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwyLDEsImluZm8udGlrdXdhcmV6LmxhdW5jaGVyMyJd
Alright. Sooooooo it has been ported before. But...it has a different file system. After that, cwm recovery doesn't have access to system.
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u may also try launcher7 than install go sms and search for the wp7 theme
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwyLDEsImluZm8udGlrdXdhcmV6LmxhdW5jaGVyMyJd
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I dont mean themes and just a launcher.
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I dont mean themes and just a launcher.
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I know this might be a alternative to u if you wont get the stuff u expect to get concerning ur question
Alphaneus said:
You could probably get a copy of the wp7 firmware, and port it. Not sure what the file system is on that, but maybe it's similar?
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Not sure at all, I was hoping some devs could answer.
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OK...I'm not a dev but I'm telling you that we never could port a wp7 run on android system. they're completely different. asking how to run wp7 on android system is similar with asking how to ride a boat on road. the best solution atm is only make a rom with a theme and UI looks like a wp7.
PS: MIUI is not an iOS clone. the interface is might similar but it definetely an android system.
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OK...I'm not a dev but I'm telling you that we never could port a wp7 run on android system. they're completely different. asking how to run wp7 on android system is similar with asking how to ride a boat on road. the best solution atm is only make a rom with a theme and UI looks like a wp7.
PS: MIUI is not an iOS clone. the interface is might similar but it definetely an android system.
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That's true.You can't port WP7 to android.If nothing else than because of kernel.We have a Linux-based kernel and WP uses a different (probably closed-sourcel) one.So as we already told you your best chance is UI changes.I am a dev btw.
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I've worded this badly.
I guess I mean a ROM with WP7 influence like MIUI is to iOS.
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Hmm, just change your launcher to a WP7 styled launcher.
Do that with the dialer, email, music and message app too, it should then look like WP7
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well thats what i mean...
as far as i know there is no rom like that...
as i mentioned take the launcher7 that would bring u the u/i
download go sms and search for the windowsmobile7 theme (dunno exactly how its called)
I guess nobody wants to make a ROM styled like WP7.
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I guess nobody wants to make a ROM styled like WP7.
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Your pretty much right. As stated your best bet would be to use one of the WP launchers
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kurotsugi said:
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PS: MIUI is not an iOS clone. the interface is might similar but it definetely an android system.
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So, it's an android rom made to look like ios... An attempt at an iOS clone
I'm thinking that the OP wants the same thing, an android rom made to look like wp7
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with MIUI rom, u can modified theme WP 7 and change icon style...
I believe the OP is also speaking of the WP7 transitions, UI, etc., etc. to also include REAL WORKING HUBS.
Hello all! I am currently running CMX with a TouchWiz 5 theme. I installed the TouchWiz Launcher port along with a few different zips I have found across xda. My phone has most TW widgets, sounds and stock apps. I feel a lot of people would love to run this ROM. I have no idea how but is there a way for me to generate a zip of my setup so that others could enjoy it?
What do you guys think?
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What do you guys think?
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i like!!!! i would rock it all day!! :good:
Anyone that is interested or knows how to get the ball rolling please point me in the right direction. I am extremely happy with this set-up. Forgot to mention it even is running the SGS3 Camera Port as well. It's heavily themed.
please
I would love to contribute to the community. Just need to be pointed in the right direction. Similar to SVN?
The one thing I'd love to have on my ROM is the TouchWiz lock screen. My sisters both have SGII's and I love how you can flick away the lock screen
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1207467
You can use this to make an update zip. Just put the apks in their respective places. The theme would probably be in data and the launcher in system.
The only issue I see is if this is the TouchWiz 5 theme you speak of it can't be included because it's a paid app.
Like the setup, i have been looking for something like this a little while.
Can you post how you did it in the meantime
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I found another update zip creator that is more generic and less device specific than D4.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1248486
Here's a guide that explains an easier way to mount system and data by using busybox instead of finding the mount points.
http://androidarea51.com/modifications/(how-to)-make-a-flashable-update-zip/
Edit: This thread will help you find mount points if you need too..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1611615
Edit2: ^^ I agree. Can you post what you used for everything? Where did you get the launcher, the widgets, the sounds, the stock apps, the theme, and maybe the wallpaper/s?
Anything new on this?
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I wrote a couple of devs seeking help. I am a full time student and I work full time as well. I thought about releasing a HOW to guide. I have not given up.
Pimp my ROM seems to have the full tw launcher and some widgets. Cannot confirm if all are there. You can then get a tw theme from market and you should be set. I am on decks 10-10 build (4.1.2) and the theme is not working but launcher is
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Hi, does anybody know where to get extra theme's for LGhome3?
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Hi, does anybody know where to get extra theme's for LGhome3?
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I think that this site is what you need
http://www.downloadonline.info/2013/02/23/lghome3-theme-download/
I apologize in advance for my ignorance, but what exactly is the LGhome3 and what will change if I use one of the one's that where linked above me? I see there is LGhome.JB4.apk and some others. I think i have an idea what LGhome3 is, but i guess im not exactly sure. Lol. Thanks in advance.
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I apologize in advance for my ignorance, but what exactly is the LGhome3 and what will change if I use one of the one's that where linked above me? I see there is LGhome.JB4.apk and some others. I think i have an idea what LGhome3 is, but i guess im not exactly sure. Lol. Thanks in advance.
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LGHome3 is the version of the LGHome Launcher that as far as I know, LG make it for ICS and partially upgraded with the 4.1.2 upgrade (It just add some wallpapers and some basic changes to the widgets). The LGHome.JB4.apk that you saw was a port from somebody in the community to make it available for 4.2 since the other versions FC and wouldn't work properly. Currently that port works partially and for 4.2 and FC when you try some things.
You can also see another version of the LGHome in the market called Simple Home by LGElectronics ( http://goo.gl/7eAVz ) and I think it was the version 2 since it doesn't have an app drawer, don't came with the widgets and it's compatible with Froyo 2.2.
About the themes you were looking for, LGHome has themes since version 2. Some carriers like AT&T block all the themes (I don't know why!) or only left 1 or 2 in their deploy, but they could be found at the Korean and Japanese ROMs.
Looking for a LGHome port to 4.2 I found some themes that work at http://goo.gl/bjjjr
Also found this other page where there's a link to download 10 themes for the LGHome at http://goo.gl/mKeIm
Please take note that to those themes to work properly they have to be installed in the /System/App folder (Need root access) and not in the /Data/App folder where the apps normally install when you use the installation wizard opening the apk directly. The links I provided previously have a very good tutorial of how to install them in a way that they work.
Anyway, LGHome is a very good launcher but if you are looking for another experience about themes and changing the appearance try another launchers like Nova and Apex that will give you a very Nexus 4 feeling and are very good saving battery life. Also you can use Go Launcher that have a lot of free themes. Or if you want to make huge changes or get very different experience check buzz launcher or MiHome that have some really good themes and some crazy stuff.
Go out there and try them all and every time you want to try something different, have more than 1 working launcher installed just in case and make backup of everything you overwrite in case you damage something.
Good luck.
^^ wow. That was one of the best replies I've gotten on here! Excellent! Thank you very much for the great information. That was above and beyond helpful. Thanks again. Cheers :beer:
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I'm looking for a Rom that has a stock android look and feel, like the stock status bar and stock look for settings, while still maintaining a great camera and gallery app, preferably the touchwiz ones. The air gestures are nice to but not absolutely necessary. A stock android like lock screen is also a must.
Any help is appreciated
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The Wicked Rom is pretty neat. Cear of bloatware.. Its TouchWiz. This is the fist Rom I tried and have not switched sinxe I flashed it. I have been very happy with it.
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I'm looking for a Rom that has a stock android look and feel, like the stock status bar and stock look for settings, while still maintaining a great camera and gallery app, preferably the touchwiz ones. The air gestures are nice to but not absolutely necessary. A stock android like lock screen is also a must.
Any help is appreciated
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When you say Stock Android look and feel do you mean AOSP?
Hyperdrive has a lot of options for pretty much every apsect of the rom
Eclipse S4 TW Edition is basically a TW rom with the look and feel of AOSP. Those are the two best in my opinion. If you're really trying to get down to nearly pure AOSP programs and stuff you can check out Andybone's Barebones Rom too. It just depends on how AOSP like you wanna go.
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When you say Stock Android look and feel do you mean AOSP?
Hyperdrive has a lot of options for pretty much every apsect of the rom
Eclipse S4 TW Edition is basically a TW rom with the look and feel of AOSP. Those are the two best in my opinion. If you're really trying to get down to nearly pure AOSP programs and stuff you can check out Andybone's Barebones Rom too. It just depends on how AOSP like you wanna go.
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My ROM doesn't have anything AOSP
An AOSP theme is coming thanks to nito for giving me the permission to use his work.
Tried your Rom, was great but I didn't like how the Rom settings say there is an aosp lock screen but nothing happens when I toggle it. Also you need to add a default music player, be it Samsung's or play music. Also hated how it doesn't restore all apps, had to manually do that.
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My ROM doesn't have anything AOSP
An AOSP theme is coming thanks to nito for giving me the permission to use his work.
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Lol. Wasn't necessarily talking about theming but more about the removal of more things that some people consider bloatware (all the extra Samsung cool guy features) but after relooking I think I was thinking of someone else's ROM. Yours is one of the first ME7 based roms. My bad Andy.
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Tried your Rom, was great but I didn't like how the Rom settings say there is an aosp lock screen but nothing happens when I toggle it. Also you need to add a default music player, be it Samsung's or play music. Also hated how it doesn't restore all apps, had to manually do that.
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If you are talking about my ROM..
Google auto restores your apps,...
Not ROM related.
also there is NOTHING wrong with the AOSP lock screen,
and Samsung Music is found in Aroma, choose hub..
I suggest doing a FULL CLEAN install, and NOT installing anything outside my thread.
I can only assume you flashed an android.policy.jar and that broke the AOSP lock screen. User Error.
Also I don't include ANY app you can download from the play store.. why would I?
waste of space.
Everything you hate about my ROM can all be solved by fixing your user errors, and a little research.
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Lol. Wasn't necessarily talking about theming but more about the removal of more things that some people consider bloatware (all the extra Samsung cool guy features) but after relooking I think I was thinking of someone else's ROM. Yours is one of the first ME7 based roms. My bad Andy.
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Yeah you must have cause debloating touchwiz is still far from aosp. LOL
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Yeah you must have cause debloating touchwiz is still far from aosp. LOL
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VERY true lol. But again I wasn't sure how close to "stock android look and feel" the OP wanted to go.
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