Hello there.
I'm developing a custom rom and I want to add a link to my website on the Homescreen / Launcher (so users will be able to check infos and updates about the rom)
1st Method: chrome
I searched on google "how to add an .html file on Android launcher /home screen" and every website I consulted just adviced me to download Chrome and use it to add bookmarks on the home screen.
The problem is that I'm making an Android 2.3 rom and I'm working on a device with limited storage, I don't want to download and install Chrome just to make a link...
2nd Method: apk with webview
I know how to develop a simple app in Android Studio that just uses a webview to display my website, but I don't want to use this method too because Android 2.3 webview is obsolete and I included a modern and lightweight browser in my rom. A whole apk to just open a webpage would be wasted
3rd Method: ?
I believe there's a way to put links to any file on the homescreen! Especially if the rom (pre)rooted like mine. Can you tell me how to do this, please?
Thanks in advance
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Hello,
Android is open source project. I am searching for a while, but I could not find any core apps of android.
For example:
1- where can I found AOSP launcher?
2- where can I found the AOSP calendar app ? (for example someone on google play has build the core text message app of android: h t t p s : / / p l a y . g o o g l e . c o m /store/apps/details?id=fr.slvn.mms )
3- some of packages are including on opengapps ( h t t p s : / / g i t h u b . c o m / opengapps/opengapps/wiki/Package-Comparison ) but I don't want to install the "google calendar" but the "calendar" because I don't trust google for privacy reasons. (for example google chrome vs chromium)
4- Is where any build of Chromium (not google chrome please)?
Why no one from the community did not update all of basic apps on google play and f-droid? So we can use them always updated.
Thanks in advance
Please someone can help me :/
They are all contained in the Android stock source that you can download from Google. The main reason most don't bother with those apps is that no one really works on them. Google no longer evens updates them. They put all their work into their closed sourced replacements.
zelendel said:
They are all contained in the Android stock source that you can download from Google. The main reason most don't bother with those apps is that no one really works on them. Google no longer evens updates them. They put all their work into their closed sourced replacements.
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First Thank you for your answer.
I could nto get the point of the updates... Android still getting updates. That means google's core apps (launcher vs) getting updates too.
Also chrome is still updating. That means Chromium is updating too.
Should I open this thread on cyanogen or other ROM's thread? :crying:
I have Just started cooking my own rom and i have read all those posts i found on xda and other sites about cooking custom rom using kitchen.Now i am trying to build my own custom rom from Cynogenmod for my Xiaomi mi4. I have added and replaced BROWSER with Chrome browser and it works fine.but the problem is that when the rom is installed the luncher has a empty space for the browser.But i want that chome should be selected as default browser and it should be seen on the place where browser icon should be seen.I even want to replace gallery with Google Photos and selected it by default as gallery.
Is there any install script/init.d ways to do that or do i need to edit any app or values from any files? plz help
All required apps for g8x are uploaded here and I'll keep updating the files whenever required...
The link contains many themes for lg g8x (ux9) , Gcam, some ported apps, etc...
Installation
You can install all apps normally and no xml file or setting configuration required for Gcam. Just install and use.
Gdrive Download Link
Note: All credit goes to their respective developers. I am not the owner or developer of any of these files. I am just sharing here as it is available on internet publically so i just made collection of these files and apps in one place so that You can easily access these containts.
And download at your own risk i'll not be responsible if you brick your device.
Can you pls upload lg ux9 glow theme.. Thank you ?
Kinemaster still showing non paid versions and asking for subscription
dr.karaan said:
Kinemaster still showing non paid versions and asking for subscription
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I UPLOADED HERE
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g8X/themes/filimic-pro-apk-mcpro24-moded-apk-safe-t4193289
Gcam cannot use ultrawide camera
A quick question. Where did you get that font for your phone in the screenshots? I didn't find it in LG Smart World. I want to download other fonts but I couldn't find anywhere.
Please give fluent ux9 ws teams theme
Sir please give the updated link to (com.lge.wsdeveloper.ux9.pixel) theme. The app got updated to 2.1 since you uploaded.
itz.surajkumar said:
All required apps for g8x are uploaded here and I'll keep updating the files whenever required...
The link contains many themes for lg g8x (ux9) , Gcam, some ported apps, etc...
Installation
You can install all apps normally and no xml file or setting configuration required for Gcam. Just install and use.
Gdrive Download Link
Note: All credit goes to their respective developers. I am not the owner or developer of any of these files. I am just sharing here as it is available on internet publically so i just made collection of these files and apps in one place so that You can easily access these containts.
And download at your own risk i'll not be responsible if you brick your device.
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Hi, can you give me the source for Velvet cam port?
I installed it and i only have 3 modes available, so even though a shortcut from the launcher will take story shot and portrait, they are not available in the Camera interface. The camera is much faster I have to admit, but trying to install the initial G8x cam apk fails.
Thanx
check out this new feature after android 11 upgrade :
dumitrudan608 said:
Hi, can you give me the source for Velvet cam port?
I installed it and i only have 3 modes available, so even though a shortcut from the launcher will take story shot and portrait, they are not available in the Camera interface. The camera is much faster I have to admit, but trying to install the initial G8x cam apk fails.
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I had the same problem, I just uninstalled the updates and automatically went back to stock app
I have Acer A500 with Android 4.0.3
I'm trying to install apk Youtube 11.01.70
Youtube won't run without Google Pay services
Google Play services is not present
I try to install apk Google Play services 14.3.69. When I try to install it, it tells me there is a problem parsing the package
Any more ideas?
Because you're using an outdated version of Android.
So it's not possible at all? I thought for an old version of Android I just had to find the right old version of the apps (apk) and installed them.
jj0011 said:
So it's not possible at all? I thought for an old version of Android I just had to find the right old version of the apps (apk) and installed them.
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Even if you did that, it'll ask you to update your apps.
And you can't manually just add all the apps you need? (like Google Play Services in my case)
I find it surprising that this old Android cannot go back to the state it was 10 years ago, if I can get the same software (apk)
In general, the problem parsing the package means that your system software is too old to install that apk file.
Can't you upgrade your Acer A500 system software via OTA at first?
On the other hand, does your mobile phone system really have no built-in Google service framework?
jj0011 said:
I have Acer A500 with Android 4.0.3
I'm trying to install apk Youtube 11.01.70
Youtube won't run without Google Pay services
Google Play services is not present
I try to install apk Google Play services 14.3.69. When I try to install it, it tells me there is a problem parsing the package
Any more ideas?
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Install this apk ( google play services) .
Google Play services 8.1.04 (2215451-036) (036) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror
Google Play services 8.1.04 (2215451-036) (036) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads
www.apkmirror.com
James_Watson said:
In general, the problem parsing the package means that your system software is too old to install that apk file.
Can't you upgrade your Acer A500 system software via OTA at first?
On the other hand, does your mobile phone system really have no built-in Google service framework?
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Thanks for the idea. I have never done something like that. Where can I find a OTA image for A500? If you have any instructions for installation it would be also appreciated
Thanks for all the answers. To clarify:
I had Google Services Framework 4.0.4-278776
I just installed Google Play Services 8.1.04 (2215451-036) (036) (successfully, as per indications in this post)
I had install Youtube 11.01.70
When I try to run Youtube tells me that there is a newer version and doesn't go further.
This tablet won't run anything past android 4.0.3, at least without some hacks. With hacks this will run with android 5.1, thus allowing the installation of YouTube.
Follow this guide
[TUT] Flashing your first A500 custom ROM
Well, flashing a custom ROM on our beloved Iconias became quite easy now thanks to developers on xda. Most of you are quite familiar with the procedure but there are still people that ask basic things all over the ROM developement threads. This...
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Custom ROM zip:
[ROM][A500][5.1]Katkiss rom
Katkiss ROM for the a500 lollipop 5.1.1 Disclaimer: Flash this at your own risk I am not responsible if this damages your device. This is a rom that a ported a while ago. I used Thor's omnirom to port this so it likely has the same bugs. Since...
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Use Alternative Youtube app like WeTube ?
WebTube | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
Play YouTube videos
f-droid.org
F-Droid Search: youtube
search.f-droid.org
Hello, My phone is in Android 11. I downloaded so many calendar apps. I realised using calendar in native language helps! As, I am a student. But I can't change the Google Calendar into Bengali without changing whole phone languge. I know that Android 13 has a feature called 'App Languages' . But Android 11 don't have this. Android 11 is the latest in my phone. So I am looking forward to change a specific app language. And I also want to change the time to my language only others English. Thanks!
Have you checked youtube tutorials?
ze7zez said:
Have you checked youtube tutorials?
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Yes, sir. I checked. YT videos mostly talking about device language. And like how to update android to android 11. Which are not relevant to my problem! Thx!
Maybe this help you?
[TOOL] APK Editor Studio – Free APK reverse-engineering tool
APK Editor Studio APK Editor Studio is a free open-source APK reverse-engineering tool combining powerful features and the ease of use. It allows you to easily change APK icon, name, images and other Android application resources. Download...
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lightinfo10 said:
Hello, My phone is in Android 11. I downloaded so many calendar apps. I realised using calendar in native language helps! As, I am a student. But I can't change the Google Calendar into Bengali without changing whole phone languge. I know that Android 13 has a feature called 'App Languages' . But Android 11 don't have this. Android 11 is the latest in my phone. So I am looking forward to change a specific app language. And I also want to change the time to my language only others English. Thanks!
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This app has been tested on Android 10, 11 and 12.
-- It's important to read, read and read because the requirements are specific if you are rooted.
Any update on a solution?