Hey I'm wondering if its possible to have the stock android messaging app on the our SGSII? I really dislike the samsung one, hate the bubble colours and the text compose style it has, been using hand cent SMS instead but I've just been wondering if its at all possible to install the Stock android one instead.
Thanks
i have the same question... anyone?
Hi,
You can install a Custom ROM based on AOSP like Gingermod: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1220283
It contains the Android messaging apk and then you can customize it by adding the Samsung apps you want.
Cheers
Have you ever considered Go SMS Pro, it's a much more featured app.
Its available on the market for free.
Yes you can, check out this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1220698
Hey,
I was wondering if it was possible to install stock ICS on the Galaxy S 3, while keeping new useful Samsung's functionalities (S-Beam, All Share Play, Smart Stay, Direct Call, Smart Alert, Tap to Top, Popup Play, S-Voice, …).
Actually, I would like to feel I'm on ICS on my GS3, and not on a Gingerbread-styled TouchWiz. I know I could install a third party launcher, but it customizes only the launcher, and not the status bar or the Settings for example.
Thanks !
CM-Zoom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1698273 is probably the closest ROM out there atm, its Samsung ROM with a bunch of Cyanogen stuff included.
I dont know of any AOSP-based ROMs that can run the Samsung app suite yet.
Nonepse said:
Hey,
I was wondering if it was possible to install stock ICS on the Galaxy S 3, while keeping new useful Samsung's functionalities (S-Beam, All Share Play, Smart Stay, Direct Call, Smart Alert, Tap to Top, Popup Play, …).
Actually, I would like to feel I'm on ICS on my GS3, and not on a Gingerbread-styled TouchWiz. I know I could install a third party launcher, but it customizes only the launcher, and not the status bar or the Settings for example.
Thanks !
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Most Samsung features depend on the TW framework. So few things will probably never work on AOSP based roms. However, for a lot of the features you named, there are alternatives. For instance, pop up play isn't a Samsung specific feature. But overall, what you're asking for will not work. Maybe in time, but I wouldn't get your hopes up...
Mmmh...
Unfortunately, I am not so surprised by your answers
And what about theming ? Is it possible to create a theme like this one and install it on the original Samsung ROM ?
Nonepse said:
Mmmh...
Unfortunately, I am not so surprised by your answers
And what about theming ? Is it possible to create a theme like this one and install it on the original Samsung ROM ?
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Why don't you use that theme?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
It's written "The Theme is just for deodexed Rom's and is tested on Omega V3-V5!". Is the stock Samsung ROM deodexed ? Even if I am a developer, I dont know much about Android development
If it turns out to be deodexed, I could adapt his project to my needs (as said before, I don't know too much but it's a good way to learn !)
Oh, and forgot something in my initial post :
What bothers me in TouchWiz is replaced apps like Calendar and Contacts. This cannot be solved by theming. Is it possible to install these separately ?
I know I am a little picky and want the best of the two worlds, but isn't that the strength of Android ?
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You can install any replacement app you want. Some of them might rely on a certain framework though (e.g. Cyanogenmod) and might not work. But any replacement app from the Play Store should be fine.
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You can install any replacement app you want. Some of them might rely on a certain framework though (e.g. Cyanogenmod) and might not work. But any replacement app from the Play Store should be fine.
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Of course, but what about stock ICS applications I am used to use ? Isn't it possible to "extract" them from original ICS ?
ICS (afaik) requires vendors to include the original framework and theming so that apps don't break on heavily modified phones.
The goo.im stock apps should work, but create a nandroid backup before attempting to flash it through CWM
http://goo.im/gapps
You most likely want the following:
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip
Ok. So ICSwiz + goo.im apps should do the trick.
I won't try it right now due to a busy schedule, but maybe in one week or so.
I will post it there my results, in case anyone is interested.
Thanks for your replies
Nonepse said:
Oh, and forgot something in my initial post :
What bothers me in TouchWiz is replaced apps like Calendar and Contacts. This cannot be solved by theming. Is it possible to install these separately ?
I know I am a little picky and want the best of the two worlds, but isn't that the strength of Android ?
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@norpan111: Sweden / France tonight
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Download the CM9 Rom and replace the desired apps in /system/app.
Make sure you remove the samsung counterpart, e.g. if you want the original calendar, remove SecCalendar (or something) and calendarprovider, add original calendar and calendarprovider.
Don't be stupid and only replace what you really want!
THIS WILL NOT WORK FOR PHONE, CONTACTS AND DOWNLOAD!
There are many threads where they offer a black google apps pack, search for yourself if interested.
I have a rooted Samsung Galaxy s3 t-mobile version with cm11 snapshot month 3. I was wondering how do third party lock screens work exactly? Cause for me, i have to keep the app open in order for it to work. Is there anyway to just make it default like the system lockscreen? Or possibly a list of flashable lockscreens and how I would be able to do that?
Thanks!
P.S still kind of new to the whole customizing the android while rooted.
Surely most of us waiting to see Android 4.3 Jelly Bean in our devices via official firmware or custom ROM. Right now many of us enjoying Android 4.2 Jelly Bean which bring so many new features in Android. One of such cool feature was Daydream, a pseudo-screen saver for our mobile device that could display certain items after some period of inactivity. Now the problem is, not all of us lucky enough to run Android 4.2 Jelly Bean on our beloved devices. There may be many reasons including OEM and carrier laziness. However, that not going to stop you enjoying Daydream feature on your older devices as some intelligent coding by vijai2011 bring that feature on older Android version. The Daydream-like functionality app build by vijai2011 rightly named Daydream. It can be run on Android Froyo or later. That means, you can install and enjoy it on devices that running on Any variant of Android 2.2 Froyo, Android 2.3 Gingerbread, Android 3.0 Honeycomb, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS), Android 4.1 Jelly Bean or even in Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Although this Daydream app not as advance as we used to see on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean but still great app for those who like to feel Daydream. It shows the current date and time, with date display style being fully configurable in the app’s options. What’s more interesting, the text is displayed with more than 20 randomized movements. You can also control the running time of app through app control panel. Key Features of Daydream Works from Froyo till JB! Control when to run Daydream Option to have different Date formats Locks screen as soon as Daydreaming starts(requires administrator permission) Custom text on Daydream(Only on pro) Over 20 randomized text movement No ads or no nagging to buy pro! If you don’t like this Daydream app then you can always uninstall it by following below procedure. How To Uninstall Daydream App As we all know apps with administrator permission can’t be uninstalled just like most other app. You need to follow below steps: Go to location & security settings or Security settings Select Device Administrators UN-check Daydream from the list Now UN-install the normally as you would. If you like this Daydream app and want to support the developer then buy PRO version of this app that comes with custom text feature.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.org.vijai.daydream
Playstore link for daydream app
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my sgsd running android 4.2.2 it daydreaming... now all other sgsd daydreaming... nuuuuuuuu TT^TT
just kidding.. OwO
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my sgsd running android 4.2.2 it daydreaming... now all other sgsd daydreaming... nuuuuuuuu TT^TT
just kidding.. OwO
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Hello.. I'm on MI-Globe ROM (Android 7) and do not see any option to add an app shortcut to lockscreen. I do not believe this to be a custom rom issue, but an android 7 (Nougat) issue.
Frankly, I doubt there is a solution other than going to an earlier android version (ie, MM). The restrictions on nougat is ridiculous and may switch to something MM based due to this.
Any solution to this? No way to add an app shortcut to lockscreen? Thanks.