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I've installed Phoenix 3.5 and love it. I need help moding a few items though.
1) The keyboard. I have large hands and the small keyboard is a killer. Can I install stock android/samsung keyboard?
2) I would like to install a different dialer. I have downloaded one but don't completely understand the install steps.
3) Is there a better battery indicator for the top bar, that works w/ 3.5? I am a fan of the batt indicator that is a circle w/ the battery percentage in the center.
4) HERE's A BIG ONE........... Can I get Kies to work w/ this? I am using a Captivate i897 but I'm guessing the phone doesn't see it as that anymore. After all the boot screen shows i9000. What are the steps I need to use to get in here?
Thanks, Tomween1
The keyboard you can fix by goibg to settings, and then locale and text, then selecting samsung key pad. I think you should give swype a try. I hated it at first and then got used to it and realized its alot faster.
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Dupontrocks11 said:
The keyboard you can fix by goibg to settings, and then locale and text, then selecting samsung key pad. I think you should give swype a try. I hated it at first and then got used to it and realized its alot faster.
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Thanks, yeah I switch between the 2 of them.
tomween1 said:
I've installed Phoenix 3.5 and love it. I need help moding a few items though.
1) The keyboard. I have large hands and the small keyboard is a killer. Can I install stock android/samsung keyboard?
2) I would like to install a different dialer. I have downloaded one but don't completely understand the install steps.
3) Is there a better battery indicator for the top bar, that works w/ 3.5? I am a fan of the batt indicator that is a circle w/ the battery percentage in the center.
4) HERE's A BIG ONE........... Can I get Kies to work w/ this? I am using a Captivate i897 but I'm guessing the phone doesn't see it as that anymore. After all the boot screen shows i9000. What are the steps I need to use to get in here?
Thanks, Tomween1
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Yes you can install samsung keypad but you need to find the apk
Dialer needs to be posted over old one. Do you have root explorer?
I believe your base is jpy. Any theme that is for jpy should work. Find one with circle bat that you like
Check your product code using sgs tools, under secret codes. If it does not end in kaat that is your problem. It can be fixed but it is a hastle. Why do you want to use kies?
Have you tried the latinime.apk posted on the op for phoenix? As a keypad solution
mcord11758 said:
Yes you can install samsung keypad but you need to find the apk
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Thanks, Dupontrocks11 had the easyer fix for this.
mcord11758 said:
Dialer needs to be posted over old one. Do you have root explorer?
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Is root explorer an app? Not sure I understand the "post over" steps
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I believe your base is jpy. Any theme that is for jpy should work. Find one with circle bat that you like
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a circle batt, that is jpy? Then can this be installed as an app or does it need to be rooted?
mcord11758 said:
Check your product code using sgs tools, under secret codes. If it does not end in kaat that is your problem. It can be fixed but it is a hastle. Why do you want to use kies?
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Guess I stay away, I was curious if the new firmware fixed the link problem. No need for it, just looking for a iTunes-like app.
Thanks, Tomween1
Root explorer is an app. It cost like $4. It gives you access to files standard file programs can't view, like were tire dialer is stored. There are free alternatives like android mate
Themes are installed through clockwork recovery but I think you may want to read up a bit
Try double twist as an I tunes replacement for music. Download to pc, its free
If going from 4 to 4.1 but do I have to disable lagfix? Reason I ask is I'm now experiencing the issues others are having re: voodoo and don't want to have to Odin just to update.
Food for thought but maybe all these voodoo issues ate related to either post 4.0 flashes such as adding the extra lock screens or various GPS fixes.
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destrorox said:
If going from 4 to 4.1 but do I have to disable lagfix? Reason I ask is I'm now experiencing the issues others are having re: voodoo and don't want to have to Odin just to update.
Food for thought but maybe all these voodoo issues ate related to either post 4.0 flashes such as adding the extra lock screens or various GPS fixes.
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http://www.ponack.net/how-to-upgrade-cognition-on-your-captivate/
Whenever your cwm is red then you dont have to disable lagfix at all for anything.
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Thanks blazin. As for the previous responder, as i mentioned in the op, i'm having voodoo disabling issues like many other folks. All posted methods to disable fail.
Anyway, decided to start fresh so odin'd anyway, wiped the phone and so i'm now running 4.1 with no issues. We'll see if voodoo disabling issues persist with future cog updates.
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is cog 4.1 based off of the offical 2.2 for captivate?
JJ133169 said:
is cog 4.1 based off of the offical 2.2 for captivate?
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Cognition 4
Rom features:
Based on I897UCKB1
So yes.
Cog4.1 incoming calls from contact stored on Phone issue
I switched to cog4.1 and as of now all looks to work fine but i am seeing strange issue where incoming calls from any of my contact list (phone not SIM) which has all settings for ringtone/photo doesn't show up. It still just shows the name, number and default ringtone for the contact.
Any one seen the issue or there is some setting i am missing.
These are the steps i followed for creating a contact on phone not SIM.
1) Contacts>Add new contact>Add photo/ringtone(other then generic ring tone).
Appreciate any inputs on this one.
Yes its bases on the official release of At&T and samsung
Hi. After trying Honeystreak 2.0, I fell in love with the 120 screen density. However, I know since some people may not want to upgrade to Honeystreak for some reason or another, or just like Froyo more than Honeycomb, I am working on modding the stock 2.2 ROM to use a lower screen density, giving it more of a tablet feel.
So, I've already lowered the screen density to 120 (I can use 130 or 140 if people prefer) and I am trying a few different launchers (I saw a stock Froyo launcher in an Evo 4G thread, it if looks good, I might use that, to get more of a stock Android experience) because Dell Stage does not look good if you change the density. I might to a couple build.prop edits, to make it feel smoother, and I plan on removing or adding apps (it's already root, so Superuser and Root Explorer will be included.)
If anyone has any requests for apps to add or remove, any advice that might help, or anything else useful, please feel free to tell me.
Also, since this uses the 2.2 kernel, this should be flashable through CWM, which is the main reason I am making it. Basically, it'll be stock Froyo, on the stock kernel, designed to feel more like a tablet.
Since this is more of a discussion than a ROM release, being that it's not out yet, if this would be better in general, mods can feel free to move it
EDIT: So, here are the changes from stock Froyo: Dell Stage has been replaced with Launcher Pro (set to display a 6x6 icon grid), it's pre-rooted and comes with Super User and Root Explorer, the build.prop has been edited for a 130 screen density, less frequent scanning for a wifi network (to save battery), and smoother scrolling and scaling. I want to find a user agent that enables all market apps, and remove some bloatware.
Love launcher pro, if you could theme it like ginger bread that would be awesome too.
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Love launcher pro, if you could theme it like ginger bread that would be awesome too.
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I don't think the free verison of LauncherPro is themable, but I can probably install a Gingerbread themed launcher as an alternative.
More a kernel than a ROM thing, but I want tun.ko, and I know some others want CIFS.. I'm really missing using OpenVPN on my DS7, as it's the only way I can sync my Google account at work on wifi without tethering to my phone.
Why go back to froyo? rooted gingerbread with cwm density 120 would be nice.....
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Donmotobike said:
Why go back to froyo? rooted gingerbread with cwm density 120 would be nice.....
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lol. It's Froyo because, unlike DJ_Steve, I am not awesome enough to port anything else. Modding the OS it comes with is alot easier than making a new one
Anyways, I am basically using Build.prop and adding/removing APK's to make it feel more like a tablet. Then, I'm going to create a zip using CWM or something.
I would like it to be fast and swift with no bloat wear and also support for swapper 2
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lol. It's Froyo because, unlike DJ_Steve, I am not awesome enough to port anything else. Modding the OS it comes with is alot easier than making a new one
Anyways, I am basically using Build.prop and adding/removing APK's to make it feel more like a tablet. Then, I'm going to create a zip using CWM or something.
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Send dj steve some dr dre beats headset funds and im sure he will let you use his gingerbread and then you can mod it with cwm and change density and maybe add overclocking lol
Try Zeam Launcher. It's pretty simple, but free and you can customise the rows/columns and such to make it more tablet-like.
I'd like to see overclock, black notification bar, and improved battery life. If there's anything that can be done to make Cell Standby not such a hog (way more battery goes to this over my Galaxy Tab), that would be awesome.
Well, as far as improved battery life, for the WiFi version, the cell apk's will be disabled by default, and I did a build.prop edit that scans for open wifi networks less frequesntly, so if WiFi is on but not connected, you drain less battery scanning. I've tried changing the Browser user-agent in build.prop, but when I went to whatismyuseragent or whatever that site is, even though it said I was using Mozilla 5, it still knew it was Android, so I'm looking for a way to better spoof a PC, so mobile sites aren't viewed by default. As far as editing cell standby or overclocking, I might get DJ_Steves Streakdroid 1.3 build, and then apply my changes to that, so you get the overclocking kernel, but that would mean taking away Bluetooth. Also, I'm still trying to figure out how to rip the ROM with clockwork - if I just make a backup, it checks the MD5, so it won't work for someone else.
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Send dj steve some dr dre beats headset funds and im sure he will let you use his gingerbread and then you can mod it with cwm and change density and maybe add overclocking lol
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Lol. 2 problems. First, if he had a Gingerbread ROM, I think he would've released it. Second, if I had a pair of Beats, I'm keeping those 300 dollar headphones for myself
things to add
A couple of major things to have would be :
1) a modified wpa supplicant file to allow tethering to adhoc (pm me if u need it)
2) any basic file explorer
3) a working overclock
4) vtl launcher - xda flavor
Just a few for thought
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Lol. 2 problems. First, if he had a Gingerbread ROM, I think he would've released it. Second, if I had a pair of Beats, I'm keeping those 300 dollar headphones for myself
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Ugh. Don't insult our only dev by mentioning insanely overpriced, terrible headphones.
There are several features that I am used to on CM7 that I miss daily on my tablet. Primarily, the notification power widget and the ability to swipe to clear notifications. Also, being able to select the rotation angles available would be handy.
Would be nice but might be a bit much: Automatic backlight level adjustments and lockscreen tweaks.
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There are several features that I am used to on CM7 that I miss daily on my tablet. Primarily, the notification power widget and the ability to swipe to clear notifications. Also, being able to select the rotation angles available would be handy.
Would be nice but might be a bit much: Automatic backlight level adjustments and lockscreen tweaks.
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Swipe on notifications is a Gingerbread function.. and really? That annoys me more than anything.
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Swipe on notifications is a Gingerbread function.. and really? That annoys me more than anything.
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Oh god yes, I am going crazy without it! How do you get rid of a single notification if you dont want to open the app? For example, when downloading updates from the market. I love the ability to swipe swipe swipe, open, swipe. I have never once accidentally dismissed something I didnt want to, so I dont see how it could be even remotely annoying.
For me it seems like the most intuitive solution.
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Oh god yes, I am going crazy without it! How do you get rid of a single notification if you dont want to open the app? For example, when downloading updates from the market. I love the ability to swipe swipe swipe, open, swipe. I have never once accidentally dismissed something I didnt want to, so I dont see how it could be even remotely annoying.
For me it seems like the most intuitive solution.
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I've never once cared to leave a single notification, I always just hit clear.
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I've never once cared to leave a single notification, I always just hit clear.
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Options: the beauty of Android. I second the swipe to clear a single notification idea.
I wish I could do that. I'm basically just using APK's and build.prop tweaks to get it how I want it. I don't know enough about programming for Android to do anything interesting :-/
Basically, as of now (and untill I figure out how to rip the ROM for public upload) it's a lower screen density, some build.prop tweaks for smoother scrolling and better battery life, running on rooted Froyo. It's pretty basic :-/
Just to get used to the android OS dev side I am going to attempt to blend Meego/Maemo features with android. I will be using the V10k firmware as a basis.
I'm curious as to features you may wish to see in a rom. My main goals are:
Tri-screen functionality: Custom home, Apps, Running apps (Similair to Meego)
Customizable folders for the app screen
Onestop Keyboard (Swype, switch between qwerty and T9/numeric style)
3d functionality remaining
Possible Debian install
Removal of ALL spare apps. If it isn't required, it's gone.
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Possible extra features
Option to uninstall apps from app screen via long press.
Option to hide/lock apps
EDIT (Final):
PROGRESS: Android is a surpisingly easy OS to work on and there is a LOT of devel to look at in terms of starting points for coding. I currenty have a debian distro runningwith the android OS. Apt-get works fine, however there is not enough space install any application. This Rom may either be out very soon, or depending on memory issues my be impossible without relying on an SD.
Unlocked tether and wifi hot spot
I'm most concerned with battery longevity. Don't know if you'd call that a feature, but to me it's one of the most important parts.
Wish List for new ROM on LG Thrill
I love this Thrill, for the most part, but I wish that the Phone app, where you see the
Dial, Call Log, Contact and Groups, would work same way as the Stock Android does... basicaly, take out the Groups and put Favorits.
This Group to me is very slow every time I click on it takes 5 to 10 seconds to load.. and then I have to presse the Favorits... which I use the most... so..
Yes, I have about 1700 contacts on my list, but even with just a just contacts, this buttons GROÜPs is very slow.
Also, I wish that the Flash on teh 3D camera mode would work, because right now, only in 2D mode is that the Flash works... I think it is just a setting in some internal files or on the Camera apps that blocks the Flash when in Video or still pic.
Thanks and let us know if these changes are possible or not.
Ron
WIFI Unlock and tether: I belieive its been done on other roms so it should be no problem
Battery: I will see what I can do. The ROM will just be a bare bones OS so there should be very little to eat up the battery.
Contacts to favorites and camera flsh: I'll have to look into this and let you know.
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Also, I wish that the Flash on teh 3D camera mode would work, because right now, only in 2D mode is that the Flash works... I think it is just a setting in some internal files or on the Camera apps that blocks the Flash when in Video or still pic.
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There is a reason behind the flash not working during 3D. They blocked it because the light from the flash messes with the 3D camera. Sure this could be a feature still, just saying this doesn't work for a good reason.
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Gingerbread, or Ice Cream Sandwich
. How would you guys feel about
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Gingerbread, or Ice Cream Sandwich
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I was actually thinking on waiting for the Gingerbread update before starting. The update should be coming anywhere between novemeber and the end of december.
If I wait, then it will give me a bit more time to get familiar with android as an OS andcome up with various way to get the maemo/meego/android mix feel just right. Progress has been fairly fast however. I'm still having memory issues with the debian however. Also, the UI get very buggy. I might just look into utilizing some outside programs.
How would you guys feel if I outed the stock home and keyboard and replaced it with someothing like GO launcher and keyboard?
As long as the keyboard has the speak to text capability, because although mines rooted with thriller, i don't like using swype just to have that option.. it should be on the default keyboards too.
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As long as the keyboard has the speak to text capability, because although mines rooted with thriller, i don't like using swype just to have that option.. it should be on the default keyboards too.
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Stock android keyboard has speech to text. Its just disabled by default. I don't use the LG keyboard so I don't know about that one.
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Something else that would be nice is the ability to reboot into recovery. Not a big deal but a nice feature.
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Maybe Undervolting, anything to help battery life... patiently waiting for the Gingerbread update to arrive for the Thrill
The reboot option is actually a great idea Ill look into that, I probably will not have an undervolt OR even an overclock option as Im sure it will require a custom kernel. Kernel are something I rarely play with and when I do it's only a temp thing.
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The reboot option is actually a great idea Ill look into that, I probably will not have an undervolt OR even an overclock option as Im sure it will require a custom kernel. Kernel are something I rarely play with and when I do it's only a temp thing.
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The reboot option is used in thriller, oops wrong reboot. I think there was a reason the reboot to recovery didn't work, I remember reading about it in thriller thread.
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Hello xda,
After a few weeks with my rooted nook touch, I have come to realize how annoying the DRAG TO UNLOCK screen is. Is there any way to skip this and go straight from screensaver to homescreen/book/whatever-you-were-doing? Already scoured the google and this forum and can't find anything.
Thanks in advanced!
yeah, that would be nice if the lockscreen/screensaver could be completely disabled!
I use No Lock by BoD http://www.appbrain.com/app/org.jraf.android.nolock It has a widget for toggling the lockscreen too. I use it on all my android devices that don't have a rom with it built in. I wasn't sure if it would work with the nook touch but it works like a charm. I'd be nice to have a custom rom for the touch that has it built in. Maybe if cm7 gets running on it.
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I use No Lock by BoD http://www.appbrain.com/app/org.jraf.android.nolock It has a widget for toggling the lockscreen too. I use it on all my android devices that don't have a rom with it built in. I wasn't sure if it would work with the nook touch but it works like a charm. I'd be nice to have a custom rom for the touch that has it built in. Maybe if cm7 gets running on it.
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Thank you!
The problem of this utility is that it's always running as service and take some resources.
If I kill it from services keylock starting to work.
Think must be another ways - smth like disable lock in sys settings via adb.
If you're rooted with nook manager just use the nook touch mod manager and under the configure mod option you can disable the drag to unlock and also have a customized banner with your name and number below.
OB
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I know this is an old thread, and the Nook Touch Mod Manager fix DOES work if you have it installed, but as someone who just recently re-enabled the two part unlock, let me just mention that it is actually a useful feature. I don't know how many times I have pulled my Nook out to a random page, or random menu selection because the button got bumped whole it was in my pocket. Luckily, no random changes happened that were irreversible. It would really have sucked if I had managed to out it in black text on a black background, for example, and knowing my luck, it's amazing that I didn't.
So that's my two cents' worth. You can disable it, but it is actually quite useful, and speaking from experience, I recommend against doing it.