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Firmware for the Galaxy tab Froyo rom

2.2, and most of the hardware is the same as the galaxy s phones.
http://samsung-firmware.webs.com/p1000.htm
(.rar password is samsung-firmwares.com)
I hope this can help the developers get 2.2 to our vibrant
http://www.androidcentral.com/factory-firmware-samsung-tab-availble-even-if-device-isnt
I think this goes with out saying, do not flash this...
It is for developers to pick through.

old news ,..........

rhcp0112345 said:
old news ,..........
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Is it? I did not see it posted anywhere..
If the Dev's are aware of this and already have there hands on it feel free to close this thread.

I don't think it's old news. I'm pretty sure they found the firmware today.
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yall might be thinking about the eu rom that came out but this should be different since its for the tablet...

I don't recall Sammy ever releasing anything to do with Froyo before this.. not sure how it's old news but also not sure how it can help the SGS owners since its for their tablet/pad

hey good find... don't bother with the negativity!!! lets keep it positive!!! good job maybe someone can use it.. you never know...

Maybe Someone could do it, but i see problems due to Resolution differences between the Samsung Tab and the Vibrant.

NikolaiT said:
Maybe Someone could do it, but i see problems due to Resolution differences between the Samsung Tab and the Vibrant.
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they share the same resolution if i'm not mistaken

jroid said:
they share the same resolution if i'm not mistaken
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They do not.
SGS is 480x800
Tablet is 600x1024
Some in the Captivate forums were noticing all the files associated with the tablet had that set as the resolution.
Think I might do some work to see what I can do for it... I'm on a Captivate, so I'm not sure how it'd help out the Vibrant, but I'll see what I can do.

Fortune090 said:
They do not.
SGS is 480x800
Tablet is 600x1024
Some in the Captivate forums were noticing all the files associated with the tablet had that set as the resolution.
Think I might do some work to see what I can do for it... I'm on a Captivate, so I'm not sure how it'd help out the Vibrant, but I'll see what I can do.
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Indeed they do. I was right buddy:
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2010...tab-european-firmware-reveals-device-details/

what they are posting on different tech sites is probably incorrect like he said the firmware is associated with a higher resolution

Why don't some brave soul just flash the firmware already? Lol. I'd do it but I'm already at my return limit for returns at Tmobile.

fykick said:
Why don't some brave soul just flash the firmware already? Lol. I'd do it but I'm already at my return limit for returns at Tmobile.
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why would anybody here flash the galaxy tab or tape or whatever they call it for there phone. it's a tablet not a phone. the processor's different or not, and the resolution is different or not. 2 many maybes to flash on the vibrant

If it works please let us know. I really want froyo so bad!
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I flashed it onto my captivate, and it doesn't get past the boot screen, which looks like a broken tv(black and grey lines moving across the screen with a somewhat legible gt-p1000 logo). Flashed back to stock with no problems though.

ubufugu said:
I flashed it onto my captivate, and it doesn't get past the boot screen, which looks like a broken tv(black and grey lines moving across the screen with a somewhat legible gt-p1000 logo). Flashed back to stock with no problems though.
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Experiencing the same issue... trying to figure out a way to get past this...

Try restoring only the /boot folder in nandroid
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http://tinyurl.com/2egqz2o
Looks like it is not the same resolution as the galaxy s line.
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will6316 said:
why would anybody here flash the galaxy tab or tape or whatever they call it for there phone. it's a tablet not a phone. the processor's different or not, and the resolution is different or not. 2 many maybes to flash on the vibrant
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All reports so far show that its basically the phone.. same processor, innards, screen, ect, exept for the resolution. What would be super deee duper if someone could figure out a way to be able to flip resolutions back n forth on the fly like we do on our computers... why? i dunno... just to piss off another iphone user i guess.. lol.

[MOD] FFC for the Vibrant development

MODDING THE SAMSUNG VIBRANT TO HAVE A FRONT FACING CAMERA (FFC)
DISCLAIMER: It is NOT my fault if this Breaks your Device, or if you screw it up trying to do it. blah blah you know the drill. XDA is also not responsible. This WILL void your warranty. Luckily it is easy to do.
***THIS IS ONLY FOR THE VIBRANT***
Other phones are slightly different inside
Required:
-Compatible rom (Bionix fusion or eugene's froyo or any rom that the dev specifically says ffc compatiable)
-JAC's OC/UV Kernel. Stock kernel will not work, period. Voodoo should also work KK's kernel also does not work.
-An FFC, of course (see below for where to get it)
HOW TO DO IT:
1. Open your phone
2. Remove the 7 screws or so
3. Remove the internal battery cover.
4. Remove your Vibrant camera... it is snapped in under the cam chip.
5. Using Goof OFF! or denatured alcohol or something similar, dip a q-tip in the chemical, and slightly dab the whole where it is to go.
6. Let it sit for 10-20 minutes, and repeat (or if you are anxious, don't wait...)
7. Using something plastic for the safety of the digitizer glass, and scrape out the gunk.
8. Now, definitely let everything dry before putting your phone back together, and MOST definitely before you put the battery in and turn it on. Give it 20-30 minutes to be safe... depends on the chemical used.
I used a flat head screw driver, which is metal, but if you choose this USE EXTREME CAUTION!!
For more info, go to my thread in the General section as I may have missed something/got something wrong in this post. It has been a while since I first did this mod...
Useful tidbits:
If you get force closes when trying to use a the cam, then you did not read instructions. Use the proper kernel.
Banding is present in low light conditions. This looks to be a software issue. Popular belief is that the phone is powering both cameras at the same time when either is called, and is basically confusing itself. This is a work in progress.
Software that is known to work is Fring, various lame mirror apps, etc. Android video calling is only available in Froyo, but I have not tested it recently since Eugene's R3, so I cannot confirm that it working ATM. Tango may also work.
Attached the mach.aries file for those of you that wanna chip in and do some digging. Looks like most of the things we need are in there. Attached a .rar and a .zip file... for some reason I had both? It's been a loooong couple weeks.
Epic camera: thanks to KellyLewis3985 for the dl.
http://db.tt/0DEkw9X
How to Flash:
1. Download the ZIP and put it on the root of your INTERNAL SD Card.
2. Open ROM Manager and boot into ClockWorkMod (DO NOT use Stock Recovery) or boot into recovery the manual way.
3. Navigate down to "apply sdcard: select zip" and locate the .zip file in your internal SD card. Push the power button, navigate down to "YES" and push the power button once more.
4. Let it do its thing, and reboot. First boot *may* take an extra second... Play with new cam app.
To get a cam:
Just got some more cams ordered... should have them by the weekend, so any orders now will start shipping 11/8 in the order they are received.
Go here: http://bit.ly/8ZEPW4

UPDATES:
So, now my desktop is totally dead... makes noises it shouldnt right when i turn it on... have to replace... grrr
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Got some donations recently, just wanted to say thanks, but the good people here on XDA do not need to pay for one kid's dooschery. I returned the donations back to you. Here is the response sent with the refunds:
Hey man, I appreciate the donation... but the overwhelming support I received the other day on xda was more than enough. This one guy got me down for a night, and you guys picked me up. No one else on xda should pay for his dooschery. Again THANKS
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I feel that there are some things more valuable than money. I wasn't pissed about losing $30 as I was about the principle and that someone would have the audacity to rip someone off that is trying to help. Again thanks.
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Well, due to over whelming support, i'm not done. Last batch has sold out, and some new options have presented themselves. Also, with the help of a few others, they are getting mad progress on diving through source code working on the banding issue... Keep following this thread for progress.
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So.... An ebay user who is also an xda member deliberately screwed me out of a camera and the money for it, so after this batch is gone, i'm done. He never updated his address with ebay or paypal, and of course i sent it to the address i had... and he got ebay to not only refund the full price but keep the fees for the sale and money transfer. Way to say thanks to the guy that got this started... asshole. oh! i get it. he is just out of high school and is a little slow to how the world works. probably because he "works on a farm with 70 dairy cows." <- quote from him.
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Next batch of ffc cams are coming in for those of you who do not have one yet. New listing, donating some of the process to breast cancer research/awareness...
eBay listing here SOLD OUT
Still settling in after the move and new job... Still w/o internet at my house too... So I am limited in what else I can do right now... Hopefully getting these out will help some of you.
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Breaking news available via my twitter feed of #vibrantFFC. my original thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7941083
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This thread is for android/software development of the FFC for the Vibrant. Software and ROM support is insufficient atm, so let's get that fixed.
To see how to add the FFC, check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=804142
To get a camera check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=804122 or hit up my ebay listing here. buying cams from the wholesaler in large quantities to provide them to you individually... Wholesaler had minimum order requirements.
Currently, I have only tested the FFC in JP3 and Bionix. Mirror app works fine, but is useless.
Video calling is doable, but not available in Bionix. Is available in JP3, but is broken.
Have not had a chance to test Tango, but Fring looks to be coded to use the rear camera...
UPDATE: there has been a lot of progress recently. Halfway through reading all of the threads... Seriously have note had much time, but should be able to finish compiling all of the info into this post soon.
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siirial said:
Currently, I have only tested the FFC in JP3 and Bionix. Mirror app works fine, but is useless.
Video calling is doable, but not available in Bionix. Is available in JP3, but is broken.
Have not had a chance to test Tango, but Fring looks to be coded to use the rear camera...
Any more ideas?
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Hi, Siirial. Is that Bionix 1.7? I can't get Mirror app to work.

Tango doesn't work yet but I emailed the developers and they said it will be included in their next release

memorito said:
Hi, Siirial. Is that Bionix 1.7? I can't get Mirror app to work.
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Ok, I am a little confused as to which thread I should be posting in. But here goes.
My FFC wont load in Mirror App using Bionix 1.8 Stock Kernel.
Here is the logcat. http://pastebin.com/biJmEhPr
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Ok, so I finally got around to installing a Rom with a modified kernel. (Specifically Bionix 1.8 w/ Jacs)
The Mirror app now loads the FFC and the image is actually better than the rear cam at the moment.
So, it looks like whatever is going on in the kernel makes a huge difference. Perhaps someone can
take a look at the i9000 and Bell SGS Kernel's.

Posted this in the other thread and it was recommended that I post it here:
Just a thought to kick around some ideas, has anyone looked at this?
http://developer.android.com/reference/android/hardware/Camera.Parameters.html
Looks like there are a few options that could be tweaked, including 'antibanding' for 50 and 60hz

memorito said:
Ok, so I finally got around to installing a Rom with a modified kernel. (Specifically Bionix 1.8 w/ Jacs)
The Mirror app now loads the FFC and the image is actually better than the rear cam at the moment.
So, it looks like whatever is going on in the kernel makes a huge difference.
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i believe the above it true, i am running bionix 1.8 with the kk kernel, and i cannot get the mirror app to work, will load in the jacs kernel and see the difference.
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i reloaded Bionix 1.8 with Jacs oc/uv without voodoo, and can now confirm the front camera working with the mirror app, albeit grainy

Could not get FFC to work on Bionex 1.7 Stock kernel. Third the kernel info.

paradox4286 said:
i reloaded Bionix 1.8 with Jacs oc/uv without voodoo, and can now confirm the front camera working with the mirror app, albeit grainy
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Grainy or blurry?
If blurry, you can rotate the focus ring on the actual camera. That's what Cobra did to fix his.

Received camera, installed and confirmed that mirror app works on Bionix 1.7 with JAC voodoo kernel(voodoo activated). Unfortunately, the rear camera problem still exists. Tweaking focus now via outer ring of FFC.

Just installed the new camera. Still on stock JI6 ROM. Banding happens. I recorded some video and can post it if people are interested. Might check if there is any logging that happens when the camera starts up.

memorito said:
Grainy or blurry?
If blurry, you can rotate the focus ring on the actual camera. That's what Cobra did to fix his.
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ahh gotcha, i'll try that when i get home after work.

when using the rear camera in vignette, the area where the camera chip is gets very warm after not very much use.
maybe the stock vibrant camera data files don't place nice with the i9000 camera

Does any dev have a cam yet?

So here's a thought, can I use sgs tools-prop.editor and change the info there to mimic the i9000? I nelieve it will trick fring (and all other apps) into thinking my phone is an i9000, but I dont wanna brick my **** as my laptop is not with me to odin.
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orells said:
So here's a thought, can I use sgs tools-prop.editor and change the info there to mimic the i9000? I nelieve it will trick fring (and all other apps) into thinking my phone is an i9000, but I dont wanna brick my **** as my laptop is not with me to odin.
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DO IT! LOL
Um, I would try it but I am on a Mac... so even worse, should it brick.

orells said:
So here's a thought, can I use sgs tools-prop.editor and change the info there to mimic the i9000? I nelieve it will trick fring (and all other apps) into thinking my phone is an i9000, but I dont wanna brick my **** as my laptop is not with me to odin.
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i dont think fring works on the i9000 either...

I read in another post that a person flashed the captivate Rom on to the vibrant and it worked..everything works good...what if we try to flash the i9000 Rom on to the vibrant...won't.that work perfectly since the settings for the camera is already set up...we should try it.
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Video Calls
orells said:
So here's a thought, can I use sgs tools-prop.editor and change the info there to mimic the i9000? I nelieve it will trick fring (and all other apps) into thinking my phone is an i9000, but I dont wanna brick my **** as my laptop is not with me to odin.
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I used SGS tools as you suggested and changed the ro.product.model to GT-I9000, rebooted, and the FFC works on the test call. I have yet to try it on Tango, because it is early in the morning and it takes two to tango. (Sorry could not resist)

Thats the ****! Where can I find the info to change it to?
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[REQ] - Deodexed Nexus S Camera.apk

This version of the camera is reported to have a "macro" feature and from pictures I've seen, I'm digging the UI. I've got a SGS TMO Vibrant and wanted to try and push the deodexed camera.apk from the Nexus S GB build to my phone to see if my camera hardware is capable of the "macro" feature.
EDIT:
For those unfamiliar with what "Macro" mode is / means...
http://www.talkandroid.com/23979-nexus-s-camera-includes-macro-focus-mode/

If you figure it out let us know I have a vibrant

Same here man, would love to use the nexus s camera apk..
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Haven't heard anything yet. I am mostly clueless about how to deodex an APK but that can be learned given time. Haven't looked into it enough. I just wonder if the camera.apk is relatively standalone or also has library / framework dependencies that will be need to deodexed as well. Hopefully nothing about the camera is tied to Gingerbread / the new GB SDK API level. If that's the case, it's totally out of my league for now.
With the fast progress being made on getting GB to run on the SGS family of phones though, I'm going to wait a bit to see if a flashable, bootable GB becomes available that includes the Camera. If that's the case, having the camera for Froyo might become a secondary concern.

Would any Nexus S users care to comment on how well the "Macro" feature of the camera works? I don't expect it to be DSLR quality but how does it compare?

I have the Nexus S I guess i dont know what you mean by the macro feature...
I can pull the apk for you if that helps
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Would any Nexus S users care to comment on how well the "Macro" feature of the camera works? I don't expect it to be DSLR quality but how does it compare?
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Here's what I meant by Macro mode...
http://www.talkandroid.com/23979-nexus-s-camera-includes-macro-focus-mode/
Yes, having the APK posted here might be useful. I was assuming it wouldn't be a standalone package but I'll try it if posted. It might be easier than I thought.

huh.. didn't notice that option before...
Here's the apk

For those interested...
Installation of the attached APK file throws a parsing error during installation. Upon inspecting the logcat, I see that reason for this is: "Requires newer sdk version #9 (current version is #8)". For those unaware, #8=2.2 Froyo and #9 = 2.3 Gingerbread. The APK will likely need to be modified before it can even have a chance at installing / running on anything pre-Gingerbread.
I decompiled the APK. Then I opened up AndroidManifest.xml and changed the "9" to "8" in the 2 places that I found it listed. However, I don't know how to recompile it so I can place it back in the APK. Do I have to recompile the whole APK or is there a way to just do this one file / replace it in the already compiled APK? Signing it is optional, right?

Marmle said:
huh.. didn't notice that option before...
Here's the apk
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Can someone give a noob step by step instructions on how to install this?
I really want the nexus s camera app on my galaxy s.

+1 request for Froyo patch

Gmail tablet layout in Galaxy Note?

Hi all, this is the very first thread i start here in this forum, so go easy on me if i do something wrong.
Thing is, i hate zooming in and out in email/website, and since we have the luxury of high screen resolution in the galaxy note, i really want to make used of it. first of all is the email. the Gmail app is clearly not designed for such high resolution phone in the first place. but using this "phone" app on Galaxy Note, and still zooming in and out seems stupid to me. Is it possible for us to use the Gmail in Tablet in out Galaxy Note?
Thanks Guys

Yes it is possible. ..use cm9 mod change the dpi to say 200 and you ll get tablet gmail interface
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is there any way to do it without root thanks.

omersah said:
is there any way to do it without root thanks.
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Nope.
Chuck Testa.

Does it have to be a CM9 rom rooted G Note? Cause I have a CFroot G Note and I was wondering if I could do it?

itismadhan said:
Does it have to be a CM9 rom rooted G Note? Cause I have a CFroot G Note and I was wondering if I could do it?
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Yes it needs to be some kind of ICS build (whether CM9 or otherwise). The reason being is that ICS includes aspects of the Honeycomb API which Gingerbread does not. These tablet elements are activated in ICS when the user sets the DPI below 200 (you need root to do this), and thus the phone behaves more like a tablet than a phone in its appearance.
This is how you will get the tablet style Gmail layout.

Dang, I wanna get the CM9. But, No camera is a deal breaker cause this is my point and shoot

itismadhan said:
Dang, I wanna get the CM9. But, No camera is a deal breaker cause this is my point and shoot
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Patience is key here. All the features you want will become available.

Sign...thats another reason i want ICS so badly...
i was actually looking for some alternative for email client, but from what i have found in market, none of them doing the job as good as the tablet Gmail....

G-Nexus said:
Sign...thats another reason i want ICS so badly...
i was actually looking for some alternative for email client, but from what i have found in market, none of them doing the job as good as the tablet Gmail....
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Just Install
1. XposedInstaller_2.1.2 which is the framework
2. XposedAppSettings021_1361139539_2146 which will let you change the app specif dpi
3. Gmail 4.2.1 ( last version will become tablet mode with the following settings dpi :213 screen dpi: 600x1024 font scale :100 xLarge
good luck

G-Nexus said:
Hi all, this is the very first thread i start here in this forum, so go easy on me if i do something wrong.
Thing is, i hate zooming in and out in email/website, and since we have the luxury of high screen resolution in the galaxy note, i really want to make used of it. first of all is the email. the Gmail app is clearly not designed for such high resolution phone in the first place. but using this "phone" app on Galaxy Note, and still zooming in and out seems stupid to me. Is it possible for us to use the Gmail in Tablet in out Galaxy Note?
Thanks Guys
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Try changing DPI to 220/240. for that you need a custom ROM with DPI change functionality.

Request Nexus 4 JOP40C CWM zip

Hello,
Can anyone make a CWM flashable zip from Nexus 4 stock rom?
I need it for a Galaxy Nexus port.
Thx!

Why not just download the Galaxy Nexus system image direct from Google.

Rusty! said:
Why not just download the Galaxy Nexus system image direct from Google.
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I want to port some features which the Galaxy doesnt have.

So download the Nexus 4 stock image and use that in your kitchen along side the GNex one

Well then why not grab the Nexus 4 system image from Google?

Cuz my kitchen doesnt work -.- java error and command not found errors

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Cuz my kitchen doesnt work -.- java error and command not found errors
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Maybe you should fix that. Have you used the kitchen before? If you don't have java configured properly you're just going to have tons of trouble trying to do any deving in the future.
Also, why are you trying to port to the Gnex from the N4? 4.2 OTA already rolled out to Gnex, everything from N4 should be there, except code specific to the device, like driver binaries and wireless charging support.

Aerys said:
I want to port some features which the Galaxy doesnt have.
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What's the GN missing that the N4 has?

Rusty! said:
What's the GN missing that the N4 has?
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This. the only difference i noticed is HDR, which the hardware of the GN dosent support anyway.

The Launcher is different, HDR maybe? and idk what else.. but in the past I had ported roms (ics for s2) but that account got banned for no reason.
Cygwin was working in Windows 7 but when i upgraded to 8 pro it stopped working. ill try to fix it.

The launcher is identical?

Rusty! said:
The launcher is identical?
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Different wallpapers.
And i'd like to have Chrome instead of the browser, anyways ill just port it.

Wallpapers are separate to the launcher, and Chrome is obviously available from the Play Store.

Rusty! said:
Wallpapers are separate to the launcher, and Chrome is obviously available from the Play Store.
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idc i'll just port it =]
Thanks for the help anyways

Porting is usually sloppy...
So you want to make your life complicated to get a sloppier version to gain... nothing? Lol
And also, starting a thread with "Request" really shows you are not a self-entitled brat.

MatAuc12 said:
Porting is usually sloppy...
So you want to make your life complicated to get a sloppier version to gain... nothing? Lol
And also, starting a thread with "Request" really shows you are not a self-entitled brat.
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This.
wtf? lol