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Launcher 7

I remember a thread on here a while ago where people were theming to get the Windows Phone 7 look. There's now a launcher on the market called Launcher 7 that does most of the work for you, you should check it out.
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Just tried it out. Its very smooth, and its the best one I have come across.

im enjoying this launcher,its really smooth.
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Definitely. If there's one thing that I'd like to see more of on the Market, it's more "alternative" launchers like this. Launcher Pro, ADW, Go, etc. all have their differences, but they're more or less the same in that they're all plays off of the whole multiple homescreen and a dock thing. It's nice to see new ideas out there. I remember a while back there was a launcher that showed all of your texts, email, facebook notifications, etc. in kind of an agenda view. It never really took off, but it's good to see devs think outside the box about the homescreen.

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Definitely. If there's one thing that I'd like to see more of on the Market, it's more "alternative" launchers like this. Launcher Pro, ADW, Go, etc. all have their differences, but they're more or less the same in that they're all plays off of the whole multiple homescreen and a dock thing. It's nice to see new ideas out there. I remember a while back there was a launcher that showed all of your texts, email, facebook notifications, etc. in kind of an agenda view. It never really took off, but it's good to see devs think outside the box about the homescreen.
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I strongly agree

oceanminded said:
but they're more or less the same in that they're all plays off of the whole multiple homescreen and a dock thing..
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Because thats the core of how android to this point is intended to work. I like Launcher7, its fast, smooth and functional so I play with it here and there but the tile UI is comparatively bland and boring even with widget support (and the custom ones I've seen that arent bland and boring are WAY too busy). I'm gonna put it on my wifes phone since she'll love the big ass simple tiles concept.

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Because thats the core of how android to this point is intended to work. I like Launcher7, its fast, smooth and functional so I play with it here and there but the tile UI is comparatively bland and boring even with widget support (and the custom ones I've seen that arent bland and boring are WAY too busy). I'm gonna put it on my wifes phone since she'll love the big ass simple tiles concept.
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sir I want to say this without coming off as a hater at all..
but that homescreen needs a little bit of work, it looks gaudy and awful!

majorbro said:
sir I want to say this without coming off as a hater at all..
but that homescreen needs a little bit of work, it looks gaudy and awful!
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without using custom images those 2x1 and 1x1 tiles (and the headphone/camera images) are all there is. I'm not going to spend anytime importing images because I like my android phone as an android phone and it wont get any use anyway. I was basically showing how the UI looks unmolested.

Swype

EMAIL me if you interested in trying a black or blue themed swype.
(if you are having problems with it not composing an email correct you can hover or right click the link.)
more colors will come as needed
Go to my swype link in my sig for more screen shots of colors to come. These will all be converted to TB soon enough.
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Colorful Swype From Goldt00thgr1n EMAIL HIM
SCREENSHOTS
Also:
to avoid the htc pop up when selecting a word to change in swype. Instead of tapping the word twice, only tap inside the word, then tap the swype icon to bring up the word choice window.
Original images for mine were based of previous swypes made by Bilbobrian

I hope it does, cuz I registered my last phone on swype beta...

If it comes preloaded there is no need to worry about all the swype beta stuff. Plus it allows everyone who is going to make full themes able to include themes for swype also.

the htc evo had an update to include swype so Im almost positive that the thunderbolt will... I mean the dam my touch slide has swype stock

Just picked one up.....oddly...no swype!

Zalyia38 said:
Just picked one up.....oddly...no swype!
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Why is it odd? It was never advertised to have it @[email protected]

Has HTC ever launched a phone with it? Seems like they make a deal with swype later in the game.
anyhow.. as much as it sucks that they didnt include it... wont stop everyone from having it.
I need to reset up my dropbox it seems. I have an apk that might work, was built for the inc, but since the inc has the same resolution it shouldnt be a problem.
Anyone wanna try it out? send me a pm or email.
Also if anyone was part of the old beta, and still has the apk on your old phone, try installing it on the TB, if it works could you send it my way, I could make a few themed apks from it.
I wont beable to post direct links to the themed apks, cause that would be warez ... but I'll do what I can.

open Beta
The beta is open get in while you can!
https://beta.swype.com/

Im already part of the beta, but im still on the X and it wont download to my phone, because i cant get past the DISABLE SWYPE part

I installed the Swype Beta and it appears to not insert spaces automatically in the Sense SMS app. Emails works fine.
Kind of a deal breaker for me, since I liketohavespacesinmysentences.

Check you settings in swype make sure the spaces option is endless
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bad4u6669 said:
Check you settings in swype make sure the spaces option is endless
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It's enabled because it works fine in the email app.

I also noticed the same thing in sense sms, I use handcent anyway. I was able to enable the beta on both my fascinate and tb.

i hope that its a bug that can be fixed. i actually like the sense apps. damn cant wait till they root the phone and we can get android 2.3 on here.. native SIP calling over 4G will be awesome

No Swype
Picked my Thunderbolt up this morning and I will say 4G-LTE is DAMN FAST.
Phone didn't come with Swype but the beta is still open to the public and I just went and installed it and it's working just fine.

Seems the auto-spacing and auto-capitalization is definitely a bug on the Thunderbolt as well.

It actually was advertised and Verizon covered up the swype on the display with DLNA stickers.
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Davezaff, we got a lot in common, TB, fascinate, xoom, just sucks I am not in a 4g area.

it looks like there are several known issues already popping up in the beta bug reporting forum.

arcanexvi said:
it looks like there are several known issues already popping up in the beta bug reporting forum.
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To be expected, as it happens with every new phone.
I have full confidence the chefs around here will be cooking up some superb replacements in short order.

[Q] Hating Motoblur. What can I do?

I'm new to the Android scene (coming from a Touch Pro 2) and I'm really hating the Motoblur interface. Is it possible to install another launcher, or is that something that's hard coded in the ROM?

For some of it you can install a new launcher, ADW, ADW Ex, Launcher Pro are a few examples.
Any of them will allow you customize your homescreens more.

Curious wat you don't like about it? It seems very snappy to me. Much improved over previous versions of blur ui.
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Its snappy and neat but not as snappy as a third party launcher such as launcherpro
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I don't mind this motoblur but go launcher is still more functional for me.
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i suppose i dont disagree... put the topic was that he was "hating motoblur", and while old versions were truly hate worthy, i don't find this version offensive! in fact if they had launched originally with this version, i don't think there would be much hate at all... LP and ADW are still better, and easy solutions for those who like more customization for sure!

The only thing I don't like about this blur, are the 4 launcher icons. Wtf 4? I want/need my app drawer button in the middle, and there's no middle with 4...
So, aside from that, I would be using the stock launcher. When will manufacturers realize people need options, and options are the biggest advantage over iphone. I would be perfectly happy with blur if I could add a 5th icon to the launcher bar.
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I put Launcher Pro on my wife's D3. Apart from a very occasional graphics hangup on the homescreen (which may or may not be from Launcher Pro) it's working really well. She likes that the interface is cleaner, and I don't have to try and explain how "this icon with two squares represents your app drawer", heh! Using the Froyo Wide style for the dock, visually, makes a big difference in not being confused on her first Android device.
Only thing I actually kind of miss is the Moto's QuickContacts widget, which shows up invisible from within LP; and LP's people widget isn't very nice IMO.

tnt118 said:
I put Launcher Pro on my wife's D3. Apart from a very occasional graphics hangup on the homescreen (which may or may not be from Launcher Pro) it's working really well. She likes that the interface is cleaner, and I don't have to try and explain how "this icon with two squares represents your app drawer", heh! Using the Froyo Wide style for the dock, visually, makes a big difference in not being confused on her first Android device.
Only thing I actually kind of miss is the Moto's QuickContacts widget, which shows up invisible from within LP; and LP's people widget isn't very nice IMO.
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I get the same graphic hangup on waking the device. It's seen as the desktop area being black while the dock is still visible and showing the wallpaper. Happens every time but clicking the app drawer or rotating the phone makes it go away. This happend on my d1 occasionally with cyanogen as well so I'm fairly certain it is Launcher Pro. Still can't live without LP as the blur home sucks imo.

I honestly love this blur ui. The blueness is awesome, The widgets are sweet, the icons are nice looking, and the 3d-ness is pretty sexy. This is all coming from a touchwiz fan tho

TheMuffStuff said:
I honestly love this blur ui. The blueness is awesome, The widgets are sweet, the icons are nice looking, and the 3d-ness is pretty sexy. This is all coming from a touchwiz fan tho
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Dude... it's okay that you are one, but you don't say things like that in public.

TheMuffStuff said:
I honestly love this blur ui. The blueness is awesome, The widgets are sweet, the icons are nice looking, and the 3d-ness is pretty sexy. This is all coming from a touchwiz fan tho
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I didn't know you got a Droid 3. I loved your themes on the Fascinate. I'm actually getting one myself on the 27th. Can't wait to ditch the Fascy for it. Any plans on making themes for this when it gets root?
And I agree. The blur on the D3 is very nice. I've absolutely hated every version of it besides the D3's. I hate the TW3 launcher but like all of the TW features(like notification bar toggles). I love TouchWiz4.

Overall I don't mind blur at all. I wish they had certain features from the full blur, but I switch launchers like no tomorrow. I have ALL paid versions of LPP, ADW, Mobile Shell, and Go. I wish I could keep the favorites launcher from blur or find something similar to that.

Motoblur is now called "Motorola Application Platform"
Hahaha that sounds like "we don't want to call it Blur because everyone hates Blur."
Under "Operating System" on Verizon's page on the details screen:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/droid-3-motorola.shtml
Also, it's funny that Motorola decides to phase out the name rather than phase out Blur completely: http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/09/motoblur-name-phased-out-due-to-public-feedback/
And by funny I mean annoying!
But as the others have said, it's much less annoying than what it used to be. At least when you get your phone you don't have all of these stupid widgets everywhere preloaded on your screen. I really can't stand having all the VZ apps.

I actually liked the blur ui on this phone, but it seemed too laggy. I put launcher pro on and it has helped, but I still notice a little. I am thinking it shouldn't have any lag at all being a duelcore phone and all. Any settings I can change to help it?

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I didn't know you got a Droid 3. I loved your themes on the Fascinate. I'm actually getting one myself on the 27th. Can't wait to ditch the Fascy for it. Any plans on making themes for this when it gets root?
And I agree. The blur on the D3 is very nice. I've absolutely hated every version of it besides the D3's. I hate the TW3 launcher but like all of the TW features(like notification bar toggles). I love TouchWiz4.
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I would definitely theme this when the time comes, I planned on it. I kinda dont know if Id want to theme it TBO, Blur is perfect (For me anyways). If someone ends up making an aosp rom or something I could probably theme that for the people that want to be de-blured. Im not sure how this phone will work theming wise.

I really don't mind blur on D3, way better than the blur on that defy I was tinkering with for a while, but I've been a loyal LP user since my OG. What I would like to see though is that quick contacts widget working in LP. That widget is slick, one of the coolest widgets I've ever seen, and I would use it alot. Anyone got any ideas on that?
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Yea, the d3 is seems to be nearly stock android.
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TheMuffStuff said:
I would definitely theme this when the time comes, I planned on it. I kinda dont know if Id want to theme it TBO, Blur is perfect (For me anyways). If someone ends up making an aosp rom or something I could probably theme that for the people that want to be de-blured. Im not sure how this phone will work theming wise.
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True. There are a few changes I'd want, like making the menus black with white text instead of white with black text.
I got the D3 today. Of course, the one I get has a touchscreen that stopped working after activation. Waiting until Friday for the new one to come in. But, at least my DX2(Fascinate replacement, since mine has issues and I was gonna give it to a friend) came today and works so I have that in the mean time.
EDIT: Got the replacement in earlier. Loving this phone so much. It's extremely smooth and fast(even with Blur), and the keyboard is amazing. This is the first version of Blur I've liked. I would like root to remove V Cast apps and a few other bloatware apps, but meh, I can wait. At least Blur has app groups in the mean time.

Anyone know if there's a way to restore an old LP backup from an OG Droid?
I keep getting no files found... the backup's on my SD card... do i have to create the directory on my internal storage for it?
[edit] Ignore - Figured out solution. Simply copied the LP backup folder from my SD card to my internal storage and it worked.
Guessing since it mounds as sd where as the actual sd card mounts as sd-ext?

How can I install the TouchWiz calendar in CM7?

I loved the calendar from when I was on stock, but switched to CM7 for obvious reasons. I cannot stand the calendar though and was hoping I could somehow get the TW one back. Anyone know how?

You can't. CM7 has differnt framework.

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You can't. CM7 has differnt framework.
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Damn I was afraid of hearing that. Do you know of any free calendar apps that are very simple like that one and have a dark UI?

Business Calendar was named the best android calendar application by Lifehacker.com.
https://market.android.com/details?id=netgenius.bizcal&feature=search_result
Doesn't have a dark theme but it's a great app. The only one I could find in my quick search with a dark theme is Gemini Calendar:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gemini.calendar&feature=search_result
It looks pretty slick, you'd have to try it out to see if you like it.

Thanks I'll check them out.

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Business Calendar was named the best android calendar application by Lifehacker.com.
I second that recommendation, been using Business Calender for a few months now, and I love it.
However.. it's not free, is it?
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AOSP SMS vs Hangouts vs google messenger

I am going to move away from textra and need a new sms/mms app that is simple, lightweight and fast..
I am currently looking at these three apps but I am not sure what their differences are and which I should use?
AOSP SMS which comes with DirtyUnicorn ROM
Hangouts
Google messenger
Any suggestions? Thanks

Utini said:
I am going to move away from textra and need a new sms/mms app that is simple, lightweight and fast..
I am currently looking at these three apps but I am not sure what their differences are and which I should use?
AOSP SMS which comes with DirtyUnicorn ROM
Hangouts
Google messenger
Any suggestions? Thanks
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I use Google Messenger. I find it is lightweight, doesn't have many tweaking options, but love that each contact can be assigned a different color.
Hangouts is nice if you also have Hangouts contacts...
AOSP, usually you will find the CM version which has nice tweaks, but still needs some Material Design improvements.

I personally like Google messenger

any reason for ditching textra? Ive been using it for the past 8+ months and really like it but since ive grabbed a nexus 6 ive debated switching to google messenger.

I switch back and forth between Google messenger and textra. Both are great apps

Man, I'm guessing due to the new ads. Just use an ad blocker. The dev even states that most nexus users use the free version with ads. Wonder why?

I like the tweaks of cm aosp messengers just to last to try and pull the latest one from 12.1 and use it so I'm using google messenger til I find 12.1 aosp cm apk pulled alrdy
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SimonHenryz said:
Man, I'm guessing due to the new ads. Just use an ad blocker. The dev even states that most nexus users use the free version with ads. Wonder why?
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Pro Textra is .99 cents!
.99 cents, we can all do that for an app we like.

Utini said:
I am going to move away from textra and need a new sms/mms app that is simple, lightweight and fast..
I am currently looking at these three apps but I am not sure what their differences are and which I should use?
AOSP SMS which comes with DirtyUnicorn ROM
Hangouts
Google messenger
Any suggestions? Thanks
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Nothing compares to AOSP mms, in terms of feature set, lean footprint and overall flexibility...one can choose from a vast array of sharing options, attach media from a multitude of sources (as opposed to the retarded way that messenger does it, with its attach options of real-time photo or recent pics), signature line, drop-in notification feature that allows you to respond pretty much on the fly...the list goes on and on.
And unlike these choices from the play store, the apk is less than 5 MB, and when residing in system, priv-app, it'll remain lean and work swiftly.
Play Store alternatives with even half of the features balloon up to 20+ MB before a single option is set.
And it's themable, with the smallest of overlay apks to fully theme it.
Why this isn't in every AOSP rom is just baffling.
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Is it possible to flash the AOSP Messaging app on Chroma ROM running 5.1.1 ?
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Zorachus said:
Is it possible to flash the AOSP Messaging app on Chroma ROM running 5.1.1 ?
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I'm using it now...I just grabbed it from a different AOSP 5.1.1 rom ,and pushed the folder and apk to system, priv-app, set permissions, and rebooted.
Unfortunately, it can't be completely themed in that rom, inasmuch as the commits to do so are not present. I made the request and it was rejected, which is the right of the dev, and which I respect.
I'm not complaining at all, but just know that if you put it in Chroma, the action bar will be themed, but it'll be white backgrounds everywhere.
Ugh.
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Does anyone have a flashable zip for the AOSP messaging app?

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Is it possible to flash the AOSP Messaging app on Chroma ROM running 5.1.1 ?
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With every other ROM I would say yes but with Chroma and its bugs / stability problems I am not sure.
SimonHenryz said:
Man, I'm guessing due to the new ads. Just use an ad blocker. The dev even states that most nexus users use the free version with ads. Wonder why?
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I use Adaway but that doesn't block texta ads for me. textra send sms to my number with adds ? Besides that I have other problems with Textra than just ads.
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I'm using it now...I just grabbed it from a different AOSP 5.1.1 rom ,and pushed the folder and apk to system, priv-app, set permissions, and rebooted.
Unfortunately, it can't be completely themed in that rom, inasmuch as the commits to do so are not present. I made the request and it was rejected, which is the right of the dev, and which I respect.
I'm not complaining at all, but just know that if you put it in Chroma, the action bar will be themed, but it'll be white backgrounds everywhere.
Ugh.
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DirtyUnicorns ROM > Chroma
DirtyUnicorns ROM comes with a modified/improved + themed AOSP messenger. And yes I use it too now instead of google messenger or other 20MB alternatives.

Evolve sms I have been using it for about 2 years now. I like it a lot. A lot of customizations. Plus a lot of updates and development. Hundreds of themes on the play store most are free. I tried it and never went back. It is that good. I have never had one problem with it.

nitronet said:
Does anyone have a flashable zip for the AOSP messaging app?
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Just download Benzo (it's not a block build, so one can actually see what is in the rom zip), unzip, and push the folder and apk to system, priv-app, fix permissions, and reboot.
Just make certain that you have no mms layers applied, or the app will force close.
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BackInA88 said:
Pro Textra is .99 cents!
.99 cents, we can all do that for an app we like.
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Where do u buy pro can't find it in setting for the life of me also don't see ads ever been using it a week
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oddspec said:
Where do u buy pro can't find it in setting for the life of me also don't see ads ever been using it a week
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After you use it awhile it will pop up.

BackInA88 said:
After you use it awhile it will pop up.
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Gay hate waiting to give ppl my.money
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Utini said:
I am going to move away from textra and need a new sms/mms app that is simple, lightweight and fast..
I am currently looking at these three apps but I am not sure what their differences are and which I should use?
AOSP SMS which comes with DirtyUnicorn ROM
Hangouts
Google messenger
Any suggestions? Thanks
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Try EvolveSMS. Very actively developed. But to each his own.

I use Google messenger. I use Team Blackouts apps (TBO).