[Guide] Use stock Launcher with rotation - Nexus 7 General

I have tried some of the custom launchers from the store but was not that impressed with them. I still like the performance of the stock launcher but I just wanted it to rotate the home screen and allow portrait or landscape mode.
Well I found out you can do just that.
You need to be rooted to do this. I am using a fully stock Nexus 7 just adding Root to it. Follow the other guides on how to do this.
Note: NEW info...
Just add the following line to the file "local.prop" located at "/data/local.prop"
If this file is missing, just create a new one. You DO need to be rooted to create or edit this file.
Use ES File Explorer, turn on Root Explorer and Mount File System in the settings.
Navigate to the folder "/data/"
Press Menu, New, File, then name it "local.prop" (without the double quotes).
Add the following line to it in the editor...
Code:
launcher.force_enable_rotation=true
Also change to Tablet UI
If you want the full tablet UI just add the following line also to this file:
Code:
qemu.sf.lcd_density=160
The qemu.sf.lcd_density overrides the setting ro.sf.lcd_density in the "build.prop" file.
Then reboot your device.
Old method
Note, this method makes it more difficult on re-installs and OTA upgrades, because typically the build.prop file is upgraded or overwritten each time also. The new method above is retained as long as you do not wipe data.
All you have to do is edit your "build.prop" file located at "/system/build.prop"
I used ES File Explorer to edit this file, just turn on Root Explorer and Mount File System in the settings.
Just add the following line at the end:
Code:
launcher.force_enable_rotation=true
Then reboot your device.
That's it! Hope this helps others.

Confirmed

ejohnson0547 said:
I have tried some of the custom launchers from the store but was not that impressed with them. I still like the performance of the stock launcher but I just wanted it to rotate the home screen and allow portrait or landscape mode.
Well I found out you can do just that.
You need to be rooted to do this. I am using a fully stock Nexus 7 just adding Root to it. Follow the other guides on how to do this.
All you have to do is edit your "build.prop" file located at "/system/build.prop"
I used ES File Explorer to edit this file, just turn on Root Explorer and Mount File System in the settings.
Just add the following line at the end:
Code:
launcher.force_enable_rotation=true
That's it! Hope this helps others.
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AWESOME!!! When I first did it, the rotation seemed a little hiccupy. Apps in the bottom disappeared and took a few seconds to reappear, but now its working fine. How do you figure this stuff out??
Edit: The play store doesn't really seem to like it now. Keeps acting weird. It wouldn't let me go anywhere else in the store while an app was downloading. Now that the download has stopped, its not glitching out anymore. I am trying to download another app, and while its downloading, it goes back to the earlier app that I was downloading and stays there. The screen is almost pulsating. Its hard to describe.
Second Edit: I force-stopped the play store and google play services, then rebooted. The glitch with the play store is now gone. But when I rotate from portrait to landscape then back to portrait, the apps disappear for a few seconds again and then reappear. Just an FYI.
Third Edit: Lock screen doesn't rotate.

It does work! Only thing is the bar on the left side that the icons pass through.
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Works fine on liquidsmooth alpha 6
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phishn said:
Works fine on liquidsmooth alpha 6
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I didnt know Liquidsmooth builds were released gonna have to grab a D/L

awesome. thank you.
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adamhlj said:
AWESOME!!! When I first did it, the rotation seemed a little hiccupy. Apps in the bottom disappeared and took a few seconds to reappear, but now its working fine. How do you figure this stuff out??
Edit: The play store doesn't really seem to like it now. Keeps acting weird. It wouldn't let me go anywhere else in the store while an app was downloading. Now that the download has stopped, its not glitching out anymore. I am trying to download another app, and while its downloading, it goes back to the earlier app that I was downloading and stays there. The screen is almost pulsating. Its hard to describe.
Second Edit: I force-stopped the play store and google play services, then rebooted. The glitch with the play store is now gone. But when I rotate from portrait to landscape then back to portrait, the apps disappear for a few seconds again and then reappear. Just an FYI.
Third Edit: Lock screen doesn't rotate.
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the lock screen appears to rotate for me...

marclile said:
awesome. thank you.
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the lock screen appears to rotate for me...
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Screenshot?
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redmonke255 said:
Screenshot?
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
although... i'm not running the stock rom, i'm running an AOSP rom. so that might be why.

Appears to be working perfect on CM10, thanks!

Running stock rom, it works. Lock screen does not rotate. Does the stock launcher seem choppy or laggy when in landscape mode? Everything normal on portrait.

brilliant! worked perfect for me on rooted stock 4.1.1
should add in OP that a reboot after the launcher edit helps.

Great edit, thanks! I was using Nova but went back to stock to try this out.

I changed my dpi because I like the tablet view but my lock screen doesn't rotate, anyone figure out how to get it to rotate on stock rom?
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2

This is awesome! Save me from buying ultimate rotational control!

work very good on stock rom rooted

Thanks, prevented me from having to spend $1.99 on the Ultimate Rotation app (Free trial ended). I'm cheap

Great tip. Its much nicer than running an app to do it.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium

This is a great tip. I've been modding my launcher to do this exact trick. It's SO much easier just editing the build.prop.

lilphil240 said:
Thanks, prevented me from having to spend $1.99 on the Ultimate Rotation app (Free trial ended). I'm cheap
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That app actually slows the tab down
try playing a game and it will pause every few seconds

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[MOD] LCD Density - DIY!

Ok guys, people seem to be having problems using the LCD Density changer app, so I am making this write up to help you out
If you would like to make your Droid X look like this...
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Then follow these steps.
Method 1 - ADB
1. Download LCD Density w/ 2.2 market Fix - This also contains the 2.2 market fix (without the stagefright)
2. Put the build.prop in your android-sdk\tools folder
3. Connect your phone via usb, make sure it shows up with adb devices
4. adb remount
5. adb push build.prop /system/build.prop
6. adb reboot
Method 2 - Root Explorer
1. Copy the build.prop to the root of your SD card
2. Long press on build.prop
3. Select "Copy"
4. Navigate to /system
5. Click R/W in the top right corner
6. Paste, and overwrite
7. Reboot
Your screen will now look like this, giving you much more space. And If using ADW launcher, you can use 6 X 5 rows of icons!!
Now if you really like to do things yourself, in the build.prop..
Change
ro.sf.lcd_density=240
to
ro.sf.lcd_density=200
push, reboot.
If you want to revert back, just push this Stock Build prop back into place.
Credit to the guy who made LCD Density app, but it did not work with Droid X phone and koush's recovery installed. People had to SBF, so this post was necessary.
does this change the resolution ? does it affect any apps from running correctly ?
Looks great, I think I'd like to try it. Just want to make sure it's safe I guess.
JustinD2473 said:
does this change the resolution ? does it affect any apps from running correctly ?
Looks great, I think I'd like to try it. Just want to make sure it's safe I guess.
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Its safe, I've tested and ran this in other forums.
You can read others trials here...
http://androidforums.com/droid-x-all-things-root/163974-mod-lcd-density-diy.html
Jacked mine up.. the method works fine, the only problem is that apps are completely screwy now.. the apps only show up in the original size so if your screen is 4 inches the app is only displaying in like 2.5 inches of space and the rest is just black now, also cause some fuzziness with some various icons in the notification bar ( battery etc).. definately gonna revert back
Joe92T said:
Jacked mine up.. the method works fine, the only problem is that apps are completely screwy now.. the apps only show up in the original size so if your screen is 4 inches the app is only displaying in like 2.5 inches of space and the rest is just black now, also cause some fuzziness with some various icons in the notification bar ( battery etc).. definately gonna revert back
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Weird. Works perfect for me.
LexusBrian400 said:
Weird. Works perfect for me.
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Only seemed to have resolution problems in the root explorer app, all other apps work fine Aside from that, i think 200 is probobly a little on the low side, may try 220 or 230 for a improvement
Yea I love it but a few of my apps are also little now. I'm gonna rock it tonight and see how I feel in the morning.
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App
Worked well for me as well.
Thanks very much.
FYI
I couldnt adb remount (got an error, not sure why but whatever)
I had to boot into recovery, then do an
Code:
adb shell
then just (assuming your modified build.prop is on the sdcard root)
Code:
mv /sdcard/build.prop /system
exit & reboot!
230 was a good middle ground
Yeah, I like how it looks mostly but some apps don't strech which is kinda annoying. I'll give it a shot for a day or two and see what I think.
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JustinD2473 said:
Yeah, I like how it looks mostly but some apps don't strech which is kinda annoying. I'll give it a shot for a day or two and see what I think.
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App
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Let me know what you think about it.... would Launcher Pro dock items still be the same size???
i recently Download app running 2.2. Changes resolution to 220 and let app reboot phone only to be stuck on Black screen after moto logo.tried rebooting and wiping with no luck. PC wont connect with phone either... i can only get into system recovery> any ideas guys????
jdifiore1 said:
i recently Download app running 2.2. Changes resolution to 220 and let app reboot phone only to be stuck on Black screen after moto logo.tried rebooting and wiping with no luck. PC wont connect with phone either... i can only get into system recovery> any ideas guys????
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Yeah, dont use that app. That is the whole reason I created this mod. That app is causing problems.
Restore your nandroid backup, assuming u were smart enough to make one before messing with the phone the like that IF not, now you know! always nandroid before a mod!!!
i wasnt smart enough.. i guess that means my phones shot???
jdifiore1 said:
i wasnt smart enough.. i guess that means my phones shot???
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No. I'll help you out. Do you use Gtalk? if so, PM me your email so we can make this easier.

Android Market Update comes with Tablet Tweaks

[Update: Screenshots below]
I just installed the latest update for Android Market (was v3.0.27 now v3.1.3).
First things I checked out were the Announced +1 buttons and PIN lock for Purchases features but I've noticed something else interesting.
First thing I noticed was that everything is slightly bigger (My PixelDensity is the same as before the update). Next thing I noticed is when I went to the Apps section, is that the Categories now Pull out into a Side-Pane instead of their own screen. But the most interesting thing I noticed is that instead of getting the "Staff Picks" screen, I get "Staff Picks for Tablets". To me it seems the App Market now detects your screen size and adjusts some things accordingly.
This can be a Good thing and a Bad thing. Good because tablet designed Apps(including the Market UI tweaks) do look better on the Nook's screen but also Bad because it could alow Google to adjust things depending on Device even more, ie: certain phone apps might only show up on "Phone sized" screens.
What do you guys think of the new Market Update(v3.1.3)?
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{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Does it fix the missing My Apps problem?
FletchF said:
Does it fix the missing My Apps problem?
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Nope...
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FletchF said:
Does it fix the missing My Apps problem?
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Here's the Fix.
If you don't see "Movies" category or the "Videos" app in the New Market here's a Fix.
NOTE: DO NOT USE IF USING OLD MARKET!!
If you have issues return it back to 161!
Root Explorer Method
1. Clear Market data in Application Info
2. Navigate to System folder in Root Explorer and "Mount R/W"
3. Long-press build.prop and "Open in Text Editor"
4. Find "qemu.sf.lcd_density=161" or "ro.sf.lcd_density=161" and change it to 160
5. Reboot
6. Run Market
File Expert Method
1. Clear Market data in Application Info
2. Navigate to /System folder in File Expert
3. Menu-->More-->Mount-->Mount as ReadWrite
4. Copy build.prop to sdcard
5. Press build.prop, Open as Text, Select a Text Editor
6. Find "qemu.sf.lcd_density=161" or "ro.sf.lcd_density=161" and change it to 160, now Save
7. Copy build.prop back to /System, Overwrite when asked
8. Reboot
9. Run Market
If it doesn't work try Clearing the Market data again.
This should allow you to see most missing Apps and Access the Movies category.
If you lose Movies in the Future just Clear the Market data and it'll work again.
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Does this "fix" also deal with the issue that some of your installed apps don't show up in the Market's Update queue when they have updates available?
DiDGR8 said:
Does this "fix" also deal with the issue that some of your installed apps don't show up in the Market's Update queue when they have updates available?
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Yes
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japzone said:
Here's the Fix.
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...to a different problem. The issue with My Apps is the reason CM7 defaults to 161 in the first place, and only applies to those who have already applied the 160 dpi fix. In a CM7 NC set to 160 dpi, My Apps will eventually display only a white space, requiring us go to the Market's App Info and hit Clear Data again.
AFAIK, we're more likely to see a fix for the limited market than for the My Apps issue.
One thing many people seem to miss: any app's individual App Manager page is accessible by longpressing the app shortcut and choosing App Info.
Japzone, you're doing people a disservice by failing to mention that the fix does not persist once the market app does its data update, which occurs at least once a day.
Edit: damn, once again, ninja'ed by the lizard...
Taosaur said:
...to a different problem. The issue with My Apps is the reason CM7 defaults to 161 in the first place, and only applies to those who have already applied the 160 dpi fix. In a CM7 NC set to 160 dpi, My Apps will eventually display only a white space, requiring us go to the Market's App Info and hit Clear Data again.
AFAIK, we're more likely to see a fix for the limited market than for the My Apps issue.
One thing many people seem to miss: any app's individual App Manager page is accessible by longpressing the app shortcut and choosing App Info.
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I know about the Icon long-press shortcut but the app screen sits on scanning for awhile, instead I pull-up Titanium Backup as it's usually quicker.
Now concerning the Market My App issues with 160dpi, personally I'd rather deal with the occasional data wipe then the Oversized UI of 240dpi but that's me. Sorry if I seemed misleading.
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[HOW TO] make your Xperia T/TX/GX Full Screen "Hide Virual Buttons"

Hello All,
I just share to make your Xperia T/TX/GX into full screen mode (Your Device MUST be ROOTED)
First, The apps is not written by me, I just share the apps and the link
Second, I just share my experience on this "If make your device burnt, don't find me!!! ha XD"
To hide your Virtual Button, you need to install the "Full Screen Toggle V2" which come from the Galaxy Nexus
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1497558
Thanks to mrx8836350
But Before you active this Apps, you need to use another apps to make you can press "back , Home, etc...buttons"
So that you need to install the "GN LMT V1.5"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150
Thanks to noname81
The Full Steps (Root your device before start the following steps)
1) Install GN LMT
2) Config the GN LMT, you need to set your Device to "2" from the GN LMT Setting, after that, you assign the action on pie or gestures
"If your gestures is not work, please double confirm you had choose the Device to "2" , from the GN LMT Setting"
3) Test the GN LMT is work or not
4) If work, please make the GN LMT auto start from the GN LMT Setting
5) Install Full Screen Toggle V2 "Must be V2", after that active the Full Screen Toggle
6) Reboot your phone, after that the soft button will disappear and you got the 4.55" full screen
Thanks~~~
Screen Att.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Pie to call the Virtual Buttons "You can use Gestures to do the Back, Home, call Apps etc...."
More details, please goto GN LMT
thanks for the info
edit: this need root for work?
Please for picture with this mod with wallpaper on the full screen, to see the effect.
yes, please a Screenshot
Now I see screenshot in 1 post in threat and it's beautiful. Only one, I think, if status bar is transparent, this will be excellent screen on this phone.
Sent from my LT18 using xda premium
oh my.. nice I want that is there a way to root the .197 firmware now so that I can use this it's really nice
There had been a way to get root on that firmware for a long time...read the all in one thread
Sent from my LT30p xda premium app.
How do I customise the signature on xda premium app?
Hmm nice one! But I can't get LMT to work on CM10 on my Xperia T... Which ROM are you using?
Guys,how to put "recent apps" button in the pie? TIA
Edit: nvm,found it, homelongpress
Tapatalked from my TX
Put button in pie with option task menu in settings on the LM.
Sent from my LT30p using xda premium
Thanks, works great on my T running Curiosity 1.2. Every mm counts on these phones!
My fault... I didn't set the mode to "pie"...
thanks for share
Thanks for this. I'm planning to upgrade to a T very soon and this will be very useful.
However..
I think I may be able to do one better and put these keys in the drop-down notification screen. Which means no extra app's, just a bit of modding.
But I'll need someone to test it on..
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
I'm willing to test for you. Just drop me a pm with modded files. Preferably in cwm flashable zip.
Sent from my LT30p using xda premium
Ticklefish said:
Thanks for this. I'm planning to upgrade to a T very soon and this will be very useful.
However..
I think I may be able to do one better and put these keys in the drop-down notification screen. Which means no extra app's, just a bit of modding.
But I'll need someone to test it on..
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
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Hello Fish (Hope you don't mind I call you fish)
Sound great, but if the Key on the Notification bar, If I play game ... how to exit? cause the Notification Bar not work on game
and when I press back, I can't screen the screen is back, due to the Notification bar cover the screen
I have another idea.... can you make the hide/show Navigator bar button on the Notification bar?? but still can't fix the game issue....
and my appt bammi issue still haven't solve yet = ="
crazymister said:
I'm willing to test for you. Just drop me a pm with modded files. Preferably in cwm flashable zip.
Sent from my LT30p using xda premium
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It'll be in a flashable zip (if I can actually do it!).
I use the Universal Flashing Tool which automatically generates a backup. Very handy for trying out mod's!
windmoon said:
Hello Fish (Hope you don't mind I call you fish)
Sound great, but if the Key on the Notification bar, If I play game ... how to exit? cause the Notification Bar not work on game
and when I press back, I can't screen the screen is back, due to the Notification bar cover the screen
I have another idea.... can you make the hide/show Navigator bar button on the Notification bar?? but still can't fix the game issue....
and my appt bammi issue still haven't solve yet = ="
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I haven't had a chance to work on this yet, but that's a good point. I can probably put the back button in the statusbar but the full-screen issue is a good point. There's not much I can do about that. The camera button can probably be remapped so that's the home button, but that's a bit impractical.
You can always exit games without the home and back buttons anyway
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
guys what do you think about this..you hold down Power butto and you can see there "Turn OFF", "Air plane mode","Silet mode etc", and NEW OPTION "Hide/Show navbar" is this possible to do this?? In my opinion this is the best solution!!
bystry69 said:
guys what do you think about this..you hold down Power butto and you can see there "Turn OFF", "Air plane mode","Silet mode etc", and NEW OPTION "Hide/Show navbar" is this possible to do this?? In my opinion this is the best solution!!
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That's not a bad idea!
This should be possible. Sounds like we'd need to do some smali editing.
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
Ticklefish said:
That's not a bad idea!
This should be possible. Sounds like we'd need to do some smali editing.
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
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Hello Fish,
Finally I can modify the Navigator Button Size by myself
I search many post, no one can tell me how to solve the aapt bammi issue
After a long long search, I found a post said, if aapt not work then bababababa...
The method is, build the unchange version of the framework-res.apk first
after that, modify the res/dimens, then build the modified version
Extract resources.arsc from both unchange / modified framework-res.apk
use the Binary different software to compare which address value is different
After locate the address, and modify the original framework-res / resources.arsc
But the address is not the same, but the pattern is almost the same, so need to search
Use Hexeditor to edit the value which you want "you changed"
Then put back the resources.arsc to the org. framework-res.apk
Then finish~~~~~
PS: modify the Hex address, call up my memory of playing Nitendo to modify the save file or even crack the PC games password ...ha...

Cyanogenmod+windows 7 themes

I just finished customizing my tablet and and I found it was really amazing. I have attached screenshots below
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
*some features do require root
Cyanogenmod
The first thing I did was flash Cyanogenmod 10 one of the nightly builds. You can find these on their website. Then I flashed the play store apps. After to get maximum amount of storage I formated my SD card via cwm recovery. After you finish this the next thing you wanna do is settings--->security----> unknown sources. U wanna make sure there is a check in the box. Then enable USB debugging mode by settings---> devolper options----> check USB debugging mode. It will give a warning ignore and just press OK.
*If you want the greyish blue theme as seen in the notification screenshot its angel theme installed using theme chooser
* the city background is a cm default wallpaper
GMD
Next I installed GMD app. By using this app I get to use gestures similar to the iPad. This app requires root access so allow superuser access when you first open the app.
Windows 7
Install launcher 7 via browser because the play store will tell you its incompatible. To get your system background back look in launcher 7 settings. The menu button is in the screen to the left. To get more stock looking kind of tiles search Google or I could load some just make a request.
*this app does not require root
Multitasking bar
To get the multitasking bar the app is called dock4droid to get a second one at the same time its an app called dialdock which you have to install via browser as well because of incompatible error. One bar I use for recent apps and the other I use as quick launch apps
*this app does not require root
This is my first tutorial so please jus respond with anything u like, dislike (besides spelling), any other requests
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Uou
I Like this my friend , Good Job":good:
So do I.
I'll give it a try soon and let you know
Can you give a link to the theme you were able to apply? Using the nightly from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1791975
The themes I tried give the error "This theme was improperly compiled..." so it seems I can't get any themes to work.
So I tried...
And if I had no pb to download and install the apps, its now hard to get the result I see on your post.
Can you please give more details ?
Thanks in advance
Can you link me to where you downloaded Launcher 7? Can't seem to find where to get it outside the Play Store. Thanks.
I got it. Had to install it on my Shift and copy it from internal memory. Here's the download link from my Dropbox:
http://db.tt/RHYyiROY
Free version so not warez.
Honestly, I like the look but limited options. Went back to Nova Prime for gestures and other tweaks. Hopefully I can find a similar tiles app and if anyone knows of one, please post it.
incompiled improperly
ok so if you tried to apply the theme and you got an error about how the theme is incompiled properly do this
1: backup using rom manager/cwm recovery
2: change lcd density to 140. u can use rom toolbox
3: after the reboot try to apply the theme again and click apply anyway
after this it should be properly installed. u can change the lcd density back but i believe i still have it at 140
flop13 all neccessary info is in the first post if your still having trouble can you send me a screenshot of your homescreen and settings info
ps thanks for the feedback and sorry for the late response
Hi,
Ok, my fault... I didnt install the good "launcher 7"...
But I have some questions...
- How to customize tiles pictures ?
- Does it work in landscape mode ?
- Is it possible to gather apps in a tile ?
- And for the multitasking bar... i'm lost
Great job !!
Thanks
To customize tile pictures like phone SMS and Facebook etc
1 hold the tile till it pops up and press the little pencil/pen
2 slide to customize menu and turn every thing off except background images
3 choose a custom design from the attachment or search the web for some more
4 when done press modify tile
Landscape mode is a little buggy so I keep it in portrait but to activate landscape mode
1 go to launcher 7 settings found in the app drawer
Then unclick orientation lock
If u mean make folder tiles by gather apps yes this can be done by launcher 7 settings then there is a slide menu called folders. Make your folder there then add it by going to app drawer-->menu-->add special tile
Multitasking app is a little tricky
Dock4droid can b downloaded from the play store but dial dock can't so search the apk on Google. Once you get it play around with the settings to your liking
Sent from my GT-P3113 using xda app-developers app
Thanks mate such a shortage of themes as it is thanks for adding
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Nice walkthough thanks :good:
Thanks for the great work

[ROM] 8.9StariROM_1.0 USE Other StariROM post!

This is old Use the Install from this Post!
This is a Rom based on stock Amazon 8.3.0 And requires TWRP installed and working!
**** Use at your Own Risk! I take no responsibility for any damages and or Deaths to you, your Kindle, or anything else, remotely related to the installing, usage, or Testing Of this!!*******
8.9StariROM!! Just for Kindle HD 8.9 only
This is mostly just a combo of stuff put to gather in one package, and does have some glitches to be still worked out! So Make sure you backup everything before you play with this Rom!!
Update 1.0(4/7/2013)
Should have working 4G LTE (let me know if it doesnt)
Has LMT pre-setup
Android News and Weather app (removed old weather app)
Base Rom Amazon 8.3.0
Launcher: Apex Launcher
Apps added in alphabetical orderish:
BusyBox
Air Celculator
Google Chrome
ES File Expoloer
Gallery (stock ICS)
Google Now!!!!!! Link to XDA Post
Google Keep
KFHD xsettings Link to XDA Post
LMT Launcher (provides Black home settings and search replacing stock soft key bar) Link to XDA Post
Google Maps
Market Helper Link to info
Play Store Updated!!!
Quick Bible
Sidebar Lite
SuperSU
WallChanger (use to set wallpaper)
YouTube
Plus a few Widgets: for Calculator, Calendar, and clock
Tweaks: Pimp my rom did to it (not APK)Link to XDA Post
Amazon stuff still left in:
Amazon Shopping
Amazon MP3
Amazon Video
Amazon Appstore (can search and add your apps you one but cant find a list of them)
Calendar (like their calander but not their widget)
Kindle Docs
Email
People
Anything else you want like Kindle can get from Google Play Store,
Download version 1.0!![/URL]Do not install it needs to be extracted and Restored!!
Installation:
Register your kindle before restarting under settings My account
Extract the .Rar file to SDCARD\TWRP\BACKUP\000000\ in its own folder
Go into TWRP
backup your rom in TWRP!!
go to wipe, then Factory reset
Once done go to restore
Then restart and it should load up but may take a little while for fire time
Swipe finger from right to open LMT launcher for back and home settings and search key, swipe from left to open Apps.
This needs work I know! its my first real thing like this and hope to have it install for Zip later! Any help would be nice! Let me know what you think!
Notification in the status bar seams to make the Status bar to restart from the Google Gmail app when you have new mail. You can disable the notifications in the App settings for the Gmail app and it should work!
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[ROM] 8.9StariROM_0.9
Thank for sharing
Thank you lizzord30 for sharing wit us!
I Will test it as soon as I have a chance but would be great if you could post at least a couple pictures.
Thanks !
Glad to see some one working on something. I do not understand why there is not more interest in this device due to the quality and the price point. This is one bad ass piece of hardware and now it is only $270. You can not get a tablet with a screen this good for that price anywhere else. I think it is better than the Transformer prime infinity screen so the only other one that may be better is the Nexus 10 and they both cost more. I already checked out the Nook HD+ and it does not get as bright. Not to mention I have two 7" android tablets and a 10". I love the 8.9" size it is perfect ! Anyway just keep working at it and since the Kindle Free did not manage to block 8.30 I guess I will have to downgrade but If this gets working good it will be worth the work !
Androidaholic said:
Glad to see some one working on something. I do not understand why there is not more interest in this device due to the quality and the price point. This is one bad ass piece of hardware and now it is only $270. You can not get a tablet with a screen this good for that price anywhere else. I think it is better than the Transformer prime infinity screen so the only other one that may be better is the Nexus 10 and they both cost more. I already checked out the Nook HD+ and it does not get as bright. Not to mention I have two 7" android tablets and a 10". I love the 8.9" size it is perfect ! Anyway just keep working at it and since the Kindle Free did not manage to block 8.30 I guess I will have to downgrade but If this gets working good it will be worth the work !
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Thanks! Yea its a really nice piece of hardware, I got it for watching videos/movies and its awesome! Great Screen for full 1080p video, and i think the best sound of any tablet!
About pictures I will be uploading a new one tomrow ill get pictures once I have that build done!
Pictures!
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"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
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Uploading a new build with LMT Preset up! And andorid news weather app. Post Link in OP once its done!
Downloading now... been waiting for something interesting to play with. Want 10.1, but not ready to play around with it just yet, still use stuff it doesn't work with... this? This looks fun.
Thanks =^)
Seamonkey79 said:
Downloading now... been waiting for something interesting to play with. Want 10.1, but not ready to play around with it just yet, still use stuff it doesn't work with... this? This looks fun.
Thanks =^)
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Have fun!
Updated to Version 0.9.1 OP changed!
Might want to add the SDCARD\TWRP\BACKUP\000000\ part... I forgot about it when I was setting it up and had to use the file manager in TWRP to copy it into the BACKUP folder... but she's restoring it now
Seamonkey79 said:
Might want to add the SDCARD\TWRP\BACKUP\000000\ part... I forgot about it when I was setting it up and had to use the file manager in TWRP to copy it into the BACKUP folder... but she's restoring it now
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oops forgot that Updated OP, If your notification bar keeps reloading you need to go into settings-Applications-Notification Settings, then turn it off for Gmail.
lizzord30 said:
oops forgot that Updated OP, If your notification bar keeps reloading you need to go into settings-Applications-Notification Settings, then turn it off for Gmail.
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So far so good... a little odd dealing with the missing bar at the bottom while typing and I'm having some trouble with the background sticking after an unlock, but things are a bit smoother than they were on stock and LMT is great, reminds me of Button Savior on my Nook Color.
Thanks for the work, other than wallpaper I can't think of anything really odd going on. Thanks for the reminder on the GMail, I forgot about that needing to be done when I set things up initially.
Seamonkey79 said:
So far so good... a little odd dealing with the missing bar at the bottom while typing and I'm having some trouble with the background sticking after an unlock, but things are a bit smoother than they were on stock and LMT is great, reminds me of Button Savior on my Nook Color.
Thanks for the work, other than wallpaper I can't think of anything really odd going on. Thanks for the reminder on the GMail, I forgot about that needing to be done when I set things up initially.
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If you use Wallchanger then start service then set your wallpaper their either single or a folder. It should stick but its kinda glitchy. I was trying to get Live wallpapers but not much luck yet.
I'm glad to see development pick up!!
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD using Tapatalk 2
Does this include a stop update script?
ant178 said:
Does this include a stop update script?
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Not yet I will add it into the next build, although not sure exactly which one was successful in stopping the last update, anyone know which one to use? Hope to have a new build by tonight!
chris defeat script works
Also, 4g LTE isn't working/
ant178 said:
Also, 4g LTE isn't working/
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Opps your right I will add 4gLTE in the next build! Should be a nice build making a list of stuff to change now. Try to get it up by tonight. (my upload is crap and takes like over 2hr to upload)
lizzord30 said:
Opps your right I will add 4gLTE in the next build! Should be a nice build making a list of stuff to change now. Try to get it up by tonight. (my upload is crap and takes like over 2hr to upload)
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Thanks a lot for making the rom, I was going to go through learning how to put together something myself based off stock. Who knows how long it would have taken lol.
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It would also be awesome if you could add the clock widget from android 4.2. Here's a picture of it http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zQSzitDaj...h5EHDuc08s/s1600/Android+4.2+Clock+Widget.jpg

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