Just a thread to discuss things to add to PAC that are either OEM or just not mainline (like using arrrghhh's kernel over the cm one).
So far all I really have planned to do is the custom kernel and some Droid Ultra apps, as well as setting up the addon.d script to accommodate the Moto apps.
The only PAC sources I'm changing for this are PAC-man/android_vendor_pac (because I have different dependencies that need to be included there) & PAC-Motorola/android_device_motorola_msm8960-common because that's where all the additions are going. Both forks are located on my github page (https://github.com/skeevy420) for those that want to help or submit pull requests.
Hey skeevy, what about adding the Pure Performance mod?
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Maybe bits and pieces of it. Most of what it does can be replicated with init.d scripts or by tweaking existing lines in our init scripts. I think we'd be better off finding better default values for various things rather than flashing a mod and calling it good.
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Maybe bits and pieces of it. Most of what it does can be replicated with init.d scripts or by tweaking existing lines in our init scripts. I think we'd be better off finding better default values for various things rather than flashing a mod and calling it good.
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So, something like what Youngunn did with his HoloBlur X rom?
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Hey skeevy, what about adding the Pure Performance mod?
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I rather see crossbreeder and not PP. LOLbut is not legal to do so due to copyright. But that is why Crossbreeder have over a million downloads
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I'd like to see the quick preview from ICS, added back. I'm not sure if that's possible though.
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So, something like what Youngunn did with his HoloBlur X rom?
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Not sure what all he did with HoloBlur. Right now I'm doing a build with some Moto stuff added and some Interactive tweaks (almost not worth mentioning). Gonna use that build to determine future gov/io tweaking.
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I'd like to see the quick preview from ICS, added back. I'm not sure if that's possible though.
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Each quick preview icon had its own apk's, best we can do for that is push em and see.
Don't know how easy this would be (if possible), but what about replacing (or giving the option to choose between the two like nova launcher does) the JB google search bar with the ICS one? (The clear search bar)
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Don't know how easy this would be (if possible), but what about replacing (or giving the option to choose between the two like nova launcher does) the JB google search bar with the ICS one? (The clear search bar)
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Or replace the built in launcher with Nova.
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Torch on the lock ring like the s4. Make the status bar and navigation ring be hidden on the lockscreen. Status bar could still be shown if I pull it down though.
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Or replace the built in launcher with Nova.
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Yea but I don't think it would be worth it without the full version (and trebuchet already has way more customization option for free). I don't think it would be legal (if its possible to use the full version and put it on a rom for everyone to use) and even if there's no legal problems, its probably just not right seeing as how it would be cheating the developer(s).
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Yea but I don't think it would be worth it without the full version (and trebuchet already has way more customization option for free). I don't think it would be legal (if its possible to use the full version and put it on a rom for everyone to use) and even if there's no legal problems, its probably just not right seeing as how it would be cheating the developer(s).
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Very true. I didn't think about that. Launcher is a matter of personal anyways.
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Very true. I didn't think about that. Launcher is a matter of personal anyways.
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That's why I was saying add the option to switch between them lol. @skeevydude, What'd you think?
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I'm not a programmer or anything close to something that is like that. I have no idea the difficulty of this but I'd LOVE to have group messaging back....at least until hangouts incorporates sms.
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I'm not a programmer or anything close to something that is like that. I have no idea the difficulty of this but I'd LOVE to have group messaging back....at least until hangouts incorporates sms.
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Good idea^
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Just thought of another one, can you bring back Moto actions app?
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Lockscreen Tourch: I don't know how the S4 does it but I found a lockscreen torch commit for aokp. Should be able to merge that in to pac, though it will be a ***** cause the aokp code is in rom control and the pac code is in settings. I'll probably mess with that when I get off work tonight.
Group messaging -- I'd have to look into it. If someone else already knows of one, post a rom that has this feature. Maybe it can be incorporated.
Lockscreen status bar hidden/transparency idea -- See above.
Other Launcher -- If it can be installed from the market then don't ask....I'm only interested in the Ultra Launcher because it dpi scales properly (dpi tweak the AHD stock launcher and see what happens) and has Circles which, imho, is the best thing Moto has done.
Moto Actions -- Ya mean SmartActions? If so, then only the version shipped with Atrix HD/RAZR HD phones. I haven't been able to get the updated SmartActions the Ultra line ships with to work.
Funny thing is only the last 2 ideas will be in the custom pac. Lockscreen crap and messaging are basic rom features and not really device specific like our oem moto/device specific crap I'd like to add are -- they'd be better off being submitted to pac gerrit review to be added to all devices.
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Group messaging -- I'd have to look into it. If someone else already knows of one, post a rom that has this feature. Maybe it can be incorporated.
Moto Actions -- Ya mean SmartActions? If so, then only the version shipped with Atrix HD/RAZR HD phones. I haven't been able to get the updated SmartActions the Ultra line ships with to work.
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I thought that I read that CM 10 has group messaging, but I'm not sure. 4.2 was supposed to support it also. I know our stock AT&T JB rom had it.
Yeah, I meant Smart Actions, it was kinda late when I thought of that and was in the bed...couldn't remember the actual name. I really liked that app, it was simple and less complicated than tasker.
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I thought that I read that CM 10 has group messaging, but I'm not sure. 4.2 was supposed to support it also. I know our stock AT&T JB rom had it.
Yeah, I meant Smart Actions, it was kinda late when I thought of that and was in the bed...couldn't remember the actual name. I really liked that app, it was simple and less complicated than tasker.
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Have you tried Llama?
Or maybe automateit
Related
http://www.peteralfonso.com/2011/10/now-supporting-htc-droid-incredible.html?spref=tw&m=1
http://www.peteralfonso.com/2011/10/now-supporting-htc-droid-incredible.html?spref=tw&m=1
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Meh
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can we get more info on this please?
I thought I wasn't completely ignorant but I couldn't fins any info on those links in reference to what it was all about. Of course I am watching lion king with the little one & can't be caught not paying attention. So maybe I overlooked it. Lol. Never heard of this Guy tho.
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"For those not familiar with this ROM series, some of it's features include:
180 degree rotation
Overclockable kernel
CPU toolkit (can be removed by deleting "Toolkit.apk")
FLAC audio support
Ad-hoc network support
Facebook sync
Reboot option
"Copy All" text option
Low battery sound toggle
Modified widget picker
Headset/headphone icon in statusbar
Latest Google apps
Busybox
Bug fixes/code improvement from CyanogenMod"
Smokeey said:
"For those not familiar with this ROM series, some of it's features include:
180 degree rotation
Overclockable kernel
CPU toolkit (can be removed by deleting "Toolkit.apk")
FLAC audio support
Ad-hoc network support
Facebook sync
Reboot option
"Copy All" text option
Low battery sound toggle
Modified widget picker
Headset/headphone icon in statusbar
Latest Google apps
Busybox
Bug fixes/code improvement from CyanogenMod"
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Basically a modified cm or aosp ROM? I will check it out. I used to be die hard aosp till the recent sense ROMs but like to have a aosp back up or zip in case of emergency cause I know they will be there in a tight. Thanks or sharing. Always good to see something new.
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Basically a modified cm or aosp ROM? I will check it out. I used to be die hard aosp till the recent sense ROMs but like to have a aosp back up or zip in case of emergency cause I know they will be there in a tight. Thanks or sharing. Always good to see something new.
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Exactly. Might try this still though.
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Never heard of this Guy tho.
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Here's a snippet of Peter Alfonso, I'm used to seeing his name on various Android blogs. He's one of the top dev's on XDA, gathered his fame on the OG Droid. http://www.droid-life.com/2010/08/10/the-tato-series-an-interview-with-peter-alfonso/
Pete was the best developer for the original Droid in my opinion. The GPA series is stock with a few enhancements. They are excellent ROMs if you want something very close to stock.
Ok guys, im sorry I haven't gotten back at ya in a while but I have made wonderful progress, I am done with the rom. Only one problem, apktool is giving me this weird issue that I am not sure on how to fix but I had an epiphany on the rom and what is in it
What is going to be in this rom?
Shot of adrenaline
Complete red ics theme, transition animations and every thing
And a thanks to jrummy on letting me use liberty as a base for the rom,
AOSP rom later on in the distant future
Planned release date: as soon as I clear the issue w/ apktool
Please make requests in comments.
Notification toggles
Gsm fix
And the power of liberty
GNex boot ani vid
http://m.youtube.com/?client=mv-verizon-us#/watch?v=rcRadbmS4lE
Droid razr boot ani
http://m.youtube.com/?client=mv-verizon-us#/watch?v=QSKTHwd_ZTs
P.s can any1 help out w/ apktool?
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goog idea good luck!
RESTART option next to SHUT down
Better BlurCamera from Atrix
and some free aplications already installed, like Ymess,Gtalk,skype,facebook,office,...and feel free to add.
some start-up tweaks options, because i belive that less animations/sound means faster start-up.
1% Battery Increments
Build.prop edits for speed and increased battery life
Built-in permanent root via mount_ext3.sh file in bin
- GSM fix from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1326310
- Power toggles in drop-down-notification
- Better camera from Atrix (if needed vs the new 5.7.xxx rom)
- Options for Universal Inbox and Default text and maybe other requests (maybe like liberty rom options?)
- permanent root
Thanks! I'll check it out once its released
Yeah all of these requests with a non black theme perhaps, we have a few black them'ed roms already. Universal inbox is the biggest request I have and the stock lock screen with stock media player, these are all I need.
-smc
Thanks for your input everyone, which boot ani would you like?
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jojo4747 said:
Thanks for your input everyone, which boot ani would you like?
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Haven't seen either boot animation..vid?
Oh and I like black themes . don't care much about themes tho.. simple = better IMO
nexus, or this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFMBfTlv5SA&feature=related
BUT WITHOUT the sound...
or just a simple black screen for the fastest start-up
i like the galaxy one better
appwidgetpicker
reboot in power options
if u can, make the ics lockscreen the main lockscreen (get rid of sliding door completely)
on the camera, which is better, the atrix or the 5.7? ive been using the 5.7 one lately
I personally think the 5.7 cam is way better, as soon as I loaded mav rom my camera is at least three times faster,
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What do you mean by app widget picker?
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i like the galaxy one better
appwidgetpicker
reboot in power options
if u can, make the ics lockscreen the main lockscreen (get rid of sliding door completely)
on the camera, which is better, the atrix or the 5.7? ive been using the 5.7 one lately
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What do you mean by app widget picker?
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its an app that groups widgets...so instead of an app that lists, say 4 diff size widgets, itll be listed once, then by selecting it youll get all the choices
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=780828
Oh yeah that is a good addition
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I personally think the 5.7 cam is way better, as soon as I loaded mav rom my camera is at least three times faster,
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i thought so, but since some had mentioned it i wasnt sure
to everyone still using the atrix cam, try the new 5.7 cam. its very fast, WAY better than what we originally started with
Alright, so I am including the gnex boot ani, and notification widgets, and i will see if I could include the reboot options. I currently have the ics status bar working, it was very hard figuring out how to match the strings.xml with motorolas xml's, I will begin working hard on the rom tomorrow, today I am very busy
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I would like to have all the benefits in XT883 Rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1249720
Razr boot animation. although im pretty sure we can download the boot animations seperate and dump them in datal/local for either if we wanted
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its an app that groups widgets...so instead of an app that lists, say 4 diff size widgets, itll be listed once, then by selecting it youll get all the choices
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=780828
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None of my widgets have different 'sizes'?
Oh..will you include GSM fix? It's not a big deal for me to change the value manually.. but it doesn't harm adding the fix at all! (turns off verizons trick to fake bad signal)
Where could you find the gsm fix?
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Where could you find the gsm fix?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1326310
Just edit build.prop and change the line
ro.mot.phonemode.vzwglobalphone=1
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ro.mot.phonemode.vzwglobalphone=0
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i thought so, but since some had mentioned it i wasnt sure
to everyone still using the atrix cam, try the new 5.7 cam. its very fast, WAY better than what we originally started with
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and where can we find that 5.7 cam?
yeah, that GSM fix is good to have!
I like how well emoji work with iOS devices and would like to not have to rely on the spotty Handcent add on to see them in texts. Any ideas as to how I could build them in to the phone's /system/font (probably here) partition so that they're native? I'd like them to work across the phone, not just sometimes in Handcent. Support for Twitter and the like would be a great addition.
Sure, some/most of you will think it's stupid/useless/dumb etc., but when how many friends have iPhones, I'd like it to "just work". Haha!
Thanks for advice! I plan on tackling this myself or with the help of others who may be interested, I just don't know where to get the images and encoding info to build into a font, or how to build a font.
Ok, just by decompiling the Handcent Plugin, I now seem to have all of the drawable and drawable-hdpi emoji images... Now, how does encoding work?
Im running AOKP and it has native emoji support. I had to enable it in the settings. I don't know if that helps you any but, just saying.
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Im running AOKP and it has native emoji support. I had to enable it in the settings. I don't know if that helps you any but, just saying.
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D3 ICS AOKP or on the GNex? (Weren't you one who got a GNex?) I could download that and dig through it to see where it might be contained.
I'm downloading M6 from AOKP now to look around. Your specific build would be nice as well. Is it just text support or device wide (Twitter etc.)?
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D3 ICS AOKP or on the GNex? (Weren't you one who got a GNex?) I could download that and dig through it to see where it might be contained.
I'm downloading M6 from AOKP now to look around. Your specific build would be nice as well. Is it just text support or device wide (Twitter etc.)?
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D3(xt860) i wish i had a gnex. It's the 20120713 nightly. It's only the mms.apk. Whatsapp also has it if you want another app to poke through.
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I feel like there needs to be something in the system of the phone that whenever the coding is encountered for an emoji, it's pointed directly to the corresponding image. Does anyone know how they're encoded/decoded? Isn't it Unicode?
This should help a lot...
http://punchdrunker.github.com/iOSEmoji/table_html/
I don't know if it helps but in /system/lib there is a file called libemoji.so (note I've changed roms again, this is in liberty I found this.) Not sure if other roms have it, or if it's even relevant, but with a name like that...
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I'm trying to talk to the guys in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1522437&page=2 because they've got black/white emoji to appear with the font being edited. Now, can we just point the font to colored emoji...? Time to spend some more time researching and trying. Ideally, I'd want to make it a flashable add-on so that it works universally.
Encouraged by the people in the Trinity Four Thread, I'd like to present the Primerunner on XDA. It aims to be a simple and lightweight rom based on AOSP. Stability is also of critical concern to me. Should be usable as a daily driver.
It was initially built -with fun in mind- for my friends and me, but I was persuaded to share it, so here you are.
Some features of the rom
Primerunner^TM navbar - automatic layout change from 3 to 4 buttons
enhanced QuickSettings with support for long-press/click
pulling notifications in the top-right corner opens QS
custom bootanimation by uRRs
custom navbar icons by uRRs (moved to a separate zipthemer addon)
custom wallpapers by buddhalou
Koush's Superuser
enhanced power menu, only visible if unlocked
notification led customization
theme engine
minimal options
loads of bugfixes and optimizations "under the hood"
built from source
bull****-free
Extras
uRRs' Predator-style ZipThemer softkeys, packaged by @smenes
simple Primerunner wallpapers by @buddahlou
Sony Sketch fonts by @smenes
Primerunner theme engine theme (beta)
Still some things to do...
various cosmetics, theming
own settings front-end for QS, sync tile
move wallpaper contributions to own apk done
persistent Primerunner navbar mode
other things i probably don't remember
...
Shout-outs
for keeping their source open all the time. Couldn't have learned so much how things work in Android without them:
everyone living out the open-source philosophy, especially
the Evervolv team
the CyanogenMod team
the AOKP team
the Trinity/Rasbean team
and Sparksco
Instructions
download and flash via recovery (gapps already included)
flash your favorite kernel afterwards, if applicable
if you're coming from another rom, perform a wipe first
it is rumored that a wipe is not always needed, but this is unsupported here
Complete history
Primerunner sources (usually updated in due time)
Downloads
Get Primerunner within the thread, via Rom Manager or here:
Primerunner mirror by @Carlbark (1000 thanks!)
Primerunner roms (thx waxxweasel)
Kernal Downloads
Primerunner kernels (thx to waxxweasel)
Feel free to request features, but be aware that I won't include them necessarily if I don't see a reason.
New versions are released whenever I find spare time to work on the rom (or if a critical bug is fixed).
Enjoy!
AW: [ROM][AOSP] Primerunner
Veeeery nice.
awesomeee
nice to have you here now.congratz
for all the people outside-->try that rom, its fast,stable and almost stock with some features from op
AW: [ROM][AOSP] Primerunner
Oh this doesn't happen to have long-press volume button title skipping?
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Oh this doesn't happen to have long-press volume button title skipping?
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Nope, but it hits 24K in Antutu.
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Been running this ROM for 2 days since stumbling across it in the trinity thread; hands down one of the smoothest and fastest Roms I've ever tried. Currently running it with Matrix 6.0 gpuOC and its smooth, fast and I'm getting amazing battery life. Love the auto 3 to 4 nav bar and custom icons (maybe prefer some different icons but they're cool). It's got all the tile options I need, only request would maybe be some percentage battery mods (which I'm sure there are some flash able ones I could apply but didn't want to risk messing up anything with your ROM as it's running so smooth!). Thanks for your great work :beer:
Oh, as mentioned above, long press volume to skip tracks would be awesome, saves me a lot when driving :thumbup:
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Been running this ROM for 2 days since stumbling across it in the trinity thread; hands down one of the smoothest and fastest Roms I've ever tried. Currently running it with Matrix 6.0 gpuOC and its smooth, fast and I'm getting amazing battery life. Love the auto 3 to 4 nave bar and custom icons (maybe prefer some different icons but they're cool). It's got all the tile options I need, only request would maybe be some percentage battery mods (which I'm sure there are some flash able ones I could apply but didn't want to risk messing up anything with your ROM as itswrunning so smooth!). Thanks for your great work :beer:
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the navbar icons are really crazy hehe
but in op post there are zip themes for custom keys.have a look^^
pa.pn2 said:
awesomeee
nice to have you here now.congratz
for all the people outside-->try that rom, its fast,stable and almost stock with some features from op
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You've been raving about this ROM for a couple days now, I have got to give it a try. :thumbup:
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Glad to see it here
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the navbar icons are really crazy hehe
but in op post there are zip themes for custom keys.have a look^^
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Yeah, it takes a little while, but the funky nav bar icons are starting to grow on me, unique for sure, lol.
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ive been dirty flashing this rom and various rasbean jelly builds over each other(with the trinity kernel of course), without a wipe, for the past few days. not a single issue, except that my benchmark scores are too high with this rom :silly:
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ive been dirty flashing this rom and various rasbean jelly builds over each other(with the trinity kernel of course), without a wipe, for the past few days. not a single issue, except that my benchmark scores are too high with this rom :silly:
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A bit off topic but I just compared the details of your scores to mine (I'm running Jellybro) and noticed that the biggest difference between this ROM and mine is in the RAM performance. I'm getting identical scores in graphics and IO (I get 7391 IO in quadrant). I can also deduct from the scores that only the floating point performance is better while the integer is even. I do have slight clock advantage as I am running 1836.
I hope this info is helpful
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A bit off topic but I just compared the details of your scores to mine (I'm running Jellybro) and noticed that the biggest difference between this ROM and mine is in the RAM performance. I'm getting identical scores in graphics and IO (I get 7391 IO in quadrant). I can also deduct from the scores that only the floating point performance is better while the integer is even. I do have slight clock advantage as I am running 1836.
I hope this info is helpful
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graphics should be the same, as we are limited to 60fps(there are hacks to increase this, but its not a true more than 60 fps), the i/o should be similar as it will vary a little up/down per run.
I can't get the quick settings control panel to save to save the order I want the tiles to be in. Doesn't seem to change for me. Other than that this ROM is very nice and stable. Love the nav bar soft keys, very cool.
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Chochiwpg said:
I can't get the quick settings control panel to save to save the order I want the tiles to be in. Doesn't seem to change for me. Other than that this ROM is very nice and stable. Love the nav bar soft keys, very cool.
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You have to enable the tiles in the order you want. After that, just reboot. Everything will be fine.
I know it's pesky. We got to deal with that, until we got a new settings frontend.
freerunner said:
You have to enable the tiles in the order you want. After that, just reboot. Everything will be fine.
I know it's pesky. We got to deal with that, until we got a new settings frontend.
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Oh OK, didn't realize I had to reboot, just thought I could change the settings and save. Thank you. Great ROM, very fast and love the softkeys changing from 3 to 4 when needed. Very smart and user friendly, unique as well, love it. :thumbup:
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Good job :thumbup:
Gaaps are included I'm assuming? Anyone have wallet working?
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Gaaps are included I'm assuming? Anyone have wallet working?
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Yes they are included; I haven't tried wallet yet. I'm sure you can get it to work as it's very stock.
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thank!!!!!
good rom!
I just saw this newly developed app, Themer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mycolorscreen.themer&hl=en
Is anyone using it? How does it work? I guess the easiest solution is just to install it. But the waiting list is so long. I want to know if this app can install a homescreen theme without purchasing the apps that the original designers used. Thanks.
Looks like you can do the same stuff with exposed framework
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yeah. I am using it. waiting for more themes. I check it every couple of days to see if I like any of them.
I'm not 100% sure what will happen if you get a theme that used widgets you don't have. The themes that come preinstalled use Themer widgets that come with the launcher so they work out of the box on any phone. One of the widgets is very powerful like uccw.
Sent from my Moto X.
Well, the waiting period was shortened. With this code "MSTRCD" I was able to use Themer...after five minutes, I decided to uninstall it for such reasons as: 1, not really customizable after I applied a theme. For instance, I cannot resize a widget. 2, There is no simple way to switch a default app if I change my mind later.
Themer indeed can do multiple homescreens. But again, it is hard to Create anything new.
So far, the major downside of Buzz is it consumes more rams than Themer.
If you are interested in using it now, I got the code from here: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/10/10/grab-this-themer-beta-invite-code-good-for-40000-uses-and-help-mycolorscreen-test-its-beefed-up-servers/
freeintruth said:
I guess I am just trying to see the main difference between Themer and Buzz launcher. With Buzz, for the widgets to work, which I do not already have, I need to download them. Some recent screens on mycolorscreen require Zooper Widget that costs $2...and Buzz cannot yet do the overlapping widgets. I wonder Themer can actually solve all of them together and remain to be free.
Oh, forgot to ask one more question: the biggest thing with Buzz, for me at least, is to be able to have multiple wallpapers. Can Themer do various homescreens in case I like three or four screens?
Thanks guys for the input.
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I bet most people that build themes will use the included widgets and other built-in features. You can have as many pages you want and can have different wallpapers for each of them. Have a look at this video about how to theme with Themer...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kJUZM0Vl3Ys
Its cool. Just needs more themes!!
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I just got it set up yesterday. It's a really cool concept and it works as advertised but there just aren't any themes that I like at the moment. I'm sure once it's out of beta a ton of themes will pop up.
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I've had it for about a week and I like it. Like said above , it needs more themes but that will most likely not be a problem when it is out of beta. And to the post above it is actually still very customizable. More that the stock launcher but not as much as something like nova. I am impressed by it and can't wait to see what they bring in the future.
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KNiGHTx4 said:
I've had it for about a week and I like it. Like said above , it needs more themes but that will most likely not be a problem when it is out of beta. And to the post above it is actually still very customizable. More that the stock launcher but not as much as something like nova. I am impressed by it and can't wait to see what they bring in the future.
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I agree. I prefer nova for now. Maybe once some more themes are out I'll switch over.
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Got a free code for Themer: TJMUH7. Enjoy
I tried it, but concluded that Themer is basically for the less experienced and the lazy users. The biggest problem with it is that it requires you to set it as your default launcher, which means that you lose all the useful features of nova launcher or whatever custom launcher you had before. No matter how simple it is to switch themes, the launcher is too important to the overall android experience to replace it.
With that said, if you take the time, you can port whatever full theme you like from mycolorscreen.com using the appropriate apps and get proper theming without replacing your launcher. Personally, themes are not a big deal because I feel like I will get bored of it very quickly. So I just stick with changing the wallpaper once a week and call it day.
Its a pretty cool app that makes theming your phone really easy by just selecting the theme, downloading it, then apply. It's kind of like the MIUI theme app but I think that was for just lock screens. There was a couple really neat themes I liked, I just couldnt sacrifice all of my nova launcher settings for this launcher. Plus having quick access to my most frequently used apps on the desktop was a must.
Was but the themes sometimes are more restrictive than I would like
AndreaCristiano said:
Was but the themes sometimes are more restrictive than I would like
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This^
I've only been using it for a few hours and as much as I love the look, I don't know if I can sacrifice the function of Apex/Nova.
AndreaCristiano said:
Was but the themes sometimes are more restrictive than I would like
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cc16177 said:
This^
I've only been using it for a few hours and as much as I love the look, I don't know if I can sacrifice the function of Apex/Nova.
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I know I would like to see gestures and more transition animations added to Themer. What functions are you guys missing?
mentose457 said:
I know I would like to see gestures and more transition animations added to Themer. What functions are you guys missing?
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Basically the themes sometimes are too all encompassing
AndreaCristiano said:
Basically the themes sometimes are too all encompassing
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I agree. Why not make your own? There are some really nice features. The themer everything widget just like uccw but imo better implemented. You can easily, without another app, set different wallpapers for each page. I'm pretty optimistic that it will turn into a great launcher, possibly better than the competition.
mentose457 said:
I agree. Why not make your own? There are some really nice features. The themer everything widget just like uccw but imo better implemented. You can easily, without another app, set different wallpapers for each page. I'm pretty optimistic that it will turn into a great launcher, possibly better than the competition.
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Possible we will see
gunnyman said:
yeah. I am using it. waiting for more themes. I check it every couple of days to see if I like any of them.
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If you find something you like, you CAN spend a few minutes to tweak it to your liking. I found one and changed the background to black - bam! Done.
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I'm not 100% sure what will happen if you get a theme that used widgets you don't have. The themes that come preinstalled use Themer widgets that come with the launcher so they work out of the box on any phone. One of the widgets is very powerful like uccw.
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No problem. IIRC simiclock/simitext are two examples. They are automagically there.
eyeisdasteve said:
Its cool. Just needs more themes!!
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Again, it was about a five minute learning curve, without looking at the tutorial to start making my own, BASED off of what I downloaded.
_MetalHead_ said:
I just got it set up yesterday. It's a really cool concept and it works as advertised but there just aren't any themes that I like at the moment. I'm sure once it's out of beta a ton of themes will pop up.
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I specifically like the theme "Now" and turned the background black. Download something close to what you like and then head to the latrine for a deuce. You will leave with something you can work with.
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I know I would like to see gestures and more transition animations added to Themer. What functions are you guys missing?
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They just removed this from the voting yesterday, maybe they are adding this in soon?
I ultimately stopped using themer for the time being due to lack of functionality with G+ and Hangouts. I really like the unread SMS and Email counter that you can add (like I did with my modified "Now" theme), but something similar should/could be added for G+, Hangouts and surely other things that people use (voice, skype, IRC...)
BTW, I have nothing to do with this app. I'm fighting my hardest to stay stock/unrooted with my Moto X and themer is pretty nice helper when I start to get bored.