Hey guys,
Sorry for the poor wording, but there's times where I want a full-blown smart watch using Foamey's ROM but to be honest I love having the watch with the traditional look, and not a watch that looks like a small Android tablet.
What I'd love to do is install his ROM but have it kind of "run in the background", and make it look stock. I would use the Bluetooth Tethering Toggle (preferably as an icon I can swipe to much like a stock Gear has now) to do things like give me access to my Phillips Hue Lights instead of having to grab my phone from the charger.
I'm guessing I just install the launcher but the first time it asks whether I want to use it or the stock launcher when I press home, I just choose the stock launcher? Other than that all my notifications will work just like I'm stock?
Thanks a lot guys.
Yep, just use stock launcher. Launcher determines look. You can switch between launchers
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Is there any way with Launcher Pro or ADW to get the stock clock from 2.1 that has the location and date on it? The one I like is the one that turns from black to white for night and day and has the date in the middle and location on the bottom.
I know, it's silly, but I've gotten used to the clocks that come with the Slide and I want to use them on my Launchers.
Thanks!
I am interested in the stock clock as well, but only to get the stop watch and count down clock back (I know their are downloadable ones too). I thought I remember someone posting the apks for the stock clock a while back...
I mean, I really like LauncherPro and ADW but I've gotten SO used to that clock and if it's sitting in the stock ROM I don't get why I can't get to it via the launchers? I thought there would be a clear way to do this or that I'd at least have the same options of apps and widgets as I did on the Stock OS.
Are you using a custom ROM? If so, those ROMs ultimately control what comes on the phone.
No, I'm just using the stock ROM. I haven't done anything to my phone. I simply don't see the same set of widgets as on the stock OS.
I guess it's my lack of knowledge then as to what the add-on launchers do to your phone...
No, I don't think it's you, I just think something coded into their software impedes access to Stock Widgets on MyTouch Slides.
Not sure if what you guys are talking about is the fact that HTC sense widgets can only be used with the sense launcher. That would be why if you install a alternate launcher all of the sense widgets such as the clocks are not there. There are some sense knockoff clocks and widgets on the market that can be used with other launchers. It is kinda like you cant use live wallpapers with sense launcher but if you install a alternate you can.
I think you just solved my problem. That makes perfect sense.
No I just gotta find a knock off of that day-night one with the date embedded into it.
Thanks
First time ever installing a custom ROM pheww...I honestly didn't like the UI that much especially the dock panel as there is only 3 things i can put and can't customize/ arrange the order of homescreens. Is there a way to change that? Also, I realized that even backing up my apps+ with data using Titanium Backup, there is no Quick Office. Is there a way to restore/recover it? I used it alot before to cheat on my exams and edit docs on the go. Any help is appreciated thanks.
I believe the two main dock replacement apps are LauncherPro (free) and ADWLauncher. Both are highly customizable.
I'm a huge fan of ADW because it's open source. The paid version, ADW EX, is even more awesome. It's even more customizable than the free version and has some nice transition effects when going between home screens.
Yeah I used ADW prior and I loves it, looks like I am going to use it again. Now I realized that when I use Dolphin Browser HD, sites that have Flashplayer, they don't load automatically; instead, I have to click on the download arrow for it to load, is there a way to set it so it automatically loads up flash?
I am using ADW EX and like it.
Quick office can be extract from a stock rom \system\app folder.
chraz13 said:
I used it alot before to cheat on my exams.
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Lol. Nice admission.
chraz13 said:
First time ever installing a custom ROM pheww...I honestly didn't like the UI that much especially the dock panel as there is only 3 things i can put and can't customize/ arrange the order of homescreens. Is there a way to change that? Also, I realized that even backing up my apps+ with data using Titanium Backup, there is no Quick Office. Is there a way to restore/recover it? I used it alot before to cheat on my exams and edit docs on the go. Any help is appreciated thanks.
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Serendipity uses the Launcher2 which is stock. There are other ROM's which use this Launcher which include Stock Gingerbread. Find a launcher from the Market; two have already been named but there are others. As mentioned, extract the quickoffice apk from a stock source. You can read how to do this in the forum since how to do so is covered.
I use Go Launcher. It's like the TouchWiz launcher, but not a giant pile of crap.
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I use Go Launcher. It's like the TouchWiz launcher, but not a giant pile of crap.
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The dock ribbon on the bottom on GoLauncher is fabulous. 5 buttons, scrolls around to two other docks for a total of 15, and each can hold a second, gesture response. So Settings is the main press, but Battery Settings is the swipe up on the icon. Main email is press, Gmail is swipe up on the email icon.
It frees up an amazing amount of space in the copious home screens for widgets.
Thanks for the responses guys. Another question regarding the mobile data, it is now using HSDPA instead of the 3g. When I disable my wifi, shouldn't the mobile data icon show up? It does not come back at all anymore. Do you think it is because before I was using SMODA widget(toggles the 3g)? or is there a way to make it go back to 3G?
Just curious what the GTab owners that are running HC are using as their default launcher? I just flashed HC today, and actually intend on keeping it for a while. My problem is, I really miss using launcher pro on my Froyo roms. Just the ability to resize wigets and define columns and rows is invaluable. I've been reading on Xoom forums that many of it's users have actualy reverted back to ADW or LP. It's also been said that the HC widgets (scrollable) will still work, regardless of the launcher used.
SO...easy question, anybody go back to VTL or LP in lieux of the stock HC launcher? I think I'll mess with it tomorrow and see if I like it better. The one thing I think I like about the stock launcher is the long press ot add items to the home screen.
I am in the same boat. The HC launcher sucks. Sure there are some aspect that are nice but nothing that would make me stick with it as a long term launcher.
I may try my LP+ a little later.
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SO...easy question, anybody go back to VTL or LP in lieux of the stock HC launcher? I think I'll mess with it tomorrow and see if I like it better. The one thing I think I like about the stock launcher is the long press ot add items to the home screen.
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I don't think VTL is compatible with HC.
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I don't think VTL is compatible with HC.
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I was running it for a while to see if I wanted to go in that direction. I never really used VTL all that much. Sometimes too much customization can get confusing. It ran fine while installed, no FCs (well, no more than stock launcher or LP, anyway) and no problems with widgets, etc. I think they probably said that it wasn't compatible for Honeycomb so that folks that install it don't come asking them to fix things. i mean, technically, honeycomb itself is buggy, so until the firmware is stable, a launcher can't be blamed for any hiccups that may occur.
In any case. I ended up installing Launcher Pro, and frankly, I'm loving it. It doesn't have the same honeycomb feel when adding items ot home page, but really, I only do this occasionally, anyway. and the app drawer isn't the same, obviously, but all in all, I like how it looks, and runs. I can use the entire screen for widgets (and resize them BIG +) and icons.
The only thing lost is the dock that's at the top of the HC screens, with search, apps, and + (add item to home screen)
well, I never use search, and I long press ot add items, so all I needed was my app drawer access. I set LP for 1 dock, no background, then added the app drawer icon to the very bottom of the "dock" so it looks like a perminant app drawer icon right above the notification bar. Looks sharp, if you ask me.
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I was running it for a while to see if I wanted to go in that direction. I never really used VTL all that much. Sometimes too much customization can get confusing. It ran fine while installed, no FCs (well, no more than stock launcher or LP, anyway) and no problems with widgets, etc. I think they probably said that it wasn't compatible for Honeycomb so that folks that install it don't come asking them to fix things. i mean, technically, honeycomb itself is buggy, so until the firmware is stable, a launcher can't be blamed for any hiccups that may occur.
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So it does. I gave it another shot and got a pretty sweet setup I think.
So I switched over to LP+ and now my battery life while not on (in standby) sucks and now I am back to the random shut downs when trying to power up from standby. The way it used to with older ROMs witch had never happened with an HC rom.
Now I could be full of it but that is me experience since installing LP+ Take it for what it's worth.
First, I replaced the launcher. Apex Launcher is based on the stock ICS Launcher and looks great, but getting it to work with the weather and clock widgets seems to be crappy. These widgets know how to change layout based on size, and it seems like Apex is failing to notify them of the size change. Anyone know how to get those widgets to use a layout other than the long, thin stripe when using Apex?
Second, I'm wondering if I should replace the camera / gallery apps. Is there a significant advantage to the standard ICS apps? I'm hoping there's some reason Samsung gave us the old Gallery app, but anyone know what it is? Is the stock ICS gallery available to install?
I think if u just wait for a while. Some one will release a "Custom" Rom with re-design. Even though it will be stock with a layer on top of it, it will be all u need.
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I think if u just wait for a while. Some one will release a "Custom" Rom with re-design. Even though it will be stock with a layer on top of it, it will be all u need.
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I'm not really interested in a custom ROM. Trying to stick with the stock roms as much as I can. That doesn't mean I won't install some better apps.
use Quickpic for gallery; significantly better than stock gallery, regardless of OS version!
As for weather widget, here's something to try:
Go to Apex Settings, Advanced settings, then uncheck "resize any widget"
see if the switch to conventional ICS resizing will change the Accuweather widget behaviour...
No guarantee but give it a go!
Hello see the master Vertumus for ICS look on standard and custom ROMs
https://sites.google.com/site/vertumusworld/downloads/Themes/Ice-Cream-Sandwich-Domination
read here as well: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1467985
That's for Gingerbread.
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Yep should have added "watch this thread" to follow for ICS note version when done as ICS only out this week and no one will have it themed yet.
Personally I had a S2 and tried most themes and allways went back to stock plus a ICS look launcher, follow the S2 themes and you will see all themes don't get things right 100% grey txt on black background and then there was CM 9 etc with custom apps themed and you loose some of the original functionality.
Or follow checkrom.com for a ICS vers coming shortly???
Been messing around with null ROM for a day now and I've decided I like TouchWiz better
But soon after I turn the Gear on all my custom apps disappear from the TouchWiz apps folder and so I have to launch Apex to access any of them
Is there any way to keep them there or add them to the home screen? All the apps installed by null ROM stay there; Root browser, SuperSU, etc
What if I install the apps I want on the home screen via custom recovery?
Edit: Actually found out they disappear from the TouchWiz apps drawer when you get a Bluetooth connection
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Been messing around with null ROM for a day now and I've decided I like TouchWiz better
But soon after I turn the Gear on all my custom apps disappear from the TouchWiz apps folder and so I have to launch Apex to access any of them
Is there any way to keep them there or add them to the home screen? All the apps installed by null ROM stay there; Root browser, SuperSU, etc
What if I install the apps I want on the home screen via custom recovery?
Edit: Actually found out they disappear from the TouchWiz apps drawer when you get a Bluetooth connection
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I think there's a build prop edit that's in a guide somewhere on here by fOmey.. How come you prefer touch whiz? I'm using nova with chrooma live wallpaper. Looks pretty cool and the launcher gives me all the customisation I could want
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I think there's a build prop edit that's in a guide somewhere on here by fOmey.. How come you prefer touch whiz? I'm using nova with chrooma live wallpaper. Looks pretty cool and the launcher gives me all the customisation I could want
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I just like the movement and gestures on it as well as the more sleek look, while a normal launcher does work fine it looks fiddly to me. Plus I like having the watch face up front and center, I use WatchStyler. If I were to use a watch face on a launcher I'd have to get rid of the dock which makes getting more apps a bit fiddly
Edit: Did find the thread you were talking about http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606999
Unfortunately it's only for rooted phones, and that's just not possible for me on my Fire Phone right now
https://plus.google.com/106975101901250307319/posts/1v9cVdXYiQ6
That's what my watch currently looks like. I use a nova launcher prime gesture to hide the dock. I'm using an old version of gmd gesture control to hide the status bar and control gestures in app.
I don't use watch style anymore because I didn't like the battery drain. The watch face is stock just long press on the launcher and add widget. When I've time I'll create a better one with zooper. Been busy working on voice control with the gear, I use it to remote control ok Google on my phone.
Can you use android apps on the fire phone? Tasker is massively important to my setup!
That looks pretty nice, if I start having battery problems I might switch over
Yeah the Fire just has Amazon's own Android OS, so it can use any apps, and thanks to a recent update you can actually use the Google Play Store
The only thing I've been having trouble with is Bluetooth tethering, it doesn't have it by default so I've been trying to use PdaNet, but it's not really a big deal
Actually just been messing around with Apex and found how to hide the drawer, so it's quite nice, but it seems WatchStyler is still incompatible with it :'(
Otherwise might switch to it
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That looks pretty nice, if I start having battery problems I might switch over
Yeah the Fire just has Amazon's own Android OS, so it can use any apps, and thanks to a recent update you can actually use the Google Play Store
The only thing I've been having trouble with is Bluetooth tethering, it doesn't have it by default so I've been trying to use PdaNet, but it's not really a big deal
Actually just been messing around with Apex and found how to hide the drawer, so it's quite nice, but it seems WatchStyler is still incompatible with it :'(
Otherwise might switch to it
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Have you read any of the tasgear threads? There's one in the general section and one in the themes and apps section. It takes the watch to a whole new level! I can't stress how useful tasker is with the gear and being able to run it on both phone and watch makes the gear unique.
Well I'm not very well versed in these things, but I've come this far, got the threads saved so I'll take a look