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any one interested in doing some custom today plugins?? im a graphic artist with 10 years experience developing custom gui. most of the code is prob avail allready...we simply need to skin it and move it arround.
i have a crap load of high end stock icons (the latest styles)
im assuming if this is all xml based it will be a breeze
things id like to skin
1) callendar reminders
2) missed calls
3) new text mes
4) new email
5) quick links
6) favorite people
the existing today screen is really close, but things need to change to make it pretty. and finger friendly.
again, if you are a developer wishing to create an aesthetically pleasing and informative usefull today screen, lets chat.
this could be a for profit venture... but keeping it free for the community is desireable
thank you for reading
there is already a customizer for the htc home screen, i would look there to see if that could meet your demands before getting someone to bust out a new one. Best of luck to you on this.
problem is, it still needs to be customized to make it more informative/intuitive.
i cant stand how small my email button is, its impossible to find sometimes (stuck in tabs) there are a lot of icky things about it.
thank you, conrad
It would be awesome if there was an application to use the MBW-150 bluetooth watch on the G1. Is anyone developing one?
-Tyler
I'll bite. I'd buy one if I didn't have to use a sony ericson phone to use it.
[IDEA]A new contact app(2 preview screenshots)
Does anybody think the built-in contact app is not easy to use?
I'm working on a new contact app called aContact which provides a new UI to access to contact data and some more features.
So,anybody has any idea about this new app or found the disadvantages of the built-in contact app??
THANKS
I will post the scrrenshots after I finished the first version.
Thanks again for your advices!
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There are two screenshots.Any advice?
The best contact manager I've used was the one built into SPB Mobile Shell for Winmo.
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The best contact manager I've used was the one built into SPB Mobile Shell for Winmo.
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OK.I'm now using the htc touch diamond.I will try SPB Mobile Shell.
Thanks for your advice
nice idea even though i dont mind the g1's contact app i know it can be better.
some things i think you should add:
-ability to view contacts in groups or categories
- if possible assign ringtones to group
- have the number/letter show up when scrolling like the icontact for wm
- integrate it so that when someone send you a number you can long press and add number to you contact manager or you can make it retrieve contacts through google.
- have birthday
haitiankid4lyf said:
nice idea even though i dont mind the g1's contact app i know it can be better.
some things i think you should add:
-ability to view contacts in groups or categories
- if possible assign ringtones to group
- have the number/letter show up when scrolling like the icontact for wm
- integrate it so that when someone send you a number you can long press and add number to you contact manager or you can make it retrieve contacts through google.
- have birthday
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Yes!I am strongly agree with you!
The built-in contact has no birthday records!
BTW,I think iContact is a nice app on WM.
[REQ] Android App Ideas
hello android users,
I am a developer on the windows mobile side of things (see the M2DC thread for an example of my work) and I am thinking I might like to move over to developing for android.
I have a few problems, first, I don't have a device, this is not a huge deal at the moment because I can just use the SDK emulator for now, but I will be purchasing a device later on if I like developing for this platform. The second problem is that I need help with ideas for some simple apps... since I do not have a G1 to handle on a daily basis I don't really get the chance to feel things out and discover where an app might come in useful.
So my request is this. Does anyone have any ideas for "simple" android applications? Anything they wish the phone did better? Or a simple functionality that they wish the phone had? Reading through this forum it looks like there is a demand for OCR and possibly something to make applying new themes/skins easier? Or the TextTwist Game?
Of these 3 the game sounds the most interesting, the theme changer sounds good too because that is what my current development in windows mobile does, and the OCR is most likely out of my league at the moment.
I am open to any app ideas, I'm just looking for something to get me started and get me interested in the platform.
A few apps i would like to see as follows
1. A reboot option in shut down menu "if possible".
2. Digital Clock for homescreen
3. Screen Capture
4. Camera Zoom option
5. Checkers
Hope this helps a bit, good luck!
An application that kills tasks running in the background (although most folks say it's not possible right now), video recorder, night mode for camera, or Sirius/XM internet streamer similar to SiriusWM5 (I'm not sure that one is possible at the moment either...). Of course, you could create widgets (something more simple) but the source code won't be available to next year allegedly.
- Office suite (word and excel file editor)
- Youtube downloader from phone (like iphone mxtube)
- Super Mario Chronicles !!!!!
- FlightGear portable
- compiz fusion !! (not important but just tto test phone power to my friend that have an Iphone)
- More widget
haitiankid4lyf said:
nice idea even though i dont mind the g1's contact app i know it can be better.
some things i think you should add:
-ability to view contacts in groups or categories
- if possible assign ringtones to group
- have the number/letter show up when scrolling like the icontact for wm
- integrate it so that when someone send you a number you can long press and add number to you contact manager or you can make it retrieve contacts through google.
- have birthday
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You can view contacts in groups - Contacts - Menu - Display Group (created on GMAIL page).
Ringtones to groups would be nice, but for now you may just display a group and assign them all a ringtone
The long press to dial/save numbers in SMS has been addressed and should be in the final version of Android 1.0.
A birthday? Ehrmm.... Would personally prefer that to stay where it is (in my calendar).
I would like it to integrate the Dialer and searching for contacts, so i can just start typing a name or a number and it would show me the matching contacts. (I think SpellDial does this but is not very robust).
Thanks
Need view sort by last name, company, etc.
jhales said:
Need view sort by last name, company, etc.
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OK.I'm working on this.
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OK.I'm working on this.
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This is tougher because the gmail contacts (web) only has one field for the name...
--M
Thank you very much for the input guys, I really appreciate it. These lists are definitely getting the creative juices flowing... I will see what I can put together.
If possible I will open source the beta version of my first program and post the beta packages here on xda for everyone to use without charge... I am still learning the whole process so we will see what happens in the end
Thank you for the suggestions, and I am still open to hearing more
I guess "simple" is also relative to your level of proficiency in Java and mobile development. As far as holes in the shipped operating system that could use fixing, there are many points to attack. Some could be done in the JVM, others would have to be done in native c. Examples include:
An office suite
Video recording
Touchscreen text input (API will expose this in 09Q1)
A simple but high-quality word or puzzle game would be great tho.
Edit: welcome aboard the Android side too ;-)
jashsu said:
I guess "simple" is also relative to your level of proficiency in Java and mobile development. As far as holes in the shipped operating system that could use fixing, there are many points to attack. Some could be done in the JVM, others would have to be done in native c. Examples include:
An office suite
Video recording
Touchscreen text input (API will expose this in 09Q1)
A simple but high-quality word or puzzle game would be great tho.
Edit: welcome aboard the Android side too ;-)
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I agree with you 100%, the system stuff sounds good, but of the posted ideas and from what I have seen there is a small demand for "simple" games, and this is the direction I plan on going initially, games are fun to make and they should give me a decent overview of what is involved in throwing together an app.
As far as my java proficiency... I can definitely get by. I have a few websites that rely completely on the google web toolkit, and my bachelors degree was typical of an early 2008 CS curriculum, 2 years of java to learn what OO programming is, and then 2 years of C to learn about the fun stuff (pointers, threads, compilers, OS's, etc...). but like I said before I am just looking to make a traditional application, and I think that it is going to end up being a game of some sort,
I don't have a device yet, if I get one it would be pretty much a development only device, so I am trying to get my feet wet with an app or 2 before I decide to get one. I did manage to get a few minutes with a G1 today and I must say that the device feels so much better than my Titan, that capacitive touchscreen is awesome.
Once I get something going I will startup a new project on google code so I can take advantage of the free svn server and start posting my progress
fun stuff (pointers
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I have to admit that might be the first time i've seen the word "fun" and "pointers" so close together ;-)
I did manage to get a few minutes with a G1 today and I must say that the device feels so much better than my Titan, that capacitive touchscreen is awesome.
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Capacitive touch screens feel great and and quite responsive but they do have their caveats too. The main one is that accuracy of input is lower than with a stylus. You'll have to keep that in mind when you design the UI. You can scale the size of the emulator on screen to match an actual G1's physical screen size (emulated pixels might be mangled though).
Once I get something going I will startup a new project on google code so I can take advantage of the free svn server and start posting my progress
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Looking forward to it There are some specific android development communities you can check out too for more relevant talk on android java programming. anddev.org I think is a popular site.
I was thinking for all the people who are trying to make themes a compiled list of everything you could change and what it is would be priceless and make the process a lot easier.
I can not do this alone; however, would be willing to do it if some people helped out.
let me know!
w/ screen shots would be incredible....
That would be a monumental task, and one that would have to be done again, or added to, once cupcake comes out....
It's just not worth it....
(in my opinion)
Stericson
Oooh. I didn't think of cupcake....hmmm.
Maybe we could scrape up an image file which consisted of a grid of various screenshots, showing all the basic visual elements in android. Then we could draw arrows from each element going to a list of the .png+.xml filenames which are used to construct the element, making them easier to find and alter. Sort of like when you are looking at a datasheet for a washing machine, with the exploded view of all the parts, and the corresponding part numbers. Only instead of a washing machine it would be a picture(s) of the android desktop, and instead of part numbers there would be a list of the corresponding .pngs (and .xml's) that make up that element. Then we could post the .psd of the "android theme datasheet" on the forum so that people could expand on it, sort of like a wiki. This way the project would be a collaborative effort, and less daunting of a task for one individual. I think it would be easy enough to update the image after cupcake comes out, or to make a new one even. I could get started in the next few days after I finish my first attempt at a theme (and get a little better aquainted with the android structure). I hope I described my idea thoroughly enough, I think it would work well. Tell me what you guys think.
So, I have absolutely no knowledge of any type of Android coding, but I'm hoping to learn through trial and error. I've always hated the native Music app -- especially its appearance, but also certain features here and there. My question is, how can I go about editing this?
I'm in the process of re-skinning the APK, basically replacing the old images with better ones. But how would I go about more substantive edits? Suppose I wanted to change the background color to white and the text to black, or the time-jumper at the bottom of the screen from orange, how would I go about that? There's some XML files in the APK, but whenever I open them, I get a bunch of odd characters that I can't really make sense of.
Am I correct in assuming that the source code is not available for Music.apk? If it is, how do I get it and where do I go from there?
Like I said, I'm an absolutely beginner at app creation/modding, but I'm usually a pretty quick learner. I went from zero web design experience to replacing my University's housing website with a brand new one in less than a week, so if I get a push in the right direction, I should be good to go. I did a site search for tutorials on modding a system app, but couldn't find anything.
Any help?
PS: Once I get some edits started (if I ever get that far), I'll definitely be sharing it with XDA. So, any advice you could provide could be mutually beneficial!
jay652 said:
So, I have absolutely no knowledge of any type of Android coding, but I'm hoping to learn through trial and error. I've always hated the native Music app -- especially its appearance, but also certain features here and there. My question is, how can I go about editing this?
I'm in the process of re-skinning the APK, basically replacing the old images with better ones. But how would I go about more substantive edits? Suppose I wanted to change the background color to white and the text to black, or the time-jumper at the bottom of the screen from orange, how would I go about that? There's some XML files in the APK, but whenever I open them, I get a bunch of odd characters that I can't really make sense of.
Am I correct in assuming that the source code is not available for Music.apk? If it is, how do I get it and where do I go from there?
Like I said, I'm an absolutely beginner at app creation/modding, but I'm usually a pretty quick learner. I went from zero web design experience to replacing my University's housing website with a brand new one in less than a week, so if I get a push in the right direction, I should be good to go. I did a site search for tutorials on modding a system app, but couldn't find anything.
Any help?
PS: Once I get some edits started (if I ever get that far), I'll definitely be sharing it with XDA. So, any advice you could provide could be mutually beneficial!
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android_source_root/packages/apps/Music
Not exactly a secret.
Why wouldn't it be available?
Ipod touch music player
not even kidding and all apple hatred aside, i've always wanted a ipod touch style music player on android! the touch music player is nice looking and very easy to navigate through. if you could make something like that, it would be PERFECT!
pbonello said:
not even kidding and all apple hatred aside, i've always wanted a ipod touch style music player on android! the touch music player is nice looking and very easy to navigate through. if you could make something like that, it would be PERFECT!
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Something like that would be pretty simple cause its just list views that expand other list views.
As for starting to edit you can change most of the colors is the strings.xml and the layout xmls. For images make sure you dont replace .9.png with normal images. If you have the sdk setup use draw9patch in the tools folder.
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android_source_root/packages/apps/Music
Not exactly a secret.
Why wouldn't it be available?
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Thanks, that helps. I'll get started by taking a look at that.
I'm not sure why I thought it was unavailable. I mean, some of Google's other apps are close-sourced, thought I suppose those are all part of the Google Experience.
I guess I thought that if the source code was available, someone would have improved the Music app substantially by now. In my opinion, it's terrible and could use a lot of work.
Hey there, everyone.
After a long time, I decided to rebuild my application from scratch.
The new version - IOU 'Revamped' - includes more functionality, and is generally better 'under the hood.'
Some of the new features:
The first is archiving IOU’s: instead of deleting an IOU completely, you can now archive them for future reference. It’ll also save the date on which you archived it, in case you want to look it up.
The second is adding return dates: when adding a loan you can now add a return date. Next to the three current pages (‘Overview’, ‘I owe’, ‘They owe’) a fourth one shows only loans with a deadline.
The third is a live tile: IOU is a Windows Phone 7-exclusive app, and Live Tiles are a Windows Phone-exclusive feature. Makes sense to implement it, right? The back of the live tile now shows you your upcoming deadline plus how many deadlines you have in total.
The fourth is pinning a secondary tile: tapping the secondary tile on your start screen, immediately brings you to the ‘New IOU’-page.
I think I'm pretty much done now, so I'm looking for betatesters.
Screenshots of the new version van be found here:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12455989/IOU screenshots/2.0/a.PNG
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12455989/IOU screenshots/2.0/b.PNG
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12455989/IOU screenshots/2.0/c.PNG
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BELOW THIS LINE IS OLD STUFF!
Ladies and gentlemen!
On the first of July, I finished coding my first WP7 application.
Since then I've been fixing bugs, adding new features, and polishing the designs.
Right now, the app is pretty close to finished. So I decided to post a .xap here for you to try while it's submitted to the testing queue.
Tombstoning is not implemented yet, but not very essential either.
News regarding the app, updates, and the changelog can be found on the corresponding dev-blog.
Feedback can be sent through the app, via the blog or posted here. Whatever you prefer - it'd be much appreciated!
About IOU
IOU, an online abbreviation for “I Owe You”, is an application for Windows Phone 7. IOU provides you the tools to keep track of anything you borrow - or others borrow from you.
Key elements are an easy-to-use interface and high performance.
IOU started as a personal Silverlight learning project. The concept had potential, but the execution was unfulfilling. By the time I had mastered the Silverlight basics I began a complete, structured rewrite, with the final application as result.
Features:
Keep track of all the stuff people borrowed from you, or you borrowed from them;
Keep track of both borrowed items and money.
Edit loans to keep them up to date, or to correct mistakes.
View loans in a mixed list as well as separate lists of what you owe others or they owe you;
“Glance and Go” & metro design philosophy: you can see most information about a loan right there in the overview list, without having to tap it to see all of its details;
Full theme-integration, using the background and accent color from your phone;
Animated page transitions for a smooth and visually-appealing interface.
Choose one out of four different tiles to fit in with your theme.
Some random facts:
I intend to update the app regularly, adding new features and polishing existing functionality;
IOU will always have a fully featured, free version available;
IOU was submitted to the Windows Phone Marketplace for testing and certification on the 1st of July, 2011;
This is the first application I’ve submitted, and the only application I’ve submitted so far;
Screenshots
Screenshots can be found here, while an overview of the possible custom tiles can be found here.
Download
IOU v1.3 is now available in the windows phone marketplace. However, because of trouble with my developer account, I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SEND UPDATES. Therefore I have removed the link.
That'll also provide you with easier updates, and the app no longer counts for the limit of sideloaded applications.
Thanks in advance for the feedback,
cPT.cAPSLOCK.
I like the Interface, very Metro. Also: the fact that you can pretty much "costumize" the Tile icon is a nice touch.
It would be nice if the splashscreen would also use the proper accent color, right now it's blue by default.
EDIT: I am not sure if the tile actually works right. I set it to black and inverted and pinned it afterwards but it still shows up as white and "normal" Does it take a while if I pinned it after setting the tile?
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I like the Interface, very Metro. Also: the fact that you can pretty much "costumize" the Tile icon is a nice touch.
It would be nice if the splashscreen would also use the proper accent color, right now it's blue by default.
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Thanks for your reply.
Unfortunately, the splashscreen uses a static image while loading the app. Therefore, I can change the color, but it's impossible to have it fit everyone's accent color.
It's one of the things bothering me too though - I use a Lime as my own accent.
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Thanks for your reply.
Unfortunately, the splashscreen uses a static image while loading the app. Therefore, I can change the color, but it's impossible to have it fit everyone's accent color.
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My suggestion would be to use a white arrow with black text then. That way, it'll fit all accents. But then again, its's just a splashscreen, a very minor thing
How could I've forget that!
Thanks for the suggestion, I'll implement it in the next update
So, I just added a bunch of IOUs to the app. Here's a few suggestions:
-setting a due date would be nice
-also, it would be cool if the app could ring an alarm if that due date passes.
-when you succesfully add a bunch of IOUs and then use the back button to get out of the app, you'll "re-open" the add entry page again and it'll keep asking "You are about to discard your changes. Continue?". It would be cool if the app did not try to backk through those entries. (I am not a friend of "tombstoning" my running apps, I like to "cleanly" back out.)
Thanks for the suggestions.
Setting a deadline is already on my list for upcoming features. Same goes for reminders.
I hadn't noticed the back-button issue you mentioned, but I'll look into it.
Thanks again!
Updated first post:
IOU v1.3 is now available in the marketplace!
you should add currency options, i know its not some big flaw, but it looks silly for me that i owe my polish friend 15 pounds, not zloty : )
anyway app is simple but looks and runs very solid, kudos for you
behh said:
you should add currency options, i know its not some big flaw, but it looks silly for me that i owe my polish friend 15 pounds, not zloty : )
anyway app is simple but looks and runs very solid, kudos for you
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Thanks for the feedback!
The app uses your phone's region settings. So Americans see USD, the English see GBP, and so forth.
Try going to settings, "region & language", and change 'Region format' to "Polish".
It should show up correctly then.
Dear cT. Can you please make your app available in the South African marketplace.
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Dear cT. Can you please make your application available for the South African marketplace.
I'm sorry, I can't.
I have lost access to my developer account. Something went wrong, causing the app to be lost in limbo.
I might be able to release it again sometime, but I'm not sure when that would be.
Sorry. Had bad connection and it didn't look like my question already went through.
I can't seem to PM you. I have a name of someone that you can email to recover access to your account. Can you PM me your email address?
Updated first post.
tl:dr;
Built a mango version with a bunch of new functionality, and I'm looking for beta-testers.
replaced screenshot links with new, working ones.
Any feedback is welcome.
If you'd like to be a betatester for me, please PM your live ID so I can include you.
Thanks in advance!