I would like to start an project to port the Windows Phone 7 UI to Android(Including Launcher and some basic utilities like mail/dialer/contacts/music/etc.), not just a theme using LauncherPro or ADW Launcher. Everybody can contribute to this in any way possible. So let the work begin and hope to see your contributions to this one as soon as possible.I will keep updating this thread every day in order to keep things in order. Good Luck!
What do I need?
1) Programmers
2) Designers
3) Beta testers: atomfix, JKshowman, Sellitus, MStott, nickiberli
I have an app inventor account. Don't know how usefull that could be.Any ideas on this?
P.S. Remember all who choose to contribute to this project please P.M me or post what are you willing to do in order to assign task based on your current skills.
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Whilst I agree the Windows Phone 7 UI is intriguing, I don't see how this is possible since WP7 is written in Sliverlight and Android is on Java. It would be a code rewrite rather than a port, but we don't have the source code anyway.
Just my opinion but a home replacement app, themes, and modifying the Android framework so that it behaves more like WP7 is probably the better way to go.
Porting the whole OS might be viable if there is a way to boot it using our own HBOOT bootloader, since it is now possible to alter the partition table on the nand.
Are you thinking of creating something like the zune home app?
*edit* reread op, and can only say, cool idea
Btw I can be a beta tester
Would definitely be up for trying a port here.
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few days ago I was thinking...
shouldn't we prot windows to Desire?! HD2 has android OS too.
than I thought, why to "downgrade"?!
Okay, it's just a joke.
Would be nice to have a similar UI.
This project is nt only illegal but near impossible, drake do you even know a thing about wp7 for starters during initial setup you have to enter a serial key like with windows, you can only get one with a windows phone! Instant fail, pulsar please delete this thread is just gunna end up with millions of pointless comments
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Will the UI blue dead screen?
I would be happy with a windows phone 7 style launcher where changing icons etc is easy. Tried the launcher pro theme and it was nice and all but would prefer something more complete.
Eph.
I think is a waste of time porting the UI (i dont even believe its possible), on this path the best option is a custom theme on a launcher or a whole new launcher.
however porting a full rom based on WM7 is a g00d idea, as it will give us another option beside running android (as good idea as it is to port iOS).
regarding the legal stuff, seems that there is always someone whining about that, let say this will be an option for those owning a dead WM7 device of buying a cheap one on ebay and then running the software in the desire.
i don't get all these people saying "ITS NOT POSSIBLE OMGZ"
all he wants to do is create a launcher with the Tile-style windows 7 UI
THAT IS COMPLETELY, UTTERLY, FULLY, POSSIBLE UNDER ANDROID and the current SDK.
so i say, go go, the more options the better... that IS the point of android.
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i don't get all these people saying "ITS NOT POSSIBLE OMGZ"
all he wants to do is create a launcher with the Tile-style windows 7 UI
THAT IS COMPLETELY, UTTERLY, FULLY, POSSIBLE UNDER ANDROID and the current SDK.
so i say, go go, the more options the better... that IS the point of android.
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Yes ephumuris I started from your idea but I wanted a little more elaborated with some custom apps
SabrWolf said:
i don't get all these people saying "ITS NOT POSSIBLE OMGZ"
all he wants to do is create a launcher with the Tile-style windows 7 UI
THAT IS COMPLETELY, UTTERLY, FULLY, POSSIBLE UNDER ANDROID and the current SDK.
so i say, go go, the more options the better... that IS the point of android.
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well, that is clearly possible but what I understand from his post is that he wants to *port* the launcher+apps not just make a similar one.
but of course making a launcher is totally possible, although i would follow the path of customizing an existing one.
and just for the record, i agree with you, the more options the better.
YEA!
I think it's an awesome idea. NOT the porting but actually a new launcher. That behaves the same as wp7. Like many others stated it must be near impossible to port the actual thing.
I'm pretty good on the design part 2D graphics and animation. I use photoshop and after effects so if you need animations or any other graphics related item I'm your guy! BTW I do this for a living so I'm good at it.
Best of luck to you!
AndroHero said:
This project is nt only illegal but near impossible, drake do you even know a thing about wp7 for starters during initial setup you have to enter a serial key like with windows, you can only get one with a windows phone! Instant fail, pulsar please delete this thread is just gunna end up with millions of pointless comments
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Well, u better read the op carefly before u start *****ing. NO ONE is talking about porting the WP7 OS, he is just plaining to create a thing that similar to LaunchPro.
Guys, wtf? Such negative attitudes. If you like having zero cutomisation options then go buy an iDevice or a WP 7 device. Critique the OP after he releases an alpha or something.
Also, I agree with Sabrwolf:
SabrWolf said:
i don't get all these people saying "ITS NOT POSSIBLE OMGZ"
all he wants to do is create a launcher with the Tile-style windows 7 UI
THAT IS COMPLETELY, UTTERLY, FULLY, POSSIBLE UNDER ANDROID and the current SDK.
so i say, go go, the more options the better... that IS the point of android.
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TheRedDrake said:
I would like to start an project to port the Windows Phone 7 UI to Android(Including Launcher and some basic utilities like mail/dialer/contacts/music/etc.), not just a theme using LauncherPro or ADW Launcher. Everybody can contribute to this in any way possible. So let the work begin and hope to see your contributions to this one as soon as possible.I will keep updating this thread every day in order to keep things in order. Good Luck!
What do I need?
1) Programmers
2) Designers
3) Beta testers
P.S. Remember all who choose to contribute to this project please P.M me or post what are you willing to do in order to assign task based on your current skills.
i guess he wants to Port??
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chinni_bruce said:
TheRedDrake said:
I would like to start an project to port the Windows Phone 7 UI to Android(Including Launcher and some basic utilities like mail/dialer/contacts/music/etc.), not just a theme using LauncherPro or ADW Launcher. Everybody can contribute to this in any way possible. So let the work begin and hope to see your contributions to this one as soon as possible.I will keep updating this thread every day in order to keep things in order. Good Luck!
What do I need?
1) Programmers
2) Designers
3) Beta testers
P.S. Remember all who choose to contribute to this project please P.M me or post what are you willing to do in order to assign task based on your current skills.
i guess he wants to Port??
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Yes I want to port the UI(Launcher + some Apps) not the ENTIRE os
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Hello all guys, first of all I am new here so if I am going wrong somewhere please correct me.
As we all know XDA is full of great & contributing developers but as long as i can see this power of XDA speaded so my main aim is concentrating this power to a unified direction towards something good:angel:
So please read full thread and try to understand.
As we all know there are man famous ROM all around androids.(like the famous CYANOGENMOD and its really great) but what about non-rooted device and this also needs a far consideration of PROs & new comers(like me) can't go anywhere with it.
So what i and other newcomers thinking is to get something new which don't need root at all & it should also be able customize phone at best and we can replace it with company app. And if this project succeed then we will also consider to create a new awesome class ROM with it.
So here are some details of this project.
This project will cover all devices(non-rooted and rooted also in some case) from 4.0+ to any other new coming version of Android.
what will we do in this project.
1)Make best apps for basic needs of a phone or any other related task.
now what conditions this app should satisfy?
1)100% accuracy.
2)Light weight.(Should consume minimum RAM)
3)Available for all devices(4.0+ minimum or you an go for more older versions)
4)Should be efficient and good enough to be replaced with company apps(like gallery,camera,calculator etc.)
5)Will not be copy of older versions will be inspired by material design & Android 5.0
6)Having slick & stylish icon( cause first impression is your last impression) & awesome interfaces.
for 6th point developer will be able to take help from this thread for testing on wide range of devices & choosing best icon & interface which most of the users like(because today for developers the only & biggest problem is get to know what his/her users want)
The best example of this kind of apps is AcDisplay(The best yet i see except its available only for 4.4+)
why start with us?
1)You will be able to test it on wide range of device & get best review by other developers also.
2)You will be able to get to know what interaction your app will do with other app(for example camera should be interact with gallery of other developer so it can optimize user experience)
3)Contribute in creating best app packages which can interact direct to non-rooted system & optimize user experience & performance with best looks also(for example CM has best package of File manager, Music player Camera, Gallery etc).
The advantage of this over CM will be is it will be able to work with any non rooted device(4.0+ also) & will be totally secure. And having awesome new slick design & will also be well test & debugged.
And if this project will grow good enough then we will also be able we can also start thinking about making XDA's own app store.
Some guys might think that : Ok, thats quite good enough but where should we start?
So here are some suggetions to start with.
1)File Manager(CM File manager non -rooted & well tested for RAM & functioning efficiency)
2)Apollo 2.0(with new awesome icon cause the old one is not that good yet and free from some bugs)
3)Gallery (A new one with awesome perfomance & inteface with hide option(to hide some secret photos ) and non-lagging user experience)
4)Camera( with awesome new functionalities provided by CM but also available for non-rooted 4.0+ devices)
5)AcDisplay(well debugged & availabe for 4.0+ also:angel
Thanks for paying attention. Sorry if I am going out of topic of any mistakes(Cause i m really new here)
Questions and suggetions are always well invited.
If it seems to be off topic && non-developer content please wait a week before reporting or closing this thread to see response and what others want.
IF you interested start talking about your project and start sharing and testing from here and give it a head start.
And please response if you agree with this idea cuase i need everyone to join & make it a sensation.
If you age just type agee in reply so it will be update & later on everyone who start watching thread can see here at first.
If you are not agree please sugget here ideas which are needed to improve android experience.
Agree
Yes bro you are right we really need such collection of apps.
I means Google play is great & CM is also great. But Google play is not that good yest as CM & CM requires root. So it will be a great deal if we will be able to get best apps all in one package.
And app store of this great forum by itself will also be a great sensation on android world which also might lead us to new OS made by this forum itself/
UPDATE [6 Apr, 16]: Project moved to THUNKABLE based on AI2 with Material Design & more advanced functions.
[ATTENTION]: Advises by developers & beta testers are welcomed. Icons and other assets are also needed.
I made a "WIN 10 SIMULATOR" app which is in beta and its development is still running.
DEV PLATFORM: THUNKABLE based on AI2.
VERSION: 1.0b
Apk for those who want to try:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6RlEfJIa71idlRSUlBSZlZ5UkE/view?usp=docslist_api
ISSUES*:
• Apps do not open.
• Time does not update.
* THIS ARE THE LIMITATIONS OF APP INVENTOR 2. SO PLEASE HELP ME OUT IN FIXING THESE ISSUES.
If you find any bug, or want to give me tips or improvement, email me at [email protected]
THANKS FOR READING.
Nice work!
Tested on Chrome OS using ARChon, search works fine, project looks like it's going in the right direction, however, I would suggest being able to open apps inside it, sort of like Andromium OS. Keep up the good work!
Keep sending me your suggestions and advises here. #FeelFree
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