Edit: Do this, it's even better. Use ES File Explorer, and go into the menu to enable root functions and read/write functionality. Once you've done that, push the little button on the top left corner so you are now no longer looking at your phone's SD card files, but rather the phone's system files. Navigate to your phone's build.prop file (I think it's in the system folder), and then click on the build prop. Open it as a text file. Scroll down and find the line that says: ro.opengles.version= and delete it and replace it with this line: ro.opengles.version=131072
Now whatever version of google maps you are using, you'll always have vector maps! Woohoo!
Old Method:
Ok. This is working fine on our Heros! I take no credit for it. Brut created a version of Google Maps 5 that forces it into vector mode. No more waiting for tiles to load! 3D works, tilting works, compass mode works.
Just download the APK in the 3rd post down, put it on your SD card, and do the following:
1) uninstall maps using titanium backup (or the market)
2) boot into recovery, clear the cache and dalvik
3) Reboot and install the new maps
4) Enjoy vector maps!
-alex
I would love to have this too.
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Can anybody try to get this working on our phone? Supposedly it is a modified version of Google Maps 5 that forces it to run in vector mode. Only problem is that it wont install on our Heros....can someone take a look?
Really want this! Thanks!
Why wouldn't this work? Is it because it is too much graphically for our phones? Seems very simple though...
IDK it installed for me on cm7 don't see a difference tho?
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The rotating map is cool but what is vector mode? Try running cm7 or a different rom cause it worked fine for me
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Here are some instructions that a kind fellow sent me. I haven't tested them out yet, but he asked me to post them. Hopefully they work! Your Maps.apk might not be in system/app but in the data folder. you'll have to cd to the right directory depending on where your maps are. Again...I didn't write the instructions, so if you have questions, PM the guy in the quote! I'm off for a few days! Bye!
lametqkukjw said:
Hi,
wanted to post how to install brut maps, but I have < 10 posts so I can't post there... So please post this for me.
Rooted phone with ClockworkRecovery:
0. Do a nandroid backup from ClockworkRecovery
1. install Terminal Emulator from Market
2. in Terminal type: su
3. allow termianl super user rights
4. type in: mount -o rw,remount system
5. type in: cd system
6. type in: cd app
7. type in: rm Maps.apk ..
8. power off your phone
9. turn on phone and go into ClockworkRecovery
10. wipe cache
11. advanced->wipe dalvik cache
12. reboot
13. go to market, install original google maps
14. uninstall google maps
15. install brut mod
16. TA DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
(tested on HD2 with android 2.3)
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Here are some instructions that a kind fellow sent me. I haven't tested them out yet, but he asked me to post them. Hopefully they work! Your Maps.apk might not be in system/app but in the data folder. you'll have to cd to the right directory depending on where your maps are. Again...I didn't write the instructions, so if you have questions, PM the guy in the quote! I'm off for a few days! Bye!
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Did not work using those instructions. Running the blackmod version of CM6.2
Draxy518 said:
Did not work using those instructions. Running the blackmod version of CM6.2
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idk if those instructions work exactly, but the app itself does
I installed it to /system when I flashed GB a couple days ago
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chicago!! enjoyin' the snow
Currently MIA for a few weeks - Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App
So what layer r u on cause myne don't look like that and it is the apk u got from this thread
sent from a real hero thanks gb
It worked for me too. I just uninstalled maps using titanium backup then I booted into recovery, cleared the cache and dalvik and indtalled the new maps. installed fine.
No the images of the buildings and everything I'm running this apk it works just fine but my maps Dont look like that only difference I see is the map movement when u have the compass or whatever when u click your location then it changes to where ur map rotates what ever way u move ur phone idk I guess I'm asking if that's a different layer or something along them lines
sent from a real hero thanks gb
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It worked for me too. I just uninstalled maps using titanium backup then I booted into recovery, cleared the cache and dalvik and indtalled the new maps. installed fine.
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Ok, those instructions worked. Installed just fine and the vector maps looks excellent.
lows10 said:
No the images of the buildings and everything I'm running this apk it works just fine but my maps Dont look like that only difference I see is the map movement when u have the compass or whatever when u click your location then it changes to where ur map rotates what ever way u move ur phone idk I guess I'm asking if that's a different layer or something along them lines
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You don't need to add any layers or enable anything to see the buildings if you have the app installed. Try opening up gmaps and going to Chicago or NYC and zooming in - you have to zoom in relatively close to the streets.
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to see exactly how to tilt the screen and such
Ok I was thinking that a lil town where I'm at wouldnt have that but ok I got ya thanks for the help Bro the new 5.0 maps is freakn sweet
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You don't need to add any layers or enable anything to see the buildings if you have the app installed. Try opening up gmaps and going to Chicago or NYC and zooming in - you have to zoom in relatively close to the streets.
Check out
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I have the 3d in major cities but no compass button or guesture for rotate and tilt
Have u clicked my location when u do that then the compass is able to b enabled well that's what I did
sent from my hero which is a real hero now thanks to gb
And as for the tilt u drag two fingers up after holding them on screen for a sec or two
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lows10 said:
Have u clicked my location when u do that then the compass is able to b enabled well that's what I did
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lows10 said:
And as for the tilt u drag two fingers up after holding them on screen for a sec or two
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When I hit my location it just zooms and centers on my gps loc. no compass button pops up and not orientation changes. I tried the 2 finger swipe and still no go as well. I'll try to reload the apk and see what I get.
The compass should b there after u hit my location it will replace the my location button on the top right
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Does anyone have a working .apk for Swype? I've heard that the Incredible version does not work, and I'd like to have a compatible version ready when I get my EVO this week.
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2. Check the box to "allow installation of non-Market applications."
3. NOTE: Some of these may be expired. Make sure you check the thread for newer downloads! Download the latest beta version here. If that doesn't work, you can download this older version using the web browser of your choice (NOTE: Dolphin Browser HD seems to have some problems downloading .apks, so try the stock browser before posting about an error), or download it to your PC and transfer it to your SD card. Or can download any of the Nexus One/Droid Incredible custom versions found here.
4. Navigate to the previously downloaded file using a file explorer like EStrong File Explorer or ASTRO click it.
5. Click "Install" to install.
6. Go back to the settings menu and click "Language & Keyboard."
7. Check the box next to Swype. Accept the prompt that pops up.
8. Open up any text field (text message, quick search, address bar, etc), and long press on the field.
9. Select "Input Method" from the pop-up.
10. Select "Swype" from the choices.
11. Start Swyping! Here is a video of the basics:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKSSOl4f9RA
QUICK SWYPE FAQ:
Q: How do I add a word to the dictionary?
A: Tap the word out like a normal keyboard, then either a) just hit space, or b) press the Swype key.
Q: How do I remove a word from the dictionary?
A: Select and highlight ONLY the word that you wish to remove and press the Swype key. Follow the prompt to remove the word.
Q: How do I easily move the cursor location like the arrows on the HTC keyboard?
A: Drag your finger from the Swype key to the SYM key right next to it to get the interface with arrows to pop up.
I too am curious about this...I can't live without it!
got this one to use with a incredible but never try. when i get the evo i would try
TheBiles said:
Does anyone have a working .apk for Swype? I've heard that the Incredible version does not work, and I'd like to have a compatible version ready when I get my EVO this week.
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How are you lucky enough to get it this week?
ajftl said:
got this one to use with a incredible but never try. when i get the evo i would try
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Thanks. I will try that out on Wednesday.
Samzebian said:
How are you lucky enough to get it this week?
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I bought it from a Google I/O attendee.
Just tested the linked version of swype. Working great on this evo.
entropism said:
Just tested the linked version of swype. Working great on this evo.
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Thats funny - I installed it on my EVO and it displayed but it swyped jibberish when I tried to use it. Kinda like the overlay on the display was not synced with the screen properly.
Just downloaded the N1/Incredible version, and it works fine for me!
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Just tested the linked version of swype. Working great on this evo.
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so your saying that the linked version that was posted a few posts up works perfectly on your HTC EVO?? no probs what so ever?? you just installed it and it worked as in it didn't ask you if you'd agree it to record your key strokes like i've heard?? Just curious b/c I love the swype keyboard and want to use it!!
I only tried a few sentences with it, but it worked fine. A coworker played with it for a little longer, and while he had a hard time using it, it was his first time trying Swype. Filing it under user error rather than program error.
Used the apk from post #3, from ajftl.
entropism said:
I only tried a few sentences with it, but it worked fine. A coworker played with it for a little longer, and while he had a hard time using it, it was his first time trying Swype. Filing it under user error rather than program error.
Used the apk from post #3, from ajftl.
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That's AWESOME news!!! Thanks for writing back!!! Yea I can see how people who dont know how to use it can dislike it or have a hard time....but honestly I think its very easy to use and simple..no?? LOL... It's the best on screen keyboard I've ever used hands down and look forward to continue using it on my android htc evo once I get it!!!
So you just installed that file from post #3 and then it was there under the kb selection when you go to write and email/sms and thats it?? easy to install??
ok i just installed it.. seems good.. havent test it a whole day but works good so far.. i downloaded appinstaller from market then u would have to go to applications and check mark the unknown sources. just drag the app to ur sd once is there unplug the phone and open appinstaller swipe should be there. install it and done
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ok i just installed it.. seems good.. havent test it a whole day but works good so far.. i downloaded appinstaller from market then u would have to go to applications and check mark the unknown sources. just drag the app to ur sd once is there unplug the phone and open appinstaller swipe should be there. install it and done
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sweet thanks for giving it a try and getting back to us all with the info!!!
btw does the keyboard have the speech button so you can speak an e-mail/sms like other android kb's?
On mine, I'm actually running shape keyboard. Same difference and it was free off the market.
no speak option in swype
ajftl said:
no speak option in swype
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I see, hmmm... is that a deal breaker or not lol... it might not be b/c I like SWYPE way to much!!! but good look on posting a pic of it!!! what's ur take/opinion on it?? works good like its supposed to etc???
Who knows, maybe when the official one drops, it'll have the speech button etc..
I'm just glad to see that it is working! I can't live without my Swype!
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I'm just glad to see that it is working! I can't live without my Swype!
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Agreed!
10char.
is this the trial version the eventually expires or is it the full version ?
no 100% sure.. it is a beta version.. might expire.. been using it all day crazy texting.. np so far. works way better than on my HD2 lol. super smooth....
this phone rules
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UPDATE: Updated to show all white keys where needed
Alright, so I was bored and feeling productive… as you see that is a good thing! I have redone the original Droid X multi touch keyboard to a better black version with a special Droid Eye style voice level meter (that works so well!) This version only has been tested on the Droid X 2.2 Deodexed Rom so feel free to test it for your own device – I will go ahead and tell you how to load this on your device below….
below....
GRAB BOTH Files HERE with other MODS
*UPDATED METHOD*
1. Download Zip from website above....
2. Place on SD Card of device
3. Boot into recovery (clockwork recovery or other custom recovery)
4. Install Zip from SD Card
5. Locate "WJDKeyboardMod.zip.zip" and click install
6. Reboot and ENJOY
-If that didn't work try this!
*The working way I done it requires you to grab “root explorer” via the market - or any other methods *
Grab APK from site above....
1. Grab Apk and Throw it on your SD Card
2. Open Root Explorer and navigate to /system/apps/
3. Rename LatinIME.apk to LatinIME.bak (this will back it up in case of any problems so you can revert back to stock)
4. Navigate to your SD Card via Root Explorer
5. Long press “DroidX_Multi_WJD.apk” and click copy
6. Navigate back to /system/apps/ via Root Explorer
7. Rename “DroidX_Multi_WJD.apk” to “LatinIME.apk” then reboot or power cycle your device
8. When device loads open Root Explorer
9. Navigate to /system/apps/
10. Tap “LatinIME.apk and click install
11. Once installed go to your devices “settings” then to “Language & Keyboard
12. Check the box next to “Multi-touch Keyboard” and make sure that is the selected input method
13. Enjoy
*Some multi touch keyboards floating around are not done well - you will notice the "&" symbol on most are "&" instead and float of the key - this and many other incorrect coding - so I fixed it up in this one and made sure all the keys were correct woohoo*
awesome job on the keyboard, thanks! swype is my primary but i d/l this for use in terminal emulator etc.
btw, what theme are you using? it looks like a black version of vanilla android
That is pretty awesome! Can you skin one with more transparent keys?
This is very nice. Thanks for contribution.
Ok, I used terminal emulator to mount the system rw then I renamed LatinIME.apk to .bak, then copied the new LatinIME.apk into the system/app/ directory, rebooted, was unable to install from Astro (don't have root explorer, no money right now), it only gives me the option to uninstall. Help please.
Alright guys - updated new easier method - enjoy the KB - I can't currently customize the KB for anyone right now since this is actually part of a ROM I am currently in the works with but as you can see from my slight contributions, I am legit and wanted to get that out - since we all know I don't want to J$#% yah lol
Wanted to spread the love
installed, i am quite impressed. thanks for the contribution, i love it!
WJDDesigns Modified Keyboard
Installed they keyboard. Very nice look. Especially like the droid “eye” mic input with sound level.
Kudos to WJDDesigns!
Ok, used zip method, I have transparent keyboard in landscape but still not transparent in portrait...?
urufu_shinjiro said:
Ok, used zip method, I have transparent keyboard in landscape but still not transparent in portrait...?
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This maybe just the screen your on - try holding down the menu button while on homescreen - this will show trans on both landscape and portrait - some screens bring up a white bg to the keyboard so it isn't trans and I would have to edit those apps as well....
yourfriendwayned said:
This maybe just the screen your on - try holding down the menu button while on homescreen - this will show trans on both landscape and portrait - some screens bring up a white bg to the keyboard so it isn't trans and I would have to edit those apps as well....
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Ok, your right. I was testing in the browser, assumed if it worked anywhere it would be there, lol. Tested again in the notepad widget and it's all good.
Any chance of an identical (or as close as possible) theme for swype? Like a lot, swype is my primary keyboard.
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looks great coupled with the black gradient notification bar. excellent work!
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Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for! Nice work!!
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blu1080 said:
Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for! Nice work!!
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no problemo
Very nice...love it! Just a little thing I noticed is the space bar still has a grey symbol not white like the others...not a big deal though
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MXMike said:
Very nice...love it! Just a little thing I noticed is the space bar still has a grey symbol not white like the others...not a big deal though
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yeah i saw that but MEH not a deal breaker
What widgets are those in your home screen?
Yes, whats the one with the Camera icon on it. I want this.
Never mind it's tweet deck
rezistrat said:
Yes, whats the one with the Camera icon on it. I want this.
Never mind it's tweet deck
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haha got to yourself before i could comment - both tweetdeck
So I can across the system dump for the Acer Liquid and I was intrigued by the UI, it's truly one of a kind for android. I went ahead and pulled the main apks from the /system/app in the dump and installed them on my Epic, and what do you know they worked!
Getting It To Work
To get to work simply copy the attached apks to somewhere on your sdcard, and install them with your favorite file manager. Then click the home soft key and select the "Home" launcher (com.acer.android.breeze.launcher).
Note: I would recommend installing the launcher first, before installing Nemo Player, though it shouldn't mater. Just make sure you have both for increased performance.
What Works...
All functions of the launcher work to my knowledge, except for changing the background (long press on the "lock screen"), which force closes and reloads the launcher.
All soft keys also work as what they do normally.
A swipe to the left pulls up your recent app history, and a slide to the right pulls up your media.
Quick launch icons at the bottom work, and a swipe up brings up the launcher for all your apps, similar to the samsung launcher. (Slide right and left, not up and down.)
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There you have it, the Acer Liquid launcher on the Samsung Epic 4G.
Tell me what you think in the comments below, as well as if I'm missing anything.
Link please... please please... thanx lol
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Lots of FCs for me.
Screenshot? I'm not familiar with this home screen and image searching is doing nothing for me.
.apk.apk isn't correct
google images shows me pre 2.1 launcher
What's so special
How do we get SMS, Email notifications?
Trying to download this from my phone but it keeps saying that the content is not supported.
Hey, this is pretty cool. Works on my Evo too. Download Sms pop up so you'll be able to see when your texts come in. Needs some work, but its still really cool. The UI was done very different but very well.
Its just a cool concept for a launcher I thought, and just excuse the name of the download it added another .apk for some reason but it works the same as any other install. You have to put these files onto the sdcard to install it, you cant do it directly from the phone, and also dont rename the files.
bubby323 said:
Its just a cool concept for a launcher I thought, and just excuse the name of the download it added another .apk for some reason but it works the same as any other install. You have to put these files onto the sdcard to install it, you cant do it directly from the phone, and also dont rename the files.
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The notifications don't work and the lockscreen remains stock
Again, could someone please post a screen shot? I've seached and can find nothing but standard launchers.
Spectral8x said:
Again, could someone please post a screen shot? I've seached and can find nothing but standard launchers.
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ya.... i want to see a screen of the launcher
not for sure but imma guess this?
-FOR THE SETTINGS AND WALLPAPERS TO WORK YOU HAVE TWO WAYS OF MAKING IT WORK
1) you have to push system/media/wallpaper and system/media/AcerDatabases into the system media folder.
which you can download it here both files http://www.4shared.com/file/X_tZG5Ms/Acer_Database_and_Wallpapers.html
2) you can manually download the original wallpapers from this phone from here,
http://www.4shared.com/file/X_tZG5Ms/Acer_Database_and_Wallpapers.html
and after you download the wallpapers you have to open it and drag it & save it to your SD Card.
When your done doing that you have to go back to your homescreen and open on your menu and open the "Gallery application" that came with your phone. after you open your "gallery app" go to folder or wallpapers that you saved on your sd card, (which the gallery app will read from your sd card when you open the application) , and open any wallpaper image and when you see the full image , just go to your options and SET IT AS A WALLPAPER, when your phone is done setting the wallpaper just go back to your homescreen and and go back to your application menu and look in your menu for a application call "HOME DECOR" , (this application automatic install when you download the home launcher), open it and it will no longer force close anymore, Now u can even go back to your homescreen and just long press the screen (like you would do to open a widget) and it will no longer force closes, now you can change your wallpapers and settings.
sorry but you have to manually set up each wallpaper from your gallery app, it wont let you do it from the "HOME DECOR" app cuz it wont recognize it, unless you do the FIRST STEP, But this is the only ways i got it to work.
hahaha came here trolling around cuz someone said the epic sms app is different from the tmo vibrant but found this. works awesome, thanks bud.
Is this from Acer's newest dump?I found ver 1.0 on Mobilism.org but it came from "Acer Liquid Stream" system dump,is that another version of Liquid or same as original?
Big Thanx,everything is working now even "long press" on lockscreen.I went to wallpapers and "set as wallpaper" set a wallpaper and now long press on lockscreen and acer settings no longer fc!Now if only acer smoothen this up a bit but im still gonna use it as my eveyday launcher.
There is a thread on this launcher in the android game and apps forum and no one can get the notifications to come up on the bar? I installed this about four days ago but without the notifications I just can't use it!
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smoothone said:
There is a thread on this launcher in the android game and apps forum and no one can get the notifications to come up on the bar? I installed this about four days ago but without the notifications I just can't use it!
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Im gonna try to work on it,hopefully its in acer's system dump res apk files,i will post it in themes section if I can come up with something.Man,someone should port Acer Stream's rom to Epic or whole theme(lockscreen,widgets,etc.),i watched some youtube vids on it and it looks just as good if not better than sense.
lviv73 said:
Im gonna try to work on it,hopefully its in acer's system dump res apk files,i will post it in themes section if I can come up with something.Man,someone should port Acer Stream's rom to Epic or whole theme(lockscreen,widgets,etc.),i watched some youtube vids on it and it looks just as good if not better than sense.
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I agree it does look good!
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I decided I really missed having a car home app when connected to my car. I never found one I liked in the market, so I decided to see if I could get the Google one to work.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Download the latest Gingerbread GApps package from Goo.im (HERE)
2. Extract it to your SD Card.
3. Go to /system/app of the extracted zip and copy CarHomeGoogle.apk somewhere you will remember on your SD Card(I keep all of my mods/roms in a folder named "FLASH")
4. Copy CarHomeGoogle.apk to /system/app on the phone.
5. Change permissions to rw- r-- r--
6. Reboot & Set up to your liking.
NOTES
Save the apk where you can find it. You will have to perform steps 4 - 6 every time you flash. This includes the setup.
I haven't tried restoring with Titanium Backup, that may work as well. <-- If you backup/restore with Titanium Backup, all your settings are saved and you don't have to reboot.
Selecting the notification to exit car mode doesn't work, you have to use the button in the app.
Confirmed working on CyanogenMod 10 Official Nightlies & ParanoidAndroid 2.52
This should work on any rom. Let me know if it does/doesn't and I'll update the OP.
What does google car home do? I'm interested, but curious on what it does
kls629 said:
What does google car home do? I'm interested, but curious on what it does
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It's a launcher for using in your car. You can set it up to launch automatically when connected to certain bluetooth devices (like your car stereo).
It has 4 screens with 6 buttons on each screen. All of the buttons are programmable to launch apps or direct dial your contacts.
All of the icons are colorized to a single color for easy visibility. You pick the color in settings (Default is white).
I should also note that using the notification to exit car mode doesn't work, you have to hit the button in the launcher to exit.
You should just upload the apk to make it easier for people . I was a huge fan of Google car home but my love for it has. been replaced with car home ultra
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badseed767 said:
Confirmed working on CyanogenMod 10 Official Nightlies
This should work on any rom. Let me know if it does/doesn't and I'll update the OP.
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Does the CM10 dialer still lack a horizontal mode? That's what annoyed me about car home on CM - car home is a great horizontal app, but whenever someone calls the sideways CM dialer popped up.
bakaz said:
Does the CM10 dialer still lack a horizontal mode? That's what annoyed me about car home on CM - car home is a great horizontal app, but whenever someone calls the sideways CM dialer popped up.
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I normally have mine mounted in portrait orientation, but I just checked for you.
EDIT: I just checked the in-call screen - it forces to portrait with the phone in landscape.
Interesting... I was looking for a Google or Samsung dock app when I first got my S3, but I never found one.... I finally stopped looking when I found CarHome Ultra.
Nice guide though!
PaulG1488 said:
You should just upload the apk to make it easier for people . I was a huge fan of Google car home but my love for it has. been replaced with car home ultra
Sent from my Galaxy SIII
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+1. Car Home Ultra. Same as car home but on Steroids. Works great with I-Bolt dock. :laugh:
Thanks for the guide. I've also been using Car Home Ultra since getting my SIII, but it's got a lot of features I don't use, and have missed the streamlined simplicity of the Google Car Home app.
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4. Copy CarHomeGoogle.apk to /system/app on the phone.
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I got the error "You cannot paste here because the file system is read-only"
I'm usind Root Explorer on my Nexus S 4.1.2 with CyanogenMod 10.
Can someone help me?
Thanks
rrobyrroby said:
I got the error "You cannot paste here because the file system is read-only"
I'm usind Root Explorer on my Nexus S 4.1.2 with CyanogenMod 10.
Can someone help me?
Thanks
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When you are in the system/app folder select Mount R/W in the top right, then paste. Should work.
rrobyrroby said:
I got the error "You cannot paste here because the file system is read-only"
I'm usind Root Explorer on my Nexus S 4.1.2 with CyanogenMod 10.
Can someone help me?
Thanks
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If on root explorer click the RW button at top of app. Don't know what the procedure is on other apps but they all have RW option.
As one of the guys said, you could have posted the apk itself, and save people some time.
But, thanks (I also hit the THANK you button..)
Working like a charm
Very useful... I'm still tweaked at the fact that they don't just keep supporting this app on newer roms. It was a great feature and really made it enjoyable when using my phone in my car
Car Home Ultra, all the way. I don't even look at my car's speedometer anymore.
badseed767 said:
Save the apk where you can find it. You will have to perform steps 4 - 6 every time you flash. This includes the setup.
I haven't tried restoring with Titanium Backup, that may work as well. <-- If you backup/restore with Titanium Backup, all your settings are saved and you don't have to reboot..
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You could also make a flashable zip for this to flash right after you flash a rom, or even just copy the apk into /system/app of the actual ROM zip you're flashing.
This was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you. I don't need all the junk found in those other apps. I just want the screen to darken and have 3-4 apps at my fingertips while driving and this fits the bill perfectly.
Hi Everyone,
if anyone is interested, you can get both aosp google dialer and people app to work on the G3. Here's how:
1. Download the zip
2. extract the files to your phone (sd card)
3. with a root explorer, copy them over to system/
4. set proper permissions (644) on both files
5. copy these files over to system/priv-app/ from system/
6. rename LGContacts.apk to LGContacts.apk.bak (or change the extension of the file to anything)
Blacked out dialer and contacts app - thanks for the findings, @Kameirus
The blacked out Google dialer is made by Thyrus here at XDA
And not sure who did the blacked out contacts/people apk..I found it in one of my phone modding folders
Install instructions are the same as above.
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This is not a flashable zip
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kvuhmj01g9u1uod/black google dialer and contacts.zip?dl=0
gdialer_and_contacts.zip is the original one below:
Wow thanks! I'll be curious to see if this works flawlessly for others before I try it myself. Those are the last two apps I need to change to get back to the AOSP feel, aside from "Settings" of course.
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Tried this and was unable to get the phone or contacts apps to show
Same here no go
Hope someone figures it out
thats an easy fix..will look into it later on..im still using the same apks from my old n5
Did you guys use the files I provided? Did you rename it? The LGcontacts app to have different extension? It's important because it has the same package name as Google contacts and therefore Google 's contacts app won't show up.
for those who dont know..u need to create a shortcut activity for googlephone by using a launcher like nova..apex..etc
hello00 said:
for those who dont know..u need to create a shortcut activity for googlephone by using a launcher like nova..apex..etc
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Well, thanks but I didn't need that and checked on stock launcher and they do show up both... Is it possible that it's due to different system languages? U can also try to rename the extension of the LG phone up (dialer), see if that works.
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Well, I didn't need that and checked on stock launcher and they do show up both...
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thats because u got it working..im talking about to those who cant get this working..a solution would be to use nova launcher because it allows u to run a specific activity within the app
hello00 said:
thats because u got it working..im talking about to those who cant get this working..a solution would be to use nova launcher because it allows u to run a specific activity within the app
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yeah, i understand that, but if it works on my system, it should on others as well that was my point
would not advise to rename lg phone app, as I did and got into an endless "com.android.phone" process stop. contacts app works though but phone app does not show on stock launcher.
SeptimiuB said:
would not advise to rename lg phone app, as I did and got into an endless "com.android.phone" process stop. contacts app works though but phone app does not show on stock launcher.
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U need a deodexed Google dialer app.
Just install the google dialer with proper permissions and then hide the LG phone app in your drawer. Did this a week ago cause I missed my dialer from running PA on my G2. Also OP is that the 4.4.4 dialer? Cause android police had the older dialer up when I downloaded it. Had to rip the one outta the PA G2 rom I ran on my G2.
Also I am using nova launcher an do not have to create a shortcut. Just put the icon on my home screen and it opens up just fine.
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So does this work? I got the Google dialer installed a few weeks ago but frankly hated it, could never get it to do what I wanted. Long press a contact to edit? No go. Plus all it did was launch the LG dialer in the end. If this fully replaces the LG dialer I Amy give it another try.
Phone shortcut didn't appear in the drawer for me, but I was able to add it to the stock launcher with "Activity Launcher" from the play store.
In the app, All activities -> Google dialer -> Phone (DialtactsActivity)
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SeptimiuB said:
would not advise to rename lg phone app, as I did and got into an endless "com.android.phone" process stop. contacts app works though but phone app does not show on stock launcher.
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Any chance you got out of the infinite bootloop without having to flash the stock ROM? If you did let me know how. Thanks!
abteer said:
Any chance you got out of the infinite bootloop without having to flash the stock ROM? If you did let me know how. Thanks!
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Yes, and it was a nightmare, took about 20 min. Reboot phone, and with one hand keep hiring the Ok button of the error message and with the other hand try navigating the menus one by one. Go to system /priv-app/.
Find LG phone app, lgteleservice or something like that, click it, install it, then I used room toolbox pro to convert it to user app and set permissions 644. Reboot and got out of loop. And then quickly renamed back the apk.
All the best and good luck.
This worked for me! All works good!!! I had some activities widget already on my F400s and it let me add the dialer.
Looks same as my Nexus 5 now! And finally got rid of the Korean on the stock dialer.
Happy! Thanks to the OP!
vxclubby85 said:
This worked for me! All works good!!! I had some activities widget already on my F400s and it let me add the dialer.
Looks same as my Nexus 5 now! And finally got rid of the Korean on the stock dialer.
Happy! Thanks to the OP!
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You're welcome!