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Just a quick suggestion to android devs who may want to make a buck or two!
Make a live wallpaper that pulls weather information down every hour or so and sets the background to that animated weather. The goal would be to get it working the same way as the HD2's animated weather backgrounds do.
I'd code this myself if I could, but I'm a little bit on the coding-challenged side. I'll type a few lines of code regardless and see what I can do.
If someone did this elegantly I would definitely pay for it!
EDIT: The developer of 'Beautiful Widgets' has said he's working on exactly this. When paired with the Beautiful Home Widget, it will display a live animation of the current weather based on what the widget's weather is.
nice idea... i wud buy it too
ruslanriad said:
nice idea... i wud buy it too
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I wouldn't.... All I'd see is rain!
No, sounds really clever and frees up screen space as no widget required!
Whoops, posted in the wrong forum. Sorry!
Oh very nice! Not an original concept, but it is an interesting thought! I would love for this to be done.
Eclair~ said:
Oh very nice! Not an original concept, but it is an interesting thought! I would love for this to be done.
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No it's a blatant ripoff of the HD2 UI. Doesn't mean it wouldn't be sweet though.
There's a few live wallpapers in the marketplace at the moment that are very close to this idea. One switches the background based on weather to a static image of your choice, and the other pulls down Flickr pictures around your area of the current weather.
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EDIT: The developer of 'Beautiful Widgets' has said he's working on exactly this. When paired with the Beautiful Home Widget, it will display a live animation of the current weather based on what the widget's weather is.
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What if you don't want the clock on the screen though?
Android Touch said:
What if you don't want the clock on the screen though?
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I asked him via twitter, hope to get a response.
That would be LOVELY !! I would defenitly pay for that. I hope someone takes up this idea and make it happen !.
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I asked him via twitter, hope to get a response.
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Thanks!
Just to add to this idea, it would be cool if the "live weather" background would use the screen itself as a "window" where raindrops would splash on it (when it's rainy outside). When it's sunny, it could also use the compass and accelerometer to (roughly) identify where the sun is and show glare circles that point to the direction of the sun.
denimjunkie82 said:
Just to add to this idea, it would be cool if the "live weather" background would use the screen itself as a "window" where raindrops would splash on it (when it's rainy outside). When it's sunny, it could also use the compass and accelerometer to (roughly) identify where the sun is and show glare circles that point to the direction of the sun.
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That sounds amazing but all those sensor reading and screen updates are gonna sting the battery I would think.
Any updates?
I'm Working on it.
It's my first app for Android so it's not so easy...
billy_boolean said:
I'm Working on it.
It's my first app for Android so it's not so easy...
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Thankkkkkkkkkkkkkk yooou!
Sounds great! Ignore the battery use in beta, lol..
Subscribed.
great stuff. i am kind of hooked up on the live earth wallpaper bandwagon, but the weather wallpaper sounds exciting. keep on it
after using the weather live wallpaper on the desire
i would really like to see this for aosp
edit - pushing the htcweatherwallpaper.apk doesnt work
Subscribed as well... If this thing releases and works, it is going to kill my wife and her iPhone...
sounds like something from HTC
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How do I get the city to update as I drive around? It is stuck to city I picked when I activated the phone?
I am using the Motorola preloaded weather app. I have not downloaded anything from the market yet.
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IF I do a rest to factory will I loose all my contacts?
#2 - Not if you sync w/ Google.
Just Joe said:
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How do I get the city to update as I drive around? It is stuck to city I picked when I activated the phone?
I am using the Motorola preloaded weather app. I have not downloaded anything from the market yet.
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IF I do a rest to factory will I loose all my contacts?
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#1 you don't. You can add multiple cities and manually change them as you go, or you can download either the weather channel or weather bug apps as they do a much better job.
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Just Joe said:
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How do I get the city to update as I drive around? It is stuck to city I picked when I activated the phone?
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Make sure you have your weather setup to use the phones location not a zipcode.
How do I set that up? On the Dinc it was in your face and easy. On this thing it has lie 3 sub menus for every dam thing.
OK I am looking t it right now where is the option to use phone /gps location not zip I must be missing it.
Bump! This would be helpful to know being a newbie Droid guy.
I say just drop the motoblur crap n download fancy widget or beautiful widget, looks like htc sense clock widget with: temp, location & time all in one.
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weather
thank you.
Thanks I got it
Well, Sunday afternoon, wife and kids away so I went on with some icons in the sony erirsson font. When you rooted your phone and use this font as your default it looks great on your phone...nevertheless worth sharing. Here some screens in use:
Here are the white PNG icons in Sony Font containing the following:
Applications: GPS, Music, Pictures, Tools, Video, Weather
Homescreen: Dial, SMS, Mail, Shop, Twitter, Web
Games: Action, Arcade, Cards, Puzzle, Race, Sport
Using Smart Shortcuts you can use these icons as your folder icon and make shortcuts on your screens, when you tap them a folder opens with the chosen applications you chose making the folder in Smart Shortcuts.
If you are using Desktop Visualizer these icons are 100x100 png, they are a bit smaller in words of course as I went of the edge a bit.
They look a bit blurry on the screenshots, but that's because I cropped the screenshot png which already is a small file ofcourse. On your telephone it looks sharp as a razorblade ;-)
EDIT: The best thing is of course when your wallpaper is not scrollable (setting in ADW). For that I made 9 wallpapers which looks good with those icons. 3 like in the screenshot and another 6. Also added as attechment. They are 490x854 photo's pasted in a 960x854 background. Just swipe them to maximum and there you go Watch out, there are 2 nsfw pictures in it as well. Herewith an overview of all wallpapers, obviously as i explained you won't see the white parts, it is necessary to get a perfect single wallpaper (unscrollable) for all your screens. For the first two when you want to add the text icons exactly in the squares, make sure you have selected in adw settings, 5 coulomns and 6 rows, than it will fit when using smart shortcuts, this app is free from the market.
Cheers,
Arnold
added 9 single screen wallpapers for non scrollable use. That way you can make different pages using those icons.
Thanks for sharing and putting time to make these.
Although i am totally noob & didn't get it how to do all that (due to my poor english), but really awesome effort from your side Great & Thank You very much ^^
Excellent, and many thanks for this. I don't, however, know how does one change the icons for the apps, what's the app/technique to do that?
javagreen said:
Excellent, and many thanks for this. I don't, however, know how does one change the icons for the apps, what's the app/technique to do that?
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Just download the program 'Desktop Visualiser' it is not available in the market for the X10, but you can find the .APK on this site. That program is very simple to use, no explaination needed.
Also, extremely nice backgrounds, I already have extremely similar icons (Tallmin: http://www.droid-den.com/android-guides/android-tallmin-icon-set), so most likely won't be using them, but almost certainatly will make use of the backgrounds!
Your wallpaper collection gave me a boner!!
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Just download the program 'Desktop Visualiser' it is not available in the market for the X10, but you can find the .APK on this site. That program is very simple to use, no explaination needed.
Also, extremely nice backgrounds, I already have extremely similar icons (Tallmin: http://www.droid-den.com/android-guides/android-tallmin-icon-set), so most likely won't be using them, but almost certainatly will make use of the backgrounds!
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Thanks
On a completely unrelated note, my X10i gave me the 'charging bug' for the very first time just now
Damn!
Thank you, nice to hear people like them. Spent 4 hours on it to find wall papers which will fit the icons as a glove. Personally I use them with SMART SHORTCUTS, as desktop visualizer and my phone are not friends, so smart shortcuts folders....that is what you see in the screens.
It is very easy to install. Read the first post and it will work. If you have questions or need help, just post a reply and people will help you...that is the great thing from this community.
Shukla, you are crazy haha
Cheers,
Arnold
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Thank you for sharing, all look great.
PollPixx, as always great work follow many of your threads
I've sorta been using your icons (sorta because i like images ) and trying a new dual screen type approach with sophisticated sleek words and minimal view on one home screen with the big colourful images on another home screen. Havent gotten it to look 100% yet as its very hard to get it all to fit nicely with a wallpaper, but when I do i'll post on the desktop thread!
p.s. awesome walls wish i could keep one in particular as my wally but the girlfriend will castrate me
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PollPixx, as always great work follow many of your threads
I've sorta been using your icons (sorta because i like images ) and trying a new dual screen type approach with sophisticated sleek words and minimal view on one home screen with the big colourful images on another home screen. Havent gotten it to look 100% yet as its very hard to get it all to fit nicely with a wallpaper, but when I do i'll post on the desktop thread!
p.s. awesome walls wish i could keep one in particular as my wally but the girlfriend will castrate me
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I put that wallpaper on my girlfriend's phone because I was bored... she slapped me
Well, as I am also a photographer and have my studio by the house my wife is used to some girls nudity, actually she is more than once my model, artistic naked photos are great,
I dont like the pornographic pictures, but artistic naked like the third screenshot, which happens to be set as my default screen, is really something I like....
I also can't understand why people are having problems by such an innocent picture like the black/white behind picture I posted above, the great thing by these pictures is that you are not seeing anything pornographic at all...
I have had several discussions already about this subject, I always say, if you like it, use it, if you dont like it grab another background...
So, convince your girl you are just an art lover....
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- looks great, thank you!
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First : GREAT JOB!!!
Second: just 2 questions
1- how can you select different wallpapers in ADW? I can`t find that option;
2 - How did you disable the botton center icon from ADW?
Thks
EDIT: By the way: I´ve made some icons based on these with droid text.
PollPixx if you allow i will post link here.
Thx!
1. You can't....i made different screen shots to show the difference.
2. Just long tap and swipe it upwards, worked for me.
Of course, post them.
Cheers,
Arnold
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Thx!
1. You can't....i made different screen shots to show the difference.
2. Just long tap and swipe it upwards, worked for me.
Of course, post them.
Cheers,
Arnold
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HERE it is
Good job on this.
I love the first two wallpapers.
I may try this later on and put my comments on this but I am sure I will love this.
The very good design, is very attractive, thanks your share ~~
which is the best weather widget according to you?
HaiKara Fan said:
which is the best weather widget according to you?
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The best weather widget is going to be a lot like the best ROM or best kernel...it will depend on you and how you use your device. So it is probably best if you try them yourself and see.
There is also a thread for discussing all kinds of apps, including ones for weather: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2230428
Please search before opening a new thread!
Thanks!
You just found a ? magical weather app!
Meet YoWindow Weather.
Play Store: Awesome Weather YoWindow
What's so special?
? The landscapes.
When it's raining outside, it is raining in the app, and people open their umbrellas.
Birds are singing and animals are strolling about in the Village. People and cars abound in the City. Planes are landing at the Airport. Sheep are grazing in the Valley.
Motion in time. Swipe the screen to scroll the time forward.
That's how you watch the weather forecast in YoWindow.
? The sun sets at the same time as in the real world. The phase of the moon is real.
? The seasons are changing along with nature 5 times a year.
? Yes, you can set YoWindow as your Live Wallpaper. And there are a bunch of widgets.
? The weather on your photo. Any weather condition looks natural on photographs. Try to make a landscape from the view of your window.
?️ Radar and Weather Map.
? Make your Android happy.
- Temperature on the status bar.
- Weather forecast in the notification area.
- Alarm clock with the weather — two in one — wake up to the sounds of nature.
- Screensaver (Daydream) "weather on the phone screen."
- Android TV support.
The link to BETA version (no ads)
https://rink.hockeyapp.net/apps/a8f060f7c81e002fb219aa8648b53fb7
Unlimited edition.
Play Store: YoWindow Weather
No ads, all photo-landscapes available, weather forecast in notification area.
If you have an idea or found a problem - let us know.
Pavel Repkin
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Hi, guys!
9 months ago we had an idea how to make a handy and a beautiful weather for Android.
It's time to deliver.
Meet YoWindow Weather!
See the attached screen-shots.
Since I've just registered on XDA, I'm not allowed to post public links.
The link to download the latest YoWindow 0.89 is in my profile/contact-info/Home Page
What's so special?
- Animated landscape reflects the actual weather (sky, wind, fog), time (Sun, Moon) and season (5 states).
- Motion in time. Swipe the screen to scroll the time forward.
That's how you watch the weather forecast in YoWindow.
- YoWindow Live Wallpaper + Widgets - turn Android desktop into a beautiful weather station.
Tapping on a widget reflects the day/time/location in the wallpaper.
Mod Edit: Link to the app:
https://rink.hockeyapp.net/apps/a8f060f7c81e002fb219aa8648b53fb7
We are going to launch in a two weeks on Google Play.
If you have an idea or found a problem - let us know.
Pavel Repkin, YoWindow Weather project founder.
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I just added the link to your OP. Hope it helps
Widget looks great on my MI3, great job :good:
We are very greateful egzthunder1 for featuring YoWindow on XDA.
Otherwise the project would gone unnoticed.
Thank you for the wonderful review!
Guys, my name is Pavel, I'm one of the authors of the project.
AMA!
Hope you guys can add Mi Pad (Xiaomi) as one of the compatible devices
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Hope you guys can add Mi Pad (Xiaomi) as one of the compatible devices
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YoWindow supports Android 2.3+
As far as I can see Mi Pad runs on Android 4.4.
So what's up?
Works wonders guys! Great job! Looks really neat on my Nexus 5
MidnightDevil said:
Works wonders guys! Great job! Looks really neat on my Nexus 5
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Thank you
Good evening a question please This application is only for tablet ? thanks
nek46 said:
Good evening a question please This application is only for tablet ? thanks
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YoWindow is a universal app - both for tablets and smart phones!
try the BETA version seems to work well
How do I delete some cities ?
Is it possible to Create widget 4X1 thanks
I'll give it a try. I'm still looking for the perfect weather app.
My only deal breaker when it comes to weather apps: Clocks. I hate clock widgets. I hate weather widgets that have clocks on them. I can't understand why they are so prevalent. It's torture.
Looks, nice however got a nice bootloop when trying to pen it on the n7 2013 running L. Is it only good up to kk?
Option to delete a city appears when you long-press a city
Question about addition of a city in the database:
I wanted to add the city "l'Hospitalet de l'Infant" in Spain, and added the request on the website. But I had some difficulties to understand how to find its geoname-id (even I read the forum). I finally found it, and added it, but maybe you could add in your forum a simple way to get it, for people like who don't know
Else all is ok, widget and wallpaper. It's very nice.
nek46 said:
try the BETA version seems to work well
How do I delete some cities ?
Is it possible to Create widget 4X1 thanks
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To delete a city follow these steps
1. Tap on location name to open the list of favorite locations
2. Long tap on the location you want to delete.
A popup menu to appear.
3. Choose Delete from the menu,
No, widget 4x1 is not available yet.
Stay tuned!
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I'll give it a try. I'm still looking for the perfect weather app.
My only deal breaker when it comes to weather apps: Clocks. I hate clock widgets. I hate weather widgets that have clocks on them. I can't understand why they are so prevalent. It's torture.
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There are no clocks so far in YoWindow widgets.
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I wanted to add the city "l'Hospitalet de l'Infant" in Spain, and added the request on the website. But I had some difficulties to understand how to find its geoname-id (even I read the forum). I finally found it, and added it, but maybe you could add in your forum a simple way to get it, for people like who don't know
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We are having a minor problem with our servers.
As soon as it will be resolved the location should be available on Android and iOS.
I expect in 30 - 50 minutes.
Thank you so much for such a positive comment
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Looks, nice however got a nice bootloop when trying to pen it on the n7 2013 running L. Is it only good up to kk?
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YoWindow is not supporting L, unfortunately so far.
That's because of a piece of C++ code that crashes by an unknown reason.
We don't have a device to test L on.
So that's kind of a problem.
I hope to take care about it after the release rush is over.
Thanks for reporting anyway
par128 said:
We are having a minor problem with our servers.
As soon as it will be resolved the location should be available on Android and iOS.
I expect in 30 - 50 minutes.
Thank you so much for such a positive comment
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Thx, there is nothing urgent, of course.
Can I suggest you something: on the widget, there is no option to update its parameters directly. Could we imagine to have a "parameter" icon on the widget?
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Thx, there is nothing urgent, of course.
Can I suggest you something: on the widget, there is no option to update its parameters directly. Could we imagine to have a "parameter" icon on the widget?
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I'm not sure if I understand you correctly.
Do you mean "Update weather" button?