I bought my htc inspire 4g on saturday and rooted, s-off'd, flashed clockworkmodrecovery and flashed CM7 last night. Big change! I love it though, but im a bit ocd and cm7 seems heavier than i thought it would, most likely because of ADW, Is there a flavor, build, etc of CM7 7.0 or 7.2 with gingerbread launcher like the nexus s?
Thanks!
Chrisj7 said:
I bought my htc inspire 4g on saturday and rooted, s-off'd, flashed clockworkmodrecovery and flashed CM7 last night. Big change! I love it though, but im a bit ocd and cm7 seems heavier than i thought it would, most likely because of ADW, Is there a flavor, build, etc of CM7 7.0 or 7.2 with gingerbread launcher like the nexus s?
Thanks!
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Isn't the launcher of CM7 the same as the nexus s? To me it looks the same.
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dooyoo222 said:
Isn't the launcher of CM7 the same as the nexus s? To me it looks the same.
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Nope it's ADW, themed, not as smooth or fast as the gingerbread stock launcher.
Maybe ill just stick with it for now, but does anyone know if theres a zip i can flash ontop of CM7.2 that will give me it maybe?
gingerbread launcher is available free in the market
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gingerbread launcher is available free in the market
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Whats it called? i've never seen it, and does it matter im on the inspire?
Edit: and if it's that one from stevin lin i've heard it's not very good, and buggy compared to roms preinstalled with gingerbread.
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Whats it called? i've never seen it, and does it matter im on the inspire?
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Why not go into Market and search for gingerbread launcher?
It doesn't matter that you are on the inspire.
Try MoDaCo's version
the gingerbread launcher on the nexus s is hardware accelerated for the app drawer portion, using the graphics chip. so it wont be as smooth on the inspire or other android phones...the homescreen and side swiping will be the same though, just not the 3d app drawer.
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I recently rooted my inspire, first android device, and installed CM7 because it seemed amazing, not saying it isn't. I like CM7, but i like pure Gingerbreads gingerygoodness even better. I am currently running CM7-Phunky Cow "flavored"
and i like it because of the actual launcher and runs higher quadrant scores.
I like pure gingerbread, but i think i may miss the cm7 settings, some i use, also i miss HTC widgets and camera, etc, but i cant stand sense anymore.
Anyone have recomendations on ROMS, or CM7 Flavours/Mods?
Use Ultimate Droid
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I have tried that and it seems alot heavier then CM7, and that's not really what im aiming for, plus the theme is wierd on it, im not sure how i'd go with changing that.
What's the reason you use it?
Its very smooth and fast and my speed increased and its just perfect for me
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Right now Cm7 is starting to make me not like my phone for some reason so let's put it this way, is there a Stable, User-Friendly, non sense rom out there thats gingerbread?
The nature of all custom roms are beta's nothing more, every rom including the stock non rooted rom is subject to hiccups.
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Right now Cm7 is starting to make me not like my phone for some reason so let's put it this way, is there a Stable, User-Friendly, non sense rom out there thats gingerbread?
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Have you tried MIUI?
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Have you tried MIUI?
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+1. Gingerbread, works great, smooth, slick, and not an lick of Sense. If you are looking to try something different, you owe it to yourself to give it a go. C'mon over to the Dark Side, the water is great!
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Have you tried MIUI?
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Pure GB. Fully customizable. Great Quadrant scores (for what they're worth). No problems whatsoever...
And I jumped to the "Dark Side" straight from the latest CM7 build...and haven't looked back....
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Pure GB. Fully customizable. Great Quadrant scores (for what they're worth). No problems whatsoever...
And I jumped to the "Dark Side" straight from the latest CM7 build...and haven't looked back....
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Well i guess im going to try miui, but how do i get it looking more like gingerbread, that seems heavily modded visualy... And is it using gingerbread launcher or an app launcher
If you're looking for a Gingerbread build with Sense, try RCMix 5.9.x, available for download directly via CWM.
He said he "can't stand Sense anymore".
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Well i guess im going to try miui, but how do i get it looking more like gingerbread, that seems heavily modded visualy... And is it using gingerbread launcher or an app launcher
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It's using a home launcher.
If you want a pure GB home launcher, or have it look like CM7, just download ADW Launcher or Launcher Pro.
I'm currenrly running ADWEx on mine...
MIUI is fully customizable, and even has its own dedicated dev forum...
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This person on a Phoenix (Arizona) area Craigslist is claiming he's got a SGS4G on 2.3 Gingerbread.
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/mob/2364273095.html
Is this just a BS screen hack?
Well, the dockbar looks like it has GB icons but the notification bar doesn't. Id say it is themed 2.2.
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he's full of it
BS!! Ask for a screen shot of the Model number, Firmware Version and Baseband Version
I dont think that's legit! I think he's running Shadow's ROM!
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I dont think that's legit! I think he's running Shadow's ROM!
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What rom would give him a 2.3 theme?
Beefvvl said:
BS!! Ask for a screen shot of the Model number, Firmware Version and Baseband Version
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Has anyone asked him yet??
There are convincing-looking (and free) Gingerbread launchers in the marketplace. My Galaxy S 4G has looked like the one in the post, but certainly isn't running 2.3, and I suspect that's what we're seeing. Whether it's deceptive or just a poor understanding of what Gingerbread is -- that's another question.
Hey, it's my first post! Woot woot.
I sent him an email via craigs list asking for pics.. see if he sends some back.
Aint real .. Get awd launcher and gb theme i got it and looks reall tho
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The base firmware is 2.2, as I stated it has been modified, I uninstalled the TouchWiz UI and replaced the Froyo launcher with the Gingerbread launcher. I can install a full version of Gingerbread, so the base reads 2.3.
I would be willing to put forth the work, in trading for a G2X.
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He can install the full version? i didn't think this was viable yet...
One problem, the app drawer is not 3D like GB. Isn't GB launcher 3D?
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golmar88 said:
One problem, the app drawer is not 3D like GB. Isn't GB launcher 3D?
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Launcher pro has the 3d launcher. I am running 2.3 on my vibrant right now. With touch wiz 4 . And doesn't have 3d app drawer.
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Launcher pro has the 3d launcher. I am running 2.3 on my vibrant right now. With touch wiz 4 . And doesn't have 3d app drawer.
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True TW 4?? With the gestures and everything? Like where you hold two fingers and tilt to zoom in and out?
golmar88 said:
True TW 4?? With the gestures and everything? Like where you hold two fingers and tilt to zoom in and out?
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No, true TW 4 for some gestures requires the new hardware that supports multi-touch, and uses the gyrometer for tilt.
It's just TW4 without those features.
Theme
I am making a full GB theme, the problem is that I can't change the fon't colors at the menu because apktool never recompiles framework-res, so I had to keep the same old popup menu. Other than that, it is amazing
What is the best rom you have used to help the battery life out?
HoneySense
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Get any rom that does NOT have sense or sense components, and u should be good. Examples: Gingerbeast, Android revolution + no sense patch
diablo009 said:
Get any rom that does NOT have sense or sense components, and u should be good. Examples: Gingerbeast, Android revolution + no sense patch
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Diablo you used to make ROMs?
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Aosp RC 1
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If i got a new rom with out sense would i still loses the clock widget that would be the only one i would want to keep
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If i got a new rom with out sense would i still loses the clock widget that would be the only one i would want to keep
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Yes. Beautiful Widgets (paid app) has one similar. MIUI's weather/clock widget looks similar if you like the iOS look.
I've achieved the best battery life from MIUI (OC'd to 1.2ghz) with cattleprod's cyan04.7 Kernel running JuiceDefender. It's what I ended up sticking with after trying quite a few.
Personally, I love the look and feel of iOS so the added functionality of Android and much better battery life than stock is everything I could ask for.
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Get any rom that does NOT have sense or sense components, and u should be good. Examples: Gingerbeast, Android revolution + no sense patch
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Even with the no sense patch- sense framework is all still there, plus some sense apks that can't be removed.
Just pointing that out
TPGB Battery works great!
TPGB, hands down.
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Im achieving pretty good battery with CyanogenMod Nightly 96 with LorDmodHD-V4.5 and under volted with PUV
What is TPGB?
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Agree TPGB has had the best battery for me of 5 different roms I've tried, in my experience sense roms have had the worst
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tribestros said:
What is TPGB?
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Its a rom, I believe it stands for Team Phoenix Gingerbread
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ST3ALTHPSYCH0 said:
Yes. Beautiful Widgets (paid app) has one similar. MIUI's weather/clock widget looks similar if you like the iOS look.
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Fancy widget pro> beautiful widgets
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I've tried just about every rom out there, and my experience is that there is not dramatic difference among them. The display is always the biggest consumer. Not matter what rom you're using, the display will consume what it's going to consume...
XAVierG
You state Honeysense. Are you v4 or V5? Plusbwhat settings because of couldn't get a full day out of the battery.
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Android revolution, cognition, and cm7 are good.
how is the cm7 different from cm9?
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how is the cm7 different from cm9?
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CM9 is Ice Cream Sandwich :O
Z3US911 said:
CM9 is Ice Cream Sandwich :O
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I know this. I guess i should have elaborated on my Q.
I would like to know the differences/new features and what not..
What are the key features or upgrades to look forward to experiencing/having.
If your phone is a slow one like mine,I wouldn't upgrade.
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If your phone is a slow one like mine,I wouldn't upgrade.
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define slow? i have a moto triumph and it seems to do the job.
CM9 isn't out yet right? When is it coming out? I want it so bad
There are many alpha and beta builds of CM9 for many phones out already however unless you know what you're doing, I wouldn't use them yet.
its out already but still in dev
Can't wait to get a working version on my G2X to try out but I need my phone for school so it has to be stable :S lols
CM9 ICS SHOULD be a better performer, depending on processor. I have Deck's 4.0.3 ICS running on my HTC EVO 4G and I can say it's definitely snappier than CM7 on the same phone. Some of that is due to hardware acceleration using the GPU, I believe. I'm currently using NovaLauncher but I've tried Trebuchet and they are very similar in look and feel and I like that alot, NovaLauncher just seems to be a bit more mature. I'm anxiously awaiting CM9 on the EVO and will be on that like white on rice when it becomes available.
Ooo do you have a picture? that would be cool to see. I'm still running gingerbread on my g2x lol
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CM9 ICS SHOULD be a better performer, depending on processor. I have Deck's 4.0.3 ICS running on my HTC EVO 4G and I can say it's definitely snappier than CM7 on the same phone. Some of that is due to hardware acceleration using the GPU, I believe. I'm currently using NovaLauncher but I've tried Trebuchet and they are very similar in look and feel and I like that alot, NovaLauncher just seems to be a bit more mature. I'm anxiously awaiting CM9 on the EVO and will be on that like white on rice when it becomes available.
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where can i find nova launcher and treb..??
CM9/ICS is more refined than previous versions of android IMO: More consistency, swiping gestures are well used everywhere... list goes on!!~~
Funnily enough, CM9/ICS seems to run fine on my older devices. On the Galaxy tab 7, ICS is running smoother than CM7/GB did for me. Some things don't function perfectly (camera) but then in GB other things didn't work either.
On a much older device, like the Nexus one, CM7/GB seems to run smoother, CM9 lags a bit more.
After using it for a day I just could not accept the tw launcher and had to install ics launcher.
Just wondering if anyone has found the touchwiz launcher useful and if so why?
If you ditched it which launcher did you go to?
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TW ruined the ICS that's all I can say.
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It's not a terrible launcher.... Just boring. Not very customize-able. I have and will always use an aftermarket launcher. AdW eX to be exact.
I am using Nova Launcher. I have had no issues with it so far.
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I am using Nova Launcher. I have had no issues with it so far.
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Even though I dont have ICS yet (****ty Rogers), I definitely agree with hawk
I was looking for a nexus experience but didnt want to get a galaxy nexus.
Thats why i would recommend Nova Launcher, Ive watched enough videos
I'm neutral, just looks like plain old touchwiz to me. Like the one we've always had, And I think we expected that. But with the added multitasking features And other added features its beem a pleasurable experience so far And I'm thourghly enjoying it.
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I'm having no issues thanks to cdshepherd. He be the man.
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I'm having no issues thanks to cdshepherd. He be the man.
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I just grabbed some AOSP .apks and shoved them into an early alpha #-8 preview of NexusMod ICS...i'm working hard on making this look vanilla
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I just grabbed some AOSP .apks and shoved them into an early alpha #-8 preview of NexusMod ICS...i'm working hard on making this look vanilla
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I would definitely love you if you get it vanilla. I hate touchwiz, most useless software ever.
BTW you got any ETA as to when its coming out?
I ditched it for Apex. Much nicer.
I've always used launcher pro, so i'm super used to it. I just have it set up to have an ICS feel to it using this guide. I've had this for a while now, but now I actually have true ics
http://forums.androidcentral.com/wa...o-ice-cream-sandwich-how-updated-10-19-a.html
This is what it turns out to look like. Not too shabby, b/c I don't really like Nova or Apex that much.
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I just grabbed some AOSP .apks and shoved them into an early alpha #-8 preview of NexusMod ICS...i'm working hard on making this look vanilla
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Yeeeaaaaaahhhh buddy! Do your magic MOD!
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Yea, the touch whiz completely ruined ICS for me. I had ICS running on my Inspire 4G before I upgraded to the Skyrocket, which was aosp ICS. I could definitely see all the differences straight away, and was quite underwhelmed by the ICS leak. I think some of the best parts of aosp ICS are missing. I used apex launcher for a while to try to make it a bit better, but in the end, went back to my NexusMod 4 backup.
Looking forward to some vanilla ice cream goodness.
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Besides the launcher (which I ditched and bought Nova instead), I don't know what else is TW. I have no experience with ICS till today's flash-fest, so it all seems good to me (minus the TW launcher).
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I just grabbed some AOSP .apks and shoved them into an early alpha #-8 preview of NexusMod ICS...i'm working hard on making this look vanilla
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I think its a race right now between a few of you guys to get an aosp style rom puahed out! I really appreciate your guys' hard work!
I've just recently started looking into rom development myself and if I thought I could help yet id offer but I'm not there yet. Keep us posted on how you're doing! I know I'm watching the dev section like a hawk!
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Besides the launcher (which I ditched and bought Nova instead), I don't know what else is TW. I have no experience with ICS till today's flash-fest, so it all seems good to me (minus the TW launcher).
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The launcher, app drawer, and settings menu are the biggest changes. Some other little things like icons are changed too though.
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+1 fpr apex. I use apex on my galacy nexus and now my skyrocket as well
The thing that annoys me most about TW on ICS is that they got rid of the settings button in the notification pull down. Like... WHAT THE **** SAMSUNG?
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The thing that annoys me most about TW on ICS is that they got rid of the settings button in the notification pull down. Like... WHAT THE **** SAMSUNG?
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you actually used that? WTF DUDE
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The thing that annoys me most about TW on ICS is that they got rid of the settings button in the notification pull down. Like... WHAT THE **** SAMSUNG?
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They also hobbled the lock screen. AOSP ICS allows for many music players to have controls on the lock screen. Samsung only supports it's own music player to have controls on it's TW lock screen. I just don't get it, why take away features?
On top of that to still not add a widget (since you are forced to use the stock TW music player to have lock screen controls) for the TW music player is just stupid. Makes you wonder how thought out TW is.