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Google Now for ICS?

Does anybody have the Google Now app that was ported to ICS? Also would it work with Liquid's ICS?

alex.ap.pacman said:
Does anybody have the Google Now app that was ported to ICS? Also would it work with Liquid's ICS?
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Yes, I have both. Yes, both will work on liquid ICS mecha.
Linked here:
http://rootzwiki.com/index.php?/topic/33783-Liquid-ics-rom-is-here!#entry946209
Page 11, post 106.
Mikeyxda has a thread around here somewhere too, he modified and released them.

it's baked into liquid ICS

Cyrix2k said:
it's baked into liquid ICS
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probably baked into jester's version, but not the base
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it's baked into liquid ICS

I've installed it but only weather notifications work. Voice search is also a little glitchy. I would love it if I could edit sports teams to receive notifications, etc. If anyone knows how to do this, please let me know. The option to edit teams is greyed out in the Google Now options.

socalslim said:
I've installed it but only weather notifications work. Voice search is also a little glitchy. I would love it if I could edit sports teams to receive notifications, etc. If anyone knows how to do this, please let me know. The option to edit teams is greyed out in the Google Now options.
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I just received a traffic notification (ETA for me to get home).

Cyrix2k said:
it's baked into liquid ICS
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It's in Jesters ICS build. However it's NOT in liquid's ICS build, but can be easily added though.

cramblda said:
It's in Jesters ICS build. However it's NOT in liquid's ICS build, but can be easily added though.
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Sorry about that. I have Jester's build on my phone... also tried to edit the double post but it won't let me as a noob
As for the sports teams, I'm having trouble too. It found the Baltimore Orioles for me and notified me of the score. The only trouble is that I'm not a baseball fan; instead, I wanted the Ravens tracked but there's only the option to uncheck the Orioles with no way to add the Ravens. I tried some pointed google searches and no go.

I chose not to use this while running the Bamf release due to poor battery life. Now that I'm running liquid I'll have to install it when I get home from work.
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For those having issues, refer to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1747224

Or this guide. I like it better cause it was my first thing I ever flashed that had aroma. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1843457
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quickdraw86 said:
For those having issues, refer to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1747224
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For some reason it's not talking back to me, any reasoning as to why?

can someone please point me to a link to install it on bare liquid ics?

musicfreak190 said:
can someone please point me to a link to install it on bare liquid ics?
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Either of the link posts I made or Jonah's post will direct you to the versions you need. You're looking for the ARMv7 version(version for ARMv7 devices, like ours).

quickdraw86 said:
Either of the link posts I made or Jonah's post will direct you to the versions you need. You're looking for the ARMv7 version(version for ARMv7 devices, like ours).
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It worked for a while, but now it seems to be stammering, any suggestions Quickdraw86?

alex.ap.pacman said:
It worked for a while, but now it seems to be stammering, any suggestions Quickdraw86?
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well, i've experienced some issues with the voice aspects on liquid ICS, as have others. google now works perfectly on jester's desensed rom and the bamf leak. i'm hesitant to look further into my issues with google now on liquid ICS because i believe some of issues with voice are yet unresolved issues with the rom itself, as it works on two of our other ICS roms perfectly.

No way in hell am I going back to Sense...

I would rather live without google now then to live with sense anything *shudders*

[Q] Ready to take the plunge and start flashing

Rooted, unlocked, and backed up my imei and ready to flash. I'm backing up all my apps using Titanium Backup. What system apps do I back up if I want to restore call history, contacts, and text messages? Can these easily be restored after flashing the cm10 daily rom? Also, is it okay to backup systemui.apk using TiBackup? I have a custom one that was offered in the dev section.
And just another dumb question, but data on sdcard and ext_sdcard won't get wiped?

You don't really want to restore system app because they change from rom to rom. So that includes your system ui. I personally use sms backup from pay sure for texts and call history, it seems to not do pictures messages so save any pics you want. Finally your contacts i hope are saved to your Google account....if not use backup assistant or export to sd card.
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What exact is IMEI and why does it matter for root stuff

s.a.shannon4 said:
What exact is IMEI and why does it matter for root stuff
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It's basically how Verizon recognizes your phone if it gets needed up you won't be able to make calls or use data
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So I flashed CM10. I really really don't get the big deal haha. I guess I'll play around with Google Now.
The only things I kind of miss so far is S-memo that I actually did use a lot. Anyone have suggestions for a good handwritten-note alternative?
Also missing a lot of widgets from the pull down notifications.
It does seem speedier and I'll see how my battery goes.
This was my first time doing this so it took me like almost an hour to restore everything from Titanium Backup. I like how my Apex Launcher goes back to almost exactly as it was, except the widgets have to be readded.
But overall if I'm not seeing a big difference as a daily driver, I might just go back to stock rooted as I was pretty happy with that anyways.

dunderball said:
Also missing a lot of widgets from the pull down notifications.
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I don't remember exactly where it is, but look around in the settings. I know there is somewhere where you can customize the "Power Widgets" as I believe they are called. Add/remove, reorder, I actually like it a lot better than touchwiz's quick buttons.
Although I don't blame you if you go back. As much as I loved CM10, (I know I will get my head ripped off for saying this but...) I actually kinda missed Touchwiz's apps. I hated the new contacts app, and I missed the camera, calculator, calendar, and dialer. But if you do go back, might I suggest trying a custom TW based rom. I'm running synergy and I love it!

CM is all about clean look, speed, no crap, straight android. The theme engine allows for some pretty awesome customizations using downloaded themes from the play store.
If it's not flashy enough for you, you want to stick with a touchwiz based rom-stock, cleanrom, synergy, jellywiz (jb), etc.
But before you do that, throw a theme like dustinb's cobalt line of themes. These make cyanogen rom's very tempting. I personally am just waiting for that stable release cm10 release.
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annoyingduck said:
CM is all about clean look, speed, no crap, straight android. The theme engine allows for some pretty awesome customizations using downloaded themes from the play store.
If it's not flashy enough for you, you want to stick with a touchwiz based rom-stock, cleanrom, synergy, jellywiz (jb), etc.
But before you do that, throw a theme like dustinb's cobalt line of themes. These make cyanogen rom's very tempting. I personally am just waiting for that stable release cm10 release.
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I'm running CM10 M1...and I only have one problem alarm sound won't work!
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annoyingduck said:
CM is all about clean look, speed, no crap, straight android.
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For me at least, my choice to stick with TW wasn't about the theme, it was about features. I absolutely can't stand the layout of the contacts app, that's the big thing stopping me from switching. The dialer in CM10 doesn't let you spell out contact names like the TW one. Admittedly I like the theme of the calculator and calendar on TW better, but it's nothing that would stop me from enjoying wonderful AOSP.

CM10 - a quick review
I agree with noingwhat here... I missed a lot of the apps in TouchWiz in a mere three hours straight of playing with CM10.
I seriously find the camera to be embarrassingly bad, at least in terms of look & feel compared to the tw camera.
The same goes for the calculator. I'm sure it does what it needs to, but it just doesn't look very polished. These are two apps that I use on a really frequent basis. Are these what the stock apps look like on a Nexus?
I also was not a fan of the Contacts app, and for whatever reason, couldn't find a way to explicitly link each contact to their Facebook profile.
One other small nitpick, I think the slide to unlock in TW was done very well. You simply swipe in any direction. Having to swipe in a specific direction on a 4.8 inch screen is just asking for your phone to fall out of your hand. Also, I can't see the clock on the lockscreen due to my wallpaper being a lighter color. I refuse to change my kate upton wallpaper lol.
I liked how the text message threads looked in JB over tw. TW looks plain silly sometimes.
My APW widgets look a lot better in JB than in TW, especially when using the ICS skin for apw.
I really loved the transition animations in CM10 overall. I also liked the little animation you get when the screen turns off. Very very cool.
Anyway, since I was using Apex launcher already, it had the same look and feel on CM10 as I did on stock-rooted (although I admit CM10 was a bit zippier). I really think I just missed the apps too much but I did enjoy the modern, clean, and sleek look and feel in straight JB.
But!! On the plus side, I was able to get to recovery, perform backups, restore my apps and text messages, all on my first try without bricking my phone. I was able to return to my Nandroid without any problems either.
I appreciate all the work done by the CM team but I'm hoping it comes along a bit further in the near future. All my opinions are obviously subjective, so I hope it's all taken with a grain of salt. I'm a long-time lurker here so I'm just glad to see that someone new can eventually get the hang of all this.

I have to say after playing around with CM10 for about week I have to agree.
There was a time when AOSPs like CyanogenMod was far better than any of the Manufacturer Skinned android variants. HTC Sense on my OG Droid Incredible was considered by many to be the best OEM skinned Android variant and CM6 left it in the dust. It was more stable, faster and had more features.
However, TouchWiz is pretty damn good. The Samsung apps are strong(with the exception of S-Voice). Its pretty fast(once you turn off S-Voice). Its still needs a little project butter and Google Now but other than that imo its pretty solid.
Now of course there are specialty thing like overclocking or drastic UI changes that require custom roms but 90% of users have no desire to do any of that stuff.
I still love AOSP roms and I'll probably keep tinkering with them, but staying with TouchWiz isn't the worst decision in the world.

dunderball said:
I liked how the text message threads looked in JB over tw. TW looks plain silly sometimes.
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I forgot about the messenger too. I actually prefer the messenger in TW over JB, but as far as the settings and overall UI, I prefer JB. If only I could get the apps, that's all I want.

Google Now

Anyone know how i can get Google Now with search feature loaded onto my stock rooted rom? It is De-odex VRALHD rom.
Thank you in advance

There is a file in the Clean Rom thread that has a zip that you flash in recovery. I did it and it is working great. Google Now is not quite as impressive as I thought it would be.
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wrxphantom said:
Anyone know how i can get Google Now with search feature loaded onto my stock rooted rom? It is De-odex VRALHD rom.
Thank you in advance
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Yes, using M7 file I was able to use CWM to flash on my deodex HD. Runs great.

HHF2 said:
There is a file in the Clean Rom thread that has a zip that you flash in recovery. I did it and it is working great. Google Now is not quite as impressive as I thought it would be.
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I came from the GNex and IMO it runs better on the GNex. I'm sure once Samsung/VzW finally give us JB it will be better.

I use the mod from clean Rom also and it works well.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1747224

I agree with others here, g now is not as good as I thought it was going to be. S Voice comes pretty close, plus S voice has deeper integration with phone settings, etc. I have it running on CleanRom 2.5 which is G7 based.

ljbrenes said:
I agree with others here, g now is not as good as I thought it was going to be. S Voice comes pretty close, plus S voice has deeper integration with phone settings, etc. I have it running on CleanRom 2.5 which is G7 based.
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Google now takes time to learn about you and it works a lot better on jelly bean. For example it always let's me know how long it'll take me to get home. If I google a restaurant on my computer or phone it'll automatically tell me directions and how long to get there. And plenty more

Neverendingxsin said:
Google now takes time to learn about you and it works a lot better on jelly bean. For example it always let's me know how long it'll take me to get home. If I google a restaurant on my computer or phone it'll automatically tell me directions and how long to get there. And plenty more
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i notice no quality differentiation between it on jelly bean or ics (jellybomb release by inc), still get great results and always displays the time it takes me to get to and from work, also for ball games and whatnot too.....i love it, just wish i could set it default to home button without having to need an app like home2 shortcut

digitalsynner85 said:
i notice no quality differentiation between it on jelly bean or ics (jellybomb release by inc), still get great results and always displays the time it takes me to get to and from work, also for ball games and whatnot too.....i love it, just wish i could set it default to home button without having to need an app like home2 shortcut
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I'd ask incubus if he can add that into his rom. On liquid smooth I've got it mapped to my home button without needing to use an app

[Q] S3 dialer sucks?

Is it me but I think the S3 TW dialer sucks! I'm coming from GNex and I much prefer the ICS/Jellybean dialer soooo much better.
Anyway to install the ICS/Jellybean dialer on my rooted/unlocked stock?
Thanks!

Nutzzer said:
Is it me but I think the S3 TW dialer sucks! I'm coming from GNex and I much prefer the ICS/Jellybean dialer soooo much better.
Anyway to install the ICS/Jellybean dialer on my rooted/unlocked stock?
Thanks!
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Don't think so. It can be modded/themed but is tied into Touch Wiz and framework. Definitely not the Jellybean. Maybe a dialer app from the Market.

Install exdialer and buy the plugs, you'll never use another dialer again. It miui made (don't be frightened) and is awesome. The ui/speed/ability to maintain the same between rom's is wonderful. My two cents....

Dark mms for jb

Is there a fully functional inverted or dark mms for jb?
Im running embryo 6.8
Ive searched and tried a few but they werent quit what I was looking for

Shortbus-Driver said:
Is there a fully functional inverted or dark mms for jb?
Im running embryo 6.8
Ive searched and tried a few but they werent quit what I was looking for
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I don't know of any standalone dark MMS apps, but the Slim Bean 4.2.2 build by onlychevys includes a dark theme that inverts the built-in apps. Plus it's a nice lightweight ROM with great battery life.

If you're on a cm based ROM, many themes will do this for you. Also, you could search for justinbean here on xda. He's got a ton of inverted packages that many on the rocket say work well.
Edit: sorry, just saw that you're on embryo. Justinbean may still work for you.
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I just pulled the mms.apk from the above mentioned slim....although I like the emoji support ...im more looking for a dark them.

Ok I found what I was looking for .
I took one from the sgs4g and it works perfectly with this device.

http://m.b-boytm.webnode.com/themed-apps/
Here's some themed jb apps
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