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New app idea.

I constantly walk and text so hate having to look up to see if anything is coming. Is there an app out there that makes the sms screen transparent with the camera screen as the wallpaper? Or display a small camera image just above everything? Not sure if this is the right section for this so re-direct me if thats the case.Thankyou for your time and i look forward to any replies.

Probably possible, but who would take the time to implement it?

Idea of the year that

Already exists for the iphone, surprised it doesn't for android yet!

Actually it exists in the samsung own android store, check out the galaxy s section i think you can find the apk somewhere.
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Awesome guys thanks for all your help, would you happen to know any more info about the app like its name or category?
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+1 I would love to have this application myself.
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I think the app your looking for is called Road SMS can't find any apk though. If anyone has one please pm.

http://www.mobilewhack.com/road-sms-android-app-creates-live-background-for-texting/
live wallpaper like...looks really kool...wait live wallpaper...android 2.1 needed...FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!

Type N walk is in app store. Didn't try it but it may work.

Here's a link to all galaxy s apks, but I haven't tested them yet.
http://www.mediafire.com/?yy3ewxomj0z

Nimche said:
Type N walk is in app store. Didn't try it but it may work.
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Tried it, not inbuilt into sms so have to type then import into messaging thus losing camera thus having to look up.

I tired couple but some how I can't install it..... I give it more shot when we have nandroid backup..... I don't wanna freeze my phone n reroot
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U should try the liquid acer to..... I really want the browser n musicbookmark
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theXeffect said:
I tired couple but some how I can't install it..... I give it more shot when we have nandroid backup..... I don't wanna freeze my phone n reroot
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Same, might be because we're 1.6 and not 2.1.

Tasteslikeawesome said:
I constantly walk and text so hate having to look up to see if anything is coming. Is there an app out there that makes the sms screen transparent with the camera screen as the wallpaper? Or display a small camera image just above everything? Not sure if this is the right section for this so re-direct me if thats the case.Thankyou for your time and i look forward to any replies.
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Samsung Galaxy S's Road SMS app does this:
http://www.gadgetvenue.com/samsung-galaxy-road-sms-app-07151045/

Photo Editor

Hi guys
Just took from SGS II ICS ROM its photo editor (photo retouching).
It is really cool and besides special effects you can actually choose an area and apply all effects or even make stain disappear (fill hole).
It works absolutely flawlessly on our device.
source : GTI9100XWLP4-4.0.3 (Supports Hebrew as well).
App to download and install... [EDITED] Please refer to 7th post in this thread

Nice find. Thanks!

Doesnt work for me, says theres a problem parsing the package, im running val final, with sms kj6 kernal.
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Seems like a bad download, try again and if problem consists, I will put it again.
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jwalters1123 said:
Doesnt work for me, says theres a problem parsing the package, im running val final, with sms kj6 kernal.
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Same error here even tried manual pushing. Vb-final, rc3 kernel
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I tried dl it multiple times, and tried pushing it also, and nothing.
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OK, please try this one...
Simply download and install, it's not a system app.
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That one works perfect! much obliged sir!
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itzik2sh said:
OK, please try this one...
Simply download and install, it's not a system app.
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Did the trick
Thank you
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Works perfect, thank you!
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You can also download photoshop for android.
but i guess, this will run more natively.

rosrivt959v said:
You can also download photoshop for android.
but i guess, this will run more natively.
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Hi rosrivt959v
I had photoshop for android.
I don't remember it had so many effects and features, for sure not the ability to choose specific areas and apply effects on them. But maybe it was lately updated, i dunno.
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Installed and works without a hitch. Pretty cool. Thanks. :thumbup::thumbup:
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I've tried a few photo editing apps since I started using Instagram. So far, I like Picsay Pro and Camera Zoom. Picsay makes it easier to add text though. I don't think Zoom has the same functionality though.

I liked camera zoom for a while, but moved to Quick Snap (with infinite focus) as my fastest camera (for running kids) and this thread photo editor for the small finishes. For videos editing I use AndroVid btw.
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Hi itzik2sh...I just found it FC every time I try to load picture (was on your Hebrew Vahalla), I did Gremlin removed and flashed your rom several time but still FC :s...(sr but since 'm into worst week of the school year - exam week lol - so I can't have phone and PC at once to upload some pics for you - as my mom not allows lol)

I don't want to be off topic, but :
1. Does it happen on this app only?
2. Is gallery working good otherwise?
3. What launcher are you using?
Go launcher is smoother and more stable comparing to touchwiz.
4. Try deleting your pics and vids, maybe one of them is corrupted..
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itzik2sh said:
I don't want to be off topic, but :
1. Does it happen on this app only?
2. Is gallery working good otherwise?
3. What launcher are you using?
Go launcher is smoother and more stable comparing to touchwiz.
4. Try deleting your pics and vids, maybe one of them is corrupted..
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1. Yes, just this app.
2. My galary was fine.
3. I have always been on Go launcher (even on MiUI rom lol )
4. I'm sure all my media files are not corrupt ...
Anyway, I tried it on other roms and it was fine so never mind, once I get on Hebrew Vahalla again, I will sure to follow your op tightly and will report to you later since I remember that I didn't ummu and just only factory reset one time :s...my bad so I can say now, the app is fine ...btw, all best wishes to you
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TW features on CM10/AOKP

Just wondering.. How difficult would it be to incorporate the swipe right to call/swipe left to text feature from TW roms to CM10/AOKP? Please don't kill me for asking, I'm just curious.
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Have to admit this was one of the best features of TouchWiz

I knew I wasn't the only one who missed this from TW roms
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mbrian27 said:
I knew I wasn't the only one who missed this from TW roms
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I know sky-jellybean incorporates a lot of tw parts but its cm10-based so idk if this feature is there or not. Could check it out if you'd like.
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btm fdr said:
I know sky-jellybean incorporates a lot of tw parts but its cm10-based so idk if this feature is there or not. Could check it out if you'd like.
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Its not there
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I knew I wasn't the only one who missed that feature. I've look everywhere for a hint of it being ported. I think you would have to port contacts, messaging, and dialer for it. Sounds difficult!
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Or just use exdialer, which has the feature...

icenight89 said:
Or just use exdialer, which has the feature...
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You can't swipe from the contacts app or the messaging app. Mainly for me, is swiping from the messaging app.
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Jhong209 said:
You can't swipe from the contacts app or the messaging app. Mainly for me, is swiping from the messaging app.
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I agree that I mainly utilized it from the messaging app. And yea I do miss that feature.
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Jhong209 said:
You can't swipe from the contacts app or the messaging app. Mainly for me, is swiping from the messaging app.
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I agree that I mainly utilized it from the messaging app. And yea I do miss that feature.
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Huh? U guys must've missed a setting, because I have exdialer and from both the call log and contacts page I can swipe left/right to call and text
As for.messaging, exdialer doesn't have a messaging app component, so up until recently I've been using gosms. I have since found the cm10 theme Xperia s 2.0 which makes the stock sms app look AMAZING and have been using that

icenight89 said:
Huh? U guys must've missed a setting, because I have exdialer and from both the call log and contacts page I can swipe left/right to call and text
As for.messaging, exdialer doesn't have a messaging app component, so up until recently I've been using gosms. I have since found the cm10 theme Xperia s 2.0 which makes the stock sms app look AMAZING and have been using that
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I meant the contacts app. Not the contacts within exdialer. I flashed embryo and had it for a couple days. I'm stuck between aokp because of the rezound mod or embryo for the swipe feature.
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Jhong209 said:
I meant the contacts app. Not the contacts within exdialer. I flashed embryo and had it for a couple days. I'm stuck between aokp because of the rezound mod or embryo for the swipe feature.
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Lol and becuz I'm so used to the swipe feature in stock I use exdialer AS my contacts app. Not trying to force it down ur throat just giving alternatives.

icenight89 said:
Lol and becuz I'm so used to the swipe feature in stock I use exdialer AS my contacts app. Not trying to force it down ur throat just giving alternatives.
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I tried using exdialer for a day, it just didn't feel right for me. Though I will keep an eye on it just it case the developers develop a similar messaging app. As of now I'm on embryo because my earphones broke.
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Android apps help.

Recently I've made some very simple apps on the android market and I'm looking for any simple apps that I can make. It's going to be free so I'm not going to make money from it. If I use your idea than I will put your Twitter name if you give it to me and your xda username in the app it self and I will also send you the app before it's released on the market. Thanks from a 13 year old amature developer.
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An app that pushes apps to /system/app
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hakera15 said:
Recently I've made some very simple apps on the android market and I'm looking for any simple apps that I can make. It's going to be free so I'm not going to make money from it. If I use your idea than I will put your Twitter name if you give it to me and your xda username in the app it self and I will also send you the app before it's released on the market. Thanks from a 13 year old amature developer.
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An app that changes other app's icon?

Skeleth said:
An app that changes other app's icon?
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Good one
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Or you could make a clock, that deletes one randomly picked app if you press snooze more than (pick a number here) times. This would definietly wake people up.

Make the counter app for Facebook Home.
Call it Google+ home.
Create an actual word game using the SwiftKey Tilt April's Fool feature.
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Markuzy said:
Make the counter app for Facebook Home.
Call it Google+ home.
Create an actual word game using the SwiftKey Tilt April's Fool feature.
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Google+ Home is definitely not a simple app, and would need months of development with Trial And Error. He asked for an idea for a simple app.
But your idea is great for a developer willing to make something big

An alarm click that would donate to my PayPal account if ignored for 2mins.
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SMS App

For those of us who really don't like SMS in Hangouts for whatever reason, what SMS app are you using and what is one of the best features on it?
Thanks

Tried go sms, handcent and chomp. Don't like any of them. Would love to see the cm, or similar, messaging app as a stand alone app for all devices.

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Tried go sms, handcent and chomp. Don't like any of them. Would love to see the cm, or similar, messaging app as a stand alone app for all devices.
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Yeah. I've tired them and feel too bloated. Something minimal with a couple of keybuseful features is what I'm after.
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Sliding Messaging Pro has been my go to SMS app for KitKat, feels like it belongs on the OS.

Have you tried Textra?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra

s3ct0r said:
Have you tried Textra?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra
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But I can't use it as standard app?!

mythenmetz said:
But I can't use it as standard app?!
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What do you mean?
It should work as a default sms app.
(My Nexus 5 should be here any minute so I can't test it with it, but on my HTC One it did)

mythenmetz said:
But I can't use it as standard app?!
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It needs to be updated to 4.4 which they said is in the works.
Source: https://twitter.com/TextraSMS/status/397218859108663296

ChompSms is the best. Fast and sleek
Quick Compose
Quick reply
Delayed sending
Schedule sms
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Does anyone know if it's possible to just download an apk of the stock jelly bean SMS app?

That is a good idea! Have the jelly bean SMS app on kit Kat! I have a Galaxy nexus rooted so I can probably just make a back up of my SMS app. I'll try it...
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So I made a apk of my jelly bean SMS app. How to I share it?
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powernexus4 said:
That is a good idea! Have the jelly bean SMS app on kit Kat! I have a Galaxy nexus rooted so I can probably just make a back up of my SMS app. I'll try it...
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So I made a apk of my jelly bean SMS app. How to I share it?
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I'm not actually sure if it will work. It might not be compatible with 4.4 or it might be glitchy. In any case it would prob be best to just stick to hangouts. Not sure though. Anyone have any input if this will work?

8sms. Best sms app. Looks like stock, fast, and quickreply from notification shade.
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not mentioned yet so I'll recommend it - sliding messaging... you do have to pay for it but it's very unique and quite a nice app
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I've installed 8SMS, set it to Standalone Mode and disabled Hangouts in Settings/Apps.
Strangely, under Settings/Wireless & networks/Default SMS, 8SMS doesn't show up. I'll be asking someone to text me soon to test that everything is working as it should be. I'll report back.
Edit: Running in Standalone mode didn't work but as soon as i deselected it i could receive SMS. Unfortunately sent messages aren't being received so i'm going back to using Hangouts for now.

I had no idea that Textra and 8sms existed until now (and I've been doing the Android thing since donut). I've been using Hangouts or the CM app, but for non rooted phones I could never find a messaging app I liked. These are beautiful and I'll be putting one on friends' phones to replace the (usually) lacking SMS stock apps.
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I use Disa.im which combines SMS/MMS and Whatsapp. It has a very clean interface and support for group conversations.
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EvilLordFluffy said:
I use Disa.im which combines SMS/MMS and Whatsapp. It has a very clean interface and support for group conversations.
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Disa looks promising! Hope to see it available to all on the Play Store soon. :good:

PsychDrummer said:
Does anyone know if it's possible to just download an apk of the stock jelly bean SMS app?
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I'm really hoping the CM stock messaging app can be ported to KitKat. I've never understood the issue people have with it. It looks great, and it functions well.

ballaz said:
8sms. Best sms app. Looks like stock, fast, and quickreply from notification shade.
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Didnt know about this, installed it on my GNEX undtil I get the N5 and so far it's great !!