[Q] increase Messaging font size? CM10 Slim Bean 4.1.2 - Samsung Exhilarate SGH-i577 - General Questions and Answers

got no response after a week- reposted it to "Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting"
over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45921981#post45921981
moderators: feel free to remove this post. (...which will cut my post count in half! awesome.)
thanks
can anyone tell me if I can change the font size ONLY in the 'Messaging' app? I'm using CM10.0 on a Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate SGH-i577.
I'd like to keep the current LCD density, and 'Font Size' and all that, yet change (increase) the font size JUST for the Messaging app.
is this possible?
(I keep reading about "pinch to zoom" within messaging, but it appears that doesn't apply to Cyanogenmod 10.0, or 4.1.x...)
related: I only upgraded this phone a week ago to Cyanogenmod 10.0 - but I see that a variation of 10.2 is available now for the Galaxy Exhilarate- should I just upgrade to that?
if that would solve this issue, and still be completely and totally stable (the most important thing to me) then I'd go for it..
thanks for the great forum.
~R.

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Japanese Text Display - AwesomeICS

Hi,
I've recently put Awesome ICS 3.6 into my Glacier and aside from a few tweaks, the ROM is very good. Probably the most complete ICS rom available for this device.
However, there is only one issue that I've been having. Japanese Characters will not display anywhere throughout the ROM or in Applications.
I'm not sure if this is a ROM issue or a Kernel issue. I was hoping that someone could point me in the right direction for resolving this.
Thanks.
For anyone else having issues displaying Japanese or Chinese text, I found a similar posting in the Awesome ICS Dev thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26848771&highlight=japanese#post26848771
Yes sorry I had taken a lot of stuff out the rom to make it lighter didn't think that would make a difference but I see it does will re add it next time
Sent from my HTC Glacier using Tapatalk 2
Above posting worked, but the author didn't post the file required. I've attached it to this post. ADB the file in the archive (inclusive of path) to the phone and restart.
This file should work with just about any ROM since it is only a TTF file.
Not a problem. I think this ROM really is amazing. I had to work out a couple kinks.
- Japanese font support (had to add the aforementioned TTF font)
- CPU Clock Management "AX Control" in system panel doesn't work, workaround is to use "ROM Toolbox" for changing frequencies and govenors
- Tried Tiamat V2 kernel, but stability was a problem with a few applications ie. PowerAMP. MDEEJAYs Kernel has been stable. I'm not sure why but problems went away after the kernel switch.
And thank you for your reply. I think you guys have done good work here. Given the age of the MT4G (Glacier), I expect this to be the only ICS ROM that will reach full completion. I think many others have moved on for development.

[A510][ROM][4.2.2] AOKP JB-MR1 Build 5

Since nobody opened a thread with this fresh AOKP build... here it is... i'm just posting links, i've done nothing for this rom to became alive... => No needs to Thank me.
Just a place to talk about AOKP on the A510
[Release] JB-MR1 Build 5 - 4.2.2​
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Updates
20130313 - JB-MR1 Build 5 is out
20130225 - JB-MR1 Build 4 is out (First 4.2.2)
20130213 - JB-MR1 Build 3 is out (First release for the A510)
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20130313 - JB-MR1 Build 5
New features
Traditional toggles instead of Tiles (optional)
New Navigation Ring configuration menu
S Pen support for Note IIs
Quiet Hours toggle
New devices
i605 – Samsung Galaxy Note II (Verizon)
l900 – Samsung Galaxy Note II (Sprint)
i9300 – Samsung Galaxy S III (Intl.)
p930 – LG Nitro HD (AT&T)
su640 – LG Optimus LTE (SKT)
vs920 – LG Spectrum (Verizon)
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20130225 - JB-MR1 Build 4
New features
4.2.2
New devices
evita - HTC One XL
maserati – Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)
solana - Motorola Droid 3 (XT862)
spyder – Motorola Droid RAZR (VZW / XT912)
targa – Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)
toroplus - Galaxy Nexus (Sprint)
umts_spyder – Motorola Droid RAZR (GSM / XT910)
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20130213 - JB-MR1 Build 3
New features
General UI
UI mode selector – Phone / Phablet / Tablet
Transparency control for all the things!
Dual panel at any DPI
Car Home is back
Lockscreen
Allow timeout / instant lock for Slide
Quick unlock (PIN/password can unlock without pressing enter)
Navigation Bar
Hiding NavBar – if you enable this, NavBar won’t be visible all the time, you can slide up from the bottom of your screen and it comes back!
Recents – GB style
Custom icon tint
Menu UI overflow
Statusbar
LastApp Toggle
New devices
a510 – Acer Iconia Tab A510
hercules - Galaxy S2 (T-Mobile)
i9100 - Galaxy S2 (International / Exynos)
i9100g - Galaxy S2 (International / OMAP)
t0lte - Galaxy Note 2 LTE
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20130121 - JB-MR1 Build 2 (Just for reference as Build 2 was not supporting Iconia A510)
New features
General UI
Boot animation picker enhancements
Colorable clock views/widgets
Lockscreen
Option to hide initial page hints
Start lockscreen with minimized challenge
Longpress on minimized challenge to unlock
Carousel animation
Navigation Bar
Colorable NavBar background
Recents menu opens with lightning speed
Statusbar
Alternative signal layout (GB-style)
New toggle: Sound state (ring/vib/silent)
Mobile technology indicator reflects internet connection status
Camera
Powerkey shutter
Phone
Call statistics - Phone app / local menu
Known issues
Hiding page hints on the lockscreen isn’t working if the carousel animation is active.
Recents RAM Bar is not updating correctly.
Only on Galaxy S3 variants: A2DP/in-call volume adjustment, WiFi tethering are not working and you might find the speakerphone volume level a bit too low.
New devices
d2att - Galaxy S3 (AT&T)
d2tmo - Galaxy S3 (T-Mobile)
d2usc - Galaxy S3 (US Cellular)
d2vzw - Galaxy S3 (Verizon)
manta – Nexus 10
tilapia – Nexus 7 (GSM)
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20130103- JB-MR1 Build 1 (Just for reference as Build 1 was not supporting Iconia A510)
Features
General UI
Custom boot animation
Custom carrier label
Notification background
Statusbar brightness slider
Recents RAM Bar & Kill All button
Power menu options
Lockscreen
Customizable text color
Volume wake & music controls
Allow any kind & unlimited number of widgets (new)
Navigation Bar
Fully customizable NavBar (buttons, color, transparency, widgets, etc.)
Menu arrow keys while typing (new)
Customizable NavBar Ring
Statusbar
Battery indicator styles
Clock styles
Signal styles
Statusbar transparency (new)
Customizable Statusbar Toggles (new, based on Google’s tiles)
LED Control
Custom Vibrations
Sound Settings
Less frequent notification sounds
Headphone action
BT connect action
Flip action
Quiet Hours (CM)
Disable safe headset volume warning (new)
Themes support (multi-user support still buggy, use at your own risk)
NFC Polling modes
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Last Fixes
http://gerrit.sudoservers.com/#/q/status:merged,n,z
Rom Links
Download Links on the AOKP page : http://aokp.co/supported-devices/?id=62&device=a510
Download Links on AndroTransfer : http://androtransfer.com/?developer=AOKP&folder=a510
Gapps Links
Google Apps package: http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20130301-signed.zip (For release 5 and newer)
Google Apps package: http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121212-signed.zip ( For release 4 and older)
To people who ask where to report bugs, i suppose that the AOKP forum is the best place : AOKP Forum - Device Threads
=> There is not any A510 specific Thread for the moment...
AW: [A510][ROM][4.2.1] AOKP JB-MR1 Build 3 .... 4.2.2 soon
Yep, works great on my a510.
Have not noticed screen flickering since install
Sound works,GPS also.
Thanks for this great work
If gaps download will not work,Google for it, there are other sources
Alwin
I already have it on my device. Its pretty good but there are some bugs. How would I report those?
I have this ROM also installed. It's really nice, has a few bugs but this doesnt matter because they are not so problematic.
Nice smooth rom, working great with the included nova lauchner, but flickering is annoying!
As sound quality and loudness seem to be very poor, has anyone tried using DSP manager ? On my Smartphone it's doing wonders to the sound. Or is it a general 4.2 problem that can't be fixed anyway?
No, its just that Dolby is missing and so the sound is not as good.
Schligo said:
As sound quality and loudness seem to be very poor, has anyone tried using DSP manager ? On my Smartphone it's doing wonders to the sound. Or is it a general 4.2 problem that can't be fixed anyway?
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I did not, but perhaps you can try Noozxoide EIZO-rewire
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noozxoidelabs.eizo.rewirepro
some people are talking about some bugs?
what bugs there are?
I am thinking of installing this rom because i can't download
NoThrills A510 WorldWide optimized Stock ROM
thx
davjan
By using EIZO (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31619899&postcount=2) I got it a bit louder and clearer, should work for the moment. But after I used this Rom a lot, the screen flickering starts to be extremely annoying. However, the Rom is very fast and good for daily usage.
help
I installed this ROM, it does sthg to your tablet...changes directories, moves files.......how can one do all that? I went back to No thrills optimized ROM, but the changes remained.
tzawk2012 said:
I installed this ROM, it does sthg to your tablet...changes directories, moves files.......how can one do all that? I went back to No thrills optimized ROM, but the changes remained.
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It's because of the Multiuser feature. Every user has to have own directories in 4.2.
please
Schligo said:
It's because of the Multiuser feature. Every user has to have own directories in 4.2.
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Is there a way to undo this?
Happy new year....
JB-MR1 Build 4 - New release is out... now 4.2.2 :laugh:
Enjoy..
Thanks to AOKP-Team!
Great Rom, only 140mb small with a lot of possibilities to modify.
I am so glad there is at least one good team who is providing actual Roms for the A510.
... for the next release I would wish Dolby Sound
Frankus99 said:
Thanks to AOKP-Team!
Great Rom, only 140mb small with a lot of possibilities to modify.
I am so glad there is at least one good team who is providing actual Roms for the A510.
... for the next release I would wish Dolby Sound
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There are some other package than "Dolby" to emphasize the "flat" original sound.... i suppose that Acer payed to have the "Dolby" thing in their ROM... it is certainly not legal to put it on an AOKP release... reason i suppose that it will never come (at least on XDA)
As i said previously there are :
- Noozxoide EIZO-rewire
- Beats (do not like this one a lot but perhaps it can fit your needs)
- I've seen one more but can't remember the name actually...
Thank you for the update, its working great.
Re: [A510][ROM][4.2.2] AOKP JB-MR1 Build 4
Do we need to wipe to update ? I just installed build3 yesterday Great ROM anyway.
Sent from my A510 using xda premium
dangee said:
Do we need to wipe to update ? I just installed build3 yesterday Great ROM anyway.
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Every case is different depending on which application you've already used and blablabla...
- Backup your important datas, settings (Titanium, Carbon... etc)
- Install the Build 4 on top of the 3
- If things get wrong, wipe and install Build 4 than restore your settings, as always do not restore system settings.. well you can but there is always a risk of disfunction after that.
=> Your choice ..
Re: [A510][ROM][4.2.2] AOKP JB-MR1 Build 4
Just installed over build3 and worked perfectly ! Any idea how to remove novalauncher ?
Sent from my A510 using xda premium

Mod Pack II X

May I have your attention here please! Just some news/announcements
There seems to be a bug for some people after installing Mod Pack II X 0.7, which causes Caller ID to not work for some. There is a solution, and all it involves is deleting your contacts. Of course, many of you probably wouldn't want to do that, but you may back them up beforehand (such as with Google Contacts Sync), delete them off your device, then restore them. Sorry for any inconveniences caused, but I don't see what could be causing this bug and the fix is so simple (and debugging in smali is HELL) that I'm not going to look into fixing it. Just take the workaround, which I got from @daver18qc:
daver18qc said:
Syncronise your contacts with a Google account (make sure they are sync'd) then delete all contacts and re-download them from your Google account and everything will be fine.
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You may deny me further attention now
MOD PACK II X​
As the name implies, Mod Pack II X is a series of mods packaged together for the Samsung Galaxy Ace II X (GT-S7560M). The purpose of the mods is to enhance several aspects of usability (such as performance, visual interface, et cetera) while maintaining a seemingly stock ROM, in terms of stability. There are going to be dozens of incremental updates, that will include new modifications (and or fixes for any mods that may have been done incorrectly). To install any version of the Mod Pack II X, just download the .zip file and install it with your preferred custom recovery. The only requirements are that you be on stock ROM, and that your ROM is deodexed. Below is the information that will change for each update.
Table of Contents:
General info - Post 1
Changelog - Post 2
What's coming in next release - Post 3
Fun facts - Post 4
General info
The most recent version of the Mod Pack II X is..... 0.7 Eta RebirthEaster Bunny
You can download it here. It's based off of the February Canadian firmwares (S7560MVLBNA5).
You can download the February Canada ROM deodexed and debloated, flash-able via custom recovery, right here.
The following mods are included within Mod Pack II X v0.7:
CRT-Off animation w. toggle
AOSP ICS lockscreen w. toggle
Ripple effect lockscreen w. toggle
Flashlight quick toggle in notification bar
Toggles to hide status bar AM/PM or entire clock.
Modded Touchwiz launcher (landscape rotation enabled, support for up to 9 pages)
Zeta pack (a few init.d scripts and build.prop tweaks)
Power control widget
Ability to turn camera shutter on/off
Modified hosts file
Screen stays off after unplugging
4 way reboot menu
AOSP like visuals
Power saving mode and other settings reenabled
Scrolling cache disabled
Modded Messaging app (character limit raised, split-view mode w. toggle, and more miscellaneous mods)
Landscape mode in dialer and in-call interface
Other little things that I can't seem to remember, either because I have memory-issues or because there are just so many things
Better aligned and transitioned AOSP lockscreen clock
Send some screenshots this way please. Some community effort required.
If you notice any bugs, please feel free to report them here. If you'd like to request a mod, post it here and I'll see if I can get it done.
If you don't like Mod Pack II X, and you wish to revert to stock, flash this zip in recovery to remove and replace Mod Pack II X modded files with unmodified ones.
Changelog
Each version contains mods from previous versions unless indicated otherwise (with a "-").
Version 0.7 - Easter Bunny
+ Miscellaneous modifications to several stock applications such as SecMms, SecContacts, SecLauncher2, SamsungCamera, and moar
+ Working flashlight toggle in stock quickpanels
+ Disabled scrolling cache
+ A teensy-weensy bit moar HOLO
+ Easter egg hunt
- Battery bar*
- AOSP ICS boot animation*
- BA2X 2.0 kernel
- Customizable Lidroid quickpanels*
- CM9 source built apps*
Rebased and cleaned up Mod Pack II X onto Canadian firmwares of February 2014
*Select features will be made as add-on packages
Version 0.6.2 ZANTA
+ Project Unskin: Continuations
> AROMA installer customizable install of CM9 source built Dialer, Contacts, Messaging, Calculator, Internet Browser, Calendar, Desk Clock, Launcher, Email, Live Wallpapers Picker, and Package Installer.
> AOSP-esque volume panel
> AOSP ICS boot animation
+ CRT animation toggle
+ Some French translations courtesy of Nico3d3
+ Removed battery full notification
+ BA2X 2.0 kernel clocked to 1.21 GHz
+ Some holiday gifts...
- Vsync and io queue init.d scripts (integrated into BA2X kernel ramdisk instead)
Fixed PIN code/pattern lock screen clock collision with status bar
Version 0.6.1 - Zeta
+ 4 way reboot menu
+ Project Unskin: Beginnings (First stage of unskinning Touchwiz to make it more AOSP)
+ Battery bar
+ Integration of Quick Panel Settings and Battery Bar Settings into SecSettings
+ Enabled and disabled some settings (Power saving, USB Settings, Home selection and more enabled)
+ A bit of a smoother experience as a result of some Touchwiz theme crap now banished!
Fixed Sound Settings header FC
Version 0.6 - Zeta
+ Ripple lockscreen w. toggle
+ Status bar clock toggles (AM/PM and time)
+ "Zeta pack" (scripts that run on boot and build.prop tweaks for general performance increase)
+ Volume up button can be used to take pictures in camera
+ Modified Lidroid quickpanels background
+ Cosmetic sysscope spoof (System status in Settings reads "normal")
+ Mod Pack II X version now in Settings (About device)
- Transparent status bar
- Face unlock
Version 0.5
+ 15 (Lidroid) customizable quick toggles
+ AOSP ICS lockscreen w. toggle
+ Transparent status bar
+ Landscape rotation in stock launcher
+ 9 pages allowed in stock launcher
+ Power control widget (modded in)
+ Camera shutter sound toggle
+ Modified hosts file (blocks some ads)
- 4 way reboot menu
- Minor UI tweak
- Build.prop tweaks
- 4 way rotation
Version 0.4
+ Face unlock option
Version 0.3
+ Build.prop tweaks
Fixed 4 way reboot menu
Version 0.2
+ 4 way reboot menu
Version 0.1 ("Some Bools Mods")
+ CRT animation (Window animation scale must be set to a minimum of x1)
+ 4 way rotation
+ Screen stays off after unplugging
+ Minor UI tweak (some action icons have text with them)
If you'd like a copy of an older version of Mod Pack II X, pm me.
What's coming in the next release? List will be updated as I do more mods:
Many add-on packages including:
-> AOSP apps package to replace some TouchWiz apps with AOSP equivalents
-> Transparent status bar package
-> Lidroid quick toggles package
-> Battery bar package
Reimplemented camera shutter w. volume down button
Fun facts and more
Starting at version 0.6, each release will have codename - a letter in the Greek alphabet that corresponds to the release number. Ex. Version 0.6 is called Zeta because Zeta is the 6th letter of the Greek alphabet.
I chose the Greek alphabet for codenaming because I love Greek yogurt.
Mod Pack II X was a spontaneous idea. I never would've imagined myself doing all sorts of mods last year. It was supposed to be a one time thing, but it was popular, so I continued modding and releasing Mod Packs.
I'm a 12 year old. Seriously. I've found an online home away from home (even though I mostly use the internet while home) called XDA. I'm really grateful I turned out the way I am, because I love helping people in anyway I can.
Just one suggestion, add your phone model to thread's title. So newbies won't flash this and blame you.
Galaxy Ace II [SakuraDroid] via Tapatalk 4 Beta
Ace 2 x have only single core 1Ghz ?
TheWolf59 said:
Ace 2 x have only single core 1Ghz ?
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ye
mojito0 said:
ye
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it's bad...
TheWolf59 said:
it's bad...
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Depends on the use....I guess it's enough so that the device can run smooth..and since u got official ics too, now about the games I don't know.
TheWolf59 said:
it's bad...
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Please don't post here if you're going to say negative things about the phone when you probably don't even have it. And actually, the phone is pretty decent. Yes, the Ace 2 may be better (we have an enhanced Adreno 200 as our GPU) but I would have bought the Ace 2 if it were available in Canada. With overclock and numerous mods applied, I was able to get a better benchmark than the Galaxy S. Considering my phone isn't the best phone, I think it's still pretty good. Once us owners of the Ace II X start building some ROMs (I'm actually working on AOSP ICS), performance issues will be swept away. It's all caused by Touchwiz. If you're interested in researching our device a bit more, you can look for Galaxy S Duos specs because it is identical to my Ace II X other than the dual sim comparability.
Codename13 said:
Please don't post here if you're going to say negative things about the phone when you probably don't even have it. And actually, the phone is pretty decent. Yes, the Ace 2 may be better (we have an enhanced Adreno 200 as our GPU) but I would have bought the Ace 2 if it were available in Canada. With overclock and numerous mods applied, I was able to get a better benchmark than the Galaxy S. Considering my phone isn't the best phone, I think it's still pretty good. Once us owners of the Ace II X start building some ROMs (I'm actually working on AOSP ICS), performance issues will be swept away. It's all caused by Touchwiz. If you're interested in researching our device a bit more, you can look for Galaxy S Duos specs because it is identical to my Ace II X other than the dual sim comparability.
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Sorry sorry, I shut my face
Error IU sistem, not status bar????
ivyshelo said:
Error IU sistem, not status bar????
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Are you running a deodexed ROM? What firmware build version are you running? I'm sure that the cause of your FC is on your fault. I have tested v0.6 numerous times.
s7560
Hi there. I have a Galaxy Trend s7560 and i found this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2343108. Do you think it will brick my device if i flash it? Everywhere i look, i see the S7562 and S7560 are the same, the only difference being the dual-sim property. Thanks in advance.
attitude12 said:
Hi there. I have a Galaxy Trend s7560 and i found this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2343108. Do you think it will brick my device if i flash it? Everywhere i look, i see the S7562 and S7560 are the same, the only difference being the dual-sim property. Thanks in advance.
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First of all, why are you posting this here? This thread is for MOD PACK II X ONLY. Please refrain from posting unrelated comments here in the future. Instead, post in the regular Ace II X discussion thread here. It certainly wouldn't (or shouldn't) brick your device, but RIL may not work properly since that ROM is designed for the dual sim counterpart of our models. You'd also probably get some annoying messages popping up about the second sim card not being detected (because there is no second sim slot on the Trend/Ace II X). If you're up to it, you could ask Mohitash to help you port the ROM for your specific device (based off of Trend firmware, and thus based off of "single sim" files).
Codename13 said:
First of all, why are you posting this here? This thread is for MOD PACK II X ONLY. Please refrain from posting unrelated comments here in the future. Instead, post in the regular Ace II X discussion thread here. It certainly wouldn't (or shouldn't) brick your device, but RIL may not work properly since that ROM is designed for the dual sim counterpart of our models. You'd also probably get some annoying messages popping up about the second sim card not being detected (because there is no second sim slot on the Trend/Ace II X). If you're up to it, you could ask Mohitash to help you port the ROM for your specific device (based off of Trend firmware, and thus based off of "single sim" files).
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Ok, i'm sorry that i posted here. And thanks for the response.
Can someone post screenshot of the MOD PACK, because I want to know how it looks before installing it. And to I need to reflash through Odin to uninstall this mod?
TheST4RL said:
Can someone post screenshot of the MOD PACK, because I want to know how it looks before installing it. And to I need to reflash through Odin to uninstall this mod?
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Oh, sorry. I'll post some screenshots after school tomorrow. I'll also throw together an uninstallation package. I apologize for the inconvenience.
Codename13 said:
Oh, sorry. I'll post some screenshots after school tomorrow. I'll also throw together an uninstallation package. I apologize for the inconvenience.
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Well. Thanks you very much you don't really need to go through all this trouble, I just wanted screenshots but thanks!!
Sent from my GT-S7560M using Tapatalk
Flashed the Guatemala MG2 rom, everything was working perfectly, then I tried to flash the modpack but I can't use the phone at all...

[Completed] Why some functions don't work

I like the new Rom, however there are lot of missing functions.
first the setting button does not work and it displays the current apps, also the side bare is missing the tab.
The notification panel is missing some buttons and the air command is not working with the pen
Hi,
You would need to be specific about your device make and model and the exact Rom you're talking about. Asking for help in the rom threads is always the best solution.
Good luck!
Why some functions do not work
My phone is samsung GT-N 7100 and I'm referring to DN 4 update 3, which is not available on electron-team.com website anymore.
the settings button does not work and the side bar is missing the tab, the clock widget does not change the city when I wipe my finger, some buttons are not available in the notifications panel, the stylish pen does not work with the air command
It would be best to ask for help in the rom thread here,
> Samsung Galaxy Note II GT-N7100, N7105 > Galaxy Note II Android Development > [4.4.4] DN4 (Ditto Note 4) ROM from E-team (Electron Team) - Updated 30/10/2014
Note that until you reach 10 constructive posts, your post will automatically be placed in the Q&A section for your device.
Good luck!
Thank you. Thread closed.

[Completed] [Q] TouchWiz mimicking, halo, etc... how far can it go...?

Hello...
I am trying to customize my (new) sony xpereia z2, (got it for waterproof), to as close as possible to a Galaxy note or tab, as far as it can go feature wise.
I already have a few floating apps:
-floating stickies-becomes complicated with too many stickies, swiping them to the side, it becomes (almost) impossible to find the one you want, needs a single view interface, for organized viewing/editing , as well along with the float feature.
-floating browser, and cobra - crashes with only 2 tabs, doesn't remember my websites.
-G-player - my floating window will not resize, pretty sure have gone through all the options in settings, it is stuck,
I am aware of xhalofloatingwindow and xmultiwindow.
- is the only difference between the two that halo floats and multi divides the screen in fixed way? or are there other differences in the two that I am missing...
- (also when people refer to 'halo', this is the same thing as 'xhalofloatingwindow', right? or is it different...)
- are these considered 'custom roms', or not bc only partial change..
- also TouchWiz... I have read that TouchWiz mimicking apps exist, and to look here, but I haven't found any names, thus far.
the features I want are: quick screenshot, and editing, and note taking next to the screenshot, in a logged/organized manner. I would buy a stylus too, if found if could find apps or roms that mimick the galaxy note.
I do like xperia's interface, lockscreen, homescreen editor set up, and buttons. It is not so much the interface that I am trying to change, but to get a few more features. but I would change the interface if that's the only way to do it.
another subject - copying images from web browser, (not saving them), this is impossible on android but have read with a custom rom (not sure which ones, all or only some?) it is possible.
also closing tabs in chrome. you have to close each one manually, obviously annoying, plus the fact that they all reopen if you just wait the program. which Roms (all or only some) can help this...?
please advise if you can ...
Thank you for any advice ....
Hi,
The best place to ask about these things would be this dedicated help thread in your device section,
> Sony Xperia Z2 > Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting > [INFO] ALL You Need To Know About Owning A Xperia Z2
Good luck!

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