Beautiful Widgets skins are distorted, scaled wrong, or missing images - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'm hoping this is just an issue with Mahdi rom, and considering i went through 50 reviews of beautiful widgets on the play store from the N5 and i didn't see a single complaint about this.
Every single skin i download for beautiful widgets is displayed wrong. all of the background images are either distorted, scaled wrong so you can't see them, or flat out missing. I've confirmed it on over 50 skins.
As far as i can tell it does not seem to be an issue with the app even though i've uninstalled/reinstalled 3 times, but looking at reviews i see no complaints of this. I also have no issues on my N4 or N7. So my only last idea is that it's something wrong with my N5, my Rom, or something i can't think of yet. Looking for any help and ideas here. Going to try flashing a new rom later but i wanted to post hoping maybe someone has experienced this before and knows what to do as i'd like to stick with my current rom if i can.
*edit* here is a visual of the problem:
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neok44 said:
I'm hoping this is just an issue with Mahdi rom, and considering i went through 50 reviews of beautiful widgets on the play store from the N5 and i didn't see a single complaint about this.
Every single skin i download for beautiful widgets is displayed wrong. all of the background images are either distorted, scaled wrong so you can't see them, or flat out missing. I've confirmed it on over 50 skins.
As far as i can tell it does not seem to be an issue with the app even though i've uninstalled/reinstalled 3 times, but looking at reviews i see no complaints of this. I also have no issues on my N4 or N7. So my only last idea is that it's something wrong with my N5, my Rom, or something i can't think of yet. Looking for any help and ideas here. Going to try flashing a new rom later but i wanted to post hoping maybe someone has experienced this before and knows what to do as i'd like to stick with my current rom if i can.
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Have you got a screenshot?
for me the only issue I have is the top and right of each skin is "cut off" however, I have worked around this by changing to "full icon"

rootSU said:
Have you got a screenshot?
for me the only issue I have is the top and right of each skin is "cut off" however, I have worked around this by changing to "full icon"
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here ya go. first pic is the skin in the store and what it is suppose to look like and then what it actually looks like on my phone. The stock default clock works but nothing else.
http://imgur.com/a/0J2mT
uploaded to imgur to get full quality. As you can see both the clock background and full backgroud have been stretched out all the way instead of how they should actually look

I only use weather so its probably a bad comparison.
I honestly cant see what's wrong though...

rootSU said:
I only use weather so its probably a bad comparison.
I honestly cant see what's wrong though...
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Not sure how you can't, the first image, shows what the skin is suppose to look like, the second image shows it displayed. Everything is being scaled out to the edges instead of sitting there normally.
This isn't the skin i use just an example to show it. Other skins go solid white or are missing pieces, most just do this, all of the details are pushed out to the very edges. I mean, just look at it, it's obviously not the same and the first image is what it's suppose to look like.

The only difference I can see is that one has rounded edges and one square. I can't see any "over scaling" and because they'll be patch9 images, I wouldnt expect to :/
Edit > oh and the sun is higher.
Think I'll let someone else help as I cant see an issue

All you have to do is look at the background of the time images, on the home screen the 3 pages are pushed all the way out to the edge, on the sample they are layered.
hopefully this will explain it, i honestly don't know what i can say beyond this.

Another more obvious example: http://imgur.com/a/vm9bH#1

neok44 said:
I'm hoping this is just an issue with Mahdi rom, and considering i went through 50 reviews of beautiful widgets on the play store from the N5 and i didn't see a single complaint about this.
Every single skin i download for beautiful widgets is displayed wrong. all of the background images are either distorted, scaled wrong so you can't see them, or flat out missing. I've confirmed it on over 50 skins.
As far as i can tell it does not seem to be an issue with the app even though i've uninstalled/reinstalled 3 times, but looking at reviews i see no complaints of this. I also have no issues on my N4 or N7. So my only last idea is that it's something wrong with my N5, my Rom, or something i can't think of yet. Looking for any help and ideas here. Going to try flashing a new rom later but i wanted to post hoping maybe someone has experienced this before and knows what to do as i'd like to stick with my current rom if i can.
*edit* here is a visual of the problem:
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Mine is scaled well on stock as far as i can see. Might be a rom problem.
PS: send a mail to the BW dev to explain the problem and attach screenshots, he is the one that can fix the issue

gee2012 said:
Mine is scaled well on stock as far as i can see. Might be a rom problem.
PS: send a mail to the BW dev to explain the problem and attach screenshots, he is the one that can fix the issue
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I finally did manage to find their support but considering i looked through over 2 dozen reviews specifically from N5 owners and haven't seen a single complaint i'm assuming this is on MY end and nothing to do with the app itself. i just have no possible idea what could be wrong from my end.

Same problem
I am having the same problem I bought and now everything is distorted. I am on stock rom nexus 4 I tried all kind of launcher, stock, nova, apex, next launcher but nothing helps. Also i tried difftent desktop grid mesh 4x4 4x5 5x4 an so on but still the same distorted image. Hd widgets works fine but beautiful widgets just won't

Hello,
this is fixed in our latest beta

Stil the same problem I jave installed latest beta but stil the same problem.
Here are the examples:
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This is the best and most efficient live wallpaper I have found. It uses absolutely no additional battery over a standard wallpaper, and has a cool animation to boot. Sheer Awesomeness.
Find it here.
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It does not require android 2.1 either! Works with all versions.
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lol nice find ;-)
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britoso said:
It does not require android 2.1 either! Works with all versions.
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Good catch! Adding to my original post.
good find ta
marra2 said:
which folder on memory card does this go please ?
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Download the file to your computer where you can push it via adb.
Create a folder on your SD card directory named Wallpapers
Rename the file you downloaded to Ultimat3Wallpaper.jpeg
Then adb push Ultimat3Wallpaper.jpeg /sdcard/Wallpapers/Ultimat3Wallpaper.jpeg
Shut the phone all the way down, and wait for the charge light to turn green
Reboot into recovery
wipe your battery stats
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Goto menu, then Wallpaper
Select gallery
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select Ultimat3Wallpaper, and viola!
You joke, right? This is one of those optical illusion pictures... Great option though
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You joke, right? This is one of those optical illusion pictures... Great option though
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I never joke.
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Took a minute to load and show the pic for me.
But well worth it!
Nice find, uploading now!
nahh... seems buggy... the animation is not smooth.. seems jerky
..tripping.. - thanx!
arkavat said:
nahh... seems buggy... the animation is not smooth.. seems jerky
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perhaps you are staring at it from the wrong angle? Looking dead on is optimal, and keep any very obfuscatory widgets off your screen. If you make those adjustments and still have issues, try wiping the rotate settings, probably an accelerometer issue.
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..tripping.. - thanx!
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I kno rite? i'm a day late for 420.
thats trippy!
The battery drain from this wallpaper is terrible. I unplugged my phone ten minutes ago and have already lost 1% of my charge. This would not happen with any other wallpaper!
Warning: May cause nausea and discombobulation!
..added to my collection
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The battery drain from this wallpaper is terrible. I unplugged my phone ten minutes ago and have already lost 1% of my charge. This would not happen with any other wallpaper!
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Incorrect. The battery drain from the wallpaper is no less than from any other where 50% of the wallpaper surface is white. Perhaps you are used to running predominately dark wallpapers? Another possibility is the tendency to stumble and turn slightly when staring at it. If you are standing directly between two towers at the time, the strain of bouncing from one to the other while you wobble will take a definite toll. Also reference the accelerometer issue a few posts up. In the future do some research before you post a complaint, and include a log. Can't fix an issue without a log dammit.
Also, no further complaints will be considered, unless you also blame Cyanogen regardless of whether or not you run his Rom.
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Incorrect. The battery drain from the wallpaper is no less than from any other where 50% of the wallpaper surface is white. Perhaps you are used to running predominately dark wallpapers? Another possibility is the tendency to stumble and turn slightly when staring at it. If you are standing directly between two towers at the time, the strain of bouncing from one to the other while you wobble will take a definite toll. Also reference the accelerometer issue a few posts up. In the future do some research before you post a complaint, and include a log. Can't fix an issue without a log dammit.
Also, no further complaints will be considered, unless you also blame Cyanogen regardless of whether or not you run his Rom.
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LOL! I almost thought that you were serious just reading the first two sentences. It's always nice to wake up to a good laugh.
THATTON said:
LOL! I almost thought that you were serious just reading the first two sentences. It's always nice to wake up to a good laugh.
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Android 3D icon tabs (sooner or later)

So the last few days I have been playing with a 3D program. I'm not the best that is for sure but I have ideas that I can sometimes get into the computer properly. I'm more of a true pencil and paper kind of guy. I really need to get a tablet so I can start doing something better in Photoshop. Just can't use a mouse to save my life to draw......Anyway I'll stop my rambling. I was wondering if anybody wanted the use of some 3D Android models. They can be plugged into photoshop for full 360° viewing. You should also be able to move his arms/legs/head if you want to go that far.
I posted some pictures of tabs that I have made with an earlier model in the "Post Your Today screen" thread. But I have since made a new model that is a bit cleaner.
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Some of the tabs I made with the earlier model.I also have some of the objects that I made.Just to give you an idea what can be done with them. I also believe I can do some animation with them with another program,I haven't checked on it yet but it should be do able.
Home page with Notifications
Home
Contacts
SMS/TXT
Some more
Email
Calendar
E Book
Docs
I'm not really into skinning right now. I'm waiting for MaxSense to really get into doing a theme. That is why I started making these but if somebody else wants to possible use them for something I'm game and can send the files to you. Just PM if you would like to use them.
Haha, pretty interesting take on the Android.
Yeah these are really nice, great job! You should look into releasing a slider set, Im sure you would get a lot of takers
The one thing I need to look into now that I have a good model I like, is the animating. I'm thinking something like..............
An unlock screen with the droid pushing the slider when you swipe it. Have his legs fully animated. maybe have him switch from pushing with his hand to his should or back. This way if you only swipe half way it looks like it's pushing him back when it returns to center or what ever?
I really don't know how involved that one would be but it would be cool.
like i said in the leo screen thread very nice and please release a slider set
and pleeeeease share your awesome clockbackground ....
i really want this!!!
...
Ya if I release a slider it will not be anytime soon. I just really don't want to make that many different models then have to put them into manila pages. I have started but as usual I'm never satisfied enough and will change it after a day or so. Since making the new model I will have to fully redo the ones I have done. Granted I have most other the object models so it will be easier then the first time bit I will still have to redo some of those now that I have more of a grasp on the 3D program.
The clock bezel might happen but that is one of the reasons I wanted the 3D program. I wanted to redo do it in a true 3D appearance so it's either the tabs come first or I drop them and start the bezel, lol.
he nice work looking real cool ( I really like the ereader tab ) keep on going .
that is awesome!!!! lol... please make this available!!! also, if its not too much to ask, can you post your wallpaper up for us to grab? thanks!!!! by the way, i think your 3d rendering looks great!!!
I told you boss...
There would be people to appreciate your work if you posted over here.
Great to see your icons in all of their glory.
Looks good as usual.
gr8 work mate.......can u give me cab for ur taskbar.....
thanx in advance.
Wil Badger said:
So the last few days I have been playing with a 3D program. I'm not the best that is for sure but I have ideas that I can sometimes get into the computer properly. I'm more of a true pencil and paper kind of guy. I really need to get a tablet so I can start doing something better in Photoshop. Just can't use a mouse to save my life to draw......Anyway I'll stop my rambling. I was wondering if anybody wanted the use of some 3D Android models. They can be plugged into photoshop for full 360° viewing. You should also be able to move his arms/legs/head if you want to go that far.
I posted some pictures of tabs that I have made with an earlier model in the "Post Your Today screen" thread. But I have since made a new model that is a bit cleaner.
Some of the tabs I made with the earlier model.I also have some of the objects that I made.Just to give you an idea what can be done with them. I also believe I can do some animation with them with another program,I haven't checked on it yet but it should be do able.
Home page with Notifications
Home
Contacts
SMS/TXT
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The top bar is part of full screen on Max Manila. The wallpapaer will have to wait till I get home from work.
BRAVO!
GOOOOOOOD Job!
What program are you using?! I would like to make my own Android sliders
It's a program from Nvidia called 3dvia it's free to use but it is an online program that is html based. It's pretty easy but yet annoying at the same time. Some things have to be thought out because of how you produce some shapes.
Here is another picture of the model from different view angles and different colors.
Finally made some hands that I could stand for then a few seconds.
I guess I could have resized it a bit.lol
Reignzone said:
I told you boss...
There would be people to appreciate your work if you posted over here.
Great to see your icons in all of their glory.
Looks good as usual.
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Lol Is there anyone you don't know Reignzone?
I also agree, Really nice work!
Could you be gracious enough to share your clock .cab as I have been looking for it for a while! Think I saw it in the *Post your today screen here* thread but no one replied....
Thanks!
thats great.....
snowblind2142 said:
Could you be gracious enough to share your clock .cab as I have been looking for it for a while! Think I saw it in the *Post your today screen here* thread but no one replied....
Thanks!
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I made the clock bezel a bit ago but I never made a cab. It's not ready for release nor do I think it will be released.
For anybody that has asked for the wallpaper.............
Black_wallpaper at Deviantart

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@Eric_Murtaugh so are the tile pics for another screen? are you sticking to the zune homescreen and using those for something else?
@crackedvenom hoping someone would ask, ive implimented a way for the user to do text based or tile based pages, best of both worlds. and those customizations can be applied to any page, say like the main page is text but the folder view is tiles
View post below for screenshots!
Zune home is available in the market now. Its the old version that will soon be replaced by Faded Home. Those who already bought Zune Home will get this upgrade for free.
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bout to gie it a try but im diggin your taskbar... would love to find it in a metamorph theme if you know of a place to get one.
leadfoot9281 said:
bout to gie it a try but im diggin your taskbar... would love to find it in a metamorph theme if you know of a place to get one.
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i can give you the battery which is a MM theme file. the battery icon is Liquid the theme itself is WatermarkD
You forgot to have all of the text clip on the right side of the screen........
khaytsus said:
You forgot to have all of the text clip on the right side of the screen........
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what text? i havent had a zune hd in awhile so im not sure what you mean?
also this isnt mine, im just getting it out there for people to see
khaytsus said:
You forgot to have all of the text clip on the right side of the screen........
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Yes, I noticed that too. Not true Metro UI quite yet, but its nice and maybe it'll get there some day.
Nice UI. Hopefully it gets better with some polishing.
prjkthack said:
Yes, I noticed that too. Not true Metro UI quite yet, but its nice and maybe it'll get there some day.
Nice UI. Hopefully it gets better with some polishing.
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can i ask what you two are talking about? im looking at pics of the zune trying to remember what youre talking about but im not seeing it?
if youre talking about WP7, this is mostly based on the Zune UI
crackedvenom2 said:
can i ask what you two are talking about? im looking at pics of the zune trying to remember what youre talking about but im not seeing it?
if youre talking about WP7, this is mostly based on the Zune UI
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Go to the Zune's home screen, and look at the 'marketplace' link, the text clips to the right and does not completely display the whole word. This is part of the Metro UI design guidelines, part of how the Metro UI works.
It appears as if this launcher replacement doesn't yet do that, instead opting to show the full word itself.
ohh okay, got ya now. well we shall see where he takes this
Cool. Im gonna check that out tonight. Appreciate it.
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Well no luck. I'm using a HTC hero and that'd for the Droid. But I found a theme that changed a few things. Still not as cool as yours lol.
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Great Find Today
I'm partial to other platforms....
(just finished installing Bing~weird finds today)
~PLUR~ Peace Love Unity Respect
I really like my Zune HD...so no your not the only one that has one lol.
Keep up the good work on this launcher. I am really excited about it. Not sure if I am at the point where I can purchase it, I prefer to try an app out before buying it even if it is only .99
I have a friend that is a HUGE Microsoft fan and loooooooooooooooooooooooooves his Zune HD....I bet he would go insane if I showed him the Zune HD running on an android device lol
Do you plan on continued support for this launcher and if so what further enhancements are planned?
It looks like a good UI but I'm not able to download it from the Market so could somebody upload the apk somewhere?
Thank you!
Tried it on Mytouch slide.. the words were big but i love the concept!
kemimarie said:
Tried it on Mytouch slide.. the words were big but i love the concept!
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thats how the zune device is if you didnt know,
also new update,,,,
"Settings menu is half way done as im revamping it. Im also making it have the user choose the apps for the buttons upon first install so they dont get confused thinking no buttons work"
guy just recently moved so he was busy and couldnt get working on it until now. hes hoping to get the update in by morning, so check back
I really really like this and hope the developer continues their work . Works very nice with the album art live wallpaper on my DX. I would love to see a lock screen similar to the zune hd.
I love a nice,clean, sleek look, and this is well on its way. Would like to see the actual list of apps when you click "apps" to be in a larger font. One that matches the home screen preferably. Fantastic work thus far and cant wait to see where it ends up. Will continue to pay this dev for their work.
lucas.scott said:
I really really like this and hope the developer continues their work . Works very nice with the album art live wallpaper on my DX. I would love to see a lock screen similar to the zune hd.
I love a nice,clean, sleek look, and this is well on its way. Would like to see the actual list of apps when you click "apps" to be in a larger font. One that matches the home screen preferably. Fantastic work thus far and cant wait to see where it ends up. Will continue to pay this dev for their work.
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you should email the dev your ideas, he loves to hear them and would def think about it.
is this launcher availible to download? if its where can i get it ?
Love this launcher

Amazon Launcher Icon Resolution

Does anybody else have an issue where some apps that are sideloaded or Market installed show up at a very low resolution in the carousel? Any way to fix this?
I had this issue too. It looks very ugly, which is why I installed a third party launcher.
baj24 said:
I had this issue too. It looks very ugly, which is why I installed a third party launcher.
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I love the Amazon launcher though, so simple and clean. If anyone knows of a way to change icon resolutions (?) I'd love to know. I tried but it resulted in icons that looked nice but only displayed half of the icon
you can't fix it. The apps themselves would have to have been released with hi res icons in the apk. Most of these apps were made for lower phone resolutions. The carousel shows very large sized icons, so if the app doesn't have them, it's going to use the smaller ones and scale them up.
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you can't fix it. The apps themselves would have to have been released with hi res icons in the apk. Most of these apps were made for lower phone resolutions. The carousel shows very large sized icons, so if the app doesn't have them, it's going to use the smaller ones and scale them up.
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Right, but we could edit our apps and add a higher res icon right? Would be tedious but I'd almost rather do that for now for some of the apps I know I'll have for a while (barring updates that would reset the icons).
It's simple...
Apps from the amazon market require a higher res icon. Notice this issue is only with side loaded apps that didn't come from amazon.
Paging Dr B said:
Apps from the amazon market require a higher res icon. Notice this issue is only with side loaded apps that didn't come from amazon.
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I don't want to sound like a jerk but what is the point of saying this? That should be obvious from the OP.
mziol said:
I don't want to sound like a jerk but what is the point of saying this? That should be obvious from the OP.
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Lol, no worries. I was merely re-stating to the OP that he already knows why the icons look blurry. It sounded like he was asking why, yet he already knew why.
*edit* re-read the OP and he did ask how to fix it. The only answer is to repackage the app with a fixed icon. We may just have to wait for devs to submit their apps to the AMZ market.
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Lol, no worries. I was merely re-stating to the OP that he already knows why the icons look blurry. It sounded like he was asking why, yet he already knew why.
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Right. I'm trying to figure out if there is a way to edit them or adjust to fix this issue, I guess not though judging on the replies this thread has seen today.
mziol said:
Right. I'm trying to figure out if there is a way to edit them or adjust to fix this issue, I guess not though judging on the replies this thread has seen today.
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Yeah im thinking the bulk of the modders / rom cookers are going with the nook color.
Yes.
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/android-how-to-unpackrepack-apk-files/
Yes, you can. You might first do a little android App development reading to understand the multiple size Icon rules.
I'd be interested too, can you point me somewhere to get the info to change the icons resolution, please ?
I've downloaded that program, unpacked an .apk, but now?
Chiwaz said:
I'd be interested too, can you point me somewhere to get the info to change the icons resolution, please ?
I've downloaded that program, unpacked an .apk, but now?
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Modding an apk is a bit more than can be covered with a simple post. Probably digging through the forums would be a good bet.
I thought I read somewhere that Amazon apps download a special-sized icon for the carousel, but I'm not sure (could be an internet rumor, like Eddie Murphy dying). Some of the apps I have sideloaded have hi res icons, but they still look like garbage on the carousel. Maybe when I get a moment or two I can pull an apk and see if there is something special going on with the icons. I haven't done this yet cause they are not too annoying to me.
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According to this site, https://developer.amazon.com/help/faq.html the Amazon apps have hi-res icons supplied through their servers; side-loaded apps cannot do this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1487258
Guide on how to icon resolutions
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added some screenshots
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Thanks Tokyostomp
I'll read it at once!
i just realized i linked to the wrong post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22499038#post22499038
APK Icon Editor
Check out this simple free APK editor to change Android icons: APK Icon Editor.
It also supports Amazon Kindle Fire devices.
mziol said:
I love the Amazon launcher though, so simple and clean. If anyone knows of a way to change icon resolutions (?) I'd love to know. I tried but it resulted in icons that looked nice but only displayed half of the icon
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Magazine Look Launcher - Really something different launcher

Magazine Look Launcher
After 2 yrs of using Android, first time i come a cross launcher, that is really something different look, in different way.
It is SSlauncher.
I am just missing is, i cun't find S planner, Though i have played it for very short time. If somebody find let me know.
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Argh! Sure it looks different...but at the same time, it looks really ugly for my taste. Not for me as it has something similar to the "Windows phone" design which I hate.
it looks very messy..
or maybe it's just the way the boy is sitting there staring that's starting to creep me out (sorry)
is very ugly
Just got it last night and love it. Looks very good imo
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I like sslauncher, here my screenshots:
It isn't ugly but it just looks different how u said
You have to install it and try it for e.g. 1 week then you can decide
it's not ugly, the look is your own choice
I've been using this for a while now. My screens are not pretty at all, they are functional. If you want pretty, that it's also possible. It's your own choice.
I believe this one breaks the mould, and lets us be creative. No longer do we have to settle for a rather limited set of options. Isn't that why we went all Android in the first place?
Btw, there are now themes in the market. I'd live to know if they are good, and if they mess with your existing setup. You can save the whole lot, which is really cool, so I may risk a try.
Oh wow I just spit up all over myself
jeromepearce said:
I've been using this for a while now. My screens are not pretty at all, they are functional. If you want pretty, that it's also possible. It's your own choice.
I believe this one breaks the mould, and lets us be creative. No longer do we have to settle for a rather limited set of options. Isn't that why we went all Android in the first place?
Btw, there are now themes in the market. I'd live to know if they are good, and if they mess with your existing setup. You can save the whole lot, which is really cool, so I may risk a try.
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Got oriental theme and i like it a lot
From the giant: Galaxy Note
I just tried them, and they are OK. If you have any custom icons, make sure you DO NOT select 'drop existing images' when selecting a theme.
I have no idea how to get back to normal, but I can live with what I have.
What I want is a different wallpaper for each page. I know we can have them for each page type, but almost all mine a Cover, so that is no good to me.
Its fugly...
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Hi, i'm developer of this launcher.
i have posted a plan for this launcher in the following thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22160770&posted=1#post22160770
Thank you.
jeromepearce said:
I've been using this for a while now. My screens are not pretty at all, they are functional. If you want pretty, that it's also possible. It's your own choice.
I believe this one breaks the mould, and lets us be creative. No longer do we have to settle for a rather limited set of options. Isn't that why we went all Android in the first place?
Btw, there are now themes in the market. I'd live to know if they are good, and if they mess with your existing setup. You can save the whole lot, which is really cool, so I may risk a try.
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also has a lock desktop function..sorely missing in touchwiz (know it is available in golauncher etc.) but this is great..just having problem centering widgets (wish there could be a grid..think there is)..just started to play around with it..superfast too..1st page can be like index of contents..amazing stuff !
Awesome find.. loved it.. thanks Ketan
It really is some thing different i really like it, yea theres a few things missing just now but it gets updated regularly, could really do with some notifications and the option to change links to the vertical. heres my set up just now.
strachg said:
It really is some thing different i really like it, yea theres a few things missing just now but it gets updated regularly, could really do with some notifications and the option to change links to the vertical. heres my set up just now.
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Post wallpaper please! I love alien stuff! Thanks!
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sprintuser1977 said:
Post wallpaper please! I love alien stuff! Thanks!
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there you go
this is a nice launcher really ... replaced my touch wiz
something i liked about this launcher that u can have different configuration for landscape and portrait mode
jeromepearce said:
What I want is a different wallpaper for each page. I know we can have them for each page type, but almost all mine a Cover, so that is no good to me.
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multi picture live wallpaper on the market should be able to achieve what you're looking for

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