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[ROM][3.VII.2012] Fr0zenHotDog-0.13 BEATS!

This im my first public ROM so please be helpful,I just started playing with android and I'm still learning. I missed times when Paradoxx was releasing his Hydrogen so I decided to make my own light rom.
Internet is back so updates will be coming more often
I used Lord Clockan's IceColdSandwich - all credit goes to him and big thanks to him for the great ROM, some tips and for letting me do this
This is essentially IceCold but lightened.
Fr0zenHotDog - 0.13 - based on ICS 8.2
MusicFX is back
Implemented BEATS! - AwesomeBeats by ...Awesome... huge thanks to him for letting me use his package. If you are on 0.12 or any other ROM than just flash this http://d-h.st/XU0 and link to the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728499
Fr0zenHotDog - 0.12 - based on ICS 8.2
Apex updated to 1.2.3 all set as previously
default font changed - last one didn't support country specific diacritic, it should be OK now.
Gmail updated (2.VII.2012)
Superuser updated (2.VII.2012)
deleted TTS service
deleted Maps
fixed battery icon - stock battery icon or text battery (no honey, genx etc.)
removed picasa sync
removed the overlay installer script
changed the network signal strength icon - I never liked the stock one
deleted themes
deleted ESFileExplorer and XDA - you can download them from the market
Initial release - 0.10:
Apex Launcher as default - set to 3 screens; drawer set not to show downloaded apps tab.
deleted most apps (list below)
deleted battery bar styles (will have to fix that)
deleted ringtones (one alarm, one phone and one notification left)
deleted wallpapers
some ui sounds changed (keyboard sounds from WP7 - much nicer)
Roboto fonts changed (all of them, including BOLD)
Added ESFile Explorer
Added XDA
Known bugs:
The SearchButton doesn't work - that's because the QuickSearch apps have been deleted. It works within apps but not in launcher.
When you go to settings and select themes, Settings will crash and take you back to desktop. Working on deleting THEMES from settings menu.
Apps deleted:
Achromatic
BlackICS
CarHomeGoogle
DSPManager
Email
Exchange
Galaxy4
GenieWidget
GooManager
GoogleTTS
LiveWallpapers
LiveWallpapersPicker
Maps
Music
NoiseField
NovaLauncher
PhaseBeam
PicasaSyncAdapter
PicoTTS
QuickSearchBox
SoundRecorder
STK
TagGoogle
Talk
ThemeChooser
ThemeManager
ThinkFree
Trebuchet
VideoEditor
VisualisationWallpapers
VoiceDialer
VoiceSearch
YouTube
The package is finally less than 100 MB (although OSX will tell you otherwise)
Download 0.13
https://www.box.com/s/da8812559ab01706729a Box.net
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1DI2DBeGxFKTkpGOU9EWkpVVUk GoogleDrive
Before flashing FullWipe is required: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3078123/FULL_WIPE_1.5_EXT4_.zip

screenshots - as I said, IceCold with a different default font.
For now only this:
https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0B1DI2DBeGxFKcWlta1pLRXZiSms/edit

Always nice to see someone making a new rom. Will definitely try yours later when I get home from work! Liked what Paradoxx did as well.

haerigrek said:
This im my first release so please be helpful,I just started playing with android and I'm still learning. I missed times when Paradoxx was releasing his Hydrogen so I decided to make my own light rom.
I used Lord Clockan's 7.4 - all credit goes to him and big thanks to him for the great ROM, some tips and for letting me do this
I will finish this page later.....for now just few details about the package. This is essentially IceCold 7.4 but lightened.
Apex Launcher as default - set to 3 screens; drawer set not to show downloaded apps tab.
deleted most apps (didn't keep track but quite many)
deleted battery bar styles (will have to fix that)
deleted ringtones (one alarm, one phone and one notification left)
deleted wallpapers
some ui sounds changed (keyboard sounds from WP7 - much nicer)
Roboto fonts changed (all of them, including BOLD)
Added ESFile Explorer
Added XDA
Known bugs:
battery bar doesn't show up at all - my fault, I might have deleted too much, will fix that.
default wallpaper is not in line at the first boot - that was present in standard 7.4
I know it's not much but it's a start. ROM is only 113MB (40MB lighter). Next time I will try to make even smaller. Hope you like it:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3078123/Fr0zenHotDog-0.10.zip
Before flashing I recommend FullWipe: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3078123/FULL_WIPE_1.5_EXT4_.zip
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Nice to see new a new developer to the desire HD section, welcome
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using xda premium

I need some screen shot this rom before decide flash it, man. wellcome new rom

balinh_bs said:
I need some screen shot this rom before decide flash it, man. wellcome new rom
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Just like Lord Clockan's ICS but with a different wallpaper and less apps in app drawer, i guess

This is the same as IceCold. The default font is a bit different though. Other changes are listed above. I will post some shots later
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA

I hope to see more than just reduced number of apps
Keep up the good work!

this post in interduction the new rom?? :-o
really ?
where is screen shots?
where is working or not working?
plz correct this post

I've been using LorD ClockaN's ROM for a long time now I'm a big fan of his work and effort that he's put into it, however.. a 'lite' version sounds great to me!
My layout on my phone, the way I customize it, is the exact same as whats in your ROM description. 3 home pages, no download tab in apps, the ringtones and notification etc... Thats all music to my ears brotha'! I hope he doesn't mind me using yours from now on, after all I now no longer have to change things after first boot Welcome to the scene haerigrek and thanks for making the world a better place. Hope you have lots of fun with it!!
PS. Great minds think alike lol

ADELMARZBAN said:
really ?
where is screen shots?
where is working or not working?
plz correct this post
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Really?
As mentioned on the first post. It is LordClockan's ICS 7.4.
It looks like that.
I'll enhance the first post as you obviously haven't read it.
haerigrek said:
Known bugs:
battery bar doesn't show up at all - my fault, I might have deleted too much, will fix that.
default wallpaper is not in line at the first boot - that was present in standard 7.4
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Just installed the rom, so far so good. Runs smooth, as to expected since the base rom you use. Would like to know if you have any tweaks coming in next versions?
Keep up the good work!
Edit:
Just noticed the mail app is missing, on purpose?
Google search is missing: using the soft button doesn't work, adding the quick search widget doesn't work either.

Stitch15 said:
Just installed the rom, so far so good. Runs smooth, as to expected since the base rom you use. Would like to know if you have any tweaks coming in next versions?
Keep up the good work!
Edit:
Just noticed the mail app is missing, on purpose?
Google search is missing: using the soft button doesn't work, adding the quick search widget doesn't work either.
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Yes I'm using only the Gmail so the stock email app is gone. The search button may not work. As I deleted GoogleQuickSearch, there is no search application. I will look into that and if necessary the app will be back. I never used it so I didn't even notice.
For future releases I'm planning on even more set customization. I started deleting languages. In next release the apex launcher will be english only (or if requested maybe some other languages). I am also waiting for some faster launcher to appear. I like Apex a lot, it reminds me of ADW but with all the customization options it tends to slow down after some time. I was thinking about replacing the stock browser since there are some problems with it but Chrome isn't ready and I don't want to impose any other browser on you guys + 7.5 is on its way and the issues with the browser should be fixed by then.
I would like to ask which battery icon would you guys like me to leave. I deleted all of them which ended up with an error mentioned in the first post. I am willing to bring one back but I need to know which one will be the happiest choice for you. After all I am sharing this so you can be happier Cheers

I would suggest just a percentage (in numbers, nothing flashy)

Thanks for your effort - running smoothly at moment (apart from the problems you've pointed out yourself)
Look forward to next update

Nice to see new a new developer to the desire HD ......

fily1983 said:
Nice to see new a new developer to the desire HD ......
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It certainly would be.

fily1983 said:
Nice to see new a new developer to the desire HD ......
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Thanks for support but I'm not developing, I'm merely modifying a great ROM to make it lighter to save space and maybe make the ROM run quicker.

It would be nice if you could refresh screenshots. I don't know how rest, but i like to see pictures of rom i am going to flash ;]
Btw. On first look, it seems quite nice.

This ROM looks like a cool idea! I just had a suggestion, I don't know if its in your "philosophy" of the ROM but wouldn't it be better if you left a little more stuff/everything in and let people choose what to keep or remove through Aroma.
For instance you can chose your ringtone at the start and not have extra ones wasting space or some people might want the stock sms and others might just prefer one from the play store.
Just my 2 cents
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA

[APP][SENSE 3.6/4/4A/4.5][2012/9/17 1.42]HTC Lockscreen Shortcut Provider

This is my second Android app. I develop this little app because I prefer 3rd party launcher (e.g. Apex) than existing Sense 4 Rosie. Existing hacked Sense 4 Rosie (full version) currently doesn't support non Sense widget correctly and is less feature-rich than many other launchers.
Even if you install a 3rd party launcher, Rosie still consume your precious memory as a system service. But if you freeze Rosie and thus release it from memory, you'll lose your lockscreen app shortcuts. After painstakingly reviewing the codes in HTC shortcut components, I found that Rosie actually act as a content provider to supply information of its launcher bar shortcuts to lockscreen. So without Rosie, lockscreen has no information to construct its shortcuts. Therefore I wrote this little app to replace the role of Rosie as the content provider. What's more, it allows you to select your own apps with a simple config screen and store the data separately. And it doesn't stay in the memory permanently.
Installation instructions:
Uninstall Rosie (Freezing doesn't work because Android doesn't allow two content providers of same type) ** You're reminded to make a backup first **
Install HTC Lockscreen Shortcut Provider
Run Lockscreen Shortcuts
Select your app for the 4 shortcuts
Hit back to save settings and notify HTC lockscreen
MD5: 30056AA5EF4716ADCD043B2751A3943B
** Currently this app has been tested to work with Sense 3.6, 4, 4A and 4.5 **

Change log
1.42
- Send broadcast notification to lockscreen on phone boot (should fix shortcut not showing issue after a reboot for TrickDroid)
1.41
- New option to hide app title
1.4
- Add support for Sense 4.5 (thanks Patrics83 for testing new version and support!). You MUST uninstall any previous version first.
1.3
- Add support for Sense 4A
1.2.1
- Fixed FC when loading installed apps
1.2
- Add support for Sense 3.6
1.1
- Added broadcast message to HTC lockscreen so no reboot is needed!

Great idea. Next time I'm on a sense rom I'll give it a shot
Sent from my Inspire 4G using xda premium

1.1 just uploaded. No need to reboot now!

Is that also working if i just want different icons on my lockscreen than on my Sense Launcher bar?
Just wanted to ask that.
Nice app bro!

Rushness said:
Is that also working if i just want different icons on my lockscreen than on my Sense Launcher bar?
Just wanted to ask that.
Nice app bro!
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It doesn't work that way currently because this app replaces Rosie and cannot coexist with it.
But what you want to do can be done. You need to mod the idlescreen_Base.apk to use a different message to request for the shortcuts and change my app to listen to that message. This way, Rosie can coexist with this app and lockscreen will communicate with this app for the shortcuts.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using Tapatalk 2

You are my hero!
I needed this so badly wow you did exactly what I dreamed that some1 should create
Update:
Its not working.. :\
I thought it did at first but I guess it was still because of the last run of the HTC Rosie Sense.
After a restart the icons are gone and no matter if I go back to the app and rechange the list, the lockscreen is still empty.. :\
Can I help in any way to make it work? Perhaps sending some log files?
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using xda premium

mcjordan92 said:
You are my hero!
I needed this so badly wow you did exactly what I dreamed that some1 should create
Update:
Its not working.. :\
I thought it did at first but I guess it was still because of the last run of the HTC Rosie Sense.
After a restart the icons are gone and no matter if I go back to the app and rechange the list, the lockscreen is still empty.. :\
Can I help in any way to make it work? Perhaps sending some log files?
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using xda premium
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Can you give me more information?
What ROM are you using?
Did you see a toast (popup message) "Notified HTC lockscreen" after saving the shortcuts settings?
If possible a logcat would help
I'm quite confident that it works for DHD since it's so similar to IncS if you're using a supported ROM.

I will give this a try. I hope it works because I am using Blackout ROM (Sense 3.6). It is just what I was looking for! Rosie looks nice but takes too much memory and is very feature limited so I want a third party launcher but still want to try and use a Sense based rom.
Thanks man and hope it works .

Thank you
Gooooooood work ! :good:
That's exactly what i was looking for
Thank you very much.

XmUrF said:
I will give this a try. I hope it works because I am using Blackout ROM (Sense 3.6). It is just what I was looking for! Rosie looks nice but takes too much memory and is very feature limited so I want a third party launcher but still want to try and use a Sense based rom.
Thanks man and hope it works .
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Please report back your result since I'm not sure if it works in Sense 3.6. If it doesn't I still can find a way to add support to it.

itandy said:
Can you give me more information?
What ROM are you using?
Did you see a toast (popup message) "Notified HTC lockscreen" after saving the shortcuts settings?
If possible a logcat would help
I'm quite confident that it works for DHD since it's so similar to IncS if you're using a supported ROM.
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* ROM is Sabsa 4.1 (its based on Sense 4A)
* I did see the message.
* How do I get logcat?
People that managed to make this work please write down your ROM, I don't care to switch ROM right now, this is more important

mcjordan92 said:
* ROM is Sabsa 4.1 (its based on Sense 4A)
* I did see the message.
* How do I get logcat?
People that managed to make this work please write down your ROM, I don't care to switch ROM right now, this is more important
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For logcat, you can use aLogcat. For your ROM, can you send me the idlescreen_Base.apk in the /system/app folder?
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using Tapatalk 2

itandy said:
Please report back your result since I'm not sure if it works in Sense 3.6. If it doesn't I still can find a way to add support to it.
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Doesn't work dude. I deleted rosie, installed your app, put the apps i wanted as shortcuts and everything looked fine until trying to open the apps from the lockscreen. When i try to do that nothing happens and the phone unlocks at home screen. Will try to provide logcat tomorrow. Can't do it now cause I'm on the road.

XmUrF said:
Doesn't work dude. I deleted rosie, installed your app, put the apps i wanted as shortcuts and everything looked fine until trying to open the apps from the lockscreen. When i try to do that nothing happens and the phone unlocks at home screen. Will try to provide logcat tomorrow. Can't do it now cause I'm on the road.
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Another user reported similar problem with Sense 3.6 as well and I'll take a look.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using Tapatalk 2

itandy said:
For logcat, you can use aLogcat. For your ROM, can you send me the idlescreen_Base.apk in the /system/app folder?
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using Tapatalk 2
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OK I got some new info,
I tried a different ROM and in this one it kinda works
I use now ROM Sabsa Bliss 1.0 (Sense 3.6 ICS) (new one from today)
For now it shows the icons but if I run one of them it just unlock with out opening it
Here are the files you asked (I added from all of my ROMs I had on my PC):
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rvhvfm9fv87un0b/dzXRmNZqgS
I hope it will help to make this work
P.S
How do I use this aLogcat?
It just scans out for nonestop.. do I need to wait really long for it to finish or I manually stop it?

mcjordan92 said:
OK I got some new info,
I tried a different ROM and in this one it kinda works
I use now ROM Sabsa Bliss 1.0 (Sense 3.6 ICS) (new one from today)
For now it shows the icons but if I run one of them it just unlock with out opening it
Here are the files you asked (I added from all of my ROMs I had on my PC):
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rvhvfm9fv87un0b/dzXRmNZqgS
I hope it will help to make this work
P.S
How do I use this aLogcat?
It just scans out for nonestop.. do I need to wait really long for it to finish or I manually stop it?
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I know about the issue in Sense 3.6 and I'll try to find a solution. As for aLogcat, after it's running, you need to go to the lockscreen and unlock it. Go back to aLogcat and save the log file and send it to me. If the lockscreen generate any error, I'll be able to see it.

This is log from sabsa prime 3.0
http://db.tt/1gI6Zffw
The idelscreen apk file is not listed on this ROM, not on the zip and not on my phone..
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using xda premium

mcjordan92 said:
This is log from sabsa prime 3.0
http://db.tt/1gI6Zffw
The idelscreen apk file is not listed on this ROM, not on the zip and not on my phone..
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using xda premium
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The link to your dropbox has nothing. Can you check?

oops sorry, try this one:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/frdro0hph30n84v/txm1CtAPQn
it includes all the idlescreen_base apk files + logs in some of them
I tried now trickdroid (Sense 4A) ROM and it does the same error it did in any sense4A ROM I tried, it won't show any icons at all,
I added a log cat to this folder (theres also another one in sabsa 3.0)
I hope it helps

[APP][SENSE 3.6/4/4A/4.5][2012/9/17 1.42]HTC Lockscreen Shortcut Provider

This is my second Android app. I develop this little app because I prefer 3rd party launcher (e.g. Apex) than existing Sense 4 Rosie. Existing hacked Sense 4 Rosie (full version) currently doesn't support non Sense widget correctly and is less feature-rich than many other launchers.
Even if you install a 3rd party launcher, Rosie still consume your precious memory as a system service. But if you freeze Rosie and thus release it from memory, you'll lose your lockscreen app shortcuts. After painstakingly reviewing the codes in HTC shortcut components, I found that Rosie actually act as a content provider to supply information of its launcher bar shortcuts to lockscreen. So without Rosie, lockscreen has no information to construct its shortcuts. Therefore I wrote this little app to replace the role of Rosie as the content provider. What's more, it allows you to select your own apps with a simple config screen and store the data separately. And it doesn't stay in the memory permanently.
Installation instructions:
Uninstall Rosie (Freezing doesn't work because Android doesn't allow two content providers of same type) ** You're reminded to make a backup first **
Install HTC Lockscreen Shortcut Provider
Run Lockscreen Shortcuts
Select your app for the 4 shortcuts
Hit back to save settings and notify HTC lockscreen
MD5: 30056AA5EF4716ADCD043B2751A3943B
** Currently this app has been tested to work with Sense 3.6, 4, 4A and 4.5 **

Change log
1.42
- Send broadcast notification to lockscreen on phone boot (should fix shortcut not showing issue after a reboot for TrickDroid)
1.41
- New option to hide app title
1.4
- Add support for Sense 4.5 (thanks Patrics83 for testing new version and support!). You MUST uninstall any previous version first.
1.3
- Add support for Sense 4A
1.2.1
- Fixed FC when loading installed apps
1.2
- Add support for Sense 3.6
1.1
- Added broadcast message to HTC lockscreen so no reboot is needed!

This... can't be true! Incredible!
Testing now on Project X 4.1...
Working perfect after renaming rosie.apk in system/app!

1.1 just posted. No need to reboot now!

itandy said:
1.1 just posted. No need to reboot now!
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This is great!
Thanks
Can the same logic be used to enable Rosie widgets support in third-party launchers?
Then it will be perfect
Sent from my HTC Desire S

amidabuddha said:
This is great!
Thanks
Can the same logic be used to enable Rosie widgets support in third-party launchers?
Then it will be perfect
Sent from my HTC Desire S
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I wish it does. But no, Sense widget is written with HTC framework which is not supported by 3rd party launcher.

What about lock screen widgets, and like people and weather?
Tapatalked from Desire S running Androdamus

suku_patel_22 said:
What about lock screen widgets, and like people and weather?
Tapatalked from Desire S running Androdamus
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I just tried. Actually these widgets work properly on lockscreen even if Rosie is removed. And of course, app shortcuts are also available with my app for all lockscreen styles.

sammyke007 said:
This... can't be true! Incredible!
Testing now on Project X 4.1...
Working perfect after renaming rosie.apk in system/app!
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so did you simply rename rosie.apk?
or rename it (to save a copy for a later re-installation) and then uninstall it?

Just renamed it to rosie.back!
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda app-developers app

Does it look the same as the standard lockscreen?
Also, I have custom icons, does it display them or the generic sense ones?
Hoping to try it out later, cheers!

Does it look the same as the standard lockscreen?<br />
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Also, I have custom icons, does it display them or the generic sense ones?<br />
<br />
Hoping to try it out later, cheers!
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Exactly the same! You can choose your 4 custom shortcuts.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda app-developers app

Works great! It's a huge bonus to be able to have different lockscreen shortcuts to the ones you have on your homescreen.
Thanks a lot!

outsidetown said:
Does it look the same as the standard lockscreen?
Also, I have custom icons, does it display them or the generic sense ones?
Hoping to try it out later, cheers!
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It doesn't allow you to change the icon. Currently the lockscreen retrieves the icon from the app itself.

Is there any chance we could get a Sense 3.6 version please? I'm trying it on ICE DS and though the shortcuts appear, dragging them just unlocks the phone - no app opens.
Thanks a lot though, it works really well on Fallout

Works perfectly on fallout rom with apex launcher, renamed the Rosie.apk as suggested above
Added link to your application thread in the index under useful links section
Curious, What was your first application? Anything half as useful?
Sywepd form my DsereiS

ben_pyett said:
Works perfectly on fallout rom with apex launcher, renamed the Rosie.apk as suggested above
Added link to your application thread in the index under useful links section
Curious, What was your first application? Anything half as useful?
Sywepd form my DsereiS
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details? id=com.gzplanet.photogridwidget
I write this widget to mimick the HTC one which can be used in other launcher.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using Tapatalk 2

outsidetown said:
Is there any chance we could get a Sense 3.6 version please? I'm trying it on ICE DS and though the shortcuts appear, dragging them just unlocks the phone - no app opens.
Thanks a lot though, it works really well on Fallout
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You can give me the Rosie.apk file and I can take a look.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using Tapatalk 2

itandy said:
You can give me the Rosie.apk file and I can take a look.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using Tapatalk 2
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Attached is the Rosie .apk from ICE DS, I know it'd be appreciated if you could make it work!

SOLVED
Now this might not be related to this application, but, after setting this application up and being massively happy with it (read my various posts above) then renaming Rosie.apk and then upgrading to the latest beta version of Apex. I rebooted and then unfortunately Apex half loaded, but no lock screen so couldn't get into phone, could only drop the notifications bar. I Had to restore back to last safe nandroid backup (pre this app and Apex to get our of it?) Just me? Anyone else?
EDIT:
I did exactly the same steps again and this time no issue, so put it down to a one off? Probably an issue with new latest Apex beta...
Sywepd form my DsereiS

[Q] Blinkfeed vs Google Now Launcher

I'm not sure if this is the right place for this, but I was curious about peoples opinions/preferences between these two launchers?
I've been using Google Now Launcher on my Galaxy Nexus for a couple of months and really liked it. After grabbing my M8, I installed Google Now Launcher on it, but I hear a lot of praise for Blinkfeed on Sense 6.
While the concept of Blinkfeed is certainly interesting, the link summaries in my highlights are vague or non-existent. I'm also struggling to find a way to do Google Search voice triggers. Adding a Google Search bar doesn't seem to provide this functionality. Overall, Blinkfeed seems to be a poorly done Google Now with social media integration. Are there any fans of Blinkfeed that can help me improve my experience?

Zieen said:
I'm not sure if this is the right place for this, but I was curious about peoples opinions/preferences between these two launchers?
I've been using Google Now Launcher on my Galaxy Nexus for a couple of months and really liked it. After grabbing my M8, I installed Google Now Launcher on it, but I hear a lot of praise for Blinkfeed on Sense 6.
While the concept of Blinkfeed is certainly interesting, the link summaries in my highlights are vague or non-existent. I'm also struggling to find a way to do Google Search voice triggers. Adding a Google Search bar doesn't seem to provide this functionality. Overall, Blinkfeed seems to be a poorly done Google Now with social media integration. Are there any fans of Blinkfeed that can help me improve my experience?
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I tried blinkfeed on my M7 for a few months until root came out. and switched to the google launcher.
I tried blinkfeed on the M8 for all of an hour before I switched to the Google Launcher again.
I'm in the same boat as you. I just wish I could get anything besides the HTC lock screen as I want pattern lock. But I don't want it to wipe my phone after 10 attempts.

I'm using Action Launcher but wanted to check out Blinkfeed. You can create a shortcut to Blinkfeed with Activity Launcher and use it like an app. Thought I'd give it a chance and still use my launcher of choice.
Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk

breakerfall said:
I'm using Action Launcher but wanted to check out Blinkfeed. You can create a shortcut to Blinkfeed with Activity Launcher and use it like an app. Thought I'd give it a chance and still use my launcher of choice.
Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk
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I hadn't considered that. I might just have to play with it that way. As an at a glance widget/page, I feel Google Now is far superior, but I'd like to play around with it and see if Blinkfeed is good for social media and the like.

I have enjoyed using Google Now launcher on my Rezound and my Nexus. I'm going with Blinkfeed and have moved the Google search as one of my five dock icons so I can get the equivalent at any time.

hgoldner said:
I have enjoyed using Google Now launcher on my Rezound and my Nexus. I'm going with Blinkfeed and have moved the Google search as one of my five dock icons so I can get the equivalent at any time.
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you know you can just swipe up from the bottom on any of the home screens and have google now anytime without using up your shortcuts on the bottom

If Sense supported custom gestures (I use swipe up to bring up the drawer, swipe down to see notifications, and double-tap to show the toggles) I would try it out. But I use those gestures ALL the time.

For those with Google Now Launcher, few questions(sorry for the sidetrack):
Is there more icons on the screen? I went to nova laucher for more rows of icons and no blinkfeed.
any issues with side loading?
where did you get the apk, (I can find one, I would like to have a know working version)?
Does the play store update the laucher after the install for updates?

lilshooter said:
you know you can just swipe up from the bottom on any of the home screens and have google now anytime without using up your shortcuts on the bottom
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Yeah, forgot about that; thanks for mentioning it. Ultimately, that's what I did, giving something else that precious 4th spot on the dock.

non transparent Nav bar on GNL
Hey guys. Did any of you getting this annoying semitransparent nav bar while having a Google now launcher on HTC M8 ?
I mean the original nav bar on BlinkFeed is completely transparent, also Google now launcher installed on any device so far (running KitKat) had a transparent nav bar ! What is wrong with GNL and HTC M8 ??
Check out this picks.
http://img.wonderhowto.com/img/original/10/74/63531824020426/0/635318240204261074.jpg
http://img.wonderhowto.com/img/original/76/19/63531824114441/0/635318241144417619.jpg

i brought a htc one m8 recently from ebay, since ive had it my launcher is defaulted to google now i cannot install sense, its really annoying and laggy ad freezes and ugh
currently gonna try viperone but not sure what to do, ive recovered restocked etc but nothing, the phoine was rooted but isnt any longer but super su is still installed ive had to disable it, im so confused.

viper one has screwed up my phone. help it wont power on just gets stuck on htc screen
using htc one m8

charchar4339 said:
viper one has screwed up my phone. help it wont power on just gets stuck on htc screen
using htc one m8
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I really don't think viperone is what screwed your phone up as I am running it and have installed and re-installed about 10 different times when checking out different ROM's.
It sounds like user error to me.
What was your install process ?
Did you do a checksum on the download before installing ?
Only one time did I have a faulty ROM and it was due to a bad download as I forgot to do a checksum on it.

Zieen said:
I'm not sure if this is the right place for this, but I was curious about peoples opinions/preferences between these two launchers?
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FWIW, I don't like either, I use Nova Launcher.

Sense 7 apps on Lollipop Sense 6

Sense 7 has been out for some months already and one of its best features is theming capability. The Themes app is available on devices running Sense 6 on Lollipop, but most stock apps still follows the old theme system, which only has 4 themes.
Luckily, some of the Sense 7 apps can be installed on Sense 6 without root. Here are the ones I've tested on my M8Sx (single-SIM, WWE Asia). Some of these apps are available on APKMirror and the rest are extracted from Sense 7 ROMs or system dumps of the M8, M9, or A9. They can be uninstalled cleanly - if you can't uninstall them from Settings, try dragging them from the app drawer to the trash icon, or using an application manager.
Camera 7.30.581119 (23 Jul): Not much has changed apart from a few visual tweaks. The app seems to take photos a bit faster.
Contacts 7.0.502006: This also includes the dialler with white buttons.
HTC Mail 9.0.550299
FM Radio 7.0.549341 (26 Jun): Fixed problem with application header.
Calendar 7.01.591006 (6 Aug)
Tasks 7.1.658473 (17 Nov)
Sound Recorder 7.0.549341 (26 Jun): (Note: By default, recordings are stored in the phone's internal storage - if you've set it to Memory card before, you'll have to set it back again in the app.)
Clock Widget 7.50.628268 (21 Nov): Two new clock widgets are available - a THEMABLE transparent one and a solid one. This version is taken from the new A9's system dump.
Other widgets: Auto Rotate, Background Data, Bluetooth, Calendar, Contacts, Data Roaming, Data Controls, GPS, Hotspot, Mobile Network, Music, Power Controls, Profiles, Ringtones, Screen Brightness, Screen Timeout, Sync, Wi-Fi. I haven't got the time to test all of them, so please report if they don't work. Most of the widgets look the same - the only difference is that they now follow the new theme's colour scheme.
Two small apps: Archive Viewer 7.0.623146 and Make more space 4.0.552526 if you want even more consistency.
Personalise 7.1.631213: This app lets you download and apply fonts from the theme system of Sense 7. Tap "Font style" and then the plus icon to download fonts, but don't tap "Apply" - the app will tell you something is missing and try to download the font again. Instead, go back to the font list and select your font. Note: You won't be able to choose Sense 6 themes. Uninstall this version to get the old themes back.
Here are some images of the new apps: http://imgur.com/a/ZaI5u#0
In case you haven't noticed, some of the apps have square dots on the menu button and some have round dots. The ones with round dots are taken from MaximusHD ROM, based on Android 5.1. Perhaps on 5.1, Sense 7 will go with round dots like stock Android.

If i install these apps can i get the original app update released by HTC in play store?

sivajithee said:
If i install these apps can i get the original app update released by HTC in play store?
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Of course. You only need to uninstall the Sense 7 version first.

crystal_ball said:
Of course. You only need to uninstall the Sense 7 version first.
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But how I can know that an update is available when sense 7 version is already installed (already I have installed sense 7 clock and phone app though)..
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how to uninstall the htc contact dialer app v7 or how to uninstall the updates?.. cant find any option to uninstall the updates

sivajithee said:
But how I can know that an update is available when sense 7 version is already installed (already I have installed sense 7 clock and phone app though)..
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how to uninstall the htc contact dialer app v7 or how to uninstall the updates?.. cant find any option to uninstall the updates
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Most of these apps I've listed here are either not on the Play Store (such as Contacts, widgets, Mail, Calendar) or their latest versions are not compatible with the E8 (Camera, Tasks) so there is no need to check for updates.
To uninstall them, drag them from your app drawer to the uninstall icon on your home screen.
By the way, you should uninstall the Sense 7 Clock app (not the widget!). It's available on the Play Store and is compatible with the E8.

Thx for the apps. Would be great if You could extract and upload an sms app
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noctuam said:
Thx for the apps. Would be great if You could extract and upload an sms app
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I tried to install the Messaging app from MaximusHD and also from BinDroid, but I couldn't.

crystal_ball said:
Clock Widget 7.0.497815: It adds two widgets - a THEMEABLE transparent one and a solid one.
Here are some images of the new apps: http://imgur.com/a/ZaI5u#0
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I had a question regarding the themeable clock widget, is it totally themeable? Like even on the homescreen we'll be able to get different clock styles from the themes right? Did you check whether it's working properly or not?
Also, do the dialer and contacts app work properly? Without any crashes and bugs?
Thanks a lot btw.

Silver.Shadow said:
I had a question regarding the themeable clock widget, is it totally themeable? Like even on the homescreen we'll be able to get different clock styles from the themes right? Did you check whether it's working properly or not?
Also, do the dialer and contacts app work properly? Without any crashes and bugs?
Thanks a lot btw.
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The transparent clock is totally themeable, but the solid clock isn't and always looks like the default one on Sense 7. Take a look at the album I've posted and see for yourself.
I haven't got any problems with the contacts and dialler app, but my phone is single-SIM and I extracted that app from a single-SIM ROM so it may not work on dual-SIM phones. Luckily, it's easy to uninstall the app in case anything goes wrong. If the app doesn't work for you, try using the apk from BinDroid.

crystal_ball said:
The transparent clock is totally themeable, but the solid clock isn't and always looks like the default one on Sense 7. Take a look at the album I've posted and see for yourself.
I haven't got any problems with the contacts and dialler app, but my phone is single-SIM and I extracted that app from a single-SIM ROM so it may not work on dual-SIM phones. Luckily, it's easy to uninstall the app in case anything goes wrong. If the app doesn't work for you, try using the apk from BinDroid.
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Have you tried the latest camera app update which came out 3-4 days back? Does it work with the E8 too? Any clue where I can get that apk if it works?
I tried contacting HTC about why the camera isn't available for E8 via playstore. They said it was an issue with Google and will take some time to fix.

Silver.Shadow said:
Have you tried the latest camera app update which came out 3-4 days back? Does it work with the E8 too? Any clue where I can get that apk if it works?
I tried contacting HTC about why the camera isn't available for E8 via playstore. They said it was an issue with Google and will take some time to fix.
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It's on APKMirror. I edited my post yesterday to include the update. APKMirror has a Pushbullet channel to check for app updates, so if you've got Pushbullet you can receive notifications for them.

I installed the programs below and all works very well
•Camera 7.15.563434
•Contacts 7.0.502006
•HTC Mail 9.0.550299
•FM Radio 7.0.549341
•Calendar 7.01.555533
•Data Usage 7.0.488557
•File Manager 7.00.551696
regards
edward

i install htc camera in sense 6.0
and there are no effect
plz help

sajjadalishahi said:
i install htc camera in sense 6.0
and there are no effect
plz help
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There is no effect in sense 7 camera app.

Please include Sense 7 Keyboard app also.

sivajithee said:
Please include Sense 7 Keyboard app also.
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You can download the keyboard and language packs here: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/htc-corporation/. I've installed the keyboard but next-word prediction only seems to work for English, so I decided not to include it in this thread.

Why my htc Desire 826 can't install music(sense 7).apk?
It says the sign are not the same.
Can you rename the music's sign?

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