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I thought it would be nice to have a place where we can easily and conveniently list off some features we would all love to see in future roms for our phone. It would be a great help to the rom devs as they can all have one location to view requests, and also to the users because if someone asks "I would love to see feature X in a rom" someone may be able to say "I've seen that over here in "Y Custom Rom."
I'll start off the list with a few of my personal requests, and if anyone else has other ideas, please post below and I'll add them to the list.
Customization of stock apps - Many of the default stock apps (s-voice, browser, mail, player, gallery) are more convenient to use because they are integrated with the os. Plus, if I install a different browser (for example), I get asked over and over to choose between all the installed browsers (no matter how often I choose "always") It would be ideal to have a choice over which are the "stock/default" apps and not be prompted each time. - michael*
Choose your bloatware - List the removed bloatware on startup and allow the user to pick and choose the bloatware they want to install. - 2swizzle
Power widgets panel - One of the features I love on my S3 and on CM10 is the quick access to many system settings through a few buttons in the notifications bar. - noingwhat
Reboot menu - It's so much easier to be able to reboot into download or recovery through the power menu without having to be sitting over your phone so you can awkwardly hold down power+volume+home at just the right time. - noingwhat
Quick sound settings - Another feature I love in CM10 is the three buttons at the bottom of the power menu to change between normal volume, vibrate, and silent.
You do realize literally ALL of those are included beans rom right? Like literally, all of them.
Also cleanrom
Also CM10.
I just figured it would be kinda nice to have a list of frequently requested features in one place for the devs, plus for people who were like "I really want X in a rom. If I could find a rom with X, I would love my phone so much."
I decided to make this after a few people were getting picked on for asking for a few feature requests in the Dev forums, sorry if it's not as relevant as I thought it would be.
beans has the best dow
Buts beans roms has the best tweaks in it
tonu42 said:
You do realize literally ALL of those are included beans rom right? Like literally, all of them.
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They are all fairly easy to add to a rooted stock ROM also.
This thread makes no sense. Never request things of devs who do this for fun. Smh
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hopesrequiem said:
This thread makes no sense. Never request things of devs who do this for fun. Smh
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It's not like people are demanding these to be put in, or threatening them or anything, just as long as people don't nag the devs about feature requests, I see nothing wrong with simply saying "Hey, I have this idea..." Perhaps it's even something the dev might like, but hasn't thought of yet.
Hi Everyone,
My wife owns a HTC Desire HD (non-rooted, standard ROM, etc - much to my disgust!), and on it she is running Ginger Bread (Android 2.3). I notice when she pulls the "curtain" down that her recently opened Apps are stored at the top. This is a very handy feature, as when she closes an App she simply goes back to the curtain and starts from where she left off.
I on the other hand own a HTC Sensation, with Elegancia Sense 4 ROM installed (as per my signature below), and the only icon that I see at the top of my curtain is the settings button. I would really like to see recently used Apps in my curtain, as currently I need to go to the Apps menu, and then click on the App that way, or alternatively find the App on one of my "Desktops" and then click on it there. A simple slide and touch is better than constant tapping in my opinion.
If anybody knows how to add recently used Apps to the curtain whilst using Elegancia can you please let me know how?
Kind Regards,
Davo
Well I don't use elgancia but the reason you don't see that recent apps its because its set that way as default I assume. I don't know if that tom includes 'tweaks' but you can change that feature there
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Mr Davo said:
Hi Everyone,
My wife owns a HTC Desire HD (non-rooted, standard ROM, etc - much to my disgust!), and on it she is running Ginger Bread (Android 2.3). I notice when she pulls the "curtain" down that her recently opened Apps are stored at the top. This is a very handy feature, as when she closes an App she simply goes back to the curtain and starts from where she left off.
I on the other hand own a HTC Sensation, with Elegancia Sense 4 ROM installed (as per my signature below), and the only icon that I see at the top of my curtain is the settings button. I would really like to see recently used Apps in my curtain, as currently I need to go to the Apps menu, and then click on the App that way, or alternatively find the App on one of my "Desktops" and then click on it there. A simple slide and touch is better than constant tapping in my opinion.
If anybody knows how to add recently used Apps to the curtain whilst using Elegancia can you please let me know how?
Kind Regards,
Davo
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Do you specifically want this exact method of accessing recent apps?
There's a more convenient way too.
Long press the home button.
If you specifically want the apps to appear in the notifications pull down menu, I doubt you can. There probably aren't any tweaks that do it either.
The recent apps was a feature in Sense 3.x , so if it's really that important to you, flash a Sense 3.x ROM
kgs1992 said:
Do you specifically want this exact method of accessing recent apps?
There's a more convenient way too.
Long press the home button.
If you specifically want the apps to appear in the notifications pull down menu, I doubt you can. There probably aren't any tweaks that do it either.
The recent apps was a feature in Sense 3.x , so if it's really that important to you, flash a Sense 3.x ROM
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Aye, long press of the home button will do the trick.
You should then be able to swipe the apps that appear to the right to rid of them if you want.
Hi,
I would have posted this in the Codename Android thread but since I'm a new user it seems I'm forced to clog up this forum. Sorry.
Anyway, I just upgraded from Codename Android 3.6.6 to 3.8.0. It's good but they seem to have removed one of the notification centre power widgets - there used to be two and now the one I was using isn't there any more. The other one does the job but isn't as customisable and the 2g/3g toggle doesn't seem to work.
So I was wondering if anyone could help me obtain an apk for the power widget, or alternatively recommend me one that is customisable and has a 2g/3g toggle that isn't just a settings shortcut.
Thanks in advance!
there are numerous applications that can be found in google play.
Did a 10 second search and found this, which seems really nice
notification widget
jman2131 said:
there are numerous applications that can be found in google play.
Did a 10 second search and found this, which seems really nice
*link*
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Thanks, but I've actually tried that one before and it doesn't have a 3G toggle. I was kind of hoping someone would just whip out an apk from an older version...
Would it be possible for me to lift the feature from an older version of CNA, and install it on this? Or would I have to program something? I can't really do that...
Hi all, I am a newbie to Android device here. Please don't flame me.
I have recently acquired both Nexus 4 and 10. Both great devices. However, I really don't need to scroll around 5 screens. I can't seem to find any settings that allows me to reduce the number of home screens. And according to the forum I read, the only thing I know is to install a what's called "launcher" to provide additional customization which allows me to change the screen. Since I am new to the Android scene, I rather stick to stock everything as much as I can and familiarize myself before I venture too far. So I was wondering if there is anything changed since 4.2.1?
Any insights would be much appreciated. Thanks!
This app will.
This is the only way to do it aside from manually de-compiling the .Apk and editing it, trust me, this is a lot easier and this launcher is just the stock version but with extra options.
Try Apex Launcher or ADW.Launcher both or good.
If you root your device there are roms that have this build in.
for instance my HTC Sensation with ViperS has Sense, and that can add more home pages..
There would be roms that have this feature built in
Matrix1999 said:
Hi all, I am a newbie to Android device here. Please don't flame me.
I have recently acquired both Nexus 4 and 10. Both great devices. However, I really don't need to scroll around 5 screens. I can't seem to find any settings that allows me to reduce the number of home screens. And according to the forum I read, the only thing I know is to install a what's called "launcher" to provide additional customization which allows me to change the screen. Since I am new to the Android scene, I rather stick to stock everything as much as I can and familiarize myself before I venture too far. So I was wondering if there is anything changed since 4.2.1?
Any insights would be much appreciated. Thanks!
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Doesn't stock launcher do it? Do a pinch in gesture, it will show overview of all screens. Long press on the one u want to remove, it will guide u through rest.
life!
Thanks. I tried the pinch on my N4 but didn't seem to work.
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Guys,
Do I stand any chance of finding stock ROM, but with following mods?
Volume up or down wake up screen
Turn on flashlight on long(2 sec) volume up or down while screen turned off. Turn it off on volume key up or down.
Wake up lock screen on double tap
Google calendar with text in month view
Remove google apps including Google search bar
Advanced reboot menu
Android 4.3 dialer
% instead of battery
Thanks :good:
Check the development section, read the OPs of all the ROM threads, pick the one that best suits your needs.
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_MetalHead_ said:
Check the development section, read the OPs of all the ROM threads, pick the one that best suits your needs.
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Would you please explain the difference between Android developement and Original Android threads?
rbs_uk said:
Guys,
Do I stand any chance of finding stock ROM, but with following mods?
Volume up or down wake up screen
Turn on flashlight on long(2 sec) volume up or down while screen turned off. Turn it off on volume key up or down.
Wake up lock screen on double tap
Google calendar with text in month view
Remove google apps including Google search bar
Advanced reboot menu
Android 4.3 dialer
% instead of battery
Thanks :good:
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Stock ROM, rooted with xposed installer. Gravity Box KK for most of your feature requests. Titanium Backup to remove or freeze the apps and features you want removed. Simply install alternative launcher, no root needed, to change search bar behavior. A thread is in the Themes & Apps section about adding full text to Google Calendar, or use a third party calendar app.
Search, research, simply browsing these forums will bring you all your answers.
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HenryDCase said:
Stock ROM, rooted with xposed installer. Gravity Box KK for most of your feature requests. Titanium Backup to remove or freeze the apps and features you want removed. Simply install alternative launcher, no root needed, to change search bar behavior. A thread is in the Themes & Apps section about adding full text to Google Calendar, or use a third party calendar app.
Search, research, simply browsing these forums will bring you all your answers.
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Unfortunately I have no Android skills to implement all thes features separately, its too advances stuff for me, therefore I was hoping for ROM with them built in.
rbs_uk said:
Unfortunately I have no Android skills to implement all thes features separately, its too advances stuff for me, therefore I was hoping for ROM with them built in.
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Honestly, if you can't root and install a few apps from xda and the Play Store then there is no way you should be flashing a custom ROM.
Read threads. Research. Learn. Xposed is simply a collection of apps. Titanium Backup is an app from the Play Store. Search Bar simply needs another launcher, such as installing Nova Launcher from Play Store.
Really, flashing a custom ROM is much more "work" than all the individual steps that I listed.
Not trying to come off as a jerk, just don't want you borking your device without actually understanding what you are doing. None of the requests you made Require a custom ROM, and all of them are more simply implemented without using a custom ROM.
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The problem is that every mod/tweak thread is full of terminology, which is understandable only to Android wise people. There is no consistent way of implementing mods, as every developer choses his own way of doing things. If there would be just one way of installing a mod, then there would be no problems. Imagine, for example, one program to run which would ask you to browse for file to be installed, few clicks, reboot and its done, you have modified your Android or installed a new feature.
I have been reading forum for so many weeks, but I still cannot get my head around this all flashing/modding etc. I`m not the stupidest person on the planet, but I can`t get it because there are soooo many ways of doing same one thing and developers use whatever option they like. You really have to understand writing code/Linux.
But I love Android as OS and Nexus 5 is amazing phone, hence I jumped from iOS. Shame I`m just not able to use it to its full potential and enjoy as I would like it.
rbs_uk said:
Would you please explain the difference between Android developement and Original Android threads?
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Well the development section is supposed to be meant for ROMs that are built off the stock ROM, and original
development would be for full custom ROMs built from AOSP source. Though with the Nexus devices it seems there is a lot of grey area when it comes to dev and original dev.
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rbs_uk said:
The problem is that every mod/tweak thread is full of terminology, which is understandable only to Android wise people. There is no consistent way of implementing mods, as every developer choses his own way of doing things. If there would be just one way of installing a mod, then there would be no problems. Imagine, for example, one program to run which would ask you to browse for file to be installed, few clicks, reboot and its done, you have modified your Android or installed a new feature.
I have been reading forum for so many weeks, but I still cannot get my head around this all flashing/modding etc. I`m not the stupidest person on the planet, but I can`t get it because there are soooo many ways of doing same one thing and developers use whatever option they like. You really have to understand writing code/Linux.
But I love Android as OS and Nexus 5 is amazing phone, hence I jumped from iOS. Shame I`m just not able to use it to its full potential and enjoy as I would like it.
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Xposed Framework IS exactly as easy as installing an app, choosing from a list of mods, downloading them, then rebooting. That's exactly what you described that you are looking for.
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HenryDCase said:
Xposed Framework IS exactly as easy as installing an app, choosing from a list of mods, downloading them, then rebooting. That's exactly what you described that you are looking for.
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+1. All my devices are stock + Xposed. No need for a custom ROM anymore.
rbs_uk said:
Unfortunately I have no Android skills to implement all thes features separately, its too advances stuff for me, therefore I was hoping for ROM with them built in.
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Hence the purpose of Xposed Framework. Xposed is an app that allows you to have some of the front-end features and granular control of custom ROMs while keeping the Stock ROM on the backend. All it requires is root access. Once you're rooted you simply sideload the Xposed installer. Then from within the Xposed Installer, you install the Xposed Framework. Finally once Xposed Framework is installed, you download modules from within the Xposed Installer that suit your needs i.e. GravityBox.
Thank you very much, will start with that then.