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This is the only thing that I've been missing since moving from a Sense ROM/launcher.
Does a nice scrollable widget exist that's similar to the stock Friendstream one?
EDIT: I've tried out Socialite, but it seems to never sync properly and eventually force closes on the CyanogenMod nightly builds.
I miss it too.
Try Pure Messenger Widget.
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.org-koxx-pure_messenger-zmmq.aspx
joackie27 said:
Try Pure Messenger Widget.
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.org-koxx-pure_messenger-zmmq.aspx
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OP if you try Pure Messenger let us know what you think. I use Socialite and it seems to work okay... but could be better of course.
spiicytuna said:
OP if you try Pure Messenger let us know what you think. I use Socialite and it seems to work okay... but could be better of course.
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EDIT: I was just too tired to realize what I was doing incorrectly. Trying to get a widget setup that looks decent.
All of the different variants of the Sense style widgets look really "off" for some reason. Looking further, it's definitely the pictures, as they trail a bit off the left side of the widget. (See pic)
I'm also not fond of the left/right arrows on the widget. I only set up FB, so I don't need non-working buttons.
Pure Messenger will make you forget Friend Stream every existed.
TooSlo said:
EDIT: I was just too tired to realize what I was doing incorrectly. Trying to get a widget setup that looks decent.
All of the different variants of the Sense style widgets look really "off" for some reason. Looking further, it's definitely the pictures, as they trail a bit off the left side of the widget. (See pic)
I'm also not fond of the left/right arrows on the widget. I only set up FB, so I don't need non-working buttons.
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Use the scrollable version with ADW/LauncherPro. It is better than FriendStream.
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Nice setup TheBiles.
PureMessenger > friendstream with the ability to use skins, add email and sms along with twitter and FB to stream, ability to select preferred clients for clicked feed, and oodles of config settings in a nice scrollable UI with ADW or launcherPRO. Well worth a buck-fifty.
I wouldn't consider Pure messenger better than Friendstream myself.
It's nice... but sadly needs a few fixes in my opinion
1) Won't display 'mobile upload' picture notifications properly. It only shows 1 picture in the internal viewer with no way to go directly to the person's photo list.
2) Pictures display as filenames in the list view, rather than the actual thumbnail as sense does. (This might be considered user preference, but I'd prefer to see a picture rather than <randomwords>.jpg )
3) No support for built in HTC applications for Facebook nor Twitter (aka peep). While the internal viewer can be dismissed in favor of a real 'app', the selection is limited to bout 3-6 apps none of which are the built in parts of HTC's rom. (Of course if you're not using HTC roms then this isn't problem
Overall it's a great app, and the best out there I've seen, don't get me wrong.. but Friendstream still has the edge in actual functionality for basic use. Sure, No themes, lack of customization hurt, but when it comes down to using the product for what it's intended for (Keeping up with posts/photos from your friends) it has a few issues IMO.
Socailite, its from LG but u can find the apk on here
davebu said:
Socailite, its from LG but u can find the apk on here
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The OP said it wasn't working for him in the first post...
Sent on the go from my HTC EVO
Had a chance to play with Pure Messenger Widget a bit more today.
Overall it seems "ok" but lacking in some ways as well. You can't post directly from the widget, which is a huge strike against it. I want the widget so I don't have to clutter my homescreens with redundant apps.
Guess I accidentally went past my 24 hours so I am the proud owner, or some such thing.
TheBiles said:
Use the scrollable version with ADW/LauncherPro. It is better than FriendStream.
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I'm using the scrollable widget currently, and like I said, it's neat to watch updates, but it's a killer that I don't see an obvious way to post anything to FB/Twitter through the widget, instead I'm forced to use the app.
It just feels "clunky" for lack of a better term.
I will say that the widgets can be set up to look better, it just seems that some of the skins are definitely not ones any OCD person would want to use.
TooSlo said:
EDIT: I was just too tired to realize what I was doing incorrectly. Trying to get a widget setup that looks decent.
All of the different variants of the Sense style widgets look really "off" for some reason. Looking further, it's definitely the pictures, as they trail a bit off the left side of the widget. (See pic)
I'm also not fond of the left/right arrows on the widget. I only set up FB, so I don't need non-working buttons.
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Which launcher is that? How do you get it to look like that?
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DanBergundy said:
Which launcher is that? How do you get it to look like that?
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It's Launcher Pro. I'm using the Froyo wide dock (in settings) and just setting up normal apps and using the Launcher Pro icons for them.
I like how it looks with a nice black/white theme.
TooSlo said:
Had a chance to play with Pure Messenger Widget a bit more today.
Overall it seems "ok" but lacking in some ways as well. You can't post directly from the widget, which is a huge strike against it. I want the widget so I don't have to clutter my homescreens with redundant apps.
Guess I accidentally went past my 24 hours so I am the proud owner, or some such thing.
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Erm. You just click that little star, and select "update status." You never have to open the official apps. You can also click that little arrow and select "open Facebook" so you don't ever need an icon on the screen in the first place.
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Where did you get that toolbar at the bottom. It looks a lot like mine but with a few more icons. Is that a 4g between the wireless and sat?
PAPutzback said:
Where did you get that toolbar at the bottom. It looks a lot like mine but with a few more icons. Is that a 4g between the wireless and sat?
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That's Extended Controls. The second icon is the Froyo hotspot toggle, but it does have a 4G toggle option. I just don't have it on there because 4G doesn't work with CyanogenMod at the moment.
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Erm. You just click that little star, and select "update status." You never have to open the official apps. You can also click that little arrow and select "open Facebook" so you don't ever need an icon on the screen in the first place.
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Well crap, it looks as though I'd always been fat-fingering the arrow and only saw the "open Facebook" link in there.
I recant my previous statements and accept that this is a damn fine alternative to Friendstream. (after a little getting used to)
The only issue that I have with Pure Messenger is this: When a FB contact posts something on someones' wall it doesn't show who the other person is, even if the other person is one of your contacts it doesn't show.
Got socialite running on newest cyanogen nightly. Its pretty nice really, I actually like it better than friend stream.
Well 1st there is no Tune-in Radio......and now it looks like my YouTube subscriptions from foreign countries are not showing up, it shows that i have 1 subscription, when open folder i see 2, and in reality on youtube.com i have 4
also i know there is a fix, but the lack on "settings" button is ridiculous, it doesnt even properly work in Google apps.
you mean FM Radio? It's there.
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Well 1st there is no Tune-in Radio
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On my T-Mobile One S, Tune-in Radio is listed in the apps on the phone but is not listed in the app drawer.
However, it does have a widget, which can be added to the home screen.
I have no clue why they did it this way.
FM Radio is different that what the OP was talking about.
Another bug i noticed, cant share pictures with Picasa, i get "failed to retrieve account info" msg
this is while Pisaca sync works fine by the way, but i dont wanna sync, i always used SHARE option
also Geniewidget hourly weather results in FC.
Unfortunatly I was stupid enough not to do Nandroid backup and I cant test if thats my ROM or even stock ROM has those issues.
But development is SO slow on this, we dont even have stock ROM yet which I can flash.
I only have Nandroid of ROM with removed bloat and I still get ALL issues above
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On my T-Mobile One S, Tune-in Radio is listed in the apps on the phone but is not listed in the app drawer.
However, it does have a widget, which can be added to the home screen.
I have no clue why they did it this way.
FM Radio is different that what the OP was talking about.
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i have noticed this also .. it was there when i first got the phone and after some PLay Store updates now its not listed in the app drawer..personally i havent used the app before and dont really know if i were to root it if i would keep the app since i dont use it but i noticed it was gone the other day..
same thing happen to me last night when I got my one s
I updated tune in through google play store and the app icon is nowhere to be seen and I cant open it. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling but did not work.
I use this app everyday on my drive to and from work. I listen to 1310 sports talk radio in Dallas since I was relocated to Houston and I cant go without listening to this station!
I broke down and bought the tune in pro app and it works great and I have an icon.. something is definitely wrong with the included tune in app from T-Mobile..
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On my T-Mobile One S, Tune-in Radio is listed in the apps on the phone but is not listed in the app drawer.
However, it does have a widget, which can be added to the home screen.
I have no clue why they did it this way.
FM Radio is different that what the OP was talking about.
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Its not on the app drawer because its a widget. If a widget doesn't have settings it doesn't have a icon in app drawer. Some app just don't show up on app drawer like homescreen launchers. It's installed, but you can't get to It.
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Well 1st there is no Tune-in Radio......and now it looks like my YouTube subscriptions from foreign countries are not showing up, it shows that i have 1 subscription, when open folder i see 2, and in reality on youtube.com i have 4
also i know there is a fix, but the lack on "settings" button is ridiculous, it doesnt even properly work in Google apps.
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With the YouTube. Its not the phone I believe. Its YouTube servers. I has happen before. If you like on tgr comments on the YouTube app you may see everyone is having the same problem. That is was it could be. But then again you never know.
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Its not on the app drawer because its a widget. If a widget doesn't have settings it doesn't have a icon in app drawer. Some app just don't show up on app drawer like homescreen launchers. It's installed, but you can't get to It.
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Its not a widget, Tune-In Radio is an app. Tmobile screwed up launcher settings. Work around it to use Nova or Apex launchers, they both work great.
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With the YouTube. Its not the phone I believe. Its YouTube servers. I has happen before. If you like on tgr comments on the YouTube app you may see everyone is having the same problem. That is was it could be. But then again you never know.
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Thanks.....maybe its ICS issue. All my subscriptions work fine on GB G2x
Same problem here. I don't care much because the only reason I discovered it was clearing off photos before returning my phone. Disappointed, crossing fingers better luck with Galaxy S III.
Hi,
I noticed that HTC removed their HTC News app and widget from Sense 4/4a.
Is there a way to get it working on Sence 4/4a ROMs?
And if not, what is the best replacement to its widget?
Thanks in advance.
dmatik said:
Hi,
I noticed that HTC removed their HTC News app and widget from Sense 4/4a.
Is there a way to get it working on Sence 4/4a ROMs?
And if not, what is the best replacement to its widget?
Thanks in advance.
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Try the google reader app!
Also PULSE NEWS app is pretty good app!
Google currents is nice app also, but u'll miss the Widget!
Google weather and news app is nice app to!
There's plenty of useful news apps on google play store! (Market)
Try flipboard
Sent from a Desire S waiting for Kernel 3 sources. WAKE UP HTC!!!!
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Try flipboard
Sent from a Desire S waiting for Kernel 3 sources. WAKE UP HTC!!!!
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Thanks! But I couldn't find it in Market. Did you mean FlipSocial maybe?
BTW, I didn't mention it before, but I'm looking for app where I can add my custom RSS feeds, and able to add my gmail (Google Reader) account, the HTC News could do all that.
The Google Reader app/widget is actually a good option which I'm using currently, just looking for other option also
minimal reader
You can use minimal reader. it is good customizable news widget.
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Thanks! But I couldn't find it in Market. Did you mean FlipSocial maybe?
BTW, I didn't mention it before, but I'm looking for app where I can add my custom RSS feeds, and able to add my gmail (Google Reader) account, the HTC News could do all that.
The Google Reader app/widget is actually a good option which I'm using currently, just looking for other option also
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its not available in the market ..google it u should find an apk ..
Try that http://db.tt/2z9VGWTj
You still get a News and weather widget in Sense 4/4a. Isn't that sufficient
Miniread- new kind of news reading experience
Try out MiniRead news app. It shows the news updates in moving text style like TV news channels shows on the bottom screen(News ticker style).
It is very much customizable mini window and can be placed anywhere on the screen.
Just click on any news highlight and it'll open up in browser or youtube app depending on its web content or video.
Give it a try.
Play store link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dbroid.flexirss.trial
Pro version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dbroid.flexirss
Is anyone designing a APK like the Samsung Multi View ?
My buddy has a g3 samsung and I like that feature , but after doing some research its only for samsung,
has anyone thought about doing this ?
Cheers !
The screen is probably too small for that, but if you really want something similar, you can use "floating" apps.
-Browser
-Video player
-Memo
Dice player
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Dice player
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thanks
ridder215215 said:
The screen is probably too small for that, but if you really want something similar, you can use "floating" apps.
-Browser
-Video player
-Memo
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tried searching , cant find any info on this expect this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2173227
The viper 3.1.2 already has a selection of floating apps as well as a sidepannel launcher to go with them it works great. Also search the XDA forum app section and there is the floating touch which floats on the screen and lets you do quite a few things without leaving what you are working on and you can add any app to it. and there is a few small apps in the appstore that can float over other apps. Such as a phone dialer calculator a mirror and a calendar.
After updating to Android 5.0 i cant find the Gallery App, is it gone? or did I made a mistake updating my nexus
Please let me know if im the only one with this problem
There is no Gallery app. Only Photos app of Google Plus. Use QuicPic
Stock gallery - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ytlvi1zeoggfwwm/Gallery.apk?dl=0
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SMRPOWER said:
After updating to Android 5.0 i cant find the Gallery App, is it gone? or did I made a mistake updating my nexus
Please let me know if im the only one with this problem
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I am using this..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cyngn.gallerynext
So far so good.
Don't worry guys. Already opened an issue on this and some other things.
https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=79233
Just use Photos->left menu->On Device
Xami said:
Don't worry guys. Already opened an issue on this and some other things.
https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=79233
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Why? The Gallery app was only on the previews cause it was the AOSP app, same with messeging and browser apps. Once the factory image came out it reverted back to GApps and they were removed
There was never the new lollipop gallery app in either previews.
Check this and you'll know. Material design: http://youtu.be/Q8TXgCzxEnw
Im not sure how i feel about google not including an AOSP gallery and forcing me to install google plus so i can use the photo app or use a thrid part app since kitkats gallary FCs when i try edit my pics. I wonder if google is breaking any kind of antitrust laws with its unfair and deceptive practices because if anyone decides to puchase a stock lollipop phone their only option to view thier pics is to either sign up for google plus or download a thrid party app.
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There was never the new lollipop gallery app in either previews.
Check this and you'll know. Material design: http://youtu.be/Q8TXgCzxEnw
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Can anybody tell me which music and picture app they show in the Video?
Thanks!
Absolutely hated this. Dont wanna use no crappy G+
The G+ gallery is terrible, an average app developer could reimplement a better version of it in half a day. Quickpic isn't a valid alternative if you have your images on google's cloud. Quickpic max rex is 2048x2048, and doesn't support geotags from picasa cloud, while the old aosp gallery didnt have neither of these limitations. Plus quickpic doesn't support photospheres. I wish there was a valid alternative, but atm it seems that we are stuck with sideloading a 2011 aosp abandoned apk
Try Pikture, a material designed Gallery app, beautiful and fully fonctionnal : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.diune.pictures
They said that the old Gallery app will not be present in the Lollipop version. I don't like this either, maybe if we had waited for the OTA, the old Gallery app would still be there. And it doesn't necessarily need Google+, you can log out of Google+ inside the Photos app.
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Try Pikture, a material designed Gallery app, beautiful and fully fonctionnal : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.diune.pictures
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Does it support cloud services?
tylerdurden83 said:
Does it support cloud services?
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No
You could try the old QuickPic.
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No
You could try the old QuickPic.
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I'm not really sure what's the fuzz with quickpic is about. The app is stuck in 2012. As I said, it has severe limitations when dealing with cloud images from Google, like the lack of support of geotags, or higher resolution than 2048x2048, or photospheres.
QuickPic Beta with full material design support (look at G+ community for apk ) !
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QuickPic Beta with full material design support (look at G+ community for apk ) !
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Using it, but it has nothing of the features I pointed out before....
tylerdurden83 said:
Using it, but it has nothing of the features I pointed out before....
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Yeah sorry for that. I can't do anything for you but this update is a cool news