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Cut features - What I miss in Windows Phone7.5 Mango that was in WP7

There are many, many (and more to come) new featurs in 7.5 and I love them all!
But I miss something in WP 7.5 (7.10.7712.60):
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Was nice when listening to long audiofiles. (also on lockscreen)
WP7___________________________________________________WP7.5
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The "search website" features is missing
3.
Please MS, let us change the reload icon/button to the tabs or favorites icon/button!
4.
The Imagequality when uploading from picture hub to Facebook is horrible now!
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The colors have been renamed. i.a. limettengrün to lindgrün.
Some (all?) of them (I noticed it on limettengrün/limegreen) are less colorful
Do U miss more features from WP7.5 that was in 7?
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Several Members: Transparent lockscreen wallpapers gone (IMO this isn't a cut feature, some of us just used a glitch...)
7.
jakelou said:
Editing (saving) old Word files (97-03) ... doesn't work anymore. -.-
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Whoa, and I thought the picture quality was horrible already in WP7 NoDo.
Hope its not worse, maybe just a bug that now appeared on your phone too?

Damn they removed that track timer in MANGO??? Thats so important.. no bar showing length?

I miss the old browser, don't really like how the new one is set up now
Sent from my HD7 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App

Don't forget, they removed transparent wallpapers too. I was looking forward to this feature.

alexrodri0 said:
I miss the old browser, don't really like how the new one is set up now
Sent from my HD7 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
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Why so?
I think the new placement of url etc is awesome.
What is it that is bad?

I don't think there'll be one single update,wp7 is too big a mess to solve in one swoop. Next year April probably we'll be smiling from ear to ear and sideloading apps we haven't even thought of. Until then its slim pickings,should have waited for the bloody Nokia.
Sent from my 7 Trophy using XDA Windows Phone 7 App

However as a Chinese user I have to upgrade to Mango to get the CHinese IME...

Dj21o said:
Don't forget, they removed transparent wallpapers too. I was looking forward to this feature.
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My current wallpaper is transparent..

Dj21o said:
Don't forget, they removed transparent wallpapers too. I was looking forward to this feature.
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I'm wondering if the transparent wallpaper "feature" was actually a bug that we just took advantage off. I noticed that the squares in various hubs, such as office and picture, no longer go transparent when I move from page to page like they did before mango.

Yeah I'm pretty sure wasn't a feature, it was more of a hack

Purple11 said:
My current wallpaper is transparent..
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Yeah man, they had to do something with Zune on the lockscreen, and it made it a huge mess. It's too bad, I did it to my friends focus and it looked beautiful. And I don't own a WP7 currently, so I will never get to enjoy it.
Maybe if we get a poll going, we could bring this to Microsoft's attention?

nizzon said:
Why so?
I think the new placement of url etc is awesome.
What is it that is bad?
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well i miss the favs button and the tabs button being on the screen, instead of having to use the menu, i honestly didnt mind the URL bar at the top, but whatever, I cant wait for the official Mango update to come out

Editing (saving) old Word files (97-03) ... doesn't work anymore. -.-

I have to agree about the browser. It's not a make or break problem for me, but is kind of annoying to have that extra step. I also wish they'd give IE a Forward/Back Button instead of using the hardware Back button. Would be nice for the URL to be on top & auto-hide, swipe down to show it in portrait & landscape. Make it thicker since it'd auto hide. Just my 2 cents on it.
Also, don't like them (MS) breaking homebrew native app (INTEROPSERVICES). That is a big deal for me. That's the main reason I'm not using the Beta2. The new features are nice, but the lack of homebrew kills it for me.

Dj21o said:
Yeah man, they had to do something with Zune on the lockscreen, and it made it a huge mess. It's too bad, I did it to my friends focus and it looked beautiful. And I don't own a WP7 currently, so I will never get to enjoy it.
Maybe if we get a poll going, we could bring this to Microsoft's attention?
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https://windowsphone7community.uservoice.com/forums/84435-feature-feedback
If you put it up there, i'll vote for it.

Quick little template of my idea, not perfect, but you get the point.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

hardcoreplur said:
https://windowsphone7community.uservoice.com/forums/84435-feature-feedback
If you put it up there, i'll vote for it.
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Going on my laptop as we speak.

Ok I put it under "personalize" and the title is "Transparent Lockscreen (Wallpapers)". Vote for it if you missed this feature!!!
https://windowsphone7community.uservoice.com/forums/84435-feature-feedback/suggestions/2107533-transparent-lockscreen-wallpapers-

drkfngthdragnlrd said:
Quick little template of my idea, not perfect, but you get the point.
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m240/drkfngthdragnlrd/IE9Idea.png?t=1312429620
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pretty nice concept, that would be a perfect setup

[XAP] R1ng3d v1.1.1 (2011-9-29) - On Device Ringtone Downloader for MANGO

R1ng3d v1.1.1 by Snickler
THIS NOW WORKS AGAIN. Updated XAP Below
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
This application allows for ALL UNLOCKED MANGO users to search for ringtones and download them on to the phone. This is the first build of this app, so please test/report any errors and even shoot out some requests for more features.
Please leave some thanks or even donate .
Thanks,
Snickler
Changelog v1.1.1
* Paging for ringtone results.
* Settings page to change the number of results per page
* Network connectivity checks
* UI Changes (Images thanks to Xopy and Application Bar)
Changelog v1.1
* Downloaded ringtone management from Isostore. Ringtones must fall under 30 seconds to be accessible from settings menu
*Do a long press on a ringtone in isostore to delete it
* Ability to preview ringtones before downloading
Soon v1.2
* Localized strings.. I need translations for different languages. PM me.
* Ringtone creation on device (I freaking hope!)
Thanks to Marvin_S and contable for some great tips
Thanks contable for finding a big bug that didn't exist in the first build that was promply fixed.

@snickler:
you´re delayed, my friend....
I will test and reply.

contable said:
@snickler:
you´re delayed, my friend....
I will test and reply.
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Yeah.. ran into some hell with choosing between WebClient and WebRequest.. TO EVERYONE WHO IS CODING ON WP7 AND NEEDS TO GRAB THINGS FROM THE WEB.. DO NOT USE WEBCLIENT.. IT IS A P.O.S

Works fine for me ! Great ! Another app which makes life easier.
Can you save the created ringtones to Iso Storage ?
So ringtones you have allready downloaded can be installed again only by choosing them...
Edit: You shouldn´t listen to much music from the old slayer album => makes your head banging and you can´t get concentration for creating apps...

contable said:
Works fine for me ! Great ! Another app which makes life easier.
Can you save the created ringtones to Iso Storage ?
So ringtones you have allready downloaded can be installed again only by choosing them...
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Oh they ARE installed to isostorage first .

snickler said:
Oh they ARE installed to isostorage first .
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I just put this up here so I wouldn't end up changing something then breaking it lol. But yeah I can change some lines of code to make it check ISostorage and if it exists, don't worry about downloading.

contable said:
Works fine for me ! Great ! Another app which makes life easier.
Can you save the created ringtones to Iso Storage ?
So ringtones you have allready downloaded can be installed again only by choosing them...
Edit: You shouldn´t listen to much music from the old slayer album => makes your head banging and you can´t get concentration for creating apps...
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Slayer gets me through the day sometimes. Raining Blood is my fav. album

snickler said:
Slayer gets me through the day sometimes. Raining Blood is my fav. album
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I know that album...
You should add a storage button where the user can choose or delete the allready downloaded files..
Where do you get the files from ?
Edit: also a preview button would be nice...

contable said:
I know that album...
You should add a storage button where the user can choose or delete the allready downloaded files..
Where do you get from the files ?
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That will be in the next release, I will make the app a Pivot app and have a section for management of the downloaded ringtones (Ironically which is what I was going to do first). I parse them from a music website.

snickler said:
That will be in the next release, I will make the app a Pivot app and have a section for management of the downloaded ringtones (Ironically which is what I was going to do first). I parse them from a music website.
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Also.. if you go to the ringtone in the Settings app and hold your finger on the ringtone, you can delete it from the list (although it will still exist on isostorage)

hi thanks! how about sharing code with us? do not like to useresharper all the time to check code

Nice! Thanks a lot. Can't wait until something like this makes it to the marketplace.

Looking good!

Great app!
Sent from my Samsung Focus "Mango" using XDA App

great app!

How to get all the tracks? As in how do you find them and list them in your app?

It's amazing app. THX work fine. (+)

Thanks!
Confirmation number: 45D28942L43031316

Really good app, but just need 1 or 2 things:
- Possibility to listen the song before add it into the phone (sort of preview)
- Increase the quality (don't know if it is really your fault, but i have tried some songs and the quality is very poor)
And it will be great. Thank you.

radiance26 said:
Really good app, but just need 1 or 2 things:
- Possibility to listen the song before add it into the phone (sort of preview)
- Increase the quality (don't know if it is really your fault, but i have tried some songs and the quality is very poor)
And it will be great. Thank you.
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The functionality to preview the song is coming in next release (Planning on getting that released later on today). The quality isn't controlled by me. The next major release will have some goodies.. I have a few interesting ideas.

[TIP/TRICK] How to get ICS blue in Text Notify Premium (& possibly other apps too)

[TIP/TRICK] How to get ICS blue in Text Notify Premium (& possibly other apps too)
I have been using Text Notify forever now on all my phones, so when I saw the Premium version is available (and for only 99c), I jumped at the chance to get custom colors for my "toast" style text notifications and support a deserving dev. Instead of listing all my favorite features of the app, I will leave you with a link.
I wrote the dev inquiring about how I can get the ICS blue. (those color slider things are not my strong point). He wrote me back almost immediately letting me know an easy little trick to accomplish this, and told me it was alright with him if I shared it here. He also added that the trick is not limited to his app, but can also work with other apps. I'm sure most of you themers already know these workarounds, but for others like me I hope this will be useful.
So on to the ICS blue color trick for Text Notify Premium..
1. Open Root Explorer and go to the highest folder level you can (should have acct, cache, config, d, and data folders ect.)
2. Navigate to data/data/com.riley.textnotifydonate/shared_prefs/
3. Long press com.riley.textnotifydonate_preferences.xml, choose Open With, then select Text Editor.
4. Change the value of the color you want to change (textcolor = text color,
textbackground = text background, emailcolor = email text color,
emailbackground = email notification background, if I remember everything correctly). Change the value to -13388315. That will be the ICS Blue.
5. Click the back button, choose Yes to save changes. You [must] delete the .bak file it creates.
6. Open TN and click on the setting you changed just to make sure everything changed correctly. It should be the value you want when you open it up.
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That was part of the conversation I had with the dev this morning before he added an outline color, rounded edges, & time to display the notification. You can change the outline color the same way. Here is a screenshot of how I have mine set up:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
So I hope you enjoy and if you have any questions be sure to ask.

Canadian Price for Text Notify Premium $99.00

sonnysekhon said:
Canadian Price for Text Notify Premium $99.00
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Whoops! I fixed that problem. I'm the dev of it. I slipped up and put 99. instead of .99 for the price. Sorry about that! Glad you caught it!

gqgk said:
Whoops! I fixed that problem. I'm the dev of it. I slipped up and put 99. instead of .99 for the price. Sorry about that! Glad you caught it!
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Looks cool, I'm going to purchase this purely because you haven't been greedy with the pricing and the fact that it looks awesome, thanks!
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk

Just wanted to say thanks for this. Also, a little off topic, But where did you get that wallpaper? I like it.

and-on-ROIDS said:
Just wanted to say thanks for this. Also, a little off topic, But where did you get that wallpaper? I like it.
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Honestly I have about 2000 wallpapers that change every 20 mins or so.. (Wallpaper Changer). Tonight I will dig in my folder for this one and upload it for you.
It MAY be included in the "Wallpaper Collection" link in my sig, but maybe not, its been a while since I updated it.. Guess its time to do that.

Nice LWP What Is It Called ?

and-on-ROIDS said:
Just wanted to say thanks for this. Also, a little off topic, But where did you get that wallpaper? I like it.
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JMini said:
Nice LWP What Is It Called ?
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Here you go: http://db.tt/xEQjd8RD

WiredPirate said:
Here you go: http://db.tt/xEQjd8RD
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Thanks for digging that up.

Great app. 1 suggestion a light weight quick reply would make this the best app out the floor SMS
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

and-on-ROIDS said:
Thanks for digging that up.
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Sure no problem! Glad you enjoy it.
BrokenRetina said:
Great app. 1 suggestion a light weight quick reply would make this the best app out the floor SMS
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
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Hmmm.. The idea of the app, to me anyways..is that when your playing lets say, GTA3, you dont have to stop running from the cops to see a "you have reached 25% of your mobile data" text message. However, if you are beating up on a hooker and you get a "Honey I just went into labor" text message, you can think about pausing the game and going to the hospital. Adding a quick reply that would pause the game, or worse, open a quick reply when you touch the toast notif would imo defeat the purpose of the app. But again that is just my opinion and the dev can/will add any option he wants, that's just my thoughts on the idea.
EDIT: Maybe you would enjoy the quick reply feature of "Handcent" or a similar SMS app? If you haven't tried that yet maybe give it a go?.

[THEME/UI][TUTORIAL][VIDEO ADDED!] DropUI | A minimal UI (updated: 15th Sept)

*Click image for high res. version.​
It has been a while since I made a real homescreen, I had been using Windows Phone for a while before I got my Galaxy S3. You guys have no idea how suffocating those tiles were (But I still love the MetroUI).
So, I call this setup DropUI cause of the raindrops in it. I have this strange fascination about them, they calm me down. You might notice the edges have black spots, they're there so that the screen looks rounded too. Inside the screen is another layer (or I call it a base). The base has the nav, the dock and the folders. I had to include the dock inside the wallpaper and then use blank icons on my launcher cause 7x10 grid was a pain to work with.
I had seen many setups before I created this, the best and the most unique ones used SweeterHome which is a beta launcher and is clunky. I believe in functionality over looks so I chose one of the best launchers out there, Apex Launcher. (You can use GoLauncher too but Apex has some nice gesture controls.) I made most of it, I had to mash up two icon sets and add in some effects to them. (resources are listed below). Unlike most of the complex setups which make it really hard to change wallpapers, each of my homescreen changes its wallpaper automatically. I had to make couple of wallpaper variations but same wallpapers get boring after a while. The folders are made up of Simi Folder widget and the text is made up of Minimalistic Text.
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The tutorial is now live on my website. Will be replying faster on there, will check in on this thread every two days cause of busy schedule!​
Tutorial/HowTo: [link]​
On DeviantArt: [link]
On MyColorScreen: [link]
If you guys are on MyColorScreen I'd love for you to comment/like it on there too. I posted it on there first and no one actually saw it. Thanks.​
My Setup:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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Video!
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i like it, i would be interested in trying it out
what do you say??

the2rrell said:
i like it, i would be interested in trying it out
what do you say??
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x2, count me in!

i want it
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Looks great! Keep us updated

manishd3 said:
Looks great! Keep us updated
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sohebq said:
i want it
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dporem said:
x2, count me in!
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the2rrell said:
i like it, i would be interested in trying it out
what do you say??
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I have attached my wallpapers and fonts used. Refer the the deviant Art page for widgets used. I have a bit of work to do today so tutorial will take about 2-3days. But youre free to have a go at it.

Thanks for the files. I will give a try.

sorry for asking...how can i make the screen rounded on the edge like that...?

noob 911 said:
sorry for asking...how can i make the screen rounded on the edge like that...?
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Check his resources and you will understand

dporem said:
noob 911 said:
sorry for asking...how can i make the screen rounded on the edge like that...?
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Check his resources and you will understand
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What he said its a neat background trick.

Love it! Reminds me of webOS and wimno with sense I had on hd2 somehow
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norpan111 said:
Love it! Reminds me of webOS and wimno with sense I had on hd2 somehow
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Ha it does remind me of those too! :good:

i request you to make it a flashable zip

thanks, my mob is so much cooler now!!

looks amazing! ill gonna try it if its released

looks good! Count me in also to try it.

Nice one! Can't wait for it.

it's nice seriously

Beautifully！Cant wait to try it！

its pretty easy to set it up. I have it up and running after ~10min
beautiful
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Show off your WP7.8 Homescreen

Earlier, my phone homescreen used to look like this-
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Not too great looking, I know. However, with more customization available in WP7.8 homescreen, I'm trying to create a better homescreen. So far my attempt looks like this-
Please post your homescreen. This will help each other in taking inspirations and making more and more beautiful homescreens. Thanks in advance

I'm more about efficiency than pretty.

does the job
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link68759 said:
I'm more about efficiency than pretty.
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[Screenshots]
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One question guys, why do you pin so many apps on homescreen (especially the ones which don't have functional live tiles)? Wouldn't it be better to get them from the app list?
Criss1272, nice picture in "Bilder" tile
I guess "Bilder" means "Pictures hub" in English.

daAppu said:
One question guys, why do you pin so many apps on homescreen (especially the ones which don't have functional live tiles)? Wouldn't it be better to get them from the app list?
Criss1272, nice picture in "Bilder" tile
I guess "Bilder" means "Pictures hub" in English.
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...For me it is important to reach all Apps very fast, and that`s why i pin them to the homescreen.
And YES, Bilder means Pictures

i like big tiles for lively fun apps and small tiles
for utilities

noelito said:
for utilities
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Haha cancel Netflix appointment! I used to make those.

ha ha yes my 1 free month expired today, I just got another free month too lol

This is my Titan with 7.8 rom love ..I allways had my startscreen organized by categories .... !!

colossus_r said:
This is my Titan with 7.8 rom love ..I allways had my startscreen organized by categories .... !!
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Both practical and beautiful at same time!
Gives me quite powerful insight into how to make my homescreen better both in terms of practicality and beauty

link68759 said:
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Heyyyyy, what is that small weather/alarm tile app? AND that todo tile, iare those synced outlook calendar todo's?
And a great topic by the way.

And here is mine. Simple simple simple. On other side of the calendar app there is 4 next appointments.

I don't get it, what's to show off, if they're all the same?

what are you saying?
ohgood said:
I don't get it, what's to show off, if they're all the same?
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im confused by your responses and especially the ice cream comment, are these android references

noelito said:
im confused by your responses and especially the ice cream comment, are these android references
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the ice cream and smoked references are siglines, playing on the rabid fans of both android and wp.
the comment was fairly simple: since all the wp7/8 screens look the same, what is to show off? green tiles instead of red?

ohgood said:
the ice cream and smoked references are siglines, playing on the rabid fans of both android and wp.
the comment was fairly simple: since all the wp7/8 screens look the same, what is to show off? green tiles instead of red?
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Good that its like that... Then you can answer my two questions above?

Loco5150 said:
Heyyyyy, what is that small weather/alarm tile app?
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I think it is 627.AM app.
Loco5150 said:
And a great topic by the way.
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Thanks
ohgood said:
I don't get it, what's to show off, if they're all the same?
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The arrangement of tiles. Plus, as you can see above, it is also being used to show off useful apps

colossus_r said:
This is my Titan with 7.8 rom love ..I allways had my startscreen organized by categories .... !!
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This is how i love it too. Which App did you use to create the separators ??

ohgood said:
I don't get it, what's to show off, if they're all the same?
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m8 ..
If you dont see any differences between those screens its YOU ..not the screens !!!
This is a wp thread where we talk about WP .. no need to start a fire with those comments !!!
stop trolling arround ..
Criss1272 said:
This is how i love it too. Which App did you use to create the separators ??
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its a smart litle app called "New Group"
Here .. http://www.windowsphone.com/en-gb/store/app/new-group/93ad2492-42b1-4a9d-9999-d67ea86f2abe