Basically I would like to know how to activate it? do i need a launcher?
thank you for the help in advance
Guess it's just not working with the new way of ICS how widgets are set up.
Long-press on the homescreen doesn't work and there are no signs of the app in widget tab in the app drawer.
Haven't checked a new launcher though.
Just installed from market and been using it since i got the nexus works perfectly..
So how do you setup new widgets?
Are you long pressing the screen for your widgets?
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A lot of widgets seem to need a restart to show in the app drawer. Restart and you'll be good to go.
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Can you set up a weather widget as just text?
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Is there a free Calendar app that has a 4x4 widget that syncs with google calendar...
Struggling to find one that works on my nexus
Stret
Personally I'm using the default Calender widget. You can resize it to 4x4. It's not as good as Simple Calender Widget but until that is fixed for ICS it's better than nothing.
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Chrono_Tata said:
Personally I'm using the default Calender widget. You can resize it to 4x4. It's not as good as Simple Calender Widget but until that is fixed for ICS it's better than nothing.
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You learn something every day, I did not know you could re-size widgets.
Ive succesfully done that but it just shows today, can you change the view to a monthly calendar?
Thanks though mate, appreciated
No prob. Glad to to help.
I don't see any way to change the display settings of the Calender widget though. Seems like it's stuck like that.
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Have you tried Jorte? I don't know if it's updated for ICS yet, but it's my go-to calendar. You can display the whole month in a 4x3 or 4x4, with your calendar entries actually spelled out, instead of just a dot that you have to zoom in on to see what it is. Pure Calendar Widget also does this, but is widget only, and costs $2.99 in the market.
Android pro widgets is really clean.. Also it includes a nice timeline style widget with both Facebook and twitter!
I recommend the paid version.. Some good themes.
Edit: forgot I was still in galaxy Nexus forums.. Not sure if it is ics compatible.
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What widgets look great on the Nexus 7? Please share your finds here. Cheers!
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Widgetsoid2 widgets - very configurable, use background from your gallery for contacts.
Gasks - nice scrollable one for agenda and tasks.
N7 Player
Any Go Launcher shortcut - replace with any png image.
Excellent, thanks!
Does anyone know if there is a Whatsapp widget for counting unread messages?
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I use HD Widgets for time and weather. I have the paid version. Not sure what the free one is like.
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I use GO Launcher and GO Notifications for unread count. You have to search for the Go Notifications apk since the Play store says not compatible. I can confirm it works with Gmail and K9.
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Excellent, thanks!
Does anyone know if there is a Whatsapp widget for counting unread messages?
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I have downloaded and installed the apk but I can find no sign of it anywhere. Could you tell me where to look for it? Thanks!
Edit: What I mean is that I don't get the option to open the file after install. Where did you find your apk?
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I'm kind of partial to the widgets below:
Weathereye (having issues at the moment): http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.citc.weather&feature=nav_result#
Minimalistic Text: http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.devmil.minimaltext&feature=search_result#
Flipboard: http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flipboard.app&feature=search_result#
Power toggles: http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.painless.pc&feature=search_result#
Simple Calendar: http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anod.calendar&feature=search_result#
If you want to see what it looks like check the post your home screen thread here.
UCCW - most customizable clock/weather/whatever widget available, check XDA main Themes forum for UCCW thread with 100s of themes
Minimal Reader - for news
Jorte - for Calendar
I use AOKP so no need for power toggles since they are in the dropdown...
Beautiful widgets has a nice selection of weather widgets.
You talkin' to me? GO notify is part of the GO app. If you hit settings and scroll to the right, you'll see notifications (after you installed the apk), click it and lets you set notifications for various things. It's not an app or widget, but does show up in system apps list.
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I have downloaded and installed the apk but I can find no sign of it anywhere. Could you tell me where to look for it? Thanks!
Edit: What I mean is that I don't get the option to open the file after install. Where did you find your apk?
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Beautiful widgets has a nice selection of weather widgets.
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If only they would fix the dynamic sizing option in their 4x1 weather. Using it at the moment until weathereye gets sorted. /rant
Another vote for power toggles here. Works well with the default theme (appearance wise)
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The four lock-screen widgets are OK (the calendar is the most useful I feel), but I was surprised that there was only 4. Are there any others out there?
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Mizuu has just updated to add some.
Personally, I've turned lockscreen widgets off for now.
Hopefully more apps get updated to support this feature as right now it's a bit useless
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There are more in the play store, search "4.2 lock screen widgets"...its mostly clocks, but any thing new is a plus!
EDIT: There are double as many apps as when I checked yesterday, new widgets, a lot more. I can only assume this is a glimpse of what's to come.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1993187
Personally I'm happy with just the time and overview of my inbox. What else would you plan on using?
HD widgets is updated and has a nice 5 day weather outlook for the lock screen. Also too, they have their clocks for the lock screen too
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How can I turn off the widgets without rooting
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How can I turn off the widgets without rooting
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Try the "Lockscreen Features Policy" app.
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People should take a look at "widget Locker" ...
U can adjust almost everything with this gem...
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If you don't like the 4.2 lock screen clock there's the Nexus 4 clock that allows you to add the 4.2 Analogue clock to your lock screen. I've also added the IP Widget that allows you to add a Widget to your lock screen that provides network status.
In the UK there are only 3 Widgets clock, calendar & gmail by default for some reason, what's the 4th default Widget?
Roland
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If you don't like the 4.2 lock screen clock there's the Nexus 4 clock that allows you to add the 4.2 Analogue clock to your lock screen. I've also added the IP Widget that allows you to add a Widget to your lock screen that provides network status.
In the UK there are only 3 Widgets clock, calendar & gmail by default for some reason, what's the 4th default Widget?
Roland
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I believe it is Google Sound search/Ears. I don't have it either (Finland).
Yes it's Google Sound Search.
Power Amp's lockscreen widget will work when you're listening to music
Plume now has a lockscreen widget for 4.2
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Power Amp's lockscreen widget will work when you're listening to music
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Thanks, I didn`t know power amp had its own lock screen widget! Turned it on in my xperia u and on nexus 7!
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Yes it's Google Sound Search.
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I wonder why Google didn't unfreeze Sound Search with the 4.1.2 updat where Google Music is available now.
In Italy it's missing too even though there is Google Music since mid-november
Does anyone know of a launcher without home screens (just the app drawer) that is compatible with the nexus 7?
I`ve used mihome on my galaxy Ace and somehow it is incompatible. I'm not an apple fanboy but i just like my devices to go to the app drawer immediately.
Any tips? Thanks.
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Like iLauncher? iOS clone.
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Why don't you just add the apps to your homescreen? Using Apex and setting your columns and rows to 10X10 you should be able to fit a bunch on your homescreen.
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Espier launcher
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Have a large grid and put everything on the home screen. And when you install apps from the play store they'll just be added to the home screen.
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*face-palm*
Why Didn't I Think of That? lol. Thanks for the tips!:highfive:
ssLauncher. Put anything on your home scrreen. Has an "app drawer" page that can be list or grid. Can hide any apps in app drawer. Can delete all your other screens. Can place icons anywhere (no grid) with auto align feature. Got it "free" with my play money, but well worth $3.69, try the free version first.
samsung galaxy s3 calendar widget doesn't show on nova launcher? Is there any way for I can get the calendar widget to show on nova? For some reason it only shows on touch wiz launcher.
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samsung galaxy s3 calendar widget doesn't show on nova launcher? Is there any way for I can get the calendar widget to show on nova? For some reason it only shows on touch wiz launcher.
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most of the time, with the modified OEM software, the widgets are built into the launcher so when you install a third-party launcher you loose access to those widgets.
Interesting. I'm now wondering that, too. I never noticed the S-Planner widgets before. I also use Nova but all I get is the standard calendar widget. I definitely like the S-Planner widget, but not enough to switch back to the TW launcher.
Update: I've done a quick search and it doesn't appear anyone has solved this issue. Even for the port to the S2 that I found, TW is still involved.
Use a calendar : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.withouthat.acalendar
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liltitiz said:
Use a calendar : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.withouthat.acalendar
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or try https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.johospace.jorte
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=netgenius.bizcal this one works well also