Blogging site Xanga just released an app and it's not accessible for anything running 3.0+. As soon as I open the app, I get this.
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Is there any way of "tricking" the app into thinking I'm running 2.3 or something? I've spoken to the developer and he said they only had 2.3 devices to test with so until they get something newer, they aren't looking into it. Any thoughts?
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Tell them to download 4.0 simulator... crazy replied from the developer
I told them to root their phones and install an ICS rom.
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I've found that most developers are pretty good with updating their apps for new versions. Right before the Galaxy Nexus came out I remember my phone/tablet grabbing tons of updates, and usually the update notes would say "Android 4.0 compatibility added".
But there are some developers who have either abandoned their apps completely, or just don't see the need to invest in keeping their apps updated and in tip-top shape. It's a shame, because I feel a lot of them are primarily interested in iOS, and ported their stuff over because of the demand for Android versions, but then don't really think investing their time into the Android version is worth their while.
All a part of the ecosystem I guess. Good thing about Android is that if an app isn't coded to work properly or gets abandoned, there are usually quite a few alternatives.
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Found this article and thought it was worth sharing since I didn't see a thread posted for it yet... under HTC Vision: G2 > G2 Themes and AppsArrow
for those to lazy to click the link:
"by Lee Mathews on December 8, 2010 at 09:30 AM
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While you may not want to hack your Froyo smartphone to install the semi-wonky Gingerbread keyboard, there's a much more tame mod you can now download directly from the Android Market. MoDaCo's Paul O'Brien -- who did a stint here at Download Squad -- has released the Gingerbread Launcher.
It's a snap to install; just grab the Launcher from the Market (the QR code is after the break), install it, and then tap your home button. You can then choose to make the Gingerbread Launcher the default action.
Paul says the Launcher is "kinda obese," but promises to trim it down to size in a future update. If you've got a little room to spare on your device, go ahead and load it up. So far on my HTC Incredible it's been bug free and looks pretty darn snazzy. "
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Article Source: http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2...-3-gingerbread-launcher-on-your-froyo-device/
It does look pretty nice...I'm running it right now, but still trying to figure it out....It's not Launcher Pro though!
hmmm, not a huge difference really, the icons are a little snazzier but I don't like the app drawer as much, seems a little sluggish compared to the stock 2.2.
As most of you know I'm a minimalist but I have to say that even I like this launcher. I've been playing with it for hours straight and really like it. This is the closest I found to having you phone serve you vs installing 100+ apps for every little thing and finding you need yet another app.
Is it perfect? No. Is it gee-whiz animations and transitions pretty? No. Imagine if FB Home was the entire freakin' Universe Home. Play store rating of 4.4 and 10,000 - 50,000 so far.
Everything.me Launcher write up on AP
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Looks interesting. I'll give it a whirl.
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I was looking at this before, lets give it spin.
Lrod's Optimus G
I can't wait to see more customization or personal features...This is rockin' for a Beta...and I never saw it...Thanks
Will be trying this, thanks!
Definitely sold me by putting Walt White on the Wallpaper (you just got alliterated!)
Edit: an interesting blurb from the link you provided
"Last November, Mozilla announced plans to integrate the launcher into its Firefox OS interface with hopes that it will help to distinguish the platform from other mobile operating systems."
Hi guys, we plan on adding more cool features- some are customization related.
We try to focus on performance and functionality first, though.
Cool
Glad I stumbled on this thread, just started using this launcher and I really, really like it. Thanks! Lol my first post and a member since January 2011, I guess I must like your launcher
I saw this a while back. How useful is it though if you don't have or wanna pay for on-the-go data?
I made an Android boot animation fading in & out through all the pics from android developers / kitkat.
So Cupcake to KitKat, I love KitKats...
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(gif cuts off last two but I assure you there in the zips below)
Place-able:
http://goo.gl/df85sK
Flash-able:
http://goo.gl/wrucFN
(Both confirmed & image quality's good)
-- Thanks to all who tested and halp'd one another on my Google Plus page --
I'll be makin' moar on my Gplus (in my sig) and probably put them in Xda > Android > General or Theme
#Warning: You shouldn't need warnings by now - but I'm not liable if someone actually finds a way to screw up their device with a bootAnimation
:victory:
Yup,can confirm black screen.
You should learn how to resize pictures with out completely screwing up the aspect ratio on them. Every one of those images is horizontally deformed.
"I'm sure I'll edit and such" reads OP
It's my fun work in progress. If you don't like it, don't use it. (Continues to update OP)
[EDIT] Perfect now...
Just trying to help you make it look better
GldRush98 said:
Just trying to help you make it look better
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's kew. Honestly, I shared that I was making one on plus, and after 100+ pluses and a ton of comments, I wanted to produce a working version for everyone and "perfect" in time.
[EDIT] Perfect now...
Nice concept
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I was wondering what people are doing with their 5X's. The Nexus devices use to be a safe haven for ROM users, but with stock Android getting so good with monthly updates, and Android Pay not being usable on a custom ROM, custom ROM's have been a lot less appealing to me.
Nonetheless, I believe that this device suffers from MAJOR optimization issues, and the combination of CM13 and ElementalX kernel solves a lot of these issues, yet I feel like I'm missing out without the possibility of using Android Pay.
I have also grown tired of factory resetting my phone after doing it countless times over the last few years, and I'm ready to not have to do that for a long while, and the most obvious option for that is sticking with stock.
So what are you guys doing? Sticking with stock? Or are you using some custom ROM as a daily driver?
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Did someone say custom ROM?
Flashing is addicting. Fun too. And there isn't anything wrong that. If you have the time and patience it is an excellent hobby.
Sounds like it's getting old to you. Maybe it's time to take a break. Try stock unrooted (or rooted) for a week or so and see if it works out for you. If not flash away. You won't be out anything.
I'm on day 3 of stock unrooted (for the best buy deal). I'm going to see how long I can stay this way.
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Ok before you laugh, have a look about the internet, I was frankly stunned by this old news, as I would have gone all in on a Microsoft/Nokia Feature Phone. I would still drop my Android in a heart beat to have this. As for years I ran an Old Audiovox SMT 5600 WinMo 5 candy bar phone, even with the T9 text it did all I ever wanted phone calls, texts, and music in my pocket. None of the fancy streaming or data collection crap with facebook and it's evil partners
Any way I stray away from the Topic.... Sources for the Microsoft RM-1181/82/83
Windows Central Zac Bowden did a write up of a hands on.....
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-feature-phone-rm-1182-windows
Nokia Power User also had pics and a write up
RM-1182 was a Microsoft-branded Feature-phone
RM-1182 seems to be a Microsoft-branded Feature-phone
nokiapoweruser.com
A YouTube video of it's startup, prototype password stuff
Then to my surprise a few are in the wild and for sale.....
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295117884704
I would buy one, but I have no idea how much is working, what of the phone works, or how to even start to poke about and look to rip out a rom to see if other newer Hardware in the HMD/Nokia line could be made to run what ever this runs. It comes from China, so I am guessing it will take forever to get one with the world in the state it's in.
In any case just putting it out to see if anyone gets sparked with an itch. I know my itch is sparked and I have no idea how long I can hold off trying to grab one. As I have been thinking of going back to a feature phone for some time as I have no need for all the crap a Smart Phone does, but I am older and not driven by a need for social media junk.
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