An ICS secret (that's not so secret) - Samsung Epic 4G Touch

Ok... people are complaining about TouchWiz on ICS, or posting methods of disabling it...
How about removing it?
Its easy. Most of the ICS roms out there are pre-rooted. So just go to the market and download root uninstall. Go to system in root uninstall, go down to TWLauncher, and uninstall it. Bam, Ice Cream Sandwich Launcher for you. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.
I popped off TouchWiz and all the trash bloatware in about 30 seconds, rebooted the phone, and it runs awesome.

TW is not just a launcher. Its implemented heavily into the rom.

Is this similar to going to Settings/Applications/Scroll to TWLauncher and Clear Defaults/Press Home key and selecting Launcher?

naripsta said:
Is this similar to going to Settings/Applications/Scroll to TWLauncher and Clear Defaults/Press Home key and selecting Launcher?
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Yes and no. It removes the TW launcher, with kills some background process that run if you just disable it.

BigRick10 said:
TW is not just a launcher. Its implemented heavily into the rom.
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Yeah. But is it better than that pushing the launcher to the back and ignoring it?

i dont really mind TW i think its pretty cool. some widgets are pretty cool too.
And when i say TW i mean TW4. but hey. nova and trebuchet launchers pretty beast

I read that TouchWiz was somewhat hardware accelerated pre-ICS, is this true?
When ICS fully ports over to our GSII's will it be 100% hardware accelerated?? Does anybody know?
Am very curious because I've tried other launchers and they dont feel as fast as TW.

lickarock said:
Yeah. But is it better than that pushing the launcher to the back and ignoring it?
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Yes, it is better. But its still not the same as Vanilla ICS, like you said in the OP.

kiekan said:
Yes, it is better. But its still not the same as Vanilla ICS, like you said in the OP.
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True point. I have fixed my OP.

lickarock said:
Ok... people are complaining about TouchWiz on ICS, or posting methods of disabling it...
How about removing it?
Its easy. Most of the ICS roms out there are pre-rooted. So just go to the market and download root uninstall. Go to system in root uninstall, go down to TWLauncher, and uninstall it. Bam, Ice Cream Sandwich Launcher for you. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.
I popped off TouchWiz and all the trash bloatware in about 30 seconds, rebooted the phone, and it runs awesome.
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Have you had any negative effects for completely removing touch wiz?
Syncing errors or what not?
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I flashed the ics for ics theme, use trebuchet launcher and voila actually looks like ics. Dialer, contacts, noti bar are all de-touchwized
Sent from my Galaxy S2

lickarock said:
Ok... people are complaining about TouchWiz on ICS, or posting methods of disabling it...
How about removing it?
Its easy. Most of the ICS roms out there are pre-rooted. So just go to the market and download root uninstall. Go to system in root uninstall, go down to TWLauncher, and uninstall it. Bam, Ice Cream Sandwich Launcher for you. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.
I popped off TouchWiz and all the trash bloatware in about 30 seconds, rebooted the phone, and it runs awesome.
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All you really did was remove the TouchWiz Launcher, but in reality TouchWiz is injected throughout the whole system and there really is no true way to get rid of it as it has it's own twframework-res.apk. Most of the apps that appear to be AOSP and theme'd TouchWiz aren't so, they are TouchWiz apps and most can be replaced with AOSP apps.
We have a nice theme that does most of this for you.

Posted thus same comment in the post your screens earlier today or yesterday I am glad to see other people know about this easy fix
naripsta said:
Is this similar to going to Settings/Applications/Scroll to TWLauncher and Clear Defaults/Press Home key and selecting Launcher?
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I would just be happy if I could get ICS on my E4GT....but haven't found it yet.

Here you go get some of that ics love make sure you thank these guys for their hard work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1505979
venuspcs said:
I would just be happy if I could get ICS on my E4GT....but haven't found it yet.
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Touchwiz 4 widgets for Epic?

I downloaded the launcher but is there a link to the widgets? I have a few but they say, "Problem loading widget."
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SocialReject said:
I downloaded the launcher but is there a link to the widgets? I have a few but they say, "Problem loading widget."
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Download the TW4 manager from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1061883
Go to Widgets > GS1 Widgets.
Select the ones you want, then hit menu > apply.
It will download and apply the widgets.
Hope this helps.
Wait waaah? So we CAN use TW4 on Epic? Might be a nice add to my Root Custom Stock Experience.
Epic4g SchizioPunk's Epic Experience 2.1 Eclair -> Odin to EC05. Rooted. Bloatware Removed. Enjoying my Customized Stock Experience.
Shinydude100 said:
Wait waaah? So we CAN use TW4 on Epic? Might be a nice add to my Root Custom Stock Experience.
Epic4g SchizioPunk's Epic Experience 2.1 Eclair -> Odin to EC05. Rooted. Bloatware Removed. Enjoying my Customized Stock Experience.
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Don't get excited, it's not as cracked up as you're led to believe...there are issues, freeze up, it's still a bit unstable...but it's close.
usagi111 said:
Don't get excited, it's not as cracked up as you're led to believe...there are issues, freeze up, it's still a bit unstable...but it's close.
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It actually works perfectly on EG22.
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It actually works perfectly on EG22.
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I agree. It was locking up a lot on EF02 but I haven't had a single lockup on EG22 and I have been using it since day one. The biggest thing I love is auto sorting apps in the app drawer.
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crawrj said:
I agree. It was locking up a lot on EF02 but I haven't had a single lockup on EG22 and I have been using it since day one. The biggest thing I love is sorting apps in the app drawer.
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Yeah, on EF02 and EE03 my phone always locked up and I had to pull the battery.
EG22 is amazing. Maybe it has something to do with it being 2.3.4, idk, but it works beautifully now and I'm happy.
|| Acer || said:
Download the TW4 manager from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1061883
Go to Widgets > GS1 Widgets.
Select the ones you want, then hit menu > apply.
It will download and apply the widgets.
Hope this helps.
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It's been about a week or two sinceI got TW4 also, I have already done that, is there not any way to enjoy the TW4 widgets though?
SchizioPunk's Epic Experience 2.1 Eclair -> Odin to EC05 Froyo. Rooted. Bloatware Removed. Voodoo Sound V9 Module Loaded. TouchWiz4. Enjoying my Customized Stock Experience.
Idk about the widgets, but in case someone sees this, here is a zip with tw4. If it doesnt work in cwm, remove the twlauncher from system/app, and put this one in, then reboot. I saved this one in my dropbox, cause this one works perfectly.
http://db.tt/i38sjDp
Posted by Mr. Z's Epic 4G.

Rom developers - plz don't remove TW launcher.

TW launcher appears to be the only launcher natively using gpu acceleration on E4GT. Please don't remove it by default.
That means more battery drain and less smoothness with custom launchers compared to TW.
Thanks.
Do a titanium backup before flashing rom and restore twlauncher or use root explorer to copy apk to sd card so u can install when flashing new rom.
Fyi i use launcher pro with no lag or battery drain issues.
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nabbed said:
TW launcher appears to be the only launcher natively using gpu acceleration on E4GT. Please don't remove it by default.
That means more battery drain and less smoothness with custom launchers compared to TW.
Thanks.
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I'm having a real hard time noticing TW being any smoother than LP and even ADW and Launcher7. GoLauncher is a little rough in spots, the same for QQLauncher...but they always were.
Though battery drain is a realistic concern...I think I'm going to put it back in and try that for a few days and see if I notice a difference. Battery-life above almost all else...even smoothness...so long as it is a noticeable increase.
I actually like TW 4.0. I used to be a Launcher Pro fan, and even bought the full version. But with TW4, I don't feel the need to use LP anymore.
I was always a tw launcher fan
Even if a dev removes it ill put it back in
Its not to hard
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gtuansdiamm said:
I was always a tw launcher fan
Even if a dev removes it ill put it back in
Its not to hard
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Lmao. I also like the newer launcher . The app drawer drives me nuts sometimes tho
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nabbed said:
TW launcher appears to be the only launcher natively using gpu acceleration on E4GT. Please don't remove it by default.
That means more battery drain and less smoothness with custom launchers compared to TW.
Thanks.
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Where is this documented?
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I notice no difference between TW launcher and ADW EX.
Well, except ADW looks better.
Removing the TW launcher prevents some processes from running. At least that was the case with the OG Epic. This actually saved on battery life.
If you want smooth try SPB Shell 3D. They don't come any smoother than that.
TW Launcher is very easy to add back, if you really like it that much.
clamknuckle said:
I notice no difference between TW launcher and ADW EX.
Well, except ADW looks better.
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+1
After using adw ex, I can't see myself using anything else, lol. adw ex is THE BEST. Screen transitions alone are worth it. And the fact that you can speed up the screen transitions--it's feature packed and awesome.
ptfdmedic said:
Removing the TW launcher prevents some processes from running. At least that was the case with the OG Epic. This actually saved on battery life.
If you want smooth try SPB Shell 3D. They don't come any smoother than that.
TW Launcher is very easy to add back, if you really like it that much.
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I got 26 hours of life w/moderate use out of this phone (bone stock) yesterday, and only 8 of it was when I was asleep. Battery life just doesn't seem to be an issue with this thing.
nabbed said:
TW launcher appears to be the only launcher natively using gpu acceleration on E4GT. Please don't remove it by default.
That means more battery drain and less smoothness with custom launchers compared to TW.
Thanks.
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So, is there any truth to this?
mattykinsx said:
So, is there any truth to this?
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I don't think so, I've gotten similar battery life and performance with all the launchers i've tried so far.
Welcome to the Epic Touch forums matty, you probably don't remember me but I remember you from the OG Evo general section.
You were thanking me for telling some noob that XDA wasn't the desperate housewives of sprint
AbsolutZeroGI said:
I don't think so, I've gotten similar battery life and performance with all the launchers i've tried so far.
Welcome to the Epic Touch forums matty, you probably don't remember me but I remember you from the OG Evo general section.
You were thanking me for telling some noob that XDA wasn't the desperate housewives of sprint
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Alright, I'm curious because it does seem like there would be some legitimacy to this claim.
And thanks, I'm considering picking this up... depending on the Nexus Prime.
Although you'd think one wouldn't be able to differentiate from all the drama of the Evo 4g forums, I do remember you.
ptfdmedic said:
Removing the TW launcher prevents some processes from running. At least that was the case with the OG Epic. This actually saved on battery life.
If you want smooth try SPB Shell 3D. They don't come any smoother than that.
TW Launcher is very easy to add back, if you really like it that much.
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Tried SPB Shell 3D, it's smooth but TW is smoother
mattykinsx said:
Alright, I'm curious because it does seem like there would be some legitimacy to this claim.
And thanks, I'm considering picking this up... depending on the Nexus Prime.
Although you'd think one wouldn't be able to differentiate from all the drama of the Evo 4g forums, I do remember you.
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Fairly sure the claim of TW being HW accelerated is well known to be true, the stock browser is too.

Best AOSP GB Launcher?

Sup...
I just flashed salvage-mod 1.4 the other day and I extremely love this rom but I have a few issues with it such as the black messaging (i like white) and there is no silent state for the volume..
So what I really love about this rom is the launcher it has. Its the AOSP GB Launcher with settings to where you can change the number of screens (i prefer just 3) and has the 3D drawer and it runs so smooth and flawlessly.
I really want this launcher, but to be able to put it on CM7. I love CM7 but i dont like the adw launcher at all or any other launcher in the market. ADW Ex is great but the quality isnt great compared to the AOSP Launcher...
My question is... is there a way to get salvage-mod's launcher on to CM7? Like an apk? Or any other close alternative?
Or if someone could help me with the black messaging and silent state
Thanks!
I could be wrong but I believe that is the stock gingerbread launcher that comes with salvage mod. I think you can get it from the market. It could be Launcher Pro also. I prefer GO Launcher on AOSP roms for it's customization characteristics. ADW is good if you but the paid version. I don't know if there is a dark and light theme for the messaging app. If not you would have to theme it yourself or look in the themes section to see if someone else has already done it.
dieselford said:
I could be wrong but I believe that is the stock gingerbread launcher that comes with salvage mod. I think you can get it from the market. It could be Launcher Pro also. I prefer GO Launcher on AOSP roms for it's customization characteristics. ADW is good if you but the paid version. I don't know if there is a dark and light theme for the messaging app. If not you would have to theme it yourself or look in the themes section to see if someone else has already done it.
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Yes, i am aware that is the stock GB launcher. Thanks but im not looking for any other launcher except the one mentioned.
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churka said:
Yes, i am aware that is the stock GB launcher. Thanks but im not looking for any other launcher except the one mentioned.
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Just saying that it should be in the market. You said you really want that launcher on CM7. Look up gingerbread launcher or try GO Launcher. It has lots of options from number of screens to animations and many themes. Just trying to help.
Oh yes, sorry but all the GB launchers in the market dont have the options that the savage launcher has.
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I'm sure those customizations are built into the framework. You're not likely going to find it for CM7. You can check the Themes and Apps section for the gingerbread launcher. There may be a modified version there. Kinda doubt it. Sorry
You can try using titanium backup back up the launcher and restore it to cm7 if the launcher apk was modified it will work if its a framework mod it wont work properly but its worth a shot
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-EViL-KoNCEPTz- said:
You can try using titanium backup back up the launcher and restore it to cm7 if the launcher apk was modified it will work if its a framework mod it wont work properly but its worth a shot
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Ya, i have tried that and it didnt work. I guess its a frameworks mod.
Anyways, thanks all. Ima get me some ice cream sandwhich
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churka said:
Ya, i have tried that and it didnt work. I guess its a frameworks mod.
Anyways, thanks all. Ima get me some ice cream sandwhich
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Not sure if it'll help at all, but I've done a similar thing with ICS when I wanted to use the Trebuchet Launcher instead of the source ics launcher. I extracted the Launcher2.apk from within the zip of the rom, and used it as a replacement in the exisiting rom. Just a matter of messing with the files within the flashable zip. Not sure if this will help you but I thought I'd throw it out there.
dsuffern said:
Not sure if it'll help at all, but I've done a similar thing with ICS when I wanted to use the Trebuchet Launcher instead of the source ics launcher. I extracted the Launcher2.apk from within the zip of the rom, and used it as a replacement in the exisiting rom. Just a matter of messing with the files within the flashable zip. Not sure if this will help you but I thought I'd throw it out there.
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Hm interesting, I may give this a try
Your awesome!!!! It worked! Ima hit the thanks button!
Edit: For some reason it wasnt sticking after reboots so i took a flashable zip that was meant for one app, replace the apk with my launcher2.apk and its working. I did that so it could install under system
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Try ADW Launcher EX
Glad it worked, if you have anymore questions/issues about making it stick just lemme know
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Camera on Lockscreen?

I'm running Calk's E4GT 2 v1.2 ICS ROM. I thought ICS was supposed to let us put the camera app on the lockscreen but I can't find anyway to do it. I know I can get a 3rd party app like WidgetLocker to do it, just wondering if there's a way right in ICS though.
MeWarning said:
I'm running Calk's E4GT 2 v1.2 ICS ROM. I thought ICS was supposed to let us put the camera app on the lockscreen but I can't find anyway to do it. I know I can get a 3rd party app like WidgetLocker to do it, just wondering if there's a way right in ICS though.
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It's not a feature on TW.
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I'm not using the TW Launcher though, I'm running the vanilla ICS launcher. Shouldn't that make a difference?
MeWarning said:
I'm not using the TW Launcher though, I'm running the vanilla ICS launcher. Shouldn't that make a difference?
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he probably means touchwiz as a whole not just the launcher. i think there is a flashable zip somewhere in the theme/app subforum to get the AOSP lockscreen that has the camera shortcut.
Ah, okay I get it now. Half asleep at work. I'll look for it and thanks guys!
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Found it, thanks!

Wallpaper scroll on ICS

Hello all...
How I can enable my wallpaper scrolling on my ICS..??
Regards...
You can't. Samsung removed that ability. Rumor has it Apple invented scrolling wallpaper shortly after they developed Fire and The Wheel.
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CM9 has it though if you ever go down that road.
What about wallpaper wizardry @ the play store?
Pp.
Transmitted from another galaxy with an Infected P-5113.
PanchoPlanet said:
What about wallpaper wizardry @ the play store?
Pp.
Transmitted from another galaxy with an Infected P-5113.
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Was waiting to see someone say that, next suggestion will be to use Apex, Nova or any of the new launchers. Unless one of them very recently added it back in somehow, none of these suggestion will work anymore. At first the initial removal of the feature was still working using Wallpaper Wizardry. Somewhere along the lines they got rid of it altogether. Even using Apex/Nova and setting a scrolling wallpaper through WW did nothing.
RainMotorsports said:
Was waiting to see someone say that, next suggestion will be to use Apex, Nova or any of the new launchers. Unless one of them very recently added it back in somehow, none of these suggestion will work anymore. At first the initial removal of the feature was still working using Wallpaper Wizardry. Somewhere along the lines they got rid of it altogether. Even using Apex/Nova and setting a scrolling wallpaper through WW did nothing.
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MX Home still has it..
MoHoGalore said:
MX Home still has it..
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Oooh First time I have ever heard of that one.
RainMotorsports said:
Oooh First time I have ever heard of that one.
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Just saw it the other day. Wish I could point the the original post.. Might have been in the Pub..
:edit: It was. Here.
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I believe go launcher has it, if you don't mind the bloat
Ravaged Pheonix said:
I believe go launcher has it, if you don't mind the bloat
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i was going to mention go launcher too. it is easy to use, and a lot you can do with it. i never see anyone mention it here though
I didn't think of Go... I usually avoid Go products because of the bloat and battery drain.
LauncherPro looks like it's working for scrolling wallpaper. It's just fairly long in the tooth these days...
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Lmao, I was wondering why my wallpaper wouldn't scroll. Alot of people are fine with LauncherPro still, even on ICS. If you don't mind it, give it a go.

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