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[Q] looking for rom for my first flash

after 2 years flashing with my desire i bought a galaxy nexus
the phone is brilliant, the only thing i dont like is that the keys (navigation on screen buttons) is the part of the screen, so the keys make the screen smaller.
i want you to tell me wich rom is better to make this bar smaller
thank you

apostolos2 said:
after 2 years flashing with my desire i bought a galaxy nexus
the phone is brilliant, the only thing i dont like is that the keys (menu home etc) is the part of the screen, so the keys make the screen smaller.
i want you to tell me wich rom is better to make this bar smaller
thank you
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What about Paranoid Android?
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What about Paranoid Android?
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it looks good

apostolos2 said:
it looks good
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AOKP Milestone 5
Themed with Sense
Running Franco.kernel.

This is what you want right???

umm BOOM!!
AOKP B39
themed with Zathus Supercombo
and clock widget with UCCW skin being Transring3
and you can always set your Nav bar to 24 DP in rom control

DLD511 said:
This is what you want right???
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how you did that? i want something like that....

jomama123 said:
umm BOOM!!
AOKP B39
themed with Zathus Supercombo
and clock widget with UCCW skin being Transring3
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That would drive me insane for some reason. Lol.
Were just booming ideas at him.

jomama123 said:
umm BOOM!!
AOKP B39
themed with Zathus Supercombo
and clock widget with UCCW skin being Transring3
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this theme is not my style,
plus i want to make navigation on screen bar smaller
thank you anyway

AOKP offers the ability to shrink OR remove the nav bar.
If you remove it, you can use the Power-control to navigate...which is slightly cumbersome.
Personally, I remove it when I'm browsing the internet, playing a a game, or doing something that I don't need the nav bar.
I think most roms offer this exact functionality now.
It's been around for quite some time.
You can also use LMT Pie Launcher to make a completely invisible nav bar that is activated with a touch of the side of the screen.
I found it to be slightly laggy, but you're mileage may vary.

Jubakuba said:
AOKP offers the ability to shrink OR remove the nav bar.
If you remove it, you can use the Power-control to navigate...which is slightly cumbersome.
Personally, I remove it when I'm browsing the internet, playing a a game, or doing something that I don't need the nav bar.
I think most roms offer this exact functionality now.
It's been around for quite some time.
You can also use LMT Pie Launcher to make a completely invisible nav bar that is activated with a touch of the side of the screen.
I found it to be slightly laggy, but you're mileage may vary.
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i think this is what i was looking for

Liquid rom also lets you make the navigation bar smaller or remove it.
"Long is the way, and hard, that out of hell leads up to light."

i use paranoid android. the room is one of the best i have seen, you get great battery life if you flash with trinity kernal and you can toggle on/off the navigation bar.

apostolos2 said:
how you did that? i want something like that....
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It's LMT launcher.
http://db.tt/r9LFXuVm
Here's a link.
Download and install.

I use aokp rom to make the nav buttons smaller, identical height as the top bar.

What do u think about the virtual keys?

Does anyone miss the soft keys?
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I like the virtual keys as they change sides when I rotate the phone around. Plus they disappear when you don't need them.

I much prefer the virtual keys. It gives the front of the phone a sleeker look, it gives less areas for dust/dirt to get into the phone (vs physical keys), and I like that they can disappear when unneeded for some extra screen real estate.

I agree. Sometimes the old softkeys wouldn't turn off while I'm watching videos even after I had them timed to turn off. Plus we get a bit more screen space. And the phone looks differently from every other android that has the softkeys. I haven't seen other phones sporting the virtual keys. Why would that be?
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Coming from an HTC Incredible, I LOVE the change, I like how they rotate based on orientation, and disappear when not needed/wanted. The part I love the most is the fact that you can customize them with specific ROMs (or apps) so you aren't stuck with keys you may never use (like the search key...).

Another nice thing about the software keys is they always, always have the same exact sensitivity as the rest of the touchscreen. On my Epic they were less sensitive. My back key especially was even less sensitive.
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Honest questions, what's to miss about the soft keys? There's nothing they can do that the virtual keys don't do just as well or better.

pfmiller said:
Honest questions, what's to miss about the soft keys? There's nothing they can do that the virtual keys don't do just as well or better.
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How about this, when ur old android won't boot down /turn off properly u realize something is wrong because youre experiencing a lag aka hang. The screen looks like its off but u know it is not completely powered down because the softkeys are still on. Which results in having to pull the battery out. That's not exactly a benefit of having softkeys compared to virtual keys, but do u understand what I mean?
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Virtual keys FTW!

I couldn't imagine going back to actual buttons. Its not only astetically pleasing, but extremely functional as well.
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Virtual are much better also because you can remove them totally and use other input methods.

Love them...
A. Reduces the bezel, less bezel = more screen
B. Looks much cleaner when the phone is off... love that the gnex is totally black when off
C. Can customize the buttons with custom roms... i don't ever use the Android Search and Recent/Task buttons but I use Menu religiously. I like that I can get rid of the buttons i dont use and add ones that I do and also change the ordering and size of them... customization is the whole point of Android IMHO

norazi said:
Love them...
A. Reduces the bezel, less bezel = more screen
B. Looks much cleaner when the phone is off... love that the gnex is totally black when off
C. Can customize the buttons with custom roms... i don't ever use the Android Search and Recent/Task buttons but I use Menu religiously. I like that I can get rid of the buttons i dont use and add ones that I do and also change the ordering and size of them... customization is the whole point of Android IMHO
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Google managed to keep that stark black screen with the Nexus S.
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If I have helped you.... hit that sexy thanks button. ^_^

the keys are ok but personally i prefer my phone in full screen and LMT

Liskrig said:
Coming from an HTC Incredible, I LOVE the change, I like how they rotate based on orientation, and disappear when not needed/wanted. The part I love the most is the fact that you can customize them with specific ROMs (or apps) so you aren't stuck with keys you may never use (like the search key...).
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I'm also coming from the DInc.
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Anyhow, I am very happy with them. I always had the backlight turned off on the capacitive buttons on my previous phone as the backlight was way too bright, so the difference is minuscule.

Android Keyboard with numbers!

Noticed this article referenced at another forum. Item #6 shows you how to change the default Android keyboard into a "PC" keyboard with number keys and a lot more long-press symbols. Swiping works great on it... would have never found that feature!
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Thank You!!!!!

Nice find there! Really Really neat

Works with English. If I try to use it with Finnish settings app crashes.

Tip #12 is a better way to improve the keyboard.

I've always wanted the long press top row for numbers back, but I primarily use my N7 in portrait so the letters are really small with this. Awesome to know that brings the full keyboard back, but I don't think I'll keep it.
Does anyone know if there's a way to use the stock keyboard (so the default QWERTY option) but to add long press numbers to the top row?

Nice.
Thank u.
I was using hackers keyboard before.but now I will use this,
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khaytsus said:
Tip #12 is a better way to improve the keyboard.
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The prediction is good but the layout and additional features (text shortcuts, custom keys, arrow keys) are so much better on Thumb keyboard.
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The PC keyboard tip doesnt work for me.

jarayn said:
The PC keyboard tip doesnt work for me.
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Works.
Thanks to the OP :good:

Sweet! Thanks for the tip!

Nice find!

nice find I like having the numbers back...
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@ tcat007
Might be nice if you pasted tip #6 as well as the link, because this thread is solved.
Thanks.
khaytsus said:
Tip #12 is a better way to improve the keyboard.
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You are referring to swift key tablet keyboard, this thread is about “ Android keyboard with numbers ”
This now has a full keyboard with numbers, no long presses and gestures.
I use thumb keyboard but this method kinda kicks that to touch for me
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glennv17 said:
I've always wanted the long press top row for numbers back, but I primarily use my N7 in portrait so the letters are really small with this. Awesome to know that brings the full keyboard back, but I don't think I'll keep it.
Does anyone know if there's a way to use the stock keyboard (so the default QWERTY option) but to add long press numbers to the top row?
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Got the PC thing working but agree its not useable in portrait.
As far as long press for numbers, thats what my default android keyboard is on 4.2.1 ROM. Its pretty good actually with swipe feature included but still not as good as Thumb.

I believe it is usable in portrait. The swiping is accurate enough to not have to hit keys right on... the keys are much larger than the Swype keys on my Optimus (3.2") screen, which works too (but not as well). I thought the same when I first changed it, but after using it a few days, I seems to swipe just as fast (and accurately).
Original link: http://www.androidpit.com/jelly-bean-pc-keyboard

Really like this. Thanks!
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Just found something even better. My post here with lots more info in that thread.

Thanks!
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Thanks nice tips
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Sounds like exactly what I came here looking for... but...
unfortunately, I have a new Verizon Note 2, which doesn't have an Android Keyboard. Just Samsung (which doesn't have autocorrect... WTF? and Swype.)
Thanks anyway. Just FYI, Note II users are out of luck.

Needing a Better Calculator

I have several calculators, but none of them work very well with multi windows. Suggestions?

Ratlegion said:
I have several calculators, but none of them work very well with multi windows. Suggestions?
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Try "Calculator" app.
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Calc app works perfectly with multi window....
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If you guys are talking about the stock app, how can you say it works perfectly when the dimensions of the app force you to use more than three quarters of the screen to use it? Could you recommend one that uses half the screen, because if I am expected to give up so much real estate for it, it would be better to completely switch from one app to another. I had thought the whole idea of multitasking was to do more than one thing at a time.
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Honestly, if you guys are just attempting to be rude, I'd rather not have the help because I was intending to get answers to a serious question.
If the video player that comes stock didn't show the full dimensions of the movie but "worked perfectly" with multi window by merely running and displaying half of the screen, I doubt that would be good enough for you. Of course, you could just expand the window to get more of the picture, but that defeats the purpose, doesn't it?

Ratlegion said:
If you guys are talking about the stock app, how can you say it works perfectly when the dimensions of the app force you to use more than three quarters of the screen to use it? Could you recommend one that uses half the screen, because if I am expected to give up so much real estate for it, it would be better to completely switch from one app to another. I had thought the whole idea of multitasking was to do more than one thing at a time.
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Honestly, if you guys are just attempting to be rude, I'd rather not have the help because I was intending to get answers to a serious question.
If the video player that comes stock didn't show the full dimensions of the movie but "worked perfectly" with multi window by merely running and displaying half of the screen, I doubt that would be good enough for you. Of course, you could just expand the window to get more of the picture, but that defeats the purpose, doesn't it?
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Why rude?I'm just trying to help you .go to google play and type calculator [by xlythe].
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PEACE.
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Office Calculator, AirCalc, and Adding Machine are my favorite Android calculators.
Summary of Devices
Device: Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-T889)
Android Version: 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Build: JRO03C.T889UVALK8 (Rooted)
Device: Motorola DROID X
Android Version: 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Build: 4.5.605.Accurate_Battery (Rooted)

I second aircal, I use it on jellybam (no multi-window as it is AOSP) but floating calc = better the multi-window calc since you can have 3 things up at a time then lol.
Of course the calc is not super feature rich, but for general math it is good enough for me.
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ardcifliku said:
Why rude?I'm just trying to help you .go to google play and type calculator [by xlythe].
PEACE.
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Thanks. With the dev name, I was able to find it. Without it it seemed as though you were talking about the stock and I didn't know any better. It was pretty far down the list, but I found it and I will try it out. The screen shot surely looks much more promising then the stock one on our devices. The Air also looks to have even greater utility and I will give it a look as well. Thanks again.

ardcifliku said:
Why rude?I'm just trying to help you .go to google play and type calculator [by xlythe].
PEACE.
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This clarification helped immensely. The app works truly flawless. This is the answer.

Post your (T-Mo GS4) software pet peeves

We all have them - and it will help ROM devs to know what "the people" want to be changed.
Mine include the clutter in the notification bar, particularly the WiFi Calling item, and the "suggested activities" on plugging in headphones. I'll let you guess which I've already removed.
e: If it's a major missing feature like real lock screen widgets or photo sphere, it probably doesn't belong in this thread, nor does hardware items.

You know you can now hide the wifi calling by long pressing on it in the notification bar, going to app info, and clicking to turn off notifications? It removes the icon and keeps your wifi calling intact.

Widgets. Battery drains I never use.
Stock Samsung colors.
Non-inverted apps.

How about PhotoSphere? I heard it's not on the S4, even though it has 4.2.2.
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The Root said:
Widgets. Battery drains I never use.
Stock Samsung colors.
Non-inverted apps.
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Taken care of, I'm not a themer, I'm not a themer.
Saturny said:
How about PhotoSphere? I heard it's not on the S4, even though it has 4.2.2.
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That's The Way It Is for now. I should clarify, this thread is for annoying "features" or outright bugs, not missing ones.

Only the icons in notification bar for now. But I can live with it.
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Cheers!
Xiao

Unnamed.Ace.User said:
Only the icons in notification bar for now. But I can live with it.
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You're in the wrong place. This is for the T-Mo S4.

Oops! Sorry My Bad. I didnt watch it.
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Xiao

the eye scroll feature sucks balls. I was expecting too much.

Power button. Small, almost flush, with weak tactile feedback/click.

sactownsav said:
the eye scroll feature sucks balls. I was expecting too much.
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Unfortunately can't do much about that.
ferganer said:
Power button. Small, almost flush, with weak tactile feedback/click.
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My ROM will make the power button bigger and better than ever! :laugh:

k0nane said:
My ROM will make the power button bigger and better than ever! :laugh:
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If it does, I'll happily donate

I second the annoying suggested apps when headphones are plugged in
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inphamous36 said:
I second the annoying suggested apps when headphones are plugged in
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On my s2 on 4.1.2 you can go to accessory and scroll to bottom and see audio applications just unchecked that and when you plug in headphones its gone not sure if its still the same on s4 but j would imagine so
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style154 said:
On my s2 on 4.1.2 you can go to accessory and scroll to bottom and see audio applications just unchecked that and when you plug in headphones its gone not sure if its still the same on s4 but j would imagine so
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Unfortunately, it is not. Fortunately, that's the one I've already taken care of.

Another one:
I have a dead/black pixel almost right in the center of the screen. I though OLED displays don't have stuck/dead pixels. Confused.

ferganer said:
Another one:
I have a dead/black pixel almost right in the center of the screen. I though OLED displays don't have stuck/dead pixels. Confused.
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As per the OP, this kind of thing isn't for this thread. If you can confirm the issue, contact T-Mo or Samsung for a replacement.

k0nane said:
As per the OP, this kind of thing isn't for this thread. If you can confirm the issue, contact T-Mo or Samsung for a replacement.
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Oops. Did not read the OP closely. Apologies.

Im coming from wicked 9.1 from the sgs3..
I second the cluster on the notification bar... It looks so much nicer with the 1% battery mod + centered clock
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Ohhh and how could I forget... The flashlight toggle!
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Oh, can you do the ability to change positioning of the clock and am/pm options in settings menu?
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