This black bar is in the way of most apps including FULL SCREEN GAMES. It’s just a waist of screen I was going to change the OS until I found out this would void the Warranty. So all I can do now is hope for an update getting rid of it.
Can this function not just be moved to hold press on the homescreen or recent apps button?
or even better hold down home screen button = main menu
and hold down recent apps button = 3 dot black bar
and then we get the rest of our screen back to 4.7-inch instead of 4.4-4.5-inch that's a big unneeded black bar.
HTC Thank You for your consideration.
Community please put your vote in.
htcforums.com/one-x/ with poll (cant post link yet new user but this is on the forums)
androidforums.com/htc-one-x-xl with poll
It's a real annoyance. It shouldn't of been there in the first place. HTC should of put another button on the phone, would of been a lot easier and better for us
Sadly theres no way of changing it unless you root or install a custom ROM
I personally did the latter, I've got my recent apps mapped to menu and hold for recent apps, HTC should copy this
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If some one else wants to link the the thread on htcforums.com and vote then hopefully in an update this will be changed... until then maybe someone will figger out how to fix this with out voiding the Warranty. But its a slim chance i know.
Hence me trying to bring this to HTC's attention.
Isn't this down to software developers, not HTC? It's an ICS change to remove the Menu button and relocate it elsewhere within the App, HTC are just designing their hardware around the software.
When developers bother to update their Apps to reflect this change in ICS, the menu bar goes away, as it does for already updated Apps.
ah good point I didn't think of that. the where would u say the best place to post is?
EDIT: google FTW androidforums.com would this be the best bet?
EDIT: now also on the androidforums.com/htc-one-x-xl with poll
That's why mine is rooted
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yep, Google wants to get rid of physical menu buttons, because in ICS they made actionbars, bars that can hold a menu button. Many apps are not yet ICS optimized, so the new phones that lack a menu button get an autogenerated soft menu button. On the Galaxy Nexus the black bar also holds the home and back button, so the menu button only gets added to this bar. Samsung ignored this request by google and just put a physical software button on their S3, because they think it's better for the users. So in the end, the bottleneck is indeed the developers not optimizing their apps...
Flo95 said:
That's why mine is rooted
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I am rite in saying there is no way to do it with out voiding the Warranty? I have looked.
Edit: ah i c thanks dmestriner
You can get rid of it without root. Heres how:
1. Backup your apps with astro and transfer them to your PC.
2. Download apktool here
3. Decompile your app using apktool. (there are plenty of guides out there)
4. Open the androidmanifest.xml and look for the attribute targetSdkVersion. Change the value to 14. (You can use minSdkversion in case the targetSdkversion is missing.)
5. Recompile the app with apktool.
6. Sign and zipalign the app. (apktool or signare)
7. Transfer back to phone and install.
8. Enjoy your menu-buttonless apps
hahhahhaaa said:
You can get rid of it without root. Heres how:
1. Backup your apps with astro and transfer them to your PC.
2. Download apktool here
3. Decompile your app using apktool. (there are plenty of guides out there)
4. Open the androidmanifest.xml and look for the attribute targetSdkVersion. Change the value to 14. (You can use minSdkversion in case the targetSdkversion is missing.)
5. Recompile the app with apktool.
6. Sign and zipalign the app. (apktool or signare)
7. Transfer back to phone and install.
8. Enjoy your menu-buttonless apps
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Sounds interesting, never thought of trying that.
Wouldn't it crash some apps though, if they rely on specific API's from 4.0.3?
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Meltus said:
Wouldn't it crash some apps though, if they rely on specific API's from 4.0.3?
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Yup, but it works on 90% of the apps i've tried.
hahhahhaaa said:
You can get rid of it without root. Heres how:
1. Backup your apps with astro and transfer them to your PC.
2. Download apktool here
3. Decompile your app using apktool. (there are plenty of guides out there)
4. Open the androidmanifest.xml and look for the attribute targetSdkVersion. Change the value to 14. (You can use minSdkversion in case the targetSdkversion is missing.)
5. Recompile the app with apktool.
6. Sign and zipalign the app. (apktool or signare)
7. Transfer back to phone and install.
8. Enjoy your menu-buttonless apps
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and this wont void the Warranty? cos if not i am so doing this.
EDIT: Would this mean you would each app separately and again when there updated...if so pass ;-)
but it would be better if the developers of ICS sorted it.
How'd you get rid of it if you do have root (is there a way other than flashing a kernel / new rom?).
klibo84 said:
and this wont void the Warranty? cos if not i am so doing this.
EDIT: Would this mean you would each app separately and again when there updated...if so pass ;-)
but it would be better if the developers of ICS sorted it.
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No it wont void the warranty. You have to do every app separately and again if updated. Kinda slow but gets the job done.
Related
I know I'm not the first one to post all of these things, but I wanted to make a concise and easy place for people to find ICS fixes. If you think you came up with something, I will be glad to give you credit.
Fix Chrome Beta
Are you getting a message saying that Chrome isn't working because you don't have Android 4.0 or above on your ICS ROM? Well, there's an easy fix. I originally found this on RootzWiki, but I wanted to make a detailed guide for you guys.
1) Download root file manager of your choosing (I recommend Root Explorer).
2) Navigate to System.
3) Long press on the build.prop file.
4) Select Open With, then Text Editor.
5) Find the line that starts with "ro.build.id" (It should be the 2nd or 3rd line)
6) Change whatever it says after the = sign to "IML74K"
7) Hit menu, then save changes.
8) Reboot.
Enjoy your working Chrome Browser!
Fix YouTube Streaming Over 3G
Simply start playing the YouTube video, then click HQ in the bottom left corner. The video will take time to load and use more data, but will work fine!
Fix Minus Not Showing Files on Your Phone
Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the screen and select "Full Site." You can now see all the files.
Fix Camera Starting on Black Screen
*This may break front camera on Aeroevan's build*
Download this and either push it to system/app with adb. Or, use root explorer to copy it there, then set permissions to rw--r-r--. Then, reboot.
Fix Front Camera Taking Messed up Pics in Aeroevan's Latest Beta
This has worked for me in the past, but it is a huge pain. Every time you want to take a picture with the front facing camera, clear the data for the camera app in manage applications.
Fix Soft Keys not Lighting Up
Toggle Auto Brightness in Display Settings.
If there are any other things people want added, I will do my best to add them.
Big update to the OP and thread title change.
Fix Front Camera Taking Messed up Pics in Aeroevan's Latest Beta
This has worked for me in the past, but it is a huge pain. Every time you want to take a picture with the front facing camera, clear the data for the camera app in manage applications.
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Please excuse this question if it's a bit noobish, but how exactly do I do this in the ICS rom? There's no clear "Manage Applications", and when I go to Apps in the settings, Camera doesn't show up on any of those lists. Any tips?
You go to system settings, apps, scroll the list of categories to the right, and select all, then find camera, click on it, and click clear data.
A big thanks to all!
Thanks very much.
Anyway to make touch responsiveness as well as gb? I know ics has the hardware acceleration and they way you flick or slide matters.. but I really don't like swiping 5 times to go to another screen and until we have an official kernel I know it won't be perfect
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Use Aeroevan's kernel with Smartass v2 gov.
Amphibliam said:
Use Aeroevan's kernel with Smartass v2 gov.
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That's what I always use for aosp... Still touchy
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My ICS is perfectly smooth when I run it with that setup
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Ah! thank you very much for the soft key tip!
Even after so many leaks, it seems like samsung engineers are not able to make the stock browser do text wrap, is it possible to extract the Evo 4g LTE and install it on our phone as it works perfectly on that phone.
I don't think so as it would be a sense system apk. If someone were to take the time to decompile the apk and make the necessary changes it might work. Dolphin hd is a very nice web browser, and it's free on the market.
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I don't think so as it would be a sense system apk. If someone were to take the time to decompile the apk and make the necessary changes it might work. Dolphin hd is a very nice web browser, and it's free on the market.
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Thank you, I have tried and used Dolphin as well as Opera, some how i like the stick browser more
maybe swampgoblin or t.c.p. would have More info on this
Technically, it's possible. But without heavily modifying it to remove the Sense parts, you'll be left with a minimally functioning browser. Better off using a 3rd party one. You can use a custom launcher to change the icon if that's what bothers you. There's literally thousands of icon packs throughout the web.
Overstew said:
Technically, it's possible. But without heavily modifying it to remove the Sense parts, you'll be left with a minimally functioning browser. Better off using a 3rd party one. You can use a custom launcher to change the icon if that's what bothers you. There's literally thousands of icon packs throughout the web.
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Thank you, what bothers me is not the icon, but the Auto Fit ( wrap) text option, working in EL29, and not working in any of ICS leaks...If I install opera, it works in Opera , so I am sure its Samsung Issue..Makes me doubt samsung's team's expertise, and makes me lean more towards Evo LTE
asteetva said:
Thank you, what bothers me is not the icon, but the Auto Fit ( wrap) text option, working in EL29, and not working in any of ICS leaks...If I install opera, it works in Opera , so I am sure its Samsung Issue..Makes me doubt samsung's team's expertise, and makes me lean more towards Evo LTE
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pull the AOSP browser from cm9 and use something like file manager/root explorer to move it to the system/app folder.. change permissions and try that one, i use it and i think text wrap works pretty well for most websites. plus the extended quick controls are money.
jay2o01 said:
pull the AOSP browser from cm9 and use something like file manager/root explorer to move it to the system/app folder.. change permissions and try that one, i use it and i think text wrap works pretty well for most websites. plus the extended quick controls are money.
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Thank you so much, I am not a techie, so will have to depend on someone else, I will look around and see if someone has pulled, can post it.
download file manager-
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...lt#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5yaG1zb2Z0LmZtIl0.
download attachment- From Darch's CM9(if there are any issues with posting it here, please lemme know and i'll delete it)
open file manager - hit menu soft key, select settings, scroll to bottom and check root explorer and mount system folders
hit back key, long press on the browser apk you downloaded and hit copy, hit up twice (or enough times till the folder selected is "/") , select system->app
rename "secbrowser.apk" to secbrowser.bak or whatever you like, paste the copied browser, long press on it and select permissions, in the second column deselect group/others. hit menu softkey->settings-> turn off root explorer
if all went well, you should now have the aosp browser in your app drawer
if you dont like, and want to revert changes... just go back and rename secbrowser to apk and delete (or rename the browser.apk->bak) the one you pasted earlier
jay2o01 said:
download file manager-
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...lt#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5yaG1zb2Z0LmZtIl0.
download attachment- From Darch's CM9(if there are any issues with posting it here, please lemme know and i'll delete it)
open file manager - hit menu soft key, select settings, scroll to bottom and check root explorer and mount system folders
hit back key, long press on the browser apk you downloaded and hit copy, hit up twice (or enough times till the folder selected is "/") , select system->app
rename "secbrowser.apk" to secbrowser.bak or whatever you like, paste the copied browser, long press on it and select permissions, in the second column deselect group/others. hit menu softkey->settings-> turn off root explorer
if all went well, you should now have the aosp browser in your app drawer
if you dont like, and want to revert changes... just go back and rename secbrowser to apk and delete (or rename the browser.apk->bak) the one you pasted earlier
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Thank you so much I followed instructions to the T...but even google.com is not being text wrapped at all.
asteetva said:
Thank you so much I followed instructions to the T...but even google.com is not being text wrapped at all.
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settings->advanced->autofit pages selected?
attached is what i thought u meant by text wrapped. maybe i misunderstood.
jay2o01 said:
settings->advanced->autofit pages selected?
attached is what i thought u meant by text wrapped. maybe i misunderstood.
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Yes that is what I wanted...give me some time I will install EL29 take a screen shot and then install ICS an take a screen shot and will let you know...I am surprised that it works on EVO LTE out of the box and does not even after samsung guys working or not working on it for so long...There are a few things like this which I am using to decide which phone to buy next SG3 or EVO LTE as I measure the support and response of the manufacturer by these kind of user issues and consistency they provide.
EL29 vs ICS FF text auto wrap
here I am posting my screen shots...
ICS screen shots
ICS does not even allow pinch zoom..so not sure how to explain...but then that is also the main point...how can i stop pinch zooming suddenly only on this phone?
Have u tried ICS browser or ICS browser + from the playstore? Both are the stock browser but modified, they work well for me but I don't use tw ICS leaks I'm using AOkP
We are legion, for we are many.
EDIT - MODACO modified apks FOR ANY DEVICE are now up. No root required for these. Below is the original method using the Google Play version of Facebook Home .apk Chat heads will work etc!
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So I've finally got Home working on my N4... I knew I'd get it working in the end. Now I've tried it - it's OK.
Instructions...
1. (ROOT NEEDED!) Change build.prop to GS3 / HTC One X etc... BuildPropEditor Just change ro.product.model from 'Nexus 4' to 'HTC One X'. REBOOT to take affect!
2. Delete other versions of FB Home from your phone. Ensure current Facebook AND Messenger apps are updated. Clear these apps data.
3. Download and install home.apk (This is the unmodified Google Play version).
4. Sign in. Facebook app settings > Enable Facebook Home.
5. Revert build.prop and REBOOT!
6. Hit thanks and ENJOY for a little while. Maybe. Then uninstall.
wolfboy1984 said:
1. Change build.prop to GS3 / HTC One X etc
2. Update current apps. Clear data.
3. Download and install Facebook.home.apk from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40223609 this thread.
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I changed everything I could but here... I think device, model and build are the most important.
thanks for the build prop values. I changed ro.product.device, ro.product.manufacturer ro.product.model ro.product.brand and ro.build.product to the ones you had for the One X. Not sure if all 5 were necessary, but they were easy enough to change, and I got facebook, messenger, and home installed and running then set them back to mako/LGE/Nexus 4/Google as necessary and rebooted, home is working just fine still
Finally got it working!
Cheers.
You are right. I'm sure not all are necessary. I was just making sure I guess.
The ones in the OP are the important ones (I think). Will change once someone confirms.
wolfboy1984 said:
You are right. I'm sure not all are necessary. I was just making sure I guess.
The ones in the OP are the important ones (I think). Will change once someone confirms.
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The only one I changed was ro.product.model from Nexus 4 to HTC One X. Home installed and is working fine!
lazyboy0172 said:
thanks for the build prop values. I changed ro.product.device, ro.product.manufacturer ro.product.model ro.product.brand and ro.build.product to the ones you had for the One X. Not sure if all 5 were necessary, but they were easy enough to change, and I got facebook, messenger, and home installed and running then set them back to mako/LGE/Nexus 4/Google as necessary and rebooted, home is working just fine still
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Wait... So I can change the values, and then once home is running I can change them back? That doesn't seem right to me, but if it's true I'd be so down!
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KevinChaos said:
Wait... So I can change the values, and then once home is running I can change them back? That doesn't seem right to me, but if it's true I'd be so down!
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I can confirm that I changed my model back to Nexus 4, rebooted and Home is still there. Neat.
Thanks! That didn't take long haha, works perfectly. I think you should edit the thread so that people will know that they have to reboot in order for the new build.prop settings stick.
Rooted?
Stupid question, but is being rooted a necessity to edit build.prop / model name, etc. ? I tried, but it wouldnt let me save the new info. I'm assuming its cause I'm stock.
Thank you for the instructions wolf boy 1984!
I am having a doubt on step 2. Would you mind clarifying the following?
Is clearing data as in wiping user data from all apps (factory reset basically) or just wiping cache? I assume its would a factory reset, right?
Thanks!
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Need root I think. I didn't know Nexus owners stayed on stock!
Clear FB app data only!
Might not be necessary even...
Thanks OP, got Home working in minutes.
Either im doing something wrong or chat heads isnt working for me at the moment.
I'll try and use it for a while until Nova lures me back!
To be honest i'd rather see a twitter home launcher
Main Facebook app (not messenger h. Go to messages.Press friend image...
Or receive a message and it will pop up.
any tricks on getting all the notifications to work in home like on the HTC First?
wolfboy1984 said:
Main Facebook app (not messenger h. Go to messages.Press friend image...
Or receive a message and it will pop up.
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That just brings up the message convo in the Facebook app. No chat heads.
[NEXUS⁴] [XYLON] [MATR1X8] [TWRP]
Fine for me. Press on image again.
wolfboy1984 said:
Fine for me. Press on image again.
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I've done it multiple times
[NEXUS⁴] [XYLON] [MATR1X8] [TWRP]
Thanks to @SafinWasi @Dilbert1959 @Euneiro
Required
Code:
Android SDK
ADB
USB Debugging (see [user=5609616]@SafinWasi[/user]'s guide - [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-phone/general/guide-enable-usb-debugging-setup-t2859697"]HERE[/URL])
If you've managed to avoid the OTA update & are still on 3.5 - Simple. Download towelroot v3, make it ra1n, download SuperSU, then use Titanium or ES File Explorer to uninstall/disable Devices Services Platform.
For the rest of us who have updated to 3.5.1
Download Fire OS 3.5 - HERE
Rename to update.bin & drop it in to C:\
Boot phone into recovery by holding PWR + VOL UP
Select "Apply update from ADB"
Go to Device Manager - find "Fire" and select "Update driver". Go through the list of "All devices" to find Android Composite USB Interface and select it.
Unplug the phone, plug it back in, then open up a command prompt and type the following:
Code:
adb sideload c:\update.bin
This will downgrade you to 3.5. When done, do a full wipe & reboot. Then install towelroot to obtain root access.
Please report any issues.
Great job,I'll add this to my R&D thread
I have a question: If you're rooted on the Fire Phone, is it possible to install Google Services Framework and Google Play Services and have a fully working Google Play Store and GApps on this device, like the Kindle tablets can? Thanks in advance!
Yes, but be careful - don't downgrade fireos above 3.6.2
B1ackByte said:
Yes, but be careful - don't downgrade fireos above 3.6.2
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I have Fire Phone Fire OS 3.6.8 , am i domed to stuck forever with only amazon apps ? can i at least sideload google store apps ?
if i can downgrade and make it work with google store ; can you guys tell me how ?
Maybe you should have a look at the other threads - already mentioned there
3.6.8 downgrade maybe make your device useless
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Launcher: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2961169
[Q] Fire Phone & Launchers
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Gapps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57095260
i really hope someone can root fire phone 3.6.8 and make a customer rom
it is a nice phone
I will second that plea - please someone discovery how to root and put a real Android ROM on 3.6.8 phones. It is a powerhouse phone for the on-sale price. But I just can't warm up to the Fire ROM - they tried to make it a Kindle tablet that's a phone device and changes to the UI just to be different in my opinion.
I do not get Voice Mail messages on my Lock Screen - does anybody? I've missed multiple messages now because the only way I know I have one is if I swipe down from the top to display notifications (why the $#!!# Amazon developers thought that you shouldn't display notifications in the notification bar is beyond me and an example of how frustrating this otherwise fine phone is..).
Please, please, please.....
daggerNC said:
I will second that plea - please someone discovery how to root and put a real Android ROM on 3.6.8 phones. It is a powerhouse phone for the on-sale price. But I just can't warm up to the Fire ROM - they tried to make it a Kindle tablet that's a phone device and changes to the UI just to be different in my opinion.
I do not get Voice Mail messages on my Lock Screen - does anybody? I've missed multiple messages now because the only way I know I have one is if I swipe down from the top to display notifications (why the $#!!# Amazon developers thought that you shouldn't display notifications in the notification bar is beyond me and an example of how frustrating this otherwise fine phone is..).
Please, please, please.....
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I feel ur pain. bite ur finger nails and stay strong
daggerNC said:
I will second that plea - please someone discovery how to root and put a real Android ROM on 3.6.8 phones. It is a powerhouse phone for the on-sale price. But I just can't warm up to the Fire ROM - they tried to make it a Kindle tablet that's a phone device and changes to the UI just to be different in my opinion.
I do not get Voice Mail messages on my Lock Screen - does anybody? I've missed multiple messages now because the only way I know I have one is if I swipe down from the top to display notifications (why the $#!!# Amazon developers thought that you shouldn't display notifications in the notification bar is beyond me and an example of how frustrating this otherwise fine phone is..).
Please, please, please.....
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Below is a copy/paste of a review I wrote about using this phone after 2 months. The section regarding notifications surely will apply to you. Perhaps there will be other parts that will help as well!
LilLowEK said:
Below, in no particular order, is a list of things I hated out of the box. Following will be my feelings, along with tips & tricks, on the same items.
1. The Home Screen - I didn't like how the apps were randomly scattered on the home screen. It was difficult for me find what I was looking for.
2. No Google Play Store - I understand the logic behind this from a business prospective. However, from a consumer prospective, there are apps I use on a daily basis that were not available in the Amazon App Store. As bad as this sounds, it means I'd have to change my life style to accommodate this device. One thing that kind of floored me on this is that Google doesn't block the Amazon App store on their OS.
3. The grid - It scrolls up and down, where I've been used to scrolling left to right. Also, there is no way to easily sort the applications by alphabetical order. It simply displays them as they are installed.
4. The lack of soft keys - I've been accustomed to soft keys to open the menu, go home, view recently used apps, and to go back.
5. Notifications - The notification bar doesn't keep a log of icons of notifications. For example, if I get a KIK message it drops down, previews it, and vanished. Unless I open up the notification panel there is nothing to remind you of this. This bothers me as I often don't review them straight away and forget it even happened.
6. Keyboard - There is absolutely no way to install another keyboard. I've been a long time user of Swift Key and I keep find myself hitting the period instead of the space bar.
Due to the above I decided to try to make the phone a bit more what I'm used to. This was easy as I simply had to side load a few apps. This mainly included the apps that were not in the Amazon App Store along with a launcher to replace the Amazon Home screen. After installing several launchers I found one that I was happy with as it permitted me to use custom Widgets. I used it this way for a week or so and was happy to have my old Style back.
Now that I didn't feel held back, or limited by the device, I wanted to give it a go on how it was intended to be used. I changed my default home launcher to the Fire OS launcher. After using it a bit, and exploring it, it's my default launcher with no plans of going back to the standard Android Launcher! Below are the same 6 items listed above, but including how I feel about them now. It will also include what I consider to be tips & tricks, things I wish I knew out of the box.
1. The Home Screen - The use of Dynamic Perspective to access menus is amazing! The apps that are created for this OS have beautiful home screen widgets that I'm not sure I could go with out now. I love the fact I can read SMS messages on the home screen, emails on the home screen, a flip of the wrist shows me the current weather, my upcoming appointment and reminders, and much more. Although there is no easy way to change the apps listed, you can pin apps to the front. So simply pin the app that you want listed last first, and the first app last. This will put them in the order that you'd like.
2. No Google Play Store - As others have mentioned, installing the Google Play Store is very simply on this device. There is no downgrading required. Simply side load a few APK files. I won't go into detail on this as it can be found in a lot of other places.
3. The grid - I don't mind scrolling up and down now. It's second nature now. However, you still can not sort the apps. You must go through the tedious process of moving them one at a time by clicking and dragging it. I did this so they are sorted alphabetically. If I install a new app I now simply drag it where I feel it should be.
4. The lack of soft keys - I'm so used to swiping up now it's odd to use a traditional Android phone's back button! The physical home button works fine, especiall8y now that I discovered the "Quick Switch" menu by double pressing the home key.
5. Notifications - I've toggled all the options regarding notifications in the settings. My original complaint still exists. This was a HUGE set back for me with this device. Luckily, with a lot of trial and error, I found an app that works well for me. It's call NotifierPro Free. I configured it so a bar drops down and stays under the status bar. I also configured it so these notifications remain until I swipe them away. This has been a HUGE help in allowing me to adapt to this device.
6. Keyboard - There is still no way to change the default keyboard, even after side loading one. Amazon told me they made an update to their Kindles which allows the use of changing keyboard applications, so there will be an update that allows the Fire Phone to do the same.
Tips & Tricks / Q & A
1. Switching between running apps quickly.
- To do this simply press the home button twice quickly. You will be presented with a menu called "Quick Switch" where your most recently used apps can be found.
2. How do I quit apps that I'm not using at the moment to extend battery life and free resources?
- If you double click the home button to access the "Quick Switch" menu you can swipe up which will close the app, remove it from the quick switch menu, along with removing it from the cluttered home carousel.
3. Can I group applications together?
- Yes you can! Inside the home menu click and drag an application over another. It will ask you to give the new collection a name and they are then in a group. This is a great way to keep things together and sorted. You can also drag these "collections" into the home screen dock.
4. Any tips for the Camera?
- Yes! I've read about this "best shot" feature, but it didn't seem to do anything for me once I enable it. However, which viewing the photos you already have taken you will have a "best shot" option you can click on. This will show you the 3 photos the camera took, allowing you to select the one that you like the best.
- Burst Feature - The Amazon pages states you can click and hold the camera button to take a burst of photos. This doesn't work for me as it opens up Fire Fly. However, if you press and hold the soft key this feature works.
5. Amazon App Store or Google Play Store?
- I suggest you use the App from the Amazon App Store if available. Some of these apps are created specifically for the Fire Phone and give home screen widgets that the standard app does not support. For example, if you install KIK from the Amazon App Store it allows you to read messages on your home screen, where if you install it from the Play Store it does not.
6. Is the battery really as bad as people say?
- Maybe originally prior to the newest update. The newest update bring out amazing battery life, compared to my old phone at least. I can easily get through an entire day on a single charge. This is under moderate use such as messaging, emailing, browsing eBay, the web, and normal app use. I do not use the device to watch movies or television shows.
As I continue finding things about this phone that I feel are worth mentioning, I'll be sure to update this review. Outside of that, if you have bought this device but initially installed the Google Home Launcher, I strongly suggest you open your mind and give the Amazon Home Launcher a shot. It's truly amazing.
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LilLowEK said:
Below is a copy/paste of a review I wrote about using this phone after 2 months. The section regarding notifications surely will apply to you. Perhaps there will be other parts that will help as well!
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Is the notification app you refer to called "NotifierPro Free"? I don't see anything by the exact name you said...
ediebol said:
Is the notification app you refer to called "NotifierPro Free"? I don't see anything by the exact name you said...
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Yes, you can find it in the Google Playstore.
B1ackByte said:
Yes, but be careful - don't downgrade fireos above 3.6.2
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I successfully downgraded from 3.6.6 to 3.6.2 and phone still activated
lu1gj3s said:
I successfully downgraded from 3.6.6 to 3.6.2 and phone still activated
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Tell us more, please... We would like to have more info regarding this
I have v3.6.0 on my phone uk o2 can i downgrade to 3.5? what are the benefits and its asking to update to 3.6.8 what should i do?
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I have v3.6.0 on my phone uk o2 can i downgrade to 3.5? what are the benefits and its asking to update to 3.6.8 what should i do?
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Same here! I would like to know if I can downgrade to 3.5 from this version because having root will really change the game
Below 3.6.8 downgrade should work. Please use development forum only for development.
B1ackByte said:
Below 3.6.8 downgrade should work. Please use development forum only for development.
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And it DOES!
I followed the tutorial and now I have the device with 3.5 and full root.
By the way, YOU NEED TO BE PATIENT. Fire Phone takes forever in wiping cache and data. Just leave the phone for around 5 - 7 minutes n both cases even though it looks stacked.
And BE CAREFUL! This image is for AT&T... So the image is for the US customers and you won't be able to use AppStore unless you change your country to the US
Thanks, guys!
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Thanks to @SafinWasi @Dilbert1959 @Euneiro
Required
Code:
Android SDK
ADB
USB Debugging (see [user=5609616]@SafinWasi[/user]'s guide - [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-phone/general/guide-enable-usb-debugging-setup-t2859697"]HERE[/URL])
If you've managed to avoid the OTA update & are still on 3.5 - Simple. Download towelroot v3, make it ra1n, download SuperSU, then use Titanium or ES File Explorer to uninstall/disable Devices Services Platform.
For the rest of us who have updated to 3.5.1
Download Fire OS 3.5 - HERE
Rename to update.bin & drop it in to C:\
Boot phone into recovery by holding PWR + VOL UP
Select "Apply update from ADB"
Go to Device Manager - find "Fire" and select "Update driver". Go through the list of "All devices" to find Android Composite USB Interface and select it.
Unplug the phone, plug it back in, then open up a command prompt and type the following:
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adb sideload c:\update.bin
This will downgrade you to 3.5. When done, do a full wipe & reboot. Then install towelroot to obtain root access.
Please report any issues.
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I start a cmd prompt but when I enter the command " adb sideload c:\update.bin " it just runs the help file with adb commands, I am on the adb recovery screen and it says sideload OTA update using adb sideload <filename>. Not sure what I am doing wrong? help please, oh my device has download part of the new update, do I need to delete it first? I'm running 3.5.1 at&t
wont read update.bin
when I try to sideload it gives me a message "cannot read update.bin" maybe a corrupted dowload, i'll try downloading again or any other suggestions?
Must Be on Nougat Rom!!!
I recommend Starting on freshly wiped rom but.
Download from device and on PC.
This requires Package Disabler Pro Be Installed.
Playstoremod https://mega.nz/#!LERxkDoI!qvkbyW-XkNoCIMFR_djr5Mtx4emt6_zCwG2KmFyQU0A
Extract zip
Install apks as normal once extracted. (From device download)
From Device
Enable Usb Debugging
Disable Verify apps over USB
Enable all disabled apps
From PC
Plug phone into computer watch phone screen accept usb debugging key for computer
Run Install_PlayStore_Rom.bat
Follow Instruction On Cmd Screen
Once Install Is All Done
On device
Select Pixel For Home Launcher
Open Settings/Application/Default Application under Calling Select Phone
Open Language and Input
Open Virtual Keyboards and click manage keyboards and turn on GBoard keyboard
Open Developer Options
Set Window Animation scale to .05x
Set Transition Animation scale to .05x
Set Animation Duration scale to .05x
Open settings goto accessibility
Enable all the servicesexcept talkback unless you want it
In settings open applications
Open applications manager
Goto menu select speciall access
In Phone Administrators enable all except android device manager unless you want that
Now click back button and open Draw over other apps and enable all
Click back button and open Modify system settings enable all
Click back button and open Notification access enable all
Open Rom Control and Everything Installed will be accessed there
Features
Pixel Dialer V8 With working Video Calling
Pixel Contacts
Google Camera
AOSP Browser
Google Messenger
Google Clock
Google Calculator
Call Recording Via BoldBeast
Rom Control Mods
DNS66 Ad Blocking
Status Bar Mod
Torchlight With Volume Buttons
Access To IMS Settings And Advanced Calling
Keylight Duration Settings
Battery Bar +
Status Bar Internet Speed
Recent Bar In Notification Panel
Button Remapping Via AIO Gestures
Volume Button Music Skip
Fingerprint Gesters
Led Control Via Light Flow App
Volume Panel Mod
Already running on my phone enjoy
All credit goes to the dev in Verizon thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...ougatplaystorerommodadbinstall-t3560360/page3
just wanted to post it here for our devices being as I was the crashdummy to test it lol.
What doesn't work for us is wifi calling
What's the decryption key for the download?
asterisq* said:
What's the decryption key for the download?
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Try now
Xcod3rX said:
Try now
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Thank you.
Got it up and running. Needed to make a few changes (enabling certain apps with Package Disable Pro), but other than that it seems snappy. Will have to see how some of the extras work before I can form a solid opinion.
Does wifi calling and volte (HD voice) still work with the official Tmobile nougat release?
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Just works from stock?
What type of ROM Controls are there
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what is this exactly, is this just to add a feature to my stock nougat. I dont want to damage my phone
So do you have to use both the pc and phone or was the directions trying to say you could choose the method?
No replies here folks.... Somebody is going to have to step up and do the mod and report back for us on tmobile. We need a volunteer.
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I linked the original thread I just posted it here because it works on our devices also. Instead of trying to be ungrateful maybe take a moment and read. My directions are correct, and very understandable to anyone who knows how to read and most importantly follow directions as stated.
Guess I don't know how to read. Thanks for posting this though.
Xcod3rX said:
I linked the original thread I just posted it here because it works on our devices also. Instead of trying to be ungrateful maybe take a moment and read. My directions are correct, and very understandable to anyone who knows how to read and most importantly follow directions as stated.
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Actually your directions are not that easy to read or understand.
The OP states a list of steps to take "from PC" and none of those steps other than running the bat files are done from your PC. They are all things don't from phone.
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justda said:
Actually your directions are not that easy to read or understand.
The OP states a list of steps to take "from PC" and none of those steps other than running the bat files are done from your PC. They are all things don't from phone.
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They are clear to those actually looking to use it Instead of just looking to argue a useless point the first person to try it got it and so did a few others. As I stated I quoted the original post so anything you are not clear on then you ask there. This is only to let us tmobile users know it works. Now I will go back to life outside of XDA and leave you to argue with yourself.
Question did it work for you? Did you try? Do you already understand adb? If yes to any above then you should be able to follow directions
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They are clear to those actually looking to use it Instead of just looking to argue a useless point the first person to try it got it and so did a few others. As I stated I quoted the original post so anything you are not clear on then you ask there. This is only to let us tmobile users know it works. Now I will go back to life outside of XDA and leave you to argue with yourself.
Question did it work for you? Did you try? Do you already understand adb? If yes to any above then you should be able to follow directions
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Obviously it bothered you enough to edit the OP...
But you enjoy your high horse.
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Doesn't work for me. Pixel launcher FCs everytime. Guess I'll reformat my phone now...
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Obviously it bothered you enough to edit the OP...
But you enjoy your high horse.
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????some needs a cookie and attention. You go girl??????????
If you guys are having trouble getting it to work you could always just install nova launcher and make it pretty much identical if not better than the original pixel launcher. Or else there is another app called nougat UI for Android that looks promising but I haven't tried it yet.
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Xcod3rX said:
????some needs a cookie and attention. You go girl??????????
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**** guuurl, err body likes cookies! But I'm not in any dire need of attention. I just don't like it when someone make unnecessarily rude comments to a new member to XDA is looking for some help...
If you start a thread, even when you're just giving a link to more info people will ask questions. I've been there, started a few compilation threads over the past decade on XDA and it never fails... people hope that since you compiled the list you have the info... Not to mention it is a Verizon mod and tmobile people will have different questions. But you enjoy being an ass... I'm gonna run to Fred Meyers and grab some cookies.
estxxas said:
Doesn't work for me. Pixel launcher FCs everytime. Guess I'll reformat my phone now...
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I would reflash without wiping anything first. If it is only the launcher FC, a reflash without wiping might fix what ever went sideways during the initial install.
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estxxas said:
Doesn't work for me. Pixel launcher FCs everytime. Guess I'll reformat my phone now...
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I've had trouble with Pixel launcher as well. No problems during the beta, but after "official" it mysteriously stopped working.
Working awesome here! Nice and smooth!
I found the easiest way to install this through adb is, make sure you have adb/fastboot installed on your computer, DL the play store mod file, extract it and all you have to do is CLICK on the play store rom.bat and it automatically opens the command window and the directions on there will guide you through the process.
MAKE SURE your home screen grid on the TouchWiz launcher is set to 5 x 5 as that is the default grid on the Pixel launcher. If it is set different on the TW launcher it messes with the Pixel launcher viewing. It offsets the app icon grid and makes icon s look crooked on the screen and widgets are all out of place also.
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