Is Google ridding Android of Roboto Font? - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

I couldn't help but notice in the 4.2 update, the roboto font which I loved is pretty much all gone from 4.2. Seems pretty dumb to get rid of it.
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msavic6 said:
I couldn't help but notice in the 4.2 update, the roboto font which I loved is pretty much all gone from 4.2. Seems pretty dumb to get rid of it.
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Nope, it's still Roboto, but they optimized the kerning and made it a little bolder (more legible). This was presumably done to take better advantage of the xxhdpi screens on the new Nexus devices. Check out this link, they do a pretty good comparison of the old and new text rendering methods:
http://m.androidcentral.com/yes-text-does-look-bit-different-android-42
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Hmmm...Now how can I flash it over CM10?

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Tounchwiz

Just asking is there a jb Rom with tounchwiz in the Rom?
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Sorry, gotta say it, but Tounchwiz?
TOUCHWIZ.
You won't find it anywhere.
Most people who are on the Nexus cannot stand OEM skins.
Also, no JB with Touchwiz ROMs except maybe on the SGS3 but I'm not even sure, I doubt it.
Thanks for that helpful information .
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Plz delete
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go for it ****
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No, official touchwiz phones haven't even gotten jelly bean.
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Wow did someone tell you that or you just waking up?
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Nexus devices are then only ones with Jelly Bean. Even the S3 doesn't have it yet.
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This might resemble what you want.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1669190
I recommend you get a Galaxy S3 if you like TouchWiz. Nexus devices use pure Android OS without the bloats.
This custom TW Launcher only work for Gingerbread for now, but you can follow its progress to see if it gets support for new version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1061883
Also you can download Cyanogenmod TouchWiz theme: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thomassafca.theme.touchwiz&feature=search_result
sense, touchwiz, motoblur all unnecessary junk. Wish more manufacturers would use vanilla android, but that's why I got a nexus.
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ACHILLES R32 said:
sense, touchwiz, motoblur all unnecessary junk. Wish more manufacturers would use vanilla android, but that's why I got a nexus.
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Thats true!
i find it ironic that ppl with touchwiz devices cant wait to flash aosp roms..and you a nexus user wants touchwiz. well to each their own.
i think there is a s3 add on that gives makes your phone like the s3 with touchwiz..you might wanna give that a try

[REQUEST] Samsung S III Keyboard

I have been browsing around for a ported keyboard from the S III for my SP GNEX and have not had any luck. Has anyone else seen one or can this be ported over? I love the style and all the options it has on the S III. Thanks for the help!!
BUMP for visability... Hoping someone with knowledge will see this. There is some interest as this has been viewed many times.
bump just because i love trying new things and having options
Bump, want it!
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benrees21 said:
Bump, want it!
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mm..i know this will sound stupid..but what does "bump" really mean...or do?
ferozfero said:
mm..i know this will sound stupid..but what does "bump" really mean...or do?
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It may not be possible but I cannot question that. Anyway like said above, I'm in for trying new things too.
Bump means or basically is letting people get aware of this topic by bumping it to the front/top. Its fine to do once every couple hours or so many over day by one person. Although if others help bump it makes it equally easier.
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I will love to try Samsung keyboard if possible
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ferozfero said:
mm..i know this will sound stupid..but what does "bump" really mean...or do?
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Threads are displayed in the forum by most recent. So whenever someone replies the thread goes back to the top of the thread list. So a "bump" back to the top.
I love keyboards and thus I support this. Samsung really integrates their stuff together like Sense... so I don't think its as easy as ripping the apk. Typically with past HTC IME keyboards had to be flashed through recovery to include all the proper files and placement.
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I don't know much about these stuff, but can't somebody with galaxy s3 can just take out the apk of the keyboard?
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Doubtful think it relys on system spps solution download a stock gs3 tom pull the apk out and see if it work' then you will know
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Bfitz26 said:
Doubtful think it relys on system spps solution download a stock gs3 tom pull the apk out and see if it work' then you will know
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Most likely needs framework etc.
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Why Samsung keyboard ? Samsung English keyboard is really ****ty which could not do simple typo correction. The best was consistently lousy from galaxy s2 to galaxy s3 ...
Try typing this sentence with Samsung keyboard
" Samsung keyboard always stupid ! " , compare this to android stock keyboard.
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I've been looking everywhere for an S3 keyboard port. Was hoping it was in the S3 Touchwiz addon pack, but see barely any mention of it.
I love the "handwrite" feature built in .. whether I'd use it or not
Madphone, the maker of the S3 addon port would probably be the best candidate to ask about this-- if he reads this or if anyone wants to hit him up.
There was actually a huge improvement from the SII & SIII keyboards.
I am an avid swype user but Samsung has integrated a swype like function into the keyboard. Also the handwrite feature is something I'd like to have.
Thanks for the input everyone. Hopefully we can keep this near the top and get this going!
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Trust me, you don't want the keyboard.
It's straight garbage...
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1ManWolfePack said:
Trust me, you don't want the keyboard.
It's straight garbage...
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Actually to people coming from Samsung devices in the past, they tend to like it better than the stock keyboards...
No trust me....you don't want that keyboard. -sways hand-
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He does lol I like the look as well
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Bump... It's been a while since this has been up. So hoping there is an update. Anyone?
god....whats with all the whining? I thought this would b simple....y cant sum1 just download the samsung stock rom n extract the kb?

What would be harder to do?

I was wondering what would be harder to port...............Touchwiz, Sense, or Aplications Platform(Motorola)?
I'm no expert on this topic but sense would most likely be the hardest to port. As for easiest I have no idea
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Yeah I'm liking how Motorola is going and I like the way touchwiz looks but people get mad when I ask about a non-stock ROM on a Google device.
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I'd say the Motorola I went to a Verizon store and played with the RAZR m. Widgets are nice and overall u.I. was smooth. Was ICS BTW... sense would be amazing and maybe stutter proof ( we do have a beast of a phone)
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I'd say the Motorola I went to a Verizon store and played with the RAZR m. Widgets are nice and overall u.I. was smooth. Was ICS BTW... sense would be amazing and maybe stutter proof ( we do have a beast of a phone)
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I don't think it would run that great...
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There's a guy in the dev section who has been working on the ports , still not mega stable so they all look like a pain. Give him a message am sure he has more info
J
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NO offense but IMO, Holo is the prettiest launcher so far. Nothing can replace Holo on a GNex.
But looking at the progresses, sense seems to be the most easiest (or most worked on) so far cuz months ago i saw TW ports and Sense ports but nowadays i only see Sense ports.
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but people get mad when I ask about a non-stock ROM on a Google device.
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not mad, annoyed. we roll with the nexus exactly because it runs vanilla android.
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not mad, annoyed. we roll with the nexus exactly because it runs vanilla android.
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I like it for a little while and then it gets boring and I like change..

4.2 heavier just to sell devices?

I was thinking about the 4.2 update, and it runs slower than 4.1, you can totally see it.
In 4.2 update there is no big improvement compared to 4.1 (maybe only lockscreen widgets may add some weight), so what do you think, is it just bad coding or marketing?
4.2 has been amazing since I started using it today on my galaxy nexus. Battery life improved by at least 4 hours no doubt. I haven't noticed the speed difference on this ROM seems the same... As for the marketing of course they use it as a marketing tool, same as the iPhone . software is key in selling devices , no one wants the same thing
with new hardware..
I honestly believe Google has done this on purpose, feed us little bits here and there.. Preparing us for probably the greatest update to come in 5.0!!!
-xyience
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4.2 is as same fast as 4.1, I didn't get any lags or "sags" in it (Using it since yakju OTA)
I have noticed that any ROM starts to lag with new CWM recovery backup (I think it's those "Blobs" fault" with 99999999 files)
Its actually a bit faster. Its only heavier on the system ROM size.
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Smokeey said:
Its actually a bit faster. Its only heavier on the system ROM size.
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I agree, it feel smoother, I'm doing a full installation using the factory image.
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Mine definitely seems just as smooth as on 4.1

Google working on Android 4.3

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...and-testing-android-4-3-its-still-jelly-bean/
Any thoughts? Google might unveil 4.3 on the I/O this May instead of KLP 5.0. I could be wrong though. Honestly I could care less if it's KLP or 4.3 I'm just hoping that Google fixes what they broke on 4.2.
Anyone's guess here. Maybe a quick update to 4.3 for minor issues, and jump to 5.0 later in the summer. I've seen reports of server logs with Android 5.0.1 on a Google X device, and now this report of 4.3. I think JBQ and his team aren't sleeping much these days.
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I'm guessing 4.3 this coming May and later this year it will be the next Nexus + KLP. Anyhow in less than 30 days we'll know
I hope 4.3 will be just an update. An update like bug fixing shouldn't need a special event. Then a Motorola Google phone or Nexus (or maybe it's same) for a Google I/O. KLP should also be there with the new devices.
"The Android 4.3 devices I've seen so far are Nexus 4 and Nexus 7"
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"The Android 4.3 devices I've seen so far are Nexus 4 and Nexus 7"
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I honestly think that they are gonna give us support for 4.3 but kill us off on KLP.
But we will still have our great devs! :thumbup:
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Personally i would like to have the 4.2 memory errors and leaks fixed,4.2.2 was good but i removed my custom roms and i have tried many,they all had the same errors,lags etc.Now i am on stock 4.1.2 rooted with busybox installed and the louder jelly bean nexus add on for sound.
4.3 ?Honestly i expect bug fixes for Samsung Galaxy nexus.
I'm always anxious for new builds. Any word of Babel being implemented into 4.3?
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I'm always anxious for new builds. Any word of Babel being implemented into 4.3?
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I think that may be the update to fix bugs and add babel along with security stuff maybe.
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hope they won't change coding again. It would take "ages" for custom roms to settle down again
I was hoping that 5.0 would be released at I/O and come to my galaxy nexus just to tide me over until I upgrade from my galaxy nexus. 4.3 will probably be a minor update, sort of like 4.2 was and will probably break more things than fix things on my galaxy nexus.
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msavic6 said:
I was hoping that 5.0 would be released at I/O and come to my galaxy nexus just to tide me over until I upgrade from my galaxy nexus. 4.3 will probably be a minor update, sort of like 4.2 was and will probably break more things than fix things on my galaxy nexus.
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Wow, you come across so negative!
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Soldier 2.0 said:
Wow, you come across so negative!
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My galaxy nexus worked perfectly on 4.1.2, battery life was decent as well, but 4.2.2 ruined my nexus, so many bugs, lag and battery suffered as well. The galaxy nexus has its fair share of issues as well and after owning it for 16 months, it is beginning to wear on me. I still love it but its becoming more of a love-hate relationship.
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msavic6 said:
My galaxy nexus worked perfectly on 4.1.2, battery life was decent as well, but 4.2.2 ruined my nexus, so many bugs, lag and battery suffered as well. The galaxy nexus has its fair share of issues as well and after owning it for 16 months, it is beginning to wear on me. I still love it but its becoming more of a love-hate relationship.
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Hmmm...I've been delighted with 4.2.2 on my GNex. Never run smoother or been more stable than now. Other than a minor issue with Bluetooth handoff between vehicles and house phone, it's good.
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Mine runs beautifully. Idk if it is actually something since I haven't been back to 4.1 since the ota but it seemed smoother. 4.2 is smooth too but 4.1 just seemed... Different... I like 4.2 too though. I love my nexus and won't upgrade until probably late 2014, no reason to...
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hope bugs on 4.2.2 get solved on 4.3. and if v5 release, maguro get the update also
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Hmmm...I've been delighted with 4.2.2 on my GNex. Never run smoother or been more stable than now. Other than a minor issue with Bluetooth handoff between vehicles and house phone, it's good.
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That's interesting, 4.2.2 just feels like a rushed release to me, lock screen widgets lag and don't seem very thought out and the Bluetooth issues are annoying as well. Even with fresh stock images flashed, there is still a bit of sluggishness.
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Google on Android 4.3
Will it be work on Galaxy Nexus?
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Will it be work on Galaxy Nexus?
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2 weeks till we find out.
msavic6 said:
That's interesting, 4.2.2 just feels like a rushed release to me, lock screen widgets lag and don't seem very thought out and the Bluetooth issues are annoying as well. Even with fresh stock images flashed, there is still a bit of sluggishness.
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Agreed. Personally, I would much rather have a very polished 4.3JB on my "aging" nexus, than jumping to a rough KLP.
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