[Q] Any experience with Contacts+ app? - Samsung Galaxy W I8150

Hello guys & gals!
I've had it with CM9's People app's shortcomings.
So, I'm trying out Contacts +.
Anyone tried using this app before in place of the People app?
Please, share your experience... if nothing too bad, I'm seriously thinking of hiding the People app permanently.
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Just used it, my reply: IT IS GREAT...
I already removed my phone/contracts/messages apps and replaced them with this.
And @contacts+
Could I add your app to my Rom? I will add your name in the credits
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I'm using this app for a while too, and it's great!
Facebook integration and contact sync is ok. I've found only one bug, but i've already signaled it (https://contacts.zendesk.com/requests/1209)
Integration with other app, phone and messages is functional and easy to configure, and the app is smooth and quickly
Really a good job!

Contacts+ said:
Hey @pepoluan,
Glad to hear you like Contacts+, I'd love to hear what you think about our app and if you have any suggestions for us,
we're working hard on making the perfect contacts app, and we do it by listening to feedback from our users.
Feel free to send us suggestions or report issues via Contacts+ settings > feedback.
BTW, Contacts+ relies on the People app for some things, so I wouldn't recommend freezing it on your device, just drag the Contacts+ icon to your home screen instead of your People app, and let the other one stay alive.
You can also add shortcuts from your widgets drawer to get fast access to the Messages, Call log and Dialer screens in Contacts+.
Thanks,
The Contacts+ team.
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Ah, I see...
Don't worry, I won't actually freeze the People app ... I'll just hide it from the drawer
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Facebook update

So Facebook has finally been updated and we have a menu button, but it looks like they removed the contact sync options :/
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alsex87 said:
So Facebook has finally been updated and we have a menu button, but it looks like they removed the contact sync options :/
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looks great! at least they are listening, I've had a couple of updates over the last week or so!
Lets hope for another quick update which restores the contacts sync
ty for this, wow new UI rocks, I'd throw thanks if i wasn't on xda app
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Yeah it is much better.. they finally matched the mobile web UI. Hope we get contact sync back.
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Given sync was removed from the Nexus S I doubt we'll get it back on the GN.
Finally, a Facebook update thats worthwhile. It looks more like the iOS version now which is surprisingly a good thing!
alsex87 said:
So Facebook has finally been updated and we have a menu button, but it looks like they removed the contact sync options :/
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I was about to write the exact same thing.
Facebook's contact sync is still in the app, but it's only accessible through the legacy (read: physical) menu button.
Looks like facebook just got lazy and didn't carry over the entire settings menu into the new ui.
Maybe a nice dev can fix their crap and give you a way to access that 2nd menu?
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mduran1023 said:
Facebook's contact sync is still in the app, but it's only accessible through the legacy (read: physical) menu button.
Looks like facebook just got lazy and didn't carry over the entire settings menu into the new ui.
Maybe a nice dev can fix their crap and give you a way to access that 2nd menu?
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Nah, afaik it's really FB that doesn't let it sync. Got something to do with FB refusing to use Google's APIs. There's a post on that issue somewhere, can't find it atm. Unless FB change their attitude, we won't be seeing sync in Android.
You are indeed correct.
Hadn't heard of this before, so did some digging and apparently Google got tired of giving FB special access to do a pseudo-sync of contacts (in other words, even though FB data was in the contacts app, it didn't actually sync to google contacts).
I'll have to keep this in mind when I get around to picking up my own Nexus.
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new fb update ! I love the new UI, it looks better than the last version.
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For me the profile pictures is only what I need and for that I have used this software with great success several times
http://heartofangel.com/google-contact-sync/
jvvpc said:
For me the profile pictures is only what I need and for that I have used this software with great success several times
http://heartofangel.com/google-contact-sync/
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Works well!
Does anyone get facebook notifications i have not had any yet on my GN or does anykne know how to fix it?
Is no-one else having the same UI glitches that I have?
When I pull down to refresh, it doesn't pull the feed down, just the bar at the top. Looks really clumsy and I don't think it's meant to behave like this.
Also, it gives me notifications for unread messages every half hour, regardless of whether there are new ones or not.
jvvpc said:
For me the profile pictures is only what I need and for that I have used this software with great success several times
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Annie the Eagle said:
Works well!
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Does work well. Wish the images were Hi-Res though.
Also, deleting messages doesn't work reliably. I don't get it... If this was iPhone, it'd get fixed immediately but Android seems to get an 'almost works' version every time.

The MUST HAVE app for Android 4.0

Since we have today our fully working ICS rom, I would like to share this app
HaxSync
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mots.haxsync
It's sync your facebook contacts (Pictures and status updates) with your phone contacts in the same way ICS sync your contacts with google plus (High res contact pictures)
The app it's only 99 cents and IMO it's totally worth it.
BTW: I hold no relationship with the developer of this app, im just a happy customer.
Try it you wont regret.
solracarevir said:
Since we have today our fully working ICS rom, I would like to share this app
HaxSync
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mots.haxsync
It's sync your facebook contacts (Pictures and status updates) with your phone contacts in the same way ICS sync your contacts with google plus (High res contact pictures)
The app it's only 99 cents and IMO it's totally worth it.
BTW: I hold no relationship with the developer of this app, im just a happy customer.
Try it you wont regret.
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whats different between this and the official facebook app sync feature?
i thought you were going to say Chrome browser as the must have app
why pay .99 cents when this feature is already free?...
HTCMDA said:
why pay .99 cents when this feature is already free?...
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Is it a built-in feature of ICS? Because for me it only syncs Google+ contacts and completely ignores facebook contacts. Pictures don't come up or anything. Neither do their icons show in Handcent SMS
Goofy317 said:
Is it a built-in feature of ICS? Because for me it only syncs Google+ contacts and completely ignores facebook contacts. Pictures don't come up or anything. Neither do their icons show in Handcent SMS
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no, it's built into the official facebook app. I guess that app is included in the skyrocket port. you have to go into facebook settings and choose SYNC.
That said, it looks like my contacts (i use Go Contacts) defaults to sync with google+ before it uses facebook for photos.
minotauri said:
whats different between this and the official facebook app sync feature?
i thought you were going to say Chrome browser as the must have app
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Haha I second that... CHROME!!!
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I third google chrome. And this kind of goes without saying but, Trebuchet
minotauri said:
no, it's built into the official facebook app. I guess that app is included in the skyrocket port. you have to go into facebook settings and choose SYNC.
That said, it looks like my contacts (i use Go Contacts) defaults to sync with google+ before it uses facebook for photos.
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I've done that already but still nothing... It's not really a big deal its just a pet peeve of mine to have contacts without pictures, thanks anyway bro
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there's a fully working ICS ROM for T989? um...do tell
gwingzero said:
there's a fully working ICS ROM for T989? um...do tell
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Yeah man just go on to the development forums and it should be on the first page. You could also search for it. Instructions are all there. There are a couple of bugs, most notably the auto rotation doesn't work. But other than that it works perfectly for most, including me I would suggest reading the entire thread to gain a little insight into what has been going on and to be a little safer with the installation and all that.... GOOD LUCK!!
When I had my Galaxy Nexus back in December I know there was no Facebook sync available for ICS at the time, I don't know if they've updated it back then.
But you can use Friencaster to sync all your contacts and pictures.
This reminds me though, has anyone else noticed there's no People app? Is that a Nexus only app or just missing?
solracarevir said:
fully working ICS rom
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Did I miss a memo?
I have a question, Facebook from the sky rocket ICS port won't let me access the pull down notifications. What I mean is, I'll get a notification, open the pull down in the app, and it shows me what's new but I can't touch it to access it, it does absolutely nothing.
Anyone know of a better app for Facebook?
Dfjcisnv
Imma wait until all the bugs are all ironed out, I'm not that thirsty for Ics like some who will sacrifice bugs and stuff not working just to "have" ics
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rmarquez1974 said:
I have a question, Facebook from the sky rocket ICS port won't let me access the pull down notifications. What I mean is, I'll get a notification, open the pull down in the app, and it shows me what's new but I can't touch it to access it, it does absolutely nothing.
Anyone know of a better app for Facebook?
Dfjcisnv
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I've found that touching it about 50 times does the trick lol but it is annoying... Use friendcaster for now, it works great
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Goofy317 said:
I've found that touching it about 50 times does the trick lol but it is annoying... Use friendcaster for now, it works great
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Thank you kindly, that works a lot better for now.
Dfjcisnv
you can also try syncmypix it's free.

Anybody else finds the ICS gmail app very annoying?

The gmail app in ICS added the ability to scroll left/right for the previous/next email. I find this feature to be more annoying than useful.
Most of my emails cannot fit on one screen so I have to scroll left/right to see the entire email. But a lot of times when I scroll, I accidentally scrolled to the previous/next email, rather than the left/right part of THIS email. I find it very hard to stay on this email when I scroll, it's very easy to jump to the previous/next email. I have to scroll very gently and slowly. If I scroll a bit fast, it jumps, if I scroll a bit more, it jumps.
i couldn't agree more. i do so wish i could double-tap to fit the email in the screen.
I prefer it actually. I get mostly promo emails, most of which i dont read and makes for faster flipping through and deleting. The double tap zoom would be nice though
I can't stand it or the ICS email app either one. I can no longer use my me.com (Apple) email address on my phone with ICS. I cannot manually put in the ports and servers and stuff. Works like a champ on GB. And it will not work with the exchange email settings in ICS either. why did they have to **** up something that was working perfectly fine to begin with. Sometimes innovation and change are just done for the hell of it not because it is better!!!!
I hate the gmail noises and always delete it. Use secure9 mail
Backup and uninstall your ICS Gmail app through TB and place this GB Gmail app in system/app.
Here is the apk.
Click Thanks if I helped.
DannyB513 said:
I can't stand it or the ICS email app either one. I can no longer use my me.com (Apple) email address on my phone with ICS. I cannot manually put in the ports and servers and stuff. Works like a champ on GB. And it will not work with the exchange email settings in ICS either. why did they have to **** up something that was working perfectly fine to begin with. Sometimes innovation and change are just done for the hell of it not because it is better!!!!
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Could not agree more sir.
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aranurea said:
Uninstall through TB and flash place this in system/app.
Here is the apk.
Here is the widget.
Click Thanks if I helped.
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Thanks but could you tell us what it is?
513263337 said:
Thanks but could you tell us what it is?
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Likely the old Gmail
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Oh damn. I read Email and not Gmail. I'll upload mine and link them when I get home.
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EDIT: Original link UPDATED for GMAIL app.

Facebook 1.9 update

update FACEBOOK 1.9.. sooooo damn smooth!! update people
I got fed up waiting on the Facebook app to be good and finally bought friendcaster pro. The interface, speed, and options are leaps and bounds better. And push notifications with pop ups that actually work better than the official app IMHO. Another one to keep an eye on is fast Facebook which is still in beta but very promising.
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App got quite the overhaul it seems, despite the sparse changelog.
First thing I tried though was contact sync and it still tried to sync all my contacts instead of existing ones, so I guess that's still broken.
I am so pissed that Facebook is shoving crap down my throat.
I don't want a Messenger and Camera app installed with Facebook.
Tempted to uninstall it now
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I am so pissed that Facebook is shoving crap down my throat.
I don't want a Messenger and Camera app installed with Facebook.
Tempted to uninstall it now
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Seriously...
It's bad enough that I have two camera apps (Fx Camera and Instagram) now you give me another one? Stop with these redundancies and make your app more cohesive and streamlined FB.
I'm still sticking with the mobile site.
Facebook is like a virus. They called their new shortcuts 'Camera' (like Google) and 'Messenger' (like Google). What's next? Calendar and People?
zapek666 said:
Facebook is like a virus. They called their new shortcuts 'Camera' (like Google) and 'Messenger' (like Google). What's next? Calendar and People?
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They can't be disabled either. Unreal.
The most confusing thing has to be the messenger. Do they want us to use the dedicated messenger app or the one in the FB app because now there is a shortcut for both in the app drawer
Facebook need to get slapped. All there apps sucks on android. Going to get my hands on apk of facebook . Then rip that **** right out of it... Hey mark. Hope Ur reading this..
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It is seriously smooth and improved. Not a fan of the "camera" app, but I already had their Messenger app installed so this just replaces it.
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BrotherG said:
The most confusing thing has to be the messenger. Do they want us to use the dedicated messenger app or the one in the FB app because now there is a shortcut for both in the app drawer
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Yeah they want you to use the new one I'm assuming. Although it just opens the FB app and moves to that tab. If you close it then open the FB app from its main icon, you just get taken to the messenger tab. Might as well just use the app only and hit the tab manually. At least its not super slow anymore so it'll be easy.
Honestly they can instantly remedy this by giving us settings options to show/hide the Camera and Messenger app shortcuts.
Can anyone explain how I can just install a facebook apk that doesn't include the shortcut icons?
If not, im removing facebook from the phone and using the web version instead.
far out I wish facebook wasn't used by so many people because I hate it.
Simmo3D said:
Can anyone explain how I can just install a facebook apk that doesn't include the shortcut icons?
If not, im removing facebook from the phone and using the web version instead.
far out I wish facebook wasn't used by so many people because I hate it.
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I deleted mine and couldn't be happier, I'm a decently social person, but I just find it a waste of time, but that is just me.
As for the a unified app, that doesn't have those shortcuts, I think I might be able to edit the apk, I'll give it a try.
Its so stupid to have two messenger icons... plus a extra camera button... is this why FB bought instagram? Just to have their own camera shortcut?
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since instagram released, i have been using fb less and less.
So Facebook loads up quicker now? I've noticed after using facebook for couple of days, it'll load slower. Tried it on two gnex, same result.
Sinfamy said:
I deleted mine and couldn't be happier, I'm a decently social person, but I just find it a waste of time, but that is just me.
As for the a unified app, that doesn't have those shortcuts, I think I might be able to edit the apk, I'll give it a try.
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Let me know how you go
I just uninstalled the app, and will use the mobile site from now on.
Is facebook also having the age-old wake-lock issue? Back when I installed it (Literally 2 months ago) I always had wake-lock issues under BetterBatteryStates called something "katana" even with manual syncing. Probably the reason why I hate the app so much.
Still doesn't load my news feed. Stupid app. Back to friendcaster!
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The interface was different for a second (messenger icon on top-right, able to post a status update without navigating to a screen outside of the News Feed), but then when I went to post a status update it FC'd and reverted to the old layout.
What?
OniV2 said:
The interface was different for a second (messenger icon on top-right, able to post a status update without navigating to a screen outside of the News Feed), but then when I went to post a status update it FC'd and reverted to the old layout.
What?
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Same for me as well. Weird.

[APP] Coloring Screen / Coloring Weather Screen

The next one good looking and promising app by Hamster Beat
Meet new Coloring Screen and Coloring Weather Screen designed for everyone who do not usually use live wallpapers.
Brand new way for customization and fascinating look for your home screen.
More than 20 stylish, cool and professional color effects and photo filters for your screen. Manual control of hues, colors, brightness, saturation and more and more.
Make your screen look completely personal and interactive. Automatic premium time of the day, seasons, weather and colors animations. Sun, rain, snow, lighning, frost, clouds and more!
Auto-pan feature to force wallpaper scrolling that is off by default on SGS3.
Do not miss a chance and give it a try now!
Hey, how is the app? Do you like it?
Hate the UI. To much focus on social media sites and to get ppl to buy your premium version and links to your other apps.it's probably an OK app,but u should redo the UI. Imho
Anyway good luck with it
zodiaxe66 said:
Hate the UI. To much focus on social media sites and to get ppl to buy your premium version and links to your other apps.it's probably an OK app,but u should redo the UI. Imho
Anyway good luck with it
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Yeah, i was thinking about it too. It's the fiest our app we add adv layers. It's still there are no ads or aur pushes. May be we have to reduce more apps visibility. Thanks!
exisapps said:
Yeah, i was thinking about it too. It's the fiest our app we add adv layers. It's still there are no ads or aur pushes. May be we have to reduce more apps visibility. Thanks!
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Yeah love that no adds is present.sorry i didn't mentioned that before.
Maybe move the social links to option menu and decrease purchase link and place it on top.shouldn't be to difficult to do and will add a more "clean" look to the app..
Edittherwise its a rather cool concept for those who want to personalize their look of the background/wallpaper
zodiaxe66 said:
Yeah love that no adds is present.sorry i didn't mentioned that before.
Maybe move the social links to option menu and decrease purchase link and place it on top.shouldn't be to difficult to do and will add a more "clean" look to the app..
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This "ads" appers only in free version in preview of premuim features...And this is not actually 'ads', clicking on it follows to buy all premium features pacj, nothing more
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Edittherwise its a rather cool concept for those who want to personalize their look of the background/wallpaper
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Hope so
You misunderstood me or your translator did.
There are NO adds in your app and i love that.
The link for your other apps is OK, but put them in settings menu.
I did not criticize your app in any way in my second post.on contrary
Exisapps something is wrong with the application.
First of all i bought the whole package and still shows me the premium content with the basket on the right side,something is wrong with the license?I l also sent you a crash report.The crash happens when you untick from location the "use wireless networks"
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Exisapps something is wrong with the application.
First of all i bought the whole package and still shows me the premium content with the basket on the right side,something is wrong with the license?I l also sent you a crash report.The crash happens when you untick from location the "use wireless networks"
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Do you still have premium content reminder and baskets? Actually, it works thru Google Play market application. I just ask Google Play for all user payments. Usually if you get connected to internet at least once a day it works fine.
Errors you reported already fixed. Update will be available soon. Thank you!
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Do you still have premium content reminder and baskets? Actually, it works thru Google Play market application. I just ask Google Play for all user payments. Usually if you get connected to internet at least once a day it works fine.
Errors you reported already fixed. Update will be available soon. Thank you!
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Ok just cleared data and cache.Now there is no premium content reminder and baskets.Waiting for the fix
Thank you
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The link for your other apps is OK, but put them in settings menu.
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I wish i can but i care much more about usability. There is no a lof of screen space to do this. And actually 'more apps' icon already placed on icons bar under preview (4th icon).
Thank you for an advice.
And battery life after one day is fine.Memory hovering around 200mb without killing applications.
Good job
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Nice, battery usage should be less. Remember it includes both battery usage of actual background lwp and settings activity. Same about memory usage )) Its because their names are the same.
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The following issues just resolved:
#1 Fixed constant crashes of settings in android wallpaper picker in Coloring Screen
#2 Fixed error with 'purchase all' resulting in -50% adv. layer appear again and premium features settings dissapear
#3 Fixed an important error leading to constant crashes on some devices (including Galaxy S, Galaxy S2, Galaxy Infuse 4g and more)
Update will be available in several hours.
Guys, after update and if all problems are gone i would really appreciate your ratings/comments on Google Play.
Thank you!
I'm in the UK but I can't use my £15 Google Play credit from buying the Nexus 7 to buy this App because it's listed in US Dollars? It says £1.23, but when I click to buy it says $1.99...?
OverHeel said:
I'm in the UK but I can't use my £15 Google Play credit from buying the Nexus 7 to buy this App because it's listed in US Dollars? It says £1.23, but when I click to buy it says $1.99...?
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Sorry for that, but we do not actually process payments. Is Google Play's job. I think its not a problem, did you try to buy it? Dollars should be converted automatically to euros.
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Finaly i bought Coloring Weather Screen. It's very good LWP. Battery consumption is really really low, and the effects are really cool.
What i would like to see in a future version if you please :
setting for the delay between weather update.
shortcuts on the desktop to switch between mode.
maybe some more default wallpapers (if this don't impact too much size of the apk)
Wow
Firstly I'd like to thank you for such a great app.
Secondly I'd like to see more Background pictures in this app.
Fix this and the app will be a killer!
WhiteSnake93 said:
Firstly I'd like to thank you for such a great app.
Secondly I'd like to see more Background pictures in this app.
Fix this and the app will be a killer!
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Thanks. I cant add a lot of pictures because of apk size. Live wallpapers can not be moved on sd ((
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