Hi. Can someone point me to a simple Custom ROM for kindle fire?
What I need is:
- stable
- simple, no need for theme or other custom
- tablet mode (optional)
- home screen lock-able, also preferable to be able to choose numbers of home screen. (I only need 1 home screen)
- good battery consumption (at least survive a day without charging for average use of streaming)
This kindle intended to be used by my kid (2-3 years old), so basically using several game apps, you tube, vvvideos
I tried
- jandycane, good, but can't lock home screen, cmiiw.
- hellfire 2.5, current ROM, trying for several day, no tablet mode, lock screen is portrait only
- 10.2 sgt7; battery drain faster than jandycane
Any opinion are welcomed.
Thanks in advance
Hascode Stock Android
Have you tried Hashcode's Stock JB 4.3 ROM? On a kindle your never going to get a full day of online video streaming.
Thanks for the reply. I tried several ROM, including kitkats, trying out ART that was supposed to work better than other ROM for lower ram, but because of stability, I keep coming back to jandycane ROM
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Try downloading a different home screen launcher from the play store. I personally use Apex launcher, and you can set the number of home screens, size of the icons etc. I'm not quite sure what you mean by the "lockable" home screen, but if you mean that you cannot remove icons etc. Apex has that setting too, called "lock desktop". It also has the option to set it as tablet mode. For a child that young I'd also recommend removing the access to the app drawer completely, and just putting the required icons on the desktop, but if that isn't an option due to the number of apps installed for him/her Apex also allows you to customize the app drawer. This is a screen shot from my SG3, but I created an app drawer specifically for my 7-year-old.
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I have been running Launcher Pro Plus and use Desktop Visualizer to set Widgets with Custom Icons. If by any chance my EVO reboots or I turn it off, I loose all my widgets that were set on my homescreens. Wherever I had a widget set in will now say "Problem Loading Widget". This is a real pain in the A$$ after I put in plenty of time setting up my homescreens only to find them all jacked up after a reboot.
And Fede if you are on the site, please answer the questions and fix these issues on Launcher Pro's forums. Thanks.
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looks like it having troubles reading the location of the widgets on your sdcard
Do you use apps2sd, native froyo or otherwise?
If you're putting either Launcher Pro or any of the widgets/apps from your homes creen on ur sdcard, then that would certainly cause the type of problems you're having.
Not using app2sd, I just use titanium pro to back up all my apps then use the built in batch to move to internal memory. I do keep all apps that I use as widgets on internal memory. Should I just clean slate everything and start from scratch? This is just a pain in the a$$ every time I shut down or reboot.
Anyone know how to get in touch with Fede the developer of Launcher Pro program?
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BUMP, anyone else out there?
Well that's weird then. I guess try to start over fresh. Maybe clear the Launcher pro data/Defaults, or uninstall and reinstall I guess. That's pretty annoying.
I have never tried to contact the developer, but heard he's pretty responsive.
Hey... I think this thing makes phone calls too!
I guess he has his own forum for bug reports and such.
http://www.launcherpro.com/forum/
Hey... I think this thing makes phone calls too!
Yeah I am about to post up over there too. I was just trying to get a feel from users here. Thanks again.
I'm having the same issue - not with all of my apps, just some of them. Also, my custom bar at the bottom changed back to the stock launcher pro bar, and I'm getting force closes all the time w/ google and other apps. I'm thinking a fresh start might be in order for me too. I've screwed something up, and can't figure out what it was. It's fun to start over anyway
Hello, I've got a weird error that I don't even know how to begin tracking down. Not sure if this is an ICS issue, an app issue, or a device (hardware) issue.
Several times now, I get a problem were, after a reboot, all the text on my home screen - names for apps and text within widgets is mangled somehow. Like pixels inverted, or boxed over, etc. (see screenshot)
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The first couple of times this happened, a single reboot made it go away. However with my latest occurrence, I've rebooted several times without a fix.
EDIT: It seems like my data connection may also require examination? Since on the 3rd or 4th reboot I was in my office with a solid WiFi connection (versus previous reboots I was in my car en-route), the problem has now gone away again.
My initial reboot this morning was as a quick-fix attempt at an absent data connection. Guess I'm off to research these "radios" everyone keeps on about...
EDIT 2: Ok, perhaps ignore the above. After a reboot made this go away, it has now come back spontaneously (i.e. just noticed it sitting in the cradle with the error again - no reboot this time.) CRUUUUD.
Are you using a custom Kernel? Some 'Overclock' the GPU to 512MHz, while Stock is 384MHz. Some devices can't handle the increase and cause screen artifacts. Post your Kernel details and I'm sure someone will point you in the direction of another Kernel if this is the case.
Not that I know of - should be all stock, since I haven't rooted or unlocked anything yet (just got the phone a couple of weeks ago).
Thanks for the help.
Stock launcher? Or using nova/apex etc?
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Hi,
Another thread...:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646985
Nothing related to GPU overclock...just about this possibility...
Looking in different threads in Q&A/General.
If you are using the stock launcher...I think I saw a topic with this weird issue with the stock launcher...but I can not find it anymore
In any case clear data/cache of your current launcher,reboot and see...If you're on another launcher than stock,reinstall...
I speak only for the launcher issue.
Yep, stock launcher. Thanks for the other thread.
Seems to be at bay now. Will keep an eye on it.
Hey there
The only custom ROM I have tried that has quick settings icons in the drawer is Team Venom's Viper. I have recently installed Android Revolution HD 15 and I am loving it, however it does not have the quick settings icons mentioned. I tried Googling and I stumbled upon several different applications for that purpose, but none of them work the way I want it to, including Extended Controls and Control Panel.
I am currently using the Extended Controls widget in one of the home screens and I have the Control Panel application installed, however when you open the drawer you still have to tap "Control Panel" and then you see the icons, not immediately. In the Viper ROM, when you opened the drawer you would see the icons and you can swipe left and right to reveal the other ones, and there was also a Quick Settings menu on the bottom which had them in a horizontal format, but I am guessing this one is developed by and only for Viper.
This is how I want it to appear:
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"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
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Any ideas?
Thank you
EDIT: I'd also like to know if it is possible to get the AOSP lockscreen that was available to enable on Team Venom's Viper as well. Thanks!
no the mod is not out till now so your only way is to use apps like widgetsoid and stuff hope i helped and a thanks would be gr8
I had the same problem. None of the currently release JB roms ahve quick settings. Regarding the lockscreen you could always try lockscreen applications like 'widget locker' I know for a fact widget locker has the lockscreen you mentioned.
Well it's weird that Team Venom's Viper has it. I really miss that feature, it was probably the one I used most.
Yeah, I stumbled upon WidgetLocker and I got the Pro version after trying the normal one, it's really good, although you don't get several unlocking options like the real AOSP lockscreen, but then again I only used one of them which is unlock so it doesn't matter. Haha..
Thanks for your reply and help.
Try Widgetsoid app from Play
That is awesome. I did not know how to configure it at first but now that I have, it's amazing. Thank you so much, it does exactly what I want it to. If only it had a swipe left and right feature, but then again you can't always get 100% of what you want haha! I think the donate version has it, though, I might as well donate for it.
Hello,
Has anyone tried the Android 4.4 KitKat Launcher released for Nexus 5 on their Note 8.0?
"To install the new launcher (Google Home), you’ll have to install 3 different apps – Google Play Services 4.0, Google Search, and the Google Home .apk. "
If so, is it working ok? how's the performance with the new launcher?
Thanks for your help :good:
I'm currently using the launcher as my daily driver, and aside from a couple bugs (app drawer seems crowded, and the keyboard pops up randomly upon returning to home), it runs rather well. I'm enjoying this psuedo-Kitkat UI!
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jlanik4 said:
I'm currently using the launcher as my daily driver, and aside from a couple bugs (app drawer seems crowded, and the keyboard pops up randomly upon returning to home), it runs rather well. I'm enjoying this psuedo-Kitkat UI!
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Could you please post some screenshots? Thanks!
Sorry, I cant. When I try to upload screenshots, it says it has the incorrect JPEG file extension. Can you download the launcher?
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Wrong section..sorry..
The launcher runs fine. and looks ok,
I have gotten too used to touchwiz to like anything else,
however, this can also be used as an app i.e hitting back button does not close it.In that way it provides most of its functionality on demand and serves good for hands-free operation when needed, though s-voice did that kinda similar too.
App Drawer does not have any menus or settings so nothing much to write home about there, other than it's obviously different.
I have it set up minimally for reading stuff only (news and books) and here are screen shots.
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.
EDIT: I just Realized that I replied to an almost amonth old post.
Hello,
I just wanted to share a macro I created to automatically switch launchers depending on what screen I was using. It works flawlessly, it's really fast too, and it works even with the screen off
It will not show the annoying notice to set the default launcher that some of them usually show.
Its currently set to the following launchers:
Niagara Launcher = Folded
One UI Home = Unfolded
However, this can be easily changed from the local variables in the macro
V1
Shorter delay (may fail more often) and no support to app continuation when switching screens
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Download
V2
Slightly longer delay, support for app continuation when switching displays
Download
What app is needed to run the macro?
Found it.
may i know what app is this ??
i found it
How?
Can we have a little more instruction on this please.
How do you run this??
Humo0915 said:
Hello,
I just wanted to share a macro I created to automatically switch launchers depending on what screen I was using. It works flawlessly, it's really fast too, and it works even with the screen off
It will not show the annoying notice to set the default launcher that some of them usually show.
Its currently set to the following launchers:
Niagara Launcher = Folded
One UI Home = Unfolded
However, this can be easily changed from the local variables in the macro
V1
Shorter delay (may fail more often) and no support to app continuation when switching screens
View attachment 5869861
Download
V2
Slightly longer delay, support for app continuation when switching displays
View attachment 5869887
Download
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I can't get this to work and not really sure what variable to set the launcher for the Unfolder / Folded. Help please!