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You guys can obviously reply with your favorite feature(s) of 2.2, but are there any more subtle changes than overall performance boost you guys noticed?
For me, I like how the 3G looks like now. It's mundane and stupid, but I like how it's more curved rather than blocky. I don't have 4G in my area so I'm curious if the 4G looks similar to the new 3G or if it retains the old look.
I appreciate the little touches of color HTC added to some of their icons I'm still poking around but that jumped out at me right off the bat.
avalst said:
I appreciate the little touches of color HTC added to some of their icons I'm still poking around but that jumped out at me right off the bat.
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Oh yeah, I thought something looked off when I had to do the unlock pattern for the first time.
Is it just me or did the notification bar change a little? I use handcent for messaging, and usually when I got two messages in a row the notification bar just had the handcent image at the top. Now it shows 2, 3 or however many unread messages I have.
Very nice. I'm loving my phone even more.
Yeah, I dig the new 3G logo - it takes it in line with how the Incredible looks. I also like the "default" picture for those who don't have a photo for Caller ID. The 3D glossy Android looks great. Also, having Facebook statuses and pending Birthdays when someone calls on the call screen is awesome too.
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Yeah, I dig the new 3G logo - it takes it in line with how the Incredible looks. I also like the "default" picture for those who don't have a photo for Caller ID. The 3D glossy Android looks great. Also, having Facebook statuses and pending Birthdays when someone calls on the call screen is awesome too.
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Oh, and I noticed (but just now confirmed it) the AM/PM symbol is slightly smaller than it was before; prior to the update, the AM/PM would be the same font size as the time, but now it's like 1-2 pts smaller.
I like that sound and display are seperated in the settings menu now.
I like my benchmarks A LOT
I like the flashlight, and I like that I can "Set Install Location"
I like that the settings>applications>manage_applications menu opens so fast now
I like the new market, and how they are using tabs in some system menu's (like the applications menu)
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I like that the settings>applications>manage_applications menu opens so fast now
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YES this was a HUGE, GARGANTUAN, MONOLITHIC improvement!!!!
Im on 4G now and its a squared off 4G with 3 possible bars for service, not sure what the old one looked like but it looks the same, but the new texting layout is somewhat nice, i liked the older style layout but i like how it tells you how many unread on in the top corner and how many texts you have going with each person, now it looks like a high score table to see who i can text the most in a month... haha
Theres one of these small changes I absolutely hate. Remember that cool looking 3Dish bag icon in the market (top left). It now looks the same as the app icon. Which is crappay!
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Theres one of these small changes I absolutely hate. Remember that cool looking 3Dish bag icon in the market (top left). It now looks the same as the app icon. Which is crappay!
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The market update notification changed to look the same as the app icon?
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Im on 4G now and its a squared off 4G with 3 possible bars for service, not sure what the old one looked like but it looks the same, but the new texting layout is somewhat nice, i liked the older style layout but i like how it tells you how many unread on in the top corner and how many texts you have going with each person, now it looks like a high score table to see who i can text the most in a month... haha
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Do you use Handcent? I thought the default messaging program didn't have a visible count on sending messages. Is this a new feature of the default messaging app or are you using Handcent? The Handcent notification bar icon has the little green circle with white font for number of unread messages.
Sounds like the 4G bar looks the same - it was not as squared off as the 3G symbol - I think only because the 4 seemed wider than the 3.
I don't notice much of a difference. Sence is still the lethargic turd it always was.
nebenezer said:
... and I like that I can "Set Install Location"
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How? I can't find this setting anywhere
natefuhr said:
How? I can't find this setting anywhere
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Look in the app drawer
Yeah i'm digging it
Props to HTC sense is bomb
Oh yeah I forgot to add that I love how the security pattern has a timer on it like the Droid X had when it launched (I think I read that at least) - you can set it to come on after a certain number of minutes rather than every time the screen is shut off!
HUGE plus in my book. I want the security there in case someone steals my phone, but not make me swipe it every single time while I text with someone over the course of 10 minutes.
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Look in the app drawer
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Wow... feeling noob here... still not seeing it....
I know where settings are but I can't find the actual check box or whatever it is to select the default install location
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Wow... feeling noob here... still not seeing it....
I know where settings are but I can't find the actual check box or whatever it is to select the default install location
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It's not in settings, its an app in the app drawer. It's called "SetInstallLocation"
the multi touch keyboard is awesome. even though I'm using the cm6 one
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One thing I noticed is the vibrate feedback from hitting the buttons -- it seems shorter and softer.
I know I already said this but DAMN I love how the security pattern doesn't require you to enter it now after EVERY single time you turn the screen off.
Even Gmail looks a little different. A lot of the physical look of apps seem to be more polished looking too.
I just stumbled across how to modify the order of the status bar icons on the top right corner (clock, wifi, cdma, gps, etc). This is something that has eluded me for a while, and I was curious to figure it out. Not sure if anyone else has done this yet or not.
Is there any value in pursuing this further, in order to figure out a way to automate the process, so that the user can choose their order, perhaps via an app?
Worse case scenario, it can already be done manually, but it is not very custom / repeatable, w/o modding each users desired order one at a time, which isn't incredibly interesting to me .
hasn't ever crossed my mind as something i'd like to be able to do.
Yeah, that's why I wanted to check. To get a gauge whether this is something worth pursuing. I know I've been asked about this back in the Hero days, but other than just being able to do it, not sure the practical application / value...
You know -- I'm not sure if it's within the same realm, but an application that could turn them off and on would be nice. I know certain ones can be turned off in AOSP/CM.
A real world situation: I'm using a Sense ROM, which has the signal (not differentiating between 1x and 3G), time, battery, etc. in the status bar. If I use a clock widget with battery, I no longer need the battery indicator or the time for that matter. I actually use Real Signal to check my data signal strength and whether or not I have an EVDO connection. Both the clock widget and Real Signal eliminate my need for the same icons on the status bar. What's the sense of having widgets or other notifications just to show information that's already in the status bar?
My 2 cents, at least. I also appreciate all of the mods and development you've done for us EVO users, by the way!
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You know -- I'm not sure if it's within the same realm, but an application that could turn them off and on would be nice. I know certain ones can be turned off in AOSP/CM.
A real world situation: I'm using a Sense ROM, which has the signal (not differentiating between 1x and 3G), time, battery, etc. in the status bar. If I use a clock widget with battery, I no longer need the battery indicator or the time for that matter. I actually use Real Signal to check my data signal strength and whether or not I have an EVDO connection. Both the clock widget and Real Signal eliminate my need for the same icons on the status bar. What's the sense of having widgets or other notifications just to show information that's already in the status bar?
My 2 cents, at least. I also appreciate all of the mods and development you've done for us EVO users, by the way!
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I was thinking this same thought. Such an app would be great in instances where the user would use clock and battery widgets and not need it on the bar. On the other side, if a user decides to get rid of their widgets it would be great to be able to get the battery and clock back on the bar through an app rather than hardcoding the smali files.
I think this idea has potentials. Jschisurf I vote yay on this.
If you could arrange and toggle yes but it doesn't make sense to have you do all that work just to be able to swap them around
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If you could arrange and toggle yes but it doesn't make sense to have you do all that work just to be able to swap them around
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This is unrelated to toggle, rather, status bar only.
In terms of turning various icons on/off in the status bar, that is a bit more of a challenge, as each icon is controlled for display in very different places throughout the services.jar file.
Oh well, this will be another one of those mods I keep to myself for fun
I would rock it myself because I dig your work, but I am selfish like that haha
Seeing as how some were concerned with burn-in/didn't want the status bar I'm releasing a first step towards it.
The status bar has been removed, however apps don't seem to reclaim it. I'll be working on this tonight/tomorrow and post any updates on it.
This is for Bigxie's v1 version of JB.
Update:
Adding a fullscreen version that permanently remains fullscreen after 2-3 force closes (There's only a few but they stop after a minute or two and I've yet to have any issues with anything else though I haven't extensively tested it).
XDA is having issues with photos for me, screenshot is here: http://postimage.org/image/yx6en8kif/
FullScreen Mode: http://multiupload.biz/0y10uw1bgdgh/FullScreen Mode_MultiUpload.biz.zip.html
And for those with issues:
Standard JellyBean:
http://multiupload.biz/5puvw2cp7yp1/JB-Original-Navbar_MultiUpload.biz.zip.html
one questions: are only the icons removed or the hole status bar includig the black background?
the status bar doesn't burn in. the rest of the screen just loses brightness, whereas the status bar is black and doen't emit light. the oleds in this section and in the softbutton-section don't lose brightness because they aren't used that much. that's crappy, cause it is pretty good visible after just a couple of months of usage.
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one questions: are only the icons removed or the hole status bar includig the black background?
the status bar doesn't burn in. the rest of the screen just loses brightness, whereas the status bar is black and doen't emit light. the oleds in this section and in the softbutton-section don't lose brightness because they aren't used that much. that's crappy, cause it is pretty good visible after just a couple of months of usage.
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The whole status bar is gone, you can't even slide it down or anything. Also could you elaborate on the losing brightness part please?
Also if anyone else has ideas I'm willing to try them. Causing the SystemUI to crash it enters the correct full screen for a min or two, but that isn't permanent nor ideal.
especially the blue subpixels lose brightness the older they get. entering fullscreen mode, let's say watching a movie, shows, that the status bar and onscreen buttons area are more blue than the rest of the screen. this is because these areas weren't used that much.
samoled is very crappy when it comes to longevity. especially for power users it's really bullsh... i had it on every samsung samoled so far. only omnia 7 with windows phone doesn't show these "burned icons" because it's mostly running in full screen, except you touch the status bar, then the icons pop in.
Lol sorry to say but after reading this thread ... I'm just as confused as the box boy in your phones background... =\ not going to try this one...
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especially the blue subpixels lose brightness the older they get. entering fullscreen mode, let's say watching a movie, shows, that the status bar and onscreen buttons area are more blue than the rest of the screen. this is because these areas weren't used that much.
samoled is very crappy when it comes to longevity. especially for power users it's really bullsh... i had it on every samsung samoled so far. only omnia 7 with windows phone doesn't show these "burned icons" because it's mostly running in full screen, except you touch the status bar, then the icons pop in.
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Wow i`m waiting for a replacment now for this burn in crap,i like the phone but this is unbearable wish i would of known.
How the hell do you check your notifications?? This seems kind of stupid.
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How the hell do you check your notifications?? This seems kind of stupid.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28124445&postcount=1
I've seen a couple of requests like that one. Notifierpro apparently lets you (I've never tried it) and my curiosity as to how to actually remove the status bar lead me to this. (I'm not so worried about the burn in, and will leave my status bar there, I just know a couple of people seemed to want it gone to remove burn in)
Why not hide it with Nova/Apex launcher?
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DavidXSU said:
Why not hide it with Nova/Apex launcher?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
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Because it will come back whenever you go into any other app. I don't care for this mod, but can see its use for some.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28124445&postcount=1
I've seen a couple of requests like that one. Notifierpro apparently lets you (I've never tried it) and my curiosity as to how to actually remove the status bar lead me to this. (I'm not so worried about the burn in, and will leave my status bar there, I just know a couple of people seemed to want it gone to remove burn in)
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Thank you for your work!
Just a question, if I was using apex, and I set swipe down action will show notification, will it show?
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Thank you for your work!
Just a question, if I was using apex, and I set swipe down action will show notification, will it show?
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No Idea, sorry, also adding an update to the main post.
http://postimage.org/image/yx6en8kif/
tried this on holo launcher, notifications didn't show up
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Hi matt
I have error 404 when trying to download the full screen zip
Is it possible to have the reversal zip ? or a toggle function ?
I need a mediafire or dropbox link for Fullscreen please
Updated with original/ working upload for fullscreen
Thank you
Is it possible to have a toggle Fullscreen ?
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Thank you
Is it possible to have a toggle Fullscreen ?
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I might be able to make an app do it, to swap out the SystemUI.apk when toggled. idk if you can do that with the phone running though.
hi matt
just installed your Full Screen mod
and my Gnex is never starting (stays on bootloop)
I have the Jelly Belly V2 ROM
any idea ?
brunoisa10 said:
hi matt
just installed your Full Screen mod
and my Gnex is never starting (stays on bootloop)
I have the Jelly Belly V2 ROM
any idea ?
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Probably isn't compatible with Jelly Belly V2.
I've only tested it on bigxie's v1
strange as it it is system.apk or system UI if I'm right , so must be the same on JB ROMs
Hi. I'm an happy owner of this rooted beauty. I would like to know if there's any way to prevent those annoying popups, especially when Toggle buttons are used from notification/status bar:
Sync it appears when enabling and disabling it...
Data only when enabling it.
Now most of us have proper plan with such smartphones, it's quite disappointing we have to agree whenever we use such options.
Of course I would like to avoid using Tasker or any widget options.
Thank you !
This should help with the data notification, just don't use the zips.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2353103
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This should help with the data notification, just don't use the zips.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2353103
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Is what you suggest about hiding the "no connection/data" icon in status bar ? It's not what I'm looking for, I slightly edited my first post, thanx
My wife got a new Fire Phone running FireOS 4.6.6. I rooted it, installed Google Framework and Google Now launcher. At least most seems to be working quiet nice (still some things bug me, like Facebook not working, you can't install Amazon Underground, etc.). Concept of many things is nice - but often not brought to an end..
Now, I am stuck with a problem where I couldn't find an answer (at least not one I can accept, hehe).
When I receive a notification from e.g. Whatsapp or Telegram, it won't show up as a symbol in the notification bar. When I drag down the bar, I see the stuff like "Message received" etc. But it won't show me something when I am looking at my home screen or the lock-screen. Can't you see with just a short look that you've got a new message? Do I always have to pull down the notification bar?
Even system status messages aren't shown. When I connect the phone via USB to PC, a stock android shows me this neat little graphic that the connection is established. With FireOS - nothing
Read this thread here and tried this NotifierPro, Floatify, etc.
But it's not as small, fast and nice as the stock android thing.
The thread there is almost a year old, so has something changed lately? Any way to use the notifcation bar like I used to know?
Or maybe there is a nice Xposed module??
fire os does not support status bar notification's icons
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fire os does not support status bar notification's icons
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What a pity..
Any way to achieve it with an Xposed module? I think the icons could be done in an overlay or something, or is this no alternative?
For the moment I am using Floatify.. I think it just takes some days to get used to it