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So after a couple of months using the Hero I wanted to share the Widgets I still use. My sense UI now has allot of app icons but I still find most of these Widget useful. Please add any suggestions and I will post them up on page. Lets create a resource to make the iphone peeps jealous
3RD PARTY WIDGETS:
BBC News (8/10) two widgets on my home page one for most popular and another for tech or sport
News Buzz (7/10) Still good but have stopped using it
Weather Bug (small) (5/10) Removed it
S2 CalenderWidget (9/10) for me by far the best calendar widget (two types to choose from)
Andriod and Me (small)(3/10) If nothing else to do a nice for android information
Twidriod Pro (8/10) simple but works well
Google scoreboard (9/10) I like this allot good for all sports updates
Facebook (don’t have an account I‘m a twitter man)
HTC WIDGETS:
HTC calendar (small) (8/10) Removed
HTC Settings GPS/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/Mobile (8/10) Good functions I now only have gps as ModaCo's roms have a wifi off app already installed
HTC Weather/Clock (9/10) Still nice looking but have gone for 2X2 icon without clock
HTC bookmarks (8/10) still use them
HTC footprints (Large) (8/10) Was fun at first but now removed
HTC Album (4/10) Removed
HTC Picture frame( 4/10) still use it
Contacts (8/10) nice but don’t use
Other than the stock HTC widgets - small music player, messaging and the ones you listed, I also use Google's Scoreboard. If you're into sports, its pretty good.
Oh and I have the Facebook widget too.
Someone should write one for xda-devs, it could show you PMs and when people reply to your threads/posts.... Or maybe I'm just beginning to rely on the Hero just a little too much these days.
I agree Floridak xda dev should be more mobile friendly. It would be nice to get updates via a widget. It would also be nice yo have a mobile edition web page that you can post on.
+1
totaly agree with the XDA-widget!
yep xda mobile support would be great
commodoor said:
yep xda mobile support would be great
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I just think it is so ironic that this is a forum about smartphones yet it doesn't have a mob friendly website
robboy said:
I just think it is so ironic that this is a forum about smartphones yet it doesn't have a mob friendly website
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You can choose pda version under "forum" on the homepage
HenrikPalm said:
You can choose pda version under "forum" on the homepage
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That's an archive of the forum you cannot add replys
robboy said:
I just think it is so ironic that this is a forum about smartphones yet it doesn't have a mob friendly website
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yep i agree i'm surfing a lot on this forum with my phone but all that scrolling pff and it would be nice if it fits on my screen and replying is also importent.
Well...
http://xda-developers.mobi/
Its what i use on my hero and works a charm, its been up and running for a good few months now
Now way !!! Cheers just what I needed
MuDvAyNeX said:
Well...
http://xda-developers.mobi/
Its what i use on my hero and works a charm, its been up and running for a good few months now
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what's different than getting to mob portal from web portal home page? (other than saving a click)
lets get back on topic. Any new Widgets out there?
try feedr. It's $0.99 but you can create an rss feed of xda forums and then place as many widgets on your desktops as you like..I like it a lot.
i use the normal xda website all the time from my hero, i find it great and if you zoom in the auto format setting kicks in to save you the hassle
Did anyone hear of widget that would show/hide my number when calling with one press on a home screen ? That would save a lot of effort
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lets get back on topic. Any new Widgets out there?
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I found interesting the Volume Widget Pro.
It's pretty nice and really useful to change music and alarm volume level from the home screen. And it has lot's of options to configure the colors of the widget.
What I'm using.
Twidgit, nice little widget shows the latest tweet.
BBC news, small widget that shows the latest headline.
Did have 'android and me' but it wasn't much of interest on it.
Ditto engaget.
I posted about this issue a while back when i first got my Hero. I was told it was not possible then. I`m hoping someone can remedy this issue as i hate having to scroll through 30-40 apps to find what i`m looking for. Even WM 6.1 has this facility!
johnboywilson said:
I posted about this issue a while back when i first got my Hero. I was told it was not possible then. I`m hoping someone can remedy this issue as i hate having to scroll through 30-40 apps to find what i`m looking for. Even WM 6.1 has this facility!
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What issue?
Ok, so I've been a big Launcher Pro fan for the past few months now after using the original ADW launcher previously on my N1. Anyway, still cruise the Nexus forums (still have my N1 and love it!) and saw a vid posted a few days back of a crazy new ADW launcher due for release and guess what, it's here and it's on another level compared to anything we have had before. I bet the guys at SPB shell are in bits right now as there whole USP just got trumped.
Just been playing with the configuration options for the last 40mins and it seems that I'm still at the tip of the iceberg. Some of the 3D effects are just stunning.
Anyway it's over at AndroidPit and obviously on the market.
http://www.androidpit.com/en/android/market/apps/app/org.adwfreak.launcher/ADWLauncher-EX
Check it out ASAP, there is a video link on the market/pit link.
Regards.
Just installed and I'm starting to mess around with it but wow!
There's menus in menus in menus.....
There's a lot of options :O
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Thanks for posting, I noticed this on the market and wasn't sure what the deal was!
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Pretty nice!
Not lots of extras but still pretty nice. From what he's written on his website there is plenty more to come
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I really liked ADW.Launcher, but in the end I found Launcher Pro to be faster on my DHD and ended up using that. Any comments yet on how fast the new ADW is?
preacher65 said:
I really liked ADW.Launcher, but in the end I found Launcher Pro to be faster on my DHD and ended up using that. Any comments yet on how fast the new ADW is?
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That's one of the reasons I switched over, as LP was always the faster launcher, but the new EX version is blazing. The most appealing part is the 3D home screen transitions, which once again are blazingly fast. The only things which have slowed it down are buggy widgets. I do miss the LP widgets but have still got the old Pure widgets which are a great replacement and highly customizable.
Overall I'm very impressed with this revision of ADW.
Regards.
I find the home screen transitions very fast too, I still think the app drawer is a bit laggy though, which is where Launcher Pro has always had the upper hand for me speed wise, but I love the catalogs on ADW.
i might try this after i get bored with CM7 and the default launcher
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LP was always the faster launcher, but the new EX version is blazing
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Good to know, thanks. I'll have to give it a try.
Can't we use all the widgets like eg. the clock from sense in adw also ?
I can't figure out how to anyway...
I think the new adw ex is fantastic, but without the widgets, using it make no sense
But on eg. my S/E X10 it would be great I think.
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pshdo said:
Can't we use all the widgets like eg. the clock from sense in adw also ?
I can't figure out how to anyway...
I think the new adw ex is fantastic, but without the widgets, using it make no sense
But on eg. my S/E X10 it would be great I think.
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Sense widgets only work on Sense. I don't mind at all though because aosp may not be as pretty but out sure is fast.
This new launcher is awesome. It's like adw on steroids. It's a pity I just purchased Launcher Pro. That app is good but seems kind of stagnant, development wise.
Nice widgets but you can't even rearrange the home screens which is annoying if you want to add more screens and keep the one with the clock in the centre.
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Great app after buying adw launcher all that time ago and just brought launcher ex wow just so great. Its nice to see new animation come with it. Just make you're home screen come alive a bit more
I think that what first got my attention. With sense and the weather animation just add a bit of life to your phone.
HTC HERO - HTC HD2 - NOW HTC DESIRE HD & SAMSUNG GALAXY S Bring on the modding.
How do you get the sense clock
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Aamir.Badat said:
How do you get the sense clock
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dr.m0x said:
Sense widgets only work on Sense.
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Look for a similar one on the market, Beautiful Widgets might be your thing.
I like this one: SiMi Clock.
Ok I know everyone is asking about the sense clock widget on this launcher but we have good reason to ask this, cuz when you look in the market at this app and u look at the screenshots provided, it looks like they are using the sense clock! I am using beautiful widgets and I have looked for one that looks similar but they all still don't look as good as the sense clock. So I'm curious myself if it is the sense clock or did they find a sweet skin that's looks identical to the sense clock?
That's because they're probably using Fancy Widget.
The old version was an exact copy of HTC Flip Clock, so HTC made them remove it. Unfortunately the new version you can now find on the Market is different and doesn't look as good.
I'll add a Dropbox link later if I still have the original apk at on my home PC (at work right now).
You should also be able to find it here on XDA if you're good at using the search function
Has anyone tried using new themes with EX? I'm finding that launcher graphics don't line up in this version when they worked fine in the CM version of ADW. Not sure if the spec for themes has changed?
CitizenLee said:
That's because they're probably using Fancy Widget.
I'll add a Dropbox link later if I still have the original apk at on my home PC (at work right now).
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That'd be sick dude!! i find myself undecided and switching back and forth between Sense and adw b/c i love the flip clock with the animated weather forecast and whatnot
Loving the new launcher too (was a bit sceptical at first since Launcher Pro was faster than the original ADW Launcher)....but this one is fast and 'fancy' with all its animations!
Does anyone know a way we can have custom dock backgrounds like in Launcher Pro? It’s the only thing I miss!
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That'd be sick dude!! i find myself undecided and switching back and forth between Sense and adw b/c i love the flip clock with the animated weather forecast and whatnot
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Here's the old Fancy Widget (the one that's a Sense copy) for anyone who wants it:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HBYIS99J
I don't know if anyone has noticed the weather widget on the new Galaxy S2 but I think it's very clean looking. I'm wondering if there is anything in the market yet that has that design with a clock as well. Yeah I know there are a **** load of clock and weather widgets out there but I wanted to see if anyone has one that's similar or if someone out there could develop one for all of us. I'll attach a picture of it for everyone. Thanks for the help!
http://thenewadmin.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/55033_samsung_galaxy_s_2_leak-441x500.jpg
not possible unless somebody makes a mimic of it.
its like saying i want the HTC Sense Clock Widget, you can't pull it out of there because it requires the HTC Sense framework. Only way is to create a mimic of it (Fancy Widget's H7C)
Also there is no dump of Android 2.3.X TouchWiz. Best bet would be to create a skin with that idea in mind for Beautiful Widgets/Fancy Widgets
^ unfortunately that's the truth. Other solution is miui released their weather widget. Its available in this themes and apps section for the nexus s. Download the cwm.zip and flash through clockwork. It has two Widgets one that resembles sense and the other resembles somewhat the one you posted. Hope this helps.
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I know it's tied to three launcher framework so I believe the only option would be to create a theme. Anyone up for it LOL?
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drew_grant said:
I know it's tied to three launcher framework so I believe the only option would be to create a theme. Anyone up for it LOL?
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I believe the only option is to port Touchwiz over. Similar to the HTC Sense clock, you need the whole rosie framework to get it to work.
Yeah I'm just settling for a theme for Beautiful Widgets or Fancy Widget. Thing I hate about Fancy Widget is the battery drain when I use it.
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Yeah I'm just settling for a theme for Beautiful Widgets or Fancy Widget. Thing I hate about Fancy Widget is the battery drain when I use it.
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Beautiful Widgets is good. Might also want to check out the MUIU Weather Beta that just came out.
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Yeah I'm just settling for a theme for Beautiful Widgets or Fancy Widget. Thing I hate about Fancy Widget is the battery drain when I use it.
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battery drain? I use Fancy Widget and i last 24 hours+ without recharging
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battery drain? I use Fancy Widget and i last 24 hours+ without recharging
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Well battery drain might be a slight exaggeration, but I did notice slightly less battery life when using fancy widget. I use Beautiful Widgets full time and noticed battery life is better.
hi,its a weather widget by accuweather but im not sure where to find it..i've been searching for it too.
please do let me know if u find it....
nipunsaxena said:
hi,its a weather widget by accuweather but im not sure where to find it..i've been searching for it too.
please do let me know if u find it....
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guys any1 with Samsung Galaxy S2 weather widget ???
Any news about this?
I want this weather widget for use in defy
Did anyone ever find a S2 widget for our Captivates?
here you go
http://www.accuweather.com/downloads.asp
I hope it (S2 weather widget) could be tweaked to work on other frameworks/phones too?
Because some stuff from my Xperia Arc was already made possible for other phones Eg. Sony Panorma camera, Arc Launcher etc.
I can only use it with TW 4...
The best widget of GS2 is the touchwiz calendar....
The weather widget you can download at Accuweather. The clock widget is attached.
Does this require flashing? Root access to use?
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The weather widget you can download at Accuweather. The clock widget is attached.
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Sorry for the double message.
Does this clock widget require flashing? Root access to use?
Says for only 5 days so get it now.
Have it installed on my gtab, works great.
http://twitter.com/levelupstudio/status/53831229073670144#
noechelon said:
Says for only 5 days so get it now.
Have it installed on my gtab, works great.
http://twitter.com/levelupstudio/status/53831229073670144#
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please upload link no longer working..
They must have changed their minds... Download link is not working.
BW works great already. The full screen home and weather widget is beautiful. Makes me confident this could be even better.
Looks like their site or twitter is having server issues. I will be trying again soon.
Mantara said:
BW works great already. The full screen home and weather widget is beautiful. Makes me confident this could be even better.
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it doesnt work that great.. on stock it stretches across the whole screen and clock looks like #$#$#
on vegan.. you can resize and it is somewhat better but still not great.
Hmm. I guess Im not as picky. I really thought it did an excellent job and looks good. The whether animations even look great.
link working again.. think it was just heavily hit
It works great in landscape, but in portrait, resizing looks weird.
Works great for me. It always has. I saved the apk from HTC Evo and have been using it for a while now. Does what i want it to do so im satisfied
scott
installed this, I don't really see much of a difference between this tablet optimized version and the one from market,
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Works great for me. It always has. I saved the apk from HTC Evo and have been using it for a while now. Does what i want it to do so im satisfied
scott
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Hey Scott,
Did you save the actual HTC sense clock/weather widget? If so, could I get a copy of that?
Didn't work for me. If you enable weather animations it fcs when going to. Weather screen
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Hmm. I guess Im not as picky. I really thought it did an excellent job and looks good. The whether animations even look great.
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Same here. Resized it in Launcher Pro and I think it looks great, I was pleasantly surprised (see attached screenshot).
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Same here. Resized it in Launcher Pro and I think it looks great, I was pleasantly surprised (see attached screenshot).
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That looks awesome. Just got my gTab in Woot deal and am starting to play around with it. I'm gonna give Launcher Pro a try.
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Same here. Resized it in Launcher Pro and I think it looks great, I was pleasantly surprised (see attached screenshot).
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Wow...how did you get the big weather icons. For some reason all the weather widgets show real small weather icons. How do I fix it so it shows up bigger? Thx
I use the Beautiful Home Weather widget (not the one with Smaller). It will initially stretch wider, but with LP, you press and hold the widget and a resizing outline will appear. I sized it to fit in that corner. I'm using the standard skin with Hide Background checked.
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I use the Beautiful Home Weather widget (not the one with Smaller). It will initially stretch wider, but with LP, you press and hold the widget and a resizing outline will appear. I sized it to fit in that corner. I'm using the standard skin with Hide Background checked.
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Got it!! Thanks.
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Same here. Resized it in Launcher Pro and I think it looks great, I was pleasantly surprised (see attached screenshot).
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I'm new to Widgets. Are you adding the Clock, Date and Weather widgets separately?
No, if you purchase Beautiful Widgets, there is a single widget (though there are several widgets included with your purchase) called Beautiful Home Weather that contains all 3 of those things in your list of widgets. There are some free alternatives people can point you to, but I prefer BW.
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No, if you purchase Beautiful Widgets, there is a single widget (though there are several widgets included with your purchase) called Beautiful Home Weather that contains all 3 of those things in your list of widgets. There are some free alternatives people can point you to, but I prefer BW.
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I'm guessing that's not included with this free beta version. When I try to choose the Beautiful Home Weather Widget, it just goes to the settings.
hey, opening this thread to see how your desktop looks.
its less about style, but more about functionality. phones don't count
I am not at home, so will add my shot later.
if you got something special, explain right ahead, since someone will ask anyway, so we keep the talk low and the info high.
Morsed by hitting a plastic pipe with my Desire HD. Excuse typos.
I think most people use
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=860404
to show their screens. I do wish everyone would list the launcher/apps/widgets that they are using.
Maybe you had something different in mind?
Cheers,
kev
VLT Launcher (Tablet optimised)
Fancy Widgets Pro
Phiremod 6
fedefedefede said:
VLT Launcher (Tablet optimised)
Fancy Widgets Pro
Phiremod 6
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I noticed you say Phiremod 6 but isnt that CM7 based yet you show honeycomb icons at the bottom how so?
I think it's Nookie Comb
Here you go. The honeycomb icons are nice.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1030491
Just use the screenshot thread...
i dont see vlt launcher in the market anywhere
insaneturbo13 said:
i dont see vlt launcher in the market anywhere
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find it here!
forum. xda-developers. com/showthread. php?t=1017451
thanks guys, this thread has helped me so far. thanks.