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Any advice on a good clock app?

Anyone know of a reliable, functional clock app? I just rooted, got rid of some bloatware & followed Daswolven's advice to replace Twiz with Adw & my phone has never run better. But I'm looking for the right clock to replace the Weatherbug clock I was using. Found TypoClock from a link on the techbuzz widget & it looked & worked great until it started to eat up ram like crazy (75Mb in an hour). Anybody have any recommendations?
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garywojdan81 said:
Anyone know of a reliable, functional clock app? I just rooted, got rid of some bloatware & followed Daswolven's advice to replace Twiz with Adw & my phone has never run better. But I'm looking for the right clock to replace the Weatherbug clock I was using. Found TypoClock from a link on the techbuzz widget & it looked & worked great until it started to eat up ram like crazy (75Mb in an hour). Anybody have any recommendations?
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Currently using Tajm. Beautiful Widgets is a good choice, also Weather and Toggle Widget.

for a clean, simple, efficient clock widget i use Digital Clock Widget by Notes. free in the market.

I use Beautiful widgets smaller home weather. the skins are neat.

For a dock clock/alarm clock I use Klaxon.

Beautiful widgets is my personal favorite.
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I'm using Clockr, clean, simple and bare minimum.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/clockr/com.zehro.android.clockr
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Thanks for the input. I checked out clockr & digital clock widget by red wizard but I really liked the typoclock look. Has anyone else tried it or had any problem with it?
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I like the Sense UI type clock so I'm using Fancy Widgets. You just have to get one of the older rev's since HTC complained and the developer changed the current version.

I like Beautiful Widgets for my clock widget. And in case anyone cares, I'm running Alarm Clock Plus V2 in place of the stock alarm clock. I really liked the features of the alarm clock on the Fascinate, but I discovered that it was simply too unreliable. The alarms would maybe go off one day, and not the next, for no reason that I could see. The third party one has worked without fail, and has some interesting features of its own.
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garywojdan81 said:
Thanks for the input. I checked out clockr & digital clock widget by red wizard but I really liked the typoclock look. Has anyone else tried it or had any problem with it?
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Working perfectly for me and is one of my "new" all time favs! although I like clockr as well and I find beautiful widgets to be beautiful, it is a bit heavy on the resources at the moment in conjunction with launcher pro, at least in my phone.

Beautiful Widgets + skin. Done.

[REQ] Samsung Galaxy S II and Sense 3.0

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Calling all Galaxy S II users.
How many of you would like to see the HTC Sense 3.0 in your S II?
If you would like to see it then post here. So that we can have the attention some brilliant devs who would want to work on it.
Come on guys its your chance to make your Galaxy S II look even better with Sense UI.
PLEASE DON'T POST THINGS LIKE USING A LAUNCHER ETC. THIS IS TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL SENSE UI ON S II NOT ANY LAUNCHERS.

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This is reserved for later

Well it would be nice to have the choice, but its not going to happen. They are struggling to get a functional CM7 on the SGSII, a functional Sense is an impossibility. But definitely would be nice...
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Sure why not

Hate it .
jje

I like it very much!

great but how?

Not really, i would have bought a Sensation if i wanted Sense

I really like HTC sense! A great thanks in advance if you can bring "sense" to SGS2.
Thanks.

I hate it too. That's one of two reasons why i'm now with SGS2 and not HTC Sensation. I liked previous versions of Sense, but starting with Sense 2.1 they messed up app draver, sms app and so on. Sense 3 is a complete overbloated-missunderstanding.
If next HTC phone *will* have 4 gigs or RAM, i'm sure that 85% of it will be used by HTC bloatware. Just Windows Vista way.
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i would like sense 3.0 its really cool and not that touchwiz 4.0 is bad but i think its more practical
anyway a sense UI with samsung remote functions would be great

I would like to have the option. But based on comments here, it's near to impossible.
I could make a "post here if you want WebOS" thread. XD

Brilliant I need it
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Get the sensation instead if you want the UI.

Thumbs up from me. Switching from Desire to SGS2, I missed Sense the most, with all its details... (such as the ability to choose between contact names/pics on phone or Facebook, larger contact pics, smarter dialer, smarter keyboard(especially in Asian languages),the tiny thing even to fade in/out at the top/bottom screen while you're reading,etc.)
It's a pity that HTC doesn't do good harware and tends to reserve top specs for later phones (still can't believe they are shipping their flagship with 7xxmb ram and 1g rom. while iPhone is already rumoring for 64g.)
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I for one want it.
And to those who don't,I want to say this.Wouldn't it feel good if your super device could actually run everything?Being restricted to Samsung's firmware isn't the spirit of XDA.We should all like the possibility that would give us more things to choose between.If in the end it becomes available,only those who want it should install it.No one's forcing you.So why discourage development of something many will find great?

XDA mark said:
I would like to have the option. But based on comments here, it's near to impossible.
I could make a "post here if you want WebOS" thread. XD
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There are almost working ports for the nexus s and sgs already.

Sp1tfire said:
Not really, i would have bought a Sensation if i wanted Sense
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.............+1.............

I want it to. Because it's the best launcher with the best widgets. But it uses a lot of memory.
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After having a Touch Diamond (with TouchFlo, which later became Sense), a Touch HD (with Sense) and then a HD2 (with Sense), the ONLY thing that Sense had going for it was Co0kie's Home Tab. As soon as I started using Android I laughed in the face of "Sense".

Launcher Pro vs. Sense

I've searched the other forums and read through them; however, I want a more updated take, especially people using the HTC Evo, which do you prefer and why?
Are the speeds that much better? Do you miss the sense widgets? Did you eventually adjust or did you have that feeling in the back of your rom that it wasn't the same?
Thanks in advance!

I prefer Launcher Pro, don't miss the sense widgets, just the flip clock.

I like some of the built in aspects of sense, the better integration with Facebook pics, and so forth (missing that since I have rooted and installed Deck's ROM..Facebook App just doesn't seem as nice in syncing them).
However for interface, Launcher Pro has been my toy of choice for at least 9 months.

I used launcher pro exclusively on all Rom.
Until I loaded a sense 3.0 rom. That interface is just so nice.
Haven't gone back to LP

Bielinsk said:
I used launcher pro exclusively on all Rom.
Until I loaded a sense 3.0 rom. That interface is just so nice.
Haven't gone back to LP
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Same with me. I kept waiting for that next great promised LP to come out, but he's not getting it done. Sense 3.0 is here and pretty good. LP next gen is vaporware.

I run lp with aosp and sense, which I rarely use, I keep sense launcher
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Cm7+ adwEX = epic... Love it
You have so much more freedom, and though I do miss aspects of sense, I have been able to replace them in some form or another over time... If I were not rooted and rommed I would personally stick with sense, they really did a great job!!!!!
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I use LauncherPro with the FancyWidget that looks like the Sense clock.
Best of both worlds for me, since I love the flip clock.

shootin4aces said:
Cm7+ adwEX = epic... Love it
You have so much more freedom, and though I do miss aspects of sense, I have been able to replace them in some form or another over time... If I were not rooted and rommed I would personally stick with sense, they really did a great job!!!!!
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I trked using adw ex and I did not like it.. every time you choose an app in appdrawer, it takes you to homescreen and then to app
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Crossrocker said:
I trked using adw ex and I did not like it.. every time you choose an app in appdrawer, it takes you to homescreen and then to app
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I wasn't even aware of this until you said that. I had to open an app real quick to verify.

+1 on sticking with sense 3.0 after I found virus b1.4 I'd try a new version of LP though

I use Launcher GO EX, but I used to have Launcher Pro. I prefer that over Sense 2.0. I can't wait until 2.3.3 is rooted, so I can use Sense 3.0.
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Sense is nice for the widgets, but LP is way faster and smoother once you tweak with the settings.

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Sense is nice for the widgets, but LP is way faster and smoother once you tweak with the settings.
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Faster...maybe by milliseconds....
Smoother? Not the case with the ROM i use. The carousel for home pages and the albums is perfect. I'm still not over spinning it just for the heck of it

LauncherPro Plus all the way. Scrolling dock, looping homescreens, nice transitions. I don't miss Sense at all. I use Pure Calendar and Pure Agenda, both fullscreen, and a few shortcuts. Plus I use an AOSP ROM, so Sense is a distant memory for me.

I use Launcher Pro on my GTablet and after reading this thread, I may try it on my EVO too.

running asop right now so using launcher pro otherwise i really like new sense 3.0
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running asop right now so using launcher pro otherwise i really like new sense 3.0
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Yeah I think people are comparing LP plus to sense 2 or 2.1 without having actually installed a 3.0 rom.
Look at what SilverZero said...how can Sense 3.0 be a distant memory? Good working roms have only been out for a little over a month.
If you like it and it ain't broke don't fix it. But this thread is sounding a little fanboy-ish when people haven't actually used both.

SPB shell 3D is best, but the cost was a downer.

It all depends on the mood that I'm in. Lol
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Let's talk launchers !

What launcher should someone with a heavy passion for themes use?
Smoothest launcher other than TouchWiz ?
What do you guys use?

I use go launcher. It's free and really nice. Although I did roll back to an earlier version because one of the updates wasn't to my liking.
Tried loads, always return to go launcher.
I atlculay lvoe my sumnasg glxaay s2 wtih VliaRionlm mroe tahn my xobx

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What launcher should someone with a heavy passion for themes use?
Smoothest launcher other than TouchWiz ?
What do you guys use?
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If you like themes then I guess Go launcher is your best bet. I like Launcherpro / Launcher7 and those both are themable quite easily too

I alternate from TW 4.5 and GoLauncher, so far the latest update of GoLauncher is a winner for me. It's like the Charlie Sheen of Launchers.

Without doubt go launcher is the most functional and customizable launcher you can get and its free.
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i use Zeam launcher. Love it to bits

I use ADW. Really nice launcher

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I alternate from TW 4.5 and GoLauncher, so far the latest update of GoLauncher is a winner for me. It's like the Charlie Sheen of Launchers.
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I'm struggling to see that as a compliment. I switched from LauncherPro to Go Launcher recently and haven't regretted the decision. I miss LauncherPro's built-in scrollable widgets, but have replaced those with Android Pro Widgets instead.
I'd been getting issues for some time with LauncherPro freezing for ages on startup, Go Launcher has no such problems and with the most recent update has the 3D app drawer too; bonus.

I use Go Launhcer!! A very good app, with lots of customizations ans a very active dev...Not very smooth as TW launcher though...

Go Launcher is ace, it has alot of themes out for it and i belive the devs also have a program to assist people in building there own.
For me its Go Launcher + Matted Blue theme = win.

I use SPB Shell 3D, works like a charm with the S2 and gives me all that I want!!

Having tried a few - openhome,go launcher and the original launcher, I came to the conclusion that ADW ex is the best of the bunch, runs smoothly, very customizable, including home icon size, home grid customization, and the screen transitions, appdock and drawer options are out of this world.

Most of the ones available on the Market are very good, and there's very little between them. TBH, the best thing you can do is just try them all and see which you prefer. Personally, I'm all over the GO apps at the minute - Launcher, SMS Pro, Contacts, Dialer - they're all great!
Seriously - ignore everyone and just try them all yourself for a day or two.

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I use SPB Shell 3D, works like a charm with the S2 and gives me all that I want!!
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+1 very worth it to buy the paid. Also using it on my gt p1000
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Declan79 said:
+1 very worth it to buy the paid. Also using it on my gt p1000
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Somthing stops me paying almost £10 for a launcher, just seem alot for a launcher even if it is "3d" it still does the job of free launchers.

GO Launcher - Excellent.

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GO Launcher - Excellent.
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+me
Is stable and updates are free flowing... lol. Lots of free themes too and a couple really nice pay for ones too.. box theme and elegant are my favorite pay ones and box robot is very cool too and free
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Nitroz said:
I alternate from TW 4.5 and GoLauncher, so far the latest update of GoLauncher is a winner for me. It's like the Charlie Sheen of Launchers.
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Sums up the Go launcher to a tee, this quotation, rather a mess, not as slick as others, a bit of a hodge podge, although Charlie Sheen goes one step further and equates to a complete W&$ker
I have tried so many launcher spent way to much time faffing about with them, back with TW, so slick and fast, and does everything I need.

search for DX home really amazing launcher set transation effect
tornado or boiler.
all widgets go on spinning..... wooo

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Anyone know why all sense themes for every home launcher have vanished?

Just woundering I know alot of ppl don't like it (sense) but I do I've been using sense since I've been introduced to the android world but when I bought a tablet I wanted acer's tab cuz it was 300 less then the jetstream lol
Anywho the market used to be packed with sense like launcher themes yes there is one or 2 of them that are close but most of them know have sense icons with clear or black icons not the actual style I'm looking for if any one can help me get my sense on that would be awesome!
Thanks guys n gals
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Unfortunately, to get the sense icons and widgets you would have to buy the HTC Flyer Tablet. I too miss sense. I can find any good looking widgets for my Acer. Even bought ADW EX launcher when the market had it on sale for 10 cents but it was disappointing. Alot of people knock sense, but compared to all the other software overlays for Android Sense blows them all away.

It doesn't all make sense
My first Android was a G2 with pure Android and no overlay. I first used ADW plain and last winter the EX came out and I bought it.
Then my phone broke. My replacement was a my touch 4g slide with sense 3.0. Hearing how great it was, I went and used it. For about an hour. Then I put on my tried and true ADW Launcher EX. I have tried several others and kept going back.
Then I got a A500, stock 3.2 and tried whatever overlay that had. Same result. I cannot see how anyone can use anything but ADW. But I am different than most people I know.
And while I am at it, I have the same situation with Swype. The G2 came with Swype and I cannot figure out how anyone could want anything else. Then I got CM7 and no Swype. I felt naked. I ended up with the Swype beta and all was well. Then when I got my my touch, it had Swype and the world was back in order.
Then I got to my A500 and no Swype. Thankfully, I got the Swype beta on there. The screen is too big for the swyping in landscape but it can be shrunk. But still, all the alternate keys are easily accessable.
I would swear by both ADW and Sywpe.
I know I am not alone but I don't know if I am a minority reporter or not.
Just my opinion.

Just in case you guys didn't know but this is how I get to sense look alike as close as possible.
1.) *Adw launcher ex*
Then I got sense theme the 1st and only look alike if you type *adw sense theme* in market. Right now I'm using ICS Theme by sunny skeleton and I love it!
2.) *Android pro Widgets* (paid version)
Then download free theme called *graphics pro dark*.
3.) *bought beautiful Widgets* sense like clock with a animated weather app also in market which is free if you bought B.W.
Then just download the sense clock.
That should help ill post a pic or 3 below.
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You could always hunt down pngs of the sense icons with google and make those your icons in adw. Of you could pull them from a sense rom.

Yes I tried I have the jetstream dump where can I find those icons in win 7 using winrar
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dincdoes.me said:
Yes I tried I have the jetstream dump where can I find those icons in win 7 using winrar
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Damn its been a while, let me see if I can remember...
Should be some in the framework-res.apk and also in each of the system apps youll find the logo for that apk within it. I.E. gmail.apk will have the gmail logo inside of it. Should be in the res folder. If not that just dig around with in the framework and system apps and youll find it.
Sorry I couldnt be more detailed, it's been almost a year since Ive deved.

Jon can I use winrar for all that?
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I love sense. I have a sense 3.5 ROM on my inspire. I wish someone could port the jetstream's gui into an a500 ROM.

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Jon can I use winrar for all that?
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winrar, winzip, or 7zip. They should all work .
I just went through one of my old project files since I'm on my computer now.
Here's an example, when you open up the rom zip go to:
system>app there you'll find all of the system apks.
Once you find the apk you want the logo from open it and go to:
res>drawable-mdpi
You should find the icon there, most apks are the same so most of them will be located there. If not than just do some digging around, not like you'll brick anything from digging around the file .
If you're still having trouble than post a link to the rom you downloaded and I'll look through it.

Yea I also have had sense 3.5 on my inspire and also wish they would port it! But its next to impossible to accomplish such a task
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