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Interface like the Nexus One

Is there any way to easily lose the Sense interface, and get my interface looking like the nexus one?
I found several apps to free your home and stuff but i'm looking for something easy like the HTC Hero (i was able to just disable sense here).

yes
watch this:
http ://www .youtube .com/watch?v=MV_zJREAzso

yep, that's the right thing that you have to do

I've read that you can't do that on the later releases...but I'm not 100% on this.
There's always Helix Launcher in the market.

Nipje said:
Is there any way to easily lose the Sense interface, and get my interface looking like the nexus one?
I found several apps to free your home and stuff but i'm looking for something easy like the HTC Hero (i was able to just disable sense here).
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Please use the search function in future!
Originally Posted by SGTDavePwnage
OK, i searched and found it....
Download and install the Launcher2.apk
http://www.2shared.com/file/12320324...Launcher2.html
THEN
(Originally Posted by sindrefyrn)
1. Goto menu - settings - applications - manage applications
2. Find HTC Sense
3. Force close it, and Clear defaults.
4. Now press home, and select stock home application.
Hope this sorts everyone's problems
P.S.
Could we please search the forums first and try and post in the correct section. This saves duplicate posts and the spreading of misinformation
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Wextercz said:
watch this:
http ://www .youtube .com/watch?v=MV_zJREAzso
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can i please clean this up THIS DOES NOT WORK, htc removed laucher 2 so you can't choose the normal home, sense just loads it back up again.

you have to download launcher2.apk ! read details

http://nimbu.amorvi.com/2010/04/add-nexus-one-launcher-to-htc-android-phones/

Why would you want to? Sense is one of the factors that makes the Desire better than the Nexus.

try HelixLauncher2 ! it is cool ! http ://www .youtube .com/watch?v=M7Z6D2yaCRs

anybody Babe Trier and Can Tell how it works?
Sent from my HTC Desire using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk

Use home switcher and helixlauncher 2, works great!

icedragon999 said:
Why would you want to? Sense is one of the factors that makes the Desire better than the Nexus.
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Yep indeed amazing isn't it

I've installed Launcher2.apk and despite all the posts to the contrary it works fine on my HTC Desire with the latest firmware.
I must say the app menu is a bit slower (certainly not linear) on Launcher2 compared to Sense UI or Rosie or whatever. But I prefer it to Helix as it's slightly more polished. Things just look a bit off when using Helix.
Used it for a day then went back to Sense. Simple operation using the Application Manager and clearing the defaults but Home Launcher works just as well for this if you're particularly fickle.

stock froyo 3d lancher.apk here it is

i have found the stock froyo 3d lancher for sense roms , very smooth and the best , look at attatchements lancher .apk

bumbing for general benfit

Works great on DarkStone's HD2Froyo,
i've tried getting it from a Sense ROM but it wouldnt install, thanks!
EDIT: i've noticed with the widgets, it looks as if theres a live wallpaper (i have a static) set and takes away the quality of the widgets.

mr_billionaire said:
Works great on DarkStone's HD2Froyo,
i've tried getting it from a Sense ROM but it wouldnt install, thanks!
EDIT: i've noticed with the widgets, it looks as if theres a live wallpaper (i have a static) set and takes away the quality of the widgets.
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pleased to help you
iam using it with mattc leo froyo but i don't have this issue

hoss_n2 said:
pleased to help you
iam using it with mattc leo froyo but i don't have this issue
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I an using the same build as you. Here comes a stupid question - do I just drop this in the Android folder? I have never had to install anything in android yet

pablo11 said:
I an using the same build as you. Here comes a stupid question - do I just drop this in the Android folder? I have never had to install anything in android yet
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Put the .apk on your SDcard and use Astro or something simular to launch it.
Depending on the build you may also have to select in phone options to allow non marketplace apps to install.

How would you uninstall this if I wanted to go back to Sense?

legit!!!!!!!!

nzxtneo said:
How would you uninstall this if I wanted to go back to Sense?
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you can switch between interfaces by taping home button ,

Works like a charm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks a lot.
2 interfaces with one click!!!!!!!!

hoss_n2 said:
you can switch between interfaces by taping home button ,
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Awesome, thanks a lot!

the left button (phone) doesn't seem to work, anybody got an idea how to map that to the dialer app? or contact app?

mouki_9 said:
the left button (phone) doesn't seem to work, anybody got an idea how to map that to the dialer app? or contact app?
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just tap the cal button we don;t need it anyway , but iam with you it needs to be fixed

hoss_n2 said:
just tap the cal button we don;t need it anyway , but iam with you it needs to be fixed
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same issue here as well clicking on phone icon the message comes that " Application is not installed on your phone"
comeon guys its just penuts for you to resolve it, i like dethis interface, also does any one knows how to get back default android lock screen as my rom has htc sense lock screen?
cheers

idonxda said:
....... also does any one knows how to get back default android lock screen as my rom has htc sense lock screen?
cheers
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Delete HTCLockscreen.apk from /system/app and then reset

Hmm, I can't get this to work on FroyoStone.
When I open the .apk file it tells me it's already installed, even though I don't have the 3D launcher, and it gives me the option to uninstall. I even tried uninstalling the old package, rebooting and reinstalling the file found here... everything looks the same.

Shawn_230 said:
Hmm, I can't get this to work on FroyoStone.
When I open the .apk file it tells me it's already installed, even though I don't have the 3D launcher, and it gives me the option to uninstall. I even tried uninstalling the old package, rebooting and reinstalling the file found here... everything looks the same.
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sure it will be the same , it is the stock lancher like what is in the froyostone

hoss_n2 said:
sure it will be the same , it is the stock lancher like what is in the froyostone
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Oh, really?
I thought this was the 3D launcher like you see in Nexus One. You know, the one where the bottom of the list fades away in a 3D manner.
The one on FroyoStone doesn't seem 3D at all, it's just a grid of icons on a black background.

Shawn_230 said:
Oh, really?
I thought this was the 3D launcher like you see in Nexus One. You know, the one where the bottom of the list fades away in a 3D manner.
The one on FroyoStone doesn't seem 3D at all, it's just a grid of icons on a black background.
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go to settings apps , apps manager , lancher pro and choose clear defaults then press home button and choose lancher

ClydeB1 said:
Delete HTCLockscreen.apk from /system/app and then reset
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deleting the file would give you trouble turning off your alarm. only a shutdown would turn off the alarm. do you have to do something else for this to be solved?
EDIT
never mind, found the solution on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-754938.html
thanks

HTC Apps on CM6

I've had some problems getting HTC apps working in cm6 latest nightly.
I get my apks from DC froyo.
First I tried an easy install which failed.
Then I moved it to the system/app folder and chmod and chowned to make sure the permissions and owners were the same as stock.
Right now the HTC internet browser opens but force closes.
How can I get it working?

Aren't the HTC apps tied to the Sense framework? If so, I don't think it'll be possible to get them working on a non-sense ROM.
I could be completely wrong.
Sent from my HTC Evo 4G using XDA app.

jkinnison90 said:
Aren't the HTC apps tied to the Sense framework? If so, I don't think it'll be possible to get them working on a non-sense ROM.
I could be completely wrong.
Sent from my HTC Evo 4G using XDA app.
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No you are not completely wrong. You are completely correct. Sense is deeply integrated into Android. It's not like there are just some added libraries. The source code that compiles into the framework.jar and framework-res.apk, etc are directly modified by HTC. This means Sense is no mere skin. It is a complete integration into Android. Regardless, without this framework HTC apps will only run on Sense phones. Some can be ported over but it's a difficult process so most likely the apps you want will not be ported over. Out of curiosity though, which apps are you trying to use on CM6?

If you want Sense, go back to Sense.

topdnbass said:
How can I get it working?
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Use DC.
Can't use HTC apps without Sense. Please check the FAQ in the future.

if you provide the applications you're trying to run, perhaps alternatives can be suggested for you.

I personally like the HTC Tip Calulator widget....
and the HTC Notes....
But you can't use them on adw.
I don't want an app shortcut, I want a widget.

I prefer AOSP thankyou very much.
I just like the option of having some apps that I got used to.
HTC_ime for example. The keyboard.
Even though I use swype.
The camera app which pwns the stock.
Got flashlight and car panel working.
FM radio and weather would be nice too.
There were some nice Widgets but the only one I miss is the clock.
Any porting tips?

topdnbass said:
I prefer AOSP thankyou very much.
I just like the option of having some apps that I got used to.
HTC_ime for example. The keyboard.
Even though I use swype.
The camera app which pwns the stock.
Got flashlight and car panel working.
FM radio and weather would be nice too.
There were some nice Widgets but the only one I miss is the clock.
Any porting tips?
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i liked the HTC keyboard as well. I'm assuming that you did your due diligence and found this did not work? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7429254#post7429254
4G and FM Radio is not working in CM6 yet.
this is listed in the CM6 OP.
i'm not sure what HTC browser your talking about. perhaps try installing Dolphin HD browser.
last nights CM6 build incorporated a new camera app and deathray (er...Flashlight app w/ widget). just get the nightly build and flash over what you have...i wipe 'cache' and 'dalvik cache' ...you loose no settings.
i use 'MyWeather' but then, i don't care for weather widgets. have you even looked on the android market for this? maybe try browsing from a computer on a site like www.appbrain.com
i use digital clock widget to provide my time date...many folks praise Beautiful Widgets.
here is a post that may be of use..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7312516#post7312516
tips...
- everyone once in a while...copy a nand backup onto your pc (ie: what if you SD card gets lost or borked?)
- read the entire forum for the ROM you're playing with
- use the search function liberally. (both on xda and google)
- read more

DraginMagik said:
i liked the HTC keyboard as well. I'm assuming that you did your due diligence and found this did not work? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7429254#post7429254
4G and FM Radio is not working in CM6 yet.
this is listed in the CM6 OP.
i'm not sure what HTC browser your talking about. perhaps try installing Dolphin HD browser.
last nights CM6 build incorporated a new camera app and deathray (er...Flashlight app w/ widget). just get the nightly build and flash over what you have...i wipe 'cache' and 'dalvik cache' ...you loose no settings.
i use 'MyWeather' but then, i don't care for weather widgets. have you even looked on the android market for this? maybe try browsing from a computer on a site like www.appbrain.com
i use digital clock widget to provide my time date...many folks praise Beautiful Widgets.
here is a post that may be of use..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7312516#post7312516
tips...
- everyone once in a while...copy a nand backup onto your pc (ie: what if you SD card gets lost or borked?)
- read the entire forum for the ROM you're playing with
- use the search function liberally. (both on xda and google)
- read more
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Thanks for your post, but.
This isn't about anything specific, i simply want to know how to get apps ported, without the java source.
That said, I AM using dolphin, but I prefer the copy-paste that I can only find with HTC sense, I was hoping the browser on stock sense would help.
I've come across that thread, and use Swype without much issue, but having no trackball () makes me wish I had some arrow keys.. Not available in that thread.
Since my OP I have customized ADW and i'm quite pleased with it overall.
Now I just want to be able to use any app I wish. Regardless of alternatives!
Beautiful widgets is good, but has no analog clocks last I checked.
I do use it either way, but again, this isn't about anything specific.
I want to unlock apk's so they work anywhere. Any rom. Not just with HTC apps, but even the touchwiz apps!
Don't care about 4G, and i know that there are bugs being worked out with CM6 but i'm following it closely. On the 8/11 nightly build right now.
Finally, I read too much. I know a lot more than I put on..
Been "playing" with android roms since Dream (especially CM).
The problem which I have won't be solved by simply looking around for a version of the APK that works.
I want to know how they are being ported/unlocked .
If you can help, then thankyou very much!
Otherwise, I don't need your irrelevant tips. (No offense intended)

topdnbass said:
I've come across that thread, and use Swype without much issue, but having no trackball () makes me wish I had some arrow keys.. Not available in that thread.
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Swype from the Swype key to the SYM key. Voila.

[Q] android without a launcher

hi guys
ive been using android with sense for a long time, i installed home++ this week and all is good.
is it possible thought to run android without any type of launcher such as sense or home++? if so how do I do it? I've tried clearing defaults but it just gives me the same choice as before either sense or home++.
sorry if this is an incredibly stupidly question!
JT

tildesley said:
hi guys
ive been using android with sense for a long time, i installed home++ this week and all is good.
is it possible thought to run android without any type of launcher such as sense or home++? if so how do I do it? I've tried clearing defaults but it just gives me the same choice as before either sense or home++.
sorry if this is an incredibly stupidly question!
JT
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you mean so it's just the stock android ui? yeah you can.
Flash a ROM that doesn't use sense or any other launcher ! something like VanillaEclair.

alexluckett said:
you mean so it's just the stock android ui? yeah you can.
Flash a ROM that doesn't use sense or any other launcher ! something like VanillaEclair.
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ok yeh i understand that, but if im happy with my current rom (ok I lied, I can't be doing with the hours of setting up my phone again) so how do I do it on my current rom with sense & home++. surely there must be way to turn off a launcher?

Download Home Switcher from the Market ! Hopefully that will help !

To be pedantic, you need a Launcher for your phone to work, but one is built into eclair for you.
Uninstalling Rosie is the permanent method, but I advise the market app that switches home application.

pulser_g2 said:
To be pedantic, you need a Launcher for your phone to work, but one is built into eclair for you.
Uninstalling Rosie is the permanent method, but I advise the market app that switches home application.
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i always thought there was a launcher over the top for 'effect'
shows what i knew lol

(Q) Foyo 2.2 with sense ROM

Hi Guys is there a froyo rom with sense for the legend? really hating the software on my legend after the last update and my texts are all wrong Would love froyo with sense on my device.
Thanks

way too fat

No... Sense is too fat. Try the Azure build... you won't miss the HTC stuff

owenw said:
Sense is too fat.
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Agree But it seems like azure doesn't use jit, so it's performance is almost the same as stock htc rom with sense

False...
Firecold said:
But it seems like azure doesn't use jit, so it's performance is almost the same as stock htc rom with sense
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Who told you that?

JIT was disabled until v0.6. Ali Ba said it somewhere...
We're at v1.0.1, so JIT is there and working

TheGrammarFreak said:
JIT was disabled until v0.6. Ali Ba said it somewhere...
We're at v1.0.1, so JIT is there and working
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Exactly

Ok will try this with the notfancywidget widget don't like my homescreen without the sense clock lol
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Jammie_1989 said:
Ok will try this with the notfancywidget widget don't like my homescreen without the sense clock lol
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
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try Beautiful widgets, the weather clock is very customizable. costs a couple of bucks, but totally worth it if you miss the clock.

i've tried the azure, but it's almost unusable without htc's stuff (no smart dialer, facebook and twitter integration with contacts)

in my opinion azure is the best.i am getting best performance than any other rom.
i don't miss htc sense ui........i am using better widgets and some twitter and Facebook widgets i manage to get my nostalgic feeling of htc sense..........so my opinion to go for azure rom...........
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makaze said:
no...facebook and twitter integration with contacts
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Froyo offers contact-linking out of the box which basically means any app can add information to your contacts. The official Twitter and Facebook apps synchronize contacts and with 2.2 you can select which ones to link (just like with Sense on 2.1 ROMs).
If you tell me you need Sense for this then I'm quite sure you didn't even try.

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Froyo offers contact-linking out of the box which basically means any app can add information to your contacts. The official Twitter and Facebook apps synchronize contacts and with 2.2 you can select which ones to link (just like with Sense on 2.1 ROMs).
If you tell me you need Sense for this then I'm quite sure you didn't even try.
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Thanks Ali ba for these explanations. I can understand makaze because I also tried a froyo rom, not azure, maybe a couple of months ago and I went back really fast to myprevious rom because I missed exactly these two things, facebook contact sync and smart dialing.
Like makaze , when I saw these problems, I thought it was because the sense absence, and I didnt search a lot for a way around, they just were 2 very important issues. But if you say facebook contacts syncsworks, I wil try azure tomorro!! by the way, does anyone know how to install a smar dialer like htc's? with that it would be just perfect

I like a clean rom, what I need I can install myself, when I buy a Computer, I also format it and reinstall it without the software of the pc maker.
Dialer one I use, is nearly the same as HTC and
http://www.appbrain.com/app/kz.mek.DialerOne
Sense Theme,
http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.haxzamatic.adwsenses
Beautiful Widgets,
http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.levelup.beautifulwidgets
Smooth Calendar,
http://www.appbrain.com/app/se.catharsis.android.calendar

the above theme wont work on azure 1.0 ... smooth calendar wont sync as no sync option with fb or twitt..manual :| ... and Beautiful widgets work .

dhanu007 said:
the above theme wont work on azure 1.0 ... smooth calendar wont sync as no sync option with fb or twitt..manual :| ... and Beautiful widgets work .
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I have same issue such as you , no life without sense !
try zeam launcher
http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/tools/zeam-launcher_guca.html

Syncing with facebook and twitter is working fine here, lets not give out false information to anyone reading this. Facebook integration is supported fine in Azure ROM (and others)!

I am going to give it a try... I guess that if we want to have the last version of android, now and in future releases, we are gonna have to get use to live without htc sense

i've installed both facebook and twitter but haven't really noticed much of an integration (eg. people photos not downloading, unable to browse their albums directly via phone like in htc's friendfeed, see status updates when opening contact...). but then again, the biggest drawback is that there is no smartdialer and i still can't understand why an smartphone operating system does not include this by default (we're not in 2001)

makaze said:
i've installed both facebook and twitter but haven't really noticed much of an integration (eg. people photos not downloading, unable to browse their albums directly via phone like in htc's friendfeed, see status updates when opening contact...). but then again, the biggest drawback is that there is no smartdialer and i still can't understand why an smartphone operating system does not include this by default (we're not in 2001)
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Why it so hard to read a few post above.
Dialer one I use, is nearly the same as HTC
http://www.appbrain.com/app/kz.mek.DialerOne