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Behold 2 - TouchWiz is horid!

Please Please Please for the love of everything that is Android, someone port Cyanogen's rom over to the Behold 2.
What a horrible implementation of font and gui changes. Samsung has turned what I deem to be an incredibley useful, pleasing gui, into a mishmash of horrible fonts.
If I had any modding know how, i would be all over getting this TouchWiz off the phone. The formfactor of the phone is great, camera works wonderfully, etc etc...but that Touchwiz...geeeeez
Again I beg those that know a lot more than I! Please eradicate this poor phone of its TouchWiz virus.

yeah, it's awful! Not sure what Samsung was thinking... anyone able to get a recovery from the galaxy going on their behold II?

loL!
im shaking in my boots. i hope this does not come on any updates for the MOMENT. ill stick with 1.5 instead of Touchmywiz .moreover if this is what BADA has in store theyre doomed already.

Yes, it should definitely be put out there that if you are used to any other stock or slightly modified Android install, this implementation will be practically unusable for you.
The phone stutters scrolling the menus, pauses between screens, etc etc. Touchwiz is really killing this phone.
I guess I have 13 days now. If I see no hope for some kind of rom i will for sure be returning it.

Just saw a demo of TouchWiz during a Behold II unboxing. It. Looks. Awful. It's almost as if they did it for the sake of being "different" at the cost of usability. Yuck.

I like it, but i suppose you could just get GDE, aHome or even try porting Cyanogen's home over.

The only thing I like from the touchwiz is the music player. Would there be a way to pull that and install it on the G1 or Cliq?

Custom rom isnt going to be easy..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4997648&postcount=27
If you really hate touchwiz, you can install openhome from the market. It will give you a more stock look and feel.

Wii60 said:
I like it, but i suppose you could just get GDE, aHome or even try porting Cyanogen's home over.
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Cyanogen's home = Launcher.apk in AOSP
Looks like a resource hog, I know it has a sh*t load of RAM (320mb :-O) but I'd rather it went to something more useful than some 3d cube thingy.

kam187 said:
Custom rom isnt going to be easy..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4997648&postcount=27
If you really hate touchwiz, you can install openhome from the market. It will give you a more stock look and feel.
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I'm fairly sure that TouchWiz will still be running in the background. So yeah you'll get a more stock feel, but it will be hindered slightly.

you could probably make a script to root and kill it. Just run that on every boot.

[Q] Any visible improvements on CM6 as compared to CM5.0.8?

Hi,
I have recently rooted my Magic 32A and installed CM5.0.8, which I'm happy with after stock Android 1.5 but I was wondering...
Is CM6 RC3 going to improve the performance of some of the apps because of the Java acceleration? Is it stable enough to try?
Anybody can suggest a better keyboard that I could use...default Android one is not that great.
Thanks!

Smart Keyboard is freaking awesome, but it's not free. It's $2.53 in the market.
As for CM6. I've tried all three RC's plus a random few nightlies, and it's always been slower than 5.0.8. Seems to lag anytime I'm switching betweens programs, flicking through the home screens, etc. Doesn't seem to be too bad while actually running applications, just a pain in the butt to get them going.
With that being said, don't take my word for it. The easiest way to find out is to make a Nandroid backup, flash CM6, and if you don't like it, just restore your Nandroid backup.

Thanks DonJuan692006! I really value the opinion of people who have tried it before me.
I was thinking CM6 should be faster...but maybe it's not because it's still RC.
As for the keyboard I would buy the one you suggested (actually never bought anything on Android yet so I'm curious of the process), but my question is...is that better than Swype? What are the advantages of Smart Keyboard? I think I found some other ones to buy too...

Smart keyboard for me is just a millions times more responsive than the Android keyboard. It also compensates for people who's fingers are bigger than the keys better. I know there are other keyboards available but I bought it based off the reviews.
Swype was really accurate when I was using it, but I found that right after I would clean the screen it was really too hard to drag my finger across the screen and even got to the point that my thumb would start to hurt. I quit using it all together once that started happening. But its all a matter of opinion. The good thing is that everything you buy in the market can be refunded within 24 hours, so just grab it first thing in the morning and use it through the day. If you don't like it, get a refund. I've done it for several apps in the past.
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i think the problem lies within the launcher. No matter what kind of launcher you use, it still not fast like the stock launcher from 1.6 donut. Thats the real problem. Why do we have to look the same to Nexus One? Can anyone here create a simpliest rom with almost no addition-ware (i.e. launcher and gallery 3d), see if it improve performance and battery? lets make a petition shall we

I have installed CM6 it is runnung a bit faster,but as it was said those few bugs with luncher are not really problems for me,it is great.But ofc there is a battery comsuption problem it is leeching your battery

Modded samsung fascinate lwps (less girly!)

Hey there, first post, been lurking a while tho.
I came across the Samsung fascinate live wallpapers the other day, tried them out and realized how feminine they look, so I did abit of modding and made them less girly.
Screenshot db.tt/vmGXrlJ
First flash this zip in recovery androidpolice.com/2010/09/05/exclusive-samsung-fascinate-live-wallpapers-leaked-available-for-download/
Once done uninstall the spark live wallpaper and then install this db.tt/lgNWp9n or black spark.apk thats attached, via astro or similar file manager
Enjoy
I'll post more if there's any interest for them

Cheers for this! Not only for the mod, but for making me aware of new Galaxy LWPs Would you work on the Gala S ones too?
Shame they have a bland colour to them Think the layers of light would be great in a different colour *nudge*
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Glad I could help, messed with the layers Lwp and came out with this
Screenshot db.tt/X9EnlJb
You wasn't specific about colors, so I figured blue/green can't go wrong lol.
Gonna have another mess with it later, but if you want this one, here you go
db.tt/2ROisWj
And yeah, I can try out the galaxy s lwp, see what I can do, any in particular?

MIUI rom - why?

I've just checked out a couple of vids on Youtube of the MIUI rom on the Mytouch 4G. It has some nice looking animations, but I don't otherwise get why an Android user would want this rom. It looks like an iPhone - the system takes a big steaming dump of apps all over your home screens, and no launcher. It seems like a step backwards to me.
Can someone who uses this rom please convince me otherwise? What does it have that I can't get elsewhere?

I used to think the same, but when I gave it a bash it was VERY smooth! And with Launcher Pro on it, near perfect.
But there are so many more settings you can fiddle with on CM, I always go back to the best.
Flashed a CM7 nightly this morning,.... AMAAAAZING!

So you CAN install a launcher on it? I got the impression that you couldn't. Hmmm, I might give it a try when I have some time. What's battery life like - one video (admittedly for the MT4G) said it was pretty crap. That same video also said that RAM usage was considerably lower than Sense, which interests me.

Yeah man, standard MIUI launcher is junk IMO, no app drawer? Huh? Definitely get your launcher of choice on there straight away.
From what I remember (since November ish) battery life was ok, RAM was vgood. Yeah give it a bash,... the guy who has done the port has updated quite a few times since I tried it.

I love the standard launcher after 2 years of seeing either stock android launcher or ones similar to it , it is a nice change of pace

I didn't like miui at first but it grew on me. I was constantly trying to find the app launcher it runs fast and you can customize the heck out of it!
Sent from my Pear phone.

I was really impressed with it, actually. Very lightweight on the system.
If you don't like the lack of drawer (I hate it...thinking a hybrid with an app drawer would be perfection) you can get stuff tucked away in folders, or use launcher pro.
It just looks and feels so fresh and clean...but it's just not what I personally love about Android. A great option that's totally different.
It's also a great UI for iphone converters...
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setspeed said:
I've just checked out a couple of vids on Youtube of the MIUI rom on the Mytouch 4G. It has some nice looking animations, but I don't otherwise get why an Android user would want this rom. It looks like an iPhone - the system takes a big steaming dump of apps all over your home screens, and no launcher. It seems like a step backwards to me.
Can someone who uses this rom please convince me otherwise? What does it have that I can't get elsewhere?
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Thats exactly it, MIUI is just like an I phone without restrictions! You can add, take away and do anything You want with it maintaining its beauty and speed! Ive tryed every rom, after playing w/ rom's UI for a few minutes I went bak to MIUI. Theres nothing like it try MIUI and you'll never go bak.

MIUI = ew
That's just me though, I'm a CM fanboii

omarsalmin said:
MIUI = ew
That's just me though, I'm a CM fanboii
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I'm inclined to agree with you. I gave it a try, but those iPhone-esque menus had me running for the hills - it just seemed wrong!
In the last couple of days I've been through the stock Sense rom (too heavy on the hardware), MIUI (just no), Enomther's Official (battery life poor) and CM 6.1.1 (battery life poor). I'm currently draining the battery so I can charge properly and wipe batt stats on CM - hopefully that will help. But if not then I'm going to have to roll back to the stock rom, which is a real shame because all the others run so quick even at 800mhz...

setspeed said:
I've just checked out a couple of vids on Youtube of the MIUI rom on the Mytouch 4G. It has some nice looking animations, but I don't otherwise get why an Android user would want this rom. It looks like an iPhone - the system takes a big steaming dump of apps all over your home screens, and no launcher. It seems like a step backwards to me.
Can someone who uses this rom please convince me otherwise? What does it have that I can't get elsewhere?
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Thats exactly it, MIUI is just like an I phone without restrictions! You can add, take away and do anything You want with it maintaining its beauty and speed! Ive tryed every rom, after playing w/ rom's UI for a few minutes I went bak to MIUI. Theres nothing like it try MIUI and you'll never go bak.

Try It!
i have been running CyanM since went to Android with tthe N1 and I can say its making me think! I like the polish. The initial setup was a little slower because of the lack of app draw and having to tuck things away. After that I can say I am really digging the Rom

I really like the notification put-down with the toggles at the bottom. Looks so good and super functional.
Edit: but I use virtuous as my daily.
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I've finally settled on a ROM - Sparksmod Extra HotSauce. Basically CMod with loads of pretty icons and animations. I love it so much, it's satisfied both the need for speed/lightweight on RAM, and having the eye candy to show off.
Install a decent laucher like ADW EX or LauncherPro (which now has transition animations too), and it blows anything else away. I can't recommend it highly enough. My iPhone-toting friends are jealous as well.

At first I didn't like it... Then it grew on me.... Then I didn't like it again (had too many apps on homescreen)... Now I like it again..... I like just installed Touchwiz launcher (I know.. Wut? ) and love it again IMO Touchwiz launcher is like MIUI's with an app drawer xD (I prefer though )

my question is : why not
the easy theme-ing + change icons / pull down widget = win
if u dont like the iphone-ish look, put ADW EX on top of it
i do like how i can organize stuff with the folders
that + the ease of uninstalling apps when i dont like them,
it sucks having to wait to go through setting and wait 30 secs to generate the whole list.
oh the smoothness too

Seriously... why not?? I use miui for a few reasons..
1. Bad ass lock screen.. by far the best. IMHO (Music control, custom wallpaper, quick launch phone and messaging app) yeah you COULD just use widget locker.. but that slows phone down and drains battery life.. not as sick as default miui I think.
2. Themes.. the themes available look amazing, completely customize all your icons, better than you can get with adw, lp or any made for cyanogenmod.. and you can mix and match what themes parts you want applied.
3. Notification bar.. toggles on the pulldown are great.. ya you can do basically the same with cyanogenmod, but not as polished IMO..
4. battery life isn't an issue for me.. or ram.. basically the same as cyanogen 6.1.1... haven't tried cm7. So no input there.
5. Updated every Friday. which is nice..
Yeah its iphone-ish since all the icons are uniformed.. and menus, I don't spend all my time changing settings so menus don't bother me.. easier to navigate then stock android IMO but with icons I actually like that about it.. I use adw launcher ex. So I have a launcher.. I don't use the stock launcher with miui. Personally I don't care for it.. i hate apps on my homescreen... IMO they belong in the launcher.. widgets belong on the homescreen. But that's just me.. to each there own. I switch between cyanogen mod 6.1.1 and miui... I just nand backup each so I can switch between both whenever I feel the need. there both esentially set up the exact same. Same apps and launchers.. I'm been on cyanogen mod since I had a mytouch 18 months ago till miui was ported.. it mixes things up, I don't think it takes away from android.. it gives you the best of both worlds in my opinion..
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I have to say, that Im loving the Miui. Sure, it comes with no app drawer and it looks too close to an iphone, but one thing I give credit to apple, is the glossy and high resolution look to their icons and layouts.
I use Launcher pro and it makes me a happy Android fan. I get to load new themes with the least amount of effort whatsoever. Its amazing how quickly you can change the look of your phone.
The lockscreen is the best ive seen. I dont experience lags for a rom that is quite stylish and has so many features. The customization on this rom is out of this world. There's a setting for anything Ive wanted to change (minus changing the color of the notification bar).
So, to summerize: It runs fast, it looks really good with easy theme changing ability and it lets you customize the heck out of it.
The battery life is decent. I havent noticed a major difference between any of the roms ive tried when it comes to that. Btw, I have been on CM 6.1.1 and supervillianz and the default sense. This is the only rom that made me NOT change and try other roms. Im quite happy with what I have. Why look elsewhere

Myns or miki

I like using YouTube and my camera above anything. The ESPN site too. I want hulu. What ROM is suggested for my usage
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I use the ESPN site, YouTube and my Camera often. Not a big Hulu guy. I run Miki and love it. Came from Sprint Lovers and probably won't go anywhere else.
Lots of people run Myns too though.
Maybe try both? I'm partial to Mik

Yah. I'm guessing I should test both, won't hurt. Thanks. I do have another question.... how do I backup my phone, is it an easy step?
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Nandroid backup in recovery.

if you dont care about themeing , id just use sprint lovers, i keep trying mikfroyo because its supposed to be sooooo fast, how ever i dont notice any speed increase over myns and keep going back. Myns is just sexy/classy, some of the other roms look "cheaper", i spend forever trying to theme them to my liking, and then wipe and nandroid back to myn. lol
id just pick the one that you think looks best.
ALSO, once you root, you will install a recovery,(click me, im the best). from that recovery menu, you can create whats called a nandroid back up. so you can set every thing up how you like it, nandroid, then try a differnt rom, if you want to go back, you go back into recovery and restore you previous nandroid back up. its easy

Nandroid back up is done through recovery,to back up individual apps I use ti back up.

Thank you for the replies. A great help all around.
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I already rooted and have nandroid. So basically that nandroid will back up my apps and contacts for the new Rom?
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bostonsbrash2 said:
I already rooted and have nandroid. So basically that nandroid will back up my apps and contacts for the new Rom?
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Turn phone off>hold power and volume rocker down and wait for phone to boot into recovery.>go to nandroid backup/restore.>go to backup and make a nand backup. Takes from 3~5 minutes to finish. And now you have created a nand backup.
A nand backup pretty much clones your current system. Contacts apps etc. it does not let you restore apps our contacts to another rom. You need to use something like titanium backup
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I'm using mikfroyo and it is just great. Use mikfroyo!
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I like myn's better, but I get massive delays in my texts on that ROM, so I have switched to miki when I need 4G (salvage mod is my daily). If/when RLS 6 comes out I will test it out and hope the text issues go away. I'm not knocking myn's, and I appear to be in the minority with this issue.

Since I got my Evo a couple weeks ago, I installed MikFroyo.
I keep telling myself I want to wipe and try a few of the other ROMs like MiUi, however Mik's runs so smoothly and haven't noticed any issues with it, so have yet to get rid of it. That should say something for it.

i have Myn RLS5... run Hulu just fine and youtube too.
i like the look of Myn and all the black.
i have been tempted to go get a basic Froyo and drop Launcher Pro on it.

I have tried both, and prefer Myns. You should try both of them, and see which you like better. I have nothing bad to say about either of them, I just like Myn's better. I love having options though, and trying new roms. So try them both, and see which works better for you.

I love both roms but find myself going to Mik. It seems to just move through menus quicker then myns and just a tad snappier. Both amazing roms. Mik if you want a little faster myns is you want a really sexy looking theme

just about every sense based rom will do every thing you want fine. Some roms sem to work better on some peopels phones then others (or its all int here head). I personally prefer FRESH and EVIO. Myn's is cool but most people like it simply because of the look, since i have a theme i use i have incorporated the parts of myn's look i like into my regular theme and can use any rom now with that look.
In my experiance having flashed jsut about every sense based rom/versino. you wont see dramatic diffrence (except in your head).

It's all about CM, hands down best rom in my opinion.
Sent from my EVO

You should have really made a poll for this thread. Would have probably been easier
Sent from my Evo while i should be working

To the op, a nandroid baxks up your rom, like a failsafeto go back to if something goes wrong. Use titanium backup to backup your apps, and your contacts will be backed up on your google account and will resync to your phone when you log back in.

I'm going with myns warm
I've been trying different roms like i was a teenage girl looking for a prom dress the last couple days and I'm pretty happy with the appearance and performance of myns warm with warm blood theme am looking for the keyboard to go with it but i'm really happy with the overall rom ,I put a living wallpaper with it ,looks like a blood river.I would just like to say thanks to the developers of this rom.