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For those that prefer using the phone's browser over the XDA app

I made a request to get a dark theme added to XDA and was thinking that if enough people showed interest it might get the ball rolling. The purpose behind this is that a dark theme would improve our battery life as I'm sure all of you know how these screens work.
Before the peanut gallery chimes in, I have no interest in using the XDA app.

Well the premium app has a black theme, have you tried that?
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castro08 said:
Well the premium app has a black theme, have you tried that?
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True Dat.

castro08 said:
Well the premium app has a black theme, have you tried that?yep looks really good
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Your in luck, this has already been done. I don't have the premium app, but I am using the dark theme. Just go into settings, it is there.

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Forget I even said anything
edit: Just so nobody takes the above comment wrong: I DO NOT LIKE USING THE XDA APP. I want to add a dark theme to XDA's UserCP options.

I'm not sure why you would want to request a feature you wouldn't use, but more power too you..
I originally opened this thread because I was curious to know why someone would rather use the web broweser instead of the XDA app. So whats the pro/con?

I wanna a thanks button on this app
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socos25 said:
I'm not sure why you would want to request a feature you wouldn't use, but more power too you..
I originally opened this thread because I was curious to know why someone would rather use the web broweser instead of the XDA app. So whats the pro/con?
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Where are you getting the idea that I wouldn't use it?
I just like the browser version better. I have it as a bookmark in my LP dock pop up which takes me directly to general or development. With the Miran browser I have other forums in different tabs so I can go back and forth between them easily. Its harder for me to navigate the app than it is to navigate the browser. Also when people reply using the app, 90% of the time it gets put in the quote box and and looks like and an empty post when in fact the reply is jumbled in with someone else's post (see post #4 as an example). The only benefit the app has to me is that the text is formatted a little better for legibility but that can be fixed in the browser by simply double tapping the page and zooming in.
This is how I'd like it to look like.

Destroyer ROM

Unfortunately I cannot post my question in the development section because I am new to XDA, kinda frustrating but oh well!
Hopefully I can get this question answered about the destroyer ROM....... How do I add the big awesome clock with the weather to the home screen!? I feel like a tard because I cannot figure out such a simple thing but I cannot find it anywhere!
If someone knows please fill me in!
Thanks a lot
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Haha, you are not supposed to post questions in the development forum. Cool that they are blocking new users from doing that.
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Download and install beautiful widgets, that will do what you want. Weather animations and everything.
You might want to check to see if the rom already comes with the htc clock. Long press on the home screen to add a widget.
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Will that be the clock widget that he shows in his screen shots of the ROM?
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fancy widget app from the market also has a digital clock u could use for that rom

Ya I was looking at that one too. I just REALLY want the one in his screen shots. Goes really well with the themes
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Lost icons in dock

Hello. I have only applications visible. The 3 others hsve gone. Possible to put them back, how pls? Tks
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kokbosh said:
Hello. I have only applications visible. The 3 others hsve gone. Possible to put them back, how pls? Tks
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Firstly, I'd look in the manual.
However if you go to your app drawer, long press on an icon, it will take you to your homescreen, from there you can drag to your dock and drop where you want.
That's assuming you don't have a custom launcher and have changed settings to single dock.

As I am quite new maybe I do not use the right tech word. Sorry. I tried to drag and drop. From the app screen, I come ti my home screen. Ok. But when I want to put on my dock (the fix bar it just above the home button)... It becomes the litter bin and nothing. Mmhhh...
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What launcher?

No launcher installed except the original one. I have gingerbread. Phone rooted, but disppearance happened before. First time when I arrive in amman and get connected there. Contacts icon gone. Then 2 others here in yemen for no reason as I was in yemen before without prblm
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Sorry, I haven't used TouchWiz launcher since i was on eclair - however, by far the best advice I can give you, would be to install launcher pro or zeam free from the market.
There are many others, but these are probably the easiest. Zeam is very basic and light, lp has more features. Get them both, find which one suits you best. You won't be disappointed.

Tks for advice. I bought adw launcher. This does not answer my question but better now. Still have to fiddle with it... Best!
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You have to press the menu button while being in app drawer. then press config just as when you deinstall apps from your drawer. Now you can drag and drop whatever you want
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Thank you. Will keep the tip. Btw, if I want to buy another android phone, maybe gal s2... I can move the apps or I have to buy all anew?
Have a nice day
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I wonder why not all news apps or others do not allow to access to dictionaries when u need to know meaning of one word bu long tapping on it? This would be a real plus, no?
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TSF launcher on the Note

Has anyone got TSF launcher working on the Note after device reboot?
I've paid 16 bucks for this, and every time I restart my phone it force close and TW launcher would come up instead!!!
Also, where is the dialer? Or I've to go through Contacts, then dial the phone???
These things are uncalled for, they should have provided a demo, not the lengthy show off video...
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For me it works fine (CriskeloRomNOTE V7)

I installed but I think that is early... in a future, maybe is a great launcher... need more time!

Maybe I did something wrong, but I can't think of anything other than regular install of the launcher...
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OMG! Who in their right mind would pay $16 for a LAUNCHER? Use Adw or Go for free.
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Zamboney said:
OMG! Who in their right mind would pay $16 for a LAUNCHER? Use Adw or Go for free.
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What a waste of money this launcher... Go launcher or adw are WAY better... And go is free
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Zamboney said:
OMG! Who in their right mind would pay $16 for a LAUNCHER? Use Adw or Go for free.
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In the devs defence, the videos I've seen on YouTube are very impressive. I definitely think it would be worth a trial to ensure its worth its value, but in what I've seen its completely different from most other things around.
Please don't assume all launchers are of the same value... may as well buy a £10 feature phone because the N7000's £600 is a rip off in comparison!
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Zamboney said:
OMG! Who in their right mind would pay $16 for a LAUNCHER? Use Adw or Go for free.
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What you say is like who in their right mind would pay $1 million dollar house, or $500,000 for a Bentley! If you can afford it, then there's no problem of buying it...
I have ADW and Go, but ADW was really good on my tablet not the Note and Go lags all the time... It's a mattet of preference, as if we all had the same taste/preference, no competition between products would arise!
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I paid and I like it.
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It's not as good as in demo video. Developer will add features in time it seems.
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Did you put TSF launcher as default?

necrocavus said:
It's not as good as in demo video. Developer will add features in time it seems.
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hmm? most of the features that are in the demo are in this version. a few icons look different here and there (ie. folder icon), but for the most part, its more or less the same. the only thing that is notably different is the music widget not being as good as the demo made it seem.
@OP - uhhh... you just use the app called 'phone'. it launches samsung's default phone app.
its not a bad launcher, but not worth the $15.
for $15, i would expect something along the lines of SPB Shell 3d launcher - where its not just a launcher UI, but also includes a whole range of custom widgets that provide useful functionality.

Add missing map widget. Also it's just launcher. It needs more widgets.
I cannot add shortcuts. Missing live wallpapers. A folder animation is missing.
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edwinvanbaast said:
Did you put TSF launcher as default?
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Yes I did, but it happens with every restart...
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Souai said:
hmm? most of the features that are in the demo are in this version. a few icons look different here and there (ie. folder icon), but for the most part, its more or less the same. the only thing that is notably different is the music widget not being as good as the demo made it seem.
@OP - uhhh... you just use the app called 'phone'. it launches samsung's default phone app.
its not a bad launcher, but not worth the $15.
for $15, i would expect something along the lines of SPB Shell 3d launcher - where its not just a launcher UI, but also includes a whole range of custom widgets that provide useful functionality.
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I totally agree with your analogy, but I guess it's too late for that.
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TSF Launcher
It's good launcher beautiful
A video by me :
http://graffy.free.fr/Galaxy/Launcher TSF - graffy2012.mp4
graffy

Nice graffy,
Hopefully it will work now, I'm going to try it again...
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necrocavus said:
It's not as good as in demo video. Developer will add features in time it seems.
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or they're just going to dump this launcher and release a new one while sucking in a whole new bunch of willing "customers"

For me it works perfect. ...u should update the launcher and itll work properly(stock rom no root )
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For me it works fine ( AOSP iMilka v05 )

N4 resolution discrepancy!

Hey,
So my phone is a 303k and has a resolution of 768x1184 as opposed to the advertised 768x1280. This is extremely weird!
What are your guys resolutions?
Here's an app to check your resolution
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.MTMDevelopers.ScreenSpecs
Thanks for looking!
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768X1212... 301k version, ordered 3 days ago
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Its because of the Virtual keys I believe.
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It is 768x1280, but apps only have 768x1184 available to them because the on screen buttons take up some real estate.

The same as you
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also chrome reports the wrong results when using what is my resolution

Definitely the navbar. Expanded desktop shows 768x1280.
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Am I the only one who sees obvious pixelation in some widgets? The analog clock for instance doesn't seem to be in HD as some of other stock google widgets, I really hope they upgrade this

DUDE stop posting everywhere your phone is FINE its cause the nav bar

Guys!!! Its not the nave bar! Its the chrome browser or the app. Check the difference between chrom and aosp browser. I'll put pictures.

LTavaress said:
Am I the only one who sees obvious pixelation in some widgets? The analog clock for instance doesn't seem to be in HD as some of other stock google widgets, I really hope they upgrade this
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I actually notice a lot of pixelation. That was primarily my main concern of checking the resolution
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It's from the Nav bar eating up pixels.

Ace42 said:
It's from the Nav bar eating up pixels.
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Cool. Very helpful
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baolongn said:
Cool. Very helpful
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If you use PIE you can regain those pixels or you can even shrink it on certain ROMs.

baolongn said:
Not helpful at all. It's a discussion so please contribute something if possible.
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Whoops, accidentally thanked your post. That was a complete mistake. What exactly is the problem here? Are you saying that you think your screen is not 1280x768, or is the text all pixelated? Because you just seem to be complaining about numbers on the screen, while you're having no actual problems with using the browser. Could you specify your exact problem, other than the fact that the numbers are off?

Whoops, accidentally thanked your post. That was a complete mistake. What exactly is the problem here? Are you saying that you think your screen is not 1280x768, or is the text all pixelated? Because you just seem to be complaining about numbers on the screen, while you're having no actual problems with using the browser. Could you specify your exact problem, other than the fact that the numbers are off?
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He's complaining about both I think. Because he thinks the screen is defective, he's starting to notice micro-imperfections, and attributing them to a messed up display. The display does have the full resolution advertised, which you're able to fully utilize in apps that support fullscreen mode, like some video applications. The nav bar is just part of the package, but there's no real dishonesty in the advertising or anything.
The reason you have the difference between Chrome and stock Android browser is because Chrome has a pseudo-fullscreen mode now that hides the address bar automatically.
Don't worry man. Your screen is just fine. Be happy that you have a Nexus 4. It's quite an extraordinary smartphone.

My IQ dropped 40 points after I read the OP.
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myepicyear said:
He's complaining about both I think. Because he thinks the screen is defective, he's starting to notice micro-imperfections, and attributing them to a messed up display. The display does have the full resolution advertised, which you're able to fully utilize in apps that support fullscreen mode, like some video applications. The nav bar is just part of the package, but there's no real dishonesty in the advertising or anything.
The reason you have the difference between Chrome and stock Android browser is because Chrome has a pseudo-fullscreen mode now that hides the address bar automatically.
Don't worry man. Your screen is just fine. Be happy that you have a Nexus 4. It's quite an extraordinary smartphone.
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Thanks! This was pretty much what was going on.
Since the issue is settled, moderators, could you please close this thread?
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richteralan said:
My IQ dropped 40 points after I read the OP.
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He didn't know man, don't be a jerk about it.

myepicyear said:
He didn't know man, don't be a jerk about it.
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Lots of people on xda are jerks nowadays.
Don't know why people tend to be jerks in the q&a forum which is supposed to be quite noob friendly.
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