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Man this is super nice I'm trying this tonight I'll post results lol 4g ha ha nice
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I should have waited before posting this...hours later I lost mobile data...probably has to do with editing the framework-res.apk so I had to redownload cm6 and flash it to get mobile data working
If anyone has a solution I could send them the zip I was flashing....
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Vandelay007 said:
I should have waited before posting this...hours later I lost mobile data...probably has to do with editing the framework-res.apk so I had to redownload cm6 and flash it to get mobile data working
If anyone has a solution I could send them the zip I was flashing....
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i need to know too because i installed some 3g icons (along with some other cool ones i found in a rom) and now im not getting as much 3g as i should... kinda wierd...
Can I use these on Cm6?
Apparently this does not work well so I deleted it....if the mods could delete this thread that would be great
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Awww man this would have been cool but a good work still man hope u get it working
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If the only thing you did was change the Icons then its not what caused you to lose data..
Changing .png files within apks is probably the most simple mod you can do and I would give it another try. Cause unless you messed with some xml file i doubt its what caused your issues. You can actually edit apks pngs without unzipping or apktooling.
I wish I could explain it -
all I did was take 4g icons from the Epic - rename them to their 3g icon counterparts in CM6 - I opened the apk with 7zip and dragged them from my desktop to the folder
the only snag I hit when doing that was renaming them again inside the apk - because they were being named: random4gimage.png.png because I didnt have windows set to show known extensions - perhaps if I didn't do this it would have worked better? I honestly think that cant be it - but you never know - considering I have never edited an apk before that -
I didn't edit any other files - I didnt 'sign' anything before flashing it considering I dont even know how to sign files -
but I def would love to know what caused me to lose mobile data so I could try it again without thinking I may have to RUU again
This is all probably over my head but, would Metamorph provide some sort of work around for this.
Guys, a .png has no control whatsoever over 3G data you get... it's just like a paranoia effect that's spreading that you lose 3G from this. You won't lol.
If anyone is brave enough to try this. If not I will flash it tomorrow when I get to my Hero.
I accept no responsibility for what happens to your phone.
I have not tested this out as I do not have my Hero with me at this time. Also, this is the first update.zip I have made. I'm not 100% on what I'm doing, I used these instructions here to create the folder structure, and this application here to sign it.
If it works, awesome. If not, I apologize in advance.
Instructions:
- Copy 4g-icons-heroc_signed.zip to your sdcard
- Reboot into recovery
- Make a nandroid backup (or two if you don't trust me - I wouldn't either)
- Flash 4g-icons-heroc_signed.zip
- Reboot
It is my sincere hope that this is exactly what the OP was trying to accomplish.
Links:
4g icons only
Full CM6 rom with changes added
mrinehart93 said:
Guys, a .png has no control whatsoever over 3G data you get... it's just like a paranoia effect that's spreading that you lose 3G from this. You won't lol.
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No, I know it is paranoia...lol...I just began to lose interest in it...but I tried flashing the 4g update using the nov2 blackmod rom and it sent me into a boot loop
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The bootloop could've been caused by a difference in the framework-res.apk files. When you flashed it, the whole framework-res.apk was replaced, and was likely incompatible with the ROM version you were using.
mbobino said:
If anyone is brave enough to try this. If not I will flash it tomorrow when I get to my Hero.
I accept no responsibility for what happens to your phone.
I have not tested this out as I do not have my Hero with me at this time. Also, this is the first update.zip I have made. I'm not 100% on what I'm doing, I used these instructions here to create the folder structure, and this application here to sign it.
If it works, awesome. If not, I apologize in advance.
Instructions:
- Copy 4g-icons-heroc_signed.zip to your sdcard
- Reboot into recovery
- Make a nandroid backup (or two if you don't trust me - I wouldn't either)
- Flash 4g-icons-heroc_signed.zip
- Reboot
It is my sincere hope that this is exactly what the OP was trying to accomplish.
Links:
4g icons only
Full CM6 rom with changes added
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I just flashed this to my own Hero and ran into a slight problem. My Hero doesn't have service. However, I did pull the framework-res.apk and upon looking at the files I changed they did stick. No bootloops or force closes at all. I'm happy to say that I believe this to work and I hope that someone else will try it and post whether or not it works for them as verification!
Wondering if anyone is working on adding ad-hoc capabilities to future Xoom Roms so that the tablet can connect to these kind of networks.
Already been done with some Android devices here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=754961
I agree this would be a great thing to have, I have the D1 and since it doesn't support infrastructure mode it won't work with my wifi tether app.
Unfortunately... from my understanding and someone please correct me if I'm wrong, we need to wait for the Android 3.0 source to be released. They have released the SDK but it doesn't appear that the actual source has been released yet.
This is definitely something I want to see and I have been playing around trying to see if I can get it to compile, while I have gotten it to compile it doesn't work and is actually an older version than what is included with the Xoom.
I tried following the directions here: http://modmymobile.com/forums/491-root-access/544146-connect-g1-ad-hoc-network-solved.html to no avail.... If anyone can figure out how to allow the xoom to connect to ad-hoc, that would be GREAT!
This method uses a recovery flash and since there isn't a custom recovery on the Xoom yet it wouldn't work. But while I was modding my wifes Nook Color I came across this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=868354
And it uses adb to push the new wpa supplicant file so it might be doable that way. The Xoom would need to be rooted (no problem there) and you might need to adb shell and push it from the internal memory rather than from the computer but it's a possibility. I just don't have my Xoom yet (pre-ordered from Staples!- should be here on the 28th)
I think that this might have some merit so give it a try guys.
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This method uses a recovery flash and since there isn't a custom recovery on the Xoom yet it wouldn't work. But while I was modding my wifes Nook Color I came across this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=868354
And it uses adb to push the new wpa supplicant file so it might be doable that way. The Xoom would need to be rooted (no problem there) and you might need to adb shell and push it from the internal memory rather than from the computer but it's a possibility. I just don't have my Xoom yet (pre-ordered from Staples!- should be here on the 28th)
I think that this might have some merit so give it a try guys.
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Interesting...I hope this works
Can someone please test this ASAP and post back if it works or not please?
I can throw up the wpa supplicant file that I used to solve this issue on my Galaxy Tab. I have no idea if the supplicant file is device specific (maybe someone can clarify), but it worked for me...had my Tab rooted and able to ad-hoc connect within about an hour, so I'm hoping it may help you guys. If you're interested, let me know, and I'll post it as soon as I get home tonight.
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Be careful playing with the wifi stuff. Make sure you make backups and take good notes. I was playing with my wpa_supplicant file and trying different bcm4329.ko modules, and somewhere along the way broke my wifi. I restored my original supplicant and broadcom modules, but I didn't get my wifi back until I flashed the stock images.
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Thanks for the heads up. Yeah you have got to make backups and I wouldn't want to try it until they have the stock restore files for the wifi only model. I don't think I want to use the verizon restore files.
Guess what, you're not going to root using a Mac. I've been screwing around for days trying to root my HTC MyTouch 4G only to find out that it just won't work using a Mac. Does ANYONE have any ideas besides buying a PC?
I tried to post in the Android Development forum, but I have to wait for my 10th post before I "qualify".
I've been getting errors, S=ON, root.rar, just about everything. STILL UNABLE TO ROOT. I can temp root with Visionary r11, but try finding r11. I can also view the contents of my SD card. I have done a factory hard reset, pulled the battery, pulled my hair out, and even invented a few cuss words with Apple and iMac as the suffix.
Is anyone else using an iMac that had success? I've seen a few threads where people have said it "should" work. After trying to root since Thursday, and now it's Saturday, I'm all out of patience. AND...my O.C.D. medication (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is running out. Should I throw in the towel and go back to my Metro PCS Go Phone?
"Please have a look at those threads before you start a new one." Yes, I did. I looked through every post I could find. I've downloaded Zip file converters, SyncMate (which will NOT uninstall- it invaded ther Mac O.S.), as well as other programs.
Please, if you have any ideas regarding Macs and rooting, I'd appreciate it. (My wife would too).
Brad
Whaaa you know you don't even need computer to root right? So forget the PC/Mac BS just use the Visionary meth and download root.sh to your SDCard and then from terminal run the script, reboot. If you need help let me know, I repeat you don't even need computer.
I tried that once in the beginning. I'll try that again. I'm just wondering if it's really worth it to root using this method. When I want to flash a new ROM, or get into the heavy duty mods, I'm sure it will be a pain in the keester without a computer.
Ill tell you little secret don't tell anyone okay? You don't even need freaking computer to do anything. You can download whatever you need directly in SDCard and flash it. If you do need to do something you can do it via terminal before or after. So root using Visionary as I said and then download the rom directly in your SDCard and then flash it.
That's the truth, you don't need a computer to do crap. You can use the gfree method if you want too, just temp root and use Root explorer, or any other system file manager to do all the things adb push would have to do.
I've only ever rooted the G2 which was way too easy, but the guide they have to root the Shift is a little complicated for someone who doesnt really know whats going on(me). Says to make sure adb is set up properly and what not, but it doesnt tell you how to set it up in the first place, I dont even know what adb is. Is there and easier guide I can follow? Im not trying to brick my phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1005133
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how did i miss that....thanks
This is the first phone I have rooted and it was taxing on the brain, nerves, but very easy.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1002152
I followed this guys video, I have never rooted a phone before, still don't really even know what rooting is or does but it worked for me. (I know its rooted because I was able to use the tether app and titanium backup)
So I'm thinking this is the easiest guide so far.
This is one of the most simple "first roots" I've seen on any device. Don't worry guys it's not all that bad if you copy and paste
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Honestly, the root on this device was a piece of cake. When I had my Hero I had rooted it before any of the easier methods. That had many more steps than this had. This was literally, download a bunch of stuff, temp root, install busybox, copy and paste a few lines in cmd, make sure they match, copy and paste a couple more lines, then copy and paste a couple more lines, make sure they match, reboot, temp root, perm root, the end.
theres a one click program available search farther down the page
I followed the same you tube video - worked great! the guy even has very good written instructions you can download
- I couldn't find the 1 click solution, is there really one? I've seen screen shots of some windows utility thats suposed to do it for you, but I could not find it anywhere
Hey yall,
I recently purchased what I consider to be one of the best phones one the market (Epic 4g) for the second time and this one I bought off of Swappa.com for $100. The phone is in great condition, with ICS which my last Epic didnt have, and it also has cyanogen 9 mod which my old phone didnt have either. I have never modified a phone or rooted them or anything like that. But I like the cyanogen mod so I dont mind it. The phone also has the latest clockwork recovery.
But the phone cannot activate with Sprint because the rep says the numbers have been wiped from the phone. I read somewhere that I may need a certain kernel that mimics the codes or replaces the codes or something?
Can anyone point me to a stable, reliable source for a kernel that will let me activate the phone and keep cyanogen 9 mod?
Sorry if this is just a total f**#$# noob question that makes you want to pull your hair out but I honestly dont know anything about the latest software or anything like that. However I am very resourceful and I got this far, I think I can install a kernel if someone could just point me in the direction of a good file to download.
Thanks in advance!
Mobile odin the kernel for directboot cwm, and then flash the temporary gb rom to provision your phone and update the prl
watch this videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdx-kIxpitg
But this is for Epic 4g touch, not for Epic 4G
edlee said:
Mobile odin the kernel for directboot cwm, and then flash the temporary gb rom to provision your phone and update the prl
watch this video
But this is for Epic 4g touch, not for Epic 4G
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can you tell me where to find the "temporary gb rom"? Also looks like I need the EL29 EMMC utility, can you tell me where that is as well?
And how to get mobile ODIN on my phone? Do I need mobile ODIN or can I use regular ODIN? In the video he said you could use either one...
Sorry again for the noob questions. This is overwhelming.
Follow the instructions in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1464791
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edlee said:
Mobile odin the kernel for directboot cwm, and then flash the temporary gb rom to provision your phone and update the prl
watch this videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdx-kIxpitg
But this is for Epic 4g touch, not for Epic 4G
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We don't have mobile odin. You will need to odin stock and the cwm recovery and nubernel so you can keep the recovery because samsung has it so stock recovery returns after a reboot, and nubecoder fixed that so you'll need his kernel. Then you can reflash cm9. Once the cm team or me include nexus s 4g ril and modem in a build, then we can make updating prl and profile and activating possible. With ours it is impossible.
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tazfanatic said:
Follow the instructions in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1464791
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There is no link inthe OP, there is a link in a quoted reply and while I got that link to work at home and began the download,I cannot begin the download here on my work computer. Is there an updated link anywhere for the stock el30 multiboot for samsung epic? Any clue why the download worked at home but not on my work PC? It might be a firewall or something so I am going to go home and put the file on my thumb drive.
edlee said:
Mobile odin the kernel for directboot cwm, and then flash the temporary gb rom to provision your phone and update the prl
watch this videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdx-kIxpitg
But this is for Epic 4g touch, not for Epic 4G
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If he already has CM9 then he already has custom recovery (and root, etc) All he needs is the multiboot flashable to temporarily boot into the stock rom. The latest version is FC09 - I'll see if I can link to that thread, but it is in the development section (Epic 4G development)
EDIT: Here is the multiboot thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...te PRL and Calibrate Sensors for CM9 and AOKP
The OP of that thread contains a link to the correct page on the Epic CM team blog, in which you find full instructions, a link and the md5sum (definitely verify the md5 before continuing)
You will need your computer to extract the archive (most android apps for archive files seem to struggle with this one, and while I swear I did it successfully once, I have been unable to duplicate that result or find the app that worked), and it's generally easier to download on the PC as well to avoid a few quirks.
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styles420 said:
If he already has CM9 then he already has custom recovery (and root, etc) All he needs is the multiboot flashable to temporarily boot into the stock rom. The latest version is FC09 - I'll see if I can link to that thread, but it is in the development section (Epic 4G development)
EDIT: Here is the multiboot thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...te PRL and Calibrate Sensors for CM9 and AOKP
(I need to test the link, so if you still see this disclaimer, then I'm not yet sure that the link works as intended)
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That link is the one in the previous post I mentioned. I got the link to download at my house, my work had it firewalled.
Ok so I got the file, now how do I install it or run it? Just put it on the SD card and then boot in recovery and flash it to everything? Do I need to unzip the files before putting them on the SD card or anything?
matt2k12 said:
That link is the one in the previous post I mentioned. I got the link to download at my house, my work had it firewalled.
Ok so I got the file, now how do I install it or run it? Just put it on the SD card and then boot in recovery and flash it to everything? Do I need to unzip the files before putting them on the SD card or anything?
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Yeah, I just noticed that TazFanatic had already posted it without a description - but the same link from two people is better than no links from anyone, I suppose
That archive needs to be extracted to your sdcard in a very specific directy structure. Check the instruction in the blog where you downloaded the multiboot, but I believe you should be able to extract to the root of the sdcard (with a computer, not your phone - I can't stress that enough) with the option checked to recreate the folder structure.
Once extracted, the actual flashable zip is found in the FC09 folder, which is in the multiboot folder (and may still be EL30, although I have an updated version which I was sure came from that page). Flashing that zip from custom recovery will not actually install anything, but it will reboot the phone after setting it up to boot the rom on the sdcard instead of reading the internal storage where your rom (CM9) is installed.
But as I said, that page should cover all of the details, so be sure to read it thoroughly and you shouldn't have any problems (or additional questions on the subject) from this point forward
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Now my work PC wont recognize the device! Mass storage is turned on, but the pc wont recognize the device or the SD card in the computer. I cant transfer anything to the SD card because it isnt showing up.
matt2k12 said:
Now my work PC wont recognize the device! Mass storage is turned on, but the pc wont recognize the device or the SD card in the computer. I cant transfer anything to the SD card because it isnt showing up.
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Go to the settings screen (menu capacitive key, then "settings" on the touch screen - just in case, I don't know how familiar you are with android or the Epic so I'm just covering the bases, lol)
From there, look for the "storage" sub menu, where you'll be able to see if the phone is detecting the sd card (if you have the card in and it does NOT give you the option to mount or unmount the sd card, then it thinks no card is present)
If the phone is also not detecting the sdcard, then it sounds like the card was corrupted - you may have to reformat it, which will erase everything on it. If it is detected, then maybe rebooting your computer will clear out whatever is preventing it from detecting the card when you put it in the computer... but it sounds like you'll most likely find that the phone isn't even detecting it - try rebooting the phone and checking it again under storage, before you start worrying about reformatting the card...
Also, for everyone else following along - this is why you should not sell a phone with a custom rom on it. Too many problems, better to give the new owner a link to xda and let them decide if they want to take the leap
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styles420 said:
Go to the settings screen (menu capacitive key, then "settings" on the touch screen - just in case, I don't know how familiar you are with android or the Epic so I'm just covering the bases, lol)
From there, look for the "storage" sub menu, where you'll be able to see if the phone is detecting the sd card (if you have the card in and it does NOT give you the option to mount or unmount the sd card, then it thinks no card is present)
If the phone is also not detecting the sdcard, then it sounds like the card was corrupted - you may have to reformat it, which will erase everything on it. If it is detected, then maybe rebooting your computer will clear out whatever is preventing it from detecting the card when you put it in the computer... but it sounds like you'll most likely find that the phone isn't even detecting it - try rebooting the phone and checking it again under storage, before you start worrying about reformatting the card...
Also, for everyone else following along - this is why you should not sell a phone with a custom rom on it. Too many problems, better to give the new owner a link to xda and let them decide if they want to take the leap
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I'm a huge noob at this... the phone was in android debug mode so it wasnt showing the device to the computer. Got it now I think I can figure it out.
matt2k12 said:
I'm a huge noob at this... the phone was in android debug mode so it wasnt showing the device to the computer. Got it now I think I can figure it out.
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I thought you said the computer wouldn't read the sd card even if you took it out of the phone and put it into the computer? Hopefully I misunderstood - your wording above seem to suggest a successful usb mount...
I'll keep checking this thread periodically just in case you need more help (I tend to neglect my PMs, or I'd say send me one, but posting here will reach more of our knowledgeable and helpful users)
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Thank you to all who participated in this thread. I did themultiboot and it automatically activated OTA. The sprint rep already had my account linked to the DEC number, it just needed to send out that proper signal. Thanks again to everyone here who helped me.
matt2k12 said:
Thank you to all who participated in this thread. I did themultiboot and it automatically activated OTA. The sprint rep already had my account linked to the DEC number, it just needed to send out that proper signal. Thanks again to everyone here who helped me.
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Awesome news, and welcome to the Epic community
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Now what badass stuff can I do with this cyanogen that I couldnt do with my old Epic??? What re yall's favorite features?
Can anyone tell me how to add icons to my desktop or homescreens? I want to add apps and contacts on my home screens and I cant figure out how. Its not the same as on the old epic, now when I hold on the screen it just pops up the wallpaper selector, I can't add a shortcut, someone tell me what to do?
matt2k12 said:
Now what badass stuff can I do with this cyanogen that I couldnt do with my old Epic??? What re yall's favorite features?
Can anyone tell me how to add icons to my desktop or homescreens? I want to add apps and contacts on my home screens and I cant figure out how. Its not the same as on the old epic, now when I hold on the screen it just pops up the wallpaper selector, I can't add a shortcut, someone tell me what to do?
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Hold your finger on the app/widget while in the app drawer.
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matt2k12 said:
Now what badass stuff can I do with this cyanogen that I couldnt do with my old Epic??? What re yall's favorite features?
Can anyone tell me how to add icons to my desktop or homescreens? I want to add apps and contacts on my home screens and I cant figure out how. Its not the same as on the old epic, now when I hold on the screen it just pops up the wallpaper selector, I can't add a shortcut, someone tell me what to do?
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Your first question is quite broad, so I highly recommend reading the EpicCM blog site and the official site, cyanogenmod.com, because there are so many features that we will likely forget a few (unless we read the web pages for you, but then you have to trust our summaries... anyone remember the telephone game from childhood? Best to go straight to the source, lol)
That doesn't mean we won't try, of course... but I can't decide on a favorite feature, lol. The theme engine is a well-known feature that is almost a CM exclusive (it originally came from T-Mobile phones). I'm currently on the CM7 side of my usual cycle of roms, so I have to work from memory until I decide to switch back (I stay with 7 most of the time because I can't afford a decent replacement battery, lol)
As for homescreen shortcuts, both apps and widgets can be found in the app drawer - long-press and drag to drop them on the homescreen. There may be a direct dial widget (I haven't messed with direct dial shortcuts since long before CM9, so no guarantees on this part) - dropping it on the homescreen should open a dialogue where you can choose the contact to shortcut to. I know that other widgets that have variables that lack logical default values, like the direct navigation widget, work that way... I'm just not 100% sure if there is a direct-dial, or just a shortcut to the contact info
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Ok that works for apps, what about putting specific individual contacts as shortcuts on the homescreen(s)? Can't figure that one out... need to get my wifey on there... thanks in advance y'all.
matt2k12 said:
Ok that works for apps, what about putting specific individual contacts as shortcuts on the homescreen(s)? Can't figure that one out... need to get my wifey on there... thanks in advance y'all.
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I think nova launcher allows normal widget placing. You can always try adw launcher
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