Hi,
With all the new builds released every day, is there a script to completely remove Sense?
Or is it too build-specific?
Thanks.
If you are just concerned about the homescreen you can always install launcherpro or adwlauncher on top of it and set it as default.
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No... I would like to rid of the bloatware etc...
save urself hassle and just grab a nexus build then, that's what i'll do
Is it possible to backup the sense screens?
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use an app called: 'MyBackup' >backup>data>local(or watever)> and choose 'Android Home'.
i used it when i was degrading my phone and it restored the layout of my htc home screen
magnum73 said:
Is it possible to backup the sense screens?
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of course it is possible, I'm using Titanium backup, it will also save your accounts and all Sense stuff. BUT be careful when coming from sense 2.0 to 2.1 when you restore your HTC Sense backups they won't work and will force close all the time. (Well it was for me....)
Then you have to root to use titanium backup?
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You must have root to use much of TB's functionality.
It is possible to backup your homescreens without the use of an external program (I do this all the tme).
1. Press win key + r
2. Type notepad
3.Write down all the applications on your homescreen, something like this:
Hs1:
Weather widget
Hs2:
Clock
facebook
torsrex said:
It is possible to backup your homescreens without the use of an external program (I do this all the tme).
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Surely Windows and Notepad are both external programs?
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Use a pen and some paper to write it down
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With my Backup you can Backup Android home
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With my Backup you can Backup Android home
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You can also do it with titanium backup, but if you restore across Rom's you can face issues (bootloop etc). The safest method is to write down everything.
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May I know which listing in TB that saves the Homescreen icons? I have been using TB and manually putting back the icons position. It would be great and time saving if i can get this back in just a click of a button
Thanks in advance
It is called [desktop].
You tap it and select backup.
When you want to restore, you tap it again and select restore.
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sounds good
Which one do u guys use and why ?
I head handcent drains battery?
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I use Go SMS pro because it has a cleaner look than handcent and less laggy/buggy. Handcent is good but it force closes on me a lot and sometimes it would erase all of my messages. I just had bad experience with it
I prefer go SMS I've used both and I think go SMS feels lighter and faster.
btw I am using go SMS still
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Can't say I've tried go sms, but I've never had a single issue with handcent. I love the themes and customizations. It has been a pleasure for me to use from day 1.
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I used to love Handcent, but Go SMS is better in every way. Less buggy, and just over all seems faster and less clunky. It opens up quickly and the light blue theme is verrrrrry nice and sleek/minimalistic.
ive been running handcent since i upgraded from the fender le, had no problems with it. but will definitely have to give go sms a try!
MyTouch 4g rooted, running Faux 1.2.0 AOSP 2.3.4
GoSMS although I prefer stock messaging over anything. GoSMS as noted by others is a clean/contemporary UI. I tried HandCent too but felt the menu options, especially around notifications were a little less intuitive.
GO Sms, change settings to lite version, a lot more battery friendly then handcent.
So I'm really thinking about installing cm7 as I'm tired of the sad battery life on the MT4G, however, I'm finding it somewhat difficult to weigh the other pros and cons of switching from stock. There are plenty of threads and videos on how to do this, and plenty that talk about speed, but that doesn't really help answer my questions about functionality unfortunately.
Here's the thing: There are certain things in the stock rom that I don't want to lose in the process and I can't seem to figure out what I will gain and lose by switching.
Here's what I know so far about switching:
- I will have a longer battery life.
- I will lose the genius button functionality, but I can install that separately, so no big deal. I use this for texting handsfree while driving - just connect an audio cable to my stereo.
- The bloat is gone.
Here's what I can't figure out:
- How does the homescreen function without sense? Does it look the same? Do I maintain the built in widget sets?
- Do I lose the quick settings option from the status bar?
- Will my phone still wake using the trackpad?
- Will all the major abilities and apps function normally? Specifically messaging, Google browser, long press shortcuts (ie send link to: X using Y app), alarms, camera, GPS?
Opinions, advice?
TMO MT4G unlocked/rooted with Wind Mobile, running 2.3.4 (pre security update)
I suggest to move to one of the new non-T-Mobile Sense versions. Sense 3 or 3.5.
You'll retain the functionality that you want, gain some new one, most likely gain battery life, and won't lose the good sides of Sense that you're used to (widgets etc).
In the worst case, it's just a simple trial and error process - you can try different ROMs, and if you decide that stock suited you better than everything - you'll be able to install it, and probably even tweaked and customizable version of it.
I didn't know that there was such a thing. I don't mind losing the ”prettiness” of sense, I just need the functionality to be there.
Any rom names off the top of your head that I can look for?
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nuclearbroccoli said:
I didn't know that there was such a thing. I don't mind losing the ”prettiness” of sense, I just need the functionality to be there.
Any rom names off the top of your head that I can look for?
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Virtuous Unity Sense 3.0
Virtuous Affinity Sense 3.5
DARKSIDE SENSE 3.5
RCMix3D Sense 3.5
these are all the top Sense Sense ROMs for the MT4G.
Thanks, I'll take a look at those and see if they suit my needs.
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Thanks, I'll take a look at those and see if they suit my needs.
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oh, and if you want something in between... check out my ROM
InfernoSense v4.0 by Team Inferno
nuclearbroccoli said:
Here's what I know so far about switching:
- I will have a longer battery life.
- I will lose the genius button functionality, but I can install that separately, so no big deal. I use this for texting handsfree while driving - just connect an audio cable to my stereo.
- The bloat is gone.
Here's what I can't figure out:
- How does the homescreen function without sense? I don't even get this question. Does it look the same? Different types of Android look different from one another. Sense has its look. TouchWiz has its. Vanilla Android has its. Do I maintain the built in widget sets? If you go with another Sense ROM, then yes, you will most likely have more sense most ROM here now are 3.0 or 3.5.
- Do I lose the quick settings option from the status bar? In most of the aftermarket ROMs, you will gain more quick settings. Read about the ROMs offered here.
- Will my phone still wake using the trackpad? Most of the ROMs have incorporated this into the build.
- Will all the major abilities and apps function normally? Apps? Yes. Abilities? Depends on the ROM. Some have a few bugs, others don't. Camera seems to be a big issues on this aftermarket sense ROMs, but there's usually a fix somewhere in the thread for that ROM. Specifically messaging, Google browser, long press shortcuts (ie send link to: X using Y app), alarms, camera, GPS?
Opinions, advice? After market ROMs are smoother than stock ROMs and obviously have better battery life as you know. They have much more that you can customize depending on the ROM. After market ROMs are ALWAYS better than stock. So, have fun choosing. Personally, I'm on Core Droid.
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personally this is the best sense rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1384217
I always end up having issues with sense 3.5 roms and won't recommend them to anyone. Vu 2.39 is amazing though. There is also some mysense roms out there that will look just like your stock phone, I can think of about 3 off the top of my head.
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Ok, a lot of good info.
How about opinions on the least buggy rom available at the present?
Reliability is good too.
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Cm7.2 gigglebread/euroskank with tdj's kernel.can't say enough about it.
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nuclearbroccoli said:
Ok, a lot of good info.
How about opinions on the least buggy rom available at the present?
Reliability is good too.
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Least buggy and most reliable is cm7.1 stable. Vu 2.39 is awesome and of course my debloated stock mysense is great too. Best on battery is cm7 though.
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What happened to royalginger and iced glacier?
Virtuous Unity is a great start I'd say.
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What happened to royalginger and iced glacier?
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I think you can find both of those on acs website.
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i've been using virtuous unity 2.39 ever since it went to a stable build. it has good battery life (better then stock) and the performance is great if you like the sense roms. if not i would cay cm7 is also the other one that you should try
if you wanted to go throwback, you could use cm6. I always got better battery life on it than with cm7 back when i used it... try miui. theme it if the looks bother you.
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Virtuous Unity looks pretty good, so I'll probably go with that once I figure out how too add the swype keyboard....
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nuclearbroccoli said:
Virtuous Unity looks pretty good, so I'll probably go with that once I figure out how too add the swype keyboard....
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Go to swype website and download the beta installer. Easiest way.
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I use Darkside Sense V4.0..(android 2.3.5) i like it, i have no issues at all..
I'd like to have both TouchWiz and Google Edition ROMs on my phone and to be able to switch between them when desired. At the moment I'm unsure which one I really prefer, but having to reflash and restore all my apps each time is kind of unrealistic. I'm wondering if there's a way to do this.
Thanks!
Set up each ROM then make nan droid backups of each in trwp and restore when you want to switch.
You could see if Boot Manager (play store) works with your device.
That app looks kick ass. No support for us. I looks like the newest samsung it supports is galaxy nexus. It looks like the wifes phone just became my guinea pig
U can ues up to many roms as u like. As as long u have alot of space in your memory chip. And by uesin any rom. Just restore rom to rom. That u wanna uesss
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PwnCloud said:
I'd like to have both TouchWiz and Google Edition ROMs on my phone and to be able to switch between them when desired. At the moment I'm unsure which one I really prefer, but having to reflash and restore all my apps each time is kind of unrealistic. I'm wondering if there's a way to do this.
Thanks!
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https://www.xda-developers.com/android/dual-boot-your-samsung-galaxy-note-2/
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