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which MIUI feature would you like to see in your rom?

Personally, CM is my rom of choice. However, there are a few features which i love from MIUI. Which feature would be YOUR favorite to see recreated to the rom of your choice?
Here are a few features with screenshots...
1) Phone Smart Dialer w/ recorder etc.
2) Dropdown menu "shortcuts" (scrollable settings toggle ex. wifi, gps etc)
3) File Explorer Apk
4) Monitor Apk with firewall features, traffic control settings etc (see pics)
5) Lockscreen Music controls (w/ phone, sms count)
6) Look of MIUI along w/ iphone type launcher (lack of)
7) Misc. Settings Features: dnd, security (device administrators), backup options
8) Any other feature I have missed here!

here's a few more:
9.) Long press on back button to fully close app
10.) Long press Home for recent/app killer/app manager
11.) BUILT IN THEMING (Theme Downloader/ Theme Manager)
12.) MIUI Backup
13.) Many launcher animations

MIUI itself is closed source, so, none of it will be ported easily. :/
I do like the dialer though.

wow! you guys were fast!! ...here were the other screenshots.

Igotsanevo4g said:
MIUI itself is closed source, so, none of it will be ported easily. :/
I do like the dialer though.
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correct, i should have left it as "recreated" as i did in the post. (Not "ported") ...the dialer is nice. I love the music/equilizer lockscreen feature (for looks primarily) If i didn't have unlimited text, data etc. being able to set limits w/ the traffic filter and data management would be nice too.

-visitor mode to hide text and phone
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_MetalHead_ said:
here's a few more:
9.) Long press on back button to fully close app
10.) Long press Home for recent/app killer/app manager
11.) BUILT IN THEMING (Theme Downloader/ Theme Manager)
12.) MIUI Backup
13.) Many launcher animations
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Back button kills app on long press is already in cm7
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This is a cm6 feature but I liked the feature of being able to hold the volunlme rocker down to change songs while the screens off and listening to music
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Oh, forgot about menu + volume down = screenshot

All I want is the ability to clear the phantom cm notification like cm has. Then I would use miui.

indagroove said:
All I want is the ability to clear the phantom cm notification like cm has. Then I would use miui.
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I stared at that damn thing for 3 damn months and finally got rid of it yesterday. Permanently. It's so nice not seeing that annoying thing anymore.
Instructions in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=896000

_MetalHead_ said:
I stared at that damn thing for 3 damn months and finally got rid of it yesterday. Permanently. It's so nice not seeing that annoying thing anymore.
Instructions in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=896000
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I know, but that's a pain and not necessary with cm6 and cm7, which is why I want the feature in miui.

File Explorer is better than Astro... and I didn't think it would be. It is so advanced.

indagroove said:
I know, but that's a pain and not necessary with cm6 and cm7, which is why I want the feature in miui.
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Its my understanding that in CM you can clear it but it still returns, only having to clear it again. This method gets rid of it permanently and only takes about 30 minutes. I had to redo my setup and used that as my excuse to take care of this, and im glad i did.

Uhmmm why the hell does miui look like ios?
Sent From My CM 6.1.2 Monster Evo.

codyisnottanner said:
This is a cm6 feature but I liked the feature of being able to hold the volunlme rocker down to change songs while the screens off and listening to music
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You can do this in cm, I can't live with out this now.
Sent from my EVO

_MetalHead_ said:
Its my understanding that in CM you can clear it but it still returns, only having to clear it again. This method gets rid of it permanently and only takes about 30 minutes. I had to redo my setup and used that as my excuse to take care of this, and im glad i did.
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You can choose to never show the icon in cm. We need that option in miui.

Miui backup app
Hi,
how can I get the standalone MIUI backup app?
I need to restore the phone registry on a non-MIUI ROM, is that possible?
Thank you.

It's the apps. So many apps that are pay-for quality ate bundled in MIUI it makes it hard to stay away.
File Explorer with it's FTP abilities, usage monitoring and automatic throttling, firewall, built-in tethering...it's just very complete.
Then there is the graphical polish in menus, lock screen, etc.
If it wasn't closed source it would be the perfect ROM.
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I would NOT like to see any off MIUI stuff in sense... I would like opposite, sense battery life, 4G and camera quality in MIUI.
Right now testing MIUI and those 3 things are weak... but nice fresh look, and feels almost as new phone...

toggles on notification bar

Hi,
The notification bar of the stock Nexus 7 rom is really useless except the notifications. Is there any way to add toggles like Samsung Galaxy series phones to the notification bar ?
also, in description of some custom roms, I read:
Custom Navbar Targets (Up to 7)
Custom Navbar Ring Targets (Up to 5)
What does that mean ?
Thanks.

For adding toggles, I've been happiest with https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.painless.pc

GinoAMelone said:
For adding toggles, I've been happiest with https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.painless.pc
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Thank you. That's a good one. Although I was looking for a something integrated to the systemUI, Power Toggles does what I need.

mrmrmrmr said:
Thank you. That's a good one. Although I was looking for a something integrated to the systemUI, Power Toggles does what I need.
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there's always notification toggle as well, which should do exactly what you're looking for

Best way to get the integrated experience is to use AOKP or CM10 (or one of the variants).

magick86 said:
Best way to get the integrated experience is to use AOKP or CM10 (or one of the variants).
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what do you mean by "integrated experience" ?
do I have to wipe data when passing from Stock 4.1.2 to any custom rom (4.1.2) ?

mrmrmrmr said:
what do you mean by "integrated experience" ?
do I have to wipe data when passing from Stock 4.1.2 to any custom rom (4.1.2) ?
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The only way to get then built into the systemui is to flash a rom that has em. Yes you will need to wipe data going from stock to cm10 or aokp. I would suggest buying titanium backup and use that to backup all your apps. Then once reflashed on your custom Rom reinstall TiBu and restore apps you absolutely need data from like games. And then just restore the app only for apps you don't needs data from.
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mrmrmrmr said:
Hi,
The notification bar of the stock Nexus 7 rom is really useless except the notifications. Is there any way to add toggles like Samsung Galaxy series phones to the notification bar ?
also, in description of some custom roms, I read:
Custom Navbar Targets (Up to 7)
Custom Navbar Ring Targets (Up to 5)
What does that mean ?
Thanks.
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Try this : https://play.google.com/store/apps/...rch_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5qaW0yIl0.

I use SwitchPro Widget rather than ones that come with the roms. Plenty of custom options. Well worth the price.
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notification toggle
There is actually an app called "notification toggle" - https://play.google.com/store/apps/...SwiZGUuajR2ZWxpbi5ub3RpZmljYXRpb25Ub2dnbGUiXQ..
no linky.

+1 for notification toggle..good app.
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+2 for 'Notification Toggle' in Play Store. Unbelievable # of choices, including single-digit battery %, user apps, all the normal toggles.

thanks for all the solutions , apps that are suggested on this thread.
I've tried most of them and they seem to be working as requested.
However, the best solution is to use a rom with integrated features.
I've used Cookies&Cream 10/16 1.3.1 and it's fine enough.
thank you all...

Power Toggles, Notification Toggles, 1TapQuickBar and Notification Bar Deluxe are all I know

Tablet Mode on 4.2.1?

Hi!
I want Tablet Mode on my Stock Nexus 7, but the Tablet-Mode-Patch is for the oldest Stock ROM. Does it still work with 4.2.1? Cuz I dont like DPI Change...
Its rooted

It seems that the patch still work on 4.2.1 according to the folloing post. (sorry, I'm still on custom rom based on 4.1.2.)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35408239

I just used it,worked perfectly for me on stock 4.2.1 rooted/unlocked via twrp.
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Kodiack99 said:
I just used it,worked perfectly for me on stock 4.2.1 rooted/unlocked via twrp.
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kodiak, how did u deodex it?

You don't need to deodex. Grab the 4.2.1-TabletUI.zip from the following link (Post 912) and apply in recovery. Laucher is messed up but Nova Launcher free works great.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1780970&page=92

you could also install paranoid android, where you can choose which layout (phone, phablet, tablet...) you wish to use, you can even set layouts for individual apps or app groups (e.g. Launcher + google mail in tablet mode, other apps stay phablet)

punshkin said:
you could also install paranoid android, where you can choose which layout (phone, phablet, tablet...) you wish to use, you can even set layouts for individual apps or app groups (e.g. Launcher + google mail in tablet mode, other apps stay phablet)
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I am currently running paranoid androids latet rom, and the main thing I'm struggling with is that the 3 buttons (back, home, and the 3rd button that brings up recent apps) are centered, when I want them on the let side. Does the patch fix that?
Also, is there a way to remove the lock screen tiles? I think I saw other threads saying that this change was related to the lawsuit but didn't find anything that allows you to take those off. At the very least I'd want to change the font if I have to keep it.
Any guidance would be appreciated.

nikeair112 said:
I am currently running paranoid androids latet rom, and the main thing I'm struggling with is that the 3 buttons (back, home, and the 3rd button that brings up recent apps) are centered, when I want them on the let side. Does the patch fix that?
Also, is there a way to remove the lock screen tiles? I think I saw other threads saying that this change was related to the lawsuit but didn't find anything that allows you to take those off. At the very least I'd want to change the font if I have to keep it.
Any guidance would be appreciated.
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Yes the tablet patch takes the 2 seperate nav bar and task bar and puts them to the bottom like they should be imho.
I dont even run the lock screen so I cant answer that question.

nikeair112 said:
I am currently running paranoid androids latet rom, and the main thing I'm struggling with is that the 3 buttons (back, home, and the 3rd button that brings up recent apps) are centered, when I want them on the let side. Does the patch fix that?
Also, is there a way to remove the lock screen tiles? I think I saw other threads saying that this change was related to the lawsuit but didn't find anything that allows you to take those off. At the very least I'd want to change the font if I have to keep it.
Any guidance would be appreciated.
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In Paranoid settings, change the UI to Tablet UI (mid) and you'll have the navigation bar buttons to the left hand side like you want.
Also, the way to get rid of the lockscreen tiles is to install Lockscreen Policy.
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[Q] Which ROMs?

Hi guys.
My Nexus 4 is arriving and I'm for sure not gonna run stock. I've been doing some research but yet decided which custom ROMs to try (too many).
I'd like a ROM with these features:
- quick settings mod
- advanced power menu
- volume rocker wake
- safe headset volume
- expandable/expanded volume panel
- expanded desktop
- t9 dialer
I've found only Xylon that has all those features. Which other ROMs have you guys tried that also have those all (or one or two less, if so please specify)?
Thanks a lot in advance
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cm10.1.... all

I think ParanoidAndroid has all those

What is expanded desktop exactly? Like a larger grid size? I think just about any custom rom has these. I like CM personally with Banks' gapps.

xSeany said:
What is expanded desktop exactly? Like a larger grid size? I think just about any custom rom has these. I like CM personally with Banks' gapps.
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It hides the navigation bar and comes in handy when we play games, they run in complete fullscreen. I don't wanna mispress those navbar button while play games such as fruit ninja
Edit: a video to demonstrate. Things get started at around 1:30

I have one more question: can we have access to clock app (or any user-defined app) when pressing the clock above the notification/quicksettings in PA? And quick reply?

I'm on AOKP. It has all those options except expanded desktop. You can hide nav. buttons though.

Lexus fan said:
I have one more question: can we have access to clock app (or any user-defined app) when pressing the clock above the notification/quicksettings in PA? And quick reply?
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It goes into date settings which is pretty stupid. I didn't even know you can tap it. I'm gonna change it to the real clock thanks for the idea. And yes it has quick reply.

Lexus fan said:
It hides the navigation bar and comes in handy when we play games, they run in complete fullscreen. I don't wanna mispress those navbar button while play games such as fruit ninja
Edit: a video to demonstrate. Things get started at around 1:30
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Ahhh I see now. Never tried it, seems like it would be a hassle to toggle it off/on for everyday use. Maybe it's just the way someone uses their device.

Customizing?

Hey all, I unlocked/rooted my phone and I'm wondering if there's anyway to customize which settings are in the notification bar? I'm hesitant to install a new rom because the stock rom has been solid, and I had less than stellar results on past android devices when using custom roms (random fc's, slowdowns, etc, even with CM).
Anyway, I basically want a quick flashlight toggle, and maybe put a few more quick settings options in there. Would it require a new rom?

Matt105 said:
Hey all, I unlocked/rooted my phone and I'm wondering if there's anyway to customize which settings are in the notification bar? I'm hesitant to install a new rom because the stock rom has been solid, and I had less than stellar results on past android devices when using custom roms (random fc's, slowdowns, etc, even with CM).
Anyway, I basically want a quick flashlight toggle, and maybe put a few more quick settings options in there. Would it require a new rom?
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Yes it would require a new ROM
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XupModz said:
Yes it would require a new ROM
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Thanks, another question... what about customizing the unlock screen? Like dragging the slider up opens voice search and left opens camera?:good:

Install battery widget reborn, it has nice notification area, with flashlight, wifi settings, bluetooth, data sync, pretty much everything you have in quick settings
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Matt105 said:
Thanks, another question... what about customizing the unlock screen? Like dragging the slider up opens voice search and left opens camera?:good:
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I'm pretty sure that it would require a ROM to put it on the lock ring but there's a camera lockscreen widget and you can touch and hold the nav bar on the lock screen to get search
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OP, this is a Nexus. You won't find more functional ROMs. Just pick one and flash it.