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Hi,
I'm looking for some good lock screen replacements.
Time of day, email/sms count, battery power, weather? would all be nice to have on a lock screen.
Prefer free but I'm willing to shell out a couple bucks if there aren't any free options.
Thanks!
- GOTO Lockscreen
- Widget Locker
Anyone know of any flashable lockscreens? Not apps. As I'm also quite bored of the drag down unlcoker.
widgetlocker is worth the money! couple of different unlocking styles + add any widget that you want... love it!
cheers
b
Agreed. Just bought WidgetLocker and it's well worth the two bucks.
Try lock 2.0 its pretty good... has a stupid iPhone lockscreen so you can tell your friends you have iOS
Does any of those programs replace HTCs answer/reject call screen? I usually reject the call when the phone is in my pocket.
D-fens said:
Does any of those programs replace HTCs answer/reject call screen? I usually reject the call when the phone is in my pocket.
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Nope. No app from the market would be able to do that. You'd have to change rom for that. But even then its either sense down slide or vanilla across slide.
Widget locker has an option to hide the popup till you unlock. I haven't tested it but its there.
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Nope. No app from the market would be able to do that. You'd have to change rom for that. But even then its either sense down slide or vanilla across slide.
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Is there anyway to get that "vanilla across slide" for sense rom. Atleast HTClocksreen.apk deletion doesn't work.
blinde said:
Is there anyway to get that "vanilla across slide" for sense rom. Atleast HTClocksreen.apk deletion doesn't work.
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Nope, not unless a dev has removed ALL of the sense lockscreen, which most dont, and replace with the vanilla.
However, I think someone posted on here about adb pushing the vanilla lockscreen (rotary or slide) to sense roms. Not sure if it replaces the call slider but might be worth a try.
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Nope, not unless a dev has removed ALL of the sense lockscreen, which most dont, and replace with the vanilla.
However, I think someone posted on here about adb pushing the vanilla lockscreen (rotary or slide) to sense roms. Not sure if it replaces the call slider but might be worth a try.
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Thanks for the info.
Widgetlocker has gives you rotary locksreen among others but it doesn't affect on call slider
With widget locker is there a way to prevent the default lock screen from popping up first?
I purchased it last night but the delay where the default lock screen shows up first is pretty disappointing.
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blinde said:
Thanks for the info.
Widgetlocker has gives you rotary locksreen among others but it doesn't affect on call slider
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Thats what I was saying. No apps will change the call slider. Hence why I said to try the adb push method.
Search the forum for the adb push vanilla/rotary lockscreen as that might change the call slider.
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Nope, not unless a dev has removed ALL of the sense lockscreen, which most dont, and replace with the vanilla.
However, I think someone posted on here about adb pushing the vanilla lockscreen (rotary or slide) to sense roms. Not sure if it replaces the call slider but might be worth a try.
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You can do this, but u need to use the default phone.apk.
there was a fix on the forum here but i forgot where it had slide to answer option even.
Sozage said:
With widget locker is there a way to prevent the default lock screen from popping up first?
I purchased it last night but the delay where the default lock screen shows up first is pretty disappointing.
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Have you put it as default for home button etc?
Mine works like it should be and I see it only for second very rarely.
Anyone else lacking the feature to go from vibrate to silent by pressing the volume down button? This is after the 2.2 update. Also, if anyone has a fix for removing the slide lockscreen before pattern lockscreen, that would be helpful.
In 2.2 u have to option for either silent or vibrate. U can pick which one under settings>sound>vibrate
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yeah, i was hoping that there would be an option for having both. why would they remove that? what the christ.
cxdist said:
yeah, i was hoping that there would be an option for having both. why would they remove that? what the christ.
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I agree, I find the lack of it now very annoying. Sometimes I like to have my phone on vibrate (like at work), and sometimes I want it completely silent (like while I'm asleep). This seems like a pointless change.
Check out Volume Toggle (Free) on the market. I use a widget to change my sound profiles. When I go to bed I use Night Watch to restrict sounds. When you plug it in between certain hours it will auto start for you if you want.
Glad I found this I was afraid I messed something up lol
This is pretty unbelievable to me, why they would do that.
Either way, you could try the link in my sig... my volume control app allows you to go into silent or vib. It's pretty nooby though.
Hate it also, i use dazzle widget. Has a toggle for vibrate or silent.
bad4u6669 said:
Hate it also, i use dazzle widget. Has a toggle for vibrate or silent.
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curvefish has one too. nice toggle widget.
Thanks, I've been looking for something like these for the last couple days, I'll check out the various apps you guys mentioned.
Edit: Actually, I just realized that you get a similar widget with Weather and Toggle Widgets. You can toggle between On, Vibrate, and Silent, it's just what I was looking for.
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Anyone else lacking the feature to go from vibrate to silent by pressing the volume down button? This is after the 2.2 update. Also, if anyone has a fix for removing the slide lockscreen before pattern lockscreen, that would be helpful.
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I have Beautiful Widgets and use the silent button from them.. works great... here is a screen shot for you.
chrisanderin said:
I have Beautiful Widgets and use the silent button from them.. works great... here is a screen shot for you.
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How did you get that setup?
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How did you get that setup?
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If you are referrancing my screen... its not my home screen but one of the others... the toggle switches at top are beautiful widgets silent, vibrate, wifi, and bluetooth all from beautiful widgets... the calender is the moto calender widget and the folders I created myself which hold Emulators and all my camera apps.. here is beautiful widgets small weather widget on a rainy day and a cloudy day... you can see the rain drops running down my screen. This only happens when I unlock or wake up my phone.. once you touch the screen it goes away.
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If you are referrancing my screen... its not my home screen but one of the others... the toggle switches at top are beautiful widgets silent, vibrate, wifi, and bluetooth all from beautiful widgets... the calender is the moto calender widget and the folders I created myself which hold Emulators and all my camera apps.. here is beautiful widgets small weather widget on a rainy day and a cloudy day... you can see the rain drops running down my screen. This only happens when I unlock or wake up my phone.. once you touch the screen it goes away.
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Man, that's wild!
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Why not hold down the top power button and select silent mode?
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Why not hold down the top power button and select silent mode?
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What fun is that if you have cool widgets lol... just messing with ya
Well actually, I stand corrected. Holding the top button will only set vibrate now. But, speaking of cool widgets, try widgetlocker! There is a slide that will completely silence or vibrate all from the lock screen. I know this isn't a true fix to what they screwed up but it is an all around better lock screen. $1.99 is well worth it.
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Well actually, I stand corrected. Holding the top button will only set vibrate now. But, speaking of cool widgets, try widgetlocker! There is a slide that will completely silence or vibrate all from the lock screen. I know this isn't a true fix to what they screwed up but it is an all around better lock screen. $1.99 is well worth it.
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WOW what a goof ball... I have that and use it but never thought of it because its not one of my sliders lol
As the title says, I want to remove the message preview widget on the lockscreen. If i turn ON the message preview (under Messages->Settings->Preview message) i get the message widget showing the sender and the message text, if i turn the preview off i still get the message widget but this time it just shows the sender as "Messaging" and the message text as "New message".
I have attached 2 screenshots showing both screens.
I have tried with the "Multiple widgets" option turned on and off with the same result.
However if i completely turn message notifications off (Messages->Settings->Notifications), it goes away, but then i dont get any notifications of messages.
Is there any way to just turn off that lockscreen widget but still have the normal notifications like the S2 and S3?
Thanks in advance
Bump !!
I desperately want to know the answer to this. What's the point of lock screen widgets like dashclock etc if the horrible TW notifications take priority and appear over the top !
Anyone found the answer to this ?
Bump this is a rather stupid feature. I want to be able to read my preview n notifications without it going on lockscreen
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In the messaging app if you go to settings and scroll down, just untick "preview message"? You won't get previews on lockscreen or status bar BUT you should still get normal notifications in status bar.
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As the title says, I want to remove the message preview widget on the lockscreen. If i turn ON the message preview (under Messages->Settings->Preview message) i get the message widget showing the sender and the message text, if i turn the preview off i still get the message widget but this time it just shows the sender as "Messaging" and the message text as "New message".
I have attached 2 screenshots showing both screens.
I have tried with the "Multiple widgets" option turned on and off with the same result.
However if i completely turn message notifications off (Messages->Settings->Notifications), it goes away, but then i dont get any notifications of messages.
Is there any way to just turn off that lockscreen widget but still have the normal notifications like the S2 and S3?
Thanks in advance
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In the messaging app if you go to settings and scroll down, just untick "preview message"? You won't get previews on lockscreen or status bar BUT you should still get normal notifications in status bar.
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As i said if i untick that option, it just displays generic text on the lockscreen widget, as shown in my screenshot. I don't want the lockscreen widget to be displayed at all, but still keep normal notifications for messages.
This is a lockscreen widget created by Samsung.
You can press and hold you finger on it and put it on the trash.
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This is a lockscreen widget created by Samsung.
You can press and hold you finger on it and put it on the trash.
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ive tried that, i cant get it to select?
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This is a lockscreen widget created by Samsung.
You can press and hold you finger on it and put it on the trash.
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I tried that also, it doesnt work. It only works for lockscreen widgets you added manually, like music player etc.
I see missed calls also appear in the annoying widget, and its location is to the right of the main lockscreen, all manually added lockscreens are to the left of the main lockscreen.
Bump! I would also like to know the answer to this question!
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Unfortunately I don't think you can remove it. I also dont like it, why cant I just click on the notification to launch the messaging app? Why display that stupid empty box?
I think i've exhausted all options to get rid of it, our only hope is that Samsung allows us the option to disable it on their next firmware.
Use a different lock screen.......
jmoak said:
Unfortunately I don't think you can remove it. I also dont like it, why cant I just click on the notification to launch the messaging app? Why display that stupid empty box?
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The empty box is really annoying!!!!
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Bump. Would love to know how to disable the damn thing.
I've set up Dash Clock to replace the stock lockscreen widget, but every time I get a message or a missed call it reverts back to the ugly default Samsung widget.
I suspect that an update will fix it. It looks as if it was unfinished.
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Sorry to bump this but I was searching for this issue...well, the music app displaying on the lock screen issue to be exact.
Even when I end the app through the task manager and the clearing of ram memory it will still show up for a good 5 or 10 minutes on my lock screen, sometimes sporadically. It's annoying and incredibly ugly (to me). I've reset my phone twice thinking maybe there was an issue I caused for it to still show up even when not in use.
Hopefully Samsung allows us to keep the music player from showing on the lock screen. And yes, I know I can use a 3rd party app but I prefer the stock, other than this issue.
LOCKSCREEN POLICY! that's the solution! I've been searching for ages!
noooooo said:
LOCKSCREEN POLICY! that's the solution! I've been searching for ages!
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Sorry this app does not work on touchwiz on the Galaxy S4.
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Gillion said:
Sorry this app does not work on touchwiz on the Galaxy S4.
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In my gti9505 works great....
Bump.
Would also really like to know the answer to this. I've got Dash Clock set up to do everything, but the ugly TW widget keeps taking over, seems kind of pointless.
I found an apk in the /system/app/ directory called NotificationWidget.apk which seemed promising, but after deleting it the TW widget is still there. Surely they wouldn't have baked it right into the framework?
You know how when you receive a text message and your phone is locked and sleeping... when you wake your phone the first screen you see is the lock screen widget of the person's name that sent you the message and also part of the text message as well. How the hell can I totally get rid of this?? It's veryy annoying and I'd like to use DashClock to view who texted me, not that. Thanks!
EDIT: Attached screenshot of what I am talking about.
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You know how when you receive a text message and your phone is locked and sleeping... when you wake your phone the first screen you see is the lock screen widget of the person's name that sent you the message and also part of the text message as well. How the hell can I totally get rid of this?? It's veryy annoying and I'd like to use DashClock to view who texted me, not that. Thanks!
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Flash CM. Problem solved
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Flash CM. Problem solved
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Hell nah. Why do that and lose ALL of the features that came with the phone. Totally pointless IMO hahahaa.
Joe0113 said:
Hell nah. Why do that and lose ALL of the features that came with the phone. Totally pointless IMO hahahaa.
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That's what I thought too until I realized that I wasn't using any of Samsung's gimmicky add-ons. To each his own, I guess.
For what it's worth, if you click the notification and then swipe in the unlock area like normal, it'll take you right to the app with the notification. I found that out through trial and error.
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That's what I thought too until I realized that I wasn't using any of Samsung's gimmicky add-ons. To each his own, I guess.
For what it's worth, if you click the notification and then swipe in the unlock area like normal, it'll take you right to the app with the notification. I found that out through trial and error.
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I always find myself using them. Especially the IR Blaster. Quick Glance is very useful as well.
And yeah I've known that. But like I said, I'd rather use DashClock and the SMS DashClock extension for viewing SMS on my lockscreen. I wanna totally get rid of it somehow!!
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I always find myself using them. Especially the IR Blaster. Quick Glance is very useful as well.
And yeah I've known that. But like I said, I'd rather use DashClock and the SMS DashClock extension for viewing SMS on my lockscreen. I wanna totally get rid of it somehow!!
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DashClock is pretty awesome. Wish I could help you
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DashClock is pretty awesome. Wish I could help you
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It's ok brotha I appreciate the responses.
And also... I plan on flashing an AOSP ROM and making a backup of it just so I can switch between TW and AOSP whenever I want to!
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It's ok brotha I appreciate the responses.
And also... I plan on flashing an AOSP ROM and making a backup of it just so I can switch between TW and AOSP whenever I want to!
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Welcome to my world. It's pretty great.
I've got a solution for you: mod the lock screen amp
CNexus said:
I've got a solution for you: mod the lock screen amp
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Huh????
It was supposed to say apk** but Swype is dumb
CNexus said:
It was supposed to say apk** but Swype is dumb
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Lol, I kinda figured that. But I have no idea how to do that, what to look for or anything to do with it at all lmao. It'd be nice if someone could though :good:
Just looked in system/apps and there is no lockscreen APK actually hahaa.
Open messaging. Go to settings (in the app) and uncheck message preview.
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troyboytn said:
Open messaging. Go to settings (in the app) and uncheck message preview.
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Lol^
troyboytn said:
Open messaging. Go to settings (in the app) and uncheck message preview.
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That didn't work you know
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This may not be what you are looking for, but I use SMS Popup for my notifications and turn off the notifications on the sms app itself. I do not get the notice on the lock screen. So I am thinking there is something in the stock SMS app that makes it show on the lockscreen. So if you any other app to get the notification this would remove it from the lockscreen. I don't know if you want to add another app to your phone to get a notification or not just to get rid of the lock screen.
I like SMS Popup because I like the pop-up message that I can reply to, however you can turn that off and just get the normal notification. I also like that I can assign a different ringtone and LED notifications to a contacts so I can know who is texting me.
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Open messaging. Go to settings (in the app) and uncheck message preview.
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Nah man, I already know about that... all it does it not preview the message or tell you the name. It still appears though. I'm looking to totally get rid of that all-together,
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Open messaging. Go to settings (in the app) and uncheck message preview.
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didnt work for me either, now it just says "New Message" instead of the name?
download active notifications. I have enjoyed it so far.
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download active notifications. I have enjoyed it so far.
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Nope.... you misunderstood my inquiry.
So I'm new to the stock look of this Galaxy, I ran HD ROM on my S4. I like the way the colors looked with the custom ROM. Is installing a theme a way to change the over all look and colors of the screens/menus? I know that launchers do a little with this but I like the stock launcher for now. Sorry I'm semi new to this but any help/pics of your device is VERY helpful.
Thanks!!
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So I'm new to the stock look of this Galaxy, I ran HD ROM on my S4. I like the way the colors looked with the custom ROM. Is installing a theme a way to change the over all look and colors of the screens/menus? I know that launchers do a little with this but I like the stock launcher for now. Sorry I'm semi new to this but any help/pics of your device is VERY helpful.
Thanks!!
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Idk if it's considered a theme but if you use Power saving mode you can turn on grey scale
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I was wondering the same. I think all the colors are hideous. I am returning my One M8 to get the S5 because I like the size but I can't get over how stupid all the menus look on the S5.
Unfortunately, using the stock launcher (which I also always prefer) you're stuck with the hideous S5 menu. It's a cross between windows phone and a bland icon pack from MIUI. I am TRYING to upgrade my G2, but the M8 and S5 are just so bleh.
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Unfortunately, using the stock launcher (which I also always prefer) you're stuck with the hideous S5 menu. It's a cross between windows phone and a bland icon pack from MIUI. I am TRYING to upgrade my G2, but the M8 and S5 are just so bleh.
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I AGREE!! And to be honest I wouldn't mind changing to a different launcher but I really don't like that my notifications do not work with any of the main stream launchers. Like when I get a text or new email the icon does not display this.
Does anyone know a launcher where icon notifications works??
Have you checked other post about this?
Are you familiar with nova launcher? If not, look it up in the app store.
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Are you familiar with nova launcher? If not, look it up in the app store.
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I am Familiar with Nova, but does Nova display the notifications on the message icons? Like when i get a text will it show a little 1 on the message icon?
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Lodaserves said:
Have you checked other post about this?
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I figured the S5 would work differently than other versions out there. I wanted the opinion of S5 users.
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tangoboyz said:
I am Familiar with Nova, but does Nova display the notifications on the message icons? Like when i get a text will it show a little 1 on the message icon?
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Are you asking if it will display the amount of unread messages in the notification bar? If so, the answer is unfortunately a no.
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Are you asking if it will display the amount of unread messages in the notification bar? If so, the answer is unfortunately a no.
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I think we are talking about the same thing, there is a messages Icon, and email icon. When I have tried other launchers on my GS5, when i receive either an email or text, normally they display a number on the actual icon on the desktop. With the custom launcher this did not happen, I can see the notification in the top bar that i have a text or email but the actual icon on the desktop does NOT display. My question was, is this the same as on Nova.
Guess I should just download and try........
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I think we are talking about the same thing, there is a messages Icon, and email icon. When I have tried other launchers on my GS5, when i receive either an email or text, normally they display a number on the actual icon on the desktop. With the custom launcher this did not happen, I can see the notification in the top bar that i have a text or email but the actual icon on the desktop does NOT display. My question was, is this the same as on Nova.
Guess I should just download and try........
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You have to add Nova launcher notifier or something like that, I'm running nova and it shows how many missed emails and text messages I have. But its at the bottom of the nova download section
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You have to add Nova launcher notifier or something like that, I'm running nova and it shows how many missed emails and text messages I have. But its at the bottom of the nova download section
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There's also a fantastic app in the Play Store called Missed It, which provides counter values for any app that provides notifications to the notification panel, integration with the unread counts option within Nova, and can provide counts within fully customizable widgets...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.igecelabs.android.MissedIt
It's a premium app, but well worth it (for me).
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You have to add Nova launcher notifier or something like that, I'm running nova and it shows how many missed emails and text messages I have. But its at the bottom of the nova download section
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You don't know the exact name do you? Tried searching for that and found nothing
Thanks!!
tangoboyz said:
You don't know the exact name do you? Tried searching for that and found nothing
Thanks!!
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I believe it's tesla unread