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.
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Im running pure AOPK on my n7, and under ROM settings there is a nav bar option... just what i was looking for... you can put 2 more buttons on the navigation bar :laugh::laugh::laugh:
but i really dont like the phone UI...
when i change the dpi to 160, the extra buttons are gone...
any ideas?
i found this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpgyNFQFAdo
that would do the trick, but it is for cm7... but i have theme choser... but i cant try it now because i dont have a computer to restore a backup if i need to...
id like to add more than 5 buttons (power, menu, go launcher, ilauncher, youtube....)
thanks
360porcento said:
Im running pure AOPK on my n7, and under ROM settings there is a nav bar option... just what i was looking for... you can put 2 more buttons on the navigation bar :laugh::laugh::laugh:
but i really dont like the phone UI...
when i change the dpi to 160, the extra buttons are gone...
any ideas?
i found this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpgyNFQFAdo
that would do the trick, but it is for cm7... but i have theme choser... but i cant try it now because i dont have a computer to restore a backup if i need to...
id like to add more than 5 buttons (power, menu, go launcher, ilauncher, youtube....)
thanks
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I changed my LCD density on mine too after adding buttons (running CM10), and the buttons go back to stock. Is there any way to customize the combined bar or tablet bar or combination bar or WHATEVER the heck it's called? I've been scouring the interwebs for this info and can't find it anywhere.
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I changed my LCD density on mine too after adding buttons (running CM10), and the buttons go back to stock. Is there any way to customize the combined bar or tablet bar or combination bar or WHATEVER the heck it's called? I've been scouring the interwebs for this info and can't find it anywhere.
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Yep, I'm running cookies and cream right now and I can do this
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Aokp supports tablet mode without changing dpi. When you do this you are able to customize the navbar to your hearts content.
Btw dpi changes are dirty little hacks that tend to break compatability with several aokp features like this and make some apps disappear from the play store.
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Hey Guys/Gals!,
Just wanted to make this quick thread and ask everyone what would YOU like in a ROM? I've been flashing all types of ROMs for a multitude of devices and have never made one before. That has changed, I'll be making and releasing my first ROM for this device.
It'll be built from source and will have any additional/available goodies I can bake in too So please let me know your thoughts and/or requests
Requests so far:
- Undervolting
- Button changing toolkit (Shapes and positions of the nav buttons so that everyone can choose their favorite )
- Ability to have the buttons and notification bar at the bottom, to save space
- A permanent menu button
- Combination of SuperNexus' battery life, ParanoidAndroid's hybrid modes, DPI central control, status bar and navigation color control, AOKP like ROM manager and tweaks
- SetCPU like control with profiles, system app mover built in, optional choice to click which apps to pre install
- GPS lock tweaks for faster GPS connection, undervolting (which was already said), custom vibrations, tablet style notification bar on bottom of the screen, center clock, custom led indicators for different apps, any other speed tweaks you can bake in!
- Expand desktop feature like on paranoidandroid!
- Built in boot loader changer.
- Paranoid Android, tablet mode + keys. Boss.
Undervolting capability
jacklebott said:
Undervolting capability
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Of course! thanks!
maybe some kind of button changing toolkit
RealStrider said:
maybe some kind of button changing toolkit
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How so? Like for the nav buttons on the bottom?
Ability to have the buttons and notification bar at the bottom, to save space.
And a permanent menu button.
More specifically, being able to launch different shortcuts from the navigation buttons.
Possibly even having the ability to toggle the navigation buttons either by long pressing the back button or whatever, while returning with a swipe up from the button type thing.
Just some ideas that I've used on my TF201 running Eos.
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How so? Like for the nav buttons on the bottom?
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yes , both cool looking and functional.
like you could play with shapes and positions of the nav buttons so that everyone can choose their favorite
Vandam500 said:
Hey Guys/Gals!,
Just wanted to make this quick thread and ask everyone what would YOU like in a ROM? I've been flashing all types of ROMs for a multitude of devices and have never made one before. That has changed, I'll be making and releasing my first ROM for this device.
It'll be built from source and will have any additional/available goodies I can bake in too So please let me know your thoughts and/or requests
Requests so far:
-Undervolting
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Combination of SuperNexus' battery life, ParanoidAndroid's hybrid modes, DPI central control, status bar and navigation color control, AOKP like ROM manager and tweaks.
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Vandam500 said:
Hey Guys/Gals!,
Just wanted to make this quick thread and ask everyone what would YOU like in a ROM? I've been flashing all types of ROMs for a multitude of devices and have never made one before. That has changed, I'll be making and releasing my first ROM for this device.
It'll be built from source and will have any additional/available goodies I can bake in too So please let me know your thoughts and/or requests
Requests so far:
-Undervolting
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SetCPU like control with profiles, system app mover built in, optional choice to click which apps to pre install like the ones I have below..
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GPS lock tweaks for faster GPS connection, undervolting (which was already said), custom vibrations, tablet style notification bar on bottom of the screen, center clock, custom led indicators for different apps, any other speed tweaks you can bake in!
expand desktop feature like on paranoidandroid!
Vandam500 said:
Hey Guys/Gals!,
Just wanted to make this quick thread and ask everyone what would YOU like in a ROM? I've been flashing all types of ROMs for a multitude of devices and have never made one before. That has changed, I'll be making and releasing my first ROM for this device.
It'll be built from source and will have any additional/available goodies I can bake in too So please let me know your thoughts and/or requests
Requests so far:
-Undervolting
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Built in boot loader changer.
Rolling out my dream ROM I wish I can make
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Paranoid Android, tablet mode + keys. Boss.
jarjar124 said:
expand desktop feature like on paranoidandroid!
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What was that for anyways. I have it dual booted. Running SuperNexus.
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jjshinobi said:
What was that for anyways. I have it dual booted. Running SuperNexus.
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It was supposed to remove the nav buttons when in full screen mode, but it never worked for me (Nexus 7)
Thanks again for the feedback everyone! Keep them coming
dylide owner
2 Features that I think I had in MIUI-XJ on the desire:
1. The ability to lock apps with a password / swipe code.
This was great for me as I could just swipe to unlock my phone, then lock down email and social networking apps. I wasn't concerned about the dialer or contacts.
2. In the same vein, MIUI also had private mode. Hit the button and your call history is hidden as well as all your SMS messages. Microsoft WP8 has the child mode. Something like that would be nice for those times when you hand your phone to someone else.
The ability to speak to God.
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The ability to speak to God.
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Hmm this one will be a lot of work! I'll see what I can do
So I've seen apps for ICS and HC that would hide the ugly, huge black system bar at the bottom.
I've also seen a cool launcher that would hide it, and system buttons would appear from the side (slide in) when needed.
I wouldn't want to switch from my Nova Launcher, anybody knows of a way to do that?
(I need it for my 2 year old, who keeps hitting "home" when playing, and then yells at me :laugh: )
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So I've seen apps for ICS and HC that would hide the ugly, huge black system bar at the bottom.
I've also seen a cool launcher that would hide it, and system buttons would appear from the side (slide in) when needed.
I wouldn't want to switch from my Nova Launcher, anybody knows of a way to do that?
(I need it for my 2 year old, who keeps hitting "home" when playing, and then yells at me :laugh: )
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Are custom ROMs an option? If so you could try any that allows expanded desktop, then use PIE controls.
Indeed, I ended up using Pacman ROM with PIE controls.
Is it ROM specific, or is PIE a separate app?
DarkDvr said:
Indeed, I ended up using Pacman ROM with PIE controls.
Is it ROM specific, or is PIE a separate app?
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PIE is possible due to code implemented into the ROM. Several other ROMs also include PIE controls such as ParanoidAndroid (which I use) and recently CM. Alternatively, you can get PIE controls separately i.e., not from a ROM by installing LMT launcher.
I see. I do wish it'd be released as a flashable, so that it could be used for any ROM people like.
Modular approach and freedom of code!! =)
Hi,
An alternative for your child, i use it for my 3 year old daughter.
Epsil said:
Hi,
An alternative for your child, i use it for my 3 year old daughter.
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Yeah I tried that, don't like it. AFAIR it forces you to use their apps and games, which I don't like. My kid only likes grown-up games like NFS and logic puzzles of different kinds =) He has no idea what to do there, but he still loves em for some reason.
Do you have test full!screen ?
It work like PIE control i think. I tested this work fine but i'not like "design button") but you can activate or desactivate it easily.
Epsil said:
Do you have test full!screen ?
It work like PIE control i think. I tested this work fine but i'not like "design button") but you can activate or desactivate it easily.
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Oh, thank you. Didn't know about that one.
I'll check it out.
I just want a clean stock rom with a smaller navigation bar/soft keys so that I go to use my nexus like in expanded desktop on custom rom but still be able to use drag down notification bar.
Any suggestion guys on how am I able to do that?
Expanded desktop can be set to only hide the nav bar in some roms. I use that in SlimBean.
abaaaabbbb63 said:
Expanded desktop can be set to only hide the nav bar in some roms. I use that in SlimBean.
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Yup that's obvious. I know that. But I want it to work on stock rom.
Thanks anyway
Eh... You got a N4... Ffs.. Aokp,aosp,cm,Pa cmon
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kingmagauk said:
Yup that's obvious. I know that. But I want it to work on stock rom.
Thanks anyway
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A stock ROM + Expanded Desktop = Not a stock ROM anymore.
Go ROM shopping, it's your only option.
styckx said:
A stock ROM + Expanded Desktop = Not a stock ROM anymore.
Go ROM shopping, it's your only option.
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Haha I gonna try PA then. Love the Halo thing
Or you could use
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=be.ppareit.hidebar&hl=en
and then install pie control if you want it, this way you can keep the stock ROM? Its a lot easier to just use a different rom though
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kingmagauk said:
I just want a clean stock rom with a smaller navigation bar/soft keys so that I go to use my nexus like in expanded desktop on custom rom but still be able to use drag down notification bar.
Any suggestion guys on how am I able to do that?
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:laugh: hey guys would you like to search something about Fullneuxs a software may hid the three button .
:cyclops: it`s coded by a chinese programer.
hope you to support him
Try GMD Hide Soft Keys, needs root but auto hides soft keys.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253770
I just installed the "start" lockscreen replacement on my nexus 5, really digging it so far. My one major gripe is that the Nav Bar is present from the "start" lockscreen. Other than that, the sliders for RSS feeds, weather, etc are really slick and lag free. Dark theme is sweet, I switched the slider back to slide from middle to right to unlock.
Any modifications I can make to remove the Nav Bar from this app or other apps? I know that 4.4 has this option now where you can opt to go fullscreen for games, movies,etc , I would like to figure out if this can be done.
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I just installed the "start" lockscreen replacement on my nexus 5, really digging it so far. My one major gripe is that the Nav Bar is present from the "start" lockscreen. Other than that, the sliders for RSS feeds, weather, etc are really slick and lag free. Dark theme is sweet, I switched the slider back to slide from middle to right to unlock.
Any modifications I can make to remove the Nav Bar from this app or other apps? I know that 4.4 has this option now where you can opt to go fullscreen for games, movies,etc , I would like to figure out if this can be done.
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The dev has to enable the full screen mode.
Sampson0420 said:
I just installed the "start" lockscreen replacement on my nexus 5, really digging it so far. My one major gripe is that the Nav Bar is present from the "start" lockscreen. Other than that, the sliders for RSS feeds, weather, etc are really slick and lag free. Dark theme is sweet, I switched the slider back to slide from middle to right to unlock.
Any modifications I can make to remove the Nav Bar from this app or other apps? I know that 4.4 has this option now where you can opt to go fullscreen for games, movies,etc , I would like to figure out if this can be done.
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Start Lockscreen is really nice and promising but is it just me or the apps not really optimized for 1080p resolution? The icons dont look sharp at all for me.
PS: You can try Cataclysm rom to hide the nav bar, the best rom atm imo. So many tweaks and mods.
whelp, I removed this start screen as fast as I installed it. Unfortunately it was not as reliable as I'd like when using the slider to app shortcuts. I feel like they tried to add too much functionality for its own good.
now using cataclysm w/ ART & franco r12 kernel, so far so good, thanks for the suggestion.