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Customize your carrier name

I am adding support for customize carrier name for CM, and almost done.
Carrier name is shown in the notification area, top-right of lock screen, and setings/about phone/status...Network
The well know names are "T-Mobile", "Version", "CMCC" and so on. some carrier name even not readable and friendly, do you know what's "CMCC" means? certainly not. But it's means "China Mobile". that's why I want to customize carrier name, I also found some guy's want to custom it for personality, such as "Bob's Evo" and so on. search 'carrier name' in this forum you'll find many people want it.
Now on my N1 with CM built by myself last night, carrier name has been update to readable and internationalization (i18n).
(newbie cann't add external link...)
Would you like this feature come into CM 6.1?
update: screen shots attached.
1. Before it's "CMCC",
2. Now it's "China Mobile",
3. i18n for Chinese:

Cool, that would make a nice little new feature to add.

pengu1n said:
(...) Would you like this feature come into CM 6.1? (...)
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Sure we want this feature in CM 6.1

A feature to costumize it..of course!!!

Not gonna lie. I would make it say something inappropriate. Do want like you would not believe.

Hey men, what do you wanna say ?
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add it to CM's issue tracker as an enhancement.. the link is in Cyanogen's signature

pengu1n said:
Would you like this feature come into CM 6.1?
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NO!
We want this feature available for any and all ROMs for Nexus One.
Why just offer for CM?

I want the ability to put any name/text/character as the carrier name please.
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It's really great waiting for something like this for a lng time
Can you post links withouth http or www? i really want to try it

Carrier: Sprint
*Snicker*
Cheers,
Kermee

I think it's a good idea but don't care about it because I have mine set to not show anything there anyway. But I would like to be able to put a shortcut to an app or two in that area.
I know you can put apps in the notification area, but I don't like them there and I have that block of blank space that isn't being used and would be a great place for launching an app without exiting the current app I'm in.
Unless, of course, this can already be done and I just haven't found it yet.

Cool idea
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That's another feature
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Hi fubayu, you can get it by long press HOME button, then a last recent apps will prsent for you.
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That's cool!
(But it'd be way cooler to change it on the lockscreen )

Is there any one else can't get readable/canonical operator name in your rooted phone with customized ROM?
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Whats the point of a big screen if it gets screwed up!!!

This has got to be a freakin joke Whats the point of an amazing i9100 screen if theyre forced to screw it up.Man Im pissed
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_ii_update_to_increase_the_size_of_icons-news-3249.php

Samsung Galaxy II update to increase the size of icons

Even if Samsung were stupid enough to actually do this (and they aren't), you could just use an alternative boot loader (which most of us do anyway).

If you're on this forum, and still using a stock Samsung firmware, then what's wrong with you?

Number of rows on the homescreen is not hard to change, i am sure there will be a mod out within days to change it.
There will also be alternative launchers, tw4.5 etc.
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I like it. Shrug. Big icons is some of the reasons people use MIUI in the first place.

OMG! They are giving us the option to have larger icons!! How crazy is that? People with bad eyes shouldn't be using smartphones!!!!!!!!

The first article says the large icon size is optional. Nothing to see here people
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I myself dont use Kies as to me its a big load of crap although sometimes I do like to try officially released firmwares just to see what they bring and then after a week flash back to XDA firmwares.What hacks me off is that things can get to this stage with the bull between companies.People that dont flash for what ever reason,and thats fine as no-one is forced to flash their phone,are gonna be screwed.Im pissed for them,not so much for myself but for the people that will be affected.I myself will be sticking to XDA as always but come on...

kennethlongshaw said:
The first article says the large icon size is optional. Nothing to see here people
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If you read it properly it says that "HOPEFULLY" the icon change will be optional.It does not in any way confirm that it will be and both links are the same review.

cooza said:
If you read it properly it says that "HOPEFULLY" the icon change will be optional.It does not in any way confirm that it will be and both links are the same review.
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Take it from me, the change is going to be an option.

use custom firmware and launcher from market. Problem solved.

Finally! I can now drink freely and heavily, without being affraid of tapping the wrong icon.
or
Finally! Males will be able to prove to females that we are superior.
or
... (the list goes on and on)
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Intratech said:
Take it from me, the change is going to be an option.
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Rather, a default, right?

Maybe its a good thing cos my grandad needs a new phone anyway and the bigger icons will be just what he needs.Now i know what Im gonna get him for xmas

Optional or not. If disliked there are multiple launchers on the market to replace the factory one..beauty of Android.

LCD Density Changer and ADW Launcher is all you need.

Just change the DPI of your screen. 240 is WAYY too high for such a big beautiful screen. It's like running 800x600 on a 24" 1080P monitor. 190 is a lot nicer and more crisp. You can use Rom Toolbox from the market to achieve this. Root required.

knightnz said:
If you're on this forum, and still using a stock Samsung firmware, then what's wrong with you?
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Hehehe! Indeed!
Running GO Launcher and it is very easy to fix columns and rows.

It's for my mom ! =D
Her HTC legend is too small since she has seen my SGS2 .... Poor eyes.. =D

Netflix app with jellybean 4.1

I read online / netflix that they already updated the app to support jellybean but yet I'm on Toasted Marshmellow Jellybean rom and it doesn't work =( neither does HULU + work on this rom. anyone have a fix or know why??
when i press on the app icon it looks like it's going to open but screen just goes away =/

Someone's in trouble...
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teknodogg said:
I read online / netflix that they already updated the app to support jellybean but yet I'm on Toasted Marshmellow Jellybean rom and it doesn't work =( neither does HULU + work on this rom. anyone have a fix or know why??
when i press on the app icon it looks like it's going to open but screen just goes away =/
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I spent an hour or two a month ago trying to find out why Netflix doesn't work. What other folks were saying in various non-Glacier threads is that Netflix support depends on a specific type of HD graphics hardware support in the kernel. None of the kernels we have for the Glacier currently provide that support. Hopefully that will change when (if) a 3.0 kernel is successfully ported.
Kernel experts please jump in at anytime...

wrong forum...

Thats NOT what he meant buddy. If you have ever been in this forum, you would note that question threads go in the QUESTION forum. People get pissed if you get messed up so consider this your ONLY warning because others probably won't be so "kind". Next time, ask your question in the right forum and i promise it will be properly answered.

I love this forum. Also, how did the OP think this was developement of any sorts?
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Seriously does anyone read anymore ,or do they just post and pray that somebody helps them.

pie controls

i am searching for a link for pie controls with the expanded desktop option.ive been googling and found nothing too useful.paranoid android has a nice one but i dont want the rom i just want a flashable zip for my stock set up.

You can get pie from the market. It is called LMT Launcher. As far as expanded desktop. I am not sure...
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If you can't find it in the market, search it here on XDA.
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I've tried pie from the market and didn't really like it and I have lmt but I can't figure out how to remove the navbar.I will try lmt again

I added this in /system/buildprop. qemu.hw.mainkeys=1
Did a reboot and navbar was gone.

podagee said:
I've tried pie from the market and didn't really like it and I have lmt but I can't figure out how to remove the navbar.I will try lmt again
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GMD gesture control (play store) can remove your navbar.
Also disables your wallpaper though.
Conclusion: Man up, and install a custom ROM.

Maybe because I don't like custom roms I like to keep it stock

podagee said:
Maybe because I don't like custom roms I like to keep it stock
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If you like stock then you wouldn't like PIE controls. If you want custom stuff then you use a custom rom.
It really kills me when people say they want to stay stock but with customizations. These are nexus devices. All custom ROMs are just stock with built in options. Where do you think the source code comes from... *hint* it's stock source from Google.
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I love how people intrude with their sarcasm.....no sh%$ its built off source code its also built off a persons own customizations on how they want things right? I want my nexus to be the way I want it to be not the way everyone else is getting it.if you are a recognized developer you would know such things,correct?you do what you want with your tab and I do what I want with mine.any questions,please pursue me at 807 kolani drive wailuku,hi 96793

I love how people post their address on an open forum saying "come fight me bro! #swag #YOLO #blahblahblahnoonereallycares."
You were given options. Take them or leave them. But for the love of the flying spaghetti monster in the sky, don't whine, complain or try to act like an Internet bada$$ when you get butt hurt from someone's response. It is childish and moronic. Either take the advice you ask for or not. But you can gtfo and do it yourself if you got a problem with people's responses.
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Ugh... this is getting ugly.
podagee... you can't have it both ways... either pure stock or custom... take your pick.
My own ROM of choice has PIE/Expanded desktop options, but is reasonably close to stock in all other regards.
If you want these features, then custom is the way to go.
Rgrds,
Ged.

There is absolutely no need to install a custom rom to enjoy pie and expanded desktop.
-> First install the most recent version of LMT Launcher http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150 . Set it up any way you like and set it to autostart on boot. (Tip: make sure there is a menu button in your pie.)
-> Second edit your build prop. You can use a build prop editor, or droid edit, or es file explorer or any other text editor that can handle root files. You can find your build prop in /system/build.prop . At the end of the file insert the line qemu.hw.mainkeys=1 .
-> Reboot and it's done. This is how I used pie when I was on stock.
Now I switched to cyanogenmod, which has build in expanded desktop, so editing the build prop isn't necessary anymore. I still prefere LMT over cyanogenmod's pie though.

Nobody said anything about fighting.and BTW I asked about pie controls not Roms get it?a simple question and you guys give a stupid answer **** it close this thread,cause what I wanted was help and instead some know it all asshole jumps in with idiotic remarks.

Gedblake and westervoort thanks.simple like that is how its supposed to be not nitpick at bs.I however managed to add pie controls almost exactly like paranoid android,almost.it turned out really nice so it is possible.I don't like custom cause I've been running into issues with battery and freezes. So I am just going to remain stock,but,remember it is possible to do whatever you want,even if stock.thanks guys.

podagee said:
Gedblake and westervoort thanks.simple like that is how its supposed to be not nitpick at bs.I however managed to add pie controls almost exactly like paranoid android,almost.it turned out really nice so it is possible.I don't like custom cause I've been running into issues with battery and freezes. So I am just going to remain stock,but,remember it is possible to do whatever you want,even if stock.thanks guys.
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Hi, podagee...
Yeah... sorry for for the slightly irascible post. Guess it's all about relative perspective's - from my point of view, the easiest way of accomplishing your desired goal was to flash a ROM... but Westervoort knew of a way that obviated that need, which I didn't know about.
As I have said elsewhere, 'not everybody can know everything'.
Anyway, glad you found a solution (whatever that might be) that you're happy with.
Good luck...
Rgrds,
Ged.

If everyone who started posted remarks before reading everything,please be sure to read all posts before adding in your 2 pennies.as I've stated in the beginning of this thread I've already found a way for pie and a way to hide the navbar.thanks

Rooted my G2, now what?

Ok so rooted my G2(first rooted phone ever) and installed Titanium Backup and Auto Hide Soft Keys. Any other apps you guys can recommend?
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Tex_Norseman said:
Ok so rooted my G2(first rooted phone ever) and installed Titanium Backup and Auto Hide Soft Keys. Any other apps you guys can recommend?
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whats the phone like
im guessing your not in uk
as its released here in morning.
ive read good things about these phones

I'd suggest the tweaks zip that allows you to choose a handful of cool ones. It's in the development thread.
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Greenify. Viper 4 Android. Busybox. Astro file manager. Read about tasker it's hard core programming but it can do anything using almost any triggered event.
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many more
SD Maid, System Tuner Pro.

Can we assume you don't want to go all in and install TWRP and a ROM like Cleanrom 1.1? Do you want to keep it completely stock, just with root?
Since you're rooted, I would at least remove the so-called bloat apps put there by the carrier by using a script that will remove it. That would be found in the development section of the G2 forum.
Better yet would be to install TWRP and then go for CleanROM 1.1 which does the debloating and much more.
In addition, there are a few UI tweaks that are nice and can be found around the forums. I suggest poking around these forums while it's still small and seeing what might strike your fancy.
To recap:
1. Root
2. TWRP --> then good idea to backup
3. CleanROM 1.1 or at least a debloat script which will remove junky carrier apps
4. Remove softkeys
5. Tweak UI stuff ( remove brightness slider/volume slider/shrink notifications/navigations/ that sort of thing ) -- search forums for the tweaks you like
6. Turn off Carrier IQ -- there is a thread for G2 that shows how
7. Xposed Framework -- not totally necessary at this stage but why not take a look, eh?
For myself, the first six are a must. But, the first five I recommend since you already turned to the dark side by getting rooted. :highfive:
If any of this is too vague please read some basics, do some googling, then ask some questions in the appropriate sections of the forums.
Good luck and have fun!

xyltha said:
Can we assume you don't want to go all in and install TWRP and a ROM like Cleanrom 1.1? Do you want to keep it completely stock, just with root?
Since you're rooted, I would at least remove the so-called bloat apps put there by the carrier by using a script that will remove it. That would be found in the development section of the G2 forum.
Better yet would be to install TWRP and then go for CleanROM 1.1 which does the debloating and much more.
In addition, there are a few UI tweaks that are nice and can be found around the forums. I suggest poking around these forums while it's still small and seeing what might strike your fancy.
To recap:
1. Root
2. TWRP --> then good idea to backup
3. CleanROM 1.1 or at least a debloat script which will remove junky carrier apps
4. Remove softkeys
5. Tweak UI stuff ( remove brightness slider/volume slider/shrink notifications/navigations/ that sort of thing ) -- search forums for the tweaks you like
6. Turn off Carrier IQ -- there is a thread for G2 that shows how
7. Xposed Framework -- not totally necessary at this stage but why not take a look, eh?
For myself, the first six are a must. But, the first five I recommend since you already turned to the dark side by getting rooted. :highfive:
If any of this is too vague please read some basics, do some googling, then ask some questions in the appropriate sections of the forums.
Good luck and have fun!
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Baby steps for now, I might load a different ROM later, until then playing around with stock rooted. Can I unroot if I ever have to?
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Tex_Norseman said:
Baby steps for now, I might load a different ROM later, until then playing around with stock rooted. Can I unroot if I ever have to?
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Yes you can. There is always a way to unroot any device, you just have to search and find the proper method.
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Hi everyone,
Just got my G2, D802 today. It got released in India, the country I belong to, today. The phone is brilliant, no doubt about that. The first few things negatives I have experienced in the first couple of hours of use are:
1. The phone earpiece is not up to the standards of a flagship, its week.
2. The same has to be said about the phone speakerphone.
I'd love to hear the experience of everyone else using the device.
I'd like to root the device & get rid of the bloatware as well.

abhinavsg said:
Hi everyone,
Just got my G2, D802 today. It got released in India, the country I belong to, today. The phone is brilliant, no doubt about that. The first few things negatives I have experienced in the first couple of hours of use are:
1. The phone earpiece is not up to the standards of a flagship, its week.
2. The same has to be said about the phone speakerphone.
I'd love to hear the experience of everyone else using the device.
I'd like to root the device & get rid of the bloatware as well.
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Congrats for the phone, where did you purchase it from? which model 16/32 and how much did you pay for the same? What Bloatware are you talking about? can you name few, since it is a international variant and not carrier specific, i wonder what bloatware could be added.

zeph_syk said:
Congrats for the phone, where did you purchase it from? which model 16/32 and how much did you pay for the same? What Bloatware are you talking about? can you name few, since it is a international variant and not carrier specific, i wonder what bloatware could be added.
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Hi Buddy,
I am from Durgapur, West Bengal. Purchased the phone from the Distributor directly who billed the phone to one of his dealers who in turn billed the phone to me. The phone is 32GB Version. I paid INR.42300.00
By Bloatware I mean the unwanted features/apps for me like the LG Smart World app, Slide Aside feature & then the QSlide feature. I want a minimal ROM on my phone so that I can enjoy maximum free RAM & system resources which are you know eaten up by these apps & features.

5. Tweak UI stuff ( remove brightness slider/volume slider/shrink notifications/navigations/ that sort of thing ) -- search forums for the tweaks you like
Can you please tell us more details on this part...
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People keep saying that you should remove the softkeys... Why?
How will I effectively navigate back and home without the softkeys?

SweStag said:
People keep saying that you should remove the softkeys... Why?
How will I effectively navigate back and home without the softkeys?
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You remove the nav keys but you should install pie control mod
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gm007 said:
You remove the nav keys but you should install pie control mod
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That... Is a brilliant idea. Hm, can't find on store. Is it an xposed mod, or just an app? I don't want to flash anything..
Edit: All I find on Play store is this, but is there really no option to run it from the bottom edge? Guess I'll give it a shot.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jun.ace.piecontrol

SweStag said:
That... Is a brilliant idea. Hm, can't find on store. Is it an xposed mod, or just an app? I don't want to flash anything..
Edit: All I find on Play store is this, but is there really no option to run it from the bottom edge? Guess I'll give it a shot.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jun.ace.piecontrol
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Try "LMT launcher"
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Not interested in other launchers though. I went with Auto Hide Soft Keys. Seems to work fine.
Problem is that when I'm using Pie Control there's a delay for when I hit something. Like just going back, and it takes like... 0.5-1 second before it respons. Is this a bug or something that everyone has?

xyltha said:
Can we assume you don't want to go all in and install TWRP and a ROM like Cleanrom 1.1? Do you want to keep it completely stock, just with root?
Since you're rooted, I would at least remove the so-called bloat apps put there by the carrier by using a script that will remove it. That would be found in the development section of the G2 forum.
Better yet would be to install TWRP and then go for CleanROM 1.1 which does the debloating and much more.
In addition, there are a few UI tweaks that are nice and can be found around the forums. I suggest poking around these forums while it's still small and seeing what might strike your fancy.
To recap:
1. Root
2. TWRP --> then good idea to backup
3. CleanROM 1.1 or at least a debloat script which will remove junky carrier apps
4. Remove softkeys
5. Tweak UI stuff ( remove brightness slider/volume slider/shrink notifications/navigations/ that sort of thing ) -- search forums for the tweaks you like
6. Turn off Carrier IQ -- there is a thread for G2 that shows how
7. Xposed Framework -- not totally necessary at this stage but why not take a look, eh?
For myself, the first six are a must. But, the first five I recommend since you already turned to the dark side by getting rooted. :highfive:
If any of this is too vague please read some basics, do some googling, then ask some questions in the appropriate sections of the forums.
Good luck and have fun!
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there's TWRP Manager in the Play store. would that be comparable or recommended instead?
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Database of Best Root Apps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32883619