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How are your pages set up?

left most- to do list
left- calendar widget
left- 8 quick system tabs (battery,4g,wifi,airplane,bluetooth,brightness,profile,gps), shazam widget, espn scorecenter widget
center- time/weather widget, messages/facebook/dolphin webbrowser/twitter/people/gmail/market/camera app
right- music widget, youtube/google voice/netflix/wifi tether app (upper half empty)
right- empty
right most- empty
I want to fill the two blank pages but idk what is useful (maybe a page of games but i dont really play games)

I use only two or three screens at most - many of my apps are in scrollable GO Launcher docks.
Left screen: GO calendar widget
Home: clock, battery mA graph widget, news/mail/xda shortcuts, Switchpro power widgets
Right screen: PowerAmp widget
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I only use 1 screen. Background courtesy of Hip Kat.
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^^^ damn! I'd hate to pop a semi each time i look at my phone lol.
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Ya know.... there are some great threads on this site where people post their setups, lock screens, etc.
No real need for another one.
And I'm gonna start a thread with all my custom wallpapers in it, I think.

HipKat said:
And I'm gonna start a thread with all my custom wallpapers in it, I think.
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You should, you'll get a lot of thanks
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my screens are kind of weird.....
Far Left- Google apps (Map, Voice, Goggles, etc..) and Google Search Bar (useless but i like the look)
2nd from Left- Games and Root related apps (Rom Manager, Titanium, etc...)
3rd from Left- Calendar ( I use the HTC agenda widget)
Home - The signature HTC clock (love it), Text, People, Gmail,Browser, Camera,Google Talk
3rd from Right-Music Widget, Facebook, twitter, Google+, market, youtube, awesome drop, hotspot, and manager app shortcut
2nd form Right- bookmark widget (filler....I never use it)
Far Right-some quick settings that I can't get to on notification bar.

conman123 said:
You should, you'll get a lot of thanks
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I just need to resize my old Moment ones and upload them to my Photobucket...

HipKat said:
I just need to resize my old Moment ones and upload them to my Photobucket...
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Are you making them from scratch? Using photoshop/ or Gimp?
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conman123 said:
You should, you'll get a lot of thanks
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Well, I did!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15960053#post15960053

conman123 said:
Are you making them from scratch? Using photoshop/ or Gimp?
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Some are just pics I enhance in photshop. I just sit and do searches on Deviant Art, Flickr, etc for cool high res pics and then I tweak 'em.
Some are graphics that I put together from scratch. I wanna start making my own icons in the next few weeks. hopefully something different than what other people are making, becasue tbh, a lot of the custom icon packs look pretty much the same to me.

HipKat said:
Some are just pics I enhance in photshop. I just sit and do searches on Deviant Art, Flickr, etc for cool high res pics and then I tweak 'em.
Some are graphics that I put together from scratch. I wanna start making my own icons in the next few weeks. hopefully something different than what other people are making, becasue tbh, a lot of the custom icon packs look pretty much the same to me.
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Right on , Ive been reading threads about theming and been working in photo shop a little. But i totally agree with you about icons , let me know when you stir something up Im interested

conman123 said:
Right on , Ive been reading threads about theming and been working in photo shop a little. But i totally agree with you about icons , let me know when you stir something up Im interested
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I definitely will!

Post your home screen

Hey all just wanted to start this thread to see how everyone has set up their screens, also for everyone to share tips and how toos. This is just my first go at it using Go Launcher EX and Pimp Your Screen for my background, enjoy and let the creativity begin
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If you could list how tos for the creative chalenged lol
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And here's my minimalistic design de-TouchWizified!

Jade, mind sharing the link for you wallpaper and which launcher are you using?
Thanks

Id like to know that also.. Thanks
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Tab 7.7

Same here do share launcher and apps
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ppatel300 said:
Jade, mind sharing the link for you wallpaper and which launcher are you using?
Thanks
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I'm using ADW EX launcher, and the background is a live wallpaper called World View.
Enjoy!

here my homescreen
using folder organizer, switchPro Widget and minimalistic text...
feel simple and smooth with ONE homescreen

minimalist, maximal functionality
Amateurs! Here's how minimalism is done. If it were possible to swipe this tablet one-handed, then possibly there'd be an argument for more than one, but otherwise one home page goes without saying. Black background so that you can always see what you're doing, plus the sensuality of black's depth that makes black the new black.
I can't find a working app sorter to render the system apps tray usable, so Folder Organizer on the top two rows makes everything available--and I still have four slots open. The next two rows are my Dropbox shortcuts to immediately access frequently used file locations. I currently only need four of the sixteen slots, so that next row is devoted to two tider-overs: 1) a widget for enabling/disabling the lockscreen fills in for the Widgetsoid widget that doesn't work; and 2) on the left side is my biggest risk: a reboot button ergonomically placed so that it's never accidentally actuated, which I know will eventually happen at the worst possible moment.
Below that, it's all Widgetsoid with so much room remaining to expand for frequently used apps that I can sculpt my lower three rows into the Michaelangelo's David that you're presently beholding. Top Widgetsoid row devoted to settings, with state toggles separated so that their state is displayed, while the remainder are always highlighted. Finally, two rows of apps grouped in Widgetsoid widgets by the way I consider they function in my workflow. From left to right, then down, you've got system utilities, media, time, word processing, and internet. That bottom left Widgetsoid is getting crowded--I need three pdf readers because they all suck in some way--but the others still have slots open. A ting'o'beauty, no?

Jimmy34742 said:
Amateurs! Here's how minimalism is done.
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You call that mess minimalism? You're kiddin' right?

Zero Masamune said:
You call that mess minimalism? You're kiddin' right?
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Every element is functional, the home page's functionality is exhaustive, and there's lots of room to spare. I'm a beacon of satisfaction.

secreetadm said:
here my homescreen
using folder organizer, switchPro Widget and minimalistic text...
feel simple and smooth with ONE homescreen
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Nice simple and clean. Good job
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My GF's Tab, One screen with hex circle launchers.

xenix96 said:
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Like your world clock do share
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Search on market spb shell 3d

xenix96 said:
Search on market spb shell 3d
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Cool thanks
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ssaass said:
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What launcher, apps, widgets you using?
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Brightness slider on the notification bar

The GS1 and GS2 had the ability to adjust the screen brightness by sliding your finger across the notification bar. I've seen that in some GS3 custom roms, this feature was added. You had the ability to toggle this feature on or off under a certain subsetting in settings.
Is there a way to add this feature without loading a custom rom? I use it every day on my Epic. Thanks

I really miss this option also!
I think the only way we will be able to get this back is through a custom ROM.

Eazail70x7 said:
The GS1 and GS2 had the ability to adjust the screen brightness by sliding your finger across the notification bar. I've seen that in some GS3 custom roms, this feature was added. You had the ability to toggle this feature on or off under a certain subsetting in settings.
Is there a way to add this feature without loading a custom rom? I use it every day on my Epic. Thanks
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not on stock rom =(

This feature alone will drive me to a custom ROM, but only after the capability to wipe flash counter and go back to stock, in case of warranty need.

Saw this post in the I9300 thread. Scroll all the way down. Someone recommended an app called Display Brightness will do the trick. Works really well I might add.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28067322
Play link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1YmJlcmJpZ3BlcHBlci5EaXNwbGF5QnJpZ2h0bmVzcyJd
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I just tried this and it works great so far. I just how it doesn't eat any battery.
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I couldn't get the Display Brightness app to work until i tweaked the settings. I followed these ones and it works great!

aznmode said:
Saw this post in the I9300 thread. Scroll all the way down. Someone recommended an app called Display Brightness will do the trick. Works really well I might add.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28067322
Play link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1YmJlcmJpZ3BlcHBlci5EaXNwbGF5QnJpZ2h0bmVzcyJd
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Thanks given with enthusiasm
Installing now.

dasfool said:
I couldn't get the Display Brightness app to work until i tweaked the settings. I followed these ones and it works great!
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Had to make mine thicker by sliding the top slider almost halfway. Every thing else I made completely transparent. Its even easier when you see the bar slightly though but I don't like seeing it.
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aznmode said:
Had to make mine thicker by sliding the top slider almost halfway. Every thing else I made completely transparent. Its even easier when you see the bar slightly though but I don't like seeing it.
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If you don't like to see it , you can activate the auto-hide option
wow very nice app... awesome
thank you for sharing

This should be moved to the themes n app section now.
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aznmode said:
This should be moved to the themes n app section now.
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Sorry, wasn't sure where to put the thread

WOO HOO!!! now us USA People just have to wait for this update
http://www.androidcentral.com/inter...ond-ota-update-finally-adds-brightness-slider

I prefer lux dash. Set it up and never have to screw with it again.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vito.lux

eyecon82 said:
WOO HOO!!! now us USA People just have to wait for this update
http://www.androidcentral.com/inter...ond-ota-update-finally-adds-brightness-slider
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Yep, just saw this on the nifty little Flipboard app.
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Seems like their will be a lot of rooting and unrooting on this device. 2 updates for international already. My phone has had 2 updates in a years time.

How bout this.... Samsung Galaxy S III OTA update adds brightness widget to drop-down menu
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/06/s...get-to-drop-d/
OTA released today.
EDIT: Global Phones only can push OTA.

Aridon said:
I prefer lux dash. Set it up and never have to screw with it again.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vito.lux
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+1
It's very good.

Sweet-ass app!

This app is really cool. It rounds the corners of the screen and makes things look pretty damn nut-sweatingly glorious. It's called roundr, found it on the store today:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mohammad.adib.roundr&hl=en_GB
Gonna install it on my N5 if stupid courier sends it this year.
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Hey, is there a way to fix that ?
Update: Just ticked "overlap status bar"

Dear sir:
As you may be aware of, due to recent litigation against Samsung USA, the courts have upheld Apple's patent on rounded corners in all present and future mobility devices. We respectfully request that you do not download, distribute or promote the use of anything that produces rounded corners with anything other than an Apple approved device. Failure to comply will result in a multitude of rabid, foaming Apple fanboys being sent to correct the issue.
Yours,
Timothy D. Cook
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When I saw this I thought what a stupid app... Downloaded it and love it.
Thanks.
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You guys just found out about this? It's been released for a while. Work best on AMOLED screens.

Reminds me of my Palm Pre (RIP), might try it when i get the N5

Yeah, the app is only around 7 months old. Here is the creators thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2234079

Why the he'll do I like this app so much? It's so simple yet amazing? Lol I dunno, it's strange that something so simple is so pleasing
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Been using this app for a couple months. So simple but so damn good looking. LOL!

That's all very well and good. But this won't work with a transparent nav bar etc on n5
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GR36 said:
That's all very well and good. But this won't work with a transparent nav bar etc on n5
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It works if you sport a black background.

Sweet ass-app
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GR36 said:
That's all very well and good. But this won't work with a transparent nav bar etc on n5
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Use a third party launcher they will have a black bar, at least that's how it is on my Nexus 4 running 4.4.
Or if you have a Nexus 4 and running custom rom or Xposed modules, you can set the status bar and navbar to be transparent, switch to a third party launcher, and blacklist that launcher using RoundR Extrensions, of course you'll lose the Okay Google in the process.
The app's blacklisting the Google launcher itself doesn't work right now.

This app is pretty awesome! If only the notification could do something useful like battery life or something and if it worked with the transparent bottom nav bar I would totally keep it!

This app works great when opening apps, and the status/nav bars turn black. The dev should have the option not to enable on homescreen and only activate when apps are open. (if its possible) then this would be a beauty.

lookitzjohnny said:
This app works great when opening apps, and the status/nav bars turn black. The dev should have the option not to enable on homescreen and only activate when apps are open. (if its possible) then this would be a beauty.
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Like I said, if you purchased the Extensions you have the option to blacklist, however, it can't blocklist Google launcher for now, but it work on other launchers.

eksasol said:
Like I said, if you purchased the Extensions you have the option to blacklist, however, it can't blocklist Google launcher for now, but it work on other launchers.
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Yes i know it works on 3rd party launchers(used it on nova no problem) but some may want the "google" experience, i was just stating how it can POSSIBLY be resolved running on the default launcher.

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Yes i know it works on 3rd party launchers(used it on nova no problem) but some may want the "google" experience, i was just stating how it can POSSIBLY be resolved running on the default launcher.
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Yea I hope it gets updated. It doesn't look right on the trandparent status bar on the N5 IMHO.

Wow....that is actually pretty sweet! Thanks for the recommendation!
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Love this idea, reminds me of my N9. Gonna hang on to it to see if the dev can make it work with the stock launcher (i.e. the bottom corners).

[Petition] We want to customize our lockscreen wallpaper at Sense 5.5 !

I started a petition at change.org to request HTC to re-add the feature of customizing a different wallpaper at lockscreen.
We demand for the customizable lockscreen settings.
"Here's to change" and WE WANT TO CHANGE OUR LOCKSCRREN WALLPAPER !!!
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Here's the link : https://www.change.org/petitions/htc-we-want-to-customize-our-lockscreen-style-in-htc-sense-5-5
Everyone please support this petition to make HTC recognizing our needs !

+1
signed the petition.

They usually tend to listen to stuff like taht, hope that by the 4.4 update for dev edition (sense 5.5 along) it will be there otherwise third party apps it is

only different launcher allows
opher50 said:
They usually tend to listen to stuff like taht, hope that by the 4.4 update for dev edition (sense 5.5 along) it will be there otherwise third party apps it is
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which is the best third party app does it?
for me it has to get to different launcher--> adding more load on to the phone.

Hahaha hah sorry I have to laugh
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What a glaring example of a first world problem...

Loll this is funny
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What so funny actually? Are you figuring how to set a different wallpaper in lockscreen without root at Sense 5.5 ?
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aydc said:
What a glaring example of a first world problem...
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Yes, how dare people ask for a feature they had when they bought their expensive cell phones to be reintroduced.
I signed it, OP.

Why not use a lock screen launcher as a alternative rather than signing a petition about something minor.
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hjjfffaa said:
Yes, how dare people ask for a feature they had when they bought their expensive cell phones to be reintroduced.
I signed it, OP.
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Ever stop and think it was removed for a reason ?
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CheesyNutz said:
Ever stop and think it was removed for a reason ?
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Ever stop and think it was reasonable to remove a handy feature ?
Lots of people enjoying it I must say, starting from my old old HTC Desire I can customize the wallpaper differently to the homescreen. How come it has been removed suddenly?
I know in Stock Android 4.3 it is having the same wallpaper at lockscreen, is it an excuse following the so-called "Google Policy" to remove a handy feature like this? What if the next update HTC is going to remove another useful feature ?
An update should be adding new features, but not removing features.
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Ask HTC lol.. Really getting your panties all knotted because something was removed is silly. There are and number of reason why HTC removed it.. I'm guessing they did just to erk you.
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lekhi123 said:
which is the best third party app does it?
for me it has to get to different launcher--> adding more load on to the phone.
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Holo locker works really well
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CheesyNutz said:
Ask HTC lol.. Really getting your panties all knotted because something was removed is silly. There are and number of reason why HTC removed it.. I'm guessing they did just to erk you.
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So you don't know the reasons for removing it, yet you claim there are a number of reasons? Makes sense.

No I said there are any number of reasons. I don't work for HTC..
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Just add and don't remove
It is the same thing as with the option of not using any lockscreen at all. I agree that an update should add and not remove features. I have already called the HTC support hotline and they admitted that there were already several calls concerning this.
In fact I purchased (no, sorry, my wife purchased) a product which now misses functions it originally had...

Boy : (Crying)
Mom: what is it son, why are you crying?
Boy: Mom, i cant change my Wallpaper on my lockscreen :`( . Why did htc do this to us. Just why.
Mom: Slaps the boy and leaves.
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They don't care about your little petition lol
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You've got to be one of the four people that care. If you want a different lockscreen wallpaper, change the home screen wallpaper. Problem fixed.
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