Hello all, so I've had my Xperia Z3 for a week now and only just gotten to play with it properly after having a busy week at work! One thing I have noticed which I ABSOLUTELY HATE is the walkman widget! I have had the original Xperia Z for 2 years prior to this and loved everything about it including the walkman app & how the widgey is beautifully displayed. Now however, I noticed it does not have a progress bar, the image of the album art is bigger and doesn't look as good as when previously there was a transparent box around it and the buttons, just looks cheap & tacky now overall.
HOW CAN THIS BE?! I read on the official Sony forum that this new widget we are stuck with on newer Xperias but I am hoping there is a way to get the old version back? The progress bar was really helpful to know if I was halfway a song, now if I click back or forward to another song, it doesn't work because I can't see that I'm in the middle of a song so have to double click! :crying:
What are everyone else's opinions or am I the only 1? I think it just makes the whole widget completely redundant in a way! Plus, another horrible thing is the album art doesn't 'flip' to the next picture, animation of that is lost too! *sigh*
I have added screenshots for a better understanding. Top is the new ugly 1, and bottom is nice old one
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Edit: Found ANOTHER PROBLEM! Noticed when I press forward/back on the widget, the album art skips and disappears on songs so it's just a stupid blank CD art... This widget just gets worse...! I beg Sony to allow us to have the option to use the old one!
Yes.. Same with my Z2.. Even i don't like it. But i managed to install old XZ widget and now its ok. I can do that because i have a rooted deodexed device.. We can always go back to older versions...
You don't need root to revert. Simply go to settings, apps, walkman, uninstall updates
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You don't need root to revert. Simply go to settings, apps, walkman, uninstall updates
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I tried this and it does not work, it doesn't matter which version you have, as long as you have the newer Xperia's I think you are stuck with the new one
I can't remember when it was changed, I don't use the widget. Sideload an old apk for Walkman, that should get your old widget back.
augie7107 said:
I can't remember when it was changed, I don't use the widget. Sideload an old apk for Walkman, that should get your old widget back.
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I think it changed after 8.3 or something, but problem is, even if I uninstall updates on walkman, the factory version installed is still higher than what I need for the old widget, think it goes back to 8.4.. So would I have to uninstall the walkman app completely on Titanium & then install the older apk of the walkman? Not sure if uninstalling the walkman completely will have ill effects on my phone..?
If you can get the 8.3 apk and install it normally, it will most likely ask you if you want to replace what is currently on your device. If you say yes, it will replace with the older version. No need to uninstall.
augie7107 said:
If you can get the 8.3 apk and install it normally, it will most likely ask you if you want to replace what is currently on your device. If you say yes, it will replace with the older version. No need to uninstall.
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What I mean is, that I cannot install the 8.3 apk because the factory version on the z3 is higher than the 8.3 one. I think unless it's lower than the 8.3, I cannot install it, gives me messages saying that I can't.
I'm sorry but they look almost exactly the same... if the top one is ugly, so is the bottom one because the differences are marginal. Obviously, you might not like it, but no offense - I think you're being fussy...
Anyway, you can always downgrade if the 5px bigger cover art and missing progress bar bother you so much. You can find older build all over the internet and don't need root to use them.
Akiainavas said:
I'm sorry but they look almost exactly the same... if the top one is ugly, so is the bottom one because the differences are marginal. Obviously, you might not like it, but no offense - I think you're being fussy...
Anyway, you can always downgrade if the 5px bigger cover art and missing progress bar bother you so much. You can find older build all over the internet and don't need root to use them.
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Ugly in terms of having no progress bar is useless to me, maybe to you they are minor issues, but to me the walkman is a HUGE part of my phone! I disagree they are marginal differences at all when I've stated the many things I don't like about it..
Like I have already stated if you read back, I cannot downgrade to older versions because the factory 1 is still higher than the version that I need, hence I am unable to install the older one I want? I already have many apk's of the older versions ready!
I agree and would like to know is there ANY way to get the old version back too? theres got to be a way
Try going into settings. Apps, go to all apps and scroll down to Walkman, and choose disable. Now try installing your old apk
And also tick unknown sources in security
The old one in 4.4.2 is much better
Thanks for the tips guys but as nerdy_James said, it doesn't seem to work because of the z3's factory version being higher than the needed versions of the apk =( when I try to disable it automatically goes back to factory version anyway so doesn't work.
Anybody else got any ideas?
Root, delete it, install older version
I actually prefer the new one.
Album art is bigger, progress bar is not important and it actually looks more simple now.
Bigger album art is not important to me. Each to their own =P
Shall give it a go with deleting it.
Edit; doesn't work. Won't allow me to install older ones..
Wow, feel like I am being attacked for my opinion when all I want is help from people on here that's all. The 'thanks' to posts who disagree with me is pretty much insulting because they don't like my opinion. Rude
Thanks anyway those who have tried to help me.
Nerdy_James said:
Wow, feel like I am being attacked for my opinion when all I want is help from people on here that's all. The 'thanks' to posts who disagree with me is pretty much insulting because they don't like my opinion. Rude
Thanks anyway those who have tried to help me.
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No disrespect intended. You'll need to be a little less sensitive to survive any forum environment. I happen to agree with doministry and thanked him for sharing his opinion.
After all, we are also entitled to our opinion, correct? In any event we attempted to assist and it looks like its not possible to revert. Sony music unlimited is transferring to Spotify at the end of this month so that could also be a reason why installing a previous version is not possible.
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Simple question here. I'm guessing i'm one of the very few people here (if not the only one) that hasn't done any hard-spl type modification to my Wing/Herald. So that means I am using the stock T-Mobile rom that came with the phone. My question is, what kind of useful (or just cool in general) .cab files work well with it?
So far I have the slide to unlock, pcshutXP, battery status, digital clock, keyboard skins, a custom black theme and more. I checked the thread with all the .cab files and found all those. Unfortunately, alot of them don't have descriptions so I didn't know what most of them did.
I'm not really looking for anything in particular except something cool that can give me the weather on my today screen and maybe a better alarm program.
Thanks in advance.
right now i have BatteryStatus with the clock extension, then under it HTC Home with weather, launcher, and profile options.
Black WM6.1 theme
Jivetalk - IM program, amazing
removed the tray launcher thing
i can't really think of anything else i've done, i spent forever trying to figure out batterystatus themes and how to get rid of the launch tray, so it seems like i spent a lot of time customizing, but i can't think of anything else.
If anything, I wanna get rid of the T-Zones in the launch tray. But I wanna keep the rest of the things down there. Any idea how? Also, can you give me the .cab file for the HTC Home with weather thing you use? What exactly is it, just weather that displays on your today page? Also, what's the Black WM6.1 theme look like? Any chance of a screen shot or something?
Thanks.
itslinx said:
If anything, I wanna get rid of the T-Zones in the launch tray. But I wanna keep the rest of the things down there. Any idea how?
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You can use any registry editor to do it. Just go to HKLM\Software\HTC\TrayApplet and delete both keys 4 and 5 there, then do soft-reset.
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You can use any registry editor to do it. Just go to HKLM\Software\HTC\TrayApplet and delete both keys 4 and 5 there, then do soft-reset.
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Yeah I figured I could use a registry editor to do it. Maybe i'll try that. Thanks.
Here's my today screen, you can see the black theme, batterystatus, and HTC Home.
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of course the scroll bar and the launch tray wouldn't be there if the phone was unplugged. IM or PM me for cabs. AIM=wyldstallyns2589
wyldstallyns2589 said:
Here's my today screen, you can see the black theme, batterystatus, and HTC Home.
of course the scroll bar and the launch tray wouldn't be there if the phone was unplugged. IM or PM me for cabs. AIM=wyldstallyns2589
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I definitely wouldn't mind having mine look a little similar to yours, lol. Do me a favor and pm me the black theme and htc home. Battery status I already have. Yours might be different though? This is something you did with the stock tmobile rom though, right?
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I definitely wouldn't mind having mine look a little similar to yours, lol. Do me a favor and pm me the black theme and htc home. Battery status I already have. Yours might be different though? This is something you did with the stock tmobile rom though, right?
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Cool, I pm'd you back. I also like how it has "Messaging" on the left side and "Contacts" on the other. That's what I originally wanted to do. I don't need the Calander on there since it's already on my today. A few things though. I use battery status. I don't see it on yours. Am I overlooking it or is yours different? Also, i'd prefer to keep the tray I have on the bottom. That's how I open Palringo and lock/unlock my phone. Unless there's another way do to it on yours. Are you able to change the icons that display on the Today screen?
Also, I have palringo. So I don't need JiveTalk.
And technically, I wouldn't lose any of my data on my phone when I use this right? Cause it's not really updating or anything?
i want the stock
right now im on the touch it 4.1 and i want to go back to the stock rom. ive used the RUU but it just goes to 1% and then the phone restarts and then the process comes up as an error. can anyone help?
BTW wyldstallyns2589, I was able to change the weather to fahrenheit. I don't know how I overlooked it, but I found it! Hit the weather tab, then click on the city. Then, click your city in the list and hit menu on the bottom right. From there, you go to weather options. From there, you'll see where you're able to change it from one to the other.
You've been a big help. Thanks alot, I mean it. My phone looks alot better than it did. Any idea if I can get the clock a big smaller? I like it big, but it being THAT big.. it takes up alot of room, lol.
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BTW wyldstallyns2589, I was able to change the weather to fahrenheit. I don't know how I overlooked it, but I found it! Hit the weather tab, then click on the city. Then, click your city in the list and hit menu on the bottom right. From there, you go to weather options. From there, you'll see where you're able to change it from one to the other.
You've been a big help. Thanks alot, I mean it. My phone looks alot better than it did. Any idea if I can get the clock a big smaller? I like it big, but it being THAT big.. it takes up alot of room, lol.
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No problem. the clock will not go any smaller, that is why i have switched to batterystatus for my clock.
and i had palringo, but jivetalk is so much better, i suggest you at least try it out. the only thing it doesn't do better than palringo is when your phone is on vibrate it doesn't vibrate
Hey,
I've had my Unlocked European HTC Hero since the first week it was released. Even though there was quite a delay in the release of 2.1 (non rooted), I'm pretty happy. Some interesting things:
1) I received the OTA notification at a time when I did not want to update so I chose to "update later." In order to force the update later, I set the clock forward as people suggested. That worked just fine and the phone updated no problem. However, the time was set back to 1980. It was at that point I noticed the Market wasn't working. Once I set the clock back to real time, it did work. Just a note in case you did that.
2) I was actually surprised that almost everything was retained during the upgrade. I have previously flashed with some of the 1.5 Roms (official only) and it always wiped out everything. Even all my apps remained installed, though quite a few needed updates
3) FINALLY the compass works in Google Maps. When the Hero first came out everyone complained that the iPhone compass worked (with Gmaps) but not on Android. I must have missed the announcement that it was now working on Android and what an awesome surprise.
4) FINALLY we have Google search by voice. I love it. However, I understand that you are supposed to be able to use voice as input for any text box (composing email, sms, etc). How do you do that? There is no microphone button available. Do I need an app?
5) Google navigation works like a charm although it seems a bit laggy. Sometimes I have already turned before the map moves. Still - very slick. One question: Where is Car Home?
6) I though there was supposed to be a nifty new 3D Gallery like Cool Iris. Where is that?
7) Voice Search is al little strange to me. The window with results is not really a browser. When you click on a result, it opens in a new window, which is nice. But , how do you get back to the search results? It is not one of the open windows?
All in all, pretty cool stuff.
5)car home is an AOSP thing, so it is not available on sense roms. instead you get an app called "navigator" which is similar.
6) Gallery 3d is also AOSP, and not in htc sense roms. It is however in pretty much all custom sense roms, such as villain 12.
I used the goldcard image to downgrade my tmobile and now have upgraded to official 2.1 rom. I have to say i'm quite underwhelmed with the upgrade. Google navigation is nice but does lag a little. I have to admit my hero does not appear much snappier than when it was running 1.5. On the plus side I don't have to see the annoying tmobile logo when the phone boots up.
CyberWalrus,
I'm not sure I understand AOSP? You mean it is a choice to not include those features?
You mentioned an app called "Navigator." I don't see that anywhere.
clobber said:
CyberWalrus,
I'm not sure I understand AOSP? You mean it is a choice to not include those features?
You mentioned an app called "Navigator." I don't see that anywhere.
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stock, unmodified, pure android. The one that the nexus one, the G1, and the magic run. Gallery and Car home are features of AOSP android
HTC roms have HTC sense android. they dont have gallery 3d because htc presumably thinks its own "photos" app is better.
I am running villain 12, rather than the stock htc rom, so I have gallery 3d ported over anyway.
But the navigator app may be from the desire, and therefore only available on custom roms.
Seriously none of you are freaked out by the new bootscreen...
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It scares me!
Can anyone help me with issue 4? How do I use voice input for any text box?
AFAIK you can choose it as a keyboard type.
settings -> locale&text -> Touch Input -> keyboard types
But I think there is a button on the keyboard, which is to change settings. You could use that to change keyboard type.
But none of the keyboard types are "voice" or anything like that.
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But none of the keyboard types are "voice" or anything like that.
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I seem to remember that was one of the things that HTC were leaving out of their roms. Not sure if anyone on 2.1 on any htc handsets has it.
There may be an apk kicking around for it , but again, this is from a distant memory since it wasn't relevant for me as 2.anything was a distant dream for me at the time.
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Seriously none of you are freaked out by the new bootscreen...
It scares me!
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What boot screen is that? Where can I download the full version? Also, the bear seems to be a small mod right? Where can I get the original version?
You people looking for voice input in every textbox, you can install the HTC_IME Mod for that, it has the voice input button.
I'm also looking for the Navigation app, can't find it anywhere... Suggestions?
Sorry about the double post...
Nazgulled you know what that bear stands for, right?
I suggest you not to put that onto your phone...
Not really, what does it mean?
But what about the original, without the bear?
He is called a Pedobear.
But DO NOT google it at work.
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He is called a Pedobear.
But DO NOT google it at work.
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Where can I find the original boot animation without the bear?
there's no keyboard calibration on my Asian Hero. email HTC support to check why and I was informed that this was really meant and no reason was given why it was removed. now i'm wondering how I can recalibrate my keyboard
I'm pretty new to Android. It was tough, but I left my beloved iPhone about 3 weeks ago. I've begun my Android adventure and I've gotta say I'm absolutely loving it so far and I kind of wish I had done it sooner.
Being a huge fan of jailbreaking in the past - so much so that my iPhone is still running iOS 5 to ensure all of my JB'd apps still work - I rooted my S4 before even syncing my contacts & music. I've found some amazing stuff for my rooted device, but I've recently been searching for something specific, to no avail. I'm hoping someone might be able to point me in the right direction.
I am looking for a way to customize the grid layout (of my homescreen pages) per page. For example, have a grid of [6 rows]x[4 columns] on my default homepage and a grid of 8x6 on the next page. Maybe it's a weird request, but I think it would be nice to have Page_1 with just a few of my most used apps with large icons, then have Page_2 with a lot more apps that I only use occasionally.
I am currently using Nova Launcher Prime. Since I've put money into this launcher, and spent a good chunk of time getting it set up how I like, I'm hoping I can accomplish this using Nova. If it is only available with a different launcher that's OK - hopefully it allows importing settings from another launcher.
I'm really excited to start getting involved in this community. I hope to get to a point where I can offer as much help as I might ask for soon. I'm also looking forward to getting into application development since Android uses a language I'm actually familiar with :good:
Thanks!
-M
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ShimmyShimmin said:
I'm pretty new to Android. It was tough, but I left my beloved iPhone about 3 weeks ago. I've begun my Android adventure and I've gotta say I'm absolutely loving it so far and I kind of wish I had done it sooner.
Being a huge fan of jailbreaking in the past - so much so that my iPhone is still running iOS 5 to ensure all of my JB'd apps still work - I rooted my S4 before even syncing my contacts & music. I've found some amazing stuff for my rooted device, but I've recently been searching for something specific, to no avail. I'm hoping someone might be able to point me in the right direction.
I am looking for a way to customize the grid layout (of my homescreen pages) per page. For example, have a grid of [6 rows]x[4 columns] on my default homepage and a grid of 8x6 on the next page. Maybe it's a weird request, but I think it would be nice to have Page_1 with just a few of my most used apps with large icons, then have Page_2 with a lot more apps that I only use occasionally.
I am currently using Nova Launcher Prime. Since I've put money into this launcher, and spent a good chunk of time getting it set up how I like, I'm hoping I can accomplish this using Nova. If it is only available with a different launcher that's OK - hopefully it allows importing settings from another launcher.
I'm really excited to start getting involved in this community. I hope to get to a point where I can offer as much help as I might ask for soon. I'm also looking forward to getting into application development since Android uses a language I'm actually familiar with :good:
Thanks!
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You could try a folder-organising application that allows you to place folder widgets directly on the homescreen. Those tend to have customisable grid layouts. I think there are even widgets with invisible frames that would make it look like there was nothing there but a different grid. I used to use this one:
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Link in play store: here. (It's just called "Folder Organizer".)
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You could try a folder-organising application that allows you to place folder widgets directly on the homescreen. Those tend to have customisable grid layouts. I think there are even widgets with invisible frames that would make it look like there was nothing there but a different grid.
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Thanks for the quick response! You answered my question exactly and would be getting repped if that was a thing here :highfive:
I've been looking at videos & screenshots. It looks like it does exactly what I want. I wouldn't want the semi-transparent background or the label around the box, but that might be optional anyway. Also, unless there are more options on a screen I haven't seen, it looks like there isn't an option for specifying the number of columns and rows. There is an option for "large icons", but they are way too big for my taste. I might give it a shot, I know you can get a refund for paid apps if you return in under like 15 minutes. Not sure if it's worth the hassle though.
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Thanks for the quick response! You answered my question exactly and would be getting repped if that was a thing here :highfive:
I've been looking at videos & screenshots. It looks like it does exactly what I want. I wouldn't want the semi-transparent background or the label around the box, but that might be optional anyway. Also, unless there are more options on a screen I haven't seen, it looks like there isn't an option for specifying the number of columns and rows. There is an option for "large icons", but they are way too big for my taste. I might give it a shot, I know you can get a refund for paid apps if you return in under like 15 minutes. Not sure if it's worth the hassle though.
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You want to change your launcher, I use xperia launcher, you can find it by searching the S4 forum. It will only let you set columns/rows for all screens though not individually, Nova launcher also another good one.
Hi friends!
I need your help with my new Cover Case with a Circle in the screen.
(Sorry for my english, i am spanish)
I want to know how can I see a clock, or answer a call without open the case.
I bought a case like this and I can't do it for myself.
amazon.es/MYLB-funda-cubierta-cover-smartphone/dp/B017376ZZQ/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&qid=1446550917&sr=8-20&keywords=zuk+z1+funda
amazon.es/Prevoa-x4E28-Lenovo-ZUK-Z1/dp/B016WXL89A/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1446550892&sr=8-15&keywords=zuk+z1+funda
Please help me.
Thanks you in advance!
This is the official page:
nillkin.com/english/proshow.asp?mid=2&sid=0&tid=0&cid=1&scid=&id=5502&page=1
Can anyone help me, please? :crying:
I have the same problem.
My case is not Nillkin's but original (?) Zuk, but it lack usefullnes of case window, either.
All that is possible - after last OTA update - opening the case activates the screen and vice versa. Before update even this functionality did not work or worked randomly.
No possibility to obtain clock view or answer the phone like it is advertised.
In my old LG there is option to activate this funcion in Android settings. There is none in Cyanogen in ZUK.
So it propably does not work in Cyanogen (yet??), maybe it's active in ZUI.
Unless someone else knows how to resolve this issue ...
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I have the same problem.
My case is not Nillkin's but original (?) Zuk, but it lack usefullnes of case window, either.
All that is possible - after last OTA update - opening the case activates the screen and vice versa. Before update even this functionality did not work or worked randomly.
No possibility to obtain clock view or answer the phone like it is advertised.
In my old LG there is option to activate this funcion in Android settings. There is none in Cyanogen in ZUK.
So it propably does not work in Cyanogen (yet??), maybe it's active in ZUI.
Unless someone else knows how to resolve this issue ...
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I just received the Nilikin case - and the cool Clock Lockscreen doesn't work! WTF?
How can this be solved... is there a Clock app that we can download or soemthing?
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I think the only way to operate the quick cover (which is not natively supported by cyanogen) and install an app called Watch maker Live wallpaper .. that way put a clock as background circular & centers with your quick cover!
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That is what I heard. On the official ZUKstore people asked the same question under the original flip case, the official reply was something like "we will post a how-to-guide on our homepage".
So far I have not noticed anything, but should be in development. I hope. If anyone gets it to work with CyanogenOS, please tell us how. Thank you!
Thanks to all.
@fr4nkr0c I tried the app, but no work, because when the flip close: the screen turn off.
@7hommy Can you Paste here the link for these official answer?
I,ve asked on: zukmobile.cc a couple of days ago, after their earlier standard info meaning "sure it works".
The answer was this time: "We will release the guide on our website,please check our website"
So there might be a chance of a system update.
We need to wait for some community roms and apps, then it'll work.
Newer news???
Nope,
Now it's nice, good quality cover with useless window.
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Nope,
Now it's nice, good quality cover with useless window.
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with marshmallow hopefully become useful :good:
fr4nkr0c said:
I think the only way to operate the quick cover (which is not natively supported by cyanogen) and install an app called Watch maker Live wallpaper .. that way put a clock as background circular & centers with your quick cover!
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I was going to say that! I've started a home screen page with a wallpaper and clock I made. If anyone gets the app I've hundreds of watchfaces from all makes. I got and made off watchmaker. They are ideal for this. As you can use any wallpaper and "clock". It is a con though. Wonder if it's a Chinese function.
If anyone wants a particular watch I'll post a Dropbox link for them.
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I dont have the skills yet but maybe you guys is able to port this LG G3 app for the Zuk Z1? http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/themes-apps/app-lg-qcircleview-aosp-t3043744
Well, i found these apps: anymode circle app, and Zview. These are apps for other cases which use the round smart window. However, to activate them you need a key provided with an actual case. So if anyone bought a case from these guys and is willing to share....who knows, we might have a workgin smart case.
I got in touch with one of the official Nillkin sellers and this is his answer:
Thank you so much for support Nillkin, there is not app for the zuk z1, all you need to do is install our sparkle case to your phone and open your phone setting, click the permission, after your phone approve the this operation, you can enjoy the window function
if you have any question,please feel free to ask me
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My guess is in ZUI version there is an option for smart view. If anyone can confirm, it would be great. In cyanogen there is no such thing
any new news
i have this problem
Yes it does work on zui
Yes it works for zui but zui is crap crap crap
i have same problem clock and call not appear in cover circle please any one explain here this issue
just install zui
Just install zui n version it have option for smart cover n plz reply me if its work
I can't confirm that it's working. I tried both flip cases with and without window. I also checked the smart cover option in zui settings. It's not working. Shame on zuk. BTW I'm using zui 3.1.194st.
6 hours solid later (yes, I was a little over the top but i didnt wanna brick my baby). I have completed upgrading my device to 6.0. Haven't done whatever the TWRP thing is yet or rooted my phone either.
My device build number is ALE-L21
It states in the "About phone" section that I do in fact have EMUI 4.0 and Android version 6.0.
I see most are having issues with a other things BUT!? MY issue is the themes that aren't working properly, like i can download all of them but when i hit a apply it does the apply load thing and then drops me straight back on homescreen. Even customization has been hit and miss. Rebooted after each change and everything yet nothing works... this is my first time delving this deep into phones before and i feel i might have stuffed something up :/
Also since going through this process i notice the the boot screen at shut down no longer appears.. maybe that is supposed to be that way maybe not.. dunno.. I am going to perform a backup to HIsuite and will do a factory reset to see how that goes...
If i factory reset before doing the TWRP thing.. will i be essentially starting from scratch?
So as I apparently have installed the dual sim Firmware, i don't imagine there being any major issues with that. I read that most P8 lites got released with dual ports but one was disabled. However, I should not. I had to do every update manually. Even now it still says i am capped at B551, when i am ready people for B570 and all that... I don't know what to do about that, maybe that'll be the fix for my themes that i need. I also noted that the region for the 6.0 firmware was for Europe i believe, I live in new zealand and this still worked for my phone. Taken calls and texts since the upgrade perfectly fine.... just them themes are grinding on me... gotta get it right.. i hear some are literally just dumping the .hwt files straight into the memory.. i don't feel that's wise...
I had same Issue in MM but I went back to 5.0.1 because Snapchat recording is very slow(lag) in MM and I don't know why.
The way I fixed the themes things was applying the Obsidian(magazine) theme that comes with the update. Was the only one that works for me, then you can put yours and it should works, at least works for me.
Btw, sorry for bad english
Actually it's funny that you bring up Snapchat. See prior to updating I was receiving 0 notifications from any social media based app, Snapchat included. Everything was running slow and it was generally unpleasant. It seems like things run smoother now, aside from games that is; games are absolutely terrible to play now.
I have tried lots of different ideas in regards to the theme issue. It seems that nothing works, so I have had to settle for this nice blue wallpaper and lock screen combo. Even before the big update I was having troubles with themes but now it's much worse.
Ehhh bad English is still better than no English. We couldn't even converse if you didn't speak it so thank you for trying
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Hmm, can you set a lockscreen wallpaper? I don't. I can set the home screen and that change the lockscreen too. That was the way I noticed the bug
Honestly... I don't really have much choice... if I choose the wallpaper to be one thing and the lock screen another... it just chooses one and they both have the same... it's so weird.
Horacio55555 said:
Honestly... I don't really have much choice... if I choose the wallpaper to be one thing and the lock screen another... it just chooses one and they both have the same... it's so weird.
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Yeah, it only let you change the home screen wallpaper!
You tried to set the obsidian theme?? It should work
OKAY, OKAY, OKAY!!!
Before I left to go shopping a couple of hours back these themes would not work with me. I'm calling shenanigans on this. After trialing Obsidian like you suggested, they were all working properly. However it seems to be really delicate. I started customizing it a whole lot and it broke again... So nice to know that it does actually work.
Also interesting was the fact that before I tried obsidian, the app icon pack was vanilla android rather than EMUI pack.... curious...
thanks for the headsup on that one mate. Should have listened to ya sooner.
P.S. I tried out snapchat, forgot i had it... really bad on 6.0... I am glad I don't use it much...
Damn, Idk you should try to go back LP and updating another version. Which build are you on?
And about Snapchat and performance, I live in Costa Rica, I'm not even in Europe haha
But everything works fine, sms,calls,etc. The phone is faster and the apps are good. The build is stable and smooth. The only *****ng problem I got is when I try to record a video in Snapchat, it goes like 1fps, very laggy and not take even a decent video. This happens in LP when you put a lens and try to record, but here in MM you can't record anything. The camera app goes well too. It's a Snapchat problem
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Damn, Idk you should try to go back LP and updating another version. Which build are you on?
And about Snapchat and performance, I live in Costa Rica, I'm not even in Europe haha
But everything works fine, sms,calls,etc. The phone is faster and the apps are good. The build is stable and smooth. The only *****ng problem I got is when I try to record a video in Snapchat, it goes like 1fps, very laggy and not take even a decent video. This happens in LP when you put a lens and try to record, but here in MM you can't record anything. The camera app goes well too. It's a Snapchat problem
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That's another thing... I still haven't found a tutorial I can actually understand to teach me how to roll back my phone to LP lol
So the build I am using is B551. I got this build from this link here http://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/general/mega-thread-root-unbricking-updating-t3400994
Pretty straight forward instructions, had a bit of trouble trying to upgrade to 6.0 but I figured it out lol
What build you on?
There's a transition update i downloaded it from huawei website. You make local update an then update 5.0.1 build.
Or you can flash B052 vía fastboot.
And i'm sorry, i'm in LP right now, works better for me, im not going to MM anymore at least for now
It's a waste of time.
I hope you can make it works