Is there a rom without samsung stuff (vanilla style) and without Microsoft apps? I also like the new Gui from Note 7 and S7 Nougat Beta.
Well, if you want to get rid of Samsung's "Stuff", you could try Package Disabler, get google launcher for the "Google Experience" and an icon pack of your preference. Grace UX (the style from Note 7 and S7E Nougat is part of that mentioned Samsung stuff).
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hello I just take my tab 10.1 from bulgarian mobile operator mtel' but this version is without the touchwizz... how to install it?
I'm currently reading a lot about the Galaxy Tab 10.1 / 8.9, since I want to get a tablet. I don't have the link anymore, but I read somewhere, that the 10.1 (the new, slim version) is supposed to get the TouchWiz UX / 4.0 whatever you want to call it in an upcoming update, but that might of course not be 100% true.
Do you have the 10.1v or already the new 10.1 (the slimmer one). If it is the slimmer on, can you select English as a locale? Is it possible to get the 10.1 of contract in Bulgaria and how much would it cost? I'm asking because I have relatives in Bulgaria and if it is a lot cheaper I would get it there.
Also, besides the quick settings toggle in the notification area, I'd rather prefer the stock Honeycomb UI. Also it would be kick-ass if the Galaxy Tab (except the Google IO limited edition) could get all the Updates directly (and therefore timely) from Google. Then I would buy one right away!
Hello
An interesting article I read today with regards to the skins OEM put on android devices (touchwiz) that leads to fragmentation.
Interesting quote from the article,
"I believe this Android update underscores Google’s new vision for OEMs has hardware producers only! Android 4.4 is a trojan horse of unification - it will give Google the tools it needs to completely wipe a skin from a device with a simple download from the Play Store."
If this turns out to be true it can have a major impact on the Galaxy Note products due to it being so reliant on touchwiz. Also I do not know how deeply integrated touchwiz is on Android so I guess time will tell.
http://techtainian.com/news/2013/10...l-reclaim-android-and-unify-holo-with-kennedy
Great article. Thanks for posting the link. I hate touchwizz and love simple vanilla android which you get on the nexus devices. Android needs to be simple to use and I find using touchwizz requires a another learning curve and it just irritates me. I think manufactures should use stock android and then install custom launchers and apps. Commercially google wants to retain the rains of android which will also be a business decision. I can see the advantages for Joe public who could just pick up any android device and know it works like any other device. I want the choice to pick either without having to root a device and install custom firmware.
andyzarins said:
Great article. Thanks for posting the link. I hate touchwizz and love simple vanilla android which you get on the nexus devices. Android needs to be simple to use and I find using touchwizz requires a another learning curve and it just irritates me.
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Vanilla is good but then you don't get S Pen and multi window. And nexus devices come without SD Support.
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Vanilla is good but then you don't get S Pen and multi window. And nexus devices come without SD Support.
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These two things do not apply to one another whatsoever. Samsung could put S-Pen, SD, and multi-window support on their devices without the UI overhaul. The two are not in any way connected.
It makes perfect sense for them to put stock android in their tablets and make the S-Note, multi window etc available via the playstore.
Honestly, I don't know about Samsung's and Google relationship as it stands today but if Google does makes an app that allows the user to remove OEM skins than it might be the start of the downfall between the two companies.
On a side note there are rumours that the new Nexus 10 is Asus built not Samsung.
Not a rumour. Asus is building the new nexus 10. One the fence about buying the new 10.1 or waiting for the new nexus.
Is there anyway to install the original lollipop google dialer on a note 4?
I don't know if there is a apk to install or at least other dialer with the same characteristics of it, integrated find local business, material design,...
Thanks
Post might be a little old, but I'm looking into this as well.
PS the Google dialer is not 'original' to Lollipop 5, it's a Nexus feature. But a mighty cool feature at that.
Hi. This is geared towards the S6 Edge+ and newer models in the Galaxy line up. Maybe I have it all wrong, but here's my question...
I'm considering jumping ship to Samsung... One thing that killed the S7 devices for me is the bizarre app drawer with obnoxious folders and not being sorted alphabetically. Is the S6 Edge+ the same way?
(I'm not a fan of aftermarket launchers for various reasons so that's not an option for me.)
Thanks!
Yes the same but I hate touch wiz so installed Google launcher
You can have them arranged alphabetically on all s6 and 7 range and folders are the same on all devices too.
Hello fellow Android geeks! I have a quick question today. What will replace the Google Now Launcher when it is pulled from the Play Store? The AOSP launcher, the Pixel Launcher? Please post your input below, any is appreciated!
Nothing. You will just be left with an outdated launcher that no longer receives Play Store updates.
You might want to try Nova Launcher unless you aren't looking for a custom launcher and are asking if the stock launcher will change. That would depend on your Rom. The Pixel Launcher is pretty basic but I guess if you were using the previous Google launcher that might not matter to you.
I can't live without Nova. Pay the five bucks and get the prime upgrade. Then become a beta tester. It's updated pretty regularly and other than the swipe left thing that Google has, it's a great product. I have literally restored the same TIBU data (updated of course) for the last three phones. Lol
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