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Fusion Garage's new Grid 10 Tab

Not sure if anyone has seen this, but it is really really nice. I like the look and feel of it.
Fusion Garage says that the Grid OS was built using Android code, so I was wondering if it could be ported to our TF once it's released. We'd use some features, like the integration with the Grid phone, but that's fine, and since that is also based off of Android, maybe it can be ported to phones as well. I think it'll be a great addition to our trusty TF and just be another reason why our tablet is the best.
Watch it here It's a little laggy in the video, but that's probably a pre-production model..

Ehhh, I'll stick with Android for now.
At least it appears to be better than their last effort.

RojasTKD said:
Ehhh, I'll stick with Android for now.
At least it appears to be better than their last effort.
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I thought it'd be a nice idea. Now that I think about it, this OS would look great for a media center.

it seems like all they did was implement a launcher and apps. dunno why they needed to create a completely new OS to do that.
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Although I would nvr buy a joojoo 2 the grid os seems cool, would be nice if someone made a launcher replacement versus porting the whole thing as it is not based off of honeycomb

read through the entire engadget post. apparently grid is based off of android and can run android apps there is just no access to the android market you have to use the amazon one or sideload them.
"The OS also has Dalvik virtual machine built in, so all of your favorite Android apps will work on the Grid 10 and Grid 4, but there's no access to the Android Market and it doesn't come with Android's normal bunch of Google goodies -- you'll have to go to Amazon or elsewhere for applications. " http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/16/hands-on-with-fusion-garages-grid-10-tablet-and-grid-4-smartpho/

I just want the half screen multitasking window for the browser..
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Looks good.Based on Android.
Batt seems to be bad.

I don 't trust them, they are creepy.

mrevankyle said:
read through the entire engadget post. apparently grid is based off of android and can run android apps there is just no access to the android market you have to use the amazon one or sideload them.
"The OS also has Dalvik virtual machine built in, so all of your favorite Android apps will work on the Grid 10 and Grid 4, but there's no access to the Android Market and it doesn't come with Android's normal bunch of Google goodies -- you'll have to go to Amazon or elsewhere for applications. " http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/16/hands-on-with-fusion-garages-grid-10-tablet-and-grid-4-smartpho/
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That's why I thought it would be a nice OS to port. I'm sure some dev could give it market support like they did on the GTab which doesn't natively have android market.
But sure, if someone could remake/port the launcher to us and the multiscreen browser it'd be nice. I really like the launcher on it. The "clusters" is meh, but the design and way you move around is a nice change.

looks nice and smooth to me. I like it.
And i respect them keeping their chin up and admitting their last disaster.

Fusion Garage
I read somewhere that not only is the Fusion Garge OS built on Android, it is using some sort of java interface as well.
I think the interface is clean and I like the specialty features . . . the volume control, and a few other options . . . I know it isn't much . . . just saying . . . you know?

The Ultimate List of apps to make the note blow everything out of the water!

If you install these apps and follow the tutorials, the note transforms into a future proof tablet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWa29qlCOQI
Combine the above with the rocket rom and the world explodes!!

Samsung's social media marketing team should hire you.
Nice job as always.

Is there any themes out there that changes the default icons for Phone, Contacts and Whatsapp? Those are the only 3 icons that are ruining the look for me right now. Using ADW EX.

The answer is yes
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Is there any themes out there that changes the default icons for Phone, Contacts and Whatsapp? Those are the only 3 icons that are ruining the look for me right now. Using ADW EX.
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Yep sure, just download ADW EX theme packs (I use ADW elegant)
After doing this just simply:
-Long press your icon.
-Click edit.
-Select ADW theme packs and pick ADW elegant *or your choice
-Select your new icon.
-Done.
There's a section of this in my 3D UI tutorial vid.. Hope that helps!

inurb said:
Samsung's social media marketing team should hire you.
Nice job as always.
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Thanks bro!!

will i need to root to get these awesome features? i wanna keep my warranty

You'r videos are one of the reason i bought the note !!! keep up the good work

Dude!!! You da man!
Thanks a bunch.

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You'r videos are one of the reason i bought the note !!! keep up the good work
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yeah me too
@James Harrison: you sure the DSPManager thing works? I installed it I dont see any difference..

been watching your vids ever since.
really like what you did to your note.
thanks for sharing!

imket said:
will i need to root to get these awesome features? i wanna keep my warranty
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Well only for a couple, sd-card booster and speed booster are the main ones
shahadat said:
yeah me too
@James Harrison: you sure the DSPManager thing works? I installed it I dont see any difference..
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Yea I know it works, I wouldn't listen to the note without it, no way. Make sure the box is ticked for enabling and try playing with the eq while listening to a song

What theme are you using for the one more clock ?

Looks Fantastic, is there a way to make it work in some fashion when in portrait mode. Thanks for sharing... has given me a bunch of ideas in terms of customization.
In terms of battery how much of a difference do you find over touchwiz, i had done this with my galaxy s2 previously using goEX and ADW but found the battery to be 15% less on average, using the same widgets etc. Is that old news now and do any of these widgets have any noticeable drain, as it does look fantastic.

you wouldn't mind sharing all those wallpapers, would you?

Nice video. The suggested apps should certainly augment to make the ULTIMATE NOTE even more interesting...

I froze the original launcher. Is there a way to make the interface look a certain way in landscape (like your interface) and a totally different look and interface in portrait mode? Would I have to keep two launchers active in order to achieve this and swap launchers depending on if I want to be in landscape or portrait? I think having two active launchers would slow the note down if thats what I had to do...

You showed SVOX in this vid. Did you ever try Ivona? It certainly needs more space but IMO it's way better.

How did you get the background To change as you flipped through the home pages?
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After watching your clips, I go wild installing live wallies here and there. Not too fond of the aquatic wallpapers though PP, and I notice you may not have checked this one out (market.android.com/details?id=com.ramdroidstudios.livewallpaper.fireflies) which is far more playful and fun than staring at 'season zen' of that nature. I do love 'blue skies' a lot, thanks for recommending that!

Installed the A.I Keyboard and it's great. As a former WP7 user, I'm loving the theme and "click" sound from the WP7 keyboard. The keys are larger and I can type fast as well. Thanks!

Chameleon Launcher thoughts??

I just install ed this wonderful launcher from the play store ...
So far so good. Was just wandering if anyone else had tried it/customised it/hacked it? I was all about ready to start trying to build my own html built ui launcher for android when I stumbled on it! Cheers guys saved me a whole lot of work
Has anyone used it? Any tips ? Anyone know where I can find the main files for it? I want to customize it as much as possible and have email the dev team in the hopes that theyre a friendly bunch.

I personally wouldn't pay ten dollars for a launcher but that's me. I looked at it and it seems really cool, I almost wish there was a trail version or lite. As for the main files, you would have to google for them, since it is not a free app. Titanium backup should works to extract the apk.

A lite version would be very adventageous. I have emailed the support team at Chameleon and posted in all the right places on their forum, but unfortunately its no xda. No response so far and its going on 4 days now. The idea behind it is a very good one, but it needs more support and active members. Fingers crossed answers will be here shortly as I am loosing patience with them and am seeking alternative launchers. Anyone know any good ones? Theres is nothing wrong with the default one i use but i like to customise as much as i can so need something a little more special

I've been pretty happy with Go Launcher EX. Not so much in the way of fancy widgets, but nice home screen transitions, customizable quick launch area, very flexible.

I installed Chameleon. It looks really nice, but super laggy. Also, they need more widgets.

K1Andy said:
I've been pretty happy with Go Launcher EX. Not so much in the way of fancy widgets, but nice home screen transitions, customizable quick launch area, very flexible.
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Go launcher HD is better for tablets. I had it but I am back to the launcher that comes with CM10

[Q] AOSP Rom with Samsung features?

Is it possible to have an AOSP rom (like CM), but with Smart Stay, IR, Air View, Air Gesture, Driving Mode, S Translate, and the DLNA/media player features? Or at the very least IR, Air View and the media stuff? (I have a Samsung TV)

Most likely no....here's like a .01% chance any of that stuff is gonna work on aosp
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theo1998 said:
Is it possible to have an AOSP rom (like CM), but with Smart Stay, IR, Air View, Air Gesture, Driving Mode, S Translate, and the DLNA/media player features? Or at the very least IR, Air View and the media stuff? (I have a Samsung TV)
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All those programs likely require TouchWiz framework

Well, then, what about a ROM with all TW features, but AOSP apps, menus, statusbar and lockscreen? And maybe even Settings app?

theo1998 said:
Well, then, what about a ROM with all TW features, but AOSP apps, menus, statusbar and lockscreen? And maybe even Settings app?
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I'm sure there will be aosp themed roms which will appear to be aosp...but won't really be
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Had you followed the rules you know this will not happen.
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I'm coming from an iPhone and don't know much about Android, so I'm wondering if it's easy to just have basic homescreens with a grid of app icons like the iPhone. Looking at Android, I always see a homescreen with a giant clock and weather info. I don't want all that stuff taking up space when the time is already shown in the statusbar, and I usually only need to the check the weather once or twice a day.

GTRagnarok said:
I'm coming from an iPhone and don't know much about Android, so I'm wondering if it's easy to just have basic homescreens with a grid of app icons like the iPhone. Looking at Android, I always see a homescreen with a giant clock and weather info. I don't want all that stuff taking up space when the time is already shown in the statusbar, and I usually only need to the check the weather once or twice a day.
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That the main aspect of android. Being able to custimize everything. There are a few launchers that look like the iPhone but other then that you will be hard pressed as android devs tend to avoid the iPhone look. There are a few china based things that mimic the iPhone. What you see if just what people have on it. Like I use a small clock and small weather as I remove the clock in the status bar.
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zelendel said:
That the main aspect of android. Being able to custimize everything. There are a few launchers that look like the iPhone but other then that you will be hard pressed as android devs tend to avoid the iPhone look. There are a few china based things that mimic the iPhone. What you see if just what people have on it. Like I use a small clock and small weather as I remove the clock in the status bar.
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This post is misleading. ALL launchers have the ability to look like an iPhone. Just delete all widgets and put only app shortcuts on homescreen. No idea why somebody would want to do that, but a simple task if you do.
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Those huge clocks and such are Widgets which, more than anything, are what set Android apart iOS. But, since Android is about choice, yes, you can set up your screen with a grid of app icons just like an iPhone.
Note: I don't think he wants it to LOOK like an iPhone but that is possible.
GTRagnarok said:
I'm coming from an iPhone and don't know much about Android, so I'm wondering if it's easy to just have basic homescreens with a grid of app icons like the iPhone. Looking at Android, I always see a homescreen with a giant clock and weather info. I don't want all that stuff taking up space when the time is already shown in the statusbar, and I usually only need to the check the weather once or twice a day.
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GTRagnarok said:
I'm coming from an iPhone and don't know much about Android, so I'm wondering if it's easy to just have basic homescreens with a grid of app icons like the iPhone. Looking at Android, I always see a homescreen with a giant clock and weather info. I don't want all that stuff taking up space when the time is already shown in the statusbar, and I usually only need to the check the weather once or twice a day.
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Look, I know you're coming from the digital prison that is iOS, but you're free now. If you don't want the widgets, delete the widgets. If you want shortcuts for your favorite apps on your homescreens, put shortcuts for your favorite apps on your homescreens. Remember, all your apps are right in your app drawer whenever you need them...

theo1998 said:
Is it possible to have an AOSP rom (like CM), but with Smart Stay, IR, Air View, Air Gesture, Driving Mode, S Translate, and the DLNA/media player features? Or at the very least IR, Air View and the media stuff? (I have a Samsung TV)
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You won't get the exact app to work on aosp but you can have third party software to work in the similar way. Example would be the spen from Galaxy Note series.
As long as the various drivers are available and working in aosp, you can make use of the functions with the help of 3rd party apps. I'm sure many developers are already working on this right now ask we speak because this is a highly popular device.
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wow good thread, im a noob coming off of s3's and i wasnt expecting that id loose all those features through a custom rom. i think ill pass. thanks for raising the question i never wouldve known

Honor 7x oreo features

One of the best features I liked in the latest update is the app shortcuts. It's productive and time saving.

Android updated said:
One of the best features I liked in the latest update is the app shortcuts. It's productive and time saving.
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App shortcuts where?

Honor 7x oreo update
At the homescreen. When you press and hold an app icon.

Android updated said:
At the homescreen. When you press and hold an app icon.
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Most good launchers are doing that now.

I know, but having it in the stock launcher is always a good thing right? Too bad they did not push anything for the camera this time.

Is there Private Space on the new emui 8 update? If not does it have the ability to create different user accounts? Thanks

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I know, but having it in the stock launcher is always a good thing right? Too bad they did not push anything for the camera this time.
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I never use stock launcher on any phone. I use lawn chair launcher it supports Google now feed. But you need to download separate app in description of lawn chair in play store.

After the Oreo update, the Google now feed is there in the stock launcher as well. Try it. Thankfully, it's not a pain as it's buttery smooth.