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[Windows 8 General] Otinademoniac:
What's weird is that, as someone made me notice, if you make Google Chrome (the W8 version) the default browser for Metro instead of Internet Explorer, IE loses it's metro icon and become a normal Windows monocoloured tile. It's weird enough for making me think that the "copy Google" way is a bit harder than expected.

On the other hand, I've got a friend of mine searching in Windows 8 resources for a way to enlarge and center icons in Start Scren. Nowadays all the icons are big and detailed enough to fit inside a tile, and if they don't we can always make our own. I think that this is actually the easiest way.

Anyone have any clue that might help the cause? :confused: Also, since I still have less than 10 post, might someone link this thread in the Windows 8 hacking-developer forum?
[Windows 8 General] ShadowEO:
Not sure what might cause it, but I know that it's a behavior that's been there since Developers Preview, after setting Chrome as the default browser it would go away, Even when I set the older chrome versions as default it would do it.
[Windows 8 General] Otinademoniac:
Still nothing...! This is quite frustrating, I'm searching really deeply a way to edit the METRO UI, but nothing yet found. Any help?

The way I think would be easier is to center and make bigger the Icon inside the Metro Tiles. I'm trying to use a Resource Editor in windows, but I haven't found anything yet.
[Windows 8 General] TYPOGRAPH1C:
Hi, I'm (obviously) new here.

I actually joined just to try and help figure this very issue out.

1. I actually noticed about an hour ago (when installing Firefox) the change that occurred with the Metro tile for IE, changing to a default tile. Your post made me chuckle, as I had literally just done that very thing. It was as if IE felt unloved. :laugh:

2. I am a designer. The ability to not change these tiles right now is killing me from the inside! I could easily set some color values or make my own icons in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop and then make new metro-esque tiles the way I want for nearly all my apps in no time.

So, with all of that said... I too shall be looking into how we can manage making our own tiles for non-metro apps.

I wonder (and this is a cheap cheap fix) if one were to design an application icon for say, Firefox, and it would be the actual size & dimension of the pre-fixed metro square...would that icon fill the sqaure and at least give the appearance of being a metro app? It may, but I fear it might just down-size the icon entirely leaving us at square one.

All my design programs are on my OS X hard drives. Later I'll plug them back in, then re-boot my hackintosh and try to make a fill-in metro styled icon for testing purposes.

-TYPØ
[Windows 8 General] Otinademoniac:
Hi TYPOGRAPH1C, sadly changing the icon size won't work, nowadays almost every application icon for Windows have a resolution big enough to fit more than just the METRO tile; sadly, it's still not working.

Also, I've tried (withouth success) another experiment: In the "Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu" folder you can find the links for some of the METRO APP; those icons are from a DLL! I've tried to simply copy one of those in another folder and make a legacy program use it, but it didn't work. I guess is one way less to try :-P
[Windows 8 General] TYPOGRAPH1C:
That is unfortunate. And, who knows this may be something we can't fully tackle until the full release of the OS. But, I do know that I went through yesterday and counted 30+ apps that I personally would like to make icons for. Mainly the general stuff I use, but a lot of them are things many people use as well. So between now and the finalized OS release, I should have them all done. And if worst case, we can never set the tiles ourselves... at least I'd rock some custom metro style icons on my taskbar.

But if we do get this working... I was actually thinking last night about this. If we were able to achieve the correct look for the tile icons, I suppose it would be 100% possible to have practically nothing living on the taskbar in Windows 8 (besides the current open desktop application). Everything could be bound to the Start Menu and grouped accordingly in theory.

-TYPØ
[Windows 8 General] beejee0:
I am also looking for a solution. I really want all my programs to have the tile icon.

What i already did is make a white icon for some programs and then specify it as the icon.

Like this you have the icon in the tile (downsized ofc) but the tile itself isn't filled with a background color.

I looks better than the full colored icons from before but i still want the whole metro tile look.
[Windows 8 General] phailyoor:
You can read all about "metro enabled desktop browsers" when you get some free time. It's a cool idea, but unfortunately, you can only have one.
[Windows 8 General] rexzooly:
Could someone who knows how to make Tiles not make a custom tile app that can then handle custom image and file path, so we just update the details within the app so it points the the right place? So we could install the placeholder with the new set details and pop the icons are Larg and Small and offer booting the exe?

I have NO idea how to make tiles but I just thought maybe that could be a way?
[Windows 8 General] 66stang351:
Windows Phone has custom tile apps...Wiztiles is one I use. A user can create custom tiles using pictures they have on their phone. These tiles can then be used to link to specific functions. The function I use it for is to point to websites. You can have it open many of the built in apps on WinPhone. It will open email and draft a new email for you with contact, subject and even the body of the mail drafted...all you have o do is hit send, or edit then send. Same with sms. It can be used to dial a contact or perform a search in the marketplace or Bing app. So it doesn't just open an app, it opens and performs an initial action in the app. Not sure how much of a leap it would be to have it point to 3rd party apps, but the basic idea is there.
[Windows 8 General] Ndaoud360:
The website the OP posted which was this http://stackoverflow.com/questions/9527644/launching-a-desktop-application-with-a-metro-style-app actually does have a method on creating an app to launch a desktop app if anyone wants to try it. Me I'm not that great with code.
[Windows 8 General] ka-la:
a tip for hex editors, just DUI hackers: twinui.dll UIFILES.
[Windows 8 General] Pasquiindustry:
I think that it's possible, because you can open internet explorer desktop from internet explorer immersive

@Ka-la I've tried some time ago, but twinui.dll get corrupted... (Next time I will retry ;) )
[Windows 8 General] ka-la:
I managed to size content in my tiles in RTM pretty succesfully, not sure why you corrupt it. Im not using Windows 8 at the moment so I cannot really help. I remember there were templates for many variant of tiles (widewithpicture and smallwithpicture and so on). If there is one for that applies to desktop apps, it might be possible to apply a metro one to it ;)

I'll give it a shot once im using Windows 8 but cant promise anything.
[Windows 8 General] Pasquiindustry:
Maybe i had wrong edits in wrong place ;)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Claclink:
I have recently downloaded this app and it has made a huge difference in my phone's multitasking ability. I am currently using the "mild" settings without any real knowledge of what that means. Does any one know any "custom" profile i should try out? Are custom settings i read about for other phones appropriate for this phone?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Art2Fly:
Check the viperrom thread. I don't know them off the top of my head, but vin has some settings that are pretty damn good (speak from experience) baked into the Rom already.

Sent from my HTC EVO 4G LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kainppc6700:
BREAD Reply

I tried this too, but even with the numbers really low, Android still chooses to close programs on its own without asking. Is there a way to fix this if you're on Android Gingerbread?

Thanks.

- 2 Bunny
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bog3nator:
I am using v6 supper charger
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kainppc6700:
OPERATIONS Reply

I've heard that suggestion a few times before, and now I am on a ROM with this mythical "supercharger" installed. How do I operate it?

Thanks

- 2 Bunny
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bog3nator:
files to download - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=18703418&postcount=5021

how to install - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1334834

i did all the research for you :-)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kainppc6700:
UMMM Reply

Do I have to do all that stuff if I've already got "v6 supercharger"?

- 2 Bunny
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bog3nator:
no if your rooted then you should already have busy box installed. you do have to set script manager to use root though.

if you already have it then no, this is just how you get started. you can always go back in and change the settings if you dont like them.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kainppc6700:
SSSSCRIPTS! Reply

Do I need to download Script Manager separately?

- 2 Bunny
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bog3nator:
yes, that is how you run the script
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kainppc6700:
Where should I look for the script file if it was preinstalled?

- 2B
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bog3nator:
nothing, he didnt use v6 he used his own settings. just put the file on your phone and run it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kainppc6700:
It won't interfere with the"v6 supercharger" already on there?

- 2B
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bog3nator:
It over rides it, if you don't feel comfortable doing it. Then don't.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kainppc6700:
TY Reply

Thanks. I got it all installed, but I'm having trouble finding where you go to Bulletproof programs. Any ideas?

Thanks.

- 2 Bunny
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bog3nator:
i actually dont, all i did was change the memory configurations, i didnt mess with anything else.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] 2 Bunny:
UPDATE Reply

UPDATE! I think I might've finally got this figured out!

There's actually an option on the main options screen of "supercharger", and I added both XDA DEVELOPERS and Opera Mobile to that. I'm still testing it, but it seems to be working so far (although it has no effect once the device enters standby)! Could this finally be the solution we've been waiting for?

- 2 Bunny
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] KERKEDAGAIN:
Not sure what version you're using but I used option 17 to bulletproof apps..

Sent from my EVOv2
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] 2 Bunny:
NOT QUITE BULLETPROOF Reply

Update - It seems to be that programs are still able to sometimes slip through its defenses. Any ideas on how I can tweak the "bulletproof" script, or should I try something different?

Thanks.

- 2 Bunny
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Unregistered Fan:
SUPERCHARGED Reply

This is a stumper for me too still, does anyone know of an alternative to the SuperCharger Bulletproof tweak?

Thanks.

::U.R.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ImWarped:
Hey helpful Android fiends.

Just wondering if there is a way to toss in the Samsung stock dialer and contacts apps, to an AOSP ROM? I LOVE the call blocker and a few other features that aren't available.

Before I get a few dozen posts about root call blockers etc... none of them are as effective as the Sammy one, none of them intercept the call before the phone has time to "chirp" part of a ring out.

If it can be done, a list of files that I'd need would suffice. If it's framework related... boo...

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ctomgee:
Boo indeed. It is.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sabevouser:
I have spent much money on cases for my old phones. But I always keep the original sleek look of the phone for the first month or two. Do you use cases from the beginning and take it off when you are sick enough of the phone to make scratches? or do you enjoy the original look and change them with cases later on? :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lacrossev:
I recieved apology blue silicone from sprint and im using it currently with my car mount, firstly because i ordered the wrong mount and secondly because the slipgrip mounts require you to slide the device in and it snaps in place, which may wear at the edges over time, secondly because i'm scared for its life with the slippery soft touch metal for the casing. Patiently waiting for the Trident Kraken to be released since Ballistic didn't think it was a good idea to release an HC for the Evo LTE and instead went with just the SG.

I do have it naked when im not moving around though, as i did the cf vinyl wrap on the antenna cover and it looks too sexy to cover up with that ugly superman silicone sleeve.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shook187:
How many more threads we need asking the same question?

---------- Post added at 11:52 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:49 PM ----------

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1699638&highlight=naked
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Concordium:
I go naked. However, I may soon be putting the carbon fiber on the back of my phone and then I may slap on a clear screen protector on the front. That should give me pretty good protection.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Androidfreakz:
LOL you all are noobs then.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jamiekeefer:
I like the superman gel. It's grippy. It protects vitals well enough. Easy to remove when desired. Was never a gel guy before but this one fits snug.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] johhnyred23:
I love a thin phone ,but I must say I'm addict to case,it started with switheasy and a case reviewer iammorphius,but it take away from the beauty of the device,so when I'm home,I take the case off and enjoy the design
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Cyrene:
I put the full body skinomi on to scratch protect it and use the Cruzerlite and Diztronic cases when I'm out.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Concordium:
We are noobs for exercising our opinions on a purely subjective topic? :eek:

I had my OG Evo naked for two years until I bought the LTEvo. I never dropped the phone and never had to have it replaced (except for when it was stolen from me at gunpoint which wouldn't have been affected by whatever kind of case I had it in). I'm responsible with my phones. I like being able to see the styling of my phone untainted by a bulky case that is counterproductive to one of the reasons I bought the phone in the first place.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sslbaron:
I usually sport a case for the first couple of months then I get brave and go naked.

After I received my new LTeVo, we went on a family trip to Disney. I needed a belt clip, and my best option at the time was the Defender case. I used it through out the trip, but once I got back, I went naked and haven't looked back. I work mostly in an office, so being naked works since I'm not worried about damaging it.

The Defender has already paid for itself because it saved my LTeVo from two nose dives while I used it. The first was a hard face (display) plant to the asphalt. The second was a slow motion drop/almost save from my hand, off the car door, off the car frame, and skidding across the asphalt about six feet. I thought that it was a goner after that, but she didn't even lose power. The case took the hit again.

Even after all that I will still go naked because I prefer the grip and the "light as a feather feel" without the case. Also the display is too awesome to hide behind that awful screen protector. I believe that the Gorilla glass does it's job as long as you don't abuse it. My Photon went almost a year naked, and the BB employee was impressed. He asked me if it had just been replaced because it was in such good condition. I don't think he believed me when I told him I had it since day one (Aug 2011).

Bottom line, if you take care of it, it should be fine naked. ;)

(sorry for the long post; didn't mean to ramble on)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] demass430:
Butt naked over here lol :thumbup:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] thlinx:
I got a case as soon as I got the phone.. I have to say good investment so far considering I dropped the phone face first and it survived the fall with not one scratch! Lemme tell ya that pretty phone falls, its not gonna be so prettty is it lol
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Dreyfus42:
I just love the look and feel of the EVO line of phones. These are sexy, good looking pieces of equipment. That being said, I've seen a post where people have actually bent their EVO 4G LTE and I don't want to be one of those people, so I'm going to be getting an otter box and add to the bulk and cover up the beauty, lol.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Tre Lawrence:
Gotta have a case. I have a son who loves Temple Run, and sometimes forgets to secure the device.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lacrossev:
been having it naked with just the cf vinyl mod. Fell down the 2 small steps in front of my house today and at the expense of some of my skin i saved the phone which was in my right hand at the time. You guys would have laughed, my right arm was up in the air the whole time as i stumbled and tried to maybe land on my shoulderblade and failed, i even yelled SAVED! after i hit the ground.

I had a ballistic HC on my last phone and didn't have to worry about it, and while waiting for the trident kraken AMS the phone has almost been dropped a few times. Never actually dropped the old Evo with the case on, and now the naked one squirms like a puppy, go figure right?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] chiggerfruit:
I've got a diztronic case that I throw on only when I leave the house, start cooking, or if I want to use my phone for GPS (with the case, it fits perfectly in an old Garmin dock). As soon as I'm at home or at the office, off goes the case!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jpxzero:
I'm not going to lie, I bought a white case so it would look more like the One X lol. They are both beautiful phones, but that HTC One X looks amazing
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] drcrimzon:
This phone is too sexy to be covered up.

That said, I have a defender case that I'll throw on when camping/hunting/atving/etc, but during the work week, it's naked.

The screen is way to beautiful to screw up with a protector. Never used a case on my evo, or evo3d. Replaced the glass on 3d once due to touch sensitivity issues. Otherwise just small scratches on case. :victory:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sullivan7221:
Aaaand the award for "most naked EVO 4g LTE goes to..... Me! :DView attachment 1163757View attachment 1163758
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] WisdomWolf:
I have always kept all of my phones naled, cases and screen protectors just end up annoying me. I've used various leather holsters to keep my phone in when not in use, though. As for the "noob" comment, I've had all of the following devices naked and all were in excellent condition and sold on ebay after I upgraded:

- HTC 6700

- HTC Mogul

- HTC Touch Pro

- HTC Touch Pro2

- Samsung Moment

- HTC Evo 4G

- Samsung Epic

- HTC Evo 3D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Mdobble:
Even though I love how thin and light the phone is, holding it naked is like holding a wet fish.

I did grab the Spigen SGP snap case for it though, which is more like a G-string bikini. I got it as an alternative to the slightly more bulky Seidio Active case for when I'm less "active."

I doubt that the SGP case will save it from a super nasty fall but it does offer some protection and makes it easier to hold. I paid $15 for it. May grab another to paint ;)

SPIGEN SGP HTC EVO 4G LTE Snap Case Series
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] StrikkerXX:
Yeah I prefer having my Evo naked, but I realized that the phone was slippery and can easily slip out of my hands by accident... I decided to get this TPU case by Diztronic. What I like about it is that it goes with the "shiny plastic black" and the matte black look on the case, which I appreciated... and it makes my Evo look decent with it on. Here's the link:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00851NV6G/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00

But I would probably never get a screen protector for it.. I mean, it has Gorilla Glass, so breakage/scratching the screen isn't gonna be an easy feat. Also, many screen protector's I've used reduce the visual quality of the screen, and I end up having dust specs and a few air bubbles (mainly cause I suck at putting those protectors on.. lol). :P
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ptrd:
I normally have a screen protector but no cases. Even from before my Motorola star tac.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] samanthamoore:
Hi!

I am using HTC Evo 3D for Now and my brother is going to bring HTC EVO 4G LTE for me in 2 days and as my brother suggested, I made some purchase on Cases and Screen Protectors for My new coming Phone from SF planet's Online store. It's really Good. Try it if you like it!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] dj_idol:
Hm..there's no way you're an employee of SF Planet is there...?

*looks at avi*

Nvm...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] JDM Civic EG8:
I've had my evo naked since I bought it two weeks ago.But I regret it ,because now the screen has a little scratch where the stock keyboard "V" is :(
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Cyrene:
Happened to me too with my 3D. Gorilla glass IS scratchable, contrary to popular belief. I recommend putting a screen protector on it now, you'll not only prevent new ones, but it will hide the one you have.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] akastixx:
i usually do case for a year plus, then naked, but i have been going naked on this one. unfortunately, i've dropped it multiple times, maybe 2-3 times more than my other phones.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Steven 1:
Was naked for awhile. Now using tpu case from diztronic. Love my phone even more :). Seems easier to hold as well
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] JDM Civic EG8:
Picked up a zagg screen protector and a black snap on case from radio shack. Feels great in my hand not as slippery as before.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] stanglifemike:
Mine is naked all the time. I bought a Seidio belt clip/holster for carrying the naked phone. I love it!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mprunty:
I have my naked for the most part, but when I'm at work. Those concrete floors are not the EVO best friend.

When not naked, it's rocking the Otter Box Commuter case.

Sent via the EVO 4G LTE on the Now Network
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] erichj:
I am looking for a case that doesn't add too much bulk to it. Anyone know of any cases that are pretty thin but durable?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] cor4twenty:
I got the OtterBox Commuter, check out my review for it. It's an awesome case.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Cyrene:
I use the Cruzerlite and Diztronic cases. Very thin (the Diztronic is slightly thinner when placed side by side, but a bit slippery.) I love them both!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] engelsione:
My look ..
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] EVOMIKE025:
Where did you get the carbon fiber??!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sullivan7221:
Check my thread on the MikMik Forum. There's a link at the bottom of the first post. http://themikmik.com/showthread.php?13942-Limited-edition-carbon-fiber-evo-4g-lte!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ain't she a beauty!?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sullivan7221:
Looks good, but I hate red.... So I removed it! :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] EVOMIKE025:
I'm a car guy so I love the carbon fiber.. wonder how it would look on the silver back of a white evo
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sullivan7221:
For the white EVO I would recommend white. http://www.metrorestyling.com/3M-WHITE-DI-NOC-CARBON-FIBER-VINYL-CA-419-p/dinoc419-12.htm
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] pre2epic4g:
Naked....i dislike making the phone physically bigger let alone weigh more than it has to be my hand or in my pocket.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rpwhite3:
case

Ever since I got the blue gel case from sprint for free I have been using that. it's nice enough, and small enough. Not too intrusive, but my one gripe is when I pull it out of my pocket it brings everything else with it, pocket, money, etc...

Other than that, I am still using it. And yes you can take it off very easily so when I don't need it I just take it off...

I had a screen protector on my OG EVO but not going with one this time, had the phone 2 months or so and not a single hint of a scratch.. Just be careful and your good..

my .02 cents..
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] robert90262:
What did you do to take off the red on the kickstand
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sullivan7221:
A Dremel with a wire brush, some 2,000 grit san paper and sine elbo grease.