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[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] smokestack76:
I use zeam. Light footprint and its smooth. Used it since it came out...........
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] nextelbuddy:
Using BUZZ launcher now and love it. not noticing any battery drain and love the simple modern look and how you can download other launcher setups from other people.

if they have widgets for apps you don't have then a place holder sits on your home screen that when you touch it takes you to the play store to download it.

genius!

will customize more today
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] sxp:
Nova Laucher prime

bacause very stable and smooth

i try many many times apex but not better
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] ingenious247:
Chameleon Launcher. Nothing like it anywhere
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] spacecasespiff:
Action launcher. Shutters are the bomb
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Jsriccc:
I used to use Nova cause it's fast and functional. But now I'm a huge fan of Action launcher. It's just too convenient
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] nikzDHD:
Long time Apex user switched to Nova Prime just smoother to me compared to Apex.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] kyokeun1234:
I currently have Nova, Apex, Chameleon and Action Launcher installed, but I've been loving Action launcher and its beautiful shutter feature! Will probably go back to Chameleon once all the bugs and lags gets fixed. Love Chameleon but sooooo laggy and buggy IMO :eek:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] justin11141:
Using action launcher, was on nova but absolutely love how unique and convenient action is
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] meangreenie:
Yandex launcher has been translated to English. It's an updated and free spb3d shell launcher.

Runs like glass for me using stock enhanced kernel with Motleys inert power hal.

Link... here
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] dEris:
Apex and Nova. Launcher Pro back when I used Froyo =)

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[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Destroz:
Touchwiz,,,,

...nope, just trolling :silly:

I really love Nova launcher prime, chameleon, go, MI Home and Xperia Z launcher. I get bore of all, so i change every week
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Drdroidlove:
Nova all the way

Used almost every laucher....nova prime is the winner then mihome second.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] theBEARD:
I use action launcher. It's different and there is something about it that I like. But I have also tried many of the other launchers as well. Second favorite is probably Nova.

Sent from Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] JediDru:
I prefer ADW Ex launcher. I love having the app drawer launcher up top tied into the Google search bar. Fast and light.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] simonb255:
Been using nova since its release if it ain't broke no need to fix
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] cashyftw:
Action launcher, I was a long time user nova but Al is pure awesomeness.

Sent from my GT-N7105
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] serkanhiziroglu1998:
Ynt: What's your favorite launcher and why?

Anyone who would like to share his action launcher setup?

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[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] meangreenie:
There's a new TSF Shell out today with new style dock bar, and enhanced widgets.

TSF/SPB-3D/Yandex Shells ,all running awesome on Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] memetcan88:
Nova launcher prime since it is smooth and have all the abilities for my expectations.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] shark_cs:
Buzz Launcher beta

Ive just started using this launcher..absolutely brilliant..still in its beta stage, but just has minor bugs which really doesn't effect me too much.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] JJS123:
Apex launcher! Bought the full version, like the gestures and it feels Smooth! Used nova a bit but wasn't a fan. I'm sure it's a great launcher though for others.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] nooomoto:
Buzz launcher is my new favorite! Makes customization super easy..like retard easy.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] androidtoy09:
Facebook Home!

No jk that piece of horse sh*t is an insult to Android
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] chuckenfoot:
How in the heck do you add shortcuts with action launcher?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] freeintruth:
I like Buzz as well. True it is easy for the most homepacks (some still need editing: Busybody for example).

What I really like is that you can have several unique home screens with different grid, wallpaper, and style at the same time.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] naripsta:
I've gotta say Holo Launcher HD. Just 'cause of some minor details with the app drawer that I like haha. Followed by Apex Launcher.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] chuckenfoot:
For example... How do i create a shortcut to specific people to use with the messaging as a cover?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Paddington:
It makes it super easy and incredibly difficult. For instance, I found a theme I liked and applied it. The apps in the dock were not the ones I typically use (I don't see how people get by without phone and messaging in the dock). I couldn't replace them, however, because downloading the theme does not give you the icons. I searched everywhere, but I couldn't find the icons used by the theme. So it was either be stuck with a great looking theme that lacks the functionality I want, or go back to Nova where it takes longer to set up the theme but I can control every aspect of it. I went back to Nova. No dock should be without phone and messaging, and I personally like to use GMail and camera for my other two dock icons (I switch between voice search and app drawer as my middle icon and assign the double-tap gesture to the one I do not put as the middle icon).
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] andyli1985:
Nova Prime. Its very stable and smooth. And I got it for $0.25. :D
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] MrBelter:
Nova Prime for me.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] MrBelter:
I've just updated Nova and AVG throws up a malware alert, WTF is that about then? I ignored it as a false positive.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] der_sascha:
i am using nova prime because its smooth and simple launcher

i dont like launcher with many tools and option.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] shadowofdarkness:
On Christmas I was helping setup a new Bell S III and wanted to connect a thumbdrive via OTG but the phone would not recognize it. To troubleshoot I connected it to another persons Telus S III that I had previously successfully used OTG on and it didn't work either. The only common thing among them was they had been updated to JB since I used it successfully.

I tested the cable on my S II and it still worked.

Both S3's are stock and staying that way.

Cable is good and has worked on the Telus S III back when it was on 4.0.x
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] CZ Eddie:
USB-OTG for use with USB DAC's works great for me.

JB 4.1.1 Ultimatum ROM.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] titusxperia10:
Hi Ion owners, I´m about to get an Ion tonight but before making the choice, I would like to know something that is not in the help thread here.

Does anybody of you have experimented sudden deaths, unrecoverable deep sleep or in all its words, the Sleep of Death? During normal using or specifically during charging?

I ask this because both Xperia T I´ve owned had developed this disgusting issue for a flagship and both of them with this software/hardware malfunction. Of course I´m not accepting another T any more. It´s been two times to take my T to warranty and both times the same.

I was considering the SGSIII but it seems that after a 6 months period of normal use, or aprox 200 days, the owners are having this same issue with some handsets around the globe. So not an option for a still expensive handset here in Mexico. Razr HD could do the job but the on-screen navbar (as on T) take some precious mm´s that are always welcome.

And as a Sony fan, can´t take my eye off the Ion which doing some research haven´t had this terrible behaviour, at least documented.

I´ll be looking closely all day long to your kind advise in order to make my decision tonight.

Thank you good people and best wishes for this new year!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] keepitsimpleidiot:
I haven't had any troubles like that. I got my Ion right after it came available in the US and have only had one random reboot. It's worked very well for me.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Haven't had that issue with my TL or ion. Only thing that happened with my ion was soft brick from me messing with things but it recovered and haven't had it happen since.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SCC2002:
Hi, everyone. I can't seem to find the solution for my prob, so I've to ask for ur knowledge on this.

Problem:

I'm using Xperia Arc with latest stock firmware without root. And I want to back up my app data & settings before resetting or flashing it.

Attempt:

I've tried Ultimate Backup Tool, but to no avail, just as mentioned in the Ultimate Backup Tool thread that there are known problem with Xperia Arc as one of the Sony 2011 devices.

I've looked through all the rooting methods for Xperia Arc, and I can't seem to find or perform a working root on the phone without flashing it. Naturally, Titanium Backup can't work as well.

Question:

So, what options do I have to back up the app data & settings now? And I'm looking that whether will a flash necessarily wipe the data on ur phone? Can I retain the data even after flashing the phone?

Really appreciate for ur help. Thx~ =)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] popthosegaskets:
You can't, it's not possible to access and backup app data while your phone is not rooted. Are you on GB or ICS?

BTW, you don't have to flash your phone to root unless you have to downgrade. In the instance for ICS .587, I only need to flash the kernel of .562, root it via adb, then flash back the .587 kernel. This should not wipe your data.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1061338

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[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SCC2002:
Thx a lot for ur reply. I'm on ICS .587 too. I was just afraid that flashing would wipe the data. And now this is clear. :)

Seems like this is the only option that I have, right? Btw, won't flashing it back to the latest firmware lose the root? Bcuz I used to have root, but I lost it when I updated my phone through official update methods. Or is that why I lost root?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SammiSaysHello:
You lose root from both flashing stock firmware and updating through official updating methods.... at least for locked boot loaders :p
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] popthosegaskets:
Yes, flashing will lose your root, so does updating it via the official method. Flashing the entire ROM would wipe the data, but flashing the kernel does not.

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[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SCC2002:
Really? Then, what's the point of downgrade the firmware then upgrade again? Lol~

So, does that mean that with unlocked bootloader, I can keep root even after upgraded?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SammiSaysHello:
You can't root the latest firmware so you have to downgrade to root. You then upgrade by flashing the latest firmware's kernel which upgrades the firmware to the latest version and also keeps root status. :)

As for unlocked bootloaders, I can't comment because I have no experience with them :p

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[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SCC2002:
I think I got u wrongly before this. Lol. Bcuz you said that flashing it to the latest firmware will lose root. Or do you mean just stock firmware?

While for unlocked bootloader, can popthosegaskets or anyone else share the insight? Thx. :)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SammiSaysHello:
yep i meant flashing any stock ftf will make you lose root on locked bootloader :)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SCC2002:
So that means that if I want to upgrade to a later firmware without losing root, I've to use a custom firmware?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SammiSaysHello:
Nope. You flash the kernel of the latest version of stock firmware. Here's an example

Sent from Xperia Arc S
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] popthosegaskets:
ごめん~ごめん~

Sorry for the late reply

Anyways, I tried flashing the .587 kernel on my .562 stock. My firmware version still read .562, so I don't think flashing kernel will update firmware on unlocked bootloader.

As for rooting the latest firmware, you can update first, downgrade the kernel and root. You can keep data this way and get root.

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[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SammiSaysHello:
:p it works for locked...at least for me lol
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] popthosegaskets:
Yeah, when you unlock bootloader, you also remove DRM keys that connect to Sony servers. So Track ID, Playnow and other Sony services won't work anymore. You also cannot use OTA updates as it will brick your phone.

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[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SCC2002:
But the one that u provided is Arc S kernel, mine is Arc. Not sure whether are they compatible...

Oh, it's alright~ Are u a Japanese? Lol. =P I see I see. Didn't know that firmware & kernel are different. Will try & see. Thx a lot~ ^^

Alright~ Will try. Thx a bunch. ^^

Hmm~ I'm aware of that. But from first impression, it seems like they're not that important, since apps like Playnow are not useful. The only one that I use is TrackID, which I saw Sony published it on Play Store for public download. Sounds like it's fine to lose the DRM key too. Lol.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] popthosegaskets:
Arc S kernel and Arc kernel is different. Don't flash or it may cause problems.

I am Japanese but studying abroad.

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[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SCC2002:
Wow, cool. :)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SCC2002:
Is there any guide for me to flash the kernel? Is flashing custom kernel the same?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] popthosegaskets:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1683957

Just follow the instructions and you should get root for latest firmware.

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For flashing custom kernel, you need to unlock bootloader.

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[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Stericson:
Within the last week I have been on vacation in Minnesota and my Dad has a Kindle Fire HD...after seeing how horrible the Amazon Homescreen is and all that can be done to help improve the device I decided to write an application that would help users perform general tasks on the Kindle Fire HD after rooting it that would make their experience better.

I have yet to test this on anything but the Kindle Fire HD. I know this will not work on the original Kindle Fire, but 2nd generation on up may be able to use this as well but I have not tested it as I don't have one of these devices.

I made two version, a free and a pro version. The free version will allow you to install a custom launcher and the Android market. Beyond that I'm asking for ~1.00 for the pro version (Well I get $1.00 anyways after Googles cut) to help development and buy me some StarBucks :)

Tip: long press on items to remove them from your device.

Here are the links to both in the Android market:

Pro - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stericson.KindleFree_License

Free - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stericson.KindleFree (I just published this one so it may not be up yet...)

I've also attached the free one as well.

Please let me know what you guys think and if you want to see more added to this.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] slenkar:
works perfectly :)

thanks!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Stericson:
No problem, glad it helped :)
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Gravediger:
Do you need to root
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Raymond199483:
Yes I tryed because I'm not rooted

sent from my kindle fire hd
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] gunnyman:
Thanks Stephen. Excellent work. Might I suggest a couple of things?

1. An undo option for launchers and the miscellaneous stuff.

2. Reminder that if installing an alternate launcher, kindle books will no longer work.

3. A warning against updating any of the Amazon apps in google play store.

Just some ideas.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] gunnyman:
Something,not sure what, broke the built in kindle book store. Movies and music work but the book store hangs. Any ideas?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] gunnyman:
Factory reset fixed it.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] drugfreejonnyxxx:
Stericson, I've already done all this and have no need for the app - but you hit it out of the park! You got a PayPal donate page?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Stericson:
Hey guys,

Sorry I was travelling yesterday back home.

So, I do have paypal Stericson.g1 AT Gmail (email)

@gunnyman

1. An undo option for launchers and the miscellaneous stuff.

-- Long press on an item to undo it

2. Reminder that if installing an alternate launcher, kindle books will no longer work.

-- I will add that, I wasn't aware that this happens, is this normal when replacing the launcher? Like does this happen if done manually?

3. A warning against updating any of the Amazon apps in google play store.

-- What should the warning say?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] gunnyman:
When you replace the launcher it breaks the kindle book app. You can install the play store version but you lose the built in book store. If you update the Kindle mobile app it breaks the Amazon store search. This is on the 8.9 BTW.

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The Amazon Apps are designated for otter. Which I assume is the device codename. The play store versions don't cooperate with the fire framework.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] KindleFireGuy:
Do not update amazon books,music,shop or it will mess up compatibility! my idea for update warning

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aka if you accidentally update the apps you can go into system apps and reinstall them
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Stericson:
Thanks for the comments guys, I made some updates and uploaded the new version.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] MadJoe:
I bought the paid version even though I didn't need it (pretty much have Google and Nova fully installed already), but I'm looking forward to more options.

Just a suggestion, but maybe you could add more Google apps to it, like Google+? The Play Store pretends that Google+ isn't compatible so it won't allow you to download it, but it side loads just fine. There's a lot of apps like that, unfortunately, so maybe a build prop edit shortcuts could also be added, like one to mimic a more universally accepted tablet and one to quickly return to Kindle Fire HD for stubborn apps. These would obviously be for the paid version.

Also for the paid version, maybe you could add the voice search framework and apps too.

There's a ton of potential for this app, thanks for putting it together!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] meddle70:
Best two dollars. Thanks! Saved me loads of time! Can't wait for you to expand the selection our Fire HD's can do! :)
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] natuan77vn:
Thank you very much

It works perfectly on my KFHD 7
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] mindmajick:
This works great on kindle fire 2nd gen.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] 3vans:
Can anyone confirm this? My mum has a KF2 which I don't want to destroy but would love to have this.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Krsmqn:
"The free version will allow you to install Android market" ... but you have to download it from the market? How, if market isn't installed?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] unsolvedriddle:
Just google the googleplay.apk download it to the device and open it with a file manager,
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] MadJoe:
The free version of Kindle Free is attached to the OP. Install that and it will install Google Play.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] mindmajick:
Lol! I can confirm my own statement. Someone else can too, I'm sure! Check my post history and the topics I've created and you can see I have a history of helping. But, please someone give a quick +1 to this post to reassure this fellow.

Btw- I purchased the play store version. After I rooted and used kindle free I realized I could have done the work myself.... but this really speeds things up considerably. Kudos to the dev and everybody give this guy some money :D
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] christiansectas:
is there anyway

that I can install this without being rooted? Thanks!!! If not, can anybody link the easiest and fastest way to root this device with the newest software upgrade? Thanks!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] iytrix:
Agreed. I think gmail I had issues with and this app got it working nicely and that's what I bought it for. It is a nice tool though especially for the crowd that can't do it on their own. The nicest part though is that I really don't care about messing up and wiping because with this is makes it easier to get the kindle rooted and running again. I would like to see some more features added as we figure out what can be done on a rooted KF2, but I think that he doesn't have or use the KF2 so I'm not sure how he would test what works for it, especially since it's the one with the most issues.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Nixeus:
Hello,

If the paid version is on GooglePlay, how to install it on the Kindle Fire HD ?

Nevertheless, could you please create video in order to show the feature of the product ( launcher,etc....) :)

Thanks a lot :)
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] alex1q1q:
You root your kindle first. then free version, then pro I guess.

but can u install Google play without rooting? any suggestions?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] MadJoe:
You can install Google Play without root if you also install framework, but it crashes if you try to download anything. So basically all you can do is browse if you're not rooted.

But you are right about the steps, unless you have another device you can download the paid version to and then side load it to your KF. But the other device would need to be rooted as well.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] natuan77vn:
It is really free my kfhd. Thanks so much
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Nixeus:
Could you please create video in order to show the feature of the product ( launcher,etc....)

Thanks :)
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Stericson:
I'll work on creating a video for this :)

May take me some time....

As for the Build prop editor, I'm not sure anyone has gotten a successful build prop edit that doesn't have the side effect of stopping the Amazon market from working.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Maggazboy:
Hey guys,

i dont no if this is the right thread. I just got the kindle fire 2. I do not want to root it, so i installed the adw and the ics launcher. both work untill it comes to widgets.

If i try to set widgets nothing happens. I installed the AppWidgetPicker, because some guys had the same problem with the old kindle fire. At least now i can see the widget list, but if i want to pick one it says: "AppWidgetPicker closed"

Would be great if someone could heldp me!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Hinzman420:
The appwidgetpicker.apk has to be put into the system apps folder and perrmissions change. You must have root to access the system apps folder.

Sent From My Rooted Kindle Fire HD 7"
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Tuckycv:
I used and everything worked great, except for the "books" part. I cannot use kindle app, nor see my books in an easy way, I did buy the kindle for the books as I found myself reading more than anything on my iPad, is there a fix already? thanks in advance.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] gunnyman:
Yes. In your app drawer is an app called home. This is the default kindle launcher. Run it. Now your books will work and will continue to do so as long as the launcher stays in memory.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Maggazboy:
How can i get root acces?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Krsmqn:
You must be rooted. <---- click here.

If so, download a file manager like ES File explorer or Root Explorer. Make sure all the root settings in the settings menu are checked.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Tuckycv:
So, I install a launcher and use it like that, and when I want to read I have to open the default launcher?