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[Android Apps and Games] 3Shirts:
If you use ADW Launcher, LauncherPro or a few others, you can resize any widget.

I love this clock. Even though version 3.5 crashes every few hours, I'm still using it, I like it that much :p

Can't wait for the fix
[Android Apps and Games] reprod:
Itching... just itching...
[Android Apps and Games] zehro:
This is being addressed in the next release. It will have a basic option to position the clock text on left/center/right.

As of right now, I'm just aiming to get the 4x1 widget working. Making other size widgets isn't high on my priorities at the moment sorry.
[Android Apps and Games] 3Shirts:
I think you are right. Focus on getting the current app working before worrying about new features.

Too many Android developers seem to try to cram in tons of features without getting the core stuff working well first. Lots of features are pointless if the thing force closes all the time
[Android Apps and Games] Tomdroid:
This is really nice ... and yet I can't help wishing for a German version.

If you'd be up for it but need some help translating, just let me know. :)
[Android Apps and Games] wowthatisrandom:
looks awesome! cant wait for the release, not having many issues with 3.6 only seems to force close when i start a game, i guess the system is readying itself for needed resources.
[Android Apps and Games] FL0OD:
+1 I am having the exact same problem. Any game I play, with in a couple of minutes Clockr FC' s. Love the look. Thanks for the hard work.
[Android Apps and Games] th3taman:
I loved the basic clock, just hoping the new version fixes the higher CPU usage. It was affecting my battery. I want a stable working clock before enhancements. :D
[Android Apps and Games] Dodgylegs:
When will the next version be arriving?
[Android Apps and Games] yayramen:
Not entirely sure yet. You can't rush perfection =P
[Android Apps and Games] Dodgylegs:
There seems to be a copy-cat of this app in the market called 'Text o Clock'.

I'll be supporting this one, being Clockr.
[Android Apps and Games] Clovii:
The only thing I liked from that one was size customization. So now that's on my wish list for Clockr (:
[Android Apps and Games] zehro:
Clockr v0.4 BETA is currently with testers.

I am quietly confident that it is working correctly now. I still wish to add a few extra things, but I think most of you will be happy with what I have created.

This will be included (along with other options) in public release of Clockr v0.4.
[Android Apps and Games] elracing21:
ETA? I know we can't rush perfection but it would make me stop running on here just to see your posts and be disapointed its still not out =) btw I emailed you back thru the support email you have set up.

Posted on my T-mobile G(spot)2 xD

Please check out my amazing blog- http://elgamerlife.blogspot.com/
[Android Apps and Games] zehro:
Sorry, should have said. Was originally going to be late next week, but now I am ahead in progress, so aiming for Sunday night (Australia).
[Android Apps and Games] HashBrownJM:
How do I get to be a tester? I'm eager!
[Android Apps and Games] Ubermicro13:
Works pretty good nice job on this.
[Android Apps and Games] Gahh Its Lee:
Your app was stolen man. I just found this exact app in the market with another name.
[Android Apps and Games] yayramen:
What name?

Edit: Found it. Text o Clock.

Just glanced through the source.

It might be loosely based on Clockr,

but clockr is much more advanced.

I shall be keeping a close eye on it

though.
[Android Apps and Games] Dodgylegs:
Yeah, at the moment, I prefer your Modded Clockr's = really looking forward to the Beta on Sunday - YAY! x
[Android Apps and Games] Argent36:
Have you considered allowing us the option of setting a different font? Or maybe I should talk to hollywooder about a modded version....
[Android Apps and Games] yayramen:
As of right now, it pulls the system font, just like tajm or battstatt
[Android Apps and Games] zehro:
Clockr 0.9 Released

Its official. Clockr v0.9 has been unleashed!

Its back on the Android Market for your viewing pleasure.

Hope you enjoy all the hard work I have put in over the past few weeks to get this fixed and released.

More configuration options will be coming soon as I get more free time to work on them. Also I will start looking into some translations.
[Android Apps and Games] th3taman:
Sweet dude! Looking forward to trying it out. :D
[Android Apps and Games] Argent36:
Ahh so if I were to install a new font - it would use that one instead? Excellent news!

(oh and yay for the new version - downloading now!)
[Android Apps and Games] Nuntius:
That was quick! Let's have a look ^^

EDIT: Looks brilliant (Blue would suit me :) )
[Android Apps and Games] dillydawes:
nice work ...... i hate to ask but can it be put on the lock screen
[Android Apps and Games] w.0.o.t:
good job mate. looking forward to future updates. loving the shadow option. :D
[Android Apps and Games] Ninkul:
http://www.appbrain.com/app/widgetlocker-lockscreen/com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker

Doesn't play nice with some homescreens though (Launcher Pro, maybe more? Pretty sure it was a widespread problem and not just me or a one-off thing). Also doesn't integrate that well with lock patterns/passwords/etc although others may disagree.
[Android Apps and Games] zehro:
Kevin (TeslaCoilSW) was kind enough to give me a copy of his WidgetLocker Application to test with and Clockr works fine with it.

My widget does have an on-click function which (at the moment) will still be click-able while WidgetLocker is locked. But otherwise, there shouldn't be any problems.

If that's not what you were asking, I apologise, maybe someone else can answer this question better?
[Android Apps and Games] wowthatisrandom:
Awesome! thanks for the update! no more force closing for me!

looking forward to other functions saw the image with the date that looked awesome!

also would be cool if you added the option to launch the clock app (good for setting alarms in the AM)

thanks for all your hard work
[Android Apps and Games] Dodgylegs:
Well done for getting out so quickly - can't of helped things by the copycat app.

Great work and props to you all x
[Android Apps and Games] dillydawes:
Awesome that should work.....sorry im a n00b so im still working on understanding it all.

Thanks again for the awesome work.
[Android Apps and Games] bebrooks1:
Everything is looking good. I have it running on my lockscreen with widget locker without any problems to speak of.

NICE WORK!
[Android Apps and Games] Yakira:
Hi zehro,

I'm using MIUI rom. how can i get this lockscreen? http://i54.tinypic.com/23sdliw.png
[Android Apps and Games] Nuntius:
Check there: http://www.colormeandroid.com/

But it is not a lockscreen!

EDIT: your pic is there: http://www.colormeandroid.com/2010/10/ssstripes.html#more
[Android Apps and Games] Yakira:
yeh its not a lockscreen lol thx anyway dude.
[Android Apps and Games] Jumba:
Thank you for the update, working great! I'm also looking forward to a version with the date... also the ability to choose a user-defined colour. Good job!
[Android Apps and Games] Clovii:
Enjoying customization options and now I can't wait for the click on function to be disabled since if I disable widget interactions on widglet locker I cannot use my slider shortcut.

Currently the time seems to be updating smoothly.
[Android Apps and Games] yayramen:
It is official. I need to stop sleeping. I miss all the good stuff when I sleep.
[Android Apps and Games] 3Shirts:
Looking great zehro.

A couple of things I wanted to ask:

If you use 24 hour clock then when you hits the exact hour in the afternoon it says, for example, 'twentyone o clock' which doesn't really make sense. Could you have an option for 24 hour mode so it would say 'twentyone hundred hours'?

When the minutes are less than 10 it says, for example, 'tenZEROtwo'. Could you maybe include a British English version that would say 'tenOHtwo' as people here tend to pronounce the zero as the letter o (wrongly I suppose). I'd appreciate if anyone esle from the UK agrees with me on that as well.

Other than that it is fantastic and I look forward to what else you might do with it.
[Android Apps and Games] PNLD87:
BEAUTIFUL!!!
[Android Apps and Games] getinked:
This is sick. works amazing now. thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] keekah:
Here in the states I've never heard anyone read the time as 'tenZEROtwo'. (Unless they were a child learning to read.) We say 'tenOHtwo as well. And saying 'hundred hours' just seems like it would take up too much space.
[Android Apps and Games] zehro:
In the current version on my computer, it now says "HUNDRED" if you are using 24 hour clock. I personally don't use 24 hours, so one thing I want to ask is, what about the time between 12:00 (midnight.. 0000hrs?) and 12:59am (0059?), should it be saying "zero" for the hour part? I'm just a bit confused about this at the moment. Any suggestions would be great!

You will be happy to know that I am currently implementing an option to select either "ZERO", "OH" or " O' ".

EDIT: option has been implemented and will be included in next release.

I personally prefer to see it on my phone as tenZEROtwo. Remember, this app was originally made as my own project as something I wanted, that is why I had it in that format. At least in the next release you can select which style you would like.

Also, don't understand these people on android market saying this version doesn't work. Either they are lying or doing something wrong (task killers maybe?) I don't know?
[Android Apps and Games] zehro:
Clockr update

Updated the app on the market.

Includes the new "Style" options.

"Force Update" is now disabled by default.

Added some Frequently Asked Questions to the 2nd post in this thread.
[Android Apps and Games] mik101:
I LOVE this widget. Simple, effective and elegant.

I'm sure this has probably been asked by now -- but can we have a size or two larger than the large setting? I'm using an LCD density of 192 on my Nexus and the large setting could still be bigger without hitting the edges. (I'm running a widget width of 5 columns).

Thanks for your hard work!
[Android Apps and Games] reprod:
How is this version on battery life? Can anyone comment?

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[Android Apps and Games] Deesire:
Sweet nice work.
[Android Apps and Games] zehro:
I don't have figures, but it should be pretty good. Only calls its update method once every 1 minute (or maybe its every 30 seconds - I had it set this way just in case it misses an update).

Also it responds to SCREEN_OFF and SCREEN_ON intents. So if your screen is off, Clockr stops updating and sits doing nothing until you turn your screen back on.

EDIT: Just uploaded a new version to Market which has option to make the middle word lowercase (if you prefer that look).
[Android Apps and Games] yayramen:
here is an example of the above post:
[Android Apps and Games] reprod:
Awesome... thanks zehro... Is there anyway we can donate to you? I'm hoping to see this grow to something on the level where Clockr is actually implemented as a service.

You've got my thumbs up.

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[Android Apps and Games] zehro:
If you select the option "Force Update" in the configuration options, it will run a service. I explain this in a little more detail in the FAQ section in post 2 of this thread. Even though it holds a service in memory and this worries people who don't understand Android development, it is actually the most efficient way to run a widget of this type.

Once I have completed the last few features that I wish to include in Clockr, I then plan to release a "donate" version. This "donate" version will then evolve further into a more feature rich home-screen widget. Lets just say that I have many many plans. =)

Don't worry though, I will still continue to support Clockr (optimizing code, fixing bugs, etc) and it will always be a full featured free application. I just plan to add some more advanced features to a "donate" version.
[Android Apps and Games] 3Shirts:
Perhaps 0000 should just say 'midnight'. The minutes up until 1am are tricky. I would probably say 'o fifty nine' or 'zero fifty nine'.

That's great, thanks.

I did find it stopped updating but I selected the Force Update option and it seems to be fine now (I don't use any task killers). Is there a way to hide the notification though?
[Android Apps and Games] reprod:
Thanks Zehro.

I see that when it is set to force update it also shows up in the notifications list and also takes up one invisible spot on the taskbar. Its noticeable when your on a call mostly. Any way to further go for the minimalistic look and have nothing in the notification tray?

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[Android Apps and Games] Schenley:
Fantastic! Glad to see it return.

First app that I was compelled to leave a rating and comment.

Even though I wouldn't say the time as "nine zero four," I prefer it to look that way. Drop shadow option looks great.

Thanks, zehro!
[Android Apps and Games] zehro:
With the changes to services that were made in Android 2.0+, there is no other way to keep the widget update service alive. If you want to learn more about the reasoning, I suggest you have a look at this post:

Android Developers Blog: Service API changes starting with Android 2.0

In case you don't want to read that, I can sum it up like this:

- Pre-Android 2.0, apps could start "silent" un-killable services.

- User started installing Task Killers to kill off these rogue services.

- Android shouldn't need task killers.

- Google doesn't want you to use task killers.

- Google and Android don't like task killers.

- So....

- Now (since 2.0 onwards), If a service wants to avoid being killed off by the Android OS, it needs to have a notification to let the user that it is not being killed off by the OS.

- If a service doesn't have a notification, then it will eventually be killed off by the OS. Its as simple as that, there is no other way around it.
[Android Apps and Games] zappatilias:
You don't need the permission to receive those events, I'm using the same in BattStatt and Tajm and don't have any permissions set at all.
[Android Apps and Games] zehro:
I could have sworn I read that I needed it somewhere. Oh well, thanks for the tip, I have removed this permission for the next update.

BTW, how did you go with getting custom fonts working in your apps? I have some good suggestions if you are interested.

Good suggestion about 'midnight', I've added this to my next build. In case you didn't know already, the new time formats (ZERO, OH, O') and also lowercase option are already in the latest version on the market.

If I do figure out an efficient way to do this, then it will be included, but for now I have no idea I'm sorry.
[Android Apps and Games] zappatilias:
Yes, I did, well, sort of. The painting itself is no probs, it's just the configuration of it I haven't sorted yet.

I have managed to implement some sort of theming support that in the first version mos def won't be configurable through the normal configuration gui, only through a json file on the sdcard. I have ported the large version of battstatt to use it successfully, have to see if it's extensible enough to use for the other sizes aswell :)
[Android Apps and Games] pranaysethi:
rocking widget man!

just a couple of suggestions... maybe u could include an xtra-large size as well; and maybe u could add an option by which tapping on the widget will take the user to the 'Clock' section - for easy access to alarm, timer etc..
[Android Apps and Games] flashsam:
Hi,

This is a great clock but would it be possible to add a setting so the clock could display 12 hour clock even though my phone time is set to 24 hour clock?

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] wayferer:
been using it for a few days now and love it! Have turned the time in my status bar off and got a bit more space there :)
[Android Apps and Games] wowthatisrandom:
loving the constant updates! gets better and better

still waiting for the one that adds the date... altho that seems like a donate version feature
[Android Apps and Games] Stormwing:
I'd also like that 'tap to alarm/clock' function, and then the clockr app itself can be the settings menu.

Also would it be possible to add right/left text align options?

Great work man, thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] odin13:
yes... a full screen widget would be awesome :)

maybe even with date?
[Android Apps and Games] zehro:
I've released a "donate" version on the android market place (Clockr Evolution).

I will be working on releasing some updates for both versions this week. I'm just taking a little break for the weekend.

The updates I hope to include are:

- "Tap to open..." feature: You can pick what happens when you tap the widget.

- Positioning option: You can position the clock to be aligned left|center|right.

- "Even Bigger" size for the font. =)

Hope you are enjoying my app so far, its been a great journey for me into the world of Android Development and I can only improve on it as I gain more knowledge.
[Android Apps and Games] Schenley:
Instant buy, thanks!

Love this widget - it literally transformed me from using cluttered, packed home screens to a minimalist format.

Awesome stuff!
[Android Apps and Games] qupada:
What he said.

I don't buy a whole lot of apps, but definitely glad to support this one.
[Android Apps and Games] cykalu:
Got the donate version today, I love this awesome clock~!

Is it also possible to make the widget non-interactive as well? Cheers~~
[Android Apps and Games] 151jcolon:
Clockr evolution installed. ;-)
[Android Apps and Games] zehro:
Yes you will be able to select this as part of the "Tap to open..." option that will be added to both versions later this week.

Thanks to all the people supporting my work and who have donated, I really appreciate it. You guys rock!
[Android Apps and Games] cykalu:
Awesomeness!

just realized you're a Melburnian too~ :D
[Android Apps and Games] |flyte|:
Before I donate, will clock evolution display the current date?
[Android Apps and Games] reprod:
Clockr Evolution purchased. Thanks zehro. Also, it is possible to have the service running without the notification bar item. Digital Clock Widget has this feature as well as Text O' Clock.

I know this isn't a huge issue but I think this should definitely be taken into consideration.

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[Android Apps and Games] zehro:
Yes, this is one feature that will only be available in Clockr Evolution. I'll be adding it later this week once I have sorted out the other two options (Tap to open... and clock position).

It is something I would really like to do, trust me. But currently I am not sure how to do this without Android OS eventually killing off my service. The old method of doing this was to use Service.setForeground() but it is now deprecated and in Android 2.0+ does nothing. Since my app only supports 2.1+, it means I am stuck with notification method until I can find a reasonable solution.

Personally I think it is not so bad an issue considering it ensures that the clock will continue updating correctly which a lot of other clocks have trouble with (including the ones you have mentioned).
[Android Apps and Games] OrganizedFellow:
GREAT looking clock!

:D

I was using TypoClock for a few weeks.

I installed your free version, and 30 seconds later, I paid for your Clockr Evolution.

Liking it alot, thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] dwntwnall4u:
Just downloaded Clockr and really love it! Nice and clean looking. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] |flyte|:
Excellent. I just purchased clockr evolution. The tap to launch an app is a great feature to come.
[Android Apps and Games] zehro:
So much for me having a day off on Sunday...

I've been playing with the code for Clockr and I've made some big changes/improvements behind the scenes. All this means is that the file size of the app will be reduced. And that is always a good thing for our memory starved devices. Yay!

Will be posting updates to both versions some time later tonight.
[Android Apps and Games] gsawaf:
hey zahro ! ,,

this is my fist post in this website , n i would wanna say that am so impressed with ur Clockr, ive been a big fan from ur earliest versions.

I read all the comments from other members so am not gonna repeat on the options they suggested to u :)

I want to buy the Clockr evolution but unfortunatelly my country doesnt support paid applications in the market, so i was wondering if u can have a paypal account n then u can send it by email , or smthing like that so we can enjoy the features ur supporting us with + we donate to ur work..

thanks man, your doing a great job n hope to see this application growing more.
[Android Apps and Games] rumbLe42:
Hi zehro,

It would be really nice if you could add an "all uppercase" option in clock evolution.
[Android Apps and Games] S_Dot:
thanks man! Can you please add option to disable notification icon, also I see you added "even bigger" size... great, problem is most of us are using this with widgetlocker and even that isnt "big" enough... :(

Can you please add another bigger size? thanks so much the ongoing notification needs to go too!
[Android Apps and Games] zehro:
I've answered this far too many times in the past few pages. Its also in the FAQ in post #2.

I might have a fix for this soon. I've actually changed the way my application handles the font sizes, so I might implement a resize bar so you can set it to whatever size you wish.

I'll be uploading some new new versions soon. File size has been reduced and Clockr Evolution will have a new option to display the Date. Still need to do a little more testing though.
[Android Apps and Games] w.0.o.t:
nice to see where this app is going. been following since day 1 and just bought the donate version of Clockr. :)

any plans on other types like battery percentage and weather? i know there are other widgets, but they don't have as many customisation options as Clockr i.e. the shadow option. :D

keep up the good work mate. :)
[Android Apps and Games] th3taman:
I'm no developer and don't claim to be. However, I don't understand why other clock widgets don't require a service. I have used many clock widgets over time like tajm, top o'clock(clock'r ripoff), digi clock widget, animated analog clock widget, digital clock widget, and others. None of them require a service to keep the time current. I have noticed that some may have a second or two before they refresh after turning on the screen but they always update to the correct time.

Not sure why clockr has a problem when there are many other apps that don't? :confused:

I want to use this app, I love the OH and O' options. I love the dedication of a dev to continue to improve it. And I will happily donate, but until the service and update issue is resolved, I don't think I can because end up using clockr for a short period of time and then removing it because it doesn't update. The need for a service baffles me when there are so many other clock widgets that don't require it? :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] w.0.o.t:
i don't understand why it would pose a problem for you though. it's optional. you can turn it off in the settings. you only need to use it if Clockr is not updating. personally mine has been updating normally and i didn't even have to turn the Force Update on.