For those that prefer using the phone's browser over the XDA app - Epic 4G General

I made a request to get a dark theme added to XDA and was thinking that if enough people showed interest it might get the ball rolling. The purpose behind this is that a dark theme would improve our battery life as I'm sure all of you know how these screens work.
Before the peanut gallery chimes in, I have no interest in using the XDA app.

Well the premium app has a black theme, have you tried that?
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castro08 said:
Well the premium app has a black theme, have you tried that?
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True Dat.

castro08 said:
Well the premium app has a black theme, have you tried that?yep looks really good
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Your in luck, this has already been done. I don't have the premium app, but I am using the dark theme. Just go into settings, it is there.

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Forget I even said anything
edit: Just so nobody takes the above comment wrong: I DO NOT LIKE USING THE XDA APP. I want to add a dark theme to XDA's UserCP options.

I'm not sure why you would want to request a feature you wouldn't use, but more power too you..
I originally opened this thread because I was curious to know why someone would rather use the web broweser instead of the XDA app. So whats the pro/con?

I wanna a thanks button on this app
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socos25 said:
I'm not sure why you would want to request a feature you wouldn't use, but more power too you..
I originally opened this thread because I was curious to know why someone would rather use the web broweser instead of the XDA app. So whats the pro/con?
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Where are you getting the idea that I wouldn't use it?
I just like the browser version better. I have it as a bookmark in my LP dock pop up which takes me directly to general or development. With the Miran browser I have other forums in different tabs so I can go back and forth between them easily. Its harder for me to navigate the app than it is to navigate the browser. Also when people reply using the app, 90% of the time it gets put in the quote box and and looks like and an empty post when in fact the reply is jumbled in with someone else's post (see post #4 as an example). The only benefit the app has to me is that the text is formatted a little better for legibility but that can be fixed in the browser by simply double tapping the page and zooming in.
This is how I'd like it to look like.

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[req] live wallpaper

I just thought of a great I idea of a lp.it is about dominos you click on a spot any spot and it will cause a chain reaction. You have a top view of the dominos. So does any one want to make my idea a reality? I searched the market before posting but I got no results
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That would be pretty sick...
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it would be pretty sick, especially if you could customize it and write a message in the dominos or a design (like draw it in the settings)

Destroyer ROM

Unfortunately I cannot post my question in the development section because I am new to XDA, kinda frustrating but oh well!
Hopefully I can get this question answered about the destroyer ROM....... How do I add the big awesome clock with the weather to the home screen!? I feel like a tard because I cannot figure out such a simple thing but I cannot find it anywhere!
If someone knows please fill me in!
Thanks a lot
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Haha, you are not supposed to post questions in the development forum. Cool that they are blocking new users from doing that.
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Download and install beautiful widgets, that will do what you want. Weather animations and everything.
You might want to check to see if the rom already comes with the htc clock. Long press on the home screen to add a widget.
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Will that be the clock widget that he shows in his screen shots of the ROM?
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fancy widget app from the market also has a digital clock u could use for that rom
Ya I was looking at that one too. I just REALLY want the one in his screen shots. Goes really well with the themes
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Stock sgs3 gallery app sucks

Anyone else notice....it seperates the pictures all over the place inside the app. Anyway i can move them around into proper spots. Example, it has all my dled pics in three different downloaded folders...i just need one.
totally agree.
cant wait to root so i can get the stock ics gallery back
agreed! Looks cluttered and ugly. Are there any recommended apps to use in place of it?
I personally use tsf gallery widget, more cool! And fun!
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Quikpic is the best app out there.
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^ Good choice
lancelane said:
Quikpic is the best app out there.
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This
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corythug said:
This
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On that note, does anybody else notice the images don't rotate when you select the View>Change screen orientation>By Orientation sensor... I only get rotation when I have the main rotation set in the OS
Quikpic is by far the best image app.
I use Sony's album app. I think its the best
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mrloltime said:
I use Sony's album app. I think its the best
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Are you referring to million memories or a native sony album app?
FrankJL_ said:
Are you referring to million memories or a native sony album app?
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Its Sony's native one....no root. I'll see If I can link them.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1166184&d=1341034521 xperia album
http://bit.ly/xps_ics_walkman_1 Xperia music (walkman)
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skillzo1 said:
Anyone else notice....it seperates the pictures all over the place inside the app. Anyway i can move them around into proper spots. Example, it has all my dled pics in three different downloaded folders...i just need one.
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yup, like many other things, the gallery app is a big disappointment.
Success100 said:
cant wait to root so i can get the stock ics gallery back
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I am rooted how would I go about getting this? Just find the file and push it to System/app and change perms?
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Quikpic is the best app out there.
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Agreed, I have tried quite a few, and always go back to this one.
here is the google playlink:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alensw.PicFolder&hl=en
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Its Sony's native one....no root. I'll see If I can link them.
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Just installed it- yeah I agree pretty bad ass but it does not plug into picasa etc
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Just installed it- yeah I agree pretty bad ass but it does not plug into picasa etc
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Quick pic doesn't plug into Picasa either.
I have tried to push several gallery apps and they all have the same look, I really hate the stock SG3 gallery app, what I would like is to have the same look as the gallery 3d version. I have tried quick pic, and its nice but I don't like the new look I really enjoyed the old 3d look. Anyone have any luck trying to get it installed, I can't get the gallery 3d apk to install. Thanks for the help
This thread delivers! Both of these recommendations are lightyears better than the included gallery. Thanks. Never really knew that I had such a problem with the gallery.

N4 resolution discrepancy!

Hey,
So my phone is a 303k and has a resolution of 768x1184 as opposed to the advertised 768x1280. This is extremely weird!
What are your guys resolutions?
Here's an app to check your resolution
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.MTMDevelopers.ScreenSpecs
Thanks for looking!
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768X1212... 301k version, ordered 3 days ago
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Its because of the Virtual keys I believe.
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It is 768x1280, but apps only have 768x1184 available to them because the on screen buttons take up some real estate.
The same as you
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also chrome reports the wrong results when using what is my resolution
Definitely the navbar. Expanded desktop shows 768x1280.
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Am I the only one who sees obvious pixelation in some widgets? The analog clock for instance doesn't seem to be in HD as some of other stock google widgets, I really hope they upgrade this
DUDE stop posting everywhere your phone is FINE its cause the nav bar
Guys!!! Its not the nave bar! Its the chrome browser or the app. Check the difference between chrom and aosp browser. I'll put pictures.
LTavaress said:
Am I the only one who sees obvious pixelation in some widgets? The analog clock for instance doesn't seem to be in HD as some of other stock google widgets, I really hope they upgrade this
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I actually notice a lot of pixelation. That was primarily my main concern of checking the resolution
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It's from the Nav bar eating up pixels.
Ace42 said:
It's from the Nav bar eating up pixels.
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Cool. Very helpful
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baolongn said:
Cool. Very helpful
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If you use PIE you can regain those pixels or you can even shrink it on certain ROMs.
baolongn said:
Not helpful at all. It's a discussion so please contribute something if possible.
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Whoops, accidentally thanked your post. That was a complete mistake. What exactly is the problem here? Are you saying that you think your screen is not 1280x768, or is the text all pixelated? Because you just seem to be complaining about numbers on the screen, while you're having no actual problems with using the browser. Could you specify your exact problem, other than the fact that the numbers are off?
Whoops, accidentally thanked your post. That was a complete mistake. What exactly is the problem here? Are you saying that you think your screen is not 1280x768, or is the text all pixelated? Because you just seem to be complaining about numbers on the screen, while you're having no actual problems with using the browser. Could you specify your exact problem, other than the fact that the numbers are off?
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He's complaining about both I think. Because he thinks the screen is defective, he's starting to notice micro-imperfections, and attributing them to a messed up display. The display does have the full resolution advertised, which you're able to fully utilize in apps that support fullscreen mode, like some video applications. The nav bar is just part of the package, but there's no real dishonesty in the advertising or anything.
The reason you have the difference between Chrome and stock Android browser is because Chrome has a pseudo-fullscreen mode now that hides the address bar automatically.
Don't worry man. Your screen is just fine. Be happy that you have a Nexus 4. It's quite an extraordinary smartphone.
My IQ dropped 40 points after I read the OP.
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He's complaining about both I think. Because he thinks the screen is defective, he's starting to notice micro-imperfections, and attributing them to a messed up display. The display does have the full resolution advertised, which you're able to fully utilize in apps that support fullscreen mode, like some video applications. The nav bar is just part of the package, but there's no real dishonesty in the advertising or anything.
The reason you have the difference between Chrome and stock Android browser is because Chrome has a pseudo-fullscreen mode now that hides the address bar automatically.
Don't worry man. Your screen is just fine. Be happy that you have a Nexus 4. It's quite an extraordinary smartphone.
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Thanks! This was pretty much what was going on.
Since the issue is settled, moderators, could you please close this thread?
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richteralan said:
My IQ dropped 40 points after I read the OP.
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He didn't know man, don't be a jerk about it.
myepicyear said:
He didn't know man, don't be a jerk about it.
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Lots of people on xda are jerks nowadays.
Don't know why people tend to be jerks in the q&a forum which is supposed to be quite noob friendly.
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Charging as I type

I just got it it's charging at the moment any hints or tips for this tablet? Or any settings recommendations?
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Jus run through the settings one by one and deselect anything that sounds like it might waste battery. Qslide, knock on, all nice touches but both waste that extra bit of juice and I can do without.
Enjoy
Ok thanks also what screen brightness do you have yours on?
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Dude, why are you asking us? How can we know what brightness do you like? Which settings do you need? Just explore and try everything yourself.
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Just explore and try everything yourself.
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Sound advice. I have tried daily at 50 60 70% and full. Personally I find full brightness too bright for web browsing.
Just have a good play
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Zarrick19 said:
Dude, why are you asking us? How can we know what brightness do you like? Which settings do you need? Just explore and try everything yourself.
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A he never asked that. He asked what brightness do YOU have it on. You do know people do this all the time. Just look into monitors at Hard forums. People love to know all the settings people use. People will say they get the best battery life with.. and then post.
Ok so I have it set up using nova Launcher just like on my note 3 I'm loving the tablet so far only this that's annoying me is the bar with the touch buttons at the end, as in when I'm using apps I don't get the full screen I guess it's something I will just have to get used to.
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craigels said:
Ok so I have it set up using nova Launcher just like on my note 3 I'm loving the tablet so far only this that's annoying me is the bar with the touch buttons at the end, as in when I'm using apps I don't get the full screen I guess it's something I will just have to get used to.
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or just root and use one of the many apps. If you install the G2 xposed framwork you can make it really small. or if you install UDN Lite you can select auto hide
Do I have to root to use one of those apps?
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craigels said:
Do I have to root to use one of those apps?
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Yes, it has to have access the system files (for G2 xposed) so yes...

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