We all know that HTC launched the Dot View Case along with the HTC One M8 which impressed a quiet a lot of us. But one of the drawbacks it had was the lack of support for apps other than the system apps.
Also recently Shen posted a tweet showing some progress in the right direction which definitely brought light to our hopes.
So I came across this idea which will help speed this up and could be ready in a few weeks.
My idea is to make use of an app called Dynamic Notifications which is available in the Play Store. For those who don't know, it like the Active Notification found on the Moto X.
So what we can do is replace the icons in the app with the ones similar to the Dot View icons. I have already ripped apart the Dot View App to get my hands on the font used which I have attached below. So using this font we can simple create icons like the one I have attached.
I know it would be inappropriate to modify someone else's work but we could take the permission of the developer and if possible the developer of the app could himself take this project up.
I already tried this but I am kind of novice in app modding and keep getting installation errors.
The icon which I make has white font with transparent background so you might not see the thumbnail but click on it to view it.
AshritShetty said:
We all know that HTC launched the Dot View Case along with the HTC One M8 which impressed a quiet a lot of us. But one of the drawbacks it had was the lack of support for apps other than the system apps.
Also recently Shen posted a tweet showing some progress in the right direction which definitely brought light to our hopes.
So I came across this idea which will help speed this up and could be ready in a few weeks.
My idea is to make use of an app called Dynamic Notifications which is available in the Play Store. For those who don't know, it like the Active Notification found on the Moto X.
So what we can do is replace the icons in the app with the ones similar to the Dot View icons. I have already ripped apart the Dot View App to get my hands on the font used which I have attached below. So using this font we can simple create icons like the one I have attached.
I know it would be inappropriate to modify someone else's work but we could take the permission of the developer and if possible the developer of the app could himself take this project up.
I already tried this but I am kind of novice in app modding and keep getting installation errors.
The icon which I make has white font with transparent background so you might not see the thumbnail but click on it to view it.
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did you sign the app? that could explain the installation errors
Hi, Of interest if you install NOLed notifications app from market - which should show flashing squares on screen in stead of LED - designed for phones with no LED, but cool with this case as you should see different colours for each app - only odd side effect - it flashes time and weather when you have notifications - not its own squares - would be good if someone could code something without this side affect.
ssojyeti2 said:
did you sign the app? that could explain the installation errors
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I used APK Manager to decompile and then recompile the .apk file. Do you know of a better way to do the same ?
kfasheldon said:
Hi, Of interest if you install NOLed notifications app from market - which should show flashing squares on screen in stead of LED - designed for phones with no LED, but cool with this case as you should see different colours for each app - only odd side effect - it flashes time and weather when you have notifications - not its own squares - would be good if someone could code something without this side affect.
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Thanks for sharing, I will try and look into it !
Hey,
I've been trying to do the same thing. I also got stuck at resigning the app.
I'm trying to replace HTC voice assist with Google now.
The logcats implied that I needes to be signed with HTCs certificates. Does that make sense?
Any suggestions?
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Finally I was able to over come the signing problem and could get the app to install. The default size of the images used in the app was 216 X 216 which according to me was very small and the icon displayed is as shown in attachment 1.
After which i increased the size to 400 X 400 but sadly the image is now being chopped off from the sides.
This according to me is because of the image size set in the app which I don't know how to edit.
If it would be very kind if someone could help / guide me with this one.
I have also attached the .apk file if anyone is interested in looking into it
David 617 said:
Hey,
I've been trying to do the same thing. I also got stuck at resigning the app.
I'm trying to replace HTC voice assist with Google now.
The logcats implied that I needes to be signed with HTCs certificates. Does that make sense?
Any suggestions?
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I used this app called APK Edit from the PlayStore to overcome the signature problems
David 617 said:
Hey,
I've been trying to do the same thing. I also got stuck at resigning the app.
I'm trying to replace HTC voice assist with Google now.
The logcats implied that I needes to be signed with HTCs certificates. Does that make sense?
Any suggestions?
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If you can do this please let me know!
AshritShetty said:
I used this app called APK Edit from the PlayStore to overcome the signature problems
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You used this - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmail.heagoo.apkeditor ?
It seems that you can only replace the resources with this but now edit the actual code. Is that true or did I miss something?
David 617 said:
You used this - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmail.heagoo.apkeditor ?
It seems that you can only replace the resources with this but now edit the actual code. Is that true or did I miss something?
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Yes, its the same app.
Initially I thought the process will be as easy as replacing the images but now when I see, I need to edit the code to resize the images for which I will have to use the traditional methods like APK Manager.
But editing the code is beyond the scope of my knowledge and so will be looking forward to others.
I'm comfortable editing the code, I'm just lost as to how I repackage and replace the old apk.
Maybe if you find anything on that you can post it here and we can get to work on it together...
Thx
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When I make a apk into a signed zip I use this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=zip.me
Don't know if it is any relevance to this thread but it's worth a try.
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David 617 said:
I'm comfortable editing the code, I'm just lost as to how I repackage and replace the old apk.
Maybe if you find anything on that you can post it here and we can get to work on it together...
Thx
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I hope this guide is of help to you : http://droidcandy.weebly.com/how-to-use-apk-manager.html
My upcoming Xposed module will include notifications for all apps:
(Text at the bottom auto scrolls to show all text)
And a dialer... http://i.imgur.com/0pzY76H.jpg
And music metadata/controls.
And a game of Snake, cause why not, https://twitter.com/MohammadAG/status/467642113266421760
MohammadAG said:
My upcoming Xposed module will include notifications for all apps:
(Text at the bottom auto scrolls to show all text)
And a dialer... http://i.imgur.com/0pzY76H.jpg
And music metadata/controls.
And a game of Snake, cause why not, https://twitter.com/MohammadAG/status/467642113266421760
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This is cool!
I recognise your handle. Did you used to frequent Nokia Users forum way back when?
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Chris_c81 said:
This is cool!
I recognise your handle. Did you used to frequent Nokia Users forum way back when?
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NokiaUsers and talk.maemo.org
MohammadAG said:
My upcoming Xposed module will include notifications for all apps:
(Text at the bottom auto scrolls to show all text)
And a dialer... http://i.imgur.com/0pzY76H.jpg
And music metadata/controls.
And a game of Snake, cause why not, https://twitter.com/MohammadAG/status/467642113266421760
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Awesome work my friend !
Also thank you for creating the 3 Finger Screen Lock Mod :laugh:
But wouldn't it be possible to achieve this without the need to root ? For example by modifying the Dot View App ?
AshritShetty said:
Awesome work my friend !
Also thank you for creating the 3 Finger Screen Lock Mod :laugh:
But wouldn't it be possible to achieve this without the need to root ? For example by modifying the Dot View App ?
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As an art user I'd love this.
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I'm not a big fan of smali editting, especially with Dot View being a Play Store package, so no, sorry.
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[6.22.11] The BAMF Sense 3.0 GB Rom "How-To" Recap Q&A Buglist/Fix Thread
First and Foremost, this is ALL Thanks The CREATORS, Butch & Erin for this great Rom. You can find the rom in their closed thread. Please direct all of your questions and follow through to THIS thread in efforts to cut down the questions. I will randomly be updating the OP to help out and give as much help as I can.
RECAP!
CLICK LINK FOR THE ORIGINAL POST TO FIND THE ROM!
[6.21.11][ROM] BAMF Sense 3.0 GB RC1 - NEW FAST LINKS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134709
What's the difference Between Preview 5 and This?: The Toolkit. Now stop asking.
Should I do a full Wipe?
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Yes, it's a full ROM and you would want to full wipe to install
How to Boot Into Bootloader
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Turn your phone off. Hold the volume down button. Power the phone on while still holding down. Presto. Hboot. Now choose bootloader and flash your radio. Or just select "Bootloader" from Restart menu.
Timestamp Fix: There's an App in the market called SMS Time Fix that should take care of the time stamp problems. Try sending an MMS message a second time, the first time I tried I had a FC then I tried again and it now it works every time.
Latest Dream Kernal: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1099996
Link To Previous Kernals: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1086518
Recommended Radio: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...ight=mr2+radio
Market Apps Not Showing Installed in Android Market After Titanium Backup
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Clear Cache in Settings > Application > Market.
Skins: Coming Soon
CAMERA WOES:
HDR & Panorama Camera: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14959094&postcount=318
The Camera from P4 seems to work, even in Panoramic. Try it. They are attempting to fix the front camera now. Be patient. If u take off wide screen the ffc [Front Facing Camera], works. Confirmed.
Camera Alternatives:
#1: http://www.multiupload.com/P46J6JMWES
#2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14960502&postcount=1746
How to INSTALL Camera:
1) Download apk to sd card
2) Use Root Explorer and copy it to system\app
3) Rename existing HTCCamera.apk to HTCCamera.bak
4) Rename the new camera to HTCCamera.apk
5) Long press on new HTCCamera.apk and click permissions
6) Set permissions to Owner RW/Group R/Others R
7) Reboot!
8) Head to settings/applications and clear data from camera (this will fix FFC FC)
Link for People asking about the Transparent Bar:
http://newlyme.net/bamf/BAMF Sense...bar-Signal.zip
Flashing 'Recent Apps.zip" will replace your "CLEAR ALL" button at the bottom of your notifications bar, and put it back in the left corner. Beware.
Battery Mods & Such: Coming Soon.
Shortcuts Not working?:
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Patch coming soon.
Can We Have 5-6 Signal Bars?
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Most of us have FOUR bar signals, not 6.
Stock Boot Launcher: [Waiting for uploaded link]
The following patches from the GB Remix are working w/o Error:
- volume no wake
- Skinned black dialer
The Flashlight app should work fine.
Part Two Bugs & Fixes!
Anyone's weather widget reading off odd temp rreadings? Its like 80 degrees in NJ right now and my weather widget is reading in the 30s aall week even after refreshing.
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Change it to fahrenheit it's set to celcius
BROKEN MMS? Courtesy Of bp328i: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14977238&postcount=25
Reserved Here #2
Edit. I understand this was planned.
Hey guys I have a question I have the ffc working after unchecking widescreen. My question is when i click the installed mirror app the camera doesn't show anything
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tcfrombn said:
Don't know if reposting their rom is a good idea. A support thread, sure, in General.
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Not a repost of their Rom by any means. No link of their rom outside of their original post.
ipawd1 said:
Not a repost of their Rom by any means. No link of their rom outside of their original post.
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Fair enough sir.
BlackHoleSlam said:
Hey guys I have a question I have the ffc working after unchecking widescreen. My question is when i click the installed mirror app the camera doesn't show anything
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Clear cache in Settings, Application, then reboot. You should be fine.
The one built in is not in application part I looked under all mirror and I keep getting fc on widgetsoid
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BlackHoleSlam said:
The one built in is not in application part I looked under all mirror and I keep getting fc on widgetsoid
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Did you follow all of the instructions correctly?
Look In OP in this thread. Pick a camera link. Now once you've done so:
1) Download apk to sd card
2) Use Root Explorer and copy it to system\app
3) Rename existing HTCCamera.apk to HTCCamera.bak
4) Rename the new camera to HTCCamera.apk
5) Long press on new HTCCamera.apk and click permissions
6) Set permissions to Owner RW/Group R/Others R
7) Reboot!
8) Head to settings/applications and clear data from camera (this will fix FFC FC)
As far as widgetsoid, I cannot help you. But there are Quick settings in the notifications bar. Save your phone some space, and delete Widgetsoid.
I got widgetsoid working and the camera I am using is the one that comes with the ROM I dowloaded another but turning off wide screen made it work but mirror is unable to notice it so my best course of action is switch camera's
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Does anyone know what the htc keyboard is called in system app? i went to send a email and noticed i no longer have a keyboard i would like to rip one out of the zip but i dont know what its called
Man so many issues and I don't have one. Anyone need help let me know too. If its within my I abilities and not already cover I will be glad to assist.
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jdphilly said:
Does anyone know what the htc keyboard is called in system app? i went to send a email and noticed i no longer have a keyboard i would like to rip one out of the zip but i dont know what its called
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Htc_ime
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I am having issues with getting the native swipe function working on the HTC IME KB. I went into Keyboard settings and enable trace function and selected black trace color.
Is anyone having the issue?
dapbmonkey4u said:
I am having issues with getting the native swipe function working on the HTC IME KB. I went into Keyboard settings and enable trace function and selected black trace color.
Is anyone having the issue?
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Did you try wiping data and re enabling it?
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Are the camera posted the sense 3.0 cameras ?
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dapbmonkey4u said:
I am having issues with getting the native swipe function working on the HTC IME KB. I went into Keyboard settings and enable trace function and selected black trace color.
Is anyone having the issue?
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I had the issue you have to go into settings and actually enable it. Crazy right?
I'm having an issue with Messages forcing close
as well as the phone being overall slow as hell. I'm going to uninstall some thigns to see if maybe that could be the case.. Put literally.. Preview 5, without the toolkit seemed to treat me a lil bit better.
I have not, but I will try now.
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Original Post dude. Pay attention.
Fair warning: I'm a newb.
So basically all I'm trying to do is edit the Messages app that comes with Virtuous Unity. Have tried to do what I want but either APK Editor v0.4e genuinely won't let me do anything or I'm doing something wrong because when I try to open the APK file itself (attached) nothing happens!
I'm trying to do the following things to said app:
1. Allow messages to be sent by pressing Enter on the hard keyboard instead of inserting a new line (am using a Desire Z)
2. Change some aesthetics
a) White text on a black background at thread selection
b) Black background in a thread
c) Black background for message input (all) and contact (new message) areas
d) White text for sending, yellow for receiving
e) Remove bubbles so text takes up an entire line
f) Increase font size in a thread to 24
I know its alot to ask for (at least I think so) but can someone please do this for me or at the very least tell me where I've gone wrong?
Edit: I've added the Stock 2.2 Messages APK and also the Messages APK included in Virtuous - they're almost identical so be careful. Both use HTC Sense BTW, not sure if that's going to be a problem.
I think you can't do the first modification with apktool, because you have to change the code of the program, but if you have the source (or is this the AOSP mms app?) I can modify it to you, but as I'm not at home you have to wait until next Saturday.
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PsHegger said:
I think you can't do the first modification with apktool, because you have to change the code of the program, but if you have the source (or is this the AOSP mms app?) I can modify it to you, but as I'm not at home you have to wait until next Saturday.
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I honestly don't know but surely said code can be ripped from one of the G1(HTC Dream)s custom Sense ROMs?
Scythe01 said:
I honestly don't know but surely said code can be ripped from one of the G1(HTC Dream)s custom Sense ROMs?
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If the custom rom's source is available then it's possible
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PsHegger said:
If the custom rom's source is available then it's possible
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Am guessing I either have to ask them directly or decompile the zip file the ROM is in and comb through it looking for what I need. :/
Bump.
Been away for abit and only just checked.
Bump.
Nobody else interested in helping?
Download and install from attachments at the bottom of this post. Chrome recognises the extension .crx and it should just install.
See screenshots.
All of it is totally made by me so if you like it don't forget to hit thanks.
I uploaded the base image for the background just incase anyone wants to use it too. I created it my self, and happy for anyone to use it for what ever they choose...just send a PM and let me know
theme1328507212 is (I actually forget what this one is called? its the multicoloured one anyway
theme1328509412 is phase beam
Cheers
hmmm..... thanks....!!
I like dat red & green mixed one
they look great, especially the red and green mixed something
looks nice.. but how to use it??
Edit:nvm i sorted it just dragged the file to my chrome browser^^ thx its cool
Its just chrome theme on PC?
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gal95loker said:
Its just chrome theme on PC?
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yes its for pc ^^
What when you downlad something and you get the little message in the bottom left corner. I copied all the hex colours from ICS into this theme you like that
Great thanks!
Solution: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806991
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Hi,
On Cyanogenmod the caller picture is too small for me.
Is it possible to make it larger? Is there a mod or something for it?
I dont want to use other apps like big caller, because the normal caller app appears before.
Metin
EDIT: Link to a Phone.apk with larger Contact Pictures: http://goo.gl/mcpWv
Nobody an idea?
Would it possible if i download phone and contacts from github and change the layouts.
Or i have to change it with apktool?
MetinKale38 said:
Nobody an idea?
Would it possible if i download phone and contacts from github and change the layouts.
Or i have to change it with apktool?
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good question. any ideas? i tried with big caller id for example, aber it is very instable
I have edited phone and contact app, it works, but the app icon in the drawer is away, i try to fix it later
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http://db.tt/WkH2OFEC
http://db.tt/cSAaSrZ6
These have 256x caller photos, but the app icons of contacts and phone are disapeared.
ONLY USE IF YOU HAVE A OTHER CONTACT/PHONE APP LIKE GO CONTACTS
you have to flash them via adb push to /system/app
Note: only desire cm7.1
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pics wud be definitely appreciated by every1!
+1 here.
im searching too a way to enlarge the caller picture but no luck.
MetinKale38 said:
http://db.tt/WkH2OFEC
http://db.tt/cSAaSrZ6
These have 256x caller photos, but the app icons of contacts and phone are disapeared.
ONLY USE IF YOU HAVE A OTHER CONTACT/PHONE APP LIKE GO CONTACTS
you have to flash them via adb push to /system/app
Note: only desire cm7.1
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can't download, can someone upload the file again?
Mind to share how you did it?
Finally, I find ones working with CM7.2 perfectly. Still don't know how to decompile and make it myself, though. Anyway, this is good enough for me now
Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806991
MetinKale38 said:
Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806991
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+1
After attending a talk about how to market our applications in better ways I just published a library I developed to ask users to users a rating on the Play Store.
It is extremely simple. It keeps track of the first time the application has been used and a counter of the number of times the application has been launched.
You can configure when you want to ask the user to rate your application both in term of number of launches and days from the installation.
When the conditions are met, the library creates a dialog with a button to open the Play Store page of the application, a button to postpone the alert and a button to dismiss it and never get asked again.
You can get the library from GitHub.
Feedbacks and recommendation about how I could improve it are very welcome.
mariosangiorgio said:
After attending a talk about how to market our applications in better ways I just published a library I developed to ask users to users a rating on the Play Store.
It is extremely simple. It keeps track of the first time the application has been used and a counter of the number of times the application has been launched.
You can configure when you want to ask the user to rate your application both in term of number of launches and days from the installation.
When the conditions are met, the library creates a dialog with a button to open the Play Store page of the application, a button to postpone the alert and a button to dismiss it and never get asked again.
You can get the library from GitHub.
Feedbacks and recommendation about how I could improve it are very welcome.
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I will try it, thanks a lot.
Cyclingforfun said:
I will try it, thanks a lot.
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Great. Let me know what you think about the library.
I hope you won't have any issue but in case you have problems let me know and we will try to sort them out.
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Hi,
Here the German Translation: dropbox.com/s/jeoqbshoigft840/values-de.zip
- Jan
Screenshot?
bigjan said:
Hi,
Here the German Translation: dropbox.com/s/jeoqbshoigft840/values-de.zip
- Jan
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Thank you! I'm traveling without my computer and I cannot push your translation to the repository immediately. If you like you can fork the project on github and create a pull request, otherwise I'll integrate your translation as soon as I get back home
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Looks great! Got a little confused trying to set up in Eclipse, any suggestions? Thanks for your work!
:good:
pangolin.rollin said:
Looks great! Got a little confused trying to set up in Eclipse, any suggestions? Thanks for your work!
:good:
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Step 1ownload the libraries.
Step 2:-Then copy the .lib file to the android libraries folder in the project tree for the app you are designing.
Step 3:- Happy coding!
There doesnt seem to be a libs folder. I imported the Javas and followed the directions but don't know how to configure the gradle modules cause I'm using eclipse not studio.
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Hello, while this is a good idea to ask for a rating, don't harass the user with it, and don't ask it too soon, leave the user some time to poke around
Regards
pangolin.rollin said:
There doesnt seem to be a libs folder. I imported the Javas and followed the directions but don't know how to configure the gradle modules cause I'm using eclipse not studio.
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I am going to make a compiled version of the library next week as soon as I get back home
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Magissia said:
Hello, while this is a good idea to ask for a rating, don't harass the user with it, and don't ask it too soon, leave the user some time to poke around
Regards
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Thanks for pointing it out. It is extremely important and the parameters regulating when the application should ask for a rating should be set with care.
I decided to try to make it the less annoying possible by showing the message only once (if not explicitly deferred by the user) when both the conditions on the number of launches and on the time from the first launch are met.
Do you have any idea about how I could make the message even less annoying?
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mariosangiorgio said:
Thanks for pointing it out. It is extremely important and the parameters regulating when the application should ask for a rating should be set with care.
I decided to try to make it the less annoying possible by showing the message only once (if not explicitly deferred by the user) when both the conditions on the number of launches and on the time from the first launch are met.
Do you have any idea about how I could make the message even less annoying?
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I guess a good way would be to be to add a little shiny icon, if the user is curious (s)he will tap on this little icon, and that's the moment to display the pop up kindly asking for the review. This nice little icon taking little space somewhere on the screen would appear after a period of use to leave some time to poke around.
It will have the advantage of playing with end user's curiosity, and not aggressively show a pop-up, since the user will trigger it from it's own action.
Application's developer will be able to use something that fit the current interface or game as icon, not throwing the immersion to trash in a brutal way.
Backup plan in case the user isn't curious would be to still show the pop-up the hard way after some more time.
Some usage example could be adding the icon to the levels list in a game, or adding the icon somewhere in the toolbar for a file manager, text editor. Placing it next to a connect button for a social/messaging application.
Regards
Magissia said:
I guess a good way would be to be to add a little shiny icon, if the user is curious (s)he will tap on this little icon, and that's the moment to display the pop up kindly asking for the review. This nice little icon taking little space somewhere on the screen would appear after a period of use to leave some time to poke around.
It will have the advantage of playing with end user's curiosity, and not aggressively show a pop-up, since the user will trigger it from it's own action.
Application's developer will be able to use something that fit the current interface or game as icon, not throwing the immersion to trash in a brutal way.
Backup plan in case the user isn't curious would be to still show the pop-up the hard way after some more time.
Some usage example could be adding the icon to the levels list in a game, or adding the icon somewhere in the toolbar for a file manager, text editor. Placing it next to a connect button for a social/messaging application.
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Thanks for your comments. I'm going to support custom ways to show the alert to the user. The library will still contain the alert message but developers will be able to show whatever they want (possibly something less invasive) when the conditions are met
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What is that you are doing to make sure the dialog will never be displayed twice ?
SagiLo said:
What is that you are doing to make sure the dialog will never be displayed twice ?
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The library stores its data in a file and when the dialog is marked as processed it sets a flag which disables further notifications.
Actually a user may see the dialog twice on different devices. We could avoid that with the synchronisation of the data file but I don't know if ot is worth the effort
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The library stores its data in a file and when the dialog is marked as processed it sets a flag which disables further notifications.
Actually a user may see the dialog twice on different devices. We could avoid that with the synchronisation of the data file but I don't know if ot is worth the effort
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In a file means its not shared preferences right?
So if the user clears the app data, the file content will live ?
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In a file means its not shared preferences right?
So if the user clears the app data, the file content will live ?
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Unfortunately I used shared preferences
I was not thinking at the scenario where the user first uninstalls and then reinstalls an application
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Unfortunately I used shared preferences
I was not thinking at the scenario where the user first uninstalls and then reinstalls an application
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Ok... we can try creating some sub mechanism for that,
I.E. checking a file in external sdcard (requires pernission).
Or getting data from the internet whether the user has already rated or not.
Hello, using Internet or a file somewhere can be a good idea if the application itself already use on of those permissions, but it's not legit for an app to ask for Internet or file access just for this, security wise, we should only give the strict minimum permissions the application need to work.
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