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Does the stock nexus 7 home screen rotate like a regular android tab into landscape or portrait, if not then i will need to get a launcher to remedy that problem. Does anybody know if that could be changed to have the homescreen rotate, if it cannot?
It does rotate as usual.
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i have never seen that happen in any video though?
lovenokia said:
i have never seen that happen in any video though?
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Surely you are joking?
There are videos of YouTube being used etc.
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I have gone through every video I could find on youtube and not one of them showed the tablet with its home screen in landscape mode.
This review says it was clearly meant for portrait only because most apps dont rotate. I wonder if all the demo units just had auto rotate turned off?
http://tablet.pcmag.com/?ref=299697&url=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2406446,00.asp
Another review that says the home screen does not rotate.
http://m.extremetech.com/extremetec...-it-special-enough,4fec505f7af68a84dcd0f10e/3
There's an icon on the notification bar that locks the orientation to portrait or landscape or lets you have it free, most likely the presentation unit had it locked to portrait. Must say it would be weird as heck for a tablet to be made for portrait mode.
Also, awmagawd, the first review has a white version of the Nexus7, love it.
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I have gone through every video I could find on youtube and not one of them showed the tablet with its home screen in landscape mode.
This review says it was clearly meant for portrait only because most apps dont rotate. I wonder if all the demo units just had auto rotate turned off?
http://tablet.pcmag.com/?ref=299697&url=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2406446,00.asp
Another review that says the home screen does not rotate.
http://m.extremetech.com/extremetec...-it-special-enough,4fec505f7af68a84dcd0f10e/3
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I have looked through many YouTube videos too and didnt notice it either, I hope with rooted, the home screen could rotate.
Wondering the same thing! I definitely hope it rotates...
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I haven't seen any video showing landscape mode either. But soon enough custom launchers will be updated for JB and the problem will be solved. Nova and apex are updated quite frequently and I would assume they have plans to implement the new Jelly Bean features.
I've read reviewers who've stated that it does NOT rotate the home screens. I suppose they all could have missed the rotation lock, but it could easily be just for apps.
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hopefully nova will update by the time that the things gets in all of our hands.
The screen rotate as expected
http://www.theverge.com/2012/6/29/3125396/google-nexus-7-review 7:39 for the example.
jeux_1 said:
http://www.theverge.com/2012/6/29/3125396/google-nexus-7-review 7:39 for the example.
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That's an APP rotating, people are talking about the 'launcher'...
I use my tablets in landscape more then portrait, so although I trust all rotatable apps will be fine, it's disjointing to go back to the launcher and have it 90 degrees out..
The Verge said,
One thing that struck me as odd, however, is the fact that the homescreen doesn’t have a landscape view. As in, you cannot turn the tablet to landscape when you’re on the homescreen. It’s actually a bit frustrating when you move from a landscape app back home — and I can’t figure out why Google would have removed this functionality, which was present in Honeycomb.
What I find mostly odd about not having a landscape launcher mode is the fact that the pins on the side for the to be released dock would allow the tablet to be docked in landscape! Perhaps there will be a separate dock launcher?
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What I find mostly odd about not having a landscape launcher mode is the fact that the pins on the side for the to be released dock would allow the tablet to be docked in landscape! Perhaps there will be a separate dock launcher?
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It will look a little silly sitting in the dock Asus announced today.
I have jellybean installed on my Galaxy Nexus and the homescreen rotates perfectly.
so i don't understand why it wouldn't rotate for them unless autorotate was off.
My TF does it but my Galaxy Nexus never has (and it doesn't on Jelly Bean either). I think it's one of the differences between 'phone mode' and 'tablet mode'.
3rd party hacks can enable homescreen rotating on ICS so it won't stay fixed for long.
Google wants n7 to be used in portrait on the home screen and it does not rotate idk why they did this but its something that can be changed by devs.
"Notice the new rotation lock toggle on the notification shade, and new style" - anandtech
Source
You guys think this is just for applications?
Hey,
Doing a Nexus car mod at the present time and having issues with apps that are only designed for portrait mode being stretch into landscape mode rendering them useless.
In this example the app is ingress.
Is there a way to rotate an app into landscape mode but still keep in its portrait size so there would be black boxes on the left and right of the app?
Thanks for your help
It will be nice to see what setup other people have in there car. Like :
*What apps do you have.
*What layout of launcher you have.
*What devices you have connected.
It can be everything!! Show and share your device.
My intention is. That maby some other see your device and setup and think that's great I want that to?
Let's go :
i mainly just use Google Maps and Spotify. I do use aCalendar which syncs to my Google Calendar so I can set addresses for appointments up and I can easily GPS to them. Although I think Google Maps is adding that functionality
I'll gladly post up once I have everything installed. Right now I am just trying to figure out connected devices. RIght now I plan to have usb tpms, front dvr camera , back up cam, skype/googlenow cam, usb modem, and possibly wire up turn signal blind spot cams. THe rest would be normal car audio stuff.
sinnedone said:
I'll gladly post up once I have everything installed. Right now I am just trying to figure out connected devices. RIght now I plan to have usb tpms, front dvr camera , back up cam, skype/googlenow cam, usb modem, and possibly wire up turn signal blind spot cams. THe rest would be normal car audio stuff.
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i would assume most of the existing units out will have a hard time running all of that
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i would assume most of the existing units out will have a hard time running all of that
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What makes you say that?
Oh usb obd2 on that lost as well.
well on the Joying forum i asked about DVR, and almost everyone who replied said it made their unit almost slow to a crawl. Mine is the MTCD 5.1 with Quad Core, and it basically only runs Google Maps and Spotify, and it is certainly no speed demon. dont get me wrong, i love it, but it's not a 2016 Android Flagship, it is going to be taxed if you run too much stuff on it
Ah ok. I thought you meant there would be a problem on the hardware being added. I see what you mean about multitasking. Guess ill have to look up that specific issue.
I have a rk3066 Android running malasyk rom.
Launcher: next launcher
My apps.
Obd: running some stuff on the home screen in a widget (torque pro)
Join app: . To receive WhatsApp message and some notifications from my fone. ( Also I can react to a message on my device like WhatsApp. (Buy on play store)
Here maps :for navigation.
Flitsmeister: for the speed traps. Running in background. (Free edition play store)
PC radio: better quality of sound at low internet traffic.
I have the widget on the homescreen .
Usb1: DVR cam standard app (record traffic)
Usb2: empty sometime for mp3 music.
Av-in: mini media player .12v plays movies for my headrest monitors. USB Sd card support . Al's I can navigate well playing movie for the kids. (About 21 euro)
Steering wheel control: universal remote using key 1 key 2 about 15euro
That's my setup of my android device in my car
And always looking for improvement.
@sinnedone Maby i bring you an idea about my setup.
Roerbakeitje, can you point me to the 'Steering wheel control: universal remote using key 1 key 2 about 15euro' please 'o)
Here's mine. Very detailed and lots of pictures - http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-7-2013/general/nexus-7-2013-install-dash-lexus-gs400-t3181496
Roerbakeitje said:
It will be nice to see what setup other people have in there car. Like :
*What apps do you have.
*What layout of launcher you have.
*What devices you have connected.
It can be everything!! Show and share your device.
My intention is. That maby some other see your device and setup and think that's great I want that to
Let's go :
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I have a JY-UL135N2. My unique addition is an arduino interface to factory steering wheel buttons and oem mic. It communicates through the swc inputs as well as usb keyboard inputs. I use External Keyboard Helper to handle the Arduino usb keypresses. The oem backup camera is connected too.
Hardware-wise I connected a supercap as the HU sometimes rebooted when I started the car. And I use a 2.5ghz wireless keyboard with it. Network connectivity is through a wifi hotspot.
I use google maps, ez folder player, xiialive, and audible. I also have Speaking Email.
sniktaw said:
Roerbakeitje, can you point me to the 'Steering wheel control: universal remote using key 1 key 2 about 15euro' please 'o)
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Here you Go.
DVD steering control
s.aliexpress.com/BZNfAFBF
I'm puzzled by why people usually don't want to make their head units look like they fit in the car. Pretty much every Youtube video I have seen of Android head units are using ugly launchers with a lot of distracting stuff like colourful icons and live wallpapers etc. I tried to make the launcher look like it belongs in the car and not like some random chinese Android tablet that has been thrown in.
Apps used:
Apex Launcher
PipTec Red Icons & Live Wall (red icons and clock widget)
Torque Pro
Torque Widgets
Network Meter (To show a small wifi icon when wifi connected because I want that info but I'm using immersive mode with launcher so status bar is hidden. It is at the same place as the wifi indicator in notification bar so it will be invisible with apps that are not in immersive mode)
The unit has not been crammed fully in yet as I am planning to do some wiring still.
sonof said:
I'm buzzled by why people usually don't want to make their head units look like they fit in the car. Pretty much every Youtube video I have seen of Android head units are using ugly launchers with a lot of distracting stuff like colourful icons and live wallpapers etc. I tried to make the launcher look like it belongs in the car and not like some random chinese Android tablet that has been thrown in.
Apps used:
Apex Launcher
PipTec Red Icons & Live Wall (red icons and clock widget)
Torque Pro
Torque Widgets
Network Meter (To show a small wifi icon when wifi connected because I want that info but I'm using immersive mode with launcher so status bar is hidden. It is at the same place as the wifi indicator in notification bar so it will be invisible with apps that are not in immersive mode)
The unit has not been crammed fully in yet as I am planning to do some wiring still.
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this is pretty cool
Very nice sonof. I plan on doing the same thing.
My install on my 2015 STi with the HK system. Joying 7 inch unit.
This is my Joyous j-2818w. Not Joying, but I guess it's the same, in my 2006 Corolla verso. Got steering wheel controls working.
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sonof said:
I'm puzzled by why people usually don't want to make their head units look like they fit in the car. Pretty much every Youtube video I have seen of Android head units are using ugly launchers with a lot of distracting stuff like colourful icons and live wallpapers etc. I tried to make the launcher look like it belongs in the car and not like some random chinese Android tablet that has been thrown in.
Apps used:
Apex Launcher
PipTec Red Icons & Live Wall (red icons and clock widget)
Torque Pro
Torque Widgets
Network Meter (To show a small wifi icon when wifi connected because I want that info but I'm using immersive mode with launcher so status bar is hidden. It is at the same place as the wifi indicator in notification bar so it will be invisible with apps that are not in immersive mode)
The unit has not been crammed fully in yet as I am planning to do some wiring still.
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I like this setup! Howd you get Torque widgets to use the PipTec red icon theme with the dividing bar?
Tervinder said:
I like this setup! Howd you get Torque widgets to use the PipTec red icon theme with the dividing bar?
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Please read this post.
I had many problems with Torque Widgets. First of all the texts could not be translated and the green icon that indicates data being updated could not be hidden although it should've been according to Torque documentation. I sent an email about it to the author of the app but he did not respond. I ended up just making torque theme PNG transparent as well as Torque widget title texts transparent. Then I typed in the texts into the background image. Of course you don't have to do this if you want to use English texts in Torque widgets. Then it is sufficient to just edit the Torque theme text file that has properties for text colors etc.
The dividing bar is also in the background image. I recommend using Image 2 Wallpaper app to add the wallpaper because it keeps the quality of the image high.
I have attached a PSD file if you want the same wallpaper. Just modify the texts into your language and place Torque Widgets with Apex Launcher (maximum icon and icon text size - 150 % - in Apex settings) with 3 x 6 icon layout and that's all.
Nieuw setup on my joying head unit.:silly:
I am have join app (payd app) for a while now. And work great on all file sharing and notifications like WhatsApp Facebook enz.
Now I have readittome (payd app) I have it to read the notifications and messages .
The best setup whas to have it on my phone. But in combination with join it works better than only on my phone.
This is what happens now:
(WhatsApp messages incoming on phone)
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(Join app intercepted the message)
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(Join send message to HU)
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(Sound... Toast message appears with message)
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(Readittome reads the message to me)
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Readittome ask for willing to reaply)
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(Yes/No)
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(Message . I say to microphone)
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(Will you send this message?)
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Yes/ No
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(Message send )
It work better than those difficult tasker task and
profile.
I have a Joying Intel Sofia JY-VL132N2 headunit with the detachable 10.1-inch screen.
I want to mount the screen in portrait mode Tesla style because I prefer using it that way.
However I have found no way yet to rotate the user interface.
I have tried several apps from the App Store (Ultimate Rotation Control, Set Rotation, Rotation) but none of these seem to work.
Is there another way to force the display to rotate?
BTW my headunit is on 5.1.1 and is rooted. I have also installed the full Settings.apk to I can set Accessibility Services.
I guess you have a big problem (or challenge).
Most of the apps on the Joying are designed for landscape only. They will not even display in portrait mode even if you get the Joying android to listen to you that you want the unit completely in portrait mode.
Try with a launcher like Nova Launcher.
Maybe this works.
Greetings
surfer63 said:
I guess you have a big problem (or challenge).
Most of the apps on the Joying are designed for landscape only. They will not even display in portrait mode even if you get the Joying android to listen to you that you want the unit completely in portrait mode.
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How do you know they don't work in portrait?
On my phone I can force any app in portrait mode with Ultimate Rotatipn Control but this does not work on the Joying.
Clandaries said:
Try with a launcher like Nova Launcher.
Maybe this works.
Greetings
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I already use Nova Launcher but forcing it in Portrait also has no effect.
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How do you know they don't work in portrait?
On my phone I can force any app in portrait mode with Ultimate Rotatipn Control but this does not work on the Joying.
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Because when you decompile the apps with apktool you can see that. Most graphic elements are only available in landscape mode.
You mention that your unit is rooted. If you know how to make your partition read-write, you could modify your build.prop in /system.
You will find the line "ro.sf.hwrotation=0".
Change that to "ro.sf.hwrotation=90" or "ro.sf.hwrotation=270". This will change the default screen orientation (theoretically).
Of course you need to reboot in between and I didn't try myself. I don't know either whether Joying blocked it in some hardcoded way.
Thanks, I will try that.
This actually works!
Most of the Joying are indeed not portrait compatible except DAB+.
And I somehow managed to crack the screen when figuring out how to mount it in portrait so this experiment is not a success. ?
Flavio said:
This actually works!
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What worked for you??
I'm happy to see this can be done, how hard was it though? I'd like to go a step further and run split screen...RealDash on the top half and Waze GPS on the bottom half. Any chance of this?
https://youtu.be/H176yABBR5Y
Thanks, I just opted to go much larger w/ split screen ability in the latest released JY-VOS01N4GS screen.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/143309152617
SOLVED: see reply
Car: VW Passat with Discover Media
I have installed the Tidal App on the Tbox plus, but in the Tidal App the navigation Panel is gone. Because of that i can not get in to setting, search for music, see My Music and so on. And when playing music I can not get back to the main screen.
Is there any solution for that? Can I change a setting in the android setting? Has it something to do with the displays size or the orientation mode (landscape vs. portrait mode)?
Kind regards
Doelpher said:
Car: VW Passat with Discover Media
I have installed the Tidal App on the Tbox plus, but in the Tidal App the navigation Panel is gone. Because of that i can not get in to setting, search for music, see My Music and so on. And when playing music I can not get back to the main screen.
Is there any solution for that? Can I change a setting in the android setting? Has it something to do with the displays size or the orientation mode (landscape vs. portrait mode)?
Kind regards
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The solution is to use Tidal in split screen mode. When you do that it uses portrait mode and the apps navigation panel is visible. You might need to allow split screen in developer settings.