Are you comfortable in your own skin? Is your phone comfortable in its skin? Rate this thread to express how you deem the skin on the LG G7 ThinQ. A higher rating indicates that you love it: it adds just the right amount of features, it's visually pleasing, and overall it's additive to the experience. If this is a Nexus phone (you didn't think we hand-wrote all of these prompts, did you?) then use this rating to indicate how the latest version of Android looks to you.
Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
I can feel that the skin of the device occasionally causes slight (and I mean slight) frame rate drops, just like the occasional hiccups in Samsung phones.
I started using the phone yesterday, and I am seeing less of those skips today.
Coming from vanilla Oreo on the Nexus 6P, I'm not very fond of the LG skin. It adds a LOT of extra baggage and only adds a few features that I'm likely to use. A lot of those features, I could get from using a launcher instead of having them shoe-horned into Android itself. The camera hardware is nice, but the software isn't the greatest...I'm hoping this will be improved. General yuckiness of the LG skin will likely push me to change it out for plain ole Android eventually...we'll see.
Settings/Developer Options/ tick on "Force GPU Rendering", Disable HW Overlays" makes the 2018's best phone smoother/snappier. If root available try L Speed/fstrim apps/Entropy found on Play Store. Install a custom kernel and play with kernel adiutor app. Install AdBlock too.
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Settings/Developer Options/ tick on "Force GPU Rendering", Disable HW Overlays" makes the 2018's best phone smoother/snappier. If root available try L Speed/fstrim apps/Entropy found on Play Store. Install a custom kernel and play with kernel adiutor app. Install AdBlock too.
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Any chance you can pull the APK for the Home Launcher? It has some new features I'd love on my V30
Though I am not at all satisfied with its Battery life, very high RAM consumption and pre installed bloatware, unlike Samsung phones (I owns Note 8 too at present), it has not at all lagged so far. Very snappy performance on LG UI. I have been using Nova launcher from day one on this device (and long before on others) and its absolutely awesome.
First Android in a while I've used (except Pixel 2 XL) where I haven't felt the need to install Nova. Stock launcher absolutely fine for my needs.
I feel like the stock launcher would really benefit form a list view as opposed to the only available "slide left/right" variant.
Also, my biggest gripe, is the fact that I have to force sorting the apps every time a new one is added. Otherwise it always ends up at the last position, no matter the properties. Adding, this enforced sorting only gives you one option (=alphabetically) while not touching any folders. So those items remain in the scrambled layout you've left them.
I'm missing an option to scramble the PIN entry layout and an auto-ok feature after having entered the correct PIN. Yeah, I'm a PIN guy. There's also a lack of Android's "Guest" feature when wanting to create a temporary second user account. You can only create other "real" accounts, with all their rights (although not admin), which isn't what the guest account would achieve.
Biggest plus for me are the "double tap" features the launcher offers and the way they have allowed the always-on-display to be used as a small settings app. Also the added soft buttons on the lower screen (you can reorder them and add extra features) are well done. I also feel like the extra "Smart Bulletin" page isn't bad although other vendors like HTC had more options and/or deeper integration to offer.
The "Gaming" features via LG's Extensions are the best though. That's useful stuff if you don't want to spend your whole battery on a old game being forced to run at 200fps (or something) and max resolution. Also, the quick menu via the "Floating Bar" offers a smart way to have your stuff available in any app without the need to switch back and forth.
Additionally, the currently hard-coded Google Assistant button is more useful than I initially though. I would still welcome a menu to be able to reassign it to the user's liking though.
Ganesh420 said:
Coming from vanilla Oreo on the Nexus 6P, I'm not very fond of the LG skin. It adds a LOT of extra baggage and only adds a few features that I'm likely to use. A lot of those features, I could get from using a launcher instead of having them shoe-horned into Android itself. The camera hardware is nice, but the software isn't the greatest...I'm hoping this will be improved. General yuckiness of the LG skin will likely push me to change it out for plain ole Android eventually...we'll see.
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if you like the vanilla look of Oreo, then use Lawnmover, i find it great and makes the phone feel so much faster compared to the LG skin.
Iain_S said:
if you like the vanilla look of Oreo, then use Lawnmover, i find it great and makes the phone feel so much faster compared to the LG skin.
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What is lawnmover? Are you referring to Lawnchair launcher?
I miss being able to take Photoshpere pictures like I could with the Nexus 5X.
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I miss being able to take Photoshpere pictures like I could with the Nexus 5X.
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Shouldn't be the one on bottom left? Just press the download icon on the top right and download Panorama 360 mode from SmartWorld
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The LG UI is a half baked UI when compared to other skins like EMUI, MIUI or even samsung UI. There are lots of clutter in the settings app. SMS app is that of Google, No dual app.. Not to mention bugs..LG software needs lots of refinement to be even compared with other popular skins.
Best way IMHO is to go for stock android version in which LG can include v their camera app and ensure release regular security updates..which hardly require huge resources. Customers will be ever grateful to LG..
The LG UX 7.0 running with SD 845 is a pleasure to use. Snappy and smooth all the time that I don't see any stutters or slowdowns. A real beast of 2018.
Settings/Developer Options/ tick on "Force GPU Rendering" & "Disable HW Overlays" makes the beast smoother, snappier. If there's a custom kernel, we can play with the CPU Governors, the performance smoothness can be taken the next level.
LG, if you are quick to release unlock bootloader after the launch of the LM-G710ULM (US Unlocked) atleast the devs can start working on the LG G7. 12th July to present. i.e 2 months why no bootloader unlock?
LG's implementation of the dual sim calling is bery primitive ..every time you want to call from either of the sim you have to remember to toggle the sim switcher..it deosnt have any options to set default calling options or prompt to ask which sim to use..its really frustrating for people who uses dual sims to make calls all tne time...
I installed Nova immediately, as I'm used to it. The other parts, which Nova doesn't fill with it's own functionality, all works fine.
I have found all the functionality that's needed for me without any particular effort.
Everything is smooth. So far very happy with this purchase.
Solid hw and I can't really fault the software for anything, if Android Pie shows up in a timely manner all will be perfect.
I've had this phone for about a month now and still have not got a case for it. Does anyone know of a good case that I can get that doesn't make the phone bulky and at least protects the phone?
Spigen neo hybrid is my go to.
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I've had this phone for about a month now and still have not got a case for it. Does anyone know of a good case that I can get that doesn't make the phone bulky and at least protects the phone?
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LG Q7 has oreo 8.1 and better features than G7. It has fingerprint scanner 's additional functionality enabled...Hope they get the same to G7 as well..
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Biggest plus for me are the "double tap" features the launcher offers and the way they have allowed the always-on-display to be used as a small settings app.
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I know I'm late to the party but I just got this phone yesterday -- in early 2019, it's a solid value even though it's nearing its first birthday. I've seen a lot of the other features mentioned but I don't know about these two. Anybody know what the above is referring to?
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Since SE has confirmed ICS update for the arc/arc S, I think it is a good idea to discuss about the appearance of the firmware.
Personally, I'd like most things to be left as stock with some touches there and here to distinguish it from other ICS builds.
What do you think?
EDIT: No, this is not "just another ICS thread".
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If it's really true, I'm very excitedly happy. Yay for stock Android
- New timescape version (might include timescape for application)
- Apps & Widget manager
- New music players
- More bloatwares
- Hopefully camera will be fixed
- System running faster
what happen to the camera?
Chances are it will come with the same old tired S.E U.I, which isn't really an issue as that can easily be changed.
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Chances are it will come with the same old tired S.E U.I, which isn't really an issue as that can easily be changed.
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I hope we do manage to get it rooted with locked bootloaders because after that, making it stock is easy
-Camera compression
-Shortcuts for notification site, to add music player, power control shortcuts
-New home launcher...
-better support for liveview
-wi fi connection
-faster scrolling in menu, switch from first to last app. list faster.like moving finger on dots beyond apps
-"xBass" pls. make this > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1106197 I'd appreciate it, really. f* xloud, it doesnt change max loudness.
I don't think SE is that dumb to change the whole appearance of ICS lol..
why would they even do that? maybe a little touch to make it more attractive than the others but why would they make it into a TS UI? LOL makes no sense to me as the holographic engine of the ICS FW is so damn awesome & sleek :O
I think it would be great if sony put its touch in the interface while keeping it ICS
look in general.
Camera compression is the only adjustment I care about. Make it better or lose a customer
Full blown SE customization.
Stock android is boring (at least for me)
- Hardware accelerated graphics -> smooth, lag-free scrolling and navigation !
Never in my days will I understand anyone who thinks the left is better UI design than the right >.< But each to their own I guess
I like se one over stock gingerbread .but ice cream?iam not sure
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I hope and think SE will combine their amazing UI design skills
with ICS.
ICS is not so beautiful everywhere however I think - I really do! - that some ICS UI elements are actually inspired by SE.
SE has the best UI on smartphones IMO.
I like ICS home launcher, but I also like SE's home launcher, so I hope to have the functionality of SE Home launcher with the stock launcher + SE theme.
I like some of SE functionality also like Facebook inside Xperia.
but there's things I hate, SE must, and must and MUST do something regarding it...
1- the added pre-installed apps I hope SE make them optional, these are forced to be in the phone even if the user doesn't want them... yeah make them already pre-installed but don't make them system apps so we can remove what ever we want to remove.
2- The Home launcher & browser both should be Hardware accelerated, and Home launcher should be loaded in Memory all the time, and make the browser have this option also.
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1- the added pre-installed apps I hope SE make them optional, these are forced to be in the phone even if the user doesn't want them... yeah make them already pre-installed but don't make them system apps so we can remove what ever we want to remove.
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One of ics new features is disabling any system app so it looks like we won't have an issue
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Never in my days will I understand anyone who thinks the left is better UI design than the right >.< But each to their own I guess
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Erm, you've got to be joking?!! The Google ICS image on the right looks like a cluttered, cramped and confusing mess. The SE image on the left is clear and simple. Also look at that pointless big grey bar at the bottom of the screen on ICS - what an absolute waste of screen space.
I also absolutely hate the way ICS on the Galaxy Nexus wastes screen space for those pointless software Android buttons. Slimline tactile buttons as on the Xperias are a superior solution.
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doomed151 said:
Since SE has confirmed ICS update for the arc/arc S, I think it is a good idea to discuss about the appearance of the firmware.
Personally, I'd like most things to be left as stock with some touches there and here to distinguish it from other ICS builds.
What do you think?
EDIT: No, this is not "just another ICS thread".
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I'm not sure whether you can already do this or not in ICS, but I think there should be a way to add labels to pages in your app tray. I see Google has added tabs for "Apps" and "Widgets", but I think this is a pointless change. I don't need a Widget tab, nor do I want an Android Market tab (it's there for no other reason than Goog£€ making sure to promote its ridiculous 30% cut on app sales). What I would like is the ability to create custom tabs to group my apps (or, alternatively, the ability to create folders) in the app tray. Ironically, Google have moved to SE-style side scrolling for apps, but with custom tabs vertical scrolling would actually look better!
I would also like companies like SE to neuter Google's power a bit more. I simply do not trust Google (I think it is becoming too big, powerful and "big brother" like) and would like SE to add features such as the making it more configurable what data Google receive, and reduce the dependency on Google services.
I also wish SE would stop forcing Facebook on users, and allow users to remove the Facebook app and all Facebook features - not only is the Facebook app badly written and a CPU and battery hog (which runs in the background even if you sign out), Facebook is another company that I do not trust at all.
I have to agree with Paul. I'm not a big fan of the ICS UI. I particularly don't care for the soft buttons at the bottom of the screen. I prefer a clean, simple look. Albiet I haven't used a true ICS ROM, but I have flashed ICS themed ROMS and don't like it all. Call me a creature of habit, but I have no plans of installing ICS when it's finally released.
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I forget to say,
1- Add support for USB-OTG Mass Storage, and please for any newer phones, even if you will add large internal memory ( like 16GB ) add also a microSD slot, it's a must, and AFAIK missing the microSD will mean no USB-OTG Mass Storage...
2- Support WiFi Direct
I don't know if you're aware, but when ICS comes to the arc, or any other device with buttons, the soft buttons are disabled and it functions as normal.
Also the ICS themes for 2.3 are not at all a fair indication of the user experience. Most of the joy of ICS is its the first version of android with some degree of descent UI consistency.
I agree, the SE overlay is the best android 2.3 interface around. But android 2.3 UI sucked, it was a mess of aged, inconsistent graphics design. Sony took it and built an aged looking but more consistent UI design. Google have actually gone and made a stock UI in ICS that looks stylish enough to stand out in this world of simple, modern interface design.
But as I said, each to their own I guess I for one will be updating as soon as possible, ICS brings so many great new features to the table, as long as Sony doesn't spoil them, I think it's going to be a great update
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1. More free RAM and faster optimization (no lag at all).
Real project butter without Touchwiz decrease. Much more free RAM available.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKWWgJj3WSE
2. Settings, options and great interface.
Stock android roms have more options than Touchwiz. AOSP roms have a very huge number of options. Touchwiz interface is a failed clone of old gingerbread android interface.
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3. No stupid over 50 system undeletables apps.
Touchwiz roms are full of unnecessary and useless apps (above 200MB-300MB). Many samsung services draining your battery very much. You cant delete Dropbox services it is integrated to your device with Touchwiz rom.
4. Great Lockscreen.
Touchwiz ripped great original customizable Android lockscreen.
5. Better notification panel.
Stock Android notification panel has more options, works smoother and faster.
But most importantly - you will get Android updates much faster, than TouchWiz roms.
And by the way S Pen in CM:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3WGO-OZQ2k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBSyvl6YE0Y
The only downside of TouchWiz is appearance. Period.
I am a Nova Launcher user just because of that.
Simone said:
The only downside of TouchWiz is appearance. Period.
I am a Nova Launcher user just because of that.
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I'm using it too
Best launcher for Android.
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I'm using it too
Best launcher for Android.
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Exactly but arguably.
If someone says AOSP has worse battery life, I don't agree... Sentinel rom battery stats.
lhex said:
If someone says AOSP has worse battery life, I don't agree... Sentinel rom battery stats.
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If I am not mistaken, you are a Mugen battery user. Correct?
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If I am not mistaken, you are a Mugen battery user. Correct?
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No!!! Stock battery, stock kernel... 2G, WIFI and no more.
Multi-Window keeps me on TW based ROMS. Can't be without it anymore.
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Do aosp roms fully support spen now? like screen shots and screen crop/ share directly? If yes I'm downloading tonight
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lhex said:
No!!! Stock battery, stock kernel... 2G, WIFI and no more.
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I see. Good for you.
anonymous572 said:
1. More free RAM and faster optimization (no lag at all).
Real project butter without Touchwiz decrease. Much more free RAM available.
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Much more?? I'm using 422mb with 1.3G free RAM, How much more can you have? Or how much more do you need?
(On a phone with 2G of RAM even if the ROM is using 900mb it's not an issue)
2. Settings, options and great interface.
Stock android roms have more options than Touchwiz. AOSP roms have a very huge number of options. Touchwiz interface is a failed clone of old gingerbread android interface.
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AOSP don't have more options but different options. AOSP don't have all the motions, security, S-pen, voice controlled apps etc...
3. No stupid over 50 system undeletables apps.
Touchwiz roms are full of unnecessary and useless apps (above 200MB-300MB). Many samsung services draining your battery very much. You cant delete Dropbox services it is integrated to your device with Touchwiz rom.
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I can agree with this one but why would you want to delete dropbox? My wife lost her S3 and thanks to Dropbox all her pictures where saved(just set it to run on wifi only)
4. Great Lockscreen.
Touchwiz ripped great original customizable Android lockscreen.
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I don't think I will choose my ROM based on the lock screen
5. Better notification panel.
Stock Android notification panel has more options, works smoother and faster.
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Man I hate this panel that takes all the screen and you have to tap the small button in the corner. The line up toggle style of TW is much more efficient.
But most importantly - you will get Android updates much faster, than TouchWiz roms.
And by the way S Pen in CM:
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CM? I thought you where talking about Original Android ROM
Five reasons why I love TouchWiz over stock Android
I know a lot of people prefer pure android, I guess I would too if I had a Nexus device. But I love so many features thanks to Touchwiz like the Spen functionality, and the page buddy for when I plug in my headphones. I also appreciate some of their widgets. I use Nova Launcher most of the time now though and I have to say... I still love it ^.^
I'd love stock Android as well. Stock is much nicer to look at.
But, good luck with:
S-Pen Support
100% Reliable RILD Communications
HDMI Support
All Share Cast Support
Reliable Bluetooth Support
Reliable Audio Support (People can't hear you, you're too quiet etc)
I mean no disrespect at all to the developers. The only reason those things don't work are because they're closed source and Samsung are less than helpful with getting them working properly.
I use the HDMI. I use all All Share Cast dongle. I have a bluetooth headset I use all the time and for business I can't be stuffing about with "Can you hear me? Can you hear me now?"
And really, RAM? That's a reason? The phone has 2GB, even with all the "bloatware" as people like to call it, it's got plenty of memory free.
The days of even needing root are nearly gone. I haven't rooted my phone, not because I don't know how, but because I really can't see the point. There's no compelling app that needs it anymore for me.
But yes, I agree with points 2-5. I wish the Note 2 had support for the above list items but without all the additional crap. That'd be perfect.
Go buy a nexus.
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There's a bunch of apps I use on aosp called GMD Spen, rotate and gesture control that mimics the touchwiz features. Other than that I find the only thing missing that's worth mentioning is multiwindow feature.
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I'll give you my own custom cooked up rom with all the extra samsung useless bloat removed without touching any major core features. Then we'll talk about better battery life and less ram usage.
As soon as Halo PA Comes out....Goodbye Touch wiz, Right now the Multi window mode is my reason for not switching to an AOSP...Lets hope this best for HAlo
anonymous572 said:
1. More free RAM and faster optimization (no lag at all).
Real project butter without Touchwiz decrease. Much more free RAM available.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKWWgJj3WSE
2. Settings, options and great interface.
Stock android roms have more options than Touchwiz. AOSP roms have a very huge number of options. Touchwiz interface is a failed clone of old gingerbread android interface.
3. No stupid over 50 system undeletables apps.
Touchwiz roms are full of unnecessary and useless apps (above 200MB-300MB). Many samsung services draining your battery very much. You cant delete Dropbox services it is integrated to your device with Touchwiz rom.
4. Great Lockscreen.
Touchwiz ripped great original customizable Android lockscreen.
5. Better notification panel.
Stock Android notification panel has more options, works smoother and faster.
But most importantly - you will get Android updates much faster, than TouchWiz roms.
And by the way S Pen in CM:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3WGO-OZQ2k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBSyvl6YE0Y
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One reason I like, prefer and use TW ROMs over custom ones: FEATURES.
This is also the same reason (plus speed) why I use Nova Launcher Prime instead of the TW launcher (don't confuse the whole TW ROM with the TW launcher).
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Man I hate this panel that takes all the screen and you have to tap the small button in the corner. The line up toggle style of TW is much more efficient.
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In most AOSP/CM based ROMs you can set it so swiping down the notification bar from one side of the screen brings notifications down by default, and the other side brings down this quick settings screen.
Also, a lot of the AOSP/CM based ROMs allow you to disable the quick settings screen and have normal power toggles in the notification drawer.
I'm more of a fan of quick settings, no need to scroll for options if you have more than 5 or so toggles like in stock touchwiz (which makes it less efficient), they all stay large enough to be easy to press (unlike if you use something like sf to put more toggles in without scrolling in touchwiz), and they're more customisable (a few AOSP/CM based ROMs have the option for custom toggles which you can set to do damn near anything)
i have a galaxy nexus and it's just boring. the holo look, no customization, no cool functions like touchwiz roms have.. a nexus running stock rom is just boring. a galaxy phone with stock rom is amazing. thats why i bought a note 2 and im completely satisfied with this one.
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Now that Sense with 5.0.1 is out, I'm curious to hear what people think about both versions.
My thoughts on GPE
- Love the look and animations
- Amazing dialer
- Smaller notification icons and nav bar
- Silent mode not for everyone but I like it.
Sense 6 with 5.0.1
- Lockscreen is great
- Quick settings are decent
- Dialer is still pretty bad
- Lock screen full screen album cover, that was a nice surprise
- Audio and Camera quality much better.
- Feels like the L look still needs to be implemented better (probably saved for Sense 7)
- WiFi still often disconnects for me at home and at the office.
Battery life to me seems a bit better on GPE but
I cant choose between them because im unable to pay for s-off but if i could choose gpe was my choice for sure
Faster updates better dialer better ram managment and apps will open faster also better batterry life and more materialsed ui are the things that made me choose this (i think sense 6 with lolipop is very ugly because its only an attemp to fast update.Sense 6 with kitkat is a way better than that)
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I cant choose between them because im unable to pay for s-off but if i could choose gpe was my choice for sure
Faster updates better dialer better ram managment and apps will open faster also better batterry life and more materialsed ui are the things that made me choose this (i think sense 6 with lolipop is very ugly because its only an attemp to fast update.Sense 6 with kitkat is a way better than that)
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Sense 7 with L will be far better I agree. Right now it's OK but you can tell it needs more work. Some parts of the UI are still pure Sense, some are a mix, smart lock is pure GPE. I think it's a good effort from HTC and it's promising but as it is today, I don't know, nice enough for me not to go right back to GPE, but
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Sense 7 with L will be far better I agree. Right now it's OK but you can tell it needs more work. Some parts of the UI are still pure Sense, some are a mix, smart lock is pure GPE. I think it's a good effort from HTC and it's promising but as it is today, I don't know, nice enough for me not to go right back to GPE, but
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Lollisense with GPE Dialler
Nic2112 said:
Sense 7 with L will be far better I agree. Right now it's OK but you can tell it needs more work. Some parts of the UI are still pure Sense, some are a mix, smart lock is pure GPE. I think it's a good effort from HTC and it's promising but as it is today, I don't know, nice enough for me not to go right back to GPE, but
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To me the GPe just has too many faults the nav bar icons are horrible the Camera app is bad the Gallery is bad the default music player is bad. the contact list is bad the multi tasking app switcher has no clear all. All the above features in Sense 6 are what make this phone what it is. The GPe should have been left to Samsung / Motorola devices.
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To me the GPe just has too many faults the nav bar icons are horrible the Camera app is bad the Gallery is bad the default music player is bad. the contact list is bad the multi tasking app switcher has no clear all. All the above features in Sense 6 are what make this phone what it is. The GPe should have been left to Samsung / Motorola devices.
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Very good points although I don't see the need to clear out the recent list but that's based on my usage of course. The camera app is bad, it was horrible and they improved it to a "bad", still a long ways to go.
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To me the GPe just has too many faults the nav bar icons are horrible
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An argument can be made for some of your other points (though things like the "default music player" and "contact list" are debatable and / or complete nonissues since it's silly to use the "default" music player anyway), but the nav bar icons? Sense's nav bar icons drive me BANANAS and could be the single biggest reason that sense bothers me so much. They look completely out of place and ridiculous in every context. It's the smallest thing but even after months of using Sense I found them jarring. It's like they had a nine year old draw them with crayon and then just said "eh, good enough." They're twice as big as they should be but nothing has been adjusted to compensate.
I always make fun of design snobs picking on the tiniest little nitpicky details but here I am doing it
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An argument can be made for some of your other points (though things like the "default music player" and "contact list" are debatable and / or complete nonissues since it's silly to use the "default" music player anyway), but the nav bar icons? Sense's nav bar icons drive me BANANAS and could be the single biggest reason that sense bothers me so much. They look completely out of place and ridiculous in every context. It's the smallest thing but even after months of using Sense I found them jarring. It's like they had a nine year old draw them with crayon and then just said "eh, good enough." They're twice as big as they should be but nothing has been adjusted to compensate.
I always make fun of design snobs picking on the tiniest little nitpicky details but here I am doing it
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Aah come on This is 10x better ( I was looking for a pic with the grayscale theme)
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thebobmannh said:
An argument can be made for some of your other points (though things like the "default music player" and "contact list" are debatable and / or complete nonissues since it's silly to use the "default" music player anyway), but the nav bar icons? Sense's nav bar icons drive me BANANAS and could be the single biggest reason that sense bothers me so much. They look completely out of place and ridiculous in every context. It's the smallest thing but even after months of using Sense I found them jarring. It's like they had a nine year old draw them with crayon and then just said "eh, good enough." They're twice as big as they should be but nothing has been adjusted to compensate.
I always make fun of design snobs picking on the tiniest little nitpicky details but here I am doing it
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For me it's the notification bar that bugs me, I do like that they are animated but by the time you have WiFi, Blue tooth and head set connected, that's almost a full row if icons that without Rood and XPosed you can't get rid of. GPE are much smaller and cleaner.
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Lollisense with GPE Dialler
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How did you manage to do that?
Nic2112 said:
For me it's the notification bar that bugs me, I do like that they are animated but by the time you have WiFi, Blue tooth and head set connected, that's almost a full row if icons that without Rood and XPosed you can't get rid of. GPE are much smaller and cleaner.
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Crap I was TOTALLy talking about the notification bar. THe nav bar is neither here nor there. My bad.
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Crap I was TOTALLy talking about the notification bar. THe nav bar is neither here nor there. My bad.
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Okay, cause the icons are different but not that different in size, but the notification bar is busy on Sense.
thebobmannh said:
An argument can be made for some of your other points (though things like the "default music player" and "contact list" are debatable and / or complete nonissues since it's silly to use the "default" music player anyway), but the nav bar icons? Sense's nav bar icons drive me BANANAS and could be the single biggest reason that sense bothers me so much. They look completely out of place and ridiculous in every context. It's the smallest thing but even after months of using Sense I found them jarring. It's like they had a nine year old draw them with crayon and then just said "eh, good enough." They're twice as big as they should be but nothing has been adjusted to compensate.
I always make fun of design snobs picking on the tiniest little nitpicky details but here I am doing it
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How about that GPS icon? Makes me want to punch my phone every time that things flashes.
#Lolisense all the way.
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【android m 6.0】everything you want about it. Comments, suggestion and expectations.
No more speculations or debates of Android m, if it would be coming to our beloved zf2. Asus has now officially announced its arrival to our Zenny's.
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Post anything you want here as to what you expect from the upcoming os upgrade or any suggestions you might think that could be improved basing on your personal user experience. And hopefully Asus will read this thread and include any of your comments and suggestions.
So feel free to voice out any of your ideas even your craziest wacky out of this world suggestions are welcome here.
There is a very big possibility that android m coming to our zf2 is 64bit version basing on a asus moderators reply on zenfone 5 forum.
Cheers
@ASUS_Khang may this thread be a guide to your hq and devs so they would know what Asus fans really wants on the upcoming os upgrade. Can I get your support on this thread that in some way suggestions here would reach hq?? Not to pressure you or anything but only if you could relay, if not it's OK..... I'll try to repost each and every suggestion here via screenshot on zentalk.
So fire it up guys.........
I'll start with my personal suggestion
1.) os should be 64bit
2.) provide option for a dark and light ui
3.) make a on/off option for quick charge. As having quick charge always on till 70 percent will hasten the battery lifespan due to massive heat it general.
I'd like to see a "Google Play Edition" type ROM from ASUS, without ZenUI, etc. I miss my old Nexus 4 and that's the reason I've moved to Cyanogenmod on my ZF2. I know that will _never_ happen, but you asked us to post our "craziest wacky out of this world suggestions"
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I'd like to see a "Google Play Edition" type ROM from ASUS, without ZenUI, etc. I miss my old Nexus 4 and that's the reason I've moved to Cyanogenmod on my ZF2. I know that will _never_ happen, but you asked us to post our "craziest wacky out of this world suggestions"
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Me likey....lol
Get use of marshmallow multiwidow code or at least keep it available via developer settings.
More options for themes app, allow to change only status bar, ui widgets, icons.
Open Asus Cover api so developers could add new apps to cover lock screen.
Make dpi lower or add option to change it from settings (or developer settings?)
Doze function.
Anything close to real Android would be great... I would like to have the stock notification bar with quick options, I hate ASUS notification bar.
Also, ASUS apps would be optional and not hard implement on the firmware, I don't like to see ZenMotion, Asus Cover, Easy Mode, etc on my settings page, custom icons on this page also dislike me, they should not be mixed with the default Android settings.
No worries. This is a good thread to start. We'd love to work with developers and enthusiasts to make this experience the best it can be (For you guys AND ASUS ). Your suggestions will help and I will notify our team to follow this thread very closely. :highfive:
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I'll start with my personal suggestion
1.) os should be 64bit
2.) provide option for a dark and light ui
3.) make a on/off option for quick charge. As having quick charge always on till 70 percent will hasten the battery lifespan due to massive heat it general.
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1. Not sure about this.
2. I've brought this up with the team already and they are considering it given that we've got dark/light options for messaging and dialer
3. Interesting idea
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m3t4lw01f said:
I'd like to see a "Google Play Edition" type ROM from ASUS, without ZenUI, etc. I miss my old Nexus 4 and that's the reason I've moved to Cyanogenmod on my ZF2. I know that will _never_ happen, but you asked us to post our "craziest wacky out of this world suggestions"
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There was a discussion about this two months ago why a GPE phone is more of a hassle than it's worth. There's been discussion about opening up code for developers to mess around with, and possibly even a Developer Edition image that anyone can mess around with, but it's only at a conceptual stage at this point.
1. There should be material dark design ui overhaul... The dark colours are just black in ur theming provided apps(messaging, dialer)
2. Allow the theme engine to have more control over system like in cyanogenmod, miui .... Give it the ability to theme apps , change ringtones ,sound , boot animation
3. Allow root , maybe
4. Give option for choosing navigation buttons like in one plus
5. Make battery usage optimized and performance decent enough to avoid stutters
6. STAY AWESOME ....
Increase battery life and remove the bloat
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There was a discussion about this two months ago why a GPE phone is more of a hassle than it's worth. There's been discussion about opening up code for developers to mess around with, and possibly even a Developer Edition image that anyone can mess around with, but it's only at a conceptual stage at this point.
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That would be cool to see. I'm a happy CM user, so I don't need to see it, but I'm willing to bet the development community would love having it.
Just cosmetic changes, do not cause the revolution, because ze551ml is almost perfect device!
!!IS ALMOST PERFECT!!
So don't ruin that. Maybe some changes with camera?
By the way could Zenny 3 be a bit weatherproof please?
I have to make some comments because there is a lot of confusion about 64bit and 32bit.
Nowadays CPUs use virtual memory model that is then translated to physical memory. When your system has 4Gbytes of physical memory the Virtual will be even bigger and in order to address more than 4Gbytes of memory you need more than 32 bits (2 power 32).
Second thing that you need in order to address 4Gbytes is a 64bit OS. The memory management of the OS has to use 64bit addresses. ( a PC with 4Gbyte RAM and 32bit windows can address only 3.2Gbytes of memory). Android 5 in Zenfone 2 is 64bit, otherwise it wouldn't be able to "see" 4Gbytes.
Running 64bit apps is optional , a 64bit OS can handle both 32bit apps and 64bit apps at the same time.
The Picture/comment on the 1st post is probably about Zenfone 4 which uses Intel Atom Z2520 x86 CPU. Zenfone 2 uses either Intel Atom Z3580 or
Intel Atom Z3560 , both amd64 instuction set CPUs.
Cheers.
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Second thing that you need in order to address 4Gbytes is a 64bit OS. The memory management of the OS has to use 64bit addresses. ( a PC with 4Gbyte RAM and 32bit windows can address only 3.2Gbytes of memory). Android 5 in Zenfone 2 is 64bit, otherwise it wouldn't be able to "see" 4Gbytes.
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Yes, exactly. Our phones are running a 64-bit OS, in that the Linux kernel is 64-bit.
Code:
[email protected]:/ $ uname -m
x86_64
It is possibly to copy over 64-bit Linux x86-64 binaries and (assuming libraries are handled properly) run them without any problem. For example, I built static dropbear and rsync binaries to use in Android, and can run an x86_64 chroot Linux environment.
Having said that, stuff under /system, such as libraries and binaries are all built for 32-bit. This isn't a big deal, as long as none of those programs need to address more than 4GB of memory. In fact, 32-bit binaries may be smaller and faster in many cases than 64-bit ones.
Maybe there is something, such as access to more CPU registers, that would benefit things being built natively for 64-bit, but my guess is that any performance gain would be minimal. When phones with more than 4GB of RAM come out, then I think having a 64-bit userspace will be important, but until then I can't get excited about it.
Just one suggest, concerning Asus PClink.
The client software (on PC) is dependant of Windows... No Alternative fort MacOS & Linux.
I've tried with Wine, Crossover, VirtualBox (Windows) , PC link not working at all.
With VMWare (Windows), it work, but with many problems (many colors/lines problems).
So please, Asus have to do something about interoperability !
Edit : maybe an other idea, for game developers, when Vulkan API (OpenGL/OpenGL ES successor) will be available (need SOC compatible OpenGL ES 3.1 and Zenfone 2 have it !), it will be great to implement it, better perf & more energy efficient !
m3t4lw01f said:
I'd like to see a "Google Play Edition" type ROM from ASUS, without ZenUI, etc. I miss my old Nexus 4 and that's the reason I've moved to Cyanogenmod on my ZF2. I know that will _never_ happen, but you asked us to post our "craziest wacky out of this world suggestions"
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AOSP rom from niropa is probably what you are looking for! i mean the closest we can get to to a GPE rom
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Increase battery life and remove the bloat
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Every single dang phone that has been released people always cry about battery life. Get over it lol
If they decide to stick to pretty much the same zen ui for the asus launcher, then I have a couple of requests. The current launcher wastes a huge amount of space. I'd like them to lose the text labels on the dock icons and position them lower, like on the Google Now launcher. Also, if you use the search bar widget it, I would like it to be higher and wider. Now it is different than it is in the recent apps screen, and the way it jumps is jarring. However, if Asus insist on keeping the ui looking quite different from AOSP, it would be nice to have an option to switch between the asus settings and notification tray, and the stock android ones. That way, simply switching to android style and using google now launcher would give many users craving the stock android look what they want.
I'd also like more granular control of theme elements and ability to mix up stuff from different themes would be nice, but failing that I would at least like the option to apply the icons from themes/packs without also changing the app drawer button and page indicator.
Being able to choose between the hard keys and soft nav keys would be fantastic, particularly as being non-backlit the hard keys are difficult to use at night.
Hope some of these could be implemented.
Keep em coming guys, ASUS_Khang has already committed that this thread would be monitored closely. Let's fire up the suggestions whole m is still on the development stage for zf2.......
Cheers
I also would like some material animations in stock launcher and other stock ASUS apps.
Improvement in game performance and battery life, that is all that matters.
There are so many launcher available that it is a while that i don't choose my phone depending on the default launcher.
I know this phone is release for quite sometimes, it sudden shock my head to purchase it. Dunno why just sudden feel like want it and I not regret it. :victory:
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Below is my own personal summary review about this device, it is the most difficult for me to write about it as it is a mix in between the feel on this phone.
Screen - It is absolutely gorgeous! Never though it will be that great since this phone now only cost around RM 1k in Malaysia market now and it is local set warranty 32 GB edition. The screen do look yellowish in initial firmware but this issue no longer there after you upgrade the phone. I check back all review and all mentioned how accurate the color are, I don't have any tools to check the accuracy but it just simply please my eyes. Simply stunning color and clarity. It is Full HD but it is IPS, it is far than enough for 5.2" screen. Nothing to complain on the screen.
Performance - If I said this phone is extremely fast and can compare with S7 Edge then I am absolutely lying. It is not, for current market, the performance on this phone is good but not stunning. Mostly apps need around 2 to 4 seconds to open but UI animation wise I can said it is extremely smooth and no frame drops, just you need to accept it take 2 to 4 seconds to open an apps. No issue for playing any kind of games include heavy 3D games.
Multitasking - 2 GB RAM definitely not good enough for multitasking, most apps redraw after seat background for sometimes.
Design - I actually find it kind of pretty and the black color does't look plastic to me with nice finish.
Pure Android 7.0 Experience - Opening the camera is lagging and slow which took around 4 seconds with bad and lag on the camera that need around another 2 seconds to steady back, I really dislike the camera opening performance, overall UI performance is smooth. The split screen is really nice to use also, simple and support nearly all apps
Pure Android 7.1.1 Experience - This is still under development preview but I find it far better than Android 7.0, it finally solved the camera opening lag and slow issue, the camera is smooth opening now within 2 seconds or sometimes instant, the lag is completely gone. The overall UI is pretty smooth and overall feel much smoother than before. I definitely won't go back and I don't find any issue at all in this 1st 7.1.1 preview. The apps shortcut is really cool and fun to play, useful for certain apps for example camera and phone. Hope this get utilize by third party apps in future. I really like the Android 7.1.1 just too bad Google decide not include the awesome Pixel Launcher and Google Assistant. Lucky I can manually load the Pixel Launcher and it will be my permanent launcher in this Nexus 5x as it just simply the best launcher ever done by Google, simple, beauty and smooth everywhere. For Google Assistant wise I just left it for Google Pixel. Not intend to root just simply for that.
Camera - Now I know why previously Nexus 6p or 5x owner so please with the camera, the photo output quality is extremely great, I love it color which not too dull and not too vibrant, it just simply look nice and sharp but not over sharpening like S7 Edge which look fake. The focus also ok, not the faster but ok, at least it is faster than P9 Plus but surely can't compete with S7 Edge focusing speed. Night time photo also no issue, it look nice and they do have grain but the grain is nice color grain and well control in acceptable level. In short, the camera is simply gorgeous!
Loud Speaker - loud and clear, no distortion, just too bad not stereo.
Battery Life - in Android 7.0 sometimes it can last a day, in Android 7.1.1 I notice it always can last a day, but for more than a day is impossible. I am an average user and connecting to my Huawei watch all time except sleep time. It is ok but not as stunning as my previous phone Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and Huawei P9 Plus.
This phone is for you if you want to taste pure android with stunning screen, camera and cheap price.
My summary scores
Screen - 10/10
Performance - 7/10
Multitasking - 2/10
Design - 8/10
Pure Android 7.0 Experience - 7/10
Pure Android 7.1.1 Experience - 9/10
Camera - 9/10
Loud Speaker - 6/10
Battery Life - 6/10
Overall 7/10
Sample Look of my current Nexus 5x interface using Pixel Launcher and running Android 7.1.1 Developer Preview.
Sample photos taken with Nexus 5x
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Mate, how did You put the weather widget there? The photos are great, our nexus 5x is just insane, it's well balanced (performance-price), i just love quick charging option and the fingerprint speed.
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Mate, how did You put the weather widget there? The photos are great, our nexus 5x is just insane, it's well balanced (performance-price), i just love quick charging option and the fingerprint speed.
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The weather is functioning in latest Pixel Launcher from Play Store.
You just need to ask Google Now "show me weather now", and it will detect your weather and later it will automatically appear there.
great review, i must say totally agree with all you said, with rm1k the price for performance is great, 1malaysia :victory:
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The weather is functioning in latest Pixel Launcher from Play Store.
You just need to ask Google Now "show me weather now", and it will detect your weather and later it will automatically appear there.
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Any more tips for this? I am trying like mad but cant get weather to show on home screen.
I have both google now and pixel launcher installed (pixel as my default home).
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Any more tips for this? I am trying like mad but cant get weather to show on home screen.
I have both google now and pixel launcher installed (pixel as my default home).
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Hi, did you install latest Pixel Launcher where publish at Play Store? The one leak at XDA forum can't show weather, only the new release version at Play Store can.
You need to get it from others source as Play Store won't let you install if you not using Pixel Phone.
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...-launcher-7-1-1-3359438-android-apk-download/
The latest beta for Nova Launcher added long press options and a weather option.
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Would be nice if there was a widget you can use on any launcher that loads the weather. Weird that you can't find the shortcut
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Any more tips for this? I am trying like mad but cant get weather to show on home screen.
I have both google now and pixel launcher installed (pixel as my default home).
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There is a way to do it I saw it a week or so ago. I believe it was in Google in settings find the feed option and turn it off. Then back on again and you should get weather in a little bit. Not immediately, but pretty quickly. If you can't find the method post back and I'll search for you. I just forgot exactly where I saw it. Maybe it was G+.
One of these things should work. http://forums.androidcentral.com/go...37597-weather-widget-home-screen-missing.html
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There is a way to do it I saw it a week or so ago. I believe it was in Google in settings find the feed option and turn it off. Then back on again and you should get weather in a little bit. Not immediately, but pretty quickly. If you can't find the method post back and I'll search for you. I just forgot exactly where I saw it. Maybe it was G+.
One of these things should work. http://forums.androidcentral.com/go...37597-weather-widget-home-screen-missing.html
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They actually made an easy "Add to home screen" available now. Just Google search weather, tap the current weather for more detail, tap the burger menu in the top left corner, then you'll see this:
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Oh you can forget my tip. It's regarding the Google Now weather shortcut. Not the widget.